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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Hanford's Daleam and Talwam as cures for burns and external ailments. It promises customer satisfaction or money back and boasts endless testimonials while criticizing other sayings about minorities and endurance.
From Par Ott Alaska Mary Hart of Alaska was the sole representative of women clubs at the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago. She wore a necklace of gold nuggets she dug out and washed herself as part of her regional presentation. She also represented the territory at the St Louis world's fair.
George Fletcher of Gilbert uncovers a 22 year old prophecy in his father William Fletcher's old Bible. It foretells wars in every corner of the earth in the year 1914, a calculation based on biblical study noted in the Towanda Dispatch to Philadelphia Record.
In Collegeville Pennsylvania Richard Smith spotted a six foot blacksnake and four rattlers near his camp. The reptiles attacked and briefly merged into a triple entente before turning on Smith. A farmer intervened to save him as the snakes fought.
The American Civic Association has formed a Junior Civic Leagues department led by Maude Van Buren to foster good citizenship in children. It promotes civic service, familiarizes youngsters with municipal ordinances, and supports home gardening.
A reader recalls a sister secretly swapping coffee for Postum, leading to improved strength, color, and energy. The testimonial touts Postum as a nerve strengthener and health aid, noting a ten day trial and detailing regular and instant forms from Battle Creek, Michigan.
The life of Hubert Melntyre shows a rise from bricklayer in Berkirk Scotland to a renowned Methodist bishop in Oklahoma City. Born 1851, he worked in mills, bricklaying, and commerce before entering Vanderbilt and the ministry in 1872. He led Kenwood and Trinity churches, became a celebrated lyceum speaker, and later headed the Methodist Church North in Oklahoma. He died in Chicago after an operation, with his body sent to Tatlotin City for burial arrangements in California. He left behind wife Ella C. Melntyre and two daughters Ruth and Nellie.
The company explains Goodyear tires remain at antebellum prices due to securing 1.9 million pounds of top rubber before the war and rapid sourcing from London and Singapore. They pledge the same top-grade tire, warn other makers may use inferior rubber, and promise steady supply with prices held.
James A. Patten, a former Chicago wheat operator, and his wife fled Carlsbad August 2 as war began. They faced arrest as spies in Nuremberg, endured hunger in Belgium, and witnessed Belgian road mining and early fighting near Liege while seeking trains toward Ostend and Liege.
In the early hours Mrs Chbleigh asks John to come home early for breakfast. John vows to be home on time, as they plan a quiet morning together.
Beth and Jill joke about a woman sharpening a lead pencil while recounting a tale. The exchange plays on timing and observation as they chat.
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