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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-09
Zig Melon Producer

Thousands Of dollars worth Of wat
ermelons are shipped from Grady
every year and the southern portion
is making people sit up and take mo-
tiee because Of the large acreage,
splendid yield and great wealth CLEAN
ed from its broad acres Of broom
corn.s This crop is being given more
attention in this county than hereto
fore and it is predicted that next year
win see an even bigger acreage Of
his big money crop
Solid All Through
AS further evidence that Grady is
ali 'all around" county as far as agri-
culture is concerned, one has simply
to turn to the records Of the state
fair at Oklahoma City, where the ex-
hibit Of Grady county in charge 0
10. c. Cooper, county agent, took se-
cond place among all the counties in
the state. only fraction of one
per cent in the grading separated
Grady county from the winner This
was Blaine county which exhibit, ac-
cording to the judges, had it ION"
Grady only a fraction Of one per cent
in wheat.
A Thorough Farmer
0. C. Cooper, the county agent is
one of the hardest working all
around men serving in that capacity
in the entire country. IN addition to
being thoroughly "schooled" in his
work, as per the instructions Of the
government, he is a practical farmer
He was all Of this before he took up
the government work In those days
lie farmed on the east side Of the
state. but was not content and event
ually saw his mistake Straightway
he moved to Grady county where he
ras livedd a number Of years. Under
his direction some Of the finest
prize acres" and model farm crops
that ever grew in anybodys field
have been produced. He has an army
cf boys organized into various clubs
which insu1es the success of the fu-
ture aenoi tion of Grady county as
au agricultural county, and as a home
.ai aappy prosperous farmers.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02
Roads Do Much
to Earn Small Prof
its for Owners
of Advisory Com
mittee Says Would Have
to Garry 1000 Lbs. 3 Miles
to Earn Postage Stamp.

Frank Trumbull, chairman Of
the railway executive advisory
committee, in talking of the
earnings of the railroads, made
public the following:
THE average passenger train
in this county earns, for carry
ing passengers, mail, express
and parcel post, about $1.40 per
mile. The average equipment of
cars and locomotives provided
for this probably weighs about
$50 tons, and is projected thru
space at a rate of speed varying
from 20 to 60 miles per hour.
That is to say, a 500-ton train of
steel. plate glass, expensive
woodwork, electric lights, etc,
costing 5000, 600 or more, is pro-
.iected u miles at a high speed
for the price of a ton of hay.
IF you should write a letter
to any American railroad official,
his company will have to haul a
ton Of freight 2, 1000 pounds of
average freight coal, ore, silks,
ostrich feathers and everything,
for more than three miles to get
enough money to buy a postage
stamp to send you an answer.
Out of that kind of service the
company must pay its employees,
buy its materials, pay its rents
and taxes, interests on its debts
and make its living"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02
Snowfall for Past
Month Was Consid-
yAboveN Normal
Reports From Various Lin
coin County Stations Show
Small Percentage Remain
ing on the Ground.

The snowfall during the past
month averaged considerably
above normal, and the precipita-
ton of the month slightly above,
considering the state as a whole,
according to the summarized re-
port issued by the Central wea-
Their bureau Office at Santa Re.
The snowfall for the winter thus
far amounts to 1873 inches, two
inches in excess of the normal.
Nevertheless the stored depth
was small at the close Of the
month and the general outlook
for water unfavorable.
Reports on snow from observ-
ers in this section are as follows:
Cowles, j. f. Matty: About ID
inches remain at 10000 feet;
Harvey's Ranch: Snow is badly
drifted but about Z inches re-
main at $500 feet; ~Jicarilla, G..
j. Wisehsrt: From 3 to II in
ches remain above 5000 feet.
Parsons, j. M. Rice: About 1e
inches remain on highest peaks.
Snowfall at the different sta.
tions III Lincoln county were re.
ported as follows: Ancho, IA in.
ches; Corona, 10l; Fort Stanton,
81; Meek, 16; Nogal %; Tecolote,
% inches.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02

APPLE and PEACH Trees, al
sizes very fine, 124 cents each at
Nursery, Oscuro, New Mexico.
- L. G. Raffety. PIG
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02
AvlSo.

