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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
Bargains in Real Estate.
arm and City Loans

lSO acres located two miles from
Amber, three miles from Pocasset; 100
acres in cultivation; 25 acres fine
Greek bottom; running water Has
loan of $500 This is one Of the big.
gest bargains ever offered in this coun.
ty Price $4,000 or $500 for equity.
Immediate possession if sold before
the both
200 acres Of good smooth upland
100 acres in cultivation. 25 acres in
line meadow, balance good pasture,
four room house; living water. Has
loan Of $4,000 at per cent interest.
runs five years. Price $500; $1,000
cash. easy terms ON balance; immedi-
ate possession.
10 acres smooth land adjoining Coun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
Ventilation overdone.

American people have very higl
appreciation Of the humor Of English
men, and have been specially tickled
by a story Colonel Cody used to tell
ile said that some years ago an Eng
lishman who had never been in the
West before was his guest. They werq
riding through Rocky mountain can.
yon one day, when suddenly "A tremen.
dous gust Of wind came swooping down
upon them and actually carried the
Englishman clean Off the wagon-seat.
After he had been picked nj he
conbed the sand and gravel out Of his
whiskers and said:
Il say l think you overdo ventila.
tion in this country "--London Tit.
Bits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
FRIGHT WORD" OFTEN
HARD TO CHOOSE
Study Of Dictionary is a Profitable Habit
for BUSINESS Men

Inability 70 Cnogae the right word
often place speaker in an embarrass-
lug position. Many business men lose
much valuable time because they find
1t difficult to express what they want
to say when they dictate their cores
pondence. Greater freedom and ac-
curacy in speaking and writing can be
acquired by studying dictionary. A
few minutes devoted to the study Of
words and their meaning each day will
in short time result in great benefit
to anyone who will put that practice
to q test
The New Universities Dictionary
being offered to readers Of this paper
is particularly adapted to aid those
who wish to acquire greater familiarity
with the English language. 1t con
tains all the new words which have
come into common and proper use in
recent years. It's definitions are sim
pie and accurate, making it possible to
choose words that will best serve the
purpose of correct speaking and writ
ing. Many OF the new words that
have been brought into use through
such specialized activities as war. ayi
ation golf, baseball and other forms
Of sports have been conveniently clas
sified in supplementary dictionaries
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
STREET COMMISSIONER

Dan Beets announces that he Is a
candidate for street commissioner, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19

Eighty acres improved land clear Of
debts. miles nothwest OF Pocasset
Okla, to trade for good up-to-date
well located city proper Immediate
possession given.
as acre tract between Chickasha and
verden, 55 acres in cultivation, room
house, barn and good we'll a bargain.
Price $4,000.
100 acres near Miuco, Okla. 90 acres
in cultivation, good house, barn and
orchard. Land fenced and cross fenc-
ed, living water in pasture. $50 per
acre
CITY PROPERTY
Good room plastered house on ear
line. corner lot, SO by 1865 feet, good
barn, storm cave, we'll chicken yard
For sale on easy terms Price $3.50.
have many good bargains in city
property for sale on good easy terms.
Farm and city loans made on short
notice at the lowest consistent rate of
interest, VIII pay you to get my terms
ana rates. You get all you borrow
See or phone
T. II. BENNETT,
Office phone 334. Res. 94s.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19

office phone as4, Res. 94s.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
InactIvltx causes constlnatLon

Lack Of exercise in the winter is
frequent cause Of constipation You
feel heavy. dull aud listless. your
complexion is sallow and pimpiy and
energy at low ebb. Clean up this con-
dition at once with Or. Kings New LIE
Pills, mild laxative that relieves the
congested intestines without gripping.
A dose before retiring viii assure you
a fun and easy movement in the morn
ing. 25c at your druggist d-N1-mo,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
"S0fe ty First

