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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
Automobile, Furniture and Typewriter
Factories Will Be Used 70 Fur
nish Immense Output
U. S. WILL RUSH
STEEL SHIPMENTS
Contracts Awarded Today 10 Furnish
Vessels Which will Supply Allies
With Required Materials
ay Unlted rrese.

~ Uhlteu rres1.
Washington, June iS An American
aif fleet 81 10000 machines Is the g'oy-
ernment program for the first year it
ia officially learned today
an plans fcr producing this number
Of machines have been worked out by
the aircraft division Of the Council OF
National Defense Automobile plants
which are to be used in their manufac-
ture Of wings and other parts required
"a the production Of this mammoth out
put
Actual work pa tne plaE only awaits
the passage by congress Of the se00,0oO
600 aviation appropriation.
Three new training schools are al
ready under construction and six more
are planned
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
Commission
VIII Probe
Meat Packers

By Unitod Press
Chicago June 18.-The returnto Chi.
'cago today Of District Attorney Clyne
revealed the fact that the federal com
mission is coming to Chicgo soon to
investigate the meat packing industry,
regarding the conservation Of food.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
No Date for Drawing Announced But
Plans Gall for Patriotic Lottery
First Week in July

By United Press.
Washington, June 1S.-The Ameri-
can war machine which is to grind out
625,000 soldiers for service in France
was geared up ready for work today.
The presidents proclamation which
will start the draft is now ready to be
issued The proclamation tells In de-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18


Washington, June Isl The tempest
which was created in Japan by Secre.
tary Lansings recent note to China
has subsidized and efforts to get from
The state department any explanation
OF the adjustment are as unavailing
as were earlier efforts to ascertain who
had bungled the matter in the FIRST in-
stance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
RrItIsh Demand Revenae.

BY United Press.
London, June 1s.-The public de-
mand for reprisals against Germany
for the murder which has been com.
mitted during air raids throughout Eng
land has reached such point that it
is believed that the government will
take action. a monster mass meeting
held on Sunday demanded that the
government send air raiders over Ber-
lin
4 small raid was made over London
sunday morning which caused little
damage. One more Zeppelin was
brought down
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
socialists Get Passports.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Stockholm, June 18,-Three Ameri-
can socialist delegates to the interna-
tional socialist peace conference are
announced as having arrived and be-
ing ready for the conference tomor-
row.
No explanation is given as to how
the delegates secured their passports.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

Miss Helen Miller, who has been vis-
iting friends and relatives in Oklaho-
ma City, was the weekend guest OF
President and Mrs 6 W. Austin. Miss
Miller was formerly the secretary &c
the o G. w ana IS On her way to her
home in Milford va,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
Russia Must Stand Firm.

BY United Press.
Washington, June 1S.-That Russia
IS devotee OF democracy and indR
vidual liberty. must continue her fight
with German autocracy. is the sub
stance Of note which was sent to the
Russian government and which was
nude public today The note ext
The aims Of the Root commission.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
stIrrlna Russians to Flint.

By United Press.
Petrograd June u.s. Minister Of War
kenersky has chanbed his tactics He
is trying to make the Russian soldiers
fight by talking 10 them and today
adopted iron handed disciplinary meas
ures. These measures appear to be
gaining strength ana L is possible that
Russian soldiers may be induced to re-
sumo actual fighting.
Women in several Of the large cities
today formed legion Of death and ap.
piled formally Tor permission to go 10
the front and fight the Germans.
Several powerful newspapers are
showing antagonism to Germany and
are urging the country to fight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
Local Men
Bring in Oil
Near NOUata

Word was receives today from John
Wolyerton stating that a wen had been
shot on his holdings in tue Nowaia
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
MEXICANS In
BOLD DASH FOR
RAILROAD Cash


BY United Press.
Galveston, june fS-Three armed
Mexican bandits robbed the railway
station az Lamarque today tking $500
and escaping with the booty across the
border on motorcycles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

aur --
Do Your Bit,
Join the Red
Cross Today


A money collecting campaign will
begin in all Of the United States today.
800 solicitors will work New York City.
In forty-three Of the larger cities and
800 Of the smallerones there win be
canyassing for donations this week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

