Leecraft Seeks State Treasurer Post Amid Endorsements
Oklahoma race widens as Col. Leecraft enters for State Treasurer with support from Governor Williams and fellow Republicans. A flurry of public expressions praises his business ability, integrity, and devotion. Endorsements from Melven Cormgh of McAlester and W M Pegg of Allen urge voters to back the candidate in the upcoming contest.
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Oklahoma
Williams
Leecraft
Denely
Melven Corm
McAlester
Okla
M. Pegg. Allen
Oxla
Adv
Miss Emma Stilwell Dead
Ada Oklahoma July 15 191 To Mrs A J Altom the death of Miss Emma Stilwell Palacios Texas daughter of J B Stilwell once resident of Egypt community Mr Alton was called to her bedside but arrived too late as she had already passed away Miss Stilwell died July 7 Her friends extend sympathy to the bereaved and say Emma was loved by many
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Emma Stilwell
Ada
Okla
Ada News
A. J. Altom
Mr. Altom
Palacios
Tex
J. B. Stilwell
Egypt
Alton
Stilwell
Emma
God
Bargain Apparel Offer Prompts Local Sale
Local ad notes a clothing promotion offering suits or dresses with each purchase. A $10 item triggers a free Burk’s offer and mentions promotional details. Ends date appears as 18-1tw 13-117w, with unclear validity and limited readable text. Entities include Burk's and a $10 price point.
Local Happenings From Ada Interspersed News
Ada, Okla. notes list residents and family travels, military assignments, and local visits. Several Ada families send members to Colorado, Dallas, and New York for duties, shopping, or schooling while others report on-nearby towns, weather, and community events.
Jown Edwards Seeks County Commissioner
To the voters of Commissioners District No 1 Jown Edwards announces his run for County Commissioner. He offers equal rights to all, notes three years in Steedman in the drug business and 23 years in Johnston County, and cites Democratic Army service since statehood. Born in Mississippi aged 41 with a wife and six children.
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Johnston
Misplapippi
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Steedman OK steady drought worries farmers and trades
The brief notes report corn half cut and cotton looking fine but needing rain. John Kite suffers a wrist fracture from an accident with a drill. W A Price family mourns Grandpa Price after his passing. Olen Westlake visits Nathan Hughes family. Local notices list Burk's sale items and a furniture advertisement.
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John Kite
Nathan Hughes
Olen Westlake
Aring
W. A. Price
Grandpa Price
Old Territory
Oklahoma
Okla
PIOER
McMinn Seeks Court Clerk Nomination For Pontotoc County
In a Democratic nomination appeal to Pontotoc County voters I C McMinn pledges capable service as Court Clerk, promises diligent duty, and vows to return the office spotless two years hence if elected. He thanks voters for past support as representative and asks for continued favor.
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Pontotoc County
I. C. McMinn
Notice of Sale of Real Estate In Fil Minor estate
Notice is given in pursuance of an order of Pontotoc County Court Oklahoma 1918 all two ninths interest of Filmore to be sold for cash. The property is the Southwest Quarter Section Four Township Five North Range East containing 160 acres more or less in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale upon cash terms and subject to court confirmation and deed delivery. Dated July 3 1918 Finley Guardian.
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Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Filmore
Pontotoc County
Finley Guardian
Premiums as War Savings Stamps Proposed at County Fair
Ontotoe County Fair manager J M Aydelot chairs council of defense propose premiums be issued as Thrift Stamps and War Saving Certificates. The plan targets other county fairs and likely nationwide adoption. Estimated annual premiums total about 50000 dollars.
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O.N. Walker
Ontotoe
J. M. Aydelotte
Ccouncil
Defense
Sunshine notes face drought and local events
The Sunshine correspondent reports continued dry weather harming corn but not cotton. Horace Kirkes of the U. S. N. returns on furlough and praises health while recounting gun boat service. Local residents include G. A. Pitt and others visiting Roft, crop sales to Pitt, and moves to Ada. Meetings led by P. A. Templeman near Oe for Baptist church. Community works toward thrift stamp quota.
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Misa Clive Conner
G. A. Pitt
H. E. Tinsley
M. Conner
Jim Kirkes
Ed Littlefield
J. D. Coplin
G. M. Pitt
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Nathan Edgin
Shawnee
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P. A. Templeman
Yano
Baptist Church
J Willis Blake
Ada
A. E. Crags
Roy Lindsey
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H. &. Tingley
H. D. Lee
S. N. Cantrell
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Mid-Summer Clearance Sale at Burk's Ladies Apparel
Readable fragments show a mid-summer clearance event at Burk's offering dresses skirts waistlines and pumps plus assorted food items. The notice emphasizes ladies wear and fur items, signaling a broad sale with mixed goods.
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Burk’s
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