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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02
CO-Operation. Service And Good
Fellowship, Ideals OF Ardmore
Lions Club; 1921 Program Planned

all of which are important ou the
Lions program.
Other Activities
Another line of activity which the
Lions of this city have considered is
tho establishment of summer camp
for needy boys and girls While
. this is not So important as In larger
cities, yet there are many Of the
poorer class Of boys and girls that
might he given AN inspiration 10
higher things than they have yet
had an opportunity to experience, ny
giving them an outing of some ten
days or two weeks ana some of the
delightful camping places near to us,
under the care Of good men for the
boys and competent women for the
girls camp. We believe that If this
could he financed properly and these
young Americans could have the op-
portunity to associate with men and
women of good character and influ-
encc. that there is nothing that
would have SO marked effect upon the
future Of these boys and girls. Char
acter is being formed out Of the asso-
Citations the boys and girls have. and
il those who claim to have had the
light turned into their lives. sit idly
by and make no effort to furnish
other and better associations, then
those supposedly enlightened persons
will not have done their duty and
perhaps will have committed a crime
against The coming generation. The
cost Of this would not be pro-
hibitive and it is the belief of those
who have considered the matter that
nothing would pay mere in dividends
measured in terms Of good citizenship,
50 it is hoped that the movement
may take definite form early in the
year, SO that the first cucampmenrt
may be had the coming summer.
Salvation Army
Tho Lions are very partial To the
salvation Army and the local organi-
2ation, through some OF it's members
has been largely responsible for the
establishment Of The local post which |
is doing o. wonderful amount Of good I
in the city.
Nothing Selfish
There is nothing selfish abount the
Lions Club organization, aud it is
ready. willing ana anxious at all
times and in all good movements to
join hand and share honors with any I
other organization and may II be
said in this connection that the other .
two civic clubs Of the city have ex-
hibited the finest spirit of cooper /
alton that could be wished for and .
much good may he accomplished by /
the continuation Of this spirit. In
this way the unselfish service so
helpful to any community will result !
in harvest Of fine results.
Promotion Of GO0dfellowship
Last. but by no means Of less inn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02
Nv MRS. !. l.. cox

In the fall Of 1905 the Ferndae Re.
view club was organized for the pur-
pose OF promoting habits of reading
and study. Later we decided that Ii
terary work was not all we could do,
so decided to some charity work, and
it is indeed pleasure 10 review our
record ana realize the good We have
accomplished
We have an educational fund of
which We are justly proud. We have a
lovely membership and love, harmony
Hnd hearty cooperation has existed
throughout the Is years OF our work
together.
Among us friendship has budded
and bloomed, each sharing the gricfs.
hopes and ambitions of the other.
Making the skies little brighter.
The SHOWS triflc whittier.
The handshakc a little stronger.
And the smiles little longer"
In the year 1867 Mrs. NJ. lizard
was our president. our study was
Ioddrd's lectures. In 1869 Mrs.
$. \. Douglas was president. when our
study was American History in Ro-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02
Broadway Baptist Church Faces Tasks
Of Year With Spirit Of Optimism
And Good Cheer; 1920 A Banner Ye:

poor and the needy as well as 70
rich and the affluent No onc5a'
he "A stranger there hut onces
smile and u welcome and goodf.
lowship await ali who desire 20
tend its services. From the pu
the gospel will be preached in -
a manner as to convince every y
that ne is worth something in a.
sight and 10 help him 10 place
high an estimate on himself ass 4
puts on him. Every service will ~
ate hope and good cheer
The Imperative Need
one of the church's most impe
tive needs is a now building. ~
old one has become totally ina
quate to accommodate the gf
crowds which gather there cy
SUNDAY. The thinking men and
men of the church are beginning
plan for the erection of n mode
commodious building that will m
the growing needs of the church
will be a real asset "a the city.
contemplated building will he g
structed for service. The purp
is to make il contribute to the So
as well as 70 the religious well
Of the people of our city and ~
cially Of the boys and girls and z
young people A church buildi
like "A home, that is too sacred
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

