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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
THE RED TRIANGLE.

Wherever the red trinagle goes
Tho light of a nobler purpose glows'
The thot of our men in the war ma
chine
who shall come back out of the con-
flict clean
Helped and strengthened and chee:eu
along 80,
BY the faith OF prayer and the lilt
The chance to be men in a manic
strife
And still keep true to the better 'l'e'
Whatever the red triangle tells
1t is more than all Of the hope that
swells
In our breasts for those this work
must reach
The young men there that our love
must teach
Tha solace, the comfort. the friend
ship true
That IL means for them when they're
coming thru,
The shelter, the billet-wherever they
roam
That will bring them back TO bit
of home.
Wherever the red triangle rests
IL snail give men sAichbAh AN' N''N
nobler tests,
II shall turn them back from the house
OF shame,
1t shall set their feet in the path that
leads
To dreams Of the mother who marks
their deeds
With love and a pride in her boy
today
Who shall come back clean from the
grueling fray.
Wherever the red triangle flies
1t is there that a lad may cast his
eyes
With trust in its purpose to see
him thru,
With a place for his leisure, a shield
of love
When the things that he breads loom
dark above:
As place OF pleasure that's manly
and true,
As haven for him that shall cheer
and rest
And give him the clean things and
the best.
-Folger McKinsey.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
The Daily Horoscope
Saturday, December Is, 1917.
Copyright, 1917. by the Mcclure News.
paper synd;eate.)
"The stars incline, bat do not Compel

Mercury rules strongly today for gool and
Venus is in benefic aspect according 10 the
reading of the stars.
II is a time peculiarly fortunate Tor writ
ings Of every sort. day in which tc settle
mn the years accounts and make nev. plans
Contracts and leases are well directed
under this sway OF the stars which Is sup.
posed to encourage prosperity in any line OF
business connected with the persors who
write their names to agreements.
There is sign read as particularly stimu'
ang to the mind ,Ga rms EnSssb s0 prIS@Ss
which viii be enriched with many new words
as well as new ideas.
According to certain ,prophesies, ine end
the day OF judgment, in which mel and
women have experienced what the meaning
Of The time OF severance is, since they
have sustained not only the loss OF member,
of their families and many friends, bat also
the loss Of property and possessions OF every
Peace will end the day Of Judgment these
seers declare aud then the new order OF
things will bring the highest spin "a de-
yelopment in the history OF man.
on the 18th day of December 1917, Venus
is in place that is most suspicious for
lovers OF every age and condition;
is believed to control all the finer emotions
and artistic inclinations, friends will have
better understanding of one anothe. ihan
In ordinary times.
which TO entertain, and should be most for.
tunate for weddings.
Christmas time this year Is to be season
OF rainbow glory, in which 10y and hopa
will be reflected on the tears OF the war;
Persons whose birth date il is have the
augury Of a very ectiye year. but thes SHOULD
avoid changes or ventures,
Children born on this day are likely TO be
bright in mind and energetic in body These
subjects Of Sagittarius rise rapidly IN any
profession and are usually successful in all
their affairs,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
RECALLS ECONOMY OF 1864
llardships of Today Trivial in Com
parison With Civil War Times.

,et the persons who think wheat
less and meatless days are n hardship
listen to the venerable men and wo-
men whose memory takes them back
to the Civil war.
Roasted barley, poached corn,
chickory roots and even daadclion
roots. dried and roasted, were used rs
sOffee substitutes. White or granu-
lated sugars were rarity and only
on the table for company. Brown
sugar and old d-fashioned black mo-
lasses were used for swectening
Honey. apple butter, fruit jams and
wen lard were usec rs substitutes Tor
batter.
Butter was scarce and dear. for
those times. and bread and molasses
read and honey, and even bread and
ham fat were considered plenty gool
enough for all but the very old peo-
pie. In those days nearly every fam
lily In town kept cow. Those who
didn't. as rule went without milk.
The papers of that time emphasized the
fact that coffee and tea were more
nutritious VIXEN used without milk.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Billy Sundays Fircside.

