Klan Official Defends Knights at Ada Lecture
Dr. W J Mahoney Imperial Wizard spokesman for the Ku Klux Klan spoke at the McSwain Theatre Ada about the Klan’s aims and principles. He rejected claims of outlaw status and praised law enforcement and American virtues reinforcing the order’s public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Mahoney
Ku Klux Klan
McSwain Theatre
Knights of the
Klan
William Joseph Simmons
The
Invisible Empire
Mahoney
Ada Klan
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ada
Wintering Shows Bring Big Crowds to Ada
Five shows plan to winter in Ada this season including Honest Bill Lucky Bill W B York and Atterbury Brothers along with Texas Bud and others. The influx will fill fair grounds with shows animals and equipment boosting the local economy and payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Bud
Muskogee
Mr. Newton
Ada
Atterbury Brothers
Iowa
Newton
Interest in Cotton Belt highway grows from Ada to Dallas
H B Roach and O N Walker returned from a highway inspection tour from Ada with officials of the Cotton Belt Highway Association. They reported marking along the route to Red River, plans to finish to Dallas and Fort Worth, and strong civic interest from Ada to Red River, including tourist traffic maps and public support from Dallas, Fort Worth, and Okmulgee leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Roach
O. N. Walker
Ada
Red River
Dallas
Fort Worth
E. Bee Guthrey
Tulsa
Orlando Swayne
Okmulgee
W. W. Jenkins
Memorial Gateway Dedication Set for November 9 at Normal
The Memorial Gateway at the Normal, white stone and modeled after Missouri University’s entrance gate, will be dedicated during the East Central District Teachers Association convention on November 4 and 5 with Josephus Daniels and Dr. J M Gordon delivering principal addresses. The project, started after months of effort, will be completed in a few days and stands at the main entrance to the Normal on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central State Normal
Missouri University
Normal
Main Street
Josephus Daniels
East Central District Teachers Association
Conflict over Armistice Day events in Washington
Officials clash over scheduling the armament conference and the graves for the unknown dead. The unknown dead escort departs at 8:30 a m with the president and cabinet. Arlington theatre ceremonies run into the afternoon with a luncheon for dignitaries. Conference opening may be postponed to late Armistice Day to avoid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arlington
Pontotoc County Teachers Convene in City Convention
Pontotoc county teachers gathered in East Central Normal for a two day district meeting with nearly 200 registered. Dr Howell of Oklahoma A and M and President G W Austin of Oklahoma College for Women spoke on Americanism and duties of teachers. Sections covered history agriculture domestic science and arithmetic with active participation from Miss Kate Knight and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
East Central Normal
Pontotoc County Teachers Association
Howell
Oklahoma A. & M. College
G. W. Austin
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
C. W. White
Vaness
W. A. Morgan
Lula
Edna Spriggs
Roff
Bertha Coleman
Martha Merrifield
A. L. Fentem
E. H. Gillerman
EB. B. Hickey
Stonewall
Kate Knight
Normal
Supt
Floyd
Pat Sturdevant
Alpha Young
New Bethel
Cora Wilson
Linscheid
Mayor launches citywide drive to collect back fines
Mayor Kitchens orders police to arrest or compel payment from those with unpaid police docket fines. The action targets several hundred dollars in charges and signals a forthcoming vice crackdown after a broad docket cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchens
Sweet Clover Grows on Red Shale Lands Tales from Oklahoma
Taloga Oklahoma reports unusual results growing sweet clover on red shale uplands. Tom Hansen of Putnam, sweet clover demonstrator, pastured twenty horses and cattle on ten acres all summer. Three cuttings yielded about two tons per acre. Seed planted about one inch deep with eight pounds per acre and protection against wind and wash. Milo on same land produced double the yield but washed after plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taloga
Okla
W. F. Porter
Taloga County
Tom Hansen
Putnam
Hansen
Milo
Roff defeats Wewoka in championship gridiron clash
Roff guards dominate on Normal gridiron holding Wewoka scoreless through three quarters. G Washington scores twice before an injury and Blanchard adds a late TD as Roff finishes 28 to 0, with Dover directing plays and Cover shining at quarterback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma National Guards
Wewoka Battery
Wewoka
G. Washington
Roff
Wewokats
Dover
Foff
Wewok
Cover
John Cover
Blanchard
McGisey
Cismiinseot Asees
Eck
Seran
Bae Iasaieen Cloud Ovo Cea
Eens
Tare Nickson
BOE
Vcccheenesd
Menies Atkinson M. Washington
Norvell Dickson
Stee
Eee Ney Snance
Mrs. John L. Case Returns From Texas Visit
Mrs. John L. Case returned Sunday night from a visit to relatives at Dawson and Waco in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Case
Dawson
Waco
Texas
Masonic Leader Backs Seals Drive For Health
James H. Patterson grand master of Oklahoma Masons endorsed the 1921 Tuberculosis Christmas seal sale to support public health efforts. The sale runs December 1 to 15 with a goal of raising one hundred thousand dollars for the state program and a distribution plan totaling 20 million seals across 76 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
James H. Patterson
The
Masons of Oklahoma
Patterson
Oklahoma Public Health Association
Oklahoma
State Association
Pontotoc County Shows Five A. and M. Enrollees
Pontotoc County reports five students enrolled at Oklahoma A. and M. College in Stillwater. Outside the home county, Garfield leads in enrollment at Pontotoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
