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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
SHORTENING THE HAUL.

A good many years ago the country
was treated to many dissertations on
the problem OF getting rid OF the mid
dleman, and that individual was the
object OF much contumely and con-
demnation. In fact, one Of the minor
political parties was held together
primarily by the hatred of this COM
ton was looked forward to as one big
stride toward the commercial millen-
FUN. Those most concerned about his
aggressions were the farmers. for
they had TO suffer most in the way Of
decreased profits for their products
because of the heavy tax laid upon
barter and exchange by this same
middleman. Nowadays the shoe is on
the other foot, for II is mainly the
increased price OF all necessities to
tho consumer that IL attracting public
attention. AS n political question,
however. the middleman has ceased
to be an issue. A saner view OF the
laws OF commerce has shown the ma
jority that. whatever be his sins and
shortcomings, the middloman was n
necessary part OF our business system,
and until a new system could be put
into effect he must be reckoned with
and paid for his services. The prob
lem OF getting products direct from
pI oducer to consumer Is as yet un-
solved and the mlddleman IL treated
with moro charitable considera ton,
altho II is recognized that his ellmina-
ton. were such thing possible,
would add to the prosperity OF both
producer and consumer.
Hut new element has entered into
tho calculations. Transportation has
become more rapid and less complex
The job of the middleman Is grad
ually being dispensed with by devel-
| opments OF tho times, instead of by
political action. The latest PROPOSE
ton is the establishment OF motor
truck postal routes for the transfer
OF produce to market. The automobile
industry has become such an esseh-
tial part OF twentieth century life that
this development occasions no sur
prise and little opposition. Should 1,
become practicable to carry fresh prod
uce quickly and cheaply from II,
source TO the buyer, there would be a
great saving OF much that is now
wasted by spoilage and because OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
TULSA DAILY WORLD, SUNDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1917

lack OF adequate transportation. In
this year when producers OF foodstuffI
have exerted themselves to produce
unusual crops OF everything possible
! in many places produce has rotted In
the fields and at depots because there
was not adequate means to carry 1t to
where there was q market, at the
same time that at other places actual
distress existed for the lack OF these
very products that were going to
waste. 1t Is very desirable that some
better means should be found to not
only grow plenty to eat. but to get
these staples in the quickest way and
at the least expense to where there
are hungry mouths to consume them.
This is as much conservation as any
thing Mr.. Hoover has proposed. and
upon this development rests largely
our future prosperity, as we'll as In
dustrial peace.
The scheme, should IL prove work.
able, will be welcomed by all except
perhaps the much abused middleman.
Every such plan tends to reduce his
usefulness and compel him to seek
other fields OF endeavor. Should the
problem of quick and cheap trans
portation from farm to table be
solved. his occupation would be gone.
But, for the general good OF ALL the
change would be welcomed. What
ever tends to cut down the expense in
time, cost and wastage in the trans
portation of foodstuffs Is n boon to
humanity. That cost may be reduced
by quicker transfer, by fewer men to
handle the stuff in passage, or by
smaller fees to those who do the
handling, and will certainly make it
possible for the producer to get higher
prices for what he produces at the
same time that It reduces the price
of what he buys to the consumer.
There Is no commercial utopia, and
never will be, but this kind of re-
form would be a long step in that
direction. The old-t antagonism
to tho middleman as class has
faded away. except in few cases
where individual tyranny mas kept 1t
alive, but there would be few TO
mourn his loss II his job was taken
away from him and he were forced to
become an economic force that adds.
instead of detracts. from general pros
perity. If the farmer can get bigger
prices and the housekeeper live
cheaper at the same time, nobody will
cry because few men have to find
new Jobs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
SWAT THE CHOKER.

