davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
: AMERICA AND ENGLAND TRAVEL ONE ROAD -:
from ScineMon
Ie Christian Science Monitor)
{ Borrowed from The Ch

eighteen months, the Anglo-Saxon
people have obtained an immeas-
urably clearer understanding oi
themselves and OF the work which
lies in front of them than ever be-
fore in their history.
The last four and a half years,
moreover, have made plain as new
er before what IS the foundation of
this unity Of thought, which Green
perceived SO clearly forty years ago,
and the result of which has never
been in doubt. Any investigation Of
the history OF the Anglo-Sax peo-
pie reveals the foundation clearly
enough, and shows it TO be that ideal
which ultimately found such per-
feet expression in that great Anglo
Saxon document, the Declaration of
independence.
No matter how much this ideal
may have ben obscured, no matter
how much il may have been rem
dered at time invisible by false mo-
tives and inferior ideals, devotion to
II mas been beyond question the
power which has made all the great
achievements of the Anglo-Saxon
people possible. 1t is, indeed, in a
very special sense an Anglo-Saxon
ideal, for, no matter at what period
the history OF the race is examined,
and no matter what great activity is
under review, devotion to this ideal
will be found the motive power.
Many devious aims may have seemed
to go, and no doubt have gone, to
their making, but it has been this
ideal which has prompted all the
great stands which the Anglo-Sax-
on race has made for liberty.
Present Day Expressions
1t was the underlying ideal OF |
the Constitutions OF Clarendon as !
Of Magma Charta, OF the Petition
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

| of Rights as OF the Declaration OF
Independence, and SO on through
the Nineteenth Century, TO that
great burst OF liberty which has
characterized the Twentieth Cen
tury, finding its great expression, at
the present hours, in nation wide
prohibition and in the granting OF
full liberties SO long denied 10 wo-
men.
There is An old Persian proverb
which says, The dogs bark, but the
caravan moves on." And SO it has
been through all the centuries with
the Anglo-Saxon people, the dogs
OF self-seeking, OF reaction, OF wrong
motives, and inferior ideals, have
barked, but the caravan OF the An
glo- -Savon ideal has moved on. And
so, when the day OF Armageddon
came, the Anglo-Saxon people could
not do otherwise than they have
done. In 1914 Great Britain stood
before the world uncommitted to
any alliances.
When Germany hurled her ulti-
matum at France, and threatened
Belgium, Great Britain had it in her
power TO stand aloof and, maintain
ing her vast trade intact with her
fleet, TO leave the rest of Europe
to take care of itself. Great Britain,
however, did not, and could not,
take this course, and when Ger
many tore up her solemn treaty with
the little state OF Belgium, and
rushed her forces across its from
tiers. that settled the matter as far
as the British people were concern
ed. They decided to come in" and
having come in, they came in to the
uttermost.
Story of Britain's Effort.
The full story OF Britain's effort
has not yet been told, but it is ev-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
Who Ate The Turkey

The very evident hurry OF certain
politicians 10 get 10 the resignation
bench in Carter County just AT this
particular time reminds one oi the
story that has been told OF certain
community in Mississippi,
| IL is told that number OF years
ago legislator from certain town
in the above mentioned state deter
mined to enact law that would
provide adequate punishment for
poultry thieving. lie drafted law
that provided for whipping at post
in public, and while it was Il law
that was intended to apply particu-
larly to the negro population, ii was
so drafted as to cover the offense by
any person, wlite or black who
might participate in the actual THEFT
or benefit by the theft in any man
ner; and after consulting with the
local leaders oi his party over the
law or amendment, it was accepted
as drafted and so enacted into the
laws.
+NpN ~ W fb'' Ni'"N '''O'N'
after this law was passed and became
effective, big buck niger was ar
rested for stealing turkeys, and at
the trial before a justice he impli-
Gated one OF the leading politicians
OF the town as having eaten the
turkey, and before a warrant could
be issued for the said politician some
friend OF his met him on the street
and told him what the niger was
testifying to.
The politician did not stop 10
make any special preparations for
a journey, but Immediately headed
for the depot. On the way he met
the legislator-framer OF the bill.
Hello, Sam. Where you going in
such a hurry?" asked the legislator.
"Never you mind where I'm 60
ing" replied Sam. "I'll tell you this,
though; that damned bill OF yours is
going to run some of the best cit
izens out of this town."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

