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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
COUNTY MANAGER FLOODED
WITH FOOD PLEDGE CARDS
SIGNED BY LOCAL PATRIOTS
Spontaneous and Almost Unanimous Response Appeal for Self Preservation
Of Nation and Only Two People in Chckasha Withhold Support From
Patriotic and Imperative Demands

Up to last night total Of 1901
food pledge cards had been signed
and turned in to the office Of the
county manager while there were
several big envelopes containing
signed cards on the managers desk,
uncounted
Most of the cards came from the
city of Chickasha and were turned in
through the work done by the school
children. Mrs. Orin Ashton and Mrs
J. E. White canvassed among a num-
Der of the business houses on Chick
asha avenue and met with practically
unanimous cooperation
Almost Unanimous.
Mrs. Ashton said this morning,
almost everywhere we went we Sc
cured the signature to the food
pledge card. There were two men
and one woman who did not enter
enthusiastically into the idea. The
two men refused to sign the card, one
OF them saying that his wife would
sign and the other stating that he did
not want to have anything to do with
it He gave as his excuse that he
had just returned from Hot Springs
where last week number of people
claiming to be representatives Of the
government, took up a subscription
for some government work and got
away with it. explained to him
that this work was being done by To-
cal people with whom he was ac-
Quaiated and that he need not fear
a renettion of the Hot Springs affair
but he still refused The other man
was prominent business man in
Chickasha. He was inclined to Joke
about the card and told me to see
his wife ! asked him if he wanted
70 be listed among the slackers in
this food campaign, but he sun r-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs Chicken as well as
all the children are going to be fore
ed to help conserve the supply Of
wheat in chickasha, for the reason
that the mills have quit selling that
grain for chicken feed.
1t is quite we'll known in poultry
circles that a good meal ON wheat
was about like a special Sunday an
ner with company present to a fioek
of the well known "yaller leg fry
ers. But from now out, their special
dinner must consist Of corn or oats
III is true that they may be given
from time to time the screenings and
low grades OF wheat that have no
value as human food, but never again
until the war is over and the kaiser
has been put in the hospital perma
nently. will the barn yard fowls have
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
WIN Not Make Peace.

By United Press.
Washington, Nov 2.-While tempo
rarily Withdrawing from active mill
tary participation in the great world
war Russia will stand with the allies
and will make no separate peace
with Germany This was officially
announced today at the Russian en-
bassy and was endorsed by Secretary
Of State Lansing Russia will thus
be shifting the burden Of active war
fare upon the shoulders of the allies
until next spring or summer and will
give the new democracy time to
Duil up the internal situation
Premier Kerensky will probably
have everything adjusted by spring
and Russia will again take an active
part. Millions Of Russian soldiers at
the froat have practically done no
fighting III months. These will be
allowed to 60 to their homes and
prepare for an active campaign next
summer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

The Grady county chapter OF the
Red Cross will present a delightful pro
gram at the First Christian church
Saturday afternoon at 3 O'Clock, which
the public is cordially invited TO at
tend.
The speaker Of the afternoon will
be Miss Edith johnson, special writer
on the Daily Oklahoman
Miss Johnson needs no introduo-
ton to the reading public OF this
state. Her daily articles cover
wide range Of subjects which she
handles with an intimate understand
ing which shows her to be a sympa-
thetic student Of human nature.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
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Crisis Approaches in Food
Situation and Enemy Spies
Work Terrible Destruction

during the past two months These
fires are ascribed to enemy agents.
New York has suffered loss OF
five millions, in two fires on the
Brooklyn water front. Baltimore's
loss was five millions. The Kansas
City and ST. Louis stockyards and
fires in Omaha, St Paul, Cincinnati,
Chicago. Portland, Boston and Okla
homa city are included in the esti'
mate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
SPLENDID PROGRAM BY RED
CROSS WHEN MISS JOHNSON
SPEAKS HERE TOMORROW
Prolific Writer for Daily OEhOmn Now Engaged War Work Will Be SpO
BY Local Talent in Patriotic Address General Public First
Christian Church Tomorrow Afternoon

She has been closely Identified
with every patriotic campaign waged
in the state since the beginning Of
the war, and, therefore, is able to
speak with authority on many phases
Of the world struggle
The program which follows will be-
gin promptly at O'Clock.
Bridal Chorus, CCoweW. O. c. W.
Glee club.
(a) The Star. (Rodgers); (b) Black
bird Song. (ScotD; Miss Ormerod.
The "Whistling Mother" (Vance) ;
Mrs. Lampe.
Violin Solo. selected, Jessie Morton
"Indictus.a (Huhn), Miss Porter.
Address. Miss Edith Johnson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
MEETING OF COUNTY
RURAL WOMEN'S CLUBS

