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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
MALSON is HELD FOR
FURTHER INVESTIGATION
Photograph II Sent to Other cities for
~ Iderttfsc atior-Conrnrsor Held
! for Juvenile Court.

: l. ]. Ma!son, who used tho name OF
Carlyle Blackwell in Richmond, and
whom. il is alleged tried 10 pass a
$500 check on !. r. Mosby & CO. Inc,
is being held r? the polls" pending IL
restigntion in other cities whore the
youth has vteitcl in the past thrcc
weeks. Operator Toler. ~ hcadquar
ters,, yesterday photographed tho ~.
.eEed check flasher and dispatched
phntos and description to . number Of
cities Malson says he is an actor L.!
profession.
tf-Herry Main. the nftcnN-"car.~id ,:n
NPhSm Malson employed a .,alct ig no.
3nf'" held by tie Juvenile Court rord-
ing the investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
BUDGET COMPLETED
VIII TIC Reported to Common Connect
NJ Meeting Monday
I'll

Having been completed IN. tbn r,,,,r
81 committee on Finance the lal>
budget ordinance will he presented ia
the common Council at its reeuIar
meeting Monday night. The papor is
now being printed. hui tts provisions
WI Mot nc n1adc nublic untn i, j.
'"'mai'S presented To thr Council 4
special meeting OF tho ,,,,r,, hr,,,,h
an probably be called late next ueet
to act upon the papcr
~ Is generally believed that several
changes in til" existing .ax rate viii,
" rfSomm"nd"d by tho Finance Com
mute" ~ Ni"w Of existing conditions
nc civ revenues this year will he
only slightly NOR. than in 1917 ,.,n,>
Its e%pcnscS will he subsia1,i.li,. -,
= oaSed The prices or all ma,n-i,ls
n"Nc increased greatly. ann If any Inn.
l'"N"h'"'tS are to be made. additional
revenues must be provided
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
BYRD EXPLAINS ABOUT
FUELLESS MONDAYS
ts--s~-s- .ss~-
Revised Bulletin Explains Who Arc
and Who Are NOT
=. - Exempt.
FOOD STORES CLOSE AT NOON
This Applies to Both Wholesale anu
Retail Food Stores, Even il Eu-
gagged in Selling Essential Food
--Stuffs.
STORES CLOSE AT NOON

bulletin containing added cXplana
tions and exemptions 10 tho former
regulations of tho Federal fuel admin
istration was yesterday completed by
state Fuel Administrator Harry Flood
byrd and matted TO the various local
fuel commissioners throughout the
State.
sgtSach a paper Mr.. By-d has t"und
NECESSARY in view ct the fact that a
great number OF Inquiries have tloodcd
his office during the past week relative
to..ceriain businesses operating on the
Monday ."holidayS,' /, is expected that
the comprehension OF these supplements
will AID materially IL settling doubtful
questions that have arisen respecting
their closing.
One OF tho most ;;nrortaut rulings
yras-that issued conjoin,l= By Mr.. FHrd
aud Calnnel L. u. White. State food
adm illustrator. which callco for tho
closing of food stores at noon on Mon
>days,-evcn. If engaged in selling essen
tial foodstuffs This Is understood 10
Apply to bcta wholesale and retail food
stores
LODGES NAV HOLD
...E- MEETINGS on MONDAYS
san important exception was made in
respect to lodges and other frateFnal
'orre figa lions accustomed TO holding
;tlietrl meetings on Mondays. for. accord
Ing to- the bulletin. ther "iil he per-
mittsd 20 continue - do SO.
rS4Inoluded. among Others. vas tho rNl-
Ing recently issued by Or. Garfield. AS
follows:
ANY public meeting Of a patriotic
nature may nc hold on Linco!n's birth
day. TUESDAY. February -. Applica-
>tion for such meeting should i'o pre-
scented to local fuel administrators. who
VIII grant permission uron evidence
that The meeting i OF tho character
f.
BYRD made An enlargement 20 tho effect
that~thesc meetings in Virginia would
fs6tNr br--cpnaned 10 the celebration OF
the. birthday % tho former Frcsidcnt.
but wculd include amy public meeting
it~sliown to be held tor patriotic pur-
poses.
In connection with these importa 1T
statements Mr.. Eyrd has also ask CT all
local commissions 20 forward TO him
REPORTS OF alleged vioiato-s III the spirit
oftthe Garfield order whose cases WIZ
hc-~ given a scTutinizi9e investigation
before definite steps toward puntShm"nt
will. be taken. That working employees
overtime nd using heat thereby in an
effort to catch up" for time lost on
Mondays IS clearly aIains; the desire
III the bulletin.
To-day Mr.. lSyrd ia expecting answer
from his wire to Washington As to the
punishmcnt TO he administered to trims
Or corporations attempting cvaSions,
and the lines along which the proceed
inEs will be directed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
"SMILEAGE" BOOKS WILL
BE GIVEN TO NURSES
Admission to Army Thcaterr to Bc Pro-
Sidcd Tor All branches of
Military Service.

