davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
Interesting Detail.

The new wool jersey sports suits
have a very interesting dressmaking
detail.
The skirt, whether it is plated or
plain, hangs, not from belt, but from
a little underwaist of white china silk.
This is sleeveless and low necked. The
coat, on MILDLY or sweater lines, goes
over this. A French idea it is because
of the general custom of always wear
Ing the outer coat. Many Americans
have had the tops cut off and the skirt
mounted on belt, so 1t may be worn
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
Certainly the Safest Way.

A Tennessee decision in Evans vs.
Higdon holds that looking at a mule
through a crack in barn is not suffi-
cient to constitute a valid attachment
on the mule, but Law Notes suggests
that 1t is ''by all odds the safest way"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
SusDicious-

II used to think Hobbs was as hon
est as the day, but I'm beginning to
have my doubts"
"What makes you distrust Hump
az called on him yesterday and saw
four silk umbrellas in his ROOM"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

with a blouse and without the coat.
Nevertheless it is a good idea in that
the skirt is sure 10 hang we'll. Ihis
difficulty, too, could be overcome by
wearing the new Russian blouses
which hang over instead of under the
skirt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
Unfamiliar.

"They say he's Russian prince
travelling incOgnito."
Travelling in what?
"IncognitO."
"That must be one of those foreign
cars. l never heard of it before"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
To Bleach.

To whiten embroidery or lace tnat
has become yellow boil 1t In wafer
to which a little bluing and the JnsS
Of a lemon have been added.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

Although they look so fragile, sheer
silks wear we'll and they will stand
careful washing. Fine laces are not
injured by soap and water, if gently
handled. Silk fabrics and laces should
be ironed on the wrong side, and be-
fore they dry.
Net and chiffon, or lace and chiffon,
are combined in the new wells, and
an extreme of the type is shown in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
Onion Cures Bee Stinus.

For the stings of bees. wasps and
other insects, crush an onion and APP
ply the juice. Relief will be almost
instantaneous If the onion is promptly
applied.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

The General makes
one third of Ameri-
cas- supply of as
phalt ollroo6ng. His
facilities are unequal
ed, and he is able to
produce the highest
quality roofing at the
lowest manufactur.
ing cost.
CERTAIN -TEED
is made in rolls: a.so
in slate covered shin
giles. There isatypeof
CERTAIN -TEED
for every kind of
building, with fat or
pitched roofs, from
the largest sky-scrar.
er TO the smallest
residence or out.
building.
CERTAIN.TRED q
sold By responsible
dealers all over the
world. at reasonable
prices. Investigate 10
before you decide on
any type OF roof.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

If you think there is demand for
labor at high rates, go out and seek
u job.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

Believe me, there is more truth than
poetry in the old saw: "a new broom
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
ARE FLIRTATIoNS DANGEROUS?

So you think you love me, do you?
Well, 1t may be so;
But there's many a way of loving
I have learnt to know.
Having seen what looked most real
Crumble into dust,
Now I chose that test and trial
Shall precede my trust.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

FRIENDLY STRANGERS.

The faults of others with freedom we
blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we prac-
tice the same
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
CertQir1-teed
Roofing

takes its place in the sun" and holds it longer
than other similar roofing, because it is made
of the very best quality roofing felt, thoroughly
saturated with the correct blend of soft asphats,
and coated with blend of harder asphalts.
This outer coating keeps the inner saturation
soft, and prevents the drying out process so
destructive to the ordinary roof.
The blend of asphalts used by The General"
is the result of long experience. 1t produces
a roofing more pliable than those which have
less saturation, and which are, therefore,
harder and drier.
At each of the Generals big mills, expert
chemists are constantly employed to refine,
test and blend the asphalts used; also to expert
ment for possible Improvements. Their constant
endeavor is to make the best roofing still better.
The quality of CERTAIN-TEED is such that
it is guaranteed for S, 10 or IS years, according
to thickness Il, 2 or 3ply). Experience proves
that it lasts longer. Behind this guarantee is the
responsibility of the worlds largest manufac-
turer of roo6ngs and building papers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
GIRLS DRESS ON VACATION.

