Oklahoma Proclamation Sets Sept. 17 State Election
Gov Frantz issues the official proclamation for the September 17 state election to consider the proposed Oklahoma constitution. The document notes the constitutional convention organized in Guthrie and outlines the electorate voting on the constitution and a separate prohibition provision, plus all state and local officers.
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Covernor Frantz
Guthrie
Okla
Frantz
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
United States
Territory of
Territory
A. D
Oklaoma
Congress
Frank Frantz
Logan
Territory of Oklahoma
Old Guard Still Fighting At Oklahoma Convention
An Oklahoma City report notes veteran Republicans led by Hamon defend positions amid Frantz influence claims. Henry Asp cites continued opposition to ratification and ticket nomination, while Hamon downplays alliances and hints at county strategy and farm duties.
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Henry E. Asp
Guthrie
Hamon
Republican Party
Mr. Asp
Muskogee
Asp
Hannon
Oklahoma City
Newkirk
Claude Baker
Kay County
Man Zan Pile Remedy Offered For Piles Relief
Hundreds suffer yearly from piles and endure painful operations. Man Zan Pile Remedy is applied directly at the trouble site to relieve pain and inflammation. Suitable for any form of pile. Priced at 50 cents and sold by G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ramsey
Revolt Against Roosevelt Shapes Massachusetts Dueling Factions
The Boston Herald argues Massachusetts will anchor opposition to Roosevelt’s preferred nominee. Senator Crane and Senator Lodge clash as White House allies face a sweep of New England and multiple states totaling 456 of 500 votes, with Taft sentiment mixed.
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Bay State
Boston
Mass
Boston Herald
Massachusetts
Crane
Warwick
New England
Roosevelt
White House
Senators Lodge
Senator Crane
Senator Lodge
Taft
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
West Virginia
Delaware
Indiana
Illinois
New York
California
Kentucky
Michigan
Nevada
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Dades Little Liver Pills Promoted by Ramsey Drug Store
Advertisement claims the pills relieve headache and constipation and keep the system clean and stomach sweet. They are marketed as suitable for the entire family and sold by G. M. Ramsey’s drug store.
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G. M. Ramsey
Weevil Survival Surges, Forecasts Greater Harm This Season
An agriculture department official says 11 percent of boll weevils survived winter, above the usual 5 percent. Combined with late planting, this suggests more damage than ever before this season.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Pineules for Kidney Health and Relief
Pineules claimed to strengthen kidneys and cleanse the blood, with benefits for rheumatism kidney bladder trouble lumbago and general fatigue. Advertisement promises quick relief with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Satison
G. M. Ramsey
Band Concert Delays City Council Meetings in El Reno
El Reno council sessions were postponed as members attended a band concert. The note laments officials prioritizing entertainment over formal business and mentions Shawnee streetcar service not taking people to church.
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Oklahoman
el Reno
Chuck
Shawnee
Local Leader Seized Sparked By Society Hype
The Beaver Journal hints at a hidden crime by a four hundred leader jailed in a hostile city, blaming his downfall on overdoing the society stunt. Territorial papers report on rice trials in Indian Territory and comment on local governance and press disputes. Two women are observed at the state hospital for the insane, and a Seattle horseman’s wife loses money from her purse thrown from a train bound for Perkins Oklahoma.
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Beaver Journal
The
Four Hundred
Beaver
Amy Betts
Seattle
Perkins
Oklahoma
Colorado Springs
Betts
Rural mail box on rails saves steps on route
John Dillham, carrier on rural route No. 3, reports a patron uses a roller trolley in the mailbox linked by ropes. The device runs on a smooth wire from house to road, allowing the box to be pulled to the house and back, reducing walking and proving satisfactory for the rural delivery.
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McCloud
John Dillham
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised for Colds and Coughs
A Sioux Falls mother cites five years of successful use of Ballard's Horehound Syrup on her children for coughs colds and bronchitis. The testimonial notes relief and urges purchase at Ramsey's Drug Store.
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Ballard
Hall
Sioux Fall
South Dakota
Ramsey’s
Plow Mishap Sends B F Hanes Off Placed Seat
In Stillwater a riding plow malfunction hurled B F Hanes from his seat after the share shot up and struck him above the eyes, knocking him into the furrow as reported by the Kansas City Journal.
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B. F. Hanes
Stillwater
Kansas City Journal
Vermont Returns to Prohibition Law After Local Option
A Vermont article traces the state's shift back toward prohibition since 1852, noting a costly campaign for town local option and the spread of saloons in 92 of 246 towns by 1903. It cites yearly wet or license majorities and reports rising arrests in saloon towns, with an estimate that the state may return to prohibitory law within about two years.
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Vermont
Prohibition Headquarters
Prohibition Blanket Across United States Expands
Epworth Herald notes a prohibitory blanket covering over one third of the population, about 33 million people, with saloon interests alarmed by growing legal restrictions and unlikely to escape the rising opposition from organized groups.
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United States
Epworth Herald
Prohibition Headquarters
Remarkable claim for Electric Bitters from a North Carolina manufacturer
Lucama businessman A Fertwell reports dramatic relief after under three bottles of Electric Bitters. He suffers from Bright's disease in the diabetes stage and says the tonic has halted long standing liver and bladder issues. Product sold at Ramsey and Holley drug stores for 50 cents.
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A. Fertwell
Lucama
N. C
Bright
G. M
Appointing Enumerators in Guthrie for Oklahoma Census
Supervisor Hunt of the special census for Oklahoma and Indian Territory has commissioned fifty enumerators today. About 1,300 appointments are planned in total with 229 selected so far and fifty having taken oaths. Completion expected by the end of next week.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Chamberlain's Remedy Trusted By Parents After Ill Child
A Mississippi mother Mrs J Johnston of Linton praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy describing rapid improvement in her ill child after doctors failed. The ad also includes a quirky line attributed to Jake Hannon about the emperor of Korea.
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Chamberlain
J. B. Johnston
Linton, Miss
Ramsey’s
Jake Hannon
Korea
A Valuable Lesson From John Pleasant Promotes Pills
John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a six year lesson then endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills. He says the longer he uses them the better he likes them. The claim is guaranteed by druggists G M Ramsey and F Z Holley. 35c.
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John Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Hunting for Trouble with Bucklin’s Arnica Salve
Charles Walters of Alleghany Serra county says he seeks relief from burns sores wounds boils cuts and sprains but Bucklin’s Arnica Salve cures them quickly. The product is offered with a money refund by druggists G M Ramsey and F Z Holley at 25 cents.
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California
Bucklin
Charles Walters
Alleghany
Serra County
Mr. Walters
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
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Ed. S. Vaught
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