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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1912

Page

6

Primeval Man and the Rise of Civilization

Charley Ht discusses Primeval man as not descended from apes but in a savagery stage similar to animals. He argues knowledge is learned, language began late, and early humans lacked education, leading to gradual civilization through teaching and invention. The piece reflects on humanity's progress and instincts.

Baltor Mat ix Charley Ht Kansas City Lumwig North First Street

Oklahoma News In Brief May 6 Highlights and Appointments

Oklahoma City reports multiple items including two new cases of measles in Johnston county and one death in Stephens county due to meningitis. Governor Cruce grants parole to Brashear of Oklahoma County after sickness, while school commissioners plan to appraise and market 000 acres of school land with improvements. Ardmore will host a suny mueanuel next week. a hearing about the Arkansas river issues is planned. Various court and charity actions are noted along with new corporate charters for Elk Ball Company Shawnee and Schaefer Footage Company Alva. State election board renomination bids include Elmer Thomas Lawton and several others in Connerville and nearby districts.

Oklahoma City Johnston County Oneeath Stephens County Fe Health Department George Willis Frisco Gwen Ghot Cruce Guy Bra Waar Oklahoma County Brashear Crave Suny Mueanuel Ardmore Arkansas Huett Garteld “County Superior Court Justion Turner Supreme Ait Chickasha Superior Linn Moore The Alva Capital J. H. Schaefer J. B John B. Doolin

World Wheat Supply Stable Despite Shortages Abroad

The article argues that global food supply remains adequate despite wheat and potato shortages. It cites Argentina as the main source of wheat, notes Canada weather damages, and warns against speculation while stressing ample world stocks. It highlights Russia’s low harvest and Germany’s potato shortfall but concludes overall sufficiency for the coming year.

Argentina United States Europe Department of Agriculture South America Equator Canada Russia Central Statistical Bureau Ministry of the Interior Germany

Right Childhood Is Modest Says Ruskin In Advice

A column cites Ruskin on the first and second traits of a right child and good man humility and faith. The piece notes a well educated youth asks questions, accepts guidance, and learns from elders, while honoring paternal wisdom.

Time is Money In Japanese Proverb Lore

Proverbs of the Japanese note that many sayings originate from India and China while Western contact has added many, including the widely quoted Time is money. The piece suggests this proverb travels from Yankesland to Japanese speech and remains highly echoed in casual talk.

India China America Yankesland

Good Roads Congress to Promote Interstate Highway System in New Orleans

The fifth annual National Good Roads Congress will be held in New Orleans May 1 2019 to advocate a national paved highway network linking Atlantic Pacific Great Lakes and Gulf. Mayor Behrman appoints 100 member committee to organize the convention and Governor Sanders urges state support. A Louisiana Good Roads association will be formed as speakers discuss street and road improvements across the nation.

New Orleans Atlantic Pacific Great Lakes Gulf United States Behrman Sanders Louisiana Louisiana Good Roads Association

Willard H. Voyles Announces Candidacy for County Attorney

Willard H Voyles announces his candidacy for the office of County Attorney for Craig County subject to the Democratic primary in August. The Chieftain is authorized to announce the candidacy of G N S Willan son to the office of Register of Deeds.

Craig County Willard H. Voyles G NS. Willan, Son Office of Register of Deeds Robt. L. Chamberlin E. J. McBride Big Cabin H. E Ridenhour Sherif Oklahoma H. E. Ridenhour L. P. Smart Geo. i. Ogden Geo. H. Ogden R. L. Jackson Claude. Shelton W.C. Woodaller Billy Friend H. W. C. Shelton Craft County

Craig County Democrats Announce Local Primary Candidates

The Chieftain prints notices naming Craig County candidates for the August 1912 Democratic primary. Robt. L. Chamberlin seeks Sheriff, E J. McBride for County Clerk, H E Ridenhour for Sheriff reelection, L P Smart for Sheriff, and others including Geo H Ogden for County Treasurer, a County Judge reelection bid, and Pete Coyne for State Representative, with John Dennis Flynn and F Nix among signatories.

