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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
BIG NEWS IN LITTLE ITEMS.

Scattered items of local news and dispatches telling of in
creased production here, of greater sales there, of lessening unem-
poyment, OF a general stir Of action among industries, of a wide
spread movement among all men to go out and get busness-this
IS the greatest news OF the year, says the Enid News.
1t is the most Immediately vital news to us alto Our bust
ness, our families, our peace of mind, our hopes, our ambitions.
But because great news Of international significance with a
bigger appeal to the imagination is coming from Washington, the
greatest news of the year is passing unnotced to the man who is
not accustomed to look for it, to read between the lines of every
day occurrences. In the meagre item here and there this news
does not seem of great moment, but taken in the aggregate. added
to bysevery hour, every day and every week, the total is convinc-
ing.
We are entering a business revival. We are OF the road to
normal production-sales, profits. We are headed for prosperity.
Men who head industries realize the value of this business
revival. They know it can be turned into an era of prosperity
if the obstacles of pessimism, doubt, fear and inaction are removed
The nationwide advertising prosperity campaign instituted by the
Rotary Clubs Of the United States and Canada will give the re-
vival impetus in all parts of the country that should show imme-
date and unmistakable results in every community in the United
States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
WILL SEE TOTAL
ECLIPSE OF SUN
ON so. SEA ISLE
my The United rrc...,

Washington. Jan. i.-Christmas
Island. In the Indian ocean. one OF
the several bits OF land that lonely
voyagers have come upon In the
holiday season and have named ac-
cordingly, may play an important
part in the checking up OF the Elm.
stein theory. according to reports
from London.
The Royal Observatory at Green.
wich is planning to send to the tiny
island shortly after the first OF the
year an expedition equipped with
good sized telescopes to observe
next September's total eclipse OF the
SUM-. A Dutch astronomical party
may also install its instruments
there.
Christmas Island has been des.
cribed by travellers as at once one
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

OF the Ionlieft and loyeliest spots
In the world. And It's possession
OF t~ree.olimbins crabs and'a super.
scented tree gives II a right 10 be
chased AZ one Of the q~ueercst.
Java, It's nearest neIghbor 10 the
north. IL $50 miles away. the little
Cocos Islands lie more than 600
miles TO the west. Australia Ii 1000
miles TO the southeastward. while
10 the south the waters OF the In
dian ocean are unbroken by oven
the smallest Islands until the lands
around the south pole ,nrr reached
at a distance Of nearly 1000 miles.
The island. twelve miles long by
nine miles broad, 10 In reality made
up OF the slopes and top Of a huge
mountain peak.
The island Is believed 10 be unique
In that II Is probably the only tropi.
cal Island capable Of sustaining q
considerable population which had
never been peopled until after It's
discovery. by Europeans. Coconuts
and sago palms as well rs many
other tropical trees grow In profu.
sion.
But n pestiferous creature Is
omnipresent-a wicked looking red
crab. Some of these creatures at
tain a size OF nine inches across the
back. They do not confine them.
selves 10 the shore sands. but range
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

all over the island. and always In
groups. They even climb the trees
and feast on the nIpa palms. A
an offset 10 the crabs the Island Ia
mosquitoless.
For one of In features Christmas
Island may be said to be Infamous
rather than famous. Il IL . tree
which ID described by one disguised
visitor 10 the island ~ emitting
tho most disasreable odor In the
world" With q trunk a. sturdy a.
m oak and leaves as graceful -
those OF m aspen. II gives TO the
eye no indication OF its true char
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

actsr. But IT, seen. psrmsstss the
air for hundreds Of feet In every
direction: and II n IL unfortunate
enough TO 10 much a. touch lie
bark or leaves. nothing short OF TO
psated scrubbinss with strong car
bolic soap will make him again III
for human society.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

A London preacher hns figured
out that the average woman spends
ten years OF her life putting on and
taking off her clothes while a mar
manages TO cut II down to two
years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
A STOLEN SMILE ERR TWO
But. oh, for the Halves!