see by my goosebone cold weather
and snow. / have seen lately great
sun spots on the face of old Sol. When
the sun is covered with spots ii brings
storms and cold weather. The farm
ers around the Buffalo will see an old
fashioned January. The sun is $1,000
600 miles from our earth. 1t is great
lolte of fire. ] believe 1t is Billy Sum
days hell where the ungodly Will be
cast into. No man knows where hell
is, up or down. | believe hell Is the
grave and the lake of fire is the sun
where the wicked will be cast into
after they are judged. l don't see why
the people can't give me liale money
as we'll as william Ashley Sunday.
The weather prophet has not re-
ceived a cent up to date. This Is not
Christian spirit. l am always among
you here while Billy Sunday has come
and gone. He got $500, and | get
nothing for forecasting the weather.
John c. Busby, Weather Prophet, In
dependence, Iowa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
a NEW DAWN.

There was an interesting coinci-
dcncc in the fall of Jerusalem into
Christian hands once more. Just on
the approach of the Christmas sea-
son, when every mind is turned more
or less TO contemplation of things that
happened long ago In that much har-
ricd country.
All Of us can surely more thank
fullv celebrate the natal day of the
worlds Savior in view OF the redemp-
tion Of Mount Zion from the long
and pitiful dominance OF the un-
spoakahle Turk. Looked upon as
a military accomplishment, or from
the point OF war strategy. the fan
Of Jerusalem may not loom up as an
important event; but there is no deny
Ing that the moral effect of the ex
pulsion Of lslamism from the holy
city Of the Christians is bound to be
tremendous. Nothing could give the
false prophet Of the orient a harder
blow unless it should be tho capture
OF ConstantIuoplc The Turks are
great fighters at all times. but with
Mecca ruled by an Independent
prince ana Jerusalem lost to the
Christians, the Mohammedan morale
has suffered intensely.
one Of the most interesting fea-
lures is the quick revivlfication of the
iG'a that Palestine should come once
moro TO I've the home land Of the
Jewish race. Scattered over the
face Of the globe, their traditions.
their hopes and their prophets have
all pointed at the ultimate restoration
OF tho land Of promise. What tho
crusades failed 20 accomplish in their
day the entrance of Turkey into an
alliance with the enemy Of all civili-
cation has brought about as a matter
of ordinary strategy. Whether many
of the Jewish people so back to the
old home or not, all Christendom
viii rejoice that they may once more
he able TO return there and live in
peace II they choose. And all Chris
tendon will rejoice when the time
comes for the power Of Mohammod
to he thoroly and completely ubuter-
ated
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
SANTA CLAUS MAIL
Letters Written by Tulsa
Children to st.
Nicholas.

Dear Santa Claus: How are you
We are all well. am little girl, 3
yars old. ] would like TO have a
scarf set and doll and don't forget
| have two sisters. Clara and Lucinda,
and they want n doll and candy and
n scarf set and some mittens and !
have two little brothers, Chamler and
Fred. Chalmer wants a train and
Fred wants a ball and some candy.
We live In Sapulpa. 422 South oak
street Good-by, Averill Sullivan.
Dear Santa Claus: / am a little
stranger in Tulsa. My name is Jack
Murcir and ! am years old and have
been an extra good boy. Please bring
me n little scout suit and gun, as I
want to be a soldier boy some day and
clean up on the Germans. l live at
10 y East Second street.
Dear Santa Claus: Please don't
forget us this Christmas. | am a girl
and have little brother 4 years old
We have blind girl that lives with us
She wants some goods to make some
aprons II takes five yards for apron
for her. She is sick all the time. has
no mother and no father. Remember
her. Santa. and don't forget me and
brother. God bless Santa Claus.
live at 90S West Brady. Eta Ousley.
Dear Santa Claus: am little
girl years old and | want little Sc {
OF dishes and a little iron and iron
ing board and n book and "A doll for
Christmas. But you can bring me
what you want me TO have, and don't
forget the poor little girls and boys.
Jean Gourley.
Dear Santa: I am little girl.
want you to bring me something for
Christmas. | want n pair Of ball bear
ing skates. a baby doll and some
clothes for II. "A set OF dishes and some
games, new coat and pair Of kid
gloves, Christmas tree. n trunk some
candy and nuts and fruit. Good by,
Santa. Your loving friend, Helen Ma
loney, 9ls South Quaker
Dear Santa: l am a little boy 4
years old. ] want you to bring me
for Christmas. want a
sand bumper. a little automobile, a
little barn and little house, a little
cooking stove and overcoat. a big
wagon and little coltie, a little play
yard and some handk erchiefs a cabi-
net. some candy some nuts and a
Christmas tree. Good by, dear Santa
Claus. James Maloney, 91S South
Quaker avenue.
Dear Santa: AS am a little girl of
- years old and | have a baby doll
and something left from last year, but
/ have a cousin in the army that has
nothing at all. Please take him some
warm clothes to his company. l don't
know his number of the war. but his
name is Arnold Hubbard. lie has no
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
GERMAN PROPAGANDA.

