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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
MORE TIME FOR PLAY.

DLAY for children is being given more attention; and
the movement has resulted in getting adults interested
Men who formerly thought they too busy to play now
take more holidays and vacations and find that the
time spent away from the counting room is very line in
vestrnent In blood and and muscle and brain
Today our friends the butcher the grocer, the baker
Ind some Of the allied institutions out In the park for
long holiday time These active business men will re-
turn home tonight somewhat tired by the strenuou, pro-
sram which is arranged for them but they'll be better oil
for becoming tired In the ouodoor the one place on
earth where nature operate to full efficiency to restore
che tired brain and body,
Picnics OF business all too nfrequent Every
snan who Is In attendance today at the big annual affair
will lose no money by having his store locked for day
He may not make any money at the picnic, but he will
acquire something which is worth than gold-he will
ct better acquainted with the other fellow, his competitor
md the merchant and his force will be back the job
tomorrow morning with renewed energy
II d not many years ago that the Saturday half
holiday 4 novelty. But the out long
Ins ago. The owners Of many stores hop out Of town
tday night to return 10 business Monday morning al
lpwing the employees 70 follow At Saturday noon.
There 10 not much danger Of overriding this holiday
siness Increasing the number Of holidays Injuries the
psees Of good friends the DOCTORS II their income.
sASink from an excess Of holidays we'll find substtut,
Income for them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
BURIED TREASURE IN THE GARDEN.


nOES the backyard gardener OF Oklahoma City know
that there is gold buried under the soil Of his yardp
II he does not he's overlooking the best bet in his garden
Ing career.
II the adult has not heard the story Of the aged Belgian
who made will and bequeathed buried gold his children
perhaps the little boy in the fifth grade can inform him
The Information will be something like this, The will Of
the aged referred to buried treasure in the backyard
garden
Now, II there is thing on earth that will get Mr.
Humble Citizen excited il Is reference to buried treas
So the children Of the aged Belgian started digging
h the garden for the buried treasure They turned the soil
ever then they repeated the soil became puvered Then
dawned upon those young folk that the buried treasure
sspslsted In CULTIvATING the soil so tina, /, would
dsvbs crops.
Ihs lesson 10 worth lot to every backyard gardener
q ~ Oklahoma City. Now that we have plenty Of mo,ur,
= ~ coll, the fall crops be made to mature Bu
Saese hs cultivation 10 thorough and vigorous the sarder
Slli refuse 10 give forth riches
Cultivation 10 the substitute for rain; cultivation viii
M de moisture In the soil And the buried treasure will
- found BY those who dig for It, although it will not b
+ DE form Of Spanish douboons like we read Of In pirate
stosis.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Luke McLuks Saws

Fate pulls off some queer stunts. Ii
often mates woman who reads moth
ing but religious periodicals with a
man who reads nothing but the sport
ing page
A girl doesn't mind knowing that she
hasn't any brains as long as she knows
that she is pretty.
A genuine pessimist hopes for the
worst because he never expects his
hopes to be realized.
Sometimes woman gets so that she
can't even make up her mind without
the aid Of rouge and a powder rag.
Give a woman plenty OF closets in a
house and she will take chance on a
skeleton getting into one Of them.
II amazes us that some theatrical
producer hasn't thought Of pulling off a
revival OF Ben Hur" with automobiles
in the chariot race.
Figures may fool the single man. But
the married men know that they are
not always what outward appearances
indicate.
An heiress doesn't have to fish for a
husband, She can always buy one in
the open market
Some OF these DAYS a genius is going
to invent skirt that can be worn rear
side in front when it wears slick be
hind. But he'll never be able to in
vent that kind Of skirt for a Corn
Fed girl.
Kipling was all wrong when he said
that a woman Is only a woman, as any
married man can tell you, She can
also be an angel and a devil at time.
Our idea OF superman Is one who
can entertain a sense OF humor and a
toothache at the same time.
This is a strange world, in which the
flower of the family often develops
into the wall flower,
A man places a heap OF faith in his
wife. He will set the alarm clock for
30 and then tell his wife to be sure
and get him up at 7;5.
A woman never knows what She
doesn't want until after she gets IL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
WATER ONE HOUR OR "a HOURS? 1?

