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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
ANOTHER BATTALION FOR :
OKLAHOMA PROMISED

Adjutant General Gipson has re-
ceived from the war department au-
ihorixation to create In the state two
more battalions OF national guard.
This will be designated as the Third
Regim<ht The old regiment, known a.
the First was taken into the army
early after the draft began. Recently
the Second Regiment was organize
which now Is waiting TO be federal
ized. The two new battalions will IN
olude probably eight companies. CIT
les from which companies may be re-
cruifed have not been announced yet.
Recruiting for the battaiions viii be
started al once.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
CAN'T leRfE 10 SUSPEND
ZONE POSTAGE SYSTEM

Washington. u ~, June ~ When
Representatives cf the tAablishers' a.
seci~siou closed their testimony TO.
ulrhs. Chairman Kitchen es tho hosae
ways and m~~ns commlisae tola shsm
he vas afraid ~e cannot xat ~.
feshes al all On she prvwc~ai 20 saa-
pend the sone POSTAGE syssem. nut
said no no~ revenue TAX ca advsrffs
ins 10 contemplated.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
Chiluron CrY
FOR FlevcnER'S
g a STO RIA

A visitor TO . Sunday School was
asked TO address few rcmsrks TO the
children. Hs took tho familiar theme
o, the little onss who Knocked Elisha
on his Journey 70 Bethei--how the
young ones tAuntsd the pronhet and
how they wsrc ianished when two shc
bears came gu, Of the woods and ats
forty.t a them
~And now. children. said he, what
does this story show1"
*please sos." came from q little girl
IN the front row. II shows how many
children two bears can hold zlon's
Herald
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Nsmsmbsr June 7ssh . ths day
collected BY the ksissv Tor HE tri-
vmphars entry Into Paris. %
your pan on National War Saw
ines Day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
SWANS or vPREs
DEFY THE HUNS
Two Young Birds Hatchsd Under
Fire; Some Life Remains in
Ruins Of Deserted City.

With the British Armies In Bel
GUM. June 2SYpres today 10 not de-
serted city There Is life amid the
ruins made BY German guns Not all
the population Of the famous Belgian
cafedrai town has fled
The swans are still there
For three years they have lived IN
a shrapuel-swept desolation. Hun
dreds Of bets have been laid by so'-
diers On how long they would con-
sinue 10 nest in the Yprcs moaf
Early In the war these swans were
famous Now they are accepted b.
the British army az part OF everyday
life
The ramparts above their home
centuries old. are torn and SCARED
and pised BY Hun shells. but they
remain intact. And the one littIs
family Of swans lives on. unscared
BY shrapnel. unfrishtened By all
bombs-lIving reminders Of the fact
that Belgians' swans. like Beigium's
people. can never be robbed Of their
spirit By German frishtfuiness
rns old swans are somewhat yell
lowed nov BY ase-but there are two
young swans, hatched on . day when
the German bombardmeut was most
terF1bleL
Once during the brooding season .
shell burst near the nest The sitting
swan paid no attention TO n. excevt
that she fiuttered . little from the
cpncusoioa
There is . scrip o. shrnpoell hail.
bricks Of the nosf not three feet
from the nest This struck Il night
When soldiers cav them in the morn
fng the twc old birds and the young
cnss vers sfrstehiag tAslf ose1D ~
paraicsy 10 their nornins dip in tae
meats waters. quite - II the night
had besa ons u untroubIsd slumbeF.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
FIRST Published In Guthrie Leader
June 25th. 1915
Notice Of Sale OF OIL and Gas
In The County Court