lnfor1na tion obtained IN WashinSt ton
yesterday b. Alvin II. Smith. director
the campaign for the sale OF Smile
age books in Virginia, was 10 tho Of
feet that these valuable passports to
entertainments will hc issued to Fed
Cross nurses as we'll as TO mon in tho
army environments. Mr.. Smith secured
this Information pursuant to query
from member. OF the Equal suffrage
League here when he called at the Of
flee of the military entertainment coun-
Gil.
II wa also stated that provisions
would ie made whereby negro troops
would also have a.ccss to the use OF
the Smi,eaGe books ira cantonmeRtS and
nearby cities. The sale OF tho books ,S
meeting with great success throughout
,-jreinia. North and South Carolina. the
states over Which Mir. SMITH is direct
ing the campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
lunar mud Senior High schools VIII
RcnrGnniyc for New Term
Monday.

ra-tiA. reorganization OF the cic-
mcntarr public schools Of lictmond
vas accomplished yesterday. but tn"
severe weather rrrventcd tull On.
rollment. Announcements vas n'adt,
last night that thc enrolment ot ~ =.
pills would I've continued Monday and
Tuesday.
The organization 81 the junior and
senior high schools will be undertaken
Monday, and the work Is expected 80
nc completed that day So far. indira-
lions roint 20 = slightly larger enroll
mcnt than nj this time las: year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Attempted rl,mnnm Came.

y colored woman called the Springer
prus Company, Twenty-third and Ven
ao!e StreetS. by phone last night and
ordered tooth paste and ointment, add :
, ne that the boy should bring 81 in
.oAansc. The lad was met on the street.
but refused to produce tho change until
the colored woman let him have the
vote. The woman took the parcel from
ne boy and walked away. The matter
hts been reported 10 the police as an
/ tempted fiimtiam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
GARNETT REELECTED
Succred. Himself at IIcnd of Corpora
tion Northumberland
Is Seated.

Christopher y. Ciarnett was elected
chairman OF the state Corporation Corr
n ..ssion I, succeed himself yesterday,
tae chairman being chosen every year.
Al, INC rne7,i,"fS we're present Il. the
meeting. i.cIudiT- Alexander Forward
an. ucwrs' member who cast his Vote
for Mr.. Ci.rii.tt Mr. Forward sua :'"7-
ell Nj. Wtncnrld, whose term expire!
on February
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Enlis,ments Jestcrdoy.

: r. Long and I. NJ. RodEsrs, both
Of Charlotte. y. G.. yesterday voiur-
tered in the marine corps.
EnliStnfats in the navy yesterday
we're Manly Fortune, Disputanta. Va.
H. :. Mayes. OF Richmond: and l.. w
ruckett. Lvnchburg. Va. Each OF these
men signed as apprentice asanen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
May ,,ny Drainage Sy.ter..

