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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22
MEXICAN BOIL
WORM THREATENS
TO Invade U. S.
Houston Urges Immediate Ac-
ton to Stop Pest

WASHINGTON. June p An emcr~
gency appropriation OF $5OOOOO to pre-
vent-the introduction OF the pink boil
worm into the United States from
Mexico by creating cotton free zone
fifty to 100 miles wide III TcxasneXt
TO the Rio Graudc was asked of con
gress today by Secretary Houston, ot
the agriculture department
Protection Necessary.
In letters TO the chairmcn Of Che
senate and house agriculture commit
tees, Secretary Houston said that the
pink boil worm the most destructive Of
all cotton pests is in Mexico near the
Texas border and that the sum asked
is necessary # the countryS vast cot
ton growing industry is to be protected
He pointed ont that this worm has re
duccd The Egyptian crop abos une half
in late wears
The insect, the secretary wrote, Is
distributed IN Mexico much more gen
eraly than va, at first supposed It cN-
tend, through the entire La Guna dis
trict covering an area Of some l2mO
square mile, Seed for planting has been
sent from this district To- other points in
Mexico nca. the United States, I'm
doubtcdly carrying luicStatlon TO these
districts The danger to this country
has been heightened recently by the
establishment of cotton seed oil mill
at Pcdra, NcgraS, on the Mcxlcan-
Texas border TO which large quaint
ties OF seed infested by pink boil worms
are being moved
Texas is Cooperating.
Secretary Houston informed the COM
mittcc chairman that the establishment
OF the cotton free zone will be done IN
cooperation with the state Of Texas,
while surveys in Mexico TO determine
the distribution Of the pest will be made
co,opcratlycly with the Mexican au-
thoftlcs
Fifty thousand dollars was made m-
medlatcly available in the regular ag-
riculmral appropriation bill for 1913,
approved March 4 l9l7. to prevent the
establishment. OF the pink boil worm III
the United States, IN inspecting and
safeguarding the territory surrounding
ten cotton seed oil mills in Texas,
which had received considerable Quan-
Titles oi seed from Mexico before the
importation OF seed was prohibited, AMI
in the inspection OF border commerce
and the enforcement OF the cotton seed
quarantine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22
.PERSHlNG GUEST OF
MILITARY GOVERNOR

PARIS, lunc 21-Mai. Gen, John !.
PcrshIup, commaudcr-in chief of the
American forces in France, will be the
gue.' AT a lunch OF the military gov
crnor at Paris and Nine. Dubail The
function will take nlace in the salon OF
the military government iii the inyali.
deS place
Marshal lofirc, General Foch and
other high military officials will be
present
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me, All women who have femals
trouble Of any kind should try Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. ETA DoRloN, Ogdcnshurg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment Is surpassed by the medicinal
properties Of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia h.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
II any complication exists II pay. 10
write the Lydia T.. pinkham Medicine
60. Lynn, Mass, for special free advica
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22

reply II was when Louis. after suuan-
derins his money In rAtis, came hack 10
Iarascon 10 sell the ancestral csSIle, that
he accidentally learned that Valentine
had had a son by his brother and hePan
those mechlnations ~ which File No. III
was tho result
TO he continued tomorrow
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22

pains IKE n KNIFE
through my back
and side. / finally
lost all my strength
so ! had to go 10
bed. The doctor
advised an oper-
alton but l would
not listen TO IL. |
thought Of what |
had read aboutLydia
Il. Pinkham' 3 Vege.
table Compound and
tried IL The first
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22

Interested in political financial in
dustral or social economy Read
Progress Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22
PAINS SHARP
and STABB|NC
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia <.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Wis. II suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-22

18th Payment 10th Payment 18th
$1.OO $l.OO s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
IA WOMAN'S BURDENS
 IN THIS WAR

