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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
Two Million Workers Strive Today to
Reach Five Billion Mark With Banks
and Small Investors to Hear From
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Oct. 27-rhe cyclone
finish for the Liberty loan campaign
is surprising all previous records and
promises to exceed a billion dollars
today. The leaders are confident that
that the five billion dollar mark will
be reached by midnight.
Official totals will not be announc-
ed until November 1, treasury Off
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
FOOD CAMPAIGN ALMOST
AS IMPORTANT AS LIBERTY
BOND MOVEMENT FOR FLAG
First Gnn in Fight Grady LOuny Fired Today Red Cross will Be Active
Cooperation With Food Campaign and Great Results Expected From
Combined Efforts in Grady County

Chickasha district, will preach at
night service beginning promptly at
1880 Both preachers will leave for
the west Oklahoma conference on
Tuesday, which convenes at Clinton,
Oklahoma on Wednesday, October 81.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
Brotherhoods VIII Ask
Big Wage Increases

mands for a twenty-five per cent wage
increase to be made at a meeting
held here Nov. /. Switchmen will de-
mand minimum wage Of SIS per day.
Seven thousand men are affected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
RoY RuReLAR,s TRLAL

The case of Howard Smith, the boy
burglar, is set for trial in the juve-
nile court for next Tuesday. Larceny
from the home of Thomas H. Dwyer
IS the charge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
GERMAN TROOPS SEEK TO REACH ITALIAN Plains
Billion Dollars Still Needed
to Make Kaiser Bill Faint
cials say. They expect the total will
include ten million subscribers
Passes Four Billions.
by United Press.

by United Press.
Washington, Oct. 27-One billion
dollars today is needed to attain the
five billion mark in the second Liber-
ty loan issue. Two million workers
are busy throughout the country. Hun
dreds Of soldiers have been excused
from their duties to help the cam
paign.
Leaders are confident that the four
billion mark is passed The banks
and small individual purchases are
expected to swell the total today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
NEUTRALS WILLING
TO SELL SUGAR If
HOOVER SAYS SO
By United Press.

By United Press
New York, Oct. Thirty-five mil
lion pounds Of refined sugar is stored
here waiting shipment to neutral
countries, according to officials The
neutrals are willing to sell the sugar
if the food administration admits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
ALLEGED COTTON THEFT

The preliminary hearing in the case
of Abe Johnson, charged with stealing
cotton southwest of Rush Springs, will
be held next Monday in Judge Bun
nell's court
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
py United presr.

By United Press.
Chicago, his, Oct. 27-The eastern,
southern and western associations Of
railway trainmen and conductors
brotherhoods today formulated de-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
viii Furnish Patrols.

BY United Press
Sio de Janeiro, Oct. Brazi's
declaration Of war against the Teu-
tons is expected to bring the active
cooperation Of the allies to fight
against autocracy the Brazilian navy
which is needed for patrol duty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27

II. N X. Smith, Hoovers special
representative and coming direct from
Washington with an important mes
sage, opened the food conservation
campaign iii Chickasha and Grady
county this afternoon with an address
at the Methodist church.
This campaign is regarded by Wash
ington to be almost if not quite as
important as the Liberty bond cam
paign or the dispatching of men to
France. The local county chairman,
manager and food board of Grady
county will exert every effort to
spread the propaganda broadcast. Mrs
T E. Riddle, chairman of the Grady
county chapter of the Red Cross, an
nounced that that organization would
work in hearty accord with the move
ment and big results are exepcted for
the country and for the success of the
national arms.
Sermon at Methodist.
The pastor Of the Epworth Method
ist church, the Rev. Lawrence L. Co
hen. Jr.. will preach a special sermon
Sunday morning at II a. IN. by order
of the president Of the United States
on the Conservation of Food The
government has asked all the church
es in America to observe the day,
and start weeks campaign for
'AIeatless" and "Wheatless" days
throughout America. From every pull
pit and every platform throughout the
nation this is to be made the rider
and program for the good Of the ma.
ton and our allies Everybody is cor
daily invited to attend The Rev. r.
!. Ownbey, presiding elder OF the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27

