Petition asks Hughes to stop Dempsey Carpentier fight
Wilbur Krafts of Washington head of the international reform bureau presented a petition to Secretary Hughes on behalf of the Life and Thought Club of Lincoln Nebraska asking to halt the July 23 prize fight in Jersey City. He condemns the bout as a national disgrace and cites court rulings against state legalization of lotteries to argue public morals. Krafts warns he may seek an injunction similarly to a past St Paul case involving Bob Futtsummons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Wilbur Krafts
Washington
International Reform Bureau
Hughes
Jersey City
Life and Thought Club
Lincoln
Nebraska
Krafts
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Bob Futssummons
St. Paul
Agriculture Now in Collapse for Need of Exports
In Washington on June 24 1920 Senatorial hearings endorsed a Norris bill to fund a federal farm export corp with 100 million dollars to move farm products to Europe. Carl Brooman warned agriculture is in collapse and warned of a tremendous smash from carryovers of corn cotton and wool. Local Oklahoma notes report Pontotoc county wheat in shock within days if weather allows and threshing by mid next week. Labor is plentiful and wheat quality is good though yield is down with tests on stained wheat and banned rust-resisting varieties showing potential benefits for Oklahoma fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
Federal Farm Export Corporation
Europe
Senate Agricultural Committee
Carl Brooman
Wilson
United States
Pontotoc County
J. B. Hill
Hill
Agent Hill
Oklahoma
Kansas
Frisco Freight Depot Opens With Modern Facilities
The Frisco freight depot near North Broadway and North Townsend avenues has opened at an estimated cost of 50 000 dollars. It features brick reinforced concrete construction, night lighting, and space for twelve freight cars and twenty wagons. The facility includes new offices, laboratories, toilets, telephones, and a cool work area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
McNair
R. C. Stephens
St. Louis
Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company
Chicago
J. McNair
E. J. Lennartz
A. C. Dixon
D. E. McNair
Blanche Chilcutt
Ida Enloe
Riley Nolen
W. H. Mack
Lyle Walker
W. H. Loving
Joe Carson
Two Injured in Fair Grounds Dance Shooting
Rance Jones of this city allegedly fired into a crowd at a Fair Grounds dance Saturday night injuring Bazer Chandler and Sidney Harris. Chandler and Harris were hospitalized, with Harris suffering an abdominal wound and hip fracture. Jones was jailed and facing likely charges.
Prince Albert Tobacco Promises Comfort and Ease
The ad extols Prince Albert tobacco as flavor rich and bite free, promising a smooth smoking experience from morning until night. It claims Prince Albert revolutionized pipe smoking and guarantees success for new pipe users who switch to it for packing in both pipes and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Nash Praises Ada Normal for Close Union With State
M A Nash secretary of the State Teachers association spoke at Ada Normal praising the district as the only one in the state with full county affiliation. He commended Prof E C Wilson for his work and noted a busy week ahead with student events and a rural education conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Nash
State Teachers Association
East Central
Teacher’s Association
State Association
E. C. Wilson
Normal
Rural Education
Senate May Favor Reducing Army to 150000 Men Soon
Senate conferees backed by Secretary Weeks recommended yielding to the House and cutting the army to 150000 enlisted men by next October. The move signals a break in the deadlock as the current force stands around 220000, with a projected drop to 150000 by May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
House
Weeks
Enlistment Applications Made for Ada Citizens Camp
Over twenty men aged 18 to 36 have applied for Ada citizens training camp enlistment. Applicants may transfer to any U S camp by paying the fare difference to Camp Travis or other locations. No pay or leave, one month in camp, 5 cent mile fare, government covers expenses. must show good moral character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schienberg
Ada
Citizens Training Camp
Colorado Camp
Camp Travis
United States
Farm and city property buyers listing by Bowles Co
A. L. Bowles & Co. promotes buyers for farms and city property. The note mentions Plume 878 and 868 as listed properties, with Harris Hotel and an address 6-19 8tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plume
A. L. Bowles & Co
Harris
Prickly Ash Bitters Sold By Gwin-Mays Drug Co
Advertisement urging men to take Prickly Ash Bitters to purify the liver and bowels and prevent sickness during a busy season. Priced at $1.25 per bottle from Gwin-Mays Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwin-Mays Drue Co
Oklahoma Seeks Earlier Arbor Day for Oklahoma Schools
Oklahoma state superintendent R H Wilson asks that Arbor Day be moved to the Friday after the second Monday in February to protect saplings from March planting heat. He urges weeklong tree study in schools and will use bulletins from Christian Jansen of Oklahoma A and M. Arbor Day began in Oklahoma about two decades ago to encourage tree planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Forestry Association
R. H. Wilson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wilson
Oklahoma
Christian Jansen
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Stillwater
Farmer Says County Crops Looking Good Under Warm Weather
J. J. Townsend, a Franks area farmer, visited the News office and reported crop prospects improving. About 40 percent of tillable land is in corn, similar in cotton. farmers hope for continued fair weather. Gardens and truck crops yield well, and a good melon crop is anticipated this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Townsend
Franks
Townsend
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Summer health aid urged for every family. The ad touts Chamberlain's remedy as essential for colic and diarrhoea during hot months and advises buying now for value.
