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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

paredness with blowing up the peo.
pie of California at the preparedness
parade the other day.
II say to the senator from Nebraska
that there are other just as honest
men in the senate as he. | do not
mean to impugn his honesty, but he
and others are constantly suggesting
that every man who believes in pre-
pairing his country for defense is ami
mated by an ulterior purpose"
Senator Norris denied he had ever
impugned the motives of the senator,
but insisted that appropriations for
purchases were in every case greater
in the bill than those for government
manufactures.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
OFFICER FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
Mystery surrounds Way N Which
Army Man Was Injured.

Lawton, Okla, July 25.-Archie En-
mis-, first lieutenant in the engineer
ing corps, Oklahoma National Guard,
at Fort Sill, was found today lying by
the side of the road seven miles west
of town in an unconscious condition
A motorcycle he had been riding was
standing upright on its stand in the
middle of the road. Lieutenant Ennis
was taken to the Fort Sill hospital.
His face was badly bruised and lacer-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

effected west of Marietta, the officers
having chased the prisoners through
the city and out into the country.
In the possession Of Terrill and Talk
ington, when arrested, were 2S0
quarts of beer and 20 quarts of whis-
key. The prisoners are being held
in the Love county Jail at Marietta;
the automobile will be confiscated and
the booze destroyed. After the Love
county authorities get through with
the prisoners they may he turne over
to government officials. Terrill and
Talkngton allege Ardmore to be
their home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
WHY PRooF-READERS
THINK LIFE is HARD

Galveston, Tex, July 25.-The open
ing session of the biennial convention
of the "Slovanska Podporujioi Jed
nota Statu Texas" was held in the
city auditorium here today.
In plain United States, it means
that the members of the Slavonic
Benefit Order of Texas are gathered
here for four-day business session
and general good time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

Gainesville, Tex, July Fisherman
Pyle, who has been with the First
State bank in Gainesville for several
years, will leave Wednesday for Ard
more, where he will be connected with
the Guaranty State bank as head of
the bookkeeping department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

When you feel lazy, out OF sorts and
yawn a good deal in the daytime, you
can charge 1t to torpid liver which
has allowed the system to get full of
impurities. HERBINE cures all disor-
ders produced by an inactive liver.
1t strengthens that organ. cleanses the
bowels and puts the system in good
healthy condition. Price soc. Sold by
Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
Biliousness and Stomach Trouble.

1.-TWO years ago I suffered from fire.
Quent attacks of stomach trouble and
oiliousness," writes Miss Emma Yer
bryke, Lima, Ohio. 81 could eat very
little food that agreed with me and
| became so dizzy and sick at ny
stomach at times that | had to take
hold of something to keep from fall
ing. Seeing Chamberlain's Tablets
advertised | decided to try them. !
improved rapidly" Obtainable every
where.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

In every home where there is a
baby there should also be a bottle of
McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR 1t may be
needed at any time to correct sour
stomach, wind collie, diarrhoea or
summer complaint. 1t is a wholesome
remedy, contains no opium, morphine
or injurious drug of any kind Price
25c and soc per bottle. Sold by Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

ated and covered with blood. How
the accident happened, If it was an
accident, he was unable to tell.
Whether he was thrown from the
motorcycle or was waylaid and beat
en- is not known. 1t is thought his
injuries will not prove serious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

Doing hard work in a bent or stoop-
ing position puts a stitch in the back
that is painful. If the muscles have
become strained, you cant get rid Of
it without help The great penetrating
power of BALLARD'S SNOW LINI-
MENT viii appeal to you most strong
ly at such times, because it is the
very thing you need. Price 25c, SOC
and s1.00 -er bottle. Sold by Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

Stings or bites OF Insects that are
followed by swellings, pain or itching
should be treated promptly as they
are poisonous BALLARD'S SNOW
LINIMENT counteracts the poison. 1t
is both antiseptic and healing. Price
25c.. SOC. and $10O per bottle. Sold
by Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
CALIFORNIA GUARDSMEN
ARE MUSTERED OUT