Abe's son was on the football
team at college. Coming home with
a team-mate to spend the weekend,
he burst into his fathers office,
crying:
dad, I'm home for two days and
| brought u quarterback with me-
Old Abe beamed.
Dots fine, my boy" The con.
graduated. I'm glad to see you mix
beesness NIT pleasure"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
AMERICANIsM CREED.

II believe In the United States Of America and the prin-
ciples Of freedom, justice, equality and humanity upon which Il
was founded and for which American patriots have given their
lives and fortunes.
II believe il Is my duty towards my country to love iii to
support it's constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag;
and TO defend Il against all enemies"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

Harley sch4sibnsen. Farmer
Labor candidate for president In
1850. IL studying Danish and swe.
dIis methods Of agricultural cooper.
alton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

In all probability the Stuff So
ciety can prove that the reverend
gentlcman's statistics ARE all wrong.
Anyway. We don't advise you TO
spring them on the Mrs. unless you
want TO start something.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

As a matter OF fact. fellowman
you know you have made your wife
walt for you twice for every time
you have waited for her. Tho reason
why you know 1t is because she
has told you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

NO Tho wedding takes place to
morrow"
American Legion Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

Friday. the thirteenth. Ia past
again and the house didn't fall down
on us. Thank you. Mr.. Hoodoo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

A. half In siade and half In sun
This world along It's path advances.
Nay that side the u shines upon
Be all that e'er shall meet thy
glances.
Moore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

when q man ID In earnest and
knows what he Ia about his work his
half donc."-Miabsau.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
Right On the Spont.

hIght OH the opOht.
Little Boy: Mother, wasn't that
a funny dream | had last night?"
Mother: How In the world should
| know anything about your dream?'
Little Boy: well, you ought to
You were in it."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

The loud noises that you heard In
various parts OF town last night
was made by the "key-notersp at III.
democratic precinct meetings s.
Rumored that A. l.. Herr cracked
the walls at the City Hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

Once more, lest you forget'-go
to church tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
For Raw Sore Throat

AT the first sign Of a raw. sore
throat rub on O little Musterole with
your fingers.
1t goes right to the spot with agentIe
tingle. looscns congestion, draws out
sofeness and pain. M
Musterolc is a clean, white ointment
made with oil Of mustard. It has all
the strength of the old-fashioned mus
tard plaster without the blister.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy
children. Keep it handy for instant
use. IS and 65 cents in jars and tubes:
hospital size, So.
BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

Doesn't It beat the dickens how
unreasonable a man is when he
disagrees with you?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14
Sweet Authorization,

Sweet Anticipation.
"You look detected"
Eyes, married life gets on my
nerves."
Been married long?"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

or course. II Mr.. Nichlos doesn't
get a gusher. the next best thing is
to put over a long muddy spell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

Another thing, don't forget to
send your billed shirt to the laundry
in time TO get back for the cops
ball. This is important.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

81 Simp says he notices that the
roads are not as rough since Dave
has smoothed 'em up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-14

Moore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Chautauqua Club.

The, awakening and development
of China and Japan and their strug-
giles to form themselves into strong
nations furnished the material for a
very interesting lesson for the Chau-
tauqua Circle, Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Wharton, the leader, handled a
very difficult lesson with q great deal
Of skill.
Mrs. Sproul in her discussion of
the religions Of China brought out
the fact that Ia . measure these re-
,ligions have paved the way fer
Christianity. In MRS. Browns talk.
the treaty ending the Chino-Japanese
War and the results Of its terms
upon China were the subjects of dis
cussion.
The Circle became acquainted with
the Boxer uprising, the events lead
ing up to it, and its results through
a comprehensive talk on the subject
by Mrs. Shrout.
Mrs. Stewart gave a concise re-
sumo of the progress of education in
China. Chinasss struggle to become a
republic was developed step by step
BY Mrs. Clyde Blattner. The last
special duty was a brief discussion
of China's attitude toward the World
War and her part in it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
FORMER STUDENTS
AND ALUMNI Of
NJ. j. ORGANIZE

