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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
EXTEND THE DRAFT AGE.

GENERAL CROWDER is managing the work OF SC
lecng army. lie approves extension of the draft
age, which undoubtedly such action will he taken
Probably from 10 to IS ~ will be included Those
figures corresponding to other nations fighting BY our
side Americans cannot complain and Americans will
approve Because went in late burdens have been
lighter than those of allies Our sacrifices may never
equal those of France and Great Britain but certainly we
owe it to them and to ourselves fnnsh all the strength
we can All the which make the seIectye draft
the best method of raising army make it plain that
is better to extend the age to make more Glass men
available than to invade the deferred cassifcatonS Such
move is long step toward using our mighty man power
TO the best advantage The regular army accepts men up
to IS of age there be objection to using
them in the national army. This is going until
we win and mdde-aged men should hold themselves in
readiness TO serve.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
Bedtime Tales
By David Cory.


NIOW, before | begin. must look
v mp last nights Der TO see where
! left Off Oh, yes. remember.
and it's a good thing. too, for | gave
the paper to the little boy next door
who loves to read bout Billy Bunny.
Well now we'll commence by say
ing that as soon as Billy Bunny and
Uncle Lucky reached the coral island,
where the lovely mermaid lived. for
she had asked them to call YOU re
member, they got off the Whale, and
after asking him to wait for them
while they made little visit, sat down
on the sand. and pretty soon the mcr-
maid brought them each lovely coral
Scaripin, and the one she gave TO
Uncle Lucky was little image of her
self and the one she gave 10 Billy
Bunny was a little fish. Then the little
rabbit opened his knapsack and took
ONT lovely apple pie and gave it TO
her. Aud she was SO pleased that she
ate IT all up, and then she said. "I'll
give YOU a lovely brcastpin made 81
beautiful coral for your mother. Mr..
Billy Bunny, il you'll give me another
knapSack and took out another fresh.
Juicy apple pie and placed the beautiful
present for his mother carefully in the
lnapSaCk, and after that he ate a lolly-
pop and Uncle Lucky drank a bottle
OF ginger ale, and then thev said
goodbye and go aboard the Whale
ship and sailed away.
And would you believe Il? Dear
kind Uncle Lucky almost cried You
sec, he had never seen mermaid be-
lore, and he thought she was lovely,
and ! guess she was for Uncle Lucky
couldn't make mistake, I'm sure, for
he had travelled abroad and had seen
lots and lots of beautiful lady bun
nleS.
And now where are we going"
asked the little rabbit, but Uncle
Lucky was too busy trying to find his
other blue polka dot handkerchief
with which to wipe his eyes to answer.
And then he couldn't find it, and the
reason was because he had given it
to Chnaman the day before, but he
didn't remember that. for he was so
miserable at leaving the beautiful mer-
maid
"Oh, DEAR Oh. dearw sighed the
old gentleman rabbit
IiS sad to part,
My poor old heart
Is nearly nearly breaking:
Alas Alas that mermaid lass
Has set my head a shaking"
And after that his old wedding
stoycpipc hat almost fell off his head.
and It would have, am sure. il it
hadn't been for the blue polka dot
handkerchief which he had tied over the
top OF ii.
And just then, all Of a sudden. the
Whaleshp bumped into a motorboat
and nearly upset it.
What's the matter with your pilot?"
screamed the man who was in the
motorboat, and when Uncle Lucky
looked over the side of the Whale he
saw wasn't a man at all. but the old
Billy Goat who owned the Ferryboat
! told you about some umptv-levcn
stories ago. Excuse us, please" said
the kind old gentleman rabbit but
what the Billy Goat said I'll have to tell
YOU in the next story, for thre's no
more room IN this one
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

less and lonely till she got TO be like
old Miss Chaplin, whose only pleasure
was taking care OF those Older and
sicker than she, ministering TO the
dead-and going to funerals
Sally shuddered and buried her face.
biting the pillow.
That this should have happened to
her That she would have lived Tor
years in this fools paradise and been
driven from II at last by three lines
Of Stephen Torrances handwriting :
Stephen, whom she had known since
babyhood, whose marbles she had sto-
len to tease him, whose shirt, she had
surreptitiously washed that his mother
might not see the noseblecd stains ac-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
THE Little Mother of Shack 3"
The New Serial BY ZOE BECKLEY Begins Today

