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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

Considered without qualifying cir
cumstances, the latest reports indi-
cate that only thre persons out Of
ten thousand in Germany are unable
to read or write, while the proper
ton of illiteracy in Great Britain
is $50 per 10000 as against no per
10000 in the United States. These
figures are based on a comparison
of illiteracy among some of the
leading nations which has just bee
made and issued for free distribu-
ton by the United States bureau
of education. The bureau has used
the preliminary figures of the 1910
census for this country, and the lat
est official reports available for the
others.
Although America seems to make
a bad third in the comparison, the
bureau of education's publication
calls attention to circumstances
which tend to put a much better
face upon the matter Thus, the
American figures include the entire
population more than ten years OF
age. while the German figures cover
only the army recruits, and the Brit
ish statistics are based on data
drawn wholly from official marriage
registers. Hence the German and
British statistics deal only with
adults and generally speaking, with
physically, mentally normal adults
while the United States census in
chdes without discrimination every
one above the ten-year age limit
Again, it is pointed out, the show
ing of the United States is brought
down by reason of the fact that the
country mas idTSe popuid'ioh VI
ioreign-bo whites as well as o
colored persons, among whom tn
percentage of illiteracy is 1913 per
cent and 3O.5 per cent, respectively
The illiteracy among the nativ'
whites of this country is only thrc
per cent.
Density of population has an i'm
portant bearing on the problems IN
cident to bringing the children to-
gether for purposes OF education,
and therefore is an important con-
sideration when discussing illiteracy
statistics. In this connection the
document issued by the bureau OF
education shows that the number OF
inhabitants per square mile in the
German Empire is more than 3lO,
in Great Britain practically 463, and
in this country just a shade over
80. France, with a population OF
1S9.J persons to the square mile,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12
WE'LL POSTED.
A California Doctor With 40 Years
Experience.

Experience.
teacher and practitioner along hy-
gienic lines,' says Los Angeles
physician, Il have never found food
to compare with Grape Nuts for the
benefit of the general health of all
classes of people.
Il have recommended Grape-Nuts
for a number OF years to patients
with the greatest success and every
years experience makes me more
enthusiastic regarding its use.
Il make it rule to always rec
Ommend Grape Nuts and Postum in
place of coffee, when giving my pa
tients instructions as TO Diet Tor /
know both Grape-Nuts and Postum
can be digested by anyone.
''As for myself, when engaged in
much mental work my diet twice
day consists of Grape Nuts al
rich cream. / find it just the thing
to build up gray matter and keep
the brain in good working order.
"In addition to it's wonderful e
fects as a brain and nerve foe
Grape Nuts always keeps the digest
i've organs in perfect, healthy tone,
carry it with me when ] travel,
otherwise | am almost certain to
have trouble with my stomach.
Name given by mail by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Strong endorsements like the
above from physicians all over the
country have stamped Grape Nuts
the most scientific food in the
world. There's a reason
Look in pkgs for the famous little
book, 1.-THE Road to wellville."
Ever read the above letter. A new
enc spPeass from time - time. They
are genuine, tTve, and full Of human
Interest
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

