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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1912

Page

2

Dunlop Refuses to Quit State Board of Education

Oklahoma City Aug 5. State Treasurer Robert Dunlop one of the education board members removed by Governor Cruce writes the governor refusing to resign. He claims the board acted with honesty over textbook adoption and accuses Cruce of political manipulation and favoritism toward the American Book Company, warning he will seek the Supreme Court if necessary.

Oklahoma City Lee Cruce Robert Dunlop State Board of Education Cruse Supreme Court Hun Lee Cruce Okio Te State Board of Education Tate Board of Education W. A. Ledbetter Kame Dboard Cat Book Commission Wilson Janch Book Trust American Book Company American Hoos Company O Far Ox 1 Butcher Cruce, Stuart and Gilbert Croce, Stuart and Gilbert W. E. Rowsey Muskogee Mr. Rowsey Miskogee Thie Tate State Board’ of Education Derator Gelf

What Drives Courage in Disaster Tales

In a discussion inspired by the Titanic catastrophe, the piece argues that fear and courage are shaped by circumstance and example. It notes that people react differently when faced with peril, depending on familiarity, time to act, and social influence, and that moral steadiness can influence others. The piece cites varied fears from dentists to trains and emphasizes situational behavior over simple cowardice or bravery.

Pickwick Doga Agan F. P. Dunnen

Man's Duty Simple Quote From Seneca

A historical note presents Seneca on the two guiding principles of life abstinence and patience. It calls for temperance in prosperity and patient courage in adversity. The reflection frames duty as a concise moral credo.

Seneca

Describing the World for the Blind Missionary’s Speech Trials

A city missionary recalls learning concise description by guiding blind people at a naval parade and Riverside pageant. He recounts how questions revealed gaps in his explanation and notes his later effort to describe fashion accurately to help blind observers envision outfits.

Riverside

Castle Tavern and Pawnshop Dual London House

A historic London tavern, the Castle on Cowcross Street, also operates as a licensed pledge shop. The venue offers loans on personal belongings with a royal charter dating to George IV and mentions in Dickens works.

London Castle Cowcross Street Farrington Street George IV Hockley-in-the-Hole Boniface Dickens

Testimony of the Blind in Court Credence

As the trial nears its mid point, jurors rely on two blind witnesses for the defendant. A veteran juror notes that the blind man's remembered words carry more weight than sighted testimony. The judge and lawyers are impressed by the perceived veracity.

Aid to the Unlovely

A hotel clerk laments his inability to recommend a beauty doctor to women guests while noting many cards from beauty specialists end up in lawsuits. He prints an advertisement stating guests can choose any. if they are unhappy with results they cannot seek damages from him.

Latest in House Building from United States

Latest in house construction uses Spangera and screwdrivers as sole tools. Concrete blocks molded to a direct pattern feature a central wire spiral. Ejection pins pass through castings and a hollow frame holds the assembly together. The method promises extremely simple building work.

United States

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Dunlop Croce Plains England Oklahoma F. M. Gwinnup @ Son Halsell Building Vinita, Chlahoma The Farmers State Bank Vinita Okla Kansas City Weekly Star Weekly STAR Kansas City J. T. Ragan & CO
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