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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25
SlRyEY SHOWS WHEAT STOCKS
NEARLY TRIPLE 1917.
FIGURES

The commercial stocks Of wheat
reported to the Department Of Agri-
culture i'm a food survey dated Sep
tpmber /. 1918. amounted to ll4,-
33i,S42 bushels. These Figures re-
fer To stocks actually reported and
do not represent the total CONNER
ciai stocks of the country. nor do
they include stocks on farms on the
date OF the survey. The stocks re-
ported were held by ll.271 firms.
consisting of elevators. warehouses,
grain mills and wholesale dealers.
and were equal to 1855 per cent of
the stocks held by the same firms
on September /, 1917. or nearly
three. times as large as the stocks
on hand a year ago.
The commercial visible supply
figures. as published by the Chicago
board of trade for the nearest date,
show is.>2l 900 bushels of wheat
as agains, 5.o5S 900 bushels year
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25
CALLS on KAISER TO TAKE t'i'
HIS CROSS
Speech ISy Mavimilian Harden Adj
mitting Defeat is t'hterexi
by Berlin People.

nN uSTIiu ueOVlVs
I'VE are alone. When fortress
can no longer hold it is no dishonor
ii the commander surrenders. The
Kaiser must take. up his cross of
concluding quickly necessary peace
and accepting whatever is hard. Let
the Kaiser declare himself ready
and let him fit himself with new
Germany as her first citizen"
This utterance by Macmillan Iiar-
den. addressed to several people in
Berlin Sunday. was loudly applaud
ed. at the time.
Herr Harden. whose plain-spOken
language in Die Zukunft. of which
he is editor. has caused a suspension
of that journal on several occasions.
was permitted, according to the re-
ports of his address. to speak freely
and without hindrance. His re-
markable declaration regarding sur
render and the "kaiser's cross" fol-
lowed a review of the situation in
which he pointed out that Bulgaria
was occupied. Turkeys fate was
sealed. and Austria-Hungary was
out of the fight.
demonstration.
ut is one of the most cruel iron
les that this war. which was begun
to maintain an impossible Austria,
should be ended by the declaration
of that selfsame Austria that 1t can
not exist" concluded Her Harden
I'VE must shoulder the consequent
ces of the step taken Oct. s."
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25
NEW OFFI( Frs TRAINING CAMP
OPENS ~ NOVEMBER
Enlistment Open to ANY Man Of the
Draft Age-OkIahOma May Srnd
.,XSD Men TO the school

The local board has been inform
ed by the Adjutant General that Ok
lHhuma has an opportunity To senu
.An men to new officers training
,rhcOl for infantry to open at Camp
Fremont. California. in November.
aud that enlistmcn,s of those desir-
ing to enter should come to the To-
cal board Immediately
Any man of draft age may enter
;tithough boys under II ami men ov-
rr ~ probably wouldn't have much
of II chance. a high school educa-
tion is required as IA prerequisite to
entrance. except in the case of law
yer sand newspaper men. whose bus
mess i'm theory will cause them To
acquire the equivalent of high
school training.
l., Is Il case of those who apply
fir>, being received, There will be
many applicants. and those desiring
to enter should communicate with
the local board Immediately.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25

Are you making rood
War Savings Stamn a n,oa.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25

PlOw the cOrnstalks under: do not
burn them as you have done in the
past.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25

Anoth.r farmer who owns land
and stock and owes no MONEY. was
of the opinion that he had done his
duty by buying ON. $40 bond. an
amount equal to onc-fOurth of one
per cen, Of his worth After looking
over some figures h. became con
vilr"d that his view Was wrong
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25

years of age united dirty handker-
chief. disclosing a five-dollar bill.
which she paid as the initial install
mcnt on a fifty-dollar bond. Asked
how she would make the other pay
ments. the child replied that she did
not know. but guessed she could
make them somehow.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25

\ tenant farm"r who was assessed
81 -" of this issue and took but $50,
revealed that hr had already Bought
and paid for S5Jn of all issues. an
amount equal to about half OF all
his total worth
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25
'WSSl.