Users Of water in Oklahoma City have the choice of
obtaining the service for hour day or for twenty
four hours Of the day There is certain amount Of water
available daily II the 100000 people Of this city wish TO
exhaust the supply in sixty minutes, the matter rests with
them.
But il the people desire to cause the supply Of water TO
be available during twcntyfour hours Of each day. such
arrangement Is easy provided all citizens devote their
energies to stopping the waste.
We cannot look for much relief in the water situation
until heavy rains prevail in the northwest watershed 1t
possible that substantial may fiji the Canadian river
month but the chances 100 to that such rains
will in August They may develop in September but
It will not be safe to place great amount of reliance
the little river until the dam is completed at which
time impound sufficient protect the city
during dry season.
So, the crisis calls for conservation ard still
servaon of water Probably the daily supply of 100000
gallons will shrink today tomorrow and we'll find
selves forced to get along with less than at any
previous day of the summer.
The situation calls for concerted action II all will
restrict the use of water pull through the
without having the supply shut off for twenty three hours
OF day or other long period But If the water be
used freely, well find that the engineers in charge Of
hydraulic, will open the pipe, about all hour day
water.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Fifteen Years Ago.

Last night Messrs. Westfall and
Hopper gave one of the most delight
ful porch parties at $40 West Third
street, II has ever fallen to the lot Of
their friends to attend. The porches
were lighted just enough to lend en-
chantment 10 the scene and scattered
around in groups OF two and three, in.
dulging' the usual condolences that are
exchanged on summer nights, in shad-
ed hooks and drinking in the gentle
zephyrs, the young folks spent the eve
nlng. At a seasonable hour melon, ices,
and cake were served in abundance
and when the hour for departing had
arrived words were not needed to ex-
press the gratitude felt by each one
present, their joyful faces betraying
their feelings
Mr., B,O. Young, who has Just grad
uated from the Harvard law school. 10
IN the city, the guest of hi, brother.
Mr.. J. y. Young
Miss May Mcbride who has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Naomi Phil
lips, returned to her home in Memphis
today.
Mrs, S. f. Laird and Miss Laird will
leave tomorrow for Cincinnati.
Ten Years Ago.
B.. &M. 81 shoes now $J2s-$3O
shoes now S285-A oxfords now $325.
Mr. and Mrs ]. o. Mattson of West
Ninth street, are entertaining the for
mer's parents VINO arrived yesterday
from South Carolina.
Miss Mary Piner arrived yesterday
from her home in Florida to visit Miss
Evaline Ragon.
The Oklahoma City and Joplin base
ball teams will play doubeheader to-
morrow in Joplin. The NJ, X. & r is
arranging to run special excursion
from the Indian Territory points to
the mining town.
Mrs, Frank Weaver is quite i'll at
her home on California avenue.
A glance at the license book in tho
city hall shows there are l02 regis
tered automobiles in the city at tho
present time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
OLDST ToRlBS.'
IN NEWTYpB
Twenty Years Ago.
1tom IRE TlNES PILES

Twenty Years Ago.
The government Is now responsible
on letters sent out by registered mail
TO the extent of $40. Uncle Sam
doesn't take any chances.
Cleveland has released Pitcher Nc
Dermo,t outright and Gear will prob
ably be farmed out for the season to
Columbus Gear has done nothing ali
season but sit in his room at Cleye-
land and study law and has drawn 500
a month for it,
Subscribe for The Daily Oklahoman
official free silver organ OF the
southwest--per year, 5000.
The St Louis Republic SAYS, Tho
fruit crop of Missouri this year is
roughly estimated to be worth $20,-
100000"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Correct.

