Track Material At College May Offer Surprise
Teachers College track and field drills are underway as new athletes report for practice. Hatcher of Purcell, a record holder, is expected to enroll and boost both track and field. Teammates Ragland Neeley Riddle Keltner Weston show promise in sprints and distances. Weston already near a four minute thirty three second mile. A captain will be elected soon and a formal squad organization planned ahead of the quadrangle meet on the focal field. Harry Schienberg, former star hurdler, has mentored the group and will assist Coach Thompson before the meet.
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Teachers College
Hatcher of
Purcell
Ragland
Neeley
Riddle
Keltner
Weston
Neely
Quly
Durant
Ada
Shawnee Baptists
Oklahoma Bty College
Harry Schienberg
Imer
Thompson
Oil Fields drill advances at Carter-Lowrey-LaSelle well
The Carter-Lowrey-LaSelle offset well in section 4-4-5 on the Corbin farm is drilling at 1,800 feet amid earlier trouble when Bebee sand contact tore off two final joints of casing. After weeks, the hole is reported to be in good shape and will be carried down to another sand. Doan people near Galey school house finished fishing and are ready to resume drilling.
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Corbin Farm
Galey School
Bumper Fruit Crop Forecast By Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau reports a favorable outlook for a bountiful fruit year across most of the United States. While northern areas face frost risk, general conditions suggest abundant fruit. western lake regions suffered some damage from March 19 storms, but blooming progresses toward the Carolinas and into Arkansas and Oklahoma. Florida citrus remains thriving.
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Washington
United States
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Florida
Court finds 1420 state tax illegal in 1920 ruling
Oklahoma City March 28 the supreme court ruled the general state tax of one and a half mills levied by the state board of equalization in 1920 illegal. The El Reno Wholesale Grocery Co. vs J Y Taylor case halted county collection, stating funding should come from appropriations via legislation. The decision noted excess funds in the treasury and that deficits cannot be prepaid. The 1921 legislature validly empowered the supreme court to enjoin such unlawful taxes.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
State Board of Equalization
el Reno Wholesale Grocery Co
J. Y. Taylor
Canadian County
Ada High Enrolls Wapanucka Transfer Students
Five new students enrolled at Ada High School from Wapanucka High School which closed due to funds. They will complete the year's work for credit and more seniors from Wapanucka are expected to enroll soon. Ada officials pledge continued regular term and welcome transfers from closing nearby schools.
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Ada High
Wapanucka High
Wapanucka
Ada
Ada Axe Ggod
Bureau of Standards unveils new rotating coil airplane compass
Experts announce a compass for aircraft using a revolving coiled wire instead of a magnetic needle. The device is claimed to be the first completely satisfactory type and responds instantly to the rapid turns and evolutions of a plane.
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Bureau of Standards
Wheat Thins As Weather Bureau Reports Oklahoma Conditions
Oklahoma City March 29 Moderate temperatures prevailed over Oklahoma for the week ending yesterday with a near freeze in the north on the twenty sixth and twenty eighth. There was no frost damage and vegetation advanced with peaches blooming to the northern border. Soil moisture is good except in some southwestern counties where drought persists. Wheat condition generally improved though stands are thin in the southwest and extreme west. Corn planting was general and potato planting in the eastern commercial district nearly finished. Dirt roads were rough and muddy but passable.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Parrish Dies in Wichita Falls Texas Civil War Era Link
Congressman Lucian W. Parrish died in Wichita Falls Texas last night. His body will be removed to Henryetta for funeral services at 8 p.m. Wednesday. State flag at half mast at the Texas capitol in Austin in tribute to Parrish who died suddenly.
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Wichita Falls
Lucian W. Parrish
Henryetta
Austin
Texas
State Capitol
Fire Destroys Kiersey House with Big Loss
Fire of undetermined origin damaged Norris Kiersey's residence on East Fifteenth Street. Firemen reached after the roof collapsed. the building is a total loss with about 3600 dollars in insurance. Occupants were away. little furniture remained. Delayed alarm due to telephone line issues. origin still undetermined.
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Norris Kiersey
East Fifteenth Street
Littl
Three youths freed after preliminary hearing on theft charge
Opal Bevels Amos Austell and Harold Turner were released Monday afternoon by Justice of the Peace U J Brown after a preliminary hearing on a charge of stealing chickens. Evidence presented by the state was insufficient Justice Brown said. The boys lived at Center.
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Opal Bevels
Amos Austell
Harold Turner
Justice of the Peace
U. J
Volstead May Be Forgotten In Nomination
In St Paul Minnesota on March 29 critics plan to oppose incumbent Congressman A J Volstead in the seventh district GOP convention to be held in Willmar. The Lac Qui Park county delegation may put Theodore Christianson editor of the Dawson Sentinel forward as a candidate for Volsteads seat. Volstead has served since 1903 and intends to seek re election to continue enforcement of prohibition. state GOP and Minneapolis Demos will endorse nominees for state offices.
