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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
'Saue the Waste and Win the War
VALUE OF HOME NURSING.

WARS call for trained nurses makes the Red Cross
w course in home nursing particularly valuable at this
time Its chief object is to give those who finish It the
training necessary for caring for the sick in their own
families without the need OF employing trained nurses
Among the members of the classes conducted here how
ever are a number who will be able undertake outside
nursing and whose services will he most helpful in the
work Of the an-tuberctlloss society The plan IS TO
allow those who will volunteer work assistants to
Miss Lillian B. Stuff visiting nurse for the society
These women especially, well those who took the
training only for home purposes, should hear the lectures
At Carnegie library tonight by DR.. /. J. Moorman, in
charge OF the free ubercular diSpensary, and jules
Schcyitl secretary of the society These speakers will
give much useful information regarding the OF tuber
cuar patients and OF safeguarding others from the disease
At a time when graduate nurses so largely occupied
with war work, and when 1t is certain that additional
nurses will be called in larger numbers, it becomes the
duty Of those left at home properly to minister the ang
here Tuberculosis takes too Large toll in this city and
proper care of the afflicted will be Of great assistance in
checking the malady. Work that end is a mcrciiu mis-
sion which should be gladly undertaken 10y those qualified
TO handle it, and who possibly devote their time
part OF it, to such worthy effort
tuberculosis is enemy have been fighting long
and will have combat for many come but prog
rcss has been made and victory will be won when sufii-
Glen, united effort is brought to bear 1t battle for
humanity and the welbeing OF the world rwhch anyone
should be proud share These women trained in home
nursing can be factor and should their opportunity
privilege
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
TANNING TAMMANY.

WOMEN have been given membership in the executive
w. committee Of Tammany hall. Women have been
admitted to the Iammany wigwam and the fierce Tam
many tiger should become as harmless and playful
pet kitten. 1t should indeed if womans refining and
purifying influence in politics all the champions of equal
suffrage claim for it, But alas and likewise alackaday
nothing Of the sort is likely to materalile The women
bless EN- will far are concerned and
do in many states including New York But Judging what
they going to do by what they have done they will not
set aside the practices and traditions of Tammany hall
one fell swoop Politics, played in greater New York
will continue to be much the game although some
what complicated by feminine influence That is to say
there will be voters to appeal TO- and more votes to
count but the victor will continue to enjoy the pos in
much the same old way
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Luke McLuke Saws.

This would be a wonderful world il
every man would only live up to the
opinion he has of himself
You can call II stag party But it
is dear when you come to settle up for it.
And what has become Of the old
fashioned magazine writer who was
known as a muckraker?
You need not fear the big -mouthed
man who is looking for trouble. But
look out for the silent guy who is try
ing to avoid it,
One of the best bets we know of is
that suspicious wife is going to find
what she is looking for even when it
isn't there
Every princess is going to marry a
king And ninety-nineS out of every
hundred marry deuces.
One thing we like about a woman is
that sNe can make herself better looking
when she tries A man can't.
You can get more out Of - man by ap-
pealing to his reason than you can get
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
HELPING THE FARMERS.

EROM Wisconsin down to Texas farmers say that help
is shy; It's problem to US, furnish the
supply We have called high school addies husky and
sthetio boys soda squts bootbacks and caddes, go
sample rural joys To relieve this farm vexation have
urged the business spend part of his vacation
there doing what he Calls we've sent foreign labor
TO in and CLEAN grain while chaps WELD
gun and sabcr somewhere far the main, From the
far off Virgin islands Mexico and China too men from
lowlands from highlands have been asked to see US
through Even woman though her place is in the home
people say has been asked to try her PAGES blowing
making hay College girls have been suggested great
potential aid who might help, il requested with the
sickle the spade Yet despite this wise suggestion
clarion call and trumpet note still hear the vexing
question who shall garner wheat and oat?" Still we
hear the farmer calling for to chase his teams
and its time all stallng and refrain from dreaming
dreams 1t is time for of leisure idle rich and sons
Of rest to forget their and pleasure and go forth
do their best
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08

hate to be the attorney for the plaintiff
when tho defendant is female who is
actually pretty
There are two kinds of arbitration.
There is real arbitration and married ar
bltration Married arbitration means
settling the matter with friend wife by
letting her have HER way.
There are all sorts OF folks in the
world, including the adult who acts
peeyed because Santa Claus didn't bring
him Nhe thing he wished for.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
out of him by appealing to his pocket

out of him by appealing to his pocket
book.
Mother won't worry about fathers
pants needing renovating about this time
OF year. But she won't forget to dig out
his 1917 straw lid and use up 10 cents
worth of renovator on it so he won't pay
two bucks for a new one
We hate to rub in that old-fashioned
stuff. But what has become OF the o. T.
young man who used to polish bis own
shoes2
All we knew about law is that we would
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Seeing Things.

