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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
AGED BUzzARD THOUGHT DEAD
Bird, Marked In War Of 1912, Present
at Every Big Engagement
Since Then.

The famous "belled buzzard." known
TO be more than one hundred years
old. is believed to be dead. A few
days ago IL was seen on the farm OF
W. III. Leach, near the mouth Of Sec
ond creek. West Virginia. II looked
10 be greatly emacIated and ready to
give up its widely-known career.
This buzzard has small sleigh bell
tied around its neck, which was said
TO have been placed there during the
war of 1912. The bird had wars as
It's hobby, and Is said to have been
present at every battle Of size north
OF the equator. 1t has been seen as
far south as Peru. although its sum
mers were generally spent in the
mountains Of West Virginia During
the Mexican trouble. several years
ago, 1t spent two consecutive sum
slers on the border. s5
"a Mefnhers OF the Leach family saw
the bird flying low. With number e1
other buzzartls accompanying 1t. It
was noticed that the bird had got It's
beak fastened behind the leather strap
which supported the bell. and seemed
unable to release itself. An attempt
was made TO release the buzzard's
head. but 1t became frightened and
flew away. 1t Is felt certain that the
bird has since died.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
CONTRACTOR NOW
GIVES OUT FACTS
Gains Twenty Five Pounds And
Feels Like a New Man
Since Taking Tanlac.

"Tanlac has not only relievedN1Ae
but | have gained twenty-five pounds
ID weight besides, said Robert Nc
Aloney. well-known contractor. OF 80
York street. Halifax, NJ s.
My stomach seemed TO be upset
all the time" said Mr. McAIoney.
~and II would get as sour as vines
Nothing tasted right or agreed vita
me and after forcing down little
something at mealtime | would nioat
IN with gas so | would be miserable
for hours. There would be sharo.
cramplug pains all through my ston-
ach end at times | could hardly get
my breath Many a night the gas
bothered me 80 much that | walked
the flood all night without wink Of
sleep. had to lay off for weeks
at a time and lost thirty pounds IN
weight | was hahitualIy consti1atsi
and had nagging heahache nearly
ali the time or mornings ! left SO
tired and no-account 1t was An effort
to drag myself out OF bed and | had
suffered SO long without being abla
10 get any uStttf nhu dHuul fNdNftS'i
the point where | didn't care whether
! didn't cmwt ypetaci pshea dmedi-
lived or not
But feel entirely different strre
taking Tanlac. for 1t has put me n
such fine shape cat three big meats
day without the least trouble. The
constipation. headaches and tagged
out feeling are entirely gone AMI
get un In the mornings ready for
= beatty breakfast and a coed days
work simply feel like new man
nd am glad to let Others know
what fine medicine Tanlac liz
Taniac is sold In ,sntnrle by the
Lille Drug ard Stationary Co. and
hy Oscar Morris. Lowell. and by all
good druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01


authorizations with the result that 1928 will the American the
predominant Of the world and capable Of defeating the Of
any hree nations combined excepting course Great Britain
find that have 81 bathps battle built and build
g all of which will be available for action 1929 while Great Britain
has 80 hrstne ships Of the character giving England adj
vantage Of two ships which Immediately greater speed and
tonnage bigger superior muze velocity heavier and
modern construction.
The American ships have total Of 11165o against
the British Of sS4l00 showing superiority
advantage OF s6Ss tons ship equang 3i.2 per cent
In average speed of all vessels practically the showing
a fraction less than 23.7 knots average per ship
In main batteries show $40 34 for the British with
average Of 1913 big ship the British ship while
our guns will caer against the British Is 23nch
% per cent superiority In the secondary battery percentage OF
superiority is than SO.
1t shown that voly from all guns SO ships viii throw
bSs6aS pounds Of steel against all British guns
favor CT o455s pounds oo6 pounds per ship
superiority of 80 per
We find ourselves confronted with positive figures showing 342
cent more tonnage carrying larger guns throwing 2s7 cent
ongrange STEEL modern ships with radius Of action and
power than England has possessed frstne fighting ships
While the pride of England be hurt by her slide into second
place the naval of the world she certainly not hope to
successfully compete against really determined to take the
place entitled the the worlds fomos. nation and
where American the protection it failed get
to ouz entranee into the world - -. =
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
FROST DATE AS
NOW MOST IMPORTANT
IS, but no heavy movement until Oct.
/ Labor will be scarce.
CONTINUED ffom Page -

