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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
6
Report from Pryor Creek area describes Dr F Hite near the Miers City ranch revealing a crossbreed of ring necked pheasant and sharp tailed grouse. Officials may collect specimens for study while a pair can be captured and sent to New York for identification.
A 16 month old child of Mr and Mrs W E Sunday died from brain concussion after being struck by a moving train last Thursday afternoon near a block from the Vinita Hotel. The child’s lungs were shed and three ribs broken. the body lay near the track while awaiting arrival of the grandmother from New Wales. Local reports note the incident as a fatal accident with passenger No 8 possibly involved. County officials hold an inquest and await family arriving to arrange funeral details.
A Wide World Magazine summary of Moroccan ideas beliefs about the earth balanced on a bull and the sea divine buoyancy, sleep souls wandering during dreams, and Moroccan wizards claiming ghosts are devils. A Marrakech bath haunting tale illustrates credulous tales spread by talebs.
A whimsical piece describes a golden cat named Thomas who frequents St. Pauls Chapel and Churchyard. He parades among the memorials and ivy, sits on a sarcophagus, and naps while guarding his turf. The verger notes he is a tenant of a nearby office building yet a regular visitor to the churchyard.
In Pinebluff North Carolina a band stand donated by a local gentleman was converted into a tiny public library for a village with fewer than a hundred residents in summer. Villagers raised funds to furnish the stand and have over 600 books now in use, making the tiny library a proud local achievement.
The passage argues grievances arise from imagination and insults. It urges constant work, self control, and determination as remedies. Rest and understanding illuminate life, keeping us from dwelling on worry and morbidness.
In a Harper's Weekly style anecdote, Binks laments a disastrous piano fire in Syracuse where the fire department was helpless. The tale describes the misfired hose and a chaotic social scene as guests attend a wassail at the party of the second part.
Collier's magazine declares active disagreement with Roosevelt Perkins Gary and other steel trust magnates. It endorses Wilson and Marshall for president, critiques monopoly policies, and argues the tariff and regulation shape the fight. The issue cites the wastes of competition and the need for price regulation and increased efficiency. It contrasts interstate commerce action with the broader goal of lowering costs through genuine competition. It also notes historical shifts in railroad rates and the rise of community of interest.
The text notes a walnut tree near Benevento Italy where peasants say witches gather on certain nights and that midsummer gatherings occur under the Roman Forum rule with witches transforming into large black cats. It then claims superstition grows eastward with India rich in supernatural beliefs and fantasies.
In a Parisian boasting tale at the duke of Richmond's, Rather Neal Rejoinder, a Frenchman, claims France led in fashion and raffles. George Selwyn counters that England refined raffles by adding a shirt, rendering France's claim less persuasive.
To obtain strained honey, separate the honey from the wax as it comes in the frame. Place the frame in a bowl in a warm oven just enough to melt both honey and wax. Remove the frame and let the honey stand until it cools, then skim the wax from the top.
In a playful exchange two girls discuss romance with one lamenting the lack of a letter from Jack. The other quips that she has 40 or 50 letters to spare and offers one to ease the longing.
A humorous exchange shows a patient frustrated with a sudden nerve relapse after a near cure and the doctor asking about shocks, followed by the patient noting the receipt of the bill. The brief vignette captures a comic misalignment between treatment progress and charges.
A remark on shifts in political rhetoric. Senator Sorghum notes candidates once wooed voters with humor and sentiment, but now must employ mysterious plots or studies in contemporary slang to appeal to audiences.
Val Bolton suggests natural diamond formation results from metal vapor actions on carbon dioxide. He reports success creating moteroscopic diamonds using mercury vapor on carbon.
A compact quotation asserts that true originality lies not in novelty but in presenting ideas as if unheard before. It emphasizes authentic voice over mere innovation, attributing this stance to Goethe.
A scientific authority traces dirt eating to people across the world. The urge to chew earth is not limited to any single culture or region and appears as a common human behavior.
In Life magazine a husband offers to act as his wife’s lawyer to minimize divorce costs, stating he will represent her if she proceeds with a divorce. The line reveals a domestic dispute and a practical approach to legal fees.
A widow recalls a brutal lynching her husband endured as pursuers chased him for four miles before capturing him. The exchange reveals the violence and fear surrounding the event, with the speaker’s dialect underscoring the era and hardship faced by the family and community.
The author who speaks about his own book is seen as tiresome as a mother who talks about her own child. Benjamin Tsraeli’s quip critiques self promotion in literary circles with a wry and pointed tone.
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