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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
Ada all stores closed today by members of the Jewish faith for Yom Kippur the most sacred day of the religion. Stores reopen at 6 this afternoon as the community observes its Sabbath season.
An Ada Oklahoma reader extols the kidney tonic Doan's Kidney Pills for curing backache and weak kidneys. The testimonial notes long-term relief after family use and urges purchase from dealers, with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as U S sole agents.
The jury returned a verdict for Farmers State Bank against Frank Winters for 292.45 plus 30 in attorney fees. N B Pool v J B Melugin favored the defendant. Holmes v Zimmerman favored the plaintiff. Sledge Lumber Co v N A McCurry on trial. Judge Ferguson to return home. Judge McKeown expected soon. Love case nearing conclusion.
A vigor article advises women to leave indoors and walk daily to stay healthy and beautiful. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets to improve digestion and regulate vowels. For sale by all dealers.
S. G. Ashby came back to Antlers this morning and said he is now farming. He expressed satisfaction with the independent life, noting that public will is not a factor in a farmer’s business.
An 19th century style notice warns of malaria symptoms and promotes HERBINE from Ramsey Drug Co. The piece also notes a RepublicanCol. boasts about Democratic support, but Vermont and Oklahoma show little flocking to his standard with B J Waugh delaying his ambitions.
A dealer from Ohio Falls Indiana reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best seller for coughs colds and croup. The note asserts widespread popularity and recommends its use across shops.
Wanted an active man to work on a farm by the month three miles north of town Enquire in News office.
Meigs the Pioneer tim er displays galvanized well buckets and related items at the Aldrich building next to Jones' drug store. Prices and exact offerings are listed for customer reference.
A fierce wind and hail storm swept through eastern Ellis County from Wilmer to Ferris and Red Oak, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Cotton fields were stripped and barns and sheds wrecked while telephones and interurban lines were disrupted. No injuries reported as rainfall totaled about one inch in Waxahachie.
The state election board must issue certificates to additional Republican electors including Hicks Nichols Williams Millard and Ralls. The court ruled two certificates should not have been issued but left them in place. No appeal will be filed, and a Roosevelt pledge appears on the ballot under the Republican heading without Taft or Roosevelt names.
An old advertisement touts Hmr- Bine as a liver correctant to cure a yellow complexion pimples and blemishes. It claims the liver is torpid and promises purification stimulation of vital organs and vigorous health. Price 60e sold by Ramney Drug Co.
The State Board of Agriculture calls for premier Oklahoma farm products to represent the state at the International Exhibition in Lethbridge Canada. It seeks the largest apple potato and watermelon west of the 98th meridian along with best hard wheat barley flax alfalfa fodder corn and grasses and an exhibit of jelly and fruit in glass crafted by farm women. A special train will carry Oklahoma exhibits and travelers from Oklahoma City September 28 via Colorado Springs Glacier National Park Portland Seattle to Vancouver at a low fare.
Fragmentary text shows a low seven mill rate item and a reference to a Box 13 in Fitshagh Oklahoma with unclear context and a date placeholder 19. The readable phrase suggests a small public notice or legal ad but lacks details on action or entity.
A health tonic claims to restore energy for leaders of large businesses. It touts quick recovery from rheumatism liver stomach and kidney troubles. Testimony from Chas B Allen of Sylvan ia Ga says four bottles improved his health after years of ailment. Available at Ramsey Drug Co for 50 cents.
In 1911 there were 549 750 workers in bituminous and lignite mines and 172 585 in anthracite mining, totaling 722 335 miners. Average production per man was 738 tons in bituminous and lignite and 524 tons in anthracite. In 1910 the numbers were different.
In a New York speech dated September 20, Champ Clark outlines six pledges from 1910 and claims fulfillment. He cites liberalizing House rules economizing proposing a popular vote for senators campaign finance publication states admission of New Mexico and Arizona tariff reduction and major laws including the canal bill and improvements for sailors.
In West Chester on September 20 ceremonies were held on Malvern monument grounds to mark the anniversary of the Paoli battle with historians gathered to observe the historic clash and its commemorations.
The Paoli Massacre is observed marking 135 years since Sept 20 1777 when Gen Anthony Wayne’s troops were surprised by British forces under General Gray known as Flintless. Hessians bayoneted Americans and Wayne’s leadership prevented total annihilation on that dark night.
An old advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for swelling and pain due to inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism. The product is described as healing and penetrating with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and sold by Ramsey Drug Company.
Reverend C Stubblefield came back this morning from Hominy where he had been conducting a revival. The brief report notes his return after the series of religious meetings.
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