Ho saw LaFolet>- as president,
And Mexico at peace;
He saw the Russian whip the Huns,
Ana make them yell, police"
He saw the kaiser win the war
He saw the devil rise
The Reds they won the championship.
And now the pcnnant flies
Bill Bryan ran a brewery. and
Our landlord cut the rent.
And John u, gives us gasoline,
And will not take cent
Such were the things that father saw,
Such are things he sees:
For wonders always come TO Paw,
When he has the u. Is.
j G. Wltter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08

A shoe company in the Andrews build
ing in Cincinnati advcrtiSes as follows
Take Elevator Pay Cash-Carry 1t
Home. Save 500.
Fisher Bachrach says he will take a
half dozen elevators il Jack Lamphler
will make them cheap enough.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Old Stories
dzzNeWhfpe
Es,nMs Hmec <xZ,c
from Me HnxeS Kx1ec

Twenty Years Ago.
Wheat reached $ll0 yesterday on
the local market. The high price of
wheat has raised the local price OF flour
forty cents on the hundred. Pretty soon
none but those with large incomes can
eat biscuits. Well, those who are hum
CRY can go visit their farmer friends.
They are the rich relatives.
Oklahoma cavalry troops will be
known as company A first regimen, Of
volunteers.
rhe militia that drilled and drilled
and drilled behind the big bill board
on Grand avenue. seems 10 have lost us
ardor since the rough riders have gone
to war The militia boys should dress
up"
Fifteen Years Ago.
{. c. Hightower OF Leger is in town
today
Judge T J Lowe Of Guthrie is
city visitor today
The stone foundation Of the new
Blaine school building IN Parker Coll
cord addition IS being laid,
The city board of education has re-
organized with DR. John Threadgil as
president, Samuel Crocker, vice-lreG-
dent Thomas H.. Harper. secretary,
Prof Vaught superintendent OF city
schools and Prof Ellis, principal OF tho
high school
The second annual opening OF tho
Country club will occur on the nine
tecnth of May Arrangements have
been made for special train to leave
Oklahoma City at 2:30 and return at
midnight Boating. fishing, bathing.
dancing, trapshooting, and target prac-
tlce constitute some Of the pleasures. q,
Ten Years Ago.
DR. Adair Of Chicago will arrive to-
morrow TO visit with her sister Mss.
Eli Brown She will lie one of tho
honor guests at Mrs. Edward r Hatha-
ways large Maying party at the Country
club on the fourteenth, and Mrs Nell
son Darling will give party in her
honor one afternoon next week Mrs.
NJ. S. Csoter- will also entertain her
club, the Chaing Dish in DR. Adsir's
honor and many other social courtesies
are being planned
Mrs Dennis T. Flynn returned from
visit to Vinita last night Mrs. NJ.
l.. Turner and Mrs. o. d. Halsell who
also was member OF the party spent
last week with Mrs Halsell OF Vini,a.
Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Hauck and
daughter Claire have moved into their
beautiful new home at zig East Tenth
street and will be at home TO their
many friends after May 10.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
IIo. IInml
Pile

The primo donna. Madame Blatt,
ls wealthy and in style,
She has "a voice OF velvet. that
ls where she gets her pile.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Located.

What has become OF the old fash
ioncd girl who wore the Merry Widow
hat? g. W A. claims that she is now
married and IS Chief lcoman in a
kitchen.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08

Listen, my friend. and YOU shall hear
OF how this war can soon he won.
At buying bonds Just pcrscvcrc,
And you VIII surely whip the Hun.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
His Method

"Young Gaddaround brags that he
takes time by the forclock." said Smith
YES" replied Jones. "lIe has chap
pagne suppers for breakfast"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08

There is still considerable modesy in the world al
though would guess it from reading the burb
OF Hearst's Magazine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Nniicel

Curlcy Parsley OF Salisbury N, C.,
advertlscS two screen doors for sale in
the local newspapers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Bless Her Heart!

