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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
HEART TO HEART GOOD ROADS TALK.

COME months age the Times pointed to the fact that
most OF US had talked about good roads for fifteen
years and had witnessed the building Of bad none
And the Times expressed the opinion that the people had
reached state where they ready to stop the conyer
saton and perform few in the good roads drama
There day when the roads OF Oklahoma City were
much like the present in Oklahoma county Wagons
stuck in the mud in front of the old Lee The Lee
Huckns hotel The drivers Of the wagons unhtehed their
horses and went home In course Of time the mud dried
and the wagon hauled their vehicles home.
About the time that the mud dried up on Main street
and other business highways of the city, the dust conf
menced to silt through the windows and doors OF the
stores stocks OF goods damaged and life un-
pleasant until rain came again and made muddy
roads Then the wagons faced more disaster.
But this situation did not last great while The town
builders of Oklahoma City took decisive action They
caused the public purse be opened wide and the result
seen in the splendid system of highways which Ok
lahoma City to be inviting place in which to live
movement has been initiated by the Automobile Deal
crs association of this city which has for object the
calling OF an election in Oklahoma county learn the
wishes OF the people relative to building eight hardsu
faced roads from the ends OF the city pavements to the
county lines The movement is one of the mos; progres
svc which has come before people The election will
determine II we want merely talk real highways
All OF the industrial organizations of this city and
V are being asked to Join in the request to tile county
mssioner Tor the election to test the sentiment which
is thought TO exist Already the Credit Mems association
the Automobile Dealers association and the Advertising
club have indorscd the call for the election The Rotary
club had the matter under consideration did the Cham
Der OF Commerce Both OF these organizations will be asked
to take up the subject again now that the busy holidays
have passed inventories have been taken and all are ready
to step into harness to send the community forward
Other cities or the state proceeding along similar
lines All of them we'll as Oklahoma City. have sat still
waiting for some to along with Aaddins lamp
and cause asphalt pavemcns to all the state But
no such magic developed the money which now
We to he ready spend the belief that the only way
to get permanent highways to the money for then,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
DAILY AVERAGE
FOR DECEMBER
LINES WORTH REMEMBERING
A single bad habit will mAr an otherwise
faultless character, a. an ink drop soiloth the
pure white page.-HOSEA BALLOU.
THE SHORT BALLOT.

THE Sixth legislature just convened. will sgnally fail
Of dscharging its full duty il ncglecs to take the
necessary steps for giving the short ballot II will like
wise stamp itself Indifferent, to all considerations OF
competency and efficiency in official life.
Under the existing system nominate and elect every
thing from governor down to dog pelter We further IN
this connection than any other state in the union We even
elect the president OF the board of agriculture mine
inspectors the commissioner of labor and the likcpos
tions which purely clerical and requiring special
administrative fitness.
We do this because we iaer ourselves that il is demo
oraticthat s in the that the government should be
brought close TO thc people As result when to
vote, confronted with ballot containing the names
OF so many asprans that arc bewdcred at the array
and having neglected take the time to familiaze
selves with the qualifications of each stamp the first
in the list seeking the several places and let go that
Here is how manage to get many ncompetenis and
misfts in office.
The governor is the responsible head whom we blame
for things that go wrong in the administration OF state
affairs Yet he choose his legal advisor the
heads of single state depaemn His hands tied hard
and fast This makes constructive work very difficult u
also wcakens the executive where he should have full
power mutpes the number OF officials the electorate must
select and at tho time scatters and dmnisheS the
responsibility of each
The remedy for this situation is the short ballot W.
should connc the elective positions of the state to the
governorhp the lieutenant governorshp members of tho
corporation commission and the judiciary The balance
the places should be apponve Then the electorate wout
be enabled to famarize itself with the qualifications oil
the candidates for these positions and make intelligent
lcctions for the same
II will require the ratification OF constitutional amend
ment to bring this reform about But the game worth
the chase We should centralne responsibility il
and efficiency the dcdc atm in state gov
ernment The present legislature should allow adjourn
ment day arrive without having submitted proposed
amendment designed to give shorter ballot
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
CARRYING KNOWLEDGE TO OUTSKIRTS.

