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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29
PROMINENT SHOE MAN HERE

Leo Gordon president of the Leo
Gordon Shoe Company, Of st. Louis.
which concern owns and operates the
large string Of L. & W. Upstairs
Shoe Stores. was in Durant the past
week looking after the local store.
Mr.. Gordon is well pleased with this
part of the country, and plans the
installation of other stores in this
part of Oklahoma. he says.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29

If supply and demand had anything
to do with it the price of paper would
take a decided drop when the var
ious headquarters go ont of bu mess:
and there will be room in the editor
ial wastcbaskct for the usual grist
of fall poetry.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29

The election will be over next week
and the amount of political "dopc"
in the newspapers will show Il very
decided decrease. but in large num-
ber of them the space will be taken
with learned editorial explaining
''how it happened"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29

ton with Red Russia within thirty
days. The reinstatement of CONNER
cial intercourse is dependent, however,
upon the Russians fulfillment of Il
promise to return all British prison
ers at once.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29
DIPLOMATS CAN HAVE BOOZE

The U. S. Department of State has
decided that foreign diplomats to the
United States may import their own
liquor for their own use. free from
molcstation by customs officials and
enforcement officers.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29
y UR 4 NCE COMMISSIONERS
WARNS VOTERS IN REGARD TO
PROPOSED CHANGE OF Con-
STITCTlON IN REGARD 70
FRATERNAL INSURANCE. HE
POINTS OUT EVILS IN Fol-
LOWING STATEMENT.

The Proposed Constitutional
Amendment, being State Question y
III. Referendum Petition No. As. to
amend See. 3 Of Article 10 of or
Con, titutiun. if adopted will "lay
down the bars" and permit frater'al
societies to write different types 81.
policies by striking out the pre- u.
Cons titutional provision the woii
uniform and mutual" Under the pr
cnt law fratcrnal societies "condu,'-
ed without profit. and insuring th"lr
own members" are given certain pii-
vilcgcs not given to old line compar.r-
II they write n uniform and mutual
policy. The title to the pre,nt
amendment. in my Judgment, Is ms
leading. in that it contains the Ian
guage quoted. Conducted withMt
profit, and in$uring their own mcni-
bcrs," for said language is now in our
Constitution. If the words "unifom
and mutual" are stricken out and
fraternal societies can write different
types of policies, which types will b,
more complicated and not in accord
with the simple types of policies
which have distinguished the fra;rr-
nal benefit type, they can, becau>c
of the limited supervision over bcne-
ficiaiy societies, when the bars are
laid down., permitting any unscrupu-
lous person to organize fraternal
association in name only to write old
line insurance without any protection
to the policy holder under the guse
of fraternal associations, thereby per-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29
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OUR EXCHANGES
!. 4 4 4 4 = 8. 4 8: :: 8. Il 4 = :. 4 {.

The people of Bokchito and
community have had the truth
told them, and we dare say every
man and woman now understands
fully the issues before them. At
least we hope so.--Bokchito
News.
If the people of Bokchto under
stand fully the issues before the ma
tion they have the rest Of the country
"skinned city block" and then some.
The politicians of the country have
been busy ever since June trying
to confuse the people and that they
have succeeded is very plain to any
one who will take. the trouble to lis
ten to the general political talk in
any gathering of voters.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29

The political situation in England
is undoubtedly serious. but the Eng
lishmcn will probably "muddlc
through" somehow. They usually do.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29

Radum is worth $lo1,320. 900 900
per ton and some people are kicking
about the price of coal.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-10-29

In the clothing line everything
seems to be getting lower except
skirts. They are still high.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
teamwork for the Boys
10y Dn. WA. 4. McI<EEvEn.
Professor in the University OF
Nahnns and Noted Educntor.

