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The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
MANY AMERICANS DROWNED IN
 TRANSPORT
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Oct. 20. - A German sub marine has claimed it's first victim from America's war forces, and the officials here are awaiting details. Sims sent a brief report that an Am erican transport in the Atlantic was submarined with the loss of seventy five lives. Sixteen soldiers and sev. eral sailors were among those drown. ed. All the army and navy officers aboard and the ships captain were saved. It is believed that the ship sank in few minutes and the sub marine evaded the convoy by remain ing submerged.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
STORM WASHES AWAY TEXAS
 HOUSES

PRESIDIO, Texas, Oct, 20.-Adobe houses washed away by the flood wat CTS of the Rio Grande, barns and cor rals wrecked and big stores with wat er-soaked stocks formed dismal pic ture of flood ruin after the Rio Grande reteded after the flood which covered the town and surrounding valley here. Ohinage, Chihuahua, the Mexican town opposite here. escaped without injury, as it is built on a high table land overlooking the river.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
DAY 0F PRAYER SUCCESS ARMY
 OCT. 28

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 20. - President Wilson has proclaimed Sun day, October 2s, as a day of prayer for the success of the American army, in accordance with recent resolution of congress, which says that it be- hooves a great people nurtured as we have been in the eternal principle Of justice and right and obedience to di- vine teachings, to cast ourselves at the feet of the Supreme Master, praying for aid in the hour of trial
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
GOVT. TRANSPORT CROOK
 TO ENTER WAR SERVICE.

Photographic advices received from Seattle indicate that the government transport Crook, operated by the Alas kan engineering commission hauling supplies to Seward and Anchorage, is now on her last trip north, and Is then expected to enter the war ser vice.
 It is reported that the Crook will load a cargo at Seattle for Petrograd via Vladivostok, to consist of nearly 100000 feet of lumber and other rail way materials.
 Her trip will mark the end of the rush of supplies from the Pacific coast ports to Russia for the season of 1917.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
WELL KNOWN SEWARDiTE
 DIES IN SEATTLE HOSPITAL

w. A. McNeiley, old timer, died in Seattle hospital Saturday, october 6, according to advices received in Seward today. MT. McNeiley is we'll known here, having built the Over land hotel. then the Seward hotel, and was the owner of the latter at the time of his death. MT. McNeiley came north in 1903. lived at Valdez for a located in Seward. Mrs. McNeiley will come to Seward some time this month.-Seward Gateway.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
WANTS ME X|CO DECLARE WAR
 LIN GERMANY

MEXICO CITY, Oct. %. General Garcia, vigilant leader of the Lib eral Constitutional party. told the chamber of deputies that 1t was Mexi co.'s duty to take sides in the present world war against the Germans.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
WILFuL WASTE OF MEAT
 IS STOPPED IN TEXAS.
(BY Associated Pressl

FL PASO, Texas, Oct. 20. .- City food inspectors have discovered a new form of wastage of food among dairy men of the city. Because Of the high prices for milk, many dairymen have been killing young calves rather than allow them to feed from the mother cows. As calves under four weeks cannot be sold for meat, the hides are taken and the meat destroyed This practice has been stopped by the au- thorities.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
TELEPHONE WALK OUT HAS BEEN
 AVERTED

SEATTLE, Oct. 20.-The coast-wide strike of telephone operators, electri. clans and linemen was averted. The employees agreed to remain at work until October 27, pending a settlement of the demands for higher wages. The telephone operators settled their strike at o'clock this morning, and returned to the switchboards at 5 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
ELEVEN VESSEL ARE SUNK BY
 DESTROYERS
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Oct. 20. - Two German raiders attacked convoy in the North sea on Wednesday and sank two Brit ish vessels escorting destroyers. It is officially announced that three mer- chant vessels escaped. Five Norwe- gian, one Danish and three Swedish vessels were sunk, without warning. The destroyers were Mary Rose and Strong Bow.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
SHORTAGE. THREATENS
 COUNTRY
(By Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, Oct. 20- On instruc- lions from Food Commissioner Hoov- CT formal warning has been issued, stating that a sugar famine is upon the country, and the moment of Am erica's first self-denial in food has arrived.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
J. S. WELCOMED TO THE ALLIED
 CONFERENCE
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Oct, 20 - The Temps wei comes the American participation in the coming allied conference and says it is highly gratifying to know that America will be represented. as the task of the allies is too great for them to discuss without the United States. It says that President Wilson is much respected the allies need to lis ten to men who possess his confi- dence.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
INDOOR TRACK MEET.

