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The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30
The Difference.

Unison had heard news about JON
son that pained and grieved him.
When he met Jonson he demanded:
whats this hear about you and
your wife having troubled Before
you were married you told me you
would 20 to the ends Of the earth to-
sether."
"Yes." said Jonson, and there was
great WEAKNESS In his voice; but I
didn't know she wanted to 60 there In
a taxi."-Boston Fost.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

"How Is your baseball team herer'
asked the guest with the tintinabu-
ulatOry waistcoat.
swell. all winter they are the cham
poems Of the whole region and sweep
everything before 'em like a cyclone"
replied the landlord at the tavern At
drudge. "But when spring comes and
they begin to play matched games
pears like something always gets the
matter with 'em to keep 'ein from win
ming anything but excavations and
such like."-Kansas City Star.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30
M.w.sey King Suicides.

Omaha, Neb.-Mogy Bernstein, for
ty.fOur, for thirty years known nv
"kiEg" of local newsbOyx, was found
ticsu with II bullet hole In his heal
here A revolver iny near the bod.
Police assert that Bern>t ,i.l commit
ted suicide because of financial diff.
culties. Relatives believe he was muir
dered. There were no eye witnesses
70 the tragedy.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

cutIeura Tor Sore NaWds.
Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
Of Cuticura soap. dry and rub In Gu
tlcurn Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This 10
only one Of the things Cuticura viii do
II Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Adv.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30
steal go, ooo, 900 In MERCHANDISE.

Washington.-SiDce Uncle Sam u.s.
sumed control of the railroads lie has
been the victim Of merchandise thefts
from freight cars totaling $7O,OOO,OOO.
OF this amount S6,OOO,0OO represents
thefts In the Chicago terminals,
100000 In Buffalo. $15,OO0O0O In
New York city and $2,5OO,OOO in Pitts
burg.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

peand svse slnes and give you ny Pr.
mission 70 publish this lettsg."-Hiso
Flo KELLY, l76 So. 18th St., Newark
N. y.
Tbs reason this famous root md hssb
fsmsdy, Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Comp0und, WHs % successful IN Miss
root Of her tzuuhls, restored her to .
hse nervousness disappeared
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

II you use Red Cross Bag Blue In
your laundry. you will not be troubled
By those tiny rust spots. often caused
b inferior bluing. Try It and zee.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30
Looking for Bids.

ibid you ever use money in an cleo
toni"
"No." said Senator Sorghum. II have
been accused Of 1t, but have always
found that when you begin to hint at
money anybody with vote to sell got
his mind entirely of the election and
wanted to turn 1t Into an auction"
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

down and BOT 20
weak ! eould hardly
stand, and bad sad.
eehes every day. ]
txisd everything ]
could think Of and
Vas under . ply.
sician's care for two
years. Adri friend
bad used Lydia e.
Plnkham's vsGs.
table Compoundand
he told ne about
T. From the Arst
day ] took itIbsgsn
b fssl better and
now ! an we'll and
lbls 70 Do most any
kin d Of work. !
hsvs been recon.
A. A.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30
4 NERVOUS
u BREAKDOWN
klies Kelly Tel. How LYDIA
e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Restored
Her Hoal&h.

Newark, N. J.-"Foe about three
yeoFo I suffered from nervous break.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

Indignation is . bitter pill to swal-
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

Where Else Could He Shaver
A private was busy shaving himself
In the open mir beside the barracks.
when his sergeant came along.
"DO you always shave outsider
asked the sergeant.
"Of course" answered the private.
did you think was hair-linedf'-
Pittsburgh ChrOnicle-Teleg
The landlord isn't exactly bringing
down the house.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

To Keep From Starvation.
"Are you getting enough Of the
fOOAY"
"Just about" the summer bOartler
somewhat ambiguOusly replied
Judge.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

Have Party for Him.
HOwell-Sly boy was born on cleo.
ton day.
Powell-That Is real campaign
issue.
The Meeker herald., 1919-08-30

Had Help.
Mr.. Har'lfax-SO your son left US
to go into bank In the clty7 How
did he ncquIt himself?
Mr.. TimbertOp-He didn't acQuIt
himself. 1t took the best lawyer In
the county to get him acquitted.
Coke Driven Truck.
A new British steam driven truck
makes use of coke ms fuel, which H.
said to be successful md economical.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
With the Churches

