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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
~MApE IN GERMANY"

esOne OF the most insiduous untruths
to be circulated in the United States
AT this time-and doubtless 1t has Its
origin in the clever system of German
propaganda with which America is
fooded-is that about the average life
Of men in this or that branch Of the
service. One by one, these stories are
disproved by statistics, but when one
is nut out Of circulation another, or
two or three, can be found taking its
place.
A considerable stir was occasioned
by the story which ran through the
country that $4,000 medical officers
had lost their lives in the war. 1t was
said that 527 doctors fell in an hour in
a recent engagement, and that in
another battle 400 doctors were killed.
BY way Of answering this ridiculous
tale the official figures of the British
army medical service. supplied by
Colonel T. H. Goodwin, are of inter
est. These figures cover more than
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
CHURCH FREE FROM DEBT.

Waterloo, July 1s.--Applause, the
chautauaua salute and the singing Of
Praise God From Whom All BLESSINGS
Flow" followed the announcement by
Rev. Frank w. Court, pastor Of First
Methodist Episcopal church that the
church debt of $4,000 had been liqui.
dated by cash and bankable subscrip-
tons.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20

1t is deplorable, to be sure, that
even a single doctor must be sacrl-
feed. but the difference between
60 900 and 964 Is considerable.
Other foolish stories Of high mortal
ity rates are equally easy of refuta-
ton. The casualty list Is enormous,
Of course, because this is war OF I'M
precedented fierceness and the num-
Der of men engaged in it surpasses all
the figures made in all previous wars.
But the ridiculous tales of certain SUD
den death are made of whole cloth
and concocted in an effort to substi-
tute fear for the fine spirit OF patriot
ism which Is abroad in America now.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
German And French Methods
of Trench Attack COMPARED

specially
den and then fall back larger bodies Troops to
Of the London Times whose article pub
olows.l
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
RussIA,s TURMOIL

TNOSSFN
Just when all the world outside the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20

Policeman laiving evidencei-Afte'
being elected from the movie show ii
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Market Grows STRONGER.

Oil men are Of the opinion that the
war scare will send crude oil upward
The submarine campaign of Germany
frightened the business by threatening
to cut of the exports, but when It
became imminent that this country
would become involved It had the ef.
feet of suffening the price and some
recent Inquiries for Healdton crude
Justify the prediction that oil will not
only hold its own, but that it VIII ad
vance in price. Even If the posted
price is not higher the price for stor.
age oil will be better. Healdton field
mas little more than twelve million
barrels for the use of Uncle Sam IN
case the necessity arises.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
GeoIoaIsts Here.

W. z. Brown and G. Thomesen. geol.
oglsts Of Oklahoma City, are in the
southeast extension now gathering
data for producers. These men are
obtaining logs of wells drilled in that
portion Of the field, they are studying
the different formations and are work
ing out IN exhaustive report. These
men stand very high with The people
VINO know them. They made the 10.
cation for the Gypsy well in the Fox
district for j. N. Dyer and others. and
Mr.. Dyer has great confidence in tbei.
skill as biologists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
On Top OF a Sand.

Interest in the southeast extension
Is by no means on the wane. produc.
ers oil company on the Kimhrcn farm
in the northwest corner Of section 30.
~ has reached a depth Of 500 feet
The well is shut down and It Is re-.
ported that It is on top Of a sand
Whether It is or not does not innu.
ence the interest there. The Purh
sand found at depth Of 1860 feet is
a feature Of the field that must not be
overlooked. 1t is the deepest produc.
ing sand IN the field. It belongs to the
southeast extension, and whether It
lies back under the field or whether 4,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
NOTICE OF SALE OF OIL AND GAS
LEASE

