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The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Fortress ofVerdun Like

Fortress of Nerdan Like Modern City.
 Yhe fortress of Verdun, which was EHilt by Napoleon, but was modernized and rebuilt during fSS2-1S90, now has all the eonvenieRees of modern city. says Hamilton Holt in an article on "Nerdun, the Greatest Battlefeldn in Independent. It is electrically lighted and there is enough electricity gen erated in addition to what the cita- del needs 10 supply the whole city of Nerdan if necessary. It has nearly five miles of gallery. II boasts of q mill that makes the bread, and store houses sufficient to hold the food re serves for 10000 people six months l.
 is F meters under the solid rock and is practically shell proof Verdun itself is above if. During the bombardment of 19l5-1916 the heaviest shells cracked the roof in places and the water leaked through here and there. but there is no danger of it's being demolished by aay guns now in use. The evacuated city is down about the level of the Mouse river. which runs through the town. and there is in con sequence an elaborate pumping sys- tenn installed in ease of any flooding.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
EnoIinu Froo.

There is a hideous reptile, known as the fishing frog, which angles for it's game as expertly and with as great success as the most adroit fly-fisher. He is a clumsy, awkward swimmer, but nature has compensated him for his unwieldiness by furnishing him with an equivalent for a rod and line, with bait always ready for use. Two elongated tentacles spring from his nose, which taper away like actual fishing-rods. To the end of them Is at tached, by slender filament, which serves the purpose of line. bait in the form of a shiny bit of membrane. The hooks are set in the mouth of the fisherman below, and in order to in- duOe the fish to venture within reach of them, the angler stirs up the mud at the bottom with his fins and tail. This attracts the fish and conceals him from their observation. He then plies his rod; the glittering bait glows in the water like living insect. The dazed fish are taken in great numbers, perfectly circumvented by the trick of the crafty angler.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
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QUALITY Is OF IMPORTANCE
American Standard Breeds Are Good Producers of Meat and Eggs
 Farm Hens Are Small.
From the United States Department of AgricnltureA

From the United States Department of
 Agrtculture1
 1nasmueh as most farms have al- ready some supply of poultry, the problem for the farmer is one of in- crease and not, like that of the city dweller who undertakes to keep hens to supply his own table with eggs, one of securing the foundation stock. While the American standard breeds are, for general purposes, the best, it is not urged that they be made to supplant other breeds where the oth- CT breeds are established and where they can be produced with a fair de gree of success and of profit The American standard breeds, broadly speaking, are the larger breeds of general-purpose fowl, good producers of both meat and eggs, as distinguished from the small breeds that are spe- cialized egg producers. Farmers and farmers wives who have built up their own flocks, and know the peeuliari- ties of their breed and how to make the most of them will do best by keeping the hens that they have, even though they be small and inferior as meat producers, instead of trying to replace them with heavier ones.
 In growing chicks, the quality-the vigor, vitality and capacity for growth
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
W. N. U., LITTLE ROCK, NO. 4s-1s1s.
N U, HARLEM OIL CAPSULES
 IF YOUR BACK ACHES

Do you feel tired and "worn-out?" Are you nervous and irritable? Don't sleep well at night? Have dragged out" unrested feeling when you get up in the morning? Dizzy spells? Bill ious? Bad taste in the mouth, back ache, pain or soreness in the loins, and abdomen? Severe distress when urinating, bloody, cloudy urine or sed- iment? All these indicate gravel or stone in the bladder. or that the poi sonous microbes, which are always in your system, have attacked your kid neys.
 You should use GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules immediately The oil soaks gently into the walls and lining of the kidneys. and the lit tie poisonous animal germs, which are causing the inflammation. are imme- diately attacked and chased out of your system without inconvenience or pain.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
COULD ANYTHING BE SIMPLER
Yet Probably Many Who Have Sud- denly Dismounted From Mule
 Never Saw Things That Way.

