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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
"Drouth District" of Oklahoma
Nearly Trebles Fourth Loan
Quota with Total Figures
Still Incomplete. :
ALL COUNTIES MORE
THAN DOUBLED QUOTA
Drive Staged Without oratory; !;
Workers Had to Combat Peace
Propaganda and Spanish
Influenza Epidemic.

"The Fifth Liberty Loan district,
commonly known as the drouth dis
trict Of Oklahoma, has nearly treb--
led its quota for the Fourth Liberty
loan. To He'll with the kaiser, the
peace propaganda, the drouth and
the Flu"
That is the way Vim. II. Donahue,
chairman of the Fifth Oklahoma dis
trict, summed up >his semi-final re-
port to State Chairman L. e. Phil
lips in a telegram sent this morn
ing, following receipt Of returns from
the eleven counties comprising the
Fiftl Oklahoma district
Returns Not Complete.
Mr.. Donahue pointed out that the
condition in Grady county, relative
TO the inability of the county chair.
man to get complete returns from
sall township committeeman on time,
is typicai or the remaining ten coun-
ties in the district No report in
the hands of the district chairman
is complete, yet in every instance,
the county has more than doubled
its quota.
Following are the latest reports
received by District Chairman Dona-
hue: Caddo Quota s84,600, sub
scriptions, $172150.
Cotton; Quota $4,000. subscrip.
tions, $82,50O.
Comanche: Quota, $l35,OOO, sub
scriptions, $3S6,25O.
Grady: Quota, $4,000, subscrip.
tions, $4,000.
Greer Quota, $4,000, subscrip-
tions, $i0,350
Harmon Quota, s7,7oo, subscrip-
tions, $4,000
Jackson: Quota, $13,35O, subscrip,
tions, $52,35O.
jefferson; Quota, s3S,aOo. sub
scriptions. $4,000.
Kiowa: Quota, 25,65o, subscrip.
tions, $S6,O50.
stephens: Quota, s95,25O subscrip-
tions, $122,75
Tilman: Quota $13,S50, subscrip-
tions, $4O550.
Grand Total Shown.
The grand total of the IL counties
comprising the Fifth district was
$589,6OO and the subscriptions re.
ceived to date and which do not
show the complete returns, show al
total of $1,427,l0O This figure is but
s339,9OO shy of the three times the
\ quota and with the final reports yet
to be received, officials are pointing
to the outside chance of the "drouth
district" of Oklahoma rolling up
three times the allotment
Considering tho drouth conditions,
the peace propaganda and the FLU
situation, the latter of which barred
all public meetings during the drive,
the comparison of the Fourth loan
figures with that of the Third shows
decidedly favorable, Liberty Loan
workers state. The total subscrp-
tions for the third loan, as shown by
the official figures, give the Fifth
Oklahoma district $3,9S5,f50
People Bought Willingly.
zone of the biggest features OF the
campaign in the Fifth district during
the Fourth Loan, according to the
reports of the county chairmen, was
that in practically no quarter was it
necessary to wage a strenuous cam
paign," said Mr.. Donahue "The peo.
pie who were supposed to buy bonds,
just simply bought them and that
was about all there was to it. There
were, of course, a few cases where
some pressure was necessary, but
when compared with the thousands
of loyal Oklahomans who did their
part willingly the number who at
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
OklahOn1anS In
Casualty List
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Oct 26-The follow
ing casualties are reported by the
Commanding General of the Ameri
can Expeditionary Forces: Died
from accident and other causes, 3;
died OF disease, 8; wounded, degree
undetermined, SS; missing in action,
G. Total, 1O5.
The list includes the following Ok
lahomans:
Wounded degree undetermlned) ::
Sergeant Clyde r. Mccoy, Drumright,
okla; Privates James h. Daugherty,
Allen, okla; JOS, Straka, Moore,
Okla
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Franoo.British Advance.

