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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27
Vacuum Cleaner AS Health Pre-

lie remarked that at this time
when the death tolling epidemic is
sweeping our country, that no
greater preCaution could be taken
than the use Of the vacuum cleaner
in the home offices and business es-
tabishment. The vacuum cleaner
arrests the dirt and impurities and
confines them to the receptacle pro-
vlded for that purpose and prevents
the spreading of the germs, whereas
the use Of the old time broom Stirs
them up and circulates them in the
air to be brealhed by those who
come in contact with the air so poll
luted, the remainder settles on the
wearing apparel and on the furniture
curtains and every nook and corner
of the room.
The use OF electricity for the
washer in many cases saves the eX-
pense OF extra help and enables the
housewife to go about her other du-
ties while the family washing is
done with but little extra work or
inconvenience. The electric iron !
ready for use by the simple turning
Of the switch. 1t does not occasion
the building of a fire in the stove
with the necessary consumption OF
fuel to bring it to the proper heat to
use the old fashioned irons. When
the work is done the current is
turned Off There is no unnecessary
waste OF fuel and no lingering heat
after the task is done. These appli-
ances as well as many others are the
embodiment OF sensible saving and
comfort and work in strict accord
ance with the rules OF conservation,
the observance of which are SO vital
" necessary at this time.
Conservation OF the use of both
gas and electricity is advocated by
the company. In other words, it is
its aim to so instruct the users as
to have all OF it used to the best pos
sible advantage. In using gas for
cooking and heating purposes, ex-
treme care should be taken to keep
the burners clean at all times.
Clogged burners are the cause of
useless waste of money and supply.
There are many types of burners and
appliances now being used that are
proven impracticable on account OF
their wastefulness and to further
the cause OF intensive conservation.
the company will take pleasure in
correcting, by suggestion these
wasteful practices. Much beneficial
information can be CLEANED from the
company's representatives by con-
sultine them on the installation of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27

prices dl the ASSOCIATION SAFE IS HlSn.
One OF them, young Iatlll calf,
pulled down the championship at
the recent Oklahoma State fair in
such company as the animals eXhib-
tied by |. n. Corns, the Oklahoma
City Guernsey breeder who has
been in the business for years. In
addition the three-yea old bull, ON
the Square, bought by Woods from
Corns, as a two-year-old, won the
senior championship and his COWS
and heifers were invariably in the
money.
Paying Sheep Investment.
When Woods bought the bull ON
the Square, from the Corns, Mrs.
Corns, who is frequently given cred
it for knowing more about their
herd than her husband, protested:
why. Ivan" she said, that's the
best bull on the place
And after the Woods exhibit had
beaten those shown by Corns at the
recent state fair, Mrs. Corns could
not refrain from final jab with:
You remember, Ivy, | told YOU
two years ago that was the best
bull"
But Just a word about sheep. For
the purpose OF cleaning up the weeds
around the country club premises,
about three years ago, Woods was
prevailed upon to buy twenty ewes
and ram. They Immediately got
busy and finished the job to the
queens taste. In the meantime their
wool was constantly growing, their
numbers were being doubled, they
were fertilizing the soil, growing
heavier in weight, while the price
of sheep and mutton on the market
advanced.
Recaptulating the venture during
my visit it was found that during
the three years Is ewes had been
sold for a total OF $50, three clip
pings of wool netted $475, and there
remain % head in the flock. And yet
there are hundreds OF men on Car
ter County farms who are overlook
ing this revenue-producing phase OF
their chosen vocations. If there is
any plausible reason why there
should not be at least twenty-five
head of sheep on every forty acres
in the county. the argument has not
as vet been advanced, nor is there
any probability of its being advanced
while such practical results as prov
en- by the Woods experience remains
in the limelight.
Strong Breeders Association
On the 10Th day of last July the
Carter County Livestock Associa
ton was organized with the declared
purpose OF creating and promoting
interest in better livestock. Mort
Woods was elected president and
Carl Russell secretary, and plans
were perfected to bring the 81 head
of high grade and registered Guern-
seys from Wisconsin that were sold
during the county free fair. Woods
was chosen to select and buy the
animals and from such of them as |
have seen it would appear that he
did an exceptionally good job.
Another sale is being planned for
next February. when it is proposed
to hold a registered Hereford sale.
The animals will be carefully select
ed, as was the case with the dairy
cattle. and sold to the highest bid
ders at public auction. Herefords
being the most popular breed of
beef type cattle in this section and
their intrinsic value being generally |
known throughout the country it is
very probable that this second asso-
citation sale will meet with greater |
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27
HUN SUBMARINE
ACTIVITY NOW IS
ALMOST NEGLIGIBLE Z

