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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

6

Sooner Students Dominate Kingfisher Track Meet

State University notes recount Sooner team sweeping the annual Intercollegiate meet at Kingfisher, capturing track events and tennis titles. Highlights include Paul Darough and Ed Minteer taking singles and doubles in tennis, plus records set in shot put and mile run.

Ian W. Hente Oklahoma City University of North Carolina Phi Delta Pui Femal Stratton D. Brooks Norman High School Janutwelth Benjamin Gilbert Owes Arkamsas City Kans Bertha Deyaent Norman James Waller Fort Wilson Misa Sadye Masche Chandler George Bertrand Parker Adenide Toomis Henry McKnight Mangum Edith Barrett Walter Meier Mixa Dorothy Hazeltine Gendus Mra Tullen Mra. Strattan Booner Lawrence W. Cole Hn Ogy Cole Sa Colo Arti James Nairn Nor- High Skreeter Speakman Wellston Oklahoma Wesireport Des Moines Drake Ames Colorado Nebras Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Javours Kathryn Harris Sooner Jeff Norman Tts Mnel Fed Kingfisher Oklahoma Agricultural Fa Mechanical Cottage Northwestern Normal South Mn Norwal Central Normal Emery Mclntosh Aggies Wand School Mit Reeds Jacobe Fire Snider Klahoman Chibe Northwestern Eaton Kingfisher College Nthe Charles Hamilton Albert E. Jenkins Luther Rando Keith Miller Deubert Armstrong Gladys Anderson May Curtis Fay Kent Edna Cash Myrtle Ellenberger Tig School Kanuntaclage Soover Paul Darough Huge Edwin Minteer Dean James Béchanan College of Arts and Sciences Pawnee Bleh School Heanlee Frederick el Reno Bik City

Oklahoma Press Association Convention Opens At Muskogee

Newspaper men of Oklahoma gather in Muskogee for the annual convention. The association, formed in territorial days and strengthened after statehood, celebrates a powerful press legacy and its role in building the state through cooperation and public service.

Oklahoma Press Association Oklahoma Muskogee Statehood Association of Indian Territry Oklahoma Territory Press Society of

Kelso Falls to Vinita High in 8-4 Baseball Loss

Kelso lost to Vinita High 8 to 4 as Vinita pitcher Chouteau held Kelso scoreless into the fourth inning. Bennett made an unassisted double for Kelso’s foe. Vinita powered through with heavy hitting, finishing with HW hits to 11 for Kelso. A later game between Golden Rule and the Bankers is scheduled for 5:20 PM today.

Kelso Vinita High School Vinita Boys Chouteau Bennett Golden Rule Bankers

Little Raymond's Plan for Tomatoes at Dinner

Little Raymond coerces a dinner guest into sharing his tomato love by a sly bargain. The boy asks the guest if he likes tomatoes and, if not, to sit beside him so Raymond can take the guest’s tomatoes when they eat. The scene unfolds at the family table with the guest unaware of the scheme.

Raymond

Knoxes move stirs Colorado county seat pride

A. G. Knox, former Troub Memorial pastor, now serves a Colorado town. In a letter to a friend, Mrs. Knox, only a month in town, boasts of local status and honesty while noting a murder, a suicide, an accidental gun discharge, and several social happenings, highlighting their new town’s “up to date” character.

A. G. Knox Troub Memorial Church Colorado Inianapolis Newa

Cheering Him Up in London Half Moon Street Apartment

The Christian Register reports a magazine editor’s note just before a departure for Spain. He dined with Mr Howells in London and discussed his remarkable sales. He worried his new work isn’t as strong as his previous pieces, while Howells reassured him that his writing remains excellent and tastes are improving.

Spain Mr. Howells Half Moon Street London Christian Register

Time for Profit Taking in Mercury Markets

In a Chicago Tribune excerpt a theoretical thinker helps his practical brother as mercury prices soar to the nineties. The Stock Exchange man laments activity, while the Professor suggests selling mercury at the peak. The exchange scene captures contrasting viewpoints on market timing and prudence.

Chicago Tribune Stock Exchange Fanning

Expert on Rugs and Tapestries by Mme Hagenith

Mme. Emmanuel Hagenith, wife of the Belgian minister to Washington, is an expert on rugs and tapestries. She studied them during the four years her husband served as minister to Persia in Tehran. Her father was a renowned amateur collector with one of the finest Flemish tapestry collections.

Mme Emmanuel Hagenith Washington Persia Teheran

Varying Qualities of the Sexes Quote by Grabbe

The saying contrasts male and female perspectives with the line to the man the world is his heart and to the woman the heart is her world. Credited to Christian Dietrich Grabbe, reflecting 19th century gender views.

Christian Dietrich Grabbe

Good Mates Quote by Puck on Hiring Help

A light quote attributed to Puck contrasts two lines about hiring help for tasks. He notes not being able to cook or earn money, suggesting hiring others to handle these duties. The pair reflects witty banter on delegation and collaboration.

Puck

Land of Flowering Planta New South Wales Sewering plants claim

A clipping notes that New South Wales is said to contain more kinds of sewing plants than all Europe. The statement contrasts regional flora diversity with European totals, highlighting the proverb-like claim about plant variety.

New South Wales Europe

Wheat Yield Estimated by Oklahoma City Officials

Oklahoma wheat yield for 1912 estimated at 25 000 000 bushels by CF Protz secretary of the grain growers association. Ben Harrison secretary of the Harvest Turn Hoard reported rising grain valuation at 88.88. G Onafe of St Louis said mills are overpricing supplies this year and prices likely to rise. Officers elected: President R Fr Brennan Oklahoma City, Vice President Jesse Vanderhirgh Binckwell, Secretary Treasurer C F Proite Oklahoma City.

Oklshaws City Oklahoma CF. Protx Ie Crainers At Millers Association Ben Harrison Hacenarlcul Turn Hoard Onafe St. Louis St. Lous Chicago Astontation R. Fr. Brennan Oklahomia City Jeuse Vanderhirgh Binckwell C.F. Proite Oklahoma City

Oklahoma OKs Rejected Timber Bids and Legacy Bills

Interior Department rejects bids on 1 380 000 acres of timber lands in the Choctaw Nation citing inadequate consideration. Oklahoma lawmakers push bills to restore reclamation funds, fund Eastern Oklahoma schools, and pay state irrigation debts, while Davenport promotes veterans pensions and road land acquisitions.

Davenport, Carter and Ferris Interior Department Lumber Trust Senator Gore Oklahoma Supreme Court Cormunion Indiana Davenport Reclamation Service Fund Meir House Senate Wyoming Idaho Gore Federal Reclamation Fund Washington, DP Secretary of the Interior Fisher Ferris and

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