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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
5
A dense price list catalogs women s apparel and hosiery items with varied prices from 25 cents to 6 50 for white lawn and lingerie dresses plus tan and brown leather styles and imported lace Lisle hose. Children s lisle and cotton hose are offered at a quarter each and corset cover embroidery ranges up to 50 cents.
Dr William Campbell of Seneca Missouri and Miss Edna Donohue wed Wednesday evening in the home of Judge Joseph A Gill with immediate family present They will reside in Seneca where the doctor runs a thriving practice and holds financial interests Miss Donohue sister of Mrs Gill has spent time in Vinita and is well regarded Dr Campbell is brother to L B Campbell and John Campbell noted physicians in the southwest
Meteors vary greatly in size from small fragments to several tons and are composed mainly of trap and nickel. Researchers report finding no fewer than 24 terrestrial elements within meteorites.
Sunday rain and social visits fill a busy week in Centralia and Welch. Families welcome new births and health improvements while weddings, moving plans, camp meeting, and harvest work signal seasonal rhythms. Local trips include bidders for paving contracts and people visiting relatives in nearby towns.
A chaotic street scene in New York saw carters fall from a drag and collide, releasing chemicals that ignited into a blaze. Shoppers fled in terror as water failed to quell the flames until sand was brought, and firefighters managed the situation.
The crowd’s general mood remains black or gray, driven by masculine elements, yet there is an emerging sense of excessive color. The piece notes color is misused, poorly applied, and placed on unsuitable objects and people, reflecting fashion debates of the era.
An agricultural expert links odd eggs to recent weather changes in Devonshire. In Seaton a duck egg weighed half a pound, in Ottery St Mary a duck egg yielded three yolks, and in South Leigh a record large goose eye was noted.
The passage extols a man with will and purpose who can accomplish seeming miracles. Once he unites with effort he drives progress forward inch by inch and revolution by revolution until he reaches the pinnacle of his will.
The report notes Valparaiso is about 6,000 miles from New York and that replies to letters take 70 to 80 days. It states orders take five to six months to fill and deliver, far longer than the expected half-time, with cases from Europe also affected.
A young man killed himself in a jealous rage rather than harm his sweetheart, a tragic example for lovers. The incident highlights the dangers of intense passion and possessiveness in relationships.
Six year review shows a little over half of those charged are found guilty while experts claim only two in a hundred are innocent. The data suggests a high conviction burden in New York County criminal prosecutions.
A poor woman uncovers a 220 carat diamond beneath a floor in Patrocinia Brazil describing it as the second largest cut diamond found in America. Report mentions sheet iron rolling and extremely thin sheets at Iron mills with broad production notes.
An old London notice promotes a dubious rent avoidance scheme using horse and man for night removals at a low rate. The text mocks neighbors with a call to hire assistance for theft like acts, warning of criminal intent in a dated advertisement style.
Cleaning Mother of Pearl should avoid soap as it dulls color. Use whiting and cold water for proper cleaning to preserve the shell’s brilliancy.
The remark from Rear Admiral Evans emphasizes calm under pressure. He notes he worries about nothing he cannot influence and nothing he can do about when possible.
The Paris prefect decided to curb the nuisance by banning future performances of barrel organs, signaling stricter control over street entertainment and public disturbance.
A compact verse riff lampoons the famous line from Hamlet, blaming Joan for losing both things and friends through borrowing and lending misadventure. The quip plays on misapplied prudence and social cost in a playful literary nod.
An analysis on criticism and metaphor use notes that writers often extend imagery when signaling awareness of mixing devices. The piece discusses self aware misdirection and the tension between criticism and creative flourishes in prose.
A New York father and mother of nine daughters place a common motto in each child’s room reading Lewin ty' Say Yes. The striking phrase guides the large family’s daily life and fosters a culture of affirmative action.
Fragmentary notice noting uncertain groups in this country with ambiguous reference to heathen or popular roles. Readability limited. no clear events or entities fully identifiable.
A garbled page compiles proverbs, quotes, and oddphrases from various sources. It references Benvatris of Bgyptted with military might, Job laments, Franklin maxims, and immigrant wealth notes. The jumble includes stray questions about cucumbers and a woman’s happiness with a pound of depenser.
