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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Explain. the undertaker's Crouch.

who is that fellow sitting dumped
up and muttering to himself out there
on the horse block?"
Jaw, that's Ezra Toombs, the under
taker." replied the landlord of the
Skeedee tavern. He's feeling sore
over the way his business has been
going of late. You see, the doctor
gave Judge Feebles two weeks to live;
that was six weeks ago, and the judge
Is up and around now and figgerin' on
marryin' again. Every time Ezra
meets the doctor he asks him, How
about 1t, hey?' and they have a row.
And now he's sittin' out there watch
ing a tramp painter gliding the wealth
err vane of the church across the
street. Ezra says. by Heck, he's about
ready to move away, things Is SO dead
here."-Kansas City Star.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

Daniel Webster delivered a speech
In the United States senate which was
once celebrated and which is not yet
forgotten, in which he described Eng
land as the country whose drum beat
never ceased and on whose territory
che sun never set. says the Manches.
ter Union. Those were strong fig,
ures OF speech, used by way Of Illus.
tration. but what would the "godlike
Daniel say now. with wireless speech
around the world by the same nation
almost realized, and certain to be an
accomplished fact within a year? 1t
Is no dream of Missionaries, either, but
An intensely practical affair. One Of
the most important links in the great
wireless system which within year
Is to bind together the greater part
Of the British empire is to be high
power station at Pretoria, for which
the South African government has
Just promised to provide 100000. This
station, by way of Egypt to the north
and India to the east, will be in 81
multaneous communication with Eng
land and Australia, and will thus &C.
cupy a central place in the long chain
OF communications which is to make
imperial defense independent of ca
bles What this means is not perhaps
fully understood as yet.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Daddy's Whack-Whack.

On the occasion of her last visit to
a certain Baltimore household a young
matron of that city found a little
friend in tears.
What's the matter with little Ma
rie?" she asked, endeavoring to con
sole the weeping child.
Daddy has just given mo whack-
whack," the youngster replied between
sobs.
"Thoughtless daddy" exclaimed the
young woman, depressing a smile.
And where did he whack-whAck little
Marie?"
ION the back of my tummy." was
the answer.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
ATHLETES. OLD AND NEW.
IDAHO


The athlete who Ia gone Is like the
cong that was sung before the days OF
the phonographs-A memory only.
Records tell the height of jump or
the time OF a hundred-yard dash; but
there is no way of recording that
Grimmer prowess of the wrestling mat.
the football field. the prize ring. Even
records are of q matter of yesterday.
20 to speak, says the Chicago Journal.
Our ancestors of \ few generations
back did not hold stop watches. nor
carry around rulers and notebooks
So 1t comes. that there il no way OF
settling the ever-recurring question
OF the physical advance or deteriora-
ton Of the race. No way Of settling
1t with gertrude. But there is some
fActs which point = probable verdict
At = pageant some years ago in Eng.
land. 1t was thought that the spirit
OF the middle ages would be better
reproduced II the knights wore real
armor. Those picked to represent the
Knights thereupon descended on the
museums where the old armor Is pre-.
served. and tried to work themselves
into these Iron overcoats." And with
hardly an exception 1t proved that the
armor worn by the doughty knights
of yore was too small to buckle on
the modest gentlemen OF today.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
A While for a Time.

A Cleveland school teacher writes
that she asked her class what was
the difference between the express
sions. "a while" and "a time" says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Nobody
seemed to have any ideas on the sub
tect. Finally the light of intelligence
was seen to shine in the eyes of one
little boy, and the teacher called upon
him to save the intellectual honor OF
the class
Il know, teacher," he cried eager
iy. when papa says he's going out
for a while, mamma says she knows
he's going out for a time!"
That's one way of looking at 1t.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Righteous INDIGNATION.

Little Ruth was the youngest daugh-
ter in a very strict Presbyterian fam
lily that especially abhorred profanity.
One day little Ruth became exceed
ingly exasperated with one OF her dol
lies. In her baby vocabulary she could
find no words to express adequately
her disapproval of dolly's conduct
Finally, throwing the offending dol
ly across the room, she cried, feel
ingly:
my gracious! l wish | belonged
to a family that sweared!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
His Point of Nantaue.

The mayor of small town was try
ing negro for abusing his wife. She
claimed he got drunk and tried to
beat her and she hit him.
The mayor turned to their little girl
and asked:
Girl, was your father under the
influence of whisky when your mother
hit him?"
mo, sab! He was under the kitchen
table," she very quickly replied
Mack's National Monthly.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Call to Arms.

