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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Bless Our Home" But things have
changed Mother puts on a boudoir cap
instead OF an old gray bonnet when
she goes out, and the motto in the liv-
ing room reads God Bless Our Fliv-
YER"
Do not kid the man who fell for a
scheme and got stung You will bite
too, when a man comes along with the
right kind OF bait
A woman can't help liking the kind
Of husband who never forgets her W :
ding anniversary and who never for
gets her birthday.
Damages are never as great as the
amount demanded in court. And they
are seldom as small as the amount
awarded
We can explain some increase. in
price. But why has the price OF castor
oil gone up2
Isn't il true that the greatest bore,
you know OF are men Of r'ighty small
caliber1
Every man who has a nagging wife
wishes that the law permitted a hus.
band to slap his wifc's mouth occa
sionalIy
The reason why a woman has time
TO work a flock of pansies on the neck
Of her nightgown is because her hus
bands night shirt hasn't had a buttor
on it since last summer.
The Suffs who wanted everything
that man has have already acquired
mustaches and are now acquiring balc
heads.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

What a lot we could accomplish in
this country if we all worked as much
as we talk.
Women do not cry as much as they
used to. 1t takes time and costs money
to fix on a new complexion when the
one on now becomes streaky
Some married men are such opti-
mists that they are happy if they arc
less miserable than they were yester.
day.
Silence is just as free as speech
But the average man never stops tc
think OF that.
The motto in the living room of the
Old Homestead used to read "God
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Cut up the potatoes. leaving two eyes
on each piece If you leave but one eye
the potato will be partially blinded and
may come up in the wrong row.
Plant the pieces with the eyes up
This will enable the potato to see how
to come up when it begins to grow.
During dry spells wrap the potatoes
in tissue paper to keep the dust out Of
their eyes.
During wet season place a bathing
cap over the face OF each potato to keep
the water out OF the eyes.
1t is good idea to plant potatoes
next to onions. This will make the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Our Ioe Miller Contest.

A. H. b. claims that the oldest Joke
is the one about the old negro who was
witness in a case in court, and vas
being questioned by the attorney. "How
old are YOU" asked the attorney.
"Eiqhty-fo'," was the reply Were you
slave before the war;" Eyes, sab
Did YOU fight in the Civil war;" "Yes.
sab" Which side did you fight on?'
II fit on the republican side, sab"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
How Those Birds Hate Themselvesl

A typical Hun makes this typical
German announcement in typical
boosting sheet Deutschc Reden
"lf our many enemies should defeat
us the world will hang its head in
despair and say: The world has grown
waste poor and empty The world las
no longer soul The world has no
longer a Germanyr"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

There is no objection to anyone expecting peace this
year If they don't allow such expectations to slow up the
war work any. Peace will come when Germany is beaten
and should not before If that can be done in six
months, all right
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Paw knows Everything

Willic-Paw what does a rafting Of
dry bones mean'
Paw-Well, my son, il might mean
shaking dice for the drinks, and then
again It might mean a prohibition work
er counting a stock OF silver dollars
contributed to his campaign fund
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Probably it will pain the near know that there
is to be another Y NJ c. A. drive Of these days but
most people are getting they do their patriotic giving
gladly; it is such little bit after all compared with what
many doing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

At time like this, should object to doing what
the government needs done and raising the army age to
fit-iy as proposed would give some men chance to
get into the who kept out under the present rcgua
tions Such men would fine example to others who
hanging back
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
I

When he was christcned his parents
said George b, Bright And he
obeyed He is now a refrigerating en-
s,ncer al us State street Detroit
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
What's the Fare to Madison2

TNadlSOn, Ia. NadlSOnlan.1
Let Luke come on to Mo gan county
and meet our Greens and Browns,
Hawks Birds and Peacocks, Nunns,
Fcws and Moorcs. Troutts and Buggs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

That Russian soviet which has dccreed the public own
erhp of women should be awarded the iron cross as an
exponent of German kuur Official pregnancy has been
one Of the kascr's war policies for time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Gosh
Names Is Names.

