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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
FEDERAL farm
LOAN ACT HELD
CONSTITUTIONAL
SUPREME COURT MAKES THE
DECISION TODAY; MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS IN LOANS
HAVE BEEN HELD UP

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The federal
farm loan act was held constitutional
today by the supreme court. This is
the act under which land banks were
established to extend loans to farmers.
The millions Of dollars in loans to
farmers have been held up pending a
decision of the court in this case,
which was brought by Chas. W.
Smith, q stockholder in the Kansas
City Title and Trust Company, who
sought an injunction to restrain that
institution from investing its funds in
bonds issued by the farm loan banks.
The act was attacked ON the ground
that congress was without constitu-
tional authority to establish farm loan
banks and to exempt their bonds from
taxation. Justice Day, who rendered
the opinion for the court, said the
power of congress to establish banks,
had in broad sense, been upheld by
the supreme court in the days Of
Chief Justice Marshall.
The court in sustaining federal court
DEGREES dismissing injunction pro-
ceedings brought by Mr.. Smith, also
held that congress had the authority
to exempt the bonds Of the bank from
taxation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
EMPLOYERS GIVEN
OFFICIAL NOTICE
REGARDING WAGES

New York, Feb. 2S.-Alarnc cngi-
neers and deck officers employed on
towhoats In Atlantic and gulf ports
served official notice on their ems
ploycrs that refusal ot owners to con.
tinuc existing wage scales lett them
no alternative hut to ascertain the
will OF the majority In their respective
labor unions. "and to use the ma
chncry Of the organization to put
same into effect"
The notice was served on Charles
Og Hannah. president ot The Atlantic
coast tow boat owners association. In
letter written by Bert l.. Todd
sccrctnry-trcasurc Of the executive
council OF the marine Engineers Beuc-
fit Association on behalf of his own
organization. and the Masters. Mates
and Pilots Association.
According to Todd, conditions OF
wage contracts. that expired Dec. 81,
were continued until recently when
the men were notified that a new
wage hcalc. cmhodyinE a cut of S3i
to $50 month WIS to be- put into
effect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
CHARGES AGAINST
TRAPP EXPECTED
IN HOUSE TODAY
ALTHOUGH NO DEFINITE AN
NOUNCEMENT-MADE, ISIPEACH-
MENT CHARGES THOUGHT
TO BE COMPLETED

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb 2S-ln
PRODUCTION into the house OF the Ok
lahoma legislature of impeachment
charges against Lieut.. Governor Trapp
and discussion in the senate of the
departmental appropriation bill were
considered probable as the state leg
islature begins its weeks work TO-
day. Although no definite announce.
ment has been made that impeach-
ment charges are to be presented, the
understanding was general Saturday
that the committee appointed to pre-
pare them had about finished its task
and house members generally expect
report today.
The appropriation bills appear on
the senate calendar for o'clock to-
day. Immediately before it Is bill
creating q system of patrol mainte-
nance for highways in the state and
it is considered probable that the ap-
preparation measure may not be reach
ed until late in the day.
The appropriation bill recommends
s3,4S5,2 for state departments in
1922 and S3.329,3O in 1923.
Few other bills Of unusual interest
are on the calendar of either house.
Many local measures are still TO be
disposed OF.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
OAKLEY AND WITT
ON PATH FINDING
TRIP FOR TRADE
EXCURSION 3 AND 4
ITINERARY Is ANNOUNCED UPON
THEIR RETURN; CHANGES
ARE PROPOSED FROM THE
ORIGINAL PLAN

A Marmon car has been selected as
the pathfinder for the Ardmore Trade
Excursion, Thursday and Friday.
Frank Oakley Of Mechanics Motor
Company is the driver and NJ. b.
Witt OF the Automobile Association,
accompanied him. These two men
left this morning to drive over all the
roads west OF here, and to acquaint
themselves with the best route TO take
on the trade excursion trip and when
they have returned the itinerary will
be announced.
1t is probable that Marietta will be
eliminated from the first day and will
be included in n special trip. There
are many merchants and auto.
mobile people VINO felt that one entire
day should be spent with the towns
west Of Ardmore and that plan has
been practically adopted
The Pathfinder car will go as far
northwest as Pooleville and will pass
from Poolevile to Davis and ascertain
If that trip can be made.
Whether all the cars make the en-
tire trip or not there should at least
be as many as one hundred cars 10
make the western trip.
1t is said that Wilson is making
preparations to care for the Ardmore
boosters Thursday at noon. Plenty to
eat is being prepared and Wilson Is
looking forward to the trip to inspire
its people to put forth greater efforts
in the organization Of u commercial
club.
The Ardmore Chamber Of Commerce
has taken membership with the vii
son Commercial Club and IL is prob
able that other Ardmore concerns will
take membership with those people
The fortunes Of Ardmorc and Wilson
are indissolubly linked and what is
said OF Wilson can also be said OF
Healdton and other towns west OF
here. a prosperity that makes Ard.
more grow will add their growth
also and IL they grow it is certain
that Ardmore will also grow with
them.
A very admirable spirit Of co-opera'
ton prevails among the towns OF this
section of the state and Il this same
harmony OF interests Is maintained II
will result In the mutual advantage OF
all the people and of all the towns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
NO SIMPLICITY IN
CEREMONY IF HARDING
WAS in SAN MARINO