Marshall Of Bradley club; secretary
Mrs. Chas. Kline Of Norge club; as
sistant secretary, Mrs. J L. Daniels
Of Rural Neighbors club.
The next quarterly meeting will be
the last Saturday in January 1918
Meeting at futile.
Friday, October 26, the Tpttle
Girls club met and Wednesday, Oct
81, the Amber Girls club met Each
Of these clubs meets in the domestic
science laboratory Of their schools
and they are doing excellent work.
The teachers of both these schools
are giving the club work their sup
port, which is a great help
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
LOCAL DEALERS
TO ACT ON FOOD
COST REDUCTION

Tonight at the office Of the Com
merciaI and Farm bureau meeting
Of grocers and butchers Of Chickasha
will be held for the purpose of TAX
ing UP the food conservation subject
and determining how the food situa-
tion can be handled to the best ad-
vantage in conformity with the ideas
Of the government.
The question of deliveries will also
be- taken up and it is known that a
theory will be advanced that people
who desire to call at the grocery
store or meat market aud carry home
their own purchases, are entitled 70
a discount
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

The County Fedeation of Rural
Women's Clubs met at the office Of
the Home Demonstration Agent in the
federal building Saturday afternoon,
October "a, at 2 o'clock. This feder-
alton is cmposed Of the ten rural
clubs located in different parts Of
the county.
The representatives of the clubs
reported the work of their respec-
tive clubs and discussed the work
for the coming year.
The following officers were elect
ed:
President. Miss Clara White Of
Friend club; vice president, Mrs. O.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
TRIAL OF g
NEGROES ON
By United Press.

By United Press.
San Antonio Tex, Nov. 2.-Never
paralleled in the history OF Ameri-
can military circles, the trial Of sixty
three negro troopers, charged with
the killing of twenty-five persons in
the Houston riots, was continued the
second day
The commander told today Of the
refusal Of the men to obey his orders.
The jury consists of thirteen regular
army officers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

The second days session Of the
Grady County Teachers association
convention proved to be as interest
ing as the first and highly instruc-
tive program are being carried out
Early Arrivals.
The following delegates had regis
tered by noon yesterday.
Tuttle.
Stella Richman, Dewitt Sankey,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
FEDERAL LAW MAY REACH
$4,000 MILK PRODUCERS
WHO ATTEMPT MONOPOLY

The federal laws against destroying
foods and the penalty for interfering
with the distribution OF necessities
are applicable to these cases.
A conference Of producers and dis
trbutors has been called. Farmers
are today establishing pickets around
the receiving depots
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
Pipe Organ Recital
For Grady Red Cross

Announcement was made this
morning that on next Tuesday night
at the First Baptist church, Edwin
Vale Mcintyre Of Oklahoma City will
give recital on the new pipe organ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
BIG STEAL in
FOODSTUIFFS

BY United Press.
Chicago, Ills, Nov 1.-Two com
missioned officers are involved In
the theft Of $4,000 worth OF food
stuffs at the Great Lakes training
station school during the past three
months
Eight arrests have been made.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
STRIKE CONTINUES

By United Press
Houston, Tex, Nov 2-More than
5000 oil workers are out on strike
today and conditions are unchanged.
Eighteen Louisiana and Texas fields
are affected.
Government mediation is expected
to get results.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
BANDITS USE CASHIER
AS SHIELD AGAINST
PURSUERS BULLETS
I By United Presa

By United Press
Greenwood, Ark, Nov IA posse
today is continuing the pursuit Of
five bandits who held up bank and
escaped in an automobile with $4,000.
The robbers carried away the cashier
to be used as shield against the
pursuers bullets. The bandits are
heading for a hill across the Okiaho-
ma line,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
CadOrna's Forces Hold Fast But May
Not Be Able to Retain Position Until
Allied Help Arrives
ITALIAN KING
RUSHES TO FRONT
Russia Will Make No Peace With Ger
many But Will Prepare Her Men for
Active Service Next Summer
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
washington, Nov. Russia, torn
by internal dissension and worn out
financially by her economic war
drain, is withdrawing from active par
ticipation in the world struggle. The
spectacular Teutonic demonstration
at Riga is believed to have succeeu-
ed in quieting Russia definitely.
From military standpoint Russia
was eliminated as an offensive factor
long ago The presence Of Russion
troops on the fighting lines, however
forced Germany to retain more than
a million and half men on the east
ern front. These troops win be re-
leased for fighting elsewhere by Rus
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
Auto Reduction.

