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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
STATE EXPECTED TO
DOUBLE WS.S. QUOTA
Million and Half Pledge Cards Now
In Hands of Committees In
Oklahoma.

Special 10 The World
MUSKOGEE, June 15.-Reports
OF extraordinary activity throughout
the state in responding to President
Wilson's proclamation for June rs
National War Savings day, are COM
ing into state headquarters and Ok
lahoma is expected to double its
quota.
In the opinion OF those in charge
OF the campaign for war savings
pledges, this state will surpass all
previous records in supporting a
government call for finances. The
more enthusiastic workers, basIng
their statement on reports from
nearly all Of the seventy-seven coun-
ty chairmen, assert that Oklahoma
VIII not only pledge it's $4,000, 900
but Will promise to invest during the
year approximately 100000, 900.
The 10000 railroad men, 1900
women employees OF factories, clerks,
FARMERS and representatives from
''''S wan VI llle mas joined the
movement The latest addition to
the big drive is the big business men
OF the state who have agreed TO ar
range to obtain pledges from their
employees while at work. so as not to
Interfere with the wheels Of indus
try.
Many Stores TO Close.
In many sections OF the state the
stores will close for the entire after
noon, while in all cities and towns
the mayors have issued proclama-
tions. Governor Williams. follow
ing President Wilson has proclaimed
II semi-holiday in Oklahoma
June 2S is expected to be the
most memorable since this country
entered the war. The purpose is to
enlist the great mass of the people
in the campaign to finance the war
and to unity the nation. Meetings,
parades and celebrations will be held
in every hamlet, village. town and
city in Oklahoma
The banker will work in harmony
with the wage-e rners and producers
of every class and n spirit of reg
democracy will prevail throughout
the United States The plans for
the day in Oklahoma have been care
fully arranged and so far not coun-
ty organization has failed the state |
committee.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
MEXICAN ARMY PocRLYefED
Horses, Burros, Rabbits and Roots
Often Only Fare.

JUAREz, Mex. June 1b,--Horses.
burros. rabbits and roots often form
the only ration for the Mexican
soldier who marches miles across
the hot, dusty desert on the scanty
food he can commander on route.
Troops have been passing through
here recently marching TO the Dim
aga district without any commtsary
supplies other than the half starved
horses and mules which they ara
often forced 10 kill 10 obtain food
and a9few bags Of Mexican beans
which are boiled over.s camp fires
and seasoned with few chill pep
pers Yet .thesh soldiers are appar-
emily sturdy men and have been
known to march all day and fight
all night without stopping for rest
or food.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
Tulsa Manufacturer Declares MAdoo
Has Made Railroads Deliver the Goods

Mark l.. Carr. automobile manu-
facturer and one OF Tulsas best
known business men, IL almost a
convert to governmental ownership
of railroads. At least, he's strong
for government control as II Is now
being exercised. He says his firm
which IL one OF the largest shippers
in the city, using several cars daily
In bringing parts for the famous
Tulsa Fours" from; eastern foun-
dries, is getting much more prompt
and saGifactory service from the
government than it ever got under
private management of railroads.
This statement made to World
representative, was 40 surprising, in
view of the many publications as
to alleged confusion ana delay in
railroad shipments since JEcle Sam
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

p. e. MAGEE, Cha
W. f. BROWN, President.
W. NJ. BAKER, Active Vice Pres.
J. P. BYRD, JR.. Cashier.
H. W. WALL, Assistant Cashier.
f. T. WALTER,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

| took charge Of the thro,tlcs, that II
was commented upon.
Yes, know that's what the rail-
road men say retorted the manu-
facturer. "but you don't hear any
body else saying II. The shippers
are perfectly satisfied. o1hey are
getting their goods. more rapidly
now than they did before. our ex-
perience shows that we get our
freight shipments today as fast Ps
we could get them by express. Where
1t used to require two or three
months we now, get them by freight
within a week.
"Goyernment control IL delivering
the goods, and there is no reason fol
disputing It."
Discussing city affairs, Mr.. Carr
called attention to the fact that tn,
city water plant, municipality owned
Is the only public utility that hai
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
Conscience Causes Boy
To Pay His License for
Eight Years Hunting
Special TO The World

