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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
WAR TAKES MOST OF COPPER OUTPUT

ord with predictions that 3O-cent metal
will go by the board when the war
ends. If production is to be main
tanned at Il high level, prices will be
called upon to bear the brunt of the
postwar reaction. There are produc-
erS who feel hat the American out
put Will sag back within a year or
two after the conflict is orer to where
it was in 1918; others are persuaded
that it will not again fall So far I'M
less something happens to injure bust
ness all over the world. There are
producers w4o look forward to Lucent
copper after the war demand has been
cleared away, While others think that
quotations will not drop under 90
cents. \ great deal us regards both
production and prices, it is said in the
trade, depends upon legislation, which
"ill permit American exporters to co
operate in sales abroad.
1916 Prices Break All Records.
The average price of copper in 1916
was 27.-02 cents i pound. according to
the records Of the Engineering and
Mining Journal, compared with 1928
cents the Year before. December
brought the highest average for any
month. with Il price Of 31.S90 cents.
While III November the average quo
tation was 30.G21 cents. The prices
OF lolo were never approached in amy
other Year in the history Of the indus
try.
Spelter was sold at an average quo
tation OF 12.S0i cents a pound. against
l3.232 cents in 1913, n slump in the
middle Of the year working to keep
the average under that of the precea-
ing T. months. Lead, on the other
hand, sold 1T G.0oS cents. compared
with 1913 cents in 1915 and in De-
cember the average price for the
month was 80 cents.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
%2p
Gathered Smiles
FORESIGHT OF POOR FARMER

A certain Woodworking farmer had
sent his son TO Il good preparatory
school So that he might early begin
TO receive the best instruction. For
mis- study of music the boy mad 10
have "A violin, but he was such Il little
fellow that his teacher thought that II
50 called half violin" WAS Ill that
was necessary for him. According To
the Me@-eAlorfer Biaetter. the father,
whose resources had been sadly taxed,
was ioath 10 part with the money tor
the Instrument, but finally did 50.
The Toy made rapid progress, and
aerame 50 proficient Chat a half violin
was no longer good enough for him.
Again he went to the music store with
rs father, 70 whom the salesman
showed tile entire stock Of victims. The
parent WAS apparently dissatisfied
with all vt them, and his gaze wan
dercd round the shop seeking for
something better. Finally he saw a
vi%cloncello.
Well take that huge violin there"
said he, rs Il smile of satisfaction
spread over his c~ountenance. THE
10y Won't outgrow hat right away"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
SALE OF CIDER IS STOPPER
Nice Discrimination Needed to Tell
Whether 1t Is a "Wet" or
"Dry" Drink.

Wooster, O.-"SWeet" cider is barred
In Wooster following n visit to the
city representatives of the state liquor
license commission. The men sam-
pied the offerings Of local restaurants
which have been selling cider at 5
cents Il glass.
Then they conferred With the city
police authorities and the dealers We're
requested to discontinue the sale of
cider to "avoid complications"
No charges We're made that the cider
had accumulated more than its allow
ance of alcohol, although it is said to
be more in demand when a nice dis
it is q wet or dry town drink.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
MAY ADD CUBIT TO STATURE
Berkeley Scientists Discover Sub
stance at Base Of Brain to Make
People Grow.

Berkeley. Cal.-Scientists ut the
University of California have diScov-
cred the substance that produces
growth in the human body. it was an
nounccd. Tcthelin is what they call
it. II is in the pituitary body 1T the
base Of the brain, and by retnrling or
accelcrating its functions it may be
possible. according to the Berkeley
scientists, to control the stature Of hu-
man beings.
Announcement of the discovery was
made by DR.. T. +. Robertson. profess
sor of ~hiochemistry. who said thnt he
had succeeded in isolating tethelin and
that he believed it was the first time
in the history Of biological science that
it had been done.
Doctor Robertson said his expert
ments covered a period of four years.
lie said the Ultimate importance If the
discovery made by him and his assoc
ciates could not be estimated ut this
time.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
DO YOUR WORK THOROUGHLY
Will Be found Hard to Make
Improvement On.

