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Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-14
OF AMERICAN SONG
WRITER COMES IN AIR RAID
Mother of Woman Who Wrote Great Marching Song Is
/ Saved BY English Girls Wit and Bravery, But Com
i poser Crushed When Building Falls After
F Bomb Bursts.
(By Associated Press.

London March 13-The death of Mrs Lena Guilbert Ford
the American who wrote Keep the Home Fres Burn
ng" of the popular marching songs of the British
army and her crippled Walter pathetic incident
German raid London They died under the wreck
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
&dal&asos@rMoa

AN the present German western offensive bring the war to an end' II not
~ ~ Ger Ssn.% nan ] aisDs .id
critic; in recsn, article the DerInst Iaseb', He
there bring victory the central and will this victory bring the oncuon
that P @ would S lead & "s dsSo1 iss are concerned @ " very " indications
English papers offensive
observer the continental war should be considered as ended and only the
Even were to assume fighting could
dGe, no, See seem p ay9 Die to tsd dGi & the OF German
strength Our therefore for defeating the English
vein Of life by destroying COMMERCIAL Navigation" Therefore first Of a we
will have been almost impossible for Enss and American @e o" much
time would the submarines mar need in order to bring about the % result desired by u.s.
m to the s" Of the German aS%1 os so 5e sssnS %
the lord the English admiralty his figure, tonnage
while the German admiralty staff speaks OF tonnage lGo tonnage
anyhow IS not worth 20 speaking Of TIUss Rs slight difference ea ' '
disposal Of our enemies we mus, speak Of world tonnage DEPUTY Essf
said in the & Ts,s eGmmt have shown and emphasized % that we must
the German admiralty March 20 1918 basis would that
figures Dec H. 1917 about fourth tho total had
two and half million tons II tried find the total ship
average JOO would have figure OF
"E d o aoa y Rsssr June s1 l2t the 1 "GFa !ono,F' .
April 9S obtain total Of 590Noo From must subtract
Aoris to isur,, today about
It these boats take account It
100000 the disposal the enemy Win no. many tons
and 10000 tons month That figure,
Now sy'iSSody & @ &c, ps M & Of & faf S % S % % % %1 @" @ @ sea
be expected continually activity the well as neutral
m n Dso 3 @ the @ " '" viii % 3 T T@ % critical % Sas ns for Of F@s@d @ 8 @
al % 'u,',sd mb ..,n,. Of m ENGLISH and Americans would b. Dnco,
question OF There Understanding Ang oPo
on"se " Ie tn u" tb%S o e%p Of the saonea enterprise Which required
when the Bon and Americans will conclude peace because Of the merchant
No one can oee how the war will ultimately turn out
moment perhaps not seem popou' for serious consideration whether
VIC will have followed by under
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
SAVING THE BABIES.

TARELESSNESS or lack OF proper care which amounts
to the same thing kills babies than the Huns,
who have established reputation for the slaughter OF
nnocents Carelessness OF course kills less wanonly and
less bruay than Germahys gray beast and in most
kills without the knowledge of the careless Improper
OF infants frequently is the result OF ignorance
OF that most important family duty However it kills and
the total casualty list from this cause in America is appa
ing. Just how appalling it is is indicated by the fact
that Oklahoma alone asked between 1000 and
5000 babies this year which might but for this special
effort perish from preyentable
Infant mortality is far less than it used to be- and
is therefore the consolation that are doing better
than predecessors did, but while the death rate among
tiny children remains greater than the mortality of sol
dies at the front it apparent there is still important
work to do baby, the most helpless creature, but still
OF great potential importance entitled to better proec
ton than has IN this great and humane country and
with the losses war bound to bring the work of saving
the youngsters has an added importance
Everyone OF course save the babies but there
may be those who question how to go about it. OF course
the needless cannot be accomplished at once nor
in single year but can work toward that end Visit
ing to give ignorant mother, the simple nstruc-
tonS needed will help Better housing conditions for the
people will be factor Mothers of daughters about
to wed have responsibility in seeing that the young woman
has understanding of the duties and responsibilities OF
motherhood before she undertakes it, The city has part
in the crusade by keeping sanitary conditions right and
enforcing regulations darymcn which will insure pure
milk supply and there he ice within reach Of the poor
est families he furnished by charity if there is no
other This is Of conservation and no saving
IS more important than saving baby lives and fortunately
there is which will make stronger appeal to gen
erous people
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
'Saue the Waste and Win the War;
HELP THE SCHOOLS.

