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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-04
Food Reaches Town.

Until the United States entered the
war, food was sent to ThiauCourt by
way Of the Netherlands by the Ameri-
can relief committee and later by a
Spanish relief committee. This con-
sisted principally Of bacon. flour, sugar,
rice. beans, peas and some COCO. Two
boxes OF condensed milk were received
In Thiaucourt each month and now and
then a shipment of salt meat. Twice
several boxes Of American shoes ar
rived for the inhabitants. and at long
intervals there were small shipments
Of clothing.
During the four years occupation by
the Germans non Of the civilians was
allowed TO leave the ttown. However,
on one or two occasions individuals
we're permitted to visit a nearby viii
accompanied by a soldier guard,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
Fritz, mRetreat, Turns Sunny
Fields of France Into Waste;
DeadHuns Found Everywhere

where our guns had raked them in their
flight. Practically no American bodies
were in these woods. There must have
been several hundred dead Germans.
Americans Buried First.
As we come out OF the woods a
burying detail was hard at work. The
Americans were buried first. In long
grave were placed perhaps fifty bodies
OF lads from the states who had charged
machine gun nests along the edge OF
the woods against the most ugly
fighting positions of this war al the
present That was the last stand the
Germans made against the Americans
before they retired across the VeSle.
Surprise for Americans.
In a Sklrmish north OF ElSmcs yes
tcrdly the Americans took seven pris-
operS from the Fourth Prussian guards
division which bad been put back into
the line after being taken out follow
ing their defeat by the Americans at
Sicrgey. The American officers were
surprised that of these seven men who
had just been placed in the Fifth grcn-
adicrS regiment as requirements, six were
Poles and the other an Alsatian. 1t
was a surprise that such material was
used to fill up one of the kaiser's crack
regiments.
When asked about It the men re
piled the Germans had no Prussians
to fill up the Prussian regiments which
were decimated in the recent fighting.
These seven when asked what they
thought of the war replied, "Wir haben
die nase vol"
Significant Situation.
Talking to an officer who thought
this replacement situation very signifi-
cant, | asked him IL 10000 soldiers Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

@S$$yS Ssssy

Over the hills and far away
The little bree2es love to play:
They vsk the leaves from of tho trees
And scatter them down the dell
They shake the apples from the hough
And shoe the flies of tho old brown COW
And tinkle her little brass bell.
A Nd, I forgot to say because
~ couldn't think of another line OF
poetry, that these same little
breezcs ruifled the white fur on Billy
Bunnys back until he had TO take a
little brush out of his knapsack and
part his hair down the middle OF his
back.
And after he had done this he heard
some one say:
"Now you look like a nice. neat bunny
boy" and there stood Old Mother Mag
pie And il there was any one in the
Friendly Forest that the little Rabbit
hated it was Old Mother Mischief, as
everybody called her, for she was al
ways making trouble, and lots OF it.
But the little rabbit didn't say any
thing lie Just bowed very politely and
put the brush back into his knapsack
And then Old Mother Maggie spoke
again, and this time she looked at Billy
Bunny with a very disagreeable expires
sion in her little black eyes, and what
she said was this:
"Where did you get that little brush,
Master Billy Bunny" Just as if he had
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

the new class the Germans would pre-
sent this fall might not make a differ
cncc. He replied; Germany has 500-
coo new Germans. The allies have five
million new Americans"
BY the roadside yesterday about
thousand Americans were resting dur
ing a hike They had not been in
France as long as some other units
Down the road came an American guard
with six German prisoners. When the
Americans saw who they were, all
sprang up as a man and took in the
show Then one OF the lads from
North Carolina spoke up 80 them'S
boches, my Gawd, lead US to EN-"
That's the spirit OF ail the Ameri-
can army who have had no share in
the recent victorious fighting. They
want some chance and all are sure they
can do Just little bit better than
their comrades who were lucky enough
to have a big chance Perhaps many
OF them will get their chance, for if
the policy of General Foch continues
to be what it has been since the Ger
mans quit Chateau Ihierry, constant
pressure will be kept up on his rear for
days to come The more We press the
harder it will be for the boche to es-
tablish a strong line OF resistance, for,
despite lIindenburg and Ludcndorif and
Hard Luck Willie, the crown princes
rctrcating army cannot be stopped in
is tracks by waving the German flag
in its face Our gunnerS were keeping
the Germans well entertained and our
infantry stands waiting its turn to make
good again.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
OPPOSES
RESURFAClNG STREET

