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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25
HINTS TO THE MoToRIsT

lnasmuch as water may accumu'
late in the bottom Of the carburetor
and cause trouble It would be well to
draw on some gasoline on hand occa.
slonally and inspect It. II water is
present II will be repelled by the gaso.
line and will form globules on the
hands II the carburetor has a drain
valve the gasoline is easily drawn of,
but IL only a plug is provided ii must
Dee removed occasionally, as you are
merely keeping the water there to
give you trouble later, II it De pos.
.ib'c. have drain valve fitted and so
avoid this trouble
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Extra wraps include a number Of
capes as well as coats. One cape is OF
purple broadcloth made in full mill
tary model. The cape IS fuller than
usual and is lined with white satin.
The collar and revers are lilac OF the
white satin. There is a satin lined
hood that may be buttoned on for use
in place of a hat Plaid tweed rag.
lans are very much mannish looking
and many OF the are used for real
touring an camping wear
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

ll You find difficulty iu replacing
cylinders after removing see 90 The
chamber at the bottom of me cy'in.
dcrs is properly cleaned Sometimes
dirt collects ou 30 and sometimes 10,
piston wears The part above 10 and
leaves s.ieHt ridge ,hcre Make @
rule of inspecting tbIs part every time
}ou replace cylinders and much trou.
plc viii, Hn avoided.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Among the attractive hats for early
spring wear is one Of Havana brown
silk crepe trimmed with white hemp.
hat model and is made entirely OF the
crepe, the brim being faced with white
hemp. Flowers Of the hemp in small
lunches trim the crown. Another
smart hat Is a brown hemp sailor
having a rolling brim and a telescope
crown 1t is trimmed simply with a
tailored band and bow Of ribbon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Mems fashions change so little that
even a new raincoat is an event worth
nothing one has appeared in a very
lightweight silk gabardine in a loose
raglan model The coat has extra
long sleeves with rain shields, high
convertible collar and an extra double.
breasted lap down the front to keep
out the rain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

do not o,erdo the matter OF mbri.
eating The chaurespeeI gear lf the
gears are too noisy there isa tendency
20 pat 100 too much grease 0g too heavy
"a grease. A light leak ont {, the case
is hlIei too u'' The same thing
applies 10 oil both in winter and sum.
myr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Evening wraps never were more at
uaot.ye in make and material one
ui palm leaf Persian satin is made in
Ia FUN dolman model The yoke, from
which drops o wide cape collar OF
so1'sk,n. Is old pink satin ombroider
od .u silver There Is o high seal
collar and bands of the fur euc.rclc
'hc armholos. The ground OF the
satin is gray with the colored palm
leaves over Do, and the lining is the
same coloroi satin as the yoke
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Wells Of Georgette crepe with soft
silk borders are very popular for wear
with the sailor and other stiff tailor
ed hats Old blue silver gray purple
and old rose seem TO be the iayorite.
The wells on a gathering elastic are
buJtoned around the crown OF the hat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Leyy's Removal Sale Spring coats
one-third of. Large assortment to
choose from. 1876
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Striped sweater coats have taken
the place OF the old-time blazer. They
are nice for wear under a cape which
is made OF cloth but unlined.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

\ loose. beltcd coat OF molcsbin is
trimmed with ermInc. edged with
sealsk,n a pointed yoke back and
'front.' wide belt and deep cuffs OF the
white fur. darkcued by It's seal bor
der. and a white satin lining make this
very dressy garment
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Indian beaded bags made mp with
suede leather have become SO popular
one hardly sees any other sort car.
ried They are especially good for
touring. as they stand rough usage
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Parasols for touring use are ap.
pearing In many attractive models.
Plain heavy silk models in pagoda
shape. gathered between each rib, the
ends OF the ribs tipped with ivory,
have leather covered handels. with
rings or loops to slip over the wrist.
all have hinged tops. Those OF whaki
kool are made 10 order TO match the
skirts and silk trimmed sweaters
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

Short silk coats deliberately braided
with souache braid are among the
fashion rcyiyals. LightColorcd silks
are done with black or black and gold
but black silk soon becomes dusty and
shahbylookiug and Is almost impos.
siblc 10 brush clean. The coats are
more suitable for limousine wear than
for touring.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-25

