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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED-CLEAN-cUT YOUNG MAN
Z about 16 years OF age, with some
high school education, to learn the
dry goods business. Benner & Begg.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27
ABSTRACTS
AGENTS.

GRAND FORKS ABSTRACT AND I'M
suraflce Co., LIST Mat. Biz. n floor.
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BATHS
BUSINESS CHANCES
GET m BUSINESS FOR rounspnr

GET IN BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF
Here's the Chance Of a Lifetime.
have a newsstand, confectton.
airy. and novelty business in q live
and prosperous town in the wheat
belt Of North Dakota for sale.
I started In this business 8 years
ago with less than 500 and o
have business and property from the
profits Of this business worth $1,000.
On account Of Ill health + must
sell. This I'll do at q sacrifice for
quick sale for cash or easy terms.
If you have character and ambi-
ton, and a little cash, monthly pay
ments will buy the proposition.
WRITE s71 HERALD
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED-MAN TO DO STEAM FIT
ting and plumbing repair work. Pre-
fer man who knows something about
electric wiring. Permanent position.
Telephone 1911 or write Secretary
Of University.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27
MALE HELp-continued.

SALESMEN AND LOCAL DEALERS
to handle Thue Auto DINNER. Two
dollars per set retail. Ford light In
tensi1ers two dollars. Bank Mfg. q
Sales CO., 427 Plymouth Bldg, Min
neapolis, Minnesota.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

sALDsMAN-FoR GENERAL TRADE
in North dakota. Strong proposition;
staple, moderate priced line; exclusive
features; splendid commission con
tinental Jewelry Co., 1904 Continent
al Bldg, Cleveland, Ohio.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

SIDE LINE MEN-Do You WANT a
you $500. Mo samples to carry
Something new. Write today. Can.
field Mfg. Co.. 2oS Sigel St, Chicago
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FIREMEN, BRAKEMEN, BEGINNERS,
{ $10o-$150 monthly; experience unnec.
essary, permanent positions. Railway.
Care Herald. =
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wANrED-coMPErENr GIRL FOB
general homework. Mrs. Stokes, 4
Reeves Ave,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

.coMPETENT GIRL WANTED FoR
general homework. Mrs. John II. Void,
zoos Belmont Ave.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

ANY YOUNG WOMAN IN NEED OF a
friendly hand will find 1t at the Young
Women's. Christian Association. 4l4H
DeMers Ave. u
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FRONT FLAT, THREE ROOMS ANT
kitohenette. wittelshofer Block, Owe
10c store.
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sALEsMEN wANrED-tcontinued)

