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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28
women VEX
LAWMAKERS

The activities of the various wo-
mems organizations of America are
threatening to become a real source
of worry and annoyance to the law
makers at Washington.
The women were on hand at the
last session of Congress with full
program of desired legislation; and
they were SO energetic and aggres-
sive that it seemed for time that
they would be allowed to have their
way.
AS it turned out, however, their
activities came to naught. One by
one, the bills which they advocated
were defeated or indefinitely post
poned; and those which did not meet
either of these fates were allowed
to expire when Congress finally adj
journed, for each new congress-, of
course, starts with clean slate
The immediate cause of the worry
and perplexity of our male lawmakers.
just now is their discovery that most
or all of the bills that were so care
fully laid to rest in the last session
have come to life and reappeared in
the new, SO that the entire job will
have to be done over again
The truth is that the women of
America are exceedingly persistent.
The long struggle for suffrage which
brought ultimate victory out of a
multitude of defeats should prove this.
Furthermore, American womanhood
believes it. wrong that governments
should expend less than five per cent
of its money for human welfare and
from seventy to ninety per cent of it
for war; and it means to change this
proportion. The sooner our lawmak-
ers recognize and grant this demand,
the more quickly will their troubles
with the women of the country come
to an end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28
A WORD FOR THE
WAR-MAIMED

In behalf of our disabled soldiers
who, have been most shamefully neg
lected in, their time of need by the
nation that they served so faithfully
in its time of need, the president in
his recent address spoke the words
that many have longed to hear. He
recognizes that this neglect constitutes
a great national sin which can be ex-
cused or condoned neither on any Of
the grounds that have been urged nor
on any other; and he demands that
the condition be remedied forthwith
regardless of what disorganization of
governmental machinery may. results
The words below indicate that he sees
the task that confronts our nation per-
haps more clearly than any one else
who has yet spoken upon the subject:
We are embarking upon the per
Torrance of sacred obligation which
involves the expenditure Of billions in
the half century before us. Congress
must perfect the policy OF generous
gratitude; and conscientious admins
tration must stamp out abuses in the
very beginning. We must strengthen,
rather than weaken, the moral fiber
of the benefciaries and humanize all
efforts so that rehabilitation shall be
attended by capitalization"
A bill providing for a sweeping re-
organization of government depart
ments to the end that our disabled
soldiers may be taken care of as they
ought to be has already been drafted,
and there is every indication that it
will be promptly passed. It's sponsor
is Representative Sweet, of Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28
THELEAGUE'S
FATAL FAULT

On some of the foregoing problems
the president and his advisers seem al
ready to have reached certain definite
conclusions.
One of the matters which his ad-
dress settles for us is our relation to
the league of nations. If we were not
quite sure what he meant during the
campaign, we can hardly mistake the
meaning of the words below:
In the existing league of nations,
world governing in its super powers,
this republic will have no part. There
can be no misinterpretation, and there
will be no betrayal of the deliberate
expression of the American people in
the recent election; and, settled in our
decision for ourselves, it is only fair
to say to the world in general, and to
our associates in war in particular
that the league covenant can have no
sanction by u.s."
In Mr.. Harding's view, the pres
ent league attempts to serve two
purposes when it ought of rights to
have but one 1t tries to secure per-
manent peace; but at the same time,
it seeks to inf1ict the will of the con-
querors upon the vanquished, regard
less of right or justice. Mr.. Harding
objects to the latter part as something
intolerable and to which he refuses to
commit our nation. His view is stated
in single sentence:
International association for per-
manent peace must be conceived sole
ly as an instrumentality of justice,
unassociated with the passions of
yesterday, and not SO constituted as to
attempt the dual functions of a po-
litical instrument of the conquerors
and of an agency of peace"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28
EXCUSED IN
MURDER CASES

Stating that arrangements had not
yet been made for the comfort of
women jurors obliged to remain out
all night on jury duty, Judge New
combe of Scranton, Pennsylvania, ex-
.cused all women from serving on sew
eral cases of murder on docket in his
court. Attorneys fell in with the idea
and to remove any difficulties, legal or
otherwise, challenged every woman
juror called.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28