The year 1920 was one of the most
prosperous in the history of Broad
way Baptist church. When the pres
ent pastor Dr. Il. l.. Davidson, en-
tered upon his duties the first Of
June. the congregations were small,
the membership scattered and the
forces more or less disorgaiizcd but
they quickly rallied to his leadership
and before the close of the year
nearly 200 new names had been added
to the roll the Sunday school had
Increased its attendance more than
four fold, and the congregations filled
is ipst cause for rejoicing and thanks
giving.
Pledges for Year
The entire church faces the tasks
cf the new year with II spirit of op-
tmism and good cheer. The church's
local budget for the year 1924 is
the largest in its history but no one
doubts it will be raised. On sunday
afternoon, January 9th, an every
member canvass. viii be made by 10
Of the prominent business men Of the
church and city, going out two and
two, and il is fully expected that the
pledges taken in this canvass will
meet all Of the local expenses of the
ensuing year.
Study of Pedagogy
During the year classes will he
conducted in the study OF pedagogy,
Sunday school organization and man
agement, young peoples work, mis-
sions and other phases of church
life and activity to fit and prepare
workers to efficiently prosecute the
work of the church. Early in Janu-
airy the pastor will organize Il class
for the systematic study Of the Bible.
This class will meet on Wednesday
evening and will continue until it
has completed the study of the his
torc books of the Old and New Tes-
lament This class will be open 10
any one desiring TO take the study.
The same methods OF study will be
when he was head of Bible depart
mcnt in william jewell College.
The Sunday School
Special attention will be given TO
pcrfccting the Sunday school organi-
ation and enlarging its member
ship. The mems Bible class is ex-
pected to reach an average attend
ance Of 200 before the close of the
year. This class is planning not
only to increase its numbers but also
its usefulness. 1t will have an en-
ployment for the unemployed by
helping to bring the employer and
the employe in touch with each other.
Friendship and IIelpfulness
The church is striving to cultivate
the spirit of friendship and helpful
ness. Its doors will he open to the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

portance, is the promotion of good
fellowship. Good clean entertainment
and wholesome amusements. Get ac-
quainted. Know your fellow workers
Meet and welcome the strangers and
care for and entertain the visitors.
These are some of the things the
Lions have on their program for the
bringing about Of closer bond Of
fellowship among men
Summing mp the whole matter Of
the Lions Club activities. they may
he included in the four words, AM
cricanism. cooperation. service, and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

Any community is only tolerable as
place in which to live, in pro-
portion to the activity of the organi-
zation in that community having for
their end and aim the he,tcrment of
, conditions, moral, educational and re.
ligious.
The past record of achievements of
the Lions Club Of Ardmorc. to those
familiar with that record, is sufficient
proof that the Ardmorc Lions have
done their share in making this city
u better place TO live in. IL that
record does Justify this claim then
The hearts Of the Lions will swell
with pride.
Lionsm, when its highest ideal is
reached, is Synonymous with Ameri-
canism, and all their activities may
be interpreted in those terms. Coop
GRAFTON, service and good-fclowship.
Chamber of Commerce
As has been the policy Of the local
club in the past. cooperation with
the Chamber of Commerce comes first
. among the list Of activities, because
the proper functioning of the Cham
ber Of Commerce means a better city
and county. Coordinate with this
comes the cooperation, fully and COM
pletely, with the Kiwanis and Rotary
clubs. but perhaps not so extensive,
for the reason that the Chamber Of
Commerce properly should include all
tho energies of all the local civic or
ganizations. Also important on the
Lions program is the cooperation
with city and county officials, health
authorities. educational and religious
institutions.
Boy Scout Program
The Lions have as the second feat
uro Of their program. service. rs their
motto. That service, it is planned,
shall be given to furthering the Boy
Scout program, 50 far as il is pos
sible for the reason that the Lions
Clubs all over the country, recognize
In that movement the making Of
better citizenship for the years Of
the next generation.
Benevolent Association
Another principal line of activity
has been and shall be assisting tho
Benevolent Association in taking care
of local charities. Lions Clubs arc
not primarily charity organizations
hut the members Of the local club
have gotten so much pleasure out of
this feature of their work that this
shall continue as one Of their prin-
cipal objects for work. Charity work
can hardly be separated from the
matter of looking after health con
ditlons, from educational movements.
or from proper housing conditions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

