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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27
STATE TO MAINTAIN ROADS
Amount Exceeding st6o,ooo,ooo Ex
pended Annually fer Construction
and Care Of Highways.

The realization has become quite
general that, il order to render maxi.
mum service, state highway depart.
ments should be given some measure
of control over the construction and
maintenance of local roads. For this
class of roads an amount exceeding
S16,000,000 is expended annually, with
comparatively little result to show in
the form Ct improved road mileage for
this great outlay. The state Of Iowa
has met this situation by placing all
the road work in the state under the
direction of the state highway depart.
ment.
Traffic is increasing so rapidly as to
cause excessive wear upon the roads,
especially in the vicinity CT congested
centers of population. This results
in a heavy annual al'Eaintenance cost,
averaging in the large Eastern states
not less than $3.50 per mile per arnum.
Many experiments have been made
in the effort to devise types of road
which can be maintained at relatively
low cost. Thus far, aside from the
cheaper forms OF construction, the
states are depending upon the various
forms Of bituminous macadam, con-
crete and yitrihed brick road.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

The first and last commandment in
earth road maintenance is to keep the
road well drained. To insure good
drainage the bitches should be kept
open, all distractions removed and
a smooth crown maintained. Side
bitches of ample capacity should be
maintained with sufficient fall to dis
pose of surface water. These bitches
in most places can be constructed and
repaired with a road machine. The
road machine or grader may in gen.
eral be used effectively for this work.
The machine should be used when the
soil is damp so that it will pack and
bake into a hard crust.
All vegetable matter, such as sods
and weeds, should be kept out Of the
road, as they make spongy surface
which retains moisture. Clods are
also Objectionable for they soon turn
to dust or mud. Bowlders or loose
stones are equally Objectionable il a
smooth surface is to be obtained.
A split-log drag or some similar de-
vice is very useful in maintaining the
surface after suitable bitches and
cross-sections have once been con-
structed. This drag can also be
used to advantage on most gravel
roads as we'll as on earth road. The
principle involved in dragging is that
clays and most heavy soils will puddle
II worked when wet and set very hard
when dry. The little attention that
the earth road needs must be given
promptly, therefore, and at the prop
err time If the best results are to be
obtained.
In dragging roads only a small
amount of earth is moved, just enough
to fill the ruts and depressions with
thin layer of plastic clay or earth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27
BEAUTY OF OUR STATE ROADS
Plan Of Planting Shade Trees Along
Roadside Is Good One-Decision
Of Maryland Court.

The decision of the court Of appeals
sustaining the validity Of the law
which confers upon the state board OF
forestry regulative power and author
fly in the matter of planting or cutting
and pruning trees along the state high.
ways, is of potential importance In
connection with the latest proposal
to improve the side lines of the state
roads by the planting of forest or fruit
trees. The state road law apparently,
in the original draft, contemplated
such a scheme of improvement, says
Baltimore American. While the plant
ing of shade trees is not made man
datory duty on the state road
commission, there is a clause in the
law that opens the way for such
plan of Identification.
The state forestry board would per
haps be the agency through which
such a plan could be best realized.
The activities Of the annual arbor
days have not been largely resultful in
the matter Of roadside tree planting.
Such a scheme can only be brought
to realization through systematic and
persistently maintained effort. But
the idea is a goof one and should be
brought to realization even though 1t
is necessary for the state to invest
some money in the undertaking. Moth.
ing would more conduce to the beau.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

which packs very hard so that the
next rain, instead CT finding ruts and
depressions in which to collect, runs
off, leaving the surface but little af'
fected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27
USING the Drag.

The drag should be light and should
he drawn over the road at an angle of
about 45 degrees. The driver should
ride on the drag and should not drive
faster than a walk. One or two round
trims the first straddling the wheel
tracks. is usually sufficient to fill the
ruts and smooth the surface. If neces-
sarv the road should be dragged after
every bad spell of weather, when the
soil is in proper condition to puddle
well and still not adhere TO the drag.
If the road is very bad it may be
dragged when very wet and again
when it begins to dry out. A few trips
over the road will give the operator
m idea as TO the best time to drag.
Drag at all seasons but do not drag
a dry road.
The side slope or crown Of an
earth road should be about ore inch
to the foot. If the crown becomes too
high il may he reduced by dragging
toward the ditch instead Of from it.
If the drag cuts toe much. the hitch
should be shortened and the driver
should change his position on the drag.
II II is necessary to protect the face
Of the drag with a strip Of iron, it
should be placed flush with the edge
Of the drag and not projecting. A
cutting edge should he avoided as the
main object of the drag is TO move but
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27
HEALDToN

