Swaffar Seeks County Clerk Seat on Record and Merit
Ada Oklahoma July 27 1914 candidate 1th&éw D W Swaffar appeals to Pontotoc County voters explaining why he seeks County Clerk by two years of proven work in the Register of Deeds office. He cites revenue generated 11886.40 to treasurer and argues consolidation with the Clerk’s office would save salaries. He emphasizes experience in titles liens and county government and asks for support August 4th.
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Ada
Okla
Pontotoc County
Register of Deeds Office
Paign
Register
Deeds
D. W. Swaffar
Live Stock Quarantine Proclamation of Oklahoma 1914
Special proclamation by the State Board of Agriculture establishes quarantine lines across the state to prevent cattle movement. It details multiple county boundaries and river courses, prohibiting south to north or east to west cattle movement except as allowed by rules. The notice directs inquiries to Leslie Bush, Superintendent, Oklahoma City, with date stamp 7-30-lw.
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State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Oklahma
Jefferson County
Carter County
Carter and Garvin Counties
Stephens County
Grady County
Red River
McClain County
Garvin County
Murray County
Washita River
Pottawatomie County
Creek County
Okmulgee County
Okmulgee Coun
McIntosh County
Hughes County
Arkansas
Crawford County
Leslie Bush
Oklahoma City
Oklaho
Miles Seeks County Clerk Post With Record Of Reform
A. L. Miles urges Pontotoc County voters to reelect him as county clerk, touting reforms since 1908 including the warrants face-value sale plan with First National Bank, law change allowing write of warrants without commissioners’ approval, and cost savings in office supplies and deputy hires. He addresses false rumors about his religion and about supporting county attorney candidates, and endorses William M. Franklin for Supreme Court clerk.
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Sheriff’s Office
First National Bank
Tom D. McKeown
A. L. Miles
William M. Franklin
the Supreme Court
Franklin
Chilcutt Visits Fiighugh Sunday
L. S. Chilcutt spent Sunday as a visitor in Fiighugh, engaging with locals during the day and returning home in the evening.
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L. S. Chilcutt
Mrs Mabel Bassett for Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
Sapulpa resident Mrs Mabel Bassett announces her race for Commissioner of Charities and Corrections. Wife of a crippled railway conductor she has long served as a police matron and humanitarian worker earning strong support among wage-workers and the poor.
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Mabel Bassett
Sapulpa
Mabel Bassett Seeks Commissioner Post Emphasizing Social Reform
The campaign profile portrays Mrs. Mabel Bassett as the sole candidate offering concrete plans for the Charities and Corrections Department. Noted for four years as Sapulpa Police Matron and part of Creek County Probation, she pledges to advance legal aid for the poor and equal access to courts, stressing her experience and Democratic ties.
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Department of Charities and Corrections
Mabel Bassett
Sapulpa
Creek County
Bassett
Presbyterian Church
Electric Bitters touted as appetite booster and stomach cure
Indigestion, loss of appetite, and general stomach troubles are urged to be cured by Electric Bitters described as a spring tonic for liver, kidney, and stomach systems. It claims Mr. T. D. Peeble’s stomach improved notably and promotes purchase at 60 cents or one dollar from druggists, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eczema also advertised.
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T. D. Peeble
Bucklen
Fire destroys Dr. Thomas barn and four animals
Early this morning between 2 and 3 o clock the barn of Dr. C A Thomas on West 12th Street burned down along with four sick animals. Two horses, a mule and a cow perished while four other horses were rescued before exits were blocked. The Frisco freight crew alerted the incident and aided in saving livestock. No night watchman was present and the cause remains unknown. Loss estimated at 2000 with no insurance. Also titled notices for Ballard's Snow Liniment and Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine promote remedies.
Roddie to Close Campaign Monday in Ada Speech
Hon Reuben M Roddie will close his campaign for the Democratic nomination for congressman with a speech at Ada Monday night at 830. A big crowd is expected as he wraps up his touring. Also mention of Ballard's Snow Liniment and Ramsey Drug Co selling it for 25 and 50 cents.
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Ballard
Ramsey Drug Company
Reuben M. Roddie
Ada
Roddie
Ramsey Drug Co
Hunt's Lightning Oil advertised for skin cures
An ad touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a cure for insect bites and various skin diseases including eczema and ringworm. It promises money back if not cured and notes a 50 cent price with refund by the druggist if unsuccessful.
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Hunt
Young Mules For Sale At Lawrence Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. at Lawrence offers 52 yearling and two-year-old mules for farmers seeking to pair with existing stock or form a mule team. Apply at the quarry. Also includes an herbal health ad for Herbine claiming liver cleansing and overall health benefits at 50 cents from Ramsey Drug.
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Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
Lawrence
Remedy for stomach upset and liver disorder
An ad describes a bad taste in the mouth from a disordered stomach and a torpid liver. It promotes HERBINE as the remedy to correct the stomach and energize the liver, priced at 50 cents and sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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M. A. Simmon
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Ramsey Drug Company
Ramsey Drug Co
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Swaffar
G. T. Bryan
Ben J. Hennessy
Ninteen
Board of County Commissioners
Miles
Oceanica
Commissioner OF Charities and Corrections
Chigerr
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