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The Press., 1917-12-27
Msslex's Pertrait.

The portrait of John Wesley Is now in the possession of an art collector in Philadelphia. This picture is one of the finest that came from the brush of the famous George Romney. In this connection 1t Is interesting to note that for the portrait. measuring 30 by 24 inches. and it's frame the artist eharS psI hui E4O
The Press., 1917-12-27
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local alrapplications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear~ There is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness and that-1a by constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafnees ie caused by an Iil- named condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infamed you have a rumbling sound or im- perfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed, ~peafncss Is the result. Cnless the inf1ammatioR can be reduced and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness arc caused by catarrh, which is an in6amed condition of the mucous sur. feefe.. Halle Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the eysteni
 any caee ef Catarrhal lcAfnees that cannot ee cured by Halle Catarrh Medicine. Cir eHlarg fEaa. All pruggists. 75e.
 '. '. cHRNEE 2 Go. Tolede, 9.
The Press., 1917-12-27
-- - ------------- An They Onea Were.

Mamma. did you ever wear hoop skirt?" asked Bessie. who had been reading about the hirdcage skirts Of the days long ago.
 No, dear. I never wore one. but grandma did."
 Grandma! Why. how did she ever put her cane on the ground?" asked Bessie. St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Press., 1917-12-27
The Perfect Bull rarrisr.

The modern bull terrier is the result of very careful and intensive breeding. It is now q well defined type and has lost almost all the characteristics of its ancestor. the bulldog. It must be pure white. except for the nose and eyes, which must he black. Any other marks, while they do not disqralify in the show ring. are considered undesira. bln-NoW York World
The Press., 1917-12-27
Win Victoria crnnnaa.

Since the Victoria Cross was first Instituted, sixty-odd years ago, as 6 reward for conspicuous vaIor in the .Crimea, the bestOwals have mol amounted to thousand. Five hun dred and twenty-twO was the number of the recipients before the beginning of the present war, and during the last three years BIT men have won the most coveted of all decorations.
The Press., 1917-12-27
Rahuild tha LIanIth.

An impoverished condition of the sys- tenn Is sometimes the cause of a red nose. and et cry effort should be made to rebuild the health. Nourishing food. plenty of sleep in ventilated apart ment. requisite exercise in the open and deep breathing win largely con- - tribute toward Lettering the general health.
The Press., 1917-12-27
Ma,uR fo liar.

Gwendoline Gndignantly)-Why did you fail to keep your appointment with me yesterday? New Suitor-I'm aw. fully sorry, but l was compelled to wait in a restaurant until 1t was too late. Gwendoline--Pard me. but I thought you had position in bank. wasn't aware that you were a waiter. London Tit-B Bits.
The Press., 1917-12-27
Nickel Ia Out of na4A

It is announced by the press of one of the large cities in the United States that it's $ and 10 cent stores are to be supplemented with 25-cent stores. This looks very much as If. ln the course Of time, the old-fashioned and once popular dollar store would find Its way back. k.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Press., 1917-12-27
One Objection.

"A girl should be educated to do things for herself,''
 Yes" answered MT. CumroX, ''Only sometimes wish Gladys wouldn't in sist on doing her own singing and pt- ano playing. Was shington Star.
The Press., 1917-12-27
DO YOUR BEST.

He who does the best he can is always improving. It is this steady progress, no matter from what point it starts, that forms the chief element of all greatness and goodness.
The Press., 1917-12-27

The first crossing of the Andes made by aeronauts was accomplished by two men from Argentina. Their balloon started from Santiago. Chile. and four hours later landed near Mendoza. AT. gentina,
The Press., 1917-12-27

The 'frontlets" or ''phylacteries" of the Hebrews were strips of parchment on which were written four passages of Scripture Exodus xiii, 2-10; Ri. IT; Deuteronomy '. 4-9; xiii, 23l in an ink prepared for the purpose.
The Press., 1917-12-27
American Partridges.

In the north, where the ruffed grouse is known as the partridge, the bObwhite is called the quail. In the south, where the ruffed grouse is known as the pheasant, the quail is called the partridge.
The Press., 1917-12-27
SS.

