President Wilson argues for League of Nations in Senate
The president declares no legal duty to report Paris steps yet offers a forceful defense of the League. He says peace requires concert among nations and that critics miss the people’s support for joining an international coalition to safeguard world security. The Senate and people demand the League and will not be denied.
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Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Paris
League
Single Taxers Enter National Politics in NYC Convention
On June 28 in New York City Single Taxers formed a new party breaking from Henry George doctrine and opposing Democratic alignment. Delegates from a dozen states attended the first and only national convention for this movement with broader sympathy abroad. The platform is a one plank charter and a unanimous racial rights resolution aids negro freedom while unsettling some Democratic stalwarts.
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New York City
Henry George
Democratic Party
Baker
Lane
Judge Brandeis
Labor Post
California
Friends of
Negro Freedom
McKeown Urges Reinstatement Rules For Army Insurance
Congressman McKeown outlines reinstatement options for discharged soldiers, sailors, and Marines whose War Risk Insurance lapsed. Procedures vary by time since discharge and prior premiums, including no medical exam in many cases and options to reinstate partial coverage from $1000 to $10000. Applicants must provide full personal and service details.
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United States
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D. C
McKeown
Tom D. McKeown
M. C
Oklahoma District
Nothing Calm About It In Love Advice
Laura Jean Libby asserts that falling in love cannot be calm and compares it to a fire department rushing to a hurry-up alarm. She argues there is no difference between love and a fire alarm in urgency.
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Laura Jean Libby
Laura Jean
Oyster described as low sensibility by English naturalist
An English naturalist characterizes the oyster as a creature with minimal head development and almost no nervous system or sensory ability. He asserts it mainly has a body mass and a stomach, contrasting this with a claim about I W W.
Boro Zone Promoted as Ideal Antiseptic and Healing Agent
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. Boro Zone is touted for use on man or beast and advertised as the ideal healing agent. Available in four sizes 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by Bart Smith.
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Bart Smith
Adv
Oklahoma Corporations Face Charter Forfeiture Over Tax
About 5,000 domestic corporations in Oklahoma may lose their charters for delinquent corporation license taxes. A. L. Walker of the corporation commission said the state will advertise the delinquent firms and direct suits for charter forfeiture. Foreign and domestic firms must obtain a license to do business in Oklahoma.
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News
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
A. L. Walker
Corporation Commission
Walker
Snow Linament Offers Fast Back Pain Relief Claim
Hard work in a bent position causes a back stitch and strain that needs assistance. BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT promises penetrating relief for sore muscles. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Bart Smith.
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Ballard
Bart Smith
Adv
Burk's Style Shop Ad Blouses Sale Announcement
An ad from Burk's Style Shop promotes an assortment of new blouses. Includes a July sale note and local shop details for shoppers seeking latest fashions.
Pontotoc County urged to build a court house in Ada
The county must raise funds to erect a court house after buying land in Ada two years ago. The current jail is rickety and overcrowded, with poor conditions and safety concerns. A bond election requires 25 percent of last general election voters to petition the commissioners court, and residents are urged to circulate petitions promptly.
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Pontotoc County
Garvin County
Hughes County
Holdenville
Ada
Court House
Oklahoma
Jim McCarty
American Dead May Yet Remain In French Graves
War department and a House committee oppose returning US soldiers’ bodies from France. They cite grieving families, uncertain identifications, and practical difficulties as reasons. French officials likewise urge against removal. a French senate bill would block remans for three years. Later, an unrelated herb cure promoted by Bart Smith appears.
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Special Service
Washington
War Department
Military Committee of the House
France
Department
Greene
Baker
Ambassador Fletcher cites murders of Americans in Mexico
American Ambassador Henry Pr. Fletcher told the House Rules Committee that in three years about fifty Americans have been killed in Mexico with no prosecutions by Mexican authorities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry Pr. Fletcher
Mexico
House Rules Committee
Missing heifer sought near Ada on Oakman Road
A year old Lost Brown Jersey heifer with a stick yoke fastened by wire is missing. Information to J. R. Rowland, 4 miles northeast of Ada on Oakman road is requested.
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J. R. Rowland
Ada
Oakman Road
American Soldiers Clash With Yaqui Indians
Twenty seven were killed Thursday morning in a clash between Yaqui Indian bandits and the garrison at Potam Sonora 470 kilometers south of Nogales according to a British passenger arriving.
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Nogales
Ariz
Potam Sonora
Here
Southern
Farms for sale buy now contact Melton and Lehr
Buyers seek 40 60 890 and 120 acre farms for quick sale. If you have property list with Rol low Building contact Melton and Lehr by phone 108.7-22-ltd-2tw.
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Melton & Lehr
Rollow Building
For Sale Crop Details By Local Farmer
For sale growing crop: 20 acres corn 16 acres cotton 4 acres millet 3 acres cane. Crop laid by J. L. Henry located one mile south and 1/2 mile west of Ahloso. 7-14-2rd-2tw
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J. L. Henry
Ahloso
Land listings outline multiple farms for sale near Ada and Stratford
A long property list details 15 parcels around Ada, Center, Stratford, and nearby towns. Each entry notes acreage, location, improvements such as houses barns and wells, cultivated area, water, timber or pasture, and asking price per acre or total price with cash terms. Some parcels include alfalfa, timber, or specific sale conditions.
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Ahloso
Ada
Byrd’s Mill
Rofft
Center
Frisco
Stratford
Vaness
B. D. Nichols
Conley
Santa Fe
W. G. McCain
Boston elevatored carmen end strike with eight hour day
Boston workers on the Elevated railway voted to accept a arbitration award and return to work. The agreement sets an eight hour day and pay increases up to 62 cents hourly retroactive to May 1. Officials say it gives the best conditions among similar jobs in the United States.
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Boston
Board of Arbitration
United States
America
McGeer's Baby Elixir Ad Claims Urgent Use
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGeer's Baby Elixir on hand for sour stomach wind colic diarrhea or summer complaint. It declares the remedy wholesome with no opium morphine or injurious drug and lists prices 25c and 50c per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
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McGeer
Bart Smith
Burk's Style Shop Unveils Fall Dresses in Big Showing
A strong display of new fall dresses greeted shoppers at Burk's Style Shop, drawing a large attendance and showcasing seasonal designs. The event highlighted fashion options for the season and offered customers a broad selection.
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Burk’s Style Shop
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Latta
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West Main
Stauffer’s Business College
East Main
Carmen
South Broadway
East Main Street
H. Dodson
Harden & Lawrence
L. D. Jeter
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