Compramos muebles de segun-
Ga mano y pagamos los meiores
precios, dinero en- la mano, y
vendemos cosas de segunda
mano, por precios regulares.
Antes que yenda Las cosas
que tiene para vender, deve de
yer a nosotros, a Ia tienda de Sc
gundo mano. KELLER q SON.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02
Furniture Wanted.

We pay highest cash prices for
your household goods. Cal
Kelley d Sons, phone 9j-or call
at their 2nd-hand store.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02
Picture Framing.

We wish to announce to our
many friends and customers than
we have just installed q picture
framing machine and are now
prepared to take care Of your
work in this line. Kelley g. Son.
ours is the trade service made. -
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02

Fine Bronze Turkeys for sale,
six hens and a Gobler, for brood
ing purposes SOS. 90. Call or
write Three River Ranch.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1917-03-02

For Sale Parke Davis Com
panys Blacklegoids. The Tits
worth Co..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
FRENCH LINER SINKS
GERMAN SUBMARINE

New York, Feb 20.-ln battle be-
tween a German U-boat and the
French line steamship Guyane OFF the
coast of France, the submarine was
sunk, according to officers of the
freighter, which has arrived here
from Bordeaux
The Guyane was one day out from
port. Al $50 p. m, Captain Rous
selot said, the U-boat was sighted
some distance to port and apparently
endeavoring TO cross the freighter's
bow in order TO stop her.
The submarine fired one shot which
fell short and the Guyane then turn.
ed sharply to starboard so that her
big 65-millimeter gun, mounted al the
stern. could be trained on the ap.
preaching vessel.
The submarine fired a second shot,
which fell considerable short and a
third which struck the water close
by the freighter
Meanwhile the Guyane gunner hao
sent one shell which failed to hit, but
struck very near its mark
A second shot from the Guyane,
Captain Rousselot said, hit the U-boat
squarely and the underwater boat was
seen to collapse.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
GERMAN WRITER
ATTACKS GERARD

Amsterdam, Feb 20.--Count Won
ReventloW devotes the leading edi-
torial in the Berlin Tages Zeitung to
an attack ON James Y Gerard, for
mer American ambassador whom he
accuses OF haying used his official po-
sition deliberately to transmit impor-
tant war information to the entente
by way Of America
Many indications" he writes.
have continually pointed TO the the
ory that the uncontrolled cable sery-
ice and letter service to the United
States permitted to the American EN-
bassy had also an uncontrolled meth
cd OF communication With London
and Paris
This was best illustrated in the
events which led to the capture and
execution of Sir Roger Easement
Thus London learned in good time
of the enterprise which led Easement
to the Irish coast aud his capture fol
lowing American Ambassador Ge-
rard and his personnel were the ones
who delivered the honorable lrishman
TO the hangman
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
GREEK PEOPLE SUFFERING
Said Famine Is Resulting From En-
tente Blockade.

Washington, Feb. 20 = The Greek
legation in a statement issued here
says famine is resulting from the en-
tente blockade of the coast OF Greece
and the poor classes are living on
herbs and grass. II also is declared
that, despite compliance with the ul-
timatum of the allies, there has been
no relenting in blockade measures
"The Greek legation has received
Information that the results OF the
blockade OF the Greek coasts enforced
by the entente allies since Dec. s are
Of the most gruesome character, the
statement says.
Ten deaths from starvation have
been reported from the province OF
Jannina; one at Lourium, ten in Ac-
armania; two in the province OF Pre-
veza; one in Eubia, and one In Mes.
sina"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
GOVERNMENT MUST CHANGE
Great Britain viii Not Negotiate With
Present Berlin Officials.

London, Feb 90 - Addressing q
meeting in London the speaker of the
house of commons, Right Hon. James
William Lowther, declared that 1t was
impossible for British statesmen to
make any agreement with the German
government as now constituted.
1t would be necessary before sign
Ing any peace or any agreement, he
said, to insist that it must be with a
government different In essence and
constitution from the present one
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
URGES MILITARY TRAINING
Retired Admiral Also Fsvcrs Navy
Second 10 None.

New York. Feb 20.--A navy second
to none in the world and an army Of
1000 600 men a year under universal
military training were urged here by
Rear Admiral French e. Chadwick, T.
S ~, retired, who spoke on Our In
ternational Relations After the War"
at luncheon at the Lawyers club
I'VE are going to meet the Euro
pean world at the end of this war
strung to the highest pitch of efficien-
cy." Rear Admiral Chadwick declared
Every year there arrive at the age
of eighteen 100000 young men in our
country. | would have them auto
matically enter the army for one
years service"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
THREE BRITISH SHIPS SUNK
Total Tonnage Lost a TrIfle Over
Twelve Thousand.

