Red Cross Nurse at Normal School
Mrs. Coleman, Red Cross field organizer, teaches home hygiene and sick care at East Central State Normal School. She organized Tulsa Red Cross work, trained 500 graduates, and brings wartime nursing experience to a new classroom with hands on health demonstrations and student red cross certification.
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East Central State Normal
Coleman
Red Cross
Southwestern Division
India
China
New York
Q Okklahoma
State Board of Education
American Red Cross
Oklahoma
United States
Europe
America
Dogs With Rabies Run Wild in State
State reports several canine rabies incidents as authorities warn residents to avoid stray dogs. Dr. A. R. Lewis notes increasing cases and urges vaccination and bite precautions.
Explosion Kills 200 Miners At Delaware and Hudson Mine
The Baltimore No. 2 tunnel disaster near Wilkes-Barre, Pa. killed 75 to 100 miners and injured about 40. A car of black powder ignited by a broken trolley wire triggered the blast, fire, and chaotic rescue as the death toll rose with shifting, charred remains and growing identifications.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Baltimore No. 2
Delaware and Hudson Company
Here
Faust Hospital Adds Equipment
A News visit shows Faust-Lewis hospital’s new X Ray machine, a Wantz model costing at least 1400. Installed in a dedicated room, it images any body part with three second exposure and traces blood flow, aiding instant bone and injury detection. The hospital aims to be state of the art in medical imaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News
Faust-Lewis Hospital
Faust-Lewis
Captain W L Roddie Emeritus Instructor Honored
Captain W L Roddie retired from active teaching after more than fifty years in Oklahoma schools. President Gordon recommended he be retained as emeritus in history, praising his loyalty, long service, and influence on generations of students. The board approved the emeritus appointment effective Sept 1, 1919.
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W. L. Roddie
East Central Normal
Pres. Gordon
Capt. Roddie
Oklahoma
Gordon
State Board of Education
Normal School
Roddie
Atoka Visitors Joe Phillips and Farmer Jones See City
Indian agent Joe Phillips from Atoka and local farmer Jones visited the city on Thursday as business guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Phillips
Atoka
Farmer Jones
New Army Recruiting Debate Shapes Peace Army Image
Edmund F. Hackett reports on a New York Advertising Club gathering where Bruce Barton Julian Street and Dr Edward J Weeler argued that future peace army recruits must expect high standards and genuine career opportunities. They urged framing a peacetime army with discipline, education and clear vocational potential to win public support.
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Edmund F. Hackett
Bruce Barton
United War Work Campaign
Army
New York Advertising Club
Peace Army
New York
Mr. Barton
Julian Street
Europe
Edward J. Weeler
Current Opinion
60th Division Coming Home From War Front
New York reports arrival of steamer Pretoria with 95 officers and 2,812 men of the Thirty sixth division 144th infantry minus Company M. Seventy second infantry brigade headquarters arrived. Transport Von Steuben brought a machine gun company and detachment Company L of 144th Infantry. The Madawaska followed with the 343rd machine gun battalion and detachments from the Ninetieth division including Texas Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pretoria
144Th
von Steuben
Madawaska
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
A N Wilcox Dies at Durant in Oklahoma
A N Wilcox longtime member of the Oklahoma State Board of Public Affairs and former U S marshal in the Indian Territory died of heart disease at his Durant home. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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Associated Press
Durant
Okla
A. N. Wilcox
Oklahoma State Board of Public Affairs
Williams
United States
Indian Territory
M F Manville Reappointed to District Masonic Post
M F Manville was notified of his reappointment as District Deputy Grand Master for the local Masonic district. He has held the post for three years, with reappointment said to reflect satisfactory service to the lodges and to the state grand lodge.
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M. F. Manville
Miss Gladys Garner Rejoins Sherman Post Office
Miss Gladys Garner, current visitor in Sherman, returns to duties today and will be connected with the post office again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Garner
Sherman
Automobile purchases feature several Dodge models
F M Thomas of Roff bought a Dodge touring car last week. N C Nix of Stonewall recently purchased a Dodge touring car. E F Norman of Francis came down last week and bought a Dodge Roadster for himself.