State If Oklahoma, Carter County.
In Probate No. 969 ST.
Notice is hereby given pursuant 10
an order of the county court Of Carter
county, Oklahoma that | will on the
1Gth day of March, 1917. at ten
o'clock a. m, In. the county court
room in Ardmore. Carter county. OK.
lahoma, offer for sale TO the highest
and best bidder in open court at pub
lie sale an oil and gas lease covering
all the interest of the minors. Lucille
Woulfe, Helen Woulfe, William Woufe.
X. Rae Woullo Lawrence Woulfe, Cal.
vim Woulfe and Edith Woulle. in and
10 the following described lands:
The north half of the northwest
quarter and the southwest quarter Of
the northwest quarter; and the north.
east quarter Of the southwest quarter
Of the northeast quarter, OF Section 10.
township 8 south, range 3 west, Carter
county, Oklahoma. containing 1870
acres, more or less.
The terms Of said sale to be appro,.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
On the East Side.

That section Has on the east side
Of the Healdton field has a dcepcr
sand is the opinion held BY owners
in that Section, and some tests win he
made sooner or later in that territory
The Hexdron oil company has decpep.
ed No. / and it looks good for a pro.
duction OF from so to 70 barrels. The
total depit of this well is ,l93 feet
and this does not mean that It Ma.
found new sand. But the well has
not been making anything. and after
being cl'aned out and decpened +,
looks lik' fair we'll
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Guillot Oil and Gas company, which
has acreage in section 25-4-3 in the
southeast extension, has made drill
ing contract with Writ Franklin and
his associates, and the property will
be developed during the spring. The
Bayou-19u Oil companies have acre
age in the same section and these
companies are planning TO begin work
as soon rs water can be had.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
A N.st Of Wells.

Sciyally Petroleum company No. II
in the southwest corner Of the lease in
1913 is drilling at 100 feet and the
sand is expected at about 1850. De.
sada No 8, directly across the section
line west is drilling at about 45O feet.
Vernon Collins No II, an offset to
the south of Desada No. 3 is drilling
at about 500 feet. These three wells
Offset Magnolia No 10 on the Hamon
farm in section 10. which is said to
be good for 200 barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Plains in Texas.

Plains Oil and Gas company Noa 3
on the Cropper lease in the Burkbur.
nett field in North Texas has been
completed at total depth of i95 feet.
and the well has % feet Of sand. The
oil is Of high grade and sells for $19O.
The production is not stated but well
No. on the same property had II
feet Of sand with 7 barrels produc-
tion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
3 In 6 OIL PronosItlnn.

Means $ wells drilling which plays
6 locations, 27O acres. Need a few
more subscribers to complete the 25
shares at $25OOO each. This is one
OF the best Of CANDLES. II It don't win.
the southeast extension is "blowed
up" It plays email Phone IS. W.
p. Poland. As
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Likes Southern Oklahoma

Chas. \. Post, who has been in the
fields for about two MONTHS has re.
turned to his home in New York. He
went by way OF New Orleans He
Will meet his brother in New York on
some cotton deals. and after trans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
NEGLECTED Colds Grow Worse.

A cough that racks and irritates the
throat may lead to a serious chronic
cough If neglected. The healing pine
balsams in Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey
natures own remedy,-will soothe
and relieve the irritation, breathing
will be easier, and the antiseptic
properties will kill the germ which
retarded healing. Have It handy for
Group, sore throat and chronic bron.
chial affections. Get a bottle today.
Pleasant to take. AT all druggists, 25c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
FieiG rs Dry.

]. z. Sivalls and Vern Calvert were
Ardmore visitors from the fields yes
terday These men state that water
for drilling purposes becomes more Of
a problem every day and that unless
rains fall within six weeks there win
not be much activity in the drilling
line. But before that time arrives the
spring rains will have filled all the
ponds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Gone TO New York.

l.. S Dolman has gone to New York
on a business trip. He is supposed
to be absent on business connected
with the proposed sale of some prop
critics, but he made no statements
before leaving.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Open for oil and gas lease for part
or all; 2,22O acres in one body, T. In.
r. 3w at Robertson, Garvin county,
Okla. Write to Ed Low, care First
Nat. Bank, Pauls Valley, Okla. 23c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Author Of Bill.

