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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

WAUKESHM Wis. May 2j-
What is the explanation Of the Rob-
erts-Lusk triangle, which has
brought death to one, bitterness and
grief to two others, and has taken
Grace Lusk into the courtroom to
show cause why the state should not
take her life also? The woman in
Waukesha who knew Grace Lusk
before the tragedy has a theory She
has been called by the defense as a
witness. Explaining this. she says:
Miss Lusks attorneys called me be
cause | began the preface 20 DR.. Rob
erts book tthe cow book) and Grace
took it up where / left off | didn't
care to proceed with it," In Wow Of
the evidence this further statement
by her will be OF interest:
BY Helen Haight.
The psychological mind might
easily and plausIby trace the entire
Lusk affair and its eliminating
tragedy to an ordinary criticism
made several years ago by Mrs. Rob
erts, the murdered woman. when
she first saw Miss Lusk, but scarcely
knew who she was.
Five years ago. into the little town
og Waukesha came Grace Lnsk'
school teacher, age 81 holding col
lege degrees from American and Eu-
ropean institutions Of learning, a
woman of rare intelligence ana a
brilliant conyersatiOnalist.
She was at once besouGht by CLUB
women and cultivated by those VINO
desired to snatch such crumbs OF in
tellect as she chose to scatter in their
midst Shortly after her arrival IN
town Miss Lusk was given niue
, oarty by a group of representative
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

overhear their conYersatIon, and 10
Mrs Roberts remark may be traced
the cause of her untimely end
A woman's pride was wounded
Her taste and physical appearance
had been assailed and such wounds
do not heal readily.
Three years later Grace Lusk was
sought by the doctor to write the
preface fora textbook which he was
preparing on, the study of cows.
From a purely commercial stand
point she accepted his proposition
and started the work.
Sought TO "Gct Even"
with Mrs. Roberts remark Of
three years before still ranking in
her memory, she steeled herself 10
accept the attentions or the doctor
just Ito get even"
But II must be remembered that
this was the woman's first experience
in receiving the attentions Of man,
and the sensation. the wonder of it,
amazed even the woman herself. The
doctor, flattered that the brilliant
and capable teacher was apparently
pleased to accept his advances
showed more and more plainly his
preference for her society
Suddenly the teacher perceived
| that this was the nourishmsrt fol
which her heart had been starving
| for years and with horror, almost a
the same instant, she realized tha
she had no moral right to accept II
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

tine big thrill to tha world, and il
airy little enthusiasm visited you
about the perioG mentioned, you
know what was the cause
Composing the 100 couples were
100 limUer laos Of the American e.
r.. and 100 lissome lassies Of Lon
don. And laughing. lightsome
lovely lot they were. l.. yes.
Sanks Organized Party.
The boys organized the party with
The help Of one of the many Ladies
Bountiful to Ianks. Mrs Sherwood
Of Fairfax court, Redcliffe gardens.
Mile, Amy Ellis. professional dan
seuse, who led the gayety at the
first A. +. +. dance was again on
hand and Sergeant NJ once
more presided as major domo, Then
there was Murray's Jazz band, solid
ebony, TO give the st. Nitus and
Jerks so necessary to a successful
Yank hop.
We wanted to make this real
American" the handsome sergeant
said to me at the dsnce-for your
STAFF correspondent was there on
the spot-whilc we watched siiken
ankles and tightly wound puttees re-
poating the curious evolutions Of the
trench trot.
so we thought we'd bust out with
few hesitations and glides and
dips just to show the girls what's
possible in a ballroom. Then we
thought we should have a big sur
prise for tho evening, a brand nepa
dance, something to make history,
get me? And there you have the
trench trot! Oh, boy. look at 'em,
would you?
How You Dance II.
From calculating scientific
standpoint it was an interesting
demonstration. The trench trot
seems to be a combination OF the
Castle walk and the lame duck. with
u little sashay now and then as IL
you're following the zig-zag of a
trench bay. Some of the boys even
put a few extras into one. one Yank
WHO must have been down in Lor-
raine faxed a fan now and then
You know how the duckboards are
down there. Pretty realistic, his
show was.
suppose when the boys write
pack home about the party they'll |
say; Dear Gladys-We went to
little dance Saturday night. Moth |
hg much doing because we cant |
spare the time to take interest in |
'nch things. Well. ] hope you are I
ceiling well. They had a pretty good |
nnoh at the dance. ! got your fine |
etter yesterday telling how you're /
hard every day at war work |
lhd ! don't want you to think our |
work is only going to dances. That .
vas n Yer duh dance
NO, no IL was one Of the shut /
IleSt' shruggliest, keep on /
'ancing-oh-dear ain't-it-entrancing |
hops you ever did see.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26
BUILDING SLOWED DOWN
Close Of War VIII See Unpreccdcnt.
cd Activity, Convention Believes.
Special to the World

