Pontotoc County Volunteers Lead War Bond Drive
The Pontotoc County Council and local leaders praise Mr. Norris for guiding defense and Red Cross efforts. J M Wintersmith steps down as temporary chairman. new leadership will rise as Ada residents back ongoing campaigns. The piece then outlines three Liberty Loan campaigns, their dates, totals, oversubscriptions, and national impact, highlighting broad citizen participation, rural support, and patriotic motivation behind the bond drives.
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Norris
Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Red Cross
Council of Defense
Defense Organization
J. M. Wintersmith
United States
Ada
Pontotoc County
Mr. Norris
Murray Extends Lead In Pontotoc Primary Race
W H Murray gains a margin over Robertson in the Pontotoc county primary four years after Robertson led by 612 votes. Murray sits a little over 100 votes ahead, indicating continued local support. Hindenburg claims retreat fits a larger campaign plan and not his own. His Paris dinner scheduled for April 1 is postponed.
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W. H. Murray
Pontotoc County
Robertson
Murray
Hindenbburg
Foch
Paris
Administration proposes five million man army for swift war end
The plan advocates deploying 5,000,000 soldiers to overwhelm foes by sheer numbers. Proponents argue this would shorten the conflict and reduce suffering, asserting it is the best available policy to end the war quickly.
Allied breakthrough slowed by stubborn German resistance
The offensive faced tougher German opposition and transport problems but Allied troops pressed on and disrupted German plans. Amiens Paris and channel ports are now safe and the enemy has relinquished much of the early gains after American forces arrived in strength.
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Amiens
Paris
Channel
Foch launches renewed Amiens offensive with strong force
The text notes Foch now has sufficient troops for an effective strike along the Amiens front. It predicts the Germans will be pushed from gains of their spring drive and that the offensive will place the Allies to press toward ending the war next year.
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Foch
Amiens
Printer's ink proves powerful in Pontotoc county race
M. L. Chambers, new to Ada and little known in the county, used extensive newspaper space and printed matter to reach voters. Though not elected, his strong showing demonstrates how effective printer's ink can be for gaining public attention.
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Pontotoc
M. L. Chambers
Ada
A Lesson From Gulliver in Wartime Unity
A reflective piece contrasts Gulliver’s Lilliputians with present-day war, urging readers to forego personal squabbles as the world fights the Hun. It stresses the boys at the front face a stupendous task requiring unity, with personal grievances set aside until the war effort is secure.
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Gulliver
Mr. Gulliver
Lenine and Trot sky leaders flee capital in Russia
Report that Lenine and Trot sky, leaders of the Russian bolshevi ks, have fled the capital could signal a radical change. The people, tired of German agents tyranny and anarchy, may see a return to sanity and a check to German aims in the East, possibly enabling Russia to resist conquest and move toward liberty and democracy.
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Lenine
Trotsky
Russia
Resignation of Norris as County Defense Chair
The Pontotoc County Council of Defense regrets the retirement of P A Norris as Chairman. While others can lead, the council acknowledges its dependence on his personal effort and notes the organization is closely tied to his work and passion.
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Norris
P. A. Norris
County Council of Defense
Pontotoc County Council of Defense
Not Too Optimistic On WWI Outlook From Foch Victory Hopes
The article urges cautious optimism about Allied advances under General Foch in World War I. It praises Anglo American and Italian troops, notes the enemy retreat, warns against overconfidence, and contends the war will continue until Hindenburg forces are decisively weakened, citing civil war lessons and the need for sustained effort.
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Foch
Hindenburg
Ukrainians avenge peace treaty with grim reprisals
Report claims Ukrainian peasants, after Ukraine signed a peace treaty, learned the true nature of German forces and torture to death and bury alive German soldiers they capture. Observers call it reaping what one sows and a dose of their own medicine.
Draft age to be extended when Congress reconvenes
The text asserts that lawmakers will raise the draft age as soon as Congress begins again, urging older men to prepare to join the service and abandon comfortable civilian life. The tone is confident, portraying a broad call to action among older volunteers.