By United Press
Washington, Nov. "A curtailment
in the manufacture of pleasure cars
and the readjustment Of the entire
automobile industry was planned at
a meeting held by government rep
resentatives and the heads of manu-
facturers here today Shortages in
steel and coal make the changes nee
essary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
GERMANS MAY WITHDRAW
IMMENSE FORCES FROM
RIGA TO FLANK ITALIANS.

sas withdrawal.
The greatest danger in the Russian
withdraway to Italy Hordes of
troops thus released may flank the
Italian army.
Withs these further Withdrawals it
is Officially admitted that the allies
are passing through their most criti-
cal period
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
Germans Hold Rrldseheads.

By United Press
London, Nov 2.--The flooded Tag
lamiento river is separating Macken-
sens invading armies and General
Cadornas spirited Italian forces.
Apparently a great battle on the
north Italian front is under way The
vital issue now is whether their stag
gering losses Of guns and supplies
will permit the Italians to retain
their line until the allied shipments
are received.
The Germans are holding thebridge-
heads but cadorna has destroyed tho
bridges
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Chicago, Ills, Nov. 2.-The federal
government is expected to issue an
ultimatum on the milk situation which
will strike 10000 farmers who are
destroying their milk rather than
sell to Chicago dealers at a reduced
Wholesale price.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
Not Only Must Food Supplies Be Curiail-
ed But Manufacture Of Pleasure
Cars will Be Reduced
By United Press.

BY United Press
Philadelphia Pa, Nov. 2.-Admit'
ting Americas financial burdens are
already heavy, the chairman of the
American tariff commission today
warned the people to prepare for fur
Cher sacrifices as the war progresses.
They must learn to dispense with fur
their luxuries and abandon some Of the
necessities, he declares.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
FARMERS DESTROY Milk RATHER Than SELL CHEAP
;SIA QUITS COMPLETELY AND ALLIES
Active Fighting in Italy.

BY United Press
Rome, Nov. 2-The first word OF
fighting along the Taglamiento river
battle lines is reported in the Off
cial statement, both sides engaging
in heavy artillery action
The Italians repulsed German raids
King Emanuel and Premier Orlando
are at the front, it is announced
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

for the benefit OF the local chapter
of the Red Cross. Mr. Mcintyre is
donating his services and all OF the
proceeds will 90 to the Red Cross.
No admission will be charged aud
free will offering viii be taken.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
BOY SCOUTS MEET ON
LIBERTY BOND MATTER

All Boy Scouts who took part IN
the Liberty loan campaign will meet
with Scoutmaster promptly at
o'clock tonight at vinca Park.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
FARMERS GIVEN
HEAVY SENTENCES
ey United Presa

Sioux Falls, NJ D., Nov 2.-Twenty-
seven farmers were sentenced to
serve from one to five years in the
Leavenworth penitentiary and were
assessed heavy fines today convicted
of draft resisting
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
BY United Press.

Amsterdam, Nov. 2.-The kaiser
ordered the German flags to be float
ed and salutes to be fired throughout
Prussia and Alsace-Lorraine in cele-
bration of the Italian victory
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
on to Palestine.
By United Press.

By United Press.
London, Nov. 2-The British fore
es in Palestine are approaching clos
er to Jerusalem, says the official
statement They have passed Beer
sheeba.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
Work of German Spies.

Work Of German Spies.
BY United Press.
New York, Nov. damage to the
extent Of $13,OOO,OOO has been caus-
ed by incendiary fires in America
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02


This Man Recants.
Let it be known, to the credit of
this man, that this morning he called
up and stated that he would sign a
card.
Both Sohuld Sign.
It may be the idea that only one
card signed in every home is neces-
sary. In answer to a question rela-
tive to this point Of the campaign,
Mr. Hollingsworth. manager of the
campaign in Grady county, said this
morning, "The man and wife in each
home are supposed to sign the cards.
They may both sign the same card,
or they may sign separate cards, but
they are both supposed to sign Al
so, there are blanks for the children
over - years Of age in each home
to sign will be glad to furnish
blanks to anyone who calls at the Of
flee Of the Farm Bureau.
Only One Refused
"Of the hundreds Of cards distrib-
uted through the city schools, only
one refusal to sign has been repoFA-
ed This refusal was reported from
the north school building where a
patron had returned the card unsign
ed"
Big Meet at o. c. W.
A big food conservation meeting
was held this morning at the c. c.
W and it was thought that nun
Der Of the students would enter ac
lively in the campaign today or to
morrow c. M. Hollingsworth and o
G.. Cooper we're working among the
employees at the Rock Island shop;
today and a committee of womer
headed by Mrs. Ashton continued
their work among the business hous
es and various homes in the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02

You will find all the
local news every day
inthe Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-02
rred me to his wife. .

Up to last night 1901 fered his
food pledge signed This Man Recant
and turned in the Let it be the credit
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FRS. Presbyterian.

