18 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
1
A farmer criticizes retail meat selling by traders and says producers should directly market their own beef and pork. He cites price differences from farm to butcher shops, arguing consumers gain when meat is sold by the producer who raised it. The letter-writer from Salt City endorses a health cure and urges others to try it.
A garbled local item describes South Town’s waterworks, costs for construction and reservoir, a faulty measurement causing a stream height discrepancy, and mentions minor improvements and regular services. It references Dr. King’s Life and a drugstore item at Peoples Drug.
Southeast bound excursion rates list destinations east of the Ohio River including Memphis and New Orleans via Memphis, via the Allsols Central Ryte and Vandalia line, with connections through Illinois and beyond. The text assigns paths toward points in North Carolina and the Midwest.
Fragmented notice forms suggest a headline about men convicted of selling whisky in Wagoner and their continued influence in Fort Smith business circles. The stream of ads mentions cough medicines, Christmas trees, and various local business names, giving a snapshot of small town commerce and public notices.
The notice details holiday rail fares within Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory. Distances under 100 miles cost 1.33 regular fare. 100 miles and beyond but within 20 miles extra routes offer 80 cents round trip. Valid dates include December 1 to 26, December 8, and January 1 with return by January 4. Students and teachers with proper certification may buy at one and one third fare. special sales apply to excursion routes west of the territory. Tickets go on sale from school dates to dates. no earlier than December 5 and not later than December 10 for return around January open.
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