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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-26
SHEEP AND LAMBS.

Receipts. SlO0i all for slIuEhtsr No sales on
i've weight. Feeling steady. County dressed
hogs. steady 81 loo FOR medium % llght weights.
SEles--tls late Wednesday J. @. Curtis Sons
80 state hogs 206 ID average s. 40 per 100 ID;
2 rO4gLs. 49,. 50 40.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
KNOWLEDGE CONTEST

Following will be found a number of brief
paragraphs each bringing out a few of the
distinctive features or characteristics OF the
citys business institutions or professional
men. There is query or two In each para
graph. TO the person who first answers
them correctly In detail will be given choice
of the prizes noted above. The next near
est correct answer will be given next choice,
and so on to the last.
Names must not be abbreviated but given
In the usual styles Of the firms advertising.
In giving addresses, the street number
should be given where available and 1t Is
available when 1t on the door or In the
telephone directory. All answers must be
neat and legiblc. There Is no guessing
about these, there Is "A clue in every one
by which the identity may be confirmed.
Any of the parties sketched herein are
privileged to answer any questions you
may ask, except to tell you are are 1T
Answers may be sent by mail or brought
10 this office any time before next Thursday
evening, Next Sunday the sequel to this
feature will he published. At that time
the prize winners will be announced and
they are then entitled to call and get their
prizes.
The competition is open to everyone eX-
cept employees of this paper and their rea-
tives.
Address PAUL PRY, Care Ardmoreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
What bank in Ardmore is the "Rol
of Honor" bank This Roll of Hon

What bank in Ardmore is the Roll
of Honor bank? This Roll of Hon
or is made up of the banks in the United
States flew in number) that have "A surplus
equal or exceeding capital stock which al
ways adds to security of "A banks patrons
and shows II commendAble growth. There
are II lot of other commendabe things that
might be said about this bank. 1t has re
sources that equal a million and half dol
lars its deposits are more than Il million
1t is the oldest bank in oklahoma and the
largest in Carter county. Its long record
of faithful service to the public, its careful
and conservative methods, progressive
within the limit of sound banking, make
1t the ideal bank in which TO place Il de
pOsit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
who is this abstracter that has

z put in several years compiling
the history of titles to real estate in this
county? on file in his Office will be found
the history of the title to every piece of
realty in the county, brought down to
date each evening. lie issues abstracts
of title on very short notice and at very
reasonable rates. His abstracts are trust
worthy and reliable. His long experience
and careful methods secure accuracy. You
will find his office on ground floor not
far from the county court house. Give
his name and address. His only business
is abstractng.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

o. "If you have beauty, come III
take ii; If you have none, come,
III make it." This Is the incentive that
is offered by II certain leading studio; and
1t is Il drawing card, for the man or woman
has not yet been found who does not want
to look his or her best in n photograph.
This studio has not been established more
than hundred years, but 1t was here be-
fore. 1t is centrally located, upstHirs,-
fronting the rising sun. Does all kinds of
photo work, except the poor kind lie
knows how to get the best out of any sub
ject that appears before the camera. What
is the name and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
Where is the grocery store wher,


III
u you can teach your dollars to
have more cents? 1t Is II cash grocery
where the jingle of the coin on the counter
brings the goods from the shelves and
puts them in your arder at II little less
expense. 1t is II store that has been run
ming six years-nO longer an experiment.
Many of the frugal people who are tired
of helping to pay the other fellows grocery
bill have become patrons. They deliver to
any part of the city. They offer good prices
for country produce Carry big line
of fancy and staple groceries and table deli
cacles. Exclusive agents for Bour's fine
conees. The Man With a Conscience. "
Who Is he?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
feed store that began business In

AZ feed store that began business In
Here We introduce II grocery and
this city more than a dozen years ngo
II there Is anything In the catalogue Of
good things to eat that is not found In
this store II certainly has not been dis
covered yet Table deliCaces of every de
scriptlon will be found here nt the right
price. and he also makes speciality Of
country produce. hay and feed, 1t is the
store that has the Royal Blend coffee and
the Quail flour. The only reason he car
rIes these brands is because he can find
nothing better 1t Is name that requires
two capitals to spell IT, What is the name
and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
are worth while, anywhere. What Is the
name and address?

