Bullock Returns From Italy with Y M C A Service Report
Arden L Bullock, former county attorney, returned Sunday from Italy where he served with the Y M C A as part of a 300 man contingent. He describes moving picture huts and educational plans aiding soldiers morale and relief work for civilians after October battles near Monte Belluno and along the Piave front.
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Arden L. Bullock
Italy
Bullock
Monte Belluno
America
Piave
Refinery Near Francis Expected to Boost Local Oil Output
A Francis area refinery nears completion serving the Francis field with a 300 barrel daily unit planned to reach 1,000 barrels by year start. A three mile pipe line feeds the field and construction progresses rapidly with agitator and condenser boxes on site. Oil from a new well is said to be high quality, suitable for asphalt base and potential steam cylinder oil.
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Pontotoc County
Francis
Francis Field
Wood
Rock roads praised as feasible for Oklahoma highways
Rock roads in Oklahoma are the most feasible hard surfaced road for the state, says Frank Rush superintendent of the Wichita National Forest Preserve. He cites five miles of crushed trap rock and decomposed granite road that remains in first class condition after five years and heavy army truck traffic.
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Rock
Oklahoma
Lawton
Okla
Frank Rush
Wichita National Forest Preserve
Rush
Wichita Mountains
Center Teachers Honored in Oklahoma Surprise
Center Oklahoma May 19 Families gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs I H Henry for a surprise party honoring their contributions during eight months of school. The note says Center and surrounding community regret losing the Henries and praise the teachers as genteel and competent, noting Maysville gains. A FRIEND. Let a Want Ad et it for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Okla
I. H. Henry
Maysville
Seaplane NC-3 Reported Making Way Toward Portugal
Washington reports the NC-3 commanded by John H. Towers is proceeding toward Ponta Delgada under its own power seven miles off land. Rear Admiral Jackson in pointers from Ponta Del Gada confirms the latest progress as of this afternoon. Berlin observers note President Ebert vows never to sign the peace terms amid a sweeping Lustgarten demonstration. Ignace Paderewski is expected to reach Poland Thursday amid talks of retaining the premiership and possible easing of Ukrainian hostilities.
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Washington
NC-3
John H. Towers
mid-Atlantic
Navy Department
Ponta del Gada
Jackson
Berlin
Ebert
Germany
Lustgarten
Sarge May
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
Paderewski
Ukraine
Paris
Galicia
Confederate veterans seek city for 1919 reunion
General K. M. Van Zandt said the 1919 Confederate veterans reunion has no definite host city. Savannah Georgia invited them but could not host during the first week of October, leaving the committee scattered and delaying decisions. If no suitable location is found the reunion may be postponed a year.
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Fort Worth
Tex
K. M. van Zandt
Savannah
Georgia
General van Zandt
South
Rantza u at Paris Again Versailles Peace Mission Return
Count von Brockdorff Rantzau head of the German peace mission returned to Versailles after a Spa trip. He was joined by Landsberg and Geisberts who had been in Berlin. Detached from Paris, hints suggested the delegation is deeply divided over accepting the terms.
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Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Spa
Herr Landsberg
Herr Geisberts
Berlin
Paris
Germany
Education as a Path to Better Citizenship Over Wealth
The piece argues that education should serve as the foundation for virtuous citizenship rather than mere wealth. It warns against education focused on money and calls for educating Czarist and Kaiser-influenced masses to fulfill civic duties, asserting education’s primary value lies in making better people and communities.
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Earth
Russia
Commencement Under Difficulties At Clarita School
Mr. E. A. MacMillan faced an unusual event as a cyclone and hail storm disrupted the Clarita Oklahoma graduation day. Despite the danger, residents gathered at the school house by eleven for diploma presentations that extended past midnight, reflecting the town’s strong interest in education.
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E. A. MacMillan
Clarita
Okla
Pontotoc County Herd Law Revoked in 1919 Resolution
The Pontotoc County Commissioners meet May 12 1919 in adjourned session with I R Gilmore chairing to revoke any suspension of the Herd Law and restore full enforcement. The board orders publication of the resolution and directs the county clerk to transmit copies to the county press. Also notices cement a guardianship sale in Atoka County and list detailed property descriptions across Pontotoc Love McClain and Garvin counties.
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Board of County Commissioners
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
I. R. Gilmore
W. H. Brumley
M. Garner
W. H. Brents
State of Oklahoma
Atoka County
Ida Bond
Henry J. Bond
Atoka
Ida
Pontotoc
Love, McClain and Garvin
Towit
A. D
Guardian
Hatchett & Semple
Durant
Okla
Sfore
Ada-Stratford Highway
R. Gilmore
England's big estates break up under heavy taxes
The Columbus Dispatch argues that heavy taxes force English aristocrats to parcel estates, noting Lord Aberdeen and Lord Fleury as examples. It warns that landless aristocracy ceases to be true aristocracy, as power shifts away from land to brains or money.