her? How should she face II with
ITS round Of empty do.ngs, the SYM
Pathy Of her family, the curious. pity
ing glanceS of her friends For the
twentieth time she sat up in bed staring
wildly into the blackness, stiled and
terrified. wanting 20 scream---.
How could she live through it al,2
How go through the motions Of life
with her heart dead inside her and
nothing ahead but getting up in the
morning and going to bed at night;
ordering food and seeing that Lottle
cooked il helping with entertainments
at church or hall going to the
movies with some other girl who had
no man to take her Dear God-that
was to be her life from now on, love.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

II is not too early to suggest that the Fourth of July
should be safe and sane in this country as plenty of
casualties are being produced in Europe while explosives
of all sorts useful in hitting the Hun
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
Paw Knows Everything.

WilIie-Paw, why is truth stra|
than ficton2
Paw-Becausc we are not so well
quainted with it, my son.-l
MCLukc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

There are always compensations II older men arc
drafted many Of them will have opportunity to reduce
vast-hneS which need such treatment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
MORE MEN AT FORT SILL.

OFFICIAL announcement that Fort sin is to be one Of
four great field artillery camps for the country will
he welcomed by Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Recent
have renewed the supply for the rescryaton
and thus the only doubtful factor Of maintaining a con
siderable force there is eliminated Oklahoma which i,
sending many thousands Of to the army appreciates
the fact that large number OF them will continue 70 be
trained within borders Since the Camp Donphan
division across The Fort Sill can,onment has been
greatly depleted and, while the new arrangement may
bring large force as when the national guard
division in training there, II probably means an ay-
cragc on 10000 men, mostly OF the artillery will be main
tanned there The selection Of Fort sill a, an artillery
center while pleasing Oklahoma is also beneficial TO
the army The artillery range Fort Sill IS unsurpassed
anywhere IN the country, and the Oklahoma climate is
hcalthul
A, a fayoritc point for week end soourn, Oklahoma
City has direct interest enlarged Fort sin garrison
The constant presence Of soldiers is good for the morale
Of civilians. In way their presence brings the war
nearer and keep, those who stay at home striving to do
something half a, fine as the men in khaki are doing
And it may interest you to know that soldiers appreciate
Oklahoma City and the treatment usually accorded them
here private who since beginning his service has been
stationed cities says soldiers receive better
treatment here than in any city he has visited After the
war is over he added he intends to locate here An Off
Ger whom the fortunes OF have shifted around bit
made similar statement
Besides being pleasure and duty TO treat the visiting
soldiers kindly is easy 10 see that such treatment will
also prove profitable The soldier fares far in the course
OF his career and will tell in other places Of the cities he
has How he treated there will determine the
sort Of advertising those cities get Thus for our own
sake well for the soldiers, who deserve the best we
have lets keep on making them glad they came
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

Germany has violated its treaty with the Ukraine
which is about what the Ukraine could have expected
Germany showed how regarded treaties as far back as
1914
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

National prohibition is coming and even the busy
brewers are willing 10 admit it isn't far away but it
shouldn't be permitted TO interfere with war legislation II
Is needed a measure put it through Of course
but let II go ON its merits and not as a rider
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

The Okahoman's milk and ice fund is growing but it
lacks great deal Of being full grown Help the babies
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17

{ { Hoovef who won't even work to pay his fine
has been placed in the dungeon of the city jail where he
at least will have to Hooverize bit
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
Advice.

Don't talk too much" said Peter II
Don't be a gabby pup;
BE careful how you drop remarksl
For they may be picked up"
Luke McLt
Don't be too keen to throw the Il
No purpose can II serve;
For In your throwing some wise gu]
May get onto your curve.
North Georgia CitizeI
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-12-07
!. S. HEALTH WARNS
AGAINST FLU vACCINES