In tho United states last year
burns, excluding those received in
conflagrations and in railroad, street
car and automobile accidents, were
responsible for $3.50 deaths. or Of
per 100000. Tho death rate from
burns was greater than that for the
preceding year, eight per 100 900, and
was also greater than the rate from
any earlier year covered by the bu-
reaus record, with the exception Of
q0-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

When in full foliage the beech tree
is remarkable for its close shade and
coolness. The branches and such
parts of the tree as cannot be more
uscfully employed make capital fire
wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

To Cure Il Cold III One Day
Take GROVES l.. Il. .. tablets
UANative Bromo Quinine tablets).
> sk for GROVES J.. b. q. tablets
Look for Il. w. GROVES signature
on box. 30c.--adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-02

The church is striving to cultivate
the spirit of friendship and helpful
ness. Its doors will he open to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
"Forum" Tales In Verse

To the Editor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
Sir
The Peoples Forum pears to me most
enticin' sheet:
I'm always sure to find therein one "bloom-
In " great big treat;
For since the ones who write the things alone
must stand the blame.
They oft display their ignorance without
trace o. shame.
And go each day my interest in Forum tales
anon
Just grows by leaps and bounds TO and the
things they argue on.
TcniEht smile and chucke at the "Smart
Town Knockers song,
Because to me the things he said are crazily
all wrong
Is there anything disgusting in a arIet. shady
town '.',.a. ..
Where folks live peaceful. happy lives. not
seeking for rcnown?
Where the chirpn' Of the crickets Mt the
closin' OF the day
Is sweeter music than you'll find in any
"| cabaret?
cheek Is seen,
And paint and powder find no welcome in
their home ween.
Whore rustic tiller OF the soil cares not a
pickayune
What brand of cigarette was introduced in
April. May or June.
Then this r'knocker'' speaks about the lack
of opportunity.
And cen predicts an early death OF all small
towns. you see.
He speaks of narrow -ruindedness Of all the
rustic folk. e. ....
And. last Of all, a statement made that can
not be Joke. .n
For whom he said the small town hasn't
brousht great men to light
He displays stupendous ignorance and his
statements are not right.
Has he forgot Abe Lincoln. who split rails
90" long years ago.
And the thousands OF the farmer ads whom
history will show
Arose TO high position through their honest,
stem ende eavor,
And would simply pity W. l.. +. and say Tho
isn't clever?
In fact. should they devote much Thought to
his absurd remark,
They'd wonder why they let him out of kirk
brides walled-ip park.
And they might suggest that IL he looked
about with scrutiny
He'd find a vacant sign displayed on his
anatomy. HIRAM CoRNCoB.
Asbury Park. N. j.. May 81, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Questions AnstUered
kina Edwards Reian. Etc.

To the Editor Of the Eucnin1 Public Ledger:
Sir-Please inform me OF the dates Of the
reign of King Edward VII OF England.
The copyrisht lew allows twenty-eish
years, with fourteen years additional. Ben
Hur" wos first published In 1880. forty-ont
years ago. In 1906 purchased a very good
copy OF Ben Hur' for about forty cents
II is published by, Harper Bros. and
purchased It through Sears. Roebuck Co
TEN Sawyer was first published by Har
per Bros In. 1875, forty-fve years ago. and
yet one cannot buy copy for less thar
$2.25. Will YOU kindly explain why 1t Ii
not cheaper now that the copyright has ex'
pired?
Bryant's ITO a Waterfowl, OF which the
following Is the last verse:
'IIe who from zone to zone,
Guides through the boundless sky thy GER
tain flight,
III the long way that must tread alone.
VIII lead my steps Alright
Would be glad to learn who wrote "a
q few days ago.
Would be so glad for the entire poem en-
titled Tho Coming of May"
"Oh. who Is she that cometh with airy steps
apace,
Her voice 50 full of music such beauty ir
her faceT"
Also the name OF the author. Also poem
and author Of "It 10 July" beginning
when tho poppies nod In the breeze
watch daily for the Peoples Forum AND
find It wonderfully interesting. Thanking
you for any interest you may take In the
above requests, NATALIE.
Norristown. Pa. June 4. 1921.
Edward VII ruled from 1901 to 1910.
The original term Of copyright 10 for TWEEN
ty-eight years. A renewal can be secured
for a further term of twenty eight years
making ffty-six years in all. But copyrish,
would not necessarily enter into the price
of a book. but cost OF production. public de.
mand, business methods OF a publisher. etc.
We do not know the author OF tho poem
"A-Tramping."
We are not familiar with the two poems
you mention. but a reader may give you the
information.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Disreoard for Law