pcraiive the speaker pointed P"s'
that 2.s00O0O men in the first drair
we're disqualified for active military,
service because OF physical deiec.''
and added:
Being unit ior military service
they were therefore uni, 10 render
full service in any capacity. They
were unable to ger iull returns
from lie in work and happiness"
The physical education needed
must assume physical activity as
the basic thing, the speaker added,
There must be wholesome physical
environment individual physical eN-
animation and record, and medical
supervision OF schools.
1T should provide for all per-
sons betweeno o and lS years OF age.
1t should extend its benefits 10
youth above the compulsory school
age. 1t should provide federal aid
to permit states TO carry on effective
systems OF physical education. This
federal aid should be limited 10 pre-
paration OF teachers for skilled SER
vice and payment for skilled SER
vice.
The program proposed will raise
the positive coefficient Of the ply
steal life of the nation. 1t will build
upon the solid foundation
of physical soundness and vitality.
1t will be a powerful influence N
Americanization."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
BUILD MORALITY UPON
PHYSICAL SOUNDNESS,
URGES HYGIENE EXPERT

Chicago, Dec. lo.-Fifty per cent
OF the 25,000,000 boys and girls OF
school age iave physical defects
that impede normal development,
Willard S. Small, School Hygiene
specialist OF the federal Bureau OF
Education, said in an address be-
fore the American Public Health
Association.
After declaring that the nations
need of "hpysical education" is i'm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

At the close Of the chapter on
american independence" in his
"Short History of the English Peo-
pie" John Richard Green has re-
markable prophecy. After telling, in
his inimitabe style, the story OF
one of the greatest events in the
worlds history, he closes with a
view into the future, which has sell
dom been exceeded in breadth of
outlook, and its accuracy OF fore
cast. Whatever might be the i'm
portance of American independence
in the history OF England, Green IN
sists il was an unequaled moment in
the history OF the world, for, if it
crippled for while the supremacy
of the English nation, it founded
the supremacy of the Augio-SaXo
race. From that time onward the
life Of the race had flowed not in
one current but in two. Neverthe
les, distinct as these currents were,
every year, h maintains, proved
more clearly that in spirit the An
glo-Saxon people were one. The
distance that parted England from
America lessons every day. The ties
that united them grow every cay
stronger. The social and political
differences that threatened hun
dred years ago to form an impossible
barrier between them, grow every
day less. Against this silent and in
evitable trend OF things the spirit OF
narrow isolation on either side OF
the Atlantic struggles in vain"
Prophecy Fulfilled.
If the last four and half years
have seen anything they have seen
the steady progressive fulfillment OF
this prophecy. The final issues still
lie. perhaps, far away in the future,
but, during the last four and a nalf
years, and especially during the last
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
HUN MINE EXPLODED
AFTER THE ARMISTICE;
KILLED IS PERSONS

Paris, Dec. ia German mine
which had been planted on a bridge
at Guise, has exploded, killing Is
persons and injuring 25, according to
a Guise dispatch to The Matin.
The date of the explosion is not
given, but the dispatch says that it
occurred more than a month after
the armistice went into effect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

An esteemed lady subscriber to The Ardmoreite
sends from Drumright small box of red and yellow
roses and saffron chrysanthemum picked from her
dooryard December Il. That may be something un-
usual in Drumright, but down here in Ardmore
pay no particular attention the flowers that bloom
in the spring summer fall and winter, tra-a, just be-
cause they keep it up until Christmas Ardmore is the
ideal winter resort.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

Our news editor says that the dispatch describing
Mrs. Wilson's gown at the reception in Paris ycster
day came too late to get into the paper, so we are
constrained to insert the brief outline of here, Tor
he delecaton OF our lady readers Mrs. Wilson
blue tulle gown with silver ornaments and had
diamond crescent in her hair. And willing to
wager a Red Cross membership fee that she the
best-looker in the bunch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
Street Fighting at Danzig.

Zurich, Dec. l9.-Serious disor-
ders have broken out at Danzig, in
West Prussia, according to dispatch
es. Civil and military prisons have
been opened and the inmates Sc; az
liberty, it is said, and street fight
ing is reported.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

brief phrase. The headstone will
be two feet one inch in height, one
foot three inches in width. A sim
pie pattern with 4 curved top has
been approved.
Toys, Tolls and doll buggies. New
State Hdw. Co. 17-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

