Cherokee Coolin Committee Leads Wheat Parade
A parade of twenty seven wagons loaded with wheat, driven by local farmers, protested government food orders in Cherokee Oklahoma. J L Whitney refused to haul his wheat and ignored orders from the food administration prompting the formation of a Cooling Committee and a patriotic demonstration in the wheat belt.
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Cherokee, Okla
Cherokee Strip
J. L. Whitney
Cherokee
Food Administration
Oklahoma City
George W. Partridge
Whitney
Wheat Belt
The
Wheat Raid and War Relief Parade Sparks Cherokee County
A disloyalty case led a farmer to stockpile twenty seven wagon loads of wheat. Neighbors seized the wheat, paraded it to market with allied flags, and raised funds for Red Cross and Liberty Bonds. Farmers donated hauling, meals, and dinner costs, totaling support for wartime causes.
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Ders
Red Cross
Friends
Bia
Old Country
John BE. Bahm
Liberty Loan Committee
Uncle Sam
Bahm
Louie Binning
Louie
San
Cherokee Commercial Club
Tawn
Ofder
The
Food Administration
Mr. Whitney
Partridge
Red Crone
Red
Receipt Substitutes Bonds for Whitney Payment
A note indicates bonds or the receipt for them are to replace the money owed to Whitney. The document outlines substitution details and the authority behind the arrangement.
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Whitney
Loving Helping to Lick Kaiser in New Mexico War Bonds Drive
Loving New Mexico reports a community event April 12 with two Carlsbad speakers and a program including music, recitals, and flag drills. Bond sales topped 2300, pushing total subscriptions beyond 3000 as locals rally patriotism. organizers praise teachers, musicians, and volunteers.
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Loving
N. M
Carlsbad
Oirrmidet
Bonda
Stansbery
America
Canning Kaiser
Fred Weaver
Lena Nymeyer
Herbie Hoovor
Virginia Rosson
Stanbery
Fleming
Hazel
Rose
Masic
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Liberty Bonds Today
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the Groves Lumber CO
Phon
Eddy County Abstract Co
Francis G. Tracy
C. H. McLenathen
Lewis EB. Alexander
New Mexico
Kaiser
Barry Woodman
Jacob J. Smith
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