Young people, near young and all who are interested in the social side of life are invited to attend social hour at the Presbyterian church, Tues day evening next, at o'clock. If you enjoy clean sports as spectator or as participant. come and laugh and en- joy the eats. A novel unique program is awaiting you.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
JUMP IN SILVER OPENS MANY
 OLD MINES

SILVER CITY, N. NJ, Oct. 20. - The high price of silver has caused a number of the old silver workings in Southern New Mexico to be resumed as marginal producers. The Kington, Lake Valley and Hillsboro mines have been reopened and have been operat- ing at a profit because of the high silver price.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
U. ]. SOL LD|ERe
 SUbSCR|bEE EOR LOAN BONDS
fBy Associated Press)

AMERICAN CAMP, France, Oct. 20. American soldiers subscribed sey- eral million dollars to the Liberty loan and the total will be announced in Washington when the campaign is over. General Pershing appealed to the men on behalf Of the loan and regiments, companies and even squads were rivals for the highest totals.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
GENERAL APATHY OVER BOND
 ISSUE
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct 20. - The Lib erty loan campaign closed it's third week with excellent prospects, bring ing the total to $2,OO0,0OO ,0OO tonight. General apathy prevails and condi- lions are causing the greatest concern over a large area extending from the middle west to Texas and also east ward to the Atlantic.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
MANY PEOPLE INJURED
 AT LIBERTY LOAN MEETING.
(By Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Oct. 20. - Ambulances and doctors were summoned to J. P. Morgan's office yesterday. as a num- Der of persons were injured at Lib erty loan meeting.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
RAID CLAIMS MANY
 VICTIMS ,
(By Associated Press)

LONDON. Oct. 20. - About seven aeroplanes raided eastern and north. eastern English counties at midnight Twenty-seven people were killed aud fifty-three injured. A few bombs were dropped over the London area, with slight material damage to houses.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
BAND| TS LOOT BANK SAFES IN
 M|CH|GAN
(By Associated Press)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct 20.- A gang of automobile robbers terror ized the residents before daybreak and obtained $31 900 by blowing the safes in banks at Middleville and Al ton, two towns near here. The ban dits succeeded in making their ape although possess are o ntheir trail.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20

A new arrival in Nome recently told that the new camp between the h. noko and the lditarod was spotted. He stated that McGrath, of Marshal City, had cleaned Up $6S,0OO up to the day he left
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
RAG-TiME TRIO TONIGHT.

Yes, once again the trio of music makers will hold forth at Eagle hall If you like to dance to Real Live Music better come up.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
VOSCES VISITED SQUADRON OF
 ZEPPEL|NS
fBy Associated Pressl

PARIS, Oct. 20. -- A large squadron of Zeppelins flew over Vosges last night. The French guns brought one down in flames at Ramervillers. and forced two others to land.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-20
Auto Race Continues
 Close and Exciting

"ioS MNhie hoSSWOG City .2245,0o0 . MRS BLANCHE BUTLER, Mccarthy . . ... .... a215ooo MRS. HELEN BALLARD City ..... .. .. .. -. 2ooeooo MISS loTTIE LARSON City ... ... ssoooo . MISS LOLA TURNER City
 The above standing subscrp ton campaign shows that that was experienced the last showing large bonus offer closed dldates should remember not be until the judges make last 4 This offer is . offer and has just
 
 standing be one will have to the until candidate will be abused The candidate through subscriptions golden for the contestants the to of the above candidates (
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29

aM,t9}ss,9;k1tsMl aM,t9}s M9k sMla1ss'yon 1s'y
HON ESICK.