M. Stillwater
Pontotoc County
Pyne
Garfield
Liquor Charges Filed Against Two Men In McClintock Case
Two men from Roff, Jim Good and Frank McClintock, face liquor charges tied to the McClintock murder trial. McClintock, found guilty and recommended 25 years, testified he drove Martin’s car during whiskey runs. Good testified owning whiskey stock and moving it to bushes to evade search. Also, Ed Hughes faces a separate charge of abandoning a wife and minor child in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Good
Frank McClintock
Roff
George Martin
Rojff
McClintock
Martin
Good
Ed Hughes
Car Stolen From Ada Man On Friday Night
A Ford touring car belonging to A. T. Keltner was stolen from his garage at 631 East Fourteenth street in Ada Friday night. The sheriff’s office reports the car was practically new and insured. No trace of the thieves or vehicle had been found by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Keltner
East Fourteenth Street
Oklahoma liner electric man injured by 2300 volt shock
Jim Faunt Le Roy foreman of Oklahoma Light and Power electric squad was burned when a 2300 volt current passed through him at Ninth and Turner. He was knocked unconscious, regained consciousness at last report, and officials believe the injury unlikely to be fatal. The accident occurred at 2 30 this afternoon and full details were unavailable at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Faunt le Roy
Oklahoma Light and Power Company
Ninth and
Turner
Dealers Report Wheat Ban Hurts Supply
Beaver dealers are sold out of banned wheat and struggle to obtain more, according to reports to the county agent.
City Fisherman Finds Booze in River Sands
Bud Ellison unearthed a half gallon of corn whiskey from the South Canadian river sands on a Sunday afternoon. He questions its origin and legality while noting the relic’s aged appearance and possible past ownership. The exact fate of the alcohol remains with Bud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Ellison
Bud
South Canadian
Daniels To Speak At Dedication of Memorial Gateway
Joseph W. Daniels former secretary of the navy will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the Memorial Gateway in Ada on November 5 at 9:00 AM. Dr. J. M. Gordon former Normal president and Tulsa University president will also speak. If weather cooperates the ceremony will be in front of the administration building. otherwise it will be in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Daniels
East Central District
State Senator S S Mayfield Laid To Rest At Eufaula
Funeral services for Dr S S Mayfield age 49 former Oklahoma state house member and later state senator were held at the First Baptist church in Eufaula. Ill health prompted his resignation from the 27th district senate a year earlier. Clark Nichols of Eufaula succeeded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Okla
S. S. Mayfield
State House of Representatives
State Senate
First Baptist Church
Mayfield
Senate
Clark Nichols
Kansas to Operate Railroads If Strike Hits State
Governor H J Allen announced Kansas would run state rail lines if a rail strike becomes effective under the Kansas industrial court law. He said railroad managers will be given an opportunity to operate the roads first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Industrial Court
H. J. Allen
Mrs Curley of Sulphur Visits Mrs Criswell Over Weekend
Mrs. Dr. Curley of Sulphur was in the city for a weekend visit with Mrs. J U Criswell, staying at her home and calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Curley
J. U. Criswell
Armament Meet Delayed to November 13
Washington officials indicated the opening meeting of the international conference on armaments and far eastern affairs may be postponed to the morning of November 12 due to scheduling conflicts with the burial ceremony of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Cotton Growers Form Temporary Lincoln County Group
Representatives of twenty cotton growers' associations met at J. Gunn's county agent office in Lincoln county to perfect a temporary county organization. A director from the Tenth district aided the effort as three quarters of the county's cotton crop has already been harvested.
First killing frost hits Jackson County farms
Altus reports the season's first killing frost with wilted cotton leaves. Cotton marketing was strong in Altus as the local compress operated early in the week. Boll weevil impact was minor this year per county agent Roger E Berry, though three planters found evidence of weevil in their fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altus
Jackson County
Roger E. Berry
Doctor returns home after Johnston County teachers address
Dr. A. Linscheid arrived home Saturday night following a trip to Johnston county where he spoke at the Johnston county teachers association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linscheid
Johnston County
Teachers Association
Miss Vera Huddleston Visits City for Week with Relatives
Miss Vera Huddleston of Muskogee arrived in the city Sunday for a week long visit with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Huddleston
Muskogee
City
Do Not Neglect Nature’s Warnings Prickly Ash Bitters Ad
An medicinal advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a bowel purifying digestive aid that strengthens digestion and regulates the liver. Sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co for $1.25 per bottle with an adv. notice.
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Gwin and Mays Drug Co
Adv
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East Main Street
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New Mexico
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Lucky Bill
W. B. York
J. L. German
A. Floyd
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