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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
FROM RETAIL GROCER TO MILLIONAIRE

WHILE retail grocer have little opportunity
w OF becoming millionaire unless he bough,
chandiSc years ago and sells todayS prices Mike
Dwyer OF Pittsburgh recently handed the key of
his store to his son. saying: Il have $00000 you
have served Loyalty in running this grocery business
while have been busy adding to my bankablc funds and
| give you this store
Mike Dwycr didn't make the million dollars in selling
sugar and such things But he laid the foundation OF his
fortune in that way His nycS,mcn, IN the mercantile
business consisted OF few dollars which he saved from
his wages. He opened his first in tho front rop1
oi his little cottage. He saved few dollars each week.
lie invested the savings in real estate
OF course this building up Of fortune required a
number OF years. Blu, what Mike Dwycr accomplished
IN Pittsburgh, any can achieve IN Oklahoma City
IT, but only in ono way-SANING After the saving COM
mcnces, investments follow The man who buys land in
Oklahoma City today can he certain that such
property will he worth money in his declining days,
We have only to look back few years to prove this.
There is tho dayman who hauled goods twenty years ago
in Oklahoma City and who pu, single dollar in the bank
the nucleus OF a savings fund lie added to it, slowly
and day bought lot lie kept saving and buying
lots. The growth OF the city did the rest
But, unless starts the savings the loan
DIVERS class II he docs start tho savings fund the
increase oi realty values will send him straight on to
fortune
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
TWO KINDS OF STEWARDS.

once there was steward dining car. \ Young
woman, taking her first meal in the diner puzzled
At the various articles used to make up complete equipment
for the table and the steward promptly the
to prevent the young lady from pungng into cmbarrass
mcnt
On another dining an elderly woman was expert
encng her first meal in that kind OF dining car She
puzzled various articles used to make mp complete
equipment for the table But the steward OF the made
no effort to aid the woman in her prcdicamcnt
There other passengers the ncgcctiu stewards
ear number of them commented on the inactivity of the
steward who could have made the meal pleasant for the
elderly lady.
There were also other passengers in the dining car
that presided by the accommodating steward One
banker; at the conclusion OF his trip he looked up
the address OF the accommodating steward and gave him
fine position, remarkng: Il don't know that this stew
srd knows anything abou, finance hut he displays the
human spirit and that's harder to find than man who
count money rapidly know can teach the steward
how to be banker since he has the righ, stuff in him"
Whenever holds little bit Of authority he will
do well to his talents the right way instead oi the wrong
way, 1t is righ, that he should; also it pays
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
THE ARISTOCRATIC VEGETABLE.

EROM Chicago We hear the cherries that prices
OF vegetables will not be lower. The authority fo-
tho statement is no less person than the president OF
the gardeners association which supplies l0oOOC people
OF Chicago with green things to cat
In the face OF this information tho man who already
has planted a garden in hi, backyard must iccl much
satisfaction II he raise onions he will be independent
OF the dealer who believes that commodity is worth dime
pound The head OF household who has potato patch
will be outside of the realm where toll OF or cents
pound is being asked Tor potatoes.
When the local Chamber OF Commerce initiated the
to establish backyard gardens and employed
skilled supervisor for the work that organization secured
another great factory for this oy-THE FACTORY OF
THE SOIL.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
RIppuN6RHYNFS
ND Malt Mdson
"(opyTg3t 1917
THE HOLDUP.

XVIHENE'ER blow myself 'ur
w taters, curse the greedy specu-
latorS who'yc made the prices
high; rcirenchment is an empty by
word when prices still arc shooting
skyward, and no reliic is nigh. 1t
matters nothing il the richer are held
up when they buy a pitcher OF cream
ol gasoline the rich folk need to do
no yawplng il they, when in the mar.
kct shopping. are taxed an extra bean
But ! am sorry for the ,oilcrs. true
victims of the hcartlesS spoilers who
make the prices soar; the honest man
whose kids are many. to whom the
losing OF penny is tragedy, and morc.
II is ;hc marvel Of the ages how thcy.
upon their mcager wages. still seem tn
make their way; the burden on their
backs grows broader. and still they buy
the household fodder, and live from
day to day. They live but on scanty
diet and now we hear Of ircnlcd rio,
Rrd by indignant danes and still we're
-Stung when buying taters and still the
sinful speculators pursue their wicked
games.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

