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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
WHAT EDITORS SAY
DaYllRhl SAVING

There is now pending before the national house Of rep
rcscntallvcs a bill for the conservation OF daylight
In war times 1T Is wise 20 conserve everything and the
conservation of daylight IS in keeping with the habit We are
creating TO he economical m Our use Of everything necessary
for our daily life
that time mean, money, has already passed the senate II
twelve nations now involved either directly or indirectly
i'm this war at w9ts
It is proposed to advance the clocks of the country ONE
hour from the last Sunday IN April to the last Sunday n
September.
Its chief purpose IS to conserve fuel. though IT Ii,'.
among It's other advantages those OF money economy and
promotion OF health.
II passed. and It is now conceded that it will pas.
having been az proved lbs President Wilson, the daylight
saving bill will ave the nation, 1t is said, approximately
SiOOOOWO annually Il will give the working people OF Nh.
1t viii give millions opportunity for critiyating gardens
raising chickens AM otherwise promoting domestic
economy 1t would cause Inconvenience that Is only .nepIl
gible since the shift of time would he made but twice a
year.
This bill is urged as a war measure by the Chamber o
Commerce OF the United States. II has been approved by tn
national council OF defense. II has been Endorsed by Pres
ident Wilson. 1t has been successful in the twelve European
nations that adopted similar measures in the early days o
the war.
To the general public tine possibilities OF such a bill ar
as yet not clearly understood Not much has been said %
the daylight saving bill and it was adopted in the senate
with so little debate that it slipped by the public notice
This was in July a year ago.
AT present this bill is pigcouhocd somewhere amonl
the archives OF the interstate and foreign commerce com
mittce, whence some entcrprlslng congressman will tx
trtcate 1t so that it can be made a law before next April
! Memphis Commercial Appeal,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
DAILY AVERAGE PAID 20 1cc
DECEMBER CIRCULATION. o.. LC,lJO
the Waste and Win the War
BETTER GAS DISTRIBUTION.

AGAIN the gas pressure went down with the mercury.
"A and there is shiyering and suffering in many homes
which depend on gas for heat Bot this condition IS not
universal throughout Oklahoma City, and the fact that It
isn't. suggests the possibility OF a remedy. In new sections
where houses arc somewhat scattered and only a lew con
sumers d. each lateral, pressure continued adequate Tor
heating purposes even during the severe blizzard condi-
ton, Yesterday. To the layman lacking the technical
knowledge Of the engineer, that suggests relief might eome
through better facilities for distribution in the more con
rested district. 1t is a hopeful hint which the corporation
commission should at least investigate, and It this con
clusion is warranted, the gas company should be COM
pelled 10 restrict the number Of consumers TO be supplied
nv one lateral, the limit being the number who can he
given sufficient pressure in severe weather. The improve
men, to the distributing plant would be expensive, but 1t
would be worth the money.
And IL il should be shown that the supply mains con-
Meeting Oklahoma City with the gas fields are inadequate
TO furnish that pressure, even with increased distributing
main, and lateraIs, then more supply mains should be re-
ouired. for il is known beyond question that there is sui
ficient gas in the fields; that there are wells capped up
which could furnish the needed supply and more.
IL might also help il the company were required TO
supply natural gas, instead of the denatured product now
furnished, during severe weather, The franchise calls Tor
NATURAL gas, and to extract even a small number OF thermal
units from the product at a time when all heat IS needed
here, does not seem fair. The gas %companys own figures
show a reduction from 1850 to go thermal units by the
process Of extracting gasoline, and contend this deduction
make, no appreciable difference. In fairly moderate
weather, their contention probably is true, but during peri
DDS st extreme cold every particle Of heat is needed
However, improved distributing facilities afford the greater
hoes for relief, and the possibilities of that plan should
be Investigated.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Luke McLuke Saws.

