Plague of Sand Fly In North Texas Hurts Livestock
Sherman Texas August 29 reports say more than forty animals including horses mules and cattle died near Sherman in the last day from sand flies that torment stock. Farmers seek relief with stables darkened barns straw stack burning and weed destruction as remedies are tried amid widespread livestock losses.
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Sherman
Tex
Shermen
Frank Vaden
Jesse Jenking
Henry Chisholm
Louis Dumas
van Alstyne
Fort Worth reminiscences of Murray amid Oklahoma bid
Fort Worth friends recall William H. Murray then a Fort Worth lawyer fourteen years ago. The Oklahoma politician, nicknamed Alfalfa Bill, built a local network with Baskin and Hudson, taught by John McCracken, once ran Corsicana newspaper, supported Hogg, lost a senate race by one vote, and later married into Chickasaw leadership, now poised to win a congressional seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Murray
Oklahom
Fort Worth
Murray
Oklahoma
Albert J. Baskin
L. L. Hudson
Stripling
Main Street
Baskin
Stringtown
Texas
John McCracken
Corsicana
Hogg
George Clark
Waco
Geo. Jester
Leutenant
Oklahoma State Committee Chooses Frawley Secretary
West Side forces defeated the rival plan and elected Dave Frawley of Alva as committee secretary during the Oklahoma state central committee meeting. H Tom Knight's resolution to require officers to be members of the organization passed 44 to 28, removing Terral Stallings and Krouch from their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklaahoma City
West Side
State Central Committee
Dave Frawley
Alva Committee
H. Tom Knight
Rogers County
Joe E. Terral
Hobart
Duke Stallings
Durant
Julius Krouch
Tecumseh
Newtown Battlefield Monument Unveiled at Elmira
In Elmira New York a monument at the Newtown battlefield was unveiled in the 133rd anniversary of Sullivan’s victory over Brandt’s forces. Gov Dix and staff attended with patriotic societies and speakers including Lynde Sullivan descendant of Gen Sullivan. The New York legislature funded 20000 dollars to acquire the site and adjacent lands for a battlefield park.
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Elmira
N. Y
Newtown
John Sullivan
Joseph Brandt
New York
Dix
John F. Murtagh
Lynde Sullivan
Boston
Double Tragedy at Revia Ravia Ok
In Revia Ravia Oklahoma, August 29 N B Fields shot his wife twice around 11 am then killed himself, dying minutes later. Mrs Fields died about 4 pm after several hours of effort to save her. The couple had been separated for years. Elmer Fields, eldest son, was ill with typhoid fever at his mother's home. Curtis Hall family left for Los Angeles to reside in the future.
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Curtis Hall
Los Angeles
Calif
Democratic Convention Concludes Labor in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City convention adjourned after an animated session with no major splits. A motion favoring a primary for federal judges and other posts was defeated. Nomination for the state examiner post remains undecided and referred to the state committee. George L. Bowman served as temporary chair and D H Linebaugh as permanent chair as a progressive platform was adopted.
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George L. Bowman
Kingfisher
E. J. Giddings
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Giddings
Joe E. Terral
Hobart
Duke Stallings
J. A. McLaughlin
Chandler
W. E. Buckner
McAlester
Luther Harrison
Holdenville
Reading
Court of Criminal Appeals
Swamp” Campbell
Joan Harrill
W. W. Hastings
Tahlequah
Sam Massingale
Cordell
Fifth
J. M. Williams
Altus
R. L. Williams
Durant
Cruce
State Committee For Action
D. H. Linebaugh
Mortgage offer and travel note from 51-wtf Stonewall
A.Cowling of Stonewall Oklahoma solicits a first mortgage and clear abstract to secure a low five year loan with immediate availability. The message also records Mrs Hooks and her daughter arriving back from a six week visit to Stewart County Tennessee.