car when the Fat woman who is sitting
in front OF her is spread out over
room for three. is because the slender
girl knows that is how the fat woman
got So fat.
Every now and then a Queen OF
Hearts loses her happy home with a
King oi Diamonds because she insists
on flirting with some dirty little Deuce.
When man takes slant at his
wiie's new Easter bonnet he will begin
to realize that there is price on her
head
Any time a Young girl marrlcs an
old mutt who drinks his coffee out OF
his saucer and cats with his knife YOU
can bet that he has money enough to
pay Tor II.
A man may be afraid that ghost
will walk when he is passing a grave
yard at midnight. But no ghost can
scare him when IT walks on pay day.
One thing We like about Prohibition
is that a number OF large cities will
soon he dry and will have nothing on
zap Center Nan, where a pool hall is
a Hell Hole, and where the smoking
OF cigaretS i, prohibited by law
An advantage Of living in the United
States is that il things turn out badly
for You, YOU can always blame it on tlv
Administration.
A man hasn't as much sense as a
woman When Company calls at the
house he doesn't spend all OF his time
apologizlng for the looks OF the place.
Fathers are no, respected like they
used to be In the old DAYS when son
belonged 10 a political party because
his Father did These days YOU Ger
find democratic son bawling the stuff
ing out OF his at-headcd republican
d, ddy And vice versa.
|, is easy to predict the new styles
Tor women a, any stage OF the game
For instance the Spring styles vii
look worse than the Winter STYLES ant
viii cost more.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

Hill lSS which the front shown by he
midway between and The Germans successful here
which the French had
around Sommc Py The
bach 1885, but extended the fighting h
( The relation
o France shown the smaller
making
an acya o a mile a o a mile and a half
The French the ia IVA
the Champagne the territory covered this The unsuccessful
Germ line brouglNLSQmme Fy and
under
O obvious the could
mile unless confident the
the push the Blancou lifeline Perhaps
Hill 1876 organized the object OF bringing reply
whole pc force The Icuon wanted how the adversary
hB sector c French might have had s'mlaNdca extending
Ghc fighting
equally assuming activity
resorn point organization
the old
Roman highway five miles behind the French which the road the
Nciun line further back
to in
Al o the word-W NJ. H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER.

nURlNG these days when patriotism in the United States
IS cxemphiicd to tho maximum, there is unanimous
response by audiences that while the national anthem
is being played by the orchestra Sometimes the audience
appauds.
There is fine discussion taking place about the
popriety OF appaudng One critic declares that applause
not proper docs applaud the Lords prayer,
and the silence should prevail when the orchestra
plays The Star Spanglcd Banner"
Any person who has been parade ground OF the
United States army sunset ha. heard the post band play
the national anthem Every soldier stood at attention
and rempvtd his hat When the music ceased hand,
were clappcd
II any hears America being played he should
keep his seat At tho conclusion he may applaud America
until his hands tired
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
The Spirit Was willing

Despite the exhor,a,ions of her teach
er, small Mary persisten,ly Jagged dur
ing the march in the kindergarten one
morning.
At last the teacher called Mary to her
side and asked MARY, Gear, can't YOU
keep up with the music and the little
boy in front of you'"
"les" answered Mary with beam
ing and obliging smile, 81 can bu, my
new shoes can't"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Obs ToRlHS.
INNEWTYpH
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom IRE TINES PILES

