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Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
MAN WITH PERFECT BRAIN

Thomas ]. Abernethy, now half
through his senior year at Harvard,
has learned that he is mentally per-
feet.
The expert who tested his mental
ity and gave him 100 per cent was no
less an authority than the late Prof.
Hugo Munsterberg, who made the test
last spring and announced the result
only a few days before his death.
1t surprised Thomas ]. Abernethy,
II, who was adjudged perfect, as
much as 1t surprised anyone. The col
lege records show that he has been
only an average student. He says
himself, II have just about broken
even on grades"
If Abernethy has not taken ad-
vantage Of his natural endowments
in college, he will start on the more
serious vase Of life aware Of his ex-
traordinary mental equipment, or
aware at least that his mentality was
labeled al" by one of the worlds
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
SCRAPS

North Carolina has three negro nor
NAL schools.
Factories yearly pay S140,943.OOO in
wages in California.
England's paper box trade employs
10000 workers.
Bacteria are killed by a pressure Of
5000 atmospheres.
The He'll Gate bridge, now nearing
completion, cost S30,OO0,OO0.
A state-owned paper mill is being
advocated In Minnesota.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
A Tale of Trieste.

The Italians are fighting to get back
Trieste. How some of the inhabitants
Of that city feel toward their Austrian
masters is shown by the following
story: A traveller went into a church
there and noticed among large num-
her of vOtive offerings a silver mouse.
This, he was told, was presented by a
lady whose house had been Overrun
with these little pests. After her gift
to the Madonna, the mice entirely dis
appeared from her place.
"YOu don't believe that yarn?" re-
marked the skeptical traveller.
"Of course not" replied the sacris-
tan, ''Or we should have made silver
Austrian long ago."
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
WHK0BNWHR
| NOW
CANTRILL, PLAIN FARMER

I'm no lawyer, and I'm no orator.
I'm just a plain farmer from Ken
lucky, but here's what / think"
In this wise James Campbell Can't
rill, congressman from the Seventh
district of Kentucky, began speech
that produced one Of the most SEN
sational climaxes that have been
staged in congress for long time.
Congressman Cantrill, long, lean,
and lanky, is Democratic member Of
the rules committee Of the house. But,
unlike the other Democratic members
of that body he did not vote for the
majority report recommending that
The "leak" on the presidents note be
Indefinitely put out Of the way.
What he said was sufficient to dis
rupt the Democratic majority COM
pletely and to stampede the entire
house into OverthrOwing the majority
report of the committee.
1t is true that Mr.. Cantrill is no
lawyer, but he was brought up in the
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
WSCONSIN'S PRIZE GIRL

Wisconsin. one Of the most pro-
gressive of the states, has come for
ward the last few years with more
new ideas regarding government and
agriculture than almost" any other
state. To be a prize winner in any
of these lines in Wisconsin you have
to get up in the morning and keep
going all day.
The champion farmer girl of the
state, so adjudged at the state fair, is
Miss Helen NJ. Hatch of Lake Geneva,
and the list of her accomplishments
sounds like the list of accomplish
ments of that most desirable of NOR
tails, good housewife.
These are some Of the things she
had to do to win the championship !:
She had to make her own cap and
apron; she had to name 20 different
kinds of cloth; she had to put up one
can Of carrots and one can of peaches ;
she had to bake loaf of bread; she
had TO make n tin of baking-DOwder
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09

A public auditorium seating 4,20O is
to be built in Louisville.
A California man made LOO out
of an acre of celery cabbage.
Los Angeles county has the largest
olive grove in the world.
Mexico City is 7,415 feet above sea
level. Its death rate has been high.
A toy exhibition in France has at
tracted much artistic discussion.
For hotels and similar places new
motor-driven machine will wash and
sterilize 1900 drinking glasses an
hour.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
Coat With Many Buckles.

