The Guymon Herald. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 30, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 29, 1920 Page: 1 of 4
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SECOND SECTION-FOUR PAGES
The Guymon Herald.
VOL. 30.
The Guymon Democrat was consolidated with
The Guymon Herald March 1st, 1919.
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1920.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
NO. 9.
gales of wind became highly charged
with electricity, possibly by friction
in the dust storm.
The state meteorologist, who made
a thoro investigation of these storms,
found that cooking utensils on stoves
j became so highly charged housewives
DUST STORMS CAUSE
ELECTRIC CURRENT
The electrical disturbance, which
was prevalent through the southwest
recently, during the high winds, and
in which many people were severely had"t; the handlea with h
.hocked, although there was neither cloth) not to prevent burni but to
lightning nor thunder, was caused by avoid the jn of seyere electric
static electricity, according to S D. ghocks from them Qne cage Wflg re.
Flora, state meteorologist, who has , ported to hjm where g stovepipe pass.
een investigating. i an jf0n roQ^ ave a contjnu_
Hutchinson motorists reported se-1 oug chafge of gparks to the roof &nd
vere shocks when they touched their their constant snappJng wag almost ag
cars, which became highly charged. | ,oud ag the clicki of a teleffraph
Lamed, Kinsley, Pawnee Rock and; instrument. Another observer re.
°^__pmr.ts_:ejp0rieid fLUt0m !!S , po^ed that sparks passing from a leg
of a stove to a copper wash boiler
coming charged with the current, be
coming short-circuited, and other
wise having trouble.
This is not, however, the first time has been "stepped
this phenomenon has occurred in this
lection.
Barbed wire fences became so
nearby made a noise as loud as a
match that suddenly ignites when it
on.
I The night time effects of these
I storms are startling in the extreme
i to an inexperienced person. Numer-
strongly charged that of a night time ' ous instances have been reported to
every barb has been seen to give off Mr Flora> where herdg of cattle have
a glow like a tiny incandescent elec-1 been geen with „ballg of fire ag large
trie light bulb. One well authenti- j ag marbleg on the tipg of their horns
cated case is reported where a wire I and a ranchman in cheyenne County
thus charged came loose during a high had the unique experience one night
wind and described an arc over the of drivjng cattle with thig continuous
grass, killing all vegetation it touched, j digplay from the}r horng and similar
A few years ago a prairie fire orr- balls of firC) which he described as
inated on the farm of J. W. Lough, a ]&Tge ag <<the cork of an ink bottle/-
ranchman near Scott City, which was at the top of each ear of tbe mule he
undoubtedly caused by a loose wire wag riding and alg0 at the end of his
charged from one of these storms riding whip._Hutchinson News.
falling upon a bunch of dry grass, j ■
In Meade County near Plains, a dog
had been chained to a metal clothes
ALAMO
The nice rain of last Sunday will
line. The ,line became 80 hiShly.be appreciated very much
charged during one of these storms j Some of the wheat ig fine in thig
the dog set up a prolonged howl of neighborhood.
misery, and every attempt to release Mrg Ruby Williams visited home
him was so "shocking" to the persons folkg oyer Sunday.
trying it they finally had to resort to gam Cochran belped Dale Worley
thick gloves to loosen the chain. I fix hig well lagt week
During the dust storms last month and jyjrg jjenry Jack are spend
many automobiles in Central and ing a few days with Mrs Jack-S par
Western Kansas were stalled when; Mr and Mrs Andy igh parfl
this static electricity accumulated in ent8> Mr and Mrs Andy Cochran.
their engines and stopped ignition. , Bmie Woriey js ;n Texas for a few
One of the employes of the United dayg
Water, Gas & Electric Co. managed A bunch of loose horses that run at
to drive his car when others stalled lar},e kiUed a mule colt of Dale
by letting a wire trail from the rear Wor]ey-s a few nights ago,
WHEAT GROWERS
GETTING TOGETHER
Two important wheat growers' con-
ventions will be held in Hutchinson
during May.
On Monday, May 3, the Kansas
wheat growers' conference will be
held, called by the county farm bu-
reaus, Grange, Farmers Union, and
other associations of farmers, to con-
sider the matter of wages for harvest
help, and arrangements to get ade-
quate help from over the country to
handle the wheat harvest.
On Tuesday, May 18, another meet,
ing will be held by the Wheat Grow-
ers' association, an inter-state organ-
ization of wheat raisers of Kansas and
Oklahoma. The purpose of this con-
vention will be to establish a mini-
mum price for wheat, which shall as-
sure the grower a fair return on his
investiment, and an additional charge
of 2% cents per bushel per month for
storing his wl^eat, This, it is thought,
will stabilize the price during the
year, and prevent a rush of wheat to
market after threshing, with a corres-
ponding fall in price.
The Association was formed in Ok-
lahoma and the first annual meeting
was held in Hutchinson, January 6.
The next meeting will be held at
Hutchinson, May 18th, at which time
the report of a price fixing committee
will be read and officers will be elec-
ted for one year.—Hutchinson News.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Gribble enter-
tained Mrs. Hanan and son Waldo
and family to Sunday dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. James Pedigo and
children enjoyed Cunday dinner with
Mr. Forbis' people.