Every woTnan's burdens are. tighten ed when she turns to the right medi- cine. If her existence is made gloomy by the chronic weaknesses, delicate heterogeneous. and painful disorders that afflict her sex,. she will find relief and emancipation. from her troubles in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. If she's overwerked. nervous, Or run down. she finds new. life and strength It's a powerful, invigerat- ing tonic and nervine which was dis covered aad used by an eminent phy- sician for, many years in all cases of female complaining and weaknesses. For young girls just entering woman hood; for wsnaaR at the critical 'effange of 1ife;" ia bearing-down sen sations, periodical pains, alterations, inflammation, and every kindred ail- ment, the ."FaHeFtte Prescription" will benefit Or cure.
 The ''Presadptien7 contains. no al- cofol, and is sold in tablet. or liquid form Send ,16c to Dr. Pierce, sIn- 'vaiids Hotel, Buffalo, N. r., for large triad pkg.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Frank J. Busch.s a wholesale grocer of Mankato, Minn., was arrested for saying that the United States govern meTit might as we'll be under the rule of the Kaiser as under it's own. He was fined $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

] Marriage licenses were issued at the town clerks office today to those persensi Frank A. Rose, A. tool maker, 360 John. street, and Kath- .erine B. Smith, 25, 1920 Stratford avenue; AdolDh Raderman, 25s car penter, 267 Stratford avenue, and Mabel A. CarIson.725. 2S67 North ave nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

The French government decided to discontinue the weekly Bulletin des Armees. pubifshsd for the soldiers at the front. because of shortage of pa- 1ax kE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
CHEER IN THESE HOMES?
 IT IS UP TO YOU

Here is the Way for Charitably- Inclined Folks to Make Their Own Yuletide Season the Happier by Aiding These Worthy Persons Six More Cases in the City Cited by Charities Superin- tendent Where the Spreading of Bit of Christmas Cheer Can Do Wonderful Amount of Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Seven children in this family left atherless about two years Suffering for many years with intestinal ro be he ended it all by suicide the widow and children left to struggle alone accident after another has be- fallen the children, such loss of eye broken arm and various other accidents The mother good mother and has done her part but children has proved great burden to carry alone The task alone of keeping shoes all the ch dren big and contribution this family would be deeply appreciated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
ALLIES AGREE %is
 ONCoURTESIES =. 7. s TO BOISHEVIK

BstrasraaI bee, s17Hhe British, Danish.s Frehefhs ssaHd Belgian ,coRsuis. have visited IEeoa Frotzky, the zRoishez, vik foreign lminister, and arranged to ezciiaaee t5tia Russia eeurtesies to official cos4iera.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

HOLLY-xMAs TREES
 WREATHE JOHN REOK q S04
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Woman left widow about two years ago with five chil dren ages 1 12 10 and years Woman has made every effort keep family with her, but has been very hard struggle this time health poor and she is longer able for the burden she has been carrying
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Left penniless with her little when her husband de serted years ago. This mother although cripple has work hard keep home for her children There has been help from relative sufficient and contribution o clothing will make this deserving family happy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

widow with her two little girls and 3. Because of her failing health is having difficult time to keep her little home together The father after lingering iness died about year ago and the little very strong has seemed be weaker since his passing The children great comfort but constantly in need of shoes and clothing and the mothers comfort has been to keep her little and happy Clothing for these little girls will be very acceptable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

ApVamBzR IT EHR FARMER
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

WOmen's Pumps and OxfOrds, great
bargains at $1.45, $2.45, $2.95 and
up. You will have to see them to
understand their value.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
.MURGIA TRAPPED BY
VILLA; BATTLE IS ON
Ten Thousand Vilistas Said
To Be Engaged---V1la
Has Railroads

FL Paso, Texas, April 25.-Two Car
rama military trains were entrapped
in a railway cut and many Carranzistas
en- route TO reinforce Murguia, killed
by Villistas near Moetezuma, it was re.
ported here late this afternoon.
Soriano Bravo, Mexican consul, re.
eeived an official message from Muir.
guia, detailing fighting now in progress
with Murguia and Villista forces en-.
gagged, at Moctezuma, Gallego and
Carmen. Murguia s report said that
the Nillista leaders, Manuel Ochoa and
Francisco Beltran, have been killed.
Government agents here have re
ceived advices which indicate that a
general engagement of the ten thous
and Villistas in the northern district
with the MurgIia forces has developed
Villa has the railroad line north and
south of Moetezuma, preventing move
ment of Murguia IS trains from Mocte'
yuma
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
PERSONALS
4 4 4 X x X \ = 4 \ + +

