Oversubscribed Liberty Loan Certificates Report
The five billion dollars of certificates subscriptions closed two days ago oversubscribed by eighty four point seven five million, per an Associated Press statement. Outstanding in anticipation of the fourth liberty loan totals about two billion one hundred eighty three million. A testimonial notes Chamberlain's Liniment and damp flannel bound on a painful back can be effective and cheaper than a plaster.
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Associated Press
Washigton
Chamberlain
Landmarks in Old Tombstone Arizona
The Bird Cage opera house Can Can restaurant Red Light saloon and Tucson stage office remain relics of Tombstone s mining glory now decayed with bats occupying the buildings. Ed Schefflein founder of Tombstone is honored by a boulder monument marking his gold strike and town name origin.
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Old NA Town
Arizo
Associated Press
Tombstone
Ariz
Tucson
Arizona
San Francisco
Opera House
Bird Cage
Ed Schefflein
Schefflein
Panhandle
Scheclein
Huachuca Mountains
Germany Backs Conference for Prisoner Exchange
London reported that the German government replied favorably to the American invitation to convene a conference to arrange the exchange of military and civilian prisoners. The Amsterdam Exchange Telegraph quote cited a Berlin dispatch.
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Germany
London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Revolt Against Bolsheviki Reported in Turkestan
Basel dispatch notes a revolt against the bolsheviki government in Turkestan, with details received from briefings via Dubratte sources dated today. The report emphasizes unrest and potential shifts in control within the region.
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Bolsheviki
Basel
Switzerland
Bolshviki
Turkestan
Dubratte
Auto Owners Tax Plan Moves Through House Panel
Washington August 1 The house ways and means committee agreed on an 8 billion revenue bill introducing an excise tax on auto use based on original car price with 10 and 60 brackets plus a 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax and a $5 annual motorcycle tax. Manufacturers face a 10 percent gross sales tax. Alignment suggests owners will bear most costs as prices rise. War profits scrutiny followed with talk of targeting large corporations unlikely taxed under existing excess profits rules.
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Washingtonn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Carlton Weaver Heads to Front in War Service
Wilburton Oklahoma August 5 Carlton Weaver editor of the Latimer County News Democrat resigns as county food administrator and secretary of the council of defense to join the American army. At 36 he views service as a duty for men 31 to 41 and plans to enlist as an ambulance driver or infantry. He will leave his post with the paper for the duration of the war or employ a replacement.
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Wilburton
Okla
Carlton Weaver
Latimer County News-Democrat
Council of Defense
Weaver
To Improve Your Digestion
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa reports long standing digestion problems eased after trying Chamberlain's Tablets. She credits the remedy with full relief following a year of ineffective efforts and a successful course of treatment.
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Chamberlain
Blanche Bowers
Indiana
Ferguson hints at contest over women voters in Texas
Temple Texas August 1 James E Ferguson in a 700 word Forum article claims he won the male vote in the recent Texas primary and implies he will challenge the result over the influence of women voters. He says he will outline his plans in the next issue.
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Temple
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Forum
Ada and nearby residents listed in mystery notice
A partial roster lists individuals with ages and hometowns including Kansas City Ada Stratford Crockett Tex Coalgate and Francis among others. Names include L W Nichols Pauline J Hardage Charley Richey Jewel Leonright J R Bingham Rena Mayers Dave Burt Sarah E Calhoun Charlie Howard Grace Noble J L Tippitt and R E Ab bott.
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L. W. Nichols
Kansas City
Pauline J. Hardage
Ada Charley Richey
Stratford
Jewel Leonright
J. R. Bingham
Ada
Rena Mayers
Dave Burt
Crockett
Tex
Sarah E. Calhoun
Coalgate
Charlie Howard
Francis
Grace Noble
J. L. Tippitt
R. E. Abbott
Order for Sale of Ward Real Estate in Pontotoc County
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court guardianship of Glenn Clark a minor. Guardian Minnie B Clark petitions for sale of ward s real estate for stated reasons. Hearing set September 5 1918 at 10 a m all next of kin and interested persons must appear to show cause why an order should not be granted. A copy of the order to be published in Pontotoc County newspapers for two successive weeks. Dated July 24 1918.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Glenn Clark
Minnie B. Clark
Ward
Oklahoma
Orel Busby
Onnee
Fourth Liberty Loan campaign set for three weeks
Secretary McAdoo announced a three week campaign for the fourth Liberty Loan from September to October 19. The loan likely totals 6 billion dollars at 4 1/4 percent interest with a possible certificates of indebtedness option redeemable next June. President Wilson may speak if invited while officials plan a farmer oriented final appeal.
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McAdoo
Senics
Treasury
Wilson
Sugar sales rules announced for Ada County
Ada County Food Administrator J. J. Holden outlines August sugar rationing with reduced allowances from three to two pounds per person per month for retail dealers and two pounds to city trade five pounds to country trade. Retailers may profit one cent per pound and must keep weekly sale records to County Administrator.
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Ada
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
J. J. Holden
State council defense warns on tick law repeal push
Oklahoma voters in McIntosh and other eastern counties back politicians who promise to repeal the tick eradication act. The state council of defense, at its July 27 meeting, directed county councils to support federal and state agents in dip and tick work, a key food conservation measure. Over 1,000,000 head of cattle in 28 eastern and southern counties were dipped and inspected in July by agriculture agents.
