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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
PLAN TO AID WORKERS.

Louis Post, assistant secretary Of
the federal labor department, has sub
mitted to Secretary Wilson part of
plan to aid the workers Of the nation.
AS set forth in press dispatches the
plan contemplates stopping the over
crowding OF the American labor mar
ket It aims first to follow out the
express intention OF the department
to safeguard the welfare Of the Wage
Farmers Of the United States" Incl
dentally it will offer a solution Of the
problem Of immigration.
The plan as outlined is:
First. the creation Of distributing
centers. as provided by the labor de-
partment act so that immigrants may
be sent to country districts.
Second. the cooperation Of the in
terror department in providing lands
Tor wage earners. for the men who
actually overcrowd the labor market
the aid Of the agricultural department
in a course of instruction in farming
and the general cooperation of the
government in a farm credit system.
The distributing agencies will be es-
tablished in large centers. On reach
ing this country the alien would be
sent under the care Of immigrant
agents. to this agency. and then be
dispatched to government land. The
government would provide that such
alien should not obtain the unearned
Increment" Of land thus provided.
The agricultural department would
teach him right methods Of farming.
The general government would pro
vide capital under proper limitations,
then as the new lands developed and
there was need Of secondary occupa-
tions. the department would send
skilled mechanics.
People may say that this looks
after the alien and not the American.
said Mr.. Post. But it win provide
this system for either the alien or the
American. At any rate it is designed
to prevent these aliens from coming
here. settling in the cities and over.
stocking all concerned. It means that
American labor win have a chance
while at the same time We are develop
ing our remaining agricultural lands
and providing the food for our mil
lions"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
JUST A THOUGHT.
Ere tn. Day !. Gone.
Making the Most"

Making the Most.
Making the most Of life's the thing.
Singing, If it is your gift to sing,
Hoeing if it is your gift to hoe,
Glowing If it is your gift to glow
Making the most Of life-that's all;
Answering with all Of your heart the
call.
Meeting the issue and standing pat
Or whatever the toll of life finds you
at
Sure in your own heart you're trying
to do Is
That toll the best il has ever been
done
A whole world wide and whole world
through
Since the very first era Of toll begun
Baltimore Sun.
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EXPRESS PAcKAeETTEs. 1


Sing Once More-"shop Early"
Come Join again the chorus clear
And let it ring out far and near:
Don't work the clerks until they drop.
Don't be the very last to shop
The man who can't see the bright
side Of anything should consult an ocu-
list without delay
AS a rule, when an individual is
stuck up" it can be accounted for by
lack Of ordinary horse-sense.
According to the Atchison Globe "no
pocket is large enough to hold check
book and bottle at the same time. =
History has never recorded an in
stance Of a mother who didn't think
her baby entitled to the prize in any
contest.
In all probability however, the man
who uses religion as insurance against
future fire will have his policy can
eelled by St Peter.
No Marie, if he blows in $40 for
your present and spends 80 cents 10
buy one for his mother, he's not the
right sort Of fellow to tie up with.
In saying no" to a woman, the man
ner makes all the difference in the
world. For example, Woodrow Wilson
did it and they went away smiling.
Believe me" remarks man whose
work keeps him busy at his desk,
there is no more grinding kind of
bondage than that which keeps a man
indoors these bright days
It was a German who remarked that
a certain Grady county man is getting
SO rich feeding sauer krout to his cat
tie that he has to use a wheei-barrow
to take his money to the bank.
Probably every boy begins to feel
like man when he starts to scraping
the down from his face and, his voice
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

The grumblers are in the land again
too much rain,
Miss Ada Blanton visited with Miss
Elizabeth Watkins Saturday night.
Miss Julia Wells called on Mrs. Nor
man Sunday morning.
Mr.. sampson was a chickasha shop
per Monday.
VIM. White and family visited with
the Watkins family Monday
Mr.. and Mrs Malone we're shopping
in Chickasha Cdesday
Miss Gertrude Wright who is at
tending high school in Chickasha, Wis
tied her parents Sunday.
Mr.. Blanton and family intend NOV
ing to Chickasha the first Of the week.
Sorry to lose them fro m5ur midst.
Miss West, our teacher at Banner,
reports our school increasing in az
tendance. Proud to say our Banner
still waves.
Mr.. Newton and family were shop
ping in Chiokasha Monday and re-
mebered the poll tax brigade with a
cigar apiece. Thanks, come again.
Mr.. Andrew Nelson has traded his
fine team of brown mules to Mr. Wat
kins as they were too slow. and he has
ordered a Wright biplane.
The boiler tf the Norge cotton gin
after a lay off of about two weeks re-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
A Reprlmand.

