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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

ly becoming Americanlzed, partly be-
cause certain American customs and
traits appeal to them and partly be-
cause of certain rules and regulations
laid down by the American governors
for their good, which compel a lean
ing toward American ways. The Chi
morros are quiet and orderly, possess
great respect for the law, take well tn
American occupation and are fairly
industrious in their own way. They
are exceedingly grateful for favors but
are inclined to impose upon good ma
ture, especially in the way of borrow
ing. A Chamorro does not attempt TO
escape paying debt, but ones pa
tience is at times taxed severely by
unfulfilled promises made in good
faith. As n general rule. he takes
little thought for the morrow, and
lives happy-go-lucky life.
Larger than the Filipino, the Chi
MORO much resembles him in dress
and manner. With his jean trousers
and shirt. he wears sandals which are
held in place by leather thong pass
lhS b'lN''h illN Ei'hA anu SNNphu ''NN'
Hats are of their own make, broad
of brim and high of crown. The wom-
an wears long trailing skirt of bright
colored calico and full, low-necked
jacket of pima cloth, stiflly starched.
In addition she wears toe slippers and
usually white napkin or sort of
kerchief on her head. The hair is
done low on the back of her head in a
plain simple knot. The women, as q
rule, are very proud of their hair,
which is black and long, sometimes
curly and sometimes straight, and
they take scrupulous care Of it.
Their Homes and Food.
The poorer houses are built Of a
| framework of bamboo poles with COW
ering and sides of thatch, others are
framed with thatch or tin roofs, and
still more ambitious structures are of
coral rock and lime, with tile or tin
roofs. The commonest house has but
one or two rooms, and the whole fam
lily sleeps together on woven rlats on
the floor. Some boast of n Filipino
bed, and, since the American occupa-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
Why Patriarchs Lived Longer.

The real reason why the patriarchs
lived longer than we do now was be-
cause in those days the fount of hui
While immunity to certain diseases
has been handed down to us by our
parents, we have also received the
weakened vitality which was theirs as
a result of their fight against disease.
Sooner or later the race will become
immune to tuberculosis, but with that
immunity will come the diminished
power as a result Of mankind's long
fight against the white plague.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
A Famous Hymn.

Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams wrote the
famous hymn, "Nearer, Ny God, to
Thee" Mrs. Adams was an Engllshwom-
an, born in 1905. She was "A writer of
note in the periodicals Of the time, and
she also composed catechism for
children which was published in 1Si5.
Just at what time and under what
circumstances the hymn was written
is not known. 1t was first published
in 1S41, but the author did not live to
know the fame the authorship brought
her. She died at forty-four, and since
that time the lines she penned have
sung themselves into the hearts Of un-
? told millions the world over.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

ton, few have obtained cots and
beds of American manufacture. All
windows are closed and tightly bolted
at night to keep out the air, rs the
native is distinctly afraid Of night air,
The staple food is rice and u kind
of cake made of corn ground in NOR
tar, mixed with water and baked on
hot stones. In addition there are many
edible roots such as taro and yams,
tropical fruits of many kinds, bread
fruit, fish and a limited supply of
game. The natives raise chickens and
pigs, and are very fonu OF large
bat, which they call finihi. that lives
among the rockyscliffs.
They are very sociable people,
the least event giving cause for gath
ering and feasting. Christening and
marriage are two events In a Chamor.
ro's life that are especially celebrated.
At these times 1t is customary for all
relatives and close friends to donate
something toward the merry-making
eggs. fowl, liquors or pigs; in some
instances a relative or friend gives a
whole calf or carabao
Tilllng the soil is the chief means Of
livelihood, though n few natives own
| sufficient land to sublet 1t and live
upon the income.
The main crop is copra. which is ex-
ported chiefly by japanese merchants.
Agriculture yields adequate returns
for the native, but 1t might not be
wise for settlers to go to Guam with
the hope Of securing an easy liveli-
hood. A native can live prosperously
on what would give poor existence
| for the average American farmer.
Immediately after the American oc-
cupation steps were taken to improve
conditions and mt present there Is a
school system. which, though needing
improvements, Is in reach of practically
all natives of the island. instruction
is mainly limited to elementary sub
jects, hygiene and calisthenics, though
lately an interest has been aroused in
gardening. In Agana there Ii q high
school for advanced pupils
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

