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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
"The Coming Farmer"

What are You doing to help the fu-
ture farmers ~ the states of this
Southwest make good2 lf you want the
boy or girl to STAY on the farm. you've
got TO show them that its the best place
20 be; that they can make the most
money and have the best health and
get more good times there than any
where else. 'f.f
They will be started on the right
road. II they go to Dallas. Texas. Feb
tuary 1924, 1914. TO see the Sixth Ma
uonal Corn Exposition and what big
things a farmer can do and he happy
and healthy in his work Farmers can
get bigger returns In the near future
from every hoy and girl he takes To
this big school and play ground. than
from anv other investment he could
make. No man or woman is happy at
work II he is not interested I'm what he
or she Is doing. Should boy or girl
be happy at work Just because he or
she is told to do 1t? No. but give tho
bov and girl share IN the Interest,"
the why's and wherefores---and they
will be content not only to do the work.
but will do IL better This may be ane
solution To the problem Of the boy leav-
ing the farm.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

as a better man to bear the Demo-
cratic standard because his term was
served in Democratic prison, Jen-
nings' in Republican penitentiary.
Crrmp is a veteran Of the Boer and
Spanish wars. When he was pardon
ed out Of the penitentiary, Governor
Cruce attempted to revoke his par
don, but was unsuccessful
Crump was sentenced on an en-
bezzlement charge in connection with
the sale OF Indian land.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
Governors Endorse Exposition.

Colorado has expressed her great in
terest in the National Corn Associa :
tion Exposition by offering a Colorado
Coin Silver" Oat Trophy three feet
high for the best peck NJ oats shown
at the sixth National Corn Exinsition.
Dallas, Tex, Feb. 1924. 1914
Her progressive governor. Hon. r. A.
Ammons. expressed his appreciation
of the work the Exposition Is trying
TO do for the betterment Of agriculture
when he said: Colorado must he rep
resented at the sixth National Corn
Exposition. The importance and ne
cessity OF this is apparent Tf there
ts no other means ~ supplying the
necessary funds I'll go down in my
own pocket for the money. rather than
let Colorado he left out al tho exposi p
tion.@ lDt
Minnesota, which once won the COL
orado oat trophy for the best neck
of oats. and has the solid silver wheat
trophy has been interested in the
work OF the National Corn Association
Exposition since it's organization. Her
governor. Hon. A. o. Eberhardt, is
one OF the states staunchest support
ers OF agricultural development. and is
not shamed to be known as its ngri-
cultural booster. He was one OF the
enthusiastic Minnesota delegates to 90
TO Columbus. Ohio. To try To secure
the next exposition which finally went
to Columbia, S. c.. In 1913.
What he and his state think Of the
sixth National Exposition coming to
Dallas, Tex, in February, 1914. viii he
in evidence at their exhibit. for which
a space 25x50 feet has been reserved
Hon Oscar p. Colquitt. governor of
Texas. will deliver the address of well
come for the state of Texas to visiting
states and delegates on the opening
day. Feb. 10, sixth National Corn Ex-
position, Dallas, Tex.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
KATY FINED OVER 8-CENT FARE


Without waiting for decision in
the controversy between the State and
the railroads over he validity CT the
two-cen fare provision of he Oklaho-
ma constitution the corporation COM
mission this last week sought to en-
force that statute and its recent or
der by imposing a fine OF $500 and
costs each in four cases against the
NJ. X & 7. railroad for collecting 3
cents a mile for passenger service in
Oklahoma. It's order seeks to require G
the stopping CT passenger trains at
the nearest station to the state limo
to allow passengers to leave the train
and purchase tickets at the two-cent
rate. The commission also alleged
violation in each instance of its or
der that no penalty should be collect
cd by train auditors from passengers
who were forced to purchase tickets
on trains.
