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Evening journal., 1922-11-13

!
these that brought me across tn
ocean? Did you suppose II was {
passion for these that filed m,
heart? Did you think II was FOL
these that followed your"
she laughed again. turned to Eve
You understand. Tell him tina
# he had been in rags I would have
followed him like a gypsy.
They say there is a gypsy blood IT
us. God knows. thinl
perhaps there is a little OF It in al
real women" stan laughing sh,
placed her hand lightly upon hei
heart--'In all women-perhaps-
Flaming Jewel Embedded here
Her eyes, tender and hooking
met his; she lifted tho jewel-case
closed Il. and placed Il in his hands
Now" she said. you have every
thing in your possession: and We
are safe--we are quite safe. now. my
Jewels and l."
Then she went 10 Eve and rested
both hands on her shoulders.
"shail we put on our snow-shoe
and go-home7"
stormont flung open the bullet
spllntered door. outside in the snow
he dropped on both knees 10 buckle
on Ewes snow-shoes.
Darragh was performing a Hike
office for his wife. and the State
Trooper. being unobserved. took
Ewes slim hands and kissed them.
looking up at her where he was
kneenng.
Her pale face blushed as It had
that day in the woods on Owl
Marsh. so long. so long ago. when
this mans fps nrst touched her
hands
As their eyes met both remem-
bored. Then she smiled at her lover
with the shy girls soul OF her gaz-
ing out at him through eyes as blue
as the wild blind-gentians that grow
among the ferns and MOSES OF star
Pond.
Far away in the Northwestern
forests Quintana still dashed his
horses through the primeval pines.
Triumphant, reckless. resourceful
dangerous, he felt that now nothing
could stop him, nothing bar his way
to freedom.
Out OF the wilderness lay his road
and hts destiny; out OF II he must
win HIS way. by strategy, by cum
ming, by v1olence-creep out, lie HIS
way out. shoot his way QUIT
scarcely mattered. He was going
QUIT He was going back to life once
more. Who could forbid him? Who
stop him? Who deny him, now.
when. in his pockets. he held ali
that was worth living for-the KEYS
TO power. TO pleasure-the KEYS 70
everything on earth?
In fierce exultation he slapped the
glass jewels In his pocket and
laughed aloud.
The keys TO the worldl" he cried.
Let them stop me and take them
who Is better man than II" Then
his long whip whlstled and he
cursed his horses.
Then of a sudden close by In the
snowy road ahead, he saw a State
Trooper on snow-shoes-saw the up-
hung arm warning him-screamed
curses at his horses. fiogged them
forward to crush this thing TO death
dared menace him-.this object
that suddenly rose out of nowhere TO
snatch from him the keys Of the
world
For a moment the State Trooper
looked after the runaway horses.
There was no use following: they'd
have to run till they dropped.
Then he lowered the leveled rife
from his shoulder. looked grimly at
the limp thing which had tumbled
from the sledge into the snowy road
and which sprawled there crimson
ing the spotless fakes that fell upon
It.
THE END
Evening journal., 1922-11-13
-.A-BIBLE THOUGHT
FOR TODAY.
Bible Thoughts meno-ised viii prove
priceless heritage In after years.
THE FRIEND OF sTNNERs.-

THE FRIEND OF SINNERs:-
Their scribes and Pharisees
murmured against his dis
oiples, saying, Why do We eat
and drink with publlcans and
sinners2 And Jesus answering
said unto them, They that are
whole need not a physician;
but they that are siok. I came
not 20 call the righteous, but
sinners TO repentanoe.-Luse
5:30-3a.
A STRENGTH AND REFUGE:
% Lord, thou art my God;
will exalt thee. I will praise
thy name; for thou hast done
wonderful things. Thou
Evening journal., 1922-11-13

hast been q strength to tho
poor, a strength TO the needy
in his distress, a refuge from
the storm. a shadow from the
heat.-Isaiah 1851. 4.
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THE END

