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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03
EXPLOITING AN OPPORTUNITY.

Major General Maurice, chief director
of military operations OF the british
war office, has called attention 10 the
sirpiacant failure of the Germans 10
"exnIoit the Italian disaster" Ii might
be expected. he SAYS, that having gam
ed so remarkable an initial success IN
their drive the Germans wouiu iolio"
/, I'D and reap the full advantage OF 1t
They nave not done So They nave uohe
nothing beyond cautiously following up
the Italian retirement The overwheiih
ing pressure of superior numbers tha'
Italy feared has not appeared
Gwen now" he says, there is nc
sign anywhere of the vast reinforce
ments which it might naturally oe eN
nected Germany would rush up to
a.r;te a decisive blow at the enemy
why?
IVY only answer is. they are no'
there because Germany Is unaple u
send them. She is unable to exploit the
opportunity offered"
On the other hand. there are no"
1aroe numbers of British and frehch
troops at the Italian front, addlng thei'
strenqth to that of the stanch ltaliar
line and ready to repel any further at
,ack And Italy's allies have moved
20 that front, as British critic says
..,x;,b n right good will" They relish
the prospect of meeting their foe or
The Italian plain, where they can en-
gage once more in open fighting ano
where the winter will not hinder mil
tary operations. a
The allies are perfectly able to seno
80 n.n and able to exploit the op
portunity offered" And from 'he p'es
ent outlook, Germany Will DE sorry y.
fore spring comes. that she ever uare'
to set foot in Italy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03
Various Tastes.

\ paer must please many folks'
And cater TO all sorts.
The men read fashion hints and jokes
The women read Of sports
I am baldheaded more or less,
And never did have curls.
But I erfjoy. ! must confess.
Those nice side talks with girls.
Kansas City Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

OF two great governments with tre'
mendous war on their hands. Soldiers
and sailors have TO be amused. ana
fight all the better for II. The pur-
veying OF clean sport and entertain.
ment In already a recognized part OF
the British and American military sys.
TENS. And II should not be overlooked
that the adoption Of our great sport
by the British public would be another
link binding the two allies together In
closer sympathy and understanding.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Among the soats In the senate that
the Republicans expect TO capture In
the campaigns OF 1918 is that OF SEN
ator salisbury of Delaware. as a result
OF Democratic dissentions In that
state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

only remaining humanitarian institutiou
In the world. should be ATTACKED ~
Prussian agents In this hateful spirit.
For the sake OF our soldiers and IN
honor OF the efforts OF the thousAnds of
generous Red Cross workers let these
dirty little whisperings cease and their
authors be punished.
squelch the scandalmonger = ano
keep on knitting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