-
NEW FORD CARBUREToR, SIMPLE.
not a moving part. ,ns II do,,h II thirty naag
mileage and start In zero weather
without printing salssInen and serv-
Ice men wanted everywhere. 10 day
carpuretor Co.., s2s Plymouth Ct,
Chicago. Ill.
REQUIRES NO ExPER1ENcE: GOOD
permanent position earning from 800
to $3.50 per month. Unlimited OPP
portunities for capable men. II In
tsrssssa Y sonI rsDrTss e e. Nav y / T e zslmr
s sesa. N Hsssblished 1850. fAa'' 'A'nn'-
SALESMAN wANrED-H1GH GRADE
travelling salesman capable Of earn
ing $4,000 and expenses annually.
Staple line to general merchandise
ers. Address Sales Manager, sIs
Hearst Bldgn Chicago.
ders for made-to-measure suits and
overcoats. Our line excels in values
to customers and commissions PAID
statesmen. We only have q few more sets
The A. Nash Company, Power Build
ing, Cincinnati, o.
THE RIGHT KIND OF MOVING PIC
ture advertising for retailers means
real money for You. Miniature photo
plays-real actors-real scenes-some-
Ting a,xa d alFsrsnt Exf Rosssek tsrri Si1m
Mfg. Company. Chicago.
sALpsMTN-oUR RAPIDLY GROW
men. we want high grade men for
permanent positions. Big opportun-
ities-pleasant work. M; E; shs1er
oio1fiaa Omaha Nahr y s. --E-r
sALDsMAN-FoR GENERAL TRADE
A ia nSrth m Dsksta. pri strG1lE inep; f0 eselasivs
features; splendid commission con-
tract; ss5 weekly for eSpense. Con
al Bldg, Cleveland, Ohio.
sALEsMEN-wE HAVE A REAL UP
to date pocket side line paying $500
psr Hsds comm miips,s1a' ps,s sG the s ssm s% aa1
goods. Pioneer Nevelty CO., 1906
Wells St., Chicago, III.
sALEsMAN-cAPABLE SPECIALITY
man for North Dakota. Staple line
on new and exceptional terms. vacan-
tract. $500 weekly for expenses.
Miles r. Bixler Co., 1854 Carlin Bldg,
Cleveland, Ohio.
sALEsMAN-FoR NORTH DAKOTA.
vacancy September LIST; permanent
on. exceptional terms; high commits
s menss wa,h ssS se ~! a soc Mood ssass.
Detroit.
s43EEERsMEMMAAWR1 ATS Fob LIST oo S
openings and how to obtain them; city
Or trayeling. ADDRESS nearest office.
Natl; Statesmen IT. Assn; Dept ass,
sALEsMEN-wR1TE FOR LIST OF
openings and how to obtain them.
oasese. Natl, sasiesmen aa'e #. n1 Assn..
Dept. 236, Chicago, New York, San
Francisco.
WANTED HUsTERs IN EVERY
county to sell. groceries. paints, oils,
poultry and stock remedies and spe-
e Senseiioa te e arossry Co.. n sloup gr Sa,s.
Iowa.
statesmen ACQUAINTED WITH
a aesswers' tPPs saist' S 81 or eo nn1GmSsd,s
W., orolo Mfg. Co.. Louisville, KY.
statesmen wANTED-FoR VACANCY
good salesman experienced in grocery,
dry goods or advertising lines. Jop
R peri aneStn n ana pa 1rs vel !, n ssagle
SIDE LINE-PoCKET SAMPLES; 10
minutes, SO commission; ~high-grade
men only; no other need apply. Ad.
vertising Novelty Co., Newton, Iowa.
-
HONEY.
HONEY FOR SALE AT GRAND FORKS
Apiary, 1113 lone Ave. e. 8. Peabody
& Son. 512J Tri-State.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED - EXPERIENCED AMERI-
can barber; twenty dollars and one
half over thirty. Al. G. Gregg. Sher-
wood, N. y.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

wANTED-AGENTs. EARN SPEND
ing money, every h~ousekeeper wants
sents 48 eggs. A pure food product.
1875, Mrs. Ritter, 1878 in one day. So
can you. Free samples. q. Blumer,
Lincoln &<Roscoe, Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27
FLATS o RENT

ALL MODERN FLAT FOR RENT IN
the Dakota Blk. Call at Office Of pa-
kota Plumbing and Heating Co.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED BRIGHT. ENERGETIC
girl to do ONCE ENTHUSIASTICALLY book
work. The odeil Co.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

rent. Apply McKallor News Store, Ill
&A North Third st.
TWO COTTAGES FOR RENT; -FOUR
and ave room M. CARRIER. 6o2 Wal
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

BARBER WANTED AT ONCE. wages
S18 and 80 . $1,000. Good money
on the side for band leader. Wire
and come. L. j. Brant. Rolette, N. D.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

s25 DAILY. EASY INTRODUCING
greatest household money saver just
invented. Reduces high living cost.
Saves It's own cost first 10 minutes.
Sells itself in every house. Retails
$500. Your commission $1.10. Samples
free. Ovee Mfg. Co., 1873 Ovee Bldg,
Louisville, Ky,
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HONEY

