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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
SIDEllGHTS0NWA WARN0VES


This is an advertisement for the Red Cross
If you are not interested jump over to Luke McLuke in
the next column.
is not necessary print picture of bloody trench lined
with suffering soldiers carry the Red Cross you
The only thing that necessary to induce to buy
Christmas membership in the Red Cross for member of
your family is to convince that such action essential
citizenship itself.
victory of the democratic nations of the world you have lend
every moral and financial support that you muster
The fact that you have Liberty Bond that you
SIS the Red Cross does not let you out You still
morally bound to buy Christmas membershipyes you and
every member Of your family.
greatest Mercy fund in the world would much JOY in
Germany the defeat of consrpon in Canada would have
caused.
Can't you understand that morale is being tesed We
have claimed to be patriots but when it comes to giving
time and money too, not so articulate
The Red Cross needs soctorshere in Oklahoma City
Every home has to be recanased to get on that service
flag for every person in the house Won't you help?
If you American you will find time and money to
do in this campaign what President Wilson wants you to do
you not American you ought to be in nternment
camp.
There absolutely valid besides utter poverty why
you should not support the Red Cross
The Red Cross is international organization organized
at a conference in Geneva, Switzerland in 1868
1t made obligatory to for every soldier nationality
dsregarded.
President Wilson heads the American Red Cross
Congress authorizes it.
The war department audits its accounts
General PeTshng in France approves 1t.
1t is working for your army.
1t is working for your navy.
1t is working for your allies.
1t is working for you
And it needs your support
ARE YOU CONVINCED?
W. M. H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
EATLEss WHEAT.

IN THE SAME issue OF the paper which told OF the
failsre OF wheatesS day in Oklahoma City, appeared
Washington dispatch the effect that saving sixth
OF our wheat might win the war At least reduction OF
the wheat ration is step the long road to victory, and
he is poor American and puny patriot who will not
make so small sacrifice for his country With such
bread when they should use substitute eating the
bread of shame II seshness is the for violation
Of the food Administrations orders bear in mind that no
person so remote far removed from active service that
he hasn't stake in this Selfishness well
riiice should work ior victory
II ignorance OF the regulations is the cause, II is in
excusable ignorance for OF this OF conservation
there has been no end Of talk and written word 1t is
not ignorance certainly in city where many people
congegate and newspapers circulate generally Thought
essness it may be- but this is time to think il
capable of thinking and to be serny reminded il is
not This is no time to let George do it, Ii nations
full strength to be exerted in war each citizen Of that
country must help By this time it should be apparent to
the most optimistic poyanna that something like the
nations full strength will be needed to win this conflict
Now let Oklahoma City people unite to eliminate those
food SlackerS who nave driven the bakers back to baking
wheat bread for Wednesday By closer regulation Of flour
muler and bakers the government will help but that
for individual shrkng evasion As has been
pointed out from time time there now classes
OF people in the country patriots and traitors and it is
patriotic eat the wheat that is needed for army
abroad and our allies And while particular attention has
been paid to wheat in these censorous lines the rule
applies to meat and sugar and fats and other foods which
must be used more sparingly
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
THE ULTIMATE CONSUMER.

THAT ONE DELIVERY day system recently in
augurated by the grocers of Oklahoma City, seems to
have made satisfactory start and the prompt response of
customers the plan speaks we'll for the ultimate
sumer who is at times disposed to feel down hearted and
think he Is the goat for everything. Generally speaking
however he continues be the backbone of the nation
other substantial part OF national anatomy, and
movement far prosper without his encouragement
While yet the painful process Of bringing home the bacon
and other rich vauds needed for nutrimen continues
be mans sire task the onedevery rule not having ap
preciabe effect upon the cost of living the groces shed
ray OF hope the dark pathway Of the bread winner.
They believe that the delivery method will in time
effect financial saving which will be reflected in the
grocery bill. II the ultimate consumer remains bit
skepca because Of many semeScrs in the school OF ex-
perienee he can't be blamed But Il the groccs make good
| on their prospect they will find the ultimate consumer
grateful creature In fact he has had little for
gratitude that he has large quantities Of It in store to
bestow upon those WHO earn IT,
And there can as stated when it was first proposed be
no doubt Of certain benefits from the plan Whether il
saves money not it will labor when labor is scarce
1t will engender system in many households which neet
it, and it will reduce the tendency to order uxurics at th
last minute which forgotten when the morning odc
turned in TO the grocer In the latter way il other
should prove help to the who pays the bills
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Luke McLuke Saws.