City Engineer Boiling was request
81 Yesterday ~ the Administrative
noa-d tn Investigate and report wh"th-
or the sever system Of the Brockiand
iiou,~- Drainage Company vas ..uf
fc!-nt adequately 10 care for the ;"r-
ritory ~h,rh !, covers. and whether
II would be advisable for the city to
tax. over Lis system.
Tn" beard also desired To know
whore TIE system emptie;. and IL II
could be diverted 20 the shockoo Greek
sewer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
CHANDLER DECLINES
OFFER FROM NEWARK
VIII Continue as superintendent of
Richmond City School
System.
WRITES LETTER TO NEWARK
Fears Possible Litigation Over His
Election Might Disturb School
System and Divert His Attention
From Educational Work.

Cpon his return to Richmond yes
terda% Or. j. A. c. Chandler. Super
intendent of Public Schools. announced
that he would not accept the position
offered him by tho board OF education
OF Newark. y. j., and would remain at
the head OF Eichmonds cducaticua al
system. ur cha declared il was
difficult to reach his decision. because
OF the HattcrinG offer made him. but
that his heart was in mis- work in
this city aud that he haG determined
to remain here.
The offer made by tho Newark hoard
carried with IL a salary OF $4,000 an
nuallH. The CITY School Eoar,i, I'M
mcdiatel% after it heard IF this offer
requested pr. Chandler TO remain in
Rchmono. and voted to supplement his
Or Chair!lcr'S salary is now fixed at
S1.a"o. and with the supplementary
award he Will receive 5000.
pr. Chandler said last night that
salary by IN additional Sl.:, per month.
nc would shortly issue statement
TO tho public Of Richmond, but that
nc proposed 10 remain in this citv an!
~oiid continue 10 direct It's edrcatic nal
system.
FEARS LITIGATION
MIGHT HARM SCHOOLS
In his letter to tho Newark hoard.
refusing the offer. DIR. Chandler -sid:
oar communication of January -?
informing nc OF my election TO tho
supsrtntcndcncy OF the Newark schools
mas had my most earnest cons i'd ratton.
IT had been my Intention to accent
the appointment. My attention. how
ever has been called to certain arti-
cleS appearing in tho ncwSnarcrc or
this city directed to tho LEGALITY. OF n.y.
appointment Concerning III" question
raised thereby, ! hav" deemed {: aid
Eisahl" To consult course. and ] have
had the benefit of the advice OF the
Hon. Robert H. Mct'art.r wl.. rag
Si|"n NC written opinion 10 the 81
rect that both resolutions andcr which
my appointment "aS made were legal
TIL. possibilities nf LITIGATION with
respect TO the title to the Office to which
You have elected me Cnotvi,lst.udiur
assurances given "a me OF tho s,,ccc.,~-
iEl outcome OF such litiraticnl have
led me to decide THAT under such CON
ditions. should not enter unor thc
duties of I'll" oilcc
II would not lie consideratc OF rho
! children OF Newark or true to u,yseif
I" accept tn. offer If there are 10 como
controversies ovc: legal ;cchnicaIi.ics
10 dis'urb tho school SYstr,n or to di
vert my attention from Important cd :.
ucati'nai work.
Please convey 10 r:eir her. OF IN.
no3rd my profound appreciation OF .he
confidence that they have nlo.ed l.,
me and my WORK BY calling me - ..n
! rcSno7sih'e q position in .oIr pror-ce
SirG city"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Const Line Earnings

GENERATING revenues of Tho Atlantic
Consi Line Railroad Comnau.. 20" tho
month OF December aggregated StsoS.
"'s. - ron;parc1 with :::.ha2.t1t for
the sam" mouth "f last wear. accord
me !" '-ur"% announced >cs:c-"av.
EXPRESSES f"r ito month to,alna S2.1.
"S>. showing a substantial irCroas..
over last scar. while ti,"rc va. >,
material Increase ~ both net opera in:
rrScn'e.. ard operating. il,ooo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Candidate, for Councn.

