Oklahoma to Boost Home Ownership Campaign in State
More than 1,000 delegates from banks labor groups and unions opened Oklahoma's Own Your Own Home campaign. Governor Robertson welcomed delegates and endorsed the national plan to aid home ownership. Director L. R. Putnam urged cooperation to spur building and prosperity, noting war drives and bonds. Morning session covered delegate registration with Ada Drumwright Sapulpa and other city delegations, with committees planned for a statewide organization tomorrow.
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Oklahoma City
Robertson
L. R. Putnam
Department of Labor
Putnam
Mr. Putnam
France
Red Cross
Foch
Germany
America
Washington
Department
Oklahoma
Labor Department
United States
Ada
C. E. Canning
Byron Sledge
Drumwright
Rotary Club
Sapulpa
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Thedford's Black Draught Praised by Georgia Family
Mrs. Chas. Gaston of Ringgold Georgia endorses Thedford's Black Draught as a longtime family remedy for headaches from constipation and Spring illnesses. She credits it with reducing doctor bills and helping the liver and bowels function properly, urging readers to insist on the original product.
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Ringcold
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
Thedford’s
Sophomore Class Masquerade Party At Ada High
The Ada High School sophomore class held a masquerade in the auditorium Friday night. Miss Willa Harbert sponsored the event with pink and green decorations. Girls portrayed diverse characters from Japanese dancers to Martha Washingtons, while boys dressed as farmers and other figures, including a cowboy.
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Ada High School
Willa Harbert
Martha
Growing Hogs Profit by Feeding Hog Powder
An Ada Oklahoma advertisement claims B A Thomas Hog Powder keeps hogs growing from birth to market age. It assures cholera prevention worm removal and thumps cure. If the powder fails to help, the seller will make it right. Agnew Milling Co. Ada Okla.
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B. A. Thomas
Agnew Milling Co
Ada
Okla
Cummins Framing to Handle Photograph Project
Local studio C A Cummins offers framing services for a requested photograph project dated from January 16. The advertiser notes professional handling and framing expertise for preserving valuable imagery.
Normal school heads fired in Oklahoma action
After a full day secret session, the Oklahoma State Board of Education demanded the resignations of Northwestern State Normal head A. B. Faulkner of Alva and Central State Normal head J. W. Graves of Edmond for alleged failure to show proper growth. Graves contested the board’s reasoning, noting 2,000 summer enrollees at Edmond, while G. W. Gable of Northeastern Normal at Tahlequah faced imminent dismissal.
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The
Oklahoman
State Board of Education
A. 8 S. Faulkner
Northwestern State Normal School
Alva
J. W. Graves
Central State Normal
Edmond
Williams
Graves
Wilson
State Board
G. W. Gable
Northeastern Normal
Tahlequah
Robertson
Faulkner
Capitol
Oklahoma College Heads Change Socially Quiet Roster
It is understood there is no opposition to President J. M. Gordon of Ada or President Etheridge of Weatherford. President Brooks of Durant resigned earlier. Superintendent Bennett of Hugo is expected to head the Durant Normal. He was offered high school inspector by R. H. Wilson but may choose Normal school work. Presidents’ salaries were raised to 3600 dollars yearly plus a furnished home.
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J. M. Gordon
Ada
Etheridge
Weatherford
Brooks
Durant
Bennett
Hugo
Do Your Best to Keep Health for Daily Work
The text urges everyone to do all they can for their family by maintaining their physical health. It promotes Cham berlain's Tablets for constipation biliousness or indigestion and claims usage will quickly restore ability to work.
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Chamberlain
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Atoka County Oklahoma
Guardian Henry J. Bond seeks private sale of Ida Bond minor estate land in Pontotoc Love McClain and Garvin counties Oklahoma. Sale occurs May 24 1919 at 10 am in Atoka with court confirmation. Cash on delivery of deed bids must be in writing filed with County Court or delivered to guardian.
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State of Oklahoma
Atoka County
Ida Bond
Henry Bond
Atoka
Oklahoma
Ida
Pontotoc
Love, McClain and
Garvin
Towit
A. T. Chism
A. D
Henry J. Bond
Guardian
Hatchett & Semple
Durant
Okla
Oklahoma News Brevities Summary
Wetumka D Y Burke won a $5000 judgment against Wetumka for the death of his son due to a defective electric wire. Wetumka fire damaged J T Baker home from lightning at Hickory Ridge. Holdenville in Hughes County approved $125000 in bonds for a courthouse and $225000 for a bridge project across the Canadian at Cal vin.