My wife Is patriotic.
From my pet names she's cut one,
She SAYS call me most anything.
But / draw the line on Hon
Sam Waltor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Alta Row.

James b Graceful is enlisted in the
Fourth Motor Mechanics at Camp
Greene, Charlotte, n. {.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
A gossip never stops her ears.

A gossip never stops her ears.
The evil minded pest.
For she believes all that she hears,
And then makes up the rest
Luke MCLuke
Then when she's got II all down pat.
And emhellishcd good and strong,
She makes a dive for coat and hat,
And passes Il along.
--AlhnnE
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08

Have you noticed how much BITTER the home grown
vegetables taste than those purchased of your grocer
Make garden while the sun shines
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08

The Supply of Wild Oats Always Ex-
cccds the Demand
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Sir Edward P. Morris, who recently
retired from the premiership OF New
ioundland, born at St. Johns, New
founband, SO wears ago today.
Prof. James X Angel, now serving
on one Of the important war eommis-
sions, born at Burlington, VT, ~ yfars
ago today.
Clarence w; Watson, former senator
from West Virginia, now in the mill
tary service, born at Fairmont. W. Va.
81 years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Lines worth Psmemberina

In great straits and when hope b
small. the noblest counsels are the
safest --LiU
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
LukRML14e
His Column

CODN2NOW /QWS

Haw. Hawl
"You dancing people make me tired" ,"
said the Crouch Waiting is wasting
time"
81 know Waiting is wasting time, "
replied the Boob And the men seem
to squeeze a lot of pleasure out OF it,"
Same Old Story.
Some commencement time In this fair
land.
Sweet graduates win bless.
She'n spend two hours on her essay, and
Two whole months on her dress
Ho, Huml
81 wish knew how your wife does
it" sighed Mr.. Gabh
How my wife does what" asked
Mr.. Naybor.
Manages to make my wife listen part
of the time" replied Mr. Gabb
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Names Is NSniss.
Our Daily Special.

r. Ruft lives in Charlotte, \. c
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
One Year Ago Today In the War

One Year Ago Today In the War.
May g. lol7-Germany denied that a
German submarine was involved In
sinking the American tank steamer
Healdton; house of representatives
voted to i-erease the strength OF tho
navy from 5000 to 10000 and Of the
marine corps to 10000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
Fifty Years Ago Today

1s6S-Williamson s Oldham, whd
represented Texas in the confederate
states senate, died at Austin, Texas,
Born near Winchester Tenn, in 1913.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
l893-Lizzie Borden Of New Bedford
Mass, pleaded not guilty to the charge
of numbering her father and stepmother.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-08
EI:isto1yR
Bits <A

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l9l8-Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley OF
New Brunswick, one of the Fathers Of
the Confederation" born. Died Jane
Is, 1896.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
i84J-France observed the l75th am
niversary of the birth of lie Sage,
author of the worlds classic, "Gil
Blas"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-01
Linens, Pizl0lU Tubi,1qs, TOWels, ]

One lot of Turkish Bath Towels
that are slightly soiled and mussed
from handling. 0nG 0@
MAIN Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-01
Dresses

Women's and Misses
Dresses Of silks and pop
Inns, clear m NJ
ing sale M w
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-01

Women's and Misses'
Dresses of serges IN SPLEEN
: s: 81: ;3 s:;s.. SIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
AT THE CASTLE.

