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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
EIGHTY AND FIFTY.

Why can't you let human beings
alone and let them die happy" ex'
claimed Clemenceau in New York
when the doctors wanted to examine
him. He is himself doctor by pro-
| fession and doesn't like to be prod
ded by his kind Yet the Tiger stood
for the prodding, and after the doc
tor had overhauled him thoroughly
they declared him "as fit as man of
fifty"
That is remarkable, when one con-
siders the life Clemenceau has lived
a life as varied and strenuous as that
of Roosevelt, and far longer. Possib-
ly there is not another man living
who has seen, felt and done as much
as Clemenceau--not another man
who has lived for so long a term in
so big and vital way and expended
80 much energy of body and mind. Yet
evidently he still has much to spend.
His speaking tour confirms the YER
dict Of his physicians.
How does he do it? Everybody will
be asking him his "secret" Of long
life and good health. And maybe
the quizzical old Frenchman will tell
them it is getting up before day
light, or eating onion soup for break
fast, or wearing a black shirt with q
blue stripe, or falling in love. or hunt
ing tigers.
He is probably too wise to take
himself as seriously as octogenarians
usually do, and assuming any partic-
ular credit for virile old age. He
knows that when all's said and done
the reason why one man lives longer
than another and has better health
is usually that he was born with more
vigor than others.
Hygiene and common sense helps,
but it is natural endowment that
counts most. Yet there is probably
no chance about it Long life or short
life runs in families, and the vigor
that comes as heritage has been
earned by a line of sensible, clean
living ancestors.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

,,,1 There are 1911 state Job, =
filled within the next four 49,, ~ ee
and the last report shows , months
age Of applications, only 4soO7 snort S
ing applied. There may be- . Ia, nav
crop when real cold weather ,s,s ':er =
Our old friend Congressmo, n
Chandler of the First distr;o. pers ,'
retire on March 4th and be succssal s,,i|
ed by Z: b. Howard. The two bss.
furnished a very peculiar nv no,;..s lave
story for that district. Each sa' S
defeated the other and been defest.s S
by the other two times, and !, toa. eu
to look like that it will require "' :
statistieian to tell when Chsndls~
goes out and Howard comes in,
A sort of unkindly newspaper pnh.
lished at Oklahoma City gave ~.
the information that Jack w,,ts"
went to Havana to spend his vs".-
tion, but the new governor bas =,
ways been a total abstainer and u /.
very likely the published statem...
was unfounded. Many of his con-
stitutents would enjoy spending \
short vacation in Havana but ne,-
haps few of them would feel anv hot
ter after having returned therefrom
1t is reported that Congressman.
Alice Robertson is to be made sun
erintendent Of the Five Ciyilizsa
Tribes, to succeed Victor Locke, the
handsome Choctaw Indian wbosa.
presence in office has always dis
pleased Senator J. W. Harreld II i,
we'll known that the senator has bean
trying to tomakawk Mr.. Locke ever
since the latter won his distinguished
position over the very bitter protest
of the senator. Miss Robertson wac
very valiant fighter for the sens-
tors supremacy in politics, and the
fact that she was defeated for ~.
election gives very much right to-
surmise that the Senator would be-
very highly pleased to have her
take Locke's place. 1t is also said
that Harry Gilstrap of Chandler is to
take care of Locke in the army de-,
partment. Perhaps all of these
changes would be for the better in
that they would somewhat harmonic
what is left of the republican party
organization in this state. But real.
ly it matters very little whether har-
mony comes along or not, looking
back toward what happened novem-
Der 7th. Anyhow we wish Aunt Alics
we'll and hope no harm overtake
the handsome Choctaw even though
he has to return to the army service
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
LIFE AND FUEL

A mine disaster like that at Bir-
mingham, Ala. the other day attracts
universal attention, but is really a
small item in reckoning the total
loss of human life that seems in
separable from the coal industry.
Big losses are spectacular. but the
little losses are far greater in vol,
ume. They go on pretty steadily
week and month by month, amount
ing to $500 or 5000 a year. And the
death of miner means as much tC
his family when he dies alone, killeC
by premature or delayed blast ol
by falling down a shaft, as when h,
dies with half a hundred "buddies
from big gas explosion.
1t is found that besides the ordi
nory cost of digging coal. one human
life goes to the production of ever.
100000 tons, not to mention minor in
juries that are accepted as part o
the days work.
This inevitable sacrifice Of life an,
limb is something that will be takel
into account more fully some da,
than it is now, and in the mining in
dustry and in every other industr,
involving special danger or strain.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
CHILDREN,S RIGHTS

