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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-31
HIGH SCHOOL BOY DIES.
David Arthur Hodges Dies Suddenly
at Home In Marion Township.

:
David Arthur, only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. A. Hodges, Of Marion town
ship, died very suddenly at 2:S0 this
morning at the home Of his parents
Of quincy. While drilling with the
high school cadets in the competitive.
drill held Thursday afternoon at the
fair grounds the boy caught severe
cold which settled in his throat and
later developed into quincy.
Young Hodges, who was in the tenth
grade Of the local high school, was
born Nov. 10, 1901, in Jasper county.
He moved with his parents to Marion
township Dec. 25, 1912. Beside his
parents he is survived by three sis
ters, Mrs. B. W. Hogancamp and Mar
tina A. Hodges, living at home, and
Mrs. Howard futile, who lives ten
miles southwest Of the CITY,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-31
WINESAP APPLES $1.15
George Doyen Has Carload Of Fancy
Winesap Apples on Union Cheese
Company Car Tracks -$1.15 BusheI
at Car; SIPS Bushel Delivered.

Carload Of fancy Winesap apples on
Union Cheese Company tracks at $1.15
per bUsffel at the car and $1.25 q bushel
delivered. or 81 a basket, Your last
chance for good winter apples at the
right price. Phone 2S7. George j.
DOyen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-31

Pool Open Thursday and Friday.
Because there is no school Thursday
and Friday, owing to the state teach
ers' convention, the pool at the Y. NJ.
c. A. will be open both mornings to
the junior and intermediate boys. From
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-31

After Oct. 81 the car to city park
line will be discontinued until May l.,
1918. Iowa Railway and Light Com
pany,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
A2i. NrSYklLDARE
$Kk Ourl!:;A.'.X!'!'':. |: 4. w.. -.
W. Copyright 07l
By Judd Mortimer LswiA
Copyright, l0i71

over the fence and there was kitten |
langing thero by string tied around
its tail and Wilbur was holding the
string, and guess he had been pull
ing the kitten up and down. So | gave
lin one look and pulled the cat up W
he string and broke the string oil It's
tail. and just when was doing that
Wilbur reached for the cat, and ]
Slammed him one and he went around
nc corner crying, and Rowdy chased
.',c kitten up a tree. So we let her up
The tree and rambled. was not going
% wait for Wilbur's mother 70 come
and tell me I need a good spanking.
Old maid Tompkins did not have any
tarts. She said she had forgot that this
was Saturday. And not much OF any
hing else. | don't see how anyone can
orget when il is Saturday.
We went over TO the railroad track
and met n tramp and walked quite
ways with him. He said he was a
tramp or | would not have known IT,
He whistlrd like all the birds we met.
and he said | was some kid and that
Rowdy was some dog, and he had two
sandwiches in a piece OF newspaper, and
we sat by the track and he gave me
one and Rowdy hall Of the other one.
He said he could always get more. !
4ucss il was not little Irish girl |
would like to be tramp. He waved
me good-by and ! waved and then we
went home. saw Mrs Carpenter out
in front and | knew she was going 20
ay something TO me about blamming
Wilbur so | beat her TO it. ! said,
Hello. Mrs. Carpenter, | saw a man IN
YOUR porch all dressed up and talking to
YOU. ! should think Mr.. Carpenter
would turn over in his grave" She did
rot say a word just swole up and looked
1t me. So stuck out my tongue aud
nc and Rowdv went home and ate what
my father hadn't.
When IL was bedtime me and RowdS
';neeled and | asked my mother which
art in heaven to try and get God 10
make something interesting happen on
Sunday. ! know He can II He wants to.
hut He hardly ever does. Amen.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10


