Norman post elects new officers for American Legion
Elbert Reed was elected commander at the Norman Howard post in Ada. Clint Miers became adjutant and other officers were named: Paul Young vice commander Leslie Prince treasurer Bruce Ligon sergeant at arms. An advisory board of five members was announced.
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Elbert Reed
Norman Howard
American Legion
Legion
Veterans Organization
Ada
Reed
Ebbert Reed
Paul Young
Clint Miers
Leslie Prince
Bruce Ligon
Tal Crawford
Zek West
Miller Ligon
Gib Polly
Mayo McKeown
News Want Ads for Medical Results
Classified notes advertise cures for malaria chills fever and bilious fever. The item claims remedies and relief from common illnesses, urging readers to consult the listings for health aids and patent medicines.
Oil News in Pontotoc and Nearby Fields Sparks Boom
Oil activity expands in Pontotoc and surrounding counties as Smith and Lee spud George Wade No. 83 in 3-4-7 Francis pool and Chism No. 1 produces 40 barrels daily. A pipeline from Francis to Allen links to an Allen refinery. Further tests on C W Stringer and Norris farms begin amid expected Francis Allen field merger.
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Smith and Lee
George Wade
Francis
Allen
Bowles, Smith
C. W. Stringer
New Bethel School House
American Oil Refining Company
Byng
O. E. Lancaster
Norris Farm
Ada
Lamont Says No Loan to Germany Now
Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan addressed the Council of Foreign Relations, stating the American people have no intention of lending to Germany now because it cannot inspire confidence to buy bonds. He outlined conditions for a future, smaller loan after reparations are settled, a definite sum fixed, followed by a period of deflation and possible Allied supervision of German customs.
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New York
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Company
Council of Foreign Relations
Germany
Lamont
Guoning Elected Leader as Chamber Sees New Board
The Chamber of Commerce held its first board meeting with new members. C. E. Danning was elected president, M. C. Taylor first vice president, Charles A. Zorn second vice president, L. A. Ellison treasurer. Eleven directors attended and plans for active work in 1923 were laid.
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Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Rooms
C. E. Danning
Dascomb-Daniels Lumber Company
M. C. Taylor
Charles A. Zorn
L. A. Ellison
Scout Meeting Thrills Include Ghosts and Xmas Tales
The Ada scouts gathered for a festive meeting where Prof. R. S. Newcombe shared a chilling Dickens tale while a scout hid under a bed, and Prof. Hugh Norris paced the ghost story as Cottons hair went white. Troop 10 hiked with Mr. Nelson and Mr. Bennett offered camping support and a truck bonus for future trips.
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Harry
Thoop No. 3
Prof
Hugh Norris
Cotton Williams
Ralph Morrow
Marleys
Old Scrooge
Carl Houston
Chester Sneed
Norris
Mayo McKeown
Hiram Collins
Roy Meeks
Linscheid
Ada
Lee Couch
Troop 2
Coleman van Duren
Troop No. 2
Max Westbrook
Fred Deering
Zimmertman
Prof. Woods
E. K. Treadweh
Shriners
Pontotoc County
J. D. Bennett
The
Bennett. Transfer Co
Ed Haraway
Mr. Nelson
Masked mob kidnapping case tied to lake deaths
Prosecutors say an eye witness will identify several masked abductors from the Met Rouge incident last August. Five residents including Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards were found decapitated. an Oakridge area farmer held for open hearing January 5 may testify after being spared by the gang.
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Bastrop
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Secret Service
John Parker
Oakridge
Morhouse Parish
Met Rouge
Mississippi
Millions of Tons of Coal Underlying Pontotoc County
Ada, Pontotoc County may hold one of the southwest’s best coal fields. Geological reports note a vein under Coal Creek and near Jesse and Stonewall, potentially hundreds of millions of tons. A Woods Coal operation near Jesse sells for 6 to 8 dollars a ton, with plans once natural gas declines.
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Pontotoc County
Coalgate
Lehigh
Henryetta
Ada New
Chamber of Commerce
Jesse
Nho
Woods Farm
Cloud Woods
Stonewall
Coayr Creek
Eiz
Stone Wall
Jis
Tupelo
Bromide
Woods
Coal County
Coal Creek
Tupel O
Haraway's Home Destroyed by Fire on South Broad Way
The home of E. Haraway at the end of South Broad Way burned Monday evening. The family escaped as flames engulfed the upper part of the brick house. piano and pianola saved. Firemen prevented spread though Zip West was briefly knocked down by a live wire but unharmed.
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E. §. Haraway
South Broadway
Haraway
Zip West
Twenty Three Held In Government Theft
Twenty two civilian employees at the Brooklyn Navy base were arrested on indictments charging theft of government property valued over 1 million dollars since the war. The arrests by Justice Department agents followed a grand jury investigation that also indicted a twenty third man not found at the base.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Base
Federal Grand Jury
Department of Justice
Grand Jury
Naval Base
Marionettes Through 4000 Years Across China
A fragment discusses marionettes as a cultural practice in ancient China spanning thousands of years. It notes the long historical significance and enduring appeal of puppet theater in Chinese heritage.
Turks wrangle over foreign judge in Turkish courts
Lausanne December 20. The near east conference deadlocked on trying foreigners in Turkish courts. Allies proposed a foreign judge from The Hague to sit with the Turkish judge as a substitute for consular courts. The Turks refused.
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Lausanne
Hague Court of Justice
Typhoid Deaths Rise in 1921 Registration Area
Washington reports typhoid deaths topped eight thousand in 1921 within the registration area covering 82 percent of the U S population. The death rate was 9 per 100 000, up from 7 in 1920, with Rhode Island lowest and South Carolina highest among states.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
United States
Rhode Island
South Carolina
New York State
Kentucky
Tennessee
Tate
Third U S Cavalry Turns Seventy Six Years Old
The Third U S Cavalry marks its seventy sixth anniversary as a historic unit with long service in Army history.
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Third
U. S. Cavalry
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Legionnaires
Pontotoc
Great Lakes Oil Company
Francis and Allen
Ada-Durant Oil Company
Judge Hughes
Oklahoma City
American Indian Oil & Gas Company
Stratford
W. L. Aller
Galloway & Dobie
Seattle
Wash
China
U. S
Guoning
Me Wittess
Farmer
New Orleans
Daniels
Richards
Vernon Rollow
Cerler
Oakman Tu
Oakman
Carl Browsll
W. E. Harvey
Dearborn
Carl
McSain Theater
Mr. McSwain
Irwin Myers
Southwest
Mexico
Hardihood
U.S
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