A. M. Fankhouser, C. Knicker-
I hocker and Coy Speer attended all
day session of I, 0. 0. F. Lodge at
Liberal Monday.
The Block school closed Thursday
after a successful seven months' term
of school taught by Miss Vernina
Wood. The day was an ideal one for
' closing exercises and the patrons of
I the school which represented nearly
! the entire district, began to arrive
early with well filled baskets, and
, when dinner was ready, the tables
j fairly groaned with good things. Af-
ter a few well chosen words of
thanks by Mr. Blankenship, the jolly
company did full justice to the ample
spread, and promptly at 1:30 the
house was called to order by the
teacher. She gave a short address
of welcome, whiich was followed by
a well rendered program of songs,
readings, dialogues and recitations*
making up one of the best entertain-
ments of the kind we have ever lis-
tened to. Miss Wood has been with
us two years, and we regret to have
her leave our district, but join with
her many friends here in wishing for
her future success and happiness.
See us for prices on Prairie hay.
GUYMON HAY & GRAIN CO.
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Talking Machines
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axle of his car. | Qujte a crowd of folks attended
The wire grounded the charge and j preaching at Friendship Sunday night
the automobile |rolled off in fine; but it rained them out.
style, but it was necessary to keep
the wire trailing behind to avoid more
engine trouble.
After one of these storms has
passed green vegetation presents the
peculiar "cooked" appearance it has
after a killing frost.
What causes it? The dust, nothing,
more. The fine dust carried by the |
FARMS FOR RENT
Improved Section, 100 acres in cul-
tivation. Will give right party good
deal on breaking out 200 acres of
sod; also have some improved quar-
ters.
OKLA., TEXAS LAND & LOAN CO.
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BLOCK
Mrs. Hanan of Hutchinson and son
Waldo and family, called on Mrs.
Knickerbocker and family Friday.
Superintendent Holbrook of the
U. B. church conducted Quarterly
Conference ijit the Chapel Monday
evening and also preached an inter-
esting sermon.
C. H. Miller of Hico, Texas, re-
cently sold his farm here to Mr. Parks
of Hooker.
Mrs. Crecelius and son arrived the
first of the week from Perryton,
Texas, for a visit with her daughter,
In the purchase of a talking machine remember
your home is the best place on earth and deserves
articles of QUALITY.
A COLUMBIA TALKING MACHINE will be
in keeping with that home. Quality you know re-
mains long after the price has been forgotten.
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For the home there should be nothing too good
Bubble Books For The Children
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Mrs. Earl Williams and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams' an
mother, Mrs. Whitney of Hooker,
were Alamo visitors Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges and son of j
Prairie Rose, called on Mr. and Mrs. I
Syd Noe Wednesday.
Mr. Marshman, a former resident
here, arrived from Chicago the last
of the week after an absence of ele-
ven years.
Miss Louella McCray and Billy Wil-
liams were married at the home of
the groom's brother at Optima Sat-
urday evening, and began housekeep-
ing at once at their place of residence
near Alamo. These young people j §
are well known and have a host of; j|
warm friends to wish them success
and happiness.
Quite a number from this neigh- _
borhood attended the closing day g
exercises at Brown's Corner school g
! Saturday evening and enjoyed a well =
M\ rendered and interesting program, |g
1 j which reflects much credit on the j |
Hitcacher, Miss Grace McElroy and the
pupils.
Our bubble books with baby talking ma-
chine records are just what the children
need. They are instructive, and a delight
for the old as well as the young. Come in
and look them over, and do not forget our
record stock is new and complete.
B. F. Garst Music Co.
The place to purchase Hallet & Davis Pianos established 1839,
and Singer Sewing Machines established 1834.
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Here's
a Useful
Garage
The above illustration shows an example of modern efficiency
in garage construction. Every inch of space is utilized! Attrac-
tive servants' quarters are made a part of the building at little addi-
tional expense. The tool room and room for the motor car take up
no more space than is absolutely necessary.
Garage rent is money needlessly expended when it can be in-
vested in a home garage of that practical and unitjue design. It is
useful because it is built on serviceable lines.
A plan of this garage and others, we will be glad to show you-
Mr. Motor Car Owner—and give you an estimate of its c st of con-
struction. It is a part of our FREE building service. Write or call
Comley Lumber Co.
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA.
Our Biggest Week
Arrange Now to Attend
Things you have wondered about; Questions of economic im-
portance ; ""Charles F. Horner's Own Company"—Fine Voices—
Orchestra; Famous Comedy—New York Cast; Splendid Music All
Week.
SIX GREAT LECTURERS
Patriotism; Economy; World Affairs; Salesmanship; Se-
crets of Science; National Problems.
Every Day Full Redpath-Horner Chatauqua
at Guymon, Okla., Begins May 19, Closes May 24
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Season Tickets-Adults $3.30, Children
$1.10, Which Includes War Tax.
C. A. NASH, Secretary
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