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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
4 WOMAN TEACHERS RECORD.

Ella Flagg Young. who for fifty-six
years has been engaged in the work
Of teaching school or Of managing the
Affairs OF the great school city OF Chi
cat0. recently resigned her office OF
superintendent of schools and retired.
having reached the age OF seyenty-one
years. Fifty years she served as
teacher. and the last six years has
fPen spent as superintendent OF the
9rest public school system Of Chicago
While she has Fassed the three score
and ter mark. she Is still vigorous and
y likely to live many more years dur.
ing which she will no doubt have
much TO say and much to do relative
to the befsering OF the conditions OF
the teaching profession.
MIS-. Young was the first woman to
huld the position Of superintendent OF
re rhIeage schools. and while her
Sin years tenure Of office was beset
hg tremendous difficulties and the
Vaccinations Of political wirepullers
N 1au down Tire manarement 81
lhe great nieee Of educational ma
Alnerx si'h the knowledge that il
q N fetier rendition than when she
&nt coB.nani Of It.
VWhot 4 inarye 'ous sueonnt Of vood
6nch n woman accomplishes In the
0du1d Fbr fifts-s!s years or more she
~ been irplning the minds Of child
hrod erd yopth alone l'res Of culture
ana Refinement and usefu'nefs. Thous-
fe1~ r. minds hsvn teen given the'-
ff->f ~ Ffa " fhis goci woman A
rhtId thst avss sts Years ri aer when
~ taught her first school would now
= eiMtysfwo wears OF az. a PRAY
4elge1 grandfather or grandmother
Mat eereer dould - greater than
~ u Ella Flage Young.
(
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
-eNDENT to the
Times recently ex-
.llself as follows. re-

~ Times recently ex-
n mself as follows, re-
larding exhibition:
4 am something of an artist my.
self. and while ! do not belong TO
the very old school OF highly finished
work. do admire a picture that
bears some resemblance to the thing
1t was intended to represent.
"At the late exhibition at the Fine
Arts society's gallery there were
'nudes" that do not and never did
and, God willing. never will--ra-
semble "the huRlan form divine"
What the now line of art Is to lead
TO Is beyond my comprehension. |
doubt If the artists themselves could
guess. Can 1t be possible they see
things as they paint thnrl, or a.
they just seeing things" In the :
nacular? II occurs to me how
rible 1t would be II, in the prog
of the ages, human being NC
grow to look like some of the N
strosities that are exhibited in lis
name Of artiv
It IL not strange that lover Il
art Is sometimes constrained to woa
der what has come over the spirit
Of artists dreams that they should
SO maltreat the ideas and ideals
which have passed muster for ages
II Is not only the devotee OF the
academic style who is hurt over the
exhibitions Of wanfon disregard fer
all the laws Of drawing, cor positioa
and color, but even the modern or.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
I ANUARY IA the first month Of the

T ANUARy IA the first month Of the
year. For this reason we should
not be too impatient with IT, Tho
succeeding months improve steadily.
which shows that practice Is neces.
sary to make even calendar per-
feet
January arrives after winter has
taken off its things and has settled
down for keeps. II Is one Of our fin
est indoor months. but Is not affec-
tionately regarded by fishermen. base
ball players or scenery sellers. Ma
turc Is as beautiful In January az she
is In July. but very few people wor-
ship her. II is too much trouble to
shovel snow of of her face.
January is a fine month In which
to read "Pickwick Papers, THE De-
cline and Fall Of the Roman Empire" :"
Potash and Perlmutter," and other
gems of literature. II takes some
practice TO do this. hnt a man soon
learns how to chauffeur book with
one hand and furnace with the
other and can absorb great deal Of
learning during the cold winter even
ings. When January is In good form
and Is going strong. the owner OF an
old-fashioned tepid-air furnace has to
have his meals brought down to the
cellar to him and only escapes now
and then % shovel 345 lineal feet OF
sidewalk after each snow. 1t takes
broad man to accommodate snow
shovel lame back and coal.shovel
lame back at the same time without
confusing the two and getting his
treatments mixed.
January Is a favorite month with
the amateur gardener. In this month
he does his finest work. At no time
of the year is he so happy as he is in
January as he sits by the FIRE during
the evening. growing ten-pound po-
tatoes and melons which have to be
cut with a two-man saw. Nursery
men become rich In January by ac-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The following instance of the sue.
cess OF cross-examination Is doubly
interesting as it shows Lincoln in
his first defence at murder trial.
The evidence of the guilt and iden.
tity OF a certain witness (the last
was morally certain. But his story
was to the effect that he saw Gray
son tLincoln's client) fire at Lock-
wood tthe murdered mani, saw him
run away. and then picked up the
deceased. who died instantly.
Lincoln: And you were with
Lockwood Just before and saw the
shooting?
Witness: Yes.
Lincoln: And you stood very near
TO them?
Witness: No, about 20 feet away.
Lincoln: May It not have been 10
feet?
Witness: No It was 20 feet or
more.
Lincoln: In the open field?
Witness: No. in the timber.
AAh~oih. "HdN hlfu VI uUPTs
Witness: Beech timber.
Lincoln: Leaves on 1t are rather
thick In August?
Witness: Rather.
Lincoln: And you think this Dis
tol was the one used?
Witness: II looks like II.
Lincoln: You could see defendant
shoot, see how the barrel hung and
all about It?
Witness: Yes.
Lincoln: How near was this to
the meeting place?
Witness: Three quarters of a milo
away.
Lincoln: Where were the lights?
Witness: Up by the minister's
stand.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Current Poetry


