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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
RUSSIA ANXIOUS
FOR MATERIAL FOR
REBUILDING ROADS
tBy the Associated prosD


Berlin, Aug. 4.-The Russian soviet
eov-tnnent virtually abandoning its
efforts to re-establsh Immediately,
trade relations with Germany on
eold-payment basis, has arranged TO
ill large storehouses here with Rus
sian products which it will seek 10
harter for manufactured articles need
cd in Russia according to the head OF
the Russian trade commission here.
The soviet government will seek 10
deal directly with German manufac-
turers. thus eliminating German and
Russian mddlemen.
Russian imports for the first five
months OF the present year. based upon
soviet estimates totalled 900 tons,
q per cent Of which came from Eng
land, 2l per cent from America, IL
per cent from Germany and IL per
cent frsm England. Exports for the
same period amounted to 10000 tons
o; which So per cent was lumber and
most OF the rest flax. A considerable
quantity OF Russian timber which has
seen floated down rivers in Latvia IL
now reported awaiting shipment.
TIE Russian trade commission hero
has informed German industrial cir
c.es that Russia "has great Quantities
Of Iawstuffs ready for export and de-
sircs to exchange these for German
manufactured articles, which are badly
needed. and which would do much to-
ward the rehabilitation OF Industrial
Russia" Among the articles particu-
larry needed by the Russians are farm
machinery, electrical apparatus. hbemi-
Gals, and above all" railroad material.
The commission enumcratcs, as
ready for immediate export from Rus
s'a, the following: asbestos. fax, hemp
furs, sausage skins. horse hair, hogs
bristlcs, goat skins. horn. old rubber
wool. wood, scrap iron, brass. mineral
and agricultural products. caviar. Gig
arettes. deer skins, bed feathers and
came's hair
In the meantime, Russia steadfastly
refuses to permit Individual reprcsen-
tatives Of German manufacturers 10
enter the country, on the ground that
their work wold be nullified by the
irregular and uncertain telegraphio
communications" Permission has been
promised trade experts representing
the German government" 10 enter
Russia, but the German government
has shown no inclination to appoint
such commission.
THE exploitation IL our natural
resources Is only possible when We are
able to secure necessary manufactured
materials. now lacking. from the OUT
fide world" the head OF the Russian
commission declared, we are counting
on the energetic cooperation OF Ger
man industry 10 this end. and cspeo-
tally to help rebuild our transportation
! facilities"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
FRENCH FARMERS
REV FOR
RECLAIMING LAND
(py the Associated Prsssl

Paris. Aug. Fifty farmers from
the cantons of Anizy and Coucy in the
devastated area OF the Aisne (northern
Franco are today the owners of agri-
cultural implements given to them as
rrizes by Miss Anne Morgan and Mrs,
a. Murray Dixie Of the American
committee for devastated France. in
recognition OF efforts they have made
TO restore their farms TO their pre-war
state. The prize winners were selected
oy jury of French agriculturists
from ii0 entries in two agricultural
competitions.
The first prize, seed planter from
Louisville, Ky. was won by Albert
Delan and his wife. 6S and So years
oiG respectively, peasants from Alle-
mant (Aisne) who. although their
fields were classed as "irreclaimable"
by the government, returned to their
farm. lived In a dugout and after two
years OF hard labor succeeded in put
ting their entire farm under cultiva-
ton.
Cash prizes totalling 1000 francs
were also given by Miss Morgan and
Mrs. Dixie to the 30 farm hands in
the cantons of Anizy and Coucy who
were most meritorious. The first prize
Of 800 francs was won by an aged
couple named Thuilet who served for
20 years on the same farm and who
after the war. worked year without
wages because their mistress could not
afford 10 pay them,
Through the cooperation Of the
American committee with the farmers
Of the oisne $4,000 acres OF land raw.
aged by the war have been reclaimed
and are at present under cultivation.
The committee has organized % agri-
cultural syndicates among the farmers
and has placed 40 tractors at their dis
rUsal. The two agricultural contests
with prizes worth more than 10000
francs is one Of the ways In which the
american committee Is stimulating
the farmers TO do their utmost
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
THOUSANDS PAY YRESERVE BOARD IS
A LAST TRIBUTE VICTIM OF GREAT
TO ENRICO CARUS0 AMERICAN GAME
GOVERNOR HARDING DECLARES
TENDENCY TO PASS THE
BUCK" CREATED ILL
SENTIMENT.

