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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
SOLDIERS
ANXIOUS FOR BOOKS
American Library Association Pro.
vIdIng Reading Matter for Boys
On Battle Fronts

Despite the fact that the ocean
transportation facilities are being tax
ed to the utmost, the task Of provid
ling reading matter for the boys IN
the trenches is being handled with
an efficiency and dispatch that is sur
;prfsing even to those who are closely
I'm touch with the situation.
: The American Library Association,
which has shouldered the responsible
ity Of collecting books. magazines
and newspapers by the millions in
every city and town. throughout the
country. Is distributing this huge
quantity OF reading matter to the
men in France through the Y NJ. c.
A., the Red Cross, the Knights Il
Columbus and the Salvation Army.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
CHURCH HAS LOAN LEGION
Pastor and Entire People "Llned Up"
for Bond Buying and
Boosting.

RsE. Arthur Hale Keeney and soc
ether people Of Jeffersonville, Ind, a
city of 10000 souls. are formed into q
battalion for the Fourth Liberty Loan
army. They are not the only ones at
Jeftersonville who are loyal to the gov
eminent, but are an illustration of the
spirit Of the entire citizenship.
The 600 people of DR.. Keeney's bat
talon are the members Of tie Presby-
terrain Church of which he is the pas
tor. And they are all Liberty Loan
boosters to the last one of them. They
have bought bonds in the other cam
paigns and they mean to buy to the
limit in this one. They are equally
determined to buy OF the Fifth and
Sixth and Seventh and to the END u
the 1oyernIaent demands.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
WHIMPERMGS

Inere are some people-to the credit
cf America and Americans, there ara
mot many OF them-who are beginning
20 say: We'll. the Allies have the
Germans on the run. and we WON'T
nsed to get into the army or raise so
much money for Liberty 1soaAs."
, These are the same Whimperins
souls who were ready to admit that!
the Allies were whipped last April.
May and June. when the Germans were
smashing away trying TO get to Paris.
They are willing to do anything that
VIII ease some of the strain that war
IT. putting on them and the rest of the
country. They are willing to admit
defeat II 1t will make things q little
easier for them for a short time.
They are willing to let the Germans
escape punishment If it will keep them
from having to dig up for another Lib
erty Bond. They are whimperers and
cutters, seekers of the softest and
easiest way. They would let the Ger
mans propose an armistice, propose
most any kind of peace that the
Huns wanted.
They have forgotten, or do not care
anything about the crimes OF the kali
serites. They are a sort OF human
jeilyfish. but for the good of America
they are outnumbered by the Ameri-
cans. the real Americans who want 10
finish this job and finish It right away.
They may as well make up their minds
that the great majority are going to
see this thing through.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
What a Mississippi Boy Thinks
of the ''Y" Abroad

Mrs. W. L. Jordan, of Lexing-
ton, recently received a letter
from her son, Lieutenant R. A..
Jordan, who is now somewhere
in England. He has the follow
ing to say with referance to the
Y. M. c. A.: Il arrived here
late this afternoon after practi-
cally a nonstop journey from
Camp Dix and the first place
looked up after getting settled in
my tent, getting supper and at
tending officers meeting, was
the ~" officers hut. | know |
have mentioned the work of the
7. M. G. A. before, but | have
had their all-pervading presence
and helpfulness impressed upon
me anew on this trip that | feel
like you homefolks would feel
good to know that your support
of this great work is bearing
fruit so abundantly and in such
a practical way. They are with
US everywhere in the camps at
home, on the trains to ports of
embarcation, on the ships coming
across, at the docks when wei
land, in the rest camps, and |
am told that they do not stop
short of the front line trenches
in France. Just to show you
what it means, tonight we got in
awfully tired and dirty and
when | came in here / found hot
baths, with soap and towels
furnished for five pence, COM
Portable lounging chairs with
books and magazines, writing
paper and pool tables free, all
gictrola and piano. You can
imagine how much these things
are appreciated. / should add,
too, that the Red Cross is just
as omnipresent."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
PITY BELGIAN FARMERS
Germans Take the Grain and Than
Make the Grower Pay for Flour.