Az Here's hoping that you will never
~ get sick or meet with an accident
OF any sort. but II you should be so un-
fortunate where Is the best place In the
world 10 be taken To get perfect service
and proper nursing back to convalescence
and health? 1t is a thoroughly up-to-dGtc
private hospital for surgical, genealogical
and medical cases. A modern ambulance
will come ON call and from that time on
you will receive every care and attention
that will coax you back to normal con
dition Pathology, bacterlology, radiOgra-
phy. Wassermun and Sociological work.
Give the name and address.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
2 E
Ii used to be the custom to card
unl Slin 1 Ln L.lAIL LAI. IL .nIlt

nc 1t used to be the custom to card
~ and spin the cloth for II new suit
of clothes and have it made right in the
home. Then came the cloth by the yard
in the stores-and the tailor 1ourished.
Then came the ready-made clothing, but
lots of people do not like the "hand-me-
downs" Now the tailoring is centered in
the large cities. an evolution, just like
that which is Transforming every industry
The big tailoring houses can make the suits
TO measure just as cheap ready mades.'
Who is the exclusive suit to measure
man in ArdmOrey His motto, "$1T is
enough" Downstairs. Give name and ad-
dress
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

~ In this number we give you pair
q of cleaners who have been very
busy In the game" for several years. They
have their work rightly divided-one takes
care of the clothes and the other looks after
the hats. There is no better place in Okla
hOma to get entire satisfaction. They are
out for a "spOtless town" II they had
step-ladder long enough they could take
the spots Off the sun and never mar its
lustre a particle. They will send for the
suit any time you say,-or the hat. Your
head is the most observed of any part of
your person-fOr goodness sake have n
clean hat. What are the names and where
are they located! Sell you new suit, made
to measure-if you want it.-cheap as
hand me downs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
z @


VU ThtTe Is IN This city one Of the
W most complete sanitary establish
ments for the treatment of all chronic dis
eases of men and women. The apparatus
used in this Institution are of the latest
models. In order that you may know some
thing of this institution we are going
to give You Il brief description of some of
their appliances. They have electrical. dry
hot air, vapOr and needle shower baths ;
also electric vibratory massage. 1t Is con
Quoted by people who have made study
of this work and are able TO give you the
very best service. What is the name and
address
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

1E When you want to have new
~ shine put on your automobile one
that will not rub off. where is the best
place to take it? Or if there is anything
the matter with the tires or tubes. where
Is the place to consign it to for repairs ?
Here is man who can give you perfect
satisfaction. lie has had several years of
experience in both lines. lie carries BIZ
line of automobile accessories-all the latest
and best things that have come out to
make motoring a pleasure. You should
Irop in occasionally just to see how far
behind you have lapsed Sells the best
automobile for the money in town,-the
Maxwell. S69j. What Is the name
and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

40 Stunning are the suits they sell,
70 fetching are their bonnets, fit for
more than jngling verse-worthy poet $
sonnets. And this well known house has
another trait that's nice-for the best Of
goods and the latest styles they are con
tent with Il modest price. The beautiful
readN-to wear goods for the ladies here
are the latest an-tailored garments, eX-
quisite in style and finish. The millinery
display is always composed of the very
latest creations in the fashionable mil
linery world. store that has been in
operation years. What is the name
and address? A name that begins just
where the alphabet leaves off.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
Who is the matchmaker and Jew.

~ Who is the matchmaker and jew
81 eler who can make your watch keep
the proper time? lie has had many years
of experience, several of them spent right
here in this city. lie has recently opened
up new place and put in n stock of jew
elry, watches, clocks, silverware, etc He
makes speciality of repair work, re-setting
diamonds and other precious stones. He
can save you money on the ring or any
other present that you may feel under OBJ
legations to make. lie is an engraver His
place is very handy when you go after the
mail What is his name and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
buyer of poultry, butter, egg

fU Who is the busiest independent
hides, furs, wool, pecans, lump salt junk.
etc. In fact he will lbuy almost anything
that there is Il market for lie Is always
ready with the cash and pays the very
highest market price. Has had many years
OF experience-the last two years here.
When the farmer or farmers wife wants
little extra change they are sure of get
ting the top of the market If they take
their produce to his house A big hotel on
state street in Chicago will afford clue
TO the name. Give the name and address
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

97 Here we introduce bank that
VI has had but few years to add
to its stature. but it has grown to be one
of the leading financial institutions of
southern oklahoma It's capital stock is
100000. to which is being added n rapid
ly accumuating surplus The deposits are
more than n half million, and are making
stalrsteps upward at each successive re
port Has been a national bank only n
few years-was formerly Il state bank The
growth of this bank has been sure and
steady, due largely to its reputation for
strength. sOlidty and conservAtism and the
fact that its personal interest in the wei
fare of its depositors and its inclination
to extend to them at all times every proper
banking accommodation has made of them
friends as well as clients What Is the
name of this bank?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

