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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
RED oRoss FORMS
CIVILIAN RELIEF
ORDER FOR CRY
Ccsn,lnusd From PsOs ~

ernment To the soldiers families would
not meet the requirements OF the cases, "
said Mr. BeSrb
"Our soldiers will never feel tina,
their families are being neglected cn
account OF tho bread winners absence
The principal need that Mrs Mccartney
has discovered So far among these pco-
pie is employment and for the time b..
ing we will concentrate Our forces on
this line Of tho wo k'
Mr. Bearly said that the social wei
fare OF the people would be look, after
as would their housing condit IS and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

bought two cars of coal Tor immedi-
ate delivery, to be sold IN small quan.
titles. Onfy one local dealer hsG coal
and he was unable to make deliveries
inside OF a week following receipts OF
the order There was much suffering
among the poor. and the city estab-
ished schedule OF prices ranging
from 10 cent, for ~ pounds TO $l.D
for An pounds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S-Wth an
enrolment OF nearly ljy0O00OO new re-
cruits as the result OF tho Christmas
lriye, directors OF the American Red
Cross today estimated the organizations
total membership at lS0O0O0 The new
enrolment augmentS regular mem
bership OF S0OO,0OO. announced week
ago at the. opening Of the Christmas
campaign
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
NO CHILD WITHOUT
TOY, NO HUNGRY IN
CITY, SAYS DR.. URCh
tconunusd From Page iJ


OF stockings. caps, shoes, underwear
quilts and other clothing
Charities Cooperate.
The Salvation Army, the Provldcnt
association and numerous individuals
are distributing Christmas baskets
this year, but all are cooperating in
order that there may be 40 overlapping
The local Elks, who usually distribute
Christmas baskets, have given their
charity money to Mr. Urch this year TO
be used to relieve suffering after the
holidays
Numerous individuals are taking
children into their own homes on
Christmas, having them as their guests
at Christmas dinner and otherwise
showing them the time OF their lives
The following are the latest contrlbu-
tions received by Mr Urch and the
Times, The total OF the fund on
Christmas morning is Sl7o264
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

y40E0NS agree that IN cases Of
WA nrSi:.s Gsd !: & sr4 Wounds, The
- 49, - EFFICIENT antisepti.
I lep2lio1 peoe(tly, thep u no DANCE
= Dseel1r1 ~ ~ wound begins 70
q 60 yer ~ op man os beast
ON y ~ IDEAL ANTI.
TIC ~ HEALINC AGENT
Y htce Et ~. n M and 81 %
n Wbg1lhN Dsvg Cs~pspy .--As,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
Crew Appoints Committee.
Iavissrstiss to the Pale and siehly.

The Old Standard general strength
enins tonic, GROVES TASTELESS
chill TONIC, srouses the liver, drives
ont malaria, enriches the blood and
builds up the system A true tonic for
adults and children. % cents.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
Pile. Cured in 0 TO "a Days.

Druggists refund money il PALO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching
Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles
First application gives relief 50 cents
ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

10 the colors to inform her BY calling
Walnut SjSS. Offices VI be estab.
lished downtown when the work be.
comes more advanced
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

provide holiday cheer for the soldiers
and sailors OF the United State. and the
allies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
With the u s Fleet

BASE or AMERICAN FLO.
TiLLA IN BRITISH WATERS.
DEE, S--Evety sailor in the ilo.
tina had a real American Christ.
mas. The sailors ate turkey and
mince pie and had all the other
trimmings that 20 with a Christmas
dinner There was music AZ meal
time and a few hours of duty and
each sailor was happy
Jackie was a Bit anVered At
santa Claus for being late with
MS parcels. letters and card, from
the folks back home bu, he will
console himself when he finally
gets them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
New York

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-New York,
Qsistmas spirit today was unchecked
var Charitable organization, re,
P9ta6 that despite the extraordinary
4Dnee1s made upon eyeryone's finances
l esils ef the needy were even more
0eNptly answered than in normal
DG Usssual efforts were made n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
Dlls!EvIkI TRY
|sFDR REVOLUTION
Of AMERICANS
Guns and Ammunition Are
Found on Russian Ship,