Central Methodist His sionary Society.
The Ladies' Missionary Society Of
the Central Methodist Church, IN ac-
cordance with the work mapped out
for all Methodist missionary societies,
by the General Council, held its Week
of Prayer throughout last week. Its
fifth day Of prayer, the day set for
the Junior Missionary Society is t be
Observed this evening at O'clock
when most attractive program j; to
be presented by members of the Jun
Tor Missionary Society.
The program follows:
Hymn, publish Glad Tidings'
Prayer, by Mrs. Vaughn; sub 'ect,
"Children, who ton for daily bread,
who are sick without a physician, and
those who carry the burdens Of moth
ers."
Prayer, by the Pastor; sub ect,
Children who never play, those with
ont a school, the war stricken children,
and especially those who know not
Cod
Bible Lesson, by the President, Hrs.
T. b. Gregory, from Mark, 9th c'lap.
? to % verse, jesus, Praying and
Healing
Duet, by Mesdafnes Carson and
Throwcr, "Roek Of Ages" ny
Read &" by Miss Ruth CoHeni
"Story Of Shn Francisco
Song, by Miss Ball of the J. II
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

.Woman's Auxiliary of st. Paul's.
The Womans Auxiliary of S
Paurs Church, at its recent meet
ing with Mrs. Beverly Hopkins, helC
its annual election of officers, whici
resulted in the unanimous re-elec
ton of Mrs. Ledyard Vaughan q
President the eection of Mrs
George Banks, Vice-president, Mrs
NJ. NJ. Green, Secretary and Mrs
Lee Caine, Treasurer.
After the election, Mrs. Vaughan
read the rcpor1 from the Woman''
Auxiliary Of its Presentation of thu
United Offering at +he Triennia
Convention which met in Detroit
Reverend f. Lucian Malone talked
upon the status of Home Missions
among the colored reoq'". The
president offered a special prayer
for missions. A social hour, during
which refreshments were served
completed the meeting.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

development of that section of the
state was due to his persistent eff
forts.
Mr.. Lindamood was a man who be-
lieved that money was Of value only
for the good it could perform, and
he used his wealth prodigously tc
that end. He was liberal contrib
utor TO all educational AID religious
causes, and gave generously of both
time and talent to work Of this
character
Columbus has lost ore Of her most
valued citizens, ard a host of friends
of the grief stricken family in tht
city extend their heartfelt sympa-
thy.-Jackson News.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
RACIAL ANTAGONIST.


The Dispatch reproduces letter
from Washington detailing the re-
suits of the governments investisaTi
ton intoi thei race i troubles in
America, inspired by the clashes IL
Washington, Chicago, Knoxville and
, other sections. The article is illui
minating for the information 1t con-
tains. 1t shows that the results
, attending the negroes participation
in the war are exactly those pre-
dicted by the men who have studied
, him the closest and know him
! best. Clothing him with authority
and putting him upon military
equal with the white race and send
ing him among a people who knew
nothing Of his intelligence or capa-
city. have changed the status OF
! thousands OF them and their return
/ is working infinite harm to the
whole country, "A systematic propa-
ganda is being conducted through
their papers in the North and they
are being led into all kinds Of
movements which will be their ul
innate ruin.
The result of this propaganda has
been convincingly shown in Arkan.
sas. Here the negroes in one To-
cality ,organized. Wholesale assas-
sination Of the white race was the
program. ID was undertaken and
the whole country knows the re
suit. 1t ended in a great fiasco and
, the leaders in the movement, mis-
led by radical agitators on the part
of northern negro papers, are now
before the courts with death staring
in their faces.
The colored citizenship of this
, section is with few exceptions. :
good citizenship. Their influence
and example is worthy in so far as
we know. There are some radicals
among them, however, but they are
known. Literature of an inflam-
mable nature has been distributed
here and probably more will come
But its effect, we trust, will result
in no outbreak, There are colored
men in this city and county who
constitute the highest and best type
Of citizenship and they must be or
guard against false teachings an6
false leaders. They can do world
of good in maintaining the AMIGA
! bic relation existing here now be-
tween the races. 1t must not be
disturbed.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
The Ladies Auxiliary.

