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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28
LANDS OF INDIANS CAN BE
SOLD AFTER JULY 9th, 1908.

here to avoid the severely Of north.
crn winters. he farmer In Illinois
ern winters. the farmer in Illinois
will sell mis- land there for seventy
five dollars an acre and come here
TO derive the benefit OF the virgin
fertility Of our soil The manufac-
turcr. the banker. the business man
from all over the country will seek
new conditions as presented here.
With our soil. some OF which liz
as fertile as the famous valley OF the
Nile; with our coal fields. the equal
OF those Of Pennsylvania. with our
gas and oil fields. absolutely the
largest on this continent. with our
forest Of pine and hardwood un-
equallcd in the union. We may expect
an era OF development. unprecedcnt
ed and well merited, such as no other
state possesses.
We welcome every honest man
seeking a home or seeking an invest
ment To come here to make this. the
iortysiNth state, one of the greatest
of them all
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

been sent on request to the Dry
gDodsman, the organ of the trade at
St Louis, by II. G. Spaulding, sec
rectary OF the Commercial Club:
To the Editor of the Drygoodsman,
st. Louis:
The people in the vast section OF
country Of which Ardmore is the
center feel certain that hey have
entered upon the greatest period of
development they have yet expert
enced. \ city of l2,5O0 has been
substantially built under the most
adverse conditions, it being pOss-
sble for but few people TO own land
and the burden of taxation and sup
port for civic improvements falling
on the few, the paternal interest OF
the interior department In the poor
Indian eXemptirg him from taxa
tion and supporting him. This has all
been changed by the passage OF the
restriction bin by congress which
will make ii possible now to Sc
cure title to indian lands. Settlers
are coming in already to take ad-
vantage of this opportunity. North
ern farmers are coming into the
country and practicing diversifcation.
Roads are being laid out, bridges
built and attention paid to many
details of this nature.
Ardmore has grown at a steady
pace of about Is per cent a year in
population, valuation and business,
never once having boom but the
present year will probably see a
much grt ater relative gain. The as
sessment OF nine millions on city
property will probably materially in
crease and the coming of numerous
/ factories because OF the natural 10
cation and the cheap natural gas for
fuel will br ng many new families.
Several new concerns have been To-
Gated here since the beginning OF
/ the year The city council has just
! ordered the paving of 236 blocks
or nearly 20 miles with Ardmore
asphalt, mined just outside the city,
/ which will employ great deal OF
/ labor. both in the mines and in the
/ work The Ardmore Traction Com
pany has just begun the operation
! OF its city Inc and Is engaged In
/ building its suburban line 10 an
amusement park and lake three
miles from the city The Rock
Island officials have stated that
they intend to build a line over
their right Of way west from this
city to Waurika during the present
year These are few of the reasons
why Aldmore feels that she is pros
porous and has the frmest conf
ne n the future.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

Editor of the Journal OF Commerce
published in Oklahoma city. gives
his impressions OF the fastest grow.
Ing 10y In Oklahoma
The history OF the growth and de-
yclopment of the cities Of the south
west contain no mors brilliant or
important chapter than that devoted
TO Ardmore, the summit City OF the
great southwestern country. In the
midst of country which nature has
endowed most bounteously, the city,
commercially has been successfully
since its infancy.
Ardmore is the greatest inland
cotton market in the world, the me-
tropOlis of wide eXpanse of fertile
country Natures paradise, where
rain. sun and soil have cOnspired
to make 1t rich and resourcelul.
It ranks as one of the most en-
terprisng cities OF the new state
The story of her progress, industries
and resources would I'LL volumes,
and would present subject OF
vivid interest to the home seekers
and man of business activity.
ArdmOre has the advantage of geo
graphical location over many towns
of the southwest. Situated midway
between Oklahoma City and Fort
Worth, this advantage Is regarded
in commercial way as one of vast
importance. Within easy reach OF
all eastern, northern and southwest
ern states, her development has
been rapid. Today the city Is grow
ing by leaps and bounds, and with
in the next decade will double her
population.
Ardmore has long been regarded
as the most important commercial
city OF eastern Oklahoma. All bust
ness lines are represented. both
wholesale and retail, and with its
growth new lines are being constant.
ly added.
Tne banks of Ardmore are all
solid institutions and are potent
/ agents in building up the trade and
industries of the city. In the matter
Of frmness of the banks we invite
the most searching comparisons with
all other cities OF its size.
In the important particular of
school facilities the city has been
| given a strong financial support. The
schools are very thoroughly argan-
ized. and preparations for life.
/ which is the birthright OF every
American child, is well secured to
the young Ardmoreite. There are
other educational institutions, in
cludng Tia grove College, a practical
and up-to-date seat OF learning for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28
Bad Indiana Reform.