The United States public health
service in their public health reports,
warn the public that the so-called
cures for the influenza have been
found to do more harm than good.
and have issued the following on
vaccines against influenza:
I'm view of the exaggerated and
in some respects misleading state
ments that have appeared in the
public press regarding the value of
bacterial vaccines in the prevention
and treatment of influenza and the
pneumonias which so often compli-
cate it, the following statement is
made:
The evidence that has been pre-
sented thus far does rot warrant the
reposing of confidence in any infuen-
"a vaccine for either prophylatic or
therapeutic purposes.
Several vaccine preparations made
of the influenza bacillus, some from
streptococci, some from various types
of pneumococci and other organisms
have been recommended and used in
various localities, and evidence has
been advanced which has been held
to show that the number of persons
attacked has been less and the deaths
fewer. among the vaccinated than
among those who had not been treat
ed. When, however, this evidence
has been carefully analyzed it has
been found that either there was no
indication of protective or thera-
peutic value or there was no more
than a suggestion that possibly some
protection had been conferred.
"At present it can be said that
vaccines may be used in purely ex-
perimental way and pains should be
taken to collect data On the incidence
of the disease among both the vacci-
mated and the unvaccinated.
"The United States public health
service urges the public to remember
that there is as yet no specific cure
for influenza, and that many of the
alleged cures and remedies now be-
ing recommended by neighbors, nos
trum vendors, and others do more
harm than good. The chief reliance
must be on fresh air, nutritious food,
plenty of water, cheerful surround
ings, and good nursing. If any spe-
citic like vaccine or serum is found
to have value the public health SER
vice will give the matter wide pub
licity. Public Health Reports.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-12-07
Nav Return Part of License Money

In connection with the dry initia-
tive Act an opinion written by Nc
Knight, deputy Attorney-General,
holds that the owners of liquor licen-
ses paid up till the first of the year
are entitled to rebate from the State
and county for the days in December
which they will not be allowed to op-
crate their places of business because
of the fact that the Initiative Act be-
comes effective some time before
January l. Licenses are paid up till
the first of the year and under the
ruling of the Attorney-General re-
hates amounting to approximately
one sixth of each quarterly payment
will be due to those who have licen-
ses good until January l, 1919.
Uniform products command the
hest prices. Pure-bred fowls pro-
duce uniform products.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-12-07
woman Appointed County Clerk

"0man Appointed County Clerk
|Hglnla, City, Nevada, Nov. 3d.
\ Wlll V. Ryan was appointed
F|s'aay by the board of county
[F'alssloners to fill the vacancy in
fv'llce OF county clerk caused by
faemlse of her husband, who died
|DSuay from pneumonia, which
["eo influenza. Mrs. Ryan will
'he remainder of her late hus-
[~spresent term, and undoubt-
\ VIII VII De reappointed by the new
N vi commissioners to serve dur.
Ie sl ensuing term, to which he
e'ected without opposition.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-12-07
LIQUOR IN THE HOME
Attorney General Holds Unlaw-
full to Serve Liquor to Your
Friends in Your Home; Mustn't t
Restock Side Board

Reno Gazette: People who are
laying in a supply of intoxicating
liquors in their homes in anticipation
of serving drinks to their invited
guests will run afoul of the law in
case they pass the flowing bowl in
that manner, according to an opinion
given to Sheriff Ferrel by William
Mcknight. deputy Attorney General,
in response to questions asked by the
Sheriff relative to the provisions Of
the new prohibition Act.
The deputy Attorney General also
holds that it will not be unlawful to
have intoxicating liquor in the home
for ones own personal use after the
law becomes effective, provided the
liquor was procured prior to that
date. In the opinion of the Attorney
General, however, it will be contrary
to the law to bring any liquor into
the home after the law become op-
-erative.
The sheriff's letter to the Attorney
General reads:
In view Of the fact that | am
daily being asked by numerous per-
sons regarding the effect of the initi-
ative Act prohibiting the use Of in
toxicating liquors, | would most re-
spectfully request your opinion in
answer to said questions in order
that l may properly inform all per-
sons making inquiry regarding the
same and be enabled to govern my
action in accordance with the infor-
nation given.
Question number one-Will it be
lawful when the law above referred
to become effective for persons to
have liquor in their homes for per-
sonal uses, and if SO in what guam
titles?
"Question number two-If you
have friends invited to your home as
guests can they be served such liq-
uors?
"Question number three-What
shall be done with liquor on hand
| after December 16, 1918?
"Question number four-Does the
law take effect twelve O'Clock mid
| night on the 18th or twelve O'Clock
midnight on the 18th of December
1882"
The letter from the deputy attor'
ney general answers all but the ques'
tion as to what shall be done with
the liquor on hand after the date the
law becomes effective, and reads:
Replying to your recent letter.
relative to the initiative prohibition
measure, will say that your various
questions, in our opinion, should be
answered as follows:
"One-It will not be unlawful. al
ter the prohibition law becomes ef-
fective, for one to have Intoxicating
liouorin his home for his own personal
use, provided such liquor is procured
and placed in such home prior to the
time the law takes effect.
"Two- Friends invited to the nome
as guests cannot be legally served
with intoxicating liquor. -,
."Three-The prohibition law Will
take effect at 1901 a. m. Deceiiioei
II, 1918"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-12-07
| PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
ards It His Paramount Duty
Visit Paris After His Prin-
ciples We're Accepted

