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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
6
Oklahoma City hosts the Oklahoma State Fair from March 22 to Oct in a bid to set a new world record for dirt track racing. The annual event features the world's champion circular dirt track driver, expected to thrill thousands with high speed laps and grandstand excitement.
An early 20th century article outlines a detailed pickling and seed treatment method to improve next year’s crop. It covers seed selection, germination vitality tests, cleaning, disease control, and solution ratios, plus handling steps and a milk pall technique for a keel-like texture. It also includes an anecdote about a stern father punishing his son for worn trousers, illustrating harsh labor conditions.
The Wicked Bible refers to the 1621 London edition by Robert Barker and Martin Lucas, notable for omitting the word not from the Seventh Commandment. This printing error led to a heavy fine of 3,000 pounds and marked a dramatic lapse in the era's sacred text production.
The passage argues that many prefer paying for millinery or whiskey over grocery bills, suggesting that poor bookkeeping drives grocers into trouble. It notes that this view is attributed by a Harvard expert, implying broader economic behavior behind debt collection in trades.
The brilliant colors of the clouds come from sunlight still shining on them and reflecting a portion of this light through the darkening air to the earth.
In a heated exchange a plaintiff urged the witness toward harsh judgment, the defense counseled silence, and the judge repeatedly admonished all parties. The exchange centered on a disparaging remark about a woman facing a costly dispute.
An immigrant claiming to be a versatile actor described himself as a playactor and alton compositor before the aliens board. He was vouched for by a cousin who is a terrier. The applicant’s claim appeared in the London Graphic and work prospects were discussed.
A long, lively tale follows Howe, Matteo the dog, and a tricky plan in Truro. Howe aids his crafty ally by saving Matteo for a secret mission while avoiding pursuit and danger along a river chase.
Quote from New York Advertiser notes a foot between radish and onion rows is sufficient. Prospective amateur gardener considers three or four feet to avoid radish onion flavor.
An OCR fragment from the Kanaae City Star presents a string of character studies and odd exchanges. It mentions a hand laundry, a hungry tramp, and a woman who questions colors and fast dyes, ending with a note about a man falling at a woman’s feet.
A Nebr woman extols Grape-Nuts and Postum after seven years of use. She credits the cereals with steady palatability, economy, and nourishment, saying quitting tea and coffee improved her health. Her children also thrived on Grape-Nuts, even during whooping cough, reducing doctor bills.
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