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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Picked Up Here and There

Last weeks items.
Singing at Mt. Pleasant every
Saturday night. Sunday school
every Sunday mo ming.
David Eidridge, who has been
on tile sick list for some time rs
reported some better.
There will be preaching at
Mt. Pie isant Saturday night aud
Sunday.
George Trips folks are i'm
proving nicely.
Miss Jewell Hensley is ON the
sick list.
Prayer meeting at Mt. Pleas
ant every Thursday evening.
Everybody come.
JERRY.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Wayside Gleanings
Last weeks items.

Last weeks items.
Sunday school at the Macomb
Methodist church every Sunday
November VAS a very warm
month even warmer than October
We had a good rain a few days
ago which will help the wheat.
Mr.. Schafer, JULIA and John
were in Norw, cd last Wednes.
day,
Mrs. Holt died Sunday at her
home near Macomb. She was
quite an old lady.
Mrs. Nathan Graves is sick.
D. r. Snyder left for New
Mexico Thursday night.
James Ball ,rd made a business
trip to Joplin last week.
Mr.. Woody was in Mansfield
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kirk and
daughter left for Wyoming late.
ly where they expect to make
their home. We regret to have
them leave, but wish them sue.
cess in their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Findley
and baby have moved to Tom
Kinks farm,
MIR. and Mrs. Martin attended
the State Sunday School onven'
ton at Maryville last week.
They report having a good time
A temperance club had been
organiz d at th', Mac0lnb school
The club has III t twice and gave
a program. They seem to be
Interested and are work NJ.
The girls and boys both have
a basket ball t, am at the Macomb
school and are doing some good
practicing. There will I've a pie
supper at Mac nnb Saturday
night. The purpose is to make
money for our ) 'ldler boys. Let
US Ill 20 and help do our bit.
T. SOMEBODY ELSE.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Norwood Route l
Last weeks iteus.

Last weeks iters.
We have been having nice rain
the last few days.
Thomas Royal returned from
Joplin Sunday.
Misses Nellie Frye and Maude
Shores spent Saturday night
with e. Mobe,lcy's.
Walter Johnston is teaching q
successful term of school at Lib
erty this year. They intend to
have n program Dec. Is, every,
body come.
The pie supper at the M, f.
church at MacOmb was post.
p0ned on account of bad weather
Taey intend to have II Saturday
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
D~ufresnay's
Christmas
Awakening

~ Christmas morning Of the year
~ 1851 NJ. DufreSnay's apartments
We're In some confusion. Mon
s!eur hiluSclf as he slept Ms II spindle
legged sofa was not the very image OF
order. His rose cOlurel satin coat was
under his head, and his silk stockinSrti
calves dnnglel over the end of his MI
too brief bed. The cards of yesterday
and vcsternlght hcstrewed the door.
He was disturbed by the insisten'
tinklins of IL bell. Duiresnay sroaneI
and struggled to his feet.
On opening the door he heheld Il
very beautiful young lady quantity dis.
.uiscd as a working II and carry
ing u large basket such rs lanndreSses
use. Dufresnay %rotreatcd in confusion,
lowing profoundly and wrestling with
.his coat.
Il psay You pardon me. madcmolselle.
l did not expect IA vision"
And | pray YOU, monsieur, not {"
mock me- she replied, with Il wry lit
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Midway
Last weeks items.

lIHSt wien - ItSuiSs
Rabbit hunting Seems to be
the order of the day with most
of the boys now.
Mr.. and Mrs. George lpock,
who were hurt in a run away a
short time ago. are getting along
nicely.
Mrs. George Taylor was pretty
badly. hurt when she fell from
their new house last week. We
hope she will be better soon.
Henry Brazeal and wife were
doing their shopping and milling
in Midway Saturday. Th y have
q brand new Ford car.
The me ting az Pleasant Ridge
is being ". II attended.
Elmer Rushing's baby has
been sick this week. Miss Mi ie
Rushing has been staying witt
them.
MIR. Center is on the sick list
this week. He is attacked witt
a bad case of "a grippe, J W
Glass is also pretty bad sick.
Thompson 4 Crawford are do
ing q good business With the
gri>t mill, They will have th'
saw.mill in working ord + soon
PETER RABBIT
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

