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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
TEN YEARS OF SCHOOL ENROLMENT.

ElGURES recently announced by Robert II Wilson, stat,
superintendent of instruction tell magic story OF the
growth OF school systcm-a growth unparalleled in his
tory Nearly 100000 youngsters enrolled IN the
public schools OF Oklahoma
Residents OF this state who have located here within a
few cannot comprehend what this enrolment
Those who to Oklahoma City for instance, observed
magnificent high school and group oi buildings repre-
scnting investment OF several million dollars. The ad
Nancemen made in this line in Oklahoma City rcpreScn
taye oi the accomplishments ir Tulsa Musiogee Ard
more Enid Bartlcsyillc, McAlcster Durant Shawnee,
Cushing Guthrie FL Reno, Blackwell Pouca City, Law
ton, thickasha, Marlow Clinton Altus Enid and few
hundred more energetic cormunc, The amount OF money
that Oklahoma has invested in school property high
into scores Of millions oi dollar,
And most OF this development in education has beea
within the decade Prior to statehood Oklahoma had
struggled along with insufficient school facilities Rural
schools were that part of the state which was
formerly known Oklahoma territory In that great cx-
paNe known as Indian territory public schools pract-
cally unknown
Before statehood Indian territory had no system of tax
alton, hence had method OF maintaining schools Many
private institutions had been built mostly in the center, OF
population The country school was scarcity Indian citi-
zen, had displayed much nrcrc, in education and few
inc schools had been built notably the one at Tahcquah
But the masses deprived OF school advantages
Then came statehood; counties were formed. taxation
was provided for and went to work
TO secure funds, and the school system grew School board
spent money freely. buildings from the prairie and
IN the forest, Teacher, employed by the thousands
and every child IN the new state was offered a free cdu
cation
No similar record OF achievement exists No other stat,
OF the union ever built many school, in it, first ten year
of statehood No other state ever established so man,
schools IN any ten year period OF its history.
II Is record OF which Oklahoma can nc proud We talk
OF our wheat and our cotton and oil and lot Of ohe
things OF material nature which have caused II, 10 cx
press much pride at accomplishments But the one ec
mcn OF development IN which beat the world is in th
creation of school system and VIC will do we'll to kee,
that feat IN the foreground when we're cfng the w6rlc
| OF the gorics OF Oklahoma et
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Committee
OIL, THE BASIS OF COMMERCIAL EMPIRE

OKLAHOMA is the nations greatest oil state Our pro-
~ duction last year was lO5OOO0O0 barrels, Al the rate
that tho development companc, arc being organized
to sink steel drills into tho earth conservative persons
greater riches from Oklahoma oil
Oil is the basis OF commercial empire During the DAYS
OF early commercial expansion American ships noaed on
every sea But soon the British with steam power and
eoaling stations the world became masters OF the
ocean highways Through the use OF coal Great Britain
became the world power But the age OF coal pass
Ing and the age OF oil has dawucd America produces
more than % percent OF the oil OF the world and Oklahoma
is Americas leading oil section
So, Oklahoma is to he mighty factor since oil is the
basis OF commercial empire Through the priceless, posses
sons of petroleum America to he the leading force IN
world trade We building great merchant marine
America has at least wo-iths OF the wealth o the world
And this wealth is TO grow for upon oil rests the future
OF commerce
PennSy vana and Minnesota have their iron: California
has its gold Oklahoma has the OIL And the greatest c
these is OF.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
MORE SCHOOL MONEY NEEDED

T. THE voters OF Oklahoma City favor an additional tax
levy OF T., mills then the schools will maintain full
term commencing next September But ii the voter, re-.
cet the additional levy the children will be limited to SIX
and hall months OF schooling, r.
II any inqui,itivc taxpayer wishes 70 know why this
additional ptancc is needed he can be informed that the
scholastic population has grown faster than the taxable
wealth OF Oklahoma City That's all there is to the sub
Jcct
II VIC had the number OF children in OkIahc-ra
City this year that did in 1907 then the school taxes
would be lower tins than in any former year But the
number o boys and girl, has more than doubled in the last
ten years.
The number oi pupil, ha, gaiBcd at a rate which de-
mandS the employment OF many additional teachers TIN,
means larger pay roll
So the subject Is checked up to the taxpayers; lev,
OF g. mills extra means full terms OF school If there h,
no extra - mills levy then the school day, will he de
creased We to go forward or backward No taxpayer
consistently against the levy. Such vote is hos
tile TO education.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
RIppIlN6RHYNES
GDM MaSon
YCopNIy96t 1917
GRIM vISAGFD WAR.
'(op.yfy9bt i9l7

