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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
BY Being Constantly Supplied With
Tbedford's Black 'ausht.

McIDuf. va suffered for several
Years." says Mrs. J. b. Whitaker, o.
lis place, with sick headache, anc
,;oma,'h trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me 10 try
hudiord's Black -Draught, which | did,
I'D !; found il 10 be The best family niedi.
:ue for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
nne now, and when my children feel a
lille bad, they ask the for dose, and i.
uoeS them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in our family. since we commenced
using Black Oraught."
Thedford's si'ck-Draught Is purely
vegetable, and his been found to regu-
late weak s,oInachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion. collie, wind, nausea,
hesdache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 70 years, and has b nefited more
than q million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draugf!. Price only 25c. Get q
aacka0e to-day. NcCzs
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
HOUSE PASSES REVENUE BILL

Washington, February 1.-The ad-
ministration revenue bill, containing
provisions for tax on excess profits
and an increase in the inheritance
tax, passed the House late by strict
party vote-211 to 1856. 1t now goes
to the Senate, where it will be taken
up within a few days.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
EXPECT WILSON TO HELP AT Nc,
KINLEY UNWILLING

Washington, February president
Wilson this afternoon tentatively ac-
cepted an invitation to make an adj
dress at the dedication of a monument
to the late President William McKin-
ley at Niles, o., early in June. The
President told Joseph G. Butler of
Youngstown, who was presented to
him by Senator Harding, that he will
20 unless something in the public
business shall prevent"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
F5l. 0OO, 900 NOTIFICATIONS BILL
IL PASSED BY CONGRESS-

Washington, February THE an
nual Notifications bill, carrying $751;
100000 passed by the House Monday,
passed the Senate today unamended.
The usual objection to the large coast
defense items were lacking in the
brief Senate debate, the only Senator's
who suggested changes expressing
concern as to whether in view of the
situation with Germany.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Henry r. Childs as candidate for AS
SCISSOR of Mason county, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary, Au-
gust. 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce Mr.. Fred w.. Wells as a
candidate for County Assessor, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary in August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

The Italian Government is expert
menting with sericulture in Libya,
which produces many mulberry trees,
on the leaves of which silk worms can
be fed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank II. Clarke as a candidate for
County Judge of Mason County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
Elmer l.. Donovan of Sardis precinct,
as candidate for Assessor of Mason
County. Subject to- the action of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03
NEARLY FOUR YEARS ION THE JOB"

One Mr. Wilson's weknown desire to become
Hoes not have caught the fancy of begeren Europe
that they have knowledge of his promoting peace
Mexco--New York Herald.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

The Allies not proamng that they will dictate peace
German SOIL but they evidently determined that the enemy shall
not dictate 1t on Observation-Disclosures Journal
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

Dr. Hurry that the people of Indiana living
longer than they fifteen years ago. yet nobody has
tried to estimate how much higher they are living
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

japanese workmcn wear en- their
APPS an Inscription stating their bust
ness and their employers name.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-03

Mc|Ivain, Knox & Diener Co.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND
EMBALMERS
Day Phone $50. Night Phone 10.
MAYSVILLE, KY
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
Farm Lands

Oregon and California Railroad Co.
Grant lands. Legal fight over land at
last ended. Two million three hum
dred thousand acres. Title revested
in the United States. Land, by Act of
Congress, ordered to be opened under
homestead laws with notifications, for
settlement and sale. 1.-TWO dollars and
fifty cents per acre, fifty cents per acre
time of original entry plus homestead
fees, balance at final proof.) Contain
ing some of best timber and agricul-
tural lands left in the United States.
Large copyrighted map showing land
by sections and townships, laws COW
ering same and description of soil,
climate, rainfall, elevations, tempera-
lures, etc. Postpaid one dollar. Grant
Lands Locating Co., Portland, Oregon.
16tfd&w
FOR SALE-40 acre farm 4 miles
north and / mile east of Monett. In
quire of Mrs. W. w. Earnhart, r. F.
D. No. 8. 26t16p
For Rent or for Sale.
Nagel Farm, 10 acres with all i'm
provements, miles southwest of Mo-
nett, 31a miles northwest of Purdy. In
quire of Mrs. Carl Witte, 701 4th St.,
Monett. Mo. 2Stf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
For Sale-Miscellaneous

