Governor Cruce Details Capitol Move Funds and Land Holdings
Oklahoma Governor Lee Cruce explains in a letter that the Capitol Building Company has given $100,000 held in three Oklahoma City banks at 3 percent interest and deeds to about 640 acres of land. He notes the land values and appraisals date from past administrations and that, personally, he holds these assets only until the legislature acts.
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Capitol Building Company of
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
School Land Board
Hekell
Oklahoma City Vital Statistics Report June Deaths
Oklahoma City figures show 800 deaths and 2,535 births in June. Diphtheria had one fatal case, smallpox none, scarlet fever none, TB 117 cases 100 deaths, typhoid 160 cases 16 deaths, pneumonia 48 cases 41 deaths. Births: 1,309 males 1,226 females. 2,458 white 77 black. Deaths: 456 males 344 females. 707 white 93 black.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Health
Okmulgee County
For Sale Undivided One Fourth Interest in 35 Acres
An undivided one fourth interest in 35 acres of land adjoining the spring where a large gold assay was reported to have come. Make an offer. J. F. Bigham, Ravia Oklahoma.
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J. F. Bigham
Ada Electric and Gas Co lights reunion grounds
Ada Electric and Gas Co will light the reunion grounds as proof of interest in the Confederate reunion. Manager F Bowman has agreed to string a great deal of wire and perform extra work, making this a big item for the company.
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ADA Electric and Gas CO
F. Bowman
Mass Democratic Meetings Convened in Pontotoc County
Byron Norrell, county chairman, calls mass meetings in Pontotoc precincts for August 21 to elect delegates to county and state conventions. Delegates allocated by primary senator votes with final state convention in Oklahoma City on August 28 to ratify nominations and adopt platform.
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Tam
Pontotoc County
Owen
Haskell
Court House
Ada
Oklahoma City
Constipation Cure Promoted by Ramsey Drug Co
An advertisement touts constipation as a precursor to serious disease and promotes HERBINE to remove bowel accumulations and keep the system in prime condition. Ramsey Drug Co sells the product.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Major Wins Democratic Nomination for Missouri Governor
Attorney General Elliott Major secured the Democratic nomination for Missouri governor by a safe plurality over Kansas City’s Wm. S. Cowherd. Official returns from nearly all counties and complete unofficial figures show Major ahead by 3,116 votes. Cowherd’s St. Louis backer Harry B. Howes sent congratulatory telegrams to Major.
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Major
Cowherd
St. Louis
Elliott Mr. Major
Missouri
Wm. S. Cowherd
Kansas City
Harry B. Howes
McGees Baby Elixir for Heat and Bowel Distress
The ad promotes McGees Baby Elixir as a remedy for feverish babies suffering from hot weather and bowel disorders. It claims to reduce fever, correct stomach issues, and stop looseness. Prices are 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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McGee’s
Ramsey Drug Co
Taft vetoes tariff bill again affecting wood duties
President Taft vetoed a tariff revision bill for the wood schedule K under the Payne Aldrich act, arguing it would damage home industries. He urged Congress to pass a measure reducing unnecessary duties while preserving wool industry protection, signaling more vetoes on steel cotton and other bills.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
House
Senate
United States
Bal Lard's Snow Liniment Ad Boosts Wound Healing
A cotton cloth net treatment for wounds burns and sores touts Bal Lards Snow Liniment as profitable and highly effective. Bottles priced at 2c 50c and 1.00 sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Farmer plans for winter feed with corn, hay and peanuts
R. L. McGuyre displays a pleased look at a fine corn and hay crop that will feed his stock this winter. He also reports three acres of peanuts and notes stock prefer peanuts, with hopeful plans for next year.
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R. L. McGuyre
Ferdinand of Bulgaria marks quarter century on throne
Vienna notes Ferdinand completes 25 years as ruler of Bulgaria since his 1887 accession. Once mocked as usurper he now earns wide recognition, has modernized Bulgaria, built roads and industry, and strengthened the army, while Bulgaria’s ties to Turkey are severed and Europe watches with interest.
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Vienna
Fernnand I
Bulgaria
M. Stoiloff
Stambouloff
Stoiloff
Alexander of Battenberg
Coburgs
Benthal
Prince Ferdinand
Clementine
Louis Philippe
Ferdinand
England
Portugal
National Assembly
Porte
Yildiz
Turkey
Russia
Austria
Europe
Balkan
Balkans
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold at Drug Co
A remedy advertised to ease pain from a stiff back caused by a cool draft. The ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment available in 25c 50c and $1.00 bottles, sold by the Ramsey and Drug Co.
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Ballard
Ramsey
Bottie
Sold Drug Co
Fruit Industry in Pontotoc County News Update
The shipping of fruit from Pontotoc County has reached a point where railroads must concentrate. Trains of refrigerator cars at Ada are ready to handle the business as peaches move rapidly and are expected to continue. The Johnson brothers will ship fifteen cars this season, up from five last year, and the ice factory runs at full capacity to meet demand.
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Ada
Johnson Brothers
Eggs Bust 0 Missouri Best Setting of 15
Mia Wheeler of 409 West 14th Street advertises eggs for sale at 1.50 for a setting of 15. Contact phone 455 for orders.
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Missouri
Mia RO
Wheeler
West
14Th St
T&fawk
Letter of Endorsement For County Attorney Nominee Roland
Leslie Maxey writes to Pontotoc County Democrats pledging loyal support for challenger winner R C Roland in the county attorney race. He urges unity, respect for the primary ballot, and full backing for Roland through the November election and beyond.
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R. C. Roland
Roland
Leslie Maxey
Pontotoc Voters Hear New Register of Deeds Nominee
Democratic nominee D W Swafford thanks Pontotoc County voters for a larger than expected majority in the primary expresses willingness to serve all. He praises his opponents and pledges best possible service and ongoing party support. L S Chilcutt reports grain threshing concerns ahead of rain.
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Register of Deeds
Pontotoc County
Democratic Party
United States
D.W. Swaffar
L. S. Chilcutt
Fitzhugh
Call for Meeting of Pontotoc County Democratic Committee
The newly elected Democratic Central Committee of Pontotoc County is called to meet at Ada court house on Saturday August 24 1912 at 1 pm for reorganization and to transact other business. Byron Norrell Ada Okla Aug 12 1912.
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Democratic Central Committee
Pontotoc County
Ada
Byron
Norrell
Okla
Malaria Symptom Described and Herb In Medicine
The notice promotes Herbine as a remedy for malaria describing yawning dullness and chills as indicators. It claims the medicine prevents or cures malaria by cleansing impurities, strengthening the liver and bowels with a 50 cent price offered by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Turkiye Quake Wrecks Shary-Koh. Thousands Hurt
Constantinople reports a major seismic event near the Dardanelles on August 9. Estimated dead around 1 000 and injuries 5 000 to 6 000 with Shary-Koh totally destroyed. Fires, fissures near Luleburgas, hot water and vapors emerge. Hospitals crowded as government appeals for doctors and aid.
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Constantinople
Dardanelles
Shary-Koh
Lule- Burgas
Adrianople
Andrianople
Cured by One Dose of Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy
ME Gebhardt of Oriole Pennsylvania reports cure from diarrhoea after one dose. The ad claims no better remedy exists and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Young Democrats to Meet in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City hosts the convention of the Young Men's Democratic League on August 28, the same day as the state convention. Plans will be made for a statewide campaign in support of the national Democratic ticket.
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Oklahoma City
Young Men’s Democratic League
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