tide Of battle depends on just such
things.
Previously reported --------z--$45.75
Mayor Coffman, Chickasha 49, so
Mrs. Harry Hammerly, Chix--- .25
Harry Hammerly, Chickasha-- .25
J. B. Burton, Chickasha ------- .25
w A. Langston, Chickasha ---- .25
"Just Give that to the Boys" - 80
W. M. Ferguson, 11O1 S. 5th--- .25
"Bily, the Ice Man" Chickasba so
Lawrence Murphy, Chickasha--- so
IB. J. Loveioy, Chickasha ------ .25
E w. Hovis, Rt 2, Chickasha--- .25
W. S. Whitson, Rt 8, Chix----- .25
y. C. Barnes, Kansas City, Mo. so
Boon Bailey, Chickasha -------- 80
J, H. Snyder, Chickasha ------ 80
n r Bird. Chickasha ----- .25
W O. Pitchford, chickasha ---- 20
W T. Palmer. chickasha ------ .25
Ed sheegog. Chickasha -------- 100
w D, Henderson, Chickasha --- 80
G r Gowdy, Chickasha ------ 80
Harry Ludlow, Chickasha ------ 100
lF. T. benson. Chickasha ------- -25
Mrs Alice benson. Chickasha--- .25
Baby Alfred benson, Chix ----- -25
~ f. Miller. Chickasha ------- .25
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
Finn Evacuation.

By United Press.
Petrograd, Oct. 27-Preparations
for the evacuation of Helsirgfors,
Finland. are reported to be under way
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
RIte Into German Llnes.

BY United Press.
London, Oct. 27-General Haigs
men hammered further into the Ger
man lines today, it is officially report
ed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27

rily and ii is probable that the final
total Will be several thousand In ok.
cess Of the Figures given here. The
last two or three days have been the
banner days Of the campaign, as II
was not until that time that the full
pressure Of the committees had arous.
ed the enthusiasm Of the people to
the proper pitch. And again. It was
necessary to educate some Of the peo-
pie as TO the why and what Of the
Liberty bond as the committee work
progressed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
HOnOrs Of Firing First Shell al Huns Be-
long 10 Red Headed Artillery
Captain aud Gun Crew
GERMANS SMASH
ACROSS BOUNDARY
Claim to Have Taken 5000 Prisoners
10 Drive on CadOrna's Forces and
Increase Forces on CarSO Front
BY United Press.

ny ChitCu ANaos
American headquarters in France
Oct. 27.-American troops are in the
front line trenches and American ar
tillery is backing them up Several
battalions Of the first contingent and
an aggregation Of veteran French
battalions have been sent to quiet
sector in the French trenches, it Is
officially announced. The men adapt
ed themselves to trench conditions in
d most satisfying manner
A red headed artillery captain with
a gun crew share the fame Of firing
the first shell which was sent by an
American battery against the Ger
mans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27

~ hsiu On CuHn'lN'
BY United Press
Paris, Oct 27.-Thirty civilians
were killed in German air raids on
Dunkirk, it is officially announced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
The FIaures.

The figures given out by the yari-
GUS banks over the county up to noon
today, were ais follows:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
5000 Prisoners.

BY United Press
Berlin, Oct 27-Six thousand pris-
oners were captured in the German
drive against General Cadorna's ar.
my. the war Office claims.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
U. S. BOYSBACKED BY THEIR
OWN ARTILLERY ASSAULT.
FOE FROM FIRST TRENCHES.

line the official statement admits.
The Teutons are attempting to reach
an opening to the Italian plains.
Germany today increased her Of
fensiye strength on the Carso front.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
Huns Invade Italy

BY United Press.
Rome. Oct. 27.-German troops have
crossed the AustroItalian boundary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27
1T MAY NOT BE YOUR BOY BUT ONE WHO
is FIGHTING FOR YOU WHO NEEDS THAT
SMOKE WHICH YOU CAN SUPPLY HIM

de Of battle depends on just such
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
u. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-27

