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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
RAISE THE DRAFT ACE.

PAISNG the draft age to provide if more men
are needed than can be furnished by those within the
present age limits has always been accepted by everyone
No real American questions the wisdom Of sending enough
men to whip Germany even it, like Great Britain it should
be necessary raise the age fifty and call most OF the
vancng the age limit is the plan to eliminate loafing among
those over draft age If a is able work, the
fact that he has been here longer doesn't entitle him
loafng privileges Neither does the fact that he has suffi-
cient money pay his bills and buy bond occasionally
And this rule in degree, applies to going to
war; except he has dependents is essential to inn
portant industry there is why the OF 40
should keep out OF it any than the of go
There is of course the accepted theory that the younger
quicker TO learn the of war and with finer
better soldiers For that it is the plan to call them
first should the age limit be revised upward That
rule however wouldn't the Older who insisted
Ioafng following non-esenta pursuits they would go
into the army Immediately and such smlttering OF older
might improve the army personnel Even though
the bulk of the advantages the side of youth there
points such greater experience and better judgment
on the side Of the older men.
This advance hasn't been made yet but there is reason
to believe will be- and OF OF all ages had better
isn't bad idea there is something quite worth while in
having fighting part in th5 war despite the hazards and
hardshps which attach to service.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

Down TO the banks Of the Rhine tramped hideous
creature feet in height and OF tremendous strength
His yellow skin was stretched so taut that the muscles
and arteries beneath could be discerncd His watery
eyes seemed almost OF the same color as the soled
gray sockets in which they we're set his complexion
was shrveed, and his lips were horribly straight and
black So frghtful his appearance that the little
birds fluttered terror stricken from the trees and
bushes he passed while the very leaves turned them
selves upside down in disgust
The creature was about TO drink from the river
when his attention diverted by a blond giant who
sat on a nearby rock and regarded him from little
piggsh eyes with irritating calm The blond giant had
bull neck small features and fat soft body
and clothed in garments of a strange green-gray
color.
An expression of ndescribable malevolence swept
the countenance of the hdeous creature He
tored his features into repulsive grmace thrust out
his tongue at the blond giant and roared in terrifying
tones Boo"
"Pluf" responded the blond giant phlegmatically
drawing piece of sausage from one OF his capacous
pockets and devouring it with relish.
The hideous creature stared at him in amazement
Aren't you terrified by my ugliness7" he inquired
The blond giant shook his head coldly "Not at all"
Ne replied You wouldn't look badly if you wore
uniform like mine"
"But" protested the hideous creature you are the
first living thing that has looked upon without
being frightened into commissions Surely my fearful
reputation must be known to you"
You have the advantage OF me" replied the blond
giant eramming his mouth with sausage
The hideous creature sighed "And | thought !
We famous" he moaned. II am Frankenstein's mon
stR. young named Frankenstein built me in
his laboratory; but he made so repulsive in ap-
pearance that no human being could endure me
oeciored everlasting against the human race and
especially against Frankensein who was responsible
for my misery | murdered his little brother then his
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
"Saue the Waste and Win the War
ROSE STOKES AND OTHERS.

PATRIOTIC people will rejoice in the conviction OF Rose
Pastor Stokes on charges of violating the espionage
law Rose is Of that parlor brand OF socialist sometimes
happily designated the nut sundae variety OF course
she knows something of the life of the poor working girl
having been something like that before she married Mr
Stokes and million dollars but her sociasc endeavor
is largely devoted to talk which is cheap equal dsbu-
ton of the Stokes fortune being no part of her plan But
talk isn't as cheap it used to be- particularly when di-
reeed against the United States government and Rose
NAV spend her summer vacation at the Leavenworh fed
eral prison. where she belongs Having ample funds to
provide legal alent she may proong the soprwha
hut there i, little question OF the final outcome; talking
against the government has ceased be safe and sane
pastime.
The case of Rose Stokes is interesting largely because
she is fair type of socialist leaders and speakers; her
ideas are the ideas of the socialist party indicated by
the fact that she has been surrounded by admirers of that
false political faith during the trial She is frank in being
un-American stating that she loved this country more
than any other Probably she would deny that she loved
Germany more than any other country but Germany is the
country she and her kind assisting The platform OF
the socialist party is an ant-war platform and one cannot
be for America and against this That fact is sui
cen to show where the socialist party stands were there
not also the admission made by the Stokes woman that
America matters no than any other country.
BY their own words and actions the socialists con
victed and there can longer be any doubt that vote
for socialism is against America Because OF this patriotic
members of the party have deserted IT, and for the same
reason there regions where the socialist vote increases
because there regions which vper nests where
ingrates dwell who vote the socialist ticket because
they accept the cncs of socialism, but because in their
sneaking hearts they are against America
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Luke McLuke Saws.

