Oklahoma voters urged to reelect E W Hardin insurance chief
Luther Harrison in Holdenville Democrat urges Democrats to support E W Hardin for reelection as insurance commissioner. He highlights a record of efficiency and honesty, noting the department collected 751352.27 in fees last year at a state cost of 20793.93, netting 730559.34 in profit for Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
E. W. Hardin
Hardin
Luther Harrison
Holdenville
Democrat
Ada Public Schools Progress in Teacher Qualifications
The Ada city schools show rapid improvement in teacher qualifications. Most educators hold first grade certificates or better, many are normal graduates, and a large portion have degrees from recognized colleges. Ada now ranks among top towns in the state for high school work recognition. Superintendent Hickman and staff deserve congratulations.
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Ada
Supt. Hickman
If any man can convince me I am wrong
The speaker echoes Marcus Aurelius on truth and change seeking to prove error in thinking or action. He argues that improvement comes from abandoning deception and ignorance rather than clinging to beliefs. The reflection compares ancient wisdom with modern advances in science, travel, and technology.
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Marcus Aurelius
Poultry Club Members Urged to Join County Association
A suggestion proposes that more boys and girls in poultry clubs also join the county poultry association. They share goals and could cooperate for advantage. The county group offers a year's Poultry Journal with annual dues at one dollar.
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Poultry Clubs
County Poultry Association
County Association
The
Poultry Journal
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Secures $6 Million Loan
The Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association has obtained a $6,000,000 loan from the War Finance Board to support the forthcoming crop season. The funds aim to stabilize lending and smooth operations for growers amid wartime demands.
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Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association
War Finance Board
A Menace to All Classes in Soap Box Politics
A critique warns that stirring class hatred by soap box politicians and sensationalist press undermines government. It argues that no single class should rule and cautions against demagogues who inflame underdogs to gain power and wealth.
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France
Russia
Lenine
Trotsky
Many Republicans file for state offices in 1920 outlook
Republican candidates flood filings for state offices with corporations and confidence, many more seeking than Democrats. Corporation Commissioner leads with thirteen Republican filings to nine by Democrats, lieutenant governor sees ten Republican hopefuls to nine Democrats. Local oil well chatter touches Roff and Stratford, with friendly rivalry over ownership.
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Salt River
Man’s insanity plea sparks call for lifelong confinement
A writer argues juries release dangerous criminals by claiming temporary insanity. He claims experts tailor testimony and urges lifelong confinement in a secure hospital to protect the public, warning that insanity could recur if criminals remain at large.
Parable Tangles Politics Faith and Luck in Oklahoma
A hornbook of notes on public figures and trends, the piece savages political backers and belief in Santa Claus myths, cites the Spiro Times cheering K K K votes in Oklahoma, critiques Thoburn’s Davis tale, notes cotton crop forecasts and boll weevil fight, and muses on rhetoric, ambition, and human vanity.
Granada Legends Fuel Global Swindle Of Impoverished Princesses
AP dispatch from Granada, Spain, June 13 reports Americans fleeing the homeland in search of a wealthy imprisoned princess. The tale, tied to Moorish legends, notes hotelkeepers detect such visitors as impostors ply the myth of captives in towers and caverns along the Alhambra and nearby castles by the sea, with names borrowed from historic queens and figures.
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Associated Press
Granada
Spain
United States
Germany
Washington Irving
Alhambbra
Zayd
Moraymah
Aishah
Distressed Princess Swindle Involving Secret Letters
The text describes schemes targeting distressed princesses via confidential letters. Victims are urged to keep quiet to avoid endangering the princess, with some turning to foreign councils or the Spanish police in attempts to recover money given to swindlers.
Coal strike talks adjourn without agreement in Washington
Washington July 3 Deadlocked over a basis for settlement in the bituminous coal strike the conference of operators and United Mine Workers officials adjourned until next Monday without a proposal or committee. Government representatives led by Secretary of Labor Davis noted no agreement or program, though Hoover endorsed continued talks as long as unity lasts. John L. Lewis stays in Washington while Alfred M. Oglet remains likely to do so as field discussions resume.
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Labor
Davis
Harding
Hoover
Ohio
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Alfred M. Ogle
National Coal Association
Turkey Paint Colors Popular Worldwide
In Turkey the most popular colors of paints are blue, green, light green, gray and red. Seattle plans a school of criminology, claimed to be the first in America. India’s area is said to equal all of Europe except Russia.
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America
India
Europe
Russia
Shoes Made From Fish and Snakeskin Spark Interest
A local want ad advertises innovative footwear crafted from fish skin and snakeskin. The unusual materials attract shoppers seeking distinctive fashion items and potential bulk orders for specialty stores.
Statewide and county offices slate lists candidates
A list of candidates for State Senator State Insurance Commissioner State Treasurer and other county offices appears with names such as W H Ebey Joseph C Looney E W Hardin A S F Shaw and W O Pratt F H McKeel plus congressional candidate Tom D McKeown and several county posts including Sheriff County Attorney Tax Assessor Weigher Clerk Treasurer Court Clerk County Judge and County Commissioners with incumbents noted and multiple districts represented.
McMullin's Formula Praised for Quick Relief and Preventive Use
Scores of sufferers praise McMullin's Formula for rapid relief in run-down people and as a preventative for germ diseases. The tonic is recommended for colds bronchial and lung troubles and is said to keep bronchial passages free from germs. Safe for children it is marketed by Tilden McMullin Co Sedalia Missouri and sold at F H Wozencraft's Drug Store.
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Tilden McMullin, Co
Sedalia
F. H. Wozencraft
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