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Farmers Champion

Location

Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1915

Page

1

Old Reliable Shoe Sale Opens September Deals

It will soon be time for school to begin and the store advertises a September shoe sale. The Old Reliable promises reduced prices to outfit the whole family with footwear during the upcoming month.

Professor Humphries Praises Elgin News and Local Education

In remitting more than a year in advance for CHAMPION, Prof W E G Humphries of Flandreau S D praises Elgin and surrounding community. He notes a large school enrollment and 43 employees serving 386 pupils, with Indian training through 10th grade in various trades and domestic sciences.

W. E. G. Humphries Flandreau,s. D

Ten Inning Game Between Elgin and Lee Juniors

An Elgin junior team and Lee junior team played a long Saturday game on the Elgin diamond. The match stopped in the third inning with Elgin down to eight men. Fletcher led 16 to 14 after ten innings. Elgin fans praised the players and urged organized practice. Elgin lineup included Ruel Wolcott, Oscar Rose, Paul Rose, Jimmie Wolcott, Wendell Wettengel, Ray Stone, Fay Wolcott, Archie Hayle, and Wayne Stone.

Elgin Diamond Lee Elgin Fletcher Ruel Wolcott Oscar Rose Paul Rose Jimmie Wolcott Wendell Wettengel Ray Stone Fay Wolcott Archie Hayle Wayne Stone

Vaughn Hardware Reports Record Saturday Sales

Vaughn Hardware Co claims four big days of business on Saturday marking one of its best days since starting in town. The firm asserts it sold more binders mowers and rakes this season from International Harvester Co. than Fletcher and Sterling combined and offers proof on request.

The Vaughn Hardware Co International Harvester Co Fletcher Sterling

Meat Market Boost Under New Management at Flavius Danley

Flavius Danley, who recently took charge, offers fresh beef and pork at his meat shop and a quick service hamberger and meat sandwiches. He runs a short order business with pork chops lunches and has five years of cooking for soldiers including Ft. Sill.

Flavius Danley Qiness Soldier Boys Ft. Sill

Section Foreman Byrd Leaves on Three Week Vacation

John C. Byrd section foreman departs Monday for a three week vacation visiting Knoxville Chattanooga Marysville and other Tennessee points. He has served Frisco railroad ten years with faithful conduct. J H Braddy will fill his duties in his absence.

John C. Byrd Knoxville Chattanooga Marysville Tennessee Frisco Road J. H. Braddy

Hog shipments from Elgin reach Oklahoma City market

On Monday and Tuesday this week five car loads of hogs were shipped from Elgin to Oklahoma City. Local farmers about 12 to 14 miles from Elgin marketed a number of the hogs, with two car loads shipped Monday by Ryan and Walcott topping the Oklahoma City market, showing local hogs are in good condition and feeding on the corn.

Elgin Oklahoma City Ryan & Walcott

Coal Advertises Best Lamp Coal at Low Price

A fragmented local ad promotes lamp coal in Fletcher with business contact Jeane F. Cable and mentions a price appeal. The note references Lesa Hallum Yard and signals a general sales emphasis without full details.

Fletcher Hallum Yard

Native Philistine Spoke by a 19 Year Old Sidney Mustafa

A 19 year old native Philistine named Sidney Mustafa, living in the United States for two years after fleeing Turkish military service, describes his homeland’s customs, languages, and schools. He entered Ohio public schools in January 1914 and, despite limited schooling, completed eight grades in four months. He notes tuition of 250 dollars for nine months in local colleges, separate campuses for boys and girls, and traditional parental guidance.

Sidney Mustafa Goliath Mt. Sterling United States Ohio

Miracle Seed Wheat Promises High Yield in Drought

A brief item notes drought conditions and claims of high yield from seeds called Stoners Miracle Seed Wheat. It mentions payments or costs and references schooling and parental terms, with unclear dates and places. The readable content focuses on crop performance and potential as a remedy for drought.

Death of Danley after illness in Circleville area

Danley died following illness attributed to typhoid fever at Circleville. Born September 20, 1872 in Platte County Missouri, he was 43 years and 1 day old. He married Eva Danley and had eight children, seven living: Lizzie, William, Cleopaulus, Anna, Jokew, and others. He joined the Christian Church at Circleville in 1898 and moved with family to Oklahoma in 1901.

Anna B Jokew The Christian Church Circleville Kan Kansas Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. C. Coffin Prof. Humphries Pebie Flandreau Ehool Sourse Elgin Merc. CO H. P. Rosacker Vaughn Hdwe Co B. V. Hamilton Jeane F. Cable D. E. McAnan Ce Ee Stoners Bates Roosave Okla Adv Thee, J. Spencer Bank of Elgin
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