NORMAN, ONa, Nov 1o-(SpecIal) -
The Kansas Jnyhawkcrs ARRIVED In Nor
man today for tho annual Oklahoma
Kansas football game with n powerful
team. II is n team which has been forced
to extend itself I'm only two games, the
others havo been 30 easily won they were
just like practice games.
Kansas to-day st nds at tho head OF
tho list IN the ranking ~ Missouri val
ley clevens and iR the tayOrito to cop
tho title. II means a lot, therefore, II
Oklnhomi, which i1 not member OF the
valley conference. can whip tho jay
hAwkers this afternoon.
Illinois Defeats Them Both.
Illinois defeated both Kansas and
Okancml, Except for tNoSe games,
each haS a clean record for tho sea.
son. kanG,s started with the Illinois
pame, which wss lest, 22 to 0. Then
Kansas trounced Kansas Normals, 81
so 0; Washburn, "a to q defeated
Ames, to o, and won from tho Kan
karsao A1aIos were the two other
main conterders for tho valley title,
as Nebraska appears weak.
Oklahoma has won from Central
normal % TO c; klnGfltter, 119 TO o;
Phillips, 81 to o; Texas, "a 20 o. and
Missouri, IA TO 7. Oklahoma was de.
feated by lilinos, ~ to 0,
CClnllTl on OF NCtuNl tld'lnNlNH It'
veals that the Kansas team outweigh;
the Oklnhoma team only six pounds e
the man. Tho Oklahoma eleven will
average 1867, while the Jnyhawker'
,.vern se ITS Tho Kansns line will average
ia pounds from end TO end. AS ag7ins
ia for the Oklahoma line, which givei
10 real advantage to the Jsyhawkers
'jIut the Kansas hacltfed averages IN
pounds TO lj9 pounds for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Has Even Chance.
These figures greatly reduce the Rp
lerent advantage which Kansas vii
ave In the game because OF weight, an,
indicates that the teams will enter tn,
lame on almost equ"l terms. ON thi
basis the Oklahoma team with its for
ward passes, has on evon chance to win
Ia the opinion OF Sooner supporters
Norman was flligg up rapidly witt
Oklnhoma and KpuSs soldiers. alumni
ormer students and visitors this mornln'
pnd Il s believed tho largest GROVE
which ever has witnessed n gtme her
viii be present this afternoon. Practical
~ all seats for the game have been sold
fhe freshmen, "Rufnccks" and othc
students IN costume win occupy the enGt
ide blcpchers, and the grandstnnd vii
l,e divided into sections for alumni, fac
t1ty and visitors
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
o'NolI Heads Esstsrnsrs.

At tho annual meeting OF tho Eastern
league held In New Haven on October ~
nnn ONell was ro-rlectef president,
oecrctary and treasurer ana named 20
represent his league al the l.uulAvllo
meeting pf tho minors Dnnl will be-
there with NIL his luggage, as usual. Tlo
Eastern diRcursed poHnlblc changes IN
circuit, but these will await develop.
ments Tho one thing assured Ia that
tho league will operate In JoiS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
Phillips Trounces
East Centralites
by IS to 0Score

ENID, Okla, Nov IO-(Specihl,)- -
Coming back In the second half. after
having p.aycd the poorest football ex-
hlbiied this season during the first h"lf,
the Phillips university grIdstcrs defeated
the light, but fighting East Central eley-
EN- Is to 0.
Campbell, star halfback, was unable 10
play, while strauss and Knight were In
makers attempted the passing game
more than ever before and were fairly
successful straight footb~ll however.
was mainly responsible for the large
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
SOUTH CENTERS VIEW
on ALABAMA VANDERBILT 7

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov iO-lnterest
among football enthusiasts In tho south
centered today In tho meeting between
Vanderbilt and Alabama at Birmingham,
and In the first contest since 1906 be.
tween Auburn and Davidson In Atlanta.
Georgia Tech plays its only game Of its
seasons rchedule nwny from home today
meeting Tulane at New Orleans, and the
University Of the South plays Mississippi
az Hewanee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
knuff a Grid Official.