ArdmoreIte ads bring results.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23

President Wilson has promoted
Lggett to become major general to
fill a vacancy made by the death Of
Gen. Funston. Liggett was bTiga-
der general in the army since 1913
and has done praisewOrthy duty in
the Philippines.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23
BOSTON STORE SUED FOR $4,000
FOR ELEVATOR ACCIDENT

It was during the Christmas shop
ping rush in the Boston store. The
shoppers crowded around an elevator
door. AS soon as the door was
opened the car filled. There was a
Shrek of pain and terror that star
tied the shoppers that packed every
aisle on the floor.
Chris EbbOIe, in court yester-
day, filed suit for $4,000 against the
Boston Store. His attorney, L. L.
Bauer, says his hand, arm and Shout
der were crushed by the heavy doors
of the elevator cage when they were
slammed shut before he was COM
pletely in the car on Dec. Is.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23
NEUTRALS MAY TRY TO SETTLE
U. SHERMAN TROUBLES

washington, Warch q. = That
neutral nations may renew their pre-
ViOus offers to assist in 'straighten-
ing out difficulties" between the U. S.
and Germany was suggested at the
state department yesterday.
Several neutral diplomats called
on Sec'y Lansing during the fore
noon, but none claimed to be taking
part in such a move.
When Germany and the United
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23

States broke relations a number Of
neutTals then offered their services
to do anything we can to prevent
trouble"
This country, however, will negO-
tate neither with Germany, directly
nor with her through neUtrals, until
the imperial government has with
drawn its U-boat decree and renewed.
its pledges to the United States.
DANIELS SOUNDS CALL FOR
NAVAL RECRUlTS-NEED 74,5OO
Washington, March 23.-The navy
needs 74,5OO men-and needs them
now.
Sec'y of the Navy Daniels sound
ed an unofficial call for that number
today in an appeal to the press to
stimulate recruiting.
One of the first requests on con-
gress when the April 2 session be-
gins will be that 100000 men-the
navy mximum-be authorized as an
increase to the navy.
Recruits are being rushed through
the naval training stations post
haste for immediate duty with the
fleet. The navy department an
nounced today that it has suspended
the requirements for five months
training for recruits in order to man
the fleets with all possible speed.
BOSTON STORE SUED FOR $4,000
FOR ELEVATOR ACCIDENT
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
TO Establish Labor Bureau.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 2e.-The great
influx of Negroes from the South has
been recognised by the state, and
General Lewis T. Bryant, state COM
missioner Of labor, today announced
the establishment by his department
of the Division Of Negro Welfare md
Employment Bureau. Tho action re-
suited from many conferences be-
tween General Bryant and the State
House commission. composed OF Gov
ernor Edge, state Treasurer Read and
State Comptroller Rugboe.
Tho possibilities of social urlift and
constructive work through tho activi.
ties of tho bureau win DO tried out
during the next four or Eve months,
and q recommendation viii DO made
to tho next legislature to mako the
department permanent. Colored citi.
zens OF the state have shown great
interest. and Isaac II. Nutter OF At
lantio City. who has always been q
worker among his people, has offered
his services. without salary, to under.
take the organization OF the bureau.
lie Is . lawyer, and several physi-
clans and q laynan win be engaged
in the work with him--Pittsburg
Courier.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
Rev. Beasley Takes Action to
Better Negroes Conditions