The United States made its quota:
Oklahoma made its quota; Bryan
county made its quota did you
make yours?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25
FARM AGENTS COLUMN
tBy G.. W. Brown. County Agent y

tBy G.. W. Brown. County Agent
Every boy and girl in Bryan coun-
ty who took up club work last spring
should make some kind of report.
The Government expects 1t. IT you
help hold this food line YOU are SUR
to be given proper credit.
Mr.. Moore OF IIominy sold 60 head
of Holstein COWS and heifers in Du-
rant this week.
Several farmers have asked III" for
the Government formula for white
wash am giving il below:
Slack " bushel OF lime by cover
ing it with hot water. Keep ii Gov
cred during the process tn keep the
steam in. Strain this liquid and
add to it peck of salt which has
previously been dissolved in warm
water. and three pints of ground
rice boiled 10 IA thin paste. Add
these to the mixture while still hot
and stir. Then add five gallons of
hot water and stir vigorously and
let stand for several days. covered
up as nearly alright as possible. Any
cOloring matter without oil may be
added. such as ochre. lampblack. or
bluing.
PlOw the cOrnstalks under: do not
burn them as you have done in the
past.
Ruby Mitchell of Armstrong re
ceived notice few days ago that
she has been awarded fifty-dollar
prize on her club work this year.
This no doubt will not be all. Every
club member has the same OppOr-
tunity. Get In your record books and
get in on the winning
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-10-25

Az old man past the days of ac-
tive work sold piece of poor town
property which was paving him only
Il fair return although On which he
hoped To make a handsome profit
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

moved from such habits.
And this new thrift campaign IS
Just as big as the nation. Thirty
thousand workers are abroad in Ok
lahoma today urging men, women and
children TO save d few pennies, few
nickles or a few dimes, and buy the
thrift stamps and baby bonds Such
a popular campaign was never known
in any country ON earth before Aud
the over the top result that will be
hcralded to the world will be anoth3r
eye opener to ether peoples Of what
Americans can do once they earnestly
set about to do a task.
The Guthrie workers are today lin
ing up for the Charge. Tuesday at .
o'clock the signal will sound and this
army will go out over the top AMI
never stop till every man, woman ana
child in Guthrie have signed the saw
ings pledge cards. It has been sug-
gested that the Red Cross workers
be asked TO remain at their homes Oh
TUESDAY, as it is highly desirable that
mo return visits be required on ac.
count Of mot at home records being
turned in by workers Whether you
have bought stamps already or not IT
is absolutely essential that you make
out your savings pledge card. Neither
lis il necessary for you to buy stamps
from the workers taking your pledges.
But an immediate beginning Of You
saving stunts is desirable The pledge
covers the calendar year
This country is noted the world over
as a most wasteful nation. We make
more money and save less than any
people on earth. We are classed thl
world over as a nation of spendthrits
This thrift campaign should be the
turning point in that lane, and we
stould come out at the other end the
most thsifty prosperous and happy
people on earth, besides being able to
loan our government a lot of our
savings at a good rate of interest, W.
will quickly change from nation )f
spendthrifts to nation of bond
holders,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
GAS
For Lfants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
~'r.Ss s..aa.s;. 4; s'.l' Of I<zzZzzSx
REN MANSFIELD WILL
GO TO OKLAHOMA CITY

Rev y Mansfield Of thi city has
accepted q call from toe Emmanuel
Baptist church, Month street and Phil
lips avenue, oklahoma City, succeed
ing Rev Y M Hunter, who goes to
Claremore Mr. Mansfield IS vice pres
ldent Of the central distric, board Of
the Baptist church and his wife is vice
president of the womens missionary
union for tie state. They are to rake
up their residence in Oklahoma City
early in March
Guthrie people are sorry to lose this
most estmable family They have
made many warm friends here apd
throughout the county who will miss
them Rev Mansfield has been pas
tor Of the First Baptist church mere
for the past six years and by his
kindness and splendid Christian
spirit has endeared himself to the
people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
q q s T Q Fri a
DAN CUPID ON THE JOB
AT CAMP TRAVIS, TEXAS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONED
j William Cordell, a resident OF this
city, who lives at 2l7 South Ash, is
now sergeant major fourteenth bat
talon, lCJ depot brigade at Camp
Travis. Before being called into the
service. Cordell was manager OF T D
Turner < Cos wholesale house To-
Gated in his city until the early part
Of October He was also reading
clerk in the legislature.
Chatter OF Sweethearts
Located Boat to Spies.
The possibilities Of too free dis
cussion OF matters Of military i'm
portance are brought clearly before
the people OF the country today in
lie recent sinking Of the transport
Tu3cania' and the loss OF many
lives This disaster was result un-
questionably of the enemies knowl-
edgo of the route Of the boat Spies
N the emIloy OF the German govern
mem secured such information pos
lby from innocent sources.
Parents. sweethearts, friends Of
'c!diers OF this division and every
other division OF the country cannot
- too careful of the manner in which
they discuss matters transmitted TO
them through the mails or otherwise.
BY a process Of deduction, clover
ehemy representatives can secure
such information as they may desire
hy the compilation Of remarks from
many sources. The result Of such in
formation might mean the wrecking
Of trains. destruction of bridges, and
sinking Of transports on which those
brave men were being moved to fight
I pililcss aud conscienceless foe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
AMERICAN GRIT STANDS
TEST OF BATTLE ORDEAL
ON FRENCH FRONT

