For France Week to Link With Oklahoma July Fourth
Oklahoma readies a combined celebration with the nation’s birthday and a For France Week to raise funds for devastated France. J J McGraw chairs the state drive, with leaders from Tulsa Chickasha Woodward and others, urging statewide support to aid homes destroyed across 400 square miles and 440,000 ruined dwellings.
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France
Oklahoma
American Committee
J. J. McGraw
Ponca City
Myron T. Herrick
Kirwin Hotel
Oklahoma City
H. H. Rogers
Tulsa
J. W. Kayser
Chickasha
Captain Constantine
Charles Swindall
Woodward
Bert Chandler
Vinita
Phileas S. Jones
Wilburton
Fred Tucker
Ardmore
J. S. Seikel
McLoud
Anne Morgan
American Committee For
Herrick
McGraw
America
Teething Troubles in Heat End with McGees Baby Elixir
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with sour stomach and loose bowels. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects sour stomach cools and quiets the bowels and aids digestion. Price 25¢ and 5c per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
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McGee
Bart Smith
Tupelo Woman Wounded In Accidental Shooting
In Centrahoma Henry Jones accidentally shot his wife Lilly Conway Jones while loading a cleaned .38 pistol. The bullet struck just below the heart and lodged in her right side. Doctors removed the bullet. her condition is serious but stable.
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Centrahoma
Henry Jones
Mrs. Jones
Oklahoma soldiers deploy bayo nets against retreating Hun
After a look at Oklahoma troops Thursday, observers generalize that the enemy had good reason to flee, noting decisive action and relentless pursuit by the U S forces.
Pontotoc County War Casualty List
Pontotoc County's casualty list compiled by the Oklahoma State Council of Defense names men from Ada Fitzhugh Stonewall and other towns killed in action died of wounds or disease in Europe or America. Readers are urged to submit missing names and next of kin details to the Council of Defense in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Oklahoma State Historical Society
Oklahoma
State Council
Pontotoc
Europe
America
Chester H. Westfall
State House
Oklahoma City
State Council of Defense
David H. Scott
Ada
Ephriam H. Woodard
Fitzhugh
Charles Norton
Willard V. Allford
Frisco
John H. Trimm
Isaac W. Waller
Stonewall
Jesse James Bennett
Joseph F. Webb
Rofs
Alvin Ross Kitchell
James Bryan Robertson
Charles W. Cottingham
Tye Kuykendall
Lulu
Jessee H. Click
Horseshoe Ranch
William Henry Brown
Byars
Horace Edward Felton
Center
Huey Cullum Armstrong
Clifford G. Ray
Gray E. Whisenhunt
Adam C. Peters
Harold E. Roland
Ada Frisco Railroad Seeks Industrial Report On Ada
The Frisco railroad seeks town data for Ada to evaluate industrial location potential. A questionnaire compiled by O. N. Walker for Mr. McNair covers water quality, gas supply, housing, schools, electricity, transportation, industry, and local resources with Ada’s population about 10 000 and 70 percent owner-occupied housing.
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Frisco Railroad
Ada
McNair
Frisco
O. N. Walker
Commercial Club
Walker
American Glass Casket Co
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
Portland Cement
Ada Ice
Ada Brick Co
Ada Milling Company
Coalgate
Lehigh District
Henryetta
U. S. Geological Survey
Whitehead Coal Co
B. T. Us
Lehigh
Western Coal & Mining Co
ES Ann
East Central State Normal School
Roff
Ailicia
M Cammon Demonstrates Smut Control With Formaldehyde
Y Q McCammon of Horse shoe Ranch conducts an oats trial on 400 to 500 acres. Treated with formaldehyde to curb smut, yields rise 20 percent and losses drop from 20 to 2 percent. Cost of solution about 3 cents per acre. Hill offers to supply the chemical.
