Local schools praised in Pontotoc area report
The News lauds Roff Allen and Stonewall districts for strong leadership under B W Weems Dewey Hodges and D D Duke. It commends East Central State Teachers college led progress and notes evolving roles of women in business and looming European war under Roosevelt and Japanese expansion.
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Pontotoc County
the News
B. W. Weems
Roff
Allen
Dewey Hodges
Stonewall
D. D. Duke
Southeastern Oklahoma
East Central State Teachers College
Indomitable Nehemiah Courage and the Rebuilding of Jerusalem
The article chronicles Nehemiah from cup bearer to governor, detailing his bold plea to Artaxerxes, the swift Jerusalem wall restoration in 92 days, and his leadership that inspired thousands. It notes enemies' ridicule turning to force, his strategic relays, and the enduring morale boost for Judea.
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Daniel
Zerubbabel
Temple
Ezra
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Judea
Artaxerxes
Cromwell
Sad spectacle at the football game and political shifts noted
The State laments a disturbing scene at a football game showing a distressed young woman and others in hardship. It then surveys historic political turning points from 1840 to 1888 and critiques a Petroleum Foundation pamphlet on East Texas and Oklahoma with claims of insufficient discoveries.
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Columbia
South Carolina
William H. Harrison
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Burchard
New York
Blaine
Cleveland
New York State
Washington
Great Britain
The
Chemical Foundation of
Great East Texas
Texas
Pontotec County
Oklahoma
Fox
Anchorage Letter Reports Snowless Start and Colonization Hope
A friend in Anchorage Alaska dated November 15 notes no snow yet and a local paper praises the Matanuska colonization project predicting success. Colonists are housed for winter and the paper argues marketing their products will largely stay in Anchorage rather than being shipped from the states. Most colonists are hopeful and plan to stay despite a few disgruntled voices.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Matanuska
Italian Tourism Hit By War and Unrest
The article notes the American tourist trade boosts Italian finances but has fallen this year due to the Ethiopian war and fears of a European war. It cites American incidents with mobs as harming travel. It warns a continued drop would be as damaging as League of Nations sanctions.
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Ethiopia
Italy
League of Nations
Ten Billion Dollars in Gold and the World Standard
The United States holds ten billion dollars in gold and may soon own all the world’s gold if demand does not shift. Nations lacking gold to back their currencies could abandon the standard, leaving the U S with excess supply and diminished value for the metal.
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Europe
Roosevelt
United States
Sam
Pittsburg County Boy Wins National 4-H Championship at Chicago
A Pittsburg County youth captured the national 4-H championship at the Chicago livestock show. Oklahoma has won the prize five times in eleven years, reflecting strong training by B. A. Pratt and county agents.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Markets and Tributes From Oklahoma and Kansas City Markets
Oklahoma City and Kansas City livestock and hog markets report steady to mixed activity with cattle calves and steers showing slight weakness in some grades. Hogs top around 9.50 with varying weights, while sheep sales show lower prices. The section closes with a feature on Dr. George W. Truett praising his compassion and leadership at Dallas First Baptist Church.
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Oklahoma City
U. S&s
Kansas City
U. Ss. Dept. Agr
George W. Truett
First Baptist Church of
Dallas
Texas
George W. Truitt
United States
North Carolina
Jesus Christ
First Corinthians
Dellas
First Baptist Church
George Truett
Longfellow
Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported From Chicago
Potatoes in Chicago on December 4 show US Dept of Agriculture data with 50 cent to dollar per cwt range for U S No 1 Idaho russet Burbanks at 1 60 to 1 90 and commercial around 1 35 while Colorado McClures fetch 1 45 to 1 95. Total US shipments reach 424 with steady best stock, moderate supplies, and very slow demand and trading.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept. Agr
U. S
Idaho
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Poultry in Chicago on December 4 shows live hens under 4 1 2 lbs at 17 cents a pound and up at 26 1 2 cents. Leghorn hens 14 1 2 cents, roost er s 14, young toms 20, old 18, No 2 turkeys 18, heavy white ducks 18, heavy colored ducks 17, geese 13 14 cents, capon 6 to 7 lbs. Dressed turkeys steady, prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Rock Springs
Chicago dairy market report reflects mixed pricing
In Chicago Dec 4 dairy trading shows butter at 6 352 firm with creamery specials around 33 1 4 to 35 1 4 for extras, 32 3 4 to 33 firsts, and 31 to 32 in several grades. Eggs at 1 359 steady with current receipts 27 to 28 and refrigerator extras 22 1 4.
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Chicago
Canadian Wheat Trade Dampens Chicago Market Rally
Chicago wheat prices fell late in the session as Winnipeg prices slipped, with traders noting Canadian wheat imports and 300000 bushels bonded from Fort William signaling ample supply. May wheat eased to 95 1/2 to 5/8 cents, oats down 1 4 to 1 2, and provisions declined 2 to 7 cents.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
United States
Fort William
Oontario
Grain price report from Chicago markets
Wheat sold none with no sales reported. Corn futures quoted with No 4 mixed at 54 and No 5 mixed at 51 to 52 1 4. No 4 yellow 53 1 2 to 54 1 2. No 5 yellow 50 1 2 to 53 1 2. No 4 white 55 1 2. No 5 white 52 1 2 to 54 1 2. Sample grade 39 to 49 1 2. Oats No 3 white 27 1 2. No 4 white 25. Sample grade 23 to 24.
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Chicago
Cotton Market Slips as December Trade Reacts
COTTON NEW YORK December 4 UP cotton closed weaker as realizing and southern selling pressured prices. March contracts sold off reflecting broad selling and market adjustment amid trade activity.
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New York
Southern
March
Greater returns for the amount invested News Classified Ads
Classified ad note highlights better value from advertised investments. The item promises greater returns on funds put into listed opportunities and urges readers to compare offers for potential profits.
Market closes steady after mixed futures and spot drift
In mid afternoon trading the market hovered near 11.64 with net declines around 6 to 13 points. Futures finished barely steady with 9 to 19 point losses while the spot market remained quiet around 12.25.
Spot Cotton Steady. New Orleans Market Declines
Spot cotton closed steady with a 13 point drop in New Orleans on December 4. Sales reached 1,580 while receipts totaled 7,071 and stock stood at 707,821. Prices for low middling were 11.34, middling 12.14, and good middling 12.69.
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New Orleans
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