you know your lesson today said
tie head Of the team. aecusingly."
Yes. captain"
"Well, let it pass this slime, but it
looks as if you were neglecting your
football. Washington Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

Wheeling in the lungs indicates that
phleghm is obstructing the air pas
sages. Billiards. Horehound Syrup
loosens the phlegm so that il can be
coughed up and elected. Price 25c,
5Oc and 81 per bottle Sold by Owl
Drug store and Public Drug Store
Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
aookworm Victims.

Mayor-"Do you mean TO tell me you
were surprised to find three of the en-
ployes in the city hall at work?p
Reporter-"Oh, no, your honor! l
said was surprised TO find them
awake Judge
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

Mayor Harrison of Chicago is a
brave man. He has issued an edict
that feathers and other fussy things on
women's hats that tickle the faces OF
people are under the ban. However,
the stick-up" viii not be molested-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

fused to furnish power Wednesday and
turned itself into a steam heating
plant No one injured and but little
damage done and will soon be ready
to run again.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
STOLEN sMILE'R TWO.


III you had. say. s5oo.ooo,ooo, would
you build libraries or start colleges. >
Neither. I'd have meat three times
a day. Chicago cord-Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

.H1y erroneous reflection on
The cbafscfer, standing or
reputation of any person, firm
or corporation aBe any mis-
sfafemfnf which may appear
in the columns of fhe Express
will be gladly corrected upon
ifs being brought 10 The affe8-
zion Of the management.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
THE FIGHT ON coMMERcIALIzED
VICE CONTINUES.

In one Of his lectures here Dr. viii
bur F. Gratis made the statement that
commercialized vice had been com
pletl< driven out Of Kansas City. II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

commences to sound Ike a young
rooster's first effort to CROW.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

Cssh paid ror sTeAB sottoa rass
Express offica-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

free sample LIVER BUTTONS and booklet
about the famous Hot Springs Rheumatism
Remedy and Hot Springs Blood Remedy at
Owl Drug Store. 226, Chickasha Ave
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
Don't Take Calomel
Hot Springs Liver
Buttons Are Better

Be tn y.
happy, and You
will be, il you
take the famous
H o Z s pri u g s
Liver Buttons.
Best on earth for
ciogged liver. up
set stomach, diz-
xiness, malaria,
headache and sal
low skin They
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

Probably every boy begins to feel
like man when he starts to scraping
the down from his face and, mis- voice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

The boiler Il the Norge cotton Gin
after a lay off of about two weeks re-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

It was a German who remarked that
a certain Grady county man is getting
so rich feeding sauer krout to his cat
tie that he has to use a wheel-barrow
to take his money to the bank.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11
BANNER NEWS.

: $50 ++*+++++++ ,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-11

The grumbIers are in the land again
too much rain.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-12

ny, -Hensdy there IS nuthlng llke good
harted cop
the 9Th s6re etSFeation = \
the It6er74ItJ8 B vas On FsAIa5sk about 10
O'Clock kRen h SsAS mrs. jaRss505hToy
mrs Nconro8 4Sea~4ady WHOSE bend has =
been rsAt hs1n tsS9s EhG s SssiS6
~--Fell, mrs. eonroy vas f8elttd fiery bad
and the Sargent says $SlBgT, very kind
and gentle wv
boo hoo, says mrs. cOnr0E, 1t'A my Jimmy :
he Amt come home, and sposs\ you've got
"l- no no, says sargent brady Just as pOnsolins
kind be
no, mrs. eonroy, We ain fgotThtm, but you
Just set down and yourself cumfertable, We
expecting him any minute
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
A coNsuMPTlvE COUGH.

