American Legion Aims at Bonus and Training Push
The American Legion legislative committee in Washington announced plans to press for a veteran bonus and compulsory military training. The group seeks a defined monthly bonus, arguing Congress has delayed action. total cost estimated at 1.9 billion dollars.
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Legislative Committee OF American Legion
Washington
Associated Press
Legislative Committee of the American Legion
House
Senate
the Legion
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Congress
Legion
McKeown Considers Reelection After Recovery
The Evening News reports Congress man Tom D McKeown has recovered from illness and returned to the House about three weeks ago. Press dispatches note two strong speeches since his return, suggesting plans to announce reelection, pleasing many Oklahoma supporters.
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Tom D. McKeown
Evening News
House of Representatives
McKeown
House
Oklahoma
Train hits freight in heavy fog near Muskogee
Joe Lambert of Denison Texas an engineer on Missouri Kansas and Texas southbound train No 7 was killed when his train crashed into a stationary southbound freight that had halted after striking a motor truck in dense fog one and a quarter miles south of Muskogee at 8 am. The fireman jumped to safety and was uninjured. No other injuries reported though passengers were shaken.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Joe Lambert
Denison
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Cost of a cold and the value of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
The ad suggests measuring a cold’s cost in dollars and cents and notes a man may not stop work but should. It claims ten days to cure a cold with standard care and that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy shortens this time, recommending a bottle as a winter and spring investment.
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Chamberlain
Periodic Bilious Attacks Remedy Suggested
Periodic bilious attack sufferers may find relief by eating only a light meal and no meat. Take two of Chamberlain's Tablets to possibly avert the attack. This guidance notes appetite loss precedes attacks and advises a simple dietary change and a remedy.
Strike Not Cancelled by Rail Workers Union
DETROIT Feb 16 The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way employees and railway shop laborers with more than 300000 members has not cancelled the strike but postponed it Allen E Parker president says relief is needed soon or the strike will proceed he warned
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Detroit
Mich
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Allen E. Parker
Brotherhood
Burk's Arrives Daily with Ladies Spring Suits
Ladies spring suits arriving daily at Burk's store as new stock continues to roll in. Retailers advertise fresh arrivals attracting shoppers seeking updated wardrobe options.
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Nysivya Strles
Burk’s
Kaiser to be interned on Dutch island likely in East Indies
The Hague report states a new Allied note to Holland seeks the former German Emperor’s internment rather than surrender. It notes the Dutch may propose sending Wilhelm I to Doorn, with Holland accepting responsibility to prevent further danger and set up a censorial regime.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Holland
East Indies
Wilhelm I
Doorn
Banker’s Son as Bigamist Held in Muskogee
Harvey Hill, claiming to be a Chicago banker’s son, is jailed in Muskogee on $1000 bond after a complaint by Mrs. Emily J. Hill alleging common law marriage and a January 29 marriage to Miss Gertrude Barrong. Police say he worked as a hotel clerk in several midwestern cities. his father has been notified.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Harvey Hill
Chicago
Hill
Emily J. Hill
Gertrude Barrong
Kansas City
Chicago Son of Real Estate Man Arrested in Muskogee
Harvey Hill son of A H Hill Chicago real estate man and private banker was jailed in Muskogee on bigamy charges. Police records show he was repeatedly arrested in Chicago for writing bad checks. A $10,000 breach of promise suit by singer Ethel Fries followed his father’s declaration he was through with Harvey. He then disappeared until his Muskogee arrest.
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Chicago
Harvey Hill
Muskogee
A. H .Hill
Harvey
Ethel Fries
Hill
Oklahoma Governor calls February special session
Governor Robertson convokes the Oklahoma legislature for February 23 1920 at Oklahoma City an extraordinary session. He outlines no specific subjects in the proclamation but says a special message will present two priority items ratification of the woman suffrage amendment and appropriation bills to cover deficits nearly 200 000. If caucus leaders agree on urgent measures passage may be swift.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Robertson
House
Senate
State of
State
Purport of Oklahoma Liver Tonic Ad by Gwin Mays
An advertising notice from February 14 1920 promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a cure for torpid liver with claims it renews energy and digestion. The ad attributes endorsement to J B A Robertson as governor and lists Gwin Mays Drug Co as special agents selling at $1.25 per bottle.
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Gwin-Mays Drug Co
Special Agents
Adv
Texas University Emphasized As Democratic and Working Student Body
Austin reports the University of Texas is praised as highly democratic with students from many regions. Engineering dean T A Taylor notes over 100 students work through college, balancing full loads and good grades. Some sophomores work 18 to 40 hours weekly in service jobs while others earn through stenography or drugstore wages.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Sttes
T. A. Taylor
Dean Taylor
Professional Cards DR. C. A. THOMAS VETERINARY SUK
Directory-style card noting Dr. C A Thomas veterinary practice at West 12th Street with phone listings for business and residence and an adjacent entry for M M Webster physician and surgeon. The page reflects old address and contact details.
Juvenile Sentenced to Year at Pauls Valley Training School
Nick Conley of Allen received a one year term at the State Training School in Pauls Valley after a Juvenile Court hearing before Judge Busby. The 15 year old had reportedly ridden a neighbor’s horse to Holdenville and traded it for another. He pleaded for leniency saying he had little chance to become somebody. He is a cripple and son of Bill Conley, Socialist nominee for Congress in 1918.
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Nick Conley
Allen
Pauls Valley
Busby
Conley
Holdenville
Bill Conley
Mild laxatives ease chronic constipation says ad
Chronic constipation can be caused by overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate the system. Chamberlains Tablets offer a gentle bowel movement without heavy aftereffects, and are advertised as a milder option. Burk's promotes a broader stock.
Women praise Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
In Houston Texas readers endorse Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a ton ic for women especially during motherhood and recovery. Advertisers urge sending ten cents for a large trial pad and direct readers to the Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York for more information.
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Houston
Texas
Assey
Dr. Pierce
Ns. S. Lup
Reddle St
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