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Newspaper
Checotah Times
Location
Checotah, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
2
A long, fragmented health message from the State Dept of Health extolls the dangers of a preventable disease. It emphasizes how it harms families, drains economies, and devastates communities while praising sanitation and public health efforts. The piece underscores the collective vulnerability of all ages and the power of vaccination and hygiene to protect lives.
Resolutions from the Checotah lodge express sorrow at the death of Mary Jones of Kansas City. They note she is survived by her husband and children. The lodge charter will be draped for 30 days, a copy sent to the family, and the resolutions published in local papers. Fraternally submitted by Beulah Storm, Elsie Hulet, Frankie Snelson, Committee.
Edith Roberts, the young star of Backbone, appears at Cozy for Monday and Tuesday. Her first acting role came at age thirteen, playing a doctor’s wife. The director used Turkish towels and a chair to exaggerate her height, while she joked her adult-looking baby was nearly as large as she.
A notice from Charles Brandon at Swift Cree Station Checotah announces charges and invites farmers to visit near the City Hall to discuss cream payments or terms.
One year old note lists 1 bird puppy for sale ready to work next season. Mentions a good pup dent watt and price 410.00 each. Seller listed as Preston Burk in Cheeatah.
Checotah Hardware Co announces cotton seed at 1.50 per bit for Checotah trade territory farmers. Limited supply, act quickly to secure stock of Mebane and other high grade seeds.
Local notes report Misses Charlie and Mitchell traveling to Durant for the Spring term at the State Normal. Reverend Hen of Cheeo preached to small audiences Saturday night and Sunday. Sunday school attendance is growing. several church events and visiting families are noted.
Fragmentary grocery ad lists items and prices. Mentions eggs at 15 cents, green hides at 4 cents, and items including large springs and possibly ducks at 10 cents. Signatory G. G. Hood appears as the seller.
The Elm Grove Moonlight school boys defeated by 16 to 5 last Friday in a basketball game. Night classes enroll about 20, with several day-school students planning to take eighth grade exams. Teachers praise pupil work. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson express pride in the term. A future game with Victor is noted and local fence repairs occur, plus a push for an electric Hoover cleaner.
In McIntosh County District Court Walton Trust Company sues Scott Elliott and Morris Baas on a promissory note secured by a mortgage on the SW quarter of Section 4, Township 120 North, Range 16 East, seeking judgment for 300.06 plus interest, taxes and fees, attorney costs, and the sale of the described property to satisfy the debt. Defendants are required to answer by April 11, 1924, or the petition will be deemed true and judgment rendered.
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