Oklahoma Farmers' Institute Movement Expands Nationwide
Oklahoma farmers show strong interest in the institute movement as county units form and statewide meetings loom. Territorial Board leaders including J B Thoburn and Ewers White push county and local institutes, with Stillwater specialists providing latest agricultural knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Farmers’ Institute
Territorial Board of Agriculture
J. B. Thoburn
Ewers White
Shawnee
J. H. Seamans
Grimes
J. D. Thomas
Tonkawa
T. B. Ferguson
Horace J. Newberry
Kiowa County
R. Klieper
Oklahoma City
E. J. Murphy
Custer County
The
Agricultural Board
Territorial Agricultural Board
Stillwater
Bulletin of puns and wry observations about social mores
A Philadelphia Bulletin item strings together a series of pun filled quips on manners class jokes and social rituals including hats hair wages and affections. The tone mocks pretension while noting sayings about coming out decollete gowns inked wills and the timing of time flies.
Girl's Costume Pattern 4618 For Ages 8 to 14
Yoke dress pattern described for girls with sapphire blue henrietta fabric, silk yokes and cuffs, and a waist seam over a body lining. Includes measurements and fabric quantities for sizes 2 to 14 years, with variations using lace silk velvet or ribbon trims.
How to Cook Liver and Household Craft Notes
Practical kitchen and sewing tips from a vintage guide. Includes slow thawing of meat, mint sauce sugar, cleaning collars, liver dish with pork, stale loaf heating, and fashion notes on copper painted pins, blouses with tucks, and a water with yoke collar pattern.
Indians Are Worked New Swindling Graft In Indian Territory
In Muskogee a new land graft targets Indians by charging 825 to list land with an Indian agent then drafting papers with errors that guarantee a return fee of 25 dollars. The scheme rests on a sham legality and aims to fleece Native owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pleasant Porter
Joe Mingo
Porter
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Man blown to atoms in Tulsa nitroglycerin blast
A Tulsa explosion at Guffer and Galev's nitroglycerin magazine killed a workman storing the fluid. Only a small skin fragment remained. clothing scraps and glass debris were found up to a mile away. The stockman for Western Torpedo Company delivered the explosive minutes earlier and survived with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Guffer & Galev
Western Torpedo Company
Adultery Charges Lead to Grand Jury Action
George Maxtow of Guthrie and Miss Thela Estes of Oklahoma City face adultery charges after a preliminary hearing. Estes is held on $200 bond and possibly to grand jury. Maxtow is in tolls under $500 bond. Complainant is Maxtow's separated wife.
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Cutmrie
George Maxton
Guthrie
Thela Estes
Oklahoma City
Grand Jury
Ixtow
Maxtow
City Hospital Movement Shapes Up in Muskogee
The ways and means committee of doctors Haines Oldham Heitzman White Me Means drafts plans for a city hospital. Proposed two story brick building 100 feet frontage, fully lit and ventilated, cost at least $10,000, to be operated by a volunteer citizen trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Ways and Means
Indian Agent Shoenfelt Completes Quarterly Report
Indian Agent J. Plair Shoenfelt reports receipts and disbursements totaling 900000 for the last three months. A balance of 50000 has accumulated since January, with the accounting still incomplete.
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Muskogee
J. Plair Shoenfelt
Sit
Washington
Express
Reduction of Rent on School Land in Woods County
Territorial board for leasing school lands considers petitions to cut annual rentals. A Woods County case cites eight years of poor water supply on leased land. Territorial Secretary Grimes moves to reduce rent by 20 dollars per year, voted unanimously. Governor Ferguson and Grimes have prior gap claims experience. The report also notes Mexican government allowing Chinese immigration and a coffee planter earning about 8 cents per pound.
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Guthrie
Territorial Board
Board of Equalization
Woods County
fJessee
Territorial
Grimes
Perguson
Gap
Jessee
Pointed Paragraphs From A Chicago News
A collection of humorous wry maxims on relationships and social behavior, noting common pitfalls in love and marriage. The lines critique self deception, social appearances, and human foibles with concise, ironic observations attributed to the Chicago News.
Infallible Signs and Superstitions from a Past Page
A list of quirky sayings links everyday events to omens. The notes claim actions like avoiding Friday injuries and house fires signal changes in life, while misfortune follows broken windows and trolleys. The text blends superstition with moral caution about fate and fortune.
Elevating education over punishment in prisons
The author argues progress hinges on prisoners' self respect and willingness to learn. Harsh, punitive rules undermine schooling in penal institutions and public schools alike. Criminals respond to approaches that respect humanity and avoid injurious treatment.
Guthrie Poultry Association Ends Blackwell Session
The northern Oklahoma poultry association closed its annual session at Blackwell with over 600 birds exhibited. Stone won the association cup for top bird scores above 99 points. Elected officers include W. H. Thompson president, L. Drummond vice president, Roy Shaw secretary, and W. H. Gilbert treasurer. Executive committee members are M. Morche, A. F P. Rusmisel, and W. W. Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Northern Oklahoma Poultry Association
Blackwell
Stone
W. H. Thompson
L. Drummond
Ponca City
Roy Shaw
W. H. Gilbert
M. Morche
A. F P. Rusmisel
Drummond
W. W. Slocum
Bertha Waists In Vogue For Theater And Dinner Wear
Bertha waists of many kinds are in fashion with violet crepe de Chine and chiffon velvet trim. The handkerchief style features a yoke and cuffs that can be omitted for a low waist and elbow sleeves. May Manton pattern No 4604 offers sizes 32 to 40 with material and yardage details.
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Bertha
Ultra modish trimming and May Manton patterns
The article describes fur trims and fabrics for evening gowns including ermine, squirrel, and moleskin, jet fringes for black and white frocks, green velvet leaf decorations, and rich embroideries with gold and silver. It promotes May Manton patterns with a coupon offer to E. E. Harrison & Co. for 10 cents.
Simple Taffeta Underskirt From Party Frock
Any girl with an ok party frock of taffeta can make a pretty underskirt to wear with house and evening gowns. Use wash net or point desprit for the ruffle and add bias silk bands across the bottom. Sew the ruffle to the skirt with another band for a dainty finish.
Floral Chains Replace Bead Jewelry in Fashion
Floral chains replace bead designs once popular, using ribbon or silk. Worn in chain fashion, violets, bouton roses, and forget-me-nots are the favored varieties.
Cleaning Tips From A Past Era For Daily Tasks
Simple household guidance on knife care using baking soda and bath brick, cake batter mixing by warming the basin for smoother ingredients, cork insertion after boiling water soak, and slate cleaning with washing soda to remove grease for easier writing.
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