Special 70 the World.
NUSKOGEE, May 25--Home build
ing iR oklahoma has slowed down
as a result Of the war aud there is
an alarming shortage Of houses in
the larger cities, speakers declared
here today at joint convention Of
the Oklahoma Building and Loan
association and lumber dealers Of
the southwest Seventy-fiye dele
gates were in attendance II was
predicted that there would be an
era. Of building never before equaled
as soon as the war ends.
Officers Of The Building and hoaN
association were reelected. W. NJ
Malone Of Durant is president J.
n. Moorchead OF Kansas city was
one of the principal speakers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26
Dainty Articles for the Baby

An assortment OF infant caps
from size II 10 IS In all-over
embroidery and organdy: lace
and tuck trimming; regular 81
and $1.25 caps. Monday EOr
only for ....,...,,....
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

The real trouble with Russia is
that there are so many Russians
there,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
Army Dentistry.

One Of the discoveries of the war
has been the number of defective
teeth among men otherwise fit, says
the Evening Standard. England is the
worst-dentured Of any civilized nation.
An authority states that one-tenth of
our armies are constantly i~ncapacitat-
ed through teeth troubles. This figure
might be less but for the fact that the
soldier has a prejudice against army
den~tistry-he has an idea 1t is trough
and ready" Trench mouth makes raw
ages among British soldiers, whereas
among others-the Canadians, for in
staEce-it has been practically elm
mated. A dentist suggests that we
should have panel dentists like panel
doctors. and he would commence with
the children and take the evil at its
source.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
BIG LIVING ROOM
ALWAYS POPULAR
One of Most Essential Features
of Modern Home.
LIGHT AND AIR IMPORTANT
Furnishings That obstruct Ventilation
and Accumulate Dust Are Detri-
ment to Both Comfort and
Health.
BY WIN. A. RADFoRD.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building. for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufactures, he
Is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries
TO William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago. Ill, and only enclose
three-cent stamp for reply.
The living room, where for the most
part the family life centers, is undoubt-
eddy the most important apartment in
the entire house, and to It's arrange
ment and furnishing careful attention
should be given, lest through over-or-
namentation and elaboration of detail
1t lose the simple CHEEKY atmosphere
shat should be it's chief Characteristic,
and without which 1T lacks the most
essential asset to its success.
We of the present generation have
come 20 a realizing sense of the i'm
portance of fresh air, and perfect ven
tilation in our homes, and the houses
of today are happily being built with
q view to obtaining all the air and
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
STRANGE INCIDENT OF WAR
How Two Young Enelishmen Joined
Army Together, Fought Together,
and Were Killed Together.

More than once attention has been
directed in u columns to the curious
meetings, and condolences, often
stranger than fiction, brought about
by the war.
Sometimes these are happy, more
often tragic. Strangely enough, 1. is
the tragic story which is frequently
the more interesting.
One of the most remarkable in this
category concerns two young soldiers
who recently made the supreme sac
rifice. They were Lance Corporal Will
liam Roe and Lance Corporal George
Roe. Both were Englishmen. but ma
tives of widely separated parts, and
in no way related to each other.
Bearing the same surname, the lads
were twenty years of age. Each
worked for a cooperative society,
and was called to the colors on the
same day. They were drafted to the
same unit. became great chums, and
received their first stripe together.
After going to the front they were
buried by the same shell, but came out
unharmed. A couple OF months later
this experience was repeated, but, un-
fortunately with less happy results.
The lads were killed at the same mo-
ment.-Montreal Herald.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