Washington Feb. 2S.-If President
elect Harding were preparing to be
inauguated March in the littlest,
instead Of the biggest republic, there
That's not the way they do it in
San Marino. according 10 a review
OF inaugural customs made public
by the National Geographical Survey.
An incoming official in San Marino
dons metiaeval garments and marches
through the streets, preceded by her
aids and gUrgeously rniformed escorts
10 attend a preliminary church serv-
ice. His predecessor occupies a cano-
pied throne at the church until the
final moment when the new official
Is installed, when he takes the throne
seat and dons a head dress indica-
tive of his office. If It We're in France
Mr.. Harding would take the oath
at what correspondents to the White
House and the ceremony would con
clude when mis- predecessor kissed thin
upon both cheeks.
In Mexico ne would be sworn IN
at midnight in the house of repre-
sentatiyes and the outgoing president
would embrace him.
In Brazil he would be encircled
with a broad, colorei band, supporting
n medal as the insignia of the presl-
dency.
In Chile he would take the cath be-
fore joint session Of congress and
80 first TO a special te deum service
then visit the retiring president.
In Poland lie would walk to his
official residence. preceded by a her.
add, crying Uncover before the mos
notable PRESIDENT"
In the United States alone. weather
permitting. does the incoming chic
executive take his oath in the oper
air. The custom arose because OF dis
outc between senate and house whei
Monroe was inauguratcd as TO which
should have the honor. lapsed wheI
jackson took the oath indoors ant
has been the invariable rule over sine,
except when blizzard drove Prcsiden
TAFT 10 shelter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
(By Staff Correspondent

Oklahoma City, Feb. 2S. - More
farmer relief legislation. In this case,
1t is proposed that farm implements
be made by convict labor. in order
that farmers may buy them cheaper.
In committee Of the whole. the house
Friday recommended for adoption a
joint resolution providing for Il com
mission TO get information and sug-
gest TO the next legislature plan
for the manufacture OF farm imple-
ments. leather and leather goods.
appropriation OF $1,000. It's authors
are Il. Il. Beck of Grant county, Re-
publican. and Edwin Dabncy OF Al.
tus. Democratic floor leader.
The measure can be explained by
quoting IL: Whereas. the late war
closed many of the world markets
TO farm products. the result OF which
has been disastrous TO the farmers OF
the nation and OF oklahoma; and,
Whereas. such conditions have
brought the price of farm products
down to point below the cost of
production, impovorishing the men and
women who fed the people Of the
world In the crisis of war: and
whereas. the price Of farm i'm
PIGMENTS necessary in the produc-
ton of food products have not been
reduced. but an Increase in prices
announced in the face ot tho condi-
ton OF The farmers. and the facts that
every element going into the manu-
facturc Of such implements are cheap
or today than during the war, there
fore.
"Ro II resolved. that the president
OF the board oe agriculture he author.
izcd 10 appoint u commission com
posed Of three members, who shall
make inquiries and Investigations
where other states nre manufacturing
implements By convict labor and re-
port findings and submit rccommcn-
dntlons and plans for the manufac-
turc of such farm implements at the
state pcnitcntiary Of Oklahoma. Such
report, recommendation and plans
shall be made to the president or the
board " agriculture. who will submit
such report to tho committee on ag-
riculturc at the next regular session
Of tho legislature; and,
"Bo IL Further Resolved. that for
thc purpose OF paying expenses of
the commission herein provided. there
ls hereby appropriated $1,000 which
sum shall he credited to the prcsiden,
of the board OF agriculture. and nc
part Of this appropriation shall be eN.
pended except upon vouchers approved
by the president OF the board OF agii
culture"
There seemed to- he no opposition 10
the resolution when Il was considered.
An attempt was made to cut down
the appropriation to $500, hut this
failed. W. T. Graves, Democrat Of
washi,a county. offered an amend
ment to include leather and leather
products Ia the articles proposal 20
CONTINUED on Page Three
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
DUBINSky BROTHERS COMPANY
PLEASES LARGE AUDIENCE

