Daily Ardmoreite (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 27, No. 181, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 9, 1920 Page: 5 of 18
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DAILY ARDMOREITE
Pace fivp.
COIT FEiS ASKS . S
AllPRii II pii mm Mini
Program of Work Ardmurc Chamber
Of Commerce Proposes to Be for the
Upbuilding of the City and Prosperity
Of Its Inhabitants Much to Be Done
NiiJJV t n N M bn I IU UUY
feci On - Ml Tailors Ace
HE
UNDAY fa AY 9 1920.
ihlnffton May 9. HepmientU'
uthorizinff the secretary of the treus-
pry to purchaHe from time to tlmo
urinp the fiscal years 1920 and 1921
arm loc.4 bonds - In the aRjrroirutc
imount of $100000000.
is conferring with leaders
Mondell and Clark and will presi
'or action this wek treasury depart-
nont officials also will bo taken Into
(inference. Ferris' statement foU
own:
"The Introduction of my bill Is oe-
.osioned by tho fact that during Inst
uly the olivine farm mortKUKc bank-
rs instituted suit In Kansas City
n tho circuit court of appeals ehul-
nglng tho constitutionality of the
arm loan act on account of the tux
reo provisions of tho bonds issued
under the authority of tho farm
oan act.
This case was argued in tho nil-
iremo court the first week in Jiinu-
ry of this year und on last Monday
ho - court ordered u re-arifument of
ho case which In view of the reoeSs
Which tho court will shortly take
neans that the decision cannot pos-
ibly come until some time after this
ear.
"In tin meantime It is unwise If
hot Impossible to si ll farm loan bonds
A' here legality is under challenge and
t Is only from ibo proceeds of tho
kilo of bonds that farmers are er-
Itled to gt tho money through the
aim loan eystem.
"I understand that there are ill-
eady on hand with appraisals and
llle examinations already made ap-
plications for loans thoroughly closed
ip Aggregating JL'O.OOO.OOO and in ail-
litlon to this the normal needs of
he farms from now until October
vlll aggregate at the lowest mini
mum not ess th in I.iQ.OOU.UUO aildi-
lional.
The very abnormal financial situ
ation in the country with the price
of call money Increasing every day
make it almost impossible for farmers
who had expected to carry their In-
debtedness through this system tc do
r. and complaints ure already com
tiff In that muny of these applicants
:iro under the very shadow of for
klosure.
"I feel that congress could pirform
no greater service to agriculture es
pecially In these days when farm pro
ductlon is so uncertain and yet so
ibsolutely necessary than to see to
It as far as it is possible to do that
the financial needs of these faimers
tire taken care of."
NOTICE
On the 18th day of May 1920 be
ween the hours of 10 o'clock a. m.
ind 2 o'clock p. m. tit the city
ound In the city of Ardmore In Car
ter county state of Oklahoma I will
sell at public Bale the following prop
rty. to-wit:
fATo the highest bidder for cash the
i rniwiarintr oerierioeii hlock: une uuv
horse about 10 years old both hind
feet white branded H on left shoul-
der; one gray horse about 10 years
olj no brands vltiblo. "Will be sold
L'i satisfy pound fees.
I'lils Sth Uuy of -May. 1920.
MACK l'KTTIT
1'utind Keeper
the Dally Ardmore-
11 12 13 14 10
These programs are the result of
a thought survey of the entire mem-
bership of tho Ardmore Chamber of
Commerce as obtained through a
series of group meetings. It Is an ex-
pression of the most urgent and ob-
vious needs of the community at the
present time. In the natural course
of events other projects unforeseen
will present themselves for Immedi-
ate ' consideration and the decisive
action of the Chamber.
Tho accomplishment of the projects
Included In these programs will de-
pend upon Intelligent leaderships on
the part of the officers and directors
and enthusiastic co-operation on the
part of the membership. They present
a broad and comprehensive field for
organized community.
