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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
SCRUGHAM is IN
WASHINGTON, D. C.

State Engineer Scrugham is report.
ed to be in Washington. d. c., but
whether or not he has accepted the
commission. in the ordnance corps
of the United States army offered
him by General Crozier could not
definitely be ascertained at the capi.
tol yesterday.-Carson News.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
CAR
HAS ESCAPED
Special Train Manned by Boil
sheviki Sailors Said to Be in
Pursuit of the Former Rus
sian Emperor

-PETRoGRAD, Dec. 15.-Former
Emperor Nicholas OF Russia has es-
capped from confinement at Tobolska.
according TO a dispatch from the Boil
sheviki headquarters. A special train
manned by sailors is in pursuit of the
former emperor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
COYOTES STILL A MENACE

II. Barry. sheep inspector, was here
yesterday from Golconda to inspect
band OF sheep owned by Domingo Ben
goa at the sheep pens across the river.
Mr.. Barry has just returned from an
extended trip over the northern part
of the county and he states that stock
men are still complaining about the
rabid coyote situation and a number
of new losses of stock are reported
Humboldt Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
HUNDRED |. w. WIS ON
TRIAL IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Dec. 15,-One hundred
and six members OF the |. w. W. were
arraigned before Judge Lands here
today charged with conspiracy against
the government. The men plead not
guilty and the counsel for the defend.
ants got delay till January 3.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15

Attorney e. e. caine has returned
from Seattle, where he went last
week on legal business. He visited
Camp Lewis. at American Lake, while
away. and saw all the Elko boys. He
reports them all we'll and happy and
thoroughly interested in army life. He
gave us very interesting interview
this forenoon which will be found else.
where in this issue.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15

them. They seem TO all realize that
they are fighting for an ideal and
that they must live up to it. When
the war Is over and these men, I'M
bued as they now are. with the high.
est ideals OF citizenship, return TO civil
life. the whole body polite is going
to be lcvened in a wonderful way.
"The Y. NJ. c. A. Is truly doing a
great work in the camp. The organl-
zaton has numerous large halls on
the grounds, in fact there seemed to
be u hall conveniently near for every
soldier. Here, besides general gath
erings for reading, writing and con-
yersation, are held frequent concerts,
lectures. especially upon medical and
health topics. moving picture shows
athletic entertainments and Other
amusements. Al such times these
halls are thronged with soldiers. The
government has also n lne library OF
the grounds. and large theatcr wal
about completed.
The one message aside from pei
sonal ones to their people that tn
Elko boys gave me to bring back, wa
for every one to do all possible 70
F. the Y. NJ. G. A.
"The Knights OF Columbus are ais
doing a similar work to the Y. NJ. {
, A. but on n smaller scale.
Taking Il all in all, my visits I
!. the camp we're not only very sati
Z flying, but inspiring"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
BRITISH HAVE RECLAIMED
PART OF LOST GROUND

LONDON, Dec. i5--The British
have regained part fthe ground they
lost to the Germans on the Ypres
front yesterday, It y officially an.
nounjsi
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
NORWAY LOSS
DURING WAR
VERY HEAVY
Five Thousand of her Sailors
Have Been Killed Already
and the Sinking of Two
Ships Reported Today

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Norway has
lost five thousand saiio-s during the
war it is officially stated, Central
News Dispatch from Christiania says.
The sinking of two more of her ships
is reported today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
KAISER WILL
MAKE FINAL
PEACE OFFER
In Christmas Message He Says
in Case of Rejection the
Bloodshed of 1918 Will Fall
Upon Allies

LONDON. Dec. 15.-Emperor Will
liam in his Christmas message pro.
poses to make a final peace offer to
his enemies, on whom he says, in case
OF rejection, will fall the responsi.
bility for the bloodshed OF 1918.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
RUSSIAN GERMAN TREATY
SAID TO BE FORMULATED

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 15.-The treaty
between Russia and Germany is said
to have been formulated, according to
an official German statement.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15

Harry Mesherry, mining man OF
Reno. Is in Elko looking over the
shale beds. He represents a company
OF Reno men who want TO secure
property here.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
DON'T FEED WHEAT TO POULTRY