James H. Bond, a pioneer o3 Grady
county, generally known as Uncle
Jimmie" Bond, headed the Red Cross
Weeks subscription list with hun
dred dollar check, which makes him a
patron mmber Of the society and enti-
ties him to the Red Cross Magazine
Let other pioneers follow his splendid
example.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

There will be a general meeting Of
the Red Cross Tuesday afternoon at
2:30 at the headquarters in the Carne-
gle library building. Come and bring
Ia friend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
steel carrying ships.

Steel carrying Ships. \
By United Press.
Washingnto, June III Additional
contracts for ten complete steel cargo
carrying steamers and twenty-four
wooden vessels We're awarded by the
shipping board today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18
GIGANTIC AIR FLEET WILL
CROSS ATLANTIC WITHIN
YEAR PRESENT PROGRAM
WEATHER ELSEWHERE
western Union reports e


, Western Union reports re-
ceived at a. m. today: .
= North Texas, generally .
+ clear IS, !
= Central Texas, generally !
y clear 76 4
y East Texas, generally clear, =
= temperateure 60. !
y Gulf Coast, generally clear, =
s temperature II. !
= West Texas. generally clear, j
; temperature 20. :
g Arkansas, generally clear, >
. temperature 6S =
y Louisiana, generally clear, =
y temperature 80 j
y Oklahoma generally clear 4
= temperature 72. =
% 9 . = = q = = . : = 80 . >
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

About one thousand dollars is what
we raised
The magnificent results accomplish
ed by the Chickasha Girls Auxiliary on
Saturday has heartened the executive
committee. These girls are working
with the membership committee and
have proved that their services are in
valuable
If they can attain this in a single
day Grady county is sure Of raising
her $4,000 quota
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

She was such an earnest worker,
(she has a brother who will soon be
somewhere in France") ")-she had met
with SO much kindness and liberaIity
that it was with no hesitation she ap-
preached a man standing on the street
corner. He looked down at the little
figure in the Red Cross uniform gaz-
ed from the tips Of her white shoes to
the cap with its little cross Of red, and
as she seld out her membership tag,
turned on his heels and seemingly said.
"To the dickens with your Red Cross. +"
He win probably never hurt a Ger
mamie has no son to hurt or be hurt
by them but he did hurt one tired little
Red Cross worker who from seven
thirty until nine thirty had toiled on
the street in the hot sun for her cause
Continued on Page Two.l
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

That he had just come from mis- task
Of manual labor could be told from the
black grease on his hands.
Walking up to the Red Cross tent he
inquired, rs this the placer" and
taking out a pocket book extracted a
five dollar bill.
A dainty white clad girl took the
money and counting out four dollars
offered them, together with the mem
berahip tag and requested his name
There is none and | want no change, =
said the man and turned to walk away;
but up sprang the girl and placing her
little white hand in his large, toil-worn
one gave him q hand shake that made
his face beam
1t was a pretty picture-the girls
face lighted UP BY the Joy Of apprecia-
tion and receiving the mans made
bright by the joy Of giving.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

Sammy has been arrestedl'
Not once-but many tigpes last
Saturday, our genial traffic cop was
held up and required to show the Off
cial tag by the Red Cross girls, who
broke all speed records getting to him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-18

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-23

ALI the news all the time The
Argus
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