had a population estimated at $4,000.
This number was so reduced by war
and plague that half century later
there were probably not more than
1900 left. At the present time the
native population is approximately
1900.
Guam is Of volcanic formation, with
coral reefs and platforms completely
surrounding the island. The surface
Is very uneven, varying from low sandy
beaches and fertile valleys to lofty
and rocky plateaus and mountains,
the highest of which is 800 feet. The
coast line Is very irregular.
Agana, the capital Of Guam and its
principal town, is the seat of the naval
headquarters. Here also are the prin-
cipal church and the main schools and
the commercial establishments. Most
of the natives live in Agana and in
accordance with old Spanish custom
go daily from town to work ON the
farms and ranches.
The graceful canoe of the Chamorro
was admired by the early navigators,
who described 1t as long and well
fashioned, sharp at both ends, fitted
with an outrigger to prevent capsiz-
ing and often with an orrramentally
carved bow. 1t was equipped with
large triangular sails of woven palm
fronds. The largest canoes were 30
feet long and 3 feet wide and were
dug out of solid logs. Similar craft
are in use now but they have deterior-
ated somewhat from those of the old
en- time.
The Chamorros were skillful sailors
and, doubtless, had some knowledge
of navigation for they made long voy-
ages at sea including regular trips to
the Philippines, 1900. miles away.
Trips to Manila are, known to have
been made in IA days and certain
words in the native language seem to
Indicate that they had communication
with the Carolines and even the Ha-
waiian islands, a distance of 3,300
miles.
Tho present day natives are rapid
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
UAM, the American outpost,
lies in the mid Pacific 5,397
miles from San Francisco.
fTin g.I.,I .la,,. -. t.uu-. 80.

ohAl, lnt AlUtTlttu OutDOSI,
lies in the mid Pacific 5,397
miles from San Francisco.
The island, about as large as
greater New York, is 1906 miles due
east of Manila.
Magellan. in 1921, discovered the
group of islands of which Guam is the
most important, and named them the
Ladrones, or Robber islands, because
Of the natives thieving propensities.
Later, sometime in the seventeenth
century, they were renamed Marianas
Islands in honor of Queen Maria Ana
de Austria, who established the first
school in Guam. This name has been
accepted by the navy department but
the group is still Familiarity called the
Lad; ones, writes Verne Simkins in Sea
Power.
Guam is classified as n naval reser-
walton and the commandant of the sta
tion is also governor of the island, re-
ceiving his commission as such from
the president.
During the war with Spain, Capt.
Henry Glass, commanding the cruiser
Charleston, took the island. When, in
1898, the Charleston sailed into the
harbor of Agana and opened fire upon
the fort, the Spanish governor ut once
surrendered, explaining his nonresist-
ance by the statement that he had no
powder; mot even enough to return a
salute"
The government was created by ex-
ecutive order of December %, 1898.
People Of Mixed Blood.
When the group was found by Eu.
ropeans, the natives were branch
of the Malay race called Chamorros
but now few are of pure blood. The
admixture of Spanish, Filipino, Jap
anese and Chinese blood Is plainly
indicated. Early navigators described
the Chamorros as tall, corpulent, ac
tive and strong, and, like other Soutl
Sea Islanders, much at home in ant
on the water. Both men and womer
tinged their hair q reddish yellow ant
stained their teeth. Their clothing was
scanty and generally made of grass
When Magellan arrived, the island:
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

relief and SIX bottles have entirely
cured me-. All women who have female
trouble Of any kind should try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. Eta DoRIoN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots end herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists it pays to
write the Lydia l.. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn, Mass. for special free advice
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
Talked Even Then.