EVERY person in Oklahoma who believes in education is
believer III university And If any person
III this state does not hold that is favorable edu
cation his standing i'll his community is negligible
We have built great university at Norman. Nearly
1000 young and attend that educational insti-
tuition About 10000 Of the young folk between the ages
OF 10 and p unable to attend the university So our
legislature in its wisdom appropriated money and cstab
shcd the university extension to carry education the
homes Of the state where school facilities are inadequate
Wisconsin appropraies the OF $4,000 each year
to be used by the extension bureau suppcmentinR the
educational system OF that progressive state Oklahoma a
propriated $1,000 per annum for the same purpose
What do the legislators from the distant counties of Ok
ahoma think of the university extension Are they willing
to let this bureau lag and permit the big towns have all
the libraries schools and educational advantages? Or are
they determined present this subject the legislature in
its proper form and ask for appropriation
wit hthc work OF the extension service,
Money which is expended judicousy for education n.
the best disbursement which be made barring only the
money used TO preserve the public health and in our gen
cral educational scheme let not forget the communities
which are struggling to keep par with those which
have access to the best Libraries
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

when things go wrong. But, when tho
average man has a crouch, he hasn't
any reason tor It.
Don't knock. Every knock is free
advertisement for the fellow you are
knocking,
Personal liberty is good stuff The
trouble is that some fellows imagine
that they have TO keep souscd all the
time to ENJOY personal liberty.
The average poor man is crab. He
gets lot of pleasure out Of the belief
that the rich get lot of suffering and
no pleasure out OF their money. And,
a, the same time. he would almost sell
his soul to be rich himself,
We know lots OF lads who have been
ruined by wine and women. But We
never heard OF one who was ruined by
song
4 homely girl likes to hope tina, love
Is blind Blu, it is different with pref
" girl.
When you get the better OF the other
fellow, you are shrcwd business man
But when the other fellow gets the bet
ter Of you, he is low down swindler
When YOU are tempted TO let your
mouth run. remember that while the
trombone and the drum make lot oi
racket, the baton that leads them doesn''
make bit OF noise.
Isn't it funny wha: handsome wives
ugly men get and what ugly wives
good looking mcH gct1
They all say; Money back II you
want IL" But how often did you eve,
get your money back
Married women Ike to refer to them
selves as slaves. But mant a six-foot
husband is compelled to put on an apron
after supper and help his fiyesfoot wife
wash the dishes.
Home is usually place where man
can do his grumbling after he has used
up all his good humor on his fool
friends
There are not ten men in hundred
who know how To repeat the Ten Com
mandments And that is ten more than
know how to obey them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Business Methods.

An elderly lady entered a shop and
asked to be shown some tablecloths
The salesman brought a pile and
showed them to her. bu. she said she
had seen thise elsewhere nothing suit
ed her
Haven't you something newi" sh,
asked.
The clerk then brought another pile
and showed them tot her.
These are the newest patterns" HI
said. You will notice that the edg,
runs right around the border and the
enter is in the middle"
isn't that lovely" said the lady, a
will take a half dozen Of these
Life,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Form in Line Men! Don't Shove!

have been able to accumulate 5000
above all expenses during the last year
and hope with your help during 1917 To
make my deposits $1,000 You might
as well give me your money for honest
work as to let someone skin you out
Of it and get nothing in return became
the father of my thirteenth child las,
week and during these times OF high
cost Of living YOU know | need the
money SO bring in your work soon, 1t
is not necessary to tell you that this
child is the most beautiful in the world,
for it looks Just like its father Sammy
the Tailor Zanesvlles Original Cut
Price Cleaner r.-(Ad in GAINESVILLE
Ohio, Sunday NewSl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
OLDST TORIES.
1NNEXTYpH.
Twenty Years Ago.
From Me TlNES HILEC

Twenty Ysars Ago.
w. A. Moore returned from Fl Reno
today.
Sergeant Guy Mcclure at last night,
drill won the gold medal presented by
b. b. Pollock for the best drilled man
IN company {.
Dr. Rolater visited Guthrie ycs,cr.
day.
Mrs. n s Walker. wife of Senator
Walker OF Vermont. with her daueh-
ter. Mrs. Southworth. is visiting Mr..
| N. Phillips OF whom Mrs. Walker
is sister They have not met for
thirty years
Fifteen Years Ago.
Miss Fay Burnett left today ior Shcr-
man where she is attending school.
DIR. Russell purchased today the cor.
ner at Fourteenth and Hudson streets,
where he will erect a residence
Mr.. and Mrs Sol Barth will leave
tomorrow for trip to Salisbury.
Mrs. J. l.. Francis returned today
from visit in Elm View, Texas.
Gus Taliaferro left today for KAN
sas City to attend the Implement Mems
convention.
Tan Warn Aso
Miss Grace Alspaugh, who ha, been
III for several weeks, is slowly rccov-
ering.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Churchill and
Mrs. {. W. Durand left today for a
ten DAYS trip to Kansas City where
Mr.. Churchill will attend the Tmplc-
ment Mems convention,
Any Binns, the well known plumber.
returned this morning from Mangum.
Miss Eugenia Moore. who has been
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Dion John.
smI, returned to her home in Paris.
Texas, this morning Miss Eta Moore
will remain some time longer.
Mr.. William A. Brooks, who was taxi
en- Ill wha6 on visit to his parents
here. is now able to be about.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wells Miller are rcgretting their deci-
SION to return soon TO their former
home IN Wichita in the course Of tho
next few weeks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Aw, Gwan!

