Rains Boost Oklahoma Crop Prospects Reports Say
Oklahoma moisture from showers and heavier central rains promises the best corn crop in the state’s history. John A. Whitehurst, president of the state board of agriculture, notes bumper prospects for cotton, broom corn, and grain sorghum as cool weather follows the wet spell. Local stations record over an inch of rain, with lighter amounts outside the central belt.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Whitehurst
Kansas City Milk Strike Declares Famine Overgrading Ordinance
Patrons of four Kansas City dairies awoke to an advertisement signed by the four companies claiming a milk famine exists. The notice says the milk grading ordinance is unreasonable and would make milk a prohibitive luxury, and that the dairies will supply no more milk under the current rules.
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Kansas City
Daily
Local Farm Loan Firm Offers Immediate Cash Upon Title Approval
Cowling and Carpenter advertise ready funds for farm loans citing ample capital and immediate payout upon title approval. They invite borrowers to visit Norris-Haney Building and call Phone 5602 to arrange a trial loan.
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Cowling & Carpenter
Norris-Haney Building
Two Charged With Grand Larceny Are Admitted To Bail
J. L. Smith and Nig Campbell were charged with grand larceny after a preliminary examination in justice court. Each was admitted to bail of $1,000. Smith posted bond and was released, Campbell remained in jail in default. They allegedly stole leather belting from the Ada oil mill where Smith worked as night watchman.
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J. L. Smith
Nig Campbell
Justice Court
Smith
Campbell
Ada
What To Do When Bihous Eat No Meats
Advice urges avoiding meat and light foods with three Chamberlain tablets to cleanse the stomach and tone the liver. Expect to feel better in a day or two after following the regimen.
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Linda Harrod
Chamberlain
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Bihous
Adv
Robbery Charge Heard as Two Admit Bail Bond Set at $1000
The preliminary trial of Rube Douglass and Scott Miller was held yesterday with bond set at $1000. Douglass posted his bond. Miller remains jailed. They allegedly took about $40 from Sam Deaton while he slept on his porch. The pair claim residence between Allen and Citra. Wynona Oklahoma July 27 reports plans for a livestock show and agricultural exposition at Watson Park during the fall roundup.
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Rube Douglass
Scott Miller
Douglass
Miller
Sam Deaton
Allen
Citra
Wynona
Okla
Watson Park
Tal Crawford for County Judge in Pontotoc County
The Tal Crawford campaign appeals to Pontotoc County voters for the Democratic nomination for county judge. The letter highlights his military service in France with the AEF, legal practice in Ada, and commitment to public service. It urges support and promises faithful, efficient administration if elected. Campaign committee chairman Powell West signs.
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Pontotoc County
Tal Crawford
Crawford
Brest
France
Camp Travis
Camp Bowie
7Th Division
Regular Army
Mr. Crawford
United States
Camp Pike
Ada
Oklahoma
Powell West
Federal Reserve District Sees Optimistic Crop Driven Outlook
Kansas City notes midsummer trade quiet yet bright with crops. June operations show record grain yields, boosting fall business prospects. Price adjustments slow due to high stock costs. wholesalers and retailers cautious. Rail freight and money demand stable, with nine commercial failures in June 1920.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Tenth Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Dunn
McKeown Plans Ada Address and Open Office Visit
Tom D. McKeown announces his return from Washington and opening an office in the M. P. bank building in Ada. He asks for continued support and invites voters to an open air meeting Monday night at 8 15 p m on Broadway and Main in Ada.
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Washington
M. & P. Bank
Broadway
Main
Tom D. McKeown
Santa Fe to Resume Terminal Use in Chickasha August 1
The Santa Fe railroad will resume use of its Chickasha terminal on August 1 as officials announce the local offices were merged during federal control of the roads.
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Chickasha
Okla
Santa Fe Railroad
Beaumont Reports Another Bubonic Plague Case
Austin reports another bubonic plague case in Beaumont confirmed by state health officer C. W. Goddard after a telegram from Beaumont authorities. Goddard met with Dr. H. C. Hall, the plaque and quarantine commissioner, who had just returned from Beaumont.
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Austin
Texas
Beaumont
C. W. Goddard
Indian tepee cover with pictographs joins Oklahoma museum collection
W H Clark deposited a Buffalo hide tepee cover adorned with more than a hundred pictographs in the state historical museum. The piece, once owned by Sioux chief Two Bears, was obtained at Fort Rice in 1886 by Col. John G. Clark. The museum’s value call is high and a Two Bear family member may be invited to interpret the markings.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
State Historical Museum
W. H. Clark
Clark
Col
John G. Clark
Fort Rice
Dakota Territory
Two Bears
J. B. Thoburn
The
Oklahoma Historical Society
East
Two Bear
MORE SEATS FOR CONGRESS WOULD REQUIRE EXPANDING NUMBERS
Washington July 26 The Census committee chaired by Rep Siegel argues the 1920 census demands raising the House from 435 to at least 500 to avoid losing seats for Indiana Iowa Missouri Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Nebraska Vermont and Virginia If kept at 435 an increased district population would be needed pushing the base beyond 211 044 and forcing ten states to surrender one or more districts Siegel estimates 65 or 66 new seats would be required nationwide to preserve current representation Strong opposition exists among incumbents and some favor a floor as low as 300 members The plan would be drafted after Congress reconvenes in December and could pass in early 1921 Since 1790 the House has grown with population except 1840 when it shrank to 232 seats. the 10-state list reflects those most affected by population shifts.
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House
Siegel
Congress
Joke Fight Leads Couple To Plead Guilty In Court
Jokes escalated into a street altercation at the cement plant where T. J. Gunn and W. G. Gibson work. Both men pleaded guilty in Justice Brown's court, each paying 13.50 and leaving. The incident followed one man dousing the other with cold water as he slept. In other news, Chicago markets slid as wheat and pork fell sharply amid factory closures.
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Tresden
T. J. Gunn
W. G. Gibson
Justice Brown
Death notices of Mrs Mary Coley and child Roy Bond
Mrs Mary's death occurred at 9 AM at Jim Laughlin's East 4th Street home. Funeral at North Ada tabernacle 3 PM tomorrow. Rev. Taylor and Nettles in charge. burial in Rosedale. Survived by son T. L. Coley, brother Jim Laughlin, and several relatives. Roy Bond died at the family home 322 East 15th. funeral at noon with C. V. Dunn officiating. burial in Rose Dale.
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Mary Coley
Jim Laughlin
East &Th Street
North Ada
Roy Bond
A. P. Bond
East 15Th
C. V. Dunn
The
Christian Church
Fgh
Rosedale
Villa Near Surrender Arrangements Reported in Eagle Pass
Francisco Villa is in telegraphic talks at Sabinas with President de Huerta and General Martinez of the Torreon zone to arrange his surrender, according to advices received at Eagle Pass.
Sasakwa Family Killed in Katy Train Collision
Two dying after Texas Special collision near Caney and Tushka. Pruitt family mother and one child killed outright. Father dies on train after picking up victims. Another daughter later dies in hospital. Vehicle carried a long distance. home listed as Sasakwa or Holdenville. Relatives ready for burial arrangements.
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Durant
Okla
Caney
Tushka
Here
Katy
Pruitt
Sasakwa
Holdenville
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