Is, but no heavy movement until Oct.
/. Labor will be scarce.
AT PEAK AUGUST tST.
The crop reached about the peak OF
its improvement during the first week
In August and from that time onward
to Aug 2, the date as Of which this
report Is made. deteriorated rather
rapidly.
Deterioration was due primarily to
excessive moisture, unseasonably low
temperatures and deficient sunshine,
which made boil weevil and other in
sect enemie Smore active, caused
shedding and snappy growth OF the
weed at expense OF fruiting.
Deterioration was greatest in Lon
isiana. In the Carolinas the condition
is not far from. but somewhat above.
the l0year average. neither very low
no rextremely high conditions being
presented. Georgia Is suffering more
from bool weevil damage than at any
time this year before the middle OF
August. but still hopes to make a
much better crop than last year. Ala
bama i perhaps suffering more from
boil weevil damage than any other
state. and. acre for acre. has but little
better promises than last year. Mis-
sissf.pi shows about normal deter
ioration. whore substantial progress
would have been possible under fav-
orable conditions.
The Texas crop is very spotted.
with condition figures ranging from
25 per cent to about normal or bettar,
with low condition in about every
case traceable to boil waevn activity.
The extremely spotted condition Is
confined TO no particular division Of
the state, but relatively highest aver
age prospects are to be found in the
west. the southwest and central di-
visions in the order named Okla
homa never had better prospect.
except that 1t is late. In Arkansas
the crop is unusually spotted. but on
the whole. offers a rather brilliant
promise. Tennessee's crop is prom
ising. but late.
About half Of the crop is late every
where The other half was planted
about on time and is beginning to
mature Picking has begun In Geor-
gia Alabama and Mississippi, and
viii probably be completed 80 days
from now in southwest Texas. Owing
to so much of the crop being late.
the date Of killing frost will be one
of the most important factors in ds-
termining the size of the crop. This
applies particularly to Oklahoma
The crop throughout the belt needs
warm, dry weather. more than any
thing else.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
IooiLLARD
WEDNESDAY
FRANK G. HALL Present
"cHAiNS OF EVIDENCE

The story is decidedly unusual and
far away from the beaten path of the
so-called society dramas OF today
However, It should not be construed
that "Chains Of Evidence" is not a
society play. for the principal char
acters in the play represent those in
the upper strata.
Aside from the usual charm Of the
butterfly trimmings, gorgeous set
tings and costly gowns. there is a
deep underlying theme that causes
one to think and think hard.
Edmund Breese. one of America s
foremost actors OF stage and screen.
gives wonderful and faithful por-
trayal OF Judge Frank Sturgiss. who
had sentenced the son OF his second
wife to term in prison for Grim
OF which the boy was innocent. At
the time. tho. the Judge did not know
tf(hs tfft bb1s Was the son Oh the
woman he was to marry.
Marie Shotwell. who is so favorah'y
known TO theater- goers all over the
country. enacts the role of Dick a
mother and gives to the screen one
of her greatest emotional portrayal.
Also Two Reel Sennett Comedy.
"The ouaek Doctor."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
THURSDAY
MARGUERITE CLARK IN .eAsy
TO GET"
The ouaek Doctor"

The story is by Tzola Forester and
Mann Page, two talented writer's for
the screen. Julia Crawford Ive-s.
adapter Of tom Sawyer" and
"Huckleberry Finn" wrote the srsn
arlo- The story is entirely In the
comedy vein. concerning a newly
married young couple just starting on
their honeymoon, when the bride
hears the groom tell a friend that all
women are easySfo get, She runs
away then and there. jumping off the
train and hiding in mountain resort.
whore the ensuing complication take
Mace The leading man is the we'll
known Harrison Ford. who played
with Wallace Reid in "The Essserv
Man" and countless other Paramount
pictures Esslen Greei. who has beel
with Miss Clark in many pictures. is
also in the cast. kid" Bread erst-
while lightweight pugilist. has an I'M
portant part.
Also Two Reel Comedy.
Road To Ruin" with FLANAGAN
and Edwards. a. %.k
Bray Cartoon A. 1EzsxIgkf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
AWAY WITH TROUBLE.

