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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-24

supreme court commission today, T1e
county court previously had refused 70 q.
low the will to be probstsd. ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-24

Appraisers kppolnted - District Judge
Oldfleld today appointed two sets Of con.
demnation commissioned to appralse GER
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-24
C0TTlNGHAM TALKS TO
CLUB ON COOPERATION

James X, %Cottingham, president Of
the Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Lions club today at their regular
meeting, IN the cooperation Of the va
rious clubs of the city with the Chamber
Of Commerce. He said that a list OF
all the members of the different clubs
wa being made outIand that he ex
pected them to assist the Chamber of
Commerce in any way they can for the
good Of the city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-24
Exposing Family Secrets.

Eph Wiley has six daughters and
they are marrying at the rate Of about
one a year. Yesterday an old friend
approached Eph on the subject of a lit
tie loan. Pm very sorry | can't &C
commodate you, old man." said Eph in
an attempt to soften his refusal, but
I'll have another ,on-in-law to set up
in business next month. Topeka Capt.
tai.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-24

ment as n preventive against typhoid
fever. Tho condition OF the city water
resulted In Captain Whitfield sending n
request TO the war department for tho
vaccine.
VII 70 Ne Probated. THE decision Of
the district cour, Of Muskosee county 10
allow the probatinE Of q host will Of
Amanda NJ Combs was upheld In an opln-
lon handed downiin division No, 2 Of the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-24

stsnoErapher In the county attorneys ~
flee, who has been confined 10 her hqn44
with fever for the past two woke ~
recovered sufficiently to leave her N0gaA
Che will be back In her office temosSUW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23

For Complete Information Regarding This Wonderful Call Main 37O5 and Ask Operator for New Business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23

 
 
   As r " ~ Y 'e So.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23

The Ruud is really connecting link joining your gas and water pipes. It requires no attention and causes no worry. Once you have installed it, instant hot water Is yours-day in and day out-ycar after year. A Ruud lasts a lifetime.
 You will surely have Automatic Hot Water Service in your home sometime. Why put off single day the happiness and economy of this wonderful convc- nience2 If you wait, tho Heater will cost you more, for you will lose the benefit of our special offer. Come in and sec tho Ruud. Learn all about its wonderful convenience, economy and unfailing service.
 Free demonstrations all this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
Automatic Water Heaters on Special Easy Terms
 This Week O11ly

If you take advantage of our special offer for Water Heater Week, we will install Automatic Hot Water Service in your home and divide the cost into l2 equal amounts to be added to your gas bills monthly.
 In this way, you can enjoy the comforts and delights of instantaneous hot water service while you arc paying for the Heater and can take care of the initial cost out of your usual household expenses.
 Take advantage of our offer and install a Ruud this week. Think of the pleasure this convenience will bring: Steaming hot water for morning bath or shave, for sudden sickness at night, for the laundry, for cooking always rcady--at the turn of any hot water faucet in the house.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Alexander In Mesopotamia.

The marshes Of Mesopotamia were
famous in the time Of Alexander the
Great. One Of the last acts of his life,
within a few weeks Of his death, was
a voyage down the Euphrates to the
great dixie Of Pallakopas, about ninety
miles below Babylon. This sluice has
been constructed by the ancient AS,
syrian kings to let off the water Of the
river when it became excessive into
the marshes. 1t was reported not to be
working we'll, and Alexander proposed
to construct another sluice lower down.
He sailed on into the marshes, steer.
ing his vessel himself, with his diadem
on his head, to explore them and the
tombs of the kings, and so extensive
were the lakes and swamps that Alex
ander's fleet lost its way among them.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Whist 4, Decd Rope

Rdpe Il sold by thespopld, 10 theco
u always The stelnptahop .t9rs tdlshoo-
est manufacturer to. "load:'shhis,ptoduct
with an excess of oil or other. material
or to make the coil a tribe short. The
consumer then pays the full rope price
for oil, etc. Then. too, much SO. called
manila. contains a percentage s.of In
ferior fiber such as sisal and has
neither the strength nor wearing quail
tiles that, it should. Tensile tests do
not tel. the story, for some. Of the adul-
terants are almost as strong as manila,
but the strength of poor rope falls OF
rapidly with use. .
Open the strands and look at the in-'
side of an old rope for signs Of wear,
as it veal faster there. than on the
outside. When II rope passes oyer the
sheave Of q. block or around q eleat the
strands slide a little on each, other, and
the inner f1bers gradually ,,pnlverize.
Good manila fiber is light ,eolored,
fine, silky and strong. Rope. made from
it is smooth, with few ends Of fiber
sticking out.-Outing.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Elu.iv. z~spp.iiin,,,.

