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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
Get pig and help win the war.
STOP THE FARM LEAKS.

Everyone knows what happens when
water is put in a barrel that has stood
empty in the sun for while. The wa
ter leaks out between the slaves. Many
manufacturers hire men to study out
ways of stopping such lea ks in their
business. 1t is said that a we'll known
automobile company offers a small for
tune to any man who will save a few
cents in the cost of building prominent
parts of an auto. Just so in farming.
The most successful farmer is the one
who has the best organized business,
which is best adapted to conditions,
and has the fewest "leaks." Every
dairy farmer knows the Babcock tester
shows how much butter fat is in a
cows milk.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
SHOTS FIRED AT
PRESIDENT LENINE

Petrograd, Jan. 14.-An automobile
carrying Nikolai Lenine, the Bolshev-
TX premier, it is reported, was fired
upon tonight when he was driving to
meeting of the council of peoples
commissaries. Four shots were fired.
Premier Lenine was not hurt.
"The bullets shattered the windows
of the automobile. A member of the
party with the premier was wounded
slightly in the hand.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
LOSING TINE.

Americas supreme war aim is a
world organization to insure lasting
peace. At various times spokesman
for all the allies have accepted that
aim. Undoubtedly the people Of the
allied nations desire it. Neutrals are
ready for it.
There is no reason why steps toward
such a wcrld organization should
await the end of the war. There are
weighty reasons why the necessary
preliminary steps should be taken at
once.
That war aim remains merely a
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
UNEQUALED.

The revelations made by the state
department resulting in the arrest of
former Premier Caillaux of France is
another link in the strong chain of
evidence to prove that the secret serv-
ice department of the United States
is the equal of any in the world, if, in
fact, it is not the best.
European countries accustomed to
the game Of international politics, skill
ed in the art Of soft words of many
meanings, Of intrigue and trickery,
looked upon the secret service depart
ment of the United States in derision
or contempt.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

The government has agencies organ
lied for the purpose of thwarting the
spy pest-the most damnable infu-
enee at work in our country today.
These agencies should have the loyal
and active support of every true Amer
lean citizen. The time has come when
the spy should be shown no quarter.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
DUTIES VERSUS PRIVILEGES

~ llES \ ER0US PRIV lLEGES
When the present conflict burst up
on the world, acknowledgements
humanity-was asleep. 1t was sleep
that had lasted since Washington and
his ragamuffn army had first "made
the world sole for democracy" His
work had been done, and we'll DONE
and Americans had for more than a
century been living under the delusion
that there was nothing more to do in
the cause CT human freedom.
From the establishment of this re-
public, orators and writer's have never
tired Of ringing the changes on the
glorious privileges of American citi-
zenship. They are instilled into us
from the kindergarten to the college.
They are the daily pabulum upon
(which our Americanism is nourished.
| The world cataclysm found us max
ling fetish of our rights" and "priv-
ileges." We were extremely jealous
of them, and resented any infringe
ment of them, and Haunted them in
the face of our less fortunate neigh
bors across the water.
But one thing we had forgotten,
namely, that SOMEONE had paid a
price for these priceless blessings of
liberty; somebody had purchased
them, and we were not that somebody
of somebodies. They had been pur-
chased by BLOOD, but WE had not
shed the blood, we had never fully APP
preciated the values of the purchase.
And we are only just beginning to
grasp the fact that our revolutionary
sires, when they marched through
blood to the goal of their inspiration,
bequeathed to US, their descendants,
not only the glorious blessing of lib
erty, but by the side of it and hand in
hand with it, THE DUTY OF PRE-
SERVING IT IN ITS PURITY AS
RECEIVED. That duty has never
been lifted from our shoulders, and
never will be, unless we shall so far
fall short as to cease to value the
fruits of the sacrifices so cheerfully
made by those old heroes of the long
ago.
This duty is looming larger and lar
ger, clearer and clearer, as the days go
by. We are beginning to recognize
the eternal truth that if ALL would
enjoy, ALL must serve.
There is a theory that gold, that
most precious of metals, was at one
time deep hidden in the center of this
globe, but that the violent internal
convulsions to which the old ball has
been subjected have thrown it to the
surface. If the present social convul-
sion shall be the means of bringing to
the surface of human character the
pure gold Of sacrifice and an appreci-
alton of the duty of the individual to
society, great good will come of the
trials we are called to endure.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

