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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Over There and Here

Amsterdam reports that Kar
Liebnecht, anti-kaiser socialist, /:
to be given his liberty. Junkerdon
relents as defeat advances.
Three meatless days are the rule
in Hungary ana the remaining foul
carry short rations Of meat. Hun.
gary for peace? Sure thing.
Lo, the poor Indian, sets a hot
pace for paleface patriots down Ok.
lahoma Way. Last reports give In
dams credit for $4,000, 900 subscrip-
tons to the Liberty loan.
Official retail prices for cured ba-
con in England is 80 cents pound
In Omaha the fair price makers
think 81 cents is Just right. From
which it may be inferred that money
comes easier here.
Despite the wreck and ruin of up
standing things in Rheims, $4,000
600 gallons of wine have been saved
from the thirsty outlets Of the Huns
Enough to celebrate unconditional
surrender" and then some.
A writer in the New York Times
traces the nickname "doughboy
back 233 years to a book entitled
The Buccaneers Of America"
printed In London in 1885. The term
then applied to primitive cakes OF
bread called by the English dough
boys"
Private Larry Halleran, United
States army, of Flushing, L. l., tried
to enlist 81 times before breaking in.
Doctors said he was shy on kidneys,
but the 5Sth medic let him go to it.
An Omaha boy, minus a few toes
on one foot, had a similar expert
ence, but not so many trials. Army
and navy recruiting officers turned
him down. so did the draft doctors
and the transport units. Still the
persistent scrapper managed to get
in while the doctors were looking
the other way, and is now in France
doing his bit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
The Day We Celebrate.

Edgar E. Calvin, federal manager
of the Union Pacific and other west
ern railroads, born at indianapolis
90 years ago.
Brewer F. McCague, secretary
McCague Investment company,
born 1874.
Charles G. Morgan, vice president
of the c. w. Hull company, born
1877.
John Kenneth Caldwell, United
State consul at Vladivostok, born in
Japan (of American parents), 81
years ago.
Congressman Frederick H. Gillett
of Massachusetts, leader of the re-
publican minority in the house, born
at Westfeld. Mass, 81 years ago.
William c. Potter, Chicago min
ing expert and fnancier, born in
Chicago 43 years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

The Germans do the Americans in the Ar
gonne region the high honor of massing troops,
artillery and all other forms of opposition TO
prevent their coming through. And each day
the Yankee boys gain little more ground, in
spite of the Huns utmost resistance, and soon
we will hear that the wide door to German re-
treat has been closed by Hunter Liggett's army.
The critics who thought the Americans had
been picked to take care OF quiet, unimportant
sector had better study the map.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Storeyette of the Day.

1t was the sweet scent of the lilies
in the conservatory, the beauty of
the Young girls hair, or the excel
lent champagne he had taken at sup
per that led to his proposing to the
obscurity beneath a palm.
ut cannot be-" she said. II am
unworthy of you"
ooh, rubbish" said he.
at is true; it is true" And she
sighed.
you a:e an angel" he said ar
IDENTIFY.
mo, no; you are wrong" said the
girl. Il am vain, idle, silly, utterly
unfit to be your helpmate through
life"
He laughed lightly, then said, in
a SOOTHING voice:
why. this is sheer madness.
What sort of a wife do you think l
ought to have?"
"A very wise, deliberate, practical
woman" she replied, zone able to
live on your salary ashington
Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Major Maher's Alden.

Omaha, Oct. 14.-To the Editor of
The Bee: have been relieved as
depot quartermaster. Omaha, Neb.,
and am under orders for extended
field service, and before I depart 1
desire to express my appreciation for
the many kindnesses extended to me
personally and to express my great
appreciation for the staunch support
your paper has given everything that
went to help in the great cause we
are all interested in.
While your reporters have been
alert to get all information possible
pertaining to military matters, they
never violated any request that was
made not to publish information
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

that was impaired to them. ! can
assure you that, no matter where
my orders may take me, l shall not
forget the editor Of The Bee and his
able corps of assistants. You cer-
tainly can feel proud Of the fearless
manner In which you presented the
issues involved in this crisis and for
the unlimited space you have volun-
tarily given to every patriotic en-
deavor.
beg to remain, with very great
respect, sincerely your friend.
JOHN MAHER,
Major Quartermaster's Corps.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Duplication Of stars and service flags causes
confusion but perhaps it does no harm. An
illustration in point is brought up by the death
Of an Omaha newspaper man who formerly
worked on The Bee, leaving his employment
with us for an officers training camp. Failing
to make commission, he returned to work on
The Bee, and then on another. paper, but again
gave up his position to go into the balloon
school. Whose service flag should carry his
star?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
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&Aw8aN
''Seax."