Doc Lewstater informs Us that Sue
Van Near lives near Hamilton, Ohio
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

when they first raced I can't sec how
The tortoise came 10 grab II,
And, II the two were racing now,
/ would bet on the rabbit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
The Wise Fool.

Love levels All thingS' quoted the
Sage
How about the head" asked the
Fool
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
The CIaddeqt Words

These are the gladdest words by FAR
Tho gladdest said beneath the sun,
The glnddest words | speak ef are:
"WGll soon cNtcrminate the Hun
billie Wood
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Do II Nowl

The magazine issued by the Charles
ton (W. Na) High School carries the
advertisement OF the George T. Barlow
Co, mdcrtakers and embalmers. And
at the bottom OF the ad the publishers
run this line: "Patronize our adyer-
Users"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Line. worth P.memh.ri.s

Under God we are determined that
wheresover or howsoever we shall ~ 2
called TO make our exit, we will die
freemen.-Josiah Quincy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
H:istoryR
Bits <&

One Hundred Years Ago To-day.
l8iS-Ameia J. Bloomer, originator
of the "bloomer" costume for women,
born at Homer, n. Y, Died at Council
Bluffs, Iowa, December 80. 1894. ,
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
l843-George A. Clough, eminent
architect, born at Bluehill, Maine. Died
in 1910.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
l8o8-Statue OF Thomas H. Bentou
unveiled in St. Louis, the first monu.
ment to a public man ever erected in
Missouri.
twenty-five Years Ago Today.
l89}-1he body of Jefferson Davis
was disinterred in New Orleans pre-
paratory to its transfer TO Richmond.
One Year Ago Today In the War.
May u, l9l7-The Italian war mis-.
sion was entertained in Washington;
the Italians, in their offensive toward
Trieste, crossed the Timayo river and
approached within a mile OF Dunno.
Our Daily Birthday Party.
Charles Andrews former chief Judge
Of the New York court OF appeals, born
at Whitestown, N. Y, 81 years ago to-
day.
Earl OF Liverpool, governor general
of New Zealand, born in England, ~
years ago today.
John Kendrick Bangs, celebrated au-
thor and humorist, born at Yonkers, N.
Y, 50 years ago today.
Dustin Farnum, popular actor and
motion picture star, born at Hampton
Beach, N. H., AZ years ago today.
DR.. Edwin Minis, professor OF Eng.
lish in Vanderbilt university born Al
Richmond, Ark, 46 years ago today.
Arnold Bennett, celebrated journalist
novelist and playwright born in Eng
land, 81 years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Strange.

That wives are queer there Is no doubt,
No matter Yhrrc you chance TO roam
They'll hrag about you when you're out,
And roast you when YOU get back home
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Jobs Is Iobs.

James Knox Smith,
Lawyer and National Jail Robber,"
Keystone, West Virginia
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
How 10 Raise Potatoes.

Clara Halfman is employed in the
Western Union office in Cincinnati.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
Our Daily Special.
Luke McLuke SAYS.

Only One Hope in a Million Is Real
ized.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

eyes water and provide the necessary
mOlsture-C J. Smith.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
LukRMI14e
His Column
Fact
COpNLNC~ /QS

when all Ia said and all is done,
TO have friends In great luck,
Hut II you buy your friends, my son,
You're certain 10 get stuck.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
No Joke

The telephone j, a big help" said the
Old Fogy
"Ycs," agreed the Crouch ut enable,
many a small man 10 talk mighty big y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

A very busy man is Gotch
He's no time to feel bored
For, first he winds hts dollar watch
And then he winds his Ford
Luke McLuke
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

A. winding Gotch Is sure n bird,
So now. n seems 10 me.
He ought 10, Ike the lowing herd
Wind slowly DER the len.
Newark Adyocatt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27
O1d SfQ1ies
dzzNeWHfpei
.HamZM HmeC fXSsc
Twenty Years AGO.
from NE Z2axNS ExA