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Congress
Liberty Loans Bond Details From World War Era
The article notes the United States entry into the war and outlines Liberty Loan details including the May announcements, a $2 billion issue, 3.5 percent interest, and 16 to 30 year bonds with a conversion privilege. It references dates around May and a nearly unanimous passage.
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Aes
Sateen Cas
Army
Navy
McAdoo
United States
Europe
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Estate of Doyle Anderson
Guardian H A Glance advertises a court confirmed public sale of 220 acres of real estate in Johnston and Pontotoc Counties Oklahoma. The sale is scheduled for September 2 1918 at 1 30 PM at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse front door with cash in hand upon Court confirmation and deed delivery.
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Doyle
County of Garvin
State of
Oklahoma
Doyle Anderson
Ada
Pontotoc County
Johnston
Pontotoc
Towit
H. A. Glance
Guardian
Summers Chapel Crop Notes Highlight Dry Season
Sickness in the family delayed news from Summers Chapel. The area remains very dry and hot with cotton short, likely to fetch a good price. Feed will be scarce next spring as pew crop harvests are depleted. Last year produced nothing and this year mirrors that, pinching farming prospects for next season. Grandpa Smith returned home after a ten day visit to daughter Mrs Staats. Dr and Mrs 8 L Burns left today for a two month Arkansas trip, returning late September.
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Grandpa Smith
Staats
Oklahoma names among casualties in August list
The August 9 casualty lists report killed in action and wounded in action across Army and Marine units. Notable Oklahoma individuals named include Privates Clyde J. Foster Leo Harless Homer V. Vanmeter Henry Zemp and Corporal Stanley Elliott among others. The Marine list notes Private William N. Huff of Ponca City died of wounds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clyde J. Foster
Kildare
Henry Zemp
Morrison
Harless
Earlsboro
Lewis G. Heinz
Rosston
Homer V. Vanmeter
Maude
Thomas J. Hendrix
Church
Walter C. Adams
Shelby W. Ely
Foss
Clyde E. Pickering
Alva
Clyde
William N. Huff
Ponca City
Army Casualty List Aug 10 Adds Names From Oklahoma
Washington August 10 Today's army casualty list shows killed in action and other statuses. Names include Corporal Roy C Caperton Ravia Oklahoma and Cook Boyd W Allison Kingfisher Oklahoma missing in action. Also list Irvin Kimbro Homer Ora Robbins Putnam Thomas G Ewin Blanco James E Hearne Ned Tolle Wakita and Herbert Wilson Sallisaw among killed in action and wounded. The marine corps casualty list follows.
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Washington
Army
Tasee
Roy C. Caperton
Ravia
Okla
Cook Boyd W. Allison
Kingfisher
Irvin Kimbro
Homer
Ora Robbins Putnam
Thomas G. Ewin
Blanco
James E. Hearne
Cushing
Ned Tolle
Wakita
Herbert Wilson
Sallisaw
Army casualty list adds 305 names across action and disease
Washington August 12 roster shows 57 killed in action 10 died of wounds 2 died of disease 4 died in accident and other causes 67 wounded severely 158 missing in action and wounded degree undetermined. Private John E Noble Lookebah Oklahoma is listed among wounded degree undetermined.
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Washington
John E. Noble
Lookebah
Oklahoma
Army Casualty List Washington August 13
Army casualty list from Washington reports 14 killed in action and 3 died of wounds. Also noted 1 died of accident or other causes, 52 wounded severely, 19 missing in action, with other statuses undetermined.
