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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
WEATHER MAN SLIPPED.
AND SNOW KING CAME.
UNANNOUNCED TO OKLA.
WHILE PROGNOSTICATORS SLEPT
AT SWITCH, NATURE SPREAD
MANTLE OF BEAUTY OVER
GREAT SOONER STATE

4 mantle OF snow. four inches
thick. covered Ardmorc this morning
as a result OF the fall OF white flakes
all day yesterday and the greater part
Of last night. 1t was indeed a beau
uful sight and one which Is rare in
Ardmore. FOR 1t has been seven years.
according to the statements OF those
who have been here that length OF
time. since u similar snowfall bedecked
this city.
The sight OF the white covering
brought expressions OF joy from the
oral transmittors Of the Fasteners
who make up a great portion OF Ard.
more's cosmopolitan population. Ac-
cordlng to the statement made by one
OF them. this is the first time in many
years that the weather Is similar to
that In the northeastern part OF the
country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
Census Bureau Issues Com
pilation Showing Urban
Population of Country
for 1920 and for 1910
INFLUX TO CITIES
GAINS MATERIALLY
STATISTICS SHOW TREND OF
PRESENT GENERATION IS To-
WARD THE BRIGHT LIGHTS,
BOTH WHITE AND RED

Washington, Jan. 13.-For the first
time in history, more than half of
the population OF the continental
United States is living in urban ter
rtory. Persons living in cities and
towns Of more than $500, in 1920
numbered 54,31S,032, or 514 per cent
of the total, the census bureau an
nounced today, while those living in
rural territory numbered 51,390,739.
The population of the cities and
ttowns in 1920 showed gain of 5.6
fper cent over that in 1910. The pro-
portion Of Hrban population is larger
than in 1910 in all but three states
Colorado, Montana and Wyoming
the largest increase being that for
Michigan--from 47.2 in 1910 to Gil
per cent in 1920. Texas, Ohio, and
oklahoma also show considerable gain
N the proportion of population liv-
ing in urban territory.
In total urban population, New York
leads the country while Pennsylvania
stands second, Illinois third, Ohio
purth, Massachusetts, fifth and New
Jersey sixth. Rhode Island has the
highest percentage OF urban popula-
ton with 97.5 per cent Of its total
classified as city Jewellers.
Massachusetts is second with 49.5;
New York third with s2.7; New Jer-
sey fourth with 1871; California fifth
with CSC; and Illinois sixth with
67.9.
In total rural population Texas
leads. while Pennsylvania is second.
Georgia third. Ohio fourth. Illinois
fifth and North Carolina sixth, each
having more than 100000 people
living outside OF cities and towns.
Mississippi has the highest percent
age OF rural population II being S6.6
per cent.
Colorado. Montana. and Wyoming
lost In urban population during the
decade. due to the fact that in each
state by far the larger part of the
total increase was in the population
living In rural territory--65.6 per
cent for Colorado. 77.7 per cent for
Montana, and 70.7 per cent for Wyom-
ing.
Tho bureaus statement did not un'
tertake TO account for the drift from
the rural To urban territory but prev
iously officials there have attributed
II largely TO the world war Large
salaries In the cities attracted many
from the country while many sold
CONTINUED ON Page Two)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
(By Associated Press)

Oklahoma city, Jan. l3.-One of the
bitterest clashes of the present ses-
sion OF the Oklahoma legislature is
forecast today when a resolution TO
unseat Senator T. +. Hensley, Dem
ocrat. OF FL Reno. comes up for ac-
uon. The resolution was introduced
yesterday by Senator w. 4. Wallace,
democrat. Of Pauls Valley, and was
postponed under the senate rules
upon objection OF Ross n. Lillard,
Democrat, Oklahoma city.
In asking that the III Reno senator
b. unseated, Senator Wallace charg-
ed that at the time Of his election.
Senator Hensley was in the employ OF
the federal government from which hc
received salary thus making him
ineligible TO membership In the state
Legislature.
Senator Hensley declared yesterday
after the senate adjourned that he
was connected with the United states
geological survey. which was neither
appointiyc nor elective and that he
had secured sixty day leave to at
tend the legislature. Just as he had
done last year.
The first piece OF legislation to be
passed by both houses may be- in
the governors hands late today, 1t
was indicated late yesterday.
The resolution delaying payment
OF the 1920 ad valorem taxes. passed
by the senate and amended by the
house. goes back today TO the sem
ate and II the house alterations are
approved. will bc sent at once to Gov
ernor Robertson The governor stat
ed yesterday that he will sign the
measure as soon as Il is presented to
him.
n bill creating a state board OF
pardon and parole was introduced In
the house yesterday by ]. Horace
of Mangum.
other public bills included one to
create state board OF examiners
for BARRIERS and one providing a
change in judicial districts affecting
Love county.
Senate conc6rrent resolution No. g.
providing that the state board Of af
fairs hold up work on the Talihlna
tuberculosis hospital. until report
Is made to the senate was submitted
to the house for the first reading.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
MISSOU RIAN LIVES WITH
AFFINITY; WIFE SUES FOR
AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