In his book "Zeppelins, and, Super
Zeppelins" r. r. Hearne:: points. out tho
little known fact that it was p French
man named Spiess, an .A%lsatian, who
about 1870 drew up a clever design for
a rigid airship and made an attempt to
patent it. In 1870 Count Zeppelin was
a dashing soldier in Alsace,. and Mr..
I1earne thinks it more than, likely that
he saw Spiess' plans and annexed the
idea. ~
The Zeppelin is a most elusive object
despite its size. 1t a leap upward in
the air at astonishing speed It can
drop rapidly. 1t can climb at steep
angle. 1t can dive wonderfully. and
it can nos from side to. side with no
mean agility. To reckop Its altitude at
night is most difficult, and to, ind its
range is a matter of much nicely.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Missed Sale.

1T seems. to me-" said a Main street
stationer, that everybody's writing or
debating letters these days. Nine U.s.
toners out Of ten who come In here
ask for postage stamps. ...
"This morning a woman, was here
browsing around. She looked.over the
entire stock. ! thought l had. a u.s.
toner. After she finished tile. rounds
she remarked: oh, l nearly forgot.
Have you any postage staMpsj'. l said
yes and asked her how many she want
ed. She handed me a wrapped news
paper and asked how much l thought
it ought to have to carry It ttto. lie desti-
nation. l weighed the, darned thing
and told her a cent would be sut1cient.
is that all" she said. We'll, I,have a
one cent stamp in my pocketbook. I
thought 1t would come to: more, Thank
you very much.'"-Richmond Times
Dispatch.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
TRY 1T ON THE DISK.
A Test That Proves the Human Skull a
Good Sounding Box.

A Test That Proves the Human Skull a
Good Sounding Box.
An interesting experiment that proves
what a good sounding box the human
skull is a be performed by any one
who has Il disk monograph, says Elec.
trical Engineering.
Stop up both Of your ears with cotton
as tightly as possible, so that no sound
will he heard from the outside. Now
place an ordinary darning needle be.
tween your teeth by biting on it hard,
taking care that the tongue Or lips do
not touch the needle. The latter is i'm.
portant, because if either lip or tongue
touches the needle the sound will be de.
creased considerably.
For the best results the needle itself
should project not more than one or
one and q half inches from the mouth.
For that reason the darning needle
should he broken off about one and II
half inches from it's sharp point. 1t
goes without saying that the sharp
point should project out of the mouth,
while the broken off end should be in
side the mouth.
Now start an ordinary disk phone.
graph and carefully press down upon
tue record with the needless point bn'.l
at the same angle as Tue ]relrudlccr's
needle is held ordinarily. AS soon as
the needle touches the record with suf-
hcient pressure the inside Of the head
will be filled Immediately with music
exceedingly loud and clear.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
BrignoIi In a Temper.

On one occasion Bianchi, the noted
teacher, went OH the stage to see Bri-
gnoli, the famous singer, whom he
found pacing up and down like Il mad
man, humming over his part.
"Why, Brig, what is the matter with
you? Are you nervous?" he asked.
Eyes, l am nervous" was the reply
as he walked harder and faster than
ever.
"But, Brig. you ought not to be nerv-
Gus. I've heard you sing the part 200
times. heard you sing it thirty
years ago"
'Thirty years ago! Who are you
that should know so much?'
"Who am 1? You know who I am,
and I know who you are"
very we'll; you know what l am
but I am sure you do not know what
you are, and if you wish will tell
you. You are a fool!'
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
E%XTRAvAGANT EUGENE.
The Empress Boosted That She Never
Wore a Gown Twice.