Restaurant for sale. Easy terms.
Call 140. lltf
FOR SALE-Good Jersey cow. M.
Wright, 6O7 Sycamore. 27t6p
FOR SALE-Household goods. See
A. Chain, 401 County street.
FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red eggs
and setting hens. w. A. Todd. 2Stf
FOR SALE-4-burner Puritan Oil
Stove, used two months. Oscar Hol-
den, Ala Euclid. 23top
FOR SALE-9-year-old gentle,
work and driving horse, also Stude-
baker spring wagon, good as new, and
double set of harness. For further in
formation call Lester Howell. Phone
a. 2stf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

There Is more Catarrn in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo. Ohio is O constitutional
remedy is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
r. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. G. w. Weygandt, who is with
motoring party in Colorado, writes
from Denver, that they are having a
most delightful time. She said hun
dreds of people were camping in Dem
yer and that C. B. Woodruff, who is
visiting her son, DR.. Fred Woodruff,
was going to come this week with a
party of friends to the same camp
where she was stopping.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Your glasses CAN be accurate and
of the maximum aid to your vision
and ALSO be smart and stylish in ap-
pearance.
OF couree, here, the first considera-
tion is fitting CORRECT CLASSES
but we don't lose sight of the fact
that it is also important that they be
made becoming and comfortable.
You will obtain the maximum in
satisfactory optical service HERE.
DIR. VIM. WRIGHT
Optometrist and Eyesight Specialist
Office over Monett State Bank
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
TIM ES w N T A d 8
For Rent-Houses

FOR RENT-7-room modern house.
Inquire at PA Eighth street or Phone
AIT. 32t6
FOR RENT-4-room house on
Frisco avenue. Mrs. John Salzer. 2tf
FOR RENT-5-room house, End and
Wishart streets. Inquire Mrs. A. M.
Hall. 300tf
FOR RENT-12-room residence.
Call at J. H. Thomas, Office, over First
National Bank. 2Stf
FOR RENT-7-room house one
block north Of the watering trough on
Frisco avenue. See DR.. M. R. Trum-
bower. 3Stf
FOR SALE OR RENT-5-room
house, newly painted and papered and
in fair repair. Lot 75x150 feet. Small
barn in good part of city. Small pay
ment down, balance small monthly
payments. North 4th street, Monet,
Mo. E. A. O'Dwyer & Son. Agent.
lott
FOR RENT-By the week or
month, 3-room bungalow, furnished,
on Lake Taneycomo, 10 miles from
Branson, miles from the big dam at
Long Beach. First class drinking
water, drilled well, good fishing and
boating. Inquire of George Shaffer.
RI
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
Wanted

WANTED-A used typewriter. Un-
derwood preferred. Lock box 271,
Citv. 29t2
WORK WANTED-By day or hour,
or will do plain sewing. Call at 219
Third street or Phone 538. 22tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
For Rent-ROOms

FURNISHED rooms, 411 Third
street. Phone 479. 70
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms at
PIT 7th st. .,.., 25t6p
FURNISHED Room for rent at BOG
9th St. Phone SOB. 07tf
FOR RENT Nicely. furnished
rooms at 3O5 Sec6nc 'treet 1871
FOR RENT or 8 modern furn-
ished rooms at 900 Fourth street. 73f
FOR Rents modern furnished
rooms for light housekeeping, one
block from Broadway. Phone 557.
27tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
For Rent-Light Housekeeping

FOR RENT-Two rooms for light
housekeeping at $40 a month. 6O5
Fifth street. 33tt
FOR RENT-Two rooms for light
housekeeping. 407 Seventh St. 34tf
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
for light housekeeping. Phone "A.
sos N. Third street. o7tf
FOR RENT-Two downstairs south
rooms for light housekeeping. Call at
214 Eighth street or Phone 457. 16tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Miller and son
Byran, and Mrs. J. T. Clinton and son
will leave Wednesday morning for an
overland trip to Hallowell, Kan. They
will also visit other places and return
by way of Kansas City.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
32tf

Prof. l.. E. Meador, of Springfield,
passed through Monett, Thursday on
his way home from Denver, and Boul-
der, Colo. He came home by way of
Roswell, New Mexico, to visit his sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Wormington. He says
the Wormington and J. H. Thomas
families, who are there for the bene-
fit of their health, seem much I'm
proved.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