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A. F. Cowling
Stonewall
Okla
County contest referrals sent to committee
In Texas the county contest actions were referred to a three member committee consisting of E. J. Giddings of Oklahoma City John M. Young of Lawton and T Campbell of Frederick for consideration.
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Texas
E. J. Giddings
Oklahoma City
John M. Young
Lawton
T. &. Campbell
Frederick
Agreeable Liver Relief Ad Promises Quality Health
A Philadelphia style ad from Gwin and Mays touts Rexall Liver Salts as a guaranteed remedy for liver weakness and related ailments. It links cheerful health to liver function and notes a Muskogee convention by the W O W with Ada team participation and filmed Pathe coverage.
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Gwin & Mays
Rexall
Mosby's Men Hold Nineteenth Bull Run Reunion
Groveton Va August 29 Mosbys battalion the fortythird Virginia Cavalry Army of Northern Virginia known as Mosbys men held their nineteenth annual reunion on the Bull Run battlefield fifty years after the second engagement. Veterans retold war stories sang songs and heard speeches while an old fashioned dinner was served by the Bull Run Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survivors vow to keep reuniting while any remain. Col Moseby disbanded the troopers three weeks after Lees surrender and rarely attends reunions owing to public gatherings.
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Groveton
Forty Third Battalion
Virginia Cavalry
Army of Northern Virginia
Bull Run
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mosby
Virginia
Lee
Col. Moseby
Markers Commemorate Old Ute Pass Trail at Colorado Springs
Marble markers were placed today to honor the old Ute Pass Indian trail near Pike's Peak. The ceremony drew a large crowd during the Colorado Springs carnival and included a group of Ute Indians from the Ignacio reservation as participants.
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Colorado’Springs
Colo
Ute Pass
Pike’s Peak
Colorado Springs
Tganacio Reservation
Cotton County Created by Governor Proclamation
Governor Cruce on Wednesday proclaimed the creation of Cotton County as a bona fide county with full county privileges. Five days are allowed for towns to file applications for county seat, with Walters Randlette and likely Temple among applicants. Hearings will be set for each candidate to appear before the governor.
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Coton
Cruce Wednesday
Walters
Randlette
Temple
Private Money to Lend on Five Year Mortgages
On five year mortgages on good lands and farms in Pontotoc County. Will help you buy home and stop renting. Can often lend nearly full value of land if borrower all right. SPOT CASH paid for good lands or farms that are real bedrock bargains. Will buy your equity in unallotted or mortgaged land. If price suits can pay the cash and turn you loose. JOHN G. JAMES, Roff, Okla.
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Pontotoc County
John G. James
Roff
Okla
Nannie Henderson Leaves Ada for Tishomingo Teaching Post
Miss Nannie Henderson departed Ada this morning to teach in Tishomingo for the coming term. She is described as one of Ada's accomplished young ladies and is expected to excel in her new position.
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Nannie Henderson
Tishomingo
Nannie
Ada
Electric light and power promise home convenience
In favor of installing electricity, a householder is told that a button powers lighting, cooking, ironing, sewing, and washing with constant temperature and uninterrupted work. The ad touts the electric way as time saving, comfortable, and efficient, offered by Ada Electric and Ae ene & Gas Co in West.
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Chicago
Fort ‘Worth
Douglass Johnson
Abraham Lineal
Congress
Washington
Dr. Simmons
C.f.simmons Medicine CO
ST. Louis, Mes Suri
Gwin A
MAYS
Otate Shairmar
Stallings
Tom C.hearrill
Wagoner and Frawley
E. K. Thurmond
Beckham County
Newtown Battlefield Monument
Revia
Fred F. Brydia CO
M. & P. State Bank
Ada, Okla
H. D. Rives
Price
Frisco
Bebee
Orchard
Muskogee
Pathe Moving Picture Company
United States
Ada Title andjjTrust Company
Aeene
E. L. Steed
Texas Department Store
East Main
Texas Traction Company
Denison-Sherman -Dallas
Denison
Hhours
Dallas
Fewella
P. A
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