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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

The Liberty Kitchen !, expecting q
donation Of load OF fresh ,1matoe,
which will be canned and placed on
sale A. present a good supply Of
picked beet, are ready for sale At thr-
ty-fye cents a can Thee are put up
m sweet ,piccd vinegar and ara c,pc
cially well favored and rolorcd Rhu-
barb is now on the van, and 'hr price
fs higher consequently
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

One hundred sweaters are toldr1 and
ready ior packing at central Red eros.
work room These have b.ru delayed
owing 20 the ,hortaRc pn k'I Cro,.
labd.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

The first work Of cutting by the new
cutting committee without expert as
,istance under Mrs, John Hale, chair
man, was undertaken this morning in
the sewing department of the Red Cross.
when l2-year-old outing flannel shirts
were marked in twenty-dozen lots and
cut Mrs. Hale had previously taken
The tissue pattern and cut a stiff pattern
from heavy wrapping paper. this being
used by Mrs, b. +. Zartman and Mrs.
Andrew kingkade to outline the work
OF this size garment eighty dozen will
be cut in twenty dozen lots.
Mrs. r. B. Sorgatz of 1921 North
Mckinley responded to the call for a
volunteer typist IN the office OF Mrs
William J. Pettee, director OF women's
work and this morning was busy
woman typing carbon copies OF the new
divisional headquarters quotas to be
sent to\A J units, auxiIaries and
branches. =
With pots and pans, tables and tubs.
in fact all movable furnishings OF the
Liberty kitchen away on a holiday Shift
to the state Fair grounds where the
kitchen committees conducted refresh
ment stands Wednesday and Thursday.
the kitchen management experienced a
quiet morning today. Mrs. Mamie
Parks was on hand with her early
morning class in home conservation and
rhubarb was purchased for the class
demonstrations this afternoon.
Mrs Tom Boland was busily EN-
ployed this morning cutting the batting
for the 6x4 pads which Mrs. ]. f.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

ly chapter. !, the announcement Of Mrs.
William J. Pettee, director of women,
work
Two hundred pocket KIT, are ready
for filling IN the canlecn department ut
the Red Cross chapter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

T. Children like to wear barefoot san
dals IN summer. Their use saves leather
and stockings Hall Solcing and mend
ng makes shoes 90 much further
Further saving Tor leather can also be
effected by using canvas shoes in
summer and by clothing childfcn Zen
tlrcly in cotton for several months to
come, is the announcement issued
through the child welfare bureau Of
the United State, department OF labor
Five hundred dollars for the first
brick for the new Young Womans
Christian Association building was pre-
Sented by Mr., George Dewey at the
meeting Of the business womens coun-
ell in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Deweys
gift was Immediately matched from the
floor by the members OF the club, who
voted that an equal amount be taken
from the club treasury 10 hasten the
time when work could begin on the new
building.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

Ten thousand arm movements will
be required by volunteer workers at
Central Red Cross work rooms before
the 10000 labels are all stamped and
ready for sewing on to the completed
garments waiting proper signature A
blank space IS left on the new labels
requiring a rubber stamp mark, "Okla-
homa county" and this is part oi cy-
cry day work. members oi working
committees taking turn, in this arm
movement drill
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

garments, folded into proper size and
shape, the vi ole forming bundles for
shipment to headquarters. Outside
units and branches occasionally find
some new hospital garment a Chinese
puzzle to fold properly, and an instruc-
tor Is dispatched with rush orders to
headquarters to take lesson or tvs on
folding and return with the latest
wrVhc ,moolhed out oi their every
varying line OF hospital supplies.
Wednesdays folding committee wa,
Mrs. Sol Barlh chairman. Mrs. ! W.
Urbansky, Mrs. Arthur Bennett Mrs
$ A. Howell, Mrs. II T. Reuter- and
Mrs. Joseph Mycr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

liam J. Pcltee, director Of women's
work, and Mr., Samuel Hooker. chair
man OF the knitting unit, may be en-
ablcd each month to compile stats
ties upon which 10 base their quotas
for divisional hcadquarlcI,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05
W1f,e11s
T@EPHONES

