16 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
1
A Saturday performance by Franklin Bros and Franklin Bens drew a fair crowd with varied acts. The street concert featured two monkeys, four parrots, and other exotic entertainments, charging 20 cents for the main show and 10 cents for reserves, totaling 5 cents for the whole show.
Fragmented OCR data indicates county crop yield comparisons with 2779 bales counted and 10 621 gallons of something noted in Caddo county. Details are unclear due to text garble but suggest year over year assessments for local crops and related measures.
Hinton High School football team beat Kingfisher with an unclear score as local spectators admire the celebratory photo showing a player labeled Victocy with a foot on the opponent. A public sale of 40 fancy items was held in Hinton Friday afternoon, featuring organizers from Oulama Cry, Aka, and Scott of Histo.
A disrupted Armistice Day message routine caused confusion as federal workers delayed. a postmaster in Oklahoma City received a pirate message leading to a security check and altered services. Jehoba City and Henre Hannon are noted in the misrouted communications amid public concern on a quiet holiday.
Fragmentary report recounts a barn fire near Lavern with Ben Koetter and family visiting kin. It mentions J Koetter, Mrs J A Wolf, and Veronhamer family traveling home. The rough text notes a wheat crop loss and a fire at a local wheat farm, with miners or workers present.
Report describes men near Ct Campbell’s residence patrolling a new road near Hew rove. Residents note noisy activity at the wider area bridge and steps leading to the path. Police advised caution as crews work on route widening project and traffic may be disrupted.
Fletcher team suffered a defeat at a meet held Thursday night at Binger. The event featured competitive bouts as the Fletcher squad faced the victorious opponents.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled tale of a local agent, offices, and a riddle about wants and needs. The readable fragments mention a marriage, money wishes, and a question about agency, but the full meaning remains unclear.
A revised schedule for preaching services at the Methodist church lists Elgin holding both morning and evening services on the first Sunday of the month and monthly Sundays. Beaver Bell will conduct services on the first and third Sunday evenings and the second through fourth Sundays in the morning. Sterling is set for Sunday morning and evening on the fourth Sunday, with night services the third Sunday.
H R Kirklen advances a new roadway plan linking the old drug store site with K s Grocery and anticipates development of a bat shop in the area. The proposal suggests a fresh business corridor and improved traffic flow for the neighborhood.
The article notes a wedding at seven o'clock Saturday night at the Hint M EB chapel on 126 South Philadelphia Street. The groom, well regarded, is a son of Mes He is from Idenkiow and is well known. friends will be surprised by the match.
Readable fragments suggest notes on arithmetic concepts and problem hints. The text mentions choices, terms, and practice prompts but lacks a cohesive narrative or clear events to summarize.
A man appeared before the judge who fined him nine dollars for dodging a party seating duty and also ordered costs totaling two dollars and fifteen cents.
A A Wood is noted as manager of the Farmers' Union attire, with his family planning a return to Colorado. Gan W Kailey of Anadelevy to fill duties, facing opposition from Cecil alag of Anadarko. Mr Halley plans to relocate soon, with his family. L M Click will oversee vacant Woe cot t house, moving into Wolf house newly vacated by Mrs O urk.
A fragmented notice warns of holiday disruptions and safety concerns. It mentions Thanksgiving activities, vigilance against disturbances, and a call for orderly behavior across public spaces during the day. It signals potential enforcement actions by authorities to preserve safety.
Reverend J B Brown of Coigkasha has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church and will preach here on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Sermons will be held in the evening. Local congregants are invited to attend.
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