(Prepared by City Clerk Reynolds)
All drivers Of motor vehicles in the
public streets Of the City Of Chickasha
are prohibited from doing the follow
ing things by the traffic ordinances:
Don't exceed the speed limit on
Chickasha avenue and in the zone
founded by first street on the east
Kansas avenue son the south, Fifth
street on the west, Hnd Choctaw ave
pue on the north. Within these limits
The speed is ten miles per hour, and
eight miles per hour when crossing
an intersecting street or avenue, and
six miles per hour when turning col,
nes In other districts the speed linn
It 10 miles per hour.
Don't pass street car to the Fight
while it has stopped to load or unload
passengers.
Don't pass another vehicle without
sounding warning norm or gong.
tKeep to the left while passing ve-
hicle).
Don't drive with the muffler open.
Don't fail to stop when signaled by
an officer. ;.
Don't stop IN the street. except at
the curb thereof, unless signaled to do
80 by an officer.
Don't fail to give aid to anyone who
Is hurt in an accident
Don't permit the engine to run while
the car is unattended.
Don't allow person under sixteen
years Of age to drive your car or mo-
torcycle.
Don't drive car or motorcycle
without city drivers license.
Don't drive car Or motorcycle with
out displaying state license number
or license applied for card"
Don't drive motor vehicle aftel
nightfall without lights. Automobiles
are required to have at least one white
light on front and one colored light
on rear.
Don't drive an automobile without
the brakes and horn in working order.
Don't fail to give zight-of-way to
fire apparatus
Don't forget that the flremen arc In
hurry and need plenty OF space in
turning corners, etc.
Don't park your car near fire or fire
apparatus while in action.
Don't drive across lire hose.
Don't drive a car with dazzling or
glaring headlights,
Don't use horns except for warming,
and don't damage other peoples cars.
Don't fail to drive beyond the cen.
ter OF an intersecting street before
turning to the left.
Don't forget that traffic on north
and south streets have the right.ol-
way over east and west traffic.
Don't fail to keep on right hand side
Of street.
Don't park your car closer than ten
feet to fire plug
Don't fail to slow up at street car
crossing on Minnesota avenue, Kansas
avenue and Sixth street
Don't allow children to hold on to
your vehicle while on roller skates, BIZ
cycle or tricycle.. 1t is dangerous to
them.
Don't forget that lie is sweet to all
and when it is lost can not be rastor-
ed, and all the sorrow won't heal a
broken heart; be careful. SAFETY
FIRST.
Don't get sore at Sammy" he is
trying to protect the life and limb OF
your loved ones. II you do. and your
are crippled perhaps for life,
who is to blame? Think it over.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
CRY PROPERTY

UT FHUFtKTT
Nine room modern house one block
from Carnegie library; good cistern
aud barn Paving paid up to date.
Nicely arranged for roommg house.
improvements cost SisOO, Price $4,000,
terms.
Five room modern house nearly new,
fine location; lot 75Xl65 IT,; good els.
tern and garage. Price $1,000, terms,
Six room house partly modern;
northeast corner lot i5Oxl65 IT,; good
barn orchard and out buildings. Price
$3.50. 5000 cash and 500 per month.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19

try Club; all IN. cultivation; no build.
ings, Price $1,000; 5000 cash and $500
per year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
ExpIoratIon u New oulnea-

A few years ago elaborate plans
We're laid in Germany to explore the
hitherto inaccessible interior Of New
GuAea by means OF balloons. which
were expected to drift over the island
in the prevailing winds. Tho project
was much discussed In the magazines
and subscriptions We're solicited ia it's
behalf but it was never carried out.
II Is now reported In the newspapers
that DR. Eric Mjorberg. a Swede. ia
planning to make use of an airplane
to explore the interior of New Guinea,
and is in the United States investi-
eating the latest improvements IN
aviation.
Cash paio Tor cieaa corton rags o.
DaflV Exnraaa Q1ff1ea
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
Wants
WANTED

JOIN THE ARMY; Recruiting Of
fices at Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Musko-
gee. chickasha. Ardmore and Enid.
7-l2-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
The Chickasha
Iron Work S

We have added new and up-to
date machinery to our plant and
are able to do any
Machine and Foundry Work
We make a speciality of Sash
Weighs, Structural Iron Work
and Job Work. Blacksmith Shop
ia connection. See the Nix Corr
Stalk Cutter which we manufac.
ture.
CONRAD BROS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
CITY TREASURER
founa a Sure Thing

l. B. Wixon, Farmers Mills, N. "
has used Chamberlain's Tablets for
years for disorders Of the stomach and
liver and says, "Chamberlain's Tablets
are the best | have ever used. OBJ.
tainable everywhere. d-w-1-mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19

Frand Palmer announces that he is
a candidate for alderman in the third
ward subject to the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19
Farm and City Loans

prepayment privileges than 100000 private money
TO loan on rst class business and property
MAJOR BROTHERS
5ll First National Bank Bldg. Phone $50
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-19

cash paio Tor cieaa corlon rags ~
Daily Express office
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
St. Nicholas Day and Christmas.

