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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
PENNIES IN THE MAIL BOX"

(The Postman Speaks0
I'm Uncle Sans most favorite pet
I'm hearty and I'm hale.
I've nothing in the world to do
But glide around with mail
But one thing nearly breaks my hear
And my nervous system shocks,
It's the everlasting pennies
That I'm fishing from the box.
I carry stamps and envelopes,
And postal cards and such;
And 1 would like to sell a few
'Twould please me very much.
But man can't sell unless you buy,
No matter how he talks;
So l have kept on diving
After the pennies in the box.
It's all right in the spring time,
Or when the summer breezes blow,
But a different proposition
When it is thirty-twobelow;
When all your fingers ss,s
-"ytning but funny
Scratching pennies from the box
and now, quite confidential.
I'll tell you something more;
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
BRITAIN's DAY.

That the relations of the
American people with thep
neighbor on the north as well as
with England, are to be more
friendly, if possible, in the fd-
ture is indicated by the recent
utterances Of the Montreal Star,
one of the leading Canadian pa
pers. with reference to the com
ing celebration Of Britain day
in this country In recelIt
editorial the Star says;
"The spontaneous outbursis
Of affection for Great Britain
and the renewed evidences Of
cordial sympathy and under
for in the United States from
the Atlantic to the Pacific since
the signing Of the armisticc, art
to find concrete expression in th'
observance of Britain S day
throughout the Emitted States on
Sunday December eighth.
Where the movement first
started it is impossible to say.
Perhaps its most interesting and
gratifying feature lies in the
fact that without proclamation,
without any coordination of
plan by a central authority,
more than seven hundred Of the
leading centers of the United
States are looking forward to
the observance Of the day with
eagernesS and with anticipatory
enjoyment.
1T may be, as some suggest,
that the genesis Of the move
ment is to be found III The OBJ
Servancc of the fourth Of July
in England last summer II
such is the case the Americans
have done us one better in kind
ly hospitality In London thou
sands of people joined in tho
celebration Of the birthday OF
liberty; in Boston. New York
San Francisco and Baltimor,
tens Of thousands will celebrat,
the evolution of an idea to which
a generous hearted people HAY,
given birth
"Those observers who found
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
WILSON SHOULD WORRY?

President Wilson S utter dis
regard Of the storm of criticism
provoked in congress by his b1p
abroad affords another prof. OF
his caliber as "A statesman Hay
ing decided that it is his duty
to take a personal part in the
peace negotiations and that the
business which calls him to
Europe is more important than
amy matters demanding his at
tention at home, he doesn't hesl-
tate for moment to follow the
course which he believes to be
right.
10 the country at large the
fuss which the politicians are
kicking up over his absence
from the country must take ON
more and more Of ludicrous
light as the incident is more
calmly considered. The fact that
our presidents have frequently
been absent from the capital for
comparatively long periods with
out anybody ever even limiting
that there was any improperly
in it, or that the public interest
would suffer as a result OF 1t,
makes the resolution to declare
the White House vacant look
like bit Of horse-play 1t is
we'll known that Col. Roosevelt
made a trip to Panama while he
was president. and President
Taft took long trip which kept
him away from Washington
more than a month
The statement Of Representa-
tive Mann. republican leader III
the house, declining to take amy
part in the effort to embarrasS
the president. presents fine eX-
ample Of patriotism as well rs
common sense and should serve
to put a quietus on the disturb
crS in congress. As for Col
Boostrclt'S S criticism as usual he
has made his utterances so I'M
reasonable and has so palpably
exhibited his personal spleen in
the matter that his eruption
need not be taken seriously. In
mentioning Mr.. Wilson as in the
same class with Sylvester Vie
rick. former editor of The
Fathcrland. " Col. Roosevelt
shows an utter disregard Of com
mon deccncy. which negatives
anything else he might have to
say.
As the chosen leader Of Amer
lea Mr.. Wilson is going to give
his personal attention to the
matter which is of most vital
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