Take a dozen boys 10 tho wb,,.
section or 70 the alfalfa meadows for
senson ana tackle the job of harry
eStihS at so inuca per acre.
Appoint yourself as foreman
= ,en.. canning outnt, fishing ANA
hunting tackle, Il few good hot :,
bhnJo and II kazoo or two ' g
no out with the idea OF having Tho
innscl e"' n,, s1me ineney. acquire some
enjoy som" good Zines. 'A
MS scheme Of combining ho,,,
work and happy campins $500
,.hs psch worked out by a man in 4.
made up his invoice OF men and IN, IA
'tr!ais Tor Il Eccoud scason AM. ~
an ready TO ship TO Il 5O0-acre whe.,
heid In hig truck
lie has appointed himself genera,
,hahascr. camp cook and GRAND HOY
ior ihe ir0op OF twelve. His ..Iar.
vest cadets" shock wheat or mn.
ana ia at 50 much per acre. and he
q" n'I- Ics tha' ms plan OF snappy team
HNe per cent ot what /, costs to do
me Job through the usual hobo.
harvester methods
SoW, ms scheme is n capital one
anu shouid be tried on 4 large scale
nave just completed an extended
trip through the great Middle West
wheat belt and find that many farm
, MS are deeply concerned about help.
inc women and children az never be-
iore. TO do the wheat shocking
mere are five hundred boys In
ms city alone just now Quitting
hish schooi had with nothing much
70 do for the summer" said this
harvest camp manager 81 am IN.
ing 10 induce other men TO organize
similar quits for at least the three
weeks rush season. There is no
real reed II shipping honos into the
wheat fields every season. There arc
enough idle boys and youths loafing
about the nearby cities 20 do the en- :
tire Job. II we could only manage 10
The ordinary summer ca,nn for
boys looks TO me like a soft, lazy
piece OF business. II society is to
stand on its feet and continue to take
us hard knocks. then. city school
shops and sweat more during the
summer season.
II you. do not teach your boy to
work before he finishes high school.
hnc art. He Will always dread work
and SILVER at the idea of being com
PEELED 10 resort TO IL. He will shun
the company of common industrials
of false pity. He will never show a
proper regard for the great work-a :
day Glasses OF our citizenship.
50 again. 1 urge, here Is one more
chance TO prevent your big boy from,
becoming habitual loafer and for
training himsto master and respect
tho Significant farm Industry by
sending him into a harvest camp.
Many business men of the city
might profit both in health and
knowledge by n two weeks expert
ence as harvest camp manager for n
oozen boys in his home city. Let
us have 10000 good men trying out
the scheme In some adaptable form
during the present summer season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
FILIPINO LABOR CONGRESS-
OPPOSED TO BOLSHEVlSM
DeieSntes Rejected Motion to Adopt
hoc'rihe Because II Is a Sys-
tenn Dnscd on Enrcc

MaNl liza. i. l.. June 26-The eighth
annual meeting OF the Labor Congress-
OF the Philippine Islands went on
record as opposed TO the doctrine, Of
Ho!shcvism. The congress also adont.
.u resolutions fayor!ng an eight hour
day and woman suffrage.
Sacinto Manahan (Filipino). secre-
AIRY or the congress. explaining the
acton or the meeting, said:
me question OF Bolshevism VIVA
"ronSht before the congress for the
purpose Of sounding the opinions Of
ths ia"mbers. and il was completely
rejected Inc doctrine was re elected
oeca>is. il = against dcmocratic
Ior'n OF COVER nenI. cause ii is in
!aror o; and - prac,!cing compulsory
or forced labor. which is against tho
e.eh.- hour demand OF Filipino la
'oorers, and because Bolshcvism re-
luires obligatory military service.
rho Filipino laborcr, being n pa,i-
of war"
The congress also favored COM
pulsory school attendance OF children
ana opposed the participation of the
labor congress ip any political move
ment, except when any such move
,nsni cndansers the welfare of the
labor clement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
SEVEN
Nevertheless, i, is sometimes e,ur,,

Nevertheless. 1t is sometimes caught
unaware
Any one interested In the flight OF
birds and wind currents will And tho
Cliff nesting places OF tho ganuets
worth watching. These birds arr
strong, graceful and skillful tiicrs. yet
even they are occa sionally swept on
their balance by sudden. unexpected
eddses or wind. and sometimes are
forced 10 an involuntary bath In the
1T is not always necessary for
gaze TO be blowing to bring shipwreck
20 a winged creature. One day d
oumbIe bee flew from n nearby island
TO my boat. The sea was entirely calm
ana there was scarcely enough wind
stirring to keep our Roadway The
bee buzzed about for long time in
and at last made close inspection
Of the main sail. Not "A square yard
was missed. 1t worked towards the
open leach in n leisurely way and.
apparently satisfied that nothing had
oeen overlooked. it headed for tho
island again. but the instant II passed
beyond the edge Of the sail 1t dropped
az II Ii had been shot. rid the last
l saw OF 1t was a tiny spot in the
wake astern.
The only way 7 can account for
the castrophy is that when the boz
entered the eddy-wind beyond the
leach OF the sail IL was thrown off its
balance and so fell into the sea. III
TINS is so. IL seems reasonable to- sup
pose such accidents must be fairly
common. Sailboats arc not tho oniy
things that make cddies in air cur
rents"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
FIRST WOMAN SHERIFF
OF SOUTHWEST INSTALLED
Mrn. william Gates Succeeds TO lIus-
bands Office In stephens
~ County, DIxln.

