Oklahoma adopts VEW Code of School Laws after 1893
Oklahoma City May 14 legislature passes a new code governing common schools. It updates oath forms for board members and makes county treasurers custodians of district funds, saving teachers funds. The code raises teacher training standards, extends certificates, and phases in through 1914 with distribution to educators upon governor’s signing.
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Oklahoma City
Supt. Wilson
Common Schools of
Oklahoma
W B Anthony named to capitol commission in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports W. B. Anthony editor of the Marlow Review has been selected as a member of the capitol commission by the senate caucus. Other items note Gov Johnson’s intent to sign the alien land law, a Sapulpa jury verdict of not guilty, Rock Island offices moving to El Reno, a Seward Nebraska tornado casualty toll, and Jack Johnson’s financial strain amid charges.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
W. B. Anthony
Marlow Review
Capitol Commission
Sacramento
Calif
Johnson
Bryan
Sapulpa
B. C. Burnett
Farmers and Merchants State Bank of
el Reno
Third District
Rock Island Railroad
Fort Worth
Seward
Ten Graduated at Sulphur High School May 18
A class of ten was graduated from Sulphur High School in a crowded auditorium. Diplomas were awarded by C. G. White, president of the Education. Graduates include Maggie Redman Viola E Leonard Ruth M Hewitt Hazel Mat ters Dorothy R Maxey Lillian Med lock Helen Larue Roy L Atterbury William L Anderson and Charles E Ryan.
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Sulphur
C. G. White
The
Education
Maggie Redman
Viola E. Leonard
Ruth M. Hewitt
Hazel Matters
Dorothy R. Maxey
Lillian Medlock
Helen Larue
Messrs
Roy L. Atterbury
William L. Anderson
Charles E. Ryan
Stonewall Road Day Spurs Wide Community Effort
At 7 o clock Wednesday morning volunteers from Stonewall and nearby towns gathered to build roads. The Uncle Tom Lillard road engine, stout teams, and workers from carpenters to doctors to bankers cleared stumps and laid groundwork until sunset amid generous food and water. The Stonewall News notes strong participation by the ladies who organized supplies and meals, with plan to continue until all roads into Stonewall are improved.
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Tom Lillard
Stonewall
H. D. Richardson
Jesse
Stonewall News
Wonderful Stin Salve Bucklens Arnica Salve Ad
Product touts arnica salve as universal skin remedy for burns bruises boils and inflammation. Testimonial from J T Sossaman publisher cites success after other remedies failed in Cornelius North Carolina. Price 25 cents and Ramsey Drug Co endorsement.
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J. T. Sossaman
News
Corneliens
Ramsey Drug Co
Ada Chautauqua Advance Man Promotes Event
A Redpath-Horner Chautauqua advance man visited town Saturday aiding local advertisers. The tent event is planned on the Katy line east side and will run from June 21 for five days.
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V. A. Schiefelbush
Redpath-Horner
Linebaugh Named U.S. Attorney for Eastern Oklahoma
Washington May 15 The president sent to the Senate the nomination of D Hayden Linebaugh for United States attorney for the eastern district of Oklahoma Ernest L Jones of Virginia was nominated deputy commissioner of ashert Postmaster Samuel C Campbell
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Washington
Senate
D. Hayden Linebaugh
United States
Oklahoma
Ernest L. Jones
Virginia
Ashert
Rainfall Tops Two Inches Promises Crop Moisture
Weather observer H. P. Sugg reports Wednesday’s afternoon and night rain totaled 0.21 inches, the season’s heaviest in a long spell. Ground crusting may have caused minor damage, but the rain secures moisture for crops for some time.
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H. P. Sugg
Ada Citizen Ad Promotes Doan's Kidney Pills
An Ada Oklahoma ad urges relief for back and kidney pain, warning of delayed treatment. It cites Mrs. D E Price praising Doan's Kidney Pills and notes the product is sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole agents.
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Ada
D. E. Price
Fifteenth St
Okla
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Stonewall Man Severely Injured in Ladder Fall
I. H. Strickland of Stonewall fell from a ladder causing serious pain and three broken ribs loosening from the breast bone. The injury affected his heart and caused substantial distress.
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I. H. Strickland
Stonewall
Health and Constipation Cure Spotlight Chamberlain's Tablets
A health ad claims regular bowels drive success and that Chamberlain's Tablets improve digestion and appetite. Sold by all dealers, adv.
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Chamberlain
Stonewall man reports successful road work drive
W. H. Stevens of Stonewall visited the city this morning and said the road working Wednesday was highly successful with four or five miles of road greatly improved by the effort.
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W. H. Stevens
Stonewall
Electric Bitters touted as vital health remedy
Advert says weak and nervous people gain ambition energy and appetite by taking Electric Bitters. Claims stomach liver and kidneys improve and thousands credit the remedy with life changes. Testimony from Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praises its impact saying it is a great gift. Bottle price 50c and 100. Recommended by G. M. Ramsey.