HONEY FOR SALE AT GRAND FORKS
Apiary, 1113 lone Ave. e. s.. Peabody
& Son. 512J Tri-State.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

sroP HERE-JUsT oUT-EIsEN
regulator for Ford headlights. Sell
ing like wildfre everywhere. Gives
Keeps bulbs from burning out-oper-
ates automatically. Wanted for every
Ford. Big profits quick. Listen;
Siler, Okla, sells IL daily-proft $40.
Mcfarland, Nebr., made 1920 in. II
weeks, No experience necessary-we
show you how. Sales guaranteed.
Not sold by dealers. Write today for
special offer and information. Adj
!. Toledo. Ohio
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

Observation-Disclosures FOR LIST OF
openings and how to obtain them; city
or travelling. Address nearest office.
Natl. Salesrnen's Tt. Assn. Dept 236,
Chicago, New York, San Francisco.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

wANTED-sDPT. s. a RELIABLE
weekly paper. Good ad and job man.
Steady job to right man.. $15 every
Saturday. Write or wire. s.. J.. A.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27
FOOT SPECIALIST

DIR. J.. 6. ANsoN, FOOT SPECIALIST;
Corns removed; fifty cents for one or
two: instant relief to tired or aching
feet. Nails. sbunions treated. Both
phones.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

STRONG BOYS WANTED. CONGRESS
Candy Co.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

GIRL FOR GENERAL HousrwoRK.
Good wages. N. W. 109sL. 400 North
Fourth Sc.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

NEW FORD CARBUREToR, SIMPLE.
not a moving part, installed in thirty
minutes, guaranteed to double your
mileage and start In zero weather
Ice men wanted everywhere. 10 day
free trial. Write quick. u. &,J.
Carburetor Co, 329 Plymouth Ct.
Chicago. Ill.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FOR SALE. OR TRADE-THE ABER-
doing a paying business and a fine pro-
position; will sell at great sacrifice.
Address p. g.. Miller, Devils Lake, N.
Dak. ,U
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

$1,000 WEEKLY MADE WRITING
manner for Mall Order Houses. Nc cam
wasting. Particulars for stamp. The
Guide Company, Memphis, Tennessee.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

SALESMAN WANTED-H1GH GRADE
travelling salesman capable Of earn
ing $4,000 and expenses annually.
Staple line to general merchandise
trade. Attractive proposition to deaf
ers. Address Sales Manager, 61z
Hearst Bldg Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FLATS FOR RENTS ROOMS, 4
rooms. Z rooms. Call Gillespie's fly
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

GOOD NEWSPAPER OPPORTUNITIES
Harry M. Case, publisher Of the Nc
Vile IN. Dak.) journal is in touch
with two North Dakota newspapers
that are for sale. Both plants are
money makers and good purchases for
the right man. If you are interested
IN getting satisfactory locations, write
him at once,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

REQUIRES NO EXPERIENCE: GOOD
permanent position earning from 800
portunities for capable men. II in-
terested in representing US in your
territory, apply, L. l.. May. d Com
sofa. Established 1880.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

wANTED-MAN GOOD PENMAN WHO
is acquainted with city. Address "a
Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

sALESMEN-WRITE FOR LIST OF
openings and how to obtain them.
City or travelling. Address nearest
Office. Natl. Salesmens Tr. Assn,
+ Dept. 236, Chicago, New York, San
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27
EXCHANGES.

I WILL TRADE $40 ACRE FARM 8
miles south Wolf Point, worth $4,000
Write MI. p. Lamberton. Wolf
Point, Mont.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

MY s-RooM HOUSE AT 2o2 SOUTH
4th, East Grand Forks, for rent Octo-
Der LIST: all modern. T. P. Daily.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FOR. sALE-so ACRES OF LAND, 8
miles from town. A few acres clear
cords Of hardwood and several thou
sand fence posts. Log house and nne
school across the road. A real bar
gain at 100000. Address John Lohn,
FOsStOn. Minnesota
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