We are told that "the kaiser has
regarded it as his principal and most
sacred task to preserve the blessings
Of peace" And as he seems to have
a widely different conception from the
balance of the world as to the brand Of
peace that shall prevail, we suppose he
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
DOGS OR SHEEP, WHICH?

There is a saying in this country,
and it has grown into an adage, that
the legislator who desires to commit
political suicide has only to introduce
and father dog law, and the people
will attend to the obsequies.
Yet the one thing which the various
states stand urgently in need of is
just such legislative timber-men who
are willing to forego political prefer
ment if by doing so they can confer a
great boon upon the country.
We are told that by the time another
clip is made wool will be worth two
dollars per pound. This in country
than which there is no better in the
world for sheep raising.
What must be the amazement of the
people of other countries when they
are told that the only reason Ameri-
cans are not sheep raisers is because of
dogs-that the average citizen pre-
fers his dog to his sheep, and if he
must do without either one, the sheep
must go.
Statistics tell us that this country
is maintaining 25,OOO,O0O dogs-an av,
erage of one to every fanny in the
land. Placing the cost of maintenance
at a conservative figure, these brute'
, will consume@as much as half theil
number Of human beings, saying moth
ing of their depredations. This is
equivalent to feeding twelve and one.
half million people, or more than il
will cost to feed every soldier we will
ever send to France.
But the mere feeding of this horde
of useless animals is by no means the
big item. The great expense lies in
the great menace which they consti-
tute to the sheep raising industry. We
would not be so unjust to the CANNES
as to allege that all are addicted to
sheep killing, or even would be if here
were sheep available to be killed. But
the uncertainty as to the guilty indi-
viduals brings the whole race under
suspicion.
However, this country is now pay
ing dearly for its devotion to the dog.
1t is conceded by all that his dogship is
the one great deterrent to he sheep in
dustry. In sections of the country
where the people have had the wis
dom to prefer the sheep to the dog,
prosperity has become a welcome guest.
But these communities are rare, and
over large part of the country the
dog ranges at his own sweet will.
So long as wool was cheap and easily
procurable from other countries, the
question as between the dog and the
sheep was not so pressing, and the
American householder could be left in
possession of his expensive luxury.
Now, however, when the feecy staple
is conspicuous for its scarcity, the de-
cision should be put squarely up to the
people:
"The dog or the sheep-which?"
RAISE MORE HOGS.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

Every person who by spreading
words Of poison seeks to weaken our
national unity at home, should be put
where he will not be heard from again
until this war is over.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

Whiskey can no longer be imported
into Canada. Now let them stop the
manufacture of it here.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

If the boil weevil gets through this
winter all right, those Missisippians
had better make peace with him.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

Evolution is what Russia needs. She
just got mixed up and landed on the
wrong thing.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

Don't ever get tired or want to quit
until Mr. Wilson has won his fourteen
points.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

All honor to the Italians They are
doing their part in the great war and
doing it lobly.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

Don't get tired of giving so long as
it is the only way you have of helpins
win the war.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

These are the days when a genuine
smile does a lot of good.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

considers it his sacred duty to exter-
inmate all who differ from him.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
RESCUED
Soldier Writes of Being Saved From
Sea When the Tu1caniaH
Went Down.