Kansas City. Jan. 19.--AIrs Mary
Blake Shippey applied for divorce
here today from Lee shippey. Missouri
writer, and former y. NJ. c. A. work.
er in France.
Madeleine Babin, French girl, the
parentage OF w0loso child Shispey Is
said TO acknowledge. is named In Mrs.
Shippcy's petition.
The petition charges that Shippey is
now living in Monterey, Mexico, vsh
the Babin girl.
Mr.. Shippey applied for custody Of
their year old son.
Madeleine r. Babin. with her mother
and sister came TO Kansas City from
France. shortly after shippey's return.
Deportation proceedings against her
were begun. but after hearing Of an
Application filed by Mrs. shippey. were
denied. A son was born 10 The rrouuo
Girl In Kansas City. -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
Weather Man Mapping

Oklahoma City. Jan. l3.-Unherald.
cd and unannounCed, the first real
snow storm OF the winter orcpt over
Oklahoma last night and early today
and dawn found white coverlet from
three to five inches in depth spread
over hills and wales u the state.
The storm just naturally slipped
up on the forccastcrs OF weather.
who yesterday announced IL would be-
'tair and warmer" today.
II was admitted at the weather bu-
reau here that there was nothing
yesterday 10 indicate" the storm.
\ low pressure area developed sud.
dcnly it was explained and today's
cloak u snow II the result. Only In
the northwest and panhandle sections
of the state was the snowfall light,
according TO the weather bureau
The snow Is the firs, in Is years to
fall ON January ~. weather bureau
records here show and with six cx.
ccpuons the heaviest January snow
la IS years. Temperatures over the
state showed little variance. ranging
between 90 and 30 degrees. the bu.
reau reported
Just what Is needed for the wheat"
was the comment Of John 4. white.
hurst. president of the state board OF
agriculture. when told of the heavy
snow. Although no section OF the
state is suffering FOR lack Of mos.
ture. he added. :ae snow will be- Of
"inestimablu value" to the growing
wheat crop.
And yog may add" said white.
hurst. "that the states wheat condi.
ton never was better than at the
present time. There is very little re-.
port OF damage from any pest"
Delay 10 street car and railroad naf-
fic was reported from shne sections
OF the state although in Oklahoma City
officials said the storm had not in.
terferrei with traffic. The snowfall
here measured five inches with a min
imum temperature II rs degrees.
Although a bountifui snow was re-
ceivcd by klahonia. rain and elect
was the Hrcs am In Arkansas, eastern
Texas end northern Louisiana. Il WAS
sdid a. The Weather bureau. snow VA
still falling MS morning. II was ad-
Continued on Page 1wo)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
CALLARMAN AND WILSON
CONFER WITH S|MPKINS
THE PROPOSED COTTON
GROW RS ASSOCIATION

G. W. Callarman, district agent, and
James A. Wilson. state agent and d.
rector both with che extension dl-
vision of the a. and NJ. college at
Saltwater. were in Ardmorc yesterday
TO confer with County Agent Simpkins,
ON the proposed Carter county branch
OF the Oklahoma Cotton Growers us
sociation.
While here the men visited the 4
day school being conducted under the
instruction OF X. W. Clark. state
livestock expert, who Is teaching pro-
per feeding methods and judging
OF cattle in conjunction with The
county agents office. They expressed
great satisfaction at the number al
tending the school and the great In
tcrest shown in the work by the stu
dents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
OUTLINING PLANS FOR
PROSECUTION OF THE
WOMAN CHARGED WITH.
KILLING JAKE HA NJ \