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONEl
Raids have had no effect the en-
envy has tapped and destroyed telc.
phone lines; he has sent No false sig
nails and has charged his wire on
tangements with electricity but he has
been -maneuyered each time
Except for a few small RAIDS ouly
the artillery has been active at va
Fious points on the British French
and American fronts British airmon
have been intensely busy dropping
bombs and downing enemy machines
Seventeen German airDlanes We're
brought down by the British Satur-
day and seven more disabled The
British losses were five.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
You Can Rub and Rub and Rub
But Your Rheumatism Remains

lief has even come from these eX-
tornal applications.
Remove tho cause, and there viii
bo no pain. The proper treatment.
therefore, is a remedy that purilios
the blood Score OF sufferers say
that s. S. S. has cleanscd their blood
Of Rheumatism by removing all trace
Of the disease from heir system. Ii
you wish to intelligently treat Rheu-
mat.sm, go to your drug store today
ond get a bottle OF s. s. s., take It as
directed and you will soon be on the
way back to perfect health Then if
you want any special instructions,
write our physician all about your
symptoms, and he win give YOU all
ucces 5ary instructions regarding yorr
own case, for which no charge Is
made. Address Swift Specific Co. r.
G0l Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
Americans Laugh at
Hindenburg's Boast.

Washington, Feb 1S-1hero is not
a great deal to be said about the work
done by the American troops in he
front line trenches. II is but natural
that we should desire 10 lay Jp tuc.r
activities aud accomplishments as
much as possible But they have hard
ly got started yet and it Will be some
time before they engage In really M
portant operations"
This statement was made today by
a high ranking military eyper
"The reports so far received, he
continued, "show clearly tdat our boys
are standing up splendidly Nobody
over here need have the slightest fear
hat our boys will fell to deliver be
goods right along iney ale loving
tte true American spiat aud grt
Not Asleep on Job
"Ioday's reports indicate ghot The
officer in immediate commend on the
american front is maintaining unceas
nc vigilance, and was prepared with
his artillery to put down ~ impa5s-
able bawage when the Germans at
empted again to raid car advanced
pnsifione
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
Liniments by the Gallon Will
Never Make a Cure.

If Rheumatism could be cured by
rubbing the painful parts with lini-
monts and lotions there would be no
Rheumatism to-day For enough lmi-
mont has been used by the average
sufferer to float his body in.
Has his Rheumatism been cured
Ask him Has anything but tcmpor-
ary relief been obtained? Has not the
pain promptly returned, So that the
i'd process of rub rub. rub must be-
in an over agam2 ASK anyone who
bas ever 5ocn afflicted with this rain-
al, DortWng disease, and they will
dmit that nothing but temporary re-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
THRIFT STAMP DRIVE Be
GINS TOMORROW MORNING

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONBJ
country OF IN army Of thirty millions
OF new savers. These will no. oniy
pay their savings into the goye.nmeA,
war chest, but tioy will thereby be-
come an organized force which will
soon learn the new lessons Of saving
and Of thrift, which their fathers ana
mothers never dreamed Of. This w.tl
cause the next generation to be savers
whereas their torebears were far re
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Snow wind and extreme cold caused
more colds this winter than in years,
Foleys Honey and Tar proved It's
worth in thousands of homes. Mrs
Edward Streyy, Il. 81 Clinton o.
says; 81 think Foley's Honey and Tar
is the only medicine for coughs and
colds and recommend it highly Fine
for childrcn.-Sold everywhere
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
t7fEY CAitiAR1IIC-, |, = =. 3EE,1f,s
70 eom4ch 5~ee' iw~R0ier t, J. -..,.s-
AMERICAN SOLDIERS HAVE
BIGGEST FEET IN HISTORY
AsaoeIated PreaA.

