Farm Labor Pledge Aimed At Oklahoma Draft Drive 1918
Oklahoma City May 22 Special A labor pledge calls for every man or boy 15 to 60 in cities or towns to work at least two weeks on farms in 1918 under the County Council of Defense. Exemptions include physicians, draft board members, postal workers, repairmen, railway and express workers, city utility staff, drag and transfer crews, physical disabled, one man per business, and other emergency cases.
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County Council of Defense
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Federal Draft Board
Labor Draft Board
County Councils of Defense
Labor Department
Red Cross Relief in France Faces German Offensive
The article recounts how the American Red Cross in France met the crisis of a major German push. It describes retreat plans, the reorganization of field lines from Ham to Soissons, and the continued aid to refugees and soldiers despite bombardment.
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Wasington
Red Cross
France
Paris
Perkins
American Red Cross
Ham
Croix Molignaux
Nesle
Grecourt
Roye
Amiens
Montdidier
Lassigny
Noyons
Soissons
Compiegne
Annel
Daly
Let a Want Ad Get It For You
Classified note urges readers to use want ads to locate goods services and opportunities. It emphasizes quick results and broad reach through the newspaper classifieds.
Cotton Rag Purchase Offered by News Office
The News Office seeks large clean cotton rags to be sold by the pound. Interested parties urged to deliver material promptly.
For Sale 7 Room House with 6 Lots and Barn
For sale a seven room house with six lots, a good barn, orchard, well and gas. A bargain. Apply at 812 West 7th or call 344.
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West 7Th
District and County Democratic Primary Candidates Listed
The News announces district and county candidates for the Democratic Primary. Races include District Judge Arden L Bullock and County Attorney Wayne Wadlington with multiple re election and new candidacies across county offices such as Treasurer Swaffar Sheriff Duncan Tax Assessor Heard Clerk Garner Weigher Lee Judge Busby and others including Representative O W Taylor and Commissioners Brumley Laughlin Selfridge Bibb Brents.
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Arden L. Bullock
Wayne Wadlington
D. W. Swaffar
Bob Puncan
Nick Heard
Milton Garner
O. J. Lee
John Ward
Orel Busby
J. O. Cowart
O. W. Taylor
A. Floyd
W. H. Brumley
Moss J. I. Laughlin
W. B. Selfridge
Henry F. Bibb
W. H. Brents
Listing of 25 men ordered to colors for May 29 induction
Revised roster shows 25 men ordered to report to Ada for induction into military service at Fort Riley Kansas. They must report in Ada at 5 p m on May 28 as part of Order No. 1978. Names include Cleve Campbell James Rasberry James Locke Albert Russell Jno Trimm Jno Barnard Albert Rogers Henry Belew Claude Hatfield Reuben Carver Joseph Richman Oscar Green Jas Tate Almer Kelly Jno Chapman Joe Neal Walter Lewis Blankenship Ira Scarbrough Sam Corbin Hubert Haywood Joe Fountain Joe Morris Allen West and Charles Glenn among others.
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Ada
Fort Riley
Kansas
Cleve Campbell
Jas. E. Rasberry
Franks
James Locke
Allen
Albert M. Russell
Jno. H. Trimm
Jno. C. Barnard
Albert Rogers
Stonewall
Henry H. Belew
Lawton
Claude Hatfield
Reuben H. Carver
Schell City
Missouri
Joseph L. Richman
Healdton
Oscar A. Green
Hickory
Jas. F. Tate
St Wall
Almer Kelly
Jno. W. Chapman
Joe Neal
Frisco
Walter Lewis
Bebee
Beecher Blankens
Pickett News Briefs From Pickett and Choctaw Bill
Rainy weather and grass causing delays as cattle and horses are dipped. Knox visitors Mr. and Mrs. Gee spent time with Braley. Hinkles visited Hudsons and W H Hudson. Pickett school closed with Podunk Limited play and Hudlow music. Church attendance good. Dallas Jones and Jim Hooser visited. Hudlow on puay list. Lucy Ayers returned home to Weleetka after school closure. Red Cross drive over top. Jess Golightly’s dance enjoyed. Preaching next Sunday. all invited. George Golightly visited brothers in Pickett.
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Gee
Knox
Red Cross
George Golightly
Pickett
Bill
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates Sale
The public can buy Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates at the News office. Proceeds support war efforts and savings drives. Availability includes standard stamps and certificates for convenient savings.
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America
Valley Forge
The
Alamo
San Juan
Manila Bay
Clothiers
Tom Roddy
Louie Rollins
Susie
Nora Noel
Nettie
Hattie Waldby
Mabel Brock
Lena Lee
Josie Rains
East Central Normal
George Pate
Whitson
Mary Rushing
Josie Raines
Hoover
United States
John Wells
Clarence Pinley
Uncle Sam
Etta Waldby
Council of Defense
Judge Busby
G. N. Waldby
R. L. Rollins
Rebee
Tom Bailey
George Ivy
Worstell
Will Lee
Lena
J. R. Roddy
Lonnie Rollins
S. L. Robertson
Ahloso
East 7Th
M. L. Chambers
Pontotoc County
T” Tate
News
W. C. Rollow
R. C. Jeter
J. A. Cowling
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