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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
SAVING THE WHEAT CROP.

THE GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT shows poor
condition OF tho winter wheat December l. With
America and her allies needing billion bushe, Of wheat
next year to aid in putting the klbosh the kaiser 1t is
something make optimist view with alarm and steel
himself for whcaess days ahead Yet long residence
in the wheat belt saves Us from despair It is something
OF established custom say general rule TO kill
the wheat crop several times between seeding aud harvest
but these tales which bull the market sometimes bull IN
other respects aud the wheat crop saved about as often
a, is killed Even since the December report was com
piled there has been rain and in many places along
the great wheat way and he is undertaking much in
long distance prophecy who attempts TO say what
the harvest moon will reveal
In Kansas las, year for example many wheat fields
were winter killed by competent authorltc, crop, and
mortuary statistics Many cncrprng farmers plowcd up
the deceased cereal IN order to raise feed
hogs, etc But they had lazy ncighbors who refused to
start over again The rain which falls on the just and the
unjust revived the stricken field, OF the lazy husbaudnen
and they harvested about thirty bu,hcl, the and
lived happily ever after Nor is this isolated instance
the history Of those who reap that the hungry
may be fed So We shall face the situation with some
chccrulncss although eating corn bread whenever Mr.
Hoover says so but firm in the faith that the only famine
viii be of the box car or harvest hand variety.
Farming whether raise wheat or corn or oats, or
Belgian hares something OF a gamble to be sure
Weather is uncertain; druuth and flood may come and
even prices for the product, aren't crnch But farming
differs from the other games Of chance that most OF the
gamccrs acquire motor cars and other luNurc from time
to time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

The skirts arc a whole 10; roomier
than they we're few years ago And
there's a reason The girl. discovered
that those tight skirts hageed at the
knees Just like mans pants.
If it wasn't for the fact that they arc
anxious to develop a good appetite some
men wouldn't take any exercise at all
What has become OF the old-fashioned
man who used to devote a portion OF
Monday and Tuesday to Discussing the
Sermon
A young fellow can get along nicely
without a watch until he falls in love
aud has 10 have something to carry Her
picture in
We know lot OF sports who can't
understand how a man in Bone Dry
State gets any fun out OF gong fishing
This /, a queer world We know a
cross eyed man who think, the funniest
thing IN the world is man who i,
bow legged.
You can always tell when girl has
new clothes She can't help acting as
if nobody else has
We do a lot OF bulling about Child
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
HTST0RYBITS.
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

One Hundred Years Ago To-day.
lSl7.-Ghc British under Sir Thomas
HlSlop and Sir John Malcolm dccisively
defeated the Mahralta> at the battle Of
Mahcidporc
Seventy-Fiye Years Ago Today.
lS42-Rt Rev John Dubois, Roman
Catholic Bishop OF New York, died in
New York City Born in Pari, Aug.
"A, l7o4
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lSol-A new constitution for the Aus
TRAN empire was promulgated
twenty-five Years Ago Today.
lS92-Grcat financial disturbance in
Argentine a, a result OF the civil war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Just roll up their sleeves and wade
right into greatness
What ha, BECOME OF the old-iaShioncd
man who used to carry a snuff box in
his vest pocket
As long as woman would rather be
we'll dressed than be President we arc
not going to do much worrying about
the political .uturc Of this Nation.
\ man gets sore if YOU make re-
marks about his new clothes A wo-
man gets sore If you don't
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
AN EXAMPLE IN PATRIOTISM.

AT HENRIETTA the other day thirteen newsboys,
- hustlng newseS will earned Sis, then gave it
all TO the Red Cross Considering their meagc earn
ings, and how they toll for such pittancc theirs is
fine example OF patriotism which older folk should honor
and emulate Doubtless those boys have their faults and
aggravate the passing pedestrian with their persistence
and smart remarks. But they will not grow up to be
saekers for they not slackers now Like the widows
mS their donation in proportion to their enough
hne the more aiiluent into forgetting tghwad tend
,zWees and doing likewise Few grown men aud women
with their greater understanding OF this momcntou, Crisis
would care to admit that noisy newsboy is their supc-
ror in patriotism and vet there is the evidence which
demands prompt enrolment in the Red Cros, by every
one who wishes 10 prove otherwise The time j, short until
the campaign closes, DO it now
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

hoods Happy days But how many
men would like to go through the
monotonous grind Of going to school
again
Why is it that children would rather
do an crrand for a neighbor for nothing
than do an errand ior their own parents
for a nickel
And just because a man parts his
hair in the middle is no sign that he has
a woll-balanced head
Some men are born great and others
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
THE BARTLESVILLE STATION.