A PACIFIC PORT, Dec Port
officials today found packages OF am
munition, several hundred rifles and a
sunber OF bags filled with reyolvers
under the cargo OF hides ON the ShIlkS,
. Russian freighter. which arrived here
Friday night under control Of lis Boil
sheyiki crew. Officials said the car
tridges fouad in the ammunition pack.
sges contained slugs such as arc used
b. the Germans on the eastern front
II the munitions were intended for
he |. W. W., officials said the Shllka
probably intended 10 unload her cargo
here and then proceed to some pre-
arranged obscure spot on the coast and
put the rifles, revolvers and smmuni-
tion asohre
Captain May Be Intsrnsd.
Among the federal agents working
ON the ship were some who said they
believed the munitions were sent by
the Bolsheviki to the !. w. w. to TO
ment revolution in the United States
10 further Bolsheviki principles
Captain Boris Dorgal and some
members OF the crew probably will be
interned. officials asserted
Saturday night unverified rumors
we're circulated that the vessel carried
$4,000 sent by the Bolsheviki to aid
the defense Of the |, w. W. under trial
In Chicago. Officials have found no
trace OF the money
Crew Appoints Committee.
"An investigation TO determine the
purpose of those in charge Of the ship
will be made Immediately" the United
States district attorney here said we
know that the Shilka is manned by a
Bolsheviki crew and apparently in
charge OF a committee OF five that took
the vessel over after the crew mutinied
few days after leaving Russian
port"
Officials continuing their search to-
dsy discovered a large quantity OF
liquor and number Of J. W, w news
papers aboard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
KANSAS TOWN BUYS COAL
TO RELIEVE THE FAMINE

ATCHlSON, Kan.-To relieve
coal famine here the city council
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
In Paris

PARIS, Dec, 2S.-For its fourth
war Christmas Paris has taken on
. decided American color In ad-
dition to the 500 American soldiers
regularly stationed in and around
the city there are in Paris 1000
or more on leave from camps, in
GLIDING a number who have seen
service in the trenches. The other
regiments serving behind the Brit
ish front and who were recently
engaged with the Germans are rep
resented and there are also several
hundred sailors from an American
patrol fleet off the French coast
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
Christmas
washiagtos.

WASHINGTON Dec. '2S. Quiet
ceremonies. in nugber, marked the
celebration Of Washinstons first
war Christmas. President Wilson
spent the day surrounded by his
family and messages from Secre-
taries Baker and Daniels, convey
Ing the nations appreciation went
fosward to soldiers and sailors at
homo and abroad. The president
and Mrs, Wilson attended church
and later a tree was lighted for the
presidents grandchildren Mem
befs Of congress remaining here
ever the holidays spent the day
quietly in their homes OF hotels.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
Holy See.

ROME, Monday, Dec. 24.--Pope
Benedict today received the mem
bers Of the sacred college for an
exchange Of Christmas greetings.
in answer to an address delivered
BY Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli
dean Of the college, the pope re-
newed his recommendations for in
cessant prayers for peace. The
holy father expressed hope for
brighter future and rejoiced al the
liberation OF Jerusalem.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

OF stockings, caps, shoes, underwea
quilts and other clothing.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

,.~ The Red Cross gave away 15,- 900 presents. My box was filled with raisins, tobacco, handkerchiefs, pipe, nuts. hints and several other
 hings The Red Cross is doing more than most people realize. Their work
 sh ,lld be pushed, It means lots to lots of fellows. Any time any of you can do anything for the Red Cross, te sure and do it. In another letter he refers to the arrival Of the boys from the South in the midst of one of the W, st blizzards in years. The Red Cross was the first to reach them with knit sweaters, toboggan caps, scarf5, comfort kits, and other things badly needed to prevent discomfort and sui Herring The busy Red Cross knisters of his cn,'ntry cannot know what an important work they ao e doing.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
RED GROSS nHIvE A GREAT SUCCESS
Reports Indicate Members Added Will Even Exceed 13,0OO,.
 900 Predicted.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Further re- turns today from the Red Cross Christmas membership drive indica-e that the total enrolment would be even in excess c.c the 13,000 900 fore cast last night.
 Mess ages received during the day reported that 240,000 members had been enrolled in the New England division and that the campaign would tc continued the remainder of the week
 The Rock Mountain division, with quota, of 1S1,000 reported 240,000 members, with returns incomplete.
 Almost complete returns from North Dak0 a and South Dakota indicate that the Northern division will pass it's quota.
 With 200 out of 480 chapters not reported, and Wi h several of the larg- CT cities yet to be heard from, the Southern division, Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina has enroll ed 243,000 It's quota is 43S,000, but the managers are ccnfident this figure will be reached.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
LIST YOUR INCOME
Government Official Will Be in Ash"
 down February IS to February 2S.