A fragmented OCR passage reflects on signs of greatness through observing cartoons of oneself, noting that some people seek work with cautious optimism while others govern by prejudice, shaping life under force.
A reflective musing recounts the poor and striving in an endless pursuit toward a distant shore. Amid bleak imagery, the text notes anguish, longing, and effort driven by love of what lies beyond, quoting a Latin phrase about inner longing.
The passage advises calibrating piano room conditions by placing a growing plant near the piano to gauge temperature stability. If the plant thrives, minor heat and cold changes are deemed tolerable, discouraging heavy curtains or crowded furniture that dampen sound. It emphasizes ensuring the room is not overcrowded to allow the piano to be heard clearly.
The text extols obedience to duty as the infinite sphere surrounding us and essential to civilized life. It asserts duties surpass personal wealth or happiness, urging great deeds as necessary across all times, with actions to be worked for, hoped for, and sometimes died for.
Report from Tech Austria notes a local dentist claimed tannin based treatment eases neuralgia and dental pain. The remedy applied as a tannic acid lotion reportedly tightens loose teeth and enhances chewing strength.
The passage warns that excessive thinking can dull judgment and a hasty temper worsens it. It notes that those who think little and take life easy tend to grow corpulent, citing Shakespeare about fat paunches and lean heads. It adds that the biggest eaters may be the most emaciated in spirit and body, consuming so much it impoverishes them.
A philosopher of folly notes that passion remains strong beyond death and in ordinary moments. He told the Indy chorus last night that a member had a remarkable ban, and she asked if it was on wartnight.
Prolific Etna is described as hosting climates and forests rivaling California. It is noted for vast lakes that never thaw, bottomless caverns, and salable snow that keeps the region supplied with tithes as Bishop Lancieat benefits from the abundance.
A mixed paragraph notes engagement joy among girls, bachelor humor about marriage, the frigate bird's speed and long wing span, and a remark on crime and epilepsy calling for medical study. It mentions a hospital and calls for remedies from science.
Steam was successfully used to quell a burning oil fire in Oleraville Pennsylvania. About 80 wells lie nearby and when one ignited the oil flowed through the streets. Steam was directed into the blaze and residents aided in extinguishing the fire.
A compact quotation reflecting on human pride and hidden pain. It recalls George Eliot’s insight into mortal disappointment and the strain of answering inquiries with “Oh, nothing.” The line contrasts outward calm with inner hurt, suggesting pride as a coping mechanism rather than a vice.
The article notes New Zealand as a dominion described by its residents as the happiest country in the world. It lists colorful nicknames such as The Fortunate Nation The Wonderland of the Pacific All Laude to One and The Star of the South reflecting local sentiment and pride.
The text lists biblical money values and their approximate modern equivalents. A silver shekel is about 82 cents, a gold shekel about $10, a silver talent around $2,000, a gold talent about $30,000, a unit of silver or penny 17 cents, a gerah 4 cents, a farthing 2 scant, and a mite less than a farthing.
A terse dialogue shows an applicant declining work in a home with children. The interviewer insists they sought a girl who understood children, while the applicant repeats she does understand them but won’t work where they are. The exchange captures a clash over childcare expectations in domestic labor.
A compact editorial lament on urban design urging hygienic comfortable buildings over ornate architecture. The piece argues modern cities appear ugly yet people overlook their sterile state and the need to prioritize practical living conditions over high style. It cites Muntel Kunst as a contextual reference.
Mr Gefangen confides to his friend that Dolly and he would be engaged, prompting Mine Wyse to reveal Dolly knows everything. The fragment hints at a personal engagement plot within a social circle. Names Misa Wyse Dolly Mine Wyse appear as central figures in the overheard conversation.
A collage of quotes and notes on social ascent and recognition, happiness, health, and humor. It includes remarks on professional aeronauts in elite circles, a meditation on happiness through giving, a report on sustained pressure from British engineers, a stray line about a matchmaker and a famed heart specialist, and brief snippets on dye chemistry and stain removal. It also references Looking Backward, a caution about rear danger, and humorous proverbs on effort, home life, and stagnation.
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