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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26
Municipal Administration

Every citizen is a partner in the municipal enterprise but
doubtless few of lis take time to think much about how it is con-
Quoted. In a general way, we know that we have a city council,
a mayor and certain other officers and we know when things do or
don't go to suit us but of the details Of city administration we have
little comprehension. For instance, some days ago Mayor Durbin
made the statement that more than fourteen departments are under
the supervision of the chief executive Of tn city. That sounded
like too many and hence we began to look into it and while we
didn't discover anything new, it was somewhat interesting.
AS all know, the city government, like the national and state,
has legislative, executive and judicial departments. The latter
consists Of the police court, presided over by the mayor, and the
law-makng power is vested i'll the council. The mayor is the
executive head of the city and, in addition to presiding over the
as follows: fire, police, water and sanitary sewers, street and alley,
terry, plumbing, sanitary, estray animals. In charge of each Of
tionng daily.
With the time approaching when city officers must be nom
mated and elected, it IS well for every citizen to give some thought
to municipal matters and to realize the Importance of having pro-
perly qualified men in charge. A large amount of money is re-
CURED to keep the machinery of city government going efficiently
and 1t all comes from the property owners. TO get the most for
our money competent and trustworthy men must be selected.
IN general, the city administration will be about what the COM
rnunity decides what it shall be it will reflect the quality of cti-
zyenshp OF the voters and the quality of our citizenship is tested
by the degree of interest which is manifested in city elections and
N the cooperation which is given to elected and appointed Of
frers in carrying out the will Of the people.
The city administration touches the interests and welfare Of
the average citizen in ten points where the national government
touches in one. If we would have our interests looked after pro-
pfrly we should become as much excited over a municipal election
as we do over the election of a president.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26
Mr.. Harding's Cabinet

Much Of the success OF a national administration depends upon
the judgment displayed by the president in the selection OF his
cabinet. In the case OF Mr.. Harding. who from the start has shown
a decided tendency to consult the best minds" and take counsel
from those associated with him, the selection OF a cabinet has
that he has given the most careful attention to the qualifications
OF the men upon whom his choice has fallen.
In the selection Of his secretary OF state, il must be said that
Mr. Harding could scarcely have done better. MrsHughes is a
big man in every sense OF the word and has had a varied exper-
into national prominence as a lawyer in conducting the insurance
investigation in New York. Later he made a record as governor OF
New York and served with conspicuous ability as a justice OF
the supreme court. He has never had any diplomatic experience,
such as a secretary OF state is expected to possess. but there is
every reason to believe that a man OF his mental attainments can
readily adapt himself TO the handling OF diplomatic matters, and
it is certain that he will be a safe adviser for the president in all
matters confronting the administration. 1t is well known that
Mr.. Hughes has a mind OF his own and in all probability the
senate committee on foreign affairs which has sought to arrogate
TO itself so many diplomatic functions will not find him more pha-
bic than President Wilson has been.
The appointment OF Mr.. Hoover isn't particularly reished by
a certain school of politicians in the Republican party but the public
in general will probably applaud IT. As a result of his war work
and the numerous other public activities in which he has engaged,
executive ability and his clear understanding of economic prob
lens which especially fit him for the post OF secretary of COM
mcrce. He will also be a tower OF strength as a counsellor in the
official family nv
OF Mr.. Dougherty. who WILDE attorney general, the public
knows little except that he was a capable political manager for
Mr.. Harding before the convention and is a lawyer. Whether Mr.
Harding permitted purely personal and political considerations to
influence him in making this appointment, remains to be seen. The
other appointments announced to date call for no special comment.
They appear to be well fitted for the positions and Mr.. Harding no
doubt has every reason for relying upon them as capable assistants
to him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

THE conference illustrated by the
above drawing is but one OF
many that have taken place dur
ing the past three years between the
ynrious members Of business firms in
which tie question OF adding profits
TO surplus or paying them out in divi-
bends WAS considered. The older mem
bers. who, were quite familiar with the
ups and downs OF business. were IN
clined TO strengthen the surplus while
the younger and less experienced mem
beers were eager for dividends and dis
bunsemnnts OF earnings. The large sur
plus carried by many Of the firms and
corporations OF the country is the great
stabiliring influence 10 much needed
during these months OF falling prices
These nrpluses have saved many cor
porations from bankruptcy The first
aim Of every conservative bueiness man
is 10 create n surplus TO serve him IN
times OF financial disturbance. and fall
ing prices. This surplus is generally
not represented by cash in the bank
but often m large part by goods on
hand, by receivable accounts from
those with whom the firm deals, by
raw materials, and by investments in
income prohning securities. These
raw materials on hand In most cases
were purchased at a great cost and
n...-.Lf IL. no.sg.f..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

