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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented report describes fears over Democratic interference and concerns about how electors will be counted. The piece discusses potential manipulation of votes and the need for clear procedures to ensure every citizen’s ballot counts, focusing on integrity in the presidential selection process.
A. J. McKelway profiles Kate Barnard recently elected commissioner of charities and correction in Oklahoma. He portrays her as the “Good Angel” of Oklahoma, noting her energetic campaign and influential role in charitable reform and state welfare efforts.
The article depicts a dominant matron who tamps down saloon influence and uses favors to shape votes. She persuades men to vote for favored candidates by threats and kindness, influencing mayoral outcomes. Her actions helped elect both a Republican and later a Democrat, each by about 700 votes.
Methodist officials urge voters in Oklahoma districts to oppose Joseph G Cannon for speaker, with some calling for support of anti Cannon candidates in Congress. The piece notes candidates in multiple districts and cites local political maneuvering as Methodists weigh their church’s stance against the speaker.
A fragmented medical era page offers poems and verses about nature. It includes a lengthy piece The Track the Rabbit Made describing rabbit tracks in winter snow and footprints leaving clues of movements. Also appears The Literary Life featuring poems about love and weather, plus hints of personal reminiscences.
Final arrangements are completed for the League of American Sportsmen convention to be held in Lawton Oklahoma this month. Indian dances will entertain visitors with hundreds of aborigines taking part and a large wolf hunt will be directed by Marschal Abernathy, Roosevelt's hunting companion.
The inter tribal council elected Chief Aheaton of the Kiowa tribe to lead again while Quanah Parker of the Comanches was re elected unopposed and Apache John was re elected head of the Apaches. Indian Agent Stecker noted over 200 babies born since allotment began in 1906 with remaining quarter sections set for drawing. Efforts to land ownership by all Indians will progress. Paul Meeting of Tusumonri NM visits his ill mother. Mrs. Chas R Hume travels to Wichita then Ponca for the Woman's Synodical meeting October 6 7 8.
A thoughtful piece notes that a woman in business with a pleasing manner holds capital greater than money. It argues there is no royal road to this virtue, and sincerity of character truthfulness and a genuine wish to please are the paths to it.
The article notes college girls heavily embracing sweaters as essential for travel and outdoor wear. It describes lighter knits, velvet trim, and sleeve details, plus a blue Silkton dress with embroidered accents for younger girls.
The article notes efforts by manufacturers to produce a durable green for wall coverings and draperies. Current greens fade to brown or gray under light, making the color expensive as it must be renewed each season. This season seven green draperies are being dyed to test color retention.
The piece critiques fashion trimming the hate on the right and notes that the left side gains favor, though overall adoption remains uneven. Nodding plumes Ups and heavy ribbon bows with dense Joops appear unflattering, giving a dowdy impression on many faces and suggesting most women need styling that preserves their appearance.
The Democratic National Committee urges readers to fund the Bryan Kern campaign through loyal contributors. The letter, printed in bold at the masthead, asks Democrats to remit as much as they can, promising certificates of acknowledgment and weekly transmission to the national treasurer. The appeal emphasizes government by the people and warns against special interests controlling elections.
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