The Empress eoasted That She Never
Wore a Gown Twice.
1t is true that the cost Of women's
dress has so increased that it is not
given to the many to be as truly ele-
CANT as their grandmothers We're able
to he ut comparatively small cost.
But, then, those were the days when
an elaborate ball gown consisted Of
yards of tlounces of tarlatan or some
other light and uncostly material.
Empress Eugene, it is said, declared
she never Wore the same gown twice.
She it was, by the way. who made
Worth, the renowned Paris %couturier,
famous. The great luxury in those
days was to wear several ball gowns
during the course Of a single ball.
Dressing rooms We're provided, and the
ladies' retired to reappear Respondent
and as fresh as at the beginning Of
the evening. The gowns of the day,
which We're fimsy of train and spread
Dy crinolines, suffered much from an
evenings wear: hence these wasteful
ways.
There is a tale of the lovely Empress
Elizabeth Of Austria which recounts
her appearing at q function in a white
tulle gown, founced and ample, deco
rated With garlands Of real camel]ias.
aud changing both gown and "a melIias
every now and then to preserve the
impression OF absolute aud uncrumpled
freshness Vogue Magazine.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Bird Storiaa.

A German scientific journal publish.
ed In 1897 a story to the effect that a
golden eagle shot in that year at Els.
zcg, Slavonia, was found to have a
ring about its neck engraved on which
We're the arms Of a Slovenian family
and the date 1916.
In 1893 the Gentleman's Magazine
told about a hawk, captured when fly
Ing in the vicinity Of the Cape Of Good
Hope and taken by an Indian ship to
England, which wore a gold collar in.
scrlbed:
"This goodlie hawk doth belong to
his Most Excellent Majesty James.
King Of England, A.. D., 1910"
If this bird really escaped from Eng
land in the reign of James 1873 years
elapsed between its escape and its re-
capture, and it had flown a distance Of
G,500 miles away from its former
owner.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Have a CHEEKY Kitchen.

One should bear in mind that the
Kitchen is the engine room Of the home,
and the comfort and happiness Of the
family depend upon its running smooth
~ ana we'll Lack Of system, made
quate equipment, 1n%convenient arrange
ment Of furniture and utensils and the
total absence of beauty and cheer are
the things that make drudgery Of
homework. Servants are as suscepti.
III to surroundings as their mistresses,
and the little aids to homework, such
as cheerful aspect and pretty furnish.
ings, do much to secure a more loyal
interest and cooperation. A harmoni-
u environment In a kitchen will 20
a long way toward making a happy
home. Harriet Sisson Gillespie in
Mothers Magazine.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Gladiaton

The gladiators we're originally male.
factors who fought for their lives or
captives who fought for freedom. They
were first exhibited at the funeral cere-
monies of the Romans, 263 B. c., and
afterward at festivals about 215 B. G.
When Dacia was reduced by Trojan
1000 gladiators fought.at Rome for 123
days In celebration Of his triumph. 1t
Is said that in the triumphs Of Pompey
the Great 10000 fought through q
series Of many days. These combats
were suppressed in the east by tho
Emperor Constantine about A. d. 1926
and in the west by Theodore In A. D.
500,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
AMERICAN HYMN WRITER'S.
John Quincy Adams, Our Sixth Presl.
dent, Was Ono of Thorn.

John Quincy Adams, Our Sixth Presl.
dent, Was Ono Of Thorn.
There has been no American hymn
writer to compare with Isaac Watts or
Charles Wesley, both Of whom wrote
hundreds of hymns which have become
classic, but several Americans have
written hymns of recognized merit,
some Of which are still sung in
churches.
John Quincy Adams, sixth president
Of the United States and previously
minister to Russia and secretary Of
state. wrote several hymns which were
sung in Congregational churches,
though he was a Unitarian. He wrote
a metrical version Of the Psalms.
which was published after his death.
The Longfellow brothers, Henry W.
and Stephen, both wrote some good
hymns. Francis Scott Key, author Of
the "Star Spangled Banner" wrote a
thanksgiving hymn beginning, Before
the Lord we bow" which used to be
sung at Fourth of July celebrations.
The two Cary sisters, Alice and
Phoebe, who lived near Cincinnati,
both wrote some fine hymns. Phoebe
wrote the hymn beginning, zone
sweetly solemn thought"
Other Americans who have written
good hymns We're John Pierpont,
Charles Beecher, a brother of Henry
Ward Beecher, and Mrs. Van Alstyne
Danny Crosby, who wrote more
hymns than any Of the others above
named.-Philadelphia Press.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
TAUGHT THEM A LESSON.
The Cars Rebuke to the Officers Of
Ono of His Reqimenta

The Cars Rebuke to the Officers Of
Ono of His Regiments
The car is greatly loved b! his own
soldiers, and no wonder, for tho follow
Ing story is typical of him:
\ certain Russian lieutenant who
was l.cue too we'll off was :,ne day
seen riding III a tram. The other Off
GERS OF his regiment were furious ut
what :lley called an insult to the uni
form. and they told the lieutenant that
he must send in his papers. The un.
fortunate young officer had no alter
native, nut before. he could do so the
ear heard of the affair. Immediate
~ putting OH his c%olonel's uniform Of
the regiment in question, his majesty
left the palace, hailed Il passing tram
ana entering it, sat calmly down until
it stopped in front Of the barracks.
There III got out and, assembling all
the officers, said to them:
"Gentleman, l have just ridden from
the palace iu a tram, and l desire to
know If you wish ME to send in my
papers. l presume l have disgraced
my uniform"
Naturally the officers were dun.
founded.
Sire" stammetcd the major nerv
ously, you could lever do that"
"Tlcn," answered the car, smiling,
"as have not degraded the uniform
Lieutenant - cannot have done so
and will thus retain Ills commission in
his regiment even If lie. like Inc, dares
to ride in a tram.'
After that snobbery Aied a speedy
death in that particular regiment
Pearson's.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
..'.
How . Snake Swallows a Freq.

The method Of swallowing is a yer.
simp!e one, although IL, The frog be
large more than half au hour may be
consumed in the process. The two
bones OF the lower jaw are separate
and capable of independent, movement.
so the reptile loosens its bold upon one
side Of It's jaw, and, pushing that side
forward as far as possible. It drives the
teeth in again and draws tbs, jaw back
to its original position; The result is
that the prey is drawn down by the
movement. The process p then repeat
ed by the other half Of the Jaw, thus
inevitably forcing the victim. inward.
The snakes skin stretches enormously,
and the Jaw is, Of course, ~.:dtslocated,
but the extensible ligaments hold the
bones together.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Weather Variety,

Some growl perpetually at the wealth.
err; it is too hot Or too cold; too wet OF
too dry. And yet a kind Providence
arranges it infinitely better than we
could. What a beautiful promise this
was in the early history Of the race:
"While the earth remaineth, seed time
and harvest, and cold and heat, and
summer and winter, and day and
night shall not cease."-Christian Her.
aid.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Feminine Confidence,

Il shall never scold my husband
again for spending so much time at the
club"
"Tel me about it."
"Well, last night a burglar got into
the house, and my husband knocked
him senseless with a poker. I've heard
several men speak of him as a poker
expert he has evidently been prac-
hcing at the club for just such an
emergency."-Judge.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
The Tr,.dmiu.

The treadmill was invented thousands
of years ago by the Chinese to raise
water for the irrigation OF the fields.
The invention, somewhat changed, was
introduced Into England, and other Eu-
ropean countries and used in prisons Al
a mode Of punishment. One, was erect
ed at Brlxton Jail in 1917 and soon aft
erward in other prisons. Toward tho
end Of the century, however, 1t fell into
disuse.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Near Enouoh.

"When l was a young GIRL" unused
Mrs. Lapsling, "a poet once sent me
some verses. I read the first letters of
the lines downward and found they
spelled the words 4 adore you You
know, they call that sort of poem an
agnostic. Chicago Tribune.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15

Aeprepr',t,.
an appropriate gift for Chariie?"
Yes. The head is solid ~ivory."--
Florida Times Union.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
impsrinsGnt,

Mrs. oweps-John. the butcher from
our address. He called with that last
years bill aud was really Iimpertinent.
Owens (hotly)-Impertinent, was he!
Well, now, We'll just let him wait for
his mOney.-Exchange.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
HE

The Merry one-Cheer. up. old man!
Why don't you drown YOUR, sorrow2
The Sad One-Because she's, stronger
than I am; and besides, it would be
Misunderstanding Show.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
knockinu on Wood.

The "knock wood superstition is
said to date back to the days of sylvan
gods, when oak, ash and rowan were
sacred trees, whose deities would come
to the assistance Of the knocker.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
LOOKING Ahead.