WAR is indeed irightiul thing,
w any decent, thoughtful chap
would. gladly help to lynch the
king who is the first to start scrap.
l hope this war may be the last that
ever this old world shall know, that
armies never more will blast the sacred
stuiiing from the ioc And vet I'm glad
I've lived to see the captain and his
paving nag, to see our people proud
and Tree. once more uphold the starry
flag For in our DAYS OF peace and
ease, they told me loyalty had died. that
nothing bu, a stack Of VS. would serve
10 stir the nations pride All DER the
world the story went. that coins become
our only god. our dreams are all OF ten
percent, aud nothing matters but a wad
So often had heard this tale, that |
began to think i, So. and said. The
land that worships kale must sound the
lower depths OF woe" saw il headed
for the dump, It's institutions ali de
ranged and then the captain blew hi.
trump. and everything around was
changed. Still lives the spirit oi our
s,res they lie who say our hearts are
ice still for our affairs and our fires
we'll make the last sad sacrifice
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
HOGS THEN AND NOW.

r. THE owner oi herd o hogs read the 20-ycars.aco
items in the last column oi this page Yesterday he
probably smiled and glad that he had hog, to sell in
1917 instead OF m 1897 For hogs were quoted 70 years
ago at $50 to SiSS per hundred
During recent market days the stoclNatd, hog, sold
around Is to 10 cents pound than four times the
price OF 1897 The raising OF hogs 1897 could not have
been very profitable branch oi the animal hu,bandy IN
dusuy. The swine business in ql7 making many Okla
homa farmers rich
Incidentally this is fine time TO engage in the hog
business in Oklahoma. Land will be higher hog, will he
in continued demand The American ghog will lead IN,
owner to fortune
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

but they do not always take each other
for good
A man can sleep soundly when his
wife grpans But he is mighty restless
II his dog acts as II there is something
wrong with IT.
Maybe a woman changes her mind
because she docsn, like the looks of 1t
after she has made It up.
ii prices keep on going up some homes
that never knew race suicide will face
starvation
Sometimes a man gets so mad a, the
porch-climbing combinations that are
keeping HIM poor that he has to buy
about six dollars worth oi drinks to re-
lieve his feelings
II doesn't make a man any cooler IN
June to get a bill n,r his las, winters
overooat irem hl.ys'Ior -
ANY time YOU meet man who Is too
liberal with his advice It is a sign that
hc needs some himself
Every town has lot OF houses that
need painting But the girls IN town
never look that way
What has become OF the old-iash-
ioned man who sucked peppermint, lo1
cngcs and who always carried a bunch
OF them in his pocketl
II always makes us laugh to hear ,
married man who is wearing a fried
egg hat and a Racket Store tie that hi,
wife bought for him hollering abon'
this being the Land Of the Free and
the Home OF the Brave
lust because fellow docsn', mint
his expenses before marriage gir
gets the idea that he won't mind her,
after marriage.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
SlDELlGHTS0NWARn0VES.

FIER
~ h yesterday how complete the devastation
u heayies
ccing Of Quesnoy would be The
battle The whole the line Lens Neupo
during indication the effort by
ag eloQueny
about We received information the
that had been
OF o
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Alexandra Feodotovna Romanofi
late empress OF Russia, born in Hcssc,
lorty.iive years ago today
Mai Andrew Moses, member OF the
general staff OF the United States army
born in Texas ior,y-three years ago
today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

W | says that the soldier boys in
khaki who are guarding the right OF
way are generally located far from
towns where they can get daily pa
per He suggests that the travelling
public slip a rubber band or tic piece
OF string around newspapers and throw
the newspapers off when they see A
tent he says such an act would be ap.
precia,cd,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