Charles Kingsley has given this for
muln in one of his books and us Il GER
tain and safe prescription it can
scarcely be improved upon.
Make it q rule" he said, land pray
God to help you keep it, never to lie
down ut night without being able to
say Il have made II human being
at least Il little wiser, n little happier,
or Il little better this day."
At first thought it does not seem rs
though this should be a very difficult
course to pursue. The important
thing is 10 make up your mind to live
up 10 this ideal then, after that, 1t Is
Il matter of living nne day at u time,
one day Of thoughtfulness, one day OF
helpflllness, one day of closer compan-
ionship with those who are near and
should be dear to us.-Anon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
WOULD SERVE FOR FATHER
Son Of a Banker Convicted of Murder
in Texas Would Go to
Prison.

Waco, TeX.-A sons devotion to his
father was witnessed here recently
when Roscoe Watson, 4 member Of the
Texas National Guard, told Judge Il. I.
Munroe that he would like 10 assume
the penalty assessed against his father.
I. X. Watson, who was guilty Of the
murder Of John S. Patterson. state
commissioner of banking and insJr-
ance, and sentenced to % Years III
state prison.
The jury took the ease at night at
six o'clock, and the verdict WAS re-
turned next morning at 1928.
Watson, it was charged. shot Pat
tcrson 1T league on August IS, after
Patterson had closed the Farmers and
Merchants State bank at that place,
Of which Watson was president. Pat
terson died ut Waco on August -.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26

Janozt Itigo. gypsy yiolinist, was
once the husband of the late Princess
thilnay, who before Ter marriage to
tie Belgian nohleman was Clara Ward
Of Detroit. Her father left her many
millions when he died. Rigo met the
princess when She and the late king
Of Belgium with members of his staff
We're dining in Il restaurant III Paris.
Itigo played and after the performance
kissed her hand. A few days later they
eloped, dressed as gypsies. For IL
years the princess showered him with
presents. Today he possesses Baskets
of jewels worth many thousands Of
dollars given him by her. The gypsy
talks Of nothing now but Clara Ward
and her generosity to him. Of her gifts
and their romance. He declares h
left him 100000. He is play
ing in Il New York restaurant, and de-
clareS that when the war is over he
Will claim his fortune. The Goa he is
wearing III the picture was presented
To him by the late King Leopold of
Belgium.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
LIVES WITH BRAIN EXPOSED
Top OF Head Blown Off by Shotgun,
Bernard Archer, May Yet Re-
cover Health.

Mckittrick, Wis.-Bernard Archer,
of this city. is still living. after part of
his skull was blown away by the dis
charge of his shotgun. The movement
Of his brain can plainly be seen.
Archer was returning from Il clay
bird shooting event when a rabbit ran
across the road in front Of him. In go
ing through the brush his gun was
knocked from his hand and was dis
charged us it struck the ground. He
was still able II walk into town after
the accident and has ~ been un-
CONSCIOUS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. l did SO, my weakness dis
appeared, l gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds Of
garden work. shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. / can
not say enough in praise of Lydia E.
PinEham's Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
fish them for the benefit of other
women."-Mrs. NJ. 0. JOHNSTON. Route
D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
FOR PIMPLY FACES
cuticura Is Best-Samples Free by
Mail to Anyone Anywhere.

An easy, speedy way to remove pim-
pies and blackheads. Smear the affect
ed surfaces with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, bathing some min
utes. Repeat night and morning. No
better toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26

from my age that
when going up
stairs | had to go
very slowly with
my hands on tha
steps, sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought | should
have en- operation
and my friends
thought would not
live to move into
our new house. My
I~-~L%@ r,,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Wisdom.

wives, as a rule, are more liberal
than husbands" remarked the Sage Of
Sla ihyviile.
why do you think SOP quericd the
steptical person.
"8ecau,e,' explained the wisdom dis
or. "tle Wife who has il mind Of
hH NJ is always giving her husband
81 eos Of it,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Creating Atmosphere.

