Campaign letter from Oklahoma State Superintendent candidate
A Democratic candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction defends his record and campaign style. He highlights wartime focus, rejects criticism of opponents, notes Briles’ withdrawal and support shift to George Wilson, claims high teacher support, and urges voter backing on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immronten
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mr. Briles
George Wilson
Oklahoma
R. H. Wilson
Bolsheviki Lose to Czecho-Slovaks
AP report from London says Czecho-Slovaks captured a large railway bridge at Syzram-Volga region in a surprise attack, securing communications with stolen force. Text also notes peppered local social items about visits and a missed appointment at Chape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Syzram-Volga
Moscow
Central News
Amsterdam
Summers Chapel News Outlines Local Weather and Events
Louis Keener reports good rains in Purcell and Maysville but too late for corn. Broom crop is short, cotton e. Rev Start leads a Pentecostal revival at Paris Chapel drawing large crowds. Grandpa and Grandma Sullivan of Wynnewood visit their son D. O. Sullivan. School progresses under Mr. Roper and Wall with about 75 enrolled. Caning season is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Chapel
Louis Keener
Purcell
Maysville
Tobacco Crop Short In Porto Rico Signals High Prices
San Juan July 31 tobacco planters holding their crop may secure prices as high or higher than last year. Buyers note the crop has shrunk from an anticipated 35 to 40 million pounds to about 25 million. Prices have risen as buyers predict a strong market, with many deals so far this week based on a 40 cent plus per pound level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Local Happenings From Ada War-Front Notes
Ada daily items report furlough return of Deity Henry Green to Jackson Barracks Louisiana, enlistments and Navy volunteers for Kansas City, and six registrants directed for Camp Cody Iowa by adjutant general. News adds new mailing-folder machinery. Frisco agent H D Morrison writes from front trenches. various locals leave for camps, hospitals, or jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Green
Jackson Barracks
James Norman
John Keltner
Kansas City
Navy
Adjutant General
Iowa
Ada
H. D. Morrison
Frisco
R. E. Echols
Beckham County
Robertson
Echols
Travel and visits feature in Tuesday notes
Tuesday’s items record J H Lovelady traveling to Tupelo this morning and Lillian Misser and Nell Hodge departing for Dodd City. J H Fretwell and family arrived from Little Rock for a visit to W B Fretwell. John L Wood and wife returned to Putnam after visiting their daughter Mrs Coffman. E M Ware arrives from Mulberry to take Osage Oil Co mill management as Patton leaves for the army. Caroline Prewette returns from Chicago and will teach at Coalton. Mrs Clara Smith returns to Oklahoma City after visiting Nettles family and sister N. to see her brother heading to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lovelady
Tupelo
Misser
Lillian
Nell Hodge
Dodd City
Texas
J. H. Fretwell
Little Rock
W. B. Fretwell
John L. Wood
W. B. Coffman
Putnam
E. M. Ware
Mulberry
Ark
J. H. Patton
Osage Oil Co
Patton
Army
Caroline Prewette
Chicago
University
Coalton
Clara Smith
Oklahoma City
W. H. Nettles
Mrs. N
Mr. Cne
Naval reserves volunteer Sturgill noted Pontotoc teacher
Virgil L. Sturgill, former Normal student and noted Pontotoc County teacher, volunteered for naval service yesterday. Oklahoma State Bank building rear remodeling nears completion with four fine office suites added facing the street. W. D. Little of the State Fuel Administrator's office departed for Stillwater Thursday to deliver a report or speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil L. Sturgill
The
Normal
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma State Bank
W. D. Little
State Fuel Administrator’s Office
Stillwater
A War Legislature Candidate for Pontotoc County
A political advertisement touts a candidate with large business and public affairs experience. It claims he will protect Pontotoc County’s best interests, be true to the people, and serve as a loyal, dependable representative if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Shipping Woes Strain U S Argentina Trade War Impact
Washington reports a serious strain in United States and South American trade as war disrupts shipping. Argentine factories idle, demand for U S coal and iron castings rises while vessels operate in ballast. Argentina weighs converting old warships to merchant ships and buying new tonnage. Ambassador Naon will manage diplomatic efforts amid these wartime trade shifts.
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Washington
United States
South America
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Noon
Germany
Republic
England
France
Naon
Chile
Revolution Planned Against Carranza Rule
A manifesto from Sonora received in El Paso on July 27 outlines plans by Juan G Cabral and Julian Medina to lead a movement against the Carranza government in Sonora. They are reported to have crossed the border with about one thousand men to join Villa forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Sonora
Juan G. Cabral
Julian Medina
Carranza
Villa
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates Drive
Public notice urges citizens to purchase Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates for support. Authorities outline how purchases aid national defense and advise visiting local post offices or banks for details.
Community guests and visits fill weekend
Mrs Louis Carr of Francis visited relatives Saturday night and Sunday. Ollie McDaniel visited Pearl Whits Sunday. George Gibson from near Springfield Illinois visited A B Raines family. A B Tate and family spent Saturday night at Kite home. Mrs Thomas and her grandfather of Daisy Oklahoma visit daughter Mrs Ira Pinley. Mary Rushing spent Thursday night with Josie Raines and attended church at Prairie Chapel. John Long hauled grapes and potatoes to town Tuesday. Mrs G Duncan of Ada visiting daughter Mrs Roddy. Mabel Brock and mother visited Manilla Karnes Sunday. Walter Maxwell and wife visited relatives last week. Doughitt family from Texas at Mill Lea’s last week. Grandma Roddy and son returned from Greed county Monday. Belle Wilburn and children visiting last week. J B Parker and wife from Center at G N Waldby’s Monday. Prof and Mrs Meador left for Boswell where Meador is superintendent of schools. Meador finished year of Prof Clark at the normal and proved a capable instructor. Best wishes go with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Carr
Francis
Ollie McDaniel
Pearl Whits
George Gibson
Springfield
Ilinois
A. B. Raines
A. B. Tate
Kite Home
Thomas
Daisy
Oklahoma
Ira Pinley
Mary Rushing
Josie Raines
Prairie Chapel
John Long
G. Duncan
Ada
Roddy
Mabel Brock
Manilla Karnes
Walter Maxwell
Maxwell
Mr. Doughitt
Texas
Mill Lea
Grandma Roddy
Greed County
Belle Wilburn
J. B. Parker
Center
G. N. Waldby
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Bolsheviki
Cle Haskin
Bertha Wood
Yeager
J. W
Gwin & Mays
Gwin Mays
Jeanie Damon
Longley Fentem
Hospital Corps
Ft. Sill
Augusta
Georgia
H. W. Carver
Mildred Kerr
Clara Russell
W. W. D. Akers
Jim Norman
Slade Norman
Alva Nettles
Albert B. Ballew
G. S. Hampton
Camp Travis
T. O. Bingham
Tishomingo
Otis Coleman
West Main St
Battery D
F. A
N. A
G. W. Alvis
Roff
Wilson
Wilson On A Brief Visit To Mrs. C. L. Orr
Carey E. Littlefield
Atlantic
J. W. Gilpin
McLoud
Gilpin
Charley Stone
Hoboken
N. J
Main Street
East Main
Rennie
10Th
West Main
W. A. Billingsley
Seminole County
Wewoka
Department Store
Bebee
Union
Aartel
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