Oklahoma's Favorite Son Robert Owen Highlighted
The Boston Traveler hails Robert Latham Owen as Oklahoma's favorite son. It traces his lineage to Irish Scottish Welsh stock, notes his early career as teacher editor lawyer banker and merchant, and cites his rise to U S Senate in 12 December days and roles in national politics and reform movements.
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Washington
Boston Traveler
Uncle Sam
Oklahoma
Bust
Bob
Robert Latham Owen
Robert
Old
Virginia & Tennessee Railroad
Latham
Owen
Danny
Narcissa Chisholm
Chisholm
Washington & A
National Democratic Committee
McKinley
United State
Senate
National Popular Government League
Democratic Senate
Committee of Banking and Currency Appropriations
Another Soldier Returned from War
Stonewall News reports Chas. Foster, among the first Stonewall volunteers, returned home this week after serving overseas. He and Alva Odom enlisted together in 1918 and fought side by side through the war. Odom was wounded and discharged months ago. Foster stayed in service until Gen. Pershing's return.
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Chas. Foster
Stonewall
Foster
America
Gen. Pershing
Stonewall News
Notice of Tax Deed Application for Oklahoma Property
To Albert K Boggs and tenant E B Baker owners of Lots 3 and 4 Block 33 Francis Pontotoc County Oklahoma a tax sale certificate 1522 issued September 25 1919 covers the property for delinquent taxes. Redemption must be made within sixty days of service or a tax deed will be issued. F W Bean holder of certificate 1522.
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Albert K. Boggs
E. B. Baker
Francis
Pontotoc County
State of
Oklahoma
F. W. Bean
Peace treaty and cost of living linked says Wilson
President Wilson asserts the peace treaty and the cost of living must fall together, urging the Senate to swallow hard and approve concessions as the two issues are tied in national policy.
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Eufaula Indian Journal
Wilson
The
Senate
The Word Guess and Yankeeism in Everyday Speech
The article notes that the term guess, often deemed a Yankeeism, remains common in everyday speech, reflecting regional linguistic influence and usage patterns across communities.
Railroads Face Heavy War Peak as Aftermath Clears
Walker D. Hines, Director General of Railroads, announces that U S railways are handling near record autumn traffic, with 11 million ton weekly coal shipments and rising grain flows. He cites postwar constraints, limited expansion, and coal zoning loss as factors, while detailing efforts to move staple cargoes and curb car shortages amid surplus demand.
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Walker D. Hines
Railroad Administration
Ry Mee Gorgy
Grain Corporation
Card 7? ul Today
Mrs Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas describes a long illness with pain under the left rib into the shoulder and back. After years of weakness and near starvation a Birthday Almanac led her to Cardui. She reports improvement after two bottles and calls the cure permanent.
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Gonzales
Tex
Minnie Philpot
Cardus
Qardui
Raids on Radical Leaders in Gary Under Military Control
The Associated Press reports Gary Indiana saw renewed raids on suspected radical leaders with twenty arrests overnight. Fifteen suspects were jailed after examination as limits of federal troops shrink from 1600 to about 800 with 500 returning to Fort Sheridan.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
Leonard Wood
Fort Sheridan
Chamberlains Tablets Restore Health For Indigestion
Hundreds afflicted with indigestion biliousness and constipation report relief after using Chamberlains Tablets. If troubled by such symptoms, try them and many customers say they are pleased with the results.
Battleflag of the 3rd Georgia Infan try’s storied journey
In the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, visitors view the battered battleflag of the 3rd Georgia Infantry. Carried from Virginia after the war broke, it changed hands through fallen soldiers including Alex L. Langston, Dennis Ryan, Robert Bagley, Frank Barnwell, and Jos. C. Hicks. Hicks surrendered the flag to Col. Clayborne Snead who wore it under his vest. Mrs. Blanton hid it until Georgia links resumed, then sent it back to survivors. The flag now rests in a glass case in the capitol lobby, among other historic banners.
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Capitol
Atlanta
3Rd
Georgia Infantry
Virginia
3Rd Georgia
Alex L. Langston
Gettysburg
Dennis Ryan
Petersburg
Robert Bagley
Reame Station
Frank Barnwell
Bagley
Hatcher’s Run
Jos. C. Hicks
Appomatox
Northern Virginia
Hicks
Col
Clayborne Snead
Prickly Ash Bitters Ad by Special Agent Bart Smith
A burning throat and chest signal poor digestion and potential kidney disease. The ad promotes Prickly Ash Bitters to improve stomach function before serious illness, priced at $1.26 per bottle and attributed to Bart Smith, Special Agent.
