Pontotoc County Roads Under State Maintenance Plan
Pontotoc county commissioners approve a state funded plan transferring 69 miles of main roads to the state highway commission for upkeep. The arrangement requires an extra 6700 dollars for workers and allows use of state funds for other road projects, enabling broader county road improvements over time.
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Pontotoc County
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Southern resilience amid postwar oppression and recovery
The speaker compares Europe’s troubles to the South’s carpetbagger era oppression and wholesale robbery, noting whites endured poverty after the war, resisted surrender, and eventually restored the nation to prosperity without reliance on foreign loans.
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Europe
South
Oklahoma farmers diversify to avoid crop failure
Oklahoma papers report farmers diversified this year by growing and shipping many crops to seek fair prices. In the past diversification failed when buyers offered little, pushing farmers back to cotton with its constant market. thus hope and caution shape diversification rates.
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Oklahoma
FTC action targets Pittsburgh plus steel pricing plan
The federal trade commission orders steel producers to end the Pittsburgh plus freight pricing scheme that raised costs nationwide. It could save midwestern farmers an estimated 30 million dollars annually if the order takes effect as expected, though immediate results are not yet visible.
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Federal Trade Commission
Pittsburgh
Middle West
Looking Ahead Brings Hope Beyond Present Storms
The passage contrasts two attitudes during hardship, arguing that those who envision a future of relief endure less misery than those who focus only on the current rain. It frames optimism as a shield against despondency and links difficult weather to eventual growth.
Swedish designer predicts ultra fast aircraft speed
A Swedish aircraft constructor forecasts machines capable of 1200 miles per hour. At that pace a pilot could depart at sunrise and reach 1000 miles away before sunrise, witnessing two sunrises in one day at the destination.
Mirrors and Truth Spark a Savage Folly
A historical reflection compares confrontations with truth to savages smashing mirrors upon seeing their own image, then wandering in blissful ignorance of their real appearance. The passage critiques self-deception and the denial of reality.
A Lie Travels Faster Than Light Says Old Saying
A maxim notes light and electricity race at 186000 miles per second yet asserts a common lie travels quicker. The terse line contrasts physics with everyday falsehoods.
Woman governor for Texas debated by Oklahoma writer
Oklahoma columnist Mrs. Walter Ferguson doubts a female Texas governor would be worse than men if she governs independently. She notes Miriam Ferguson leads in the first primary and could win the Democratic nomination, urging the governor to act without her husband’s control and questioning political wizardry and bosses behind the throne.
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Walter Ferguson
Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahoma City News
Miriam Ferguson
Pipeline proposal hailed as beneficial for town
The piece defends fair play over abuse and praises a proposed pipeline as a strong, profit yielding investment. It notes no bonus or free sites are requested and that the project will boost taxable valuations and create a market for local oil.
Henry Ford Critics Gold Standard Amid Oil Based Values
Henry Ford opposes the gold standard while a German scientist extracts a speck of gold from mercury, sparking talk that gold may lose its supremacy. The piece suggests valuing goods by barrels of Oklahoma oil if gold falls in price.
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Henry Ford
Reforming Girls Through Hygiene And Athletics
The article argues that the old "clinging vine" girl is vanishing as hygiene awareness and school sports strengthen girls. It credits modern health ideas and athletics with producing a healthier generation with greater physical strength than previous generations.
County fairs eyed as Pontotoc progresses
The piece notes Pontotoc county fairs may be the best yet as exhibits form and counties advance. It discusses Oklahoma road improvements with Ada to New York City by paved routes and aircraft replacing autos. It urges self reliance in education and warns against passive thinking.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Ada
New York City
Voters Speak as Leaders urged to unite for campaign
The voters have spoken and party leaders are urged to back the candidates and present a solid front to the opposition. Past differences should be forgotten to unite for the race ahead.
Rain Needed to Ease Pontotoc County Plight
Politicians offer many panaceas but Pontotoc county still seeks relief from drought. A timely rainfall would do more than any plan proposed to ease agricultural distress.
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Pontotoc County
Lightning claims Ada area youth in storm’s fatal bolt
Clarence Teel 18, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Teel, died instantly near Ada during a severe electrical storm. He was walking beside the Center Stratford road when a lightning bolt struck a tree and entered his head causing fatal injuries. Funeral services were held at the family home and interment followed at Rosedale cemetery. Local undertakers noted he was the county’s first lightning fatal in three years.
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Clarence Teel
Jack Teel
Ada
Young Teel
Center-Stratford
Teels
Teel
Pendergraft
Rosedale
Pretty Girl Drives From Corsicana to Indianapolis Alone
Miss Ruth Dyes Bender of Corsicana Texas claims the title of champion woman cross country driver. At 22 she completed a trip from Corsicana to Indianapolis in four days with only one fuel stop. She drove 7686 miles total returning to Corsicana without major incidents despite rude remarks from men.
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Muskogee
Ruth Dyes Bender
Corsicana
Texas
America
Bender
Indianapolis
Dallas
Denison
McAlester
Lebannon
Miss Bender
War Department seeks missing World War heroes for medal deliveries
The War Department released a list of ten World War II valor decorations not yet presented, hoping relatives or friends will come forward. Also named are three posthumous awardees whose families have not been located, with medals held until rightful recipients are found. Included are Private Emmett E. Lunsford of the 31st Infantry and Sergeant Luther Rahel of the 16th.
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Washington
War Department
Emmett E. Lunsford
31St Infantry
Claremore
Okla
Luther Rahel
16Th Infantry
McAlester
Three Escaped Convicts Captured Near Hugo
Hugo Okla Aug 2 Three of the nine men who escaped from the Lamar county jail at Paris Texas on July 30 were captured late last night on a bridge over the Kiamichi river six miles east of Hugo by Sheriff Brown and deputies Bell and Cawthon. The trio Jess Smith Will Estes and Tom Saylors were taken without resistance. Five Negroes and one white man remain at large.
