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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
MANY TESTS PLANNED
FOR GRAHAM DISTRICT

Since the bI.Tging in Of the Hivick-
section 81. 2s-2w. which is flowing
3s gravity oil. the highest grade yet
found in the local fields with the
single exception of the production in
the Healdto field deep test. several
of the large COMPANIES operating in
the local fields have turned their
urtertion to the Graham district and
thai territory promises to become
very busy In the near future with
drilling tests.
Contracts have been made for the
drilling Of two offsets to the Hivic.i-
Kirk well. and 20 acres to the north
the Cottonbelt Petroleum Company
has the rig up for a test in the cen
ter Of the southeast quarter If the
southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter OF section 80, 2s.2w.
A drilling contract has been entered
into by the Magnolia Petroleum. Com
pany and the Bennett Brothers of
Graham, for the drilling OF Il we'll on
the Bennett farm. BY the terms OF
the contract the Magnolia Company
acquires trait OF l05 acres for a
consideration of $40 per acre In cash
and 500 per acre out OF the first
oil produced.
Drilling operations will be commenc-
ed at once on a 20-acre strip In sec
tion 81. 2s-9w. The test will be
drilled as southeast diagonal off
set to the Hlvick-Kirk well in the
same section and will be located in
the northwest corner of the north
half of the southwest quarter OF the
northeast quarter of the section.
The deal was consummated through
the agency OF Prueitt and McCrory
and \. u. Wager.
The Bennett brothers own total
OF approximately $50 acres OF land In
the Graham district all OF which
looks very favorable for oil produc-
tion. The Hivlck-kirk well. In the
southeast Of the northeast OF the
northwest quarter OF section 81. IS
2w, which Ia the first producer
brought In ON the Bennett farm. Is
flowing by heads about 70 barrels
daily. The oil is of 3S gravity. and
IS being run by the Sinclair Pipe
Line Company In 2.inoh line to
the Fox pump station.
Another well which Is To BE- drilled
soon on the Bennett land is "a south
offset 10 the Hlvick.Kirk we'll to be
drilled by Merrlck et al.
According to reports. one OF the
large operating companies will drill q
test In the near future In section 10
ogsw
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spection tour Of the local fields accom-
panied by Joe Lathrop. prominent To-
cal oil man.
The party visited the Hewitt South
east Extension, Healdton Fox, and
Graham oil fields. and the asphalt de-
posits in the vicinity TO Woodford.
This is the first visit which MI Nc
Kee has made to the fields of Car
ter county, and he was greatly impress
sed by the production which existy
here at the present time and the indi-
cations apparent for the futIre Of Car.
ter county as an oil territory.
Mr.. Mckee has recently returned
from Venezuela. and states that great
deposits Of asphalt exist. there. These
deposits, he says, are found in lakes
OF asphalt. seeping out of the water.
and the advantage of asphalt beine.
found in that manner is that there is
no sand to extract such as in the case
Of asphalt deposits found in the
ground.
Mr.. Loomis makes periodic visits to
this territory and has made expan-
slve studies Of the local fields at va.
rious times Among the territories
which he has mapped and studies is
the Hewitt southeast extension. ana
developments in that area al the
present time are comparing very Ia.
vorably To reports he has made on IT
in the. past
Mr. Mckee, who left for Oklahoma
City last night. may return to the
Carter county fields within a week
for further investigation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
MEXICAN OIL MEN TO
PROTEST EXPORT TAN

Washington June Il - Protest
against the payment Of the recently
imposed % per cent in the tax on
petroleum in Mexico, will be made
early next week to Secretary Hughes
by representatives of the Association
of Producers Of Petroleum in Mexico.
II was announced today that the con
ference had been arranged and that
1t would be attended by the more i'm
portant officials Of the various oil
companies members OF the organi2a-
tion. Individual oil companies also
have submitted to the department. a
certain protest against the tax in
crease and protest also has been
made 10y them to the Mexican gov
ernment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
WITH THE OIL MEN

