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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

3

H Murray for Congress in Oklahoma primary 1912

Democratic candidate WM. H. Murray announces for Congress from the state at large. He opposes the Akin and Russell bills, defends state Board of Agriculture, supports tariff reform and currency reform, and urges voters to choose three names carefully. He urges patience and asks party voters to back him in August.

Oklahoma Congress Poe Altus Tf Am Hich State Board ‘ Agriculture Board of Agriture Comecon Dig Department of Agriculture Merce Court Interior Supreme Court of the United United States Regan Tishomingo Okla Republican National Committee Nation Lst Wm. H. Murray

Fairview Cemeterywork inspires Vinita drive and charity

Vinita community honors women led effort to restore Fairview Cemetery turning a neglected hillside into a dignified city of the dead. Captain F J Barrett funded and directed tree planting and drives, with ongoing needs to fund grave maintenance as residents urged public support and family involvement. Oklahoma City May 13 notes Lisle Mining Company charter and railway bond updates, plus political filings and a stalled rural schools bill.

Fairview Cemetery Vinita Fairview Vinita Cemetery Association F. J. Barrett Barrett Oklahoma City Secretary of State Ben F. Harrison Lisle Mining Company Miami Capital E. M. Lisle C. W. Reed A. D. Hatton Webb City

Colors of Yellowstone linked to plant life and minerals

A Department of the Interior release discusses how algae and plant growth in Yellowstone Park influence geyser and terrace colors. The report notes rapid color shifts with temperature, showing creamy white filaments to salmon, then orange to emerald as heat fades, while the Grand Canyon colors stem mainly from mineral matter in rhyolite walls.

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone National Park Department of the Interior Mammoth Hot Springs Grand Canyon Yellowstone Canyon

Strawberry pickers sought by Neosho Growers Association

Wanted 2500 strawberry pickers by the Neosho Fruit Growers and Shippers Association around May 25. Will pay customary price in cents per short quart. Address J. F. Graves, Manager, Neosho, Missouri. Also 36-89 The Weekly Chieftain subscription offer through January 1, 1913 for 50 cents. Blind staggers remedy promises a valuable recipe to be published.

Neosho Fruit Growers and Shippera Association Graves Neosho

Horse Remedy Claim Sparks Texas Letter

A Texas reader from Floyd County reports a horse remedy recipe using whiskey turpentine and quinine. He claims dramatic improvements within hours, warns to avoid the eyes, and invites others to share outcomes. The note references Democratic primaries and August 1912, presenting a dated, advice style letter.

W. IL. Trott W. A. HiuGins Lockin Floyd County Texas

Craig County Candidates Race for Democratic Primary

The Chieftain lists numerous Craig County candidates for offices including County Superintendent H W Shelton and E N Williamson for Register of Deeds, with several sheriff contenders like Robt L Chamberlin Billy Friend H B Ridenhour and L P Safart. Also named are James Dennis Flynn for Congress and James F McCullough for Superintendent Schools, plus County Clerk Treasurer and Assessor hopefuls and multiple County Commissioner entries.

Announcements for Craik County Officials Candidate

G L White of Cettralla announces candidacy for County Commissioner First District Craik County subject to Democratic primary August 6 1912 for County Attorney Willard H Voyles also seeks County Attorney for Craig County subject to Democratic primary in August

Craig County Samuel Chatterton Big Cabin Oklo George W. Taylor W. C. Woodaller Charles Teenor Chas. Teenor G. L. White Cettralla Craik County Willard H. Voyles

Democratic Primary Candidate Nominates Smith for Superintendent

Thomas W. Smith of Centralia announces his candidacy for Superintendent in the Democratic primary in August.

Candidate filing for Craig County offices announces bids

A notice announces campaigns for Register of Deeds in Craig County Oklahoma and for County Representative in the State Legislature from Craig County. It states the candidacies are subject to the Democratic Primary on August 6.

EN. William On Office of Register of Deeds Craig County Oklahoma E. N. Williamson Pete Coyne

District Clerk Candidate Files for Craig County Reelection

For district clerk, LEM R. MITCHELL seeks reelection to the office of District Clerk of Craig County, subject to the Democratic primary.

E. J. McBride Big Cabin Craig County Lem R. Mitchell

Jake Smith Seeks Vinita Township Constable Post

Jake Smith announced as a candidate for Constable in Vinita Township subject to the Democratic primary on August 6.

Jake Smith Vinita Township

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