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Farmers Champion

Location

Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1916

Page

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Fletcher and Bigin teams sweep Klein game in doubleheader

Two Friday afternoon basketball games between Fletcher and Bigin grade ten teams ended with Fletcher defeating the visitors in both contests. Girls won 12 to 2 while the boys’ score read 10 to 4. Fletcher players shown: Kova Roel Walcott Paul Rose Ray Stone Wendell Wetrengelgivia Rosa Mae Moore Agnes Horstman Gladia Choens Brena Abbott Elva Stark Ines Wiggina.

Fletcher Bigin Geese Root Ors Vane Deen Bethey Orain Kova Roel Walcott Paul Rose Ray Stone Wendell Wetrengelgivia Rosa Mae Moore Agnes Horstman Gladia Choens Brena Abbott Elva Stark Ines Wiggina

Plenty of Corn In Oklahoma Ahead Of Summer

Government figures show Oklahoma farms hold 87,200,000 bushels of corn on March 1 1916, up from 10,000,000 a year ago and 9,405,400 two years prior. US totals reach 1,140,000,000 bushels this March, with prices around 54 to 83 cents in Oklahoma and 68 to 75 cents nationally. The data suggest ample corn for Oklahoma this summer and affordable prices for buyers.

United States Oklahoma

Poultry Notes From Seasonal Letter and Local Figures

A letter from Snuther near Vailias Texas reports hens producing about 36 dozen eggs daily, equating to roughly eight and a half egg cases weekly. Mrs Frank Doleza claims sales of Tall blood etehven worth £100.00, noting winter fertility declines due to cold weather. Prepare for next fall poultry shows as underweight cocks risk disqualification.

R. R. Paremer Snuther Vailias Tex Frank Doleza

Date Change for Elgin Track Meet

The Elgin track meet date moved from April 1 to April 8 or may be held in WoF H’s pasture as preparations are tightened to ensure a safe result and proper setup.

Elgin Wofh Ruel

Transfers in Elgin Thea day prompt local real estate shifts

A paragraph notes several real estate transfers in Elgin with merchants and households involved. The article mentions movement of movable property and mixed outcomes from the deals. Printed notices in the Champion office suggest broader local commerce activity.

Elgin

Local notes from Lawton and vicinity

Community news and social updates from Lawton area residents. Reports include visits by Mrs Brownman and Charley Sperling, family dinners with J T McCraw, church attendance at Cannon, a Maxwell car purchase, plans for upcoming services, and local travel to Marlow and Kansas. Multiple names, places, and events reflect a tight, informal era bulletin.

Einwing Ray Loreen McCraw Marlow Mr Mindell Charley Sperling Lawton Brlee Drave Maxwell Coldan Cannon Grandma Beatley Ernest King Kansas Reneat Poole Brathera

What Be In Mind Of Every Athlete In High School

A reflective piece on athletic aims stressing health and vigor as primary goals, loyalty to peers, teachers, and school, and the uplifting of the school through sports. The editor's note hints at a move being discussed.

God Loyel Oliver Pchool

Freshman notes from Elgin High School column visit and updates

A readable fragment describes social visits at homes of local families including Mrs Ford and the Shevling and Wadu households. It mentions M T Spencer and others, efforts of oil men in the town, and a plan to publish student themes from Elgin High School.

Elgin High School

Elgin shopper saves by buying five windows locally

A resident near Elgin bought five windows in Elgin and brought them to a city job, saving $1.60 on the deal. The note praises shopping in Elgin to beat higher city prices and argues local merchants offer lower rates on water, electricity, and sewer charges.

Elgin Eluin

New Ruling On Eggs By Post

The postal service issues a rule regulating egg shipping by parcel post. Eggs must be packed with care to avoid breakage and must be transmitted in protective pouches. Packaging restrictions limit handling and prohibit additional objects inside the package. Rates apply by weight and distance, with two tiers of pricing and incremental charges for extra pounds.

Poet Oflice Department Pateel

Debate at Mintleton Fori on immigration policy outcome

The negative side won the Mintleton Fori debate on immigration as a detriment to the United States though two affirmative speakers were absent making it one sided. Aff firm Sam Montgomery Dotwon. neg side Eimer Kitsmiller Waldo Wettengel T A Spencer and A B Sperling. Next Friday evening the question will be government ownership of railroads.

Mintleton United States Sam Montgomery Dotwon Eimer Kitsmiller Waldo Wettengel T. A. Spencer A. B. Sperling

Fanman's Champion Spotlight Promises Full Load News Access

A promotional note offers a subscription to Fanman's Champion delivering all load news. It emphasizes comprehensive coverage and early access, inviting readers to subscribe for exclusive updates and features. The brief mentions ongoing updates and a focus on current events in the fan community.

Local notes and church meeting report from Elgin and surrounds

Community updates include residents traveling to Lawton Oklahoma City and Wyoming for work and relocation plans. Obituary notice for Jain A. Bush of Pininville Tod. New house construction on route A. Beaver Bend and Elgin-Geronimo circuit hold second Quarterly meeting with officers elected and finance reports.

Lee May Route 3 Lawton Miller Oklahoma City Wyoming Mev T. Tayera Jain A. Bush Pininville Tod J.B. Schumann Zeln Township Elgin Menilay Putney W. E. Marray Elgin-Geronimo Circuit Beaver Bend Supt. Collins HP. Wettengel H. P. Wettengel Pworth League Elgin H. P. Wettensel Elgin Ladies Aid Hulen Mee HW. P. Wettengal P. B. Shotta Theo Ketels Mra Mrs. Boone Geronimo W. W. Kronskill Mra. B. Venable Fielding Hankins Dick Hawkins Hilen

Poultry Association Meeting Scheduled Next Saturday

Members of the Poultry Association will meet at 2 30 o clock Saturday afternoon. Speakers will discuss topics of interest to all and a show for next fall will be planned. All members are urged to attend.

Poultry Association Byury

Rev Rock To Preach on March 26 at Local Methodist Church

The former Apache church pastor A Roe will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning March 26. Many residents who heard Roe during last year's revival will welcome another opportunity to hear him.

Thaw A. Roe Apache Rev. Roe

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Sewall Badger Lumber Company Elgin, Oilehoma Star Brand Elgin Merc. Co Mietletoe PleLuns Vinom John Montgomery Elie A.W. Sporling J.T. McCraw FORD Lawton Ford Company D Avenue Lawton, Okla Andil J. T. McGraw M. G Michardeon Ana Wit Cillers Inwten Palary D. E. McAnaw Pvarpion Ada Rev. Rock Sudan Bank of Elgin
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