The Ladies Auxiliary, together with
the Ladies Aid of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church met at the home
Of Mrs. Lew Ellis on North Sth Ave-
last Monday afternoon. In the alb
sence Of Mrs. C. f. Crouch, the Pres
ident, Mrs. George Sharpe presided.
The sui jet 81 study fer the winter is.
sWomen Workers Of the Orient.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
A coon MAN GONE.

In the death of Hon. w. S. Li7-
damood, Columbus, Mississippi has
lost a citizen Of sterling worth.
Mr.. Lindamood was a man of the
builder type. He believed in con
structio,a, progress, and the unity of
all forces to make the world morally
and materially better. In the COM
munity where he has so long resid-
ed he was an asset Of the greatest
value, and much of the growth an6
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
Rabbi Brille. Coming.

Rabbi Brille, of Meridian, is ex-
1ected in the near future to visit
Columbus and deliver a lecture at
3emple B'Nai Israel to which the
public is cordially invited. Rabbi
3rille is a learned man, a man of
Importance in the Jewish race, a
Ugh Mason, and a humanitarian.
lie is well known throughout the
State and has many admirers in
he city who will be glad of an OPP
oortunity to hear him aga.n.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
Cumberland Presbytcry.

Rev. Mr.. Quinn of Brooksville, was
called to the pastorate of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church this fall.
lie is conducting regular Sunday
morning services at the Court House
while the church building on South
Fourth street in being remodeled. 1t
is hoped the edifice will be ready for
occupancy in time to entertain the
Presbytery of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church which convenes in this
city on December 5th.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

aides Aid of The Christian Church
The Ladies' Aid of the Christift
,hurch met Tuesday afternoon al
ne home of Mrs. F. NJ. Jacobs on Col
9ge street.
This society has a novel methodfoi
aising funds, a method that ought
. bring substantial results. 1t meets
7eekly at the home of some mem
er. and devotes the afternoon to sew
no for that member for considera-
ion. The money obtained is applied
o the usual objects for which Ladies
lids are organized and the surplus
ct aside for future pars,nage.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
The YYoman's PresbyteriaI.

The Wcmsn's Presby terial of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church will
meet in this city on December 9Th in
connection with the Presbytery which
convenes thcn. The ladies of the
Presbyterial extend cordial invita-
ton to the women's organizations of
the other denominations to meet with
them during the convention.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
NOTICE no SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers to The Dispatch who
receive their papers by carrier
or through the mails win confer a
favor on the management if they
will file written complaint of any
failure of the paper to reach them
promptly and regularly.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

The resolution adopted as a me
mortal to Mr.. Lindamocd is a
follows:
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, our com.
munity heard with sorrow of t.
serious illness of Mr.. VS.. Linda
mood All hearts were deeply touch
ed Thursday morning at the new
hat he had answered the summon
to lay down his work here and g
to his eternal home
We realize that his going is {;
loss to our community, our churc
and every interest that promotes tn
welfare of his fellowmen.
We, the Christian Endeavor Societ
Of the First Presbyterian churcl
desire to place on record our low
for this departed friend and sens
off,loss oet his,gohpgs art 19J'i
1t is therefore lresolyed:
rThat we thank cur Heavenl.
fat her for the example of one VIII
20 fully realized c"The Conclusion
Of the whole matter; to fear Go
ard keep his commandments" tina
he was Doter of the word, no
a nearer only" Ssr
2. That his example of christia.
manhood shall live in our memo
ries and we shall endeavor to prof,
thereby and develop into stronge
men and women because he taugE
US by example to "Run with pa
.ience the race that is set, looking
to Jesus the author and finisher o
our faith"
3. We extend our heartfelt sym
ppthy to his sons who are member
four society and to Mrs. Linda
mood ard his daughters and other
the family circle, and pray tn
Comforter even thes pirit Of trut
RAY abide in their hearts and diree
their paths. ''f'''"
4. That a copy of these resolu
tions be written upon page o
our minute book and one Sent t
his family.
Signed,
Margaret Mccain,
Annie Peyton Stinson,
Lawrence Hood,
John Laws.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
First Methodist Church.

