Letter Home From California Trip Describes Westward Journey
A long letter recounts a West to California rail journey in intense heat. The writer details stops in Kansas City Trinidad Albuquerque Barstow and Los Angeles, descriptions of desert scenery and Fort Kearny soldiers, war trophies at Exposition Park and a vivid tank scene, plus notes on weather, food prices, beaches and family at home. The tone blends travelogue with personal affection and political mentions.
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Nez
Middle West
California
America
Tower
Kansas City
Kansas
France
Red Cross
New York
la Junta
Colorado
Trinidad
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Meg
Arizona
Flagstaff
Great National Forest Reserve
Sam
San Francisco Peaks
Needles
Rockies
Santa Fe
Camp Kearney
Kingman
Rocky Mountain
Barstow
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Commencement Address at East Central Normal
Rev G J Rousseau preached at the tenth annual East Central normal commencement in Ada praising education as training to live and urging study of the classics. Luther Harrison spoke on liberty and national unity, noting the Mayflower Revolution and Civil War origins of American freedoms. Diplomas were awarded as the program highlighted teachers as Oklahoma’s progress agents amid harvest and crop condition updates.
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East Central
Ada
America
Rousseau
Alexander
Caesar
Napoleon
Miss Lee
Luther Harrison
England
Colonies
Lusitania
Oklahoma
Cruz
Curry
Gordon
Comparative Weather Report for May 1919
May 1919 showed a maximum 86 and minimum 84 with 16 clear days 7 partly cloudy and 8 cloudy. Total rainfall 5.44 inches including a 1.50 inch 24 hour peak. rain occurred on 11 days. Five month rainfall 19.21 inches. May 1918 7.68 1917 2.57 1916 6.71 1915 6.71. Comparative totals for 1918 1969 1917 9.97 1916 26.58 1915 20.48.
Oklahoma Wheat Crop Promising Despite Rust
The June report from the State Board of Agriculture notes wheat growing conditions down 3 percent since the last update but a statewide crop prospect of 92 percent. Red rust is cited as the cause of the slight decline, though current reports indicate the rust will cause little damage and its ultimate effect is uncertain.
Coalgate Wins 60 000 Wesley House Project
The Coalgate community will gain a 60 000 Wesley House to be built on the east side after funds from the Centenary drive become available. Dr R M C Hill reports the drive success, with options on grounds taken and construction to begin soon. A separate court notice sets a June 19 1919 hearing for the Guardian L E Byrd petition to sell Frank Byrd minor’s real estate.
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Coalgate Courier
Coalgate Ward
R. M. C. Hill
Coalgate
Wesley House
Hill
Churen
Frank Byrd
L. E. Byrd
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Money Waiting for Pontotoc County Man
Government publication shows a soldier's allowance due to Wm. M. Ronsey of Roff but not delivered because of local obstacles. The notice urges restitution and clarifies entitlement details for the Pontotoc County resident.
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Pontotoc County
Wm. M. Ronsey
Roff
Francis Wigwam Weekly Roundup of Local Events
Last week in Francis Wigwam J R Cox was bitten by a dog with hydrophobia symptoms and began Pasteur treatment in Austin. The old fiddlers contest at the school house drew a good crowd with prizes to J A Gage first and G C Cain second. Miss Clee Guin won the young lady contest. Mr Dc R Brigance and Miss Lillian Roberts wed at the Harvey House with Rev D C Beltz officiating. A crew from United Iron Works Kansas City is building structural iron works at the Francis refinery under M F Worstell, foreman, with a two week finish hoped. Ed Edwards learned his son Ray died in Germany May 6 from pneumonia and pleurisy after serving in the Argonne and St Mihiel offensives. his mother held his citation for arrival home. Ray wrote of faith and readiness to die for his country.
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Francis Wigwam
J. R. Cox
Austin
Texas
J. A. Gage
G. C. Cain
Clee Guin
Dc. R. Brigance
Lillian Roberts
Harvey House
D. C. Beltz
Sapulpa
United Iron Works
Kansas City
Francis Refinery
M. F. Worstell
Edwards
War Department
Ray
Germany
Argonne
St. Mihiel
Tige Eradication Almost Complete
W B Gay in charge of tick eradication in Pon totoc county reports progress in the small quarantined area and hopes to lift restrictions this year. Nearly all the county is free of quarantine. A fish story about a Missouri fishing tale entertains farmers on Main St as Hon W L Cheatham narrates a legendary rod and horse line catch ending with a mare named Nell disappearing down a creek.
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W. B. Gay
Pontotoc County
Main St
W. L. Cheatham
Bill
Missouri
Nell
Oklahoma Crop Summary for May report notes rust and varied yields
Oklahoma City June 2 The State Board of Agriculture reports wheat condition at 92 percent, down 3 due to red rust. corn at 85 percent with cutworm damage. alfalfa at 94 percent, down 1. cotton acreage down 21 with poor growing conditions. kafir Sudan grass and broom corn show shifts. peanut area down. alfalfa and Sudan grass acreage up.
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Oklahoma
Sudan
State Board of Agriculture
W. B. Hamlin
Satistician
Oklahoma City
BoroZone Antiseptic Readies Homes for Emergencies
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is pitched as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for people and animals. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sizes, sold by Bart Smith.
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Bart Smith
Teething Troubles in Hot Weather Tip McGees Elixir
Teething babies suffer in heat with gum pain and upset stomachs. McGee's Baby Elixir corrects sour stomach calms bowels and aids digestion. Price 25c and 50c per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
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McGee
Bart Smith
Watch the Little Pimples Warning on Skin Health
Nature warns through pimples that blood is sluggish and impure. The ad promotes S. S. S. as the greatest vegetable blood purifier, claiming it cleanses the blood without minerals and helps skin conditions. Free medical advice offered from Atlanta.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Annual Meeting of Pontotoc County S. S. Association
Long service and scripture reading open the Pontotoc County Sunday School Association meeting. President J. M. Gordon delivers the message Making Sunday school Worth While with reports on rural schools and community reach.
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Pontotoc County
S. S. Association
A. A. Cruz
W. M. Crutchfield
J. M. Gordon
O. H. Graham
C. H. Nichols
W. W. Jones
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief and Cure
If you have the iteh, don't scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications removes the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Bart Smith.
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Ballard
Bart Smith
Death of French Centennarian in Paris
Paris reports the death of centenarian Marquis d Havrin court born December 18 1820 at Paris city records list him as a notable long lived figure with a century of life marked by public service and social prominence in France.
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Paris
Marquise d’Havrincourt
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