Just read this men. It's very truo.
And not the least bit dim
A man will not look up to you
II you look down on him.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Our Joe Miller Contest,


Howard Ragland claims that the old
est Joke is the one about the Justice
of the Peace in little Tennessee town
who had held the position without op-
position for twenty years. when a rival
candidate entered the ring and an
nounced that he would run against the
old J. p. The Justice saw that hi,
rival was making good headway and
would probably defeat him, so on the
night before election the Justice called
massfieeting of the voters in the
public square OF the town The JUS
tice then mounted a barrel and said
"Feller citizens, I've bin Justice OF thi,
here town for twenty years and a
good many times I've saved you from
going to the penitentiary an now
you're tryin' to put me out Of office
But want to tell you something. I've
got the Constitution and the Laws OF
the state OF Tennessee in my pocket
an just as sure as you turn me out OF
office I'll burn 'em up, darncd il |
don't an you can all go to hell to-
gether."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

Saturday night will witnes, the closing OF the milk and
lee fund should be ovesubscrbed with the ber-
ality that prompted donations to the Red Cross.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Tho w ise Fool.

1T costs nothing to pay a compli-
ment," observed the Sage,
That is the reason why more com.
pliments are paid than bills" com
mented the Fool
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Prince George Of Greece, elder
brother OF the new king, born in Ath-
ems, twenty seven years ago today
John Purroy Mitchell, mayor Of New
York City, born at Fordham, N "
thir,y-eight years ago today,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

Now that Germany has chancellor, the next best
bet for the Germans Is to adopt the recall and elect
president.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Lines Worth Remembering

Hard work checrfully done is cas-,
work, while light work unwillnsl,
done is mere drudgery.-E. p. Day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Goshl

The Bone Dry law is beginning to
work in Kansas. A Kansas man has
just seen a snake eighteen feet long
and ten inches in diameter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
oh |

c. R. Smell is lives in Charleston
w. Va.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Alta Boy.

Every man to his job. Bartende,
Booze Is the mlxologist at the Inter.
urban cafe in Lima, Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
RIppIINdRHYNFS
DDMK .Mason
NCooyItyg3t 1917
OUR COUNTRY.

THIS is the country of our birth, the
iairest land on all the earth Here
freedom is living thing. no fake
invented by king. No CALLING yoke.
are on our backs, we groan beneath no
unjust tax, the government is all our
own and not the ukase from a throne.
The great republic OF the west The
haven OF the worlds oppressed the vital
text OF all who plan a worldwide broth
erhood of man. America Ten million
eyes are gazing where her banner flies
and countless hearts forevermore make
plans to reach the ireemans shore. Be.
side the Gangcs' sullen flow. and BY
the winding. storied Po, wherever men
are tired and worn, wherever heartsick
toilers mourn, wherever life is sad and
gray, the eyes OF thousands turn this
way And that their eyes may to us
turn, and that our beacons still NAV
burn, informing all upon this sphere
that freedoms still existing here, we
take once more the sword and brand "a
battle Tor our native land. For free
dom, in the peoples sight il we sur
rendered what is right would be as
dark and foul thing as though invent.
ed by a king.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Our Daily Special.

The Fellow Who Is Always Knock
ing 1t Can't Understand Why His
Home Town Doesn't Grow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

Two days remain in which subscriptions may be sent to
the milk and ice fund for babies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Some Finish.

ia like TO he n German.
And for tho Germans battle:
And when | died they'd use my hide
To feed tho hogs and cattle.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Ouch |

Are you sure this is spring lamb7"
asked the diner as he chewed on a
mouthful OF his order.
yes, sir" replied the waiter Why"
Nothing" replied the diner. "Only
| am realizing how tough it is to die
young"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

Some girls are too bashful to ad-
vertise the fact, even il they do think
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

So But what we started to say wa.
that Ina Deere lives at Enterprise,
Ore.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

The mayor of French town had, in
accordance with the regulations, to
make out passport for rich and
highly respected lady of his acquaint-
ance, who, in spite OF a slight disiig.
urement, was very vain Of her personal
appearance. His native politenes,
prompted him to gloss over the defect,
and after moments reflection he
wrote among the items of personal de-
scripton: Eyes dark, beautiful. ten
der, expressive, but one of them miss
ing"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
HjST0RYBlTSS.
Ono Hundred Years AGO TODAY

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8l7--William L. Murfree, author and
authority on law, born at Murfrees-
boro, N. C. Died at Murfrcesboro,
Tenn, Aug ., 1892.
Seventy-five. Years Ago Today.
l842-Fredric T. Greenhalge COVER
nor of Massachusetts, lS9j-lS96, born in
England Died at Lowell, Mass.
March 5, 1896.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1867 49, Supplementary reconstruction
bill passed over the presidents veto.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1892 - Thomas Cook, founder d
Cook, Tours" died in England. Born
there, Nov. p, 1903.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Things to Worry About.
Names Is Names.