ashington. Dec. I'm his ad-
ITO Congress in joint session to-
President Wilson formally an
nced his intention to go to Paris
the peace conference, saying the
u governments have accepted
heiules enunciated by him for
Ne and it is his paramount duty toI
present.
Ne President said he will be in
] touch by cable and wireless and
Congress will know all that he
on the other side.
koferring to his announcement
| the French and British govern
hts had removed all cable restric-
i mon the transmission of news
ho conference to America, the
sident said, he had taken over
American cable system on ex-
advice so as to make a unified
tenn available.
Hp expressed the hope that he
nd have cooperation Of the pub
and of Congress, saying through
rabies and wireless constant coun-
and advice would be possible.
mich of the address was devoted
tbe railroad problem, for which
President said he now had no
ption to offer. He recommended
Feful study by Congress, saying it
Md be disservice to the country
to the railroads to permit a re-
h to old conditions under private
nagement without notifications.
me President declared he stood
dy to release the railroads from
Fernment control whenever sat-
etory plan of readjustment could
worked out.
he President said he hoped to see
Ormal declaration of peace by
aty "by the time spring has come. "
)eclaring he had no private
ught or purpose" in going to
nce, but that he regarded it as
highest duty, the President add
III is now my duty to play my full
i in making good what they
nerica's soldiers) offered their
Is blood to obtain.
No definite program Of reconstruc.
can be outlined now, Mr.. Will.
said. He expressed the hope
Congress would not object to
ferring upon the war trade board
some other agency the right OF
ng export priorities to assure
pment of food to starving people
Dad.
sto taxation the President en-.
ned the plan for levying six billion
lars in 1919 and for notifying the
Ilc in advance that the 1920 levy
lbe $4,000, 100000.
he new three-year naval building
gram was endorsed because, the
sdent said, it would be unwise tc
empt to adjust the American pro.
I'M to future world policy as yet
ietermined.
aylng tribute to the peoples con.
I'm war, he spoke particularly Of
work Of women and again ap'
led for woman suffrage by Fed
amendment.
lne President concluded after
aAlng AZ minutes, and left the
'noer amidst applause limited te
Democratic side. Interruption:
ae address for questions which
Oeen threatened by some Repub
al memhnrC nf tho ua.a Al nn,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-04
old FOLKS NEED
'sCASeAREB' FDR
LIVER, BOWELS
SALTS. cALoMEL, Pills ACT ca
BOWELS LIKE PEPPER
ACTS IN NoSTRILSs
ENJOY LiFEI DON'T STAY Biz
Gus, SICK. HEADActiY AND =
coNsTIRATEo.
"a 3 10.cant boz noW.