An exile Ill in heart and frame,
A wanderer weary of the way:
A stranger. without loves sweet claim
On any heart. go where I may.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

General Roofing Manufacturing Company
Worlds Largest Manufacturer of RoOfng and Building Papers
eiss ssls.S
Atlanta kiehmend Dc. Moines
oopynsnssa Nanuaotuzins 49, ''''
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-10-27

Section 2. Ne It further resolved,
etc. that this proposed hd!heht
shall he submitted to tn" qualified rlec-
tors OF the State for adoption or re)ec-
tion at the Congressional ct"cti"H I" De
held on Tuesday. November !, 1917.
Section ;. Be Il further Tcs"iNtH'
etc. that on the official ballots - -"
used at said election there shh!! %"
placed the words: For the proposed
amendment to Article lis Of the Con
stitution OF louisiana and the words.
against the proposed H~mcEdmrnI 10
Article IFS OF the Constitution Of Lou
i%siana." and each ~elector shall indicate
rs provided In the general eltcjlon
laws Of his State. for which Of the
propositions he votes.
HEW TIT EbUANcHACD,
Speaker Of the House OF Representa-
lives.
ETHELRED r. STAFFORD.
President Pro Temp"re "f the Senate.
Approved: June l6. 1910.
r. u. PLEASANT.
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary OF State.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-10-27
Act No. 28
Senate Btil No. -. BY Mr., Leon r.
Smith.

Senate BilI No. -. BY Mr., Leon F..
Smith.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment TO Article
go Of the Constitution Of the State
Of Louisiana. reiativ. TO the voting
and levying Of spcC,a! taxes IN aid
OF public Improvements.
Section l. BE II resolved by the
General Assembly Of the state OF Lou
islana, two-th!rds OF all members
elected TO each House ~concurrtng. That
Article go Of the Constitution OF the
state Of Louisiana be amended SO as
to read as follows:
Article 20. The Cenernl Assembly
shall have power TO enact general laws
authorizing the parochial. ward and
municipal authorities OF the State. by
a vote OF \ majority OF the property
tax payers, In number entitled TO vote
under the provisions OF this Conetitu-
ton. and in value. to levy special taxes
In aid Of public improvements. railway
enterprises. river transportation lines.
such as steamboat and barge lines. and
navigation canals; provided. that such
a tax shall not exceed the rate Of Ave
mills per annuin nor extend for a long
Ell period than ten years: and provid-
ed, further. that no taxpayer shall be
permitted TO vote at such election un-
less he shall nave been assessed for
property. the year previous. in tho
parish. ward or municipality TO be at
fected.
Section 2, Be It further resolved.
etc. That the foregoing amendment TO
the Constitution OF the State OF Lou
lana be submitted to the electors Of
the State at the next election for Rep
reSentatives in Congress. 10 be holden
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday IN November. 1916. and on the
ofifctal ballots to be used at said cleo
tlon shall be placed the words: For
the proposed amendment 70 Article
go OF the Constitution OF the State OF
Louisiana" and the words. Against
the proposed amendment to Article 2T0
OF the Constitution Of the State OF
Louisiana" and each elector shall In
dictate. as provided in the general cleo
ton laws OF the State. for which Of the
propositions. for" or against" he
votes for.
FFRNASp MOUTOS,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
HEWITT BOTANCHAUD,
Speaker OF the House of representa-
tiVes.
Approved; June 23. 1916.
r.. G. PLEASANT.
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-10-27
Act No. "a

House Bill No. 1913. BY Mr.. Powell
Chairman. Committee on the Judi
ciary, Section a." Substitute for
House Bill No. 3.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article
148 Of the State Constitution reis.
tive to the District Attorney for the
Parish Of Orleans. his election, quail
fication, term Of office. compensa-
ton, assistants and office force.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State of Lou
isiana, two-thirds of the members
elected by Zach house concurring, Thst
Article 148 Of the Constitution Of the
State Of Louisiana be SO amended a.
to read as follows:
Article 14S. There shall be a Dis.
trict Attorney for thu Parish Of or.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-10-27
Act No. Is

