Irrigated Texas Plains Offer Opportunity Says Alward
In Tulsa Texas on April 27 1907 W J Alward writes John Carter about the climate soil and farming prospects near Canyon City and Tulsa. He says kaffir corn milo maize and oats dominate crops with growing markets as rail access improves and rents and taxes remain favorable. He notes white settlements strict segregation and improving schools while praising water water supply and inexpensive land to tempt eastern investors.
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Indiana
Colorado
Tulsa
Canyon City
Tulia
East
Simple home incubator and brooder for poultry
Mrs. S. H. Harrington describes a homemade incubator using a hot water bottle and cloth to hatch eggs. She also details a simple brooder with a gallon jug of warm water and a cloth cover. Chickens hatch and stay warm under the cloth by the jug’s heat.
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S. H. Darrington
Lawsuits Planned Against County Officials for Large Shortages
The Covington paper reports attorney Ratcliff stating suits will be filed soon against David Ferguson ex auditor and Harry Martin cox treasurer for claims of 85959 and 8 075938 dollars respectively. Additional complaints against Sam Clark ex treasurer and the W W Luke estate are anticipated.
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O. B. Ratclit
Julian Martin
David Ferguson
Harry Martin
Cox-Treasurer
Ferguson
Martin
Ratcliff
Sam Clark
W. W. Luke
Charlie Lockhart
Covington
Truant Officer Elected by County Board in Covington
The county board of education met in Covington Monday and elected a truant officer for the ensuing year. Four applicants stood for the post J. Dunkin Alfred Parker W C Bowers and Oliver Board but Dunkin, the present incumbent, was chosen unanimously on the first ballot. He is regarded as a good officer and worthy of re election.
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County Board of Education
Covington
J. Dunkin
Alfred Parker
Mellott
W.C. Bowers
Hillsboro
Oliver Board
Dunkin
Kingman Clean‑up Order for Town Alleys Issued
Notice requests immediate removal of all rubbish including ashes and tin cans from town alleys of Kingman by Dr A A Williamson Health Officer.
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Kingman
A. A. Williamson
Dinner Guests At Wisna Home Near Attica May Ltd
Sunday dinner guests at the Peter Wisna home near Attica May Ltd included Henry Zackmire and Viola Jolley, Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson, Claude Gray, James Abbot, and Leata Gray. They all enjoyed a good time.
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Peter Wisna
Attica May Ltd
Henry Zackmire
Viola Jolley
Elizabeth Atkinson
Claude Gray
James Abbot
Leata Gray
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Texas
John Carter
Plains
Union
Roosevelt
Iean
W. J. Alward
Martin and Ferguson
Alexander’s Cash Grocery
Ular
Pioneer Drug Store
J.M. Cory
Prop
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