cry day coming to be more fully
understood. 1t is realized better
now than it was even six months
ago how she spent her resources
without stint; how she lent to her
allies; how, out of her own insult
fcient supplies she sent food to 9th
ers in greater need; how she riSked
her great asset, her mercantile SUI
premacy, in order to provide means
for overcoming the submarine men
ace; how, in a word, as Mr.. Bonar
Law put it some months ago, in a
sudden burst of frankness, she
risked everything she possessed to
the last shilling, not for herself, but
for her allies"
In 1917 that other great branch OF
the Anglo-Saxon people, the peo-
pie of the United States, was much
in the same position. They also
stood before the world, as Great
Britain had done in 1914, uncommit-
ted to any alliances. More than
this, they were committed by one OF
their me-honored traditions not to
interfere in the politics OF the Old
World.
The citizens of the United States.
however, by the spring OF 1917, had
come to see that something more
was at stake in the struggle raging
practically all over the world, than
an old-time quarrel of nations, such
as had caused wars since the hrst
dawnings OF history. They had come
to see that the liberties OF the whole
human race were in danger, and that
a blow was being struck against
those "inalienable rights" on which
their whole structure, as nation,
had been built up. The people OF the
United States saw that they too
could do no otherwise than come
in" And so they came in, and hav-
ing come in, they too, gave their
all.
AS Wilson Put 1t.
As President Wilson put it in his
memorable address to Congress:
TO such a task we can dedicate
our lives and our fortunes, every
thing that we are and everything
that we have, with the pride of those
who know that the day has come
when America is privileged TO spend
her blood and her might Tor the
principles that gave her birth and
happiness and the peace which she
has treasured. God helping her. she
can do no other
America has lived up to this high
purpose. And so today. with the bat
lie for righteousness fought and
won, the two great branches OF the
race stand on the hill
+op," with a common road in front
IF them. As Lord Reading express
IS it in a message to this paper,
With our greater knowledge OF
ZACH other has come the conviction
hat our aims and ideals are iden-
ical and that in future we snail
ravel along the same road togeth-
r." And this same road Is the road
# principle. the road along which,
hough they may not have been
conscious OF it. all who have fol-
owed the Anglo-Sax people, in
he struggle just ended ranged them
elves in line with principle, that
hey today stand "on the hilltop
nd, tomorrow, can set olt together
along the same road.
IpneSilv .etaoin shrdlu cmfyyp ET
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

The house committee on buildings has determined
that there will be general public building operations
next year, though the vote a tie. We might call
it oss-up, therefore, that there going to be gen
era revival of private building operations. Business
blocks and homes, particularly here in Oklahoma
where both needed so urgently, should take pre-
cedence over public buildings ANYHOW.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

This is another day in the Red Cross Christmas
roll call. Is your the roll yet?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

Eight more days to Christmas. Have yo'
shopped early enough?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

The Colonel shows disposition to belttle the
Pershing-for- President movement. Most naturally,
seeing that the Colonel himself is the original cam
didae of the republican party self-nominated. The
Colonel lives at Oyster Bay, but he isn't anything like
SO mum as an oyster
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

The first trip of the New York-to-C Chicago al
mail carrier not a sumpuous success, but jus
watch the result OF the one-hundredth trip Air mai
is certainty in this country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20

Howdy, Mr.. Red Cross Guyl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
Story of Britain's Effort.

The full story OF Britain's effort
as not yet been told, but it is ev-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-20
Present Day EXPRESSIONS

1t was the underlying ideal of
the Constitutions OF Clarendon as
OF Magma Charta, OF the Petition
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
AMERICA AND
 JAPAN T0 AID
 k6o,ss! ], ALONE
Each Nation to Seh 2xb Few
 Thousand Men" to Va divostok for Safeguarding of Czecho-Slovak Army.
TRepubIlcan A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Official statements by the American and Jap anese governments, made public here tonight, announce that the plans for extending military aid to Russia in Siberia will be undertaken by the United States and Japan alone, with the other allied belligerents assent ing in principle.
 The United States and Japan will each send "a few hundred men, to Vladivostok to act as a common force in occupying and safeguarding the city and protecting the rear of the westward moving Czecho- -Slovak army.
 The numbers of the American troops from where they will go and when may not be discussed.
 Continue Cooperation With Allies
 While the United States and Japan are extending aid to the Czecho- Slo- yak army in Siberia, the United States will continue to cooperate with the allies operating from Murmansk and Archangel. To what extent and in what nature is not announced.
 The only present objects of the Japanese American forces will be to SlNC ouCll dtu etllu plOltNtlOn cS IS pOS sible to the Czecho- -Slovaks forces against the armed body of German and Austrian prisoners of war and to steady any efforts of self government and self defense in which the Rus sians themselves may be willing tc accept assistancS.
 Later the United States will send a commission of merchants, agricultural experts, labor advisers, Red Cross rep resentatives and agents of the Y. M c. A.
 No Interference In Internal Affairs
 Both the United States and Japan in the official announcements, make the most specific pledges of the action agreed upon being wholly without thought of interference with the sov- ereignty of Russia or any interference whatever in her internal affairs.
 The Japanese government at the same time pledges itself that when the objects of the mission are accom- | plished it will withdraw every Jap anese soldier and leave the sovereignty of Russia unimpaired in all it's phases The agreement to which all the allie: assent is largely the result of the per sonal efforts of President Wilson, wht | has been at work almost unceasingl,
 Continued On Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
BRITISH

