Indian Affairs Head Sells Returns to Muskogee
Cato Sells commissioner of Indian affairs is back in Muskogee Oklahoma after canceling a Texas trip to handle essential work. He notes reforms needed in Indian minor guardianship and blames bulk guardianship litigation for graft opportunities while praising United States Attorney D H Linebaugh Indian Superintendent Dana H Kelsley and others for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Texas
Sary
Sells
Washington
Indian Bureau
Oklahoma
United States
D. H. Linebaugh
Dana H. Kelsley
Mr. Sells
Dr King's New Life Pills Ideal Laxative
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle natural laxative for bowel and liver troubles. It claims to stimulate regulate and tone the entire system with a 25 cent price, available from all druggists and from H E Bucklen and Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
H. E Bucklen and Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ada Commercial Club Pushes Good Roads Legislation
The Ada Commercial Club asks for a three member committee to seek support from legislators for a small district road improvement law in Oklahoma. The panel should include two Ada citizens and one farmer near each road entering Ada, aiming to place at least one local man on each committee. Kin Hubbard urges making a noise for Good Roads to spur prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Commercial Club
Ada
Kin Hubbard
Better roads urged as farmer interests rise across states
The article argues for road improvements, citing 41 states with highway laws and 35 with state aid. It notes 9 million dollars spent in central and south Texas, Kansas highway funds, and a US Department of Agriculture estimate of 185 million dollars for 1913. It urges farmers to support road maintenance to boost property values.
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Central
South Texas
Kansas
Office of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Byrd’s Mill
Page
Confederate Camps urged memorial services for S A Cunningham
Ada Oklahoma January 10 1914 notice to all Confederate veterans of Chickasaw Brigade urges suitable services in memory of S A Cunningham editor of the Confederate Veteran who recently died. Gen Sam Hargis Com Chickasaw Brigade orders each camp to choose time and place. Papers friendly to the cause to copy. Subscribe for the Ada Weekly News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
S. A. Cunningham
South
Nashville
Tenn
Chickasaw Brigade
Sam H. Hargis
L. C. Vy
Konawa Receives Katy Freight Division Headquarter
The Katy railroad freight division moves from Shawnee to Konawa after trials in Shawnee. Four crews will operate from Konawa with two trains nightly, and more families are expected as repairs shops are established. The move signals future growth for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Railroad
Shawnee
Konawa
Dragging Road To Cemetery Demonstrates Road Repair
This morning John W. Beard A L Beck J A Biles W D Hays and perhaps others decided to give another demonstration of road dragging and this afternoon they put the drag to work on the road to the cemetery where work was badly needed. This will give many farmers a chance to see how well this plan works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Beard
A. L. Beck
J. A Biles
W. D. Hays
Ada Loses To Holdenville In Tie Game
The Holdenville girls defeated Ada to 12 in a prolonged tie and won the rematch free throws by Ada fouls. A return game will be played soon at Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Ada
Holdenville High School
Jewell Named Sovereign Adviser of Woodmen of the World
J C Root’s death elevates W A Fraser to sovereign adviser, creating a vacancy. Fraser appoints Col. B W Jewell of Omaha as sovereign finance committee chairman. Jewell, a founder with long official ties, gains a role equal to vice president with higher pay and has been active in Woodmen affairs in Texas and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Root
Woodmen of the World
W A. Fraser
Sovereign Adviser
Fraser
Col
B. W. Jewell
Omaha
Sovereign Finance Committee
Col. Jewell
Texas
Wonderful Cough Remedy Dr King’s New Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cough cold and throat and lung medicine. A Tennessee merchant tester praises its sales and claims quick relief for long standing coughs and colds with a family use recommendation. The ad offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar from H E Bucklen and Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. P. Lawson
Eidson
Tenn
H. E. Bucklen and Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Barthold Calls Wood War Scare Annual and Fomented
Representative Barthold today called Major General Wood’s testimony about American troops lacking ammunition and artillery an annual war scare. He said the agitation aims to pressure Congress into new appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Barthold
Wood
Congress
Allen oil well yields surge after deeper drilling
The Allen oil well shows improved flow after drilling deeper into the sand. Reports say initial output reached 50 to 75 barrels daily, with pumps expected to push to 100 or more. A seven hour pumping on Wednesday drew 72 barrels at about 250 barrels daily, suggesting a future yield of 100 to 120 barrels per day.
