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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
WONDERFUL WAR RECORD

The big thing that is the business
Of every American of today is the
winning of the war for democracy.
For twenty months nearly, faced with
the %stupendous task Of raising and
equipping an army, transporting it
overseas. feeding it and putting it in
shape for the great drives which are
now being made and through the Hin
denburg line. President Wilson, his
cabinet and his war boards have ac-
complished a task which is the admin
istrative marvel of the worlds history,
Cavilling and carping by political
critics, seeking to make capital out
of minor deficiencies, has not been
able TO obscure the fact that practical
~ 1900, 900 men are in France and
that we are six months ahead Of our
schedule.
1t is not partisanship but patriotism
to say that every loyal, 100 per cen,
true blue American regards this won.
derful achievement as a matter Of in
dividual pride and that he is too honest
to permit partisan mustard gas to
cloud the fact in his eyes that Presi'
dent Wilson is more largely response
BILE in the broad sense for this accom-
plishment than any other man.
1t is going to be the business of the
American people to decide very soor
whether they propose to go the full
length and endorse that record by Civ
ing the president a congress in hearty
sympathy with him or whether they
propose to give him merely lip service
by sending to Washington men who
will seek every partisan opening &c
harass him while, at the same time
endeavoring to make a war record
by their formal votes.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
DELPHIANS CELEBRATE

The Delphian Society celebrated its
first anniversary Friday afternoon,
Sept. 9Th from 4 to 6:30, at the home
Of Mrs. j. II. Jennings on South LIST
street.
After work for the ensuing year
was discussed it was voted to meet
the lst and Bird Fridays of each month
in the rooms at the court house that
were formerly used as a club room by
this society.
The outline on Greek history for
the next meeting vas read and assign
ed with Mrs. o. NJ. Brown appointed
as leader.
Most of the members were present
and enjoyed n delicious luncheon serv.
ed by the hostess assisted by Mrs. +
+. Clark.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12

intended for permission to carry them
through.
IL is interesting to compare this
latest German withdrawal with their
retreat over the same ground eighteen
months ago. On August u last, the
Germans were approximately on the
line from which they began their
retreat in February. 1917. That re-
treat to the section Of. the main Hin
denburg line between Cambria and
st. Quentin was not completed until
May 10, so that in 1917. it took us
about IL weeks to fo.ce the German,
back ove the same ground rs VIC
have just driven them across IA
three, and to complete their retreat
eighteen months x "" had to fight
the great battle of ArraS. During
these II weeks of 1917 W. captured
$4,000 prisoners, 2GO guns, 225 trench
mortars and $50 machine guns. The
battle of Arrus had, up 20 August 3
Of this year, been our most success
full effort in the war, end w were
quite rightly very proud and pleased
with these captures. The French and
Americans have not yet published
their captures during September, but
our own in the four weeks since
August 8, now amount to about
1900 prisoners, nearly 500 guns.
5000 machine guns and about 1000
trench mortars, and these results
have been obtained at a cost which
is enormously less than we had to
pay in the spring of 1917.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
1900 PRISONERS, 800 GUNS,
5000 MACHINE GUNS AND
1000 MORTARS CAPTURED

London, Sept. 9.-lt is probable
that Ludendorff's claim that by Sun
day he had not his main bodies be-
hind the Hindenberg line is correct.
Northwest of st. Quentin, at YER
mand, W. are now more than four
miles from this line, and from Yer
mand northwards the strip Of ter
ritory between u advanced troops
and the main German position grad
ually narrows down till Moeuvre is
reached where we are in direct con
tact with it south Of st. Quentin as
far as La Fere. The French are
steadily pushing in the last German
rear guards and between La Fere and
the Aisne they are in touch with the
main line.
Progress has been rather slower in
the last AZ hours, because our troops
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE

Tucumcari, n. NJ, August 80, 1918
Designation Of Lands Under the Stock
Raising Act.
We have had many inquiries rela-
tive to the designation, under the
Stock Raising Act, of lands in the Tu-
cumcari District.
The last designation we have receiv-
ed is New Mexico No. 8, effective
June 10, 1918.
No Notice Has Been Sent to Us Of
the Designation of all lands in this
1t appears that the Field Work
necessary for further classification in
the state has been completed. How.
ever, this work must be passed upon
by the proper authorities and official
notice sent to US before definite in
formation car be given to interested
applicants.
r. p. DONOHOO,
Register,
FELIPE SANCHEZ y BACA,
Receiver.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
WAR SAVINGS SOCIETIES DO
GOOD WORK IN DUKE CITY