hlRE is no sickness more severe
than that a fellow knows when
Tar away from comrades dear.
from good old friends and foes. A man
may have the Group or mumps: the
jaundtcc or the gout and never know
the doleiul dumps, It he's a wryy
scout. But courage will no, brace him
UP, when FAR removed from home. he
NcarnS for book and chair and pun.
and for his fine tooth comb used to
scrap with David Dose, my neighhor.
every day, and thought that I'd erjoy
rcposc when ! had gone away. built
me then a little crib, among the noun
tains hare, and took my tucker and my
blb,and spent the summer there. And
how ! longed no person knows. while |
lived IN that shack. 10 throw some
bricks at W Dose and see him throw
them back Man longs for old familiar
things when he abroad may roam, no
new surrounding ever brings the JOY
he feels at home Some ncighbors envy
me my cot beside snow capped Hill.
where there arc never flies to swat, and
heat waves do not Kill. But when I'm
there | huddlc up before the glowing
iirc. and long 20 see my cat and pup,
my book shelves and my Tyre.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
SDH(dHTS0NNARn0VES

= REAT being supply
for the coming winter The government although is admitted that
was take last Saturday adopting deliberately gloomy order
The German coal controller speech in the rcsg
difficulties It
cannot be covered by production He explained his
according to groups which the first industry and the last
neutral balance
hec difficulties production Above
problem was nov Unsatisfactory condition Not only
possible release all from tho but the working
overtime The coal controller declared that he would
the reduced production head Of the poycd could
to such an extent by the introduction OF fresh labor that production
etc was an shortage and full
eed Tor the important needs the
sumption OF house coal could he next win
INC debate which followed this
on OF labor at the dismissal General whose
war bureau OF the l~~sian ministry of cn
Wuey due ro of food and that the
coa production "oulddc TO supply the miners with bread and
Even the government oon<oed Norwacr has been no
k says mat Germany next will be short clothing
ana heating but that whereas tho public understands,
ana % knows that there abundant coal in
yucca Inc mwah also points out that while the public
'htS tha argument obviously docs apply
u abundant supplies the ended
rd on against the gas rdc which has t.v issued in Berlin in
mat the cooking will be
Z" bathing facilities will pcmcs The
matters better explaining that be kept toaby they arc
The Cologne at , stage to remind III, German,
mat Their ed Is the world II complains that Al
OF wearing continental hre and Of thinking measure Of
Europe WS small peninsula pushed the
as jumping OH ground for their mldled
Noogne 'a'cte airunp
stupidity and blindness the perpetual confidence
ana oe refusal to recognize the facts of the German Europe
many dYened think hc
pNef' SHhc o nm Europe spring board and his
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
THE NEXT LIBERTY BOND ISSUE.

FEW more billion, OF dollars recded BY our gov
-. ernment to prosecute the This money is needed
at Some OF il will be raised by war taxes and a
large portion will become available by the sale OF govern
ment bonds This bond issue will be at least $j0O0oO0
Fortunately, the people Of the United States have the
money buy these bonds They will respond to the call
of their country month when the subscription list is
opened The campaign Monday for tho purpose Of
informing the public about the need OF the loan terms,
and the Importance Of giving the government prompt aid
in finances
There lot Of people who do not yet comprehend
the magnitude OF the They don't realize what the
result to this country; II they did they would offer
to turn all their private resources ot much
might be needed to the government For il the allies
should fail in the struggle the indemnity tina, Prussia
would collect from the United States would bankrupt most
OF our people
But the allies are not gong TO lose They're going
right to victory All the campaigns IN Europe cost
much money and the United States proposes to furnish
substantial part OF It. We're battling to make future
wars impos sble and we've got to make thorough job
Of it The thing cannot be done without money hence tho
next Liberty loan
Abou, four million people subscribed to the first Lib
ery loan; the number who subscribe to the second loan
should he four times that many Arc NOC and YOU
ready 10 subscribe
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
THE DEADLY SIX-SHOOTER.

