Center Township Fair Draws Large Crowd and Notable Exhibits
A large crowd attended the first annual township fair at Center with impressive school and farm exhibits. Five Midland township schools displayed 205 premium items, with Center school led by Prof. W. H. Morgan and assistants. Events included an arbor exhibit, a noon dinner, a program at the old schoolhouse, and two local ball games amid a strong community effort.
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Center
Good Ladies of
Morgan
J. R. Copeland
J. F. Welborn
Oakman
B. A. Pratt
Floyd
Ada
Center School
Midland Township
W. H. Morgan
Maggie Olds
F. Rice
Emma Rose
Bat” Buster
Vaness
C. W. White
Pontotoc County
Anna Sturdevant
Ruby Hawkins
Ethel Gaar
Box
James Ragland
Ruby Andrews
Wilson School
Nettie Qualls
Grace Reynolds
Pickett School
Mattie Carroll
Mary Rushing
Union Valley
Beulah Flowers
A. & M. College
Oklahoma City
East Central State Normal
Pratt and MacMillan
Clary
Miss Carney
Ruth Carter
R. W. Small
Stonewall
Maxwell
School of Oakman
Democrats Call County Meeting for Campaign Organization
The state central democratic committee asked Dr. J A Dean to convene Pontotoc county committee at the court house Saturday at 3 PM. All precinct committeemen are urged to attend and loyal democrats are invited to join in electing a finance committee and organizing for the November campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Democratic Committee
J. A. Dean
Pontotoc
State Committee
Dean
Court House
Auction and sale notices mix Ada area classifieds
Threshing machine for sale cheap with Mogul engine and International Separator. 300 acres for sale or trade near railroad, includes cultivated and alfalfa land, house and well, near Ada. Multiple short ads: hemstitching shop, house moving, team of horses, and a note about kangaroos on open ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. & P. National Bank
Ada Title and Trust Co
Rail way Employes Rally Behind Harding at Front Porch Visit
A Marion delegation from the Marion Harding and Coolidge railway club marched to Senator Harding to express allegiance to his candidacy and oppose labor leaders opposing him over the Cummins Esch act. The group presented a resolution protesting misrepresentation of his railway labor board stance and Harding reaffirmed his support for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marion
Harding
Marion, Harding and Coolidge Railway Club
Railway Labor Board
Francis Township Fair Persists Through Rain On Eventful Day
Rain delayed the Francis township fair but did not dampen efforts as students from Cedar Grove school and over sixty competitors took part in farm show exhibits. Livestock judged by Prof. Ward Chase and events like a greased pig race drew a large crowd despite rain. Directors J. B. Self and R. F. Wilborn led a determined group that transformed the day into a memorable county event.
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Francis Township
Allen
Roff
Ward Chase
Extension Department
The
M. College
Chase
Cedar Grove School
Belle Bilbert
Myrtle McCurry
Francis
Pontotoc County
Hill
J. B. Self
R. F. Wilborn
Mystery Truth Prospectus on Occult Membership in Houston
An occult features advertisement seeks 25 cents for a magazine and membership in the Universal Research Society at 217 La Branch Street Houston Texas. It promises rare books on psychic phenomena including Ouija boards spirit tables gazing crystals and related topics.
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Universal Research Society
Houston
Texas
Stonewall Township Fair Showcases Livestock Wealth
At Stonewall fair in Pontotoc county the livestock exhibit impressed with high value stock including a $2000 Aberdeen Angus bull and over $600 bulls in Shorthorns. Ada youths Joe Riddle and Lyle Sullivan showed top herds, while Zeb McCoy Bruno Mayer and Sam Mayfield led additional notable entries. Over 1000 visitors enjoyed the event with school displays from Ahloso Lula Owl Creek Frisco and judging by Curtis Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Pontotoc County
East Central State Normal
Stonewall Township
Joe Riddle
W. R. Riddle
Ada
Lyle Sullivan
B. F. Sullivan
East Central Normal
Oklahoma
Zeb McCoy
Bruno Mayer
Bruno
Sam Mayfield
Durocs
Mayfield
Rhode Island
Curtis Floyd
Floyd
W. R. Dennis
Ahloso
Lula
Owl Creek
Frisco
James R. Waldby
Otho Bray
Nannie Barnes
Nell Robinson
Josephine Purvine
Elmer Anderson
Lillian Satterfield
Opal Chaney
Scott
Luther‘ Hays
Grace Dial
Opal Truitt
Ida Bolen
Stonewall City
Why Lynchings Rise in the State
A statewide editorial condemns two recent lynchings and argues that mobs reflect failures to enforce laws and secure just verdicts. It urges citizens to perform jury duty and warns that lenient pardons and parole practices fuel mob sentiment, echoing Norman Transcript critique of officials and Governor Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Transcript
Robertson
Engraved Signet Rings Used by Greeks About 600 B C
A historical note indicates that Greeks around 600 B C used engraved signet rings. The detail emphasizes early personal insignia and mark of status in ancient society.
A Grateful Letter on Chilrens Dysentery Relief
Mrs Geo L North of Naples New York writes of her eight mile country apply when her son fell ill with dysentery. With Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy he improved quickly before a doctor arrived and was out of danger.
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Geo. L. North
Naples
N. Y
Chamberlin
Chamberlain
County Exhibit Efforts End in Unforeseen Setbacks
The article notes devoted efforts by local organizers who aimed to present the county’s best exhibit but encountered a disruption that halted their plans. Despite dedication, the project could not proceed as intended.
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Sen. Harding
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Chamberlan’s Cour
Kay Fy Cree
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the Merchants & Planters
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