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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-19

Law Dlsapproved- Members OF the ON.
lahoma Independent Telephone nssocia-
ton In session at the Lee Huckinr yes
terdny voiced their disapproval OF the
bill introduced In the legislature by Rep
resentative Cartwright giving electric
light and power companies right OF way
over all public highways In the state.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-19
engineering Service EsamInatIons =

city civil service examinations are an
nounced for February and 2 for posi-
tlons In the engineering service ms fol
lows. aKmen, f2j, rodmnn. S6b; chain
man, So; instrument man, $40, drafts
man, 500. assistant engineer. 1925, In
spectors. 80 per day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-19
Closing Quotations.

Prices Of tho various sradesS catt
arc approximately as follows:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
NEA4CU AND TIE WAR

Ish attitude Of Mexica toward the
united states in the present situation
Is viewed withgreat interest in Wash
lngton ana IL this country in general.
The general hostility toward Ameri-
can residents in Mexico and along the
border displayed by practically all
the MEXICAN factions in recent years
gives weight to the many rumors that
the leaGers ia Mexico would unite in
a war against the United States as
soon as actual hostilities broke out
between this aatlon and Germany.
On the other hand the fact that Mexi-
cans realize he strength of this coun-
try In war With Mexico would be
sufficient to crush any attempted in
gasion ia proof enough that no such
move will be made in the southern
republic
Again, the question of what Mexi-
co could hope to accomplish by any
aggressive action against the United
States naturally arises. The south
ern republic, weakened to point of
almost utter exhaustion by years of
revolution within its own borders,
would hardly dare to hope to over
come the military forces of this ma .
tion. Small as they may appear in
comparison to the size of the cOun-
try, the troops of Uncle Sam would
have no ditficulty in crushing the un-
organized forces of Mexican factions
on the iiald of battle.
The rumors, do doubt, come as the
result CT the disclosures made by the
Washington government when federal
agents discovered the famous German
plot TO align Mexico and Japan
against the United States in inter
cepting q message to German repre-.
sentatiges in Mexico City. The fail
ure of this effort, however, leaves
this nation safe for the present at
least from any aggression from the
south. Germany, isolated by the
blockadirg fleets of enemy warships,
would be unable to assist Mexico in
any way and any attempts by Mexi-
cans to 60 alone would be foolhardy.
More recent reports from Mexico
Indicate a desire on the part of Mexi-
cans to remain neutral. This news
comes as 8 distinct relief to Ameri-
cans who would be unwilling to be
bothered with a Mexican war at this
time and because America is hoping
that Mexicans will be able to adjust
their differences and resume peace
full life uneer stable government.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
FRENCH TROOPS GET
NEWS OF u. S. ENTRY

Paris. April l4.-Th6 minister Of
war. M. PainIeve, has sent the fol-
lowing order to General Nivelle, COM
mander-in- chief on the French front:
In the name Of tho government 1
beg you to communicate by general
army order to your troops the entry
of the United States on the side Of
the allies. Have the goodness Of this
occasion to point out to them the un-
equslled Importance Of the event
which causes the most pacific demo-
cracy In the world to abandon neu.
trallty in order to defend law and
liberty; recall to them that more than
a century ago French and American
troops fought side by side in a strug.
gle for the same ideal and cemented
the friendship of our two people by
blood that was shed in a common
cause. Finally make them under
stand that the help brought by the
United States is accompanied by ma
terial assistance, the weight of which
in the scale will be decisive and as
sure to us more than ever the cer-
tainty of complete victory
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
THE WAR DEBT BURDEN

