Perilous winter crossing saves three in river wreck
Horseshoe Ranch manager Y Q McCammon his wife and Judge Arm strong escaped death after a harsh journey south from Milburn into rising floodwaters. Their wagon overturned in six foot water, entanglement in barbed wires, and entrapment by a fence nearly cost them their lives before rescue. They lost over $500 in clothing and luggage and reached Fort Worth two days later.
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Y. Q. McCammon
Horseshoe Ranch
Judge Armstrong
McCammon
Armstrong
Fort Worth
Mr. McCammon
Milburn
Johnston County
Rock Island
Mrs. McCammon
Mr. Armstrong
Pontotoc County Poultry Show Awards List Ada Jan
Ada hosts Pontotog County Poultry Show featuring classes in Rhode Island Reds White Wyandottes Buff Wyandottes Silver Lace Wyandottes Partridge Wyandottes Barred Rocks White Rocks Buff Orpingtons Black Orpingtons Brown Leghorns White Holland Turkeys and junior division Best Pen in Junior Class awarded to Obie Roberson with Herman Floyd in second. Participants include J M Duncan Wetumka Lute Douge J F Welden John Skinner R L McGuyre E N Hughes and others from Ada Shawnee Porter and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C
Rhode Island
J. M. Duncan
Wetumka
Okla
C. S. Aldridge
John Thrasher
R. C. Rhode Island
L. A. Braly
White Wyandottes
J. F. Welden
Lute Douge
Buff Wyandottes
M. B. Molloy
Silver Lace Wyandottes
BR. M. Roddie
Partridge Wyandottes
John Skinner
J. B. Hill
E. N. Hughes
Shawnee
T. G. Hymer
Porter, Ohlis
R. L. McGuyre
Obie Robertson
Ada
Herman Floyd
Obie Roberson
Daniels Seeks Remnant Two Fleets
Local source reports Daniels aims to retain two fleets in plan details discussed this week. Officials emphasize strategic efficiency and continued service impact with limited fleet expansion.
Navy Plans Two Joint Fleets for Regular War Games
Washington January 2 Secretary Daniels outlined a program to establish two fleets based on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts by next summer. Each fleet will include capital ships in equal numbers and be commanded by an admiral in place long enough to build ambition. Joint maneuvers will rotate visits along both coasts to showcase strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Atlantic
Daniel
House Naval
William Benson
Europe
Daniels
Too Old to Fight on the Platform
An elderly man, seventy one, watches soldiers depart a southbound train and laments that the young must fight. He recalls past Civil War trials with Lee and Jackson and longs to enlist, but is told he is too old to serve. He sheds tears as he speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jackson
French Troops Enter Budapest Amid Tensions
AP reports from Paris that two thousand French soldiers entered Budapest, occupying the castle of Count Karolyi where Field Marshal Von Mackensen is interned. Zurich telegrams note brawls between Roumanians and Magyars in the Hungarian capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Budapest
Zurich
Temps
Count Karolyi
von Mackensen
Pleurisy and Lumbago Relief with Ballard's Snow Liniment
Pleurisy pains sit below the short ribs while lumbago affects the same area at the back. Ballard's Snow Liniment is recommended for both conditions. When rubbed in thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes muscles, and improves mobility. Prices 5c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Bart Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Smith
Poultry Association Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Pontotoc County Poultry Association elected J. F. Weldon as president J. L. Huber as first vice president R. M. Roddie as second vice president John Thrasher as secretary treasurer and Lute Douge as manager The executive committee includes M. B. Molloy J. F. Weldon Lute Douge and W. F. Schulte The next show is December 11 12 and 13 1919 The show has drawn strong exhibitors despite bad weather and illness and Oklahoma state support for poultry shows is noted
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Pontotoc County
United States
Oklahoma
Bolsheviks Capture Towns As Prisoners Said To Be Taken
Soviet wireless report claims BolShevik forces advance westward in old Russia and seize many towns. In Stepanova region they say 3,000 prisoners were taken with booty. A separate dispatch says Riga port fell at noon January 4 according to a Russian wireless message received in London.