We DO not need to borrow
Our trouble for the morrow.
Well find enough to worry us before
we're through today: xG
We waste our time in fretting or
Ger what's TO come. forgetting
The goodness and the giadness that ere
spread along the way.
This casting up Of trouble
VIII only make Il double
VIII only wilt the flowers that are swees
along the ROAD
This being always fearful
Instead OF waxing cheerful
Because Of what has gone will only ada
unto our load
Exchange.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

Government engineers have made
preliminary survey OF the Caney
river near Bigheart for the purpose
OF determining the hydro electric
power which could be developed by
a dam over the stream.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

More than 2ep cars OF wheat and
more than sixty cars of hogs have
been shipped from the little village OF
Rocky. this year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

session, the delegates will be the
guests Of Joe Carson post n box
ing bout at Convention Hall, arranged
especially for the occasion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
D'OL|ER TO SPEAK
hT LEGION MEETING
~~----~~-~-
National Commander To Address
Annual Convention At Tulsa,
Entertainment Will Be
Elaborate

Tulsa, Sept l.-~Franklin D'Olfer,
national commander OF the American
Legion, will be guest Of the Okla
homa state convention OF the Ameri-
can Legion in Tulsa, September Cd.
He will come to Tulsa from the
Iowa state convention September 3,
according to an announcement by
Horace II. Hagan. state commander.
MIR. DOlier will make an address
during the session on the progress of
the national organization since It
first came into being year and a
half ago.
1000 Make Reservations.
More than 1000 members Of the
Legion OF Oklahoma have made res.
ervations for the convention in Tulsa,
according to figures announced by
the officers OF Joe Carson Post.
Delegates from moro than 200
towns and cities I'm the state will at
tend the convention. Hotel proprie-
tors of Tulsa have pledged to the Le-
gion the use OF every room not oc-
cnpied by permanent tenants.
Following the first days convention
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
Year 1923 to See the American Navy
Predominant Sea Force of World.
BY F. A. BRITTEN Of Illinois, Speech in House.

Mr.. Speaker with the assistance Of the office OF
naval intelligence, have made very careful COM
parson between the frst-line battleshps and battle
cruisers Of Great Britain and Of the United States
navy, and think prove without fear Of success
ful contradiction that in frst-ne 20000ton snSps Of
at least 20-knot speed, the United States now has.
built and building, the most powerful navy in all the
world
During the years 1916, 1917, and 1918. The Uni
ted Sfnfos has rad dn,a stries In ha.fcshin
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

Carrier boys have no receipt books,
do not pay them for Leader Sub
scrintions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

Sheffield. England. steel workers
have been granted $50 per cent
bonus.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

Carrier boys have no receipt books
do not pay them for Leader sub
scriptions,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01
Also

Two Reel Western Feature.
For the other fellow who possibly
does not like the "Oh, Boy" kind.
We always strive to please Prices
Just 10c and zoe.
Come out tonight. Meet the new
owners. Get acquainted.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

A Missonrlan is the inventor of
moulds for casting hollow concrete
logs. which closely resemble the gsH
nine and with which cabins are built.
menting With manufacture of an arti
fetal silk made from the muscular
tissues Of cattle and horses unfit Tor
food
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

1hIsfs turning an Old saying fsce abouf, but
modern methods Of reducing fat have msds
this revision possible.
lfyou are cvcrfa,: opposed to pAysicsl a.
crtion: fond Of the table ard IL good things.
and still want to reduce your excess 6esh
several pounds, 70 70 your druggist (or
write to the Marracsa Co, IS Garfield Build
ing, Detroit. Mich-) and give him. Tor
send thern) one dollar, thus satisfyina your
ambition for trim. slim figure. by recciy-
ing good sire box OF M1rrnola PrescYip-
ton Tablets compounded In accordance
with the famous Marmola Prcsrriptionl:
take onc Of these pleasant candy tahlets
after each meal and at bedtime. and you
will lose your fat at the Tzte Of two, three
or four pounds week.
Then continue the treatment until your
weight Is what you desire. Marmola
Prescription Tablets are NOT only harm
less but really beneficial 10 the general
health You don't need starvation diet or
weakening exercises Just 90 on eating
what you like, leave exercising to the
sthletea, but take your little tablet faith
fully ard without u doubt that fiabhy flesh
will qu ckly take unto itself wings, leaving
b. hind 4 your natural self. neatly. clothed
10 6rm hesh an. trim muscles.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

Carrier hoys deliver papers to SUBJ
scribers: they do not sell them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-09-01

TODAY.
Pathe Special Feature.
JUNE CAPRICE and
CREIGHTON HALE in
Albert Capellani Production, the
Filmusical Comedy,
"OH! BOY!"
"oHl BOY!'