Cooks. mattresses, and chamber
maids will do we'll to use the Want
Ads this week, for better paying
positions. -r.-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
FATE OF SOLDIERS BONUS
 RESTS WITH THE PRESIDENT

ed by at least SS votes in the Senate, or five more than the 33 necessary to uphold it. They were greatly en- couraged by the declaration of Secre- tary of the Treasury Mellon that the President would withhold his ap- proval from it.
 The MeCumber 7bin was sent to the House today after the upper chamber committed it to conference. The House was also expected to send 1t to conference under the customary 'gag rule restricting debate
 The House conferees would be Rep resentatives Fordney, of Michigan; Green of Iowa; Longworth of Ohio; Garner, of Texas and Collier of Mis- sissfppi, ranking Republican and Dem moonatic members of the Way and Means committee who are also the conferees on the tariff bill, it was announced. The Senate also appoint ed Senators McCuu1ber, of North Da- kota, Smoot, Utah; Mclean, Connec- ttcut; Simmons, North Carolina, and Walsh Massachusetts, its tariff con ferees, 10 represent iu in the bonus conference.
 The opinion was expressed by some Republican leaders that the McNary land reclamation and Simmons for eign debt amendments would be e1im- mated from the bill in conference, and the measure whipped into such shape on the basis of the proposed insurance certificate plan as to in sure an early agreement on it by both the Senate and House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01

Washington. Sept. 1-The fate of the Soldiers Bonus bi1ls rests today with President Harding. Two courses are open to him, Republican leaders of Congress agreed.
 He can accept the views Of almost two-thirds of the Senate which was recorded for the bill when 1t passed the upper chamber, and sign It.
 Or he can veto it, secure Tn Vhe knowledge that a scant more than one-third of the Senate, or enough to sustain his veto, was recorded against it.
 It is not believed that the House would sustin his veto of the bill. It went on record March 23 by a vote of 333 to 70 as favor1ng a soldiers bonus.
 Senator Lodge is among the Repub- lican leaders who are conhden9 that when the bill is agreed to hnally by the Senate and House the Pfesloent will consider carefully the 1acf mat q large majority of both branches or Congress are on record as advocatlng a soldiers bonus. They are or the opinion that he will not act hast11y if only because of the additional 1act that the vote in both senate ana House disclosed a small minority or his party against it.
 Veto Is Expected.
 Anti-bonus Senators, on the otner hand. clung to their preolctlon tnat the President would veto whatever kind of a bill is sent to him hnaily and that his veto would be sustain
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01

slightly damaged bow, caused by colliding with two tugboats and an old Argentine waI1ship.
 The American steamship was just leaving her pier when she broke loose from tugs that were guiding her and collided with two Argentine trans ports.
 After sheering off. tlre American Legion ran into the old Argentine destroyer Azopardo Two officers of the Azopardo were slightly injured.
 The American Legion was gotten under control and examination showed that she was only slightly damaged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01

property increases in value yearly as Atlanta grows, 'fbut it was the best bargain I ever made" was the white mans remark a few years ago when he saw a great office building going up on the lot at Whitehall and Ala- bama streets, one of the most valued corners in the city.
 The story behind the trade is that of the affection of the old-tirne south
 erner for. the slave boy who was his especial playmate. Seventy years ago before Lewis Peacock died, in ap- portioning out his property, he left
 Ran to his daughter Mrs. Thomas Conn o1ay. Young Thomas Peacock, a few years later, gave lds sister his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
Auto Thief Purloins Car of States Star
 Automobile Sleuth

WiI1imantic, Sept Despite the fact that he helds tne ssate record for the recovery of stolen automobiles, Coounty Detective William E. Jackson today is a victim of an automobile thief. His new car was stolen yester- day in New London while he was dining at the Rotary club there. Al first Detective Jackson thought he was the victim ~of practical joke but he is now very much convinced that automobile thieves are no reSpectors of persons The various police departments of the state are on the lookout for the stolen car.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
lgz2 279aS. 9ePosr oEE1eE

fourth interest in the Alabama- Whitehall corner for Ran, who, as a likely young negro, was worth around $1,500. Mrs. ConnoIlys son now owns the lot and the Connolly build- ing which stands on it. Real estate men say the lot itself is worth $40o,. 900 or more.
 Peacock said it was the best bar- gain he ever made because when he went away to war he left Ran to take care of Mrs. Peacock and the chit- dren and it was Ran who worked the plantation near Atlanta and foraged for the wife and children of his mas ter. after Sherman's soldders had burned the city and stPpped the countryside of food.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01

We believe our line of cooking ranges is the most comprehensive to be found in any other store. More than 1O0 from
 which to select. Plain black, blue, grey white. brown and green enamel. Some
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
Valued Slave
 Above Wealth

Atlanta, Sept. 1-If Thomas SPea> cook had clung to 8 piece of Atlanta real estate that he swapped years ago for Ran Peacock. a negro slave he would have been worth at least $10o,o00 before he died. But he never regretted 1t, according to his statement.
 Death now has claimed them both. MT. Peacock died a few years ago, and sUncie Ram passed away the other day at the age of S8. The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
Whitewash Plaster
 Explodes, Injuring
 New Haven Woman

