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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22
"NaturalGas''
BY FRA ROBERTUS
Dictated, but Not Read, This
Bit O. Preaching Wherein
Mollycoddling Is Put to
the Cibbet-Who Walks
May Read

Mollycoddlel Fine large word. that.
n c.
Wasn't IL Theodore Roosevelt who
introduced "mollycoddle" to the world?
Anyhow. we'd known the brand Of hui
man even before the introduction, but
hadn't been able properly 70 classify
the same.
Just now ] was told of n devoted
father of three small children. All are
Of school age. Daddy sees that all the
kddies get 10 school every morning,
too. Don't have to compulse him to
educate his children. he knows his
duty as 10 that.
Yes. Daddy is so determined that his
/ children shall be educated that he bun
dies the trio into his big automobile
every morning and drives 10 the school
house and puts thcm out right at the
door where Teacher welcomes them
whether they bring Teacher 4 big red
apple or just bunch o bother.
N c.
And the schoolhouse is just three city
blocks from the children's home!
N c.
The man who told me about his
neighbor's fatherly attention 70 his
children's education was reared on u
| farm. He said something like this:
"And every time | see that klnd.heart.
ed neghbor o mine motoring his chill
dren TO school ! recall a certain boy
who lived on a farm and went TO school
every winter. ana every day in The
winter when he could travel the muddy
or frozen road three miles to the school
house. We didn't have any auto. neither
I We walked. Sometimes We walked in
/ way-below.Zero weather too, and We
wore nubias around our necks ana
heads, and ploughed through the snow
and snow-ballod each other on the way
and when we got to the schoohous'
We We're hearty and hungry enough t.
eat the whole contents OF the lunch.pai
I toted one day and little brother th'
next day. but We didn't get a chance
at the grub till noon recess"
N c.
, FOOT lCllON. IlOChtu. NJ NoU
der you've got q constitution that look
as if it will carry you to the age o
Methuselah III that's how you spell IL
unless you get run down by fIiyye
and perish before your time"
N c.
Yes" he admitted I've got the con
stitution, all right, whether | learne
anything at school about the L. :. con
stitution or didn't. I'm somewher
around 30 now and ] could knock yol
down with my right hand--and I'm left
handed at that"
N c.
Kindly don't do So however" | sug
; gested, but just go on and tell me th'
rest OF what you started out TO say
N C.
We'll" continued the 5O-year.olt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

Admiral Sims has been termed the best admiral in the
British navy We have observed great many months
that distinguished admiral thoroughgong worhiper
the shrine of Brishism Ii he doesn't calm down shortly
may be necessary for him change his uniform to fit the
british navy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

Old Doc Wood, otherwise Leonard Wood, NJ. d.. has
stated that his real and profession that of phys
clan surgeon Dr. Wood had the reputation of being
good surgeon when he pracced Our notion is that
he should return his proper profession but nevertheless
hope the republicans will nominate him for the presi-
dency The doctor the weakest candidate in the
ming His nomination would make the United States safe for
the democracy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

Local civic bodies falling in line behind the American
Legion in support of the movement introduce the city,
manager form of municipal in Ardmore Great
bodies, you know, move slowly. Sometimes however they
surely.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

Dumg thrift week it good idea to remember that
thrift does not consist altogether feeding up the bank
account That highly commendatory but you can exercise
thrift by eliminating waste in your home and using the saw
irgs in establishing better standard of living
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

autcion To the highest bidder at Nc
Alester, Okla, on December II, T.,
10 ana Il, 1915, and "a tracts contain.
ing 42,1O3 acres sold for $l.363 645.l7,
leaving 4G3 tracts containing 399,
appraised at slS,19S,9Ol56. The Creek
council house and square at Okmul-
gee, Okla, have been sold to the
city Of Oimulgee by the Creek Tribe
for 100000 which has been paid in
full and decd has been executed and
delivered.
The estimated value of unsold
tribal property in the Chootaw and
ChickaSaw Nations is as follows:
gpril,,' .,ID,I
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

improvements ---------S l05 900
1850 towns lots ----------- $4,000
Unsold land, including tim
her land and surface Of
the segregated coal and
asphalt land --------- $4,000
Amount uncollected for sale
of coal and asphalt min
erals -------------------- 956 6,479
Amount uncollected from
lands sold ------------ 3,l74,7S5
Coat and asphalt mineral
deposits ----------------1 13,174,795
Total----------------l7'6S9 '6S9.72O
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22
1915
What Happened January %

Copyright. 1919, New Era Features,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

