Ancient library found at Kish by brick dig
In Kish near Baghdad an ancient Sumerian library was uncovered by Professor Langdon after he threw a brick from a mound top to reveal a hidden shelf of cuneiform tablets. The find, described as the expedition's most important, spans 20 rooms with more to explore and may predate the oldest Babylonian kings. Oklahoma City reports Poppy Day on May 24 with over 150 000 poppies to be sold by the legion and auxiliary to aid disabled veterans.
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London
Langdon
Oxford
Weld-Brundell
Kish
Bagdad
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Oklahoma City
Legion
Auxiliary
Flanders Field
Bernard A. Geller
The
Olive S. Selaw
Bristow
Counties Plan Head Building Campaigns
Enid Oklahoma May 6 Garfield county plans to build over 106 miles of new paved highway in three years if a $1,000,000 bond issue passes next month. State and federal funds will supplement to span the county with concrete roadways including the Albert Pike and Meridan cross county highways and the Abo Pass highway west of Enid.
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Enid
Okla
Garfield County
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Federal Aid
State Department
Abo Pass
Palestine Foundation Fund reports on 1921 23 spending
The Palestine Foundation Fund spent 5,093,550 dollars to build Jewish agriculture and education in Palestine. About 26.5 percent funded agricultural development and 21 percent supported education from kindergarten to Hebrew University. The fund supports 41 colonies, irrigation projects, and hospitals while aiming to raise five million dollars in 1924 to expand immigration and land development.
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New York
Palestine Foundation Fund
Palestine
Holy Lawa
Samuel Untermyer
Fund
America
Europe
Hebrew University
Mount of Olives
Medical College
Rutenberg
Jordan
General Mortgage Bank
Earthquake Rocks Philippines Center Off East Coast
A severe earthquake measured at 12 14 PM today with its epicenter about 625 miles off the Philippines east coast. Four after shocks were recorded in Manila.
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Philippines
Manila
Local Store Seeks Bargain Shoppers In Advertising Push
Shopping pitch urges readers to save money by trading with the store. Attaches a call to visit and compare prices, emphasizing every dollar saved equals a gain. No specific products or dates mentioned.
Legion Posts Host First District Conference at Claremore
Between 200 and 1,000 Legion and other service men are expected as guests of the Claremore and Chelsea posts for a first district conference on Monday May 12. A business program and patriotic addresses by legion and state officials including Governor Trapp are scheduled along with a second entertainment program featuring banquets dances wrestling bouts and awards of silver loving cups.
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Legion
Claremore
Chelsea
Clarmore
Governor Trapp
Ada Prepares for State Legion Convention in July
Ada readies for the state convention of the Legion on July 28 and 29. Committees from civic and patriotic groups aid the Legionnaires. At a Lions Club meeting $1700 was raised for the convention fund, and the Kiwanis club pledged over $400 the next day. A joy fund exceeding $5,000 is assured, per Ada post commander Robert S. Kerr.
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Ada
the Legion
Legionnaires
Lions Club
Kiwanis Clib
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma highway bond boom to fund state road plan
Oklahoma surveys a massive highway building program this summer as more than a dozen counties vote or plan road bonds. Counties listed include Lincoln Layne Logan Nowata Garfield Beckham with varied amounts. Joint bonds for the Postal highway stretch will connect Oklahoma City with Pittsburg county and Arkansas.
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Oklahoma City
Southwest
E. Bee Guthrey
Oklahoma State Highway Commission
Guthrey
Lincoln
Layne
Logan
Nowata
Garfield
Beckham
Hughes
Seminole
Pottawatomie
Oklahoma County
Pittsburg
Arkansas
State Highway Department
Federal Road Aid Fund
Ada DeMolay Band Returns From State Meeting at Enid
DeMolay delegates and band report an excellent program and splendid convention at Enid. About 800 delegates and 700 visitors attended. Oklahoma City Tulsa and Ada bands were present and Ada’s was deemed best among the three. The group also performed parades exhibitions and demonstrated degree work to large crowds.
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Enid
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Ada
Attorney S E S Walton for Fee Claimed Due
L E Neff a Muskogee attorney sues J C Walton ex governor in Oklahoma City county court for 1000 dollars claiming legal services during Walton's challenge to Campbell Russell petition for extraordinary session. He says Walton hired him after the petition's filing and promised the fee but did not pay.
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Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
L. E. Neff
Muskogee
Walton
Sovernor
Campbell Russell
Neff
Ardmore Girl Wins State Spelling Championship
Edith Collins, a 13 year old Ardmore student, won the Oklahoma state spelling contest at Irving high school. She achieved a perfect score of 100 percent with only one misspelled word by runners up Rosa Osmond Anadarko Cad do county and Cleo Rush Locust Grove Mayes county. The winner correctly spelled Chocotat Eufaula seizure physical acceptable guaranteeing perusal Tecumseh Cheyenne atrocious villian perpetuity exhilara tion inaudible mischeivious thereal Kiowa correspondents transferring Skiatook Pawhuska vestige.
