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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Was the world war responsible for
the daylight saving movement?
The daylight saving movement has,
of course, come into prominence
through its adoption in Europe since
the outbreak of the war. But it dates
back to 1907, when William Willett
published booklet on ''The Waste of
Daylight" In 1908 daylight saving
bill was introduced in the house OF
commons, but did not pass. The prop
osition on which the daylight saving
movement is based Is that from May
l to Oct l clocks should be set for
ward one hour so as to take advantage
of the hour of sunlight at one end of
the day instead of using artificial light
at the other. On April 16, 1916, the
German federal council passed meas
ure ordering all clocks to be set for
ward one hour Within three months
the example of Germany had been fol
lowed by Holland, Austria. Turkey,
England, France. Norway, Sweden,
Denmark, Italy. Switzerland Spain
and Portugal In this hemisphere the
scheme has been adopted in Nova SEQ
tia. In England the change was made
as war measure only, largely In order
to save the coal supply for military and
naval uses; it has been estimated that
the British people are saving In sum-
mer about $12,0o0,OO0 in gas and cleo
trio light bills. On the other hand, 1t
must be mentioned that the gas and
electric light companies raised their
rates to the consumer, in order to meet
the loss of their lessened demand. The
advantage of the daylight saving plan
is, of course, somewhat dependent on
latitude England and Germany are
SO situated as to benefit greatly by the
change. Scotland and the Scandinavian
countries have an excess of daylight in
summer anyway. In the southern
states Of this country there is not much
difference in the summer and winter
length of the day.
| Did Constantinople, capital of Tur-
key, ever belong to Russia?
No.
| Please tell me in what parts of the
world Spanish is generally spoken.
Spanish, of course, is spoken in
Spain, to some extent in Morocco, in
| the Philippine Islands, all of South
America except Brazil, In Cuba, Porto
Rico. Central America and Mexico,
1 all of the West India islands except
the British colonies and to some ex-
tent in the states of Texas, Arizona,
I New Mexico and California.
Who wrote
1 oh. ever thus, from childhood's hour,
I've seen my fondest hopes decayf
Thomas Moore (1779-1852) in 1.-THE
Fire Worshippers, in 'TRlla Rookh."
Following is the context:
oh. ever thus, from childhoods hour.
I'VE seen my fondest hopes decay,
1 never loved tree or flower
But twas the first to fade away,
never nursed dear gazelle
| To glad me with its soft, black eye
But when 1t came to know me well
And lore me 1t was sure to die
Send US your fob prlntln.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Please state the date of President
Hayes Inauguration.
He took the oath Of Office on Sun
day, March 4, 1877, and was publicly
ms usGted on Monday, the 9Th.
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How did the United States raise
money during the Revolutionary war?
Was there a tariff law in those days2


money during the Revolutionary war?
Was there tariff law in those days?
There was no United States by that
name during the Revolutionary war
and no intelligent financial policy. I'm
der the articles of confederation, which
preceded the constitution, the several
states or colonies could levy taxes or
impose tariff duties on foreign imports,
but congress could not do either The
only resource was to borrow money or
issue paper money, and congress did
both to a dangerous degree. Every
state or colony had its own tariff law.
The articles of confederation gave
congress power to make acquisitions
upon the states for money, but it had
no power to enforce requisition, and
while the states were collecting tariff
duties the confederation could not col
lect a cent.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

What is the meaning of the Monroe
doctrine?
The Monroe doctrine is the name
given to a scheme of national policy
outlined by James Monroe l175S 1881
while president Of the United States
and promulgated by him in his message
to congress. dated Dec. 2, 1923. 1t EN-
bodies the principle of noninterven-
ton of European powers in the lffairs
of the western hemisphere and has
been practically, though not formally,
adopted by the United States.
Was Benjamin Franklin's father
twice married, and, if so, was Benia-
min born of the first or second mar
riage?
Benjamin Franklin's father, Josiah
Franklin, was married young in Eng
land. Of this marriage three children
were born in England and four in
America. Josiah Franklin married for
his second wife Abiah, daughter of
Peter Fogler. By her he had ten chill
dren, of whom Benjamin was the sew
enth.
Does the manufacture of war muni-
tons mean the production of shells,
bullets, guns and all sorts of explosives
only, or does it include the manufac-
ture of other supplies that an army
needs-for instance, clothes, shoes,
etc.f
The term is a broad one and includes
all supplies of all kinds used by an
army.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
MADE IN AMERICA"
What's the Use?

