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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

5

Local and Personal News From Vinita

Mon有day's Daily reports visits from Tulsa residents including C W Flint and Carl Collier and juror J N Bunch. Elka to hold memorial service next Sunday. Muriel Badgett suffered a brief heart issue but recovered. Miss Helen Nortleet soloed with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, praised by conductor Von Fielitz and ensemble.

C. W. Flint Tulsa Carl Collier J. N. Bunch Bluejacket E. Schmidt Ben Perkins Muskogee Elka Muriel Badgett W. St. Badgett Frank Conner Parrland O. L. Conner A. L. Richards Western Union Telegraph Company Clarence Laman Alle Williams W. H. Roper Sacred Heart Institute The Episcopal Guild W. P. Thompson W. H. Talmage Episcopal Church W. J. Halsell Kansas City Eva Clarence Mary Halsell Josephine Young Afton Byrd Young F. T. Appleton Cobb H. C. Casey Graham & Co Katy J. J. Spencer Washington John Phillips Elizabeth McManus Charles Vinita Viebnlity Helen Nortleet Chicago Symphony Orchestra Weber Stueck Alexander von Fielitz Press Fayetteville, Ark

City Banks Closed Tomorrow Across the City

Local listings note all banks will close for the following day. Numerous residents and visitors were seen about town for trades and meetings with businesses and courts active. Notable events include Thanksgiving plans, church programs, and political and social notices across several towns and counties.

Tulsa Moose Loosely Plans Washington Trip For Sand Springs Home

On November 29 the Tulsa Moose committee will travel to Washington to present Charles Page's proposal to place a national Moose home in Sand Springs Tulsa's industrial suburb. Page offers 200 acres for the site with 2,000 adjacent acres of pasture, natural gas at 3 cents per thousand feet, water from Sand Springs springs, electric power, factory use, and transport links. The project envisions a total expenditure near 1 million dollars.

Conner T Tulsa H. H. Bray J. al. Wer Fairland Bob Blakeney Muskogee M. B. Rich Welch W. G. Phillips Chelsea R. J. Wright Shriners J. W. Roberts Claremore Dr. Leon Siloam Springs Ark Jim Wilkinson United States Court Whi. Tritthart Infinita T. T. Wimner W. B. Coley Chas. Reidemann Shriners Meeting Tra C. Deaver Quapaw Indian Agency Wyandotte Gertrude Nidiffer W. P. Thompson Oklo Washington, D. C Order Charles Page Sand Springs Royal Order of Moose B. Wright Tulsa Moose FH. V. Beckley Tulsa Business Men's Bureau of Information Page Moose Lodge Moose

Cattle and Hog Markets Report From Kansas City Stock Yards

Kansas City stock yards report a weekly pullback in cattle prices with midweek sales 15 to 40 cents lower and final stock levels down six thousand from the prior Saturday. Prices remain mixed as receipts ease ahead of Thanksgiving. best steers at 7.50 to 8.75 with many natives 5.40 to 7.00, hogs steady to higher, lambs uneven but shaded by limited good lots, and overall market described as steady to slightly firmer in parts.

Kansas City Tsia Chicago Fed St. Louis

Farming By Dynamite Method Demonstrated Near Tulsa

Nov 28 report of the first public demonstration of farming with dynamite on Cyrus Avery’s 320 acre Tulsa area farm. Government agents and Dupont experts led about 100 landowners and bankers through deep ploughing with dynamite, drilling 97 holes to bury half a pound each. The process claimed to drain alkali lands, remove stumps and transform previously non-productive fields into usable farmland.

Tulsa China Cyrus 8 Avery Dupont Powder Company Halfan

Badgett Case Referred Referee For Out Of Court Settlement

In district court yesterday the Badgett et al versus Ludwig case was referred to referee O L Rider and a compromise reached resulting in settlement out of court. The suit arose from the sale of land by Badgett and others to W J Ludwig. Today Hart vs Wilson title quiet suit proceeds in district court.

