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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
WILL KEEP
CLOSE TAB
ON SUGAR

In an attempt to reach a plan
whereby definite records ofs sugar
sales made in Chickasha may be
kept, Arthur Ersland, secretary of
the Retail Merchants association
called a meeting this morning of gro
GERS of Chickasha for Thursday night
at the farm bureau office Every
grocer in the city will be expected
to be present and lend a voice in
making plans to assist the food adj
ministration. Mr.. Ersland stated this
morning.
The food administration has recent
ly issued orders to all county dicta
tors to maintain the strictest check
on all sugar purchases in order that
distribution may be equal to all GUS
toners. "Repeaters" on sugar orders
are to be discouraged and both gro
GERS and consumers are warned
against exaggerated sugar orders, ac-
cording to c. NJ Hollingsworth, coun-
ty administrator
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14

workmen classified and unsldlled for
the ciyi!mn service and now have a
reserve ready for immediate call
Another car load Of men win be
billed out to Virginia tonight and one
each day thereafter unti the artil-
lery camp is supplied, the office stat
ed at noon today. 1t is practically
certain that at least one more ship
ment VIII be made from here this
week.
Other civilian recruiting offices Of
the state have been carrying on an
extensive enrolment campaign dur
ing the past few weeks and on an av-
erage Of two car loads of men per
day were leaving the central office
at Oklahoma City the first OF this
week, state examiners state. Tulsa,
Enid, Lawton and Ardmore are also
shipping mechanics and other kinds
of workmen as fast as government
needs are reported.
Discouraging farm conditions in the
western part Of the state are giving
scores of farmers and farm hands
to the local recruiting branch to seek
work, it was announced today. Wash
ita, Kiowa and Comanche counties
will produce practically nothing due
to the drouth, letters of several APP
Dlicants for government construction
work declare. The stream of volun-
-eers from surrounding counties for
work in munition factories and ship
will be almost inexhaustible,
federal employment here believe
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
REGULATION
OF PRICE is
EXPECTED
Movement Launched by Bankers
Gives Promise of Relieving Cot
ton Situation; All Interests
Lined up in Favor of It.

AT a netting OF the advisory com
mittee of the Oklahoma Bankers AS
sociation held at Oklahoma City last
week decisive steps we're taken to-
ward he stablization of cotton prices
and members of the committee now
believe that definite results on the
movement are in sight. Bankers and
growers of the state have lined up
solidly for a government regulation
Of the sale of this falls cotton crop
and have already obtained the support
of national representatives. the asso-
citation secretary reports.
Mass meetings intended to place
the whole cotton growing belt in
harmony Fl steps that are to fol-
low the natianl legislature have
been conducted al over Oklahoma
during the past week and every
where the situation is tense for q
record push, members Of the commit
tees stated Resolutions PASSED at the
first meeting of southern bankers at
Now Orleans recently have been
adopted all over the cotton belt Let
ters indorsing the work of the cot
ton price committee that was ap.
pointed by the deleates to Washin-
ton at Oklahoma City several weeks
ago are now in the hands of repre-
sentatiyes of the Bankers Association
and cotton growers of Oklahoma ready
to be presented the department heads
at the national capital f. T. Chand-
Ter of the Oklahoma National Bank
who was one Of the pioneers in the
cotton stabilization movement has
been appointed to meet with United
States senators and committee chair
men at Washinton stated today that
the organization Of growers and bank
ers all over the state was reaching
a point where a favorable response
to their actio nmight now be expected
1t has been the opinion of bankers
in the cotton rowin sections of the
United States that a crisis in the cot
ton market even worse than that ex-
Continued on Page Two)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
GOOD CORN
FOR FAIR
RECEIVED
Fine Samples Come from South
ern Part Of County; Agent ow-
en- Going After First Honors
for Grady at State Fair.