# you know how to make man better. if you can keep him from becoming quitter, it is your duty to speak out with voice or pen to make yeur fellows better man.
The Press., 1917-12-27
IMeATIENCE.

In all evils which admit a remedy impatiencs should be avoided, because it wastes that time and attention in complaints which # properly applied might remove the cause.-JOhnson
The Press., 1917-12-27

He who is too busy t9 care for his health may have i9 take time t9 cure disease.
 For setting rat trap use bread soaked iu linseed nil Rats cannot re- sist linssed oil,
The Press., 1917-12-27
THIRTY-ONE YEARS AGO.
December 90, 1886.

Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty-one years ago.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
STATE and OIL
COMPANY PARLEY
Vacuum Pump Agreement Is
Expected Today,

There were prospects today OF the
state corporation commission and the
Carter Oil company reaching an agree
ment which will prevent a clash over
the installation Of vacuum pumps in
the Hcddton field, according to w. D.
Humphrey, state corporation commits
Sioncr.
! A. NcaScy, attorney for the Carter
company, was IN conference with Mr.
Humphrey today. lie said it was not
the Carter company's desire to get in
conflict with the commission. and that
n meeting OF officers had been called
for tomorrow at which some conclu-
sion probably would be reached.
The commission is determined in its
stand that no vacuum pumps will he
allowed TO be installed in the Healdton
field. A. l., Walker, chief conserva-
tion officer; Paul Walker, attorney Tor
the commission, and J. S Gram, mar
shall, are in Ardmorc today, having
been sent there BY the commission to
prevent the installation of vacuum
pumps
Numerous protests from companies
operating in the llealdton field were
received by the commission today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
ENGINES
SENT TO RUSSIA
Fifteen Are Seized by Govern.
ment, Says Official,

How near the Frisco came 10 being in
position 10 give Oklahoma IDEAL
freight and passenger service was relat-
ca IN letter received by W. d. Hum
phrey, state corporation commissioner,
today from W B. Biddle, president Of
the Frisco.
Mr. Biddlc said the Frisco was get.
ting thirty new locomotives and would
soon have had them in service. but ,he
United States government seized fifteen
OF them and the engines now are de,-
tined to ply upon Russian railroads in
stead OF the Frisco Fifteen locomo-
tives soon will be delivered to the Fris
co, however, Mr.. Biddle believes and he
expects the road to be able to give be:-
ter service.
For some time the Frisco has been
wholly unable TO take care OF the freigh,
offered in Oklahoma, according TO Mr.
Humphrey.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

raigned today before Justice Of the Peace
T. r. Donnell on charges Of vagranoy
They pleaded not guilty and their bond
was fixed Mt $3.50 each. In default OF
which they were remanded TO the coun-
~ Jail Tho two were arrested last night
In "a raid mNde by Deputy Sheriff Faris.
Y. N. c. A. Directors 20 Meet--A meet
ing OF the board OF directors OF the Y NJ
e. A. will be held at the Lee Hucklns
hotel tomorrow noon. Reports on the ac-
tlyitles OF the association will he heard
from u A. Kleinschmidt. chairman OF the
finance committee, J, II. Marrs, chairman
OF the building committee, and X, H. We'd
ding general secretary OF the Y NJ G.
A. Rihs for tho wiring OF the new build
ing will be opened.
Jake" selling Charged with
selling Jamaica ginger complaint was
sworn out for the arrest OF Roscoe Had
ley at the police station last night
Piano Recital Glven--The recital sea
son In connection with the new Oklahoma
Conservatory OF Music opened last night
with "A plano recital given by otto Richie
stahl The impression gained from the
first hearing ~ M. Stahrs work is that
he has breadth and clarity OF tone and
an admirable and well grounded tech
nluue,
Proceedings Dismissed go The habess
corpus proceedings of Sam Dunn to se-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Trains Unaffected
by Troop Movement

With the exception Of taking one OF
two coaches from the Frisco regular
passenger trains, local railroad service
will not be handicapped by handling
OF special trains carrying drafted men
from Oklahoma 10 San Antonio tomor
row Passenger agents of the Frisco
Santa Fe, Katy and Rock Island were
consulted today, and all stated that the
movement, Of men to the training camp,
was not ftl, on their roads in this vi
einity today
The Rock Island will operate two
special trains III Oklahoma tomorrow
The first will have on board men from
Enid. kingfisher, ri Reno, Chiokasha
Rush Springs, Duncan and Waurika
The second will carry men from Semi
nclc, Choctaw, Alva. Watonga, Geary
Sayre, hnadarko, l.awton and Walter
Approximately 900 men will be on tn,
two trains.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
"'I o. 'i'';iii1s ROAD GANG;
STILL OmEERY
tcontinued From Paoe One. !

