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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04
The Commercial Gibbs Corner

The business Chckasha and farmers Grady county
should get together on.
THE COUNTY FAIR organization.
The farmers willing and anxious and the merchants who
have progressive business ideas ditto
All that remains to be done to start the ball rtng it
would appear for them together general meeting and
organize
1t is the work of preparing
for great Grady county fair year
We late for fair exhibit this year but it
early to the work of preparation for year.
In accord with the wishes expressed by the business and
meeting will be held in the for the purpose
oTganzat and the meantime those who interested should
by reporting the secretary Of the Com
meca Club who will make Of notify you when the
meeting is to be held
You who interested notbe urgent your thoughts
of the matter.
Talk with your neighbos and let Grady county have
fair exhibit year keeping with her deserts
one of the best in the state
We have the wherewith to do it.
Let us then to work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04
BE FAlR-sE MAeNANlMous

AN eye for an eye; tooth for
tooth"
That was the custom according to
the "old law of the Jungle" When
men were more like brutes, it was not
unbecoming for them to fly at each
others throats and # was very good
etiquette for one 10 sneak up behind
another and crack his skull with
club.
But customs change and men be-
come more civilized Many Of these
practices which once contributed to
the amenities Of life become obsolete
with the passing Of time In other
words, men grow better; at least
some Of them do. The law of fairness
and magnanimity supplants the an
cient savage rule.
BE fair" to your fellow men is the
message brought by all the ethical
forces that underlie modern society
and. not content with that, the addi-
tional admonition comes, BE magma
nimous," and the man who doesn't
heed these voices is living back
among the cave dwellers.
Fairness! II means much more
than one sometimes thinks. Apply
it in all our dealings, business, politi.
cal, and it makes a tremendous diff
erence. It means that we will not
stoop to take a petty advantage over
the man with whom we are dealing
that If there Is any doubt we will re-
solve it in favor Of the other fellow
that we shall be IS jealous in doing
justice to our fellow townsmen as We
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

cotton counties are Lincoln with 49,
600 bales, Potawauomie with $1,000.
ckson with $4,000. Beckham with
$1,000 and Comanehe with $4,000
bales. In some Of these counties
there were grown two bales Of cotton
0a~ capita Of population.
President A. ]. West of the Oklaho-
ma Farmers Union, in a letter to
the local unions Of the state said Of
this meeting and the cotton work: Il
cell your attention to its importance
and ask that you take this matter UP
at your county meetings as in my
mind it is one of the most important
steps that the A & NJ. college of any
state has taken-that Of teaching cot
ton grading We are in hopes that
every farmer that possibly can win
take advantage of this offer and at
tend the Cotton Grading school This
great movement cannot succeed with
out the hearty cooperation Of every
farmer in the state
T. a. Robinson, recently EN-
ployed by W. L. Moody & Co. Of Gal
weston, native of Liverpool, England,
is the chief instructor in the Cotton
school He is an expert grader Of
wide experience and commands the
respect Of farmers and cotton men
alike in both Texas and Odahoma
There viii be some instructing
Camp Meeting Features" during
Cotton Week at the state A. G NJ.
college. Those who desire to "tent
out and eat at home will be provided
special facilities for SO doing. Farm
ers and others living within thirty to
fifty miles of Saltwater may go over
land and attend the big state meeting
that gathers around the first annual
session of tho State Board Of Agri-
culture Delegates will come from
every county according to the pro.
visions Of the new law All interest
ed parties are invited to attend and
to take an active part in the import
ant deliberations. Free cots will be
provided for those desiring to sleep
in one of the college buildings and
to eat from the lunch stands or the
restaurants. The citizens Of Still
water are throwing their homes open
to entertain all who wish to come
The A. & M. college, with its large
buildings, its labetories, the cream
cry and farm stool; viii prove enter
tanning sights for hundreds who come
to this meeting The college cream
cry is turning out $500 pounds Of hu5-
ter daily-more than a ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04
COTTON CONFERENCE

In connection with the first annual
meeting of the State Board of Agri-
culture to be held at Saltwater, Au-
gust II, a cotton conference will be
held during the entire week.
It may not be generally known that
Oklahoma farmers cultivated 2,196O0O
acres Of land in cotton last year The
yield was 1913 pounds of lint cotton
per acre, or $4,000 bales. This lint
cotton sold for $47,31S,OOO according
to the United States Department re-
ports. With the seed from the crop
included, the enormous income of fif-
ty-fve million dollars was realized
by Oklahoma last year from this one
crop
Greer county aone grew $1,000
bales of cotton last season, worth
more than $50 per bale. Other large
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

