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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

Neb. 81 had been all.
ing for some time with
chronic constipation,
stomach trouble and
q terrible misery after
eating, when | was
taken sick with db-
scess of the bowels.
We had some of the
bestdoctors in Lincoln
in attendance, and
they all said / would
have to be operated on
right away. / had
h eaRd Of Chamber
lain's Tablets, and we
got q bottle of them.
I began to take them
and in three days l was
able to be up and got
better right along. J.
am the proudest girl
in Lincoln to find such
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

roctly. Such being the case, the
words emphasized should be adopted
as motto now and henceforth until
all we are fighting for is accomplish.
ed.
the soldier has to loaf on the job, or
shift jobs from personal caprice.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

Stomach nd Liver
Tablets would do for
them," writes II. Nj.
Youngpeters, editor of
the Sun. Lake View,
Ohio. Zone bottle of
the tablets would end
the trouble for most of
them. I suffered in.
tensely after~ eating
and never felt well.
and no treatment or
medicine / tried ever
seemed to do me any
good until reading an
advert rtisement for
Chamberlain 'sTablets
in my own paper, l
tried u bottle. The first
few doses gave me sur.
prising relief, and the
second bottle seemed
to give me a new stom-
yood health. .:tl didn't
would give me such a
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01
lation Of the Sherman law This ac-
tion was ON a demurrer by the com.
pany which the court sustained.

About 25,OOO,OOO of us invested in
the Fourth Liberty Loan. That Is
more than one to a family. The prod.
igal nation has, become a nation of
bond-holders.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

a good medi cine as these tablets are.
can hardly believe myself that l am
strong and healthy now. They saved
we from q serious surgical operation"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

If the population of Germany today
were French or American. what a
glorious revolution there would be!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01
Happiest Girl
in Lincoln

II am only too glad to testify to the
good qualities of Chamberlain 8 Tablets"
writes Miss Nora q. Hagerty, of Lincoln,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01
Gave Him 4
"A New Stomach

"There are thousands of sufferers from
stomach and liver troubles whom wish
could meet and tell what Chamberlain
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

Two or three million American
boys would have been mighty 'sore If
an armistice had been declaned be-
fore they had chance to- fight
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

COLGATE ACTION DISMISSED ,
NORFOLK, IVA, Oct. 3O--Federal
Judge Waddill yesterday dismissed
an indictment recently returned
against Colgate & Co. for alleged vio-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

! ,ch and perfect good health. IL didn't t
think@anything would give me such a
complete cure. They are wonderful"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01

p . a the mpputt . he township school @ m
ONCE
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-11-01
democratic Candidate)
RATES OF TAXATION

m State
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Want Ad Rates and
Information for
y Okiah nm Times

~ weekday olasslfisd advertising
ans N botn papers Al ona- price. sun
hy ohishomnn. one issue. same rate a.
Word Line Inch
~ time susday ory.. 1 i-lo Do ti.os
ne time Daily Okla
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.s week oklshoman
epd Times per day.. i-eo 10 20
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sALEsMEH WANTED

wANTED-stooks salesmen for proposition
that has passed tho council of defense.
An opportunity for some 100 percent men
who Wish TO surpass themselves, No un.
favorable conditions. Liberal commission
100 Colcord nldE, Phone walnut spJ.
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wANTED--sPlesmnn for srecla work
must be Wiling TO he away from home
for two weeks Rt time. Address X,
care Oklnhoman.
sTOCR sALFahEN.
Territory rapidly heinN assigned IN ef-
ficient and capable saiesrien F'eet Of
fenronrtratorr-bo'h truck TRACTOR nnd
trnnqnort~ tion cars--now ready fnr dew
nnstrati Stiii orrdrtunitv foi n few
Righ.rrsda men 10 ioIn the faEte1 grow
Ing and host money making ORG n'F7''0n
IN the south Southern Noio~ N7nr'oc-
turing Assool~ ton Busch p'dg G2th
fnnr) nai1rs Tevap r. " Nnnis, state
r,nn"rsr. 40 Ameriran N"iiouAl Bank
building, Oklahoma City, Okla
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WANTED

Some wide-awake stock. statesmen 10 sell
stock for the g. p. c OIL 4 REFINING
co, located a. Duncan. okla. 10 rniles
has 500 atres OF lenses In that field
The Fort Ring well Just camn In within
two nllas OF one Of our lenses N YOU
are locking for a clean -rut. legitimate
proposition we have H.. Before going tc
work anywhere else he sure and lnvestI
eate this prnDositlon. We have one oi
the STRONGEST lineups In the stnte NJ ObiA
homs. We are now drilling our fr-,
well This is for reai salcsmrn-nn nd
vance artists need apply Box ib7, Dun
can. Okla.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. YoR RENT
ROOM AND BOARD WANTED

