Italians Win Victory in Albania
Italian troops in Albania continue to advance per the war office. The Osumey river area saw enemy forces beaten back on both sides. Other notes mention cotton outlooks, upcoming dipping day, stock conditions, a local airship visit, and community events at Summers Chapel with teachers J. W. Roper and Miss Minnie Wall.
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Lakoda
Albania
Rome
War Office
Osumey River
Summers Chapel
J. W. Roper
Minnie Wall
L. D. Haskin
J. A. Pannel
A. Summers
Red Cross
Palestine News fifth issue reports Palestine theater sport and church notices
The Palestine News fifth issue from General Headquarters April 4 views chess problems Theatrical and Sporting Notes review concerts and a regimental show It lists church services at St George Jerusalem Hospice Mount of Olives and Marie Reparatrice junction of Jaffa and Jerico Roads Jerusalem Ads highlight Palestine crocodiles and Hotel Faste urging visitors to bring their own rations with emphasis on clean beds over mere beds
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Associated Press
Palestine
The
Palestine News
General Headquarters
St. George
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Convent of Marie Reparatrice
Jaffa
Jerico
Trotsky declares general military service in Russia
At the Russian Congress of Soviets Trotsky says Russia approaches general conscription to build a strong army. Washington meanwhile notes rapid changes in the Russian situation hindering any immediate decision on U S military aid, with plans so far aimed at weakening the western front.
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Associated Press
Rome
Leon Trotsky
Russia
Basel
Trotsky
Washington
United States
Farmers urged to plow fire guards for crop protection
Oklahoma City July 10 Special Farmers who think plowing fire guards is optional are mistaken. Government proclaims it a necessity to save crops and reduce railroad damage claims, protecting food for the nation and allies as well as government costs.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Merchants Warned to Reduce Christmas Orders in September
Oklahoma merchants and manufacturers are told that the Oklahoma State Council of Defense will begin a campaign to curb Christmas giving in September. The goal is to discourage purchases and ease burdens on labor and transportation while aligning with national thrift appeals.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Council of Nationals
Advisory Commission
Philadelphia War Chest overflowed with gifts for soldiers and reliefs
Philadelphia July 10 The citys war chest campaign launched by leading bankers collected $20,000,000 plus extra funds. Money will aid soldiers and sailors and relief for Belgium France Serbia Poland Armenia families. Posters urged 31 to 1 daily sacrifices from soldiers and stay-at-homes.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Red Cross
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
Young Women’s Hebrew Association
Commission On
War and Navy Departments
Salvation Army
National Jewish War Relief
Boy Scouts
Belgium
France
Serbia
Poland
Armenia
German Peace Talk Urges Speedy Peace With Honor
Amsterdam July 5 Vorwaerts Berlin socialist paper says German people crave a speedy peace with honor and any sensible accommodation will lead to realization.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Financial statement of Pontotoc County Bank 1918
Balance sheet shows resources loans and discounts bonds and warrants real estate and furniture and fixtures and cash on hand total assets 95 117 15. Capital stock paid in 10 000. Surplus and profits 325 39. Deposits 38 755 55. Checks notes and bills rediscounted 20 987 18. Bills payable 5 000. County official certifies correctness on July 8 1918 before Notary Charles L Berger.
Confederate veterans form committee for Tulsa reunion
At Sunday meeting a nine member committee was elected to arrange the general reunion in Tulsa. Members include S H Hargis W H Fisher A M Crow for veterans George Thompson Byron Norrell E R Banks for the Sons and Mrs J W Bolen Miss Mary Cowart and Catherine Edmiston for the Daughters. They hope for a large delegation in September and plan a special car if enough attend.
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Tulsa
S. H. Hargis
W. H. Fisher
A. M. Crow
George Thompson
Byron Norrell
E. R. Banks
J. W. Bolen
Mary Cowart
Catherin Edmiston
Efort
London Suburb Goes Into Pig Business
Hammersmith, a London suburb, plans a cooperative piggery under the food control committee. One thousand shares will be issued at ten shillings each, with each share entitling the holder to pork bacon and other pork products at cost price plus the corresponding profits on the investment.
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London
Hammersmith
Hammersmith Food Control Committee
Wilson Signs Twelve Billion Army Bill
President Wilson signed a twelve billion dollar army appropriation to fund army expenses as of July in Washington. The measure advances military funding amid ongoing national defense priorities.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
War casualties and artillery actions reported across fronts
Reports from London and Paris describe heavy German artillery and machine gun activity east of Amiens and local British advances near Nieppe wood. Casualty lists from Washington cite dozens killed or wounded and several missing, with Marines and army personnel listed and named individuals noted.
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Associated Press
London
Amiens
Villers- Bretonneaux
Ancre
War Office
Flanders
Morris
Nieppe Wood
Villers-Retoneux
Casualty List From Washington Reflects July 8 Dispatch
Washington reports a casualty list dated July 8 showing fifty names. Six killed in action, thirteen died of wounds, two died from accidents and other causes, with the remainder wounded severely.
