Red Cross Will Not Slacken War Relief Efforts
Dr. Livingston Farrand states the American Red Cross will maintain relief work until war misery ends. He warns Eastern Europe faces typhus and malnutrition, outlines plans to raise funds next autumn, and emphasizes home health education and continued Junior Red Cross support for Europe’s orphans and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Livingston Farrand
Red Cross
Farrand
France
Dr. Farrand
Italy
Belgium
Great Britain
Balkans
Poland
Archangel
Siberia
Europe
America
Hoover Commission
Wounds and Wounds and Bawses: She Asks for Divorce
Mrs Myrtle Taylor formerly Myrtle Stephens files for divorce from Lon Taylor in district court. Married August 1918, she alleges years of quarrels and May 12 assault leaving facial wounds. She seeks $1000 alimony and costs. Taylor is described as an Indian. Represented by Wimbish and Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Taylor
Myrtle Stephens
Lon Taylor
Taylor
Wimbish & Duncan
Teething Troubles in Heat and McGEE'S Baby Elixir
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with sour stomach and loose bowels. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects these issues, cools and quiets the bowels and aids digestion. Priced 25c and 50c per bottle, sold by Bart Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Bart Smith
Judge George Crump Resigns From Bench
Holdenville Okla June 9 Judge George Crump resigns saying he can no longer preside as a judge after twelve good men pass on a criminal verdict and the governor pardons the convicted criminal for entry into the moving picture show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Okla
George Crump
Ninth Judicial District
Y M C A Investigation by Army Officers
The first report from the army investigation into war work in France covers the Y M C A Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Jewish Welfare Board and others around Gondre court. It notes the Y M C A bore heavy responsibility for canteen work and that other groups avoided that burden. The personnel are praised for dedication while critics claim unfair comparisons arose due to free distribution practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army
France
Baker
National War Work Council
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Board
Gondrecourt
L. B. Row
Red Cross
United States
Engineers to submit Ada water sewer plans by June
Johnson and Benham, engineers of Oklahoma City, said to be ready to submit their plans and estimates for Ada water main and sewer construction by the end of June. The city commission had earlier urged a bond issue for the project and asked for plans to act intelligently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commissioners’ Office
Johnson & Benham
Oklahoma City
Ada
Wiser Treated Indigestion With Free Sample Tablets
In 1909 William B Wisler of Douglassville Pa suffered a severe indigestion attack. A free sample of Chamberlain's Tablets by mail helped him, and after trying them he bought a package. He reports he has not had a similar attack since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wiser
Chamberlain
Wm. B. Wisler
Douglassville
Chills Breaker Claim for Fever and Malaise
Product text promises Ré xall CHILL BREAKER to address chills fever and malaise. The claim emphasizes break up of chills and relief for related symptoms. No verifiable medical endorsement or dosage details are provided.
Building Boom Sparks Ada Growth With Dozens of Bungalows
Ada reports a construction surge as numerous residents including A. W. Smith Judge C A Galbraith Mrs C C Hargis and Roy Sneed erect five room bungalows. Six room brick and two story homes rise on East Main East Fifteenth and Belmont additions amid scarce supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom King
Belmont Addition
Bungalows Rise on West Sixth Thirteen Fourteenth
Mr Morgan on West Sixth is Charlie West on West Sixth is building a five room bungalow. Billie Buster on West Thirteenth is putting up a six room bungalow. Albert Russell is putting up a five room bungalow on West Fourteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dodson
West Eighth
Roy Sneed
West Tenth
J. E. Russell
West Twelfth
Cr. L. Cooper
East Sixth
Coleman Lea
Mr. Morgan
West Sixth
Charlie West
West
Billie Buster
West Thirteenth
Albert Russell
A N Hamilton to Complete Six Room Bungalow on East Eighth
A. N. Hamilton is near completion of a six room bungalow on East Eighth Street. The project advances toward finishing with the home expected to be ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Guest
A. N. Hamilton
East Eighth
Clapp on East Eighth Buildings Noted by News Reporter
A reporter visits East Eighth and notes several buildings while promising to name more later. The excerpt indicates this is only a portion of the structures observed.
Cox predicts shift from Shimmy to refined dancing in Ada
Cyrus E Cox, Ada resident and Oklahoma City dancing instructor, says new dances will be variations of current forms rather than old styles. He and his family teach in Ada and at the Auditorium, where experts foresee a gradual revolution toward more refined steps and a decline of the Shimmy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Cox
Cyrus E Cox
Ada
Cox
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
What's Next After the Jazz Dance in Dance History
The piece reports that dance instructors anticipate the Jazz dance will follow the path of earlier dances like the Virginia reel and the minuet. It notes mixed expectations on future trends and possible successors to the Jazz era in popular dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
It Keeps Him Young Dance Authority Declares Jazz Fades
C E Cox 60, veteran dancing master, warns the Jazz and Shimmy will fade from public dances. He says only standard dances like the waltz foxtrot schottische and one step endure while risque forms originate in low venues and fail to win broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terpsichore
C. E. Cox
Cox
Colorado Springs
Chicago
New York
Robbery at Atwood Targets Ritter and Garrett Store
Thieves entered Ritter and Garrett store in Atwood last Friday night taking goods valued at six to seven hundred dollars. About fifty dollars in postage stamps were stolen from the adjacent post office. Entry was through the front door. Suspects include men in a Ford passing through Calvin and a man named Stuart. One stranger was arrested on suspicion and jailed. The same group allegedly planned to rob Handley store at Calvin but fled when challenged by the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood
Ritter & Garrett
Calvin
Stuart
Handley
Holderville
Center W. O. W. Memorial Day Observed
Luther Harrison J H Collins and T D Bingham attended the Center W O W Decoration Day observance Sunday afternoon. The ceremonies followed the ritual and a large crowd attended. Mr Harrison delivered the address of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center W. O. W
Luther Harrison
J. H. Collins
T. D. Bingham
Center
Mr. Harrison
Marriages Dominate as Divorces Rise in Five Months
Court records show 167 marriages and 61 divorces in the first five months of the year, a majority of 106 in favor of wedlock. Monthly divorce filings: January nine, February thirteen, March twelve, April twelve, May fifteen.