1t gives an ornery man lot OF com
fort to reflect that there are worse
people in the world than he is.
Frozen molasses may be slow. But
it hasn't anything on a fat woman who
is boarding a p. A. Y. Z. street car,
What has become OF the old-faSh
ioncd tad who used to wear his hat in
the house all the time
Another difference between men and
women is that when a man meets an
other man he hasn't any use for he
doesn't kiss him
And there is a vast difference be-
tween having a word with Friend Vile
and having words with her
A man Judges another mans finan-
cial rating by looking at Dun and
Bradstrect A woman judges another
woman's financial rating by looking
at her iurs.
Men are nearly as vain as women. A
middle-agcd man who has gray hair
always has the alibi that it is prema-
turc, and that all of his folks were
gray-headcd while young
\ on may have noticed that the Gold-
en- Rule works beautifully wher the
/ other fellow is following il
One way TO be popular is to keep
busy II YOU haven't enough business
to keep YOU busy get busy and make
some
A man thinks that it is big and brave
10 brag that his wife doesn't care A
hang where he goes or what time h,
gets in but the fact oi the matter Is
that there is something wrong abou
woman who is that kind of wife.
We have often wondered why femal,
colleges do not organize football teams
Perhaps the reason is because no gir
will admit that she is heavy enough
for the line.
And what has become of the old
ia'hloncd school teacher who used 4
use machine strap ON the palm of
boys hand when she whipped himI
Another trouble with this country i
that we have too many good orator
: and not enough good listeners
Maybe a woman would enjoy bette
health II she didn't expect corset I,
take the place Of exercise.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
A CHANCE FOR THE OLD BOYS.

THE NEXT DRAFT will accentuae the labor shortage
and by labor is meant all the varied forms OF toll which
contribute to complex civilization This meanS.Pan
added burden for d. old boys beyond military age, 1t
also their chance to prove they equal the
OCCASION for here of late many institutions have
regard the weight Of years hopeless handicap, and it
happened the blue envelope and possibly pension
il they were lucky, for those long in the service.
This industrial change and its possibilities have been
delightfully."- and ably set forth in "Skinners Big dea,"
story in the current Saturday Evening Post Briefly, it
tells how the junior partner rejuvenaed four five old
mossbacks and made them the life Of the firm while the
other partners touring South America He wished
responsibilities the old sandbys and also showed them
the need Of physical fitness keep young and keep up the
work
BY the power of suggestion and other helpful hints he
induced those podding pariarchs shed their whiskcrs
exchange their somber garb for ramen almost sporty and
reduce their waist lines TO proportions in accord
with Mr. Hoovers regime The result plenty OF pep
and force which felt and looked years younger, while
still retaining the advantage of long experience.
1t is fiction, Of course but part of it authentic
letter from q prominent manufacturer which sings the
praises OF older men, their careiuness and experience
than offset any added energy which young blood could
supply And since wishes to grow old too soon the
advantage of physical training will be apparent and it is
hoped who have attained the mdde,aged spread will
try them out, and profit by the experience
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
"Saue the Waste and Win the War
A SERVICE FLAG FOR ALL.

AIOT EVERY HOME can fly the regulation service flag,
with It's ground OF white border of red and blue star
for each man from that home gone forth to war Before
one Oklahoma City home the other day. we saw such
flag with three stars in its field and thought how proud
Ne parents OF that home must be- But now appears IN
growing numbers another service flag Instead OF the
stars II bears Red Cross in its center, with additional
crosses for each person in the family who has attained
membership in that order Of mercy There is service
flag which should be in every home for stands for war
work in which all may help, and should If you haven't
such service flag remember the big Christmas member
ship drive is now on and your Christmas won't be com
pIete without one And have pride in such service, for
II means much to humanity, and to your friends and
kindred who are to tread the rocky road Of In some
measure such service flag is proof OF your worth as
citizen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
SAFE AND SANE.

yl1HILE THE CHRISTMAS casualty list isn't usually
as extensive that Of the Glorious Fourth there are
enough needless disasters from Christmas fires to warrant
word Of warning In this connection the suggestion OF the
national hoard OF fire underwriters that electric lights be
used 10 illuminate the Red Cross service flag is timely
One be just patriotic without setting the house on
fire. which would be likely IL candles used Along
the same linc il may be added that electric lights can
also serve we'll Christmas trees the time honored
sne deadly candles. and no Santa Claus with cotton
wfskers should go the fire By following these short
ard simple rules you improve your chances of having
merry Christmas and will aho give the fire department
. mdci-nceded rest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
'I1ET'ST0jIPiYl'b7fS / TORY
100 Years Ago Today.

100 Years Ago Today.
l8l7-John Loughin first Roman
Catholic bishop OF Brooklyn, born in
County Down, Ireland Died in Brook
lyn Dec g. 1891.
rs Years Ago Today
lS42-The French took possession OF
the MarQueSas islands
so Years Ago To-day.
lSo7-Gcncral Pope issued a call for
an election in Alabama TO vote on the
new constitution.
rs Years Ago Today.
l892-Prcsdential proclamation pro
claiming setting apart the San Gabriel
timber reservation in California,
One Year Ago To-day in the War
President Wilson sent note to all the
bclligerents requesting they define
more exactly their peace terms as a
step toward peace; Russians made a
stand at Moldavan border and in
Dobruda, where violent fighting was
reported under way
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
GIVE AND TAKE.

ANY PLAN which will speed up the war is desirable
Improvement, and efforts to correct existing faults
tome under the head OF helpful criticism aud should be
encouraged But this is no time TO deal gently with the
lngrown crouch who makes fautndng his life work But
the poison pessmst is not lacking in the public prints and
the song Of the sorehead heard in the land General
results obtained by those who rave random aren't help
Ing the tired man in the White House, or otherwise
strengthening the forces directing this war; and should
promptly be given both barrels by those who wish to help
matter what may be the noble or gnobe purpose OF the
kckers
Take those military typewriter experts who view
ing with alarm the fact that American arerymen are
using French and British big guns for example That
really doesn't matter, long they have the-guns when
they go into action and may help by encouraging
that cooperation which is essential to team work We
have heard groans from the French press because Amer
iea Is supplying food money and other necessities Of war to
that republic Nor do the British complain or raid the
war office because American engineers built the roads and
ran the trains to the Cambria front instead of letting
British engineers do the work
While America is taking instruction, guns and even
ammunition from its allies it is giving something more
N return and II may be certain that France and Britain
aren't contributing anything which Is weakening the western
N &onL in which all parties concerned have workins
S efest America hasn't done much fighting up TO date
H~4 tAe reason IS that own and allied leaders hav
Ad <hc wisdom OF giving troops time TO prepare be
ey strike We have the advantage Of French and Eng
o5pefIsnes in pushing that preparedness and it
~ 70 suppose that the experts of those countric
~ meeh about by this time as the chroni
G ~ own country II they can't help in any othe
~ Il least keep still
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
W. M. II.

we've knows all throes that men aiay
feel for once a Ecek We cut out beef
and cat some fish instead of veal"
Then would the Belgians realize what
anguish with the bark on means, and
they would say, These hungry guys
may have our share of pork and beans"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Some Lonesome.

