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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

The woman who was too modest TO
wear a slit skirt and expose her cali
iour years ago Is now wearing a skirt
that exposes both knees.
The man who sits down and waits
tor the elevator to take him up 10 On
poriunltyS office usually finds tina,
Nrmc hustler has climbed the stairs and
beaten him TO it.
Babies have more sense than adults
hey never go around telling the smart
things their fathers said.
When the Soft-heartcd man and IN,
hard-headcd man transact business we
know who is going to get the worst
of II
\ man can get Sl0OO0 a year for hi,
executive ability downtown. But that
doesn't keep his wife from managing
HIM when he is at home
The simple life may be a good thing
but we would hate to live in a little
country town in which 9.N u. m. is
considered the middle Of the night
a husband and wife may agree ON
other things but they never agree as
TO what is the proper hour Tor him to
get home at night
\ man can he tied TO his wiic's anror
strings IN spite of The fact that She ha,
never had an apron on since they were
married.
The old-iaShioncd girl whose obiec,
was to secure a husband who had a
good position now has a daughter
whose object is to secure herself a goot
/ position
Another good bet is that YOU are no
going 10 feel out OF sight lust becauS,
you are over your head in debt.
a heap OF divorces result from IN,
fact that after a girl catches a hushan,
she doesn't consider il necessary 10 Q,
to any trouble to keep him
The man who gives his girl an en-
pagcmcnt ring SC, in opalS always ha
F, something on which to blame his ba,
luck after he gets her.
II We could dictate the STYLES for
while We would let the women alon
and compel men who chew tobacco Il
wear brown shirts.
The old-iaSh'oncd wife who used I,
sew ror carpet, now has a marie,
daughter who Is paving for AxminStc
rug, on the lnStalmcnt plan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
"Sope the Waste and Win the War
OPENING OF THE STATE FAIR.

TOMORROW morning the big gates OF the Oklahoma
State Fair will swing open. The grounds today arc
filled with busy people putting exhibits INTO place nc
space ovcrcrowded indicating the greatest iar and eN
position in the history OF Oklahoma,
And the State Fair is for evcrybody-men, women and
children Those who visit the State Fair for sober we"
Of what the Fair doing will be astonished Those who
10 for entertainment will find amusements OF every whole
some kind Little children provided for any baby
can enjoy the Fair in its own way
Saturday the State Fair free TO children The great
educational institution showing the wares that are manu-
factured in Oklahoma the minerals and agricultural
products of the state and the work OF school children wiz
furnish a course OF training for the young folk.
Livestock is pouring into the grounds today, The pick
Of western herds will be shown Oklahoma, which has
well represented by the finest cattle and horses and hogs
and sheep The poultry building will be crowded with
fowls that sell for fancy prices Beautiful birds will de
light those who are admirers Of this department.
Women have responded to the invitation to fill the
culinary building with the tasty creations OF the kitchen
Unusual interest is being shown in food exhibits caused
BY world conditions which demand more and better food
Rich agricultural communities of the state will have
exhibits Of the prize stuff raised on farms Every citizen
can learn something by making a study OF the displays
which tell silent tale of Oklahomas marvellous
Of soil and climate.
The State Fair this year is shortened to eight days.
Formerly the place open for twelve days So residents
Of Oklahoma City urged to be hand tomorrow and
enter into the spirit which has developed the Oklahoma
State Fair from small institution which ranks with
the best in the land The people OF this city invited
10 60 the Fair Saturday in order that the opening day
may be great success 81
The State Fair this year will be bigger and better than
before made possible by the achievements of state
that is growing richer better and finer place in which
to live.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
ROUTES TO FAIR GROUNDS

SEVENTH street is the highway to be used by motorists
in going to the State Fair grounds Ninth stree, is
the route to follow in returning II all motorists will OBJ
serve the regulations in this connection there is slight
chance for accidents
The trolley cars use Eighth street Motorists should
keep away from Eighth street giving the and
their passengers full control OF the street Ihi, traffic
plan assures lot OF safety tyr people boarding leaving
cars n
II everyone will conform ID the traffic rules outlined
by city officials we stand every chance pass through
State Fair week without having record the fact that
some aged woman had her limb broken by being struck
by motor
a general cooperation of drivers OF motor cars will
give our visitors safe time Remember in going the
State Fair
60 out Seventh street
Return on Ninth street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
WHAT EDITORS SAY
New Light on Cossacks.

