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Newspaper

Checotah Times

Location

Checotah, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1917

Page

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High sheriffs of the South back Tanlac in endorsements

Four leading sheriffs from separate Southern states praise Tanlac for health improvements. Ex-sheriffs C W Mangum of Fulton County Georgia and Charles I Lewis of Marion Arkansas attest to relief from nervous exhaustion and digestive issues. Archie R Anderson ex-sheriff Harris County Texas reports better sleep and appetite. S A Kelley sheriff of Ector County Texas cites restored energy, reduced rheumatic pain, and improved liver function.

South Tanlac C. W. Mangum Fulton County Georgia Atlanta Chas. I. Lewis Crittenden County Marion Arkansas Horn Archie R. Anderson Harris County Texas Mr. Anderson Houston Adv

Town Changes After Prohibition Take Toll on Crimson Gulch

In Crimson Gulch the town's mood shifted after prohibition. Broncho Bob notes fewer frolics and funerals, reflecting life altered by the new dry era and the community’s loss of familiar revelry and gatherings.

Crimson Gulch Broncho Bob

No Sunday in Her Week

A child named Helen loves Sunday school and would never miss. Her family hid Sunday from her, but the secret leaked out the next day and she exclaimed that they had not put a Sun day in her week.

Helen Family Council Indianapolis News

Boschee's German Syrup Ad Promotes Quick Cough Relief

An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy to prevent pneumonia and lung trouble by boosting sleep and morning expectoration. It claims fifty years of use and availability in 25 and 75 cent bottles through druggists worldwide.

Boschee

Cameo Cutting Brings Antique Trade To United States

Renovine heart tonic advertised with prices 50c and 1.00 presents a health claim. An early note mentions Cameo cutting as an ancient craft newly introduced in the United States. The brief ad style reflects typical promotional copy of the era.

United States

Not the Right Kind Hope On Town Lots Sparks Local Debate

Citizens discuss an option on town parcels with concern over whether it is a local or broader measure. The exchange hints at possible development or zoning implications, prompting officials to clarify the scope and potential impacts for residents.

State wide swindle nets banks big losses across states

Oklahoma bankers report forty two banks swindled of about seventy thousand dollars in a secret Texas probe. J Dawson Mathews and H R Evans of Commonwealth Trust Houston are jailed in Beaumont after transfer. Oklahoma attorney generals’ aides and local attorneys face charges in Stillwater and Ada as overall losses climb toward two hundred fifty thousand dollars across five states.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Charles K. Boardman State Bankers’ Association Houston Texas J. Dawson Mathews H. R. Evans Commonwealth Trust Company of Mathews Evans Beaumont Stillwater Ada Charles H. Garnett W. F. Bland Trust Company Colorado Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Boardman Commonwealth Trust Company Texas Attorney General’s

Deserters in Oklahoma National Guard to be tried

Colonel Roy Hoffman orders over thirty First Oklahoma regiment guardsmen classified as deserters for failing to report. Deserters face possible death or life imprisonment and a $50 reward offered by the war department. Sheriff statewide hunts planned. families warned. Hoffman calls desertion a capital crime equivalent to murder.

Fort Sill First Oklahoma Regiment Oklahoma National Guard Wilson Roy Hoffman First Oklahoma Oklahoma War Department Hoffman

$8 000 000 Oil Deal Sealed By Paragon Refining

Toledo reports a deal valued at 8 million for Oklahoma and Kansas oil lands. Paragon Oil Refining aims to control a majority stake through J W Gilliland of Tulsa with C A Ash of Toledo as vice president. New company to be Paragon Oil Company of Oklahoma and Kansas. Four counties unite to boost food production with school district driven industrial groups in Clinton. Canton high school boys form an industrial brigade.

Toledo Ohio Oklahoma Kansas Paragon Qil Refining Company Paragon Company J. W. Cililand Tulsa Gilliland C. A. Ash Paragon Oil Refining Company Paragon Oil Company Clinton E. D. Foster Oklahoma Bankers’ Association Custer County Canton

Cherokee takes Class A crown in interscholastic meet

Norman Cherokee led Class A with Bradley tallying five firsts to total 26 points while Hennessey topped Class B led by McGea with three firsts. Records fell as Wilson Medaford posted 164-5 for 120 yd hurdles and 262-4 for 220 yard hurdles, Bradley of Cherokee also set shot put at 45 ft 63-4.