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Allen Oil
Steedman
Allen
Cure for indigestion and stomach trouble claims by Barker
John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan says Chamberlain's Tablets cured his heartburn indigestion and liver complaints. The ad asserts permanent relief is possible and urges purchase from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R- Barker
Battle Creek
Mich
Chamberlain
Lawton Officials Plan Ringling Road Extension Meeting
Lawton Oklahoma officials A R McLen nan and Roy F Champion of the Chamber of Commerce travel to Wilson to meet J L Mamon of Ringling road with Lawton club members M S Simpson R L Robertson and Will Clift. They aim to extend the line to Lawton and will be met by Mr Hammon tomorrow with the committee brought in on a special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
A. R. Mclennan
Roy F. Champion
Lawton
Normal Triumphs 46 to 6 Over Calvin Athletic Club
Normal defeated Calvin athletic club 46 to 6 in the Normal gymnasium. McMillan starred with sharp passes and dribbling while guards shut down Calvin’s offense. McCain and Roddie led as forwards as the Orange and Black dominated from early, with strong teamwork and constant ball control.
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Harvey M. Black
Normal
Calvin Athletic Club
Calvin
McMillan
Orange and Black
Wallace
Tolbert
Messenger
Stegall
Hard Fought Bout As Guards Hold Steady
Training and much practice show as the dribble used by players for baskets. Difficulty in finding the net at first is evident but they quickly score. Both players earn points while the opposing guards play a hard, consistent game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firet
Historic Basketball Box Score Fragments Highlight Players
The record lists field goals by Normal-Stegall and McCain with multiple players contributing. It shows several players with no field goals and a mix of foul throws by Gross and 3 foul throws by others, including substitutions like Carmen.
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Stegall
McCain
Messenger
Roddie
R McMillan
Wallace
Tolbert
Calvin—Carter
Gross
Hardwick
Bennett
Hensley
Chestine
Carmen
Stratford Wants Water and Lights
Stratford city council calls a mass meeting of citizens to discuss a water works and electric light system. Officials urge every resident to attend and express views on a major, long term town improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Stratford Tribune
Worms Cause of Your Childs Pains
A Victorian-era ad claims worms cause fever thirst and abdominal pains in children. It promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as safe relief that both kills worms and acts as a laxative to improve health. The product is sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co with mail and druggist options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Philaor St. Louis
Death rates in United States by city and state
Census statistics for 1911 show New Orleans and Albany with the highest city death rate at 20.4 per 1 000. Seattle records the lowest at 8.8 per 1 000. New Hampshire tops states with 17.1 while Washington reports 8.5. Fall River and Lowell report high infant deaths, and San Francisco leads in personal crisis reports with Memphis in violent deaths.
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Washington
D. C
New Orleans
Albany
N. Y
United States
Seattle
New Hampshire
Fall River
Lowell
Mass
San Francisco
Memphis
200000 Acres of Timber Land Sold at Auction
In Idabel Oklahoma on January 7 a sale of over 200000 acres of timber land ended Wednesday. Some parcels suitable for farming brought 30 dollars per acre. Lumber firms bought thousands of acres as the rule favoring small buyers was not observed. About one third of the land remained unsold, mostly because it lies far from railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idabel
Cunningham Johnson Wedding at 400 South Rennie
Mr Othneil W Cunningham of Lebanon Tennessee and Miss Willie Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnson were married at 4 0p m Thursday at the bride's parents home Rev George W Sherman of Chickasha performing the ceremony The couple left for Oklahoma City then Ada where they will live at Judge A G Winn's residence The bride recently moved here and is praised for charm and pleasant personality Numerous presents testified to the couple's popularity.
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Othneil W. Cunningham
Lebanon
Tenn
Willie Johnson
J. Bohnson
Hartsville
South Rennie
George W. Sherman
Chickasha
Katy
Oklahoma City
Ada
A. G. Winn
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Ralphibrooks, Mgr
W. S. Morrison
Ada Weekly
Dascomb-Daniels Lbr. CO
C. E. Cunning, Mgr
Gen. Woods
Seward Place
Ringling Road
Calvin Athletics
Denison
Sherman
Dallas
West Waco Ferris
ENNIS
Lancaster Waxahachie
Italy
Hillsboro
Corsicana
Arlington FT. Worth
Cleburne
N. C
Jas. P. Griffin, G. P. A
Dallas, Texas
MR. Feeder
HESS
Dr. Hess
Mark
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Ric Rexall
Store Okla
Cunningham-Johnson
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