Twenty Years Ago.
Preparation for the big wheat crop
has commenced. Yesterday a city firm
sold farmer two wagon loads OF bind
ing twine.
Miss Gertrude Champion OF MeAles-
ter who has been a school student tho
past year has returned home.
II. II Howard, Jack Williams, Guy
Backwelder, Warren Brown and Phil
Kramer departed yesterday on a fishing
trip TO Cloud Chief.
Fifteen Years Ago.
On June q convention will boz
called at Shawnee TO decide whether a
convention shall be called TO draft a
constitution for the state OF Oklahoma.
Mrs. Gus Taliaierro and two son,
left yesterday for a summers visit in
West Virginia.
The tenth anniversary OF the wedding
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. O'Neil wa,
observed Saturday evening al their pref
" cottage on Third street.
Miss Allen who has been visiting Al
Stroud returned to her sister, Mrs.
Ames, yesterday.
Ten Years Ago.
Mrs Edward Johnson Emerson and
Mrs viii Atkinson of Dallas, Texas,
who are visiting Mrs Willard Stonum,
had expected to leave the first Of the
week but are detained by a railroad
blockade
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L, Brock enter
tanned the Bridge club Friday evening
Mrs Sarah Walker being the only
guest The club will meet next week
with Mr. and Mrs J. W. PYer. -
Mr. and Mrs Samuel Harris had az
their dinner guests last evening Mrs.
Joseph G.. Lowe and Miss Bessie Lowe
of FL Reno, Mrs Vedder of Lo, An
geles, Cal, and Mrs. Charles Smith OF
Washington, Kan The occasion was
the renewal OF old time friendships, Mrs.
Vedder and Mrs. Smith being here in
attendance at the Baptist convention.
What Oklahoma needs now for few
weeks is bit OF od-iaShioned hot
weather.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

II. II Howard, Jack Williams, Guy
Blackwelder, Warren Brown and Phil
Kramer departed Yesterday on fishing
trip TO Cloud Chief
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs Sidney L. Brock enter
tanned the Bridge club Friday evening,
Mrs. Sarah Walker being the only
guest The club will meet next week
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Pryer. -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

The tenth anniversary Of the wedding
Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank ]. O'Neil wa,
observed Saturday evening at their pref
ty cottage on Third street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Miss Gertrude Champion Of MeAles-
ter who has been a school student tho
past year has returned home.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Miss Allen who has been visiting Al
Stroud returned to her sister, Mrs.
AmeS, yesterday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-27

Fifteen Years Ago.
On June q convention will be-
called at Shawnee to decide whether q
convention shall be called TO draft a
constitution for the state OF Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
GUIDE WAR LABOR
Labor Administrator Created
by President Wilson.
Is Concession to Radical Ele-
ment-AlSO to War Needs.
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.

Washington. May 11.-President
Wilson today placed in the hands of
Felix Frankfurter of New York and
Washington the difficult task of
whipping into definite form a national
labor policy for the war.
Frankfurter's appointment makes
him labor administrator under
Secretary of Labor Wilson. He will
Immediately coordinate under his di-
rection the work of all numerous labor
adjustment bodies now existing in the
government.
A Liberal Leader.
Frankfurters appointment is an
acknowledgment of the quasi radical
element in the labor movement. He
has been associated with the so-called
liberal element in the country, was
member of the presidents investiga-
ton commission which went west and
inquired into the Mooney case, among
others.
He returned recently from a trip
to England where he made a careful
study of labor conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
AMERICAN EFFORT BIG
French and British Papers Praise
What Has Been Done.

London, May 11.-Secretary Bakers
statement that more than 500, 900 men
are now in France, is given much
prominence by the press and cordially
commented on. The Daily Telegraph
describes Americas effort as a won
derful feat apart from other vast
work of it's war organization. 1t re-
called the German sneers at America
efforts and says that when Secretary
Bakers announcement leaks out in
Germany the public there will realize
in this as in many other matters that
they have been grossly deceived by
their rulers.
The Daily Mail says that If any
thing is needed to add to the hearth
ness of the greeting awaiting the
American troops in London today it is
supplied by Secretary Bakers an
nouncement. The dispatch of a half
million men is really a great achieve
ment, the Mail says, and adds:
America has had immense and I'M
looked for difficulties to contend with
She has not overcome all of them but
is fast getting the better of them
There is very much to be done before
Americas weight is fully felt, but the
government and people of the United
States are sparing nothing that will
enable them to do it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
SUNDAY GAGE CONCERT
Marshalfs Band in First Municipal
Program Tomorrow Afternoon.

