NC-4 Seaplane Lands in England Completing Atlantic Flight
The American seaplane NC-4 landed at Plymouth England at 2 26 pm local time after a detour to Ferrol Spain for engine trouble. It left Ferrol at 6 40 am and entered Plymouth Harbor at 2 23 pm. Officials discuss a potential direct Atlantic return from Ireland to Newfoundland with a conference planned in Plymouth.
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Lymouth
England
Ferrol
Spain
Lisbon
Plymouth
Change in High School Accreditation Rules Explained
Superintendent R H Wilson summarizes accreditation changes after the inspectorate shift from the State University to the State Department of Education. The policy requires all teachers in a school to hold equivalent first grade certificates or be graduates of an accredited high school with professional training. Minimum high school teacher qualifications include two years of college work and at least one of three teachers with a degree from a standard college.
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R. H. Wilson
State University
State Department of Education
Boards of Education
Tere
A. C. Parsons
Norman
Okiahoma City
Cardus touted by Florida mother after birth and nervous weakness
Kathleen Prina of Kathleen Florida reports severe nervous weakness and fatigue after childbirth. She credits Cardus with restoring circulation, strength, and ability to work and care for six children after five bottles. The ad claims safe, non habit forming herbal ingredients and widespread positive testimonials.
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Kathleen
Fla
Dallas Prina
Secarcely
Cardus
New Schedule in Effect Sunday for Frisco Ada Route
The Fris co introduces a Sunday schedule with Ada time cards listing North trains at 4:00 am 11:38 am 4:45 pm and South trains at 1:55 pm 11:49 pm and 7 10 pm The crew of five will stay at Ada from 7 10 pm until 4 45 pm the next day.
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Ada
Bruce Ligon Arrives in America From Overseas
Mes M. W. Ligon reports Bruce Ligon arrived safely from France at Newport News Virginia and plans to return home in about two weeks. Bruce joined the service in July 1917 and served over a year in France with the Second Division and later the Thirty sixth Division. He was wounded by shrapnel and spent time in the hospital.
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Mes
M. W. Ligon
Bruce
France
Newport News
Ardmore Declares Title as Double A-1 City of Oklahoma
The Ardmoreite asserts Ardmore as the Double A-1 City of Oklahoma, contrasting Ada’s claim of being the Double A Town. The piece frames Ardmore’s superior status in regional pride and identity.
Congress weighs fate of the U S Training Service
Washington May 29 Congress faces a decision on whether the U S Training Service language: a labor department branch, should continue beyond July 1 1919. Proponents urge ongoing wartime trained workforce benefits while opponents argue for discontinuation amid postwar adjustments.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Department of Labor
Wilson
England
U. S
America
Farris Colic Remedy Sold by Agnew Milling Co
Ad back advertising copy promotes Farris Colic Remedy as a safe alternative to drenching horses for colic. It claims the remedy is applied on the horse’s tongue with a dropper included in every bottle and offers a guarantee. Ada Oklahoma Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew Milling Co
Ada
Oklahoma
Great Prospects Beckon Onward In Oklahoma Fields
An over 1090 mile trip reports excellent farm conditions across Oklahoma. Wheat and oats show strong yields in uplands with low rust, while corn and cotton advance. Cattle fatten as oil activity grows in Davis and Sulphur, signaling a bright summer and fall for local economies.
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Oklahoma
Fitzhugh
Nile River
Murray County
Washita
Murray
Garvin County
Davis
Cornhusker Oil Company
Cornhusker Company
Sulphur
Pontotoc County
Golden Medical Discovery touted for blood cleansing
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for cleansing impure blood and treating skin blemishes. It claims impurities separate and exit via eliminative organs, improving liver stomach and kidneys, with testimonials from San Angelo Texas praising the tonic and Pleasant Pellets.
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Aly
Dr. Pierce
Imvatics
Buffalo
N. Y
San Angelo
Texas
Japanese Oppose Policy Toward China in Peer Debate
In Tokyo April 17 the House of Peers united in criticizing Japan's foreign policy toward China. They urged friendship with China, aiding its stable administration, and warned America may supplant Japan in China. They questioned Siberia policy and called for a steady Korea friendship to ease Korean concerns.