Dear EditorI take this liberty to
write you as follows: You will find
herein enclosed a clipping from the
Pfttsburg Courier OF Sept Is. TO
Establish Labor Bureau" took up
the matter with Hon. Julius Schmahl,
secretary OF state; MIR. VIM Houk,
commissioner OF labor; Mr. VIM Will
Jams, the governors private messen-
ger. and other leading officials, and
am trying to get some one appointed.
] AIeo talked with DIR. Waldo Turner,
vice president Of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement OF Col
Cred People, i'm st. Paul, and will con-
fer with you and others at the Forum
and the NJ A &C. p in Minneapolis.
With such an organization we would
not have SO many things come up to
humillate the race, such as the recent
dismissal OF a Negro teacher in
school i'm St Paul, and would have
court OF appeal to resort to, That af-
fair is q deplprable one. The word
democracy is q farce among the peo-
pie OF this state. The world Is watch
ing the Apglo1Saxon from various an
giles The democracy of the American
people in California and the state
nents sent over the country against
the Japanese and Negroes have not
been fcrsDtten by neither race.
This one act OF rejecting this Negro
sfsf Of refinement and culture from
teaching in 4 pnbiis school shows that
ths white people have shut their eyes
to moral Inconsistencies, II demoe-
raey cannot control seIfishness and ma
tired, Tten democracy Is a failure. DO
we pay orr taxes TO support white
teachers onfy?. God is Just and his
Justice witt not slumber forever. The
preachers OF Our leading white pull
pits have failed to comment on these
Ortrages upon the eoIored race, This
Satanic pretense OF democracy has be-
come too evident in religious, civic
and political affairs.
IN tie e&pstsl OF this stats at one
dime there were two eo1efed seniors,
two co1ored pages, two coiered women
to copy bills. These positions are now
filled wfth whits emplpyes. Why is
1t? Yoa cent say II is the /. w, w.
Why kGre Nc not Nesre III the
she.1fs and auditorfs offices OF Ram,
Sey county, o. We he'd once? There
are eolo1ed tesSAers IN sehSeis IN
Oths4 estasS ssd WHY cant they teach
in 81. FSM snA Minnespeiisg What
agencies are ct work 10 bring those.
results? TAis - 4 good tirne fer the
Negro 10 ind out I've esuss. Is II
beeaass the msn who are IN charge
have no haa4Sens or stability t. them?
Please publish as paiA advertisement
REV. D. +. yEASLEY,
seS MaTien H., ST. rauI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
GLOBE SIGHTS

Most patient men are patient SIM
ply because they are spineless.
The longer a marriage is put off the
less probability it will come of.
One does not have to look long any
where for an excuse to find fault
So many people are only able to rec
ognize opportunity from a rear view.
A mass meeting probably accom-
plishes less in proportion to iits size
than anything else.
Alb Adkins admits he is getting older
as some of the stories he heard as q
boy are now going around disguised
as new ones.
Suffering In silence IL the most I'M
usual performance.
A man who is always talking about
his rights expects a good deal more.
Most men are not tempted, they 60
looking for that which gets them in
trouble.
Considering what some women drew,
It is difficult to explain their eagerness
to have their daughters get married.
Atchison Globe.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
The Last Free-Soiier.

Robert G. Elliott. "the last Free
Slater" died recently at Lawrence.
Kan. He was member Of the first
Free State colony that went from New
England to Kansas. He took with him
a fine educational equipment, and he
quickly became leader Of the Free
State party in the bitter border strife
Of the SOS. He was the editor of the
first Free State paper in Kansas, and
q friend Of Abraham Lincoln. His pa
per was twice burned out and his life
was often threatened. He lived through
many thrills Of dramatic age In
which he played leading part, to see
the principles for which he struggled
pass forever as a national issue.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
AMONG THE SCIENTISTS

Tiny knobs are attached to the
backs Of the blades of new knife
so that they may be opened more
easily.
A scientist in Europe has invented
q method for sterilizing the ground
in which posts are to be set against in
sect germs and fungus life.
BORING holes into the stumps of
hardTood trees and filling these holes
with equal parts OF nitric and sulphur
ic acid will so soften the wood
tina: It can be removed by ordinary
picks. This has been demonstrated
in Garmanv, and is the common
treatment there of hardwood stump
age.
One Sk the latest electrical inven-
lions t6 IN electric blanket which is
designed especially for outdoor
sleepers. The blanket Is said to have
q heating AREA of four by six feet,
and can be regulated to an even tenn
pesature Of from 81 to 1,2 degrees by
Q switch placed near the head of the
sleeper.
n the Carnegie geographical
laboratory, Carnegie Institute, Wash
hgton, d. c., rocks and minerals are
now being reproduced by artificial
means. In order to do this work the
laboratory, requires furnace which
can heat to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit
and a machine which can exert presa-
ure to the extent Of 10000 pounds a
square inch.
The telescribe, an instrument
which records both sides Of con-
versation, is said to be Thomas Edi-
sons latest invention. The tele-
scribe cczsists of a debating machine
whtsn has special receiving appliances
and 4 socket in which the ordinary
telephone receiver is placed. The
message may be confirmed ut any time
by use of the debating machine.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
MUCH IN LITTLE