WANTED-Board and room by refined
young married couple; will care for
home while on your ysoationi employed
by large corporation OF this city. Ad-
dress Blot, care Oklahoman.
TO BOARD d room In private family,
man and wife and s-year-old child.
Phone Walnut 17s7
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
HOTEL DIRECTORY

THE NORWOOD HOTEL 7i1h N.
Broad way: clean, cool outside rooms,
with hot and cold water reasonable
terms by the week. Telephone Walnut
kO0e
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

sALEsMEN-f brought In good oil we'll
room 10 more; still ground floor price
Advance soon. Wire, write or call. Port
Oklahoma City
SAT salary and commission
TO sell stock for one OF the larger,
manufacturers in the southwest. This II
the easiest selling stock ON the market
Men with very little experience are earn.
ing $500 to 81 900 month Manager. 80.
unncnck bldg Miami Okln
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

me Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
he'd TO the use for republication OF all
ws dispa tches credited TO II or not
,erwise credited Ln this paper. and also
local news published herein. ,. - F..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
MALE HELP WANTED

and ladies to learn bar
Der trade; speeial low tuition; positions
iaranteed; free catalog, Oklahoma CITY
hrber College. loi W. California, Harry
Huns Mgr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

|ARBER trade taught ladies' and gentle
men. position guaranteed; FREQ catalog
Eplsining. Write Texas Barber College,
sallas or Fort Worth, Texas.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

Ail unsolicited manuscripts, letters and
xures sent TO the Tunes are sent at the
h o. the ownet. The Oklahoma Pub
hing company expressly repudiates any
ponsibility for their safe custody or
Aurn.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED

~-~~~~~s~
MATTRESSES wkNTED--Phone Arcade
hotel. Ponca City. Okla.
ANTEb-ExperIenced dining room girls
for American plan dining. room; wages
fab per month. board and room: good
place to work. Address sequoysh Hotel.
Claremore, Okla. .
TEACHERS WANTED-Ursen call for
primary, $40; sixth grade. $40; principal
$50; superintendent, good salary; many
others like above; no coThmission charged.
Teachers Aid Society. Quinlnn. Texas
WOMAN who can do night work In hand
ironing. New State Laundry izo North
WANTED-Woman who can operate the
sIeever and othsr machines. New etste
Laundry l2O North Frnncis -
LADIES'. learn automobile driving.
Walnut 1892. -
WANTED-Dinlng room girl, prefer one
TO work for her husba room and
board at lls W. Reno. Mrs. Emmltt
GOVERNMENT needs 10000 women
clerks at Washington; examinations
everywhere July T. Experience unnee-
essary; women desiring government po-
sitions write for free particulars TO J,
& Leonard, former civil service exam
inerl, $50 Kenois Bldg. Washington.
WANTED-Two girls TO learn a mechanl-
cal and electrical line OF work. TINS
lsta high class line OF Indoor wofh
which should appeal TO any ambitious
sirl. having an appreciable learning TO-
ward a specialized class OF work. Chances
for advancement are good IN those whc
study and learn the work Complete In
formation will he given those interested In
making written INQUIRY. In making In
duiry. state what schools you attended
how ~ advanced. your age and class o.
wort on which you have been engaged
Tor the last few years. Address R-B
care Daily Oklahoman.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Broadway Central

ON BROADWAY At FOURTH.
Twelye-inch electric fans and phone
service free Of charge; every room com
pictely equipped; special summer rates
now on for permanent guests Phone Ma
pie 5000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

EGlsfERED DRUGGfsT, prefer young
man or young lady graduate who
,ants TO get some practical experience
lorth End Drug Co., North McAlester'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

REPARE yourself FOR war or peace.
Oklahoma City Automobile School
BIS North Western
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Mali. one year r........,.,.,..,..tb M
Nal, onA yenr, with THE SUN
DAY OKLABOMAN ...,: :......,..Tb 30
9y agent, carrier or newsboy, cents a
by or 10 cents week.
In Oklahoma City.
kLAHOMA CITY TIMES (evenlng) and
DAILY ORLAHOMAN tmornlngl, u
,apers week delivered by carrier 1i
Oklahoma City and vicinity. per week
b cents
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

WANTED - Experienced advertising So
ncitor. man, capable Of writing copy
and able 10 sell newspaper space Ap-
|piy Oklahoman. Adyertsing Manager
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

EAPN automobile driving Phone Wal
nut 1892,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

IBID ESTABLISHED FIWN desires to en-
sage office assistant only thoroughly
capable experienced need reply. who will
Ibe given opportunities for advancement.
Full Information required In repS N %,
,Oklahoman.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

yANTED-M and ladies' to learn bar
Der trade; free tuition; wages while
mrning; position guaranteed: catalog
rec, Schwarze Barber College, 0klaho-
IN City Okla
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

