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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
"A NATIONAL LENT"

Let the nation as a whole place its comforts, its luxuries, it's indul- gences, its elegancies on the national altar consecrated by such sacrifices as these men have made! Let us pro- claim during the war a national Lent. The nation will be better and strong CT for it, mentally, morally, and phy- sically for it is not what a nation gains but what it gives that makes it truly great"
 These words are taken from the address of David Lloyd George, pre- mier of England, before the House of Commons in reply to Germany's peace proposals. They are an appeal for greater self-denial and imply something of the tragedy as well as something of the resolve with which the war is being waged. If the strug- gle goes on for another year, or two years, it will rage more fiercely than ever and on both sides there will be greater determination if not less noise than has marked the seemingly incredible efforts of the past.
 It is the intention of Great Britain to mobilize the labor of the empire. Germany already has done this and England is following the German sys- tenn in it's general aspects. The movement shows on what scale the war is to be fought out.
 During the first week of January, Canada will begin an inventory of the man-power of the dominion te- tween the ages of 16 and 60 years for the purpose of utilizing it in What- ever manner may best serve the pur- pose of the empire at war. This will be done under the direction of the na- tional service board and the results will show how many men are fit for active service, and how many can be used in maintaining the industries of the dominion on a war basis. Can- ada is resolved to play her role to the last act, and the country, ike England, will be run on sciertinc. efficiency basis-solely in the inter ests of victory.
 These things show that the Allies are determined, even if somewhat tardily, to match the German empire in war organization. They are try- ing to beat the German at his own game. Already a national Lent has been proclaimed and conscription is practically if not actually in force in the colonies as well as in England. There is a grimness about it that is meaningful.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

What prosperity has come to this country out of Europe's war calsm- ;t, is not of our seeking. We did not want the war. It is not our war. If it had been possible for us to have prevented it, there would have been no war. When it came and America was demoralized and disrupted, we adjusted ourselves to the new condi- tions and took care of our own.
 The American people have never sought good fortune in the uiisfor- tune of others. Any prosperity that comes to them out of Europes dsvas- tation and suffering they would jn- stantly forego if they could thereby establish people.
 The American people do not think of this war in terms of prosperity. T hey think of it, to use the language of President Wilson, Gin deep sympa- thy with the stricken peoples of the world upon whom the curse and ter TOT of war has so pitilessly fallen. 7" They think of it as the greatest curse that has been inflicted upon the mod ern world, and curse for which there are no compensations.- York World.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

from the air, as the electrical wizard says, another great boom will have been conferred in making the farms more productive. ;,@ T" # p
 While Alaska is receiving much favorable comment on her mines and fisheries, her value as an agricultural region should not be overlooked. Her broad, fertile valleys can pro- duce as fine wheat and root crcps as an place on earth. There are mil lions of acres of these sheltered spots available for the taking. In no other State or Territory are the laws so lenient to the homesteader. Every chance is offered by paternal gov ernment for him to make good. In a few years hence farming will be in dulged in on as large scale as min ing, with the difference that while each day sees the mine nearer to the point of exhaustion in production, the farmer will be building up values for the future. With the great de- for his products there is no reason why the farmer should not come into his own.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
Farmer Traps Swindlers

SPOKANE, Jan. S.-Approachel by a number of men here yesterday On the sale of his farm, George Lyn4 farmer of Clearwater, Idaho, was taken to dinner at fashionable hotel to discuss the deal but became sus- licious when the matter of betting "1 horse race in Texas was suggested. He got out immediately on the plea of urgent business and going to the police station he reported the matter. Five men and a woman were arreste1 as the result and police here say that the prisoners tally with the descrip- ton of gang that operated in Poc1- tello, Idaho and Butte.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
FOREIGN CRITICS OF THE U. s.