Turn fattery wrong side out and you
nave SANDER.
Stones marking the Mason and Dixon
Tue bear the Penn and Baltimore fam
ly coats of arms.
German inventors have brought out
an automobile which travels on three
sets of movable runners instead Of
wheels.
Current is transmitted through ball
bearings in a new swivel joint for tele-
phone and electric light wires, de-
signed to prevent them from twisting.
Two Crimean veterans, probably the
last in Ireland, have died recently. One
was John Hayes, aged ninety-two, who
was wounded at the siege of Sebas-
topol, and the other Denis Heligan,
aged ninety-four, who had 3S years
service. -
LIZ agricultural uCplI tLuCut a.
Washington has published complete
reports on the caloric value Of every
known article Of food. For instance,
pound of pure lard would supply all
the calories that a 2O0-pound individ-
ual would need in "a hours.
The law prohibiting the importation
into France of foreign postage stamps
has now been extended to apply to the
stamps Of France itself. The reason
for this is that some 100000 unused
French stamps have been stolen by
the Germans from post Offices in the
Invaded part of France, and it is de-
sired to destroy their value to their
present holders.
Discussing the democratizing influ-
ence of the war in the Taiyo Maya.
zine, KosOn Asada, a well-known pub.
licist, says that Japan cannot expect
to keep clear of the tremendous
changes that are affecting the world
He adds: 1.-THE development Of polit'
lcal parties and of the press have been
most noticeable since the Russo-Jap
anese war, and this increased infiu
enc9 has gradually put the influence
Of clannism in the shade"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27

There is a great demand for labor
ers now and Negroes are being en-
ployed where before they were mot
wanted" AS rule, they are making
good and their efficiency will over
come much Of the general prejudice
against them. The Negro has been
denied the privilege of employment
mostly because of the ignorance Of
many employers. Since the Negro Ia
borer has better opportunities, he will
be better citizen. The so-called race
problem will soon be solved because
there is no Negro problem; it is the
white mans; and it's only solution is
an intelligent consideration for the Ne
gro as a man and an acknowledgment
of his right to earn his living on equal
footing with other citizens.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
Morris Az "our Leader"

TAs WesMy Aa,esats has pro.
claieeA Hon. w. h. Norris As the
1ea6s1 Of the Nssreer OF this city.
Tbs Stas fsfates this statement, not
pecsass l1r. Morris is not qhaiiesd in
many wsys, but besaAss he lasks that
initiative neeessafy for competent
ieadsrs4ip. Tie kdtesstss srtieis Is
in tAs 3Syts&st. and full OF high.
soun4ahg ifrststsHefes. Let rs have
the fxSts, Sh4 II MI. Morris IS LEAD.
1ng IA the right direction, every Ne.
gro. sA0u14 and weai4 follow HIM;
The Negroes Of MtAnsapeHs need 4
Fepi seeHtAtivs, chosen by them, pot
one ssieste4 fsr theM by the whits
people. 1ke Star does not ebjset 70
Hr. Morris o. any real issAef. AZ Il
a we are struggling and Aa-s as
leader. Il n the faait Of tAs ieadsr(?}
~ the Ssiiowefs7 II M. Morris Will
felEe the iss4 fsT the rase's. bene9t,
then the Aavessts and tho Star should
do the drixiAs. H. is pp TO M. Nor
ris and his Advssste.
4sa4EFvst sst 8,s u -
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
Negro ssleetiyes Warmly Welcomed
at Atlanta.

