Rubbish and demagoguery in public life draw scrutiny
A McAlester News-Capitol editorial laments demagogues and evasive rhetoric in U S politics. It notes voters awakening to truth, critiques highway and farm board actions, and recalls a Seminole arrest and a joke about bank note wording as it cites broader public dissatisfaction.
Campaigns Then And Now Reflect On Public Pulse
A nostalgic look contrasts 1896 Bryan era enthusiasm with modern campaigns driven by radio and cars. The piece recalls a massive 16 to 1 parade, torchlight speeches, and a landslide for Bryan, then shifts to Gandhi's gains for untouchables in India and Wisconsin politics as La Follette faces defeat. It also honors Tulsa attorney Gray Carroll for completing a $25,000 debt repayment with unwavering honesty.
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Maine Barometer Sees Democratic Tide in State
Veteran Washington correspondent Mark Sullivan writes that Maine acts as a barometer for national trends. He says a strong Democratic showing in Maine this year would signal a nationwide Democratic tide come November, though few expect a Maine win for Democrats.
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A Lesson in Prayer From Sunday School Commentary
The piece discusses prayer as a human constant, contrasts Jesus model prayers with Pharisee and publican motives, and notes that true prayer seeks God’s will and mercy. It cites parables of the unjust judge and the widow and the Pharisee and publican to illustrate accessibility to God and sincerity of petition. It ends with church reliance on prayer and a brief political poll note about Roosevelt versus Hoover విద్య
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Farmers Unite For Better Prices Fight
The farmer holiday idea spreads as farmers unite to withhold products from markets. They argue prices have stagnated for 12 years and insist on a fair deal, provided they avoid violence while pursuing an improved outcome.
McKeown Addresses Konawa American Legion Meeting
Congressman Tom D. McKeown spoke to Gilber t Lackey Coble Post members in Konawa sharing wartime memories and his long Washington service. He recalled the draft, bonuses, Panama investigations, Pershing cables, and support for cash payment of adjusted compensation certificates, urging rapid passage of the Patman bill.
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Oklahoma
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Miss Maude Thomas says she will be governed by law
Oklahoma City Sept 26 Miss Maude O Thomas declares she will be governed by the law in her stance on the Oklahoma supreme court reinstating Lew Wentz She avoided commenting on Gov Murray and his plans and said she would follow legal rulings. Wentz in Los Angeles said he expects to return to Oklahoma soon and will be governed by the law as interpreted by the courts.
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Maude O. Thomas
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Los Angeles
Oklahoma
Sterling Sues Over Texas Democratic Runoff Results
Governor R S Sterling filed suit in district court alleging 55 000 illegal votes were cast in the August 27 runoff between him and Miriam A Ferguson for Texas governor The case set for October 3 in Judge W F Robertson's court Ferguson was declared the Democratic nominee after a state convention at Lubbock on September 13 with Ferguson leading Sterlings tally by about 4000 votes
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