The new War Revenue Act extends the income taN t.. include all married persons having net income of 5000 or over and all unmarried persons hay Ing a net income of 1000 or more for the year 1917. They are required to report their income, on a form pre- scribed for that purpose, tc me, or one of my deputies, on or before March l, 1918. Net" income is the amount left after subtracting expenses (but not family expenses, money used to pay off the principal of a mortgage, new ma- chinery buildings or improvements) from the gross income. If the remain der is $2,OO0 CT $1, 900 then the person has 70 make return of income and pay tax. If he doesn't report he becomes liable to penalties of from $20 to 5000 fine or Imprisonment. It is the taXpay- CTS duty under the law to go to the Government and not the Government s business 0 gc' to him. He Is supposed 10 report his income for 1917 before March 1, 1918.
 To make it easy for tax payers to report their incomes and to assist them in making out their reports the Government will send a man into your county. He will be at Ashdown ccn- tinuously from February IS 10 Febru- ary 28, 191S both dates inclusive. He will lave his office in Court House Building and may be found there every day He will have an ample supply of income tax forms, thus making it unnecessary for taxpayers who shall c:ll upon him to ask my office fer them Inasmuch as his stay in your county will be limited to the date specified and he will not be returned to your county again, it is Of the utmost importance that all prospective tax payers take advantage of his presence there by calling upon him on one oe the dates suggested, the earlier the date the better Any one in doubt az bout being subject to tax should call upon him. He will make no charge for his services, and will freely give all assistance within his power.
 Respectfully,
 JACK WALKER, Collector.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
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 ARKINnA iIEWs
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/ Arkinda, Dec. 27.-(Special) )-Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Phillips spent Christ mas here from Paris, Texas They re- turned Friday. Dr. and Mrs. E. B, Bayliss and child iren are visiting here from Weeks, Ark, Christmas was quiet and the people seemed to enjoy themselves very we'll, but not as usual. Too many loved lcles gone to the war The conditions brought the following verse to mind seeing the old people that have enjoy, ed so many Christmas with all at home:
 We bid you welcome here Christmas
 Time tho finding us doomed with sorrow.
 Since loved ones ale buried beneath
 the brine, and others may be tc.-
 morrow. J. E. Guthrey and Mrs. Maud Evans took Christmas joy trip to Winthrop Thursday
 There was large crowd at the Christmas tree Monday night. All had nice time. There were lots of nice presents on the tree for the little folks and older people as we'll. Santa Claus distributed some beans among the little folks that he told them he got off the North Pole, which they took freely believing to be so. Prof. F. T. Edson conducted the business of the Christmas tree. C. IL. Jennings is going to Shouts, Okla, again before long.
 Bose Chappoll l.4s come to his right color since tto Holy Roller meetings suspended
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
PROTECT YOUR CATTLE FROM ANTHRAX AND eLAckLE0.

Anthrax: Anthrax can be con trolled successfully by vsccinating with serum and spore vaccine. Spe- cial permission must be had from the State Veterinarian before treating for this disease.
 Black Leg: Black Leg affects calves under two years old. but sell dom attacks older cattle. For it's control cattle are yaccinated with Black Leg Pellets or Black Leg Ell. trate. Black Leg Filtrate is the mos. successful treatment.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
The Pacifist a Constant Menace.

