Red Cross Aid Spreads Through Italian Front Regions
American Red Cross relief workers in Italy bolster civilian morale near the Piave and Montello fronts, visiting Treviso Padua and Venetia provinces. They aid refugees and soldiers, distributing funds while stressing solidarity with Italy and the United States. Captain Thwaits leads civilian relief and stresses that donations strengthen resistance, not just provide aid.
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Italian Army
Associated Press
Italy
Red Cross
America
Treviso
Venetia
Padua
Thwaits
Este
Piave
Asolo
Montello
Mount Grap Pa
Brenta
Captain Thwaits
United States
Letter From A American Mother Inspires War Sacrifice
A public wartime letter from Mrs. Katharine O'Brien of New York to daughter Grace McCutcheon in Cleveland expresses unwavering sacrifice for the war. She details five sons serving or lost, daughters aiding Red Cross, and urges bonds purchases and continued support as families endure losses and enlistments.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Katherine O’brien
New York City
Grace McCutcheon
Cleveland
O’brien
France
Red Cross
Larry
Paul
Wm. Taylor Son & Co
Florence
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Thomas
W. S&s
Berlin
June 28th Big Day for America in War Effort
The statement proclaims June 28th as the largest day for the nation since entering the war, signaling a major milestone in the American war effort with anticipated developments and collective resolve.
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America
Rexall Chill Breaker Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertising notice from Gwin Mays Drug Co advertises Rexall Chill Breaker claiming to break chills and fever for malaria disorders with a money-back guarantee. The Rexall Store in Ada is listed with San Simis AI as part of the promotion.
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Rexall
Gwin Mays Drug CO
aAda
SAN Sims AI
Crossing Ocean With Airplane Feasible, Says Inventor
London reports inventor F Handley Page claims England to America flights are feasible at 100 mph though weather poses hazards. He outlines Ireland to New York via Newfoundland or the Azores, notes private cars and yachts unlikely for wealthy postwar travel, and cautions against overoptimistic aviation forecasts while predicting future bigger, faster planes.
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London
Associated Press
England
America
F. Handley Page
Daily Express
Canada
Ireland
New York
Newfoundland
Azores
China
Peru
Manchester
Prussia and German Rule Exposed in War Committee Essay
Clarence L. Speed argues for an Allied view of German conduct from Frederick the Great to the present, alleging a continuous policy of conquest and terror. He cites Frederick, Bismarck, Kaiser Wilhelm and a 1917 note by Baron Luxburg, detailing atrocities, sinking neutral ships, and planned domination. News office ad notes 6 cents per bundle.
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Germany
Prussia
Frederick the Great
Frederick
Briquet
Radziwill
Belgium
Bismarck
Chamber of Deputies
Denmark
Austria
France
Kaiser
China
Attilla
Baron Luxbury
Argentina
Oran
Guazo
Bordeaux
United States
von Bethmann-Hollweg
F. C. Walcott
America
French Press Praises American Troops In Battle Near the Oise
An official dispatch from France reports the Paris press praising American troops for stabilizing a critical sector between the Oise and Marne. The Matin notes Americans have shown zeal and steadiness, with a Tremendous impact on the line, rivaling French and British mentors.
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Washington
France
Oise
Marne
Veuilly
Joulgonne
Chamberlain
Adairon Foundry Expands Capacity Amid Growth
The Adairon foundry expands operations as founder Gilbert enlarges the plant. A 4 000 pound per hour cuppla is replaced by a 12 000 pound unit, lifting total capacity to 16 000 pounds per hour. An 7 000 pound cog wheel order from a cement plant signals rapid industrial growth benefiting the city. The second piece promotes Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for home use when doctors are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adairon Foundry
Kamper
Gilbert
Chamberlain
Local slate announced for Democratic primary offices
The News lists Democratic primary candidates for district and county offices including District Judge Arden L Bullock and County Attorney Wayne Wadlington. Re-elective bids appear for Sheriff Bob Puncal, Tax Assessor Nick Heard, Weigher O J Lee, County Judge Orel Busby, Superintendent A Floyd, and Commissioners Brumley Laughlin Selfridge.
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Arden L. Bullock
Wayne Wadlington
Bob Puncal
Nick Heard
Milton Garner
O. W. Taylor
A. Floyd
W. H. Brumley
R. L. Moss
J. I. Laughlin
W. B. Selfridge
Henry F. Bib
W. H. Brents
Eie-Cleathenl
Owen Strong for War Stamps Sales
United States Senator Robert L. Owen urges Oklahomans to pledge War Savings Stamps on June 28 National War Savings Day. The telegram praises Oklahoma for Liberty Loans and Red Cross support and calls for wide participation by every man woman and child. Local director George W. Barnes received the message. The page also includes a brief health note advising slow eating and Chamberlain's Tablets for belching.
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Owen Strong
Muskogee
Okla
United States
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
National War Savings
Cautionary Tale of a Risky Ground Floor Bet
An investor recalls a sharp stock decline after a late purchase and a mentor’s offer to participate on favorable terms. The speaker describes entering a risky venture from a high perch, only to see the equity plunge from the outset. The exchange frames a hard fall in financial judgment.
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Gwin & Mays
Montreal Star
Denison, Sherman, Dallas, Hillsboro, Waco, Ennis and
Corsicana
Texas Electric Railway
The
Venient Way
Farris
Agnew Milling Co
Ada
Berlin Tageblatt
Imperial Clothing Board
Childen
Imperial Board For
Shoe Supply
B. A. Thomas
Riga
Clarence L. Speed Ay
League Club of of
Chicago
Ardmore
William D. Pike
Charles H. Rigbie
Lone Grove
Ringling
Bigbie
Audrey Bigbie
Pike
Ringling Road
Healdton
Claude
O. S
U. S
San Juan
Porto Rico
Department of Finance
Sherwood Womack Hill
S. W. Hill
William Baxter Fretwell
W. Baxter Fretwell
Pontotoc
S. W. Hill & Company
Pontotoc County
Ss. W. Hill
State of Oklahoma
Zayda McKeel
D. W. Swaffar
O. J. Lee
John Ward
Orel Busby
J. O. Cowart
Farmers State Bank
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