Shawnee Hospitality Impresses Press Association Travelogue
Advertising rates furnished on application. Shawnee hosts the press association with notable hospitality, drawing praise for arrangements that impressed editors and served as a model for other towns. The piece notes political jabs at Bailey and Tillman, a Senate chaplain blessing peacemakers, and a French hail suppression claim alongside speculation about Western cyclones being fought with artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Press Association
Fears Railroad Scheme at Muskogee Meeting
Reports from Muskogee Indian Territory May 22 describe a city assessors meeting scheduled for May 31. Skepticism exists about railroad motives, though many expect a serious, collective effort to define fair railroad property valuations influencing future taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Indian Territory
Bartlesville
Oklahoma Wins Southwestern Intercollegiate Meet
Oklahoma University captured the meet with 53 points at Oklahoma City, Texas second with 31, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College third, Missouri School of Mines fourth. Six records fell as rain soaked the track, including the half mile and one mile runs, 120 yard hurdles, running high jump, pole vault, and the relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma University
Texas
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Missouri School of Mines
Devoe lead and zinc paints marketing letters
Letter from F W Devoe & Co recounts securing agents at Delhi N Y and Ada J T Dear Sir praises Devoe white lead and zinc paint as better than adulterated rival brands claiming a 10 gallon trial led to return of leftovers and notes a planned three day picnic at Crystal Springs June 18 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
N. Y
Gladstone & Paine
Paine
Devoe
Warning Order in Indian Territory Court Case 1941
First published May 10 1941 in the United States Commissioners Court Indian Territory Sith district Spaulding Manufacturing Company is plaintiff with R H Bowers as defendant. The defendant must appear in this court in complaint and final action may be taken if not. Seal and signatures of commissioners and attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioners Court
Indian Territory
Sith
Oo Spaulding Manufacturing Company
RB. H. Bowers
R. H. Bowerie Sweenet
Epperson
S. P. Holt
Picnic at Crystal Sp I. T. Three Days Reminder
Three day picnic at Crystal Spa Institute set for June 18 19 and 20 invites attendees to enjoy events and activities planned by organizers. The notice urges participation and enjoyment across the extended weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Sp I. T
Dtw
Invasion of Sea Gulls Over New York Harbor
A Staten Island ferry passenger notes a storm driven flotilla of sea gulls sheltering near Governor's Island and the Battery. He describes their fearless behavior, flock dynamics, and the birds using skyscraper cliffs as refuge from the northeast gale.
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New York Harbor
Staten Island
New York
Governor's Island
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Jersey
Montauk
Governor’s Island
Battery
Seven Seas
Atlantic
Greater
Greek Sculptors Then and Now Show Unconscious Form
William Ordway Partridge argues in Brush and Pencil that ancient Greek sculpture expresses ideas rather than action with splendid simplicity and a sane blitheness. He notes Greek reverence for the nude and the use of drapery to enhance form, while detailing the technical method of pointing up marble as practiced by both then and now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ordway Partridge
Winkelmann
Greece
Philias
Praxiteles
Ada Nation Bank sues J W and D W Smith in territorial court
In Ada I T a notice warns J W Smith and D W Smith to appear within thirty days to answer Ada National Bank of Ada I T’s complaint. The document is signed by A G Winn A S Commissioner with J F McKeel attorney. A second item reports G W Fouts of Riverton Ill nearly robbed and describes Electric Bitters as a remedy for chronic liver conditions and other ailments available at local drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Et al
W. Smith
D W. Smith
Plainoiff
Ada National Bank of
Ada
I. T
G. W. Fouts
Riverton
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Ada National Bank
Riley Charged in Indian Territory Court Suit
In the United States Commissioners Court Sixth District Ada Indian Territory J R Riley is warned to appear in thirty days and answer Spaulding Manufacturing Company’s complaint. Witness A G Winn U S Commissioner Ada 1908. Epperson Dean attorneys for plaintiffs. Thomas P Holt non resident attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Riley
J. R. Riley
Spaulding Manufacturing Company
Ada
Indian Territory
A. G. Winn
U. S
Epperson & Dean
Thomas P. Holt
Metrip rate list and drug ad for children
This snippet lists travel rates to Ada Birmingham Decatur Kansas City Los Angeles St Paul San Francisco Mexico City Chattanooga Portland Springfield Omaha Denver with varied dates and prices. It also markets Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure for children with a signed guarantee of effectiveness from G M Ramsey, Druggist.
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Los Angeles
Cal
St. Paul
Mion
San Francisco
Mexico City
Mexico
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr. Mendenhall
G. M. Ramsey
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Antonio
Galveston
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Otis B. Weaver
M. D. Stecner
The
Maud Democrat
Bailey
White House
Tillman
Senate
New York Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
M.E. Church
South
Wilson
Oklahoma
Crystal Springs
J. M. Doss
J. T
Devoe & Co
Chicago
Commissioners Court For the
6Th. Commissioner's District
Southern District
Indian Territory of
Plaintiff
A. S
J. F. McKeel
J. E. Grigsby
M. K. T. Special
Decatur
Ill
Portland
Ore
Springfield
Omaha
Neb
Denver
Col
Missouri, Kansas
Texas Railroad
W. S. ST. George, General Passenger & Ticket Agt
Wain Vrigs
Missouri
Ranses & Texas Railway
Ada Real Estate
Beautiful Sunrise Addition
Prospectors
Weaver Building
12Th and
Broadway
Ind
Ter
Farmers Loan & Trust Co
Ada, Indian Territory
Farmers Loan and Trust Co
Ardmore Loan and Trust Co
Ss. M. Torbett
Sec. and
Treas
Brevard
S. A. Steel
Ada, I. T
M. L. Walsh
General Merchandise
1. T
Clark Drug Company
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