And the schoolhouse is just three city
blocks from the childrcn's home!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

Just now ] was told of n devoted
father of three small children. All are
of school age. Daddy sees that all th"
kiddes get 10 school every morning,
too. Don't have to compulse him to
educate his children He knows his
duty as 10 that.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-22

KINDLY don't do so, however" | sus.
gested. but just go on and tell me the
rest Of what you started out 10 say"
N C.
We'll" continued the 50-year.old
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
LAKELAND BOY KILLED
IN BATTLE CITED
FOR BRAVERY

The following citation by the Wa,
Department will be of interest to the
friends Of the late Robin Sandh, oil
this city, who was killed in battle.
The citation follows:
Robin Sandh (Army Serial No.
l6S3477), private, Machine Gun Com
pany, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division, for
extraordinary heroism in action near
Mount Faucon. France, October 3rd,
1918. Private Smith repeatedly car
ried messages to front line platoons
through heavy artillery and machine
gun fire. While enroute to an exposed
machine gun position, under heavy
fire of the enemy, he was killed by 4
she'll fragment
Box 81, Route A, Lakeland, Fla, by
Delivered to Mrs. Sarah Sandh.
War Department.
Sergeant Philip Robin and Captain
Connie M. Keltner delivered the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for gallant
conduct in action to the deceased's
mother at her home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
EDM0NSON GROCERY
BECOMES OWNER OF
0'D0NIEL GROCERY

A business deal of Importance has
just been consumated whereby the
Edmonson Grocery Co. has purchased
the grocery business of O'Doniel
Brothers, the latter retiring from the
grocery business, in which they have
been unusually successful.
Mr. Edmonson expects to remove
his stock of groceries and meats to
the O'Doniel stand in about a week
or ten days, at which tim che will
be better able than ever to serve his
customers and the customers Of the
OD0niel store. With Il the consolida-
ton of these two fine stocks, the Ed
monson grocery will be fully equipped
to take care of the trade on a large
scale, and will continue to prosper as
it has in the past.
Mr. Paul O'Doniel states he has
not made any plan for the future, but
will, of course, remain in Lakeland
He had no idea of disposing Of his
business until approached a few days
ago on the subject,-and having re
ceived his price, he steps out of the
grocery business, but will probably
enter some other line at an early
date.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
CLASS FOR VOCAL STUDENTS
22O South Florida Avenue

Carrie A. McGeoch, vocal teacher
and director of First Baptist church
choir, plans to organize class for
vocal students for ladies and gentle
men, to meet one evening a week at
the Baptist church. The training Is
to consist Of reading music, tone
production, proper breathing, enun-
citation and expression. Those
wishing to avail themselves Of
this opportunity and have the
advantage of summer rates NAV
do SO by handing in their names Tor
membership any time between now
and June 18th. The class will meet
lfor its first lesson Monday evening,
June 7th.
For terms, see Carrie A. McGeoch'
3O6 North Kentucky Avenue, Lake
land Fla. Phone AIT Green. l4l'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

everybody on the grounds by three
o'clock. Games and bathing filled no
the time until $50 p. m, when
most bountiful supper of chicken,
ham, salads, and sandwiches was
served by the ladies, This topped
off by cake and ice cream, finished
the day. BY $3.50 p. m. eyeryone
from the Oldest man to the tiniest
baby, had been taken home by the
same committee which brought them
there. A unique feature Of this pic
mic was the fact that almost the entire
constituency Of the church and Sun
day school was present, as well as
goodly number of guests. Delightful
weather and spirit Of cooperative
sociability combined ic make this ar
usually successful occasion. The
thanks of the church are especially
due to Mr. and Mrs. George for theil
generous hospitality.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Hon. Rivers r. Buford, candidate
for Attorney General, and Hon. W. j.
Roebuck, candidate for Railroad Com
missioner, spoke in the Park last
night in advocacy of their respective
candidates.. Both made excellent ad-
dresses which pleased those who
heard them; unfortunately. however
their audience was small, as our peo
pie have had considerable political
oratory, and will not turn out largely
unless there is something unusual or
the program.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
BRYANT WASHBURN TIPS OFF
HUSBANDS IN LATEST PICTURE
Wins Back Bride in "Why Smith Left
Home" by Daring and Novel
Procedure