Twenty Years Ago.
Major j p. Allen has yielded TO the
many opportunities OF his friends and
has decided to accept the free silver
nomination for mayor OF the city
The peach trees are blooming.
A charter has been issued from Sec
rotary loves Office to the Winifrcd
Mining company OF this city, J. NJ.
Brogan. S a. Steward, John NJ. Ware,
A. /. Welsh, t. Street, i. NJ. Blank
cnship, Pat Roden Ir and George h,
Paxton of ST Louis are directors. Cap
i,al stock, Sl0000O0 The Stockhold-
crs arc very rctlccnt about their mlnc
but very confident OF their prospects.
! II, Everest wen, to Tccumsch yes
tcrday.
Fifteen Years Ago.
Lee Ballard OF Kansas City is in
town today and will invest in real
estate
J. NJ Rutler and family arrived in
town today from Austin, Texas, and
will invest IN Oklahoma dirt.
Autumn Meade, Evalinc Atwood,
LYDIA Guthrie, Annette Perry, Edwin
Snyder Sidney Colcord and Edwin
Sanford spent yesterday at the home
OF Mrs Frank Harrab helping Mia
Mary celebrate her fourth birthday.
Miss Agnes Field OF Mankato. Kan,
Is the guest Of Mrs, George Llcber,
Ten Years Ago.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur II. GeiSSler
were the guests at dinner given last
night IN Guthrie by Governor and
Mrs. Fran,z in honor OF their guest,
Miss Matte Manard OF Kansas City.
County Attorney s. P. Freeing of
Shawnee is in the city today pfomot-
ing his candidacy for the democratic
nomination for attorney general.
DR. J. K. Hamll OF Guthrie. who
has been visiting his brother, ]. Harry
Hamlll, returned heme today
Mr., and Mrs.N ! Bass Of Lawton
aAc the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. John
Lesser Of Capitol Hill
Mrs J. w Billings and Mrs. ] N.
Aydelottc of Shawnee arc the guests
! OF Mrs George Licbcr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Oh

We'll, what's the trouble" puffcd
the breathless detective you phoncd
headquarters about big robbery of
valuablcs and said something about
Jewels and dinner Were your Jewels
stolen while YOU were at dinner"
No. exclaimed the excited Mrs.
Goldbonds This was the biggest rob
bery OF the year Our dinner was stolen
while ! was putting on my Jewels"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Huh |!

Say Saidrthe man who was seeking
a wife, what do YOU mean by charg.
ing me s. for introducing me to a
woman who is seeking husband
Why, YOU used to charge only dol
lar"
Can't help it," responded the pro,
prletor OF the Matrimonial agency,
You know that meet prices have gotxl
up."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

II is interesting to observe OF the persons in an
audience rise when God Save the King IS played by
the musicians OF there is bare chance tha, the
persons OF English birth but chances that they
think the orchera$ playing the "Star Spanglcd Banner
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
They Need II

Dear Luke While in the Hotel Hill
man in Birmingham Ala. overheard
a boy page a man by the name OF
"Godhclpom' ! though, maybe the
boy was absent mindedly expressing
his opinion OF sonc Of our L. s. scna-
torS.-Dick.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Well, W ell.

or courte, YOU can, always tell the
color of girls hair just by hcating
her name But what We started to
say was tha, Goldic Hare and Sadie
Redhcad live in Summit county, Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
WuxtteeI

We stop the press long enough to
squeeze in the fact that Diwan Rahadur
icrungavur RaJagrapala Acharlyar
Nvargal has been appointed a member
OF the staff OF the Governors of Mad
rd%
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
'CNUKFeM:LUKE
--HIS COLUMN
Copyright 1917
No Toke

Some cheerful givcrs, II Is true,
Give quickly and give twice.
Hut there are cheerful givers who
Give nothing but advice
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Another Busy Bird.

The editor OF the piketon (Ohio)
Tribune IS also the local horScshoer.
paper hanger painter, watch repairer,
piano tuner and carpenter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Luke McLuke Says

It Is What A Man Doesn't Know
Abou, \ Woman Tha, Interests Him.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Strange

A small boy thinks it's funny,
Can't understand at ALI.
How men can take real money
For merely playing ball.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Oh

In response to I.ukc's inquiry for the
old-iashioncd girl who used to wear a
rat, Dee Dee replies that she is now
wearing Teddy Bear.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Well, He's in Now.

Luke McLukc should explain how he
has overlooked the fact that Duck Chew
Is the manager OF Detroi, restaurant.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
B Paw Knows Everything

Wllllc-Paw how did the Milky Way
get in the skye
Paw-Oh, that was left by the COW
when II jumped over the moon. Don't
bother me- my son. I'm busy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Learn One New Thfns Each Day.