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1
 LONDON, Aug, 3.-The British in the Albert sector have recap tured most of the ground previous Iy held by the Germans west of the Ancre, according to Field Marshal Haig's report from British head quarters tonight. Numerous Ger man attacks have been repulsed.
 The statement says:
 "The progress made by our pa trols in the Albert sector has been continued and the greater part of the ground previously held by the enemy west of the Ancre river now is in our hands. Our troops followed closely upon the enemy in his with drawaI, indications of which had previously been observed, and a number of his dead have been found in his abandoned trenches.
 "EarIy this morning, strong hostile raiding parties, after an ar tillery and trench mortar lombard ment, attacked our line southeast of Hebuterne but were completely repuIsed. Another hostile raiding party was dispersed by machine gun fire this morning east of Ro- becq.
 "The hostile artillery has shown increased activity in the kemmel sector"
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
FRENCH
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

Republican A. p. Leased Wirel
 PARIS, Aug. 3-American troops hold the outskirts of Fismes, the great German base in the center on the Aisne- Marne salient, accord ing to the war office announcement tonight.
 The allies continued their sue cessfuI advance today along front of about 30 miles, toward the vesle river. They have reached the southern banks of the Aisne and the VesIe, the line extending from Soissons to Fismes.
 French cavalry patrols now are operating along the railroad be- tween Soissons and Reims. The text of the statement reads:
 During the course of the day our troops, driving back the enemy rear guards, continued their vic torious march on front of about 50 mlometers in the direction of the Vesle river.
 "On our left our line extends along the southern banks of the Aisne and the Vesle. from Soissons as far as Fismes, the outskirts of which the Americans hold.
 East of Fismes we have reached a general line north of CourvilIe, Branscourt, CourceIies and Cham pigny.
 "Our cavalry patrols are operat- ing along the railroad between Soissons and Rers.
 "Our progress at certain points since yesterday exceeds ten kiIo- meters. More than 50 villages have been delivered on this day alone"
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE
 ID PLAY BASEBALL
 UNTIL SEPTEMBER2 ]
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

CLEVELAND, Aug. 3.-The Ameri- ran league baseball schedule will be played out until September ? without any readjustment, and a worlds series staged, starting September 3 or 4, it was decided at today's special meet ing of American league club owners. Every club was represented.
 Early indications were that the American league owners would vote to close the season August IT and 20. But the attitude of Barney Dreyfuss, presi- dent of the Pittsburg National league club and representative of the National league in the National commission, changed this aspect. Dreyfuss, while clothed with authority to act for the league. had iron clad instructions that his league would not be party to an earlier closing than September 2. He was also instructed to make no agree ment for worlds series to begin be- fore that date.
 Will Arrange for Worlds Series
 The National commission held brief sessions previous to and after the league meeting. At the conclusion of the second meeting statement ad- dressed 10 major league patrons play CTS and owners was given out which in part follows:
 While the government ruling be- comes effective September 1, it is as sumed that as September is a na- tional holiday Uabor Day) there will be no objection to the playing of the final games that day.
 While there was no reference dur ing the conference at Washington or in Secretary Bakers ruling to the 1918 worlds series, the commission having in mind the governments policy of not hampering professional baseball as announced by Secretary of War Baker will arrange as usual for a worlds series, to commence on Sep te1nber 3.
 The continuance of only two teams beyond September will be required and it is practically certain that not more that six games will be required and at most eight or ten days
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
INCREASE TAX ON
 MANY LUXURIES
TRepubIican A. p. Leased wire1

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-A 10 per cent tax on retail sales of wide vari- ety of commonly classified luxuries, from jewelry to 'meerschaum pipes, and from smoking jackets to silk hos iery will be recommended to the full house ways and means committee Mon day as the result of today's delibera- tions of the subcommittee.
 The subcommittee today, in it's search for taxable luxuries considered all forms of jewelry, silk underwear curies and antiques, liveries, art. hunt ing garments. ladies driving habits, license tax on riding academies, cut glass and like articles. While the ac- ton is not final, 10 per cent tax on practicallv~ all of these were agreed upon