Trench coat is, perhaps. the most
appropriate name for sand Bolivia
coat, the fullness Of which is held in
by a narrow belt, fastened with a sill
yer buckle in front. Fairly large patch
pockets are at the sides. Slightly
above the breastline there is another
narrow strap, fastened with silver
buckle, reaching from armhole to arm
hole. The fullness Of the sleeves is
held at the wrist by straps and buckle.
The skirt Of the coat is fairly full.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Cen
eral Tonic because it contains the well
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System so cents.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09

who
his forefathers lawyers
Kentucky, real
Cantrl the essentials situation
q usually nvincbe
is
them to
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09

This sketch, sent by Dreeoll Of Paris,
shows a new spring model in pearl
gray, with a half low ehemisette Of
rose georgette crepe. The beII-shaped
sleeves show the new undersIeeves Of
white chiffon.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
Not Served There.

The applicant for cook, in story
told By the Ladies' Home Journal,
was untidy and insolent in appear
ance.
'Don't hire her." whispered Jones
to his wife; II don't like her looks"
But" demonstrated his wife. "just
consider the reputation for cooking she
bears"
THAT doesn't matter" said Jones
testify; I'VE don't want any she-bears
cooked; we don't like them"
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09

Sketch sent from Paris by DrecolI
Of spring gown in biscuit-coIored gab-
ardine, banded with the revived primi-
tive embroidery in several coIors. The
skirt has a trousered effect at the side,
and the sash is tied in front.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
A looical Conclusion.

did you really call this gentleman
an old fool last nlght?" said the judge
severely.
The prisoner tried hard TO collect his
thoughts.
"The more / look at him the more
likely It seems that did" he replied.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
Baste and Press.

To give a heavy cloth garment the
desirable fine finish baste the material
firmly and press before stitching.
Then stitch and press again thor.
Oughly.
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
Safe.

THE people are laying for that egg
magnate."
"Yes, but so are the hens"
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09

that in the early days of the
subsequently
sxtyfve and member
make his presentation
speech o colleagues
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09

visit
had
for of
Miss Agriculture big parade
alfalfa with godenrOd
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09


originally that he might business South America He
West Pembroke Me-
Tensas gazette., 1917-03-09
Weak, Falnty Heart, and Mysteries
can be rectihed by taking "Renovine" a
heart andne tonic. Price soc andtI. ~.

Love may laugh at locksmiths, bat
it never giggles at plumbers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
FREE TIRE SERVICE
PHONE 500
THE "2 IN 1" IDEA.

We invite your inspection of the new Innershu
Tires are made blowout proof by using this shoe We
absolutely guarantee this Red Innershu against bowou
and so per cent of all punctures.
Tires equipped with these shoes have given 21 900
miles of actual wear.
Right now is the best time to have your tires eoupped
with set of these shoes 1t will save you money in the
long run The cost of equppng tires with these shoes
is very small
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
OTHER SUPPLIES.

Defector Lens, Simplex Auto Jacks Auto Mirrors
Electric Headlights Car Mats, Desert Auto Water Bags
Steering Wheels Liquid Renewer Fishing Tackle of every
kind Fan Belts ''
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
SEAT COVERS.

Gordon Seat and Tire Covers Your car will look much
better equipped with set of these covers and will also
save the uphoSerng and keep your clothes from getting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
AUTO ROAD MAPS.

We have just received a shipment of Cason's Guide
to OKLAHOMA, with map of Auto Routes This is the
very latest guide out We will sell these maps at 25 cents
each as long as the supply lasts. Get one today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
AUTO TRUNKS.

We have big selection of the newest thing in Auto
Trunks. Travelling without an auto trunk is very un
handy See our line before starting on your vacation
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
AUTO GLOVES.

- we are showing big Hne of Hanses Auto Gloves for
both ladies and gentlemen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
FREE TIRE SERVICE
PHONE 500
MOTORISTS.

MOTORISTS.
lire Repairing is not experiment with u.s. Several
years OF practical experience in repairing thousands of
tes behind every job turn out You take no chan
ces' Every job is guaranteed to "say repaired"
With the cost of tires steadily soaring every motor
t owes 1t to his pocketbook to Stretch tire mileage" to
the limit. "
We will tell you frankly whether your tire is worth
repairing or not We repair any tire on the market
Inc principal agencies, garages, and hundreds of own
ers are our customers-why not you?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
LEATHER BOOTS.

