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cessation Of noise. but soon as the sun be-
gan to fail the alleged musicians took up
the wondrous tale and kept 1t up until
felt I was going mad.
They all played. they all sang! ofcourse
no two chose the same tune and they con-
timed their instrumental labors or their
vocal performances with a cheerful disre-
gard of the efforts OF any one else in the
vicinity. To this day cannot comprehend
how they stood it and have never been
sure why was not taken from the apart
ment to the psychopathic ward Of some
hospital.
Again I ask for an explanation OF the
want of neighborly responsibility? Did the
players Of instruments find that their own
noise deafened them to that OF all others!
Did they have no consideration for those
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Pictures for Class Room.

Il am writing for our seventh grade
room. We want to get some pictures.
either geographical or historical, Of Eu-
rope or the United States. and will be glad
to pay any express or mail charges. or we
will call for them. E R. D." r
This appeal comes from a schoolgirl. i
hope there is some one who will be able
to comply with her request and supply
her with the pictures she wishes for her
school room.
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hot water and steamed for half an hour?
ate some at a friends house which were
nice for dessert and simple in an emer-
gency. I recoIlect that they contained
-four. baking powder, and milk, but am
quite sure no egg. B. s."
For fig filling for layer cake. put one
cup Of water into a saucepan with half
cup Of sugar. set over the fire. cook ten
minutes; stir in one pint OF figs. chopped
fine. Cook together until soft and when
cold spread on cake. 1 am sorry cannot
give you the exact recipe you desire for
cup puddings. but hope some one else
may see your request and send the direc-
tions.
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other apartment house. It was hot weather
and the windows were all open most Of the
time. There were two or three fats to
every floor and the buildings were seven
stories high. Perhaps was mistaken In
stating that there was pianola, . victrols.
a piano, mandolin. q violin. or some SINH
lar instrument Of torture in each apart
ment and that every one was on a differ
ent key and that all played at once, but
my remark was not 50 much exaggerated
as one might think. During the daylight
hours there was an occasional grateful
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Chairs for Inpalids.

Il have two wheel chairs to offer your
Corner: one has a handle so that 1t can
be pushed, the other can be propelled by
the person who sits in it II he or she can
use the hands. 1 could not pay the ex
pense Of sending them, but would gladly
give them. They belonged to a dear old
lady who wanted worthy people to have
them. Now I have a request to make also.
Is there a bicycle anywhere for an IL year
old boy who has to work most Of the year
and can only go to school a short time?
The school is too far away for him to
walk. His mother is too poor to buy 8
wheel for him. but would be glad to pay
the expense Of getting 1t here and few
repairs. He is a bright and hard working
child and is in sore need of a little educa-
tion. MRS. JOE E."
1t is a pleasure once in a while to accom-
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3 3
Can't Afford Much Music.

I'VE are two sisters and have a fine
piano. but can't afford much music and
would be so much obliged If any one with
pieces that are no longer needed would
send them to us. We would gladly pay
carriage for them. Maybe We could be
of some use to some one some time.
H. L.
Nearly every musician has music she
could spare without much self-denial. It
would be appreciated by these girls. and 1
trust they may not have to wait long for
a response to their appeal.
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pany a request by an offer Of a gift as is
done in this case. So many Of our letters
are merely appeals for help Of all sorts
for gifts Of various kinds. that IT does me
good to receive a communication from
one who offers as well as asks. ! am sure
some applicants for her address will soon
come from those to whom the wheel chairs
can be of use. and l trust that there will
be no delay in an offer of a wheel for the
bright 11-year-old who has to work for
his living as well as go to school.
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and I am swayed to the conclusion that
I must be In q singulariy small minority.
wish some thoughtful reader Of these
remarks would try to explain to me why
We have such a weak sense OF neighborly
responsibility along the lines have men
toned. By what process does one arrive
at the point where she can turn over and
go to sleep. no matter how weary she may
be. while she knows that in all probability
her child's walls are robbing the neigh
borhood of rest? How does the owner Of a
dog adjust himself to the situation OF leav-
ing q bowling canine to bark or whine or
yelp himself tired Oby the way. did a dog
ever do that? think have known them
to keep it UP for hours at a stretch, ap-
parently unwearieD with no thought Of the
dwellers in the vicinity whose nerves are
racked or who are held from needed slum-
ber by the sins OF his pet?
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=
Student IN Agriculture.

