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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1912

Page

2

Protest against Akin School Bill Opens Hearing Push

Protest filed with the secretary of state opposes the Akin Initiative aimed at eliminating fourteen state schools. The hearing is set for Tuesday May. Signers include Noo R. Gastho Woods County Raber EB Blanks Foutoto County RM Evans Grady County. The petition pages totaled 20 911 names, claimants say the effort surpasses the required percent of voters. Allegations include improper signatures and forged or invalid attestations on many pamphlets. The Sooners travel to Arcum Texas for a dual meet with the Longhorns and a strong university program develops players Darrow Beaver Jones West Minteer Bhultz Vickers Edwards. The university geology class fields trips to the river and the department of expression seeks new leaders for Ardmore project. The Sooners win baseball games against Southwestern University 3 to 1 and 6 to 4. Oklahoma enrollment shows Cleveland County leading with 143 students. statewide participation spans twenty four states. Legislative and university notes recap staff changes and upcoming games against Oklahoma A&M.

Noo R. Gastho Woods County Raber EB. Blanks Foutotocounty RM. Evans Grady County Orrilte T Smith Henben M. Roddie Oliver H. Akin Moore Dil Secretary of Ethic J. W. Akin Adah Akin Emma B. Akin W. B. Moore Samuel L. Davin D.C. Hurley John A. Denny J. T. Harkness Charles Sher- Man John Steels C. BK. Valle John Gi. Jnmes J. L. Overton Ka Carson Karl Lowrey James A. Cowan Tee Ceetties Reece Sema Eoe Sieence Tor Ancum Tex Priday Longhorns Arkassas Clap Te Kins University Uenals Kaneas University Wits Thost Darrow Beaver Jones West Minteer Bhultz Vickers Edwards D ' Norman Clare Tees Waskbern School of Pharmecy University of Oklahoma University of Colorada Colorado Apm Enties Mity Oklahoma Joseph J. McConneil Southwestern University Boyd Field Booners Texans Lone Star State Oklahoma “Aggies Ford Beth Department of Expression University Ctizens Ardmore Christopher Janior Thern Loui Roark Wagner Paul Darrough Hoge Lloyd Maxwell Spars Vargeant Ial Cleveland County Kanade Mineour Arkansea Jowa Deas Monnet Law Seteg de Parr Avenue Test

Far-Reaching Influence in Great Expectations Quotation

A brief quotation from Great Expectations notes the broad reach of a decent heart. It highlights the idea that an amiable, honest, duty-doing man exerts influence beyond his immediate circle. The line reflects Victorian-era sentiment on character and social impact.

Bull Practical Advice Satirized In Cautionary Quip

A sharp quip warns that advice to take bold action ignores the potential actions of the bull itself, noting the adviser often overlooks what the subject may do in the meantime. The line reflects skepticism about confident counsel in risky situations.

Newa to Her and State University News Highlights

A fragment from Punch jokes about missing items as an old lady reads. Two hand ball courts near Boyd Melt progress with cement tools, walls up. Prof Barrett’s Practical Pedagogy praised. adopted in seven states. Prof G Y Williams elected member of Phi Lambda Gamma chemistry honor society for scholarship and research.

Newa New York O State University News Boyd Melt Barrett National Journal of Education G. Y. Williams Phi Lambda Gamma Willian Ie Dosig Uni

Hie Point of Anxiety in Funeral Duties

A terse reader letter questions a son in law who has presided at funerals, hinting at tensions within the family and duties during a period of grief. The exchange frames a quarrel over propriety and responsibility.

Aeroplane Infancy and Pace Noted in Dialogue

A curious dialogue notes the aeroplane is in its infancy yet surprisingly precocious. It asks in what way and answers that it is already going at a pace that fills expectations.

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Duty First Emphasis Guides Public Mindset

A call urges citizens to prioritize duties over rights for national well being, arguing collective responsibility strengthens democracy and society. It frames civic obligation as essential to progress, urging personal conduct aligned with public interests.

Not the Stately Oak in a Man’s Fearful Love

A brief reflection from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune questions whether a man can truly love a woman while he remains afraid of her, contrasting pride in lineage with the fragility of affection and the idea that family prestige may hide insecurity.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Rathvon Lecture in Oklahoma City Addresses Christian Science

Oklahoma City April 15 Rathven C B a member of the board of lectureship of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Bre ton Mass spoke to an audience of about twenty five yesterday at 5 0 p m at the Overboteer His address covered Christian Science healing testimony and the power of mind over disease He urged discarding discouragement and embracing right thought to destroy evil by introducing good He cited scripture and the text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures urging personal testing of Christian Science

Oklahoma City Wilne Rathven First Church of Christ, Scientiet Breton Masa Desdred Rathxes Christian Beresce Dr. Rathven Christian Sete Materia Medica Jesu Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Porum feudists burn homes in Oklahoma county

Reports from Muskogee Oklahoma on April 18 describe fires that destroyed several homes in the Porum area. The Starr home near Porum and the McCall residence were burned, with bloodhounds used but failing to follow a trail. The Ack Davis farmhouse near Texanna also burned earlier, amid feud-related tension.

Muskogee Okla Sheriff's Office Sallie Starr Davis Boys Porum Ack Davis Texanna

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