There is growing sentiment among
the people to demand of congress that
in creating 9 great war debt and in
providing for payment of it the big
incomes be made 10 bear q consider,
able part of the weight. While it is
largely personal liberty, humanity,
for which the war is to be waged,
there is no denying that property in
terests will be benefited, first and
most noticeably. Should the war be
a losing venture, should America be
defeated and Germany come out vic
torious it goes without saying that
property interests would be the first
to suffer, that,the men with large in
comes would be made to pay and to
pay heavily, while the rank and file
OF US, and poorer classes, probably
would not be great deal worse off
than we are at the present time, ex,
cept for taxes that would be levied on
necessities.
AV oC'hS VI bN AAlthG lii tfGuG VI utISdt
of America arms, property and in
comes would be the greatest losers it
naturally follows that to avoid such
thing as possible defeat should now
be required TO do their part by con
tributing the money with which to
successfully carry on the war, for it
will devolye on those without, proper
ty and incomes TO do the lighting.
1t is not sln-A merican to expect
that the burden be placed as suggested
The common people, the people with
out extensive property and large in
come, will have their burdens dou-
bled, regardless OF victory or defeat
and will not bitterly complain, but
they have right to demand that the
burden be placed where it will be felt
less, where 1t can be borne without
imposing actual hardship.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
CUBA IN THE WAR

There are those who have laughed,
ever sneered at Cuba declaring war
on Germany. They show their ignor-
ance by so doing. With Cuba an
avowed enemy Of Germany, though
she may not be able to put fighters
into the field or on the sea, though
she may not be able to contribute
much in the way of foods or money,
there is the certainty German SUBJ
marines will find no harbor from
which to obtain supplies secretly, It
cannot become the hothed for the
propagation of German plots and In
trigues. More, there is the moral ef-
feet, the demonstration to the people
of the world that the people of the
world are arrayed against the ideas
that are being espoused by Germany
IN the manner she is carrying on the
war.
Cuba's entrance into the war is Of
vast Importance. The entrance of
Brazil which probably will occur DUR
ing the present week will be Of vast
iy more Importance, because Brazil
has a considerable army, something
Of sea lighting power, vast food pro-
ductive wealth and is financially able.
1t means, too, the consolidated Of
the interests of the Americas more,
the consolidation of the interestsso of
the democracies of the world.
There is probability the action of
these two American republics will
be followed by similar action on the
part of other American republics. It
lis not expected other European neu-
trails Sweden, Norway, Denmark,
Holland and Switzerland will do
more than they have done. Their
geographical location is such that
should they show q spirit of unfriend-
illness to the German government
they would be quickly overrun and
| their country and cities devastated
as were the cities and country of
Belgium. The most that can be hop
sn Oh tnem Is THAT they do not give
assistance to the German govern
meDt, of which there is not the
slightest fear, for it is we'll known
that were they geographically locat-
ed as are the Americas they would
act probably much more quickly
than have the Americas.
The entrance Of any country into
the war, regardless Of its size, is
not to be regarded lightly. 1t is inst
that much more in the balance on the
side pitted against Germany and
must mean the eventual overthrow
OF the Hohenzollerns and the adop-
ton of democratic form of govern
ment by the people OF Germany.
This would mean the end Of the great
conflict and period of peace for the
world, the like of which the world
has never known.
I
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
CALL HALF A MILLION

Washington, Apri! 12.-The war de-
partment proposed today to issue in
strncti0ns to recruiting officers which
will effect s. caiIfor 5O0,0 900 volunteers
to fill up the regular army and the
existing units Of the national guard.
All recruits enlisted since the dec
laration of war and those to be en-
listed hereafter will be notified that
they will be discharged at the close of
the war, putting them in the status
of war time volunteers.
A total of a, 1855 men already have
been enrolled in the regular army
who will come under such 8. status.
This number of recruits was accept
ed during the first ten days after the
passage OF the resolution.
Analysis of the pending administra-
ton bills as it affects the regular
army and the national guards, shows
that provision is made for the alb
sorption Of ,S4S volunteers. Of
these l6l ,519 will be needed to fill up
the regular army and 206, ,324 for the
national guard. AS 100000 men must
be Withdrawn from these two ser
vices, within six months. to train the
| ifirst 500, GOO increment of the selec.
Tive copscrlpt army their places must
be taken by that number of addition
al volunteers. By this plan, while
absorbing the volunteer spirit of the
country. the feasibility of depending
entirely upon Volunteers will be
demonstrated. Army officers are
certain that it will show congress.
where there are some doubts of the
selectise conscFlption plan, that con.
scription is necessary to maintain an
larmy adequate to meek the present
present sltaati0n.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
DOG TEAMS RACING
IN FROZEN ALASKA