Bryant Washburn in his Para
mount.Artcraft picture, why Smith
Left Home" which is to be shown
at the Casino Theater tomorrow, Of
fers husbands novel procedure to
follow if their wives become incensed
at something and carry out a threat
to go home to mother" Mr.. Wash
burn, as Smith is on much inter-
rupted honeymoon. Wrecks, fires, a
pursuing Aunt, and finally an earth
quake are leagued against him. A
pretty serving maid inveigles him in
to rather a compromising situation,
and his young bride. angered, starts
to leave in an automobile with her
Aunt. Smith quickly DISCUSSES him
self as a footpad and, holding up the
machine at the revolver point, kid
maps his wife.
This is the laughable climax to
what Is declared to be thoroughly
enjoyable picture, crowded with move
: situations and mirth. Lois Wilson il
again Mr.. Washburn,'s leading WON
an, and others in the cast are Walter
HERS. Maym Kelso, Margaret Loomis
Winter Hall, and Carrie Clark Ward
Donald Crisp was the director,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
AUDITORIUM CHANGES
HANDS; L. D. JOEL
NOW SOLE OWNER

Mr.. L. D. Joel, the well-known
motion picture magnate, has pur-
chased the interest of Mr.. F. j.
Hoffman in the Auditorium, and will
give that popular playhouse his per
sonal attention, for the present at
least. Mr.. Hoffman, It is understood,
will take position in another branch
of the film business, but will continue
to make his home in Lakeland, which
his many friends will be very glad,
indeed, to know.
Mr.. Joel will remain in Lakeland
for several weeks, giving his personal
attention to the Auditorium, although
he has several other theaters that he
owns and controls. He states that he
considers the Auditorium needs his
attention, and he is here to give the
public the full benefit Of the best
motion picture attractions now play
ing the biggest theaters in the East.
! Mr.. Joel declares it to be his de-
sire to assist in recurring the high
cost Of living, and has therefore in
augurated the idea Of giving away
10000 cards free, which in reality Is
saving every patron of the Auditorium
Is cents, which means a saving to
10000 admissions during the special
Is days-just S1,5O0-quite consid-
cradle item. Mr.. Joel announces that
several such money saving ideas will
be worked out for the benefit of the
movie fans of Lakeland during the
summer.
! The future policy of the Auditorium
will be that of motion picture the
alter exclusively. A list Of the big pic
lures scheduled for this theater will
BE- published one day next week.
Mr.. Joel has much confidence in
Lakeland's future and says it Is onl,
matter Of very short time before
he feels that he will be compelled tt
enlarge the Auditorium to take car;
Of its patronage, as he says that from
the list of bookings that he has con
tracted for Lakeland, he will be over
crowded every night. Knowing tn
great capacity Of the Auditorium, thi
would seem to be joke, but many
true word is said In joke and let u
) hope this joke comes true.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

The Hub Clothing Co. today an
nousces a sale of 20 per cent dis
count on their entire stock. Every
thing in the store will be sold at
20 per cent. reduction declares Joe
Levay, who always can be depended
on to do just what he says he will do
The store of D. r. Crum also an
nounces a big cut price sale in today
issue of the Telegram, which it will
Jay the ladies to read.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
o q q "a q q q q = q y o y
IN SOCIETY ,
q q q = q Il q y y 4 n g q q {
Camp Fire Girls
Gave Surprise Party

camp FIRE GirtS
Gave Surprise Party
Wednesday evening fifteen merry
Camp Fire Girls met at the Baptist
church, from where they went In a
body to the attractive home of their
guardian, Mrs. Ada M. Castor She
being away at the time, the girls took
advantage OF her absence.
In few minutes the living room
and dining room were thrown togeth
Ell and made real fairyland with
roses, ferns and happy girls.
In due time the girls carefully con
cealed themselves in another part o
the house, and upon the return o
Mrs. Castor, rushed out with com
plete satisfaction of a successful sur
prise.
After many games, furnishing
amusement for all, were played,
dainty repast Of walnut ice cream an
cake was served.
The girls who enjoyed this pleasan
evening were Mrs. Castor, 1nez Ions
Ruth Swindel, Ethel Macky, Bernie
Brown, Beulah Hand, Alma Mae Lanf
ford, Alice Eaton, Laura Butlel
Grace Adams, Mildred Snyder. Edit
O'Donald, Kate Keith, Marguerit
Keith, Lazelle Marshall, Helen Futc
Catherine Futch, Mr.. Castor, Wilbu
and Margaret Caster and Florenc
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

he prettiest car in Lakeland is the
6s-Knight Sedan which has just
\ sold by Mr.. E. G. PARCEL, the
VS. Knight representative, to Mrs.
Il. Gentry. 1t has unusually
Seful lines, and the upholstering Is
Hast word in luxury-besides be-
teuuipped with the famous WHY'S.
hit motor, the standard Of excel
"a everywhere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