W. have very fine assortment OF laws aud ordinance
W in Oklahoma pertaining to concealed weapons. II
anyone paws much attention 20 these regulations tho ia,
is not generally known
People who live in Boston and New York and other
eastern oenUS OF population have frequent chances TO
read OF tho deadly six shooter IN Oklahoma Each time
that readers printed accounts Of the nd,crn
mate use OF weapons in this state opinions formed that
Oklahoma is lawleSS state Such is not the case gen
orally, but specific give the state the wrong kind OF
reputation abroad
II we can make up minds TO put the deadly six
shooter out of business except in tho hands of officers
OF the law well go long way toward stabiIirlpg
state among the people outside of our boundaries
While we now have plenty Of law to regulate the use
Of six shooters the enforcement OF present statutes
difficult We mus, find better way to\proscryc domestic
peace When the legislature again assemblies, wise
man will confer blessing Oklahoma il he will secure
the passage of which will put six shooters
Of the hand, Of all persons except police officers and force
weapons owned by individuals to be kept at home
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
WHAT EDITORS SAY


Though the press carries much speculation concerning
prospective revolt which is to bring about the dcmocra-
t1ation OF Germany there IS little real news ON which to
base any such hope
That there Is under way political movement favorable
TO the reform element IN the rclchslae Is true but 1t Is the
same sort OF movement which brought M,chAcls 10 the
fore At best II will mean only few changes IN the pct-
sonnel ot the government II will insure the creation
OF government responsible 90 the people
II there existed hope Of an carly revolution in Ger
many It fell along with Riga So long as Gcrmanys armies
are winning victories abroad not 10 I've expected that
there VIII be any wide spread dSsatsa,ton among the
people at home They may ne tired o tire war and they
may he heartily sick OF kings and princes hut they will
not tepudatc their rulers while the latter arc fighting sue
cesS'u battles Rulers who lead continue to rule until
their leadership brings actual disaster
No matter how frequently Germany may shit chan.
teot' or other Officers the genuine movement for tho.
characterization OF that country viii not begin until ter
many IS deciSvcly defeated IN a military way 10 bring
about democratic Germany the country must w through
the same process as that which Russia IS experiencing
New forms o government erected on the ruins of old
governments Illinois state Journal
Wall street having been fixed good and plenty il doesn't
matter how the government fixes Price, Washington
Post
Debating the White House pirkciiur would ne a vast.
OF hot air There IS nothing debate about tins disgrace.
iu exhibition of feminine stupidity Rochester Herald
The question of the restoration OF Belgium 4, again he
ing discussed in Germany II will be any encouragement
to the Germans TO know II the question has not been
dropped by the allies, either.-kansas City STAT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29

what IS going on he should listen to
MS .wtic after she returns from her
weekly Sew and Cab club.
And maybe II YOU were as silent as
tina, well.kuown bivalye you would be-
as popular as the oyster
Every time a woman gets stung hy
an agent she SwearS that she will ncv-
er buy another thing from a house to
house peddler And the next day An
agent will call around with some ding
bat that Is so perfectly useless that she
can't resist the temptation to buy it.
a lot OF us seem TO imagine that we
were put on earth 10 proclaim the faults
OF the other fellow to the world
a pedigree makes better horse or a
better dog. But it doesn't always make
a better man.
A man may not he able to win an ar
gument with his wife But he can al
ways win an argument with his con
science.
Another reason for the High Cost Of
Living IS that girls imagine that IT is
more important that they have good
looks than that they be good cooks
II is hard TO get A woman to under
stand that All inexpensive smile will do
more to brighten up her face Than will
dollar box of paint,
Nine times out OF ten when a man
comes to you for "A choice he is looking
tT sympathy
Any married man can tell YOU that
the fact that YOU can't find what Won
are looking for in the top drawer Of the
dresser is no proof that i, isn't there.
The average wife doesn't dread mar
rage without love as much A. she
breads divorce without allmouy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
REMOVING UNPATRIoTIC SENATORS.

MOST of the people of Missouri Wisconsin, aud Okla.
homa would like 10 see Senators Stone and Toilette
and Gore removed from the upper house OF congress But
the task has seemed too difficult to tho voters Getting
rid OF ~npairotc senators is task all Here's what
the constitution OF the United States provides for such
eases.
Each house determine tho rules OF It, proceed
ings punish s members for dlsordery behavior and,
With the concurrence OF twO-thrds, ENrEJ4 A MEN
BEE.
Now, then. 1t the people Of our state or Wisconsin
Missouri viii show to the. United States that
certain members of that body not desired could not
the senate, by at least wothirds vote eliminate the oh
Icconabc and unparlotic members; or IT could.
The vote should be unanimous ior expulsion assuming
that tho arragncd senator's would not he entitled to Note
The United State, senate should not wait for the people
OF these states to protest The should promptly act
and cypcl the members who playing into the hands
Of our enemies. Tins is war time We're facing the
greatest battles which ever engaged nation Aud Var
senators Crlppng government
What arc going to do abou, i, in Oklahoma Arc
Idle aud let tho matter grow worse Or have
VIC the courage and the patriotism TO send delegation TO
the senate asking that The plea OF the people OF Oklahoma
he considered and that Senator core he retired by the
provided IN the constitution II well act Missouri
ard Wisconsin cannot fail to similarly act
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29

