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Newspaper
Checotah Times
Location
Checotah, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
2
The notices name candidates for county offices including County Superintendent Carl Twidwell Sheriff T M Price Erv Kelley County Attorney L A Whitaker and Court Clerk B F Venator in the upcoming election slate.
W B Pine of Okmulgee announces his candidacy for the United States Senate from Oklahoma, subject to the Republican primaries on August 6. He pledges to support the State and National Republican platforms and Calvin Coolidge for President.
The narrator describes processing into military life, forming groups, and receiving bed clothes. Five to a tent with wooden floors and adjustable ventilation are noted, as is the trio of friends John, Wally, and the narrator. Wally expresses disgust at new tent mates William Breckenridge and George Baner, while John assigns nicknames. A whistle signals formation and marching orders, marking a transition to active duty.
Five officers form a double rank to lead new arrivals. Captain Wand introduces Lieut. Gwhom as administration officer and records custodian, with Lieuts. J and M assisting in instruction. He welcomes the group and outlines the locations of the Hostess House Ampitheatre and Mess Hall before leading a left face to supper in double file.
Feature program at the Cozy Theatre from June 6 through 12 presents The Call of the Wild with a noted dog in cinema, a Snub Polard two reel, Panthem Justice starring Red LaRocque and Estelle Taylor, and The Black Oxen with Corrine Griffith and Conway Tearle. Also Pan Parrott in For Guests Only and other upcoming acts including Harold Lloyd's Dr Jack.
Pierce's Variety Store, long in the Peoples National Bank building, relocates to the former Hart Cafe room on South Broadway. J. A. Julian of Oklahoma City visited Checotah Tuesday as guest of Mr and Mrs BE Keeney.
Rain and showers gave way to dangerous storms as cyclones hit many towns and dwellings in Oklahoma. Residents fear the next storm may arrive here. Numerous local names and social updates follow including visits, fishing trips, and a book sale opportunity in Hitchita. A wolf chase by the Session brothers yielded little luck. Lost hound dogs from Eufaula are missing. a $10 reward is offered for their return.
Notice offering to pay the highest market price on delivery for poultry including hens broilers large springs old cox turkeys ducks guineas and eggs with specific per unit prices and green hides listed. Includes payment terms and commodities covered.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advocates constitutional health relief with local ointment and internal Toc in use for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co. A Pointer bitch from Renfrow farm near Checotah is lost, one side white the other black with ticked body. Reward for finder, notify Walter Brumley.
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