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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

to some oi our boy, Who arc away from
home, here is a letter received by Mrs
J. T. prcwctt from her son, who is
with the United States Naval Train
iug station, Goat Island San Francisco
The letter reads
Dear Folk, am IN Frisco on shore
liberty" Slept at the Y. NJ G. A. last
night and am writing this from there.
Il IS dandy place, open Y all the en-
listed men Of the |. 5. navy, army, and
marines, and it is full ot them, too.
On account OF the crowded condition
at our barracks We have no place 20
write at All, 80 must bul it off until We
get to Frisco. The Y. VI G. A. at the
Island being located IN -" camp and
We canno'>g go up there You must for
give me for not writing as often as !
did viii Try to make all my letters
to make up IN not writing
so often. ! have a locker at the Y. NJ.
{. A building here. and can keep any
thing there that fkc
Frisco is a good town and there arc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Johnson to Join
Q. M. c. in Army

E w. John,on, for several month
detailed Vas a member of the army re-,
cruiting party on duty in Oklahoma.
and who has maintained headquarters
here, leaves tomorrow for Jefferson
Barracks, Mo, where he Will join the
quartermaster's corps Of the army
Johnson expects to be in France with.
in the next few weeks and for that rea.
son asked for a transfer from the re.
cruiting party.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

Samuel Gompers and the labor leaders
support Of the government
/ Labor More Reasonable"
Nobody has the right said the presi-
den, ito stop the processes OF labor
until all methods OF Cancellation have
been exhausted Aud ! do not speak
to you alone. ] have found laDor in
many instances more reasonable than
the other side
The president appealed Tor co-opera-
tion He said that he would like TO
see all the critics exported" He said {:
we must get down 10 business and
every ono must do the right thing
Never show ourselves Americans ~
going off in separate groups, 10 talk by
ourselves. but cooperate in a common
enterprise which is to release the spirit
OF the world from bondage" he declared.
Denounees Law Breakers.
The president de ounced otganiza
tions which I've said aretrring to de-
stroy the law, but in every case he SAID,
they should be dealt justice
81 AM opposed" he said, TO our tax
ing the Law into our own hands aS much
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
WAR WORK FUND
IS ten THOUSAND
SHORT OF QUOTA

the Brothethcod Rible class of the
First Presbyterian church, 500. and ST.
Paul's cathedral, SS4
Both men and women workers start
ed out again today with renewed Gu
thusiasm. 1t is expected that good
results %lll follow, as special teams
are seeking new people Women are
working In the residential districts.
To show what the y. NJ. {. \. means
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
This City Third
in Clearings Table

Oklahoma Cty' bank clearngS Tor
the week ending November g, showed
an increase OF 900 percent compare !
with the corresponding week OF lqlo
There were but two hher cities in the
United States showing larger in
crease. one being MuSkoRee, with an
increase Of w percent, which was the
leading city
The ten cities showing the largest
percent OF increase follow
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
No. 5VeLour
Coat, $29.75

Here's a model that shows
the fashlona Bile straight line
vogue for fall. Note the fig
upe. Two exchanging box
plcats In the back. an un-
usual collar and side pleats
In front are style touches
that mean much TO the we'll
grOOmed woman. In smart
autumn : dolors OF green,
navy, brown, black. taupe,
plum. Fully lined, All sizes.
Pricekt99.75.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

For Weakness and Loss Of Appetite.
The old standard general strengthen.
ing tonic, Groves Iasteless chill tonic.
atouscs the liver, drives out malaria,
and builds up the system. 4 true tonic
and sure appetizer. For adults and
children ttC -.kdv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

To Cure Cola in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNlNE
Tablets. Druggists refund money il it
fails TO cure. T. ". GROVES sigma
ilrr IA ON cach boy. .Wc -LAdy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Fur Cloth

For Coats, Scsrfs, Stoles and Muffs.
Hudson Bay Seal and genuine
kerami mole and "Bu,liur" sold in
regular width or in strips for Holes
and. d.muits.
S4lnch Black Chiffon Plush ,pc
cial 5000 yard
S8fNch Plush in black navy, pO0
ward.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Linen Towels

lsxJS- Inch linen huck towels,
CSC each.
2lSs6- Inch linen huck towels
si,7S each.
2lx40-lnch huck towels, $50
each.
22x42- Inch Fine huck towels,
Si7S each.
22x4O.lnch embroidered huok
towels. $3.50 each,
lSN2l HemSti'ehed linen guest
towels. SOC and CSC.
lSx2I Madeira embroidered
guest towels. $500 pair,
1879 Madeira embroidered
guest towels, $500 pair.
S0SO Mexican drawn work
table covers, a.ll white, special
csc.
45,AS Inch Renaissance table
covers, SoS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
No. 4--Dublay
Coat, S29.75

