Four Nuns Recapture Ground In World War I Shelling
The German forces, after heavy shelling, retook most of the ground north of Albert captured by the British on Sunday, according to an official report from London. Casualty lists from Syracuse and Washington detail dozens killed and wounded, with explosions and fires causing extensive losses and property damage in the Sennett Solvay plant.
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Associated Press
London
Albert
Syracuse
N. Y
Sennett-Solvay
Washington
Siwanscilh Ie
Harbin reports Chinese goods aid to Germany in Russia
Associated Press dispatches note Chinese merchants sending goods to Russia for Germany. Other items include July Fourth plans at Mount Vernon with Americans from thirty nationalities and a Cornwall concern over British policy. Viscount Rhonda dies, and France receives further treasury loans totaling over six billion dollars.
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Associated Press
London
Harbin
Daily Mail
Russia
Washington
Mount Vernon
Wilson
Rotterdam
Prana Washington
France
Treasury
U S Demands Explanation Over Tabriz Hospital Attack
The United States formally presented to Turkey a report that Turkish troops attacked an American hospital at Tabriz and demanded an explanation. Confirmation of the incident's facts arrived through Spain.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Tabriz
Spain
Government forecast pins cotton crop at third largest ever
Washington July 2 government report forecasts a 15 325 000 acre cotton crop with an 85.5 percent condition from June 25 data. Oklahoma area appears at 3 161 000 acres with about 90 percent condition. Also notice of application for tax deed addresses Addie Mahair et al and W J Mahair in Pontotoc County Oklahoma for delinquent taxes on Lots 1 and 2 in Block Ten Allen Old Town.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Addie Mahair
Zora Mahair
Ora Mahair
Roy Mahair
Norah Mahair
W. J. Mahair
Pontotoc County
Towit
Allen
Old Town
W. J. MA
Two Oklahomans Missing In Army Casualty List
Washington July 3 army casualty list shows eighty five killed in action or wounded severely among eighty five names. The Marines list lists forty divided into killed in action and wounded. Included are Corporal George Hughey Lehigh Oklahoma and Private Claude Tedrick McAlester Oklahoma.
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Washington
Coral Arthur Bond
Scipio
Oklahoma
Army
Marine Corps
Martin Betty
Hooker
Okla
Teodore Monri
Altus
Ing
Second Marines
Monte Bennett
Poteau
Anne
Cooporal
George Hughey
Lehigh
Claude Tedrick
McAlester
Mc Gee’s Baby Elixir Endorsed for Summer Complaint
In every home with a baby there should be a bottle of Mc GEE'S BABY ELIXIR. It is a wholesome remedy for summer complaint and contains no injurious drug. Sold by Smith at 25c and 50c per bottle.
Printing Press Carried Reformation, Shaping Its Establishment
The Reformation was cradle in the printing press and established by no other instrument. This view links the reform movement to the spread of printed works and the decisive role of early Gutenberg era technology.
Local Community Notes and Family News
In the community, nearly everyone is chopping cotton. Rosa Zohanor has the mumps this week. Jack Adams left Wednesday for aebody. Mr Turner and family rode to Stratford. Walter Fletcher hosted a cream supper Tuesday night. Ralph Sparks is at home on furlough visiting his mother. Lee Blackwell and wife shopped in Ada on Wednesday. Joe Hoggett’s two young sons died last week. Walter Fletcher plans to go after the Kaiser after selling out. The area remains dry though crops hold in the bottom. Jasper Turner visited his sister in Stratford Saturday.
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Rosa Zohanor
Jack Adams
Aebody
Turner
Stratford
Walter Fletcher
Ralph Sparks
Lee Blackwell
Ada
Joe Hoggett
En Cecil
Jasper Turner
Walter Co
Orbin
Lester Henry
Rockwell
Elia Cleghorn
Oma Ledbetter
G. M. Ledbetter
Harvey Ledbetter
Bertha Oliver
Ella Walker
Grandpa Johnson
Ben Hampton
John H. Howard
Comer
Homer Ledbetter
Pecan Grove
Allen
25 000 New Nurses Wanted for Army Training
Washington July 3. Surgeon General Gorgas Dr Rupert Blue and others call for 25 000 women aged 19 to 35 to train as nurses in American hospitals. Enrollment to begin July 29.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gorgas
Rupert Blue
Franks Weather Update and Local Happenings
Irrigation progress continues in Franks while light rain arrives. John Brooks is very ill. O S Stewart made a business trip to Ada. Mr and Mrs W H Jones visited daughter Mrs Lynch in Jesse. Charlie Brown and Joe Fountain hosting guests. John Smith hosted a large gathering of young people. Mrs Kidwell visited neice Mrs Harris in Sheep Creek. Miss Eula Jones visited Miss Ozelle. Summer term begins July 8 with teachers Mr and Mrs Billingsley. Thrift stamps meeting drew interest. Bro Payne preached Sunday. Mr and Mrs T W Norris visited daughter Mrs Florence Hugle. Miss Thelma Baker spent time in town. George Smith remains very low after weeks of illness.