Why not pledge yourself to
use Made In America"
goods exclusively?
American artisans can
equal the handiwork of any
other country.
There's no reason why
prices should be higher and
many reasons for keeping
the money at home.
The bill rs that 60 to Eu-
rope will now keep all
American Workmen en-
ployed. You do your part.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

How many Germans served in the
United States army during the civil
war?
German born about 165, 900.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

10 it necessary for student TO be a
high school graduate before he enters
a college?
Not if he has pursued the requisite
studies to meet the requirements for
entrance. Different institutions have
different standards of matriculation.
What date was Vera Cruz, Mexico,
occupied by United States soldiers, and
when were they withdrawn?
American marines occupied the city
April 81, 1914, and land force under
General Funston on April 30. They
we're withdrawn Nov. %, 1914.
How long was the news of the battle
of Waterloo in reaching this country
Nearly two months. The battle was
fought June IS, 1915. Aug. 5 the Boston
Gazette issued an extra with headlines:
"Great news from France; the brig Abo-
limo, Captain Wyer, has arrived from
France and brings Paris papers to the
23d of June. They contain official &C.
counts Of the great overthrow of the
whole French army on the 18th of
June, with the loss Of all its cannon,
baggage and stores; the rapid flight of
Bonaparte to Paris; of his abdication Of
his throne and its acceptance by the
legislative body; the declaration Of
Marshal Ney that the allies would be
in Paris in six or seven days and that
their safety required they should make
an immediate application to the allied
powers for peace" The extra contain
ed extracts from the Paris papers cor
roborating these headlines and giving
in detail the exciting scenes in the
French chamber Of deputies.
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Send us your fob println.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Did ConstantinopIe, capital of Tur-
key, ever belong to Russia?
No.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
TENNESSEE
Epitome of interest
ing Events That Ate
Transporting Over
the State - - y

Covington-Th March term of the
circuit court opened here with Judge
S. j. Everett of Jackson presiding.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

We do Job Printing st Fair Prices
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
RIpplNdRHYNEs
H@G Mk MG a.
SMALL SOLDIERS.

c MALL boys have quit their playing,
y their sliding on the hill. and now
they are displaying great military
skill All round me | behold them, in
marches and parades; small generals
enrolled them in %legions and brigades
They WELD, with valor Roman, their
rifles made OF boards, and bravely
charge the foeman with little wooden
swords No kids plead for exemption,
all long to hrandish arms, and none
has asked redemption from wat and its
alarms The old time hobby horses, IL
roller skates are gone imaginary corses
are piled upon the lawn The boys who
would be pitchers, and make baseball a
trade, are busy now as ditchers, for
trenches must he made. They toll with
wooden shovcls, no soldier lnafs or
stalls, the boys from humble novels. the
boys from stately halls. There il, no
weary clacker for peace with shameful
Joys, there is no whining Stacker among
the little boys No kid So keen for peace
IL that he would dodge the fray because
he buys three nieces and sundry uncle,
hay. The kids. 80 small their mother,
put them To he'd NJ night. arc shaming
! elae Atlheu Nbp lssg W so aud fight
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29

