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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Kingston Messenger: Some men
seem to have married in order to
secure a victim to listen 10 their
troubles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

More than fifty different trades
are being represented by recruits at
Camp Kelly aviation field. The re-
cruits come from widely separated
placed, but most OF them from CO.
lumbus barracks, Jefferson barracks
St. Louis, Mo-, Fort Slocum, New
York; Jackson barracks, New Or
leans, and Fort Logan, Colorado.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Texas stands sixth in number of
war savings societies in operation,
1t has 263 organizations, members
OF which are pledged to regularly
save and invest their savings with
the government. This information
is contained in figures compiled to
March 10 by the national war saw
ingS committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

The Electrical Workers Union
of Sherman has purchased 500
worth of war savings stamps. The
union also purchased 5000 worth of
Liberty bonds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Work is regarded as a preycnta-
tive OF suicide among German wom-
en-, the idea being that when a wom-
an is hauling a plow, or digging po-
tatoes, or at other hard manual la
Dor she gets so tired that she goes
right to sleep at night and does not
lie awake thinking about how her
father, husband, son or brother had
been blown to pieces and buried in
obedience to the kaiser.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Uenryetta Standards We want
no peace Made in Germany" We
want and expect to get peac
Made by America" "
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Marietta News: If a man would
have a good mother-in-law it is up
to him to make good.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Gainesville (Texas) Register:
Never was a time when it was more
criminal to loaf. Get busy.
Tulsa World: Germany claims to
be after peace, but Russia begins to
think she wants the whole
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

In view of the excessive drinking
among English women OF the work
ing class, the Birmingham licensed
trade has issued a circular asking
for the assistance OF woman custom
ers to prevent the evil by not re-
naming on the premises longer than
is necessary Tor the obtaining OF
reasonable rcfreshment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Here's a new one. A Tulsa man,
in his petition for divorce, declares
his second wife has a habit OF pin
ming his little 3-year-old girl to the
clothes line with clothes pin
through her frock and letting her
hang on the line as much as an
hour. This is also something new
in Step-mothering.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Twenty Of the forty-two carloads
in the first solid trainload Of food
stuff for the allies, since the en-
barge, which reached New York last
week, were furnished by the Guthrie
Milling Company of Guthrie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Miss Margaret Woodrow VIII
son, daughter OF President Wilson,
will visit a number OF Texas cities
next month. She will speak in
Waco on the date of the opening
of the third Liberty loan campaign
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

There is no suffrage question
among the Eskimo--thc woman
owns the igloo with the man and has
equal voice in the council meetings.
And there are no veNatious ques-
tions about property rights to set
tie, because, besides the igloo and
personal belongings, there is no
property. The Eskimos cannot con-
ceiye of land as belonging to any
one person.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

Guthrie Leader Those French
courts do not seem to waste much
time rejecting appeals Judging by
the promptitude in Bolo's case.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-26

c. c. Morris, county dcmonstra-
tion agent of Grayson county, has
formed about twenty-five boys corn
and hog clubs. Many canning
clubs have also been perfected.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25

Burgess-Nash Co.-Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
THE Neu Silk
4 Petticoat is
Here

In either soft taffeta or Jer-
sey IN an extremely wide range
of clever styleS which add to
the charm of the new tailored
suits.
All the most favored shades
are represented including Navy,
Rose, Kelly, Purple, Tan, Brown
and Flesh, also Black or white
and changeable effects.
You'll find the assortment
especially pleasing with a price
range of $3.e5 to $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
VERY Smart
v Neu Neck
wear Ideas

The Autumn season brings a
great variety Of very smart and
different neckwear creations.
There are quite a number of
novelties introduced-such as
the new round and oval styles;
especially those with pleatings
and rufflings.
In fact there seems to be no
end to the entirely new effects
coming in from the eastern de-
signers and which will be shown
here first tomorrow.
Price range, Soc to $500.
"-..~.-<4N,sh Co-Main Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
A ND Then
"A There's the
Hosiery

Next to the Importance of
shoes this season will be the
hosiery. With the shoe tops
lower than usual and more
Of the hosiery showing, natural
ly good looking hosiery will be
in demand.
Our assortments of the new
lines for Fall are very extern
sive, including all silk, silk boot,
Isle and fine cotton in black,
white and colors.
Price range, Csc to $3.50.
Bursess-Nash Co.--Main Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
THENewAu-
4 tun1n Blouse
Beauties