Gessrs. L. J. Clark, of the Success
fniture Store, J. P. Risbeck and
|eph Streater, together with their
pilies, went ever to Eagle Lake yes
hay and enjoyed a fine fish fry.
Risbecck showed the company the
method of boiling corn
b the husks on, and with plenty of
fish and the roasting ears pre-
ed as indicated the company en-
bd a feast they will long remem-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

Mrs. Harry Edmondson and little
HI Clayton, have returned home
|om an extended visit to relatives
M friends at New Orleans and Mem
I'd, Tenn. They had most enjoy
he trip.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

and shine, donated by c. o. Wheel
err: won by p. NJ. Cook.
Hurdle Race-Prize, suit B. V. d.
underwear, donated by The Famous
won by r. E. Lufsey.
Nail Driving Contest-Prize, three
months subscription, donated by the
Lakeland Evening Telegram; won b.
Mrs. J. W. Layton.
Bottle Breaking Contest-Prize
butter fly brooch pin, donated by the
O'Steen Jewelry Co.; won by Mrs
Baxter Streater.
Spelling Match-1st prize for la
lies, three months subscription, do
mated by Lakeland Star; won by Mrs
IA. F. Pickard; End prize for ladies
fash light, donated by Pinch Co., VOL
by Mrs. s. ]. Callan; LIST prize To-
men, safety razor, donated by Payne
Pearson Hardware Co, won by G. A
Hardwick; End prize for men, sho
polisher, donated by Straw Shoe Co
won by James Watkins.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

The Mission Study Class of the
rst Methodist Missionary Society
Il meet Tuesday, June LIST, at p.
at the residence of Mrs. W. C..
rvel. The first two chapters of the
lsade of Compassion will be
died.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

Miss Mildred Hampton, who has
len attending Stetson University the
|st year, leaves DeLand today for
vannah, where she goes to be q
fdesmaid at the wedding Of a friend,
/ wedding to take place on June
After the wedding she will return
her home in this city, to the de-
hit Of her many friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
cow PEASLCOW PEAS

Iron and Clay peas mixed, 1925;
Whippoorwill, $6.25; Whippoorwill
mixed Sc; Red Ripper, So rs; Cream
Crowder, So so bus. These prices
for 21-2 sacks. Send orders at once
to James l.. Dean Orlando, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
METHODIST ENJOYED
FINE PICNIC YESTERDAY
AT AUBURNDALE

The Methodist Sunday school pic
mic held at Auburndale yesterday, was
a great success. There was large
crowd present and fine dinner was
enjoyed at the noon hour. The fol-
lowing contests were INDUCED in ur-
der the direction of R. E. Lufsey:
Foot Race--Price, rocking chair,
donated by Success Furniture Co.;
won by Conrad Swindell.
Potato Race-Prize, 81 savings &C
count donated by First National
bank; won by Doris Evelyn Robson.
Foot Race-Prize, rocking chair,
donated by Success Fursiture Co.;
won by David Swindell.
Potato Race-Prize, flash light, do
mated by Keeler Electric Co.; won bv
David Murrell.
Four Footed Race-Prize, bottle
cherries, donated by D. B. Dickson;
won by Roy Epson.
Sack Prizes, pocket-knife
and $1OO cash, donated by Wilson
Hardware Co.; and W. c. Norvell;
, won by Margaret Darracott and Dav-
| id Swindell.
Foot Race--Prize, Bike pump, do
mated by W. B. Arendell; won by
Walton Clark.
n Potato Race--Prize, bottle pickles
: donated by e. J. Markham; won by
!. James Webb.
Three Legged Race-Prizes, two
boxes candy, donated by Jewett''
! Drug Store; won by Kenneth Carte
and Jack Darracott.
! Sack Race-Prize, pocket-knife
! donated by Warner Hardware Co., an
! won by John Robert Layton.
! Foot Race-Prize, bottle pickles
I donated by Turner & Carter; won b
\ Oveida Clayton.
Potato Race-Prize $1.0O saving
! account, donated by the State Bank
won by Eleonor Wilson.
Egg Race-Prize, bottle stuffe
olives, donated by O'Doniel Bros
won by Marjorie Fletcher.
Jumping Race-Prize, bottle pi
kles, donated by Turner & Carter
won by Margaret Swindell.
Hurdle Race--Prize, box candy. d.
mated by Henley's Drug store won
Oveda Clayton.
Foot Race-Prize, book, donated
Lakeland Book Store; won by Thom'
Hillman.
High Jump-Prize, box candy, d
mated by Cason & Tacker; won by
Fred Ellis.
Foot Race-Prize, box candy, d.
mated by Magsolia Pharmacy; won
Mary Cation.
Hurdle Race-Prize, cake, donate
| by Dryers Bakery; won by MAJ
Cation.
Foot Race-Prize, tie, donated
Hub Clothing Co., won by TolliV
Bryant.
Hopping Race-Prize, union su
donated by The Victory Store; W
by Tolliver BRYANT.
High Jump-Prize, pair SILK socI
donated by Melton-ott Clothing Ste
and won by Tolliver Bryant.
Foot Race-Prize, gold pencil
mated by Lakeland Jewelry Co.; "
by Bernice Nickerson.
Foot Race-Prize, bottle toilet '
ter, donated by Lake Pharmacy; v
by Claire Streeter.
Foot Race.Prize, tie, donated
Moore's Style Shop; won by Wayn
Robson.
Singing Contest-Prize, Harmon
donated by R. R. Heron; won
Mrs. c. H King.
Whistling Match-Prize, pair
hose, donated by C. E. Grafton; '
by Mrs. w C, Norveli'
Foot Race--Prize, neck chain,
mated by Reynolds Store; won by
Nell Swindell.
Hurdle Race-PriEe' o-cedar n
donated by A. c. Lnnstoro' won
Mrs. 8. ]. CalIan.
Foo, Race-Prize, hair CUT 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