A woman never wants a divorce
from her husband until she gets so
tired of him hat she doesn't even get
any pleasure out of Quarreling with
him.
Some men take good photographs.
But when most of them get their pic
ture taken the result is something that
looks as though they were drunk and
dressed up.
Some day some inventor is going to
prevent a lot OF dinner table fuses in
the home by discovering a salt and
pepper shaker that will keep itself
filled.
II doesn't hurt to tell the truth once
in a while. Most of the self-made men
forget to give their wives the credit
for making them what they are.
We knew It was coming We saw a
girl on the front seat OF a motorcycle
operating the thing while the fellow
hung on to the rear seat,
ANY mother can tell YOU each OF the
children's ages to the year, month, day
and hour. But Father has a hard time
trying to remember the date of his
wedding anniversary.
What has become OF the old-fash-
toned man who used to sit on the porch
at night and play the kazooI And
what has become of the old-fashloned
ka.ool
The trouble with the bore who holds
YOU up for an hour while he btag'
about his bright kids is that YOU do not
get a chance to tell him how muca
brighter your kids are,
A man knows that he might have
| done better by marrying some other
woman. But he also knows that his
wife couldn't have done better than she
| did.
II it wasn't for his Outgo, almost any
man could get along nicely with his
Income.
a Corn Fed girl wasn't always that
way And she can prove II by exhibit
ing a picture Of herself sitting cross
legged in a wash bowl when she was a
baby
1t often happens that the man wins
eats with a knife at home and who
ticks the blade clean when he switches
from meat TO pie is the same fellow
who gets pceved il the waiter doesn''
bring him three knives and three forks
when he is eating in a cabaret,
The other fellow is fooled a grea.
deal oi,ener than there, is any excus,
tot-and : o are YOU.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
MORE HIGH PRICES AHEAD.

A GREAT many people in this city buy watermelons ana
"A cantaloupes. They promptly throw the seeds away
Possibly some farmers do the same. If they VIII pause
a moment and survey the situation, they VIII conclude
that next spring we win face higher prices of seeds.
In fact. some of the increased prices OF seeds are
already here. One gardener bought seeds a few months
ago at IS cents a pound. He raised a nice crop OF
mustard greens. let them 60 to seed, and IS daily seilns
the seeds at 81 a pound, the market price.
Many OF our seeds come from Holland, Belgium ana
other. European countries, 1t takes only a SECOND OF
reflection to realize that supplies Of seeds from those
countries are no, to be depended upon Tor some years
Hence we must raise our own seeds.
While it is too early to predict what average garden
seeds will sell for next spring, it is safe to expect hlghe'
prices. Perhaps some OF the prices will be doubled,
Blu, II the family will carefully save all the seeds from
the melons, a supply will be assured for the home garden
next spring. And there is quite likely to be a hot outside
demand for the seeds which can be saved by the boys ana
girls Of the family. They will find that a bit OF con
servation practiccd at this time Of the year will bring II
a few dollars next spring when seeds promise to sell a
advanced prices. There may be a shortage, also, since
the clamor for more food is certain to result in extens'v'
farming and gardening.
Save the seeds, all kinds, they may not be worth the'
weight in gold, but they will help to bring riches to tn
owners OF backyard gardens.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
AIDING TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES

snRNANDS being made and to be made soon on the
ksr railroad companies Of the United States will tax the
eeel1t3es Of the lines that have contracted to haul troops
~ equipment. Thousands Of passenger cars will be in
eu1ntasy use; thousands Of freight cars will he needed to
o1nsport supplies. Every civilian who expects to travel in
~ eat few weeks should adjust his itinerary so that he
Mn nct interfere with the movement Of troops,
II civilians will watch the newspapers closely, they will
Be able to know which railroad lines are to be called on to
move the army. The proper procedure is to stay away from
lines that must give their best service to the atn,y,
The transportation Of $4,000 soldiers to the various
camps will be 4 severe tax on the rolling stock Of railroads
that have assumed this task. And probably more freight
cars will be needed than passenger coaches. All will re-
Quire unusual motive power.
q So travellers are urged to use railroads that are not
burdened with the extra traffic. Troops must have the
irst call on railway equipment. Between September S
and y the railroads must move 100000 soldiers. Civilians
should adjust their travelling schedules in such manner tina,
railroads will be relieved a, every point possible.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
THE PRESIDENTS HEALTH,

