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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Luke McLuke SAW

The one best bet is that II . woman
nags = man when he is in the house
she is going to drive him out OF it,
What makes Daughter so light on
her feet when she is dancing i, because
she is so heavy on them when she is
washing dishes.
OF course il is none OF our business.
Bu, we have never seen a woman who
looked good in red. Have you'
No woman ever secured a perfect
mate. II she did, she would get q di-
vorce and seek one who had some flaws
tha, she could fuss about.
OF course you could improve on the
appearance Of mos, Of the girls you
see Bu, they can discount for looks,
the fellows they have with them.
The average home contains two talk
ing machines, and only one Of them re-
quires rewinding
The average man is careless about
those things but every woman loves
nice underwear and IL she could afford
!, would have different outfit for
each day OF the week
Talking abou, great engineering tri-
umphs there is the case Of the fat WON.
an who tucks away most OF her weight
where you can't see il when she put,
on corset
A $40 bill looks like a dime when
Father hands IL TO the Bartender But
it looks like $4,000 when he HANDS it
TO Mother.
The reason why a woman likes 10
sleep in the upper berth in a Pullman
is because King Solomon was woman
hater.
When a man tells you a sure thing in
the mex, race, you find out why he
doesn't keep IL to himself after the race
IS run and the sure thing is an also ran.
A man always drops his cigar ashes
on the floor by accident, But he never
drops them in the receiver by accident.
The trouble about telling the GIRL you
are engaged to how much you love her
is tha, you are expected to repeat the
story every ten minutes.
II has Just about come 10 a po,n,
where girl won't venture on III, Sea
of Ma,rlmony unless she is guaranteed
that she won't have any squalls.
The next time YOU hear a nasty story
on a man, you should pick /, to piece,
and see how unreasonable II is. But
YOU won't
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

soaked the corniields baked and dry.
1T is too late" the farmers said while
rain was peltlng a, the door; though
water falls till we are dead, the corn
is gone, for evermore" Rain followed
rain. day after day, it seemed that it
would never stop; and now we hear the
farmers say, We'll have at least half
a crop" 1t is miracle as great as ma @.
ture's laws have e'er allowed; it is as
though some planted skate got up and
gamboled in his shroud. We needed all
that we could grow to keep the strug
Cling world supplied; and so the marvel
seems to show the God of battles on
our side.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
DoDcINc THE TROOP TRAINS.

MANY soldiers ars b b carried BY the railroads In
- few days Civilians should adjust their travelling to
d DE dy' on which trains are needed to handle mill
~ bedes and their equipment BY making inquiry OF
ioAd officials information he obtained which will
Abls Ne citizen to buy ticket day when his presence
vll not interfere with the important business Of
Saasposting pan Of the army.
Also the average traveller will find that he will be more
y to reach his destination time il he keeps away
Nm the railroads days when soldiers using the
snn ~ motive power The army first in the plan
G ~ usifie officials Citizens wait They will give
- Hs kind Of cooperation il the, will exercise juds
onl b selecting time for travel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
THAT MILK BOYCOTT.

AT meeting Of the members OF the Housewives league
Of this city, II voted to engage in boycott II
milk dealers persisted in advancing prices Well the boy
colt should be in active operation today since the price
Of milk has advanced than and another advance
is promised
boycott may serve a purpose but that doesn't bring
the proper relief far babies concerned. While
boycott might reduce the consumption of milk in this
city and in that way force the price down. babies calling
for milk today they will call again tomorrow and every
day. High price, nuify their calls
II the price Of milk is reduced account Of the meet
ing held by the Housewives league such action not
orally known II milk reduced in price by the
made by the Housewives league everyone will be
surprised 1t happens that the mikmen not easily
frightened
the Housewives league really wishes to get the price
OF milk down reasonable values that organization will
arrange get into the milk business, either directly or
indirectly Whenever that society adopts the method that
used by the local wholesaler who buys milk in large
quantities At FIVE cents quart delivered at Oklahoma
City, then relief in milk prices will be apparent
Unless such action be taken, we can look for l5-cent
milk just long consumers refuse to organize to take
command Of the situation The only way to win the milk
battle Is to the weapons which are being used
against consumers. And that's ORGANlZATlON--not
merely pass resolutions and enter protests bu to get out
into the country and make contracts with darmen the
big dealers do if there be milk trust h, will shatter it
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
OLDSToRIDS.
INNEWTYpH
From Ns TINES rILEc