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Washington
Marines and Army Casualties Reported Across The War
Washington August 14 reports list 69 killed in action 21 died of wounds 10 died of disease and 1 death from accidents among others Private Lacie S Woodward Mul drow Oklahoma listed killed in action Private Morris W Gray Texola Oklahoma died of wounds Marine casualty list released Washington August 14 shows Killed in action wounded missing in action and active status Paris August 14 artillery active during the night on sectors between Avre and the Rat per today s official statement
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Washington
Lacie S. Woodward
Muldrow
Oklahoma
Morris W. Gray
Texola
Marine
Mar Corps
Paris
Avre
Rat
Notice of Sale of Oil and Gas Lease in Pontotoc County
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a guardian under order of the County Court will offer for sale an oil and gas lease on August 22 1918 at 10 a.m. The lands include the south half of Lot 3 and two acres across the north side of Lot 4 Section 3 Township 5 North Range 8 East totaling 10 acres. Terms require a minimum bonus of 1.00 and a well started within 60 days within 150 feet of the land, without unnecessary delay to the alien.
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State OF Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
Towit
Let o Want Ad get it for you
A brief classified item noting a local want ad service, inviting readers to use the ad column to place requests or find wanted goods and services. The snippet emphasizes convenience and local reach for shoppers and sellers.
Food Ration Restrictions Detailed for Citizens
The article lists wartime limits on meat bread sugar flour pastry and cakes coal gas and electricity for households. It specifies weekly meat bans on Wednesday Thursday and Friday and caps on Tuesday purchases. It also outlines age based bread allowances and special provisions for laborers and the elderly.
Real Estate Transfers Across Ada and Stonewall Areas
Deeds transferring parcels with prices listed from $125 to $1300 include James C Carter to Robert Sample for 333.84 dated 11 15, J P Farrar to J H Williams for 175 in Stonewall lots, John A Motes to L C Webb for 160, Caldwell A A to J A Motes for 308, L C Webb to Ralph Swatzell for 150, Geo W Armstrong to Beulah Boxley for 275 dated 5 1 5, R E Williams et al to C D Price for 1300 Lot 14 Elo 128 Ada, Jancy Carney et al to B C King for 800 dated 7 4 7, R E Brians et al to H A Green for 1250 Lot 313 Block 128 Ada, E P Goodman to Maussey Baker for 500 Lots 3 4 Blk 41 Allen.
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James C. Carter
Robert Sample
J. P. Farrar
J. H. Williams
Stonewall
John A. Motes
L. C. Webb
College
Allen
Caldwell
A. A
J. A. Motes
Ralph Swatzell
Geo. W. Armstrong
Beulah Boxley
R. E. Williams
C. D. Price
Ada
Jancy Carney
B. C. King
R. E. Brians
H. A. Green
E. P. Goodman
Maussey Baker
South American Athletics Formed After Olympiad
Washington reports the formation of the Athletic Federation of South America with headquarters in Santiago Chile. Leopoldo Falconi and Carlos Fanta of Santiago named president and secretary respectively. Next Olympiad set for Montevideo in April 1919. Marathon title went to Juan Jorquera of Chile in 2 23 5, a record. Jorquera received nationwide ovation on return.
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Washington
Buenos Aires
Athletic Federation of
South America
Santiago
Chile
Leopoldo Falconi
Carlos Fanta
Montevideo
Uruguay
Argentina
Juan Jorquera
Jorquera
Republic
Egypt native interpreter writes to chief in broken English
A New York Sun item mocks English as she is spoke from Egypt where a native interpreter who overstayed his leave writes a letter to his superior claiming his wife has been taken. He ends with God and annoyance, illustrating linguistic errors.
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Egypt
New York Sun
Americans Learn the War Library Effort Worldwide
A sweeping report details Library War Service achievements during World War I. It lists 212 libraries in service, 1,323 YMCAs and similar huts, 2,100,000 gift books, and 3,896,054 books collected, with distributions to large and small camps, naval bases, hospitals, and overseas shipments. Endorsed by Vice Admiral Sims and General Pershing, the effort funds reach through army and navy, including prisoners of war services, with ongoing costs projected at 150,000 monthly.
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Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Germany
Library Service
Switzerland
Library War Service
Navy
Army
Library Association
The
Sims
Pershing
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Miles C. Grigsby
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W. C. Duncan
Her
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Luther Harrison
J. W. Bolen
Wayne Wadlington
D. W. Swaffar
Bob Nunca
Nick Heard
A. R. 8Sugg
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Center
Chism
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