Luxe mCLuke DAYS.
Isn't il funny how a man can CAB
when he has one foot on a rail in a
Kat and how he can't say a word when
he has both feet on a stage in a hallH
Love may not be the most lasting
thing in the world. But the woman
who matrices without love deserves a
divorce without alimony.
Many a man who never got past the
fourth grade IN a school has to sup
port a SON who is a college graduate.
War OF no war, this country would
have all tine revenue it needed il every
man could be taxed according to his
personal valuation.
The reason why Job attained such a
reputation for patience was because is
wife never made him fix his own meals
and do his own sewing because her
time was occupied IN making a dam
phooI militant Suti ont OF herself.
], is none of our business. But a
girl should know how to make a loaf
of bread for herself before she makes
a name for herself by marrying
II there is a big fire around the cor
urr and a woman see, a crowd run
ming IN her direction she feels for the
back 0l her skirt io sec if she is at
tracing all the attention because she
sat down I'm something
II makes a bald headed man mad to
think that he has 10 shave every day
",grc he doc.ni need any hair.
II |-t. 4 -.T.- ..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
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THE T BLUNDER.

7 + they would let me go TO France
and DER the fields Of battle prancc,
the war would see its close; the
sight of me, in brave array, all armed
ard bucklcrcd for the fray, would par
alyzc the foes. The world would hear
the kaiser cry, il he behcld me %whooping
by, in my bright shirt OF mail There
is no use to struggle now that fat bard
with the bullying brow has surely turned
the scale. The way his dripping saber
clanks, the way he's wading through
my ranks. has chilled my royal feet 50
let the strife and tumult cease; let us sit
down and talk of peace, a boon that's
truly sweet" Our government, alas,
seems bored, whenc'cr | clamor for a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
FREE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE.

THOSE who "Hooverize" with Hoover will be throwing
less wealth and sustenance into the garbage can than in
times past, so that the proposed plan for collecting garbage
free Of charge should present fewer difficulties than in the
wildly wasteful days Of yore, There are, however, two sides
to this garbage question, or should be. This war is teaching
something OF thrift in more ways than the sale OF war
savings stamps, BY proper handling Of garbage, Great
Britain has found that much OF the waste thereof can be
salvaged, and, we believe, some American cities, or firms
therein, have found that garbage can be handled at a
profit. The British have this plan down to such a fine
system that all fats are extracted from the garbage, bones
contained therein are used for fertilizer, and a useful pur-
pose is found for almost every component of the kitchen
discard. Perhaps such a plan, even in this land Of plenty
would at least warrant investigation If not adoption,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Is That Sol

Absolute knowledge | have none, but
my bartcndcr's washerwoman's son
heard a traffic cop on the beat say to
a chauffeur on the street that he had
a letter just last week written in the
finest Greek from a Depot Quarter.
master Over There who said the mig.
gers in Cuba knew OF a colored man
IN a Texas town who got it straight
from a circus clown that a man in
Paris heard the news from a gang Of
South American Jews about somebody
in Samoa who heard of a man who
claimed to know Of a girl who lives
near the Great Salt Lake whose moth
cr-in-law will undertake to prove that
her seventh husbands niece some
where has seen a printed piece about
a man who has a friend on whose word
he can sure depend who knows (but
please don't tell a SouD where you
can get a ton Of coal-Wilson.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

sword TO prod the Tcuton backs; Off
cials. in their bonehcad way, explain 10
me that must stay and pay my income
tax, And SO the weary war dragS ON
there is no sign OF pcace's dawn, no
symptoms OF a truce and all because /
may not go across the sea to wat the
foe and cook, the kaiscrs goose. Wlsn
will our government awake, and realize
its dread mistake, and send me to the
'front.' The world from blood will then
he free; then old Dad Hindenburg will
see how useless is his stunt.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
EQUAL RIGHTS.

OUTRAGE having been victorious in New York, the
= gallant gentlemen of Peekskill thought to save the
gentler sex from the communicating influence Of politics
as played by men, and planned to provide separate polling
places where the women might exercise their new-found
franchise in more refined surroundings. They felt that the
conventional carpenter shop reeking with tobacco smoke
and second hand distillery products was no place for
woman. whether her place is in the home, or not But if you
think this little consideration pleased the women, you
should guess again Instead Of welcoming it, they insist
on doing their voting in the same rude surroundings com
mon to their natural protectors, so there will be no artistic
polling places, furnished with Louis XIV fittings, with tea
served while they wait Equal rights mean equal rights TO
~ women Of Peekskill, and when woman makes up her
nAad 70 anything, mere man might as we'll let it go at that.
INA jiA also q fine winter for the man who takes a cold
@ svsry hAosning The water pipes freeze up occasion
N. yox tnow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Learning the Ropes.