The proposed repairs in resurfacing
West First street from the west line
OF Broadway TO the west line Of Hud-
son. and similar work on Robinson
from the center line Of Main street to
the center line OF Grand avenue has
been protested by the FRISCO railroad
through X. A. Kleinschmidt, agent.
The company holds so much Of this
property that fear is being felt that
their protest may hold Many prop
erty holders, the Lions club and other
organizations have approved the ciy's
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

stolen it, you know, and this made him
very angry, for what right had this
magpie TO ask him a ques-
ton like that, | should like to know,
and so would you, and so would the
president Of the United States il he
didn't know it already.
81 bought it at the three and one-cent
store" replied the little rabbit, and then
he hopped away as fast as he could, for
he knew she would ask him where he
got the one cent, and he couldn't re-
member whether he had paid one cent or
three cents for the little brush, YOU see.
But would YOU believe it that disagree
able old Maggie flew after the little
rabbit and perchcd himself on his KNAPP
sack and whispered in his ear ill II
tickled dreadiully:
"Where did you get the money to buy
the brush with"
"Oh, please let me alone" said Billy
Bunny. and he tried to open his KNAPP
sack, but the inquisitiYe old magplC
wouldn't get off SO the little rabbit
dropped il on the ground and then she
slipped off and before she could get OF
again, he opened it and took out hi.
popgun
"Now II you don't leave me alone,
he said "l'll shoot the big pink rose of
your bonnet" and this frightened The
magpie so that she flew away, for she
thought lot Of that bonnet OF hers, and
a lot more of the big pink rose
And when she was gone, Billy Bunny
said Hip hurray she's gone away
I'll hope shell" stay for many a day :!
And then he threw up a copper cent tC
see which way he should 90, and in the
next story I'll tell YOU whether Tails
meant the left road or Heads meant
the riUht road
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Another splendid item that parents
should not let pass by without an early
investigation. Think of IL Boys pants.
made from sturdy quality linene, knick-
erbocker style. Sizes II to Is. Choice
CSC.
At Rorabaugh-B Browns, Second Floor,
East Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
Unlicensed Stock Blocked.

Action is recommended by the stat
council OF defense 10 take steps to prS
vent the sale OF stocks and bonds \
companies who either have not seeurd
licenses from ihe capital issues com
mission or whose applications han
been turned down by the county courI
Gil OF defense.
This ruling will not interfere wit
companies who have applied to NJ
body in Kansas City but have receive
no reply.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
Lemon Juice
For FreckIes
0irisi Make beauty lotion at
home for Q few cents. Try III

Squeeze the Juice OF two lemons ln;o
a Dottle containing three ounces OF
orchard white, shake well, and you
have quarter pint Of the best freckle
and tan lotion. and complexion beauti-
fier, at very. very small cost
Your grocer has he lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces OF orchard white for few
cepts. Massage this sweetly fragrant
lotion into the face, neck. arms and
hahds each day and e how freekles
80 blenishes disappear and how clear
9 and whifs the skin becomes Ye-
-. s....A Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
WOMAN IS CLEARED
OF MURDER CHARGE

The case of Mrs, J. A. Kirk who
has been held at the police station for
Corana, Ala, where It was reported
that she was wanted on the charge of
killing her husband, came up before w.
o. Mitchell police Judge, for final
hearing this morning. The police
wired TO Corana regarding Mrs. Kirk
but failed to receive an answer the
case was dismissed this morning, the
police believing there is nothing to
warrant the charRe.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
By Cliff Stsrrs|
80

plans and tie city commissioners yed
tcrday referred the matter to the cit|
engineer for tabulation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Special for Tomorrow Morning
Only-Extra seryiceable Brassieres
made from INDIAN HEAD
trimmed with heavy Filet Laees
All sizes for early shoppers, at
choice ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SOC
A. Rorabauoh Browns
Second Floor East Room
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

WANTED-A nice, large house
keeping room for man and wife,
close in and in private family.
References exchanged. Address
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Pumping From Four Wells.