Twenty Years Ago.
w l. Cruce Of Ardmore is in the
city.
Sam Murphy returned from Guthrie
today
DR.. Lee Frank Mention and Birney
Dunn were travellers to Guthrie today
Mrs, w. r Wallace and daughter OF
Norman are visiting in the city.
Fifteen Years Ago.
For Sale. 900 yards OF all wool, 40
inch dress goods, all the new shades,
well worth IS to 50 cents a yard for
Is cents.
Policeman John Huba,ka is on the in.
valid list
s. +. Laird has returned from a trip
through the east
On Tuesday evening few friends
were invited to a party given by Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Markwell, sol East Third
street Those present were Misses
Anna Markwell, Anne Hunt. Mcdonald.
Hurlburth. Pearl Fox. Effie Donnell.
Nellie Hunt Mrs. Will Maxwell,
Messrs Johnson Petty, Nichols Don
nell, Mason. Tucks, Hanisord and
Hughes, The evening passed pleasantly,
with music and parlor games. Several
prizes were given to the winners after
which refreshments were served and all
retired to their homes
Ten Years Ago.
Mrs Fowler and son, Cody. OF lH
East Tenth street leave today for Mexi-
co. Mo, where the latter will enter the
military academy. Mrs. Fowler will
make an eastern trip before returning.
Miss Ruth Phillips. who has been
quite i'll with typhoid, is able to resume
her school duties.
Miss Naomi Phillips is leaving soon
for San Antonio, where she will spend
the winter with her sister, Mrs. George
Grogan.
Mrs. Robert Conway and daughter
arrived home yesterday from Kentucky.
{. y, Fits spent the weekend with
his parents. He is attending the uni
vcrsity this year
A New Belle in Maywood-There is
Just the sweetest, daintiest baby girl at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Rodens.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

We happen to know that ward politics has been ban
thed iron this town. Otherwise we'd think that Colonel
rsn Cottrel ot the Chamber Of Commerce absolute
bsss q he Thirteenth ward since the city commissioner
tsvs permitted him to erect his residence right in the
! ojd6k d Main street. Y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
One Redesmins Feature.

T do not believe that an American
can say one good word about Germany
said the Old Fogy
"Oh, yes, he can replied the Crouch
T was in Berlin in 1912 and the law
prohibited persons from having their
windows open when they played or
musical instruments"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

man In Fort Wayne deserted his wife scrub woman
who had supported the family long time. few days
after the desertion the inherited fortune which
indicates that the man Of the household had foresight
In finance.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Cana to the Fini.h.

"OId Rounder was 4 dead game sport,
wasn't he" said Smith.
HE sure was" agreed Jones. When
he found that he had to 60 to the aims
house he spent his last two dollars for
a taxi and went there in style"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Saturday is the day when people will turn their eyes
toward Oklahoma City home of the State Fair, and then
drive their country roads to Oklahoma City or
board = railroad train The State Fair th, year is the one
place in Oklahoma where the products Of the state are
shown in abundance The mine, the forest the farm the
mill will reflect in exhibits the Of Ok
lahoma.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

h NJ ststes The thirsty is preparing to reach h his
eket fos . quarter to buy the drink which he formerly
Seassd fos dime And the stock Of liquor decreases
~ ostIook 10 for drink that will cost 4 dollar That
oe b serve - automatic enforcement Of Temperance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Looking After Thorn.

