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The Topeka Plaindealer Twentieth Year. No. 47. TALKS TO COLORED TROOPS IN FRANCE Secretary Baker Greets Black America "Over There." Declares America Proud of Her Brave Colored Troopers, and that They Hold Nation's History in Their Hands.—War Chief Warmly Greeted, and Gains Much First-Kind Information Some Human Interest Stories of Negro Battlers on the Firing Line By RALPH W. TYLER Accredited Representative of the Committee on Public Information Somewhere in France—With a gasoline can as a rostrum, Secretary of War Baker, in the course of his inspection tour over here, addressed an audience of more than 2000 colored stewardese troops during their lunch hour. The speech, as well as the entire stage setting, was highly informal. Part of the Secretary's audience lay sprawled upon the roof of a half finished warehouse overlooking the local gasoline can, and nearly all of them went on munching the contents of their mess kits, as it was intended they should do. The Secretary told the men how proud the people—all the people, at home were of them, and especially how proud their own race was of them. He told them a couple of short, comical stories that quickly surrounded him with an amphitheatre of white teeth all set in a broad smile. When he wound up by telling them that when he got back to America he was going to tell their people how well they had been doing, and the big shove they were giving to the army supplies which made it possible for the men at the front to win battles, he got such a "hand" as only strong and honestly-calloused palms can give a speaker. Both before and after his talk to them, Secretary Baker mingled among the men, asking them questions right and left, and thus getting much first-hand information from these colored stewardes. Perhaps the most impressive feature of the Secretary's trip among the colored men over here was at Blois. Here there is a battalion of Class B and Croix de Guerre or the D. S. G. They were lined up for inspection, together with their splendid band, also composed of B and C men. The Secretary would not consent to their being indroduced to him, but, as he put it: "It is an honor to be introduced to you." From the muddle of the boxing ring and handstand combined, which is the pride of the Blois camp, Mr. Baker told them how much their efforts had been appreciated by the nation; how greatly the nation was indebted to them, and how they—all of them—would be marked men in their communities throughout their entire lives for the service they had rendered their country in time of urgent need. "In after years," he said, "men will come home to their families and tell with pride, and with a glow on their faces how they met and fought with valiant fighting colored men at Belleau Wood, at Chateau Thierry, at Sonsons, on the Vesle and at Champagne." Concluding, Secretary Baker said to these colored troopers: The history of America is in your hands, for you have enlarged it and helped to make it what it is today—a thing to fill every American with pride." Firing Line Somewhere in France—A successful raid, planned by one of the majors of the old 8th Illinois regiment, whose home is at Metropolis, Ill., was made in the Voucharn sector, and with great daring. The motor battery of the regiment first took part in laying down a barrage of fire. The barrage of fire began at 4 o'clock in the morning—just as the first rays of the sun shone sluggishly and but dimly behind the horizon. At the hour named, every gunner was at his gun. The major flashed an electric signal, and within a minute or two there-after every gun fired simultaneously, as if connected with and controlled by an electric battery. For fifteen minutes the colored gunners kept up their barrage fire, and then a French company was sent out behind the barrage to make the raid. So surprising was the raid, and so quickly made, that but three of the colored soldiers were wounded, and they but slightly, and but eight of the French, with whom they were fighting, while the German's casualty toll was eleven killed, three wounded, while the remainder were captured. Stories of the fight in the Argonne Forest, and the splendid endurance and valiant fighting of the colored soldiers continue to come in. It is reported that a company of the old Ninth Ohio Battalion, under command of its colored captain from Dayton, Ohio, lay in an open field all night awaiting orders to go into action, while all the time the Germans were dumping 210 shells and 88 machine gun fire into them. But even in the face of such murderous fire, the colored line stood as firm as if the huge shells and murderous machine gun fire were but the discharge