Release of 188,562 Troops in One Week
Washington reports 188,562 army personnel discharged in the week ending December 14, nearing the planned daily average as demobilization offices operated unevenly. Up to December 1, about 200 officers were discharged and many prisoners of war were repatriated. Pershing noted few Americans remain as the flow of troops and mail resumes amid Allied and neutral movements.
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Washington
March
War Department
Thee
Manel
Verabing
Heron
Deimack
Thor
Helived Amt Lenmark
Axland
General Pershing
Switzerland
Holland
Germany
France
Arwest
Onheral Matehy
Four Freed By Jail Delivery At Sallisaw Jail Yard
Prisoners were released during a jailbreak at Sallisaw jail yard as guards struggled to control the disturbance. Jailer Mowiill Fill faced renewed threats while the escape attempt involved armed men and a deadly incident linked to a past robbery.
Health Board Bans Common Towels in Public Places
City health officials rule that common towels must be removed from all pallie places and replaced with individual towels. The recommendation extends to hotels restaurants cinemas and schools to prevent shared hygiene items.
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Ulilic Warlinmurs
El Reno Students Persevere Through Flu Amid School Work
Ambition guides El Reno students who attend after school sessions despite a flu spell. Teachers assign corrections and students labor to complete several weeks of tasks, staying focused on progress and achievement.
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EL Reno
Ferrard
Youth of 19 Weds Woman 30 Years Old in Packwietows
A 19 year old, Acchie Pulkere, marries Ila Ketler, 30, in Packwietows with his father present to give consent. The ceremony proceeds in a deputy court clerk office while onlookers snicker at the timid groom.
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Tedif
Acchie Pulkere Son
Mra
Ila Ketler
Joenge
Mexican Labor Restrictions Near War Work Policy
The department of labor announced that Mexican and West Indian labor will be barred from certain employment. Permits already written will be voided January 18. Aliens allowed temporary entry for war work will be replaced later, but agricultural work and other labor will be unaffected.
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Department of Labor
Libeaty Kitchen Closed and Community Meeting Noted
A long damaged notice reports Libeaty Kitchen being closed while a Liberty Center defense group meets to discuss public service. Mrs B W Wikin Shety chairs the women's mission and the county defense committee outlines plans for future activities and a forthcoming annual meeting.
Mexican Sailor Over River to Get Food
A brief item reports a Mexican sailor crossing a river seeking food, with authorities noting an arrest yesterday. The incident involved an unnamed man described as attempting to enter the country and facing legal or official action. The report references a county or regional context and a barrier or canal in the area.
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Mesteu
Init
Oklahoma Employers Name Kahle to Three Member Committee
HV Kalite of Oklahoma City secretary treasurer of the Oklahoma Employers association is named to a three member committee of employers formed at Tulsa to study and submit laws to the next legislature on reaction and labor issues. DN Fink of Muskogee and Bee Guthrey of Tulsa also serve. The group endorses resuming national work, reinstating workers to prior jobs, paying a proposed 30000090 road bond issue, and expanding employer welfare programs in Oklahoma plants.
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HV Kalite
Oklahoma City
Serretary-Treasuer
Oklahoma Employers’ Association
Tulsa
DN Fink
Muskogee
Bee Guthrey
Oklahoma
Becker Refuses to Reveal For Senator Facts Sought By Hearst Forces
Washington decorum frays as Senator Reed presses Becker for names of New York attorney general aides aiding the Hearst inquiry into German propaganda. Becker deflects, asserting secrecy and testifying that the investigation is government work. Major Thames defends the arrangement, while Reed insists on identifying who provided testimony and how funds were spent.
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Becker
Senator
Hearst
Washington
Reril
Hay
Senate
Missouri
Alfred L. Becker
Nemerat
New York
Mawry
Tony Hames
Reed
Rees
Fiaren
Hearet
Seater Kort
Meiker
Mr. Hearst
Ree
Bevker
Mecher
Secret Service
Humes
Joe Seite Reed
Hee
Hymes
War Department
Thames
Miether
Recher
New York State
Mr. Mears
Heed
Kasrian Overman
Mr. Terker
Hart Plans Promotion at Brick Pit Edits Yard and Garden
Plans outline transforming a yard area into a public garden with sunken center feature and pathways. The project includes grading McKinley Avenue, constructing a retaining wall, drainage work, and planting with varied flowers and shrubs. Hart, Morris Co sales execs, and staff are referenced in planning and staffing roles.
