Liberty Horton in Desperate Desert Rescue Tale
Liberty Horton an American heiress is captured by Mexican insurgents led by Lopez and Manuel. Pedro, her faithful ally, saves her by binding a Mexican and guiding her to safety. An aeroplane hunter arrives with Major Winston’s forces as attackers close in at Diablo pass, while Liberty and Pedro evade pursuit and the battle escalates amid a looming ambush.
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Liberty Horton
Juanpez
Pedro
Arty
Winston
A. A.rmy
Rutledge
Texas Age
Angelon
Pancho Leon
Major Winston
Liberty
Manuel
Pancho
Pulledee
Therese
Lopez
Lucinda
Aviator
Bob
Atberty
San Mateos
Loberty
Diabolo Pass
Mar
Senor
Diablo Pass
Sam
Fedro
Touneau
Manueb’e
Lopesto Manuel
Statehouse Brevities Revise School Courses
Oklahoma plans modernized common school studies with a seven member committee led by R H Wilson. Agricultural and domestic science will move to a club plan with county farm agent cooperation. Members include George Wilson A and M College A J Griffith L B Ray J A Whiteford John B Swaim M H Shepard and E A Duke. The course aims for July 15 final checks and September rollout.
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John E. Swaim
A. and M. College
George Wilson
A. J. Griffith
L. B. Ray
Central State Normal
J. A
Election board vacancies filled for census and army draft prep
The state election board completed vacancies in county election boards and appointed new registrars for census duties tied to the selective army bill. Elmer V. Jessee of Mangum became Mangum county election board secretary, Fred Benson was named secretary in Alfalfa county, and registrars were named for Alfalfa J. N. Roach and H. L. Krippendorf, for Atoka J. N. Roach, for Blained George E. Scho field, for Jackson Stephen Johnson, for Johnston W. C Geers, for Nowata C. W. Mason, with Mangum and other counties affected.
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State Election Board
Elmer V. Jessee
Mangum
Fred Benson
Alfalfa
H. L. Krippendorf
Alfalfa County
J. N. Roach
Atoka County
George E. Schofield
Blained County
Stephen Johnson
Jackson County
W. C Geers
Johnston County
C. W. Mason
Nowata County
State audit warns firms over property valuation noncompliance
State Auditor Howard issues notice to about seventy firms in the state that have not returned property valuations to the board of equalization. The delinquency risks penalties up to 5000 dollars and spans pipeline, public utilities, and oil companies. Special agent L. E. Cahill from the state examiner and inspectors office is assigned to assist in gathering responses.
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State Board of Equalization
Howard
L. E. Cahill
State Examiner and Inspector’s Office
Her
Alien Passport Instructions From Attorney General in Oklahoma
The United States Marshal Newell in the Western district of Oklahoma will investigate any alien seeking to leave the United States. An approved passport is issued after departmental recommendations. The attorney general and state officials supply licenses and passports for departure to territories including Alaska Hawaii the Philippines and other U.S. territories. A rigid examination records birth and life in the U.S. to assess good conduct.
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United States
Newell
Department of Justice
United States Marshal's Office
Oklahoma
Gregory
Howard
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
War Department
Pension fund boosts and timing shift in state program
W D Mathews reports pension fund increases approved by the Sixth legislature raise Individual Pensions from 48 000 to 150 000 annually, with payments starting after September 30 and eligibility expanding to about 2 500 pensioners. Harvest labor registrations are low, with only about 75 men registered. four offices in Tulsa Muskogee Enid and Oklahoma City compile lists of available workers for emergency harvest needs.
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W. D. Mathews
W.G. Ashton
Atate
Tulsa
Muskogee
Enid
Oklahoma City
W. G. Ashton
Public Buildings Delays Loom in State Budget
State auditor E B Howard begins a searching investigation of last legislature appropriations and will urge a low levy to tax taxpayers. He supports Governor Williams economy drive and aims to conserve funds, suggesting keeping money at home and delaying public building bond sales except for limited hospital needs. He notes $1.7 million for roads, with $700,000 tied to federal road aid.
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State Board of Equalization
Williams
E. B. Howard
Howard
Norman Hospital
State Hospital
Public Utilities Assessments Hit Dramatic Increases in Tax 1917
State board of equalization tentatively raises assessments for about fifty public utility firms from ten to five hundred percent. Oklahoma Gas and Electric sees the largest jump from 2.5 million to about 6.13 million in 1916 valuation. Other firms raising values include Muskogee Gas and Electric, Tulsa Public Service, and Shawnee Gas and Electric with substantial increases. An April hearing date of May 18 is set for these companies.
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Public Utilities
State Board of Equalization
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Muskogee Gas and Electric Company
Tulsa Public Service Company
Shawnee Gas and Electric Company
Appropriated Funds Delay Emergency Hospital Remodeling
The Sixth legislature may transfer $50,000 for remodeling the Emergency hospital to the state university medical school, using unsold public building bonds. The plan faces delay as officials debate prorating and possible state control. the Attorney General may issue an opinion.
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Oklahoma Hospital
State University School of Medicine
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound touted for displacement relief
Broken health notes describe a woman who improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash. The account claims recovery from displacement and related symptoms after medical opinions differed, urging other women to try the tonic root and herb product for weakness irregularities nervousness backache and pain.
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Lim Ghia
Eadiemenes E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
L . Pinkham
Early Morning Garden Pest Raid Beats Poison
A boy can protect his garden by carefully picking squash bugs cucumber beetles potato bugs slugs and wireworms at dawn. Pour boiling water on the insects in a tin to kill them, then repeat three mornings a week for best results.
Bride’s Part Is To Carry The Ring In Wedding
Jean prepared for her first wedding with a double ring service. On returning home she was questioned by her mother about her role. Jean replied simply that she carried the ring.
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Jean
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Old Mexico
Photoplay
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Dobé
Pedes
Statehouse
R. H. Wilson
State Board of Affairs
J. M. Aydelotte
Wilfaine
Ine
Woman
Pinkham
Ae Peters
Love
Wisdom
Nutrition
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