GOOD citizen, should not fail to for the school
- bonds and increased tax levy next Tuesday but 1t is
quite likely that many will neglect that opportunity to
prove their good citizenship Therefore those who have
already made up their minds be the job at the voting
booths should let it 60 that; they should improve
the time between and election in lining up others
whose interest is needed The chamber of commerce has
excellent example by getting back Of the bonds an
organization as did also the Anti tuberculosis society and
all other civic organizations other orders should do like
wise There is strength in unity, and all with the welfare
Of the city at heart should he unit this proposal
The public has been informed frequently OF the great
need Of money put the schools proper basis to
for the growth OF the city and keep abreast with
modern education 1t is nconceivabe that they will with
hold the needed assistance, but mustn't forget that
every city encumbered with certain tghtwads who oppose
every step of progress because progress takes money
keep it going. They short-sghed lot there
only the financial end consider but there they just
he same and they be reckoned with They haven't
nance the good citizens become active they should
at these bonds can't carry themselves
Voting i, duty, and it is duty to vote right, but
he citizen whose heart is right but who ncgectS his
aot is really agnng himself the side of stagnation,
esain of education and unairness children There
but few days before the election let devote
them to putting pep in this campaign What worth
winning worth striving for and there is question OF
the merit of these proposals
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
HOT WEATHER HINTS.

WITH the enterprlslng thermometer breaking records
as it has been for several days is well to acknow
edge that summer is upon US regardless of what the cal
endar says about it, and govern ourselves accordingly
One weather the heated term cheerfuy TO spend
the summer months and large Of ready money in the
mountains at the northern lakes writing home occa
sionay to welterng friends that blankets and CRATE
fire are needed at night Such messages prove hasn't
forgotten and great solace to the sutry citizen irving
to find cool spot his stcam-hcaed pillow However
the idle rich numerous and most Of us have to
take the weather 1t comes and should cast about for
ways and means of enduring the heat without cooking
We have made progress in the of clothing
the Palm Beach and similar airy being great i'm
provement the woolen ramcnt in which men used
to sizze through the good old time while the
soft collar which is wted to start with saves starch and
contributes something to comfort Perhaps the soft collar
is no cooler than its cast-iron predecessor in summer
styles, but IT relieves from that mental anguish en-
dued when he feels his hard boiled neck piece is becoming
molten We might still learn something from the
tropics however, where blouse buttoning to the neck
both and shirt and has helped the white man
IN his effort to stick close the equator and attend to the
strenuous task of telling the dark skinned natives what
TO do
Having selected raiment a, cool as the law and con
yenonalIy permit food should next be considered MANY
cat with less than they dress and wonder why hev
can't stand the heat In the first place should eat
less in hot weather thereby reducing the grocery bill as
we'll as the lofty temperature Thi, IS also the season
when there should be meatIes day, apeny and the war
garden should be turned to source Of supply yege
table diet, with plenty OF fruit and green stuff !. about
the proper caper for weather but one must have
the te'hpot' at least slow the meat that you shall
not be numbered with the victims Of heat prostratons
Then there is the matter Of drink TO be reckon.d
Al.
too cold the best beverage If want to endure summer
without torture and alcoholic drinks of all kind, should
he summed The cold bottle is camouflage for the hot
stuff contains and smulantS aren't needed even though
heat makes YOU lazy With such simple precautions one
should be able to get through the summer without be-
coming an anarchist or being overcome by the heat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
TGpP1i11H
Eh13ff1eS/
&y RI HAzE e Mason N
PAYING UP.