An association of former students
and alumni Of the University of Mis-
souri, was formed at a dinner at the
Hotel Hoxsey Friday evening.
Twenty-one loyal supporters Of the
school were present.
The officers of the association
which were elected were: President
Harrison Brown; vice-president,
Wiley Corl; secretary, j. L. Coontz;
treasurer, Mrs. Frank HolIingsworth.
The matter of boosting the univer-
sity and encouraging the graduates
of the local high school to attend was
discussed and it was decided to give
a banquet annually to the graduating
class of Mcmillan. 1t is probable
that the dinner will be given in April
this year and after this a certain
date will beset aside and the dinner
given on the same date each year.
A membership committee will be
appointed by the president and an
effort made to have every former
student and alumni in the county a
member of the organization. The
list, which Mr.. Brown has now in
cludes eighty names.
The Missouri Memorial Building
campaign was discussed and any who
wish to contribute are asked to see
Wiley Corl.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
.~adiophones are
Being Installed
in This City

The radiophone Or wireless tele-
phone will soon be placed in many
homes in Mexico as we'll as public
buildings. The F3 extra fine out
fit to be installed at the Liberty
theatre has arrived and as soon as
the Magnabox arrives will be ready
to give the patrons concerts from all
sections of the United States.
The Audrain Battery Service Co.,
is installing a demonstrating set.
Several business and professional
men are preparing to install receiv-
ing outfits in their homes.
AT present there are several home
made outfits her that are getting ex-
cellent results for the youths who
built them. An outfit that will catch
concerts and other messages from
long distances in this country costs
from $135 and up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Audrairl Teacher
And Iowa Student
Marry Sunday

Miss Merle James, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. J. James, of near Mexico
was married Sunday morning at $3.50
to Fred HILBERT, formerly of Benton
City, now of Ames, Iowa. The cere-
mony was performed in the rectory
of the st. Brendan's parish by the
Rev. Father Gavin. Only a few rel
atives were present.
Mr.. HILBERT has entered a two
years course in the Iowa State Col
lege at Ames, Iowa, where he is
studying agriculture. Mrs. Hilbert
has recently completed teaching a
very successful term of school at the
Ringo school. Both are we'll known
in Mexico. The young couple will
make their home in Ames.
The Ledger joins their many friends
in wishing them much happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Have Family ReunioiT

A family reunion was held by the
Coil family at the Hoxsey Hotel SUM-
day. Among those present were: E.
B. Coil of Los Angeles, California,
who were here for the first time in
tw~enty-one years, Mr. and Mrs. P.
H. Cullen, of st. Louis, Mrs. Bar
berry Coil, of Perry, B. J. Coil, j. A.
Coil, all of Perry. Mrs. Reavis and
daughters, Misses Barbara and Ellen
Of this city, Miss Artemesia Coil, Of
Perry, Doctor Coil and family, Mr..
and Mrs. W. w. Van Matre, Of this
city. J. H. Coil another n of the
sons could not be here for the re-
union.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
MEXICO GIRL
MARR|Es REED
SPRINGS man

The marriage of Miss Edna Green
of Mexico to Marcellus Threlkeld of
Reed Springs, Mo-, took place
at 8 o'clock Friday evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Green of 1907 North
western avenue. Only immediate rel
atives and friends were present.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. j. H. Hughes.
Miss Irene Rogers and Rudolph
Green were the attendants of the
bridal couple. The wedding march
was played by Mrs. J. H. Hughes.
Following the wedding there was
a wedding supper. The young couple
went directly to Reed Springs,
where the groom has a farm about
four miles from town.
The bride was born in Audrain
County and has lived in Mexico about
two years. She formerly attended
Hardin College and was graduated in
June from the Baptist Training
School of Kansas City. Since that
time she has been engaged in the B.
Y. P. u, work in Audrain County.
She is a most attractive young lady
and during her residence in Mexico
has made many friends.
Mr.. Threlkeld is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram Threlkeld of near Aux
vase. He is a graduate of the Col
lege Of Agriculture of Columbia and
is a most progressive young farmer
and stockman.
The Ledger joins the many friends
of this splendid young couple in ex-
tending sincere congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Lost in The Mud.