Major rrogriiiii of Work
The following subjects received par
ticular attention Indicating that thero
was already a largo volume of pub-
lic opinion In 'favor of their accom
plishment. The Chamber of Com
merce Is therefore In a position to litid
Immediate and wide support In its
activities' directed along these lines.
I'lanli I Indiistriil Development.
Promote the Industrial development
by lending all possible assistance - to
existing local Industries and by en-
couraging more industries to locate
here.
I'lunk City (iovernment.
Study the needs of anil develop
plans for a more progressive city and
county government.
I'lunk 3 (iood Itouds.
Khcourage in every
the building of good
Ardmore.
I'l'ilik 4 Streets.
Develop and promote an Intellig-
ent and comprehensive city-wide
si reel improvement plan.
Plank 5 Water Supply
Develop and promote a practical
and intelligent plan for providing
an adequate suply of pure water
and co-operate with the proper author-
ities in acquiring the same.
I'lunk 6 I louses.
Make a study of the needs of bet-
ter and more housing and seek ( to
develop a premanent and compre-
hensive plan to relieve these needs.
I'lank 7 Transportation
1'romoto the development of all
means of transportation In the city
and the opening up of a sufficient out-
let by proper railroad and interur-
ban connections.
Plan 8 Advertising.
Organize and direct an aggressive
advertising campaign looking to the
greater appreciation of Ardmore and
vicinity and encourage a buy-athonie
movement
I'lanli 9 Health and Sanitation.
Co-operate with the proper officials
In planning and organizing a com-
plete health and sanitary system and
providing for slt permanent maintenance.
way possible
roads out of
a topic that will Justify Its Im-
mediate transference to the Major
Program and the appointment of a
committee to begin work.
Plank I Parks and Cily lleautlflov
lion.
Stimulate the development of a
comprehensive park and play ground
plan and the organization and di-
rection of a city beautiful campaign;
that residents may have a greater
pride in their city.
I'lunk 2 Ijiw Enforcement.
Lend the strength of the Chamber
of Commerce to all movements In-
creasing the enforcement of the law.
Plank 3 High Cost of Living.
Give Immediate consideration to the
high cost of living and take steps
in an endeavor to reduce the same.
Plank 4 V. M. ('. A. and Y. W. 0. A.
Encourage the building of u Y. M.
C. A. and a Y. W. C. A.
Plank 5 Taxation.
Study the needs of and develop
plans for an honest assessment and
a modern equitable system of
taxation.
Plunk 6 Education.
Lend the strength of tho Cham
ber oi Commerce to all movements in-
creasing the quality of public Instruc-
tloa
Plank 7 Farmer Convenimices.
Endeavor to provide conveniences
for furmt rs. !
Plunk 8 .Musical Entertainment. !
Take steps to provide for the city ;
adequate musical entertainment.
And ieaft Old 1 Cost to t
(Published in
tie May 9 10
and 17 1920.1
OKLAHOMA FARMERS WANT
ZONE WAGE KATE FIXED
Enid. Okla.. May 8. A scale of
wages for harvest hands In Oklahoma
for the 1920 season was one of the
matters expected to bo discussed and
ucted upon at the meeting here to-
day of the Oklahoma Wheat Crowers"
Association. Farmers from all parts
of 'e state are attending.
tfuny members of the association
expressed themselves as favoring a
zone rate rather than a flat rate
as voted by Kansas farmers at a
recent nieeting at Hutchinson. Kansas
FORl'M OR IHS( TSSIONAL PRO-
GRAM. These are projects that require dis-
cussion and winning of a larger in-
terest and support before they can
be undertaken to advantage.
A single meeting of the Forum
may indicate a degree of Interest In
SI' PPLE.M EN'TA R V ACTIVITIES.
The following subjects were pre
sented but not by a vote suflicient
number to warrant their being plac
ed in the Major Program of work.
They may be introduced into the aotiv
itles of the organization as public
attention is attracted to them and as
there Is opportunity to carry them
out.
Adequate gas supply. I
Betterment of labor condition.
Confidence in banking institutions.