Ac Believe me, there Is something
10 doing around this smoke house and
pocket billiard hall. There are six tables,
and they are kept in n constant state of
eruption The cost is only = l-2C II cue.
If YOU come down town looking for II
friend, the chances are that you will find
him right here. 1t Is the place where all
the boys congrcgatc to coin the idle hours
into busy minutes. 1t beats bucking a
nasty wind. 1t is very central location
and the street number begins and ends
with the same figure. What is the name
and address,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

IT and the meats at this store 1t is
n live grocery and market that was estab-
lished several years ago and has built up
Il trade that is highly complimentary to
Its management. They butcher their own
stock. Their stock of groceries is large
and includes the best brands of everything.
Getting both meats and groceries at the
same place saves lot of nervous exhaus-
tlon getting two or three places on the
phone each day. Up to September - this
store was on Main street. but things got
too 'shaky" there and they moved a block
away. What is the name and address of
the firm?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

1V W HVH YOU EVI TITtU tUIIHE TTOUEn
~ STUFF what is the name of the cafe
that comes to mind? 1t is one of the land
marks of the city--the place where almost
everybody eats. They have the chefs that
know how to meet the eccentricites of the
human appetite. There are ten nicely laid
tables and long lunch counter, with n
piano in front to liven things up on oc-
casions. They keep open day and night.
No matter how late you may be out ut
night, there is always something warm wait
ing for you at this cafe. What Is the
name and address? name that comes
from the Pacific coast
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
What is the name of the lumber

W Nnfd Where IT pays 60 trade 2
There has been a lumber yard on this
Identical spot so long that the memory
harks back to the ninetes. They carry
complete stock of lumber, building ma
terlals and builders hardware-everythin
from raft to n rafter-and then some
If you want to build a mansion. or pig
pen, submit your bill of lumber to them
ana the chances are that they will knock
the pcrsimmon." They have mighty
long pole. 1t Is the yard where they
have the Monarch house paints stains and
vnrnlshes-the best made They have branch
Yards at Durant, Wilson, Rngllng and
Tishomngo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
As well be out of the world as out

a rs we'll be out OF the WOfId rs out
4 of the fashion. Here is an up to
date millinery and ladies' furnishing
store that has been source of
much satisfaction to the ladies of
this city and county for many years.
which argues that they always have the
proper things in their line 1t is going to
holidays. for on the side they have big
line of variety goods. toys, and holiday
goods of every description. There Is no
better place in oklahoma to patronize Santa
Claus. What is the name and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
When you want to make sure that

u the article you order will be of
the best quality, what grocery store do
you ring? There are just two classes of
grocers one wants to get rich quick-he
sells the cheap brands of goods the other
is not in such n hurry-he handles the
best brands and relies on the volume of
sales to bring in his ship" Quality has
been watchword with this well known
grocery house ever since 1t was established
which was about 21 years ago. That Is
why they have the exclusive agency for
Chase Sanhorn's fine teas and cOffees
and for the club House brand of canned
goods and pure food products. Give name
and address.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
who is the dealer in footwear who
1 q


IZ keeps the comfort line of shoes ?
Not only the Older people can participate
in this comfort line" lie has them for
big, little, old and young. He began bust
ness in this city II years ago and scores
of people have learned where to go to find
the shoes that give real service 1t is the
store where they have those splendid Stacey
Adams and Haywood shoes for men, and
where they have the beautiful Val Dutten-
holfer shoes for the ladies'. Many other
lines, Also the famous HoleprOof hose
guaranteed six months. The motto at this
store is Limp in and walk out" 1t is
in prominent building on Main street
Il street number of three figures all alike
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
When you want something moved
q {, z

~ in hurry, what phone do you
ring? Notice we said lin n hurry" Hurry
is right This transfer man has wagons
suitable for all purposes. he handles
everything just as carefully MS the other
fellow who does 1t with so much deibera-
tion. Moves baggage furniture pianos
any old thing that is loose at one end IL
has been in the business here ever since
the moon was brought here from Kentucky
Has phone number composed of two fig
ures and someone at his end of ii to an
swer all calls Immediately Good, safe stor-
age in connection. The only way he lags
behind is alphabetically. Give his name
and phone number
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
'Tis not painted wood nor pol.