cause for admiring comment
when the strains Of My Coun-
try 'Tis of Thee" floated up the
nave of the great Abbey of
Westminster and the folds OF
Old Glory, fluttered in the
breeze as it was carried shoulder
high through the London streets
will hear tones just as strangely
thrilling and see a sight not less
amazing when the Union Jack
is proudly carried no the aisle
of thousand churches and God
Save the King rings to the
rings 10 the raftcrs.
For the Fourth Of July and
the Eighth Of December reveal
the true heart Of the people,
The misunderstanding of a CEN
tury are blotted out by these
new tokens of affection, and the
petty annoyances of politicians
and aIarmists. will not ring true
when assayed sin the scales that
measure the real meaning of
Britain S Day"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
The Government Urges Early Christmas Shopping

congestion OF transportation facilities would seriously interfere with
the
ed not delay your Christmas shopping Do much of
possibly small parcels packages
going before December 15
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

concyf4l to his country and to
tbe/whole world at the present
,amonet. The making Of an en-
during peace is the greatest
problem before mankind at this
time and who is betetr qualified
for taking part i'll the huge task
than the man whose principles
have gained worldwide accep-
tance and whose sense Of justice
is nowhere questioned
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
A rural carrier way out west

A rural carrier way out west
Forgot himself and swore;
He said: q can stand the snow
drifts,
I can stand the frozen locks.
But blast the measley pennies
In blasted measley box"
When the roll is called up yonder,
And we all shall gather there,
They wouldn't let a mail man in
If they knew he'd learned to swear.
If you want St. Peter to open the
gate
When your rural carrier knocks,
Buy stamps and don't be guilty
OF putting pennies in the box.
-Capper's Weekly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
takes With tune you've got to
know pretty well what you are
about. Boston Transcript
The Last Horse.story.

Two men thrown together at q
horse-show were discussing their adj
ventures with the equine tribe.
"a horse ran away with me once,
and | wasn't out for two months" re-
marked the man with the Trilby hat
That's nothingl" replied the man
with the bowler. i ran away with
horse once, and wasn't out for two
years! !"-Tit-Bits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
EXPRESS PACKAGETTES

: : !. : + : i. . + \ f. !
Bully for the boosters gay
Hope they have a merry day
With no punctures on the way
And get biz for Chickasha
ST Simp says he notices that ii is
always harder to pay his bills when
he hasn't the money.
But it is going to take several days
for the boosters to get the oil odor
off of their clothes.
Now when it comes to real singing
Wen just put E. +, Wren up against
Arthur Middleton or any Of the rest
of EN-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
THANKSGIVING DRIVE
NOV. d. 10 DEC. 7.

NOV. q, TO DEC. 7.
Express your thanks in a material
way Keep your pledge Nov. IS to
Dec. Z.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

And don't fail to look over the list
If speakers at the Oil Boosters din
II. Honestly, can you afford to miss
t?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

But il St Peter were disposed to
let a man by on his ability to quote
Scripture, even Satan would get past
the pearly gate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

@'tfiat tune You were play.
ing on the piano?"
That isn't tune. That is a soma.
ia ?"
What's the difference
Wei, with a sonata it's hard for
the average listener to detect mis-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

: Bidding for the farmer vote I0r
weather regulator, Uncle Jack Gray
predicts that next year will bring
the best crops since 1910.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

However, some of the douDtin
Toms in town won't believe there aIe
any oil wells at Cement unless the
boosters bring one home with them.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

j. absolutely necessary that we pro-
vide the trained men. without whom
the fighting man could not 90 on.
The period Of training IL. IN both
cases. part Of the fight, and the man
in training is doing his bit in the
best way possible.
The War Departments announce
ments Of July 30. 1918. very clearly
express the vital significance 81 the
SATC- a. the following extracts
show:
The purpose Of the plan is TO pro-
vide for the very important needs
u the Army for highly trained men
az officers. engineers. doctors. chem
ISIS and administrators Of every
kind The Importance Of this need
cannot be too strongly emphasized.
This i a war in which soldiers
are not only marksmen. but also
chemists. physicians, geol-
ogists. doctors and specialists in
many other lines. Scientific train
ing i indispensable.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