Norman Cherokee Hennessey Thrteenth University of Oklahoma Bradley McGea Wilson Medaford Hugo Oklahoma City Enid Medford Cordell Clinton Ay Duncan McAlester Mountain View Woodward Dewey Bartlesville Billings Madill Anadarko Prague Blackwell Byron Port Ryan Perry Ingersoll Marshall Jet Pond Maris Morgan James Hulme Elk City Paul Laune Cora Staton Marshall Mary de Graffenreid Muskogee Milton Cohen Marcia Jones Thelma Roe Guthrie Esther Bruce Margaret Stump Josephine Wyatt Ruth Sexton Vinita Gladys Hague Esther Ann Roe Cuthrie John LD. Jeffers Orris McDonald Carl Thomas Tulsa High School Duncan Tulsa Louella Wynn Vera Moody Pauline Greenshields Joe Graham Walter Mary Ellen Cochran Wynnewood Kenneth Corwin Helen [Nnkeep Edna Dalton Broken Arrow Freda Peek Lalle Neal John Deland Clarence Willison Lk City Ponrea City Sulphur H. K. Hyde Kristine Klostermeyer Harold Boke Paul Potter Blackwall van Sparks Pauls Valley Oklahoma

Methodist bishops assign 1917 18 district postings

Nashville Tenn The college of bishops of the Southern Methodist church announced the conference assignments for 1917 18 listing Bishop Morrison in West Oklahoma Clinton on October 31 and Bishop Mouton in East Oklahoma Durant on November 7.

Nashville Tenn College of Bishops of The Southern Methodist Church Morrison West Oklahoma Clinton Mouton East Olahoma Durant

Enid Tragedy: Mrs Cross Killed In Auto Crash

Mrs Martin Cross of Enid was instantly killed when an automobile accident two miles south of town threw her and her husband, traveling salesman, and their two sons aged 5 and 7 from the car. The husband remains unconscious and the boys sustained only minor injuries. The crash is believed caused by striking a dog.

Enid Martin Cross Here Cross

Tick Quarrel Settled in Oklahoma Cooperation Formed

President Frank M. Gault announced a satisfactory arrangement for full cooperation between the Oklahoma state board of agriculture and the federal department of animal industry to eradicate fever ticks in Oklahoma and later tackle hog cholera and tuberculosis, following a conference with Dr. John R. Mohler in Washington.

Stillwater State Board of Agriculture Federal Department of Animal Industry Oklahoma Frank M. Gault Board of Agriculture John R. Mohler Washington

Tulsa Picked Official to Reorganize Police on Merit

Christ Madsen, longtime deputy U S marshal in Guthrie and Oklahoma City, has been brought to Tulsa to reorganize the police department on a merit basis. He is compiling force records and those below a set percentage will be dropped. Afterward he will become assistant chief and supervise street men.

Tulsa Christ Madsen United States Guthrie Oklahoma City Madsen

La Motte Verdict Is Not Guilty In Oklahoma City

In U S court a jury found Anna Marx La Motte her husband George La Motte and E L Menton not guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government over Osage land purchases in Pawhuska. The government alleged the deed destroyed and a new one drawn to remove restriction clauses.

Practical Peace Plans in a War-Weary Debate

Mr Rafferty presses for a quick peace, while Mr Dolan affirms support for peace and urges entering negotiations promptly to end the fighting. The exchange highlights a urgent push for settlement and a desire to stop hostilities soon.

Mr. Rafferty Mr. Dolan

Grove's General Tonic Advert: Old Standard Medicine

A vintage advertisement promotes Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic. It touts quinine and iron, claiming liver support malaria relief blood enrichment and overall system strengthening. Priced at 50 cents.

Grove

Front car door dispute on Illinois streetcar

A 6 to 6 morning Illinois streetcar conductor directs passengers to move up, while a stentorian voice from the crowd replies that the door is shut. The exchange appears in the Indianapolis News.

Illinois Indianapolis

Freezone corn remover promises painless lifting

A Cincinnati authority touts freezone for corn and callus removal claiming it lifts corns with the fingers once applied, dries instantly, and does not irritate surrounding skin. A small bottle is inexpensive and available at drug stores, with a note to druggists to stock it. The piece ends with a baffling aside about ignorant girls and kisses.

Cincinnati Ady

La Creole Hair Dressing Ad and Juice Tip

An old advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing promising younger looking hair by darkening gray hair. It also offers a consumer tip that warming a lemon before squeezing yields about twice as much juice.

Blind man seeks guidance amid urging others toward change

A man who is blind to his own interest meets many people eager to push him in the opposite direction.

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