NNo'''"uou VFoW Vhoe One.)
by It. | don't mind you taking it though,
1t | get something out Of it. II YOU
want It bad enough to pay $50. hand
over the money and \hcn shoot. need
all the money can get. you know"
cameron declared that he was a phys
zeal wreck but that when a fellow goes
TO the road gang he simply has to work.
he said that he believed the wear on
the road would make a man OF him
physically II not morally. With nothing
to worry about he said that his nights
were peaceful and sleep was doing him
good.
Not Entirely Broke.
" don't want you to think that ! am
entirely broke" he said. u PLAYED
cards little while was in the county
jail and took all the money the bows
had Dave Myers was the only ono |
couldn't beat Dave won A little him
self so we both had something to start
with when we came to the road gang
IT any of the boys here have any money
! expect will get II from them before
long"
Red" is sort of star "boarder'
at the road camp and gets the best that
Mike Cascy's larder affords When he
went to the camp for dinner today he
was not subjected to the hardships of
The rest OF the members of the gang
He was not required either to walk or
to ride the mules. but rode TO the camp
IN the buggy with Casey, telling Mike
several new Jokes he had just heard
When the visitors left Cameron was
lust preparing TO sit down 10 dinner.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
CiTYBRIEFS'

Howard TO Washington State Auditor
Howard lsft last night for waahingtop
where m will ask permission to collect
state hcome tnNes fOr Indians IN Okla
homa who ARE government wards Mr.
Howard thinks that several thousand dol.
lars IN revenue will accrue 10 the state II
Indians are required TO pay this tax
Fire insurance. Wal IS Tar Up-haw
ADV
Negro on TrlsI-E. ". Caldwell, n ne.
sro, WIS placed on trial IN district court
today before Judge iHysun, charged with
q statutory otensc against negro yirl
The case will probably go to the Jury
this afternoon.
No Speeders Arrested There we're no
speeder- arrested hN the police last night
The only violations ~ the traffic nfdl-
nance being two for operating nutomn.
hiles with gnring lights and three boys
Tor riding bicycles without lights
Alleged Migrants Held Sna johnson
and Ice Woodbridge. negro, were al.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Frederick Passes
Sedition Ordinance

FREDERICK, Okla, Sept lo-The
city council last night passed an ordi.
nance prohibiting the circulation of Sc
ditiouS literature, advocating resistance
to any war measures employed by the
government, or the national council Of
defense OF such character as to indicate
di'loyalty oi its author The ordinance,
which also prohibits speeches involving
abuse or criticisms OF the United States,
IS believed to he the first of It's kind
adopted by any city in the United
States
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
BILLION
DOLLAR CREDIT
BILL APPROVED
Conferees Make Few AItera-
tons; Rate May Go Up,

WASHINGTON. Sept l9--Agree-
ment on the war credits bill authoriI-
ing Sll ,Sj8WO.0O OF new bonds and
certificates, was reached today by sen
ate and house conierees with no change
in the issues proposed
Adoptions Thursday and Friday.
Adoption Of the conference report to-
morrow by the senate and by the house
on Friday is planned
Mipor changes only were made by
the conicrees They adopted expense
allowances Of one fifth Of percent for
the bonds and war saving certificates
as originally recommended by Secre.
,ary McAdoo and one.tenth Of per
cent for the treasury certificates OF in
debtedness. They eliminated Senator
Lafollettes amendment fixing the rate
on the war saving certificates at 4 per
cent, and retained the house provision
giving the secretary of the treasury full
authority TO determine the rate. which
is expected 10 be slightly more than !
percent
Largest Portion Convertible.
The bill authorizes S.S58,W0,m OF
new convertible 4 percent bonds subject
to income Sur,axes and excess profits
taxes OF these A0O00O00O arc for
new loans to the allies the remainder
to convert the 81 percent liberty loan
and to refund miscellaneous bond Is
sues. Issuante Of 5000 100000 of war
savings certificates and the same
amount OF shor-,erm treasury oerifi-
Gates Of indebtedness" also was pro-
vided
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