Central Sewing and Knitting de.
partmsnt, Maple 42i2.
Central Surgical Dressings depart
msnt, Maple b92.
Eiks' Han Night Surgical Dressings
unit, Maple s66.
Women's Council OF Defense, Maple
a52s.
Red cross Chapter Secretary,
Maple 2862.
Rad Cross Financial Secretary,
Maple 1862.
Civilian Relief. Maple A20.
Registration offices for Red Cross
classes In frst aid, home care OF tho
sick AID dletetics, Maple 1873.
Red crOsa Canteen service, Maple
4iss
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

O0HE United States government
has asked the American Red
Gross to operate a plan Tor re-
"a stricted communication be-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-05

No left-handed folder OF dry cleaned
and pressed suits and clothing could
outdo the work Of the folding commit
tee OF the sewing department OF Cen
tral Red Cross work rooms. Every
day this busy squad stands AT tables
with piles and hesped piles OF wrinkled
finished garments, 'hich they are to
metamorphose into tidy we'll -groomed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
&deIAnso&MrMoae

= 2NERAL MMEIERRE retired French officer
~ 1919 largely America being put into he battlefront
rapid order he following taken from copyrighted article by
The ncontesb the approach of the wars decision
the me entry INTO h 7 battle american might Intervention Of the United States
the spring 'H had The outset an immense moral effect America
bringing great soace the allies who had
catastrophe which horfed Europe nd world
But the allied peoples allowed themselves indulge legitimate hopes
when they t America at their side the political
the latter asked themselves with certain apprehension how long
would make c fe on the field battle t " p0" o e o"eo states
The final detection of Russia from the month of October 1917 left the
allies the
forced by the divisions recalled from Russia
Already the end OF October the
and uendo was about to challenge the with all its might
looked anxouy toward the Atlantic could not be unaware the Gf
training and preparation for the cdouhtablt ordeal
had how many war units could
placed at the GP9a ct the French and British armies " the critical period
That was the question the allied command asked itself last Easter
quteins rush 'S '"'"'' ''"''' " Vt"
recall words spoken January general o
armies when discussed with him methods OF utilizing the American by
amagamaion and nterspeon.
First We must reinforce troops he said with the elements which
they get Stand firm and help Stand firm That what ask the
transmitted those words the American press Now,
the tests March April and May Not
mrmmed all the obstacles unporaon
the front as incompatible warriors
IRON the Tns @ camps he haIe passed without delay the firing line
We have them in
yer OF the Oucq upcrby with the French
n9h between them and pous the fusion OF blood and
lRe chief who eonided his
Will have their own big sector and that heoh be assured
will not say what length of time he had in view but do not think il going
too far to express personal conviction that shall beyond the fifth
The disdain army dsdained the British
The battlefield the Mnc plains of Tardenos
to his despairng srandoqun The months will bring
reiutatons
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
Dpp1i11R
NhD111eS(
~ eMzzzk Mason AZ
FooLfD AGAIN.