must be manufactured into products
which have fallen in price since the
materials were purchased.
These raw materials often represent
a large item in the cost Of production,
and their sale in the form OF finished
goods nj greatly reduced prices has
cut into the surplus. and in many cases,
during the past few months, the entire
surplus OF firms has been wiped out;
and those not thus fortified have gone
to the wall. Recently a large number
OF orders were cancelled orsthe goods
returned to the manufacturer which
were produced by him at high cost, and
which he wa compelled TO dispose OF
NJ greatly reduced prices; this has also
cut into the surplus, and in many cases,
cleaned II out. The creation OF q sur
plus is one OF the essentials OF sound
business. II serves the manufacturer
during the period OF freight congestion
or interruption OF transportation, in
times Of industrial depression and fall
ing prices. During the past session OF
Congress an effort was made TO tax
the Surpluses Of corporation. especially
OF those which were accumulated dur
ing the war period. II this attempt had
succeeded, the stabiliTing OF industry
during the present critical period would
have been hindered and a most harm
full effect on industry produced.
.o,cf Tcoo,.c Of A-n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26
The ChiLd's Chances

Figures presented by an Indianapolis bank show that Of S.
100000 children with no schooling, 81 attain distinction, OF 49,
100000 with elementary schooling the number to gain distinction
is 1913, OF 100000 with a high school education shows distainc-
ton gained by LAS. Out of 100000 who go through college,
5I6S become distinguished in some walk of life.
Less than one per cent of the men in America are college
bred, yet this small percentage has furnished IS per cent of the
AMERICAN presidents, 81 per cent of the vice presidents, 62 per
cent of the secretaries of state, 50 per cent of the secretaries Of
the treasury, 20 per cent of the attorney generals, AZ per cent of
the speakers of the house and 60 per cent of the supreme court
judges. With a college education the child has one chance in 173
with a high school education one chance in 1886, with elementary
schooling alone one change in 40S4l, and with no schooling one
chance in l6l, 2o0-Exchange
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

In the mouth Of the foolish Is a
rod Of pride: but the lips OF the wise
shall preserve them.
Where no oxen are, the crib Is
clean: but much increase is by tho
strength OF the OK.
A faithful witness will not lie: but
a false witness will utter Mes.
A scorner seeketh wisdom. and
findeur II not: but the knowledge Is
easy unto him that understsndeth.
Go from the presence Of foolish
man, when thou ~preceivest not In
him the lips OF knowledge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

We want 1t thoroughly understood
that this department assumes no re.
sponsibilty for the guesses of the
weather fo~recaster. Don't blame us II
the billiards which are so often
predicted fail to drive up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26
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ProVeFbS I4.TT.
Every wise woman buildeth her
house: but the foolish plucketh 1t
down with her hands.
He that walketh in his uprightness
feareth the Lord: but he that Is per.
verse in his ways ~despiseth him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

For the Liver and Bowels.
When your liver and bowels be-
cone torpid get a bottle Of Chamber
lain's Tablets. They will tone-up your
liver and cause q gentle movement
Of the bowels. They also improve the
digestion. 1923.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

"All that comes up must come
down." is a simple proposition but
1t seems like the fellows who are
holding out against deflation haven't
sense enough to understand it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

The official s%core-keeper of the
Poultry League reports that the hens
are o steadily improving their
batting averages.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26
EXPRESS ~PAckAGETTEs


Oh. every year hath its winter,
And every year hath its rain /,
But the day is always coming
When the birds go north again.
ELLA Higginson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

ITO give pleasure to a single heart
by a single kind act is better than
a Thousand headlbowings in prayer"
-Saadi.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

Shade trees are too valuable to
use for fuel. Don't hire a wood-chop-
per to Tih your trees. Have a heart
leave a few limbs to bear the
leaves that are essential to the life
OF the tree.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

OF course, all of Mr.. T.arding's
cabinet appointments may not exact.
ly suit us but we have made up our
mind to accept them, no use to raise
a rough house over a little matter
like that.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

Now is the time to take your chick
ems aside for a heart4to-heart talk.
Tell them that they must stay at
home and not meander over to the
neighbors to mess UP the yard and
garden.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

The minister may have precisely
the message you need tomorrow. Go
to church.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

81 Simp says he notices that a pub.
lie speaker always makes more
noise when he talks loud.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

that a grass widow was green
Tyre.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

One reason why mere man has
more time for piety during Eent is
because he doesn't have to devote
hours and days to porting over the
flashing magazines in order to decide
what to wear.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

Z
: A STOLEN SMILE FER TWO =
Quite True.
"You can't judge people by their
name"
rs that so?"
Zone might think from the name
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

Copyright tho Constitutional League Of AmercG,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26
ALDERMAN