Atlanta, Georgia--Some parts Of the
South may be opposed to the Negro
Soldier. but Atlanta, located in the
heart of the South, gave as warm and
as cordial q welcome to the Negro
draft men as it did to its white draft
men when they began to arrive last
week. The Atlanta Constitution calls
attention on its first page to the ar
rangements made for tho reception OF
the colored men, and to the camp
activities for their enjoyment which
are being organized. The Constitu-
tion says that these camp activities
for colored men will vary in no way
from those organized for the white Sc
lectmen. Every effort will be made to
minimize friction and misunderstand-
ing.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
WISE OR OTHERWISE
AS soon as a mans mind
ceases to broaden 1t begins to
contract. y


As soon as a mans mind
ceases to broaden it begins to
contract. .
1t is the woman with the lat
est gown who is generally latest
at church.
It tales smart man to con-
ceal from others the things he
doesn't know.
Many an ambitious public
movement should be classified
as lost motion.
A good man never goes
wrohg-sometimes the had in
him predominates.
Sins are like chemicals; the
more you ana,yEe them the
worse they smell.
Many a girl marries the
wrong man becaIse the right
one failed to ask her.
Appear In public as often as
you can. for soon you will play
Vanished" on the stage Of
oblivion.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
SOME REFLECTIONS

The politician with a wornout issue
n a weather-beaten signbOard indeed.
The man who marries his divorced
wife certainly displays the courage Of
his convictions. ar
When fellow swears that he would
die for her he usually means that he
would die Of old age.
That back-to-the-farm longing al
ways seems more intense after the
crops have all been harvested.
The idiot who imagines that he cum
understand the woman who keeps hef
husband guessing is in for z Jolt.
It Is possible to know what You are
talking about and still not be able TO
make the other fellow comprehend.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
STUDENTS HONOR MISS JEFFREY
Central High Seniors Elect Her Pres
ident Of the Musical Club.

Miss Marfenne Jeffrey, our talented
and popular pianist, was unexpectedly
but deservedly honored by the mem.
bers of the senior class OF the Central
High School OF this city this week.
She was elected president OF their
Musical club. new organization prin.
cipelly for the study OF advanced pi-
ano music. It begins with a member.
ship of 80 members. Miss Jeffrey has
been for several terms pianist OF the
High School orchestra and has proven
herself a musician OF extraordinary
ability.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
PatrIet,s Il the Done.

A couple Of kilties were walking
down fremont street when man be-
hind them remarked to his companion !:
There 60 two good patriots. They are
not only willing to bear arms for their
country, but hare legs as well."-Bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
SCHOOL TEACHER DISMISSED.

Miss Grace Lealtad, a teacher in the
Sixth grade Of the Hill school. St.
Paul, has been dismissed by the Super
insendent, because OF o petition circu'
lated and signed by parents. who OBJ
jected to having a Negro woman teach
their children.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27

has special stock of
Fall Hats of the Latest Designs
No two pattern hats alike. Hats
made to order. Prices reasonable.
Workmanship guaranteed. Phone
Mic. 3744.
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ELECTRIC HAIR GROWER soc.
Overton's High Brown Powder.
Testimonials.
Mrs. F,ssie Taylor, 6S3 Mississippi st.
81. Paul and Mrs. Nancy Wade. 1402
Fifth Ave. &c., Minneapolis and others
have sent testimonials recommending
Madam Harris Preparations and Hair-
work.
MADAM M. HART.
sos 18th Ave. S., Minneapolis,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
HOMEMADE PHILOSOPHY

The greater the man the stronger
his sympathies for humanity.
No one knows the value Of pretty
face better than they who are de-
formed.
With the rich man politics is for
profit. with the poor man 1t Is gen.
orally prejudice.
Slowly, slowly the day is dawninf
when men will break awny from their
mental masters and boldly admit that
to work for humanity is the one thing
ncedful.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
MethodIsts Active In Ro,n..

Elaborate plans for new buildings
have been made for the American
Methodist Missionary college at Rome,
tally site ON Monte Mario already
,as sen Obtained.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-10-27
THE WAY OF THE WORLD
The world likes a good loser,
much better than q bad winner.

The world likes a good loser,
much better than bad winner.
Half the fun in this world Is
thinking Of the fun you are going
to have.
Next to getting a new dress,
what a woman likes most Is get
ting a new dress just a little
oftener than her neighbor.
A woman's idea Of a perfect
husband is one vino can throw
soiled shirt anywhere but in the
middle Of the bedroom floor.
Some fellows act when they
tell q young girl that she Is beau
tiful as though they were telling
her something she didn't already
know.
Marriage is like any other
form Of contract; it's no good
when it's entered into by people
who don't want to live up to its
terms.