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Evening journal., 1917-12-17

For this can be said safely:
Nobody could possibly
think of asking for all the
comforts and conveniences of
shopping which she received
freely at Wanamaker's, not
if she thought for a whole
year. We've been thinking
of them much longer than
that, you see.
But where you don't see it
and do ask for it, nobody is
more delighted to answer
your questions than a Wan
amaker employe.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

w ma m a k e RS is the
knowledge that they are
free to look as they
rlea5e, admire to their
hearts content, ask ques-
tiOns of the attentive
salespersOn who repre-
sents the goodwill of the
house toward a guest at
Wanamaker's, but make
a purchase only if they
wish.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
She Serves IS, 900 Meals
Every DaY--And They're Fine

supper; Cold ham. soalloped potatoes,
preserved fruit. cake. bread and butter
and tea.
This means that In one day the re-
turned boys consume 1900 eggs, 1900
rolls, 5000 lbs. Of butter, 1900 pieces
Of cake, 1900 jars Of fruit, 2,i0O quarts
Of coffee, $500 quarts Of tea and 500
lbs. Of raw beef.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

BY BERTON BRALEY.

said the pacist, "The government Is rotten, =
II never should have got In the war.
The conflict by the Plunderbund's begotten
And it's Rockefeller fighting for:
ihe Germans are very noble nation
while our native land is nothing but Joke
Ana tries TO stop speech Of the nature that preach
and It's thus freedom vonishes In smoke"
Il demand The right to below as l choose 20.
object to any fetters my tongue,
When they ask me TO be careful refuse to
While I've got a mouth to shout witl-and lung
But, patriotic editor whosheard him
Called the pacinst traitor and slob
Nhereupon the speaker claimed that he had slurred him
And he put the libel statute on the job.
For he found the free speech license he had vauncd
Wasn't pleasant whom &c turned against himself
When somebody else abused him, why. he wanted
To have ali his injured feelings healed with pelf
For it wasn't really free speech he demanded
But the right 10 howl at everyone with vim;
While he beloved out for justice heavy handed
When some other person howled bit at hml
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
For the BOudOir

Not a vanity case-some-
thing more PRACTICAL pair
Of heelless, flexible leather
sole slippers that every
woman likes.
They come in black and
tan leather and in red, pink,
blue and taupe fabric, with
silk pompons. Easy to tuck
in an overnight bag.
These slippers we're taken
out of our regular stocks,
where they were nearly dou-
BILE today's price, and marked
s. a pair for quick selling.
First Floor, Market.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
A Bit of Neckwear

1t can transform ones ap-
pearance and give an up-to-
date air to a last years
blouse, dress or suit. A
smart stock Of pique or a
dainty net jabot can be pur-
chased for as little as fifty
cents, and a stunning filet-
trimmed one for only 81.
(Dolcn Stairs Storel.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

BY the by, the name of a
well-known song was prettly
paraphrased Saturday when
a customer described her
visit TO the Wanamaker
Store as "A Day Made Per-
feet at the End" Like a
benediction comes the sweet
Christmas Music at go,
when the Grand Organ peals
out its soul-touching mes
sage of love. We are glad
to have so many guests to
hear it.!
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
A WOman Can HaUe Last Word

in style and good taste if she buys any one of the
unusually attractive assortment of hats at So, in
the Hat Salon of the Down Stairs Store. THEY'RE
adelight not only to the eye, but to the purse of
every woman who wishes to combine economy
with good dressing
For example: One especially good-looking
mushroom sailor of deep purple satin. touched nm
with a bit Of red, in lovely, becoming lines
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
INSTALLMEHT lumber TWO
OF TRGECR DICTIONARY

Camarllla--A group OF Russian reac-
tionsries who were influential with the
former Gar and Czarlna.
Camel Brigade-Brltlsh soldiers des-
ignation for the infantry on account cf
the appearance that tho heavy pack
gives the men.
Camion-A military truck.
Camoufage-Faking. A make believe
Carry Onto so ahead.
Caullflower-A special shell WITH
small wire wings fred from a trench
cannon, especially for, breaking down
barbed wire.
Cave Noute-safety cellar for protec-
tion from airplane bombs
c. c. S-Casualty clearing station.
Clericals-A Russian political faction
representing the Orthodox Greek
Church. Were strong defenders OF the
Car.
Coal Boxes-shens from trench NOR
tars.
Communique-An official report given
out by the French Government.
Congregation Of the Archangel st.
Michael--A semi-religious reactionary
Russian society formed In support Of
the Car.
Consolidating a Position-The prepar-
alton OF recently captured ground
against a counter attack.
Constitutional Democrats-The most
Influential Liberal party in Russia.
ConvOy-Naval escort for ships.
Cooks TOur-An official trip 6ver a
battle ground under the guidance Of
scouts for the benefit OF officers and
non-cOmmissioned officers Of newly
arrived army
Counter Attack-An effort TO recover
a recently lost position.
Crater-Hole made by a high explo-
sive shell.
Croix de Guerre-A French decoration
for bravery.
Croix Rouge french Red Cross.
More Tomorrow
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
House Linens GiUe out Most
McORSiderdteLy

