Senate league showdown plans in Versailles treaty debate
Associated Press reports at Washington conferences on June 19 show league opponents weighing a test vote on Knox’s resolution to serve notice the Senate cannot accept the League covenant in the peace treaty. Proposals include ending the war, a round robin, or a war end resolution, with no decision likely before tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Versailles
Knox
Senate
League
Thomas
Colorado
Ada Welcomes Bates Griffin Nuptials Quietly Held
Thursday’s Daily reports the wedding of Charles T. Bates and Miss Theodocia Griffin at 10 45 am yesterday in the bride’s mother’s home on East Twelfth Street Ada. Rev C C Morris officiated. Mrs Bates daughter of Mrs M L Griffin, Bates a former Bates-Chaney garage proprietor and Ada Music co founder. The couple plan a honeymoon to Oklahoma City and residence in Ada.
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Charles T. Bates
Theodocia Griffin
East Twelfth Street
C. C. Morris
The
Baptist Church
Bates
M. L. Griffin
Mr. Bates
Ada Music Company
Bates-Chaney Garage
Our City
Oklahoma City
Ada
Farris Colic Remedy Promoted by Ada Ad
Advertisement from Agnew Milling Co of Ada Oklahoma touts Farris Colic Remedy for horses. It claims drenching is unsafe and the medicine is applied on the tongue with a dropper included in each bottle and guarantees the product.
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Farris
Agnew Milling Co
Ada
Oklahoma
Ada Man Pat Holley Weds Pauline Porter in Muskogee
Mr Irvin P Holley known as Pat and Miss Pauline Porter of Denver were married in Muskogee last Saturday June 14. They arrived in Ada Tuesday and receive greetings from many friends. Holley son of Dr F Z Holley works with his father in Holleys drug store. The bride is an accomplished Colorado young lady. They will make their home in Ada.
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Irvin P. Holley
Pat
Pauline Porter
Denver
Colo
Muskogee
Ada
Holley
F. Z. Holley
Colorado
Two Deaths in Rural District Reported
Little Ethel Rolin died at six months old at the family home near Egypt on June 6 and was buried there Saturday afternoon. Dead second individual details not provided in readable text.
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Ethel Rolin
W. E. Rolin
Egypt
Infant dies of ptomaine poisoning in Ada district
George Robertson aged one and a half, son of J A Robertson, rural Ada district, died yesterday at his parents’ home from ptomaine poisoning. He was buried this afternoon in Egypt cemetery at five o'clock.
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George Robertson
J. A. Robertson
Ada
Egypt
Boiled Water Prevents Scalding Milk
A simple kitchen tip notes that scalded milk can be avoided by first boiling a small amount of water in the sauce pan. This creates a gentler heating environment for dairy while cooking.
Ada Oklahoma Professionals Listed With Addresses and Phones
A fragmented listing shows professionals including physicians Dr L M Overton and Thomas Ve, lawyers Bulllock and Orr and Abney Harrell, plus others with office and residence numbers in Ada Oklahoma. The text appears as a directory snippet with multiple names and contact details.
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L. M. Overton
Eeugh
Oklahoma
C . Thomas
West
12Th St
London Prepares for War with Naval and Air Reinforcements
June 18 report says Britain’s grand fleet is on a war footing ready to sail to German waters. R-34 dirigible diverted for Baltic bombing run with B-33, while Kiel canal cruise planned. Copenhagen telegram notes dozen cruisers and several destroyers ready to enforce a blockade.
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London
Germany
Baltic
Kiel Canal
Copenhagen
Atlantic
Daily Sketch
Berlin
Soldier profile of Lieut Bly wins three decorations
First Lieut Robert E Bly of Fort Scott Kansas recounts his daylight raid through a severely shelled German line, killing five, capturing seven, and taking machine guns and ammunition as he led a rear attack. Capt George Mallon of Ogden also received three decorations.
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Junction City
Kan
Robert E. Bly
Fort Scott
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
Fort Riley
Bly
Kansas
George Mallon
Ogden
Louse Killer Advertised by Agnew Milling Co Ada Ok
A ready remedy for lice on chicks dust the hen at night with B. A. Thomson s Louse Killer. The product promises to stop parasites that sap life from poultry and also claims to kill bugs on cucumber tomato and squash vines. Advert says the firm will refund if it does not work.
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B. A. Thomas
Agnew Milling Co
Ada
Oklahoma
Judge Bolen Invited to Speak in Portales Fourth of July
A letter to Judge Babe Bolen from the Portales Chamber of Commerce invites him to speak at a Fourth of July celebration honoring returned war heroes. The note, dated June 17, 1919, asks for timely confirmation to allow proper publicity.
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Babe Bolen
Bolen
Oklahoma
Portales
N. M
James W. Bolen
Ada
Vatican May Dominate World Says Sherman
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman warned in the United States Senate that the league of nations plan could end church state separation and place the entire civilized world under Vatican and papal domination. He said the Catholic church would hold twenty four of forty five votes in the league assembly.