We hear nothing but compli-
ments about the styles and
charm of the blouses we are
showing for Fall-and they are
being enthusiastically received
by our customers.
Collars are "in again"--the
half collar, the convertible col
lar, the pleated ruffling and
the shawl collar-all of which
give just the right finish when
worn over the collar Of the suit
jacket.
Of course there are many
collarless styles, too.
Price range, $2.95 to $500.
Burgess-Nash Co.-Second Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
THE Corset
4 is the Foun-
dation

Which determines the proper
style lines Of the new suit or
frock. It's the first essential to
a new garment and much de-
pends upon it being properly
fitted to suit the figure.
We carry widely varied line
of good corsets, including "Ma-
dame Irene" "Successo," "Bien
Jolie," 'La Venita," Anita"
"Stylish Stout" Memo" "Mo-
dart, warmers" Thompson"
"B. N. Special" etc.
Prices, $500 to $500.
Burgess Mash Co.-Seeond Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
A Galaxyof Very Original TAIL
ored Hat Fashions
at $500 and $3.50

\A E announce display and sale of the most varied
w collection of tailored hats at $500 and $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25
YOUR Shoes
L Are ofGreat
Importance

Don't make the mistake of
thinking that you are we'll
dressed without giving careful
thought to your shoes, for they
play an important part in your
appearance, and therefore the
selection of them demands
careful consideration.
However, if they are chosen
from our splendid showings you
can be assured that your foot
wear is all that can be desired.
Price range, $3.95 to $14.00.
Bursess-Nash Co.-Seeond Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25

The factor of quality should
hold an important place in your
coat purchase this year because
woolens have increased in
price and will become harder
to procure, for any but gov
ernment use.
We have had the durability
Of outer and inner fabrics very
much in mind in gathering the
coats for you this fall, for our
aim has been to sell you the full
measure of service in wear, Wit
every coat that passes out of
this store.
Price range, $500 to $4,000.
Burgess-Nash Co.--Second Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-25

Fully represented are the
much wanted tailored velvet
hats; in shapes we will show
all types from brims Of
great width to the close fit
ting effects, cart wheel sail
ors, dropping mushrooms,
large pokes and big floppy
tams.
Stunning hats of distinct
i've styles in tempting assort-
ments, especially arranged
for Monday. They are ex-
ceptional values, greatly un-
derpriced at $500 to 81. so.
Burgess-Nash CO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
GLENROCK OIL
Why IL Declined - Not an Invest
mCnt Yet.

Il is always futile 10 undertake to
arrive at n book valuation for the
property OF any oil concern. In fact,
book valuations as a general propo-
sition are inflated In the case Of
oil companies. large amounts OF
money may be paid into the COM
pany's treasury and used for prop
erty development, drilling OF wells,
and such wells may all be dry. Not
withstanding the valueless character
OF such company'S property thus dis
closed property investment ac-
count" may show high equities" for
the stock
Glenrock oil is reported 20 have
made successful developments. In
the Pilot Butte. Elk Basin and Big
Muddy fields in Wisconsin. II has
entered into contract with the Mid
west Refining company 20 take all
It's production. and for further devel-
opment Of its property
The stock is slightly speculative and
has had a sensational decline from
"a bout SIS. due 70 diSsension among
the members OF the underwriting
syndicate Some OF the members
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
GLENROCK OIL

