Meeting at First Methodist on Red Cross drive
A large crowd attended a mass meeting at the First Methodist church to discuss the Red Cross drive. Robt Wimbish presided while Rev George Beck and others spoke. Cain highlighted Pontotoc County Red Cross growth and a clerical chorus added musical numbers.
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First Methodist Church
Robt. Wimbish
George W. Beck
Clifford B. James
C. E. B. Cutler
Ralph R. Cain
James
de Tacy
Christ
Mr. Cutler
Satan
Kaiser William
Red Cross
Cain
Pontotoc County
The
Mr. Cain
Mentzer
J. A. Jackson
Coalgate
Darn Barn Fire At City Pumping Station
The barn at the Franks city pumping station burned Thursday night around 11 30. It contained 40 bushels of corn 20 to 30 bales of alfalfa hay and harnesses all owned by Lee Hargis the pump man. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin. the city owns the barn and provides residence for the pump man.
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Franks
Lee Hargis
White Men Sent From Pontotoc County To Army
Eighty two white men will be sent from Pontotoc county to the army between the 25th and 30th replacing previous counts of 147 whites and 13 negroes. Sec Riley says order numbers range from 183 to 1535 of Class 1. Departure date not yet advised.
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Pontotoc County
Sec. Riley
German Troops Move Toward Ukraina Amid Ukraine Fighting
London reports that German forces deploy large Bavarian cavalry detachments from Flanders to Ukraine as fighting resumes there. Amsterdam and Liege wires confirm the escalation and movement of troops toward the conflict zone.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Flanders Front
Ukrania
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Ukraina
Liege
Belgium
Riot police-freeing of prisoner in Henryetta Oklahoma
A crowd of about thirty seized Chris Wagoner from the city jail in Henryetta Oklahoma on disloyalty charges. They escorted him to a lonely spot north of the city stripped him and gave twenty lashes with a whip and painted him with red paint before returning him to jail.
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Associated Press
Henryetta
Okla
Chris Wagoner
Fair Price Committee Appointed for County
Judge Orel Busby as county food administrator forms a fair price panel with J. M. Stanfield representing retailers J. W. Balthrop farmers M. M. Cotton laboring interests Charley Stout wholesalers and J. M. Witersmith at large J. J. Holden as executive secretary The group will study wholesale and retail prices and report what it regards as fair for staple foods starting with flour substitutes This body acts with state and county administrations but cannot compel retailers to meet fixed prices.
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Orel Busby
J. M. Stanfield
J. W. Balthrop
M. M. Cotton
Charley Stout
J. M. Witersmith
J. J. Holden
Farmers to Gain Time Extension on Draft Quota
County exemption board prepared lists for next draft call when a press wire from Mr. Riley announced a modification in the ruling that farmers would not receive more time. The quota may be filled without drafting additional farmers, potentially altering the overhauled list. Riley believes home-farmers can remain to work while the quota is met.
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County Exemption Board
News @ Wire
Mr. Riley
Riley
Prompt News Letters for Timely Reporting
The News urges correspondents to send communications promptly as four items arrived late last week. Management welcomes all letters but notes lateness renders them useless. To ensure delivery, submit by Tuesday since the paper prints Wednesday night for Thursday early morning mailing.
How Gas Attacks Are Carried Out
London reports how gas warfare evolved from pipe released waves to gas shells with wind-independent effect. It explains respirator use, battlefield movements, and varied gases including suffocating tear and mustard varieties, noting Allied masks superior to German gear and heavier German casualties.
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London
Associated Press
Ypres
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed for Years of Use
Catarrh sufferers have trusted Hall's Catarrh Cure for 35 years as a reliable remedy. The ad claims it affects the blood and mucous surfaces to expel poison and heal diseased tissue. Users are urged to take it promptly to improve overall health. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio, sold by all druggists.
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Hell
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ofte
Five Soldiers Killed in Camp Jackson Train Wreck
Five soldiers were killed outright and two died en route to hospital after a wooden passenger coach carrying troops from the 321st infantry and 317th machine gun company jumped a railroad trestle at Camp Jackson near Columbia. Eighteen were seriously hurt and four others badly injured in the morning accident.
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Associated Press
Columbia
S.C
321St Infantry
317Th Machine Gun
Camp Jackson
German Residents in Garfield Pledge Loyalty to Wilson
Three thousand German born residents of Garfield county gathered in Enid Oklahoma to pledge undivided loyalty to President Wilson and condemn pro Germanism. They unanimously adopted a resolution promising faithful cooperation with the government until victory is assured. The meeting aimed to refute claims that German was the only language taught in local parochial schools.
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Enid
Okla
Garfield County
Wilson
Submarine Warfare Effectiveness Declines, French Minister Says
Paris May 13 The minister of marine Georges Le Gayet told the Chamber of Deputies naval committee that submarine warfare is steadily weakening and the German government is aware of it. He noted Allied sinkings by the enemy in 1918’s first three months exceeded their new tonnage, and German claims of 600,000 tons monthly are false. Sinkings dropped from November to April.