Church and Manse. corner George
and Union streets. Pastor. w. H
Chapman. g'his is another "Rally
Day for your good, not only in the
Sunday school, at 9:45. but also fol
all our services.
Prayer praise Wednesday at 7:3f
p. m Christian EndeavOr at g.: 80 Sun
day night, and the subject for our 1870
preaching service is of vital import
ance But special attention is forcus
ed on the morning service. DR.. Edwin
|. Stearns, a celebrated Presbyterian
preacher, will fill our pulpit. He is
a natural orator, brilliant and pathet
ic. lie will talk on one of the liyeSt
topics of the day. He was coal
miner and then lawyer. before he
became a preacher. He interests al
people Good speakers will be at all
the churches and we urge everybody
to attend some church.
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Sunday 10 a. m, Sunday school,
11:l5 a m, morning service. Ad
dress. "Alcohol and the Man." by DR.
Carolyn Geisel, physician, lecturer
philanthropist. rare opportunity tc
hear this nationally noted woman or
this timely topic. Do not miss it. The
service opens promptly at Ills.
Z p. m.-Luther League study
period.
1880 D. m.-Evening service. Sub
ject: "Forerunners of the Reforma
tom" "The Waldenses," "W.iclif,'
"Huss," Savonarola."
Tuesday afternoons Sewing school
Wednesday 7 p. m.-Singing.
7:30 p. m.-Mid-week service.
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Mckendree Methodist,

Church, corner Norwish and X
streets, Bascom A. Pafford, pastor
The Hon. Minor Wallace, former
congressman from Arkansas, and all
orator OF magnetism and strength,
viii speak at II a. m. on "Wpr-Time
Prohibition a step toward a dry ma
ton and a dry world. All our people
are urged 10 show themselves on the
right side of this great question by
their presence at this service and to
hear this man of unusual ability on
this very important issue. In the alb
sence of the pastor, j. C. Garwood
will conduct the preliminary service
and introduce the speaker
Rev, NJ c. Austin will preach at
1870 p. m. Many will avail them
selves of the opportunity of hearing
him. Other services as usual A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
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| WANT COLUMN

FOR! RENT-Nice nine-room house,
garage and garden 1922 Albany
St. L. a, MILLER 1924
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SERVICES IN THE
CHURCHES TO-DAY
First Methodist.

Rev. L. j. Ballard, pastor. Church
Monk and Norwich streets; residence,
1903 Norwich street.
Sunday school, 9;45 a. m, T. f.
Glover, superintendent. A man as
busy as Secretary Daniels attends
Sunday school. Can't you? Come and
watch us grow. -
This congregation has the greatest
treat of the year in store for them in
DR. Madison Swadener at the morn
ing hour. You simply can't afford to
miss MIN.
The pastor will preach at night on
the subject, The Wing of the AL
mighty" 1850
The program is full today. A cor
dial greeting for you and your friend
Ushers to meet and seat you. Good
music. Plain gospel preaching for
the heart-hungry
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Preaching Sunday II a. m. and 7:3C
D. m by Pastor S. A. Mundy.
Sunday school at p. m, K. c. Cor
don, superintendent.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p
III.
Loyal Workers meeting Friday
1880 p. m, Mildred Wade, leader.
Pastors subject for the morning
hour, "The Christian. Race" 1870 p
m, Communion.
A welcome for all at our church.
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Christian Science,

Services are held at 5O4 Gloucester
street Sunday morning at II o'clock
Subject, Doctrine of Atonement."
Wednesday evening meeting, which
includes testimonies of healing and
remarks on Christian Science, at 8
o'clock. The public is cordially in.
vited
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First RapiiSt

o, p. Gilbert minister
At II a M. the Hon. John G. Wool
vocate, will speak on the subject
When Good Men s,ule the World"
Mr.. Wooley will interest you from his
first words to the close At 7:30 the
minister will preach on The Chal-
lenge of Lies Uncertainty
Sunday school meets at 9:45 a. m
=. +. Twitty, superintendent School
No meets Cypress Mills at p. M,
i. K. Tillman. superintendent
5. y. P. t., Jr., meets at p. m;
Sunbeams meet at p. m
The music is good You are invited
to worship with us
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10 RRENT-One furnished front
room on second floor; all modern
conveniences. Mrs. Stoh, 1119 New
castle street. 1921
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GOOD DOUBT REMOVER
Doubt certainly is a TRAITOR

Doubt certainly is TRAITOR
and is often the cause of our
Ioosin9 whereas we might gain.
if there is lurking in your
mind any doubt as to the
kenuiness of our continual
claims, we trust you will avail
yourself Of this most fitting OPP
portunity to remove it.
COMPARISON is the very
best bedium for bringing to the
intelligent mind the truth as it
really exists, so why be indif-
ferent TO your interest, come to
our store and convince yourself
that we will make 70 your indi-
viduaI measure
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RUBER STAMPS, SEALS STENCILS
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