Oklahoma city. Jan. i3.-Plans to
be followed In tho trial OF Mrs. Clara
Smith Hamon at liberty ON bond on
a charge Of murder In connection with
the death of Jake l.. llamon. will be-
discussed at conference here hte
'oiay between 8 T.. Frcling. state
attorney general. Frank L. Kc,ch. al.
minis,rator OF The Hamon estate. and
Errett Dunlap. oil mnn and friend
OF the late Republican national COM
mittecman.
Mr.. Freezing said he had no. dc.
cIdcd u any of his assistants would b.
assigned to the case. which will br
tried In The district couri of Carter
county at Arimore. probably In
March,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
JAPANESE CONSUL EMPRESS
DEEP REGRET" ONTR SHOOT.
ING or AMERICAN OFFICER

Washington. Ian. i3.-The fatal
shooting at vadivostok Tuesday OF
Lieut.. II. W LanEdon VI the Jamaica
Plain district OF Boston. an officer OF
the army cruiser Albany, by JAP
anese sentry was reported yesterday
to the state department by American
Consul MacGvwan. who added that
the Japanese consul there had called
and expressed his profound regret"
The report Of Consul MacGowan
gave no details OF the affair. and the
state department. Il was announced.
has requested a morc complete re-
port.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
Frs WOULD
MAKE CO RIP 0 RA T|ON
COMMISSION HARMLESS

oklahoma City, Jan. IA leti-
ton requesting that the powc.s
OF the state corporation commits
sion be curtailed in making gas
rates was filed today with the
state senate by Sc citizens of Brls-
tow. Oklahoma.
The petition alleged that after
hearing testimony which showed
that the gas supply was far be-
low that required. the commission
raised the rates from 50 cents
a 1000 feet. to GO cents. The
petition asserts the city is in the
heart of n productive gas field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
Ohoma Legislature Will Provide Some Way States Disabled Soldiers
HARDING ADVISES WITH
WOMAN OVER ASSOCIATION

Marion, Ohio, Jan. 13.-The as
sociation Of nations, the question
of Philippine independence and
the railways problem were the
headliners for today in President
elect Harding's conferences.
Among the callers on his engage
ment list were Mrs. Ogden Reid
of New York, whose advice he is
understood to have sought in con-
nection with the world association
plan; Felix Davila, commissioners
of the Philippine Islands; S. Davies
Warfield, president Of the associa-
tion of railway security owners;
r. Livingston Beeckman, former
governor Of Rhode Island, and Il.
j. McCone, manager vf a Buffalo
commercial organization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
SAN ANTONIO HOus. OWNERS
REFUSE TO TAKE TENANTS

San Anonio. Texas. Jan. i3.-NIen
compiling the new city directory have
found that there arr moro than 1900
vacant houses in san Antonio despite
a demand for rent houses They also
found much evidence II overcrowiing
In many uistric>s. 1t IL said the vacant
houses have been built for sale and
the owners refuse 10 rent them. The
directory II late IN being published
because OF the great amount Of work
made by moro than 10000 char.ss
OF residence within the city durins he
last resr
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13

Sand Springs. Jan. i5.-Three sus-
poets of robbery in okmulgee county
were arrested here yesterday upsn
the request Of the sheriff of that
county. Police Chief waddcll plarei
Bill Coffman and Harry and oeorrt
o'Conneli under arrest. They werp
removed 10 okmulgee n short time
later. According to the information
furnished Chief waddeIl. the trio Il
suspected Of robbing e store a mile
from Henryetia Of about t375.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
At BOSWELL DESTROYED
BY FIRE LAST EVENING
Especial TO The Ardmorciic)

Especial 10 The Ardmoreitc)
Boswell. Okla. Jan. i5.-Firc
OF unknown origin was discovered
In the second floor of the High
School building In the northeast
corner OF the structure. at II
o'clock last night. which complete
~ destroyed the building and con-
tents. entailing loss Of about
$4,000, covered by insurance
amounting 10 $4,000. The fire
having originated on the east end
OF the building and famed by a
breeze from the east. cut OF all
efforts TO check the flames. The
brick walls Of the building were
30 damaged that they are WORTH
less. Practically halt OF the walls
having fallen down.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13

