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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-21
MAYOR ROBERTS
NAMES WEDNESDAY
LIBERTY HOLIDAY
Names Wednesday NJ Holiday and
Calls Upon the People
10 Act.

Mayor w, II. Roberts proclamation
reads AS follows;
Our country In preservation of its
own honor and integrity is at war. For
over three long years our president Ia.
bored as go man has ever done TO keep
this mai Il peace. and at peace with
honor. - time came when this could
not bc and the Gordinn knot was
cut q proclaimed TO the world that
the = States OF America was at
war, 'nding her own honor. and
high = the final battle FOR liberty that
our fathers fought but did not I'm.
isb T76.
3 armies are In the field. and the
c; Sc Is enormous. but nothing In
c y irison To a nations honor. The
d nf "a Rnnk nfoIl.l. ...n.lll 49,. H.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-21
Later Reports Show Well.

Later reports from the National coun.
ell showed that the Boy Scouts had se.
cured subscriptions for sea. 3.3sS. .2sp
from I39.6i5 different people: 7.7f0
scouts qualified for War Service EN-.
blems by selling bonds In ten or more
homes. These interesting figures are
sent out by the treasury department OF
the United States government. Similar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
G Q. P. AND DEMoCRArrC rAMMANEEs.

Human nature is pretty much IN sports ~ II -
others; there folks as there T.,
in others and sometimes more old David Harum
applies the republicans who arter - lons-
damntng the saloons in Indiana willing 10 appro-
pirate their help year. this: Who after lon
years OF political carng about the liquor and vice sle
locally grew sufficiently mistaken FOR civic pie-
that they able heaven and he'll TO
gether. forthwith their tides clear Al OF
the heavens heavenly.
It is just local smile for the solemn and ST.
perior moralzing that being these latter days
from ultra-repubican partsans evils OF Tan
many hall returned power New York and
the wckedness of the party toIerates
such an organization. All which is wen only ths
argument should 10 its logical conclusion
These prophets Of good government should hand out
equal justice the notorious republican machines OF
cities like Philadelphia Chicago
So far heard from, the democrats OF the country
big vote rolled up in New York Tammany.
with about the cheerfulness that the republicans
take a similar by equally corrupt ma
chimes of Philadelphia and Chicago.
Republican politics Philadelphia has long been
scandal yet The city voted two to for Hughes in
1916, recalls expression hrOun the
republican leaders who glad machine
support for their traditional hfgh tar4n.
During recent years New York city shown e4Ens
OF amendment has been pretty wen governed but
the old republican machine Philadelphia runs along
after without much change and IN thu
the hands OF the old Respectable figure
heads sometimes allowed in the higher ofSces
they but little check the prevalent graft
Incompetence. The decent elements OF the city de-
it. but Philadelphia be secured "a
national and state elections the old conditions
tolerated
The real responsibility for the OF Tanmany
in New York lies with Indifferent republicans. vho
slothful attend party primary back in
October This permitted the emissaries Tamulans
hall decoy candidate divide the anti-Tsm-
many vote
Had the republican voters showed some civic spirit
anti-Tammany control OF that city been
maintained,-just in South Bend, had they shown
the spirit that the democrats did local
many would have been pretty well outlawed and told
10 go away back and sit down"
But such luck The moment one party loosens its
grip the Tammanies. whether in New York, Phils-
delphia- Chicago-or South Bend-the other party
grabs It and the unsuspecting ua-pious public
ming to prejudice than sense right alous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
RODTN. THE "GERMAN. 4"

