Democrats Must Unite for Davis Bryan Victory in Oklahoma
The piece urges Oklahoma Democrats to unite behind John W. Davis and Charlie Bryan to regain power, warning internal strife split the state four years earlier. It notes La Follette’s national impact, predicting the Wisconsin candidate may siphon votes but likely won’t topple the Democratic base, with Republicans bearing greater risk.
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Jackson
Wilson
Oklahoma
John W. Davis
Charlie Bryan
Mole Hills
Davis
Bryan
Wisconsin
House
Senate
la Follette
Bryans
Pontotoc County Farmers Benefit From Good Year
Pontotoc county reports modest gains from crops and livestock this year. Farmers boosted crops of small grain potatoes and garden produce while hogs poultry eggs and cream sales eased household finances. Ada's market strength grows with many teachers college students driving demand for produce.
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Pontotoc County
Teachers College
Ada
Tom Anglin Praised for Steady Acting Governor Role
The text lauds Tom Anglin for dignified conduct while acting governor during Gov Trapp’s absence. It notes he avoided spectacle, performed routine duties, and declined pardons, preserving government flow until the governor returns. It suggests the public should remember him if he seeks higher office.
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Tom Anglin
Gov. Trapp
Anglin
Tom
The Value of Teachers Colleges Praised
The author argues that prior to the college, students knew as little as their teachers and teachers lacked fundamentals of child development. If the recent fifteen years’ gains continue, future generations will be greatly blessed by improved education.
Pontotoc County Fair Promises Best Ever Show
The Pontotoc county fair promises the best exhibit line yet as products are gathered for the September show. It may be held downtown instead of at the fair grounds as in the past. Officials forecast a grand display of agricultural and livestock exhibits for the county.
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Pontotoc County
John W. Davis Emerges as Democratic Nominee
The piece endorses John W. Davis as a highly qualified Democratic candidate for chief executive. It highlights his West Virginia birth near the North South line, education at Washington and Lee, service as solicitor general, ambassadorship to Great Britain, and legal work in labor cases including defending Mother Jones. It notes his understanding of both regions and the need for a just, scholarly administration.
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United States
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Coolidge
Mr. Davis
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Great Old Southern University
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
House of Representatives
Wilson
Great Britain
New York City
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Mother Jones
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North
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Lincoln
Nomination Protocol Delays Announcement Of Davis
A note explains that Davis has not been officially informed of his nomination. He gave a brief speech before the convention but will not speak for publication until the committee delivers the news. The practice, though humorous, serves to formally launch a campaign as the nominee outlines his keynote and unites supporters.
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Coolidge
Davis
Glad News
Bryan
McAdoo backs Davis and Bryan. party unity for November
The article cites McAdoo’s clear endorsement of Davis and Bryan, arguing party harmony and readiness for the November election. It notes optimism for crop prices, Ada oil prospects, and a mix of political and regional observations about La Follette, southern voters, and historical zeal in campaigns.
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McAdoo
Davis
Bryan
All Bull Oil Drill Near Ada Seeks Oil and Health Resort
The All Bull Oil company reports a artesian sulphur water well at 867 feet in the Ada valley near Pecan Grove schoolhouse. It yields 75 barrels per hour and could triple. If oil is not found, a health resort may be built nearby, with both black and white sulphur waters attracting visitors.
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All Bull Oil Company
Pecan Grove Schoolhouse
Ada
Sulphur Water Prospect Prompts Frisco Well Bloom
A well near Frisco shows three levels of sulphur water erupting at the surface. The finding suggests a future boom in sulphur pools drinking water and a resort area alongside existing agricultural industrial and manufacturing interests.
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Frisco
Bowles and Smith Well Draws Oilmen Interest in Oklahoma County
W. D. Little, in Oklahoma City Monday, reports oil men are eager to invest in the Bowles and Smith well. The well behaves as expected and confidence in the county's oil future is rising.
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Bowles and Smith
W. D. Little
Oklahoma City
Oil Company Expands Drilling Near Ross Oklahoma
The Goldelling Oil and Gas Company has begun drilling a new well west of Ross using diamond tools. The firm also operates holdings in several other parts of the county.
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Ative
Goldelling Oil and Gas Company
Oklahoma City
Ross
Lloyd well drills around 1900 feet in section 6 3 7
A Lloyd well in section 6 3 7 is described as drilling at approximately 1900 feet. The report notes details of the drilling progress and location, indicating ongoing operations.
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Lloyd
Empire drills at 2200 feet near Frisco in section 4
O P Gilbert, credited as a Vaness pool discoverer, returns to the city after a Kansas business trip while Empire continues drilling at 2200 feet near Frisco in section 4 3 E.
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Empire
Frisco
O. P. Gilbert
Kansas
Hughes to Return from Missouri and Resume Test
W. C. Hughes is expected back from St. Joseph Missouri tonight and will likely resume operations on his test in section 28 4 7 tomorrow.
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W. C. Hughes
St. Joseph
Dix ie Company Hits Oil Sand in Offset Near Vaness
The Dixie Company drilling an offset to the discovery well in section 28-3-4 near Vaness struck a twenty foot sand at 973 feet that shows oil and is to be shot likely Sunday. The original well has produced thousands of barrels, while offsets east west and south failed to find the sand. the south offset did reach about 980 feet but was abandoned due to bad casing. George Bradfield, local representative, reported on the progress.
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Dixie Company
Vaness
Obituary for Ada area resident A. T. Trim
A. T. Trim, living near the brick plant south of Ada, died suddenly this morning of heart failure. Funeral plans await family input. An old timer in Ada's vicinity, he was noted for fine character and community standing. Once injured in a serious accident, he remained cheerful and sociable despite ongoing pain.
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M A. T. Trim
Mr. Trimm
Ada
State Singers to Meet at Sulphur in August
Oklahoma state singing convention plans near completion for Sulphur on August 1 2 and 2 led by state president A E Harshaw. He predicts one of the largest attendances as the event is hosted at a summer resort with assurances of good entertainment from the Chamber of Commerce.
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A. E. Harshaw
Harshaw
Chamber of Commerce
Buy it rent it sell it find it with a News want ad
A concise classified notice invites readers to place or respond to local want ads for buying renting selling or finding items services or opportunities through the News newspaper classifieds. The call emphasizes quick listings and broad reach within the community.
Fire Destroyed Four Stores in Business District
A blaze swept the business section yesterday starting in an empty store building and destroyed four store buildings. Losses were estimated at $10,000 as volunteer fighters could not prevent the flames.
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Ne Onean
Pe & F
Political Candidates for Democratic Primary 1924
The News announces candidates for the Democratic Primary on August 5 1924. Justice Supreme Court Eight District I L Cook Sheriff J B Tad Lillard County Superintendent of Public Instruction Mrs Parrie Britt Floyd For County Treasurer J W Westbrook second term Court Clerk L E Franklin J W Denton Representative Fred F Brydia Will M Thompson For County Weigher John Ward.
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Supreme Court
I. L
Cook
Parrie Britt A. Floyd
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