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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
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ONE Of the ,llet campaigns Of m,,duhon organized by any writer on
W. l. Mason who pessuy feeding the people who read hts
analyses with false hopes Of an immediate offensive by American troops
spring drive by General lct'hlng IN th year 1913 , .
Just few days Mason had lcr'hmg completely bcudlug Imd
burg through the the Champagne front Of American batteries
lindlwg entirely in the air to where Pehngs blow IS going
For the campaign Tcring Of lIndcubug, troubles
We have Official statements from French and Brush within the last fortnight
agreeing that German smoothly distributed behind the whole
ana mere no great concentration ON Metz and Sa'bug the sector IN front
W ue Hta poNnn' One OF inc reasons me Americans were put IN
near st. Michel IS that the the most likely Of attack The
west and the still quick road, Paris Hitting
oad along the path OF the Invasion 1870 would be an admission that the British
At the pcr,ng miles front along
the south SIDE OF the ST. Mh salient il the kaiser decides America
Just Tor moral effect will do mighty well 20 be able hold there
FIRST OF June without calling for help
An offensive by American troops during the spring that just opening
the small British army during the months Of expansion and training when
premature attack, We boys to bring this
great tins spring We have the
battle, but will which
the United States offensive before August local and
assume because Secretary Baker has said that will have
nGO France early this spring that We have that number OF honc
%,rroI ro,,IJy he rC,s Than I5lWU E,,,r, " ~ " ~ '
The follower that require.
hundred battlefront yet
her Il develop powerful attacking force
The United States more than SO" miles away and across on line
the battle Ncuyc thapcle The second the battle lo Both
utter failure, Although objective, we're purely the British plan, ic
down lack At the battle o Ldo
OF the
Getting putting fighting
two different matters When have transported half million viii
he still distance from having thoroughly trained fighting hall
million The boys who three months
ing the fire various stages before they are considered fit for
Naturally boys do bg things but let's be
the numbers the hragc that the British and French They
going walk through boodles, and they
w. NJ II
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
THE STRENGTH OF UNITY.

DREMlER LLOYD GEORGE without revealing any
details OF the plans Of the allied conference probably
has convinced parliament that the retirement Of General
SIR William Robertson was necessary 10 iuliilment Of
those plans Surely the world is convinced Of the need Of
greater unity and coordination and Americans may be
properly proud that It American instence on such
which dictated the policy agreed upon by the
Versailles conference Without glimpsng the strategy Of
campaign determined upon, the world will be satisfied
il meets with the approval Of iag Peain, Pershng
and other allied commanders
The need Of closer coordination and centralized
authority clearly demonstrated by the Italian retreat
as had been by lesser before that noted setback
10 mold the fighting forces Of Great Britain, France
America Italy Portugal and Belgium into united army is to
perfect organization which should become in time an
irresistible force and sweep back the Huns from the fields
oi their earlier conquestS The and guns and mum
tons sufficient TO match anything the central empires
put IN the field there will be by the ting the
spring campaign opens and with the central control nov
agreed upon the only advantage heretofore resting with
The Germans will have been And ours is the
advantage OF a greater potential strength to draw upon
Even ii Great Britain and France arc their zenith
the same is true Of Germany while America with greater
resource, than any Of the rest will steadily increase her
armies in the field
With such an outlook 3, ucouccyable that British
Statesmen will dare disrupt the plan by any action which
would d,crcdt the premier lessen Britan' efficiency
the conflict And IN the plan OF concerted action at the
front there is hint for those behind the lines to strive
ior greater teamwork We must remember that it i, up
o rs lu case the suiicrngs OF Europe at the cost
OF suffering something here Much has been done in that
line bat infinitely more is yet to do We cannot win the
war the allies lose and the time has to do
thing more than play at service
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
"Saue the Waste and Win the War;
STARTING AND STAYING.