HOUSTON, Texas. - William II.
Heasty Of Houston, though far from
being professional soldier, had the right
instinct and followed it when the big
unexpected moment came. When
Heasty, who was below deck heard a
German torpedo explode m the engine
room OF the transport Tuscania he
seized his bugle, overcoat, life belt, and
razor, and, dashing on the deck, blew
the Sub" call and made for his life
boat
Hcasty's experiences are written to
his chum, Walter l. Meyers of Hous-
ton. Meyers has Just graduated from
the aerial school of photography at Cor
nell university and expects his call to
foreign duty.
"The rope broke while we were be-
ing lowered from the Tuscania." Heasty
write. I'VE were all pitched into the
water. The ship was still moving, but
listing heavily to starbosrd. ! swan,
to a raft and in four hours was picked
up by a steamer. I am nO@ in an Eng
lish rest camp and am ready to go on to
France"
Two hundred lives were lost when the
transport, loaded with over 1000 Ameri-
can troops and ioresters. was torpedosd
Seven Houston boys were aboard and
| all were saved.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

LEGALS
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS..
BIDS RECEIVED until May is, 1918, At
IL noon. Prague Oklahoma, Sealed
proposals for the const structlon OF approx
lmately 70 miles OF transmission line for
operating voltage OF $4,000 volts. running
from Prague, Oklahoma, south and west
to transmissio line OF the Oklahoma
Power and Transmission company for
tho building OF An outdoor sub-statfon.
lightning arrester equipment. dic-connect
switch. 3-75 K v A. $1,000 TO 7,aoo volt
so cycle single phase transformers; 2-tOo
g.. r. NJ 400 toot lift direct connected
motor driven centrifugal pumps; one AZ
Q l0-inch s1r lifts with total head OF 500
feet, all Necessary iron piping, valves,
etc, for tho complete installation of q
Booster fire system equipment. Bids will
be received by the mayor. Roy Parks, az
to- noon, May i6. 1918. Complete plans
and specifications will be forwarded upon
receipt OF a $500 certifled check. which
will be held TO guarantees retYrn OF plan,
and specifications Detail bidding blank,
will be used and all bids must be made
on these blanks. which are furnished free
TO the bidders The council reserves the
right TO reject any and ell bids, Towr
OF Prague. Okla, Roy Parks. Mayor
ro THE sTOCKHOLDERs OF GLEN.
ROSE OIL COMPANY:
The annual meeting OF the xstockholderi
Of the CIenrose on, compa will be HEX
at the office OF said company IN the cttl
OF Oklahoma City at O'Clock on the 1stf
day OF May. isfs board o. Director
for the ensuing year VII Dc .., slsc,sd ss .,,.,
for the transfer Of stock at s o'clock .
"'' W ROY o BURKs. President.
B NJ Butler, Secretary;
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

Japan and Siberia.

In all this talk about Japan and just
how muah reliance we can place IN hei
promises to depart from Siberia at>th'
close OF the war and leave those great
reaches of territory intact, We have for
gotten one question; BY what right
does America set herself up as a Judge
of Japanese motives'
We on this side OF the water have
entered the war with the avowcd pur.
pose OF crushing autocracy. IL is a cru.
SADIE against military deSpotism II i
a high and holy cause that we cham
pion And yet we sat suplnely by and
saw Belgium rayaged we saw state
after state ovefridden in contempt oil
the. principle OF the inviolability OF the
sovereignty OF small states, which We
proclaim with such JUNCTION. We saw
France. the most perfect embodiment Of
modern civilization. all but crushed
and saved at the Marne only by the
stupidity OF her enemy.
England's got in without moments
hesitation, and bled freely for the cause
of freedom against militarism. as VI
ike 10 put H.
These three nations which alone stood
between the Hun and our own liberty
have found Japan faithful to hei
treaties; they are even willing to "a
further and trust her armies in Siberia
Is IT not in bad taste, for us TO say
the least, to question snybody's mo.
tiVes3 Is it not in bad taste -to> as
sumo that we alone Of all the nationi
at war entered the struggle with pur'
motives
Now that we have begun to fight VI
are doing a splendid job of 1t, and will
minimum of fuss and bluster. Thi
is all very fine but we shall do still
better II we concentrate on hunting tn
Hun instead OF panning Japan.-Car
| toons Magazine.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
The Duty Of German-Americans.