That the Glenrock Oil Co. closed
it's first year of operation on Sept
is with cash on hand amounting to
$112,458 and with substantial pro-
ducing interests in four Wyoming
fields is shown by the annual report
just issued. The total cash receipts
in the year, practically all Of which
from the sale OF shares. were $780,
1885. The large payment out Of
this amount was s50s.50o on the
Norbeck Nicholson property. Other
work, new leases and advances TO
subsidiary companies.
In his statement 20 stockholders.
Pres't r. G.. Taylor states that in
the Big Muddy field. where the leases
are owned jointly with the Ohio OIL
Co, there are six producing wells.
three wells drilling. and rigs erected
for five more. There are eight pro-
ducing wells in the Elk Basin field,
where the properties likewise are
owned Jointly with the Ohio OIL Co.
In the Grass Creek field the COM
pany has a ne-sixteenth interest in
$50 acres Of producing land.
In the Pilot Butte field the COM
pany, on Sept. Is. had &c producing
wells and three drilling rigs in con-
slant operation. II was stated that
as soon as the oil stored on the prop
critics had been drawn off by the re
Gently completed pipe line, the wells
would be placed on the pump and
the oil sold steadily 20 the Midwest
Refining Co Recent dispatches
stated that about half Of the wells
had been connected up and that de-
liveries were being made at the rate
of about 1,4O0 barrels a day.
The opening OF the Pilot Butte ter
ritory marked the beginning Of the
Glenrock Co. s real progress. The
first years operations may be re-
garded merely as prepare tory work.
Glenrock shares shortly after the
company's organization and before
It had passed through the develop
ment stage, sold as high as $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
GRAIN MARKET
HAS SLOW TREND
Corn Displays HeavineSS as
Chicago Exchange is
Hit by War News.
Aa.oeLated - - .

Ah-ol4atF9 EEtos service
CHICAGO, Nov 9.-SeIling 10 an
ticipate bearish results from expect
ed official announcement Of the sign
ing OF armistice terms with Ger
many made the corn market heavy
today throughout the session. Prices
closed weak two 20 four cents net
lower with December S117 "a TO
s1.17 rs and January S1.19 IA 20
21.19 10. oats lost SIS 20 I 3-S. In
provisions the outcome ranged from
Eve cents decline 20 20 cents ad-
vance.
Belief IN the probability OF the
armistice announcement was so gen
erai that the directors Of the board
OF trade decided 20 meet at $3.50 a.
IN. Monday 70 consider an adjourn
ment OF the exchange in recognition
of and thankfulness for the ending
of hostilities and as a tribute TO
those who had lost their lives in the
conflict In some quarters there was
q disposition 20 assume that the
signing Of the armistice might prove
"a bullish factor as 70 nearby de-
liveries. although making offered
options weak A majority Of traders,
however. acted on the theory that
the immediate effect would be bear
ish all around in regard 70 corn.
Oats like corn suffered from alb
sence OF support. Nothing was heard
Of any Improvement in shipping de-
mand.
Provisions averaged higher. de-
spite weakness Of grain and hogs
Tpturns We're ascribed to an increase
in the eastward movement OF lard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
NATIONAL ACME - AMERICAN
SHIP.
Former SeemS Oycr-Capitalized-
American ship War Stock.

Former SfPulS ONcr-N alltauIeD-
American ship War Stock.
National Acme is a stock which
does not impress us favorably. 1t
seems Over-capitalized on the basis
Of its readjusted capitalization The
excuse for ballOoning the capital
was large earnings and increased
prosperity. The increased prosperity
was due i'm a large measure 10 CON
ditions brought about 10y the war.
Ii cannot be expected that the COM
pany will continue TO show anything
like present earnings. with return
10 normal times
We consider the motor stocks. dis
tnctly within the peace group.
While White Motors has received a
great deal Of war business. we con-
slider il one of the peace stocks. and
look for a continuation OF its bust
ness in peace times.
American ship We consider in the
war group. Its prosperity cannot be
expected 70 extend beyond a certain
limited period after the war. We
suggest sales of American Ship and
National Acme and holding White
Motor and Peerless Motor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
MARKETS
PITTSBURGH LIVE STOCK.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Nov. O-CATTLE
supply light. market steady. choice,
Slj.fON IL I0 prime. S1j7001670: good,
sl5OOG1GOO. ridy butchers. S13JOd145O
fair. S1OJON 1850, common, $1,000 1850
common 20 god fat bulls. 5000 II 90 ;
common % good tat COWS. $500 1000
heifers. $1,000 l1JO fresh COWS and
springcrs. SGON11O. veal calves. $3.50
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply 100
head; market steady; prime wethers,
ST. -; good mixed. s. JO69.jO; fair mix
Ell. S6JOd7JO; culls and common, $1,000
40. lambs $1525
HOGS Receipts. 80 doubledecks mar
ket 15-2Jc lower: prime heavy hogs
S17 7Oaf7SO mediums. S17.GOs7 u. - /:
heavy Workers S172jd17 30: light York
ers, S16JOM 20; pigs. S1G.&JN 1850 /;
TOughs, S12DMl62J stays Sl2.O0H1G2J;
heavy mixed, S17.GO01I-GJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

STOCK MARKET
FAIRLY STRONG
Entire List Rallies Before the
Active CIoSe-MetaIS and
Motors Prominent.

