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Newspaper

Farmers Champion

Location

Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

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Poultry Paragraphs On Egg Laying Ben And Broodiness

H P Wettengel reports a Whites Orpington hen laid two eggs between 7 p m Sunday and 5 30 a m Monday in a tight coop with bare ground for a nest. The hen appeared broody and attempts to exit produced two shells one without a shell. Wartime heat calls for clean drinking vessels and prompt disease prevention. give about half a teaspoon of medicine in water and repeat after a few hours if no rapid improvement.

H. P. Wettengel Ehulera

One On Somebody Damages Case Sent To Buckley

Saturday E. H Buckley received a letter from a Muskogee lawyer demanding settlement for damages from a collision on the M E T at Tulsa where a flagman was run over by his automobile Ed Buckley cannot explain how his name was linked to the accident possibly through a number on the car Burned car left him out of the case and he may not know which party is involved

E. H Buckley Muskogee Bie Tulsa

Danham Seeks County Commissioner Nomination

C A Danham of Zella township announces as candidate for county commissioner in the eastern district of Comanche County. He arrived in 1901 and has farm residence here. He emphasizes merit based nomination and pledges to give a square deal and careful attention to duties, subject to Democratic primary voters.

C. A. Danham Zella Township Comanche County

School Notes Final Exams and Farm Work Schedule

Final exams set for Thursday and Friday. Pupils and students breathing easier. Closing exam Friday night week. Ermine Doton and Lewis Schuman away this week for farm work. Vacativa planned next week.

Studen Ermine Dotton Lewis Schuman

Closing Exercises at Eli¢ School Honor Eighth Grade

Closing exercises this Friday mark the end of the school year at Eli¢. Judge RB Ray of Lawton will deliver the class address to eighth grade graduates. The program features music, recitations, and diplomas for the graduates. A four year high school is in place this year with a student completing three years of high school work.

Eli RB. J. Ray Lawton Higin

Barber shop change as Clayton Myers takes over Elgin

On Monday Andy Harney sold the Elgin barber shop to Clayton Myers who assumed control immediately. Myers attended Moler barber college in Oklahoma City and Alma, worked at Lawton and other places, and is ready to serve all your toasorial needs.

Andy Harney Elgin Clayton Myers Moler Barber College Oklahoma City Alaca Lawton

Local Route News Brief From Elgin and Surrounding Areas

Community notes include Bill Bolt near Kadie oil well on route 2 with an accidental oil spill idea, visits by Mrs. R I Belcher to cousin in route 3 area, Lodee painting barns on route 3, Dalasey family moving to Lawton, Compton visiting brothers on route 3, and requests for route items for CHAMPION. Also Miss Mattie Addison’s Beaver Valley school term ends, measles affect Happy Hollow pupils, Sperling family route 2 trip west, Mrs. Youre visiting Lawton, Balloo relocating, and Happy Hollow School closed three weeks with one month left.

Bill Bolt Kadie R. I. Belcher C. D. Campbell M. Lodee L. L. Dalasey Edgar Rave Lawton Mattie Addison Beaver Valley Chickasha Snyder Mappy Hollow Sperling Mia. H. C. Youre Texas W. ©. Mooking J. N. Balloo Callahan Pines Misa Ida B. Good A. E. Good Happy Hollow

Crops For Silage From Kansas Experiments

Kansas Experiment Station tests show corn kafir and sorghum yield good ensilage when cut at grain glazing stage. Hard kafir seed and red top cane produced heavier ensilage at Chickasha and Frederick. Foterita delivered satisfactory results for dairy cows on farm trials 1914 15. Cane forage suitable for all stock when fed dry with cottonseed meal portion. Authors include J B Payne Frisco R R Snyder Okla.

Kansas Experiment Station Chickaahi Frederick Cart Foterita Dromm J. B. Payne Frisco R. R. Snyder Okla

Was A Success The Busy Time And Financial Gain Report

A concise report notes a successful effort with busy activity and a financial uptake exceeding ten units. Present details indicate favorable outcomes and positive reception for the event.

Ena Tioue

Snowy May Morning Peculiar for Local Holiday

A May holiday morning saw about 80 o'clock flakes of snow falling, a peculiar sight for this locality. The chilly conditions surprised residents who expected typical spring weather.

Public Notice on Trespassing and Hunting Prohibitions

Public notice warns that any person violating fishing hunting or trespassing rules on specified sections will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The notice lists names and ordinance references including Jas. E. Ginson as advertiser.

Train timing improves on France bound morning run

The 11 to 20 a m waste bound passenger train has generally kept to schedule since the new timetable. This marks a notable improvement over prior performance and suggests better reliability for travelers.

France

Hogs See Sharp Move on Oklahoma City Market

In Nickel, hog prices reached 995 dollars on Monday on the Oklahoma City market, the highest in some time, but eased by 15 cents on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City

Kitchen Cabinet Contest at E. Stone's

R. A. Barre led with 128 710 votes and C. E. Sellars had 122 795 votes in the contest at E. Stones with the two highest totals advancing.

E. Stone

Black Seeks State Legislature Seat From Comanche County

Charles C. Black of Lawton announces as a Democratic candidate for the Oklahoma lower house from Comanche County subject to August primaries. A 68 year old lawyer and former editor of the Lawton Daily News, he pledges to devote energy to duties of the office, economy, tax reduction, and the welfare of Comanche County residents.

Charles @. Black Lawton Comanche County Tip Lawton Daily News Ime

Speaking Postponed At High School Auditorium

The Gettysburg talk by Gol. L. C. Coffin was delayed due to few listeners. Farmers and others are busy with spring work and reluctant to pause for events.

Gettysburg Gol. L. C. Coffin

New Restaurant Opens in Former Meat Market Room

J N Balloa and his wife have opened a new restaurant in the room formerly occupied by the meat market. They each bring two years of experience in the trade and expect to satisfy the corporeal cravings of patrons.

Bank of Elgin Oklahoma Bank Report Card

Bank statement from the Bank of Elgin Oklahoma, Comanche County. Figures show loans and discounts 687 048.61, overdrafts, secured and unsecured securities, and total assets with cash and cashier's checks. Cashier A. L. Roswins attests the accuracy under oath with witnesses Brenshill Brunehill.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brunskill Elevator H. G. Smith America Rev Meeker Hemet Shirk Chorad Judyre R.J. Ray Home Sweet Home Waldo Wettengel Rachel Finley Hamona Ilya Shirk Oklahoma Manie Pigno Hassie King Inez Wigwins Warewell W. B. Compton Brothers J. W. and J. W Star Brand Shoes Elgin Merc. Co Adv Jas. E. Ginson Nickel D. C.myers Bigin N. Ball L. C. Coffin Charles C. Black For Bank OF Elgin Okle Otlahoma Comanche A. L. Roswins W. W. Brenshill, B. M. Brunehill McAlester D. E McAnaw
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