Betty Bradeen Is out in crusade
against the high collar. and we fer
vently wish her godspeed In her ef-
forts. While most OF us men are COM
PEELED by convention and tho styles
OF tho day to wear Il collar that
punches into tho Adams apple and
gives us habitual feeling OF being
smotherod, we are decidedly opposed
to having the dear feminine creatures
subjected to like indignity. No man
looks dressed up without collar and
tie. according to popular conception,
capable Of the best mental or physical
efforts while so encumbered. The
women, tho, have shown us the way
TO emancipation and we have reJoiced
so long in their freedom that a re-
turn to choker methods would be de-
plorable The humorous paragrapher
has, of course, had n lot to say about
low necks, and some hypocrltical pur-
lists have even attempted to make 1t
n moral issue; but serene womanhood
has wisely laughed to scorn alike the
objections OF one and the ridicule Of
the other. Whatever woman wears,
or doesn't wear, has long been con-
sidered legitimate prey for the humor-
found some objection to every style as
II came along Neither one deserves
serious consideration.
But there will be women to adopt
any mode that comes along, whether
It he sensible or not. whether it be
costly or cheap. Men are always slaves
to slow changing conventions. Women
are slaves to rapid changes. Neither
can much reproach the other. But a
third objection to low necks on the
ter OF health. They are worse misled
than the purists and more to be
Stunned than the heartless para
grapher Covering the neck" says
mcnts that will not be forgotten. even
II they do not end In doctors bills
and serious Illness IL is as easy to
accustom the throat and chest to air
exposure az to bare the face" This
Is n truth that many seekers after
hygiene fail to grasp. Often pioneers
In good health have been ostracized
or their children driven off the streets
because they dared to put sensible
and sane clothing practices into ef-
feet Convention is all powerful and
no endeavor to improve the public
health can be successful until this
us from the high collar.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

(By the LAYMAN SIsTERs)
In four parts.
Time-Now.
Place-Any place.
Part /.
He: "My own Irma." Put on Your
Pumps and Bring Along Your Dancing
Shoes" "Everybody's Doing It."
She: Listen to That Dixie Band!'
He: what Do You Want to Make
Those Eyes at Me For?"
She: Because / Love You So."
He: Let Me Call You Sweetheart"
She: "Oh. Johnny"
He: pray for the Lights to Go
Out"
He: THE Bells Are Ringing for Me
and My Gal"
Minister: DO You Take This
Woman for Your Lawful Wife,"
He: I'm Afraid"
We: "You Need Sympathy"
Part 3.
THE Honeymoon Express"
"a Little Bit of Heaven" I'm Tha
Little Bungalow"
Part 4.
Uncle Sam: Johnny Get Your Gun
Get Your Gun. Get Your Cum" "Youl
Country's Calling You"
He: "Mid Campfire's Cleaning
Mid Shot and Shell, l VIII Be Dream
ing of Ny own Blue Bell"
She "Good-bye, Good Luck, Goo
Bless You"
He: Goodbye, Broadway; Hello
France"
She: Poor Butterfly"
Later.
But, when He's Long. Long Wa,
from Home" Who'll Pay the Ren
for Mrs. Rip Van Winkle?" 70
There's Little Bit of Bad in Ever,
Good Little Girl; They're All tn
Same"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Tom, Dick and Harry in Fraternalism

Therefore, know your limitations. Seek
that which may be found. Infinitely
more to be priced is contentment In
overalls than lack of peace in broad
cloth. Only he Is master of his happi-
ness who is honest with himself. who
knows what work Is his and who does
1t with singleness Of mind and with all
the strength and skill that God has
given.
Some Of our greatest men have said
that the o>>Salls. whether they wave
from a clothes line or cover the body
Of man. next to the Flag of our
country, Is the greatest flag where
upon the sunlight or shadows fall, and
the quicker they are soiled the quicker
real progress begins
Knowledge alone does not make
men better, but kindness does.
Knowledge confers power and kind.
ness prevents its evil application, 20
both must be inculcated.
Keep the front door open and meet
all comers. Every diamond was Q
rough pebble at one time.
So then. my brothers, whether you
be q 5anitor or Judge, salesman or
senator, merchant or mechanic, tailor
or teacher. baker or banker, you are
all Tom. Dick and Harrys-you are all
soldiers of an equal rank In the great
army OF humanity which uses for ~
ammunition the principals of our or.
der. purity aid and progress. one for
all and all for one, and which always
acts as a golden key that opens the
gate to the great highway that leads
US to that goal we are all striving 70
roach while here on earth-happinea easl
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