10 ths Editor Of the EveNsso Public LEDGER:
sr-Our wave Of crime and disreg gard for
law arc due partly to the low moral condi-
titns after q period of high living and a
spending craze But the most Of II is due
to our weak penalties and the negligence OF
Officers, especially In the enforcement of the
liquor laws. There are men In our city
who are brought into court over and over
again. and all they ger is a small fine or
a few weeks in prison; then they ars turned
loose on the public. s.
We need laws that are terror to the
Nolator. Extreme heavy penalty; Iona
terms at hard labor. The fine should be
ali they could stand and no favors or mercy
hown. And enforcement officers and
judges. when they take an oath to enforce
the laws OF our country. should not per-
lure themselves by winking at violators.
No mercy should be shown a criminal
mercy should be shown society and the pub.
lie. The American who will violate a Grim.
ira law Of his country should not only be
given the extreme penalty. but should be
eisfranehised forever. He IL not q ut Amer.
lean citizen. All have q right to work for
repeal Of laws they do not like. but no man
Should be allowed the right "a, participate In
nskins laws who will willfully violate laws
In this democratic government.
Make the violation Of our criminal laws
serious matter. As long as the law re-
mains. show mercy to the public, not to tho
criminal. Stop tho practice Of sending the
nan who steals 80 to tho penitentiary for
hve years and the man who steals 800 for
SIX years. Let the punishment At the crime.
Lst them know they go up for lons terms for
sll violations OF our criminal laws ana suf-
Ter disfranchisement. w. L. CLARKE,
Philsdelphia, June 2. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Tho Coal Question

-v,"' Eo"or OF the Evenin0 Public Ledoer:
SIT these seven or nine men constitut.
aa s me interstate Commerce Commission,
onc cn receiving tho immense salary OF S1O,.
~. year does not that constitute the big.
men want to antasonise the coal minsr. oy
~. uaoer No. Charge the public, whip
,aIs,, INTO limo. souss them. but let our
,,.., s PUBLIC should demand that the com.
A.. sUners s take $4,000. the original sum, ana
ms,, men % VIII be sufficient. The operators
nina s'ske out individual losses at the
broS-. NE want no middlemen and no
. S.oksrs. and the retailers take sevsntv..is
WIN instead OF Sl.e2. which thsy get now.
ir,," NOT some one organise q mass-meet-
drsn SNOW many women. men and chill
VINO were frozen to death here in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07

Letters to the Editor should be as
prief and to the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
denomlnstional or sectarian dis
cussion. y
No attention will be paid to anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence Of
good faith, although names will not
pe printed u request is made that
they be omitted. ~
The publication Of a letter is not
to be taken as an endorsement of It's
views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Poems and Songs Desired
Wants "Fajth"

TO the Editor Of the Eventnp Public Ledosr.
SIT have been trying to find some verses
on Faith" which contain tho lines:
wren can cling In the mad May
wind
And sing and sing as though he would burs,
for Joy,
Why cannot I contented lie safe from, tbs
worlds annoy?'
doubt II my quotation is accurate. but
wish to quote 1t In an article. SO wish the
exact wording as we'll as the author :
"AI. ph., e.. T. G.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Wants "Nothing and somethino,

TO the Editor OF the Evening Public Led1e-.
sir-Will some one kindly send In the
poem entitled Nothing and Something?
~ is a temperance poem and contains these
lines:
1T Is nothing to me-" the merchant said.
As over his ledger he bent his head;
m too busy with tare 9hd tret,
] have no time to fume and fret"
II was something to him when over tn.
wire ~
a message came from the funeral pyre;
A drunken conductor had wrecked a train
And his wife and children were among tho
sism; w. l.. t.
Philadelphia. May 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
No National HOLIDAYS