Special TO The World
OKLAHOMA CITY, June L.
Prospect OF immediate service in
the army and frontline trenches
where the bullets are the thickest
has bad an effect on an Alfalfa
county Youth. The circumstances
are explained in letter received
by G. a. Smith, state fish and
game warden received from Glenn
Hinkle. county clerk, who writes
for the boy.
The youth has recently become
religious, and wishing to put him
self straight with his fellowman
and his conscience. he made "A
confidante of the county attor-
ney Among other thinge the
young man said he had hunted for
eight years and in all that time
had purchased only one hunting
license, He sent check for
1913 with the county clerks let
ter TO the game warden to pay for
the other seven years hunting
licenses. Mr. Smith has answered
expressing deep appreciation for
the spirit in which the remit
tance is made.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

kept pace with the growth VI Tulsa.
"It has been enlarged and improved
as the expansion OF the city has de-
mandcd,' he said. "and is the only
public service institution In tho city
that has kept up. The stfet rail-
way has not done II. neither has the
electric light company or the tele-
phone company"
That's a strong argument for
municipal ownership OF public util-
tiles isn't it?" he was asked. and
replied.
'It looks very much like II, The
private corporations are going to
force the people TO it,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
Why She Left.

Mrs. Hiram Daly--So you left
your last place beeausc-sae master
OF lighthouse tried 10 kiss you You
were quite right to resent such IA
mlliarity
Applicant--oh. didn't care par.
ticularly. but the mistress was aw.
fully fussy about such things.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

This means a great victory for
interstate shippers as il Will give
a more satisfactory rate TO refiners
and will put the mid'continent re-
flners on a more equal basis with
eastern refiners.
The fact that the Oklahoma state
rate is allowed to stand does not
mean that II is final as the matter
is still being worked out and a strong
pressure Is being brought TO bear
with ample backing to bring about
better rates in this state.
The Oklahoma corporation com
mission might have avoided the big
advance that went into effect last
spring had they used the common
est kind of horse sense, but as the
matter stands, rates in Oklahoma
are about twice as high as in Kansas.
1t was only fair TO shippers in
Kansas to leave the order stand as 1t
is and not arbitrarily raise the intra-
state rate at one stroke Of the pen,
but c.. "A. Prouty assistant to the
director general of the railroads OF
the division Of public service and ac-
counting, has plainly stated in a let
ter to Clarence r. Douglas, chair
man of the Chamber OF Commerce,
that the matter will be adjusted at
once.
Oklahoma's corporation commits
sion has been so busy looking after
oil to the neglect OF the more i'm
portant matters of rates that things
have got into frightful muddle,
1t will be the duty of everyone
connected with the oil business to help
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
LAVENDER FOR SOLDIERS.

The following letter 10 the London
Times may give a suggestion 10 some
women vino would ike - make Tor the
wounded IN the hospitals IN this country
little gifts that are Of a more personal
nature than the surgical dressings and
hospital supplies made by the Red Cross
Surely these little lavender bags would
prove a most agreeable substitute for
flowers, and have the great advantage
of being always fresh and ready for Use
AIaV I crave little space 10 appeal
again to your kind readers for lavender
bags for the wounded Last wear q
most generous response was made 70 my
appeal. and since July have dealt with
over 10000 But this year am hoping
for at least 10000, as the suffering uel
value them greatly \ chaplain at the
front has written me quite recently,
Il do wish that YOU could see how much
the dainty little lavender bags mean 10
most OF the wounded. knew that some
would appreciate them, but had no idea
that they would appeal as they do 70
nearly all The wards are fragant today
and last night at least one man passed
away with his little bag tightly clasped
IN ms hand | so much Wish that YOU
could see how much pleasure and comfort
they give. Nearly every badly wounded
and Sic patient has lavender bag
pinned on his pillow this morning they
ask to have them pinned on, and most
Of those who are evacuated To base hos
pltals are careful TO take their little bag4
with them Large consIgnments have
also been sent to hospital ships, and
naval and military hospitals at home
and dare most greatfully received.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28