There are so many cranks in this
country that if the Society For the
Prevention OF Useless Noises ever or
ganized and held a convention the dele
gates would probably be arrested for
disturbing the peace and creating a dis
turbance.
Many a man is kept so busy trying
to think of clever things to say that he
can't hold job more than a week
The trouble with Prohibition litera-
ture is that 1t is so dry that it drives
an ordinary man to drink
There may be some sincere things in
this world. But mighty few apologies
are that way
The truth Of the matter is that a man
likes to be made a fool OF if the right
girl is doing it.
And you can't convince the slender
little bride that the Middle-Aged Spread
is going to overtake her one of these
days.
A country town isn't a bit more vir-
tuous than a big city. The fear of be
ing found out keeps the country town
straighter, that's all.
One thing that amazes an editor is
the remarkable number of college grad
yates who do not know how to spell
Nature seldom gives a man a com
plexon because she knows that the
durn fool would spend as much time on
it as a girl does on hers.
1t may be cowardly TO place the
blame on a dead man, but it is mighty
convenient.
SO many men need managers that il
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
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SSy cA.1z[z e Mason AZ
ABDUL THE DAMNED.

\ STOOD by Abdul Hamid's grave,
far from the world wars storm, and
saw the iohnny-jumpups wave
above his sleeping form By all the ma
tlons he was slammed, when he was on
his throne; the world pronounced him
doubly damned. and named him with
a groan Now all unhonored Abdul
lies, in his eternal sleep, and greater
criminals arise, and he looks pretty
cheap. And Abdul had his points me-
thinks, some virtues him adorned; he
was not like some royal ginks-hypoc-
risy he scorned. He did not blush to
wade in sin, he waIlowed in his shame;
he did not say, with evil grin, that
others were to blame He did not pieres
country's breast with snickersnee or
creese, and swear he always did his
best to keep the world at peace He did
not, from his filthy den, watch babes
and women shot, and harrow up he
souls Of men with talk OF Me and Gott,
The dripping sword, the burning brand,
were busy meath his flag; but not a mo-
ment did he stand to spring the kultur
gag. ! stood by Abdul Hamid's grave,
and said, u must admit he didn't pious-
ly behave, and failed to make a hit we
should not Judge him here below he's
reached higher court; but, lined up
with one king know, he was a dead
game sport"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
CONSERVATION SUGGESTIONS.

DOUGHNUTS have gone to the discard for the duration
- of the war thereby saving something OF fats, wheat
and sugar Snkers and coffee seemed like breakfast
to US and as dessert the doughnut desert waste hence
we bear up brayey And in the interest of conservation
and Better food the list might be extended to include bread
pudding another somewhat wheaton and soggy product
which takes good eggs and and does little
with them. Neither understand why flour and
shortening should be expended the blackberry pie,
hardwood pastry of small consequence food OF course
there are people who like these things but in time of war
not everything be had desired Besides who's com
plng this list1 OF it could be made longer by
including the parsnp and shrimp salad but wouldn't be
saving of anything in particular,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

THOSE who haven't given to the Red Cross fund.-
and there remain few like that still have time TO
align themselves the side of mercy and humanity Those
who haven't given much they should may ease their
conclences and help the by giving There is
danger that too much will be given Just because the
city and state have gone the quota 1t is believed
by many Red Cross men that the minimum for the fund
should have been set at S2OOOOOOOO instead of half that
amount Perhaps it won't reach that figure but there is
still time for Oklahoma to do its part by doubling the
original quota good start has been made the second
half and there should be eup during the time allotted
the drive This idea Of matching the boys" who sent
money back from the troop train taking them to camp
should help Only in money match them of course
but we shouldn't fail in that Keep driving.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