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F. M. Thomas’ of
Roff
N. C. Nix
Stonewall
E. F. Norman
Francis
Tolik the Indian Ball Game Through Century Lens
An article traces Tolik Tolik Tolik, the traditional Native American ball game, from its origins to present day. It describes the players as Creek, Seminole, Choctaw, and Chickasaw, and notes shifts in style reflecting social change while preserving core endurance and bravery. It notes a decline from eleven points to six in modern play.
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America
Tolik
T the
Red Man
Talik
Strike Will Be Fought In Ten States
In Atlanta on June 6 leaders from both sides express confidence about the southeastern strike in support of local strikers. Western Union officials say the Postmaster General's actions give a clear hand to fight to a finish. Union chief hints at a nationwide extension if needed. New York reports say strikers who joined the telegraphers union with assurances of non discrimination will not be rehired if they strike.
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State Board of Health
England
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Australia
Associated Press
Atlanta
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
H. C. Worthen
Southern Division
P. G. Conville
New York
Telegraphers’ Union
Newcomb Carlton
Grant Irwin Sells Buick Touring Car With All Fixins
Grant Irwin continues Buick sales and last week sold a five passenger touring car to Mrs. J L Barringer featuring the side mounted highfalutin fixins as described in local dealer notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Irwin
J. L. Barringer
Dodge Garage Ships Touring Cars to Purcell and Kingfisher
The Dodge Garage at this place shipped three touring cars to Purcell last week and three to Kingfisher due to factories being unable to meet current demand for these cars.
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Dodge
Purcell
Kingfisher
Fleet Cooper Takes Over Ada Battery Firm Operation
Fleet Cooper bought out Ed Haynes' stake yesterday in the Ada Battery Company and assumes management under the name Fleet Cooper's Battery Department.
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Fleet Cooper
Ed Haynes
Ada Battery Company
Fleet Cooper’s Battery Department
Buick Cars Highlight Neighborly New Purchases
Jack Kenneth bought a new five passenger Buick touring car last week. Son Haney owns a new Buick Roadster provoking neighborly envy among locals.
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Jack Kenneth
Haney
Local Ford Sales Net New Cars Across Area
About ten days ago a shipment of a car load of Fords was received at the Ford Garage but the last one wandered off with its owner before Monday. Buyers in the past week include C. G. Hall Ada E. J. Neal Ada W E Conger Ada Dr George A Akers Ada Claude Logsdon Newt Trout Fitzhugh J W Eddings Center G T Bonds Center J C Emerson Ada A A Lucas Ada. W E Harvey expects six touring cars to arrive today.
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Ford
C. G. Hall
E. J. Neal
Ada
Claude Logsdon
Newt Trout
Fitzhugh
J. W. Eddings
Center
G. T Bonds
J. C. Emerson
A. A. Lucas
W. E. Harvey
Doctor Gordon Honored with LL D at Waxahachie
Dr Gordon returning from Waxahachie Texas reports Trinity University marks its fiftieth year in flourishing condition A launch of a 2 000 000 endowment campaign is planned noting Trinity has graduated 502 students in fifty years with 115 in ministry 25 lawyers 12 doctors and 175 teachers and a total of 6509 students.
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J. M. Gordon
Waxahachie
Texas
Gordon
Trinity University
Burleson Restores Private Control of Wire Systems
Postmaster General Burleson orders immediate return of tele graph and telephone lines to private ownership while preserving government oversight. Discrimination prohibitions, rate remains, and special accounts required. action follows presidential recommendation and congressional hearings. Also included is a 1919 Oklahoma divorce notice involving Nellie and W W Bourn with a July 18 response deadline.