Miss Louie Scivally has resigned
her position as secretary with the
Rex Machinery and Supply Company
and the Texpa Drilling Company to
accept a position with r. NJ. Backon.
OF the Wolverine oil Comany, at
Dillard.
Miss Elizabeth Myers. the busy
young lady who conducts the "Busl-
ness Service" in the Bridgman build
ing. and who has become a prominent
member in the stcnographical branch
Of the petroleum industry In this
city. has been elected "A assistant
secretary OF the Arlmorc Petroleum
Club. and is now actively engaged in
her new duties.
W. J. Milburn of Tula. president
OF the Homaokla oil Company. Is an
Ardmore business visitor
Fred Haskell with the purcha sins
department OF the Empire Cas- and
Fuel Company at Barticsvillc, was
an Arimore business visitor douday.
a. j. Dean. OF the pipe line depart
ment of tie Empire Gas dnd Fuel
Comacoy at !'caldton. was IN ilts
city MCnduy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
STOCK MARKET

New York. June Il The stock mar.
kct continued It's rcactiouary trend In
morc violent form today. making the
seventh successive week of declining
prices. Outstanding features Of the
active tracing which totallcd some
800 900 shares by midday. included U.
=, Steel at a. IS. loss OF -
points and the lowest quotation since
1915 and a sharp break " four points
In Canadian Pacific Co ioi. the lowest
pricc of that stock In 20 years
Tho enforced character OF the selling
In Canadian Pacific was apparent
from rhc fact that one lot OF 1900
shares changed hands at a decline Of
az points.
other stocks inclnici standard rails.
the prominent stccls. railway equip
munts and spcuial,ivs which soIrci
curing the war boom were at lowest
r,cur,is Tor one to two years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
CO-DISCONERER or RADIuM Is
GIVEN HONORARY DEGREE

Wellesley. Mass. June 81 Nine.
Marie Curie. co-discovcrcr of rldlum.
received the degree Ut doctor Of sci-
encc. the only honorary degree ever
conferred by Wellesley college at the
commencement exercises today
The orator OF the day was GutEon
,Borglum, who urged women voters To
Mold aloof from partisan commitments.
The BILLINGS prize Tor excellence IN
music was awarded To- Mary V. French.
q Hutchinson. Kan. and the Erasmus
HISTORY prize was won bq Ada Hacsc-
Ter uf Philadelphia
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
GOOD TIMES AHEAD
BUT BUSINESS MEN
MUST THINK AND
STUDY CONDITIONS

Louisville, KY June 2l-Bayers'
strikes and profiteers were discussed
by Matthias Lulow, Newark, y. Y, in
ris message to the Hardware Congress
as resident of the National Retail
Hardware Association here today.
How many have gone deeply into
he question and sought the true cause
cf the dissatisfaction" he asked.
''! do not believe manufacturers have
maintained unjust prices. know re-
tai'ers have been honest and done their
best 10 keep Gown prices and | do not
believe there has been a buyers strike.
\ buyers strike could not be organized
nor could ii come spontaneously.
II am convinced thrat the trouble
has been with the taxation and am
fortified by utterances of two presi-
dents OF the United States. and reports
Of the department Of labor ana the
department of justice.
I'VE have hal an overproduction a.
false pro hets and an underproducti5n
i'm Industry Let u not be confused by
discontent. The country is suffering
from tax system which might have
existed wnen tremendous war Profits
wee being made. when everybody vas
employed and money flowed plentifully.
but the war is over
"A proper adjustment f the tax
situation will bring back prosperity and
it behooves every business mar to
study taxation carefully and broadly.
in The light Of its relation of busi-
ness"
As u solution OF the tax problem
Mr.. Ludlow suggested The merits
claimed for the gross sales tax or
turnover tax OF one per cent on all
sales advising that this proposed
sales tax deserved careful study"
THE prevailing OF conditions at
Tenant upon the present system shoulo
silence forever the statements that
decreased business and the high cost
Of living are due either to buyers
strike or to greed of business men,"
declared Mr. Ludlow
He predlctei that this condition
vii be adjusted and that good times
are ahead" bu, admonshed that the
business men must think and study
conditions as never before"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
FAITHFUL DOG SAVES THE
LIFE OF CHILD MISTRESS

Waukcgan. H.. June 2l.-"Loft." a
wolfe hound belonging to Charles n.
Steele wealthy banker of this city,
saved the life Of his masters 16
months old daughter here Monday.
Little Bessie Louise, wandered around
her fathers large estate and fell into
a duck pond. Loft saw his tiny mis-
tress predicament and barked for help.
a few minutes later, the ch.ld's mother
attracted by the dogs antics. found
her little daughter lying In the shallow
water Mrs. Steel rescued her child and
resucitatcd her.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
MICHIGAN MAN GOES TO
TRIAL FOR KILLING GIRL

