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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14
MILK FUND AIDS
SUFFERING POOR
None Of the tuxuries Are in
Homes Of Those Helped,

When You go home from work tonight
and drink six glasses OF ice water and
then six glasses more OF iced tea for
dinner and sit on the front porch and
Ian, and then get out the car and go
for ride 10 cool off and come home
and turn on the electric fan and cuSs
a little mo ? about the heat, Just think
OF the folks that don't have ice water
or iced tea or automobiles or electric
fans, or any Of those things bat the
cussing and then remember the Okla
homan Milk and Ice fund
For four years the Oklahoman has
secured enough money TO care for the
lbabies and sick folks who could not
/buy milk and ice during the hot
weather, and this year II has begun its
annual campaign for donations. This
campaign is sufficient for the summer
and Is the only means Of getting these
necessities for the needy. Over $500
Is needed this year, according to Miss
+, Novella Gould, secretary OF the
United Provident association, who has
charge of this work.
In addition 10 buying the milk and
ice. this fund also provides for the pay
ment of two visiting nurses, who show
the mothe how to take care OF the
babies and the sick during the summer
months, when especial care is needed.
In the case Of babies the mothers are
taught how to feed them and what to
feed them, and the nurses see that their
instructions are carried out.
Money or checks for the fund may be
given to the Oklahomsn or direct to
the Provident association.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14
Bed Garment for Wounded.

With a view to overcoming the die
comforts caused by the customary bed
apparel worn by hospital patients. a
he'd garment has been designed tina,
can be put on or mlen of with a
minimum Of inconvenience, says the
July Popular Mechanics Magazine In
ar illush ated article. In shape Il /,
similar to poneho with an opening In
the center for the head. Instead oI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14

same There were thirteen stars dur
ing the revolution. fifteen n the war
OF 1872, twenl"-ninc in the Mexican
war, thirly.thrcc to lhirW-iiyc in the
war between the states, ior,y-iive in the
war with Spain, and forty eight today.
The stripes were changed first from
thirteen to fifteen, and then back again
to thirteen
1t may he surprising to know that
the American flag in point of senior.
ity antldatc' virtually all Of the flags
now flying on the European battle
fields, II is Older than the present
British Jack and the French Tricolor,
and many Years older than the flags
Of Italy and Germany
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14
FIVE PLEAD GUILTY IN
u. S. COURT AT GUTHRIE

Five prisoners taken from here yes
torday afternoon 10 Guthrie on federal
charges entered pleas OF guilty before
Judge John II Cotlcral Jack Murry
ot Usage county was sentenced TO six
months in the local county jail and
fined Sll00 on charge oi disposing
of whisky to Indians { y. Blackwell
Of Iawton was sentenced TO serve six
months IN jail and pay a fine Of $500
ON \ ohnIgc NJ trAnspnrling whiSky into
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14

the state. George Rice arrested her,
on y charge Of falling TO register. was
sentenced TO serve twenty four hours In
Jail and ordered induc,cd into the
army; Fay 5, Hurst arrested in Kan.
sas and brought here ON a charge Of
failing 10 register, was also given a
24'hour sentence and ordered induc,ed
into the army G. h Iiler was fined
500 on charge Of Transporting whis-
KY into the state.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14
White Flour Sale
May Cost Grocer
His Food License

G, F, Walden, who conducts the
Cash Grocer Store" at Olustee, Ok
lahoma, has gotten in highly bad with
the food administration and it may be
that his license to deal in foodstuffs
may be revoked as result of a dis
llay ad he ran in the May 80 issue Of
the Olustee Democrat. The ad, a copy
OF which has been sent Judge c. B.
Ames, state food administrator, reads
WHEN you buy flour you want
white flour; try our all white flour,
no war flour in Our store. Try our
kraut at 80 cents a gallon"
Judge Ames this morning telegraphed
the county food administrator to invcai-
gate Walden's claims.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14

being stwed down she sides, tsp~ 1D
provided W wiAsh shs front ia 6os5
can be tied together. loosely or ashlsx
as desired, n {f
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14

