131st Machine Gunners Endure 22 Days Under Fire
The 131st machine gun battalion of the Thirty sixth division held a critical front during the Aisne drive, facing intensive shellfire with no serious casualties. Led by Major Ellis Stephenson, the Oklahoma City officer, the unit trained at Camp Bowie before sailing to France and earning praise as a highly efficient defense arm in trench warfare.
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Thirty-sixth
Aisne
Oklahoma City
Ellis Stephenson
Oklahoma
131St
Oklahoma National Guard
Camp Bowie
Stephenson
Fort Sill
France
Brest
Home
Oklahoma and New York News Summary of Agriculture and Catholic Directory
Oklahoma crop forecast from the U S Department of Agriculture envisions a record winter wheat yield of about 57 835 000 bushels on 586 000 acres with favorable conditions despite leaf rust army worm and wet weather Also oats barley and rye outputs are rising with high growing conditions Cotton faces replating and delayed planting New York reports 17 549 324 Catholics in the United States with 28 states hosting populations above 100 000 and lists of dioceses priests and parishes included in the 1919 Official Catholic Directory corporate and religious figures cited
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Corp
Oklahoma
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
New York
United States
P. J. Kennedy & Sons
Joseph H. Meier
Mr. Meier
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Winggomh
Connecticut
Minnesota
Maryland
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
North Dakota
Washington
Montana
Wheat Harvest In Full Blast Across Oklahoma
June report from Oklahoma City states the wheat crop should be in full harvest by midweek with an expected 50 million bushels. Northwest reports show slight weather and rust impacts but harvest prospects remain strong. Oklahoma County projects about 350000 bushels to be gathered.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Board of Agriculture
Newport News honors General O'Neal
A reader notes it was proper for Oklahomans at Newport News to render high honors to General O'Neal and adds a caveat about possible overstatement or misunderstanding.
Ada Brick Plant Expands To Boost Ada Industry
John R. Harris owner of the Ada Brick plant announced in the city that Ada will join the regional class in brick making. Preparations are underway to install machinery and build a new building with a large lake to supply water for the operation. Harris says production is already outpacing capacity and the plant is being enlarged. He expresses strong faith in Ada and satisfaction with his visit.
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John R. Harris
Ada
Harris
Caterpillar Drive Urged to Control June Tents
Washington June 12 The American Forestry Association urges a coordinated effort to remove tent caterpillars by block formations to protect trees. It advises burning the web with a rag or kerosene under supervision and suggests spraying for leaf eating and sucking insects, offering guidance to readers who request it with a stamped return.
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Washington
American Forestry Association
Association
Washington, D. C
Doctor announces medical office in Rollow building
Dr. M. M. Webster reports securing offices for medicine and surgery in the Rollow building and provides a phone contact R45. The notice is dated June 12, 1911.
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Rollow Building
M. M. Webster
Funeral services for Mrs Dora Henry at Pecan Grove Church
Mrs Dora Henry wife of J L Henry died January 2 1919. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon June 22 1919 at three o clock at the church at Pecan Grove. Rev Miller of Fitzhugh to officiate.
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Dora Henry
J. L. Henry
Pecan Grove
Miller
Fitzhugh
Affidavit Forms for Soldiers Rail Mileage Arrive
Affidavit forms for soldiers applying for railroad mileage have arrived. Inquiries may be directed to Lieut. Schienberg at the Model.
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Lieut. Schienberg
Specter of Debt in Poem On Our Way to Poorhouse
The verse at forty seven miles per hour rails against debt and class pretensions. It portrays mortgaged homestead, second mortgage for tires, and notes to pay to maintain style. The speaker ridicules the chase of luxury as descent toward poverty.
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Gazens
Tennyson J. Daft
Remedy Adopts Ballard's Snow Liniment
An old advertisement advises against scratching a skin ailment and recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment with gentle application to help healing and relieve irritation.
Creek Busk Festival and Creek Social Customs
The Creek or Muskogee held the Busk or green corn dance as their key yearly religious ceremony with songs of gratitude and ritual fire sharing. The Black Drink preceded the feast, cleansing the stomach before weeks of boiled corn feasting. Boys learned hunting with the COhamotekeh blow gun and bow and arrow, and marriage rules barred intra clan unions while two white men, Fred B. Severs and C. C. Belcher, joined Creek society by marrying Creek women.
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W. R. Harper
National Council
Fred B. Severs
Muskogee
C. C. Belcher
Okmulgee
Miss Marie Hokey and Charles Harkins Wed in Pittsburg County
Miss Marie Hokey of Krebs Oklahoma and Charles Harkins of this city were married Wednesday night at 8:40 at the bride’s home. The ceremony drew over 350 guests in Pittsburg county. The bride has taught in Lehigh and the groom, an undersheriff, recently moved into the Bell house in Coal county.
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Coalgate
Marie Hokey
Krebs
Oklahoma
Charles Harkins
Pittsburg
Lehigh
Coal County
Harkins
Joe Bell
Mr. Harkins
What Is Rheumatism Why Suffer from It
An advertisement explains rheumatism as caused by germs in blood and claims S. S. S. clears the germs to cure rheumatism. It urges readers to start treatment and contact the Swift Specific Co. for individual guidance.
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Lini
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Normal Campus Improvement Discussion At Endowment
Dr. J C Muerman a Bureau of Education official and L N Morrisett assistant Regional Director visited the Normal today to discuss school gardens and campus improvements. They stressed the campus environment as essential to attract daily visitors and noted ongoing beautification this spring. Mrs L E Cady of Mill Creek visits her Frisco station operator husband for the weekend.
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J. C. Muerman
Bureau of Education
Washington, D. C
L. N. Morrisett
The
Normal Today
Normal
L. E. Cady
Mill Creek
Frisco Station
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Garfield
Northwest
Board of Agriculture
Labor Department
Department of Agriculture
Co. R. Donald
Oklahoma County
ADA Brick Plant
Ballard
Hokey-Harkins
Review
Moser’s Department Store
Ritaranty State Bank
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