Germany has appropriated Rodin, the great
French sculptor She waited seemly fashion. until
he was dead and then lost no time about it, cele-
brated German critic has the official an
noupcement the world:
~Fodin Ike Shakespeare and Michael Angelo be-
longs to us Germans for our claim upon every arr.
creator We allow anybody question
That Is to say since Germany the OF all great
ness, every great man. matter what his national
ity or race is necessarily German.
We Americans find it difficult get this German
viewpoint But then, as every German knows Amer
cans VIGOROUSLY stupid.
Anyhow why should anybody begrudge Rodin Il tbs
Germans? They need him. Germany, as it happens
has produced hrst-cass sculptor. France
easily get along without him
II is the same with the other two examples mention
ed England can let Germany have Shakespeare. ane
still make very satisfactory showing the realm
literature Italy give her Michael Angelo anc
have enough master painters left stock dozen Ger
nanies.
matter reveals a surprising lack Of native artistic &c
Mus It is precisely tendency that she hs.
shown so conspfcuously in science and invention
most Of her big acheve4n ents have consisted
cessful adoption Of ideas and devices originating
where.
The counter-critioisrn to which German civilization
has been subjected lately has resulted
teresting developments along this line The crownina
glories Of Germany according 70 the usual view q
students, are her music philosophy Even. her
foes have generally given her credit for achieve
rnent in these fields there have been plausibls
exposes OF late made by reputable scholars tendins
70 prove that most Of her great musicians and phil
osophers have been Teutons at all. but Hebrews
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
proud OF it.

Tuesday is a big day in South Bend; the day that
we intend TO do ourselves in wartime what
ordinarily plan do in week. II is the day
which the south Federation for Social Service
will wage its campaign funds for the annual
port Of our charitable semichartable institutions
the necessary twelve.
Because we buy Liberty bonds and then,
contribute to Cross. the Y. NJ. c. A fund
etc extraordinary matters of the does
not exempt supporting local institu-
tions for the poor the unfortunate-which
have always with us,
The institutions that within the purview of the
declarations are all worthy; hospitals, the Or
phans' home. Healthwin. the Children's dspensary.
Associated Charities Circle Mercy Day nursery the
Humane society Visiting Nurses association. the Sal
yation army the Florence Crittenden circle and the
Y. w c. A. serving a goodly purpose in the
munity
on the OF Thanksgiving here is goodly way
to demonstrate ones gratitude. choose the
one to which you would give it to the feder
alton to distribution according the
the various movements The system has been in
vogue for a number OF years and has worked
we'll There is no thought of giving it up A respon-
sve people will maintain the budget that the fedora
ton submits the good of various organl-
cations will 60
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
BELLIGERENT POTATO BUGS.

An anonymous Ohio man has a scheme for win
ming the The most effective weapon, he argues.
starvation. the chief thing that keeps the Ger
from starving is potatoes. He would therefore
blight years potato and insure by next
winter.
The methods simple Germany has potato bugs
would have large quantities of bugs distributed
through the Rhine country next spring by American
avators. They would quickly multiply form a
deyouring army effective than the armies the
front He has proposed the plan
eminent.
The humble "tater bug" may have wonderful mill
taty potentialiues in him. but neither the American
government the American people will be much
Impressed with the scheme 1t much Of the
plot discovered by American officials Bucharest by
which the invading Germans had arranged distribute
deadly disease germs among Roumanian cattle.
light that way We're Americans not
I,r,fssiauS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
THE ROUNDUP.

The long-deferred roundup OF alien enemies has
started IN every community German subjects. and
subjects OF Austria Bulgaria Turkey who have laid
themselves open suspicion being registered
subjected to restrictions. Many being interned.
Many more, hundreds Of thousands altogether.
forbidden 20 live certain quarters about
freely.
They may not travel by water on Great lakes %
along the seaboard. They must keep away from
wharves, piers drydocks from warehouses, grain
elevators other places where food munitions ans
sort OF war supplies stored. Their employment II
factories is subjected critical scrutiny.
All viii be under the surveillance OF federal authori-
ties while the lasts They may be subjected a
greater restrictions hereafter Whether they ~
not will depend on their own conduct
The new regulations impose much hardship. But
the aliens have brought il themselves The guilty.
those who have rewarded hospitality by treacher-
ously blowing up ships factories burning wharyes
or warehouses and scattering poisonous propaganda
deserve more than they getting The rest for the
most part guilty Of completely because they have
not tried prevent these crimes and exposed
the criminals.
The roundup must not be defeated. therefore bS
mapdlin sympathy. Il Is time for stern action
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
SOUTH BEND. IND. AND PROUD OF IT."

