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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13

of twelve and twruty-oUe. OF these
only 375. 900 are enrolled aa members
Of the Boy Scouts of America
America cannot acquit herself COM
mensurately with her power and great
influence, in the great period now fac
ing her and the world. unless the boys
of America are given better Opportu.
mites than heretofore to prepare them.
selves for the responsibilities of citizen.
ship.
Every nation depends for it's flu
ture upon the proper training and de-
velopment of its youth. The Ameri'
can boy must have the best training
and discipline our great democracy
can provide if America, is to maintain
her ideals, her standards and her in.
fluence in the world.
The plan, therefore, for Boy
Scout Week. during which univer-
sal appeal will be made to all Amcri.
cans to supply the means to put the
Boy Scouts of America in a position to
carry forward effectively and continu.
ously the splendid work they are do
ing for the youth of America, should
have the unreserved support of the Ma.
tiou.
therefore, |, Woodrow Wilson, prosi-
dent of the United states OF America,
do hereby recommend that the period
beginning Sunday, June Sth. to Flag
Day, June l4th, bc observed as Soy
Scout Week through the United States
for the purpose of strengthening the
work of the Boy Scouts of America.
Il earnestly recommend that. in
every community, Citizens Committee
under the leadership of II National
Citizens Committee be organized to
cooperate in carrying out a program
for definite recognition of the effect
i've service rendered by the Boy Scouts
of America for survey of the facts
relating to the hoyhood of each com
munity, in order that with the cooper
alton Of churches, schools ana Other
organizations definitely engaged ii
work for boys, adequate provision may
be made for extending the Boy Scou
program to a larger proportion of Am
| erican Boyhood.
"The BOY Scout movement offers
unusual opportunity for volunteer ser
vice. 1t needs men to act as com
mitteemen and as leaders of groups
I Of boys / hope that an who can vii
enlist for such personal service enrol
as associate members ana give all pos
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
OFFENSIVE BREATH
CALLS FOR CALOMEL;
TAKE A CALOTAb


DO you ever have a bad taste in your
mouth in the morning heavy, breath,
coated tongue headache nervousness
with a letdown feeling? You need cal.
omel nothing else win cleanse your
liver thoroughly Try Calotahs. the
nausealcss tablet that is delightful to
take and delightful in effect. one tab.
let at bedtime, with "a swallow of water,
that's All. No taste, no gripping. no
salts no nausea Wake up in the morn
ing feeling like "A two-year old, bright,
cheerful, energetic ana with "A hearty
appetite for breakfast. Eat what you
please-no danger. Calotabs are so en-
tmely delightful to take and so pleasant
in effect that the manufacturers have
authorized your druggist to refund the
price as a guarantee that YOU will be
delighted with Calotabs.
Sold only in original sealed packages,
price thirty.fivc cents at drugstorGs
everywhere. adv,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
LOCAL COMMITTEE
WILL COOPERATE
CONSTITUTION DAY
THE SaNCTlTY or OUR AMERICAN
INSTITUTIONS EMPHASIZED On
MINDS OF ALL CITIZENS

The organization committee for Con
sttutional Campaign and Celebration"
has set aside Wednesday, September
II, for the celebration of Constitution
Day" throughout the nation, and have
selected county directors to perfect or.
ganization, secure cooperation of
preachers, heads of educational institu
tions and teachers also to secure speak
ers to deliver addresses at various
points within the county, to which they
may be assigned.
The matter has been taken up locally
with George w. Coffman, county su
perintendent and with Charles w. Rich
ards, superintendent of the Ardmore
city schools, and with the Ministerial
Alliance, all of whom have agreed to
cooperate in order that this drive in
Carter county may be 4 success.
Harry IL. Rogers. state director for
Oklahoma, has addressed Il communica.
tion to the county director setting forth
the object of this campaign and urging
Immediate action along lines set forth.
The principal aim of the association
is to emphasize the need Of popular
knowledge concerning American ideals
of government. With this object in view
all patriotic associations have united to
bring about a nationwide campaign for
better understanding of the consti-
tuition.
September H. the birthday of the
constitution. has been selected as a day
especially dedicated to the work, and
upon that date meetings are to be held
for its study.
The Importance of this will not he
doubted by those who believe in Ameri-
can institutions.
Secretary Morrison of the American
Federation of Labor, in a recent letter
regarding immigration and our alien
population. writes "What can Ameri.
canism mean to these people? They
do not even understand our language.
They know nothing of our theory of
government We must Vitalze our dec
larations and our beliefs that injustice
has no place on American soil"
The aim is 10 unite, into one ma.
tioual campaign of education upon the
essential principles of our government,
all who know their meaning and are
willing to interpret them.
The county chairman is urged to use
his power along the lines suggested in
the organization of meetings for Con.
sttution Day and for classes for study
OF the constitution.
This matter will he given immediate
attention by the local director, and fur
ther definite plans will be at once for
mulated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13