Healdton, Okla, March 25.-At last
we have had little shower, while
it was light in this section will do a
great deal of good. Judging from the
looks of the clouds and the continu'
Gus lightning, it must have been
much heavier both south and east
Farmers are well up with their
work, although quite few have not
as yet planted corn owing to the
dry condition of the surface of the
land, while few have corn up.
Gardens are all late.
Our town has been full of the drum
mer fraternity this week.
Mr.. London of Ardmore was here
talking insurance.
Mr.. Stroud of NARROW was here
this week.
Shelton Tyer and Mr.. Parish of
Ardmore were on our streets and at
the oil fields Thursday last.
Mr.. Whiteman, the postmaster at
Writ, visited our burgh Friday.
The town is full of tankers again.
We learn that several steel tanks
are going up near us.
Mumps and sore throats have thin
ned school attendance to quite an
extent
We still hear of activity in the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

tification of rural neighborhoods than
the lining of the highways with shade
trees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

In the time of Augustus Caesar the
population of the world was said TO be
only 10000. 600 One hundred years ago
Il had increased to 7O0,OOO,OO. Today
II Is estimated at 100000. When
Columbus discovered America there
were about 100000 Indians in the con-
fines Of the present United States. At
the time of the Revolution there were
100000 white men. Now we are ap-
preaching the 1OO,000,00O mark.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

Take HERBINE for indigestion. 1t
relieves the pain in few minutes and
forces the fermented matter which
causes the misery, into the bowels,
where it is expelled. Price soc. Sold by
Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

oil fields. Wells are still coming in
and the trend of the field is east.
All are pleased that the dust has
ceased, and would like to see the wind
stop its rush.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27
HELP CANADA'S FARMERS
Canadian Soldiers to Aid in Planting
Grain Crop Of Canada.

Winnipeg, Canada, March 26.-An
official order extending to every non
commissioned officer and man on act
i've service in Canada leave of al
sence not exceeding one month to
20 out on farms, has solved western
Canada's problem of finding nelp to
plant this years grain crop, in the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

HERBINE cures constipation and re-
establishes regular bowel movements.
Price soc. Sold by Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-27

a small amount of the damp soil which
is smeared over the surface of the
road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
SANTA FE NOTES
Items for this department may be
phoned to 3915 or State Journal office.l

c. T McClelland, eastern division
superintendent for the Santa Fe, was
in Topeka Thursday on company bust
ness.
Patrick Walsh. general baggage
agent for the Santa Fe, has gone TO
Chicago on company business for
few days.
Mrs. Pyetzki, wife of Machinist Gust
Pyetzki of Clovis n. M, is here for a
few weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Fireman Roy Yewe1, of EmpOria,
has been assigned to temporary work
this week on trains Nos. 1O7 and 1OS
between Topeka and St Joe.
A practice at Skeene's park was held
last night after office hours by the
members of the baseball team of the
Santa Fe general offices. Captain
Wells was N charge.
w F. Amos, of the Santa Fe bonus
department, and Mrs. Amos Will spend
the weekend with their daughter,
Mrs. Harry f. Brengle and family in
Hutchinson, Kan.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' society to the B. of L. F. and
E will be held next Wednesday after
noon with Mrs Mary Mitchell
c. E. Cox of the car repair shops,
Mrs. Cox and daughter, Miss Edna will
spend the weekend with relatives at
Williamsburg. Kan.
Mrs. Frank Jolley has returned to
Mexico, Mo. after ten days visit
here with relatives.
Miss Guenndolyn Beeler went to
Atchison today to spend the weekend
with her parents, Engineer Amos
Beeler and Mrs. Beeler.
Engineer C E. Hampstead went to
Kansas City last night in the inter
ests of the B, of L. f. and E.
= Barton p. Phelps of the shop ex-
tension department, will return within
few days from a business trip to.
the West coast lines.
The entertainment tonight at the r.
r.. Y. NJ. G. A. will be given by the
members of the Dramatic Art society
of the Y w. C. A, the play is the 1.-The
New Professor" the leading part
taken by Miss Edna Bell, the profess
sor. Other members of the cast are
Miss Ruth Boyer as Miss Primrose,
Miss Irene Troxell as Miss Anna Hath
away, the pianist; students at the
seminary are: Miss Charlotte Nash,
Miss Mia Love, Miss Helen Camp
bell, Miss Dorothy Holcomb, Miss
Marjorie Hayes, Miss Josephine
Schneider The play is a comedy in
one act under the direction of Miss
Mildred Coover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
OAKLAND NOTES
Items for this department may be
phoned to 1918 or State Journal office.