And what tremendous opportuni-
ties for world service will then be
open 10 the college trained man
Our Allies, owing 10 war exigen-
cics depleted their school and col
legcs four years ago, with the re-
suit that their number Of men
trained for leadership is being seri-
ouslv diminished They will look
10 America as the one nation with
maturing class 81 college trained
men 10 help In the task Of world
Belgium. Russia, Servia, Poland,
Rumania-ycs. and Italy, France and
Britain. also, Will offer opportuni-
ties 10 serve In a big way 10 those
young men who. right now, realize
that peace a we'll as war must be
Winning the war is
our first great task and the S.AT.C.
is the best way thru which the
young man can help IT, BY joining
the SATC., he helps win the war,
and also equips himself for LEADER
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

His relation 10 the draft is as fol-
lows.
Any student SO enlisted. though IN
the military service 81 the United
STATES Is technically on inactive
duty. The Draft Board will not call
him for induction 50 long as he re-
mains a member Of the Students
Army Training Corps.
Opportunity will be given for the
enlisted student who 50 elects, o.
transfer from Army 30 Navy. and
vice versa, and 10 be assigned 10 &C
tive service On one Of the various
corps 81 the Army upon recommen-
dalton 81 the college president and
the proper military authority.
Regular uniforms. including hats,
shoes and overcoats. will be fur
nished all members Of the students
Army Training Corps, by The Gov
eminent.
The :. 4. T. c. is almost as quick
a road 10 actual fighting as enlist
ment in the Regular Army, for in
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

There are comparatively few SOL
diers in this camp at present, as
they have been sending them away
50 rapidly. New men, however, are
beginning 30 come in. II is hard 10
realize the immense size Of a camp
until one spends some time in one
and tries 10 look il over By walk
ing a good deal. and with the help
Of a Y.M.C.A automobile, it was pos
sible TO see enough TO give an i'm
preston Of the life.
The activities Of camp are many
and varied. The Army school meets
in the YMyCA. buildings each morn
ing for a couple Of hours. There
were about five hundred'men in the
one / visited. Major McCullen, the
officer in charge, is enthusiastic over
this work and its lasting benefits.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

out in this work, but he said he
did not care. for the cause was a
good one. This is the place 10 hear
the popular army songs 10 best
effect 1t is found that music has
a great effect on the morale Of the
Army.
We we're given permission b walk
thru the base hospital. The equip
ment for taking care Of the boys is
marvellous. They are examined for
everything and by most competent
specialists, who have the best in
struments that can be had Not
only do they run the gauntlet Of
the doctors, but they are examined
by the psychologists for mental con-
ditiOns.
That great care is taken with the
CONTINUED on Page Thrssl
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29
A National Campaign for College Student Enlistment

One Of the most important an
n0uncements issued by the War De-
partment has 10 do with the stu
dents Army Training Corps. Mem
GERS Of the :. A. i. {. are 30 be
able-b0died college students. not
under IS years o. axe. who are en-
listed in this newly-created corps
% the United states Army. They
take along with their educational
training. such military training
a. the War Department stipulates.
This military training will be
given by competent officers and non
commissioned officers appointed by
the War Department
By this plan, students will be
equipped for the peace and war
needs Of the nation.
The war needs are enormous-our
allies have practically exhausted
their reserve Of those experts so
necessary to the conduct Of a war
Of such magnitude a. the present
one. Trained engineers, electricians,
transportation experts, doctors, sur
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

