G Is for Government Satire on Washington and Taxation
A humorous exploration of government as an elusive entity in Washington, comparing it to a Great White Father, and tracing the evolution from feudal lords to modern taxes. It notes bureaucratic complexity, perpetual taxation, and the shift from lordly control to expansive state power, with a wink at aging systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Dwight Eisenhower
Ezra Taft Benson
Bob Kerr
Congress
Supreme Court
Court
Europe
Junior
Amos as Prophet Crusader in Bethel Speech
An unidentified speaker portrays Amos the migrant worker in Bethel as a prophetic crusader, challenging elites who fear his critique. The piece contrasts crusaders from the bottom and top, citing figures like Wilberforce, Lincoln, Woolman, Willard, and Jesus, and notes the U S push for a canal through Nicaragua in 1899 before shifting to Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Bethel
Foreman
Wilberforce
England
Lincoln
America
John Woolman
Frances E. Willard
Women’s, Christian Temperance Union
Jesus Christ
Coperbhigh
Division of
Christian Education
Connell of
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Nicaragua
Panama, Canal
Kitchen Prayers and Witty Fragments Unite in Humorous Scrapbook
A mixed page quotes a kitchen prayer by Klara Munkres about saintly chores, followed by jokes and aphorisms. Lines reference humor on domestic life, efficiency, and daily routines, with brief quips from various voices and nameless storytellers.
Government ends in marriage money dispute hint
The speaker notes the government as a non-person remains involved in a marriage license issue, shifting from in kind to monetary aspects, and challenges the idea with a provocative remark about legal forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Backseat driving law in Oklahoma boosts passenger rights
A historical note explains Oklahoma law empowering passengers to tell the driver to stop dangerous behavior. It argues that if a passenger remains silent after a risk, they may waive rights to recovery after an accident, while vocal protest preserves them and demonstrates road rule knowledge.
Lightning Ridge social notes and legal musings
Lightning Ridge residents attend visits and gatherings with the Coffey, Ragland, Webster, Stephens, Bishop, and Jones families. Meetings include a 4H Ardmore event, a reunion at Sailor's Park, lake outings, and house redecorating. A long excerpt on contributory negligence outlines guest duty in auto safety. October birthstone opal noted.
Backseat drivers and the duty of care in driving
The text outlines the proper degree of care a guest must exercise in an automobile. A guest may warn the driver of danger if it is not obvious, and failure to warn can amount to contributory negligence. Constant nagging can itself become a driving hazard.
Ahloso News Highlights Weekend Visits and Local Events
Ahloso residents share visits across Oklahoma with families in Oklahoma City Shawnee and Ada. The column covers dinners weddings rodeo attendance fishing at Lake Texoma and a school diamond cleanup. Also notes club meeting planned for Monday and various family gatherings around town.
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Udeerli
Mews
ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
W.L. Knickmeyer
Ada, Oki
Democrat
On County Enterprise
Ada State Democrat
Ada Evening News
Ada
Pontotec
Okla
Yrar
Oklahoma
Distrags
Post Office
BI Bible
International Lanform Sunday School
Lasvene
Kenneth. Fore
T Amos
Lesaan
Crusader
Crusading
Mideast
Holy Land
Martha
Mary
Klara Munkres
Mrs. White
Mrs. Black
Bennett
Java
Franklin P. Jones
Hale
Herbert
Hal Chadwick
Jack Herbert
Tim Marks
Owahema Bar Association
Lightning Ridge
J. H. Stephens
Arthur Coffey
Ladulla
Curtis
Betty Wells
Otis Coffey
Wilie Webster
Lloyd McIlroy
Jimmie
Ragland
Claude Campbell
Loveland
Clayton Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Ardmore
James Hopkins
Donna Lee
Juanita
Oklahoma City
Leon Ragland
Joyce
Allen Deavett
Loyd Mellroy
Jimmie Ragland
Sue Wyckott
Joyce Jones
J. H Stephens
Mrs. W. OR. Frazier
Art
George Allen
Carl Coffey
Thelma Perriman
Sue Wyckoff
Curtis and
Laquita
Batty Wells
J. BR. Vandegriff
Sue Wyckett
Wylie Webster
Alva Johnson
Morgani Goodpasture of
Ahloso
Claston Bishop
Boyce Jones
Grammer
Berry
Boyce
Fugbuch
Joneses
D. F. Jones
Norell Vandegriff
Tommy
Marie
J. R. Vandegriff
Mrs. Loris Shook
Mrs. Kinley Deatherage
Amanda Berger
Mrs
Miles Kimmel Sr
Lloyd Mellroy
J. H.stephens
Channel
Sailord’s Park
Edward Coffey
Mra
Pinkie Evans
Mrs. Wylie Webster
B. B. Webster
Clayton’ Bishop
Mason Arter
Lovie Stewart
Ahloso News
Doug Smith
Anvil Stout
Sherron Beth Martin
Dustin Stout
Baby
Ray Hunter
Oklahoma’ City
Robert Hunter
Kenneth Martin
James Treas
Glenna
J. C. Treas
T. R. Lackey
Maud Johnson
Affternoon
Clifford Date Miller
Broken Arrow
The
C. L. Blankenships
Morgan
Troy Wysa
Chandier
Felix Etheridge
Shawnee
James Sanders
Byng
Robert Reese
Jim
Patti
Prague
Geil Gooch
Gail
Carmen Murrey
Tulsa
Ozzie Murray
G. W. Sims
Mildred
Ruth Ann
Pennington Creek
Tishomingo
J. B. McMeans
Sunnyside
Wash
Louie Moshier
McMeans
Ter
Doyle Walls of
Healdton
Murray Medcalfs
J.C. Treas
C. le Blankenship
Jay
Catherine
Patricia Cook
Frank Strickland
C. T. Ward
Fred Maner All Byars
Hillard Oliver
Hoyt Lillard
Lake Texoma
Dillard
Freddie Cruz
Nilan, Calyff
Billie Odom
Springville
Calif
Butch
David Welch
John Kibby
Holdenville
Blackwell
Jack Clifford
Patricia
Jimmy
Henryetta
Chock” Cliffords
Luta Luneday
Jimmy Hunter
Mark Herrin
Wichita, Kan
Cyrus Herrin
Ahlosa
Carl Reese
Clifford and
Clara
Osage City
Kan
Clyde Avery
C. L Blankenships
Sim Strickland
Lafayette, le
Frank
Arthur Ponder
Morgan Goodpasture
Charles Richard
Thena Goodpasture
Gail Blankenship
Leah Kay
C. I. Blankenships
Lavern Brown
K. B. Nickels
Bobby and
Karlene
Graig Latta
Los Angeles
Smiths
Copes
Arie Lattas
Tony
Darlene Lillard
Lowell Lillads
Pauls Valley
Mrs. C. T. Ward
Wilson
Frank Stricklands
Geneva Latta
R. L. Cope
Douglas Smiths
Jim and
Ronald McDaniel
L. F. McDaniel
Devils den Tues
Aoustey
U. S. Brewers Foundation
Oklanoma Division
Frew Wationial
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