Los Angeles. passed pro-
hibiiing rentals In excess Of II per cent
Of gross investment ON real property.
and 10 per cent on furnishings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13
REPUBLICAN MEMBER OF
CON GRESS MAKES FIRST
STAB At EIGHTEENTH"
BONE DRY AMENDMENT
BOOZE FOR TRANSATLANTIC
LINERS ASKED; RUMORS REL
ATIVE TO ABANDONMENT OF
GREAT LAKES STATION

Washington Jan. 13-Amendmcnt of
the prohibition enforcement act so as
TO permit American passenger liners
plying in foreign waters to carry and
sell liquor outside the three mile linn
1t of the United Suites was urged
before the house judiciary committee
today by steamship officials, who COM
planned that because present restIic-
tions foreign ships were handling the
bulk of travel.
Representative Edmonds. Republican
Of Pennsylvania, author of the amend
ment, declared that failure TO amend
the law would make II impossible for
American ships 10 get anything except
overflow travel.
Don't prohibitonists travel" asked
Representative lgoe, Democrat OF Mis-
souri,.
81 understand they go on ships that
are not dry because they want to en-
joy the fun" Mr.. Edmonds replied.
The act as It stands. one official
said. would force all American COM
panies TO withdraw from the emigrant
carrying trade.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13

Washington. Jan. l3.-Reports that
the Great Lakes naval training sta
ton was to be abandoned were de-
MED today by Rear Admiral Wash
ington, chief OF the bureau of navl-
cation. Admiral Washington said that
next TO the great fleet base at Hhmp-
ton Roads, the Great Lakes naval sta
tion was regarded as the mos. import
ant post in the navy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13

Washington, Jan. l3.-plans FOR cx-
tension of direct trading between
farmers and city consumers will be-
considered ut the annual congress
OF the All-Amcrican FOrmcr-Tabor
Cooperative Commission 10 convene at
Cleveland February 10. II was an
nounccd here today at thc office OF
Che head of the commission. Both ma
tonal and state firm and labor or
genizations have been invited to at
tend the congress Il was said. as well
rs representatives OF women's organ
izations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-13

Washington. Jan. lS.-Persistcnt re-
ports that the navy department in
tends to abandon the Great Lakes
naval training station at Lake Bluff.
Ills, the largest Of It's kind In tho
world. were partially confirmed. off,
cials there said today when $50 civil
ian employees Were notified they would
be discharged next Saturday night.
The employees received word from
Luther o. Steward. president II the
National Federation OF Federal En-
ployes that the navy plans TO ubin-
don Grea, Lakes on June 30 as part
of a program of rctrenchment."
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13
POSTWAR TRUE SANTA CLAUS
Man With the Pack Keeps Cheerful
Despite Hard Work Before and
on Christmas Day.

The postman's Christmas Is any
thing but holiday. as he is forced
10 work harder on that day than on
any other in the year. For about
two weeks before Christmas he is
burdened by Packages, letters and
postcards, till it seems he can stand
no more, yet on Christpas he must
rush about the city from early morn
ing until nightfall, often without
minute to rest.
Despite the hard work he enjoys
the day as much or more than any
one. He Is brought into close con-
tact with the Christmas spirit. and is
proud of his part in distributing joy
among so many. If while on his route
carrying bag filled to the brim with
holiday mail he becomes discouraged,
the feeling Is often dispelled when
he sees the joy and happiness mani.
Tested by some child or even grown
person at being the recipient of some
gift he brings.
Usually, too, the persons he meets
while on his rounds greet him with a
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13
\ You Need I Medicine
You Should Have tho Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that % many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all ct once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason il PLAINTIFF article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to medicine:
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, a. like
an endless chain system the remedy IL
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says "Taks for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, .
preparation l have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re
suits, a. many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has 20 large .
sale"
According to sworn statements ana
verified testimony Of Thousands who have
used the preparation, the success Of DR..
kilmer's Swamp Root il due to the fact,
20 many pesple claim, that it fulGlls a.
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizel the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive = sample bottle Of
Swamp Root by Parcels Post. address
Dr.. Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, n. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottles
tor s-:a st all drug stores.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13
PERFECTION OF MODERN ART
Small Wonder Young Lady Artist Ex.
uit4d as She Gazed on Her
Completed Painting.

