Three Classes of New Registrants Proposed
Washington August 29 grouping new draft registrants into three classes ages 10 to 21 31 to 36 and 36 to 45 as proposed by the provost marshal general. Officially stated not for deferment but to speed classification and supply men for draft calls. The only deferment planned is for 18-19 year olds whose colors will be postponed to pursue the educational program. Recruits needed to form additional units will come from class one 19 to 45 until exhausted with localities deciding how to use them. in some areas 18-19 year olds will be summoned at once.
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Washington
War Department
Germans misread Foch forces before Marne counteroffensive
AP report notes Wolff Bureau dispatch in Berlin paper two months before Foch’s Marne counterattack claimed German forces were intact and Entente losses between Ypres and Rheims would be hard to replace. It suggests German public misjudgment of Foch’s reserves.
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New York
Foch
Marne
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Fech
Entente
Ypres
Rheims
Germany
Marshal Foch
Vesle
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praise and Use
A historical notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant medicine for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It cites long use and endorsements from mothers including Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri who praises its safety for children and adults and notes no opium or narcotics.
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Chillicothe
Chamberlain
Croup
Farewell Ice Cream Supper For Wim D Fine at Fitzhugh
In Honor of Soldier Boys Mark Fine and wife near Fitzhugh hosted a large ice cream supper Wednesday to bid farewell to their son Wim. D. Fine and friends Wade Crowder Ze Heath Garner B Barton and George Wesson attended. All but Wesson left for Camp Pike Thursday with the next conting ent. About 400 friends were present and the event was memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Fine
Fitzhugh
Wim. D. Fine
Wade Crowder
Ze Heath
Garner B. Barton
George Wesson
Camp Pike
American aviator escapes from German prison camp
Berne Switzerland Aug 31 Lieutenant Thomas Hitchcock Jr of Westbury Long Island a Lafayette flying squadron member captured by the Germans last March has escaped a German prison camp and arrived there Hitchcock 16 year old son of Major Thomas Hitchcock jumped from a train near Ulm in Württemberg and walked eighty miles to the Swiss border near Schaffhausen en route home to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Westbury
L. 1
Lafayette
Hitchcock
Thomas Hitchcock
Ulm
Wurttemberg
Schaffhausen
United States
German Mutineers Join Russian Peasants Fight Near Klev
A Russian wireless dispatch from Moscow reports twelve hundred German mutineers joined an armed peasant cohort to attack German forces around Cymera, twenty four miles from Kiev. Fierce, costly fighting has occurred with heavy losses on both sides.
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London
Cymera
Klev
Moscow
Taxable wealth detailed for Pontotoc county overviews
Tax Assessor Heard reports Pontotoc county wealth for 1918 at 14.9 million with 1917 at 13.2 million, showing a 1.66 million increase. Current year values include personal property 7.37 million and public service corporations 3.13 million with land and livestock totals, Ada and Allen areas, and township breakdowns for Francis, Allen, Fitzhugh, Knickagan, Maxwell, Midland, and Stonewall.
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Pontotoc
Heard's
Ada
Allen
Francis
Kort
Stonewall
Fitzhugh
Knickagan
Maxwell
Midland
Stonensll
Francis and Allen
Oklahoma Crop Conditions August 1918 Report
Oklahoma shows poor corn prospects with 19 percent condition, heavy damage to cotton and kafir, and lingering drought. Wheat yield revised to 11.15 bushels per acre statewide, total production about 31.3 million bushels, oats 26 bushels per acre, with most moisture losses.
