This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
2
Pawhuska Oklahoma reports the Osage Nation payment week draws many visitors, with about 277000 dollars to be disbursed to roughly 2000 people. The event acts as a financial boost and a social gathering, with tribal members and outsiders renewing contacts and discussing affairs.
Vinita High School girls defeated Adair 10 to 27 in the gym. Catherine Chamberlin stood out for Vinita with baskets from center while McClure Kenne and Williams anchored the defense. The boys game saw the seniors top the sophomores 27 to 14 in a hard fought contest. Both teams showed strong teamwork and are expected to meet again soon.
One of the largest crowds ever witnessed a Grand stage production last night for the musical extravaganza Mutt and Jeff. The show featured the two comic characters and drew a roaring response from the audience.
Review lauds reproductions of Bud Fisher cartoons and last night’s musical comedy. Audience found the show superior to a four year past version, praising clean costuming, fresh scenery, a strong chorus, and strong soloists who sparked crowd enthusiasm. The house was well filled, with praise for Manager Myers and desire for more such productions.
Oklahoma City December 13 The state senate adjourned a special session with no governor appointees confirmed and all state board of education appointments nullified. Three favorites were set aside for the regular session while an investigation of most state departments was ordered. Observers see an insurgent stance against the administration and hints of political maneuvering around state institutions and appropriations. The governor reportedly cut about 2 million dollars from such allocations.
A domestic reminiscence blends with advice on handling errors. Women should turn blunders into lessons, facing failures honestly, avoiding excuses, and using experience to advance. An anecdote then honors long marriage formed after a courtship misadventure.
Hulshond City Dec 14 an order by the criminal court of appeals freed Shorii Clyde Smith of Kngfisher and Guinn Sloan from Kingfisher county jail where they had been held without bond since the November 7 election. The men faced charges over removal of ballots tally sheets and boxes from polling places in Caion towne ship. They were ordered to appear January 21 to answer the charge of violation of the grandfather clause and other alleged acts. their release followed a petition claiming Republican harassment of Democratic election inspectors.
Brooks, manager of the Idyl Hour Theater, plans to install one of the latest moving picture machines. Purdy's Shoe Shop in Vinita remains the town’s up to date shop, signaling a period of modernization for local businesses.
Lady reports a lost pocketbook at the Idyl Hour Theatre. Finder should leave it with the chief of police.
An investment expert argues women are often puzzled by financial concepts and handling money, urging bankers to see women as capable investors. He cites a case where a wife steered a couple from savings to bonds, yielding high returns, and notes women can be strong money managers when guided by experts.
Some canes feature a light system. In crook handled models the light sits inside the shaft below the handle with vents on the side, while straight canes place the lamp at the top and a lens in the cane tip. A side button activates the show and the single battery is replaceable like a flashlight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.