The QuartermaStcr Go a new ar
riyaO-Now, my lad, what do you
want?
The New Arrival Lear YOU keep
shirts. win you show me some.
please ?-Sketch.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Then Il Happened

That's a cheap lot,' mused the Rum
my, as he took a handful Of matches
What's a cheap LOTT demanded the
Barkeep as he reached under the bar
for a club
"potter's Field" replied the Rummy,
as he headed for the door.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Don't forget to observe a mcauess meal and a whcatlcss
meal each day, in addition to whcatlcss Mouday, and
Wednesdays, a meatless Tuesday and a pordcss Satur-
day. If you are disposed to be negligent in this matter, YOU
should take something for your patriotism, which is be
coming weak and wobbly.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
W nv. Mabel

We suppose there are bootlcggers
and blind pigs in these dry states. But
what we started to say was that Mabel
May Booze lives in Charleston, West
Virginia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
The Wise Fool.

"Ihc good die young" observed the
Sage
"Oh, ! don't know" commented the
Fool As lar as Jokes are concerned
n 0, the bad that die young
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Tulsa takes $4,000 worth of war savings stamps at one
fell swoop, or some such sudden manner, which IS a Tine
showing for an oil town. But what we started out to say is
that this capital city can't afford to let Tulsa take the lead
or keep il in this form Of patriotism.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

The submarines may make a special effort 20 get on
transports, hut it is generally understood they tried some
thing like that last year without much success.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
The Noble Six Hundred.

We learn from an authentic source
that the 2S2.975th last survivor Of the
Charge Of the Light Brigade has Just
died in London. y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Cheer Upl

Don't feel depressed, OldgIni md
10 victory ven climb.
Thee ia a. good time coming ma
Twill come all In good time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Lines Worth Remembering.

Patriotism is the vital condition OF
national permanence.-Gcorg William
Curtis.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
One Year Ago in the War.

Germany declared indiscriminatc sub
marine warfare ON neutral as we'll as
cncmNshipping German press warned
America not to intervene in the war;
Imperial Chancellor declared Germany
was ready for all consequences.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Nniicel

We no not mind movie show English.
cigar store Spanish or restaurant
French But We draw the.linc ON raths-
keller German.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
OUCH

II am in a rut and lack ambition"
sighed the man, as he prepared 10 7It
down on a chair on which a tack had
been placed point upward
One second later he found an inCcn-
tive TO rise IN the world.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Doubtless the coal problem could be solved if Mr. Gar
field and the weather man would pull together a little
better.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
HistorY1
BIS -
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

lSlS-Thc Protestant Episcopal do
cc,c OF Ohio completed It's organiza
tlOl aa
S%eventy-five Years Ago Today.
1913 Edward Kcmcys, celebrated
sculptor, born at Savannah. Ga Died
May II. 1907.
Fifty Years Ago To-day.
lSbS-F oreignerS declared their neu-
trality in the Japanese insurrcction.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1893 Mr.. Gladstone took the oath as
prime minister Of Great Britain.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Nearly every town has a man who seems fitted to serve
IN the new tank battalion now being organized IN New
York
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

1t is apparent also that the lightwcight' aren't all en-
gagged in the manly art Of pugilism.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

His COl1ufhf1
CODNnf." ron
The Optimlst.

nm my own auto ! cant wheel,
am too poor, said HOfdcr.
nut am glad my foOtmOhIlo
IL always In good mdcT.'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Good" Is Right