Omaha, Oct. s.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: Attention has been called
to the definition with historical al
lusion) Of the old word ''Seax" in
the Century dictionary. which in
these days Of "parleying" with the
German enemy SENS to bear partic-
ular significance to the case at hand:
"Seax, n. curved one-edged
sword or war knife used by Ger
manic and Celtic peoples; specific
ally, the largest weapon of this sort
having a blade sometimes 20 inches
in length
They invited the British to .
parley and banquet on Salisbury
plain, where, suddenly drawing out
their seaxes, concealed under their
long coats-being crooked swords,
the emblem Of their indirect pro-
ceedings-they made their inno-
cent guests with their blood pay
the shots Of their entertainment"
(Fuller Oh. Hist, l. v. 25.)
The Germans may have "seax"
concealed somewhere about their
clothes, and 1t might be we'll to defer
all diplomatic conversation until
they have been submitted to thor
ougll search. c. F. M.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
One Year Ago TODAY in the War.

German naval forces occupied the
Russian islands in the Gulf of Riga.
British under Field Marshal Haig
continued a vigorous offensive in
Flanders.
French troops reported successful
in several attacks on German lines
at Verdun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
The latest measure of coal conservation pr

The latest measure OF coal CONSERVATION pro-
poses to increase supply by conserving the
booze drunk in the vicinity of the coal mines
Is the output of the coal miners greater in dry
Kansas than in wet Illinois? That ought to be
susceptible of proof one way or'the other right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

The superiority of The Bees new war map
OF the western battle front is attested by the
crowds who are studying it daily Take look
at the map just west of the main entrance IN
the Farnam side OF the Bee building
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Charley" Schwab's earnestly expressed wish
to "give the kaiser one damned good kick" con-
tains no more of profanity than did Major Whit
tlesey's response to the request that he surren-
der, and finds an acho in just as many American
hearts
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
This Day in History.

l78l-Cornwallis made a vain at
tempt to escape with his army from
Yorktown across the river to
Gloucester point
lS45-United States government
proposed to the republic of Texas
a treaty of annexation.
lS7O-French city of scissors
surrendered to the Germans after
four days bombardment.
188S-"Long John" Wentworth,
who established the first newspaper
in Chicago, died in Chicago. Born
at Sandwich, N. H., March S, 1915.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Turkey is tagging little, buoyed up by false
hopes engendered by the Berlin will-o the-wisp,
but it will not be long until the crescent is low
cred in submission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Prince Max, having played his little part and
proved hivver, is to get the hook. The kaiser
has plenty of gold bricks, but finds trouble in
locating customers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Omaha's firemen are showing commendable
spirit of patience and it is up to the citizens to
reward them by providing for the increase in
pay at the earliest chance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Timely lettings and Reminders.

I,JJot1 Jay OF tHc great war.
The Italian Parliament has fixed
today as the date for resuming its
sessions.
A provincial conference of Cath
Nolics is to be held in ST. Louis to-
day to consider plans for the nation
wide campaign to be launched next
month to raise a $40 100000 fund
for \ ar camp community service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

A quarter of million soldiers month iron
America will continue to land in France, Just t'
show the Huns that we mean it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Lenine and Trotzky are reported to be quar-
relng. 1t must be for sheer love of it, for there
is nothing left in Rustia under their control
worth fussing about.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Hoover's cali for saving food will be more
than ever imperative, now that the war Is to
continue Do not waste food
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

A soldier with foot six inches broad has
beep located at Camp Grant Wait till he step:
on "Germany's sacred soil"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

A separate note will be sent to Austria; but
why distinguish between the two great criml-
mails? Treat them alike.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Another thing worth remembering is that
Our allies, Great Britain, France and Italy, will
also have voice in the final peace sayso.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Ludendorff flew into rage and threatened
to resign when he heard the news from wash
ehgton. Now, isn't he the testy fellow?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
In Omaha 30 Years Ago TODAY.

