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Barbour County index., 1902-11-12
A Gigantic Bridge.

In order to preserve the steel of
the monster Forth bridge in Scot
land from the effects of the weather.
It is repainted every third year, ana
the structure is so large that it
takes three years for the workmen
employed, about 35 in number, to COW
er the entire bridge, so that, being
compelled as soon as they have
reached one end to begin again at
the opposite end, they are continually
at work. The bridge contains So
300 tons of metal, and is s,295 feet
in length
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ROBINS SPOILED THE TENNIS.
ried on By the Busy Red
Breasts.

Wishing to hastily improvise ten
mis- court on the lawn, and having no
w.hitewash with which to mark it
out, a Mount Airy family the other
day hit upon a novel expedient which
was folio we'd by rather curious re-
suits, SAYS the Philadelphia Record.
A lot of white heavy woolen yarn
was procured, and this was fastened
down by driving hairpins into the
earth. This answered the purpose,
and the game proceeded. When the
PLAYERS returned to the lawn after
lunch they discovered that the yarn
had been pulled up and was wound
around the trees like cobwebs. The
mischievous boys of the neighbor-
hood were blamed, but more yarn
was Forthcoming, and the damage
was repaired. After several sets
had been played the players ad-
iourned to the porch, and presently
several robins appeared on the court.
The birds at once began to pull up
the hairpins, and then each, with
an end of yarn in its mouth, began
flying gayly among the trees. In
a short time they had completed
their second destruction of the court
and flew away again. 81 wouldn't
have believed it had I not seen it
with my own eyes," said one of the
spectators.
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FOREIGN GOSSIP.

The butchers occupation is NJ
longer regarded in Germany as pa
ticularly remuneratiye.
The longest strike of recent time.
was that of the Sunderland engineers
which lasted two and half years
from 1SS3-1SS5.
jacques Balmat, a guide, was the
first man to climb Mont Blanc. He
climbed it in 1855, and by so doing
won the prize offered by Horace dc
Saussure.
Hungary. which was the first coun
try on the continent to adopt cycles
for the collection and delivery of let.
ters, is about to make another not
able departure in the use of motor
ears for this work.
The tenor bell of the parish church
which was cracked during the cele
brations following the battle o:
Waterloo, was left untouched unit
quite recently, when it was recasi
and increased in weight.
Poachers in the Ardennes are in
genious. One had the heels of hi;
boots fixed under his toes, so that hi:
tracks appeared to be going in al
opposite direction. Hares and othel
game are sent to Brussels in firkln:
of butter, so that the scent shall moi
betray them.
In British India there have beer
during the past 80 or 40 years quite
number of Englishmen who, yield
ing to scme monomania, have adopt
ed the role of fakir and have endet
their days as hermits, subjectins
themselves to all those dreadful
forms of asceticism and of penanct
practiced by the Indian dervishes.
At the port of Dover the inward
volume of trade during the last /;
months has been nearly 910,0O0,00'
sterling, or million and a half in
crease on the previous year. Heav,
items are: Woolen manufactures
$685. go; silk manufactures, 6 1, ,401,
5O7; French lace, e1,3S5,035; Swisi
and Continental watches and part:
thereof. e1,179,O1s; champagne
G 510,17O.
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The First Steamboat.

A monument erected by Edward
Longstreth, of Philadelphia, in honor
Of John Fitch, who was the first to
apply steam to the running of boat,
has been turned over to the city of
Warminster, Pa. 1t bears the inscrip-
ton: John Fitch here conceived the
idea of the first steamboat. He ran a
boat with sidewheels by steam on a
pond below Davisville in 1855. Bucks
County Historical society,"
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Largest and Smallest checks.

William X. Vanderbilt and Grover
Cleveland received, respectively, the
largest and smallest checks ever is
sued to individuals by the govern
ment. At one time Mr.. Vanderbilt
owned $5O,OOO,oOo worth of govern
ment bonds and on this amount
1rew annual interest of 81 ZOO, 600.
At the close of Mr.. Cleveland's second
administration it was discovered that
the government owed him one cent.
check for that amount was for
warded to him and it is probable that
le preserves it as a riosity.
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The Rush for Pensions.