Concluding performances will he
given today Of The Mortga ged
Wife" with Dorothy Phillips prom
inently featured
Wednesday Arthur GUY En-
pey's famous picture OF the battle
fields of France. over the Top. "
will be shown. This picture has
received the hearty endorsement OF
government war officials and has
been exhibited an over the country
i'm the largest theaters at advanced
prices The Castle brings the orig
inal big Nitagraph production here
for two days and Will give ali an
opportunity OF seeing play that
has become war classic Based
on Mr. Empeys personal expert
ences Of three years on the battle
line with the British army. con-
tanning a love story Of strong ap-
peal and photographed i'm a manner
thar brings ont every realistic de
tail il is a feature far out Of the
ordinary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
BRITISH SOCIETY DRAMA
WITH CLEVER STAR

Pauline Frederick. noted As an
emotional star OF much talent. is
presented AT the LaSale today in
Mrs. Danes Defense" drama Of
English society life There are few
tragic scenes. no melodrama and "a
great deal of footaee is devoted 10
garden teas and receptions 10y the
titled folks Miss Frederick plays a
difficult role with great skill AS
the unfortunate girl who seeks 20
hide her past 10y taking another
name and who is exposed by society
gossipers she fully qualities Frank
Losee and capable cast lend good
support and the play has been ac-
curately staeed. IL is English
throughout and from that stand
point may interest many A lively
Billie Rhodes comedy is refresh
ing
Douglas Fairbanks. the acrohatic
comedian Will ne seen in "A Mod
ern Musketeer." Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
Al TIE ORPHETNf.

The Orpheum is presenting one
OF the best OF the vaudeville cir
cults bills Filled with interesting
and novel acts with rlent, OF
singing and clean coined an
offerins that is bound 20 please and
entertain The LanEdcr I'm the
motor car comedy. ~Johrnys Sew
Car" keep the house i'm "a roar with
the eccentric antics Of The mise hiev-
Gus motor RAY and Emma Dean
share laughing honors on accotnt
% rho clever comedy and the orig
incl costumes introduced Ever
est.s monkey hippodrome is diff
ferert sort 90 an animal act. filled
with COMEDY Marker and Shenck
are clever singers. introducing new
selections and funny character
nun hers Made the physical cuI
ture sir' rs beauty and an attn
'ete. The war weekly - new and
timely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
Al THE AUDITORIUM.

All the wild beasts Of the Afri-
can jungle romped over the screen
last night at the motion picture
presentation of Edgar Rice Bur
roughs "Tarzan Of the Apes AT
the Auditorium Its chief claim TO
attention is the magnifcenCe Of its
setting although there is also "a
mystery story Of the English family
i'm search of their long-lOst son.
Gordon Griffith who played the
boy. almost suggested ar times that
evolution had raced backward sew
eral dozen centuries as he funE
himself from branch to branch.
The illusion was heightened by the
lions. elephants and the many vari-
cites Of apes and monkeys that
wandered in upon the scene. Elmo
Lincoln appeared as Tarzan grown
10 manhood and performed some
wonderful feats Of strength. he
slays the lion and tiger with his
bare hands. the jaguar fees a his
terrible cry. the massive elephants
fear him the dreadful gorilla and
stealthv panther are but ba bes i'm
his hands. all the terrible beasts OF
the jungle skulk away az mis- APP
proach. Erid Markey plays the
role OF the girl with whom TaTzan
falls in love. Virginia Pearson in
The Liar her latest production.
will be tomOrrows feature with
Mutt and Jeff. the Pathe News Of
the latest important events and
.sprida and Groom, 90 ono Of those
funny Lonesome Luke" comedies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
BRITISH BOMB
CHEMICAL PLANTS
Successfully Attack German
Factories There and Frank
fort Railroad Station.

LONDON. Aug. 27.-Chemical
factories at Mannheim and the rail
way station al Frankfort were sue
cessfuliy attacked sunday night b.
The British independent air force.
according 10 an official communica-
ton issued Monday night
All the British machines returned
safely 10 their base.
The British independent air force
operating on the west front lost
seven airplanes in the BON oing Of
Mannheim last Thursday. The frank
report of this loss mas caught the
public imagination here.
The outstanding feature of the eN-
Plot was the heroic determination
OF the British sQuadrons They were
heavily attacked as they few 10 their
objective. they knew that equally
stern hghtng would await them on
their way back, but nothing daun5-
co them. 1T takes more than the
risk OF danger 10 halt British air
men when they have made up their
minds 10 reach an objective, say >
one newspaper.
Superior Enemy Numbers.
IL is pointed out that the Ger
mans were in largely superior num-
bers and had only TO think of night
ing. whereas the British had both
lighting and bonn bling 10 attend TO.
The Gods we're all on the German
side. but the British aviators reach
ed Mannheim and did their Job.
Newspaper editorials point on,
that the bombing was well worth
the risk. for Mannheim is the center
OF the great chemical industry and
the raid is believed TO have done
damage which viii compel the Ger
man arms, for a time AT least, 70 DO
without supplies of war chemicals
from that quarter.
The British aviators did not suffer
without hitting back, the news
papers also point out. for three Ger
man lighting planes were beaten
down
Ofhcialy il is noted that rhe Ger
mans are now making most deter
mined efforts 10 protect.their towns
/ 10y concentrating large numbers OF
lighting machines and anti-aircraft
guns Commenting on the raid a
British air officer said:
We suffered losses, but We Won a
splendid victory. We set out &c
bomb Mannheim and - German ef
forts could Illustrate o. intentions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
AZ III OLIVER