Il would be thankful for those farm
journals offered by Grace S. B. am a
student in agriculture and they would
help me great deal. If you will ship them
to me the charges will be gratefully paid.
JOSEPH c."
Although the farm journals offered by
Grace S. B. had been given away before
this letter was received ] print it in the
hope that some Of our many readers who
have similar periodicals may be moved to
send for the address Of this student of
agriculture and supply him with the reading
matter he needs and Graves.
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Wants Copies of Poems.

II would be pleased to have copies Of
the following poems. also the names Of
the authors The first l wish begins:
would flood your path with sunshine.
would fence you from all i'll
The second starts off:
:" I'm thankful for sun and for showers.
The Lord makes the winter and May
THE third begins:
"' Great old world: I tell you.
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e ss::.s : =: s::: :sss :s:
~ dependent upon me have died. and
in the loneliness which follows
am glad both Of the work which
is necessary for my support and for in
terest in the sufferings and needs Of others.
/ therefore send suggestions in reply to
some of the letters which appear in the
Helping Hand department. P. c. states
that saturating the head with bay rum
will remove vermin. l will add that satur-
ating with listerine is equally good To
]. G. w. 1 would say that rubbing band
Of turpentine around the table, cupboard,
or other article Of furniture will drive and
keep away any kind Of ant as long as the
odor lasts. which usually is several days,
and by persistent repetition Of this remedy
the ants will become discouraged andleave
altogether. 1 am glad to give Mrs. L. A. S.
a recipe for chile gravy. 1 wish to say. by
the way, that 1 have many embroidery
patterns which will send to such as will
state just what specific pattern-that is.
for what article-they need.
CHILE GRAVY-Soek dried red pep
pers in cold water over night or for several
hours until soft; scrape out the pulp.
freeing from seeds, with the fat of a
table knife. In hot lard fry minced
onion and IL liked, a little garlic; also IL
liked. tomato pulp may be added. Then
add the wet pepper pulp. stir until well
assimilated- II preferred thickened. add
flour or cornstarch as usual for this use.
Salt TO taste. This is standard gravy,
used by the Mexicans to pour over al
most any meat or vegetable dish-for II is
a mistake to think they cook everything
with chile-they only add the sauce as
above made. Fresh green peppers, mild
or hot, may be substituted for the red.
first toasting them. peeling of the thick.
tough skin which blisters UP, then mincing
and using in gravy as above. This is not
chile sauce but gravy. J. H. A"
This correspondent shows her apprecia-
ton OF the truth that work for others is
the best way in which to ease ones own
heartaches. I only wish / could have
printed one Of the most valuable items she
gave. telling Of the method by which she
had exterminated bedbugs and other
vernin, but unfortunately she used for
the purpose q proprietary article, and this
I cannot mention. / am sorry and will
send her address to any one eager enough
TO know the remedy to write and ask
about it am grateful to her on my own
account and on behalf Of those whom her
suggestions will help.
4 Il
Recommends Formaldehyde Candle.
" wish to say to those troubled with
bedbugs that the remedy recommended by
a health officer is to seal the room alright
and burn q formaldehyde candle in It for
twenty-four hours Not living thing can
or will remain in the room II the man
who wrote Of the trouble he had in those
lines lives near, we might be able to look
him ui or get in touch with him and learn
Just what he needs and relieve both him
and his family. MRS. +. +. s."
hope tine writer Of the letter may see
this offer and write for the address Of Mrs
F. +. s. As to the formaldehyde, regret
TO say that personally I have not found It
entirely satisfactory. 1t will undoubtedly
scatter the bedbugs which are lodging in
parts OF the room where the fumes Of the
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COMMON NEIGHBORHOOD NUISANCES

who might be disturbed by their attempts7
Did they reap 30 much enjoyment from
these that II was worth the possible DIS
tress TO every one else? II any one can
rise and explain I shall be most gratsfui.-
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formaldehyde can get to them. but IL they
are fntrenched in the walls or in the wood
work my experience has been that after
the odor has evaporsted they will show
themselves again
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They All Played and Sang.