Governor Harding OF Iowa forbids
teaching Of German In public and pri-
vate schools during the way.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-14

Unpaid telephone bills for the month
Of June are past due. If not paid by
5 p. m. Of the 18th, service will be dis
continued Southwest Bell Tel. & Tel.
Co. (Adv)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
WILSON TO
RECOGNIZE
JUCO-SLAvS
5000, 1000 in Austria to Be
Accepted as Independent
Nation
LATEST THRUST AT FOE

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s.-Recog.
milton OF the Jugo- Slavs in Austria
will be President Wilson's next
thrust at the enemy. according TO Of
ficials here today.
Outright recognition of the indie
pendence of over 100000 Jugo.
Slavs in Austria Hungary viii follow
the blunt dismissal of the Austrian
attempt to entice the allies into a
secret peace conference.
Jugo- Slavs in the United States.
formerly Austrian subjects. have
shown their loyalty to the allies
again by defeating an alleged Aus
TRAN socialist coalition. which at
tempted to get control OF the con-
vention Of the National Croatian so
ciety meeting in Chicago.
At the request Of Secretary Of
State Lansing. officials began work
on their brief setting forth the
grounds on which they will ask rec.
ognition. Military aid to the allies.
as well as political organization look
ing to Independence are the grounds
on which the Jugo-Slavs will present
their case to the allies.
In the reorganized Serbian army.
which has made advances In Mace
donia this week. are 30. 900 Jugo-
Slavs. formerly Austrian subjects.
representatives here say.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
u. S. to Remain on
Guard Against New
Teuton Peace Move

WASHINGTON, Sept 1s.-Ameri-
can government officials are on
guard to ward off any Teuton move
in the desperate peace offensive.
It was foreseen here today that
Germany and Austria are likely
later TO make some fresh maneuver.
perhaps attempting TO start a dis
cussion on certain points OF Presi-
dent Wilson's peace terms.
The United States position. how
ever. Is that these terms stand; and
that there will not be peace until
they are accepted. Any further
boche peace drive will be considered
just as insincere and unacceptable
as the previous smashes.
Only clear cut acceptance OF all
the terms win get an audience here.
officials say. They do not believe
that Germany or Austria is prepared
to go that far now.
1t is expected the Teutons will
make as much use at home as pos
sible Of the Wilson rejection. AL
ready press comments indicate a
new attempt will be staged to blame
the president for prolonging the war
thus perhaps stimulating the Ger
mans to new efforts.
On the other hand. II is held the
thinking people of the central EN-
pires will realize that the United
States has put the shoe on the 9th
er foot"
In any event. officials here are
anxious to have all peace talk cease
in this country so that the main
task of pushing on to victory will
not be hampercd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Pershing Answers
Lloyd George Note

LONDON, Sept. 1S.--Gen. Perish
ing. replying to Premier Lloyd
Georges telegram of congratulation
on the st. Mihiel victory, said the
American army would endeavor to
continue supplying the premier with
Occasional doses of the same sort
OF medicine"
Your telegram of congratulations
was deeply appreciated" wired Per-
shing 1T shall be the endeavor of
the American army to supply you
with occasional doses of the same
sort of medicine. as needed, from
now until the final victory has been
attained.
Il trust this finds you fully re-
covered from your illness"
U.loyd George, who dictated the
message to Pershing while i'll in
bed. said the American success was
better than any of the other medi-
cines he had taken.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
CALL
DUE IS FOR
naval MEN
Will Select Men Also for
Marines From New Select
Service Lists
NO MORE ENllSTlNG

WASHINGTON. Sept 1s.-Begin.
ming the latter part OF the month.
men OF the navy and marine corps
will be drafted, as well as those OF
the army. Provost Marshal General
Crowder announced today.
Calls for the navy probably win be
announced the end OF September or
first OF October, and marine corps
calls also will be issued within a few
weeks.
This extension Of the draft means
the permanent abolition OF voluntary
enlistment in all branches. and incl
dentally places in the hands Of the
war department the work OF man.
ming tho nations defense arms.
Calls for the navy and marines will
be made exactly as those of the
army A distinctive arm 6And VIII
be provided for men inducted under
navy calls. bearing the Letters
u. s. NJ"
In selecting men for the navy. the
present physical standards of the
army will apply. with the following
Exceptions:
No vice-discased men. no color
blind man. no man with a vision
minus glasses OF less than 1920 in
either eye. no man with transmissi.
Bile skin diseases. no man over "a
inches in height shall be forwarded
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
McAdoo Asks for
Deferred Glass
Among r. r. Men

