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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The secretary Of agriculture has just
published an estimate Of the food waste
in the kitchens Of the United States.
Translated into terms Of money, the DC
partment puts it at $500 900, 600 annual
ly, or about 81 per person.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The government is in the market for
$50 900 horses and mules for army use |
which probably will cost S100,OO0,OOc.
They will be used in addition to 10000
motor trucks and automobiles
There are about 10000 picture houses
in the United States, using approx
rnately 10000, 900 feet Of film regularly.
The average life Of film is three
weeks.
Two months Of campaigning for l.
100000 gardens in the United States are
estimated to have returned the atten-
tion of more than 3O,OOO,OOO people 70
the task of producing food.
The first American cent was circulat-
ed in 1893. The socalled Washington
pennies" used before that date were
not issued by the government and were
really models of medals.
The area of the coal fields of the
United States is put, by the geological
survey, at more than 900 square
miles. The estimated available supply
exceeds $500, 500, ,6OO,3O0 tons.
In the annals Of the pension bureau.
which already has on file two applic9
tions for pensions on account of deaths
since the declaration Of war, the pres
ent struggle will go down to posteriiy
as "the War Of 1917"
Analysis of bank reports shows that
there are in the country total Of l5,-
739 800 deposit accounts in national
banks alone.
OF the $2,OOO,OOO,OOO spent annually
in this country for building construc-
ton of one sort or another, $3.50, 900 900
is spent in providing bathing accommc-
dations to owners and tenants.
The Boston Latin school is the oldest
school in the United States, and was
founded April 23, 1885 a year before
Harvard college was founded and three
years before it was opened.
The normal production of corn in tho
United States is three or four times
greater than wheat, but only about or
10 percent, or 2OO,OOO,OOO bushels a
year, has beer used for human food.
The proposed change in the silver
quarter dollar win not affect any de
sign or emblem on the coin. but will
simply make a slight concavity on the
coin so they will stack up without top
pling over.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The proposed change in the silver
quarter dollar win not affect any de.
sign or emblem on the coin, but will
simply make a slight concavity on the
coin so they will stack up without top-
pling over.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The normal production of corn in the
United States is three or four times
greater than wheat, but only about or
10 percent, or 20O,OOO,OO0 bushels a
year, has beer used for human food.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The Boston Latin school is the Oldest
school in the United States, and was
founded April 2S, 1885 a year before
Harvard college was founded and three
years before it was opened.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

Two months Of campaigning for l.
100000 gardens in the United States are
estimated to have returned the atten-
tion of more than 3O,OOO,OOO people 70
the task of producing food.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The area of the coal fields Of the
United States is put, by the geological
survey, at more than 100000 square
miles The estimated available supply
exceeds $500 500, ,6OO,3OO tons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12
National Facts and Figures

The government is in the market for
100000 horses and mules for army use
which probably will cost 800, 100000.
They will be used in addition to 10000
motor trucks and automobiles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

The first American cent was circulat-
ed in 1893. The socalled Washington
pennies" used before that date were
not issued by the government and were
really models Of medals.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

There are about 10000 picture houses
in the United States, using approx
mately 100000 900 feet of film regularly.
The average life Of a film is three
weeks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

OF the $2,OOO,OOO,OOO spent annually
in this country for building construc-
tion of one sort or another. $150,0OO,OOO
is spent in providing bathing accommc-
dations to owners and tenants.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

In the annals Of the pension bureau.
which already has on file two applic9
tions for pensions on account of deaths
since the declaration Of war, the pres
ent struggle will go down to posteriiy
as "the War Of 1917"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-12