The young lady looked before her
with entranced gaze. She looked low
ingly on the purple sun as it arose in
the west.
Her eyes fingered appreciatively On
the bright green sky, with splOtches of
red and orange stretched across its
spacious breadth.
Clasping her hands with joy, she
gazed at the fiimsy, odd-loOking clouds
of yellow. splashed across the heavens.
Several fishes were flying in the sky,
while birds could be seen in the waters
below, swimming and drinking.
Then her eyes turned toward where
a few ocean liners sped across the
horizon, with sails unfurled; a fisher
mans castle, and the lowly fisher out
side cleaning some fish, seated on a
one-legged stool in a patch of red
grass.
Wonderful cried the young lady.
This is really the prettiest picture
have ever painted" An
swers.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13

cheerful 'Merry Christmas" making
him forget his discohtentment at be-
ing forced to go without his usual
Christmas dinner, or being at home
with his family and watching his chill
dren frolic around the Christmas tree.
The name of Santa Claus is appro-
pirate for the postman. Many gifts,
especially from out Of town. reach
their destination through his hands,
and although 1t is not recognized in
many cases, he is the real substitute
for the NEUROLOGICAL st. Nicholas.
Many strange articles find their
way into the postman's bag during
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13

the holiday season. Neckt1es and
small pieces Of wearing apparel seem
to be most numerous, although chill
dren's toys are also delivered in large
numbers.
This is a brief description of the
postmar's Christmas. 1t is true he
has not much time for enjoying the
holiday except at night when he is
too tired to feel the real Christmas
spirit to any great extent. However,
let every one try to brighten his day
by at least wishing him MERRY
Christmas" when we meet him on his
route.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13

The little trees Of Christmas
Stand bravely, row on row,
Hard BY the high-reared altar
Where festal candles glow.
Dark looms the roof above them,
Who lately from the sod
With all the glad, green forest
Raised myriad hands to God.
rhe scurrying hare that passed them.
Tho ducks. wedge-fying by
These only in the woodland
Disturbed their reverie.
Here fervent prayers and praises
From eager lips upspring
That strive through finite phrases
To laud the Immortal King.
The little trees stand steadfast,
Green martyrs to his praise.
Godward they lift their branches
AS In the clear, free days.
Godward they send their perfume
From every flne-wrought limb.
In man-made church or forest
Alike incense to him.
o little trees Of Christmas,
Teach me the truths you know!
Teach me to find his temple
In woods and stars and snow.
Teach me through turning Godward
From fear to find release.
And steadfast, with sweet worship
To greet the Child of Peace.
Theodore B. Cogswell
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13
DEFINED

"Pa, what's meant by gay insou-
ciance'Y'
did you ever see a man in a motor
car nearly run down a pedestrian in
the street,"
Eyes, pa"
.. "And did you notice how the motor
list acted when the pedestrian shook
his fist at himY'
"Oh, yes, pa"
"Well, that, my son, is very COM
non example of gay insouciance."
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13
Make fifty
of those old
cookies, such

MAKE fifty of those old
fashioned big cookies, such
as your mother used to make for you
and Tom when you were youngsters.
l know how they taste-want one
right now! Wrap each in white tissue,
stick tiny fancy label on, to fasten
the tissue together, pack them firmly
in a box and send them along to him.
Watch his mouth water"
Ruth did it and the letter she got
from her brother brought the quick
tears to her eyes. To my brothers
wife l sent small crate of mixed
vegetables. She was delighted. l sent
them early enough for her to use them
for the Christmas dinner. There was a
small Hubbard squash, some choice
potatoes, onions. beets, carrots, tur-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13

express people could see what it
was. and keep it right side up?"
ut would be pretty" adrAitted Ruth.
"And suppose you lived in big
elevator apartment with tiny kitch-
enette and a new maid every week
or so and all the goodies you had you
made yourself or got at cafe or dug
out Of cans with can opener. How
would you like to get great big fat
mince pie. packed in a
box so carefully that It
couldn't crush or break"
had set her to thinking. Soon at
ter that we brought up the subject
oncp more. sent back to the city for
two dollars worth of narrow red rib
hos, Christmas labels tags and stick
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-13

ers. "What are you going to send
him?" l asked Ruth one day as she
mentioned her very wealthy brother
who had lived in a distant city for
twenty years, and whom she wished to
remember.
"Oh, dear, Tom has so much money
that anything l could afford would
look cheap" she complained. "Neck-
ties are silly and I don't know the
latest styles. I'd love to surprise him
once"