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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
AS seen BY CYNIC
Description of Home and Church
Weddings.
Evidently Penned by One Who Was
in Some Degree Prejudiced, or
Has Been Unfortunate Victim
of Cupid's Wiies.

a wedding is a party where two peO-
pie who are in love with each other
agree to spend their lives in trying to
get over it.
Before the wedding takes place, all
the tradespeople within a radius of
ten miles are notified, and all the rela-
tives within 1000 miles, and the groom
is served with a notice to stay away
from the scene of operation until the
fatal moment arrives when he is to
hand over the ring and his freedom.
There are two kinds of weddings
house and church. When a wedding is
held in a house, a prominent circus
man is consulted and he sends his
main tent, which, after having been
placed in the back yard, is filled with
walters, wines and relatives. Also sew
eral other people who, having been
forced against their will to buy we'd
ding presents, felt it incumbent upon
them to come and locate the position
Of said wedding presents in order to
determine just where they stand with
the family of the bride. In the front
of the house is also placed a canvas,
so arranged as to cover up the con-
fusion of the bride and groom as they
escape, and also to protect the afore-
mentioned guests from rain, snow,
hail and curiosity.
When the shades of evening begin to
fall upon the unhappy scene, which
with our modest pen we have attempt
ed to describe, the wedding breakfast
Is held. and the presents removed to
ii place of safety, from which, later on,
they can be exchanged for other things
fully as useless.
The church wedding is usually held
in church. but it is not improbable
in the near future that it will be
transferred to some other building, as
churches are no longer en- regle in the
best circles.
When the members of the immediate
family and relatives have been firmly
trapped down in their seats in the
front part of the church. and separ-
ated from hoi pOlloi by a department
store ribbon, the rest of the world is
permitted to enter, after which the
bride, reclining demurely on the arm
Of her father, sails down the aisle and
is met ut the altar by the clergyman
with Il glad smile.
The choir boys are then permitted
to sing a song, and the bridegroom is
assisted to the fatal spot by two or
three of his closest friends, who hyp-
notize him into fulfilling his part of
the contract. The minister is the only
one who comes out ahead of the game.
the amount ranging from $1,000 to $10,-
900.
Later on the bride and groom, after
they have returned from their honey
moon, either settle down to life of
quiet and obscure friction, or else
make their arrangements, ut the end
of ii few months, to take the unlim-
tied accommodation train to the val
ley of unrest via Reno-Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Lucky Discovery.

were discussing the future of their
respective sons, when one of them
said:
'Do you know. | believe that boys
development depends largely upon his
environment"
Il know it," replied the other as
She carelessly toyed with her jewel
box. There was my cousin Williams
boyle never knew what it was to
have well day in his life until the
doctors found out that the trouble was
with his environment an cut it out
lIarper'S Magazine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Unexpiored Canadian Land.

It is believed that nearly 80 per
cent of Canada is still undiscovered,
and if Indian reports are to be bs-
lieved, there is in the basin of the
Mackenzie river one of the largest
areas of possible Oil-bearing cOun-
try on the face of the earth. The
Indians report the existence of lakes
a hundred miles and over that long In
Yukon that no white man has ever
seen, while even the Indians appar-
emily know nothing of the as yet uu-
trodden Mackenzie mountains.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
DeIicacies cIassed as "offaI."

People with delicate palates will be
grateful to the food ministry for its
official definition of 'offal." This not
very appetizing term is now defined as
covering such dainties as tongue, kid
neys, oNtail and sweetbreads, as well
IS heart, liver, tripe and calves feet.
As "otfal' buiks so largely in the ra-
tioniag scheme, the food ministry
would be perf0gminS a public service
ii it Introduced Il more euphOnious ap-
pr!latioU-L)udo Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
diseased Meatn

There is wide difference in the
terms diseased meat" and ''meat from
diseased animals" In fresh pork for
instance, the absence of live trichinae
cannot be guaranteed by the vendor
from any known practical method Of
inspection, but if the meat is properly
cooked any trichinae present are killed
and hence cannot produce disease.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20

The common things Of life are things
well worth while when we know what
to do with them. 1t was a glimpse Of
a bird that he had never seen before,
but which he might have seen thou
sand times SO common was it, that
made foremost nature writer out of
Bradford Torrey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20

The HungarianS, or Magyqrs. con-
stitute a branch of the Finno-Ugrlan
race, their nearest of kin being the
Finus of Finland. The Hungarians
have been settled in their present
country of Hungary for more than
1000 years. They came from the vast
plains of western Siberia. their Origi-
nal home, toward the close of the
eighth century.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Old Salt Knew.

The pastor had waXed eloquent from
the pulpit in describing a ship in dis
tresS. Then: What are sou going to
do?" he cried.
NAY" retorted an old sailor in the
congregation. you've got her in such n
tarnatiOn mess that I'm not sure its
worth don' anything London Tit
Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spot,

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling
ashamed of your frcckles. "a Othne-dOuble
Strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get ounce Of Othne-iouble
strength-from your druggist and apply little
of 1t night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-.
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
Is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
a beautiful clear complexion.
BE sure to ask for the double strength Othine,
as this Is sold under guarantee Of money back
II 1t fails TO remove freckles.-Adv
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Reassurinq Thouuht.

One of our eminent biologists an
nounceS that one pair of rats. if left
undisturbed, will multiply to 37,00O,000
in two years, but the reaSSuring re-
Election is that they almost always
seem to be diSturbed.-OhioS State
Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20

HerodeS, to overcome the eXtr0or-
Ginary dullneSS Of his son AtticUS. edu
Gated along with him 81 little slaves
of his own age. He gave each the name
of the letter of the Greek alphabet. His
son, in order to play with them. had to
learn the alphabet 10 call their names.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20

Neglecting proper maintenance for but
one year on many types OF roads is
very much more serious than the
The road engineer should keep this in
mind ana thoroughly impress the fact
upon the individuals who have voice
in the final determination of type Of
road"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
WORKING FOR BETTER ROADS
Man Has Always Recognized Import
ance of Improved Highways
for Transportation.

Ever since civilization adopted the
wheel vehicle. civilized man has roc
ognized the importance Of improved
roads and better vehicle transporta-
ton, and has constantly striven by in
dividunl or cooperative effort to make
it easier by animal or oyher power to
get to and from the place OF produc
ton 40 center Of consumer distribution
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Coniuual Harmony.

"rhcy say win and his wife nave
tastes unusually in common"
''Yes; today | met them going down
town, She shopping for rub suits, and
he. to wash sale"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
lnnnnrtant Discovery.

How long have they been married"
Long enough to discover that they
can't both have their own way al the
time"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20

For speedy and effective action Dr. Peery's
Dead shot has no equal one dose only
will clean ont Worms or Tapeworm ADV.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Roman Warship.

The man-Of-war of the ancient RO-
mans had crew of 225 men. of which
ia Were OarSmen. working on three
decks. The speed of this vessel was
about six knots an hour in fair
weather
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20

Thinks Il Another Doq.

Does your dog bark at the moon?"
Certainly not-he barks at the dog
far. Florida Times-Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-06-20
Has Her Sympathy.

Patience-"She says her face is her
fortune" Patrice-"Well. | pity the
one she leaves II to"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
NEW BATTLE LINE rs MILES.

On the French Front in France, Aug. S.-(Q1 a. m)-
combined attack by the French and British begun at
along the between Albert and Montdlder
progress made despite strong resist
ance.
The assault began exactly at dawn along front of be-
and klometers (25 miles, and
scored Immediately The British advanced toward Cerisy
Gay side of the east of SaillyLauree
the direction of Demun and Aubercourt
The British attacked 12mle front both sides of
They gained all their detectives within four hours
and have captured number of prisoners and guns.
Around Morsel and Moreu the German resistance is ter
rifle
Along French front the artillery preparation lasted
40 minutes after which the troops left their trenches with
deru dash Before o'clock considerable had been
recorded and all the first obecves had been attained
With the British Army in France, August S.French and
British tanks have crossed the Avreuce valley the
this morning.
The German positions just south of the Ancre
heavily attacked by the British Their assault extended
SOUTH where their right wing joins the French lines Three
quarters British attacked the
French took up the battle.
considerable number of villages have been captured
the FrancoBrtish offensive and substantial progress
been made according received here this afternoon
The greatest surrounded plans the attack
the night the Germans heavily bombarded the British ne
but their shells ineffective An extraordinary
Der of tanks accompanied the ormng troops clearing the
way for them the gray light of dawn and helping
strong points.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
Election For Oklahoma
,ouernor Yet Remains
| In Doubt; Count Slow

The second day since the primary is coming to close
without definite figures the governorshp race only
fraction counties having made complete re-
before the boxes turned the county boards
The being canvased and it probable that hey
will all be finished tonight judging by the progress being maze
In Carter County.
Murray has lost Of his courage and still claim
ing the election 1000 while his opponents claim
ing that Robertson will with count of 900 to the
good claim extravagant the face of that all claims
made by them be otherwise than discounted.
should definitely who will be the next gov
other equally strong ponbu history will hardly re-
peat itself. . o
Pototoc County gives Murray 124s Robertson 1,13s,
Alexander Sol. .
Seminole County gives Murray 521 Robertson 355, Alex
ander 485
Marshall County gives Murray ST. Robertson 413 Alex
219. Scvally polled 504 to 25O for Whtehurst
The half of Lincoln County reported to have
for Murray while the half for his major opponent
being but few votes in favor of the lat
ter.
Logan County gave Murray good majority.
Alexander leading in Stephens County, with Murray
good second.
The vote reported Jefferson County gives Robert
son TIT, Murray 466 and Alexander 424.
the report in The Okahoman sent to Ardmore is
criterion little dependence be in of the figures by
counties which printed in the table Their report showed
County giving Robertson ATS Alexander 034 and Muir
raw 1922 The figures printed in The Admorete yesterday
and which furnished The Okahoman by The Associated
Press showed Murray 425 Robertson 61O and Alexander
379 This was for rs of the "A precincts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
JOHNSTON COUNTY VOTE.
Murray Carries Home BY More
Than 3 to l.

Tishomingo, Aug. 8.-(Special)---
The vote cast at Tuesdays primary
with one small precinct out, is as
follows:
Johnston county: Twenty-four
boxes out OF Is heard from:
Governor-Murray LOSS, Robert
son 236, Alexander SO.
Lieutenant Governor-Trapp OF !,
Wilson 230, lvey 81, Ryan loA'
Bowling l39. ,
Secretary of State-Morris 36I'
Baldwin 94, Franz 1856, Todd lsZ,
Murray 374, Battenfield 81
State Treasurer-Miller 5O2,
Lyons 374, Craft 652.
Superintendent Public lnstruc-
tion-R. II. Wilson 7l3, George
Wilson 3O6.
President Board of Agriculture
Scivally 5s5, Wilson 327, Whitehursi
274.
CORPORATION Commits S i n r
Johnson 100, Herrod 90, Walker
463.
Clerk Supreme Court-Pool 4oz,
Franklin $50. ,
District Judge-Linebaugh S9l'
Fred Gill 3lS.
County Officers.
County Judge. NJ. Crowell re-
elected.
Sheriff.. M. Williams.
Assessor-Pete Martin.
District Court Clerk-Hugh I.
Jones. n
County Clerk: J. B. Bennett.
County Attorney: w. d. French.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
MAY ABOUT FACE AND
BLACKMAIL HER ALLIES,
GREEK REPORTS.
IN UN|SOk WITH GERMAN
Ferdinand Playing On Alleged
Friendly Sentiment, at Least In
Part, In Britain and America,
Says Former Cabinet Member at
Athens.