1
Tishomingo CapitalDemocrat: Too
many men mistake conversation for in
formation.
| Muskogee Times Democrat: Advice
to war historians: Enroll among Ameri-
can heroines the names of all those
women who without fuss or flutter are
carrying the Red Cross burden Of
work.
McAlester NewIrapital; The fellow
who is only half as good as the can.
didate would make him believe that he
| is, and only about half as bad as the
evangelist tells him, just about strikes
| an average.
Tulsa World: La Toilette can't be
| accused OF not giving the colonel a
chance to lambast him.
| Guthrie Leader: One danger is that
| by the time the German people are
ready to relinquish their loyalty to the
kaiser there will not be any German
people left to make democratic peace.
Gainesville (Texas) Register: Specula.
ton is largely taking advantage of
others when they aren't looking. Liv-
ing in this world without working is
the grand game it always was.
Drumright Derrick: Germany may
know what she wants, but what is more
to the point, the balance of the world
knows what she needs
New York Times: The war does not
tend to make the unspeakable Turk any
more speakable.
Rartlesville Examiner: kissing is kis'
sing at the army camps. When girl
visits her soldier sweetheart there is
no time lost maneuvering for solitude
Kisses are too precious for that.
Topeka, d<ans..) Capitak In playing
against a gambler it is good thing
to remember that you are not taking
any more chances than he is. That is
he has no chance to lose; you have
none to win.
Washington Star: John Bulls fight
ing tank is a fine exemplification of
the adage Handsome is as handsome
does"
FL Reno Democrat The kaiser pro
iposes to make an independent federal
state of Alsace-Lorraine. and maybe ne
could be induced to grant autonomy to
Texas, Arizona and the other lost pro
vinces of Mexico"
Clinton Messenger: 1t is said that
we are to have a bigger loaf for less
money. We hope that doesn't apply 10
the loafers who sit on our stair rail.
Pauls Valley Democrat: Why all this
comment on the loss of the Coloners
eve? 1t should be remembered tha'
sight is not the Colonels long suit
anyway.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM!
Nlusterole Lcosens Up Those
Stiff Joints-DriveS Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus.
terole once you experience the glad re-
lief it gives.
Get a jar a. oace from the nearest
drug store. 1t Is q clean, white ointment,
made with the oil Of riu-t-1d. Better
than a mustard plaster aid does not
blister. Brings ease and comfort vhilc
it is being rubbed ca!
Musterolc is recommended by mary
doctors and nurses. Millions of jig ere
used annually fer bronchitis, Group Ell
neck, asthma, neuralgia. pleuri-y, rhcr-
matis-n, lu-nbago, pains and cchcs Of tie
back or joints, sprain5, sore muscles.
bruises, chilblains frosted feet, colds Of
the chest Git often prevents pneumonia.
3Oc and 6Oc Jars hospital size $3.50
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

German civilians are not permitted 70
have heat In more than one roem OF
their homes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Wisconsin. with its immediate situa'
ton caused by the death Of Senator
Husting and the activity OF Senator La
Toilette, In the center OF discussion
among politicians at this particular
time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Money Is not always the potent fac
tor In politics. More than a half mil
lion dollars was expended IN an effort
TO re-elect Mayor Mitchell In New YORK
but. nevertheless, he was the worst
beaten mayoralty candidate In the his
tory OF the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03
SCISSORS AND PASTE

Chicago News: 1t is easier to win a
girls heart than II is to earn her hand
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Muskogee Times-Democrat: Advice
to war historians: Enroll among Ameri-
can heroines the names of all those
women who without fuss or flutter are
carrying the Red Cross burden Of
work
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

McAlester Newarapital: The fellow
who is only half as good as the can
didate would make him believe that he
is, and only about half as bad as the
evangelist tells him. just about strikes
an average.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Negroes are TO hold national CON
ference In New York City. Dec. 27 to
80, to consider questions affecting the
economic and civic status OF the negro
and his relations to the country now
and after the war. Delegates from all
parts OF the United States are ex'
pected to attend.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Tishomingo Capital-Democrat: Too
many men mistake conversation for in
formation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Clinton Messenger 1t is said that
we are to have a bigger loaf for less
money. We hope that doesn't apply tc
the loafers who sit on our stair rail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

FL Reno Democrat: The kaiser pro
poses to make an independent federal
state of Alsace-Lorraine. and maybe he
could be induced to grant autonomy 10
Texas, Arizona and the other lost pro
vinces of Mexico"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

New York Times: The war does not
tend to make the unspeakable Turk any
more speakable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Bartlesville Examiner: kissing is kis-
sing at the army camps. When a girl
visits her soldier sweetheart there is
no time lost maneuvering for solitude
Kisses are too precious for that.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Washington Star: John Bulls fight
ing tank is a fine exemplification of
the adage Handsome is as handsome
does"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Tulsa World: La Toilette can't be
accused OF not giving the colonel a
chance to lambast him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Topeka, dKans.) Capitak In playing
against gambler it is good thing
to remember that you are not taking
any more chances than he is. That is
he has no chance to lose; you have
none to win.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Drumright Derrick: Germany may
know what she wants, but what is more
to the point, the balance of the world
knows what she needs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Pauls Valley Democrat: Why all TINS
comment on the loss of the Coloners
eye? 1t should be remembered tha'
sight is not the Colonel's long suit
anyway.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