Those whose letters have been re-
turned are:
Miss Annie Parker. Miss BelNa
Parker, Tom Parker. Oita Spence
Irene Spence, Ollie Woodford, Lena
Briggs, Grace Frasior. Pearl Civ
ems and Willie Forbes.
If these boys and girls will let
Mrs. Scott know how TO reach them
she will be glad TO forward al.
letters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12
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Mrs. Georgia Scott is just back
from q three days trip to Oklahoma
City il The interest of the tOu,a ~
clubs q ;.'nrier county, June J.C :.
Mr.. w. ID. Bentley, the ag" tIl-
tu'al agent Tor the state Of On IA
h)ni ard Mr.. C. NJ Evans IL"
Texas state agent had cha.se O.
the meetings during the three days
and some practical demonstrations
in canning were given to the trn
county demonstrators of this state.
The ladies who represented these
ten counties were:
Mrs. Carrie Shotwell of Okm ,llce,.
county, Lottie Phillips of Kay Oun-
ty; G. N. Woodwork, Kingfisher
county; Eta Byatt, Choctaw conD-
ty; Annie b. Walker, Marshall coil.-
ty: w. p. Hudson, Caddo county;
Miss Katharine Smith, Logan c IN
ty; Miss Jay Belle Hancock, Grady
county; Mrs. B. NJ. Jackson, Grce1
county, and Mrs Scott of Cirter
county.
The eleventh government demon
strator, Annie Peters, negro wo-
man of Boley, Okla, has charge #
the work for the negroes in OK
fuskee county.
When the people of Boley Shed
that demonstrator be aprointe1
for them, they were informed that
the money had all been appropriated
and that there were no funds for
their county. But so anxious we're
they to get into this work that
in a very short time the money nal
been subscribed among themselves,
and they informed the assistant
state agent, Mr.. Winters, that it was
on deposit in the bank for the pur-
pose. Mr. Winters says they are
yery enthusiastic over the work and
he will give special Instructions to
their demonstrator some time this
month. They are anxious to show
what they can do.
The meetings in Oklahoma City
were held in the parlors OF the
Threadgill hotel, the house where
the members of the party were stop
ping. Many things of interest were
discussed and the work well planned
for the summer.
Mr.. Evans of the Texas A. &c NJ.
College represented DR.. Knapp OF
Washington, d. c., and he came TO
this meeting brimming with infor-
nation and suggestions
Mr.. George l.. Bishop of Cordell'
the western Oklahoma agen, and Mr
p. NJ. Jackson of Mangum, one OF
the district agricultural agents were
also in attendance.
Thursday, June 9Th was selected
as demonstration day. The season
being still early for tomatoes, and
the price being almost prohibitive for
demonstration needs, only 81 per
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

Each age Of our lives has its joys.
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain Tablets are
taken to strengthen the digestion and
keep the bowels regular, These tab
lets are mild and gentle in their
action and especially suitable TO:
people Of middle age and older For
sale by all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

The awful list OF injuries on a
Fourth of July staggers humanity.
Set over against it, however, is the
wonderful healing, by Bucklcn's Ar
MICA Salve, OF thousands, who suffer
ed from burns, cuts, bruises, bullet
wounds or explosions. It's the quick
healer of boils, ulcers, evzema, sore
lips or piles. 35c at Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

bushel-it was found necessary TO
alter the first plans for demonstra-
ton work.
The second plan arranged by Mr.
Bentley, proved to be happy one.
They we're to go to the country for
their work.
At 1880 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing tickets were bought over the
interurban road to Rhubarb Cross
ing, point one and half miles
west of Yukon. Arrived at the
Crossing, two automobiles met the
train and conveyed the party to the
irrigated farm of Mr.. Perry, r's nt
on the banks of the Canadian river.
Here two Gamers were unpacked,
tables arranged, and everything
necessary for the work of canning
fruits or vegetables was prepared in
the delightful shade of immense ap-
pie trees. Rhubarb, strawberries,
dewberries, cherries and tomatoes
were provided, and much SUCCESS
full and interesting work was accom-
plished in the forenoon.
The canning finished, bountiful
and very tempting lunch was spread
on the long tables, and jollier,
heartier crowd could hardly be imas-
ined. A sample of all the different
canned goods of the morn og was
tried, and pronounced splendid
success.
Eight or ten interested strangers
ioined the party en- rou'e aud a.
the farm and remained throughout
the day. Among the number were
the family of Mr.. Bentley who lives
at Yukon.
In the afternoon the return was
made to Oklahoma City, and the
opinion of all was that more
pleasant day could not have been
planned or enjoyed.
This Perry farm, where the dem
onstration was given, is situated in
Canadian county, just ives; oi the
little town of Yukon, right on the
Canadian river.
Just here the banks of the rive
are twenty five or thirty feet his
and the river not only very wide
but deep. An engine pumps water
from the river into tank, from
which it is conveyed by bitches Il
all parts of the farm. Great square
fields of rhubarb, surrounded b
hedges of arbor vitae, Thick alid
high (for wind breaks) and an or
chard of fine old apple trees, he
sides other fruits, were most prom
inent features of this farm.
Rhubarb is packed and shipped
from here in abundance, aid be
supply of water being ample, there
is no cause of failure in crops.
Irrigation Is assuming some pro-
portions in that section of the state,
and wherever it is practiced the land
Yields abundant harvests of every
thing planted.
If il were possible TO irrisate even
one-tenth of an acre of tomatoes
on every farm in Garter county, ;h
industry would sooU t,yelop far s,'i-
passing our present comprehension
Next week Mrs. Scott will begin
to visit all the club girls in the coun-
ty. in order to find out what eacl
one is doing in the way of raising
tomatoes. She hopes that no girl
has allowed any discouragement to
interfere with her summers work,
but that each is determined to d
her best
The circular letters have been sent
out to Cub members, but OWN.
to insufficient or wrong address
several have been returned to ne,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12
The Reason.