A writer in the Pail Mall Gazette
thus speculated concerning the amalga-
nation Of Christmas eve and st. Nicho-
las eve: "Perhaps the amalgamation
Of the two festivals was brought about
by motives Of economy, the giving Of
presents on December 5 and again on
December 25 constituting too heavy a
toll on parental purses. That this was
the case appears to be proved by the
custom prevailing in Catholic Germany,
where st. Nicholas duly appears in
each home on December 8, and, inquir
Ing into the conduct Of the children.
rewards the worthy with fruits and
cakes and lectures the unworthy on the
duty of obedience. He then asks the
Christ Child to bring them at Christ
mas. and on the morning Of that day
they usually find the desired articles in
the shoes which they placed overnight
on the hearth. This variation Of the
original Nicholas eve custom. for so
long obsolete in England, probably ac-
counts for our possession Of Santa
Claus in his present form. He is
supposed to have been an importation
from America about 40 years ago
Gas little earlier we had derived the
Christmas tree from Germany on the
initiation of the prince consort. hus-
band of Queen victoria.)"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
The Christmas Spirit.

However 1t may be. when Christmas
comes 1t finds us all to n greater or
less degree ready to cry "a merry
Christmas to all" and to the best Of
our ability keep it with good cheer.
Deep down In our hearts every one OF
us cherishes what may be called the
Christmas sentiment. Even II we go.
as so many have done of past years.
outside of the walls of our own home
we still observe our Yuletide in more
Or less conventional manner. We may
escape our relatives, save ourselves the
bother of home preparations, pretend
that we have cut adrift from the old
fashioned methods, but 1t all amounts
In reality to the same thing. We are
animated, after all, by the same spirit,
whether we are in a country house, a
lat, restaurant or hotel.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
HOW LIFEBOAT
ORIGINATED
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The lifeboat Is n very modern contrivance. 1t Is
not much more than half century since 1t came
to be generally used. In the old days sea captain
greatly resented the suggestion that his YES
sci should carry lifeboats.
At the period when these boats still were an ex-
pertinent a remarkable feat of lfe-saving was
performed on the New Jersey coast at a point
now within the precincts of Asoury fark'
Joseph Francis. an inventor, had brought forth
device made of iron and shaped like boat, with
a lid which could be shut, thus keeping out the
water Francis contended that in case OF n ship
wreck near shore a line could be made fast be
tween the vessel and the coast, and his quaint
lifeboat hauled back and FORTH carrying several
persons on each trip.
Francis was the butt of much humor. and MS
life-s saving boat, which commonly called
kettle because of its odd shape became subject
for general derision. Then vessel bearing inc
name of AYRSHIRE was wrecked in 1S47 on the
Jersey coast. 1t had a large passenger list, and
Rreat loss of life seemed inevitable. Francis
started his boat upon its first emergency test He
saved 2O1 lives by this method many of which
must have been lost otherwise, for the sea was 80
rough that no ordinary boat could have ever
reached land from the wreck.
In recognition Of his skill and bravery, congress
presented Francis with the largest gold medal
ever given by that body. 1t was made OF pure
uold two-thirds Of an inch thick, and was OF
about the same size tea plate. The boat de-
Used by Francis might still be In use were 1t not
for the breeches buoy. Because OF the boats
sixe weight and general clums,pess It was difficult
to handle. But It was none the less practical, and
paved the way for the breeches buoy, operated on
the same principle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
On Christmas Eve.