ZEN WANTED TO work at saw mills and
drive 'esms Wages t2TS 10 $3.50.
steady work. NJ. u Harris Lumber Co.
I,yum Creek Okla
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

Young men to run on
Roch Island as news agents good run;
mail cash security required. "a West LIST
Xltreet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

BVANTED-A registered pharmacIst at
once. married man preferred; must be
IN good habits; good salary for right
man. Boz SS, Bennington. Okla
|bQDAMAN wanted, Crosby Drug Co,
t?2 N Broadway
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
COLLECTIONS

GUARANTEE CONNECTION AGENCY.
Si0h W. Main, over woolworthA
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wANTED--Two live wire solicitors fol
city work; must have ability and b,
Call for City Circulation Manager, Tn,
Daily Okiah6mAn.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

FOR carpenter work call j u, Jones, for
roofs pofebcs, garages and general re-
palp work. call Maple SssS,J.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
Save From $40 to SIS on these Fine Salts Fabric,

Sizes IL to 46 Coats trimmed with Chases nv
Beaver, Kit Coney and Skunk Opossum. Sol -
Satin lined Also included are Salts Meritex and Ay
Salts Chinchilla Fur Coats NJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27

A DDITIONAL Frank Seder Advertising for Saturday
"A appears in tomorrow mornings papers
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23

whatever his wages or his wealth OF
his condition, shall put in full time.
Wartime Methodist is not pos
sible for ussuo wage a war of such
proportions as that in which we are
now engaged and at the same time
maintain peace practices and indui-
gencese. We must ali sacrifice; we
must all do things in other ways thar
the ways to which we are accustomed
1t we cannot get the best, we must
take the next best. War industries
cannot be suspended; shipbuidinS
must 90 on; munition plans must be
operated soldiers must go to France.
With all these activities drawing unHn
our man power in increasing volume,
it will become more and more reces-
sary, from week to week and from
month to month, as long as the war
lasts, for each of US not s. engaged
to readjust and reorganize as the
circumstances require. More effec-
tive than any law that can he cncact-
ed b ythe national government is the
force of public opinion. The besc
agency for the solution Of these prob
lens is the agency of community ac-
ton. If the people of a community
1esove that a thing shall be done,
they will find the means of doing it. !
7 here is no power in the government
II create labor, nor have we yet |
reached the point of national peril
where it is necessary to conscript Ia
Dor, or to require farmers by law to
grow certain crops. The true test Of .
a democracy is its ability to meet a
local emergency without The cOmpul- !
sion of a national law. At any rate.
it is impossible this year to organize
a system of federal administration .
CT agricultural labor, but it is easily .
possible for each state, each commun- /
itv and each neighborhood to solve its .
cwn problem. Notwithstanding labor
last year, production was .
realty increased; the situation this
car is but little, if any, more diff
cllt, but the more difficult it be
comes, the more necessity ther is for
snited community action.
CLARENCE OUSLEY,
Assistant Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23
dams ge to airLlanes.

Gamt ge to airIianes.
+. Ellington + oia near Houston, a
few days ago, 3 cadet Observed an
idle plane resting outside a hangar,
and climbed in the seat { r short
nap. The ships engine was dead, and
the only live thing about the fler was
the cadet, and he was soon Catching
a -yj,'k" But suddenly something hap
pened and when attendants disen-
gagged him from beneath the machine
he was taken to the hospital with 4
sprained ankle and numerous bruises
about his head, face and body.
A guest of wind had blown the air
plane upside down and N the cadets
efforts to straighten out what he mis-
took for tail spin he had landed
underneath. The machlna was almost
week.
The Royal Flying Corps stationed
at the British camps around Fort
Worth aerly learned that the girl
students at Texas Christian Univer-
sity there enjoyed their stunts and
1i;ey made daily calls in that vicinity.
In his eagerness to please the girls,
one young Canadian-airman went too
low and struck a flagpole on enc of
the buildings. This caused him to
swerve and land On the roof. The
plane was demolished and the aviator
badly bruised.
At Large Charles, La, an aviator
fell upon an automobile, killing its
driver and wrecking the airplane. The
aviator was only sliGt..'y injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23