Harrington Fatter says he enjoys
playing to matinee audiences much
more than night audiences"
Il guess it's safer"
"How Is that?'
Matinee audiences are composed
largely OF women. and women can't
throw straight"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

It Is cheaper to buy good water
than to pay doctor bills and mucD
more pleasant Bromide water, just
from the spring, delivered to your
house for 10 ents n gallon. Phone
No. s, City Drug Store. Bromide
Company. 23tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12
Girls

1t is an absolute fact, that one SO cent
jar of WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM
will either remove your freckles or cause
them to fade and that two jars will even
in the most severe cases completely
cure them. We are willing to personally
guarantee thisand to return your money
without argument if your complexion is
not fully restored to it's natural beauty.
WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM is
fine, fragrant and absolutely harmless.
Will not make hair grow but will posi-
lively remove TAN, PIMPLES and
FRECKLES. Come in today and tryit.
The jars are large and results absolute
ly certain. Sent by mail if desired.
Price SOC. Mammoth jars $l.00. WILL
SONS FAIR SKIN SOAP 25c.
For sale by
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-12

The bird men will be in Ardmore
June 81, % and 20.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
Department OF the Interior.
u S. Land Office.


U. S. Land Office.
Lamar. Colo, May 4. 1912.
To Dennis Coshlsn Of K.ns.. City. Mo-: Con,es,es;
Holly. Coo her pos,oAioe address. did March
S. 1912. 6e in this Office her duly eorroborated application
and the cancellation Of homestead
entry No. 7803 serial No. 30258 made April g. 1907, for
southeast quarter section l. township rs south. AZ
wer Of the 9th principal merdsn and grounds for her
she alleges that the said Denni. Coshlsn has
established his residence since filing said that
he has made improvements whatever. and that said
defaults continue to present date.
You sre therefore. further notified that the said aees
tons will be taken by this Office having been confessed
by you and said entry will be cancelled hereunder
without further right be heard therein either before
this Office sppeal. il you fail Gle in this Office with
in twenty days after The fourth public Of th. notice.
shown below. your under OATH specifically
ing and responding these allegations Of contest
you fsl within that 6c this Office due proof that
have served 9 copy Of the said
either in by registered mail II this
made by the delivery OF a copy Of your to
the person, proof of such must be
either the said written acknowledgment OF her
receipt OF the showing the date Of it's receipt the
affidavit Of the by whom the delivery made.
stating when and where the dxtvered made By
registered mall proof Of such n6st OF the
affidavit Of the by whom the ,.ailed. stat
ing when and the post Office which and
this affidavit must be by the
eept Tor the letter.
You should state in the name OF the post
office which you desire future notices to be sent to
Eugene M. Whitaker. REGISTER.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
ESTRAY ADVERTISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to whom it may
concern that the following described estray
animal was taken up near Hartman,
Prowezs county. Colo. on or about MAY
20, 1912. To.wit: One bay filly, two
years old white hind feet. Blaze in face.
No visible brand.
Said animal being unknown to this
Board, unless claimed by owner on or be-
fore June Is, 1912 said estray will be sold
by this Board for the benefit of the owner
when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPEC-
TON COMMISSIONERS,
Denver, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24

Patronize home industry and
take The Chieftain. Do these
two things and they cannot keep
your own interests will enhance
upon Holly's growth and pros
perity. 1t may be personal
motive but it is a far-sighted one.
Every family that moves into
own helps us and it helps you.
Holly from forging ahead. And
in value with the growth of the
section in which you live.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
Summit 10 the Sea.