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England
Lord Aberdeen
Lord Fleury
Moor Park
Hertfordshire
Columbus
Ohio
Dispatch
Los Angeles Tops U S Municipal Auto Death Rates
The city leads all U S municipalities in automobile fatalities with 17 deaths per 100 000 population. Chicago reports 10 per 100 000 and New York 7 1 per 100 000, while Baltimore records the lowest at 6 1 per 100 000.
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Los Angeles
United States
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Milk Leg Relieved by Shin Salve Popular Remedy
Mrs. R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas reports an ulcer caused by milk leg healed by Shin Salve the only remedy that helped. Shin Salve is advertised to cure sores burns eczema and other ailments. A sale pitch asks for Judge James Webb of Ada Oklahoma to comment and notes a 50 cent price with guarantee by Gwin and Mays Drug Co Ada Oklahoma.
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R. P. Chrisman
Paducah
Texas
James ©. Webb
Ada
Oklahoma
Gwin & Mays Drug Coh
Texas Oil Investors Organize Against Grafters
The Texas Oil Investors Protective Association formed to combat fraud by stock selling oil companies. It will pursue dividends from dishonest firms and recover losses for stockholders while urging responsible development and safeguarding investor interests. The group cites widespread squandered funds and nonpayment of dividends despite production profits. Local notices include Pontotoc County bridge bids and a Maxwell Township bond election set for June 14 1919.
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Texas Oil Investors
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas Oil Investors’ Protective Association
Texas
Association
Winn Up From Fort Worth
Judge A G Winn from Fort Worth visits during a few days and reports strong success in oil ventures. He joined the Ada fishing party at Hugo Saturday, staying with the pleasure seekers until yesterday. All members are well and enjoying the trip except Bill Coffman who jokes he can eat more once warmed up. The party plans to return home soon.
Head Consul to Attend Ada Memorial Day Ceremony
W C Williams reports that A N Leecraft head consul of the Woodmen of the World in Oklahoma has accepted an invitation to attend the memorial day and unveiling ceremonies at Ada on Sunday May 25.
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Ww. O. W
W. C. Williams
A. N. Leecraft
The
Woodmen of the World
Oklahoma
Ada
Hog Powder Promises Profit Through Health
Growing hogs stay profitable only if healthy, and feeding B A Thomas Hog Powder is claimed to prevent cholera remove worms and cure thumps. The Ad says the Agnew Milling Co Oklahoma advertises this remedy with a money back guarantee if it does not help.
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B. A. Thomas
Agnew Milling Co
Okla
Son Steve Evans Arrives Safe in Philadelphia After War Service
J. R. Evans reports his son Steve Evans has reached Philadelphia safely on Sunday May 18. Steve sailed for France in April 1917 with the 90th division, later joined the 28th division, and fought during the final hours before the armistice. He hopes to return home to his wife Mrs. Lydia Evans and many friends soon.
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J. R. Evans
Steve Evans
Philadelphia
Steve
France
Lydia Evans
Veteran of Rainbow Division Visits Francis
S. T. Campbell, a member of the Rainbow Division, passed through the city en route to Francis to visit his uncle G. W. Scroggins for a few days before returning to Cullman Alabama. He recalled night travel in Europe and the thrills of going over the top in battles such as St Mihiel and the Argonne Forest, noting shell holes as his only pleasures during those times.
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S. T. Campbell
Rainbow Division
Francis
G. W.scroggins
Cullman
Alabama
Campbell
Europe
Battle of
St. Micheil
Argonne Forest
Dirigible C-5 Believed Lost After Sea Gale
The navy airship C-5 swept to sea in a gale off Trepassey Newfoundland and is now believed lost. The destroyer Edwards lost contact and headed back while a merchant steamer reported it could no longer stand by and proceeded on. One man aboard leaped to shore when the craft broke from moorings.
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Associated Press
Trepassey
N. F
Edwards
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Yerernanr
Pr. M. J. Beets
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Shriners
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India Temple
Bedouin Temple
Muskogee
Akbar Temple
Tulsa
Broadway
Grand
Siloam Temple
West Fifth Street
Walter Barringer
Mr. James
Dr. Cummings
Chas. Zorn
Fred Brydin
Sherwood Hill
Chas. Reeves
Marvin Brown
Sam Hill
D. A. Davis
McHenry
McSwain
Rexall
Gwin Mays Prug CO
HMN
Ana
Maxwell Township
RB. Gilmore
Denison
Waco
Corsicana
Texas Acas YN
Cleburne
Oakman
J. G. Witherspoon
Mrs. Cloer
India
China
Rainbow
Detroit
East Main
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