I. DUNCAN. OKLA. June ba.-The
hrst women shcrin OF The Southwest
Wal Installed recently when Mrs
William Gates took the oath OF Office
as snerin OF Stephens County here
There Will be no hootIc:ging or
moonshInins in these parts Mrs.
Gates announced as the chief plank
Of ner platform. and to prove she
meant what she said. she seized three
.tiiis within week after she as
AIRS. Gates succeeded her husband
who. while on his death-bcd. sum
named The three commissioners OF
stephens County and asked them 10
eleot his wife 20 the Office They
promised that they would d. so. and
that Is Why M:s. Gates became the
first woman sheriff OF the Southwest
Mrs. Gates. despite the fac, that
n, HE sherin's ofiice in county near
He oil fields where there is an In
ci!nation, to disregard laws. is fein-
n!nc. and domestic. Sin. had never
before Appealed IN public life. and
her time and energy have been de-
voted to hcr home
The inside work OF the Office has
cecn assumed by the woman. sheriff
whQ. dictates i;s policies. while the
outside tasks Of riding. serving pa
pers and hanging prisoners Is dele
gated TO three male deputies MY
husbands policies were satisfactory
40 stephens County, and I viii fol-
low closely in each step Of his ca
TcCr. .irs Gates said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
MUSIC KEYS UP STUDENTS
IN FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Harvard and NnsHnchuscttS Tech
Use System To Dlspcl HoEy of

CAMBRIDGE. MASS, June 2G-
the faculties OF Harvard University
and Massachusetts Institute OF Tech
Hoiog| have taken action TO dispeI
or 70 ai!ay the undergraduate bogy
OF nnal examinations
The tests which the students Of
or the Institute have undergone this
month may be the last Of the kind
AT !cch. y committee of faculty
members, alumni and undcrgrnd,Iates
nave bcen appointed TO Investigate
methods OF testing the college mama
knowledge and proficiency In studies
oInsr IMAM BY the customary caa,n!-
nation. This step followed unsiIc
Ccss'nl attempt to have the stu
u'Gis accept the honor system.
~ harvard there has been on con-
slderation OF the proposal 10 do away
with examinations. hut mere has
h.eh action to ease the mental strain
"hlch they put on the students The
souihlng charms attributed TO music
anu IT'S power to stimulate sluggish
fhIndS TO active thought. have been
uaiIn .upoa as Hrst aid to under
tests
Under the direction OF Professor
q. u DAWSON. university choirmns
yer. musical rcc!tals o ften minutes
men nave been given daily in Ap-
p ,I Cnhpei during the examine
!, season. they have been held
~ ne morning, Just before the first
o. the days examinations gas to
n.Gin' The programs consisted OF
iitht classical selections. and proved
popular alike among men who had
Fat NJ, all night with their books
amn hoiiow-eyed and nervous. sought
-, Isl ara calm; and amon: othcrs
VINO. after. a night o .sIeep. sought
rom the music II mental st!miiius
'oT me tests which lay ahead
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
OFTEN HAPPEN
TO CREATURES OF THE AIR
Naturalist Says 1t Is Mistake to
Assume All Winged Things Arc
Equally SkilIful.

That flying creatures other than
humans arc liable to accidents in the
air is pointed out by an English nat
uralis'. II am inclined to think" he
SAYS. that we have overrated tho
lying powers of birds and insects, not
IN regard to speed and distance, but
IN regard TO safety. and that the
than ono would imagine. Certain IL is
thcre Is very wide range OF skill
ana IT is an error to suppose all birds
are equally skillful 'or clever in air
naneuvcrs.
Swallows proceed in gales that baf-
lie othcr birds. by deliberately follow
ing the troughs of the waves and when
necessary just Swimming the dividing
crests. when flying over the sea or
iake In stormy weather; there is very
little wind In the troughs OF waves
The heron is an unwicldly bird with
an enormous wing. 1t avoids wind by
nying close to tho ground, up bitches.
between the banks of streams or
along the sheltered side of a wood
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
Utilize All Bits of
Discarded Clothing
- - -
Busy Housewife Can
FIND Use for Odds and
Ends About Home.
ny NITA STIryI.L:s,NT