Jack Moore Seeks Special Edition for Ada Family News
In Ada a long time News editor learns Jack Moore, famed for his steady presence, rushes in with a wild scene only to announce the birth of a ten pound baby girl. The piece ends with community pride and warm wishes for the Moore family and Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moore
The
Daily
Jack
Moore
Ada
Iola Dorland
Violet
Jack, Jr
Shaw’s Department Store
Ex-Governor William Guy of Chickasaw Nation Dies
Sulphur Okla June 6 Ex Governor William Guy veteran Confederate soldier dies at home from heart failure after early morning collapse while building a fire. Born 1845 near Boggy depot, he served in 17th Mississippi Brigade and fought at Gettysburg and Cold Harbor. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs Push Cheadle Ardmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur
Okla
William Guy
Guy
Indian Territory
Holly Springs
Miss
Mississippi—Barksdale
Long Street
Virginia
Gettysburg
Cold Harbor
Grant
Oklahoma
Push Cheadle
Ardmore
Feeding Young Chicks With Egg and Oats Mixture
The article advises feeding young chicks for the first three days with a mix of equal parts hard boiled eggs and rolled oats or stale bread, or stale bread soaked in milk. It notes careful preparation and mentions precautions with bread and milk to avoid issues.
S S S Promises Cure for Catarrh by Blood Cleansing
Claims S S S drives catarrh germs from blood and offers medical advice from a chief medical adviser in Atlanta. Prompts readers to avoid surface remedies and seek real treatment to prevent lung involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
142nd Infantry Regiment World War I Service Record
The 142nd infantry originated as the First Oklahoma national guard regiment organized in 1899. It mobilized for the Mexican border in June 1916, demobilized March 1, 1917, remobilized April 5, 1917, and became the 142nd at Camp Bowie. It sailed for France July 31, 1918, landed August 12, reviewed by President Poincaré August 16, entered front lines October 8, and fought through October 27 before rest and return home, disembarking New York May 31, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
142Nd Infantry
Oklahoma National Guard
Border
Ft. Sill
Camp Bowie
142Nd
France
Poincare
Bar-sur-Aube
St. Etienne
Hindersburg
Aisne River
New York
Ada Cemetery Association Launches City Wide Drive
The Ada Cemetery association announces a one dollar membership drive by prominent local women to fund improvements in both Ada cemeteries. Funds will finance fencing and a chapel, with later plans to reroute roads pending state highway commission input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Cemetery Association
Ada
State Highway Commission
Good Ladies of the Association
Re-educational courses gain popularity among American soldiers
Washington reports the federal board of vocational education finds American disabled soldiers more interested in retraining than Allied troops. It notes Allied retraining rates around five percent, while the U S estimates 15 000 to 20 000 men may seek reeducation and placement amid a 200 000 wounded cohort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Borozone Antiseptic Marketed for Wounds
Surgeons endorse prompt antiseptic care for cuts burns and bruises. Borozone is pitched as the ideal healing agent for humans and animals. Available in 25c 50c $1.00 and $1.50 sizes, sold by Bart Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Smith
Husband in France Arrives New York Today with Ninth Division
Mrs. W. O. Wilson says her husband will reach New York today from France. He serves with the Ninth Division.
Wheat Harvest In Full Blast In Pontotoc County
Wheat harvest in Pontotoc county is in full swing with many fields cut and shocked. Oats will follow shortly. Likely the largest acreage on record was planted this year and the yield promises to be enormous due to a very favorable season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
WKEOWN BROTHERS MEET ON SHIP IN NEW YORK
The Oklahoma story of the 36th division landing describes Congressman Tom D. McKeown calling for his brother Ferris McKeown from a ship in New York. Both crowds cheered as the brothers were finally reunited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wkeown Brothers
New York
Oklahoman
Tom D. McKeown
Oklahoma
Ferris
McKeown
Cummins Frames Picture As Requested
C A Cummins agrees to frame the pictured item per prior request. The note references a date code and suggests completion soon.
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Y.M.C.A
A. W. Smith
North
C. A. Galbraith
East Fourteenth
C. C. Hargis
West Sixteenth
H. P. Reich
East Fifteenth
L. A. Hill
East Thirteenth
Dan Hays
Julius Gay
Joe McGill
D. G. Thomas
Dr. H. Perry
W. E. Runion
East Main
Coach Transfer Company
T. A. Starrett
Howard and Zorn
Katy Railroad
C. A. Pitney
Main and
Oak
Mrs. Yandell Lain
Claude Pitt
Mr. Clapp
Shimmey
Coxes
Stephen Cox
C. L. Doherty
C. A. Cummins
F.o.b
Detroit
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