Roland Favours New Court House Move
A plea urges Ada and Pontotoc County to issue bonds to build a court house and jail rather than rent. It argues that only about half the county land is taxed yet rents total 84 dollars monthly, predicting higher future costs and suggesting nearby counties have funded structures. The county attorney’s office is called to begin planning and seeks support from residents.
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Pontotoc County
Atoka
Coal
Marshall
Ada
Roosevelt Progressives Address Tariff and Tax Reform
Col onel Roosevelt spoke to Kansas Progressives in Wichita urging gradual worker ownership in enterprises, backing Murdock bills for tariff review, child labor repeal, and a federal bureau. He called for political reform and a steep inheritance tax on large fortunes while opposing broad income tax for small fortunes.
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Progressive Party
Murdock
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Murdock Trust
Tariff Commission
Federal Bureau
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
J H M Houghland of Eldon Iowa recommends Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy for travelers and soldiers. He notes advising enlistment troops to take it and thanks recipients. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain’s
Chamberlain
J. H. M Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
SEEK TEACHER FOR BOY WHO IS BLIND AND DEAF
In Columbus Ohio on September 19 a deaf blind boy Leslie F Oren may enter Ohio State University this fall if a suitable interpreter is found The Leslie F Oren Educational Society seeks funding to send him through school The interpreter must be a college graduate and learn finger spelling A blind girl has graduated from OSU and plans to teach in Dayton while another blind student is enrolled in arts philosophy and science but no deaf blind student has yet pursued university study.
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United Press
Columbus
Leslie F. Oren
Ohio State University
Dayton
College of Arts, Philosophy and Science
Skin Disease Cured by Hunt's Cure Guarantee
Drugstore remedy promises full money back if Hunt's Cure fails to cure skin diseases including itch eczema tetter ringworm and other skin troubles. Also claimed effective for piles and old sores with no cost if ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Smith Murray Court Challenge for Fourth District Nomination
The contest in Oklahoma City seeks to void W H Murray's Democratic congressional nomination in the Fourth District via quo warranto. H H Smith of Shawnee requests a recount across all district counties.
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Smith-Murray
Oklahoma City
H. H. Smith
Shawnee
W. H. Murray
Tishomingo
Congress
Supreme Court
Murray
Smith
Don’t Mistake the Cause Kidney Health Ad
Ada Oklahoma resident Mrs. D. E. Price testifies to Doan’s Kidney Pills improving backache and general weakness. The ad promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York, urging readers to ask for the remedy at local dealers.
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D. E. Price
15Th St
Ada
Okla
Dean
Doan
Contract Let for Warehouse at Holdenville
The Holdenville Warehouse company let the contract to John Wotan for a 1000 bale warehouse. Lumber has been ordered and work will be rushed to completion. Other warehouses will be erected as cotton is stored.
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Holdenville Warehouse Company
John Wotan
Holdenville Tribune
Gardening Work in Public Schools in Salem
Oregon school children show growing interest in agriculture through practical gardening demonstrations. State superintendent Churchill argues that hands on gardening will boost poultry and vegetable production and reduce living costs across the state.
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United Press
Salem
Ore
Churchill
Golden Gate Contest Sees Bills Lead With Small Margin
The weekly Golden Gate contest shows Mrs Bills as the top winner this week earning a silver service while Miss Mattie Stubblefield trails by 1020 votes. Thirteen weeks in, candidates still have time to rally support by mobilizing friends and boosting turnout.
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Bills
Mattie Stubblefield
McCormick Nominated by Washington Party For Pennsylvania Governor
Harrisburg reports Vance C. McCormick of Harrisburg Democratic nominee for governor was selected by the Washington party state committee after William Draper Lewis withdrew as Progressive nominee. Fusion is achieved in the gubernatorial race with McCormick accepting the nomination and Lewis endorsing him.
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Harrisburg
Vance C. McCormick
Washington Party State Committee
William Draper Lewis
McCormick
United States
Pennsylvania
Lewis
The Magic Washing Stick
A device claimed to clean clothes without rubbing and keep colors bright and fabrics safe. It promises no shrinking or hardening and suits lace items. sold for 10 cents per stick or three for 25 cents from A. B. Richards Co. in Sherman Texas.