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McGee’s
Ake
Ramsey Drug Company
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
G. M. Ramsey
Ada Seeks Fuller Shade Growth for City Beauty
Shade trees along Ada streets are at their best and will make Ada much more attractive. Only two or three more years of growth are needed to render Ada one of the most beautifully shaded cities to be found anywhere.
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Ada
For Sale Rieves No 0 Saw Mill Ad
For sale Rieves No 0 saw mill. Write or phone 309. F T Tarkenton Ada Oklahoma. 54 4¢
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Rieves No
F. T. Tarkenton
Ada
Oklahoma
Giant dynamite blast floods Panama Canal approach
Panama City shook as 32 750 pounds of dynamite packed in 236 holes were detonated to blast the dike south of Miraflores docks. The blast released Pacific Ocean waters into the canal and drew thousands of spectators to hills above Ancon harbor for the critical step toward completing the waterway.
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Panama
Pacific Ocean
Panama Canal
Miraflores
Panama City
Ancon Harbor
Gulf of Panama
Pacific
United States
Canal
Constipation Cured by New Life Pills
Sanbury man John Supsic praises Dr King s New Life Pills for prompt relief of constipation and bowel health. He endorses use for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Dr. King
John Supsic
Sanbury
Ramsey Drug Co
Watchmaker George Davidson Opens New Allen Shop
George Davidson leaves Monday for Allen to open a watch repair and jewelry business. He is named watch inspector for the M O G railroad and comes from six years with C J Warren, bringing every detail of the trade.
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George Davidson
Allen
George
C. J. Warren
Squaw Vine marketed for women ailments by local drug firm
Dr Simmons Squaw Vine advertised as an effective remedy for irregularities and to build strength and cheer. It promises a clear healthy complexion and costs one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Jno M Vick and Others
Marriage licenses show Jno M Vick of Stonewall age 24 wed to Bessie Lloyd 19 also J E McDowell of Morris 24 to Hattie Compton 18 and Willie Othez of Ahloso 75 to Antonia Delassontoas 50 all filed in local records.
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Jno
Subscription rates for Ada and Dallas papers
The Ada Weekly News and the Dallas Semi Weekly News offer one year subscriptions for $1.75. Subscriptions are to be sent to J. W. Simpkins, Circulation Manager, Ada Oklahoma.
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Ada
Dallas
J. W. Simpkins
Okla
Governor signs bill abolishing township government in Pittsburg county
The governor signed a bill abolishing township government in Pittsburg county and sent a constitutional amendment to voters allowing counties to decide on continuing or abolishing township farms. 1000 bushels of cotton seed offered at 35 cents per bushel by Alfred Summers, gin man at Maxwell.
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Pittsburg
Alfred Summers
Maxwell
Big Picnic At Byrds Mill Set For June 18 21
Franks residents plan a four day picnic and roping contest from June 18 to 21. Officials expect it to be the first of the season and among the year's biggest events.
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Byrds Mill
Franks
Cash for Mining Timber Delivered at Any Station
Will pay cash for mining timber delivered at any station on switch on the 60O C. W. F Shaw Ada 48witf.
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W. F Shaw
Directory of local professionals and attorneys
A list of professionals including veterinarians doctors surgeons lawyers dentists and for firms with office locations and phone numbers. Entries include Dr C A Thomas Dr G A Akers Galbraith Epperson Maxey Attorneys at law Wimbish Duncan Reed Douglass Building and other medical and legal offices with contact details.
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B. H. Epperson
Wimbish & Duncan
Reed-Douglass
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C. M. Means
C. T. Angel
Brians, Means & Angel
Pontotoc
Hughes
Coal
Seminole
VEW
State University
Supt
Wilson
C. W. Zorn
Oklahoma State Bank
W. D. Hays
Ada Chautauqua
Linebaugh
Distict
Samuel C. Campbell
Campbell
Carpenter-Morton Co
Boston
Neys
Dean
Tr’ saime—Doan
Cardus
C. A. Thomas
12Th St
Leslie Maxey
C. A. Galbraith
Oklahoma State Bank Building
G. A. Akers
East Main
C. A. Thompson
Rock Barn
R. T. Castleberry
I. L. Cummings
Castleberry and Cummings
Aldrich Bldg
J. W. Wimbish
Drs. Ligon
King
DRS
Granger
Steed Bidg
Wallis Hartman
Conn
W. D. Faust
Texas Traction Company
Denison
Sherman
McKinney
Lancaster
Waxahachie
Ft. Worth
Cleburne
M. R. Fewell
A. G. P. A. Denison
Texas
Jas. P. Griffin
G. P. A. Nallas
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