1, often happens that all the world
loves \ lover except tie girl he is in
love with.
Some men can't stand prosperity
And some never get a chance to find
ont whether they can or not.
Some men ought to die IN real no,
weather when thtN do die because I,
won't be such a change.
When folks get married nowadays
they take each other lor better or worse
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

When skirt is designed to reach within ia inches Of
tho ground and the wind influences the distance to 70
inches, there two method, oi rcic-Suspcnd the wind
or seek drcSmdker who could add to the length Of the
skirt There be embarrassment the par, Of those
who take every prccaution to avoid embarrassment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Huh

"My wite's goldfish always die after
She ha, had them for a lew months -
complained the customer isn't there
some sort OF pet that swim, that YOU
do not have to part with after YOU be-
come attached to it?'
well" replied the storckccpcr, you
might get a whale Whales live to be-
400 and 500 years old "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
'HIST0RYBITS
One Hundred Years Ago To-day.

One Hundred Years Ago To-day.
lSl7-Alexandcr p Forbes the Scot.
tish bishop tried for heresy as head OF
the "PuSeyi,e" movement, born in Edn.
burgh. Died at Dundee, Oct 8. 1875.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
lsl2-Trisl in New York Of Monro,
Edwards for forgery in which William
NJ. Evarts established his reputation as
an advocate.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1907 80 Attempted assassination o
Gar Alexander 81 Russia. as he wa,
driving in Paris with Napoleon Ill, by
Pole named Bcrezowski.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1892 60 American Jewish Historical
society was founded
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

French ended ndburg said the had
conclusion The kaiser shared the credit with God and ndnbR
while the avan said The making his efforts lie
finish the fight because he his
the distress OF England caused by our heroic submarines
The wonder what alb the German office
French
llaig
Arras Even the dpondent allied mpahlers believe
anything than logical lu the plan
rhythmic throughout the months 1917
Is possible that conditions the central with the Austrian paa
h9reSu which possibly be
bold lies the bleeding
tnR fed on The pinch food
and July The will Perhaps
has been reached Germany and the unkcr simply make
people believe keep the alliance oumbng before
There always the German censorship
could all
OF o Gcmany-W. Nah
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
One Year Ago Today in the War.

June 3, l9l6-GcrmanS occupied For,
Naux, called the key to Verdun; :
Russians continued vigorous drive
against the AuS,rians capturing 1s0on
prisoners; Germans captured British
line Al Huogr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

II dlstlllers are forced to pay revenue tax Of 50
gallon on liquor will require much money to engage
IN booeggng that those Illegal dealers will be compelled
to incorporate and sell shares OF stock to financicrs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Wnfll

She keeps me laughing, docs sweet Flo
To joking she is always prone;
She is humorist. | know.
For | can see her funny hone.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

MANY saloons along the Rio Grandc arc to close mp
shop when their present licenses expire II looks like the
bartcnders union was ON the rocks with hope OF rce
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
The Wise Fool.

"It pays to be honest" observed the
Sage
Yes agreed the Fool "But some
tunes pay day is a long time showing
up
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
OLDSToRlBS.'
In NNEWTYpE'
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom IRE TINES FILES

Twenty Years Ago.
Residents on Reno are beginning to
complain OF the scarcity of water
troughs on that street Other streets
have Superabundancc of troughs and
are not nearly as pre,en,ious.
Judge Burford OF Fl Reno was in
the city today
Miss Anna Stilwcll OF Joplin, Mo. ar
rived IN the city last night to visit her
sister Mrs A X Monroney,
Tom StumbauGh, the well known
newspaper man is having serious
time with fungus growth on his nose.
he has been operated on several times
with no relici He has no, been able
to breathe through his nose for some
time and serious results are feared.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

1h, is the time Of the year when expect to see the
mercury go up Bu there, increased price tag attached
20 IT,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Mo-

Berry Moore OF Ashland. Ky, wants
to know II he can act as official under.
takcr for the club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Prudence