A cough that bothers you continu-
ously is one OF the danger signals
which warns Of consumption. DR..
Kings New Discovery stops the cough.
loosens the chest. banishes fever and
let's you sleep peacefully. The first
dose checks the symptoms and gives
prompt relief Mrs. A. f. Mertz of
Glen Ellyn, Iowa, wries: DR. Kings
New Discovery cured stubborn cough
after six weeks doctoring failed to
help" Try it. as 4 will do the same
for you. Best medicine for coughs,
colds, throat and lsng troubles. Money
back If it fails. Price SOC and 81. All
druggists, by mail. H. f. Bucklin &
Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.--Adv
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
%@%%%% 80 =
= REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. .
Compiled by the Grady County 4
Abstract Company, liz I
Nortn Third Street. 4

c. E. Phillips and wife to James
Bray, s-2i-ls. $4,000; Sc IA; S Y Ne
s5-S-7.
D. c. Jackson ana wife to G l.
Reed, 11-i2-ls, $500; p u lots rs,
block ss, Rush Springs
Jennie Mcdaniel and husband. Alex
L., to Ruth Bashow, 1873, s2225; W
q sW 2s; NV NE Sc %; w x NV
NV; Sc NV NV; S X Sc sW; NE
Sc SIC cells.
c. and G. Nations to Theodore X.
Ladd, l0-ls-1s and 1913, $l12O; sE
IA s-s-5.
]. r. Abercfombie to Edward NJ.
O'Brien and Charlotte O'Brien. 6-2-12.
$500; lots and 4. block ia, Uniyers-
ity Heights addition to Chickasha.
Kelly Howard to VIM. r. Hopper and
wife, 9-2s-i3, 81; $ rs feet lots 2, 3, 4,
5, block 80, Rush Springs, Okla.
Vim. T Hopper and wife to Kitty
Howard. 9.26-lS. 5000; so by rs feet
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
HIS VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN
BY E. G. HocsHEAD.

There" said Mrs. Kenyon, as she
hung up the receiver 4 hope she'll
feel ashamed of herself now. That's
the third time this afternoon that girl
has called up to ask for Irving she
wants him TO call for her this eve
ming. She's the boldest young woman
[ ever met"
And her kindly blue eyes flashed
and her cheeks Redeemed. 4 don't
believe I'll tell him. she declared
If ! do he'll surely go, and hate to
see him imposed on in that fashion" 3"
'But you must tell him, mother
said her daughter. She'll surely tell
him if you don't and he's only our
guest. you know. You can't take the
liberties with him that You would
with Bob. anyway, he seems quite
fond Of neri"
Fond Of herl" exclaimed Mrs.
Kenyon. "she has deliberately infat'
uated him / wish Bob would speak
to Irving. AS his roommate at col
lege he ought to have some inQ1ence
with him. If Iryings mother knew Of
the attention and money he Is lavish
Ing on that girl she'd be Mortified. !
feel responsible lor him while he's
in my house. I'd want her 70 do as
much for Bob"
There's really nothing to do but
to let things slide till the boys ga
back to college next week" declared
her daughter.
But the path Of least resistance
was never the path Of duty for Mrs.
Kenyon. The difficulty OF the situa'
ton appealed to her powers of STRAIT
egy. Dinner that evening was pur-
posely. though apparently by acci.
dent. delayed a half hour. From soup
to ice she deity and tactfuliy dis.
cussed the charming girls Of their
circle with shy innuendos about the
unwomanliness of calling up men at
all times and imposing upoL their
leisure.
After dinner two of Bobs friends
dropped in for game Of billiards.
Mrs. Kenyon welcomed them cordial
". She waited till they were all
deeply interested in the game. Then
she said suddenly:
There, nearly forgot Miss FL
drldge called you up several times
this afternoon, Irving. She wants
you to call for her. this evening. The
directions are on the phone tablet
wish ! had told you before. I'm so
sorry"
Irving, with exasperating cheerful
ness, excused himself and hastened
away. Mrs. Kenyon met her daugh-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24