Preaching IL A. M. "Our Father
Which Art in Heaven" will be tito
text.
7 P. M. "The Faith OF Henry
Naterson," one of the most inter-
,sting, even fascinating, studies of
aese troublesome times You fell
ows who NEVER go to church had
,etter make this an exception.
quarterly Conference Monday
nighB -
James H. Felts, Pastor.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
First Christian Church.

Bible school $50. Prof. j. c.
,eadows, Supt.
Preaching each Lords day morn
ng and evening.
E liza. M. Sermon by the minister
&c iP. M. "a Young Peoples c. ~
society.
~ P. M. Sermon by the minister
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
lg at o'clock.
The public is. cordially invited to
ttend all services. Strangers. and
isitors always welcOmb a
m w. F. Mott, Minister.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

Sunday school at $3.50. VIZ N
uckett, Superintendent. m1
Preaching by the pastor at IL ano
80 o'clock. a1t tr AL naf
b. " p, u. meeting at $3.50 Sun
lis afternoon. 10
Woman's Missionary Society
tuesday, afternoon, $3.50 O'Clock.
a four-minutes' speech by some
At every Service to-day there will
ody, and in the interest of the
aptist rs Million Campaign.
r. S. Gavin, Pastor.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

and addressed The Guild upon the
coming Nation-wiCle, Campaign, ur-
ging a regular attendance at Litany
services at which he intends to de-
liver series Of sermons upon the
subject. Plans were made for the
December bazaar.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

People have been wondering how
much dollar would purchase now,
compared to what it would purchase
before the war Some Department
Of Labor statistics are ealightening
along this line, For instance, if q
dollar would purchase a dollars
worth in 1914, it viii purchase only
81 cents worth now, or that is on
July LIST, 1919. Since that time is
purchasing power has been rel iced
even lower. You can now figure out
he value of your salary or your in
gestment.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

Christian Endeayor Meeting.
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Presbyterian church met at
six-thirty o'clock Sunday evening,
.ov., 2. The meeting was called to
order by the President, Edward
I.indamood, whoc onducted the open
ing exercises.
A part of the programme was
set apart as a memorial to Mr.. w
S. Lnadamood. Margaret McCann,
Vice-president, took charge Of this
part and read resolutions of respect
and regret al his passing from
our midst This was followed by q
prayer.
The subject for discussion for tn
evening For God and Right. Lii
ian Davis was the leader for the
programme. She opened with short
talk on this subject and was follow
ed by several other one minute
talks. This was followed by genera
participation by members, witt
music and sentence prayers. Service
closed with Mizpah benediction.
This Society meets at six-thirt
Sunday evening and a cordial in
yitation is extended to young peopI
CT. the city to attend.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
The Altar Guild.

The ladies of the Altar Guild
If st. Paul's church, met with Mrs.
Frank Simms on last Tuesday after
noon with full attendance. Rev.
E. L. Malone opened the services
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
The womn's Missionary Society.

The Woman's Missionary Society
If the First Baptist Church held is
monthly business meeting last Tues
lay afternoon at The First Baptist
church, Mrs. Gavin, presiding. Dis
customs of the $75,0e0,OCO Campaign
occupied the hour i
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

T. Box, the leader. Somewhat Of an
innovation was institntcd IN that the
,eligious service was followed by. a
social hour during which hot coffee,
sandwiches. and cake wore served.s
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

and G.
Dialogue, america and China" by
Mabel Ussery and Cecilia Wethered.
Song, Saving or Making a Penny,
by Annie Will Randle.
Two-part Play, demonstrating, "The
Sick in China
Actors, grandmother, mother, sick
son, five daughters, Christian nurse,
Chinese doctor and neighbors.2
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

Central Methodist Prayer Meeting.
On Wednesday evening, the regular
Central Methodist prayer meeting was
ned IA connection With che Services
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09
r. Y. p. u.

B. Y. P. U. meetin gat $3.50 Sun
lay afternoon. Miss Annie Mae
Taylor leader.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

Hasn't Luiehdorfr confessed abou4
enough? 'f''
$50 ----T7------- ------7+--
Dispatch, ads are wi NETS. n
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-11-09

rogran1, much business was trans
ted eopdeFaihg the Boetibgl Presby-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-22
DR.. EASTERWOOD IS
GOING To START A
HEALTH CAMPAIGN

DR.. A. Y. Easterwood city health Of
fter, is putting on an active campaign
for general cleanup of the city. Il
am going to give Ardmore truly a
clean, sanitary city, stated DR., East
erwood, and | am going to appoint II
committee of women from each ward,
with "a captain. to make n sanitary in
spection of their respective localities,
TO assist me in the work.
Il am doing this" continued Dr,
Easterwood, believing that women
really take more interest in sanitary
conditions around the home than any.
one else. | will ask them to see what
has already been done towards cutting
the weeds, and the general clean up
and l viii expect them to make such
recommendations as they see fit"
\ public health survey will be
made of Ardmore, beginning June 10,
when local committees will he formed
by Jules Schevitz, of the state asso.
citation. At that time complete sur,
vey will be made under seventeen
heads as follows: The water supply.
sewerage and sewage disposal: refuse
and garbage collection and disposal; ;
control of milk supplies. investigation
of the health department; associated
charities and the poor department, anti
tuberculosis work; industrial hygiene
and sanitation; housing; school hygi
enc and sanitation; lee supply; inspec
tion of foods in stores and markets;
inspection OF lunch rooms and restaur-
ants; analysis of town budget and sick.
ness survey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-22
HARVEST HANDS FOR
OKLAHOMA IN GREAT
DEMAND SAYS WILSON

saltwater, Okla, May 2l,-lietweeh
10000 and 1900 harvest hands from
other states viii be required by Okla.
homa farmers to handle this seasons
wheat, according to an estimate com
piled by james \, Wilson OF the Okla
homa Agricultural and Mechanical
College here who has just completed
a survey Of labor conditions in west
ern Oklahoma counties,
Tho crop Ia several counties of Okla
homa wheat belt has been consider
ably damaged 10y rust due To cNces
slve rains, Wilson found. This damage
may reduce the crop and diminish la
Dor demands TO some extent hu the
crop j. still estimated ~ 5o,OO0oO
bushels.
The harvest, in southern counties,
viii begin during the first week In
June, The greatest demand for labor
viii occur during the latter half Of
the month. cutting in the real wheat
belt, being delayed until about June
lOth. From $3.50 to $4.5O day is the
price fixed for most counties. From
some northwestern counties come the
report that as high rs fifty cents an
hour Is being offered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-22
MAY CELEBRA T|ON
Of ELKS LODGE IS
PROMISE Of FUN

Promptly at l o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon the B. p. O. +. will begin their
annual May celebration, and initiation
Of new members. The Elks will as
semble at the hall and proceed with the
matter of dressing up" the candidates
for the big parade, which will form at
2:30 o'clock. Lodge will be in session
Immediately after the parade.
The annual May celebration is always
looked upon as Il fun-prOvoking event
and the celebration this year promises
to be no exception to the rule. Several
new "stunts" are planned, and the pro
posed affair is said to not only equal
but to exceed all previous perform
ances" in the way Of originality and
comedy
A buffet luncheon will be served at
the hall at o'clock, after which the
hours will be devoted TO a general good
time, featured with boxing contests, ca
baret stunts and music.
Indications are that a large number
of delegates from other lodges will be
in attendance.
Fifty candidates will be initiated.
The parade will be led by the Cham.
Der of Commerce band. followed by the
past exalted rulers. The line of march
will be as follows Form at Elks build
ing; east on Broadway to Caddo; south
to Main; west to Central park; north
to Broadway; east to Elks home on
Washington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-22
STATE COMMISSIONERS OF
LABOR HERE ON BUSINESS

Claude T.. Connally, state commission.
er of labor, spent yesterday in Ardmore
in connection with the office of the fed
eral state employment service in the old
Chamber of Commerce building on A
street northwest.
Mr.. Connally reports that this office
is doing "A fine business and their per-
centage is about equal to that of amy
office in the state. He has been busy
the last few weeks arranging to care
for employment needs in the coming
harvest. All arrangements have now
been made and this state will be pre-
pared to care for its own harvest as well
as furnish hands for Kansas ana other
states farther north