tie smile. 1.-THE last time I came your
servant said you had no money. You
owe me II livres."
Dufresnay gazedin s%peechless incre-
duIity for a moment and then burst
out laughing.
"a merry Christmas to you, made
moiselle ~ he cried. SIS the basket for
me?"
II wish you also Il merry Christmas.
But plenSe, please listen to me. Per
hlps the wine is NOT yet out of your
head. But / must have money today.
Surely you can underestimate
Dufresnay partially mustered his
wits and attempted an elaborate COM
pliment.
II have seen all the shepherdesses Of
our .Arcadian Versailles and BY the
goddess of the laundry. you are not
crying! The basket is very heavy.
And here are actual shirts"
He looked in comic perpleXity from
the basket to the girl. Then he said
gently, HAS no n ever told you how
beautiful you areT
Certainly you are not the first to
flatter me nor the first that failed to
payme, hut" she added, and her eyes
filed with tears, II had better hopes
of you. Fine words will not help me"
81 know they will not. What have
l that will bring II llvres? This ringT'
But that is a wedding ring"
my mothers. And it is for my
wife. 1t is for YOU"
"That is a cruel jest. And I thought
you were so different. You have nevel
seen me before, but l live not. fal
away. and I have often seen you. You
are not yourself now or you would no,
mock me So"
II was never myself before" insist
ed Dufresnay.
At this moment a stately parsonage
appeared in the doorway and rang the
bell with great vigor.
Dufresnay greeted him with delight
as his majesty returned to Paris
No? He Is well?"
Turning to the girl, he said II nm
as perhaps you know, the kings poo
kinsman, as poor as he Is rich. III
Ribot has been the bearer of man,
good gifts. Monsieur, madeinOiselle ]:
my betrOthed."
"Ahem! NJ. Dufresnay, his majest!
intrusted me with this Christina!
present for youths purse Of gold
800 louis, I believe, and this commits
sion creating you valet de chambre dl
roi, with u stipend OF 100000 livres pc
annum. I congratulate you, monsieur
As / have many other commissions Il
execute for his gracious majesty,
must humbly take my leave"
"Present my grateful thanks an
Christmas wishes to his majesty"
NJ. RiB0t made his departure witt
somewhat the air of one who gladl.
takes leave Of questionable company.
"Aiay I also congratulate you, mon
sfeurf" timidly ventured the girl. "Yo,
can pay me now" she added rathe
tamely.
"You see my establishment-how
live. Could not the order of thes
apartments be improved? VIII yo'
abandon me smid such ruins? Tn
able who ministers In the church yon
der is my good friend"
"Nhy, he Is also my abbe!"
"W0nderful! White lambs and blacl
are alike his care. 1 am Il most un
lucky gamester. And you can give IN
better luck than ever came Of winning
On my honor, l love yon. And tn
able will be very glad to see u.s.. Shnl
we not make the good old n happyf
IF you will, monsIeur."-W. Il. Va
Deusen In New York Evening Sum-.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
JERRY.
Stomach Trouble and Con.
stipation.

Those who are afflicted with
stomach trouble and cOnstipa
ii0n should read the following
nave never found. anything so
good for stomach trouble and
constipation AZ Cham berlain's
Tablets. Il have used them off
and on now for the past two
years. They not only regulate
The action of the bowels but sti
muIate the liver and keey ones
body in u healthy condition."
writes Mrs. Benjamin Hopper,
Auburn, N Y. edg.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

Hensley and Mrs. jerry Oliver
ana Mrs. G. f. Harris din d a.
D. S. Dorrell's Friday.
Geo. Fuge and wife spent Fri
day night with his parents, Vim.
Fuge and wife of Mansfield
John Duncan and wife spent
Saturday night at the home Of
the la,ter's aunt, Mrs. c.. A. Nit
chell
CASEY JONES
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

HEARTBURN is a symtOn OF in
digestion. Take a dose Of HER.
BINE in such cases. The pain
disappears instantly. The bow
els operate speedily and you feel
fine, vigorous and cheerful
Price SOC. Sold by Fuson Drug
Cl.--adv,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
A 25C CAKE FRET

Cocntone Co.,, Pittsburg, Pa.
D. ar SirS:
Your Cocotone Skin Soap is
perfectly delightful it makes the
skin soft and v~elvety, removes
oily appearance and gives won.
derful results in improving the
complexion. Kindly send me six
cakes by return ma | for the ST.
80 money o. der enclosed.
Yours truly.
Miss Jos. M. Johns.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

man and J. w Edwards and wife
The last mentioned remain, d TOR
supper and Carl Stuttler was
with them for the evening.
John Henry Baker has been
suffering with bpils on his face.
His aunt, Mrs. g.. w. Mi ler,came
out and spent Sunday with him
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Rembert