J. S. Kelley applied for a position
with the aviation signal corps at JEFF
ferson Barracks, last week, but was
rejected on account of having had
some bones broken. He went from
st. Louis to Independence, where he
visited his parents, returning to Mo-
nett, Tuesday morning.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Earl Dennis, of Picher, Okla, visit
ed his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 3. p.
Dennis, Sunday. He said that the re-
port of smallpox and other diseases
being in Picher was false. That the
people were we'll and enjoying living
in such a lively place.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
ASK ANYONE WHO HAS USED 1T

There are families who always aim
to keep bottle of Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house
for use in case it is needed, and find
that it is not only good investment
but saves them no end of suffering.
AS to is reliability, ask anyone who
has used it.-Adv.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
For Sale-AutomObnes

FOR SALE-Automobile, 80 h. p.
roadster. Cheap. First reasonable
offer takes it. Call 81 Fourth street.
3St6p
FOR -Studebaker Six, seven
passenger touring car, first class con-
dition. Frank Fenolio. 21tf
WANTED-To trade equity in
dwelling house property. Rents $500
per month, for good secondhand Ford
car Inquire VIM Smerdon, Durnil
Bldg. S9tf.
FOR SALE 1915 Model Grant Road
ster, fully equipped, electric starter,
electric lights and electric horn. First
class condition. Can be seen at 507
Broadway. Frank F'enolio. 21tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
NOTICE

All those who hold warrants against
the City, kindly present them and get
your checks.
Respectfully,
S. H. LAUDERDALE,
If Treasurer.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Friends of Miss Orpha Bayless, of
Cassville, will be glad to learn that
she is improving rapidly, following an
operation performed upon her at Col
RADIO Springs. The operation was for
appendicitis and gall stones.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Miss Vera Boynton, who has been
attending Draughon's Business Col
lege, was placed last week in STEM
ographic position with Tuck Fergu-
son Warehouse and Transfer Co.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Attend the special demonstration of
1882" pure aluminium ware at Flor
eth's Hardware Store, August 16, II
and 18. Zotf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
STOMACH AND LIVER TROUBLES

No end of misery and actual suf-
fering is caused by disorders of the
stomach and liver, and may be avoid
ed by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets
Give them a trial. They only cost a
quarter.-Adv.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
MILK

Ten cows to be fresh in 10 days.
Can take few more customers soon.
Jersey Cream Dairy Co. Phone 924-3.
Watch for the wagon. Jersey Cream
Dairy Co. 27t6
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Attend the special demonstration oi
1892" pure aluminium ware at Flor
eth's Hardware Store, August 16, II
and 49, 2St1
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. S. O. Elwell returned Thurs
day, from Verona, where she has been
caring for her grandson, John Weldy,
ir.. who has been ill.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Miss Ruth Mahoney is visiting
Misses Louise and Emma Geister at
their home in Springfield.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Attend the special demonstration OF
1882" pure aluminium ware at Flor
eth's Hardware Store, August 16, II
and 18. ZotI
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. w. A. Williams and Louis
Otterman, of Mound Valley, Kan, are
visiting their brother, J. H. Otter
man, this week.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Miss Dorothy Morrow returned
home, Tuesday, from Kansas City,
where she has been visiting for sew
eral weeks.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. A. Folger, of Exeter, is visit
ing E. Folger and family. She will 60
from here to Coyville, Kan, to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Folger.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Misses Sadie Ethridge and Golda
Anderson came from Kansas City,
Tuesday, for visit with their parents
north of town.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Anyone wishing to dispose of house
hold furniture would do well to call
Clayton & Snider, phone GAO. 24tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Rev. J. F. King went to Aurora,
Tuesday on church business.
Mrs. Otis Williams visited in Spring
field, Tuesday.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Lehnhard re-
turned home. Monday night, from
overland trip to Chicago and the
Lakes. Miss Helen Lehnhard remain
ed in Wisconsin.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Earl Foster, Eddie and Will Ell
we'll and Troy Anderson attended the
Cassville reunion Wednesday and
Thursday,
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Guy Matthews of Springfield, was
in Monet, Tuesday, on his way home
from Ft. Worth, Tex.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