when YOU hear some fellow yelling Of dsas
ters. JOY dispclling,
Or some stranger starts TO murmur in a
melancholy way
That this fine old Yankee nation Is the
goat OF all creation.
That will carry all tho burdens aud viii
have the hills TO pay
Cite no heed unto his whining; It's your
grit he's undermining,
Either ioolishly or cunniugly he's peddling
vicious siandcr,
He's the IDIOT or Spy. sir that is working
for the kaiser:
You can bet the yarns he's spinning are
all German propaganda.
When some wild.cycd sad nlarmer bc he
merchant. clerk or farmer.
Comes aud tell, you CHASTITY stories Of a
troopship sunk az sea;
When his tongue runs fast and faster, OF
some vague suppressed disaster,
or he hints Of dreadful horrors that ere
some day sure TO hc,
DO not let your courage buckle keep your
nerve and keep your chucklc,
Keep Your faith iu Uncle Samuel and this
nations chief commander:
You can bet Your last white. collar, aud
your one remaining dollar.
That the dismal lies he's telling are all
German propaganda.
Now those rucsome tales are flying, ana
the air is foul with lying
They have struck our soldiers honor as
they ll strike across the seas;
They have told. and will tell others, many
lies TO frightru mothers,
And they i undermine our manhood with
their hutiugs at disease.
We Hre fighting With o vaudal, ruthless hc,
with fear and scandal
And his fhVurltc weapon Ia. Uhuol 10
the garh OF ',st c0udor
But whcnc'e 'er YOU re told a story that wou'd
stain our country IS glory
Novc tell r 20 another for it's German
tCopyrght 1917. by Edgar .Gucs)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

The recognized precautions against
pneumonia are so well understood as
hardly to require repetition. But the
main caution is 10 avoid exposure TO
the cold when In n perspiration or on
leaving n warm theater auditorium or
train, TO keep aloof from people who
cough or sneezc, and TO avoid any ex-
cess when fausued. Most OF all Is IL
necessary TO keep warmly clad, and
WhcH a cold in the head persists, 10
see doctor. Pneumonia is an infec-
tious disease and It's avoidance is not
always possible under the best condi-
tions. But II can be prevented by per-
tons in normal health, and the best
safeguards are prudence and attention
10 personal hygiene.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Rippling Rhymes
BURNING MONEY.
BY WAIT IT ANON



II isn't what we earn that counts; It's
what we put away. took in coin in vas,
amounts, ere l grew old and gray. | said,
I'm gambol rs / please. and paint the
foolish town. for coin is growing on the
trees. and | can shake It down On Sstur-
day | drew my pay, a goodly roll and fs:;
ON Monday morn I'd take my way TO soak
my watch aud hat All thru my years OF
youth and health, when wiser lads grew
flush. | gayly threw away my wealth l
burned the easy cush. Then GANG the sad
aud fatal day when | woke up to find that
was old and stale and gray, not equal 10
the grind. There came a siege Of stringent
times: the boss was sad and sore. he said
IN have 10 save the dimes and fired
me from his door. And after all my years
OF toll ! had no plunk, that day 10 make
the old tin kettle boil or keep the wolf away
] thot OF all tho costly joys I'd bought in
bygone years, OF foolish nights with foolish
boys and shed n stack OF tears. thot OF
chances tht were dead aud gone beyond
recall: and then ] bumped my aching head
against the nearest wall. But there is noin-
ing in remorsc except an added jolt ami
weeping for an old dead horse won { bring
along colt. SO live. young man, that when
you re old you've no such luck as mina
and have a parcel Of red gold put somewhere
safe IN brine.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Little Benny's Notebook
BY LEE PAFE