An 'Tis not painted wood nor pol
70 ished stone, but hearts and fur
niture that make the home. Here is a
furniture store that has been helping the
people of this city and county to "feath-
er their nests almost since the city was
a village. Ever think of it-your furniture
is something that you have to live with,
just like you live with your wife, II de
serves to command your respect. This
is the store that has the things of merit
the Ioosier kitchen cabinets the Re
liable and Hot Spot gas stoves, and a lot
of other things that YOU will appreciate.
The first syllable of his name describes
his prices. What is the name and ad-
dress? "One Price-Spot Cash"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

modern steam plant--uneXcelled in equip
ment-prepared to take care OF all
branches OF the industry in a manner that
will always give satisfaction. This shop
does repair work on tires and tubes that
will stand the test OF time. They also
sell new tires-the Kelly Springfield kind
Made To make good" What is the
name and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
Who are the people that make

&C Who are the people that make
W your title clear in Carter county ?
They search all titles except those to the
next world. THEIR care and diligence.
coupled with their neat, legible and accu-
rate abstracts, have made their work the
standard in that profession. They have
been at the business here for - years
the oldest abstract company in the county
fhey are bonded and thoroughly reliable
They have full set of the records. always
nt hand, brought down to date each even
ing. They also attend TO general insurance
and loans furnish bonds for all purposes
attend to conveyancing. Give the name
and address.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

SG town red or any color you say. lie
will do the job up brown and treat you
white. His charges will not make you
blue. He Is not green at the business
In fact he is growing gray in the work
He has been spreading it on pretty thick
around here for six years or more. He is
a first class paper hanger, painter and
decorator. lie is always ready to figure
with you on any job, any time. anywhere.
Has "A store full of wall paper, paints and
glass, and will help you to make your Sc
lections so as to get the very best blend
ing of colors. What is his name and adj
dress?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

IHIS NIg JtWtTFy STOFe thnt tAkes
the lead? II is II jcwelry store that takes
been In operation here for 20 years. 1t is
the largest jewelry store in southern ok.
lahoma. Already they are Frightening things
up for the big holiday trade they have
every year. They have the most beautiful
things In jewelry watches. clocks. silver
ware, cut glass, hand painted china, ster-
ling silver and novelties of all kinds. The
store that has Hawkes. and Libbey's fine
cut glass, Reed Il Barton's Sheffield silver
pate, and all the best things in every line
They are noted for fine repair work and
reliable optical work. Their address is a
lucky street number
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
For every one who does not g,

y For every one who does not 20
y barefoot here is II store that has
proven of untiring interest 70 rthe last 20
years. They can fit any feet that come
along-ft them right, in size, style. quality
and price. The shoes are here, bring along
the feet. shoe for every foot. price
for every purse. They have sold enough
shoes In this city to trek trail around
the globe. They have but single thought,
and that is footwear. which. bear in mind,
includes hosery-phoeniX silk hose, Won
kinds 1t Is the store that recommends
the highest grade fine shoes for women
and the Edwin Clapp and other good shoes
for men. and Bllikin shoes for children
and big misses. They have many other
lines. Shoes for the whole family. What
is the name and address,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

On When you get ready to buy real
ZU automobile, here Is n man who
wants to see you. Oklahoma people are
buying lot of automobiles and he is sell
ing his share of them. And wherever he
has sold car he can point to satisfied
customer lie handles that great auto
that is the last word in automobile con
struction Hudson. 1t Is the machine
that will stay with You as long as any on
the market. and will give you perfect sat
isfaction. 1t affords comfort and speed
This garage is one of the largest in the
city, does hlgh-class repairs, sells accesso-
ries and supplies of every description. Fair
and honest treatment In every department.
What Is the name and address?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12

en- II you want to eat good bread,
OU life giving, nutritious bread, made
of first quality flour and naked in the
most finished perfection. you should eat
the "Veri best bread that comes from
this bakery You may think you are
eating good bread, but if you are eating
any other kind, you are not eating the
best. This bread is made clean baked
clean and sold clean. If you will watch
where their bread goes, you will discover
where the best families reside. Their pies,
cakes, and pastry of all kinds are just as
good as the bread They ship to all sur
rounding towns. What is the name and
location of this bakery?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
THE DAILY ARDMOREITE

your money Ell? lie manufactures lot
Of other beautiful things, remodes and de
signs old jewelry, resets diamonds and
makes Il speciality of fine watch work and
engraving. lie has been In the business in
this city for % years, Carries n good
stock of jewelry and novelties In the jew
elry line. Two syllablcs of equal length
in his name, each syllable ending with same
letter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-12
The great Majestic range will lead

0E The great Majestic range will lead
w You unerringly to the identity of
this hardware store There isn't Il better
stock of hardware anywhere in this part
of the southwest. Almost everything that
is made of iron and steel-that is at all
portaEe-is on sale in this store. The store
has been in operation since Ardmore was n
village. People drift to this store to get
the right things In hardware and imple-
mentS just water runs dOwnhll. They
have the John Deere line of plows and i'm
plements, the Nelie wrought iron huggies.
the American field fence and all the best
things for the farmer. What is the name
and address of this firm?