Benedict Arnold as the Greatest Historical Traitor
A page of cuts ranks Benedict Arnold as the world's biggest traitor for selling out to the British. The piece notes his early military skill under Washington, his betrayal on wearing the red coat, and the enduring infamy of his name alongside Judas Iscariot. It argues Arnold serves as a cautionary example for students and future generations.
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Benedict Arnold
Arnold
Washington
Congress
Saratoga
Judas Iscariot
Real friendship between Lee and Jackson celebrated as rare virtue
The piece applauds the near simultaneous January birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson and praises their mutual praise and lack of jealousy. It argues their shared focus on the cause over personal glory offers a lasting lesson for the younger generation and highlights the enduring fame earned through cooperative leadership.
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Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Jackson
Distinguishing News From Editorial Opinion
The article explains that news stories report facts only and avoid opinion. Editorials reside in opinion sections and use facts as a basis to argue a conclusion or entertain. It emphasizes accuracy and completeness in reporting to let readers form their own judgments.
Cotton Prices Soar Amid Speculation of Shortage
Market observers note cotton prices climbing with talk of a looming shortage before the next crop. Five months to December show(exports) slight declines while domestic use rises by about 200000 bales. December reports indicate US textile mills operate half a million more spindles as supply tightens.
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United States
Controversy Over Cone System Cure Claims
A reader pushes to publish boasts of origin of a self curing method, the Cone system, but the News admits no knowledge of the claimants or the method and returns the issue to the involved men for resolution.
Harvard Dormitory Ban Triggers Racial Tension
The article reports Harvard University closing freshmen dormitories to negro students, effectively removing them from the university as all freshmen must reside on campus. It notes northern criticism of Southern race policies and warns that the negro, seen as a growing problem in New England, is being stirred into conflict.
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Harvard University
New
Let a News Want Ad Get It For You
A concise appeal inviting readers to use the newspaper's want ad service to obtain items or services. The note emphasizes quick results and broad reach for advertisers seeking to connect with a local audience.
Wealth in Oklahoma and surface riches praised by speaker
The speaker argues that white politicians gifted land now in Oklahoma to Native Americans, yet later profits flow to those who develop it. He cites oil, minerals, gas, and rich surface climate as untapped wealth, noting agriculture suffers from low farm prices but will rebound with profitable farming ahead.
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Oklahoma
Congress
Texas
Atin No
Free Speech Reflections and Parole Actions Mentioned
An editorial discusses enduring tension over free speech with a Shaw quote on mistaken certainty. It also notes late parole revocations by Governor Walton, including a Robertson clemency beneficiary returned to prison for bootlegging, praised as a start.
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Walton
Robertson
Wetumka Field Showing Growth
Wetumka Oklahoma reports daily oil output of 3500 barrels of 42 gravity oil and 300 million feet of gas. Major oil firms and suppliers expand yards and right of way plans while the town builds retail, banking, and educational facilities.
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Wetumka
Okla
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Frisco
National Supply Co
Sutherland Lumber Co
Oklahoma Tool & Supply Co
Frick, Reid Supply Co
Republic Supply Co
Black, Siralls & Ryson &Tank Co
Pickering Lumber Co
Eleven 10 Se Tried of Murder at Ardmor
In Ardmore Oklahoma on January 22 the first criminal docket since Judge Freeman took office centers on the murder case of Joe Carroll at Wilson on December 15, 1921. Dr Harlow and ten others including Hilton Whitechurch Bede Pitts Hatcher Ridpath Gilliam Cardwell Smith are set for Friday January 26. Prosecution led by Attorney General Freel ing alleges the defendants were Ku Klux Klan members who went to Wilson to warn Carroll to stop selling liquor.
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Frank Cardwell
Jeff Smith
General Freeling
Ku Klux Klan
Wilson
Carroll
France and Britain collide over Ruhr crackdowns
London reports Britain instructs its military in occupied areas to refrain from interfering with French arrests and expulsions of German officials yet not to cooperate with French actions. Paris says Paris plans to deepen Ruhr isolation and cut links with Germany if resistance persists.
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London
Paris
Ruhr
Germany
Ruhr strikes claim tens of thousands workers
Berlin reports that 65,000 workers at the Stinnes works and 100,000 at the Hysan plant in the Ruhr have gone on strike, according to Reuters information gathered this morning.
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Berlin
Stinnes
Hysan
Ruhr
Reuters
Exhausted Climbers Struggle Descent From Himalayas
Mt. Everest climbers note that an exhausted man does not recover strength quickly descending the Himalayas as contrasted with the Alps which are much lower.
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Mt. Everest
Himalayan
Alps
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Kansas
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Tenn
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Unity Free
Chamber of Comerce
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Ardmor
Bradfield Regulator Company
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the Clothcraft Store
Joe Cole
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