III Standard President Says
No Shortage Threatens,

NJ ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Sept. 10
There Is not the slightest danger OF a
\ Sd1iciency in the supply either Of crude
!. II OF its products, kerosene and gaso-
Ne, for the use OF the United States
10 IL allies. In the opinion Of A. {,
4 uedfofd Of New York president Of the
I SoAndasd Oil company Of New Jersey
\ NJ. Bedford expressed the conviction
eofs today before the war convention
] q the American Chamber of Commerce
q Government Comes Fret,
.Ametica." said Mr.. Bedford, is pro
lueing and can produce all that viii
\ be needed for these purposes" But he
1 added that "our government should re-
, ce1ve the first call upon all petroleum
prpdueed, either for itself or as II ma,
designate for the use Of our allies in
tieir conduct Of the war
Mr.. Bedford declared the vital prob
)em confronting the petroleum industry
I 1eday was to increase the production OF
crude oil
Price Should Induce Drilling.
The price" he said, should he SUI
feisntiy attractive TO induce more and
. mere people to drill wells, thus insur-
- 4 steady supply, and offering al
\ way the opportunity Of finding a great
4 pool which will make the whole situa-
ten suddenly easy"
While the oil refining capacity OF the
csuntry, Mr.. Bedford stated, is greater
thAn the present demand, the United
States is consuming crude oil at the
roe Of more than 5J0W0.00 barrels a
year while the annual production in
tkls country amounts to 3l2,WOM bar
felA, There was in storage. in the
United States on July ] last, however,
0.O,92 barrels OF petroleum
"A ospply for Five Ysan.
X 1T will thus appear" added Mr.. Bed
I'D, that with the stocks above ground
osld given the present rate OF produc-
60n and consumption the supply is SUI
jeient to insure us having enough oil
IT at least the next five years, provid-
REPRODUCTION is fairly we'll maintained.
So, while the occasion is not one for
alarm, il is one for taking intelligent
msassfes toward adequate production
q chat we need"
TO emphasize his suggestion tina, the
0goouction OF crude oil be increased.
nS. Bedford said that this country will
require next year =. least s50O.W0 bar
.sels Of gasoline. That amount" he de-
clased. simply cannot be obtained from
- quantity Of crude petroleum now be =
II produced.
High Cyaas Of Gasoline Vital
They tell Us the war is TO be won
= the air Our country is said to b,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

You first note the distinctive body
styles There are eight new types Of
bodies, and each one is exclusive.
That Is because we have our own
body plant. We have our own artists
and experts
Before designing body they ex-
anime every like-type body built. And
all their best attractions are combined
with ours.
Then our own body plant saves as
much on each car. And that entire
saving goes into luxuries and beauties
which very few cars afford
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Every Available
Ship Is Demanded

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., Sept 70
Within the next months the demand OF
the American army abroad will require
that tho government divert every avail
able American merchant vessel. coast
wise and Others, to oversee service, K
b, Stevens, vice chairman OF the United
States shipping board, told the war
convention here Of American business
t,eo
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Bate-Built Cars

Mitchells are all built-chassis and
body-under John w. Bate, the eff
cheney expert. They are built in fac
tory which he designed and equipped.
They are built under efficiency methods
which save us millions Of dollars
annually.
That saving pays for all these
extras, in beauty and strength and
equipment With all these extras,
Mitchells undersell all
ILa clacc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

building large numbers OF alrplanes.
Our allies are building flying machines
as fast as they know how Vital to the
very existence OF these airplancs is the
hiehes, grade Of gasoline. which can be
produced The prospect is that the
present year will call for 100000 bar
rels Of gasoline for the use of our al
lies"
Asserting that it would be a great
misfortune to adopt any policy that
would hamper or handicap the automo-
bile industry as a manufacturing enter
prise or the use Of automobiles nor in
possession of the public, Mr.. Bedford
declared there should he a campaign
Of education OF automobile users show
ing them how 10 obtain the utmost use
fulnes from their cars with minimum
consumption Of gasoline"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
CampAign to Hold Cotton.