ffrN AfNpe AHNfH So -
Mrs. j D Leonard started the Red
Cross chain parties in chiekasha
Thursday when She invited three
friends to bring their knitting and
spend the afternoon with her The
object Of the chain parties is TO raise
.mouey. the hostess and each guest
contributing quarter when they
meet Each guest IS then obligated
lo have a party Of her own, inviting
three guests and each paying d quar-
her again nj this way each lady in
the chain contributes fifty cents hav-
ing been both guest and as hostess.
Mrs loonards guests were AIRS.
Good Mrs Johns and Mrs. Kayser
and both Mrs Johns ana Mrs Good
gave their parties al the same time.
inviting Mesdames wootten j. g.
Terrell. 7. II. Williams, Orin Ashton,
aud AmbFister and Miss Powell The
ladies spent a pleasant afternoon
with their knitting and dainty re-
ireshments were served
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Exprcssion Rectal.
The pupils e Mn a. b Morgan
we're presented in recital at the
Junior nigh school IS the evening Of
Nov l6. 1917. IL vas clear that the
class q making real progress. The
numbers we're selected for the devei'
opmeut "a the Individual pupil
spencer Barefoot was manly iu his
Interpretation Of "NIllam Tell % His
Native Mountains" while "The Land
of beginning Again. ~ given hy
Katherine pipkn. was beautiful in
tone color Character studies and
sketches were strong features. Ey-
cry one liked "Mr DOo.ey as inn
peraonated By Alfred Beitls Another
Interesting number Has Mamie 3
slors 0l Rcd Riding HOOD by Doll
newton peur0ds Letter b. Mel-
vile Rice. aud "The Day of Judg.
ment IS Gertrude Hart we're sto.
ues 0f mischicyous boys and well
told Wilio Fay Corbin closed the
program with mOnologue, Taken
by Surprise The audience was en-
pecialiy interest ted 70 the Junior high
school orchestra which added 50 much
% thc pleasure 81 the evening with
patriotic numbers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
SUFFERER FROM INDIGESTION
RELIEVED

Before taking Clamberlain's Tab
cts my husband suffered for several
years from Indigestion, causing him
TO have pains in the stomach and dis
tress after eating. Chamberlains
Tablets relieved him OF these spells
right away" writes Mrs. Thomas Ca
ssy, Geneva, N. Y. Obtainable ey-
erywhere.--AdY. DIV
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
MaepoueIl MUSIC Club.

An interesting meeting OF MacDow-
ell club was held Saturday Nov nth,
with Mrs. T r. Trawicg The lesson
opened q series on the study Of Scan
dinayia and its music. Response to
ron can was made by naming Scan
dinavlan musical Institutions Mrs.
Terrell conducted the lesson study.
during which time the members
busted themselves with needlework
and knitting Later further plans
wete made for giving practical as
distance in Red Cross work Mrs
shul was elected to active member
ship. MacDowen win meet Saturday,
Dec. list, with AIRS. Thos. B. Losey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Home Culture CLUB Blnuef
The ladies Of The Home Culture
cluh wisely lase the stand that q
little OF lhe right kind Of pleasure
is good even IN war times and en-
tortmned their husbands last night at
a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs
u. % Marks lovely turkey din.
ncr was served and although OF fowl
and vegetables there was plenty
there was little in the meal 70 offend
MIR Hoover Plates were laid for
thirty
The after dinner hours were spent
happily aud informally some Of the
guests playing forty-two and auction
while others enjoyed AIR Marks new
billiard table
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

The particular need OF wooden
socks and other woolen garments is
told by Ray f. Corbett. who is now
at the front. in letter to his sister.
Mrs. T. B. Losey, Of this city Mr..
Corbett compares the part Of France
where The fighting has been going on
Ito fields plowed and plowed again
and which have been rained on IN
Ian there seems TO be no bottom to
the mud. He says there is no shoe
which is proof against the mud and
water and that the woolen socks and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

n the desert stretch between e.
Centro and Yuma, down in the south
east corner Of California, engineers
made new oasis the other day They
just bored a hole in the ground, and
up came the reviyifying waters. Then
q few date seeds were dropped into
the soil, and few vegetables planted,
and they win have an oasis made to
order.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
Double Birthday Party.

