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Newspaper
Checotah Times
Location
Checotah, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
4
The article summarizes President Wilson urging production of foodstuffs while warning people to continue purchasing necessary goods. It notes prosperity during the war, mentions rising lumber costs, and states a bale of cotton buys more house today. It concludes that the best time to trade is when bargains are available and predicts higher material costs after Europe rebuilds.
In Checotah and Muskogee notes, Monroe’s Flour line is praised as the best in Checotah. Local visitors include Mrs. E. J. Maxwell of Muskogee and W. K. Morgan from Muskogee. Frank Carey visits from Oklahoma City. J. T. Warris travels to Fort Worth for family matters. Catholics urged to attend Cozy Theatre mass. Crystal giveaway planned by W. K. Morgan on December 25.
An 1918 Chevrolet advertisement touts the car as an ideal motor car investment with power, dependability, good looks, and seating for five. It emphasizes improved motor design, water pump cooling, gear-type oil pump, and a forward cylinder placement, with prices of 660 and 675 delivered in Checotah.
The first issue of the Checotah High School paper issued from Democrat presses features an editor in chief Arlis Lanham and a staff including Otis Childress as Business Manager Vera Tucker Associate Editor Ed Allen Athletic Editor Jean Paul La Fayette Smilescope Editor Edna Lanham Society Editor Howard Mogul Local Editor and Edna Keeney Junior High School Editor.
Eighteen Checotah ladies, all members of New State Camp R N A, visited Muskogee last Thursday afternoon as guests of Palmer Camp R N A. A fine program followed by an elaborate banquet left all participants reporting a most delightful time.
Checotah High School Orchestra led by Prof G B Dunlap performed at the Lawrence school house last Friday night. A large crowd attended and the event raised 20 dollars for the local Red Cross Chapter.
Mrs. J. C. Watkins was tendered the position as head nurse at Physicians and Surgeons hospital in Muskogee. She recently moved to assume duties and is recognized as one of Oklahoma's best nurses.
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