Oklahoma City, June 27.-Because
his business interests are OF such
nature as to require his entire per.
sonal attention and for the further
reason that he believes Senator Thos.
p Gore should be given another
term to indicate his special fitness
for the senatorial toga. NJ l.. Turner,
president OF the Western National
bank, has unQualifiedly refused to be.
come a candidate for the United
states senate. This conclusion was
arrived at yesterday
II am not Withdrawing from the
race, said Mr.. Turner, "bu have
fully determined not to enter because
Of stress OF business relations which
| cannot neglect at this time. II is
right any way. that Senator Gore
who drew the short term Of only a
few months. should be allowed to
return for a second term without OPP
position II Is ght that he should
be given an opportunity to make a
record for the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28
ALL HAIL TO OKLAHOMA.

-
Here's hurrah for Oklahoma. Uncle
Sammys newest State,
She's bustling fine addition to the
U. S. Syndicate.
And she's mighty, mighty welcome,
as she steps abroad the van:
o its Ho for Oklahoma, Oklahoma
spick and span'
She's been waiting with patience
that's credit to her fame.
For to see the Constellation with a
star tackled to her name.
And we're mighty glad to see her
in the bright and starry band;
So It's Ho for Oklahoma, Oklahoma,
here's a hand
In her soil as yet uncounted lie the
greatest stores OF wealth
In her air so crisp and bracing is an
endless store OF health:
In her people there are neighbors
who will fiji your lac with zest;
So it's Ho for Oklahoma. Oklahoma
of the West
! 10 u piflNN ElNl lpl 'uIlSlulbn llldt
they've brought the L. 5. \.
And a cause for glad thanksgiving
on the glad Thanksgiving Day.
And the flag that waves above us
takes brighter fairer hue
When we think OF Oklahoma, okla
homa. here's to YOU
John Kendrick Bangs in Har
per's Weekly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

AIuUHoIt mas lOuI nat oudl ana TWO
state banks. The financial interests
of the town Is in the hands OF safe
bus ness men who have large de.
posits and capital stocks sufficient
to take care of the business of the
town. The fact that every bank in
the town is represented in the ad-
vertising columns OF this paper
speaks volumes for the enterprise OF
the men who are at the head Of
these institutions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

The man who has his mind on
the west with a view Of moving TO
Oklahoma must not allow himself
TO be prejudiced against this coun-
try by the newspaper reports which
have stated that the Legislature was
populistc and that all kinds of laws
had been enacted In restraint OF hon
est trade and against the
corporations. One of the Chicago pa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

pcrs which published some OF this
rot exposed the name Of the cor
respondent who sent out the matter
and has apologizcd to the people
OF Oklahoma for giving space to
such articles that make against the
state These space writer's have
sought to till their own purses at the
expense OF the state but now tfc
great papers have an acquaintance
with the laws that govern Okla
homa and they are commended rath.
er than villihed Oklahoma is safe
and sane. Ii has the most liberal
constitution In the union Il has
good laws. that no honest man or
corporation can urge objections to.
by the terms OF the constitution the
tax rate must remain reasonable
Like all other new countries the In.
tcrcst rate is always liberal and the
mau with means can make money
here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