John Howard Pittman south Bend boy in France
We hope has started something. aside from what he
started when he fred that American shot
at the Germans the great world
Editor Dunkle OF the south Bend Today" organ OF
the Chamber Of Commerce. appears have caught
quick while Of asleep. II having been
forbidden the OF the red headed youngster
should 20 to the world once newspapermen pressed
authorities at the front for the of his AOme
town
sergeant they your town" yelled
lieutenant
South Bend. Ind. and proud of it," the re-
spouse.
The editor Of South Bend Today" grabs onto it and
sets il down a slogan for our city.
lie has in our Judgment r7ade good grab. All
South Bend should adopt it. Here again. out Of the
mist the unexpected. and from most humble and
unexpected source. unconscously emerged cpl
great historical significance. full of local
well as national patriotism. and suggesting civic
spirit that speaks volumes
Naturally We just a little proud of this lad;
that he has star in The News-Times service flag is
one of us-but that secondary matter. He belongs
% all Of South Bend infinitely distinctly.
How different from certain South Bend men. even
Of prominence who away from home. among strangers
have been known register the hotels if from
Chicago: from South Bend yes but apparently not
proud o it," the present. least finer
ment could be reared 10 TINS young man, our IeAOW
toWnsman who had the splendid opportunity Of lead
ing the conflict of shells in this
world calanity.-than the adoption OF this slogan.
We indorse the slogan, better than South Bend
World Famed" and shall henceforth display it, not
alone as our own for the city in the hope that
citizenship may catch spirit shown by that young
man away there in France first the battle front
not forgetfuI lie the
der OF fame that he was from South Bend Ind. and
proud
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
Help Win the War While Christmas Shopping

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
"HOME INDUSTRIES. ,
Prussiaus

Protest comes from 'E. c. R."-whoever that is
against our carrying Chicago Grand opera CO. ad-
yertsement. denouncng it not fair own in
terests as South and patrons home
Industries" and urging us cooperate.
Very well. Mr. "E c. R.'-Or whoever you are
bring on your home industry" OF the grand opera
,ariety, and Wen do share but we haven't seen
much around these parts late; nor near
much would like
Allow us 70 hope however. that critics do not
come back with attempt confound the Chicago
Grand Opera Co with kind of a movie" show
They're different VIGOROUSLY different Besides we
guess the newspapers do about as much boosting for
the home town home industries as the average
r. c. r." does II do accept n. occasional
foreign advertisementof something the ike which
south Bend has nothing even in resemblance. Huh!
Cooperate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
In 2I~Thanksgioing Day--h 1917


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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
Blessings of the War That Come in Disguise

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together
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have passed ~ we k only
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
"Serperts Tooth and "Thankless Child

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OF Ed descended from Ian fp
tdm % vi dtd bearing
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

Or Frankna r. Carson. mayor-elect, is said to be
having OF his life arranging his appointments
Neither the vice squad" the old "standpat' re
pubicans inclined let the other so all the die
tating-and an expressed willingness dictated to:
VEL. what IL put the doctor over anyway
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

CINGLB Copies. Sunday, Five Cents: with morning or
- evening daily editions weekly. Per yAr IN
vance delivered BY carrier: 81 BY mail Phoosa: HoDA
1851; Bell 200 onos; 20 ". CoIfAx
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

ONLY SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN INDIANA.
~ Mailed n Bend second class matter.
@ P SUMMERS President J. n STEPHENSON. Msn.sss
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
TRAIN KILLS INDIAN
PROPHET OF SHOWS.

Hood River, Ore, July 6.--The last
Indian survivor born in the Mid-Co-
lumbar district before the coming of
the white man. Indian George, is dead,
victim of the white mans contri
vances. George was struck by an
Oregon Washington Railroad & Navi
cation train.
Accompanying the moruners to the
last resting place of the patriarch
were scores of Indians from the Warm
Springs Reservation CARRIED in bright
colors, their copper-hued faces
streaked with mourning paints.
George ShinidiX Chinadere is the
full name of the dead man. Because
of his accurate predictions of the
heavy SHOWS of the Winter of 1916
and 1917 the old man won a reputa-
ton as weather prophet throughout
the Northwest.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
TEUTON PRISONERS
ACCLAIM NEW RUSSIA