classes will continue as in previous
years.
Some students, who may have
completed high school work. will
want 10 take Vocational. Such per-
sons will be allowed b take French
and other advanced studies, so as
10 get full credit Young men above
eighteen years Of age, and Of college
rank who take Vocational, may take
military work under the same con-
ditlons as College students. All
young men will be given an oppor-
tunity for military training. Stu
dents who take four units in school
and the complete military course,
will not be able b. earn much Of
their expenses.
The young man who is expecting
10 become a leader in the war must
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

neither case could the young man Of
IS or 70 expect 10 be sent 10 France
until after a lengthy percid OF
training. How much better for a
Young man 10 get the military drill
and training that will 1T him for
active service and. at the same time,
acquire the education that will NJ
him 10 perform his part in the ire
mendous work Of national readjust-
ment that will come with peace.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

In a word. here is the answer:
A student enlisted in the Stu
dents Army Training Corps is in the
military service Of the United States.
In a national emergency. the Presi-
dent may call him at any time, 10
sctiy service. As a matter Of fact
as has already been shown. work
done in the laboratory classroom ia
Just as much active service as the
military drill Of the camp.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29
Vocational Column

School Will open September IL.
with the Vocational Faculty ready
TO welcome a fine group Of young
people. Miss Dizney is directing
the preparation Of Kentucky Hall.
which Is u be the home Of our
girls. Rooms will be ready 10 be
occupied by Tuesday the 10th.
Although Professors Morgan and
McElroy have entered the service
Of our country. their classes have
been provided for All Vocational
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29
A Day in Camp
By DR.. James r. Robertson

1t is quite a sight 10 see these chill
dren Of Uncle Sam learning 10 read
and write. 1t is not possible for
one TO overestimate how much this
means for the future success and
influence Of these men. Between
the hour lessons. a singing master
comes in, and for about twenty min
utes, they have a happy time. The
leader Is a musician Of some note,
and he knows he is wearing his voice
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

geons, accountants-the list could
be extended indefinitely-are just
as necessary for winning the war
as are the fighters in the trenches.
The trench fighter can be train
ed in few months, but he must be
trained before he does any actual
fighting.
The specialists whose work Is just
as important. also has 10 be trained.
Their training takes longer; but it
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

The scientific training which pre-
pares a man TO fulfill one Of these
highly specialized duties and the
more liberal training which helps
to develop the qualities Of leader
ship needed by the officer or ad-
ministrator, are essential elements
Of military efficiency.
The importance Of this plan for
combined military and collegiate
training. if we are 10 meet in the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

Taking advantage Of a little lei
sure, while waiting for a conference
with the County Superintendent Of
Schools, | spent a day at Camp
Sewer. which is located few miles
from Greenville, S. C.
A Berea man, J. Harl Tate, is
serving as business secretary in
one Of the Y.M.C.A. buildings and
made it possible for me to see a
great deal in a short time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

in large group Of young people. in
tent on growth in Christian life.
These societies choose their own
officers, manage their own affairs
and conduct their own meetings.
DormitOry Bible classes, organized
and carried on by students, enlist a
large number Of likeminded young
people. These meet in the various
dOrmitories once a week. These
voluntary activities enlist from 800
% 700 students, who, Of their own
will, push the work with vigor.
Sunday morning, all the students
meet in the great Chapel for Sun
day school. This is a fine body,
over 1900 strong, with fine music,
and a fine leader. The members q
the faculty each have a class. where
close study and good work is done.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

urging them to do their part to make
it a success
It is important from two angles:
4. 1t offers 10 the young citizen an
acceptable outlet for his patriotic
zeal.
2. II checks premature enlistmsnt
for active service by combining
military drill and instruction with
college curriculum and thus pro-
vides for a body Of trained leaders
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29
Religious Activities at Berea

Sunday nights, all the students
meet for religious service Of one
hour, at which there is a sermon
by one Of the College preachers.
Every winter. eight days are set
apart for a revival service, con-
Quoted by some eminent evangelist.
Usually, four or five hundred young
people make the decision for a
Christian life at this time.
Besides. there are the daily
chapel exercises, with moral and re-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