Corunna, Mich. June 21.--Selection
Of Il jury to try Forest Higgins %, on
charge Of killing Lucy Wittum 10.
10 whom he was engaged. was begun
i. circuit court here yesterday.
Miss Wittum's body was found April
I, by train crew near the Higgins
and Wittum farms The body lay in
ditch face downward with mud and
grass clutched in both hands.
Higgins admitted having met her
at that place the night before and as
serted she took poison after learning
their marriage would have to be post
roned He fled for fear he would be
blamed for the girls death, he said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
CHICAGO WOMEN REQUIRE
TO HIDE THEIR LEGS

Chicago. June u. - Seamstresses
with pins. needles. thread and other
requisites OF the ladies' tailor. were
stationed at Chicago beaches to con-
sor the bathing suits worn by women
and sew In those wearers who Nio-
hated prohibitions against the display
OF loss and shoulders. which were
made effective this year.
Last year. the style Of costumes
worn at the beaches was LETT almost
entirely. II was explained. 10 the con-
science VI the wcarcr. Tho result,
led to the adoption this year VI strict
regulations which are now being en-
torccd with needles and thread
Hundreds OF women who appeared
v.d.,y Ia last years conscience" suits
kept the bcach tailorcensors busy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
NEW YORK CONCERN TO
DEVELOP WOODFORD ASPHALT

runs loI Nnt cNNtnSlon ueNeloptucnt
OF the rich asphalt deposits which lie
in the vicinity of woodford are now
being carried out by the Arbucklc
Mining Company. Inc. composed Of n
party OF New York men who have
been interested In the local fields for
quite some time and who have re-
Gently completed preliminary arrange
ments Tor the carrying out OF the op
orations.
Robert Levy and Henry \. Schncid.
or. both OF New York City. arc now In
this city. supervising the construction
OF a refinery which rs now bciug orcrt.
ed near woodfori. and which IL the
first step In what promises TO bccumc
one OF the largest industrial plants In
this vicinity.
MIR. Levy. who is the engineer In
charge OF production. will be perman.
emily located In this vicinity. and may
open an office In Artmore In the ne,t
future MIR. Schneider will bc In charge
OF, the headquarters Of the company at
New York, through which the sales
department will be conducted. lie will
remain here until the refinery is com.
pleted.
Both young men are very enthusias
tic over the great possibilities which
the deposit they intend to develop In.
dicates. and concur In opinion with
many others who are familiar with the
vein. that II is one of the largest. "
not the largest. in the country. The
vein which they will develop Ia about
one and one half miles in length and
100 feet wide In many places.
During the World War. both Schnei
der and Levy were officers In the ser.
vice, the former serving as a second
lieutenant IN the motor transport
corps, and the latter a. a radio Officer
In the aviation section ~ the naval
forces.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
HEALTH OFFICER INTERNS
WOMAN As GERM CARRIER

Springfield ILL.,. June 2l.-Dr. John
Dill Robertson. health commissioner
of Chicago. today was ordered 10 ap-
pear before the supreme court In ha-
bcas corpus proceeding instituted by
Jennie Barmore of Chicago. whose at.
torney told the court the petitioner
was a prisoner In her own home as
an alleged germ carrier"
Mrs. Barmore's petition says she
was never sick from typhoid but
that the health commissioner had
decided that she always would be u
germ carrier aud therefore was sub.
jcct to the control Of the health de-
partment as long as she lived. No
one. she says, Is permitted to see her
except her husband.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

We wish to thank our many friends
for their gratitude and appreciation for
the many beautiful floral offerings and
kindly assistance rendered during our
recent bereavement and untimely death
of our husband and Brother. Hugh
Christie. and cur darling little son and
nephew, Deward. God only knows the
sorrow and sadness that fills our
hearts, and TO Him We look for con-
ISOLATION. But you made ii so much
easier for US 10 bear by your kind
words and assistance. May God bless
YOU.
Mrs. Hugh Christie.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Christie.
Ralph Christie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
GROUP WESTERN BANKERS
TO CONFER WITH HARDING

