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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1912

Page

4

Democratic County Ticket Names for Local Elections

The ticket lists several offices including President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas R Marshall, with candidates for U.S. Senator Robt L Owen, Congressmen at large W H Murray Joe B Thompson Claude Weaver, Third District James Davenport, Judge John B Turner, Representative Pete Coyne, County Judge Sam F P Parks, County Attorney Willard H Voyles, Register of Deeds W L Trott, Sheriff I L B Mart y, Assessor Virgil A Kinnison, Treasurer J V Roberts, County Clerk J E McBride, Surveyor George Ashby, District Clerk Lee R Mitchell, Superintendent of Schools Thos W Smith, County Commissioner districts one through three Gl White W W M Simms Chas Teenor, Constable John Kimbrough J N Walker, Justice of the Peace Vinita Ed A Stanley W C Hallum.

Sam FP. Parks Willard H. Voyles Deeda W. L. Trott IL. P. Bmarty Virgil A. Kinnison J. V. Roberts J. BE. McBride George Ashby Clark— Lee R. Mitchell Thos. W. Smith GL. White W.W. M. Simms Chas. Teenor John Kimbrough J. N. Walker Justice of the Peace Vinita A. Stanley W, C. Hallum

Quality of new corn points to larger crop yield

The excerpt discusses better than expected corn quality and a crop outlook. It mentions taxes, schooling in Vinita, Craig county politics, reform efforts, and responses to Roosevelt and Taft in the presidential scene, reflecting broad local concerns and national figures.

Morning prayer for a cherished life of virtue and rest

Brief excerpt presents a devotional reflection urging personal cleanliness refinement and fearlessness. It quotes a solemn evening wish to live plainly and serve the world while seeking restful sleep and moral integrity. References a 19th century style prayer by William Jennings Bryan.

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Fragmentary Historical Line About a Mother's Preference

Fragment reads as a damaged OCR line with archaic phrasing about enhancement on history and a mother expressing concern or relief if the speaker were drowned in the deep. Names, places, dates, or clear events are not readable.

Third Term Party Accused of Backing Stand-pat Candidates

A long report argues the Third Term committee seeks influence to elect nine Republican regulars while showing indifference to Oklahoma congressional races. It accuses the group of political deals with stand-patters and questions their claim of fighting for progressive principles.

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Father’s Tin Dinner Horn Inspires a Longing Soul

In this reminiscence Walt Mason recalls his father’s old tin dinner horn and the strong, simple music of home. He contrasts it with grand orchestras and famed singers, claiming nothing else ever stirred his soul the way that horn does.

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Kaffir corn debates and capital removal in Oklahoma point to citizen duty

A mixed editorial piece argues kaffir corn yields depend on proper planting and timing. It also critiques capital removal politics, urging residents to view citizenship as a duty serving the common good and opposing egoistic aims. The text reflects Oklahoma City and Guthrie debates on state capital and reform.

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Duty and rights of citizenship in a civic code

A fragmentary passage asserts citizenship as duty and privilege. It emphasizes loyalty, service, and obedience as foundations of citizenship, stating a citizen has a walled status, must act for the common welfare, and cannot seek personal advantage. It links virtue, trust, and national benefit to inclusion.

Woo Aed Boother Hosor

Sneed-Boyce tragedy sparks fierce civil feud debate

The Kansas City Journal reviews the Sneed-Boyce case and assigns blame to the era's barbarous attitudes, condemning vigilante actions. It names Roosevelt’s upcoming state fair speech and poses a set of questions about his views on Oklahoma and Republican candidates.

Missouri Roosevelt State Fair Grounds Katle Qubli Dick Morgan Congress Leeond Oklshoma Bird McGuire Ohio Nick Longworth Cincinnati Longworth Oklahoma Sherhand of Institutios Kansas Taft Sonmone Chicago Jim Harris Samong Penrose Guggenheimer Barnes Crane Franklin Murphy Harris Chicee

Unwritten Law and its Harsh Reach Across Society

An Ardmore source condemns the so called unwritten law that punishes a fallen woman while shielding the destroyer. It argues legal systems should distinguish crimes from vigilante codes and warns against the cruel double standard in enforcing morality. The piece laments public decency suppression and urges justice for those harmed by betrayal.

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Roosevelt Speaks in Oklahoma City and Looms in Oklahoma Politics

An Oklahoma City crowd hears Theodore Roosevelt criticize Roosevelt’s rivals and defend his political record while Roosevelt’s supporters in Oklahoma maneuver around Taft and McGuire Morgan. The piece notes Wilson’s rising stature and mocks Roosevelt’s new party framing and electors strategy.

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