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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
4
Vinita Oklahoma July fourth edition notes rains boosting Craig county crops and positions it for banner status. discusses water rates in Vinita, statewide pro and anti prohibition moves, and national fairs. comments on loyalty to home town versus business interests in publishing plans.
A sprawling Vinita column blends local water issues with public health notes, taxes, and civic concerns. It references high water quality, meter rates, and lawn costs, plus critique of state capitol schemes, a recalled governor, and Dr. Cook's pole quest. It laments canine tax killings and celebrates recent rains boosting Craig county crops.
Pete Hanratty mentions a second crop of potatoes and seed scarcity reported by McAlester mayor Sullubie Aul. The piece notes turnips as a farmer s best bet with a projected yield of 10 bushels per acre if planted now, with harvest expected in September. John Fields, editor, Oklahoma Farm Journal.
An expert urges Oklahoma farmers to plant kaffir corn milo maize and sugar cane to cut future feed imports and notes possible alfalfa regrowth after rains. The excerpt shifts to a rhymed reminiscence of a boy in a garret tending to chores and siblings, followed by a quip about choosing dentistry over ear specialization.
Prohibition debates surge in Texas with speakers for and against. Ex Governor Haskell of Oklahoma aids in Denton in a joint debate with Alvin C. Owsley. The Oklahoma stance blends temperance with fear of federal overreach and spy-like enforcement. Optimists see projected temperance growth. pessimists joke about the doughnut and hole. Named figures include Haskell and Owsley.
Oklahoma City July 12 The supreme court affirms Logan county back tax collection under the tax ferret law of 1908. The ruling rejects stenographic notes to overturn the journal, upholding passage of the bill. Also holds 1909 repeal does not bar pre 1909 back taxes and upholds highway opening limits through Indian allotments. Affirmed cases include Ed Goodsbert v Keel and land rights for the American Baptist Home Mission Society and Bac on University trust.
Colorado Springs on July 12 reports the Ute Indians from the Ute reservation will perform mystic sun dances at the historic council rock in the Garden of the Gods during the July 31 to August 5 carnival. They seek protection from misfortune and the white plague, while eagerly watching Wright Brothers airplanes pass over Pikes Peak. Federal troops and cowboys add color as thousands of pioneers recall the plains life, with a homecoming gathering drawing many former residents.
Washington July 13, rail roads grant rebates to large firms causing harm to small businesses. Frank C. Lowry of the Federal Sugar Refining company testified before the sugar trust investigation committee, explaining the practice and its impact.
Dr. F Park Lewis of Buffalo urged a National Education Association discussion on a conservation of vision day to be observed in U S schools. He stressed that one third of blindness is preventable and called for coordinated efforts among teachers doctors social workers sanitariums architects and mothers to protect and improve children's eyesight. The plan envisions publications by vision specialists and reforms in schooling to reduce eye strain and safeguard eyes.
Lowry said his company did not receive an allowance for lighterage in New York harbor as the sugar trust does. Frank L. Neale testified that despite uniform rates, insiders with rate changes advantage big firms and small dealers fall behind. He noted rate complexity requires a $25,000 yearly rate expert for a giant firm like American Sugar Refining to avoid jail under ICC laws. Fordney and Baker criticized “wide awake” insiders for years of public cheating as changes in rates are proposed.
Oklahoma City reports the 1911 state fair will host the second annual Boys and Girls Week from September 27 to October 9. One boy from each of Oklahoma’s counties and one girl, ages 14 to 18 and members of the state club, will participate, with delegates chosen by county officials and reports due by September 1. The program mirrors last year with domestic science, arts, physical training, games, and exhibit lessons, plus a corn growing contest offering 11400 in premiums for youths under 18. County exhibits win cash totaling 1235, plus a rotating cup for top county exhibit. The midway promises twenty big shows and ample amusements around the grand stand.
Washington July 12. A stolen pass key that opens offices in the House Office Building prompts martial law like restrictions. Sgt at Arms Stokes Jackson warns no entry without written permission after 6 pm, as guards tighten checks and potential lock changes across nearly a thousand locks.
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