A farm wagon drawn by two heavy
horses pulled up in frcLt of the CT
flee OF one of the leading law firms
in Flushing, N. Y. recently. Two
men on the seat jumped to the side
walk and yanked OF the wagon a big
trunk, which they carried into the
building. At the entrance to the of
fice they were held up by the Office
boy, who wanted to know where they
We're going with the old trunk. Aft
er much discussion in broken Eng
lish one OF the farmers was admitted
to the Office Of member of the firm.
He explained to the lawyer that he
had come to buy farm at Aubarn-
dale which the firm controlled. ~All
right replied the lawyer. With that
the farmer called to the man guard
ing the trunk in the anteroom and
told him to bring it in. He threw
Jack the cover Of the trunk. and to
the surprise of the lawyer and bis
assistants there lay hundreds OF
greenbacks of all denominations, rang.
Ing from 81 to $1C0. He seated him
self on a chair and counted out $780,.
600, the amount asked for the farm
After he had counted out the money
there were many more beaps remain
ing in the trunk,
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ter's teasing smile with a swift
glance of indignation.
During the next few DAYS rumors
of a theater party and a taxi for
dance increased her chagrin and de-
termination. At the end of the week
her opportunity came.
Mrs. Kenyon" said Irving. with a
good deal of embarrassment. Il want
gift for a very dear friend Of mine.
something worth while-like a fine
silk umbrelia--for a lady-a stylish
one. | hate TO put you to any trou-
Bile. but you see ! don't know much
about these things and l thought per
haps you'd hein me out"
But. my dear boy" objected Mrs.
Kenyon, you don't want anything so
expensive as that. Flowers, books or
music would be Just as"
"But / think 3 lot OF her," he inter
rupted. and want something worth
while. Here's $40 don't know
what those things are worth. If it
isn't enough just le, me know and I'll
give you more Then he hurried out
of the room
Mrs Kenyon frowned "The ideal"
she said We'll. that young woman
win be disappointed this time III
make it my business to see that
therein be no extravaganza here"
with purpose of vindictive econ.
omy she confined her shopping 10 the
basement sections Of the department
stores. And It seemed that never be
fore had bargains been so numerous
and so alluring.
'This is an unusual bargain" said
one salesman. Its a $12 value re
duced to $3.50 It's the very latest
style and the only one left"
Mrs Kenyon fortified herself against
the temptation with the vision OF Bob
IN Irving's place and purchased in.
stead a regular So silk and cotton
umbrella She met Irying's inquiries
with an easy conscience.
why, Mrs. Kenyonl" he said. Are
you sure that's good enough? 1t
seems so cheap Would you have
bought just that kind ii it had been
for yourself2'
why, yes, indeed" replied Mrs
Kenyon, promptly. forcing down the
tantalizing recollection of the s12
value for $3.50 "No one could wish
for a nicer one"
We'll I'm glad Of that" he said.
You've been SO awfully good to me
while I've been here that l wanted
towel, it's for vou!"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

Two Irishmen arranged to fight a
duel with pistols One of them was
distinctively stout and when he saw
his lean adversary facing him he
raised an objection.
~Bedad," he said, I'm twice as big
target as be is, so ought 10 stand
twice as far away from him as he is
from me"
BE aisy now replied his second.
"Tll soon put that right"
Taking a piece Of chalk from his
pocket he drew two lines down the
stout mans coat. leaving a space be-
tween.
Now" he said, turning to the 9th
er man. fire away. ye spalpeen, and
remember that any hits outside that
chalk line don't count
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
Additional Local

H. r. keith, who has spent the past
two weeks in Chickasha, returned yes
terday to his home in Quincy, H.
Miss Minnie Johnson Of Ramah.
Colo. has accepted a position with
the Scott Mercantile company Of this
city.
The children's Hour" picturing
LongfeIlows famous poem. Majestic
See program.
Pete Cox. who has spent the past
several days the guest OF his brother,
Ross Cox, returned today to his home
IN Rush Springs.
FOR sALE-Six head Of steer
calves, five to ten months old. G. S.
Hyde. one mile west Of ball park.
Phone x.555. 1l-22-3t
FOR RENT-Building formerly oc-
cupied BY Globe store. adjoining Ter
rell Bros. L. II. Smith, at Keystone
grocery. li-22-et
FOR SALE-cash or terms, IS feet
trackage property, Broom house. good
well and cistern. Address Box IA.
ii-22-St
FOR RENT-One 7-room house; one
Broom house, close in. Call at 702
Chickasha avenue or phone 1O17.
ll24-st
FOR RENT-Three rooms, with wa
ter. heat and lights. Phone 1893.
11-24-3t
WANTED-To rent a modern 4-room
room furnished house or apartment
close in Apply Billiards. old stand,
216 chiekasha avenue. 11-24-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