CAlD the kaiser to his men, Go and
y wade in gore again, at this pinch
- for the French, we've bled them
white, and Americans won't fight--its a
cinch. You have heard these Yankes
chaps are just suffering for scraps with
the TeutI | am Wilhelm. always right,
and say they will not fight, worth a
hoot There is but a handful here and
twill cost that handful dear. bet your
boots Just a handful has been brough,
here to scrap with me und Gott, and my
Tcuts They are money grubbing gents I;
they can't fight worth eighteen cents,
take my word do not fear that bunch
of jays, with their awkward backwoods
wayS--it'S absurd. will stand upon
this hill your kaiser, Unser Bill OF
It's brow and I'll watch your mighty
ranks going through the yielding Yanks,
like a plow Here take my kingly
stand with my sceptre in my hand--go
ahead | will keep you an my view
while the crimson fields you s'rew
with your dead" Then the kaiser from
his hill saw his mighty legions drill
to the fray; and he saw the Yankees
come to the stirring beat Of drum,
making hay And he saw his soldiers
chased punished ratified and disgraced,
shot and spiked; oh, they struck their
hardest trots, hitting but the higher
spots as they hiked Who can tell the
kaiSer's woe as he watched the scene
below. red and wet' But the Yankees
full of vim. didn't make a hit with him.
we may bet.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Kansas, Arkansas and Texas SUITS arc coming to the
rescue OF their sisters in Oklahoma in an effort to secure
the boon OF the ballot for the OF this state this
fall Real money is to be raised for the purpose in the
states named according to the Wichita Beacon and other
steps taken TO put pep in the campaign difficult pro.
ceeding this tear when politics play second fiddle
to war However its rule which works both ways and
the ant-sutis will also find enthusiasm as scarce as rain
which Huns in heaven is about tbc ,carccs thing
we can think OF at this time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Bankers who have pledged aid to the farmers drouth
stricken sections until such time they share in the
government seed wheat fund will be rendering patriotic
service, will the farmers who take advantage of the
opportunity get their seeding done in time Wheat is
needed and where weather and soil conditions are such
to give promise Of crop, financial difficulties should
not be allowed to interfere with the sowing and the timely
action taken by the bankers will avert such possibility
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

six years he was able to Withdraw from
a partnership in that house with 81 600 o.
600 in his own name. He then started
in business for himself and soon be-
came power in Wall street. Mean
while, he had formed a friendship with
President Wilson, who decided that a
man Of Mr.. Baruch's talents might be
made very useful to the country in war
time. The result was his appointment
to the important post Of head Of the
war industries board.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

be neglected But, generally speaking boosting helps
more than knocking and there is power in praise The
administration has done we'll with the war because it has
had the support OF the people from the start 1t will do
better with the greater work which still lies ahead If that
support strengthened army grows. Cheering helps
more than jeerng and who in this war together
should pull together until the finish
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Today is the 48th birthday anniver-
ssry OF Bernard N. Baruch, who, in his
capacity as chairman of the war indus
tries board, is one of the chief war
counselors OF the United States. Bar
uey" Baruch, as he IS familiarly known
10 the public, is a product Of New York
city. AS a youth he began his career
as office boy with a brokerage house in
the metropolis Then he got job in a
small bank, at small salary. Later,
he began, in small way. with a big
bond and stock concern At the end OF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
Women In War Work. .

Miss Louise Gross, l4-ycar- old
school girl Of Harvey Ill., who re-
Ceivcd a pin on achievement day"
canned os7 jar, Of fruit and vegetables
last season, including fifty-five vare-
ties, doing the work alone, raising the
vegetables in a war garden.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Great Britain has had nearly million men killed in
the war but has no thought of weakening. II America
needed inspiration for vaor and tenacy which she doesn't
it could be found among allies
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Oklahoma City is prepared to provide water
supply and people should realize this is good fortune at
such time. Many towns and cities in the state are con-
irontcd with water shortage and their citizens may he
listed the unwa,hed unless it rains soon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
History1
Bits @..zG
One Hundred Years Ago To-day.

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
lSl8-Iohn Ball, celebrated Irish poll
tician and traveller, born in Dublin.
Died in : nndon Oct p, 1880
Seveuty-five Years Ago Today.
lS4j-Thc Imperial opera house IN
Berlin was totally DESTROYED by fire
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lS8-Many persons killed in the
wreck OF an Irish mail train at Aber-
gele.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
l89}-Interdenomnational Bible con-
greS met at Asbury Park, N. J.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Maud Adams the celebrated actress
spent a part OF her summer vacation as
a worker in the Y. W. {. A. hostes.
house az Camp Upton.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
Twenty-fiye Years Aro TODAY
One Yer AGO Today in the War

Aug. 10, l07-Local officials of the
|. W. W. arrested at Spokane Wash,
on charges OF preaching sediton: lta,.
iaus opened a great offensive, attack
ing on front forty miles long from
Tolmno to the Adratic sea
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Sometimes man admits his own
faults in order to keep others from
pointing them out.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

That Indiana man who wants to be Oklahoma cowboy
because he cant go to war might out and fight
weeds in the cotton fields help pick that staple crop
hen he might hay opportunity to be cowboy in the
cang long cnohgh TO milk the COW
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
Our Dailv Birthday PARTY.