A young soldier was watching the efforts of his fellow privates to ride q refractory mule. Not one of them could stay on it's back for two sec ends.
 At last the looker-on approached and drawled:
 T say, let me show you how it's dene."
 Come on. then" said the soldiers.
 The youth sidled up to the mule, swung himself on the animals back, wrapped his legs beneath it's body and took a firm hold on the reins. The mule made a slight effort to dislodge him, but the man stuck. Another slightly more strenuous effort by the mule also failed Then. laying his ears back, and taking q deep breath, the mule shot his heels into the mir at an angle of G degrees, and the young man was propelled to the ground.
 He slowly arose to his feet. screwed lis face into smile and said
 "Now. that's the way. boys, When you see he's goin' to pitch you off, just get off
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

that the chick has when it starts in life count for at least as much as good conditions and good care.
 Also, in growing stock for layers. it is especially important at this time when large increase in meat prod ucts is needed, to avoid breeding from undersized specimens. Whatever may be the facts as to the relative value of large and small hens as layers, as that question relates to standard breeds, the question is irrelevant in this farm poultry production campaign, for farm hens are nearly all small according to standards for improved breeds of fowls.
 The ordinary farm flock contains a large proportion of hens quite unfit for breeding-haying no quality which 1t is desirable to reproduce. The eggs from these should not be used for matching, but, as far as possible, eggs used for matching should be from the best hens in the flock. To determine how many of these are needed, an es- innate must be made, passing it upon the usual hatchability of eggs, and the probable length of the matching sea- son.
 The ordinary average of matches extending over a period of several months is about 70 per cent. If all the chicks are matched early the six weeks, from the setting of the first to the setting of the last hen used. Allowing two weeks for saving eggs before the first hens are set, the eggs used for matching must be laid within eight weeks. Allowing for rejections of small and defective eggs, provision should be made for about 800 eggs in eight weeks. This means a flock of 15 to 20 hens as breeders. Such a number of the best of the flock should be separated from the rest.
 As a matter of convenience 1t will probably be more satisfactory in most cases to confine the culls and give the portion of the farm flock used for breeders the usual accommodations and range.
 The next thing to consider is the male. In many cases 1t will be to the advantage of farmers undertaking to increase and improve their f1ocks to buy standard males of general-purpose breeds because of the additional size and weight such males will give the chicks, to say nothing of the probable increase in egg production. From one or two pounds extra weight can be put on the chicks from ordinary farm hens by using males of approximately standard weight of Rhode Island Reds and Wyandottes, Plymouth Rocks and OrpingtonS.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Poor pon under Shell Fire.

In . letter describing the behavior of domestic animals under fire sol dier says: A big black mongrel came into our imprexised trench late one afternoon. He had survived q terrific ten hours bombardment of shell and gas and sank down by my side utterly exhausted. His body became inert and nothing, not even the tenderest hits of bully beef. would make him move. His brown eyes looked mourn fully into mine as if longing to tell ae something. Just then the Roche commenced strafing. and at every ex- plosion a shiver ran through his body. I do not know what became of the poor beast. There was an engagement soon afterward, and this big black mongrel disappeared.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

Don't ignore the little pains and aehes," especially backaches. They may be little now but there is no tell ing how soon a dangerous or fatal dis ease of which they are the forerun- ners may show itself. Go after the cause of that backache at once, or you may find yourself in the grip of an in- curable disease.
 Do not delay minute. Go to your druggist and insist OR his supplying you with a box of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. In 24 hours you will feel renewed health and vigor. After you have cured yourself, con- tinue to take one or two Capsules each day so as to keep In flrst-class condition. and ward off the danger of future attacks. Money refunded if they do not help you. Ask for the original imported GOLD MEDAL brand. and thus be sure of getting the genuinc.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Just Once! Try Dodson's Liver Tone! Take No CaIon1eI! Listen To Me! If bilious, consdpated, headachy or sick, guarantee relief without taking dangerous calomel
 which sickens and savates.