National commission rulings may pre-
from cavortlng on baseball diamonds
after the close OF the season. but Benny
is ono OF the resourccful ones. He Is
netting aS n referee or umpire or some
thing like that with professional foot b
ban team IN Ohio and his fame ms n
ball player is proving n good boost for
attendance at the football games. Jim
Thorpe by the way In coaching an in
dependent football tenn at Canton, Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
Two-Score Margin
Beats Chickasha;
Hard Luck All Way

CuCKASilA, okla, Nov iO,-.tspe-
olal Shawnee II, Chiukaahh u wea
tho score yesterday of tho prstliest game
Chlrkasha played IN hard m,k, losing
both goals ny II hnlf foot and In tho
second hnlr lost Dutch" Hlll, their star.
On pccount OF n sptalned ankle. A few
minutes Inter they were compelled to
rut u nuh In tho place Of Fls'er. one VI
tl'o best ground snlners on tha chick
Hshr tccm shawnee played hard and
feet at tho klckof rnd were Rhlr 10 put
Mcoks over for touchdown after tho
first Hix minutes Of play ChlCkhshn
rAllcd and m mute and haf lhtsr
Chnunccy OoottinE for tho home team
won't over for n touchdown, but failed To
Nick noal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10

FAIRVIEW, 0hn,. Nov. 10. tSpe'
clal Tho high school football team OF
this place yesterday Swnmpcd tho Hen
nessey high school eleven, defeating them
by the score OF Sc 10 o. pho work 0f the
bncMiold of falrylew was spectacular.
Taylor, half for tho Henncnscy clcvCn
featured for his team There was not q
punt made during tho game.
Only against Carmen, when the loca
team scored ia points. has t1o lie
team scored more points this scugon tN7i
against Hcnnessey yesterday afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
OHIO IS FAv09ITE IN
GAME WITH WISCONSIN

MADISON, Wis, Nov iO.--ohlo state
ntarted n slight fayorite In tho football
clash today with the unlyorslty OF Wis
ConEin eleven
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
ACCIES TO FACE
the LONCHORNS
At AUSTIN TODAY.
Lone Star Players Hope to
Stem String Of Defeats,

AUSTIN. Texas, Nov i0,--The Uni.
vcrslty of Texas and oklahoma Agri.
cultural and Mechanical college teams
play here this afternoon, Texan has sur
suffered n suocesaIon of defeats. but on
tho strength OF ts showing against Bay-
Ior. which II held TO a feld goal last
Saturday, hopes for victory today,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
MICHIGAN WILL MEET
CORNELL AS FINALE

ANN ARBOR Mich. Nov TO- The
University of Michiran winds up It's
l,omc foOtbell schedule this afternoon
With Cornell as It's opponent
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
oh, Well, You Can't Expect Reporter
To Be Music KTitich

During part Of the impressive
service Miss Carr played softly Mac
Dorrel's ITO Woocd Lilly."-Hop
kinsville (ky.) New Eera.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
pure,II p.foat, Atdm ore

pURCElL, Okla Nov, TO- ~ specially
.-Purcall'7 hl~h school football team yes
tordAy afternoon defeated the Ardrno-~
high school eleven by the, one-pIdet
score, 10 tn, o. only early In the sams
was Purcolpa goal line In danger. For
wnrd por.ou accounted for tho majority
| OF PurCelrs gains.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
AiSo.ooo More.

AloO,CU more.
No one II looking for any sport er
ploitAtion Just at this Juncture. No one
Is considering any championship,
Hut whom an event can bo arranged
whereby 10000 or 0,000 people will be
willing to pay out $1,000 for tho cause
OF army equipment or other needs not
covered by the Hot fund, that event should
be very well worth while.
II would be ehslly possible TO COL
lect this amount frcm an Army.
Navy game at the Polo Grounds.
II would bo possible 20 collect al.
tnest this amount by Michigan
Chicago game In Chicago,
As things 20 now, any amount Of cN-
tra, work is required by large number
of people to collect even Il portion of
this total II would seem. therefore.
under the conditions now prevailing, tha I
tho two games might bo arranged.
There will he those who may complain
that any biz football game Just now
would be in bad taste
Nothing that 10 honorable could be
In bad tnstc now that might easily
add $50, ,000 TO such q fund-s fund
that could be u,ed 20 purchase nth.
Ietlo equipment and alao TO provide
smokes for the big American army
now swinging into action.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10