House Bill No. 5. BY Mr.. Heintz.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 11S
of the Constitution Of the State Of
Louisiana on the subject Of Juvenile
Courts.
Section /. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State of Lou
isiana. two-thirds Of all the members
elected to each House concurring, that
the fifth section Of Article rs Of the
Constitution of the State Of Louisiana
be, and tie same Is hereby repealed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
PROPOSES IMMEDIATE PEACE PARLEY
TEXT OF GERMANY'S REPLY

BERLIN, Dec. 26-The answer of Germany and her allies
Astranga Bulgaria and Turkey to the peace note of Pres
dent Wilson reads as follows:
The high minded suggestions made by the president of the
United States OF America order basis for the estab
shment Of lasting have been received and considered by
the imperial government the friendly spirit which expressed
in the presidents communication.
he president points out that which he has at heart and leaves
open the choice Of road
ITO the imperial immediate exchange of views
be the order reach
result
at bee therefore, the of the declaration made
cembr Fl which offered hand for negotiations
immediate meeting of the begerent neutral place
"he imperial government also of the opinion that the great
work of preventing further can be begun only after the end of
the present struggle Of the nations
ut will when this moment shall have be ready with
pleasure colaborae entirely with the United States this ex
alted task
The Of the central powers concludes with the usual dip
omatic terms of poiteness
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
Prominent FARMER
SHOT FROM AMBUSH

CORPUS CHRISTI Tex, Dec, 10
Paul Morgan, ptominen, farmer OF
Neuces county, operator OF one OF the
biggest farms IN southwest Texas, wa,
shot to death early this morning at his
home twelve miles southwest of the
CITY
Morgan and his wife had Just re-
turned from Corpus Christi, where they
had spent Christmas night They were
aligh,ing from their automobile when
an unknown party opened fire in the
dark Morgan was shot twice and died
IN few moments. No arrests have
been made.
Las, June one OF his employees en-.
gagged Morgan in rifle duel which
resulted in the employe being killed
There were reports a, that time oi a
plot to kill Morgan, witnesses Of the
duel declaring the farmer was fired on
while he was driving a plow The
grand Jury refused to ind,et Morgan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
THREE CHILDREN
TO EACH FAMILY
HELD NECESSARY
Dangers Of Depopulation Are
Named by Doctor

NEW YORK. Dec b-Evety mar
RED woman capable of bearing children
must on an average bring three chill
dren to maturity il the population is to
bc kept up and not decreased. it was
declared here today at meeting OF
the American Genetic association. by
DR. Robert NJ Sprague of the Massa
chuSe,,s Agricultural college OF the
graduates OF our worun's colleges, he
said, only one-hali ever marts and
the average number Of children per
graduate is less than one" The meet
ing is being held by the association as
one OF the affiliated organizations TAX
ing part in the six,y-nin,h convention
of the American Association for the
Advancement Of Science
Discussing the constructive principle
of birth control, DR.. Sprague went on
to say that for one great section OF
the population we need birth control
and for the other birth release Tic
declared birth control was practiced
extensively among the middle classes OF
our native population in the industrial
and intensely civilized regious OF thi,
country" On the other hand. he said
excessive birth rate beyond the abil-
ity OF parents to support and beyond
the resources of the nation to provide
opportunities for is one OF the creates,
evils that can befall a people
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26

trail European nations continued to ar.
rive at the White House today in large
numbers. All commended the president
for his recent note and indicated that
strong pressure was being brought on
the governments OF European neu,rals
TO take action ....-..
While the United States will con.
tinue to act alone, supporting action by
other neutral nations, It is said. will
be welcomed by Presiden, Wilson.
Spanish Minister Riana conferred
With Secretary Lansing today bu, both
officials refused TO discus, ne meet.
ing beyond saying tha, the Ambassador
sought further information a. to the
peace situation Spain, Mr. Riana said,
had not vet sent reply TO President
Wilson's note and there has been no IN.
dioaiion as We, as 10 whether she would
follow Switzerland as the third n,erme-
diary entrusted with the orwSdins ~
the central powers proposals IN indors-
ing the presidents action Nor has any
word been received. i, was said. as 10
when the allies would reply To- these pro-
noSalS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26

