Prominent German Editor Backs Bryan Strengthens Ticket
A telegram from New York editor Herman Ridder to W. J. Bryan at Fairview Nebraska signals strong support for Bryan. The note follows Ridder's earlier call for Bryan to withdraw, which Bryan did not heed. Johnson supporters and Minnesota Governor Johnson’s candidacy are noted, with observers predicting unity. The piece also touches on school matters and local civic notes from Pontotoc County and surrounding areas.
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Ridder
Denver
Bryan
Lincoln
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Minneapolis
Lester Elwood
Annual School Meeting Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1908
A Pontotoc County Oklahoma school meeting outlines the agenda and appeals for improved school equipment. It covers director elections, clerk and treasurer vacancies, tax levy, library and supplies, and a push for modern school facilities. It also explains compulsory attendance and state maps and libraries funding.
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Oklahoma
Old Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
United States
Letter of Gratitude for Kohol Purchase
A customer from Roding Georgia sends a testimonial to E C DeWitt & Co Chicago praising Kohol for stomach and bowel relief from 1902. The note, dated August 27 4906, mentions Crescent Drug Store Crescent Drug Store F Z Holley as seller. The letter wishes long life and prosperity.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Georgia
C. N. Corneil
Roding
Crescent Drug Store
F. Z. Holley
Trip to the Rockies Sentiments on Health and Beauty
A correspondent exhorts Ada readers with travel letters praising the Rocky Mountains. The writer lauds medicinal air and extended appetites, marvels at Marshall Pass and the Continental Divide, and describes Ouray and Bear Creek Falls with awe at nature’s grandeur and dramatic river cascades.
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Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain
Marshall Pass
Continental Divide
Gunnison
Ouray
Box Canyon
Bear Creek Falls
Fairbanks to preside at reception for Kern in Indianapolis
Vice President Chas W Fairbanks will preside at a large non partisan welcome home reception for John W Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee in Indianapolis on Thursday after Kern returns from Denver. An order for 10 000 Kern buttons has been placed with badges bearing Welcome home John W Kern.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chas. W. Fairbanks
John W. Kern
Denver
John’ W. Kern
Man Zan Pile Remedy Offered By Gwin Mays Co
An advertisement promotes Man Zan Pile Remedy for all forms of piles relieving pain easing inflammation soreness and itching. It claims 50 cent price and a satisfaction guarantee sold by Gwin Mays Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwin, Mays & Co
First Bryan and Kern Flag Flies in Oklahoma
In Guthrie Oklahoma a Bryan and Kern banner, claimed as the first in the state, is hung from a building. Secretary of State Cross will raise a similar flag from the state house flag staff daily until the national election.
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Guthrie
Okla
Bryan and Kern
Oklahoma
Cross
State House
Red Letter Day Proclaimed In Oklahoma
Acting Gov Bellamy designates July 27 as Red Letter Day to celebrate the removal of restrictions and urges Oklahomans to write letters to friends in other states highlighting Oklahoma's advantages.
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Guthrie
Okla
Bellamy
Oklahoma
Ramsey Drug Store Sells Ballard’s Snow Liniment
An advertisement promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment, claiming family relief from aches cuts burns and muscle pains. Zac bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 dollar, sold by Ramsey Drug Store.
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Ballard
Zac
Ramsey Drug Store
Insane Man Burns House to Escape After Return
Marietta Oklahoma July 13 Dr W J Barnwell recently returned from Norman insane asylum and deemed sane became violent again and burned his own house to escape pursuers. Although armed with a Winchester and two revolvers he was captured without injuries.
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Marietta, Okla
W. J. Barnwell
Norman Insane Asylum
Kodol Promised Relief for Stomach Disorders
Advertisement asserts Kodol will help anyone with stomach disorders and urges taking it for a short time to achieve complete relief. Sold at Crescent Drug Store and F. Z. Holley, Prop.
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Crescent Drug Store
F. Z. Holley
Seven Miners Killed In Gas Explosion At Williamstown Colliery
Seven miners died and ten were injured when a gas explosion wrecked the Williamstown colliery of the Summit Branch mining company in Pottsville area. The mine caught fire and several injured may die.
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Pottsville
Williamstown
Summit Branch Mining Company
Dr Shoop Restorative Ad Promises Nerve Relief
Heat strain and low mood are eased by Dr Shoop's Restorative. The tonic claims to restore weakened nerves within days and improve appetite digestion and kidney and heart function. Sold by G M Ramsey.
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Dr. Shoop
Haskell Declares Investigation Into Prairie Oil Cases
Oklahoma Governor Haskell says no prosecutions will proceed against Prairie Oil and Gas without his consent and promises a thorough probe. If cases prove merit they will be pursued. if not they will be dismissed. He spoke on arrival in Guthrie.
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Guthrie, Okla
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Haskell
Wind Drives Man to Sand Creek Breaks in Oklahoma
R. L. Scott fled a terrifying wind storm in Guymon Oklahoma and, forced to travel with the wind, ended up three miles from home in the Sand Creek breaks after breaking through hog-tight wire fences.
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Guymon
Okla
R. L. Scott
Sand Creek
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Lincoln, Neb
The
New York
Staats Zeitung
Herman Ridder
York
Kansas Town
W. J. Bryan
Johnson To Aid
Hammond
Charles B. Bryan
T. F. Pierce
God
Yampa
Paradise
Colorado
Grand Junction
Glenwood
Springs
Juray, Colo
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
de- Witt
Order of Business
Tendent
Scott
Rockies
J. R. Browne
Evening News
Ada, Okla
Fairbanks
Kern
Bryan and
Iserge
Harris
Ada
Capital Stock
Ada National Bank
Rank. Jones
Orvillesnead
Hire’s Root Beer
West
Punguls Baansesa
Lgwin
Aid
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