The farmer who is interested only
In getting top-notch prices for his
produce SHOULD tdra to Belgium for hiu
inspiration. A German officer comes
along and demands all the grain.
promising to return one-half n the
form Of flour. When the -four arrives.
through some mistake it cannot be de-
hvered until paid for in casL.
She former prctos. but he must
bave food; so. If he has any money, he
passes 1t over. II he Is lucky. he gets
. receipt which says he win be REIN.
bursed after the end Of the war. Il heI
can prove his claim.
Now. 1t is a matter of common
knowledge that Germany from the frst
has expected to whip France and Engs
land, and then make rich America pay
the bill for the war. Let every farmer
then, imagine the visit Of a German
officer with squad OF Uhlans march,
Ing up to take possession Of his gran
airy. And then If he doesn't feel !
interest In the farmers Of
Fianders, perhaps he viii be impellsd
e take precautions to see that such.
things do not happen here. He WIN
bur Liberty Bonds.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

In these days of auestionnaires
it might be well for anyone tt
fill out for his own benefit a per.
sonal financial QUESTIONABLE such
as the following:
How much is your salary?
How much do you spend for
absolute necessities, such az
rent, food, clothing, transporta-
ton. etc?
How much of this do you think
you could save by economies?
How much do you spend
thoughtlessly and foolishly?
How much do you save?
How much more do you think
you can save without any real
harm to yourself?
How much of your earnings
do you hoard that is, keep out
of banks, investments, etc?
How much do you keep in the
bank without interest?
How much of that is necessary
for the proper handling of your
current expenses?
How much do you keep in the
bank with interest?
How much interest do you re-
ceive?
How much do you put into
direct investments?
How much do you receive on
such?
How much more of your saw
ings could you make earn this
rate?
State any other facts which
you consider necessary to present
fairly your claim for preferred
classification on the ground of
providing for yourself
and dependents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
DON'T OVERLOOK THIS
A Careful PerusaI Will Prove lts
Value to. Every okoIonai Reader.

Value to. Every okoIonai Reader.
The average man is doubter, and
&here is little wonder that this is so.
Misrepresentation make people skep-
sfcs. Nova days the public ask for
better evidence than the testimony of
strangers. Here is proof which should
convince every Okolona reader:
w. H. Hall. shoe and harness re-
Dairer. Church St., okolona, says: Il
Aave been severely injured in my
Back couple of times and believe
mat was the cause of my kidneys Civ
ing me trouble. Bending over so
much at my work, no doubt, helped
% make my back weak and painful.
Doan's Kidney Pills strengthened my
Kidneys and my back stopped aching.
Z can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
% anyone afflicted with backache or
other trouble from weak kidneys"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
siRply ask for a kidney remedy get
Beams Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr. Hall had. Foster Miiburn c.,
NAgTs., Buffalo. NJ Y.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
News.


Mrs. T. ]. Lyles has returned
from few weeks stay in Nash
vile. Tenn.
Mrs. Geo. Crawford, of Bolton
Miss, is the guest of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Martin
Mrs. 7. H. Grifis, of Memphis
who has been visiting Mr.. c.
Engels and family, has returned
home.
Miss Persus Pruitt has return
ed from Birmingham where she
spent several days with her
sister.
Miss Lucille Neubert is in
Cincinnati where she has gone
for special work in piano and
voice culture.
Corporal Charlie Engels, of
Chicago, is in the city, having
been called home by the death
of his mother.
James Vice, of Mississippi
College, Clinton. spent the week.
end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Vice.
Mrs. w. M. Pannell and
daughter, Miss Annie Lou, have
returned from a few weeks stay
with relatives in Wichita Falls.
Texas.
Mrs. H. M. Barr, who has
been attending the bedside Of
her sister, Mrs. C. Engels, has
returned to her home in Pensa-
cola, Fla.
Miss Olivia Murfee, who has
been visiting friends il Mobile,
was called home last week on
account of the illness of her
brother, Mr.. Walton Murfee.
Mrs. Walter Smith was called
% Atlanta, Ca, first of the week
IN account of the illness of her
Miss Bonniedell Smith, |
who is suffering from an attack |
If Spanish Influenza.
Miss Helen Glass, who is
eaching school in Magnolia, is
pending few days with her
mother, Mrs. Annie Glass, while
Ter school is closed on account
# Spanish Influenza.
Mr.. ]. S. Mcdonnell, of Oko-
ona, Miss, stopped over for a
'rief visit to his sister, Mrs. K.
). Rodgers. last week, while en-
QUITE to Vanderbilt University
n Nashville. Huntsville (Ala.
Democrat.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
state Of Ohio. City of Toledo,
TJIcaa County AZ