Pension Commissioner Ware was
surprised at the number of pension
claims filed by members of the volun-
teer regiments in the recent Spanish
war. He even finds it difficult to un-
derstand why a regiment like the
Eighth Ohio, which saw no fighting,
should file a quarter more claims
than the Seventh regular infantry,
which has battle record of "a killed
and 90 wounded.
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The Professor.

81 think the biggest contract ever
took" remarked the doctor, "was to
treat fat man in dime museum for
snake bite. He weighed 500 pounds,
but 1 literally snatched him from the
Jaws of death"
Maybe you didn't do it at ALL" sug-
gested the professor. Maybe death
found it had bitten off more than it
could chew."-Chicago Tribune.
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Big Ten Drinkers.

Great Britain is still the greatest
tea drinking country. The consump-
ton is five pounds per head of the
population. In Switzerland it is es-
timated at 1h pounds per head, and
in the United States about one pound
Der head.
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Only One Sister.

a lady once asked little girl of five
if she had any brothers.
YES" said the child, 81 have three
brothers."
"And how many sisters, my dear?"
asked the lady.
Just one sister. and I'm it." replied
the small girl.-Des Moines Register
and Leader.
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Much Cry over Little Wool.

Compared with England's mining
industry the anthracite business of
Pennsylvania is a small affair to have
made such tremendous row. Our
anthracite mines produce about 50,-
100000 tons a year. Last year En-
gland exported to Hamburg alone l.
119,000,000 tons of coal
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Giant Tree of the World.

What is undoubtedly the largest
known tree in the world has been re-
Gently discovered at Converse Basin,
far up in the Sierras. The monster
was measured six feet from the
ground and it took line 154 feet
inches long to encircle it, making
II over 81 feet in diameter.
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Ask the who have attempted
communities disregard the public good do violence personal
rights or to common conscence
These they speak the truth will you
there time when the country press
the of the public good time when the editorial
deeper than to-day.
There clear for this condition The
edit the better equipped for their
before both point Of general education and technical
productive properties paying good dividends investment
called their proprorshp able responsible
men, has wrought great change in this field
Time when the tramp printer" could paper
ION the head OF barrel and mold public opinion
stomach Now this tneran the
has become the
high schools and colleges typical Americans
They of the people, they belong communities
which they hold their calling which
it deserves.
has something change in the editorial
attitude the days when the public highway
by the feet of the Perhaps the
lofty pedestal perhaps appeals more with
days this change editorial tone has
enhanced the weight of his influence
The editor fosters local
he local Schools he stimulates
community and uphods the forces religion education
philanthropy public cpiednes among
he peculiar sense the natural
guardian.
community editor intelligent more
cultured the people, thorough
equipment every his influence to-day greater
before n 9~< Lx/
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The Matter of Stability.

a resident OF Manila says the first
need of the Filipinos is a stable cur
rency. In that particular there are
many persons who can sympathize
with the little brown brother and
they are not overly particular about
the matter of stability, either.
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Power of the Country Press
By HENRY O. SHEPARD,
Publisher Of the Inland Printer.

There is more power in the country press to-
day than at any period in its history It's influence
upon the affairs of men is direct and as sharply
defined the blows from the hammer of sturdy
blacksmith upon the hot iron his anvil.
From time to time we hear the cynic's sneer that
the power Of the press has become tradition only
and that men are no longer moved by the editoria
pen. For answer to this idle charge I reply: Ask
the politicians-the defeated politicians If YOU please
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The Pace That DazzIes.

Mrs. Newrich-Mercyl Samuel, is il
necessary that we go 80 miles an hour:
Mr.. Newrich-But. Henrietta, if we
go slower people will say our automo
bile cost only thousand or so!-Puck
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Public Baths in Toxic.

Toxic ought to be the cleanest town
in the world. 1t has 500 public baths,
used daily by 100000 persons.
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Little Light from Moon.

