Germany proposes six class voting franchise in Prussian bill
Amsterdam April 11 The Associated Press reports a six class German voting franchise proposed in the Prussian Franchise Bill as amended by the Junker Party Each voter has one vote and may gain up to five additional votes through age and children property income employer status and education criteria The measures align with income and tax benchmarks for extra votes and include lower grade education as a qualification
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Germany
Junker Party
Burk's offers new Silk Skirts and Menswear items
Burk's department store announces new stock including Silk Skirts American Gentlemen Shoes Ties and Curlee Clothing for spring. Items listed under the sale catalog dated 4 11 21.
Middleton Here Week From Today
Arthur Middleton the noted baritone will perform in Ada next Thursday evening. Prof A L Fentem says many Ada residents should secure seats early. The big district track and field meet begins in Ada on Friday April 19 drawing crowds the evening before.
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Arthur Middleton
Ada
A. L. Fentem
Middleton
Fentem
Arkansas Primary Set on May 28
The Arkansas Democratic primary is scheduled for May 28 to select nominees for U S senator representatives in Congress from seven districts governor and other state offices. Incumbent Senator Joseph T Robison faces Stephen Brundige of Searcy while Governor James C Brough battles Judge L C Smith of De Witt. Five incumbents (Carraway Oldfield Tillman Wing0 Sam Taylor) have no opposition and H M Jaceway faces M E Dunaway in the Fifth district.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Democratic Party
Arkansas
United States
Joseph T. Robison
Stephen Brundige
Searcy
Congress
James C. Brough
L. C. Smith
de Witt
T. H. Carraway
W. A. Oldfield
J. N. Tillman
Jones Chapel Sets Best Liberty Loan Record
Jones Chapel district in Pontotoc County tops campaign progress, pledging $2,100 on a $1,000 assessment while Cedar Grove raised $5,050 on a $2,506 assessment, markedly higher in percentage terms.
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Pontotoc County
Liberty Loan
Jones Chapel
Cedar Grove
How British War Cabinet Operates
London April 11 Representatives of the British fighting forces attend every War Cabinet meeting and report the latest war information. The cabinet is advised by Major General Sir Henry Hughes Wilson and Vice Admiral Sir Soselyn Wemyss. The War Cabinet sets war policy and directs Britain’s war effort, meeting with department heads and experts as needed. In peacetime sessions were rare, but war has increased activity with about 300 sessions in the past year.
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London
Associated Press
British War Cabinet
Army
Henry Hughes Wilson
Imperial Staff
Navy
Soselyn Wemyss
Admiralty
Britain
4Cabinet
War Cabinet
Eye Administration
Black Four blackmail gang linked to Mt Pleasant youths
Six teenage members of prominent Mt Pleasant families linked to a blackmail scheme called the Black Four. They allegedly threatened local businessman George H MacGillivay with property destruction unless paid 500 dollars, and sent a death threat to bank president John S Weidman demanding 30 000 dollars buried at a secret site. The charter pledges loyalty and death for traitors.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mich
George H. MacGillivay
Mr. Pleasant
MacGillivay
John S. Weidman
Black Four
How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes
An advertisement promotes Lavoptik eye wash claiming to brighten red strained or dark rings in one wash and a week of use will produce incredible results. A small bottle is guaranteed to make eyes healthy sparkling and vivacious with an aluminum eye cup offered free by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
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Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Arrest on suspicion of German spy develops
Sheriff Duncan arrested a man from Ada on suspicion of being a German agent. His story did not satisfy investigators and he remains held in jail for further inquiry. He is a stranger with no fixed residence.
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Duncan
Ada
Faith the Largest Concrete Ship Launches in California
Redwood City California sees the world’s largest reinforced concrete ship launched named Faith. Built in six months, 336 feet long with 45 foot beam and 5000 ton deadweight, it marks the start of a new concrete ship program aimed at 7500 ton vessels and a fleet of 54 in 18 months.
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America
Redwood City
California
May Popular Mechanics Magazine
Pacific Service
Dowry Dispute Sparks Separate Suit in New York
Mrs Selma Levinson sues Isaac Levinson a lawyer for separation claiming he demanded a $10,000 dowry and threatened divorce if not paid. She states she received the dowry, but he did not obtain it nor was it promised to him.
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New York
Selma Levinson
Isaac Levinson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to work through the blood on mucous surfaces, using a blend of tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered and a Toledo, Ohio company is named.
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Oder
Hall
V. J. Ree
Toledo
There Are Always Others Quote by Laura Spencer Porter
There are others beside myself who suffer poverty and despair daily. The passage reflects on shared human hardship and the constant presence of sorrow in the lives of those facing want.
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Serren
Laura Spencer Porter
The
Atlantic
War Savings Stamp Rally Aims to Undermine Prussian Power
The War Savings Stamp is described as the core mobilization tool of the American nation, designed to undermine Prussian and militaristic systems and strengthen civilian resolve.
Epworth League Social Set at Miss Lee's Home
The Epworth League of First Methodist plans an 8:00 P M social at Miss Helen Lee's home at West 17th and Cherry tomorrow. About 80 church youths are invited with free car service from Sunrise and North Ada. program includes music readings contests refreshments and games.
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Epworth League
First Methodist
Helen Lee
West 17Th and
Cherry
Sunrise
North Ada
Man Discovers Heir To Half Million Fortune
Greensburg janitor C. E. Ellsworth finds a notice that he is heir to half of a $600000 estate of Robert I. Ellsworth who died in Washington eight months ago. Ellsworth left his fortune to a Greensburg nephew and his Washington sister Mrs Elvina Bindon. The nephew had lost contact with his uncle for over forty years.
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Greensburg
C. E. Ellsworth
Robert I. Ellsworth
Washington
Elvina Bindon
Eastern Star Regular Meeting Tonight
Regular meeting of the Eastern Star called for this evening. A good attendance is requested by C. G. Bradford, Secretary.
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Eastern Star
C. G. Bradford
Wheat acreage in Kansas estimated at 9.5 million
The Kansas board of agriculture estimates 9,500,000 acres of winter wheat sown in the state. Current condition stands at 70.1 percent, down 5.8 points from a year ago, with government allotment at 10,000,000 acres.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Women Urged to Fill Farm Labor Gaps in War Era Debate
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley addresses Good Housekeeping readers on women workers in agriculture. He argues women lack brute strength but can perform skilled tasks and endure hardship, insisting no industry should exclude women from wartime labor.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Good Housekeeping
Local County Commissioner and Weigher Ballot Items
The listing shows County Commissioner races for the 2nd Dist with R L Moss J I Laughlin and W B Selfridge. 3rd Dist includes Y F Bibb and W H Brents seeking re election. county weigher race features John Ward.
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Bob Duncan
Nick Heard
Milton Garner
O. J. Lee
Orel Busby
J. O. Cowart
W. H. Brumley
R. L. Moss
J. I. Laughlin
W. B
Roland Rooms Open To Public Remains Available
Notice from Mrs. S. L. Roland states the Roland Rooms will stay open to the public and continues to welcome patrons. Dated April 10, 1911.
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Roland
S. L. Roland
War Savings Society Compared to Old War Club
A War Savings Society is described as a War Club essential for thrift and savings promotion, likened to the old-fashioned weapon used for savage acts.
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates Mentioned
A news brief notes Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates appear in circulation. It highlights their role in supporting war financing and urges public purchase as part of national savings efforts.
Hay for Sale at Lexas Wagon Yard
All kinds of hay offered for sale by Lexas Wagon Yard with four to twelve cent pricing. Four section township plats available at the News office for purchase.
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Lexas
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