Hollow stone gains footing in growth of construction
Growth believes in large volume and profits guiding plans as eighteen hollow stone plants spread in Oklahoma over the past year with more to rise in Indian Territory. Observers note hollow stone blocks perform well cooling in summer and retaining warmth in winter as Cincinnati sees a seventeen story building and the Commerce building showcase the material.
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Oklahoma
Honece
Cincinnati
Ohio
Commerce
Testing seed corn vitality before planting
A Illinois Agricultural College note explains that corn from cribbed seed suffers higher winter damage than dry stored grain. It recommends testing kernels from multiple ears using a germination plate method or a moist newspaper method to ensure at least 95 percent vigor before planting.
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Dwight S. Dalbey
Illinois Agricultural College
Clover Hay and Drainage Notes From 19th Century Tip Sheet
Advice on harvest timing for Clover hay aiming for top quality with dew consideration and wilting. Weather and curing methods described for optimal leaf preservation. Then a note on heavy rains affecting unfinished drains in Spring and how to manage tile drains to prevent soil and dirt buildup, ending with a quote attributed to Daniel Webster on national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies G. Elliott
A Troubled Romance Amid Hyde Manor Intrigues
Cornelia grows gravely ill as she awaits word from her lover while Hyde returns with an ominous presence. Dr Moran suspects a dangerous rift and urges removing Cornelia to Philadelphia. The story tracks family concern, a conflicted lover, and a perilous secret.
Conquered Mysore and French peril anchor a hopeful chat
In a London room, the Earl discusses imperial gains, Morris in peril in France, and Sydney Cove’s promise as Hy de contemplates duty. Annie comforts Hyde amid sorrow and distant plans for a shared fate as the narrative moves toward a pause in a larger story.
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Mysore
Madras
Seringapatam
Tippoo
England
Cornwallis
Sydney Cove
Australia
France
Morris
Madame Kippen
Mistakes of Great Painters Highlighted in Art Myths
The article catalogs alleged errors by historic painters from Raphael to Poussin, noting that many so called mistakes reflect different artistic viewpoints. Examples include Apollo playing violin with a lobster, Abraham with a pistol, and others misplacing figures or mixing genres in famous works.
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Raphael
Apollo
Abraham
Durer
Ucello
Garden of Eden
Paul Veronese
Cana
Galilee
Tintoretto
Severe Storm Ravages Southwest Crushing Crops and Livestock
Director Strong warned of a 25 degree drop as a record cold snap swept the southwest. Fort Dodge Kansas Topeka notes fruit damage while Fort Breole Wyoming loses 500 newly shorn sheep.
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Strong
Fort Dodge
Kansas
Topeka
Fort Breole
Wyoming
Lewton Grand Jury Reports Busy Session
The Lewton grand jury notes many indictments for major offenses including perjury, assault with intent to kill, larceny, burglary, embezzlement, and highway robbery. It cites numerous false registrations and illegal voting and refers remaining matters to the next session for preservation of law and order.
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Lewton
Lawrox
Grand Jury
Lawton Oil Strike Delivers Fine Flow at Beal Addition
An oil well on the Lawton townsite reached 302 feet before striking petroleum and water. Workers reported a splendid flow of oil after deeper drilling and a basin was sought. The well, owned by C. L. Carter at the Beal addition southwest corner, showed oil at 102 feet with heavy surface flow and tarred ground around.
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Lawton
C. L. Carter
Beal Addition
Special Election Proclaimed in Tecum Tecum For First Class Officers
William Grimes acting clerk issues proclamation for a special election to choose officers of the first class inTecum 2 area following a recent census result. Voters are to elect officials as directed by the proclamation.
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William Grimes
Tecum- 2
Indian Agents Investigated Over Pawnee Agency Case
James E. Jennings special agent of the Indian department investigates the Pawnee Agency at Pawnee and O Ross Gaffin with the alleged result that he has been involved.
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Gorman
James E. Jennings
Indian Department
G. I. Haren
Pawnee
O. Ross Gaffin
Depositing of Funds Shows Banks Competing for Treasurer Rambo
The report notes nearly $13 008 in daily balances and talks of pressure to change apportionment as new bidders enter the field. Banks named include Capital National Guthrie National Bank of Logan County plus two new bidders Bank of Commerce and Guthrie Savings Bank. An agreed apportionment of 100 000 for Bank of Logan County is mentioned though not finally approved. Former officials Barnes and Thompson are cited in context of past payments and accounting.
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Ba Rambe
Capital National
Guthrie National
Bank of Logan County
Rambo
Bank of Commerce
B. S. MacGuire
C. H. Thompson
Guthrie Savings Bank
Bank of
Logan County
C. M. Barnes
F. M. Thompson
Territorial
Set Fire to Building Sparks Oklahoma City Suit
In Oklahoma City a sensational suit alleges the defendant willfully set fire to a building housing the plaintiff's goods during a blaze that also damaged nearby property. The plaintiff seeks 3750 dollars with only about 300 or so salvageable, claiming strong evidence supports a judgment.
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Oklahoma City
Broadway
Bank of Commerce
White
Oklahoma City Federal Building Site No Purchase Yet
Hon Bird S McGuire reports the chamber of commerce asks that no site for a federal building be bought until Congress provides funds for construction. H S Taylor will be consulted and an office agent will inspect Oklahoma City ground to advise. No ground tenders received so far.
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Oklahoma City
Federal
Bird S. McGuire
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
Congress
H. S. Taylor
McGuire
Taylor
Whisky Distilleries Count in Scotland Notably High
The report notes Scotland hosts 156 whisky distilleries while the rest of the kingdom has 36. It highlights Scotland as the center of whisky production with a clear regional imbalance in distillery numbers.
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Whisky Distilleries
Scotland
Kingdom
Indian Claim Seeks 20000 Demand Over Buffalo Hides Loss
Glenn of Palestine Texas arrives in Lawton to gather testimony for a federal court claims case. He seeks $20000 for 17000 buffalo hides destroyed by Quanah Parker's Comanche band in May 1871 in Southwest Texas. Attacked in Yellow House canyon near Fort Griffin the band burned 7000 hides and stole ten horses.
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Glenn
Lawton
Palestine
Texas
Federal Court of Claims
Quanah Parker
Oklahoma
Mr. Glenn
Yellow House Canyon
Fort Griffin
Edmond Normal plans assembly hall as finest auditorium
Architectural plans for the new normal building nearing completion show an assembly hall touted as the territory’s finest auditorium. Current enrollment implies both the old and new buildings will be filled to capacity on the day of reopening.
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