Analysis of bank reports shows that
there are in the country total Of 49,
739, ,969 deposit accounts in national
banks alone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
FILE BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS
Action Taken in United states Court
at LynchburS by Three
Persons.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
lfNcfiBERG. VA, February Ia
Three voluntary petitions in bank
ruptcy were filed In the clerks office
Of the United States District cour,
here to-day.
The petition Of George 4. EeayeS, :,
tobacco warchouScmau OF South Boston
discloscs liabilities aGGr"gatiiIg So
3.f5S and assets of $3.S15.5o, together
with onc-third interest in about
81, 0o0 worth OF notes due II former
concern with which the petitioner was
idcutiiicd: stock i'll the South Boston
T:.hacco Warehouse. Inc, and seventy
four acres Of land in Halifax county.
the value or which is not given in the
schedule.
II. Jones. Of Lynchhurg, filed 4 petit
ton asking relief from debts due
twcnty-two local wholesale houses
principally by open account. mad aggre-
eating $l.0?oSi The petition shows
no assets.
l.. Z. Iullman. q farmer aud mer-
Chant Of RockHridr" County, lied !,
petition showing liabilities Of S3.o6n.,3,
with s3oa.a6 assets, $5I of which l.
claimed under state exemption laws
The petitioners involved are located in
Lexington. l.ynchburg. Roanoke and
Pittsburgh. IA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
CRITICAL PERIOD OF WAR
TO BE IN NEXT FEW MONTHS
Earl OF Derby Declares Nations Vital
Needs Now Arc Money, Men
and Munitions.
I BY \ Associated Press

BY Associated Press.l
LONDON. February l7.-The Earl Of
Derby. Secretary of State for War.
speaking at Bolton to-day. expressed
the opinion that the critical period OF
months.
II would he a false friend" he said.
IL did not warn the country that
the war is going to be long continued
and the struggle even more bitter than
in the past. 1t can only be won by
every one doing his utmost The three
things most vital are money. men and
munitions. Money and munitions are
being supplied in large quantities.
Men we want. and must have. The ma
ton will have to make greater sacri-
fees in the way or giving its manhood
to fight its battles.
u am as confident as an. one OF tho
eventual result. but do not be led away
into the too great optimism Of think
ing that the end is near ! believe tho
German nation is suffering, but il still
has an enormous reserve of power, and
will make Il great and gigantic effort
to gain tho mastery.
Il believe we are going to see the
critical period of the war in the next
few months. We must face il with
courage. | confidently predict il VIII
BIO successful six months for us, but
at the same time, I do not think it will
be wallI-over.
You must receive bad news equally
with good news. with the same cour-
age. the same samcness and the same
determination. There is but one motto
for every man and woman in the coun-
try, namely. to stick it out At what
ever cost, at whatever sacrifice, stick
it out TO the bitter end. aud the bitter
end will mean for YOU, perhaps
privation but for those who come after
you, freedom from the horrors which
we have experienced during the last
two and a half years"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
FOR RELIEF OF BLIND
Entertainment Mt Academy OF Music
for Permanent War Re-
lief Fund.

An entertainment for the benefit or
the Permanent Blind Relief War Fund
will be given in the Academy Of Music
on February u Sergeant Major Mid
dlrmis3. Of the British army. wuundeu
in the Gallipoli campaign. will talk or
the war from "A soldiers standpuin,
lie is said TO tell Il vivid story which
has aroused great enthusiasm. Re-
Gently lie spoke at the New York Hip
podrome. and received an ovation. War
films sanctioned by the French govern
ment depicting the life OF the troops
in the Held and trench viii be shown
Madam Alyse Larrcyne. Of the Crane
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18

curtiss "acrotaAi" which is TO be sent
Ia Newport News for practical DEM
onstration. The new machine Is trf-
plane the body OF which tx as hand
Soncly constructed as that ot
limousine. being equipped with all or
the latest devices Of the hiSh-priceG
motor cars 1t carries two passengers
in addition to the operator.
War models were also cNhihited. IN
GLIDING machines being constructed Tor
the allies Mr. Johnston paid particu-
lar attention To these. on account ot
the imminrucc of war. The American
machines. III his opinion. are superior
TO those ordered Ivy the foreign governs
mcnts. all OF which. however. are
equipped with American machine guns
During the progress OF the cNposi-
,;on machines to the value of 10000
oO0 were sold 10 governments and pri-
yIte persons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
APATHY MARKS ELECTION
Newport News Nnies for Si00.0uO BOND
Issue for Municipal I'm
prONcmcnts.
Especial to The Times -Dispat,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, February
lt--in AN election marked 10y apathy
unparalleled in the history OF the city.
TIN. voters to-day gave 4 substantial
majority in favor Of the issuance Of
10000" in bonds for street improve
monts and Improvements at the nu-
ncipal small-bout harhor. Only iG6
votes were east IN tie entire city.
just !. little more than onc-hfth of the
total voting list
Lack Of inter"s; In the election is
attributed to the fact that there was
no organized oppositiom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18

