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Alma record., 1917-07-12
ORIGIN OF HANDSHAKlNG.
How II Comes Down From the Days Of
earbarism.

There are many curious ideas in re-
gard to the origin OF the handshake.
Some people think that 1t was the Gus
tom handed down from the days when
the lines of society were closely drawn.
Others have thought that the hand
shake originated with the most COM
mon classes of early English times and
that it was a bond Of true friendship
not recognized in the aristocratic cir
cles.
AS "A matter OF fact. the custom OF
shaking hands dates back TO the days
of barbarism In those days every
man carried dagger in his belt be-
cause he did not know when he had 10
defend himself But when one friend
met another il was considered neces-
sary 10 show that his errand was
peaceful one by holding his hands in
front OF him. palms extending out
ward The one who was thus met re-
peated this token OF assurance OF
friendlneSs. anl the most natural
thing happened hat is. they clasped
each others hands 4 little later. when
A'' t"rr-'A tN' tAlN AA'A AH't''Nf IL " tRH
Worn simply rs an ornament. But the
custom OF stretching out the hands
continued This gradually changed un-
iii the extending of one hand and that
OF claspng that OF tie friend only re-
NAMED.
From this the handshake grew 10 be
a conventional form OF greeting: the
refusal Of Il hand thus proffered was
taken as an insult. and duel usually
followed. which often resulted IN the
death OF one OF the principals.
The different fads which we hNe
found creeping in. such as holding the
hands high or merely touching the tips
OF the fingers. are interesting 70 study.
For example. the handshakc with tile
elbow held high resulted from sim
pie little boil that one Of the princes OF
England had under his arm. This high
handshaking was purely accidental
and never Intended TO be set as Il fash
ion. but nasmuch as this particular
prince often set the fashion. the people
at court one day saw him greet some
friends III this manner and immediate
ly Judged that from then on that must
be the proper way TO shake hands.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
How to Crumb Your Outlets Like q
French Chef.

Take some pieces OF stale bread, dry
and roll or put through the food chop
per. Break the egg into a soup plate
and beat until white and yolk are well
blended. Add two tablespoonfuls OF
cold water Dip croquettes (or what
ever is TO be fried first in crumbs;
then thoroughly cover with egg, drain
minute and then dip again in crumbs
This may stand an hour. when the GRO
quettes may be dipped again. All may
be done in the morning and set in a
cool place until ready to be fried.
When done drain on blotting paper or
"A soft towel. which absorbs all the
grease.
Alma record., 1917-07-12

The man with n weak heart or with
shaky nerves is apt to become distract
cd II engaged on work that Is full OF
quick surprises or excitement The
excitement itself saps his strength, in
terferes with his own safety and adds
TO the risk OF hurting others. but there
is much gvod and remunerauve work
that can he done by such a man. l
would therefore try to steer him into q
quiet occupation and would show him
how to remedy his weakness or at least
now to avoid getting worse.-M. w. Al
exander ia Industrial Management
Alma record., 1917-07-12

IL am Auld Nick" was the reply.
"Come ava, man." said John, moth
ing daunted. "Gies a shake o. your
hand. / am married tae a sister q
yours
Same Old Suiys.
where have you been until this
houry' said Mrs. Lawyer Towit to her
late returning hubby.
I've been looking after some SUITS
alibied Towit
Yes, I know those suits-the old dia-
monds, hearts, spades and clubs. Well
this II the last night III let you ouE"-
p-e..2 .-sS----
Alma record., 1917-07-12
Evidently q Bachelor Burglar.

Did you get her jewelry?" asked the
outside man.
Nope" replied the burglar. Il
couldn't find it nowhere"
Where did you look for it?'
Searched her jewel case and every
drawer in the bureau, and 1t wasn't
there
Did you look TO see il she had 1t
on,"
Yep. she was asleep, but she didn't
have no rings on her fingers"
'Shucks. You don't know nothing
about the ways of women. Why didn't
You go into the bathroom? You'd have
found the whole outfit where she left
IL ON the washstand. d."-Detroit Free
Less.
Alma record., 1917-07-12