Nome, Alaska, April 12.-Three
dog teams continued the battle today
for honors in the Alaska Sweepstakes
in the Arctic classic. The fourth
team entered was out of the race hav-
ing been scattered by a storm and
one dog Killed. The teams left Nome
Monday, the course being to Candle
on Kotz sound and return. On the
outward stretch Leonard Seppal's
team was at Fish river, liz miles
from Nome, last night; Fay Dal-
zene's at the same place and Victor
Anderson'3 at Boston roadhouse, 107
miles out.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
EFFICIENCY Iy AMERICA

The thorUughaesS with which plans
FOR the prosecution of the war are be-
ing carried out in America is demon
stTated in the recent decision of the
government to build enough ships to
offset the loss IN tonnage caused by the
German submarine campaign, thereby
insuring a steady Aow of food and wa,
material to the entente allies. Much
has been said OF German efficiency but
America bids tair to equal if not sur
pass the organization OF the father.
land
Hundreds Of thousands of tons o1
shipping has been destroyed by enemy
submarines and ii is up to America tt
replace in whole or in part this loss il
we hope to defeat Germany in this war
1t will mean q huge amount of time
and labor. aud the cost will be tremen
dous. But if, as the British premier
David Lloyd-George recently said, the
absolute assurance Of victory was to be
found in the one word ships, the ac
complishment viii be well worth thu
expenditure and America goes at hel
task with determination that spells
victory. If ships will bring the war t.
a successful conclusion Americas ef-
forts will have much to do with the Fl
nal determination of things.
The naming BY President Wilson o1
Major General George ". Goethals,
builder OF thePanama canal, to super
wise the construction of the fleet o.
ships to carry food and munitions t.
the entente nations is further proof O
the thoroughness with which the gov
eminent is dealing with present da,
problems. Eyerycitizeu of the Unitet
States knows George w Goethals, the
man who. pietcd against odds tina,
would have disheartened many othel
men, completed the most wonderful bi'
of engineering in the world. America
can rest assured that when the former
fgovernor of the canal zone takes up the
work laid out for him by Presiden
Wilson. Goetbals' efficiency and thor
oughness will once again come int,
prominence. The president has named
man in whom he has the fullest conf
Idanee and he Will not be diaeppoinEed
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
DREADNAUGHT TO BE
LAUNCHED APRIL q

Washington, April 13. The dread
naught New Mexico, being cons
structed in the New York navy yards
will be launched April %, the navy
department announced today. Com
struction will then begin on the
Tennessee.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Bryan's offer to enlist as a private
doubtless does not extend to joining
Rooseyelt's proposed expeditionary
force.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Instead of drinking to 1.-The Day, -
America pledges the world "Tomor.
row!''
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The old joke about serving the
country by getting married is being
taken seriously by good many fell
lows now.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Ii as agreed, it is a military neces-
sity to raise more foodstuffs it ought
to be military crime to speculate in
them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Golf is all right. but there is no ex-
ercise more drastic and soul satisfy
ing than putting in an acre of pota-
toes before breakfast.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The governor of West Virginia
says: "Thls is no time for tin sold
iers.' Are the other kind SO num-
erous that even the tin variety can
be dispensed with?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Roosevelt believes lie has succeed
ed in raising 100000 raen, and while
does not have their names it is stated
that further applications must be
restricted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Chicago reports more recruits Of
German names than OF any other ma
tionaiity. The granisons of those
who fought "mit Sigel'' for demo-
cracy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