black and a mixture of West Indian,
negro and Spanish blood. In Curacao
there apparently is more pure West
Indian and negro blood than In many
Of the other islands of the West In
dian islands.
The negroes themselves are a pleas
ant, agreeable race In Curacao, SEEM
ing TO have felt the influence Of the
thrifty Dutch, for many years.
Dutch Is the official language Of the
island. of course, though English is
mostly spoken. The natives speak
Dutch and English slightly and have
a peculiar mixture of French, Span
ish, Dutch and Indian that is their
chief tongue. This language is very
crude and is never learned, simply alb
sorbed.
Scenes upon the streets Of Willem-
stad are certain to entertain every n
who has come here for the first visit.
but always clean, and the views along
them form an interesting study.
In the hotels the food, though not
always Of the best quality, is cooked
very well and Is served In an appetite
ing way. Considering the prices
charged by the hotels and the prices
which they are required to pay for
the food, the fare Is very good.
Outside of Willemstad itself there
Is little to interest anyone. The
island receives a small rainfall. Luck
lily for the inhabitants, Wiilemstad is
a free port, and they therefore r
able to import many foods and goods
without having to pay much more for
them than cost at their point Of orig
ination.
The Dutch government maintains
200 soldiers from Holland and an equal
number of native militia at Willem-
stad. This force acts under the COM
mand of the governor and Is for serv-
ice In all parts Of the island. The
peaceful nature of the islanders, how
ever, seems to make the maintenance
Of this force a needless expense.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
WISE UTILIZATION OF MILK
a Feed That Can Be Used Read
lily for Humans.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
We need to produce pork and we
need to produce meat Of all kinds, but
we must be able to do 1t without feed
ing vast quantities of materials that
can be used in their present form more
efficiently for human food. In convert
ing skim milk into pork there is a loss
of material, as all the nutrients In the
skim milk are not recovered In the
pork. Some are converted into bone
and muscle, some into heat to keep
the body temperature. and some into
energy for maintaining the functions
OF the body. From the standpoint of
the worlds food supply, 1t is not eco
nomical: 1t Is not right tn use, n
.essarily, for stock feed. q food that
can be used readily for human beings.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
KIDDING FARMS
OF old STUMPS
Where Tough Obstacles Are Re-
moved Land Is Available for
Crop Cultivation.
there IS NO BEST METHOD"
Pine and Fir Are Very Resistant to
Decay and Roots viii Remain
Sound for Lifetime-Best to
Clear Field Gradually.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Stumps occupy valuable land foster
the growth of weeds, since in order
to keep the land in their vicinity clean
much hard labor is necessary mar the
appearance of otherwise smooth fields,
and hence reduce the selling price of
a farm; furnish shelter for harmful
insects and animals; and prevent the
efficient use of modern machinery.
Stumps may be removed by burning,
by explosives, by mechanical means,
or by a combination of any or all these
three methods. There is no "best
method" Of Kidding land of stumps,
and the selection of a method for their
removal should be determined only af-
ter Il consideration of factors In
volved.
Hardwoods Easier to Remove.
Most hardwoods decay so that they
can easily be removed within ten years
from the time of logging, provided the
stumps are kept from sprouting. Most
pine and fir stumps, on the other
hand, are very resistant to decay.
Their main roots will remain sound a
lifetime. The small roots of any
stump will decay in a few years and
with them out of the way the cost of
stumping is reduced.
Often It is best to stump the field
partially rather than to attempt to get
all the stumpS out at one time. For
instance, In IA field where there are a
few large stumps scattered about and
many smaller ones, it might be advis-
able at first to remove only the smaller
ones. Sometimes just by the removal
of a few troublesome stumps that OBJ
struct the way one can do fair work
ia %cultiyating a stump field.
1t is usually considered more ex-
pensive to remove a stump that has
burned to the surface Of the ground
that a similar sound stump. In order
to pull such a burned stump it is neces-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

and they like to have a comfortable
place to wash. The old-fashioned plan
near the pump may never go out of
fashion on farms in hot weather. but
for about nine months in the year a
special Mushroom provided with hot
and cold water On tap is a modern ne
cesSity on the farm.
The rooms upstairs intended for the
family are in the front part Of the
house, and space for farm help in the
room at the head of the back stair. In
fact, there are two bedrooms upstairs
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
ARABlA's PLACE ON THE MAP
"CradIe Of Islam" Of Great Importance
In the Aspirations Of Warning
Countries.

