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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
2
A damaged page note instructs voters to select the Democratic ticket for president and electors, warns against scratching the ballot, and urges marking the straight Democratic ticket under the rooster to ensure votes count. It also advises voting for Supreme Court justices and cautions against vote dilution by extra marks.
Senator Gore's victory in the Oklahoma primary is noted but supporters remain urged to work for his reelection. The piece emphasizes that a large margin does not guarantee success and calls for continued efforts by his thousands of friends and admirers.
The forthcoming Oklahoma legislature will determine United States Senator. If the next legislature is Democratic, Gore will win. if Republican, Frisco railroad attorney in Oklahoma may be elected. Vote Democratic candidates for the legislature to influence national representation.
Mahara's Minstrels to perform at McAninch's Opera House tomorrow night heralded and recommended. Show features 35 performers, a dozen women, grand scenic first part, singing, dancing and vaudeville stunts. Six funny men join opening, second part offers musical numbers and comedy. Free street parade at noon the day of the show.
Extract discusses care and good taste in transforming old costumes into new appearances. It highlights the method of updating gowns with new accessories while preserving original style, noting how changes can alter or improve the overall look without losing its vintage essence.
An illustrated description details a pale gray chambray gown with a long plain skirt and belted jacket-like bodice. It notes versatile wear with a belt, black matin trim, and foldable wraps for durability, highlighting embroidery and soft cashmere fabric.
Rev J P Brooks notes the Caddo Baptist Association now has 18 churches and 917 ministers with church property valued at 14765 dollars. Last year expenditures totaled 7145.56 dollars. The total debt stands at 130235 dollars and 189 new members were added this year.
A local meeting discussed organizing a company to erect a mural line and connect with rural lines. Ford Reece was elected temporary president and Roy Fallon temporary secretary treasurer. H B Meyer bought 1200 bushels of corn. John DeHeck resigned as Highland Gin Co manager. Andy Tinker to lead temporarily.
James M. McPherson of Ft. Cobb and Mable Gaston of Carnegie, R. H. Shelby of Ft. Cobb and Levena Shoemake of Ft. Cobb received marriage licenses.
On Saturday 60 bales of cotton were sold on the street, bringing prices from 8.55 to 8.70 dollars. B F Fitts purchased the lot and is said to be doing good work, helping farmers obtain top prices for their cotton.
For sale 120 acres with 100 cultivated and 16 pasture, a 2 room house four miles from town. Owner offers mule team tools wagon 2 cows hogs chickens 100 bushels corn hay and 8 yearling colts. Owner’s rent corn this year netted $6 per acre. See Baldwin Grass Co Anadarko Oklahoma.
A garbled mixed-text piece presents scattered reflections on poetry theater and social scenes. It wanders through mentions of Washington editors poets and a Harbors reference, with phrases about poverty and prudent spending, delivered in an erratic, fragmentary style.
A collage of fragmented verses and prose musing on gardens markets and public folly. It blends nostalgic lines about harbor and sea with satirical notes on hustlers breadlines and suburban life. The piece weaves reflections on agriculture fame and civic expectations.
J W Johnson auctioneer lists sales Oct 19 near Lone Wolf and Oct 20 near Anadarko with items including mules cows calves hogs wagons and farming implements plus a large cattle hog and horse stock. Oct 22 sale centered near Verden and Chickasha with mares fillies colts cattle and equipment. Big free lunch served. all invited.
A damaged passage describes relief methods for shiny skin or face care amid unsettled weather. It references glycerine, rosewater, handkerchief use, and a call for cautious scent or cologne. The quotes mention dawn, night, and a crowd after hoping for better weather, with garbled wording suggesting a medical or cosmetic remedy context.
Cotton slippers for bedroom wear are described as knit from mercerized cotton or crochet, available in many colors. They are cheaper than wool yarn slippers, yet appear as elegant as silk, though the text notes difficulties with supplies and the yarn quality.
A fragmentary reminiscence about a bachelor famed for restraint in love. The tale portrays a man who, struck by doubt and miserliness, splits a meal share with a tremulous hand and contemplates the necessity of subdivision, ending with a surreal scrape at a wall.
The article argues extreme fall millinery will be revised within a month as American women demand moderation. It notes designers anticipate changes away from the Merry Widow and toward the English waiting hat, with wide varied shapes and heavy trims dominating the season.
The text describes applying a fine even brush to hair to loosen dust and dust buildup without harsh pulling. It recommends lifting hair gently to bring bristles through, avoiding aggressive scrubbing or scalp trauma, and emphasizes a soft, controlled brushing action to avoid pain or damage.
The piece describes crocheted buttons for a Tenet 17 valet and four buttons used on ballate waists. It suggests crocheting or buying narrow edging to finish the box-plait edges and collar tips, with emphasis on stylish, tailored wear for the season.
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