If present recruiting plans under
way in all parts of the country are
turned loose it is believed it will not
require thirty days to secure the half
million men which it is contemplated
calling aa volunteers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

American foreign trade decreased
500, 100000 during February, the
first month of Germany's unrestrict-
ed submarine warfare. This undoubt-
edly means many hungry mouths for
the allies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Never before since the development
of the wireless has it been necessary
for the government to restrict the use
OF the wireless apparatus by anna
|teurs. But under present conditions
it is self-evident that restrictions are
justified.
One form of conscription that
would be met With lond and hearty
cheers would be to make the tin horn
and the pool hall babitue without
visible means Of support legal prey
of any farmer who should rope them
and set them - work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The war was curse to the world.
1t WAS evident that it could not end
until Germany was whipped into her
place. We have been forced to do our
part, for she worlds sake.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

1t is as essential to recruit food
growers as men for the navy. There
is no reason why the people of this
country should go hungry. We have
the land and all it needs is to be
cultivated.
If potatoe prices continue to soar
they will reach poina where an
average crop at double average pric-
es would no more than pay for the
seed required to plant for the new
crop.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The new democratic government in
Russia is giving citizens the plain
truth about war operations. This is
almost too much to expect even of a
democracy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The name of the Kaiserof Hotel in
Chicago has been changed to the At
lantic Hotel. Will not the kaiser alb
dicate now?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The patriotic brotherhoods, having
got all they demanded will now high
mindedly refrain from plunging the
nation into strike.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

The back door of the new Russia is
nearer the United States, and when
calling on our new political neigh
bors it is not necessary to ring the
bell.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

Alexander Bannwart was converted
by Senator Lodges muscular activi-
ties, but there still are a few warts
that have not been banned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19

What if few German raiders who
have been separated from the news
for some time should come into Unit
ed Statessports to intern?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
Another mystery: Who is shipping
rifles and ammunition to Villa?

AAhOShSA bo4o J =. W uO 10 Su1pplilS
rifles and ammunition to Villa?
Instead of drinking to "The Day, -
America pledges the world "Tomor.
row!"
Bryan's offer. to enlist as private
doubtless does not extend to joining
Rooseyelt's proposed expeditionary
force.
Ii as agreed, it is q military neces-
sity to raise more fooastuffs it ought
to be a military crime to speculate in
them.
The old joke about serving the
country by getting married is being
taken seriously by good many fell
lows now.
Golf is all right. but there is no ex-
ercise more drastic and soul. satisfy.
ing than putting in an acre of pota-
toes before breakfast.
The name of the Kaiserof Hotel in
Chicago has been changed to the At
lantc Hotel. Will not the kaiser alb
dictate now?
The patriotic brotherhoods, having
got all they demanded will now high
mindedly refrain from plunging the
nation into strike.
What if few German raiders who
have been separated from the news
for some time should come into Unit
ed Statessports to intern?
Alexander BannWart was converted
by Senator Lodges muscular activi-
ties, but there still are few warts
that have not been banned.
The back door of the new Russia is
nearer the United States, and when
calling on our new political neigh
bors it is not necessary to ring the
bell.
The new democratic government in
Russia is giving citizens the plain
truth about war operations. This is
almost too much to expect even of a
democracy.
Chicago reports more recruits Of
German names than OF any other ma
tionality. The granisons Of those
who fought init Sigel' for a demo
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-09-06

In the heart Of summer. when Au-
gust inclines us to forget that there is
such a season as winter, the curtain
rises on millinery styles for fall. Mil
liners and merchants journey to the
great fashion centers to view the dress
~rehearsals Of the modes and to be-
come acquainted with the headwear
they are destined to sell when leaves
and snow are falling. Their patrons
will not welcome these winter things
as rapturously as they do those that
acknowledge that winter millinery is
entitled to be called superb.
There are nc radical changes in
styles so far as size and shapes are
concerned. We are not to be intro
duced to things so novel that we will
have to be educated up to them. The
same reserve is apparent in millinery
that ch~aracterizes dresses and suits.
Celors are quiet and rich, materials
are excellent and styles refined.
Velvet Is destined to dominate the
winter season unless the unexpected
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-09-06