European critics of the United States have two grievances which they consistently exploit. One is that we are a greedy, mercenary people, who have capitalized the war for our own profit. The other is that we are a sentimental and impractical folk who would like to stop the war be- fore it has been fought out to defi- mite conclusion.
 Nobody attempts to reconcile these conflicting criticisms. Nobody tries to explain how it comes about that a mereenary people whose unprecedent- ed prosperity is stained with blood should at the same time be so eager to end the bloodshed. That is not the way mercenary people usually act.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
FIND IS WORTH $16,OOO
 IF REALLY ANfBERGRIS

ABERDEEN, Jan. B. County Commissioner Phil Locke, is in pos session of what is believed to be am bergris worth $16,OOO, found on the beach near here recently. Specimens have been sent to Seattle and New York to make certain that it is ann fergris.
 Ambergris is a wax-like morbid secretion from the intestines of the sperm whale and it is wholly volat- ilized as white vapor at PIP degrees Fahrenheit, and is highly valued in the manufacture of perfumery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
WHITE HUNTING SUIT
 SAVES MANY LIVES

WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 8.-No fa- talities have been recorded so far in the big game hunting season in Vest ern Canada due it is believed to the wearing of white hunting suits n. stead of brown leather as in past sea- sons.
 Nearly all of the eighty-six fatal ities occurring in the Northwestern states this season were caused by mis- takes made in taking persons in brown suits for animals.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
DRIFT OF POPULATION.

According to the federal census bu- reau the population of the United States still is shifting toward the cit ies and 40.9 per cent of the people in this country live in towns over 5000 or more inhabitants. In spite of the back-to-the farm propaganda the drift for the past ten or twenty years has been toward the urban cen ters, largely, no doubt, because of the conveniences afforded, the greater sources of pleasure, the more numer- GUS luxuries. the larger advantages and the more money.
 The farmer has benefited little by the present high price of his prod ucts. While he raises the staple the price is set by the Chicago Board of Trade and the speculator, and by the the time the food reaches the con- sumer it has probably passed through dozens of hands, each one getting a larger share than the man who pro- duced it.
 But it is impossible to say when there will be a reaction, although it is bound to come. The cities, with their congested 'centers and daily grind will not always possess a lure for the young. The free and inde- pendent life of the farmer is an at traction to the sturdy man who de- sires to live in the open. The city man gets but scant living, and must be marvel of punctuality and obc- dience to hold down a present day job. While the farmers lot is hard enc the improved machinery and many useful appliances make his work and his wife's work much light CT than in former days. Electricity has done more than any one thing to tighten the labor of the farmer than any one thing with the possible ex- ception of gasoline. The sturdy Ford truck has replaced the plodding team on the road. The tractor has replac- ed old DObbin, with much greater capacity of work at less expense. The electric washer and patent milker and electric iron has taken a great bur den from the shoulders of the house. wife. The wonder is that the inn provement in conditions surrounding farm life during the last decade has not drawn all the sturdy population from the cities.
 Thomas A. Edison is quoted in a recent number of Golfers magazine IS saying that the one greatest prob lem before the world today is to light en the burden of labor and he cited as the two most far reaching develop ments of science, now under way, the perfection of the Ford kerosene trac- tor and the process of extracting ni- trogen from the air.
 In other words, the nation, ih MT. Edison's opinion, must make farm life easier and is by way of doing it. It is claimed for Ford's tractor that it can do anything that horse or six horses can do, and some things they cannot do. Thus, if perfected, it will tighten the drudgery of the farm and at the time time will pre- vent many young men who prefer the automobile to the horse or who are attempting to escape the toll of the country for the bright lights and un- certain wages of the city from leav- ing the old farm. If nitrogen can be extracted successfully and cheaply
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
YuIs Log and eoar's Head.

