Nathan Hale and Sam Davis remembered in historic notes
A piece recalling Nathan Hale and Sam Davis as heroic figures of espionage and sacrifice. Hale volunteered to gather British plans and died returning to American lines, while Davis refused to betray a comrade’s identity and died on the gallows rather than reveal secrets. The column also proposes a city market to help rural sellers and local merchants prosper.
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Nathan Hale
Sam Davis
Hale
Washington
Davis
Governor Criticized Over Veto on Serial Bond Bill
Gov. Trapp faces press criticism for vetoing a bill that would require bonds to be issued in serial form. Serial bonds pay off in annual installments with decreasing interest. If sinking fund plans fail, refunds may be needed, triggering further bond issues. The veto contrasts with existing law allowing serial bonds if authorities choose.
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Gov. Trapp
The Boy Seoul movement and a political radio push
In Pontotoc county the Boy Seoul movement grows with troops across the county and parental objections fade as the aim of clean living, patriotism, and good citizenship becomes clear. Gov. Al Smith allegedly used radio appeals to rally New York legislators to revise the income tax law. Experts differ on mental condition in an unmitigated crime case, a contrary stance amidst defense and state testimony.
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Pontotoc
al Smith
New York
Smith
Creating Harmony Between Town and Country
The movement promotes harmony and cooperation between city and rural residents. Chambers of commerce unite town and country, fund prizes for farmers, and support agricultural experiments. Ada and Pontotoc County examples show cross community efforts. The News invites suggestions to foster trust and joint action for shared prosperity.
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Knapp
A. and M. College
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Ada
What of the Woman and Ada Oil Boom Outlook
A column surveys a notorious woman’s history of causing deaths, discusses birth rate concerns in France and England, criticizes Acting Governor Holloway, and touts Ada Oklahoma's oil prospects. It notes Ada's upcoming construction boom, then reports Elmer Thomas will not seek reelection, hinting at a Senate run.
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France
England
Great Britain
Holloway
McAlester
Ada
Fourteen Points Win Track Meet Over Field
A short local track meet saw Fourteen Points dominate the field with strong performances across several events. Team standings reflect the decisive early momentum and individual standout efforts boosting the score.
East Central Track Meet 1925 Thrills Small Towns in Championship
Tishomingo high school led by Burris and Overstreet of Ada set records as Ada Purcell and Wanette fought close behind. Final standings had Tishomingo 14 points, Ada 13, with Mill Creek and Wanette tied for second. thrilling relay finish decided the meet.
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Dally Tishomingo
East Central District
Tishomingd
Cottege
Ada
Mill Creek
Wanette
Tishamingo
Mil Creek
Crogan
Mitchell
Henryetta
Altacen
Aga High
Lewiing
Quanterbarry
O. 5
Purcell
Okmulgee
Lambent
Lambert
Mickel
Tishomingo
Cunningham
South
Cunninghamn
Syid Jossur
Cunninigia
Johnston County
Corbin
Whith
Burris
Tishominga
Wil Hamson
Catlins
MI Creek
Chandley Wayne
Overstredt
Gristithy Purcell
Chancey
Welzetka
Barnes
Seminole
Williamson
Bur
Els
Shirley
Wewoka Leads as Okla Athletes Post Event Results
Chronicle of meet results listing multiple Oklahoma towns and athletes. Winners include Mickel of Tishomingo in shot put with 41 feet 42 inches, Mayfield Spaulding first in 440 yard dash, Ivey Wanette in long jump, and Cott Okmulgee first in 120 yard hurdles among many others with times and distances noted.
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Wewoka
Mickel
Tishomingo
Lambert
Ada
Bland
Stuart
Mayfield
Spaulding
Broadbent
Sulphur
Treeman
Pauls Valley
Ivey
Wanette
Wells
Purbell
South
Mill Creek
Cott
Okmulgee
Cunningham
Chauncey
Weleetka
Davelin
O. K. Trimmer
Brown
McCloud
Cloud
Oliver
Seminole
Catt
Richardson
Carson
Okemah
Overstreet
Jonson
Gee- Circus
Mitchell
Henryetta
Wiams
Coalgate
Vole Yault
Henryetts
Cottle
Crogan
Tishamingo
Purcell
Fast Track Meet Results Across Oklahoma Counties
Athletes from Tishomingo Pontotoc and surrounding areas earned top places in a county relay and field events. Wayne Allen secured multiple medals in disc, pole vault and sprints, with distances and times noted as 66 feet 4 inches in discus and a 0.11 second dash. Corbin of Tishomingo led in high jump and long relay with Murray County and Johnson County teams placing second and third in various events.
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Johnson
Pernell
Corbin
Tishomingo
Allen
Wayne
Roan
Courley
Seawright
Wetumka
Holmes
Pontotoc
Hoag
Coalgate
Murray County
Johnson County
Pontotoc County
Storms Hit Ardmore and Surrounding Country
A heavy electrical storm with bright rain swept the area Monday night. A high wind caused damage by Tuesday morning. Rainfall at the observatory was .22 inch, heavier in the west and south. Western Oklahoma was soaked with hail damaging Lawton and Frederick. Duncan saw strong winds and a storm with little rain. Trains last week troubled farming, and temperatures reached 94 degrees daytime and 70 at night.
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Ardmore
Ines Observatory
Oklahoma
Lawton
Frederick
Duncan
Ada Scouts Fund Chapel at Rosedale Cemetery
Ada scouts report a sandwich sale raising 125.14 with about 20 more expected, aiming to add as much as 100 more to a fund for a new chapel at Rosedale cemetery. They recall last year’s effort laying gravel for the cemetery road that is now complete.
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Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Elgic
Cemetery
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Byrord Norvis
Aya
News Publishing & Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
TRH
ADA Evening News
HE Ada
Associated Press
Sone
Cushing
Elmer Thomas
Congress
Gordon
Pirat
Bostwick
Centrahoma
H Allen
Gray
S. D
Postchety
Ralls
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