Samples of corn that are believed
to be as good as any in Oklahoma
began arriving at the Farm Bureau
this morning from the southern Part
of Grady county ready for display
at the annual free fair which will
be held here September 9-12 County
farm agent, ]. w. Owens, has just re-
turned from Rush Springs with other
exhibits that show up well for a
bumper farm show in September and
members of the fair association have
entered active plans for The fair with
the belief that Grady county will land
first place at the State exhibit in
October
Corn in the Rush Springs vicinity
will produce as high as forty bushel;
per acre in some fields, Mr. owen!
estimated today. Milo maize, kaffil
and feterita which are now being
harvested in some places are almos
up to the normal standard for tht
county and township and distric
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
BURG GETS
IN WORK AT
POCASSET
Robs Five Houses in One Night
and Vanishes with Considerable
Swag; Election Board Mem
Der Loses Tobacco.

To wake up at the usual hour OF
the morning, give forth the usual
yawn and reach for the bed post
where hung the trousers, only to find
that said article of wearing apparel
is absent even so far absent as the
middle of the chicken lot, is enough
to jar any man wide awake in an
instant This is exactly what hap
pened yesterday morning to r. p.
Wynee, postmaster of Pocasset.
Not only did he discover that his
pants were removed from the house
to the chicken lot, but he also dis
covered that $40 gold piece, a five
dollar bill and some small change
had been removed from the pants.
Also a watch was missing.
Upon further investigation it was
discovered that a total of five Po-
casset houses had been entered and
looted during the night. In every in
stance the work of the prowler had
been the same. They had entered,
removed the trousers of the man Of
the house. from bed post, chair or
what not, and had in the seelusion
of the yard removed all valuables
therefrom.
Besides the loss at the Wynne
home the following residences were
visited with the corresponding re-
suits: J. NJ Winfree, $3.50 taken;
w. e. Bingham, depot agent, SIS, ap-
proximately $50 in company funds
overlooked; E. Hill, a watch and
$3.50 in cash; Homer Canaan, AZ
cents and a plug of "store bought
tobacco. Mr. Canan is a member Of
the Grady county election board, and
announced that after a diligent search
of the premises, he found the tobac-
co.
Mr. Wynne, who was in Chickasha
today, stated that the affair occurred
about 2 o'clock and that he was
aroused by neighbor who was chas-
ing a man down the alley A moment
later they heard an auto being driv-
en- at top speed north on the Minco
road Rewards have been offered for
the arrest of the burglar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
FIRST BALE
OF COTTON
is RECEIVED

Arriving much earlier than usual
the first bale of 1918 cotton was re,
ceiyed in Chickasha today. 1t was
grown by Walter BENJAMIN on land
belonging to J. S. Browne. four miles
east and six miles south of Chickasha
Mr.. Benjamin says he has sixty
acres from which he may gather
fifteen bales. He was offered ten
cents a pound for his cotton in the
seed but had not sold it at an early
hour this afternoon. It was thought
probable that he would be paid a
premium by the business men of the
city according to custom.
4 could have gathered this cotton
last week" said Mr.. Benjamin. The
staple was said to be of average
quality and the seed was pronouced
better than expected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14

fairs scheduled for the first weel
in September win run out an exhibit
that viii rival the counties that have
been visited b yrains southern Grady
farm boosters say.
Although the northern part of the
county will not hold township fairs
before the general county fair, organi
cation for the meet here is prog ass
ing well, it has been reported to the
farm bureau Minco, Tuttle and Gil
bert viii furnish the only wheat and
broom corn samples on display here
this year the growth having cut
this year, the drouth having cut the
corn and late feed stuff from half to
completely north of Chickasha to the
county line.
A meeting of the fair association
will be held here Saturday at which
time the grounds committee will start
work on the halls at Shanoan Springs
Funds for fixing up the fair grounds
have already been granted by the
county. Equipment in the way of
the county halls. pens. etc, will be
arranged next week and steps will be
taken toward filling out the amuse-
ment program for the show.
Following is the statement issued
from the farm agents office today
with regards to the September fair:
"Everyne who maks an exhibit at
either the county or township fair
will be stimulated to better produc-
tion and increased effort in 1919
crop. Let it be either live stock or
crop exhibits, no man can fail to be
encouraged to do more to furnish the
nation and our allies with plenty of
food and material from now on to the
end of the war.
1--WE must not look upon our fair as
a mere county proposition. We must
take broader and more comprehen.
sive view of the matter and feel that
our efforts to produce and our small
expenditures for premiums are nation
al matters calculated to instil into
all who observe our efforts a desire
to do just a little more than ever be-
foreto hasten the end of the war and
to care for those who fight our bat
ties while thus engaged.
Savings and Thrift Stamps. This is
"All premiums win be paid in War
Savings Ssamps and Thrift Stamps
strictly a war help, and it is hoped
that no one can find room to com
plain Of this method. If all who have
the genuine simn pure war spirit
and we all have twill do just a lit
tie, we will have a fair we will all |
feel proud of. We will bring speakers
of national and international fame
here to address the people, and this
alone viii be forth all the fair will
cost Come right along now with fair
spirit and let's all do our part. When
we all help little there is no room
for burden on afew7
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14

