Versailles Treaty Returns To Wilson After Senate Rejection
The Versailles treaty is returned to President Wilson by the Senate after failing to ratify for the fourth time. White House officials plan to archive it while the House considers a peace resolution with Germany. A separate note proposes U S recognition of rights from the pact and possible trade and loan actions. Nearby oil reports describe the Lee & Smith well near Francis yielding 75 to 300 barrels daily after a tense blast that sent oil gas sand and rocks high into the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
United States
Lee & Smith
Francis
Ada
Paul Alderson
Guy Anderson
Paul
Guy
Masche No. 1
Predictions on War and Innovation From Literary Voices
A Kansas City Journal column surveys wartime and tech prophecies by figures from Lord Roberts to Kipling and Twain. It notes forecasts of conscription, a looming European conflict, and future ocean submersibles, aviation debates, and naval leaders like John Jellicoe, tying them to literary references from Tennyson and Cowper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Europe
France
Ferdinand ‘Och
Paris
Lord Fisher
Rudyard Kipling
Night Mail
Tennyson
Locksley Hall
William Cowper
Mark Twain
America
Africa
Lord Jellicoe
Hewitt
Rottingdean
Johnnie Jellicoe
Navy
John Jellicoe
Kansas City Journal
Oklahoma county commissioners approve claims and bonds
The Pontotoc County Board of Commissioners met in Ada on March 1 1920. They audited and allowed general and special funds, disallowed several claims, approved monthly reports for county officials, and authorized continuation bonds from The Aetna Casualty and Surety Co for First National Bank of Ross and The National Surety Co for Ada Title & Trust. The board adjourned with Brumley chairing and Garner recording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Pontotoc
State of
Oklahoma
Ada
W. H. Brumley
J. I. Laughlin
H. F. Bibb
M. Garner
Ferrett Commission
L. B. Towner & Sons
Frank Dial
Lee Welco
A. R. Sugg
Bob Duncan
Co. W. Chandler
D. W. Swaffar
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
First National Bank of
Ross
National Surety Company
Ada Title & Trust Company
Rich-Tone Tonic Claims Health Boost and Sleep Aid
A reader testifies after a severe illness and long bed rest that Rich-Tone tonic restored strength, improved sleep, and helped recovery. The letter touts increased red blood cells, nerve rest, and overall vigor, claiming substantial personal savings and a money back guarantee.
Baron Leverhulme Defends Profitable Enterprise in Speech
London march 23 baron leverhulme formerly william h lever big soap manufacturer argues against clamor branding businessmen as profiteers He says the spirit of today favors cupidity and jealousy and wealth taxation merely shifts money He urges no interference with enjoying the fruits of industry during producers lives and notes war debts require broad production and exports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baron Leverhulme
William H. Lever
Mrs. B
Oil World Sees Boom as Allen Field Attracts Interest
An Allen oil man at the chamber of commerce dinner says the global oil interest is watching the Allen field. He notes high casing costs drive deeper wells, but drilling to 700 800 feet yields 50 barrel wells, with deeper targets of 2500 3000 feet promising greater output and a major boom for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil World
Allen
Champer of Commerce
Allen Hustler
Fiery Eczema Cure Claims From Local Remedies
A promotional notice urges readers to seek a cure for a burning skin disease by addressing its source with salves and ointments. It promises a real treatment after following directions and directs contact to Advice 110 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Canary Hospital Opens in Denver
Denver March 23. H R Smith specialist runs a hospital for sick canaries with Mrs Smith as nurse. The canaries suffer from voice loss colds asthma rheumatism and scurvy among other ailments. Smith notes small temperature changes improper diet and poor air cause illness or death. He cites 10 million canaries in cages and aviaries in America with more than half receiving inadequate care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
Col
H. R. Smith
Canaries
America
Groundwork Laid for New Power House Near Katy Depot
Stonewall News reports construction started this week on a power house for the electric light plant after long delayed blue prints arrived. The plant near the Katy depot aims to provide lighting within 90 days once machinery arrives. bond funds are ready and deposited locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Stonewall
Stonewall News
Prickly Ash Bitters Ad by Bart Smith
An advertisement by Bart Smith promotes Prickly Ash Bitters claiming rapid heart throbs stem from stomach issues not heart disease. It asserts quick relief if the stomach is at fault and lists a price of $1.25 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Bart Smith
Edgar Hutchinson Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Edgar Hutchinson of Allen announces his candidacy for District 1 county commissioner promising a square deal for all. J H Williams files for divorce from Georgia Williams alleging abandonment. they married May 10 1916 at El Reno and separated December 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hutchinson
Allen
J. H. Williams
Georgia Williams
el Reno
John Flowers Declares Candidacy For County Clerk
An Evening News notice announces John Flowers as a candidate for county clerk subject to the Democratic primary. A fuller candidacy notice will follow. Also an advertisement urges readers to maintain health with Prickly Ash Bitters priced at $1.25 per bottle by Bart Smith Special Agent.