London, Oct. 26-German sub
marine activity reached such low
state this week as to become almost
negligible as a war measure. not
wthStanding as many or more u
boats are lurking in the Atlantic
and the Mediterranean.
The British admiralty looks upon
this situation as part OF the Ger
man peace offensive
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27
IN TERMS OF COURT
Prisoner Calmly Answers Magis-
trate's Questioning and Utilizes
Portion for Repartee.

Chicago News: The magistrate
started vigorous questioning. that
the prisoner took very calmly.
What is your occupation. my
man." asked the Judge.
81 am bus driver was the re-
ply.
'Ha, you mean you are driver of
horses attached thereto?'
"Yes, sir
"You are charged with hitting this
man on the face his honor went
on. Did you do it?
Certainly not sir replied the
prisoner.
What did YOU do. them"
Il hit him on the nasal organ at
tached thereto.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27

Ii you would see one of the mos
modernly appointed dairy cattle
barns i'll the southwest, the con
struction of which includes every
possible sanitary consideration
If you would see herd OF high
grade and registered Gurnsey milch
cattle, which supply the choicest
milk delivered to Ardomre resid-
ents. If you would see the modern
equipment OF the plant where this
milk is strained, cooled, purified
and carefully bottled. sealed and
iced
II YOU would see the great Guern-
sey bull On The Square, grand
champion of the breed over all other
exhibits at the Oklahoma State
Fair
II you would see registered COWS
and heifers from some of the most
noted herds in Waukesha county,
Wisconsin, premier Guernsey cattle
country OF the world
If YOU would view the result OF an
investment in twenty ewes three
years ago and learn of the over 400
per cent profit realized from their
keep
If you would meet the main
squeeze" Of the Primrose dairy, pres
ident OF the first live stock associa-
ton ever organized in Carter coun-
ty--
say, if you would do these things,
drive out beyond Dornick Hills
Country Club almost any afternoon
to the Primrose dairy and enjoy an
hour or more giving the livestock
and farm Improvements the once
over while chatting with Mort
Woods, dairy expert, practical farm
er, better livestock enthusiast and
organizer OF the Carter County Live
Stock association. And if YOU have
the price, buy quart OF that clean,
pure. sweet milk which is making
this county famous at the A. < M.
College monthly milk tests. You will
enjoy both the visit and the milk
and come away wiser and happier
than had you denied yourself the
interesting recreation.
From Cow Hut to Dairy Palace
A hiographer of Mort Woods
would tell YOU that his subject blew
into this country from Kentucky
something like twelve years ago. and,
with intermittent lapses, that he
took the agricultural and animal
husbandry courses at the Wisconsin
state university where he was par
ticularly interested in the dairy
classes; that he working during the
vacation periods on what is known
as an accredited farm-a farm on
which records are kept OF practical
ly everything-and that the thesis
on certified milk written by him be-
fore graduation won the highest
honor awarded i'll the competition.
And it must be understood that
it is an iron-clad rule of the state
university of Wisconsin that no di-
ploma be given agricultural gradu-
ates without their having worked
the four vacation periods on accred-
tied farms; in fact. one may not
graduate without having complied
with this regulation. Knowing this,
owners of accredited farms are by
no means backward in letting the
boys do all the work; they are said
to even sit up nights thinking OF
additional chores for the students.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27

lori Woods Manager of Primrose Dairy Cooperating With
County Agent Carl Russell and Others in Effort to In
Membership of Carter County Livestock Association
Recent Sale of Guernsey Dairy Cattle Created Wide
spread Interest in Pure Bred Lvestock-Head of Frn,-
rose Dairy Herd Won Grand Championship at Late Okla
homa State Fair-Sale of Registered Beef Type Cattle
Planned for Next February-Regstered Swine Sales 10
Be Included Program Campaign for More and Better
Livestock in Carter County-Bg Profits in Sheep Raising
Primrose Dairy Farm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27
Bon Tons.