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London
Old Russia
Stepanova
Riga
Bosheviks
Demonstration by Spartagans in Berlin Police Clash Looms
Berlin January 7 Spartacus group stages a large demonstration against the government with tens of thousands of Leibknicht followers marching Unter den Linden and Brandenburgerstrasse. No shots reported so far as crowds return. Captain Charles Orr reportedly en route to the states.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Spartacus Group
Dr. Leibknichts
Unter den Linden
Brandenbergerstrasse
Future of Army Not Settled
Secretary Baker told the House Military Committee no decision has been reached on universal military service and no definite permanent military establishment plan will be presented until the peace conference ends. He noted 700000 men have been discharged since the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
House Military Committee
Congress
Verse about losses from cyclone and tax collector
A short poem ending with Frank L. Stanton notes a household facing ruin after a cyclone destroys their home a pig is lost in a poker game a mule and cow perish and a tax collector arrives to levy a hole in the ground tax debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stanton
School staff changes and new department heads
Mrs William Gray resigns and Mrs T M Edwards is elected to succeed her. Miss Maggie Cameron named to domestic science and girls athletics, replacing Mrs Maude Pittman who resigned on marriage. D T Bradshaw takes Cameron’s former S A T C post. Charley Rayburn named head of manual training and takes charge of military training and athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gray
T. M. Edwards
Callie Mae Smith
Lucile Harrison
Juanita Ringer
Maggie Cameron
Maude Pittman
Miss Cameron
D. T. Bradshaw
Charley Rayburn
J. I. Davis
Alfalfa Hay for Sale by W C Rollow
alfalfa hay for sale by W C Rollow with contact details 1 2 8tw. rough listing notes available for buyers seeking feed stock and quantity options.
Retention of Divisions at Camp Travis Texas
Camp Travis Texas January 4. Headquarters deny immediate demobilization after the armistice. No men from the 18th or Cactus Division or usual camp units are being discharged now. About 11,000 soldiers have been discharged to date, mostly from depots and medical units. Soldiers in the 18th and camp units will likely have several months more of service.
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Camp Travis
Texas
18Th
Cactus Division
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
the &Th
Pershing
Army of Occupation
Germany
165Th Depot Brigade
New War Savings Stamps Arrive For 1919 Series
The 1919 War Savings Stamps go on sale January 1 and mature January 1, 1924. They cost 4.12 dollars each at first price, increasing one cent monthly, and are blue and smaller than 1918 stamps. Partial 1918 certificates remain valid with stamps redeemable at five dollars at maturity. Authorities urge continued thrift investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoee
S. S
Treasury Department
Sergeant Clarence West Returns Home After Discharge
Sergeant Clarence West has returned home from Fort Riley Kansas, having received his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence West
Fort Riley, Kans
Bulgaria Breaks With General Powers Over Dobrudja Pact
Sofia reports that Bulgaria's rupture with Germany stems from the Dobrudja dispute and Turkey’s restoration claims in Thrace. Berlin and Vienna react with anger as Bulgarian leaders press to value national aims, aid a peace push, and curb German resource drain amid looming famine risks.
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Sofia
Bulgria
Associated Press
Bulgaria
Germany
Dobrudja
Turkey
Thrace
Berlin
Vienna
Baron Burian
M. Focheff
M. Malinoff
Sofit
Eas
Ballard's Snow Liniment Offers Fast Back Relief
Lame back may come from over work or cold settling in muscles or disease. The remedy is Ballard's Snow Liniment to rub thoroughly over the affected part for prompt relief. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Bart Smith
Alfalfa Hay for Sale by W C Rollow
Advertisement notes alfalfa hay for sale from W C Rollow. The brief item lists contact and a date code 1-2-8tw.
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Y. Y McCammon
Wlefe
Pontotog County
S. C
Red Cock
Red Hen
Ada, Okla
REMN
Poultry Association
Spartagans
Charles Orr
States
W. C
Universal Service
City School Notes
W. C. Rollow
FORD
Ford Service
W.E. Harvey
East Main Streert
Ada, Oklahoma
Hunt
Hiant
Gwin & Mays
Poe
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