BY United Press.
London, Oct. 26.--The British and
French are attacking between the
Lys and tho Escault east of Courtrai.
on front Of about Is miles, Field
Marshal Haig announces in a special
Belgian communique. The British
have captured Gotechem and Inoy-
hom. The French have reached
lZulte.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Yanks Still Advancing.

By United Press.
Washington, Oct 26.-Fighting on
tho American Verdun front continued
violently with the Yanks slowly ad'
w,acing ~ the face Of stubborn
fighting, General Pershing reported.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Americans Clear Forest
(Dy Fred S Ferguson, United Press
Correspondent

Correspondent
With the American Armies in
France, Oct. 26.--The Americans
have cleared tho Germans out of tho
important Bourgoyne forest, north
of Grand Pre-, driving sharp wedge
into the enemy lines.
The forest was taken in short
rushes the doughboys then swing
ing eastward behind the German
lines and threatening to cut off the
Boches northwest of Grand Pre-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Allied Diplomats Meet.

BY United Press.
Paris, Oct 26.-The interallied dip
lomatic council meets Tuesday in
Versailles, it was announced today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Discuss Abdication.

BY United Press.
Copenhagen, Oct. 2G.-German news.
papers are openly discussing whether
the kaisers abdication is necessary
to secure peace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Merchants, Farmers, Bankers, Re
call wet Fall" of Former
Years as Grady Gets
Best Rain Ever.
WHEAT CROP NOW 3
ASSURED MOISTURE
Two Moistures Meet" Says
Dwyer; Prospects Bright for
Bumper Crops; Let Err
Rain" is Verdict.

The chance Tor short wheat pas
ture, a short wheat crop, a "nubbin'
crop and all similar shortages along
agricultural lines in Grady county
went glimmering last night and to
day, when ]. Pluv opened the gates
and turned on one Of the greatest
rains this section has seen in years
At 7 O'Clock this morning the gov
ernment gauge here registered 1.SC
inches
The precipitation did not come in
gusts or blasts but, starting about
midnight continued at a steady but
consistant gait throughout the re
naming hours of the night and at
noon there were few signs Of let
up.
Harkens Back Other Days.
As the steady downpour continued,
merchants and bankers gazed out
through their rain soaked windows
and as their smiles grew broader,
they were reminiscent Of other days.
"That wet fall" of such and such a
year. was spoken OF frequently and
old timers swapped yarns of how
wagons used to "bog up on Chick
asha avenue and speculate how many
horses it would take to pull an emp
ty wagon up the main stem now if
the town were minus the paving.
Few farmers were in town, the pos
sibility Of getting here made unlikely
by the soggy conditions Of the roads.
The few who were able to arrive
were smiling and rubbing their hands
after the fashion of a typical Uncle
Sop' who has just cashed out $40
sale on $l25 pawn ticket
1.-TWO Moistures" Met
"This is the stuff, said Col. t. II,
Dwyer 81 believe the two mois-
lures have about met | mean tho
sub moisture and that coming from
the surface What that's the case,
there's going to be a crop. When
they don't meet, there's no use to
play ball, cause there's nothing do
ing"
THE wheat pasture is now a GER
tainty," said Roy c. Smith. @That's
what we planted the wheat for this
year. We had to have pasture. Now
we have it, If anything happens to
the wheat crop next spring, we viii
have attained our ends because the
stock will have wintered on it. In
the spring we can plow it up and
plant cotton, if that action becomes
necessary"
"Get More Mules"
Ben F. Johnson was in a particu-
larly pleasant franc Of mind I'VE
haven't had anything like this in
years." said he. Let the good work
continue. want it to rain so much
that the boys will sink to the hubs
every time they get off the pave
ment. Let EN- stick / hope it gets
so wet a single team can't pull an
empty wagon. Wen send and get
more mules and help 'em out. This
is putting the right kind of season
in the ground, the kind that will stay
with us"
How much has it rained,' asked
f. L. Slusher.
zone and eighty hundredths at
seven o'clock"
well, it'll be five inches by
night. Let 'er CO." he answered
"a wheat crop is assured" said
NJ. f. Courtney. "This is the finsei
thing 1 have seen in years. l. am
not so optimistic about a corn croT
for oklahoma at any time, but
wheat2 Well we have that croT
safe now and it looks like it is get
ting safer every minute that this
rain continues.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
Austria to DcmobiIize.
BY United Press.

