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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
A CinchI

A Chicago newspaper advertised
widely that on a certain date its expert
would name the winner OF the worlds
series between the Giants and White
Sox, and it advised everybody to order
copies early, as the expert would guar
antce that the club he named would
win Johnny Fay saw the announce
mcnt and sent for a copy. And this is
what the expert" had to say in nam
ing the guaranteed winner:
The team that gets the most runs
will win the series"
This is a fact.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16

The kaiser is confronted by a new problem mutiny in
his naval forces. When the civilian forces get their hear
inss, the Prussian barbarian will have more trouble than
he can handle.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
NotIceI

If Oda Buck of lS West DcKalb
street, Dayton, Ohio, will pay his dues
in advance we will admit him to the
club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
'C0KFM:LUKE
Ills COLUMN
Copyright 1917
Police!

The cost OF living IN this lnnd
IN certainly surprising
Things go up, and understand
That even Yeast is rising
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16

"A woman has no sense Of humor,"
snccrcd Mr.. Gabb.
Maybe that's why she often takes q
man seriously" commented Mrs. Gabb.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16

viii Plough of Harrison, Ohio, has
offered to help us make our wal garden
next spring.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
Cole-Iceberg

Lillian A. Cole OF Versailles. Ind
has JUS: been married to Martin +,
Iceberg of Friendship, Ind The mar
rage license was issued in Osgood,
Ind.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
Copyright, 1917, The Kansas City Starr

An Oklahoma senator is delivering addresses in the
west to aid in placing the Liberty bonds. Yes, his name
is Robert l.. Owen.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
GoshI

We have located q. Boozcr at 40
West Seventh street, Oklahoma City,
Okla, with the assistance of Charles
n Ruth, the attorney. But what the
Hex o Boolcr wants in a bone dry
state is more than we can understand
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
The Wise Fool.

Laugh and grow fat" quoted the
Sage.
YES" commented the Fool. "and
then you'll find that the laugh is on
YOU"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
Luke McLuke SAYS :

Names Is Names.
Ina Hornet lives in Toronto, Can.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16
The Limit.

ht LiIllis
A bargain gnnt.
In Mrs. Fae
She'd buy eggs Mt
A bargain sale.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16

a. {. Scott has accepted an invitation
to deliver an address before the Mar
quettc club Of Chicago, the same or
ganization that X Burton OF Kansas
addressed last week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16

Twenty Years Ago.
A meeting of the Shrinets is called
for this evening at the Masonic temple.
+. > Goodrich, potcutatc. Frank iar-
rah, recorder.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-16

The first race at the Guthrie fair was
won by Blue Stem, an Oklahoma City
horse, owned by Miss Bessie Shelly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Our Early Presidents.

The roads leading to the homes OF
our early Virginia presidents were fill
ed with admirers. who arrived, accord
Ing to the custom of the south, by
coach and chariot, bringing their horses
and their servants and staying some
times for days to cumber the stables
and empty the larder. Washington,
one of the richest Americans Of his
genera ton, escaped bankruptcy. hav'
ing the fortune to die within three
years of laying down the presidency
The others all suffered. Jefferson paid
the penalty Of fame by being literally
eaten out of house and home, and his
,biographer's idyllic statement that "no
hard work was done at Monticello
scarcely tallies with the assertion OF
his daughter that she and her house
hold servants were sometimes called
upon to provide beds for fifty people
Monroe said of his visitors that "some
were bounties and some were taxes
On the whole he thought that there
were enough of the former to Offset the
latter, but, in his opinion, pensions fol
former presidents were necessity
since under our republican plan they
could not shut their doors and refuse
hospitality to this sentimental horde
without discredit to the country.-Hel
an Nicolay in Century Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Stevenson as an Engineer.