To Apply Home Remedies
For Nosebleed

TA LEEDlNG from the nose is sci
tx dom anything To be alarmed
- about unless it comes from IA
blow on the head or is the re-
suit OF n severe internal hemorrhage.
In most cases 1t stops after awhile OF
It's own accord. but even then 'it Is ex-
tremely annoying and often most in
convenient and embarrassing as well
In most cases vigorous motion of the
jaws. as If in the act OF chewing. will
stop the trouble very shortly. 4 child
should have wad OF paper inserted
in the mouth and then chew il hard
IL is the motion Of the Jaws that stops
the flow of blood. With some people
Ii Is only necessary TO place "A small.
hard wad OF paper under the lower
lip ana the flow will stop. With 9th
ers salt and water or vinegar and wa
ter snufled up the nostril cures IL in "A
few moments. In very severe cases IL
Is sometimes necessary TO plug the
bleeding nostril with cotton aud make
a pressure on this by plnching the nose
from the outside or to soak the hands
borne.
When the nosebleed is caused by
blow in the face II cen be stopped by
holding the head BAG and breathing
through the nose and expectorating
the blood that falls into the throat.
This is the plan adopted by most prize
fighters TO stop such bleeding
IL the bleeding comes from any Sc
we're injury OF the head. such as
fractured skull. the nose should be al.
lowed to bleed until the doctor arrives.
An old fashioned remedy for nose
bleed TO which many mothers pin their
faith is TO apply something cold to the
back Of the neck. This is often done
by dropping large key down the
back, but 1t is much more efficacious
to use cold compress for this purpose,
such as cloth wrung out OF very cold
water or bit OF ice wrapped In
cloth and applied TO the neck just un-
der the hair.
Alma record., 1917-07-12

HOW TO COOK WITH AN :


+ ELECTRIC RANGE =
l. FOR BEST RESULTS.-The wo- =
J. man who cooks with an electric =
& range for the first time should :.
!. receive careful instructions as 10 :.
+ how 20 use it. for cooking by clec- :.
:. triclty and cooking by coal or gas :.
!. are two widely different arts. =
+ The Electrical EXperimenter OBJ I.
!. tanned from manufacsurer OF !.
!. electric ranges ,he following sug- !.
=. gestlons, which Il calls excellent =
+ and says are applicable 10 almost :.
= any type Of electric range !.
= In boiling operations bring liq- :.
+ uids TO Il boil on fun heat Then !.
!. switch TO low. This cuts down :.
l. the current consumption by !.
:. three-quartcrs-an immense saw :.
= ing. Low heat will keep the wa >.
= ter boiling !.
= DO not allow liquids TO bubble ).
= boil. This is entirely unncccs- :.
+ sary BY so doing you are mere d.
= ly turning the water of the liquid :.
= into steam, where il is wasted. i.
= No matter how much current Is !.
= applied, the liquid cannot be =.
:. made hotter than the boiling -
:. point. >.
:. slany housewives believe that !.
:. the food is not cooking unless :.
!. the water is bubbling furiousy. =
4 This is Il mistake. II the water =
= Is steaming it is hot enough to do !.
= the work and current Is saved. >.
!. Turn current entirely off ten i.
i. minutes before through boiling. :.
= The heat stored in the unit will i.
+ keep the liquid at the boiling i.
!. temperature for the remainder !.
- OF the cooking operation. !.
+ Use 1at bottOmed utensils, pref i.
!. crably those made OF steel or i.
X aluminium These are to be pre- j.
+ ferred to porcelain ware, for they +
!. conduct the heat better !.
+ In cooking vegetables these !.
!. need not be submerged in the wa i.
+ ter. The steam will do the cook t.
= ing. For instance, in boiling !.
= eggs use only enough water to i.
'V''i thc pVttohi VI Tue NtSStl-
= generally about half cupful. i.
!. This amount OF water is quickly j.
= boiled and the steam does the j.
:. cooking !.
Il Boiling is the most expensive !.
+ operation performed on the cleo i.
= trio stove, and the above instruc- j.
= tions carefully followed out will 1.
= cause material saving in your =
= bill for electricity. /.
= Do not heat a gallon OF water !.
+ If you need only pint. !.
= Do not use water In roasting, !.
= as il IS entirely unnecessary. The !.
= electric oven is an alright fire. =
= less cooker, and the natural mois- -
= ture Of the meat is not cvaporat- !.
:. ed. but is retained. ;.
- =.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
How TO Care For a Rubber Plant Dur.
ing It's Indoor Life.