Stockholm, July G--Letters and
papers arriving here from the int
terror of Russia and from Siberia say
the news Of the Russian revolution
has been received with joy every
where by the German and Austro-
hungarian war prisoners, especially
the latter
IN some Of the remote camps of
northern and eastern Siberia the cap.
tured German and Austrian soldiers
did not hear Of the stirring events in
PetrogrGd until late in May, but when
they learned that The Car has been
overturned and that Russia was gov.
erned by the people they arranged
demonstrations in which their guards
and the prison authorities joined.
The Rabotchaja Ga2etta reports that
the Austrian prisoners in Kolpno
have sent thirty.Gye dollars to Petro.
grad "to strengthen Free Russia" The
lllOUtF anu llt Itll'l VI NUIlHI dlUlu
ton accompanying It were addressed
to the Socialist leader and Cabinet
Minister Skobeclf
Recently Prime Minister Price
Lvoff received the following telc
gram;
"The war prisoners employed in the
repair shops of the kieff Municipal
Railway send their greetings to the
Executive Committee of the Duma and
desire to express their hope that the
Russian revolution will bring univer
sal peace and prove the starting point
for the liberation of all nations OF
Europe. Long live the Provisional
Government"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
MORE BOY BABIES
THAN GIRLS IN FRANCE.
BY c. F. 8erteIli,
International News Service Staff
CORRESPONDENT

Paris, July G.-An explanation of
the preponderance of male children
in the birth rate of France since the
war Is given by the Medical Monitor.
the official organ of the French Acad.
envy of Medicine.
For some months statisticians have
been coupling figures showing Of
licially the number Of births of male
infants has surpassed that of females
This cause a certain feeling of sat
isfaction because it seemed that in
this manner nature was automatical.
ly making good the losses in the male
population caused by the war
According to the Monitor, however
the explanation is that women who
are extremely fatigued through ar.
duous labor, such as working ten
hours in muniton factories, tillng
the fields and acting as drivers Of
street cars, can only become the
mothers of male children.
Gynecologists of renown have
agreed that such is always the result
when women are OverWorked or re-
CURED to do the labor ordinarily per-
formed by men
But the Monitor asserts that al
though males may predominant for
the time being, the fact is not pro.
pitious with regard to the future Of
the country.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
Who's Who Behind the
Scenes in the War Army
BY GEORGE GARvIN,
Correspondent, nternatio nal News Service

ant, serving under General Fitzhugh
Lee He was in command of the
American forces at Juarez and was
highly commanded for his services
there.
Since the appointment of General
Scott as Chief of Staff, Colonel Niche
has been his aide He accompanied
the general on his various Indian par
leys, also at his conferences with
Villa and Obreg0n on the Mexican
border.
He is now serving as aide to Gen
eral Scott. who is the military mem
Der of the American Commission in
Russia.
Colonel Niche is a man of unusual
ly striking appearance and most
pleasing in manner He is described
by his fellow officers as being a
soldier from the ground up" and he
is expected to distinguish himself in
the present conflict whenever the OPP
portunity present itself
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
DANWAY
. co. xSxSS1S1xxx

Mrs. Sam Canuteson and Mrs New
ton Johnson were Ottawa shoppers
last Tuesday
Mrs. Chas Darling and children Wis.
tied with Mrs. Andrew Knutson Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Il. O. Berge and chill.
dren and Mr. and Mrs. T Berge and
children visited at Ole Noes Satur
day afternoon. Among the Ottawa call.
ers Friday were Mr. Milton William
son and children, Violet, Archie and
Willard, Louis Nelson, Francis and
Seymour Johnson, John H. Olson, Mr..
and Mrs. Newton Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam CanutesOn, Mr. and Mrs.
Ole Stangeland and sons, Archie and
RUSSELL Christ Selby and son, Reu.
ben.
Mr.. Christ. Serby went to Chicago
last Tuesday, returning Thursday eve
ming.
A fine new player piano has been
installed at the Edward Sampson
home.
The Cemetery Aid was held at Mrs.
John Fl. Olsons Saturday, June 30, a
large crowd attended.
Elmer Serby and Oscar Danieson
were Ottawa callers Saturday evening.
Clara Miller spent a couple days at
Joe Serby.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Selby and Mr..
and Mrs. Carter Moe were Ottawa call
ers Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. John Duvick went to Darwin
Twait's last Wednesday.
Glen Nelson and Marion and Erwin
Johnson visited with Joy Moe Friday
afternoon.
Mrs Myrtle Peddicord spent the last
week at Mrs. Dan Nelson.
NJ c. Williamson has purchased a
new piano
Mrs. Newton Johnson visited with
Mrs. Christ Serby Saturday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Johnson and
children spent Sunday evening at the
home of Edw Sampson.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pierson and
son, Alvin and Cenas Serby were OF
tawa callers Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Serby, Mr. and
Mrs. George Selby, Mr. and Mrs. Car
ter Moe and Mrs. Eide visited at Ole
Noes Sunday.
Neilien, Bert, Steward and Carl
Miller were Ottawa callers Friday
Noble and Ruben Serby visited with
Howard Sampson Sunday.
A Fourth of July celebration will
be held at the Grove near the Brum-
bach cemetery.
Clarence Christeson and Truman
Nelson was an Ottawa shopper Friday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
TROOPS GUARD ARR.
MINERS on STRIKE