The following bulletins issued by the Milling Division
Food Administration and they were obtained
of the Lowell Grain ana Mng
be 38 that the order applies
TO all who deal In grains All such persons
should therefore be governed accordingly
BULLETIN NO. DEMONSTRATION OF WHEAT
In for milling purposes mllers are In
strcd they under conditions sell wheat for
chicken feed poultry purposes . . .,. .,.,,,o,.
Ot'''"' '' BY s. u. McNBAR,
Charm tout Pacific Coast Division.
BULLETIN NO. 3s-coNsERVATloN OF WHEAT ,
Referring Bulletin dated November 26 l9li on the
subject Wheat advised that h ruling mas
hoon revised NJ for grinding or Tor human con
sumption should poultry purposes Please &c gov
erned accordingly. .... ,u,,o ,,,, -, ,,,c n,,,,etoN
'N'r'" "'' 8 D. NcNEAR
Chairman South Pacific Coast Division
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-15
Not SO Because We Say So

Our higher quality groceries at lower prices,
back up our say. Here few items at our regu-
lar prices Buy oranges by the box, you will save
money:
Oranges, Large, Sweet, box x $429
Apples, HOOyers Dark Red box 2.19
Apples, Roman Beauties, Striped, box ...... ZIG
Badwins, Bright Red, box ........... 219
Newton Pippins, Green, box ....... ......... 1.97
Xmas Candy, pound . .23
Pressed Figs, package &c, &c., and ........... %
DrOmedary Dates, package 10
Cluster Rasins, pound box ................. 16
Pop Corn, pound ..... .13
Nuts, Assorted, pound .. .28
Libby's Mince Meat, large jar sd
Libby's Mnce Meat 25 pound keg ............... $50
Nice Bleached Celery, lie and ................. IL
Bananas, per pound IL
WE SELL FOR LESS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17

dists are talking OF the time when
they will have to make their building
larger. The organization of the church
and of the Sunday school had mark
ed effect upon the town. In the oil
field sections of the state no differ
ence has been made between days Of
the week, but that custom is changing
here. There We're a number of la
borers who laid off yesterday and at
tended church and spent the day with
their families A number of carpen-
ters, some from Paris, Texas. and 9th
ers from Snyder, Okla, and from 9th
er towns, agreed that they would take
their Sundays eff.
Mr. Winblood, of the firm of Ash
ford & Winbood. was here Sun.
day from Thackerville. He and his
partner made purchase of a lot here
and have been offered six to one on
their investment While property is
advancing nicely, the owner of the
tCwnsite j. l.. HamOn has not ad.
yanced the price on any of the lots
he has for sale
A contract has been let to paint the
new Methodist church this week
Among the visitors here Sun.
from Ardmore were; Misses Letha
Hancock, LaVadis Lykins, Hattie Bur
nit, Maurine Easley and Frank Ketch,
and John F. Easley
The fixtures of the First National
bank have arrived and have been in
stalled. The bank is waiting upon the
comptroller to order It opened This
bank will most likely begin with de-
posits of as much as 100000.
The Kozy theater opened its doors
to the public Sunday 1t was filled
to overlooking yesterday and last
night and Mr.. and Mrs. j w. For
ester who own the new playhouse,
are delighted with Their opening day.
company Of fourteen people was on
the bill at night and Healdton people
in the way Of entertainment are as
well equipped as any town in the state
The Kozy is a beautiful place with
excellent appointments, we'll ventilated
and the stage will accommodate any
show that makes this portion Of the
state
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
CENTRAL STATES LEAD
IN ENLISTMENTS
FOR MARINE CORPS

Washington, April 1.-THE central
states lead in enlistments in the ma
rines corps, although the eastern states
have by far the most applicants for
enlistment, and the southern states
furnish the least number of Soldiers
of the Sea" according to statistics
just made public.
The general poor physical condi-
tiOn of fasteners, the healthy out
door life which young men Of the in
terror enjoy and the proportionate
scarcity of marine corps recruiting sta
tions in the south account for these
differences, says recruiting officials.
"Only one man in five can meet our
requirements said Major General
George Barnett, cOmmandant Of the
United States marine corps, "and
these requirements are not severe.
Men accepted must conform to GER
tain prescribed age ana size limits,
be of strong constitution. well formed,
sound as to senses and limbs-spirit-
ed young men who are physically able
to perform the "two.in-one' land and
sea service of our first line Of de.
Tense"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17

nothing remains to be done except to
sell the tickets.
Practically everything necessary to
consummate all deals pending for new
mdustrials have been closed said
Secretary Gilbert. at looks as though
our dreams of manufactures viii eX.
ceed our expectations. Another big
plant is on the string. The Industrial
Corporation viii take care of an fu-
Wre industrial propositions. There
will De no further passing the hats
for bonuses. Sites are available for
permanent plants and the lots at the
industrial addition will take care of all
future expense. Ii ever there was "a
time when Ardmore could and should
get together in a great meeting it is
now, and look for a big crowd at the
banquet"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
TULSA VACANT LOTS
WILL BE CULTIVATED
BY MUNICIPALITY