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Franks
John Brooks
Stewart
Ada
W. H. Jones
Lynch
Jesse
Charlie Brown
Joe Fountain
John Smith
Kidwell
Florence Hugle
Thelma Baker
George Smith
Misses Edith and Lucile Chapman Visit Texas Cities
Edith and Lucile Chapman are noted for their morning travel to Sulphur Springs and Greenville, Texas, continuing a sequence of visits during a hot spell.
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Edith
Lucile Chapman
Texas
Bolshevik government surrenders Black Sea fleet to Germany
London reports the Bolsheviks surrendered part of the Black Sea fleet that fled to Novo Hossysk after Sebastopol fell. Foreign Minister Tchitcherin calls the move the only way to halt the German advance.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Black Sea
Novo Hossysk
Sebastopol
Tchitcherin
Regiments Annihilated as Americans Push Front at Vaux
Pershing reports one German regiment practically annihilated after American forces stormed Vaux and held the village. They advanced 1000 yards on a mile and a half front. materiel captured includes trench mortars and over sixty machine guns. Three American aviators are missing. Field marshal changes in Austria and Germany are noted with Von Koevess taking over Austria and Be low named as German commander in chief. Twenty two Americans receive Pershing Distinguished Service Medals for actions at Cantigny Chateau Thierry and Lorraine. French gains northern Moulin Sous Touvent area improve position on a three kilometer front.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pershing
Vaux
Zurich
von Hoetzendoerf
Oine
von Koevess
Otto von Below
France
Cantigny
Chateau Thierry
Lorraine
Paris
Moulin-Sous-Touvent
Senator Tillman of S C dies after cerebral hemorrhage
Washington July 3 Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina died this morning after a cerebral hemorrhage on Thursday. He served in the Senate since 1895 and was a longtime leader in state and national politics. Known as Pitchfork Ben for fiery attacks on the gold standard, he rose from Farmer Alliance founder to governor and U S senator. The report notes his health declined in later years and references his connection to Cole Blease.
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Associated Press
Washington
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Tillman
Farmers’ Alliance
United To
Cole Blease
Wilhelm Sees War Savings Stamps Amid Sulphur Smell
A humorous wordplay item notes Wilhelm reacting to war savings stamps while sniffing sulphur as a sign of the era. The blurb plays on wartime topics with light tone and quirky phrasing.
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Wilhelm
Russian Tsar Nicholas II Assassination Telegraphed
A Darmstadt court martial received a telegram signed Tchitcherin announcing the assassination of Nicholas Romanoff. Berne dispatches say reports of the former czar’s death grow stronger. Darmstadt is capital of Hesse and Empress Alexis is sister to the grand duke.
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Associated Press
Paris
Darmstadt
Germany
Tchitcherin
Nicholas Romanoff
Berne
Hesse
Alexis
Pontotoc County Fair to Reorganize and Fall Event
Stockholders and directors meet to reorganize the Pontotoc County Fair and Breeders Association. Dates set for September 11 to 14 to precede the Oklahoma City state fair. Capital stock increases from 10000 to 15000 to cover debts and acquire superior purebred stock for members. Continued support urged as fair expected to boost farming and livestock practices amid wartime shortages.
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Pontotoc County
Country Fair
Let a Want Ad Get It for Ye
A concise want ad item notes a service or person offering help to obtain desired items. It frames a straightforward transaction and invites inquiries from interested buyers or clients seeking a quick, reliable avenue to secure goods.
New Sugar Regulations Issued for Oklahoma Retailers
Retailers bakers and eating places must file statements with the Federal Food Administrator in Oklahoma City detailing sugar usage for April May and June 1918. Blank forms are not yet mailed but will be sent when supplies arrive. Interim certificates may be issued to those who apply before statements are received, allowing continued purchasing.
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Oklahoma City
Washington
Okeane City
Gilmore announces candidacy for Pentotoc sheriff
L R Gilmore announces intention to seek the nomination for sheriff of Pentotoc county. Further details about his candidacy will be provided later.
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Gilmore
Mont R
Pentotoc County
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