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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
The item mentions subscription rates and printing costs, city issues on Wilson street, a proposed county fair association, and political commentary. It notes a hospital for the insane and a gubernatorial boom planned for August, with scattered remarks on paper prices and local civic concerns.
A 1910s public health advisory urges resistance to the fly, citing typhoid and intestinal disease links. It promotes screens for homes and controls on food exposure, plus Oklahoma enforcement of food protection measures. The bulletin stresses home action as essential to public health.
An Oklahoma advocate argues millions leave the state buying clay products from Kansas and Missouri. He notes Oklahoma has abundant clay and fuel and cites ongoing geological tests in Pittsburg to determine clay uses. The goal is to attract clay product plants and keep money within Oklahoma.
Citizens are urged to back the mayor and public health board in a city cleanup as concerns rise over fevers. A sewer nuisance under the Foreman basement is condemned, threatening town health, and concrete bridges gain support for future infrastructure. Local talks touch on tariffs, land tax in Craig county, and political critics like Curthell and Long. Professor Gould notes Oklahoma’s gold and silver prospects seem distant though potential remains.
Tuhiequah Oklahoma June 15 1936 Park Hill Presbyterian Mission School has closed for permanent shutdown after a May 28 closure for summer. The Park Hill mission founded 1836 by the American Board served Cherokee youth, mainly full bloods, with early teachers learning Cherokee. now missions shift away from schooling toward other aid, though many poor white children found education there.
Guthrie June 19 reports strong interest in farmers institutes. East side counties hosted one day events with average attendance 106, west side two day sessions averaging 253 per county. Kay county leads with 1040 attendees, Rogers 546, and Jefferson premiums exceed 600 dollars. Special institutes planned July and August as counties prepare county exhibits for the state fair in Oklahoma City and Guthrie.
A moral lecture condemns cowardice and urges responsibility, repentance, and mercy. It cites Absalom and biblical maxims about reaping what is sown, facing one’s sins, and forgiving others as divine instruction for humane conduct toward weak humanity. It stresses charity, tolerance, and humility before judgment.
Oklahoma County Craig County guardianship action for Annie Parrish minor. Ada Parrish as guardian seeks court authorization to sell all or part of the minor estate. Hearing set June 30, 1909 at 10 a.m. in Craig County County Court. Publication required for three consecutive weeks. Heo. D. B. Frear presiding judge. Addis A. Brown attorney for guardian.
In the Craig County Oklahoma county court case of Bruce Vann a minor the guardian will offer a private sale of 70 acres described as NE 14 of SE 14 NE 14 of NW 14 NE 14 of SW 1-4 Section 30 Township 25 North Range 21 East at ten o clock a m on July 1 1909 with bids in writing and half cash accompanied by certified check. Sale subject to court confirmation. Guardian Sam Vann by attorney Addis A Brown.
In Craig County Oklahoma the court will allow private sale of Ida Thompson a minor’s real estate. The curitor will sell the minor's interest described as NE quarter of NE quarter and SW quarter of NW quarter in Section 12 Township 25 North Range 20 East totaling 20 acres, to the highest cash bidder, subject to county court confirmation. Bids must be in writing and left at the County Judge's office.
In the Craig County Oklahoma Court order the guardian of Lola Jones minor will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation. Sale includes described land in Section 46 Township 2 North Range 2 East totaling 100 acres. Bidder must provide certified check. sale date June 9, 1908 or later at ten o'clock am in the County Court room.
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