We carry the Steel-Studded
Leather Outside Boots. Every
car owner knows how good
they are.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
more LITE" LENSES

We have just received this week shipment of "More
LIE Lenses which are approved by the automobile COM
mission of the state of New Jersey
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
THERMOS BOTTLES.

We have the biggest stock of Thermos Be
found in the city. All sizes and styles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
AUTO GOGGLES.

We have the latest thing in Auto Goggles They are
the ventilated rubber goggles lenses easily removable or
mterchangeabe-held tight in special groove of rubber
eye cup elastic head bands piece construction dust
and rainproof, comfortable and sanitary
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
AUTO COATS

Try Of our Waterproof SILK Slip-On Goats LIGHT
and handy to take along Also full stock of Linen Auto
Coats They will protect your clothes from dirt and dus
when motoring.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
FORD LOCKS.

Defender thief-proof Ford
locks. Heavy steel locking
band, locks the coil box.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
AUTO CLOCKS

Every car should be equipped
with one of our Eight-Day Keyless
Auto Clocks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
OFFICIAL AUTO WIRING GUIDE.

The most valuable publica-
tion ever offered to the auto
mobile world.
Not since the beginning of
the automobile industry has
there been such a valuable
book published. 1t contains
463 guaranteed auto electri-
cal diagrams. Over 100 of
these are not available from
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
Price $3.50.

This lock is approved by un-
derWriters laboratories.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
TIRE CHAINS

When the roads muddy and slippery travelling can
be made safe by using Weed Tire Chains. We have the
biggest shipment of chains brought to Ardmore All
sizes in stock
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
REFRIGERATOR BASKETS.

We are just in receipt of shipment of the famous
Hawkeye Refrigerator Baskets. They furnish plenty
of room for lunches and ice and made to fit in back
of your car.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
CAMPING SETS.

We have nice line of camping sets which COM
pete in every particular These sets made for serving
four and six people
For outings of any kind these sets very necessary
They made to fit right in your and take up very
little
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-22
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

Let us equip your car with a j.
NJ. Fire Extinguisher. Do not run
the risk of having car destroyed
when you can equip same with an
extinguisher at very small cost 10
you. This will also reduce your car
insurance 15 per cent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

Germans can be conquered; the gov
eminent is bungling and muddling
along.
The next day the tune has changed
entirely Washington sings a cheer
full roundelay. The Russian army is
being retuvenated and will soon re-
sumo the offensive; the Allies will
get through and destroy the sub
marine bases; England and France
are bleeding Germany white, and her
army now consists of schoolboys and
old men; Americas entrance will
clinch the control Of the air; Ger
many and Austria are heartily sick
of the war and long for peace on
any terms.
There are two reasons for 1t. One
is that government officials and the
country as a whole, are keyed to a
high pitch, living on. the constant
diet of excitement, and they are sub
ject to attacks of nerves. The 9TH
er is that those in charge of the
conduct of the war are torn between
the desire to wake up the country
to the seriousness of the war, and
to keep its spirits up. The dark side
is pictured to show how serious the
situation is: and the bright side to
create a cheerful attitude.
The truth lies between. America
has tackled a tremendous problem.
1t must begin to assume the major
part of the burden of the war. 1t
must play the role that England has
played for the last year or more. I'm
less some unexpected break comes
in the ranks of the Teutonic allies,
there is a long. bitter flight ahead
vet, but victory is in sight at the
end. and the greater the efforts put
forh now, the sooner that victory
will come.
1t is not the time for discourage
ment or for over elation. but for
hard, logged effort. Phlegm is not a
quality of the American tempera-
ment, and just doggedly and patient
ly seeing a thing through is not a
role we take to kindly. But spectac-
ular coups do not seem to have a
place in this war, unless it be VIC
tory by the air route.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
1.-THE COMMAND OF DEATH!