v Roy Shores author Of the law
which creates the office Of OIL com.
missioner is an Ardmore visitor from
Oklahoma City, where he has been at
tending the legislature.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Abandoned LIS Well-

Sinclair Gulf Oil company No, A
Carter in 1913 has been abandoned in
blue shale at 1920 feet The early
sands here were missed and the com
pany did not attempt to make a deep
test of It.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

If you wish TO buy or sell leases,
wildcat acreage, production or have or
want drilling propositions, write or
see us. Ralph Development Co. 334
Mayo building, Tulsa. Okla. 9-22;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

ed by the county Judge Of said county
NERTlE V. YOWMANS,
Guardian OF the Estate OF Lucille
Woufe Helen Woufe, william
Woule r. Rae Woulle, Lawrence
Woulfe Calvin Woulfe, and Edita
WOulfe. Minors. as,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Millions for patriotism; not one
cent for jingoism! Springfield Re-
publican
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
OIL Lease

For sale, in sections % and 26. 3
south, west, so acres. Write Lock
Box G, Phone "A, Talihlra, Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

w. NJ Wade, who for some time
has been in the offices Of the Carter
Oil company, is now with Mullen &
Mullen and Joe Frank Williams is
with the Carter company. Joe Frank
is an Ardmore boy, but has been work.
ing with oil companies in Tulsa for
some time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
Oil Lease.

For sale, in sections 26 and 30,
south, . east Lock Box f, Phone IS,
Talihina, Okal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Vernon Collins No. Is on the south
line Of the lease, which had an initial
production of 100 barrels, is now
making 500 barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

w. A. Thompson Of the Gasoleum
company is spending much of his time
in the Bukburnett field and in Archer
county in north Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

II. \. Fairchild Of Ada was here yes
terday in the interes, Of the Magnolia
Petroleum company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Vernon Collins No. 20 in section
1913 is drilling at about 500 feet.
No. 7 on the same lease, which was a
gasser, is being deepened No. 7 is an
Offset to No. 3 Desada.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

T. NJ. Dees Of Midlothian, Texas, of
the Thelma Oil and Gas company is
a visitor to the Healdton district.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Walter Cant is spending much Of
his time in the north Texas country
for the Plains company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Southwestern Petroleum company
on the Mobley lease of 20 acres in sec
ton 24-4-3 has been completed and is
good for 125 barrels This well had
six different sands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04

Writ Franklin has returned from a
business trip to OIahoma City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-04
OIL and GAS NEWS

The Joe Williford well in section
80 3s1w has begun drilling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
FORECAST FOR
MAINE F. OIL.

1t seems to be the impression that
Cortez P Smith of Fairfield will be
reelected president of the Maine Fed
Grafton of Labor al the annual conven-
ton which will be held at Bar Harbor
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
of this week. Mr.. Smith is now serv-
ing his first term as president, having
been chosen in June, 1916, at the con-
vention at Portland.
An interesting program has been pre-
pared and a very successful conven-
ton seems to be assured. The conven-
ton of the State Federation of Labor
has never been held at Bar Harbor be-
cause Of that place being somewhat
remote from the central part of the
state. For that reason the Bar Har-
Dor committee is making an effort to
make the convention especially attrac-
tive.
AS far as can be learned there is no
opposition to the reelection of the five
vice presidents of the federation,
Frank McFaydn of Woodland. W. S.
Wood of Portland. Walter Baker of
Millinocket, Robert E. Goode of Au-
gusta and Henry NORM of Brunswick.
or the secretary, Harry B. Drawn of
Topsham, or the treasurer, Patrick H.
Fitzgerald of Augusta.
Appropriate resolutions in relation to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
Inspectors Appointed for
Maine Forestry District