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Paris
Georges le Gayes
Chamber of Deputies Naval Committee
Drastic Sugar Purchase Orders Issued for County
Washington issued a drastic sugar order to take effect after May 15 1918. Pontotoc County businesses including beverage syrups candy condiments fruit preserves ice cream medicines soda fountains and canners must hold sugar certificates. Applicants must contact C B Ames in Oklahoma City for certification blanks before purchasing sugar from retailers or wholesalers.
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Washington
Orel Busby
Pontotoc County
C. B. Ames
Oklahoma City
Mr. Ames
Francis Precinct Registers 196 Voters
Judge W. H. Hammond the Francis precinct registrar reports 196 registered voters. He estimates this is about three fourths of the total, with 146 Democrats 40 Socialist Republicans and 5 Independents among the registrants.
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Francis
W. H. Hammond
Republic Socialists
Judge rules Tommy Atkins oil lease belongs to Charles Page
Federal Judge Ralph E. Campbell sitting at Muskogee declared the famous Tommy Atkins oil lease in the Cushing pool, valued at several million dollars, the property of Charles Page of Tulsa. The decision ends years of litigation and could influence the stability of Indian country oil leases and Dawes Commission enrollments.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Ralph E. Campbell
Muskogee
Tommy Atkins
Cushing Pool
Charles Page
Dawes Commission
Russia's Path to War Return and 1920 Timeline
The dispatches project Russia overthrowing the Bolsheviki and rejoining the Allies but only after internal upheaval. Bolshevik rule is doomed. a new government must form by 1919 with mobilization taking at least a year. Russia lacks an army now and modernization changes warfare, yet welcoming Russia back to democracy is supported.
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Russia
Lenine
Trotsky
Busy Times at Glass Factory
A News inspection finds the glass factory busier than ever with a 30 inch glass casket line and rapid mold production. The cut glass department expands to 26 cutters, 450 designs created recently, and ongoing efforts to build a ten pot furnace and a hand painted lehr for decorative wares.
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DeCamp
Blackwell
Cut
Libby Works
Toledo
Ohio
Italians Take Important Point On Mountain Front
Italian troops on the mountain front seized Monte Coro after weather delays. They destroyed enemy defenses, captured 100 prisoners, two guns and multiple machine guns in the Arsa valley near Lagarina, Trent, and Rovereto, repelling the Austrians’ first great offensive.
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Monte Coro
Arsa
Lagarina
Trent
Rovereto
Venetian
Liberal Proposition Clears Way for Farm Aid
Constable Walter Goyne plans to join Ada business men to assist farmers in their fields one or two days weekly. He will transport as many volunteers as possible, believing help is needed soon to prevent crop losses.
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Walter Goyne
Ada
Mr. Goyne
Special Notice to Farmers Ad Offering Free Ads
Any young farmer called for army service and having crops to sell may advertise free in the Ada News. Advertisement available daily or weekly.
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Ada News
Cane seed price per bushel at 3.75 by W C Rollow
Local listing notes cane seed priced at 3.75 dollars per bushel from W C Rollow. The fragment ends with a garbled quote, offering limited additional detail.
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W. C. Rollow
Soldiers Fully Equipped Before Departurefor Overseas Duty
Washington reports the ordnance department has kept pace with the new program. Every soldier boarding a transport is fully equipped with arms. Artillery pieces and machine guns are already in France in sufficient quantities to meet immediate demands.
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Washington
Ordnance Department
Ordnance Bureau
France
Ada Voters Urged To Approve Extra Tax For Schools
The Ada school district faces rising costs as population grows and teachers seek higher wages. Voters are urged to approve an additional tax to fund city schools, with the school board described as economical but unable to control broader conditions.
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Ada
School Board of
Sherwood Hill Sells 50 000 Potato Slips in One Day
An ad in this newspaper drew strong readers with Sherwood Hill selling about 50 000 potato slips in a single day after a prior run. The note invites readers to buy hay ties and machinery supplies from W. C. Rollow, 5-9-5tw.
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Sherwood Hill
W. C. Rollow
Three Charged With Assault 10 Kill
Abraham DeGroff and Peter DeGroff were beaten in a cafe affray five or six miles south of Ada. Homer Carney Dan and Henry Rogers faced assault to kill charges, arraigned before Justice Brown with $750 bonds each, released after posting. Preliminary hearing set for Monday.
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Abraham
Peter DeGroff
Ada
Homer T. Carney
Dan
Henry Rogers
de Groffs
Duncan
Justice Brown
W. O. W. Unveiling at Ada May 19
The Woodmen of the World of Ada will unveil monuments to several deceased sovereigns at Rosedale cemetery on Sunday afternoon May 19. Other county camps will likely attend with the Ada Woodmen. the event promises to be impressive and honors members by marking all graves.
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Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Word to Correspondents Encourages Local Letters
The News calls for more letters from county correspondents to highlight communities. Writers should use only one side of the page and title the letter with the community name, plus include the author’s name for editorial confirmation.
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321ST
U-Huat
Marine D
Campbell
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