Northwestern Normal Defeats East Central in Debate
Northwestern Normal debaters from Alva defeated East Central Normal last evening with judges scoring 90 percent for the visitors and 88 percent for the locals. The debate on government ownership of railroads in the United States featured equal affirmative and negative in the main, but the challengers won the rebuttal. Cather Van Meter and Miss Johnnie McMinn led East Central with strong arguments, while D. C. Mosshart and Miss Gladys E. Bingham upheld Northwestern’s case against government operation.
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Northwestern Normal
Alva
East Central
East Central Normal
D. C
Mr. van Meter
Miss McMinn
Mosshart
Miss Bingham
van Meter
Interstate Commerce Commission
England
America
Los Angeles
Dallas
Casper
Wyoming
Washington State
McAdoo
Colies
Roosevelt
Taft
Hadley
Charles Francis Adams
Wilson
Army demobilization passes two million mark
Army demobilization reached two million as of May 10, with more than one million troops returned from France. April movement totaled 303,178, and the Ninetieth division involving Texas and Oklahoma troops will embark this month rather than in June.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
France
Texas
Oklahoma
Bellew Fined Doubling Fine After Court Confrontation
At Justice Brown's court W C Bellew faced assault charges tied to a cement plant altercation. Judge Brown doubled Bellews fine including costs to 34.50 after Bellew challenged the courts contempt ruling. Gallamore pled guilty to simple assault and paid 23.95. Clark was charged with profanity and dismissed.
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Bellew
Ben C
Curly) Clark
Mr. Robertson
Clark
Gallamore
Justice Brown
Ada Editor Carlton Weaver Praises Ada News Return
The editor of the News-Democrat commends Ada for resuming publication and hails Marvin Brown as a friend, noting Weaver’s own Ada roots and 1906 constitutional convention service. He praises Ada heritage, predicts Brown’s success, and expresses future visits to see Brown.
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Carlton Weaver
News-Democrat
Ada Weekly News
Weaver
Ada
Oklahoma
R. E. Haynes
Otis B. Weaver
Shawnee News-Herald
Marvin Brown
Okla
Ada News
Oklahoma Reports Victory Liberty Loan Oversubscription
Oklahoma state director N R Graham says the Victory Liberty Loan quota has been oversubscribed, with several counties still lagging. A final report is expected to increase oversubscription, and a second chance will be offered to those counties by next Wednesday. Banks may file late reports through May 20 to allow lagging counties to meet obligations.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
God
State Committee
Quality Poland China Hogs for Sale Near Lightning Ridge
A livestock seller offers select Big Bone Poland China hogs from a well bred herd. Available both sexes from a local Oklahoma herd. Sale at the seller’s home located one half mile south of Lightning Ridge Schoolhouse.
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Oklahoma
Lightning Ridge Schoolhouse
Paris Peace Treaty Terms Set By Allied Powers
The long peace treaty outlines German concessions across Europe and beyond. It assigns Alsace Lorraine to France, cedes parts of Prussia to Poland, and creates a Danzig free city under League of Nations protection. It scraps German colonies, renounces Chinese privileges, and sets plebiscites for disputed areas with future sovereignty decided by the League.
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United States
British Empire
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
China
Cuba
Ecuador
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Liberia
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Rumania
Serbia
Siam
Czecho-Slovenia
Truguay
Germany
Byustria- Hungary
Russia
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Luxemburg
Holland
Silesia
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Posen
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Prussia
East Prussia
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Dansig
Saar
Rhenish Palatinate
Bavaria
Danzig
Moresnet
Ehpen
Malmedy
Grand Duchy of
Zollereign
Rhine
Toermany
Frankfort
de Saar
Leagu of Nations Union
UN On
League
Jeague
Austria
Carpathians
Bohemia
Upper Silesia
Fast Pr Gia
Memeig
Mer
Denmark
Schiel
Kappe Schleswig
Freidrichstadt
Russian Empire
Brest-Litovsk
Wittates
Europe
Scapafrow
Morocco
Algeciras
Egypt
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Turkey
Bulgaria
International Labor Organization
Western
Cologne
Coblens
Mainz
Inter-Allied
Austria-Hungary
Nauen
Hanover
Berlin
Allied and Associated Powers
America
Washington
United States of America
England
Huns
Rheims
Versailles Peace Treaty Outlines Harsh German Surrender
The treaty imposes military limits, territorial losses, and reparations for Germany. It cedes Alsace Lorraine to France, places the Rhine under French control, and assigns the Saar to international oversight with coal mines to France. It also disarms Germany, dissolves its colonies, and outlines reparation payments and occupation terms.
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Germany
Kaiser
William Second of
Azolern
Holland
Compensation and Insurance Explained by Secretary Glass
Treasury Department explains War Risk Insurance and compensation under the 1917 act. Insurance is paid to designated beneficiaries without proving dependency, while compensation requires actual dependency by a parent or other near relative. The secretary clarifies distinct benefits and outlines eligibility for mothers and fathers of service members.
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Siam
Germany
Etra
Treasury Department
Washington
Glass
B. “Co
Lost Black Poll Serry Found Ad Owner Claim
One year old black Poll serry found with no marks or brands. Brought in four months ago. Owner may claim by paying for advertisement. A. M. Adams See 10-4-5 Pon totoc county R. 2 Box 111.
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A. M. Adams
Pontotoc County
United States Hinted to Become Armenia Mandatory
Paris reports that the United States is expected to be asked to become the mandatory for Armenia. Indications are that President Wilson will submit the matter to Congress.
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Paris
United States
Armenia
Wilson
Congress
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Danube
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