Dublsy cloth Is proving to
be one Of the most wanted
q, les for fall. In the model
OF Dublay an added touch
has been given TO the collar
the inside surface OF the
cloth being turned out 70
show az a plaid. A coat OF
this fabric will give lasting
satisfaction all through tho
winter. The broad collar
ostens snugly round your
chin. All sizes. No lA'
Price S29.7b.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Lunch Sets and SealIOped
Cloths

Sl-nch Scalloped round cloth,
5000
T.ineh Scalloped round cloth
$50
All Pure Belfast Linen,
l8tM Lnene scaris, hem
stitched, SOC,
Isx4S Linenc scaris, hem 4
surhed, 7Sc.
1884 Iinenc scaris hon.
stitched, Csc,
Madeira lunch sets, cNsistlng
ct one SA-mrh cloth, twelve ~
inch lunch napkins, twelve 6-inch
dolicS. twelve 9-inoh dollleS
twelve ll-inch doilieS, special
$50.
Hotel Sheets and Cases,
hlSoO Seamless sheets, sllo-
Sll50 dozen.
$3.50 Seamless sheets, sL7S--
SlAS0 dozen.
Slx99 Seamless sheets, S5s--
$40 dozen.
slNl0S Seamless sheets, $50
$3.50 doten.
ScSlloped Cut Corners.
ljNI Fine satin bcdSpreads -
$3.50.
ijA Fine satin bcdsprcads -
5000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
No. 3-BureHa
Coat. S29.75

The young woman who
wants the smartest and new
est viii DO well TO try on this
coat with n convertible plush
collar There is a clever sug-
gestlon OF length In the OBJ
long patch ut the pockets;
The points Of the graduated
belt button through both
front and back. In green
navy wine, taupe, brown
and black. Full lined All
sizes. No. 1923. Pricc-i2S 10.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
No. I-Motor
Coat, S39.75

Fullne~ but with straight.
ness. is the charming vogue
FOR fan and winter. This
handsome model combines
these two eatures with that
smart. youthful appearance
thew ooltrx taNors know how
to Nslgn 80 clcverly Note
tho straight lines ot the
pleats, the yoke. thu i'm
mcnse collar Gnd the all
around belt In Scotch mix
iures Of rich brown or green
culors. No. 1885. Price
fSg.16.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Odd Napkins

slNAs OhN .'of''''' H''''
S29S.
22x22 All Linen napkins, $500
dozen.
70 Dozen All Linen napkins, 2
and . inches, 400 doren.
Is Dozen 24x24 all linen nap
kins, assorted patterns, $500 dos
W DoIen 24x24 all linen
\ danAsk napkins assorted patterns
$500 doren.
Is Dozen PAPA damask nap.
kinS. $3.50 dozen,
~ Doren 24x2A damaSk nap
kins, assorted patterns, " dozen.
24X24 Linen damask napkins,
$50 doIen. 4
Table Cloths and Napkins
2N2 Yard cloths and 2iS2l-inch
napkins, siiOo set
1Sl Nard cloths and 24N24mch
napkins, $500 get.
2N2 Ward cloths and 2+N2I-inch
napkins, $500 set.
2x2B Yard cloths and 24N24-
inch napkins, $500 set
2S2H Yard cloths and 24x24
inch napkins si4.So act
2v2H Yard cloths and 24x24-
inch napkins $500 set
2xj Yard cloths and 24x24-lnch
napkins si+oo set.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
No. 2-Dressy
Coat, $39.75

Pleats at each side OF TINS
youthful model give a de-
llsh,tul paMl effect down
the 'front.' The long line ap-
penrAnce is further carried
out In the useful pockets II
Ia fashioned In Silvertone We
lour in pekin, brown, oxford.
green. sage. Also Of Burella,
wool velour and broadcloth.
In green. navy. brown. taupe
and black. All Sizes No
1925. price t39 rs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