regardless as to whether it's near Christmas or
not Replenishing Of the home stock Of towels,
table linens, scarfs, luncheon sets-if you wish to
spend less on them than usual-can be done very
comfortably in the Down Stairs Store. And
there's the certainty that every piece sold as pure
linen is linen
Evening journal., 1917-12-17

who never wears lace around
her neck or takes time to
read books and is altogether
almost as troublesome on a
Christmas list as a man.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
R0iRbOIO SpLendOrs

in beaded bags are the order
Of the day. An amazing as
sortment. all conceivable
kinds and c0lors. from $3.50
to $40 (MaiR Floor, Chest
nut; or you can make one
yourself, from a couple of the
beautiful iridescent beaded
ornaments made for that
purpose costing from SOC to
Sl.5O (Main Floor, Central.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
Strong Shoes
For Winter
Walking
GRANDMOTHER

GRAND MOTH Err
" walked on snow in
prunella sli ppers.
But germs and grippe
weren't discovered then.
Grandmother's grand
daughter needs today just
what we have today in tn
Down Stairs Store-suh-
stantial, smart looking,
high-laced boots in tan
and in black, often special |
ly priced.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
DON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker
and Without TIE Blister

There's no sense in mixing a rness OF
mustard, -four and water when sou can
easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness
with little clean, white Musterole.
Musterole is made Of pure oil of mus
tard and other helpful Ingredients, COM
bined in the form of TIE present white
ointment. II takes the place Of out-of-
date mustard plasters, and viii not blister.
Musterole usually gives prompt relief
from sore throat, bronchitis, tcnsilihs,
Group, stif neck, asthma, neuralgia, head
ache, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism,
iumbago, pains and aches Of the back OF
Joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds Of the chest
(it often prevents pneumonia).
SOC and 60c Jars; hospital size $3.50.
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
MAN Wants But Little ,.
Don't BeIieue II, Ladies!

NEVER did he want more than he wants on
December II, 1917. Never did Wanamaker's
contain fuller stock to supply these wants. from
fur-lined overcoat at $3.50 down to a simple
pocket penknife at rs cents
Evening journal., 1917-12-17
GRANT LETTERS on ESTATE

Letters Of administration have been
granted to Mary c. Pettlcrew by Regis
ter Of Wills Brown. on the estate Of
Thomas Maloney
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
AMERICA FIRST
PROVES PLEASING

America First" programmed as a pa
triotic song play in three scenes. and a
new comedy with music, entitled, AT
the Blue Goose Inn" were lavishly pre-
sented at the Palace last night and
is to be repeated twice today and to-
night by an excellent company.
America First" offered intricate
marching, military evolutions and mar.
tial song that were splendidly present.
ed. The use of the stars and stripes
which was frequent never failed Of gen.
uine applause and enthusiasm on the
part of the large audience.
The two musical reviews proved a
rare treat; in fact, so far and away
above the ordinary visiting attractions
of late that comparisons would be
Odious.
"The Blue Goose Inn" in two acts.
was cleverly presented. II is a con-
tinuous laughing song and dance crea-
ton. The costumes were quite the pret-
| tiest seen on our local stage in many
years, while the special scenery for
each scene was elaborate
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
$500, 900 ON
RED CROSS ROSTER

Increasing at the rate Of from 5000
TO 100000 a day. membership of the
American Red Cross has just passed the
3.500000 mark. This is double the mum.
Der Of members on July |. when the to.
tai was lS05,S52 At the beginning OF
the year, the total was 27j,00O
The present membership Of 3,54S, ,2S9 is
scattered among the 2,4OO chapters Of
the American Red Cross which now
are organized in all the principal cities
and towns Of the country. In addition
there are chapters in Alaska. Porto
Rico Cuba, Philippines, Hawaii. Canal
Zone, Guam, Persia. Syria and Turkey.
Illinois leads all states in the number
of Red Cross members. according to TO.
days figures, having 5l4.lOS the first
OF the month. New York second with
46l,237 members, and PENNSYLVANIA
third with 346.9 members.
The membership is divided amonq
these several classes as follows: Patrons
l.OS1; life members. 1926: sustaining
members, l2,144; contributing members
S6'S27; subscribing members. 27S. .261. an
nual members 3191.754.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
Oats Easier.
WEEKLY CORN AND PROVISIONS