The Dubinsky Brothers company
which Is appearing at the Princess
theatre this week is u group OF most
talented performers. Yesterdays pre-
sentation. "a Gentleman in overalls." "
was given In fine manner and pleased
the many persons Who wtcssed IT, "A
Getleman In Oycralls.' was playlet
which was very true to life. depicting
the unapprcciation OF children or the
family %; the oldest brother who is
striving har1 and sacrificing FOR their
benefit, The widowed mother ot the
children. who has most difficult
part TO perform, was played In AN ex-
cellont manner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
DO 1T FOR ARDMORE

M. 3. Witt and Frank Oakley left here today in path
finder car the for the Trade Excursion trip
Thursday and Erday.
The weather man expresses opinion that rain will
fall this week. and in that event the roads will be in fine
shape for the trip
If rain should the only Trade Excursion we can
put send copy of this paper to every person in
the towns included in the itinerary.
Weather cannot keep The Ardmoreie at home 1t makes
daily trips all these towns and Thursday will in
the number of papers until there will be for
body.
Let us convey your invitation for you.
Call $40 and advertising department will call
for your copy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
Reaches Home Town Tues
day Morning; Will Make
Fathers Home Head
quarters for 2 Days
tPRESIDENT-ELECT IN
FINE PHYSICAL TRIM
NONLY FINAL REVISION OF INAU-
GURAL ADDRESS REMAINS TO
COMPLETE PRESIDENT.ELECT
HARDING'S TASKS

On Board President-elect Harding s
Special Train, Feb. 2S.-With his pre-
Sparations for the launching OF his ait-
ADMINISTRATION about complete. President
yelect Harding was on his way back
ito Marion today to receive a formal
farewell from his home town before
entering the White House.
The president-elects train, which
1eft st. Augustine, Fla, last night, Is
to reach Cincinnati this evening and
rMarion tomorrow morning.
Tanned by five weeks under the
Florida sun, the president-elect is re-
turning northward apparently in much
better physical trim, than he was when
he left Ohio. Not only did he have
two weeks OF complete rest during his
houseboat trip. but he has since spent
o part OF practically every day on the
golf links at St Augustine, insisting
on outdoor exercise even in the busi-
ne9s periods when his cabinet selec-
tons were reaching consummation.
Only final revision OF the inau-
gural address remains to complete Mr.
Hardings pre-inauguration tasks. He
worked on this today and expected tc
have it finished by the time of his
arrival in Marion.
The Harding residence in Marion
has been leased ami the president-elect
and his wife will make the home ol
his father. DR.. George II. Harding
their headquarters during the two
day visit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
BUSINESS CONDITIONS SHOW
A CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 2S.-Business
conditions continue to show an i'm
provement throughout the eighth fed
eral district during the month OF
February, according TO the report for
the district, issued here today.
The principal activity has been in
such lines as dry goods, groceries,
millinery, furniture. clothing, boots
and shoes, the report states, ampliiy-
ing, however, that all industries inves-
tigated there are uniformly better, al
though buying is more cautious and
discriminating.
Lines where the adjustment has
been less complete are reported show
ing relatively little Improvement
Increased declines were noted in
some commodities, the report says
''but the reductions were not as radi-
cal nor as sweeping as those which
have gone before"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28

