Foot Amputation After Cotton Gin Accident
Lawrence Sherick employed at Ferry Cotton gin lost his left foot in a machinery accident while near the seed conveyor. George Rigger witnessed the fall and saved him from being drawn into the gear until relief arrived. Doctors amputated the crushed limb about six inches above the ankle and he was taken to his aunt Mrs Chambers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sherick
Ferry
Sherick Minto
George Rigger
Sherick
Erick
Jim
Kerley and
Mitchell
Mra
Great Scheme for Oklahoma City's Park Boulevard System
Oklahoma City plans a thirty mile long boulevard system around the city with widths from 200 to 500 feet and a center auto speedway. The project aims to eliminate grade crossings and provide carriage driveways for scenic views, linking the park plan to make the city one of the country’s great examples of urban beauty.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Park Board
Anti Horse Thief Association Holds Oklahoma Convention
At Lawton state convention of the independent Oklahoma State Anti Horse Thief Association, Guthrie headquarters arranged rewards of 200 for horse or mule thefts and 100 for grand larceny convictions. The group reports recovering property worth 80000 and catching about 400 thieves in ten years, with over 300 lodges in Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Guthrie
Gssociation
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Government anti merger suit hearings begin in New York
The government anti merger suit opens this afternoon before Special Examiner Sylvester G. Williams. High railway officials including M. Huiriman are expected to appear, signaling possible significant developments in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sylvester G. Wiliams
M. Huiriman
County Court Delays After Three Weeks of Civil and Criminal Work
The county court has delayed civil and criminal hearings for three weeks. Judge Holding noted many defendants and attorneys were not ready for trial, causing docket backlog. Several cases were dismissed for want of prosecution, others continued. two bootlegging bonds were forfeited and Louis Rogers case dismissed. Slim Cornutt’s case was called Tuesday afternoon.
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Holding
John Steen
Lon Hickman
Louis Rogers
Crse
Slim Cornutt
Dan Cupid described as a successful musical comedy
A critic lauds Dan Cupid for its scenery and beauty, praising its costuming and careful construction. The review notes more musical comedies should imitate its pains for success. The piece played at McAninch on Thursday, December 19.
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Dan Cupid
Ice Cream Makers Convene in Memphis December Meeting
A December Memphis convention of the National Ice Cream Manufacturers opens this morning and runs through the day. Prominent ice cream makers attend to discuss trade topics and the varying degrees of frigidity in ice cream as the industry visits the slower winter period.
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Memphis
Tenn
Easy money theory confounds human nature in toil
The article argues against the widespread belief that easy money tempts all, noting that even those with scruples may seek gain without effort. It traces the psychology to a natural revolt against labor and to the role of love for family in sustaining hard work, while acknowledging some fail to toil for its own sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kausoy City Journal
Little Miss Caroline Becomes Flower Girl
A young girl named Caroline, age unspecified, was chosen as the wedding flower girl. In planning her outfit the color pink socks were chosen to reach midway to the knee. Caroline previously wore sacks in summer and surprised guests by wearing stockings, explaining she is saving her legs for the wedding.
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Miss Caroline
Caroline
Anadarko Library Seeks Wider Citizen Support
The Anadarko library reports steady progress but notes uneven public interest in its work. Members urge immediate ticket purchases to join the library association and vote at January’s annual election for a board of eight managers led by Chairman Mrs. H. E. Sutter.
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Anadarko
Library Association
Commercial Club
Philomathic Society
The
H. E. Sutter
Mra. A
Craig
Adolph Youngheim
A. T. Boys
D. Russell
Blackman
Mra
J. J. Baird
H. M. Tilton
J. H. White
War ships start home from Mediterranean voyage
Rear Admiral Sperry leads a large U S fleet homeward via Suez and the Mediterranean with divisions assigned to ports including Colombo Marseilles Genoa Naples Athens and Malta. Dates show arrivals January mid month through February 6 with Gibraltar and Hampton Roads final legs.
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Manila
Sperry
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Colombo
Mediteraanean
Connecticut
Vermont
Villa Planehe
Minnesota
Kansas
Marseilles
Georgia
Nebraska
Kentucky
Genoa
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Lehorn
Suisiana
Virginia
Malta
Algiers
Ohio
Missouri
Athens
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Kearsarge
Naples
Negro Bay
Gibralter
Hampton Roads
A Spiritual Carrot
A lay preacher recalls a veteran saying that a spiritual carrot can urge effort. He recounted using a carrot on a whip to coax a donkey, teaching perseverance with the message Be not weary in well doing for in due time ye shall reap. The Sunday Strand.