Surely an American child has q
right to his chance of life, liberty
and pursuit of happiness. But if he
is made to work eight or ten hours
a day in a mill or mine or carrying
bundles or performing one process on
one machine. how near is the ever
going to be to get in hailing distance
of any Of the sacred three?
What is life to the child sticking
dots on wells for hours on end, with
out adequate food or sleep or any
recreation?
What is liberty to the child who has
never had a chance to play?
What is the pursuit of happiness
but that is too cruel a question to
be asked at all.
There is in prospect an amendment
to the constitution guaranteeing to
children such rights as grown-ups are
supposed to have. Supporting it
would not hurt the new generation.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
FORMER DURANT BOY IS
KILLED IN PLANE ACCIDENT

At about 1:15 p. m. Saturday, Al
vim Turner, a young man of Bonham,
Texas was almost instantly killed
half miles west of Leonard, when he
made a parachute jump from the
airplane of Bobby Jewell, at a height
of about 1900 feet.
The parachute failed to open.
Mr.. Turner was we'll known in
Durant, having been motion uicture
operator at the Lyric Theatre here
for some time until three months
ago when he moved to Bonham' Tex
He is a nephew of Mrs. W. &. Bar
nett of this city.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
THE ANGLO-JAPAN ALLIANCE

The alliance between Great Britain
and Japan has just bee nrenewed for
another year' and the announcement
was d shock to all who rejoiced last
winter in the passing of that alliance
as a by-product of the Washington
arms conference.
Its end was regarded by many COM
petent judges as the biggest accom-
plishment of the conference, because
it removed an unnatural bond be-
tween Europe and Asia and brought
together, in free and friendly work
ing agreement. the two great Eng
disappearing peoples.
There is no need, however, to ac-
cuse either Britain or Japan of
treachery. The renewal of the al
lance comes about automatically, fol
the simple reason that France. at
the moment of its expiration, has not
yet ratified the Washington four
power Pacific treaty. The fourpow-
er treaty itself provided for such
contingency. Japan. chief loser ir
the new arrangement. was not askeC
to give up her claim on British 10y
atty until all four powers had rati
fled.
1t is reported now from Paris thai
the French government, after Ions
he.itation. is disposed to ratify thi:
treaty, along with the naval limita
tions pact. Under the circumstances
France would certainly gain nothing
in American esteem by further de
lay.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
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Cartoons

Cartoons
When each good day is near it's
close with old Sol sinking to repose,
shut the doors on office life and come
on home to kiss my wife. o when
pull my weary shoes, sprawl around
to rest my thews and seize the we'll
known Journal-News to read good
Edgar Guest, his runes, and grin
awhile at new cartoons. love to read
in daily papers Of cartoon people
and their capers. love to scan some
work of Dwig's some prank of Petite
Dink or Jiggs. ! gaze with awe on
Jigg's wife Maggie, and thank the
Lord that mines not naggy. or pity
those who spend their bones forever
keeping up with Jones. l like Bud
Fisher and his line; old Nuts a
special friend of mine. and Jeff who
wears the hoodoo sign; for be it love
affairs or bets. the worst of it is all
Jeff gets. l hope I'll never see it
slump, that pleasant tale of Andy
Grump, of Minnie with her arms
akimbo of Chester and of Uncle BIN.
bo. 1t stirs my sympathy and dander
to see the wiles of Widow Zander.
know a chin is often handy, and so
sympathize with Andy, but Congress
has some spineless chumps much
worse than any chinless Gumps. This
world so full Of sorrow now, with
worry lines on every brow, would be
the pleasantest Of places, if grouchy
folfs would crack their faces, if every
butcher, baker CRATER, would try the
medicine of laughter. OF men who
serve their kind and kin the best art
those that make us grin, OF all life'>
boons the very boonsSt come from my
favorite cartoonist.
BOB ADAMS
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
THE NEW YEAR AND THE NEW
LEAF