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Oklahoma City Times
State Council of Defense
State Council
County Councils of Defense
State Board of Agriculture
N. A. Lingenfelter
McIntosh
Board of Agriculture
Lingenfelter
Red Cross Flowering Effort Sends 100 Garments This Week
This week at headquarters all departments report strong progress with over 100 garments produced in the sewing room. Knitted items shipped on the Ist include 190 socks 90 sweaters and 45 helmets. The note mentions possible yarn delays but a good stock aided progress and a pair of socks found on the stret can be claimed at Red Cross headquarters. Mrs Malcomb Smith appointed chair of surgical dressings seeks more workers as demand rises while work rooms close Saturday until further notice.
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Red Cross
Malcomb Smith
Orville Snead
Sec’y
Odd Desk Piece From Cow Hoof Artistry
Mack Rinehart of West Fourth Street presented the News with a paper weight and pin cushion combined built on a cow hoof. He is an artist with cow hoofs, having a cane made from the material that required more than two hundred hours to craft. It is very attractive and presents a coloring that is un-
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Mack Rinehart
West Fourth Street
Mr. Rinehart
Schools Praised by Prominent Educator
Dr. Daniel Chase, state inspector and Columbia lecturer, lauds Oklahoma rural schools saying the state has the most progressive rural policy in America and endorses A Guide to Better Schools as the best handbook for rural teachers.
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Daniel Chase
Newark
Columbia University
Oklahoma
America
Oklahoma State Department of Education
War Era News Briefs From Around the World
London calls for a nationwide salvage drive collecting hard nut shells and fruitstones for war needs while the United States eyes a Commercial congress in Montevideo to boost hemispheric trade. Reports note German subs near Virginia and Nova Scotia as flourless bread experiments unfold in Berlin. Denver holds a locally donated Bohemian poison ring with a history of deadly use, valued at 1000. In Goldsboro a father testifies to thirty five children, many in military service, including five sons in France and eight in U.S. camps.
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Associated Press
London
National Salvage Council
Washington
United States
Montevideo
Uruguay
O. B. Jennings
Virginia Coast
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
J. E. Zahn
Goldsboro
N. C
John Ward
Ward
France
Bart Smith Sells BAL LARD SNOW LINIMENT For Wounds
Cotton cloth net application promises quick healing for wounds cuts burns sores and blisters. Advertises BAL LARD SNOW LINIMENT with price options 25c 65c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
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Bart Smith
PRICE OF SUGAR MAY BE RAISED
New York Aug 1 An increase to the consumer of one cent a pound in the price of sugar is indicated in a statement by George M Rolph chairman of the international sugar committee after a conference with Cuban and United States representatives. The Cuban government set forth conditions tending to raise 1919 production costs. Refinery prices to wholesalers for granulated sugar are 7 1 2 cents a pound. Wholesaler charges retailers 8 1 2 cents and the consumer pays 10 cents under the federal food administration.
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New York
George M. Rolph
International Sugar Committee
United States
Washington
Federal Food Administration
Allies Gain Aerial Control On Western Front
British, French, and American airmen press the Allied advantage as German High Command expresses unease over rising air superiority. German reports exaggerate to mock the situation while Allied pilots relish declarations of dominance and frequent German losses over their own territory.
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France
Associated Press
Trade slips in 1918 foreign commerce totals
Washington reports American foreign trade fell slightly in fiscal 1918 to 8.874 billion dollars from 8.949 billion in 1917. Imports rose to 2.945 billion, exports dropped to 5.928 billion, and the year showed declines in gold and overall June figures compared with May and April. Silver imports rose to 70 million while exports increased to 139 million.
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Oklahoma National Guard Officers Are Commissioned
Sam Morley warden of the penitentiary was commissioned by Adjutant General Gipson as Colonel of the Third Oklahoma Regiment, National Guard. Charles McPharen of Durant became Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Regiment. Morley had previously been commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Regiment. J B Thornburn was named Captain of the Third Regiment supply company. Brigadier General status for Colonel Harry Pentecost is anticipated pending War Department approval.
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Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma City
Okla
Sam Morley
Gipson
Oklahoma Regiment
National Guard
Charles McPharen
Durant
Morley
J. B. Thornburn
Harry Pentecost
War Department
Rexall Chill Breaker Ad Promises Quick Relief
An Ada Rexall store advertisement touts Rexall Chill Breaker for fevers chills and malaise with a money back guarantee if no benefit. The copy emphasizes guaranteed results and substitutes avoidance.
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Rexall
Gwin Mays Drug CO
Ada
U S War Expense Billions Monthly
Washington reports show American war expenses about 1.5 billion dollars monthly, including loans to allies, versus Britain around 1 billion. The U S war debt stands just under 12 billion dollars.
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U. S
Washington
America
Great Britain
Treasury
United States
United War
Dean Returns From Texas River Run
Dean traveled back Sunday after a trek to Red River and Lamar counties in Texas. He described the region as very dry with conditions noted during the journey.
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Dean
Red River
Lamar Counties
Texas
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Texas’ Electric Railway
Ferguson
C. F. Green
Guardian
J. A. Cox
RED Cross Notes
R. P. Chrisman
Paducah
James E. Webb
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Farmers State Bank
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