The program for the first municipal
band concert of the season was an
nounced today. The concert will be
given by MarshalPs band tomorrow
afternoon at Cages park and will
formally open the Fairgrounds to the
public. The program will be as fol-
lows:
Of Moa. .Lithgow
Overture-TSs Count of Essex .Mercadante
solo-The Holy City. Adams
Mr.. Chas. W. Spreng.
Waltz-Sphinx Poppy
Suite in parts-Atlantis, the Lost Con-
(a) Nocturne and Moving Hymn of Praise
OBJ A Court Function
(c) Love Thee (The Prince and Aana)
(d) The Destruction of Atlantis
N. p. McComas, Cornet; F. A. Crawford.
Clarinet; c. w. Spreng. Euphoninm
Reverie-A Summer Evening -. Rosenwig
Description Fantasie-"Charge Of Yer
dun arr Laurendeau
Synopsis-Morning Of the Battle; Infantry
approaching with fife and drum;
Cavalry drawing nearer to charge
the enemy Defeat of the enemy
pursued by Cavalry.
Patrol-Blue and Grey. Dalpey
Star Spangled Banner. .arr.N Ripley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
OPPOSE TAX BILL
Congress Does Not Want To
Consider 1t Now.
Enough Money Available, 1t Is
Said, Until December.
BY L. c. MARTIN.


Washington, May 11.-If Secretary
McAdoo persists in his demand for a
new tax bill at this session of con-
gress. he will precipitate one of the
hottest fights in the history of that
body+and will delay adjournment
Until late in the autumn. This was
the threat of house and senate leaders
today.
The opposition to the tax bill this
session is three-fold:
Additional taxes now would seri-
ously affect the, morale of the nation
and cause great confusion-possibly
critica1-in the business world.
Lots of Revenue Coming In.
The revenue law passed last session
probably will produce one billion
more han was expected of it and the
third liberty loan will do likewise,
giving the treasury $2,000.000,000
more than it counted on to bridge the
gap
And taxes levied under new bill
would lot be collectible any earlier
than if levied at the December ses-
sion.
But these and other arguments ma
fail to move McAdoo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
FOR MOTHER love
Wives of Famous Frenchmen
Send Tribute to America.
Mothers Day To Be Fittingly
Celebrated by Americans.

Philadelphia, May 11.-A tribute
from the mothers of France to moth
ers of the United States-especially
those whose sons are fighting along
side the French and British armies
overseas and with the allied naval
forces-has been received from Mad
anne Joffre, wife Of the famous com
mander, and Madame Poincare. wife
Of the president of France, by Miss
Anna Jarvis, founder Of Mothers
day." which will be celebrated tomor-
row.
"Our hearts are with yours, Ameri-
can mothers, in this day set apart to
sweet name of Mother says Mad
anne Joffre's letter, which also as
sures the mothers of this country that
"our maternal hearts beat in unison
with yours, notwithstanding the dis
lance"
Soldiers to Observe Day.
The Red Cross has arranged to
soldiers in hospitals abroad, the
Protestant, Catholic and Jewish press
abroad have united to stimulate OBJ
servance of the day. American con-
sulates thru France and Y. M. C. A.
huts along the fighting front will fly
the stars and stripes in honor Of the
day; General Pershing has called on
all men under his command to write
a letter to those at home"
Soldiers Getting Letters Ready.
With the Americans in Picardy
May 10.-Hundreds of letters will
leave Picardy for American mothers
Sunday.
In dugouts, on tables made from
boxes, soldiers can be observed writing
today. in their spare moments.
Some were puzzled by the most
touching of predicaments - their
mothers had died since they had come
to France. They asked if they could
write to some one else.
Y. M. C. A. and Salvation Army
workers suggested the boys sisters OF
their bunkies' mothers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
AIR fine FOR RAID
So British Airmen We're Very
Active Thursday.
DOwned % Germans, Dropped
"a Tons of Bombs.