The annual soo,fall OF Pittsburgh Il
J l,Ojl ton, per square mile,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

subscription to the milk and Ice fund an invesmen
in humanity.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Haw; Haw!

The man who never could remember
a name, but who was ashamed TO ad-
init it, met an acquaintance.
You don't remember me, do your"
asked the acquaintance.
why. er-ah, can't recall your
name right now, but your face is ia
mlliar," said the man with the poor
memory with his usual line Of salve.
Well" said the acquaintance, 1T
ought to be, ! am A. Clock"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Ho0rayl

Mrs. F. F. Hennegg OF Danville
Wis, has joined the club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
One Year Ago Today IN the War.

July lo, l9l6-British recovered most
of the ground lost to German, in coun-
ter attack; Germans launched new
counter offensive in Longueval sector
Russians began new great drive on
Lipa river, forcing Teuton, TO retreat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Cheer Upl

] like the man who. when he's down,
And knows that he's all in.
Can face the world without frown,
And wear cheerful grin.
Who never stops to whine or grievs,
But stands on his own feet.
And tries TO make the world believe
That crow is good to eat
Luke McLuks
I like the man who reaches for
The grapes that look 30 fine,
And never doubts that natures law
Has made them sweet as wine
He may not have hero's ways,
But his will Ia en-horsepower
When he chews calmly on and saysi
Il like 'em when they're sour
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
LUKE;M:LUKE
@eyri9bt I1H
Ho, Hum |

What pessimists we fool mon are"
Observed old Benny Board
The only pleasures worth while are
The ones we cant afford
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19
Advice.

Son. never say
III Of your friends;
For Kind words pay
Good dividends.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-19

DIV DI IN EICI 1T II
Registered v. Patent otnssl ID DOD j lDI LIN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-17

Ier's name is writte. legibly. You are 60
ing to meet some queer names and you've
got to get their names and addresses as
accurately as possible
You are one of 10 persons who will,
secure 1900 members for the Red Cross in
Augusta this week. Please read the fol-
lowing points with care:
]. Every member Of the Water and
Cony street team must start out with the
idea of making every store 100 per cent.
that is. TO secure every one In the store
as a member. A special window card viii
be given to those 100 per cent. stores.
2 Each factory, hospital and the State
House team have started friendly con-
test among themselves. Each enc pro-
poses to make their establishment 100 per
cent To do this you must put vim ana
punch and enthusiasm into your work
>. You are Oh one of the ward teams
Your work is to go from house to house
You will be given certain streets by your
captain. ON your devotion, courage. pa
tience and genial spirit depends the sue
cess of all Your team mates. You must
try and secure every one OF the family for
members. This is an eyery-member can
vas To secure 1000 members in Augusta
will he mighty task and a splendid
dchleNement. Augusta expects every
woman to- do her duty"
4, ~If anyone says Il am a member
now. just ask them TO join over again,
ana give You their membership to be-
Gin Jan l 1918.
.. New listen every one of you. A .
susta has made great reputation in
the Red Cross. the hospital. the Y. NJ.
:. A. and Liberty Loan drives. Our
city Is at the head of the list. This time
We must aim at just two things
]. Every citizen Red Cross mem
Der,
>. Over the top at ) p. NJ. Wednes-
day.
We want tt wire Boston and Wash
lngton headquarters at F. NJ. Dec
IL, that Augusta presents the Ameri-
can army q Christmas present of 5000
lted cross members, her full quota
Monday night. Dec. Il. at p NJ.
there will be big meeting at the Au-
&uSta House. Tables will be placed
tor each team. Fifteen minutes will he
given for the members to report to
their captain and for the captain 10
prepare report. 1t will be a great
hour fand only one hour) The enter
tainment fer 20 minutes will be simply
great. Every captain ana every team
member must be there. Your presence
and your report and your enthusi-
aSm VIII mean victory
:. l enclose a book of instructions.
Read il, 10 what it tells you, and may
you have the best of success.
.mcCrely yours.
HENRY T.. DUNNAC<.
Campaign Manase =.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-17
DEXTER

