Oklahoma seed drive to exhibit dry farming products in Tulsa
A Oklahoma advocate promotes the next dry farming congress in Tulsa with free seeds for farmers who prepare exhibitions, urging Frisco states Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Arkansas and others to compete with Canada. He praises the Dry Farming congress as a world class educational body and appeals for rail rates and wide participation from youth and families.
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Frisco Road
Farmers of Canada
Congress
Ttmn
Bes
Evrls
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Tyell Hood
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Kanes
Minols
Mndiana
Tennessee
Committee assignments in the House slated for January 7
Washington, Lie. 21. Committee assignments in the House will be considered at a Democratic caucus set for January 7. Vacancies include the foreign affairs chair left by Sulzer and several key posts on ways and means public lands and appropriations. Nominees include Flood of Virginia Ansberry of Ohio Ferris Graham Cox Robinson.
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Washington
Lie
House of Representatives
Cox
General Shakeup at Muskogee
Muskogee Oklahoma December 30 resignations followed a special grand jury probe. Sheriff William Robison and Municipal Court Judge Eli Williams resigned amid charges and eight county employees were removed or forced to resign plus five policemen dismissed. The jury returned fifty four indictments and noted liquor and gambling activity in county jail and courts. Ledbetter appointed sheriff after Robison resignation. Funeral for Robert Lee Taylor held in Muskogee with Methodist minister Rev. W H Hoper delivering the address.
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Muskogee
Okl
William Ft. Robison
Ei 1 Williams
Mounicipal Court
M. OG. Batley
Jaden Allen
Jndie
Po- Necelty
Robison
Mud
Polen the grandest display of products the world ever saw
Fragmentary note describes a planned exhibit in Oklahoma with seeds distribution to cooperating farmers and a grand world show aimed at impressing Canada and foreign visitors. Mentions Springfield Missouri and various names, but text is garbled.
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Northwest
Canada
Frisco
Oklahoma
Congress
South
Polen
Elko Christmas Reception Delights Vinita Social Scene
The Elks held a Christmas reception and dance at the Vinita club quarters last night starting at 8 40 with guests greeted by the reception committee. Attendees toured the lodge, enjoyed punch, and danced to the Parsons Orchestra in the Grand theatre hall. Card games and bridge followed, marking a lively social event sponsored by the Elks and hoped to recur regularly.
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Vinita
Hika
Vinita Society
Elke Sinew
Order Hare and
Early Easter Dates of 1913 and Historical Notes
Dressmakers and milliners brace for an early Easter in 1913 as March 20 falls on the holiday. The article traces Easter dates back to 1818 and projects further into 1940 and beyond, noting full moon rules and the movable feast timing. It explains the calendar rule for determining Easter and highlights related holy days.
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Baxter
Kester
Mareb
Automobile Notes and Weather on Dragged Roads Report
The Quincy Herald refutes claims that dragged winds are sufficient for summer road work. The column emphasizes proper technique and cites a recent issue as evidence.
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Quincy
the Herald
Road conditions praise king drag dispatch from West Quincy
The West Quincy to Taylor road, once praised for roughness, is described as nine miles of fine rock and gravel after a quick upgrade. The Fabius river tolling faded as the King drag cleared brush in eight days, with three days more to finish. Opponents of the drag were routed around Quincy, while the Herald cheers its efficiency under all conditions, per the St. Joseph News-Press.
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West Quincy
Taylor
Fabius
Quincy
the Herald
St. Joseph
Testimony Favors Renfro in State Warrants Case
Testimony supports Charles Renfro as the case against him continues. Attorney General West seeks to bind over Renfro to district court on four counts of disposing of state warrants alleged to be forgeries. W A McBrine, former warrant clerk, denied telling Renfro the warrants were forged. Guthrie bankers A C Guss Elymon Gray and Haynen Farquharson testified for Renfro, as did warrant dealer Joe Willis. Guss opines Leo Meyers signature on $8,000 alleged forged warrants at Farmers National Bank of Ponca City is genuine.
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Chithilo
Alela
Dov
Justles Seton
Charles Renfro
West
District Court
Wid KH. McBrine
State Auditor’s Office
Renfro
A. C. Guss
Elymon Gray
Haynen Farquharson
Guthrie
Joe Willis
Guss
Leo Meyers
Farmers’ National Bank of
Ponca City
Bones Found 100 Feet Deep Near Silonton
J. W. Thogg, chief engineer of the sewer dept, will invite scientists from Canada and the United States to examine a discovery unearthed a half mile north of the Saskatchewan river, near Silonton. Bones resembling a buffalo femur and other bones suggest ancient land surface stood at least 100 feet lower. The river may have changed course long before European arrival.
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Hdmonton
Alla
Saskatchewan River
Silionton
University of Ahe
J. W. Thogg
Canada
United States
Bud Ledbetter Becomes Muskogee County Sheriff
Bud Ledbetter is now sheriff of Muskogee following the resignation of W. R. Robison. Robison's brief tenure ended after jury and county officials approved his resignation. Ledbetter was appointed to fill the unexpired term and will begin a full term in January.
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Muskogee
Okla
Stern
Oklahoma
Sheriff Robison
Judge Allen
Robison
Sheri Robison
Ledbetter
W. R. Robison
Beat
Jim Wivener
Bud Ledbetter Mis
Sherif
Sheriff Heads to Oklahoma for State Aid to Move County Records
Sheriff Thomason of Delaware county travels to Oklahoma City to request state assistance in enforcing a district court order to relocate county records from Old Jay to New Jay. New town promoters say a records agreement was signed last week and the sheriff faced hostility while crossing the highway.
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Old Jay
Old
New Jay
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Alberta
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China
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Milford - Berger Shoe Company
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Democratic Caucus
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Robert Lee Taylor
Lido
I AR. Taylor
W. H. Hoper
Methodist Durch
Whith
Agel
Mort Commieglover
Springfield
ELKO
Bud Ledbetter
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