pEPoRTS Of the Chamber OF Commerce garden com.
AN mi,,ee indicate an encouraging response to the call
for service in the garden guard Already hundreds Of
people are preparing their ground for seeding as they
should and those who have waited should get the powmen
going as soon as the frost is out OF the ground This cN
should produce a million dollars worth Of garden truck
this year and can by energetic effort and even break
with the uncertain weather
But experience the Justly celebrated teacher has shown
/, easier to start the humble householder TO making
Garden than to induce him to stay with IT, When spring
comes gently up the glade there an instinct something
which prompt, men to dabbc in the dirt and start green
growing things Perhaps it is an inclination inherited
from the past when most Of the population was agaan
and ting the fields was the common occupation when not
engaged in warrng a neghboring clan.
Whatever h most men are moved dream dreams Of re-
ducng the Of living, and see visions Of homegrown
vegetables which are so much more crisp and paatable
than the eeie products OF the green grocer Parenthc,l-
ccly il may be stated the green grocer isn't green as
his name may indicate and frequently applies prices which
indicate his wares are imported hot house products How
ever the enthusiasm which makes the start easy, ire
queny wanes. Sometimes it fades with the discovery OF
sufficient angle worms to go fishing But ii it yields not
TO this temptation il apt fade and withcr spring
gives way to sutry summer time
But this is no year to go the easiest way Gardeners
should start the campaign determined to through until
the frost is on the pumpkin and other produce Never be
fore was the need OF food great the OF this
intensive agriculture so valuable Those who start should
stay with it, not weakening because the heat makes the
work seem harder nor becoming discouraged because
sadish crop all goes to tops Gardening has ceased be
q pasme, and has become patriotic service
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
IGpPli1lH
Hhpft1eS|
C1T MhzE Mason
FEBRUARY.

TINE second month of this new year
is with us. gentle reader. reminding
rs that winter will soon be a Seced-
cr The mor# itself is rather punk, with
miSilt brands OF weather, with snow
and Slcct and kindred junk. and winds
that shrek together, But let it whoop
and yawp and bawl, We won't be great
IL worried, for its the brieiest month
OF all-Short horses are soon curricd
And when It goes to hit the straw,
comes spring, with BUDS and roSc,,
when we'll no longer need TO thaw our
frozen knees and noses! So when the
rude and raucouS blast in maudllu
fury chlllS you, and when the Slcct
storm, driving past, dismayS and almost
kills you, remember winters ON the
wane, it IS his parting furry; spring
coming, mild and safe and sane. and
YOU should cut out worry Spring
coming with its birds and bees. and
babbIng brooks and chiggers, and how
wen welcome things like these. worn
out by winters rigorSl Springs COM
ing with the sounds and scents that
Soothc the jaded spirit, and much
doubt il there are gents who won't ap-
plaud and cheer IT,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
CONSERVING FARM MACHINERY.

THE PLAN OF a machinery week in Oklahoma to interest
farmers in repairing old implements and machinery
should help some for it is Of vital importance thai tools
be available for planting cutyatng harvesting and
hrchrng the crops and the factories may not be able to
supply the demand for new goods in this line, unless,
wherever possible the old he put shape Besides,
it should mean saving to the farmer and it may also
teach him to take better Of his implements in the
future
In this state and many others it has long been time
honored custom Of many farmers to leave the cultWato
wherever it was handy to unhch from it when the crop
was laid BY and to give other implements the tender
care. Too few farmers have adequate implements and
machinery sheds and the result is that valuable mple
mcnts are lett exposed the elements become rusty
and weather beaten and go to th6 ,pk pile long before
what should be their time
Some farmers have contended that this policy was
cheaper than building the proper shelter That however,
short sighted policy more thrifty neghbors have
proven To leave a hgh.prced machine, like binder,
marooned in weed patch where it will turkey
roo, doesn't suggest the good business policies which get
results in farming as in other lines.
There is also the possibility Of such emergencies as the
the farmers of course or anyone else, presumably that
there might come a time when the materials needed for
implements the men and plants to make them and cars to
transport them might be needed for other purposes, but
that time has arrived and it wouldn't he much Of a strain
machinery previously purchased had been properly cared
for Now that has come however it should teach the
farmers to be caught that way again and for this
time the best use possible should be made Of repairs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
SPRING TONICS.