Backache is a symptom of weak or
disordered kidneys. Stiff and painful
joints, rheumatic aches, sore muscles,
puffiness under the eyes, are others.
You need not suffer. Ben Richardson,
Wingrove, w. Va, writes: 81 praise
Foley Kidney Pills because they sure
have helped me-" Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28

CORNER
A RANDOM RECORD OF HELP
Full SUGGESTIONS FOR
BUSY HOMEMAKERS
Excellent Homemade Cleaner

/ To a gallon of water add a one
pound can of I've and four pounds of
common washing soda. Allow it to
efervesce ten minutes. When cool,
pour it into glass or stone jars or
bottles. A cupful of this mixture,
known as Javelle water, will loosen
dirt in the most soiled clothes, bleach
ing perfectly. 1t acts like magic on
greacy cooking utensils, is fine to
Whiten tables or pine floors, and is
valuable in cutting dirt and grease
from drain and sink pipes. Always
dilute it and always keep it tightly
corked and plainly labeled.
Colanders Serve Many Purposes
Keep several colanders on hand for
immediate use in the kitchen When
draining vegetables hold them ovcc
the colander, thus preventing them
from falling into the sink. Wash
vegetables by running water over
them in colander, thus saving the
hands. Place rolls to be heated in
pan on top of a colander in the oven,
to give them indirect heat. When
cooling pies, stand tin and pies on
colander placed in a pan Of cold
water
Baked Rhubarb Pudding
Into buttered baking dish put
13 cup bread crumbs, then l cup cut
rhubarb, IA cup sugar and IL cup
syrup, and a bit of butter. Then add
similar layers of fruit and crumbs
with sugar and syrup. Cover with
another 2-3 cup bread crumbs and
about a tablespoon butter. Cover
dish, put in slow oven, bake for an
hour, then uncover dish and brown.
Serve warm.
Popovers
Sift together 2 cups flour and 1-2
teaspoon salt. Make we'll " in the
flour and add 2 eggs, then last of all
add cups milk and stir until smooth.
Pour into hot creased muffin pans and
bake from rs to 35 minutes in a very
hot oven. Bake sufficiently or they
will fall"
Before applying the stove polish to
the range, rub vinegar over the top
and let. dry. Then apply the polish
in the usual way and it will stay pol
ished longer.
To remove rust that has been caus-
ed by water standing in pitchers, or
sour milk stand in them for several
days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28

The leading divorce center of the
United States is now in Seattle, Wash
ington, where during the last year,
more than twenty-five hundred di-
vorces were granted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28

i Statistics show that women in the
ratio of about one to every nine are
now employed in the industries form
erly employing chiefly or exclusively
men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-04-28

The thing that worries Europe most
is it's inability to find something that
don't worry it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
Daring Balif Serves
Warrant on Bee Hives

COLUMBUS. o., Dec. 21.-"Oh, it's
tough TO sip the honey from the It-
tie honey bee" ehrped Zig Bill"
Donnelly execution bailiff OF the Au-
nicipal Court the other day, when hs
received writ TO levy upon one hun
dred hives Of bees as the property
Of Leo H. Bennington, against whom
judgment of s379.24 had been OBJ.
tanned.
When Donnelly learned what he
was up misunderstanding one hun
dred hives of lusty. healthy honey
makers in the full flush and warmth
OF their busiest season--he first hunt
cd up a complete bee-levying outfit.
II was home made and cumbersome.
but Bill thought il might protect
jome Of the more tender parts Of his
anatomy from thep eevish workers.
heavy helmet. a face.shied of win
dow screening and toga Of heavy
cloth--the bailiff had TO practice hours
before he became letter perfect in
donning and wearing it.
Thus armed and equipped, he ssi Yed
his execution warrant. 81 have met
the bees, and they are mine" was
the only report he was willing 10
make upon his return.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
F'Nhrsh1as al
'BracehridqeHau