Athens, Wednesday, Aug. T.
Bulgaria is engaged in peace Of
fensive synchronizing with the
German movement in the same di-
rection. according to Alexander Ca
rapanos, former Greek minister OF
foreign affairs. She is playing par
ticularly on the friendly senti.nent
existent, at least in part. in Great
Britain and the United States, he
asserts.
The rumors of possible about
face on the part OF Bulgaria have
been confirmed by our minister of
agriculture, who has returned from
London, who went there on spe-
cial mission" declares M. Carapa-
nos in an interview printed in the
Messenger of this city.
Bulgaria is employing her old
method of blackmailing her allies
in order to obtain the largest pos
sible sections of the territories OF
her neighbors, and is exploiting the
eternal alleged friendly illusion III
America and England
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
FOCH WON'T ALLOW
HUN ARMIES TO
REFORM DIVISIONS
(By the Associated Press)

DN lllC hSSONldtNb iNoS)
British and French troops, at
tackled this morning from Albert,
north of Amiens, to Montdidier,
southeast of Amiens, the front
of attack being approximately
2S miles.
1t is reported from Washing
ton that it is not believed Amer
lean forces are engaged in the
present fighting, Americans
holding the line at Cantigny.
some time ago, were withdrawn
and sent to the Aisne- Marne
salient.
This new attack has been eX-
pected since the Germans were
driven back to the Aisne and
the Vesle. Foch is known to be
an offensive fighter, and it has
been predicted that a new blow
would fall on the German lines
before they had time to re-or-
ganize their shattered divisions.
During the last ten days, the
Germans have carried ont three
local retirements in the north
ern sectors of their lne-two in
the Picardy salient, one on each
side of Albert, along the Ancre
river, and the other along the
Avre river, north of Montdidicr.
In both cases, the enemy retired
to positions before which rivers
offer partial protection.
The fighting i'll Picardy recalls
the great offensives carried out
there by the British and French
in 1916, and the German "stra-
tegic retreat in February and
March, 1917, to the Cambrai-la-
Fere line, which they occupied
until March q, 1918, and from
which they launched their first
great offensive of the present
summer.
The field over which the Brit
ish are fighting today is familiar
ground to them, but to the south,
the French must force the en-
emy back from territory newly
occupied during the March Of
fensive.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
MARSHALL COUNTY
ELECTION RESULTS

Madill, Okla, Aug. S.-(SpecialD
The county election board finish
ed the tabulatiOn of the results of
Tuesdays election late yesterday
evening, and gave out totals for
the leading candidates in Marshall
county as follows:
Governor-Murray 57l, Robert
son ALB, Durant Sc, Davis IA.
Lieutenant Governor - Bowling
27S, Trapp 524, Wright l57.
Secretary of State--Todd 90, Muir
ray 334, Morris 336, Franz and Bat
tenfield each %.
Treasurcr-Miller 1856, Lyons 322,
Leecraft 604.
State Superintendent of Schools
George Wilson 800, r. H. Will
son 6SS.
Commissioner of Charities and
Corrections-Wilson III, Cross l25,
Rassett 240, Matthews 255, Saddler
l4s.
Corporation Commissioner-Her-
rod l03, Hardy 246. Walker 34.
Field o5, Johnson lS4.
Clerk Supreme Court - Franklin
S27, Pool 262.
Chief Mine Inspector-Thomp-
son 320, Boyle Sol, Haley 3l5.
u. s. Senator-Owcn S9S, Gal
breath 2lS.
Congress Third District-Carter
III, Neal 1874.
Criminal Court of Appeals, Bur-
nette 50+, Matson 453.
District Judge of this district,
Crook of Durant 730, Boland of
Caddo Az.
Nominees for county offices are:
County Judge J. !. Henshaw.
County Attorney-O. G.. Rollins.
Shcriff-Oscar Driver.
County Clerk-E. f. Ayres.
County Treasurer-H. A. Hail.
Tax Asscssor-A. c. Byrd.
Superintendent of Public In
structions-Wesley Fox.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
NO AMERICAN
DIVISIONS WITH
BRITISH IN DRIVE
MAY BE INDIVIDUAL SOL
DIERS BRIGADED WITH
THE ENGLISH

Washington, Aug. $50 far as
known here early today, no Ameri-
can divisions were involved in the
Franco British thrust south and
southeast of Amiens. American
troops formerly in the Cantigny sec
tor where the first American attacks
resulted in the capture of the town
of Cantigny, are understood to have
been withdrawn many weeks ago.
The troops which captured Can
tigny, have been engaged in the
fighting in the Aisne Marine salient.
Some American units are brigaded
with British units and may be par
ticipating in the new blow struck
by General Foch. 1t is also possible
that Americans are with the French
first army.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
CAPTAIN OF ZEPPELIN
SQUADRON, AND CREW,
KILLED BY BRITISH