SPECIALITY sALEsMEN-To take or
ders for made-to-measure suits ana
overcoats. Our line excels in values
to customers and commission paid
statesmen. We only have o few more sets
of fall sample lines. Write at once.
The A. Nash Company, Power Build
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FOR PENTHOUSE a12 SO. THIRD,
East Grand Forks. Inquire A, 81.
Karnes. 500. 1881 N. W.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

I HAVE SEVERAL HALF SECTIONS
Of good decided land with good crops
Of spring wheat, oats, fax and alfalfa;
bench land; good water. Address Tom
4; Pearce, soo Third Aye. Hayre. Mont.
ers State Bank, Havre, Mont. or Bar
ney Simpson, Clifford state Bank. Gil
ford, Mont.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27
BARBER WANTED. SIS A WEEK
guarantee. Jim Odber, East Grand

GOOD ALL-ARoUND BLACKSMITH
wanted at once. Guy Barr, Grafton,
N. ID.
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ALL MODERN FRONT FLAT IN
.Neils block. Inquire G. q. Neils.

6 ROOM SUITE FOR RENT. FREE
water n sewer. sos Cottonwood.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MAN. TEL.
ephone .Maxson Employment Agency,
Devils Lake, N. D.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

PAINTING AND PAPERHANGTNG.
PAINTING q PAPNRHANGLNG: WORK
son.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED AT oNcE-BUrCHER TO
work in shop. Address w. r. Moran.
Calvin, N. D..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

HoMEsTEADs LocATED: REL1N.
quishments and farms; Montana,
Washington. w. Hoyle. 10a State st.,
Helena. Mont.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

GROOM HOUSE FOR RENT-CLoSE
n,electriciGy gas, not water heal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

sALEsMEN-oUR RAPIDLY GROW
ing business demands our hiring more
men. We want high grade men for
permanent positions. Big opportun-
ities-pleasant work.. M. F. Shafer
e. Co., Calendars and Advertising Spe-
cialtiaa. Omaha. Nehr.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED BUSTERS IN EVERY
poultry and stock remedies and spe-
cialties to consumer. Big profits.
Consolidated Grocery Co., Sioux City.
Iowa.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

FOR RENT-oNE ALL MODERN a.
room house, close in. $4,000. IN
quire Of Joe Mahowald, 2F8-L N. w,
1923 N. W., 668-J T. s. y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

AaENTs-FREE cATALod AND SAM
pies, new goods. quick sales. big
profits, make IS to s26 daily. no expert
yer Co., jackson & Campbell, Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

WANTED WRITE FOR
list of patent buyers and Inventions
wanted; 100000 offered for inven-
~patentability. Our four books sent
free. Victor J.. Evans Co., Patent
Attys., 622 Ninth. Washington, D. g.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

greatest money-making business in the
world. A small Investment should
bring big results. For particulars al
dress J J. Butler, 171s Westminster
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

TWO ALL MODERN HOUSES FOR
rent at 21s and $50 Walnut st. Vacant
Sept i. Call Mrs. NJ. 3. Irwin, 70S
N. Sixth St.. rs. GAL. 80
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

THE RIGHT KIND OF MOVING PIC
ture advertising for retailers means
real money for you Miniature photo
plays--real actors-real scenes-some-
thing different. Exclusive territory.
Give references. Rothacker Film
5 Mfg. Company, Chicago. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-27

CLASS TAILOR WANTED Al
once Economy Tailoring Company
Crookston, Minnesota.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-21