Chicago, Sept. Corn prices tray.
eled somewhat erratic course through
the last week recessions being infu.
enced by favorable reports from the
fields and advance being responsive to
frost reports and fears and to decide
strength In the cash market. The net
result for the week was an advance OF
3-4 cents to | 3-4 cents December show
ing the greatest gain.
oats with narrower fluctuations show
ed net gain for the week of from csc
to 2 3.Sc.
Provisions finished from seven cents
to 10 cents higher for the week. the big
gest gain being registered in. pork and
the greatest activity in lard.
Selling pressure continued through
the brief SESSION and shorts seemed "a
have supplied their wants Trade was
Of light volume in anticipation of the
two days closing over Labor day.
The close was weak. 3-sc to ! l.sc
lower, with December at Ill IL "a
5-S and May at 1.O7 3.4.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
LAST NIGHT or CARNIVAL.

Another large crowd was present at
the polieemen's carnival last night and
all the attractions Of the Tom w. Allen
shows were well patronized. The Allen
aggregation is conceded the largest car.
hilai company appearing in this city
In many years. a number Of new novel
ana clean amusements distinguish this
company from the ordinary shows ana
the fact that the people approve of n
high class company was shown by the
large crowds in attendance during the
week
The members OF the show troon cou.
posed of over $50 people. have spent
their money with local merchants and
hotels.
Tonight is The last night of the big
carnival At midnight the Ferris wheel
and the Whip win whirl no more The
Tom W. Allen shows will take their
leave, and tomorrow Main street win no
deserted. The shows go from here to
Greenville, Texas. where they win fur.
nish entertainment at the Hunt conn.
~ fair there all next week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
THEY WILL SING IN FRANCE.
American Soldiers to BE Provided With
Army Song Book.


New York Tribune: Among the dis.
tincty American things our soldiers will
take to France will be an army song
book The preparation by the army en-.
tertainment committee of collection of
catchy American airs will not only
serve to make us better known to the
allies, but will doubtless have a marked
influence upon our national patriotic
music. Nor it is the songs which the
soldiers prefer which become identified
in popular Imagination with the great
moments i'm our history.
Most national songs are really soldier
songs which gained their popularity in
the midst OF struggle. The Star
Spangled Banner" had such an origin
as did Yankee Doodle" THE Battle
Hymn Of the Republic" and March.
fing Through Georgia" The tradition
Of singing among soldiers would make
an interesting subject for psychological
study. Most Of the armies of the peo.
pie in modern history have been singing
armies. The Marseillaise" derived it's
name from the fact that It was sung
by soldiers from Marseilles during the
French revolution. The soldiers of Gus.
tavus Adolphus did much to make
Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress. "
the battle song Of the reformation.
But Of course. the singing soldier
does not confine his choral activities TO
the few great national anthems. Sol.
diers sing for the same reason that all
gatherings Of human beings sing. But
| they have way of giving new mean.
ing and patriotic association to sones
which originally had nothing TO do with
war. This is true OF the exceedingly
commonplace "Tipperary." which ac
quirod significance and popularity
wholly out Of keeping with its real
character, because sung by the British
armies
According To a recent article i'm the
Atlantic Monthly, by Lewis Freeman
the greatest singing soldier is the Ital
IAN whose deposition TO break out into
song is irrepressibe-eve when his
singing dangerously exposes him to the
enemy's fire Mr. Freeman's story ot
a company Of Italian soldiers under fire
singing the "Anvn Chorus" in the midst
OF the roar OF artillery, with Austrian
shells bursting all about them. reveal,
a side Of human nature. and incident
ally Of war, which pacifist psycholog,
tails to appreciate. II is not 70 be ex
pected that American soldiers al IN,
front viii be singing the kind of song,
with which the mountain passes on IN,
road TO Trieste are made to ring. but
the songs the American win bring witt
him win have in them the spirit OF IN,
new world. its life and movement. il,
\ unconquerable youth. its half grim. hall
humorous enthusiasm. something In
deed not wholly unlike the war song,
suns pun dn ueNul 'VoIqM 500. an !,
by the allied armies. will do more thar
any international business transaction
or exchange OF diplomatic courtesies I,
make the soul OF America really under
stood abroad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
HEALDTON CHILDREN
FORM BAND OF MERCY