The report shows cotton conditions in
The report follows:
Temperatures have been seasonable
and rainfall mostly very light through.
out the cotton belt during the past
week.
The progress of cotton was variable.
ranging from satisfactory to very good
in many of the important sections to
only poor, or very poor in others.
Cotton made no material change in
| North Carolina, Mhile it deteriorated
slightly in South Carolina.
The crop made poor progress in
northern Georgia, due to the absence
Of rain and shedding, but elsewhere in
that state made satisfactory progress.
Cotton made fairly good advance in
Tennessee, while conditions We're faV.
orable in Arkansas and Oklahoma,
where the progress during the past
week was very good.
The condition and progress was very
good in the western half of Texas
but in the eastern half the progress
was poor to good and the condition
poor, while insect damage continued
considerable, though weevil We're less
active.
The crop deteriorated in Louisiana
and made poor progress in Mississippi.
Picking has progressed northward to
the northern states of the belt.
Conditions We're favorable over the
southern states for the harvesting of
corn, while sweet potatoes and truck
crops made good progress in most dis
tricts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
OFF | C|AL REP 0 R rs
SHOW MOST OK LAHOMA
COTTON Dol \ { WELL

The state meteorologist submits the
reports for the week ending Sept. TO-
which shows the conditions Of Okla.
homa crops to have been favorable dur
ing that period.
According to the report the cotton
crop is a full two wekes late, with
picking in full swing in the southeast
ern section Of the state.
The harvesting Of early corn is shown
to he we'll under way, with late plant.
er corn out Of danger from injury by
frost.
Fairly good progress in fall plowing
is reported, but rain is said TO be need.
ed in some sections of the wheat belt
The report, as received at the local
weather bureau, follows:
Oklahoma Crop Conditions
Moderately warm weather, with gen
orally clear skies prevailed throughout
the week. Except a few very light
and widely scattered showers there was
no precipitation.
1t was good cotton weather and the
crop generally made very good pro.
greSs.
The condition Of cotton is generally
good to excellent in the south-central
and western portions and spotted in
the central and eastern portions, rang
ing from very poor to fairly good.
The cotton crop is mostly two weeks
or more late, but picking has become
quite general in the southeastern por-
ton and was begun in the other sec.
tions of the belt during the week. The
plants are still blooming and fruiting
and the top crop prospect is generally
very good, unless there should be an
early frost.
Early corn is being harvested, while
most Of the late planted corn maturing
and safe from frost damage.
Grain sorghums made satisfactory
progress in all parts of the state and
are maturing, with prospect of gener'
ally satisfactory grain yields.
Broomcorn harvest continued under
favorable weather conditions, with the
quality and yield of brush mostly good.
Rain would benefit late broomcorn
in the northwestern counties.
Sweet potatoes and peanuts are
growing nicely and approaching ma
turity with prospect of generally sat
isfactory yield.
The fall crop Of Irish potatoes is
coming up to a fair stand in the east
ern counties.
Pastures and alfalfa are fair to poor
and need rain.
Fairly good progress was made in
plowing and preparing ground for seed
ing winter wheat, but in many locali-
ties the soil is again too dry for plow-
ing and this work is again being re
tarded
All late crops will be benefited by
rain and additional soil moisture is
necessary for seeding wheat, which
usually begins about the middle of
September.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
Recipe for
Jewel Shortening"
Fried Chicken