A fifth complaint against the M. K
& T. was filed this week by two wom-
en- whose baggage was thrown from
the train when they refused to pay the
three-cent fare. The railroad has also
had further trouble with the corpora
tion commission because of $1,000
fine assessed against it for alleged vi
olation of the commissions order that
freight be moved specified distance
each day from time CT loading g.-Har-
lows Weekly
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
PRAISED ~ SUMMERS
Congressman Summers Gives lndorse-
ment and Support to the National
Corn Exposition at Dallas-

~~~F~et@fetf - Se'~
Hon. Hatton w. Summers, who re-
Gently called conference on market
ing. in Dallas, stated that the logical
meeting place of the next conference
would be with the Sixth National Corn
Exposition, in 1914. and he felt sure
that Col. Holland, who called the first
meeting in Chicago, would favor such
a plan. He also said that the present
congress appreciated the value OF this
great agricultural congress to the whole
nation. They sent "A delegation to the
Fifth National Exposition at Columbia
s. d., in 1913, and will, undoubtedly
have n committee at the Sixth National
Exposition In Dallas, in addition to
the elaborate and comprehensive gov
crnment educational exhibf which ts
now certain. A fair idea of the mag
nitude of this exhibit will he had when
l say that II will cover practically
$4,000 square feet of floor space and is
made up of ten or twelve different de-
partments.
Inasmuch as this coming exposition
beenfits the different AGRICULTURAL sec
tons OF the country. and the farmers
OF the United States. " will benefit all
the people in making more secure their
opportunities to live. Every person
should certainly give his unqualified
Endorsement and support TO move
mont that assures his country of sui
ficient supply OF food, for no nation
can attain to the highest state OF civil
ization with an underfed population.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
DIED SUDDENLY.

The infant son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Barker died very suddenly OF
congestion early Thursday. morning.
Wednesday the little fellow appeare
we'll as common but that niht took
suddenly III lie was an excantioral-
ly hrieht Ntile fellow for his age ara
hls death was a shock and q surprise
to The eptire community He3 wos
buried AZ Albany Bennington Trib-
hhA.
Mr andimFs, Iiarseplllsed1sp nngan5
until reTNt&iy waBfel1ft sarssr saaF
Or sPpDs'cair. owpod7tte 'coroer pfas-
storeAro-ss iy nG-uFl tp ~ c' 70
~ ,g50 80. 3 al; I7g'
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
Madison, Wis,
Jan. /, 1914.


NJ d. Reynolds says:
This is to certify that I have been
"A gyeat sufferer from Rheumatism
since 1894 Contracted the disease
while working with snow plow on
the railroad For several yeacs
have been obliged 20 use cruiches a
great part of the time Having used
three boxes of the Meritol Rheuma-
tism Powders. have thrown away
the crutches and am now almost fully
recovered It certainly has done Won
ders for me and heartily recommend
it NJ. d. Reynolds.
Corner Drug Store, Exclusive ag-
ents Jan.--W2S
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
DISEASES OF WOMEN

No wonder unfortunate afflicted
erng silence reang from consulting
the fear of the knife her
have become Nightmares her the
others who have before The
from the santarium alive rendered
ife a living
as scores Of men and woman
of nearly walk and condition
he of the knife
Now remember cure YOU
not even expected
of other doctor that viii that? bill
whether ted not
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
ANOTHER CONVICT
SEEKS GOvERNORSHIP

Oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. 2s.--
George Crump, Jr., of wewoka, who
was pardoned last summer by Lieu
tenant-Governor F. J. McAlester, an
nounced Wednesday that he would be
candidate for governor.
His campaign would be directed
against AL JENNINGS OF Oklahoma City
he said, and he would put himself out
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
Consultation and Examination
FREE

you have long standing Won ucb
suffering ana money having been under
faHhs TO be about
cured you hd better make your mind make
go this specialist will
oSh eTamnaon free Of charge and will tell whether your
ape Doctor Crudgnn discarded
pest pnysens IN The world The medicine all dd the
Kettle where It and fresh don't
M you say you are sound and we'll AZ are out until
he course medicine
& every way you pay our Gee Is this iair2 Treat cured
an sRR Diseases Rheumatism Malaria Poisons Piles without
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OF the 6ocos
70 benefit Whiskey Addctions
Remember all those bringing this
examination railroad fare for
first trip w lay ''i
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
coNeRessMEN lNooRsE
CORN EXPOSITION
Hon. James L. Slayden, Congressman
Form the Fourteenth District, Com
nends Sixth National Corn ESposi-
February 1924, 1914.

III the Sixth National Corn Exposi-
tlon means more cOrnbread. better
cornhread and oftener. I'm for it, is
the way Hon James l.. SIayden in
dorses the Sixth National Corn Expo
sitio, to be held in Dallas. February
1924. 1914.