AT a late hour this afternoon tele-
graphic dispatches to the Express
from all the precincts Of Grady coun-
ty state that the race for representa-
tive still lies between Stacey, Riddle,
Battle AK, Ireton, Bohart and Murph-
rec and it adds that two to one are
offered that two Of them will be nom
mated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

J. L. olive and Mrs. Olive Of Chick
asha, have been visiting Mrs. olives
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Gardner
Of the city and returned home this
morning. Mrs. Olive was formerly
known to the younger set of Anadar-
ko society as Miss Vera Gardner
Anadarko Democrat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

With fever breaking out in other
cities, it is a good idea to boil the
drinking voter and to use every other
precauuon. Our medical department
charges nothing for this advice
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

FOR SALE-The residence occu-
pied by Judge Dickerson on Iowa ave
nue., between 10Th and 11th streets.
Sealed bids will be received by
j. s. Taman, Gle K Of the board of
pdrra ~ up to Aug. 20. A certified
check im 500 must accompany lid.
S-4-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

August is here and extraordinary
vigilance should be exercised in keep
ing the city in a good sanitary con
diton
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

No the street car and interurban
proposition hasn't dropped off the
earth It is a sure 60
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

The county fair proposition is a
good one TO push
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-04

Send us a dollar for the Bryan cam
paign fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

folks may eat all they want Of and not be made ill), cakes and-listen-the love Hest ice-cream you ever tasted. And In the middle of the table stood the great birthday cake holding three candles-one candle for each birthday Gertie had had.
 And after the luncheon, of which papa, mamma and grandmamma partook, too, there were games on the lawn till the evening. And as soon as it began to grow dusk papa lighted all the Chinese lanterns and Gertie and all her little guests screamed and clapped their hands with delight
 "When I fi's' saw everything fought It was Fairyland real an true" declared Gertie to Toddles Smith, whose little chubby hand was in her own; for Tod dies was much overcome by the sight of the lanterns that he sought out Ger tie to stand close to her, so that nothing unreal-such as fairies who carry one away-might happen to him.
 "Wot is Fairyland?' he questioned, a big lump of candy in his round cheek.
 "A place where your papa can take you on his shou'er,' explained Gertie Amt dis wonderful. Toddles?'
 And little Toddles, his mamma coming at that moment to take him and his It. tie sister home, said: "I dess so, Der tie. But Is offul s'eepy, mamma. an want to do home"
 And then, as the clock struck 8, the party-the greatest and grandest sur prise in Gertie's short life-camc to an end,s for the mammas and papas had come to carry away the guests, and Ger tie was left to examine her new toys and to talk over the wonderful event with papa, mamma and grandmamma.
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prise to her at all.
 About 3 o'clock In the afternoon man. ma telephoned to the Smiths that Susan might start for home with Gertie and the two little Smith guests. But in or der to make the surprise complete, man. ma told Susan that she would meet her and her charges at the big gate which opened into the long lane leading to the house, and that she-mamma-would take the Smith kids' to the house with her, while Susan should accompany Ger tie down toward the railroad station to meet papa, who would be coming little earlier today on account of the party.
 And 1t all turned out just right, nam ma meeting Susan and the three frolic- some little ones at the gate. Now, I'll take Bonnie and Toddles home with me and you, Susan, may go with Gertie to meet papa" And as mamma said this she gave Susan a knowing look. And Susan, of course, knowing just what she was to do, said: "Yes, ma'am; I'll take Gertie to meet her papa"
 And just as they turned Into the cross road that led to the railroad station they saw papa coming towards them He was waving his hands to Gertie and calling out: Hello. my little three -year-old Just wait till 1 eaten you and give you good spanking on your birthday Now,
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collect your bill, if you please. You owe me two kisses for lodging, two kisses for your supper, and two kisses for stabling your big, strong horse. Have you the correct change, sir?'
 And Bobby, laughing so that he almost had to cough, said: "Yesm, I've got the change" Then he kissed mamma six times, counting the kisses off on his fingers, of the other. "Oh, you dot nearly all my change" declared Master Robert. Now, how will l pay the man in the moon for my supper?'
 You've had supper once today, sir," ex- plained mamma, land you'll be back again to earth to sleep in my inn. So, you see, you'll need no money to spend while on your journey"
 Then the horse became impatient, stand Ing on hands and knees, as he was, so Master Robert jumped on his back and trotted off, going all up and down the hill, through the sitting room, into the parlor to the piano, which was the moon.
 "Ah, here we are,' cried papa (who was the horse, tool, and Bobby jumped off and ran to the piano. "Howdy do, ole Mister Moon,r he said, hitting one of the big bass keys with his little fist. And the big bass key-which was the moons voice replied with great roar. Then Bobby jumped on his horses back and rode all the way back to earth. going directly to the inn, where he had paid his way with kisses. And there was mamma, the hostess of the inn, waiting for him; and she said :; What, Master Robert, the Great Rider
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strewn all about, and tall pillars twined with vines and flowers These pillars supported the porch roof, of course. And ali around the top of this fower-be- decked place hung Chinese lanterns and flags. And jumping and dancing about like little elflns and fairies were dozen of Gertie's dear little playmates from the surrounding farms and country villas. But most wonderful of all, on a long table to the right of the steps were displayed a most delightful assortment of gift toys. There was a huge Teddy Bear, A tiny white rabbit (not alive, but made of wool and stuffed just like Teddy Bear), fine doll with very yellow curls, which were as smooth as Gertie's curls the minute her mamma had finished combing and curling her, another doll-one made of rubber and grlnning so funny that to look at her would make the sourest per son laugh. And there were boxes of bon bons, nuts, popcorn and ralsins. And there were ever so many things more, but 1t would take too long to name them, for we must hurry and get to something else.
 We'll, the something else was this On the left of the porch steps was another long table, and 1t was spread with the dainti- est linen and pretty paper napkins, and little plates and spoons were set round the edge of 1t, so Gertie knew at once that there was to be nice luncheon. And there was one, too. for pretty soon grand mamma got all the little ones quiet enough table. And mamma, papa. grandmamma. Susan and Nancy waited upon them, pass ing dainty sandwiches mot the sort for grownups, but the very kind that little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Pretty Things for Little Girls to Make.

