Ada Celebrates Armistice Day with Veterans Parade
A Ada part parade leads with Confederate veterans in grey uniforms followed by Yanks and Flag Bearers as Old Glory flies. The Armistice program at McSwain theatre includes speeches by Capt H C Penney Senator Luther Harrison and Congressman Tom O McKeown with Medal applications issued to veterans.
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Dixie
Gosh
W. F. McKaskle
Confederacy
Main Street
Harris Hotel
McSwain
Pontotee County
American Legion
Edgar Jacks
Frank Eaton
Wilson Sadler
Jim Statler
Clarence Fishback
Burgess Steed
Richard Taylor
Army Life
America
A. L. Fentem
Lowery Harrell
Mr. Harrell
R. C. Taylor
Mr. Fentem
H. C. Penney
Ada National Guard
Penney
Ada
Charles Orr
Legion
National Guard
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Tom OD. McKeown
Oscar Parker
Fenton
Luther Harrison
Harrison
Orville Snead
White fields stretch as rains slow Oklahoma harvests
The federal crop report notes rains and frost delayed cotton picking and harvest of corn sorghums and potatoes through Nov 13. Wheat sowing nears finish, soils show good plowing, and farmers hold grains for better prices while hog cholera declines and pastures improve.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates
State Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Notice of Sale of Chattels in Pontotoc County
Public sale set for November 29 1920 at 2 00 p m at J H Watson store Vaness Oklahoma. Sheriff Bob Duncan announces sale of a stock of groceries shoes dry goods store fixtures and one safe levied as the property of J H Watson in favor of Purcell Wholesale Grocery company. Inventory on file with the county clerk. Attorney Co F Green represents the plaintiff.
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Chattles
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Purcell Wholesale Grocery Company
J. H. Watson
Vaness
Bob Duncan
Co. F. Green
Notice of Estray Taker Up at Colbert Farm Pontotoc OK
Notice states L. L. Clegg has taken up an estray gray horse about 14 hands tall and 7 years old with a J brand on the left shoulder. The animal weighs roughly 700 pounds and is kept at the George Colbert Farm, near Colbert school house, Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Ada route 3 box 74A is given as the taker up's post office. 11-18-3tw
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George Colbert
Colbert School House
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
L. L. Clegg
Ada
Notice by Publication for Oklahoma Divorce Case
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc county in district court Daisy Green sues M G Green for divorce. Defendant must answer petition by December 31 1920 or judgment by default will be entered. Seal Attest A R Sugg deputy. King attorney for plaintiff 11 18 4tw.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Daisy Green
M. G. Green
A. R. Sugg
L. E. Franklin
King
Vice President Tom Marshall in Ada Receives Lions Honor
Vice-President Tom Marshall, described as a plain American, spoke in Ada where the Lions Club presented him with flowers and honorary membership. He wore the club emblem on his lapel before boarding the train. He praised Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army as the greatest person he has met, noting her impact on humanity.
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Tom Marshall
Old
United States
Ada
Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Marshall
Evangeline Booth
The
Salvation Army
Hearing set for final guardians and administrators reports
County Court of Pontotoc Oklahoma orders hearings for final settlement in cases Nos. 864 Lula McDaniel guardian Wm McDaniel. 1964 Myrtle Jones minor. 2033 Jackson Lewis deceased Joe Lewis administrator Francis Bandy guardian. 2014 Myrtle Parnacher deceased Sam Hawkins administrator. Hearing scheduled December 9, 1920 at 10:00 a.m. in Ada courtroom. notices to be published in Ada Weekly News for two weeks prior. Dated November 9, 1929.
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State of Oklahoma
Ada
Oklahoma
Iit
Ada Weekly News
Orel Busby
Planting Trees Message Urges Seasonal Planting Profits
The article extols planting trees in the proper season as in late winter or early spring. It highlights benefits for fruit, shade, and ornamental trees and notes rising orchard demand. It urges foreseeing timber use and urges farmers to plant hardwood on waste lands to build future fortune. News want ads get results.
Tal Crawford Becomes Pontotoc County Judge
Tal Crawford was sworn in as Pontotoc County Judge to fill the vacancy after Judge Orel Bus resignations. Elected without opposition in the recent race, he previously served in the Democratic primary and is a long time county resident and war veteran.
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Tal Crawford
Pontotoc County
Orel Busby
Judge Crawford
France
Burk's Style Shop Special Sale On J And K Shoes
Burk's Style Shop announces a special sale on J and K shoes. The ad notes a limited time offer on footwear styles with potential discounts for shoppers in the local area.
Winter Eggs Profit Promise from Poultry Prescription
A reader from Irimo Idaho credits Dr Lex Gear's Poultry Prescription with higher egg output and money gains. The ad claims 61 hens produced $44 in January and urges buyers to obtain the remedy from their dealer with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Dr. Lex Gear
C. D. McCormick
Irimo
Idaho
Dr. LeGear
LeGear
Hars
Burk's Style Shop Half-Price Suits Sale
Local notice from Burk's Style Shop advertises suits at half price and improved foot fitting for fine shoes with a dated reference. The fragments indicate a retail promotion and footwear service.
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Burk’s Style Shop
Wool dresses on sale at Burk's Style Shop
Sale items include wool dresses priced at 15 25 and 35 dollars. Burk's Style Shop advertises the three price points with a November 18 date fragment.
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Burk
Lie
Steamer Yate Sends Wireless Call for Help
The Spanish steamer Yate bound from Baltimore to Dunkirk, 240 miles east southeast of Cape May New Jersey, sent a wireless distress call early today as announced by the naval communication office.
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Associated Press
New York
Yate
Dunkirk
Baltimore
Cape May
New Jersey
Naval Communication Office
Egypt Invites Pontotoc County Singers to Sunday Event
The people of Egypt issue an invitation for a singing gathering on Sunday evening November 21 1920. Pontotoc county singing teachers are to perform special selections, and the message extends a cordial invitation to all residents.
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Egypt
Pontotoc
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Simon
Thomas R. Marshall
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M. L. Lewis
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Oldsmobile Sales and Service
B. H. Crandall Garage
North Broadway
J.G. Witherspoon
Back of
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Ada, Oklahoma
Stonewall
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