If the sky were filled with full
moons the light would be no brighter
than that of ordinary daylight.
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TOPICS OF THE DAY.
Similarity in Languages.

There are 5000 words which are
used alike in French and English
without change in spelling.
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Heavy Cost of Armaments.

The armies and navies of the nine
largest European powers cost alto
gether over $1,000,00O,0O0 yearly.
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What's the secret of happy, vigorou:
health? Simply keeping the bowels, the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong ano
active. Burdock Blood Bitters does it.
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'.Dar's no good in kickin' case every rose
hab its thorn said Uncle Eben EFF dar
was only jes' thorns wifout no roses, it 'ud
be sumpin' sho' 'nough to complain about
Washington Star.
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'Dr. August Koenig's Hamburg Breast
Tea" writes Mr.. F. Batsch, of Horizon,
Wis, enabled me to get rid of an obstinate
cough; we feel very grateful to the discov-
erer of this medicine
Barbour County index., 1902-11-12

Putnam Fadeless Dyes produce the bright
est and fastest colors.
Barbour County index., 1902-11-12

Dress does not make the woman, but
often breaks the husband.-Cnicago Dali
News
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The footsteps of our forefathers have
oeen followed in so much, and by such
crude, sloppy statesmen, that it is not al
ways easy to decide which way they point,
my more.-Puck.
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It doesn't take much gold-leaf to cover
the pupil of the eye.-Ram's Horn
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Little Colds" neglected-thousands of
ives sacrificed every year. Dr. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup cures little colds
cures big colds, too, down to the very verge
,f consumption.
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SURE OF APPLAUSE.
sarah Had a Nasal TwanE, But She
Was Going to Receive One
Good Hand.

That the theatrical claque is not confined
TO playhouses was demonstrated beyond all
shadow of doubt to the teacher who was
drilling the pupils for the exercises in one
IF the public,schools, relates the New York
Times.
The unresponsive bit of femininity over
whom the amateur coach" worked re-
joiced in-the name of Sarah.
organs took joyful holiday and retired in
favor of her nose. In vain the teacher
begged and implored. Sarah still clung to
her monotone. Then the teacher threat
tened.
do better you viii fail utterly and then how
will you feel?"
"Oh, they'll applaud me, Miss Brown"
returned Sarah, easily. my mother is
goin' to give my little brother Andy ten
cents, and if he don't begin clappin' the
minute sit down he's goin' to be tsrapped
within an inch of his life.''
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

sufficient vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. |, however, was
advised to try Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and San
atiVe Wash; 1 did so, fortunately
for me. Before month had passed L
felt that my general health had inn
proved; in three months more | was
cured, and l have been in perfect
health since. / did not lose an engage
ment or miss a meal.
Your Vegetable Compound is cer-
tainly wonderful, and well worthy the
praise your adniring friends who have
been cured are ready to give you. 1
always speak highly of it, and you
win admit ] have good reason to do
so. "-MRs. G. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 forfeit If above testimonial is not genuine
The fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured without
cost by writing to Mrs PinkhanI,
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be
entirely confidential.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
LOOK IN THE GLASS.

What do you see? A face covered
with pimpes, blotches, or blackheads,
yellow skin, lusterless eyes-do you
know what the trouble is? Are you 60
ing to continue to use soaps, powders,
or other cosmetics, or will you remOGe
the cause by getting your system in or
der? If your stomach, liver, kidneys
and bowels are in good condition, your
complexion will be all right again in a
short time. Dr.. Caldwell's (Laxative)
Syrup Pepsin regulates the organs of
digestion and secretion. Sold by all
druggists on the manufacturers guar
antee.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
A RACE WAR IN LAWTON
The Governor Has Been Asked to Have
Troops in Readiness