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Sept. Six
hundred members of the Albuquerque
Lodge of Elks have Joined one big
War Savings society, each member
pledging himself to save regularly for
the purchase of Thrift and War
Stamps. II Is one of n dozen similar
societies which have been formed here
during hte past week, largely as u re-
suit of the visit of c. j. Wolf, state
organizer Of War Saving societies.
In "A recent War Savings Sunday,
societies were organized in every
church and every Sunday school in the
city.
The local postmaster and local sales
agencies report a heavy increase in
sales Of War Savings Stamps which
they attribute almost entirely to the
activities Of the War Savings societies.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12

/. McLaren, Quay.
Howard Kohn, Montoya.
S. T. chart, Hudson.
A. b. Simpson, Tucumcari.
W. T. Curry, Tucumcari.
w. j. Caps, Tucumcari.
II. w. Moore, San Jon.
VIM. Elkins, Endee.
s. Z. Parker, Montoya.
Earl Lumpee, Norton.
d. j. Finegan, Tucumcari.
J. F. Ward, Tucumcari.
J. II. Walker, Tucumcari.
o. W. Warner, Tucumcari.
J. l.. House, House.
o. NJ. Coggins, Glenrio.
j. P. Nelson, Quay.
J. W. Mcdaniel, Tucumcari, Star X.
Geo. w. Wells, Tucumcari.
Ed. Leach, Cameron.
j. NJ. Scarborough, Charlotte.
W. j. Benner, Obar.
Otis Afford, Tucumcari.
Jas. Jordan, Jordan.
NJ. B. Mcdonald, Plain.
Rube Vance, McAlister.
J. NJ. Wise, Quay.
W. T. Head, House.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
CENTER ST. METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday, Sept. Is
lay school ut 9:45 u. m.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching service ut IL a. m.
Subject of the sermon, 1.-THE Devil
Enemy of God and Destroyer of Man"
Junior Epworth League 3 p. m.
Senior Epworth League 7:l5 p. m.
Preaching service 8 p. m, Lost
Man and the Seeking Saviour will be
the subject of the sermon.
The Fourth Quarterly meeting will
be held here Sept. Il and %. Annual
conference will be held at Roswell be-
ginning on October End. Bishop Jas.
Cannon, Jr., of Va, will hold the con
ference.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH
Snni IL lQlR

God has told US to pray, and proba-
bly, W. do not pray as we should. The
subject at the Baptist church Sunday
at IL a. M, will be "Unoffered and I'M
answered Prayer" At 8 p. m, 1.-THE
Return" BE with us in Sunday school
at 9:45 a. m. G.. +. Ellis, Pastor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
Prepare for Changeable Weather

II. b. Miller, X. +. D.. 10, Wooster,
o., writes: by the changing of beds
and the weather, ! took a very bad
cold and sore throat. Four doses Of
Foley's Honey and Tar put me right
in u days time" 1t pays to get the
genuine Foley's and avoid substitutes
and counterfeits. Contains no opiates.
For sale by Sands Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
THE NEWS

L. A. carp, Curry.
Guy Elliott, Tucumcari.
A. W. Curtis, Kirk.
w. c. Lee, McAlister.
J.. b. Yeakley, McAlister.
Lewis Parker, Lucille.
T. w. Thomas, Glenrio.
j. II. WEIGH. Forrest.
u. W.Cowan, st. Vrain.
A. May, Nara Visa.
Asa Horn, Glenrio.
j. A. House, House.
Jess Crecelius, Cameron.
V. C. Mars, San Jon.
Jack Brocharo, Puerto.
Jno. Coleman, Tucumcari.
j. w. Atkins, San Jon.
Chas. o. Wins, Hudson.
w. f. Bourland. Logan.
+. Dennis. Norton.
j. ID. Richardson. San Jon.
Sim Mcfarland, Logan.
o. o. Gragg, Nara Visa.
Jessie T. White, San Jon.
j. b. Howe, Rama.
f. +. West, West.
T. p. Bates, Charlotte.
Harry Whiteside, Quay.
Fred Surguy, Tucumcari.
G. r. Wood, Logan.
T. NJ. Bracken, Montoya.
W. A. Philips. Nara Visa.
A. r. Moses, Glenrio.
d. c. Green, San Jon.
II. d. Whitaker, Nara Visa.
W. II. Cain, Ina.
II. A. Collins, Ina.
J. A. Robinson, McAlister.
j. A. Conway. Grady.
Tom Horne, Bard.
j. j. Avent, Field.
+. W. Nations, Ina.
+. W. Starkey, San Jon.
j. E. Keys, San Jon.
j. 7. Kelly, Lockney.
p. G. Williams, San Jon.
A. w. Yates, Plain.
X. l.. Gray. Nara Visa.
James b. Gates, Bard.
o. S. Greaser, Obar.
G. W. White, Rama.
I. c. Mclntye. Nara Visa.
A. d. Jewell, Puerto.
o. T. Clay, Logan.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
Cut this Quit Is Worth Money