disirg sources A summary of these
conclusions show
In bows clothing there was a decrease
in higher priced lines and an increase IN
knee pants, rompers and blouses and other
small items offsctting this
A big decrease in clothing for young
men.
A big increase in the purchase of work
clothes.
A big decrease in the purchase Of
mems furnishings, particularly in hats
and dress shirts.
A y per cent increase IN the purchase
of women's dresses This is offset some
what by a decrease in the purchase OF
suits, skirts and misses dresses
An increase in the purchase OF coats
and waists, with marked increase IN
demand for the higher priced better
garments.
Muslin underwear, aprons and other
items show decided increase, bringing
out fact that appears 10 bc true OF all
wearing apparcl-that women arc buy
ing more freely than men.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS DECREASE.
Purchase of household goods in general
showed a decrease.
btit ~ ~ 0tNlAN iA4'if ffFff ~ NtN''F VI
small sized diamonds and a falling of in
sizes half carat upward This Is due
no doubt to increased prices and the
tendency Of people to buy diamonds by
price alone that is they have s75 or
500 to put in . stone, and it brings much
smaller ono than it did year or two ago.
Watches are in great demand. partlcu-
larlv wrist watches
fountain ppnS and stationery show q
decided increase.
Face powders and creams show an in
crease. while toilet astIclcs. such as
manicure and shaving sets, show a dc
crease,
Drawing general conclusions from its
own business and information obtained
from other sources. tins firm states ~
the first place, that in merchandising FOR
womcns exclusive use 1t IS certain that
sales are increasing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
OIL LAMPS.

The less water is used for cleaning lamp
glasses and globes the better Clean them
with an old piece Of linen or leather. :
No oil reservoir should be more than three
parts full Ii filled to the brim, the oil
expands, oozcs through the screw, and
makes the room unbeatable Place
a piece Of camphor in the size Of a walnut
in the oil reservoir, and YOU Will get a
brilliant light Keep a cork in your
oil can: dust and, hue are not conducive
10 a brilliant illumination An old
teatray should be kept for trimming your
lamps. and don't leave the job until they
are wanted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
Red Cross
Calendar

Headquarters. Old Town Hall.
900 a m. to 500 p. m, every week day
except Saturday.
900 a. IN. 10 II noon Saturday.
80 p. m, Monday, Wednesday and
MONDAY.
900 a. m.
Trinity Church.
Westminster Church
1000 n. rn.
Queen Theatre Ballroom.
7.30 p. m.
Queen Theatre Ballroom
st. Andrews Church
TUESDAY.
900 a. m.
Trinity Church.
$50 a. M.
Central Church
1000 n. m.
Queen Theatre Ballroom
West Church
700 p. m.
Red Cross. Fifth Ward Center.
7.30 p. M.
Bethany Baptist Church
Ursulne Academy
Business Women's League
Queen Theatre Ballroom
WEDNESDAY,.
800 a. m.
Westminster Church
1000 n. m.
Queen Theatre Ballroom.
ZOO y. IN
Husbands and Wives Night, Fifth Ward
Center.
Husbands and Wives Night, Emmanuel
Church.
THURSDAY.
900 a. m.
Fifth Ward Center.
Friends Meeting House. Tenth and Har-
rIson streets
1000 n. IN.
Queen Theatre Ballroom
Hanover Church
Emmanuel Church
First Presbyterian Church.
st. Johns Church
Brandvvlnc M t. Church.
Harrison Street Church
7.30 p. IN.
Fifth Ward Center
bethany Baptist Church.
Business Women s League. Queen Theatre
FRIDAY.
900 a. m.
Westminster Church
Friends Meeting House, Fourth and
West streets
go a m.
Central Church.
1000 a. m.
Queen Theatre Ballroom
7.30 .. m.
Unitarian Church
UrsuGne Academy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28

Despite the national appeal for econ
omy and Thrift to save money and materi-
ais to win the war. war wages have brought
generally increased purchases even of
luxuries and seml-luxurles. in most sec
tions of the country. This is shown by
a survey of purchases by individuals made
by the Council of National Defense.
One of the statements brought out Is
that women are spending more money
and buying greater quantities of clothing
and other personal articles than ever
before. while purchases are de-
creaslng. This is accounted for In two
ways-by the increase III the number OF
women wage earncrs, the increase IN
their earnings and increased expenditures
bv women from increased family budgets,
and by reason of The fact that men going
into the military service have n a measure
ceased To be purchasing factors.
Ii Is Indicated in the report that the
well to do and the persons accustomed to
luxurics are buying less of them, while
those unaccustomed To Injuries under
normal conditions are buying more OF
them. The east and northeast arc econ
omlzing. while the south and the west
are spending more than ever.
THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS.
he CounCh unuttAtuh an HNtStiBh-
ton to determine whether purchasing by
civilians had increased or decreased during
the war period. Information was re-
ceived from large representative concerns
as well as the smaller merchants, and from
labor organizations. Some of the most
interesting conclusions reached are those
showing decrease of 33 per cent in shoe
purchases. and big increases in the pur-
chase OF luxurics automobile and bicycle
supplies leading the list. Pianos and
organs come next in the luxurics bought,
and diamonds. watches and jcwelry
thmd
One Of the most Illuminating statements
was from a big national concern doing
business with consumers in every section
of the country In additieu to its cwn
.tabulation the concern drew conclusions
from its own experience and from addl-
tional information from reliable meichan-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
Day By Day Service
By Many Women
1t Counts the Digging and Fighting
Over There w. {. A. Take Care of Women Workers
in Great Industrial Centres.