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John Flowers
Evening News
Mr. Flowers
The
Sure Thing. Customer And Do You Recommend This Canned
A grocery clerk returning from overseas explains why he has eaten only this canned product for two years. The remark implies strong brand loyalty and prompt curiosity about the product.
Oklahoma City Receivership Sought Over Red River Dispute
Oklahoma City March 22 Federal Attorney General Freeling will seek a federal receiver to take over all properties in the Red River district until the Texas Oklahoma dispute is resolved He heads to Washington to appeal to the Supreme Court Texas officials oppose appointing a receiver pending case segments Freeling aims for agreement and a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Red River District
Texas
Oklahoma
Freeling
Washington
United State Supreme Court
Youman
Enid
Court halts Oklahoma commission over laundry price orders
The Supreme Court enjoined the Oklahoma Corporation Commission from holding the Oklahoma Operating Company in contempt for laundry price violations in Oklahoma City. It also reversed state court rulings and held the Oklahoma Ginning Company of Chandler in contempt for charging more than permitted.
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Washington
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Oklahoma Operating Company
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma Ginning Company
Chandler
Divorce Suits Filed Recently In Local Court
Mrs Myrtle Bonner sues for divorce from B L Bonner with custody pleas and alimony claims based on extreme cruelty abandonment and false accusations. Edith Riley seeks divorce from William Riley after desertion. Kemp vs Kemp alleges military crime by Arthurman Kemp and requests divorce and name restoration. The Furniture Dealer's Assistant presents a cartoon caption.
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Myrtle Bonner
B. L. Bonner
J. F. McKeel
Bradley, I. T
Edith Riley
Roddie & Crawford
William Riley
San Antonio
Kemp
Jesse Kemp
Arthurman Kemp
Rockford
Illinois
C. F. Green
Widow by Proxy Delights Marguerite Clark at Liberty
Marguerite Clark stars in Widow by Proxy a bright Paramount light comedy shown at the Liberty Theatre today This California sunshine influenced film marks her first production since moving from New York to Los Angeles The plot follows a pretty bachelor girl who poses as a widowed friend to secure an inheritance with two love stories and a surprising climax directed by Walter Edwards Nigel Barrie leads
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Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Liberty Theatre
California
Miss Clark
New York
Metropolis
Los Angeles
Walter Edwards
Nigel Barrie
All Right All Right Watchdog Line Sparks Banter
A playful exchange contrasts two watchdogs with quips about slim builds and more ticks. The back and forth showcases lighthearted humor and character banter.
Maybe So Maybe So Car Varnish Ad Sparks Fight Image
A fragment shows a playful exchange about an automobile varnish ad. The lines suggest a mock confrontation over product presentation with a tease about a final fight as a joke. No concrete events or figures are named.
Taking No Orders Salesman Declares Independence
A heated exchange between a new salesman and his salesmanager ends with the salesman asserting he will take no orders from any man. The manager coldly notes the remark as observed during the trial trip.
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OWL
Senate
Wilson
Adv
Teniot St Sosa
Gwin & Mays Drug Store
Allen Field
Ada Milling Co
Canary Hospital
Ballard
State Commission
First National Bank OF Ada
P. A. Norris
M. D. Timberlake
Tom King
J. A. Smith
Oklahoma State Bank
C. H. Rives
H. P. Reich
Joe Stafford
L. A. Ellison
H. J. Huddleston
Resisent Cashier
Main and Townsend, Ada, Okla
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