To cooperate toward the successful
conclusion OF the war is the one and
supreme duty of every American. re.
gardless OF birth. OF sympathies and OF
political views. The American OF Ger.
man descent who, in this time Of test
and trial, does not serve the land os
his adoption with the utmost measure
Of single minded devotion and with
every ounce Of his power. perjured him.
self when he took his oath OF allegiance
and proves himself guilty OF treacherous
duplicity.
Thank heaven, the number Of those
lukewarm in their patriotism or lack.
ing in loyalty is very small indeed. far
too small toaaffect the record OF Amcri-
cans Of German birth for good citiren-
ship and service to the country in
peace and war.
There is abundant evidence that the
overwhelming majority, indeed all but
an insignificant minority, meant what
they said when they swore full and
sole allegiance TO America, that they
will prove themselves wholly, worthy
Of the high privilege OF citizenship and
Of the generous trust OF their native
fellow citizens, and that they will MOI
fail or falter under any test what
soever. ~
We win not permit the blood in on
veins TO drown the conscience In oui
breast. We will heed the call OF honol
bevond the call OF race.
We will wear as badge OF hon0l
| the abuse and spite OF those who piucV
another cause, whatever IL be, above tn
nations cause and who see hypocrisy ol
hidden motives behind the plain pro
fession Of unconditional loyalty on tht
part Of the American OF foreign birth
because unconditional American loyaltl
is not in them.--Otto H. Kahn, in Car
toons Magazine.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
SOLDIERS HAIL
BROWNING THEIR
fAv0R|7E POET
Boys in Trenches Show Fine
ness of Literary Taste,

WASHINGTON, ID. C.--Soldiers like
poetry-strange as that may seem.
But they want poetry with punch
and pep"
Recently one collection found special
favor with them, and it is 100 to l
shot that the average reader could not
guess which poet II was who attained
this popularity.
No, not Robert Service. nor Rudyard
Kipling, but Robert Browning
Perhaps Browning had an unfair ad-
vantage, because the Boston Browning
society prepared small thir,y-page
collection of passages from his works,
especially applicable to the war and it's
personal problems. and it was this vol.
vme which Y. NJ. {. A. workers IN
camps have found hits the men be-
tween the eyes"
Probably many Browning students
did not know that Browning was good
Sropagandist for the war OF democracy.
Rut there are in this collection pas
sages like these
81 foresee and { announce
For one cause; one way. ! bid broach
the blood
o. tho world. FOR truth and right sand
only right
And truth"
Then there are pssagcS like this which
are quoted frequently by men in uni
form
Then welcome each rebuff
That turns earth's rmoothncHs rough,
Each sting that bids nor sit nor stends
but GO"
And again;
20. our manhood's prime vlgor! Ne
spirit feels waste.
Not n muscle In stopped In Its playing
nor slnew unbraced.'
II Copies of the society'S little antholog,
entitled Browning for the Trenches
are being distributed in camps in tm
vicinity OF Washington through wal
work secretaries of the Y NJ c. A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
Farmers Part in the War.

