Pontotoc Petroleum Trust Organized To Drill Nearby
The Pontotoc Petroleum Trust is formed by oil men around the Carter Lowry Laselle syndicate well. It consolidates four tracts totaling forty acres near the discovery site and surrounds the well to increase odds of finds. Trustees include C H Rives H W Wells W H Abernathy J L VanDissen and B A Laselle with capital of 100000 in 1000 units.
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Pontotoc Petroleum Trust
Carter-Lowry-Laselle
Hatcher
C. H. Rives
H. W. Wells
W. H. Abernathy
J. L. VanDissen
B A. Laselie
Roy S. Carter
Geo. Lowry
B. A. Laselle
H. N. Lane
Stanfield
Carter- Lowry-Laselle Syndicate
New Trust
Wichita
Texas
Cardui credited for relief of ailing Mrs Williams
Mrs D V Williams of Route 6 reports severe back weakness headaches and nervous fatigue improved after using Cardui. She praises the medicine noting renewed strength better sleep and overall health with her husband arranging the treatment. The ad claims thousands of women benefited and urges others to try Cardui.
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Springfield
D. V. Williams
Route 6
Mrs. Williams
Government Wins in Supreme Court on Invested Capital Rule
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that increased value of a capital asset must be included in a corporation's profits for tax purposes. The Label Iron Works case overturned a Treasury ruling, determining that ore lands bought in 1904 for 190,000 dollars should be reported at 10 million dollars in 1917 and taxed on the difference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Treasury
Ada High School Review Promises Large Exhibition Tonight
Ada High School presents a comprehensive review with demonstrations by almost all staff and two thirds of students. Russell Bond and others will perform individual numbers, plus bands, glee clubs, athletic teams, and a unique typewriter orchestra. A style show by 25 girls from domestic arts classes will display organdie and taffeta dresses. Admission is free at the Normal auditorium.
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Ada High School
Russell Bond
Dolly Gay
Anna Louise Shaw
George Bowman
Violet Moore
Elizabeth Cain
Nell McClure
Fentem
Final Proofs Sent for East Central State Normal Annual
Final proofs for the East Cen State Normal school's annual, named the Pelagi, were sent to printers. The 202 page issue, larger than before, covers all school year activities with news of better grades. Editor Raymond Casky, 18, led a strong staff. business manager W K Newcomb, 20, helped ensure profitability. Pelagi will be printed by Co operative Publishing Co. of Guthrie and delivered this month.
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Meahng
Med
Raymond Casky
Normal
Leonard High School
Leonard
Texas
Raymond
W. K. Newcomb
Newcomb
The
Republic High School of
Republic
Ada
Forum Society
Pelagi
Co-operative Publishing Co
Guthrie
Ada Couples Zip Ties For License Pairs
Marriage licenses issued for William F. Merry and Lela Arbrey of Ada Roy Newton and Eva Roberson of Ada Elmo E. Keirser and Gussie Orcutt of Ada.
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William F. Merry
Ada
Lela Arbrey
Roy Newton
Eva Roberson
Elmo E. Keirser
Gussie Orcutt
Dallas Boosters Visit Ada for Busy Trade Tour Hour
One hundred Dallas chamber members spent a busy hour in Ada as part of an annual trade tour that began Monday and will run through Saturday. The visitors arrived by special Frisco train and were greeted by Ada Chamber of Commerce with speeches, then mingled with local business leaders to renew friendships and make new connections.
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Tuesdeyr
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Dallas
Oklahoma
Texas
Frisco
Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Wimbish
R. L. Winfrey
Chamber of Commerece
Rural rural school work to be offered at summer normals
Oklahoma City May 13 Rural school and country life conferences will be held at the Ada Durant and Alva summer normal schools in late June or July. State Superintendent R H Wilson says the conferences aim to boost rural school development and address upcoming term emergencies with 3 or 4 day sessions. Summer schools will begin on schedule with expected record attendance and funding plans in place.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Rural School
Country Life
Ada
Durant
Alva
R. H. Wilson
Wilson
Sugar Output Delayed in Hawaii for 1921
Honolulu reports Hawaii’s sugar production in 1921 lagging behind last year’s by about 100,000 tons as of April 1. Experts in sugar circles and steamship operations warn of heavy congestion later, with the winter pineapple pack also below normal as the big pineapple season approaches.
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Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
Mortgages From 4000 Years Ago Still Unpaid
Records indicate ancient mortgaging practices dating back 4000 years with balances unsettled. Historians note early legal concepts of pledged property and debt persistence across civilizations.
Free Medical Consultation by Dr Hamilton at Harris Hotel
Dr Hamilton, licensed physician with 29 years in chronic disease care, offers free consultations June 2 at Harris Hotel from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. He will discuss his internal medicine system, examine interested individuals, and provide medicines at reasonable costs for diseases of digestion, liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, skin, nerves, and more. Marriet ladies must come with husbands.
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Hamilton
Marriet
New Dentist Opens Office in Ada Rollow Building
Dr W W Keith formerly of Watonga has moved to Ada and opened a fully equipped dental office in the Rollow Building beside Dr I L Cummings. He brings a modern practice setup with built in fixtures and promises a strong addition to Ada's growing community.
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Ada
Rollow Building
W. W. Keith
Watonga
Rollow
I. L. Cummings
Keith
War Department Faces Criticism Over Deserter List
The War Department said it was surprised by harsh criticism of its publication of draft deserters. It explained it reduced the initial 489000 names to 155000 and found only four potentially wrongful entries. The statement notes deserter status stands regardless of later service and cites three cases where men were at least partly responsible.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Department
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