More than 100000 women over
twenty.one years of age in New York
state are foreign born, and have now
had the right of suffrage conferred up
on them. OF this number thousands
cannot read or speak English. This
brings up the question as TO what Is the
attitude of these women toward the war
and whether they win back the presi'
dent in II.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Guthrie Leader: One danger is that
by the time the German people are
ready to relinquish their loyalty to the
kaiser there will not be any German
people left to. make democratic peace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

Gainesville, (Texas) Register: Specula.
ton is largely taking advantage of
others when they aren't looking. Liv-
ing in this world without working is
the grand game it always was.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-03

The German and pro-German eie
ments of Wisconsin, which are as
strong today If the truth be admitted
as they have been at any time since
the United States entered the war un
der the leadership of Senator La Fol
lette, are making terrific drive to name
a successor to the late Senator Paul o
Husting, according to advices to sth'
New York sun.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

When you start out your wild scramble to pay up
your last years debts just make this office your first STOP
Our pockets are long, lean and empty
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

We know of several people in this town who have
high aims in life but are short on ammunition Not you
of counsel
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18
Go to Florida.

Secure a winter home of the Lake
Highlands Co., of Clermont, Fla, at
Clermont Heights, overlooking the
beautiful fresh water lake'surrounded
by orange groves and perennial flow
ers, Best location in the United
States for health pleasure or profit.
Choice lands suitable for orange and
other citrus fruits, also for truck
farming, for sale at prices to suit all
purchasers. Hunting, fishing, boat
ing and bathing par excellence.
This section is being rapidly settled
by the host people from the east and
south. Maps and booklets sent free
on request, Address
A. j. FRALEY, Gen. Agt.,
Huntington, w. Va.
Or Lake Highland Co.,
Clermont, Fla.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

Leap Year having skunk into history, the courageous
maiden may now pop the question without having slam
med at her for the rest of her DAYS.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

There is one sure way to make success of ANYTHING
you undertake. Simply go ahead and make it.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18
VALLEY COURIER

Entered as second class matter
April 7, 1910, at the post.office at West
Liberty, KY, under the Act Of March
8, 1879.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

The Allies say they won't and the Teutons saw thew
won't and darned if it don't look as if they won't
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18
i MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1917

county Court day. at o'clock the
court house West Liberty K at public u for each in hand the
following real o dtaxes - - - "
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18
Sheriff'S Sale for Taxes,

by virtue the taxes due the State Of Kentucky County of Morgan
ar 1916, or one Of my deputies will on
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

ADVERTISING RATES-l0 cents per
inch, net, for space. Composition,
position, etc, extra.
Obituaries leash to accompany Or
der), business readers, political read
ers, etc., . cents per line per insertion.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

Tom Lawson says state secrets peddled around in
Wall street, and congressional heavyweights say Tom
liar and an ass An investigation can do no HARM provd
ed we investigate the Investigators
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

Women, after ALL may be the direct cause of the high
cost Of existing they didn't wear such short skirts the
farmer lads might not be keen to leave the good old
farm and rush into the crowded cities.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18

When an editor can't get himself cussed occasionally
nifty. Cuss away!
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-18
Overdld IL,

u know a man." said Uncle Eben,
dat KEEP so busy lookin' up fob clouds
VIII silver linln's dat he done walked
into O coal hole"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
REBEAHS INSTALL THEIR
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS

The installation Of the newly elect
ed officers Of EtnA Rebekah lodge
was held Monday evening In tho I. o.
o. +. hall. Tho new officers elect
are: Past noble grand. Ella Holman: I:
noble grand. Gertrude Blanchard; !;
vice grand. Marguerite Braston: re-
cording secretary. Mollie Belding;
treasurer. Dora Cleveland: Appoin-
tives; chaplain. Mamie Davis; warden
Flora Schmidt; conductor. 1.ida Fly
field; inside guardian. Ida Coon: out
side guardian Alice Cousle r. 8. N. @.
Louesa Dixon; l.. 8. N. G.. Frances
Martin; r. 8. v. O.. Christina Good
now; L. 8. v. O.. Ella Flint. The
Installing officers were District
Deputy Ida Smith and Deputy Grand
Marshal Jeanie Burke. with Louise
Bush at the piano. Mrs. Holman.
the retiring noble grand. may be
Justly proud Of the social and fin
ancia growth Of the order under her
leadership and there 10 no doubt the
prosperity and best interests OF the
order will DO continued undcr the
new administration. Fruit punch and
cake were served at tho close.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
STATE FIRE MARSHAL LIKES
LOCAL COOPERATIVE PLANS

State Fire Marshal Harvey Wells.
has written the manager OF the
Chamber Of Commerce a strong let
ter OF commendation Of the plan OF
having the several constables OF the
county instructed In fire prevention
and IRE extinguishing methods In
his letter he says:
An organization such a. you sug-
gest viii be OF immeasarable value
In decreasing the nre loss In your
county and II will be an easy me-
dium. with the aid OF your fire chief.
to effect an efficient organisation.
Hoping to hear from you again
soon and assuring you that this once
will watch your work and that OF
your Are chief with great deal OF
interest and with our undivided sup
port. | beg to remain.
Sincerely yours.
HARVEY WELLS"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
BOY SCOUTS ARE BUSY
| WATERING GARDEN TRACTS

singly and In twos and threes, the
Grants Pass Boy Scouts arc busy
these days Watering their gardens on
the G. \ o. G. right OF way. The
first gardens were watered over two
weeks ago and an additional pipe has
been laid. more gardens have been
put under irrigation.
There were t6 tracts plated on.
Most OF them we're planted. and
more than half Of those planted have
bean we'll taken care OF. Il need not
be said that some Of tho boys have
taken better care Of their gardens
than others.
The Scoutmaster has offered q per-
sonai prize to the Scout making the
best record on his garden. results In
produce raised to determine the win
ner,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
Road Workman Hurs-

Road Workman Hurt
Joseph Renner. an employee Of the
California Chrome Co.. who has been
working on their road construction
to the Oak Flat chrome mines. was
painfully injured Thursday afternoon
by being struck on the right arm and
side by a piece OF rock hurled by .
blast. Renner and other workmen
state that they were fully $50 yards
from the blast when It went OF.
which they thought a safe distance
But good-sized chunk Of rock reach.
ed them. with the result that Renner
was quite badly injured. He was
brought to this city for treatment
and is resting easily at the home OF
Link McGrew on l. street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
BEET CROP N NEED
| OF WATER AND CARE

The present 10 splendid growing
weather Tor sugar beets Il proper ir-
rlgation Ia used. Those orops. whore
water has been used iudioiously and
at proper Intervals. with ample oul-
tivation. are looking fine. Many Of
the crops, particularly In the Mod
ford district are promiaing 70 run
from l5 to IS tons to the scrs. which
with the sugar company paying
$3.50 per ton. means . pretty good
return.
Several Of the tracts planted to
beets In this district. are suffering
from lack Of water. Il was pArticu-
larly noticeable TO y member
Of the Courier forcs on q
trip down the river this wssk. after
returning from = Walt 70 the Msdford
district. that many Of tho local plant
ings were suffering from insuiiclsn,
water and care.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
MAYOR TRUM LEAVES FOR
DUTIES As ARMY SURGEON

DR.. ]. P. Truax leaves this morn
Ing for Fort lAwton. near Seattle
to take up his duties AZ a captain In
tho hospital corps OF the national
army. He received telegram yes
terday from tho surgeon general d.
recting him TO report for duty
without delay"
So far as his practice 10 concern
cd. the doctor says he 10 "lockins
his once door," President OF the
council, Demaray. viii act ~ mayor
OF the city for the time being.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15

