Ligon remembered as Ada pioneer and civic leader
Otis B Weaver writes a reverent tribute to Dr. Ligon praising his loyalty, leadership, and public service in Ada Pontotoc County. He recalls Ligon's early efforts to enforce law, his role in crime reduction, and his vision for education including a normal college on the heights. Weaver notes Ligon’s impact on the community and mourns his passing alongside Furman family loss.
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Ada
Ligon
Pontotec County
Chickasaw
Tom Fuller
Paschora
College
Whrile
Oklahoma City
Dr. Ligon
Mississippi
Ku Klux
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Normal College
Mississippi Avenue
Sunrise Addition
Judge Furman
Swamp Campbell
Matt Walsh
Gus Bobbitt
Furman
Otis
B Weaver
Bolsheviki Leaders Declare War on United States
The report claims Bolshevik leaders have declared war on the United States and allege they have been paid by the German government. The piece accuses them of betraying their country for gold while posing as democracy champions, and notes their waning power will limit further trouble.
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United States
Harken to the Call War Savings Stamps Appeal
A 1918 style plea urges Oklahoma residents to support the war effort by buying War Savings Stamps. The notice emphasizes home front sacrifice, redeeming pledges, and buying stamps even without a signed pledge to avoid government delinquency notices. It frames purchase as a money sacrifice equal to the troops’ in trenches.
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Uncle Sam
Oklahoma
Editor Returns to Desk after Illness and Vows Vengeance
After a week laid up the editor resumes part time duties. He accuses Luther Harrison of the Star-Democrat of a plan to ruin a rival by ostentatious generosity and hints at taking the matter to the State Press Association. The piece uses comic hyperbole about persimmons and a dynamite cigar.
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Luther Harrison
The
Star-Democrat
Harrison
State Press Association
We Ve With You Marshal Foch We Ve With You
A patriotic call from Gulf Coast Lumberman salutes Marshal Foch and American soldiers. It proclaims unwavering support, urging vast allied aid and sacrifice to defeat the enemy and drive the Hun across the Rhine. Strong national and Allied figures are named, including America and France, with a tone of rallying resolve.
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Gulf Coast Lumberman
Marshal Foch
Rhine
America
France
We’re With You Marshal Foch Message to Allied Drive
A wartime rallying cry urges Marshal Foch to unleash Allied arms against the Kaiser and his cohorts. It promises a rout from Rheims to Soissons and proclaims American resolve, urging bold action to crush German defenses and bring swift, joyful victory.
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Kaiser
Hell
Marshal Foch
America
Paris
Rheims
Soissons
Berlin
Wise Texans Editors Rise to Power in Texas
The Italy Texas News Herald notes editors attaining prominent roles in Texas government including governor acting lieutenant governor comptroller and nominees for lieutenant governor. It praises newspaper men in state offices and urges Oklahoma to follow Texas example for governance.
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Texas
Senate
House
Italy
Oklahoma
The World Conquerer and a World Empire Dream
Ardmoreite recalls a 25 year old boast by Wilhelm about a world empire while noting today’s grim outcome. The piece contrasts his grand ambition with the fate of five historic rulers who pursued similar dreams.
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Alexander
Julius Caesar
Theodoric II
Napoleon
Fréderick the Great
Wilhelm
Ardmoreite
Real men in Congress to win the war, not party fights
The Hughes County Tribune argues that the main aim is loyal service in Congress to support a victorious war effort. Party affiliation matters little. the single issue is winning the war quickly and effectively through dedicated study and effort by all lawmakers.
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Congress
Hughes County Tribune
Battle on the Plains of Picardy May Shape World War I
The described clash on the Picardy plains could become the largest battle in history. If retreat occurs it signals Haig’s foe has been matched, while standing may bring unprecedented slaughter. World attention and many mothers pray for the Hun to pay humanity’s due.