heard them laughing in triumph at
their escape"
Irving was soon called by a serv-
ant TO join the family in prayers, a
Service that was followed by the sing
ing of carols After the service break
fast was announced. A little later in
the morning Irving went about the
grounds but presently he heard the
toll OF the village bell which called
the community to church.
1t is TO be remembered that some
centuries ago the celebration OF
Christmas became so uproarious and
bachanalian that it lost its sacred
aspect and with the advent OF the Pur.
itans in political power. Christmas
as holiday became taboo and re-
mained until the restoration of Charles
the Second. This period of history
was fraught with political and religious
controversy but in Irvlng's day the
controversies were Of the past and
Christmas was in vogue. AS a con-
sequence Irving finds much amuse.
ment III the church service at Brace.
led over 4 question which had been
settled over century before.
The parson." wrote Irving. gave
us Il most erudite sermon on the rites
and ceremonies OF Christmas-sup-
porting the correctness Of his opinions
by the earliest usages Of the church
! and enforcing them by the authori-
Il Liz - g,,ts a. "a, n
the ardour OF the contest. and the
host OF Imaginary foes with whom
he had To- combat------'
The parson further exhorted the
! congregation to celebrate Christmas
| in the traditional manner OF theiI
| congregation needed no further urg
| ing, for, as soon as the service wal
| over, they promptly, made merry with
greetings ard hand shaking. dancing
and singing until time for the Christ
! mas dinner.
/ We Of tins day and age know moth
ing OF the pornpous, stately dinners
| G those days with courses Of pigs
head. peacock. pie, turkey, plum
| pudding. roast beef, mince pie ant
above all the Wassail bowl of home
brew! | also believe that We know
less about the spontaneous madcaI
foolery and revelry which occurred
during the dinner and on through tht
rest of the day and night. Master 81
mon in this instance engineered q
Masque portrlying Ancient Christ
mas" which with bear of drums ant
the cutting of pirouettes and riga
doons was the ''consumation" OF up
roar and merriment."
If we ourselves. cannot enjoy suct
| similar ChristmasesJ- we certainly car
thank the shade of Washington Irving
for his contribution 10 our enjoyment
and appreciation OF guch celebrations
in ages past.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
HOMECOMING OF
LYDE DISASTROUS

MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich. Dec. 22.-
After an absence from his home Of
four mouths. Harold Lyde, 80 years
old. returned Wednesday, killed his
two small sons with a razor, slashed
his wife and daughter and then took
his own life with the same weapon.
Lydes act is believed to have been
prompted by domestic troubles. He is
said to have walked in the house
without word, dragged his four year
old son James to the woodshed where
he slashed his throat and then re-
turned for his son. Billy, three years
old. He took the younger child to the
woodshed and killed him in the same
manner.
When he re.entered the kitchen or
the home and seized his daughter.
the wife grappled with him. The wife
and daughter were seriously cut be-
fore they escaped from the house.
Lyde then cut his own throat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22

When you pick up Washington Irv-
among his delightful stories and de-
scriptive insidents, you find that
Irving and Charles Dickens are much
alike in their appreciation and love
for old English lcustoms particularly
holiday customs. We all remember
the Christmas cheer in the Christmas
Carol and in Pickwici Papers which
Dickens portrays so vividly that we
feel, see and hear every detail.
Our own writer, Irving. born when
George Washington became cur first
light in Christmas celebrations To ex-
press II in his own words he says.
There is nothing in England that ex.
ercises a more delightful spell over
my imagination than the lingerings Of
the holiday customs and rural games
Of former times"
With this feeling he has given us
a memorable description of his ex
perience at Bracebrdge Hall
1t will be remembered that he was
travelling in England during the win
ter and making q tour IN Yorkshire
by stage coach OIL the day before
Christmas. Arriving Ut an inn he
chanced 10 meet Frank Biacebridge
a young gentleman with whom he
had once journeyed in EUROPE. Brace
bridge promptly invited Irving TO his
ancestral home. few miles distant
where his father would keep Christ
mas in odd fashioned style" The
manor was some distance from the
main road which gave II every op
portunity 10 be secluded and alooi
from the more progressive spirit oi
the cities. BracebrIdge's father "be.
ing a representative OF the Oldest fam
lily in the neighborhood. and great
part OF the peosantry being his ten
ants-is much looked 10 and, in gen.
eral. was known simply by the appel
lation Of The Squire; title which
had been accorded to the head OF tbs
family since time immemoral.
As Irving and his friend cama near
the Hall the sound of music and dane
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
DIRECTORS FOR FAIR
NAMED IN DISTRICTS