"Bang!" went the rifles at the ma
neuvers.
10000" screamed the pretty girl
nice, decorous, surprised little
scream. She stepped backward into
the surprised arms of a young man.
"Oh," said she, blushing. II was fright
ened by the rifles. | beg your par
DON"
Not at ALL" said the young man.
Lets go over and watch the artil-
lery."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Mooted Question.

"How's Willie getting on At that
free thought Sunday school you're
sending him tor
First rate, from last accounts. He
asked his pretty lady teacher who IL
was that first bit the apple in the
Garden Of Eden. Willie says she
looked him straight in the eye and
said nobody knew; that they'd been
trying to figure 1t out for the last 5000
years"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Official Scorinn.

Should Butcher get the credit for
winning Waterloo"
mo; that victory is properly cred
tied to Wellington. Butcher didn't re-
lieve him until about the eighth in
ming"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

A boy in Philadelphia found $3.50
and promptly restored 1t to its own
or. who rewarded him with a dime.
Thus is the honesty OF which the
world is proftssedly in search re-
warded and encouraged when dis
covered
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

A Russian editor has been fined $3.50
for criticizing the government, but ii
America were to adopt that policy, il
would kill the nations most popular
sport
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

A genius in Pittsburg has invented
an anaesthetic bullet. but the ordinary,
every day bullet may generally be de-
pended upon to put a man to sleep.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Submits Tamely.

Us Scriblet what you would call a
struggling author?"
mo, indeed. When an editor puts
him out he doesn't offer the slightest
resistance"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

We are surprised to hear Of the con-
troyersy over the status of the old
maid. We were under the impression
that she had developed into bachel.
or girl.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Sine Die.

Hub lin a lecturing mood)-You
never hear me putting things off till
tomorrow.
Wife-No. indeed; you put them OF
Indefinitely
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

From Berlin it is reported that they
q reason. The authorities have so
effectually cleaned up the breeding
places for flies. tina. no flies are left
10 swat American cities might well
take notice. and 'ttack the evil at its
source
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

Many a mans bad luck is due TO the
fact that he has neither inherited
ability nor acquired industry.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

Vacation and Christmas are pow.
full magnets TO draw metal from ia
theirs pockets.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

King Alfonso is said to be quarrel
ing with his mother-in-law, and thh
nespite his reputation for eccentricity,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

1t is easy for girl to pretend to
love an old millionaire and fool him
into thinking 1t is real.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
No Such ASnereion

do you get a stipend for your
weekly work."
"Nothin' like that git regular
pay"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Usual One.

What is the latest thing which
Mrs Cooke has in the way of a
pickle?"
81 guess II is her husband"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
PalllatIno News.

"Oh, dear, officer, was my poor hus-
band shot when you got him to the
station?"
mo, madam only half shot"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

Nrs. wipslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
ieethiug, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion. aIlays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Adv
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15
Serious One.

What was the last operation that
famous surgeon performed?"
HE cut his wife out of his will"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

Every tine you tell your troubles
you are wasting the other fellows
time
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

II you say what you like others may
lot like It,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

More firm and sure the hand of
courage strikes when it obeys the
Natchful eye of caution.-Thomson
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

I'm goin' to be a farmer like pop
be?"
"Me? I'm goin' to be a bunco man
an take yer farm away from you"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

than other dye One loc package coors all bers
/ Write for free bookiet-fow to Dye, Bleach and Mn
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-11-15

Color more goods brighter and faster colors than
Eye any garment without ripping apart. Write
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Of the current year they showed A
gain OF 7-i0 per cent. These figures
dispel all talk OF business curtallment
They are supported by continued good
reports Of railroad earnings, which
for the third week OF May showed a
gain Of more than 70 per cent over
last year. The steel trade continues
active, and while there may be slight
slackenlng in new orders the mills
have large enough contracts on hand
to keep them well occupied for months
to come All things considered, the
outlook financially and commercially
is reasonably satisfactory Some tenn
porary hesitation may be caused BY
the approach Of summer quiet, but the
general tendency Of affairs Is progress
sive."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21
NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

The best Of US are like animals
we rush into holes for shelter. Home
is such against the hardness Of the
world. Margery Bell, the Cleveland
girl who ran away. said on her return
home. you'll never know how much
you want and need your mother, OF
your brother or your father, until
you're away from home"
An how strong, how unerring. are
the fundamental instincts Of human
nature! We can never outlive them.
The Joyous child allured by the
bright flowers. the butterflies, the
rainbow. may forget and wander far
BU when the feet ar bruised and the
limbs weary and the heart sore, and
It sees naught but strangeness. it cries
for home.
Men and women have a little strong
er limbs and a little harder hearts;
they can chase the butterflies and the
rainbows a little further, and then
they. too. like the child. must see the
mocking folly OF It ali and, weary
heartsick, cry for the refuge home.
For many OF US the old home may
no longer exist except in memory. But
Il In memory it is enshrned, then,
whatever the dlsappointments, the de
ceptIons. the despairs Of life, we stin
may turn for new hope. new courage
and new inspirations, as did this poor
girl, back to the old home, where
love glows against the worlds cold
ness.
Misfortune has its recompense when
Il turns us back to set our lips once
more to Che spring Of love that is pure
and undefiled,
Amid Joys and successes our sur.
roundings seem not so near to us;
they are remote in their unrealty.
their glitter and abundance. But
when sorrow comes It finds us sick
with loneliness. It is then that in
the lowly home OF childhood, every
table and chair and picture seems to
take tongue and call and call and call
to us. And the eau comes through the
distance and through the years like
strains OF deep.loyed and never-to-be-
forgotten music. filltd with multltudes
OF sweet associations that make the
heart beat quick.
Maybe. after all, one lot in life is
not much better or worse than an.
other, so far as happiness goes. but
there are some things that seem very
necessary to US, big and little, great
and small, and That little corner in
Gods creation we call home is one OF
them.-Oklahoma News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.


With public attention absorbed by
stirring scenes in the political world,
It IS refreshing to turn to the eneour.
aging review Of business conditions
presented by Henry Clews in his last
statement;
General business conditions in the
United States are more satisfactory.
In spite OF political agitation there is
a spirit Of hopefulness everywhere,
which augurs well for the future Bank
clearings IN the United States in May
ahowed an increase of 10 per cent over
last year, while for the five months
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

When you come to think OF It, the
Frisco is doing a mighty fine thing IN
sendlng IT'S Good Roads special over
eleven states TO spread the gospel Of
better highways Why does a rail.
road company spend $4,000 on such
an enterprise? II is because B F.
Yoakum. head Of the Frisco. and his
associates recognize the fact that the
prosperity OF their company Is based
on the prosperity OF the territory which
is served by their lines. In facilitat-
ing the moving OF the farmers pro-
ducts to their stations, the railroad
people are preparing the way for more
traffic. Mr.. Yoakum is a farsighted
man with a broad view Of the part
which tho railroad must play IN the
development OF the country The
good roads question is ono that should
engage the attention Of men in every
line Of business and Mr.. Yoakum is
setting a fine example for the eonn-
try, besides contributing directly TO
the movement
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

However, Mr.. Taft seems to be keep
Ing cooler than the Colonel while the
hot time is on. The press dispatches
inform us THAT he went to a baseball
game during the first day Of the tur.
moil and the next day he played golf
The late Col Nero is said to have fid-
died while Rome burned but perhaps
Mr. Taft can't see the cohilagratlon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Il IS lntlmated that Mr. Bryan may
inject a few diseords If Judge Parker
ls permitted to do the keynoting at
Baltimore One the whole, however,
the convention is expected to be more
or less Of a loveieast
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

With Col. Llngenfelter on the job as
editor, the El Reno Democrat comes
out with brand new head and has
taken on more metropolitan appear
ance
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Col Dwyer kept quiet as long as
be could and then he made way for
liberty" and the Colonel like a true
0klahoman. We are glad TO see oar
distinguished fellow-citizen getting bis
share Of the ilmelight
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Never since the famous fight at
Reno has there been such a gather
sng Of sport writer's as there is In Chi
cago. Among the star d0pesters are
Hugh Fullerton, baseball expert; Sam
Blythe. authority on the game Of poll
tics, and Billy Bryan. who also knows
something about the same game; Bill
Allen White. promoter OF Kansas
hopes Mr. Dooley, Alfred Lewis
and a lot more Of literary sharks.
However the real news Of the con
vention Is being written by the boys
who follow the trade The year around.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21
For a Just Cause

The ladies' OF the Baptist church
win serve cake and ice cream at the
Palace drug store fountain Friday aft
ernoon and evening for the purpose Of
raising funds to assist in defraying
expenses Of the good work which they
are now doing. Every one should pat-
ronize the ladies in their worthy eff
forIs
The Palace viii be amply prepared
to accommodate the crowd.
Good music will be a feature Of the
evening. 6-20-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

One man in Oklahoma has succeed
ed in lodging the tax assessor. He is
Col. Crazy Snake, whom the state mil-
tia sought long and in vain a few
years ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Once more, you ought to NOV the
weeds and grass in front Of your
house. If You don't somebody Is sure
to accuse You Of being lazy stand.
patter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

their garden On June ls, 4 day earlier
man the Rush Springs man. Come On
now, Che rest of you gardeners, and
DON'T forget to bring your samples.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Oklahoma City has lost one Of her
most useful citizens N the death Of
Seymour Heyman. lie was a man
whom every one honored for his pub
lie spirit and constant devotion TO the
public welfare Among the band Of
men who may be called the makers
OF that wonderful city, none deserved
more praise than Heyman. lie had
a host OF friends throughout the state
who mourn hts untimely death
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Why should you insure IN the Okla
homa Life Insurance company
Il is a state Institution and insuring
in /. You get as good protection as
can be had in any life insurance com
pany in the world
In building it up you help each and
every individual in the state Why?
Because the money paid out for prem
iums is kept in the state. invested in
the state, and will, in the end, surely
cheaper the rate Of interest; for you
know an abundance Of money lowers
the rate of interest
The eastern states fatten on us
through tribute we pay them in in
surance premiums; from the millions
drained from the state only few pal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

# you are convinced that the world
has grudge against you and that you
are an abused, oppressed, injured fel
low, It's sign that you need working
over One Of the popular brands Of
liver regulator may help you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

AT the annual horse convention tt
was resolved that owners should sup
ply nets during the fly season, other
wise a strike will be ordered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Any reflection character standing
firm may appear
columns the being brought to
the attention o he management
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

YOU CAN BUY ANYTHING YOU
ALL COMPETITION.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21
EXPRESS pAcKAeETrgs.
4444A44A44444A4

It is better to endure some Of the
petty Ills Of life than to be a chronic
grouoher and fault-finder
Dad" Andrews. rival ice maguats
of Charley Horne up the street, dis
penses the Teddy dope while Char
ley is boosting Bryan,
No truth SO sublime but it may be
trivial tomorrow In the light Of new
thoughts People wish to be settled:
only as FAR as they are unsettled is
there any hope for them. Emerson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21
aunscRlPrIon Rates.

One year, delivered by carrier---s4.S0
Biz months, delivered BY carrier 2.4O
Three months, delivered by carrier 1920
One month, delivered BY carrier 40
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

Dr. R. p Tye has organized the
Chickasha Indian Runner Duck asso-
citation Of which he Is president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer. His
ducks lay from five to six eggs apiece
every day and he expects to be in the
"bloated millionaire" class before very
long.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

S..
I.E. W. Power, Cashier Of the above
named Bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief, 50
help me God
Il. w. POWER, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 20th day Of June, 1872
c. r. PHILLIPS,
tSeal) Notary Public
MY commission expires September
9Th. 1914
correcg-Attest:
NJ. #. COURTNEY,
d. u. ESSER,
ETA II. COURTNEY,
Directors
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21


Alderman Temple IS very kind,
considerate sort Of fellow. still
younger man than he viii be in
quarter Of a century or SO. He doesn't
favor giving the city attorney too much
work to do until Harry gets the pic.
lures hung, the furniture adjusted,
yard moved, etc, about his new home.
Bob Richarf3 is chagrined, crest
fallen and az cut up-he will never
tell another fish yarn. Henry Gala
way told one about lariating them in
the stream down near Austin, Tex, in
his boyhood days, and Bob walked
sadly away with the remark, This is
no place for minister's son-rn
never tell another one"
Another precinct heard from and
The Express is about to lose pair of
highly esteemed readers. We were
afraid Of it all the time-that early
roasting ear" story Come now Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Ainsworth into court
and depose that they had corn out Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21

try thousands are returned II this
is kept up we viii have only the
empty bag we are holding, left.
AS we are as good as the best" as
Strong as the strongest ought we
net to have your support, encourage
ment and patronage2
Our policies are attractive and have
distinctive features, in that guess
ing" or estimating future results are
eliminated. Nothing left to the imag
nation, everything guaranteed. You
know in advance what the insurance
Will cost YOU and exactly what you are
receiving in return.
May we send you descriptive litera.
tre. rates, sample policies? Write
us and ask for the information and
we will think YOU
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-21
(No. ll141
Report Of the Condition Of
THE FARMERS STATE BANK

Of Chickasha, Oklahoma, June 14th,
1919