Oklahoma crop notes show higher cattle receipts and better cotton conditions
The Oklahoma crop notes report cattle receipts at Oklahoma National Stock Yards totaling 41,844 in August 1923, up from 37,744 in 1922, with year to date increases. Cotton conditions improve after rains, boll weevil damage is limited, and pastures recover as grain sorghums and corn for fodder rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Crop Notes
Oklahoma National Stock Yards Company
Oklahoma National Stock Yards
Oklahoma
United States
J. A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Winter window boxes brighten dreary streets at home
The article extols winter window boxes filled with evergreen scrubs and tiny trees to transform brown city houses into cheerful, inviting homes. It notes darker green or black boxes for stone houses and white for brick, urging substantial outdoor greenery to lift spirits during long winters.
Straw waste worries Oklahoma farmers and soil fertility
H. M. Bainer argues in Oklahoma Farmer that the Southwest burns or wastes roughly 60 million dollars worth of straw yearly, neglecting vital fertilizing components and vegetable matter. He notes soil fertility loss already exceeds a third and continues to decline, urging concern for the region's agricultural future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bainer
Oklahoma
Southwest
Naval officials link quake to destroyer division disaster
High naval officials theorize a tidal wave or seismic disturbance from the Japanese earthquake caused the destroyer division disaster off the California coast yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Destroyer Division
California
No Relief Sought in Tulsa Martial Law Update
James C. Colburn of Collinsville is in military custody after questioning by a military court. Roy Walker and N. R. Albert face new rioting charges related to the Jim Neifah whipping at Twin Mounds. Governor Walton claims Tulsa county judges and officers are under an “invisible government,” with martial law remaining in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
James C. Colburn
First National Bank of
Collinsville
Roy Walker
N. R. Albert
Jim Neifah
Twin Mounds
East Central college reports record enrollment strains facilities
Enrollment at East Central college far exceeds expectations with the commercial department overwhelmed and junior high classes at capacity. President A Linscheid notes the full tally will come later as life diploma and certificate classes show strong growth while city schools continue regular operations with most classifications completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central College
A. Linscheid
Linscheid
City Schools
Trotsky Reported assassinated in Moscow
Berlin dispatch cites Moscow sources claiming Leon Trotsky, the Soviet war minister, has been assassinated. No details are provided and no confirmation from other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodon
Berlin
Moscow
Leon Trotsky
Governor Walton visits Tulsa to survey martial law
Governor Walton arrived in Tulsa to inspect conditions as part of efforts to decide on lifting martial law in Tulsa County. He plans talks with chamber of commerce leaders and Adjutant General Markham after a month of military rule aimed at curbing flogging parties and mob activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Tulsa County
Gove Walton
Walet
Chamber of Commerce
Markham
Walton
Oklahoma City
Capitol
Oklahoma City approves bill enabling legislature to convene without governor call
Petitions by Campbell Russell, former SCC chair, urged a bill to let the legislature convene without a gubernatorial call and were approved by Secretary of State Snead. The governor sought AG opinion on legality of the October 2 special election for five constitutional amendments, with the AG saying injunctions threaten the election and advising the board not to finalize ballot contracts until legality is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Campbell Russell
State Corporation Commission
Snead
Walton
Election Board
Earthquake in Tokyo Raises Death Toll and Relief Efforts
Reports indicate 150000 deaths from the quake and tsunamis around Tokyo with groups of bodies found daily. Debris removal proceeds as relief personnel arrive and streetcar crews clear tracks. foreigners consider moving business, while Japanese vow to rebuild a greater Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Osaka
Kobe
Yokohama
Jealous man held on charge in Texas arson case
In Fort Worth Texas on September 11 a jealous man was accused of starting a fire that killed H F Jones 68 and destroyed W H Miles home near Decatur The accused Anver Dean 39 is jailed on arson charges with plans to file murder charges He allegedly threatened Miss Miles after her rejected marriage proposal and mentioned a rodeo performer from Ardmore Oklahoma as a rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
W. H. Miles
Decatur
Texas
H. F. Jones
Miles
Elzabeth
Anver Dean
Miss Miles
Dean
Confederate Veterans Reunion Nears Final Arrangements
Capt. A. M. Crow reports that planning for the Confederate veterans reunion is nearly complete with three days of activities at the convention hall. Mrs. C. D. Price will oversee the dining room and Bud Rich will be the cook as about 300 veterans are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Crow
Good Exhibits At Francis Fair
Francis Township Fair drew a good crowd and showed livestock, farm, home and school displays similar to prior years. Oakman school entries and Mrs. Sloan Palmer’s canning set high records with many named exhibitors and first and second premiums awarded across hogs, cattle, dairy, poultry, crops, and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Township
Francis
Oakman
Sloan Palmer
J. N. Lillard
Duroc Jersey
W. A. Surginer
Jack
Oakman School
All
Frank Scroggins
A. A. Bryant
J. F. Lillard
H. C. Stephens
Poland
Leon Wilburn
Poe Watson
Virgil Hunt
J. R. Eppier
W. D. Towers
Earl Eppier
Speaighis Hippler
J. N. Fulier
W. S. Duvall
G. D. Myers
Louis Roberts
J. N. Garrison
Ethel Watson
Lois Wilburn
Pen Am
Lola Hardwick
Ze N. Garrison
N. Puiler
Oklahoma Klan unmasked as Gov Walton ends masked parades
Governor J C Walton issues a proclamation banning masked demonstrations and orders unmasking of Ku Klux Klan members across Oklahoma. Grand Dragon N C Jewett says the move stems from fear of martial law and aims to curb flogging and intimidation. plan includes military rule if local governments remain subservient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Invisible Empire
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
Ku Klux Klan
Walton
Grand Dragon N.C
Creek County
W. O. Beech
Baptist Church
Bristow
Basil E. Newton
Atlanta
State of
Klan
Refugees Arrive at Kobe as Relief Efforts Expand
US reports nearly all foreign residents of Yokohama have reached Kobe amid a large refugee flow. Consul Dickover says refugees are cared for by Kobe relief, with medical aid from American naval ships and supplies expected from Hong Kong Manila and Shanghai. Japanese refugees also arriving. Red Cross relief fund drive surpasses five million dollars as needs grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yokohama
Kobe
State Department
Consus Dickover
Hong Kong
Manila
Shanghai
German Mark Falls to Record Low Against Dollar
German marks quoted in New York at 114,940,000 to the dollar, the lowest level reached to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ardmore Boy Reported Dead at Yokohama
Washington reports identification of two enlisted men at Yokohama naval hospital as Paul Raymond Cannon and Antonio Anglignlo. Cannon’s next of kin is John B. Cannon of Ardmore Oklahoma, while Anglignlo is listed as Middle Village Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Navy Department
Naval Hospital
Yokohama
State Department
Paul Raymond Cannon
John B. Cannon
Hargrove Street
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Antonio Angliglo
Middle Village
Long Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byron Norrell
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Jim
Red Cross
C. A. Davis
Santa Barbara
Calif
Pacific Squadron
Point Arguella
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Navy Marine
Pacific
San Diego
Naval Base
Delphic
Young
S. P. Lee
Nicholas Fuller
Chauncey
Woodbury
Reno
San Miguel Island
C. J Holland
Head
Convention Hall
Dragon
Duncan
Okla
Stephens County
Comanche
Comache
Fair Ground
Japanese Relief Commission
American Red Cross
Eee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!