happens and three fine opponents o.
the new modes, shown above, are all
made of it. An aristocrat in millinery
has a bulky crown, sponsored by a
world-famed French house. 1t is of
black velvet with brim-facing of white
crepe with long stitches Of heavy
white silk, threaded about the crown.
A collar of narrow white ribbon, with
wired bow at the front, shows trim
ming reduced to simplest form.
A design, equally smart and simple,
appears In a small tire-brimmed hat,
Of platinum gray velvet, with brim
bound with a soft band of feathers.
This model has proven wonderfully be-
coming to older women. The remain
ing hat is a familiar and graceful
shape with dropping brim presenting
an unexpected cut out portion at the
front.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-09-06

ed wool brocades with 'boucle" or loop
surface, and wool or silk matelasse,
are available and make beautiful coats
for little girls. The coat in the pic
ture, Of a regulation coat material, is
a popular type in the fall display. 1t
is plain, with belt across the back,
fastened to the coat with one large
button at each side. The collar is
bordered with a narrow band of fur
fabrics and the coat buttoned at the
front.
Bolivia cloth and wool velours are
fully established in coat styles for fall.
and there are numbers of novelty wool
materials that add variety to the show
ings. 1t is the business of coat fab
RIGS to look soft and warm-to suggest
comfort. Cloths and styles and trim
mings all work together to give this
impression in the new winter coats.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-09-06
BUY LIMESTONE NOW
FOR USE lN.AUTUMN
Men and Teams Now Have
Greatest Leisure, Roads
Are Good and Dry.

The most convenient time to apply
ground limestone is in late summer or
early fall. It is at these times that
there is the greatest leisure Of men
and teams, the roads are good and the
fields are dry enough to go over with
out serious trouble. This year, how
ever, the threatened car shortage
makes it important to get the lime in
as soon as possible, even If it must
be stored for use.
Another reason for applying lime in
the fall is that it is always best to
apply it on land prepared for a crop.
and the preparation of land for wheat
offers a good place for it's application,
since farmers are usually too busy or
the ground is too soft to apply it be-
fore corn. Moreover, clover is the
crop which is usually most benefited
by lime, and clover ordinarily follows
the wheat. AS a rule, the wheat crop
itself will not show great benefit, un-
less the land is very SOU Since lime
Is applied to sweeten the soil, and thus
influence all crops, but particularly
clover, and since it is usually applied
at rather infrequent intervals, it does
not matter greatly to which crop appli-
cation is made. M. F. Miller of the
University Of Missouri College of Ag-
riculture suggests that the time of
application depends largely on con-
venience.
There is q prevailing opinion that
since lime does not give the quick re-
Spouse secured from fertilizers, that
1t Is not a good war measure applica-
ton. This is true in part, but since
the war may last Indefinitely, and since
the period of food shortage will Doubt
less continue several years after the
war has closed, every measure which
will increase soil productivity should.
be considered. Glover must lie grown
to supply nitrogen. On many soils
lime is essential to successful clover
culture. The use of lime should stead
lily increase, therefore, regardless Of
war conditions.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-09-06
Economical, Remnants for Neolloee.

Economical Remnants for Neqllgee.
If you are in need of dainty negli-
gee garments, be on the lookout for
remnants of suitable sorts for max
Ing them. Very often at this time Of
year it is possible to find short lengths
Of lovely crepes or voiles or light
weight silks that can be made into
decidedly attractive negligees.
OF course, the price Of these rem
nants is less than that of the same
material bought by the yard, and II
you look about you can always find
the color and fabric that are suited to
your needs.
When looking for a remnant II is
much better not to start on your
shopping trip with n definite idea as
to color. but rather have n firm men,
DRY of such cOlOrs as you have found
becoming and an open mind as to the
col0rs YOU will choose. {.