Washington. Aug. - Explaining
policy because of the varying prac.
tices of the 0.000 member banks of
the federal reserve banking system.
Governor Harding today told con-
gressional commission that progressive
interest rat"s lad -barp- necessary as
n measure 10 penalize heaviest bor-
rowers.
Some banks" he said, have re-
serve borrowing power while others
In time Of credit stringency. go to
the federal reserve banks and get
widely even dangerously extended &"
There is a prevailing impression
that the break In prices during 1920
was due To the restriction Of credit,
and that he reserve board was res
ronsible for the restriction" Repre-
sentative Mills, republican. New York.
said
There is nothing in it," Governor
Harding replied.
Were our efforts devoted in 1920
to preventing a collapse Of our bank
ing policy" asked Senator lenroot.
republican. Wisconsin.
You can now tell what happened In
Cuba" Governor Harding replied.
Suppose the board had restricted
earlier" Senator Lcnroot said Would
not the rise In prices have been les
sened?"
That's probable" Governor Harding
said. "Gll be frank with you. Had
interest rates been put UP earlier. the
runaway movement OF prices and spec-
ulatlon might have been checked. And
II might have been better"
Representative summers. democrat.
Texas suggested that tho word hau
been passed out from the reserve
banks. 1919 and 1920. telling bankers
TO beware OF prices and credits on
farm products particularly"
Nothing went out from the reserve
board that is inconsistent with my
statements Governor Harding replied.
But want 10 understand that In
human psychology country banker
declining TO loan, wants 10 retain
/ friendship Il the customer Il ne can.
No bank wants TO make personal
enemy. The banker passes the buck,
ana says the reserve banks has called
In an loans and he can't lend. That
/ lets him out but creates that wide
spread sentiment you cite"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
CHANGE IN ROUTE
TO SECTION LINE
EFFECTS SAVING
ENGINEER EXPLAINS CHANGE
IN LONE GROVE.HEALDTON
ROAD. ANSWERING INQUIRY
OF SECRETARY BARRON

I'm response TO the query OF
Secretary James Barron of the
Chamber Of Commerce as to why
the section line was chosen for
the route Of the Lone Grove
TO Healdton road In preference
to an improvement Of the present
road, Ernest s. Alderman, state
engineer, stated in letter re-
ceived yesterday that il was found
saving Of S9,9O2.31 could be ef
fected i'm the work crossing the
bayou. Ii was this element which
prompted the final adoption Of
the new route which will receive
federal aid.
The letter was received by Secre
tary Barron. In the letter Mr.. AL
derman stated that ii was his in
tention to come to Carter county Il
look over the route again. but that j
was not likely that any change fur
ther would be made in the route
Mr.. S3arron had sent the query L
the state highway department on ao
count of the numerous reports here
abouts that the old route would b
the better one for the project
number of men pointed out that tn
base of the road was already fixe
and that the owner had decided
ever for highway purposes. while tn
new road would have 10 De cor
s:ructed over a bed of sand. thereb
causing unnecessary expense in pre-
pairing a solid foundation. and ais
! robably causing more expense in tn
future for maintenance.
Work now is going ahead on III
new road. and it will be complete
without further delay. Mr.. Barro
said yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
MASONS HOLD BIG
PICNIC AT DMLARD

Approximately 600 Masons from
Various parts of Carter county held u
get.together picnic at billiard yester'
day afternoon. Ice cream, cake ana
watermelon were served as refresh
ments at the office OF Homaokla Oil
Company.
A number OF speeches were deliv-
cred after the refreshments by G. v.
p;rdure. worshipful master, Sidney
Sdggs of Ardmore and j. A. Dillon.
The picnic started with u baseball
game between two pickup teams Of
Masons. one was composed Of Hew'
III and Wilson Masons, while the
opponents were made up OF Homa'
okla Masons The outcome OF the
game was still in doubt this morn
ing. The scorekeepers could not
keep up with the numerous runs.
Among Ardmore people who at
tended were Mr.. and Mrs. Suggs and
MIR. and Mrs, Frank Smith and family.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
MYSTERY CONTINUES IN
MuSkOGEE KIDNAPPING CASE

Muskogcc. Okla. Aug Mystery
continued today to hover over the dis
appearance last Tuesday OF Malcom
Ethcridgc lS.yearold Muskogee boy.
whose story OF being kidnapped last
month and subsequent attempts at
! Is life have kept thee ity In n high
state Of excitement ever since.
Police continued today to check up
the stories told by Ethcridge and said
they had found numerous contradic-
tory points of evidence. They still
maintain that Etheridge's last disap'
pcarance Is IN adventure OF his own.
on the other hand the parents say
they nrc frantic with grief. They
have summoned relatives from DIFF
fcrent states TO help them search for
the boy,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
Boy Wins Race With Death.