Hes cautious is Did Hiram Sass,
. He won't 20 out Rt night:
Rut some day he'll blow out the gas,
or fool with dynamite
Luke McIuke
Fun many chance must Hiram run
AZ Is above forehodcd
Perhaps he'll trifle with y gun
He doesn't think Is loaded.
Detroit Free Press
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

y glance At the map accompanying
this summary will show plainly the
sharp salient that exist, IN the German
lines between NpreS and Armentcre'.
The least effect OF an attack oi the
magnitude OF the Nmy ridge battle
would be to wipe out this salient The
uncomfortable close bloody angle Vt
NprcS would then cease TO exist The
British front would extend IN a gentle
arc from a point due west OF Lille 20
Ypres Such a gain would sever direct
rail communication between Lille, the
northern German base, and all the Tor
~ miles OF front between Lille and
OStcnd. Possibly the infantry might
not Straddle the steel road but the lines
would be near enough to insure Cori-
pletc control oi the railroad by the
field artillery Then, too, Lille would
be dangerously close TO being out
ilankcd from the north As Frank 81
mondS pointed out Sunday 1t is unlikely
tFanthc British will attempt to occupy
the triangle OF Lille, Roubaix and
| oufCong by siege operations that
would result IN the destruction OF these
three cities and the whole manuiactur-
ing district roundabout Lille, a spider
web OF railroads, Is vital to the Ger
man hold on northern France \ par
tal success north OF the city would be
the first strokes in building a bigger
salient, to be made successful by a
closing OF the bag from the south N
the cutting OF the Drotourt Qucan,
,witchlinc below Lens and advancing
Through Doual
The American mind is at a los, lc
account for the reasoning behind the re-
cen, positive assertions OF lilndenbufg
Kaiser Wilhelm and the Bayarlar
crown prince. to the effect that beyond
! any poSSibility OF douht- the Anglia
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Oesifer Do Your Duty

Miss Jones was interviewed one day,
The interview she noted
when printed and ! heard her say.
My have been quoted"
Luke McTuke.
Montana citizens have now
Of their rash act repented:
As with one voice they do aVow.
we are Mlss-reprcsented %
Newark Advocate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Ouchl

A wcll-huilt cirl Is Mary Nee.
\ Venus YOU might say;
For | know very we'll that she
Has an off handed way.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

II congre,, establishes that extraordinary tax liquor
a cocktail will cost more than loaf OF bread
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

II sam Drybrcad of independence
Kan. will drop into the Club we'll lei
him have some butter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Fifteen Years Ago.

Fifteen Years Ago.
Mr. a ] Nolz and family have re-
moved to the city and are now occu-
pying fine new residence at 100
North Dale avenue
The directors of the ClasSen company
met last night and elected the follow
ing officers George +. Gardner,
president + W. Johnson. vice presi.
dent George H. Braucr, secretary and
treasurer.
! r. Harrell has moved from the Fair
building and now has a fine new set
OF offices m the city hall building.
Ten Years Ago
"Alay was the banner month for
building" said Building Commissioner
Van Meter. Yesterday The total vaua.
ton represented IN building permits is.
sued in MAY is S47J7S0 For the same
month last year S3S}OO0
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mulkey cutter.
tanned At dinner last night IN honor oi
Mr. ard Mrs J W. Hawk. the latter OF
oi whom will leave soon for an extend
ed visit in the north The guests were
Rev and Mrs ] II O Smith. Mr. and
Mrs. Coliguy Mr. and Mrs. w p.
Harncr and Dr. and Mrs r. H.
Wilkin.
Miss Mary Overhoscr. the little
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs VIII Over
holSer, is seriously i'll at the family
home on North Robinson
Mrs Charles Knight and children
will leave tomorrow for Manitou whsre
they will have cottage during he
summer
Oklahoma Citys 10000 club will he
organized tomorrow at meeting OF
the directors IN the Chamber Of Com
merce rooms DR.. Edward L. Davis
has been named a, a director Of the
board as a representative OF the medi-
cal association and +, J. Merrill
from the board oi education Women's
clubs. the travelling men and the den.
fists also have representatives on the
board
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
An Enitaph

That Jones is dead.
We're sad to see.
He always said
Have one on me J"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Luke McLuke Saws

Man Never Follows The Advice He
Gives Others.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
'LUKEM:LUKE
Ills COLUMN
Copyright 1877
You Know Him.