ESTABLISHMENT at Baulcsyillc of an experiment
station of 4he bureau OF mines for the investigation OF
problems relating to the petroleum and natural gas indus
tries naturally thrills that town with local pride Which
is perfectly proper, but its advantage the whole
Of Oklahoma is also important In the beginning 1t ad
yertscs Oklahomas established place ono Of the greatest
Gl.producing states of the nation and Advertising pays
The establishment Of federal experiment station is sub
sanal evidence Of government recognition of our standing
IN the petroleum industry and opportunity for dcc copng
the industry
Even important right and in the future is
the actual service the expert oil employed there by
the government will render the oil and gas companies
OF the state Now before is important that the
states wonderful oil resources he developed fully and
rapidly as possible The nation and its allies need oil
in great quantities, the advancing price being sufficient
evidence OF the Unprecedented demand The advanced prices
also give impetus to the work Of development and operation
to full capacity and at such time expert advice is
tain TO prove invaluable
The Bartlesyllc station will not Of course prevent the
chances and uncertainties Of the oil game but it will at
least lessen the risk aud avert some mistakes which might
otherwise be made 1t should prove a good investment 10
BartlesyiIc and the country at large
Senator LaFoeue probably feel, more lonely in this
country than he would in GERMANY
II you don't eat less meat and less wheat now you
will after awhile when the Huns over to share it with
you.
Chances Tor biIIonbush wheat crop icing less than
anticipated there should be corn fed citizens from
An Oklahoma City refers to his wife as the Gen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Has a Kick Coming.

Atlla and Herod approached Satan
and Salutcd respectfully
well, what is the trouble" asked
Satan
I'VE would like to be transferred to
some other ward in Hell" they replied
"Why?" demanded Satan
"Thc Captain Of a German U-boat
has been placed in our ward" they re-
Piled and We cant stand the dis
grace"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Gosh

Nnhomcn tMnn) Pioneer
George Nelson came home from North
Dakota Wednesday morning He has
been breaking out on the wheat line
for the past two months
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Famous Stakes.

Table
T. Bone
Tenderloin
Tent.
Sweep
Miss Dutch Sabm
Another clever man ! know
Is t'nClc Ezra Hawks;
lie may be hard OF hearing hut
We knows when money talks.
Detroit Free Press
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Germany is willing to talk peace basis OF no IN
IDENTITIES and annexatons Just stick around and the
kaiser will make better terms than that before he gets
through
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Wniters

"Thc service in this place is terri
bic" said the First Diner
yes" agreed the Second Diner "Thc
lest walters in this hotel are the
guests"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
nffI

Said topper PLEASE buy me u drachm
You don't know Just how thirsty
RChm;
can drink gasoline.
And / don't mind hcnzine.
But fOr water / don't care dlChm
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
OLDST0RIHS
IN New
Twenty Years Ago.
7t0m Ire TINES TILES


Twenty Years Ago. n
Tho imitation. have b,cn issued 70,
, J,r,,no and ,,rl n,rty =, ,hc bom.
nj Mr. and Nr, % II Fuswnr,h ne,t
MONDAY evening.
yc.,,rd,, , hal, famed dccr c.,aood
from .,u,,,,n and made orc,,
race op Wcl Reno followed by A
crowd or yclIng h,y, and mem ''
Cotton seed for sale q, Church and
Harrab', - cent, busbcl
-
C. Scott ma, arrived ,o ,i,,t Ar and
Mr., Scott
~
At p,,.l,,.,i,. n, ,il fl,
cottage on North Broadv,, o / l.
Baumaun for 5000
-
Warren T. Moore, who has been
lately chief engineer with the Metro
po.lan Street Railway company, has
surnt.Yn and will hereafter have an
Office all of his own al lI8j Main
rne,ncc,. m IL, WV, Wv, W ''' ''S' '''
70 '' '''' wy.
George Cook who ha, been hclpinas
the SINGLE Statehood movement along
at Cbrcmorc rctrr,cd vcs-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Names is Names.
Our Daily Special

Miss America Furst lives in Philadcl-
phia, Penn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
The Wise Fool.