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
b senior partner of the firm OF f. ].
Cheney q Co.. doing business In the City
81 Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
md that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1885, A. w. GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine IL taken in.
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
r. ]. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills foc constipation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
---- . -------
The Strong Withstand tine Heat of
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble and younger people
Who are weak. will DO strengthened and enabled to
10 through the depressing heat of summer by TAX
ING GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. 1t purifes
and enriches the blood and builds up the whole sys-
asm. You can sacn feel its STRENGTHENING Invigor-
stine Effect. e0s.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

on the go" that the drivers
would fall asleep and run the
trucks off the road. Have spent
other days and nights on foot on
roads that were choked with
traffic and soldiers of all the
allied nations, where the days
presented a picture that would
have been worth millions on a
film; and the nights were night
mares filled with the rythm of
endless streams of heavily shod
marching men and the noise of
all the animal drawn and motor
drawn implements of modern
warfare and the accessories.
The Hun prisoners sprung
something on US that | think is
pretty rich; they say the French
fight for France, the British for
prestige, and the Americans for
souvenirs.
Well, little sis, be a good girl
and write me often. Give my
love to all the folks at homo
and my best regards to all my
friends. Your brother,
Tucker S. Wychie,
LIST Lieut.. End Engineers, |
American E. F.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

LOST-A bunch of keys. Re-
Surn to Messenger Office and re-
aeive reward.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
Poll Angus Sale

Mr.. Refers will sell at the
Whiteside Stable on Saturday,
Oct. rs, 10 Registered Poll
Angus Cattle. 6 bulls.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

For SALE-My residence and
10 acres of land in town. A
bargain. W. M. Alvarez,
Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

A bond Stacker is the Kaiser's
backer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

Rooms to Rent. J. M. Haley
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

For RENT Store Building and
Cotton Yard on Main street,
Okolona. S. c. Jones. If
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17
Business Notices
Observation-Disclosures

| am agent for Monarch Tailor
ing Co., of Chicago. and S. B.
Rose, of Chicago and would like
10 take your measure for your
Fall Suit. Moderate price. Sat
isfaction guaranteed.
H0DECK, the Tailor.
Both Phones.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

If you can't fight, your money
san.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-10-17

For SALE--S0 acre farm, one
mile from Okolona, Cheap for
immediate sale.
If S. C. Jones.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
VIADUCT POLICE
WORK IS BEGUN
Two Negro Women Arrested
First Night Of Drive,

Two arrests on the West Main
street ytaduct last night followed
placing James r. lerkins. uniformed
pa'rolman. on that beat Both were
negro women and one carried long
revolver The women gave their
names as Cornclia Robinson and Cora
Jackson The police say they are
police characters"
Shortly after the arrest, Patro'man
Jenkins and rlainclothesman Spear
raidcd a negro rooming house at 5l2
East Grand avenue and took nineteen
men and women 10 the city jail. The
place is suspected Of being "doNc
ioit" as well as an immoral room
ing house.
e am going after the dope joints
harder than ever" says Chief OF Po.
! Nre Nichols. Dope is at the bottom
0i iuur- iii,hs Of the crime in Okla
! Nama City. Neither is it the victim
! that / am after ! purpose Roin
Higher and reaching the ones who ar
,unnl,ing the drugs. The clmpai5
now starting means business
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
Nigh SCHOOL TEAM
FEELS Confident

Chances OF the Oklahoma City high
school football team for winning the
state championship this year are un-
usually bright Oklahoma City only
has two more central conference gamea
to play and hy winning either the
championship OF the central conference
will be cinchcd. Already challenges
from Ponca City and Ardmore high
schools have been received, asking for
a post. season championship game, but
until the STATE athletic association has
decided who Is the state champion out.
side OF the central conference, no
championship games viii be arranged
ior. 1t was announced
The Oklahoma City team tomorrow
will play its next 10 last game when
it meet, Enid at the iair grounds al;
) 30 o'clock
Although the Oklahoma City team is
crippled by the absence of three Of It's
men due to injuries, the local boys
icel confident that they will come out
with the long end oi the score.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
Doggonit!
Baby Show
Called Off
Moore, ct al, to Goo at Later
Date; Rush of Work.
Prevents,

