Oklahoma Poets and a Brown Jug Song by Judge Davis
An Oklahoma scene recalls a wandering Kootuckian poet and Judge Preston Seamands Davie who plans a verse collection titled Brown Jug Songs. The piece contrasts country boyhood, old Kentucky memory, and rural life with a backwoods flavor, noting Whitcomb Riley’s influence and Oklahoma’s poetical culture.
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Oklahoma
Preston Seamands Davie
Blue Grass
Southwest
Preston
Raintuck
Chat
Whitcomb Riley Mileht
Okshoma
O Oklahoma
Sonere
Terri
Stuart report on affrage cases in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City October 23 Judge C B Stuart state's attorney prepared a detailed written report to Governor Lee Croce on the Beall and Guinn conviction at Enid and the possible impact on the Oklahoma grandfather election law. He notes appeals, federal court interpretations of Section 20, and the interplay with state and federal elections plus the positions of officials including A C Cruce W A Ledbetter Norman R Haskell Fred P Branson and G Horner.
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Oklahoma City
C. B. Stuart
Lee Croce
Beall and Guinn
Enid
Oklahoma
Kingfisher County
Stuart
United States
Cotteral
Judge Cotteral
United States Court For
Western District of Oklahomie
Supreme Court
A.C. Cruce
W. A. Ledbetter
Norman R. Haskell
Fred P. Branson
Muskogee
G. Horner
Guthrie
United States Gypsum Industry Grows in 1910
A United States Geological Survey report by E F Burchard shows gypsum products valued at 6 574 478 and mined 2 275 094 short tons in 1910, up from 1909. New York led production, followed by Iowa and Michigan, with gypsum used in plaster, cement, dental work, and paints. Deposits spread across Michigan, Ohio, New York, Virginia, and western states. Alaska shipments go to Tacoma.
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United States
E. F. Burchard
United States Geological Survey
New York
Iowa
Michigan
Keene
Ohio
Virginia
Mississippi
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Tacoma
Wash
Burchard
Washington, D. C
Many State Prisoners Afflicted with Disease
Oklahoma City October report on McAlester prison inmates shows 200 of 250 examined suffered some disease. One man with heart on right side, another with leprosy-like skin, and others faked insanity. inspections to continue with full organ and skin exams and report to governor and legislature.
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U.S. Russell
Pure Food and Drug Department
Russell
Oklahoma City
Mahr
State Hospital
Rodgers Delayed by Broken Piston Rod Near Kyle
Coast to coast aviator C. P. Rodgers was forced to land two miles north of Kyle Texas at 4:01 pm yesterday due to a broken piston rod. A new motor was installed at night and he resumed flight around 10 am today. He covered 7 1 2 miles yesterday from Waco to the landing site in 1 hour 57 minutes, blaming slow progress on a train accompanying him that did not exceed 25 mph and his multiple detours.
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Kyle. Tex
C. P. Rodgers
Rodgers
Waco
Kyle
Granger
Avistin
Trial of Commission Form Proves Highly Successful
Spokane reports seven months under the commission form with preferential election initiative referendum and recall. Commissioner Fassett says direct efficiency replaces irresponsibility and bossism, taxes yield value, and city credit improves while political wrangling at the city hall diminishes.
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Spokane
Wash
Commission
Charles M. Fassett
Public Utilities
Fassett
Spokane praises commission charter as modern model
The commission system is praised for efficiency and responsible governance. Commissioners manage departments under the body, speeding tasks, cutting costs, and maintaining services. Water, streets, and health are emphasized, with zero wage cuts and strong fiscal discipline. The plan limits campaigns and favors at large elections with a three-commissioner limit and a non partisan affidavit.
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Mary
Spokane
Commission
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F. L. Marney
Webb Bros
Vinita
Okla
W. B. Crawford
William Sherwood
Vernon d'Arnalle
Barrett-Buffington Building
Harry R. Haas, M. D
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Sapulpa
R. P. Clay Barrett
Parker-Wise Do Farm Loans
W. B. Depue
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Barrett Building
South Wilson Street
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R. L. Mitchell
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Scott Building
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Frear
Cherokee Building
Heidtman
Vinita, Okla
Robt. L. Scott
F. L. Hughson
Delaware
W. Day
Empire Block
Louis Bagby
Dr. C.S. Neer
Drs. Bagby & Neer
First National Bank
William T. Rye
Vinita Oklahoma
F. G. Cowan
J. R. Baird
East Side
W. H. McCann
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Davenport
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