Oklahoma land lottery draw sparks crowds and excitement
A large Oklahoma land lottery drew about 23,000 spectators as prizes worth $20,000 to $40,000 were awarded in multiple districts. Winners included James K Woods of Weatherford and Mattie Teal of Winfield, with crowd chants and expectations for further draws as officials announced the results.
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Evers Rons
Dowsl
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el Tere
Tee Lawhon
Jamyes K. Woods
Woods
Cal Myce
Mattie II
Teal
Wienltn
Col. Dyer
Jeg
Record-Setting Winter Wheat Crop Hit by Drought
In a drought devastated season the nation faces the largest winter wheat crop failure on record. Severe weather and scarce rain crippled growth, delaying harvest and reducing yields across Missouri and surrounding regions. Farmers faced substantial losses as conditions worsened.
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Carey
Iasas
Missouri
Turmoil and Drought Hit Oklahoma and Surrounding Areas
The report describes uproar and crowd activity at a public event, with mentions of officials, local figures, and a chaotic scene. It also discusses crop losses from drought across Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and surrounding states, noting record wheat projections and future agricultural impact.
Tragic bear attack near river shore shocks crowd
William Lipley of Iowa was fatally mauled by a pet bear while bathing at the river. The animal pulled him underwater as onlookers watched from the opposite shore. The owner, C. Gy Marthol, ordered the animal killed after the incident.
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Lowa Ale
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Willian Leptay
Fara Balis
Abad
Bhopian
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Laniing
Thiasie
Saneld
Limi
C. Gy Marthitol
Lenk
Dong
Body Found on Trak Track in Pottawattamin County
A unidentified young man was killed on the Northwestern tracks near Money Creek in Pottawattamin County early Sauimbley. His mangled body was found north of Honay Creek station around So'elock morning by a night operator. The exact train involved is unclear and identification impossible. investigators note the victim may have fallen from a passing freight car near the wheel area.
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Money Creek
Pottawattamin County
Sauimbley
Is Honay Creek
Ali
Otlus Nooldeng
Killed by a Hay Fork in Webster County
Webster County parlor carman BJ Skinner is killed Saturday morning as a hay fork pierces his body while guiding a team. A 15 year old girl and other witnesses described the accident as the fork released and struck him in the heart area. Parental and local officials investigated the strange incident for cause and safety.
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Webster County
Skinner
Crushed Boy Fatality In Lamont Warehouse Elevator
A four year old boy died at Lamont Bros warehouse in Cherokes Morristad Khang after his head was caught between an elevator and its door. The accident occurred while workers operated the car as the weekview shift began.
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Bataily
Lamont Bros
Cherokes
Morristad
Khang
Walbel
Egac
Weekview Sustibyuty
Elmrer
Agnil Yuara
Divorce for Mrs King Court's Action
Fragmented OCR outlines a Des Moines court divorce ruling clearing Mrs Rebecca A King from J H King amid a chaotic narrative. It mentions affidavits by Governor Millman and Senator Lagleton and weaves in unrelated heroic rescues, a fire incident, a drowning save, and a lightning death of ex Senator J S Lothrop near Illinois, reflecting varied, jumbled historical notes. The article mixes legal action with sensational anecdotes and dated local events from 19th or early 20th century reporting.
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Itebeech
A. Klag
J. H. King
Lawn
Gov. Millman
Senator Lagleton
Iowa’s State Finances Shown Through Late Warrants
Amid a biennial report the editor highlights Iowa’s state finances showing warrants totaling 1,000,000 in treasurer funds. It notes outstanding state university warrants at 19,100 and 2,100, with issues dating to 1902. The article emphasizes no interest payments in two years and calls the current budget the best financial condition.
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Treasury notes and naval inquiry loom over Schley case
Fragmented report outlines Treasury withdrawals of large currency issues and a looming court of inquiry into the Schley case. It notes Navy changes, political maneuvering, and possible witnesses while signaling a costly investigation and potential shifts in personnel and policy amid wartime finance.
Surgeon Boyle Defendant in Federal Charge at Council Bluffs
Government alleges Dr Boyle of Chewford County failed to account for 126 dollars meant for subsistence of troops traveling with the Second Division hospital. He allegedly did not use the funds as designated and did not properly account for them.
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Fittieth Jows Volunteer Infantry
United States
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Boyle
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John H Keating Weds Lyall Udall in Portland
John H Keating known as Lynn Udall and composer of Just One Girl and other songs wed Miss Clara Louise Vedutman daughter of Mr and Mrs Fey Vedutman of Coulteil Watts at the Keating home in Portland where Keating has property interests.
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Tuys
Ha Poyuler
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Fey
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Monona County Reaches Conditional School Application
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