Announcement of Democratic primary candidates
The News lists candidates for various offices subject to the August 4 Democratic primary. Names include R H Wilson for State Superintendent, R M Roddie for Congress District 4, Robert M Rainey for Supreme Court, J W Davis and R H Chase for State Senate, Tom D McKeown for District Judge, Sam H Hargis for Representative, several sheriffs and clerks, Lee Daggs for County Treasurer, Arden L Bullock for County Attorney, J W Westbrook for Court Clerk, Henry Kroth and S R Treadwell for County Commissioner Dist 1, J D Garr and I R Gilmore for Dist 2.
NewsNames New Secretary August First
W. D. Little joins the News as secretary starting August 1 and will assist the editor and manager. He has prior newspaper experience in North Carolina and has purchased stock to make the paper his permanent home. Byron Norrell, president. The campaign literature of C. M. Allen for state superintendent claims the state board civil service policy is vicious and keeps incompetent friends on the faculty. a counter question follows.
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Little
North Carolina
C. M. Allen
State Board of Education
Wilson
Allen
R. L. Williams
John R. Williams
J. C. Mahr
Low Frame
Board of Affairs
Ben Riley
State Election Board
Cruce
Robertson
Judge Williams
Good Government Club
Wilson for State Superintendent Repels Civil Service Critique
The article defends R. H. Wilson as a capable state superintendent candidate. It cites his record improving rural schools, eliminating political influence in teacher hiring, consolidating rural systems, saving funds, and securing federal aid, while noting his limited campaigning effort.
Tribute to Mrs Paul Middleton in Steedman
The death of Jocie Middleton on July 9 1914 in Steedman is noted. She suffered typhoid fever for weeks and leaves a husband and eight children. The Steedman Grove Woodmen Circle honors her as a loyal worker and recalls the loving devotion of wife and mother.
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Paul Middleton
Steedman
Jocie Middleton
Middleton
Electric Bitters Tonic Promises Appetite Boost
Indigestion and loss of appetite blamed on liver and stomach troubles. Electric Bitters is advertised as a spring tonic that cleanses the system and improves overall health. Mr. T. D. Peeble reports stomach relief after using it. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1.00. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also advertised for eczema.
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T. D. Peeble
Bucklen
Sever Attack of Colic Cured by Remedy
E. E. Cross traveling in Virginia and the South fell severely ill with colic. A merchant recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and two doses cured him. Advertises to carry a bottle when traveling and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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E. E. Cross
Virginia
Chamberlain
Sam F. Guin
Whatley
Ala
Oklahoma Women May Hold Office in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules no constitutional gender distinction in holding county clerk or district court clerk offices. Mrs John Stone of Washita County sought to appear on the ballot for county clerk. court reverses lower ruling and grants mandamus directing ballot placement.
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Oklahoma City
District Court
Supreme Court
Justice Turner
John Stone
Washita County
County Election Board
Election Board
High Court
Anarchist Becky Idelson Hunger Strike Faces Women Officials
New York July 22 Becky Idelson the anarchist hunger striker is opposed by a female corrections commissioner a woman doctor a woman nurse and woman jailers. She has been foodless over 50 hours and forcible feeding may be used if needed but Commissioner Katherine Davis believes she will soon be hungry enough to eat voluntarily.
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New York
Becky” Idelson
Corrections
Katherine Davis
Becky
Herring Leads in Oklahoma Campaign After Large Crowds
Herring held the lead in the govern or race as he drew the largest and most enthusiastic crowds of the campaign. A Saturday Oklahoma City meeting drew a crowd cited by the Daily Oklahoman as among the largest this year for any candidate.
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Herring
Oklahoma City
Daily
Oklahoman
Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
Advertises Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe pleasant tasting liver remedy to replace dangerous calomel. Promotes other products like Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid for infections and sewing machines from Singer with installment terms dated 1914–1916.
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Dodson
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Ada, Okla
Superintendent Wilson addresses big crowd in Ada
R H Wilson state Superintendent of Public Instruction and re election candidate spoke to about 500 students and citizens at East Central Normal auditorium. He outlined rural school reforms including six months attendance, a permanent rural teacher certificate, and keeping high learning institutions free of politics. He urged school farm home coordination and a multi year teaching term to retain teachers. Ada welcomed him and praised his support for East Central Normal.
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Wilson
Oklahoma
East Central
Ada
East Central Normal
Dallas Man Bowman Fatal Suicide by Carbolic Acid
Dallas July 18 John Bowman former secretary to Governor Campbell committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. Despondency from continued illness is believed to have caused the rash act. Also notes for sale and use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR with local druggists Ramsey Drug Co.
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Dallas
John Bowman
Campbell
Dr. Simmons Squaw Wine for Women Ends Nervousness
A health tonic claims to cure headaches stomach sickness irregularities languidness bad breath and poor appetite in women. The remedy is advertised as specially adapted to the female system and sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co at one dollar per bottle.
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Darby
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
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Joe) Sloan
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