The city officials started the pumE
at the new water supple base yes
terday. Two OF the four wells are
turned into the pumping basin.
Upon finding the pressure low
over town, Superintendent Collins
of the water department, made q
visit TO the residence section and
reported seventeen hydrants ruiz
ming full tilt. Steps will be taken
to assess 4 heavy fine on those who
do not regard the short supply OF
water worth saving at this critical
time and in addition they will be
cut off at the mains and not be
permitted to use the water that Is
available until they understand their
wastefulness will not be toleraed.
Within ten days Sulphur will have
a supply OF water to meet all re-
quirements. Four artesian wells OF
fine water, containing no sulphur
will be forced by air pressure to
meet the requirements OF the town
for all purposes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Summer Guests Arriving.

Sulphur is receiving its usual mui-
titude of summer guests this week.
AS other points swelter in the heat,
the everlasting breeze enjoyed at
Sulphur's latitude, 1000 feet, rem
ders the warm weather rather invit-
ing. All swimming pools are run
ming to capacity and the evenings
at the dance hall assist in willing
away the time of the visitors. The
season is in full swing and de-
lightfuI condition awaits those who
desire to spend a weekend or take
advantage of short vacation and
see a delightful spot, enjoy a pleas
ant plunge, dance or rest IN their
home state or near home.
Seeing America First might be
now revised during the present un-
settled condition in our country, by
Seeing Oklahoma First Platt
Naional Park here deserves the
visit of all Oklahomans who have
not as yet availed themselves OF the
opportunity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

There is more catarrh IN this Sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together. and for years
it was supposed to be incurable.
Doctors prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing TO cure by
local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Catarrh is a local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional
conditions, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is a
constitutional remedy, is taken in
ternally and acts through the blood
on the mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that
Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Tc.edo, o.
Halls Family Pills for cons,ipa-
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
PREACHER IS ARRESTED
ON FEDERAL WARRANT

Columbia, La, June N.-The
Rev. G.. NJ. Deere was arrested IN
remote section of this parish late
Yesterday on 4 federal warrant
charging violation of the espionage
act. The minister is quoted as hay
ing stated to newspaper corre-
spondent that God is guiding and
directing the German army and that
by His aid 1T will be able to strike
down and defeat its antagonists and
force them to bow to Gods and
Germany's thrones and plead for
mercy and forgiveness, but they will
not be extended mercy nor receive
forgiveness until they have paid a
heavy tribute to the sanctified Ger
man nation"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Claud f. Hopkins, Sulphur.
Andie T.. Cottrell, Davis.
Ready For Drive.

Murray county is ready Tor the
war stamp drive tomorrow. At a
Joint meeting OF the Council OF
Defense, War Savings committee
and speakers who will work or
that day. held yesterday afternoon
one of the most interesting and sue
cessful meetings held in some timc
resulted. A feature of the after
moons meeting, after instructions
had been given all workers by Coun,
ty Chairman Ira Roberts, was al
address by Mrs. c. NJ. Wilson, re-
Gently from the war front, where
she had labored fol- years in the in
terest of sanitation, our soldiers and
the Red Cross.
While her time was limited. the
audience requested further discus
sion and asked her questions re-
garding such conditions and work
as she might have been in touch
with "over there 1t was evident
the warm, crowded courtroom OF
hearers would have stood for an
other hour and listened patiently to
Doctor Wilson's experiences. This
opportunity to get a message di-
rect from the front will send all
speakers and workers into the rural
sections tomorrow afternoon with
additional interest and 4 word to
their hearers that will be OF great
value to workers and purchasers or
pledgers in the stamp campaign
drive. 1t is arranged SO that every
school district will be visited by a
man and two women. Thirty-two
points are in the itinerary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

