Land and Homes for Returned Soldiers Plan Debated
Washington reports outline federal aid for postwar veterans to acquire arid and swamp lands in the west and south. Secretary Lane urges legislation to reclaim land and provide soldiers a preferred allotment with long payment terms and government-backed financing.
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Congress
Lane
Department of the Interior
Middle West
House Public Lands Committee
Smith
Idaho
Florida
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Mississippi Delta
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
California
United States
Washington
Oregon
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Constipation Cure Ad Promises Bowels Active Health
An advertisement claims constipation leads to serious diseases and promotes HERBINE as a bowel cleanser to keep the digestive system in prime condition. The ad states Bart Smith sells the product at a price in cents.
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Bart Smith
France Raises Wheat 25 Percent More This Year
Paris reports France's wheat output at 50 million quintals or 183.5 million bushels, a 26 percent rise from last year, per Intransigeant news. The update notes stronger harvests amid favorable conditions across the country.
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France
Paris
Wilhelm and Charles in Full Agreement at Headquarters
Amsterdam reports the August 15 meeting of Emperor William and Emperor Charles showing the united German Austro Hungarian approach to political and military aims. Baron Burian and Field Marshal Arz von Straussenburg met with the rulers while receiving audiences with Brian and von Hindenburg, signaling close alliance coordination.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Brlin
Kaiser
Baron Burian
Arz
Emperor Charles
Marshal von Hindenburg
Emperor William
Arz von Straussenburg
Admiral von Hintze
Charles
Hall's Catarrhal Cure Promises Deafness Cure
An 19th century advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore normal function. It offers a $100 prize for any untreated case and lists circulars free, price 75 cents, from AY? & CO. Toledo, O.
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Hall
NEY & CO
Toledo
Eighty Percent War Profits Tax Proposed by House Ways and Means
Washington August 17 The House Ways and Means Committee agreed on an 8 percent exemption plus a 40 percent tax on excess profits between 8 and 20 percent and 60 percent on excess profits over 20 percent. They also endorsed an 80 percent flat tax option and set deductions by industry. Ninety percent of corporations would face war profits tax. the rest would fall under excess profits tax. Estimated revenue reaches about 3 billion dollars toward an 8 billion goal.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Governor Graham urged to resign in Vermont Republican push
In Burlington on August 17 the Republican State committee adopted resolutions urging Governor Horace Graham to resign. They cited discrepancies totaling about $20,000 found in his accounts from his prior tenure as state auditor.
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VERM
Burlington
Horace Graham
Republican State Committee
Eighty American divisions planned for 1918 19 war end
General March told the House Military Committee that eighty divisions of American troops of 46 000 men each should bring the war to a successful conclusion in 1919. He said the War Department plans to have eighty divisions in France by June and that all men in class 1 aged eighteen to forty five must be called early next spring to train and reach France in time, with ample shipping expected to support the effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
House Military Committee
War Department
France
Senate ready for draft bill in manpower measure
In Washington on August 19 the Associated Press reports the Senate will begin consideration of the new administration manpower bill extending draft ages next Thursday. With a quorum today the Senate recessed from the vacation period until August 24, clearing the way to take up the bill without delay.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Red Cross Shaving Lotion Promises Youthful Look
Advert reads that a thousand gaze at your face while few notice feet and urges spending on shoes. promotes Red Cross shaving lotion as an after shave luxury making faces look young and keeping them in the pink, sold by Bart Smith along with other Red Cross toilet articles.
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RED Cross
Bart Smith
LW W Conspirators Given Long Terms
Chicago August 19 One hundred I W W members were found guilty of conspiracy to disrupt the nations war program with a maximum penalty of twenty seven years and a $10000 fine each. William D Haywood among the defendants faced the same sentence. The judge withdrew the fifth count and the case closed after 138 days with the defense choosing to forgo a closing statement.
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Chicago
Ill
Industrial Workers of the World
William D. Haywood
K. M. Landis
Frank K. Nebeker
Georg F. Vandeveer
Defense
German helmet received at Ada displayed at News
A World War II era German helmet sent by Hobson J. Cloer Jr from France arrived by mail to Miss Myrtle Cloer in Ada. Dent marks and a bullet hole suggest the original wearer was shot. The helmet weighs three pounds and cost thirty six cents postage. It will be shown at the Commercial hotel then at the News office Tuesday.
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Myrtle Cloer
Hobson J. Cloer
France
Commercial Hotel
BOROZONE Antiseptic Promoted for Wounds and Burns
Surgeons stress first treatment with an efficient antiseptic to prevent infection. BOROZONE is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Available in multiple sizes from Bart Smith at 25c to $1.50.
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Bart Smith
German Allies Denied Twenty Divisions By Ludendorff
Geneva reports that Ludendorff demanded twenty divisions from Germany's allies during the Marne retreat. Austria-Hungary refused, but after threats Vienna sent two divisions to the western front, leading to the Austro-Swiss frontier closure.