Robert Louis Stevenson's old friend,
the Rev. Archibald Bisset, was minis
Ter of Ratio for over forty years. Mr.
Bisset's intimacy with Stevenson be-
longed to his early Edinburgh days"
when he was trying to become an au-
thor despite paternal opposition. and
Mr.. Risset used to tell how the elder
Stevenson, having got his reluctant son
safely anchored in his Office one day.
gave him a problem to solve regarding
bridge pressure and went off to meet
ing. Louis cast his eyes over the task,
pulled Lewes' Life of Goethe" out of
his pocket and applied himself to'that.
well, Louis,' said the father on his
return, shave you worked out that CAL
ulation?"
NO" was the bored reply. II knew
that nothing depended on my doing it;
| haven't the slightest curiosity as to
what the pressure would be; tell me.
and will take it on your authority"
The lighthouse engineer looked at his
son and then remarked slowly, II think
you'd better go home!"-Manchester
Guardian.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Du&chess County.

Duchess county in New York was
named for the Duchess of York when
the colonial assembly in 1888 divided
the province into twelve counties and
shires. There was also a Duke coun-
ty. named in honor of the Duke of
York. but that name has since disap-
peared There has been good deal
Of discussion as to the presence OF
the It" in the word. and it has been
suggested that it has been retained
because Of soms association with the
Dutch settlers. But it should be re-
membered that the English word
duchess was spelled with 1t" and
final "e' until the publication of DIR.
Johnson's dictionary, in 1855, standard
lied its present spelling.-New York
Times
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Fans of Franco.

At the time that Louis XIV. was king
Of France fan making had reached per
haps its highest point. 1t has not gone
backward since. but surely no fans
could be made more exquisite than
were those Of the days of the glory of
Versailles.
Du Barry and Nine. de Pompadour,
The two most persistent favorites of
Louis XIV. We're both very fond of
fans, and many are the stories told of
their extravaganza in buying them or
at least ordering them. for the king
had to pay for them. One that was
chosen by Nine. de Pompadour took
nine years in the making. Ii was made
of paper cut like fine point lace, and
the sticks bore medallions so tiny but
withal perfect that they could only be
made out by the aid Of a very power
full microscope. Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

The Baryphone is new invention
which is on fair way of revolution
izing the telephone system. AS is
well known, the American telephone
is often very unsatisfactory, but the
drawbacks are wholly eliminated by
the Baryphone, which makes CONVEX
sations on the longest distances just
as clear as on short circuits, as the
sound is carried to both ears and all
noise excluded. Persons hard Of
hearing, who hitherto lave been pro-
hibited from using the telephone,
can now use it with he aid of the
Baryphone, which also will permit
two persons to hear the message
without the use of double telephone.
The Baryphone is the only. simple,
practical and effective sound intensi-
Ger in existence and is incomparably
superior to all others specially as it
leaves the hand free for annotations
during tie conversation. See the
ad. elsewhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
First HOutsiders,"

Until the nomination of Franklin
Pierce for the presidency Of the United
States the word outsider" was un'
known. The committee on credentials
came in TO make its report and could
not get into the hall/because of the
crowd Of people who were not mem
bers of the convention. The chairman
Of the convection asked if the chair
man o.. the committee was ready to re-
port, and the chairman answered, eyes,
Mr.. Chairman. but the committee is
unable to get inside on account Of the
crowd and the pressure of the out
siders.' The newspaper reporters took
up the word and used it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Nicely TRAPPED,

The sexton of a certain church the
other afternoon had conducted party
round the ancient edif1ce, and, despite
dropping more than one gentle hint
it appeared as if the sexton was to GO
unreWarded.
In the porch the leader Of the party
paused moment.
81 suppose" he said, you've been
here many years?"
"Forty," replied the old man, IAN
it's a very strange thing as when
ever I'm a-showing party out O. the
porch they allus asks me that question
or with emphasis) the other"
Indeed smiled the visitor. sand
what may the other be-"
"What l calls question number two,'
replied the sexton calmly, "is jest this
--'Samiwell, is tips allowedY And
Samiwell allus answers. Tips is al
lowedv"
The hint was taken, as was the tip.
London Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy?

Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy?
You need DR.. Kings New Dis
covery to stop that cold, the soothing
balsam ingredients heal the irritated
membranes, soothe the sore throat,
the antiseptic qualities kill the germ
and your cold is quickly relieved.
DR.. Kings New Discovery has for 4S
years been he standard remedy for
coughs and colds in thousands of
homes. Get a bottle to-day and
have it handy in your medicine chest
for coughs, colds, Group, grippe and
all bronchial affections. At your
druggist. soc. 2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Smart SAVINGS.

Lord Palmerstons reply to the Hitter
ate member who asked him. "Are there
two hens in 'Oniton?" is a specimen of
his rather boisterous chaff. mo. Only
one. That's why heggs are so scarce
there"
Mr.. Disraeli's comment upon a por-
trait of himself. "Is it not hideous-
and so like?" exhibited discernment
not common with unflattered sitters.-
Twenty Years In Parliament"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Rank Foolishness.

You occasionally see it stated that
colds do not result from cold wealth
er. That is rank foolishness. Were
it true colds would be as prevalent
in midsummer as in midwinter. The
microbe that causes colds f1ourisnes
N damp, cold weather. To get rid
of a cold take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t is effectual and is high
ly recommended by people who
have used it for many years as oc-
casion required, and know it's real
value. Obtainable everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Donkey. Are Hairs Food Trains.


Donkeys Are HaitFs Food Trains.
Nearly all the produce for the feed
ing Of the population of Port au
Prince. Haiti, a city Of some 10000
people. is brought in on the backs OF
donkeSs. The public squares are con-
verteL into open air market places,
and here the buying and selling goes
on from early morning until or Q
o'clock in the afternoon, when the
caravans begin their toilsome journey
homevard. Situated in a region IA
nous for its fine fish. among them the
delectable and plentiful red snapper,
the Eaitians eat quantities of salt cod
imported from Massachusetts waters
And the quality of this imported sta
pie is such as would not find favor In
American markets. - National Geo
graphic Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Cutting the Seed.

II seed potatoes cannot be secured
weighing two or two and half ounces
select larger ones and cut into pieces
as near as possible to this weight.
Halve or quarter the potatoes, cutting
from the eye end toward the stem
end. Try to have at least one Of the
eye end buds on each piece. Powder
ed sulphur may be sprinkled over the
potatoes Immediately after they are
cut so that the cut surface will be
covered with the sulphur. This will
tend to prevent the decay of the seed
piece before the plant has become
established in the soil. Do not cut
potatoes until ready to plant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
STORY or THE POTATO.
AZ Food It Was at First Used Only
For Pigs and Cattle.

As q FooQ u was az FtTSS OS00 Outy
For Pigs and Cattle.
The question of where the potato is
indigenous and where introduced by
man has never been strictly answered.
1t seems sure, however, that the potato
is a native of the mountainous districts
Of tropical and subtropical America,
from Chile to Mexico and even as far
north as the southern part Of Colorado.
Data concerning the known use of the
potato for food are not very definite.
1t probably was first taken to Europe
from Peru by Spaniards early in the
sixteenth century and spread from
Spain to Holland, Burgundy and Italy,
though cultivated only as a curiosity In
a few gardens and little known or
thought of. In THE Complete Gar
dener," published in 1919. it is not men
toned.
AS food it was first used for pigs
and cattle. Then. on account of its
great yield, 1t was suggested that ii
might be useful for the poor and pre-
vent famine, due to the failure of the
grain crops.
AS early as 1868 the Royal Society OF
London adopted measures to encourage
Its cultivation in England. 1t spread
quickly in Ireland, but not until the
middle of the eighteenth century did
it acquire any real importance on the
continent of Europe. Of its first cult
vation as crop in North America even
less is known.-New York Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
DIRT KILLS OYSTERS!
These eivaIves Are the cleanest Of All
Our Sea Foods.


