Oklahoma Board Adopts Local Hiring and State Buy Rule
The Oklahoma board of public affairs approves a policy to hire union labor for state building projects and require purchases to stay within the state if prices match outside firms. A dispute arises when the state treasurer protests sourcing lithographed checks from a Topeka firm, insisting the board not override existing arrangements.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
State Board of Public Affairs
Topeka
Oklahoma City
Menefee
Electric Bitters for Health and Beauty Boost
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous irritability and skin blemishes caused by kidney poisons. It claims the tonic purifies blood and steadies stomach liver and kidneys, producing a stronger nerve and lovelier complexion. Sold for 50 cents at G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ramsey’s
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism by relieving pain and swelling in joints and muscles. It promises improved activity and health with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by G. M. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
G. M. Ramsey
Tariff Battle Said to Be Rigged by Aldrich Jokers
Washington correspondent charges the tariff bill was shaped by Sen. Aldrich through private talks with big manufacturers. The piece claims a system of jokers and standpatters produced hidden rate increases, sacrificing transparency and consumer costs for protected interests.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Aldrich
Finance Committee
House
Rhode Island
Severe hail storm devastates Shawnee causing glass losses
A major hail and wind storm struck Shawnee at 7:30 PM lasting about 45 minutes. Windows shattered in homes and businesses including Mammoth and Majestic Airdome. plate glass losses estimated at $1,000. A portable peanut car was overturned trapping its owner H. Hogg until help arrived. Severe damage reported across the city with crops potentially harmed.
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Shawnee
Main Street
Bell Street
Main
Mammoth
H. Hogg
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for blood and skin diseases
An Ada Oklahoma notice promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin ailments with claims of healing sores, pains, and skin conditions. It lists a $1 per bottle price and a free sample offer from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Georgia, with local sale by G. M. Ramsey and a brief local note about Miss Clara Good visiting relatives in Roff.
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Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
Ada
Okla
G. M. Ramsey
Democrats Stand By Income Tax Plan Amid Senate Tactics
Washington June 17 Democrats after a two hour meeting announced they would back the pending income tax amendment as long as chances remain for passage. They then would likely vote for a constitutional amendment joint resolution and for a tax on net earnings of corporations, closely aligned with progressive Republicans on the issue though wary of Taft’s influence on Senate leadership.
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Senate
Aldrich
Joker
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Taft
Congress
Senator Bourne
Oregon
Bourne
Democrats
White House
Cummins
Denver Boiler Explosion Kills Three, Leaves Nine Injured
At the Denver Gas and Electric plant on Sixth and Lawrence a 200 ton boiler exploded at 6 30 PM causing three deaths nine severe injuries and three missing. The boiler was hurled 800 feet destroying the roof and walls and cutting lights for hours. Property damage is estimated between 250000 and 500000.
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Denver
Denver Gas & Electric Company
Sixth and
Lawrence Street
Good by Booze and the Dry Law Order
The American Express agent must halt liquor deliveries in the city and return six cases on hand as state officials push a court case to define where a carrier's contract ends. The move follows Attorney General West’s suit limiting private home alcohol orders and mirrors actions by railroad and express firms.
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American Express Company
West
Supreme Court
Shawnee Herald
Singing School at Asbury Methodist Church Tonight
Join the singing school at Asbury Methodist church. It meets every Friday night with Prof. A. L. Fentem as instructor, praised for his work at the County Institute. Come and be with us conducted by C. C. Barnhardt and P. C.
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Asbury Methodist Church
A. L. Fentem
County Institute
C. C. Barnhardt
P. C
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised as perfect healer
A historic testimonial extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, eczema and more. It touts its effectiveness on sore eyes, cold sores and chapped hands, claiming infallibility for piles. Available for 25 cents at G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
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Bucklen
G. M. Ramsey
Mayor Is Sustained In Oklahoma City Spat
In McAlester Oklahoma at the spring election Democrats chose the mayor while Republicans won a council majority. A historic clash over police control ended when Judge Phil D Brewer sustained the mayor. The rival police forces were withdrawn and no appeal was filed.
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McAlester
Okla
Oklahoma
Phil D. Brewer
Farmers Preparing Crops for Ada Barbecue on July 5
Farmers idle until after two today. Country workers expect a mammoth crop year and plan to put crops in fine shape for the Ada barbecue on July 5, with many attending the event.
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Ada
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B. H. Mason
Ada, Okla
First National Bank
First National Bank of Ada
A. Norris
Pres
H. T. Douglas, V. P. M. D. Timberlake
Cashier
Byrd
K. E. Haynes
F. O. Harriss
Committee On Finance
Pottawatomie
East Main
Clara Good
Roff
Cummin
Senator Cummins
Dis
Mr. Taft
Cincinnati
Schadol
Farmers
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