County Agent John W. Slmpkins.
twill be ready to make IA report Of the
teiections held in the various town.
fships OF the county to select directors
tfor the Carter county fair associa.
ttion. There are three more townships
tto hear from before the delegation
viii be complete. thus far the follow
ing have been selected from the town.
ships named:
Hewitt Township. J. n. lockwood
isnd A. A. Michaels.
Morgan Township: Walter Colbert
yR. II. Crittenden
Wilson Township 4. +. Ramsey.
and j. w. Fair.
Berwyn. Graham and Akers town.
ships are yet TO be heard from. As
,soon as directors are chosen meet.
s'ue viii be called and officers elected
Tor the ensuing year. This meeting
fwtll be called to meet shortly after the
FIRST Of the year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22

She needs some. one to help fit out
the box.
Now then, those who have something
to send are requested To get that
something down to her office and
next she says If there is any person
who can volunteer Just a little work,
that she will be pleased to direct them
in their efforts and can use the serv-
ices TO . good advantage.
II would be time well spent to usher
little Christmas spirit into the hearts
of the boys who are in the training
school and who will be detained there
during the holiday period.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22

ing greeted them from the servants $
end Of the building where a great
deal or revelry was permitted" So JOY
Gus was the mirth that young Brace
bridge had to ring repeatedly before
gaining entrance. As soon as they
were announced the elder Squire
came forward and greeted them warm.
ly and they We're ushered at once in
to the central hall and introduced to
the company composed Of different
branches Of the large family.
The evening was spent in games and
songs led by the drol Master Simon
while the ''old Squire twas seated in
his rereditary elbow chair, by the hos
pitable fireside of his ancestors and
looking around him like the sun OF
a system, beaming warmth and glad.
ness to every heart" The old Squire
adhered to the custom Of having his
own minstrels and so music was soon
had for dancing.
Master Simon and the two other
sons of the Squire one an Oxonian
the other an officer, We're the chief
merry makers. especially with their
dances and the bit of romance be.
tween the young officer and Julia, a
pretty ward Of the Old gentleman.
AT last the party broke up for the
night with the old custom OF sha king
hands and Irving was conducted tc
ms chamber. in an antiquated part OF
the manor.
Irving was awakened the next morn
ing which was Christmas. by tht
sound If little feet pattering outside
of the door and q Whispering consul
tation. Presently choir of smal
voices chanted forth an old Christina.
carol, the burden OF which was
Rejoice. our Savior he was borr
ON Christmas day in the morning.
He rose and dressed quickly auC
opening his door suddenly he "behelc
one of the most beautiful little fairy
groups that painter could imagine
II consisted of Il boy and two girls
the eldest not more than six, anC
lovely as seraphs. They We're going
the rounds of the house singing al
every chamber" Irving's sudden "ap
pearance frightened them into mute
bashfulness. They remained for a mo
ment playins- on their lips with theil
fingers and now and then stealing
| shy glance from under their eye
brows. until, as if by one impulse
they sc;umpered away. and as they
| turned an angle Of the gallery, h,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
Santa Claus Is
Likely to Pass
These TwoBirds

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-The Chi
cago bandits who don't believe
in Santa Claus today have in
their possession s49O that had been
raised TO give the poor families
Of south Chicago needy Christmas
gifts.
Patrick H. Moynihan, member
of the Illinois commerce commits.
sion, who for the past ten years
has yearly taken up a collection
TO buy coal and food for the poor
Of that section Of the city, at
tended Il meeting Tuesday night
where sI00 was raised for the
fund While en- route home in his
automobile, he was accosted by
two men and ordered TO shell
out"
You don't want this money"
argued Mr.. Moynihan, as he raised
his hands high above his head.
ITS a collection for the poor kids
out here VINO are hungry and
cold. I'm south Chicago's Santa
Claus"
I'VE don't believe in Santa
Claus" said the robber Moynihan
handed over the money.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
PROBE IN TO DEFUNCT BANK
POSTPONED UNTIL DEC g

