Belmont News Editor Faces Betrayal as Scandal Unfolds
Wright defies Kerr over Belmon t politics and newspaper independence in a clash that exposes lies in a front page exposé. Gloria Kerr confronts her father, doubting Wright, while the town buzzes with cries of Extry Extry and a looming political showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Kerr
David Kerr
Wright
Gloria
Combine
Jim Winthroy
Foy Litical
G Rus
Belmont News
Williams
Judge Gilbert
Belt Line
Locust Lawn
Winthrow
Mr. Kerr
Gilbert
Dr. Hayes
Mrs. Hayes
Joe Wright
Joe
Patterson faces opposition from Senate backers over confirmation
Campaigning for the democratic ticket in Northern states meets strong protests as Patterson’s initial senate backers announce opposition to his confirmation. The notice then shifts to a local ad urging use of Ballard's Snow Liniment for pain relief with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Senate
Ballard
Ramsey Drug Co
Spectacle at Judge Gilbert Office Sparks Gossip
The scene surrounding Joe Wright’s visit to Judge Gilbert’s office provoked strong emotions among those present. Gloria’s unhappy position and her sacrificed love affair stirred sympathy and controversy among Mrs. Gilbert, McWill Hayes, and local readers of the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
Mrs. Hayes
Wright
David Kerr
Dr. Hayes
Judge Gilbert
Williams
Miss Kerr
Jittie Arto
Father
Joe Wright
Gilbert
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Coalgate Resident
S R Barnes of Coalgate Oklahoma reports kidney pain and frequent urination relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills after trying other medicines. He says a couple of boxes cured him and endorses the product highly. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Coalgate
S. R. Barnes
Okla
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Wilson May Withdraw Negros Appointment
Washington reports a dispute over Adam E Patterson of Muskogee named for Treasury Registrar. Southern Democrats oppose his nomination causing expected withdrawal by the president. Patterson pressed his case in Washington and sought White House access but did not meet the president or Tumulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adam E. Patterson
Muskogee
The
Treasury
Patterson
White House
Gore
Oklahoma
Wilson
Hudspeth
New Jersey
Negro Campaign Bureau
Bean
Five Generations Shown in Paintey Group Photo
Chisholm Barnett showed the News a photo depicting five generations. The lineup includes great great grandmother Mrs. A Castleberry aged 8n great grandmother Mrs. Jane Higgenboth am grandmother Mrs Bone Hardin mother Mrs Grace White and infant son Robert Hardin White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisholm Barnett
A. Castleberry
Jane Higgenbotham
Bone Hardin
Grace White
Robert Hardin White
Constipation Prevention Through Regular Bowels Habits
Health note promotes bowels as a starting point for disease prevention. Claims HERBINE clears bowel accumulations and restores prime condition. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co. via Prices Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Drug Co
Burglar Raids J. W. Barron's Home During Church Visit
A burglar entered the Barron residence while the family attended church and ransacked the home. He appeared after money, leaving only a quarter on the ice box for the ice man, suggesting a targeted theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barron
Digestive Aid Proclaimed by National Drug Association
A modern science backed digestives relief pitch from the American Drug and Press Association touts Meritol Tonse Digestive as a superior aid for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness and impure blood promoted by Ramsey Drug Co and Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Press Association
Ramsey Drug Co
Association
Building More Silos in Pontotoc County
R E Blanks reports on a fishing trip to Desperado Springs noting two new silos under construction. Jim Dumas, six miles south of Byrd's Mill, and W L D Ansell, five miles south, are building them with native timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Blanks
Desperado Springs
Jim Dumas
Byrd
W. L. D. Ansell
Also Mentioned on This Page
News
King Tootle
Ny Unlers
A. In
V—Giorta
Twits
Paris
Tae
the Belmont
Benehmen, Cere
Anne
Zae Eer
Sieht
Glorias
Joseph Wright
S. Tonic
Cardus
Lithcal Service
DR. Simmons
C.f.simmons Medicine CO
ST. Louis, Missour
Paintey Group
J. W Barron
Pontotoc County
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!