Boston Transcript; Our new
neighbors are very refined and aes-
thetic." .r..
"Are they?"
yes; they don't borrow anything
but our best silver and cut glass"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27

Greater production OF livestock
and farm products should demand
the closet interest and most genuine
cooperation OF every business con-
Germs in the cities that serve as their
commercial trade centcrs, re-
marked u. {. Ekern, manager OF the
Consumers Light x Power Com
pany. The success OF the city is
more dependent upon the increased
efficiency OF the agriculturalist and
livestock raiser than many seem to
realize, especially those who concen-
trate their efforts on their own indi-
vidual success and that OF the city
only OF which they are part. We
realize the importance of move for
greater production along this line
and are more than glad of the op-
portunlty to cooperate with il.
The blessings OF natural gas serv-
ice 10 any community are manifold
and far-reaching, and as a public
service corporation in distributing
gas, electricity and ice, the Consum
ers Light x Power Company is a
most important and indispensable
factor in the efficient and cconomi-
cal and manufacturing enterprises
as well as the proper provision Il
home necessities and comforts.
Appreciation Of Electricity.
That the citizens OF Ardmore rec.
ognlze electricity as an economical
medium for power, light, advertising
signs and for the use OF household
appliances is fully evidenced by the
large number who are taking ad
vantage of the service. The eXcep
tlonal advantages of this service ir
every department., however, hav
not made their full impression or
many who have not given it serious
consideration and little investiga-
ton by these people will fully con
vince them that the use OF electri
city saves time, saves labor, man
power, saves fuel and capital invests
iliN 1T ~ - Ollt u Jul SlNd ldI
tors in high speed efficiency and
economy. The demands OF the pub
lie in war time Tor electricity i'll
crease faster than in peace, which il
proof positive that those who have
made a thorough study OF conserva-
ton have found its use a materia
help in carrying out these aims.
1--WE have devoted much time an
money in educational campaigns"
stated Mr.. Ekern Especially on the
use of electricity for household ap-
plianceS that are not only time and
labor savers but absolutely money
savers. 1t is true that we are de
srouS OF extending our service from
a revenue standpoint. but we stand
ready at all times to convince the
housewife that we are not the only
one to gain by further extension OF
our service but that they too save
materially"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-27

financial success than the maiden at
tempt.
At the same time, it must be re
membered, it is not the object OF
| the association to make money. The
efforts OF its membership are direct
ed solely towards the Improvement
Of livestock and introducing regis
tered animals OF merit into the coun-
ty as rapidly as demand for them
will have been created.
But the matter at hand is increaS-
ing the membership of the associa-
tion and making it one OF the strong
est organizations OF its kind in the
state. This is the move in which
Woods is now engaged in further
ing.
Prospective Members Numerous
In addition TO Carl Russell, J. Rob
ert Gillian, +. +. Comegys and, III
fact. every man and business con-
Germ identified with the organlza-
ton of the original association there
are number of prominent farmers
and business men who have eX-
pressed themselves as being anxious
TO oin the contemplated concerted
action for greater and better live
stock and agricultural production
by membership in the Carter Coun-
tv Livestock Association.
Such men as X. +. ScivallX, !. j.
Eaves of Poolville, ]. w. Johnson OF
Milo, and other representative stock
raisers of the county have expressed
a willingness to exert every effort
towards the successful consumma-
ton of the plans for strong asso-
citation.
Object of Association
1T is my firm conviction said
Woods. that such an organization
as we have in view-an organization
of the men and institutions who are
sincere in their desire to better the
livestock and agricultural products
of this neighborhood, would not
only be of appreciable value to the
individual farmers and stockmen,
but to the county as a whole. l IL
ouestionably such an association
would WELD a powerful influence IN
bettering the livestock and agrlcul-
tural conditions OF this entire sec
ton of Oklahoma y
And it is my opinion that the first
efforts OF the enlarged membership
should be directed towards the rails
ing of more pure bred livestock y
continued the dairyman. Now that
we are sure of ridding the county
of ticks this will be possible with
out running the danger OF looslng
registered animals coming into the
county by tick fever.
Other aims OF the association will
be the encouragement of boys baby
beef, heifer and pig clubs, the estab-
lishment of an association market
ing bureau. and the introduction of
desirable registered breeds into the
county.
Another important feature sug-
gested is the policy of having Of
ficers of the association investigate
the livestock brought in for public
sale by spectators. There have been
so man instances where diseased
herds of dairy cattle have been
dumped into numerous localities of
the state and had the effect of dis
couraging men who were sincere in
their efforts to get better stuff. that
this phase OF the associations use
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-29

