Henry Watterson dies‑last of Old South editors in national era
The passing of Henry Watterson marks the end of a link to early American history. Once a powerful editor, he shaped public sentiment through the Courier Journal and his outspoken views. A Confederate veteran and former congressman, he remained a forceful, principled voice admired beyond regional ties.
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Courier-Journal
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Disarmament Conference Faces Snags and Strained Cooperation
A historical report outlines tensions at a disarmament conference. It notes initial optimism at launch led by Secretary Hughes, but friction from Reed supporters and France and Japan’s reluctance. Britain and the United States push for cooperation, while threats of economic pressure loom if talks fail.
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Reed
France
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Freight Rates Must Drop to Boost Business
The article argues high freight rates hinder commerce and raise costs for exports and local industry. It cites examples from Washington to Ada at 436 for shingles, Louisiana lumber at 226, and scrap iron shipments, plus 655 for print paper from Washington. It notes coal and passenger fares are less impactful than freight and that reduced rates would widen trade channels and aid the poor.
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State of Washington
Ada
Louisana
William Gilbert
Oklahoma
Gilbert
Washington
Minnesota
Suggestions for Farmers and Public Issues From 1910s News
This column compiles varied topics including farming co operation and market control ideas, Albanian royal intrigue around a Jerome Bonaparte descendant, a Mountain Fork power project in McCurtain county, and critical notes on congressional investigations. It also mentions Texas poultry profitability, a Houston gossip injunction, Puritan era gossip, and Ardmoreite’s hire-a-man approach to unemployment versus buy-a-bale campaigns.
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McCurtain County
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The Healing Balm Versus Poison in Words
A reflective meditation on how words can heal or harm. The writer laments those who derive pleasure from causing pain, warns against hasty judgments, and questions why expose a neighbor’s hidden faults.
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Gilead
Quiet Christmas Reflections Across Ada Community
Ada reflects on a peaceful Christmas with limited drunkenness and widespread observance. Citizens express gratitude for the teachings of Christ and hope the true spirit of Christmas grows stronger in the future, noting humanity's slow but steady advance through history.
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Ada
Earth
Sulphur High School Ad Request Noted by Democrat
In the latest Democrat issue the high school annual staff carried a notice requesting Ku Klux ads and quoting the rate for the page ad.
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Ardmore Witness Refuses to Answer Ku Klux Klan Questions
Ardmore December 28 Judge Bourland refused to answer nineteen questions from Attorney General Freeling about his ties to the Ku Klux Klan during the Ardmore justice court examining trial for six men linked to Carroll's death near Wilson. Freeling said the witness may be compelled in district court. Bourland answered only one question.
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Attoney
Prince Freeling
Ku Klux Klan
Carroll
Wilson
Freeling
Justice Court
Bourland
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Doyle
Criminal Court of Appeals
General Freeling
Odd Fellows Hall
J. A. Gilliam
Brittain
Brain weight does not indicate human intelligence level
The article asserts that the actual weight of the human brain or head size is not a measure of special intelligence, arguing against the notion that bigger brains equate to higher cognitive ability.
Bandits Take 325 Cases From Eminence Distillery
Twenty five masked bandits raided the Blue Ribbon distillery in Eminence Kentucky early today locking five guards in the office and stealing 325 cases of bottled in bond whiskey valued at 30000 dollars. Two auto trucks hauled the liquor away and headed toward Louisville, according to police.
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Louisville
Blue Ribbon
Eminence
Fire damages East Tenth Street residence
A fire caused by a firecracker damaged the home of R. E. Brains at 130 East Tenth Street early last night. Firemen estimate the damage at $25. The blaze started on the front porch and the house was insured.
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R. E. Brains
East Tenth Street
Dally Visits City Friends Before Sulphur Departure
M. R. Dally formerly of this city now living in Sulphur was seen shaking hands with friends here today as he prepares to travel out of Sulphur.
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M. R. Dally
Clarence Burris Returns Home From Visit
Clarence Burris, who had been staying with his brother Jim Burris and family for several days, left Tuesday for his home in Salt Lake City Utah.
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Clarence Burris
Jim Burris
Salt Lake City
Utah
Stratford Couple Married During December Snow
Robert Forehand and Miss Lorena Malone were married December 18. M. Conner of the Sunshine neighborhood was in Ada Friday, noting active plowing despite only a top season in the ground from recent rains.
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Stratford
Robert Forehand
Lorena Malone
M. Conner
Sunshine
Ada
Ada National Guard Beats Allen High In Rough Court Clash
In Allen last night the Ada National Guard Battery F basketball team defeated the local high school quintet 34 to 16. The game followed last year's rules and the small court made rough play almost inevitable.
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ALLEN
Ada National Guard
Battery F
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