Gray Wilson, one Of Audrain's
prominent farmers who resides north
of Mexico, came to this city in a a
Wednesday, Feb. %. That night he
did not return home and Mrs. Wilson
received no word from him. She be-
came worried fearing that something
had happened to him, 1t developed
later that his car had become stuck
in the mud and that the had spent
the night with a farmers family
which had no telephone. Another ar
gument for better highways.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
THE HOME OF ED B.
KEATH CONSIDERABLY
DAMAGED BY FIRE

The Mexico Fire Department was
called to the home of E. B. Keath on
w. Monroe Street at 7:20 Saturday
morning. The roof had caught fire
from a spark from the fiue and the
blaze was not extinguished until IN
siderable damage had been done to
the upper part Of the house. MI.
Keath said thedamage viii probably
amount to several hundred dollars.
The property is insured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
CHOICE OF HARD
ROAD ROUTES WILL BE
BEGUN IMMEDIATELY

The work of selecting the high
ways which will be part of the prim-
airy highway system of the state will
begin Immediately, according to ac-
ton taken by the State Highway
Commission instructed the chief en-
gineer to make an investigation of
probable routes and prepare a report.
The plan submitted by representatives
of Mississippi County under which
the county will furnish S350,000 for
the construction of thirty miles of
high type roads south of Charleston
was approved. 1t is believed that
this lead will be followed by other
counties which desire high type roads
in preference to secondary highways.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
RURAL SCHOOL DOING
FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
WORK SUCCESSFULLY

The Hisey School, which is situated
ten miles southwest Of Mexico, is do
ing freshman high school work very
successfully according to Ed G. Of
futt, county school superintendent.
This is the first year that the ninth
grade, or freshman high school work
has been taught in that school. The
teacher is Miss Mabel Dorgan, a Mex
leo girl and a former student of Har-
din College. This is the third year
that Miss Dorgan has taught in the
rural schools in the county but her
first year at Hisey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
THE WILSON FUND
GOES OVER BIG WITH
THE REPUBLICANS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 81
The Eleventh Congressional District
of Kentucky, in which every one of
the Is counties is overwhelmingly
Republican, was the first in the Blue
Grass State to ego over the top" in the
Woodrow Wilson foundation fund
campaign. The counties oversub-
scribed by from 113 to 275 per cent,
according to a special dispatch re-
ceived here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02

lively spread. The Regent asked the
guests to rise and salute the flag
which was draped on the west wall
of the room, then all sang america"
after which every one was seated and
Mrs. Hamomnd, the regent, gave a
most interesting and entertaining
talk on the greatness of the man
whose memory was being honored.
The first course was delicious,
as were the four other course which
were served in splendid style. After
the f~ive-course luncheon Mrs. F. N.
Henderson delighted every one with
three readings, the last one being an
original humorous sketch which de-
lighted every one. Between courses
the guests progressed from table to
table, thereby giving each one the
benefit of a pleasant chat with every
one. After the second course, Miss
leila Keaster sang three bright and
catchy songs in Their usual artistic
manner. Between the third and fourth
course Miss Powell of Hardin gave
a number of readings and afterwards
another treat was given by Mrs.
Thurman Stallings, who in her splen-
did voice sang two songs. Miss
Martha Pitcher charmed and soothed
and stirred the emotion as only a
violin can do in the hands of SO tai
ented a musician, as the guests lin
gered over their coffee and minis. All
the musical numbers wer accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. Frank Hollings-
worth, who is one of Mexico's most
accomplished musicians. All in all
Mexico ladies have rarely had a
greater social treat than the progress
sive luncheon given by the D. A. R.
The o~ut-of-town daughters present
were: Mrs. Pinkney French Of Mar
tinsburg; Mrs. Virginia Gatewood Of
Thompson; Mrs. Hugh Logan, Ken
meth KEENAN,, and Robert Ferris of
Laddonia, and Mrs. G. M. Laide of
Vandalia. The social and courtesy
committee with their chairman Mrs.
j. T. Johnson, had the function in
charge and r to be congratulated
as well as the culinegy department of
the Hoxsey on the. very delightful
way the entire luncheon was man.
aged.
MRS. W. w. Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
MEXICO BOY TO DEBATE
KANSAS SCHOOL