DOUBTLESS there are still a few firm believers who
- cling to the time -honored tradition that spring
tonic is e-sHer when the days begin to engthen, that
sassafras tea sulphur and moasses other un
pleasant combination of and herbs is needed to thin
the blood and put the human anatomy in mid form
However most OF the medical men have to the
cusion that these old wives remedies mostly bunc
il they ever did have any standing with the profession and
people generally have sent them to the discard along with
the doctrine of pedestnaton and other Supersttons OF
yester year. II is that mankind doesn't live saney
in winter in the milder months and is apt to show
up in spring with vitality somewhat the blink But
the faults mostly Of overeatng and insufficient fresh
cir and lack Of exercise The tonic needed be found
In the open which will beckon soon and in the brewing
Of distasteful beverages or noxous connections OF any
sprt When people learn to take Of themselves there
will be chance for the doctors to take vacation
and the drug clerks to get an eighthour day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Luke McLuke Saws.


The difference between a man and a
dog i, that II you pat a man ON the
back he is liable to get mad.
The man who never allows his nose
to project more than an inch or SO
from his face seldom ha, a black eve.
A bachelor is usually modest enough
10 believe that he shouldn't dlsappolnt
whole lot OF girls just TO make one
girl happy
II a lawyer is a married man he
doesn't have to e. into Court TO have
most Of his objections oycrruled
When a mans children cant think up
any more embarrassing questions TO
ask him, his wife starts in
Prodigal sons and umbrellas that YOU
lend always return home busted.
The average man would rather take
something for it than take care to pre-
vent it,
A girls hand is a girls hand. But
you get different sensation when
your sweetheart holds your hand than
YOU do when a manicure girl holds it.
A man will button mp an undcr,hlrt
an outer shirt and two coats and have
goose pimplcS on his chest in cold
weather. But a woman will wear an
invisible waist and have nrickly heat
on her chest in cold weather.
Don't condemn a woman because she
thinks more Of her poodle than she
does of her husband Perhaps there's
reason.
The indescribable dainty aroma that
clingS to the girl you are courting is
one of Dan Cupd'' best allies But five
years of married life will surround her
with an aroma of strong lye soap fried
onions and stale coffee.
If you want everybody to know your
business in a small town with fourth
class postoffice do all your correspond
ence on postcards.
The man who wants a divorce il his
wife wants to spend a dollar on clothes
for herself is the same fellow who
wants divorce because his wife is not
as well dressed as other women.
You can always make your wife obey
YOU by telling her to do as she pleaseS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Names Is Names.
VIII Steel lives in Chesterfield, S s
Our Daily Special.
BE Good and You'll Make Good
Yes. But Whaddy va Mesn7

Here is a letter received from mer-
chant in West Baden, Ind. We give
up. Maybe you can locate the answer :
rs 1t possible or even feasible for a
dealer in produce of any kind by intcn-
tional destruction, such as burning, let
ting decay, or otherwise demolshing a
part of his product in order to increase
the price on the part retained. and there
by make more money off the remainder
after standing the loss on the part de-
Stroyed than to have turned the COM
modify as often as possible at the mar
ket price. even If dealer owned enough
Of given commodity to swing the
market, or would not the ratio of loss
sustained on the amount destroyed,
whatever the proportion more than
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

There are still those who believe this war is going to
end in draw. ANY such statement is part Of German
propaganda whether is intended not draw would
be in reality German victory and know that better
than the Hum; Until Germany is beaten into repentance
and rendered impolent for further outrages against the
world there can he thought of peace should there
be- II America has place in this war it is to help TO win
in most decisive Less than that would make
our loss and the tremendous losses Of the allies useless
sacrifice.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Impossible

