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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-24
Middle Class Homes Are Ones
in Which Real Economy in
Setting Table Is RigidIy En-
forced,
PERSONAL BUYING HELPS
Substitutes Are Found for All
Dishes Which Have Risen
Too Far in Price,

Faced by ain average advance Of
oue-third in the cost Of food staples
over prices prevailing even 30 late as a
year ago, Oklahoma City housewives
are lndusuiously endssvo'ing to solve
their new problemi That 10, a ma
icsity Of them are attacking the problem
IN an intelligent manner. Especially 10
this tru, in bcnes where the family
income is in the neishborhood Of 500
per month. The very wealthy, appar-
emily. shrug their shoulders and pay
the price, noting that the checks Of the
grocer, baker, butcher and daifyman
continue 70 grow larger, In some case,
almost double.
my household ~expenses'" asked one
woman Of wealth when appealed to for
an estimate Of how they compare with
those Of 4 year ago. We'll, really,
couldn't say. We keep no account.
know they are much larger, but how
much. il would be impossible TO state
We live Just ~ yell ss we did, but
know il is costing much more
Middis Class Plan.
Il is in homes where wealth does
not rule and the pinch Of poverty /,
not felt--in the homes Of what America
/, proud to call its dependable class
that the great battle to reduce the in
~creasins " c. /. Is being intclligently
blamed. There, the words economy
and conservation are taking on new
meaning. daily. There, bv following
plans worked ont by home economics
expert, and the use Of good common
sense. the doubled living cost !. re-
dueed 80 that the advance in grocery
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-24

Apply q cotton cloth wet with BAL
LAkD'S SNOW EMINENT TO oil
wounds. cuts, burns, sores or blisters,
and note ito wonderful healing power,
II 10 prompt and very effective. Price
Csc, Soc and $l,W per bottle. Sold by
Westfall Drug Co.-Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-24

several deputy United States MAc
captured . moon,hins sill N shAf
Amiehi mountains today, but tAe as61(1
sinners escaped after . running
which continued over ten milNA n
country. The officers destroyed -
gallons OF brew.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-24
Vsrdaman Has Opponent.

PHILADELPHIA, Miss, Aug. a.
Representative Pat Harrison announced
hi, candidacy here today to succeed
Senator Vsrdamsn, whose term expires
in 1919 In hi. speech Of announce.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-24

Moonahiss stu Captured,
ANTLERS, Okla, Aug, A-(Spc.
cial)-SheriH Deli Wilson. assisted by
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-24
Advance In Rest.

I%uncheons have advanced from Is
cents TO 81 cents, bu, otherwise prices
are the same. Breakfasts are whatever
the girl. care TO make them and dinners
Is cents. AT these price, ", barely
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
.PERCHA DAM IS
WELL UNDER WAY
EI PasO Contractors Equip
ment Assembled For
Garfield Canal Job.

At Perchl dam, below Elephant
Rrt+a yrha~e construction work has
.---- -t... --.-- +Lo
'reA 7o-"5 %" ans
engine house and east aDutment nave
baar comnIeted. the gates Of the dam
So ,.--.- ,.r,...4 ana r-srrfca11v the
i-" '---
Ouly remaining Worh TO ne zone Is
the Tin across the river. which Will
--.-, ,-...-.---1,e.,- ~, ....,,,,,+ ,,r
ne uo"e ga
the passage OF the irrigation water
for the valley below. according TO the
,...t.7-- ,.-.0-- r-ave bv T. " Inv
IA
service headquarters al Washington
-r,,. bofz+ire- machinery fo- the dam
--..s
mas not yer pee" me co"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
CaIomGI Users! Listen To Me!
| Guarantee DOdSOn'S Liver Tone
Your druggist gives back your money if it dOesn t
hven your liver and bowels and straighten
you up without making you sick.

spoonful and IL It doesn't straighten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous I want you to go back
TO the store and get your money DOd-
sons Liver Tone is destroying the
sale OF calomel because IL is real liver
medicine. entirely vegetable. there
fore. it can not salivate or make you
sick.
I guarantee that one spoonful Of
DOdson's Liver Tone viii put your
sluggish liver TO work and clean your
bowels Of that sour bile and COusti-
pated waste which is CloEginE your
system and making you feel miser-
able I guarantee that a bottle OF
DodsOn's Liver Tone VIII keep your
entire family feeling fine for months.
Give il to your children. II is harm
less; doesn't grippe and they like It's
pleasant taste-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