man over to Nym Wyatt which lat
ter officer brought him to Chickasha
and the Grady county jail. Fuller
claims he did not know that Niece
hee was dead when he left the farm
for Rush Springs.
Three persons other than the prin-
cipals saw the shooting according to
early statements They were Mrs.
George McGehee, wife of the dead
man, ana Fuller's two boys.
Fuller is a man probably 40 years
old, while McGehee was about 5S at
the time of his death. McGehee has
lived near Rush Springs for a mum
Der of years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14

avail themselves Of the facilities of
the Federal Reserve banks ana the
War Finance Corporation which are
prepared TO render support to such
efforts.
Each borrower win be required,
as part Of his contract, to agree
thai, if his yield is seven bushels per
acre, or more, he will pay into "a
guaranty fund n sum equal to 25 per
cent Of the amount loaned him to
cover any losses that may occur II
the amounts 50 contributed exceed
the actual loss by the government,
the excess viii be returned pro rata
to the contributors
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
BOYS WILL
REGISTER
AUGUST "A
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washinton. Au Alt was an
nounced by the provost marshal ken
erals office today that August "a has
been fixed as the date for the next
registration of American boys reach
ing their majority since June last.
To prepare for any delay in the
passage Of the new man power bill.
fixing draft ages from eighteen to
fortyfiye. Gen. Crowder today issued
orders to state headquarters to get
ready for the registration on August
"a.
1t is planned to hold the registra-
tion of men between eighteen and
twenty-one and between thirety-one
and forty-fiye early in September il
the bill is passed by the time ex-
pected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
Germans Apparently to Make q
Stand; Show Much Activity
in Attempt to Find where
Next Blow Will Fall.
BRITISH MAKE GAIN
ON FLANDERS FRONT
Operations Limited to Artillery;
Central Powers May Accept
Wilson S Policy in Attempt to
End War Without Decision.
BY United Press.

BY United Press
Paris. August 14.-While the Ger.
mans have gained equilibrium in Pi-
cardy at least temporarily and ap-
uarently have determined to make a
stand on the Brya-Roye- -Lahigny-No.
yon line. they are showing unusual
jumplness along the whole front.
They are trying by small raids for
prisoners and persistent reconnois-
sance to find where General Foch's
next punch will land on the widely
scattered front attempting to ascer-
tain what new doses the allies are
mixing for them and where it will be
administered. Meanwhile. Foch is
keeping them up in the air by exert
ng strong pressure at vital points
along the German line
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
Diplomats Scent Peace Move

By United Press.
Washington. Aug. 14-That Ger
many and Austria will offer to sub
NIT to President Wilson's policy of
self-determination Alsace-Lorraine and
the Austro-Italian provinces. in the
new peace offensive of the central
powers is expected on the strength
Of diplomatic advices received today.
Reports arriving from various sources
telling of political manipulaions in
Alsace-Lorraine. are taken to ndi-
cate desperate effort on the part of
Germany to end the war without u
military decision.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
PRAISE FOR
REGIMENT
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washinton. Au. 1.-THE 133rd rex
iment of the S3rd L. S. Division was
the American unit taing part in the
Observation-Disclosures offensive in
Picardy General March announced to-
day at his conference with newspaper
correspondents
This rciment operated near Chi
milly. capturing three officers. 15O
men and seven big guns from the Ger
mans. The regiment won the highest
praise for its conduct General March
says.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
FIX BOND AT $4,000

Dewitt Hamilton, colored, held for
the killing Of Grant Frankling in this
city, was granted bail today in the
sum of $4,000. His attorney, Robert
Fortune, stated that the defendant
expected to furnish the required
bond.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
Navies to Cooperate

Dy UHIItU IItSS.
Rome. Aug. 14.-The cooperation
of the Italian and American nayies
in operations in the Adriatic and
Mediterranean is the chief concern
of the mission Of Franklin Roosevelt
assistant secretary of the United
States navy department it was an.
nounced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14

BY United Press.
London Aug. 14.-mcreasing activ-
ity in Flanders. with a slight ad-
vance for the British in the center OF
the salient. was announced by Mar
shal Haig in his report to the war Of
flee today.
In Picardy artillery fighting contin.
ued during the night but there was no
infantry action on the French por-
tion Of the front.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
Two okIahomana victims

By United Press.
Washinton Au. Ill. s. Woo5-
ward of NIildew Oklahoma. wa
killed in action and NJ. w. Gray OF
Texola Oklahoma. died of wounds in
France. according to the casualty
list issued by the war department.
today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
Todax,s Casualty List.

By United Press.
Washington, Aug 1.-THE casual
ties reported by the war department
today totaled 10i Sixty-nine were
killed in action
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
spanish-cerman Rreak Expected.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. IA diplomatic
break between Spain and Germany
is considered probable in allied cir
cles and among neutrals. However.
t is believed unlikely that Spain will
become an actual combatant in the
war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
een. Humbert Stake.

BY United Press.
With the Americans Afield, Aug.
14.-Following the successful adj
vance of his right wing in the Disc
yalley. General Humbert is now strik-
ing northward in that region almost
at a right angle with the main battle
front.
While this operation is under way
the French forces are infiltratng the
ravines between the tiny hills.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14

You will find all theEE
local news every day
in The Daily Express
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04
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LABOR

IABUh
Information for work where men can get
from 3Sc to e0c per hour; women zoe to soc,
can be had of E. G. Gitchell. 1857 State street,
Jewett Inn, tel 42s-l2, Montpelier, VT 145tls
WANTED Small family, no children, would
like heated apartment of or 4 rooms adj
dress IF j. E. care Of Times office. 145tlt
TO RENT-Three furnished rooms suitable
for light housekeeping; inquire at 81 Maple
avenue l45tf
TO RENT-Tenement AT 40 Ayers street I;
modern eonveniences; inquire of v. E. Ayers.
145tf
MRS. soWDEN'S PRIVATE SCHOOL will
reopen Sept. at 20 Academy street enroll
early, as only limited number can be accom-
modated; tel 7se-M. l45tl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04
GROTON

A. G, Taisey of Montpelier was Wis
itor in town from Saturday until Mon
day afternoon.
Bartlett Hall left Monday for Lyndon
vile, where he viii attend the Vail agri-
cultural school.
Miss Minnie Lang went to Moretown
on Monday, where she viii teach this
fall.
Wilfred Lagare of Bellows Falls was in
town from Saturday until Tuesday to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. f..
Lagare.
Miss Florence Martin of Barre Town
arrived here Monday, ready for the open
ing of her school Tuesday morning
Mr.. and Mrs A. W. Coffrin and Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Carbee were at their
cottage at Groton pond over the holiday
Cards have been received here an
nouncing the marriage of Ralph Lord
and Miss Myra Walker Of ST. Johnsbury.
The many friends of Mr.. Lord in Groton,
his former home, extend congratulations
and best wishes
GIUSEPPE Volpi and Sylvia Sanin were
married Monday afternoon at their home
on Pine street, NJ D. Coffrin, justice of
the peace, performing the ceremony
They recently came to Groton from
South Ryegate, and are occupying the
Stevens house.
Mr., and Mrs b. A. Webber of Barre
came Saturday to visit friends here.
Mr. Weber returned to his home Mon
day, leaving Mrs. Wdbber and Miss
Gladys Weber to pass the week
Mrs. C. B. Page was a recent visitor
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Page in Bradford
Mrs. Manley Carpenter and child have
moved from Post Mills to the tene-
ment in the Honor's house. Her hus-
band joined the colors several months
ago. Curtis Carpenter, the latter's ia,
Their, will reside with her.
Mrs John A. Chalmers went to st.
Johnsbury Monday for a visit of several
! days,
The name of Leslie Thurston of Bel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04
WAITSFIELD