I'm mighty glad" he continued,
such an important exposition is to
he held in Dallas and hope the result
will he To develop so much interest In
agriculture, II will have the effect of
increasing production to satisfy tho
hunger Of the people. now clamOring
against the high cost OF living and tn
provide better marketing facilities for
the farmer"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Oddities in the way Of plant life
(phyto-anachronisms) to be seen In
the biological laboratories in January
are; Indian corn. just silking out,
and green string beans. These have
been grown by the botany section In
the laboratory.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Prof p. e. Laird, coach Of athletics
at Southeastern, has sent Out over 200
letters concerning the Fifth Annual
Inter-High School Track Meet, which
is to be held under the auspices OF
Southeastern in the spring.
In addition to the track meet prop
er, there will be a High School and
teachers tennis tournament.
The object of the meet is to foster
friendly and cooperative spirit
among the schools of Southeastern
Oklahoma, and to center pride and
loyalty in all activities of school
The events in the field and track
meet will be as follows: lOc. 220
44O yard dashes; 100, 220 yard low
hurdles; running high, and broad
jump; pole vault; discus throw; shot
put; and relay race.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

For each of these events medals
will be given as follows; First, gold
second. silver; third, bronze. A beau
tiful silver loving cup will be given to
the team scoring the highest unmber
of points. This cup becomes the
permanent property of the school
holding it three times in succession.
Heretofore Ardmore has been the
successful contender but this spring 1t
is possible that new teams will show
unsuspected strength.
Preident and Mrs. Murdaugh ten
dered their second faculty dinner Sat
urday night. A most enjoyable TIME
was spent
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30
Specialist on Chronic, Nervous and
= Private Diseases
Remember, treat Eczema, Cancer Piles Rheumatism
and Chronic Constipation

all
If no | make
a meddlesome surgery.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Miss Kathleen Abbott will represent
Southeastern In the InterNormal
School Reading contest which takes
place in Edmond, the seat of the Cen
tral Normal school, on February 2.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Recently Prof. A. Linscheid, head rs
the department of English. delivered
an address before the normal school
and visitors on the subject, THE Val
lie of College Education" Mr. Lin
scheid's remarks were so terse and 81
fective that every student felt rein
forced in his own thoughts and i'm
pressions of the value of higher edu-
cation.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

President Murdaugh addressed the
teachers of Madil last Saturday and
states that the teachers are coming
hundred strong to attend the sum-
mer school in June.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Miss Abbott, who is a pupil Of Mrs
Joe Lou Adams. head of the depart
ment of expression in Southeastern,
not only won plumes to her credit
when she took the popular decision in
the recent contest, but will ably rep
resent Southeastern in the coming
State meet Miss Abbott, who pos
sesses a charming personality, gives
promise of developing into a talented
reader.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Last Tuesday, February 20, Rev. o.
C. Fontaine delivered an impressive
memorial address upon THE Life and
Ideals of Robert E. Lee" Rev. Fon-
taine talked patriotically, and at times
tenderiy, of the South's chiefest SON
The exercises were attended by many
citizens OF Durant
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

Students Of lhe departRentsqf n 10
osy have beene greatly pleassls. wit4
the arrival ana installaHen sef regular
biology tables This Is n a5nlarked adj
difion toythe aeRartmsBtigRd VIII aid
in efficiency. o8tegsa 81
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-30

President Murdaugh has returned
from Oklahoma City, where he went
to lay matters of interest for the
school before the State board Of ed
ucation. While there he also presid-
ed over the deliberations Of the coun-
ell of normal school presidents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27
SPEND FIVE MINUTES HERE EVERY DAY
AND YOU'LL KNOW ALL ABOUT THE WAR

London learns today that the
Germans have swept all Belgium,
and the allied troops have been
driven aeros the border into North
ern France.
The kalser's armed hordes are
now ready to begin their march on
Paris. Lille. Just across the border
and the largest city In Northern
France, has already been evacuated
by the allied forces In the hope
that the Germans, meeting no re-
slstance, Will not destroy II.
This meek giving up Of Lille,
which ls the seat Of the Iisle thread
Industry and has population OF
$4,000, Ia In strange contrast with
that cIty's militant history. For
Lille. a fertilization OF the first
class. successfully withstood the
bombardment of the Austrians In
1892.