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Washington
United States Senate
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
League of Nations
Vatican
Rome
League Assembly
Sherman
Funeral set for Ada woman Ellen Choate
Mrs Ellen Choate 25 wife of J P Choate died at home 401 N Oak at 1 am. Funeral at home Saturday afternoon with Rev Oscar Hays. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery. She leaves husband and three children ages five seven and nine. Relatives from San Sabe Texas and Brownwood Texas expected to attend.
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Ellen Choate
J. P. Choate
N. Oak
Oscar Hays
Rosedale Cemetery
Choate
Ada
James Tomlinson
Sansabe
Texas
Elvin Wells
A. J. House
Brownwood
Return of Two Cent Stamp On July First
Post bulletin confirms the two cent stamp will reappear on July 1 with the 1917 revenue act repeal making old rates effective. Local post office will exchange two cent cards and three cent envelopes for one or two cent stamps during July only, at face value, no cash.
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J. W. Westbrook
Adam
Cut this Out and Take It With You
A man cannot recall the exact article he seeks and settles for an unsuitable substitute, yielding disappointment and dissatisfaction with the purchase.
East Central Boy Receives Croix de Guerre
Reuben Laxton, former East Central State Normal student, returned from overseas with the Croix de Guerre and citation star for bravery. He served with the 144th Infantry, 36th Division, enduring Champagne fighting and modestly credited his duty. Charles Cottingham is noted for a posthumous citation.
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East Central
Reuben Laxton
East Central State Normal
144Th Infantry
Champaigne
Reuben
Charles Cottingham
Shin Salve Promises Relief for Milk Leg Sufferer
Mrs. R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas reports an ulcer from milk leg and credits Shin Salve with relief. She claims the salve has cured sores and burns and eczema. Judge James E Webb of Ada is referenced in connection with the matter.
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R. P. Chrisman
Paducah
Texas
James E. Webb
Ada
Allen Oil Field Glorious Fourth Opportunity
The Allen oil fields offer a glimpse of wealth from silent sources producing oil year round. Visitors can watch rig builders, drilling, and production activities as the Midas rush continues day and night. Allen residents invite all to witness this opportunity on the Glorious Fourth.
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Allen Oil Fields
Midas
Allen
Special Invitation Encourages ADA and Allen Visitors
A newspaper ad invites residents of ADA and Allen to visit their neighboring town Pontotoc County for a holiday gathering. It highlights a shared goal of regional uplift and urges ADA folks to come by the hundreds, noting a good road via Steedman an hour away.
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Allen
Ada
Pontotoc County
Steedman
Mythical Lore and Sacred Secrets of the Sauk Indians
An Ada historian surveys Sauk traditions in Oklahoma noting deep mythic belief in animal magic and a secret Great Medicine society. Initiation rites, passwords, and ceremonial secrecy dominate Sauk life, with about 18 members by 1914 and the chief as a largely ceremonial figurehead.
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Ada
Union
Oklahoma
Great Medicine Society
President Gordon Honored by East Central State Normal Faculty
The East Central State Normal faculty honored President J. M. Gordon yesterday in a ceremony during a faculty meeting. Dr. Chas S. Meek spoke on new ideas from San Antonio schools, and the domestic science department provided refreshments. Dr. C. G. Bradford presented a Knight Templar watch charm as a token of esteem. Mr. Gordon, surprised and grateful, thanked the faculty sincerely.
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J. M. Gordon
East Gentral State Normal
Chas. S. Meek
San Antonio
C. G. Bradford
Mr. Gordon
Knight Templar Watch
Conors
Veterans Return Home From France With Discharges
J. M. Bonds of Ada G. E. Harper of Franks and Jesse Reecer of Roff from the 257th Infantry arrived yesterday afternoon with their discharges. They had fought in several hard battles in France.
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J. M. Bonds
Ada
G. E. Harper
Franks
Jesse Reecer
Roff
257Th Infantry
France
Ada to Receive German Cannon Under War Donation Bill
The House introduced H R 5845 on June 14 authorizing the Secretary of War to donate to Ada Oklahoma a German fieldpiece captured in the present war. The piece could be placed in Ada's civic area or courthouse yard, with readers urging placement now.
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Tom D. McKeown
Secretary of War
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Pontetoc County
Tom
County Court House
Rise and Sing No 328 Enid Events
All rise and sing hymn No 328 from the Bolshevistic hymn book with lines about loaf during night and morning hours and through spring flowers, reflecting a regional church program note.
Concerted rush on New York dram shops
New Yorkers rush liquor shops amid approaching dry spell starting July 1. Reports show single sales up to 20 000 dollars with many orders from 5 000 to 19 000 dollars. Three day totals reach 250 000 dollars as clubs offer private lockers and members access at owners’ risk.
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New York
Legion
Crescent Clum
Brooklyn
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J. A. Cox
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