State OF Oklahoma. Logan County. ~
Notice Is hereby given In pursuance
OF an order OF the County Court af
Logan county. State OF Oklahoma.
made and entered on the 25th day Of
June. 1918. the undersigned guardian
will offer for sale and sell at public
auction TO the highest and best bidder
an oil and gAs mining lease on the
LIST day Of July. 1918. at 10 O'Clock
m. the following described lands stu.
ated in Logan county. State OF Okla
homa. tow.t:
An undivided ono. half interest In
the North West quarter OF the. South
east uarter OF Section Townshiy 10
" Range i6E containing 20 acres
Said oil and gas lease will be sold
on the following terms and conditions.
to-wit:
A cash bonus OF not less than $500
per acre. and one-sight Of oil produced
and saved.
Said sale 10 be held In the County
Court Room OF Logan County. Okla
homa. at the time above stated.
Dated this 35th day OF June. 1918
CHARLOTTE r. POWERS.
Guardian
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Sodium chloride or table salt =
often the cause u gout ana oths
pains. Use nothing but Catharsol 70
move the bowels. A. Owl Drug Store
snd Corner yharmacy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
! S ALONE CQulD
! ~ - ~ ~
BEAT TA[ GERMANS
Nos&AeNfte sAys American sol-
disr Finest II World and
Ars Iquipped With
Everything Necessary

Paris, June ss - have lncd both
ii Germany and In The unlsed States
and have believed that America
alone could beat the Germans
Lord Norshelin mad this state
msnt today In A article in the Petit
rAriseinc.
4 have absolute confidence In
President Wilson Lord NcFihcliffe
said. !, ls he who most decide the
Japanese Intervention question.
Il remember the president said he
had . one track mind Last month
he sent ssoeea soldier to Europe,
although he hsd promised only half
that number.
People say that President Wilson
/. slow to act but transrorting with
rush such . vast number OF troops
d an enormous undertaking. We an
derstand the Significance OF the rush
ard the vast fsgur~a.
Frankly, would rather President
Wilson would devote himself to ths
transporting Of men rather than solve
The japanese problaan.
~Ths vresidsnt dos one thing ss
tins. but II 10 voaderful how he val
able to train one hundred millions o
citizens despite GerznAk and anti-ai'
lied pro- aganda and many German
Americans In the population
sGermany.r the British fuhlies~'
declared, els beginning to weaken
The British American and Frencs
blockade is now much firmer aud i
slowly stranxilng the enemy"
AZ - -
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Our observation has been. says the
chickxshA Exprcss. that the average
woman IA more put out when whole
army OF kintclk come than shr IL
When few anita show up IN II.
kitcben
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

ssortcs told Aboat candidates. rAsy |
may not b. 20 vocifercus ~ ussal. |
but. nevertheless. they ara doing 3 |
fine piece Of xum-shoe work.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
State News Notes

Henry Ford seems TO be runnsns
well among Oklahoma democrats
fer the scnaiorship OF Michigan.
There have been 40 many volunteers
for farm work In Wniumka that there
g. a threatened raise In overalls.
There's lot OF camouflago In The
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

nissineaa from nliicasasss r~sisvs1
" usias cAtAarsel: Cold Pest CAUSED
~ oons,ipasica relieved ~ cathArsol
Owl Drug Store And Corner Pharmacy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

WANTED TO buy snd tvad electric
fAn~ Mater Electric Co
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Groves rssssIsss Chit veNte
iaetroys tho maiarsai germs which
are transmitted 10 the blood by the
Malaria Mosquito, Price s0c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Wheat flour Ia sold In TrxAa on
i doctors prescription. which Leads
the rones City Courier 10 wonder
y -four blind tigers are going to be
popular in some parts Of the country
this summer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Harm spd s,rong csshartics often
cause chronic constipation. Moral
use Cathassol. Al Corner Pharmacy
and Owl Drag StorA
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

WhsN oaby y vssehl~0
GROVES nAHY hOWEl. MMD1ctNH
will corr~et IN Stomach end nCwsl
troubles rsrf~esly hArosssss. Ne~
alfestioUs on fhe bottle
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

CATBLusoL ror Snsose sics head
Ach.s corssr Pharmacy and Owl
Drug store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

rhs xsIsse 80 ~ w,H o6'M'
paess Jsrs 1osh, pvsosts~e Wes.
~ wa~es ys~ y s~slse n ~
Army y Wse severe ~ shss tasA
Ds NJ ts's Mn.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

Mrs l. NJ Nichols has been ap.
pointed to serve ~ acting postmsst-
81 A. nrissow until an examination
can be held. She takes tho place
Of her husband. l., N. Nichols. who
resigned to become city editor Of tho
Tulsa World.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

yREg nAEl1ooN-Ts 90 cAfll N.
ner tvsavs ysan u 49, spso1ing s
essts q sR - 1Dunfaia osays
psug oossS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

N yes Wass - hvss the ksissg
ssoc shs psseOs - Ssse 1osh.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26
cASToRIA
rse lnfants and childrsa
IN Uoo Fer Over 20 Vooro
..,:: .'..:::. :: -. : ..&4zzz.