New Haven. Sept. Mrs. Rose Audley. 3A. of Clinton, is in Grace hospital today as the result of an explosion of whitewash plaster at her home yesterday. She is suffering from burns about the face and eyes. According to the police report, Mrs. Audiey hired two men to do white washing at her home and not satis- fled with the mixture the men were using threw a large quantity of dry plaster into the whitewash It ex- ploded with a loud report while she was leaning over the kettle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
POLICE OFFICIALS CAR STOLEN

New Haven, Sept. 1-Numer-
 ous automobile thefts in this city reached a climax here today when it was learned that the ma chine of Police Commissioner R. C.. NicoIari was stolen from in front of the Elks' Club late yes-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01

terday afternoon. This theft IS by far the most fragrant that has occurred in this city and the po- lice are using extTaordinary ef- forts to apprehcnd the thief.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
Steamer Damaged in Collision with Tugs
 on Way to U. s. Port

Buenos Aires. Sept. 1-The Amer ican steamship American Legion sail ed for the United States today with
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01

the Middlesex hospital today as the result of a fall from a building on which he was working in Cromwell yesterday afternoon. He is suffering from a fracture Of the skull and lac- erationS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
Falls Off Building,
 Victim Near Death

Middletown, Sept. 1-Sa1watore
 Formica is in a critical condition at
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
LOST AND FOUND
HELP WANTED
(Miscellaneous)

YOUNG MEN, women, over ", desiring
government positions, $4,000 monthly,
write for free list of positions now open.
X. Terry uormer civil service eNamln-
err. % Continental Bldg., Washington,
II. 4. 1g-a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
PLANS TO RAISE
FARM LOAN FUND
Million Dollars Would Be
Available Under Measure
Now Being Made By
Commissioner.

OKLAHOMA C1TY.-A plan by which
more than 1000. 600 would be made
available for loans TO farmers under
the farm loan act has been formulat-
ed BY the commissioners Of the school
land office and an effort is to be
made to put IT into effect at two bond
sales to be held soon, according to a
statement Saturday by \. 5. }. Shaw,
secretary OF the land office com
mission.
Bids on school bonds to the value
OF 1865 ,O00 are to be received by the
commissioners May /. These bonds
were obtained by them In exchange
Tor Liberty bonds bought during the
war. The school bonds bear five
per cent. one hundred thousand dol
lars worth of no-taXablc home loan
bonds also held by the land commits
sloners are 20 be offered for sale
March 2S. Proceeds from the sale
OF these two groups Of bonds would
bc used FOR loans to farmers. IL the
sale Is successful. Mr. Shaw sald
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
WAlL sTEEET

NEW YORK. Several Spreads or
wide openings marked the initial dealings
in today's stock market Sinclair oil .
first transaction consisted Of 1900 shares
at %, followed by two thousand at 25a,.
an extreme gain Of q, of one point. In
terborough consolidated preferred. chang
ed hands in two lots Of 500 and 100
shares at an extreme advance of ll-
points. but Brooklyn Rapid Transit, last
Saturdays strongest feature. registered
a slight decline. In general price cna,iS-
es were higher Early quotations for
leading foreign exchanges were "onSid-
erahly under last weeks final prices.
German marks showed special weaeuess.
The market steadied during ths day
on broad demand for rails Including In
vestments; New York Central, southern
Pacific. Chicago and Northwestern, Penn.
sylvania, l.. and o.. and Rock lslanc
showing gains Of one to 2is points. Su-
matra tobacco was weak, falling lH
points.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
REAL ESTATE
BUY A HOME

DO this >at once-quit paying rent
and become a better citizen, identified
with the growth Of city which Ard
years We have homes OF all kinds
in every locality and the prices are
most reasonable.
Note the following and we have
many others.
On G Street, n. W.-Small broom
modern cottage. All conveniences
and cheap at -s225O.00
On + Stret. n. E.-5.room modern
dwellings, in course Of construc-
tion -----.----------------s3, 100000
On Q Street-Near West Main 81"
New 5.room modern Bungalow
On Wheeler and Third Aveune, ;.
W. Beautiful new f!vc-roou and
bath bungalow. Brick mantel and
Edge Grain Floors Nice garage
and Genet --S525OOO
On 4th. Ave, Southwest. Splendid
two.story, 7-room modern home
Double garage and servants house.
--- = = % . = s'N's'N
on 4th. Ave. Southwest. Splendeid
two-story, ,.room home Double
garage and servants house s7,5OO.OO
on Bixby Ave. s. w. Beautiful G.
room plastered bungalow. Garage
and drive. Price furnished on ap'
plication.
On Hargrovc and 10th Ave, y. w.
Substantial 7.room brick cottage.
Easy terms -----------------N -No'u uVV'v"
We have some lots on Stanley and
McLish Ave, which we are offering
at $500 front foot
We also have a beautiful corner lot
on 3rd Ave, and Wheeler ST, ;.
w. for 1900. 90
Also lots on North Washington at
very attractive PRIZES
Gwillot & Hall
Phone $50. 1903 simpson Bldg.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
TRACK.FIELD SPORTS
FOR WOMEN URGED