"This movie of Camille is rather
good
"Ies, but l miss the stars hacking
cough. That was always Il big hit on
the stage, you know"
True, III If you will notice, the
depressing music"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Possible Exclamation,

Wedderly-I wonder why Il spinster
nearly always has a cat or a dog for a
pet?
Mrs. Weddcrly-Oh, l suppose she
wants some animal that will stay out
at night occasionally, 50 she will have
something to worry about.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
One Wisdom

will?
The lawyer have tried to, but it
is in you: late husbands handwriting
and can't make anything out of II.
The Widow-Well, if you are unable
10 make anything out of it. there can't
be much in it for the rest of US.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
A Reversible Proverh.

Mrs. B.-Too bad Mrs. Smart always
has such abominable weather for her
afternoon teas,
Mrs. W.-1cs; she eve pours, but
il rains.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
A Masterpiece.

"This %apoStrophe TO water is suit
able for scrapbooks."
"a fine tribute. eh:'
Yes. 1t was written by Il preacher
who never touched a drop of alcoholic
liquor in his life, but he could not have
been nor surprised If he had been adj
dressing a large pitcher of ice water
on the morning after Il New Years
party
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Just Possible.

"In some parts of Africa" snid the
returned traveller, one can purchase
a wife for Il pint Of Common glass
beads"
WELL rejoined the fussy old bache-
Tor. mo doubt Il good wife is worth
that much
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Put 20 the Test

Ter (arising from the piano)-Do
yasl play, Mr.. Sloboy?
Hin-No; but I'm thinking Of taking
2ns. I've a splendid ear for time.
Her-lndeed, by the way, Was that
e5e8cn or twelve tile clock just struck?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
She Already Knew Il.

Il wish | knew some way to make
q hit with her"
Tell her you are not good enough
for her: that usually gets Them
"She has already told me that"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
The DIAGNOSIS.

Slowboy-Doctor, I'm troubled with
insomnia. Frequently I tumble and
toss in bed all night long. What do
you suppose is the cause of it?
Doctor-Well. 1t Is just possible tina,
YOU are worrying over that bill you
have owed me for the last two years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Wanted-A Million.

"If l only had Il million dollars" ex-
claimed the angry father.
"And what would you do with 1t,
dad:" asked the maynard son
I'D disinherit you the first thing"
replied the old man, as he amputated
a large hunk from ii plug Of eating to
bacco.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Rinht Away.

Il understand Mrs. Bangs knows all
the details of that latest divorce scan
dal.'
rs that so? l shall call on her to-
morroW.'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Must Be Crooked.

"Heware Of that fellow Slithersby."
whats the matter with him!''
II overheard him say to one Of his
rronies, Now, you and | are practical
men,"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Yea, Verify.

Most females would silent be.
Oft Keeping quiet for a week.
II they'd among themselves agree
To always think before they speak.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Not for Him.

Ragged Rogers-Wouldn't you like
to have fame, Griggsy?
Grimy Griggs-Naw. Dey say dat
fame is a bubble, and there's generally
soap In bubbles.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Information Wanted.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw?
Iaw-Wcll, what is 1t, son?
Little Lemuel-Is painting the town
red Il cardinal sin?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Possibly.

,IIdge-There goes Professor Wise
and his wife. He's deaf as IA post.
Naggs-So? l suppose that is why
his Wife dresses so loud.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
A Roland for an Oliver.

Actor don't want that bum doc
tor. He's a butcher.
Doctor-Then I'm the right kind of
q doctor for a bad actor; | can cure
hams.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Tender Hearted.

He-Do you know /. was the h9p-
piest moment Of my life when you
promised to be mine?
She--I can't bear to refuse any man
that asks me to marry him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Which LIS What Ii Mas

Il see the word obey is to be left
out of the marriage ritual"
YES, the church people evidently
thought the ritual was no place for q
iOEe."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON HER HANDS
Too II to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-t'For two years I
was SO sick and weak with troubles
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Yea, VeriIyi

Here's a line of truthful dope
We've evolved after a tussel:
Some men have too much hope,
And too darned little hustle.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Beginning Right.
u s. Government BUYS Il

In choosing associates, and in max
ing friends, begin ut home. Acquire
the friendship of your wife.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
In Charity's Name.