No greater dangers confront demo- cracy than these which may arise from drifting, from mental or moral fatigue, from confused advice, from entertain ing dangerous fallacies, and indulging in friendly optimistic sentiments to- ward an impsacable enemy. These are the dangers which extreme part izanship and pacifism breed. The pacifist is a constant menace; the mere partisan criminal; and especi- ally obnoxious is the vain omnis cient partisan to whom the fua ure is an open book who alternately rags the public and assaults it's enemies, cen sures everybody and everything ex- cept himself, indulges in irresponsible criticisms and misrepres entations causing unwarranted popular cen fusion and unrest, generally, giving aid and comfort to the enemy. These things must be abated through force of an aducated public opinion if possi- ble; but, in any event, must be abated. David F. Houston.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
TIME TABLE
Memphis, Dallas < Gulf Ky.

Daily Except Sunday, .Eastbound Leave Texarkana 7:30 a. m. Arrive Ashdown 8:30 a. m. Arrive Hot Springs 5:30 p. m.
 Westbound. Leave Hot Springs TOO p. m. Arrive Ashdown 4:05 D. m. Arrive Texarkana 4:50 p. m.
 Sunday Only EastbOund. Leave Texarkana 7:30 a. m. Arrive Ashdown 8:20 p. m. Arrive Hot Springs 3:30 p. m.
 Sunday Only Westbound. Leave Hot Springs 9:25 a. m. Arrive Ashdown 4:03 D. m.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
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..a.t saaa .Meua # 4s5 if Hands c. 0lA G#eiais-Congress to GIag ltec Earnings of
 a4e-5yar Period.

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 hing 3.}. Zee. 26-Government .. ,s:e0 n operation of the na- i.aa tati.oaas fer the war was pro ,,.i"ed by Pre- ident Wilson tonight t9 become effective at noon next Friday December 28.
 William 6. aIcA1o1. retaining his place aa G.e e44lao as secretary of the :i.a54ss. is placed in charge, as director cf railroads.
 Every r:ttsaaa eaGsGed in general .ransportaae9 with i s appurtenances, iaelu4ing .;azns'lip lines, is taken c.ar and all .lteias will be operated as 5a2 Uaaer tae director general.
 h a statement accompanying his proelama ion the pres ident announced tat ss soon as C~,asross reassembled Le will recommend legislation guaran- teeing prc-War earnings and mainte- nance of railroad properties in good repair.
 Government backing will be given to new issues of railroad securities that ready market may be found. The presidents move, although forecast f,,' weeks, came at this time as a great surprise to nearly every tody in Washington, including rail- road officials It fad been generally believed he would await the reassem- bling of Congress before taking any sep. He acted through Secretary of War Baker, under authority confer re,. in the army appropriation act. Same Management. Direct management of the roads will remain in the hands of railroad officials and the Railroads War Board, comprised of five railroad ! heads will continue to direct actual operation, under Secretary McAdoo's s general supervision.
 The chief practical effect of gov e1nment operation will be to permit ce'nplate unifcation of all rail sys-
 ems, imposs iblc under private opera tioa by reasons of statutes prohibit ing pooling of rail traffic and earn ings. The roads themselves had gone as far as they dared in this direction and it became known only today that they had been warned by Attorney General Gregory that violation t.f all. i-pooling laws could not be permit ted
 I This situation was fully realized by | President Wilson, who, in his state ment, declared the roads had gone as | far as they could and that already some systems were endangering their earnings in at empting unifcation. i Although the proclamation applies to all electric lines engaged in gen. eral transportation, local interurban systems are specifically exempted.
 ConGrea5 will be as ked to guarantee earnings equivalent to the average net operating income of each rail- road in he three-ycar period ending June 30, 1917. Railroad experts esti- mate that t'lis will cost the govern | Tent next year in the neighborhood of S100 0G0, ,000, which can be raised in l;rge part by increased freights if ! the Interstate Commerce Commission gran inc reods' application for the | 15 per cen rate increase now pending ! Otherwise it will be paid largely out of the government funds
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