Globe, Ark, July 6.--Striking min
ers were quiet today with three
troops of United States cavalry pa.
trolling the streets and a machine gun
company stationed at strategic
point.
The 1900 workers in the copper
mines who are out made no effort
to prevent non-uniOn shift which
was sent to the Old Dominion mines
to relieve the pumpmen, who had
been continuously on duty since the
strike began.
Former Governor George w. Hunt,
appointed by President Wilson, as
conciiiator at-large, was enroute here
today to confer with committees of
the strikers and operators. Hunt is
to make plea OF patriotism pointing
cut that this is no time to tie up the
copper industry.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06

NOTE: Up to this time, rAnuric has
not been on sale to the public, but by the
persuasion of many patients and the
increased demand for this wonderful
healing tablet, Doctor Pierce has finally
decided to put it into the drug stores of
this country within immediate reach, or
send 10 cents for large trial package.
Simply ask for Doctor Pierce's Anuric
Tablets. There can be no imitation.
Every package of "Anuric" is sure to be
DR.. Pierces. You will find the signature
on the package just as you do on Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. the ever
famous friend to aiing women, and
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
proven by years to be the grea test general
tonic and reconstructor for any one.
At any rate don't give up hope of
being cured of your malady until just
q few doses of "Anuric" have proven
that it will make you feel like q differ
ent person.
EDIToR--Please insert this letter in
some conspicuous place in your paper.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
FIND NOTE TO KAISER;
NOW A DEAD LETTER
BY International News Seruic

Kansas City, Mo, July 6.--Joseph p
Johnson, in charge of the post office
inspections office here, has received q
letter mailed at an Office "somewere in
Kansas to the Kaiser Unfortunately
for the writer and perhaps for the
peace of mind of the intended re-.
cipient the letter will not reach its
destination. Under an order issued
by the Post Office Department on the
entrance Of the United States into the
war all mail addressed to Germany is
sent to the dead letter Office.
It is said that the writer expressed
his opino of the ruler of Germany in
no uncertain terms Under the rules
of the department the office is not per-
mtter to disclose the town from which
1t was mailed.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-06
CL.AIMS IN Mexico
American Citizens Seek DAMAGES
Aggregating S475, 100000.
rlLlNG Up PAST TWO YEARS.

Mexico VIII Readily Obtain Loan
Through influence of This Govern
nent as Soon a. investing by
Ambassador Fetohe, Satisfy Presi.
dent Stable Government Exists.
Washington, Claims against the
Mexican government from American
citizens for loss of lives and property
amount TO $lIJ000000, and those of
foreign governments filed with the
state department bring the total against
the southern republic TO more than
$l.0OoO00,00O
These claims have been piling up for
the last two years, and it is believed
those now presented to the state de-
partmcnt represent about all OF the
valid ones. AS more stable govern
mcnt is established in Mexico Ameri-
can citizens and foreign governments
are pressing their demands for pay
mcnt.
The situation is one of the utmost
concern, not only to the United States.
responsible to our citizens for the set
Element Of their claims against Mexico
for loss Of oil property, mines and
lives, bat also those of foreigners. As
TO claims of foreign governments, the