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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

Dec 29, 1911

Page

2

Oklahoma liquor law debate reaches new federal line

Oklahoma City dec 4 state officials and judges discuss the evolving status of liquor laws in former Indian Territory under federal and state rulings. Courts consider interstate shipment rules and the new legislation aimed at tightening enforcement from the depot to the residence, with carriers wary of delivery into prohibited areas.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Crimins Court of Appeals Femaina Indian Territory Civil Court of Appeals Fort Smith United States Senate Osage Nation Osage County Supreme Court of the United States Muskogee Commonwealth Bud Ledbetter United States Express Criminal Court of Appeals Ibery Tulsa Washington Hedd, Caldwell Oklaoma City Haskell Janjpary

Ivory In Siberia and the Mammoth Ivory Supply

The rapid disappearance of African elephants has shifted attention to vast ivory stores in Siberia. Mammoth tusks, enormous in size, are abundant in frozen tundra regions where frost preserves both the tusks and sometimes the flesh of the extinct elephants, suggesting the world may rely on this source for many years.

Siberia Africa Asa

A Valuable Man reads double eyes and gas meter job

A tale quotes an oculist noting a man read double due to eye trouble. A sympathetic observer doubts this harmed his prospects until the gas company gaslit him up with a lucrative gas meter reading position.

Lippincott's

Red Cedar for Buildings and Its Ancient Claim

A Cleveland Leader report details red cedar's ancient origin, possibly 4 960 years old, with W A Geist presenting a cedar found in Washington that is about 2 700 years old. He notes Pacific coast cedar's rising popularity for durable home use from chests to mantels and cabinets.

Cleveland W. A. Gelet Port Angelus Wash Geist Washington

Telephone Poles of Cactus Sahuara Tested for Forest Line

The government plans a telegraph and telephone system for the Coronado forest reserve with a Tucson to Catalinas line using sahuara trees as poles. Workers will attach brackets along canyons where terrain is rugged and trees dense, aiming for cost savings over standard poles.

Tucson Forestry Service Coronado Forest Reserve Catalinas sAlong

Changed Her Mind in a Curious Courtship Tale

A young couple delays marriage until they stage a public banns scene. He announces he cannot marry, she proposes a ploy to influence townsfolk. On the wedding day the man agrees, but the woman declares she has altered her mind and will now consent to marry, prompting consternation.

Sal Tye She National Monthly

Scotsman’s Generous Visit To London Family

A Scotsman hosted his seven relatives in London for two weeks, treating them to theaters suppers cab rides and country excursions without spending a penny. As they left, his cousin reached for his wallet but Sandy refused saying they would toast the hosts for their hospitality.

London McPherson Sandy Success Magazine

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