straighten you right up and make you feel fine and vigorous by morning. l want you to go back 10 the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of ealomel be- cause it is real liver medicine; entirely vegetable. therefore 1t can not salivate or make you sick.
 guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your sluggish liver to work and clean your bowels of that sour bile and eonstl- pated waste which Is clogging your system and making you feel miserable. I guarantee that q bottle of Dodson's s Liver Tone will keep the entire family feeling fine for months. Give 1t to your children. It is harmless; doesn't gripe and they like it's pleasant taste. -Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
UNMARRIED Bi Rice Seeds Hidden in Japanese Temple
 Produce Good

At the Zensui temple lage, Japan, very ancien. Of Vaisrayana was opened years ago. and some rice tn. posed therein fully ten eentu removed and planted. The see, minated, and the rice grown there-- appears to be similar In all respet To that of the present day The yielL was large, and the crop for the pres- eat year from this seed is expected to be excellent
 NaIsravana Is the god of treasure. When inc statue was repaired the workmen eXhumed q bag of coarse flax on textile, which proved to contain the rice seeds, with piece of paper bear ing the following inscription in Chl- Hese:
 This image has been engraved for the peace of the world. If anyone of later generations opens II, he should put in new seeds
 The Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts pronounees the image and it's contents of great antiquity-at least one thou sand years old.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

Stop using calomel! It makes you sick. Don't lose days work. If you feel lazy, sluggish. bilious or eonsti- pated, listen to me
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver, which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel. when it comes into contact with sour bile, crashes into it, break ing it up. This is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you are "aIl knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels eonstipated or you have headache, dizziness, coated ton que, if breath is bad or stomach sour, just try a spoonful of harmless Dod- sons Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug store and get bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone for q few cents. Take q spoonful tonight. and if it doesn' t
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
PLAN FOR PRESERVING EGGS
Absolutely Essential That They Be Fresh and Should Be Put Away
 in a Cool Place.

One part of waterglass to nine parts of rain water that has previously been boiled and cooled Put the eggs, which must be fresh and clean, in a stone crock or jar, and pour the solution over them until there is at least two inches of liquid over the top layer of eggs. Eggs may be added to the soiu- ton from time to time, provided they are fresh and clean, and the solution covering the last layer at least two inches deep.
 It Is absolutely essential that eggs for preserving should be perfectly fresh. They should be preserved with in 26 hours after being laid. Keep in a cool place.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
COVERING FRUIT WITH GOLD
Festival Custom in Southern India Has Long Been Recognized Fea-
 ture of Native Life.

One of the interesting uses to which southern India is for gliding lines, the decorated fruit, according to a To- cal custom, being exchanged by na- tives on festival occasions in token of esteem. The origin of this practice Is apparently unknown, but it dates nized feature of Indian life. The ex- change of lines takes place on New Years days, of which several are ob- served in India. Besides the English anniversary observed by the natives, the Mohammedans and the Tamil and Telugu branches of the Hindus have special New Years days. A native calling on New Years day on a per son to whom he or she desires to show esteem, presents the host with n lime. In the case of the well-todo the lime is always ornamented with brass vr gold leaf. The custom some times extends also to the ordinary "tamash" or social reunion. Thus, a good deal of brass leaf is used for gilded lines and the baZar trade in this line throughout southern India is really considerable. The leaf is also used to some extent in the man. ufacture of gilded caps or "topi,s worn generally by Mohammedans in southern India on their holidays and for decorations on the dresses of Mohammedan women.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Pure imaoination.

The teacher was trying to give her pupils an illustration of the word perseverance"
 "What is it." she asked, "that car- ries a man along rough roads and smooth roads, up hill and down, through the jungles of doubt and through the swamps of despair?"
 There was a silence, and then John- ny, whose father was an automobile dealer, spoke up.
 ''Piease, ma'am," he said, 'there ain't no such automobile. ."-People's Home Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
No Chance Desired,

X company of eolored soldiers was marching along a country road on Wlieh some negro eonxiets were em- pioyed.
 Thinking he would have some fun with one of the convicts a trooper in qHired: "Hey. bo. how bout us changin' jobs?e
 The convict replied: "Gwan nigger, I don't want no change. knows 'zactly how long Tse in fer and youse don't"
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
New Heat. Stroke Theory.