Don't Miss This. Cut out this ship,
enclose with &c to Foley & Co., 1886
Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs, cold and Group,
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets. For sale by Sands Dorsey
Drug Company.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12

Only a few more days until the wet
goods will be a thing of the past in
Tucumcari and New Mexico. Other
cities and states have made good af-
ter going dry so there is no doubt
about Tucumcari being able to survive.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
c. +. HUNTER WILL LAUNCH
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE EARLY
Continued from Page One)

intelligence, yet | wish to impress up
on you. if need be, the dire security Of
your meeting me on the date. hour and
place set for this meeting. feel that
this proposition is a mutual one
worthy Of the utmost consideration
il is not a contribution but a loan to
the Government with interest in re-
turn. In the event that it is impos-
sible for you to work in this capacity,
you will please notify me by return
mail. Thanking you in advance for
any services rendered in this worthy
cause, ! am,
Respectfully,
c. E. HUNTER,
Quay County Chairman Of
the Fourth Liberty Loan.
County Committee
T. L. Garden, San Jon
W. T. Batson, Endee
J.. NJ. Hodges, Puerto
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-09-12
Coughing Tires the Old
FOLEYS HONEY@TAR

II relieves those chronic coughs. usually
bronchial in character, and puts q
soothing healing coating on a dry and
tickling throat. Il raises phleem easily.
Georse Perry Randall, Dayton. Nevada. In
bis sIth year wiIes-'1 take Foley's Honey
aud Tar Tor coughing and ticklins Ia the throat.
some,imes the spell Of coughing would last
IRON I'VE 70 ten minutes. am very slad to tell
all that. aud also the iickllnl."
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31
ALASKA SCHOOL CHILDREN
 ID SUBSCRIBE ID PLEDGE

CD will be loyal in word and deed to the government of the United States of America and to the territory of Alaska.
 (2) I will help my parents or those with whom I live, to save wheat, meat, fats and sugar.
 (3) I will not waste food or any thing else which is uuefsl to my country.
 (4) l will help to save sugar by eat ing not more than one-half as much candy as I have been eating.
 (5) I will be careful of my shoes and clothing in order that they may be worn for as long a time as possi- ble.
 (6) l will perform my school tasks in such way that l may be of real use to this my country, and to the world.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

will "carry the message" to their charges.
 In the Bulletin also are two mes. sages from Federal Food Administra- tor Gunnison, one to the teachers and one to the pupils of Alaska schools.
 Commissioner Henderson recom- mends the adoption of the plan sug. gested by Grover c, Vim, president of the Juneau board of education, for keeping a service roll of honor posted in each school room to list and give credit to the children who are doing practical patriotic service in food-sav- ing, Red Cross or other lines of en. deaVOr.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31
MINISTER LEON TROTZKY
 EXPELLED BY SPANIARDS
(By Associated Presal

MADRID, Jan. 31.-The spapisb newspapers have just discovered that Leon Trotzky, the Russian Bolsheyiki leader, was under arrest in Spain for short time in 1916 He reached Spain from France in October of that year but the police, having learned that he was a dangerous anarchist" arrested him at Vigo, took him to Ma drid and lodged him at the Central prison from November 4 to 13, pending investigation. Subsequently, he was released but was requested to leave the country. He then embarked at Barcelona for the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