For courtesy he can't be beat.
A real kind hearted man Ia Glenn.
And whsn the girls are on the street
Hes siwayS looking amer them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Linea Worth Rememhe rinq

The use Of money is all the advan,
tage there is in having money--Frank-
lin.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Paw Knows Evsrythins

Willie-Paw, what is an old mans
darlinsl
Paw-She is usually a young mans
bank account, my son.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Capt. William r. Rush, commandant
Of the Charlestown navy yard, born in
Pennsylvania. 90 years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

HuhI
~Thinls are not right" said Doctor Bell.
And I think that I have q kick;
For, while ] make my patients well.
The way they pay me makes me sick :"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Vsru Libre.
Ths Russian soldier
Bowed his head In shame.
I'm no coward" he exclaimed.
but. whom the man Higher Up
lNues you blank cartridges
With which 10 kill tho Huns.
And the Huns know
That your cartridges are blank.
What 10 there for me to dooski
But retreatovttch1" 7"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

NY gas bil,'s high again. I see"
Exclaimed old Mr. Loot;
NO wonder II runs up. dear me.
II has ton thousand feet"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

0Suaf [

Miss Icy Wright married Richart
Shivers at Crockett Mills, Tenn.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
'HIST0RYBlTS,

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8l7-William w. Howard first
president OF Wells college, born in
London Eng Died at Aurora, N. W
July |. 1871.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
l842-Statue of Washington was
placed in the national capitol
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lS67--Sir Frederick w A, Bruce.
British minister to the United States,
died in Boston Born April H. 1914
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
l892-Grand Army Of the Republic
began its twenty-sixth national en-
oampment in Washington, ID. {.
One Year Ago Today in the War
Sept 70, l9lo-Russians defeated
Teutons at Hungarys northeastern
gateway; Rumanian troops invading
Transylvana suffered a reverse at the
hands of the Austrians
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
I'm WASTED ANTl.ToBACCo EFFORT

0fl4N number Of persons started out to support .
" mdssmeM that 10 designed to prohibit the Of
tneeo hey tackled something which will their time
~ efforts to be wasted Sncr the tobacco out,
subes the non-users the crusade will fail for Of
veaes.
II the anti tobacco people had any hope that the,
essM abolish the delightful weed poll Of the voters in
my state ought we'll in disecuraging any move
me 10 put tobacco out Of business The claim made that
he tobacco land is needed to raise food crops will be
. successful argument
Meanwhile our boys in France are suffering for to-
hseeo. Have YOU and YOU contributed to the cause
10 one OF the most worthy to demand our attention
There no substitute for tobacco When soldier at the
tfont wants smoke, nothing else will satisfy him The
Times tobacco fund never close, A check sent TODAY
nean' lot OF enioymen, for boy a, the front
II the farmers OF Oklahoma wish see the finest e.
Hk o. farm machinery assembled in III, ,ou,hwe p,
fv sAsvld attend the Oklahoma State Fair which will h,
~ from September q to ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
ThAnx, GsorRei

AnAuA, O0OIxol
A smart Alex informs US that you
can boil eggs in Coldwater, Ohio. -
Luke McLuke. The smart Alex is cor
rect, and we have the genuine Corn
Feds who know just how to turn the
trick. Come over. Luke; they'll show
you knowe-Coldwater (Ohio) Chron-
Gle.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Learn One New Thing Each Day.
Joe Kneecap has shoe repairing
shop in Argyle, Pa.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

F00oy.
A melon choly mien has Biose,
Tho huchater. and II has been said
That while he needs his turn-up nose
Hen lettuce have his cabbage head
Luke McLuke.
My cap pimento doff TO Blose.
For even his pumpkin increase;
He doesn't carrot all who Knows
Nor does he care to keep the peas
Newark Advocate.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Names 10 Namas.
Our Daily Special

Names 10 NamAe,
Mary May Bray lives at Jewell, Tenn.
Our Daily Special
Airing Your Opinions Won't Freshen
Them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Nexti

There are two barber shops in S,
Petersburg, Fla. One is run by Clar
ence Shearer and the other by Curr.
Hare.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Oh, Well, He'll Recover.
Vsrs Libre

Justin Love lives at Kansas City, Mo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Any Voluntssu2
YOUNG colored girl wants general
cleaning Thursday and Friday. Phone
Main 8l8S-Ad in Dayton (Ohio) Jour
nal.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Any Objsetion1
II has been moved and seconded tina,
any members Of the club seeking ex.
emption on grounds Of physical dis
ability call on DR.. Apt Of Cincinnati
for examination.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
CU1s5M:LUKR
Rz:Cc9|ll:gI!l9Ga y
0eytt9ht iH7
Huh |

