Schools Un surpassed by Ed Overholser
Ed Overholser argues that among six community fundamentals business citizenship homes churches and amusements schools are the most important for growth. He praises Oklahoma’s public school system including State University State Normal Agricultural College and diverse denominational and public schools as unsurpassed by sister states.
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Ed Overholser
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
United States
State Normal
Agricultural College
Oklahoma
Penance Tale: Gossip Once Dropped Never Fully Retrieved
A peasant confesses to a monk he slandered a friend. He scatters a feather in every yard as penance, but the monk warns that gathering every feather is impossible. The tale likens gossip to feathers blown away, never fully recoverable once spoken.
Motors fund roads in Middle West via taxes
AP reports 9000 miles of good roads financed by license fees gasoline taxes and property taxes on cars in 14 Middle Western states. If all tax revenue pooled for roads only about 33000 dollars would remain unspent. Public protests grow when funds divert from construction or maintenance.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Bryan's 1896 Speech Shaped by Thorough Preparation
The account notes William J. Bryan studied the silver issue for three years and faced no new points from Hill Russell or Vilas. He entered the national convention ready, with the right mood and broad delegate support. His impromptu style arose from careful preparation, yielding a celebrated but well-timed delivery.
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William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hill
Russell
Vilas
Knotty problem of pardoning power and public conduct
A newspaper opinion weighs the limits of pardon power in Texas and Oklahoma style governance and the dangers of political favoritism. The piece recalls past boards and incidents to argue for careful selection of officials, while urging courtesy and respect for rural property and neighborly conduct.
Texas highway scandal tests Ma Ferguson leadership
The piece reports that a Texas highway corruption affair may force a special legislative session, with Governor Ma Ferguson and her husband Jim Ferguson facing possible exposure. It notes the historic weight of the scandal and hints at political turmoil and potential governance challenges ahead.
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Texas
Ma Ferguson
Jim
Jim Ferguson
Franklin Favored Turkey Over Eagle as National Bird
The article notes Benjamin Franklin opposed adopting the eagle as the national emblem. He criticized its predatory nature and flight when challenged, and argued a native turkey would be a better symbol because other nations already used the eagle. Franklin suggested the turkey was more useful and locally appropriate.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
United States
England
Turkey
State Voters Urged for Serial Bond Bill Passage
The piece argues voters will likely back a bill requiring serial bonds. It warns that wasteful sinking fund expenditures could anger voters if tallied and exposed.
Mississippi Governor Predicts Southern Growth In Migration
Mississippi Governor Whitfield says Florida’s recent capital and population surge signals a broader movement of investment and people toward the Southern states. He asserts other states will share in Florida’s gains over the past few years.
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Gov. Whitfield
Mississippi
Florida
New Auto Law Targets Unlicensed Cars and Storage
A new statute deems driving without a current year license tag an offense and prohibits garages from storing such vehicles. The provisions aim to curb tax evasion and increase state revenue through stricter enforcement.
State Commission Cuts Clerical Staff In Payroll Slash
The state corporation commission reduced its clerical force cutting $11 000 from the state payroll. The move, criticized as contrary to precedent, is praised by some as not impairing efficiency and suggested as a model for other departments to follow.
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State Corporation Commission
Commission
Voters face choices on measures as regional tensions rise
The piece notes how skipping dialogue with disliked individuals can shield one from unkind thoughts. It questions how Oklahoma voters will decide on pending measures. It also cites Greece and Bulgaria stirring a regional dispute and hopes the conflict stays contained in Europe.
Scout Troop Meeting Notes Highlight Ada Youth Leaders
Reports from Ada area troops describe Friday and Thursday meetings with song and yell practice. Troop 2, 9, 10, 3, 4, and 7 are active in church and school venues with new leaders Ralph Morrow and Browall Coffman guiding progress.
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Harry W. Miller
Chuck Huddleston
Troop 2
Fritz Johnson
Mack Braly
Dan Heard
Shipwan Bullard
Methodist Church
Glenwood School
Ralph Morrow
Frank Spencer
Roff
Joe Gist
Browall Coffman
Allen
John Morgan
Browall
Ada
First Baptist Church
Convention Hall
Methodist
Irving School
Presbyterian Church
Tiger Machine May Be Repaired
East Central coach C Raymond Cox announces the Tiger lineup will be shuffled as the team prepares for Northwestern at Alva. Captain Kelley and Capps are expected to return after injuries from Saturday's Weatherford game with no broken ribs. Kelley sprained ankle improving.
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Weatherford Bulldogs
Kelley
Capps
Northwestern
Alva
C. Raymond Cox
East Central
Cox
Tiger
Chinese wives beaters forced to stand on street corners
Reports describe punishment where men accused of domestic violence are made to stand in public, holding placards detailing their offense as a deterrent in China. Public shaming illustrates official stance against spousal abuse and reflects social and legal pressures on perpetrators.
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China
U.S. Upholstery Leather Largely Used by Auto Makers
Four fifths of the upholstery leather produced in the United States is allocated to automobile manufacturing, indicating a strong auto industry demand for interior materials.
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U. S
Bobbed Grandma Younger and the Long Life Myth
Sacramento reports a health bulletin discussion on longevity suggesting long hair and beards vanish to extend lifespans. Quoted Dr. Thurman B. Rice notes a modern trend toward 125 years, contrasting past eras with shorter lifespans and praising self care for longer life.
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Sacramento
State Board of Health
Thurman B. Rice
Indiana
Maryland champion whittler crafts violin from matches
John Shields, Maryland's champion whittler, has created a violin using only matches. The remarkable craft showcases skill in woodwork and patience, highlighting a unique artistic feat by a noted regional competitor.
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John Shields
Maryland
Whittler
New Game Preserve Approved in Oklahoma Mountains
Oklahoma City Oct 26 A new state game preserve of 23000 acres will be leased this week announced by Al Reaves state game warden The land lies in the Kiamichi mountains about 15 miles from the present preserve in Pushmataha county.
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Oklahoma
City
al Reaves
Kiamichi Mountains
Pushmataha
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