Get = LUCENT pV3 INV
Most old people must give to the
bowels some regular help, else they
suffer from constipation. The cenets
ton is perfectly natural It Is Just e
natural as it is for old people % M 81!
slowly. For age is never 50 active ~
youth. The muscles are less elastle
And the bowels are muscles.
So all old people need Cascaret9
One might as well refuse to aid week
eyes with glasses as to neglect tins
gentle aid to weak bowels This Is M M
Dortant at all ages, but never so much
as at fifty.
Age IS not time for harsh. p1ysle
Youth may occasionally whip the
bowels into activity. But atIash can't
be used every day. What the bowels
of the old need is a gentle and natural
tonic. One that can be constantly
used without harm. The only snch
tonic is Cascarets, and they cost only
10 cents per box at any drug store.
They work while you sleep.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-04
WILL AUsTRLA QUIT2

frank H. SIMONDS. whose comment on the great
war has Won for him the of beng the best mill
taTv critic in the United States. his most recent
article 9aEes an incuron INTO the field of international
politics and while e result may not be inspired pE0phezy,
il Is none the less interesting coming as 1t does nom man
Il bIcf Mr.. Smonds noting that the collapse Of Russia
The crushing Serbia and Rurnania and tee hurting back
Of die Italian armies has relieved Austro- Hungary Tor
wears to come from pressure which has been
ST great anxiety to the statesmen of the dual empire be-
ees there Is prospect that Austria will Withdraw make
separate peace of some kird and let Germany get out
of the war as best shs may
Il IS true although the fact has escaped general obser-
vaon. that now that Italy has been driven back and Aus
ina holds considerable portion of Italian territory with
which TO drive hard bargain with the Italians when the
time to arrange peace comes Austria has aceomPshed
al hat she reasonably could have hoped to accomplish
out Of the war. To hold is simply to risk losing
what has been won And undeniaOly the people are war
True, to desert Germany aow after German aid saved
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-04
THE PASSING OF 4 REAL MAS.

TOEIN L. SULLIVAN. whose death occurred Sattn
day. will receive editorial mention practically every
' important daily and weekly publication N the
United States and the news that the end had for
John L. was flashed around the world Saturday.
passing viii attract an equal amount of attention Yet
Sullivan was only pugihst.
But he was 100 per cent man. and honest the
Whatever he at whether beating his oppo
nent drinking letting alone, he did It with his
whole heart There pretense about Sullivan
than there was fear He would have made his mark
what strata of society fate had thrown him.
1t that quality which made the redoubtable John l.
an important public character long after his ring
had ended The public makes many mistakes IN the
lection of popular heroes. Many weak but plausible
man shoots the pinnacle of popularity only to be found
out and dropped But the real men. the public dis
cover them are never forgotten and often
lcc;e! Their little weaknesses are ignored and they have
nic.e in the hall of fame
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-04

plecez esflj 81 lllel he ssIsrs i1s7cec
16sal7c7s nd f5ade Fir 8 70 lerls and ll
1I77selie Sex
so1 md save T1este would sssor Of
BUT sraiisudeis an dos not etezEgey
Il lie relations NATIONS bear q each otbeT.
L might hold the leaders. but there no telling what the
masses might do Buff they do force Their Statesmen 10
certain 10 find jstieaiion for TIC course N he aiesal,
and calculated political sel6sness Of the German
pe Almost any kid Of international pefdy that has its
basis IN national self has had high placed apologies
in Germany. and the Ausro-t imgaTians could not be
blamed overnaeh to decide that # would be
both short sighted and dangerous to continue Their sacrifices
solely to benefit people and government that hold such
views.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-04
Five O'Clock tea has been abolished
N Holland, according to the cables

Five O'Clock tea has been abolished
in Holland, according to the cables.
This will be interesting news to lots
of people who thought the only thing
besides water the Dutch drank was
gin.
Wonder If Europe ever will be able
to so back to the old customs that are
being kicked under the table by the
war?
If it does not there will have to be
a lot more brains PVT into most busi-
ness in this country.
A Europe that has cut out the tea
and the week end holidays and other
time killing ideas is going to cut CON
siderable of swath in the world trade
line.
Wonder what made the county and
city sleuths think it might have been
a miner who robbed the Bartholow
home:
wesleyan isn't going to 90 in for
athletics this year.
So there, smarty University, up
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-04

It takes more than blizzard COM
bined with coal shortage to freeze
M the American sense OF humor. and
It is a good thing to be able to smile
and laugh in the time Of dire distress.
md the people of the Capital showed
that they can do that very thing, when
John L. Weaver the local fuel admin
istrator. ordered the churches and
other alleged coal-conSuming places to
shut down, called in the office boy and
lnighted him acting" jumped on a
train and headed for Palm Beach. the
cocoanut grove and the tropical tarpon