The slow progress made by the Fed
eral Farm Loan banks in financing the
farmers makes it still incumbent on the
private agencies to provide, as usual,
millions of dollars OF the needed funds.
This they are doing as rapidly as feast
bic, but they do not possess unlimited
means OF their own for this purpose.
They have to obtain the cooperation
and assistance OF the investing public.
On the latter it depends whether or not
the thousands of agricultural enter
prises which require new or renewed
financial accommodations shall thrive
or shall be hampered and perhaps un-
done
American farmers are paying $500 a
minute, or over $4,000 day interest
on loans. Experts estimate the total
amount of farm mortgages in the
United States at $40O0000000 One
fifth Of this amount, or $S0O,0OO,OOO
comes due annually and is replaced by
new mortgages. The business is SO
large that the Fran Mortgage Bankers
Association of America, at its national
convention in Kansas City next October
will earnestly consider measures oi
great importance to both borrowers and
inycaors.-Leslies.
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A national exhibition was recently
held in Berlin to popularize the use o.
paper clothing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

approved
o o tenth
public places provided Section
mtted the qualified said election:
n
Laws OF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

1 rooms, . lots 500 cash l5OO per month
All Of the above houses have been per
sonaly Inspected hy w and We know they
nre remarkable bargains. The price Is
right. the terms are easy. BUY n home
Houses for Rent Farms for sale
OKLAHOMA TRUST COMPANY
5ne-ln Iuurlurr Bldg Maple &c
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

Cherries letters from home are said
to be the cause Of many deserters from
the army.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

within Oklahoma City School qua.e
qualified
shah authorized polling residence
a 7 p
n Of of o the
Oklahoma President Its official
day Of April. A d. 1918
OF THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA STATE OF OKLAHOMA
JOHN HOPE, President
II n Csrt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

Prof and Mime. Albert Van
Hecke. OF the University OF Lou
vain and Belgian Ministers OF
Public Works. who has been sent
here TO study industrial works
preparatory to commercial rehabil-
itation will accompany her hus-
band on his trips through the
principal cities of the United
States.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

COBORED PEOPLE-Save your rent; we
can sell you a nice well improved : or
4-room house for so per month: we have
vacant lots near the car line for tb down
and 81 per month: ask for Mr.. Miller.
CLARENCE r.. TROSpER & CO.
50S-l0 Insurance Bldg. Maple 36
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
REAL ESTATE WANTED

wANTFD-A pair Of south or east front
lots north OF 26th. west OF Classen and
south Of Goth Baxter. National Bldg
WANTED to buy for cash from owner,
nearly new, modern, 2-story home. In
good location: must he nr'oed right
F-52, OklahomaB
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
REAL ESTATE Fo2 SALE OR
TRADE
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

I own four lots on one Of the hest cor
ners in the best town In the oil fields.
The improvements consist Of public
scales nice office and one large building
"A by 70 fest ! can rent same for three
years at $50 per month six months In
advance | am making $50 per month
out Of IT, VIII sell for 81 500 or trade
for real good small farm close TO some
good town title clear Of all membranes
Write q. ". care Oklahoman.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
OWN YOUR HOME

OWN YOUR HOME
For sale by owner new bungalow: 2
rooms finished In selected oak elegant
mantel In living room. sets French
doors built-in buffet, book cases. kitch-
an and breakfast room cabinets window
seat etc large basement with laundry
trays and every convenience. / built this
for n home. but am closing my business
and have 10 sell; terms can be arranged.
llil ~ Mckinley.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
Keen Investment Company
-SPECIAI.
PHONE MAPLE 2j4

SPECIAL
Owner leaving city, must sen new e.
room bungalow garage; sell with or
without furniture.
MUST SELL QUICK
New 6-room bungalow y block Classen.
Prices on these are below market NJ. b.
Sears Walnut iJl7
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13

A national exhibition was recent,
held in Berlin to popularize the use o.
paper clothing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
Johnson & Neighbors
Realty Co.
Room 2O3 on Exchange B6llding.
Phone Wnlhut lbs.

FOR SALE-Corner lot. I35xiIO. on Nine
teenth and Las Vegas car line. for
$3.50. Cali Walnut 1925 or at 2Os r. Main.
BEST BUY In city at l03 s. Clegern.
5-room house, 81 900 $500 cash. bal
ance tiS so per month. by owner. Must
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-13
LEGALs
LEGALS

ITEMzED ESTIMATE CURRENT
PENsEs EDUCATION
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