Kiss Length on Screen Sparks Debate in Film Circles
A debate on censor limits for kissing scenes unfolds in American cinema with state boards aiming to cap kisses at four seconds or less, while Los Angeles imposes a stricter two foot rule. Actors and British stars weigh in, arguing for flexible lengths tied to emotion and audience tolerance. others mock the idea of rationing kisses.
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Boards of Moving Picture Censors
Chicago
Ohio
Los Angeles
Tom Hood
Billie Ritchie
Encampment Ends For H.8.V.U.8 Cadets At Local High School
The High School Volunteers of the United States concluded their encampment with a noon ceremony. Captain Fentem spoke on citizenship and discipline, while Captain Orr and Captain Webster reviewed inspections and first aid training. Cadets displayed drills, flag ceremony, and a wall seal contest with squads competing for honors.
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United States
A. L. Fentem
L. T. Walters
Thomas P. Holt
Henry J. Collins
Chas. M. Orr
M. M. Webster
J. E. Hickman
Orr
Adjutant General
Webster
Hickman
Red Cross
Fentem
Rayburn
Sciece
Twe
Ada High School Levies Dedicated as Voters Approve Levy
Ada residents overwhelmingly approved a school levy by 242 to 14, ensuring nine months of next year’s classes. Ada High School held commencement exercises with 19 graduates, ten earning diplomas, and nine to receive diplomas after a summer term at the Normal. Judge Orel Busby delivered an inspiring address. diplomas were presented by L T Walters.
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Levy
Ieee Ween Og Ks
Eee
Caes Neue
Atte Ware
Dg Ste
I Ae
Ada
Ada High School
First Methodist Church
Normal
Annie Carroll Simpson
Ward- Belmont College
Nashville
Orel Busby
L. T. Walters
Board of Education
Girls’ Glee Club
Mise Pinger
Do You Act Toward Your Wife as Before Marriage
The speaker mirrors his past courtship in present behavior, recalling how he used to lean over the fence and gaze at her house, fearful to enter. He says his actions remain unchanged since he first fell in love, continuing the same defensive gesture now.
Army Worm Invades Texas Near Fort Worth and Dallas
Army worm outbreaks threaten wheat and oats across Texas with large numbers seen around Fort Worth and Dallas. Reports to the USDA warn damp cool weather favors the pest and may spark a broader eastward invasion in four to six weeks, urging farmers to watch fields closely.
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Texas
Washington
Fort Worth
Dallas
United States Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountains
Department of Agriculture
Ada Electrig 10 Makes Concession For Continuous Night Light
Mr. F. E. Bowman of Ada Electric and Gas Co. announces night street lights will burn continuously at no extra charge. The city had previously enjoyed moonlight lighting to save costs under a long standing agreement. Bowman’s move aims to match lighting in similar sized towns while remaining generous within traffic limits.
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F. E. Bowman
Ada Electric & Gas Co
Ada
Bowman
Osteopaths Gather for State Meeting in Oklahoma City
Dr. M. J. Beets reports a successful state association meeting attended by many osteopathic physicians. Events were held at the Y M C A with a banquet at Maywood Christian church. Dr. F. C. Card of Tulsa was elected president, with Dr. J. M. Rouse of Oklahoma City as vice president and Dr. E. D. Ewing of El Reno as secretary treasurer.
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M. J. Beets
Oklahoma City
State Association
New and
Maywood Christian Church
F. C. Card
Tulsa
J. M. Rouse
E. D. Ewing
el Reno
Thought Hawke Sighted Monday in Trans Atlantic Flight Effort
The Faraday reports sighting a red light aircraft early Monday between fifty degrees twenty eight minutes north and thirty six degrees west, near midway England and Newfoundland following Hawker's attempted trans Atlantic flight. The London Daily Mail plans a ten thousand pound donation to Hawker and Grieve next of kin if they die, while contest remains open. Commander Bellairs condemns Admiralty for poor cooperation and failure to act decisively after Jutland.
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Associated Press
London
Faraday
England
Newfoundland
Harry G. Hawker
London Daily Mail
Commander Grieve
Hawker
Grieve
Admiralty
Harry Hawker
Atlantic
Bellairs
M. P
Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate by Guardian
In the Matter of the Estate of Frank Byrd a minor L E Byrd Guardian May 20 1919 the guardian files a petition to sell ward real estate for the ward s benefit The court sets the hearing for June 19 1919 at 10 o clock A M all next of kin and interested parties must appear to show cause why an order to sell should not be granted Notice must be served and posted in Pontotoc County and published in a county newspaper
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Frank Byrd
L. E. Byrd
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
Willie Ervin Anderson
Tom Anderson
Guardian
Ward
Ada Weekly News
Ada
New Frisco Train Schedule Effective June 1
A proposed Frisco timetable for Ada shows trains in and out with changes to take effect June 1. South bound trains 507 and 611 stop at Ada with 507 at 7 10 P M and 611 at 2 66 . 2, while north bound trains 512 4 45 P M 118 4 00 A M and 510 11 38 A M originate at Ada. Also notice of sheriff sale of land outlines foreclosure actions in Pontotoc County with sale June 16 at 10:00 A M. Sheriff Bob Duncan details the property, judgment, and costs. Former Senator C L Edmonson and Mrs A B Brumley death and local hospital notice follow.
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Ada
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Dickinson-Reed-Randerson Company
Lela Harrison
George A. Harrison
J. B. Sanders
Anna Sanders
W. J. Bartlett
Ethel E. Bartlett
A. B. Brumley
Steedman
Biggest saloon in world to close as Ohio goes dry
Bridgeport Ohio will shutter the largest saloon in the world on Monday when an Ohio constitutional amendment makes the state dry. Owner Sam Ungerleider, a 36 year old millionaire, runs 216 feet of bar with 77 staff and claims vast daily deposits and 20,000 drinks sold daily since 1915. He says there has never been a fight in the saloon.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport
Ohio
Ohio River
Wheeling
W. Va
Sam Ungerleider
Ohio Valley
Ungerleider
Columbus
Enormous Rise in Exports Signals Strong Trade Gain
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce announces April exports totaled 715 million dollars, a near 100 million jump from the previous high and up from 623 million in January. Ten months ended April exports total 5.705 billion, compared with 4.884 billion last year. Imports for April reached 273 million, up from March but down 6 million from last April. year-to-date imports total 2.274 billion versus 2.362 billion a year ago. In Oklahoma, a guardianship hearing is set for June 19 on the sale of ward Willie Ervin Anderson’s real estate, with notice to kin, and Ada Weekly News publication planned for three weeks.
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Washington
S S S Rheumatism Remedy Promises Blood Action
S S S has been used for Rheumatism for over fifty years and claims to reach the germ in blood that causes rheumatic pain. The ad urges readers to try the remedy and write for personal medical advice from the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Swift Specific Co
Dept. D
Atlanta, Ga
Newspapers Earn Deserved Tribute For War Effort
Fred B. Appleger of the Y M C A Southern Department told Camp Travis soldiers that newspapers were essential to Allied victory in World War I. He called the press the big brother of organizations and the right hand of the president, saying it dusted off patriotism and will carry the postwar battle for freedom and democracy.
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United States
Fred B. Appleger
Southern Department of the Army
Camp Travis
Texas
Appleger
New York
Mr. Appleger
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
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