Geo. l.. vanIaw announces that
he is a candidate for alderman,
first ward. subject to Democratic
primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-02-26

Ben Burgess announces that he Is
n candidate. for City Clerk. subject
TO the Democratic primary.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
MRS. F. B. ROBERTS
CALLED TO HER REWARD

Mrs. Edith VI. Ackerman Roberts.
wife Of Frank Roberts, formerly res
idents of Milbank and Grant county,
and we'll known to the citizens here
succumbed to a lingering illness Of
several months and death called her
Thursday, August 18th.
Mrs. Roberts had been i'll for some
time, vet it was thot that she was
improving somewhat during the past
few weeks and her death was entire
ly unexpected BY relatives here.
During her life in Mlbank she made
many friends who Will regret her
passing
Edith M. Alderman was born at
Pierpont, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1855, and
moved from there to Rillan Point, N.
Y, in 1856. In 1859 she moved to
Adams county, Wisconsin, and then
to Blue Earth county, Mimi, in 1864.
She was married to Frank B. Ro-
berts, August 81, 1879 and with her
husband came to Grant county, S. d.,
in 1880. She was one of the pioneers
of the county and lived on their evil
low Bend' farm from which the
neighborhood took its name. They
came 20 Milbank in 1898 where they
lived until they moved to Hollywood,
Cal, in September, 1920
Mrs. Roberts leaves to mourn her
loss two brothers, George Alderman
of Sterling. Minn., and Harry Acker-
man of Milbank, S. D., also an uncle,
A. W. Burlingame, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
with whom she lived two years while
attending school
Funeral services we're held from
their home at S120 Norton Ave-,
Hollywood. Cal, on the following Sat-
urday at twop'clock Burial was made
in the Hollywood cemetery
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
At The Churches
EMANUEL CHURCH

Emanuel Lutheran church will Gel
ebrate her annual mission festival on
Sunday next, Aug. %. By permission
of Mayor Nelson we are again to use
the city park A forenoon German
service at 1920 o'clock and an Eng
lish afternoon service at 2:3O will be
held. Pastors 0. Kleet, of near Water
town. and w. H. Wiehe of Wecota
both of this state, are the speakers.
Our church choir will render a selec-
tion at each service. The band from
our sister church of Town Walter
Mimi. will furnish some music. The
Emanuel church has discontinued the
custom of furnishing dinners for Wis
itors. Let us put forth q special and
cheerful effort to contribute generous
ly to .his years offering since many
of orr brethren in the state and else
where have suffered heavier loses
than we and cannot be expected to
raise their usual amount Should the
weather be too unfavorable for out
door services we shall meet at the
church. Everybody is welcome to these
services. F. Wessler, Pastor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
SD. Bonus Bonds Beino Sold

EX-servicemen will be interested to
read this little extract from the Min
neapolis Tribune. Only about one
half Of the ex-servicemen of the coun-
ty have taken the necessary steps to
get their bonus. If you have not reg
lstered in the bonus Office with l.. N.
Saunders, write or telephone him, so
that he can set time for YOU to
come in and fill out the application.
This Office is the only one in the coun-
ty and all who are in the county must
come here to make their application.
While it may be distance for some
of the men, it was thot best to have
all OF the applications made out in the
one office, to avoid the mistakes that
the sub-otfice might make, and thus
the delay. The applications are filed
in the state Office in the order receiv-
ed and will be paid accordingly.
Ii you have not made your appli-
cation take this matter up at cnce, as
the office will be closed within a shor..
time and it will be necessary to make
application thru the state headuuar-
ters which will necessarily mean a
great delav in the approval and pay
nlcnt of the bonus.
The Minneapolis office of the Guar
anty company, New York, and Wells
Dlckey company were taking orders
yesterday for bonds of the $4,000, 900
soldiers bonus issue of the State of
South Dakota, which were sold Satur-
day to syndicate headed by the
Guaranty company of New York.
These are 20-year 6 per cent bonds
and are a direct obligation of the
State OF South Dakota They are pric-
ed to yield 5A per cent. to the inves-
tor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
METHODIST CHURCH

We were greatly pleased to have
with US Rev. O. +. Boyce and his wife
and mother-in-law. Mrs. Wilder, at
the morning service last Sunday. Rev.
Boyee will be remembered b. MANY
Milbank people as a former pastor Of
the Methodist church. Trey are spend-
ing few days at Chautauaua Park,
and came up for the morning service
and to gree: old friends. We trust
they may come again.
The Rev. p. O. Bunt, Dist. supt. Of
the Aberdeen Dist was mere Monday
evening for the Fourth Quarterly Con-
ference, Which was held that evening.
He is now trying to close up the work
on tie District preparatory for the
annual conference ct Huron, Oct. 5. !.
The public is most cordially invited
to the services in our church next Sun
day. Sunday School meets at 10 o. m.
Sermon by the pastor at Il a. m. The
evening service at s D. m. will be a
Union meeting with Rev. East the
principal speeker. This Sunday even
ing service will probably terminate
our evening union services for the
summer.
Rev. Fred Ray, Pastor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
I. E. Lowe Visits Relatives