-Thin4s are not right said Doctor Bell,
And I think that I have q kick;
For, while ! make my patients we'll.
The way they pay me makes me sick "
Paw Knows Everything.
Wiilie-Paw. what is an old mans
darlinsl
Paw--She is usually a young man,
bank account, my son.
Oh, Well, He'll Recover.
Justin Love lives At Kansas City, Mo.
Vsrs Libre.
Ths Russian soldier
Bowed his head In shame.
I'm no coward" he exclaimed
lNuss you blank cartridges
With which 10 xiii tho Huns.
And the Huns know
That your cartridges are blank.
What 10 hers for me TO dooski
But retreatovttch'
Game to the Yinhh-
"OId Rounder was 4 dead game sport,
wasn't he" said Smith.
HE sure was, agreed Jones. When
he found that he had to 60 to the aims
house he spent his last two dollars for
a taxi and went there in style"
Looking After Thorn.
For courtesy ne can't be beat.
A real kind-hearted man 10 Glenn;
And whsn the girls are on the street
He's siwsyS looking arsr them.
Ons Rsdssming Feature.
II do not believe that an American
can say one good word about Germany"
said the Old Fosy.
"Oh, yes, he can" replied the Crouch.
"I was in Berlin in 1912 and the law
prohibited persons from having their
windows open when they played on
musical instruments"
B-r-r-T-ri
Miss Icy Wright married Richard
Shivers at Crockett Mills. Tenn.
Ossfl
NY gas bill's high again. I see
Exclaimed oid Nr, LAct:
No wonder II runs up. dear me.
II has ten thousand feet"
Thank, Gsorgsi
A smart Alex informs Us that you
can boil eggs in Coldwater, Ohio. -
Luke McLuke The smart Alex is cor
rect, and we have the genuine Corn
Feds who know Just how to turn the
trick. Come over, Luke they'll show
you know we-Coldwater (Ohio) Chron
Gle.
Learn One New Thing Each Day.
Joe Kneecap has 4 shoe repairing
shop in Argyle, Pa.
Next
There are two barber shops in St
Petersburg, Fla. One is run by Clar'
ence Shearer and the other by Curr,
Hare
Any Objsetion1
II has been moved and seconded tina
any members Of the club seeking ex
emption on grounds Of physical dis
ability call on DR.. Apt OF Cincinnati
for examination.
Any Volunteer
YOUNG colored girl wants genera
cleaning Thursday and Friday. Phon
Main 8l8S-Ad in Dayton (Ohio) Jour
nal.
Fooey.
A melon eholy mien has Biose,
The huchster. and II has been said
That while he needs his turn-up nose
Hen lettuce have his cabbage head
Luke McLuke.
My cap pimento doff 10 Blose.
For even his pumpkin increase:
He doean't carrot an who Knows
Nor doss he care to keep the peas
Newark Advocate.
Names 10 Nance,
Mary May Bray lives At Jewell, Tenn
Our Daily Special
Airing Your Opinions Won't Fresher
Them.
Luke MeLuke Sau
The one best bet is that II = woman
nags = man when he is in the hous'
4 = IL 4 4 q.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

A New Belle in Maywood-There is
Just the sweetest daintiest baby girl at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Rodens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
DECATUR MAN VISITS SOLDIERS HOME AND
 REPORTS ON NEEDS
Says Veterans There Should Have More Clothing and Bedding.
 Funds Not Sufficient

Decatur, November S.--(SpeciaI)-S A. Poole, local merchant, has just re- turned from Mountain Creek, where he visited the state home of the old Con- federate soldiers. He says he found the old soldiers there in need of clothing and bedding
 Mr. Poole stated that the physician in charge of the home told him that if the people would supply the old soldiers win bedding, he thought there would bs available funds with which to buy food
 According to MT. Poole, the state make an appropriation of only $50 a year for the support of each inmate in the home. There are 1o4 inmates in the home now.
 MT Poole has requested tho people Of the Twin Cities to leave clothing and bed clothes which they want to give to the old soldiers at the store Of Long X Able in South Decatur, and these will be sent to the home.
 Walton H. Hill, a well known young man who was employed in drug store in the Twin Cities and who Is now in the medical department of the army at Camp Wheeler, Ga, has just written to A friend here saying that the Ala bama boys are well pleased with Camp Wheeler. that they like it better than they did Camp Pike. He says: There are no dishes to wash and the eats are placed on the table like home.''
 The Tennessee Valley bank now has one of the best looking and most mod ern homes of any bank in this section. The building has just been renlodeled and the bank moved back into the build- ing yesterday.
 A new front has been built. nlarhle floors placed in the building and new fixtures added.
 This is the parent bank of a chain ot 16 banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
Holy Rollers" Adjourn