Aimee-Oh, what Il lovely ring! l
never noticed it IN your finger before.
Hazel-Of course not. It's my en-
terday.
Aimee-Really? And how much did
you pay for it, dear?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26
Politically Economical.

"pid | understand you to say Dub
waite was a close student of political
economy"
Yes; in one sense"
GLOW is that?"
The last time he ran for office he
spent less than one hundred dollars,
and that was borrowed money"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26

she-I simply can't stand your hot
temperS .Ily longer.
ti"-And l cant stand your cold
dinners any longer.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-26

China has the longest national hymn.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25
RED CROSS CLASS.
FOR NURSES HERE
DietetiCs and Surgical Dress
ingS Lecture Subjects,

Oklahoma girls, here, your chance
foryou who have a desire to enlist in the
service of Uncle Sam az Red Cross
nurse A class in elementary die,etics
and in the preparation Of surgical dress
ings will be formed in this city,
Oxlsy Here.
This announcement was made BY G.
?. Oxley, field agent OF the American
National Red Cross from the mountain
division. who is working in Oklahoma
City in the interests Of the Red Cross
chapter here
There has been a constant inflow OF
applications for enlistment in the mill.
tary service as a Red Cross nurse. To
become such a nurse, intensive training
is required This class will he one
means Of furnishing the needed ns,rue-
ton
More than $500 has been subscribed
this week at the diiieren, booths in the
Lee Huekins hotel and at department
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25
COULDN'T Stand
ANY EXCITEMENT
Suffered From Nervousness And
Weakness And Would Just Go
To Pieces, Il Excited, Writes
Georgia Lady.

Winston, Ga---"I am taking Cardui
righ, now" write, Mrs. Alice Green, OF
r. F d. |, this place II suffer very
much at my and from nervous
ne. and weakness. This i, the third
time ! have taken IT, The first time
was about four years ago. Had
a great deal OF headache and was so
nervous all the time tho, couldn't
stand any excitement at all.
II got excited would jus, all Civ,
way end 60 to pieces. My sis,er-in.
law told me first about Cardui and /
began to take it. | could tell a big
difference in my strength before | had
taken a whole bottle was about well
by the time had taken J or 4 bottle,
and soon got so could do all my
work.
The second time | took il wa, las,
fall ! think ! overwotked picking
cotton and doing my housewora 90,
so bad ,ha, | suffered very badly a, my
So | began taking, Catdui again.
| took bottles and | immediately be.
gan to improve and iel, better than |
had in long time weighed lS4
when ! finished taking il. more than |
had in long time"
Cardui the woman, tonic. ha, won
the confidence Of It's users BY the re.
suits which they obtain. Try i,.-Ady.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25

man very rarely marries a foreign
woman
The clergyman referred to at the be-
ginning of this article critici1es the
American woman because he saws she is
always gadding about instead Of spend
ing her time in the kitchen as does the
German hausfrau, Well. what of it? II
the American woman is clever enough
to plan her work better, to have more
kitchen conveniences, and to get through
her domestic labors so that she has
time for clubs and reading and outside
interests, she should be praised for i
rather than blamed
Certainly nobody will claim that
American husbands and American chill
dren don't get plenty OF good, well pre-
pared food Their looks show that
they do, and statistics declare that only
one family in ninety keeps servants. SO
the wife must do the housework
Another thing the clergyman lam
basis American women for is for dress.
ing too we'll and not looking dowdy, as
middle class foreign women do. Score
again for the American woman She
can take a cut paper pattern, a few
yards OF cheap cloth, and a sewing ma
chine, and evolve creation that looks
like $40 instead Of 70 cents. Moreover
certain taste and style and way of
wearing things are indigenous with the
females Of this country that makes the
poor woman look as well dressed as
the wellto-do woman does abroad We
have no peasant women in the u. s. A.,
and none that look like peasants
No man need be afraid OF marrying
an American girl She'll do her part
II he will do his And there's no dan
ger OF losing her in time OF need She'll
stick through adversely as we'll as
prosperity. Ifayou will 90 down and
attend a session OF the domestic rela-
tions court. you will observe that there
are practically no husband deserters.
but the wife deserters keep the Judge
busy handing out warrants 1t is the
men who have quit on the job when
things got bad at home, not the women
II i'll becomes anyone in this country
to speak disparagingly OF American
wives when practically all OF US are
the children and grandchildren OF those
heroic pioneer women who followed
their men into the wilderness, and with
their own hands helped blaze the path
of civilization from the Atlantic to the
Pacific and from the Gulf to the St
Lawrence All the hardshins that the
men endured the women endured two.
iold. All the perils that the men dared
the women dared a ,housandfold. be-
cause they braved the dangers OF
motherhood with no science or skill Of
physician to help them in their ex-
tremity
And these women. who had the
strength and courage to do and dare,
left behind them worthy daughters, who
are Just as ready to stand back Ito,
back, fighting with their husbands as
their foremother were. Read the
stories OF the successful ,elf-made men
OF today and you will find Just such a
wife working, saving sacrificing
pushing him on to the goal.
There is nothing the matter with the
American wife. She's all right. Three
cheers for her
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25