The monkey wrench Wa invented by
Thomas Monkey several thousand years
after his family got out OF the trees.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

The oil men threatened Growers Of onions and
potatoes about ready to rob oil magnacs of their
financial laurcs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
An Epltaph

In this small nook
Rests Daniel Doom.
Because he took
Them or too soon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Twenty-Five Yeas AGO Today.
One Year AGO To-day in the War.

March u, l9lb-British house of
commons voted war credit OF 5000
600 Russians crushed in German
sslicn, south of Dvinsk and captured
trenches ON line toward Wilma.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

1t is understood that the Oklahoma and repre-
scnativcS who voted for tho bone dry law have
taken drink and will,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Our Daily Special.

William Combs Fur lives at Frank
fort, Ny.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Leafn.

Among tho RouSa
class llill Hutch.
Who SAYS that books
Learn him SO much.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

The reason why slender girl
doesn't mind standing up in street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Fact

Son, do not he lazy mutt Z
give ear TO this advice.
The Lord viii freeze the water, but
You must cut your own ice
Luke McLukc.
And son. vou better stir your stumps
And hearkcn what We say
Tho Lord will send tho sunshine, but
You got to make the hay.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Major General Hunter Liggctt, who
succeeded to the vacancy in the list of
maiot generals created by the death Of
General Funston born at Reading, Pa,
sixty years ago today.
Lieut. Col George {. Squire. who is
in charge oi the aviation service of the
United States army, born at Dryden,
Mich. iiity-two years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

T,HE ncarncSs OF the French lines
10 the BaEancourt Challcrangc
railway is responsible for the ter
trlfflc fighting between the French and
the Germans in the Champagne district
Tor the last ten days The fighting
there has diminished, without aGs great
gain in territory for either side
After a long period of quiet, the Ger
mans made a SurnriSe attack oi great
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
HIST0RYBlTS.
One Hundred Years Ago To-day.

One hundred years ago loday.
lSl7-.Cyrcnus Wheeler. who invented
one of the, first successful moving
machines, born at Seckonk Mass Died
at 1tfbrrn, n V, March "A, 1899.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
l841-Joshua K. Glddingi, member
from Ohio was cenSurcd by the house
for presenting resolutions adverse 10
slavery. He Immediately resigned, re-
turned to Ohio. aua was. reelected by
large majority.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lso7--General Joseph Bailey, who had
distinguished himself as union COM
mander was murdered by "bushwhacS-
crs" near Nevada Mo
Twenty-Five Yeas Ago Today.
l8o2-William K Morrison OF llli-
nois was chosen chairman OF the inter-
state commerce commission.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

A lady in the suburbs recently adver-
tl'ed in the local papers for handy
man"
What ! want" she said to the first
applicant, "iS man, YOU know, TO do
odd jobs about the house, run on er-
randS, one that never answers back and
10 always ready to do what want"
"Ah," said the applican, as he turned
away, "its husband you're looking
for. ma'am"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

Copyright 1917. by u. C. Fisher. Trade
Mark Registered U. S, Patent OfflceD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21
Things to Worry About.
Names Is Nam

The Altecs had thirteen snake gods.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

Twenty Years Ago.
Major ] p. Allen has yielded to the
many opportunities OF his friends and
has decided to accept the free silver
nomination for mayor of the city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-21

J. NJ Butler and family arrived in
town today from Austin, Texas, and
VIII invest IN Oklahoma dirt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-29
GIRLS! THICKEN AND
BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
AND STOP DANDRUFF
Try this! Your hair gets
wavy, glossy and abund-
ant at once.