Whenever You Need a General Toni
Take Groves
The Old STANDARD Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic rs equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well knoY,l tonic properties OF QUi-
NINE and IRON. 6Oc.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

They're all Of tho finest pure wool iabriCs-all
lined and n,erlned and every seam is stitched with
silk and the bu,tonholes reinforced Ask TO have eH-
planned the additional features contained in no other
make of coats
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Madeira Lunch Napkin,

Madeira lunch napkins, scai-
loped. $3.50 and $50 doisn.
Madeira lunch napkins, seal
loped and dainty designs cm-
hroidcred in one corner, $3.50
dozen.
Madeira lunch napkins, seal
lopcd and elaborate designs EN-.
broidered in corners, beautiful
quality Of linen, 5000 and $500
dozen.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

Each Of these Wooex coats possesses an air OF IN
diyiduaIity that sempAssizcd in every step OF Us
manufa acture. So carefully do experts Woael 't.'. u
aaTm.nts that thev hold their shape, even after they
have been drenchcd by rain.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

he president praised the work Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
GREAT JUMP IN
JANUARY EXPORTS
Total is S613,541,020, More
Than 100 Millions Over
Previous High Records.

American exports totaled S613,-
441,O2O in January, exceeding by
nearly 100000, 900 the previous
high monthly record of $521,65O.-
904. made the preceding month, &C
cOrding 10 a statement issued by the
bureau OF foreign and domestic COM
merce. High prices are thought re-
sponsible for much of the recent in
creased value Of foreign trade. I'M
ports for January are given at sea-
674.s51. a decided increase over the
S2O4,S34.1SS of December, and the
S176, 9ss,3O5 of November. Both i'm
ports and exports for January show
decided increases over any previous
January in the history of American
trade.
The total exports for the seven
months ending January, 1917. were
$3.514.244,066. as against S2,1S2,-
s9S,752 and Sl,334, 66O,14S. respect
lively for the same periods in 1915
and 1915. For the ? months end
ing January, 1917, the total exports
were $5,764,S2S,199. as against So
616,S27.944 in the same period in
1916. and S2,177,436,76O for a like
period in 1915. Total trade for the
years ending January. 1917. 1916,
and 1915 were. SS,213, So
457.627,264 and $3.934,11S.155, re-
spectively. The imports of mer-
chandise during the seven months
ending January. 1917, were $1,34S.-
232. $50, against S1,O97.137,S16. and
$93O.5OS.236 for the same periods in
1916 and 1915.
OF the months imports. 74.61 per
cent entered free Of duty as COM
pared with 1915 per cent in Janu-
airy. 1915. and 62.54 per cent in
January. 1915.
Gold imports totaIed SIS. 926.25s
in January 1917, as compared with
15,00S,232 in January, 1916. and
S6,ss6,3sS in January, 1915. The
imports Of gold for the seven months
ending January. 1917, totaled $751;
937.345. as compared with S322.O3S.-
$50 in 1916. and S33.54O.7I7 in 1915.
The exports OF gold in January,
1917. were S2O.719,Sss. while for the
same periods in 1916 and 1915 re-
corded S1O,213,517 and S691.50s. re-
spectively. For the seven months
ending January. 1917. gold exports
were S11O.106.66S and in a like pc
Rod in 1916. S34.056.9OS. as against
Sl3s,333,130 in 1915.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
Building
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
IRON Records OF Tndisna Title
and Loan 90.