UGH Calomel makes you sick It's
horrible, Take a dose Of the danger
Gus drug tonight and tomorrow you
may lose a days work
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis Of the bones
Calomel. when il comes into contact
with sour bile, crashes into IL, break
ing ii Up. This is when you feel thai
awful nausea and cramping- II you
are sluggish and all knocked out
il your liver is torpid and bowels
COnstipated or you have headache,
dizziness. coated tongue. II breath is
bad or stomach sour. just Try spoon
Tul OF harmless DOdsol's Liver Tone
tonight
Here's my Euarantee-Go to any
drug store and get q 50 cent bottle
Of Dodson's Liver Tone Take a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
MEDICAL TROOPS
IN CAMP BAKER
Ell Paso's Company Makes
Camp; Col Stevenson is
Organizing First Texas.

Hospital company No =, Maj. #. =.
McCamant, former county physician.
commanding, has gone into camp and
training in Camp Baker. awaiting or
ders to move to the Texas mobuiza-
tion place, Camp Bowie. at Fort
Worth. when that division camp is
ready, which viii be August Is or
later. according to advices from Lieut..
Col. Herbert 2. Stevenson. written to
Mrs. Stevenson from San Antonio
Thursday. First sgt John Temple
Rice. Of the hospital company, has
given up his work as one Of the prin-
cipal partners in the Potter Drug
at the head OF his company street He
has been one Of Mai. MCCamant's
chief helpers in the organization OF
the medicos.
Col. Stevenson Won't Return.
Lieut.. Col. Stevenson viii not re-
turn here he wrote his wife. He is
under orders to take charge Of the
First Texas infantry and viii proceed
TO Camp Bowie from Fort sam HOus-
ton within a week He said IL would
be about that long before full ar
ranEements would be completed for
the movement of the FL Paso and
other companies to the big camp.
Lieut.. Col Stevenson probably viii
be the active commander at the regI-
ment. owing 10 the advanced age Of
Col Oscar Guessaz-
Companies a and 3. First Texas,
the supply company and the regi-
mental sanitary detachment have re-
ceiyed uniforms and are practically
ready to move TO Fort Worth The
flag presentation Friday night on
Cleveland square viii probably be the
last ceremony the troops Will partici-
pate in here before leaving
II is probable that the Confederate
veterans viii march in a body with
A and 3 companies Friday evening
to witness the flag giving by Wade
Hampton chapter, L. D. c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
GERMAN NEWS SAYS GEN.
BELL BARRED FROM JUAREZ

Copies Of bulletins posted in front
Of German store in Chihuahua City.
sunday and Monday purportinE TO be
telesraphic dispatches from JuareZ.
have been received here. These 5ule-
tins were used as a part of the pro-
German propa uganda in connection
with the visit Of Gen. Francisco Muir
Euia TO the border.
one alleged dispatca told how
Cen George Bell jr., with his staff,
had attempted TO make a formal call
upOn Gen. MurEuia in JuareZ. but
had been stopped at the international
bridge and ordered TO return or be
fired upon. Another, carrying a Jua-
rez date line. gave alleges details Of
a revolution among the negroes. J.
w W. members and prO-Germaus in
the United States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
TERRAZAS SUES THREE MEN
OF Ell PASO FOR $4,000

Claiming $4,000 damages for cattle
removed from ranches IN the state
of Chihuahua. Mexico. by unknown
persons. Gen Luis TerraZas filed suit
i'm the 65rh district court Thursday
against T. J. D0nOhue. j. F. Primm
and w L. Care. 1t is alleged that
defendant DonOhUe as principal and
the others as sureties gave bond 20
plaintiff June Is. and latter allowed
cattle 10 be shipped Defendants are
not named as removing the cattle. but
merely as shippers from FL Paso 10
an interior point
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
2 Ell PAS0ANS
COMMISSIONED
David Stewart, Captaincy
Edward r. Warren, a
Second Lieutenant.

Washington, D. C.. Aug. 9.-The ad-
iutant generals office today an
uounced that commissions had been
issued to the following student Off
GERS at United States army training
camps
Texas: David Stewart, FL Paso,
1aptain; Edward r. Warren. FL Pasor
second lieutenant; George W Fisher,
san Antonio. first lieutenant.
Iowa; Donald S. Grimm. East Cedar
Rapids, first lieutenant: Joseph P
O'Hara. Spirit Lake. second Heuten-
ant; VIII l. Awkward, Des MOines,
second lieutenant, Harold c. Pond,
Eeokuk. second Lieutenant
Colorado; John ". DoWd, Red elf,
second Lieutenant
All these officer candidates were IN
training at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Indiana.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
GERMAN MINERS
DEMAND PEACE
5000 Demand That Ger
many Make Peace in In
terest of Humanity.