the greatest interest Some officials
who compared the reply with President
Wilson's note proieSSed To see some
conflict between it and the German
statement that the work Of securing
the future peace OF the world should
be delayed until the end of the present
struggle while others were OF the opin-
ion that 1t was not entirely OH, of har-
mony.
President Wilson's purpose has re.
peatedly been expressed as making for
the preventing OF future wars as part
OF the settlement OF the present con-
fliet, but admittedly TIN, is a subject
broad enough TO allow some variation
when It comes TO final consideration.
This afternoon the official text of tho
note had not been received at the state
department Count Won Berns,orfi. the
German ambassador. had gone to New
York and so far as could be learned
the German embaSSy'S only iniorna-
ton was in the Associated Press dis
patch
The unofficial text OF Gefmany's re-
ply did not get before the cabine, be-
cause the Tuesday meeting was sud.
denly abandoned few minutes before
the secretaries we're due al the White
House.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
German Method of Replying
Surprises American Officials

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-Ofiicials
here are surprised that Germanys an
sSer to President Wilson'S peace note
was given out in Berlin before il,
reached this country in Official form
They pointed out that in sending his
note President Wilson allowed two
days between the time of its dispatch
and making 1t public that it might first
reach the German government
In the absence OF an official reply
formal comment was withheld at the
White House and the state department
The direct proposal for a conference
Of delegates at neutral place was
regarded as further step in Ger
manys proposal, although officials con
.idered it as having been definitely
forecast in the first profier Such a
formal offer has repeatedly been men
toned in authorized statements at the
German embassy here. whffe the opin-
ion freely has been expressed that if
delegates once could be gathered
around a table for the purpose OF dis
cussing peace the result surely would
be an arrangement OF terms
The Berlin dispatch containing the
German reply was read by President
Wilson and Secretary Lansing with
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
Hotel Man in Jail
Asks for Damages

For being forced 10 rtmain in Jail.
! V Rich owner Of a rooming house
on West California avenue. asks S.OOl
damages in dis,ric, cout, petition
filed this morning asains, George Eos
ter Of Norman. a Chiekasaw Indian
Rich charges Foster with false aceusa
,lon which caused his arrest the nigh,
of December q for completely in the
robbery oi $40 from Foster while he
was in Rich'S rooming house.
Rich was released ON bond and turned
over to the county lie terms the ia
as "loathesome aud foul smelling"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
DRUNKENNESS IN
CITY INCREASED
1000 PERCENT
So Declares Municipal Attor-
ney B, D, Shear,
COURT ACTION is. BLAMED
Forty Cases Transferred to
County for Trial,

Drunkenness has increased UW per
cent IN Oklahoma City during the past
week or since the tilt between the
criminal court Of appeals and the mu
nlclpal court Byron Shear, municipal
counsellor, declared this morning.
Shear wa ~ the city courtroom and III
Corrohora'ioh ot his statement pointed
to the prisoners dock where double
row oi men sat, all charged with being
drunk IN public places,
Eleven Arrested.
Police Yesterday ard last night took
eleven men into custody on drunk
charges.
Forty cases in which the police made
arrest, were turned over to the county
this morning by Judge Spltler in the
municipal court. The charges against
the offenders were drunkenness. fight
ing, disturbing the peace carrying con
ceaIcd weapons burglary and yagran-
cy
Heavy Fines Given
rial OF defendants charged with nj d.
lenses that arc not set ont as Law vio.
latlonS under the penal code will be
the only character OF cases heard in
the city COURT for the present. Fol
lowing this course. traffic law viola
tors and persons charged with occupy
ing rooms for improper purposes were
arralgned tins morning For :hc latter
ofienSe two men and two women were
fined $50 and costs each
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
No New Evidence
in Sim Mystery