Oh. little babe. oh. gentle babe.
That in a manger lies,
A-listening to the choral sweet
Which floats A-down tho skies,
We. through the year. who only hear
/. Tho worlds harsh laundering.
Listen that We. dear babe, with thee
Nay hear tho angels sing.
Oh, little babe oh. gentle babe.
Who lookest toward the star
And seest when they bear their gifts.
Those wise men from afar,
From wandering wide back to thy side,
Weary and worn, we flee;
But hearts that bleed and hands that need
Are all We have for thee
oh. little babe. on. gentle babe.
Our hearts were hard and cold:
The star We loved, the star Of fame
The song the song of gold.
AT the managers side this Christmas tide
We listen and we long
To see that star shine from afar
And hear the angels song.
Richard F. 6outa4
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
Working In the Name
OF the Christ Child

@ ONE thirty years ago there lived
y in the city of Washington young
girl, the daughter of Richard 7.
Merrick, distinguished lawyer, says
the Survey. A serious injury, due to
nm accident, had left her an invalid,
confined to her couch. The Christmas
season was fast approaching and amid
the preparations for the holidays,
which the happy family were busily
making, this young invalid, reared in
luxury, conceived the desire of clothing
in the name of the Christ Child some
poor babe who was to come into the
world in poverty. She made simple
but complete layette, sent for n friend
who she knew could find the very
mother who needed such assistance.
and one small child was clothed in the
name of the Christ Child.
The Christ Child. society. founded
81 years ago, distributed 139 layettes
last year. Not one request has ever
been refused to an applicant indOrsed
by its visitors. And from this has
developed the material relief depart
ment, which clothes and shoes chill
dren. furnishes fortnight's outing.
n brace for crippled leg or book
from the library. There are no religious
qualifications. Active members con-
tribute a definite number of hours
work each week, and anyone may be-
come member by promising to an
swer the Christmas letter of a poor
child. Washington numbers 1000 men,
bers, and there are more than 4,5O0 In
all. including the branches in % cit
les.
From her couch, where she has lain
for more than 25 years, Miss Mer-
rick directs and leads all the soci.
ety's work.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
FOR THE BOY
IN CAMP
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What shall send that boy in military camp7
Many mothers and others asking that ques
ton. In reply, DIR. James Naismith, professor Of
physical education In the University of Kansas.
says: "Send him candy and lemons. good book
and, II his company has talking machine, a
record Of light music something funny But
don't send him sob letters nightgowns"
Doctor Naismith speaks from 30 years expert
ence in training university and college youthe
and from four months on the border chaplain
of the First Kansas infantry. He is the inventor
of basket ball and has trained hundreds Of
athletes and kept thousands Of students physically
fit.
Sob letters and nightgowns were the most wor-
rying and useless things the boys the border
received from home" said Doctor Nasmth
write that boy once or twice week. Send him
the home paper. He may not seem prompt about
writing home, but never forget he has an In
satiabe appetite for home letters and the home
paper. His appetite for sweets too is very keen
The army ration, wholesome and nourishipp
hasn't many trimmings. candy always is wnrm
ly welcomed by the boys. Homemade fudge or
caramel candy. something that doesn't mash or
melt easily. should be sent
There is no need to send clothing or medi-
cines. Uncle Sam will look out for that Rut
small musical instruments valuable in keen
ing camp cheerful Banjos, mandolins even
ukeleles good. Baseballs. bats gloves and
masks always welcome. Anything TINT on
courages healthful play is good to send
Il am very much In earnest when ask that no
sob letters be sent the boys. Also, II Won know
of some boy who has to write him or to
send him candy, remember him. saw bows who
felt 1t quite little that there was no one to
remember them They're all just big kiddies. Won
know and they need appreciation
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20

with crepe paper, twisted tightly and the ends
fringed. 1t then resembled the Old-fashoned
motto candies. That the motto couplet might not
be lacking. the following lines written and
inserted:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
The Christmas Fire