couple OF summers ago I was so un-
fortunate as to have to spend two or three
weeks in a city apartment which backed
up to within thirty or forty feet OF an
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would never reach the point where my own
child or my own dog would not worry me
more by the noise he made than he would
any one else. / would suffer vicsriously
for the others who were ob1ursating the
disturbance, as well as on my own account
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through all ranks and In all occupations Of
society. You can understand the conduct
Of TIE knife grinder who blows his horn or
rings his bell under your window regardless
Of the rest or work he may be interrupt
Ing. just as you can excuse the yells of
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Don't care what they say

Don't care what they say
Il would be most grateful for copies OF
these. MRS. W. A H"
/ hope some one may be able to supply
the desire of this Correspondent and will
give her address on application.
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and garbage make Unnecessary noise in
the discharge Of their duties7 And to come
within the house and in touch with those
who are supposed to have gentier ten
dencies, why should persons Of like nature
with ourselves keep so-called music-either
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interests there are in the world to max,
even a shut-In's life worth living.
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the itinerant vegetable or fruit vender who
cries his wares raucousIy along the street.
These noise producers are working for their
living and their calls and clangings are
part Of their stock in trade. without them
you would not know their goods were
offered for sale. You can even tolerate the
banging OF the beaters on rugs on the roof
or in the back yard. because you know
the cleaning must be done and II Ia being
performed in the only locality that presents
itself.
But what good is gained by the unneces-
sary honkings Of an automobile which
wake the echoes OF your street at mid
night? Why should the collectors OF ashes
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Would Help the Sick.

II am glad Of the opportunity OF telling
you how much pleasure l have from the
Helping Hand department and how much
pity comes into my heart sometimes as
read It and know OF the lack OF joy and
happiness in some liyes-perhaps because
my life has always been so full of happi-
ness and love. 1 wonder IL there are any
readers Of the corner who are i'll near here.
magazines and flowers. or by reading to
them, / would be delighted to do so. I
would also like to add that have a copy
of I'm a-wearyin' for You.' published
with the music. The music is quite as
beautiful as the words. and would be glad
to send the words to any one who would
care for them. MRS. E. Ed"
Thank you for the nice things you say
about the Corner. It is always a lovely
thing to me when those who are happy
themselves wish to pass on some Of their
cheer to others. There must be some who
are i'll and lonely. and hope they may
see your offer and be able to accept It
Some Family Papers.
"I am a boy Il years old and fond of
reading. As we have large family. father
finds it impossible to subscribe for any
family papers. I would much like back
numbers-as many as possible-and would
gladly pay postage on them. r. NJ. L."
This is the sort Of request which ought
to appeal to q large class Of the community.
We always wish to encourage q boy who
loves reading. and am sure there must
be In several houses accumulations Of such
magazines as he wishes which would glad.
ly be sent to him. I will give his address
on application
q 4
Fig Layer Cdkc.
"Can won rive ma n rectpe for fir layer
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Some Family Papers.
Fig Layer Cdke.

Can you give me q recipe for hg layer
cake. also a recips for cup puddings with
fruit dropped In center, the cups put in
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FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.


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Perpades All Glasses.

Lack Of what 1 have called neighborly
responsibility seems to be conspicuous
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
Reception Complimentary to
Rev. and Mrs. Walker.

The members of the congregation OF
the Methodist church entertained at
a reception on Tuesday evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Gil
key complimentary to Rev. and Mrs. G.
S. Walker, who left on Thursday eve
ming for New Haven, Connecticut,
where the former will resume his the
illogical studies at Yale university
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilkey was
decorated with potted plants and cut
flowers, and was thronged throughout
the evening with friends OF the retir-
ing minister and his wife. A delightful
musical program was feature that
was enjoyed. AS tokens of the esteem
Of the congregation Mrs Walker was
presented with a lavallier, and to
Mr.. Walker was given travelling bag.
Both Of these gifts We're complete
surprise to the guests Of honor. At
a late hour delicious ice course was
served Probably one hundred friends
CT Mr.. and Mrs. Walker called during
the evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
Faculty Recital.


