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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31
OKLAHOMA'S NEW LADY SLEUTH"
OF LABOR BUREAU COMES DOWN
TO GIVE ARDMORE "ONCE OVER

10 years of age, In certain lines OF
work. and requiring that befor" any
child, under the age of 10, shall be EN-
ployed in any occupation, specified In
Section 3T2S. Labor Laws Of oklahoma
il shall be the duty of the parent or
guardian of such child To procure anu
furnish the employer an age and school.
ing certificate.
1T Is not the desire or purpose OF
the department to prosecute employ
ers, although there are some Instances
where this is necessary Miss tlhut'
said. "As a rule, however, "" tind lh'u
when an employer understands IN" laws
regarding the employment of females
and children. they readiust their husl'
ness, and our desire is to assist them IN
every way We can
THE work done by the factory in
sprctors" she continued, benefits three
classes of our citizenship-the employer
the employe and the public-and h also
of the greatest Importance To all me
result OF the factory inspection WORK
benefits the employer, because II al
fords "A safe place for persons to work.
resulting in greater efficiency, because
of the worker being conscious of having
a safe place i'm which to work. II ful'
ther benefits the employer because when
the safety is rightly applied. 1t results
in reducing the rate of liability insur-
ance to the employer, which means an
investment to him. Frequent inspec-
ton would discourage the employment
OF children in the industries, which is n
real service to employer, because of the
fact that the Compensation Law does
not affect cases where children are
employed in violation of the law. Many
employers do not know this until after
il is too late, and they are confronted
with the proposition of going into the
courts and defending themselves after
the injury has occurred.
1T is a benefit to the employe, be
cause il affords him IA safer place in
which to perform his work, resulting in
graeter efficiency and saves his hie
and limb
1T benefits the public because we all
know that the public finally pays what
ever cost accrues, incident to the oper'
alton of administering the Compensa'
ton Law, because there will be fewer
cripples thrown on the mercy of the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31
by MRS. EMMITT T. REID

Miss Ethel Elliott Of Tulsa. represent
ing the state department Of labor as an
official investigator and prosecutor ap
pointed under provision of the Sev
enth legislature, was In Ardmore from
Monday until Friday looking over the
situation here with a view TO returning
little later and rounding up local
violators OF the laws relating to the en-
ployment Of women and children. Incl
dentally, while here, Miss Elliott substi
tuted for Mrs. &. V. Maxwell, In charge
of the local federal.state employment
bureau, while Mrs. Maxwell took her va
cation.
Miss Elliott holds Il public office
unique throughout the country. She is
empowered to caues the arrest and
prosecution OF any employer whom she
finds violating the laws OF employment
of women and children. Her appoint
ment is for four years. and she expects
TO visit every section of the state and
carry on thorough investigation in the
line of her official luty. She has coy
cred" only a few of the larger cities
SINCE ntr appointment NNo HioHNiS "S''
Miss Elliott was elected the fourth
vice president of the Government Labor
Officials of the United States and Can
ada. position which heretofore has
been held by men, at u recent meeting
Of the association at Madison, Wis.
Miss Elliott expects to return to Ard
more in the early fall to make investiga.
ton OF conditions surrounding the wom'
en- and children in all lines of work In
Ardmore. She stated that during her
short stay in Ardmore she had found
a number of instances wherein the law
relating to female labor is being VIC
lated.
This law" Miss Elliott stated was
amended during the recent legislature
and makes provisions particularly for
a 54-hour week law for women, limiting
the days work to nine hours, exception
10 be made orly in time of calamity and
emergency, when the law provides for
double pay.
THE laws governing child labor
placed restrictions on employing chill
dren under the age of Ii years, prohib'
iting children under the ages of 10 and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31

public. Ia many eases ones with large
families OF dependents"
Miss Elliott Ia u young woman OF
unusual oapabillty, and she Is pos
sessed OF charmingly womanly per
sonalily. and IL thoroughly Interested In
her work, which Is beyond peradven'
ture of dosbt responsible for the great
success with which she has met. She
relates many humorous experiences OF
some of her First eases" and explained
how badly II made her feel 10 be com
PEELED To prosecute employers. 81 want
them To feel that | nm their friend
and truly am, but my first Interest
is with the women and the children of
the state. and they are the ones | viii
help and protect
Prior to her work with the state hu'
reau OF labor, Miss Elliott was interest
ed in welfare work. extension and ON
ployment. and served as Y. w. g, \. sec
rctary ut Tulsp. she has devoted a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31

