Oklahomabound Awakening in Texas to New Frontier
A Texas letter narrates an eye opening glimpse of Oklahoma's settlement boom. It describes fertile land, thriving farms, new towns, and modern amenities, contrasting frontier myths with rapid development underlines the region’s transformation and prosperity. Observations include travel from Iowa through Kansas City to Shamrock, Wheeler county, and notes on local churches and Brotherhood movements.
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Oklahom
Maimely
Wheeler County
Texas
RB. L. Bott
Shamrock
D. Bott
Will. Leach
Sherman McKnight
Nathan Garion and Son
Burlington
Kansas
City
Rock Island
Topeka
Enid
el Reno
Clinton
Elk City
Iowa
Kansas City
Oklahoma
TI Ray
Jacob
Fair week fairs and land shift draw Texas appeal
Eineville fair this week and Tineville fall festival feature street fair and carnival across Thursday to Saturday with Old Settlers Day Farmers Day and Lineville Day for best stock and farm products. Oklahoma land prices push migration, Texas offers vast unimproved lands, plenty of water, cheap renters, and strong prospects for small capital buyers seeking five year ownership paths.
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Tineville
Lineville
I Shuck His Hand in a Rural Speech
A first person reminiscence recounts a rural political gesture a speaker makes at a crowd. The narrator describes shaking hands with a prominent man, a moment of pride, and a sense of connection despite social distance. The scene centers on a manual handshake and the speaker’s admiration for the figure.
Twenty Years Ago School Notes Recap Local Highlights
Mr. Oehlman of Derby visited, Miss Dungen and Miss Mollie Henry returned from trips, and many townsfolk were home for weekends. A railroad survey effort from Allerton to Humeston stirred talk, while diphtheria closed the primary department. High school sports included a 6 4 win over Allerton and a busy athletic year.
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Hannibal, Mo
Omaha
Allerton
Humeston
Miss Dungan
Margaret Putnam
Ralph Ross
Allerton High School
Has
Thomas
Shoop
Smith
Hon J F Lacey to Speak in Humeston Friday
Hon J F Lacey, candidate for United States senator, will address Humeston on Friday October 16 at one o clock on political issues from a Republican standpoint. Major Lacey is one of Iowa's greatest orators and all should hear him.
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J. F. Lacey
United States
Humeston
Major Lacey
Iowa
Why Should not the Men be Out for Christ as Well as Women
Sermon notice for Congregational church next Sunday morning on engaging men in religious life. The item notes broad civic duties, political context, and emphasis on sound religion guiding citizens. Includes local church members invited and mentions community figures Hamestun and Woody Brown.
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W. Hodge
National ‘Pube Co
Congregational Brotherhood
Kewanee
Hodgeher
Uteer
Tarek
Church
Colc
Jesus Christ
Hodge
Brotherhood of Burear
Assia Lion
Congregational Church
Death of H Theilbar reported near Brinkley Arkansas
Word reached Humeston friends of the death of H Theilbar at his home near Brinkley Arkansas on September Theilbar once lived in Humeston about ten years ago working as a farmer and was well and favorably known Mrs Theilbar receives sympathy from many old friends in her bereavement.
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Fred E. White
Humestun
Los Angeles
California
Roy
Jay
H. Theilbar
Brinkley
Ark
Theilbar
Humeston
Big Sweet Potatoes From Cambria Editor’s Feast
Rinard of Cambria sent a Saturday report describing mammoth sweet potatoes as large and fine. The harvest produced a satisfying meal for the editor and readers, highlighting exceptional produce and a flavorful feast.
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Rinard
Cambria
Ford Snyder registers in Rosebud land drawing
A. T. Taylor, J. J. Hasbrouck and A. W. Willey traveled to Dallas on Saturday to register in the Rosebud land drawing set for the 19th of the month.
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Ford Snyder
A. T. Taylor
J. J. Hasbrouck
A. W. Willey
Dallas
Rosebud Land
Brick Hotel Underest construction at Garden Grove
The Brick Hotel at Garden Grove has completed brick work and carpenters are rushing to finish. The building will be ready for occupancy in a short time.
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Humeston
Garden Grove
District Conference Program at Chariton District October 27 28
The document outlines the Chariton district conference schedule for October 27 and 28, listing devotional sessions, business meetings, sermons, and altar services. It includes speakers such as J. N. McCurdy, W. B. Cox, B. R. Van Dyke, and others with topics on revival, evangelism, temperance, and church cooperation.
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Sean Ue
Chariton
Red Letter Day at County Poultry Association Meet
Candidates Al Join W. P. A. and others attended Meyer's sale as a social and networking event for county candidates. Treasurer Mendenhall benefited from the turnout with a show of support and increased interest in the association. O. E. seized the chance to boost membership, filling almost every ticket with attendees.
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Ce County Poultry Association
Mendenhall
Meyer
O. E
Exley to Speak on Issues at Clay Center Meeting
Hardin L. Exley candidate for state senator Wayne Lucas district will address Clay township residents at Clay Center Friday evening October 16 at 7 30 on political issues of the day. All invited including ladies.
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Hardin L. Exley
Wayne Lucas
Clay Township
Clay Center
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Eineville
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Faew
Tex
Slo
W. A. Roach
Collinsville
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Reach
Plains of
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Acro Iewa
Lowa
Doc McNabb
Ed Chase
Charles R. Barnes
New York Sun
Hameston
Mr. Oehlman of
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Gantz
Olive Helt
Fism
J. W. Robinson
Miss Dungen
L. R. Balter
I. B. Binford
Mollie Henry
Chicago
W. H. Buck
New York State
John Burdette of
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Snook
Simpson
S.A. Kingman
West Liberty
Levi Bishop
Quincy
Monroe County
I. B. Durland
Grundy Center
W. H. Henderson
Sterling, Colo
S. A. Gilley
Congress
James Brennan
Round House
Shenandoah
Thos. Dagan
F. Niday
Corydon
Liblie Walker
A. B. Cornell
Miss Stimson
Silas Marner
Clever Sells Harness Shop
Hamestun
Woody Brown
J. M.clever
Brown
Lee Smith
Clever
Canada
Sarah Taylor
W. H. Taylor
Mise Mayme
North Dakota
R. C. Taylor
Atlantic
T. A. Taylor
Des Moines
Dan Snyder
Big Springs
William Ewing
A. Heekathorne
J. N. McCurdy
Lown Methodist Hospital
Beer
L. K
J. G
Elizabeth Ogden
W. Goodsell
B. R. Yelland
A. L. Bates
Fletcher Brown
Louis Ripley
Simpson College
Sston
Enaden
David J. Shenton
E. Brown
W. G. Clark
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