Old Parties Split and Ada Pontotoc Fair Praised
The piece notes parties drifting to different sides leaving Teddy out, with a possible return to Republicans. It credits Pontotoc county horsemen with organizing a successful fair and bringing in riders and material, while underscoring Austria’s attention on the southwest and suggesting Kaiser Wilhelm may be open to peace as Europe seeks unity and a new era of peace.
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Teddy
Root
Penrose
Pontotoc County
Ada
Austria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Europe
Francis Joseph
William
Maine
New England
War and World News Reflections in Ada Oklahoma
A long editorial bouquet surveys wartime sentiment, economics, and public mood. It notes cotton prices tied to German retreats, praises American youth in Pontotoc County for canning and farming, and lauds local leaders and the Ada Commercial Club for supporting corn and canning clubs.
Meridian Mills Run Full Time as Cotton Market Copes
Reports from Meridian Mississippi state local cotton mills operate at full capacity. Analysts expect improved demand as American mills, plus Scandinavian countries and Japan, could absorb much of the crop. Caution and measured judgment urged to relieve market pressure.
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Meridian
Miss
Japan
No Just Cause for War Says Speaker in Liberty Rhetoric
The speaker argues that European nations wage war under false pretenses of liberty and condemns war as unjust. Maine election results indicate Bull Moose support is waning amid shifting party fortunes and votes.
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Europe
Maine
Envy Costs in Baseball and Civic Boosters
McGraw warns that holding first place invites envy and harsh criticism. The piece urges supporters to back the winner and avoid dampening the effort of boosters, arguing communities prosper when members are encouraged rather than undermined.
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McGraw
Militarianism to Be Obliterated in War’s Aftermath
The piece argues war’s outcome will end big armies and navies, undermine monarchic rule, and promote goodwill among nations. It cites American opposition to military despotism, notes literacy as a factor in national progress, and discusses Pontotoc County’s agricultural outlook amid low cotton prices and stable forage crops.
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Europe
Germany
Austria
America
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Pontotoc County
War on ignorance in Kentucky spurs literacy campaign
Kentucky appoints a commission to combat illiteracy as 208 084 adults cannot read or write. The text warns that lack of literacy leaves many unaware of world events such as the European war and prices, outlining a regional disease across southern states.
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Roosevelt
Woodrow Hilson
Kansas City Journal
Kentucky
Washington
Europe
Peace prospects hinge on Austria Hungary exit from war
The article argues that an Austrian settlement could ease the conflict, leaving Germany to face Russia alone. It contends Austria has checked Russian incursions into eastern Prussia, and a withdrawal by Austria would push Russia to mass against Germany, potentially threatening Berlin within weeks.
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Germany
Austria
Prussia
Russia
Germans Hold Firm Against Allied Offensive in France
Berlin reports the German army has checked the allied push in France and established new positions while driving French and British forces back at several points. It notes Russians are retreating under pressure along the Vistula as Austrians contest Przemysl and deny surrender of Gen Dankl, who remains in the field with heavy Austrian losses.
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Berlin
France
Prussia
Vistula
Galicia
Vienna
War Office
Dankl
Przemysl
1914 1917 sewing machine needle ad Ada Oklahoma
A classified line from Ada Oklahoma offers Singer sewing machines with up to 1917 dates and lists needle prices at 20 cents per dozen for all makes. The ad mentions purchases in years 1914 through 1917 with no interest. W C Williams is the contact.
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Singer
W.C. Williams
Ada
Okla
Riley Reported Slightly Better After Illness
W. A. Riley, who has been ill for several days, is reported somewhat better today.
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W. A. Riley
Norris Seeks Senate Investigation of Primary Races
Senator Norris offered a resolution in the Senate calling for an investigation into the Penrose primary in Pennsylvania and the Sullivan primary in Illinois. The move was presented as a formal inquiry into election procedures in two states.
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United Press
Washington
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Sullivan
Illinois
Senate Today
Norris
Vera Cruz Evacuated as Wilson Orders Withdrawal
President Wilson announced the evacuation of Vera Cruz after a cabinet meeting. General Funston will lead American troops and the war fleet home as transports depart. withdrawal aims to complete by October 15 with troops leaving Texas border areas.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Funston
Mexico
White House
United States
Hampton Roads
Galveston
New Orleans
Texas
Democrats Carry Maine By Three Thousand Three Hundred
Unofficial returns from Maine elections show Oakley C. Curtis leading Gov William T. Haines by 3300 for governor. Legislature results indicate Republicans hold a 3 seat Senate majority while Democrats lead the House by 5 and share the joint ballot with a 2 vote edge.
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Maine
Portland
Oakley C. Curtis
William T. Haines
Senate
Rat Judge of Corn Earns Blue Ribbon
Elmo Ellis found a rat had visited the fair exhib it corn collection, about 600 ears, and the rat approved of the judge by only biting the best ear. The top ear bore a blue ribbon, signaling its win.
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Elmo Ellis
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Huerta
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Norrell
Pauls Valley
Free Lance
Lawrence Journal
Oklahoma City
Ellis
Ollie Morris
Dallas News
Gray
Guthrie
Bismarck
Atlanta Journal
Ohio
F. E. Bowman
Oklahoma- Lincoln Highway Association
Pontoto
Heinz
Corn Boys
Canning Girls
Oklahoma
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Merchants & Planters National Bank
Thage
C.H. Rives
MR. Chilcutt
H. P. Reich
Sora Eraonee
Baia Oy
Aga Rs Aay
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Union
Gwin & Mays
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