London, Feb 20 - Lloyd's shipping
agency announced that the British
steamship Worcestershire of 7,175
tons gross was reported sunk. The
Worcestershire was on voyage from
Liverpool to Rangoon, India, and sail
ed from SueZ Jan. Z.
Lloyds announced also that the
British steamship Valdes of 2,2S5 tons
gross had been torpedoed and sunk
without warning. Two members of
the vessels crew were killed and nine
are missing The captain and others
of the crew have been landed.
The sinking of the British steam
ship Romsdalen of 2,54S tons gross
also was announced. This brings the
total destroyed tonnage announced to
120 00S
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
MURDER WITNESS is SLAIN
Divorced Husband Kills Woman and
Wounds Himself.

st. Joseph, Mo, Feb 20.-Mrs. Dag
mar krucker was shot and killed by
her divorced husband, John C. Kruck.
er, who then shot himself through the
head. Krucker's condition is critical.
Their six-year-old daughter was pres
ent
Mrs. Krucker was called as a wit
ness in the trial last November Of
Oscar Mcdaniel, county prosecutor,
who was found not guilty of wife muir
der. Mcdaniel had acted as her at
torney in the proceedings by which
she and Krucker were divorced The
decree was granted on July IA, 1916,
the day Mrs. Mcdaniel was murdered.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
BAN PLACED ON WAR TALK
Employees of Chicago Postoffice Must
Avoid Subject.

Chicago, Feb. 20.-Employes of the
postofiioe in Chicago have been or
Jered to refrain from discussing In
ternationsl politics either among
themselves or with the public.
The order, it is said, was issued be-
cause of number of quarrels at vari.
Gus stations because of difference OF
opinion among employees.
Free criticism Is said to have been
expressed of the course taken by
President Wilson in the present crisis
and the order cites this as particu
larly unbecoming a government em.
ployes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
VESSEL HELD AT HALIFAX
Examination of Won Rernstorff's Ship
Not Yet CompIeted.

Halifax, ~ S., Feb 20.-The liner
Frederik VIII, carrying Count Won
Bernstorff and his party to Germany,
lies in the river here. Conditions, so
far as known, are unchanged aboard
the ship.
Reports are Count Bernstorif and
his party passed the examination and
the officials are proceeding with 9TH
er passengers. The date of the liners
departure has not been fixed. 1t de-
pends wholly upon the completion Of
her examination
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
GERARD GUEST OF HONOR
American Ambassador to Germany
Dlned by French Premier.

Paris, Feb. 20.-James w. Gerard,
former ambassador to Germany, was
guest of honor at a luncheon given by
Premier BRAND.
Ambassadors of the allied powers
we're present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerard later attended
q benefit performance at the Troca-
dsro for the hospital at St. Cloud
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
MAN WHO WON TWO FOR.
TUNES is DEAD.

Butte, Mont. Feb 20 - Clar-
ence Garald a famous Montana
character, is dead Garald was
born in Texas. where he punch
ed cattle as a boy He came
to Butte when a young man
and conducted a restaurant
known to all Northwestern
men of affairs, but, getting the
gold fever. he went to Alaska
: in the days of hardship on the
trail and lost his fortune. Land
. ing in Seattle with s12 he soon
. built up a new fortune and died
wortl $25G,000 He vas often
. spoken of as the best known
man between the Twin Cities
. and Seattle
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
SEEK MILLION NEW MEM
BERS OF RED CROSS.

