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Newspaper
Muskogee Times Democrat
Location
Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
American reporter C. C. Lyon describes frontline experiences with U S troops in France and argues a mass American offensive could end the war quickly. the piece praises American soldiers for courage, tenacity, and fighting spirit alongside French and British allies. It includes an ad for Dr Evans in Muskogee.
Daily Muskogee reports praise for Nu Ton ic Tablets, an iron compound. Patients with sallow complexions and skin eruptions say the remedy improves health and beauty. Sold by Cardinal Drug Company's three Muskogee stores at $1 per box of 66 tablets, with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Washington June 8 Thomas R. Marshall argues against widening vice president powers. He says the VP should not become a cabinet member with floor privileges, but cabinet ministers could be allowed to explain department needs on the House and Senate floor, with cross examination, through a Senate rules amendment rather than a constitutional change.
Muskogee Motor Car company files in the superior court against M. W. Bradermann and wife to recover 150 dollars for a Pilot touring car damaged after 12 weeks use and 4 returned with a broken wheel and top. Another count seeks 300 dollars for a Pi Int roadster bought June 8 for 1550, with 1500 note unpaid, seized and damaged. judgment and sale asked.
June 1918 registrants sought release to join naval service but initial war department guidance restricted entries to the army. Washington then granted local boards permission to release men to the navy or marines if they show immediate intent to enlist, with releases contingent on action.
Amsterdam June 13. Deputy Mueller of Meiningen told the reichstag that the tobacco substitute supplied to the German army proved more injurious than enemy gas attacks. Deputies criticized the army administration for supplying the substitute which is made of beech leaves. General von Oven said the army adopted the substitute reluctantly after tests but halted further deliveries after it harmed soldiers' health.
The Rev. Dr. Reginald Crowe from Vermont serves as a dual sky pilot in England, flying between airdromes to greet American aviators, deliver sermons, and organize baseball teams while distributing Y M C A aid materials. Unpaid June telephone bills for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. are overdue, with service to be cut at 6:00 p.m. on the 18th.
More than 200 men from Fort Smith have been sent to wheat harvest fields in Oklahoma. Federal officials cite higher demand than supply from federal and state bureaus. Farmers offer 50 to 60 cents an hour plus board. 40 men sent by the federal state bureau, with 40 more to Paden, Oklahoma. Many workers are from Fort Smith glass plants closed by fuel administration orders. Notice requests payment of 1917 taxes due June 15, 1918.
A lawsuit seeks to quiet title for O C Kreipke to land in section 11 township 12 north range 20 east. The 1910 conveyance chain to J C Fields and Lewien Gunter is under dispute after a 1910 suit was dismissed and the record lacks the words with prejudice raising potential future claims by Gunter.
A Pacific Port dispatch notes A Konovaloff, ex minister of commerce, saying former Russian leader Alexander Kerensky is en route to France. Konovaloff, who served in Kerensky's cabinet and once vice president of the duma, said Kerensky was last heard to be in Norway seeking passage to France.
Washington report quotes Milton Brenner on June 13 noting Americas coal surplus blocked by rail motion. Car shortages and lack of centralized control hinder production and delivery. He urges one empowered authority to coordinate coal, distribution, and transportation for faster loading, travel, unloading, and return trips.
The District Court heard a suit to declare a deed void that transferred half of the northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 15 North, Range 16 East in Muskogee County. Neal and Mattie McIntosh allegedly had no interest, while John Harripon claims half ownership and Jacob Anderson the other half.
A. J. Balfour told an audience that Britain and Japan shared no divergence in aims during the war and would continue to honor their alliance. He warned Germany’s trade methods threaten global order and called for allies to uphold obligations as the conflict continues.
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