San Diego, Cal, July 25.-The Fifth
and Eighth companies of coast artil-
cry reserves, California national
guard. were mustered out of federal
service Sunday, after nearly months
duty on the California-Lower Califor-
MIA border.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
OFFICERS CAPTURE BOOZE
Marietta Officials Make Haul and Con.
fiscate Automobile

Marietta, Okla, July 25.-Following
an automobile chase Of over ur
niles. Deputies CulweI AMI McGrlw
of the sheriff's force of Love county.
ran down and captured BOB Terrill
and Sam Talkington at late hour
Monday evening. The capture was
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

Trade what you don't want for
something you can use by patronizing
the want coumn.
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Chamberlain Denies Charges.

81 am tired of sitting in this senate
listening to constant intimations from
members opposed to preparedness
that this committee is in conspiracy
with munition manufacturers" de-
clared Senator Chamberlain. 81 might
as well accuse the senator from Ne
braska and those who oppose pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11

companying Mary Jane!
 The next morning, for the first time Iii his life, he set out for school with a light heart. But Mary Jane didn't feel that way at all. You see, she had talked so much with Hal on the even ing before that she had neglected to study her lessons as thoroughly as she should have done. She was just hop ing, just as hard as she could hope, that Teacher wouldn't "call on her. particularly in geography.
 Teacher made quite guest of Hal and told him to take Willie Yates seat, which was vacant because Willie was home with a bad cold. How dif- ferent it was from his own school The children weren't nearly as well dressed as the ones in his room" the boys in particular. In fact, they all had on rough clothes, instead of neat sailor suits such as Hal wore; and their shoes were unpublished and the stockings of many of them either 'out''
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l WHY WCiI.
 Then the bell rang and Teacher dis
 missed the class for the day. With whoops and shouts they were out and away. Mary Jane dared Hal to race her to the end of the long
 walk that led from the door down to the dusty road. Hal grinned and
 started to run. To his amazement, Mary Jane beat him by several feet. Then, for an hour or more, she took
 him through woods and down to the creek and showed him ever so many things about life in the country. For instance, she pointed out a wren's s
 nest to him; and in it were two of the
 cutest little eggs he had ever seen. She showed him how to tell the va
 rious kinds of birds fitting about in l the trees; and she led him to a big punches of buttercups.
 They wandered far a-field and saw cows and pigs and lambs and awk- ward calves that seemed to be all knees and to get in their own way as they tried to walk. Altogether, Hal
 saw and learned many things he had never before seen or known. And, as the sun began to sink in the West they returned to the house, just in time for dinner. And Hal could truthfully say that he really had en- joyed himself. Moreover, he de- termined to remember for long time that, for one day at least, he had been
 glad he was in school.
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THE BUSY BEE