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Picardy
Haig
No-rain maize thrives after twice-sown planting
The report notes maize that has never been rained on, planted two days after the last shower and standing strong for seven weeks. An exchange comments that 46 is the prevailing age of men in the town, surprising in number.
McAlister Advises Sowing More Wheat
In a stark warning from N. T. McAlister of Frisco Lines, he cites Oklahoma’s dry, short crop with four fifths failed corn and half hay. He urges farmers to plant pasture wheat or rye for livestock, hope for bread, and release 5,000,000 bushels of commercial wheat for soldiers and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Northwest
N. T. McAlister
Frisco
Tribute to a Pioneer Dr M W Ligon Shawnee Leader
Twenty years ago Dr. M W Ligon located in Shawnee and joined Dr A N Willy. Ligon and Willy became leading physicians and Ligon was elected official physician of Shawnee. His family included a noble wife and cherished children, with relatives in Shawnee. In 1900 he joined H G Beard and others in Ada town site ventures and helped recruit a group of men from several states to build a new community.
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M. W. Ligon
Shawnee
A. N. Willy
Unclear Quote Sparks Debate Over Invitations and Melon
A fragment discusses misreading a statement about being knocked out by a watermoon and not closing to invitations when a big melon is cut. The context hints at misinterpretation and ongoing openness to social invitations.
County Demonstrator Reports Better Corn Yields Amid Harvest
County Demonstrator Hill says multiple farmers have begun gathering corn and report yields much higher than initial expectations. The observations cover maize and other crops as harvest continues across the region.
Real estate transfers reported by Ade Title and Trust Co
Deeds list numerous transfers with prices from 235 to 4000 dollars. Properties include It 8 pt 9 blk 12 Daggs add Ada and It 9 pt 10 ble 24 Daggs add. Transactions involve K C Parks, Minnie G Hope, Elizabeth A Smith, W O Blackwell, J R Beaty Son, D M Braden, First Nat Bank Allen, A Wormington, Nowabbi James, O A Simmons, Dewey Lyncy, F L Odom, Narcissa Jefferson, Thos Harris, W E Dixon, R P Ford, Willie Bell Fields and others across blocks and sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Parks
W. S. Smith
Minnie G. Hope
S. O. Harris
Elizabeth A. Smith
J. H. Tipton
W. O. Blackwell
J. R. Batsy
Stonewall
W. O. Blackwelll
J. R. Beaty & Son
D. M. Braden
Nat’l, Bank
Allen
G. C. Carroll
A. Wormington
Nowabbi James
O. A. Simmons
Et al
Dewey Lyncy
F. L. Odom
Narcissa Jefferson
Thos
L. Harriss
W. E. Dixon
R. P. Ford
Ford
Willie Bell Fields
New Registrants of Pontotog County
List of young men who have come of age since June 21 and registered on Saturday across Pontotog County. Names include Sweeney, Bryan Boatright, Ashburn, Snow, Knight, Statler, Riley Sharp, Correll, Rushing, McElhany, Robison, Garrett, Smith, Reeves, Milligan, Diaz, Thompson, Hale Small, Weems, Edmon Kifer, Deaton, Jeter, Saxton, Matthews, Thompson, Cheat, Williams, Henson, Vincent, King, Hilton, Kitchens, Farshee, Robins, Keeling, Roundtree, Pogue, Wagner, Lowery, Boyd, Clark, Kee, Felton, Simpson, Easley, Byrd, Rhodes, Lunsford, McDaniel, Stell Alexander, Wright, Blackburn, McGee, Hamilton, Keltner, Fisher, Boggan, Adkins, Marshall, Dean.