A rubber plant does not require as
much water as towering plants. 1t
should have air and some sunlight. but
need not continue In the sun The
leaves may be washed Off with n little
soap and water. and If there are any
insects. with solution OF quassa. See
that the soil Is good. that II is not
In even temperature and ou; Of the
wind
\ good fertilizer is ammonium chlo-
ride. two parts; sodium phosphate. four
parts: sodium nitrate. three parts: wa
ter. eighty parts. Mix and dissolve.
To use add twenty-five drops OF wa
ter and use as In ordinary watering.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
skvroek.., Before cunpowd.r.

1t matters very little in the long run
to the small boy when, how or where
fireworks were first made and Of what
they are made now. But the fact r.
mains that the despised heathen Ohi-
nese first made them and used them
and that civilized communities 6id Mt
know Of them until the fourteenth csn-
tury. The skyrocket was fnt fdveAt-
"a toward the close e( ths ninth 60
tury and at that time was used. - 4
n said, In India and China In va.
That was long before the iAvsntioa -
yuncowder.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
How TO Split a Shorteake So II Won't
Be Sogqy.

Almost every housewife knows how
troublesome II is to split either short
heavy and soggy. and especially is this
so when the cake Is hot. As soon as
the cake is taken from the oven make
a slight incision with sharp knife
where you want the cake divided. In
this insert strong thread and by
holding one end in each hand draw
the thread gently backward and for
ward until the cake is divided.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
Safety First With Cough and Cold

"Oh, just cough" today may be-
come grippe or pneumonia tomorrow.
Thousands die from neglected colds.
Take DIR. Kings New Discovery be-
fore your cough becomes chronic. A
few doses check the cold by killing
the germs. The healing balsams
soothe the throat, loosen the phlegm
and clear the air passages of secre-
tions which provoke coughing. Con-
tains mildly laxative ingredients
which remove the waste that ag
gravates the cold At your druggist.
SOC. $1.00.-Adv. 2.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
s,s Was Grateful.

While my daughter was
playinl the piano last night a strange
man stopped at the door and asked TO
Dc allowed To give her half sovereign
Silversides-W Was he such an ardent
music loverr Butterman-No: he said
It was merely thank Offering because
lie didn't i've next door to us."-Lon-
don Tit-BitS
Alma record., 1917-07-12
MUSIC AND ART.

Music and srt upliss human
nature. Music and Ar. as nsecs-
sites in the lives Of the pccp!s
should be sccentus,ed by all who
have the welfare ~ humanity AZ
heart. Unless beauty is brought
into the homo life our race SIM
ply cannot progress. for the
scheme OF universal progression
takes its root ir uri'y thst is
lovc--love that is order, law. har-
mony-and all these qualities
synohronized reflect beauty
Howard Edie.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
sll.572.so sll.572.sC


A chill after bathing, cooling of
suddenly after exercise and drafts,
give the cold germs a foot-hold that
may lead to something worse. Safety
requires early treatment. Keep DIR.
Kings New Discovery on hand This
pleasant balsam remedy allays infiam-
nation, soothes the cough and repairs
the tissues. Better be safe than sor-
ry. Break up the cold with DIR. Kings
New Discovery before it is too late.
At your druggist, soc, s1.0O.-
Alma record., 1917-07-12
How to Bleach White Fabrics That
Have Become YeIlowed.

White garments that have turned yel-
low may be bleached in the following
manner: First wash them in the usual
way. then plunge them into thin boil
blued. Allow them to remain in the
starch until cold, and dry them in the
sunlight. Two bleachings in this man.
ner viii restore their snowy whiteness.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
How TO Remove Stains on Wall papor.

To remove stains from wall paper
mix little grated clay with enough
water to make smooth paste. spread
this over the stain and leave for twelve
hours. Afterward scrape 1t off with
paper knife or other blunt instru-
ment and brush with soft brush. No
trace Of the stain will remain.
Alma record., 1917-07-12

band from the
public house by
employing her
brother 10 at ID
part ot a ghosi
and frighten John
on his way home
wv II n n r .
your" said the
guid man as the
apparitIon arose
before him from
hehind n bush
Alma record., 1917-07-12
How to Clean Zinc So Il FaiP,y
Sparkles.

Take a thick slice OF lemon and rub
1t over the stained zinc Allow 1t to
remain for an hour. then wash the zinc
metal with soap and water 1t will
become clean and bright.
Alma record., 1917-07-12

Prosecuting Attorney o. l.. Smith
was in Alma on business connected
with the duties of his Office yester-
day.
Alma record., 1917-07-12
Iha Guid Wifa.