Its advantages and its prospects
Lands of Indians can be sold after
July %, 1908. Welcome awaits you
here.
The last few months has wrought
great changes in what was formerly
known as Indian Territory On the
10th day of November, 1907, the
state of Oklahoma, OF which Indian
Territory was made a part, took its
place with the other states OF the
union. The people # this country can
now manage their own affairs as
other states do State pride has as
serted itself and the people are vie
ing with each other in making Ok
lahoma great state Next in i'm.
portancc to November l6 is the 27th
day of July. 1908 on the day named
the restrictions on the sale Of some
seven millions acres of land will
be removed After that date the In
dian with some EXCEPTIONS can
enter into the sale of his lands
Heretofore he has been prohibited
from doing 50 by the federal govern
ment which has regarded the In
dian as a ward of the government.
The Indian has felt like his rights
as an American citizen has been ont-
ragged by the government in that he
was prohibited from handling his
lands as he pleased Now he is sat.
isfed. The Great Father at Wash
ington has told him that he Is the
master of his own estate, he can
sell, trade or lease as he sees prop
er. He feels like the child who has
been prohibited from getting into the
jam in his mothers pantry and now
since the white man can buy his
land he is doubly anxious 10 sell.
Almost every foot of land In this
part of the state will quickly change
hands. The man who Is here on the
ground floor with a few dollars in
his possession can buy land cheap.
As the lands pass into the hands
of the white man the values will go
higher and the time to make pur-
chases is while the title is still in
the Indian. Southern Oklahoma in
which Ardmore is located can now
throw wide open its doors and ask
the people to come into its borders.
Lands can be bought, homes can be
built roads and schools are being
built and ,this will be the finest
state in the union to live in. The
title to lands comes TO the Indian
direct from the United States gov
ernment. The next turn the title
takes is to pass into the hands of
the white man. No title can go back
OF It. No danger that any claimant
can ever come upon the scene and
successfully contest your title. The
same rule with reference to title TO
farm lands applies to property To-
Gated In the towns. II can be truth
fully asserted that Southern Okla
homa has the finest titles both to
city and agricultural property Of
any state in the union These titles
are as safe as the government IT.
self for the reason that they come
direct from the government. Lands
will sell here all the way from s.
an acre to $50 per acre.
In Carter County not more than
one-tenth OF the area Of the county
is In a state of cultivation. This
fact alone proves this country to
be a new country. II is new in de-
velopment, its resources are scarce
~ known and the man who has
1iVaH hara tho 1ppu4gt hag pnVar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28
TAXES RAISED IN OKLAHOMA.
Pullman and Express Companies Chief.
ly Affected by Board.

ly Affected by Board.
Guthrie Okla, June 27-The state
board Of equalization has increased
the valuation of Pullman Car compa.
ny's property in oklahoma from IS.
OOO, as returned by the company. to
$4,000. The property of the Wells.
Fargo Express company was increas.
ed as follows and will be- the basis
fer valuing The property of all other
express companies: Horses. from $40
tu Sl2j, double wagons. from $50 To
$50; single wagons. from $40 to
Sl25. harness increased 10 $40 per
set; fou whe trucks increased from
$40 10 $40, platform scales. from S.
to $25 each. roll top desks, from $40
To $50 each; flat top desks. from
81 TO $50 each and all other furnish
mgs and equipments increased six
times the value fixed hy the company
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

Just a little Cascasweet Is all that
Is necessary to give your baby when
II Is cross and peevish. Cascasweet
contains no opiates nor harmful drugs
and * highly recommended by moth
ers everywhere. Solo by W. B.
Frame d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-06-28

The property of the Oklahoma City
Gas and Electric company was in
creased from si9727s to ss13.100.
Bad Indians Reform.
Washington, June 27.-Advices re-
ceived here state that the renegade
Ute Indians. VINO last year left their
reservation in Utah and spread con-
sternation among the white settlers
in Wyoming and western South Da.
kota, are now peacefully settled in
the latter state A majority OF the
braves are now employed In pursuits
of peace and no further trouble is
anticipated
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Three Delegates Named.