IT HERE any doubt mastery The rage
life depot miles
6o Franc" and the pSn the , upon oado" o and Paris,
infantry camps the Hun showing What bad loser he is by retaliation with
the the only % means IN his po,'e, the slaughter men and women london
men 1t effort d\e Of the ocks Of British bnepne off the
M % @ m S % ] o % @ @ the ] 1n % AR b aIn m sun ] Su Sy securing
to @ nS"o ] % % 5 ar the % ] @ P'f % e TS e % & 'iq % @ 50Rd2v m %
The always ade concentrations planes
Of the raids on London and Para, an the hospital expedition 10 with i the oes
Of allied air and the question the truth OF British figures
Obviously the Germans want United confidence Brit
Nh figures They for ANYTHING that will suspicion dirust be
So overwhelming the domination the air by
G y 1n all chance, n,mas % beng uPremey successful IN the third
Geanys defeat the air the worst del, she has suffered this
oed since March M are correct The comq" has feported 20 @ enemy
planes M ded daily G so often M since the big drive dye began that the line ha, lost
the last months, the effect that than
tG ,s oR o%qE % Sms s % a"s al % & stgo its The satfG
miles back Of the German front The Huns have neither
, Every R air . statement 2., from 5 Bf or 5coe ] ;uae 5 M conf
r : @ bombs ssTs ss9s d Ss ss % s ss"?s:S % s sa
sGs a., j %s @ ,sas S. n ,D o ,nx aa D '
aS " "S ' Three 'SfS our " ] % @
p, 6 the s G oss ss % ,s 3 the ssS On srs GH @
] F a F@S GnS AZ" %s'H a Ss Il s @ Ss{ ] sS% s
% $s :' s.. ssi, ss:f & @ iss 9 ;;
q @ ] s.: s% S5Sss $ S S,%S r5.. SoS 6 s s
%" machines ] fa y heavy bombs o" the railway stations at Metz An the
That sounds like mastery o me!
Naturally wish the United il
this ,nmm. IT, so it interesting add few facts from the Of David
copyrighted written plant
W de Haviand battpane have been and
This oompanys schedule calls for loo finished
4SO July of 1000
What TIE other factories will do cannot but assured that
the 2SO batlepan originally scheduled
August delay Of about month and in
tell will
OF the lighting type ' There ready for mounting battle
planes Thursday last than 1000 motor
Looks though will IL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

John Delehanty claims that the oldest
Joke is the ono about the Mutual Benc-
fit Association in a Massachusetts city
that ran an annual excursion to the
beach. 1t was customary for those who
took the excursion to also enjoy a bath
IN the salt water On returning from
one OF the excursions a member of the
Association complained that he had lost
his vest somewhere This member at
tended the next excursion the following
summer and joyfully reported that he
had discovered the missing vest.
Where did You find it," he was asked.
i had it on under my undershirt ever
since the last excursion, and | didn't
know it, he replied
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

In spite Of the ssdon law it there federal
officials who too lenent Up at Atchison, Kan,
Charles Pante OF German parentage cursed the Red Cross
and refused to contribute His was reported to the
United States district attorneys office in Kansas City and
no action at least prompt action taken by the
thores there. lnternment rather too good for
cur Of that kind but the indications he is to go free
with other punishment than the contempt OF his towns
men and having the front OF his shop painted yellow
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
The BYpIay MinstEels.