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Wetumka
D. Y. Burke
J. T. Baker
Hickory Ridge
Holdenville
Hughes County
Calvin
Beating Influenza with Promised Remedies and Cures
The article touts avoiding panic and crowds while endorsing a regimen of fresh air and the three C s Clean Mouth Clean Skin and Clean Bowels. It recommends a liver regulator Castor Oil or a May-apple aloe and jalap pill sold as Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets and iron tonics such as Frantic tablets or Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as blood builders and digestive aids. It claims these tonics will ward off influenza and improve vitality and says the Discovery contains no alcohol or narcotics.
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Dr. Pierce
Family testifies to Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
Mrs R D Rose of West Chickasha Street Oklahoma City says her father recovered from a severe cough after pneumonia by using four bottles of Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. She adds that she used it for her own cold and was cured quickly and that the family uses it for hard colds and coughs.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Banquet at Harris a High School Peak Event
From Saturday's Daily the Harris high school banquet drew forty six guests. Mrs Cutler and the student body honored with toasts by Roy McKeown Ada High School Spirit by Jewel Jordan and other speakers. Gladys Gilstrap read a paraphrase of Hamlet after the toasts.
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The
Harris
Mary Marshall
Mae Burdick
Ola Burke
Gladys Gilstrap
Arnold Mallory
Eunice McNew
Lettie Rock
Walters
J. E. Hickman
Guy Orr
Hamiet
Welborn Hope
Oklahoma Wheat Prospects Lifted by 1919 Crop Report
J E Woodworth reports Oklahoma's May 1 crop forecast shows 3.554 million harvested wheat acres with 102 percent condition and an estimated state production near 53.63 million bushels. Rye, tame hay and alfalfa also strong. livestock condition remains good amid low farm stocks and high feed prices.
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J. E. Woodworth
U. S. Dept. Agriculture
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Ada Ice Cream Company Seeks Dissolution in Pontotoc Court
Notice of dissolution filed by Ada Ice Cream Company in Pontotoc County District Court Oklahoma. Everyone may appear within thirty days from first publication to show cause why dissolution should not be granted. Court Clerk A R Sugg issued the notice dated April 17 1919. attorney J F McKeel represents petitioner. Mrs J R Rotenberry arrives in Allen to visit daughter Mrs D G Thomas.
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State of Oklahoma
Professional Cards Dr. M. J. Beets Physician and Vet Surgeon
Veterinary surgeon Dr M J Beets treats acute and chronic diseases with day or night calls. Sulphur vapor baths installed. Free consultation and examination. Office over First National Bank. West 12th Street. Phone 732.
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M. J. Beets
First National Bank
Austrian Navy to Be Wiped Out Under Peace Terms
The peace terms to be presented to Austria will completely abolish the Austrian navy. All ships of every size are to be surrendered, with disposition among the allies to be determined later. The council of four and the council of foreign ministers resumed sessions, focusing on Austrian negotiations and the borders of former Austro-Hungarian territories.
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Associated Press
Paris
Austria
Council of Four
Council of Foreign Ministers
Diet and laxative advice for digestion
A brief health paragraph advises adopting a diet suited to age and occupation and keeping bowels regular. It suggests taking one Chamberlain's Tablet when feeling overfull or constipated.
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Chamberlain’s
Strayed Red Muley Cow and Red Brindle Cow Recovered
A pair of stray cattle described as two red cows aged about eight years are reported missing. One muley with brand P. O. P. on left side B on left shoulder and lazy J on left loin. The other brindle shows brand B on left shoulder and lazy J on left loin. Liberal reward offered by Tom Bennett of Konawa Oklahoma Route 4.
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Tom Bennett
Konawa
Okla
Rexall Chill Breaker Ad Promises Quick Chill Relief
An Ada Rexall store offers Rexall Chill Breaker promising to cure chills and fever and malaria disorders with a 50 cent guarantee. The ad notes refunds if not benefitted and cites Gwin Mays Drug Co as The Rexall Store in Ada.
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Rexall
Gwin Mays Drug CO
Ada
Disabled Veterans Pursue Broad Vocational Studies
Washington May 13 report shows disabled soldiers enrolled in diverse professional programs under the Federal Board of Vocational Education. Architecture, chemistry, dentistry, engineering, law, journalism, languages, music, and other fields are represented among 24, 30, 21, 68, 49, 9, 7, 61, 8, and additional enrollments, beyond manual trades.
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Washington
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Ing
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