Amsterdam, Holland Aug. Eight
thousand miners attended a recent
mass meeting at Essen, Germany, for
the discussion OF coal production. food
and wages. The meeting developed
into an impressive demonstration in
favor Of peace by agreement and
democratic reforms
The miners declared I'm favor OF
the reichstas majority's peace res0-
luton and demanded that the reich
stag pursue its decision in the inter
ests of humanity.
The Socialist organ Norwaerts says
the fact that the demonstration Oc-
CURED in Essen. the center of pan
German propaganda, increases its i'm
portauCe.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
ST. PAUL VOLKS ZEITUNG
PUBLISHER ARRESTED

St Paul, Mimi, Aug 9.-Dr. Fritz
Eolks Zeituug. was arrested today by
order OF president Wilson under the
proclamation OF April o. The general
policy Of the EOlks ZeitunE has been
10 east aspersion by innueudo." on
He was committed 10 jail pending
further orders from the president
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
SEXES UNSANITARY MEAT;
SENDS TWO MEN TO JAIL

a wagon, unscreened and otherwise
not in conformity with the strict rules
of sanitation, was found early Thurs
dav morning by food inspector r. c.
DCruheckter in the neiEhborhood of
the Fl Paso foundry and freshly
hutchered beef carcass was taken
therefr0m and spriukled with CreOsote
and condemned as UuiuspeCred.
The inspector also placed under ar
rest Francisco and Manuel Garcia.
who were brought 10 the city jail and
held in SO bond each on charges OF
violating the city food laws.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
$3.50 Broadcloths, $2.39

Full 81 inches wide in a fine
chiffon quality; dark brown, navy,
white. black. purple and plum.
New Fall shades for suits, etc,
$3.50. Main Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
SAYS SEA RAIDERS HAVE
AT LAST MET THEIR eF ATF-'

London. Eng. Aug. g-AnsweriuE
a question yesterday in the house Of
commons put by Robert Z. Houston,
Unionist. for information regarding
the German raider Wolf in the Indian
ocean and the raiders Seeadler.
Moewe. Nimeta. Puyme and others in
the Atlantic, Thomas J. 1IacNauara.
parliamentary secretary TO the admi-
rally said the British admiralty was
not without knowledge of the move
ments or fate OF these vessels
Mr.. Mcnamara emphasized the word
fate but said il was obvious that
TO disclose what was known or I'M
known would be valuable TO the
enemy II was not considered in the
public interest, therefore. TO reply
more fully.
Wanted TO buy secondhand bicycles.
Allen ANS and Cycle Co-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

Wanted TO buy secondhand bicycles
Allen Arms and Cycle Co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
S1.25 Corduroy, 79c

i'm black, Copenhagen, brown,
tan. rose. dark green for making
new coats and skirts for Fall
Regular SI25 quality for 79c a
ward. Main Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

freight is 10 have preference over all
other freight and advices have been
made to all agents. requesting
them 10 assist the government in ev-
cry possible manner" said H. c.
Brewer agent for the road at FL PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
DYNAMITE BOMB Is
FOUND IN MORSE SHIP

Havana, Cuba. Aug. 9--A dynamite
bomb with a fuse attached was found
today in the hold Of a Norwegian
steamer which arrived here several
days ago from an American port laden
with coal Two men were killed re-
Gently while unloading a vessel at the
same dock. The men who were killed
sailed from the same port.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
GERMANS FORCE PRISONERS
OFT TO BE SIAN By AIRMEN

Paris, France. Aug g--The French
authorities learn that during the
NIGHTS Of July, when French airplanes
bOmbarded Treves and Essen, the
Germans forced French and English
prisoners, both officers and men. in
termed al Karlsruhe, TO leave their
quarters and remain in the open where
they most probably would be hit in
case Karlsruhe were raided. The men
were compelled TO remain in these
places until all danger had passed
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-16
THREE CENTURIES OF AUTOCRACY OVER
THROWN IN DAY-RUSSIA BREAKS letters