II think I had better get a job before
we marry"
"Don't be so unromantic, Freddy. l
won't need any clothes for a long, long
time"
"But you may want to eat almost any
time, my dear."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
Eniov Il Now.

AS to whether the nebular theory ap.
plies to this earth or not doesn't mat.
ter much now. The main thing is to
enjoy it While we're living on it,
Florida Times Union,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15
A Fsmal. vetsf;alin.

He-1sn't that General x. and his
daughter over there? she--Yes. They
say that she has been through more on.
gagements than her old father.-Boeton
Transcript.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15

Nature has placed nothing so high
That virtue cannot reach 'it.-Quintus
Curtius Rufus.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-02-15

Contentment is always pserchsd on
the round Of the ladder Just ahave you.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
Krazy Kat

Registered o. & Patent onIes-
Mr. HeFFfman'a cartoons appear In
Sin In animated form issued By the
International Film Service and are
Shown at all leading theatreH-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-02

Louis Mueller of Toledo, Ohio, form.
erly of this city, suffered stroke OF
paralysis last Thursday and is in ser.
ious condition. This is the third and
most serious stroke he has sustained.
He has been in poor health for the past
year.
Frederick Gould. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Il Gould of this city. who has been
associated with the Lee. Higginson Co
BROKERS in stocks and bonds, in Chica.
go, for some time, has been transferred
by that company to Indianapolis and
with another man will be in charge of
the company's affairs in the last named
city.
A. g. Goodall of Vernon town
ship, according to E. T. Sidney,
received the highest price ever paid to
sheep feeders of this county for a car
load of clipped lambs Mr. Goodall re.
ceived $l2 rs hundred pounds recent
ly for the lambs on the Chicago mar
ket. A letter from Clay. Robinson
company states that this Is probably
the highest market price ever paid for
clipped lambs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-02

Geo. w. Detwiler of Detroit, is the
guest os his son, John Detwiler and
family
Mrs. f. j. Mcdaniel having return
ed from Detroit much improved in
health, Mr.. and Mrs Mcdaniel will
reside this winter In the Peterson home
on North Washington street.
The banquet and booster meeting OF
the Athletic association planned for
Friday night, has been postponed until
next week because of a social event
which many Of those interested in the
association will attend.
Mr.. and Mrs p. D. Davidson of Cor.
unna avenue, have received a letter
from their son, Sergeant Ralph David
son, OF Co. 81, stating that he with 100
other patients at the army base hospital
at Fort Bliss are to be moved to the
army and navy hospital at Hot Springs
Ark, where there are better facilities
for caring for them. Sergtl Davidson
was shot week or 80 ago, when his
revolver accidentally discharged. The
bullet passed through one leg just below
the knee, breaking the bone.
Petition was made In the probate
court Saturday to have the estate of the
late julius B. Eveleth of Corunna, par.
titioned. 1t was filed by Fred Eveleth,
a son. of Aberdeen, N. d. The petition
says that the estate is valued at So, 900
the largest part of it having been dis.
posed of by deeds before Mr.. Eveleth's
death. Burr Eveleth of Corunna, was
named administrator by consent of the
heirs. Besides the petitioner, two
daughters, Mrs. Augusta Derr of De-
troit, and Mrs. Erwina Derr of Gale
donia township, are named as the heirs.
Mary LeBsr, of Owosso, has started
divorce proceedings against her hus.
band, William LeBar. Through her
attorney, w. j. Parker, Mrs. LeBar
charges extreme cruelty. The wife
says that on numerous occasions her
husband has struck her and that on
Jan. Is, 1917, he treated her 30 cruelty
that she has been under a physicians
care since. Mr.. LeBar is employed at
the plant of the Independent Stove
Company and the wife says he makes
$27 weekly. They were married in
Owosso by Rev. G. Il. Hanks, Dec. II,
1911.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-02
DARLING'S
Animal Base Fertilizers

give large Yields of excellent quality
Reliable Agents Wanted. If inter.
ested, write us for our agency propo
sition.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-02-02
Good Prices

Are reasonably sure for the next
seasons crops Every farmer owes it
to the county to put ont the largest
acreage of spring crops possible He
owes it to himself to get big yields and
good quality. The logical way is to
use a good Animal Base Fertilizer.