in the purchase o. u Wholesale groc-
cry business which involved more than
sl,0OO,000 as the consideration.
II. $. Tillinghast OF this city, who
had been connected with the Tyler
Simpson Grocery company Tor more
than 10 years and who is now sales
manager OF the Peerless Steel COM
pany, win be connected with the new
firm in Los Angeles and expects TO
leave for that city next week TO as
sumo his duties.
Mr.. simpson, although he will re-
tain an active interest in the tirm,
does not intend TO make his residence
away from this city.
The following article, which APP
pearcd In the Los Angeles Times. gives
u detailed account Of the deal.
zone OF the most important busi-
ness transfers which has been con-
summated in Los Angeles for somc
time was completed yesterday when the
long-establishcd Wholesale grocery
house OF Stctson & Barrett, one o.;
the largest In the west in point OF
trade volume, passed under the con-
troll Of l.. A. simpson of Ardmore,
Okla; \. q. simpson OF ST. Louis, and
H. e. Ashby, formerly OF Denison, Tex
as. but now resident of Hollywood
While no official announcement Of
the price inyolvol was made 1t is ad-
mitted that the deal involves more
than sl00OOOO.
\. D. Barrett and A. l.. Stetson who
have built the business from small
beginning IN 1901, to its present inn
posing proportions will remain on
the board OF directors, Bat will de-
vote most OF tlcir time TO large out
side interests. \. \. Hunt, vice.
president and manager. will retire
from the executive STAFF TO care for
personal interests. j. II. Cough
for years director will remain on
the board. and j. A. Cottcll, the we'll
known secretary and treasurer OF the
concern. will retain that office. to.
gcthcr with his place on tue ,hrec-
tcratc.
In the near future the name will
he changed to simpson. Ashby Com
pany, but There will be no change In
policy, except az MIR. 4. O. simpson
said yesterday, 60 extend the field Of
activity and to cement the good will
and probity which has become q part
and pa,ccl of the institution.
u. A. simpson Is president OF tn,
new company; n. c. Ashby ana A
o. Simpson are vicc-presidents ant
!. A. Cottell. secretary and treasurer
None Of these men are strangers {,
Los Angeles. MIR. Ashby adopted IIol
lywood FOR his home some time aro
and soon became an enthusiastic h.
liever In the futurc of southern Cali
fornia and determined TO have an ac
tive part In building that future. u
A. and A. q. Simpson were freauen
tcontlnued on Page Three)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
LABOR UNIONS SEEK
EXEMPTION FROM ALL
COMBINATION
, AND CONSPIRACY LAWS

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The Ameri'
can Federation Of Labor, through its
representatives will introduce at the
next session OF congress u bill pro-
viding for the exemption of labor
unions from prosecution under all
"anti-combination and so-callcd con-
splracy laws" Matthew VOL, vice
president of the federation, has an
nounced.
The announcement came after n
meeting of the executive council OF
the federation. ut which the indict-
ment at Indianapolis OF officials Of
the United Mine Workers of America
under the antitrust laws We're dis.
cussed. Mr.. woll said that because
of hearings on jurisdictional disputes
the council had delayed final action
but that the whole subject would be
taken up next week and policy de-
fined"
The action Of the government in
prosecuting the mine workers Off
clals," said Mr.. Woll, "is accumulated
evidence of the necessity OF labor
pressing its program to attempt by
legislation to be freed from the sheck-
les OF the antitrust law"
Should labor be unsuccessful in get
ting exemption. he added, another bill
would be ready, calling for the repeal
OF "all antitrust laws"
The executive council will make
plans, It was stated. 10 bring these
proposed bills TO the attention of all
labor organizations in the United
States through an extensive campaign.
Each labor union will enlist public
support for the measures and bring
all possible pressure upon the repre-
sen,ntives in congress from their dis
tricts to support the bill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
CHAMBER COMMERCE
COMMITTEE ON GAS
RATES EXPECTS A
HEARING AT ONCE

The Chamber of Commerce COM
mittee on gas rates mailed their
petition to the corporation com
mission, Saturday, February 26,
asking the corporation commission
to set L hearing at once To take
up the question Of the rates in
Ardmore. This committee is COM
posed of A. Eddleman, Frank
Gates, Russell Brown, G. f.. Ad-
ans and one other member to
be appointed at the next meeting
OF the committee. ]. b. Moore,
who was appointed on this com
nittee, finds it is impossible for
him TO serve.
There is no question" says Mr..
Eddleman, who was in the office
of the corporation commission,
Friday, that the hearing will be
granted at once, and immediate
action taken"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
BRITISHPOLICY
FOR Irish rule
NOT BE Changed
THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL" COURT
RULES; DEPARTMENT OF JUS
TICE HAD USE DIT AS BASIS
FOR INDICTMENTS