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Evert Ashburn
Stonewall
Festus C. Snow
Sasakwa
Thomas Knight
William Bryan Statler
Ada
James Riley Sharp
Luther J. Correll
Geo
David Rushing
Verner McElhany
Oscar Robison
Edwin Harold Garrett
Stone
Samuel Age Smith
Franks Irvin Monroe Reeves
Simon James Milligan
Rebee
Andrez Diaz
Tyrola
Clarence Edwin Thompson
Allen James Hale Small
Allen Pryan
William Weems
Allen Roy Edmon Kifer
Lula
Clelan Deaton
Ada Beatrice Jeter
Ada Mike Saxton
Prosperity
Fred Lee Matthews
Francis Victor
Herbert Thompson
Les
Hansas
John Sanford Cheat
Ada Lloyd Wesley Williams
Harry Walter Henson
Francis Hillery
L. Vincent
Fitzhugh
James Sadle King
Elbert Monroe Hilton
Oakman
George Washington Kitchens
Iewall
Lether Farshee
Allen Frank Robins
Center Tom Keeling
Ada Edgar R. Roundtree
Roff
Eddie Pogue
Oklahoma City
Allen Wagner
Stratford James Franklin Lowery
Anthony Wayne Felton
Frank F. M. Simpson
James Orval Eldridge Easley
Franks
Ben Byrd
Frisco
William Braden Rhodes
Rolf Walter Lunsford
Clarence McDaniel
Oliver Stell Alexander
Frank Wright
Olney Blackburn
Volney Blackburn
Ada Billy Perry McGee
Ada Jeff Hamilton
Ada John Marion Keltner
Ada Charley Fisher
Kenneth Morris Boggan
Madill
Ed Adkins
Maxwell Edgar Marshall Dean
Allen
Railroad Shifts and Local Business Movements Act in Frisco Area
Frisco moves the car shack south toward the wire office and plans a large office building for the superintendent and dispatchers. Rain and temperature shifts boost spirits and trade. Cran Nelson buys T A Holman stock on Main Street and will run the business there. Some cotton arrives. the gin soon to operate. Oil refinery plans remain unconfirmed but hoped. Birt Beleu moves cattle to the Kiamichi mountains for water and pasture. Local note by W H Hammond.
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Frisco
Cran Nelson
T. A. Holman
Main Street
Birt Beleu
Kiamichi Mountains
W. H. Hammond
Jones Chapel Pie Supper Aids War Bond Drive
Citizens of Jones Chapel plan a Friday night pie supper to raise funds for baby bonds and support the war effort. The event aims to boost financing for bonds and contribute to victory.
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Jones Chapel
Oklahoma A and M Opens Doors To Soldiers
Oklahoma City August 28 Special Educate the boys is urged by the Oklahoma State Council of Defense and war workers to promote continued education in state colleges for young men ages 18 to 21. Students army training corps offers military training and officers training camp prep without delaying draft service. A M College Stillwater University of Oklahoma and other state schools welcome enlistees for officer preparation.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
United States Army
Army Training Corps
Government seeks thousands of stenographers for war effort
Washington Aug 27 The Civil Service Commission says there is urgent need for several thousand more stenographers and typewriters in government service. Women urged to apply. Entrance salaries range 1000 to 1200 a year, most at 1100. Examinations held every Tuesday in 550 cities, with mobile testing if enough candidates present. Eligibility via shorthand and typewriting tests, or typewriting alone. one hour enough. District of Columbia Council of Defense lists private rooms for new clerks at about 40 a month with board.
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Sam
Washington, D. C
United States ‘Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Registration Office
District of Columbia Council of Defense
Washington
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Ada Weekly
News Publishing and Printing Company
News
North Broadway
Byron Norrell Otis B. Weaver
Miles C. Grigsby
W. D. Little
Pontotoe County
ADA Weekly News
R. H. Wilson
Bolsheviki
McAlister
Ade Title & Trust Co
Inves
First National Bank of Ada
Pontotog County
Henry Sweeney
Adam James Bryan Boatright
Pontotoc
Wall William Joseph Boyd
Maurice Claud Clark
Stratford
James Henry Kee
Leonard Willoughby
J. E. Crews
Francis
L.A. B
Young Mares
West Main
Lee Hargis
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