Weather. Fellows comparing Kriss-
mas presents they iXpect to get.
Runaway Horse. A runaway horse
and waggin ran into Simkinses tree
last Friday aftirnoon after Benny
Potts. Artie Alexander and Sid Hunt
had all made brave attempts to stop
it by yelling at 1t.
Slssiety Notes. Mr.. Sid Hunt was
saw wawking on Broad street last
Sunday with his fox terrier Teddy,
Mr.. Hunt looking about the same
but Teddy having a new red collar
on. . Mr.. Same Cross has bin pre-
sented with a pare of button shoes for
his berthday by his ant, wich he has
Gin asking everybody II they Will
1aff at him II he wears them, every
body saying they will.
Lost and Found Departmint.
Found-A umbrella with 3 broak ribs
ana holes. Owner can have II back
for n site reward. See Leroy Shoes
ter.
Pome by Skinny Martin.
/ Saw Her Making 1t.
My sister made some fudge.
Wich she genrelly makes ii dandy
But II termed out intirely different
SO she called IL mullasses candy.
Spoarts. A yelling contest took
place on Puds Simkinses frunt steps
last Thersday mite TO see wich one
Good yell the loudest. the contest
stopped suddinly wen 4 people opened
their windows and looked out mad
and Mrs. Simkins came to the frunt
door and made Puds go to bed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
City NeiUS in Brief

JUDGE n +. M'NEII.L Of the district
court will leave this morning for his home
! at Pswnee. The present criminal term viii
be resumed Monday.
THE COUNTY attorneys office yesterday
asked the district court TO grant iniune
Bob Powell and Joe Baker. The cases will
be heard later.
THE PARENTTEACHERS' association Of,
Central grade school viii meet Monday AZ
teruoon Al 3 o'clock A program by the
children has been prepared and there will
be talks ON the Red Cross membership cam
paign.
COUNTY ASSESSOR HOOKER has Zig.
ured out the way to keep his office warm
despite the lack OF heat In other courthouse
offices. gas lamp burner, fitted with a
large pan TO radiste the heat augments the
feeble assistance given by the steam heat
system.
CARL. PLEASANT was the successful bid
der on The greater portion OF the sewer con-
structiou work let yesterday by the board
OF city commissioners. The several con.
81 300. The work is to be pushed to an
early completion.
MARRIAGE licenses were issued yestcr-
day TO Ralph Bennett and Clara Fuge,
Usage; Albert r. Meanely and Leona z.
Erter Tulsa; Simon Critics and Hannah Jane
Hamilton, shamrock W. ID. Brown and
Mamye Bridges Tulsa and to George G.
MoGregor Oklahoma City aud Ihelm"
Hedges, Enid.
UNLESS Secretary Joe Kenton Of the
local exemption board receives the neee,-
sary envelopes from the adiutant generals
office this morning, the three hundred ques-
tonuaires, which were TO be sent from tho
local boards headquarters today will be de.
layed and will not get into the mail until
Monday.
OFFICIALS OF Tn'E uurn,. Stone com9
pauy were in the Offices Of Secretary
Douglas Of the Chamber OF Commerce yes
tcrday morning seeking advice and relief
from transportation conditions, which arc
said to be ucing up the crushers OF that
company at Garnttt and which are said TO be
Interfering with local building work.
DAN WARD and Fred Mayheld after
stubborn fight in the municipal court Friday
drew another fine OF 500 each on yagrancy
charges. They were arrested a few days
ago by officers after several shots were
fired at the auto in which they were driving.
They were fined in court on the charge Of
transporting liquor. Nagraucy charges Were
also preferred and altho attorneys for The
accused raised several legal points and made
hard fight for their clients, the court
assessed fines against each.
=
u, WASHINGTON, a negro, was held for
q few days In the municipal court Friday on
charge Of assault and battery, The con
dition OF Jerry Williams. also negro, who
was struck by Washington with a club over
the head who is in local hospital was
reported rs sull critical and the hearing oi
Washington who admitted hitting the other
negro was continued for this reason. The
trouble occurred Thursday at Elgn and Ar
cher, whom Washington welded 2X4 club
with telling effect.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

mother or father. From little Grace
Next. Tulsa.
santa Claus. North Pole. Dear santa
want cowboy suit and a tricycle.
and little iron train with two coaches
and little book with rhymes and a
few other toys. \ bag OF nuts and a
bag of candy. l am six years old.
Francis Courtney
Dear Santa: | am a little boy 10
years old. | want YOU 10 bring me
soldier suit. pair of leggins and pair OF
gloves, candy and nuts. Roy Hotson.
429 North Cincinnati.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Tulsa's Gas Mask.

