Debate on County Scrip and Seat Location in Pontotoc
The piece discusses funding via bonds under legislative authority and the delayed revenue from taxation. It notes a constitutional limit on courthouse or jail construction before April 1909 and a vote on county seat location. It questions political optics, party leadership, and possible colored opposition tied to prohibition and statehood debates in Oklahoma.
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Ponto‘toc
Ada
Pontotoc
Han
Two Fatal Accidents Claim Two Teens
Two 16 year old boys died in separate accidents. Hugh Paullin was shot when a load discharged from a cart in Durant. Orville Trimble was killed while handling a gun in a room.
Crowded Rail Yards Prompt Statewide Reform Talk
OCR fragment discusses complaints about crowded railroad yards and freight depots, noting similar issues in other cities. It argues legislative action is necessary and mentions interstate roads commissions and constitutional provisions tied to the new state. The piece cites Mr. Bryan and hints at legislative remedies.
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Bess
Bryan
Eminent Doctor Ads Kidney Tonic Amid Stale Claims
A New York daily mentions a kidney disease remedy touted to relieve many cases before Bright's disease stage. The ad promises fast pain relief with a pink candy and offers a free trial and a 26 cent box. G M Ramsey sells the product in Racine Wisconsin.
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Borst
New “York
Bright
Shoup
Racine
Wis
G. M. Ramsey
Wagon Accident Injures Worker In Fall From Runping Gear
A wagon man fell from running gear when the oodles pole broke causing the vehicle to topple under the wheels. Dishes were broken and injuries reported as a result of the accident.
Angelo Scott Seeks Reelection at Oklahoma A&M College
Angelo Scott, president of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, announces he will seek reelection at the end of his current term. The former newspaperman is expected to return to journalism if not reelected.
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Stillwater
Angelo Scott
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Restorative claim for stomach and heart nerves
An advert for Dr. Shoop's Restorative from Racine Wis promises to strengthen weak stomach and heart nerves to ease dyspepsia and palpitations. It offers free samples by mail and urges readers to write for a test, noting the product is sold by G M Ramsey.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
G. M. Ramsey
Unclear fragment hints at past score and timing
Fragmentary text mentions a past score and counting past performance. No identifiable people or organizations are readable to anchor a fuller card.
Sawdust as Fireproof Wall Fill In Early Home Heating Idea
An Indianapolis Star report extols sawdust filling walls and ceilings as an insulating fuel saver. It argues sawdust damps and dries without decay, slows heat loss, and deters rats, with a contractor claiming thirty seven years of uninterrupted use in walls and ceilings at low cost.
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Inadianapolis Star
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