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Tokio
Associated Press
House of Peers
China
Japan
Paris
America
Jiji
Siberia
Orient
Korea
Bumper Wheat Crop Being Cut in Texas
The Associated Press reports Texas sowed two million acres in wheat last autumn with a projected yield of 40 million bushels. At a guaranteed $2.28 per bushel, growers expect about $91 million revenue before roughly $10 million in costs. Harvesting teams move northward across districts from west Texas to the Panhandle within sixty days.
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Associated Press
Dalas
Texas
West Texas
Panhandle Belt
Canada
Better Jobs for Disabled Soldiers Open to Training
Washington May 28 Some men fail to see chances within their trades The Federal Board Vocational Advisers point out how severely disabled soldiers can retrain for better roles A farm laborer studies scientific farming a tailor trains as a designer a bricklayer becomes estimator and cost accountant The government offers training to fit brains and hands Disabled soldiers should contact the Federal Board for Vocational Education 200 New Jersey Avenue Washington DC.
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Washington
Federal Board
Federal Board For Vocational Education
New Jersey Avenue
Washington, D. C
Pontotoc County Sunday School Convention in Ada
The Pontotoc County Sunday School Convention meets in Ada Oklahoma on June 12 for an all day session with a big basket dinner and community singing. State Secretary Nichols and wife and Superintendent Mills visit from Oklahoma City to deliver messages as groups from many communities plan to attend. Mrs M L Perkins, Secy.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Okla
Nichols
Mills
Oklahoma City
Portotoe County
M. L. Perkins
Sec’y
Relief of Rheumatic Pains Promoted by Massaging
Advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain's Ointment for stiffness and soreness in muscles and aching joints. It promises relief from pain and improved rest and sleep after massaging the affected areas.
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Chamberlain
Democratic national campaign funds to be raised by subscription
Funds for the 1920 Democratic national campaign will be raised by popular subscription and it is expected contributions will come from 1,500,000 persons. Wilbur E. Marsh of Iowa, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, spoke on party finances at the committee’s second meeting in Chicago. The session also discussed political work methods, closer cooperation among party departments, and women's political activities.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Democratic National Company
Wilbur E. Marsh
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Board of Trustees for Teachers Fund Named
Oklahoma City May 30 Governor Robertson appoints W. G. Masterson of McAlester Florence McNeese of Oklahoma City and E. D. Price of Enid to the state teachers retirement and disability fund board R. H. Wilson and A. N. Leecraft also serve ex officio The measure aims to provide pensions and disability benefits for veteran teachers through a new fund and board.
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Oklahoma City
Robertson
W. G. Masterson
McAlester
Florence McNeese
E. D. Price
Enid
State
Teachers’ Retirement and Disability Fund
R. H. Wilson
A. N. Leecraft
Emma Carroll and Dewey Floyd Wed at Carroll Home
Miss Emma Carroll and Mr. Dewey Floyd were married Wednesday night at 8 30 at the home of Mrs. Belle Carroll north of the city. Rev D L Hays officiated. Only family and close friends attended. The bride taught in E C S N and two school terms. The groom, a capable worker, plans a home in Ada.
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Emma Carroll
Dewey Floyd
Belle Carroll
D. L. Hays
Floyd
Ada
Awarding of High School Building Contract in Allen Oklahoma
Notice of contract award valued at twenty thousand dollars for a high school building in Allen Pon totoc County Oklahoma on June 16 1919. Plans and specifications available at Tonini and Brambler Oklahoma City or at First State Bank Allen Okla. 5 15 5td 4th.
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Allen
Pontotoc County
Okla
Tonini & Brambler
Oklahoma City
First State Bank
Oklahoma Regiment Planned Stops En Route to Camp Bowie
The 152nd Infantry and other units of the Thirty-Sixth Division will pause in Enid Oklahoma City El Reno and Chickasha on the way to demobilization at Camp Bowie Texas. The 11th Engineers will spend three hours in Tulsa and one hour at Ardmore. Exact arrival dates to be announced.