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Bart Smith
Adv
Sugar prices to rise as controls end
Washington reports sugar scarcity driven by rising domestic demand and shipping strikes. With federal control ending December 31, speculation looms and prices could hit two to three times current levels. Beet sugar and Philippines supplies threaten future access while Cuba’s remaining output constrains the market.
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United States
Atlantic
Cuba
Food Administration
Sugar Equalization Board
Congress
McNary
Oregon
Senate
Utah
Western States
West
Middle West
Louisiana
Hawaiia
Philippines
Josiah Bernhardt
Japan
Picture by Cummins Framing Requested For You
A note requests C. A. Cummins to frame a pictured item. The date 1-15-11 appears with a reference to Clover, noting it is part of the pea family.
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C. A. Cummins
Clover
Notice of Sale of Oil and Gas Lease in Seminole County
Guardian Erve Ledford will sell at public auction in Seminole County Court Room on October 10 1919 at 10 a m an oil and gas lease covering 85 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma described as portions of sections Township 3 Range 7 with cash in hand upon lease confirmation and terms by guardian and attorney. Notice also records a divorce suit Pauline Cook v Ellis F Cook in Pontotoc District Court No 3905 with answer due by November 20 1919 and counsel King Crawford.
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State of Oklahoma
Seminole County
Pontotoc County
Towit
Oklahoma
Erve Ledford
Guardian
Notice of Settlement of Account in Horace Reynolds Estate
In County Court of Ada, Horace Reynolds deceased. Wm Adams as administrator has filed final account and report for settlement and distribution. A hearing to approve the account is set for Thursday October 30 1919 in the County Court room Ada. Objections may be shown at that time. Orel Busby County Judge Bullock Orr Attys for Administrator. 10-9-3tw 2
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Horace Reynold
Wm. Adams
Horace Reynolds
Ada
A. D
Orel Busby
Bullock & Orr, Attys
Notice of suit in Pontotoc County Justice Court
In Ada Township H J Brown Justice of the Peace T H McGalliard plaintiff sues A H Shi and Thomas L Farris defendants for 98 dollars for work and labor. Garnishment summons issued to George Dethridge. Defendants must answer by November 10 1919 or petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered. Dated October 6 1919. H J Brown Justice of the Peace BE J W Alker Attorney for Plaintiff. 10-9-3tw
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A. H. Shi
Thomas L Farris
Thomas L. Farris
T. H. McGalliard
George Dethridge
H. J. Brown
BE. J. W. Alker
State of
Oklahoma
Pontotoc
William Wesly Williams
Ada
Sarah E. Williams
A. C. Chaney
Prince of Wales invited to Milburn Oklahoma wild West visit
Milburn News notes a Rotary Club invites the Prince of Wales to visit the wild West and suggests a reciprocal invite to Ireland. The item questions why he would travel west to see nothing wild and cheekily mentions a supposed act for the propagation of Afternoon Loafing in Washington.
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Milburn News
Oklahoma
Prince of Wales
Ireland
Washington
Divorce suit filed in Pontotoc District Court
Thelma Viser sues Ed Viser for divorce in Pontotoc District Court Oklahoma. Defendant must answer by November 27, 1919 or the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment issued. Dated October 15, 1919. Attest Clerk and deputy. Attorney for plaintiff. 10-16-31w.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Thelma Viser
Ed Viser
A. D
A. R. Sugg
L. E. Franklin
R. W. Stewart
Long wet spell disrupts farm work and local health notes
The report lists multiple locally known residents facing illness and recovery from fever and pneumonia. Willie Cocheren and Pearl Baker are mentioned in recovery, Ed Cross returns from Sulphur for health, and D N Underhill visits Sherman for his son’s appendicitis operation. A new bungalow is being erected near Sunshine, May Johnson trains for nursing in Sherman, and a Sunshine 3B Y P A youth group is forming. Carl Underhill moves to Western Oklahoma. Pitt and Cross visit Ada to trade.
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Willie Cocheren
Mrs. Tineley
Ed Cross
G. M. Pitt
Hickory
D. N. Underhill
Sherman
Hawkins
Mr. Moore
Sunshine
Pearl Baker
May Johnson
Bro. Davis
Price Jackson
Cocheren
Carl Underhill
Chessy Express Nods To Time Change In Witty Quote
A Chickasha Express front page quip notes relief in waking each morning as clocks prepare to set back within two weeks. The lighthearted remark frames the looming time change with a nod to daily life and regional humor.
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Chickasha Express
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Garry Owen
Hines
Galveston
Johnston and
Pontotoc Counties
W. J. Rogers
Connorsville
Okla
Professional Cares
C. A. Thomas Ary
Res
M. M
Webster
Os Ae
Rollow
Joel E. Hall
Wewoka
Pauline Cook
Ellis F. Cook
J. Rogers
King & Crawford
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