II you want to know how
Parislans are feeling today, reflect
that the distance from LILLE TO
PARIS is about the distance be-
tween NORTH YAKIMA AND Sc
ATTLE, between 115 and 100 miles.
II Paris 10 In danger, Berlin 10 In
even greater danger.
Already tho Russians arc before
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

many and Austria-1ungary alono
the French frontier Is in the neIoh.
borhood Of t,S5o.ooo-a numerlcaI
superiority Of 500.
German strategy called for =
very small assignment Of troops 10
fight the Russians along the east.
ern frontier, when the war broke
out. leaving the defense princlpaIIv
to the reservlsts.
All that stands between the Rus.
slams and Berlin is force Of about
100000.
" appears that Il was The
kalser's plan to smash France and
the allies first, then, at his leisure.
devote his attention TO Russia.
X was the unexpected strenoth
and grit OF little Belgium that
seems TO have spilled the Germae
beans.
Experts believe the allies are
playing a saeaclous waiting qame.
Obviously. too, the kaiser hasn't
laid all his cards on the table. BUT
AS MATTERS STAND. WE HAVE
THE REMARKABLE PROSPECT
(WHICH FUTURE EvENTS
MAY PROVE TO BE REMOTE
OF A GERMAN PARIS AND 4
RUSSIAN BERLlNl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

the important city OF Posen, In
Eastern Germany. IFS miles due
east OF Berlin. True, the Germans
are nearer to Paris than the Rus
SLAMS are to Berlin, but
As the Russians advance. they
are bottling up the Germans In
Eastern forts. And Germany. en-
gaeng the French and English on
the one hand and the Russians on
the other, needs all her fighting
men.
Germany's Invading forces along
the French frontier seem TO have
gained no Important advantage
since the allies changed their STRAIT.
egy from the offensive to the de-
fensive. The fact that all the war
ring nations are Withholding infor.
nation may be taken TO mean that
conditions are drawn and inde-
elslve.
The withholding OF casualty lists
Is good strategy. II the number OF
killed and wounded were made
known, II would be possible for the
enemy to estimate approximately
the numerical strength OF troops by
the use Of averages.
Probably the French. British and
Belgian strength Is about f,o55,ooo
men. while tho strength of Ger
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

Others. no doubt. think 1t not bad
at all
/ have been criticised for telling
In blunt language the conditions
have found in my Investigations into
life in Seattle at night One man
writes that | have shown nothing
new. nothing that every mature
man does not know"
n my only purpose was to hold
up TO view the vile and ugly and
TO make them appear attractive, my
correspondents criticism OF me
would be Justified. But that Ia
not my purpose. nor The Stars.
True, every mature man" knows
the difference between morality and
irn orslity. He knows the process
BY which morality becomes immoral
ity. am telling every mature
man" nothing new when ! say that
man 10 the hunter and woman the
prey. He knows that. He knows
that the hunt goes on INCREASINGLY.
But every mature man" does
NOT know. unless he himself be
hunter with what cunning the traps
are set. He does not know where
they are hid. Not many fathers and
mothers know.
MY purpose 10 TO tell them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27
Mint Think about III
9Ezt0 oH.7 mr. AE1vJ AMMAN
W Ey
oZze AoeczsA-

ulsseo w snopnef one
,rsv with this fellow called WOODY wilson.
Will be the newspapers and STATESMEN" o speoa
privilege ....s. h.,,anno % ,urrbls rb.v
OF Wilson's for gov
But now they're rsnesns '" CHORUS
10 head IL off, -. - 49, ..,o. 20 war Afer
through, there's
Sam 70 think of owning ana running
=, ,eaeeful service 10 horribiei HORHlblEll
Of this cuously fne ensnoe 70 auee
and exp'o tne 'oene's
~. ~, davs nd they'll thro"
o trusted anu PscNsses o."