out Of Oklahoma City June for Wash
inston, D C., where the annual reunion
Of ex-Co6federates and Sons and
Daughter, Of the Coniederaoy will bs
held
The Oklahoma train will takf tl,s
northern route and stops will be made
At a dofsn cities Orators of the south
will make talks.
Letters to 800 mayors OF Oklahoma
towns were mailed yesterday by Brant
Kirk, division adiutAnt general Of Ok.
lahoma, in which Ne outlined arrange.
mfnu for the trip.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25
Railway Chiefs.
Cross-Examined
at Rate Hearing

WASHINGTON, MAY Is. - Cross
examination OF executives of western
railroads was continued today at the
interstate commerce commission hear
ing on the IS percent freight rate in
creases Counsel Of shippers endeav-
ored to bring out facts to show tina,
the emergency which the carriers con
tend exists, can be met by them, out
of surplus funds or otherwise, without
an increase in rates.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25

stores and other places for the Red
Cross Yesterday SlA was donated to
the girls who are helping in the cam
pagn this week New booths are being
opened every day
New Booths.
Red Cross girls established them
selves in the Colcord building and in the
State National bank building yesterday
Tomorrow they will move into quarters
in the American National bank build
ing, Browns c. O. d. and in front OF
the Strand theater.
Work in the supply room in the
Chamber OF Commerce building is in
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25
BOARD APPROVES
LIGHT Rate CUT
By||esby Directors Send Notice
10 Committee Here,

Directors OF the II NJ. Byllesby
company of Chicago, owners OF the Ok
lahoma Gas & Electric company, have
definitely approved the new electric
light and power schedule adopted by
the company a, the insistence OF the
Chamber OF Commerce investigation
committee. Word OF the approval came
this morning to s. NJ Gloyd chairman
OF the committee. in the form OF a tec-
gram from Chicago.
Under the tentative agreement be-
tween the committee and Oklahoma
Gas & Electric company representatives
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25

reached about two weeks ago. reduc-
tions Of approximately 20 percent will
be made before January ! in lighting
and reductions OF about 10 percent In
power rates. Meter deposits will also
not be required BY property owners.
1t is expected that the new schedule
OF rates will be published within the
next few davs BY the local company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25

creasing with ever accelcrating activity.
Societies OF many kinds in the city are
cooperating in the task of making
needed supplies for the soldiers Wom-
en- from ou, OF town who are visiting
here are doing their bit to help
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-25
COLORED PEOPLE

can have nice, long, suaish, hair by
using Eselsnto Quinise Pomads, which
Is Hair Grower, no, q kinky Hair
remover You can see the results BY
using several times Try . package
Pt'ee 2Se by mail on receipt oi stamp,
o. coin. Agents wanted everywhere
Write Tor Particular, Exelen,o Med.
cine Co, Atlanta, Ga, --