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Chamberlain
Why Suffer from Rheumatism Nine in ten cases simple muscle or chronic rheumatism
Nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscle or chronic rheumatism and do not require internal treatment. Relief may come from applying Chamberlains liniment which helps sleep and rest for the afflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Local Items from Roff and Nearby Areas
Roff residents report Anice Hardens ill at Ada while Harve Russell and daughter visit here. J. T. J. Hughes and H. Hughes host M Hughes party from Tulsa. Mrs. W. T. Carson sends a bouquet and notes farmers need rain. Clarence Colvin graduates Beeville Texas high school with second honors. Others visit Ada and Chilney Hill area. Berry family heads to Minnesota. Wheatley family from Oregon visiting. C. C. Cooper travels to Chickasha on business.
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Anice Hardens
Ada
Harve Russell
Altus
M. Hughes
Tulsa
J. T. J. Hughes
H. Hughes
W. T. Carson
Clarence Colvin
Roff Schools
Beevile, Texas
Haney Mack
Jim Mulder
Kirk
Chimney Hill
Joe Berry
S. V. Berry
Minnesota
Mr. Wheatley
Wheatley
Oregon
C. C. Cooper
Chickasha
Railway Rules on Labor to Remain Until Agreement
CHICAGO June 18 The board ruled that the rules and working conditions now governing the Big Four Brotherhood will stay in effect until negotiations between the Brotherhood and the railroads or by the railroad labor board change them. The interpretation stems from the April 14 decision clarifying the national agreement and overturning the May 1920 ruling that the agreement be continued pending a hearing on the rules dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Big Four Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Railroad Labor Board
Muy
Two Injured After Shooting at Fairgrounds Dance
Rance Jones fired into a crowd at the Fairgrounds dance Saturday night injuring Bazer Chandler near Tyrola and 14 year old Sidney Harris of this city. No charges filed Tuesday morning as cases await developments. Jones remains jailed and filings expected today before Justice H J Brown.
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Rance Jones
Bazer Chandler
Tyrola
Sidney Harris
Ada
Jones
Bob Duncan
Grover Garr
Garr
Chandler
Harris
H. J. Brown
State Crops Need Week of No Rains
Oklahoma crops suffer from heavy rains with widespread flood damage. The Whitehurst crop report notes delayed harvests for wheat oats and barley and rising labor demand while corn tassels and cotton need further cultivation as weather may improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehurst
Ada county leaders face high water bridge project
Mapping out a yearlong program, new county commissioners plan construction of a high water bridge over the Canadian river near Byng north of Ada. The trio J I Laughlin H C Stephens and WW Brents will lead the board starting July with a joint session to start the new fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Canadian River
Byng
J. I. Laughlin
H. C. Stephens
Oakman
WW. H. Brents
Hickory
Board of County Commissioners
Good Roads Meet Boost Ada Delegation Praises Cotton Belt
Ada representatives led by N. B. Stall and others returned after a two day trip along the Cotton Belt highway from Ada to Red River. Communities including Rosita Hickory Mill Creek Madill Wingate Woodville pledged funds and work. by July the road is to be marked end to end and connected to Texas Galveston route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Motor Club
Red River
Ada
Ros
Hickory
Mill Creek
Madill
Wingston
Woodville
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Galveston
Jefferson Highway
Club
N. B. Stall
H. B. Roach
Jess Emory
W. G. Moser
John Beard
Frank Yeargain
T. Colbert
Soldiers Bonus Bill Favored in Senate Committee
The five way soldiers bonus bill backed by the American Legion was reported favorable to stay by the Senate Finance Committee. No opposition in committee though amendments may be offered in the Senate. It provides cash bonus or adjusted service pay, deferred pay, vocational training aid, farm and home aid, and land settlement aid with no funding plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
American Legion
Senate Financial Committee
Senate
Worldwide search begun for Carroll A Deering crew
The state department through its consuls has launched a worldwide hunt for the missing crew of the schooner Carroll A Deering of Bath Maine. The ship ran aground off North Carolina in January with all sails set and no survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carroll A. Deering
Bath
Maine
North Carolina
Young Ada Soldier Dies in Prescott
Earnest Broughton of Prescott dies from tuberculosis contracted in France. His father L. F. Broughton of Portland Park was with him at death. A well known, moral, religious young man with a strong war record including the Victory Medal with three gold stripes. Mrs. Snead aided him through Red Cross work after his discharge.
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Prescott
Arizona
Orville Snead
Earnest Broughton
M. 3
France
L. F. Broughton
Portland Park
Farmers urged to block acreage for test well deal
Attention farmers urged to block acreage for a test well before negotiating. Realty operators claim to have real operators who will drill the well. Advertising notice for A. L. Bowles & Co. at Harris hotel location 5919-5tw.
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A. L. Bowles & Co
Harris Hotel
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Internation Reform Bureau
The
Frisco Fright
North Broadway
North Townsend Avenues
P. A
Agarette
Foracco
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Con
Nash
Ada Normal
Arbor Day
Roff
J. A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Margaret Lee
Conway
Rev. Williams
Camberlain
Prescot
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
West Gulf States
Mississippi
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
the Zensal CO
Okla
Nels Darling, Presidert
J. G. Witherspoon
Ada, Oklahoma
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