WYE lately had a Pay Up Week,
w when folks squared up their an
w cient bills. and coin was flowing,
like a streak, to all the local merchants
tllS, | settled for the wooden leg
bought nine years ago last May and
Jones and Smith and Brown and Gregg
paid up Tor groceries and hay long
had Stunned the busy streets, and
through the alleys took my way, con
sorting with lot OF beats who couldn't
or who wouldn't pay, Alas, lacked
the nerve to face the men ! owed for
fountain pens, for calico and Irish lace,
for poodles and for setting hens. 1t
filled me with a dread intense to see
the tailor Just ahead and would hide
behind a fence on hearing links the
butchers tread. | owed this man and
that pound, to one a bone. TO one a
mark; in furtiye style ! slid around,
and made my journeys after dark. But
Pay Up Week brought strong appeals
from merchants who were needing
dust; they handed out most potent
spells to men who had abused their
trust And so, by conscience well ad-
vised with cash to creditors | sped the
merchant princes were surprised, but
only one fell over dead. And now |
proudly walk the street, there's nothing
sinking now in me, no matter who |
chance to meet, ! do not hide behind a
tree
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

other married women in town begin
getting dressed in a hurry in order to
be first to bring the glad tldngs to
the mans wife
Why is it that a tailor doesn't seem
to care a hooraw in halifax how his
own clothes fit,
Did you ever know practical Joker
who was a good enough loser to stand
for the tables being turned on him
Neither did We
Some OF the modern flats are so small
that a man who lives in one feels right
at home when he occupies a berth in a
sleeping car.
Any man who can live up to his wiie's
expectations needn't do any worrying
about his chances OF getting to heaven
You can cut a man by ignoring him
completely But it is different with the
grass on your lawn.
When a boy refuses to eat candy and
a girl refuses TO eat pickles, hurry up
and get the doctor.
Any wife can tell you that husband
IS a boob who thinks that S. ought to
buy $50 worth Of groceries
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Ten Years Ago.

George II. Cole Of iii North Shartei
street has offered TO donate $50 worth ~
holbhock seed for public park pur-
poses.
Il have found that hollyhocks are no,
only bcautlilcrS but they are valuable
as we'll" says Mr. Cole "On my farm
IN WaShita county, two years ago. Il
planted hollyhocks, paying no further
attention 10 them. Next year they came
up again and sold the seed at 81 =
pound and | still have $50 worth which
! will give to any ono who wants them
Tor public purposes"
! F. Crawford has returned from
Weathcrford where he and Miss ErmA
Mckinney appeared on the last Lyceum
number Of the normal course.
Miss Louis Hartman Of Salins.
Kan has arrived to spend the summer
with her sister. Mrs J. NJ. Ferguson Of
7l4 East Seventh street.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Almost the Speed Limit

M Chattanooga" said a veteran Of
the Civil war, "one OF the men in my
company left carly in the action and
no one saw him till after the battle,
when he appeared in camp unwounded
and unabashed. Some of the boys ac-
cuSed him of running away, but hs
wouldn't admit it.
| only retreated in good order hs
declared.
! heard OF the matter. and a few
days later asked him il he had any
idea how fast he had 'retreated.'
Well, I'll tell you, capn,' he said,
II ! had been at home, and going
after the doctor, folks that see me
passin' would have thought my wife
was right sick p"-Fxchanpe
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Set Him Right.