Berea was founded on principle
and for principle. The foundation
was Christ. Christian character
was and is the aim and every effort
is made TO instil and cultivate
Christian character, based on re-
ligion.
The three religious societies for
students-the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, the Christian En-
deavor and the Young Women's
Christian Association, each gathers
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

be trained in some special line.
Many men must remain privates be-
cause they possess no Vocational
training. Many Of our young men
have been advanced because they
took Commerce. Carpentry. brick
laying or some other trade. These
classes should be well filled this
fall.
Our new dairy barn. built with
all the latest improvements, is 10
house the finest dairy in the state,
and our agricultural men should
plan To get labor assignment at the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

ship after the war.
What a strong and satisfying rea-
son for going 10 college
There Is no doubt this National
Campaign for College Student En-
listment will show immediate results
IN increased college enrolments and
future results thru the maintenance
Of an increase in the number OF
men trained for leadership, both for
war demands and peace needs.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29

farm, garden or dairy. We want
to train the hands as well as the
head IN the growing science Of agri-
culture.
Come and look over our plant be-
fore you decide TO Just stay home
and gather the crop"
Remember, young friends, that
you viii soon be too old 10 get a
complete education.
If you are not lighting the Ger
mans, you should be in school. Az
ter the war, YOU will have 10 oom-
pete with the returning soldier.
who will know how to do things.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29
TWELVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

4. The value Of time.
2. The success Of perseverance,
8. The pleasure Of working.
4. The dignity Of simplicity.
5. The worth Of character.
T. The influence OF example.
8. The obligation Of duty.
2. The wisdom OF economy.
g. The power Of kindness.
40. The virtue Of patience.
n. The Improvement Of talent.
f.. The joy Of originating.
Marshall Field.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-29
Uses for Turpentine.

A few drops (seven or eight Of
turpeniine ON sugar swallowed slowly
twice day will cure the most severe
sore throat.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-08-02
4. \. fOGG RECOMMENDED
IS FOOD ADMINISTRATOR

H. H. Fogg was recommended as
county food administrator at q meet
ing Of the County Council Of Defense
which was held Wednesday evening.
This recommendation will be sent to
Thomas Stearns, state food admins
TRAITOR, who will make the appoint
ment. Mr.. Fogg will take the place
of E. L. Sargent who has left the
county.
Fogg undoubtedly is the right man
for food administrator. He has the
ability and the desire to serve in any
war activity. Besides his place Of
business is on Main street where he
may be easily reached by the many
who will wish to consult with him.
He is a man who will be fair and
who can say "no" when that is re-
quired. He has the full support Of
the Council Of Defense and the good
will Of the people Of the community.
Mr.. Sargent who has been food ad-
ministrator for the county performed
his duties well and did the hard work
of the Office with credit to himself
and the entire community.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-08-02
The Burdens Of War and Our Duty

July Fourth - this
annvsy Of her independence; appreciation
Of what has been aphed by Nation Old
the breeze in practically the face Of the globe In
birth Of Americas Democracy.
Then Franee July
Day The world have sv.kned 70 the dessbity and .d
al policies the w6I1d 4 fighting today.
During the the gallant French assisted
boys have taken portion Of Incl
remembered that worth while things
this fight celoradoans win be upon
the breast Of father mother wife sweeheart and fendand
find difficulty hensslyes in and who might
bring sadness to many homes
Those who have relatives q
their cou long remembered by showing
kindness and sympathy those whose immediate
sacrhce As
qurd to burden.
will take positions the Front
the casualty list TO this takes place gradually the silent
word will telling another bringing
sorrow and sadness g the homes in Colorado. -
We beseech all citizens Of commonwealth
brvey the burden that will be placed this
other sacrifices for the successful prosecution Of the
Yours very truly,
JULIUS C. GUNTER,