At the junction of the Tigris and Eu-
pirates rivers-a hundred miles from
the Persian CUFFS the town of Cur
ma. The few tourists who in ante-bel-
lum days sailed past Gurna were told
to look with reverence at the spot, for
here was the original Garden OF Eden,
writes John Van Ess In Asia Magazine.
In December, 1914, the British took
Gurna and for some time, at least, for
the first time, Arabia was put on the
map.
The advance which British arms
have made u The End of the arab is
important In proportion as the Ger
mans regarded Arabia as important.
Arabia looms large on the Teutonic
horizon because 1t is the door to EMIT
t~eleuropa," and because 1t is the cradle
of Islam. Since Islam Is professed
by the majority Of the population In
Turkey and 63,00O,000 Of Indians and
20,00o,0O0 Of Russians and 24.OO0.OOO
In the East Indies and 100000 In
Egypt and 100000 In China-Islam
was considered worthy Of an attempt
at wedlock, holy or nnholy. If you
look at the map Of the Mediterranean
you will see that Cyrus seems to have
a great finger which points just to
where Asia Minor bends down sharp
ly to form the Syrian coast. Napo-
leon noticed this more than a hun
dred years ago and suggested that
there lay the key to any situation
which would involve that part Of the
world. Follow the finger and it is
significant that the objective of the
British Palestine and Mesopotamian
campaign was Aleppo. Thence draw
the line across and you draw with al
most uncanny accuracy the northern
linguistic boundary of Arabia.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

for example, in many Southern local
tiles artificial incubation for cow
peas is unnecessary'and in sections Of
the middle West bacteria which thrive
on the roots of clover and alfalfa are
already present.
Artificial incubation can be accom-
plished by spreading soil from a we'll
legume which is to be grown has been
successful, upon the new land to be
planted with that legume, and also by
the use of pure cultures of the prop
er bacteria. The United States de-
partment of agriculture is prepared to
supply enough of the pure culture to
inoculate one bushel of seed, and this
culture can be obtained In bottles
which contain complete directions for
use. Application blanks for these cul-
lures may be obtained from the depart
ment at Washington, ID. G. Pure cul-
lure can also be obtained. either free
or at small cost, from the various ex-
pertinent stations.
Too much attention cannot be given
to the preparation Of the field for legu-
minous crops. In a well-prepared seed
bed the young plants get the best start
and the necessary bacteria will thrive.
Sour soils hinder and often entirely
prevent the development of the bene-
fetal soil organisms. To remedy this
condition an application Of lime is nee
essary. Any kind of lime may be used
TO advantage, but usually finely ground
limestone is applied.
When a field is known to contain the
bacteria suitable for a certain legume
crop-for example, alfalfa-shown by
the presence Of numerous nodules upon
the roots Of alfalfa plants growing
there, the soil is desirable for the in
oculation of ether fields upon which
alfalfa Is TO he sOwn for the first time.
Such soil, well sifted, car readily be
applied to the new field through the
fertilizer attachment on a drill. Two
hundred pounds or more of sifted field
soil will be sufficient for an acre and
Is best applied through the hoes.
Broadcasting the soil by hand will re-
quire a larger quantity and Is best
done In the early morning, late eve
ming, or on cloudy days, as the suns
rays arc injurious 10 tine Ducteria in
the thin layer of inoculated soil thus
exposed to it. The field should be
Immediately narrowed after broadcast
ing the soil. Transferring field soil
from any considerable distance Is e
pensive and subject to the danger Of
introducing troublesome weeds, insects
and plant diseases.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

quantities, so that plenty of storage is
required, and it should be cool, if not
cold. For this reason farm cellars
should be partitioned off into compart-
ments in order to have rooms for diff
ferent purposes.
c~onveniences for Workers.
The floor plans of this house show
c~onveniences for farm help, both on
the first and second floors. On the
first floor is a washroom with lockers,
so that each nan may have a separate
cupboard for his extra clothing. All
farm hands like to have a place to
keep their small belongings under lock.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