When in need of dental work see
DR.. M. L. Ingram over Tutt & Os.
born's. Phone 518.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

So far none of the railroads have
put up signs warning the engineers
co Stop, Look, and Listen for auto.
mobiles.-Springfield Republican.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Maurice Shelton of Eureka Springs,
visited in Monett, Thursday between
trains. He was on his way to Chilli
cothe, where he attends business COL
lege. ,H.lu
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hunt and chill
dren went to St. Louis, Tuesday to be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Shelton.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Alto Zaccanti, who was injured by
being struck by an automobile, when
riding his bicycle on the street, will
leave the hospital, Wednesday after
noon.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Ray Scarborough, of Whiting, Ia.,
visited friends here, Sunday, on his
way to Springfield.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Circle No. 2 of the M. E. Aid society
will meet with Mrs. Hubert Roberts
on Wednesday afternoon.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Miss Villa Henbest returned We'd
nesday from a visit at Cassville. She
will go to Cassville Friday to spend
the week end with friends.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. Henry Rice and son Edwin, OF
Neosho, are visiting Mrs. W. W.
-Lehnhard.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
NOTICE TO REBEKAHS

Eve Rebesah Lodge, No. 63 will
meet in regular session, Monday even
ing, August 13.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Look in Gulicks windows and see
some of the new styles in Ladies Fall
Shoes. o@A
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brunner are
the parents of son born, Friday
August 10.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. R. B. Wright is expected to
come in few days from Kansas City
to visit her brother, ]. L. King.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Floyd Lowe, of Peirce City, was II
town Monday night.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Now is the time to take advantage
of those Straw Hat prices at Gulicks.
32tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Abstracts of Title to Monet prop
erty, J. H. Thomas, First Natlonaf
Bank Building. z9tl
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. Zona Garfield visited friends
in Aurora, Tuesday.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

'Tis just about time to let us make
Won that new Fall Suit-Gulicks. 32tf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Ben Ellis, of Picher, Okla, is visit
ing his family here for few days.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

FOR SALE--Concord grapes. Phone
afternoon or evening, w. w. Camp
bell, 935-32. 2otf
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

'Tis time to get that boy school
Suit at Gulicks. Sale prices range
from S2.65 up to S6.95. 3ltt
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. H. A. Gardner will entertain
the members of the P. E. 0. Chapter
to a 1890 luncheon, Friday.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Beckett are the
proud parents of a fine girl, born
August 13.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17
LOCAL NEWS

I cure persons Of pyorrnea. Dr. l..
West, Dentist, 210 Third st. u
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

DR.. John Ingram of Cassville, spent
the weekend with his parents here.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Murrel Turpin and Jesse kring
went to st. Louis on business this
week. 4MB
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

For first class dental work go to
DR.. j. P. Woods, upstairs in State
Bank building.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

Mrs. A. E. Mccain and son Billie,
of Sapulpa, Ok, visited Mrs. Ray Mil
Ter, Sunday.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

For Loans on Farms at lowest rates
see J. H. Thomas, First National Bank
Building. 29tt
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

High or low,
Black, White or Tan
Shoes for Woman,
Child or Man
at Gulicks.
The Monett times., 1917-08-17

noon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-05
LAST CALL TO
ALL SLACKERS

Washington, Oct. a last warning
has been issued to drafted men who
have failed to answer the call to the
colors. The government gave notice
that those who have failed to report
viii be given an opportunity 10 escape
punishment if they join the colors now
and explain their previous failure to
do so. If they show a wilful DISPOSE
ton 10 evade service. they will be
charged with desertion and every effort
will be made to apprehend and punish
them.
Drafted men failing to report now
will be promptly advertised as desert
ers and a reward of $50 offered for their
apprehension. Divisional commanders,
however, have been directed TO question
personally such men before trial is or.
dered and establish whether the soldier
wilfully sought to evade military ser
vice
Men tried and found guilty as desert
ers will not be permitted to escape their
duty as soldiers by dishonorable dis
charge.
The policy OF the department viii
be-" it was announced. ito punish them
and retain them in the service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-05
SCIENTISTS To
VISIT ARDM0Rt
THuRTi STATE GEOl sa;iSYs TO
STOP HERE On OkLAItOAt
INSPECTION YOtR