You will find all the
local news every day
inthe Daily Express.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-08

helpful factor supplying the food shortage increasing
by year. provide homes and employment for people,
The Benson signal., 1917-12-08

Now the time for grand concerted effort by all the people of the S.
Valley and surrounding country to induce the government
to begin work upon this much needed improvement.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-08

This primarily question of money-akng, but to bring
fertile soil into cultivation and increase the supply
of food products constantly growing
less in proportion to
population
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
Chinese peanuts are usually hand

Chinese peanuts are usually hand
sorted by women after being sifted.
Nearly $1,OOOOOO has been given by
Herman Auerbach of Breslau, Ger
many, for the permanent endowment
of the Auerbach Orphans Home and
for building wOrkingmen's homes.
Australian manufacturers are plan
ming to produce steel and tin plate
and galvanized iron for local consump-
ton, as there Is shortage of these
supplies in the country and prevailing
high freight rates prohibit the impOr-
tatiOn OF almost all lines of goods,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
4 OuchIA MRlNc

ne seemed
nt never IN MS IRE had he listened to well educated bird To which
rapidly replied
you
ask and I'm always willing o q a
Mr. Gnty told
as made no effort to sell the bird but
appeared
~ ny had raised the price until $50 the SELL
babe the bird goob
the parting him great pain He had reached when
looking after him caed Remember
sell I'll
Don't mind
crouch" After which the vanished
a
parrot Then dropped and made suggestion which Mr.
tiinty scurrying to the police station, in hand
o the o re
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

who passed up the herd in the days OF
its hirsute glory have been docking
about the corral as the buffalOes be-
come homeller than ever.
"rhcy even pet the big brutes,"
said one puzzled attendant. He walked
over to the pen, determined to get the
secret of the feminine change of heart.
He learned the women We're not
fOndling the buffalOs, but trying to help
nature along by pulling out their fur.
The big beasts seemed to appreciate
~ no thnu ctnnI rnjatIv bx, tho hn,,,,,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
IN A PARAGRAPH

Motorcycles and bicycles are becOm-
Ing popular throughout Siam.
The sO-called Arabian numerals, the
characters 0, l, 2, 3, 4, D, 9, Z, 8, o,
were borrowed by the Arabs along
with the decimal system of notation
from the IIindoOs.
Astareth was the principal female
divinity of the Phoeniceans. BY some
ancient writer's she was identified with
the moon; by others with the goddess
Venus or the planet Of that name.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

fled that In two years she had vain1y
paid Hertzog $S3 to recover some sill
yer spoons and sewing machine that
had been stolen. It turns out that
Hertzog visited Allentown every week
for consultations" with his custom
ers. Mrs. Brong said she could "feel"
when he arrived in town, and then she
was lmpelled to visit him and give him
money.
On one occasion, she said, Hertzog
declared the thief would assume the
form Of n snake md como wripplinU
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

how pears canned The crowd gathered thick about him.
"IIasnt he big arms?" whispered
Il
GLOW thickP' inquring
the be added.
Of
snow sterize the jars" TIubel OF
apesY n
blackberry jelL" said another.
DO 1 n
low do make snuer
to
vniO
nds pears"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

through which the reached everybody
The attendants glad because the buTaoes their fur pill
In the
pulls of
of tickles
getting 10 of
S
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

one parrot, out Wnen ne left the stu
ton house his conduct Indicated that
the parrot may not be long for this
world.
Mr.. Ginty, who owns q saloon at
331 West One Hundred and Thirty
seventh street, explained that early
one morning. before he shut off all
faucets and counted the proceeds,
wretch entered his place of business
with parrot. The parrot was good
appearing, as the police could see, and,
when he appeared Mt Mr.. Ginty's damn
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
"CIents" Of Fortune Teller Somewhat Peevish

LENTOwS PAer hearing before Alderman Gothnrdt here
"a held
fortune telling The accusation brought Mrs Mary Bong who @
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
Women PiIfer Zoo BuHaIos' Fur for Cushions

GAN hides Of the bualos Golden Gate park
hair
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

then
he An
n full
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
New York Cafe Owner Has Moving Tale Of Woe

NEW YORK-Mchae Gny made It the
station
the bird At o'clock
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06
EAGLETS.

