Chickasha Emerges as Nation's Investment Center
Chickasha in the Washita valley attracts capitalists and manufacturers after removal of restrictions on Indian Territory lands. Seven rail lines converge here with cheap electric power predicted for mills. The city ships large amounts of corn cotton and livestock, with Grady county described as the garden spot of the earth and a thriving Commercial Club ready to answer inquiries.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Chickashare
Washita Valley
Chickasha
Grady County
Ferguson's Beat in courtroom exposes jury leak
In a dramatic courtroom scene journalist Richard Ferguson faces the judge after being accused of obtaining jury verdict details. Ferguson insists no one provided the information, cites constitutional grounds to refuse self incrimination, and offers to question courthouse janitor who hints at a witness matching Ferguson's appearance.
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Richard Ferguson
Morning Post
Iit
Ferguson
Aphrita
Baliff
Toon
Ferguson Haw
Tshall
Stephenson
Pergawon
Inet
Perguson
Tillotson
Questens
More Than He Deserved Reveals Rail Agent’s Tale
Frank J. Reed of the Monon railroad in Chicago shared a story in Indianapolis about his wife’s bank book and $300. He forgot the errand, mislaid the book, and only found it in his desk after weeks of travel and hotel checks, with the money intact. He implied his wife would be told in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Reed
Chicago
Monon Railroad
Indianapolis
Hinelf
Crist
Abe
Bett
Not Only Could But Did A Witty Exchange At Table
A humorous exchange between a husband and a admirer centers on Mrs Grandon, a brilliant talker. The admirer notes she could discuss a thousand topics, while the husband jokes about not returning home, prompting a witty slice of social satire from Youths Companion.
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Mrs. Grandon
Mr. Grandon
Club Um
Death of Frank Miller and the farmer joke
A rural bulletin board at Reading Eagle shows the death notice for Frank Miller. Two farmers view the items and one asks if the notice is about him, but his companion replies that his name is John, not Frank Miller.
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Reading Eagle
Frank Miller
John
Health and Income Link to WellBeing and Work
A Chicago woman writes of losing health from overwork and poor diet and regaining income and ability after using Grape-Nuts. She credits gradual recovery from brain fatigue and dyspepsia to daily meals with the food, claiming she can keep her job and earn. The ad notes the company Postum Co. invites readers to read road to well and asserts the letters are genuine.
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Chicago
Postum Co
Rambling Rupert and the barber college scrape
A dialogue recalls a barber college shave as the worst scrape. In a kinder garden memory a child licks a plate, and the teacher gently corrects him. An old man comments on a political note and a humorous quip about twice one being ten echoes.
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Rupert
Atlanta Constitution
Cuticura Said to Cure Four Southern Women
A correspondent recounts how Cuticura Soap and Ointment relieved a Cherokee Tennessee family and others from itching rashes and skin diseases. The letter cites Mrs Lillie Wildher of Chattanooga and notes a successful treatment across multiple sufferers. The item ends with an unrelated dialog line about a telephone call.
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Lillie Wildher
Eleventh St
Chattanooga
Tenn
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