W. ER Badgett Et al W. H. Ludwig O. L. Rider Badgett W. JH. Ludwig BL. Hart Ira Wilson

Clark refutes Canadian canard in unity talk

Washington outlet reports Speaker Champ Clark asserting Democratic unity after years of infighting. He credits teamwork for turning party prospects, denies supporting Canada annexation, and reiterates openness to a mutual union if Canada agrees, amid tariff discussion shaping next year’s agenda.

Washington, D. C Champ Chirk House Congress William J. Bryan Clark Taft Gattenburg Canada Sander Jana

Mad Stone Cures Hydrophobia Bite Victims Near Tulsa

In Tulsa Oklahoma a dog attack on a schoolyard in Collingville left sixteen youngsters bitten. Mind S. Larkin of Tulea used a mad stone found on the prairie to treat seven children infected with rabies. The poison was removed from bites and the children are expected to recover after the brain of the mad dog showed rabies.

Tulan Okla Tulsi Collingville Here Larkin Tulea

Delinquent Tax Notice From Craig County Treasurer

To Craig County taxpayers Vinita Oklahoma the treasurer warns that after the second day of December the first half of taxes becomes delinquent with a 1 percent monthly penalty. Pay promptly by presenting a description of property with check dated and signed to avoid penalties. A dollar paid now subscribes to The Weekly Chieftain through the end of 1912.

Vinita Okla Mronsh

Farmer Reflects on Sons and City Life

A farmer recalls eight sons of whom seven stayed on the land while one, Rob, left at age twelve for the city. Rob disappeared for over two decades but later became editor of an agricultural paperWriting hints and advice for farmers.

Rob Bob

Mice in the Railway Cars

A traveling man recalls a hidden danger in sleeping cars as he encounters a fellow traveler who traps mice on a continental trip. The tale describes repeated mouse encounters, a dead mouse on a trap, and a casual remark about abundant mice in ordinary coaches. The anecdote ends with a note about a five cent trap bought in Chicago that failed to catch any mice.

Denver Chicago

Word Origins of Polis and People in Ancient Language

From Greek roots to Latin and English, the term polis evolves to populace and population. The reduplicated root pol leads to populus in Latin meaning city inhabitants, while politics captures the sense of citizen governance from polis.

Pol

Chinese Traits and National Greatness, St John’s Shanghai

An address to students at St John’s College Shanghai argues Chinese traits such as orderliness honesty dutifulness and respect for elders show key requisites for national greatness and public welfare. It asserts China need not seek abroad for strength and highlights etiquette and reliability in commerce as evidence.

China St. John's College, Shanghai

Heavy Booke Injured Child Advice From Good Housekeeping

A Good Housekeeping Magazine advertisement warns against children carrying heavy books to school. It urges lighter loads or at least alternating sides to prevent posture problems such as uneven shoulders or arm length discrepancies, based on pediatric experience.

Good Housekeeping

Shameful Confession in a Curious Exchange

A terse dialogue shows a retired geocer and a doctor exchanging evasive lines about a foggy state. The punchline rests on a pun and character quirks rather than explicit action or setting.

Puck

Blizzard Grips Oklahoma and Midwestern States

A Tuesday storm rages across Oklahoma and neighboring states with heavy snow, bitter cold, and high winds. Trains face delays as snowdrifts form and temperatures plunge, while farmers fear crop damage and ongoing harsh conditions across the region.

Middle West States

Notice of Publication for Divorce in Oldabona Craig County

First published December 1 1911 in the Chiétrain states Craig County Oldabona that Litle Lunsford sues Jean Lunsford for divorce. Defendant Jesse Lunsford must answer the petition by January 11 1922 or the court will adjudicate in favor of the plaintiff. James S Davenport attorney for plaintiff. District Clerk Mi Mitchell deputy C V Carselowey.

Oldabona Craig County Lille Lunsford Jean Lunsford Jesse Lunsford Litle Lunsford James 8. Davenport Ml. Mitchell C. V. Carselowey

Notice of health reason and parole petition

Notice states due to health condition the author will be absent starting December 14 1911 with contact possible thereafter. Mentions request for pardon or parole from the Governor of the state and references November 17 as a date related to the matter.

State of Hell

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