Hortcnse Is bounded on the aorth
BY such pretty hat
II seems bit Of Eden whi.l
Ny eyes are looking at.
To eastward. lace and furbelowo
OF won1rous shape and kind.
Quite da2 sg to my vision, provo
That los not always blind.
To south cl is. ire .iny feet
In candid si.Een hose,
That carry her across my heart
In shoes with velvet bows.
To westward. sheerest draperieo
In rainbow tints, suggest
That goddesses. 1t least. should b
Not always too much dressed.
Cut where to find her inmon
thoughts
hold no magic chart.
Geography does not computo
Degrees to find her heart.
So I'll explore. both lar aud near.
Its secret for my own,
In frigid or In temp'rate or
(Fate grant : arrid zone.
20 rork ssa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
A Popular Method

"H0w In the world can ever
break into the poetry market and
get the critics to notice me?"
Get a job driving a garbage
wagon. Then some day when the
Teeking Is especially good. 20 to a
magazine Office and hand in some OF
your best verse You will at once
become known as The Garbageman
Poet your verses will be twice as
good as II you had written them ON
bond linen at a mahogany desk, and
your success and notoriety will be
assured"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Ice palaces and hockey games which
flourish In that climate The style of
January used in the United States
south OF Minnesota is not stable
enough to encourage ice palaces, how
ever. The only ice palaces erected in
the United States are those built by
Ice men. They are made out of ice
and last all summer, but they are not
popular.
In January the principal amuse-
ments are skating. sleighing, and at
tending annual meetings. January Is
now a more pleasant month than It
was when 1t was first discovered, but
II will be still further improved as
soon as some method of heating.
cooling and ventilating street cars at
the same time can be devised.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Peoples Legal riend

Lincoln: Threc-quarters Of a mile
away?
Witness: yes--l answered ys
twlste.
Lincoln: Did you not see candle
there, with Lockwood or Grayson?
Witness: No. What would ws
want candle for?
Lincoln: How then did you SEQ
the shooting?
Witness tdefantly): BY moon.
light.
Lincoln: You saw this shooting
at 10 at night, in beech timber. three
quarters Of mile from the lights,
saw the pistol barrel. saw the man
fire. saw 1t 20 feet away, saw II all
by moonlight? Saw II nearly . mile
from the camp lights,
Witness: Yes. ! told you 10 BE-.
fore. I
Tho interest was now 30 intense
that men leaned forward to catch
the smallest syllable. Then the law.
yer drew out a bluecovered almanac
from his side-coat pocket. opened II
slowly, offered II In evidence, showed
II to the Jury and the court, read
from page, with careful delibera-
tion, that the moon on that night
was unseen and only arose ct one
the next morning. A
Following this climax Lincoln
moved the arrest Of the perjured
witness as the real murderer, Jay.
ing: Nothing but a motive to clear
himself could have induced him 20
swear away so falsely tie life Of
one who never did him harm."-,
Tracts in Court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Farmers Of Prussia have been re-
onested by the government TO increase
their acreage OF the sugar beet. Mo
lasses from the sugar fields is a valu-
able feed for horses a, the front and
II becoming the chief article OF feed.
As the farmers of Germany always
lend their willing ears to the advice
OF their minister Of agriculture. they
are certain TO 20 in strong for sugar
beets in 1916. Is this hint that the
dove OF peace has decided to hide
out for another year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
lie Favored Non.I'repare,lness

q. 4 certain person agreed to put
ma piece Of corn for me. aeas 10
provide the ground and plenty Of fer
filfSino mdfesfaI. he iods 10 do the
icork and each OF as icas to hare
one'haf. did my part 10 the letter
and ne put In only obouf hav Of
sthdf ne agreed to. aud didnt cork
II enough 10 make II do ,reu. He
cut oniy part OF Il and len the rest
to BE- destroyed by the rain and
aeind. and shoes no signs of husk-
ing II. Gun I take charge Of II and
take his share to pay for the husk-
tngf
A. You are entitled to preserve
the property by taking such steps
as may be reasonably necessary and.
under your statement Of the facts.
are entitled to bring suit for breach
OF the contract.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