He has said. a. quoted by AmbSs-
ssdor Gerard. that where Caesar. Al
exander and Na,oieon had failed. 7
have dreamed Of World dominion. and
my nailed fist shall ssccccd.- The
mailed DIST e making the effort nov
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-06-26

There's lot OF camoaflase IN The
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-28
'Nuf Sed

How did you hit the exams?"
Like a tomato hits a brick
wall" - Dartmouth Jack-o.Lan.
tern.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-28
Obeying Orders

Kernel--Did you bury all the
dead as ordered this morning?
Privit-Yes. sir. but we had a
little trouble with ono of them.
Kernel-What?
Privit--IVhy, one of them raised
up on his elbow and said he wasn't
dead. but then he was one of them
ID Germans. and you never
can believe anything they say. so
we buried him anyway.-Awgwan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-28
S0s4HoLp HINTS

One of These Old Ones
Judge-What is your full name?
Drunk - Sarns as when I'm
sober.-Orange Peel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-28
A Gradual Decline

Minister-Ah. my man, to what
depths have you fallenl
Inebriated One-Hic) Didn't fall.
GIic) JUS lied down q res while.
-Gargoyle.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

iiIi..s.; Ds%COE.EY
DIGG!EC DITCH
STORF Nr 20" Z.


A:i? TroN NiaHra1 lnon-a!cohollc,
-:.:t-:ra' ron Is t2:o9 rom 2 ereay
'e2cz:to.T 'oand :: Oh q po0c iarm-
.~'s rlare near f!icEory, Mississippi.
I'D tho story Ct thiS great gilt oE
natures. which made tie farmer rich
and the medical world ricner. and
makes it possible for peop-e to quick
/; treat stomach. digestion. kidney.
blood and rheumatic complaints at
home, makes interesting reading.
Az old man while digging mill
race en- the Horn Farm. ran across
it, He was afflicted with an oil
fever sore and blood troubles which
were considered incurable. During
the seevral weeks digging his feet
and legs were wet each day as water
gathered and he noticed that this
water turned a reddish color caused
by mixing of water with a vein Of pc
culiar looking mineral, almost like
powder, which had apparently lad
for centuries encased in a marble
like casing CT rock and clay.
The sore on his leg began to neal,
and by the time his work was COM
pleted his leg was sound and we'll
This was considered so very remark :
able by the people of that section
that an investigation was made and
it was found to be like radium, gold,
platinum and ether wonGerous sec.
rets Of nature-a natural compound
containing inimitable properties in
PROPORTIONS no chemist has attempted
to duplicate though large sum was
offered he who could accomplish this,
Today, like radium, which IS used
in curing cancers. x-ray work. AMI
Illuminating watch dials. so Acid
Iron Mineral has its many uses be-
ing a remarkable remedy used ex-
ternally or internally and anyone
troubled with blood diseases, ercp-
tions. rheumatism. kindey, bladder
or stomach disorders of any sort may
wisely visit the nearest store ann
procure a bottle A twelve ounce
hottie sent prenaid on receirt of 81
bv the Ferrodine Chemical Corp.
Roanoke. Va, or send stamped envel-
one with letter telling what your
trouble is for folder telling more
about this great iron preparation.
Acid iron Mineral
t"i1 lro" ;Iiperal is sold nv P. f.
WAY and other good Druggist through
out the Sta'n
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