Philadelphia. August "A race with
tcath which began five days ago az
his home In Monticello. Ark, and emo
cd here was won by nine year old
Morris Kciser
Morris swallowed a brass tack TO
win the admiration OF his playmates.
The tack lodged in his lung. threaten
ing TO puncture H. The boy was
rushed across the continent TO hos
fital here on the slim chance his life
might be saved. a bronchoscope was
inserted and forceps applied TO remove
the tack No anaesthetic was admin
istered and today the boy was declared
perfectly we'll
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
FARMERS OPPOSE
REPEAL OF EXCESS
PROFIT SCHEDULE,
SECRETARY SAYS
TO CURTAIL REVENUE WE WOULD
GO INTO DEBT; FARM ORGAN
IZATIONS HAVE GIVEN
THEIR VIEWS

Washington, Aug. 5. To realize
their expressed hope of reducing the
ration's tax bill by half billion dol
lars. republican leaders Of the house
CT representatives appear on the
basis Of treasury estimates to be
faced with the task of putting three
quarters of billion dollars from es-
timated government expenditures for
the fiscal year, or else incur a huge
federal deficit next July l.
Secretary Mellon in statement to
the committee dealing with tax revi-
sion has warned that even If more
than $3.50 10000 should be Topped
off, the estimated expenditures Of S4.'
$50 900 600. the tax yield could not
safely be permitted to fall below 49,
$50 900 900, the estimated return un'
DER the existing law.
In statement published today
however Representative Mondell OF
Wyoming, the republican leader, de
clares that in his judgment, 1t Is en-
tirely practical to reduce the total
tax levy by $500, 100000 and still take
care of the essential needs of the
government. According TO Charles A
lyman, secretary-trea5urer of the M.
tional board of farm organizations
the associations Of farmers over the
country are preparing to launch a de
termlned fight against repeal Of the
excess profits tax. These organiza
ticns already have given their views
OF this question to the ways and
means committee and Mr.. Lyman says
If the committee reports n bill witt
repeal provision. the farmers viii
appeal to the agricultural bloc
and all other friends in congress tc
work for its defeat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
sPuRGIN BEING HELD
IN MEXICO FOR REWARD

Chicago, Aug. 5.--James McShane,
assistant states attorney, today re-
celved telegram from G. Il. Nc
Clinton OF chihuahua City, Mexico
saying that ne would turn over War
rem c. Spurgin. missing Chicago bank
or. TO the police IL a sufficient re-
ward were offered. Mr.. McShane
replied that the only reward he knew
of was one Of $500 offered by
Lloyds.
From authentic sources u was
learned here today that a man an
swering the description OF Warren G.
spurgin. missing Chicago banker, II
A. hiding near chihuahua City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
She Cast One Glance
Earthw ard; Then
Said, "Yes Dear!"

Mineola, n. Y, Auguct 5.-George
Hauser, employed by an airplane com.
pany, was up in the air when he be-
came engaged to Miss Midren Arm
strong, teacher in the local high
school.
Richard Depew. the pilot who de-
clared he played the part Of Cupid,
said Hauser proposed to Miss Arm.
strong in his airplane yesterday when
they were 1900 feet high, but she
hesitated. At $500 feet, she said, yes.
and at 1000 she held out her finger
for the ring. She was wearing it
when they came TO earth. The we'd
ling, Depew declared will take place
soon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
NO BED SHEETS.
SEEKS DIVORCE

(By international News Service
PARIS. Mo-, Aug. G.-Allcging that
his wife refused to let him eat eggs
from his own barnyard and refused
him sheets for his bed Harvey Hobbs
has filed suit for absolute divorce
from his wife.
we were married In 1901" declares
Hobbs. but she recently has will.
fled my name. in addition to treating
me with cruelty"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
ponca city Nan Pound Dead

ponca City. okla. Aug. 5--H. c.
Brooks. 6S justice OF the peace at
Newkirk, and prominent In Kay coun.
" politics, wna found in his barn by
his wife TO whom he had been mar
ticd about a month Friends said
his financial affairs were In a had
condition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
Acbille Bank Robbed.