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Oklahoma City
152Nd Infantry
Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma
Camp Bowie
Texas
Barrett
Harris
United States Army
142Nd
Enid
Kansas City
el Reno
Chickasha
Thirty-Sixth Divison
Oklahoma Delegation Welcomes Returning 142nd Infantry
Members of the Oklahoma delegation in Washington sent a wireless message to the 142nd infantry regiment aboard the Saxonia and Pueblo returning from France. They commend the Thirty-sixth division and greet the heroes, signed by Scott Ferris Charles D. Carter W. W. Hastings and Tom D. McKeown.
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Chrelatmoma
OGTH
Washington
Oklahoma
142Nd Infantry
Saxonia
Pueblo
France
Scott Ferris
Charles D. Carter
W. W. Hastings
Tom D. McKeown
Cut This Out and Take It With You
An advertisement urges readers to cut the notice and take it along to ensure they obtain Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion. The copy warns that guessing the article leads to disappointment and unsatisfactory results.
Wilburton School of Mines Aligned to Reopen
Wilburton regents met at the capitol to plan reopening of the Wilburton School of Mines for the fall term after a four year closure. Preparations to ready the campus and institute facilities are progressing satisfactorily.
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Oklahoma City
Board of Regents
Wilburton School of Mines
Capitol
Williams
Normal Senior Earns Principal Post at Bearden School
F. Oldham, a member of the East Central Normal graduating class, has been elected principal of the consolidated Bearden school in Kiuskee County at a salary of 150 a month. The appointment is seen as a strong consolidation move.
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F. Oldham
East Central Normal
Bearden
Kiuskee County
Government aid helps disabled soldiers retrain for work
Washington reports the Federal Board of Vocational Education has enrolled 81,741 veterans, with 52,367 contracts and 2,079 starting training. Of 4,276 approved cases, 1,200-plus pursue trade and industrial training, 846 agricultural, over 1,200 commercial, about 850 professional, 392 academic, and 99 in special programs.
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Washington
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Louse Killer Advertised by Agnew Milling Co
Ada Oklahoma dealer Agnew Milling Co advertises B A Thom as Louse Killer for poultry and garden use Dust at night on hens to kill parasites and bugs on cucumber tomato and squash vines with promise of remedy if it does not make good
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B. A. Thomas
Agnew Milling Co
Ada
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Methodists Over Top in Centenary Drive
Reverend W. M. Crutchfield reports the Methodist church of Oklahoma is more than ten thousand dollars over the Centenary goal. Durant district including Pontotoc county exceeds by five thousand and the Ada church by twenty five hundred.
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Oklahoma
Divorce Suit Filed in Pontotoc County Court
Notice states J D Adkins sues Margie Adkins for divorce on grounds of desertion and abandonment. Defendant must answer petition by July 10, 1919 or judgment by default. Court clerk A R Sugg, Pontotoc County. attorney E J Walker. Filed May 26, 1919.
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State of Oklahoma
County of Pontatoc
J. D. Adkins
Margie Adkins
A. R. Sugg
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Kreigers Report Safe Arrival in Mountain Air Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Dee Kreiger say they arrived safely in Mountain Air New Mexico and are still enjoying their honeymoon.
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Dee Kreiger
Mountain Air, N. M
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Florida
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L. MM. Overton
A. Thomas
T. Fleet
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Ross
Hobart
Bunyard
A. Hennigan
Georgia
Hot Springs
Ark
Ives
Henigan
Roff
Odum Castleberry
Gen Theatre
William Little Son
C. C. Collins
C. A. Cummins
K. P. Chrieman
Paducah
Pontotog CB
FORD
Democratic Committee
Board OF Trustees For Teachers Fund
Floyd Carroll
Oklahoma Regiment
Wilburton
Oakman
J. G. Witherspoon
Mrs. Cloer
Interurban
Dallas
McKinney
Sherman
Denison
Ennis
Corsicana
Hillsboro
Waco
Alai Railway
E. J. Walker
Atty
Detroit
W. E. Harvey
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