The following members of the La
dies Aid society of the Oakland NJ Z.
church met at the church last Tues
day afternoon for the regular weekly
meeting; Mrs Mamie Miller, Mrs
Philip Stachelbach, Mrs. Homer ALI
son, Mrs. Thomas Cottle, Mrs. George
Leery, Mrs. w. S. Eastman, Mrs. Wal
ter Hamill, Mrs. L. Briscoe, Mrs. T. F.
Allen, Mrs. c. D. Webb, Mrs. G. L.
Hutson. Mrs. Henry ShuIer. Mrs. M
Kesselring. Plans for spring ba-
zaar to be given in two weeks were
made. The following officers y ere
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Henry ShuIer; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. L. Biscoe; secretary. Mrs.
g. l.. Hutson; treasurer, Mrs. Walter
Hamill; chaplain, Mrs. T F. Allen.
The next meeting will be held Tues
day afternoon, April is, ct the church.
The members of the Oakland Vet
eran club will celebrate the birthday
of Comrade J. r. Painter Saturday
night, April Is, at his home in Kellam
avenue.
Mrs. John Hester is confined to her
home in KelIam avenue, suffering with
an attack of the grip.
Mr.. David Harmon is reported crit
ically ill at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Eugene Bosler, in After avenue.
| The children of the Oakland school
VIII give Fairy Cantata at the Oak
land Christian church tonight. Tick
cts for admission which are free may
be obtained from Professor Will Van
OrsdoI.
At a recent meeting of the board Of
trustees of the Oakland NJ. f. church
/ it was decided to sell the old manse
after which definite plans for the new
home for the pastor and family will be
decided upon. Bids are now being re-
ceived by the chairman of the board.
| Miss Valda Johnson entertained the
members of the S. o. D. H. club We'd
nesday evening at her home in AFTER
avenue. The guests were Miss Aileen
Peak, Miss Hildred Haworth, Miss
Ruth Sund, Miss Alice Linn, Miss
Mona Bell. Mrs Leroy Kendall, Mrs.
Jno- Jones, Mrs Peter Isaacson, Miss
Beatrice Peak, Miss Dixie johnson and
Miss johnson. The next meeting IN
two weeks will be held with Mrs LIE
Roy Kendall in Chester avenue.
j. NJ. White is reported improving
from serious illness at his home in
Winfield avenue
the drill team of the Oakland Re
bekah lodge will meet at the hall to-
night for practice
The regular monthly meeting of the
| C w B. NJ. of the Oakland Christian
church will be held Saturday after
noon, April s, with Mrs. R. E. Lesson
on Forest avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
IN NORTH Topeka
Double Golden Wedding al
Congregational Church.
The Grandmother OF Ray Har-
ries Dies at Omaha.

About sixty friends of Mr. and Mrs
ceorge !. Graves ana Mr.. and Mrs
Wiseman attended a union celebration
of their golden wedding anniversary
Thursday evening at the CohsIeso
tionaI church. The church was deco
rated with ferns and jonquils- A spe-
cial musical program was given duriils
tbe evening followed by short talks py
the honored guests. on the manner Oh
courtship fifty years ago.
Ray HAIRLESS Grandmother Dies.
News of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Chiddox of Omaha. Neb. but former
X of North Topeka. has been received
Mr. Chiddox had been living at the
home of her grands, n. Ray Harrles'
former city passenger agent OF tue
Union Pacific. who was tranferred to
Omaha recently.
Pupils Win Prizes.
Two of North Topeka's pubic
schools have received special hohoIs
in several of the activities of the pup
lie schools This morning william
Mclean. athletic instructor, presented
the boys soccer team of the seventh
grade in Grant school, with silver
Championship loving cup.
Quincy school boys who entered IN
the bird house campaign received
special prize not offered at first, for
the exceptional work which was done
on the houses entered by the boys.
other prizes were given to Clyde
MARBLE and Hardy Streeter for the
best houses entered in the contest.
Tho bovs Of the classes receiving these
prizes are under the direction of II. c.
Pope instructor in manual training.
Grove Wants Township Hall.
The northern half of Silver Lake
township was recently made a voting
precinct but lack a suitable polling
place. Last year, when the PROPOSE
ton to levy a special tax for the coun-
tv fair was before the voters. the polls
were established in a corncrlp near
Hoffmans store.
A petition is being circulated asking
the county to call a special election to
vote on a proposition to build a town
ship hall at Grove, to cost not to eX-
coed $500. 1t is suggested that this
election be called for August l, the
date of the primaries.
The township officers, Taylor Ken
nit. j. B. Harrington and F. A. Barney,
headed the petition with their sigma
lures.
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs d. M Dibble have re-
turned to their home in Topeka after
an extended visit to Cuba and south
ern points.
George Hersfelt is at his home, 121
West Gordon street, suffering from
broken leg, which he received Thurs
day while working in the Santa Fe
shops.
The Women's Relief Corps and the
wives OF the members of the National
Letter Carriers association will give
an entertainment Saturday evening at
Fraternal Aid hall
Virginia, the small daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George Dister. 1914 North
Tyler street, is quite i'll with the
measles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07