The following are a few quotations
by Col, George Griffith, national d.
rector, of Oklahoma City, being In
spired by having heard r. ]. Hen
ning's talk on why the l.. 0. o. NJ.
Took in Tom. Dick and Harry"
No labor truly done II menial In
the sight OF heaven. He that fills
honestly the place for which he is
fitted is no mans inferior. am as
much to you az you are to me;
whether / be a carrier Of hod and
YOU a senator Of the nation. We can
not all be Solomons. Shakespeares or
Rockefellers. Nor. for the sake OF
humanity, was It ever designed that
we should be. The linnet does not
cease its song because II lacks the
wing of an eagle, nor does the ant
work any less contentedly because II
cannot gather honey as the bee. In
the mechanism of the world there are
no useless and unworthy parts. Each
in its place Is a master. =.
There Is always room at the topP'
exclaims the flippant philosophers oil
today, seeking to spur us on. 1t 10
false incentive. Twas never intended
that we should all be climbers" We
are az near to heaven at the foot OF
the mountain as at the summit, how
ever lofty, that does not rest upon Q
great sea level. Whosoever. therefore,
gains the mountain top Of material
greatness owes II to those who stand
beneath. An Edison. a Carnegie, q
Mark Twain is not someone apart; he
is a brother to us all. Tho worlds big
men are but the expressions Of oul
collective thots and energies. No fol-
low being so far unrelated to us but
that when he reaches the top, % dc
you and I.
No man knows all things. There II
not anyone, however wise he be. tina,
may not learn something from you
Apelles took lessons OF 2 cobbler. We
are all necessary one TO the other. In
the final analysis there 10 no distino.
ton; "all men are at last OF q size. "
Do not, therefore. my brothers, be
disturbed by those evangelists OF the
strenuous life who slap you on the
back with the admonition to be some.
body, II you are filling faithfully your
present Job. II Is man, not God. who
ranks tho rose above tho dandelion.
You deceive mono but yourself II
you think to shirk tho part assigned
to you In the business Of the universe
You cannot be what you are not
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

pleasure Is to them n proposal OF the
devil. They take no Joy In their reli-
gion because their religion consists In
an eternal lodging Of sin, instead Of q
sturdy and militant assertion OF their
right as children of the living God to
all the JOY that mundane life can
give. They are the Joy-killers for
others, and, instead of scattering hap
piness in the world as did their Lord
and Master, they go about dispensing
gloom. They are TO be pitied, for true
piety consists In doing the VIII Of
their Lord instead of confining them
selves to the avoidance of apparent
evil.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Congresswoman Rankin OF Montana
wants girl pages appointed in tho
house. oh. we'll women are always
wanting something. and we suppose It
won't seriously affect Jeanetto's
health to want female pages.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

while wondering what has become
OF the old-fashioned people. how
about the disappearance OF the neigh
b9r who used TO send you biz loaf
OF her bread on baking day7
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

II the federal authorities continue.
members OF the ]. w. w are liable TO
! ONE acquainted with the fact that
traitors in the time of war are some
times handled In an unpleasant man
ner.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Idfa in Oklahoma

Life In Oklahoma
City, the capital OF
the state. is about to
become something
Of a burden to the
folk who in the past
have been in the
habit Of existing
without accomplish
ing anything Of a
worth while nature.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Business Methods.