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Dec. 26-Al-
though state and city authorities, both
here and in Kansas City. Kan. con
tinued today their investigation of the
mysterious death OF Arthur n. sim.
wealthy oil man OF Wichita. Kan, little
of importance was announced as having
been forthcoming. Prosecuting A,,or-
ney Meek Of Wyando,te county, Kan.
said he had asked relatives of Sim in
Wichita to come here Thursday to give
any information they may have which
would aid him in prosecuting the case
against Edna Miller and Harry Fiu-
patrick, who arc under charges in con
neotion with Sims death and who are
now under bonds oi 5000 each.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
PRICE OF MONKEYS
ADVANCED BECAUSE
OF EUROPEAN WAR

WioSo]d,, white e'E paper per-. and shoe shoe
w prices. the cost OF monkey
has gone up and 1t was disclosed
today that pathological experiments
being conducted by the public health
service are in danger Of being Sc
riou,ly hampered by scarcity OF
available simiauS. Recently the
service needed doren monkey, TO
be inoculated with disease germs in
its hyR,enic laboratory. bu, could
get only six and had to paw $iS
each, although a little more than a
year ago they were plentiful a, 81
head South American monkeys are
used.
Officials attribute the cause OF the
scarcity to the closing by the war
Of the animal market at Hamburg
Germany,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
Liquor Shipments
Here Show Decrease

Liquor ShinmcntS into Oklahoma
City during Christmas week this year
decreased Is percent over the CORES
pondns week in 1918. in spite Of the
fact tina, the present population il
$1,000, as compared with 5000 a year
sgo
This is the report made this morning
by the managers Of both tho Wells
Fargo Express company and the Amer
lean Express company Both explain
the shortage OF alcoholic imports by
the fact that county. city and state of
iicials and the express companies are
cooperating to prevent illegal ship
mentS as never before
Liquor regulations are becoming 70
strict here tha, people are Just getting
out OF the habit OF sending away for
H. said one express company official
"All liquor shipments arc reported tn
the county attorneys office immedi
ately upon arrival, and they must be
held at least four hours before lhcv
can be taken away by the addresses"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
War Problems
to Be Considered

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2o.-W
time problems will he among tbo,,
considered at the United States cham
ber OF eommeroes annual meeting here
beginning January 81, ], is expected
the attendance will he the largest in
the history OF the organization. The
railroad situation, national defense,
day light saving and other important
questions will be discussed at the
meeting Results Of a referendum now
being taken by the chamber, among
its affiliated organizations on the rail
road problem, particularly the preven.
ton Of strikes and lookop,,, also will
he announced >--s
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
STRONG ALLIED
FLEET SENT TO
AMERICAN COAST
WarshipS Protecting Com
merCe Of Entente,

BOSTON. Dec h--The presence on
this side OF the Atlantic OF a formida
bic fleet of allied wsr,hip. was indi.
Gated definitely today. The vessel,
are known officially Is commerc, pro-
tectors.
They are heavily armed and dis
guised For obvious reason, their ex-
act disposition is not revealed. but
the arrival recently in American waters
OF this newest unit OF the British and
French admiraltie, was made known
from a source that hardly can be mis- -
taken
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED
By SANTE re TRAIN

PURCELL, Okla. Dec l6.-(Spe
oiall-The body of an unknown man.
killed last nigh, by q Santa lie train
three miles south Of this city. |, lying
in local motgue for identification
The body was found by a section crew
at II o'clock ,hi, morning. A coroner,
Jury hastily called here brought in a
verdict ~ accidental death. The un.
known vas IN Purcell Yesterday he
love h,' death but so isr no one who
anows him has been found.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
Fair Grounds
ArePurchased
ByAssociation
A Quarter Section Of School
Land Is Sold for $4,000;
One Bidder,

The Oklahoma State Fair and EN-
position association today purchased
from the state the quarter section OF
state school land cast OF the c,ty, on
which is located the State Fair grounds
for $4,000, the appraised value oi the
land The purchase was oon>uma'cd
at he office OF the STATE school land
department there beng only ono bld
der
The ground was 10 have been sold m
September, but the sale had TO be de
laycd when a question was raised as 10
tho legality Of the sale advertisement
Originally the land was appraised at
$4,000, but when this value was oh
jected tp. by the fair aSSoca,ion the
commissioners oi the land office r..
duced the figure 10 $1,000 The initial
payment by the fair association was
81 800