A three hour show packed into
one hour, with girls, comedians,
lovers, funsters,t lovely damsels,
handsome boys, and all the fun
of the show Incorporated in this
big six reeler. All star cast.
Albert Capellain is the man who
produced the Nazimova master
pieces. The Red Lantern, Out of
the Fog, Eye for Eye, and many
others. This picture should please.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09

have rented the Morton residence OF
Washington street, which they will
occupy while the Morton family ar,
in Texas, They moved in last Fm
day.
WANTED--Room and board by q
man and wife. Prefer first foo,
room and steam or hot air heated
house, but these not absolutely nee.
essary. Willing to pay fair price and
can furnish best of reference. Per.
manent il satisfactory to all parties.
Desire to begin about the 18th of
January.
J. w. c., care Of Partisan.
Miss Velma Roberts of Puryear is
visiting Mrs. P. A. Robertson. She
VIII leave in few days for Latta, s.
C.
Don't forget the big fur sale, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, ait
Hollands. II
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09
DSID:SQe:z!zE :. . !!
lEEY1 of Mehea

from the University of Michigan in
1915, receiving her B. A. degree. She
won distinction in 0ratory and Liter
airy circles during her college career,
Since graduation, she has been teach
ing in the Department of English in
the Battle Greek High School; she
also held the chair of Oratory in the
Battle Greek Sanitarium School.
Captain Moody is the son of ]. H.
Wesley Moody, a prosperous farmer
of Springville, Tenn. He attended
the Grove High School in Paris, grad
uated in Meridian Military Academy,
at Meridian, Miss, in 1912, took his
M, A. degree in Tulane University in
1918, and later finished his residence
work for his Phi. d. degree at the
University of Michigan, where he
proved himself a very proficient as
sistant to Professor U. B. Phillips,
of the History Department.
Captain Moody saw twenty months
duty overseas, as Filst Lieutenant
in the Infantry, and has recently re-
ceived his commission as captain. He
was at the front when the armistioe
was signed. From that time he was
on staff duty at General Historical
Headquarters, until his return to the
States, on the Leviathian, The we'd
ding is set for early fall
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TA
rs Mixed with Sulphur !
= parkens 50 Naturally
Melody can Tell,

The old-time mixture Of Sage Tea
ana sulphur for darkenins gray,
strealed and faded hair - grand
mother's recipe, and folks are agaiA
msing IL to Keen their hair o good,
sven color, which IL quite sensible, -
we are living In an age when q youth.
ful appearance 10 Of the greatest ad-
vantage.
Nowadays. though. We don't have
the troublesoms task Of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing At nome.
All drug stores sell tho ready-to-use
product improved by the addition OF
other ingredients. called ''Wyeth's Sage
ana sulphur Compound" 1t 70 very
popular because nobody can discover
Il has been applied. Simply moisten
vour comb or q soft brush with y nndd
draw this through your hair. taking
bne arriall strand at time; by morning
! ira cray hair disappears. but what De-
iiehts the ladies with Wyeth's Sage
and sulphur Compound, u that Pc
aides beautifully darkening the hais
after a few applications. II also pre-:
duces that soft lustre and Appearances
OF Abundance which Is 30 ATTRACTIVE
This rcady-to-use preparation 70 &c:
iirhtful toilet requisite for those whl
desire a more youthful appearance y
n not intended for the cure, miusa:
ton or prevention Of disease.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09

Colby Lewis.
The Presbyterian church was the
scene of the marriage, on last Thurs.
day afternoon, of Miss Corinne Lewis
and Frank Oliver Colby, of Houston
Texas.
The bride is the daughter of Gen
eral John William Lewis, of this city
She IL popular and attractive young
lady, and has taken an active part
in the social life of Paris.
The groom is editor and business
manager of the Houston, and i
secretary of the Young Mems Bust
ness League Of Houston, where he is
prominent in social and business cir
cles. He is. also, musician Of tai
ent and ability.
r Mingled eyergreens and ported
plants converted the chancel of the
church for the wedding into a repre-
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09