Double SiftnuaJ FdfJ.
The pretty new home Of Mr and
Mrs w. G. Methyin on South Sew
enth street was the scene Of a merry
parts Tuesday afternoon when their
sons. Duane and Nolan. celebrated
their eighth and fourth birthdays.
Many out of door games were played
ana Mrs. J. n. Griffin end Mrs D. T..
White assisted Mrs. Methvin in en-
fertalnlng her sons friends. Late IN
tie afternoon the children were in
ntad into the dining room whore two
large cakes. one with eight cancios
the other with four. we're the spe-
ciai attractions on the prettily laid
iable a yellow color scheme was
carried out and little boxes resem-
bling fruits. filled with candies We're
the layora Ice cream was also serv'
"a
The guest list included William
Mary aud Elizabeth Bailey. Mary and
sam Griffin. Charles Hollingsworth,
Dan Anderson, Tom Losey James
Cralle James Mcdonald Lucille and
Lois Major u N. Frey Jr. Helen
Morgan Rosalie Roche and jean Don
ahue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
NOTICE

The young ladies OF Chlckasha are
invited to attend open house for the
soldier boys" at the First Christian
church Saturday evening, Nov 24th.
No one admitted without chaperon.
Committee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
NOTICE OF SALE

On December 3rd. 1917. at the front
door Of the county court house at the
hour Of O'Clock, I win sell to the
highest bidder. one Overland road
ster and one Oakland six touring
car Both new cars.
j. A. TEMPLE,
2S-8t County Com
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
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Ben Hampton is spending a few
days IN Burk Burnett Texas. on bus
mess.
Mrs. II. v. Heryer Of Oklahoma
city is the guest Of Mrs T. b. Losey
for few days
Mrs. u q. Petugrew Of Ada visited
her sister Miss Lois Bennett the
fore part d the week
Mrs. Oscar Claycomb left this week
FOR Little Rock. Ark, where she win
visit her sister, Mrs Jim Harper un-
FIN Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. sheegog
have returned from a trip to Denver
where they were the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Bert siddons
Many Cnickasha people are plan
ming TO eat their Thanksgiving tur-
key at silas Adams dinner which
win be held in the Brown building.
-
The regular monthly meeting Of the
board Of directors Of the Chickasha
United Charities viii be held Mon
day afternoon at three O'Clock at the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Mrs W Fl Gilkey chairman Of the
Grady county chapter Of the Red
Cross and several Of the directors
and others Interested in the work ex-
pect to go to Oklahoma City tomor-
row to hear talks by Henry P Davi-
sou, head of the American Red Cross
and George W. Simmons Of St. Louis,
the chief executive for this district.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

! County Superintendent NJ. H. Shep-
ard and Mesdames w. II. Gilkey, w.
W Bynum and r. Il. Dwyer went to
Lucille Wednesday afternoon and as
sisted in organizing a Red Cross aux
iliary Of eighteen members. The
membership OF the auxiliary consists
chiefly Of the members of the Moth
ers club Of that locality and few Of
the older school girls. The auxiliary
viii meet again next week and elect
officers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

The nignes5 spot casn Price WIN be
paid for SONS clean cotton rags deliv.
sred at once to the Daily Express OF.
ncs, E-sif
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
ArLhnr 81 Fraeae.
Rector sd. nc Chnroh

ANAhAbA 49, frAtNN ~ h1ftNtf Nttt
The members Of the Ministerial al.
lance have been asked TO express
an opinion on the outcome Of The eee-
tion held last Saturday to defermine
the opening or closing Of the moving
pltcure shows on Sunday 70 this
request the members Of the alliance
are pleased to state that they are
highly graufied over the outcome Of
the election and tako this occasion
70 express their deep appreciation Of
the fairness and generous spirit man.
ifested throughout the whole eicc
tion By Mr.. Ben Johnson, the eiee.
tion judges, and others identified
with the moving picture shows and
that the words OF Mr Johnson print
ed 10 the Chickasha Daily Express
Of Nov. 18th. lully expressed the sen.
timent Of the alliance and arc quoted
as follows; u wish TO thank the
people Of Chickaaha very much for
expressing by their vote their wish
es with reference to the opening or
closing Of the picture shows on sun
day. I hope that after this almost
unanimous opinion, that every one
viii feel kindly over the situation
and that an OF as WIN look at the dc.
eision for the best in order that we
may have an understanding for
bigger and better Chickasha7
Further the alliance. because Of
the recent railing forbidding soldiers
to 70 more than ten miles from their
cantonments without special permit
deems it unnecessary to make ar
rangements for entertaining the sol
diers other than that which the
churches and homes OF their people
can and viii gladly afford
The alliance believing in bigger
and better7 Chickasha, stands ever
ready 10 do its part in promoting the
happiness and holiness Of the people
Cordially
The Ministerial Alliance,
VIM Denham. Committee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Presbyterian Guild.
The ladiea Of the Presbyterian
Guild met in their new rooms at 620
South Seventh street. last Tuesday
afternoon and tackled comforts. They
wiz meet there again on Tuesday af-
tenoon Of next. week and urge every
member to be present
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