Washington, Feb 26.--In taking this
action the court sustained decrees Of
lower courts which had sustained de-
murrer to the indictment Of the gro
Gerry concern.
The specific charge was that the
defendant charged s1O7O for so pounds
of sugar. or at the rate of more than
20 cents a pound.
Sections Of the Lever food control
act under which the department Of
justice has brought many actions for
alleged profiteering in necessities were
declared unconstitutional today by the
supreme court. Chief Justice White
read the courts opinion
Conviction of the l.. Cohen Grocery
Company of st. Louis in having
charged an unreasonable profit on
sales OF sugar were set aside by the
court.
Lower court DEGREES disnissing an
indictment against l.. G. Russell
charging him with having endeavored
to influence the verdict Of juror in
the trial of VIM. ID. Haywood and
other members of the /. w. w. was
set aside today by the supreme court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
Champs win Use Old Bats

Cleveland. Feb. 2S.--Nlembers OF the
Cleveland Indians apparently are sat
lsried 20 30 through the 1921 season
with the bats with which they won
the American League and worlds
championship last year. Unlike in
previous seasons, y. s. barnard. busi-
ness manager OF the club. has re-.
cclvcd few requests Tor new bats.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
CHAMP CIARK'S CONDITION
SEEMS MORE FAVORABLE

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Represen-
tative Champ Clark's condition was
described today us more favor
able" by his physician. DR.. JeSie
Shoup. who said his patient pass
ed n good night and was resting
uuietly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
(By The Associated Press)

London, Feb. 2S.-The British gov
ernment does not intend to alter its
present policy for maintaining order
in Ireland, Mr.. Lloyd George, the
prime minister, announced in the house
OF commons today. The chief secre-
tary for Ireland, he said, would be al
lowed to carry his administration to
successful conclusion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28

Washington. Organi2ei labor.
throughout the world. especially in the
United states. Is urged to protest the
Ruthless persecution and slaughter OF
labor untonists," in soviet Russia in
an appeal issued 10y the American
Fe.heratlon OF Labor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-28
B. A. SIMPSON BUYS
A BIG INTEREST IN
LOS ANGELES FIRM
PRESIDENT OF NEW COMPANY
WILL MAINTAIN HOME HERE;
TILLINGHAST WILL BE
WITH FIRM

Il. A. Simpson, prominent resident
Of this city, who recently returned
from a trip TO California, became in
terested while on the western coast
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-25

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1uni1ies Tor lapaa ~ chi.s u .
ss1 a hssi ID 1ssny otlar az
eSGtrn pollciee VII = eneaaSee 2
I fH Noe1d 60 CAipA anA yapa1
SS2fliag thsir dilafencee over pNep-
a9 without the iutsrvent1cn q =
n lid in6usnce.
I} |a1axas 0AsE.
y a. course Ja9sa Offers u giye
-YIach 6hautunG y ChtNA ~ veisn
n 1Saaat oalv 8 snail piece 81 tefft
sssry. namclY, the city Of Using TAO
M Janan has mot offered to re-
~ S111h stilthe various rights enA
? - sapaa "a bcAh stdse q tae
f1iivsy whAch penetrAAsa w
n1ruyineCof Shantung. To maintain
s3spenese rights in that region. .
+ {nffsdfcfiou which may not be
4ersily called "sovereignty" but
sfnounts to the, same thing Is vfrtu-
Ally asked yA1apan On the ground
that EuropeanS governments nave
similar rights = IN other PARIS o.
China,
~ JapansalwpygnH she would give
.back the city Of Ting Tao and thai
.she merely wanted to maintain
,tapanese settlement there similaI
q the International settlements y
other cities in China, These were
details left, by the Paris peace con-
ference for ~direct negotiation be-
tween Japansan China. The bitter
ness against Japan has prevented
any Chinese government thus fal
nom negotiating with Japan. Thu
Japanese have offered to do SO TIM
and again. 1t remains to be seel
whether the Chinese are ready 4
talk 1t over. II they are, then tn
impression here that the new Pc
king cabinet lis friendlier to tn
japanese thanpits predecessors viii
be confirmed.
sAenEG Latest RumOf.
Il There is incidentally good dea
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-25
Gladly lnderses TFutens
After 1t Ends His Weak,
Dizzy Spells and Ran
ishes Nervousness.

II am glad to pass the good word
along about Frutona, because l tell
you, folks, Trutona's a REAL medi-
cine" is the enthusiastic statement
of Robert Fletcher, a resident OF
Rock Island for many years, resid-
ing at III Sixth street.
For several years I'd bsen sub
ject to weak, dizzy spells,p he said.
l was very nervous, too, and I'd
tried 30 many different medicines
without getting relief that I'd Just
about lost faith in anything, when
81 began taking Trutona. But I can
truthfuliy say that I haven't had