A large and thoroughly appreciative
audience gathered at the college On
Monday evening for the annual fac
ulty reception and recital. Practical
ly all the music lovers Of Chickasha
were present, ard the three new mem
bers of the music faculty Prof. Rich
ter, Miss Anderson and Miss Bennett
were given cordial welcome. The
entire program was enjoyed each
number being received with applause.
After the last number the audience
was invited by President Austin to adj
journ to the library, where the mem
bers Of the faculty formed receiving
line. At the head of the line stood
President and Mrs Austin. The in
lerest and enthusiasm of the large
audience present last Monday evening
augurs well for the success OF the
school. year Miss Frances Davis is
the new head of the expression depart
ment, who also appeared on the pro
gram at the recital, was given par
ticularly pleasing reception,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
How she Stopped the Train.

A high, stiff feather on girls ha
caught in a bellrope as she was pass
ing through a car. Kate Urson Clarl
writes in Lesle's. She shook her heaC
IN order to free herself but the feather
had become well intertwisted with the
bellrore and would not out. Suddenly
fhe train stopped with a terrific jerk
Which threw the girl to the floor anc
half the passengers from their seats
The trainmen came rushing in to flnc
what was the matter, while pallic
conductor swung himself off, expect
ing 70 find ct least rock on the track
The feather was quite torn from the
G'rFs hat-and nobody on the trair
cared If it was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
Enqapement Announced.

The elder residents os Chickasha
who are friends of Mrs. Frank Tine
man, formerly Of Chickasha, lut now
OF 1l Reno, Will be interested to learn
Of the announcement of the engage
ment and approaching marriage OF
Miss Mignon Crowder, who is Miss
Tinsmans sister, to Mr.. Campbell of
I'll Reno. Miss Crowder, together with
her mother, Mrs. Crowder, and her
sister, Miss Nell Crowder Of Kansas
City, are spending the winter in El
Reno as the guests of Mrs. Tinsman.
During the residence Of Mrs Tinsman
in Chickasha her mother and sisters
frequently visited her, and they have
many warm friends here who are in
terested in their welfare.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
utooian Society Reorganizes.
PHONE IS

utooian Society Reorganizes.
At very enthusiastic meeting in
the auditorium of the Oklahoma Col
lege for Women, the Utopian society
reorganized and chose the officers for
the year. Miss Ruby John Canning
was reelected president; Miss Freda
Decker, vice president; Miss Rebecca
Armstrong. second vice president;
Miss Davis, secretary; Miss Ruth
Pierce, treasurer; Miss Jefell Stubs,
sergeant at arms; Miss Bonnie Chris
tian, yell leader; Miss Lyla Smith.
press reporter One half OF the stu
otnts are members of this society.
The Utopians have been most success
ful in the past year and all are working
and expecting to again receive the
cup which is presented annually by
the faculty to the society making the
l1est record Everyone is invited to
the first regular meeting to be held
next week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
TheSunshine
Three Phones--14.

Mrs. Reford Bond win entertain the
1907 Bridge club on next Friday aft.
ernoon at her home, on Kansas ave
nue..
Mrs. VIII Owsley and children ere
the guests of Mrs. H. c. Seitz in Ok
lahoma City.
Mrs. Henry johnson and children
are spending the weel. end in Okla
homa City.
Mrs. j. B. Sparks has been the guest
this week of Mrs. F. E. Riddle in Okla
homa City.
Mrs. j. C. Cravens is spending the
week in Oklahoma City, the guest of
relatives.
Mr. Henry White left last Saturday
for Norman to re-enter the state uni
versity.
Mrs. F. NJ. Frey spent yesterday in
Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26

Dr. Lyman Abbott, the eloquent anC
finccre anti-suffragist, said at dinner
in New York: Il am convinced that
despite all this sex equality talk, won
an in her heart still longs to look vi
TO man in reverence. A diplomat at {
dinner in Washington took down the
seasons belle. You rayish all hearts
the dipscmat said to her. You make
a fresh conquest every week True,
said the belle. and sighed 'True-anc
Id give all my slaves for the mas
ter"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
ACUTE INDIGESTION.