An all day quilting was held by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Seward
Avenue NJ. f. church Thursday a the
home of Mrs. Harley Harper in Shaw
nee avenue. Those in attendance
We're: Mrs. Schwertfeger Mrs C. Z.
Cox. Mrs. X. Evans, Mrs. J. Bell. Mrs.
W. II. Cox, Mrs. e. L. Jones, Mrs. NJ.
Dills, Mrs Dan Warner. Mrs. Bran
denberg, Mrs. l.. Stone, Mrs. NJ. Saylor,
Mrs. Fred Bechtel, Miss Edna Cox,
Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Harper. Dinner
was served at noon. The next all day
quilting will be held Thursday, April
49, with Mrs. Klein in Twiss street.
The adult Bible class of the East
Side NJ. L. church will have their
meeting tonight at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. b. Brice in Tenth street
Mrs. +. NJ. George entertained the
members of the Ivanhoe Card club
Wednesday afternoon. Prizes for high
and low scores We're won by Mrs. VIII
liam McCaslin and Mrs. C. a. McGrew
Those who played were Mrs. II. w
Peterson, Mrs. c. A. McGrew, Mrs. Ar
thur H. Allen, Mrs. +. A. Peters. Mrs
+. T. Hearick. Mrs. Frank Bernard,
Mrs. c. E. Edwards, Mrs. T. p. Bax-
ter, Mrs. Alfred Cross, Mrs. II. f. San
ders, Mrs. w. T. Wehe, Mrs. VIM. Nc
Caslin
The meeting of the c. c. club for
Wednesday, April IL. has been
changed from the Martin Goodman
home to the home Of Mrs. George
Gladfelter. G12 Buchanan street.
Mrs. Ed Mattingly entertained the
members of the Bellview Literary So
ciety Wednesday afternoon at her
home in Republican avenue. Guests
We're: Mrs. Neal. Mrs. Frank Smurr.
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. CUMMINGS.
The members present were: Mrs. ].
W. Gillard. Mrs. Samuel Iwig Mrs. E.
5. Thomas, Mrs. c. Lingo Mrs. Hat
tie Reeves, Mrs. J.. Gill, Mrs. Archie
Cloud. Mrs. Gilchrist Mrs w. F.
Dake. Mrs. c. w. Shaffer, Mrs NJ.
jackson, Mrs. James Bear and Mrs
Mattingly.
Mrs. George Grosch entertained the
members of the Unique club THURSDAY
afternoon at her home in Branner
street. Those present were: Mrs
George d. Villee, Mrs. F. G. Davis
Mrs. John Sash, Mrs. Carl Schultz
Mrs. w. f. Ravens and Mrs. Grosch
Mrs. A. Hanson was visitor. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
FOR SALE-PIANOS.
WONDERFUL PIANO BARGAINS.
BIG SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES.
JENKINS


