Real Toys for Kiddies Again On Christmas
Toys makers promise a brighter season with kid dolls having real hair this year and more mechanical toys for American children. Rubber dolls and china headed dolls remain scarce, bisque dolls dressed in simple styles. Oklahoma faces a rush due to last year’s gift buying ban. wholesale dealers prep by month end as retailers begin early shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie McCutcheon
Raleigh
Oklahoma Coucil
Oklahoma
Fourth of July in Hicks Texas Bright with Visits
Private Homer Hollins of Talia ferro Field Hicks Texas returned home for a few days furlough. Many from the community spent the Fourth at Big Sandy and Sunday dinners were shared by Misses McKnight and others. Various neighbors visiting, dinners and social visits are noted with reports of Charley Ray's illness worsening. June Bug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hollins
Taliaferro Field
Hicks
Texas
Big Sandy
Della
Nellie Simpson
Annie
Dollie Fulton
Beulah Simpson
Katie Hollins
Thelma Vaden
Ada Smith
McKnight
Harvest Fields
Jess Fulton
Brown
Jewel Vaden
Stella Mce-Knight
Maude
Mary Martin
Velma Franklin
Lula Cantrell
Sighon Hammond
Icy Balthrop
Edith Mellican
Colbert
Verrice Nichols
Union Hill
Egypt
May Sellers
Myrtle Franklin
Vadie Alton
Annie Fulton
Eliza Ray
Stella
Ozie McKnight
Pleasant Hill Items Recap Of Local Happenings And News
Pleasant Hill community notes report a strong crop year with cotton and corn and a refreshing Saturday shower. Local visits include Harry Fuller to Sheep Creek and Miss Uma Zumbro staying with sister Mrs Bradie in Ada to study music. Returning soldiers, singing conventions, church attendance, and a big meeting beginning Saturday the 12th are mentioned, with neighbors hosting and traveling to Ada and Rocky Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Harry Fuller
Sheep Creek
Ollie Kincade
Fuller
Morris
Allen
Rocky Chapel
Uma Zumbro
Bradie
Ada
Uma
Wan Killed at Vanoss Tuesday
J W Tims about seven years old a longtime Vanoss settler was killed when his horse ran away causing the buggy to overturn his neck broke and he died instantly near his Midland home at about one in the afternoon He was a mail carrier out of the Vaness post office and a highly respected citizen He was the father of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tims
Vanoss
Mr. Tims
Vaness
Midland
Thedford's Black Draught Praised By Family Patient
A Mrs Chas Gaston lauds Thedford's Black Draught as a long standing family remedy for headaches constipation liver and bowel troubles. She notes it has saved doctor bills and kept them from bed for years. She urges readers to try the vegetable remedy to regulate the liver and cleanse the bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
Ford’s
U S Bound to Defend France Against Attacks
Paris reports the texts of the France United States and France Great Britain accords. The US France treaty bars fortifications east and west of the Rhine and περιο etc. It requires U S military aid to France if protections fail. The pact goes to the League of Nations council and to the U S Senate and French Parliament for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
United States
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Germany
Rhine
Council of the
League of Nations
United States Senate
Three New Brick Buildings Planned on East Main Street
E. L. Steed will develop three 35 by 140 foot brick one story buildings on East Main Street just west of the Dodge motor agency. Dirt hauling is under way to level the lots and construction will begin by August 1 pending material supply. The existing dwelling will be moved off the site.