Thomas +. Lowe. of Meadow. s
D., a",lved last Saturday and visited
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Earl
Lee until Tuesday night Mr.. Lowe is
the publisher Of the Grand Valley
Herald and while here purchased the
Unitype machine formerly used in
the cilce, hu. replaced last year by
the faster Linotype machine. Meadow
is only small village Of less than
100 people, sc miles south of Lem
mon. All of the freight, mail and
passengers are taken across country
by truck and auto The roads there
are as fine as the glaveled reads of
Minnesota, Mr.. Lowe said, and all
the work required on them is grade
so that they will shed water This
cost is only about $1,5OO a r1ile. BIZ
son, the county seat, is a few miles
west of them, the road going directly
thru Meadow .Mi'. Lowe is also the
postmaster there, and Meadow is the
distributing point for II postofiices.
he moved there several years ago
end farmed fc- four years. durinc
which time he failed t. get a good
crop ard seldom harvested enough FOR
his seed. Since that time he Las pub
llshed the newspaper there. which is
supported aliao," entirely h.
@al proceedings in connection with
the land deals. There was no crco
there this year. but several years ago
a bumper Weld was made when wheat
harvested so bushels to the acre.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
Spud Crop To Be Short

Enmet Burke, special agent for the
Milwaukee railway, returned yester-
day from a trip over the Linton line
to its northern terminus and he states
that ut point within fifty miles of
Fargo, N. d., he made inquiries as TO
the North Dakota potato crop, he be-
ing 81 Irish descent. fond of parties
and therefor anxious to know whether
Or not that article OF diet is to be
plentiful this winter.
Mr.. Burke states thai as result Of
his Investigation, he ascertained that
the yield Of potatoes in that section
OF North Dakota will average about
80 bushels to the acre, though some
.3ields APE. expected 10 yield as MANY
SITS bushels ard that the spuds are
quality.
IA large acreage was planted 10 po-
tf.Ocs in North Dakota his year, said
~An Hnrka and the men who raise
fbeHtswi,l reap richly for their eff
:tfoittsS3se5 ! Abcrdeen News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
LAST BOY SCOUT BAND
CONCERT NEXT WEDNESDAY

The next ard last band concert of
the season will be given at the band
stand on Main street next Wednesday
night, August 3lst.
There will be no special program
prepared for this concert. If yol.
would like to have some favolite tune
played, either popular or otherwise.
please make your wishes known to
any OF the band members before next
Monday night. This invitation is ex-
tended to all. .
The band boys wish 20 thank every
one who has attended the concert s
the past summer and greatly appre-
ciate the interest shown in their be-
half. The boys realize that their
rendition has not been perfect; never
the-less they have gained some val
liable experience which will help them
to put on more pleasing concert in
time to come.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-08-26
There's MORE TRUTH
Than POETRY IN THIS

Editor Opsal and family of the VII
mot Enterprise recently took q much
needed and well earned vacation. They
drove to Wisconsin, where he visited
relatives and friends, and enroute
home attended the State Editorial
meeting at BTookings. During his alb
sencc the editing Of the paper fell
upon the shoulders OF Mr.. Ronning f
chat city, who upheld if not surpassed
the standard Of Brother Opsal's fine
little paper. He has the following to
say in his last issue:
Upon returning we found the fol-
lowing on our typewriter, written by
Mr.. honning: we lay down our job
gladly and turn it over to Mr.. Opsal.
We thank the people for the courtes-
les which they have shown US. The
experience in newspaper Office has
been novelty and we find that it is
not as much of snap as one would
think from watching an editor of 4
~OeiiIAA LC"spCpCI. lids d IIlul-
tiplicity of duties to perform. He is
expected to take a prominent part in
the life of the city; to note the arrival
and departure. Of everyone in the
town; to use tact in the use Of Ger
tain news items; to note the births,
marriages, and deaths and social
event. .hat occur. He is also sup
posed to publish inforn,ation that is
Of general interest to the public. 1t is
his duty 10 lead the public opinion OF
q community. So taken as whole,
the proposition Of COUNTRY news
paper Is not to be ervied. He has his
troubles which the ordinary citizen
does not hear about and which he us
tally keeps to himself while willing
90 help others out of their troubles if
he can. His paper serves as q medi-
UNI # communication. Newspaper
people have an important work and
deserve the support OF the comnan-
ity -