Simon Ward and wife TO First
Trust & Savings Co. lot 60 in Ward S
second addition to Mishawaka. $3.50.
Rosa F. Rosenberger, ct al, to
Herman ID. Bowles. lot 1874 in Der
ner Grove, first addition. 1.
Christian NJ. Wenger and wife 10
Nora A. Whitmer. lot SO in Wen
ger & Krieghbaum's second addi-
ton, J..
Albert p. Fisher and wife TO Lulu
Wahlen. lot 22O. third plat. south
east addition, $500.
Marie Kershaw Schultze to Cal
,itzen A Farabaugh, tract OF
land in Union township. $1,000.
Navarro Place corporation to
Marie Olive Berg, lot 251. Park
ovash addition of Navarro place,
1855.
Delmar c. Leer and wife TO Will
liam Arnold and wife. lot 22S in
bowman's sixth addition. 81.
Daisy l. Reilly to George F.
Manner, lot / Daisy Reillys subdi-
vision of lot 4, first survey of Home
wood, 81.
Robert r. Dunbar and wife to
Robin f. Dunbar. transfer and
Bessie NJ. Rhinehart, lot l and part
of lot in Perley Lumber Co. s
addition; lots 156, 157. and 236 in
Roseland park; part of lot , and
all of lots 3, 4. and in Perley
Lumber Co.'S addition; part Of lot
las in Sorin's addition; lots 217 and
21s in BOwman's sixth addition;
and lot 266 in Southeast addition,
$1,000.
Bessie NJ. Rhinehart, transfer to
Robin Ernest Dunbar. ct al, lot 1
and part of lot 2 in Perley Lumber
Co.'S addition lots 1856, 157 and
236 in Roselawn park; part of lot ,
and all of lots 3, and in Perley
Lumber Co.'S addition; part of lot
14S in Sorin's addition; lots 217 and
us in BOwman's sixth addition;
and lot 266 in Southeast addition,
81
Leslie c. Whitcomb and wife and
Fred w. Keller and wife TO George
II. Heideman and wife, part of lots
25, %. p and 2S in Indiana av. ad-
dition. 81.
William r. Boyd to Frank ID.
Haley, part of lot 1913 in 0. p. River
Park. 81.
Catherine Sample to Morris Sill
herman and wife, part of lot IA,
block 10, Wallis addition, $500.
David A. ThortOn and wife, part Of
lot "A in Muessers first addition, 81.
The st. Joseph Polish Roman
Catholic Cemetery association to
A. Grzesk. lot 8 i'm st.
Joseph Polish Roman Catholic
cemetery, $40.
Leroy c. Jackson and wife TO
ernest NJ. Morrisa, lot on S. Michi-
gan St. $4,000.
John A Gardner and wife to Ed
Divine. a tract of land in Greene
township. $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
..........S13O.S22.OO

Permits Show Gains.
Sc far this year there has been
a gain of SO percent in the value
OF the permits issued by the office
though in the same time less than
half the number OF permits were
granted. Last year. in February,
IS permits were issued, totaling
S177,OS5. while the total for the
month this year was a loss of 76
percent in the number issued and
loss of q .ercent in the value.
The loss from January's record is
less notable. The first month of
the year saw the granting of 20 per-
mits TO build buildings valued at
$164,032. From this standard Feb
ruary fell % percent in the number
and p percent in the value of
buildings. 1t is to he noted. how
ever, that January in this case takes
in the last 10 days of December.
made necessary by the fact that the
yearly reports are made out on
Dec. 20.
More Permits Granted
During the last week but nine
per MUS were representing
an expenditure of approximately
$3.50. Most of the permits were
for sheds and for furnaces. Fol-
lowing is full list of those grant
ed:
s. Doan, Ala f. Dubail av.; gar
age. 500.
f. w. Przybysz. TAO y. Brook
field St; furnace, S145.
A. Mccarthy. 171S Lincoln Way
w; furnace, $3.50.
c. c. Hewitt, S14 E. Colfax av.;
sleeping porch, $3.50.
st. Joseph Loan Assn, 625 Seven
teenth St; addition. $275.
Frank A. Hazinski, sos n. Allen
st; shed, $50.
Electric Service Co, 115-117 w.
Colfax av.; fire escape, 5000
Henry Lehman, 1910 Pleasant
St; furnace. S135.
T. A. Killellea. 617 y. st Peter
ST: furnace, S175.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
NEW FIELDS OPEN TO
AMERICAN LUMBER

ROumania and Austria Hungary
are the principal competitors Amer
lean lumbermen will find i'm the
lumber markets of the Mediterran-
can district and the near east when
the war is over. according to a re-
port on the subject just published
by the bureau of foreign and do
nestle commerce. 1t is a business
that the ROUmaniaRs and Austrians
have handled successfully and al
most exclusively for many years.
The annual value OF the lumber
imports into these regions before
the war is placed at $132.292, 600,
OF which the United States supplied
S12.652, 900 worth. most of which,
however. went TO comparatively
we'll known markets in Spain.
France, and Italy. American lum-
Der is seldom met with in Turkey
Tunis. Serbia, Persia, Greece, Egypt,
Bulgaria and Algeria.
The bureaus report is devoted
principally to descriptions of each
of these markets. giving the source
of lumber supplies. the demand, and
the character of lumber desired.
and where possible the prices OBJ
tanned before the war The report
is entitled Lumber Markets OF the
Mediterranean Region and the Near
East" miscellaneous series No. 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
Tobacco Habit
Easily Overcome