The men chosen as members of the
debating team of Westminster Col
lege last week were divided this week
into three two-men teams and each
team assigned a school to debate.
VIM. Walker Johnson of Mexico was
selected a member of the team which
will debate Pittsburg Normal School,
Pittsburg, Kas., the contest being
held in Fulton.
The best men of the three teams
will be selected to debate Central
College of Fayette.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Johnson Barn DESTROYED,

A large barn on the Everett John
son farm northeast of Mexico burned
last Friday evening about 1000
o'clock. The total loss was estimated
at $4,000 about half of which was
covered by insurance. Oats and corn
which were stored in the barn were a
total loss although the live stock and
farm implements were saved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02

fountain pen, second prize a game of
rock. After enjoying this interesting
contest, dancing was enjoyed during
the remainder of the evening, to the
strains of the Vietrola. In the
Studio room cherry punch was served
by Miss Shahan and later refresh
ments of ice cream with maraschino
cherries and George Washington cake
was served and before bidding good
night to the delightful hostess, a pic
ture was taken of the entire party.
CONTRIBUTED.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02

Marriage licenses were issued Sat
urday to the following parties: II.
Floyd Oliver and Miss Della Foster,
both Of Mexico; Frederick HILBERT,
of Ames, Ia, and Miss Merle James,
of this city; D.. Maurice Given, of
Centralia, and Miss Katherine
Murphy, Of Thompson, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Mrs. W. G. Johnson is the guest
of friends in st. Louis this week.

A very enjoyable George Washing
ton party was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Larsen Tuesday evening, for
their daughter, Miss Miss Martha
Carleton, at the Larsen Studio. The
fifty freshmen classmates of Miss
Carleton's were guests and the host
and hostess were ~graciously assisted
by Mrs. r. N. Henderson, Mrs. Harry
Lakeland and Miss Helen Shahan.
The brilliant lighted reception room
was gayly respondent with festoon
streamers Of red, white and blue and
artistically draped flags everywhere.
At the head Of the stair case, to re-
ceive her guests stood Miss Carleton
Larsen, in Martha Washington cos
tune, typical Of Colonial. days, when
powdered hair, tight bodies and
skirts bouffant held sway, Miss
Freida Larsen held D red, white and
blue basket to receive for each guest
their paby picture and this was given
a number, which later featured a
guessing contest Of ssWho's Who.
The highest number Of each correct
name was given prizes, FIRST prize q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02

The Add4A-Member Glass met Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
C. C. Ogle with forty-four members
Of the class present after the bus
mess meeting the guests were blind
folded and told to reach for their
fortunes which were in a cherry on
the treewhich hung in the doorway.
Many interesting features are in
store for the members Of this class.
Delicious refreshments were served
at FIVE thirty by the h~ostesses: Mes
danes c. C. 0glen P. H. Gregory,
T. r. Cox, Bcillett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02
Ia Reelected Secretary.

Miss Nell Jasper was reelected
executive secretary Of the Galloway
County Chapter Of the Red Cross, ct
Fulton last week. She has been en-
gagged in the work there for some
time and her selection for the coming
term was a tribute to her efficiency
in the past. She is we'll known and
has d number Of friends IN this City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-02

Mrs. W. N. Jones entertained at
bridge Thursday afternoon at the Tea
Shop in compliment to her daughter,
Mrs. Ellis Wright Of Idaho. An elab-
crate two-course luncheon was serv-
ed after the games. Mrs. o. A.
Adams, Mrs. Will Lee, and Miss Dor
'othy Worrell received favors for
scores of the afternoon.