"Ihc pen is mightlcr than the sword. "
quoted the Sage
and the hatpin is mighticr than
either commented the Fool.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Lnke McLnkn Saws.

BETTER To Learn BY Doing Than Tie
Learn BY Being Done
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Do Your Bitl

Your duty don't shirk.
We need" said Bin Nearing
"A little more work
And a little less cheering
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
MOI

A number OF boosters have asked il
Joe Swallows, OF Algood, Tenn, can get
a lob as bartender in the Club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Mr. Hoover looks so well led that some are lurou, to
know he practices what he breaches
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
In Darkest Moo YAwk

A travelling man tells us that he met
a woman in New York City who i'm
agincd that her Hudson seal coat was
made from the seals captured in the
Hudson River.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

a soldier in Oklahoma City on leave inform, Il, that
here lot than ten commandments he has learned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Is That Sol

Is IhAt OOI
There's nothing unusual about the lady
named penn.
who learned 20 scratch matches hy
watching the men;
The men now have boxes imported
from France
And scratch matches ON them instead
Ot their pants.
"A Y NJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

II isn't too late yet to contribute to The Times Santa
Claus fund and such gift will make your Merry Christ
So not to mention the child it benefits
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

National prohibition is still some distance hence but
there is little doubt that it the way. And when II
comes record will be established in long dry SPELL,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Chicago woman has been granted divorce because
her husband drunk for two year,, Some women ar,
so impatient
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Cotton seed for sale at Church and
Ildrrah> H. cent, a bushcl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

An Oklahoma City refers to his wife as the Gen
eral" because she is an able fighter and usually in
command.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Mrs 7 { Franklin. a sister of A..
G. Scott has arrived To visit Mr.. and
Mrs Scott
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21
Fifteen Years Ago

N l. Blackwcldcr Ia, sold his
cottage on North Broadway to !. ].
Baummn for 5000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Senator LaFoleue probably feel, lonely in this
ountry now than he would in GERMANY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

II you don't eat less meat and less wheat now you
will after awhile when the Huns to share it with
YOU.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-21

Chances Tor biIIon-buhe wheat crop icing less than
anticipated there should be more corn fed citizens from
now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
THREE KILLED
five WOUNDED
II CAPTURED
German Raiding Party
Storms Trench Held
By U. S. Infantry
Pershing Cables

Washington, Nov. Alarmed forces
under the American fias have had their
first clasl with German soldiers in an
attack which the Germans made on
first line trenches where the United
States troops had been taken for in
structions ant three Americans were
killed, five were wo4 nded and l. cap
tured or missing The war department
made this known tonight on receipt Of
a dispatch from Gen, Pershins show
ing that the German forces soon after
learning the position lof the new enemy
from overseas had launched a desper-
ate effort 10 overcome them. The leu
ton attack came i'll Tile form Of heavy
barrage fire which isolated a salient Of
the American trench and apparently
left Il small force OF Americans al the
mercy of their enemies That the AM
orleans fought gamoly is shown ~
Pcrshings report Of q prisoner bcing
taken.
How some Of his troops esca ped
bringing This German back with them
is not told in tho brief dispatch Of the
American commander. The United
States troops were taken in charge OF
veteran French soldiers to a quiet por-
ton of the long line that runs from
the North sea to Switzerland and for
Cable dispatches for the past Il hours
have been telling Of artillery activity
somewhat above normal" but still not
of anything like the furious fire on
other portions Of the front,
A Cryptic Dispatch
Yesterday q rather cryptic Berlin
official announcement told of North
American" prisoners being brought in
Continued on Page 2-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05