"That man is a genius" said the
Crouch.
what did he ever dos' asked the
Old Fogy.
"lle has written new popular song
and the title doesn't say a word about
Somewhere in France" replied the
Crouch.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Our Ioe Miller Contest

Harry Pearson Of Temple, Texas
claims that the oldest Joke is the one
about the drummer who rushed into a
restaurant and asked for a piece of pie
What kind Of We do YOU wish" in
quired the waiter what kind have
YOU got," asked the drummer. Nothing
but mncc' replied the waiter well.
gimme piece Of mlnce pic" ordered
the drummer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Fifty Years Ago Today.
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Rome reported increased activity nv
Italian artillery; seventeen thousand
kupp workmcn at Essen reported on
strike for increased food ration, Brit
iSh blockade frightened to compel all
ueutrals 70 call at examining ports on
penalty Of ships confScaton.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
A Necessary Convenience

When a man rents house in the
high-watcr district OF a town on the
Ohio River that is flooded every spring.
it is understood that "all modern CON
ycnlcnces" include a Skii.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
The Wlan Rnnl

Two heads are better than one" ob-
served the Sage.
"Wcll." commented the Fool, "that
would depend on whether you are ral,-
ing cabbage or getting out o bed IN
the morning after big night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Oniie A Monlhfnl.

While hunting through standard
dictionary We ran across this cute
little word Observation-Disclosures
bus" Can YOU beat it2
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Wuffl

THAT fellow Smith IS always trying
TO start something" said Brown
"You mean he, always hunting for
trouble " asked loncS.
mo" replied Brown "lIc owns
Ford
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

All merchants should remember they are expected to be
agents for the thrift stamps and merchant can't expect
to overlook his patriotic duty and retain the good will
u his thrifty patrons
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
HO, HUM

poor man, n seems. was born 10 frei.
And something always seems tO tnuui
Hes wanting what hc doesn't get.
And getting what he doesn't want
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

A thrift stamp day keeps the wolf far away, not to
mention the terrible Hun So be to invest in what
safest and best and besides Uncle Sam needs the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Couttships

when counting, you should understand,
Advised old MIR. Fort
"fnmo Cuurtshlps cnd I'm marriage and
Some others end I'm Court"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
nh

His sweetheart seldom speaks while h0
In bliss iH sitting BY her side:
Sho Ia H pcnHlye maid, but she
May make him nm expensive bride
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
LukeMLn1e
His sCO1l11f111
Dry MARYLAND.

Your leg glslature'A got your goat.
Maryland. dry Maryland.
lrH forcing water down your throat,
Maryland dry Maryland
nut. Htiil tho Ouilooks not no black
mind tigers always sell shellac
mind pigs win sell you japHnC,
Maryland. dry Maryland
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

! would sooner see proiltccrs Sho,
than a company of infantry lost.-Bcn
TilIctt, NJ. =.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

Most Of the congressman above military age bu
they ought to be right at home in gas attack
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

equal the advance in price occasioned
hy so dolngs'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Historp1 -
Bits IN
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

1918 - David Humphreys, distin.
gui,hed officer Of the Revolution and
later in the diplomatic service, died at
New Haven. Born at Derby, Ct, IN
17SD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
StOr,ies
d1zNeW1H1pe'
Twenty Yeas Ago.
from I1p Tines EFIcS'

Twenty Years Ago.
One OF the hand,mc,l monuments
in the territory was pul m place ycster-
day m FaIawu cemetery At the grave
OF j. y. Beatty
Elmer Iloughton s IN the city,
Cash Cadc of klonkidc farm. Shaw
nee. BE- 90 tine rlly lDr several days.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Sevenly-five Years Ago To-day.