The astounding dcnoument OF tho even
more astonishing Cubs Is hno'h"i
triumph Of the Blends
when the campaign opened the Cubs
were supposed 10 BE- the Joke machine OF
the circuit Much after the manner of
the foreign legion. they were recruited
nom all sections OF the baseball uni
verse Most Of their pitching STAFF was
composed Of men other able managers
had been unable 10 handle. Doyle. the
lnneld pivot man, was sull suffering
from the effects Of cracked ankle
Safer. the first basemRn. was on IN"
point of adding another busted bone -
the ensemble The outlook. all around
WAS decidedly indigo, fringcd with pur-
pie and darn blue.
Rut the cubs had this in their favor
they were team Of Rlends.
The Blends.
what are the Blends For, one thing
the championship Braves " 1914 were
Hcndr
staninss had Rudolph and Govdy from
the Giants fNers nom the Cubs, Red
Smith from the Dodgers. and one ar two
outncldcts lifted FROM other clubs
In 1878 the championship rhillics were
even more members Of the Blend asso-
citation
Moran had stock and nemarce from
the Giants Nichou from the Reds, whit
ted from the Braves and one W two
other athletes from outside ports In
1916 the championship Dodgers led the
Rlend pntRde Rohhy was charged with
having hall club VI cast.nu- Tho list
Included Meyers. Merke and Msrqunrd
from the Giants, MoNrey and Olson from
Cincinnati and Cleveland Coomhs from
the Athletics. and Cheney from the
cubs
These had all heen considered about
through In the old organizations. Trans
planting gave them all new lease or
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-21
Indiana
Colleges
Lose Many

INbIANAP0L1S, NAV Ell Purdue and
Indiana univcrsitlos tho two midland
mrmhcts NJ the Western conference, haV,j
been hard hit by the war In the way n
athletics. number Of the star afflicted
having lett school TO Join the colors oiI
engage In other patriotic work
Al Indiana new national guard unit
+ battery, has been organized pnd u
number of athletes have Joined II. Other1
hre AZ Fort Rrnlamln Harrison trainind
10 become officers, Hs are number froh|
Purdue. \ number Of athletes hnVe lef
school to become soldiers ~ the soil i
returning to their homes to hHsisi in rails
ing bumper crops
Two captains win be- lost At Indiana
spencer Pope, leader Of the track sluas
and a monogram football man. is at Ford
BENJAMIN Harrison. and Russell q Hath
AWAY, elected tn lead the 1917 football
SQUAD, hrs accepted nm appointment I'd
J West Point. Rnlph kompor. star dis
tpne" man Archie FHnhart. all round
athlete. and Fred Conklc. football playerI
huv" Joined + battery Scvcrln. Busch
mann, who has won his "T' IN baseball
basketball and football is with Pope|
Nutold Nhckcr, star pole. .vaulterI
| Joined the United states navy about 4
month Hgo
Purdue was hardest hit in it's track
team The crack two-mlle relay team|
which broke the intercollegiate record
/ Tor the event nt the Drake meet, is dis
/ banded. Hll four members having com@
/ 60 Fort Nrnhmin Harrison 20 loin thd
! officers reserve corps The four are
/ NHnAuItcu. Campbell Largo and Shlpsl
/ Coach O.tonnur hopes to be- able to usd
/ the four men In the conference track
| meet 90 bc held In Chicago In June. bu)
. be- not sure thAt he can obtain firloughd
] for them
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-21
Reservists Throw
Gum at Girls Legs

NEWPORT, X. J., May 2l-Fun as
well as war enters into the lie ot the
naval rcscrvistS at Newport and part
of last nights program developed into
a mild riot.
The opera house was filled with naval
reserves, which are mostly college men,
and, not having sufficient exercise dur
ing the drills OF the day they began the
practice OF bomb throwing IN the thea
ter By firing chewing gum balls at the
legs Of the chorus girls
An action in the show tried TO come
to the rescue OF his compatriots and
made speech denounclng the proceed
ings, This was offensive to the attend
ants. and The demonstration made II IN
possible to 60 on with the show
The rcSeryiSts were put out by the
management and congrcgalcd IN the al
ley to lay for the actor who was brave
enough TO make the speech The re-
scrvists quickly dispersed aud the guard
escorted the actor and his chorus "a
their stopping places.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-21
The Best Spring Sport We Know of-Listening
TO Rain ON the Roof
. .eStern
Will Go
Through