Tulsa, Okla, April H. Every la
cant lot in the city of Tulsa which is
not posted by the owner within ten
days will be Communicated by the
city and put into cultivation. An ordi-
nance to this effect has been enacted
by the city commission I'M this way
the city hopes greatly 20 increase the
food production and at the same time
contribute to health conditions by pre-.
venting the growth of weeds. The
lots will be turned over free TO per
sons who will care for them during
the summer. The only condition is
they must be turned back TO the own.
er by November 10.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
CANADA OPENS
DOOR TO WHEAT
TARIFF REMOVED AUTOMATIcAL
LY AND UNITED STATES
WILL REClPROCATE.
MORE ACREAGE ASKED
In Plea to Farmer, Secretary of Asri-
culture Houston Calls for Planting
Of More Wheat to Relieve Predicted
Shortage.

Ottawa, Ont, April 1.-THE govern.
ment has placed wheat, wheat flour
and semolina on the free list, thus
opening United States markets to Can
ada and Canadian markets in these
products.
Under the reciprocal clauses of the
American tariff the United States will
admit free wheat and wheat products
of any country which admits Ameri-
can wheat without duty. The Cana
dian tariff has heretofore prevented
this privilege being availed Of
The action taken by the Canadian
government removes the duty and au-
tOmatically opens the markets of each
country to the other.
The order is due to difficulty of ex-
port abroad, to the shortage of ocean
tonnage and the fact that the British
market has been virtually closed for
Canadian wheat of lower grade.
The duties removed are 10 cents a
bushel on wheat and 45 cents a barrel
on flour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
FOR BANQUET BY
COMMERCE CHAMBER

Elaborate preparations for the big.
gest and most enthusiastic get togeth.
er banquet ever held in the city of
Ardmore are being made by the en-
tertainment committee headed by
Frank S. Gates and assisted by j. w.
Kruger, c. Il. Ringer Harley Harreld,
w. w. Lewis, c. o. Maddox and Wal
ter S. Gilbert
The Chamber of commerce will be
in attendance.
The banquet will be held in the
basement Of the First Christian church
on Thursday night and the meal will
be served promptly at 7:45 o'clock.
The committee and the women Of the
church have agreed on the menu and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
TULSA REFINERIES
HEAVILY GUARDED

Tulsa, Okla. April 17.-The great
Cosden refinery in west Tulsa is now
guarded by a special force of $50 men,
seventy-five new men having been
added to the number this week The
men are armed with rifles and pistols
and work in three shifts. 1t is under.
stood Company c Of the First Okla
homa infantry, which is a Tulsa or
ganization, will be detailed for special
guard duty in the refinery district in
West Tulsa, where are located eight
large refineries, all Of which maintain
strong forces of special guards
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
PLANT MORE WHEAT.
Secretary Of Agriculture Houston Is
sues Plea to Farmers.

sues Tlcd 10 Y FdTTntTS.
Washington, April l7.-Farmers of
the spring wheat belt, particularly
those of North Dakota, Minnesota,
South Dakota, Washington, Montana
and Idaho have been called upon by
Secretary Houston TO plant more
wheat Immediately, to make up the
serious shorfYe threatened by the
unpromising condition of the winter
wheat crop.
Action at once is imperative, said a
statement issued by the secretary, and
the best opportunities will be found in
the region in which spring wheat al
ready is produced extensively.
Attempts to increase the acreage
of spring wheat outside the present
spring wheat belt, on the other hand,
might prove less successful because
a lack Of familiarities by farmers with
the crop" continued the statement.
And especially because of the diff.
Guilty OF obtaining the use of harvest
ing machinery and the added likeli-
hood of the crop suffering for a lack
of labor at harvest time A concentra.
tion Of large corn production will
make possible the more efficient util-
ization of labor whether the laborers
assemble individually or under a di.
recting agency.
Seeding is already under way
throughout the greater portion of the
spring wheat belt but in many sec
tions It should be possible to apprecia.
bly, increase the area seeded to wheat
during the next few weeks. Where
such increase would interfere with the
conduct of an established industry
such as dairyiug, it would, OF course
be inadvisable."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
YOU KNOW YOU NEED
A GOOD COURSE OF MEDICINE.