NO be possessed of a head of heavy
beautiful hair: soft. lustrous, fluffy.
wavv and free from dandruf is merely
a matter of using a little Danderine.
1t is easy and Inexpensive to have
nice. soft hair and lots OF it. Just get
a 25-cent bottle OF Knowlton's Dander-
inc now-all drug stores recommend It
apply a little as directed and within
ten minutes there VIII be an appearance
Of abundance. freshness. hufiness and
an incompatible gloss and ~lustre, and
try as you viii you can not find a trace
Of dandruf or falling hair. but your
real surprise viii he after about two
weeks use, when you VIII see new hair
fine and down at frst-yes-but real
lv new hair-sprouting out all over your
scalp-Danderine is. we believed. the
only sure hair grower. destroyer Of
dandrur and cure for itchy scalp and it
never fails to stop falling hair at once
If YOU want TO prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is. moisten a cloth
with a little Danderine and carefully
draw it through your hair-taking one
small strand at a time. Your hair will
be soft. glossy and beautiful in Just a
few Moments delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this.-Adv-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-29

enced druggist and pharmacies tot the
steel city. the new proprietor taking
charge Of the business yesterday. Mr.
and Mrs. Calender. while residing in
this city have made a host Of friends
who will regret to see them leave, they
contemplating making their residence IN
n south i'm the near future.
n Chrysolite Girls Club will give
their home talent entertainment at Cen
trial Music hall this Monday evening.
and from the advance sale of seats.
those taking part will be greeted by a
large audience. The entertainment will
consist &C the old time folk song and
dances and some novel sketches viii
be introduced
Fred Friediey Of Hammond visited
with Crown Point friends over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Heinze OF Gary and
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dyer OF Hammond
visited at the Jules Rockwell homie on
Court street yesterday.
The masquerade dance at Contra
Music hall on Saturday evening given
by the farmer boys was well attended
and some novel costumes were exhibit
ed. Those winning prizes We're Dorothy
Dung and George Wickard, May
Benecke and Vic Robbins.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-29
PRIZE To BRING
NATIONWIDE PUBLICITY

Hammond. Among these il shown that
there were a total OF $50 addresses and
talks in the schools in the homes and
before various bodies. This includes
more than a score Of preliminary meet
ings. The campaign entaiied p total
railroad mileage raveled Of 2.262 miles,
and $50 miles travelled by auto The
most surprising statement in these sta
tistics is the fact that 14.000 persons all
told attended the various meetings.
More than a hundred young people
are expected to be i'm attendance next
Thursday evening at the organization
in the chamber of rooms on
the third Moor of the Citizens Bank
Of a Jun Tor Chamber Of Com
merce.
4 temporary organization was effected
at a meeting last Thursday and those
of the thirty-hve young men present
are out working tooth and nail for the
new enterprise. It is hoped 10 make
the organization as representative of
the young men of the city as possible
It VIII be non-political and affiliated
with the senior Chamber Of Commerce.
The young men are very enthusiastic
and predict big things for the Junior
Chamber Of Commerce.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-29
NOT MUCH BETTER

Unable to get much relief On the
farm with relatives near Michigan City,
Councilman oscar Plageman has return
ed TO his home in Hammond on Russell
street to recRperate from pulmonary
troubles which he has been afflicted fer
some time. His condition is such that
he has to remain in bed. and his fever
at times goes as high as a 104. it is is
only the last few weeks that Mr.. PLACE
mans condition has become serious and
he thought that the farm life might
benefit him. but he did not have the
strength TO enjoy i'll.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-29

while The Junior Chamber OF Com
merce is in process of organization, as
one Of the Immediate o~utgrowths q the
recent Hammond Plan campaign. ae-
Invites are going forward in other di-
rections to develop the plan One ~
these is the publicity campaign for the
city the proposed prize competition ON
the f|uturist story of Hammond In
1850 Along this line q. Ross Corbin.
general saIesmanagcr of the II. : Bet1
company already has his booklet OF
Hammond Facts to aid prospective
competitors at home and on the out
side. well under way. with the aid Of
the International Harvester companys
publicity department the idea Of the
Hammond plan is Is be given nation
wide publicity ia a manner that the
city of Hammond could not buy i'm amy
other way. the Chicago concern having
means and venues through which il
can reach more than a million readers
in the United states.
The thoronghness with which the In
tornational Harvester company's educa-
tionaI extension department went into
the Hammond campaign is evidenced by
the statistics it has just compiled re-
garding the staff of speakers il had in