Barefoot Boy Talk and Texas Leaders of Yesteryear
The column reflects on barefoot summers, critique of public campaigns, and social wit. It recalls Mark Twain’s humor, notes on hick towns, and urges independent thinking. It closes with the death of former Senator Culberson and compares Texas leaders of the 1890s to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Culberson
Texas
Jim Hogg
John H. Reagan
Richard Coke
Roger Q. Mills
D. B. Culberson
Stone Mountain Controversy Over Borglum Contract
The article argues the Stone Mountain project is justifiable in cancelling sculptor Gutzon Borglum’s contract due to neglect of work and focus on notoriety. It portrays the sponsoring organization as financially sound and capable, envisioning a durable monument to the Old South and New. A radio broadcast from Ada and remarks on Pontotoc county poultry spur wider national interest in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Stone Mountain
Gutzon Borglum
Mountain of Stone
Pyramids
Egypt
Bristow
Pontotoc County
J. B. Hill
Erie
Pennsylvania
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Treadwell
Rochester
Minnesota
Bryan County
Durant Democrat
Oklahoma City News Highlights Marble Contest And Labor Outlook
The Oklahoma City News reports on a marble editor and state marble tournament with the winner headed to a national meet. It notes weaker union pressure this session, and discusses prison-made goods, soil conservation drives, a new county commissioner electing plan, and the 1924 cotton crop surge. The piece also cites remarks on self-made success, a pill idea for politicians, and Gov. Trapp’s stop look listen law affecting railroad crossings. Ada oil fields and small, long-lived wells are mentioned for regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City News
United States
Local Frisco and area residents noted in Frisco report
FRISCO W R Dennis of Lula visited on business. Hay barn work finished and painting underway. Mr Hisaw sold O S Massey farm holdings to Mr Gentry and plans to move east. Visitors from Circe Ark and Los Angeles with plans to move to Hot Springs. Rosa Leek and Barney visited relatives. McClain attended Ada on business. Franks basketball teams beat local teams. Mrs I T Hoggatt visited Ahloso with Rosa Seek. Cemetery cleanup near completion with graves reset. Rev Crockett preached to a large crowd. An Old Timer Note on Wall Street profits versus mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
W. R. Dennis
Lula
J. N. Prince
Carol
Los Angeles
Cailif
I. T. Hoggatt
Hot Springs
Rosa Leek
Barney
L. L. McClain
Ada
Franks
Ahloso
Rosa. Seek
Ray Wilmuth
Baby
Fess Little
Rev. Crockett
Commission to Appoint Muscle Shoals Sale Commission
President Coolidge will appoint a six member commission soon to decide the disposition of Muscle Shoals. The body may include administration officials and perhaps a cabinet member, with reports expected at the next Congress opening after consulting prominent engineers.
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Washington
Coolidge
Fiys
Muscle Shoals
House
Congress
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ADA Weekly News
Wm. Dee Little
Byro Norrell
News Publishing ® Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Evening News
Associated Press
Usurness
Harry Sinclair
Fall
Sinclair
Mark Twain
Logan
Okmulgee
Europe
Gov. Trapp
Wall Street
Birmingham
Ala
Commission
Broadway
13Th Street
Bilgrim Petroleum Company
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