Forrest H. Colby of Bingham, forest
commissioner, Saturday sent out the fol-
lowing letters to all the chief fire ward
ems in the State in regard to the work Of
the season:
II have appointed as inspectors in the
Maine Forestry District. Carleton w.
Eaton Of Orono and Frost H. Williams of
Jackman. These men are liable to come
to you any time to inspect your lookout
stations, your telephone lines. and your
work in general. I want 1t expressly un-
derstood that am not making these in
spections for the reason that may doubt
your ability or your sincerity in your
work, or the sincerity and ability OF your
watchmen. but it is simply to be a part
Of our system to make for efficiency.
You will find that these two gentlemen
will be courteous to you in every respect
and Of course it goes without saying that
you will treat them in the same manner.
am not sending letter Of this kind to
the lookout watchmen in regard to this
arrangement. but am leaving it with you
to inform your watchmen Of the ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
LAWRENCE NOW
KENNEBEC LEADER

Fairfield. Me, June .-(SpeciaD.-Law-
renee High defeated Gardiner Saturday
and thereby won the championship of the
Kennebec Valley League.
Captain Lawry of the Lawrence team
pitched his side to it's sixth straight VIC
tory Of the season. The game was well
played and misplays were few. Lawrence
won by making 10 hits in two innings on
Potter, but were held scoreless the rest
of the game by Gorton. who appears TO
be a find in the pitching line for Gardi-
ner. Four hits, a sacrifice and a force
out gave the home team three runs In
the first. and in the second with one out,
six hits and a sacrifice fly in between
gave four more. Gardiner made her run
In. the second on a single and mufed
fly ball to center field and another in the
third on Dagger by Littlefeld and
Cusicks two-base hit. The visitors last
run came in the eighth with two down,
on. SINGLE a base on balls and an at
tempted play at the plate on which the
runner scored Kelley and Brisk played
we'll for Gardiner, while Pooler and Priest
featured in the field for Lawrence. Score:
raDDJNEp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
ARMY RECRUITING
Prog SIS Unsatisfac-
tory-Less Than so
Per Cent of Quota in
60 Days

The army recruiting officer in Portland
department calling attention to the 1acl
that recruiting for the army has fallen
tar below expectations. Less than 900
of the war quota from the entire cuuntr,
have enlisted to date. almost ~ days afte.
the declaration of war.
This condition is deplorable. Base
upon results of recruiting for the hrs,
week after the declaration of war it was
believed that the full quota would be
supplied by the first Of June. During the
month of May recruiting has been steadi-
ly declining, until now there is small
prospects Of the regular army being filled
to war strength without resorting to the
elective draft.
1t was the intention Of the adninistra
ton to fill the regular army by yolun.
teer enlistments, leaving the new army t.
be filled by the selectve draft. 1t will be
with great reluctance that the admins
tration departs from this policy; for this
reason the war department is especially
anxious that this condition be brought tc
the attention of the press and all public
safety committees, VIII the urgent appeal
that they cooperate with the recruiting
authorities in securing desirable appli.
cants for enlistment.
1t should be borne in mind that the
number to be selected under the draft
from any given state depends entirely
upon the population, and the state which
has furnished the greatest number of vol
unteer enlistments will have the smalles,
quota to furnish under the draft law
Maine has furnished less than e-fourth
of her quota since the first Of April.
Men subject to the draft should be
urged to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to select any branch of the service
they desire; if they wait for the draft
they will not have this privilege.
Fifty-one new regiments are now being
formed at IS stations: these organizations
need 100000 recruits Immediately. Much
valuable time is being lost from training
and preparation because men have not re-
sponded as they should.
Public safety committees and the pub
lie in general can render no more valu-
able and patriotic service then by urging
all men who have no dependents to re-
spond to the patriotic call of their coun-
try
Names quota should be filed at the
very earliest possible time. Enlist today
and avoid the draft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
KENNEBEC FARM
BLANKS RETURNS