Again fate is unkind to Oklahoma
City, and great disappointment IS in
store for those who planned to make
the evening Of December 10 one OF
great enjoyment Announcement was
made today at the high school that
the carnival and baby show, in which
Principal w. o. Moore, {. W Turner,
Kenneth kaufman, n. A. Lago. A. T.
Musrush and other digniiIed male
members OF the faculty were TO Com
pete ior the Better Baby prize, has
been postponed to later date, due to
the large amount Of other work now
on hand.
Assurances were given, however,
that some time in January the entire
program would be carried ont, and
that at this time the same babies
will appear, somcwhl, older but
Just as cunning as ever
Although unconiirmcd. it is rumorei
that some OF the local drug store,
have offered the hali-galIon nursing
bottle, and oversize tcething rings
fr the occasion free Of charge, and
will be ou the ground with a camera
10 get pictures OF the infants cooing
and "Skll'ihoochInp'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05

In the attack OF Influenza natures effort TO the posons
from the body often results inflammation Of the kidneys and
well to help natures effort by inducing pepaon with hot
lemonade and hot mustard footballs and hot bottles
OF your druggist kidney and backae remedy known Anuc
(anturc) tab These help flush the bladder kidneys and
nenes and act antsepc and IL taken either before
during the attack lessen the pain and the danger the Kidneys
When the attack and it leaves you weakened pale
anemc condition. would be well TO obtain iron tonic the drug
good onic" Tablets you prefer herbal
tonic good Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery made from
wild roots and bas OF forest trees, ard without alcohol
For those past middle life for those easily recognized symptoms
OF inflammation bsckache adng water If uric acid in
blood has caused humam. rusty joints stiffness get Anuric
at the drug store send DR. Pierce Invads Hotel and Surgical
Institute Buffalo y 10 cents for trial package Of Anurc which
you will find many times potent than a and eliminates
acid hot sugar a short trial will convince you
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
Before or After Influenza
ny LIE HERBERT SMITH, NJ. D.

These minute germs enter the
body thru nose, throat and lungs,
and the first symptoms develop
in ( ON two To four days. II Is
important to practise personal
cleanlineSs-A clean skin, mouth
and nose, clean bowels. Avoid
the person who coughs and
sneezcs. Sleep well, eat well.
play we'll. Drink plenty Of
water, hot or cold lemonade.
Then keep the bowels active.
Every other day take castor oil,
or a purgatyc made Of May
apple, leaves Of aloe, jalap, and
and rolled into a tiny, sugar.
coated pill, sold by druggist as
DR.. Picrcc's Pleasant Pellets.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
United States will
Aid Peruvian Cause

BuENOS AIRES, Argentina. Dec
S-Ihe American government has in
formed Peru that she may count rpon
the friendly approval Of the United
States in order to obtain the pie
beseite in the provinces of Tacna and
Afica, provided for in the treaty ot
Ancon, according to the version
reaching Santiago Of the exchange
between the Peruvian and America:
governments. dispatches from Sanu-
ago report Peru was told, however,
according TO this version. that the
United States could not enter into any
discussion regarding the province OF
TaApaea, the former Peruvian prov
ince annexed by Chile after the war
with Peru
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05

CLEANS The LIVER
Enthusiastic Texan Tells OF
Bad Fix He Was In and
How He Got Out by
Using Black.Draught
Liver Medicine.


Holland. Tsxa,-Mr ! " Mcs,-r.
,L. i.., .,.,, l..,,,,. s,,,, r...
r,
'O' '" ''e county ''' "'','
Drangh' IS without doubt me pest '''-
er medicine made j do noi hesitate TO
say 10 will DO an B, IS recommended
10 do and more.
,.,,,, ,,l h,,,,i,, L,,. o.. ,u
~,
"'.' d ''''' "''''' ''''''''"' ''',s '" d
"''''' anu ''''N ~ ''s'' " h''-
enough tor me. y H'e' inc "o'N wei"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05

of the city and proceeded in the
stree, TO tell his fortune. lie paid III,
fee asked but kept his pocketbook
containing nearly 800 in his hand,
While une gypsy woman was feclit'
ing something to him about "A blonde
that was soon to come into MS lie
and make il happy two $40 bills mys-
teriously disappeared IRON his pocket
book lie could give 40 explanation
az to how the bills disappeared, but
was positive they we're gone.
Adams. the leader Of the band, wai
arrested after the matter Vas reported
10 the sheriff, but when County Ator.
ne Sclhy began an investigation this
morning 20 .S,ue information the
laundvman begged that the matter be
dr0pped
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
By The Associated Press.