lere is a widespread movement tc
obilize town men of farm expert
{ .ce for few days at time, OF
certain days Of the week, during
e periods of lane; strain, in plant
g, cultlvating or harvesting. That
as done successfully last year in
any of the grain regions, and in
me places the stores were closed for
70 or three days at a time and every
ody joined in saving the crops. This
l. not the best farm labor the town
4 en- are not hard" bu. they can al;
K asst work few hours a day and in
-le aggregate they can furnish the
r ecessary man power for emergen
IS.
Boys Working Reserve - Many
.ousands of schoolboys between 1G
ID 20 years of age have been en-
Jlled to do farm work. This is n0t
le best labor, but it will serve IN an
nergency. In many places last year
lie boys after a few days learned to
quite skillful in certain farm tasks.
f the farmers will be patient with
hem they can become very useful.
Women on Farms-For many Of the
lighter labors on the farm, sucl. as
lairying, vegetable cultivation and
ruit gathering, women can render ef-
icient service. They have been sue
essful in such endeavors in many
,laces throughout the United States.
lost important of all women can re-
eve the men in the towns so that
hey may go to the farms temporar-
" or for a few days.
Idlers and Loafers-In many places
heriffs and town marshals are rig
lily enforcing local laws against Va
rancy and loafing. In most towns
, is against the law to loaf on the
treets. A rigid enforcement Of such
'ws will compel able-bodied men to
nd work of some sort, and, whether
ley go to the farms or find othe.
the effect will be TO 70.
ase labor and increase the man ooN\
: of the country. In view of the 4
emand for labor, it is proper fo1
mmunities, by law or by public SEN
ment, to insist that every man,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23

To the Editor:
If there is no farm labor problem
in the region of your circulation you
need not trouble to read this letter
If there is such a problem. YOU may
find some suggestions worth devsi-
oping as applicable to conditions in
your territory.
The Draft-As now operated the
military draft will make the least
possible drain upon farm labor. Dis
trict boards are encouraged by the
War Department to reconsider cases
of wrong classification. That is to
say. where skilled farm laborers or
farm managers have been placed III
Class | on account of misunderstood
ing or lack of appreciation of the
needs of the farmers, the boards are
encouraged to reconsider meritorious
applications supported by facts anC
affidavits made by responsible citi
zens. The provost marshal generals
order of March u directs local boards
in furnishing their quotas for the new
draft, to leave to the last all man ir
Class I who are assiudously and con-
tinuously engaged in agriculture. I'm
der this order, it is not likely that any
man actually engaged in agriculture
will be called, even though he be ir
Class I, before this years crops are
The furlough rules just
give further relief by per
hitting men to return to farms fol
work, and provide fol
groups of soldiers who can be spared
rom military camps to go into sur
,ounding regions to perform farm la
,or for a short period.
Town Men of Farm Experience
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23
FREAK ACCIDENTS
BEFALL FL|ERS
(By Associated .Press)

Dallas, Tex, April 23.-Aside from
the hazards incident to plotting an
army airplane several thousand feet
above the earth, avators stationed at
tie several training fields il. Texas
lave experienced a number OF freak
accidents. While in no instance have
such accidents been fatal to the young
fllers, they have cost the British and
American governments considerable in
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23
Today's Casualties.
(By Associated Pressl

(By Associated Pressl
Washington, April 23.-The casual
ties announced today were two killed
in action, one died of wounds and four
from disease, and nine severely and
twent-seven slightly wounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23
Two Added to Cyclops List.

Washington, April 23.-Two addi-
,ons to the passenger list of the mis-
lg naval collier Cyclops were an
ounced today by the Navy Depart
ent. They are Gunner Chatfield c.
anley. Chicago, and Carpenter John
:. Croft, Grand Island, Neb.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23

How TO Deal With the Professional
I.oafer and Tramp Is a Problem
Which Must BE Considered by All
Agricultural Communication
Law Against Migrants.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-23
OUSLEy ASKS FOR UNITY
Of ACTION On LABOR

THE DRAFT AND IT'S EFFECTS,
BOYS AND WOMEN ON FARMS,
AND UNUSUAL METHODS OF
SECURING LABOR IN WAR
TIME ARE OUTLINED.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-07
MACHINE GUNNER ,5EpYINcN FRANcE-
Ha.H'|I. ..'.a'-..Nl1aa.s. 1aa.s....aI.s1-.-.,..~.. | 0la7 BY I IARThuR euf EnpfYl

ing ali around 1t. These puffs appeared like tiny balls of cotton while after each burst could be heard dull "plop." The sergeant of my platoon Informed us that 1t was German air plane and wondered how he could tell from such distance because the plane seemed like a little black speck in the sky l expressed my doubt as to whether # was English, French or Ger. man. With look of contempt he fur ther informed us that the allied anti. aircraft shells when exploding emitted white smoke while the German shells gave forth blacg smoke, and. as he ex- pressed 1t, Tt must be an AlIemand be- cause our pom-poms are shelling. and l know our batteries are not off their bally nappers and are certainly not strafeing our own planes, and another piece of advice-don't chuck your weight about until you've been up the line and learnt s9metling
 l Immediately quit "chucllng my weight about" from that time on.
 Just before reaching reserve billets we were marching along, laughing. ane singing one of Tommys trench ditties