Wash and cut up the
chicken, wipe it dry,
dredge with -four, sea-
son with salt and pep
per, and fry in deep
Jewel Sh orte ming.
Drain on paper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
BULGARIAN ENJOYS MAY
GET THE TREATY TUESDAY

Paris, Sept. 12-It is probable that
the treaty with Bulgaria will he handed
to that nations representatives Tues
day. The Greek and Rumania delega-
tions have filed additional protests
against the territorial and economic sec
tions of the treaty, which may result in
changes being made in the text
No meeting of the supreme council
was held today, the departure of \. ].
Balfour. British secretary of state for
foreign affairs. being apparently re.
sponsible, neither Niscount Miner nor
Andrew Bonar Law having accepted the
responsibility of heading the British del
egation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13

Oklahoma City. Sept. 12.-Col. An
derson a. Webb, educational and pub
licity of the United States Health Ser
vice, left last night on Il trip through
the northern and eastern part of the
state. Colonel Webb will check up the
work down in several cities and lay
foundations for opening clinics in that
section of the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
GOVERNOR AND HIS PARTY 90
10 PRESENT SILVER SERVICE
TO THE 4. :. =. Ohi4Aa0

oklahoma City. Sep 70 dove
and Mrs, Robertson. a, N lee
state treasurer, and Mrs Lceera
$. Morris, secretary ,f state. an
Morris, left this after oon lor Ne
city, Philadelphia a. 4 Norfolk,
present to the Il. : Oklab
states gift Of sily' service.
Ice, which was p chased i
Cruce administra' n has :
safety deposit var 4 New
pending an oppo uu!tf
torm0l presentat m aep
man. who also ill be q
party left last light 10
VIII Join the hers in
firs Of next W n
Tho Tulsa. OF Of the
to the varied 1 It OF &
navy, pow ID, Phil,x
Officers huv. ln led q
guests The rui win
Robertso n.td rty L
to NorfC &.
There a pos bility
l.. Davidst \ Of Tulsa wi
crnor durh .he absent
Robertson Lieut. Gov.
probably vii be in Kar------
and elsewhcr beyond the 1ApYr
the state be, prc Govern
returns the Ia rr plrt
In that event $ nator DavNAf
tue Of his office pr sedn
the senate, will b ON letin, 90,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-09-13
Cotton Region Report

The government crop report for the
cotton region, shows temperatures fav-
orable with light rainfalls throughout
the greater part of the cotton section.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-02
NOTES ON DRESSES

Tafetas are extensively featured for
dance frochs in plain and changeable
colorings.
some predict the return of the
waistline.
Ostrich trimmings are developed in
than formerly
The crctonne frock is shown for
sports wear
\ blouse OF bright printed silk is
joined 10 skirt OF accordion pleated
tricolette in plain color
The ,un!c draped In every conceiv-
apIe manner seems more popular for
the new dance frocks
The popularity OF brown as "a shade
Tor TALL is continually predicted
coiorings is mentioned AS vogue in
Paris.
There is present demand reported
for black satin frocks
Dance frocks are said 10 be much
wanted for immediate selling
Lacy effects in embroidered net over
Georsette and light frocks OF the
lingerie type are reported good hv
certain specially shops
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS


Keith stars for Lyric.
This week promises to be a period
or jollities at tho Lyric. Manager Rex
having the cooperation OF the booking
Offices in putting on two shows appro-
pirate 10 tho homecoming festivities
Tho first OF the two carnivals OF mir, h
and gayety opens with a bill made up
entirely OF features sent direct from
tho Keith theaters in New York The
list or attractions includes Helena
Frederick and her company present
ing comedy musicale arranged for
the exploitation OF the diversified tall
ents OF the popular musical comedy
star. Walter Wool. Is the principal
comedian supporting Miss Fredericks
ana the piano playing OF Irving Mann
Is featured In the act On the bill are
the NJ sses Thea and Margaret Lorner,
In "A Blend OF Melody and Notion" a
singing and dancing act. Lew Hak
kina, minstrel celebrity. is another
good feature. Lew has new mono
ioguc with new songs and some ccccn
,ric dances. Harry Madison and Gene
Winchester arc bringing a high-spced
whiri Of variety and then there Is
dashinR Marie Hart. widely known as
me Jazz Queen with her SAKE Re-
Fuc y Jazz band OF the jazziest type
accompanies Miss Hart in her solo
numbers.
New and stirring pictures showing
me returning troops. the Pathe News
MINIS and the usual screen miscellany
make up the movie" supplement TO
the vaudeville bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-02
WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS

wilson and bs.ys coni.g of this 81, MS Msls
rTnhary'%d IN l;eonar d,own. Md Thursday
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Jun. IA oui.,
SSsrs"ntse. Spotryivsn!a Courthouse. Thurs.
az az the scntractinT parties being Elmer
p sro,.yiTania County Mr f
has been oversee. for his country and 70 !
turned some weeks ago
l;YNCHRuRG. June I.-wal,.r Hsry.v
Dun and Miss Beatrice Sigh both Of Lynch
n. home Of '"T Ra%' "uE'ha Nr, fernoen a.
mony. Ns
HARRiSoNRuRo. June John n krat-
kratzyer is a son Of MIR. Martha Kratzer II
h hrsndsw,n and 'hS groom is native Of
r.uts siTch II ,bi, IuTs imM.. Marrsre,
Mas n b. on" u the bridesmaids At the
ma 81 Miss katherine, Edgar. OF that
delnhia scheduled for Saturday evening.
VIA mIA,R r. June REV and Mrs.
10 lisu,sgan, Gsofre 81 Hsrf"w Of ''f nrid H!s
latter part Of June.
sdgsrW9od and Mrs J josie Sks Hf H ,ash
rlac. Thursday in the rarIors Of fiotei ru
, H. ,boa n" Re- n.x 81 ssan4eter q III.
been teacher in the county school while
IN IN 6sideE1oS,m !. engaged in the mercantile
p PULASKI. June LIN tho Now Dublin
AZ 4. mo-, morning a, O'clock. Miss, Fsnni. Lou
monN. H " -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-02
JEWS PROTEST WANTON
MASSACRES IN POLAND
Thousands Were Unable to Gain
Admittancc to Hall in Washing
tons Meeting.
SENATOR poMERENE SPEAKER
Ascribes Without Mental Reservation
to Doctrine Every Man Shall
Worship God According TO Die
tates of His Conscience.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The voice Of
the Jews OF the nations capitol arose
against the wanton massacres of the
Innocent victims of the pogroms in
leland. Roumania and elsewhere.
lance at Liberty Hall, owing To the
size Of the great crowd that came to
lend its support to the demand that
the killings be stopped.
BY unanimous vote resolution was
adopted. which was cabled to President
Wilson and all members OF the Ameri-
can peace conference. The resolution
follows:
I'VE protest with all our visor
against the continuance Of these po-
groms and religious persecutions.
BE IL resolved. That copy of this
son. TO the American peace commits
sion and ;elegraphed to the State De
par,men., TO the Vice President OF the
United States as president OF the SEN
ate. and to the Speaker Of the House
OF Representatives. for such action as
they may deem proper and is consist :
ent with the purposes OF this mass
Addresses were, made by Senator
A Al Pgme Wl%d. Of Ohio Congress
MARI" Joseph M'1de9 fop pr f Hons s simoo
Wolf and the Rev. Dr. Isaac Land
mann. Of New York
emn prayers in memory OF the victims
OF the pogroins.
Senator romerene in part said
Every church has its creed in which
every member gives full faith To
those who are not followers OF given
faith il may seem to be imaginary
but II is reality TO him who believes
Let US all remember that to almos,
every one heterodoXy is orthodoxy from
the other mans standpoint
subscribe without any mental
reservations to the doctrine that every
man shall have the right to Worship
GOD according TO the dictates OF his
own conscience. but while he exercises
this right for himself. deny to the
man the right to find fault with any
man. woman or child who seeks &c
exercise the same privilege
Let America speak out. and when
her voice is heard lie; us hope thu,
race and religious prejudice Will die
out forever
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-02
THE SANDMAN STORY
The Pumpkin Tree.