(iss Edith de Bots Blanc. who has
! the guest of Mrs. F. B. Terrell
several weeks, returns tonight to
home at New Orleans. MISS de
! Blanc has been the recipient o.
"a social attention while in this
/. and has made many friends who
regret her departure and hope
zee her return soon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
FOR N EN-
J. J. Trademarks Class

We invite you to meet with us, ten
to eleven a. M, at First Baptist
church. Give one hour to Bible study
Sunday mornings We have very
interesting and most instructive
teacher.
Office room front First Baptist
Church 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

Mrs. J. R. Cason, after very
pleasant visit of a week in the city,
thu guest Of her daughter, Mrs. j F..
Wilson, left today for her home In
West Palm Beach.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
.nnuo D D D D D o D D D
u
lax E L A N D
LAC MICS

4 q q o q u n q q q n u Il Il
NJ Roy Mcintyre, whose health
!, not been satisfactory for some
Ne left last night for Jacksonville,
mare be went to consult a special
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

Mrs. W. H. English and sweet lit
tie daughter, Barbara, have returned
from a two days visit with friends at
Nichols.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28
Grace Lutheran Picnic

The Sunday school and congrega
ton of Grace Lutheran church held
their annual picnic yesterday after
noon and evening at the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Georgc
on Lake Hunter. The committee OF
Transportation, e. ]. Kaufman, Eri'
Wichmann, Albert schawber, A. II
Poulton, and W. M. Riddle, LANDED
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

WANTED-Carrier for good route.
Apply Telegram Office. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-28

3 everywhere
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-02
WANT TRACT FOR
AVIATION FIELD
Curtiss Company Makes PROPOSE
ton to City; Harbor Board
Rejects Plan for Lobdell.

At meeting o I City Council last night a
proposition WAS received for the establish
ment of completely equipped aviation
field for the city. The Curtiss Company
would furnish the personnel and the gov
crnment to furnish the appicances. 1t
would be operated AS part of the organ-
cation of the national guard
The proposal came IN the form OF
letter to the Ilarbor Board from George
h. Lockhart, Of Philadelphia, representing
Curtiss asroplanes. Mr. Lockhart stated
that the Lobdell tract WAS ideal for avia
tion purposes and suggested that the city
dedicate part Of it as flying field.
National Guard organizations. Mr.. Lock
hart stated, must row have an aviation
unit, and rs soon Ms cities or states dedi-
cate fields. the government will ali0t the
appliances for aviation free Of charge,
including the materials for hangers and
testing apparatus, worth III all nbont
$1,000
If the government grant is accepted,
the letter continued. the city or state
must supply pilots, skilled mechanics
and ass starts lockhart proposed that
Wilmington take this action. on the under
standing that tho t'uTtlss Company
would furnish the necessary personnel.
This is being done III many cities he stated
In return, the company would expect To
charge fec for the tuition of militia
si,ldrnta t. have the free use Of the govern
rnent appliances, to sell Curttss aeroplaneg
on tho field, and 10 give civilian irstrncticn
I.nckhart said that if the cItydefs not
soe it's wav clear 10 accept the offer. he