Miss Ethel Bocock and Miss Ger
trude Parker went to Ashland Sat
urday and viii return Monday. They
are attending chautauQua.
Miss Anna Erickson went to Med
ford yesterday after spending week
visiting Mrs. Ella Minto.
MIR. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Lowe left
Saturday after visit Of two days
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Jester.
Miss Courtney Ross left Friday
evening for Kansas City where she
will visit with her father for the
next two months.
Mrs. q. L. Harrington and little
son returned to their home at Ia
coma Friday evening after spending
the past 10 days here. called by the
death OF A. T. Lewis.
Fly knocker quiets the COW and
gives You more milk. For S5 cents
you get one quart Of fly knocker and
a Faultless sprayer at Cramer Bros.
The family Of the late Rev. Robert
Booth returned north to their var
ious homes Friday evening, after
attending the funeral here in the af-
ternoon.
John Dubuis arrived from Port
land early in.the week and will have
charge Of irrigation in the Fruitdale
district. Mrs. Dubuis and two chill
dren came Friday and they will make
their home at lis A street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
Pioneer Preacher Dies

The funeral Of Rev. Robert Booth,
81 years OF age. was conducted Fri
day afternoon from the Newman
Methodist Episcopal church by Rev,
DR.. @, w. Parkinson. Of Dugene, as
sisted by Rev. Melville T. Wire. and
Doctors H. @. vanFossen. Of Ash
land and T. B, Ford. Of Salem,
large numbers Of relatives Of the de-
ceased from different parts OF the
state we're present. Interment was
in the Masonic cemetery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
Mrs. Hansen Entertains-

Mrs. Hansen Entertains-
Mrs. John Hansen entertained a
number Of friends Thursday evening
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Darneile. Of Oakland. Cal. The even
Ing was pleasantly spent In visiting
and listening to vocal and instru-
mental pieces by the younger ones
present. Refreshments OF Ice cream
and cake we're served. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and rms. Herbert Oar
nellie, Mrs. John Schallhorn. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. l.. Darneille. Lulu Darneille,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen, Richard, Elm
and Harold Hansen.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
Attend House Party

Attend House Party
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Langworthy
Of Grants Pass. and the formers
brother from Michigan who is Wis
iting them were among the guests at
a house party given at Sleepy Hol-
low. the home Of e. Thompson. near
Gold Hill. last week. The party
spent the time pleasantly during the
week in various forms OF amusement,
among which were the climbing OF
Table Rock. swimming excursions.
auto rides and card parties. Incl
dentally. the party visited the round
up at Ashland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
Ms King WIN spess--

Our National Christian woman's
Board Of Missions is sending US Mrs
Terry King. Of Texas. as their speak
er at the coast state conventions Of
the Christian churches. she will b
In Grants Pass Thursday and will
meet the ladies in an afternoon meet,
ing and the general audience In the
evening. Both afteroon and evening
meetings will be at the Christian
church and cordial invitation Is
given to attend for both services,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
Scouts Meeting

Scouts Meeting
Tho Boy Scouts met at the Cham
ber Of Commerce last night and COM
menced work on their lessons neces-
sary to their passing from the grade
OF tenderfoots to second class scouts.
Part Of the uniforms have arrived
and were distributed among the
boys. About two-thirds Of the troop
have ordered their uniforms ana the
other third are busy scraping to-
gether the necessary money for their
purchase
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
pr. STRIKER Army surgeon

DR.. F. d. Stricken yesterday re.
ceived wire from the surgeon gen
eral OF the United States army stat
Ing that he had been commissioned
as a first lieutenant In the hospital
corps Of the national army and ask.
ing for his acceptance. DR.. Stricken
promptly wired his acceptapce and Ia
holding himself In readiness for a
call to active service.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15

Under the supervision Of the Red
Cross. the wallulah Camp Fire girls
are collecting flour sacks and sugar
sacks to be made into dish clothes
for the soldiers, Thousands are need
ed at once. This Is one way each
family can show It's patriotism. and
do its bit. Phone stsL before We'd
nesday and the girls win call for
them.