Oklahoma News Bites From Ardmore To Bartlesville
Real estate dealers in Ardmore join an organization. Wheat yields high in Custer county. Johnnie Smith, a boy, struck by lightning near Loco, dies instantly. Thomas on art list as liquor license applications rise. Oklahoma urged to beautify towns with clean streets parks and painted homes. Potatoes bring a dollar a bushel to Pottawatomie growers. Shawnee plans a 5000 seat convention hall. Bartlesville talks baseball oil and politics. Oklahoma promotes cotton and a $48 million 1906 crop recounted. White marble deposit found near Thomas with a quarry planned. Missouri 2 cent fare limits baggage. 100 pounds free. South McAlester pursues a $75,000 opera house. subscriptions due by July 1.
Ponca City Farmer Holds 150000 Bushels Corn Stock
W H Vancelous of Ponca City raised 100000 bushels of corn last season and still has 50000 bushels in the cribs on his ranch indicating large grain holdings and ongoing harvest.
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W. H. Vancelous
Ponca City
Ringling Bros to base circus HQ in Tulsa this winter
Tulsa reports Ringling Bros announces headquarters relocation for the winter season. The piece notes Muskogee’s political move to lead another trump, framing the regional impact and local reactions.
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Tulsa
Ringling Bros. Circus
Muskogee
Trump
Vinita Boy Fred Ratcliff Finishes Yukon River Trip
Parents receive a letter from Fred Ratcliff dated Dawson Yukon describing a 400 mile open boat journey down the Yukon river from White Horse. He notes the sun rises at 3 30 in the afternoon and sets at 9 30 at night.
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Fred Ratcliff
Vinita
Dawson
Yukon
Yukon River
White Horse
Indian girl Grace Oliver Vanest famed as top rifle shot
Grace Oliver Vanest, a student at the Euchee mission boarding school in Sa pulpa, is reputed the best woman rifle shot in the new state. She seldom misses a silver dollar at 100 yards and is a skilled huntress.
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Grace Oliver Vanest
Euchee
Sapulpa
Oklahoma ranchers hail lush rains boosting cattle fattening
Cattlemen in western Oklahoma report heavy rains have spurred lush grass growth and cattle on the range are fattening rapidly for market, signaling strong feed conditions and potential immediate sales.
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Oklahoma
Wheat profits mocked by Enid Eagle critique
Jake Admire in the Enid Eagle argues raising wheat is unprofitable, noting Kansas has averaged thirteen bushels per acre for thirty years and inviting readers to show a profitable figure. The remark targets farmers distant from rail access attempting to trade in Chicago.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Jake Admire
Enid Eagle
Kansas
Lawton News-Republican Probes Impure Milk Sales
Lawton newspaper launches crusade against impure milk alleging contaminated milk causes widespread illness in Lawton.
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Lawton News-Republican
Oklahoma Student Chosen for Statewide Agricultural Survey
Charles Hoke of the current graduating class at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College has been appointed by the federal Department of Agriculture to conduct an agricultural survey across Oklahoma. The findings will be compiled into a joint bulletin by the department and the Oklahoma Experiment Station.
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Charles Hoke
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Department of Agricuture
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Kansas City Mexico Orient Railway files rolling stock purchase
The company filed with Territorial Secretary Filson a contract showing the purchase of 713 cars for the line. The total cost of the new rolling stock is listed at 839,300 dollars.
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Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Company
Territorial
Filson
Katy Resumes Ballasting Oklahoma Division Between Jennings and OKC
The Katy resumes ballasting the Oklahoma division between Jennings and Oklahoma City. Crews expect to lay ballast at about a mile per day and plan faster train service once completed.
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Katy
Oklahoma Division
Jennings
Oklahoma City
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Cure For Taunton Woman
Mrs. James French of Taunton Massachusetts reports severe back pains and disordered kidney secretions. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she claims relief and says six boxes cured and regulated her kidneys with no relapse. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Fester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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James French
West Street
Taunton
Mass
Dean
Fester-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Too Young for a Stick at a Country Treat
A settlement worker recalls a country children’s treat where a baby refused lemonade because a twig floated in the cup. The child explains with a shy twinkle that he is too little to drink lemonade with a stick in it. The piece captures playful innocence and rural charm.
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N. Y
Automatic rifle could redefine future infantry combat
The New York Sun reports that the self loading rifle, with a ten cartridge magazine and recoil loading mechanism, is being seriously considered as the infantry arm of the future. German War Academy discussions highlight how a soldier may fire ten shots without shifting position or eye contact with the target.
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German War Academy
New York Sun
Hardening Drill Tip with Sulfuric Acid Process
English mechanic describes hardening an ordinary drill by dipping a dull cherry red point into sulfuric acid to a depth of about one eighth inch in a flat bottom vessel. The point becomes extremely hard while the rest stays soft. If the point breaks re harden with less acid.
Colorado Maduro Cigar Confusion Sparks Spouse Debate
A humorous exchange depicts a pampered husband scolding his wife for cigars he deems horrible while she defends them as correctly ordered as Colorado Maduro. The cartoonish dialogue highlights marital quirks and taste clashes.
A Fight for a Royal Child by Ida Kremer announced
Ida Kremer's forthcoming book from Dresden recounts her time as governess for the Countess Montignoso. She claims she was compelled to resign by order of the Saxon king's court marshal.
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Dressen
Ida Kremer
Coffee Complexion From Coffee to Postum Health Claim
A testimonial claims dark blotches on a woman's face from coffee disappeared after switching to Postum Food Coffee. The speaker asserts coffee upset digestion and worsened her complexion, while Postum and proper nutrition restored fair skin and calm nerves, recommending The Road to Wellville in product literature.
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Postum
Wellville
Illinios Man’s Letters Praises Western Canada Prosperity
A letter dated April 8 1907 from Evarts Alberta recounts six years in Red Deer and nearby areas. Emberley details small initial capital, rapid building, farming yields including 1144 acres of fall wheat and 25 bushels per acre potential, and a growing homestead with a 31 by 35 log stable. He recalls hardship in Illinois and praises Canadian Northwest settlement and schooling, stating he would not exchange their home for Illinois.
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Western Canada
Canada
Chicago
Dominion of Canada
Evarts
Alberta
Red Deer
Dakota
Harvey
Mt. Vernon
Ars
Canadian Northwest
P. O
Wife
Hlinois
E. Emberley
Breakers to Remain Closed for Season at Newport
Abroad reports Mrs. Vanderbilt will occupy a large estate near London and the Breakers will stay shut this summer in Newport, marking a second consecutive closed season and losses for social life and finances. The gossip mentions a distance from the Vanderbilt circle and a new mysterious suitor replacing Robert Goelet.
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Vanderbilt
Johnny
New York American
Cuticura Remedies Relieve Long-Standing Eczema Suffering
Mrs. Eliza A. Wiley of Liscomb Iowa writes that eleven years of eczema on her hands improved after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills. She details cracked bleeding skin and a nail loss, noting previous doctors and remedies failed before this treatment.
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Eliza A. Wiley
Liscomb
Airships prove profitable, owner earns big profits
A Detroit Free Press quote notes a Toledo man netted about $80,000 from airships last year without moving the craft from a tent, signaling that airship ventures are already successful.
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Toledo
Detroit Free Press
Weather terms for wind speeds from calm to hurricane
The description defines wind categories by speed: calm under 3 mph, strong breeze at 34 mph, gale at 40 mph, storm at 75 mph, and hurricane at 90 mph.
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