Mr.. Styles-So you've been to the
dentist all the afternoonf
Mrs. Styles-Yes, dear.
swell, there's one thing certain; you
couldn't talk much when he was work.
ing on your teeth"
"Oh, yes, could. Do you know, the
dentist said he never saw a woman
who could talk like me with her eyes"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
SKlN-TORTURED BABIES
Sleep, Mothers Rest After Treatment
With Cutieura-Trial Free.

Send today for free samples of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and learn how
quickly they relieve itching, burning
skin troubles, and point to speedy heal
ment of baby rashes, eczema and itch
ings. Having cleared baby's skin keep
It clear by using Cuticura exclusively.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

pains ike n knife
through my back
and side. / finally
lost all my strength
so / had to go to
bed. The doctor
advised an oper-
alton but / would
not listen to it. l
thought Of what /
had read aboutLydia
e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
tried it. The first
hoffla bro,,ub% ora.t
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. IL yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stlff, you can re-
store II TO its former beauty and lus-
ter by using LA Creole" Hair Dress
Ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

A lemon squezer operated by
small electric motor is IL novelty de-
signed chiefly for public places.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

Any girl who punctuates q love let
ter is mistaken in thinking there Is
the matter with her heart
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
Serious.

"She's only flirting with him."
ITS more serious than that. / saw
her looking up his rating"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

Always use Red Cross Ball Blue. Delights
the laundrsss; A. al good grocers. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

Some people like TO tell the truth
when they become Injured TO the hard
ships 1t entails.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26

Every policeman IN Berkeley, Cal,
now has an automobile.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-04-26
PAINS SHARP
and STABb!NG
Woman Thought She WoulI
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Wis.-"T suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
RIpplIN6RHYNES
90 N0N Mason
1(opyfyg5r I9y7
IN THE MOUNTAINS.

NdAlESllC mountains round me
N stand with awful gorges by
40 them | lind them noble, solemn,
grand the blue print, don't belle them
Here ! have lived while happy weeks
slid so ,ou'ln', time them, I've cared
upon 'hc SNOW capped peaks, and never
wished ,o climb them look upon the
mighty mll, hy which men seem like
mdsu,. and have as many pleasant
thrill, as lhourh ! climbed their ridges
Nud ! alone ann sane and safe. YES, |,
who lo 'hs 'hmlugi for all the other
tourists ,ha,c ,o climb, and keep on
climbing Whcnc'er thew look upon a
peak they saw "lts quite boulder
we'll climb IT n we take week, and
bust ,mn ur shoulder And so with
olpcn>,oDk, and ropes, and other doc.
dad, NlDy they're Wearing ou, the
mountain slopes, aud spoling yi,tas
hllN And here IN I'M, great pleasure
ground the, labor nine time, harder
than when AZ home they go their round
tn illl the family hrlct A, home. II
they worked hal, a. hard. thc,'d pranec
ln righteous ragcs, and hand ont protests
.hy the yard and strike lur higher wages
II ouc can cali hi, labor plav. youll
never see hin, weary he'll put IN nine
teen hours a day and still he fresh aud
CHEEKY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
THE EVER-POPULAR TOBACCO.