These eivaIves Are the Ceanest OF All
Our Sea Foods.
The following facts about oysters are
given by member, of family that
has been connected with the oyster
trade for 300 years:
The average oyster before suitable
for consumption is between three and
. four years of age. They are undouDt-
edly the cleanest as well as the most
nutritious OF fish. for it is fact that II
anything in the way of dirt gets into
the shell of any oyster it Immediately
dies.
The embryo oyster when it Is about
twelve months old is planted in the
most suitable waters. The young oys-
ters are taken out in fiat bottomed
boats, shoveed overheard in likely
spots and allowed to remain there till
they are sizable and ready for catch
ing. This is done by means of dredges,
which go over the oyster beds with a
large rake arrangement dragging from
ropes ON the bottom Of the sea, the
oysters being thus forced from the bed
into the large nets fastened to the in
side of the rake.
The breeding powers of oysters are
simply amazing. and 1t has been COM
puted that 1000 full grown parents
produce 440.oO0.000 embryos in the
course of year. But of these it is es-
timated that only 421 individuals reach
maturity, for the mortality is enor-
nous, millions being washed away and
devoured by hungry ishes.--Buffalo
Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Clear Your Skin In Spring.

Spring house cleaning means
cleaning inside and oucsIde. D.I
pimply skin is an aftermath of win
ter inactivity. Flush your intestines
with a mild laxative and clean out
the accumulated wastes. easy to take
they do not grippe. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills will clear your complexion
and brighten your eye. Try DR.
Kings New Life Pills to night and
throw off the sluggish winter she'll
At druggists, Csc. 2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and
happy old lady you may know that
she has good digestion. If your
digestion is impaired or if you do
not relish your meals take dose of
Chamberlain Tablets. They
strengthen the stomach, improve the
ment of the bowels. Obtainable
everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

If your subscription to The Mid
land Journal is due better pay VI
now and get a year subscription tt
our club Of four magazines. YOU
are entitled to a year subscription
to these four magazines if you will
'end in your renewal to The indian
Journal and pay 25 cents extra.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Rilloried.

"You druggists have to stand for q
good many jokes"
Eyes"
"A drug store is sometimes face.
tiously alluded to as a pillory."
about right. too," said the drug.
gist. "Keeps you penned up most OF
the time."-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Reassurino,

Irate Gentleman Ito his gardener)-
What do you mean, sir. by telling peo-
pie in the village that I'm stingy
master? Gardener-No fear O. me
a-6oin' the likes O that, guv'nor. /
allus keeps my thoughts to myself
London Punch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
aetween Girls.

she sits out ON the front porch a
good deal. but she always has her nose
in a book
she knows her bit. In addition to
getting a reputation fer being literary.
she shows off to better advantage that
way. Her hair is her good feature, not
her nose."-L Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Jerusalem Artichokes.

Jerusalem artichokes have no con
nection either with Jerusalem or arti;
chokes. but are kind Of sunflower.
The name Jerusalem" is corruption
of the italian ''girasole." derived from
a fancy that the flowers keep turning
to the sun.-Londou Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

The special offer of $1.25 for a
years subscription to The Midland
Journal and to four Standard maya
zines is being taken advantage of
by a goodly number of our sub
scribers, who appreciate good thing.
There are no strings to this offer, it
is open to all new or old subscribers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

There is nothing that will give any
more pleasure for so long time for
so little money as the four monthly
magazines we send our subscribers.
Are you getting these magazines? If
not, write or telephone us.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

The biggest value we have ever
offered our subscribers is The Mid
land Journal and four standard mag
azines, all one year. for only $1.25.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
How to Prevent Group.