Board is A War Board" the decision
states. The owners of the shlpyards
are, for the duration of the war merely
agents of the government Employers
and employees must realize the war has
changed their relation To each other.
The government is inSistant that ships
must be built and built promptly. Il is
equally insistant that standards of liN-
ing must be preserved
The national program requires an
increase in the output of ships from
100, 900 tons turned out in 1897, tn g.
100000 tons in 191SS. This neCcssitates
installation wherever possible of the
two and three shift system. The board
urges representatives of organized la
Dor and EMPLOYERS concerned to work
out in cooperation with agents of thu
government plans for tn" more rapid
training of skilled workers in tho dill
ferent crafts"
Summarizing tho decision Secretary
Harry r. Seagcr of tho board said:
Cooperation Is Uroed
'Th" board did not feel justified in
forcing on the taxpayers of the CONN
Try VINO hcncct"rth must pay for tho
Ships punt. tho higher wage that the
1'iioidcldtjoil III merely local aspects
OF the situation might have warrant
"a. 1t urges employers and employees
10 accept tho decision in tho spirjt Of
loyal cooperation and do their utmost
to help the government win tho war
by turning out the ships 50 urgently
required"
All members ~ tho board left for the
East today.
representatives of tho craftsmen met
in secret conference. discussing the do
cisior. Tho decision Of The board was
reported to he unfavorable to them.
Craftsmen Win Appeal to President
Mcguire, adding to his declaration
that an appeal t. The President would
be made. I'd:
II do not believe the men will leave
their iob.. believe organized labor
will he found patriotic enough to hold
Continued on Page 4-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
.HERTl|NC TO APPEAR
BEFORE REICRSTAC

London, Nov. 4.--Count George F.
Won Hcrtling. he new German [mpe-
rial chancellor. conferred on Saturday
with Cen. Won Ludcndocff, CHIEF Of the
general staff. and Field Marshal Won
lIindenhurg in the presence. Of several
leading Recommendations according to
an exchange telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen today.
Chancellor Non l'er,linG'~ ncGotia :
tons with regard IL the cntrN Of par
Lamentations into the cabinet, adds
the report. will have to wait his return
from Bavaria, about the middle of the
present month.
According to the Amsterdam dis
patch to Reuters Limited, Count Won
Hcrtino will make his first appear
ance before the EeichstaS on Nuvem-
her ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
Germans Compel Belgian Women
to Build Dugouts Under Fire

British Front in Belgium. Nov. A.
,By The Associated Press) Belgian
women and girls are being compelled
to build concrete dugouts under ar
tillcry fire. The statement that this
form of slavery has actually been prac-
ticed is recorded in the diary. Of a Ger
nan soldier who was recently captured
lie belonged to Landwehr division
aud was personally in charge of a
large number of these unfortunate
Bclgians, who were daily herded to-
Ecther and taken to a zone near the
German lines to perform manual la
Dor of the hardest kind in constant
danger of death The soldiers diary
tells the story as follows:
Women and Girls Work Under Fire
:. --l..-. -.--a Fl
Il am going to give another INSTANCE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
18 BODIES
Taken from Ruins of
Rescue Mission
Ten Are in Hospital Probably Fatally
Injured in Paterson Fire-Identifica
ton Of Some Victims impossible as
Records Iost-S5 Asleep When
Flames Started

Paterson. y. j.. Nov. .,-Eighteen bodies
have been taken from the ruins Of the
Salvation Rescue Mission in this city
which was destroyed by fire early tcday
Ten men are in hospitals with probably
fatal injuries and many others were less
seriously hurt in leaping from windows
or the burning structure
Identification Of Some impossible
Identification Of all who we're killed viii
he impossible, the police believe, as the
records Of the Institution were lost il
the fire. There were So men asleep when
the flames started i'll an old frame build
Continued on Page 4-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
ALI. REPRISALS
Recommended by Braz
Are Agreed Upon
Brazilian Chamber Of Deputies Follows
Lead of President in Acting Against
German Agrees iors-Great Britain
Offers to Aid

