Patent insect circular misleads wheat buyers says official
A circular touting a new areas package claims the Hessian fly will devastate wheat and describes false life cycles. Mr Thoburn sent it to postal authorities, noting the insect does not behave as described and warning promoters may be exploiting credulity or seeking a patent right similar to a prior butter scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Thoburn
Terriconsideration
Thoburn
Okma
Indian Territory
Ferguson Says Pay Full Fare
Guthrie reports a local bank attempted a 6 percent discount on Oklahoma World’s Fair warrants but Governor Ferguson declared funds would be withdrawn before submission. warrants were later received at par. The exposition appropriation and other commonwealth funds were involved with no clear reason given for discount desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Guthrie
Ishoma
D.theenne
Commonwealth
Wilcox Mail to Enid Zybra to Waenkomis
A brief dispatch notes correspondence routing from Wilcox to Enid and to Zybra then from Waenkomis to Zybra with both legs transferred. The item records mail flow between named places and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Enid
Zybra
Waenkomis
Hold For Dollar Wheat in Oklahoma Territory
Guthrie notes a territorial charter for the Partners' Co-Operative Shipping Association with headquarters in Topeka Kansas and stockholders across Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The 1500 farmers seek to hold the wheat crop until the market hits the $1 price, with members keeping their shares and new members joining daily. Freight gate resistance is also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Guthrie
Haz Ag Genas Lgge Co
Co-Operative Shipping Association
Topeke
Kan
Kansas
Nebraska
Indian Territory
S. H. Allen
James
Topeka
C. B. Hoffman
H. H. Shull
Argona
Milton
Stafford
J. G. Going
Minden
Neb
Dr. F. Engieheart
H. B. Signor
Numa
Okla
Freak Wright
Billings
Cmp
Brother in law shoots drunken officer in family clash
Rube St Clair, brother in law, shot and killed Killet Bush at his home after Bush threatened his wife. St Clair surrendered to City Marshal Heck Thomas and was jailed. Five shots were fired, two hit Bush who had been recently discharged from the police force amid multiple threats and attempted assaults. Page was in court at the time filing a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
B. Bush
Rube St. Clair
St. Clair
Heck Thomas
Bush
Smith & Wesson
Page
Bacon and Eggs Chapter XIV in a stormy tale
Dolores Johnson endures worry as she tends her father’s needs while others shield her from his room. Dr Dunwiddie and Charlie Green promise transparency as Dolores confronts guarded family limits and a visiting uncle arrives in the rain.
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Green
Dolores
Miss Johnson
Mrs. Allen
Grume Hey
Brindle
Dora
Judge Green
Charlie
Young Green
Dr. Dunwiddie
Dr. Dunwiddle
Aira
Joe
Congress urged to act to save Indian Territory schools
Muskogee report quotes superintendent John P D saying treaties require tribal affairs and funds to be settled within three years, threatening closure of seminaries day schools and orphanages. Tax exemptions on allotted lands complicate funding, risking loss of public schools for whites and Indians alike without relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Muskogee
John PD
Ehedict
Indian Territory
Militia Budget Boost For Oklahoma Guards
Oklahoma Adjutant General E P Burlingame reports a telegram from the war department confirming an apportionment of 1017.33 for the Oklahoma national guards for the year ending June 30 1903. The increase is about 56 percent from last two years totaling 7072.37 and part of a 1 000 000 congressional grant to arm and equip the militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
E. P. Burlingame
War Department
Oklahoma National Guards
Congress
States
Territories
Oklahoma City
Garber to Welcome New Mill in Near Term
Guthrie M. Fulton an Oklahoma City lawyer and H. Housh appeared before Governor Ferguson regarding a forthcoming mill in Garber. The material has arrived and is ready to be installed, signaling imminent operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garber
Guthrie
M. Fulton
Oklahoma City
H. Housh
Ferguson
Judge Burford Refuses Mandamus in Perkins Bridge Case
Chief Justice Burford denied a writ to compel B W Golden Payne county Perkins township trustee to sign warrants for bridge construction over the Cimarron river at Perkins. Henry Fregang and A A Tracon of the Midland Bridge Company sued. act allows joint county and township funding with two thirds deposited first. Golden refused to sign.
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Burford
Payne County
Guthrie
B. W. Golden
Perkins Township
Cimarron River
Perkins
Henry Fregang
A. A. Tracon
Midland Bridge Company
Kansas City
Golden
Frisco and Orient Railroads Vie to Reach Town First
Frisco surveyors under Chief Engineer McWillie camped on the town’s east side after completing a permanent survey to Fairview in Woods county. The route runs along Fifth street to the south town limits then southeast toward Oklahoma City, passing a mile north of Kiel through the Summer farm. Orient teams aim to connect Fairview to Indian Territory mines.
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Frisce
Orient
Frisco
McWillie
Fairview
Woods County
Fifth Street
Oklahoma City
Kiel
Summer Farm
Indian Territory
Labor Day Picnic Planned by Chickasha Trades Council
At a Chickasha labor meeting the Trades Council decided to celebrate Labor Day with a big picnic. A parade athletic contests races and addresses by well known orators of the two territories were planned. Unions from surrounding towns will be invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
The
Trades Council
Quarantine Line May Be Moved Across Oklahoma Counties
Guthrie R H Hahn territorial cattle inspector told Secretary Morris that cattle quarantine lines east of the Santa Fe railroad may be moved. He spoke with L J Allen federal cattle inspector during a tour to review the system. Only one herd was found in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Guthrie
R.H. Hahn
Territorial
Morris
Santa Fe
Bamber
Oklahoma
L. J. Allen
Fisherman’s tale and the bald head of a Digger Indian
Dr. David Starr Jordan recalls a California campfire tale where a Digger Indian angler uses live grasshoppers tied with a nail from his head to catch salmon trout. The key moment comes when the Indian points to his bald head, signaling his own unique baiting method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
David Starr Jordan
Stanford, Jr
University
Philadelphia
Fieterman
California
Jordan
Settling Marriage Date Practices in Ireland and Scotland
A traditional marriage custom called the settling persists in County Donegal Ireland and in Kintyre and Cowal Scotland. After public announcement friends gather at the bride’s parents home to propose dates and strike an average to set a mutually suitable wedding day. The process involves guests naming dates and agreeing on an overall choice.
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County Donegal
Ireland
Kintyre
Cowal
Great Staba training ha bigs Bagiteh farm laborers
Great Staba conducts training for farm laborers at Bagiteh to elevate skills and productivity. Officials say the program focuses on safety, efficiency, and modern farming techniques.
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Oke
Wnhator
Iran
Katelvolun
Mercer
Bic
Act of Congress
Stroot & Smith
Librarian of Congress
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