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Farmers' Champion
J. S. Soulk, Editor and Publisher
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TELEPHONE NO. 46.
For Next Attorney General
JOHN A. FAIN
Lawton Oklahoma,
NWrfV
New County Officers
Comanche county now has a
new set of officers, with the ex
ception of Treasurer and Super
intendent, the old incumbents
of these positions holding over
until the 1st of July; and Sheriff
Nix and Register of Deeds, Miss
Critcher, both of whom were re
elected. It is now to be seen how well
they fulfill their electioneering
promises along the lines of econ
omy and proficiency. Those, if
any, who fail to "make good"
will wish that they had a "mill
stone tied around their necks
and that they were cast into the
middle of the sea. Taxpayers
are tired and sick of paying out
their hard earned, and often
borrowed money, unnecessarial
ly for figure-heads and wall
llowers. They have called a
halt, and woe be to the political
aspirations of those who fail to
keep faith or heed the warning.
If the new Board of County
Commissioners continue as they
have started out, they will de
serve a crown of glory, bestow
ed by a grateful people.
One of the best, if not the very
best County Attorney in Oklaho
ma stepped "down and out" of
ofiice when John A. Fain "turn
ed the keys" of that ofiice over
to his successor. While the
important office of County At
torney should be filled by the
best legal tallent and integrity,
it is fact that Mr. Fain is too
big a man to waste his time and
tallent on such an office. He is
abundantly capable and worthy
of filling a far greater office.
We hope that some day we may
at least see him Attorney-General
of this great State. We have
been sincere in keeping his name,
in bold, black letters, at the head
of our editorial columns, an
nouncing him as our choice for
that office, for the past two
years, and we are glad to know
that it is "bearing fruit." Now,
that he is free from the office of
Prosecuting Attorney and is still
"yoked Up" with another equal
ly as good, the law firm of Fain
& Young will be one of the
ablest and most busy firms of
legal lights in tlio State.
Scott Ferris Still Climbing
And once again have our form
er statements been Verified, that
our beloved Congressman was
rapidly developing into one of
the giants of the Lower House.
One has to reset his stakes al
most once a week tjo keep up
with the floodtide of Scott Fer
ris. Mark our word, when he
does reach his high-water-mark
the waves of his intellectual
force will be dashing the shores
of National progress right at the
top. The following is good
news to Scott's constituents and
an honor to the great progress
ive State of Oklahoma:
Washington, Jnn. 11. (Spec
ial) Notwithstanding the fight
that has been waged against
him by so-called conservation
ist, Representative Scott Ferris
Saturday was almost unanimous
ly elected Chairman of the House
Public Lands Committee. The
vote in the Ways and Means
Committee stood 12 to 2.
The only votes registered
against the Oklahoma Member
being those of Representative
Ollie James, of Kentucky, and
Representative 1 .ner.of Illinois.
Representative Underwood, ma
jority leader of the House, back
ed I'erris through thick and thin.
The Chairmanship of the Pub
ic Lands Committee is consid
ered one of the most important
posts ot the House.
If it took Joe Bailey as long to
say good night' when he was
courting as it took Senator Joe
Baily to say "good by" to the
Senate it is a worder the "old
man" didn't take a broomstick
to him. Bailey's efforts, as well
as all others of his species, re
mind us of the foolish mad bull
who tried to stop a fast-going,
heavily loaded railroad train, and
their efforts will meet with the
same results. The Progressive
lion of this country has at last
been aroused, and commercial
vampires had better hide out.
Good by! Ex-Senator Bailey!
Farewell!
Ever since the election of
Woodrow Wilson there has been
a contest going on between the
Standpatters and Progressives
in the Senate. Wilson is in full
sympathy and accord with the
Progressive wing of the party,
himself being a progressive of
the Progressives. They are now
in control of the party machinerv
and will shape legislation in the
interest ot the great American
People.
The advent of 1913 witnesses
a series of resolutions on the
most gigantic scale ever attempt
ed. The year will end iinu'dst
the most stupendous accomplish
ments in the world's history, or
the humble editor of the Fat:
ers' Champion has failed to
read the signes of the times,
aright. Watch and see.
The parcel post system starts
off well and is operating in a very
satisfactory manner to the
officials at Washington. Post
master General Hitchcock is said
to bo delighted with the smoth
and steady running of this huge
undertaking. Of course it will
take some- little time to bring the
parcel post machinery to its
highest perfection and useful
ness, as experience will count
for as much in this as in all oth
large acheivements.
The Comanche County Tax
payers' League will meet this
evening, in the district court
room, at Lawton, for tho purpose
of recommending economic leg
islation to tho State Legislature.
Matters of local interest will also
be presented for discussion and
such disposal as the members
of the League think best.
Very often the path of failure
runs along the stagnant stream
of procrastination. This is as
true of communities as with in
dividuals. o
The parcel post has a backing
that will enable it to hold out
against any rate war express
companies may wage.
It begins to look as if Goven
or Sulzer, of New York, has no
boss excc-jl the one that every
married man has.
It begins to look as though
that Balkan league was nothing
more nor less than a Turkey gqb
bler. Hicks 1913 Almanac.
The Rev. Ill R. Hicks Al
manac for 1913 is now ready.
It is the most splendid number
of this popular Year Book ever
printed. Its. value has been
more than ever proven by re
markable fulfillments of its 3torm
weather and earthquake fore
casts this year. Professor Hicks
justly merits the confidence and
support of all the people. Don't
fail to send 35c for his 1913 Al
manac, or only $1 for his splend
id Magazine and Almanac one
year. The best one dollar in
vestmen possible in any home
or business. Send to Word
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J. B. STACKHOUSE - - - Prop'r
Oil has been discovered in the
Philippines. Isn't this a golden
opportunity to got rid of that
brown peril, by selling those
diBtant islands to John D. Rockefeller?
Blacksmithing
Firtt-Class Work
at Reasonable Prices
A. ROHLFS, Propr
When you need a good ait, or a
hat, or a pair of shoes, or anything
usually carried in an :: :: ::
Up-to-Date Store
be sure you come and see what a
cash dollar whI buy
We carry a full line of fancy and staple Groceries
Our prices are as cheap as the cheapest. Quality
of the best. Good goods and low prices. When
in town come and see me. Truly yours,
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Happy JTOYOlA Ane
New Year f .... J And A 1 1
We Expect to Continue,
for a time at least, giving tickets for your
purchases, which are redeemable when
you have secured $10 worth, by one of
those fine dishes. It has been a pleasure
to us to observe with what thankfulness
these magnificent presents were received
by the many that got them for Xmas.
We especially solicit the trade of all
those living on the rural routes; and,
as an inducement, we will pay the
postage on all packages weighing not
over eleven pounds. :: :: ::
We still handle the Star Brand
Shoes, because they arc better
Yours, Anxious
To Please
L.C. COFFIN
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