Turning over a new leaf is a good
thing,-depending on the condition OF
the old one. II nothing is written or
the old one, is there not a likelihood
that the new one will serve as poorly
rs the old?
II the old is smeared and blotted
and dog-eared, one must be more or
less anxious about the fate Of the new
leaf. The individual who gets con-
verted every time a new evangelist
comes to town does not long hold the
respect OF the neighbors nor the con-
fidence Of the church officials.
Now is the time to make resolu-
tons for the new year. Everybody
should do it. And the job should be
thoroughly done. II is also the time
to take reckoning of how last years
resolutions have been kept. Making
resolutions is simple and cheap; keep
ing them is the hard work. and the
real fun.
The resolutions of this year should
be stiffer and bigger than those of
last year. And they can be. if the
resolutions of last year were kept
better than those of the year before.
The chances for the new ones are
slim if they were not.
We have song which laments the
fact that Christmas comes but once a
year. May be there is reason t. re-
gret that New Years Day comes but
once year. Resolutions made but
once year, and forgotten between
times, are likely to be cheap stiff.
The New Year season is good for a
roundup of good intentions, but IL
these are not renewed every day of
the year and harnessed to good hard
work, they come to little or nothing.
Letting off steam in a grand ex-
plosion simply makes a loud noise,
fills the air with white vapor, and
is likely to do a lot of damage. Re-
peating your explosions in rapid sue
cession and keeping them close pack
ed behind q piston head will make
OF you a veritable steam engine.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
RETURNED FROM BEAUMONT

Prof. and Mrs. P. f. Laird have
returned from Beaumont, where MI
Laird had been delivering a serles
of lectures at the teachers institute
for that section of Texas. Mr. Laird
was highly impressed with that Sec
ton, but says that it does not COM
pare with good old Durant and BY
an county and the state of Oklahoma
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Women have equal rights with men
now, but we still have to hear Of one
being arrested for failure to support
her husband.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

There are no good workmen in Eu-
ropean politics these days, or their
cabinets would not go to pieces so
quickly.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

How do those European nations
know the terms of the Versailles
peace treaty are impossible of fulfill
ment? They have never tried to live
up to them.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

One reason for the strength of the
Turks, We suspect. is that they are
willing to offer the most favorable
terms for oil concessions.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

You have noticed. Of cours- that
those fellows who claim to take cold
bath every morning do not live any
longer than the rest of us.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

1t is to be hoped that the new Mrs
Hohenzollern will treat her spouse as
he deserves.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Most Of us would worry so much
about the weather if it were not for
thermometers, for then we would no,
know how cold it is or how hot.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

These flappers might have known
that bobbed hair wouldn't be stylish
for long.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
Democratic Darts
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The different elements of society
interested in governmental affairs
are not all marching in the same di-
rection, and very larde number
of them are somewhat more interest
ed in the peculiar inaugural ceremon-
les than in what may happen after
the newly elected state officials are
inducted into office. There is also,
of course, quite a numerous body of
people considerably interested in the
appointments to be handed down by
the new officials.
It is therefore almost impossible to
get fair line on what may be ex-
pected Of the ninth legislature and
Of the administration other than
what has been forecasted in the
newspapers since the November cleo
tion. 1t is true of course that there
are many groups and blocks headed
by people of very nimble minds and
apparently ambitious. However,
those need not be considered as de-
liniating what may be expected of
the legislators or the executive Off
cials. One reason is that none of
the various groups or organizations,
business and political, appear to have
even reached an agreement among
themselves, and very certainly none
of the five or six organizations have
reached mutual agreements, unless
it would be said that they have mu-
tually agreed to make considerable
noise and cloud the skies with poll
tical representations.
Therefore, careful readers and
students need not be too apprehen-
sive that the new administration
program has been very definitely
mapped out, other than that Cover
nor Walton and his associates will
enter into the duties before them
pledged to very progressive and
constructive measures. 1t is very
evident that no particular element
of society will have any peculiar ad-
vantage over any other element of
siciety, and those who know the new
governorto-be the best, known that
he is constitutionally opposed to fav-
oritism. Therefore, the people of the
state, especially that portion Of them
in full faith with the principles of
democracy and the teachings of JEFF
ferson can look forward to the fu-
ture for a very sane and powerful
administration of Oklahoma affairs,
all reports to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The Tulsa World editorial staff has
been invited to join the barbecue
parade and no sartorial qualification
was included in the official notifi-
cation. Editor Latta is very greatly
displeased because republican nation
al committeeman. Jim Harris has
been invited to ride in the parade,
but it is presumed that if Mr.. Latta
with his red hair and handsome fig
ure may ride alongside of comman-
der-in-chief Zack Mulhall, both
adorned with four story white hats,
the World editorial wrath may be
appeased and peace reign in the sane
! finn of tho Standard Oil'S uraatnct
southwestern representative.
Oklahoma will have a statehood
entering congressional delegation
nexttime, unless we expect the fact
that we have eight in lieu of the
original five representatives. At that
time the democrats had all but one
and the record will be the same ex-
cept the seven we have to the re-
publican one.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

A woman candidate is charged with
buying votes. But whoever heard of
votes being offered for 90 cents?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

We didn't know we had an ulmar
nerve until the doctor told US we had
sprained it typewriting.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Cooperation is necessary in nearly
everything. You can't even make
love without it.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