Chicago, Feb lS--American soldiers
heve the biggest feet of any soldiers
II history, according to Allan b Al
BERT, Of the war camp committee ser
vice. But they also have the great
est chest measure, the largest hat
bands and the widest step, he staid
Our soldier is far better type
than those of our enemies or our al
lies declared Mr. Albert
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
Are You Ready,

Say, are you ready to stand at at
tention on the deck Of a torpedoel
ship, and while you feel the sensation
OF gradually sinking into the ocean
depths, lift your cap and help sweel
the patriotic strains Of the Star Span
gied Banner? How much Of a real
patriot are you, anyway if put to the
real test? Are YOU really worth it?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

important Items published in st
Louis tells us to keep on displaying
the Service Flag as foreign visitors
tc our shores have commented on the
solidarity OF the American people as
Indicated by the Red Cross service
flags displayed in millions OF win
dows throughout the land. We must
not think that because the Christ
mas membership campaign has pass
ed that the obligation 10 display the
service flag no longer exists Make
the service fiaE q permanent an
nouncomeAl that loyal American
dwell within the house on viii Il, i'd
is dia,layed II you have lost or dis
placed your service flag, ask your
chapter for another The office is
ready to supply the demand
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
)LEY KIDNEY PILLS
} BAckACHE KIDNEYS AND BLADES
MANY FLYERS KILLED ON
TEN\S AVIATION FIELD

Fort Worth, Texas, 'eb lS--A state
ment from American aviation head
quarters here, shows that Of the 81
killed at the three flying fields,
twenty were English and elel en-
Americans. The lisr includes several
mechanics who met death on The
ground The fliers have been here
four months and considering the in
tensive training and advanced courses,
the raatio of deaths is not considered
large.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
SEE 'GETS-IT' PEEL
Off THIS CORN. "
Leaves The Toe eS Smooth as the
Palm of Your Hand.

Tho corn never grew that sets it. vim
not got II never irritates the flesh uGrcr
makes your toe sore Just two drops Of
"Ucts.lt aud presto The corn )ain
vsnisbes Shortly you can pec the e0rs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Enroll now for the dieteics course
conducted by Miss Garter Of the Guth-
lie high school There will be a
class at night and in the afternoon
This course is invaluable and any one
desiring or intending to become a
nurses aid will be required to take
this course. One of the strongest
features Of this course is that the
lay-woman will be fully equipped to
care for herself and family in case
the regular trained nurses are called
Into service. Phone 9SG or COT for
further information
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
Must Expect Losses.

"Rut the American people must be
prepared for reverses and losses Our
men are great Fighters, bi' the Ger
man veterans also are gc3l fighters
at may be marked down for Ger
tainty that the German high COM
mans will put some Of Germany's best
troops opposite our 'front.'. 7hoy know
Gat our men will fight despite be-
Htlng remarks in Berlin oar front
is entirely too close to The Ehinc fot
comfort
"Nobedy need give more tEan pass
ing notice to the declaration Of Won
lHndenburg that the G'rmau army
will be in Paris 10y April / My iuag
ment is that Germany will attcmp, a
drive in the west but that il vii ac-
complish little or nosling. The recent
internal developments show clearly
that the German people have no heart
for such a military move
as FOR an allied drive 0Plius. the
Germans on the western froat it
stands to reason that the British,
French, Italian and American COM
have prepared plans Cor suct
movement"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

must not be taken by sprpr.s3 The
enemy under cover ot TO-; has beon
able 10 reach our advanced poatton'
once or twice This is pas5 Of the
pamc. but Fritz will not be 9aie to re1
poat such exploits often lie T.li be
almost cerain TO run into Ame1can
patrols
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
BLEACH YOUR
DARK SKIN
laVe Soil, Fair, Clear, Bright Skin
Use Black and White, Sent BY Man