London, May 11.-C1oudless weather
on Thursday favored British aviators,
according to an official statement to-
day dealing with air activities, and 27
German machines were downed and
twelve driven down out of control
The statement follows:
THE cloudless weather on Thurs
day enabled our airplanes to carry
out a full days work. More than "a
tons of bombs were dropped on diff
ferent targets. including important
railway stations at Tourcnay, Marco
ing, Chaulnes and Cambria and Billets
at Carvin, Peronne and Chippelly and
the docks at Zeebrugge. Fighting in
the air was more or less continuous
and it was particularly fierce towards
dusk. Twenty-seven German machines
were downed, twelve were driven down
out of control and four hostile obser-
walton balloons were destroyed. Six of
our machines are missing.
During the night four and a half
tons of bombs were dropped on the
docks and at the entrance of the canal
at Ostend and three and one-half tons
on Peronne, Chaulnes and Bapaume,
All ten machines returned"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
TO WARM UP SUNDAY
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CONTINUED from Page One.)
the indications are for fair weather.
The temperatures tomorrow will not
go above 10, according to present in
dications.
No frost or freezing temperatures
were recorded in Kansas Friday night,
but the state escaped by close mar
gin. The lowest temperature record
ed here during the last "a hours was
46 at o'clock this morning. At 10
O'Clock the mercury had climbed to
So, but it was not expected to go be-
yond IS this afternoon. An Smile
wind was blowing from the northeast
this morning. a good sign of rain,
Flora asserted.
The official forecast says: Unset
tied this afternoon and tonight with
probable showers; cooler southeast
portion. Sunday fair and somewhat
warmer.
No rain was recorded in the state
during the last twenty-four hours but
all states surrounding Kansas were
favored with moisture. In Colorado
snow was reported this morning.
The highest temperature on record
for this date was 81 in 1900 and the
lowest "a in 1891.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
BOCHE POSITIONS


ly, but have not yet attempted counter
attacks in force. West of Mont Didier,
gunners have been bonn
harding the Germans in the village of
Cantigny and Mesnil ST. Georges, fires
resulting. South of this sector, the
German guns have been active be-
tween Noyon and Lassingny.
Americans in Action.
American troops on the sector
northwest of Toul assisted the French
in a successful raid into the German
positions in Apremont forest Friday.
The American guns aided the French.
lean patrols made a diversion by en-
tering the village of Apremont, which
was found to be deserted.
Active artillery firing continues on
some sectors of the Italian and Mace
DOMAIN fronts. There also have been
patrol engagements on these fronts but
no heavy fighting.
Ostend Is Blocked?
Lying $50 to zoo yards within the
entrance of the harbor of Ostend the
old British cruiser Vindictive, it is
believed will hamper the. passage of
German destroyers. Whether she will
be able to keep the submarines from
coming in and going out is not vet
certain, but she serves a valuable pur-
pose in narrowing the submarine pas
sage, The action of the tides aud the
movement of silt against the old hulk
will tend to eventually close up the
passage unless the Germans can re-
move it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
DOGS NOSE CONNECTS
BIoodhounds Chief Witnesses Against
Missouri Farmer.

Ava, Mo-, May 11.-John L. Dooms,
6S years old, was found guilty by
jury today of the murder of his son,
William Dooms, last November and
sentenced to IL years in the peniten-
tiary Dooms was unable to furnish
an appeal bond of $4,000 and was Or
dered removed to prison at once by
Judge Fred Stewart
Dooms was tried twice, the jury at
the first trial not agreeing as to his
guilt. The evidence was largely cir
cumstantial.
Dooms has not been living with his
family for two years. The state
showed that ill-feeling existed between
father and son.
Young Dooms was killed by bullet
fired thru a window of the home at
night. Bloodhounds following a trail
to the house where the elder Dooms
stayed, led to his arrest.