L. Maulding, of Roseburg, is in the
city.
Miss Olive Hampton, Of Jefferson, is
in the city.
Miss Kelly, of Texas, is registered at
the Capital hotel.
A. G. Dalrymple is in the city to.
day from Macleay.
Benjamin Brick is in Portland attend
ing to business matters.
e. B. Joplin registered at the Ritz
hotel in Portland yesterday.
Edward Pherneton will sail tomorrow
from Flavel for Long Beach, Cal
J. G. Richardson was in Portland
Tuesday registered at the Multnomah.
o. Neelands left this morning for
Long Beach, Cal. He will make the en-
tire trip by water.
w. w. Moore, of the Moore furniture
store, returned this afternoon from a
business trip to Portlond.
District Attorney Max Gehlhar went
to Woodburn on legal business this aft
ernoon. He expects to return this ev-
ening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock by
Archbishop Alexander Christie, of Port
land, assisted by other church digna-
taries. Father Moore is survived by
niece, Miss Florence Moore, of Port
land. He leaves three brothers and two
sisters-Mrs. Mary Kinney, of Pocatel-
10, Idaho; Mrs. A. Pagan, of Missoula
Mont; Dilliam Moore, of Pocatella
idaho; John Moore, Wood Burn, Neb.;
James Moore, of Crawford, Neb
All the relatives will be present
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Merely as a matter of form and to
make record for the war department,
mass meeting of citizens win be held
at the Commercial club Wednesday
morning of next week to go on record
to the effect that the proposed bridge
across the Willamette will not interfere
with any municipal docks or any of the
city's rights. The war department. is
very careful not to construct a bridge
! across a navigable stream that might
interfere with a city's rights and not
only is the city council put on record,
but pubic mass meeting must be call
ed and a public record made, all of
which is forwarded and placed on file
by the war department. Henry C. jew
EFT, of the engineers corps of the L. S.
army will be present at the meeting. IT
will be called by Judge Bushey.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

JEFFERSON-At her home, 1875 North
Commercial street, Wednesday morn
ing, April rs, 1917, Mrs. Emma JEFF
ferson, at the age of "a years.
She is survived by her husband, J. A.
Jefferson, one son and three daughters.
The funeral services win be held Fri
day afternoon at O'Clock from the
chapel of Webb & Clough and will be
conducted by the Rev F. T. Porter.
Burial will be in the City View ceme-
terry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Members of tie Girls National Honor
Guard who are taking up the work of
military drill and signaling met last
night in the old armory for their first
work. A. A. Hall, corporal in Com
pany NJ on the Mexican border, direct
ed the military drill and William Chit
tick, who served with the Seventh Flu
sileers in the Canadian army for three
years and who is an expert signalman
with flag, semaphore, or other device,
began the lessons in signaling. About
fifteen girls were present. The next
meeting will be Tuesday night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

FOR SALE-By owner about so acres
of land without buildings, situated
on good level road, miles from
good town, 1900 population, and )
miles from railroad, y mile from
school, rural and cream route, ] mile
from cheese factory. Price $50 per
acre. Would consider 1920 Salem
property. Give terms on $1,000. Can
be seen this week Cottle apartments
North Commercial street. Phone 1041
for room 9. 4-2G
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
A Junior National Gnuard will be or

A Junior National Gnuard will be or
ganized Sunday evening at the Unitar-
ian church under the direction Of the
Rev. J. M. Heady, pastor Of the church.
Boys between the ages Of IL and IS
years are eligible. OF course in forming
a company Of boys Of this age, there
is no obligation for service. II is done
for the benefit of the boys and to give
them the advantage Of military train
ing. They win carry no weapons but
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
WILL LOAN MONEY TO ITALY