Censorship of amusements.
National Guard.
City Hospital.
. Boy Scouts.
Soldiers memorial.
Prevent formation of new county
In oil fields.
Better milk supply.
Building code.
Federal building.
Conventions.
Hoys Sentenced to the Reformatory
Jack Wall Dick Wilson and Earnle
Elliot were sentenced In Juvenile
court Friday afternoon to the Indus-
trial school at Pauls Valley for the
balance cf their minority they are
nil 1" years cf age.
In tho case of Elliot sentence was
suspended pending good behavior us
it was his first appearance before
the court.
The three were charged with steal-
ing an Oakland sedan belonging to
(.ieorge Croom last Sunday night.
Wall nnd Wilson have been In trouble
almost continuously for the past three
yeurs.
Use Ardmorelte WANT ADS an!
get results.
Cemetery Meeting Monday
The Ardmore Civic league will
meet Monday afternoon at S o'clock
In the audlloriumof Convention Hall.
f.'he meeting will be devoted exclu-
Sively to the cemetery. All friends
f the cemetery and of the city re-
irJUss of whether they are members
t the league or not ore requested
i lie present at this meeting.
v
TYER BROTHERS MOTOR CO.
GUARANTEED SERVICE
Automobile prices are still soaring with no relief
in sight. It behooves you thrifty auto owners to get
busy and have your old ears repaired and put in
shape for Spring and Summer use. . .
We have several used cars. Let us demonstrate
they are cheap. Will give some terms or trade
for property.
SHELTON TYER
Phone 501
WILLIAM TYER
7 and 11 B. St. S. W.
Drain Pipe and Trap all in One Piece
in front of Refrigerator Easy to get at
Easy
Payments
Price $65.00
'Showing our Holin SpliouKefrleeratorN'o. S'4 uud the
convenience of the drain pipe uud trap.
This type of drain pipe and trap can
not be improved. With the drain
pipe located at the front it can be
easily removed and cleaned. The
trap is built right into the bottom of
the refrigerator and is so construct-
ed that it is impossible for the air
to enter from underneath.
The trap is of solid brass and that'
portion of it which extends through
the floor of the refrigerator is pro-
tected by a steel sleeve thus form-
ing an air space which prevents any
possible condensation.
0
BASS
No..
Pay to the
Order oi -
Ardmore Okla.
Bell Tailors Bank
Any Customer
19.
$10.00
Ten and no-100
Dollars
(Good only at time order is placed)
Bell Tailoring Co.
Above Check is Good for $10.00 on any
Suit Tailored to Order
W DAYS ONLY!
Clip it out and bring it to our store select your Spring or Summer suit and
discount that amount from our original marked price. ifckJ82JL
Here's a chance to SAVE on your suit and get the Extra Pants FREE.
Here's joy to your pocketbook. Here's relief from the tyranny of old Hi
Cost Here's an oasis of money saving for you right here in the midst of
a burning desert of high-clothing prices prevailing everywhere.
Our variety of beautiful all-wool fabrics were
never more complete. You are sure to find just
the pattern you want at the price you want to
pay. And with this additional saving of $10
with the Extra Pants FREE you can save at
least $23.
Piffling it "All Over" The "Overall"
Qui in This Great Sale
And this sale will put "blue denim" in the shade. A great tailoring event in which all thought of profit
has been forgotten and charged to the making of new friendships and new trade good will. An adver-
tising occasion to entrench Bell Tailored Clothes still deeper and stronger in the favor of Ardmore's
thrifty men and wisest value-sekers.
Suits Tailored to Your Special Order
AND
UP
Iring Your Cheek for $10.00 and Make
a Real Saving
STORE OPEN EVENINGS
Exactly 213 West iMain Street
F. P. DOWLING Manager
PHONE 425
PHONE 425
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Easley, John F. Daily Ardmoreite (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 27, No. 181, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 9, 1920, newspaper, May 9, 1920; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc158518/m1/5/: accessed May 3, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.