People who get ahead in the world
are not backward about keeping up
a front
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

But, then, you must remember that
we advised you away last spring to
lay in your winter coal then.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

You are never jealous of those
whom you regard as your interiors
Remember that.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Another thing the average man
needs is an ash tray that will be
where he wants it when he needs it.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

There is hope for Germany after
all. Wilhelm Hohenzollern's book has
had very small sale in that country.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

What has become of the McCor-
mick family and their marriage and
divorce troubles?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

There is no need to worry about
anything else now. Congress is busy
passing the appropriation bill.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

About the worst insult we can i'm
agine is give a negro a safety razor
for a Christmas present.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

If all the reformers would go to
work there would be still further
reduction in the wages of unskilled
labor.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

No matter how illiterate a man
may be, if he has money he can al
ways make himself understood.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

The small boys main objection to a
bath is that 1t has to be repeated too
often.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Some people are sympathizing with
the deposed sultan of Turkey, who
has just escaped from $50 wives.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

A New Yourk photographer is to
pick the country's % fairest women.
He doesn't care about being popular.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

When a small boy goes to school
with clean finger nails it is a sign
that he has the right kind of mother,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

People like to be bossed. Look at
the way they submit to the traffic
cops.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

In the old days martyrs were
burned. Now they are made to dig
coal.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Many a man has called girl a
dream, only to find after marriage
that she Is stern reality.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Matrimony also proves that two
can live as foolishly as one.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
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- 1.-TWO little dogs chased
y,N a black cat like a streak
A9 of CREASED lightning
$4 across the street and in
between two buildings in
to an alley" an exchange. "In about
second the two little dogs came
back into a streak of CREASED light
ming with big dog chasing them be-
tween two buildings. life is like
that"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
HIS BOOKMARK

HIS BOOKMARK
Teacher-Tommy, how far have
you studied?
Tommy-Just as far as the book is
dirty.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

az iOoo thO phN hh
between two buildings in
to an alley" an exchange. "In about
second the two little dogs came
back into a streak of CREASED light
ming with big dog chasing them be-
tween two buildings. life is like
that"
DADDY'S CAR.
(By "Bat")
If you hear an awful smash
Its Daddy's car;
If you hear a frightful crash
It's Daddy's car;
In the alley, drive or street.
It's not safe upon it's feet
Other cars are bound to meet
-Daddy's car.
If you'd be right up to date.
Bump Daddy's car;
If your car will not steer straight,
-Daddy's car;
Jam his fenders-that's the fashion,
Rub his paint off-then just dash on,
It's distinctions the ruling passion,
-Daddy's car.
HIS BOOKMARK
Teacher-Tommy, how far have
you studied?
Tommy-Just as far as the book is
dirty.
Bill Spivens says more has been
done for the world by wheelbarrows
than by automobiles.
Henry Ford is Happy" says Bill
Spivens. "The Kansas boys have got
Bonus and Henry will get half of
it.
Why in Sam Hill a certain party
in the office wears Woolen socks
over their silk stockings is a mystery,
Amos Tash notes. Just like wearing
gloves over diamond ring.
Bill Spivens says even a bad egg
will not take offence if you leave it
alone.
To be college bred, defines Bill
Spivens, means a four year loaf, re-
quiring a great deal Of dough. as well
as plenty of crust.
Eternal triangle: Hootch. flivver
and corner.
WE TRY ANYTHING ONCE
To develop alertness and poise and
timber up the spinal vertebrae, try
stepping on the soap as you get out
of the Observation-Disclosures City Chop
per.
Darn your hide, Charkes Barker
we'll never believe another thing we
read in your paper.
o.
We can't blame a woman for want
ing to be in style, but the great ques.
ton is, how does she know when she
is in style.
A man may be able to get credit
for his good intentions, but he is
expected to pay real money for his
coal.
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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29
DADDY'S CAR.

(By "Bat")
If you hear an awful smash
Its Daddy's car;
If you hear a frightful crash
It's Daddy's car;
In the alley, drive or street.
It's not safe upon it's feet
Other cars are bound to meet
-Daddy's car.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Bill Spivens says more has beer
done for the world by wheelbarrows
than by automobiles.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

Henry Ford is Happy" says Bill
Spivens. "The Kansas boys have got
Bonus and Henry will get half OF
it.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-12-29

If you'd be right up to date,
Bump Daddy's car;
If your car will not steer straight,
-Daddy's car;
Jam his fenders-that's the fashion
Rub his paint off-then just dash on
It's distinctions the ruling passion,
-Daddy's car.