14 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
1
A local firm expands its phone rental program as World War II shortages bite. The company plans to rent equipment at 60 cents a month or six dollars a year, targeting owners of existing devices. Some second hand boxes, refurbished at Lawton, join the fleet.
Fragmentary report from Elgin routes mentions a prize in a Gost event and a fair at Pletcher Fair last week. Details are unreadable but reference to individuals Winton, Miss Mary Reich, and Clarence He Townsend accompany notes on routes and yields.
Wendell Wertener has been appointed editor of the Murten Record effective August 1 at the University of Oklahoma. The move includes detailing Earl E Tonner and oversight of reporting from Anadarko and Hinton as part of the staff assignments.
A grateful note thanks friends and neighbors for kindness toward a father and family. The message expresses appreciation from Mrs. Lan Axis Masniy and related households for help during a difficult time.
Readable portions show school notes stressing early setup and deadlines for Tuesday and Monday handoffs. Attendance at the high school session improved, with earnest interest in work evident among students.
Fragmented report details remarks by Mr. Simpson and others on wealth distribution, farm share, and government policy. It notes farmers’ push for rights and protection, a claim that a large share of wealth centers with farmers, and references to compulsory military service and political actions in Congress.
Funeral services for the son of W. Amspacher of Apache were postponed 24 hours due to the boy not arriving by midnight Thursday. Attending Masons from Elgin included LC Coffin CW Dompter G M Coffin JW Byker C G Coffin Harry Sellars K R Hanuman GM Dean L A Head and J C Pirkle.
To Colorado, John Ho Withite of Lawton travels to Colorado Springs for his health and will make the W.O W. Sanitarium his headquarters. His wife and young son will stay in Lawton for the time being.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mevling arrived from Tuvetey evening to a reception at their home. A crowd gathered at the Chandler fair Tuesday afternoon, snapping photos and waving. A car collided with others as onlookers watched, while onlookers read a message about their safety.
John Danley known as Dagh Dantes died Friday at home after three weeks of illness. His son Foviag Donkey and daughter Eva Lew survive. Deceased was born March 8, 1884 in Havels on County West Virginia and was 60 years old. He married Miss Ton Hecker, and they lived in the area. Funeral arrangements were reported but not completed.
W P Sessoms rents farm and will hold a public sale near Wednesday September 28 commencin at 9 oclock. Eight head horses and mules 23 head cows and other cattle farm implements household goods stock feeds and many other items. Terms cash with 10 percent discount for cash before Sept 1 1922. Auctioneers Bo Hersill and EW Dilling notifies the public lunch served by Ladies of the Bicteher Christian Church.
A horse sale is planned at Pletcher next Saturday led by owner Dr. G. E. Bedwell. The event highlights include Bedwell’s participation as the proprietor and organizer of the sale.
Shipping cotton prices have fallen and risen amid weeks of market shifts. Several holders of last season's crop sold holdings above previous margins, while prices show volatility with varied week to week. The report notes the overall trend and indicates last year's crop faced higher costs.
Local report describes a theft of casings and car wheels from HL PS Rosacker’s vehicle stored near town. Investigators traced the thief briefly but the trail went cold before reaching a conclusion.
A Lawton west office dine patooing aid schedule shows all mail teas locked before leaving river trains except two two after midnight. Early imprn ju treie to Elgin departs at 81 and is locked at 75. The Rhygin train pouch leaves at 12 30 p.m with 130 m deck. Ely patrons await Lawton clarification.
Livestock reported in good condition but stock cattle on farms are at the lowest figure on record for the state. Feeder hogs are very scarce amid a cattle shortage as noted by the State Board of Agriculture.
At Fletcher Next several locals attended a near Sunday event titled I near Scoring Suntday. Plans were outlined to hold the upcoming newt p meeting at Fletcher with attendees discussing schedule and venue details.
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