~ ever a man experienced a strain, both mental and
: physical, that man is Woodrow Wilson Vet the pres
idest happens to be so constituted that his health remains
q The rnaxsnum, which causes qualification to the people
OF the United States.
No person can realize the burden which an executive
CARTS when he is responsible for the affairs OF govern
ment during war times. During peace times, political IT.
~ritatious are more than annoying But this country has
long ago passed out of q political state and into a state
Of patriotism. The change Of conditions brings worries
list take the place Of the pstty troubles that were ve~'ns
But President Wilson is not careworn; he is not nag
GArd; he shows no sign Of breaking Strong OF mind and
Aody, he remains calm and healthy while war clouds gather
Tremendous war problem, claim his attention, and he
r~ssoiutely faces them. 1t Is fortunate for the nation that
she president retains his health at a time when worries
aaipk.
The president has q spring in hi, step. His smile is
Gs3sI; his CHEEKS are rudy. He realizes that it is vitality
~important that he keep himself fit at this perilous TIME
s. he IL careful; he finds time to play as well as work.
xhe play keeps him we'll and a public is grateful that he
IA find ways to freshcn the body and the mind.
Early every morning, long before most Washingtonians
late 70 much a. turning over for their pre- getting up nap
~ president Is out in his knickerbockers and off around
~ rolf course. Mrs. Wilson usually accompanies him
A couple OF hours later they may be seen rolling into thu
syWhite House grounds In one Of the big cars with thu
oplden spreadeagles in a circle on the door panels.
4 Coli. walking and other mild forms Of exercise tax
u sase OF the presidents health. For mental diversion an
rat he tuFns from the problems of war to intricate, com
ptsx rad quse thrilling detective stories.
Most Of his newspaper reading is done for him by Sec
ts@afy Tumulty. Thousands Of papers from all over thu
a1ountry are carefully gone over for news Of interest &c
= y Waite House, and whatever is deemed sufficiently i'm
speeant to bring to the presidents personal attention h,
~ in the form Of pasted up clippings at the proper time
He has cares and worries and burdens galore, has tn,
p~sssident. but he isn't breaking down under them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
A CLASS THAT'S NEEDED.

%OI bow many graduates Of the military academy and
4eNpl academy have resigned and entered private
hApt known. But every one of them should re-
TAen The country needs skilled and trained mill.
6Dea vho were given the advantage, a, Yves,
Dtlis we're educated at government, espen,,
k<1k4ecsd hem to remain in tn. service and
end naval forces. Yet in time Of
49, b spared, and they were per.
~ cannot be spared now.
W1NN pptA military and naval academ,
4 4seqnG men from a technical edu
kf p1sd from either academy anc
- fdeleuI come forward. unless tn,
YHNn61oI nptcn. " The government
6S4&x8n - b brought into s.ryie,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
CUTTING DOWN THE WHEAT ACREAGE

WHEN announcement was made that Kansas would in
" crease the wheat acreage of tina, state, and plant
l0,O0nO acres to that cereal, there was rejoicing on the
part of all who take a pride in a states determination to
respond and prevent a food shortage, But Kansas has
weakened, and a Statement, is made that the proposed ex-
tensive wheat acreage will be cut down on account OF a
fear that there will not be men enough next year to har-
vest the crop.
Such action is cowardly, 1t will bring Kansas into dis
repu,e, Just as the former enthusiastic announcements were
bringing the Sunflowcr state into high repute.,
Let there be no reduction of the wheat area on account
of the scare of no harvest hands Let all the suitable land
be planted to whea, IN Kansas, in Oklahoma, in other
states, so that there shall be no unanswered cries for bread
In Oklahoma we don't propose to get frightened about
the lack OF men to gather the grain when %it'ripen'. Kansas
may show a yellow streak, but not Oklahoma. Why, we're
going to increase our wheat yield in Oklahoma. and II the
farmers are embarrassed in obtaining man power, the men
from the cities will leave their places of business and 20
into the harvest fields. Men Of Oklahoma don't falter IN
a crisis. They will not ialter If their services are de
manded to save the ripened wheat.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Most Rev. Sebastian G.. Messmer.
Catholic archbishop of Milwaukee, born
IN Switzerland, seventy years ago to-
day.
Byron J. Harrison, who has an
nounced his candidacy for United
States senator from Mississippi. born
at Crystal Springs, Miss, thirty-six
years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29

INNEWTYpB'
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom ire TINES FlLEC