BOSTON--Track and field sports
for women in this country will be
recognized ard supervised by the
Amateur Athletic union within year
or two. William e. prout ~ A. u
said Saturday. Events Tor women or
track and field will undoubtedly he
included In the 1928 olympic games.
he added.
Officials OF the A. A. t.. were ap
preached recently In the interests
were women in sports lay directors NJ
the womans track committee headed
by Harry T.. stewart OF New Haven.
Conn. and lans for making the lat
ter body subsidiary to the \. \. IT,
are now under consideration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
GAIN CALL SHOWDOWN
ON Size OF ARMY

WASlliNGTON.--A showdown in
the house over the size of the army
went ON Saturday at the request Of
Chairman kJhn OF the military affairs
committee.
In ordinary procedure u vote un tho
pay allowance provisions for officers
aud enlisted men In the army appro'
prinlion h.li would have been reached
today, hut 1t was agreed to postpone
action on these items because OF the
week enl absence from Washington
of u number ot members.
Chairman Kahn IN expected to lead
the fight f.r any army during the
coming fis u ,Nr ,dtnl in size to
the prescott Hrtngth although the hill
provides fo reduction IN enlisted
pcrsnn,.l in iia.oOn mun aud in offl.
GERS 10 1000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
REAL ESTATE
WANT A HOME?
Very attractive 6 room bricl

Very attractive 6 room brick
bungalow. Elegantly furnish
ed. Fire place, French doors,
hardwood floors throughout.
Splendid location southwest.
Will have to be seen to be ap-
prcciated. Price and terms
given on appointment.
One of the classiest little
bungalows being offered for
sale. Completely furnished
with elegant furniture or will
sell unfinished. Seven mir
ror doors in bed rooms, clos
cts and bath. Complete with
breakfast room. If you are
wanting something up-to-date,
don't fail to see this place.
A new up-to-date modern 5
room east front bungalow, To-
Gated northwest on a north
east corner lot. A splendid
buy for $3500.00; $500 cash
will handle.
A splendid five room mod
ern bungalow on beautiful
southeast corner lot. High
terrace. Within two blocks
from Third ward school. Price
and terms furnished gladly.
Good five room modern
house. Beautiful corner lot
with large shade trees. Lot
115 foot frontage by 140 feet
deep. Price for quick sale,
S55OO.OO.
A beautiful 6 room brick
bungalow; hardwood floors
throughout; splendid location
Southwest. If you are want
ing a real home let us show
you this place.
New 6 room bungalow in
splendid location southwest.
For quick sale S5500.00; part
cash will handle.
We have some beautiful
building sites worth the mon
ey. If you are contemplating
building, figure with us for a
loan, lots or insurance. There's
a difference.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
REAL ESTATE
Special Fine Home
For Sale

on X street. southwest. we are just
finished a yery FINE HOME which
we are offering at y SPECIAL BAR.
GAIN. This place is large, commodi-
Gus, up to date in every respect The
arrangement is IDEAL. 6 nice large
rooms. big breakfast room. beautiful
bathroom, large trunk closets, hall,
screened.in back porch. beautiful floors
nice mantel and fireplace, built.in
book cases. built-in china closet, kitch'
en- cabinet nice breakfast room set.
Price. $1,000 terms on part.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20

Sell 1t through tho Ardmoreite want
Nds
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Kansas city Livestock