The opening gun in the drive or the
increase in Red Cross membership in this
town was fred Sunday evening when a
big mass meeting was held in Town hall
All of the local churches closed their doors
attend this meeting, which was presided
over by Hon. William b. peirce. who
made a ringing speech before introducing.
the other speakers Of the evening Rev. A.
=. McAllister. pastor Of the Methodist
church, and Rev. III. Lincoln Mackenzie.
pastor of the Congregc tional church Mu-
sic was furnished By the High school or
chestra. The drive, which begins Mon
day, will see a house house canvas Of
the village by the young women and the
Boy Scouts. No one will be skipped and
every person in town will be asked to be-
come members of the Red Cross and to
contribute the membership fee of 81. one
half of which will be spent by the local
auxiliary in its war relief work.
There is keen interest here in the nro
ject to recruit a company of the rFew
Third Maine from Dexter and vicinity
and already over 35 young men who
would enlist n the new company have
signified their intention = signing a pa
per circulated for the names Of those
who desire to enlist.
1t is expected that Adiutant Ge,era,
George Mel. Presson will be here III
some evening during the coming wosk
and address the young men wn2 arc H.
terested in the new company. It is .x
pected that little difficulty will be exp.r,.
enced IN securing the necessary In rn.r,,
bers for the new company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-17
CHINA

sOCTH-A party Of about % Of the
friends Of Miss Viola 4. Randall OF South
China met at the home Of H. y. Randall
Saturday evening, the party being given
in honor of her approaching marriage to
Arthur E. Randall Of Newport. r. l..
During the evening dainty refreshments
were served, music was rendered and a
general good time was enjoyed Miss
Randall was presented with sum Of
money by her friends. Wayland Jones
making very effective presentation
speech. At late hour the guests depart
ed, with wishes for happy future for
Miss Randall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-17

changed hands, mo.oy and flowers lit
lelInS the rink when he finished.
Doctors could never explain why I
should weigh in at 14S and weigh out
at 15G
i raced Y hours, one of - starters
III the old Institute Rink. and Skinner
won. l was fourth, and Wilson. OF the
hrm OF Wilson Bros. now. was nv
trainer was second to skinner in a
iVe-fhile race in Lynn, and in many
IN-bour events, skating three hours
each night. The Lynn rink cleaned M
Il fNtune for the owners in a few
Years in this sport. ! defeated Eugene
MaddockS in the old Columbia Rink in
Hoston in five-mile race on a %
lap track. The rink stood where tbn
Grand Opera House on Washington
street was built later. Then | defeat
ed Nlillam j. Stone there in a SINH
lar race. lie afterward became a Mar
faeahsett Pier swimming instructor.
MY best mile was min 30 sec.
N""'ft +. Nelson. champion high
Wheel bicycle rider, won a hig y eynnt
IN the Old Coliseum in Quincy and |
was second. Then I Won the three
mile championship from John Dodge
of New Haven in the Springfield rink
ana WAS skating somewhere every
week for several years
Tie circuit took in Brockton. Wo-
burn Worcester, Brooklyn. Plainfield.
y. j., Pouehkeepsie, Yonkers. Jersey
CITY Philadelphia Manchester and
other cities, | Won two fve-mile
matches in Chicago alsp and defeated
Nelson in Boston in mile sprint
Won 3 straight races with my first
pair OF skates and they are among
the most highly priced of my collec-
ton of souvenirs. | rolled off more
than 1000 miles in these races and won
a barrel of money but none of us
winners managed to save much Of it,
Mr.. o'Melia weighs 200 pounds and
looks = pounds lighter but lie is
solid" musclcd permanently hy the
~incW-huilding exercise Of his youth.
When he came 70 Maine, polo was the
rage and he holds the record Of Gag
Ing more goals in three years than any
other PLAYER