The busy housewife has finished
Win her houseclcaning, and 1t is n
problem 70 know what to do with
There are many useful suggestions
that furnish an admirable way to
utiiizc these to advantage Old silk
or etct9n shirts no longer 1T to wear,
short lengths of material. bits OF
summer cretonne, old silk stockings
all may be made into useful articles.
one clever little mother showed me
an adorable little smoch fashioned for
her 3-Eear-oid son from AN old silk
shirt. The shirt was OF white silk
with candy stripes of rose and blue
she ripped II apart and turned the
front OF the shirt to the back. leaving
on the buttons and buttonhloes The
smock was made from a yoke. with a
little shocking in rose silk thread.
me sleeves were rather full. and
there was cunning collar rolled over
at the neck. Two big pockets were
patches to the front. This little
smock furnished an idea for many
more like IL. and was worn over tiny
black satin trousers
half-yard of cretonne left from
the summer drapcrics and covers
will furnish the materials for q
smart little apron for sisters play
time. This apron is cut In one piece
with shoulder straps and big pocket
and is all bound round in colorcd
tape.
a cotton shirt worn at the top may
De tuTHcu INTO IL pretty Kitchen
apron for the housewife. The
rounded tail need only to be cut
off at the TOP. gathered Il little and
put onto band with strings at
tached.
For the child OF two you may make
a simple little play dress by turning
the shirt around. using the buttons
and buttonholes in the back. Sleeves
may be cut in one with the body.
and there, will be plenty of material
for little collar and pocket.
a yard of gingham will cover a
pillow for the summer porch IL one
chooses a round shape. The long
edges should be corded and drawn
close. with the pillow slipped inside.
A bit of plain material cut in a circle
may 1ll the center space, IL it is not
entirely covered. Pillows of this kind
may be used as covers over the win
ter velvet ones, and arc easily re-
moved for laundering.
Small pieces of white material'may
be cut MP for attractive collar and
cuff sets for children's summer
frocks. no matter what the mate
rial. from the fine, crisp organdy TO
the more substantial change. and
allow the soiled ones to be laundered.
Thus may the odds and ends be used
up into attractive and useful articles
both to wear and for the home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
Gny summer show at Lyric.

TWO breezy, rollicking bills, de-
signed TO dispel the discomforts and
depression OF spirit hot weather
OFTEN brings to the work-a-day
Charles W. VFe Rex s"r fsr tho by o M,anaGsr
mencing with the Monday matinee
performance at the Lyric The list
oL.attracGons embraces some OF the
i nau sita o Gr9m Ino singing and dane
acts come almost direct from the
Keith big time" and the list In
ct9gEs several established favorites
carson and Willard, eccentric
comedians. who arc new TO this see
lion OF The country. but standard
are, bringing II great laughing act.
THey are vaudc artists OF a ncwltype.
VINO nave popuiarized n style OF
eoTeuy which has become vogue.
oo I*9 pretty and shapely dancing
cotnedlenncs, Elaine and Titan, hold
prominent place on the opening
Bib eiG. They hey are widely known as The
INC dancing OF Elaine and Titania
Is Said to be distinct surprise
Mp;sic and it's charms viii be ex-
who offer n novel Instrumental act
Ihoy are proficient musicians and
nave repertoire that Will appeal TO
every tnstc in music.
,pictnrcsquely mounted animal
act further wldens the range OF
variety. Tho exhibition Is billed AZ
nefDcrts Dogs; but besides the act
animals Include, a team Of fighting
roosters. several educated cats and
hock OF pigeons. all OF them nigh
80 less enticing ~ the bill for the
%eek-end. The famous Franchctti
Iysltters. premier dancers. viii be seen
dances. Tho girls arc Iik.wise ac
conpiishcd vocalists and render sew
eral smart songs fietchingly,
1niti ehnSy ana wil, m9ilis: In Freshy's
anu dancing in their own unique
ptyic. These boys were strong favor
1rtses curing their stay last season.
one OF the best laughing numbers
OF inc year liz promised in the new
act In which John King. former
comedian and singer. have combined
their talents. There Is no more
ians liable hlackface hgure In vaude-
VILE than John King. and the act in
which he IS appearing with the motel
SINGER this season il said 10 he the
best he Ras yet given TO the variety
" On this bill. too. viii be the weird
and wonderful kuma and his com
pany OF wizards. They are present
ing modern mystery show, giving
nncanny demonstrations without
Claiming supernatural aid Lof any
khd. kumn is "a Hindu Nluslonist
and may!cian, n hypnotist and mental
teiepathist or remarkable powers, all
OF which ne attributes to his own
dil!gcnt study OF the weird science
he practices. lie is able 10 trace AN
the spooks and mysterious forces he
summons TO his assistance IN his ex-
hibitlon To natural causes, bcVvilter-
ing and battling az his Yeats are TO
his audiences.
with each of the new shows there
WH be the usual rar!erated mot on
pIglure displays. including the latest
releases of the Pathc News pictures
Day,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