The Omaha club gave reception
in its new quarters to its members
and their families.
The AUTOMATICALLY Packing
company bought their first cattle
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Left to the decision OF Foch, the prospect
for the kaiser getting a rest is decidedly remote
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
CHEEKY CHAFF.

Mrs. ADO you do all your own bak-
ing nowadays?
Mrs. B.-No. indead All can afford
is to make "patty-cakes" for the baby
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Still, many people would have been saved
lot of worry had the second answer gone first
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
He's the tldiest man I know.

what makes you think SOP"
He can even I'll the grease cups on
his car and not get most Of the grease on
htmself'-Detroit Free Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Well, Kaiser Bill, now you know!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

girl II he has his wife with him"
Decidedly not"
Besides he can get an eyeful out Of
one corner IL he's at all h."--Cin.
cinnati Enquirer
I'm the other life,' said the theorist
I'VE simply develop the tastes we have had
in this"
''Ha" said one Of his hearers, that's
hard on the Observation-Disclosures Amer
lean.
"Our coins are not as artistic In appear
ance as they used to be-"
Perhaps not. But you're not supposed
to keep them about you SO long. Wash
ington Star.
Creditor-You couldn't ride around in
your fine automobile IL you paid your
honest debts
Debtor-That's so. I'm glad you look at
IT in the same light that I do.-Boston
Transcript.
Even a bad architect could not spoil
police court building"
why not?"
because no matter what he does with
the plans, II is bound to be fine place.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Peck says his life was ruined by two
women"
How was that7"
"One did not marry him and one did"
-Boston TRANSCRIPT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

"A man should not stare at . pretty
girl II he has his wife with him."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Besides he can get an eyeful out of
one corner IL he's at all smooth. Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04
SPORT
SALAD

A a5-ynrsi end run for . touch
down was ono Of the high spots In
the football exhibition at Camp
Lewis saturday when the soldiers
walloped the Oregon Aggi.a. &c to 6.
Halfhack Boyd did the trick. O. A.
g. annexed her one and only touch.
down tn the first quarter. when
Bailey made successful so-yard
run. Elmer Leader. cx.unlversity
man. played fine defensive tackle
for Camp Lcyss.
Sailors Mt the naval trimming
camp. Guaranteed BY the flu. aaw
soma good fiEtie mixes Saturday
night Instructor Leo Houck took
on Frankie Tucker The rest OF the
bin was made up OF competitive
company bouts.
Camp Lewis will play football
against Vancouver barracks at the
cantonrnent Nov, IL and journey
down to Vancouver for return en-.
EaRement December T. The soidiers
will probably go to Portland Nov. Is
10 play Nuitnomah Rgaln--at least
they have received the invitation.
II IN SO ciose to tho Vancouver date,
however. that other arrangements
may be made.
The Chicago naval reserves have
great football team. according TO
the dope. The jaoicies wailoped
Northwestern university Saturday.
Is to 0.
Claude Hunt. university coach,
who gtopped off Mt Minneapolis. Sat.
urday saw his old team from Carleton
college. reinforced by 81. Olaf. de.
feated by tho University Of Min
nesota. 80 TO Z.
Columbia university got under
way Saturday by defeating Am.
herst. FL 10 Z.
Other Saturday gridiron results
were: Dartmouth 6, syracuse "a.
Wisconsin 81, Beioit s. a. T. C. o;
Illinois 10. Iowa o; Swarthmore 90.
Pennsylvania IL: Chicago 3. Pur-
due Z.
Sam Langfori IL showing that his
heart Is located under the proper
rib. The Tar Baby has offered win.
lngly TO mix in the boxing fostivi.
ties for the benefit OF the United
War Work campaign.
Down Mt Camp Kearney the .erv.
Ice men all wore flu masks when
they saw the 18th artillery win
from the Gath by score OF 12 to z.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04

Berlin lcweirr now has world.
famous gold dinner service stolen
rom car Nicholas palace.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04

