South loses power as two thirds rule ends in Democratic nomination
The article argues the Democratic shift from a two thirds delegate rule to a simple majority alters national power, sidelining southern influence and elevating northern states. It notes Republicans favored by last election results, potential court bill clashes, and President Roosevelt’s looming supreme court appointment amid party loyalty questions.
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Republican Party
South
Congress
Senate
Senate Committee
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Thorughout
Jim Farley
John Garner
Roosevelt
Justice Vandeventer
Great Deliverance and Exodus Lessons for August 1
A Sunday School lesson recounts the Exodus from Egypt, Moses leading the freed Israelites, the pillar of cloud and fire guiding them, and the Red Sea crossing as God’s providence. It links the journey to Christian life and notes Moses safeguarding Joseph’s mummy, with reflections on ongoing divine justice and regional reverence. A speculative note on Pontotoc county cotton crops follows.
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Egypt
Moses
God
Jehovah
Pharaoh
Red Sea
Suez
Canaan
Joseph
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Hebron
Russia
Spain
Oklahoma Voters Targeted by Promises and Political Plans
A Barnburner mix of campaign tactics, turnout fears, and policy notes fills the page. Promises lure seniors with monthly payments as candidates jockey for the congressman at large nomination while figures like Senator Nat Taylor and Governor Bailey figure in bets and strategy. The column weighs ballots, trailers rules, Farmers' Week plans, and Roosevelthood factional tension with warnings about enticement and political maneuvering.
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Thomas
Will Rogers
Marland
Pontotoc County Oil Field Happenings Highlights Test Results
Day by day drilling notes in Pontotoc County detail Hunton lime activity in the Fitts field with Magnolia and Sinclair Prairie wells testing at depths around 3850 feet. Promotions include Roadhouse No 1 Booth and Patsy Oil No 1 Mayhue as new prospects amid Cromwell and Bromide sand shows and August allocations.
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Fitts
Getty
Amerada
Sinclair Prairie No
McCarty
Moody
Shell
McKinley
Sinclair-Prairie
Moody-B
Pontotoc County
State Corporation Commission
Roadhouse
Booth
Cromwell
Patsy Oil Co
Mayhue
Magnolia
J. E. Crosbie, Inc
C McKay
C Smith
Jesse Pool
Mid-Continent
Statler
Rooodhouse Well Shows Surging Output Near Fitts Field
The Rooodhouse No. 1 Booth, three miles northwest of the Fitts field, opened with a larger flow over the past weekend. It swabbed 50 to 60 barrels daily after perforating and Swabbed and flowed 110 barrels in two hours on Tuesday morning. Nearby development already underway. Amerada No. 10 Smith in the Fitts field produced a Cromwell sand test of 112.66 barrels in five hours.
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Booth
Fitts Field
Cromwell
Smith
Sahara Dust Blamed for Great Britain Fallout
Dust that settled across Great Britain has been traced to the Sahara desert, a vast journey of about 1900 to 2000 miles. Scientists identified mineral signatures indicating the long range transport from North Africa to the British Isles.
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Great Britain
Sahara Desert
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