''My old Scotch uncle Is coming
TO this country with his firms check
for $4,000 to pay for a coal mine.
and I'm sorry for him."
"Why-is the mine a flivver?"
mo, the mine is all right. But
my uncle is SO Scotch 1t is mighty
hard for him to come across with
that much money"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

( Free rent is to be given the needy
widows Of Carranza soldiers for a
year. Why not free rent for the needy
widows OF all Mexican soldiers? Is
1 widow to blame because her hns-
hand was so unlueky as to fight on
isbe 1oeinr eidpo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Vest Pocket ESSAYS


companying amateur gardeners In
their dreams. but no nursery man is
foolish enough to come around in
July 10 pay IA friendly call.
In Canada, January is greatly be-
loved because OF the toboggan slides,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Under the new ruling an athlete
Who permits his name to be used az
the head Of an article as its author.
&heFi II was actually written by some
body else, Is professional. Profes-
hIonal what! CRATER?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

A baby's tummy viii stand a great
many hard knocks. IL II sturdIly
built fer the purpose. Give II a
chance. II Is capable OF keeping
nice and warm against heavy odds.
Don't ecGqle Z.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Please oire a remedy for the hook
icorm disease.
Ansuer-Five or ten drops Of the
oil Of chenopodIum tAmeriean
wormsced) given In capsules or ON
sugar. on empty stomach. followed
In two hours by about double dose
Of castor oil-the treatment should
be repeated for two or three days.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Noyellxnl STUFF

"she merely played with the food
on her plate. ANY Novel
She probably gave the bread
roll. the butter playful pat. did
turn with her fried eggs and tlckled
the pigs feet.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

II was In the Serbian army" the
stranger said. through his clenched
teeth and his interpreter.
"Yes. but you are shot In the
facet" said the man who keeps track
Of current events.
"Ah. yes. got nervous and looked
back"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Indiana Republicans have indorsed
Fairbanks for the nomination next
Jlne. and that Is where there Is
eetious difference OF opinion between
lndiana and all the rest of the coui-
try. including the Colonel
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Slight Difference

Slight Difference
why do you stare so at that girls
costume? She has vested right to
dress as she pleases!"
vested right be hanged! Who
said anything about vested right
It was her pantaletted left was
rubbering at"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

- Var may cripple movies, II Is re-
pcft4d. because Of a shortage OF chem
iG10o FOR making films. Cynics will
cite this as proof that even war Is
dot a. unmixed woe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Tho Serbian Treasury has been TAX
- - Paris Il is not the first time
Z national treasury has been taken
t1tte.. II the Mexican reports were
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Health Of
q
"a
indiaal Address au letters william Brady
Of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

releasing .Huerta on account of
~ health the Government should re-
Mn the speedy recovery OF one Char
loo Nj. Morse in like circumstances.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Father note by the morning
paper that Greece IL still unyield-
ing.
Son--One shouldn't expect Greece
to soften in cold weather. except un-
der fire.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
For Chewing Purposes

Wanted-Large, clean white rags,
Brought to this ofilee.--Knoxville,
Tenn, Journal and Tribune.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Tue London Times. which does not
love Kitchener wants him sent to the
H(kons But anywhere would do
~ - Il got him out OF the Cabinet.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

IT isn't the girl who grows 'ndig.
nant when he tries 10 Liss Er hat q
man breads. II is the Sone VINO
laughs at him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Einnigin Filoxofy

q yez find amy throuble iovin'
other people. use on thin some nv
what yez have been wa-astin' on
yersilf.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The State of Ohio is n establish
apostal svstcm for the service of rho
various State departments enfirelr
sararase from that Of the Naticfsl
Government In the ssatehouse vii
be nlacei central posfnsfice Which
rill handle pil the r-ai' sent frof
cre department to another.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Another aeroplane company has
ool1 out to syndicate. Looks as tho
-g1etion was not going 10 be neg
leceod here much longer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
S!e!ea!!ap9ho)9 !!
Jay E.House, ~