Twenty Years Ago.
Mrs. Willard Bleakmore arrived in
town last night from Lincoln county
where she has been visiting her par.
ents. She was met here by her hus-
band and together they returned 10
Ardmore.
The streets were crowded Yesterday
and while but little wheat was market
ed a very good business was, reported
by the merchants.
Miss Alice Bei,man visited Britton
today
Fifteen Years Ago.
J. O. Madison of the Mutual Life
went to Chandler last night.
r. X. Tally will depart tomorrow for
his new home in Seattle.
Fred Reed and family returned last
night from a pleasant trip OF several
weeks to northern summer resorts. He
also purchased a big stock of goods
for Street & Reed.
Robert Galbraith is at the Darling
ton agency arranging 10 secure a band
Of Indians for the fair next month.
Ten Years Ago. -
Mrs. Lee Van Wrinkle entertained Q
snail party of guests at bridge this
morning in compliment to Mrs. Walter
Allen of Wilburton, /. r,
Miss Mary Belle Baldridge, who has
been the guest the past month OF Miss
Camille Woods and Mrs. Vance Nc
Carly, left last evening for her home in
Ennis, Texas. Miss Baldridge is .
charming girl and has made many
friends in the city who hope for a re-
turn visit at an early date.
C. J. Gilbert Of Guthrie was in the
city today.
"A Captain of Navarro" was present-
ed to a highly pleased audience at the
Delmar playhouse last night by tho
Melbourne Mcdowell company. The
play has the air of Gay Paree." where
the scene is laid, during the wild reign
of Charles XIV. II has the spirit of
after us the deluge" in il that gives
an additional charm and intereskto the
plot, b
The population of Muskogee is l4.4lS,
which is an increase of over ten thou
sand in seven years.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
WHAT EDITORS SAY
Az to Senator Gore.

Oklahoma is disappointed in Senator Gore. For some
years he was not a disappointment to his constituents, HIS
election and his course in the senate gave the new state a
great deal of wholesome advertising in its first years as
the ~ior,y-sixth star, He was a force in the senate for
progress An eloquent and able man who had triunphed
over heavy handicaps, the young Oklahoman wore his
toga with dignity. His popularity became nation wide.
The writer has watched and heard him bind a Cooper
Union audience IN New York with the spell Of his elo-
Qucnce, when he spoke from the same platform upon which
Abraham Lincoln stood nearly fifty years before and made
his first speech to eastern ears, But all that is of the past.
What has happened to Core In recent sessions he has
been lined up with the pull backs. His former progress
sivencss has given way TO something more than balkiness
he has turned around in the traces and is pushing back
instead Of pulling forward. Oklahomans will have to UNI
hitch him by votes unless he resigns at the request of his
state chairman and many other democrats.
Senator Gore has heard the voice of Oklahoma in re-
cen, days, That voice demands that he stand by the presi.
den, or stand aside, There is no room in our national
legislature for a man whose presence helps to tangle IN
the harness. and holds the wheels back. This is true al
any time. and in war time-and in this war-it is more than
doubly true,
The United States is going to stay in Vii, war until
it wins. Any man who binders our war policies help,
the enemy. Thomas T. Gore is doing Just that-Tulss
Times.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29

Il was noted in the classified columns Sunday that an
Investment company offered to sell securities in a mining
eompany which is bringing ore to the surface from three
wells. just what kind Of ore comes from wells is not
known, but this seems to be a new method of mining metals
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
Obi

There are a lot of fellows who feel
that way about it, but are too modest
to admit it. But what we started to
say was that !. NJ. Twogood lives at
Carroll, Iowa,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29

Dropping weed seeds from airplanes TO the fields where
crops are growing IN Germany is the latest plan to rum
the yields Of grain on the plains OF Prussia. IT the ins''sa
tors Of the scheme will go out west III this country and
gather a few thisties and some Johnson grass, and cast
those seeds on German territory, the next German harvest
will not be enough to feed a bird.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-29
Advice.

My son, no matter who you ares
You1l find that this In true;
You cant hope to be popular,
And tell your troubles too.