Russia Seen as Field for Young Americans After Bolshevik Era
Dr. Edward H. Egbert, former Red Cross chief in Russia and now with the American Central Committee for Russian Relief, says once normality returns Russia will offer vast opportunities to educated young men. He urges study of Russia and its language to prepare for life work there, while relief efforts aim to improve ties between the two nations through aid to refugees.
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New York
Russia
Europe
Edward H. Egbert
American Red Cross
American Central Committee For Russian Relief
Mississippi
Egbert
American Central Committee For
Russian Relief
Supreme Court challenge to federal amendment and Volstead Act
A suit filed in the United States Supreme Court alleges the constitutional amendment is improperly drawn and not ratified by 21 states, claiming Congress lacks power to regulate morals. It argues the Volstead Act usurps state revenue and infringes state governance by prohibiting non intoxicating beverage licenses and imposing penalties. The complaint contends Congress can only regulate external federal concerns and commerce among states, leaving enforcement to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ates
Supreme A
Rethe P ‘Ion
Palmer
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Congress
New Jersey
United States
Calotabs Ad Backed by Guaranteed Refund
An antique advertisement urges taking Calotabs for quick relief from stomach upset. It promises a cold overnight cure plan and a light breakfast after use. The copy touts the product in sealed packages and notes pharmacists will refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggist
The Merits of Peruna
Letters from readers praise Peruna for curing chronic catarrh digestive issues and catarrhal deafness. They claim the tonic treats coughs and many diseases caused by catarrh and advise keeping Peruna in the home in tablet or liquid forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha C. Dale
Divorces Filed in District Court Amid Rising Case Load
Three divorce filings were made in district court yesterday, a fifty percent rise from licenses issued the previous day. Gladys Coplin sues James E. Coplin alleging abandonment, lack of support, ill health and infidelity. she seeks divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Gladys Pitman. Minnie Anna May Estes asks divorce from Arthur Estes, citing cruelty and abuse. Bertha Banks seeks divorce from E. C. Banks after desertion, claiming marriage in 1918 and ongoing separation.
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Gladys Coplin
W. A. DeLaney
James E. Coplin
Defendant
Huntsville
Ala
Plaintiff
Altho
Gladys Pitman
Minnie Anna May Estes
Arthur Estes
B. H. Epperson
Denton
Texas
Bertha Banks
E. C. Banks
Ada
Shallow Oil Near Roff Shows Early Production Growth
The Smith Brothers firm led by John E. Smith and Sam Jones Smith develops the shallow oil field near Roff with four producing wells in Section 17-2-4. Brashears No. 3 yields about ten barrels daily per well, with total output near 40 barrels daily. Oil is hauled by truck to Roff for loading onto cars and is expected to bring more than standard crude due to valuable by products. Interest in the Roff area rises as leases attract more oil men and drilling costs remain low.
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Roff
Smith Brothers
John E. Smith
Sam Jones Smith
Brashears
Oklahoma
Mayors Condemn State Censorship and Endorse Local Licensing
After an exhaustive inquiry into motion pictures a special committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors unanimously condemned state censorship. The report recommends municipalities use their licensing powers to regulate films locally.
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Albany
New York State Conference of Mayors
The News Office Seeks Cotton Rags for Reuse
The News Office calls for clean cotton rags offered for sale at three cents per pound. Payment prepared upon delivery of acceptable materials to the office.
Borozone Advertised as Ideal Antiseptic for Emergencies
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. Borozone is marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast and is sold by Bart Smith. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency.
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Bart Smith
Adv
Wilson Predicted Nominated by Acclamation at Convention
Kansas City March 6 Former Senator James Hamilton Lewis Illinois forecast Woodrow Wilson's acclamation as Democratic nominee at the San Francisco national convention. He urged Missouri Democratic women that Wilson will embody the campaign issues and need not deliver speeches, as his deeds speak to households nationwide.
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Kansas City
Woodrow Wilson
San Francisco
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Lewis
Wilson
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Trouble Relief
Advertisement asserts thousands suffer kidney trouble without knowing it and credits Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root with high success. It notes an insurance examiner says many applicants are rejected for kidney issues and invites readers to test a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr. Kilmer Co. in Binghamton, with Ada News mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Woman Charged in Husband Killing Claims Love Motivated Act
A Miami woman facing homicide charges asserts she killed her husband out of love. The defense urges jurors to consider intense affection as a mitigating factor amid testimony on the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami News
Negroes Sell Land They Do Not Own in Ada Fraud
In Ada two men posed as landowners and sold to Gale Statler and George and Ed Harrison a tract in Coal County for 1600 dollars. They split the money, left town, and an officer hunt continues for the two suspects who had also operated similarly in Ada in the prior year.
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Ada
Gale Statler
George
Ed Harrison
Coal County
George Harrison
Coalgate
Statler
Sapulpa
Auto Industry Now Ranks Second Only to the Steel Industry
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports 1920 motor vehicle production near 1.8 billion dollars, with total including bodies and accessories approaching two billion. New York leads in registrations with 570,000. Ohio follows with 511,000. Expansion plans at Gear Tire & Rubber Co in Akron include 1.5 million dollars in new buildings and office expansions.