Washington, April 25. America g
next loan from the $1,000 100000 war
check probably will be to Italy, it was
announced at the treasury department
at the conclusion of Secretary Me-
Adoo s conference with British For
eign Secretary Balfour.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
BORN
! * x X x i. x x x x 4 4 y x x

~ ~ . ~ y ~ q y ~ y . q
@
COOK-To Mr.. and Mrs, J. Z. Cook, at
their home on Croisan Creek, We'd
nesday, April 25, 1917, son.
WORTHING-To Mr.. and Mrs. Emery
F. Worthiugton, at their home 10 Is
miles north of Salem, Tuesday, April
24, 1917, daughter.
She has been named Edith Emma.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

The fourth of series of chess games
at the Commercial club to determine
who is city champion, will be played
Friday evening, to which the public is
welcome. If the games that evening
does not settle the question, there will
be one more played next week. The
rank of players according to the first
three games Of the tournament is as
follows: Dr. w H. Byrd, G. G. Giyens,
J. N. Smith, Judge Thomas Ryan, Les
lie Dugan, viii II. Evans, John Ralond,
and Paul Plants. OF course, the game
Friday evening may change the stand
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
BROKE ALL RECORDS

Portland, Ore, April 25.-
Probably the highest cash price
paid for wheat in the history of
the United States was paid here
today. Actual cash sales of
wheat at interior points at $3.50
a bushel was reported. The
market is expected to go still
higher.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

OREGoN-ls rapidly grow
ing town of six thousand inhabitants,
good schools, churches and excellent
climate. We want men and boys for
employment in logging camps, saw
mills box and sash and door factor
les. Men with families preferred. Ad-
dress Knapp-Cheney Co m pany,
spaulding Building, Portland, Ore
gon. 80
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

MEN WANTED-To cut wood, good
timber, $125 for End, $l.50 for old
growth fir. Jno H. Scott, 404 Hub
bard bldg. Phone 254, or after office
hours 622. APT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

will be taught military formation and
other practical military gymnastic ex-
ercises. Mr.. Heady has been identified
with boys work for many years in San
Francisco and was the originator of the
boys junior club of the Commercial
club.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
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It appears and notify us immediately
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

FOR SALE-A new $400 walnut case
piano for 1925 cash, if taken at once
Call at $40 n. Church st. or phone
1950M. go. 4-25
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

WANTED-Men to shovel gravel 1925
a day. Salem Employment Agency,
Room IA, Breyman building. Phone
S4S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Jack. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Stanley Marchington, died Monday il
Portland, according to information re
ceived here today. The funeral was hel,
in Portland today. Mr.. and Mrs. March
ington are making their home in Port
land where Mr.. Marchington is employ
ed at Swetland's. He was formerly witt
the Spa Of this city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25
W. ]. PATTERSON, M. D. v.

Graduate :. Veterin-
arian, Licensed to
Inspect Stock. Up
to-Date M e t b o d 8,
Medicine and oper-
ting Table.
Phones: office 278,
Res. 1861.
420 S. Commercial
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

5000 WILL HANDLE-An established
garage with a business of $400 a
month) on the Pacific Highway in
the city Of Salem. Salem Garage, $50
North Capitol, Phone 1910. 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Awaiting the arrival Of relatives, the
body of Rev. Father A, A. Moore lies
in state at st. John IS Catholic church.
Pontificial high mass will be celebrated
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Half 6szen of the members of the
Honor Guard win take a practical
course in automobile study this even
ing from 5 until 6 O'Clock at the gar
age of Halvorsen & Burns. This is in
line with learning how to do some prac-
teal work. The meetings are held twice
a week and Mr.. Burns instructs them as
to the practical workings of an automo-
bile. l.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

It is now easy for the average Salem
citizen to figure what would be COM
ing to him if the wealth of the United
States was equally divided. According
to q recent authentic report, the ma,
tional debt is so per capital while the
national wealth per capita is $2,273.
Thus it is easy to figure that with that
SO paid off, each person would have for
spending money $2,264.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