A new shipment Of gray yarn is
at headquarters for distributor.
There is enough to supply all knit
tiers for the present and those who
can knit socks are requested to do
10 as they are especially needed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

TIE school children q san Fran
cisco. ia accordance with definite
plan. were generously contributing
five cents apiece each month 10 the
Red Gross The little tots seemed
not only willing but eager to make
this sacrifice for 50 good a cause
But the children 81 the Protestant
Orphan Home in the city were un-
happy Now the orphans in this
home receive a monthis allowance Of
.only ten cents. Naturally Il was felt
that it would hardlys Dc fair TO ask
these tots to give up five cents
half their iucome-to the Red Cross.
However the children did not like
such a stand and one Of their mum.
Der acting as spokesman. approach
led the matron and told her that the
orphans felt they had been sighted
and that their feelings were hurt at
being left out OF the general scheme.
ard, consequently, they had deputed
him to approach the matron and ask
her If they might not give five cents
p month TO the Red Cross as well
as the other children Anyway here
was the first months contribution
and he poured a stream Of nickles
upon her desk.-Red Cross aIaga-
zine
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
Social In K. c. Hail.

Social N 3. 9. HaII.
A social f0r the benefit Of tho Cath
oiic church was given by ue ladies
of the Altar society last Tuesday eve
ming IN the Knights OF Columbus hall
There was very good attendance
and games and music we're enjoyed
until a late hour Dainey refresh.
ments were served
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
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Red Cross Headquarters at Carnegie
Lihrary-PhOne l452

Phone all news Tor the Red Cross
eolamu to 745.
alrs James Brooks is now mem
bar Of the Red Cross
The Baptist Aid society was rep
esented at headquarters Thursday
afternoon.
Seven bed shirts have been com
pleted ana returned to headquarters
since Tuesday
The Rush Springs auxiliary sent
twelve pairs OF finished paiamas in
to headquarters this week
A box containing eight and half
dozen knitted articles was shipped to
division headquarters last week.
Several garments were completed
by the sorosis aides who cut and
sewed at headquarters Wednesday
afternoon.
pair OF gray socks made by DR..
Smith and a sleeveless Jacket BY Mrs
viii Melton are among the knitted
arti.,s~ returned this week.
4 box OF knitted articles made by
members or the Gilbert school house
were returned to headquar-
ters the first OF the week.
Sixteen members Of the o. p. q.
sewed at the Red Cross rooms Tues
day Several Of them knitted and
others worked on the hospital shirts
A comfort kit has been sent by the
chapter to win Underwood Of Rush
Springs, one of the select men from
Grady county who failed to receive
one
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
THE

Coed Meeting Of Y. o. c.
The United Daughters of Che Con
.fedoracy held an enthusiastic meeting
Monday afternoon at the h0ms cl
Mrs. Lizzie Gotham. with sixteen mem-
bers present. a good business SEES
sion vas followed By an interesting
program and social hour concluded
me afternoon. The ladies knitting
while the hostess served dainty re-
lrcshments
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Mrs. j. b Jennings, mother of mrs.
Frank Chandler, has Iieished a rlir
Of wristlets Mrs Jennings expects
to devote most Of her time to Red
Cross knitting during the coming win
ter.