IiiSJ week = iJeH1S.
Preaching at Pleasant Hill eve.
ry first 5 iturday night, Sunday
and Sunday night. Rav. NJ. Il
Gift, pastor.
All were glad to g the good
rain come.
Miss F,rDna Long is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Frank C05ay.
VIII Randolph and wife are
visiting relatives at Grove ,prtno
There viii br literary at III as
ant Hill every other Friday.
CRAZY MADGE.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Route Number 2

Last weeks items:
How many stopped TO count
their blessings on Thanksgiving?
Sam l. tsinger's entertain d
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
ATEYAS WONDER

THE Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissolvcs gravel. cures
= diabetes, weak and lame backs. rhc,iDia-
tism and all irregularities ofthc kidneys and
bladder In both men nnd women. III not s0ld
by your druggist. will be sent by mail on RI:
CENT Of 81. One small bottle Is two mouihs'
treatment and seldom fails to perfect n cure.
Send for t~cstimnpials from this aud other
States. DIR. Il. w. Hall, 292G olive Strstt,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

second Saturday ard Sunday al
.l1a.m,-Rev GChldWell, Pastor.
Revs. G. Chadwell and l. v
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

at a Thanksgiving dinner and
supp r. The dinnerguests were
Harley Stou wife and son, Nor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Remember the Children.

Make the children happy on Christ
mas and ones happiness will take care
of itself.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
cOcOroNE CO., ATT ANITA, Ga.

| hare never used Cocotone
Skin Soap but il you will send
a 25c cake free, will be
pleas" d t, try it. 1. enclose six
two cent stamps to cover cost Of
mailing package, etc.
Name ....... :.....o.........
AuuTeSS ..........s .,..''
AGENTS WANTED
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
fss Stella-Vita
and Gained 28 Pounds

Nn NaxdsSpai Of Mario OA. one Of the vas number q women, whe ave- Teen ,SamsMnspS
seiE . .Wa prHusa 4. .a@rfo nmsGiN N Mnn au ss s@h NJ Nv S Ish e tmst ,sS S@e
S II nHsT ~ nd have ssed Is pounds" seTavaaeh . sdsead to suffering sena H%S, Is
kSfh tohe female orans acts aa. tonic on the nerves, TsS~TN H@ al
IT. 6@@ shNEh to ch~kat that are faded and pale senaranhe" Ahtesk.s "a '""
TNAcNER MEDICINE CO., TERM.
Fuson Drug Company. Mansfield
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13
Route Number Three

Last weeks items,
Preaching at New Hope every.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-13

IN Christmas morning of the year
1851 Nj. DufreSnay's apartments
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02
LIST insertion Nov. 2. 1917.
3rd insertion Nov. 16, 1917.
NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF TAX
nEEn
State OF Oklahoma,

State OF Oklahoma,
IS.
County Of Bryan,
To the Sheriff Of said county and
State:
You are hereby commanded to no
tify Unknown. the owner of the fol-
lowing described lot. tract. or parcel
of land. situated in said County and
State, tO-wit:
Lot lo. Block 81, Kenefic. OK.
and II. C. Patton, as the occupant
thereof, that the undersigned did on
the lst day OF November, A. ID, 1915.
purchase at public auction at the
Treasurer's office in said County and
State. said tract or lot OF land for
the sum of One and lS-lO0 Dollars
for the taxes for the year OF 1919,
and II said lot. tract or parcel OF land
Ia not redeemed within Sixty (6O)
days from date OF service hereof 9
tax deed will be demanded and Is
sued for same according to law
Dated at Durant. Oklahoma. this
lst day OF Nov. 1917.
II. c. PATTON.
Hider Of Certificate No. 8. COZ
ering Lot l2. Block 81, Kene
flick.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02