Five Hundred Club.
The weekly meeting of the Five
Hundred Club was on Saturday af.
ternoon with Mrs. Will Miller ait the
Barton Flats. In several interestina
games Of Five Hundred in which two
tables of players participated, Mrs
Jernigan won the high score prize
a gold hat pin.
Sewing Club.
Mrs. Fisher Humphreys entertained
the Sewing Club on Monday after
noon, at the Scott residence on Wood
street, where the Humphreys have
rooms. Following an enjoyable So
cial hour, delectable salad course
was served Most of the members
were present at this meeting.
Mrs. Tommie Dortch Of Springyille
visited her daughter, Miss Vera, here
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Alexander
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09
"The Farmers Worst Ensmy---Rats
The Farmers Best Friend
Rat-Snap."

These are the words of James Bax-
ter, N. j.: Ever since | have tried
RAT-SNAP ! have KEEP it in the
house. Never fails. Used about SO
worth Of RAT-SNAB a year and fig.
prs it saves me $500 in chicks, eggs
and feed. RAT-SNAP is convenient
just break up cake, no mixing with
other food" Three sizes, 25e, SOC, 81
Sold and Guaranteed by Kirk Drug
Co., and the G. H. Trevathan Co. St
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09
Ott-McGehee.

Ott- McCehee.
A most unique wedding took place
at 3 80 o'clock, the afternoon of Jan.
uary Bird, when Miss Marie OFT OF
Baltimore, Md, and Mr.. Nat I. Nc
Gehee of Washington, y. G., were
quietly married at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John S. Patterson, on Brew
err street. This is the elimination Of
three year friendship and the pa
rents of each knew their engagement
had existed since before Nat had en-.
tered the navy:
Mrs. Patterson's most cordial inFi'
tation to Miss Oft to spend the holi.
days was accepted; Nat spent the
Yuletide with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. B. MeGehee.
During their visit quite num-
Der of social features were enjoyed
by them. As the time for them to
return to their respective homes
drew near, they fixed January Bird as
the day "when dreams come true"
They were quietly married in the
presence of the immediate family Of
the groom, Rev. j. E. Reynolds, OF
the First Christian Church saying the
ring ceremony which made them one
They left Immediately for Baltimore
and Washington, stopping in Nash.
vile and Chattanooga -
The bride by her strong personali'
ty and extraordinary social qualities
has during her stay, made a number
of lasting friends and hos NEST 10y
able disposition has won for her ;
place in the heatrs of those who know
her best.
The groom was student of Grow
School of this city, after which h
graduated from Bliss Electrica
School, at Washington, Since thi
time he has been engaged in electri
cal work, part of the time as a vol
unteer in Uncle Sans navy. He
now in Washington.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09

Tuesday afternoon. "The Best
Thing in My Room" will be discussed
by each teacher in the City Schools.
1t is hoped that the attendance al
this meeting will be good.
Womans' Board of Missions.
The Woman's Board of Missions OF
the First Christian church met on
Monday afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. E. B. McGehee. In the absence
of the leader, Mrs. E. T. Broadway
presided. Several members were
preent, and one viitor. Very little
business was transacted.
B. w. M. S.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the First Baptist Church met on
Monday afternoon with the West Pa
ris Circle A good crowd was pres
ent. The meeting was led by Mrs.
Flora Gates, the subject being, aSur-
vey of Home Missions"
~
The meeting next month will be
held with Mrs. c. p Mossman, at a
p. m.
Misses Ezell Entertain.
Misses Eel were hostesses to an
enjoyable evening party on last Fri
day at their home on Dunlap street.
The entertainment brought together
those of the college set home for the
holidays, besides 2 number Of visit.
ors, A delightful salad course was
served. Out Of town guests included
Caldwell Dumas Of Yale University,
J. G. Burns Of New York, NaA Nc
Gehee Of Washington, Miss OFT of
Baltimore, Miss Yeager Of Nashville,
Miss karnes Of Richmond, Va,
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09

"LAX-FoS WITH PEPSINr is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxa,iye for Habitpal
Constipation. Il relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for Ia to al days
to induce regular action. II Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take 60c
per bottle,
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-01-09
Atkins-Porter Faculty
En&as.n:oJ

Entertained,
Miss Clara Carney Roach, principal
Of Atkins Porter entertained the fac
ulty of the school at matinee par
ty on Friday afternoon. Following
the movies at the Dixie, refreshments
were served at Harris. The entire
personnel of the faculty were in at
tendance.