Three new candidates yesterday fled
notices with CITY CLERK Alfred Il. Me
Do"eii. They We're w. G. Carpenter.
president Of tho Highland r'arS s.iti-
GERS Association. who Is a candidate
for the Common Couacll from Lee
Ward. i. y. Morton, OF Madison Ward.
and VI. NJ Coueir:, Of Clay ward
Nj candidates must Ale to proper
notices io-da" wall the Ci,- pc,ao.
Cratic Committee 10 he eligible % nan
uc!?ate N the .tp.n primary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
scx.rsed with Hous.brcnl,nr.

" Horny shofncr. coiored, know az
~Red," was arrested on Charges or
Misunderstanding yesterday. Detective
aergeaHts Atkinson and Thurman Sc
GHfed evidence which indicates that
Sh ofRer- entered the housc of G. =
H8zell. coiored, 20; Goddin Street, and
Btoie c3ewelry and pistols. and also :,
suit OF clothes from George Turner,
xoiored. j1i4 BOYD Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Market improvements.

INC contract for the erection Of =
'Ftch division wall IN the vegetable
sschon Of the Second Market. and for
certain other repairs aud alterations.
WAS awarded TO G. H. Archer, the low
Is: bidder. The contract totals ss4a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02

Tho City Circu.; Court VIII c'a"vcn.
a, 10 O'Clock Nfonday morning tor its
regular February term. at which tune
Tia. -docLo, viii b. called and c,sc.
set for trial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
MENINGITIS CASES ARE
REPORTED FROM NORFOLK
State Health Commiss ioncr Will
liams Goes There to Make
Investigation.
FIND SMALLPOX AT PIG POINT
No Case OF Smallpox or Meningitis
in Richmond, but Chief Health
Officer Flanagan Advises That
Every Prccaution BE Taken.

With the outbreak of a few scat,
tered cases of spinal meningitis IL Nor
FOLK, the health authorities OF that
city yesterday afternoon requested the
assistance CT T,r. Ennion Il. Williams
state Health Commissioners. in meet
ing the situation. Conditions ago not
alarming. it was stated. but every Ct
tort will be made 10 prcvcn, any fur
'her spread OF the m;,lady. Dr. Wi.-
ilan1s went to Norfolk late yesterday.
Advicca from Norfolk last night
stated that there was no epidemic, at
meningitis in that city but that >,
&c" scattered cases had Developed IT,
ports reaching Richmond were that
thirteen cases had been discovered. Ma
alarm is fcl, il the health authorities
can trace tho cause OF Infection am,
quarantine the homes in which the
disease is located.
pr. vii inns was alYo called To Nor
FOLK because Of the development rf
,ah cases OF smallpox among the
iahorcrS n Pig Point. the new ord
nance depot being crcctc, y short dis
lance from Portsmouth, There l..
however. no epidemic =: this disease
and all cases have boon ri,-idly uuar-
@ntincd, 1t l.: believed that the sit
""t'oi 10 "cli under control hu: II
was reported tina, liberty hat been
denied sailors at Norfolk untl Mon.
day, as precautionary measure.
NO CAST: OF MENINGITIS
on SMtLLPON ~ RICHMOND
There is not :, single c:se ~ ,,enin .
Gi'lS or smallpox in Richmond but
WITH the considerable amount of tray.
ciinE between this city and Norfoll
Dr. 10Y Is. Flanagan. Chief Health,
''iiic"r. announced last u:-At that c.crI-
rrccaniion would hc taken - Prevent
any outbreaks OF either 'ua lady in i;i"h.
mond Only two cases ~ meningitis
nave developed i'll thi$>ciry IN r,on,hs.
ana II has been some time -in"c the
hc5th authorities w~rc' called on 10
treat y case of sual!pox
inspectors "t the department. viii
post riacards this morning in Tho strc,:
cars nao all public Luildincs urc-inr
the public to protect i,self rrnn ,mt.
possini: contact with either person.
HufferinE from meningitis O, srlal,rt,,.
or OF carriers. vino, through c:.rr.-in.-
the germs, do not show any al The
symptoms
These cards urs" tho public - yro.
tect itself from diphthcria, scarlc. H..
FeT' 'or" throat, mumps. had colds
grippe. tonsilitis. ;uberculosts. measles
"hoopins cough. pneumonia ANA Mon
nights.
rhcr" arc two simple rules which
WI protect the public il they aro.
followed, said II. FlannaEan. "'Th.y.
are: don't nut IN Your mouth fingers.
pencils or anything else that does no,
oriouF there. nor use = common drink
'hs cup. Whenever you cough or
Sncesc bow your mead or put = hand
kc"chicf over your mouth and rose
IN" germs ri these diseases are ~prc;,d
through the S"crctions Of the mou,,,
and nose Of sick people and carrirrr.
and unless person catches .hesn
germs they will not become victim,
of the disease
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Concealed Ncnnnns

