The Altus Weekly News (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 1, 1918 Page: 1 of 10
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THE ALTUS WEEKLY NEWS
Devoted to the hum fit § of Altai and Jackson County
VOL XIX.
ALTUS, JACKSON BOUNTY. OKLAHOMA* AUGUST I. 1918
NQ 23
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ALTUS STATE BANK
Your Deposits
Guaranteed
ALTUS,
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j. b. a. robertson
Robertson Pays His Respects to
Alexander
In his speech at Miami, Okla.,
July ~22, July Robertson, the
leading candidate for governor,
pays his respects to Bill Alexan-
der. who has been misrepresent-
ing his position on the Oil and
Gas Three Percent Gross Produc-
tion Tax during the campaign.
He also refers to Bell Murray.
Among other things, Judge
Robertson said : '"It Alexander
can prove that, in his campaign
for the gubernatorial nomination,
he is not using state money in an
attempt to coerce banks and
bankers into supporting his can
didacy, I will contribute $50 to
the Miami Red Cross fund,"
Judge Robertson was schedul-
ed to speak at 8:30 o'clock p. m„
but owing to the fact that he
had spent the day campaigning
out in the country, he did not
arrive until 10:30 o'clock.
During his address Judge Rob-
ertson took notice of the fact
that a candidate for the guber-
natorial nomination had by innu-
endo endeavored to leave the
impression that he alone of all
candidates was not in favor of
imposing an exorbitant tax on
the lead and zinc mining indus-
tries,
"That candidate is probably
iiot in favor of placing an exor-
bitant tax on the zinc and lead
interests of Oklahoma, and I
know for a certainty that I am
not in favor of placing an exor-
bitant tax on the lead and zinc
industry of Oklshoma. That
candidate is claiming aa a sole
virtue an economic principle that
I and probably every other, can
didate support," said the speak
er.
Refering again to the state
money which Alexander, as state
treasurer controls, Judge Robert-
son asserted that Alexander, in
his attempt to coerce the banks
and bankers into supporting his
candidacy, had sent political ad-
vertisements to the banks, with
the request that the banks pub-
lish them in local newspapers.
"If Alexander can disprove
the assertion that he offered to
deposit $50,000 state money with
a bank, in exchange for a cam-
paign contribution of $500,1 will
give another $50 to the Miami
Red Cross fund," said Judge
Robertson, quoting the banker
in question as saying that the
proposed deposit was not worth
more than a political contribu-
tion of $250.
Judge Robertson said that his
position relative to the 3 percent
gross production tax has been
falsified by Alexander. "I have
never favored a reduction in the
tax,'" said Judge Robertson. .
wben Goveroor' Williams- wis a
candidate for governor, he re-
signed from the bench, and did
not accept pay from the state
while seeking another office.
'"When I was candidate four
years ago, I resigned from the
supreme court commission and
did not ask the taxpayers to sup-
port me while I sought another
office," said Judge Robertson,
declaring that Alexander not
only had not resigned as state
treasurer but was accepting pay
from the state for un rendered
services. "During the past four
months Alexander has done noth-
ing but campaign for office, and
doing it on the taxpayers' mon-
ey." said the speaker, "and if
he has handled the state money
in the manner charged he is a
dangerous man and not to be
trusted as governor."
Judge Robertson referred to
William H. Murray as a man
with aa exaggerated ego and
who if elected governor, would
•be out of harmony with Presi-
dent Wilson in war work as he
as while a member of congress.
"After Murray was defeated
for congress." said the speaker,
"he announced that he had been
drafted for governor. The peo-
ple of Oklahoma, sitting as an-
exemption board, have already
indicated that they will give Mr.
Murray a deferred classifica-
tion."
Judge Robertson pointed out
that Murray haa at all timea been
put of-harmony with his party,
and "When the election law was
first referred to the people Mur-
ray refused to apeak in its be-
half, and when the socialist elec-
tion referendum was before the
people Murray refused to speak
against that measure." said
Judge Robertson.