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Washington
Burleson
Post Office Department
Congress
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Bryan County Sheriff Wins in Governor Election Bet Suit
Oklahoma City June 5 Sheriff John A Phillips of Bryan county avoids removal after the supreme court reverses a Bryan county district court verdict. He was convicted only of betting on the governor race and failing to arrest the bettor, the court calling the act thoughtless rather than malicious.
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Oklahoma City
John A. Phillips
Bryan County
Supreme Court
Phillips
Divorce action filed by Mrs Gladys Euton
Mrs Gladys Euton sues Ja Guy Euton for divorce in Judge J Wa len's court. The petition states they were married in June 1917 and lived together until separation.
Eugene Hatcher Returns from Army Service Abroad
Eugene Hatcher came home to Oklahoma City after fourteen months in the 2nd Division. He saw heavy shell fire in the Argonne Forest for 24 days and went over the top nine times. His unit helped occupy Germany with the Army of Occupation. He jokes that the bath tub is the greatest luxury and notes the heavy weight of the gear he carried.
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Eugene Hatcher
Oklahoma City
R. E. Hatcher
Argonne Forest
Germany
Army of Occupation
Hatcher
Ada’s Loss Yukon's Gain in Lena West Bailey Marriage
Lena West, a Ada resident and noted for public service and exceptional reading talent, marries Rev. Robert L. Bailey of Yukon. Bailey begins a minister’s life while Lena’s transfer away leaves Ada with a popular, accomplished figure leaving a lasting impact.
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Ada
Yukon
Lena West
Robert L. Bailey
Bailey
East Central Normal
Itch Relief Ad for Ballard's Snow Liniment
An advertisement urges quick relief for itching without scratching. It promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT applied gently to affected skin and claims instant relief from itching and irritation.
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Ballard
Bill to Extend Federal Pensions to Confederate Veterans
Representative Upshaw of Georgia introduces a bill to extend pension benefits to Confederate veterans or their widows. He cites support from leading Republican members in both houses and argues the veterans showed loyalty to the Union and contributed to the nation through two wars.
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U. W
Washington
Representative Upshaw
Georgia
Congress
Union
Riley-Cunningham Wedding Sealed By Justice Brown
Justice H J Brown conducted a simple courthouse wedding for E W Riley of Boonville Arkansas and Ray Cunningham of Mill Creek. The ceremony occurred in the court clerk’s office with several clerks present. The couple plans to reside in Boonville after leaving by the Frisco northbound.
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H. J. Brown
Court House Hall
E. W. Riley
Boonville
Ark
Ray Cunningham
Mill Creek
White Shelled Egg Producers and Non-Setter Breeds
Egg producing poultry from the Mediterranean region include Leg horn Minorca Ancona and Andalusian. These breeds are valued for eggs rather than meat and are typically non setters requiring artificial incubation and brooding.
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Mediterranean
Minorca
Ancona
Death of Two Children at Vanoss and Center
Roy Stewart six year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart of Vanoss died June 6 at home and buried at Center next day. Milton Grindstaff eighteen days old son of Mr and Mrs Grindstaff of Center died this Monday at home. Interment at Center cemetery at 3 PM. Funeral services led by Rev Ss A Daine.
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Roy Stewart
Walter Stewart
Vanoss
Center
Little Milton Grindstaff
Grindstaff
Cemtery
Ss. A. Daine
Notice to Patrons and Stockholders of Vanoss Telephone Co
Notice to patrons and stockholders of Vanoss Telephone Company in Vanoss Oklahoma. Contained item references corporate matters and forthcoming notices. Further details will be provided through official channels and posted at the company offices.
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Vanoss
Okahoma
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A. R. Lewis
Faust Hospital
W.L. Roddie
A.W. Wilcox
DR. Gordon
State of Oklahoma
State of
W. W. Bourn
Nellie Bourn
W. W Bourn
A. R. Sugg
Pontotoc County
L. E. Franklin
C. F. Green
Riley-Cunningham
Vanoss and
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