Thirty state ges'ieaists. represent iag
New Yos-k, eastern and otIler states
wH include .ATdnDo1'e. the FIeabltun oil
helsl and the Arbuckle mountains in
their itinerary Of an inspection trip
through O&lahorna. The party will be
in Agdnsnre aIotcsay and Tues,hay. Oc.
tDber IL and 16.
Fritz Aul'in. representing c. W. Shan.
non, director of the Oklahoma Geolog.
ical, survey, was I'm the city today in
conference with Secretary Gilbert Of
the Chamber OF Commerce and said
that the party would devote its scien.
tific inspections to Oklahoma this year.
1t Is the custom for the state geologists
to hold their convention zen route. e"
They meet at "a central point, usually
Washington, and then make up an itin-
erary Of three weeks devoted to prac-
ticah inspection. The party will visit
the Tulsa. Usage and Gushing fields,
going from there to Lawton. where the
Wichita Mountains will be inspected
From Lawton they will come to Rin-.
ling, whore Ardmore representatives
will take charge Of the party. Mon
day. October 18th will be spent in the
fiealdton and Fox fields. The visitors
will spend the night in Ardmore and
visit the Arbucl<le mountains Tues
daV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-05
MARBLE ED|F|CE
H0NORS N 'k|KLEY
MAGNIFICENT BUILDING e3.xl36
FEET DEDICATED At TOWN
or HIS BiRTEiPLACE.

Niles. Ohio, oct 5.-This little nol:h.
eastern Ohio town today honored it's
most notable citizen--William Mrkih.
Ay, the martyred president--5y dcdi.
eating to his memory a magnificent
marble memorial building near the sito
of his birth.
Prominent men and visitors from over
the country attended. On the list of
speakers were former President Wtiam
II. Taft, Governor James ". Cox. ana
Joseph Mitchell Chapple Of Bostpa. ed
itor of the National Magazine.
The memorial TO Ohio's former gover-
nor and president is Il building .32 -
by 136 feet and Is built OF Georgia
marble. 1t contains a i2-foot high
statue OF Mckinley carved by !. Missy
Rhipd fom "a solid block Of Georgia
marble weighing thirty.five tons.
The building also contains many tab
lets and busts of noted men. .argclN AS
sociates of the late president:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-05
NATIONAL PARTY
NAME OF LATEST
ADOPTS. TENTATIVELY. T,AAriOKM
IN WHICH BONE-DRN ny
TION EMPHASIZED.

Chicago. oct. 5.-The new poutie Al
party. still in process OF formation was
christened the National party" az lest
nights conference OF the FIVE goups
which are seeking amalgamation The
plans are necessarily temporary and
must await formal approval by the gov
erning national bodies behind tn" par,
ticiparts In the conference.
1t was said that the plan decided on
called for the election of a temporary
national executive committee ut on, e,
consisting of four members trprp oach
of the five groups represented IA ,he
Chicago conference - the progIe..iYe.
prohibitionists. single Z takers, social
democrats and Independents.
The conference also adopted :. tenta-
tive platform in which "a demand fpr n
bone-dry nation was emphasized.
II was further urged that the gov
ernment take over and socialiZe the
railroads telegraph lines, mines. steel
and iron works. munition factories and
other great economic functions essen
tial to the conduct of the war. Strong
protest was made against profteering
and the iovying u an so per cent tax
on war profits was urged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-05
APPROPRIATIONS
S21,39O,73O,94O
THIS TOTAL FOR FISCAL YEAR II
AUTHORIZED N RECORD
SESSION OF CONGRESS.

Washington. Oct. 5.-Chsirman Mar
tin OF the senate appropriations com
mittee in review of the achievements
OF this session OF congress and OF APP
preparations and contract suthoriza-
tions for tho fiscal year 1918 issued
today says ths session breaks all rec
otiiS
'rotaa appropriations" the stateuient
continues. Aggregate $iGsoi ,Sss. .si5.
which with the total appropriations for
tho second sessfon OF the sixty-fOgrtn
congress and the total contract aatliorL
xattous for the pr~eent fiscal ysar.
nlakef grand total Of ssi 2ee.I3e.9 Sac.
in appropriations snd contract suthnsi-
zations for the present fiscal year.
"Cossress ms soeresiy taken ,insp to
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