Football in Seattle Is jus, getting
under way.
That tn. the upper class variety
tho high school teams wero well oil.
ed when the fiu ban came along and
sent all the players home.
but with influenza almost mem
DRY out AZ the university. three fast
teams are being built up this week.
They are the student army training
corps. naval reserves and tho avia'
ton detachment
The season really got under way
sunday. when the blue Jackets defeat
ed the aylatorp. , to o. The public.
OF course. was barred. but when the
ban IL lifted. Seattle win be welcome
To Sit Ia on the fun.
The Lineup
Old Denny field has been put In
SHAPE. and there VIII be band music.
crowds and yelling young service
men.
Here's the Sunday lineup:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04
A NOTE FROM A GENERAL

Mr.. Sporting Ed: I figure you
want 20 put something In about me
after you hear what done. Now
/ read that the Yanks wanted Avi.
ators. got a golter. 30 must get
the goiter removed before l can fly
contempting fear. / intend TO have
my golfer cut out but IL so / viii
not join the flyer escadriiIe. When
a man gets golfer cut out for pa.
triotlc reasons he has done enough
! figure. That H. he had done more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04
OIL GIL DOBIE
OFF IN WHIRL
OF DUST, Ell?

Old Gil Doble is off In a whirl Of
dust.
The famous Seattle coach, who
left the University Of Washington
TO teach the Annapolis middles
Puget Sound style football. has his
men working IN true form. They
walloped the ST. Helena naval train.
ing school 60 10 0 Saturday.
OF course. nobody expected Do
bic'a sailors to lose tho game. bu, II
IL significant that they rolled up a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04
The sporting Editors Mail
by ALTMAN
BY AHERN

than a lot OF these birds.
Can you tell me thru your columns
II man gets an operation free IL
he says he is going to Join the avn
ators and does he have TO join after
he gets the operation performed?
Accept. sir. the renewed assur-
ances OF my high consideration.
w. ID. c.,
General Delivery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04
OH, BOY! GRDIRON
ALL CREASED UP

only last week 10 have W. c. Rose
burg. OF Franklin high. and Ernie
Murphy. ex university captain. take
the student soldiers In hand.
They have 900 men 10 pick from.
and Capt Aub. commanding officer.
has proved To he a regular fellow ia
that be- wants his men to play foot
BAH and Is giving them dril credit
for II.
Indications are that Seattle viii nee
some real Eridiron football MS soon as
the fiu bugs are duwncd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-04
CO score
WHY

CO score.
Why
Because last year the sport dope
STEERS got 10 figuring and discovered
that Gil'n team was the best scoring
organization In the whole country
that his men rolled up more scores
in the time invested than any other
eleven In the nation.
Dohle lost one game last year--the
first In 10 seasons IL was the first
game his middloa played.
This year hiH team wins its first
game. sc 20 0.
SO they're keeping an eye on
Doblc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02
RlDDELL LECTURES TO
BEGIN SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The first number OF The Riddeii
Lectures. beginning Sunday afternoon
at o'clock at the First Methodist
church, will be upon Science and
Religion" From 80 until time for
the lecture, the Guthrie Booster band
viii play. The program for the weel'
viii include five standard star course
ard chautauqua lectures, as follows;
Monday: The Science OF Charac-
ter Building New facts about brain
cells. the science OF suggestion. and
change OF heart.
Tuesday Man, Mind aud Divine
Healing. flow mind influences
aoly how emotions affect the blood;
how body reacts on soul PRAYER Of
lath
Wednesday Tho Psychology of
Success. Secret of power how to
ecquirc the clements Of success; a
winning personality and righteous
character
Thursday. "Hcredity and Pro-Na-
tai Culture Scientific cNgon'cs
ne psychic factor, law b genius alb
normal man, alcohol and horedity
Friday Child Culture by sug-
,sfon. Methods OF training de-
yolo ing mnd-powcr and talents;
right foramton vs. rcloration
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02
ADJUST BUSINESS TO WAR,
is TOPIC AT MEETING HERE

Washington March 2-Business re-
adjustment to war will be the general
subject for consideration at the sixth
annual meeting of the United states
Chamber OF Commerce in Chicago
April D, ia and l2. Plans for tho
meeting were announced today by the
beard of directors OF the organization
Financing the war, the railroads
centralized control Of industry and
shipping four critical questions
ol the day-wll be discussed. The
business men will deal with then
f~om the twofold roint of view OF MI
ing the governments requirements
but with the minimum disturbance tC
piivate industry.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02
|F BACK HURTS,
IF RHEUMATIC,
ACHING Bones
Then Try Prescription
C-2223. Many of Our
Readers Have Found
Relief and Cure.