This ls the title of new and hand
somely illustrated folder just issued by
The Colorado & Southern Railway. 1t is
fully descriptive of the resorts Of Texas,
especially the Gulf Coast country, and of
Mexico and the resorts of the southeast.
Write to US for copy of this attractive
publication if you are contemplating a
rip this winter.
T. E. Fisher, Gen. Pass. Ast.,
Colorado & Southern Ry,
Denver, Colorado.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
Fancy Stationery.

The kind you have always
wanted, printed handsomely, In
an up-to-date manner, suggestive
of individuality. We can supply
you with the printed product a.
about the same price you pay for
the raw material. The Chieftsin
Printery, Manufacturing Station
ers.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
La Junta Brick s. Tile Co.
~ la JNTA. COLORADO.
VATE MAKE Common
w Building Brick.
THE lDEA ,'.', Pressed Brick and
that Brick is IIII Drain Tile.
much expen. II
sve than the other III II Ii Interested Write U.s. we
Building Materials will make Prices delivered
is not correct Let
nc .;. vo ;. at Your Railroad Station.
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

The town dads held their regular
meeting last Monday evening with
Mayor Harden in the chair, and
matters pertaining to the towns
welfare were discussed pro and con
until late hour.
Fire Chief George Miller having
removed to Wiley, G. E. Porter
was recommended for the position.
Application for a saloon license
was made by Ed Jones, with
Messrs. George Hollis and Robert
King as his sureties, accompanied
bv certified check for $500
Approved.
The extreme modesty Of Clerk
John Shull asserted itself when he
stated to the board that as vet he
had not been requested to give a
surety bond for the faithful per-
formance of his duties. 1t was the
sense of the city fathers that the
point was well taken, and a bond
in the sum of $4,000 was recon-
mended.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
It Looks Like A Crime

to separate boy from bax of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. His pimples, boils, scratch
es, knocks, sprains and bruises demand
it, and its quick relief for burns, scalds,
or cuts is his right. Keep it handy for
boys, also girls. Heals everything heala.
BILE and does it quick. Unequalled for
piles. Only Is cents at all druggists.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian.
Sunday, May %.

Sunday, May 26.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Morning service at II O'Clock
Preaching by the pastor. the Rev.
w. K. Wright. Subject: Memoir
ais, a memorial day sermon with
special music.
Juniors will meet at 4:30 p. N.
Christian Endeavor Service at
100 p. m. Subject Missions in
Asia" Leader, Mrs. Willard Pad.
ley.
Evening Service at 7:45 p. m.
Subject: The Day of Pentecost."
All are cordially invited.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
Methodist.

Sunday, May 26th.
1000 a. m. Sunday School.
ll:UO a. nj. Morning Sermon on
''The Lords Prayer The second
sermon of a series.
3.p. nj. Junior Epworth League.
7:UO p. m. Senior Epwortn
League.
7:45 p. m. Evening Sermon on
"The Second Coming of Christ"
A very cordial invitation to all.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
Why He Was Late.

"What made you SO latee"
II met Smithson."
"WelI. that is no reason why you
should be an hour late Getting home to
supper"
II know, but asked him how he was
feeling, and he insisted on telling me
about his stomach trouble.
"Did you tell him to take Chamber
lain,s Tablets?"
"Sure, that is what he needs" Sold
by the Holly Pharmacy, Ikelman Bros,
Prop'rs.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Last Week Of Successful School Term Attended by Sew
eral Functions---Two Classes Received
Diplomas---Notes
Highschool.
GRADUATES.


Henry Bos, Bda Boaue Charles She Charles Christopher
The Holly Opera house hronsd last Friday evening
graduating Bea Bosu Charles Shve Charles Christopher
Henry Bogue available seat being occupied
The saory The Panama Canal etab by Charles
ShMel, which showed much in
Charles Christopher ucidated The Effects Of Cheeruness
hease with cearness of that highly appreciated by ALL
Henry Bogues Our American Government
Of deep thought and careful Seldom has The Chiean
heard its equal in the West from hghschool graduate.
Beda Bogue the the class and her discourse
prepared that has
high school,
The from Julius Caesar with John F. Pierce Buus and Gould
Hollis Anthony delightfully."- entertaining refreshing
Mr. W. NJ Wiley extended presented the diplomas to
qyae the the school calendar brought
a close
Eighth
GRADUATES.
Loua Akin Lillian Davis Marie Oelfke Lucille Cage
Myrtle lkeman Della Oeke Charles Griffith Leslie Garfield
The graduating eighth held NJ
Thursday evening handsome edce being crowded
Charles Grhs The Evolution of Colorado clear
the early history Of the the
Griffith surprising all by his oaorical ability
Lillian Davis reading The Boat Race excellent
China by Leslie Garfield exceedingly interesting
showing care in preparation oword was highly
entertaining
Prophecy by Della and Marie Oee Davis
Myrtle kemn Cage Loua An Charles Griffith Garfield
was splendid all acqutns themselves with distinction.
exceedingly well rendered duet by Myrtle kean Cage
was musical feature Oeke Glass in an
able
high school orchestra best
and during the nerludes.>
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24

