Okeene Democrat (Okeene, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, February 8, 1918 Page: 1 of 8
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OKEENE DEMOCRAT
U. S.
Thrift
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Successor to OKEENE EAGLE, Volume 24, No. 21
Okeene, Oklahoma, Friday February 8, 1918
Volume 2, No. 21 of OKEENE DEMOCRAT
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War Insurance for Soldiers.
The Democrat is in receipt of a
telegram from the Oklahoma
state Council of Defense urging
us to emphasize the necessity for
all enlisted men carrying war in-
surance. The Treasury depart-
ment has been authorized by
Congress to provide insurance for
oUiers and sailors now in the
service at an average rate of about
sixty cents per month for each
one thousand dollars. This in-
surance is in addition to all other
nrotect'on f u r n is h e d by the
Government. It not only pro-
tects the dependents of the soldier,
but it also provides liberal bene-
fits to the soldier in case of dis-
ability. This insurance can be
carried for five years after leaving
the service, after which time it
can be transferred into a policy
without physical examination.
Application for this insurance
must be made before February
12th, or within one hundred and
twenty days after entering the
service. The benefits of this in-
surance are so liberal and the cost
so light that every person with a
relative in the service should write
to him, calling his attention to the
benefits offered, before February
12th. Where assistance is needed
in meeting the payments, those
w.io are at home owe it to the lad
who has gone to help him meet
his payments.
See Henry B. Walthal in his life’s
supreme effort, "THE TRUANT
SOUL,” at the Majestic, Saturday,
February 9th, beginning at 3 P. M.
and continuing until the lights go
out. Eight reels of the best pic-
ture yo i ever saw and the price
is only 10^ and 25^.
An Open Letter.
They Caught Him in
His Sock Feet
To the Patrons of the Okeene
Public School—You should feel
proud of the school conditions in
Okeene this year. You have a
splendid building, well heated,
lighted, properly ventilated and
sanitary water facilities. You
have a spacious auditorium and a
well equmped gymnasium and
these will do much to develop
your children both physically
and mentally.
This year your High School has
been accredited with the Univer-
sity and this affiliation will be a
great advantage to the pupils who
seek higher education.
At the beginning of the school
year was a crowded condition in
the grades but this difficulty was
overcome by employing another
teacher. Next year the old
school building may be remodeled
and ample space be provided for
this increase with but very little
added expense.
You have a superintendent who
is intensely interested and work-
ing earnestly for the betterment
of your schools: a corps of teach-
ers who are striving to give to
your children the best of instruc-
tion. Do not hinder their prog-
ress by adverse criticism. Give
them your hearty support and co-
operation and in a short time you
will find your town noted for its
schools.
Mrs. Lloyd C. Smith
Co. Supt.
Mrs. Geo. Yarnell returned Sun-
day from Longdale, where she has
been for some time at the home
of her mother. We are glad to
report that she is improving.
After Supper—What?
The household was peaceful
and serene. Old Tabby was pur-
ring on the rug. The master of
the house was perusing the latest
issue of Okeene Democrat. Only
Mrs. Bergthold was laboring un-
der excitement she had difficulty
in concealing. Then along about
7:30 the stillness of the night was
broken by the trampling of feet,
big feet little feet, and medium
sized feet. The door was thrown
suddenly open and there entered?
to the surprise of the gentleman of
the house, friends to the number
of twenty-six.
Mr. Bergthold was thirty-three
years old Tuesday, February 5th,
and his wite and friends took this
delightful method of reminding
him that tempus fugits. After the
excitement of their arrival had
somewhat subsided a 11 present
joined in having a most pleasant
evening of social enjoyment.
Games were played and later Mrs.
Bergthold provided delicious re-
freshments, which no one refused.
At a late hour the friends de-
parted, wishing their host many
pleasant returns of the day.
Saturday last was a day of gold-
en sunshine and warm southern
zephyrs. And, in spite of the fact
that the roads had not yet gotten
in very good condition for travel-
ing, Main Street was lined with
cars and the sidewalks were too
narrow to accomodate the crowds.
Merchants wor€ a grin a foot long
in the evening, for they had been
selling goods all day. Even the
newspapers took in a few sub-
scriptions.
Mr. Harris, manager of Rucker’s
Cash store reports that the store
enjoyed an especially good trade
on Saturday last. His Stock Re-
ducing Sale had been well adver-
tised and he had the goods to
back up the advertising. An ad
in the Democrat, backed with the
goods and service, will win out
any old day.
An event extradordinary has
been arranged by Mr. Harris for
next Saturday night after supper.
Just read the ad on the first page
of this issue and you will be
certain to join the crowd there
that evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fanning
spent from Saturday until Tues
day visiting the latter’s sister,
Mrs. E. C. Clutter at Enid.
To Trade
Will trade leading 1917, six-
cylinder automobile and 1916 Ford
as good as new, for stock as fol-
lows: American Glass Casket
Manufacturing Company and
Kingfisher Farmer’s Oil Company.
Address Box 142, Hitchcock Okla-
homa. adv.
Fredrick Uhlig, of Shattuck,
who is a well known character in r
these parts, came to town Saturday
last and has been circulating
among his old friends. Mr. Uhlig
is now about seventy years old
and was recently heard to wonder
as to what he would do when old
age eventually overtook him.}
Picture framing to order at
Howley & Sons’ Furniture Store.
Before You Build
Whether you contemplate building a
house, bungalow, barn, garage-anything
at al!--come in and talk it over with us.
We can offer you practical ideas and sug-
gestions that will save you money, time,
trouble and worry. Our experience with
materials, our knowledge of the belt
methods of building, these are at your
service and are offered freely and cheer-
fully. .* .* .* .*
Ruth-Nelson Lumbet* Co.,
A. C. RUTH, Manager
AFTER AUPPER
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At RUCKER’S, Okeene, Okla.
SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 9TH
A Feast of Bargains to which All Are Welcome
' and Invited Guests
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Bleached Muslin
Calico, assorted colors
Men’s Hose
700 Yards Gingham
7-8 of yard wide, not over ten
Not over ten yards to customer,
In black, worth 20c. and 25c.
Apron Gingham, regular price
yards to one customer
regular price is 15 cents.
After Supper Saturday Night
15c. Buy all you want
Saturday Night at
Saturday Night at
TWO PAIR FOR
Saturday Night at
7 l-2c.
7 l-2c.
25 cents
7 l-2c.
FREE with $1.00 purchase of Dry Goods 1 pound 30c. Peaberry Coffee--Ft rules for school children
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