Sturm's May issue highlights Oklahoma industry and culture
The May number reviews building a packing industry and the Morris Plant in Oklahoma City, rising living costs in Oklahoma, power conservation, the Wichita Indians government injustice, tubercular children care, and feature fiction with How Snake River Sam Swore Off by Frank Harding.
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Sturm
Oklahoma
Morris Plant
Oklahoma City
Fred S. Bartle
Charles N. Gould
Lewis N. Hornbeck
Lelia E. Andrews
Snake River
Sam
Frank Harding
Harding
Cow Country
Lawton Vote Fails To Form Swanser County
In Lawton Oklahoma on May 3 the ongoing effort to carve Swanser County from Kiowa and Comanche fell short again. The majority area supported the measure but fewer than 60 percent in the affected districts approved secession, challenging Attorney General West's reading. Advocates insist 60 percent area suffices and expect Gov. Haskell to issue a proclamation contrary to the AG's opinion.
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Lawton
Comanche
Swanser
Kiowa
West
Haskell
The Falling Apart of Mr Roosevelt and Mr Taft
Alfred Henry Lewis examines the 1908–1912 rivalry between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. The piece traces influences shaping their public careers and reveals political riddles, insiders, and craft behind the two leaders while hinting at 1912 ambitions.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Alfred Henry Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Roosevelt
Richelieu
White House
Lewis
Africa
Alpha
Om Human Life Publishing Co
Boston
Miss Kate Bernard Visits Ada Town
Miss Kate Bernard the Ada visit keying charity reform spoke to normal students and toured the courthouse and jail where four youths faced Judge Terrell. She lectured the boys and promised immediate investigation into any neglect cases, aiming to guard Indian children and improve guardianship.
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Kate Bernard
Miss Bernard
Terrell
Oklahoma
Toastmaster Program Activities and Speakers Listed
The program features opening invocation by Rev Wilson at 8 30 p m with music by Miss Case followed by What Oklahoma Democracy Has Done by Judge Henry M Furman. Solo by Miss Gertrude Thompson, talks on legislation and education, plus items on North Carolina's impact, trials of a senator and grafters with several speakers and a committee overseeing the program.
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Miss Case
Oklahoma Democracy
Henry M. Furman
A. C. Cruce
Gertrude Thompson
Jno
P. Crawford
Tom D. McKeown
Ada Rand
North Carolina
Oklahoma
W. H. L. Campbell
Chas. W. Briles
Ada City Water Proposal from Byrd Springs in 1910
A 1910 Ada Oklahoma notice proposes free water furnished from Byrd Springs with the city to build a 12 inch main and maintain it. Electricity to pump water would cost Ada 5 cents per kilowatt, and the parties require a 99 year contract and a bond with improvements starting within 90 days.
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Ada
Byrd Springs
Byrd
Okla
A. D
Rinard Seeks Re election as County Commissioner
John D Rinard announces run for re election to District No 1. He is a longtime resident who helped develop the area, praising the county government’s early efforts, economy, and road and bridge work while noting tax rate factors and state valuation cuts.
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John D. Rinard
Cimer
Rinard
State Board
Katy Railroad
Local Happenings in Ada and Surrounding Areas
C W Crunk and family moved to Ada from Conway. L R Clark and others were seen about Ada streets including Postmaster McCoole and Judge Kroeger. Elizabeth Banks appointed stenographer for Mr Nash, assistant state inspector. Harvey Luther returns to groceries in the old stone building next to the Airdome. Senator Morris of Oklahoma City visited Ada for the metropolitan capital fight. Mrs Mary Robinson of North Ada died after pneumonia. buried at Rosedale cemetery. Okla City boosters arrive Tuesday morning to meet Ada residents. Architect L McKlemurry returns to Palestine after ten years in Oklahoma. Home of Mr Williams near Tyrola burned Tuesday night. J F Hopped aiding the family. Mrs Byrd Smith of North Ada later reports smoke in wallpaper. fire extinguished.
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Mary Robinson
North Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Harris visits hometown during family trip
Idus Harris spent this week visiting his parents, combining a family visit with time at home. He is known locally for his community involvement and ties to the area.
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Idus Harris
Fire destroys Eaton residence in early morning blaze
Early Sunday morning the home of R. L. Eaton was completely destroyed by fire caused by a can of oil used to start a stove. Mrs. Eaton and her family escaped as flames spread rapidly, and firefighters saved the neighboring property from damage.
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R. L. Eaton
Editor Plans Restful Texas Trip Homeward Bound
The editor expresses extreme fatigue and longing for a quiet escape to Western Texas amidst memories of fishing along creeks. He plans to travel after the next issue to visit family and revisit the old haunts, hoping the bass still bite as they did years ago.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Found Money Advertising Sale Notice
A terse public notice states a sum of money is found and requests payment for advertising and collection. Identified as R. E. Blanks acting at the Ada National Bank office rear.
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R. E. Blanks
Ada National Bank
Revered Shipman Returns From Tennessee Visit
Rev. W. J. Shipman returned Wednesday from a trip to his mother in Tennessee. She is 85 years old but enjoying excellent health.
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W. J. Shipman
Tennessee
May establish boiler works at Ada
Edwin Parish Jr of Philadelphia visits Ada to discuss moving his boiler works from Philadelphia to Ada. A deal is likely. Oil lease blanks are in stock according to the Democrat.
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Ada
Edwin Parish, Jr
Philadelphia
The
Industrial Company
Democrat
Tom D. McKeown Ada’s Democratic stalwart and jurist
Judge Tom D. McKeown, a South Carolina native, moved to Ada ten years ago. He rose as a teacher then Cornell trained lawyer, becoming a leading Ada Dar member and a key state bar official. He served on the State Bar Commission as chairman and has been a tireless Democratic organizer. He vows swift, fair court service with low costs to taxpayers.
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Ada
Tom D. McKeown
Judge McKeown
South Carolina
Cornell University
Ithaca
New York
State Bar Commission
Democratic Party
Oil Well Shot and Proves Failure
The oil well was shot Friday afternoon with forty four quarts of nitro glycerine. After the explosion the well was capped until Monday. Nothing came of it but stock holders and the driller remain confident oil will be found and work may begin on another well near the old site or at a favorable spot. The first well shows potential if a deeper penetration reaches the oil bearing stratum.
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Pontotoc County
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Conway O Barton
Rev
Wil
R. M Roddie
J. W. Davis
iMusic
Duke Stone. Com
MO. D. Rinard
C. W. Crunk
Conway
Mr. Crunk
L. R. Clark
Francis Wigwam
McCoole
H. A. Kroeger
Elizabeth Banks
Nash
Miss Banks
Harvey Luther
Airdome
Sol Moss
Mr. Luther
Senator Morris
Metropoliin
Capital Fight
Supreme Court
L. McKlemurry
Palestine
Royal National Bank Bank
Byrd Smith
Seventh Judicial District
S. E. Chapman
Ada Hardware Company
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