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ST. Paul
Minn
A. J. Volstead
Lacrui Park County
Theodore Christianson
Dawson
Willmar
Christianson
Volstead
Minneapolis
Dutchman in Jet Town Loses Wine and Beer to Official
A Dutch resident in Jet Town faced a revenue officer who confiscated his wine and beer, leaving him dry. The episode underscores enforcement actions by local authorities on alcohol.
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Oklahoma
Jet
Riddle on Lawful Whiskey Without I Left
A playful line wonders what remains when the letter I is removed from lawful whiskey, prompting a linguistic twist and a smile at wordplay.
Speeding a Guest in Birmingham Tale
An item from the Birmingham Age-Herald recounts Uncle Jeremiah Scrogsby recalling his plans to spend a month in the city with relatives. A calendar with large numeral figures appeared in his room after about a week, altering his visit and prompting a quick departure.
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Jeremiah Scroggsby
Birmingham Age-Herald
A Difference and a Storekeeper’s Morning Gaffe
A Mrs Tompkins fashion scheme prompts her husband to agree with a line about spring clothes. In another vignette a lazy shopkeeper refuses service, telling a customer to come back when he is standing up. Both items showcase humorous misprisions from the era.
Two Raids Hit Francis Shop In Back-To-Back Nights
Robbers hit Orin Nelson's general merchandise store in Francis on Monday and again Tuesday night, taking shoes trousers hose Monday and shoes pants and a bolt of dress goods Tuesday. Tracks away from the store tied to Monday's haul. investigators doubt the same burglar carried out both raids. No suspects identified yet.
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Orin Nelson
Francis
Bob Duncan
German Chancellor Calls Allied Demands Impossible
Chancellor Wirth told the Reichstag that the reparations commission demand for a 60 billion mark tax levy is absolutely impossible for Germany to meet. The statement was delivered in Berlin, with officials stressing the burden on the national treasury and the political impasse over reparations talks.
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Berlin
Wirth
Reischtag
Oklahoma Governor Robertson Indicted in Okmulgee
Oklahoma City March 23 Governor Robertson faced district court grand jury charges for taking a 25000 bribe with former state bank commissioner Fred Dennis to keep the insolvent Guaranty State Bank of Okmulgee operating. He surrendered, posted 5000 bond, and vows to seek an early trial as attorneys prepared detailed statements. Several bank officials were arrested, with warrants pending for others connected to Okmulgee bank failures.
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Oklahoma City
Robertson
District Court
Okmulgee
Fred Dennis
State Bank
Guaranty State Bank of
Capitol
J. D. Lydick
C. B. Stuart
Lydick
Grand
Stuart
Col. H. B. Markham
Oklahoma National Guard
Okmulgee County
Preston
Dennis
Bank of Commerce
Mark L. Bozarth
Sapulpa
George A. Simons
Simons
J. Ray Brown
E. G. Ray
Local Boys Off for McAlester To Take Demolay Degrees
Ada delegates travel to McAlester for Demolay initiation under J. W. Whipple as the city plans to form a chapter. Delegates include Bowman Carr Meaders Parker Steed Evans Fleet Faust Manville Willoughby Parker Dickerson Smith Canning Newton Willard and Walters. Membership limited to sons or sons chums of Masons.
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Adama
McAlester
Tify
J. W. Whipple
Ada
Masonic Lodge
George Bowman
George Carr
Guy Meaders
Clifton Parker
Burgess Steed
Don Evans
John Fleet
Harvey Faust
Terence Manville
Vester Willoughby
Oscar Parker
Robert Dickerson
Claude Smith
Charlies Canning
Clyde Newton
Verne Walters
Chinese Community in Manila Reaches Twenty Thousand
A Manila report notes an estimated 20 000 Chinese residents living in the city, reflecting a growing community presence and economic contributions. The figure highlights demographic shifts and social integration within urban Manila.
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Manila
Mathis Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
Attorney H F Mathis, longtime assistant county attorney, announces his bid for county attorney in the Democratic primary on August 1. A Democrat for ten years, he practiced law in Allen and was educated in Arkansas and Texas. His four years as assistant prosecutor drew favorable comment and he plans further statements on his race.
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H. F. Mathis
Judge Mathis
Allen
Wayne Wadlington
Common Schools of
Arkansas Texas
University of Arkansas
Mathis
Pat Moran Rejects Thrown-Back Youth For Reds Pitching
Cincinnati manager Pat Moran, while in Mineral Wells Texas, declined Frank Thornton as a Reds pitcher after watching him closely. Moran praised Thornton’s grit but judged him too light for major league fast company. Thornton from Pittsburgh offered to pay his own way for a tryout, but Moran saw a pitching weakness that would fail big league hitters.
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Cincinnati, O
Pat Moran
Cincinnati
Mineral Wells
Texas
Frank Thornton
Reds
Moran
Thornton
Pittsburgh
Fire destroys brooder house and chicks southwest of Ada
Friday night a fire at S. R. Tolbert's place southwest of Ada destroyed a brooder house housing 200 pure bred White Leghorn chicks owned by Jesse Price. The lamp explosion caused the blaze after the chimney was blown off by the wind. Tolbert cited an approximate loss of $300.
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Jesse Price
S. R. Tolbert
Ada
Tolbert
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Ada, Oklahoma
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