\ Atslin load Of girls was passing through
crowded railroad station Where
are the girls gong quiet citizen wait
ing for his city bound train asked \
woman standing near him.
There is great InunItiOn factory nj
the end Of the line the woman answered
Those girls have enlisted for service i
On a siding near that train there chanc-
ed TO be another train filed with soldiers
Nobody inquired where the soldiers were
going Everybody knew But the sol
diers in khaki and the girls IN heir trim
business suits were all off for the same job
to whip the Hun. The boys were
going to fight; the girls TO make munitions
guns, and other war time supplies.
Two million women have been enrolled
In industry in this country since the
beginning of this year The new draft
will probably mean that with the with
drawal of thousands of men from industry
into the army more millions of women and
girls Will have to take their place. The
Blue Triangle in these days government
story of Tho Girl Who Had 10 Take His
Job" Experts say that within'the next
twelve months it IS likely two million
more women will be placed IN industry.
And these girls come from all parts of the
land.
Bush Terminal, Brooklyn. has blocks
on blocks of great buildings were very
important government work Is carried
on There are women in these buildings
They are doing practically all the office
work of many of the biggest firms They
have entire charge OF the inspection and
tool departments; they are running
machinery; turning lathes; polishing
metals; making gas masks and uniforms,
nd helping with medical supplies.
Some wear overalls. some khaki coats and
aprons, and some in regimental uniforms
are driving automobile trucks The
Girl Who Had TO Take His Job, is gen.
orally earning her salary fg the first
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28

To follow up records of tuberculosis
and ycnrrcal diseases. and to take part
IN a campaign 10 suppress vencreai dl-
seases
To control the manufacture and hand
Ing u food supplies 1t - very important
that persons in such work should be IN
good health
10 have medical inspection If schools
To have pubic lecture courses at tte
high school
70 have the practice of midwifery
regulated
This Is an expressive program an
one that appealed to the audience, wine
applauded DR.. Wells at intervals and at
he close af his address. and it was evi-
dent hc will receive hearty support from
those who heard him yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
Mostly About People
what she saw there in The spring

what she saw there in The spring.
Mrs. W. X du Pont spent the week
end with the $ ID. TOWnscnds ~ Vent
nor, and Mrs Townsend returned on
Monday with Mrs du Pont for works
visit here.
Mr. and Mrs Leonard A. Yerkcs we're
up from VcntnDr, last week, and stayed
with Mrs Frank l.. DeArmOnd
Mrs y. Tatnall Warner and Mrs
Charles & Rurnford will return, Friday,
from KcnnebunkpOrt, Maine, whore they
have bern since the first u August
Mr. and Mrs Harry g. Haskell arrived
home, today. from s. trip of several whcks
that included The Canadian Rookie
and the Pacific Coast
Mr. and Mrs Edmund = Moody and
Miss Elizabeth Blanken have returned
from Asbury Park. N J whore they
spent scyeral weeks and Mrs.. John ~
IOok Of West Chester ~ nov yisitinz
them
Mr. and Mrs Charles Warner, Mr. and
Mrs Edward NJ Philips and Mr and
Mrs. Joseph ~ PUSry arc ysrh'ng ~
the Chesapeake, this week
The Stirling Thomas moved n Green
wich, Conn yesterday and viii reside
there permanently
Or and Mrs Joseph r Wsles and
thoir children went ~ Bass Rocks Msss
last week. n stay p month.
Miss Anne Warren a Troy, = Y.
carnn on Friday ~ be a guest of HisT
Nary Marvel until today, Miss Marvcl
has had several swimming parties 81
Nanticokr for her guests on Nondsv
Mrs Marvel gave luncheon for Mis-
Warner. and last evening. Mrs Frank
J. DcArmond gave dinner 81 twelve
covnrs for her
Mise Shurter, The surgical DRESSING
director for the Delaware Rcd Cross, Is
confined to her home At Blsmere quite
seriously III II "a feared she may have
typhoid fever
Miss Shurter has been If such great
usefulness since appointed ~ her position
that there is general regret over her
inability ~ continue, and II Is hoped suf
viii recover without having 10 20 through
the fever
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
THE RED CROSS.