tA-Thomas McCance and Murtl Victor.
both coIored, were taken to the First
Station last nigh; by Patrolnen 6. NJ
johnson and II. ". Mitchell. charged
NTH carrying concealed weapons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Cotton Blouses,
81 and $1.9S

Values that will surprise
you, III Pain and French
Wolfe. All fresh and clean.
Just received. Models In ruff
fed effects, embroidered.
pleatcd. plain and lace trim
med: also tailored models.
with high or low neck, ana
have nobby collars i'll fiat an,l
roll effects and clever ours.
Stylish and dressy, as we'll as
ideal for general wear. All
sizes from sc TO As. Special
500 and Sl.0S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Snocks, S2.25
and $3.50

Nothing could he hotter
for school, sport or general
wear than a nice Smock. We
have just received a wonder
tul lot. with novelty stitch
Ing and novelty collars and
cuffs. Sizes l6. Is and %.
Excellent values. S2.25 and
$3.50.
Second Floor. South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02
Silk Blouses,
$685. to $3.50

An elegant collection OF
better grade blouses possess
inE real charm. Such dainty
models arc hard 10 imagine
until seen. Materials o. tho
very best quality Gcorgcttn
crepe. All handsomely bead
ed and embroidered in silent
or harmonizing colors. Some
with fiat collars. Others have
the roll effect and all have
tho clever turn back cuffs.
Colors OF white. ilcsh. naYy.
green, bis1uc, bcctroot aud
brown. Prices S5.35 10
Sf3..1O.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-02

On TIC INST HOOI BOOTH:
also second floor we have an
excellent collection. the val
ueS In which are ex'raordin-
AIRY in every sense. Materials
al Georgeitc Crepe. and
Crepe 10 Chine, in ruHed.
plain. rieatcd or fancy a.
fects. ono model jus, re-
ccired has a clever collar
that forms - dainty tic in
fTos; Neat henistitohirg Is
a good feature on all. Colors
OF flesh. white and assorted
,olOred stripes. Special S3.OS.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-24
GOVERNMENTS RECIPE FOR
WHlTEWASH

The time is now at hand when
many people will want to whtewash
barns, chicken coops and other out
houses. and the following recipe by
the Governments may come in handy.
First put tub Of water on the
fire to boil; while this is getting hot
hot dissolve IA peck OF salt in warm
WAFER: boil three pounds OF ground
rice to a thin paste and strain it T.,
and prepare one pound of ground
furniture glue in Il kettle inside of
one with boiling water in 1t. When
the tub is hot slako a half bushel of
white lime in it, then strain it; add
the salt water. stirring in we'll while
boiling: add the rice water. also
stirring; add one pound of spanish
whiting and tho glue. stirring all the
time. Add five gallons of warm
water: cover up to hold the steam.
take il off the lire and let stand for
two or three days. covered. The
whitcwash shonld be rchcatcd whom
ready to use. and should be applied
hot. a little lampblack and yellow
ochre added will give a browninsh
tingc. and red Ochre will give a
reddish tinge. If you desire tint
Do not mix the ochre with oil While
this mixture ie troublesome to make
il Is well worth the time and trouble
as il has almost the lasting proper
ties OF paint.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-24
SCHOOLS To HELP REGISTER
IOl'THS

tt" Stat" Council Of Defense has
instructed county councils to give all
assistance possible in in registration
on ",:nc 3 OF all men becoming 2l. as
provided by Cons, ros Sioral act The
school district organizations will al
so b" asked to help in the work. The
matter OF publicity Is important. "a
through educa;ional means il will b."
brought to the attention of the mon
who know they will he affected by
the draft. Particular stress is laid
on the matter OF preventing anyone
dod:ing the drL't. and members OF
the county counrilS ar" requested to
look after this bart Of the work
thOrCuEhlY.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-24
MIX INDIANS WITH OTHER
TROOPS