Mister lnterlocutor can you tel me
where Adam was going when he was in
his twenty-nnth year"
NO, Mr. Bones, cannot Will you
tell us where Adam was going when he
was in his twenty-nlnth year"
Into his thlrticth."
"AS soon as the enragcd audience has
returned from chasing the unfortunate
Mr. Bones, Mr.. Howell n. Payne will
render that pathetic ballad oh, Hubby.
When You Come Down Stairs Please
Bring My Hair With You"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

We suspicious of any measure sponsored by Sen
Jim Reed Of Missouri hence have doubts about
his authorizing increase of three million men
10 the army. That would five million in service
mighty force, but it suggests limitation, and the
limited authority offered in the house sounds
like fighting to finish which is the only way for America
10 fight
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Isn't This Lovely Weather!

Lieutenant and Mrs. DAILY (Gracc
Gerard are now nicely located in the
Cairo Apartment Hotel in Washington,
where the many friends OF the Lieu
tenant are making it exceedingly pleas
ant for Mrs. DaK.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

and laugh heartily when the man on
the stage says it2
No man is ever so homely that he
doesn't believe that some woman would
be glad to have him. And he is right.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

Premier Lloyd Georges optimism is encouraging but
his speech Friday also gave further insight into what is
expected of America If have but onefifth
of the advantage Germany gained when Russia dropped
ont have gone but onehh of the way in the matter
Of preparation
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

is probably all for the best that most
men are married
Why is it that the woman who has
iit when any other man says Damn"
in her presence will go to the theater
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Reform

Look quickly on the wine while II is red.
For old John Barleycorn win soon be
dead;
And then they'n start a drive at some
near day
To take our pipes and playing cards
away.
C w A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

A wealthy man IL Oswald Rand.
Five years ago. they say:
lie bought ten barrels Of whisky. and
lie has the stuff today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
OVERRIDING It.

lie always loved the stork, did Hurd,
But now he's changed his mind.
lie didn't think the dOgGone bird
Would bring three OF kind.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

As sidelight the Non-Partsan league it may he
stated that it originated in North Dakota where the capital
is named Bismarck
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Names Is Names
Our Dailv Snacial

Going Cunning lives in Montreal,
Canada.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

Some Of the idcrs had rather 60 to than to work
having tried work a time or two.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

The reason the small boys down-heartcd thes
days is because school is out
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Fooeyl

Here is letter from one of your
constituents who traps skunks for a liv-
ing" said the secretary
What does he want?' asked the CON
gresham
"He wants Congress to pass a law
protecting the skunk" replied the Sec
retary. "He claims that if the skunk
is not protected it will become extinct"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Q11df SfQ1ies SaR
rom NE Imes Nzac
Twenty Years Ago.

Twenty years Ago.
The formation OF federation OF
women's clubs has been effected A con-
stitution has been adopted in which tho
organization just formed is styled Tho
Federation OF Women's clubs of the Ok
lahoma and Indian Territories" and tho
stated object is to bring the women
of the territories into communication,
mutual helplulness and the promotion
of the higher intellectual, social and
moral conditions,
An clubs are eligible that owe allie
glance 10 no political or sectarian con-
troll.
+. c, Finerty returned from trip to
Shawnee last night.
Kansas City today celebrates Admir-
al Dewey's great victory over the Span
ish.
Several parrots about town have been
taught TO say Remember the Maine"
Fifteen Years Ago.
Mr. Overholser. manager OF the new
OyerholSer opera house, is going 10 get
his new house here connected with the
general thcater circuit as soon as pos
sible
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Ba" and children
and J. +. Harbour left last evening for
Gainesville, Texas, Mr. Bass and Mr..
Harbour will return Monday. but Mrs.
Bass and children will spend A week or
two at Gainesville and Fort Worth.
Mrs A /. Welsh is one of the most
successful OF the hoStesSeS OF Oklahoml
City's utra-iaShionable society, her
functions always having Characters.
tic touch that gives them a distinct in-
dividuality. Her entertainment OF ths>
Bridge and Bowling club on Thursday
was one OF her happleSt inspirations.
nothing prettjcr than the strawberry
luncheon which she planned having
been given this year
Ten Years Ago.
Mr. and Mrs. II Coulter Todd Of 20
West Thirteenth street are at home this
afternoon from until o'clock to all
Canadians attending the Northern Bap-
sII convention bclnR neId mere.
Miss Ethelyn Griifcth of Carthage,
Mo, will arrive Tuesday to visit Mrs.
A. J McMahan Of 8J West Sixteenth
street
Miss Sheafor OF Colorado Springs
was given a picnic party Wednesday
by +. X Gaylord, the party taking sup-
per and spending the evening The sup
per was cooked by the men of the party
who turned out a crcditable meal. Be-
sides Miss Sheafor other guests we're:
Miss Erma McElhinney Miss Ora
Rrownel, Miss La Rue Cooter. Mrs.
Iobson Mr. and Mrs. William II. Wat
lngton and T. \ Gaylord, w. II, Rich
ardson w L. Dennis, c. L. Henley and
| Mr.. Blanton.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Our Toe Miller Contest