Most folks forget that their system
needs a cleaning out of the uric acid
tnat produces that pain, backache'
swollen muscles and misery running
al over their body. rheumatism
see lessness, headache and all sorts
o. rheumatic twinges. Many of our
readers have found great relief and
The Prescription regulates ana
ton Drug Store, bottle of Preserlp-
ton C-2223. The demand has been so
great that it is kept all prepared with
the original directions pasted on the
bottle. indicating the dose even Tor
the worst cases. Prescription Drug
gsts toll us that Prescription C-222S
I drains out all uric from the system
aud pretty soon the rheumatic
lNiases fade IVA, aud you feel happy
once again. It has helped SO many
Of our headers that C-222&' is at least
worth while trying-Adyertlsem
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02

Gloucester y ! March f. From
3 mnolent country Town to one OF the
iaost active centors of the govern
uients shlpbuilding industry on the
Delaware river sums up the trans
formation which has been wrought
rere by the war. The swish Of shad
nets. which had been Glouscesters
main activity since the passing OF its
famous race track twenty-five years
ago. has given away to the ring OF
the electric riverter.
Uncle Sans participation in the war
was the signal for Gloucester's re-
awakening oven after the shad, which
used to seek it's shores, had deserted
he nearby river channel Two biG
shlpyards completed about that time
by Norwegian interests were immodi-
ately commandeercd by the United
States government They are now
ont ships for the merchant
fleet, thirty five per cent OF which mas
been contracted for in Delaware shil
Yards
Hundreds OF prosperous workmer
!, need Of hous pg accommodations
.u.ea boom b Gloucester real es-
,ts- .i.. L- 4.., l,,-orne IA pinc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
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Samuel II Cassus to Frank p Kelly
north go acres Of west half northwest
l9-l5-l east, $3,1o0,
Nancy Shanks to Evan G Mitchell,
lets ~ and ~ blk TO- New Marshall
$500.
r NJ. and y + Dodd to Austin Red
man. lots : and S. blk -. east Guthrie,
$1,000.
Joseph W Craven to Lulin Bissce
east one half southwest 1S-lS-9 west,
$1,000
Christian Noble to Minnie Phelps.
let's I 10 g. blk NJ, Pleasant Valley,
s. 600
Minnie Phelps to Christian Noble,
Fl lots and one-third interest in 3
others in Pleasant Valley. $1,000.
John 5 B Han to Mamie Molloy,
lets 3 and !, blk 5, Guthrie, $4,000.
Viola Newman to Robert Newman
northwest 2l and northwest l-i-14-
! 1914 west 81.
E j Blackman to n Smithson. lots
and 3, blk 81, Guthrie proper, $500
L E farrell to Hazel G farrell, lots
j > and g. and to 80 blk A, Oak Park
addition to Guthrie ST.
4 c NJ Hooper to- Rosa Barber, lot 49,
blk go, Oak Grove add, Crescent. 500
Mercy Rosenberg to George NJ Fraz
ior' southwest y and south 100 acres
of northwest 27-lG-2 west. $4,000.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02
Letters from Our Soldier Boys

Camp Merit, New Jersey. To my
trends in Oklahoma am sending
you a little poem entitled My Ok
lahoma home,' written at leisure
hours in camp.
3 efi my homo in oklahoma
One bright and cloudless day
Eut clouds arose before me as
Started on my way.
was thinking Of my sweetheart,
and Of the day before.
How she promised to be true TO me-
As we stood beside the door.
I'm often sad and lonely for
Home so far away
n my dreams of home and
Sweetheart, can see the older
days.
What a longing in my heart,
As Ger the world | roam
[ am thinking, thinking always OF
My Oklahoma home.
can see my dear old home, and
The folks so stern and gray
can see them and our parting
Seemed but as yesterday.
How their lips began to tremble'
AS they graseed me by the hand
And told me to put my trust in God,
And always be a man.
Many days have passed since then
And am far away,
But still long for those dear scene
or all my boyhood days.
And soon hope to be leaving,
And nevcr more to roam,
Back to my dear folks and sweethea
And my Oklahoma home.
Thomas Ready,