Read Sessions announcement IN
this issue adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31
DEED or HEROIC NAVY
OFFICER COMNlEMORATED
AT LAUNCHING OF BOAT

San Francisco, Aug. 22.-+Correspond'
ence of the Associated Press. THE
heroism of the late Lieut.. Arnold Mar
Gus. of the United states Navy. in navl-
eating to safety the explosiontorn sub
marine Al at Manila in July, 1917,
while he, himself. was suffering from
fatal burns was cOmmemorated mere
today in the launching of the United
States destroyer Marcus. The crafts
sponsor was Mrs. Arnold Marcus, OF san
Francisco, widow of the young officer.
Burned ana otherwise badly injured
by an explosion of gasoline vapor in the
hold of the Az. Lieutenant Marcus re-
fused aid for himself until he had In
sured the safety OF the crew and beach
ed the submarine. In letter to Mrs.
Marcus, who is the only daughter of
Paul Cowes, of Chicago, superintend-
ent of the Central Division Of the Asso-
ciated Press. Secretary of the Navy
Daniels recently wrote:
The conduct of your husband was
that of Il most gallant officer, VINO,
though fatally injured, without regard
to self devoted every action and
thought to the care of his vessel and
men"
Lieutenant Marcus was graduate of
the Annapolis naval academy with the
class of 1913. He had served in MeXi.
can waters and was attached to the
Asiatic fleet when he met his death.
He was the son of Lady Young, wife of
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Popham Young,
an official of the government of India.
Lady Young attended the launching of
the destroyer Marcus
The Marcus is a 35-knot, 30,O00.horse-
power, flush deck destroyer of the most
powerful build 1t is $3.50 feet long and
80 feet beam.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31
LARGE DIR IMAGE PROJECT
BEFORE GARNiN COUNTY
BOARD AT PAULS VALLEY

Pauls Valley Aug. 30.-The land
owners of Rush creek valley We're no.
titled yesterday that the hearing be
fore the commissioners court on the
drainage ditch proposition to reclaim
the waste lands in that valley will be
held ON Tuesday, September 2nd.
II is proposed by this project TO
make drainage ditch from a point
due north of Antioch, sufficient in
size and capacity to drain all the waste
lands of Rush creek bottoms and make
them available for successful cultiva-
tion.
Many thousands of acres of waste
lands viii be reclaimed through the
successful operations of the proposed
drainage ditch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31

great part OF her time To general wei
fare work Of the women OF various com
munities and has signified her interest
In the work being carried on In Ard
more, especially the recent establish
ment of woman's reading'rcst room
and stated that upon her return she
would bee glad TO assist In anyway, she
might be- able 10 in this work. She he
gan her work with the labor bureau
during the war emergency and because
OF the great benefits derived, the posi-
tlon. which she now holds, was created
by the legislature.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31
ARDM0RE UNITS OF
NATIONAL GUARD WIN
HONORS At Fl. SILL

Loyal friends Of the Ardmorc units
OF the Oklahoma National Guard
which participated in the encampment
at TT. sill, will be- glad to learn that
the boys acquitted themselves with
honor and credit to their state, their
county and their town and that they
viii arrive home this evening with the
feeling deep rooted in their breasts that
It may be said Of them, well done
good and faithful servants
Advance Information is to the effect
that the Ardmore units were the best
drilled and the best appearing contin'
gent at the encampment and that
they carried off their fun share OF
prizes and received honorable mention
as well.
Just IA Ardmore and Carter county
felt proud Of her stalwart sons who
went across the Atlantic to do battle
for their country, both the county ana
city citizenry feel proud of the boys
who are today members OF the local
companies, subject to call at any time
to defend their country's honor SAID
n local business man saturday when
the news first came of the creditable
manner in which the boys had acquit'
ted themselves.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31
MANAGER OF LARGE COMPANY
MOVES HERE FROM OKLAHOMA
CITY TO RESIDE PERMANENTLY

q. q. Crockett, manager OF the Bass
Furniture Company has leased the
home OF Charles Durle. 500 Third ave
nue., southwest. Mr., Crockett was for
merly OF Oklahoma city, but says that
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31

Ardmore Is now his home town and he
is disposing OF his property In olla'
homa City to invest In property In
Ardmore,
Mr. ana Mrs. Durle have resided at
$40 West Main street, since last month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-31