THE Command of Death" may
have a. much greater significance
than simply an adventure, or an OBJ
ject lesson in bravery to the Rus
sian soldiers.
Associated Press dispatches from
Russia indicate that the movement
to mobilize women is spreading like
wildfire" and that many regiments
of women are being organized to re-
place the men who are deserving,
In all kinds of fighting but that
with the cold steel, there is no reas-
on why women should not become as
proficient as men. 1t is the crown
ing, sickening horror of the war that
women should enter the ranks, and
America would have to come to des-
perate straits indeed before she
would permit it. but Russia is in
these desperate straits now. Ger
mans hold thousands of square miles
of her territory; the army is disor-
ganized and in flight; and the very
existence of the country is threaten
ed. f.
Rheta Chile Dorr, an American
newspaper woman has recently been
at the front with the Command of
Death" and she telegraphs some in
teresting comment on it. Here are
q few extracts:
Drilling daily through the rain
and mud, quartered no whit bet
ter than the lowest peasant pri-
vate, asking no favors but to
fight on equal terms against the
enemy and Drawing the sneers
and jeers of the male fighters,
Russian women in the Com
mand OF Death" have proved in
the supreme test they have a
place in the lighting line.
II spent two weeks with these
girls-peasants, students. doc
tors, stenographers. telephone
operators and plain girls. And |
am convinced there is a place
for women in the fighting line.
ION our very first night at the
front we heard a great pounding
on the door to the building. a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

Jewess sentry challenged in
stantly:
Aren't the girls hereT
voice demanded.
Not girls. but soldiers the
Jewess sternly returned, and If
you don't leave we will shoot
THE disturber of disturbers
went, too.
THE next day the girls bathed
in the river. Girl sentineIs were
stationed in a wide circle about
the banks while officers-all
gentlemen-assisted in keeping
away intruders.
1T rained every day, but the
girls drilled just the same. They
lived just as the men did-ex-
cept that Nine. Butchkareff, the
commander, was more strict
than the mems commanders.
The Command of Death has
overthrown every convention.
The girls in it have forgotten
everything they were ever
taught as women-and you've no
idea how nice women can be
when they are absolutely natur-
al and unselfish. q.
THE girls did their job in dead
earnest. There was no nonsense.
When there was skylarking Mis-
ter Commander Butchkareff used
to shout. Don't be silly, you may
be dead in five days
Il never thought before wom-
en- ought to go to war. But am
convinced that in any country
under such conditions as those
now facing Russia the women
ought to step into the breach. 1t
is their country as much as the
mems"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
Roosevelt and France

H. A. Gibbons in The Century.
When President Wilson, in the
face of adverse criticism and pres
sure from ell sides, declined Mr..
Roosevelt's offer to lead a volunteer
army to France, he showed remark
able perspicacity. A very serious
blunder was avoided. have not the
slightest doubt that Mr.. Roosevelt
and his friends were actuated by the
sole motive of wanting to serve
France; but their love of the French
was greater than their knowledge OF
the French.
whatever the newspapers may
have said, in the desire to avoid
looking a gift horse in the mouth,
the people OF France did not under
stand the Roosevelt scheme. 1t per-
picked and worried them. They
would have interpreted its adoption
as a sign that our government did
not have sufficient prestige among
the American people to help France
in the regular way, or that the Am
erican people were so opposed to the
war that President Wilson was COM
PEELED to fall back upon private
initiative and enterprise for military
cooperation with the Entente Pow
ers.
1t was only when kilograms from
Washington announced that General
Pershing would command the first
troops sent to France. and that these
troops would be an official American
army, that the French realized the
significance of Americas entry into
the war. Now they know that the
American nation, represented by the
government at Washington. is help
ing France.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

reports are enlxindling to the Ameri-
can spirit. II 1t is Washington's
and the Germans are declared to be
purpose to arouse US to the reality
of war, II cannot be said that a for
tunate way to do 1t has been picked
out. II we are TO be stirred to the
necessities OF sacrifice. we do not
need TO be regaled from time to
time by tales of woe.
The most effective way, we would
suggest for Washington's benefit, is
to give us the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in regard
to every phase of. the war. Wash
ington, unfortunately, has shown a
disposition to masticate our news for
us. The Creel incident of the Fourth
of July celebration story is a good
Illustration Of what appears to be, in
part at least, the Washington spirit.
the Creel method, are to be afforded
only such news as is generally good
for their constitution and suited 70
their tender years.
Occasional private messages from
the front are such as to invite the
suspicion that government agencies
Including those of the governments
of the allies-are not giving us the
whole truth about the war. Instead
of teing given specific facts in every
instance from which we may draw
our own conclusions, we are fed with
exhortations or laments.
This is not principle which is a.:
all suited to the character of the
American people. America is not
afraid to know the worst. The hard
err it is pressed the harder it will
fight. But it doesn't want to fight
in the dark. 1t wants to know the
truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
AS the London "Per-
sonal" Column May
Read In 1918.