Craig County Craig County and County official candidate notices

A collection of 1912 Craig County notices announces several candidates for local offices. Nominators include N B Maxey for Supreme Court judge, Samuel Chatterton for County Commissioner Third District, James F McCullough for Superintendent of Schools, R L Jackson for Sheriff, George W Taylor for County Commissioner Second District, Claude Shelton for County Assessor, W Houk for County Assessor, Virg il A Kinnison for County Assessor, W C Woodall for County Commissioner Third District, and Charles Teenor for County Commissioner Third District. Notices indicate candidacies subject to August Democratic primary in 1912.

Craig County Inugust Samuel Chatterton Big Cabin Okla James F. McCullough George W. Taylor Virgil A. Kinnison Charles Teenor Oklo Chas Teenor

Lee Mitchell seeks reelection as Craig County district clerk

The notice announces the reelection bid for the office of District Clerk of Craig County by Lee Mitchell, subject to the Democratic primary. The filing appears under the Democratic banner.

Craig County Lee Mitchell

Craig County political candidates announced for August primary

A list of Democratic primary nominees for Craig County offices in August 1912 includes Thomas W. Smith for County Superintendent, Billy Friend for Sheriff, Tam for reelection, and the County Attorney race. J Wes Harris announces for County Commissioner Third District, W L Trott for Register of Deeds, and Mrs H W C Shelton for County Superintendent of Schools Craft County.

Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration

In Craig County Oklahoma County Court is to hear Ellen Han Alderins petition to issue Letters of Administration for the estate of Mary Howie. The hearing is set for May 14 1912 at 9 30 a m. Any interested party may contest by filing opposition on grounds of incompetency or rights to administer. Witness the county judge S F Parks official seal April 20 1912 ALD 1912

State of Oklahoma Craig Laid County Ellen Han Aled Craig County Frank L. Burckhalter Mary Howie Geal Ald F. Parks

Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration

In Craig County Oklahoma Mary B Paden filed in County Court a petition for Letters of Administration to Mary E Paden for the estate of John H Paden deceased The hearing is set for Tuesday May 7 1912 at 9 30 a m in ward County Court with written opposition due Witness the official seal of County Judge F P Parks on April 30 1912

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Oklahoma Guardianship

In Tulsa County Oklahoma the guardian of minor Myra Clawson will sell at private sale on May 11 1912 at nine oclock a.m. the right title and interest in specified Craig County land to the highest bidder with 10 percent cash due and bids to be filed in the County Court or with Peter Detchman Tulsa. Also an order for hearing petition to sell real estate in the estate of Sarah J Guinn deceased with a hearing set for May 8 1912 and notice to interested parties.

Tulsa Oklahoma Myra Clawson Craig County State of St. L Township Peter Detchman C. Clawson Guardian Sarah J. Guinn James L. Guinn

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Primeval Man Oklahoma News Elmer Thomas Lawton State Election Board Senate Charles Man. Sulphur Representa Murray County Charles Homing Couity W. L. Roberts Cimarron McKirk Ponca City Katy Ruskin Vereelya Man New York Girl Mandan N. D William F. Anderson Clarabelle Brown New York City Anderson Miss Brown West Walter Puck Uare E. N. Williamson F.nix Congress James Dennis Flynn Sapulpa Parks Chieftains Pete Coyne Supreme Judge N. B. Maxey Muskogee Supreme Court Houk Thomas W. Smith Centralia Tam Caldwell J. Wes Harris the Chieftain Chieftain Said Mary B. Paden Mary E. Paden John H. Paden Ward County Court J. R. Baird East Side Livery Barn James Davenport Ofice New Halsell Bidg Vinita Oklahoma W. H. McCann Et Public Oka Peter Deichman Hobdy Ss. F. Parks Duke France D. S. Warren S. Wilson Vinita Okle
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