Governor Chamberlain has appoint
ed as the three representatives from
oregon to the conference on the con-
servatlon OF natural resources to be
held with the president at the White
House next month, Judge R. S. Bean
OF the state supreme court, Salem; H.
w. Scott and C. S. Jackson Of Port
land. This conference has been call
ed by President Roosevelt and each
governor has been asked to attend
and appoint three representative cit
izens to be present at the conference.
The important matters to come be-
fore the conference will probably be
timber and coal lands and their pres
ervation. The conference will be held
May 13, II and Is.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
the Palouse country.

Aht dlOdSC NOdANAy'
To help US remember that this great
heritage must not be wasted but pre-
served and even made better for fu-
ture generations.
To teach the wisest methods OF
soil treatment, to make the most out
Of it without loss.
To stimulate an interest in better
crop productions; better kinds OF
wheat; less smut; fewer weeds.
To impress the great economic fact
that half time businesses never pay.
Idle soil is tasted soil Factories rum
ming on half time lose money
Our soil is rich enough to grow a
crop of some kind each year Why
not do It?
To show that while summer fallow-
ing may appear necessary in a wheat
growing system, it is poor business
management.
To help us all to study out how we
may still keep out wheat production
and yet double our profits by grow
ing something else on our summer
fallow.
To press home the fact that our
great railroads are anxious to help
solve these problems and the state
college is alive to the interests of the
whole country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
FARMERS TRAIN
FOR UMAT|LLA
LECTURING TRIP DURING
FIRST WEEK IN MAY
o. Il. g. N. Company and State Col
lege OF Washington Have Joined In
Urging Better Farming Methods In
the Inland Emplre-Experts VIII
Accompany Train Through Walla
WaIla and Umatilla Counties.

1t has been practically decided by
the o. r. & n. and the management
Of the Washington state college at
Pullman to run a farmers train
through Umatilla county during the
first week in May, although some mi
nor details remain to be completed
as yet.
A second train is to be run through
eastern Washington at that time and
it is the intention of the management
to continue the itinerary into UNA
tilla county, it is understood. II the
train is run through Umatilla as in
tended, stops will be made at Milton,
Weston, Athena, Adams, Pendleton,
Echo ana possibly Hermiston
At each OF these places lectures will
be given and practical demonstrations
made showing the waste Of soil forces
in growing one crop on soil continu-
ously.
The train which was run through
the Palouse district last month was
a decided success and everything
promises an exceptionally successful
trip for the second train.
When the matter is finally decided
upon arrangements will be made tc
advertise the train thoroughly and to
entertain the party at the different
places at which the train will stop
Objects of the Train.
The specific objects of the train
and the lectures is set forth in cir
cular scattered from the train on the
first trip thorugh the Palouse dis.
trict, as follows
To awaken interest in the magnifi-
cent soil and natural resources OF
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
March WINDS Trayeled Ear.

The wind travelled 5652 miles
through Spokane last month. 1t did
this at an average hourly rate of 7h
miles, though on the 2Sd of the month
It made a record of 80 miles an hour.
The prevailing direction was from the
southwest. says the Spokesman-Re-
view. Only eight of the days were
cloudy, the sun shining all or part Of
the time on the remaining 23. The
precipitation during the entire month
amounted almost to half an inch.
The average temperature was a trifle
above 40 degrees. the highest recorded
temperature being IS degrees on the
Esd, and the lowest figure touched be-
ing "a degrees on the 2Sth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03

fire drills have always been held a;
intervals, but since the terrible school
disaster in Ohio especial attention has
been given the matter.
At the Hawthorne and Washington
schools a touch Of realism was added
to the drilling the other day when the
Railways were partly filled with smoke
from a smudge operated by the jani-
tors in the basement. In both schools
the children were marched out
promptly and safely under the diff
ferent teachers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
TO ADVERTISE OREGON.
Oregon Commission to Alaskan Fair
Publishing q Booklet.