A story is told OF shrewish Scotch
woman who tried TO wean her hus-
Alma record., 1917-07-12

LOST MOTORS.
How to Describe a Stolen Automobile
II Il Is Your Own

How to Describe a Stolen Automobile
il Il Is Your Own.
If your mo,ofcar was stolen. Nh Mo-
torist, could you describe il in such a
wly that the police could readily rec
ogHize il u they saw &c: There are
thousands % black cars ana yellow
ears. cars with niols IA them and ears
with Tenders bent. 1t is ont OF these
mgny cars which so closely resemble
each other that the police have to pick
tine stolen one. But if you'll clip this
form out, fiji in the information ANA
stick it in your hatband. you'll be able
10 tell the police the most important
things they will want 10 know about
your ear if it is ever stolen
Name and model (year. n. p. special
-.
Alma record., 1917-07-12

Have you seen the new Paterson
six c. A Miller, agent
Alma record., 1917-07-12
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

v etaoin rrrfrr etaoin shrdlu etaoin un unn
Financial statement of School District No.
/, Arcadia and Pine River Township, for
school year 1861.
Teachers Fund lMapesl
Alma record., 1917-07-12
s2a.5so.o2 s24.5so.92
Dis5ursements

Credit balance -
Received from voted tax
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
CITIZENS OWE
GREAT DUTY TO
SOLDIER LADS
Governor Williams Asks Patriotic lndi-
viduaIs and Organizations to
Remember Boys in Camp

Oklahoma City, okla, Sept. "a
Especial. )-"The first OF our boys have
gone. They are now in training, many
0 fthem away from home and friends
for the first time in their lives, prac-
tically all Of them undergoing the rig
ors Of military training for the first
time. We who are still at home have
a distinct duty to perform for these
lads. We expect them to be good sol
diers. There are certain things We
must do for the lads or we will not
have proved that we ourselves are good
citizens"
Governor r. L. Williams was the
speaker. He had just received a com
munication from J p ONeill, brigadief
general in charge Of the "Oklahoma
Brigade Tho army man appealed to
the states chief executive TO see TO it
that those who remained at home did
not forget those who have gone to the
colors
"The Observation-Disclosures
who-goes movement will do much TO
preserve home ties for our soldiers"
the governor continued But each Of
JUS as an American citizen, each man.
woman and child, whether or not we
have friend in camp, owes patriotic
duty to help make the lot Of the boys
more enjoyable
County councils of defense have
been asked to see that each company is
furnished with all the newspapers
from the home county This is a small
service for us to do Tor the lads, but it
will amount to much to them.
Then there are many little things
we at home can do for those in camp.
Local organizations. defense councils,
chambers Of commerce, Red Cross
chapters. women's clubs. high schools,
lodges and churches can provide for
the boys in camp many little conven-
fences that will make life brighter"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
DISASTROUS BLAZE CONSUMES
BLOCK AND A HALF ON AVENUES
B. AND E. WITH 100000 LOSS

We're sent out to several towns asking
for help However, with the aid of the
1T. Sill department, the local fire fight
ers were able to check the headway Of
the flames and by / o'clock the fire
was under control
The destroyed section comprises the
Oldest buildings in Lawton, most Of
the structures being OF wood. Only
two brick buildings were in the fires
path. The Ingram hotel an old wood
en- structure built during the opening
days, was destroyed It is considered
fortunate that the fire has been check
ed with no more loss of life. The
plant of the Lawton Ice Cream compa-
ny was destroyed and as tho building
burned, several terrific explosions from
tanks occurred. SO far as Is
known at this time, the death of Mrs.
was the only casualty
Twenty buildings were consumed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
ELATAU WILL WIND
UP BUSINESS AND
FIGHT FOR UNCLE Sam

James Flatau manager Of the Fla
tau Jewelry company, Is preparing to
close out his business in order that he
may answer the call to the colors,
When "Jimmie" reaches the field Of
operations in France he may be fight
ing on the ground whence his forefath-
ers came, his ancestors having been
Alsatians.
The name Of Mr.. Flatau was drawn
In the first draft and he expects to 90
to tho training camp IN October Il am
forced to wind up my business. said
he. "and we shall start our sale within
the next few days. 1t means great
sacrifice for me- Of course, but patriot
ism at this time demands that every
citizen of America do his part to win
the war"
Mr. Flatau has been engaged IN the
ieweiry business in Chickasha since
1909 and has host Of friends IN the
city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
soLp.gR at HOME