So-called "heat stroke" proves to be merely a symptom of malignant mala- ria, according to the late experience in Mesopotamia of Dr. C. F. H. Milner, British physician. The malaria par asite was found in the blood of heat stroke victims. and the use of qunine reduced the mortality from more than 25 per cent to less than 12 per cent Newark News.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
"Co7d fs, fIse Tfepdo

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per sons who are subject to frequent colds in the head" will find that the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will build up the System, cleanse the Blood and render them less liable to colds. Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to Chronic Catarrh.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
 All Druggists 75c Testimonials free.
 s1eoOe for any case of catarrh that HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
 F. !. Cheney & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Sic Transit.

Everyone likes me- said the man. "That is popularity whispered the little star.
 Everyone likes me and envies me, " said the man. a year later.
 "fhat is fame,e whispered the little star.
 Everyone despises me-" said the man year later still
 That is time." whispered the little star.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Ever Think of That, Mother?

One day while deeply thinking, my small nephew, Eugene, looked up at his mother and said, Mother, don't you wish you had another kiddie?" His mother replied, "Oh. don't know Whyf' The answer was, "Then you ceuld have two more pounds of sugar every month h"-Chicago Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Rernemhrancc.

"I understand those Boches are pro- testing against the way Americans use chemicals in the war" said the girl at the news stand.
 That's just the way that kind Of people always was." replied the vet eran hotel clerk. "I remember 'em we'll They wouldn't be satisfied until they'd turned on the gas an then they insisted on trying to blew it out"
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Her First Suitor.

Dorothy" said father to his little daughter, who had just returned from q juvenile party, did you have any at- tention paid you?'
 "oh, yes !n answered Dorothy. "one little boy made faces at me. ."-London Answers.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
TO GUARD AGAINST INFLUENZA

Keep little vacher-Balm in your nose. 1t Is antiseptie, and kills germs, though harmless to use. internally. or externally. It also relieves the dis tressing symptoms. 25e in Tubes, and Jars. Avoid imitatIons.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Itchlna Burning Skins.

For eczemas, rashes, itehings, irrita- tlons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands, and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and Ointment are supremely effective. For free samples address "Cuticura, Dept. x. Boston," At druggists and by mail. Soap %, Ointment 25 and 50.-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Consolation.

He-Mr Cadby refused to recognize me today. Thinks, l suppose, that I cm not his equal.
 She-Ridiculous. Of course you are. Why, he's nothing but conceited id iot.-Boston Transcript
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Force of Habit.

While in a certain government office recently Sir Edwin Jones, the British transport board chairman, overheard the following dialogue between two fair typewriter tappers:
 Isn't it terrible the way We have to work these days2'
 "Rather! Why. I typed so many letters yesterday that last night I fin tshed my prayers with yours truly ; Vancouver (B. @ Province.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Care in Summer Months.

Fowls should be given special care during the hot summer months. Un. less they are comfortable and con- tented. the best results cannot be ob' tained.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Mean Hint.

Miss Prim-When I taxed her with putting powder on, the girl actually changed eountenance.
 Miss Pert-Don't you wish you could ?-BaltImor American.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Bringing Drama Up to Date.

F. F. Atkinson of Boston says he saw an unusual performance of "Ro- meo and Juliet" at town in the mid de West. The players introduced a game of cards in the balcony scene.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America, therefore the best, delights the housewife. All good grocers. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Her Speciality.

Has your wife been canning much fruit this season?'
 No; she has been canning me"
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

A blooming idiot isn't necessarily the flower of the family.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

Cure pimples. headache, bad breath by taking May Apple, Aloe. Jaap rolled into a tiny sugar pill called Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Adv
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

It is hard for some people to enter any condition without looking for loophole
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
While Coal Is Scarce.