John c. Paul, the we'll known man.
ufacturer of Burnishine, has made
his business household word In Chi.
cago for reliability.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

That is, he was. He canned peaches
and he canned pears, he canned to-
mntOcs and he canned pOtatOes-and
now he's canned himself.
Every morning Hubell has given n
demonstration on canning. Besides the
some odd fifty nifty maids In the
kitchen, there are some odd but not so
They stand just outside the Kitchen
looking in.
The other day Hubell. In his most
hncnmtuU hth ouI amman ,voc chov,,on
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

John 2. voge1sang has done much
to make the restaurant the attractive
feature Of Chicago life that 1t is
today.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

William Buddy Ryan, former well
terweight champion boxer of the
world, and one of the greatest men
of his weight, hailing from the North
Side, is being much talked of for al
derman of the 21st ward He numbers
his friends by the thousands and
would prove to be strong candidate
IL he decides to make the race.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

Alfred B. Horder, the we'll known
stationer, is a veteran Of the Spanish.
American war and one Of the veter.
ans of Chicago's crack First Regi.
ment. He is popular in the business
world.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-06

Addison street. one OF the widest
and longest east and west streets on
the north and west sides. should be
made q boulevard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
LOAN DRIVE WILL
END SATURDAY
But Two More Days Lett in
Which to Buy u. S.
Liberty Bonds.

Few cities in the state. or the
country. as a matter OF fact. have
done more than Aushawaka to sup
port the Liberty Loan drive Al
ready she has nearly reached her
allotment Of 10 percent OF the three
billion loan. and indications are that
she will have greatly oversubscribed
the original share when the cam
paign closes next Saturday night.
The sale Of bonds took a ire
mendOus jump Wednesday when
nearly 100000 worth were sub
scribed between 10 O'Clock and noon.
At the present time the amount is
above 100000. with a constant in
crease. on Wednesday evening a
substantial sum was taken in, which
led bank officials 20 believe that the
project of keeping the institutions
open for one hour the remaining
three evenings Of the week viii be
n successful one.
Reports from the Mishawaka
Wooden Manufacturing Co. show "a
remarkable response from its en-
ployes. There are now l.13O per-
sons from the plant who possess
bonds TO the total amount OF S76.-
100. These are the second Liberty
bonds alone. The campaign is not
yet over. and il is expected that the
sum viii come very close TO $780,
900 when IL closes. These subscrip-
tions do not include the company's
subscriptions, nor those of its Off
GERS. As manifestation of the
loyalty Of the employees. the sub
scription Is extraordinary and de-
serves much commentator
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
FEDERAL OFFICIALS WILL
PROSECUTE FOOD PIRATES

International News Service.
CHICAGO. oct. 25.-While Food
Administrator Harry A. Wheeler was
preparing today to add other food
stuffs to the list Of those on which
prices have been fixed, government
agents were laying plans 70 back
Wheeler In his price-fxing campaign
by prosecuting under the excess
profits law those dealers who refuse
to accept as authoritative the prices
established
Wheeler today sent out word to
retailers that the excess profits law
is in full force. and United States
District Atty. Clyne announced he
would go the limit in enforcing the
law.
Retail merchants who declare they
cannot purchase commodities at the
government price have been asked TO
lay the facts before Administrator
Wheeler. who has promised action
against the wholesalers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
RAIN AND WIND FAIL TO
DAMPEN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 25.-De-
spite a severe wind and rain storm,
which caused postponernent OF the
Liberty day parade in which The
Liberty bell was 70 have been a fea-
ture. workers OF the second Liberty
loan rolled up total sales Wednes-
day Of $4,000 900 and brought the
Philadelphia federal reserve district
within 100000 Of its minimum
quota OF $3.50, 900, 600. The Liberty
loan committee in estimating total
sales 20 date at s241.OOO.OOO. con-
hdently expected that not only
would the minimum allotment be
attained but with three days re-
naming before the close Of the
campaign the maximum OF S415.-
600 GOO would De nearly II not fully
reached.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
MISHAWAKA NEWS
PRESBYTERIAN BELLS
TO RING ON SUNDAY