A western newspaper sent one Of its
staff reporters to a distant city to get
an interview. This reporter was not
only somewhat forgetful but addicted
at times to indulge in the overflowing
bowl.
Shortly after the correspondent
reached his destination, the managing
editor received this telegram from him
Have forgotten the mans name"
The managing editor wired back:
The mans name is Jones. Your
name is Smith Exchange.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
One Year AGO Today In the War
Our Daily Birthday Party

,Viscount Bryce, former British ann
basSador at Washington. born in Bel
fast, Ireland so years ago today.
Sir Thomas J. Upton, famous az
merchant and sportsman, born in Glass
gov, 68 years ago today.
George Edward Ide, New York in.
surance expert, who aided in working
out the government plan for insuring
men in the service, born in Brooklyn, g
years ago today
James Gordon Bennett proprietor oi
the New York Herald. born in New
FORK City, II years ago TODAY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10


A man always knows where his en-
emtes stand. But he can't say that
much for his friends.
If time were money, there is loafer
IN every neighborhood who would own
the regional bank.
We arc glad we do not dance. Life
IS too short to learn the holds all over
again every time a new dip or drag
comes out.
The man who has good health, good
appetite and good digestion is worth a
million dollars. But you can't get the
durn fool TO believe it.
There are all sorts Of folks in the
world including the man who would
rather be married than be happy
When married man in small town
is seen out walking with a girl tn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

ST Louis, through its chamber of commerce, objects
10 shot this paper took at it because Secretary McAdoo
passed up ST Louis his Liberty loan tour the inference
being he dspleased with St Louis loan subscriptions
1t that wasn't the at all and since St Louis
exceeded its quota those harsh words should be unsaid
St Louis is the job in large way and has a
right to be proud OF its patriotism which it is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Tanker Recovered From Mississipp;

Five long woolen mufflers aided ia
floating the German tanker, Gut
Hell, after spending five years on the
muddy bottom Of the Mississippi river.
off Baton Rouge, says the May Popus.
lar Mechanics Magazine. When the
ship was finally floated and tosed to q
bank, where an examination could bs
made, il was found that the machinery
was in far better condition ihan had
been expected
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Parental Resemblance.

Bette" said mother to her naughty
4-year-old daughter. what's the reason
YOU and your little brother, Sammie.
can't get along without quarrelingi"
II don't know" was the reply, "un-
less it is because ! take after you and
Sammie takes after papa."-Omal,s
News.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

He sworo or swearing, did Hank HlH,
And then. doggone the luck,
His wife insisted that he fiN
\ window sash that stuck
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
The Wise Fool

Dead men tell no tales" quoted the
Sage
How about those who have written
their own obituaries asked the Fool.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

1t certainly painful to talk of buying coal, while the
thermometer is batting above ninety but the bard re
marked it is not always MAY and coal will be needed as
usual, winter, scd it is important to do you coal
yard shopping early Later on may be too late
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

We rejoice that the railroad to get raise in
wages but trust this will not make the tank town ticket
agent proud and naughty than he ha, been in times
past
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Q@kaf$SfRR1ies Q2@kafa:SRciieess.
Twenty Years Ago.
L6nar M Hnnee XXa.

7. A. Conner departed last night fot
New Orleans to attend the grand lodge
OF Elks.
Yesterday Or. Dewey Of thi, cit,
received a telegram from Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg offering the doctor tho
position OF assistant surgeon at Fort
sill DrDewey accepted the offer and
is expecting an order ordering him at
once to the fort
4. Kinkade OF Norman was in the
city yesterday
Ardmore has subscribed Sll475 Ia,
the Duncan cyclone relief fund.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Fifteen Years Ago.

The Oklahoma City Gas and Flee
trio company is extending its gas main
around Broadway circle and on North
Broadway to Thirteenth street also on
West Seventh street from Hudson TO
Walker street
p 6. Bixler OF Hydro is spending
a few days with his sister, Mrs. Flor
cnce Widmoyer OF West California
avenue. lie reports everything looking
fine in western Oklahoma.
Miss Campbell OF Columbia, Mo. ar
rived today and will he the guest for
some time OF Mrs w. + Wilson Of
North Broadway
Cards have been sent out by Mr. and
Mrs Fred Sutton foI reception TO be
given the city teachers on the evening
oi Nav H..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
HistorpR
Bits -A
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