Western Union Telegram
Received at Altus, Okla.
6 KM OF 108 NL NL 6 Extra.
Weatherford, Okla., July 7:40 p.
m. 1918—Aug. 1.
Bub Ashlock,
Altus, Ok la-
Refuting the charge of Con-
gressman McClintic that J. W,
Bremer is a pro-German Mr.
Bremer has secured the follow-
ing Statement from County
Chairman Council of Defense.
"I h^reby certify that J. W.
Bremer, editor of the Weather-
ford Booster, is Secretary of Cus-
ter Connty Council of Defense
and county food adminstrator.
He has-been chairman of the Y.
M. Cs. drive for Weatherford
Troutman & Gosselin
Variety Store
Shirt Sale!
Saturday morning, August 8, at 9 o'clock, Men's heavy blue
Work Shirts of beat quality ^ Each
The best Ohio Double Dipped Matches Is box
First Monday Special!
Petticoata of best material, with embroidered bottom, also in
colors blue, purple and green, regular $1.25 and $1.85 values
98 cents each
Advance Showing Of 1
Fall Millinery
We have just received a shipment of Fall Millinery, all of
the latest shapes and styles, with prices very low, ranging
from $1.75 to $2.50 each
Save One-Half Your Ice Bill
The Kalamazoo Ice Blanket will do it. Price each ...I0o
These are but a few of the values to be found at this store
this week.
Troutman & Gosselin •
Variety Store
Watch Our Windows Watch Our Counters
and Cedar Township, County
Manager for the Red Cross
Christmas Membership Drive, has
made numerous patriotic speech-
es and took and active part in all
war work. He is also chairman
of the membership committee of
the local Red Cross Organization.
J. M. Anderson,
Chairman Custer County Coun-
cil of Defense.
Condensed Statement
Of Condition
AS RENDERED TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
AT THE CLOSE pF BUSINESS JUNE 29. 1918
resources.
Loans and Discount* $253,
,074
,350.
.700.
.0(H).
,450.
U. 8. Bonds «0
Federal Reserve Bank Stock 1
Building and Fixtures IX,
Other Real Estate 13
Cash and due
from banks $53,715.90
Bills of Exchange 36,994.73 90,710.88
Total - - $437,291.65
liabilities
Capital Stock $ 50,000.00
Surplus and Undivided Profits 13,064.87
Circulation ...... -V),000.00
Bills Payable 10.000.00
Rediscounts 17,000.00
. 297.226.7*
Total
$437,291.65
THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS CORRECT
J. S. WOOD. PRES.
WE WANT to close out every pump and slipper
for man, woman and childt which we are making a
great reduction in order to close out quick. Buy
now and lay them away for next summer if you do
not need them now as it will be a great saving to you.
Ladies' Pumps and Slippers
$2.95 Ladies' Slippers and Pumps M OC
sale price only ...
$3.50 Ladies' Slippers and Pumps 2.75
$4.95 Ladies' Slippers and Pumps J OC
sale price only 1.£u
$7.50 Ladies' Slippers and Pumps f E QC
sale price only —.—
sale price only..
Children'^ Slippers
$1.95 Slippers onlv S1.SS
$2.50Slippers only — 1.IS
$1.25 Slippers only -Ms
1.50 Slippers only 1—.—lilt
Men's and Boys' Oxfords
$3.95 Oxfords only — SI.J5
4.95 Oxfords only —~ US
6.00 Oxfords only — — 4.15
$6.95 Oxfords only.... _.... SS.SS
7.95 Oxfords only. .. —. S.Si
8.95 Oxfords only ... S.SS
On* apodal lot of Ladies' and Misses Slippers, worth up to take your
Choice only 95c
Qaality
J.B.ELUS
Price
Tells
THE DRY GOODS MAN
Sells
ALTUS, OKLA
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Orr, J. P. The Altus Weekly News (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 1, 1918, newspaper, August 1, 1918; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc276664/m1/1/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.