The above is the pledge which all Alaska school children will be asked to take and keep, according to direc- tions sent out in the Alaska School Bulletin" by Territorial Commissioner of Education l.. D. Henderson
 A Loyalty hour" will be observed weekly in the schools. and during this period the pupils will discuss what they are doing to fulfill the obliga- tions of the pledge, and the teachers
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Additional furnishings for the First Bank of Cordoya have been installed and that institution now presents a most attractive and cozy appearance. Mahogany furniture graces the rest room, while settees, waste baskets and an umbrella rack are to be found in the main room, while linoleum, of a pretty pattern, covers the floor.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

On Tuesday evening last MT, George Stewart and Miss Dorothy Hancock, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Han- cock, were united in marriage at the home of MT. Harry Hawes. The cere-
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Sure a scream-the two reel Fox comedy at the Empress sure made some hit last evening and you should not miss it tonight Also Hearst-Pathe News. and the swellest feature shown for some time, "One of Many" Also Cordova orchestra, of five pieces. To- night at sharp.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Hiram Malcolm has been appointed food administrator at Strelna and his Jurisdiction covers the territory be- tween Chitina and Mccarthy.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Three pool tables have been in stalled in the Alaskan hotel and decor. ators are at work beautifying the in- terior.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Eats and games at Eagle hall Friday evening at 7:30. If it's fun you want and an hour in which to forget your troubles come. Who?-children and adults The children of the Presby- terian Sunday school are giving it for your enjoyment
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

The Daily Times expects to have it's new folding machine in operation to- morrow, which folds, pastes and trims a four, eight, ten or twelve page paper
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Chas. F, Nystrom came down from Chitina today and will take the steam CT Alaska for the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Capt Ben Durkee and J. M Hoover of Katalla are in town. They mushed over to Mile 14 with a dog team and there boarded the train.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

The piledriver crew has finished it's work in the Chitina tunnel and re. turned to town this afternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Mrs. Funk, business woman of Nenana, has just arrived in the city on her way outside.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

Attorney c. NJ. Frazier has moved his office from the Ostrander building to room g, Alaskan hotel.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

CordOva boys Somewhere in France" appreciate any tobacco sent them by their friends at home. Get the idea.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

mony was performed by Rev. E. P. zeigier. rector of the Episcopal church.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31
1 LOCAL DOINGS AND PERSONAL
 MENTION
Mrs. Sophia Scott came down from Chitina on this afternoons train.

H. D. Foster, of Mccarthy, was an arrival in Cordova on today's train.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31
Down Town Delivery.

Down Town Delivery. Bulk e ton lots or over) per ton .................. Sl4.OO Bulk q ton lots) per ton ...... 14.50 Bulk C15ton lots) ............. TITS Sacked (ton lots) per ton ...... 1750 Sacked (12 Tom ............ 800 Sacked Qess than F tom per sack ,....................... 1.3O
 Hill Delivery.
 Add 50 cents a ton for each avenue east of Second Two ton lot rate does not apply.
 ALASKA TRANSFER CO
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31

MT and Mrs Sam Mckinney and son Beverley, of Chitina, are spending a few days in town.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31
NOTICE.

Commencing February 1st the price of coal will be as follows:
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-31
Hill Delivery.

ALASKA TRANSFER co.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-11
START CAMPAIGN FOR
NEGRO HOSPITAL FUND

Solicitation FOR funds for the
Booker " Washington hospital for
negroes viii bc begun today In good
earnest short time ago there was
a slight effort made 10 raise funds
for this hospital but very little sue
cess was mot with owing TO there be-
ing no one known To be responsible
for the money after Il was paid in
This time A. NJ WEIGH humane
agent. G.. H. Hubbard. mayor, and
A. J. Smitherman, editor of tho
Tulsa Star tho negro paper, will
have charge OF the funds All money
will he paid in direct by the solicitor
10 Mir. Hubbard az tho close OF each
day lts disbursement will be un-
der tho direct charge OF the authori-
ties Of hla hospital
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-11
KIWANlS CLUB HERO TABLET
PLAN UP TO CITY FATHERS