In case of rheumatism relief from pain
makes sleep and rest possible. This may
be obtained by applying Chamberlain
Liniment. For sale by The Holly Phar-
macy, Ikelman Bros. Props.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24
Catholic

Services at the Catholic church
every second and fourth Sunday or
each month, at 10 am.
All are welcome.
REV. j. A. BAsTIEN, Pastor
The Holly chieftain., 1912-05-24

The Chieftain is '.ewsnaper
not flimsy pretense.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
dnPONT And THE CROAkERS.
lm the Dover Republican.

From the Dover Republican.
Yesterdays Morning News contain
ed an article purporting to give OBJ
jections to the new boulevard. here in
Kent claiming many land owners are
opposing the proposed route and OBJ
jecting generally. The News must be
hearing things at long range We
are right here on the ground and can
say that farmers and citizens general
ly are heartily in favor of aiding Cen
eral duPont's magnificent gift. Our
people want that road and want it
badly. The News quotes some Smyrna
citizens as objectors to the route His
tory records that it was "some Smyr-
ma citizens" who drove the Delaware
railroad a mile from the town, and
we know that Smyrna's citizens are
now, figuratively speaking, kicking
themselves because this blunder was
made. The citizens of Smyrna will not
repeat it.
General dupont has put it up
squarely to the croakers, by Offering
to submit the question Of a special
session and the adoption Of the amend
ments he asked for a vote of the peo-
pie His proposition is that if a major
ity shall decide against his plan he
will pay all expenses of the election,
providing the croakers and objectors''
bear all expenses if the people en-
dorse him. It's case for disgruntled
croakers to put up or shut up.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
MAINTAIN THE FIGHT FOR SERVICE.

M oNTROSE. that thriving and beautifully-situated
community TO the north Of this city and on the
ridge overlooking the Delaware river still is without
proper mail facilities There an improvsed service
but it is not the which the village is entitled
and which it should insist upon having. The idea Of
a community like that composed largely home own
being deprived Of the rural free delivery service
while other communities of much smaller population
being served regularly in the immediate neighbor-
hood is outrageous that the people should not let
up the fight they are making until they get
from the Postoice Department everything TO which
they entitled Perhaps it would he we'll when the
time for tho service be restored, for those
who live in Montrose to insist that carrier be en-
poyed who will do everything possible to improve It
and nothing to destroy st.
In these days when the mails play such an import
ant part in tho everyday affairs of men, women and
children, any step taken to off mail faci-
ties should be resented by any community. The mere
fact that roads and streets muddy is no excuse
for deprving any section of its mail facilities Here
fofore it has been a of those in charge Of the
rural free service that the mails delivered regard
less of weather condition OF roads Yet, in a COM
munity within sight of city Of almost 100000 popula-
ton the rural service breaks down on highways which
good that coal ice, oil and grocery wagons
travel and deliver goods. We think the PostoHce
Department should inspector into the district
to interview the persons living there and to for
himself the hardship to which they have been sub
jected by the summary order cutting off the service
The very that the rural mail wagon is light
hclc and that throughout the period of suspension
wagons much heavier have operated freely there is I'm
itself the best Of proof that there justification
for discontinuance of service Stopping tho mail
livery ill-advised and senseess The next time
such a suggestion is made by anyone 1t will be well
for the postal officials not to he hasty in acting
upon &C. For the time being however tho CHIEF thing
is have the department right the wrong il already
has done. That wrong inflicted with a haste that
does not speak well for Of the most important
branches of the Federal Government