The Depew Independent October 1, 1920 Something We are Proud of This week Doctor Coppedge has been moving into his new building, which is about the finest brick building in town. The fixtures and soda fountain and back bar are second to none in Creek County. In stead of shelving he has installed glass door cabinets. The entire building is wired for electricity and he has a minature brick building at the rear of his store, that houses his Delco Lighting system, which lights up the store like the noon day sun. The Doctor is to be complimented on his enterprise, in spending his money in helping to build up the town. ----- Salvation Army Drive Next Week Commencing October 4th the Salvation Army will ask the citizenship of Creek County to raise $4300.00 to help them carry on their good work. A bunch of Drumright’s live wires were down here Wednesday at an impromto meeting at the Harrington-Pettegrew store, Max Donaldson and C. N. Lee were selected as the proper men to see after raising our part of the amount, which is $300.00. Any ex-service man will tell you how much good the Salvation Army did during the war and are carrying on a work now that is "passed up" by most all other organizations. Most of the money raised in Oklahoma in this drive will be spent in Oklahoma. It is planned to build a maternity home at Oklahoma City among other things. All those wishing to contribute to this worthy cause may call at the Donaldson Brothers store or the Depew National Bank and either of the above named gentlemen will receipt you for the amount you wish to "kick in." ----- Harding to Blind Soldiers Boys Upon the occasion of a visit of a delegation from Wyandot county, Ohio, to Senator Harding at his home in Marion, the Senator spoke in part as follows, this portion of his address being prompted by the presence of two Wyandot County soldier boys who were blinded at the battle of the Argonne:

"MY COUNTRYMEN! Two sons of Wyandot County are here today, who have made the greatest sacrifice for country which men may offer short of life itself. They were blinded under the Flag, our Flag, in the Argonne! I want to publicly pledge to them, and to their comrades who suffered impairment for a full part in life, the Republic's unfailing and grateful consideration. They are the heroes of a nation and civilization preserved. And I want to pledge them something more. I know what inspired their heroism. I know what made them proud soldiers of the Republic. They were fighting for America, and American rights. They answered the challenge of American National rights. The fought to defend American lives, American Freedom on the seas, and American ideals of international relationship. If it had been for democracy alone, they would have gone when Belgium was invaded. If it had been for humanity alone, they would have answered the Lusitania’s sinking. Their hearts were stirred. Their supreme offering was made when America was imperiled! They are never to see Old Glory, sublime at home, and signaling our concept of freedom and justice throughout the world. But I pledge to them this afternoon an assurance in their hearts where their blind eyes can not convey-there never shall be a substitute for the STARS AND STRIPES they last beheld." ----- A. F. Hale returned from Indianapolis, Indiana, last Friday. He reports an enjoyable trip. He marched in line with 60,000 other veterans of the Civil War, in the parade at the National Encampment. ----- Cotton Takes a Drop Last Saturday cotton dropped several dollars per bale, and now the market is on the bum. It is bringing between6 and 7 cents in the seed. A great many are having their cotton ginned and will hold it for a better price, which we think a good plan. It is pretty tough on the farmer, to have to sell his cotton for around 20 cents in the lint, when the cost of production was several cents more than that, but already other commodities are on the downward trend, and it may not be as bad as it appears.