Solomon. She was eager to prove herself as wise as he, so she determ ined to puzzle him. Presenting her self before him one day, she said
 "Oh, mighty king, be heedful! have determined to put before thee problem which thou oanst not an. swer" The King laughed. Was he not all wise. Tt is to be battle be- tween my mere woman's wit and all thy high wisdom"
 "Never have I failed" smiled the King. ito answer any questions or to solve any problem. If thou, faii Queen, canst puzzle me thy triumph shall not go unrewarded." The next day when the king sat on his throne, the Queen appeared before him. In each hand she carried an exquisite bouquet. The King compli. mented her on her artistic flowers. Ut pleases me-" said Sheba, "That thou shouldst be satisfied. But tell me, thou who art the wisest man on earth, which of these flowers are real and which are artif1cial?"
 King Solomon hesitated. For the first time he was perplexed.
 "Is the problem too difficult, o Sire?" she asked.
 May. give me but a minute. Thy question shall be answered soon will show thee that it is simple. One of the smallest of Gods creatures shall help me-"
 ] Raising his sceptre, he stood on the throne and cried;
 T, King Solomon, summon through my courtiers, bee from wonder gar den" Instantly a tiny Bee flew into the room. and with buzzing sound went straight to the natural flowers in the Queens hand.
 Thou hast my answer, fair Queen of Sheba," said Solomon. with a wave of his hand.
 1 The Queen and the Court applauded his wit and wisdom, but with modesty he answered.:
 ! Ut is the wisdom of the Bee thai you must applaud. for it is one of the wisest of all Gods creatures, and should be an example for all of us.' 1 When Jimmy's mother finished the story, he quickly said: l But mother, think how lucky the Bee is to sip honey all day long" 1 Ut never shirks it's duty, and in the sunny months it provides for the win. lter's bleak days"
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Der anything about that visit. Mary Jane, in turn, knew nothing of the city and city ways So, as you can well imagine, they had many things to talk over.
 But, alas, the day following the guests arrival was Friday and Mary Jane had to go to school.
 "Oh, gee" said Hal in disap- pointed tone.
 Please. papa" begged Mary Jane, cant I stay home from school to- morrow: Halls here and-and that makes it special 'casion."
 Papa shook his head and smiled. I'm afraid not, my dear,' he an swered, "eyen though Hal is here; but you've been absent good deal this month and, besides, it's only few days now until school closes for the summer. Hal can find a good many things to interest him until you re- turn"
 "Why not let Hal go along with Mary Jane?" suggested Halls papa
 Poor Hal. He just stood with his mouth open and gasped. Here, all along, he had been simply delighted that he was at Mary Jane's and, hence. absent from his own school in the city. And now.
 "Oh, won't that. be grand! It will be so nice to have you, Hall" There was no mistaking the joy in Mary Jane's voice and in her dancing eyes.
 There now. Will, that will settle it. said Hal's papa to his brother. 'The children will be in school and we'll be back from the court house before they return in the afternoon So we won't have to wonder what mischief they've gotten into" Hal didn't want to go at all-until suddenly he remembered something and changed his mind, Why, he wouldn't have to recite any lessons al all And he could sit there the whole time and listen to the other boys and girls without having that awful feel ing that Teacher might call upon him next to go to the blackboard and work" a problem in short division. And, maybe, some boy would misbe- have and be punished for it, Or per haps some little girl might become frightened and begin to cry--or have the measles--or upset her inkwell-- Orwell, the more Hal thought about it. the more he liked the idea of ac-
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at the knees or very much darned. ! The Teacher read a number of verses from the Bible and then the class said the Lords Prayer, just as they did in Halls own school. Then the lessons began. Now, to tell the truth, Hal had an idea that the chill dren couldn't know very much and that the lessons would be dead easy'' perhaps because it was a country school.
 1 But in less than twenty minutes Master Hal discovered that he had lcretly glad that he couldn't be "called on" In geography class, in partieu- lar, he was amazed. Why, the chill dren located places and rivers he had never heard of; and they seemed to know just where the soldiers in Europe were fighting their dreadful battles. Mary Jane failed to answer two of the five questions asked her; and Hal felt sorry for her and that her failure was really his fault.
 | In arithmetic, too, he found that the class was even further advanced than his own was. The way those children worked out problems not only in "short division" but in '1ong'' as well rather opened his eyes. And they seemed perfectly at home with Frac- tions!
 Then came recess, and Hal had a chance to meet the boys. They looked at his neat sailor suit sort of side wise" and some of them snickered. But, all together, they were nice to him and asked him to take part in their games When they saw how well he could shoot marbles they seemed to have great deal of re- spect for him; and this increased after he had "chinned" himself six times on the limb of a tree without stop- ping. Hal didn't explain to them that in the playground of his school they had regular horizontal bars made for that purpose. and swinging rings and shoot the chutes" and. oh, ever so many things to play on and with. In the afternoon, just before clos ling time. Teacher asked Hal if he would tell the class about his own school. At first Hal was very much embarrassed, but as he went on and saw how intensely interested the boys and girls were in what he was saying he forgot all about himself and talked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
A Visit To Betsy Ross