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America
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Boc
New York State
Ohio
Capita
Nebraska
Iowa
Tennessee
Alabama
Louis
Georgia
Gear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Adam's Note on Naming the First River Pison
A brief quotation recalls Adam’s posture toward water when naming the first river he encountered, choosing the name Pison as rendered by the New York Evening. The line reflects a biblical allusion and a playwright-like aside about origins and language.
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Adam
New York
Grim Emanuel Dies in San Antonio After Oklahoma Service
Chas B Emanuel prominent Oklahoma figure died February 20 in a private San Antonio sanitarium and was buried there. He practiced law in Sulphur, served as assistant county attorney, mayor of Sulphur, and speaker pro-tem in the Oklahoma Legislature. His health failed during his last term. his mother Mrs Mary Emanuel of Los Angeles attended the burial. He leaves two brothers Frank Emanuel of Sulphur and an Emanuel of the Emanuel Overland Co of Ada.
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Sulphur
Chas. B. Emanuel
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Emanuel
Mary Emanuel
Los Angeles
Frank Emanuel
Emanuel-Overland Company
Ada
Divorce Suits Filed Friday In District Court
Willie Courtney sues Mary Magdalene Courtney for divorce alleging marriage in Pontotoc County on October 21, 1917 and that she engaged in intimate conduct with other men leading to separation. He seeks absolute title to his land and alimony is not requested. Linn Barnett seeks divorce from Willie Barnett after desertion in February 1919 with alimony attorneys fees and costs.
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Willie Courtney
Wimbish & Duncan
Mary Magdalene Courtney
Pontotoc County
Ravia
Linn Barnett
Willie Barnett
King & Crawford
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered for Kidney Trouble
For serious diseases that attack the kidneys Prickly Ash Bitters is a remedy of merit. It relieves backache dizziness persistent headache loss of strength and nervous weakness symptoms indicating kidney trouble. Price 1.25 per bottle. Bart Smith agent.
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Bart Smith
Candidates spar over campaign spending in Bartlesville notes
Bartlesville Examiner quotes Hiram Johnson criticizing rival campaigns for high spending. The piece mentions Jake Hannon and Wood with a $100,000 figure and references George Pullman leaving Lowen with timing unclear.
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Bartlesville Examiner
Hiram Johnson
Jake. Hannon
Wood
South Dakota
George Pullman
Lowen
Daniels backs bigger navy if League vote fail
Secretary Daniels told the Naval Committee that he would push a larger naval program if the peace treaty is not ratified this session and if the U S rejects League of Nations membership he would renew a year long expansion plan. He supported two battleships and one cruiser with added light cruisers and fourteen flotilla leaders or sub destroyers, arguing no middle ground exists between gradual buildout and maximal expansion.
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Associated Pren
Washington
Daniels
United States Naval Committee
General Board
Congress
League of Nations
United States
Mrs Annie H Cooley Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs Annie H Cooley of Middlefield Connecticut used Chamberlains Cough Remedy during a severe grip with threatened pneumonia. Chest pains vanished, cough loosened, expectoration easy, and she recovered quickly. She highly praises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie H. Cooley
Middlefield
Conn
Chamberlain
Why Republicans All Want Gore Nominated
Ex-President Taft discusses Oklahoma politics, noting Hannon’s rise challenges Republican gains. He cites Ferris as a strong rival to Gore and highlights Democratic backing for Ferris. The piece analyzes shifting support among farmers radicals and pro-German voters who favor Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Oklahoma
Washington Post
Ferris
Gore
National
Scott Ferris
Congress
Relief for rheumatic pains with Chamberlain's Liniment
An old advertisement advises using Chamberlain's Liniment to ease rheumatic aches. It recommends thorough massages twice daily and promises noticeable relief.
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Chamberlain
Georgia Farmer Grows Woolly Cotton Variant
A Georgia farmer cultivates a cotton variety that resembles lamb’s wool, with potential for textile novelty and market interest. The distinctive breed could attract attention from buyers and industry watchers on Wall Street.
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Georgia
Wall Street
Wildcat Still Captured near Ada by Deputies
Deputy Sheriff Claude Chandler and Constable Walter Gayne raided the Lovelady road home of J B Riddling five miles east of Ada finding a running still and booze. Riddling was arrested on a manufacturing charge after officers seized the apparatus and products. the evidence is exhibited at the Ada Sheriff's office.
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Pontotec
J. 8
Riddling
Lovelady Road
Ada
Lovelady
Claude Chandler
Walter Gayne
Prosperity Shown by County Bank Deposits
A display reveals aggregate deposits of 4,500,076.50, portraying strong cash on hand for Pontotoc County. The statement frames bank figures as evidence of broad financial health, praising banks and local commerce as thriving indicators.
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Pontotocé County
Prickly Ash Bitters Ad Claims Liver and Bowels Cure
An old advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a man’s remedy for dizziness blackouts and torpid liver with a clogged bowels condition. Bart Smith, special agent, sells at $1.26 per bottle and promises relief from misery.
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Bart Smith
Adv
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GWIN
Mays Drug
Soreys
Ceuse Uswita
Wildcat
REAL
Denison - Sherman
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Cleburne
Ban Sune
Miller Brothers
Y. N. Finley
Ada, Oklahoma
Nagle
the Tailor
West Main St
William Esser
Mr. Farmer
William Esser da
Okla
Hassen Brothers
West Main Street
J. H. Cooper
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