There is unique pincushion called ''the Cracker Cushion," and any little miss handy with the needle can make In this way: Take two squares of white or cream satin, say, by inches. and close three of the sides asa in making a cushion cover, leaving one Side open in order to put in the ''flling" Then lay inside several thicknesses of quilt cot ton batting, being careful to keep the padding of uniform thickness. When about the third of an inch thick overcast the edges of the open side together (us- ing light blue or pink floss for the seams), and then tack through it as you would tack a dolls quilt leaving no silk ends to show at the places tackled, for these little indentations are to resemble the dents In a soda cracker. After the "cracker" Is duly tackled and pressed fiat and of uniform thickness all over put 1t In a moderately hot oven and al- low the surface to become Drowned. It will look for all the world like a big. toasted cracker. Then attach a ribbon loop to one corner-the loop to harmon ize with the floss used at the seams and tacking = and hang on a brass-headed tack over the dressing table. The pins are to be stuck into the scanned edges, and never through the sides of the crack CT. This pincushion will be found very dainty and unique.
 A Button Box for a Little Girls
 Work Box.
 So many little girls have no place in which to put stray buttons away and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Little Gertie's Birthday Surprise.
BY MAUD WALKER.

ratlons Susan. the housemaid, was re- quested to take her over to the Smiths, who lived on an adjoining farm. There were but two little Smiths - Bonnie. aged four. and Toddles, aged two. And Gertie did love to play with ''the Smith kids" as Susan called Bonnie and Tod dles. And Susan was instructed to in- vite Bonnie and Toddles to the party
 and was told to bring them home with her and Gertie. But she was cautioned by mamma not to tell the little ones that 1t was to be a party, but to whisper it to their mamma, who would dress them in their party-best for the grand occa- sion. You see. had the party been men toned to Bonnie and Toddles, they could not have kept the jolly. news from Ger tie: then it would not have been sur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
When Bobby Went A-Traveling.

Bobby had been sick with the whooping cough and, of course, he had been kept in the house very closely. And ono evening he said to his mamma: Mamma, wish I tould doe a-travelin."
 Where would my little son like to go?' asked mamma, who was setting the table for supper.
 "I'd like to doe-to-to-w'y, I'd like to doe to the moon," said Bobby, the moon being as easy of access, in his mind, as was papa's office three blocks away.
 well, we'll see if papa cannot take you for a ride to the moon as soon as supper is over," said mamma, putting Bobby's lit tie blue china mush and milk set on the table. And maybe papa can think of some other place to take Bobby, too," she added.
 And just then in came papa, and in another minute he had been told of Bobby s wish.
 Well, we'll try going to the moon just as soon as the horse has had his supper,
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then dozens of them, saw Bonnie Prince Bouncer and no longer did the little crip- pie have him all to himself. The big gate was thrown open and the stranger invited to enter, which he did with a wagging tail and most happy manner. But no amount of coaxing from the other boys could induce him to leave the side of the crippled boy, who walked about the grounds with his arm about his four footed friends neck. And then a man, and another, and still another, came from the building to look at Bonnie Prince Bouncer. "A fine dog" said one of them He's strayed away from home We must keep watch of the strayed and stolen col umns of the papers. He'll be advertised, no doubt
 And sure enough one morning one of those men read a few lines in the news- paper which made him say to another man: "Our fine old dog that Is so fond of Charlie Stephens Is advertised here. and a reward offered to the person giv- ing information concerning him."
 "Let Charlie have the reward" said the other man, a man with a sweet noble countenance. "He had been playing with the dog for sometime before the other boys saw him, and has been sharing his food with the animal. It's wonderful the affection that dog seems to feel for Charlie. Must look like an old master, l dare say"
 And so 1t was arranged that Charlie Stephens should reply to the advertise ment, though he did so with streaming eyes. He had hoped that he might not have to part with the dear, old dog.
 The following day came a lady, and she was told how Charlie Stephens, an inmate of the orphan asylum (for such was the big building where Bonnie Prince Bouncer had found a new friend so like his for mer master) had fed and loved him for many, many days. And after the lady had seen and talked with Charlie, the crippled orphan boy, she said to the mas ter of the institution: "This little boy and this old dog shall not be separated. Both shall go home with me. Charlie shall take the place of the boy l lost. and the place of the boys mother. And how we shall all love each other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07