Summer is lingering in the lap of fall" "Then may fall never take stand"
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

The Huns are as rats in trap. Now to keep them from gnawing out.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

"Censored' news is the separated milk of journalism.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

When Baby is Teething GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct the Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm less. See directions on the bottle.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

hat he planes the hat not the shape of his head.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

The shortest way to glory is to be guided by conscinence.-Home.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.-Franklln.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

Why borrow q part of tomorrow to Ill out tonlght's sleep?
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

Wash day is smile day if you use Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore the best made. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25
Takes slime

Takes Time. Mister, l am slowly starving" ''Of course. It's thing you can't do in a hurry, you know"
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

There ire plug horses, plug hats and rlug men.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-25

The silent partner In firm always has lot to say.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-03

Closes s P. NJ.
Dinnerware Specials
At Reduced Prices

$500 x2-Piecs set--American; blue or
gold band. Special, at. .S695
$500 Ioo-Piecs Haviland Set-In Der
by shapes. spray and border pattern;
all sets have bread and butter plates.
special, az .Soo.ou
Four-Cup Decorated China Tea Pots
Special, at acc
Decorated China Bread and Butter
Plates-values to 4oc. Special. at 15c
$200-$3.0o Platters-Special at. Use
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-03
|oYs, Dolls, Cannes, Etc.. Now Ready, Fourth Floor

$3.50 ioo-Pises Set-Fins American
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choose from; all pieces gold traced.
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dinner set: coin gold band, with half
metal gold handles. Special. At. .$32.5o
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-20
New Mexico

SEVEN HUNDRED acres decided land ~
the Forest Reserve ~ miles from town {;
70 head Of rows and calves and ih horses
go with the range; permit for 700 ehus
In the reserve Price $4,000 W. O.
Oyle r. Las Vegas. N. N.
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Colorado.

$50 ACRES good land. : miles OF Moffstt
Col. fenced; 3-roomed house barn,
Box 6s. Gage, Okla.
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Missouri
Back to the Farm
Arkansas

REIINQUisHMENT-i6O acres. partly
improved. living water, open range.
virgin timber. eight miles 10 county
seat, one mile 10 school Price $3.50.
g. ~ Hines. Shirley, Ark.
MONEY MAKING farms In southwes,
Arkansas for ii5 TO $40 per acre on
good terms; crop failures unknown; mild
healthy climate. send for copy Of largs
farm bulletin. Stuart Land Co, DeQueen,
Ark
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WANTED-One new or slightly used Ford
touring car 1918 model; will pay cash
E-l62. Oklahoman.
WANTED TO BuY-i9is Ford touring
car. Phone Walnut 1885, Room g.
FOR SALE-l9i6 Saxon touring car, In
splendid condition. 9l5 w. Twentieth
1915 HUDSON $40 car. in Al condition
Call Walnut 7IOl-J,
FOR SALE-By owner, at a bargain, 1918
Chandler chummy. driven about 5000
miles; 1917 Chandler. 7-passengGr tour
ing car, driven 5000 miles; both equipped
with Kelly Springfield tires and in fine
condition. P.i29, Oklnhoman
FORD Touring car for sale, i295; new
top, newly painted. mechanically per
feet II South Robinson.
WE clean and polish cars with Luster
Auto kle1n; give us a trial lsuster
Auto Laundry. 3ls w. California
FOR sALB--l9ls model Ford roadster.
practically new. Hodglns Garage, 737
f. 9Th. Walnut 9i3.
FOR SALE-l0l7 Ford first class con-
dltlon. at sacrifice price. Hodglns
Garage, 737 p 9Th. Phone Walnut 3D.
FOR SALE OR TRADF,-For live stock
6-months old Maxwell touring car.
62O-Graln Exchange Bldg. Walnut 1856.
FOR SALE-lsl7 Hudson super six Sc
dan In fine condition. Call NJ Il. witt.
Walnut 4l5.
1915 PASSENGER studebaker. lust
overhauled fine condition, at a bar.
gain N. Robinson. Maple 6s2
COLE ROADSTER
Tor sale, 1916 model; almost new. More
nouA Jewery Co. S2s n, Broadway.
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Texas


proved; another 800 acres carrying lease
bOOO acres u. r. Neville. DalhArt.
Texas