See what Sessions says In his an
nouncement today.-adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-03
etSlip-Of- the-Sh0ulders
GOwr1s and Other
Novelties of the
Alluring Last
Minute Fashions
ADY DUFFGORDoN. tho

7 ADY DUFFGORDON. tho
famous Lucille" Of London.
- and foremost creator of fashions
N the world. writes each week the
fashion article for this newspaper. pre-
senting al that is newest and best in
style. for well-dre..ed women.
Lady Duff Gordon's Paris estab.
lishment brings her into close touch
with that centre of fashion.
Lady Duf-Gordon's American e.
Adjustments are a. Nos. 81 and 80
We, Fifty-seventh street. New York.
and No. l400 Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-03
a. UCiL e ~

the drapery gives to the gown a grateful appear.
ance of GOODNESS.
Another still more elaborate evening gown II
built upon foundation OF satin. Over the scant,
little draped skirt is arranged drapery Of black
net. An over-drapery which hangs diagonally
from the bust-line Is q solid massing of Jet The
straight drapery at tho back Is fringed with Jet.
The shawlke effect Of the net in front Is en-
phasized by Jet fringe. The very low bust line
of the black satin and net Is heightened by tho
introduction Of wide piece Of Valenciennes lace.
Over one shoulder seems to have been flung q
fold Of jetted lace net shawl. Really tho
drapery OF this sleeve represents high artistry
and elaborate care. Over the other shoulder is
worn strap Of Jet. This is one Of my most
successful and most admired creations
The wraps worn with Summer evening gowns
are OF necessity OF light texture. The one shown
on this page Is Of dark reversible satin the under
side being Of contrasting shade. 1t Is short.
Around the shoulders passes a wide. shirred.
double edged trimming Of the same silk. The
collar and hem are Of the reversible silk. The
cloak does not quite hide the gown Of white
heavily beaded net with fshtail train.
A lovely new evening gown designed for early
Autumn wear by dazzling brunette Is built OF
rose-colored velvet and silver lace. The foundac
ton material is of the rose.coored velvet. It Is
cut into a very low v at the front and back. The
skirt Is slightly draped at the left side. It has
long hshtail train. Over this Is worn Mandarin
coat OF silver lace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-03

Great Britain Rights Reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29

C0NY'S VICTORY
To Be Fittingly OBJ
served Tonight
Parade, Spssches, Sonss and Big
Bonfire nn Program - students.
Alumni and Citizens in General %
Unite in Whale OF a Time

This evening the citizens of Au
gus1a and the students of Conv High
will celebrate the winning of To-
football championship of Central
Maine by the boys Of Cony High.
A committee of students and citi-
zens met in City hall Friday morning
to discuss plans for the celebration
which win take place this evening
and from all indications there will
sure be some stunts
The Cony football team deserves
ali that the people can give them
Their record is enviable. going
through the entire season without
the loss Of q single game and be-
ing scored On but once III any game
To start the evenings entertainment
there will be a monster torchIigh.
procession, a band and the ever
popular snake dance. There will be
q big bonfire IN market suuare
around which the students win gath
er giving Cony cheers and singing
Cony songs. there will also be short
speeches by some Of the prominent
citizens. All are urged 10 get to-
getfer at this meeting: those who
can. be at the Cony High school be-
fore 7 P NJ, where the parade will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
FAST BOXING
SHOW HOIITON

Houlton. Me-, Nov .8-A very good
boxing show was staged in the Onera
house Thursday night under the
management of Wild Bill Fleming.
There was a very good attendance
but not enough for the quality of
the boxing that was given.
Young Pooler Of Brewer won a
double six from Ira Putnam of Fort
Fairfield Putnam was able 10 go the
distance by reason of d long wait OF
half an hour between the two skies.
Putnam had about ID pounds in
weight on Pooler but was outclasse j
in every other way.
Young Grant forced Young Faux
ner to quit IN rhe fourth round of one
of the best preIinns ever seen here.
McKeen and Lane were the curtain
raisers and put On q whale Of a scrap
in which the former was returned "a
winner in the fourth. IF the fans win
back the boxing game il is planned to
put on some high grade boxing here
this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
CHRISTMAS SEALS
For Anti-Tuberculosis
Campaign VIII Be
Offered at Every
Home and Place of
Business