Late developments IN the Russian situation reveal more
reasons for revising the long accepted opinion that OF all
the tools OF dc,posm the CoSSacks were the worst he
cause the mos, willing and ruthless Yet is true that
this race o professional warriors have innumc able
occasions served the his ministers his ia
vorite-wh dreadful efficiency fully accounting for the
esteem IN which they have been held OF their own
country They have used their whips their sabcrs in
enforcing the will OF irresponsible authority too many times
TO be counted.
Now, however. they are recognized by OF the for
eign correspondents as one OF the few elements OF stability
and Practically IN their distracted country and seemingly
there is general belief that they be as efficient in the
support of democracy they in the support Of
ctacy until the day of the great downfall came
The CoSSacks II is declared hy those who know Russia
are no, hated by the people whom they have often NAL
treated They are, ON the contrary regarded with good
deal of pride, well OF respect for the wonderful
OF the new hour is not only himself a co,Sack hut he
the to>sack who arrested the and put him in prison
New York Times
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
A WORD TO CONDUCTORS.

THERE are probably conductors on the local
street cars Possibly some of them were mo-, in thu,
banch Of the service at the time of the State Fair last
year. In that event. they naturally are looking forward to
some mighty busy days
or course the veteran conductors who have travelled
the State Fair line for than one year are
Of the fact that they're have the egh, busy DAYS of
their lives commencing tomorrow. They are to work not
only for the street company but they are to he hosts
to our visitors they to be part OF that entertain
ment committee that strives TO create pleasant time for
our guests. So each conductor will have extra duty
TO perform, the principal part of which will consist OF
causing passengers to move forward in the cars
II will he recalled that last year and in all other years
Of the State Fair lot OF people boarded cars and per
sisted IN remaining the rear when there was ample
room in the forward parts of the cars While conductor,
made efforts to relieve this congestion they were no,
entirely successful Passengers stubborn and refused
10 heed the rights of the other fellow
So appears that it will he necessary for the con.
due'ors to have rule Of this respect in order that
passengers from out of town especially shall not suffer
discomfort in going out to the State Fair
on one oi the cars last year fat girl refused to move
Wfward and give the rear end passengers chance To get
liberal amount of standing room The fat pr dcclne,
- move saying tina, she was no, gong to helm IN. "a,
&~esny get 10, more money. Finally the fat girl left
car and three visiting women promptly moved orv,r,
teecupied the space tina, the girl vacated
~ citizen is urged TO move forward in the ,,rc.
~ State Fair line. There will not he enough sea,
Dmodate all who desire to ride but, If ever, am
- Sogwsrd leaving the platforms clear. there vii
sA ~ Tie golden rule and help the conductor, Il
- crowds with the leas, of discomfort
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
A EaIhnT To Soldier Som

Well boy, Int the line hard Pierce the heart Of Ger
man kuur with the StraghteS, shot that war has ever
known Teach the hiRhwaymcn OF the seas that civilization
can mold bullets hard those cast by Savagcry and
can fire them with superior skill Let the puudcrerS o
the world know that civilization writes the laws ot nation,
and that massacre and hgandy protected Nv them
Put the guarding arms OF humanity about the women and
children and save them from the mcrccSs attacks OF butch
crS and spoilers Seal to government the fah that nation,
put into their treaties Spoil ior all time the device, o
German treachcry and arrogance Plant the banner nj
freedom where all the world can and time cannot
remove IT. Come back at the end prepared to assist N
the problems OF rcadlwtment that are to follow
Good luck
Good hy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Henry l.. Stimson, former secretary
OF war, now Judge advocate in tn.
new national army, born in New York
City, so years ago today.
Clark Howell, Atlanta newspaper
publisher and democratic leader. born
III Barnwell county, South Carolina, 81
years ago today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
No Vacancies Omen