holidays. she went - England, wiere
their heytiay. Helene !irion could not
resist this wonderful chance 20 preari,
destruction, and in company with Miss
Fankhurst she smashed a few win
dows and destroyed Il street lamp OF
two. Instead of four days holiday she
took 4 fortnight and on her return
showed doctors certificate as an ex-
cuse Tor her prolonged absence.
With the beginning of the war her
activities took decidedly serious
turn. When at the end Of August.
1914, the Germans were marching on
Paris Helene Brion set out on her BIZ
cycle and succeeded in reaching the
battle line. Thanks to certain military
passes. which she proudly exhibited
on her return. she was allowed to get
to the French lines at Epernay. About
this same time she also tried to go
TO the. Aisne region, where the Ser
mans then were, saying she. was on
her way to visit her aunt. Arrested
by a brigadier gendarme, she was in
Stantly obliged to turn back.
Helene Brion also had been to Rus
sia, where she frequented anarchist
circles. At the public school where
she lived she received heavy mail.
Several curious things were discoV-
cred regarding this correspondence;
for instance, that some of her letters
came from the German prisoners
camp at Saint Martin de Re.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

found by the Russians themselves 70
be well founded.
Notwithstanding this, however, the
negotiations were continued. Mean
while Russia was fast splitting up
District after district declared its in
dependence. Finland and Ukraine be-
ing the notable examples. The Tx
raine opened separate negotiations
with the central powers and these
eliminated last Saturday in the sign
ing of a peace agreement.
Whether the elimination OF tha
Ukrain negotiations in a peace
treaty was the determining factor IL:
inducing the Bolheviki to declare the
state of war at an end is not at all
clear as yet.
1t has been made fairly clear, how
ever, that Germany had no idea OF
yielding to the Bolsheviki On the
question of evacuation of Russian oc-
cupied territory which had been the
sticking point in the negotiations, and
that she vas preparing virtually to
ignore the Bolsheviki as long as sac
could make peace with the Ukraine
and secure the opening of the front
iers to the rich grain growing pro-
. vinces controlled even nominally by
irnio
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15
SAYS LION CHASED HIM
Declares Wild Beast From the Noun
tains Pursued Him.

To be chased by California noun
tain lion up the Swayne tram is the eX-
citing experience told by Lloyd Weaver
of Oroviilc.
Weaver was half way up the tram
when he noticed what he took to be a
dog following him. Just then the
clouds broke away, and in the dim
light Of the early morning he saw the
huge form of a California mountain
lion. The remaining distance up the
tramway was accomplished in record
time. the lion sinking behind and
keeping an even distance with the rae
ing man.
At the top Of the tram the animal
evidently sensed the fact that it was
getting close to civilization and SUNK
away ino the underbrush without o.
fering attack.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

Envious it seems Of the trim soldier
boys who wear the spiral puttees, the
girls who always keep several laps
ahead of fashion are now wearing them
too. The fad was started by Miss
Helen Maxwell. who recently appeared
in a New York hotel with legs incaSed
in spiral puttees. They caused quite
a stir in the hotel corridors and un-
doubtedly many will soon'be following
her lead.
When questioned about the spiras
Miss Maxwell stated: 81 believe girls
wifi be much more attractive wearing
spiral puttees. They are more attrac-
tive than spats and keep ones legs
warm. also allowing shorter dresses.
and at the same time giving military
effect that is so much sought these
dayS."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15
Coyotes Will Help.

Few people have heard Of a coyote.
Mott is not an animal. 1t is q veSc-
table which grows on q vine ana may
be used as u pickle or relish. 1t Is
appetizing and hits the spot" with iii
who have tried 1t. 1t is suggested as
another article adding to the supply
Of food j.. the country's effort to beat
the kaiser" The vegetable is ABOUT
the size o. i cUcUnDec.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

off with your finger and there you
are-pain free and happy, with the
toe as smooth and corn-free as your
palm. "Gets-It' is the only safe
way in the world to treat corn or
callus It's the sure way-the way
that never fails. It is tried and true
used by millions every year It
always works. "Gets-It" makes cut
ting and digging at corn and fuss
ing with bandages, salyes or any
thing else entirely unnecessary.
"Gets-It'' is sold by all druggists
(you need pay no more than 20
cents). or it will be sent direct by
E. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago, Ill
Sold in Newberry, and recommend
ed by as the worlds best corn rem
edy by ". G. .Mayes, P. E. Way, New
berry Drug Co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15
46,712 BRITISH PRISONERS
1850 Held by Germany-many In
termed in Switzerland.