Il was annoyed for over a year by
attacks Of acute indigestion, followed
by constipation, writes Mrs. NJ. J..
Gallagher, Geneva. n. Y 81 tried
everything that was recommended to
me for this complaint but nothing did
me much good until about four months
ago saw Chamberlains Tablets ad.
yertised and procured bottle of them
from our druggist. soon realized
that ! had gotten the right thing for
they helped me at once. Since taking
two bottles Of them can eat heartily
without any bad effects. Sold by all
dealers'-Ady. dew
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting.

An interesting meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary occurred at the home
Of Mrs. Ben Morgan on yesterday aft.
ernoon. Rev. Edward Fl. Eckel of ST.
Louis, successor to Rev. Percy Silver.
who last year was appointed chaplain
at West Point Military academy, was
present and delivered an excellent adj
uress. Quite number of visitors
we're present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
War Of the Roses.

The "War of the Roses was waget
between the houses of York and Ian
caster and their adherents. 1455-14S5
The Lancastrians chose as their EN-
blom red rose. while the Yorkisfi
selected white rose. While no grea
popular principle was at stake, tn,
struggle indirectly did much for th,
cause of democracy 1t was said tha
no fewer than II princes of the
blood and as many as $50 of the no
bility were killed. The effect of this
upon the future political status of the
country was immense.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
In the Line of Duty.

What's become of that particular.
ly agile young dancing master they
used to have here? I've not seen him
lately Haven't you heard? Why.
he went to New Zealand to study the
folk dances of the Maoris. When he
got SO he knew the steps better than
the natives themselves, the Maoris
who admired him immensely, made .
meal OFF the poor fellowi"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26

When you have an achy. stretchy
feeling and you are dull. tired and dis
couraged, it is sign Of approaching
malaria or chills. You should act
quickly to ward off an attack Herbine
offers you the help you need. 1t de-
stroys the maIarial germ. drives out
all impurities and makes you feel
bright, vigorous and cheerful. Price
SOC. Sold by Owl Drug Store.-Adv.
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
Music Club viii Have Float.

Among the many pretty floats be
ing planned for the Trades Parade
will be that of the MacDcwell Music
club. The members of the club are
taking much interest in the proposed
decorations of their float, and it
premises to be most artistic and
pretty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. w W. Johnson, (Olivo
L. McClintic) arrived in Chickasha
Sunday evening and were the guests
Of Miss Anne Wade O'Nell until Tues
day Mr. and Mrs Johnson are on
their way to Dallas, which city will Re
their home, and are making the trip
in their car.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26

Home products thereby helping to
build up our city and state.
We sell the following and many
other items made in Oklahoma.
Full Cream Flour, made in Chickasha.
Summer Yellow Cooking Oil, made in
Chickasha
Iten Cakes and Crackers, made in
Oklahoma.
New State and Louis Coffee, made in
Oklahoma.
Majestic Hams and Bacon, made in
Oklahoma.
Can't Spill Oil Cans, made in OKLA
homa
Full Cream Cheese, made in Oklahoma
PimeIto Cheese, made in Oklahoma.
Our store is open until 7 o'clock
evenings
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
Rural Neiahhors Club.

A delightful meeting of the Rural
NeigL5ors clu1 was held on yesterday
at tho homo Of Mrs. John Quinn. The
afternoon was spent informally ami
a delicious luncheon was served.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-26
1907 Bridge Club.

Mrs. Harry Ludlow entertained the
1907 Bridge club in delightful fash
ion on Wednesday afternoon. After
the games collation. was served to
Mrs. T. H. Dwyer, Mrs. J. B. Sparks,
Mrs Morgan Hamilton, Mrs. Will Mel
ton, Mrs. Frank Bailey Mrs. r. Il.
Slusher, Mrs Reford Bond, Mrs. P. G..
Spinning and Mrs. L. c. Hutson. The
next meeting of the club will be with
Mrs. Bond.