CMOKlNG seems to he gaining in favor in The United
States. Our population smoked more than nine billion
cigars last year; than hr,y billion cigarct' went up
In smoke, with insurance The government received
millions in taxes the tobacco which YOU and your
neghbors purchased
The annual report Of the internal revenue officials lust
made public, shows tina, the tobacco taxes amounted to
more than s0j0o00oo indicating a gam in the use of
tobacco Of about S percent We had lS tobacco user,
last year compared to only 100 the prc,iou, year
The rpopular tobacco seems 20 be powerful enough
y head off any e-dry law which might be aimed a,
the practice by those who cans bit OF iu IN smoking
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Luxe nj Luxe DAYS.
Every now and then YOU will meet a
man who is kept poor because he spends
all hi, money to keep people from lind
my out that he is.
There is A room reserved IN the
Uadcs House for the hulicr than thou
guy who acts as though the LORD IS
only running things temporarily until
they get together
\ man can I've porch climber and
a horse thici But as long as he minds
his own business he is going to have a
lot Of friends who will speak well OF
| him.
One fellow who never gets anywhere
is the lad who goes through life wait
ing for a chance TO get even with some
body else
# men were as finnlcky about their
ages as women are almost every man
in the country would be Young enough
20 be drafted
\ scientist claims that crawling
around ON all tourS is cure for md
gc>tion But We are afraid that the
average fat woman will have to keep
right ON having Indigestion
\ man can have too many shirts.
Ru, no man ever had too many socks
II the first baby is a girl instead OF
boy a mother gets some consolation
out oi the fac, that ANYWAY, had It been
boy, i, might have rcSembled ITS
father
The salvation handed out hy the saw
lu,, ,prcading cyauVcll,t' is anything
. bu, irec hut the language they use Is
mighty cheap
Another reason why collectors are
alwavs hammcrlug ON the door Is be
cause too many women try to MAINTAIN
an Oriental rug household on a fas
carpet income.
The trouble with the experience tina
YOU get after the white lights are u,
f, that it costs more than It is worth.
I Don't ,cold a boy for trying e
SHOW off" YOU SHOW of" yoursel
ever, time YOU get a chance, don't you
ANY wife can tell YOU that il YOU vii
/ give a liar enough latitude he will sool
prove ,ha, he /, one,
Our idea OF neat girl is one VIII
can wear white duck skirt all da
and not have 1t look like she had slep
ru H.
A man may admi, that his wife ha
hpr faults But hy won't stand 70
.,uuc,,m oi his dog
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
the HUMBLE FREIGHT CAR IN THE WAR

YF he freight in the United States should stop roll
: ing for thirty days, famine would stalk in thousands
q families But these not to stop they to
be pressed into double service in capacity not in mileage
tbsy ere to be loaded promptly unloaded quickly to help
move supplies and win the war
Anaouncement IL made by Mr.. Ripley of the Santa Fe
lsat hs system will be equipped with red white and blue
sgns These are be fastened to the sides OF freight
and will urge shippers to load to the limit and do It
vitoat loss Of time thus preventing the freight congcs
~ which unless extraordinary efforts be put
s1rsA By shippera
IN liable freight car is to help win the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
BUILDING ROADS ON PAPER.

KANSAS has issued some very fine road maps which
show highways stretching across the state Also many
poles along the roadside have been painted III gorgeous
hues The maps indicate that these gudepoSS arc useful
10 tourists who have been invited TO drive their cars
across the Sunowe state But the roads on paper seem
70 be doing more harm than good witness this arragn-
nent published in the Kansas City Star:
S: ms Grd" In. .s %"n1 %avs to AN s"
feet system Of hlshways There ,,o is U mot state Gyd
aSs %ap., nr ar,i"S % black lines ,",sroc"s rom osc'y
sr'sS0 o. .s about s%a in KsS that '"" how ~
pSHsi oSs Sy. SSsry,! .TywS Ty.s "y TS. are m
ers canno, haul corn over ,h.m They do ] not Take
Paper roads do not drain the water tho kan
nssT.y .nsS or esnsS So. ss %S Sa%SSs valuable they
smd hc y%g. is c mot to Sv be nd Ss
%vss Of %G" S5$ %.as. %"s ran pnsd : eST D. be cd% @
pised the road for service Kansas would have
wonderful road system ,..,. =, ~. m,,.r q,
occurring good roads. Il: 5S.. 5oSa' ,,S ESsysss %
n.@.sa,o nam Is "s give tn" state hishTSy system equal
:;' story ''"s s n Star F'" 4S@ Tcpa @S'8 S Any
''S Sss" !S' the HS", read. s'r: has SS,a
rain for w.eN % or "T ,wT ana and Gl the T s goo" arc na
eioudy. It is real delight to take a Kansas rood
sn sisDs !" sIS. ISsF s~y SSsN,1 ve:""m" % T a
There is denying that fact
Oklahoma bidding for the anscontnental motor cat
traffic We can ge, in in ono way-by building better
roads than other western tha, lay along the patti
Of those who journey in automobiles from eastern sacoas
to western seaboard That's the only way ever Cal
bring our eastern friends this way.
A start has been made in Oklahoma in building road
that are never muddy dusty Probably the best pec
q road in the route Oklahoma from east to ives
b that thoroushfare which from the State Fai
grounds In Oklahoma City to Linwood addition, An
notosi,t from New England who rides on that stretch
highvay will give praise to the men who built and VIII
maintain it. Let's have Of that kind of roads so th7
We may obtain the travel which Kansas has been trying
induce by its roads on paper.
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TIMES DAILY AVERAGE 90 XIX
FOR AUGUST. T.......,,..,.. HO1O ~
"Sape the Waste and Win the War"
PATRIOTISM AT THE STATE FAIR.