arrangement in BOOKINGS
brings 60 the Oliver theater next
SATURDAY. for weeks enusE cement
Salome." new spectacular slim
oferns Of much promise accord
INK On reports from The east The
production is declared 60 have beer
SIX months In the making ar the
William Fox studios .n SOUTHERN
California ann. with the pietur-
esQue locale fn which -he action
,rsnsplre~ 20 inspire the director.
is said 10 be Of sulpa sSine beauty
IN lis scenic aspects The story
which has inspired writer's like Os
car Wilde Herman Sudermann.
Gustave FIaubert and stephen Phil
lips, composers like Jules Nassenet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
NATION LIKELY To
BE BONE DRY BY
JULY FIRST, 1878
Agreement Is Reached in Sen
ate on Deferred 0ate-EX-
peCt To Reach Vote Late
This Week.

WASHINGTON. Aux e1.-Sa-
tlon-wide bone dry" prohibition.
effective July J. 1919 and contin-
ulng during the war AZ least, loom
ed Monday as strong probability
through compromise negotiations
ln congress
An agreement for pa ssage OF
legislation TO stop sales OF AIN in
roMcatlng beverages on that date.
leaders Of both wet and dry fac
rlons IN the senate stated tonight.
seemed 90 % i'm sight Prest vii
son was represented as not oppos-
lng me legislation and senator's he
ueved the house would accept the
proposal under negotiation A def
mite 'gentleman.s agreement" is ex-
pected within a few dave
The war time prohibition bill
pending in the senate came up for
consldera uon Monday under the
unanimous consent agreement made
several weeks ago giving IL right Of
way until disposed Of but was tenn
pOrarily displaced while the senate
proceeded with the man power bill
Then leaders supporting and fight
INK the prohibition legislation pro
ceeded with corridor and cIos h
room discussions on the compro-
mise
Original Date Jan. I.
As 10 now stands the hill stops
the sale Of intoxicants Jan. next.
AT PRIEST Wilson's suggestion. &C
cording TO Sena tor Sheppard OF
Texas. prohibition advoca re. post
ponement OF the date was agreed
70 spokesman OF both factions. The
president. it was stated. believes
additional time should he given for
financial and other adjustments
In Mondays negotiations most OF
the prohibition advocates were
agreeable 10 fixing july q as the
date They first insisted that it
should be April I. but a majority
were said 70 have consented 10 the
later date. Opponents Of the Iegis-
lation We're declared 10 10 convinced
that 30 cannot be defeated and 10
be satisfied with the proposed ex-
tension or time
Formal conclusion OF an agree
ment is expected 10 pave the way
for passage Of the bill by the SEN
ate late this week or early next
week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27

and Richard Strauss and several
painters and etchers of world re
nown. should provide that arch-ar-
1hcer of the animated screen. The
ia Bara. with plentiful chances ii
display the wiles and whims Of the
type she has made famous i'm cam
eraiand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27
7 II f AT Frs

mark as no other war picture has
done To miss this cinema is TO
miss an opportunity Of seeing the
war itself and yet not be in the ac-
tua conflict. A mere review of the
picture is not enough Every one,
both young and old. should see
Hearts OF the World"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27

Early showing OF new fal' Suits
Make your selection now and use
YOUR credit in paving for same
gatelv's Adv 7310-21
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-27

Edgemere Santa rum. Most COM
plete in Ind 1908 s. Michigan st.
Adv. 1902