Inv WIN IN LA IN VI
Petrograd, via London, March 10.
Democracy controls Russia. Car
Nicholas has abdicated. Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovitch will act as
regent until czarevich becomes of
age. The empress is being detained;
prO-Gernan notables of old regime
have been captured and a new min
istry of the people has been ap-
pointed.
Greatest hunt for traitors and
spies in history was on late tonight.
POpulace and army joined in this sys-
tematic hunt for pro-German in
tFiguers.
It was their brazen activities that
were prime cause of downfall of alb
sOlutist government.
Gen. SUkhOmlinOff, former min
lister Of war, was one of those ar
rested. He went to join a notable
company of those whose words were
law in other days.
Lendon.-Russia has stepped from
archaic autOcTacy to Ultra-mOdern
democracy in three short days. Cost
in blood has been almost insignificant
considering immensely of transition.
Joy of allied nations was unbound
ed today Russia hereafter will be
animated by same ideals as her
allies.
Russia's alliance heretofore was
an incOngTuity. 1t was impossible
that there should be an effective
alliance between aUtocracy Of Rus
STA on one hand and democracy of
France and England on the other
That alliance will hereafter be ee-
mented by the powerful strength of
complete democracy of all peoples
concerned.
One feature of revolt, indicating
widespread nature of movement and
complete popular dissatisfaction of
Russian people with old regime, was
comparative SmOOthneSS and mini
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-16

Duma, army, navy and people were
united against that element of Rus
STA which, even if it were not thor
Oughly pro-German, was at least in
efficient and corrupt.
Entente particularly pleased at en-
thusiastic support of new govern
ment from people of Moscow and
other large centeTs no less than from
country districts.
Every confidence expressed in
British official circles that control by
people means more active and more
efficient prosecution of war against
Germany. Believed the new order
may perhaps be very step needed to
turn the scale of victory to allies.
Petrograd.-Minister of Justice
Kerensky Of new provisional govern
ment, today decided upon general
amnesty to all political offenders.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-16
WAR BRIEFS

LOnuOn. - HsTOpldne DOmpdToeQ
Westgate without casualties early
eoday. Material damage slight.
Buenos Aires.-Cable communica-
ton to London via the Azores sud
denly cut off early today. Officials
thought it might be due to an earth
quake. Believed here line. had been
cut by German raider.
-O-O-
BLOW SAFE FOR S2,4OO
Safe in offices of Prudential Life
Insurance Co. blown during night.
$4,000 in cash was missing.
Observation-Disclosures strike at
this time, with food so scarce, is an
unspeakable calamity" said Jos. P.
Griffin, president Chicago Board of
Trade
ST. Louis. - Packing houses here
have enough meat in storage to sup
ply st. Louis and adjoining cities for
two weeks.
Japan's offer of warship to bring
home body of Ambassador Guthrie
accepted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-13

Miss Ruth McRobie, who has been
office clerk at the School Board rooms
for the past two or three years, left
Oakland Monday morning for College
Park, Md, where she has accepted a
position as stenographer under the ag-
ncultural Department.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Fraker,
of McHenry, left Oakland Yesterday
morning in their automobile for a trip
to Buckhannon where Mr.. Fraker went
to attend the annual conference of the
United Brethren church as a lay
delegate from the McHenry church.
Mr. D. E. Bolden, who recently sold
his stock of furniture to C. N. NcIntire
advertises at public auction in this
paper today lot of shopworn furniture
not included in the McIntire purchase.
The sale will occur at the Bolden store
on Second street Saturday, Sep. 22nd.
Mr.. j. Morgan Orr, of Carksburg,
who with his family have beenresidents
of Oakland this summer. recently pur-
chased tract of fifty acres located on
the State road and will erect thereon
during the fall and winter commodious
bungalow for occupancy next summer
The location selected by Mr.. Orr is an
ideal one, being situated on high ground
overlooking a beautiful valley.
A large number of people, variously
estimated at from sixty to seventy,
went to Kings Run, on the State road,
last night where they attended corn
roast. The amount of gram consumed
by the party was not reported, but ac-
cording to the statement made by Elec-
ton Supervisor J. M. Stanton, who at
tended the festivities, it was sufficient
to feed large portion of the German
army.
For SALE-A piano as good as new;
also one outside player piano, music
cabinet and 60 music rolls; will be sold
at a bargain. Inquire at this office
Advertisement
The Oakland High School, under the
supervision of Principal C. Edward
Bender, opened on Monday with a
splendid corps of teachers and an en-
rolment of one hundred and twenty.
The Grammar school, in charge of
Prof H. A. Ziel with an equally strong
teaching corps, opened the same morn
ing with the enrolment up to the aver
age. Other schools throughout the
county, where it was possible to obtain
teachers, also opened for the term.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-13
Back to the Farm.