citation TO better carry on its work
committee consisting OF William l..
thinner Ir.. Paul Petit and MIS-
Katherine Spotswood was appointed to
canvass for members.
Associate Police Justice Collier. Of
liopewcii has resigned his office hut
tho resignation has not Vet been acted
upon ny the Council.
Washngton's birthday viii 10 OBJ
served with appropriate ceremonies in
the public schools Of the city. \ Wash
iucton party Will he held al the Y.
NJ. G. A., at which u large number of
Young people will appear In costume.
complaint Is made of automobile
speeding on the new pctersburg- Hope
wcli concrete highway.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
Assigned Ia Duty Here.

Qualtermastcr Sergeant John w.
Black. United states Army. who was
assigned TO duty here during the
mobilization Of the Virginia troops. has
been ordered by tho War Dcpartmcnr
TO report in Richmond I" Captain
James NJ. Love, Jr., L. :. A., Inspectors
instructor. to instruct enlisted men IN
the quartcrmaster's corps. The assign
ment of Sergeant Black Ia duty here fs
welcome news to the state military
officials. who were greatly pleased at
hts work during the mobilization. Ser
geant SLACK is now on duty ~ Fort
rpss Monroe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18

BERLIN. February Title Ncrlincr
Tageblatt reports that the S"andi-
navian countries have decided Ia intro
duce iron coins. after III" example Of
Germany. because they cannot obtain
sufficient copper and nickel IN Lux
embourG zine coins mad. in Belgium
have been put in circulation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
JOHNSTON RETURNS FROM
AERONAUTlC EXPOSITION
Virginia Delegate Says American Ely
Ing Machines Are Superior to Those
Ordered by Foreign Governments.

Greenhow Johnston returned last
night from New York. where he was u
delegate TO the First Pan American
Aeronautic Exposition, having been
appointed by Governor Henry &. Stuart
TO represent this state. The EXPOSE
ton WAS held in the Grand Central
Palace from February ) TO To- IN
elusive.
MIR. Johnston, who * one of the few
qualified flyers in the State. was very
much interested i'll the large display
of flying machines of all descriptions
He was particularly Interested in tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
Opera House. paris. will sing.

Opera House. Paris. will sing.
III. Permanent Blind Relief War
Fund has Frank a. vanderlip, New
York banker. as its treasurer, aud ha.
some Of the most prominent men ana
women in the country behind Its WORK.
The fund is for the relief OF men
blinded in battle. II is proposed to
teach them certain arts and trade,
which ii has been proved that they can
readily learn. Large sums, however,
are needed to take care OF the thous-
auds of cases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18
Wi, Address. uro,berhood.

Rev. james W. Morris. -. D.. rector
Of Monumental Episcopal Church. will
speak at SIZE o'clock Tomorrow even
ing in the lccture-room Of Grace F;pis-
copaI Church at the quarterly meeting
of tho Richmond Assembly Of tho
BrOtlIerho God Of st. Andrew.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-18

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
EXPECT 900 STUDENTS
AT HIGH SCHOOL NOW
Enrolment Shows Big Increase in
Number Attending; Monday
Last Day.