light possible in each and every apart
ment. Frequently, however, rooms in
which the ventilation and light have
been carefully attended to are robbed
of their healthful atmosphere through
the nature of the furniture employed
and thus it will be seen that the equip
ment of a room is quite as important
as it's construction, and it is this point
above all others that the housewife
must bear in mind in the arrange
ment of the living room.
Foes to Comfort and Health.
The living rooms of yesterday were
adorned with heavy curtains, fringed
window cornices, crowds of ornaments,
chimney boards and other devices for
keeping out the air, as well as mante'
curtains, picture throws, and several
other dust accumulators, and it seems
unfortunate that in many homes of
the present some of these same unde-
sirable adjuncts are still used, and no
doubt will continue to be, until all
housekeepers come to a realizing
knowledge of their detriment to com
fort as well as to health.
The stable living room is just as
popular with the rural women as 1t is
in the cities. Notice the amplitude of
the living apartments in the farm
house illustrated. Here we have a
full two-story country house, 81 by 81
feet 6 inches in size, including the pro-
lection at the back. 1t Is square built
and is covered with a hip roof. The
plan is designed especially for the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
SOIL BACTERIA FOR
LEGUMES Is NEEDED
Provide Essential Organisms by
Pure Culture incubation.
Can Be Accomplished by Spreading
Soil From Weli-E established Field
Upon New land-Sour Soils
Should Be Given Lime.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of ~Agriculrure.)
For the most successful growth of
alfalfa, clover, beans, peas and other
leguminOus crops the proper kinds Of
bacteria should be abundant In the
soil. When new legumes are grown
for the first time in a locality the soil
should be inoculated with the proper
bacteria by artificial incubation. In
some regions soils r already sup
piled with the proper soil organisms
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

farm. Farm houses differ from town
houses In many respects. They are
built for business as well as for resi-
,lence purposes, but the comforts of
home are not to be sacrificed to accom-
1odate business.
This plan is arranged to keep the
,prm -ork in the real so far as posi-
bic, leaving the front VI the house to
family comfort and sociability. There
- a wide rear entrance to the cellar
because a farm house cellar is the
most important part Of the house. The
cellar entrance should be wide, with
.asy concrete steps leading down to a
Ifoot door. Household supplies IN
he country are provided In wholesale
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
STRIVE FOR MORE CHICKENS
Whether War Continues or Not There
viii Be Good Demand for Eggs
and Poultry.

Larger poultry yards, better poul-
try house. more poultry feed and
layers should be planned for next
year. Whether the war continues or
ends next year there will be a de-
mand and good prices for eggs and
poultry. These foods should be
served on farmers tables and other
foods saved.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05

sary to dig the earth away In order to
attach the pulling cables, or IL a root
hook is used considerable time will be
lost in getting each root separately.
If u burned stump Is to be removed by
dynamite, several charges will be
necessary, With the unburned stump
a single charge of explosive is usually
sufficient to shoot 1t clear of the
ground or to crack 1t so that it can be
removed with a puller.
Stump With Sound Top.
It also requires less power to pull a
portion 81 n stump with a sound top
than a similar portion without such
a top, because of the greater leverage
which can be obtained by hitching at
the top. When the top OF a stump is
decayed and the roots are still sound,
it is as Hard to remove as one burned
to the ground.
Tap-rooted stumps that cannot be
burned in the ground may be pulled
entire or shattered with dynamite and
pulled, or else blasted clear Of the
ground by explosives. If blasted, the
dynamite would best be placed In a
hole bored in the tap root. When an
electric blasting outfit Is used good
work can be done by placing charges
on opposite sides of the tap root and
firing simultaneously.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-12-05
Not Interested.

"What is Niblick's attitude toward
gasolineless Sundays, which have now
been abolished3"
strictly academic.s
"What do you mean by that7"
"He doesn't own a car and never ex-
poets to W one. and having G cork
leg he never strolls along the high
ways."-Birningham Age-Herald.