lslS--Papl Revere. famous patrio, ot
the American Revolution died in Bose
ton. Born there, Jan. /, H3s.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
lS45-Rear Admiral Francis A. Cook.
who commanded Schlcy's flagship at
the battle Of Santiago. born at North-
ampton Mass Died Oct 8, 1915.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lS68-Charles NJ. Walcot. celebrated
actor and playwright, died in Phila-
delphia Born in London, Sept. 70, 1915.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today
l89j-lmperial Institute, South ken-
Slngton, formally opened by Queen
Victoria.
One Year Ago Today in the War !
May 10, l9l7-British launched an att
tack against the Bulgarians southwest
of Lake Dorian; the Italian war mis-
sion arrived in Washington. London
received the first disquicting reports
from Russia
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
oh. IoYl

II draymsd Of the kaiser" the frishman
said,
And draymcd ! was flln' the baste
fun OF lead.
An so many big bullets IN him did
put,
II took seventeen sthrong men to carry
wan fut"
Luke McLul5e
II had more Elegant drame yet than
that
An begorry. I think itr come thruc
said Pat.
'lyerN wan o. them Huns got so deaf 10
his call
That he couldn't get carried at all. sir.
at an
Newark Advocate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
FnoeYl

why do YOU use such long cigar
S~alder'" asked Smith
"The doctor told me to keep away
from tobacco. replied Jones.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
The Horrors Of WA.

Before the war cocoanutS cost only s.
a thousand in Honduras. Now they cost
S. Is a thousand
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Quick. Doc. the Bichloridel

The man won't talk Reporter Land
Announced Il don't know what TO do
Said / Just Use an N-ray, and
You're sure to get an inter view"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
Correct.

Once upon time there was working
mans wife who admitted that her hus-
band supported her the way he should.
As you say, all fairy tales begin with
Once upon a tlme-H A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

Methodist women have been granted full lat rights
and will continue to the churches as usual
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

A woman doing housework IL
A puzzle 10 us men.
She slaps the dust round with a whIz,
So " will fall again
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
oh

81 see that an Indiana man was fined
for calling a telephone girl camel"
said the Old Fogy, as he boked up from
his newspaper
Maybe he wanted her to get hump
on" commented the Crouch.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

Choke n babe, choke babe. soldier man,
Choke It and kill II ms fast as you can.
Cut II and hack on II kulturs big *"
And you'll get an Iron Cross for your
work today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
But Doesn't II Give You a Tummy.
ache?

Monroe o. c. Inquirer)
McCorkle Brothers painters, are doing
interior painting Just now for every per-
son in the county
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Lines Worth Rsmemhsrinu.

lie that would relish success TO pur.
pose should keep his passion cool and
III, expectation lox.-leIsmy Collier, :.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10
The KS Have II

The KS Have II.
X. K. Kaye lives in Union county,
y. c.
Betchas
Hammer saws that the fellow who is
always PLAYING a mouth organ must
have taste for music
Help!
! went 10 dance for the deaf and dumb
II made me want TO Fight
felt AS n In n gymnasium,
For | swung dumb bellies all night
-Nagrom
Very.
Isn't IT appropriate that Seal Brothers
should be IN the fur business IN Gin
Cinnatl2
Oh, Joyl
Some Of these davs we are going
up to GAINESVILLE, Ohio and see Joseph
Leap
Names Is Names.
Carrie Broom lives m WaNhaw.
y. {.
Our Daily Special
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

Remember in these day, that it is much better to
help than to yelp
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Our Daily Sperial-
Luke McLvke Saws

Always Put Off Until Tomorrow the
hlngs You Shouldn't Do at All
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LakeMLhAe
His Column


CODNAGM/Q8
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Betcha,
Very
Oh, Ioyl

Some Of these days we are going
up to GAINESVILLE, Ohio and see Joseph
Lean
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-10

Carrie Broom lives m WaNhaw.
y. {.
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X. K. Kaye lives in Union county
v. {.