Gee, but feel lonesome" said the
thin travelling man in the Pullman
smoker,
"You don't know what is is TO feel
lonesome replied the fat travelling
man How would you like TO be a
horse in Detroit"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

And il you still have sympathy to spare you might ex
tend some TO John D. Rockefeller whose humble home has
burned down just at the beginning of hard winter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Smack.

Sweet Mabel was out fishing In
A boat with darling Jack:
Jack said TO Mabel with n grin.
Lets take a fishing smack"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Nei1hhors

He called today TO get or me
My shovel 10 clean snow,
And brought back the lawn mower he
Had borrowe ed months ago.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
The Grent English Game.

Ball Crank says our great American
games have nothing on cricket, the
great English game. Instead of an
umpire, cricket is played with two
Humpires. Aftcr six balls are bowled
the Humpire shouts "OverW even
though the game has just started. II
a batter hits the ball thirty yards the
spectators cry We'll played, sir" At
4 o'clock the players quit and take tea,
while American spectators take fit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

II is our business to see that no is admitted to
membership in the empty stocking club Christmas
morning
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

Always eager to help, suggest to those student,
seeking the best method of preparing the German carp the
following Bury it carefully in secluded spot then for
get the spot.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

What finally became of that worlds greatest offensive
with which the kaiser proposed to up the western
frontl Perhaps it also comes under the head of German
promises, and shouldn't be taken seriously
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Gonh

As far as we know, the great Cana
dian Northwest is pretty tame right
now, But what we started to say was
that A. Wyldman runs a printing Of
flee in Expanse, Sask
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
The Wise Fool.

History repeats itself" quoted the
Sage
Maybe commented the Fool But
gossip gets itself repeated more than
history does"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Ouch

"They tell me that Old Skinflint IS
miser," said Smith.
"Ycs," replied Jones. Most Of his
characteristics are in keeping
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

~ cheerful siver, to loosen up his scads,
1ns shiver, their mothers and their dads
mornins for those who nigh, be
~ ~ thi warning, and properly come
W - Aslva Coed Fellow, and hearten some
49, - ycero ase mellow you're happy that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

While General Gorgas finds fault with the army
cantonmen those who recall the pest halls of 1893 can see
vast improvement in present conditions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Oh. Joyl

There is a lumberjack in the camp Of
the Crookston Lumber company at
Nebish, Mimi, who mjsht help in fore
telling the close of the war His name
is |. {. Sines.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Our Daily Birthday Party.
Prince George, fourth son of the
king of England, who is now doing
his Bit in the navy born Is years agu'
today
Elsie de Wolfe, former prominent
actress, who has been engaged in war
relief work in France, born in New
York City, 81 years ago today
Andrew Braid, chairman OF the
United States geographic board, born
at Kirkcaldy, Scotland, II years ago
day
Robert Lee Williams, governor of
Oklahoma, born at Brunddge, Ala, 40
years ago today
Jack-I would do anything for YOU
darling.
Jcss-Would YOU
Jack-lndeed ! would
Jess-All right Go and make love to
that Albright girl, and them let me
cut her out
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

People would take kindly to Mr., Byans plan OF
running the railroads il they didn't remember so many
other Bryan plans, such as having million spring
to in day when the springing was good
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

Maybe you can't win hero medal but the Red Cross
Il within the reach Of ALL and is also badge of honor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
Anv Other Nominatious7

Rev. Will b. Good, OF Johnstown,
Pa, has been nominated for Chaplain
OF the club
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

Mild weather continues to be the assurance Of abuu
dan gas supply regardless of the prospects and promises
OF the gas company
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

Regardless of the armiSsrs, Russia continues to b.
about peaceful bear in bee hive
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
SIranqe-

ITS mighty strange" said old man Peet
who wore Il puzzled frown;
"a clock cannot run up street,
But I've seen one run down"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

Learn One Important Thing Each Day.
The present week OF seven days was
adopted 1908 years ago
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
LUKEM:LUKE
Ills SC0LIJMN
@eyri9bf i@7
Mereyl

Mary had little lamb,
The check | saw her pay:
She didn't seem TO care a--hang
That IL was MeatleAs Day,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
II SURE. Is.