An elderly lady entered q chop and
asked to be shown some tablocloths.
Tho salesman brought . pile and
showed them to her, but she said she
had seen those elsewhers--nothing
suited her.
Haven't you something nswf" she
asked.
The clerk then brought another pile
and showed them to her.
'sThess are the newest patterns" he
said. "You will notice that the edge
runs right round the border and the
center Il in the middle"
isn't that lovely," said the lady.
Il will take q half dozen of those"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

However II Sherman could fare
forth to Europe looking the war situa-
ton over bit We believe ho would
make an effort 20 strengthen his de-
scrlptivc eXpletive.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Prohibition evidently does not pro-
hiblt in the state OF Washington. y
sea serpent 20 feet long was recently
seen off the coast OF Puget Sound.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Berlins official dlsapproval OF
Count LuXburg's conduct should not
be interpreted wrongly. Berlin dis
approves the counts conduct in get
ting cauEht.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Thus far about the only thing that
has been established at that Red Oak
trial is that tho jury couldn't agree
and that some persons were mur-
derod at Vlllisca.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Dear Miss Glenn-Wo are four high school
girls asking advice. We are II years old
Frequently our boy friends chang around" il
public places with girls who are not in tht
same social class as we are. We do no
know the girls personally, but public opinion
is against them. How shall we treat th'
boysi Should a girl call boy down. whe,
he places his arm the back Of her chair
Also is It proper for a girl and boy to q
car riding at night by themselves Is 10
o clock the right time for boy and girl.
each 10, to say goodnight Four High School
Girls.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

We believe congress should harken
to Secretary McAdoo's plea for more
81 bills. a substitute for the nickel
will be needed soon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

careful survey OF tho situation
shows that villa is the only expert
trouble maker who Is not working.
The rest OF them are booked solid.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Ham Snys;

Some fools rush In whore angels
fear to tread. Others try to heckle a
speaker on the platform.
4 ripo old age is that at which q
man seems to be most easily pulled.
And maybe folks will believe Tom
Lawson next time he accuses Won
Bernstorff of crooked dealings.
II folks who borrow were as anx-
ious to pay back what they borrow
as they are to borrow what they bor-
row, what n pleasant world It would
bel
A neighbor 10 a person who will
put up with your kids meannesa
when you can't do II yourself.
Going by the bone-dry sentiment.
the way to treat man best 10 not
to that him at all,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

And Senator I.aFollette will not en-
dorse the war that will start when he
announces his candidacy for re-
election.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

However, II the Chinese can't fight.
II might bo well TO remember that
there is n lot OF laundry work con-
nected with an army.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
1890 Chummy Roadster.

Our city cousin on the farm
Has nerves In horror start
Sne makes a date to drive and he
Shows up In two-wheeled cart
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Heretofore the world was unable to
see anything beautiful about the
overalls-there are many of her now.
however.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Senator LaFollette OF Wisconsin an
nounces he hopes to serve his country
for 25 or 80 years yet. Some OF Bob's
close friends should inform the sem
ator that this is a pretty good time to
start serving.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

You may have noticed that the man
who speeds his ear the fastest has no
place to 20 and nothing to do after he
gets there.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Took 10 Amia

"Evsr smoke any Of yous wife's
cigarsf.s asked F1ubduh. With intent to
pull q wheese.
Certainly not" sAid Wombat stiff
ly. what would my wife be doing
with cigarsf"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Ono Way to Got Even.

A Beaumont man IL making q good
fight for careful driving. He 10 suing
for $4,000 damages from the man who
run over him with an automobile,
Some Of us can afford to allow reck.
less drivers TO run over US II we can
collect heavy damages.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

The managing editor who dlnned
II into the ears of his reporters al
ways to be accurate and write only
the facts got his. in the Atchison
Globe office few days ago. A cub
reporter, in writing up a public meet
ing wrote that 3.999 eyes were fixed
upon the speaker. What do you
mean by making a fool statement
like that" snorted the managing edi-
tor to the cub ''ro be accurate -
replied the cub reporter; there was
n one-eyed man in the audience"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Oh, That's Different.

