Oklahoma party hopefuls expand field for governor race
Oklahoma City March 24. J B A Robertson former governor will seek the Democratic nomination, bringing to twelve announced Democrats and six Republicans. Others include Lt Gov M E Trapp Henry S Johnston W D McBee John A Whitehurst J B A Robertson John R Clarke Dr Frank Davis Fred B Branson George L Bowman and Disney as a possible thirteenth Democrat. Republicans active are Omer Benedict W J Otten James Hepburn Henry Cloud George H Healty and Guy Cobb with Roy Johnson noted for highway commission work. The primary is in 1926 and thirteen candidates would be a multiple of the number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. B. A. Robertson
W. E. Disney
Tulsa
M. E. Trapp
Henry S. Johnston
Perry
W. D. McBee
Duncan
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
John R. Clarke
Southwest Bridge Co
Frank Davis
Enid
Fred B. Branson
State Supreme Court
George L. Bowman
Kingfisher
Dinsey
Woodrow Wilson
Omer K. Benedict
W. J. Otten
James Hepburn
Okmulgee
Henry Cloud
Britton
George H. Healty
Beaver
Guy Cobb
Ardmore
Roy Johnson
State Highway Commission
Trapp
Will advises wife to hang self in 1923 document
Philadelphia report states Dr. David Reiter named his wife Laura as executor in a will drafted in August 1923. The will orders she receive only one dollar of his fifteen thousand dollar estate and suggests buying a rope for the hangman’s noose. The petition seeks letters of administration revocation and probate of the will after the doctor’s death by poison last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
David Reiter
Laura Reiter
Reiter
Bible Still World's Best Seller Says Bible Society
Chicago March 24 The Bible remains the best seller per the American Bible Society annual report The 150 language edition reached 9 069 120 volumes last year up from 6 615 000 the year before and the highest total in the society s 110 year history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Bible Society
The
Bible Society
House denies seeking presidency amid boom talk
Cannes March 22 Col E M House close adviser to the late Woodrow Wilson declares he will never run for president or any public office. He says a presidential bid is an idea to forget and warns that any candidacy would signal something wrong with him. He also laments the collapse of League of Nations plans heard on the Mauretania voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
Col. E. M. House
Woodrow Wilson
Egypt
House
League of Nations
Mauretania
Middle age memory quips cited by Ohio Journal
A humorous note from the Ohio Journal defines middle age as a life stage when recalling what you ate yesterday becomes a common event. The remark frames aging with light self deprecation and everyday cognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Journal
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors promote Calotabs for rapid cold relief with a single nightly dose. The ad claims Calotabs combine calomel and salts, cause no nausea, and allow normal eating and activity by morning. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at drug stores.
Dress Accessories Dominate Spring Fashion Spotlight
Chicago reports fashion leaders from the Fashion Art League of America announce a strong emphasis on dress accessories for spring and summer. Hats, scarves, bags, gloves, and color harmony feature prominently as outfits shift to pastel outerwear and semi transparent fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Fashion Art League of America
Alan Ripley
The
League
Georgette
Madame Ripley
A New Evening Gown Mode Dominates Fashion
A fashion note describes a revolution in evening gowns with longer full skirts, lace returning, shawls popular, and the shift from flapper frocks to picture dresses. Sleeves are long and tight, with girdles at the hips and fabrics like crepe and chiffon that flutter and cling.
Waco Firm Receives Order for Liquor
Waco March 23 A money order for 4 dollars accompanies a request for two quarts of Jersey Cream and one quart of Paul Jones liquor sent to an unspecified recipient. The note implies a private purchase of spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACO
Jersey
Paul Jones
Casey Jones
Goodman and Ellis Liquor Company
Marlin
Texas
Ellis Dry Goods Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Okla
Dr. Price
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Tacoma Ledger
Huffines
May
Planters National Bank
Con
Texas Life
S. H. Montgomery
Sun
Texas Qualified Druggists League
Texas Qualified Druggists’ League
BOW - Wright Drug CO
Farm and Ranch and
Holland’s Magazine
Gordon Clo. Co
First National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!