BY HARRIET PRESCOTT sPoFFoRD
THE tree 0rep green In the forest,
Il GreD green in the sun and the
dew;
Hts branches reached for the shadows,
He fedthered his tops in the blue,
And happy the air about him
Wherever his balsdms fe,o.
Drenched toith the rains of the sum-
mer,
Fine from his stems spun the sho.o-
erS,
Soft dropped the snoto on his mantle,
Dream, toork of silUer and foioers,
And oper him tohite light trailing
The stars s,odm through darkHng
hours.
Cropping 1ohere great rock pillars
Stand shouldering rank on rank,
His roots at the cold sioeet sources
The ancient juices drank,
And he s,oept toith the earth compdp-
As the uast skies rose and sank.
His boughs brushed lo,o on your fore
As a passing ,oing might brush,
When night toinds made shriH music
In the heavens, and hush, oh, hushl
For deep In his DEEPEST cOUert
He hid the hermit thrush.
Lo,p hare they laid the giant,
And then hale hin, home tcith mirfh,
And they fan the fires that ttoinkle,
And sing round his mOSsY girth,
And make ,rith a mighty magic
The life of the Christmas hearth.
For his flames 0ipe the spicy fragrance
OF the summer atmosphere.
While the breath of the t1oody hoL
lOiUs,
The luster and light of the year,
The blossom, the bird song, the
breezes,
He sheds through the Christmas
cheer.
And the message of peace and bless
ing
In the great fires glo,o they mark,
With the lad from, the 1odr and the
sailor
Home from his tossing bark
Ere the Christmas bells come Ginning
Like the touch of the frost on the
dark.
And ,cidely on pane and ceiling
Spdrkles fiery foam.
And the children dance pith their
shddoiUs
Like the forest sprite 11ith the
QnOmc,
While the great log rodrs and bldzes,
The heart of the joy OF home.
And the cheek that has long been toith-
cred
With an old rose blooms once more
As memories 0lo,o like the embers
Whose flashes sink and soar
With the Christmas fires tcdrm glory
Where the log burns red at the core.
-Womdn's Home Companion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20

"All right, smartyI Count you out then. You'd
only give some fool answer anyway. You're never
serious"
Come on with your conundrum." yawned Edith
II need something to wake me up. This old alge-
bra makes me sleepy"
"Well, here 1t is: How going to give any
Christmas presents, with crops, money, no
nothing?
Told you there wouldn't be any answer"
chuckled Tim.
"Fm afraid Tim Is right, Myrtle" and mother
looked up from laying the chd's coat pattern
upon the rippedup overcoat on the table.
what do you want to bother about Christmas
presents for? Everybody knows haven't got
any money to buy presents" and father looked up
raised on farm is high except hay and that's
the only thing I've got If get through the
winter ourselves We'll do well. without trying to
make Christmas presents"
Il don't care I'm going to do something for
Uncle john anyway" declared Myrtle. "He sent
me this organ, and I'm going to just remind him
that I've not forgotten If nothing more"
Myrtle had firm chin. The dimple might dis
tract the attention of the casual observer but the
fact remained Myrtle had firm chin. 1t had
first begun make itself felt in the family about
fifteen years before. when Myrtle year old.
Being n reasonable and well-baanced creature,
her rule was not only tolerated, but her plans al
ways practicable and often brilliant, sooner or
later received the cooperation of the family, no
matter how much they may have been opposed at
first. Her hearts desire was to have fine music
al education, but she knew that 1t far too
pensive to be thought of. She had sensibly con-
cluded to do well she could the duties
est at hand.
"Tm going to take command" she said now,
"and together going to do something"
you're welcome to, far us am concerned"
grumbed Tim Excuse me from sending 25cent
presents to II rich uncle"
Never you mind" said Myrtle, mysteriousIy.
Thereafter there "dongs" in the household.
Her enthusiasm contagious and
Tim got interested
I'm going to send Uncle John homecooked
Christmas dinner" Myrtle declared.
I'VE hain't got turkey" said ma.
1--WE got the duck pa promised me for taking
of the rest of them and 1t Is fat as butter.
You roast and stuff it and then we will all take
hand at the trimmings"
Myrtle's mother was an excellent cook, and her
clear. firm jellies and perfect canned fruit were
the envy of her less skillfu neighbOrs.
Myrtle ransacked the shelves apd selected three
glasses of jelly. one of an amber color another OF
ruby red, the third and most beautiful being one
of a pale translucent green She stood each In a
square of crepe paper, brought up the sides ana
corners, and tied them tightly and then pulled
out the top around until 1t looked like flower.
Each color corresponded to the color Of the jelly
in the glass Then she lined and covered box
with paper and set in the ruby. the amber, and
the pale green flowers. She covered the box, and
tied 1t with Christmas ribbon attached to which
WAS a card which written:
"With that duck you're going to eat
You'll need something tart, but sweet
That's U.S."
glass can Of watermelon pickles wrapped
In corrupated cardboard md then wound about