Healdton, Okla Sept 1.-lSpeciaD-
And little child shall lead the A."
Thursday afternoon there gathered
a small band Of earnest, inteiligen; boys
and girls at the home of Mrs. a. T.
Power for the purpose of forming a
Band of Mercy In Healdton
The pledge cards read. Il will try to
be kind to all OF Gods living creatures
and prevent their cruel usage, will
try to be of use to the sick or helpers.
| will Try to think no evn and speak
only kind words and each day / will
try to help end the war by some small
deed, or by a prayer TO God that He
may see fit to do so very soon in merry
and justice, even TO our enemies" This
pledge was explained i'm every precept
as being entirely practical. every day
rule to live by which il followed will
yield rich returns in happiness and
well-being.
These plastic, innocent minds and
hearts were seriously impressed with
their obligations and several children
voiced splendid ideals There has been
already evidenced sincere and enthus.
iastic effort. The results cannot be
estimated.
The cooperation Of the Sunday school
has been promised and that of the
teachers Of the school will be sought
Mr.. Adwan will interest the Boy Scouts
soon to beaorganized in the movement
The next meeting viii occur at the
home of Mrs. r. L. Phillips, Thursday
she having been elected an honorary
member The fourteen original mem
bers. each of whom has promised tC
bring new member, are: Waunita An
thony, Annie Johnson, Francis Marie
Bennett, Genevive Cobb, Emory John
son, J. b. Walling, Charley Bennett
Murphy Sims, Norah Stillman, Anic,
Walling, Godie May Gontz, Harry Ad
ans. Quitman Hyde, Paul Wagner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
HUSBAND AND DIVORCED
WIFE JAILED WHEN
SECOND WIFE DIES
Young Daughter of First Woman Also
PrisOner-POisoning Alleged.

. Durant. Okla, Sept 1T h. I.angs.
ton SO years old, his divorced wife. Susie
Colbert, 66, and their daughter Minnie
Langston. IS, are in the county iail
here as result OF the death on July
10 OF Langston's second wife. Mrs. Eula
Langston. An autopsy is said to have
revealed strychnine in Mrs. Lnngston's
stomach
Susie Colbert obtained divorce from
Langston about seven years ago. but
had been away from Langston only a
short time when her children. James.
l6' and Minnie. s years old asked her
to come and live with them again.
Within year, It is said. Langston's
first wife took up residence on his farm,
occupying separate quarters in the
house with Langston's second wife.
When the second Mrs Langston died.
county officers exhumed the body. A
postmortem examination Is said to have
resulted in the discovery OF strychnine
In the womans stomach
The l5.yearold girl. now in JAIL with
her father and mother. is said to have
confessed that her stepmother was
given poison in order that her father
and mother might marry again.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
WOMEN TO SERVE FIRST
TROOP TRAIN DESIGNATED

Fifteen women have been designated
by Mrs John Carlock. of the Ardmore
Red Cross. to serve the first troop train
at the railway station. Their names are:
Mrs. c, l.. Anderson, Mrs. c. L. Byrne.
Mrs. J. ;. Mullen, Airs Shelby Downard.
Mrs. j. w. Newcomb. Mrs. Errett Dun.
lap, Mrs. u. z. Allen, Mrs. Ed Gait. Mrs.
Jock Baird. Mrs Morris Sass. Mrs. A.
II. Cornell. Mrs. VIII Roberts Mrs. II.
II. Sayre, Mrs. Charles Won Weise and
Mrs. Mark kirkpatrick.
These women are TO serve the food
at the station for the first troop train
which comes through Ardmore. Mrs.
Carlock explained. and others who have
volunteered will be designated TO serve
to the other troop trains upon later
dates. Women have been notified bv
phone 20 be ready Tor the preparation
OF food which may be called for almost
any day Those who have been noti.
fled viii prepare the food only. II will
bc served at the Santa FeRocl Island
union station by the fifteen women
whose names appear above.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
REPORT ON NEGRO RIOT
AT WACO is FORWARDED

San Antonio, Texas, Sept 1.-Maior
General John w. Ruckman, has review
ed the finds Of the court martial in the
case of the negro soldiers of the Twel.
ty-fourth United States Infantry who
clashed with civil authorities at Waco
July 20, during which several civilians
were injured He said the report has
been forwarded to Washington and that
he will not make il public here
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
MEXICAN CONGRESS- CoNvENEs.