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Hugo
Okla
Lamar County
Paris
Texas
Kiamichi River
Sawyer
Here
Brown
Bell
Cawthon
Choctaw County
Oklahoma
Jess Smith
Will Estes
Tom Saylors
Twenty nine Courses for Immigrant Teachers Run in NYC Schools
The schools and colleges of New York City now conduct twenty nine courses for teachers of immigrants enhancing instruction and integration efforts in local classrooms.
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New York City
A. J. McFarlin Dies at 70 in City Home
A. J. McFarlin aged 70 died Thursday at 5 30 PM at his home 810 West 13th street. Funeral services are at 4 PM today from the family residence with Rev C C Morris and F E Teague officiating. Survived by wife three sons and one daughter. A pioneer resident long respected by the community he ran a lunch stand on Twelfth street behind the Masonic building.
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A. J. McFarlin
West 13Th Street
C. C. Morris
F. E. Teague
McFarlin
Twelfth Street
Masonic Building
Mrs J E York dies at Okmulgee residence
Word arrived Saturday afternoon of the death of Mrs. J E York mother of Mrs. Longley Fentem at the home of her daughter Mrs L B Norton in Okmulgee at noon Saturday. Mr and Mrs Fentem were at the bedside. She had visited Ada frequently and had many friends.
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J. E. York
Longley Fentem
L. B. Norton
Okmulgee
Martha Monger Dies at 30 in Family Home Near Rofs
Mrs. Martha Monger wife of E G Monger died at the family home two miles north of Rofs Saturday morning at 5 30 o clock. The deceased was 30 years old and is survived by her husband and five children.
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Martha Monger
E. G. Monger
Rofs
Henryetta Stumbles as Ada Sluggers Dominate
Ada Independent hammered Henryetta 14 runs to 2 Sunday afternoon at Henryetta. Ada built offense with fourteen hits and quick base running while Henryetta made six errors and managed thirteen hits in return. W MeeGee, Turk, Turnbull and Owens led Ada with multiple safeties including a homer by Owens.
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Ada
Henryetta
Kruger
W. McGee
Rutledge
Lee
Fain
McGee
Formby
Owens
Aca
Thompson
Page
R. Mee-Gee
Turk
Turnbull
Guthie
L. Waner
Guthrie
Waner
Ada High to Begin Football Practice August 18
Coach Raymond C. Cox will start Ada High football practice on August 18 returning from a short vacation. Only four players from last year are likely back Baker Stalcup Parkheart Norman with possible others returning. Seven games on schedule including three at home and a home Thanksgiving planned. team aims to field a strong eleven despite limited veteran players.
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Raymond C. Cox
Ada High School
Baker
Stalcup
Parkheart
Norman
Cox
Alaska agricultural college enrollment figures announced
A recent announcement lists the Alaska agricultural college and school of mines enrollment at 60 students. The breakdown shows 1 senior, 1 junior, 11 sophomores, 13 freshmen, 17 special students, and 17 short course miners.
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Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines
Indian Schools in Five Civilized Tribes Spend Half Million
Five Civilized Tribes spent 469 622.05 on education ending June 30, exclusive of nonreservation schools. Cherokee led public school enrolments with 7975. overall public school total 14963. Boarding schools enrolled 1210 with cost 235 502.55. Denominational and religious schools enrolled 389 with multiple named institutions.
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Muskoger
Five Civilized Tribes
H. C. Calhoun
Cherokee Orphan’ Training School
Eufaula and
Euchee
Creeks
Bloomfield Seminary
Chickasaw
Jones Male Academy
Tuskahoma Academy
Choctaw
Mekusukey
Seminole
Fulsom Training School
Methodist
Smithville
Bacone College
Baptist
Muskogee
Dwight
Mission
Presbyterian
Marble City
Sacred Heart
Catholic
Konawa
Tutheran Mission
Tutheran
Maks
Nuyaka Baptist Academy
Nuyaka
Lions Plan Improvements at Ada Glenwood Tourist Park
The Lions of Aca announced planned improvements to the Glenwood tourist park in Ada to attract auto tourists. W. L. Whitaker spoke on keeping the park well equipped to draw travelers, noting Ada’s campground potential. E O Davis of Stillwater Lions discussed club activities and his background in Pontotoc county. Clarinet solos by Eugene Ford and his sister Junita Ford entertained the gathering.
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Lions of
Aca
Glenwood
N. B. Stall
W. L. Whitaker
Sam A. McKeel
Ada
E. O. Davis
Stillwater
Sears Roebuck Acts in Local Court in Six Lawsuits
Sears Roebuck and Company filed six suits in district court Saturday through Justice H. J. Brown to recover a total of 477.45 from six defendants in contract and judgment matters. Individual claims ranged from 96.21 to 46.86, with interest on attorney fees included.
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Sears-Roebuck and Company
H. J. Brown
Mrs Ferguson Extends Lead in Texas Democratic Primary
Dallas August 4 Mrs Miriam Ferguson of Temple maintained second place behind El Lynch Davidson of Houston in the Texas Democratic primary returns. The Texas election bureau mid evenin reports show Robertson with 191663 Ferguson 144148 Lynch Davidson 138118 White Davidson 122323 and other totals including Barton 29222 Burkett 21417 Collins 24772 Dixon 4220 Pope 17069.
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Dallas
Texas
Miriam Ferguson
Temple
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Robertson
Ferguson
White Davidson
Barton
Burkett
Collins
Dixon
Pope
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