Indians Courting Indians at Fort Sill Dance
Lawton Oklahoma May 2 Never has the Apache prisoners of war at Fort Sill Military Reservation seen such courting as the lovers dance among the Apache maidens. The custom drew large delegations from the Comanches Kip The Apache maidens select their life partners through this tradition. The dance began Friday evening at Hyat's Hole on Medicine Creek with many suitors in best garb awaiting the midnight ceremony. Ella, a young maid, may choose from Mescal Apache suitors from New Mexico military residents.
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Lawton
Oklo
Fort Sill Military Reservation
Ad Geronimo
Jin Yanos
Nat Eyebrow
Hyat's Hole
Medicine Creek
Swing
The Little Boy That Died Poem and Local Ad Blend
A mournful poem titled The Little Boy That Died laments the sudden death of Charles Holding aged 12 and reflects on grief and longing for reunion. The item also includes an ad note about a mower sharpener being sold at a local blacksmith shop run by Hammert & Avers and Wind Smith.
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Charles Holding
Auction Notes on Gracemont Goods and Materials
In Gracemont a good lot is offered with prices set on all materials including HH C Friane Prop OG-fmd. See Avadarko Palst ase and Paper House for details. Inquiries should be made at the Democrat Office on Saturday.
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Avadarko Palstase
Paper House
Friane
Gracemont
Democrat
The Horse's Prayer Translated for Careful Owners
A humane society message presents a plea as a horse prayer asking owners to feed water and shelter, treat kindly, avoid harsh bits, monitor health, protect from flies, and end suffering humanely when strength is gone. It urges patient handling, proper harness, clean water, warm blankets, and gentle disposal of life if needed.
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Humane Society of Kansas City
For Sale Rugey Wagons and Farm Implements
Auction note lists items including an erring wagon a grindstone cargo iron kettle and a double gang plow for sale at the Dippery residence at the southwest corner of Anudurko proper Bldwo.
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Dippery
Anudurko
Notice to customers at old stand near Anadarko bank
Notice to customers and patrons announces reopening at the old stand west of the Anadarko State Bank. It invites calls for cleaning and blocking services and promotes R. Ay Manning Codahys Diamonds'O'' and Swifts Premium Home best on earth this week at O. P. Skagus Store, 81-08.
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Tam
Otand
Anadarko State Bank
R. Ay Manning
Codahys
Swifts
O. P. Skagus
Died From Burns Treaty Superior Inheritance Rulings
Mrs. A W Reinhardt died after severe burns from an accidental gasoline spill in a coffee pot. Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev W A R Lovell officiating. A Washington Supreme Court decision held a 1703 1427 treaty with Norway and Sweden superior to inheritance tax provisions on foreign heirs. Judges Pullerton and Gore dissented. Tax commission weighing rehearing but many cases may be dismissed.
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A. W. Reinhardt
W. A. R. Lovell
Fairview Cavatery
Spokane
Wash
State Supreme Court of Washington
Norway
Sweden
Peter G. Stixrad
Olympie
Waub
Congress
Heire
Pullerton
Gore
Tax Commission
Diamisaeo
A Daughter Born Amid Campaign Haste in Anadarko
Atty R L Lawrence, Democratic candidate for County Judge, reports birth of a daughter in Siaco Texas where his wife visits family. He will return in days to campaign vigorously. Local notices mention political matters, ads, and community events as Anadarko adds a new hotel rumor and various commerce updates.
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Atty
R. L. Lawrence
Siaco
Texas
Lawrence
Fady
Anadarko
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Postponed
The Woman's Missionary Society at the Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs. McSparren Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock instead of Thursday. All members urged to be present. Olatd.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Contractor Uses Oats To Aid Sick Laborers In Warm Climate
A contractor treated sick laborers by providing reduced meat and boiled Quaker Oats mixed with drinking water. The approach improved health and strength quickly, leading to steady meals packed in regular sacks and tailored for hot climates.
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Joe Railr Rae
Bineras
Revival Meeting Announced at Baptist Church
Revival meetings at the Baptist church grow. next Sunday May 29 at 5 pm a mass meeting for men only will be held. Watch for place announcement. Services this week feature daily valar at 3 pm and 5 pm. Everyone invited to attend.
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Bapter
Spm
Strayed or Stolen Bay Horse in Oklahoma
Five year old bay horse about 154 hands with heavy black mane and tail last seen near Anadarko Oklahoma. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact W R Wheeler Anadarko Okla or dox 623.
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W. R. Wheeler
Anadarko
Okla
Cement Saturday in county offices prompts roles shift
John D. Pugh, county clerk, Ed. M. Weet, county treasurer, and Benny Cooper, register of deeds, were in Cement Saturday, handling routine duties and noting anticipated budget adjustments for the upcoming quarter.
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John D. Pugh
Ed. M. Weet
Benny Cooper
Lost red bird dog pup return for reward
Small red bird dog pup missing. Reward offered to finder who returns it to B. C. Schlitt. Pinder.
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Pinder
B.C. Schlitt
Anadarako to Receive 600 Acres for Park and Industry
Washington May 21 Secretary Ballinger of the Interior approves the city of Anadarko requesting 600 acres adjoining the town for park and industrial use. Anadarko ready to pay appraised value. Senator Owens plans to add the item to the omnibus Indian bill. Credit to committee members Teis Mills and McKnight and the Commercial Club for progress.
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Washington, D C
Ballinger
Interior Department
Anadarko
Owens
Meosers Teis
Mills
Addition to Sheriff's Force Welcomes New Deputy
Deputy Sheriff 6 A, Armstr ong and wife are rejoicing over the birth of a son on Saturday May 21. Both parents pictured with a broad smile and a box of high priced cigars. In addition to the regular arsenal a deputy is allowed.
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Armatrong
S. A
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Fort Sill
Sant
Wife
Sihou
U.S
Harry C. Trentman
Oklhoma City
Oklahoma
Skaggs Grocery
Baker
Mitchell
Attorney Logan
Mountain View
City
O. P. Skaggs
G. B. Phelpa
Mira
Waurika
Bunters
Kansas City
J. L. Furman
Judge Buckner
Enid
Carrie Righards
Eva Area
Mitchell's
Rev. Johnson
Singer Co
J. M. Youngs
Winchester
W. T. Smith
Apache
Manny
O. Deaper
Skaggs’ Grocery
Saturn
Dai Deft
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