Washington. June 2i.--President
Harding has invited "A group Of 20
Thursday Ia the second OF the series
ot conferences recently initiated by
the chief executive with leading III
uanclal interests OF the nation. Il
was announced today at the White
Hnnsn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
OKLAHOMA CITY
LIVESTOCK MARKET

Oklahoma city, June 2l-Stock-
yards opening. Cattle 300; hogs 5OO
goats 100: cattle market prospects
steady. Steers s4.5O to $7.75: medium
good 81 to 1915; plain $3.50 to S525;
COWS S4.25 to So; hefers S4.25 to
$3.50; Gamers and cutters sl.25 to
$3.50 strong cutters 1925 to 81: calves
So to sS.25 good heaves So to ST.
Official receipts yesterday cattle S4l,
calves 81, hogs 1862; sheep. none.
hogs prospects 10 to 2j cents higher;
best hogs 1885, to $3.50; medium good
T.75 to sGSj; plain $40 to S7.7j:
roughs $3.50 to $3.50; stockers around
$3.50.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
viii Photograph Harding

Washington, June 2l.--Permission
tc make the first photograph Of Pres
ident Harding seated at his desk in
the executive office was granted today
to Benjamin Grey Of New York.
wounded soldier, trained in photo
graphy by the felera governments
educational system. The appointment
was made by Chairman Kahn OF the
house military committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
KANSAS FARMERS Run
BINDERS All. SUNDAY

Emporia. Kan. June 2i-Wheat
has riy.ncd ~ rapidly In this scc-
iion bccause " the extremely hot
weather that many farmers are cut
ting by moonlight. a number OF farm
crs worked their Crcws sunday to
save the Crup.
A slight shortage IT harvcs, labor is
rerortSi in this district Mexioans
hid off recently by the railrNals are
being used az harvest hands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
MAGNOLIA MEETS CUTS
HEALDTON CRUDE 6Oc

The Magnolia Petroleum Company.
In a notice posted today. announced
reductions in prices of crudes effect
i've June 81 and until further notice.
which makes the present quotations
Of the company as follows:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

New York. Jue 2L-Thc Standard
Oil Company Of New York today an
nounced the Wholesale price OF gaso-
line had been cut to - cents a gal
Ion. reduction OF onc-half cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
PROMINENT CONSULTING sNGI-
NEERS INSPECT LOCAL. FIELDS

n. Harper Mckee. member u the
firm Of Di,on. Downby. uainer. Brokan
and Mckee. consulting engineers with
headquarters at New York city.
Harve LOOMS. consulting engineer Of
Oklahoma City, and J. Eimer Thomas.
consulting engineer Of Chicago. were
In Ardmore Monday. and made an in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, diff
Guilty in urinating. often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver,
bladder and uric acid troubles
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
Coline.Ramsey sis; feet

Colne OIL Company No. /. on the
Ramsey farm. In the southwest cor
ner OF the northeast quarter VI Sec
tion 10. 4s.ew. is drilling In blue shale
Ut depth Of sls7 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
OIL NEWS
From Local and South Oklahoma Fields)
IL KROHN

which reached the top of the sand
at a depth of 2130-2l65 feet, and
ss still in it, is flowing 500 bar
rels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

Oklahoma City-Dr. tMajor) Hugh
scott announced here his appointment
as assistant surgeon general of the
army with headquarters at Washing
ton, ID. G. He was formerly general
director Of the Ninth area Of public
health service, comprising Oklahoma
and Texas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
ATrE>-rION NJ

INTENTION. siiRINERsi
NOt ARE REQt ESrED 10 BE Ar
MASONIC TEMPLE rlIt ItRSDAN.
JUNE sSRD. \ \. VI. IMPORTANT
BUSINESS. OTIS " SMITH. sECRE.
TARN ADV. si-s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

Jackson. MlSs-Isouis wimbcrly. an
isyvar-old negro convict. was seized
by a mob and hanged at the gate of
the state convict farm, seven miles
from here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

Washngton-For the first time in
history, according to official records.
"A woman, Miss Alice Robertson OF
Oklahoma occupied the chair Of the
house for about 10 minutes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
C0LDMEDAL
NalEM,op N!z.!1EvIop
" LyUJyILK ~

bring quick relief and often ward OF
deadly diseases. Known ss the national
remedy Il Holland foe more than 400
yssra All druggists. In three sisea
lssh ~ Ne ssss csh MeiaI - svssy bss
60 esesUs - inisssiun
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