with the opening OF the second
semester Of the high school January
%. about nine hundred students are
expected to be enrolled. During the
first semester 699 pupils were in at
tendance I'm the school. Up to yes
terday 1852 new students were added
to the Attendance Of the school, max
ing an enrolment OF AS. Six stu
dents Of the school have graduated
with the end of the first semester, but
will not receive their diplomas until
spring, when the commencement
exercises will be held in the new
high school building rapidly nearing
completion. Enough students to in
crease the enrolment to nine hun
dred are expected by the end OF
Monday. as Monday will he the last
day of enrolment, and as the last
day general brings In large number
OF pupils.
Teachers In the high school say
that at least one thousand students
Will be in attendance In the school
10y the beginning Of the first term
of the next school year
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
600 ATTEND ANNUAL
POLICEMEN'S BALL
Every Cop on Force There for
Few Minutes at Least; Fox
Trot Not Forgotten.

Fully six hundred people were in
attendance at Convention hail last
night when the city coppcrs. their
wives, swccthearts and friends gath
cred at the annual policcmen's bali.
Every policeman on the Tu' 'sa police
force was at the hall for at least u
short while during the evening.
Those who were working last night
alternated with each other and spent
a few minutes at the hall. dancing
with their wives or friends or both.
The patrol was seen many times to go
to the hall, not to get prisoners and
take them away TO the station. but
to carry policemen down from va
rious parts Of the city SO that they
could have a few minutes enjoyment.
Every policeman last night was
wearing "A carnatiou in the huttonho,e
of his coat and both the police sta
tion and Convention han were deco
rated with flowers.
\ souvenir program was received
by all who attended, containing pic
tures of members of the police de-
partment. of city officials and city
hall newspaper men. A short his
torical sketch is given Of each man.
The program included twenty
dances lmoug them anything from
a waltz to a fox trot or hesitation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
TO LIFT COLOR LINE AT
CONVENTION HALL NOW
Helen iIagan, Colorcd Pianist, VIII
Give Concert; Open To White
and Black.

For the first time since the Con-
veution hall was erected the color line
is to be lifted. White and black peo-
pie alike viii bc admitted to the big
hall on the evening of February -
when Helen Hagan, widely known
colorcd pianist, will appear In "a con-
cert
Helen lIaean Is known over the
country as an artist of exceptional
ability Critics in the eastern news
papers have given her much praise
At an early age her combination
OF rare musical talents attracted wide
attention. Her concert playing,
whether In symphony or recital before
her debut as concert artist, was the
subject OF enthusiastic comment in
New England's musical circles.
In 1872 she received the degree of
NJ Il. from Yale university, winning
at the same time the Samuel Simon
sanford fellowship, providing for for
eign study. Miss lIagan is "A prize
student of the Yale department of
music. Under her teacher, Prof.
Stanley knight, she acquired a sound
and thoro command of the best mod
ern technic and plays with authority
and true concert form. Her studies
in composition were at the same time
directed by Dr. Horatio Parker.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
KENDALL HEROES OF
GRIDIRON ARE FETED
Praise for All-Victorious 1916
Squad Heard at Annual
Banquet; Prospects.

At the Kendall college annual foot
ball banquet, given AZ Hotel Tulsa
last night in honor of Kendalrs won.
dorful grldiron eleven of the past
year. the record of the team was gone
over and the success and attainments
of the college were suggested. The
work to be undertaken by the school
during the next year ana the pros
poets for "A world beating team FOR
next year were touched upon by sew
cral speakers.
The toasts of the evening were
brimming over with the hopes and
prospects for a strong 1917 team.
Many of the old men viii be with the
squad again aud a wealth of material
will come In from the local high
school aud from the schools In this
section of the country. Altho the
school will lose four OF its stellar
luminarics. with the influx of ma
terial and with the old fighting spirit
of the school. the chances for "a
championship squad this next year
are of the brightest
An enthusiastic program was ron
derod and toasts were given by sew
eral of the college boys members of
the faculty aud friends of the squad.
Talks were made hy the following.
@. j. Williams. John Young, Rev
g. W. Kerr. Coach f. \. schmidt,
clifford Allen, Ralph Iiandlcy, Dr.
r.. j. Lamb, W. G.. Johnson, Lloyd
stone. Lou Duffy and altho Presidcnl
Evans was not able To be present
he sent a paper TO be read by his wife.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
DON'T SC0LD, MOTHER!
THE CROSS CHILD IS
BILIOUS, FEVERISH
Look at tongue! If coated,
clean little stomach, liver,
bowels.