Copenhagen, Oct 6.-Preparations
for the rehabilitation of the Austro-
Hungarian armies are under way,
says an official Vienna dispatch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
+ *%+*++++~++++++
THE WEATHER

THE WEATHER Z
For Oklahoma. Z
> Southern Oklahoma, tonight !
; cloudy, snow in west port ]
: ton. Colder, freezing. !
Sunday, fair. !
Local Temperature. Z
Maximum, 20; minimum, 42.9
; Aainfall during "a hours :
; ending 7 a. m, $50 inches. ]
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Commencement Exercises held
Sunday. June %. at St. Clements
Hall 8 o'clock. z. NJ: Opening
Chorus. United WE Stand; Salut-
atOry, Anna Loeffelman; Recital
ions. Minims: Roses and Butter
flies. Arranged and directed by
Miss I. McKenna; The Soldier,
fheobald Kirsch; Garden Dance
Physical Drill; Trials of a Boy.
Ralph Starkey; Flag Drill (;
Gathering Flowers, Song. JOsep
hine Donlan and Grace Kemp
Barchanti; A Slight Misunder-
standing, Dialogue. Helen Bar
ron and Alfred Cannard; Gree
ian Dance; The Hypochondriac,
Dialogue. Characters. Squire
Croupy. Benjamin Holmes; John
and Josiah. c. Muck and G. Ries
Zeke COrnstalk, M. Merchand /;
Pat Mullen. A. PoDia; Dance.
Miss T. McKenna: Valedictory.
Teresa Kirsch; Class Farewell.
Song. Teresa Kirsch. Grace
Kemp. Josephine Donlan. Anna
A. Loeifelmann; Address. Rev.
F. Black; Distribution of Diplo'
mas.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

j. r. Chauncey. the expert
matchmaker and jeweler who
has located in the new Fletcher
building on North Jersey street.
has good sized ad. in this issue.
Mr.. Chauncey came to st. Johns
from Portland proper, and be-
sides being a first class jeweler.
is a pleasant and agreeable
gentleman as well. He has a
fine line of jewelry goods on
hand. and solicits a share of the
public patronage. His prices are
right and his workmanship is
guaranteed.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Mrs. Irwin l.. Gromachey and
little daughter left Wednesday
for Newport, Oregon. where
they will join Mr.. Gromachey
who is now in Uncle Sans sig.
nal service at that place. The
editor is in receipt Of n let er
from Irwin. in which sta es
that he is getting along in fine
style and is enjoying his work
immensely.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

c. c. Woodhouse. after an ex.
tended stay in st. Johns. has
returned 10 his home at Republic.
Wash. He is very much enthus-
ed over present conditions in st.
Johns with its still brighter
prospects ahead.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

For sale Seven room plastered
house. one block from ST. Johns
ear line. good barn. corner lot.
electric lights. gas and water
heater. See Ogden. Mississippi
avenue and Shaver street. phone
Woodlawn 202; or see owner at
602 Fessenden street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

