Drys Say They Are Still on the Map at Prohibition Rally
Prohibition Party keynote Aaron S. Watkins told delegates in Lincoln Nebraska that the party remains active and aims for a presidential ticket. He urged firm law enforcement, warned against wet silence in major parties and called for a large, aggressive campaign. Lost keys notice at Pontotoc Gin offers reward.
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Aaron S. Watkins
Lincoln
Nebraska
Associated Press
Neb
Prohibition Party
Watkins
Prohibition
Germantown
Ohio
League of Nations
Wilson
United States
Friends of the Cause
Epee Lea
Pontotoc Gin
Speaking of hell as a hot place dispute inquiry
A Tulsa World reader voices doubt about the precise location labeled as hell, inviting any attendee to challenge the exact spot with arguments or alternatives.
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Tulsa
Hell
Choosing
An essay likens life to a game of choosing from thought to final rest. It notes how each decision at every turn shapes outcomes such as career, marriage, and life satisfaction, urging discretion and thoughtful judgment.
Oklahoma Corn Prospects Boosted by Moisture Gains
Oklahoma weather bureau reports ample ground moisture and an excellent to good corn crop for the week ending July 20. Early corn maturing, later plantings in silk and tassel. cotton advancing well in southern and western areas. northeast sees heavy rain and slower progress. Grain sorghum broom corn sweet potatoes peanuts and truck crops show excellent progress and strong prospects.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
Kansas Harvests Record Wheat Crop Across State
Kansas farmers completed harvesting more than 10 million acres of wheat scattered across the state center to the northwest. The season began in southern counties a month ago and, aided by spring rain, the crop rebounded from early drought and wind damage to reach a record yield potentially exceeding 14.28 bushels per acre.
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Peka
Kansas
United States
Wheat
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas Bureau of the
Federal Bureau of Crop Statistics
Democratic Campaign Craft Near Sail For Cox Ticket
Columbus Ohio July 21 The democratic campaign organization grows as George White elected national committeeman and campaign manager to succeed Homer Cummings. Governor Cox and White outline plans for headquarters and committees with August 7 and 9 notification dates for Cox and Roosevelt. Roosevelt to tour western states while Cox advances in the east.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
George White
White
Homer
Cummings
Wilbur Marsh
Iowa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Former Crown Prince Grieves for Dead Brother
WIERGENEN July 19. The sudden death of Prince Joachim shocks his brother the former German crown prince who learned the news this morning from Adjutant Munheim. The two princes enjoyed a long standing friendly relationship and the former crown prince was the family favorite.
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Associated Press
Wiergenen
Joachim
Munheim
Frederick William
Big Money Offers Stir Oklahoma Political Race
Oklahoma City July 19 News Special Service reports Ferris supporters offered large cash incentives in a local political contest. Two $10,000 cashier's checks awaited Gore backers' uptake and up to $50,000 more was claimed ready at Ferris HQ. A booster pledged amounts from 1000 to 25000 to secure Ferris carries in Comanche county Lawton and Gore precincts.
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News Special Service
Oklahoma City
Ferris
Gore
Comancheco
Lawton
Oklahoma-co
Scott Ferris Oklahoma Campaign Remembered as Loyal Leader
The piece extols Scott Ferris as a wartime and political leader in Oklahoma. It highlights his rapid rise to a committee chair, seven re-elections, and his swift, attentive service to constituents. It notes his wartime sacrifices and steadfast patriotism amid Gore opposition.
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Oklahoma
Scott Ferris
Gore
Ferris
Harlow’s Weekly
Democracy of
Lawton
Congress
House of Representatives
Chicago
Wilson
West
United States
National Committee
Scott
America
Republic
Present Conditions Spark Big Lumber Price Rise
The Nes notes a sharp lumber price advance driven by large crops and scarce freight cars. Sutherland Lumber of the city advertises stocked yards and offers retail prices near wholesale costs during the surge. Also promotes fall and winter dresses at Burk's Style Shop with new fabrics.
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Nes
Sutherland Lumber Company
Burk’s Style Shop
Yeargain and Abney Open New Ada Furniture Firm
ToARE Frank Yeargain and J O Abney start Yeargain and Abney in the Granger building at 209 11 East Main Ada with a large varied stock. They plan a formal opening next Saturday from 3 to 10 PM and will offer a complete line of home furniture in a double building. They are longtime Ada residents with barber and grocery backgrounds respectively.
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Frank Yeargain
J. O. Abney
Granger
East Main
Yeargain & Abney
Ada
Yeargain
Abney
First Gun in Race for Corporation Commissioner
O R Thraves declares candidacy in a state campaign race asserting demand for a square deal for all and a cleaning of state offices. He targets public service monopolies like Bell Telephone and utilities Oklahoma Gas and Electric and Oklahoma Natural Gas, urging duty and reform to ensure good government.
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Bell Telephone Company
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Caesar
O. R. Thraves
Oklahoma plans million dollar farm purchase program
Oklahoma City reports about one million dollars available for farm purchases under the 1919 home loan act effective July 1. More than eight thousand loan request blanks have been requested. loans cover up to 50 percent of farm value with a maximum of 2000 from the home loan fund and additional funds from a New College Fund.
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Oklahoma City
Ctizens
Oklahoma
E. P. Bryan
Commissioners of the Land Office
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