News-Times Special Service:
NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Extension
OF the revolutionary movement in
Germany and further victories OF
the allied forces along the western
battle front were the incentives Of
today's short but fairly strong stock
market.
Prices were one to two and a half
POINTS higher at the opening. oils
and some of the leading transporta-
lions holding back The entire list
reacted irregularly before the end
of the first hour, but rallied quite
generally at the active close.
Metals and motors figured more
than ordinarily in the speculative
I'D equipments made moderate gains.
United States Steel ended at frac-
tional advance Incidentally, the
United States Steel tonnage figures
for October showed a nominal in
cIcase. Sales amounted 20 475, 900
Shaies
The weekly bank statement con-
Stituted a moderate reversal Of last
Saturdays returns, actual loans and
discounts increasing almost S22.-
100000 with a corresponding gain
in reserves of members at the fed
cral reserve bank. Excess reserves
made the slight gain OF $13.161.G0O.
There was n broad inquiry for
bonds, international sales (par
value) aggregated S5,575. 900. Old
United States bonds were unchanged
on call for the week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
COMMONWEALTH y. 4 L.
The Troubles of the COmpany-GOv-
eminent Aid PrObabIe-Utllities
Should Not BE Sacrificed

Commonwealth Power & Light
like the majority of the utility com
panies. has been suffering through
war conditions. high prices for ma
terial. labor. etc. 1t is significant
that during the seven years 1911
1918 the preferred stock showed
average earnings of about IA 1-2 per
cent. while the common stock show
ed about per cent The same re-
suits can reasonably be expected
under normal conditions. The COM
pany made application to the gov
eminent recently for aid in
financing maturing obligations. par
ticularly it's bonds and although we
believe that favorable action Of
some sort will be taken shortly, no
decision has yet been reached. We
believe the worst has probably been
seen in the public utility situation
and advise holders not TO sacrifice
their securities at this tine as
utilities are peace stocks" AS you
will see on reference TO Intimate
Talks TO Investors in the last issue.
the action of the market in the near
future should be favorable TO util-
tiles as a group.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

ard Of Indiana and CheseDrough are
among the best OF the Standard Oil
group and investors who purchased
this class of securities and held re-
CARELESS of market action or tenn
porary fluctuations have been well
rewarded in the long run. We do
not think il advisable for you TO sell
your shares now and attempt to re-
purchase at lower levels, as there is
no guaranty that the shares will de-
cline and in taking chances with the
market you might never have an OPP
portunity of repurchasing. We do
not think that these issues will de-
cline seriously following the war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
GALENA'S NEW AND OLD PFD.
New Stock Almost Like Second


Observation-Disclosures.
Your inquiry as 20 the ranking OF
the old and new preferred stocks OF
the Galena Signal Oil company.
serves a useful purpose as this mat
ter has not before been made clear.
TO our knowledge, in any financial
publication. The two stocks do not
rank alike. The old stock Of which
there Is $4,000. 600 outstanding is not
callable. and has preference as to
dividends over the new preferred,
and as 20 assets in the event of
liquidation of the company. 1t Is.
therefore. practically first pre-
ferred stock. although not thus des-
ignated The new preferred, con-
sequently, tc all interest and pur-
poses is a second preferred stock.
paying the same dividend rate.
ranking second as TO dividends and
assets and is callable at rs and
interest. We regard both issues as
desirable for investment. with the
old issue preferable. because of it's
priority in position and because the
assets added by the new issue have
materially strengthened is position.
Earnings applicable TO the payment
OF preferred dividends. are estimated
at about seven times the amount re-
quired before the payment OF taxes.
After allowance for increased in
come and excess profits taxes they
are estimated 10 be about four times
the dividend requirements. Acquisi-
ton by the Galena Signal Oil COM
any Of the Cullinan interests in the
Petroleum Refining company. Re-
public Production company and the
American Petroleum company. and
the election of J. +. Cullinan as
director 10 the Galena Signal oil
company would seem to indicate
closer relationship between this
company and the Houston oil COM
pany. OF which Mr.. Cu1linan is re
puted 10 be the owner. of one
half interest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
RAILROADS ATTRACTIVE.
sitiOn - The Pacific" Group
Strong

