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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
1
The Anadarko Commercial Club urges local backing to attract depots mills and factories, arguing that a strong club spurs development and better roads. Secretary L. Jorgenson invites new members and outlines joining costs while listing current sponsors and a Christmas sale tease.
Pythians from the third district of Oklahoma start arriving in Anadarko for the district meeting to be held tomorrow and Friday. Seventy lodges must send two delegates, with state officers and many notable Pythians expected to attend. A public open session is set for 8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Consul General John P. Bray reports Victoria plans state insurance for houses built by the government with settler repayments stretched over long terms. Estimated annual government premium equals about one quarter of one percent of property value, far lower than private insurers’ rates of roughly one half to one percent.
A lawyer asked a man on juries who influenced his verdict. The juror answered he is plain and reasoning, not swayed by lawyers witnesses or judge, and that he decides by the man in the dock if he has done nothing wrong. He concludes, and I bring 'em all in guilty.
At a London dinner a young lady teased the bishop about a joke concerning butterflies and tomatoes. The jest elicited hearty laughter from the bishop, but a young Englishman pressed the host for clarity, asking what point Mins B- referred to, in a terse post dinner inquiry.
Experience shows that after 120000 miles a steam locomotive is entitled to a layoff and hospital treatment. The heavy steel structure endures the thunderous jar and vibration of moving 194 tons at 60 to 70 metres an hour. At 60 miles an hour a locomotive would require about 3000 hours of running to reach the mileage stunt, after which it must undergo overhauling regardless of its clean record.
Oklahoma voters in Anadarko Caddo County face four bond propositions totaling 100,000 for waterworks, electric plant, sewerage system, and a city hall fire station. Special election set for December 7 1908 with polling places in four wards and appointed judges and clerks. Ballots ask yes or no on each bond issue, dates note 1909 1929 bonds details, and tax levies to cover interest and principal.
A prospect offers profits as dividends to enable larger Christmas presents than ever before, signaling generous spending potential for givers and suggesting a shift toward charitable gift giving during the season.
The document records the mayoral election process in Anadarko with certification dated December 7, 1908. It notes eligible voters and includes signatures of Mayor J. Cstelenfer and City Clerk J. A. McCampbell, validating the local election at the city seat.
Dutton Items notes visiting Hubbard family in Stocton and a minister holding a protracted meeting. Local land sales: Hensley sells land for 3400 and 4000 to McPhail and McCurdy. Obituary mentions Mrs. Angell of Potassium death. Baby Leon Smith ill. Annie Bray and Nora Smith visited Goree. Jock Smith shipped apple trees to Enid. Voters meet Dec 16 1908 to discuss school bonds and new building. Catholic church chicken supper Dec 9 at Kelly building with Christmas sale. Piano lessons offered by Chas McClure. Star bakery reports high pie output. Rexall remedies at Stephenson's Drug Store.
The county commissioners awarded Carnegio, Apache, and Cyril bridge contracts to IMinoie Bridge Co for 6680 dollars total. Guy V. McClure of Oklahoma City represented the firm, with spans 96 feet on tubes for Carnegie, 60 feet on Iloga for Apache, and 60 feet on tubes for Cyril. Completion expected in 3 to 4 months.
A Tuesday night barn fire between Broadway and C street and Sixth Seventh streets destroyed a barn owned by Roland Petrie. Four horses were housed with hay cotton seed and feed. two escaped while two perished. Firemen confined the blaze to the building with about two hundred dollars loss to structure and contents.
The Dan Cupid show plays Lawton audience favorite Saturday night and will tour Anadarko next Thursday December 10 at the Opera House. Meantime officials report high satisfaction from managers and traveling reps who say the act is top in this season. If patrons are dissatisfied after viewing, admission will be refunded on demand.
C B Case, who aided Indiana Republicans during the campaign, has returned to Ollahoma and says he will immediately resume his law practice here. He states he is satisfied to stay in Oklahoma.
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