There are a number Of Misha-
waka residents who do not know
that there is such a thing as a bell
az the Presbyterian church. due 70
the fact that they have never heard
IT,
When the congregation moved in
90 the new church In the winter Of
1910 they moved the bell from the
old church with them. but concluded
that Il would be rung only on unus-
ual occasions. Since that time II
has been rung only twice.
Next Sunday the bell viii ring in
the morning and afternoon. the rea-
son being the dedication Of the new
pipe organ in the morning and the
recital in the afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
CHICAGO SUBSCRIBES
OVER $4,000. 600

CHICAGO, oct. 25.-As a result
of the patriotic observance Of Lib
erty loan day here the addition TO
the second Liberty loan issue net
ted approximately $40.00O,00O This
raised the grand total considerably
over the minimum quota Of $10S,-
100000 and gave il an encouraging
start toward the maximum allOt-
ment Of $50, 100000.
Exclusive OF the results obtained
by the Flying squadron" of bond
statesmen these large subscriptions
were reported during the day; Santa
Fe railroad company, $1,000, 600; In
ternational Harvester Co, S4,325,-
600; Illinois Steel Co, $1.5O0,000;
Chicago board of trade. S1,314,65O,
and National City Company and
Central Trust Co, $1,000, 0oO each.
The Flying squadron" reported the
heaviest day during the campaign.
At the beginning Of their drive yes
terday they had a total OF $34,19S,-
$50, according TO official figures. At
the close Of business today, il was
reported unoficially that this figure
had been increased TO approximate
ly s5O,OOO.OOO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
ANDERSON WOMEN At
MEATLESS SUPPER

ANDERSON. Ind. oct. 25.-At a
meatless supper for two hundred
Liberty bond canvassers Wednes-
day night. the Anderson WOman's
Liberty loan committee startled the
men, who estimated at the begin
ming the women would do we'll if
they sold sac 0O3, by reporting sales
of S21S. 900 worth OF bonds to date
and that they would try for S225,-
OOO
z. c. Toner, chairman of the
Madison county Liberty loan COM
mittee, reported total sales OF ST.
zoo. 600 and that Madison county
will undertake $4,000 600 by Satur-
day night. Madison county's maxi
mum quota is $500 900 Will
Wade and George c. Forrey, In
dianapolis bankers, were among the
speakers tonight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-25
SUGAR SHORTAGE
PROVES LESSON
Brings Home to Americans
the Utmost Necessity For
Food Conservation.
international News Service

international News Service;
WASHINGTON. oct 25.-Amer-
ica's sugar shortage is proving to
be "A great lesson 10 the American
people, officials Of the food admin
istration said today. They declared
thai for the first time since the war
began householders are awake TO
the real necessity for conservation
OF food
America need fear no general
food shortage if hcuseholders will
conserve, it was stated. Prices.
however. i'm many commodities will
not drop. When the meat industry
goes under the food administration
license on Nov. /. little relief is ex-
pected from the high prices of meat.
1t is declared that the effect OF the
license will be merely 10 stabilize
prices and prevent speculation.
Pork May be Cheaper.
Pork IS the one meat product
which may he cheaper. When the
great corn crop begins 20 reach the
market il is expected that pork
prices will decrease in a small de-
gree
Food administration officials ad-
nit they are in a position where
they dare not regulate meat prices
10y fixing profits. They point out
that there is great need for the con-
servatOn Of breeding stock and that
if there was an indication Of gov
ernmental lowering of prices much
breeding stock would be immedi-
ately thrown upon the market.