Don't scold your frotful, peevish
child. See If tongue is coated, this is
n sure sign its little stomach, liver
and bowels are cloggcd with sour
waste
When lstlcss. polc, feverish, fun of
cold. breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stom-
achache. indigestion, diarrheL give a
tcaspooniul Of California syrup cf
Figs" ana in few hours all ;he faul
waste. the sour bile and fermcntNg
food passes out .: the bowels and you
nave well and playful child again.
Children love this harmless fruit lax
alive and mothers can rest easy
after giving it, because II never fails
to make their little ''insides" clean
and sweet
Keep 1t handy, Mother! \ little
given today saves n sick child tomor-
row. hut get the genuine. Ask your
drupgist for "a 50-cent bottle pr cal
ifornia Syrup of Figs" which has d.
rections for babies, children OF all
ages and for grown. ups plainly On the
bottle. Remember there are coInter-
feits sold here. so surely look and see
that yours IL made by the "Cal!fornil
Fig Syrup Company" Hand back
with contempt any other fig syrup
Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
NEGRO TO FACE MURDER
CHARGE IF VICTIM DIES
Another Black in Serious Condition
rs the Result of Gunshot
Wounds.

George williams. colorcd, Is I'm
grave danger OF facing "A charge OF
murder. Three weeks ago Williams
is alleged to have shot jenkins
Toister. also a negro. Foister has
been I'm serious condition since that
time. Last night physicians said y
was doubtful If he could live until
morning.
The shooting is said to have been
the outcome of n long enmity be
tween the two negroes. shortly be-
fore the shooting Foister is said To
have told another person that he
would Fix Williams clock" As soon
as williams heard this he is said TO
have buckled on n siNshooter ana
started out to have "his clock fixed.
He met Folster over in Little
Africa" Williams was quicker with
the revolver and when the smoke haa
cleared Foistcr was lying unconscious
In the street A colorcd policeman
arrested williams and took him 20
tho county Jail where he has been
held pending change in Fosters
condition.
Foister is said to have been what
Is generally known as "A bad niger
He served a term in the state poni-
tentiary for killing negro woman,
officers say Williams past record Is
in mis- favor and his present incar-
ceration is the first time he has ever
been in jail
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive Tab
lets, the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards, practicing physician
for II years and calomels old-,ime en-
cmy. discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel but a healing, sooth-
ing vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the keynote" OF these
little sugar-coated. olive-colored tablets.
They cause the bowels and liver to act
normally. They never force them to
unnatural action.
Ii you have a dark brown mouth"
now and ,hen-a bad brea,h--a dull,
tired feeling - sick headache - torpid
liver and are constipated, you'll find
quick, sure and only pleasant results
from one or two little DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one or two every
night Just to keep right. Try them.
lOc and 2sc per box. All druggists.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-27
ALTON HOPES TO FIND MINERAL
state Gcoioeisi's Report AnNiously
Awaited by Local Investors.

Special TO The World
ALTON. Okla. Jan. %. state
Geologist +. 5. Perry spent two days
in the Alton vicinity looking over
the country for prospects of lead and
j;,,k. His fun report has not been
made yet. but he spoke very favorably
Of the prospects Of finding lead and
jack here in paying quantities. only
the week before some Kansas City
capitalists came down with two diff
fercnt mining engineers and looked
over the field and began taking leases
west Of town. This concern will he
gin to drill leases at once, according
to present plans. The citizens are
waiting anxiously for the report from
MIR. Perry as to the outlook for min
eraI here. Alton is only IL miles
from Miami, where one of the best
mineral fields in the United States is
located. and all geological plats show
the mineral running toward Alton.