Dreyfus scandal and French republics marching through history
This piece recalls the Dreyfus affair from wrongful conviction on Devil's Island to eventual exoneration and rank restoration, noting Emile Zola's accusation and France's political turmoil from 1870 to 1900. It also touches on July 14 1789 Bastille storming, later republics, Rockefeller longevity, and a rebound in lumberyards as postwar rebuilding begins.
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France
Paris
Bastile
Napoleon
Napoleon III
The Story of David Sunday School Lesson
A compact portrait of David as shepherd poet warrior and king emphasizing piety repentance and reliance on God. It traces his rise from humble beginnings to leadership, his restraint with Saul, loyal friendships, and ultimate temple-building aims, ending with a note on his psalms and lasting impact. Also references Oklahoma ballot measures and Senator Gore political stance.
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David
Saul
Jehovah
Samuel
Goliath
Israel
God
Bethlehem
Jonathan
Solomon
Organizing for Revenue and Reform Across Regions
A reader notes how third party movements thrive on small dues while politicians race to attract voters. Alaska imposes a $5 poll tax on males, while Northwestern states use silver as currency in practice, reflecting regional political and economic currents.
Who Pays The Taxes In A Growing Government Burden
An analysis argues that all Americans pay taxes through the cost of goods and services even if not income taxpayers. It claims a family of four earning $1,184 faces a $300 tax bill and $1,800 debt, with bread and groceries carrying hidden levies as government spending rises.
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United States
Pontotoc County oil field activity reports new producers and tests
Thursday field notes from Pontotoc County record new wells and tests. Moore No. 4 Patrick in 31-2-7 flowed 348 and 356 barrels per hour, Stanolind No. 1 Norris A and Magnolia No. 5 Shaffer reported strong early flow, Amerada and Delaney units expanded west of Highway 48 with multiple 4,000 foot plus efforts and acidizations.
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John Fitts
Pon
Moore No. 4
Patrick
Fleetborn Oil Corporation
Fittsfield
Smith
Norris
Olney
Amerada No
John Fitts Pool
Norris A
Highway 48
Amerada No. 1
Amerada
Shaffer
Moore
Phillips No. 4
Fitts oil field expands with new wells and pipeline upgrades
Stanolind Pipeline plans two 30 horsepower engines and an eight inch line to Byng enabling 35 000 barrels daily. A 20 000 barrel storage tank with floating roof is half complete. Past week movement to Pauls Valley exceeds 2 500 000 barrels while field production averages around 20 000 barrels daily. Potential takings for the Fitts field target completion by Tuesday with a few wells pending.
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John Fitts
Pontotoc County
Stanolind Pipeline Company
Byng
Pauls Valley
Fitts
Potentials to be Taken on Most Wells in John Fitts Field
Conservation officials expect to finish testing potentials on all producing wells in the John Fitts field by Tuesday night except four. The remaining wells include two new completions and two older wells, delayed due to lease or tankage arrangements. The six monthly tests satisfy state commission requirements to guide six month field production allocations and per well allowances. Richards in 30-2-7 washed in Sunday showing 102 barrels in four hours. plans to work on the well to raise production. Continental No. 1 McCarthy, south of Jesse, in 12-1-7, is drilling below 780 feet.
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Highway 48
Ameerada
Delaney Et al
Smith
Norris-A
Stanolind
Craddock
Viola
Carter
Richards
Delaney
Burke-Greis
Chambers
Magnolia
Shaffer
Ada
Boettcher
Carter Oil Company
No. 16
Fittsfield
Fitts
Norris A
More's
No. & Smith
Magnolia No
Centrahoma
John Fitts
State Corporation Commission
Jesse
McCarthy
Completions urged at Fitts field edge lead week progress
Report notes more completions expected at the Fitts field before week end with the western portion advancing. Local No 4 Craddock near the arth edge of production is washing as page continuation indicates.
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Germany
Devil's Island
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Supreme Court
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Senator Gore
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Chickasha Express
State Highway Commission
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Des Moines
Iowa
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