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Y. Q. McCammon
Horseshoe Ranch
McCammon
Hill
Cattle for sale near Homer school house
Thirty-five head including 18 three-year-old cows some fresh and others soon 2 two-year-old heifers 7 yearlings 1 three-year-old steer 1 bull and some older cows good young milk cows available. Will sell all or any part. J O Mc Minn located 1 1/2 miles south of Homer school house. 6-12-2tw
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J. O. McMinn
Homer School House
Roff Bugle Reports Booming Prospects In Pontotoc County
The Roff Bugle notes record grain yields in Pontotoc County as harvest progresses amid favorable weather. It highlights thriving crops full fruit and ongoing town improvements while oil tests advance and hope grows for a state tubercular sanitarium in the area.
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Pontotoc County
Roff
375000 Men To Come This Month
Paris reports General Pershing says he plans to return 375000 men home this month. The statement reflects postwar demobilization and troop movements awaiting shipping and logistics.
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Paris
Pershing
Cotton Gin Fires Prevented by Grounding Static Sparks
United States Department of Agriculture findings show static electricity causes many cotton gin fires in the South. The circular Cotton Gin Fires No. 28 explains grounding gin machinery and other preventive steps to stop fires from static, matches, or foreign material.
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Washington, D. C
South
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Texas
Uncle Sam
Department
State school head commends good work in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City June 16 The annual letter from R H Wilson state superintendent of public instruction is ready for the printer with 25 000 copies to be sent out early this week He praises education progress and urges united effort in all school life The Seventh assembly enacted more educational laws than any two prior legislatures expanding rights to public instruction and benefits for children.
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Oklahoma City
R. H. Wilson
Wilson
Oklahoma
Modern Medicine Conquers On Modern Medicine Conquers
Atlantic City June 17 The Associated Press reports a key wartime triumph in modern medicine and forecasts a national effort to combat chronic diseases. Dr David R Lyman calls for a Division of Tuberculosis and a Washington Department of Health to elevate public health funding and coordination. He cites draft data showing nearly 100000 men rejected for the army due to suspected tuberculosis and urges stronger public private cooperation to prevent future disease hindering reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
David R. Lyman
National Tuberculosis Association
Lyman
America
United States Public Health Service
Washington
Department of Health
Treasury Department
National Army
Charles J. Hatfield
National Association
James H. Pershing
Ada Boys Dream Shattered
Five Ada youths set out seeking harvest field opportunities after reading ads. They used the "side door" route and were found near Rock Island station this morning. Police questioned them. they were released after receiving guidance. Ada’s population noted as increased by five.
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Ada
Shawnee
Children Affected by Worms Scramble for Health Care
Aged children showing pale complexions and weakness are prone to illnesses from worm infestations. Medical officials warn of rising cases and urge prompt treatment and sanitation to curb spread.
Kansas seeks harvest helpers in wheat belt campaign
In Hutchinson Kansas the Kansas Wheat Belt Harvest Labor conference backed by the U S Employment Service and state labor department will advertise in other states. They aim to recruit 120000 harvest hands across fifty five counties as part of a regional effort. Harvey Eckert of need chaired the advertising committee.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Hutchinson
Kan
U. S. Employment Service
State Labor Department
Kansas Wheat Belt Harvest Labor Conference
Harvey Eckert
Ned
Advertising Committee
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Mr. McGraw
Morgan
State Committee
Pontotog County
Idabell
Woodrow Wilson
Robert L. Owen
Owen
McAdoo
Palmer
Byrds Mill
Okla
City of
M. K. & T. Railway Co
Portland Cement Co
Hutchinson Soda Ash
Kans
Chamber of Commerce
Amer
Glass Casket Co
Santa Fe
County Fair Grounds
Choctaw
McAlester
Haileyville
Rock Island Coal Co
Hartshrow
Oklo
Rogers
M. Levin
Ada Vulcanizing Co
Liberty Markets
West Main
Hide and Produce CO
North Broadway
M'Cammon
Main and
Townsend
Ata
Doctor
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