Rs-edltlnq an old sdage, when
things begin 90 look blacklist, there 10
usually flash OF light on ahead.
Not alwnys-but the average 10 far
beyond the best average OF even ry
Cobb.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
Tn. compIete Roc,er.

the roster OF sport no could find an easy
ungwer ny TO how many capable fighting
mon Uncle Samuel can put Into the
field
This roster OF sport. using nm estimate.
shows th,t at least 100000 900 man be-
tween tho ages Of 20 and 10 could be
called on and that most OF these have
been trained and conditioned by some
variety Of game.
A few days ago we wern talking with
n major OF infantry. now stationed nt
one OF the eAmps for drafted men. He
was astoundcd at the rapid development
OF tho recruits and tho quick way they
picked up the new game. For most Of
this no give credit to some sort OF sport
that hcd made not only for an increased
physical development, but also for bet %
ter knack In general at tackling new
game.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10

In behalf Of few scattered protests,
there was TO intention hore to charge all
winning football teams ms bordering upon
le9s service to the countW. Brown and
Nichigrn, emong other wliiners, had very
little old material To work with.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10

low
No, 7 Johnston uCD. /. L,
No. l0-IAght U6Ol, l., T
No. i6-Brown uS0). l. q
No. l3-Douglas u7G), Confer
No. II NcGlothlln OHD, 4 g.
No. 2-Dcason ug2), r. r
No. 5-Durunt li5). f. +.
No. l7-Duvis Q55D. ..
No. 3-Boylo l7D. l. "
No. l2--Grahom OiD, X II
No. ll--Bochtold u7O). f. b.
Kansas
No. S--Nettles G75l, H. r.
No. T--Joncs lgo). L. a.
No. l6- Hull GS0), Center
No. 3-DcnnIs n75), Il q.
No. s-.Frost NS0l, X, T.
No. 2a-- LonTberg u7O), II, r.
No. 6-Foster U6O. Y.
No. i2-prlnglo CtS5l. l. II.
No, l0-NIandeville. N7Ol, i II.
No II Noilpon u7b), +. n.
Officials; Grover III {. \. c..
referee: Mcbride CM V. c., um-
pire; Reeves (Ames). head lincman'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
S0ONE9S have AN
EVEN CHANCE TO
DEFEAT KANSAS
JayhawkerS Outweigh SOonerS
by Six Pounds 10 a Man,
LINES EVENLY MATCHED
Visitors Arrive in Norman
Looking Fit for Game,

The lineup OF the teams, together
with weights and the numbers the
men win wear during tho game, fol-
low
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10
Sooners and Jayawkers Clash in 1917 Blue Ribbon Game
s: f!.:po1tl@l' !.
gRAyrLAMo RkE ~
Yprss. Menln Road.

Yprss. .Menln Road.
lgli-tal7
A cloud OF dust along the poplard road,
A gray-grecn mist like sunrise DER the
slums
Tho rhytnmic tread OF countless march
And-aS I wntch-tho German army
comes.
File after file, rank upon rank, they pass.
A nevet-endiug iog OF gun and lance.
Down tho white mctOllcd highway from
the North
Tho conQueror pours his egions into
France.
Three years have passed. and on this
very road
Once moro | hear the measured roll OF
drums;
Again l9S Eay-sroen columns moving
And. In tho South, the roar OF friendly
guns q, Trevor
A contemporary, as you might cay,
on a Berlin exchange. was t,lile
loud In hs uproArlest nsrrimsnt over
the first batch. OF American troops
captured. War, In tnls respect, 10
more thhn lot Ike sport. The early
huEEa as the season opens Isn't always
In evidence by July and Ruaust--and
very rarely any part cf II remains at
tho finish, And In either game the
ultimate eackIs 10 the only ono that
counts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-10

Many are cnllod-but, after the call,
How many keep their eyes on the ball
L. l., T.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
Couldn't Hold the Cat.