A grouchy cuss Is Aaron Torr,
| wish he'd Clll halt.
He's no time To find favor, for
He's busy finding fault
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Oh, Look Who's Here!


lgnatz BRokawSki runs the Warsaw
cafe on Troy street, Dayton, Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

Members OF the Club who have good
appetltes should stop at the Cook Moore
Hotel when they are in South Pitts
hurgh Pa.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

May Steel lives in Ashland, Ky
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

FIIttth ItdI3 Ago.
Mr. a ] Nolz and family have re-
moved to the city and are now occu-
pying fine new residence at llOo
North Dale avenue.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-06

! II. Harrell has moved from the Fair
building and now has a fine new sci
OF offices IN the city hall building.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-08-17
Louis Abrams spent Wednesda

Louis Abrams spent Wednesday
with relatives in Cleveland.
Miss Ruth Hoddinott is in STiffin
this week visiting Miss Elizabeth
Haas.
Miss Lena Gunkleman and cousin,
Miss Lenora Mohler Of Cleveland, left
this week for an eastern trip, to be
gone about two weeks. They will
visit the metropolis and other points
in New York state.
DR.. and Mrs. Homer Yoder of Cleve-
land spent the week end with the form
er's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Nj
Yoder, 11S West North Street.
Recorder G. s. Rice and wife at
tended the Rice family reunion at
Spencer Thursday.
C. E. Jones, G. D. Wightman and R.
J. Hyde are with DR.. H. P. H. Robin
son in Warren this week to witness the
latter's Maggie Wedgwood" race at
the Trumbull county fair.
Mrs. Sarah Whitney Of Akron is
visiting friends in Medina and attend
ing the Chautauqua. Az
Miss Lucille Naftzger Of West Sa-
lem, o., is visiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Lampson.
H. G. Parsons and family Of Char
don were in Medina last Saturday and
Sunday, attending the annual reunion
Of the Hickox family at the home Of
Earle Blakeslee, Weymouth road.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-08-17
PER ONALS S

V = t. 4 d +
Branch Pierce was home from Cleve
land over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Young mOtored
to Detroit last week and while there
y visited Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Steingass.
They report Mr.. Steingass as pros
pering in the meat business.
day with his parents, G. M. Feen and
day with hi sparents, G. M. Fem and
wife.
Rev. v. s. Goodale and D. r. Mich
OILS and families motored to Hiram
Sunday, the former remaining until
Friday.
Miss Cora Myers of Denver, Colo,
spent Sunday and Monday at the home
Of her uncle, Mr.. Samuel Walker.
Mr.. Harry Webber Of Canton Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Samuel Walker,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Chas. Inks Of Lyon
ier, Ind, returned home Sunday, after
weeks visit in Medina, the guests
Of their sister, Mrs. VIM. Schafer.
The 23d annual reunion Of the Ault
relationship will be held at the fair
grounds Medina, on Thurs. Aug. 2S.
Miss Beatrice Sailer Of Valley City
is spending Chautauqua week with
Miss Ellen White.
Miss Irene Beedle is visiting in
Berea this week.
Miss Dale Coons Of Lakewood was
in town on Thursday.
Rev. Alanson Wilcox Of Cleveland
spent the. weekend with his sister,
Mrs. Lucy West and preached Sunday
morning at the Church OF Christ.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-08-17
/, New Court Cases

Jessie Mills VS.. Geo. Saal, action
for bastardy. Parties reside in Lodi
and notice Of preliminary hearing was
given in last weeks Sentinel. A. B.
Underwood, attorney for plaintiff
VIM. G. Hoddinott VS.. Sarah ]. Hod-
dinott, action for divorce and equitable
relief. Parties were married Sept. is,
1907, and have no children by this
union. Willful absence for more than
three years is charged by plaintiff, and
he asks the court to cut off all Of de-
PENDANTS title and interest, If any, in
plaintiffs property, by way Of dover
Tor otherwise, by virtue Of an alleged
agreement by both parties to their
separation. Plaintiffs home il in
Medina.
Lenora Sears VS.. Orlando McC Connell
ct al, friendl yaction in partition Of
land in Chatham township.