of two blazing. Among them ```markdown ``` ualty list was Anderson Lee and WilliamChenault, of Dayton, who were killed. The firmness of the line these khaki-garbed black soldiers maintained in the face of a withering fire—a vertiable hell, constitutes one more reason why the folks—the race, back home should be proud of these, their colored soldiers over here, whose unyeliding spirit and bravery is making history for the race. I have learned that Hill No.304, which the French so valiantly held, and which suffered such a fierce bombardment from the Germans that there is not a single foot of it but what is plowed up by shells, and whose sides, even today, are literally covered with the corpses of French soldiers who still lie where they fell, was later as valiantly held by the colored soldiers from the United States, who fought with all the heroism and endurance the best traditions of the army has chronicled. The colored soldiers, under their own colored captain from Dayton, Ohio, who so splendidly maintained their line in the Argonne Forests, and those who held that bloody and forever historical Hill 304, had the odds against them, but like Tennyson's immortalized "Six Hundred" they fought bravely and well, firmed in the belief "it was not theirs to reason why, it was theirs to do and die," and, like the patriots they were, they did do, and this war's history will so record. Record of Colored Fighting Troops to Make Bright Page in History. Somewhere in France. When this war is over and peace, lasting peace, is declared, and the necissatous censorship has been lifted so one may mention the names of army trunts, cities, and towns, the Colored historian who records the history of the Colored soldier in this war will need no imaginative powers to tell of the service, the daring deeds of valor, and the incomparable fighting Colored men did over here in France. Verdun, No Man's Land, Belleau Woods, Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, the Vesle, Argonne, Champagne, et al., are vast urns which contain the story of how America's Black soldiers fought; how they dared, bled, and died "to make the world safe for democracy." Bordeaux, Brest, St. Nassair, Montoir, et al. will forever tell a story of the big achievements of the Colored Stewardores who helped to make possible the victories of the fighting men at the front. The Y. M. C. A. huts scattered here and there, and in which now labor so splendidly and self-sacrificingly Colored Y. M. C. A. workers will bear testimony, years after they have been deserted, of the part these non-combatants took in helping and buoying up our boys. The story of how Crispus Attucks fell at Lexington in 1776 will be but a juvenile—a "Mother Goose" bed-time story beside the story of how our boys fought, and fell at Champagne. Fort Pillow and Milliken's Bend of the Civil War will pale before Chateau-Thierry and Argonne. The story of the Spartans at Thermopylae, and Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade," as a recitation by the amateur elocutionists, will give place to the charge of the Colored troops from America at Champagne. The story of our Colored troops, combatants and non-combatants, in this war, will make every Colored man, woman, and child of today and tomorrow proud of their race, and proud that they were such one hundred per cent Americans as to do their bit cheerfully in this war. View it from any angle you may; locate yourself in any section of the United States you may, you will find, after this war, that the "New Day and New Duty" our friends have been prophesying for us will be present, and because of the record of valor made by the Colored soldiers here in France, Colored soldiers over here—now quite two hundred thousand, are proud they are here. They would not exchange the opportunity they have had for rendering service to their country for all the fabled riches of Golconda. When German militarism has been crushed beyond restoration, and glorious peace shall have been achieved by the Allies, these Colored soldiers, such as survive, will be eager to return to the United States, glad that they had and accepted the opportunity to serve well their country and civilization. Such as may fall on the field of battle—and many will have—will beam a smile of satisfaction, before entering into eternity, that they had the glorious privilege of dying in and for a righteous cause to advance their race back in the States and everywhere. Contact with the men over here confirms this statement. Knowledge of things over here makes it possible for me to declare that the pages in the history of this war will transmit to posterior no records of stoical endurance and valor more lasting than the record made by Colored troops from Boddeaux to the Rhine. KANSAS CITY, MO. All the churches had good services, and large numbers attended at each church. Mrs. Eva Brighton, 1406 Euellid Avenue, returned recently from Newton, Kansas, where she was called by the death of her niece. Rev. S. W. Bacote, Mrs. Berry, and several others of the Second Baptist church were delegates and attended the State Baptist Convention last week in Fulton, Mo. The public schools, which were closed on account of the epidemic, opened again Nov. 18. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 22,1918 The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with no discernible content. James Arthur Hamlett, Eloquent Divine and Able Editor field Avenue is ill at her home field Avenue, is ill at her home. All the churches are in readiness for the annual thanksgiving services and dinner at the churches after service. VIEWS OF A SCHOLAR AND GREAT THINKER Interview With Rev. James Arthur Hamlett. While in the city Editor J. A. Hamlett of the Christian Index, official organ of the C. M. E. church, paid his respects to the Plaindealer office. Likes Topeka. You will come back to see us! You will come back to see "Yes," said the former Pasto- of Lane Chapel, "I like Topeka. I lived here for nearly seven years, and they were important years in my life. I think I may live in Topeka again some day and believe it is just as near heaven from Topeka as from anywhere else." Praises Plaindealer Continuing, the Editor said: "Mr. Chiles, the people in Topeka don't know how great you are. They don't realize what a fine service you are rendering the race through your excellent paper. The people in the South and out East count you among the great men of the times who are giving themselves in earnest, persistent endeavor to make conditions better in this country. Your paper has a wide circulation and a tremendous influence. Of course, you are sometimes radical, but we face some conditions in this country that cannot be played with, and I believe we need more men of your type, men of conviction and courage. The world has always had a big supply of the easy, malleable type of men, but they have accomplished nothing; they have not written their names deep in history; they have given progress and permanence to no great cause. It is true, we must be patient, and our efforts must be flavored with conservatism; I like that; but I like a man. Wild Over New Organization When asked how the people were taking to the Kansas Defense Society, the Jackson editor smiled and said "Why, Mr. Chiles, the people are wild with enthusiasm over the new organization. They like its principles, and they are going to help you to accomplish something." "Are conditions in the South growing better?" he was asked. Well, that question is a serious one and can't be answered in one word. I can say this much: Conditions have got to get better, or else the Colored people are going to leave in larger numbers than they have been going. I'll tell you, Mr. Chiles, our people must get closer together, have more confidence in each other, and do more to build up our race enterprises. What we need in the South is a change of sentiment. We have been greatly injured by the white newspapers which we have loyally supported at the woeful neglect of our own. Our people must wake up and believe they are waking up." "I hear that your church is talking about making you bishop; what about it?" After a few moments silence the Jackson man said: "I don't want you to think that my church is scarce of bishop timber. We have several men who are older, abler more experienced, and better fitted for the office of a bishop than I am. A church can not grow without putting its best men in front. A bishop ought to be a good man, and filled with the spirit of service. Then I believe I can do my church and race more service as an editor than I could possibly do as a bishop." SOLDIERS UNMERCIFULLY BEATEN BY SOUTHERNERS AT HOSPITAL New York, Nov. 1.—Privates Ormond Jackson and Robert A. Johns, both members of the sanitary detachment, Mineola base hospital, went to Urban League offices, 2303 Seventh avenue, on Oct. 19, in an endeavor to have some one look into the mreatment of our soldiers at the hospital. They stated that shortly before their coming to report the matter Private Charles Parker, who was recently transferred from the 367th depot brigade, was unmercifully beaten up by white privates from the South because he would not give his place during mess time to some white soldiers who came after him and would not get in at the end of the line for mess. It was alleged that Private Parker was so bent up that an immediate operation was necessary, and