Troops in Readiness
GUTHRIE Senator Stevens wired
Governor Ferguson that the town of
Lawton was in the throes of a race war
and asked the executive to have troops
in readiness to be sent there. When
the Kiowa country was opened to set
Element large colony of negroes loca-
ted at Lawton. Their numbers were
augmented in December by emigration
agencies in Mississippi and other south
ern states, who shipped blacks there
by the carload. In the recent campaign
the preponderance of Lawton negroes
was used as campaign issue by the
democrats.
The feeling against the negroes has
been intense for weeks. 1t eliminated
i'll several streets fights between blacks
and whites. Information which came
to the governor from Lawton says the
whites are in arms and threaten to
drive every negro ont of Bawton. Upon
receiving Stevens message, Governor
Ferguson communicated with Colonel
Hoffman of the First regiment and
Adjutant General Burlingame. Comp
any orders were also notified, but nc
mobilization orders have been issued.
The governor assured Mr.. Stevens he
would have peace maintained if all the
soldiers in Oklahoma were necessary to
enforce it.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

A s spring medicine Peruna is
the blood trough digestion, and
gives tone to the whole system by increas-
ing the nutritive van. OF the food.
Spring fever as it is sometimes called.
which produces a tired out, sleepy feel
ing, and inability to do much mental or
physical work, is the result Of a sluggish
digestion.
The great popularity that Peruna has
is due to the fact that in all such cases
it at onco correct digestive derange
ments and enriches the blood by purifying
this very important source Of that vital
fluid.
NJ S. j. +. Finn, 50 East High Street
Buffalo, n. Y, writes:
"A few years ago | had to give up
social life entirely, as my health was
completely broken down. The do tor
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

advised a complete change and rest for
year As this was out OF the question
for time, | began to look around for
other means OF restoring my health
II had often heard OF Peruna as an exc
cellent tonic, so | bought a bottle to see
what it would do for me, and 1t certainly
took hold of my system and reJuvenated
it, end in less than two months ] was in
perfect health, and now when feel worn
out or tired n dose or two of Peruna is all
that | need
MRS. J. f. FINN. :
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
writo at once 10 DR. Hartman, giving "a
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, y.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL



of $9,4I5,339
WASHINGTON: Senator Stewart, chair
man of the committee on Indian affairs,
has reported the Indian appropriation
bill to the senate. As reported it car
ries total appropriation of $9,4l5,339,
net increase of $973,S over the total
as the bill passed the house. The in.
creases are generally comparatively
small The largest item of increase is
$l30,000 OH accounts of the Delaware
Indian. Authority is given to use the
trust funds of various tribes of Indians
to the aggregate extent of 81 ,031 100 for
the settlement of Obligations and for
other purposes.
The membership of the Dawes com
mission is restored to four III number,
the house having reduced it to three,
and an amendment is inserted making
final the decision of the commission as
to all matters of appraisement and all
allotments of lands, and also III and
matters pertaining to the right of cit
iZenship i'll any of the five civilized
tribes. 1t is made unlawful for any
person to lay ont tract of land in the
Choctaw, Chickasaw, Greek or Chero-
kee nations in the Indian Territory ex-
cept with the permission of the sec
rotary of the interior, prior to the de-
livery of deed to him, the offense be-
ing made punishable by imprisonment
Authority is given the secretary of the
interior to pay Cherokee nation war.
rants amounting to 100000.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
To Celebrate the Opening

ARAPHoE: The Custer County Farm
ers' Institute will celebrate the opening
of the Q. and A. country to settlement
by an all-day session and basket dinner
at the court house in Arapahoe on Sat
urday, April 49, Prof. John Fields,
director or the agricultural experiment
station, will address the institution ON
Forage Crop of Oklahoma.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

KANSAS CITY: A special to the Star
from Lawton, o. T., says: The story OF
of negroes being run out Of Lawton is a
canard. Several small typewriter
slips ordering the colored people to
leave Lawton were posted about town,
but no one took the threat seriously
There is no excitement here, nor has
there beeu any. No one seems to know
who posted the slips.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
Big Condemnation Proceedings

OKLAHOMA CITY: The Missouri, Kan
sas & Oklahoma railway company has
filed an application in the district court
for the appointment of commissioners
to condemn the right-of-way across the
Mccormack place. The commissioners
will be appointed just as soon as the
Peoples trial is gotten out of the way.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
sa,vs for the sultan.