As on the streets the girls yieN
II think" said Oswald Geers,
That we should have game wardcns t'
Protect the little dears"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Our Daily Birthday Party.
Sugar Plastsrs orsaaiss.

NEW YORK. Jan. <-permanent or.
sanization Of the Sugar Planters COR
poration to finance the puschasiug and
selling OF Cuban and South American
sugar was effected here today. The
company Is incorporated In this state
with a capital OF $4,000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

Now word from Des Moines that ntoxica,ion
under prohibition in 1910 greater than during 1915
when the festive saloon hrived in the Iowa capital Boot
Logging the gain in Dcs Mones and il there arc
Of the craft left in Oklahoma suggest that they
TO Iowa where the picking is better.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

Doctor" called the small boy,
come up to our house quick"
who is sick at your house," asked
the doctor.
Everybody but me. I'd been naughty
so they wouldn't give me any Of the
nice mushrooms pa picked in the
woods"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

One Hundred Year. Aso Today.

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8l7-The standard OF revolt was
once more raised in Chile by Bernsdo
O'Higgins. .
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
lAl-Clarcncc King. organizer and
first director of the u. S. geological
survey. born at Newport. X. I. Died
at Phoenix, Arix.. Dec. "a. 1901.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lSo7-ln the United States the chief
feature in the political history Of the
year was the legislation OF congress for
the reconstruction OF the southern
states.
twenty-five Years Ago Today.
l8o2-Mr. Morrill, Of Vermont spoke
IN the senate against the free coinage
OF silver, and was answered by Mr..
Teller of Colorado.
One Year Ago Today In the War.
Jan. D. l9l6-British parliament vo,-
ed in favor OF compulsory military
service bill; British Labor congress de-
cided against conscription and labor
members OF minority resigned.
Our Daily Birthday Party.
ames NJ. Sullivan, former American
minister to Santo Domingo. later ar
rested for alleged completely in the Irish
rebellion, born at Killarney. Ireland,
forty four years ago today.
Adelinc Genee, famous as . dancer
and actress, born in Aarrhuus. Dem
mark, forty.one years ago today.
Samuel Rayburn, representative in
congress Of the Fourth Texas district.
born in Roane county, Tenn, thirty
five years ago TODAY. N
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

The innovation by movie heaer manager of McAestcr
in determining egg to he the price Of admission point,
to job for every wercgulated movie theater--an
official egg tester
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

Reports romAusria indicate that the emperor is ilirt-
ing with unpopulary, far as Ills friend the kaiser il,
concerned by giving consideration peace regardless Of
Germany's willingness
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
The Limit.

Smith is quarrelsome guy isn't
hei" remarked Brown.
Should say he was" agreed Jones
Why even his own statements con-
ilict."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

The suggestion that bank robbers be sentenced the
peni,cn,ary for life will work fine il can catch the
robbers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Advice.

What " your plans have been reversed
Cheer ~. and make Jest OF II,
For. when n man expects the worst,
He ought TO make the best OF II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
HUH

"Oh, well!" said the Optimist "The
war will soon be all over"
Yes" replied the Pessimist, "All
over Europe"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Where's Them There Chains2

II is none OF our business, OF course
But Miss Eula Ford of Chicago has :
cousin named Nan Skdmore.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Oh Alyinl

We arc informed on reliable iniorma
ton tha, Alvin Ketst at Grccnville
Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
'CUKRM:C0KE
-7flIS COLUMN
@eyri9bt 1917
Matchkss.

This empty match box ! will toss
Away from me with careless fling;
l do NOT count II any loss.
Although II Is a matchless thing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

Some Of the expert, issuing forecasts to the time
the will end Possibly Of them the ones
who, few years ago said there would be no more big
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

There is many a slip between the cup
and the lip when you haven't the price.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Poor Old Paw.

Poor Old Paw,
Willie-Paw2
Paw-Yes, my son. What is it.;
Willie-Why do people go south for
the winter when they can get ten times
as much winter by staying here
Paw-You 20 down in the cellar and
fix the furnace, young man.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Luke McLuke Says

There is limit to patience, and W..
otort blame a man for having a crouch
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
That New Coin,

4 They are trying to find name for
the 21,-cen, piece The names "demi-
ii,ney," "jitneyet,e" and "mdnick" have
been suggested. What is your idea ?
Personally, we would call it Start
err because when you get one YOU need
another before you can get beer, a
car ride or a movie show ticket.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

You Know EN-.
Another pest In
william Binks,
Who talks much faster
Than he thinks,
Luke McLuke.
Another pest Ia
Thomas Rose,
who always tells
More than he knows.
Macon Telegraph
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Ooof !