that he will lose the sight of one eye, since he was attacked with the white soldiers' knives and forks which they had for eating purposes. Arreat Soldiers It was alleged by the soldiers making complaint that the white soldiers, who are from the South, make frequent threats toward the soldiers "to get the niggers who won't stay in their own place," etc. The white soldiers only being placed on guard and having ammunition, make and follow a course that makes life unbearable to our soldiers, as alleged. Major A. W. Cutler, U. S. A., who is in charge, has had some of the white soldiers placed under arrest, but none of them will disclose the guilty ones among their number. The soldiers who reported the case did not want to return to camp, and one was so downhearted that he actually shed tears, and expressed his belief in any government that could not protect its own soldiers from the "crackers," as he phrased it. COLORED MAN LEADS COUNTY TICKET E. Percy Roberson, well known colored man of Kansas, was elected coroner on the Republican ticket by the overwhelming majority of 4,429; the total number of votes cast for him being 5,707. This was no surprise to Mr. Robertson, however, as he served on the Republican county central committee for a number of years, and two years ago was nominated by a vote of over 75,000 for one of the presidential electors. He has always been a staunch Republican and is looked upon as a leader in Labette County. During his political career he has not forgotten his Christian duty, for he is an energetic and untiring Christian worker, having been a member of Brown Chapel A. M. E. church during all his long residence in Parsons. He has held every office in the church save that of pastor, and in the course of the erection of the new church building over $11,000 has passed through his hands, as he is treasurer of the sinking fund. His many friends have implicit confidence in him, as his past record shows, and they are now urging him to be a candidate to represent the laymen of the Kansas City District at the general annual conference. M. N. CRAFT Editor's Notes. We visited Savannah, Mo, last week and were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hayes, who owns 60 acres of farm land a few miles from Savannah. Mr. Hayes started 7 years ago without a dollar, but with the assistance of a good wife he has saved, until he is easily worth $5,000. We had the pleasure of dining at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wilson and daughter Miss Estelle, while in Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Wilson is clerk of the Street and Walk Company. The Wilsons are among the most popular and prominent families, and know how to entertain their friends. --- Dr. Bunch, a popular dentist of Kansas City, Mo, is captain of one of the precincts to solicit funds for the war. He can be counted upon to do his part. Mrs. Bunch has done some good work in Red Cross, and for social community work she has but few enquiries. She has been associated with the wealthiest white women in this work and invited by them to the Muelbach, and accorded every courtesy. We are all very proud of Mrs. Bunch. We visited the St. Joe Hide & Fun Company, 813 North Third Street, of which Mr. Jonas D. Emery is manager. He showed us through the establishment, and we have never seen so many different kinds of hides. They import all kinds of furs, and ship thousands of dollars worth every year. All hunters and trappers who wish a fair price for their hides would do well to write this firm, who are fair, honest, and upright. This is what they want you to do: Be sure and save your Mink Skins, Your 'Possum and your Coon; Your Skunk hides and your Muskrats too. If no accidents occur. And in the meantime, don't forget, I want to buy your Fur. Price $1.50 Per Year ful 9 room modern home at 1338 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Smith is the wife of Prof. N. Clark Smith. Kansas City, Kansas, Nov. 13, 1918. Mr. Nick Chiles, Editor of Plaindealer. Sirz—This is to let you know that your friend, Lieut. Mose W. Mary- weather was killed in action October 6, 1918, after being in six prolonged engagements. He was in the front line trenches with his company when he was killed. He was buried by the French military authorities, who had control of the battle field. Letter of information was written by Herschel Tupes, Colonel of 372 Inf. N. A. Headquarters. MRS. M. W. MARYWEATHER 824 Oakland Avenue, Kansas City, Ks. Lieut Mose W. Maryweather had served several years in the regular army, 24th Infantry and 9th Cavalry, and had seen active service in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. He was 1st Sergeant in command of the Military School at Fort Riley, Kanzas, which position he held until he was promoted to Lieutenant in the spring of 1918. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Word was received here last week by Mrs. Maude Merryweather, 824 Oakland Avenue, that her husband, Lieut. Moses Merryweather was killed in France October 6. Publication in Kansas City Star Friday evening, October 11th states he was in the regular army before the war and stationed at the mounted school at Fort Riley. He attended officers' training school and was commissioned after war was declared. Plaindealer extends sympathy to the bereaved. Word was received by Mrs. Otto Bennett of Topeka, Kansas, that her husband, porter on the Santa Fe, was taken ill on his run and removed to hospital at Las Vegas, New Mexico. He is cousin of Mrs. L. R. Taylor, 1143 Grandview Blvd., K. C. K. Mrs. Emily Maupin of Tipton, Mo., has returned home. She was called here by the serious illness and death of her only daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Inner, 942 Oakland Avenue. Mrs. Louise Moppins, 1506 N. 9th Street, is up again after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Beasle Payne, 633 Garfield Avenue, left for Ralis, Mo., to the bedside of her father and brother, who are ill. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our relatives, friends, and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of Alice Drake; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Louise Moppins and Relatives. Caledon, Pa. Hikes Suisse. Sacrifice. Word received here by his brother, Mr. A. H. Davis, 620 Garfield Ave. Monday morning at 1:45 the body of Hubbard Davis, first Okfuskee County, Okla, Colored soldier to give his life to the great war, was brought to this city from Camp Dodge, Ia., where he died in base hospital of influenza October 9, 1918. He was inducted into service August 2, 1918, and sent to Camp Dodge, Ia., from near Bearden, Okla, leaving the home of his parents. He was 25 years old. His officers report him a good soldier. He had taken out the full amount of insurance in his parents' behalf and assigned them a liberal allowance out of his pay. The body was accompanied to Okemak, Okla, by Private H. L. Auatin, whose home is in Muskogee, Okla. PLEASANTON, KAN. Mr. Bruce Young of Mound City passed through here Sunday on his way home from Kansas City, where he had been visiting. The quarantine was lifted off the city Saturday evening, and services were held at the A. M. E. church, Rev. J. E. Christopher preached two interesting sermons on Sunday. Mr. Charles Reddick of near Bolcourt was in this city Monday on business. Mr. Walter Kindell of Kansas City was in the city Monday evening. Mr. Kindell had been up around Bolcourt hunting. The Negroes and white citizens of this place celebrated the declaration of peace. There was a parade, in which the home guards, members of the G. A. R. Post, and the Red Cross ladies participated. Mr. Joseph Fine and Rev. J. E. Christopher, the only old Colored, marched in the procession of the G. A. R. Post. Mrs. Jane Frock returned to Kansas City Tuesday morning. Mr. Bert Fine went to Kansas City Saturday morning to visit until Sunday night. The Carnation Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Walter Lacy Saturday. Guests of the Club were: Mrs. J. Christopher and Mrs. Robt. Newton. YALE, KAN. --- Mr. Hudson is on the sick list; has been very ill with the flu but is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Sims both are sick with the flu. The Miller children have all been sick with the flu but are improving now. Mr. Allen Jackson was buried at Yale. He died with the fun. FREE STYLE BOOK HAIR To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturer of Colored Women's Hair. Our line book shows hair styles in hair dressing sent free. Every colored women should have woollen hair. 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Groves Treasurer Arthur Emery Secretary FARMERS' SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCA- TIONAL INSTITUTE Topeka, Kansas G. R. Bridgeforth, Principal. F. W. Kirk, Director. G. W. Morrow, Assistant Director Classes commence Tuesday, Nov. 10 Courses offered for men and boys in the following: 1. Farming and trucking. 2. Livestock and dairying. 3. Animal diseases. 4. Poultry raising. 5. Woodwork. 一 6. Iron work (auto repairing and operation). Courses offered for women and girls: 1. Poultry raising. 2. Gardening and canning. 3. Domestic dairying. 4. Domestic Science. 