Everything in nj sat fnr the
launching Of the Rsd CruR Christ
mas Seal campaign which in to be
conducted during the firBt 10 Days Of
December. The amount alluttsd to
be raised in Kennebec county in S-54a.
all Of which II To be unDd by the
Maine Anti Tubsrculuais Association
for the aIleviatinn and eraAicufiuu of
the white plague.
Men and women are equally re-
sponsihie Tor the r2iBtng Of this fund
and the plan il To have the resi6en-
tial sections Of each city ana town
canvassed by the wumen.s teams
wtse the men put in their efforts in
the business section. MiM Rosnmond
Common is chairman of the women's
committee for this city and the men e
committee is headed by G. A. Film
wood. The other members are
Charles Ballard, J. O. RIanche1te. s.
p. Chernowsky, Charles P KinEmRn
ana II. Il. Rumery, all from the
Merchants Assassination. Dwight P.
Higgins will solicit among the bank
.ers and Herbert Locke among the
attorneys
Workers chosen by these commit
tees will call al each home and Office
between December and 10 to solicit
patronage for the Christmas seals To
be used on cards and Packages. Make
II q generous order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
MOTHER LOVE
KEEPS FAMILY

The happis8t woman IN Augusta, or
perhaps one OF the 1appiest, was
q certain brave mother who through
valient effort and hard work and as
sistance Of iocal workers, has kept
together her little family of three
children, for On Thanksgiving day
they all Ind their dinner together.
It 10 the old story Of a husband
who would not properly provide. who
made life miserable for his wife and
her three children and who finally
left them. Then the struggles Of the
mother to keep her children began
She went to work in a local mill.
WIKI what she earned she was able
TO keep her children. but not in any
way that children should be cared
for. The local officer of the overseers
If the Peor WINS acquainted with the
case and started doing sumstl1ing
right or.
Mothers aid was secured for the
mother A rent of fair size. coy and
warm for the winter months was 50
cured for the mother and her rflroe
young ones. Furniture was secured
from vnE.iuus sources
And sven One OF the city officials,
who was informed Of the case. So
cured a table for rfe little home, in
respect for the valient efforts Of the
little mother
Now with her Mothers aid the
mother Of three is able to stay 1T
home ana care tor her children. She
is g. delighted with her little nome
and demDnsfrates her mother love IN
her work for her children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
STATE HOUSE

tcouEinusd from Pags ~
aiso - cash rriss from the carletm
Orchard Fund.
3. Creighton Of Cnion wins the sixth
prtss or $40 from TIM Carleton Orchard
Fund.
special prize of so offered by Homer n
Chase of Auburn.
The cpmmittse aRys:
We report that owing 10 the more In
saiaGent care on the part Of the or
chHrdist, the trees entered IN this CON-
Tan have during the past FIVE years
sruwn to size SO far exceeding the ex-
pecrario-is Of the expert orrhardists of
this State. and so Increased over thuse
OF the same age in the first contest, that
we recommend for the third contest
raising the standard measurements Tor
the several varieties.
IN account of the good prices received
Tor apples the past season and feeling
wei assured OF good prices for Soma
time To dome, II is hoped that there viii
DE 10 to 3eo Contestants IN the third
Ca-ietnn Orchard Contest which liz tn
start In the spring OF IaD.
In the third contest the ffrst Ii m n
nssf orchards VIII receive a urize.
Application may be made nj any tirne
I'd Frank 4. Dudley, State hurticuI-
eurast. Maine Department Of AgricuI-
ture, Augusta, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29

form and march with the boys. II
one cant march. give those that do
q, cheer as they pass by Ia the
parade through the streets.
The Parade
The parade viii form IN front of
Cony High school and will start
promptly at p. IL, SO every one
must be IN line before that time or
they will be "out Of luck"
The organisations will form in the
following order:
Platoon of Police
Dennis Band
Cgny Football Team
Cuny High, Faculty
City Government
Cony Students
American Legion
Citizens
II lis hoped that all may be sup
piled with torches. An who haxe
C0ny banners are urged to carry
them in the parade. All residents
along the line Of march are request
ed To light their houses.
Line of MARCIA
The line OF march will be as fol-
lows:
Down Conv street I'd Water. I'M
Water to Rhines Hill, up Rhines
Ell To Grove. UP Grove to the func-
ton, down State street to Bond
street. down Bond To Water, down
Water 10 Market Square where
There will be a big bonfire.
Exercises in Market Square
The following exercises will be
held in the square:
Singing Of America" J. FRANCIS Mac.
Nichol leading
ConE cheers and SONGS
SELECTION by band
speech by Mayor Burieigh Martin
selection by band
SAIZZIe WiZZle Cony cheer
speech by Coach Clinton Thomson
soHe-parocy on Long, Long Trail BY
CDny students
Speech b- Hon FY4n1x Fay-~t,gtar
Selection by band
SINGING OF Star spangisd Banner By
entire asseEDblase
ROW to Make Torriiiptt
All Cony students who are unable
70 get torchlight can make one as
follows; Get an empty tin can. make
a small cut through the tup jusr
large enough 70 put In an ordinary
lamp wick which may be secured az
any grocery store, put about three
inches Of kerosene oil IN the can AND
fasten the can TO stout stick about
tour feer eng
The following were present as a
committee On arrangements meeting
in City hall Friday morning: Sturris
Randall, WiIbert Wilson F-anI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29