LINCOLN. Neh Nav THE West
ern league will complete its schedule un-
less conditions now unforeseen arise.
have received no intimation from any
club owner in the league OF a desire to
quit o"
In these words r. G. Zehrung. president
OF the Western league. dispoSCs Of the
rumor that adverse conditions Will make
an abandonment Of the league imperative
by midsummer nj tho latest Mr. Hrhrung
is free 10 confess that the start Of the
season has not been auspicpus, but he
attributes the lack OF attendance to bad
weather and not to n general lack oi
interest because OF the war.
In the first three weeks of play We
did not have one good baseball day he
said I'VE cannot expect people to gc
to baseball games untl we have baseball
weather. The club owners appr"cia ~
this fact and none OF them has expressed
anything but confidence In the future
"Of course we do not know what the
summer may bring forth. II may hc that
adverse conditions may causy us to take
drastic action. but for the present We ARE
satisfied"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-21
TRACK AND FIELD
Few Big Show
Players Will
Escape Draft

The birth records OF major league ball
players show that q large majority OF the
big toppers are subject TO conscrlpuon
for military duty or the several hun
dred players in the American and Ma,
tional leagues only fify.t three are beyond
the age limit Eight others Will reach
their thirty-first birthday during the
present year
In proportion to the total membership,
II is doubtful II any other single line nf
endecvor could furnish 40 many finely
developed men for active military service
a. are to be found In the ranks OF the
two major baseball leagues II also goes
without saying that the withdrawal Of
those coming within the age limit for
military duty would not leave sufi-
cient number Of peppery vets to keep the
old game running
II all the Red So1 subject to draft we're
ordered to report for duty. the only mem
bers OF the worlds champions left IN the
yard would be Larry Gardner and Coach
Heinie Wagner bal Galner VIII reach
the age limit next November and Man
ager Jack Barry may lay claim 10 the
age OF thirty-one next April
Sam Crawford Oscar Stanage and
Hack Spencer would form a lone trio Of
Detroit pastimers to carry on the game
should the Tigers he called to the colors
Ty Cobb will reach the safety goal next
December.
Braves Lose Few.
The Boston Braves. with many vetcr.
ans on It's roster, would he able to hold
more regulars than any other hig league
team. FASTENERS with the StnllinEs out
~ who have passed the age limit In
clude Johnny Evers. Ed konstchy, Shcr-
wood Magee Pat Ragon, I'D Reuhach and
Tom Hughes Considerable class TO this
seStette and Manager George could use
them to advantage in forming another
hand Of Braves
~ uo,td
leave Napoleon McGrow with an army OF
five TO battle for the National league
pennant The Giants who would stllI he
able TO cavort St the Polo Grounds are
Heinie Zimmerman, Capt Charley Her
IoE slim Salce. John Lobert and George
Five Of the Dodgers and four PhlllIes
would escape the draft or the pills.
George Paskert. Gavvy Cravath, Jimmy
Lavender and Bobby Bytne have reached
the age where nothing remains for them
but TO keep on pastimlng Grover Clcvc-
land Alexander, the Phils' great twlrler,
will reach his thirty-first birthday next
February Fred Luderus. also Of tho
Phils. will he thirty.one next September.
The Dodgers would he able to hold
Mike Mowrey. Chief Meyers, Ivan Olson.
Jack Coomhs and Jake Dauhsr. Not a
bad lot of entertainers. but Uncle Wilbur
would have to go some To cop another
pennant with them.
Three Lett Here,
The Browns. the Cardinals and the
white Sox would each have three pas
timers left behind should a general or
der be issued for the ball players to re-
port The Browns could keep Bob Groom.
Jimmy Austin and Bert Shotten The
Cardinals would have Red" Amcs. Rob
Besohsr and Bin Steele. and the white
Sos could retain Jack Lipp. Eddie Ci.
cotte and Joe Rem. Jack Miller of the
Cardinals will reach the age limit next