KANSAS CITY.-CATrLE' KeceIpts,
800: beef steers. yearings stockers and
feeders steady to weak; best steers, SS"O
strictly good hcifers. SG50WIOO; early
sales feeders $6.75@1 $50; stockcrs, $1,000
7.4O inferior s2.JOm i.a0: calves STEADY
TO 80 cents lower; vealers. 3i.'u" 'OV :
other classes steady; COWS. $a.'O@i.2".
Gamers and cutters, S3.21M ~; bulls,
Sl0Om4.J0.
Hogs: Receipts 1000; opened 10 ship
pers 10 to IL cents higher; bulk l'o 4"
POO Founders. Sl0@i0.l0; top, Si0.lI; pack
crs steady, packer top. 1885,; 221 60 ~
pounds, $9G0m990. bulk sales, 39 lo"
1910: bulk throw out sows, SS.2'"S.i';
stocker pigs i0c to - cents higher. best,
S9.3j.
SHEET Receipts. l2.000 steady, fed
shorn Texas wethers, Sam lambs. steady
to % cents lower; top. So: others $liGo@r
1i1l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
QUIT TOBACCO
So Easy 10 Drop Cigarette, Cigar.
or Chewing Habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands to
break the costly. nerve-shattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you have
longing for a smoke or chew, just
place harmless No-To-Bac tablet
in your mouth instead. All desire
stops. Shortly the habit is completely
broken, and You are better off mem
tally, physically, financially. It's
so easy, so simple. Get box OF
No-To-Bac and if it doesn't release
you from all craving for tobacco in
any form, your druggist will refund
your money without question. adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
SPECIAL H0N0RS FOR
BOAT CARRYING DEAD

WASHINGTON. 90 Special honors
will mark the arrival In New York
March 30. OF the transport Cambria,
carrying the last of the bodies OF
American soldiers killed In France TO
be- returned for burial at home.
Major General Bullard. commanding
the second corps area, will be in
charge Of ceremonies In which the
gouisons IN New York and vicinity
will participate.
The navy department has bccn In
vIted by Acting Secretary Wolnright
tn Jake part In the services.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20

FOR RENT-Three room furnished apart
ment i'm modern duplex house. $1,000
per MONTH 90S G St, n. W. 20-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
r. G.. McKiddy
Real Estate and Insurance.
Phone %.
1913
Working Girls Smile
At $S7 Clothing Bill

EMpORIA. kan.--A working
woman can't dress respectfully and
comportahly on less than Sili.0S
year. Emporin women testified In
the final minimum wage hearing
before the Kansas industrial court
here. Part of that sum Sl3.61-
II FOR upkcep OF clothing. Mem.
hers Of the local business and pro.
fcssional womcn's clubs testified
that the employers budget, given
as 500. was inadequate. The
women itcmized room rent. food
and clothing. and declared costs
of the necessities Of life have not
hccn reduced enough to permit
much. u any. reduction of the
minimum wage for working girls.
The girls aud students at the
state normal school here. who ~.
Gently made hunger" test to
determine fair allowance for
food are expected to appear bc.
fore the court this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20

HLEMSTlTCHING and Picoting Attach
ment, fits any sewing machine easily
adjusted. Price $3.50, delivered, with
Box 1881, Corpus Christi. Texas. 1877
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
Hundred Thousand For
Breaking His Promise

. MERCER. pa.--Suit for si00. 900
damages for alleged breach of promise
was filed here Saturday hy Miss
Elizabeth rflcidor, former professor
of music IN the Obcrlin college.
Ohclin. Ohio. against John Fahnlinc.
wealthy retired manufacture ol sha,-
m 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
INVESTMENTS

We have some choice BRICK
BUILDINGS In the way ot BUSINESS
PROPERTY We would like TO talk
with you about.
our mutual interest Will be served
when you talk your Real Estate wants
over with us.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
COTTAGES

We have a big list OF nice COT
TAGES in all parts Of town. We also
have some very fine. high quality
MODERN HOMES to select from. Let
us show you our big list as we feel
we have what YOU are looking for.
II We can't III you out. it is moi in
Ar,norn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
REAL ESTATE AND OIL LEASES
OIL LEASE FOR SALE

OIC CtNSt FOH SNLt
We are offering 80 acre oil and gas
lease In section :, Is Nv for $500 per
acre II taken IN the next few days The
lease run three more years. In less than
two miles OF good production
II, G, McklDDY
Phone -. i26k W. Main 81.
Real Estate and Insurance.
ta.1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20

OIL AND GAS LEASES
oil leases near the Berwyn well. J. G.
Hester. li-5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20
BIG BUNGALOW, ,
NORTHWEST

We are offering an extra well built,
new MODERN BUNGALOW; nice
large rooms. breakfast room and bath;
all built.in features; plastered nice
light fixtures; beautiful lot on good
street. northwest. Worth $500, but
will sell for si,65O: easy terms on
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-20

WANTED-Ten trucks to haul gravel.
DuGges gravel pit west Of town. 1913