Amsterdam, Aug. captain
Strasser, one OF Germany's most
successful squadron commanders in
Zeppelin attacks and the entire crew
OF the Zeppelin which led the at
tack toward the British east coast
Monday night perished when the
dirigible was shot down over the
North Sea.
An official communication from
Berlin declaring that the raiders
caused heavy damage in bombing
attacks, but that Strasser and his
crew probably met with death was
received today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
HUNS TELL FRENCH
PEASANTS AMERICANS
WILL MURDER THEM

With the American Army on the
Vesie, Wednesday, Aug. 7-(By the
Associated Press)-French peasants
found by American soldiers in a
cave near Vile Savoye, just south OF
the Veslc, had been told by the
Germans that IL the Americans dis
covered them the men would be
killed and the women mistreated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
LIEUT.. ROOSEVELT'S
GRAVE FOUND BY
AMERICAN AVIATOR
(By the Associated Press)

With the American Army on the
Vesle, Wednesday, Aug. 7.-On a
wooden cross at the head OF a
grave at the edge of a wood at Cha
mery. east of Fere-en-Tardenois, is
this inscription:
LIEUT.. QUENTIN ROOSE-
WELT. BURIED BY THE GER
MANS"
German newspapers announced
several days ago that Lieutenant
Roosevelt. who disappeared during
an aerial combat on July IL, had
been buried by the Germans at
Chamery, but until today the grave
was not discovered II was found
by an American aviator. The in
seription is in English.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08

London. Aug. lS.-It is reported
here today that it has been agreed
between the bolsheviki and the
Germans that the Germans shall
not advance farther into Russia. Un-
der this agreement, the bolsheviki
would be able to transfer troops
from the eastern front TO be con-
centrated against the Czecho-Slo-
vaks in the Volga region.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
CORN CROP FALLS
OFF 171,00O,000 BU.
WHEAT 100000 BU.
BULLETIN.

Washington, Aug. 8.-Loss of
III 100000 bushels of corn and 49,
100000 bushels of wheat from the
prospective production of this
years important food crops as in
dcated month ago was shown to-
day in the department of agricul-
ture's crop report resulting from
canvass made Angus: |.
Corn and wheat are bumper crops
this year despite adverse weather
conditions which have curtailed
somewhat the heavy production in
CONTINUED on page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
"GoING FINE" is BRITISH REPORT.
(By The Associated Press.)

With the British Army in France Aug Sin their of
fensve the front of Amen today the British
taken in Hahnr wood Dodo wood and probably
sion of the towns of Marcecave and La MoteenSanterre
The line attacked this morning extends roughly from the
neighborhood of Morlancou about three miles and half
southwest of Abertt othe Avre valley south of Moreu
Details of the fighting coming to the slowly
oing fine" constitutes the best available information The
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
RUSSIA DECLARES
WAR ON BRITISH
EMPIRE, is REPORT
Bulletin.

Stockholm. Aug. 9.-The Russian
government has issued a declaration
that a state of war exists between
England and Russia. according to
a dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger OF
Berlin which prints the news, with
reservation"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
AMERICAN ECcLESIASTIC
TALKS WITH ALBERT

Belgian Army Headquarters,
Aug. 7.-(By the Associated Press)
king Albert today received in
audience the Rev. Charles s. Mac
;Fariand. general secretary Of the
federal Council of Churches OF
hrist In America. who presented .
Hssaee from the council.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
Paris Gets Shells

Paris, August S.-There was a
further bombardmens of the Paris
regien by the German long range
cannon today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
WEATHER FORECAST

For Ardmore and Vicinity:
Tonight and Friday generally
cloudy.
East and West Texas: To-
night and Friday fair.
Arkansas and Oklahoma: To-
night and Friday generally
cloudy.
Local Temperature.
Maximum temperature yester-
day. 100 degrees; minimum last
night 90.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-08
Rain Breaks Heat At Gotham.

New York. Aug. "a frcshening
breeze from the west and thunder
storms in this vicinity early today
broke the force of the heat wave