Mrs. Lawrence How'd and little daugh-
ter, Barbara, of Montpelier are visiting
relatives in town.
The ladies of the Home circle will
serve their last supper of the season at
the Congregational church Wednesday at
$50.
Miss Harriet Smith and Mrs Todd
were in Montpelier Friday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Seymour and
three children and Edward Baekus, all OF
Fitchburg, Mass, were guests at Mrs.
George Pierces Saturday.
D. II. Skinner and Miss Esther Skin
ner were in Waterbury Monday.
All schools in town begin next Mon
day, Sept. 8.
Miss Elizabeth johnson of New York
City is a guest at d. Fl. SINNERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heald returned Monday
to their home in West Somerville, Mass.
Loren Allen and Miss Hilda Allen of
Barre were guests at A. B. fuckers on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph c. Tucker OF
Warren spent Labor day in town.
Mrs. b. L. Savage went Monday to
New York to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Zangerle.
John Richardson and wife OF Richmond
were in town Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Town of Burling,
ton were at B. L, Sayage's Monday.
The Waitsfield canning sugar permits
will now be issued to those who are emit
tied to receive them. Application must
be made to the local food administrator.
J. A. Smith and wife and Miss Alice
Smith spent Monday in Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hand, Misses Ere
da, Beulah and Beatrice Hand of Water
bury were in town Sunday.
William Rudd of Waterbury was a
Sunday guest at J. A. Smiths.
Miss Elsie Long and Miss Evelyn Jos
lyn began their school in North Fayston
Tuesday.
Miss Abbie Minor spent Tuesday in
Montpelier,
Mrs. Lysle Kingsbury and little son
Meriden. returned to their home in Der
ry, n. H., Tuesday.
Miss Mildred Farr arrived In town on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Moriarty and
children spent the weekend in st. Al
bans.
A service flag with SO stars has been
hung in the library
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY

lows Falls, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
Thurston of this place, was noticed
among the list of young men belonging
to the rife and pistol team which went
last week to Camp Perry, O., to attend
the annual shoot of the country under
the recent order from the war depart.
ment. The home folks are always in
terested in, and glad to learn of the sue
cess Of any of our boys.
Miss Viola Lagare returned to her
school work at st. Johnsbury Monday,
having passed the summer vacation at
her home here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04

the enjoyment of the evening. Punch,
cake and cookies were served for refresh
ments. Mrs. John Sanborn furnished the
music on the piano Mr.. Hoods many
friends wished him good luck.
William Thayer, who has been spend
ing a week with his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. 4. G. Poole, returned Monday
to his home in Woodsville, N. H.
Schools went into session Sept 3, with
Misses Percival and Mills as teachers
They are boarding with Mrs. Fred Bagley,
Edward Herring, ar, has returned to
his work in West Someryille, Mass.
Misses Catherine and Avis Smith are
home with their mother, Mrs. Gordon
Smith.
Mrs. Robert Adams has been in Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04
VEST TOPSHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. Tardee and daughter,
Margaret, and Mr.. and Mrs. o. +. Bagley
of Bridgeport, Conn, are spending their
Is days vacation here.
Albert Parks has returned to his home
in Hyde Park, Mass.
Hiias Church and Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Church and daughter of New Hampshire
came Saturday night to spend the next
day with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floran Church.
number of the younger people gath
cred at the village hall Friday evening
to tender farewell to Edwin S. Hood
on the eve of his departure for Swanton.
Dancing, promenading and games were
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04
Notice.

All those having bills against the Cen
trail Labor union of Barre and vicinity
for supplies to the Labor day epicnic
please have same in the hands of the
secretary not later than Saturday, Sept.
Z, as the committee wishes to clean the
matter up as soon as possible. Angus
Mcdonald, secretary
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-04

Special to-day at Park theatre, Ed
mund Breese in "The Shooting Of Dan
McGrew," an absorbing picture, sure to
satisfy; also Paramount Mack Sennett
comedy. adv.