Uncle Sam Real Estate Buyer Through Peaceful Expansion
A history of U S territorial acquisitions from 1803 to World War I highlights Louisiana Florida Texas to the Pacific Alaska the Philippines Virgin Islands and other lands. The piece notes values paid and emphasizes peaceful expansion over conquest, contrasting with usual nationbuilding practices.
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Uncle Sam
Louisiana
Jefferson
Florida
Spain
Mexico
Texas
Pacific Coast
Arizona
Alaska
United States
Russia
Great Britain
France
Philipppines
Virgin Isles
West Indies
Denmark
Caribbean Sea
Senate
Sam
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Guam
Oklahoma counties show varied home ownership in state cities
The Oklahoma observations report Ada 79 percent Ardmore 81 Enid 86 Woodward 98 and other towns with ownership levels ranging from 68 to 98 percent. The era notes rising pecan profits boosting local orchards and predicts bumper crops with rains aiding Pontotoc county irrigation projects and wheat growth.
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Ada
Ardmore
Blackwell
Cushing
Cherokee
Chickasha
Enid
Davis
Guthrie
Nomnan
Pauls Valley
Perry
Purcell
Stillwater
Sulphur
Shawnee
Woodward
Wynnewood
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
State Department of Agriculture
Respecting Father
An anonymous piece urges children to honor their father. It notes a father’s flaws yet stresses his lifelong effort and love for the family, including the mother, and warns against causing sorrow after his passing.
May rainfall and temperatures recorded in Ada
Ada rainfall for May totaled 1.76 inches with an extra 1.50 inches counted for June after 4 p.m. May 31. Temperature ranged from 41 to 94 degrees with a light frost on the 15th. Five month 1925 precipitation was 13.93 inches, lower than 1924 and 1923 values.
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Ada
E. A. MacMillan
Third attempt made to frustrate Trapp in Oklahoma City
A third temporary restraining order blocked the state election board from certifying M. E. Trapp as a gubernatorial candidate. The suit, filed for J. B. A. Robertson, argues Trapp cannot succeed himself as acting governor. Hearing set for Wednesday before District Judge Thomas G. Chambers.
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Oklahoma City
State Election Board
M. E. Trapp
J. B. A. Robertson
Trapp
Thomas G. Chambers
Big Jim Harris Declares Run In Oklahoma Governor Race
James A. Harris of Wagoner announces filing for Oklahoma governor nomination. The longtime Republican leader joins Omer Benedict W J Otjen and James Hepburn, reshaping a three way race with Otjen aiming west side advantage. Harris faces Benedict's prior strength and Hepburn's possible withdrawal.
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Big Jim” Harris
Oklahoma City
James A. Harris
Wagoner
Republican State Central Committee
Oklahoma
Statehood
State Election Board
Big Jim
Omer K. Benedict
Tulsa
W. J. Otsen
Garfield County
James Hepburn
Okmulgee
Hepburn
Harris
Benedict
Sen
J. W. Harreld
Otjen
Oil News From Ada Area Describes Drilling Plans
Hughes rigs at 28-4-7 while Sledge Bingham and Henry clean out at 1 400 feet on Blackburn farm east of Ada preparing to drill deeper. Haney rigs 11-4-7 and LaSelle 28-5-5 plans deeper. Two sands found so far but a deeper one is sought.
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Brookhart
Smith Brookhart
Cummins
Iowa
Coolidge
Senate
Middle West
Cumrmains
la Follette
West
Icene Et al
Seminole County
McKeown Ridge
Viola
American Pilgrim
McAlister Farm
Ada
Bingham Et al
Blackburn Farm
Wilcox
Lloyd No. 5
LaSelle
Hughes
Sledge
Bingham
Henry
Blackburn
Haney
Meeting Notice for June 9 in Jin Room 207
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 9 at 2:30 PM in Jin Room 207. Attendees should arrive a few minutes early and bring any required documents.
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Jin Room
Ada Bride Weds Caddo Man in June Atoka Ceremony
Miss LaRuth Cassidy married Horace W. Sargent of Caddo on June 1 at First Methodist Church Atoka. Rev. J. A. Parks officiated. bride, daughter of Rev. M. A. Cassidy of Pryor,Ada native. Groom works with Pierce Petroleum Co. in Caddo. Home set for Caddo after June 15.
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Ada
LaRuth Cassidy
Horace W. Sargent
Caddo
Methodist Church
Atoka
J. A. Parks
M. A. Cassidy
Pryor
Okla
Methodist
C. G. Hall
Pierce Petroleum Co
Sargent
Pott County Meeting Elects Officers for Student Group
In a special meeting Pottawatomie county students elected Clarence Bronaugh Tribbey president Raymond Sheppard Macomb vice president Miss Banner Nisbett Tecumseh secretary The organization plans biweekly Wednesday meetings at 3 20 PM in room 307 to build school spirit An entertainment committee includes John Davis McCloud Freda Guilliams and Farris Willingham A picnic at City Lake is set for Thursday at 8 PM for all county students.
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Pottawatomie County
Clarence Bronaugh
Tribbey
Raymond Sheppard
Macomb
Banner Nisbett
Tecumseh
East Central
John Davis
McCloud
Freda Guilliams
Taxpayers Meeting Second Half of 1925 Assessment
The second half of taxes for 1925 is due with Treasurer Chamberlain reporting a satisfactory rate of payments. June 15 is the final day for payment. penalties apply after that date.
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Chamberlain
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ADA Weekly News
Dee Little
Byron Norrell
The
News Publishing & Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotee County Enterprise
Ada Star-Democrat
ADA Evening News
Oklahoman
Henry Clay
Miachine Gans
Australian Commonwealth
Canberra
Lizzie
Jack Walton
Washington
Congress
Okmulgee County
E. E. Emerson
Beggs
George Ray
Preston
Frank Pickett
Luana Herron
Pott County Meeting
Webuy Cream
ADA Hide & Produce CO
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