5. Domestic Art. 6. Home nursing. Purpose of the School The Farmer's School has been designed to accommodate men, women, boys, and girls who cannot leave home during the busy season of the year, but who would like to avail themselves of a knowledge of practical farm and home problems, to which the session will be exclusively devoted. No examinations are required, and no age limits are set. A strong faculty of experts has been selected to instruct all classes, as well as successful practical men from the field. Board and Lodging For the ten days, board and lodging will be $5. Each person will bring bedding for his or her comfort. The school will furnish bedsteads and mattresses only. Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit. Rules Governing Exhibits of Farm Products and Livestock, Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, November 27, 28 and 29: Entries should be made as early as possible, and be in the hands of those in charge by 6 p. m. on November 26, unless there are good reasons for delay. Fresh vegetables, fruits, cakes, bread and rolls must be in place by 9 a. m. on November 27. Premiums will be paid on presentation of signed tickets after 3 p. m. on November 29. No cash premiums will be awarded where there is no competition. Articles not listed will be placed on exhibition. All goods will be unpacked with care and placed in the proper place. Any collection may be arranged by the owner or the persons in whose charge the exhibit has been sent, in the space allotted for the same. All exhibits are to remain in place until 6 p. m. on November 29 and may be removed only when released by those in charge. In order to have all articles properly entered and avoid confusion and loss of property, the following is imperative: The exhibitor must send a list of his or her exhibits to the Agricultural Department and enclose a duplicate list of the contents of each box, barrel or package shipped. At the close of the conference the exhibits will be carefully repacked and shipped to their owners unless otherwise disposed of by them. Be sure to notify the Agricultural Department by mail on the following points; Article shipped, route, date of shipment, and approximate time when the articles should reach Topeka Industrial Institute. Ship exhibits by express. Send the express receipt to the Agricultural Department, Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, as soon as you ship the goods. Those having in charge large exhibits will kindly notify the Agricultural Department of the space required. Address all exhibits, Farmers' Conference, Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Topeka, Kansas. Premium List—Corn. Two prizes, first and second will be given. *Ear must be selected and entered by exhibitor. Seven ears white dent, $2. $1. Seven ears yellow dent, $2. $1. Ear, and variety dent* $1, ribbon. Squaw corn, $1. 50. Three prizes-first, second and third will be given. Best 1 quart winter wheat, $1, .50 and .25. " Oats and Rye. Three prizes will be given. Best quart whiteoats, $1, .50, .25. Best quart red oats, $1, .50, .25. Best quart rye, $1, .50, .25. Best sample timothy and clover. $0.50. $0.25. Best sample alfalfa, $0.50, $0.25 Best sample oat hay, $0.50, $0.25 Best sample soja beans, $0.50, $0.25 Best sample cowpeas, $0.50, $0.35. Best sample millet, $0.50, $0.25 Best sample any kind of mixture, $0.50, $0.25. Best sample (hf. bushel) kaif-corn silage, $0.50, $0.25. Best sample (hf. bushel) corn sil- age, $0.50, $0.25. Stever. Best sample (hf. bushel) shredded corn stever, $0.50, $0.25. Forage Crop Seed. (First, Second and Third Prizes) Best 1 quart soja beans, $1, $0.50, $0.25. Best 1 quart cowpeas, whippoor- will, $1, $0.50, $0.25. Best 1 quart feteria, $1, $0.50, $0.25. Best 1 quart cowpeas, clay, $1, $0.50, $0.25. Best 1 puart cowpeas, black, $1.00, $0.50, $0.25. Best 1 quart cowpeas, black-cyed, $1, $0.50, $0.25. Best 1 quart millet, .50, .25. Best 1 puart Sudan grass, .50, .35. Best 1 puart red clover, .50, .25. Best 1 puart German clover, .50, .25. Best 1 quart alfalfa, .50, .25. Best 1 puart timothy, .50, .25. Best 1 quart sunflower, .50, .25. Best 1 quart Canadian field peas, .50, .25. Best 1 quart sorghum, .50, .25. Best 5 heads broom corn, $1, .50. Potatoes, Irish. (First, Second and Third Prizes.) lbest plate (7) Irish potatoes, $1, .50, .25. Best plate (7) other varieties, $1. .50, .25. Best bunch radishes (12 in bunch) .50, .25. Best bunch table beets (6 in bunch) .50, .25. Best bunch carriots (6 in bunch) .50, .25. Best bunch parsnips (6 in bunch) .50, .25. Best bunch green onions (6 in bunch) .50, .25. Best bunch dried onions (6 in bunch) .50, .25. Best bunch celery (5-stalk bunch) .50, .25. Best squash, an3 variety, .50, .25. Best field pumpkin, .50, .25. Best pie pumpkin, .50, .25. Best collection of vegetables grown by the exhibitor, $1, .50. Pennuts. Best 10 pounds