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1S.-Rail
way employees. like all other workers
must prove their services are essen.
tial to avoid the draft Provost Mar.
shal General Crowder has ruled that
there can be no blanket class exemp-
tons OF any kind.
Director General McAdoo, who
sought such blanket exemption, to-
day directed regional chiefs to ask
deferred classification for every nee
essary employe.
please state to the district board. :"
he directed, with my full authority
that there is no surplus supply of a
labor from which employees can be
drawn to replace those who may be
taken for military service
Amy competent railroad employe
taken from an indispensable branch
OF the service will be subtracted from
force which is already too small
and which cannot be adequately re-
plenished.
THE taking OF any such employe
by any district board would be a
step tending to injure the war oper.
atoms of some railroads. The TAX.
ing of such steps by numerous dis.
trict boards. would be in the aggre-
gate institute a cumulative and far.
reaching injury to the L. S. admin.
istrauon and would destroy the pur.
pose for which the government took
possession of such control of the
roads"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Davis Is Named
u. S. Ambassador
to Great Britain
BY ROBERT j. BENDER
Omitted Press Correspondent

United Press Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s.--John
w. Davis, solicitor general Of the
United States, will be American am
bassador to Great Britain.
Davis. who is now en- route to
Berne TO confer with German agents
on questions involving exchange Of
prisoners. is one of the less widely
known but most popular officials OF
the government.
Official confirmation Of his selec-
ton for the post at the court OF St
James, succeeding Waltet Hines
Page, resigned, was made by Presi-
dent Wilson today.
John William Davis was born at
Clarksburg, w. Va, April 13. 1873.
He was graduated from Washington
and Lee law school. and later was as
sistant professor of law in the insti-
tuition. He has been prominent in
democratic politics all of his life. be-
ing former member of the West
Virginia house of delegates, delegate
to democratic conventions. and mem
Der of the ed and SD congresses.
from which he resigned August 80.
1913, to boone solicitor general, at
the request OF President Wilson. He
is 32d degree Mason, an Elk and a
prominent clubman here. Davis y
married and has a daughter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

CLEAR THE WAY
FOR LIBERTY LOAN

Upon the urgent request of the Liberty
Loan Committee, The Star will suspend
its campaign to make up Seattle's deficit
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive is finished
The Star believes that the War Savings
Stamp campaign quota could be filled by
September 28th, and at the time The
Star undertook the campaign to raise the
shortage of s2,000,0O0 in the War Saw
ings Stamp quota, the understanding was
that the Liberty Loan campaign was not
to start until September 2Sth. 1t is
necessary, however, in the opinion of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

Liberty Loan managers, to begin work
on the big loan Immediately, and the
committee counts upon, and is entitled to,
the unlimited support of The Star in the
big undertaking. Seattle must raise ap-
proximately $2s.OOO,OOO in the coming
Liberty Loan campaign. Plainly, this
gigantic task will demand hundred per
cent response from everyone. Clearly,
our full efforts must be united upon
that task. Therefore, The Star and the
War Savings Stamp committee have
agreed to clear the way for the main
objective 100000 in subscriptions
for the Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