DALLAS, Texas, Sept lo.-Mem-
bers Of the Farmers union of Texas
will inaugurate . state wide campaign,
TO induce farmers to hold their cot
ton for a better price. il was an.
nounced today At meeting Of the field
department Of the union.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
Extra Equipment

Mitchells are the most
complete cars built. They
have 81 rare features.
These include a power
tire pump, a dashboard
engine primer, reversible
headlights, shock-absorb-
ing springs.
There is a light in the
tonneau, a locked COM
partment. There is heat
fixed finish which stays
new. There is extra-grade
leather which lasts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

That is twice the usual margin Of
safety. This extra strength has made
them lifetime cars. 1t has reduced re-
pair cost rs per cent. Two Mitchells
that we know Of ave'already run over
10000 miles each.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

oault In Seminole county--Frank II.
Gaul,, president OF the state board Of
agriculture, is In Seminole county to-
day inspecting tick eradication work.
Church Women 10 Ssw-Circle No D
OF the First Methodist Episcopal church
will meet AT the Chamber OF Commerce
rooms tomorrow afteSNoonto sew for the
Red Cross All members are urged TO
he present to show their loyalty by AS.
sistlng the Rcd Cross,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

But the chief Mitchell
extra is doubled endur-
ancc. Mitchells are now
built to the standard of
100 per centover-strength.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

cure his rslAese from the custody OF the
police were dismissed today by District
Judge Clark when the petitioner failed
TO appear and II was shown that he had
been turned over TO tho county and
charges, ,of passing bogus check had
been flied against him. Dunn wns ar
rested at the Rock Island station Satur-
day night,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Charge Dlsmlssed-C Charges OF passing
n worthless check against AIN Thomas
were dismissed today by Justice OF the
Peace T. r. Donncll upon motion Of the
county attorney Insufficient evidence
has been secured TO warrant the holding
OF the man. II In said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
COunterfeitS.
GREATEST NEWSPAPERS IN AMERICA has to

Rad what Of the GREATEST NEWSPAPERS IN AMERICA has to
~ on this subject
The manufacturers Oasoa have been compelled spend hundreds Of
thousands dollars mze public with the signature Fletcher
This has e neoad by pirates oounterg Castoa trade
mark This oounssng crime not only against the propdon Coa
uut against tho growing generation All should be careful that
Oa bears tho signature Chas Il Fletcher they would guard the health
dr children Parents and mothers particular ought carefully
the Casora which have been appearing this paper and
msmb~ that the wrapper every bottle genuine Casa bears the facsimile
signature o. Uhas Fletcher under whose supervision has been manufactured
ugndnnouiy for over thirty years-PAAadepha BAletin
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

tanning the state association OF nurses,
which will meet here In october.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19
EdL Hahn, Funeral Home, w. ,,-Adv

Nurses TO Meet The oklahoma City
associn ton of graduate nurses will hold
"A called meeting at Wheeler park tomor-
pose OF making arrangements for enter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

1t not the expected things that make Mtchells ap
peang but the features you don't expect.
There is added equ pment extra luxury overstrength
There countless comforts beauties and convenences
which rarely There 81 distinct feaufes in
Mitchells which nearly all omit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Proceedings Dismissed 90 The habess
corpus proceedings of Sam Dunn TO Sc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

Alleged Migrants Held s,na johnson
and Ice Woodbridge, negro. were az.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-19

The Mitchell is built
in two sizes-both Skies.
1t is built in eight styles
OF bodies. each of which
is a study. The line in
rludes open models, sport
models, convertible mod
els and luxury models.
The most interesting
exhibit in Motordom is
the latest Mitchell line.
Come and see it.
MITCHELL MOTORS
COMPANY, Inc.
Racine, Wis, U. S. A.