Dear Luke see that J Bird lives
IN Ohio He's not the only one Dr.
J, Bird lives a, Cement, Okla. and he
IS a good one. Put him on the med-
cal staff Truly, A Friend
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Form in Line Men Don't CrowdI

Undertaken Ncddcr has lust received
the name plates for his new hcarsc and
within three weeks hopes to have the
'Ncar IN uSc.-Upland (CalD News.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
IInlnckYl

"Do you think it is unlucky to have
thirteen at a dinner table" asked the
Old Fogy
Well" replied the Crouch "thc way
food costs today | sure would think my
self unlucky il were the host"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Experts in the steel mills about $4,000 each per
annum, if they good rolling mill men And now their
wages go up another percent which will be glad news
for the agents who sell l2-cylinder cars
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Fifteen Years Ago.


At the home of the brides parents,
$40 West Sixth street yesterday after
noon Probate Judge = Allen per-
formed the ceremony uniting in mar
ragc Guy NJ. Babcock OF Tecuis -.
and Della NJ Hawkins of this city.
The bride is one OF Oklahoma City's
ialrest and the groom has the diStinc-
ion OF having been one Of Roosevclts
Rough Riders.
Mrs, Gov. I. b. Ferguson of Guthrie
is visiting at the Hotel Lee
D. =. uame,, hdf been appointed
chairman OF the democratic county cen
trail committee
A big democratic meet will be held
tomorrow night at Ilogan's school
house in Edmond township
Ten Years Ago.
John Thrcadgill Jr. has typhoid fever
The automobile is adding to the
strenuous existence OF the innocent by
Stander.
Miss Merle McMahan of Chicago is
visiting the family OF Mr.. Argyll ].
McMahan OF West Tenth street Miss
McMahan is talented pianistc, being
a graduate Of St. Louis conservatory
Of note
Mr.. and Mrs. X. a Finley have pur.
chased the Norton residence on West
Thirteenth and are at home to friends
there
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Lines Worth Remembering.

Wisdom consists, not in seeing what
is directly before Us, bu, in discerning
those things which may come TO pass
Terence.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Chicago won the toss and will get the frs, game of
the worlds series. Well, that's good place any
to bump the Giants
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
New Kind of Officeholdet

There Is an official IN Gcotga--or there was he died
teccny-who went nearly two years without collecting
his salary This revelation in the house OF represent,
aNcS lately when resolution was introduced rroyid,np
tha, there shall be appropriated the sum oi 5000 o pa,
The uncoccted salary OF the late Amos Fox supcrincnd
cnt OF the Old Soldiers Home who had not collected In,
salary Tor nearly two years prior to his death Macon
Telegraph
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
A World ReaieI.

Two shades happened to meet on the
other side OF the Styx.
u am the greatest dlsoovcrcr of all
times" Dragged the first shade MY
name IS Christopher Columbus"
"Shucks,' snlckercd the second shade,
YOU are a mere pikcr am the man
who discovered appendicitis"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

! ~ &clpek westh fortune will be seen at the State
~ ~ yeqs m piek Of the herds in our own state will
~ ~ AUh-eiam animals that are entered from
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

N oodaAsma State Fsr opens Saturday September 2
I m - eph snsli Saturday night September ~ OK
uA psaole eansos afford 10 miss the State Fair this
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

IN NEYTYpH
Twenty Years AGO.
from Ire TINES PILES

Twenty Years Ago.
The engagement is announced Of the
Hon David p Marum OF Woodward
county to Miss Grace Walton of Ter
nil Tex Mr Marum represented the
Short Grass district in the upper
house Of the last legislature and is a
successful lawyer and politician. Miss
Walton is a handsome refined young
lady She visited here last winter be-
lng the guest OF Mesdames Ebey and
Galbraith.
You are invited to visit "The Zoo"
given by the Ladies aid society OF the
Presbyterian church at the home of Mrs.
Wilson Stuve, 22S Pottawatome street.
Everybody is cordially invited Admit
sion, including refreshments, 10 cents.
The Plunger. submarine torpedo
boat ot the Holland type designed Ior
the United States navy, was success
fully launched at the Yards OF the
Columbia Iron works at Baltimore yes
terday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Green Oats lives at Mckinney Ky
and his brother, Shell Oats. lives a
DanylIle. kN.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Ouch! |!