We have nothing 10 add 10 tn,
favorable comments we have made
on Union Pacific. Southern Pacih,
and Southern Ry pfd. in recent is
sues, and strongly advise you to hold
YOUR shares II might be desira bic
To diversity your investment some
what. in which event Chesapeake a
Ohio. baltimore & Ohio. pfd.. North
ern Pacific. and y. Y. Central ar,
IN n very favorable position from tn,
point OF view OF earnings. dividends
and government guaranty 10 justify
either further commitments or 8
partial switch OF some Of your hold
ings 70 secure variety. Southern
Pacific is an exceptionally good in
vestment. in fact one OF the best
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
INTERNATIONAL PAPER.
4 War StOck-Purchase not Recon-
mendCd

international Paper has been
highly exploited as a war issue. We
cannot recommend its purchase at
the present time In line with other
issues which have been war prosper
Gus. we believe It will see a lower
have not much TO invest. we feel es-
pecially strongly that YOU should not
assume the risk involved by buying
this stock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
MEDIUM GRADE BONDS.
Denver & r. C.. Mop and New
Orleans. II. & VI. Possess Profit


Denver & Rio Grande Refdg 5s
Missouri Pacific Gen. Is and New
Orleans. Texas & Mexico 5s are fair
" good speculative bonds which do
not enjoy n very high rating but
can be considered as equal in meri
10 semi-investment preferred stocks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Pres't Franklin OF international
Mercantile Marine says the British
offer for the purchase OF the COM
pany's foreign bottoms. If accepted
will add between f26. 00O.O 900 and
a.. 900. 900 20 the treasury Of the
British companies. SeN eral impor-
tant points are 10 be adjusted be-
fore action can be taken. The cash
mentioned will include the purchase
price and the cash already IN the
treasures of these companies. which
at present is about $4,000. 900. Al
lowing SIP. 600. 600 for the real estate
md other properties exclusive OF the
ships. an authority stated that the
purchase price OF the ships showed
bout 500 "A ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
MIDWEST OIL.
MIDWEST OIL.
Not ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Appears
Over capitalized.

Midwest Oil is a speculation pure
and simple. 1t is literally Over-cap-
italized. i'm our judgment, and the
cOmpany's title TO certain oil lands
Is under attack by the government.
II is Of course impossible 10 say how
the litigation will terminate. IL has
contract with the Midwest Rein
ing Co. for its oil production which
is OF such unfavorable nature that
the government as a party in inter
est is trying 10 have it modified.
Earnings from the land in question
are being impounded during the
period of litigation, pending a de-
termination of actual ownership.
We do not regard the shares as at
tractive at the present levels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
Investment Inquiries

were dissatisfied with the way the
stock was being handled in the mar
ket and commenced selling. Others
followed suit and the stock was left
10 support itself entirely. The COM
pany has fair production in Wyom-
ing. The stock is not regarded as an
investment. although It undoubtedly
possesses speculative possibilities OF
a certain character.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
CHICAGn LINZ sTOCK.

tTIy L. \. Bureau OF Markets.
CHICAGO. Nov. HOGS Estimated
receipts. 1J.OOo market steady. lower
top. $500. butchers hogs heavy. Sits
CISCO. packing hogs. heavy. $4,000
172J. medium and mixed, S17O0M17GO
light S1715d 1900; pigs. 81. JOQ1j %
roughs SO ia 1925.
GATTLE-Estimated receipts 1000
market higher.
SHEEP-Estimated receipts, 5000
market lower
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
NEWSPAPER
MAY PUBLISH ALL NEWS

TOXIC Newspapers OF Japan.
forbidden during the recent rice
riots 70 publish anything about the
disorders. won a decided concession
from the government which now
has placed the press under the same
kind Of voluntary censorship as ex-
lists in the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
COSDEN n co.
L. IL Bargain?-COmparisOn Will
Island oil.

attractive at current levels. al
though il is selling considerably
lower than the prices which former
~ prevailed. The stock is not a bar
gain around merely by reason o.
the great decline. although the
chances favor an important rally If
the present activity in the oil group
is maintained.