Sulphur. Okla, June "a fea-
ture OF the afternoons entertain
ment for the draft men who left foI
Camp Cody, Deming, N. NJ, was
a thrashing administered local at
torney. Following remarks, at
.ributed to him. a committee es-
corted by fully 100 men, visited the
mans home and escorted him to a
point west of town, where the prop
er attention was given him. He
was permitted to return to his home
alone. This is the attorney who
defended Preacher Capers, the al
legged minister who wore his hair
long and beard full with a vow that
he would not trim either until Ger
many had whipped the world. Ca
pers was trimmed and lectured and
left the county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

A special telephone, No. 259. has
been installed in the office of the
city circulator. Hereafter use this
number in making requests for
changes of address or in making
complaints The circulator's office
is open till o'clock every night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

The constitution makes the presi-
dent commander-in-chief of the
army, and there is nothing to pre-
vent his taking the field in person
if he felt competent and wished to
do SO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Court Clerk
w. A. ("Arthur") SULLIVAN

authorizes The Ardmoreite to an
nounce that he is candidate for
the nomination for District Court
Clerk, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
STATE LEGISLATURES.
JOHN l. GAIT

authorizes The Ardmoreite to an
nounce that he is a candidate for
State Representative from Carter
County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary election Au-
gust 3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Miscellaneous.

PHONE ED GREEN, l812-R, for
rug scrubbing and house cleaning,
Grating and uncrating furniture.
H-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

DRESSMAKING, designing and al
teration at the Ladies Exchange.
223 Seventh Ave, N. w. Phone
!2l2. Mrs. Crawford. 28-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Typewriters.
Positions Wanted.

WANTED-Position by young lady
stenographer. Phone 6l3 during
office hours. 26-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

FOR SALE-Practically new Ford
roadster, with or without livery
bed, cheap. Also good 5-passen-
ger Ford; must sell. Phone $50
or Box 80. N-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

FOR SALE-Good mich COW,
cheap; must sell; leaving town.
1919 Third Ave. y. F.. 26-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
For Sale.

FOR SALE-One l5-bbl. iron tank,
SIS: ? sand screens, 81: ) iron
mortar wheelbarrows. S24: one
iron brick wheslbarrow. 81; 50
#. rubber hose. 81: 2 water bbls.
See Hudson Houston Lumber
Co.. Wilson Okla. Also 10000
common brick at Healdton, SIS
per 1000. Masonic Temple. Call
for Mr.. Herber. Zo-S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Hotels.

HOTEL GLADYS-All outside
rooms, surroundings that appeal.
Cool. clean, quiet. Rates by the
week. Phone l0l6. 9-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Boarding Houses.

WANTED-Few table boarders,
private home. Mrs. NJ. o. Brad
ford. Phone So3. 26-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27
Wanted to Rent.

WANTED. TO RENT-Three or
4-room modern house, close in.
Phone 6l5. 25-7
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-27

626. care Ardmoreite. 20
COUPLE without children want
room and board in private fam
lily or furnished cottage, close in.
Phone 6S.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
TRUSTEE ELECTED
FOR 9RAN ESTATE
j. ID Bowman Elected by cred
of the Bankrupt estate
of the ]. III. Ahrens

A creditors meeting of TIN bankrupt
estate of julius H. Ahrens, deceased
merchant of Oran, was held at the
Office, of U. S. Referee in Bankruptcy
o. A. Knehans, Monday.
Mr.. Ahrens had one of the biggest
stores in Oran and was doing large
business. Too much credit to custom
ers is said to have been the cause of
failure. Mr. Ahrens died in a ST
Louis hospital last week, shortly after
bankrupt proceedings vi re instituted.
The liabilities of the estate are APP
proximately $4,000, while the ass t.
are as follows: A stock of merchandis
invoicing $20,4S2.21; two automobiles
5000; store fixtures $36G3,OS; open ac-
counts for $12,163.S4, which were APP
praisfd at $4,O3S.66.
J. d. Bowman of Oran, candidate
for collecor on the Democratic ticke;
in Scott county, was elected trustee
for the estate at the meeting Monday.
Attorneys Joseph Kane, III. Sanders
and J. c. Robertson of st Louis, Ray
Lucas of Benton and r. l.. Ward of
Charlottesville, attended the creditors
Monday on b half Of various creditors
of the estate.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
Trenches Not So Radi