As far as any one can see backward into the history of the English, or. in- deed, in any of the northern nations the Yule log and the boars head cut very important figures in the Christ mas celebrations. The singing of car ols or songs essentially fitted for the season also dates back for its origin to the old days. The bringing in and lighting of the Yule log was the i'm portant ceremony which marked the opening of the revels. This event took place on Christmas eve.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
WILSON. PAYS $2,5OO ,..
 CAMPAIGN DEFICIT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. s. As his contribution toward meeting the deficit in the committees cam paign fund, President Wilson has sent a check for $2,5OO to Treasurer Marsh, of the Democratic national committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
Rilev's Christmas Message

YAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. pass
 ing a winter in Florida, sent the v following Christmas message to the people of Indiana:
 Christmas means love. We cannot picture it without seeing the spangled Christmas tree girt with the faces of gleeful youngsters, glad parents and happy bodies returned home from town or far metropolis.
 "It sounds like bells and cracking logs and shouts of children, and even our old, round shouldered. sorrow rid den planet, with his eyes knocked out on his cheek, pauses to smile from sea to sea, and love is everywhere rejuve- nated."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
Announcement.

s. Blum & Go. wish to announce that all their books and records which were in the vault of the First Bank of Valdez were unharmed and in per- feet condition. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

It is safe enough to tell bunch of single men that your wife lets yon do as you please. But don't try to spring it on a bunch of married men.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

A new assortment of silk waists ir Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, just re- ceived at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

Try the Cottage Dlnlng Room for good home-cooked meals. Mrs. M. Fucker. Phone 13l. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

It is reported that H. w. Vance has sold the launch Elvira to w. s. Pay, of Latouche.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

Men and women are alike in one respect. The more you argue with them the less you convince them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

Heavy Fighting at Verdun. PARIS, Jan. 8.-Heavy fighting continues at Verdun, the war office announces.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

Why not a VICTROLA? We have them from $15 up. Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

After man has been married long enough he dosen't have to sit dowu and worry every morning over which suit of clothes and which tie he will wear that day. Gle has only one of each).
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

We have all outside rooms, well lighted, and well ventilated at the St. Elias.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

If you live long enough you'll find that day will come when your hair will grow faster in your ears than it will on your head.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

There was a time when the wo- men folks were satisfied to play the Harp and the Piano. But the Stuff movement has given them the idea that they should be playing the Trombone and the Bass Drum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

The reason why man keeps his grouch under cover until he gets home and then takes it out on his wife is because he doesn't want peo- pie downtown who are absolute strangers to know how mean he is.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08

Any time you find women who wears a No. 6 shoe it is almost a safe bet that she has No. 12 brain.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-08
Banquet Steel Kanges. plain and polished tops, at Mead's. If

All kinds of cocktails. At the Candy Kitchen. tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

the presidents clear and outsposou
definition of what the Figaro calls
the essentials OF the war-that ~,
that II must he won by the allies
"\Ve shall know when II Is won''
the newspapers continues, "by the IN
falliblo sign that German power "A
great thing without conscience or
honor has been destroyed
The Matin says;
'President Wilson has defined the
new era that IL opening for humanity.
once more the statue OF Liberty has
arisen 20 enlighten the world"
The Petit parislan says:
"rho presidents words were ad-
drclscd 10 America. to the allies a1d
to the peoples of the German coali-
don They also were spoken for RUS
STA. benefit May they bring that
unfortunate country To It's duty To the
other democracics OF tho world and TO
humanity AS "a whole"
Gustave ucrve. writing In la Vie
tOirc. says.
we see with satisfaction that. Just
when the collapse of Russia has dealt
us a hard blow. the representative of
the great American republic has lost
none ~ the fine flame that burned IN
his declaration when America came
into the war"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

