30 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Fort Gibson New Era
Location
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
1
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to use a teaspoonful for symptoms like feverishness, irritability, and stomach upset, claiming it cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping and advises seeking the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A new sport on a flying field drew a large crowd as airplane mechanics raced to disassemble and reassemble a Nieuport 27 with a 120 horse power LeRhone motor. An eight man field competed, with team five winning in 97.25 minutes, field five placing second in 103 minutes, and field five third in 104 minutes.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness roughness or itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse and dry gentle dusting Cuticura Talcum for a fragrant finish. Priced 25c each.
A quoted exchange ponders how to classify church music playing with one speaker labeling it as organized labor. A female figure is described as indifferent about marriage, signaling social attitudes reflected in the dialogue.
A health feature explains how kidneys filter poisons and how diseased kidneys spread uric acid through the body causing pains and conditions like rheumatism backache and stones. It credits Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for a remedy Anuric Tablets, noting they dissolve uric acid and advising readers on diet and lifestyle to reduce uric acid and that he offers free advice.
Listing of Oklahoma casualties including killed in action died of wounds and accidents with names from towns like Commerce Durant Weleetka Raw City Daisy Okmulgee Ardmore Lawton and more. Entries show killed in action died of wounds died of accident and missing in action with numerous individuals named.
A fire destroyed W ff. Doyle's seed house in Guthrie causing a $30000 loss. Antlers resident Claude Berry, shot in the right wrist by a bodie plane bullet at Argonne, has returned home. Okmulgee Chamber banquet raised $22500 for city projects. A Shawnee auto accident killed Virgil Oxtrander and injured others. Coke and coal price restrictions and rail movement rules will pause Feb 1. Prison camp releases include Duff, Wyatt, and others. A newborn baby found strangled under a Tulsa viaduct. Oklahoma millers seek 2-3 million bushels of wheat. price about $2.46 in Oklahoma City. George Small released after self defense claim in Tulsa. Several former prisoners return to France. Annitroglycerine wagon explosion in Big Heart kills five, injures twenty. Brig. Gen. Pentecost pleads guilty to introducing liquor. fined $250 plus costs. Federal reps tour Oklahoma for farm labor conditions. offices listed in Ardmore, Bartlesville, Chickasha, Enid, Lawton, McAlester, Muskogee, Oklahoma City, Pauls Valley, Shawnee, Tulsa.
The First Christian church at Erich has called the Rev James W McCray formerly of Covington. Oklahoma notes include Mercy hospital fund raising, soldier events, and local civic items.
Presley B. Cole of McAlester will succeed W. C. Hall as eighth assistant attorney general and ex-officio pardon and parole officer. Cole previously served as district judge for the Pittsburg County area. Ben LaFayette was named chairman of the state board of affairs. The state banking board includes C. P. Martin of Woodward J. B. Hartman of Tulsa and J. B. Millan of Chelsea. Fred Dennis of Eldorado is named state banking commissioner.
The corporation commission blocks new long distance rates proposed by the post office department and Bell, risking fines and U S court action unless regualtory power is acknowledged. The report compares old 150 mile rates to the federal proposal, showing a $1.50 basis charge plus extras, with potential $2 total. Employment data show 19,976 placed state wide. Oklahoma City office placed 5,003. The penitentiary printing plant will close and be dismantled on Governor Robertson’s order, amid union protests and prior competition.
An advertisement promotes Western Canada as the solution to looming European food shortages. It stresses vast unoccupied lands, fertile grass, and cheap, profitable farming with easy purchase terms and strong transport links. It warns of long-term high prices as Allied nations and neutrals require grain and meat.
A minister visiting the Mac phersons paused to say grace before meals. Master Jack commented that the meat was fresh, quipping that grace was appropriate given the meal. The exchange adds a light note to a family visit.
Mrs Mary Stephenson of McKinney Texas reports six weeks bed rest and severe nervous spells followed by rapid recovery after using Cardus. She took about six bottles, regained strength in two to three weeks, and credits Cardus with saving her life. Advertisement notes Cardus has helped women for over 40 years.
In the 7th Oklahoma Legislature dispute over good roads funding grows. Nesbitt and Senate members push rival plans to place a five member commission, with the governor seeking broader control. Both proposals propose large yearly salaries and multi-year loan funding, with roads financed by auto tax and gross production shares. The governor’s version adds a citizen advisory board and county committees while Nesbitt’s bill bars lobbyists from supplying road materials. The session also passes raises for state officials, creates the Oklahoma Military Academy at Claremore, and debates amnesty for WWI draftees amid visits to Norman institutions and plans to re create Tonkawa and Claremore preparatory schools. Senator Thomas seeks extra executive contingency funds, and Kaie proposes leasing Red River lands for revenue.
The Senate considers a plan for a single elected county manager with an ex officio board, while a bill to repeal the state income tax shifts to a flat 12 mill levy on incomes over 3000. A measure to limit guardianships by trust firms passes narrowly, and an examiner would gain powers to press prosecutions. Additional committee assignments and a bid dispute over printing also surface amid legislative activity.
The quirky line from a movie comedian suggests the phrase cap a ple refers to a knight's garb in the middle ages. Lou isville Courier Journal notes the curiosity about its business relevance.
A brief remark questions the type of Christmas songs the Universalists sing. The reply suggests a playful Not ’Noel’ approach, hinting at a light, informal exchange about holiday music within a religious group.
Mrs Enson of Urbana Illinois reports an attack during winter left her weak until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived her strength and reduced menopausal symptoms. She now does her housework and praises the remedy for change of life effects including nervousness heat flashes backache headaches and the blues.
A manufacturer tests a youth applying for a clerk position by asking about relatives likely to die during the 1918 19 baseball season. The youth has no relatives and is told he can start work tomorrow.
No waiting relief for indigestion gas and upset stomach. When meals don’t fit and you belch acids and undigested food, this remedy targets heartburn and headache with fast action.
An advertising blurb touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for dyspepsia and stomach distress. The pills are described as pleasant and harmless, giving immediate relief and are inexpensive at drug stores, per an ad.
In a humorous exchange a young man asks if the other can learn to love him. The response lists substantial assets including Liberty bonds, stock investments, and real estate, prompting the man to declare he has learned the lesson. Yonkers Statesman notes the wry twist about wealth overshadowing romance.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying and enriching the blood to restore energy and vigor with a promised strengthening effect. It notes a price of one cent and urges readers to weigh friends in the scale of prosperity, warning that idle people lack time.
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