Oklahoma Health Dept Resumes Typhoid Campaign Statewide
Oklahoma City June 16. The state board of health resumes the anti typhoid drive with free clinics in Washita and Kandiy counties and planned sessions in Woods Jefferson Carter and Stephens counties starting June 20 and July 1. Dr A R Lewis cites prior vaccination figures and aims to vaccinate more while reducing deaths through sanitation and mosquito control.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Health
Oklahoma
A. R. Lewis
Washita
Kandy
Woods County
Jefferson
Carter
Stephens
Lewis
Tobias Family Leaves Ada for San Diego Home
Mr and Mrs s J Tobias their son Joe and daughter with her husband Mr and Mrs Herbert Swartz will depart early Tuesday for San Diego to start a new home There they expect to reside after selling only part of their Ada property The Tobias family contributed significantly to Ada's commercial life building a substantial business and a comfortable fortune through hard work and sound practices
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S. J. Tobias
Joe
Herbert Swartz
San Diego
Tobias
Ada
Beach Lizard Emerges as New Poolside Species
City pool managers report a new beach lizard behavior near bathing pools. Twilight swims attract crowds as stylish bathers parade along the bank wearing bright suits and posing by the water without entering. Names like Annette and Romeo appear as possible exemplars of this display.
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Annette
Romeo
President Refuses DC Half Holiday Request
President Harding declined to grant a half holiday on Saturdays for the District of Columbia. He said that such holidays conflict with the need for economy and are not in the interest of public service.
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Washington
Harding
District of Columbia
Coolidge Urges Spiritual Values as World’s Hope
Vice President Calvin Coolidge told Amherst College’s centennial opening that spiritual values are the world’s only reliable guide in facing modern burdens. He said work and prosperity must be driven by righteousness and justice, not wealth alone.
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Associated Press
Amherst
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Amherst College
Coolidge
Harvest Hands Flock To Kansas Wheat Fields
Kansas City reports the first general movement of harvest workers from outside states into central Kansas wheat regions. John L. Barkman says applicants rise as labor supply grows and Kansas centers push for men. Oklahoma harvests show good labor supply and crews begin moonlit cutting to save the crop near Emporia.
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Kansas City
Kansas
John L. Barkman
United States Employee Service
Mr. Barkman
Emporia
Kan
Insanity on the Rise Warns Doctor at Convention
Dr J M Lee of Rochester NY told the American Institution of Homopathy convention that insanity is increasing in the war's aftermath. He cited general hustle and worry as factors and noted farmers appear most susceptible to mental breakdowns.
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Washington
J. M. Lee
Rochester
New York
Toggerica Supressionism Knicker Cartoon Caption
Cartoon caption from Car toons Magazine features dialogue about color harmony and a spouse's fashion tastes, highlighting humorous banter over cigar and stocking choices. The text reflects a light satire of domestic style conflicts with playful mock seriousness.
Here Your Funds Are Doubly Guarded
The notice touts added security measures alongside the bank's strength and conservative management, emphasizing an extra safeguard for funds and customer trust.
Pontotoc County Public Schools See Major Growth Since 1910
County superintendent A. Floyd reports sharp increases in Pontotoc school property value and operations from 1910 to 1911. Enrollment rises from 7,860 to 10,496, eighth grade diplomas grow from 365, and high school diplomas up to 90.
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Pontotoc County
A. Floyd
Ada
Normal School
Floyd
Enrollment by counties shows wide statewide reach at East Central Normal
Registrar reports a broad geographic reach with students from Seminole to Pontotoc and beyond. County tallies list Seminole 48, Coal 52, Hughes 58, Pottawatomie 45, Okmulgee 54, Okfuskee 27, Garvin 52, Murray 51, Johnston 82, Pontotoc 411. States represented include Arkansas 14, Texas 4, Kansas 1, Kentucky 1, plus many Oklahoma counties. Training school enrollment not included.
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East Central Normal
Ada Normal
Seminole
Coal
Hughes
Pottawatomie
Okmulgee
Okfuskee
Garvin
Murray
Johnston
Pontotoc
Organization of Oklahoma Legion drives for 10000 new members in seven days
The American Legion begins a state wide campaign next Monday aiming to recruit 10000 new members in seven days through a house to house canvass. District leaders assign counties to posts and posts split into precincts with worker teams totaling about 15000 in the field. Fritz Blumenthal, C H Janeway, and Jay W Jones head districts three to five, one to two and eight, six and seven respectively.
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American Legion
Veterans Organization
Legion
Fritz Blumenthal
Oklahoma City
C. H. Janeway
Collinsville
Jay W. Jones
el Reno
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
H. B. Fell
Harding influence pacifying Europe praised in Ohio
In Niles Ohio on June 18 Vice President Calvin Coolidge spoke at the unveiling of a bust of President Harding. He said Harding's stance toward Europe has been more influential than realized, achieved through American policy and notes to foreign governments, and urged patience, pacification, and harmony in postwar reconstruction. He also urged honoring President McKinley’s desire for such an attitude.
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Niles
Ohio
Harding
Europe
Calvin Coolidge
McKinley
Move Into New Depot Frisco Freight House Opens
The Frisco freight house has just been completed and the move into the new building will occur Monday. I McNair, agent, stated the old depot burned five years ago and freight has been handled in box cars since. The new depot is large and will offer much better service according to officials.
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I. McNair
City to Gravel Main Streets With Owner Donations
City street commissioner W. S. Smith outlined a plan to gravel main streets using funds from the city and donations from property owners for equipment. The first street to receive gravel will be the one with the highest donations, with others following in order of amount raised.
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W. S. Smith
Smith
Fourth Prize Shown in Elks Minstrel Queen Contest
Manager J C Gowing announced a fourth prize of a 12 50 box of stationery donated by Drummond s drug store. The prize will be on display at the drug store until the contest ends with three Maids of Honor prizes and one grand prize for the Minstrel Queen. Reserved seats will be sold at Gwin and Mays drug store starting Monday at 8 am. A free on street exhibition follows Saturday at 4 pm as contestants debut.
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J. C. Gowing
Drummond’s
Gwin and Mays Drug Store
N. B. Stall
City water system restored after pump realignment
Test results show pumps realigned after initial out of line installation. Two million gallons stored and reservoir ready to feed mains. Regular pressure around 50 pounds with no system weakness, keeping city safe from water famine. Byrd's Mill pumps sustain over 50 pounds when needed.
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Byrd’s Mill
City tests pumps at reservoir to assure water pressure
Ada officials inspected the city reservoir yesterday afternoon to verify pump operation and confirm adequate water pressure for residents and services. The testing aimed to ensure reliability ahead of peak demand periods and potential emergencies.
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Ada
City Reservoir
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