New York lead: the world" Dragged
the man from Manhattan
"Oh, well, commented the wcStcrucr,
the rest OF rs won't do any worrying
as long as the world doesn't follow
New lorkS lead"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Luke McLuke Saws.

Don't talk rubbish. You may have
to cat your words.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
'HIST0RYBITS'
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8l7-Gen. Carter l.. Stevenson, noted
confederate commander, born near
Fredericksburg, Va, Died in Caroline
county, Virginia. Aug. IS, 1888
Seventy Years Ago Today.
lS42-Jeremiah Smith, ex governor OF
New Hampshire, died at Dover, n. II.
Born at Peterborough n H., Nov y,
1859.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
l8O7--George Francis Tram was
campaigning in Kansas in behalf OF the
woman suffrage movement
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1924 statue OF Columbus was un.
vcied in Boston.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
CUKEM:CUKF;
Ills COLUMN
@eyri9bf 1917
Huh

"Courtships nrc things that | aDhor. ="
said grouchy Mr. Forts.
They either end In marriage. or
They wind up IN IN" courts
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
TWO LETTERS.

ONCE upon time in the dark and dim past told
his ncghbors IN the town OF Thickskul that he had
seen great spirit sailing down the winds Of night on huge
white wings The ilathead population Of the medieval
town assembled that evening and decided that the who
saw the vision was witch and they burned him in
o II is related in the old story books that these residents
OF Ihckskull were about as broadmnded as a pack Of
panthcrs
once upon time queer Italian peStcrcd the courts
OF Europe with his crazy notions OF the shape o( the earth
The kings and queens threw him and his hobby bodily
down the stone steps regularly until the old Italian found
Isabella Queen OF Spain, woman who was willing to
admit that She did know all and tha, there
bare possibility that other human being might think
and do differently than she and still belong Gods own
And so America discovered
But what started out to do was to print two letters
out Of today's mail
To Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund"
Gentlemen:
Enclosed find draft for s72S for Nic's hit for
the tobacco fund We think you are working for
good cause and thank the Times for the work it
is doirS for "Our Boys" in France
Very respectfully yours,
A. D. SlLLS Wei Okla
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21
Turf!

40 wonder dry state folks are cross.
Remarked old Henry Grinjcr:
They have To take TO pepper sauce.
Or cke Jamaica ginger"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Sept q, l9lo-Italians continued
vigorous offensive northeast OF Treut
Austrian aviator DESTROYED French sub
marine fouoaut in Adria,ic by drop.
ping bombs; Greeks in Crete rcvoltcd
against King ConStantlneS rule.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Secretary Daniels has our sympathy in his efforts To- pe,
stanelc fcd ON the typographical error But If he viii
'akt our advice he's wasting lot OF time he might he
using TO advantage in CARRYING IN his winters ro,I N,
Telegraph
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Learn One New Thing Each Day.
\ LaSka has u novelty store at An
choragc, Alaska Luke Mclukc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Our Daily Special

d, u. See lives at Aurora. Ind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Quick, Docl the Brown Mixture!
Myrtle Coughanowr lives At Brazil
Ind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Oh well II We didn't get the five other submarines We
get them later ON so what's the difference -ndianapo,
News
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-21

Sinking ships without leaving trace" is another il.
u'ratlou ot that German thoroughnc>s which is ga much
admltcd-in Germany Chicago Herald
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-01
Railroad Shop
Man Says ''Ca||
on Me Or Write
''I'll Gladly Tell You More
About Wentworth" He
Adds.