Washington Approval Of seven
hospital projects, involving total
expenditure Of three million ten thou
sand dollars. was announced by Sec.
retary Mellon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

weiisviiie. Mo-rhe United states
entered the world war not to dem
ocfatize the world. but because. our
fiag had been insul,s,i." senator James
A. Reed OF Missouri declared in an
address.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
INTENTION. suRINERsl

INTENTION, NIIKINEKSI
NOu ARE REQt ESrED 10 BE AT
MASONIC TEMPLE THURSDAY,
June e3ID. 4 \. VI. IMPORTANT
BUSINESS. OTIS VI. SMITH. SECRE-
TARN ADV. sl-S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21

new gas range resembles a coal
stove as the flames pass to fiue In
the hack and heat the entire top. in
which there are covered holes over the
burners
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-21
Wolverine =; Flowing 800 Barrels

Wolverine oil Company NJ. 81.
on the billiard farm. In the south
east quarter OF section 90. 4s-2w,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-09
For daytime use-fhe cream that
sCiH not reabbear tn a shine

Dess sSVS sDs~HPS~s 90 " CSssSsC
Yaasmaa protect yoar skin from wind, cold and
dust, or it will protect itself by developing a
tough, ford surface. Then the soft texture of
youth is lost forever.
J, Wind whips the natural moisture out of the
skin, drying il so that tiny scales appear Dust
bores deep into the pores, dulling and blemish-
ing the complexion and forming blackheads.
Cold makes the skin harsh and rough.
Make point Of always applying Ponds van-
ishing Cream before you go out. 1t is based on an
ingredient famous for, its softening effect on the
skin. The cream disappears at once, afording
your skin an invisible protection. No matter
how much you are out of doors, it will keep
your skin smooth and soft
There is not drop of oil in Ponds Vanishing
Cream to reapPear and make your face shiny.
Use it regularly to protect the skin during the
daytime and evening
Skin specialists advise the use Of protective
cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-09

Ah,ed boxing skin adds years to woman's
age. To freshen the skin instantly, use the cream
made without oil You can put it on just before
you 60 out, for there is nothing in it which
could reappear in shine.
Take a bit of Ponds Vanishing Cream and
smooth it lightly in with an upward motion.
Your skin relaxcs as the cool, refreshing cream
works in. The dullness, the fiat, unbecoming
tones disappear your complexion takes on )
new freshness-and transparency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-09

nary washing to reach. At night after washing
your face with the soap you have found best
suited to it, smooth Ponds Cold Cream into the
pores. 1t contains just enough oil to work well
into the pores and cleanse them thoroughly.
Then wipe the cream gently off. You will be
shocked at the amount Of dirt this cleansing re-
moves from your skin. When this dirt is allowed
to remain In the pores. the skin becomes dull
and blemishes and blackhe3ds appear
To aimnlaff he ply Of 6kod beneath your skin
that keeps il looking young. slap the face very
gently. very persistently with finger tips dipped
generously into Ponds Cold Cream. This acts
as tonic to dull or sluggish skin. Ponds Cold
Cream IS SO soft that il cannot stretch the finest
pores as il works into them. This oil cream
rouses and stimulates the skin-notice the way
il responds to this toning up.
Sfarfxsisg these mo creams today
These both too delicate in texture to coO
and they will not encourage the growth Of hair
They come in convenient sizes in both iars and
tubes Get them at any drug department store. If
you desire samples first, take advantage of the Offer
below. The Ponds Extract Company, New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-09
At night-fhe cleansing cream
made sUifh oil

Necessary as the dry cream is, it alone cannot
keep the skin looking It's best.
All day wind and cold arc extracting the nat
ural oil from the skin. Dust is clogging the pores.
lfyour skin is to be clear and plant, you must
use at night the cream that will cleanse and
tone it.
CAanse Jyonr skin fho,u1ghy evryy night if you
wish II to retain its clearness and freshness Only
acream madewith oil can really cleanse the skin
OF the dust and dirt that bore too deep for ordi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-09

At nisht. the skin needs the cream made with oil
to cleanse it, to ward off wrinkles, and for tonic
'rousing. Ponds Gold Cream is made with just The
right amount Of oil to work gendy but deeply into
the pores, cleansing them perfectly. This cream
should be used regularly, too, wherever lines are
beginning to form. II guards against wrinkles.