PARIS, Sept 1s.-Premier
Clemenceau last night declared
that the allies must keep on
fighting until Germany undcr-
stands there can be no compro-
mise between crime and right
France desires the honor of ex-
pressing her gratitude TO the spien-
rlsid soldiers of the entente. whose ef-
Ufrts are about to free the popula-
Sons from the subjugation Of car
ism." the premier said
sThere will be no victory until
such criminals are made to pay in
full.
"a reversal OF fortune has brought
about a falling back OF the kaiser's
armies before the peoples Of free
conscience" he said. What do they
want, and what do you want? You
must keep on fighting until the mo-
nent when the enemy can under
stand there Is to be no compromise
between crime and right.
"I have heard II said that peace
cannot be brought about by a mill
tary decision. That was not what
Germany said when she let loose the
war with all its horrors Therefore.
let II be as Germany has willed and
as Germany has done.
We only seek peace so that fu.
WIRE generations may be spared the
abominations OF the past.
forward. then. to the liberation
Of people from the last fury of foul
forcei Forward to victory! The
whole of France and all OF thinking
humanity are with you"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
CITY SENDING
TO cleveland
FOR CAR CHIEF

Peter witt. famous, municipal trac-
ton expert. of Cleveland. who sAve
that city succexsfui three-ccnt car.
fare service has been called to Seat
tie to advise on the taking over Of
the local system by tho city.
Mayor Hanson and Councilman
Bolton announced Wednesday morn
ing that a wire had been sent TO Witt
asking him to come TO Seattle as
soon as possible. -
Witt worked out In Cleveland the
system for the raising and lowering
OF car fares preportonate to receipts
"a scheme which has the indorse-
ment OF Mayor Hanson. Councilman
Erickson advised that Witt be sum-
moned.
"All difficulties facing our taking
over the traction system are being
gradually cleared away" the mayor
said "Wednesday.
Hanson also declared that tho loss
Of s25o.0oo annually. which the com.
pany paid TO the city in taxes, would
be offset a score OF times by the ben.
efits resulting from municipal own.
ership.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Germany May Be
Planning Retreat
in Balkan Region

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s.-Ger.
many gives some indication of pre-
pairing for future withdrawal from
the Baltic provinces.
State department advices today re-
lated that the Teutons had begun
removal OF useful materials from the
provinces tprobably chiefly Esthonia
and Livonia) with the apparent in
tent Of getting out later.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Enemy Ministers
to Fall as Result
of Peace Fizzle?

ZURICH, Sept. 1s.-Vienna papers
are greatly excited over British and
American press comment on the Aus
trian peace proposal. 1t is rumord
that Foreign Minister Burian will re-
sign.
A Berlin dispatch declared that the
game excitement is evident in politi-
cal circles. and that the position Of
Hertling and Foreign Minister Won
Hintze appears critical.
The resignation Of Hungarian
Premier Wekerle also is imminent,
according to Budapest advices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Papers of Italy
> Denounce Enemy
Peace CamouHage

chancellory had not received the
Austrian note TO the pope up to a
late hour last night. 1t was consid.
cred possible the message was sent
directly to the pope. not passing thru
the chancellory.
I'VE hope that the entente's an
swer to Austria will be prompt. pre-
else and effective" the Corrier della
Sera said. They know what Is be-
hind the action Of Vienna Let them
respond Immediately. Delays are
too dangerous"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Poilus and u. S. Men Tighten
Line Beyond Verdun and Mihiel

PARIS, Sept. 18.-Amercan forces striking north
eastward along the valley of the Rup de Mad in the dec
ton of Core and Chambey, have captured series Of
important fortified positions, La bere announced today
(Gorze is miles southwest of Metz and m1e
within the German frontier Chanbey five miles from
Goze)
At the time the French operating in the Woevre
advanced two to three lometers "a mile and quarter
mile and three-quarteE).
They occupy line east of Watronvlle, HautecoWt,
Dieppe and Moranville, it reported.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Women! Alexander Will
Answer Your Questions
" If You Buy w. S. Stamps

women have questions they want an
swered by Alexander. So we have
drafted him into the War Savings
campaign.
Alexander will answer your qucs-
ton by mail. but you must do these
two things first:
/. You must send Thrift Stamp
with your question.
.. You must also send along n
stamped envelope with your name
and address so that Alexander can
answer you without delay.
The Thrift Stamps will be turned
over by The Star to the Red Cross.
Address your questions to Alex
ander, care OF The Star"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Terror Reigns as
Yanks Near Rhine