British prisoners held by the enemy,
including those il Switzerland, total
1912, according to an official all-
nouncement. The prisoners include
members of the regular army, terri
toYial forces. royal navy and naval dl-
vision, divided as follows:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

FOR SALE-Some extra nice Duroc
Jersey Brood Sows and Gilts.
Prices reasonable. Also some
Webber No 50 Cotton Seed, $500
per bushel. r. D. Smith and Son
Wholesale Grocers. Phone So.
2-12 4tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15
RUSSIA HAS no FIGHT NOW
WITH CENTRAL POWERS
Although No Formal Treaty OF Peace
Signed st This Time State OF War
is at End With Germany, Aus
tria. Bulgaria and Tur

Amsterdam, Feb. 1l.-Russia has
declared the state of war to be at an
end and has ordered the demobiliza-
ton OF Russian forces on all fronts.
according to a dispatch received here
today from Erest- -Tltovsk dated Sun
day.
The dispatch follows: "The presi-
dent of the ,rssian delegation at to-
days (Sunday's) sitting stated that
while Russia was desisting from sign
ing a formal peace treaty it declared
the state Of war to be ended with
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
and Bulgaria, simultaneously giving
orders for complete demobilization Of
{ Russian forces on all fronts
Leon Trotzky, the Bolshevlk foreign
minister, alluding later to the further
discussions that will arise from the
situation created between the central
Iowers and Russia for the establish
ment Of reciprocal diplomatic. consul
lar. legal and economic relations. In
dicated a method of direct intercourse
between the governmnts concerned
as we'll as emplOyments Of the com
missions of the quadruple alliance
which already are at Petrograd
Russia steps formally ont Of the
war By act OF the BoIsheyik govern
ment. which seized the reins Of power
! in Petrograd last November and al
most immediately opened PEACE neeo-
tiations With the central empires The
authority of this government seems
virtually unquestioned at present in
northern Russia and the Teutonic
powers have ALREADY assured the
cessation Of even nominal hostilteS
alone virtually all the remainder or
the original long line in the east b.
signing peace with Ukraine and iso-
lating Roumania.
Although cutting little figure in the
war for nearly year past. Russia's
nreat indeed vital part in the conflict
comes forcibly to mind as the circum-
stances leading up to her exist are re
Will tod an % 30
irol Situation and a,l the happenings
il the county and State. Z. =. \.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15


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The opening Of last year found Rus
So under the old bureaucratic regime.
Her oppressed. war-worn people were
ri"e for the revolution and in Marc1
1917. care t'e crash the deposition
ot fmr e"rr .\l'holas and the lorlna-
tio' of the first provisional govern
nent. under kerensAy, as minister
war, ner armies IN July lSl'' De-
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15
''See 'GefssIi' Peel
Off This Corn. 81
Leaves The Toe as Smooth as the
Palm Of Your Hand,

The corn never grew that Gets
1t" viii not get. It never irritates
the flesh, never makes your toe sore
Just two drops OF "Gets-It' and
presto! the corn-pain vanishes.
Shortly you can peel the corn right
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-15

Beginning next week We are going
to commence printing cover the Top
by Arthur Guy Empey. an American
boy who got into the war two years
..head of his country and -no writes
a very interesting story of his expe-
riences;/ for a year and half until
he fell desperately wounded in No
Mans Lond. He saw more actual
fighting and real Warfare than any
war correspondent. and more, prob
ably. than any other man Who has
written about the war His expert
ences are grim. bat they are thrill :
ing and their recital is lightened By
a touch of humor--the same humoc
that has enabled this boy to pass
through the scorching fires of war
and come out. wounded in body but
sound and sunny in spirit" And that
gives you a fair idea Of his book.
read it and. with a great deal OF
interest. You will like to read it,
and we are going to print few col
umns in each paper beginning next
week. You don't want to miss any
of this story. Or rather recital of the
experiences OF one who has been
over the top and across No Man s
Land, and who has also been in the
trenches. As our own boys are now
ed upon to go over the top and out
into No Mans Land we will be more
interested in the war and anythint :
that tells Us about it will be read
with interest.