Theres d little scarlet emblem
Which we wear upon the breast,
There's a potent spell within IT
Turn we either East or West;
The flaming badge of freedom.
Our own Masters seal and crest,
The Emblem Of the G,rossl
How ruddy are it's star-Iike points!
From the West into the East,
From North TO South it flashes
Like the breast plate of the priest;
'Tls inspiration for all men.
From greatest 10 the least,
The Glory Of the Cross
'Tis not a cleaning, golden star
Afar off in the sky,
But breathing, living, vital thing
For which men dare to die;
lis woven Of sacrifice and flame,
Let us raise our banner high
The Banner of the Cross
The transverse beams are stretching
arms
OF Faith and Hope Divine,
In Love the foot Is planted,
And on the head will shine
The name, though hidden now in clouds
We conquer in its sign
The Victory of the Cross!
This poem was written by a member
]f the Red Cross, who insists upon her
name being kept secret, and it was read by
Miss Emily p Bissell a. the Red Cross
meeting at the New Century Club, yester-
day afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28

The marriage Of Miss Louise Fisher
Miller, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs George
NJ Miller, to John Bouyier Vernon,
Ensign United States Reserve Force, was
solemuized at noon today at Trinity
=. H. Church, with few relatives and
friends present Rev Thomas r. Win
gate ofTiciated and the bride was given ~
marriage by her father There were no
attendants
There was n wedding breakfast at tho
home of Mr. and Mrs Miller, Z007 Shall
cross avenue, after the church ceremony,
and then the bride and groom left for n
short wedding trip Ensign Vernon Is
assistant 10 the United States Naval
Constructor in New York City, and no
and his wife will be at home there after
October first at The National Arts Club,
No. - Gramercy Park Ensign Vernon,
although in the Navy, ~ 10 remain an
New York City ~ a naval architect for
the government
The bride wore her going-away gown
for the church ceremony, simple frock
81 dark blue trioolle. &c, and with u a
turban Of the same shade.
Who will send books for transports7
This is very helpful little service 70 the
Y NJ &. A and costs only the parcel
post charges to Camp Merritt II Is being
written back by men who have gone over
10 France that they have books on th 9
transports, but not enough and that moro
are desirable, because reading IS n very
pleasant way ~ willing away the voyage
The men are not dreading Or looking for
pcriscopes All the time, and there arc few
ways ~ spending hours ~ sea more con
genial than reading
There may bo good many persons
who have books that could be spared
from their homes Come right down ~
II. few of W read books more than once
particularly Just now, when everybody s
80 rushed and has more ~ do than time
- DO II IN and II wc do want n re-read
= book II ran be procured from the III
brary So Why not get together some
books for reading en- voyage and send
hem on for the transpor's' This IS
the way to direct them
Mr. Travprs, A J.. A.,
Care of Merritt Hall
Camp Merritt,
Scw Jersey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
A SURE CURE.

Sufferer have a terrible toothache,
and want something to cure it.
Friend Now. you don't need any
medicine had toothache, yesterday
and | went home, and my loving wife
kissed me and so consoled me that the
pain soon passed away. Why don't you
try the same
Sufferer think | will Is your wife
at home now2-Ie Rire Parisl
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
RENTGHTED BOSTON.

Owing TO the war a distinguished Bos-
ton man. deprived Of his summer trip 70
Europe, vent to the Pacific coast instead.
Stopping Of At salt Lake City, be stxoiled
about the city and made the acquaintance
of a little Mormon gIri.
I'm from Boston, he said 70 her ~
suppose you do not know where Boston
is?"
"Oh. ves, I do, answered the little
glrl eagerly. Our Sunday school has =
missionary there. The Argonaut.