BERNE. Sept. 18.-Terror Is reign
ing in the towns OF the German
Rhine region. according to travellers
from Kreuzlingen. despite the fact
that officialdom has declared the
Franco'American push is not i'm
portant. The travellers say Germans
have warned the population of Null
hansen to prepare for possible evacu-
alton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Haig's Men Strike New Blow on
12-Mile Front Before Quentin

south of the La Bassee canal"
British operations on the Picardy
front this week have been centered
in the region northwest OF St. Quen-
tin. where they have improved their
line by local attacks.
The villages Of lie vcrguier and
Massemy were captured this week
and Holnon was approached. The
three villages constitute a front Of
about five miles.
Holnon is less than three miles
west OF st. Quentin. In this area
the British are within two to four
miles OF the Hindenburg line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

Alexander. "thc man who knows"
a. he is billed by his press agents.
win open Thursday at the Metropol-
itan theatre for a return engagement
Of ten days.
When he was here last. recently.
his work attracted t1e attention OF
many thousands. Just how he Is
able to answer questions people have
in their minds. we do not know.
Maybe there's n trick. Maybe it's
science. Maybe it's mental telep-
athy. However. Alexander Is the
best OF the occult performers that
have appeared here.
We know that thousands OF Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Seattle Battery
to Give Smoker

Battery A of the 39th field artil-
lery at Camp Lewis is composed en-
tirely of Seattle men. who expect to
go overseas shortly.
This unit. thru Sergt George G.
King. has issued an appeal for funds
to stage "A farewell smoker and en-.
tertainment before they leave
America
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
100 Survivors of
u. S. Steamer Dora
Landed in Ireland

AN IRISH PORT. Sept 1S.-One
hundred survivors of the torpedoed
American steamer Dora have arrived
here. aboard an American store ship.
The Dora was a steel screw steam.
er OF 7.o37 tons. built in 1909. in Italy.
She was one of the shipping boards
fleet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Reply of u. S. to
Austria Is on Way

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-The
Austrian peace note has been cleared
from official tables. Secretary Ian
sing handed the reply OF the United
States, refusing to consider the en-
emy proposition. to the Swedish min
lister yesterday. 1t was then pre-
pared for cabling to Vienna
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
(By Milton Bronner.)

y
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Sept. 1S.--Its not very
pretentiols restaurant but the food is good and the
prices-for Wdshington-dre very reasonable. It's
the kind of place Uhere everybody likes to jolly the
pretty cashier and which its patrons affeconately
dub "The Gathering Dish" The other day grouchy
individual ordered meal and, Uhen it came, stared
long and hard at the little envelope Uhich contained
his sugar aNoDance for his Coffee Then he gro,oling
IN told the 1Uditer he Woud like to hare
sugar he liked his coffee sweet The cater passed
the request along to the oho SERVING behind
the army for whie cook He's full of the army
hatred of the Stacker. SO he didn't hesitate minute
He didn't pass any sugar. He merely
baaoed out in stentorian voice that might be heard
for block:
"ASK THE GENTLEMAN IF HE'S A GER
MAN"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
SPANISH CABINET
MEETS TO DISCUSS
U-BOAT SITUATION

MADRID, Sept 1s.-The Spanish
cabinet will meet today to discuss the
international situation.
Foreign Minister Dato stated that
the governments decision regarding
German submarine warfare, as 1t af-
fects Spain. would be published "at
the proper time"
He urged the press to be prudent
in dealing with foreign affairs.
The cabinet held a long session
yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Hungarian Troops
Revolt Is Checked

LONDON. Sept. ia revolt by
two regiments in budapest recently
was told of by Hungarian officer
according TO battle front dispatches.
Order was restored when machine
guns were brought out and turned
on the rebels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
to Lead
Attack on Soviets

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 1s.-Gen. Al
exieff has taken the offensive
against the Bolsheviki near Slagove-
senzek His forces consist of a num-
ber OF Cossacks and strong detach-
ments of White Guards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Food Riots Break
Out in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM, Sept. lS.-Food
riots broke out here Monday night
and Tuesday in various parts of the
city. Shops were pillaged. The po-
lice and infantry and cavalry detach.
ments dispersed the mob. Four per-
sons were injure@