those more cravely injured. In the
streets piled high with debris, were
round the shattered bodies of many
women and children. Several chill
dren we're crushed to death when they
were hurled against telephone poles by
the force OF the explosion.
Fylt as Miles Away.
The force OF the explosion was felt
at Truro, T5 miles away, where WIN
dows we're shattered. All telegraph
and telephone wires were torn down
and for several hours Halifax was con-
pletely isolated from the outside world.
The conclusion shattered the big gas
tank of the city. All power plants are
out OF commission and newspaper Of
fices have been so badly wrecked that
publication is impossible.
Pilot Frank Mackie OF the Mont
Blanc declared that the collision re-
suited from q confusion of whistles
sounded by the Imo. He believes the
fire which caused the explosion was
due 10 the fact that the munitions
ship carried a deckload OF benzine.
Charles Prest. gasoline engineer on
the steamer Wasper b.. which had
been in.drydock, had narrow escape
from death.
we had elEntN SaltonS w seSS't"'
In our tanks when shell from the
munitions ship struck U.s." he said.
I'VE had lust left the drydoek to go to
Bedford basin to get some plates ana
were opposite the Dorne club when
We saw the Imo coming down from the
hasin and the Mont Blanc going up.
II heard the Belgian steamers
whistle blowing and then I saw the
munition ship was on fire on the star
board side. We tried to turn back to-
ward the officials at the drydock but
before VIZ reached there a shell strVek
us l believe I was the only one or the
five on board ihe wasper B. to escape,
as she was blown up. My son. VINO
worked with the drydcck. was killed =
Colonel Mackenzie Bell. who spent
two years on the firing line In Flanders
said last night ne had-never seen any
thing on the battle front TO equal the
scenes Of destruction he witnessed In
Halifax today.
II was reported last night that all
the guests In the hotels OF the city are
safe Some Of them were cut BY fty-
Ing glass.but none was seriously hurt
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
Friendships Strengthened.

MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 6.-The Uru-
guaYan papers publish President Will
sons message In full. Commenting
on the message EI Siglo says:
The importance OF the discourse
lies in it's propositions regarding peace
requirements and IL must cause pro-
found and favorable impression
among all those nations fighting Tor
the cause OF justice. culture and civil
lization."
Fl Diario says:
President Wilson's words resound
/ thriout the world tn confirm once
more to the liberty OF the people. The
message IS another confirmation oi
that gospel which drew the great pa
clfist. President Wilson. into the war
convinced that only by n war which
DESTROYS Prussian militarism is
world peace possible"
I Ia Manana says;
"The message tightens the alliance
/ between the entente and North Amer
lea. forming steel block asains
which the Teuton sword is impotent'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

LONDON. Dec. S.--The Standard
says.
President Wilson's speech means
the doom OF PruSsianism and all II
stands for.
The frank acceptance OF the piin-
cipl,s onunciated nv the president ny
All the governments and peoples war
rims against Germany would. IN our
view. contribute greatly 10 the sue
cess IN arms in which alone satisfac-
tory peace can be established"
The Pail Mall Gazette says
1T il n vital gain 10 the cause OF q
lasting peace that america should
hdvo grasped the deadly significance
OF the middle Europe ambition wi.h
its reservoir OF alien cannon fodder
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
RORERr Q. HARRIS OF sElBOLD
HOTEL, FORT WORTH,
TEXAS, GAINS SIX POUNDS
Gains Relief From Gall Bladder,
Rleumatism and Kidney Trouble,
After Using Only One and a Half
Bottles Pep Systemic Pills.

Robert O. Harris ("Red') makes
the following statement to Pep Sys-
temic Pill representative:
II suffered from gall bladder. rheu-
matisIn. constipation and kidney trou-
BILE. my system was greatly weakened
and for long time ] was threatened
with paralysis OF the left side. In other
words, was down and out physically.
but after using one and half bottles
Pep Systemic Pills, / am practically
cured OF all ailments. But l intend to
continue the pills until'I am thor
oughly relieved.
AT the rate 1 have overcome my
weakness. / believe about two more
bottles win make me once again we'll
and strong.
81 have gained about six pounds
since I began treatment OF the Pep
Pills and they are a great boon 10 me-"
People suffering from nervousness.
gall bladder, constipation. rheumatism.
sleeplessness. stomach troubles In all
forr1s end that tired. fagged-out''
feeling sher1d begin taking Pep Sys-
tem.c Pills today.
Pep Systemic Pills are strengthen
ing and act as reconstructor to the
entire system
Sold by Roy r. Getman drug store
and other good druggists.
ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE FOR
THESE PILLS.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