Many a grateful user of this super
lativev family tonic has issued this
kind of sweeping invitation to fellow
sufferers. 1t is their method of pass
ing good news along. Says Carl Gull
len of the Hooking Valley shops at
Columbus:
Il want to add my testimonial to
the list of grateful users of Nerv-
Worth. | was hurt in the c. & O..
R. r. Shops at Huntington, w. Va,
year and a half ago. After leaving
the hospital l was SO nervous l could
not sit still No appetite, no sleep, all
run down. lost in weight-went from
135. pounds to 102 pounds. A friend
recommended Wentworth for my
trouble and l followed his advice and
am glad to say Wentworth saved the
day for me. I'M A WELL MAN and
WEIGH 14S pounds. ! work at the
Hooking Valley shops For any further
endorsement call on me or write and
I'll gladly tell you more about this
wonderful medicine. certainly
recommend Wentworth.
SGT South 4th St, Columbus. Ohio
Quigleys Drug Stores sell Nerv-
Worth in Richmond and hand your dol
lar back if the tonic does not over
come YOUR nervous ills.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-01
AMBITION
PILLS
For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous
Wendell's Ambition Pills - that will
put vigor, vim and vitality into nerv-
Gus, ured-out, all in. respondent
people in few days.
Anyone can buy box for only so
cents, and Conkey Drug Company.
Leo Fihe, A. G. Luken & Company,
and Glen Thistlethwaite are authoriz-
ed by the maker to refund the pur-
chase price if anyone is dissatisfied
with the fist box purchased.
Thousands praise them for general
debility, nervous prostration, mental
depression and unstrung nerves caused
by over-indulgence in alcohol, tobacco,
or overwork of any kind.
For any affliction of the nervous
system Wendell's Ambition Pills are
unsurpassed, while for hysteria, trem-
bling and neuralgia they are simply
splendid. Fifty cents at Conkey Drug
Company, Leo Fihe, A. G. Luken &
Company and Glen Thistlethwaite,
and dealers everywhere. Mail orders
Allied, charges prepaid by Wendell
Pharmacal Co. Inc, Syracuse, n. Y
Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-01
BOSTON,, IND.

Miss Lucille Porterfield spent the
weekend with Miss Edna O'Niel, of
West Florence. Memorial Day will
he observed here next Sunday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at the Methodist
church. Henry U. Johnson, of Rich
mond, will deliver the address and a
quartet from Richmond will furnish
the music. :. Mr. and Mrs John Craw-
ford of Arlington, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Brattain.
Mr.. Arthur Piper and son Loren, Wis
tied relatives in North Vernon, Ind,
last week. -. Mrs. Anna Girton was
pleasantly surprised Monday after
noon, the occasion being her seventy
first birthday anniversary Those
that were there were; Mrs. Kate Kel-
ly OF Indianapolis, Mrs. Langley, Mrs
Cooney and Miss Esther Langley, of
Centerville, Mrs. Lawrence Fleisch,
Mrs. F. Rife, Mrs. Ann Starr, Mrs.
Arthur Piper, Mrs. Nathan Druley,
Mrs. Luella Shelter, Misses Mary Jane
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-01
k1NC-yMo kHYBER RIFLES.
X Romance adventure (
81 TALBOT MUf1DY :

Whatever possessed you to want such
Q gift?"
"orders, dr."
"whose?"
His. He sent for me to Peshaw,r
and gave me strict orders to work
Nth. not against her. This was OBJ
vious"
How obvious! It seems bewilder.
ing!"
well, sir,-Arst place, she doesn't
want to seem to be connected with
me. Otherwise she'd have been more
In evidence. Second place. she has
left Delhi-his telegram and Saunders
men on oath observation-disclosures
she did not mean to leave those men.
I imagine her best way to manage
Hilimen is to keep promises. and they
say she promised them. Third place,
II those thirty men had been anything
but her particular pet gang they'd
either have been over the border or
else in jail before now,-just like all
the others. For some reason that l
don't pretend to understand, she prom
Used 'em more than she has been able
to perform. So l provide perform
ance. She gets the credit for 1t. get
q pretty good personal following at
least as far as mp the Khyber! Q. e.
D., sir!"
The man IN bed nodded. mot bad"
he said.
Didn't she make some effort to get
those men away from AlPs?" King
asked him. II mean, didn't she try
to get them dry-nursed by the sirkar
in some way"
ITO be continued