Having noted the charge hat uanc.
Ing Is hugging set to music. Eph
Wiley wants to Enow II there IS any
combination that beats It.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Forty.four families who perform no
rret"l service in iiis country have a
yearly income equal 10 100000 wage
oarners at an Average OF sto1.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

kiowa County had pleasant
Christmas. owing. il IL said, to the
vigilance of Sheriff Terry who didn't
allow bootlegger to ply bis trade in
the county.
The librarian at Tulsa reports
heavy falling Off in the number OF
readers of books during the year 1919.
A great many more books were read
In 1914. -.
lee Startzman of Enid Is treatin;
his friends 10 a look al a cenu'ne
Roman cutglass taken from the ruins
Of Pompeli
Nearly 1000 damage cases have
been settled by the Santa fe at Ard
more without going to court. Only
1853 are now outstanding.
One million dollars worth OF prop.
erty changed hands In Tulsa during
the year 1916.
One l4awton merchant Is easy. Eight
counterfeit dollars were successfully
showed over on him one day this week.
George priestly of Bartlesvile who
VAS National Committeeman of the
Republican party OF Oklahoma four
years but who went over to the Pro
grcssive5 wants to get back and has
his hat In the ring for the old job.
The city marshal of Ardmore has
adopted new policy. II is TO give to
hobos only bread and water. 1t hs1
brought about wonderful results SO
far and the city Jail will soon be
empty It is expected.
Charlie King and his wife went into
court Thursday holding hands like
lovers and asked for divorce. Demon
Run got the better of the young man
and he told the court that he wanted
his wife to have the divorce on ac-
count Of II.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Women have grown more recon-
ciled to the fact that beauty Is only
skin deep, since film-y beauty Is at
such q premium.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The books show that good many
who profess to belong to the Don't
Worry Club have been suspended for
non-payment Of dues.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

II costs Great Britain on an average
600 year for each man In regular
army at the present time.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

0ogins to look like Taft for the
supreme bench to succeed Lamar.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The Oklahoma City Times. under
the new management. looks crisp and
hoppy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

HoN ever much they cost. good
ruodo pay for themselves in the long
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

We hate to disturb tradition. but q
fierce bull Is less dangerous than !
gentle COW with young calf by her
side.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Yea have noticed that the da,s are
eottine longer now.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

To an elderly woman "home" Al.
ways is the town where her cA.llrea
are buried.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

II Is to be regretted that % com.
Portable a performance as picking
ones teeth should be considered bad
form.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Aemeepherieslly speaking, 1915 is
s0to1as cut veh
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

There Is an axiom to the effect that
care will XIII cat. But II you really
wish TO rid yourself of the cat. a.
fighting dog Is more satisfactory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
Penalty OF Greatness

How would YOU like 10 have n gang
" secret service men accompany you
on . honeymoon?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Piles Cured in 70 II Dave
Druggists refund money II pAZ0
OINTMENT saiis ~ cr~a Its'ne.
niird Hlnnd're O. prosr-asng plies.
First application gises relief. 5oc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

A mans value after death depends
great deal on whether he was killed
by a railroad train or died 1T tho
hands Of tho doctors.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

philadelphia surgeon is comtai.
ine diseases peculiar - certain raees
ny transfusing to patients blood ff1ti
u. mLers OF other raeeg that seem I'M
rlune TO the maladies.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Thousands OF Koreans have applied
for Russian citizenship. with a view
oi joining the Russian army.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Over SO per cent Of the population
oi Pennsylvania is occupied In some
gainful occupation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

There Is no age limit for generals
In the British army. the only stand
ard being efficiency.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The daily output of the United
States Mint at Philadelphia Is esti
mated al 100000.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

There are over 1.500 Esperanto So
cieties In the world.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
= u MMM n Il 2HA y u 4 \ \
n OVER THE STATE. n
~ y ~ y = = = = = 4 E 2 = Z

Kiowa County had a pleasant
Christmas, owing. il IL said. to The
vigilance of Sheriff Terry who didn't
allow bootlegger to ply bis trade in
the county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The librarian at Tulsa reports
heavs falling off in the number OF
readers of books during the year 1919.
A great many more books were read
In 1914. 80.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Lee Startzman of Enid Is treating
his friends 10 look al a renu'ne
Roman cutglass taken from the ruins
oi Pompeli.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04
0D y = n = r Rw H = = .
" REALM OF CURIOUS. N
i n = = h n r n r n y j y =

Thirty-one languages are spoken by
the variety OF races in the Philippine
Islands.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

The empire OF lapan includes near
II 1000 Islands.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Nearly 1000 damage cases have
been settled by the Santa fe at Ard
more without going 10 court. Only
l5s are now outstanding.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

Thirty-one languages are spoken by
the variety OF races in the Philippine
Islands.
The empire OF lapan includes near
II 1000 Islands.
There are over l.500 Esperanto So
cieties In the world.
The daily output OF the United
States Mint at Philadelphia Is esti
mated at 100000.
There Is no age limit for generals
in the British army. the only stand
ard being efficiency.
Over 52 per cent Of the population
oi Pennsylvania is occupied In some
sainfu occupation.
Thousands Of Koreans have applied
for Russian citizenship. with view
oi joining the Russian army.
II costs Great Britain on an average
$500 q year for each man In regular
army at the present time.
Forty.four families who perform no
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-04

One million dollars worth OF prop.
erty changed hands In Tulsa during
the year 1916.