Miss IIrl"n Murray of Colbert has
enrolled as u student at the College.
Mrs. Pos of BokchitO visited her
daughtcre. Amelia and COrnelia, at
the College Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. Johnston, who
were here last week attending tho
synod. have returned to Oklahoma
City.
Misses Frances Hawkins. Eula
Belle and Ruby Love, returned Mon
day from heir viS', to the Dallas
Fair.
/ Misses Ethn Russell. Andie Gard
ner. Sarah, ilenriita and Minnetta
Wilson. Maurin" I.ov"less. Minnie
Kinrsbnry. and Gladys Hraatk0use.
spent the Weekend nt home.
| Mrs. Shields left Thursday for u
visit tn Paris, Texas.
Nliss Minnie KinEsbury has been
enjoying visit from her father and
brother from TishOmingo.
Miss Marion Colbert. accom- panied
by FranciIlc Colbert and Tiny Eng
land spent the weekend n CRlera.
Miss Gladys Pendleton has been
visiting Emily Pos.
Miss Gladys Holman visited Mis-,
Madgc Murray at Colbert Sunday.
Friday. at tn" chapel period, the
student body enjoyed talk by Mr..
Hancock. who for several years has
been a missionary In China, and ,s
now home on furlOnEb.
Miss Patsy Boles Of Savanna visit
ed Lois Mackey last Saturday.
Mrs Morrison went to COalgate
Tuesday on business connected with
tn" missionary sOciety.
Mr., Miller OF the Southeastern
Normal visited the College Wednes-
day morning. and made q very inter-
"sting talk In chapel.
Tn" College has proved itself not
lacking in patriotism by Its suppOr
OF the Liberty Bond issue. Tho UtOp-
Ian Literary Society met first and
subscribed 800. The Phi Delta Sig-
mas, not to be OutdOne. then voted
$3.50. and donated II to the College,
Individual subscriptions by teachers
and pupils brought the amount up To
$l450.OO. A number Of the girls
were already subscribers. having in
vested in the first Liberty Loan Is
sue: hut the amount has not been
. ascertained II had previously been
decided that the school should not
attempt to publish an Annual this
, year. on account of the nation wide
call for economy, and II was fet that
the none ycould be used to so much
better advantage In patriotic work.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02

wolf would wait until the photogra-
pher was almost ready to push the
button. when she would make wild
dash toward the camera If the per
son showed the least signs of ner-
vousness. This sally generally end
cd in the ingloriOus retreat of the
photographer who often dropped the
kodak. while "Hlackie trotted off
with an air of consummate incOncern
amid the laughter of the OnloOkcrs
'Blackir' cane from the Caddo Hills
! some three years ago, and ha ;
brought a fine litter of pups of the
collie strain. which were valued at
ten or fifteen dollars each.
'COy'', the Coward.
"Coy". the brindle coyote, as it was
rommonly called. also came from the
kiowa Hiils. and vas typical COW
'rd. At the distant approach of Il
visitor or even the keeper, Coy
would h"g.n Il nervous running to the
md Of her chain. back and forth
with no concern for the jerk on her
! leck IN fact. al times sh" wnul'!
! d. 'cribr Somer~aultS AZ the chain 4
l"nsth in her inordinate prcdilectio.i
to b." getting ont Of sight When un-
| disturbed her favoritc pose was tf
lie summing on the top of the kennel
Oft and on which She jumped AZ MIN
|blH as Rocky Mountain sheep
! COS" had bad reputation for pur
| ioi.i1g chickens, and on this scOra
lost mo,t of her friends. One thing
was common TO all three wolves. anf
that was that they would permit chill
dron to approach and caress them al
will: but just the moment Il person
in long trousers or long skirts at
tempted to approach them. the,
would defy any attempts at cOncilia
tiOn. Only one or two grown person
were eyer able to sufficiently ingra
tiate themselves in the graces OF th'
lanimals tO feel safe in placing thci
hands upon them. One exception
however, must be made in tn" cas-
lof "Blacki.". who would max.
friends in five minutes after the firs
Ibluster
BauInan Makes Gift.
| Tn" animals we're the gift Of a. y
'auman Of Durant, who became in
t"r"stcd in the live studies conduct-'
at the Normal School and the practi
cal features OF work in zoology TIL
classes in zoology have derived som
intensely interesting and practica
observations through their care 10
,over a year. and are turning to tn
study of other features In hand
Through arrangements perfected
with Mayor OverhOls"r Of OklahOm
city, and Joe ". Patterson, superin
tendent Of parks in Oklahoma City
and Mr.. Bauman, the wolves wer
shipped TO the municipal collection
: maintained in Wheeler Park, at tn
State capital. Mr.. Patterson In
. letter TO the department at the Nor
, nal. states that the authorities thcr
will be glad to exchange animals an
, birds from the collections there 10
' lstudies by the students at the Stat
5 school at Durant. Visitors OF the cit
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02
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Shin Wolves to Wheeler Park, at
~