lSl}-luyliatlon, were issued for the
dedication Of the Bunker Hill monu-
mcut al Charle,town Mass.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1913 - President Johnson removed
Secretary OF War Stanton from Office.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1893 John petlcr celebrated English
painter died. Born March Y, 1880
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Is That Sol

why Is H. Luke" said Eddie F1e,
Whenever u gang drinks beer
Some fellows have to be drafted TO buy
Before they'll volunteer"
-Gettergo
"Rut." said 10 Eddie Fle.
There's one case Of redemption:
when Luke McI.ukc's turn comes to buy
lie never claims exemption"
Garfield
"Oh, NV" said wise old Eddie FiP.
As Cnnfcid's verse was said sir:
when Luke McLukc's turn comes TO
buy,
The lights are out, the bar II dry,
It's time to go to bed, slr."--BlaZe.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
Hete He Isl

Jim Crow is Chief Of Police in Muir
phy, ~ {.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21
EImcr II0ughI0n n IN lhc C1IY
Fifteen YeaIs ARo.

Fifteen Years Ago,
Remember when YOU wish lD catch
. car to stop ON the far side oi the
street and ou the right side oi the mo-
tomau The cars will NOT stop ~ the
center of tine block
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-21

Fancy lump COAL $3.50 Garrison
Coal company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
I25 IMPORTANT WAR
 MEASURES PASSED
Second Session of Sixty Fifth Congress Made Rec
 ord in War Legislation

Washington, October 2L-Senator Mar tin of Virginia, democratic leader, to- day inserted in the Senate record statement showing the achievements or the second session of the Sixty-fifth Congress, in which 25 specific acts Of importance to the prosecution of the war are enumerated. Appropriations totaling Ss6, 29S. .405, ,22S have been authoriztd by this Congress, the statement said.
 Beginning with the resolution declaring war on Austria Hungary, Senator Mar tin traces the history of the present sit- uation to legislation affecting the Sec ond and Third Liberty Loan acts, ana doubling the issue of war savings stamps.
 Among the appropriation acts passed by the present session. Senator Martin enumerated the four deficiency bills, car- rying total of SS, 1855, 264.210, including the sS,346 0o5, ,666, passed by the House last Friday, and which is now before the senate appropriations committee
 The man-power act, extending the draft ages, the railroad and telephone control acts; the housing act and au- thorizing the purchase of farm loan bonds to the extent of $20o, 900, 000, are cited by Senator Martin, and the Ss,eo0,0o 600 rev enue bill, the deficiency appropriation measure the oil leasing bill. and the waterpower bills, now pending, also are included. These measures undouptedlN will be passed before the end of thls session he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
TWO MORE B|G HUN
 CONCERNS SEIZED
Alien Property Custodian Takes Over German Paint
 and Insurance Companies

Washington, October 21.-Seizure of two enemy owned concerns, the slOO0.0oo paint manufacturing firm of Gerstendorfer Brothers, Inc, and the International In. surance company, both of New York, and the liquidation of the affairs of third the Hamburg Assurance company. were amounted today by Alien Property Custodian Palmer. Directors for. the seized concerns have been named and MT. Palmer has taken over the s5Oo.ooO assets of the Hamburg company.
 All of the stock of the International company, MT. Palmer said, was owned by the Hamburg company, which was or ganized at Hamburg in 1887, and which began to do business in the United States in March, 1914 In 1916 its premium in come in this country was A,604,0O0. The International concern has a capital of s2o0 900, but it's premium income in 1917 was $7,Sss,413.
 The International company will be oper- ated under the control of Mir. Palmer until it can be disposed of with the ad- vice of the advisory committee recently appointed by the alien property cus- todian.
 With regard to the Gerstendorfer Bros, Inc Mir Palmers announcement said the firm originally reported enemy own ership of 30 per cent of it's stock, but in vestigation by Francis P. Garvin. direc- tor of the bureau of investigation, showed that 90 per cent of it belonged to en- emies.
 Albert Gerstendorfer, now in Germany, was the principal stockholder. MT. Pal mer said, having 1349 shares. Three days before Ambassador Won Bernstorff re- ceived his passports, according to MT. Palmer, an alleged transfer of sufficient enemy owned stock was made to give control of the corporationf to residents in this country.