Cas-, inc production in the United States has increased from S5,0oo,o0O to 70 O00. 900 barrelo a year since 1e14. Discarded civilian clothing of Ma tional Army soldiers will be shipped to Belgium for relief of sufferers there.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

k It has been discovered that the Rus sian Bolshevika and the American 1. w. W. are one and the same. What the Bolshevika has done and will do for Russia the l. w. w, will do for America if given the chance.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

Tu.al acceptances of recruits for the Army December 13 numbered more than 14,3O0-the largest number accepted in one day in the history of the country.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

There are now approximately 19,000 speakers in the -Four Minute Men," the nationwide organization of vol unteer speakers who assist the Gov crnment in the work of national de- fense by presenting messages of vital national importance to motion-pictuYe theater audiences.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

have you paid your dollar and be- come a member of the Red Cross? If nc then do so while the Christmas drive is on. You can do no less.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
CHRISTMAS IN CAMP
Fred Grave Writes of Christmas and
 Red Cross Work.

Fred Graves, one of the News editors whe is in the naval training camp at Gresh Lakes, Ill, writes of Christmas among the sailors and refers to what the Red Cross is doing.
 eye went to R Christmas tree last
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

There has been heavy slump in the demand for grapefruit since powdered sugar for sweetening is often unob- tainable.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

Stamp. Every child can learn to save in this way and at the same time help ,the government. Begin nov, Any
 bank or postofiice win sell them tc you.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

The coming year is the one year a. bove all others that you cannot get along without your county paper. It keeps you posted on many activities that are going forward and that will be going forward during the coming year. Nohing brings a people closer together than @ common medium of reading. We will keep yea not only posted on the aairs at home, but with the performances of your boys abroad as near as possible. The government has drafted the country newspapers into service in keeping the people in formed of it's many departments, the food department, the war department, the agriculaural department and all others, that you may know what is going on what is expected of you. We can do our part best when we have the largest possible audience of read CTS. The News is twice week pa- per. The price is only $1.50 per year. you have had great year Subscribe or renew now.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

Proposals to save coal by closing , ,ch Dls in Northern and Central States luring January and February have not iheen met with favor by the Fuel Ad- .rinistration.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
NEWS BRIEFS

"ILghtless nights" are planned by the Fuel Administration as sn addi- tional measure for saving coal.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

The number of men now being serv' ed by American Red Cross canteens jr France is more than 15,000 Q day.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

More than 50 night classes have been established to train radio and buzzer operators for the United States Army, with an enrolment of about 5000 men.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

Dancing is one form of amusement being provided on a large scaleforthe being provided on large scale fer the men of the Army and Navy It is one of the ways the war camps community service, under direction of the War and Navy Departments, provides wholesome pleasure for the troops.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

There may be some whc are not able to buy Liberty Bond, but all can buy at least one War Savings stamp which is in fact a small liberty bond, having face value of $5. The Thrift Stamp costs only 25 cents, and when you have enough of them you change them for a War Savings
The Little River news., 1917-12-29
Tc Cure a Gold in One Dav.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
 Druggists refund money if it fails to cure x. W. GROVES signature oa each box. soc.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

It would take too long to review the events of the year just closing for 1t has been teeming with important and history making events. It has seen us drawn in the world war, and has seen the American people face the issue with more univ than ever befc'e in the history of the nation, which means Tn the end victory. This has been the most prosperous year ever before experienced by our people as a whole With it has come greater responsibilities, which have been met so far unselfishly We face the new year with courage to meet wha' ever newer and greater responsibilities which may come with it and through it., Cur people have dSawn closer together and must draw more closely still. We must be each for all and all for each. We will either come through the new year a tried, tested, true and a greater people, or we will have proven our inability tomeasure up to a high standard people worthy to en- dure. Prosperity must continue, but not selfish prosperity. To this pur- pose may you strive.
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

Cantonments throughout the country Ire being searched to secure all col pred men with technical training no" service for tke formation of an lN illery regiment at C2mp MeSi1e' Id
The Little River news., 1917-12-29

According to new regulations in England, women's shoes must not hcve uppers of leather exceeding uehes. nor of any other material eX- },ceding inches in height