26 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
1
J L Tullis announces candidacy for Representative of Comanche County District 2 at Elgin. A public meeting is set for 7 30 p m with time fair to all opponents or defenders of law violators invited to speak.
A farmer editor laments automobile use among Elgin growers. He argues owners ride at neighbors’ expense, warns about neglecting farm implements, and urges balancing debt with honest buying while calling for prudent vehicle upkeep. The note adds the piece reflects one viewpoint on autos and farming.
A strong shower Wednesday night drenched the area in a rare long downpour. Estimates imply about three inches of rain with high winds reducing measurement accuracy. The rainfall arrived as crops like wheat and potatoes were primed for planting, while several chickens died in flooded drenchings near the Hotel Blain.
The Wilpon telephone central reports growing business with improved service attracting more patrons. Last month the long distance calls processed per day averaged 24, reflecting higher volume and better operation.
Farmers urged to prepare exhibits for premiums at the Elgin street fair. Officials list CLASS A field products CLASS B fruit and nuts CLASS C vegetables and CLASS O horses and mules with awards for best teams, mares, yearlings, and multiple categories.
A misty rain fell last Wednesday aiding crops and wood. The Bentley child is ill while Rev. Calhoon led a weeklong meeting with no conversions. Christine Sheets and her younger sister visited relatives near Marlow. Townleys traveled to Kiriek Oklahoma.
Catalog lists best stallion best coach best leet type ball and dairy entries for under and over one year old. Nest ditty type cox etc. Judges beat beet type call under pre vent. Various livestock categories and a poultry pen with one cock and two hens. Sewing and fancy work note mentions committee distributing premiums around 200 dollars. Also references Home of Mrs Smoot and Sunday School program plus harvest news from Kansas.
Readers report a Sunday event involving Mra HL PL Weltengel and others after a tour in Cacheervak. Clues mention one member present and indicate plans for regular attendance in Audir events.
Mrs J No Mallon suffered a peculiar accident at work when a heavy icebox lid toppled onto her head. The fall caused a concussion and left her bedridden for some time.
Sam Mitchell of the Band Bill neighborhood traveled to Elgin Saturday with water melons. He displayed a large 35 pound fruit and noted that heavy rains last week will affect the crop, likely improving it.
Revival begins this evening at the Baptist chapel led by Rev. H. P. Haley of Chickasha and pastor Rev. R. C. Peyton. The article notes it has been a year since a revival was held and hopes for good attendance and conversions. Peyton recently closed a revival at Pleteher with six conversions.
The gin ball team traveled to Qush Springs Saturday afternoon for a hall game, finishing 14 to 9 in favor of the home side. No clear reason for the defeat is given, though the tush played better. Notable alien players listed include Brown, fear, and Baugh.
Future events listed include Picoda picnic from July 25 to 28 and Old Settlers meeting at Halon on July 28 and 20. State primaries Tuesday August, Chautauque Hydro opens on Augusta, Lawton celebration August 7, Watermelon carnival to 12, Blain Street fair September 7 to 9, Kivin school opens September 11, State fair September 28 to 30, and Rigin poultry show July 7 to 9.
Guidelines list disqualifications for pure bred poultry at Elgin shows. Feathers missing or plucked tail, clipped wings, featherless areas, or broken toes lead to disqualification. Standard weights for various breeds are given, with figures for cock, hen, and pullet, along with a reminder to post the rules for reference.
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