carelessly let them lie about loose In work basket dresser drawer and thread box. Now, any orderly little miss wants to know just where to lay her fingers on a button whenever she needs one to sew on a garment. She should not have to hunt first In one place and then In an- other for a button, but be able to go di- rectly to a certain receptacle and put her hand on the very button she wants. Let her get m empty cigar box and put into it two little wooden partitions. If she Is handy with a knife md tacks and hammer she will find the partitioning no trouble at all. When the partitions are firmly fixed line the three sections or "rooms" of the box with dark red cot ton flannel, pasting 1t In with library paste or some good preparation of light glue. After the lining has dried-for the lid should not be closed till 1t Is so--hn- ish the box by covering the outer sur face with a bit of fancy material, any thing to your taste. Some prefer a pretty paper covering and others use cloth such as satin, canvas or denim of cheery color. Then put in your buttons, using one section for small buttons, one for medium sized buttons and the third for large buttons. In this way the little owner will never have to go button hunting, for she'll have them safely housed in her button box and tucked away In her work basket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
BY TIMOTHY TURNIPS.

laughed papa. And now, come on Master Robert, and get busy at the table, for your old horse Is starving" So saying. papa sat down at one end of the table Git was papa who was playing he was Bobby's horse) and mamma sat down at the other end, and Bobby-or Master Robert, Ns he liked being called-sat at the side of the table. Then the three ate supper and talked about the moon, the ocean filled with great fish, and the mountains, where bears and tigers, and ever so many sorts of wild creatures lived, for Bobby loved to hear papa tell him of the wonderful world of which he knew so little as yet.
 And then after supper papa said: Come, Master Robert, it's time to be starting to the moon if you want to get there tonight. Your horse Is rested and ready, and stands at the door of the inn for you. Pay your lodging and supper bill and get you off. :"
 Then mamma came forward and said :: "Being the hostess of this inn I shall
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Gertie and papa went to the city every Monday morning to attend to his busi- ness and did not return till Saturday afternoon. And what a gay time Gertie did have when papa came home! She would run down the lane to meet him and he would perch her on his shoulders and carry her to the house, saying that he was giant and she fairy. And such stories as papa would tell her In the evenings before mamma put her to bed! And also papa would tell her to rum mage through his pockets for unheard-of toys and bonbons, which Gertie would pull out in little paper bags and boxes from every conceivable corner of coat and vest. Oh, it was such joy to have papa come home, and Gertie as well as mamma and grandmamma. looked for ward to Saturday afternoon with great anticipations.
 And as luck would have it-so said the cook Nancy-Gertie's birthday came on a Saturday, and Saturday afternoon at that. And the party for Gertie was not to be given till o'clock, the hour that papa usually arrived. And 1t was to be a surprise to Gertie, for mamma and grandmamma remembered how much they had enjoyed surprise parties when they were little girls. So, in order that Gertie should not know about the prepa-
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if you q ont want to be spanked just you run for dear life towards the house."
 Gertie- laughing that she could hardly run, did the best she could with her chu bby little legs and started to run from her great tall papa fast as she could But papa overlook her very quick ly and spanked her too, counting "One, two, three and four to grow onr' But, of course, the spanks didn't hurt Gertie a bit, for the little girl only laughed and laughed And then papa took from his pocket a handkerchief, saying: We are going to Fairyland now, but the fairies won't let us in unless Gertie's eyes are blindfOIded. So in order that she may see some wonderful things we must shut up her pretty blue eyes for few min utes-' Then. Gertie eagerly consentinp