j. |. See has taken out a per-
nit TO repair residence at Salem
and Crawford streets; Otto
Tweed TO repair residence at
4l9 Leonard. and III. S. Ford to
erect small building at 459 Gem
tral avenue.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The Jolly'Steen club was most
pleasantly entertained at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. A. w. Vim.
cent Wednesday evening. In
the game of 500 first prize was
won by Mr.. and Mrs. c. IL.
Derrie and the second by Prof.
and Mrs. c. A. Fry.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Mrs. Arthur Cahoon Of Utah
who has been visiting with her
husband at Camp Lewis. is Wis
iting u few days with Mrs. A.
w. Davis. and will return TO
Utah with her sister. Miss Nor
ma Moody.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The W.S. S. drive in st. Johns
has been proving very success,
full. and in only a very few in
stances have the various com
mittees that have been waiting
upon our people been turned
down. This district is in
charge of Commissioner A. A.
Muck. with the following cap
tains working under his gener.
al supervision: j. S. Mckinney,
A.W. Davis. Rev. A. p. Layton,
j. F. Gilmore. Roy II. Knowles,
w. M.Tower and f. A. Rice. 1t
is pleasing to note that the citi,
zens of ST. Johns are doing
their bit in w. S. s.. as in all
other patriotic campaigns. St.
Johns can always be depended
upon to do its full share toward
furthering the cause of Liberty
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The Knights of Pythias Of
Portland will picnic at Council
Crest next Tuesday evening.
A big program has been pre-,
pared and a most enjoyable out
ing is anticipated. All local
Knights are expected to attend.
Take your lunch. and be there
in time for picnic dinner at about
seven o'clock.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The st. Johns Chautauqua
will soon be here. the dates be-
ing July 1922. The local COM
mittee held a meeting in the
library last Friday evening for
the purpose of outlining plans
for the ticket campaign and
working out other details in
regard to the Chautauqua.
The Committee will meet every
Friday evening in the library
until the Chautauqua appears.
The event this year promises
to far exceed that of last year in
general interest. Keep it in
mind and be prepared to pur-
chase a season ticket.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Our people are now pretty well
accustomed TO the fact that the
stores close on Wednesday after.
moons. and little inconvenience
is being experienced by reason
thereof. The store keepers
and their assistants work long
hours and the half day of recre-
alton will no doubt prove of great
benefit TO them.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The Grant Smith Porter Ship
Co. last Friday took out permits
for two new dwellings at Edison
and Fessenden. one at Edison
and New York and two at Will.
annette boulevard and Fessenden
street. the cost ranging from
$500 to $1,000. ..
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

II. +. Brook, PIT West Tyler
street. was surprised by birth
day party Wednesday evening
by his wife. Thirty guests
were present. The table and
rooms were decorated with roses
and lilies. the color scheme be-
ing pink and white. A delight
ful time was had. Mr.. Brook
was the recipient Of several
beautiful gifts.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Miss Nettie Leona Foy was
in Camp Lewis last Saturday
and Sunday where she played
the accompaniment while Mrs,
Judge Olson sang a number Of
vocal selections. winch were
keenly appreciated by the sol
diers.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Remember the dance in the
skating rink every Wednesday
evening. A good time for all.
Why not attend. adv.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Mrs. w. II Nolen has return.
I'd from Monmouth, after nearly
.wo years stay there. She has
gone to Yamhill county for a
time.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Misses Clara Nelson and Min
ME Nolan returned last week
from Monmouth. after having
completed the standard course
of the Oregon Normal School.
They both plan TO spend the
summer with their parents.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Mrs. Minnie Carter. widow
Of the late j. b. Carter. left yes
terday for her old home in Pa
ducha. Kentucky. where she
will make an extended visit.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Suburb calls given prompt
attention day or night. Com
plete auto equipment; no extra
charge; refined service. Miller
& Tracey.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Get your tent at st. Johns
Hardware store. They were
purchased before the big raise
in price and the customers get
the benefit by buying now.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Kodak is the trade mark Of the
Eastman Kodak CO.. and cannot
be rightfully applied except to
goods of their manufacture.
We sell kODAKS. Currin Says
So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The st. Johns Hardware Com.
pany will buy your old bottles
and gallon and five gallon tin
cans. Don't throw them away
when they can be turned into
money.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

When in need of small arti.
cles, get them at the 5.10.15c
store. St. Johns; in the Penin-
sula National Bank Building.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Many of our poorer citizens
are undergoing real sacrifices
that they may be able to show
their patriotism by buyinl
Stamps.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