When the child is subject to at
tacks of Group, see to it that he eats
a light evening meal, as an over
loaded stomach may bring on an at
tack, also watch for the first symp-
tom-hoarseness, and give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
child becomes hoarse. Obtainable
everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Finished,

Jack got through college in three
years.
What Of it? l got through in one
Harvard I4ampoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
What Did She MeanY

Saleswoman TO purchaser Of widows
bonnet,-W Would you like to try it on
before the glass. madam? Customer
No. thank you. miss. 1t amt for me
] wish 1t was.-Stray Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Turn About,

S;ella-When you are engaged you
tell him that he must economic. Bella
And after you are married he tells
.'ou that you innsbruck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

Do you know that a free dress
attern is included with the club Of
our magazines that we are giving
l combination with The Midland
ournal for only rs cents extra.
md your order by mail or phone us.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Transmutation,

do you think you can turn the
baser metals into gold?"
'UnGoubtedly-if you can guess
which way the steel market is going"
Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

AS rule it is just as easy to be
happy as miserable, if one makes up
his mind to it, and it certainly pays
better.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

If you will subscribe to The Mid
land Jouranl or renew your subscrip-
ton at once we will include four
standard magazines. all one year, for
only rs cents extra. WRITE OR
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

You can get four standard mag
azines one year for 25 cents extra by
renewing your subscription to The
Midland Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

When the ship is sunk every one
knows how she might Fave been
saved.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

1t is better to find excuses fer others
than for ourselves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
> Director Agricultural Extension
! Service, Maryland State Col
lege, College Park,
]. MARYLAND.

Dear Sir
Please send me information re-
garding the Federal Farm Loan
Act and tell me how farmers may
proceed to take advantage of it
by organizing a National Farm
Loan Association.
Signed ........a.............
Address ..,.a..........,.....
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-06-14
East Garfield township.

Health is good in this vicinity with
Jlenty of rain now days
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Brocrman spent
sunday at the county farm with his
81 ether Will and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Westercamp
spent Saturday and Sunday at the par
Mtai George Barley home near Chill.
Foe the. Mr.. and Mrs. John Jenkins
cf Beacon, came out and took care OF
tic COWS and pigs and chickens while
NJ. and Mrs. Westercamp were
some.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Loker and
daughters Mary and Janette spent
Sunday afternoon with l.. M. Dilley
ard wife.
! NJ and Mrs. Louge Shafer. of Bea-
con- spent Sunday at the Ed Rem
lie hLme. s.-- +.
Mrs. Florence Dilley and Mrs. Artie
LCkers attended the funeral of Helen
Richmond in your city. &c.,
June Z. Blue Bell.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-06-14
Hamburg Is Hard Hit.

Hamburg, June 9-One man drown
ed and very heavy property damage
is the result of foods of the Missouri
and Nishnabotna rivers here. Cloud.
bursts and heavy rains have put the
rivers out of their banks and the bot,
tom lands are flooded. South Ham
burg is all under water and the PEG
ple have been forced to leave. The
bikes in different sections about Ham
burg have given away and the water
is rushing in.
The flood is equal to that of 1881
The vacant buildings, opera house and
city hall are being used to house the
refugees.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-06-14
GREAT WHITE WAY
TO BECOME A FEDERAL MILL.
TARY HIGHWAY.

Uncle Sam considers a possibility
Exists that the heavy artillery of an
army, the long supply trains of body
of fighters, and troops of soldiers, may
sometime find the use of the Great
White Way necessary and will send
highway experts to OskaloOsa and
other towns along the trans-Iowa route
TO inspect it's condition and recon-
mend whatever changes may be- nee
essary to meet war time conditions.
During this or the next ewek, high
way commissioners are expected in
Oskaloosa. They will go over every
DOT of the road, examine every cul.
ert and bridge, and make sure wheth-
n the highway could accommodate the
heavy field guns of an army. The road
must be put into shape to meet these
conditions.
In every state the government is in
vestigating the conditions of the i'm
pCrtant and main Travelled roads. The
designation of the Great White Way
as a military highway is in keeping
with the nationwide plan.