H. r. Keitz. who has spent the past
two weeks in Chickasha, returned yes
terday to his home in Quincy. Ill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
Cut Flowers

For Thanksgiving and the Elks ball.
Chrysanthemum 81 to IS per dozen
Roses, 81 to IS per dozen.
Carnations, 81 to per dozen.
Lilies of the Valley, 81 per dozen.
Violets. 81 per 100.
Place orders early.
Phone rs.
CHICKASHA GREENHOUSE,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
woMAN,s DANGER PERIOD

is said TO be from 45 to so. What
should be a most natural change in a
woman's life. is. on account OF modern
methods Of living. fraught with most
annoying and painful symptoms. Wo-
men when passing through this criti-
cal period should rely upon Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. as Il
has proved wonderfully successful in
carrying women safely through the
change of life- ADV.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

out Of lot 2. block 30. Rush Springs.
John II Venable and wife to Henry
Cotton, 1898. $500; sW sW sW '2s /;
e X NE Sc s2; W 4 sW: w u sW;
W Y Sc SW 1915: n 1895 acres lot
s, section 3 NV 992 acres lot 4. sec
tion 4-6-5.
John G. Lewis, sheriff, to John H
Venable. 1908. 1896; same land.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

WANTED-To rent modern 4-room
room furnished house or apartment
close in. Apply Billiards. old stand,
316 ChIckasha avenue. 11-24-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

Miss Minnie Johnson Of Ramah
Colo. has accepted a position with
the Scott Mercantile company Of this
city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

Mrs. =. + Simpson Of Blanchard will
attend the reception to be given Wed
nesday by the sorosis club and win be
the guest Of Mrs. r. E. Davenport
while in the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

As a part OF their winter campaign
Of education the local Socialists have
secured Otto +. Branstetter Of Okla
homa City for a series Of three lee
lures. Mr. Branstetter is one OF the
pioneer Socialists in the state. having
been active in the work here for the
last ten years. He was state secretary
Of the Socialist organization for four
years and as such. was IN charge Of
their state campaigns in 1897. 1908
and 1910. His activities have not been
cons ~ 10 Oklahoma. however and
he !. well and farorably known
throughout the American movement.
The first lecture OF the series, "The
Right to Work" viii be given at the
city hall December /, at 1880 p. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
seotl crltIeaIIy m.


It was reported this morning that S
S. Scott, for many years a resident OF
Chickasha, is critically i'll at his home,
southwest Of the city. He has been in
a critical condition for several weeks
and the trouble is said to be cancer OF
the stomach. Mr.. Scott is better known
10 the citizens Of Chiekasha as Scot
ty." He was the proprietor Of Scot
ty's smokehouse" in operation here
several years ago and later construct
ed the @scotty Apartments Accord
ing 10 information. grave doubts are
entertained as 10 Mr.. scott's recovery
Ills mother arrived yesterday from
Hutchinson, Kan, to be with him
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24

Announcement was made today by
Manager Green Of the Majestic theater
that beginning at Thursday afternoon :
matinee that theater viii start vaude
vile and viii in the future change acts
twice each week. For some time past
the stage Of the Majestic has been IN
dergoing a thorough overhauling and
when the curtain rises on the Thanks
giving matinee. the scenery and stage
settings win be entirely new.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-24
Short Stories
OF The Town
K. P!s eIxe smoke.

Tonight at X. P. hall. smoker viii
be held for the members. in addition
70 the degree work which win be given
TO four candidates. The method viii
be entirely new TO most OF the mem
bers - the lodge and viii be illustrat
"a throughout By lantern slides This
is a particularly new idea for the con
ferring Of the initial degree and every
member is urged 10 be present.