The committee on food production
and conservation of the Kennebec
county committee on Public Safety
has completed the tabulation of the
farm blanks with the following results.
From - towns of the county 2o5s
farm blanks have been received. The
towns which have taken no action are
Hallowell, Farmingdale and Pittston.
The blanks show that there Is more
than enough seed potatoes and beans
in the county to supply the demand,
and seed for other crops has been 10
Gated The committee sent 29s letters to
PERSONS asking for seed. giving a list
~ persons having seed for sale A car
If fertilizer has been received and dis
POSED of bv the committee.
the total increase acreage on all
crops for 1917 Is So ga per cent On po-
tatoes. beans. yellow corn. wheat bar
ley and oats an increase Of 81 per cent.
Wheat alone shows an increase of 1884
rar cen:, These figures are exclusive
~ family gardens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
WILL HAVE TWO
NEW TIME CLOCKS
FOR STATE HOUSE

II was learned Saturday that there
would shortly be installed at the north
entrance of the State House two time
clocks at a cost Of $500. Previously those
employees connected with the depart
ment of the superintendent Of build
inss have been obliged to register but
when these two clocks are put in place
the clerks in the various departments
and the heads Of departments as well
will be required TO register four times
each day, on arrival in the morning
and afternoon and on going home at
noon and at night.
This is thought to be the first State
House in the United States where
such n sweeping plan for the use of the
time clock has been inaugurated. The
clocks will cost 5000 each and each
clock will give an opportunity for $50
different persons to register. The reg
istrations for each week will occupy a
single sheet so that at the end Of the
week the record can be taken out and
inspected by the Governor and Coun-
ell Normal registration will he indi-
Gated by one color on the sheet and
registration showing a different time
from that Of the ordinary arrival or
leaving will be indicated by a different
color.
There are at present 225 people in
Guided in the State House population
who will be affected by this time clock
system. II is not looked upon at all
kindly by many Of the department
workers but at the last meeting of the
Governor and Council authority was
given the superintendent Of buildings.
Charles s. Brown of Bath, to go ahead
and purchase the clocks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
UNIQUE EXERCISES
AT PENNINGTON

Pennington. Me, June 3.-tSpeclaD.-
The Pennington Normal school gradua-
ton occurs this year the week OF June
18th. the final exercises coming on Thurs
day evening of the 2lst.
Because of the amount of Red Cross
work which the school is doing, the
graduating exercises will be little cur
Mailed from what they were last year.
However, on Wednesday evening, the
Goth, in keeping with the spirit of the
present national situation, patriotic pa
geant will be presented portraying varl-
Gus episodes in our national history
The graduating class this year is the
largest in the history of the school and
every member will have part in the pa
geant The costumes of the Revolution
airy period. as well as the days of 1861,
will add particular interest to the dra-
matte production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
Industrial Accidents

The Industrial Accident Commission
through its chairman. Eben +. Littlefield
OF Belfast. Saturday handed down de-
cision In the case of Anton Wazni. appli-
cant, vs.. International Paper Co. of
Rumford mill, ordering and decreeing
that the respondent pay the petitioner. a
weekly compensation of Sc g for a period
OF e. weeks or 1886 26 also that the re-
spondent pay medical bills to the sum of
sli75 No order is made for the Central
Maine General Hospital or ambulance
owner. as both have already received
more than the employer is obliged to pay
by the apportionment allowed by the
commission"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
Rulings on Important
SeCleCtive Draft Points

bathrobe; rubber coat or blanket; hand
kerchiefs; working hat. dress hat;
swimming tights; soap Tin metal box);
two face towels (narked); two bath
towels (marked); cocoa butter for sun
burn; pillow cases dark DENIM; Bible; a
good disposition.
The mobilization of the boys for farm
service will begin next Tuesday at the
State camp of the Young Men S Christian
Association at Winthrop Center which
can be reached from either Winthrop or
Augusta on the Winthrop and Augusta
electric car line, getting off at Winthrop
Center.
Director General Smith in his letter to
the boys also suggests that they bring
two suit cases, or one suit case with a
lock and key. and a bag or some other
convenient hand baggage, marked with
the name and home address of the boy.