Spanish, .50, .25. Best 10 pounds other variety, .50, .25. Ohter Nuts. Best 5 pounds black walnuts, .50, .25. Pecans, .50, .25. Hickory, .50, .25. Fresh and Dried Apples and Pearls. Best plate (6 on plate) apples, .50, .25. Best plate (6 on plate) pears, .50, .25. Best plate (1 pound) of dried apples, .50, .25. Best plate dried peaches, .50, .25. Berries, dried, .50, .25. Best exhibit fresh fruits, $1, .50. Fresh Meats, Cured Meats, Smoked Meats. Best cured ham (10 to 18 pounds) $1, .50. Best cured bacon (4 to 6 pounds) $1, .50. Best cured smoked ham (10 to 13 pounds) $1, .50. Best carcass of shoat* (6 to 12 months) *The school will pay market price for all dressed shoats entered, no person to have more than one entry. For the first-prize shoat a bonus of one cent per pound will be allowed. Weight limit, 85 to 100 pounds. LIVE STOCK. Cattle. (Three Prizes—First, Second, Third) Best pure bred Holstein bull, $1, .50, .25. Best pure-bred Jersey bull, $1, .50, .25. Best high-grade bull, any breed, $1, .50, .25. Cows. Best pure-bred Holstein cow, $1, .50, .25. Best pure-bred Jersey cow. $1. .50. .25. While he is at the front the "PORO" SYSTEM will take care of you. 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Perfumed with a balm of a thousand best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful news, also restores Gray Hair to its natural used with Hot Iron for Srtlightening. t by Mall, 10c; 10c Exarta for Postage. 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Section for Selling, $2.09 250 Extra for Postage Era Milling Co., The New Era POLAR BEAR The New Era Mill Madam Cotton's Wonder Grows Hair on The inventor of this Hair Grow ingredients, and containing everythi prevent Dandruff and Tetter, preven keeps it looking very nice at all t make the Hair sticky, but keeps it a awfully nice and straight without p you desire. I guarantee this Hair average of one inch a month, also to is Wonderful Hair Grower is Hair on Temples A Hair Grower, which is made of sixteen ing everything necessary to GROW Hair, ter, prevent the Hair from falling out, and ce at all times this hair grower will not keeps it soft and fluffy, it makes the Hair without pressing, but you may press it if this Hair grower to GROW Hair on an ath, also to darken gray Hair. Madam Cotton's Wonderful Hair Grower Grows Hair on Temples The inventor of this Hair Grower, which is made of sixteen ingredients, and containing everything necessary to GROW Hair, prevent Dandruff and Tetter, prevent the Hair from falling out, and keeps it looking very nice at all times this hair grower will not make the Hair sticky, but keeps it soft and fluffy, it makes the Hair awfully nice and straight without pressing, but you may press it if you desire. I guarantee this Hair grower to GROW Hair on an average of one inch a month, also to darken gray Hair. Price by Mail Prepaid: 1 BOX ..... $ .50 PRESSING OIL..... .50 SHAMPOO PASTE..... .50 Agents Wanted—Enclose 3c stamp for reply to letters. Send Post-office or Express Money Order payable to E. J. COTTON & CO. 9 W. Calif., Ave., Crown Burber Shop., OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. shoats under 100 pounds, $1, .50, .25. Horses. Best team of draft horses (any breed), weight 1.400 pounds or over, each, $1, .50, .25. Best team of mules (size and condition counts) $1, .50, .25. Poultry and Eggs. (Neater manner of dressing and uckling to count.) Best 1 doz, packed or preserved eggs, .50, .25, .10. Best coop, over or a year old, of Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, or Rhode Island Reds, $1.50, $1, .50. Note: Coop—1 male, 2 females. Best coop under 1 year, of Ply mouth Rocks, Wyandottes, or Rhode Islands Reds, $1.50, $1, .50. Best coop, over 1 year, of Leghorn or Minocan, $1.50, $1, .50. Best coop, under 1 year, of Leghorn or Minocan, $1.50, $1, .50. Land and Heathcorn Will promote a Full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength. Vitality and Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry. Try East India Hair Grower S. D. LYON8, Gen. Agent 314 East Second St. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Mfr. of the Celebrated "POLAR BEAR" FLOUR, The Best Flour forfam- ly use. Insist on your dealer giving you the best--that is "POLAR BEAR." Other brands are BELFLOUR and X T. C." Manufactured by Best 3 pounds headcheese, .50, .25. Best 3 pounds pork sausage, .50, .25. Man's shirt, unlaundered, .50, .25. Six buttonholes on cotton or wool, .50, .25. Best specimen featherstitching. .50, .25. Best specimen plain sewing. .50, .25. Best specimen shirt waist. .50, .25./ Most sensible kitchen apron. .50/ .25, .10. Best embroidered linen collar and cuffs (laundered), .50, .25, .10.