He was small boy, about six years
old, and like most youngsters of his
age, was more or less opposed TO hav'
ing his face washed any oftener than
was necessary. During the course OF
one of these operations he looked al
his father and asked:
"DO the soldiers in the trenches get
vacatiOns?"
mot while they are fighting" an
swered the father.
81 guess they don't have time for va
cations" unused the boy, "I'll bet they
don't even have time to wash theil
hands and face"
81 suppose that is right" replied the
father, after which there was a long
pause, during which the washing opef'
atoms were continued.
SAT last the, irksome task was com.
pleted. The boy heaved a sigh of re
lief, and as he left the bathroom his
father heard him say, Gee, I wish ]
was q soldier fighting in the trenches"
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
SMALL ISLAND ALL AMERICAN
Ono Of Uncle SamuePs Most Valued
Possessions 10 Little Scrap Of
Land In the Pacific Ocean,

Midway, tiny scrap of an island In
he Pacific, is one OF Uncle Sans
most cherished possessions. 1t is one
Of the most valuable bits of sand and
rock in the world. The little island,
q relay station for the Pacific cable,
is link in the chain binding Asia to
the western world, the Philippines to
the United States. A message sent
to Pekin or Manila from San Fran.
cisco must pass through Midway be-
fore it reaches its destination. The
island listens to the gossip Of two
continents
Once the most desolate and forsaken
atOll in the two oceans, Midway today
promises to rival Hawaii as the para.
disc of the Pacific, a paradise created
by man. A tiny paradise, to be sure.
but the island has never been able
to boast Of a population Of more than
forty at one time, and nearly half of
them were only visiting. A superin-
tendeat with the imposing title OF
Guardian of the Island, his family,
q doctor with a very small practice,
an engineer or two and the servants
are the sole inhabitants.
The island today Is a triumph of
engineering skill. 1t was necessary
that the stations of the cable be under
the American flag. The second link
in the chain could only be Midway, so
the nameless, pear-shaped heap of
sand in the Pacific was transformed
into blooming bit of land with flow
ers. vegetables and even diminutive
trees. The American flag was raised
over the government house. an Amer
lean colony was transplanted to the
new island and Midway stepped into
prominence at once.
Midway Is just half way around the
world from London, almost directly
over the 1S0th meridian. When it is
midnight in England, the noon sun is
shining on the smallest single bit OF
American soil in the world.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
Not for Publication.

Here is one story that Fl. e. Bar
nard, the state food administrator
should not overlook. Ed Lane, one OF
the prominent citizens of COlfax, Gin
ton county, became worried several
nights ago because he couldn't
sleep, and thinking that perhaps 9
salt water bath might restore his
restful slumbers, he got up and pro
ceeded to experiment with his
theory. The next day his clothing
stuck so tight to his body that he
had to have assistance from his wife
to get it off, and when she inquired
as to the reason, he informed hel
that he had taken q saltwater bath
the night before. But Mrs. Lane then
realized where her sugar had gone.
and she proved to her husband that
he had get the granulated sugar
instead of the salt. The result was
painless, but Lane doesn't think that
1t will do to have Mr.. Hoover or Mr..
Barnard find out he took his bath In
sugar water.-Indianapolis News.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-01
Resurrection of Old Roman Port.

OStia, the harbor of ancient Rome,
is once more, by decision of the italian
government. to become a port, and
Rome therefore once more Il maritime
city. To the harbor ut OStia, when
Rome WIS mistress of the world, came
the corn from Sicily and Sardinia,
which, after Tibet silt and national i'll
dolence had let Ostia perish, was stored
at PortuS, the rival harbor, which also
afterward fell into desuetude. 1t was
the seizure of Rome's granary which
enabled Alaric to impose his will on
the Eternal city. Ostia began its e1is-
tence in GAO B. c., and she seems about
to add another chapter to her history.