London-The steadily increasing
age limit under which men are call
ed upon to fight, together with soar
ing food prices and scarcity of food
and other questions before the pub
lie, are the subject Of satirical allu-
sions in Next Years Agony Col
umn" in The London Mail.
Here is the column that appeared.
II tells its own. story:
He-Why doubt eternal fidelity?
Did l not promise to love you for
the duration of the war?-Tit- Will
low.
Rolls-R Royce 1914 model, practical
ly unused. Will any kind Christian
exchange for wooden underwear?
Pluto, $50 Park Lane, London, w.
Girl With the Cobalt Eyes,
Your letter of dismissal cruel. Could
not keep appointment; no boots.
Make further appointment and will
borrow or steal pair. Marmaduke.
Lost-In or near Knightsbridge or
the Park, Wednesday, burma bean
necklace; 1000 pounds reward. Lady
x, care Dry & Dryer. solicitors,
Bedford Row.
Will any wealthy person adopt
lovely little boy of 8? Blue eyes, gol-
den hair; perfect Fauntleroy type;
parents parting with same only ow-
ing to his appetite. Rations, box
O559.
City man now joining up in the
men of 1880 class, and having no
present use for same, will let or lease
black morning coat striped trous-
ers, veste, silk hat, to carful ten
ant; suitable for a munitioner of
POSITION; slim young figure. Box
M5543.
The commissioner of inland rev.
enue acknowledges the receipt of
2S3,479 pounds sterling on account
of unpaid income tax from Food
Speculation.
Home offered, earl's ancestral
mansion, live with family, introduce
lions to county, to any person will
ing to do homework.
A train will leave Kings Cross on
Thursday for York, calling at inter-
mediate stations. Persons DESTROYS
of travelling should apply to the
secretary. railway travel controller,
ministry of movements, Bloomsbury
formerly British Museum). Proofs
must be furnished Of urgent need TO
travel, and applications will be dealt
with in rotation; no luggage or
hand baggage.
Cottage Piano-As now, 1,200
pounds or near offer. Vulcan" Sc
Bond street, Wolwich. Another piano
(never used, bought only to ball
ance appearance Of roorn), l,SOO
pounds.
Will any kind person send ear
trumpet and govt foot rest TO British
Tommy. aged 7S, now fighting in
trenches? No. 1I74b98366, B. e. F.,
France.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

milk, and beat thoroughly. Add the
apples. Pour into a well-buttered
pan and bake thirty minutes in hot
oven.
CornmeaI Puffs, GriddIeeaE<es and
WaHles-The peculiar granular con-
sistency of cornmeal, which is dis
advantage under some circum-
stances, is an advantage in making
griddlecakes or waffles, for it rem
ders them very tender.
Cornmeal Puffs-One quart milk,
two thirds cup cornmeal, one-fourth
cup sugar, one teaspoon salt, eight
eggs, grated nutmeg Qf desired.
Cook the milk and meal together
fifteen minutes with salt and sugar.
When cool add the eggs we'll beaten.
Bake in cups. Serve with stewed
fruit or jam.
Cornmeal Pancakes-Two~ cups
flour, one-half cup cornmeal, one
and one-half tablespoons baking
powder, one and one-half teaspoons
salt, one third cup sugar, one and
one-half cups boiling water, one and
one-fourth cups milk, one egg. Add
meal to boiling water and boil five
minutes. Turn into bowl, add milk
and remaining dry ingredients, then
the egg, we'll beaten, and the but
ter. Cook on a, grated griddle.