The man who retains Guerin & Bar
ret of Chicago, the Chicago law firm.
as his attorneys. will have to do just
that little thing il they lose the case.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Try.

Have pity on the Judge. | plead.
He's not like other men;
For. even when he does succeed.
He has TO try again.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Bugh-Hugh.

buHn- HuHn.
a Supreme Court Justice named Hughes.
For a while got his name In the neughes.
His plans struck flaw,
He's now practicing law.
And he's nursing a case OF the blughcs.
Quill.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

Faith HieTonymus lives at Enid
Okla
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Is That Sol

Is That So!
We know that i; is pretty cold up
there now. And we also know that IL
you need any fishing tackle when you
are in Stevens Point, Wis, you will
have to g. Jack Frost
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

BY Heck
Ry CoriN,ubbIe has farm near
Utica, III.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
BODY Of FRANK
HAYES FOUND FLOAT.
ING IN MOUSE river
Left Home Wednesday Morning for
WOrk-PrObably Fell From G. N.
Bridge While Walking Across

Just as we go to press we learn that
the body of Frank Hayes, a prominent
y. N. conductor, has been discovered
floating in the Mouse river just few
feet below the G. N. bridges near the
Minot flour mill by George Martin,
who has charge of the G. N. pumping
station in the local yards.
The police department was notified
and the body was removed from the
water and taken to the Rowan under
taking parlors where efforts were
made to identify the unfortunate VIC
tim. The identity Of the body was not
established until G. N. cali boy was
summoned, who pronounced the body
that of Frank Hayes.
The remains had lain in the muddy
stream several days which accounts
for the fact of friends not recogniz-
ing the features of the drowned man.
1t seems that Mr.. Hayes left his
home at 1923 Sixth avenue southwest
Wednesday morning for his work and
the family had been in no wise con-
cerned about his continued absence as
his duties frequently necessitated his
being away from home at times for
periods of several days duration.
Besides a wife he leaves two sons,
Stanton, %, corporal in Co. D., and
Leon, 20, student at the Agricultural
college at Fargo, Mrs, Hayes is COM
pleteiy Frustrated by the sad news.
AS yet no arrangements have been
made regarding the funeral of the de-
ceased, but as he is member of the
Order of Railroad Conductors, that or
ganization will no doubt have charge
of the obsequies.
Mr.. Hayes was SIS years of age and
had been employed in this city by the
Great Northern Railway company for
the past twelve years.
A coroner's jury will hold an inquest
over the remains Saturday morning.
1t is supposed that the deceased
met his death by falling from the G.
N. bridge which he had to cross in or
der to reach his work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
April

Aurland bot this old counter among
the other fixtures, later selling it to
Mr.. Jacobson. AS the agent of Jacob
son he again sells this ancient piece,
which years ago he sold to Jacobson
when the latter was equipping his
store at Minot. For several years
past it has been stored in the Doloff
block on First street, and this week
when it was sold to new owner it
was in an excellent state Of preserva-
ton and shows little the effects of the
ravages Of time and wear to which it
has been subjected. The material of
was originally purchased at Bismarck,
was originally purchased at Mismarck,
being hauled overland by ox-teams by
Mr.. Cotton when he started his store
here in 1884. Like Grandfather's
chair, this old fixture, were it able to
relate incidents which transpired and
conversations carried on in its pres
ence, some mighty interesting bits of
ancient history would be heard. In
those days Burlington was the county
seat, Ward county consisting of an
area which would now make the aver
age sized state look insignificant in
the matter Of territory. What thots
the unearthing Of some inanimate OBJ
ject will stir up in the memories of
those who remember "the good old
days." with minds attuned to the
pleasure their recollection recalls.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
Allies Continue to Gain.

Germany has thrown nearly quar-
ter Of a million of fresh troops along
a sixty mile line on the west front
but still the French and British armies
continue to advance. The past weeks
fighting has constituted the greatest
battle known in the worlds history
and while the slaughter of men on
both sides has been terrible, the Ger
mans appear to have suffered the
greatest losses. The Allies claim that
in two days fighting early in the
week. the Germans lost 100000 men
The French claim to have more than
$1,000 prisoners and the British in ex-
cess Of $4,000 in the weeks fighting
The Canadian troops have been IN the
thick Of the fray and have suffered
heavy losses. The French under Cen
eral Neville have made such feroclous
onslaughts on the Germans that the
Hindenburg line has been shaken ana
the Germans are still staggering from
the fearful rebuff dealt to them Mon,
day. The Germans have abandoned
many guns and ammunition, the Allies
turning the guns on the Germans and
using their own ammunition. Paris
saws the Germans threw IL new divls-
ions comprising 266,000 soldiers
against the French in the vicinity OF
scissors.