Cleo Riley, Cniuhasha boy who Is
now serving his second enlistment IN
the United States army spent yester-
day in this city visiting friends and lol-
atives. He is now with Motor Truck
Company No. 4 Of the regulars. Riley
can now be considered veteran, al
though he but a youngster in years.
He has seen service at various posts
IN the United States and spent more
than a year in the Philippines. His
first enlistment expired while he was
serving at Mcpherson, near Atlanta,
Ga. but when the German trouble be-
gan to look dark Riley rushed back TO
the seryice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
TUCKER
COMES BACK
TO co. JAIL

John Tucker, who confessed to the
charge Of bootlegging and took two
years in the state penitentiary only to
recant and ask for the setting aside Of
the verdict because tho plea was made
and the Sentence imposed in Caddo
county instead Of in Grady county ar
rived here last night from the state
penal institution in charge Of Deputy
Bob Castleman and is lodged in. the
county Jail.
Tucker will probably Immediately en-,
ter upon his service Of two jail SEN
tences imposed by the county judge
for the liquor violations.
Tucker will also have to stand trial
on the felony charge in the district
court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
Ingram Hotel, LawIOn Landmark and
Ice Cream Plant in Ruins and
HOlIisier Woman Killed

Special to the Express
Lawton, Okla, Sept. 24.-One block
on the south side Of f avenue and a
half block on the south side Of B ave-
nue. were destroyed by fire today with
an estimated loss OF 100000 Up to
s o'clock only one death was reported
as a result of the fire Mrs. Hattie
Williams Of Hollister, Okal, was run
over by an automobile during tho ex-
citement, and died half an hour later
in local hospital
For a time 1t appeared that the sit
uation would get entirely too large for
the local fire department and calls
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-24
BOy's COmrade Snapped Gun Twice in
Dwyer's Face when Officer Searched
vaIise for the Swag

Harry Bartlett, l6, Of Pittsburg, Pas
is in the Chickasha hospital and How
ard Smith is in the county Jail as the
result of the robbery of Col r. H. Dwy-
.er's residence yesterday and the latter's
attempted resistance of arrest by the
two boys Bartlett has bullet lodged
in his back and is at this time in Sc
rious condition.
Yesterday afternoon at some hour
prior to O'Clock, Bartlett and Smith
entered Col Dwyer's residence, secur-
cd two six shooters together with 9TH
er effects, made themselves perfectly
at home for time and then walked
leisurely away. f. M. Frey noted their
departure.
When the case was reported to the
police, the officers Immediately started
a search for the two boys Yesterday
evening just before dark, Sammy Dwy-
er Of the police department met them
near the corner Of Seventh and Choc-
taw- While he was not sure that these
were the men being hunted in connec-
tion with the Dwyer robbery he deter
mined to Investigate the contents of a
hand bag they were carrying. Accord
ing TO the statement Of Officer Dwyer,
he asked them what they had in the
grip and ordered them to open it. One
of the boys tried but said, Il can't open
.it Here. you open it yourself"
Tries to Kill Dwyer.
Il hurriedly searched them, knowing
that if they we're really the men want
cd, they doubtless had Mr.. Dwyer's
two guns on them. In the search did
not locate the gun on the person Of
Smith" said Officer Dwyer q then
stopped down and started to open the
grip Smith said Throw up your
hands | raised up and saw that he
had me covered. / reached for my gun
and when l did so Smith pulled the
trigger The gun snapped That's all
that saved me for it was within cou-
pie of feet Of my face Smith snapped
the gun again but shell failed to ex-
plode. I had my gun out by that time
and told Smith if he didn't drop that
gun I would kill him. He dropped it.
Just then Bartlett turned and ran OFF
a little way figured that he had the
other gun and that after he had taken
few steps he would turn and take a
shot at me. I told him to stop. but he
paid no attention so I threw down on
him. intending to shoot him in the leg
Ny aim was little high and the bal
struck him about the kidney I an
sorry that ] had to shoot him because
he is just a kid I could have killed
Smith easily but didn't want TO unless