A proposition. presented By the
kiwanls club to have a memorial
tablet put up in the city hall was
presented TO the city commissioners
yesterday but no action was taken
az this meeting. The plan Is 10 have
a tablet erected In the new munici-
pal building bearing the names OF
Tulsa men who have given their lives
IN tho war u Is proposed first 20
have one made OF mahogany, to last
until the was II over, and then, when
all the names are available. 10 make
o-t OF bronze with all the names on
Il. 90 stand as lasting monument
10 Tulsa's fallen heroes The plan
met with the enthusiastic approval
Of the city officials.
At their meetlnR, the city commits
Ei0nors disposed Of very little other
than the regular routine business
such as the usual approval OF ac-
counts against the city. and such
minor matters as had TO have I'M
mediate attention.
Rev Eyler, with his Salvation
army choir, was granted permission
20 hold services at the detention
camp. corner OF First and Elgin,
sunday afternoon AZ 3 o'clock.
Permission was granted the Okla
houa national guard companies to
rope of Fifth street from Boston
10 Cincinnati three nights week
This Is TO give an opportunity for the
mon who expect 10 DO called In tho
new draft 10 drill and be ready for
camp duty when their call comes
owing 20 tho fact that yesterday
was city ana county employees day
~ the war Savings bank. 10 was
decided 10 postpone action on sew
eral matters untl thN morning.
when the session will resume busi-
ness at 10 o'clock.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-11
IT'LL PROSECUTE"
WATCH YOUR STEP
TIRE Marshal Issues Warning 10
Careless Folks Who Don't Clean
Up Trash; Causes Many Fires.

Fire Marshal II Z. Markwoil
states that from now on he IL 20.
ing to mako arreg.a in every instance
where he finds anyone careless OF
trnsh or whore he finds premises not
kept In condition chat would mako
fire hard TO start II all trash In
Tulsa is rot CLEANED up by Scptcm-
Der II, Mr.. Markwell says arrests will
he made and the fun eNtcnt of the
penalties prescribed by the fire pre-
Ncnuon ordinances imposed This
VIII apply TO tenants, rather than 10
landlords
with The Confederate Veterans re-
union coming on, II Is hoped TO have
Iuha prcaenable fur the old sol.
dler8 10 is not believed that good
enough is good enough and the
ilre marshal has pointed out that 10
- not only "A case of pride IN appear
ance, hut crying necessity for
Tulsa 20 be rid OF her trash piles
that are a menace
August Broke Fire Records.
Report by Fire Chief Alder is TO
The effect that this last August has
boon tho most disastrous month OF
the year lie says that the loss in
August will more than equal that OF
the seven months preceding, since
tho first Of the year.
One less than half the fires In Au-
gust, according 90 the report OF the
chief submitted yesterday 20 the Of
il.e Of the mayor wore iraceablc 90
dirty conditions allowed 20 oxist
around business and dwelling prem
iheu During the month OF August
the flro department answered a total
of 81 calls Two Of these we're false
alarms and two were calls put In by
people who had had what is called !
"A Smoke scare"
There were. during the month. 81 !
fires. Twenty eight OF them wRre
caused by trash Boo one form or an
other Thero were IS whore trash |
was on fire, four fires caused by
smouldcriug trash ana six grass
fires, besides three from Fpuutaneous /
combustion. These, In the opinion of .
tho chief and fire marshal constitute .
the greatest number OF causes Tor I
fire that occur IN Tulsa
or the balance OF the fires ot the |
month. tho causes are divided as fol- |
lows Defective flues, 2 gasoline eH- |
plosIon, 2: electric iron, ! , unknown, |
4; gas explosion. ? gas h~ater. 2 |
gas leak. 1. defective wiring. 1
sparks from train. I. unnecessary ! . /
cigarets sprinkler system, ! Re1- /
Read elevator, 4. from adjoining /
buildings, 6.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-11
NOTIFY POLICE IF LIGHTS
ARE NOT GIVING SERVICE

Since tho increase Of 10 per cent
In rates has been allowed the Public
Service company the city Is begin
ming 10 watch their expenditures for
"luico" Iit,le more closely. one Of
tho big items Of expense is the arc
lights and the lights belonging 10
tho "white way systcm
These Iights, according 60 city At
torney Bari Sueed. were contracted
for al the rate OF $50 a year Tor the
white way" lights and SJi a year
Tor tho street are lights. Attorney
Aneed makes INC request that any
one finding one OF these lights not
nurning when they should ho burn.
ing report the matter 90 the police
station and the notification will bo
handed over 90 tho right person.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-11

We want to read They will be quiet esske
talks giving the facts that have led conclusions
and believe will be sufficient in themselves you az
proud of Tulsa and its business institutions we are
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-11

series of Fact and Figure talks Tulsa
Your Adoponn which Indus
should be proud of and support Tulsa
who because of their investments in Real Estate
and possible Metropolitan Tulsa Of today