Once upon a time a plonman was
working his field when ne sat down
10 res, beneath a huge oak tree. It's
great limbs spread out so far tina,
they made a dense shade, and in this
cool spot the man sought 10 rest dur
;nE the heat OF noon.
AS he sat eating his lunch gnome
who was very thin and shabby. walked
by. He looked hun8rily at the lunch.
oe G n Ho" k 1G Fe SAID an the AI piev,
man. 81 Will be glad OF your COM
pany."
The Enome sa, down and ate heart
lily of tho food
~, must be nns to be snome and
90 said the man. Il am up at dawn
snd go 10 bed too tired TO turn over.
THINKS are all wrong in this world.
"cnid be dtneren ny '"e power ''e'
The gnome smiled sadly.
vo, pTay ina what b are The 81 changes you
replied slowly
There is SO much to, do. SO many
where. 10. beg, m" he answered at last.
But !: | had only a chance to try |
could make up my mind to commence
And II YOU did" laughed the snome
there is no doubt the first thing
YOU accomplished would be all wrong
continued the plowman. but l wish
had just one chance to try"
tho k Wi sve to here s0u s5p9ndsd
this hour and will grant you any
change you wish to make in the world
about us, FOR | Will bring the sacred
ring OF the King of the Gnomcs. and
anything you wish will be granted at
once.
When the midday bell rang over the
fields from the village the plowman
Wen0ed o
giant oak and there before him he
saw the gnome waiting. They ate
VIVA, changes. he would make in the
world about him.
~ would make fish SO they could
could fly oyer tho tops of mountains
would make 1t rain twice every week
and never be too hot or too cold
pose You begin on something simple
what IMPROVEMENT would You make
right here. for instance"
fully around. About his feet We're
dozens OF acorns fallen from the oak
green rows OF corn were big. fat vel.
we'll" said the man, Il might a,
veil. as you suggest begin improving
this oak tree. You see that big pump
kin is growing out OF tiny vine
And THIS immense oak is giving forth
Just tiny acorns no bigger than my
thumb. Why. that is ali wrong. The
vine ought to have the acorns and the
oak tree ought to grow pumpkins
That il my first wish OF change"
The gnome turned the ring three
times. The man glanced up and saw
the huge tree was fun OF pumpkins
amid the dark branches.
MY next change will Debut he
did not finish. for just then one OF
the largest and hardest OF the pump
head. Knocking him almost uncon-
scious. He rolled out into the field
covered with the mashed pumpkin.
oh! I don't think ! will make any
more changes in things" he snorted
as he wiped his face. and the gnome
laughed. 81 guess ] had better leave
the world as H. is. II don't do to i'm
provo what we don't understand So
In future am content to let pump
kins grow on tho ground and the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-02
HINTS FOR THE HOME

When Wallpaper becomes soiled. dip
clean dustcr in dry boraX and rub It
all over the soiled parts.
When starching Holland pinafores
put little strong tea into the starch.
thIS Keeps the garments good color
10 keep patent leather shoes in good
oil occasionally and then polish Them
with soft cloth; this will keen the
leather from cracking
In cleansing d!scolored marble first
wash with soap and water. then wipe
dry and apply a paste made of pow
dered Bath brick and lemon Juice Rub
/, we'll into the discolored parts and
rinse IL OF with clean cold water.
To wash Kitchen towels quickly and
easily. put them on to boil in cold
water In which are dissolved some soft
soap and soda. Boil for about twenty
minutes or until ready TO wash out
The towels will require very little rub
hing