okItI1DIIiI UN.
The campus wolves maintained In
the live collections for study AT the
Southeastern Normal School will be
heard no more. for when the morn
ing sun arose they looked out on the
metropolitan streets of the state cap
ital as they were transported out to
the municipal collections maintain
cd at Wheeler Park, at Oklahoma
City.
These animals had been in captiv-
ity on the north campus of the Nor
NAL school for period extending
little over year, in ~hich com
plete cycle in pelage had been OBJ
served with all its subtle transitions
by the students in zoology.
Different Dispositions.
No two of the wolves were alike;
and this was as true of their traits
of disposition as well as their size,
icOlOratiOn, and general appearance.
The keeper. Mr.. Johnson. as well as
every visitor to the kennels found the
approach to the animals to vary char
acteristically
NiNf, the HfaS IoitIfF'
Mike. the gray loafer. was Il
mate to Dixie, Who died over q
year ago. These lOafers were taken
as pups. five or six miles south oI
Durant. toward Red River. when
they were so small that their eye
had scarcely opened. They wert
brought to Durant in a shoe-box and
lnt no .
neig hbor. who divided attention with
them. Mike" had grown into big
fat, fine-shaped. beautifully marked
representative of the species II
was Mike" who led the famOu'
hOwls on the campus. when the thre'
! sounded like a pnck nf twenty. mix
ie" had the habit of greeting stran
gers with an exhibition OF the typi
cal lupine snarl. showing his tusks
and approaching with threatening
mein This. however. was largely ;
bluff. for in charging him he wOult
break and run at the psychological
moment
"Islnckir" Was AffertiOnatc.
Nearly everyone came to mak'
friends with "Blackie". as the blacl
wolf was familiarly known. Yer
smart and affectiOnate. II Away
made Il a point to greet visitors frs
on the campus by performing prodig
ious leaps into the air at the lengtl
of its chain. "Blackie" possibly pos
sessed strain OF shepherd dog. bu
this was minor. and exhibited itsel
chiefly in its tractability rather tina
in It's appearances, for she looked IN
wolf. "Biackie" acquired trio
which always produced merimen
among the initiated. Often, whe
visitors came up to the kennels the
would try to kodak the wolves. Thi
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02

Harry and Fount McMennainy
living near Roberta, were arrested
early this week by the sheriff's force
charged with assault to Kill, alleged
TO have been committed upon Toin
Hall According to Han and his
wife. he was milking when the boys
rode up and entering his place at
tackled him. beating him with bot
ties and other implements. inflictin'
serious hurts. He also says tha
when his wife came out with a pisto
TO try to drive them away they tool
the gun away from her and mistreat
ed her.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02
isOCGHT FAIR GROUNDS

{. X. Allen has bought of Green
Thompson the fair grounds former
~ owned by the now defunct Bryan
County Agricultural and Live Stack
Association. Mr.. Allen plans to pre-
serve the Fair Park in its present
condition and probably make some
permanent improvements later on.
There is strong talk of organizing a
ne wfair association with a capital
stick to purchase the grounds from
Mr.. Allen.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-02
Points Out That Isolated Cases OF
I.awlessness In Oklahoma Prihteu
In Large Numbers OF Eastern IA
ners Gives State n Bad Name

Senator Robert l.. owen, In let
ter to newspapers OF oKlahoha,
makes an appeal for cleaner anu
moro nlaasant lot of news Neihs'
and in his letter points out that the
babitual publication in Eastern pa
pers of large numbers of items from
Oklahoma pointing out Isolated ."a v"s
es of lawlessness tend to place oK,a
homa in a bad light with the ou'
side world. ..,..o,,
The Senator'S letter is sufficieht
in itself to set out the matter sus-
gested. and is published yer oa''"'
herewith:
Dear Sir
"The Easterl Press contains many
stories from Oklahoma OF crimiha'
acts of conspiracies against the w.
lective draft, as from Semiho'e
county. etc. ETC., which serve as
news items from Oklahoma, leaving
upon the public mind a discreditihs
effect. MY attention has been care"
to these things by the Publicity De-
nartmeut of the railway companies
that are trying to advertise UNI"
homa favorably. a
May I not be permitted 10 sus
gest to you that you instruc. sou'
reporters to find pleasant things
complimentary things. and attract,se
things to mention as news items. VI
instance, an enormous output o' oi,,
the splendid zinc production VI
Northeastern Oklahoma. amouhtihs
to more than $20.0O0,00o per an,
mum from one county, the spienu.'
citizenship of the State. our produces
of all kinds. our fine school system
our magnificent new buiidings-n
cidents of this kind, along these sen,
eral groupings. Oklahoma stoou
sixth in individual incomes OF all '"'
States of the United States,
"I regard 1t as very important ~
overcome the bad influence OF the
Injurious advertisement when ok'a
hOma has received.
Surely the wit and skill ana sIea
abilities OF our editors and reporter
are equal to the task OF nndins ne"
items which would commend oN"
homa and remove the bad impres
sion which storie sOf an aaYers'
character has inflicted on the state
Certainly our editors are cieve
enough to make Oklahoma's great
ness a subject of comment anu
omit Incidental cases Of tndividua
rasrNity. o., .,
May I not appeal to you ior a.
organized effort along this line' !!
cooperate with the railroads u
their effort to bring Oklahoma an