NJ. D. Wisdom. secretary Of the
Oregon-Alaska-Y Yukon Pacific expo
sition, is compiling a booklet on the
resources of Oregon, which is to be
distributed during the exposition in
Seattle in 1909. This booklet will be
printed on good paper and will be
illustrated with Oregon scenery.
Besides this, It will contain q
write-up OF the states resources and
each county will be given q special
writeup. The commission is figuring
on publishing 100000 copies OF thi,
booklet at a cost of $4,000. These
will be distributed from the publicit,
bureau In the Oregon building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Hendley to Milton.

Fred w. Hendley. candidate for
county recorder, left this morning
for Milton and Freewater In the inter-
est OF his candidacy. Mr.. Hendley
has made an excellent record In the
office and is a capable and efficient
official. He is a pioneer of Umatilla
county and is exceptionally we'll quail
flied for the place. He has large
numbers of friends in different parts
OF the county and will visit every
part of the county during the cam
paign.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
HELP THE sALVATTONISTs.
Pendleton Christian Warriors May
Have to Quit City


1t is said that the local Salvation
Army company will soon have to be
mustered out Of service unless the
people of the city become more lib
eral in their support of the organiza-
ton There are now but three Sal
vationists here and they are prepar-
ing for the annual week of self de-
nial Yesterday the receipts of the
company amounted to but 20 cents
For many years the Salvation
Army has put up brave fight against
sin in this city and while the COM
pany has been small in numbers and
they have often been the subjects Of
ridicule, their Christian zeal has al
ways been sufficient to keep the flag
flying in spite of adyersities. Should
the company disband there are many
local people who would regret the
fact for the army has unquestionably
done much good in the city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Club Elects New President.

The Good Fellowship club of the
Presbyterian church met last even
ing and chose Prof. F. K. Noordhoff
as president of the club, to take the
place of Charles Hill, resigned. On
Sunday, April 26, the Good Fellow
ship club will have charge of the
church services in the absence of Rev.
Van Nuys, An able speaker will be
secured and the entire program will
he In charge of the club.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Will Give "oId Fashioned BALI

June Hive No 10, of the Lady Mac
cabees of this city, will give an "old
fashioned BALI at Armory hall on
Thursday evening, April IL, to which
all are cordially invited. Johnson's
orchestra will furnish music for the
evening and preparations are being
made for a delightful event The hive
is in excellent condition and this will
be one OF the social features of the
spring season for members and
friends
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHURCH.
New Coat or White and Other Re
pairs for Christian Church.

Within a short time the Christian
church will be repainted and the APP
pearance of that house of worship
will be improved by a spotless coat
of white. At the church social
gathering was held last evening and
at that time it was decided to repaint
the church 1t is estimated that the
work and some other renovations de-
sired will cost $500. Last night 1886
of that amount was raised within a
few minutes.
Last night joint musical and lit
erary program was rendered in the
church and the occasion was enjoyed
by those present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Would Lecture Here.

DR. NJ. o. Fitzmaurice Of the Uni
versity of Dublin, Ireland, an edu-
Gated and experienced man, an attor-
hey and a humorist, is making ar
rangements to deliver a lecture in
the city and hopes to secure the CO.
Operation of some school. church
or lodge He recently delivered a
very successful lecture before the
Heppner public schools and comes
well recommended from that place.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Half Section Brings $4,000.

Alex Mcintyre of Athena, has just
purchased from David Still a half
section. of wheat land lying adjacent
to Grand View station on the North
ern Pacific northwest of Athena, for
$4,000. This is in the heart Of the
wheat belt and is considered one OF
the best tracts in that section.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Ideal Social Club Meets.

The Ideal Social club will meet to-
night at the home Of Mrs. Beam,
1900 West Railroad avenue. A fine
literary and musical program has
been arranged and number Of new
members are to be taken into the or
ganization at this meeting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
Orchestra to Athena. /.

Johnson's orchestra, including A. II.
Johnson. Carl Gulott. Bert Mays and
Ralph Folsom, will go to Athena this
evening to furnish music for pri-
vate party to be given at that place
tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-03
New First National Clerk.

James Sturgis has resigned his po-
sition in the First National bank and
intends entering the University of
Washington in the fall. His place In
the bank has been taken by Max
Hopper, son Of Thomas Hopper of
Mckay creek.