AMERONGEN, Holland, Dec. S
81 am a private citizen and while in
Holland will not make any statement
whatever for publication"
This was the former German
emperor's message TO the Associated
Pre-. correspondent when he called at
Count Won Bentincks castle again
yesterday
The German general acting as
orderly, formerly governor Of Metz,
brought the message direct from WI
lam IIohcnyollcrn who Tuesday even
ing was inclined to make a prediction
but yesterday changed his mind The
meSSage continued
1aou must fully realize my posi-
ton am threatened on all sides
with criminal charges, which It
brought, | must face Therefore, |
must reserve my statement until
charges are actually brought
also. owe a certain loyalty TO
the present German government and
cannot make a declaration which
might compromise others"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
Gypsy Seer
Sees Money!;
'Seizes' 1t
Laundry Wagon Driver Vic
timized While Hearing
About Blonde

A Laundry wagon driver whose
name could not be learned i, minus
so today a, the result Of a fortune
telling experience yesterday afternoon
Domingo Adams. head OF gypsy
band oampcd southwest Of the city
was released from the county Jail be.
cause the laundDman refused to
p'o,ecute the case.
According to the story told a dep.
uty sheriff the gypsies have several
automobiles and were touring the cit,
begging clothing and anytl INK oil
value and also telling fortunes The,
met The laundfyman In the north par
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
NEW NURSE PLAN
ANNOUNCED TODAY

With the new state university hos
pital now nearing completion. opening
the way for a course IN purSiug and
matriculatlng with the university col
lcglatc course, Miss Edna Holland
superintendent OF nurses az the Uni
ycrN,y hospital, is preparing the way
for Organizing a large class OF proc
hatioulsb in January, IN addition o.
the regular classes organized 100 the
fall and spring
New facilities for caring for fhl,
department Of nur ing viii more than
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
Chilean Consul 10
Peru Is Recalled

LIMA, Peru, "Wednesday. Dec A.
The Chilean corSul.gepsral left go, "
ior Santiago statSv that his govern.
msnt had advised him TO take the
archives with him The boycott
against Chilean vessels continues
forcing those which have brought
cargoes to Peruvian ports to return
home in ballast
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
FLEEING HUNS
LEAVE PLANES
Unable to Mobilize Craft fOr
Surrender,

LONDON, Wednesday, Dec 4
There will be- no formal surrender ot
German airplanes as was at one time
expected, becaGse..it has been found
lmpracticable to assemble 2OoO air.
planes at one place. and it is doubtful.
whether Germany has a sufficient
number Of reliable pilots for that pur.
pose. Hence the first surrender IN
history Of an air fleet is being effect
ed by pIecemeal The Germans are
shedding their wings IN the course ol
retrea, and the advancing allies are
picking them up.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
New Cabinet Formed.

MADRID. Dec. Count Roman.
ones, who has been engaged IN th,
task OF forming a new Spanish cab.
met, on leaving the palace at mid
night, announced that the new minis.
Try would take the oath Of office al
noon today The cabinet has beer
chosen solely from among the sup.
porters Of Count Romanones, who t.
a liberal rairr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-05
Weary Willies and WiIIeisses
Celebrate Hobo Day at "Hgh"

The much-talked-of Knight of the
road would ieel at home in the hugh
school this morning had he chanced
to stray that way for today was the
annual hobo day at the school. and
in every corner large groups OF
Weary Willies' and Weary VII.
liessc," were to he found
Old clothes. torn and patched. old
shirts broken down hats, soltleS
shoes. ropes. tin cans. torn collars. big
hats with bigger plumcs, dresses like
grandmother used to wear," red,
black and an colors OF paints. and a
few black eyes made mp the costumes
which the students, both bDyS and
girls. wore 70 celebrate the last foot.
ball game Of the season to be played