FOR SALE BY OWNER-New
three room house for $3.50, reason
able cash or monthly payments.
Also have five room house, modern.
B26l Review Office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Mrs. G. o. Keeney and daugh
ter of Mill City are spending
this week with her mother.in-
law. Mrs. G. +. Lidberg, Ill
Allegheny street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Mrs Florence Jensen Wilcox
returned recently from San Fran
cisco. She plans to complete
a nurses training course at the
Sellwood Hospital.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

|. B. Martin is having a fine
new modern dwelling erected at
Burr and South Kellogg street;
h. II. Tenant builder.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

w. S. S, and Thrift stamps
may be purchased at the library.
The w. S. S. pledge card may
be signed there.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28
Hear Melba any day at Currins

Born To Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Davis Thursday morning, June 81
a daughter.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

II my work pleases you; please
tell your friends. II not. tell
me. Rogers. 202 N. Jersey
street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Graduate and Registered
Pharmacists for IL years.
Currins For Drugs.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

II. w. Conser has taken out a
permit for the erection of a new
dwelling at 225 Stafford street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Use the film that is recording
the worlds history Eastman.
Currin Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28
Business Opportunity

Real Estate Co. needs money.
Will sell few lots-St. JOHNS dis
trict. cheap for cash. No trillers.
Al6l Review office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Found Package containing
gentleman's shirt. Call at this
office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Good fresh COW for Sale-1232
Armour street, h. st. Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Promptness, efficiency. courtesy
and price-these have made US
successful Kodak finishers.
Cu.rin Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Nictrolas in vacation models.
Take one along. Currin Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Thelma is the Queen of per-
fumes. Currin Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Take n Kodak with you. Currin
Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Better prepare TO attend the
Chautauqua. Currin Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Lunch Kits and separate parts
for same. Currins Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Bill folders and Purses in
variety at Currins.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Keep a Kodak story of your
vacation. Currin Says so.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Miss Maggie Dickie of 0s.
wego visited with friends in st.
Johns last week end.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Wanted Furnished Room by
lady. Call Col. 727.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The Italian troops are deserv-
ing of the highest praise for the
superb manner in which they
turned the big Austrian drive
into an utter rOut. The Italians
are splendid fighters. as their
heroic work during the past
week has fully demonstrated.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Bring us your vacation films.
We finish promptly and cheaply,
Currin Says So.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28
Local News

Miss Hulda Adams was a
recent guest of Mrs. A. Carl Mel.
son.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

The hearing of the Columbia
Slough closing project before
Colonel Zinn Tuesday morning
was well attended and the case
argued from its various angles.
The Port of Portland Commits
sion. which has jurisdiction over
the Slough, is making an exten
sive investigation into the en-
tire matter, and Colonel Zinn
announced that no decision will
be reached by the war depart
men, until a report first is re
ceived from this commission.
Petitions protesting against
the proposed clos ing of the
Slough will be circulated in St.
Johns, and it is expected that all
citizens of the Lower Peninsula
especially will append their
signature thereto.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-06-28

Get your supply of films at
Currins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-28

wise obtain.
 It was said at the office of the rail road administration that MT. McAdcc believe no state commission can over rule any of the new rates. Any chan ges that may be ordered by the in- terstatc commerce commission after full investigation will be made promptly and willingly by the direct CT general, however.
 Cause of Increase
 In announcing that the rate in- creases are required by public inter- est, Director General McAdoo refer red to the $3OO,OO0,000 or more add ed to the payrolls of railroad labor under an order published today, to the rapidly rising cost of coal which he estimated this years alone at $780, OOOOOO more than last year and to higher cost of every other material Operating expenses, he estimates would be between $830,000,00 and $806,OOO,000 greater this year thar the $2,S52, 100000 figure of last year No part of the increased rates is on account of the program of nearly billion dollars of improvements additions and new equipmnets this year, he explained.
 Reunions Are Favored
 Exceptions to the three cent rate