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Washington
Army and Marine Casualty Lists Report July War Losses
Washington reports casualty lists with counts of Killed in action Died of wounds Died of disease Wounded severely Wounded slightly and Missing in action. Names include Private John F Few Rush Springs Oklahoma among wounded in action and multiple Marine entries.
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Washington
Army
Stig Prmegere
Seeoee
John F. Few
Rush Springs
Okla
Marine
Marine Corps
Arees
Strayer Elected President of National Education Assn
Pittsburg July 6 George W Strayer of Columbia University New York was chosen president at the closing session of the 56th annual convention of the National Education Association in Pittsburg Pennsylvania
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Pittsburg
George W. Strayer
Columbia University
New York
National Educational Association
Get your acting machine at the News office
An appeal invites readers to obtain an acting machine from the News office. Details on availability and pricing are expected in local notices. The item is presented as a practical tool for community theater and creative work.
Provisional Siberian Government Formed at Vladivostok
A new provisional government for Siberia with unanimous popular support has been established at Vladivostok. It vows to fight the central powers and aims to liberate Siberia from Bolshevik rule, avoid foreign intervention if possible, and grant universal suffrage.
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Associated Press
London
Siberia
Vladivostok
Ukraine peasants sow little grain amid fear of seizure
Informants report Ukrainian peasants sow only enough grain for themselves as fear of land confiscation and grain seizure by Germans and armed bands restricts planting. Reports from Russian wheat areas echo similar land disputes, worker shortages, and looming famine for millions next winter.
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Associated
Vologda
Associated Press
Ukraine
Germany
What the Allies Owe Italy in War Effort
William Potter, former ambassador to Italy and now Federal Fuel Administrator for Pennsylvania, urges honoring Italy’s war role. He notes Italy’s entry prevented French and British losses and argues Americans should display the Italian flag alongside Old Glory, the Union Jack, the French tricolor, and Belgium’s banner.
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Italy
Philadelphia
William Potter
Pennsylvania
Potter
France
America
Belgium
German Textile Industry Idle Reported in May
Four fifths of Germany's textile plants were idle in May with daily worsening misery among workers Deputy Kraetzig told the Reichstag and Vorwaerts reported. He called the textile industry paralyzed and warned that workers faced growing desperation amid syndicate moves to merge mills and monopolize polo cloth production.
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New York
Germany
Kraetzig
Reichstag
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Polos Mills
Cellularn
Nashville Wreck Toll Rises to 107 Dead 86 Injured
In a head on collision near Nashville two trains of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis line killed 107 and injured 86, mostly Black passengers. An investigation by the assistant regional director of railroad administration will determine causes.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
IIOASTERS OF SUGAR REGULATIONS JAILED
Two men, Jack Lofton and Aaron Dillard, spent three days in jail at Dilton for alleged sugar regulation violations. Lofton used assumed names to obtain more sugar. Dillard misrepresented his family size. They were released with a reprimand and warned of harsher punishment for future infractions. A Bartlesville dispute over prices prompted federal action. W B Alley of the state food administration investigated retailers for profiteering and ordered refunds and prosecutions if cases were found. Retailers may not price sugar above cost plus 4 to 3 cents a pound.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Jack Lofton
Aaron Dillard
Dilton
Food Administrations
Lofton
Dillard
Federal Food Administration For Oklahoma
Bartlesville
W. B. Alley
State Food Administration
Ballsville
County Defense Council Sets Slaveaker Slacker Hearings
The County Council of Defense approves a biweekly schedule of hearings for slackers and disloyal individuals. The first session is July 29 at 9 am in the courthouse, with hearings presided by E. S. Kerr and representation by R. Wimbish. Accused may hire counsel and receive five days notice.
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County Council of Defense
Red Cross
E. S. Kerr
Roff
Robert Wimbish
Lake Reopens for Bathers After Mill Repair
City commissioners repeal bathing ban at the lake noting Byrd's Mill is in good condition and lake water not needed for the city. Bathing is now allowed for the public.
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Byrd
Bank Statement for Pontotoc County Bank 1918
J B Edwards cashier swears the balance sheet is true to the best of knowledge. The report lists assets including bonds warrants and stamps and liabilities with capital stock surplus profits and reserves. dated July 1 1918 and sworn before a notary public.
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Ans Owenee County
Pontotoc
Cons Sales
Dank
Anomunty Owene Ee
L. McCauley
Cashier
Chas. L. Berger
Nora Oe
State of Oklahoma
of Pontotoc
J. B. Edwards
Edwards
Sgivens
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Holy Land
Ael
First State Bank
J. B. McCauley
Helen M. .McCauley
Paris
Montdidier
Aisne
Chavigny Farm
Nice
Philip Hoover
Sequire
William Pevehouse
Muskogee
Edward Hagedorn
Paoli
DR. Strayer
National Educators
Bera
Vladiv
Nashville Wreck
Council OF Defense
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