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MM Hart
Hagdteswrr
Hart
McKinley Avenue
Tt & Tingle Drive
MiKinley Avenue
German Troops Move to Check Bolshevik Advance Near Riga
An Associated Press report from Herlin dated Friday December 20 notes German forces deployed to halt Bolshevik advances. The move reports them confronting opposing units about thirty miles southwest of Riga near Mitsu, following directions from Friederiohetadt per Lokal An seiger.
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Associated Press
Herlin
Reman
Hobeiewiki
Mitsu
Riga
Friederiohetadt
Rina
Accortin
New Banking System Institute Highlights Teller Double Duties
A new banking system, termed avatem, will reduce teller congestion at State National Bank. Efficiency expert Geereef Dewar, formerly with New Figelanda tional Bank of Karoas City Under, will implement the change where each teller both pays and receives but handles a limited customer load.
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New Banking System Institute
Sehiel
State National Bank
Geereef Dewar
Figelandational Bank
Karoas City
Tim
Honey and Pine Tar Remedy Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts a natural remedy claiming to ease colds and coughs. It emphasizes honey, pine tar, and labeled “Hell's Pine Tars” as effective in helping you recover, with comforting testimonials and vague assurances of lasting relief.
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Dr. Bell
Theater Bills and Show Times From Multiple Venues
A fragmented listing outlines various theater bills and show times across venues including Majestic, Polly, Liberty, Tyne, and Overholser theaters. Entries mention performers such as Ruth Roeland, George Walsh, and Elaine Harmerstein, with programs spanning vaudeville, comedies, and dramas scheduled from early morning to late evening.
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Vinprets Theater
Noigles Fairbanks
Arizona
Majestic Theater
Wea
Ruth Roeland
Charlie Chaplin
Vagabond
Serand Mheater
Charlo Walker
Travelogue
Dreamland Theater
George Walsh
Duncan
Liberty Theater
Beatie Bill
Tyne Theater
Mitchell
Vraversh
Vanley Ite Valace Theater
Walton Plans for $100000 in Bonds
Walton prepares a $6000 bond issue for Oklahoma City voters to fund street improvements. He says one mover will replace four teams, speeding work, while the city needs motor trucks and a stronger street department to handle anticipated growth. The plan targets rapid progress within months.
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Haeberi Conny
Jo C. Walton
Oklahoma City
Tresmepenae
Doctor Advised Change of Climate in Early Record
A garbled 1900s-era medical note references advice to change climate for health, mentioning pills, therapies, and estimated costs. It cites a doctor urging patients to relocate, with mentions of medicines, nerve health, and a refund policy of $120 per hit, tied to a Perth Hospital setting.
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Roy Jon
Amd Wrlent
Gauwoat
Taian
J.oueste
Mather Howe Reynew
Mie Knuth Onder
Ely
Perth
Rvaetete Ia
Part of Oil Fleet Will Be Released
New York December 21 plans for prompt release from government requisition of part of the fleet of 174 tankers were announced by the United States Shipping Board Only those needed to supply the army and navy with fuel oil will be retained by the government The release affects Pacific coast vessels with an aggregate tonnage around 1000 dead-weight tons
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New York
United States Shipping Board
United States
Vienna Asking Aid Report on Allied Occupation Request
Vien dispatch says Austria seeks aid from Paris and the allies to suppress disturbances. Request includes French British and American troops to occupy the capital retro-trungation area as per the report.
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Paris
America
Influenza and War Increase Tuberculosis Risks
The article warns that influenza and war lower bodily resistance and aid tuberculosis. It notes germs persist in crowded places and that most people carry the bacteria without active disease, but fatigue, exposure, and malnutrition raise danger. It cites thousands affected by influenza and reports 2 to 6 percent of draftees rejected after examination.
40 000 Active Tuberculosis Cases Alarm Oklahoma
The report notes at least 40000 active TB cases in Oklahoma. It warns many more may be infected by crowded, poorly ventilated spaces and sputum spread. Urges immediate action to stop the spread.
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Tudercufore
Oklahoma
Cost of Prevention and Cure Is Puny Beside Loss
Famous economist from Yale estimates a human life value at $800. Oklahoma tuberculosis costs exceed $24,000,000 yearly, counting suffering. Proposed sanatoria and properly equipped care centers would cost far less, not more than a fraction of current losses.
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Teving Fisher
Yale University
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