Public Notice in Pontotoc County Quiet Title Suit
The District Court of Pontotoc is notified that W J Riggs Goldie Riggs M E Galvin as administrator of the estate of J W Galvin and Flora Lizzie Woolridge heirs are defendants in a suit by G H Glasgow L H Cannon and W F Schulte to quiet title to lands described in Section 28 Township 2 North Range 5 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by April 2 1920 or the petition will be taken true and judgement rendered. The court may cancel deeds and mortgages and bar any adverse claim. Attorneys J F McKeel and W W Schulte. 2-19-31w
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District Court of Pontotoc
L. H. Conan
Ay . H. Mn
G. H. Glasgow
W. F. Schulte
W. J. Riggs
Flora Lizzie Woolridge
L. H. Cannon
J. C. Hybarger
Mollie M. Hybarger
Elisha M. Moore
Jessie E. Moore
Goldie Riggs
J. W. Galvin
M. E. Galvin
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Bank of Francis
W. H. Bowers
J. H. Kearns
Bank
City of
Ada
J. F. McKeel
Final Guardians and Administrators Hearings Scheduled in Ada
The county court sets final hearing for guardians and administrators in multiple cases on March 3 1920 at 10 a m in Ada Oklahoma with notices to be published in the Ada Weekly News for two weeks. Also notices sale of real estate for Lewis and Wess Smith estates on March 6 1920 at 1 30 p m and tax deed action notices against F O Rushing for property in Francis Oklahoma with sixty day redemption.
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State of Oklahoma
Ada
Oklahoma
Lewis and Wess Smith
County of
Pontotoc
Lewis Smith and
Wess Smith
Pontotoc County
Lewis Smith
F. O. Rushing
Francis
Guy Rushing
Oklahoma News Capital Defends State Against Leslie’s Indictment
The Oklahoma newspaper rebukes Leslie’s for branding Oklahoma as socialist and argues it is as rightful as Mississippi to face criticism. It recalls past special sessions, cites February dates, and condemns voters and officials who misuse power while praising prudent governance.
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McAlester News Capital
Mississippi
News Capital
Leslie
Former crown prince takes daily boxing lessons
The State Press notes the former crown prince is training in boxing daily and has much to learn about fighting. Other items reference Washington politics, Tulsa crime, and 1920 fashion prices, all in concise news blurbs from Oklahoma papers.
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Miami News
Admiral Sims Faces Questionable Victory in War
The Chickasha Express notes Skepticism over wartime outcomes, suggesting Admiral Sims may find that perceived victory is in doubt given ongoing disclosures and doubts about true success in the war effort.
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Chickasha Express
Admiral Sims
Tulsa World Persists in Presidential Hopefuls Advertising
Many men named as presidential contenders show little chance of winning yet value political advertising. The piece notes interest in the process and the role of ads in campaigns.
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Tulsa World
Waterworks Bond Vote Urges Cautious Public stance
The Frederick Leader cautions readers that opposing the waterworks bonds is permissible but warns against boasting. The piece frames the vote as a civic decision with potential consequences for the community.
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Frederick
Philadelphia street railway cuts fares below prewar level
The Philadelphia Street Railway Company has voluntarily offered to reduce fares under prewar levels, a move that has shocked many Philadelphians into reconsidering daily travel costs.
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Oklahoma City Times
Philadelphia Street Railway Company
Survey Finds 24000 Vacant Rural Homes in New York
A Shawnee News summary notes a survey reporting at least 24 000 vacant rural homes in New York. The piece then jokes that New Yorkers have discovered there is a place called Oklahoma.
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New York
Oklahoma
Muskogee Housewives Praised for World-Beating Preserves
Matt Louthan, returning from the Democratic state convention, declared that Muskogee housewives make the finest preserves in the world.
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Chickasha Express
Matt Louthan
Muskogee
Truth and Public Image in Tishomingo Editorial
A political editorial argues that Tishomingo readers prefer flattery over blunt truth, claiming honest critique harms prestige and public appeal. The piece frames candor as risky, suggesting leaders must balance candor with charm to maintain influence.
Senator Borah Questions Hoover Again in Farm Debate
Senator Borah submits a question and stirs controversy by pressing Herbert Hoover. The exchange fuels a partisan clash, with Borah criticized for seeming to serve both Republican and Democratic interests.
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McAlester News Capital
Borah
Herbert Hoover
Congress Spews Records On League Resulting In Volume
Congressional Record shows nearly eight million words of debate on the league of nations as lawmakers push lengthy statements and heated exchanges.
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League of Nations
Whiskey spelling shifts in newspapers reflect evolving usage
A reader notes that many papers now spell whiskey with an ending e, contrasting earlier non e spellings. The comment suggests the change serves to make the word endure in print, framing it as editorial drift rather than a formal rule.
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Ardmoreite
Oklahoma convention ends. lull in politics follows
The Vinita Journal notes the political convention will finish soon in Oklahoma and a brief pause will ensue. Men may return to office work and shop while women focus on pantry and closet cleaning.
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Vinita Journal
Oklahoma
Women fail to win seats in Oklahoma GOP delegation
In Muskogee a steam roller prevented women from securing any district delegate positions. Miss Alice Robertson was defeated, leaving women with no seats on the Oklahoma Republican delegation to the Chicago convention.
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Vinita Journal
Muskogee
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Chicago
Texas Faces Joe Bailey Challenge in Shawnee News
Shawnee News notes Texas insisting on its identity now meets Joe Bailey as the central issue in a framing of state pride and political conflict. The report highlights regional perspectives and anticipated clashes over state representation and policy stance.
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Shawnee News
Texas
Joe Bailey
Freeling Declares Stage Proposition Settled
Ardmoreite reports Freeling asserts the dignified refusal stage proposition is settled not a problem. He states no further action is needed and the matter is resolved.
Prompt antiseptic use prevents infection and aids wound healing
An old ad mentions an efficient antiseptic for emergencies and urges immediate buy. It lists Bart Smith as seller and notes coats at Burk's with a sale for seed oats and alfalfa hay by W. C. Rollow.
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W. C. Rollow
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