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Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture
Frank M. Gault
Pres
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
SIX MEN FOR CAMP BOWIE CALLS LOCAL BOARD
The local board calls six men for limited special service to join the Pontotoc quota for Camp Bowie. Names listed: Harry C. Gibson Emmett Fresman Denby Standridge Jesse L. Wellace S. O. Henderson Robt. Henry Boatman Otha W. Walker. Harry H. Parsons is also asked to be sent with the Pontotoc quota. Capt. S. H. Hargis recently returned from Siloam Springs Arkansas after a visit. details sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lmited
Harry C. Gibson
Emmett Fresman
Denby Standridge
Jesse L. Wellace
S. O. Henderson
Henry Boatman
Otha W. Walker
Harry H. Parsons
Board of
Claremore
Camp Bowie
Port of Missing Men Haunts Juarez as Americans Vanish
Report from Juarez Mexico describes Americans who disappear during six years of civil conflict. Many are killed by bandits or by revolutionary forces, others live under false names with native families. Tom Kingsberry of Palomas Ranch vanished after an inspection trip, amid rumors of feuds between Palomas cowboys and Salazer bandits.
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Juarez
Mex
United States
Mexico
Tom Kingsberry
Kingsberry
Palomas Land and Cattle Company
Los Angeles
Here
Palomas Cowboys
Jose Ynez Salazer
Salazer
Palomas Company
Rancheria
Revolt Spreading Among Turkish Troops
Reports from Turkish and Arabian sources state insurrections among Turkist army troops. In Konia troops seized firearms and fled to the mountains forming a revolutionary center in Asia Minor, blocking the Constantinople Palestine route. Similar revolts reported in Smyrna and Aydin. Caucasus fighting hinders gains against Kurds Armenians and Georgians after Brest-Litovsk talks.
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New York
Konia
Con-stantipople
Aleppo
Palestine
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Smyrna
Aidin
Caucasus
American Casualties in Nogales Fight
Nogales Ariz Aug 29 The casualty list in Tuesday s fighting on the American side shows two soldiers dead and twenty five wounded The death of Gaston Reddock the only civilian killed brings the total dead to three
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Nogales
Ariz
Gaston Reddock
American Riflemen Astonish Germans on Front
Paris dispatch reports American rifle fire surprised German troops as infantry weapon of choice. Pershing stressed rifle as indispensable. troops trained at home ranges improved marksmanship. Germans noted concentrated fire from trained Americans changing battle dynamics and diminishing grenade dominance. Also an ad for Herbine medicine priced 60c sold by Barthmith.
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Paris
Associated Press
Pershing
Fhe
Engish
Americana Ag
Educating a War Horse in Early Warfare Training
London readers learn war horses endure a rigorous education before service teaching kneeling, rapid mounting, steady firing, and entanglement resistance. Reports cite horses marching through bayonets and barbed wire, with Allied horses aiding retreats. Also notes first aid truths and promotes BOROZONE antiseptic as safe for humans and animals with advertised prices and Bart Smith as seller.
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Associated Press
London
Special French course for beginners offered by Prof Sears
Prof R G Sears, after study at Chicago University, will return to Ada to teach a special French course for beginners. The class will benefit those called to the army and high school and college credits will be awarded for this work.
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R. G.sears
Chicago University
Ada
Your Wife Can Use It Colle Remedy Ad
An Ada Oklahoma ad promotes Farris Colle Remedy from Agnew Milling Co. It claims easy use for horses when away from home, with relief in thirty minutes by placing drops on the tongue. The message urges readers to get it today for tomorrow’s needs.
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Agnew Milling Co
Ada, Okla
United States Recognizes Czechoslovak Co Belligerent Nation
The United States recognizes the Czechoslovak people as a co belligerent nation in the war against Germany and Austria Hungary. Great Britain, France and Italy have already recognized the Czechoslovak nation.
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Ansociated
Washington
United States
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Great Britain
France
Italy
Steps Taken to Aid Routh Sufferers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City August 29. Immediate movement of seed wheat to drought struck districts was decided in a Governor Williams conference with bankers and business men. A committee including P A Norris and Guy Robertson will secure preliminary finances to obtain seed and distribute it with federal aid. A second committee will handle vital livestock feed, aiming to provide mill feed alongside rough fodder.