DIR. 5. Parker Cadman. noted
preacher and lecturer will he the
next attraction offered by the Y. NJ
G. \. on the lyccum course being pre-,
s,rtod BY that organization. lie VIII
appear at the high school auditorium
tonight,
For years he was pastor NJ the IA
nous Congregational church OF Bos-
ton. Mass. ard is one ut the best
known speakers on the American
platform.
for the purposes OF German aggres-
siNn.
THE presidents decision TO declare
war on Austria for the purpose "t
breaking the vassalage tn the German
government. his declaration that
peace must give freedom TO the peo-
pies OF the Balkans and Turkey Is the
most direct approach TO practical
handling OF the muddlc OF the eastern
question yet made by any allied states
man"
The evening papers. almost without
exception, regard as the most import
ant points Of practical nature in
President Wilson's speech his desire
10 declare war against Austria-Hun
gary and the aim OF the United States
10 free the people OF the Balkans and
other states from Prussianism.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
From the
Dress Goods Section

.txsc,ent Venetian Satin 80 inches wide, in brown
hlue champagne and silver ground. brocaded Win
gold floral designs: very popular for lining coats
and canes the yard Observation-Disclosures. .Si.oV
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Iaucia Brocsded Satin and Ornond NoNey sauh-
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beautiful color combinations in printed designs ths
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Society Siik--A mercerized wash fabric very popu-
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Clever Satin-Cotton charmeuse. shown in large
assortment of colors: used for lining coats, suits
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Hudson Satin-A heavy lining satin in plain shades;
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
DARKEN YOUR
GRAY HAIR
You May Have Evenly
Dark Hair Again by APP
plying La Creole
No Dye.

Not even trace of gray sh nws In
your hair after a few applications "
I a Creole to hair and scalp. II YOUR
hair is gray. faded. dry, ble0ched. thin
or failing, apply Ia Creon as directed
on label soon all your gray hair and
euure head OF hair turns to an even
beautiful dark shade, making all your
hair healthy fluffy, soft, radiant.
thick. full OF life, fascinating; evenly
dark and handsome Ia Creole is the
only preparation that restores dark
color to all your gray hair by reviving
the natural color glands. IL is not &
dye Don't be fooled by getting some
cheap hair preparation, but try the
old reliable la Creole. which is sold
ON money back guarantee at drug
stores or sent prepaid for $40 by
Van Nleet Drug Co. Memphis, Tenn
--AdV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

70 me st times. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills rs-
stored me to health and want to thank
you for the good they have done me. I
have had quite bit Of trouble and
worry but It does not affect my youth
ful looks. My friends say why do you
look so young and wcllf' owe It al
to the Lydia f. Pinkham remedies" "
Mrs. RoBT. STorIEI, Sage Avenue,
Warrington Park, Illinois.
Nyouhave any symptom about which
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

Ladies' Handkcrchiefs with roll
hem. colored embroidered de-
signs In one corner; neatly
boxed with three handkerchiefs
to a box. The box. ...... .2Sc
Holiday Boxes Of Handker-
chiefs, 8 handkerchiefs In each
box: regular soc value; spe-
cfal ....... ...''' S'c
Ladies' Boxed Handkerchiefs, 3
in box, of fine cambria and all
linen; prettily embroidered In
colors; the box ...........S $40
Ladies' fine All-Lincn Hand
kcrchiefs, put up in handsome
holiday boxes, 3 in a box at III
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
Perfumes and Toilet
Waters
In Holiday Packages

In Holiday Packages
Our showing OF high-grade
perfumes and toilet waters. put
up in individual holiday boxes
and combination sets. eclipse any
other showing of toiletries we
have ever made. Your choice OF
your favorite odor or maker.
Perfumes at csc, soc, 1oc, Si.OO
and up.
Toilet Waters, 35c, SOC, 7Sc
and up.
Combination Sets of perfume, toi-
let water. talcum and face pow
der: priced, the set 35c up to $40