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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
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Por Vice Vresident John Worth Kern of Indiana Democratic Congressional Ticket Third District James Davenport Craig County Fourth District Charles Carter Carter County Fifth District Scott Perris Comanche County State Ticket Commissioner A P Watson Pottawatomie County For Chief Justice Robert L Williams Bryan County Associate Chief Justice Samuel L Hayes County Ticket For Representative Craig County En Ratcliffe Vinita For Fictorial Representative Craft and Rogers County Peter A Coyne
The piece argues against the Billups bill as outside politics and harmful social policy. It insists opponents are not tied to saloon interests, cites court challenges and enforcement burden on sheriffs, and warns the measure would lead to overreach and legal peril for officers and the public.
The author argues against the Billups bill and its enforcement, likening it to a mandate for coercion and jail for failures to comply. They claim temperance supporters seek to remove opponents and urge voters to defeat the bill in the upcoming election to preserve law, order, and decency.
Guthrie banker Joseph McNeel argues the Oklahoma deposit guaranty law would not ruin banks, using Capital National Bank’s past failure to illustrate how a one percent deposit tax would fund protections. He notes state banks hold about twenty million in deposits and that a one percent levy would create an $200,000 guaranty fund, far short of needed coverage.
A 19th century style essay argues that reform will come not from statute but unwritten social sanctions against alcohol. It laments saloon culture, notes professionals shun drink, and predicts future leaders in a sober society guiding democracy.
A statement predicts a reforming army where militia members will be men of purer fives and cleaner characters. It asserts no drunkards or apologists for vice will be found among the ranks, pledging more honorable habits than predecessors.
A Californian visiting Oklahoma's second annual State Fair praised Oklahoma for its diverse farm products and favorable climate. The piece notes strong exhibitions from various counties, calls for broader county representation next year, and urges continued support for the fair as key to promoting Oklahoma lands and agriculture.
In Craig County Oklahoma guardians of Viola M Adams and Emmet J Adams announce a private sale of the minors lands. The sale is for one third cash with the balance by mortgage, subject to county court confirmation, to be held October 19 1908 at 10 p.m. at the County Judge's Office. Descriptions cover Emmet Adams and Viola M Adams allotments in Rogers County with scattered fractions and sections.
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