Rarely ever have we offered bigger, bet
ter opportunities for saving money. The
prices on our used pianos are greatly re-
duced-the quality is most reliable. Bear
in mind these instruments are not old.
worn out pianos that have practically out
lived their usefulness. Many are Of up to-
date case designs in oak, walnut, mahog-
any. Some are like new. All have received
special attention as to regulating, tuning
and refinishing. Come in today and see
these wonderful values. Write If you
cannot call. Below we quote few.
$3.50 Chickerfng Sons upright grand, one
Of the largest and best. In fine condition.
A very rare bargain, $2T5. $500 monthly.
$500 Kimball, upright grand, walnut
case. large size. good tone. good condition,
$1e5. $500 monthly.
$500 Woodward, largest upright grand.
beautiful oak case could be sold for new,
S1I5. $500 monthly.
$3.50 J. NJ. Starr. medium size. ebony case,
full rs octaves, $125 $500 monthly.
500 Kurtzman, as sold by some people,
one of the latest styles, very rich golden
oak case. in Al condition in every way.
$500. $500 monthly.
$500 Vose & Sons Baby Grand. rich ma
hogany case. in perfect condition through
out, $40. S25 monthly.
J. W. JENKINS SONS MUSIC CO.,
ia Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan.
W. c. KING, Mgr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
LEGAL.
First published in The Topeka State
Journal. April :, 1851
LEGAL,


RESOLVED. That the Mayor and the
Board of Commissioners Of the City of To-
peka. Shawnee County. Kansas. deem 1t
necessary. for the best interests of said
city. to construct n public sewer in the
district or territory located within the
following described boundaries to-wit:
beginning at the Intersection Of the cen
ter line of Topeka Avenue with the center
line Of Grant Street; thence north on the
center line of Topeka Avenue to the center
line of St John Street thence west on
center line of Tyler Street: thence south
on the center line of Tyler Street to the
center line of Grant Street; thence east on
the center line Of Grant Street TO the CEN
ter line of Topeka Avenue. which is the
plac. Of beginning. all in the City of To-
peka. Shawnee County, Nan. rs
Commissioner, Streets and Public I'm
provemenfs.
i, Eta NJ. Coveil. City Clerk of the City
of Topeka. Kansas do hereby certify that
rect copy of the original resolution no+
on file in my office.
First published in The Topeka State
Journal, April 3. 1851
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Notice Is hereby given that the Council
Of Administration Of the Most worshipfui
Grand Lodge A. f.. & A. N. of Kansas viii.
on Thursday; April y. 1a16;, at the office
land Building, Topeka, Kansas. open bids
for the erection Of sn Office and Library
building at Topeka. Plans and specified
rotary and all bids must be in his hands
by z: II, April 18th. The Council re-
certified check for > per cent of the bid
must accompany each bid. to be forfeited
should successful bidder fail. within ten
days from notice of his selection. to exc
cute contract and give satisfactory bond.
GILES II. LAMB. Grand Master
ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
WANTED-MALE HELP.


WANTED-50 day laborers for Topeka, -
farm hands, dairy hands, married farm
couples: hotel and restaurant help, wait
ers. cooks, man and wife, hotel: hotel
help to ship out, kitchen help. Furman
Employment office. S11 Kansas ave.
wANTED-Men to learn barber trade.
Short term completes. Wages Saturdays.
Tools given. Jobs waiting. Can run your
own shop. Write for information. Moler
Barber College, Kansas City, Mo.
TOPEKA RAILWAY mail clerk examine
lions coming. $500 month. Sample
questions free. Franklin Institute. Dept
100 n. Rochester N. Y
WANTED-First class machinist capable
of handling all classes of machine work.
Western Foundry and Machine Works.
WANTED-Two young men to learn barber
trade. Tuition free Topeka Sanitary
Barber College, 327 Kansas ave.
WANTED-At once, boys to take hold of
paying proposition. Call at 800 West
Tenth street.
WANTED-A good live man to work among
farmers in profitable business. Room 1,
$50 Kansas ave.
wANTED-Farm hands must be good
mixer. Call 1853 Ks.
WANTED-Two good painters. Phone
25S0 N-4
WANTED-Tailor for pressing and repair
ing. Topeka Laundry Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-07
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.


FOR SALE-Cottage home in Oakland. 8
rooms wash house. wood coal house.
chicken house, bearing fruit, corner lots,
enclosed with woven wire cement walks.
one block to car. Immediate possession,
clear title. For location and price see
or write to p. c. Moore, real estate agency,
ISL Wabash ave, Topeka
OWNERS SACRIFICE, LEAVING CITY.
Modern, rooms, reception hall, furnace,
cistern, garage. east front Tyler St
terms. Phone 2945 Red.
FIVE room house 612 western ave, for
sale to move off Phone 3919