A New Yorker. Of wide experience.
has written a book telling how the
tobacco or snuff habit may be east
w and quickly banished with de-
lightful benefit. The author. Ed
ward j. Woods. 1882 c, Station r
New York City, Will mail his book
free on request.
The health improves wonderfully
after tobacco craving IS conquered
Calmness. TRANQUIL sleep. clear eyes.
normal appetite. good digestion.
manly vigor, strong memory and
general gain in efficiency are among
the many benefits reported Get ria
OF that nervous. irritable Ieelins'
no more need OF pipe, cigar, cigar
et. snuff or chewing tobacco 10 paci-
Is morbid desire. S1V.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
TRANSFERS SHOW
LARGE INCREASE
Fifty Per Cent Gain Made in
Property Changes Over Pre-
Ceding Week.

Real estate transfers for Febru-
AIRY amounted 20 y3IO.z07 as COM
paved with 1927. 500 for January,
making the tNo months beyond a
doubt the best two winter months
ever experienced Ira the realty bust
mess In South Bend Although last
3ear was an exceptionally good year
Iu real estate way here during
only two months in the year-and
these were in the summer-did the
court records show a bigger busi-
ness
The last week Of February was
the best in a real estate way. "a total
of 1O4 transfers being recorded dur
ing the week only Il OF which were
after the first Of the month. The
number Of transfers represented "a
so percent increase over the pre-
ceding week when only 90 were
recorded
Local real estate men are highly
elated over the realty outlook for the
year and Judging from the business
10 date believe the years business
will be even better than was pre-
dicted
There were few big deals record
ed during the week. the only three
exceeding $4,000 being in farm land.
There were. however, several inn
portant developments and announce
ments
situation Worse.
The housing situation is daily
growing worse with the coming Of
warmer weather and the normal
influx of people 10 the city during
the spring. which this year is con-
siderably earlier End considerably
larger than usual. People arriving
in the city are forced To remain in
hotels and rooming houses for
nearly a week before they can fnd
any kind of residence at all and
then very frequently they are com
PEELED Co put up with any kind Of
make-slift Real estate offices which
handle rentals are beseiEed by peo-
lie seeking houses but are I 1able 10
GO anything Instances are reported
az people being an the waiting list
for weeks and IL several cases
Iouses vacated have been occupied
Immediately by another tenant with
out no. fying the owner.
Howe, r. the outlook for an early
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
Special Sale of Fine
Home Sites.
Charles Weidler
opens his
SOUTHEAST Addition

Big sale prices fixed last fall before the increase in
prices in this section This sale will start March 10th
and continue for 80 days after which time the prices
viii he advanced 100
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
PREPARE FOR NEXT WINTER"

We have just received % cars OF
Southern Illinois Forked and
Screened Egg and Lump Coal at a
price that we can sell TO you at $500,
$3.50 and $500 per ton. This Coal
was sold this winter at $3.50 and
$500 per ton. We deliver this
grade of Coal all winter on contract,
$500 per ton. and fulfilled all con-
tracts. Send US trial order now and
then order by contract for next
summer and winter-S3.5O and $500
per ton. This coal is free from sOo-
and clinkers. Order now and save
US inconvenience. Lower prices
in car and one-half car lots.
GRUMMELL SUPPLY co.
332 So. Carroll st.
Bell 1880. (Adv.) 6240 Home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04

Diseases or the Rectum Only.
Or. Eisenbeiss. 613 j. NJ. :. bldg
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
BUILDING TRADE
CONTINUES ACTIVE
Permit for New Washington
School Building SWeIIS
the Total.

Building business during the
month OF February as is represent
ed IN the monthly report OF the
building commissioner has been
considerably above the average for
this time of the year, having been
augmented by the granting Of the
permit for the new Washington
school building. Though a loss
from the high standard set last year
is noted, still il must be remem-
bered that that total was swelled.
owing TO the fact that a large num-
Der of builders were anxious 20
have buildings passed before the
going into effect OF the new build
ing code.
Following are the tabulatiOns
prepared by the commissioners Of
fee: