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Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

A few miles south of Los Angeles
is the largest bean acreage in the
world under one ownership. The IT.
vine ranch has $4,000 acres planted
in beans, which brings the growers
something more than $3,000.00O.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
CARD oF THANKS

We desire to thank all our friends
who showed kindness to us during the
illness and death of our beloved son,
Emmett Lewis, Jr.
MRS. EMMETT LEWIS.
MR.. EMMETT LEWIS.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
CARD OF THANKS

l am very grateful for the many
favors shown me by friends during
my recent bereavement, and take this
means of thanking all of you
MRS. CHAS. P. ARNOLD.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
MONEY TO LOAN

Loans easy to get up to $3.50 on your
furniture. piano, automobile, etc. Don't
be without money. Just phone us for
information. The rest is easy. Strict
ly confidential.
MUTUAL LOAN CO., 1900 Grand Ave.
Office hours s. a. m. to, p m.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
CRIMINALS DRAW COLOR LINE

LEAVENWORTH, Kan.-One thou
sand five hundred white prisoners in
the military barracks here have gone
on a strike They refuse to leave
their cells or do any work. They
claim four grievances-the first and
greatest is they are forced to work
with colored prisoners.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

Fifty New York counties report 1919
appropriations made by the County Su
pervisors for agricultural extension
work ranging from $17oO to $4,000 for
the year.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

The price of a good cigar will save
a life. The lives of 100000 children
are in jeopardy. Sacrifice and help
them February 1917
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

Save life! For what better purpose
could you give up your Smokes" and
picture shows for few days. Re-
member the dates, February 1917.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
A PRAYER IN ANGUISH

The following poem was written by
Platoon Sergeant Vincent Sims of
the fighting Hghth Illinois, on a
prayer he breathed when he found
himself in No Mans Land in France,
on September II, 1918, with all but
two of his squad of SS either killed or
wounded:
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

Somewhere little babe is starving
to death. Sacrifice for its sake Feb.
1917.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

How much is your humanitarian
worth to you? Prove it Feb. 1917.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

Would you let child starve to
death? Feb. 1917 will find you out.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

Make the Almighty Dollar" do the
Lords work February 1917.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

savings account when you csme to
the bank with her. She has had no
funds on deposit with us since July,
1917.
Regretting that we cannot give you
any other information than the above,
we beg to remain,
Yours truly,
]. J. SWEENEY,
Assistant Cashier.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

Don't let 100000 children perish
Give for their relief February 1917.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Influenza Raging Among Us
Infant Son Passes Away

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs EN-
NETT Lewis, SIG East Jefferson street,
died Friday morning, January 81, af-
ter a brief illness. He was three
years and seven days old at the time
of his death and the idol of his par
ents. The funeral was held from the
family residence and interment was
made in Greenwood. Little Emmett
Lewis, Jr., was an unusually bright
child for his age and all who knew
him loved him. Our sympathy goes
out to the bereaved in this their sad
hour.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15

]. ]. SWEENEY,
Assistant Cashier.
Charity Club Meet
The Charity club met Wednesday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Phil Geen, 226 North Eleventh street
A very interesting meeting was held
and Mrs. Matte Lindsey, recent ar
rival from Sardis, Miss, was a well
come visitor. Next Wednesday after
noon the club will meet with Mrs e.
M. Hollowell at 3S N. 11th street.
Strangers and ladies visiting in the
city are extended cordial invitation
to meet with us. Mrs. Ada Walker,
Pres, Mrs. A. G. Shepperson, Secty.
Progressive Club Elects Officers
The Progressive Art Club met Mon
day afternoon, Feb. 10th at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Nanny Roberts Brady,
148 S. Third street Officers for the
ensuing year were elected and a vol
ume of other important business was
transacted. Final arrangements were
made for the clubs annual banquet at
Crump's hall, Feb. "a After dispos-
ing of all business before the body,
the hostess served a delicious three
course luncheon. Next Monday, Feb.
II the club will meet with Mrs. ]. C.
Virgins, 1893 East Moreland st.
Phoenix Protective League
The second meeting of the Phoenix
Protective League for February will
be held Monday evening, Feb. II at
Doris Hall. Business of importance
will be transacted and all Phoenix
is invited. The constitution and by
laws will be read at this meeting and
you will be given an opportunity to
learn what the oganization stands for.
Come, well and come
Grand Concert Sunday
Phoenix people will have an oppor-
tunity to witness an excellent concert
at the C. M. E. church Sunday after
noon, 8 o'clock. Let's all go and see
what we see.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Must Have the Tribune

Mr.. Harvey Curtis of Los Angeles
Cal, writes: please forward my pa
per to 1863 Edwin street, without fail
as l want to take a copy with me or
my next trip east. also want to lei
my friends in Phoenix know that
have been ejoying myself in the cold
land of Utah and Colorado, but have
now returned to the sunny land OF
California. l am in the train service,
running out of Los Angeles to Chicago
over the Salt Lake and Union Pacific
line. stay with my father when
am in Los Angeles, and must have
the Tribune as soon as l reach this
city. Keep the Tribune going, for
don't know what I'd do without it."
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Phoenix Protective League
Grand Concert Sunday

Phoenix people will have an oppor-
tunity to witness an excellent concert
at the C. M. E. church Sunday after
noon, 8 o'clock. Let's all go and see
what we see.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Mrs. Watson Passed Through

Friday evening, February Z, Mrs. ].
p. Watson, general solicitor for the
Lincoln Tome and Orphanage at Pu-
eblo, Colo, arrived in Phoenix. She
was returning to Prescott after brief
visit in the southern part of this state,
where she had been in the interest of
the Home. She reports a very sue
cessful trip. She left Tuesday morn
ing for Prescott, where she will visit
her daughter, Mrs L. J. Harris, and
then proceed to Columbus, N. NJ
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
The Ford Kicked

Mr.. ]. J. Brown, 400 East Van Bu-
rem street, is nursing a sore hand
caused by little misunderstanding
between him and his little Ford. Not
to be outdone by this insignificant lit
tie "flivver," Mr.. Brown Immediately
traded it in as part payment on a
Chevrolet five-passenger car His re-
cent purchase is equipped with a self
starter and all he has to do is touch
a little button and she's off.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Off to Hayden

Mrs. Irene Lackey, 23O North EleN
enth street, viii leave Saturday mor1
ing for Hayden, where she will visi
her mother, Mrs. Steve Howard. Mr.;
Lackey will be absent about fou
weeks.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Moneys Contributed to Mrs. Arnold

Mrs Charles P Arnold, 1705 East
Jefferson street, takes this method to
thank those who in any way contrib
uted to her relief during the death
and burial of her husband She re-
ports the following contributions:
Maricopa Lodge, No. 16, F. and A.
Masons, $16 Phoenix Potective
League, S20.O5; George w. Caldwell,
81; w. H. Clay, 81; w. ]. Smith, 81;
Julius Brown, 81; S. Joffair, 81; Henry
Essex, 81; Paul Green, 81; ]. R. Jack
son, 81; R. Ross, so cents; j. Ham
monds, $40; Luther Parker, 81; F. B.
Turner, 50; William Keys, so cents;
Floyd Williams, ST. ]. E. Ready, IS;
Fl. W. Garret, 50; H. L. Gilbert, So;
J. l.. Thomas, So; James Allen, 81; w.
E. Noble, So; C. H. Ward, 50; Stell
Jodan, So; Perry Payne, $5; R. B.
Stevens, $5; N. Friedman, 50; George
Luhers, So; Orrin Standage, 50; Tom
Caveness, $5; Frank Shirley, So;
Phoenix Tabernacle, No. 5, Sc Stew
ardess' Board No 2, c. M. E. church,
$5; Stewardess' Board No. 1, C. NJ E.
church, flowers; A. E. Cornish S..
Total contribution, $12305.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
s. |. A. C. Meet

The S. l. A. c. club met Monday
afternoon with Mrs Roy Essex at the
residence of Mrs. E. L. Fluellen, 712
East jefferson street Mrs ]. P.
Watson was an honor guest at the
meeting and favored the ladies' with
an instructive lecture IN regard to a
Day Nursery, Orphanage and Old
Folks Home. The instructions were
well received and these ladies will
henceforth devote their efforts toward
a project of this kind. This was one
of the most interesting meetings ever
held by the club and the spirit of "do"
seemed to permeate the atmosphere
and take possession of the members.
Five visitors were present. A deli
cious repast was served by the host
ess and the meeting adjourned to meet
Monday afternoon with Mrs. Silvers,
1927 East Jefferson street.
U. 3. F's, Take Noticel
All men interested in the United
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Back From Yuma

bdCK from Yuma
Mrs. NJ NJ Richardson, 73O East
Washington street, returned from
Yuma, where she had been called to
attend her sister, Mrs Roberta Ellis
While in Yuma Mrs. Richardson mo-
tored over to Somerton and was favor
ably impressed with that city. She
reports her sister as much improved
and well on the road to recovery.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Nit. sina Tent Set Up


In spite of all tht thas been said
and done, we have succeeded in set
ting up Mount Sina Tent No. 7, with
twenty-six maids and pages of honor.
Let there be no strife between you
and me, for we are Sir knights and
Daughters. If Jesus will my leader
be, we shall build up Tabor in Ari-
iona. Yours for Christ and my race,
Mrs. Hattie B. Smith, 21 East Madi
son street, Phoenix.
Explanation for Tucson People
The following letter was received by
Mrs. Lola Chism in reply to an in.
quiry regarding the bank account Of
Mrs. Susie Allen, deceased. The let
ter comes from the National Bank OF
Arizona of Phoenix and reads as fol
lows:
Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 81, 1919
Mrs. Lolo Chism, 1461 East Twenty
third Street, Los Angeles CAL.
Dear Madam:
We have your favor of the 23rd, and
beg to say that Mrs. Susie Allen had
a savings account with this bank
which, according to our recods, was
closed on July 11th, 1917. She has
never had a checking account witt
the bank, but from your letter would
judge that she was depositing TO tho
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
U. 3. F.'s, Take Noticel

All men interested in the United
Brothers of Friendship will kindly
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
Mr.. Howard Indisposed

Mr. O. G. Howard, 726 West Grant
street, is reported on the sick lisf
this week.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
SOCIETY AND LOCAL NEWS

meet Thursday evening, February 20,
at 400 East Van Buren street. Five
dollars will admit into this organiza-
ton, if you join now. Take advantage
of this special rate.
Mrs. Galloway lndisposed
Mrs. Rachael Galloway, 730 East
Washington street, is reported on the
sick list this week She is suffering
with an attack of pneumonia
ChitterIing Supper Every Night
]. w. Smell, % South Second street,
has come into the limelight good and
strong. He is serving real, honest to-
goodness southern chitterlings to his
patrons every night in the week. Ser
Smell for genuine southern dishes.
To Little Rock, Ark.
Mrs. ]. S. Webb, 21S East Buchanan
street, left this week for Little Rock
Ark, 10 VISIT her brother, VINO IS re-
ported very i'll. She expects TO be alb
sent about four or five weeks.
Influenza Raging Among Us
Mr. and Mrs w. A. Brown, 112 s.
Eighth street, were confined to their
homes the past week suffering with
an attack Of flu. They succeeded in
overcoming this mighty giant and are
well and hearty now. The blue card"
was displayed at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. George Murry, 91S East JEFF
ferson street. The reporter did not
enter to inquire who the victims were,
so we are not prepared to publish the
names of those confined in this horne.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-02-15
A Correction

On Monday, February 8, the S. l. A
club met at the residence of Mrs. T
u Branch, SAB East Jefferson street
and not with Mrs George W. Cald
well, as stated in last weeks issue.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23


We have no inner portrayal OF General George Washington. The idea defeat
touch such this fine dignity
dauness his clenched
torce his ndmhb of his
turning defeat final victory
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23