Central this morning when an in
dividuaI wearing a mask with whisk-
ers attempted TO halt the train by
pointing a revolver al the fireman.
The train slowed down. but failed TO
stop.
The matter was reported To the au-
thorlties upon the arrival of the
train in Newport and Deputy wey-
mouth and Deputy Mullen OF Corinna
secured the vicinity Of the attempted
holdup. the arrest Of the boy follow
ing. He had a bewhiBkered mask
and revolver in his possession when
arrested The yuungster refused TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
State House Chat

State Librarian Henry L. Dun
mack went to Clinton Friday after
noon to represent Governor MiIIiken
at meeting of service men In the
evening. the Governor being unable
10 speak. on account OF has VOICE.
An interesting fact became known
Friday in regard to the recaptured
prisoner, Edward L. Marsh. who the
other day escaped from Kennehec
Jail and was soon caught in Bangor
II seems that IN October a petition
for pardon had been filed with the
Governor. He had been committed
on Sept. % for 10 months for larceny
offences committed in Oakland and
keadfield. The petitioners we're 81
once notified that II would be necss-
sary 70 forward the facts regarding
the offence. sentence and date OF
commitment Answer containing
such information was not received
until Friday Nov % and il then be-
came nececsary to write the petition
ers that the mans attempted escaps
would preclude any hearing on a
pardon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
NEWPORT

Fred Prescott. aged 15. of North
Newport. was arrested Wednesday
by Deputy Sheriff Carl r. Weymouth
on suspicion that he is the youngster
VINE attempted 10 hold up passen-
ger train travelling from Fuxcroft to
Newport Junction. The engine crew
of the passenger train We're startled
at the North Newport CROSSING on
the FOxCruft branch of the Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29
Relieves, TIRED
Aching MUSCLES
srv bntrie of Sfnan's LinisnUnt
anr keep il handy for
emergency

II ! on1v rad some Sloan's Lini-
mem" low often you've said
ma And then when the rhan-
MAKO -w1nge subsided-aftsr hours
q sufe-ing-you forgot II. Don't do
: 4gal1i-geJ d bottle today fur posai-
Die uss tonight. A sudden attack
may come on-sciatica, iumbago, sure
muscles, stiff Joints, neuralgia, the
pains and aches resulting from ex-
posue. Ynu'n soon relieve Il with
Sioang che Iiuimeut that penetrztas
without rubbing.
% EARS leadership. Clean.
economical. Three sizeS-S5c. 70c,
s--40-Atv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29

=, ID -ilc pack peace: Enjoy lifei
'4f system Is flied with liver and
Noison which keeps your skin
S-.i2w your stomach upset, your
-'-~~ auH and aching. Your meals
l'rmnS into poison, gases and
.-'l5 gu can not feel right. Don't
AlInus or c1nstipated. Fsel
1-ie'~.a always by taking Cascarets
'--aIDnailv. They ACT without grip
"a JT Inconvenience. They never
.'--aH you like Calumsl. Salts. Oil or
-.9 narsh Pills They cost SO lit
.7''-~ascarcts work while You
H@et a. DIV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-29

Inc pardon petition of Nicholas
Rogers OF Bangor. which WIS heard
az length last Wednesday by the
Governor and Executive Council Was
continued for further consideratio
The petition of Michael ] Mul-
Kern, COR Mulker-in) of Portland WAS
again continued 70 Dec. Il and those
Of E. +. Moran Of Rowland and John
I. Anderson Of Bangor were con-
tfnued to the Dec. 81 meeting