It is found that many people wh
feel the need of good tonic. au j..
mediate upliit, of pure blood m
strength-get wonderful help. %.
feet satisfaction, in cour- q,
medicine combining Hoods Sarsap,
r,lla and Pcptiron Pills.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is especial,
recommended for conditions that n
radically or charactcristically scro
uious or dependent ON impure bloc'
Peptiron Pills are recommpnl.
for conditions that are radicalv
enthusiastically ancmic, nyryo.
aid neuralgia.
All the ingredients in tha co.
biaaiion work together in har.u
and are absolutely harmless.
opiates, no hcart-depressants,
habIt-Iorming drugs.
WAY not begin taking these tr.
mcdicines-one before meals,
other after-as soon as you cal
them from your druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
NEWS OF HEALDTON
First Service Held in the Methods.
Church Yesterday-Several Ard.
more People Visit Town.

Healdton, Okla, April (SpeciaD
The Rev. Mr. Meadors of Cornish,
preached the first sermon Sunday
that has ever been preached in the
new town. The Methodist church is
completed, a church organization has
been effected, with a membership Of
thirtynine. The church was filled and
the people we're rejoicing over their
triumph. At o'clock in the after.
noon Sunday school was organized
with J. l.. Lester as superintendent.
The Sunday school has started of
with a big attendance, and the Metho-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-17
At Him Auain,

Dableigh-There is one thing don't
understand
Miss Keen-Oh, more than that,
surely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
RAILROAD MEN TO
DISCUSS HIGHER PAY

CLEVELAND, O., Nov, General
chairman of the Brotherhoods of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen, rep
.resenting men employed on one hui
dred railroads east of Chicago, met in
conference today The obpect of the
conference Is to determine whether OF
rot the employees of these roads will
demand further wage increases when
existing contracts are renewed in the
near future.
Railroad employees affiliated with
the organizations represented receiv-
ed wage increases about year ago
when the Adamson eEght-hour law
became effective, but it is stated the
railroads so manipulated schedules as
to deprive the men OF much overtime
formerly earned by them, the effect be-
ing to keep the amount of their pay
checks practically stationary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
4-MINUTE TALKS
On WAR SUBJECTS
To Be HEARD HERE
STEPHEN PACE Is APPOINTED
CHAIRMAN TO ARRANGE FOR
PUBLIC SPEAKING ON ASPECT
OF THE WAR.

Attorney Stephen Pace has been des-
! ignated local chairman of the Four
Minute-Speaking" campaign, and will
at once arrange program in accord
ance with the wishes of the national
committee.
In every city in the United States,
the government is securing speakers
who will discuss for four minutes be-
fore public audiences certain aspects
of the international situation. The gov
ernment believes this is the best way
of educating the people about the war.
Chairman Pace has arranged for
Messrs e. A. Nesbit and Franc Man
gum to make the first of the four-min-
ate talks here. Other speakers will
be secured from time to time, They
will be furnished by the national chair
man with the topics that they shall dis
cuss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
JAPAN ENTERS
IN AGREEMENT
WITH THE j. 6.
TREATY SIGNED AS PART JAPAN
WILL PLAY IN EUROPEAN WAR
TERMS TO BE ANN0T ED
LATER.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov, 6.-The
United States and Japan have reached
a complete agreement regarding the
status of China, and at the same
time arrived at clear understanding
as to economic, military and naval
cooperation in the war against Ger
many.
Secretary Lansing announced this
momentous development today In
max public notes exchanged betwee
the socretary of state and Viscount
Isshii, it was revealed that the agre3-
ment recognizes that Japan has spec
ial interests in China but that Japan
pledges the independence and terri
torial integrity of thta republic. Ja-
pan and the United States both re-af-
firm te "open door" doctrine as to
China.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
COL. HAWKINS TO Be
LAID TO REST TO-DAY