Durant. Okla. August 5.--Robbers
last night dug under the walls OF tho
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
at Achille. is miles south OF here and
took an unknown amount OF money
and bonds from the vault. A posse
headed BY officers from here is search-
ing for the robbers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
Too Many Banks.

Philadelphia, August b.--Thc country
Is getting too many banks. comptrol-
Ter Of Currency Crissinger declared
today in an address before the Nation
al Association of Supervisors OF the
state Banks In convention here.
"There seems TO be a mania for
starting banks" Mr.. Crissinser said.
II am convinced that many applica-
tons are made with the intent e
creating a place where prvmotog4
cAn lind eAsy access v ero1lAs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
This Suicide Will
Bring Naught But
Joy to All Farmers

Quebec Aug. j.--Countless dead
grasshoppers floated down the st.
Lawrence river today. Observers
could offer no plausible explanation.
At Three Rivers, the insects covered
the river from bank to bank at one
point.
Kew York, Aug. New York ag'
riculturaists advanced the suicide
theory in connection with discovery
today of myriads of dead grasshop-
Eers floating down the St. Lawrence
river.
They explained that having eaten
everything behind them, the horde
approached the river, failed to negoti'
ate the broad jump, and plunged
ahead to their death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
Blake Re-Elected Imperial Potentaie.

ST. Louis, Mo, AUGUST b..-Caesar
X. Blake Of Charlotte. n. c.. was re-
elected imperial potentate OF the i'm
perial council. Ancient Egyptians. Ara
bic orders, Noble Of the Mystic Shrine
OF North and South America at the
closing session OF the convention Of the
organisation here last night other Of
flcers elected were:
sampel W. Franklin, Detroit. deputy
rotentate. Harry knight. New York;
chief Rabau and Henry Heathman
Newark, y. j.. assistant Rabau.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
Hail storm Does Damage.

Regina. Sask., August 4.-Damage
estimated at more than a million do,-
lars was caused today by hail storm
which swooped down on an area OF
IS to 100 miles east and southeast Of
here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
Four.Ierred Chicken Ha,ched

(By International News Service
MAIDEN. Mass, Aug. CA four
ierged chicken has been hatched here.
All of the legs are perfectly formed.
The chicken appears to be healthy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05
LA T TES T


New York. August carbohydrates
Of the third naval district here today
sent out general alarm for run
away blimp that left the RoclSaway
lrav,ls station at 2:l5 y. m. Three
lOoc1pants landed with parachuies.
leaving the balloon TO drift north, un-
manned
Cherokee. Okla, August 5.-The
body Of Miss Lucretia Weeks. 80 was
found yesterday hanging from u rafter
in an oibuilding at the home of her
family here. Authorities who investi-
gated declared il suicide. No motive
has been found. Miss Weeks was n
prominent church worker and was well
known.
Greenville, Ills. August 1.-Two BAN
dts who boarded Baltimore and
Ohio passenger train at Beecher City
at $3.50 o'clock last night, held up the
express messenger and escaped at
Altamont, five miles south of Beecher
City, with all the sealed express pack
ages. II is believed the package,
contained approximately 10000.
| Lancaster, y. H., August 5.-Presi-
dent Harding interrupted his vacation
10 go on am errand Of mercy TO the
army tuberculosis hospital at Gorham
2s miles away.
Ii is understood he planned today's
trip before he left Washington for
New Hampshire. The visit was en-
pected TO occupy most Of the day.
Oklahoma City, August 5.-Hearing>
Of the Oklahoma rate case before
Ernest ]. Lewis OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission was resumed to-
day with the railroads expecting 10
complete the evidence which they
started 10 present late yesterday.
Hackensack. y. j.. August 5.-The
county prosecutors office was noti-
fled today that six armed bandits had
held up the paymaster Of the Barrett
Manufacturing Company at Shadyside
about III o'clock and escaped with u
payroll Of $4,000 20 $4,000.
The paymastcr. accompanied by an
armed guard of five men. was travel.
ing In an automobile when the holdup
occurred.
Washington, August 5.--Russian SOW
iet gold may now be- shipped 10 this
country from Great Britain as re-
suit of recent test case in the
British courts. the commerce depart
ment has been advised by cable by
Ambassador Harvey at London.
Chester. Pa. August j.---Sivteen
hundred shpyard workers strucl, yes.
terday at the Chester yards Of the
Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation. de-
claring their action u protest against
n reduction In wages. Rlveiers. ream-
ers, iitters-up and drlllcrs were af-
iected.
(By the Associated Prassl
Mexico City, August 5.-Prc-idcni
Obregon shortly viii issue q proclama.
tion Of amnesty which will apply ia
all adhcrents Of former President Car
rama. now In the United States. who
recently signed manifesto expressing
good viii toward the present Mexican
government, according to Las Noticias.
The paper says Il has received semi.
official information TO this effect.
Topeka, Kan. Aug. 5.--A difference
Of more than dollar ton In the
cost Of producing coal In mines located
In the same district In southeastern
Kansas was reported by various com
panics In figures gathered by th,
court Of industrial relations In the
coal investigation. judges Of the court
announced last nishi.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05

