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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
4
The She Weekly Chieftain lists subscription rates from D M Marks Printing Company publishers. One year by mail five dollars, six months by mail eighty cents, three months by mail twenty three cents. Friday, October 22, Vinita Oklahoma.
A Washington Herald piece contrasts youth and age in preaching acting and law. It notes the rise of young doctors and lawyers, the lure of youth on stage, and the tension between fresh knowledge and seasoned dignity, highlighting the scarce balance of talent and maturity.
The Oklahoma City Times urges caution in discussing banks under peacetime or war. Do not repeat unfounded rumors about financial institutions or individuals. Speak only when you can prove facts. The moral is to keep your mouth closed unless you know the truth.
A mother writes of the pain of long gaps between letters from her son in a distant state. The piece laments the decline of heartfelt letter writing as youths focus on future life, leaving aging parents with dwindling contact. It urges absent children to write often while the privilege remains.
The article muses on the North Pole discoveries by Cook and Peary and Alaska’s purchase for whaling, sealing, and later mineral and agricultural value. It critiques Oklahoma’s constitution, noting flaws and a majority support for maintaining Article Nine, with petitions for charter revision largely unsent.
A fragmented era column reflects on Oklahoma prospects, bank troubles, and political sentiment. It notes land value hopes, Columbia Bank and Trust issues, Roosevelt era debates over press freedom, and local education growth amid political commentaries and urban development.
Progress on North Scraper Street aims to transform the avenue into a premier city thoroughfare with curb and guttering improvements. The Muskogee Phoenix notes public health arguments against alcohol service on trains and in hotels, while referencing political aims and civic developments.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 20 A heated political column contrasts Taft era banking practices with recent state actions. The piece criticizes officials and press handling of bank examiner reports, defends Governor’s control over disclosures, and weighs public confidence in state inspectors. It also weighs opinions on tariff policy and political figures like Bird McGuire and Victor Murdock.
Eva Johnson seeks court permission to attain majority rights for contracts and business, filed by her guardian Louis Johnson in Craig County District Court Oklahoma. The application requests that Eva Johnson be empowered to transact general business upon reaching the age of majority, after October 20, 1909.
In Oklahoma County Craig an County Court the Estate of John Smith deceased. John M Miller as executor has presented settlement and account for final settlement. The court set Monday November 1 1909 at 1 oclock for final settlement of the account.
Fragmentary text shows a dated attestation claiming signatory action on October 18 in a county record. It references an affixed seal and a witness line, with unclear names and exact jurisdiction due to damaged OCR. The legible portion confirms a formal execution heading and county involvement.
In the County Court of the state of Alice Duncin deceased Luther Lo Duncin administrator seeks an order to sell all or part of the real estate at public sale. The court sets November 16, 1909 at 1:30 PM for hearing and requires personal service of this order ten days prior to the hearing on all interested parties and guardians.
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