William Jennings Bryan remembered as principled political figure
The obituary honors William Jennings Bryan as a sincere Christian leader who shaped American politics at critical moments. It notes his role in uniting Democratic factions at a New York convention and his lifelong commitment to honor and moral public service, while acknowledging he never reached the presidency.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
New York
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Blaine
White House
Wall Street
East
Tennessee
Brains Trump Birthright in American Leadership
Forbes Magazine notes that wealth cannot guarantee success as first generation leaders fill 90 percent of top jobs in the U.S. It cites innovators like Ford Edison and Sloan, argues brains and effort prevail over old money, and suggests Providence favors merit over birth.
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Rockefellers
Carnegies
Fricks
Vanderbilts
Goulds
Hills
Harrimans
Astors
Eastmans
Stillmans
Pullmans
Fields
Germany
Hugo Stinnes
Forbes Magazine
Split log drag pioneers Oklahoma roads age
Ewers White, a McLoud area farmer, first used a split log drag behind his wagon to improve a road before statehood. The device spread on early highways as a newspaper note chronicled progress, and now a concrete road nears the White farm while the new U S Marshal plans to patrol by drag for violators.
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Ewers White
McLoud
Oklahoma
White
White Homestead
United States
Pott County
Chickasha Star
Germany’s currency crash and debt wipeout details
The piece reviews American and British speculation on German marks, noting 750 million US dollars exchanged, widespread purchases for sympathy and profit hopes, and a currency collapse. It observes contrasts in who benefited and predicts Germany’s new start with debt wiped and gold-backed stabilization.
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America
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Oklahoma Teacher Tenure Debate Highlights Struggles
The article argues that annual contracts hinder teaching stability and harm students. It cites Oklahoma Supreme Court rulings limiting contracts, criticizes frequent staff changes, and urges boards to retain capable teachers amid community pressures. It contrasts Farmer fortitude with California quake impact and honors William Jennings Bryan’s legacy among plain people.
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Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Save The Soil Now Or Lose The Land
A call to county landowners to prevent soil erosion and protect fertility. The article warns that rebuilding impoverished soils is costly and that both resident and non resident owners lose dollars when rain washing soil occurs. It urges immediate, practical measures to conserve soil before it is too late.
Senator Moses Sees Demand for Postal Rate Changes
Senator Moses expects strong calls for changes in postal rates as a hastily written bill from the last Congress proves flawed in practice. Affected parties will push for fixes, and if experts explore the issues, several features may be revised.
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Moses
Oklahoma Viewpoints On Governor Trapp And World Ties
An editorial weighs Governor Trapp's overall impact favorably despite criticisms and notes the interconnected effects of British coal strikes on Oklahoma cotton prices. It also mentions recent rains altering Pontotoc county prospects, with corn recovery and benefits to other crops. The piece ends with a proverb about sensibility and offense.
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Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Milk worth more than oil wells in nation say dairy leaders
C M Long of Chicago told the National Hay Association that dairy cow value and products surpass oil in impact. He cited Wisconsin and Steele County Minnesota as examples where dairy prosperity rebuilt finances, farms, and communities, with millions in butter, crops, and eggs produced.
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Cedar Point
C. M. Long
Chicago
National Hay Association
United States
Mr. Long
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Denmark
Union
Federal Loan Bank of Chicago
Steele County
Half Signatures to Be Protested in Prison Label Referendum
Oklahoma City July 29 More than half the signatures on petitions seeking a referendum on the prison made product label law will be protested. The hearing opened before Secretary of State R A Sneed in the criminal court of appeals courtroom. To defeat the referendum more than 10 000 of the 36 541 signatures must be stricken.
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Oklahoma City
R. A. Sneed
Criminal Court of Appeals
Colonel predicts heavy air freight lines within five years
Col. Mitchell forecasts rapid growth in air freight over the next five years as line washouts imply higher value and longer hauls. He notes line rates could justify greater mileage and expansion despite current disruptions.
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Col. Mitchell
Oklahoma City Seeks Solution for Free Textbooks
Oklahoma schools face a legal snag tying free textbooks, with boards eyeing fall operations. State officials say districts may buy extra books or have students furnish them if needed. About 75,000 dollars in free texts are being redistributed, while surplus will be returned to the state.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
M. A. Nash
State Department
Nash
Governor Trapp Issues War Rant Through Nash Declaration
Nash stated the state acted via a deficiency war rant issued by Governor Trapp. The brief note records a formal executive action cited by Nash as the basis for subsequent measures.
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Trapp
Nash
Moonshiner fatally shot by sheriff's posse near Tulsa
J Stevens aged 63, described as an alleged moonshiner, was killed tonight by a sheriff's posse about three miles from Tulsa after he reportedly refused to surrender and reached for a rifle. Meager sheriff reports confirm the shooting as the posse surrounded him.
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Tulsa
J. Stevens
Stevens
News want ad prompts buy rent or sell
Classified brief invites readers to use a NEWS want ad to buy rent or sell items and services. It emphasizes quick listings and local reach.
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Associated Press
Shin Salve Ad Request to Ada by Mail
W E Stroud reports in Ada Oklahoma requesting four boxes of Shin Salve by return mail as they will be away when delivery occurs. The message endorses Shin Salve as a fine product and cites Gwin and Mays.
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W. E. Stroud
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Ada
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Santa Barbara
California
Gov. Trapp
Ser
Tulsa’ Sheriff's Posse
C. E. Stroud
Madill, Okla
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Tom Tramer
Tramel
Gwin & Mays
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