According to word received by
Cove nor Williams from the War De-
partpent, COMPANY f.. OF the 142d
Infantry at Camp Bowie will prob
ably he scattered among the English
speaking troops and not transferred
as unit The matter OF arranging
the members OF the company. all
ChOt;aw Indians. in group to them
selves was taken mp by the Cover
nor ith the department. 1t was ad-
visel that much better results could
be obtained by placing the Indians
among the Othe- troops.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-24

We have not y"t reached the point
where il is necessary for the women
generally to undertake heavy work
on the farms, but they can render
important service in helping to pro-
duce big food crops this year. espec-
tally in connection with the lighter
farm tasks. Tins was told by Clar-
cncc Ousley. Assistant Secretary OF
Agriculture. in an address to the
WonIen's Committee of the Council
OF National Defense, meeting in the
city of Washington.
II can imagine no finer thing"
said Mr. Ousley. "for "A city woman
to do in this war emergency than to
go to the farm for the harvest or for
some other pe::od of labor strain to
help her country sister bear the bur
dens of kitchen and farm.
There are thousands Of men in
the towns and cities doing things
that women can do as we'll There
are men cooks, men walters, men
clerks. men nOokkeepers, whose
places might well be filled by wO-
men.
II will despisc American manhood
If the great body of our men permit
our women to he drafted for the
hard tasks OF agriculture until we
have sent every able-bodied crea-
ture in hreehes to the trenches. or
driven him to the fields; but women
are to be encouraged. so far as their
physical condition will permit, or
the circumstances surrounding them
will advise. to engage in the lighter
tasks Of the farm, particularly in
dairy work, in vegetable cultivation
and in fruit h2rvesting"
Mr. Ousley praised the services o!
the LOO women home demOnstra-
tion agents VINO are spreading the
teachings of the Department of Agri-
culture and the cooperating State
cone ges. and paid tribute to the six
or seven million farmers wives who
are doing a mans share of agricul-
Iural production and conservation. y
IL have see rthem," he said, re-
| ferring to the farmers wives, "hOc-
ing III the hot sun while their bebies
lay in the shade fnear-by trees
They are truly. and to the limit OF
their strength and their marvellous
patience. the h.lpmee,s of theil
husbands"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-24
(1UH RALLY HERE FRIDAY OF
THIS WEEK

The rally IF hoy, and girls. mem
brrs Of tn. twenty two hOvs and
girls clubs or"niIiz"d in this coun-
~ by County Farm Agent Brown
and Home Demonstration Sarah
Clarke. is to h" held here Friday Of
this week. Th" clubs in the aggre-
gate have a total membership Of Ov-
or sac boys and girls. and
an attendance OF between six and
seven hundred il anticipated. The
day will be marked with various ex-
crciscs and entertainment calculat-
ed both amuS8 and instruct. The
afternoon will be featured by con-
tests OF various kinds among the
bows and girls
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-24
THEY DRAFT IDLEIsS FOR real
WORK At GUTHRIE

The county council Of defense sit
ting at Guthrie county seat Of LO-
gan county. has found a way to help
the farmers Of their county solve
the labor shortage problem. and the
way consists of an actual draft of
dlers in the town OF Guthrie. II is
said that rounds are to he made OF
pool halls and other resarts that en-
courage loafin". and all unemployed
men. whether vagrants or the idle
rich" will be pat to work on some
body's farm. Public opinion Is re-
ported to he strongly in favor Of th"
movement.