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A. B. Richards Co
Sherman, Texas
Sheriff Returns from Stigler With Fugitives and Local Court Notes
Sheriff R E Duncan returned from Stigler with D T Davis wanted on false pretense in the county with the case from Roff. Two boys Wilburn Jones and Dewey Bowerman, convicted in justice court of malicious mischief at Maxwell, remain jailed until fines and costs are paid. Poultry raisers met last evening with a strong turnout and lively discussion led by W L McAnally and others. John Thrasher elected president. I M King, Jones, and Hutchinson elected vice presidents. T O Cullins chosen secretary-treasurer. Lute Douge named manager.
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R. E. Duncan
Stigler
D. T. Davis
Roff
H. R. Whitson
Maxwell
Wilburn Jones
Dewey Bowerman
W. L. McAnally
J. L. Huber
L. Douge
Maxey
Young
Hill
J. W. McGuire
August Fischback
J. L. Patterson
Lawrence
John Thrasher
I. M. King
Jones
Boys Clubs Hold Contest and State Fair Trip Gifts
Saturday events feature pig and cotton club contests with prize pigs, auto rides, and a Palm Garden lunch. Wa Riddle led pig winners. Jack Davis led cotton, with ten county finalists named for the state fair. Also included are medical education stats and ad copy for a printing shop.
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Ellis
Pig Club
Commercial Club
Palm Garden
Barnabas Abbott
Ernest Fuller
Jack Davis
Telf Covington
Bryan Walby
Tom Comstock
Julius Robertson
Mrs Bryan backs equal suffrage in public statement
Washington dispatch reports Mrs W J Bryan wife of the secretary of state declares herself in favor of woman suffrage to quell rumors of opposition. She has supported suffrage for 25 years and cites her daughters' voter and college league involvement. The piece also includes an advertisement for Dr Simmons Squaw Wine claiming health benefits for women.
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Mrs. Bryan
Washington
Congressional Committee
National American Woman Suffrage Association
W. J. Bryan
Colorado
Nebraska State University
For Sale Or Trade Merchandise Stock and Grist Mill Outfit
For sale or trade one stock of merchandise and a grist mill with outfit. Good location for business. J. R. Lunsford & Son, Tyrola, Oklahoma.
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J. R. Lunsford & Son
Death of Little Pauline Houser
The 11 year old Pauline Houser daughter of J H Houser and wife died at Sherman Thursday night. Remains were brought to Ada this morning and laid to rest at Rosedale cemetery. The News extends sympathy to the sorrowing parents and relatives.
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Daisy Pauline
J. H. Houser
Sherman
Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Wilson Seeks Peace and Fair Press Treatment
President Wilson declared he seeks peace and wants newspapers not to misrepresent him. He dismissed reports of plans for a world congress and urged fair coverage. Meanwhile an unrelated ad promotes Dr Simmons Liver Medicine, priced at 25 cents, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Five Thousand Creek Nation Members Died Since 1906
Creek attorney R C Allen reports that about one third of original Creek participants in the equalization program have died since 1906 and heirs will receive the money. He notes five thousand Creeks have died in that period, based on letters sent to eligible participants.
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Creek National
R. C. Allen
Holdenville
Chamberlain's Liniment Ad and Seed Wheat Sale
An old newspaper classified note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for aches rheumatism and lumbago with sale by all dealers. Also advertises for sale good seed wheat available through Ed Granger or W F Schulte dated 8 27 tfw.
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Chamberlain
Ed Granger
W. F. Schulte
Farmland for Sale on Easy Terms in Oklahoma
Property offer from John G. James of Roff Oklahoma for sale of farms in Pontotoc Garvin Murray and Love Counties. Ten year terms with low interest and small cash payment aimed at independent farmers with good references. Rents saved could cover payments and provide a home for a family. See or write for details.
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Pontotoc
Garvin
Murray
Love
Independence
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