T the State Fair this year period ct i've minutes WI"
be devoted to patriotism For that hrci time all a''
ties will cease excepting the bands which vi" inmh p"
trotic airs Employees and visitors Will JON win actors
IN singing From o'clock until ; OS p m each day o
the fair the people will be reminded Of PNINOI ISM
Il will be a feature of charming and impressive nature
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04

news report from Commerce Okla, says that Young
woman has been appointed postmrcss That town seems
to have established job the post office department
reports that there such Official in the department as
postmistress Yet a is often selected to be post
master.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
'HIST0RYBITS
100 Years AGO Today.

lSl7-Henry r. Renwlck, the govern
ment engineer who made the survey
that settled the boundary line between
Maine and New Brunswick, born in
New York City Died there, Jan. Ii,
1906.
IS Years Ago Today.
lAl- Members OF congress left
Washington for their homes, following
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
Gobs of Gloom !

Prohibition is what Sherman SAID
war was 1t is a pathetic sight TO see
the Sadd brothers dispensing soft
drink, 10 the ,addcr public in Charles
ton. " Va
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Swell

+ youd be beautiful dear Grace.
JuSt take thls.tip from my collection
iuh poison lyv on YOUR fnce,
And yOu'll get n awrll complexion.
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oh

Some folks are ashamed to brag
ahon it. Hu, what We started to say
was that VIII Chcatem lives at Eliza
BETH " Va.
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pnw KnnMa Everything

Willie Paw what Is dl>cord'
Paw Dl,cord i, a case Of beer and a
couple Of men who think they can sing.
my son
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
50 Years Ago Today.

the close OF session lasting 1hg DAYS
the longest held mp to that time.
50 Years Ago Today.
1877 WISCONSIN republicans rcuami.
mated Gen luclu, Farchud Tor GOV
crnur
IS Years Ago Today.
l8g2-prof Bernard Moses was
chosen president OF the University OF
California
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04

A report comes from France that German ayators are
dropping poisoned candy among groups Of little children
II there is yet any person in this country who wishes to
know why we war the candy episode reflects OF
the various reasons.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
No Inkn

TO fool your wlfcf not hnrd" said TIM
Though many ,l"ws she finds;
But thrrcd De more divorces, II
our wives could read our minds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
Wise Boss

"Why is i, that YOU encourage all OF
your clerks to get married." asked the
Caller
"Wcll" replied the Boss u find that
married men arc not in such an awful
rush to get home carly as single men
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
Oh. IoYl
The Finest Music,

Wilbur Piper is the leader of the
band at Sidney. Ohio
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Lines worth Remembering.

If the world dcsplscS hpocrites, what
must he the estimate OF them IN heaven
Madame Roland
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
Quality Plus Quantity.

The pies chat mother used TO make
In memory linEcr vet
And. on the slices thnt she cut,
We never viii forget
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04
Fifteen Years Ago.

The Oklahoma Fair association has
made arrangements with the Frisco
whereby the railroad will run trans
every twenty minutes from its depot 10
the corner of Noble street. within ono
block ot the Fair grounds entrance.
TIN, transportation will be ~ addition
tl the street car service
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-04

The finest music, brother, us
Not symphonies. II man ASSERTS
lie sny- the finest music Ia
The rustic " n wOman's sklrta.
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Luke McLuke SAYS.

I'll, A Poor Article That Isn't lmi-
tatCd
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Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

Cora May Rox lives IN Cincinnati.