Harrisan, Tenn, November S.--After q six-day session, the thirteenth annual assembly of the Church of God. commdn- ly called Holy Rollers, has adjourned. There were nearly 1000 delegates repre- senting more than 20 states In attend ance Statistical reports submitted to the assembly show that the denomination has experienced rapid growth the past year. The assembly voted to meet In Hartman again in November. 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
Eugene Flowers Sentenced

Gadsden, November S.--(Special.) Eugene Flowers today was found guilty of the murder of Will Hudgins, and was sentenced to five years by the jury's verdict. Nose Gum. a. negro who plead guilty to the charge of murdering Cleo Rice, his sister, law, received a life sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
RED CROSS DIRECTOR ARRIVES

R. R. Richardson, field secretary or the gulf division Ames-can Red Cross, has arrived to arrange plans for the statewide convention to be held in Sir minghanl, November 19 and 70, and to thoroughly organize his district. com prising Calhoun, Cleburne, Talladega, Clay and Coosa counties. All chapters and auxiliaries in this section will Le urged to send representatives to Bir-
 minghan, to attend the state Red Cross convention, which will be the greatest
 patriotic event ever held in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
MONEY TO LEND

LOANS-We charge per cent inter est and 3 per cent for investigat- ing, but pay you back per cent on each payment provided they are paid when due. The payments are made small, thereby making 1t easy for you to repay us. All you need to get loan is to have steady job and three men that have steady jobs to indorse for you. You do not have to buy anything to get a loan. Industrial Loan & Savings Co.,, An1 N 2Afh st Main 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
WANTED--SALESMEN
LOST AND FOIIND

LOST-Coral cameo ring, diamonds; left on lavatory Tutwiler hotel at 1:3O o'clock Tuesday. Reward, Main 6767. LoST-On street car between Birmingham ana Bessemer, gentlemans gold watch. lnltlals on case, .'ll L." and on inside
 F. L; Eigin movement; $l0 reward If returned to Melton Hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
Chinese Bandits Fire on
 American GunbOat PalOs

Picking, November S.-The American gunboat Palos was fired upon today by Chinese bandits on the Yang-Tse-Kiang near Chungking. in the province of Szechuan. It was damaged slightly.
 The Palos, of 190 tons, is one of a num- Der of small gunboats which have been in Chinese water for some time.
 Chungking Is about 800 miles up the Yang-Tse- Kiang from Shanghai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
BOARD WANTED

YOUNG -LSDi desires board in' nriVafc family, West End near car. and us ness Quinn drug store as possible. Phone West End 42l-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice

Notice
 To the stockholders of the Fairfield Land Company: The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fairfield Land company will be held at the office of the Jerlison Real Estate and Insurance company, Birrnlng- ham, Ala, on Wednesday, November q, i917. at Il o'clock a. m., for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before said meeting. A. B. TANNER,
 Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09

SUCCESS or failure? If you want to know whether you are going to be a success or failure in life. you can easily find out. The test is simple and infallible. Are you able to save money? If not, drop out, the seed ofssuccess is not in you. Save lit- tie each month and get per cent while you are saving. Industrial Loan 6 Saving Co, 4o1 N. 20th st. Main 56.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
TWO FOOTBALL GAMES

Two football games will be played in the new league park in Anniston on Saturday.
 sThe first game will be called at 30 o'clock on the diamond at the Anniston ball park, and the contest will be be- tween the Preds and Marion. A great deal of interest attaches to this game because of the old-ttne rivalry between the two teams, and the local players, having recently been defeated by Ma- rion. expect to go after Marion's scalp
 The second game Will be played be- tween picked elevens representing the 111th field artillery and the 1o4th eng- neers. A great crowd of rooters Will be on hand to support the players, and much interest Is being shown in the ap-