Mr.. Willoughby Harrison, a gentle
man of means and experience, former
ly of Clarksburg, w. Va. but who has
been spending his summers here for
several years, has closed the deal for
the Smithman farm, located about three
miles South of Oakland and the same
distance from Mt. Lake Park. and d.
rectly on the new State road leading
from Oakland to Aurora, W. Va. This
is considered one of the most desirable
small farms in Garrett county and is
delightfully."- located IN Pleasant Val
ley" one of the best agricultural Sec
tons of the State. The business Of
agriculture is not new one to Mr..
Harrison. as he was reared on a farm
and he proposes to put his purchase up
to high state of cultivation. We con-
graduate him on securing this place and
welcome him to our midst as one of our
permanent residents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-13

Mr.. Earl Ashby, of Homecoming
spent Sunday with his family in Oak
land.
Mr.. John W. Mccullough, of Friends
vile, was in the city last Friday on
business.
Mr.. Simon Brenneman, of near Bit
finger, was in the city yesterday on
business.
Mr.. Charles Ashby, of Deer Park,
was in the city yesterday when he call
ed at this office,
Mr.. d. Lindley Sloan, of Cumber-
land, spent yesterday in Oakland on
professional business.
Miss Gladys Hamill, of Kitzmiller,
was the guest of Mrs. H, A. Loraditch
several days this week.
Henry Mosser has the finest burnt
lime In stock. Adv.
United States Marshall Fuller Bar
nard, of Cumberland, was in Oakland
euHeSudy VII DuSlueSS.
Mrs. G. Semmes Hamil left Oakland
Tuesday evening tor visit to Atlantic
City and other points east.
For SALE-Two Durham yearlings,
one Durham and two Polled Angus
calves. Chas Green, Swanton.
Adv. 29-3t
Messrs. E. H. Sincell and r. E. Sill
ger were in Martlnsburg, West Va,
several days this week on bushes.
Mr.. Wilson Bittinger, of near Grants.
vile, was in the city Monday when he
made business visit to this office.
Mrs. W. r. Offutt and children re-
turned to Oakland Sunday Afternoon
from brief visit to Cumberland rel
atives and friends.
MONEY TO LoAN-On first class rea
estate. Renninger & Offutt, Attorneys
Oakland. Advertisement.
DR.. and Mrs. John E. Legge, o.
Cumberl9ra visited Oakland Sunday
afternoon :. nyTe they were guests o.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Legge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-13
CHURCH SERVICES.
ST. MARKS EV. LUTHERAN


REV. S. E WICKER, Pastor.
Bible School, $3.50 A M.
Morning Worship, 1O:45 A NJ. Sub
ject: The call to the Ministy"
Luther League, $50 P. NJ. Subject
CONFORMATION; meaning and obliga-
ton" Leader, Miss Ada GlotfeltY.
Vespers, 1880 P NJ. "A Beloved
Friend of Jesus"
All are invited to these services, and
especially those with no church home
ST. PAUL'S NJ. E. CHURCH.
w. M. SHULTz. Pastor.
The calendar for the week will be as
follows:
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
Morning service, 1915 a, m.
Epworth League, 7:15 p. m.
Preaching service, 800 p. m. Subject
Jr. Epworth League, Wednesday
afternoon at Ais.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
at 500.
Come and worship in this "Home-like
Church. "
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching services Sunday morning
at II a. m.
No Evening Service.
REV. j. c. ELY, Pastor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-13
ORDER NISI.

Edward f. Sollars. Executor, ct al VS. , Sam
uel T. Weatherholt and wife.
No. 2l34 Equity. In the Circuit Court tor
Garrett County, Maryland.
Ordered this oath day of August in the year
nineteen hundred and seventeen. by the
Circuit Court for Garrett county, sitting in
equity, that the sale made and reported in
the above cause by Fred I. Thayer, attor-
ney, and one of the mortgages, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 2sth day
of September, 1917, provided copy of this
order be published in some newspaper pub
lished in Garrett county, once a week for
three successive weeks before the 2lSt day
of September, 1917.
The report states the amount of sale to
be $4,000. -
f. l.. TOWER. Clerk.
True Copy-test f. 4. TOWER Clerk.