1t was night, oh dark and dismal,
As thick as in tomb;
No welcome lights its beacon showed
To pierce the fearsome gloom.
The moon seemed lost forever
\ night as black as ink;
The blinded stars in clOuded sky
Seemed like ships TO sink.
The murk OF darkest Egypt.
Tinged with MORNINGS pail.
Too black for shadows to be seen.
Was the veil that covered all
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

Isaac Hellwanger, who has always
been a big hand to pick up and save
tho little things that other people
throw away. reports that he now has
nearly enough old rusty horse shoes
to last him the balance OF his days.
There iB always something a per-
son can be doing. II nothing else.
he can take up the unfinished busl-
ness OF criucizing the fire depart
ment.
Miss Fruzle Allsop. our erstwhile
artist and poetess. has been appoint
ed organist at the Dog Hin church,
and has turned her shirt waist
around.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

In ordinary times, disaster like
tho one at Halifax would attract our
attention for many days but the FIRE
Quency of horrors attendant upon tho
war has caused us to think less OF the
event
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Phones: All Departments, 6OOO

roreign Advertising Representatives BRYANT
Griffith Brunson. 225 Fifth Ave. New YORK
2rl pc,onShire st, Boston, Ford Parsons
Co Peoples Gas Bldg. Chicago; Oscar u.
Davies. 5oi Victor bldg. Kansas City Mo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
A Strange Bird.

Some hunter in the Imperial valley
shot a bird which no one can identify.
Maybe, it's the dove of peace.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

Lord Lausdowne simply needs
some hot bricks at his feet aud a
couple hyops Of tahasco sauce
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
No Enthusiasm.

The acquittal of the De Saulles lady
was rather coldly done. A vote of
thanks would have lent some warmth
TO the proceeding.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Whnt's The DiffcrcnCCn

Little Susie-Daddy, it's raining.
Irritable Daddy-Well. let it rain.
Little Susie (timidly)--I was going
n
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Not i'm Tulsa

But words arc flush, ,ho a small drop
of ink,
Fallink like dew upon thot, pro-
duccs gas.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
Save the waste

jeanette Rankin is improving and
Is now able 20 vote for war withou.
crying.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

Remember that in these times even
apparent stupidity may be a cloak for
the most virile cunning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
The Devil Resigns

The devil sat by a lake of fire on q
pile of sulphur kegs: his head was
bowed upon hiG breast, his tail be
tween his legs; a look of shame was
on his face. a spark dripped from: his
eyes-he had sent his resignation 10
the throne up in the skies. Il am
down and out" the devil said-he
said II with q sob-"there are other )
that out-clas3 me ana | want to OUT,
iny job Hell isn't in it with The land
that lies along the Rhine. I'm a has
been and n piker and therefore, re-
sign; one ammunition maker with his
bloody shot and shell knows more
about damnasson than all the imps of
he'll. Give my job to Kaiser William,
the author OF this war-he unde--
stands It better a million times by far.
hate to leave the Oil home, the spot
| love 90 well, but l Feel that TIM not
up date in the art of running hell
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
SUBSCRIPTION PRICES.

MTMRER OF TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press is eyclusiyry entitled TO
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
y6dited TO IL or not otherwise credited iu tbs
Aper and also the local news published herein
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15
The Proof Rnndnr

The Proof Reader
Some people never profit by their
own mistakes so long as they can
make something out of other peoples.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

OFFICIALS OF THE Hughes Stone com'
pauy were in the office, OF Secretary
Douglas OF the Chamber OF Commerce yes
tcrday morning seeking advice and relief
from transportation conditions, which are
said TO be uciuE up the crushers OF thar
company 40 Gaructt and which are said TO be
with local building work
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-15

UNLESS Secretary Joe Kenton Of III
sary envelopes from the adiutant general
office this morning, the three hundred que'
tionnaires, which were TO be sent from tn
local boards headquarters today will be d,
layed and will not get into the mail unit
Monday.