Reduce Your Faults and You'll Re
duce Your Expenses
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
LnakRMIhke
His Column

.ODN2GM /Q@

Oh people in this happy land.
Cheer up and wear "A grin:
The war will soon be over. and
Your Uncle Sam will win.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs J NJ Ba" and children
and J + Harbour left last evening for
Gainesville Texas Mr. Bass and Mr..
Harbour will return Monday but Mrs.
Bass and children will spend A week or
two at Gainesville and Fort Worth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Ten Years Ago.

Mr. and Mrs. II Coulter Todd Of %
West Thirteenth street are at home this
afternoon from 4 until o'clock to all
Canadians attending the Northern Bap-
Wst convention being held here
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

futeen years Ago.
Mr. Overhoser, manager of the new
Oyerholser opera house, is going TO get
his new house here connected with the
general thcater circuit as soon as pos
sible
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25

Miss Ethelyn Griifeth of Carthage,
Mo, will arrive Tuesday to visit Mrs.
A. ] McMahan Of &J West Sixteenth
street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-25
Fifteen Years Ago.

Several parrots about town have been
taught to say Remember the Maine"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Thought Sinking Ship
Was Celebrating Peace
LAST-NINUTE TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-When the
United States transport Ophir was
destroyed by fire in the harbor OF
Gibraltar on November IL, British
craft riding at anchor ignored the
rockets which she sent up as signals
Of distress, thinking her crew was
celebrating the signing Of the armi-
stice, according to the stories of
American seamen arriving here to-
day from abroad.
The Ophir, which was nic6named
the "Hoodoo ship because on her
last four voyages she was attacked
by submarines, left this port on Oc-
tober 81 with troops, T. n. 7. and
gasoline. After landing the troops
at Gibraltar the vessel set out with
it's cargo for Marseilles, but fire soon
started in her forward hold and she
put back.
She made Gibraltar again on the
night when town and harbor were
celebrating the end of the war, and
the more she sent up the rockets the
more heartily the other vessels re-
piled by lighting Roman candles.
Just as her captain ran her aground
the flames rushed from her hold.
Then the gasoline and 7. n. T. aboard
her exploded, killing two of her crew.
When the order came to abandon the
ship the men, despite the nerve-rack-
ing experience of fighting fire for
twenty-four hours, took to the boats
with perfect discipline.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
MOTION PICTURES
To DRAW BOYS To
WORK ON FARMS
Movies viii Be Employed by
Working Reserve to Win
Recruits to Government
Service

In aid OF the campaign 20 recruit
farm workers from the Boys Work
ing Reserve for getting in the 1918
harvest, the motion picture division
OF the information and education
service, United States department OF
labor. is preparing a series OF slides
throughout the country during the
last week OF January next.
According to the farm service d.
vision OF the United States employ
ment service. the world Will be peril
ously close TO famine next year I'M
less the acreage and production OF
the United States are maintained at
a level at least as high as that OF
this year. AT the same time, there
IS a serious shortage Of farm labor,
due partly to the draft. partly to
the diversion OF men TO war indus
tries and partly to the high cost OF
transportation.
There are 100000 boys available
for the working reserve, and IL Is
felt necessary 10 secure as large 4
proportion as possible Tor the farms.
The molten PICTURE section OF the
campaign Ill include slides and
films showing the attractions OF farm
life under modern conditions, and
also "traileTs" or messages OF appeal
following tire rrslS.