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Geneva
Germany
Ludendorff
Marne
Demokrat
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
East Central State Normal to possibly start SA T C program
President J M Gordon plans a Students Army Training Corps unit at East Central State Normal this fall. War Department reports and field meetings follow, with training at Fort Sheridan and possible assignment to various army or staff roles. Uniforms, equipment, and potential service options are outlined for participating students.
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J. M. Gordon
Army Training Corps
East Central State Normal
War Department
The
Normal
Fort Sheridan
Ill
United States
Selective Service
Adjutant General
Committee On Education and Special Training
Infantry
Artillery
Ordnance Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Army
Navy
Gordon
Oklahoma City
College and Normal School
Oklahoma
East Central District
Washington
R. L. Kelly
East Central Normal
Students
United States Army
Spain to seize German ships in retaliation in Spain
London reporting Spain will compensate itself for future outrages by confiscating a correspondent tonnage from German shipping in Spanish ports. About ninety German steamers are voluntarily interned in Spain as per a Times dispatch from Santander.
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London
Spain
Germany
The
Times
Santander
Murray farewell statement ends political career in Oklahoma
W A Murray announces defeat in Oklahoma governor race on August 15 1918 at Tishomingo He thanks supporters and explains he retires from political campaigns to rebuild his fortune He reflects on his 34 years of service and the war era context insisting the loss is not his but his country’s and pledges future concern for the state to all friends and foes
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Tishomingo
Oklah
Oklahoma
Congress
Rome
Wm. H. Murray
Wounded Marine Boy’s First Thought Is Mother
Paris August 17 tell Mother are the first words of wounded U S Marines brought to hospitals after the Marne battle. One marine, a boy, said he had wandered six years and hoped his mother would be told he had made good.
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Paris
U. S
Marne
Wisconsin officials sentenced for espionage act violations
Wisconsin dispatch reports former assistant secretary of state Louis B. Nagler received thirty months in Fort Leavenworth federal penitentiary for espionage act violations. County Judge J. M. Becker of Monroe was sentenced to three years at Fort Leavenworth for the same offense.
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Wisconsin
Leavenworth
Madison
Wis
Louis B. Nagler
Fort Leavenworth
Nagler
J. M. Becker
Monroe
Medical Doctor Office Details in City Listings
Co L OBR M D Res 122 N Miss Ave Phone 786. Office over First Nat Bank Phone 71.
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F. R. Laird
First National Bank
Ada
Okla
Faust and Lewis Physicians and Surgeons Office and Faust Hospital
Doctors W D Faust and M L Lewis operate as physicians and surgeons with offices above Sur prise Store and Faust Hospital nearby. Office and residence contact numbers are listed as 80 and 81 with Fa ul t and Lewis stated as practitioners.
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W. D. Faust
M. L. Lewis
DRS
Faust & Lewis Physicians and Surgeons
Faust Hospital
Democratic nominees listed for state senate and district judge
The Democratic slate includes Luther Harrison as State Senator candidate and J. W. Bolen as District Judge nominee.
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Luther Harrison
J. W. Bolen
Pittsburgh Lightweight Knocks German Lieutenant in France
In Paris on August 16 Terry Murphy of the Pittsburgh lightweight fought through bayonet conditions and used the butt of his gun to finish a German, then knocked another lieutenant unconscious with a punch when the German drew. Murphy, in France with volunteers from his regiment, fought near Chateau Thierry with the French sector.
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Associated Press
Paris
Terry Murphy
Pittsburgh
Terry
France
Chateau Thierry
Concrete boat built in Seal Cove near Prince Rupert
A Canadian shipyard at Seal Cove near Prince Rupert B C is constructing a small concrete gas engine launch, the first of its kind in northern waters. Builders plan to expand to larger vessels for use by Canadian and Alaskan fishermen in the North Pacific.
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North Pacific
Seal Cove
Prince Rupert
B. C
War Savings Stamp Pledge Urged As Binding Duty
A strong call urges citizens to fulfill their pledge by purchasing War Savings Stamps, underscoring the binding nature of the commitment and the need to support the war effort through timely investments.
Want Ad Urges Readers to Secure Services
A brief want ad invites readers to obtain needed services through the local classifieds. It highlights quick access and emphasizes convenience for those seeking assistance or products offered by area providers.
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A. L. Scott Lumber Company
W. A. Murray
Professional Cares
L. M. Overton
Fitshagh, Oklahoma
C. A. Thomas
Abram C. Chaney Wyer
Rollow Bldg
Ada, Okla
Wayne Wadlington
D. W. Swaffar
Bob Pyuncaais
Nick Heard
A. R. Sugg
Milton Garner
John Ward
Orel Busby
Crawford W. H. Ebey
A. Floyd
W. H. Brumley
J. I. Laughlin
Henry F. Bibb
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