Mexico City, Sept 1.-The extraor
dinary session OF the Mexican Chamber
Of deputies which began today. was
formally convened last night The reg.
ular session OF the Mexican congress
begins tonight when President Carranza
win read his message.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
TON AND HALF OF SILVER
FOR WORKERS ON CANTONNIFNT

junction City, Kan. Sept. Because
OF the impossibility TO obtain material
rapidly enough TO keep busy the force
OF nearly ten thousand men at work or
Camp Funston, the National army can
tonment the construction company Is
laying on large number OF men today
The company today paid out more than
half million dollars in wages. A ton
and half OF silver change was trans
ported to the camp for the purpose in
addition to a large amount Of currency
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
NIAlKET O.
lCRI}lEIiP'OlR1SII' I}lIi
GO MzS=SS
LIVESTOCK.
Kansas CITY Market

Kansas City, Mo. Sept Hogs: Re.
ceipts 1,2OO, steady to strong. Bulk 1880
@1S.70; heavy lS.00m1S.75; light 1851
lS.4O; pigs l3.OOG17OO.
Cattle: Receipts 800; steady prime
steers 15.OO@16.OO: dressed beef steers
115O@l45O; southern 7.OOm11.5O; cows
6.OO@lOOO heifers 7.5O@l3OO; stockers
IOO@l25O; calves LOOG13.25.
Sheep: Receipts 70O strong. Lambs
l6.25ml74O; yearlings, 10.5Om12.5O,
wethers 9.5O@115O; ewes 9.OOd1O5O,
stOckers 70Om17.25.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
CASH GRAIN.
Kansas CITY Market

Kansas City, Mo. Sept. Cash
wheat: All wheat sales on the govern.
ment basis.
Corn; Steady; No. mixed. 1.S4d1S7;
No. white, 1877; No yellow. 1851
l.06.
oats; Steady, No. > white SOC: No. 9
mixed. 5S l.2c
Rye: 1.65H1GC.
kafir and milo maize. 4.3Oa445.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01

GAIA is an ancient town in the south
west Of Palestine, situated about three
miles from the Mediterranean sea, on
the borders Of the desert which sepa.
rates Palestine from Egypt 1t origin.
ally belonged to the Philstines, and was
place of Importance at the period of
the conquest Of Canaan by the Israel.
ties. II frequently is mentioned in the
history Of Samson; and after many vicis.
situdes in the wars between the Israel.
ties and the Philistines 1t was allotted a
to the tribe of Judah.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
FORMER CZAR is
CONFINED IN CHEAP
AND CLOSE QUARTERS

Petrograd Sept. Nicholas Roman.
off. former emperor of Russia. and his
family are now living in 14-room apart
ment on the second floor OF large
old-fashioned house at Tobolsk, Siberia
according to reports just reaching Pet
rOgrad
The house is without garden OF
grounds, and the only way Of getting
out into the air is from small bal
cony.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Chicago Market.

Chicago, Sept. /. 49, Selling predomi.
mated today in the corn market at the
start, Nand prices fell away. Expecta
tion Of warmer weather with conse-
quent speedy ripening Of the crop was
the basis for the recessions.
Volume Of trade. however. was light
and offerings were fairly well absorbed.
Opening prices were quarter lower to
half cent higher with December at 1.12
to LIP l-2, and May at 1.OS 5.S to 1.O9
rs.
Early declines carried figures on cent
below the high points.
Wheat is Quiet.
Wheat traders marked time with the
announcement that buying by the
United States wheat corporation would
begin September 4.
The cash wheat market was Virtually
abandoned, waiting for government pur.
| chasing to begin. A sale Of No. 5
wheat was recorded at POS.
Oats Easier.
Oats were easier. with selling press.
ure at the outset
Country arrivals continued light and
the market gradually moved in sym
pathy with corn, though the huctua.
tions were within narrower limits
Opening prices were unchanged to $50
lower.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-01
NEGRO BAPTISTS URGE
BLACKS TO REMAIN SOUTH
convention Denounces SlaCkers of the
Race; Also Lynchings,


Race; Also Lynchings.
Richmond, Va. Sept. The Lott
Carey convention, composed of negro
leaders from various parts Of the coun
try representing negro Baptists, today
passed resolutions denouncing the exod.
us OF negroes from the south and ure.
ing the blacks, II they 60 to ko "as
men and citizens and not as tramps and
vagabonds"
The convention also passed a resolu,
ton denouncing lynchings. declaring
white people have machinery OF the law
in their hands and should 50 enforce
the law that there win be no mob
violence.
Another resolution denounced negro
slackers and urged all to uphold the flap
and President Wilson.