some men arc SO lazy that they gi,c
1t the cu'tomarrtNo weeks NOTICE I've
tore they will discharge an obligation
A. q man grows Older and the sum.
mct, seem hotter srl the winter, seem
colder, nc thermometer seems to grow
more and more conservative
\ man thinks he is pretty well post
ed because he reads four new,paper.
e,ey day But II he want, 10 know
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
Search U.s.

Dear Luke Paw knows everything,
SO have him tell US why
A mouse is afraid Ul man
a man is afraid of a woman
And a woman is afraid OF mouse
Anxious.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
HOoIayl

We're the Golden Rule, as a working tool,
freely used by all mankind,
There could he no kaisers, kinss, or
CEars, nor any no inclined:
No one could wish to rule the earth with
blood and iron and might.
While war would cease. and order reign
from exercise Of right.
But. while fools fight TO make might
right. and bloody tyrants reign,
War must go on until the dawn shows
bloody tyrnnts slain.-R r r.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
Like the Tie We Got Last Christma,

Mrs. Joe Schuicr entertained at a
miscellaneous shower Yesterday for her
cousin, Miss Alma Wavcriug Games
were played, at which Miss Adelaide
MeISe won Crochcted Joke.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
Our Ioe Miller Contest.

Gus silk claims that the oldes, Joke
is the one about the newspaper man
who woke up III the middle OF the night
and found burglar going through his
pants that were hanging over chair.
What arc you dong" asked tho
newspaper man. "wai, second and i'll
&c, up, and help YOU look"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29

Don't let this warning go to waste.
Nou'll fnd that II In true
That when YOU have n dark brown
taste,
You're certain To feel blue
Luke McLuks
Another thing you'll find In true,
That when. alas slack.
That same dark brown taste makes you
blue
II makes Your wife look black
Newark Advocate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
Ten Years ASo.

Mrs Sarah Walker will give a dinner
this evening for her son, Mr.. Charles
Walker, entertaining number Of hi,
friends.
Mr. Thomas 7 Roach Of the firm Of
Roach & Ncazey, druggists Of this city,
was married day before Yesterday at
the home OF hi, bride, Miss Nellie
Cobb. at Jackson. Tenn Miss Cobb.
who visited here three years ago, is
charming young lady and will be wei
coined by many friends, both of her
husband who is very popular and Of her
own. The Young couple will spend three
weeks on a honeymoon trip visiting Mr.
Roach' parents at Okmulgee on their
way home.
High school enrolment has reached
the 5000 mark and is steadily inoreas-
ing
Miss Helen Fincrty left last week loY
the University at Lawrence. Kan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
What

What has become OF the old fash
ioncd woman who used to call in tho
Small boys in the neighborhood and
cleaned their ears and noses and then
gave them a cookie
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
Paw Knowa Eyerything

WtIIic- Paw, why do We CaII money
dough.
Paw Because We need it for our
daily bread, my ton
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29

. understand this milk situation, the dealers pay
part for IT and sell il at IS cents quart. II
nd out abou, this they'll quit selling share,
companies and organize few milk corpo.
have no trouble selling the shares
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29
Mean Brute

What do YOU consider the most wou.
dtrfu thing IN tho world?' asked NJ.
Gahh
The echo" replied Mr. Gabb
and why the echo" asked Mrs
Gabh
"Rccausc it !, the only thing that can
heat woman ont OF the last word re
plcd Mr Gabb.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-29

When Mt Gray starts his probe Of the white mk sit.
uaiou, there likely be blue DAYS for Ahc dalrmcn
who will look black at the assistant prosecutor