Mr.. NcwIywcd had her first venture ~
cooking dinner IN her new home. which
passed successfully: and they sat in Ill
cncc III the opposite ends ~ the table.
wondering NJ the novelty of II all and .az-
ing N zach other.
Honestly. hone~tly-"n your word of
h~onor--did Won like 1t darling! :" she asked.
finally.
"Nevcr enjoyed anything - much in my
hic.' he sand. and swallowed a lump.
'Evcrything-everythlng from coup 10
puddingi~
Every mouthtul from soup "a rud-
ding he said. hravelv.
'Oh. lin - relieved. then" ~hc said. a.
q huge sigh escaped her. "iou see. ! for
to order the syrup for the sauce for
the pudding. and had "a have something.
- ! took your cough syrup. and was
- afraid Your taste it -Exchangc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
ONLY POOLING HIMSELF.
Beaumont Journal

Admiral Won Tirpitz in an interview pub
li>hed IN a Budapest newspaper declares
that America military help to the allies
n "A mere phantom. There J. no possibility
he asserts, of Americas transporting a
large army of fighting men 20 Europe.
Possibly Won Tirpitz believe what he
says. but Il i more probable that he wa>
merely talking for the effect he hoped hi
utterance> might have upon the public
mind IN Austria Hungary where peace sen
timent / fast growing. especially since the
failure Of Pope Bcnedict-' peace offer.
and where Il friendly sentiment toward,
America has always prevailed.
But II Won TIrpiix i expressing hi~ de-
hberate belief he i footing no one bat HIM
self and will have ample opportunity to
of his mistake before the war i over.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
A Smile or Two
A Near Calamity.

Little Mary waS being initiated into the
wonders of the Pullman car. Sch and
her mother left the city early in th. eve
|ning zach occupying a big cushioned seat
in the ear. Mary wished 10 know AZ once
where they were going 10 sleep, and after
five minutes explanation by her mother
she realized that they were to sleep in N
bed made over their two seats. which
would he completed by the porter about .
o'clock.
At the next stop a man entered the car
and Mary was forced To give up her in
dividual seat To him. lie had reserved the
upper berth, which She did mol know. The
giving up of the seat was for a time
enough food for thought. but she finally
burst out with this question:
Mamma, If We sleep here. and AL those
other people sleep where they are sitting.
where l. that man going 10 sleep!
THAT man" and the rest IN the ear
laughed. The explanation process began
al over gain.-lndianapoli> News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
FRIDAY. OCTOBER II. 1917.


Now that nearly all uf the men comm.
within the military age have been drafted
out of the community. WHY should not our
remaining ble-bodied men organize q
home guard company. There might come
a time when such a protection would be
needed Any man up 10 "A wears OF age
i eligible for enlistment in the army. if
he passes the physical and mental require
Dient>. Take all the boys under twenty
one. and all OF the once-boys over thirty
one. and we should he able 10 recrui, 4
firsf class company of guardsmen. Such
a movement would serve 10 keep the town
IN touch with military life. and also would
show q very admirable spirit on the part
OF our men.
The Herald does not claim originality
for the idea. Such a thing i, being at
tempted IN other states. Since the Ma
tIonal Guard has been incorporated IN the
army. most places where such an %organi-
zation has been maintained feel the need
OF another guard 10 replace the one that
mas been given To the service of the conn
Try. Who knows but the time might come
when The government would be compelled
Z" extend the age limits of it, con,crip,
army In such an event. with 4 home
guard OF our able-bodied men organized
drilled and equipped. we should have N
readiness a body of trained or. at least. in
readiness for the draft. who could take
Their places on a call to the color, for men
over or under the first age draft limit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
OF Interest to Women