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Oklahoma City
Williams
Thia
P. A. Norris
Ada
Guy Robertson
Lawton
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Hugh M. Johnson
Frank Wikoff
Prentiss Price
J. D. Lankford
J.A. Whiteharnt
Doxey
Drouth
Mr. Whitehurst
W. H. Donahue
Chickasha
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Dates Announced
The Fourth Liberty Loan runs September 28 to October 19. The expected result will be watched in Europe by allies and enemies to gauge American support for the war. Each subscribed dollar strengthens soldiers and pressures the Teutonic powers, testing the loyalty and sacrifice of the American people.
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Europe
America
United States
Socialist Says Peace More Important Than Monarchy
An independent socialist, Dr. Cahn, in the German Reichstag argues that he would prefer peace without a monarchy over war with a monarchy. He frames the world war as no longer a family affair of the Hohenzollerns and criticizes army marching and leadership while soldiers fought far from Wilhelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Treasy
New York
Germap Reichstag
F Cahn
William
Ballard's Snow Liniment Offers Quick Relief
Five common swellings from inflammation cold bone fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism can be eased by Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub in well over the affected area as its penetrating power reduces swelling and relieves pain restoring natural conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Bart Smith.
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Ballard
Bart Smith
Senate Adopts War Time Prohibition Bill
Washington Aug 29 National prohibition moves forward as the Senate adopts the leaders compromise on one dry prohibition effective July 1 1925 and continuing the war until troops are home. The amendment by Sen Sheppard Texas to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill is expected to stay in under a wet dry harmony. Passage of the bill is planned tomorrow and will return to the house for expected approval.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Sheppard
Texas
Prohibition
Funeral of Boone Hayes Follows Camp Cody Death
Boone Hayes, who died at Camp Cody New Mexico, was brought to Ada on Sunday afternoon and laid to rest at Rosedale cemetery with military honors by Ada home guards under Sergeant Wade Stephens. Rev. W. M. Crutchfield conducted the funeral services. Pallbearers were L. J. Crowder J. H. Norman Ed Harrison A. R. Suggs W. W. O'Neal and W. A. Alexander.
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Boone
Hayes
Boone Hayes
Camp Cody
N. M
Ada Burday
Rosedale Cemetery
Home Guards
Ada
Sergt
Wade Stephens
W. M. Crutchfield
L. J. Crowder
J. H. Norman
Ed Harrison
A. R. Suggs
W. W. O'Neal
W. A. Alexander
STORAGE BATTERY RE PAIRING AND CHARGING
Aged battery issues arise from sulfation hardening and insulation faults. The ADA Battery Hospital led by Mr Ed Haynes tests and diagnoses battery health, offering free service for charging, lights, or self starter problems at the Dodge Agency in Ads Oklahoma 8 22 tiw.
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ADA Battery Hospital
Ed. Haynes
Dodge Agency
Okla
Notice of Final Settlement for Elmer L Crabtree case 1557
Notice is given that the final report and account for Elmer L Crabtree number 1557 has been rendered for settlement and distribution. The court will hear objections on September 5 at 9:00 AM at the County Court room Ada County. Interested parties may appear to show cause why accounts should not be approved and distributions made. Dated August 15, 1918 by County Judge Orel Busby.
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Elmer L. Crabtree
Ada
A. D
Orel Busby
Francis Red Cross Notes Donate Knit Bags in California
Mrs. E. D. Gillette, summering in California, donated one and a half dozen knitted bags to the Francis Red Cross for sale at 25c each. Bags are displayed at a local drug store. Before leaving Pontotoc County, she was a leading Red Cross figure. Tuesday the group completed 20 boys drawers, 20 boys shirts, 20 pajamas and 20 pinadores.
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Francis Red Cross
E. D. Gillette
California
Teainee
Coast
Gillette
Ponttotoc County
Red Cross
Francis
Diarrhoea in Children Advice From Old Remedy
The article recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for children aged one year or older and advises giving a dose of castor oil at the first sign of looseness. It stresses keeping the remedy on hand for quick use.
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Chamberlain
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