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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

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Merchants Clash Over Home Trade In Kansas Debate

A speech criticizes out of town orders and mall catalogs, urging local merchants to stress home produced goods and fair wages. The speaker urges honest advertising, lower prices, and better service to win customer trust, arguing against dependence on mail order firms. The Chieftain notes the remarks reflect Kansas attitudes, not Vinita.

Theil Tehazne Wwe Swe Independence Eld Grantet Kansas Vinita

Out Of Jail He Wins An Unqualified Pardon

John L Liber, jailed in Kay County Oklahoma for turning on a railway yard light, advertised for release. The Oklahoma Daily example drew thousands of readers and prompted appeals from county officers and legislators before Governor Hawkell granted an unqualified pardon. It pays to advertise.

Fothet John L. Sther Kay Oklahoro Newkirk Towae Eadh Paysite Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City John L. Liber Kay County Oil The Oklahoman Liber Guthrie House Senate Hawkell

Money In Broom Corn From Mr Armstrong On Seed Quality

Mr Armstrong of Southwestern Broom Works urges farmers to invest in broom corn, emphasizing seed variety quality and proper planting. He notes Tennessee Evergreen, California Golder, and Oklahoma Dwarf perform well, and provides guidance on spacing, harvesting, curing, and seed removal to maximize yields up to about 3,000 pounds per acre. He invites farmers to visit town for further advice and assistance.

Armstrong Southwestern Broom Works Tennessee California Oklahoma Mr. Armstrong

Fragmented Bill Talk Shows Bakes and Bets in Legislature

A garbled voice article mocks a legislative session debate on hotel bed sheets fire escapes and cigarette bans. It veers into absurd amendments about chewing tobacco churchgoing and a stray joke about cottonwood fever, ending with a comment on the senate’s long afternoon work.

Neksia Sete Cowie & Weekly Senate Dworhin Abid Water Bersuf Chktsferma Tim Riley Wien

Hobdy a Factor in Guthytte Leader Feature

The Guthytte Leader profiles E. Hobdy of Craig County as a 34 year old Kentucky native and US representative in Indian Territory politics. He is described as independent, outspoken, and consistent in voting, with noted support for education, organized labor, and a bill to pool farmers products for fair prices. His energy and diligence are highlighted as assets to Craw County.

Guthytte E. Hobdy Craig County Kentucky Indian Territory Tim Craw County

Real Injun Show Inspired Cherokee Pride at Ozark Gathering

A lengthy powwow drew crowds who enjoyed native dances and speeches in Cherokee. Reporters noted intercultural exchange, crowd enthusiasm, and a sense of pride as Cherokee traditions echoed across the Ozarks near Gore City.

Ariel Titan Ozarks Qoren

Oil Fire at Goenpany Pump Site Destroys Tanks

A blaze on Goenpany property destroyed the pumping station and four tanks near the Glenn pool causing an estimated loss of £95,000. The fire started from a turning switch and spread to adjacent structures in Sunday’s incident, the third such fire at the Glenn pool in six weeks. Also: Thomas Iring staged a one man act in Virginia Mine where four ladies attended. he used dynamite on stage and set off the fuse, which drew mixed reactions from the audience.

Goenpany Gienn Thomas Iring Virginia Mine

Postmaster Foils Robbers With Pump Gun at Oklahoma Office

In Muskogee area near Tullatasser a postmaster W. Redus fought off two robbers when a cyanide explosion woke him. He fired a pump gun as the robbers fled. The safe was not fully looted, but several hundred dollars lay vulnerable before the alarm.

Tullatasser Muskogee W. Re Redus Ciklatoma

No Fraud Found Amid Disrupted Reported Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows a controversial domestic item with names and a price mention of 55 dollars. The readable portion references individuals and a local vote or inquiry in a town, with unclear roles and a questionable source line. Potential court or election context is suggested but not clear.

As Jesus Would The World Editorial in Okie

A reader says the paper will be edited by a preacher who plans major changes. The writer notes the editor intends to step back as Bromide Health Resort is mentioned, and questions the preacher's bold approach to secure support.

the World Astute, Okie Jesus Welt Bromide

Feared Mob Sparks Arrest in Rogers County Case

Sherin neram Stephens of Rogers County brought in MA Carsons from Claremore Saturday charged with raping a 8 year old girl. Sheriff said mob talk urged hanging the man. he moved him to Vinita. Farmers in Ottawa County near Miami discuss forming a cheaplery association.

Sherin Neram Stephens Rogers County MA. Carsons Claremore Vinita

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