Detroit J. to have women taxicab driv-
er>-
Na~~ar College has an cnrollmcn OF
LBS students this year.
The Womens Railway Shop EMPLOYEES
Union has been organized in Pittsburgh.
Women have been made eligible 10 po-
>itions a. sanitary police in Cleveland.
The war has opened up a wide field for
women u the printing tradc> in London.
The Ohio State Federation 81 Women
Clubs l. 10 hold IL annual convention thu
month at Akron.
Women have taken the place of 2OO. 0OO
men employed in the government offices IN
London before the war.
The Italian government has awarded
prlze~ for merItiou> services to nearly
1900 women employed in il agricultural
work.
Mrs. Isaac Hicks Of Blair~ville. Pa. i
proud OF her record Of fIfiv-five wears of
continuous services a. a Sunday school
teacher.
The Colorado State Moderation Of
Women Clubs maintains a scholarship
fund. from which $50. 1000 has been loaned
to girls that they NIGH obtain an educa-
tion.
Because If the shortage Of help Na~,ar
college girls are taking turns in waiting
on table. cutting the grass and taking care
of the dormltorieS and other departments.
Mr.. J. Trlmpeit Maxwell. well known in
New York and Washington society. has
to work in a canning ~factrov I'm Bal
timorc 70 DO her bit in helping America
TO win the war.
Philadelphia claims the Youngest wom-
an lawyer IN the world in the person of
Mis- Cecclie i. Bass. who at the age of
Il years has passed. her examination for
admission to the bar.
The street railway of J~ohn~iown. Pa. i
engaging women 10 take the places Of
The motormen and conductors who have
entered the army or gone 10 the mines OF
mills mt higher wages.
Elizabeth Gurlcv FLYNN. who /. regard
ed ~ one Of the dominating factors IN the
]. ". ". movement. began her career at
inc age ~ ~ by appearing a. \ soap box
socialist orator in New oYrk and uttcrinc
learned things regarded a. lar beyond her
years.
Mr.. Henry \. Pridmore of Chicago. the
only woman IN the country at the head Of
a bts iron foundry. j, proud of the fact
mat her factory i now turning out the
machine hat makes certain parts for the
new Liberty motor, 10 be used in the Amer
lean aIrplanes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
A Good Follow.

When the conversation turned ~ the
subject Of romantic marriage this little
aacr,iotc WAS volunteered by II. VI. Asker.
Il North Dakota politician:
so you were married ten years ago.
Took place in the church. | suppose. with
band!'
NO: IL was Al c%lopcmcnt."
An clopcment. Ell. Did the gIrTs ia
Their follow YOU n"
"Ye-. and he ha> been with ~ ever
~inre.'-Exchanee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-12
DON'T BLAME THE MACHINE.
iSan Antonio ENpre-~.l

tSan Antonio ENpre~>.l
The automobile j. not Ia blame for all
this murder. The luguhriou~ lamentations
OF the people who deplure the inventions
that move the world forward in IL work
and play are mi>directed. Accidents that
originate solely and exclusively in ma
chInery are very rare a. compared with
man made kind. In the ease of the auto
mobile the death injury toll may be traced
IN nearly every instance 10 man'~ misuse
of that valuable modern invention. The
automobile J. treated too much a. 4 toy. to
be played with BY children. adults. the zane
and insane, n well a. the drunk and sober.
Locomotive engines are run on tracks
made for them grooved - a 10 keep them
IN place. Yet We give the men who run
them a rigorous training and require them
10 be physically fit. The automobile en-
.ine y turned loo- on streets and h.gh-
ways, often IN the hands of nervous wom-
en-. inexperienced children. and drunken
idiots. j. IL any wonder the death and
injury reports mount upward steadily from
month 10 month!