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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
4
A large mixed advertisement page from Vinita describes Caldwell syrup and other tonics for health, advertised cures for piles and worms, and various patent medicines. It also reports on July 4th activities, musical chatter, and a Dawes Commission update with Cherokee enrollment progress and upcoming hearings in the region.
The piece reports extensive drought across the Cherokee nation harming water supplies and cattle. It notes water shortages in the Gubire country with landowners fearing livestock losses and quotes a postmaster and local figures. It also mentions a bridge project on Cabin Creek and a local cattle and breeding contest, along with medical ads and obituaries.
The Kiowa opening event was marked by a presidentially signed order yesterday, signaling an official move or policy action. Details remain limited in the accessible text, but the document confirms executive involvement and a formal deadline or action implied by the order.
Washington July 5 The president’s proclamation declaring Kiowa Comanche Apache and Wichita lands open for settlement was signed today. Interior plans to post proofs and prepare newspaper proofs, with cattle from Kiowa and Wichita areas moved to 400 acre pasture along the Texas border. Oklahoma clerks and officials will monitor cattle numbers and relocate offices at Guthrie Perry Lawton and El Reno.
MM Dazzles the World with a cure claimed to conquer consumption and related illnesses. Advertisements tout Dr King’s New Discovery as the fastest street tonic for coughs colds asthma croup whooping cough and fever, offered by a drug store promising refunds and trial bottles.
Charles A Walker died at his home on John Chandler's place east of town from an illness. He leaves a wife and children and had been cared for by the Odd Fellows in the city for several months. The funeral was at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon conducted by Vinita lodge, burial in Vinita Cemetery Adair terms.
The Lariat reports a July rope art contest with top performers earning $10 prizes and 200, prize money at Hartlesyville, plus Chelsea Warneville and Ruel Creek entries. Court Decker notes 1,158 criminal cases in the Northern district. 470 pending. Traveling salesmen stir nuisance complaints along Vinita roads. campaign financing discussed. farmers face a weak corn outlook.
An old advertisement touts Beggs' German Salve as a universal healing ointment for wounds, piles, and stings. Claims decades of trusted use, urges constant household possession, and notes price from 1 to 25 cents with prepaid mail order from Beggs' Manufacturing Co in Chicago.
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