,..x Inv bales barrels at scar -. ,,,--- n.
tne 1000 "oss '""'' INV 's' ~
tl-.,s.rs 20 me. 10 on right track
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27
SENTENCE
TWOMORE
AUTOISTS

Two prominent business
men were sentenced 10 terms
IN the city jail today and fined
heavily for speeding and reek-
less driving. respectively. by
Acting Police Judge Thomas
3. Mac Mahon.
W. c. phillips. es22 10th av. ".
sscrefary.treasurer OF the sunny
side Fuel Co. was given the limit
sentence OF the police court. ti0o
fine and 30 days in jail. as the re
suit OF an accident several weeks
ago. In which two boys were In
jured. one seriously. by his auto
mobile.
Appeal: Give Bond
Oliver ID. Colyin. Vice president
and general manager OF the Seat
tie Car 4 Foundry Co. was fined
$50 and sentenced one day In jail.
and fined $50 for alleged speeding.
Both temporarily escaped actual.
iy serving their Jail sentences by
appealing from the decision. In
both cases, Judge MacMahon set
their bail bonds at $500.
In sentencing Phillips. MAGMA
hon said he deeply regretted that
the legislature had placed restric-
tions on the police court Judge.
making II impossible to sentence
offNAders as they should be sen
fenced.
Boy Badly Injured
Phillips auto struck and knock.
ed down 12-year-old Dean Estes.
son OF c. G. Estes. 5515 ilth ay.
n. T., and f2-year-oId Eugene Rob
ert speck, COOS Sixth av. n. Il.
Estes injuries were so serious that
he f. still unable to walk.
Phillips and other occupants OF
the car declared they didn't see the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27
ROBERT ROUNDER SEES LOTS OF
SPOONING ON MOONLIGHT DANCE
EXCURSION ONLAKEWASHINCTON

face II seems to me that the
chances OF a young girl keeping
straight are about $3.50"
You read In your newspaper an
advertisement OF moonlight boat
ride. The steamer leaves such.and.
such dock at such-and.such an
hour. There will be orchestral
music and dancing Light lunches
will be served. The steamer viii
return at such.andsuch an hour. II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27
HARD TO KEEP "sTRAloHr'

I have a friend 10 whose house
recently the stork brought baby
boy.
"The wife" he told me, wanted
n girl. But ! am glad. I've been
around too much not to know the
dangers that a girl nowadays must
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

with The facts"
Alarmed by the danger OF an
aerial raid Of England from Ostend.
N the Germans should take the
Belgian port. England has rushed
marines to help the Belglans there
In announcing that they had ar
rived. First Lord OF the Admiralty
Winston Churchill said the force
was large one, but he gave no
definite figures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27
BUTTE MINERS GO
ON THE WARPATH

BUTTE, Aug 2Mners insureing
tion 0 Mine union
down head
quarters, where all but compelled to join
effort frghten
hundred members Of the federation
m md vas
Tomorrow the Insurgents maj on othe mines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

The usual official morning state
ment of war developments was sig-
nificantly withheld here today. TN
officially. II is reported that the
Germans had penetrated the
Franco. British line between Mont.
medy and Longwy, French frontier
towns
Even the government has admit
ted that the German pressure upon
the allies front al these two points
was such that both eventually
would have 10 be abandoned.
Report Flank Attack
The war office did not deny
report that German flankers con
sisting OF two army corps are try
ing 10 force withdrawal on the
part OF the allies extreme left,
thus weakening their center. II
was believed the latter had suffi-
Client reserves. however, to prevent
this.
The French artillery had re-
pulsed a cavalry raid against the
allies left wing.
German losses. said the war Of
flee. had thus far been thrice
those OF the allies, though the lat.
ter were staggering
Unofficial reports had II that the
allies roll was 10000 killed.
wounded, captured and missing.
An Ostend dispatch to the Lon
don Express said Lille. France. had
surrendered TO the kaiser's forces.
the mayor having previously dis
armed the police and warned the
people not to resist. as II was use
less and would only provoke Ger.
man reprisals.
The British government termed
Germany's official statements by
wireless OF the war situation men
dacious and utterly at variance
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

all seems innocuous and innocent
enough
You have mental picture OF
young girls, properly chaperoned.
dancing with young men OF their
acquaintance. The music Ia pretty.
The moonlight plays on the water.
80, when your daughter asks II
she may so with party OF friends
on one OF these moonlight excur-
sions. you consent without hesita.
tion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-27

Seattle's night life is no worse
than that Of many other cities. In
many instances II is not as bad.
Many people think Il Is bad enough.