Movement for Ada Rescue Home Proposed by Local Leaders
Business and professional men and public officials met at P A Norris's office to form a rescue home for Ada. Rev S B Damron spoke on establishing a nonsectarian facility to aid fallen girls, similar to Crittenden homes, with option to enter and church backing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Norris
Ada
Rev
S. B. Damron
Oklahoma
Crittenden Homes
Damron
MeGER'S BABY ELIXIR advertised for infant relief
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep MeGER'S BABY ELIXIR on hand to treat sour stomach wind colic diarrhea and summer complaint. The patent remedy claims no opium morphine or injurious drug and is priced 25 cents and 60 cents per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meger
Bart Smith
Tax dodgers face long prison terms in Boston case
Oklahoma City July 4. Tax dodgers William A. English and John H. O'Brien, Boston wool merchants, received eighteen months in prison for conspiracy to defraud the federal income tax. Commissioner Daniel C. Roper vows relentless action and severe penalties, with civil suits to recover taxes and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
William A. English
John H. O’brien
Boston
Internal Revenue
Daniel C. Roper
English
O’brien
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Kansas Textbook State Publication Denounced by Educator
Prof. H. L. Shirer, Topeka superintendent, told the National Education Association that Kansas state publication of textbooks has failed. He argued it ignored local needs, harmed rural schools, and became a political parasite feeding on public credulity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
H. L. Shirer
Topeka
Kansas
National Education Association
Shirer
Kernel
Port Riley to Return to Strictly Cavalry
Junction City Kan July 4 Fort Riley will revert to a cavalry post soon under a Twentieth Infantry evacuation order. The Second Cavalry now in France will replace the infantry. The post war garrison includes mounted service school farriers and horses hoers cooks and bakers and hospital units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Kan
Fort Riley
Second Cavalry
France
Tewentieth Infantry
Mounted Service
Ada Loan Company Ready For Business
The Home Building and Loan Association of Ada completed final organization and elected officers: R. W. Simpson president M. C. Wilson vice president John P. McKinley secretary W W L Whittaker treasurer. Offices will be at John McKinley's East Main. An executive committee was chosen to review loan applications. The company is ready to accept loan requests with funds in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Building and Loan Association of Ada
R. W. Simpson
M. C. Wilson
John P. McKinley
W.W. L. Whittaker
John McKinley
East Main
Rives
M. R. Chilcutt
Clyde C. Randle
P. A. Norris
Killed in Machinery at Cement Plant
Jep Whitehead 26 was killed at 6 10 pm yesterday while working in the raw mix at the cement plant. He was caught in a revolving shaft. injuries were extensive and he died after ten minutes. He lived at 21st and Robinson and had two years at the plant with prior military service. funeral planned at Rosedale with relatives from Holdenville present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jep Whitehead
Mr. Whitehead
Whitehead
Shelton & Criswell
Rosedale
Holdenville
21St and
Robinson
Army Demobilization Set to Reach Peace Basis by Sept 30
Washington July 4 The War Department ordered demobilization to a peace time strength of 233 308 officers and men by September 30 under the national defense act. The act authorizes 169 493 line troops and 63 815 staff corps plus military departments with a total 233 308. Officials say the cut is necessary to offset current excess and imply withdrawal of most of the American expeditionary force within weeks. Domestic ports and insular defense would require nearly the remaining peace time force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Weather Bureau Recommends Delay for B-34 Return Flight
About 48 hours delay in the start of the return flight of the B-34 was advised by the weather bureau in a message to the dirigible's commander at Mineola New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Mineola
N. Y
Milk Leg Relief Report From Mrs Chrisman
Mrs. R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas reports relief from an ulcer caused by milk leg symptoms. She claims improvement after treatment and notes ongoing care and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Chrisman
Paducah, Texas
Rural Carrier Examination in Pomotoc County Oklahoma
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Pomotoc County Oklahoma to fill rural carrier positions at Stonewall and other post offices. The exam is July 26, 1919, open to domiciled citizens meeting Form No. 1977 requirements. Applications should be sent to the Commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Pom Totoc
Oklahoma
Acts
Stonewall
Commission
Washington
Summer Complaint in Children Proves Chamberlain Remedy Safe
The ad states summer complaint in children now has fewer deaths with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy widely used. With castor oil as directed and proper diet, it claims about ninety nine of one hundred recover. It quotes Mr. W. G. Campbell of Butler Tennessee praising the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
Red tape absent in employment of disabled men
Washington reports one hoop removed in placing disabled workers. No employer reports are required and the work is matched to the man's physical condition and ability as a laborer.
Richest Indian in War Seeks Peaceful Rest in California
Osage millionaire Joe Mills, the wealthiest Indian in the U S service, ends fighting after 18 months including Chateau Thierry. Wounded, he wears a sling and travels to Los Angeles to rest and care for wife and eight year old son while vowing to serve again if needed. Mills earned wealth from Oklahoma oil lands and served in field artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Joe Mills
America
Chateau Thierry
Mills
France
Sam
United States of America
Oklahoma
The
Field Artillery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wan
Georgia
U.S
East Main ST
Calomel
Port Riley
ADA Loan Company
Gement
Rogers
M. Levin
Ada Vulcanizing Co
Hide and Produce CO
North Broadway
Liberty Markets
West Main
Gabe E. Parker
Five Civilized Tribes
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Interurban
Texas Electric Railway
Denison
Sherman
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Cleburne
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!