The good housewife will probably do
considerable canning and storing away
of winter food in jars the coming sum
mer. The Roth Grocery company, an
tieipating big demand for crockery in
sizes from one to 20 gallons, has just
received a carload, shipped from Rose
vile, Ohio. In this shipment, the
freight about equalled the original cost
of the crockery as the carload invoiced
1913, with freight bill of $29S, to
which must be added drayage delivery
charges The car of crockery weighed
$4,000 pounds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

The American National Red Cross
permits OF nc solicitation for funds or
the placing anywhere of boxes for con
tributions. Donations to the cause may
be given to any auxiliary or at the Will
lamette chapter headquarters on Court
street. Donations should be either for
the general fund or relief fund. 1t is
the general fund that needs help just
at present and it is for this fund "Get-
Rich-Quick Wallingford" will be given
at the opera house Friday evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

FOR RENT Small furnished house on
21st St.; on pavement near car line.
electric lights, bath; sixteen fruit
trees, berries, garden, chicken yard
and good barn; also seven room
house, pavement, orchard and large
garden; also for sale two lots, good
location. Ivan G. Martin, Masonic
Temple, Phone 4l9. o-l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Mr.. @. B. Webb received word last ev-
ening that her father, Hugh Elliott of
Medford, had been stricken with paraly-
sis. With her mother and sister OF
Portland, they hurried to his bedside.
Mr.. Elliott had just disposed of his
business interests in Medford and was
preparing TO make his home in Port.
land.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Soon the police station, which does
double duty as court room for the police
judge, will have different look AL
ready one improvement has been put in.
This is a fine long desk. behind which
the chief of police and the police judge
can sit in safety. The top of the desk
is Of oak and the body is fitted with
numerous drawers so that the records
can be kept convenient. The chief plans
to install new system of keeping pho
tographs of men wanted so that they
viii be easily accessible for reference.
When completed, the new arrangement
of the station will bring it up to date.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

Alfred Jordan, former world checker
champion, has notified l. Greenbaum
that he viii arrive in the city next
Monday ana that in the evening he viii
give instructions TO checker players at
the Commercial club. He is perhaps the
best known checker player in the world,
holding the record until defeated by the
Champion Banks in series of 40 games
when Banks won three, Jordan two,
with 35 draws.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

A number of people joined the Red
Cross before any of the auxiliaries
were formed Should any of these wish
to join an auxiliary, they should confer
first with the officers of the auxiliary
to which they wish to belong and then
notify the acting secretary of William
cite chapter at the Red Cross headquar-
ters on Court street. By so doing, they
will keep the records straight. Today
quite a number were working in the
cutting room of headquarters and work
will soon be issued to the auxiliaries
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

OWING TO THE HIGH PRICE-Of
feed l am quitting the livery bust
ness, have 20 head of horses for sale
cheap, weighing from 100 to 1900
lbs. All these horses guaranteed as
represented and trial allowed, Try
ington Stables, E 9th & Schuyler st.
Portland, Ore. 4-26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

FEMALE HELP WANTED - Five
bright capable ladies to travel, dem
onstrate and sell dealers. $25 to $50
per week. Railroad fare paid. Good
rich Drug Co., Dept. 7O3, Omaha,
Neb.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

FOR SALE-A snap. Do you want it..
"A new well built modern home. Five
rooms lower floor finished Owner
leaving town. Must sell. Price $1400
terms. Square Deal Realty. Co., 202
I. S. Bank bldg. 4-26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

~-----~-------~------- ------~--------------
The range Of temperature yesterday was
from Sc to As and the state Of the river
Is half a foot higher for the past p
hours. However, one year ago the TEN.
perature for the corresponding week Of
April was 10 degrees warmer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-25

WANTED TRANSFERS - $4,000 per
month; board and laundry; attend
ants, cooks, mattresses: also dairy
man, $4,000 a month, and farm hand
at $500 a day, not including board.
Salem Employment Agency, Room IA
Breyman building. Phone S48.