dollars worth, in thsi way securing to Pensa-
cola and Escambia county the necessary amount
And there is practically no one not able to take
some at least one dollars worth of Thrift stamjs.
By taking these stamps, something more than
demonstration of patriotism is given. Many
person who has never saved a cent is learning
to save, and will eventually save hundreds.
And not only are the stamps and war saving
certificates valuable in themselves, but the habit
of saving which they have induced is far more So.
In order to buy these stamps, we must make
sacrifices, we are, in deed, all of US expected to
make sacrifices, for it is expected that will
buy just many stamps possible.
So, in order to do this, we will go without
some article of dress, some luxury or even
perhaps, something heretofore considered a
necessity.
It would not hurt anyone of us to go without
many things formerly considered luxuries by US.
The men over seas are doing without luxuries,
and have long ago given up what they used to
consider necessities. Surely, to meet the in
creasing demands upon us, we can do the same.
1t is time for us to sacrifice. 1t is time for US
to save. 1t is time for us to give every penny to
our government in whatever way oeffrs itself.
A way has offered itself that is practical, that is
in the means of any one of US, and it behooves
us to avail ourselves of this, looking upon it as
an opportunity, and doing our utmost to serve our
government and set something aside an in
vestrnent at the same time.
FoFr there is no better investment than a war
saving certificate not even Liberty bond. Our
government does not ask us to give. We are
asked to lend, small amount, with interest, and
this we must do, and will do, if Pensacolas quota
is to be raised.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-29
USEFUL BULLETINS
ISSUED DAILY BY
u. 5. DEPARTM ENTS

In a general way almost everybody
knows that the government In Wash
ington gets out Farmers Bulletins
and other printed matter. but few
know the vast range OF information"
says the State Marketing Bureau.
that Uncle Sam supplies usually
free In the form Of bulletins book
lets and books. all carefully prepared
by experts from observation and ex-
perience9
Uncle Sans activities are not con-
fined TO agriculture, finance. and war
and naval matters by any means.
Merchants. manufacturers, house
wives. children. and all sorts and
conditions of citizens. old and young.
are given almost any kind of help Ii
1t Is asked for, by writing to the sec
Rotary or chief clerk Of any depart
ment at Washington, or to your sena-
tors or congressman.
Il you want to organize a Cooper
ative association. a corn, pig. canning
or garden club. woman's club. a
commercial association, an egg circle,
a county fair. or get pictures for a
show. and want speakers or special
organizer. you can get just what you
asked for.
If you want maps showing your
town and state, the best sections for
corn, cotton, oranges. trucking, or pi-
lot charts for Atlantic or Gulf waters,
or particulars about inventions. or in
formation to put you on guard against
ounce mail order frauds, you can get
It
IF you want to know about cooking.
health problems, child care and cul-
ture. education, music. literature,
poultry or SQUAD keeping, how to save
old trees. how to dig a well, to stop
a leaky pipe, to grow castor beans or
anything else growable in America.
what to do for Ivy or mushroom
poisonings. or know about game laws.
or farm products, to beautify the
home, to build silos, to drain swamps,
and so on and on. you can get the in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-29