ton OF this newly born creature In
being able to bestow upon himself
or herself any name 1t chose, instead
OF having hideous one-perhapS
Nathaniel or "Samantha"-glven to
ii by persons who knew nothing OF
the recipients tastes and prejudices.
Imagine being able to begin life all
self and nicely matching your com
plexion. without having to go
through the process of teething or
learning the multiplication table.
Ponder IL you please upon tho JOY
that might be felt in the knowledge
that no one could point to your past
either with contempt or commisera-
ton. All of that past no matter how
discolored It might have been, would
have been bleached in the bright
light Of heroic memory.
Fancy being able to stand in front
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
New Clothes for the
Riddles
by RITA sTUYvEsANT.

Children's clothes are so simple to
make that although mother is very
busy. still she VIII find IL a saving
if small garments are Fashioned at
home. And it Is so easy to give mn
individual touch by bit Of hand
work or perhaps an unusual coiiar.
that no home made frock need be
commonplace.
. For tho small girl. ono chooses tho
Gertrude petticoat and cuts il cir
cular to give 1t fullness at the hot
tom. This little petticoat NAV ba
made as elaborate as desired. by cut.
ting the neck and armhole with mar
row edelng, and even n bit Of hand
embroidery for dressy wear. But h't tho
simple ones may be hemstitched for
Z few cents at any good shop, thus
win lot OF work.
= \ little. frock with an individual
Nif. is Of white wolfe. and shows a
clever round collar OF pink and white
checked bingham. There is a bit Of
pink cotton shocking at the front
ana m. tiny cuffs also OF the 4 checked
sApaytIculssly-s iitSlo ) n6ataa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
At THE. T'EIEA T'EFSz THIS WEEK

scots breed readily In the cut-oyer
lands OF that section and are cs-
pecinlly destructive to sccdlngs and
young growths. Many farmers who
have had crops ruined are desert.
ing the territory or contemplating
doing so.
Arrangements have been made nv
the farm bureau to financially assis,
the Michigan Livestock Shipping Ex
change. Efforts OF this asxociatIon
arc mainly directed toward the es
tablishnent OF livestock associations
In communities over the State
To accommodate the tons of WOO,
rolling into the wool pool here at
Lansing. another large thrce-storv
Warehouse has been acquired by the
State Farm Bureau. Approximately
100000 pounds of wool already arc
pooled. with prospects for a millIo,,
moro being included
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

ever since except that had slight
attack of the trouble some time ago
and took some more of your Com
pound and WAS soon all right again.
! always recommend your medicine
and you may publish my testimonial
for the benefit of other women."--
Mrs. JULES BERo, Jr., r. ], Box 90,
Casco, Wis.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound holds the record of being
the most successful remedy for female
ills in this country.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound will help you, write 70
Lydia F.. Pinkham Medicine Co. tcon.
fidential) Lynn, Mass, for advice.
Your sletter will be opened, nead and
answered by a won In, aud held in
y strict comic cnces ~ IS 4, q N Is n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
TEACHERS
Iil SCHOOLS OF HAWAII
Must File AppIica lions Showing
They Arc Either Citizens or
SubIcct To CItIAcnnhip

HONOLULU. =. IL. June ,..-Ha-
waits staff OF public school teachers
Is 10 be Americanized, declared the
commissioners Of public instruction
at recent two-day session TIL.
Ffust be filed out by every teacher
fPeforc tho applicants appointment is
tohnrmed and which is as follows:
IL swear allegiance TO the United
states OF America.
II. am q citizen Of the United
States by birth (by naturalization
II am an alien eligible 10 citizen
shin.
IF your reply to No. is in the
affirmative. explain In detail why
yoll have not become a naturalizcd
citizen"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

or tombstone and say There lies
the fine fellow folks Thought ! ,yns
ana here stands the fine fellow |
really am"
Fancy this sIst situation Just as
sNioiy as you possibly can-this
Standing race 20 face. alone and UNI
aided. kinless and forsakcn. with the
thing called ME" md then. I feel
sure. you will understand Just why
all the above has been written.