OKMULGEE, OKLA. Dec. 22.-Fau.
ing 10 obtain a grand jury from the
"A veniremen summoned, empannel
ling Of q grand jury to investigate af
fairs of the adefuuct Bank of Com
merce, and alleged election frauds in
Henryetta, precinct L.. in 1920. was
postponed until Tuesday, Dec. q, by
Judge II. K. Christopher in superior
court Wednesday afternoon. A special
venire Of "a was summoned for Tues.
day. Ten venremen were accepted
temporarily.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
Mrs. Wilkes Asks That
Lads at State Training
School be Remembered

Mrs. Effie Wilkes. probation officer
Of the county. SAYS this county has
seven .boys in the state Training
School at Pauls Valley. She is Of the
opinion that the bows should receive
a Christmas boN from their home
county. That 1t will wake them up to
the knowledge that they have not been
forgotten, that their home people are
still interested in them and she feels
that the box should be sent.
But Mrs. Wilkes has hundred
other things to do Just at this time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
WOMEN WOULD MARCH ON
CITY HALL IN PROTEST

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. %. Several
hundred South Omaha women, strik-
ers, strike sympathizers. are preparing
TO march on the city han here TO de.
mand an immediate investigation into
conditions in the packing plant where,
they allege. diseased and immoral men
are being hired TO take the places Of
striking workmen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
MUSKOGEE MAKING BID
FOR SOLDIER HOSPITAL

MUSKOGEE. Dec. 20.--Eiorace Ha-
gan OF Tulsa, and Grant Victor Of Al
ton. members of the committee EN-.
powered to locate Oklahoma's half mil.
lion dollar soldier hospital are spending
the day in Muskogee viewing the IA
acre site this city has offered as an
inducement 10 locate the institution
here. The site is located on Honor
Heights, recreation park built by the
city as a memorial to its soldiers OF
the world war. The offer includes
water and sewerage, light. power and
staff OF physicians.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
|HERzOG DENIED NEW TRIAL:
MUST SERVE his TERM

MILWAUKEE,. Dec. 20.-Bert p.
lHerzog. former federal prohibition en-.
fcrcement officer, recently convicted
Of accepting bribes ssgreyating sis.soo
IN connection with an alleged whisky
ring. today was denied a new trial
and sentenced TO serve seven years at
! Fert Leavenworth prison, also to pay
Il UDs VI $4,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
GLENN FARMERS GETTING
READY FOR NEXT YEAI.

T.. +. Riser, manager of the FiIz.
gerald farms near Glenn was In the
city Monday. Mr.. Riser reports that
farmers are getting ready for next
years crop, are burning over stalk
,!eids and rushing plowins. The fail
ure Of this years cotton crop IS not
going to deter farmers in that To-
calty from planting about the same
acreage this season that they did Last
Mr.. Riser says.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
Croker l. Improving

DUBLIN, Dec. 20.-Rchard Croker.
former Tammany hall chieftain who
has been i'll at his home. Glencalrn
Castle. was reported as showing CON
tnued Improvement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22
MrSKOGEE kiAANSMEN SEND
DONATION TO CHARITY GLIB

MuSkoGEE. OKLA. Dec. 2i.-A ono
hundred dollar bill In a plain envelope
was delivered to local afternoon
newspaper by messenger with instruc.
tons that IL be given TO the Good
Fellows" local organization for thu
relief Of the poor and needy at Christ.
mas time. To daie, the ku Klux Khan
II Muskogee from whom the money
came. has given publicly to charlt,
sppruxiatemly $500
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-22

Blood tests are now suggested az 4
means of finding out whether peo-
pie are engaged in work suited TO
their health and temperament.