Topeka, Kan. Aug. 5.--A difference
Of more than dollar ton In the
cost Of producing coal In mines located
In the same district In southeastern
Kansas was reported by various com.
panies In figures gathered by the
court Of industrial relations In the
coal investigation. judges Of the court
announced last njghi.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-05

Mexico City, August 5.--Prcsidcnt
Obregon shortly win issue a proclama-
tion Of amnesty which will apply to
all adhcrents Of former President Car
rama. now In the United States. who
recently signed manifesto expressing
good viii toward the present Mexican
government. according TO Las Noticias.
The paper says Il has received semi.
official information 10 this effect
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-09-02
LICKING COUNTY FAIR
A Few of the Many Attractions Which
Entertain the Multitude During
Week of September 1916

The biggest style show of the year
is scheduled at the Licking County
Fair, Newark, Sept. 13 to 16, accord
ing to Secretary Harry d. Hale.
1t isn't to be an exhibit of women's
gowns, hats or hosiery, but the dis
play of fine livestock.
There'n be big draft horses of all
breeds with their "manes in braid
la Sis Hopkins; decked out in RIB
bons of all colors; and all ready for
the show ring.
There1l be dairy COWS with polished
horns, big udders filled with pals of
milk and hoofs all manicured by how
ering attendants.
Hogs all scrubbed up with the
scrubing brush, and roofing around in
pens filled high with clean straw, will
interest everyone.
Sheep all trimmed up with backs as
fiat as a table will please young and
old.
"Livestock worth thousands of dol
lars will be exhibited at the fair this
year." said Secretary Hale, today
"And it'll be in fine shape, too. There
won't be person at the fair with as
much style or dressed as correctly as
the horse, COW, sheep, and hogs ex-
hibited there.
Persons interested in exhibiting at
the fair may obtain a premium book
telling all about the $1,000 in prizes
and the rules and regulations govern
ing the exhibits, by writing to the
Secretary, and asking for one.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-09-02

die, of Mansfield, Frank P. Brown
stead, of Columbus, and others.
Sports and Contests
During the afternoon the crowd
will be entertained with prize con-
tests, among which are the following:
West Side Square
Watermelon Eating Contest.
100 Yard Race-Boys 10 to Is yrs.
so Yard Race-Boys 7 to 10 yrs.
so Yard Race-Girls any age.
North Side Square
Sack Race-Boys-Free for all.
Sack -Girls-Free for all.
Three Legged Race-Boys-Free
for all.
East Side Square
Wheelbarrow Race = Boys = Free
for all.
Wheelbarrow Race = Girls = Free
for all.
Potato Race-Free to ALL
100 Yard Dash-Free to all.
South Side Square
Fat Mans Race-2OO pounds or
over.
Fat Woman's Race-200 pounds or
over.
Egg and Bicycle Race-Free for all
Prizes
In these contests the prizes will be
$1.OO to first and so cents to second,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-09-02
ALL SET FOR LABOR DAY
Formation of Parade, Line of March and
Afternoon Events

Unless unfavorable weather condi-
tions should interfere, Newark will
surely enjoy one of the largest and
most enthusiastic Labor Day celebra-
tions ever witnessed in the city.
Every local union in town has been
visited, and each has voted unani-
mously to turn out in full force in the
big parade, which will move promptly
on time. 1t will consist of four divi-
sions, each headed by big band and
under the direction of competer'
marshals and aides.
Formation of Parade
The delegates to the Trades Assem-
bly, will meet at Labor Hall at 9:30
and proceed in body to their posi-
ton at the head of the parade; mem
bers of local unions will report at
the same hour at the position assign
ed to them in the order of formation
which follows.