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Newspaper
Checotah Times
Location
Checotah, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
6
A plea for subscriptions appears amid local notes. The piece notes weak ad revenue in summer and requests prompt support from subscribers. Also included are regional crop woes from Harmon and Tillman counties and city dog control actions.
Local advocates push for a small flour mill to keep business and wheat profits in town. Critics cite Oklahoma Fourth Legislature spending, totaling 8.43 million with 750000 for a capitol start, questioning high taxes and fiscal restraint.
Local optimism grows over Checotah territory crops as wheat and oats shine, cotton looks strong, and a good corn harvest is anticipated with sufficient rains and mild heat. Diverse crops in the area support hopeful prospects for the season.
The report notes that crops were better here than in any other section they had been, and that people should feel elated instead of discouraged as they travel over many states.
R B Hutchinson of Checotah visited the county seat Friday. C M Holloway, Checotah businessman, was in Eufaula Wednesday afternoon on business. George Shoemake from near the Film Grove school house west of Checotah was in Eufaula Monday. Mrs Walter Brandon and County Commissioner Brandon were in the city Wednesday. he has been in town all week meeting with the Board. A gas well near Stidham in McIntosh county yielded a good gas flow last Monday afternoon. Clerk Venator and assistant Plaster Parks have slowed in issuing marriage licenses this week due to heat. two licenses were issued. Licenses: James Andrews and Lela Highers of Fame. Arthur Parks and Nicole Blackburn of Checotah. The local Odd Fellows lodge has grown with many new members, purchased a new hall, and begun remodeling including dressing room and lockers, with a new carpet to complete improvements.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her daughter’s severe dysentery and declares it the best medicine in the world. For sale by all dealers.
Methodist Church preaches every Sunday at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Mid week prayer service at 7 45 p m long service Friday at 7 45 p m Epworth League juniors 2 30 p m seniors 6 45 p m Pastor R T Blackburn. Also an advertisement for Hall s Catarrh Cure claiming a constitutional cure with a $1000 reward for failure.
Harness repair service promoted by a hardware company offers to fix customers’ items. The notice emphasizes ready service and invites bring in equipment for repair at the Hardware Company.
Checotah Steam Laundry advertises coal for threshing season and invites farmers to request supplies. The notice states readiness to furnish coal for threshing purposes and provides the contact phone number 106.
W D Magli, a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday school each Sunday at 0 o'clock with preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on every Sabbath. Ladies Aid meets Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. for work. Everyone is welcome.
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