The funeral services Of the late Eu-
gene Aston Hawkins, who died earriy
Monday morning, were held this af>
ternoon at First Methodist church,
with the pastor of the deceased Rev.
Paul w Ellis, officiating. Rev. James
B Lawrence, rector of Calvary Epis-
copal church, assisted in the services,
which were most solemn and i'm
pressive throughout.
Although notice of the funeral hour
was given only short time before the
services, large outpouring of friends
of the dead man attended and floral
tributes in unusual quantity and mag
nificence covered the handsome cas-
ket. Mrs. Joseph M. Bryan, organist
of First Methodist church, presided at
the organ during the services.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Willis
A. Hawkins, Robert T. Hawkins, Sioa
B. Hawkins, Harry M. Hawkins, Ben
Fl. Hawkins, William E. Hawkins, j.
r. Killen, John Sheffield and Clarence
J. White, all sons and son-in-laws OF
the deceased
Nearly all of the children of the de-
ceased were able to get here for the
obsequies Mr. Joe Hawkins was un-
able to reach Americas, and so was
Mr.. Eugene Hawkins, Of California.
There was an honorary escort from
the Americus Bar association, and a
large attendance of friends, who ac-
conpanied the remains to their last
resting place in Oak Grove cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
SERVICE Is RENEWED

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Nov. 6.-The
first scandinavian passenger steamer
reaching America from Norway in
several r.onths arrived here today. On
board were twelve hundred and seven
passengers.
scandinavian passenger lines sus-
pended operation following Germany's
declaration Of rg;hless submarine war
fare and communication with Norway
and Sweden was considerably inn
peled by such aGtion. The resumption
IF passenger schedules, is interpreted
here as Indicating the triumph of the
tAilles patrols over the submarine
menace, at least along the northrea
route, where prevailing cold inter
feres to a degree with u-boat opera
tons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
LOCAL RED CROSS
SEND OFF A BOX
SWEATERS, MUFFLERS AND
WRISTLETS KNITTED BY AMER
ICUS LADIES SENT OFF TO SOLn-
IERS.

The Americus ,*nd Sumter County
Chapter of the American Red Cross
sent Monday to the supply service a
box of knitted articles made by the
the ladies of Americus from the wool
furnished by the Red Cross chapter.
Mrs. F. l.. Cato, Mrs. Thomas Har-
rold, Mrs. j. E. Mathis and Miss Mary
Parker supervised the different groups
and the following articles were to the
chairman of supplies: Sleeveless
sweaters, 1S; mufflers, 5; wristlets, 16
pair.
Several contribution to the box
were made-one regulation sweater
from the Ellaville auxiliary; two army
sweaters and two muffers by Mrs.
John A. Cobb and Miss Sarah Cobh;
one complete set by Mrs. 1. ]. Kali
mon. Mrs. w J. Hill, of Cobb, sent
i'll very full and complete comfort
bag containing statoneryI toilet ar
ticles, handkerchiefs and the many
small comforts so much needed by
soldier in camp
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-06
RESERVE OFFICERS
ACCEPT REDUCTION
RESERVE MEN WILL BE SECOND
LIEUTENANTS RATHER THAN
QUIT THE SERVICE. PATRIOT
ISM BEFORE PRIDE.

WASHINGTON, Nov Army orders
made public in the last few days in
clude the names of los officers of the
Reserve Corps who have voluntarily
consented to their reduction from the
higher grades to Second Lieutenants
These officers held commissions az
Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, Majors
Captains, and First Lieutenants in tbs
infantry, calvary, field artillery, ana
engineering arms of the service, As
Second Lieutenants they are assigned
to duty as infantrymen and quarter
masters
In addition to these officers who,
after having exercised the higher
commands, are willing to continue
in the service of the country in the
lowest of the commissioned ranks,
a number of reserve officers have re-
ceived honorable discharges and been
restored to civil life.
The war department points out that
the reduction in rank is in no wise
to be taken as a reflection upon the
character and standing of the men
involved. The fact that they have az
cepted the lower commissions rather
than retire to civil life with an hon
ablp DISCHARGE to be taken The
Army ana Navy Journal states, as
an eyitisnce of the high character
Of Reserve Corps officers ard of the
patriotic spirit in which they entered
the service of the United States"