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Oklahoma City
Edith Collins
Ardmore
Irving High School
Rosa Osmond
Anadarko
Caddo County
Cleo Rush
Locust Grove
Mayes County
Nick Heard Runs for County Assessor in Democratic Primary
The News announces Wick Heard as a candidate for County Assessor, subject to the Democratic Primary action in August 1965.
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Nick
Wick Heard
Gers man patents kettles and pans of cardboard
A inventor from Gers has patented kitchenware made from cardboard, including kettles and pans, signaling a novel approach to lightweight cookware. The patent highlights durability and potential for low cost production.
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Gersman
Pontotoc County Taxpayers Face Penalties for Delinquent Payments
Pontotoc County faces penalties as more than half of assessable lands may be charged fees due to late payments before May 1 extension. Tax receipts surpassed 4000 amid a busy period, with about 4050 of an estimated 9000 total receipts recorded. Second half taxes are due June 15 and delinquent if unpaid. many taxpayers paid both halves. County Treasurer J W Westbrook says mail payments keep the office busy and it will take another week to straighten first half payments.
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Pontotoc County
J. W. Westbrook
Westbrook
Coolidge vetoes Bursum-Fuller pension bill
President Coolidge, after using his veto for the first time, returns to the senate to reject the Bursum-Fuller omnibus pension measure. He cites unwarranted taxpayer expenditure and urges balance between helping pensioners and protecting public funds. Senator Bursum and Rep Futer seek to table the veto for action next Tuesday.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Bursum
New Mexico
Futer
Illinois
State Taxes Jump in Oklahoma Ten Year Span
Norman Oklahoma May 2 State taxes in Oklahoma rose 147.8 percent over ten years while county taxes climbed 142.9 percent and national taxes 380 percent Dr F F Blachly director of the University of Oklahoma bureau of municipal research says charts show nationwide state tax increases average 183 percent and county taxes 141 percent in the decade with the surge in national taxes linked to wartime expenditures.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
F. F. Blachly
Bureau of Municipal Research
University of Oklahoma
Blachly
United States
Trapp Opposes Sending Officials To County Disputes
Oklahoma Governor M. E. Trapp said he is opposed to sending assistant attorney general staff into counties for purely local cases. He noted he would only direct AG assistance if a county prosecutor is incompetent or unwilling to prosecute.
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Oklahoma City
M. E. Trapp
Claud Nally
News want ads of Buy It Rent It Sell It Find It
Classified notice outlines a general newspaper want ad service offering to buy rent or sell items and help readers locate opportunities. No specific entities or events are detailed in the fragment.
Oklahoma Auditor Warns State Funds Face Sharp Deficit
Oklahoma City auditor predicts the general fund will swing from a small April surplus to a near one million dollar deficit by June 30 unless the free text book appropriation is paid. Treasurer Shaw claims a May–June cash inflow will cover liabilities, with no warrant registrations needed, though funds are restricted.
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Oklahoma City
State of
Oklahoma
Childers
Iit
S. J. Shaw
Ife
Shaw
Veteran Southern Pacific engineer killed in derailment
George S. Thumm, a veteran Southern Pacific engineer, died when the Golden State Limited derailed one mile east of Lordsburg New Mexico at 8 45 am. The coachs crew and passengers were shaken but no others were killed though injuries were reported. The accident's cause is not yet known but rail spreading is suspected.
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EL Paso
George S. Thumm
Southern Pacific
Golden State Limited
Lordsburn
New Mexico
Thumm
Cages containing cradles proposed for city babies
A quirky want ad concept suggests using cages with cradles for urban infant care. The idea frames a speculative solution, prompting reader reactions and discussion about childcare in crowded city environments.
Ada Board of Education names officers and committees
The Ada Board of Education announced its regular officers and committee assignments after last night’s election. Friday’s special meeting will hear department reports and finalize teacher selections for the coming year. The board reelects L. T. Walters as president with Robert Bradley as vice president and lists members for Finance Building and Repair Compulsory Attendance Examinations Purchasing Auditing and Annual Report. Federal statutes fix the penalty for robbery at not more than 15 years.
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Ada Board of Education
Eall
Ada
L. T. Walters
Robert Bradley
Walters
W. L. Whitaker
L. Warr
H. C. Evans
J. E. Hickman
H.C. Evans
J. FE. Hickman
H. ¢. Evans
Buildings Under Construction In Ada As 1924 Progresses
Ada's 1924 building program centers on homes and storerooms with no large structures yet. The most valuable project is a two story brick building by R. G. Knott beside his bakery on West Twelfth Street. Warm weather and a growing East Central college summer student body are expected to boost activity.
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Prem
Ada
R. G. Knott
West Twelfth Street
East Central College
Women Work Burden in United States Reaches Eight Million
A statement notes that eight million women in the United States are required to work for a living. It highlights a growing labor participation trend among American women and implications for economic life.
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United States
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ES Walton
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Iver Hale
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Siggton
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Ada, Oklahoma
Drs. Faust
Brydia
W. D. Faust, M. D
General Medicine and Surgery
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