The personality Of the Sultan lie Tur.
key Is much misFepresented. He pos
sesses a sensitive nature and his do
nestle affections are strong. His pow
ers Of work are exceptionally great
and he never takes stimulants except
an occasional cup of coffee and a cigar
ette. His dress 10 simple-a black
froek coat cut In Turkish fashion and
a white waisteoAt with gold watch
cLain. No great display. yet when he
gives you an audience on a Friday
after the ceremony Of the Selamlik, he
impresses you with his picturesque dig
nifty and placid face. He used to be
one of the best pistol shots in Europe
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
Many School children Are sickIy..

Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in
Children's Home, New York, cure Fever
ishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles
Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed free.
Address Allen 5. Olmsted. lie Roy, n Y.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any easo Of CatHrrh that cannot be cured by
Halls CRtnrrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney for the last is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in IN business trans actions
and financially able 10 carry out any obliga.
6ons m ade by their hrm.
West 4 TruaI, wholesale druggists. Toledo
o., wAiding, Kinnan 4 Marvin. wholesale
druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free
Prices 76c. per bottle. Bold by all druggists
BALLS Family Pills are the best.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

SALT LAKE, UTAH: Clyde Felt, the
15-year-old boy who confessed TO the
police that he cut the throat of Samuel
Collins, the aged watchman of the
Washatka mineral springs, has been
charged with murder in the second de-
gree. The formal complaint was filed
against the boy by County Attorney
Christensen.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
AFRAID OF LYNCHING
The Murderers Of Pete Ivy are Bsing
Guarded Against Lynching

Guarded Against Lynching
South MCALEsTER Frank Jones,
John Fisher, Tom Nix and John Logan,
all negroes had their preliminary hear
ing on the charge of Wandering Peter
Ivy, an aged ex-confcderate, whose re-
mains were found in the ashes in a
butcher shop here ten days ago. All
four We're held without bail. The
strongest evidence was found against
pones and Fisher as articles belonging
to the murdered man were found in
their possession. The sentiment is bit
ter, especially among the ex-confeder-
nte comrades of Ivy, and the officers
are taking every precaution to prevent
a lynching
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
Ynn Can Get Anen.s Foot-Ease Free.

You Van Got AII"HH FOOI- F4Hst IIVt'
Write to-day to Allen 5. Olmsted, Le-
Roy, n. Y. for FREE sample of Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder. 1t cures sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes new
or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
Chilblains and Frost bites. At all
druggists and shoe stores; 25 cents.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
How Mrs. Bruce, Noted Opera
Singer, Escaped an Operation.
Proof That Many Operations
for Ovarian Troubles are Un-
necessary.
necessary.

"DEAR Mrs. PGNKHAM Travelling
for years on the road, with irregular
meals and sleep and damp beds, broke
down my health so completely two
years ago that the physician advised
complete rest, and when had gained
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
INSIST ON GETTING IT.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
In hand of u or. brands, which they know
cannot be sold to a customer who has
once used the l6 OF. pkg. Defiance Starch
Tor same money.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

Only the unexpected interests us
History records the race won by the
easy going tortoise, but says never Il
word about the many previous races
won by the hare.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
EARLIEST RUSSIAN MILLFT.

VIII you be short OF hay II So plant a
plenty of this prodignlly prolific millet
to & Tons of Rich Hay Per Acre.
Price 30 BIS 81 90 100 lbs So Low freights
John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse, Wis. w
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25
Los Angeles, Cal,
$50 =. Olive Street,
May 3, 1901.


suffered right side eight
of to in OF
LENA HILTON
entof Of Los
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

If man tries to stand on his dig
nifty the chances are that some less
dignifed chap will come along and sit
on him.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

When woman informs her husband
that she wants to talk to him just q
few minutes, the latter invariably looks $
at his watch and frowns
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-25

Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 16 ounces,
10 cents. Try il now.