Local Families Spend Time Across Knippa and Novohrad
Dry weather keeps farmers busy with cotton picking. Emil Krause and family of Knippa visited Geo. R. Cook and wife. Henry Cook and family hosted gatherings for Dena and Mrs. Sauer as relatives and neighbors joined in celebrations. August 6, 1917 Dixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cook
F. Reiner
Ford Gertner
Novohrad
Emil Krauser
Rud
Minnie
Selma
Knippa
Hy. Sonsel
Emil Krause
Geo. R. Cook
Hy. Cook
Elizabeth
Fred Gertner
H B. Moeller
Miss Dena
Shiner
Her. Sauer
Draft quota to entrain for mobilization camps
The War Department announces the first quota of the draft army will be called to entrain for mobilization camps between September 1 and 5.
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War Department
Oil Operator Claims Exemption from Military Service
A Muskogee oil operator seeks exemption from service citing a dependent wife. His fortune is estimated at over one million dollars. The filing comments note the claim as unnecessary.
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Muskogee
State Board Sets Record Per Pupil School Apportionment
The state board of education fixes $750 per pupil for the next scholastic session the highest ever. Based on 1 274 918 scholastic age children the total apportionment amounts to $9 561 885.
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State Board of Education
Cotton Picking Season Kicks Off In Nickel Region
Farmers in Nickel begin cotton picking as community notes recount visits, gatherings, and local chores. A party at Geo Gabitsch’s home drew a large crowd with ice cream and cake. Snake bite incidents and family visits are also mentioned among neighborly events dated August 1917.
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Geo. Gabitech
Oak Grove Forms Brass Band Led by Adolph Rebecek
The Eagle reports a new brass band organized at Oak Grove led by Adolph Rebecek. Founding members include Adolph Rebecek and Willie Kaiser on cornets, Adolph Haas and Wiley McNatt on altos, William Pietsch on baritone, and John Kaiser on bass.
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Oak Grove
Adolph Rebecek
Willie Kaiser
Adolph Haas
Wiley McNatt
William Pietsch
John Kaiser
Government restricts bacon use eyed for near future
The notice discusses a possible government restriction on bacon use. The speaker notes they already quit serving bacon at home due to high prices and budget concerns, implying no personal impact.
Speak Softly to Mother and Father to Shape a Gentle Man
A moral admonition urges loving talk with parents and siblings. It stresses kindness and consideration to all, claiming such behavior makes a man of you and a credit to your community. The message frames gentleness as a lifelong virtue and social beacon.
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