You all know that the first United States Flag was made in Philadelphia, i by Betsy Ross. who lived on Arch street, above Third street. 1 A teacher recently told her class just how General Washington went to the home of Mrs. Ross and ar ranged to have the Stars and Stripes made. When she had finished she play bringing in the facts. Here is what one little youngster wrote:
 Act l. Scene: A Camp. Charac- ters: The Colonel and a Trooper 1 Trooper-Colonel, we aint got no 1 aax.
 Colonel-My, ain't that fierce! Trooper-What are you going to do bout it?
 Colonel--Lets go to George Wash ington. l Act 2. Scene: washington's Head quarters. Characters: Washington, Colonel, Trooper. 1 Colonel-George, we ain't got no flag.
 | George-My, ain't that fierce! l Trooper-What are we going to do bout it? George-Lets go to Betsy Ross!
 Act B. Scene: Betsy Ross House. Characters: Betsy Ross (who is wash ing clothes) Baby (who is playing with blocks in the corner), George, 1 Colonel and the Trooper
 George-Betsy. we ain't got no flag.
 Betsy---My, ain't that fierce,
 George-What are we going to do about it?
 Betsy--Well, I'll tell you. If you mind the baby I'll go upstairs and get my red petticoat and Johns Blue Jeans and I'll make you one. | Act 4. Scene: Battlefield. U. S.. Flag waving over all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
Bunker Hill, June Y, '75

" EFT your minds eye look back to the night of June Is, and you l will see the Americans quietly
 A<A climbing Bunker Hill to build
 walls of earth and stone behind which they mean to defend themselves against the attacks of the Redcoats, that outnumbered them by the thou
 sands. They mean to fight with all their might and main for their
 precious freedom that the British are trying to deprive them of Even their
 ammunition Is very scanty but they
 build on, putting their trust in God. Early in the morning of the 17th
 the Redcoats are seen advancing up the hill. The Americans are in com-
 mand of General Prescott and he has given the order Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes" The enemy, under Howe, ascend the Hill and they are repulsed. Again they ascend and again they are put to
 rout, but the third time they compel the militia-men. our brave boys, to retreat.
 You might rightly ask why. then.
 was the Battle of Bunker Hill con sidered victory for our side, and why does this battle stand out so prominently in our history?
 Did you, sirls and boys, ever hear of a glorious defeat?
 Our men fought 50 bravely and learned to know their own power so well that in this battle there seems to have been raised the banner that
 pointed to their future success. To mark the spot where so many fell, conspicuously among them Joseph Warren, a monument of granite has
 been raised in Boston.
 It is a granite shaft, grand in it's simplicity, as was the band of Amer jeans in whose honor it was erected.
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you weren't made to, aren't you? And vet, there is a little boy l know who not only went to school one day when he didn't have to go, but actually en- ioyed himself while there. And, if you will read on, you will presently understand how such a strange state of affairs came to pass
 Halls papa and Mary Jane's papa were brothers; so, of course, the two children were first cousins. Now, Hal lived in a big city and Mary Jane in a very small village. One day, early in June, Hal's papa had to so to see Mary Janes papa for several days; and he took Hal with him, just for the trip, he said.
 Hal had never been to the country, except when he was very little fel- low, and of course he didn't remem-
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GIN SCHOOL WITH MARY JANE

VAN you imagine any boy going / to school when he doesn't have . to? You are quite certain you
 ,ropIdr,+ cnrof evan onca-if
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THERE'S MANY A SLIP
HERE'S many slip 'twixt u
 cup and the lip," is heard fr'


 cup and the lip," is heard ire V quently, yet I dare say that few of you know that in the old legendary days the son of the King of Samos So overworked his slaves in the vineyards that prophet once said he, the King would not live to drink the wine from his grapes
 Finally when the grapes had been gathered and pressed, and the wine was ready, the Prince stood on his throne and, raising his cup high in the air, he laughed moclkingly at the words of his prophet The wise man retorted There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.'
 Scarcely were the words spoken than the cry of wild Boar" arose. The King put down the untasted cup and went in pursuit of the animal and he was killed in the chase by the boar.
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asked his mother. Tt is ceaseiess in its toll, and is far-seeing in providing for the future. I wish you would take this tiny insect for your model. Listen, and I will tell you pretty story about King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and Bee. It happened long, long ago, way off in Bible times when the beautiful Queen of Sheba visited King
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-11
A city mouse went out to call
 Joo, a ca,,,tr,, ro,,s;p