!. Washington, Feb. 20.-A mil :
!. lion new members to aid in the :
!. nations present crisis are :
. sought by the American Red .
: Cross in an appeal to the pub :
!. lie.
!. The appeal says the Red .
!. Cross already is prepared to :
: provide personnel for the sick :
|. and wounded Of an army of h.
|. 100000 men and to bring inn .
:. mediate relief to dependent fami- .
!. lies of volunteers. but empha- .
|. sized the fact that the country .
|. should be prepared for relief :
+ upon a larger scale.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
MILITIA FORCES
RECEIVE ORDERS
All Remaining on Border to
Return Home.
FUNSTON FIXING DETAILS
About $1,000 Men Are Affected by
War Department Decree, Leaving
Only Regular Army on Long Line
From Brownsville, Tex, to Arizona

Only Regular Army on Long Line
From Brownsville, Tex, to Arizona
Washington. Feb 20. ~ Coincident
with the reopening of the American
embassy in Mexico the big army OF
national guardsmen which was sent
to the border seven months ago TO
stop bandit activities will be in pro
cess of dissolution.
Orders have been issued by the war
department directing General Funston
to begin the immediate rehabilitation
of all the guard units remaining in
border camps and it is expected that
the last troop train will be on its way
north by March 7.
General Funston still will have on
the border nearly $4,000 troops, all OF
the regular army disposed along the
line from Brownsville Tex, to Yuma,
Ariz., on plans worked out by the gen
eral staff
The command includes all troops
Who were in Mexico under General
Parshing and their distribution was
carried out under the direction Of Gen
eral ften Swift. Who was with The
rershine expedition General Perish NJ
will remain AT FL raso. where he is
.ommand NJ il division
foney Long Settled
Secretary Baker emphasized that
the withdrawal OF the state troops is
in no way connected with the crisis
with Germany but carries out a poi
icy determined on long ago by the
administration. The order was issued
after General Funston had reported
he felt he had enough men to meet
any border exigencies that might
arise.
Many guard units already had been
ordered home during the past few
weeks and the number of guardsmen
remaining and TO be demobilized is
about 53 600
Administration officials place entire
confidence in General Funstons opin
ion that the force of regulars will be
sufficient
They are understood to have been
convinced by the reports of special
observers for the state department
and the army that while 1t may be
possible for Villa and Zapata follow.
ers to commit minor depredations in
the sparsely settled regions west of
El Paso there is little possibility Of
recurrence OF raids in the Lower Rio
Grande country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
To Lift Ban Upon Jews.

Petrograd, Feb. 20.--Removal OF
present structures on entry of Jews
into business and removal of all re-
strictions on Jews who participated
in the present war is proposed by the
government
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
French Artist Is Dead.

Paris, Feb 20.-Emile Auguste Caro-
lus-Duran, the painter, Is dead. Among
his famous paintings was . portrait Of
Pope Plus X
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
BRITISH GAINS
ARE IMPORTANT
Achieve Victory Despite Se-
we're Weather.
CAPTURE 1000 PRISONERS

don Experts With the Magnitude OF
the Allied Preparations for the 1917
Spring Offensive
London. Feb. 20.-Details OF the
British victory around Miraumont inn
pressed experts here with prepara-
ticns Britain has made for the 1917
offensive
Two days fighting resulted in eject
ing the Germans from nearly six
square miles of terrain of enormous
strategic Importance and the victory
was achieved despite the most serious
handicap in weather.
The number of prisoners is ex-
pected to reach somewhere near 1000.
Front dispatches declare the Ger
man forces attacked were fully aware
OF imminence of the assault. They oc-
cupied the more favorable position for
defensive operations, being on the
hills OF Miraumont.
A heavy mist prevented British air
craft from estimating ranges of guns
as well as veiled the objective for the
men on the trench parapets. The at
tack was carried through with preei-
sion, exact ranges being obtained
through previous reconnaissances.
The British did terrible damage TO the
German trenches.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20

Break May Be Avoided
Washington. Feb 2O.--With the
sinking of two steamers which re-
Gently left New York the government
is closely watching developments and
10 protect American rights when the
moment arrives.
Through the Spanish embassy the
state department has been informed
that the American sailors taken as
prisoners to Germany on the prize
steamer Yarrowdale would be re-
leased shortly"
The state department, through the
Swiss minister, forwarded to Berlin
Saturday a request for their immedi-
ate release.
A previous message inquired as to
the reason for keeping the men pris-
oners and insisted upon their re-
lease
Because OF uncertain communica-
tion between Washington and Berlin
state department officials were un-
able to decide whether the dispatch
from Berlin was in answer to its last
request or the previous one.
State department officials are
watching the situation with some i'm
patience.
Austria S real attitude perplexes of
fclals here and there is hope that
Ambassador Penfeld will find some
way to influence the Vienna govern
ment not to sanction formally the
extreme position taken by Germany.
Diver Activity May Increase.
The slackening of the ruthless
campaign in the last three or four
days is regarded as reducing the
chance of an attack on an American
ship or loss of American lives, but
with the coming OF warmer weather
ii is expected TO increase in intensity.
There l. no further indication OF the
pre- sident's plans for going before con
gress.
Opposing amendments by Senator
Cummins to temper stringent provi.
sions of the espionage bill pending in
the senate, Senator Overman of North
Carolina declared he had been told
there were 100. 900 spies in the United
States and that it was absolutely es-
sential that drastic laws be enacted
to protect national defenses.
Panama canal zone authorities have
ceased the publication of information
concerning movements of traffic
throughout the canal.
The Iowa Lutheran conference, in
session in Des Moines. voted to send
President Wilson a message endorsing
both his efforts to keep peace and his
determination TO uphold the dignity
of the flag
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
BRITISH CLOSE PLYMOUTH
Only Entente Ships Will Be Permitted
to Enter Port