formation.
The easiest and quickest way per-
haps to get full benefit from your
Uncle Sam Is to write to the super
intendent Of publication. Government
printing Office, Washington, d. c.,
and name the subject IN which you
are interested and you will receive a
catalogue.
The State Experiment Station in
Gainesville. has a number OF very
useful bulletins relating to Florida
products and conditions, and a list
win be sent on application. II you
have trouble from plant bugs or dis
eases. write to wiluaon Newell. COM
missioner OF the state plant board.
Gainesville.
Uncle Sans experts do not theor-
ize but what they tell you about Is
right, because they have gone over
matters time and again and proven
them. There isn't a government re
ofpe but what has been tested ana
worked out TO the minutest detail.
whether 1t relates TO making Jelly or
preserves, curing pork. drying vege-
tables, or mixture of cement for 3
barn floor or sidewalk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-29
sO-CALLED PUBLICITY.

In tempered but nevertheless uncompronis-
ing criticism of the publicity methods" of the
present administration, David Lawrence in re-
cent issue of the Saturday Evening Post, claims
that the American peaple are not even yet sold
on the war; that we, of the United States the
inventors of publicity have fallen wofuly behind
Germany, behind even Great Britain in making
the war the burning conviction, the single and
enthusiastic aim of the nation. And the reason
is, he says, that the Government, instead of
seeking the cooperation of publicity experts
namely periodicals and newspapers
shackled them with unnecessary censorship, and
crippled them with economic restrictions.
The trouble is that good many people who
don't known anything about publicity believe
that it can be manufactured to order. 1t can be-
but the product isn't worth the making. To
quote:
Publicity is not strange art which the lay
man cannot understand. 1t is the very thing
that he does understand. He can spot artificial
ity in an appeal to his pocketbook quickly as
he can discern hypocrisy in exhortation to
his sacrifice There need be no secrets kept from
him. War is the most widely known of human
events; and to get the average man to abandon
his accustomed occupation to take up the weap-
ons of war be must feel the call. To get him to
put energy in the blows he strikes at the rfvets
TnaL means SHIPS, ne must Ioel the cOIIlpuiS1Ou
task. To get him to forego luxuries and invest
his savings in government securities he must
have his heart and soul in the undertakings of
his country.
''Good publicity, bad publicity! Most official
folks think they have solved the problem when
they hire what is commonly known press
agent and equip him with Monograph or a
multigraph and a flock of messenger boys and
stamp lickers.
Publicity to the initiate means prepared man
uscript. And some of our government officials
actually rage at the audacity of newspapers and
magazines in dropping said manuscript into re-
ceptacles especially provided for that purpose.
"But American newspapers and magazines do
this not out of sense of Indifference. They are
only 60 anxious to help. They know out of years
of experience in reaching the people how that
help best be given. They would have the
government supply them with only one thing
information, true information, all the informa-
ton consistent with military necessity, and
means of getting information for themselves, in
formation uncolored by official bias, facts fav-
orahle or facts unfavorable-in sort, the truth.
The newspapers and magazines will do the rest.
For the American people are moved only by the
truth"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-29
FINE PROGRAM is
GIVEN AT PICKENS

Tuesday night was Fort Pickens
night and 1t was visited by fine pro-
gram arranged by Mrs. Mae Clutter
under the auspices of the music and
dramatic committee of the War Camp
Community Service and held in the Y,
NJ. C. A.. Each Of the numbers was
exceptionally well given. The program
follows:
Violin solos, Miss Ada Rosasco.
Solo, Miss Margaret Wilhelmi.
Reading. Miss Mary CreSry.
Quartette, Miss Lillian Clark, Miss
Lula Thames, Miss Alice Fireman and
Miss Margaret Wilhelmi.
Solo. Miss Lula Thames.
Reading, Miss MarS Creary.
Solo, Miss Alice Freeman.
Quartette.
Mrs. Mae Clutter presided at the
piano. Reverend j. A. Ansley was mas
ter OF ceremonies.