General W a hington
refusing defeat at the Battle of Princeton, Janu-
ary 3rd, 1777. Frederick MacMonnies, Sculptor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02

day" purpose to build roads
that Oklahoma has been trying
for 20 years.
eff Oklahoma votes the bonds
we may get revolution in the
counties that don't get full ben
eft. If Oklahoma votes the
bonds we may bring in foreign
labor to do the work If Ohla-
homa votes the bonds, we may
build them too hastily and re-
gret at leisure. If Oklahoma
votes the bonds we may run out
of money before they are fin
ished. These mays" and
nights" composed his bugaboo
entirely. All very impressive to
be sure, if the road bill Itself did
not make allowances for the
very exigencies that so bothered
the senator
And as far as his plan of
building is concerned-well we
all know what it has done in the
past, or if you don't know Just
go to the county treasurer, ask
him how much money from the
automobile tax, how much from
tba GROSS pro1uctiou fax how
much from state aid appropra-
tions and how much from gen
eral taxes and from county bond
issues have been spent in your
county since statehood, almost
twelve years ago, for the con
struction Of good roads. The a'g-
gregate will amaze you. You will
find that through the fault Of
no one and through the fault Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02

no thing, save the very same
plan that was dangled before
you IN place Of this business-like
statewide hard surfaced durable
roads system proposed to be con
structed under the provisions Of
the amendment to be submitted
May 8, that your county has
wasted more money upon dirt
roads. that have washed away
by the rains and blown away
by the winds than would be nee
essary to construct more miles OF
hard surfaced durable roads than
are on the state wide system
awaiting to be given your coun-
ty by the people of the state.
"That's twelve years of opera
ton or just exactly what the
Thomas plan. so-called, provides,
1t asks you to continue to waste
this money. to chug through the
holes and ride through the dust
to mire down in the mud for an
other dozen years
Senator f. p. Hills argument
in answer to Senator Thomas
carried the vision that had ac-
tuated the Legislature in giving
the bond issue to the people, II
vision of a great system of trunk
that would traverse
traverse the state and would re-
down to the credit Of a common
wealth as great as this. The
vision once seen, is too splendid
to be forgotten All bets are
that Pittsburg county will carry
for the bonds and will carry by
a big majority.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02

Also, it is our candid opinion that
Mr.. Bnleson didn't add to his popu
larity locally when he boosted he
price Of telephone talk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
BOND ISSUE ONLY HOPE FOR
ROADS.

Commenting ON the debate be-
tween Senator Thomas and Sen
aior Hill in Pittsburg county,
the MeAlester News-Capital dis
cnsses the good roads issue as
follows:
Dcspite the fact that Sena-
Tor j. Elmer Thomas played all
his trumps in trying TO thwart
the proposed $50,000.O00 road
bond issue, the question today IS
lust the same as it was before
he spoke in Pittsburg county,
namely whether or not we want
good roads, and whether or not
we want real roads built right
and built right now and whether
we want good roads that go
somewhere For his argument
did not convince that the road
bond issue way was umfeasible
and he offered nothing in lieu
that promised relief at any near
date,
A bugaboo and an antiquated
system of building roads.
These are what Senator Thorn
as, who admits that he seeks to
be the savior" of the state,
dangled before the eyes Of his
audience last night.
The bugaboo was formed Of
those intangible doubts that nee
cssarily arise in any business
transaction, and the system he
held out was the same old some
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
GRADY Tagging BEHIND
IN BOND CAMPAIGN.

eff ye break faith with those
who die, we shall not sleep
though poppies blow in Flanders
field. "
SO wrote the brave Canadian
soldier-poet who made supreme
sacrifice in the cause Of freedom.
Those patriotic, liberty-loying
Americans who have bought
their quota of Victory bonds
have given evidence that they
will not break faith with the
American boys who sleep on the
battlefields of Europe.
Reports from Mr. Slusher,
county chairman, indicate that
Grady county has thus far failed
to subscribe her quota of the
Victory loan. Is it possible that
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02

There Is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies and by constantly falling
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
It incurable. Catarrh Is a local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional com
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine, manufactured by r J. Cheney d
Co.. Toledo, Ohio, Is constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the system One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Hairs
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Il. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
SUMMER CORSETS
In New Justrite

Faithful to the straight figure
lines of the fashionable silhouette
but refreshingly modelled and
made in materials 10 give cool
wearing as well as moulding the
figure correctly and are priced
at $1,50 to $3.50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
The PICTURE SHOP

Kodak films and packs developed free
(any size)
Pictures finished 3 cents eacn,
every picture guaranteed to be as
good as can be made, regardless of
price. Look for the sign.
THE PICTURE SHOP (
400 Chicksha Ave.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
COFFEE INSTEAD OF BEER.