Washington, Feb. 20. - Hereafter
only British and entente allied ships
will be permitted to enter the port Of
Plymouth, Eng, according to notice
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20

served upon the American consur gen
eral at London by the British admi-
ralty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
Promoted /. Rea, Admiral.

Washington, Feb. 20-Captain Har-
ry S. Knapp has been nominated by
President Wilson as a rear admiral
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20
AMERICANS NOT
YET RELEASED
Prisoners Held by Germany
to 20 Free shortly"
AUSTRIAN STAND IN DOUBT

Real Attitude Of Dual Empire Per
pIcxes officials at Washington, but
Hope Is Expressed That Diplomatic
Break May Be Avoided.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-20

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09
SOCIAL EV EN- t S
s. i. Q. Club WIth yrrs. Daviz.

Members os the 8. 7. o. club en-
joyed tie hospitality OF Mrs r. g.
Davis. 42L8 Fifth avenue, yesterday
afternoon at the regular meeting. One
new mem Der. Mrs. VI. =. Ziegler. was
admitted - the club, The house was
decorated with cut flowers which Allied
pretty vases about the rooms IN the
dining room the table had as it's cen-
terplece cut glass vase holding now
era. 5treauers Of yellow ribbon aZ-
tending from the chandelier 10 the
sides cf the tables. The ladies spent
the afternoon in delightful socjabIllry
while working at fancy articles. The
club viii meet for the next session in
two weeks with Mrs. Elmer Grubbs.
1902 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09
Personal Points


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'>y'.- -714--s~ f4sL-9i yesterday
'-s7. a. IT, henhey 1897 f1ffh street
Aas gone 70 ea3a5nurg Tor an extended
WISH
Mrs 4. j. Marshall and daughter
Miss Katherine and Mrs MarshaII'E
grandson. Marshall REYNOLDS. all Of
G0rHoVa. spent Friday ju the city
John Fife OF Port Byron WAS a Wis
re~sav
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MRS. Lewis Kerr ana daughter d
Cerdova were Rock Island visitors
Yesterday
MIS- =. g " WOODWARD. 4.@ sara apaF e.
mentsf mas some TO cambridge LOT
weekend visit with friends.
Isaac -turm o. Bradford ILL.,. has
returned % his home after weeks
tIsi1 with friends IN me tEt-elJIe5.
MISS Marie folEHt. SIS Hlghieenta
street Moline. has gone TO RaaIoFa'
ILL., Tor q VISIT with FelaliEe9
Mrs j. g. McGrath and three chill
area. 1920 Seventh street. LEFT yester-
cay IoF &o0W9ala. where they VIII
WISH over sunday with retaLltes
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09
~ neIeeaIes h 81

Young Peoples Christian Union Oh
the United Presbyterian church held
The June business ana social session
last evening when the Misses Toeu-
niges entertained ia their home. 207
Fourth avenue. With q goodlv number
IN attendance despite the rain. Three
delegates We're selected from the So
ciety 70 attend tbe Young People's
presbyterian rally to be held iu the
Davenport u. F. church June Is.
Misses Notovena Steck. Gladys Will
son and Elizabeth Bryan. SIR. Cox was
present and spoke to the young people
on the Young Women's Missionary
convention which is 10 be held at lake
Geneva the latter part of July. Miss
Steck favored With piano selections
and the social committee served re-
freshments at the close Of the even
ing.