Good" Is Right.
A. Scripture. who is a candidate for
Auditor OF Dearborn county Ind,
should make a good official.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
dSfQies
Twenty Yeas Ago.
Iom me Xmce HYles

twenty lealh nv,
Editorial Oklahoma City should
force the opening OF First street across
the Santa lc track, II the opening can
be accomplished without expensive con-
dcmuatlon proceedings and Of this no
doubt exists. There may he some doubt
OF mourning Liabilities for damage IN
case the law ls against the city's de-
mands. lt is certainly true that the
crossing IS needed 10 facilitate busi-
ness.
Colonel ! W Johnson went to Nor
man YESTERDAY
' It r., reported that Miss Noodle
Alexander formerly uNthis city Is scri-
ou'ly III at Colorado Springs.
Fifteen Years Ago.
Work is progressing nicely at the
Crystal Ice plant Un South Robinson
street The boiler has been placed IN
position and the walls arc going up at
a rapid rate
Mr., Joe ka,pcrak returned today
from a visit 10 Nebraska.
Oklahoma CITY distance, her rival
Wichita For the month Of November
Oklahoma CITY received 4,9S cars Of
freight 90 WiJhlta's 700.
a handsome new wagon for the
Palace laundry made its appearance on
the streets today
Ten Years Ago.
There are 200 pronounced case, Of
grippe IN the city according TO DIR.
Hubbard, the city physician ,
SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY.
% Tbs graduated sugar for ,.....Sl00
Fancy Colorado potatoes, per bu, ,SSc
Fancy solid cabbage per ID. ......lHc
y Cahs Tomatoes luf .............2 Sc
) oans Red Sugar Beets for .......2Sc
J cans ~Blackbcrries for ...........2Sc
3 can Strawberries for ...........2Sc
) ans Sweet Corn for ...........2Sc
) cans Van Camps Baked Beans,
Tor ,...... ..........,..So
3 IAN Golden Wax Beans for BIC
3 can Green String Beans for ....2Sc
California Dried Grapes, peril Sc
4 bars Swiit's Pride Soap, for .n..2Sc
? lbs Swlits Bu,tcrlnc for ....u..2Sc
Large Navel Oranges per doz. bic
Good Bananas. per dor. ...........lSc
Fresh Pineapple. each ..........l0c
Quart cans Imported Olive OH, for Csc
) bars Fairbanks Securing Soap
BROWNS {. q. d.
llj Main Street Phone PRX9
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Names Is Names.

Ethel May Pop lives in Charleston
W. Va.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Ten Years AGO.

There are 200 pronounced cases Of
grippe in the city according to DIR.
Hubbard, the city physician ,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Our Daily Special.
II a Man Can't Understand It, He
Knows That II is Real Poetry.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Colonel ! W. Johnson went to Nor
man YESTERDAY
II Is reported that Miss Noodle
Alexander formerly orthis city Is scri-
ou,ly NJ al Colorado Springs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31
Fifteen Years Ago.

Work is progressing nicely at the
Crystal Ice plant Un South Robinson
street The boiler has been placed IN
position and the walls arc going up at
a rapid rate.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Oklahoma City distances her rival
Wichita For the month Of November
Oklahoma CITY received 4,ES cars Of
freight 90 Wirhita's 700.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

Mrs.. Joe KaSpcrak returned today
from a visit ~ Nebraska.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19
Al THE AUDITORIUM

Bryant Washburn, one Of the most
popular stars on the screen. has a
double role ideally suited to his un-
usual talents, in Twenty One" a
lively story of love, mistaken iden-
tity and amusing situations. being
shown at the Auditorium today. Mr..
Wash burn plays the role Of Jimmy
Nuferton who. when he becomes
Of age takes thousand dollars and
starts out to seek adventure. In his
wanderlrgs he meets Dave Carey. a
puSilist whom he finds looks ex-
aCtly Ike himself. and he persuades
him TO trade homes and Identities
for as hours. The pugilist likes the
case and Injuries of the Nufferton
mansion and shows no inclination 20
Give them up. and by his failure 70
keep the agreement Jimmy is forced
TO meet a regular battler i'm the
Trize ring in Dawes place After
many exciting and amusing situa-
lions Jimmy comes into his own
again. a Lonesome Luke" comedy.
enc of those clever Sidney Drew
comedies and a hand-colored film
showing scenes in yellowstone
Park" are also on today's bill. To-
morrow shorty" Hamilton viii be
seen in a fve-reel western play call
ed The Snail"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19
AZ TIE CASTLE