To the Editor OF the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Does the United states have any ma
tional holidays. and. II so, upon what date
ma king them 30 did tho act pass Congress?
WILBUR II. BROWN.
Wilmington, Del. June 2, 1921.
We have no national holidays, not even
tho Fourth Of July,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
A Definition

10 the Editor Of the Evessro Public Ledosr:
sir-ln reply to a query that recently ap-
psared In your paper, ''fIow short really IL
short skirtr' the following definition
seems to cover the article at which the
psrssraphers and humorists direct their
snsns OF wit and sarcasm and over which
,ne contributors to the Peoples Forum seem
nsVs become more or less excited.
me really short skirt is one which has
me hsm sewsd directly 10 the waistband,
rWesnns normal development of the
'0wer limbs. but deficient normality.
n.u. w. w. s.
Philadelphia, June 2, 1921,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
"What Of the EjauI"

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
,,r sirIA short time ago I read IN the e., col, J;
to the Flag and "old Glory" No doubt the
writer's OF these poems visioncd in their
writing flag. bright and shining new mas;
not such one as I see before me, some
nifty feet distant. over the entrance to one
Of Philadelphia's largest industrial plants:
placed there no doubt during the war period
amidst great patriotic feelings, but now
forgotten.
called him to me and asked: where
are YOU fromr' He said. what you mean,
outside here?'' replied Yes and his
reply was. ITALY" I pointed back Of him
to this flag and asned: do you ever let
the italian flag get as dirty as that in
Italyr He quickly turned around and looked
and as quickly turned to me and said:
81 cont see no Italian fag." said; mo,
that nag there" When he looked again
and shrugsing his shoulders and shaking his
head, remarked: mo, indeed, IT'S a pity
and . shame
1 ask you. fellow Americans who may
read this. What of the naE2'' Is It
Just what you see 1t. piece OF cloth to
become flthy and dirty from exposure
for no patriotic purpose, as this one and
many others that have seen in this plant
and many other plants, so that foreigners.
who come among US can say, as this one has
Just said to me: What a pity; what
shame"
A dirty, torn, shot-riddled flag from the
field Of battle should never be washed nor
need any one be ashamed of It. But what
OF such n one as this one. Love It. Of course.
We do, so do we our children, but We taks
care to see that they are clean for no one
loves dirty child. Again ask--'What
Of tho nag?'
Oh. give II the soul that It has. for
many are the lives that have gone out
in It's defense and can we not see their
faces in its folds? Let not the greed
for wealth stamp it's prints on its folds by
allowing It to be exposed in such a filthy
condition. Take them down In all due
reverence, wash them and fold them up
for future use. Why not have the Boy and
Girl Scouts accept as a duty the gathering
of old worn-out flags and fold them up and
give them rest, as we would those who have
died for It, Again I ask: what of the
nagT' K. HAMMER.
Philadelphia. June 2, 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
1h. prIes Of Ice Cream

10 the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir--I can see no reason Tor the hiEh cost
:, g.. cream in this city, now that every
,h,nS that enters into It's manufacture has
sons down to such great desree-miik.
..sar ana egss. Al the very most quart
~ Ice cream should not cost more than
sorty cents. and there would be a GOOD
nront in Il at thirty cents. 3. l.. ~.
Philadelphia. May 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Ants on a Lawn

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledoer:
Sir-I note tho request In tho People s
Forum for a remedy to rid lawn OF ants.
Let me hand you the following which I
have clipped from a newspaper:
The Kansas State Agricultural College,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-07
Referred to Readers

To the Editor Of the BveHtso Public Ledoer.
Sir--Can YOU tell mo how long ago Add.
son Johnson manufactured clocks in VOL
cottville. Conn.7 ! have clock that was
manufactured by him. and II must be an old
one. The works are all OF wood but can
nnd no date on Il, and am anxious 20 Know
how old II u. T. L. NJ.