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Jad
Sunday Strand
Massive Woodmen of the World Convention in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City to host the largest Woodmen of the World convention in state history with over 5,000 members in attendance. About 2000 candidates expected for initiation to surpass Omaha’s record. events include a full day and night session, Local Camp Clerks meet, Seymour degree team from Omaha, and a monster street parade honoring Sovereign Commander Root.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
I. L. Forgan
Omaha
Oklahoma
Seymour
Soverign
Root
New City Map by Anadarko City Engineer
M. E. Monnell, city engineer, completed a new city map in blue print form. The document details every lot, block, street, and the latest additions, marking a creditable effort for the engineer and a valuable resource for Anadarko.
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M. E. Monnell
Anadarko
Postal Calls by Mail Spread in Simla Society
A New York Press report describes a simla social trend where invitations and calls are sent by mail via a league of women. Members register at the town hall bearers and mailing cards replaces in person visits, ending the need to call many acquaintances. The scheme promises convenience in a growing social scene.
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Bimla
India
League
Simla
New York
Shaving Question Sparks Talk of Language Mastery
A traveler and a fellow passenger converse while a third man, a professor of modern languages, notes the speaker has not studied languages. The exchange touches on learning French German Spanish and Italian, then questions about Portuguese Greek Roman Swedish. The man admits he has no talent for languages and never pursued them.
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Attiace
Woman Singed Old Song Then Jokes About Mustache
The Englishman recalls a woman singing La Paloma eight years ago with her back to the orchestra. He notes she has since grown a mustache and suggests she has done nothing else worth mentioning. The scene centers on the singer and the audience interaction.
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Bie
Sheriff orders bootleggers to quit in Oklahoma City
Sheriff Garrison leads raids on illegal drinking spots along main streets as he pushes to clean up the town. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the Billups law fuels the crackdown, with deputies already making substantial progress.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklaoma City
Garrison
Supreme Court
Obsolete Terms Show Shifts in Address Styles
A historical note traces how titles evolved from master to mister and monsieur. Once a saintably formal term, master faded to a boy's label while monsieur declined from royal address to a general courtesy. Today M stands alongside Mr in common usage.
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Monsieur
Monsieur St. Jean
Garibaldi’s Granddaughter Named Head of Rome Home
Miss Italia Garibaldi, granddaughter of Gen Garibaldi, is appointed to lead the Methodist Girls Home School in Rome. The school stands on a Garibaldi street near his statue, marking a notable Italian heritage moment.
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Garibaldi
Italia Garibaldi
Gen. Garibaldi
Methodist Girls’ Home School
Rome
Bad Either Way Millions Going to Have a Vacation Abroad
Tam faces social pressure over travel plans as opponents question whether he should stay or go. The piece frames a tension between staying home and taking a trip, highlighting public criticism around his travel choices.
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Biltione
Tam
For Sale White to Spare at Reasonable Prices
Frederick Pfaff of Anadarko Oklahoma advertises a few choice white items offered at reasonable prices.
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Frederick Pfaff
Wit
Anadarko
Okla
Rivers On Rampage As Two-Day Rain Damages Oklahoma
Two days of heavy rain caused flooding across Oklahoma with two deaths from drowning and extensive livestock and crop losses. Railroad service on Katy Santa Fe and Rock Island was disrupted, but repairs restored schedules. Pawnee’s electric plant flooded left the town without power, while creeks and rivers rose threatening bridges and tracks near Tulsa Vinita Guthrie and Big Cabin area. A Guthrie man died attempting to cross the river on a raft.
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Katy
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Pawnee
Black Bear Creek
Tulta
New Prisco
Verdiglia
Vinita
Big Cabin Creek
A.J. Whitney
Guthrie
Arkansas
Tulsa
Oklahoma Dispensary System Abolished by Vote
Oklahoma voters eliminated the dispensary system on November and by December 1 1930 alcohol sales became illegal for any purpose. The state ends whiskey beer and all intoxicants while the liquor department closes and agents lose jobs though an injunction stalls full enforcement.
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Guthrie Okla
Oklahoma
Lesier
New Secretary of Navy Succeeds Metcalf
Washington December 1 Truman H Newberry became Secretary of the Navy succeeding Victor H Metcalf who resigned November 14 due to ill health Metcalf said he will rest to recover Newberry assumes duties without ceremony and no major changes are planned He previously served as assistant secretary from November 1 1905 after years in Detroit business
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Washington D. C
Truman H. Newberry
Sereretary of the Navy
Victor H. Metcalf
Metcalf
Newberry
Notice of Meeting for F.C.E Aerio Tuesday
Regular meeting Tuesday evening to elect officers for the coming year. All members urged to attend. Chas Slemp, Pres. 262 21. Chas Maller, Suey.
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Aerio
Enouing
Chas. Slemp
Chas
Maller
Suey
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Anti-Horse-Thief Association
Easy
Sam
Atlantic
Woodmen
Rivers
Navy
F.C.E
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