Dear Luke Isn't it funny how cheer
fully he gets his clothes pressed twice a
week when they arc engaged and how
he raises Cain il she happens 70 step
on his Scent shine after they arc
married.-Lee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

The kaiser will be wiser when he hears the Red Cross
news
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
~ y

The V In N-neckcd waists stands pat,
Though chests are cold and blue;
Aud ! have nm ideo that
The V must stand for "View"
Luke McLue.
And when the VS. Just deep enough
To make the sight elysinn,
There arc those OF us twho write this
stufO
Who think the VS. for Vision.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
And those there be who do mhlntnin,
when the deep v they lamp,
To them the matters very plain;
The V must stand for VRmp
Macon (Ga) Telegram.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
'OLDSToRIBS.
IN NEWTYpH
Twenty Years Ago.
Tt0m ZNp TINES EILES

Twenty Years Ago.
Miss Bensons room secured the ban-
ner OF best punctuality OF pupils last
week. Miss Avey's room were the for
tunate poSScssors OF the banner for
several weeks before
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

Lines Worth remembering. VS.
As salt savors the broth, so does
labor give a relish to pleasure
Downey.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
In the AnAiinrinm

In the Auditorium.
On concerts dm no more keen
Wherever Lam nut,
Some one IN Chewing wlnterRreen,
Or hammering with his Ioot.--E.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20


Miss Bensons room secured the ban-
ner OF best punctuality OF pupils last
week. Miss Avey's room were the for
tunate posScssors OF the banner for
several weeks before
lS lbs best granulatcd sugar ." 81.
sack high patent flour, Kansas
or Oklahoma .....,......, $l15.
. ! bu Colorado potatoes ,.... Boc.
II boxes OF matches ...,,.,. l0G.
2 lbs. best assorted nuts ..u,. 25c.
5 gals best kerosene ...,...... Wc.
gals best gasoline ,.....,... S5c.
Brough and Robinson
Mrs. S. Patrick, Mrs. Lee Patrick.
Mrs. f. L. Conklin, Mrs. Williams and
Mrs Nadeau will entertain party OF
Guthrie, Oklahoma City and Chandler
friends at the Sac and Fox agency
during the Christmas holidays.
For Sale-My horse Joe. Must hav,
heavier horse reason for selling, W.
NJ. Warren, sanitary police.
Fifteen Years Ago.
The generally accepted length for
the walking skirt is that which Just
clears the ground This is longer than
the skirts in vogue for spring and is
termed "insicp length" !,
Alderman Leonard has recently
joined the ranks of the mustachless.
1t is rumored that one OF the holi-
day events is to be the marriage. OF
Dr. Salmon and Miss Threadgill
The location OF the first building
OF Epworth University will be de-
termined by the committee today.
Ten Years Ago.
Little Jeanette Sparrow celebrated
her seventh birthday last week by ask
ing twenty little girls and boys over for
an afternoon party There was the
usual wonderful birthday cake aflame
with lighted tapers, games and fun OF
all kinds. Jeannette is the only child
OF Mr. and Mrs + +. Sparrow and a
particularly bright and pretty child.
Mrs. James + Irwin is entertaining
today in honor OF Mrs Bruce Lari-
more OF Topeka
During the thirty days. following the
advent Of prohibition, the sheriffs of
flee has handled a much smaller num-
Der of alleged criminals than in the
thirty days preceding The decrease
amounts to scventy-fve percent.
Mrs J A. Rcct is i'll with tonsiltis
at her home on West Seventeenth
street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

1t is rumored that one OF the holi-
day events is to be the marriage. OF
DR.. Salmon and Miss Threadgill
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

The location OF the first building
OF Epworth University will be de-
tcrmined by the committee today.