A city mouse went out to call
 Upon a country cousin, For mice. you know. are sure to have
 Relations by the dozen. He found his cousin faripg well
 Upon a cereal diet. But country life. 1t seemed to him,
 Was rather tame and quiet. So. now in turn, the country mouse
 Went down to view the city; Its boulevards, the houses grand,
 With furniture so pretty. The cousin placed before him cake.
 With raisins, cheese and honey, And nearly everything, in fact.
 That could be bought with money But just as they began to taste
 The food upon the hamper.
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TRANSPoSED LETTERS.

l. I am an officer on a merchan mt ship.
 2. Transpose me and I become two or more beasts harnessed together 3. Transpose me again and I be- come an article of food. 4. Transpose me for the third time and I become docile and subdued.
 CHARADE. My first is what we all must be if
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The butler with a candle came And off they had to scamper. Now trying once again to eat They heard terriers laughter, And as they turned to run away A cat came rushing after. The hole SO small wherein they crawleo They scarcely could get breath in. And near at hand trap was set For mice to get their death in. Dear mel" exclaimed the country
 mouse,
 We never can be knowing What peril we shall meet the next l think must be going"
 # * x Better little without fear Than having much with danger near.
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How doth the little busy Bee
 Improve each shining hour? He sips sweet honey all the while
 And fits from flower to fiower."
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" THY do you always quote that Al verse to me?" asked Jimmy,
 ''and why, when I'm extra W busy, do you call me your Busy Beer"
 Did you ever see bee at work ?'
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OurpuZZle Corner 4

we're allowed to live. My second is the aim of soldiers bold.
 My whole we value more than wealth, or all this world can give. 'Tis ours--a sacred trust-to have and hold.
 AnstCerS. TRANSPOSED LETTERS: l, Mate ;. ?, Team, 3, Meat; 4, Tame. CHARADE "Old Gl0ry."
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FLAG DAY. JUNE 14th!
"Then hail the banner of the free The starry Flower of Liberty"

~LAG DAY was first oficially rec
 W ognised on June 14, 1897, when
 the Governor of New York or dered that the Stars and Stripes be raised on all public buildings in the State in commemoration of the 11fth anniversary of the adoption of Congress of our present flag On the same day Philadelphia ob- served Flag Day, and since then the custom has spread all over the United States.
 One June IA, 1777, Congress made the following resolutions: Resolved that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white. that the Union be thirteen stars. white in a blue field, representing a new constellation. On September 11th, 1777, the first national flag was unfurled by Wash ington at the Battle of Brandywine. Our Stars and Stripes" represents the history of the United States. As each new State was admitted into the Union, new star was added to the others in the blue field. Do you know their order?
 The stripes are:
 1. Delaware.
 2. Pennsylvania.
 !. New Jersey.
 4. Georgia
 s. Connecticut.
 6. Massachusetts.
 '. Maryland.
 s. South Carolina.
 9. New Hampshire. 1a. yira1nfe-
 Il. New York
 12. North Carolina.
 13. Rhode Island.
 The stars are:
 1. Delaware, 17s7
 2. Pennsylvania, 17s7 ,. New Jersey. t7s7. 4. Georgia, 17Ss.
 3. Connecticut, 17ss. 6. Massachusetts. 17Ss. 7. Maryland, 17ss.
 s. South Carolina, 17Ss. 9. New Hampshire, 17ss. 10. Virginia, 17Ss.
 II. New York, 17ss. IF. North Carolina, 17s9. 13 Rhode Island. 1790. IA Vermont, 17so. Is. Kentucky, 17a2 IS. Tennessee, 1796. IT. Ohio, 1902.
 IS. Louisiana, 1912. 1s. Indiana, 1s16. 20. Mississippi. 1877. 21. Illinois, ISIS.
 22. Alabama, 1919. 23. Maine, 1920.
 24. Missouri, 1921.
 25. Arkansas, 1886
 26. Michigan, 1887.