Bryan County Rejects Court House Bonds in Special Election
In Durant Oklahoma on August 5 Bryan County voters defeated bonds to fund a new court house and jail by a wide margin. Rural precincts mostly opposed the measure while Durant cast 461 for and 108 against. This marks the second consecutive defeat since 1909.
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Durant
Bryan County Court House
Bryan County
Caddo
Bennington
Achille
Bokchito
Seeley School House
Armstrong and Mendrix
How Advertising Cuts Costs of Living in Community Commerce
A historical notice explains advertising as a tool for merchants to reach many customers, build trust, and drive large volume at low expense. It argues continuous advertising invites all town residents, keeping old customers engaged and delivering store news directly to homes.
Doan's Kidney Pills and Dr Simmons Remedies Ad
A fragmented advert fragment touts Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys with Ada Oklahoma resident testimonial. It promotes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents and 60 cent price. Also advertises Dr Simmons Squaw Wine and Simmons Liver Medicine with prices and local druggists.
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Dean
D. E. Price
Fifteenth St
Ada
Okla
Doan
Foster,Milburn, Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Death of Senator Johnston Sparks Alabama Vacancy Talk
Washington observers report the death of United States Senator Joseph F Johnston of Alabama reduces Democrats in the Senate to fifty and tightens the margin on the tariff sugar schedule. Pressure mounts for a special election or temporary appointment by Alabama's governor, with John B Knox named as a likely nominee if temporary appointment is authorized.
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Washington
United States
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
Senate
Johnston
John B. Knox
Anniston
Powell Clayton Turns 80 in Washington DC
Gen Powell Clayton former ambassador to Mexico and longtime Arkansas Republican leader celebrates his eightieth birthday in Washington DC He served in the Union army during the Civil War and later held state and national offices including governor US senator and long-time Republican National Committee member He now writes memoirs promising to clarify past political contests.
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Washington, D.C
Powell Clayton
Mexico
Clayton
Bendigama the African King Quotes From Rainey
Paul Rainey recounted meeting Bendigama, an African king with 83 wives, noting his cynical views on women. He cited several of Bendigama’s maxims about marriage, divorce and domestic life, including jokes about polygamy and wife grievances.
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Paul Rainey
New York
Africa
Bendigama
Arnica Salve Promises Fast Pain Relief for Skin Injuries
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is touted to instantly remove all pain when applied to cuts bruises sprains burns or other skin injuries. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports it robs cuts and other injuries of a lingering ache and speeds healing.
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E.E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Oklahoma City Book Contracts Stir Oklahoma School Terms
Oklahoma City reports that over half of the 1912 school book publishers contracted by the state board of education have books ready for sale at the September term. The action by Lt. Gov. McAlester is deemed legal, protecting patrons from financial loss amid pending litigation over contracts dating to 1908.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of ‘Education
Oklahoma
Gale
McAlester
Kansas City
W. H.wheeler and Company of
Chicago
Supreme Court
Wall dispute between two neighbors ends in court
In Muskogee a long running feud over a boundary wall between John S. Halliday and Harry Hibbard escalates as Halliday sues to have the wall leveled. He claims the structure blocks light and air from his two story flat and seeks $3,100 for lost rent plus removal of the wall.
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John S. Halliday
Halliday
Harry Hibbard
Hibbard
Muskogee
Cure for decades long eczema offered by Hobson's Ointment
Mrs. D. L. Kenney reports fifty years of tetter relief after using Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The ad notes a cure and directs purchase through druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. in St. Louis and Philadelphia.
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G. M. Ramsey
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Quick Child Worm Treatment
Advert boasting Kickapoo Worm Killer will kill intestinal worms in children, improve appetite and regulate stomach liver and bowels. Claims reduced symptoms and happier health. Available from druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis via G M Ramsey.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ramsey
Walker Wyninger Nuptials Reported At Court House
A M Walker and Miss Roxie Wyninger appeared before Judge A Groton at the Bath court house for a marriage notice. The event centers on local residents and a formal ceremony acknowledgment.
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M. Walker An¢É
Roxie Wyninger
Mark
A. Groton
Cees
Bath
Cash for Mining Timber Ad Appears in Rail Notice
A brief notice from C. C. W. F. Shaw in Ada offers to pay cash for mining timber delivered at any station on the switch. The terse ad states payment terms and location.
Oats Yield Report From Roff Eagle Praises Seed Oats
Sam Steward threshed 5777 bushels of oats from 110 acres averaging over 52 bushels per acre. He plans to sell most as red rust proof seed oats next spring at a good price. This is the first oats yield report from the area and others are asked to share results.
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Sam Steward
Sam
Mexican Situation Looks Threatening
Washington on August 7 reports a delicate rift with Mexico as Huerta’s government threatens to rebuff John Lind, Wilson’s envoy, seeking a suspension of hostilities and a constitutional election. Senator Bacon calls the crisis gravest in years, surpassing the Cuban question. President Wilson expresses displeasure at some lawmakers’ actions complicating a peaceful solution.
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Washington
Mexico
Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico City
United States
Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Congress
Caders
Evansville Baby Weighs Nearly 23 Pounds at 5 Months
Evansville Indiana August 11 A nurse at the West Side baby clinic reports a five month old boy weighing nearly twenty three pounds. The mother is Mrs Charles Mayer of 1110 West Michigan Street. The child is cited as one of Indiana’s largest and most perfectly formed babies with a similar larger Michigan baby weighing twenty four pounds at seven months.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Mary Trimble
West Side
Charles Mayer
West
Michigan Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Earl Adams
Wabash
Michigan
Oklahoma Editor Named United States Minister to Venezuela
President Wilson appointed Preston McGodwin of Oklahoma City as United States Minister to Venezuela to fill a diplomatic vacancy amid Latin American tensions. McGodwin, editor of the Daily Oklahoman, is a Kentucky native with Missouri newspaper ties and previously served as secretary to Cassius M. Shartel. The nomination drew endorsements from Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and swift confirmation is anticipated despite Democratic objections.
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Washington
Venezuela
Castro
Wilson
Preston McGodwin
Oklahoma City
United States
McGodwin
Daily
Oklahoman
Kentucky
Missouri
Joplin
Cassius M. Shartel
Congress
Shartel
Oklahoma
Venezuela Post
Infant dies in accidental strangling at farm home
In Tishomingo Oklahoma on August 6 an infant of S. G. King died from strangulation. The mother, away to milk, found the child lifeless hanging beside the bed with its head caught in the bedstead iron work. The infant crawled and rolled to entangle itself in the foot-piece of the bed.
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Tishomingo
S. G. King
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