Travels and letters from Dave A. Sherri in 1902 Oklahoma Territory
Dave A. Sherri writes from Hobart Indian Territory detailing travel from Belle Center to St. Louis and across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma. He describes towns like Hobart Kingfisher and Chickasha, the Checaskla river bridge, rail lines, and local growth including electric lights, schools, and a library. he notes rain, mail delays, and prospects for farming and lawyers, and ends with a public note on Roosevelt being a square president and Mormon census trends.
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Aerosuiay
J. Whitcomb
Iayé
Riley
Gretal
Belle Center
Bellefontaine
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Kennas City
Missouri
Missouri River
Obia
Buckeye
Logan County
New York City
Kansas City
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Enid
Blackwell
Guthrie
O. T
Kingfisher
Checaskla River
Chickasha
Westlern
Chickasaw
Hobart
Kiowa County
Mangum
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Givet
Inna
Washite
Mountain View
Here
Joseph Harry Cline
Kiowa
Dave A. Sherri
Seventeen Year Locusts Peculiar Life Cycle Described
An 1890s style account details the seventeen year cicada life cycle. Eggs hatch by September and burrow two feet deep to overwinter until 1919. Nymphs surface to molt into winged adults whose sole function is reproduction. Females lay eggs, causing twig damage, then both sexes die after a brief aerial phase.
All Boys Should Learn From Run To Respect Household Manners
A list of moral and personal conduct guidelines for boys, urging punctuality, neatness, helpfulness, self reliance, respect for elders, care of attire, study, temper, and kindness to sisters and mothers. Emphasizes duties at home and quiet behavior around the sick.
Crown of King Edward Said to Outshine All Others
A report notes King Edward will wear a coronation crown described as possibly the costliest and most beautiful in the world. It was crafted for Queen Victoria in 1838 by Rundell & Bridge, featuring rubies emeralds sapphires pearls and diamonds including historic stones from royal rings and crowns.
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Edward
Queen Victoria
Rundell & Bridge
Black Prince
Don Pedro
Castle
Edward the Confessor
George III
Cardinal York
Charles
Atlanta Constitution
Not Proved Aboard Love and Duty in a Fiery House
Barbara Dilwan and Miss Dillman plot to marry for wealth while Barbara pursues Dr. Munn. A charity visit exposes genuine emotion as the doctor bonds with a sick Italian child. Barbara’s schemes crumble under truth as affection reaches a clash between money and love in a tense, melodramatic scene.
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Molly
Miss Damian
Bob
Slater
Nell
John
Tigh
Manten
Abe
Barbara
Mra. Ware
Mmiman
Bennie and Mary Jane Endure a Wild Wedding Tale
In a rustic reminiscence Olive Pennewill recalls a maid Mary Jane who discovered Bennie’s wandering heart. Though playful and flawed, she pushes Bennie to commit, guides their awkward courtship, and when Bennie’s indecision returns, Mary Jane demands a solid match. Bennie marries, and she sustains him through life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Bennie
Olive Pennewill
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W. W. Riddle
Cuaueior
Belleton
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Hubterd Rink
Chilicake General
stUvam
Dackinson & Stole
LAW
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Hefontaine
Marky G. Butches
Rete Lee
Wiliams
Vics Pras
Keller
Tha People’s National Bank
Mewey
Southard
LVEEY
McKee
Etige
Ig Cathe
Singeres Turuiahed
Ohio
Rouse
Sara Ees
Link T. Snodgrass
Reet Estate
Sidney
Omern
Wright’s .Bay Tea
C. C. Roger
Defrees Real Estate Agents
W. S
George Defrees
Shuteye
Chickeshi
The
Kansas City Star
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Square
Cleveland
Spokesman Review
Insect
Columbus Dispatch
American Oak Leather Company
Cincinnati
Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron
Laylin
Lorain Steel Company
George
Chicago Journal
Barbara Dilwan
Berlin
Jon Steel
Mixes Nightingale
Sir John
Scutari
Permisson
Miss Nightingale
Miles Night Ingales
John Stell
Pundy
Bonnie
Beunie
Jist
Rennie
Oph
Hennie
Benghes
Tin
Benny
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