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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
4
Growth through labor and public health progress in America
A dense excerpt discusses inner growth through labor dedication and contrasts it with public health efforts, highlighting sanitation, sewage disposal, and municipal experimentation. It notes the role of American engineers and cities like Worcester and Baltimore in applying modern methods, stressing democratic reliance on careful planning and practical science for communal advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Providence
Columbus
Baltiioyre
Yre Journal
Democratic Ticket Looks Strong in Craig County Results
Voters in Craig County show strong support for the Democratic slate, with predictions of victory for the ticket and criticism aimed at Republicans for past defeats. Reports of Sunday opening debates surface as candidates and clergy weigh in on the election and church conduct.
A Quirky Portrait of a Man Who Shuns Real Work
A poetically phrased critique contrasts a man who prefers cheap cigars pool and ragtime with boastful trivia over practical skills. It laments his neglect of honest labor and hands over a parodic view of his life from reading about racers, yachts, and legends to avoid real fence building or churn making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bulllean
Goteh
Walt Mason
Sims
Swat of Flynn and a party primary rant in old Times
The letter laments a fight involving Jimmie Flynn and mocks political primaries. It argues independents should be barred from Democratic primaries, while praising Wilson and calling for honesty in public service. The piece weaves political opinion with sharp, period sentiment and references to figures like Roosevelt and Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arthur
Joby Arthur Dohnning
Jimmie Flynn
Flynn
Frynn
Las Vegas
Independent and Party Ballot Debate Cited
A local editorial warns that mixing party lines in primaries risks undermining the Democrats and risks Republicans voting in Democratic primaries. It calls this a serious error and urges voters to remain true to party boundaries in selecting candidates.
Political rhetoric and a poet’s satirical note at election time
The text weaves quotes from Herbert Spencer and a critique of Oklahoma politics with a satirical verse by Walt Mason about the electoral climate. It contrasts grand philosophical ideas with everyday chatter about candidates, parties, and national concerns, lamenting superficial discussions and urging thoughtful discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Swinburne
Dr. Cook
Guntess
Woodrow Taft
Walt Mason
Oklahoma Declares End to Haskell Era in State Politics
The Tulsa Democrat heralds a crucial Oklahoma history day as the state rejects corrupt politics and repudiates C N Haskell. It lauds Owen’s triumphant nomination as a sign of reform, declares Havkellism dead, and asserts the end of Democratic political entanglements tied to the former regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa Democrate
Haskell
Oklahom
Iself
C. N. Haskell
Owen
Oklahoma
Napoleon
SILL MURRAY'S GOOD WORK Remembrance of Alfalfa Bill Murray
A garbled tribute references Hon. William Fr. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill. It lauds his courage loyalty and service to conservative principles in Oklahoma politics and his role in halting a perceived democratic drift during aBaltimore conversion era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Fr. Murray
Oklahoma
Baltimore
Murray
Fragmented political text hints at corruption and decay
The passage laments decay in politics as deception and slander are condemned. It references Haskelism, Olof five years, and Olboma on a march toward decency and truth, while warning that the voice of the slanderer holds no terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olila- Olboma
Thanks and sympathy note from Jackson family
Thank you message expresses gratitude for sympathy and help after the sickness and death of beloved husband and father Mrs. S. B. Jackson and sons. Also advertises Parsons Business College catalog mailed free. Fall session of the 22nd year begins September 2, 1912. address JC Olson Parsons Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jackson
Olson
Parsons
Kan- Bix
Dwith
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Indian Territory
On August 9 1912 mortgage foreclosure sale proceeds. James F McCullough and Mattie L McCullough conveying real estate in Section 28 Township 24 North Range 21 East Indian Base and Meridian Craig County Oklahoma to secure a note of 60.20 dollars. The last installment due June 1 1912 unpaid. Trustee Harry Lee Taft will sell at 10 am September 4 1912 at the east front door of the County Court House Vinita Oklahoma for cash to satisfy the debt and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. McCullough
Mattie L. McCullough
Hsband
United States Court For
Northero District of Indian Territory
Vinita
Indian Territory
Harry Lee Taftan
Indian Base
Meridian
Craig County
Oklahoma
L Warry Lee Taft
County Court House
State of
Harry Lee Taft
Notice of sale of real estate in Craig County Oklahoma
Notice is given that under an August 7 1912 order of the County Court of Craig County Oklahoma guardian Pannie C Brown will sell privately to the highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation on August 26 1912 at 10 20 a m at the county court clerk office in Vinita Oklahoma all the estate of Elmer B Brown a minor including the NW quarter of the SW quarter and the NW quarter of the NW quarter of section 24 township 28 north range 19 east containing 10 acres bids must be in writing filed with the clerk and accompanied by a certified check for 10 percent of the bid as a bid security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budge
Craig County
Oklahome
Che
Vinita
Craig
Elmer &. Brown
State of
Oklahoma
Winita
Pannie C, Brown
Guardian
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