Use Black and White, Sent BY Man
2Sc. Agents Make an Easy Living.
Just try Black and White Ointment
for white or colored folks) Apply
rs directed on package to face, neck
rms or hands 1t is very pleasant to
ing dark, sallow or blotehy skin, clear
he skin and has the effect OF bleach
ing the skin of risings, bumps, PIN.
los, blackheads, wrinkles, tan OF
treclles- giving you clear, soft, fair
right complexion, making you the
onyy Of everybody, Sold on money
lack guarantee, only 25c (stamps o.
u9in) sent by mail.
FREE
II you send 81 for four boxes Of
Dlack and White Ointment, a 25c cake
of Black and White Soap included
free. Agents make an easy LIVING
representing US. Apply for territory
and special deal. Address PIougi
Chemical Co., Dept so, Memphis
Tenn. Write now-today--Whle you
think about it. Black and white oint
nlent sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
4 n ~ " M n III la y. y y 81 n N "a "
s. OF LOCAL MOMENT W
& r. ~ M ~ e! e q. ~ q !& IL u ~ ~ u

War gardens will also help win the
war
"Mary's Ankle comes to the Royal
theatre tonight
Be a patriot Heed the thrift and
war scamp drive.
When YOU sell your laying hens, you
part with dear old friends,
Lieut. MacQuarrie will speak at the
city hall tomorrow afternoon
The present thrift campaign covers
two days. Make the most of it,
"Mary's Ankle will be shown at the
Guthrie theater tonight by Harry Ar
derry
cake the spend out Of spendtbrift
ly investing some Of your waste in
baby bonds
Postmaster Olsmth: In addition
to living rrugally also Hooyerized on
valentines last week"
Raymond Beyers who has been very
i'll following an operation, is repor, ad
getting along nicely today
The call for the water bond elec-
ton will not be forthcoming until all
specifications are arranged
The 'baby bond" and thrift stamp
campaign begins tomorrow morning
And it promises to be some drive.
furthermore, if everybody quits rails
ing hogs it won't be long until bacon
rinds become better chewing than to
bacco. a,vE EYE
Frank Kelly: My idea Of a heroic
German would be one who sent thC
kaiser a comic Valentine entitled Oh
Blowgourd.
Austria Hungarys paper money cir
culation is now backed by only 16 O
gold reserve Still it isn't much wors
than Villa money.
Harry Ardery: "An oklahoma Cit
moving picture theater is advertising
a play called Empty Pockets; | woul
make a star in that play
Fred Soehl, who likes hen fruit
My position simply is that no coun
try is fundamentally prosperous whe
eggs sell at 60c the dozen"
Bud Childs, charged with sellin
/ booze, was given another chance by
jury in county court Saturday, whe
the jury failed to agree on verdict
Division No > workers, in the bah
bond drive, to begin Tuesday, wi
meet at Haiden's grocery store {
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Take a few doses of Chamberlanh
Tablets as directed for indigestion
and YOU will soon forget about your
stomach troubles. Try it.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
6 o. q. Z. z. r z 2. = 2 2 = 2 3 M z
" TOPICS OF THE e.
IL TOWN AND STATE e
Il 2, 4 Z. Z = =. I. z; :. Z. .. z. = q e. z.
Seed Survey Delayed.

Many farmers are not giving the
school pupils the information wanted
in the seed and labor survey, accord
ing to information received by the
county agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Phone PAS, Miss Burke, or Col Horn
aday, phone 124, your Red Cross pub
licity notes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Five hundred thousand more new
tcstaments have Just been ordered for
the soldiers in Gangs and in France
ry the y NJ c A organization of the
United States.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
or BAcKACHE KIDNEYS AhC aLAppt
THREE SHOT IN RAID.

THREE SHOT IN RAID.
associated rress.
Hillsboro. III, Feb tS-Three men
were shot in a raid on | w w head
quarters here last night. One wound
ed man is expected to die
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Division No > workers, in the baby
bond drive, to begin Tuesday, will
meet at Haiden's grocery store at
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-18

Mayor Hartman Grass fires at
this time are dangerousl House
holders Should not start fires without
first notifying the fire department
Safety first, should be the watchword
with everyone during these waterless
days The fire department. will gladly
send someone to your place to watch
the fire Phone No. when you want
Aelp.