Orylle Wright, who with his brother,
Wilbur Wright built and flew the firs,
man-carrying aeroplane, born at Day
ton, Ohio, ~ years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

WhIc the twenty seven percent provision Of the cleo
ton law may be held invalid republicans will continue to
encounter large difficulties in the way Of being elected
democratic votes being The principle obstacle
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Austrian leaders said to be distressed at the de
eat OF the German, although misery supposed to love
rompany
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

A woman writer says what the women need most is
brains And a, old F. r A. used to point out there are
very few things to be said about which can't be
applied to men or words to that effect
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

ReadJustmcnt OF Oklahoma freight rates on salts
factory plan will be welcome but it has been long time
coming
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

These Czccho SIovaks our friends whether we can
pronounce their name or not
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

The hay crop is little short, but tn,
hay fever is holding out all right.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
OorltWr1N
~ 'p,wvn- "
A MODEST VIOLET.

/ At last Alfalfa Blu comedies
| IIe lost the somewhat late election
| Nor stammering his speech impedes
lie lost. but still the loss is not
And he viii h9id that betpv s thomssSi
And spread the same with ample lingo
No., .-.,., 49,. ,,.
Sees 1 In 'iUS Gcfo,t " "YUu f%"ihrr. rnTr nip'Sy
And for himself the futures glossy
,..,.., H. ,.,-.. .,
',;,s Goes Ont l,' to "I ali his s,%o sopnosIt,o,
Witch spared him from the action ruI,
which makes high office seem pcrditIou
One cited in such vague '%S pcrus"I %
May clearly note how he opIncs
Ihe pupIle lost by such refusal
See how this state has courted erie,
~ i,s selection OF n chief
Ana punCturlng the MURRAY bubble
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
PROFITS AND PROPHETS

They're going 10 tax war profits high,
And shrink the padded dividend,
And they should also tax the guy,
Who knows just when the war will end
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Some things are difficult 10 explain
but It IS easy enough to understand
the popularity of the nut sundae
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19
FOR THE CLASS IN JOURNALISM

rOh ne NLhoo iN JOufNALlom vi
tFrom tho Clinton Messenger)
We never read nm account uf "A wed
ding, Chrunlcled by rural newspaper,
but we want 10 reprint the old story OF
the path worn by the wobbly calf Tho
bride may have the complexion OF an old
saddle. but according to tho rural SCRIBE.
she Is always "blushing and beautiful %
she ls, also, always "becomingly gowned' 90
which may mean anything from an In
dian blanket TO "A creation by Worth, and
when somebody yells ''Chuck" from the
kitchen, "the assembled guests repair TO
the dining room there to partake OF
princely repast" When Eve first began
to fool with tho snake, some reporter with
mellow jag on wrote wedding an
nouncement along these lines, and every
jay without an idea OF his own has been
copying il ever since
There are intimations that the price
OF ice Increased, but the chances arc
the weight will remain about the same
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

Unless you are a Lawyer and get
paid for it, you won't gain much
by argument Indeed the chances
are you won't even gain a decision.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-19

An optimist is one who predicts rain
and cooler weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

times.
A heavy death 'oll has attended
numerous air attacks on Cologne and
Coblentz. where the Germans are be-
ing heavily repaid in their own coin
for heir nun ;erous work on London
and Paris. The factories and railway
station al Saarbrucken have been
bomber ten lines by he British;
Ka.,sruhe. five INES; Frankfort-on-
The Rhine. three lines; Stuttgart and
Zreewbrucken, twice.
Mos cf he air attacks in he Rhine
provinces have been directed against
he key railway centers, notably hose
at Thionville and eMtz-Sablon. The
famous railway triangle at Metz-Sa-
blon and he junction at Thionville
have been raided forty-six lines. Pho
tograrhs taken By he attacking air
men confirm the extenl and magni-
tude Of he damage done.
War lraffic through Metz-Sablon
has been materially reduced as a re-
suit cf III frequent raids al ime
whom quick and regular transport Of
munitions was vital TO Germany's mill
Harry needs.
The big industrial centers on he
Rhine contain, in addition o imporet-
ant railway. functions, some Of the
largest muniion, POISON gas and elec-
trical plants in western Germany.
These mill airy detectives have been
attacked repeatedly with marked eff
feet
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
DAYLIGHT AND THE CLOCKS.