She-They say girl loves at 16
what she hates at 26.
Oldboy-Don't you believe It'll What
about chocolate bonbons?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Up-to-Date Thrones,

How was the performance Of
'Hamletf'"
mot bad, but tho stage manage.
mont was atrocious. The throne used
by the royal couple was 30 shaky I
thot every moment II would topple
over"
THAT wac . distinctly modsrA
touch. Most thrones are like that
nowadays"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Handling liquor In the vicinity OF
Tulsa may pay well, but It's risky. as
the Miami soda dispenser can testify.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

1t would he fine II the flat feet and
the cold feet were on the same young
man.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Mems styles, we learn. are to have
military swagger. Very fine. But
wouldn't regular soldier suit better ?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

We wonder II this food conservation
program will affect this falls church
suppers?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

one OF the beauties of the selcctive
draft is that no one can hire u SUD
stitute or send proxy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Keeping your mouth shut Is the
safer way.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Prepare thyself for the next Liberty
bond call.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

"I'm neutral" takes its place among
the dead languages.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
SUN G r I MS
BY d. d. HAMILTON
A Sannla Of IL.

A Sample Of II.
What Is this camouflage we near
80 much about2'
"A brand-new father trying to ap-
pear delighted over the looks OF his
youngster."
Hard Luck.
A butch In the town Of Lorraine
Sold six bits worth of bacon In vain.
He started to chop II
And happened to drop II
And never could find 1t again.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Victim of Circumstances.

Dear Ham: In the southern part
OF Oklahoma are two towns by the
names of Ada and Maud. A certain
man looking after leases was COM
PEELED, on account of a breakdown,
to sleep out in the country all night
between the two towns. He so wired
his wife, naming the towns. He now
has q little home to so to and can't
10 there when he wants to-. r. X.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

Mayor Thompson OF Chicago, in an
nouncing himself a candidate for the
United States senate, states he will
stand on his record. Bill will have to
do lot of reducing or he will fall
thru.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07

49,. &. - worth while nature.
Following the success of three or
four hack drivers in holding up meek
citizens.
And the failure Of the police de-
partment to arrest any of the bandits.
The police chief has issued an
edict.
1t Is the intent and purpose of the
edict to convey the gladstone tidings
that every man in the city who Is
not engaged In some sort Of useful
occupation is to be arrested.
At this time 1t would appear that
about the first mess Of men to be ar
rested under the chiefs edict would
be the police force itself.
From all announcements the police
force isn't doing a thing useful.
Other than drawing their checks
every month.
So far as arresting anybody.
They haven't been doing much.
Occasionally they might arrest a
| person under the influences Of intoxi-
| eating whisky.
| d. All whisky Is supposed to be In
| toxicating, we understand.
But some people there have been
selling colored water for whisky.
| And II doesn't stand to reason that
they could arrest man for becoming
stewed on colored water
| When they do arrest a man that is
drunk il Is because the man is SO all
fired soused he can't get away from
the law.
At least, that is the impression
gained from the chiefs edict.
Mayor Overholser not having any
thing to say.
We suppose Overholser is mayor.
He hasn't broken into print for
three or four weeks.
And being strangely silent on this
occasion.
It might be that he isn't In the
mayoralty seat any more.
It is passing strange that he would
overlook an opportunity to get his
name In the paper.
, Or permit the police chief to make
a statement without his sanction.
However, we hope he gets all those
useless citizens arrested.
1t will be a good thing to do.
We might even make a few sug-
gestions.
They might arrest the following:
Retailers Of hlgh-priced milk.
, BARRIERS who cut hair on Saturday
Street corner visitors.
, Men who sell water for whisky.
Men who raise tho price on near.
beer.
And cigarets.
Or they might arrest the entire
town as a sort of an innovation.
ABSOLUTELY!
:
Do You Know Him?
. Smith-What do you think oi
Brown?
Tomas Rrowp siri Ho Ia ono OF
those people that smack you on the
back before your face and hit you ir
the eve behind your backl