By United Press.
Boston, April EFF plans now
under consideration by the Methodist
Centenary of New England are car
ried out the time is not far distant
when many saloons here may be
turned into coffe houses.
In these coffee houses the man
who used to blow foam from a glass
of beer will be privileged to sip the
extract of Java, drink lemon soda or
promote the consumption of dairy
products to his hearts content.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02

the red-blooded people of our
county viii fail their govern
ment after having kept the faith
throughout the great struggle !
We cannot think 50.
Grady county must go over
the top. Let the bond workers
redouble their efforts. The job
must be finished.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
Enne
FOR HATCHING

Our members have all standard
varieties Prices $150 per setting
up. Ask for list of members, to-
gether with varieties. Cut out the
scrubs and raise good chickens; it
costs no more. More and better
Poultry for Grady county"
GRADY COUNTY POULTRY
FEDERATION.
Arthur Ersland. Sec'y.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
EXPRESS PAckAeETTEs


DAILY THOUGHT.
Pride (of all other the most dan
gerous faultl
Proceeds from want of sense, or
want of thought.
The men who labor and digest
things most
VIII be much apter to despond than
boast-Anon.
After reading in the paper about
seventeen prominent men receiving
bombs through the mall the Pack
agetter was thoroughly peeyed when
he failed ito find his at the post
office 1t was nothing less thaa a
direct insult alas, what boots 1t to
be great and not be recognized?
Following a speech by Bert Bare
foot the other night, 1t is reported
that Pocasset is practically unani-
nous for the road bonds. Verify,
verify, oratory hath not lost its
powers.
About the only way we can fig
ure out to beat this new luxury tax
is to cut our consumption OF
"cokes," pills and soap
We are not in favor of over-work-
ing a good horse but probably the
only way wen ever get the boule-
ward paved is to turn the job over
to the Park Board.
In his answer to the suit filed by
Albert Thompson contesting his
title to the personal pulchritude
prize, Ross Barnes alleges that he
won strictly on his merits. 1t is
rumored that he has contracted with
several parties to make affidavits in
support of his contention.
Now il there is anybody in the
crowd who is not in favor of the
hard-surface road proposition, we
advise him to take a trip over to
Verden, assuring him that we will
find a clinching argument on every
mile of the way.
Next to a carnation, e. Curtis
AYERS that the prettiest sight in the
world is a woman wearing a ging-
ham dress. Merchants are advised
to order a few car loads of said ma
terial before the grand rush begins.
And wen wager a pair of Thrift
stamps that you'll be prouder OF
Chickasha and Grady county when
we have q handsome courthouse.
vote for the bonds next Wednesday.
Also, it is our candid opinion that
Mr. Burleson didn't add to his popu-
larity locally when he boosted The
price Of telephone talk.
Another thing, it is only a mat-
ter of time till the sporty young
fellow who spends his salary as
John D. Morganfeller will come to
grief
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02
. A STOLEN SMILE FER TWO I

+ + = + T. = =
It Works Both Ways.-"How
much being in the Army has i'm
! proved your boy JOSH"
Come to notice. said Farmer
Corntossel, you are right. hadn't
considered it that way. | was too
busy thinkin' about how much Josh
bein in 1t had improved the Army"
Washington Star.
"Who discovered American"
ohio" replied the little giri.
mo. Columbus discovered Amer
lea"
"Yes'm. Columbus was his first
name"
A Little Hint.
Janet, aged 8, was taken by her
mother to lunch at the house of a
friend
The hostess was of the talkative
variety, and, in her enjoyment OF
certain interesting little incidents
she was relating, quite forgot to
give Janet anything in the shape OF
! food.
After a lapse of several minutes
Janet could endure the situation no
longer. Sol raising the plate as
high as she could, she demanded in
shril, voice:
\ Anybody here want clean
plate"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-02

Another thing, it is only a mat
ter of time till the sporty young
fellow who spends his salary as
John D. Morganfeller will come to
grief.