Whe her or not a hour the morning IS worth igh
h5ur The subject of endless debate which VIII
1je from Calder has introduced Congress This
cf nalion which 10 be
turned back on October 26 be left as they
OF the value orgna scheme the side of he
there is no The addd daylight hus brought
ne period when by his arbitrary adjust
nent Of the clock speals ecqucniy in its behalf
the advantages of The proposed change are not so clear
shall e another hour of day
light but shall Of for with an hour OF
darkness the nla1..lE.
So far as tat area portion population which 10
work early in the ming concernea question becomes
choice cf what line in day daylight will be OF he
advantage
tfor Institutions banks, offices courts AMI other
Ike erarloyments, the daylight in The actefnoo
ec advantage prove Of Industrial workers. at
at least degree the shorter months of the winter
We shall likely jerah,o discussion both sides of
matter Congress pass the Calder measure tha Will end
railroads he federal and all the various oher
concerned And it is
likely viii he universal cooperation with the law what
ever may he
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
RAILROAD LINK.
(By Associated Press)

Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 21.-
Everybody in Seward, hundred miles
soulh of here at the head Of Resur-
rection Bay, is getting ready 10 cele-
brate he arrival of the first pas
senger train from Anchorage on I'm
Gle Sans government railroad, the
first stretch Of the roule 10 Fair
banks 10 reach completion.
Seward is the "ocean END" Of ihe
new lus Work is going ahead or
the road above Anchorage, which is
near the upper arm Of Cook Inlet,
and below Fairbanks, the proposed
terminus jus over the Alaska range
and north Of he Tanana, branch Of
the Yukon river. The two gangs Of
railroad builders are now 100 miles
apart.
Muci Of the winter traffic from in
terror ALASKA viii probably come out
over the line Of The new road his
winter despiie he fact hat the steel
is not connerod, it is believed here.
The commission has cangs Of men 9,
work ma king winter trail between
the two ends Of he roads. Trains
viii probably he operates from Fair
banks aad anchorage 70 he ends OF
The steel rails all winter. Travellers
will "mush" he intervening distance
on foo.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
MAKING WOOL. GROWING PARAMOUNT.

In noticed hat less aen-
wool industry than it deserved lhee
he
the farm and lis finances lhe make
living chance great bowsrs and help keep aown
he urdbIush ferte the ar3 At The present
price fifty sheep would pu from $500 S400 IN ne
pocket say nothing of lambs and mutton Instead OF
sheer and declining, hundred million pounds
f o additional could be grown in April 25
aebousng grading wool aken by he federal
government Portland the wool for the West Fteen
will hausd there this by The gov
- distributed direct from wooen mills These
w are eow in Oregon Washington, Idaho Mon and Wyo
ming gets these graded woods from Oregon For
@ the dealers bouh wool in usually the value Of
le lover GRADES sold The higher values Now
and he he full value for
e Grade and 2500O0 pounds here be thirty Con-
ion changing there good why WOOL and
sheep growing should livestock industry
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
GAS WORKS sTRaFED.
G}v Associate l'r se'

London. Oct. 2l-JA Baische poi
son gas plani at Aaneae.a, in The
Rhine valley, is fayorite object for
"slrafingH by he British airmen.
Three consecutive raids upon il by
night have extensively damaged IT,
The raiders bombs partly DESTROYED
he sulphuric acid ani Nitric ritriol
factory and he aniline deparlrept.
Other builds of the plant were
wrecked
The ofhsr factories a Mannheim
have hcea heavily bombed eleven