Those who have ever longed to
get away from their humdrum ex-
lstence and find some Of the ex-
element and life that is going on
in, the great city viii appreciate the
feelings that led the pretty heroine
of "The Purple Lily" the Castles
picture for today and tomorrow. to
leave her quiet northern home and
her loving husband. Kitty Gordon
IS the star and gives a wonderful
Interpretation Of the woman who.
when she found excitement piling
up too fast, scurried back home and
came 70 the realization that the
north and n faithful husband were
the two things she most desired.
Vengeance and the Woman" is
also a feature OF the program for
two days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19

Catholics Bibles. prayerbooks and
rosaries, at Schillins's. Advt. 353O-19
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19
At THE ORPHuEUM.

Opportunities will be treated TO an
entertaining bill at the Michigan st.
vaudeville theater the last half of
the week. Charlie Grapewin and
Anna Chance, who were seen here
the fore part of the week in the
comedy sketch. "Poughkeepsie," are
favorites on the Iew bill in "Jeds
Vacation" a second episode of the
original sketch, and one that is
equally as amusing as the first.
Arthur Angel and Violet Fuller in
a Real Soldier" gives the former
an opportunity TO portray a clever
Characterization of a Civil war vet
eran whose patriotic fervor is as in
tense as when he Joined the cOlors
in '61. Angel introduces some laugh
able comedy during the piece. The
time is the present and at the close
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19

MONDAY TUESDAYWe
the ddso whit
in
at "and
in snewc
the made sdvancein
price
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19
AT TIE IASALIE

Today's LaSalle picture is en-
titled a Soul in Trust" and stars
Belle Bennett and J. Barney Sherry.
two popular film favorites. The
Screen Telegram Of newsy events is
also included on the program.
Alice Brady. one Of the SCREEN
most beautiful emotional actresses.
is tomorrow's star at the LaSalie in
a return engagement of Eugene
Walters great pictured success. THE
Knife In dramatic annals this
successful play earned a place as a
stage production Of tremendous
power, hrimful OF interest and
dwelling upon certain phases OF life
that are painfully hard 10 realize.
The story was particularly well
adapted 20 screen interp ~etation and
the numerous dramatic scenes have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19
Catchy Song Hits
Feature "RiUierd
Girl" at Oliver

Vida Bennett. Sam Hardy and
Carl Cantvoort, together with a
large and miscellaneous cast. pre-
scented a very pleasing musical COM
edy, "The Riviera Girl" to a ca
pacity audience at the Oliver theater
last night. The show was not sup
posed TO be a problem play, but
many in the audience pondered a
serious problem as they walked up
the aisle on their way out: Which
Of the many catchy numbers was
the real song hit-the feature song?
The scenery was typically ur
banesque. 1t was of that delightful
variety of structure and color which
makes the stage a seeming play
ground for the characters. instead
Of "A boxed-in platform. The plot
was not deep--one wouldn't expect
tbat-but there was a plot The
girl thinks she is i'm love with one
man. but after she has married an
other man for his title, that she
may be high enough socially TO
marry the first man. she discovers
that she loves her husband.
Sam Hardy, as Sam Springer of
Fishburg, H., with Juliette Day as
Birdie" his wife, furnish consid-
cradle fun. Their song, Let's Build
a Little Bungalow in Quogue,"
nearly stopped the show" Other
songs that were we'll received
were "ThereU Never BE Another
Girl Like Daisy" Man, Man. Man,
and Just a V1ice to Call Me Dear"
And that last one is what the man
who was selling the music in the
lobby declared to be the feature
song of the show, thus settling many
aroumenfS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-19
7 HEAT Frs

as he sits in front OF his little coun-
try general store he hears a regi-
ment of boys in khaki" passing
Unable 10 resist the appeal that is
made to his lighting spirit, long
lying dormant, he hurriadly done his
Old army uniform, grabs up his
musket, and joins the boys of Is.
One of the best acts on the bill is
presented by the Royal Gascoignes
novelty jugglers. The male mem
Der of the company is one of the
.cIeverest seen here the past season.
Other acts on the bin are BergQUist
brothers. high-class accordionists
and Arthur and Grace Terry, lariat
artists.