Rio Janciro. Nov. AN the meas
lIres recommended TO the Congress by
President Braz as reprisals against
German aggrcssions have been agreed
to ny The committee of the Chamber
Of DEPUTIES. These included annul-
mcnt Of contracts for public works
entered into with Germans; prohibi-
ton Of new land concessions to Ger
man subjects; control Of German
banks and the eventual annuIment Of
their licenses; extension Of these
measures to German commercial
firms; prohibition Of the transfer Of
ownership of German properties, and
the intorment Of German suspects. In
addition the committee action author
ICES tie government to nullify all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05

Of the incfficiency of the German an
thorities. Since the 18th instant 30
women and young girls have been
working at concrete dugOuts at Leke.
AS f,eke is in the zone of fire and was
shelled no later than yesterday, this Is,
another case in which we cannot un-
dtrstand tho action Of the authorize
II this is not taken by way Of reprisal,
thcn it is shameful deed on the part
of Germany, which cannot he sur
Passed even in imagination. The civil
population of Leke was evacuated
three or four weeks ago and now
women and children arc compelled to
work at the concrete dugout3 of the
village.
1T is a shame that such steps
should have been taken, whether there
Is reason for il or not. J am sure 81
the facts which ! state, for. it is my
duty to take 4 gang Of ~ women to
Like every morning and bring them
back in. the evening"
Red Cross Workers Shot Down
An illustration of the German dlsre-
gard for the laws of war and humanity
can be found in an incident which oc-
Cured, the other night near HouI-
tholst Forest: The British heard cries
Continued on Page 4-Cei. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
LABOR ADJUSTMENT BOARD
FIXES MINIMUM WAGE SCALE
Announces Its Decision in gard to Pacific
Coast Shipbuilding Yards = Declares Dscrim-
ination by Employees in War Time Would Be
Intolerable hmm Craftsmen to Appeal to Pres
ident .r.x

San Francisco Nov. 3-Unifortn min
imum wage scales for Pacific coast
shiphuildine yards, a guide for all
slipyards in the country. were an
nounced today by the / United States
Shipbuildng Labor Adjustment Beard.
The decision effects an Increase Of
from 10 To 30 per cent over the old
scale here. although its uniformity
makes it lower in some localities than
TIC temporary scale now in force.
First Decision of Board
Tho decision. the first to he handed
down 10y the board, declares that en-
ploNes discrimination. interfering
With the defense Of the nation in time
Of war. against s"-called unfair ma
terials would he intolcrab
There wont he many ships built I'M
der this scale declared NJ. J. Ma
Tie metal trades craftsmen of the Bay
district r. believe the entire ship
building staffs Of tho Pacific coast will
appeal to Wilson aGair5t the decision"
Based on Living Cost
The scales are based upon the in
crease in the cost Of living since the
beginning Of the war, it was stated.
Seventy-fve thousand men must he
employed in the Pacific coast ship
yards to carry out the governments
program. The hoard decided. That
means 10000 skilled mechanics more
than employed now. The board will
urge the department 81 labor to en-
tend the federal employment service in
California. Oregon and Washington to
supplement the trades unions unable
to supply skilled Workmen.
SF,ipbuiIders Governments Agents
Tho SShipbuildins Labor Adjustment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
lt,"Gt lt,17l
kcnrebec Does Full Duty

~ justice 20 ali il mast 10 noted that
'hr estimate VAS arhitrarily base ~.
the census figures and in some cases
these would not he truly representative
Of III" tamli' in any district. Eut on
tn" whole il viii re sccn that they arc
reasonably right, They show that now
as always. kennetcc County has dom
her full duty. The government tell,
rs that three factors viii win the war,
men. money and food" Kcrncbcc
Continued on Page +CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-05
CATHOLIC LEADERS
TO SUPPORT ITALY

E;cmr Nov. 4.-The gravity of the
situation and the fusion of all parties
INTO one national entity determined at
II. odds t" drive the cnem>. from thu
mother soil. apparently according to
i,l.h officials has reached even tbs
Vatican where it is realized it is adj
.is,.hle t" abandon any efforts toward
is2co. fcr the present. at least.