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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04
DAILY AVERAGE PAID
yEPTEMBER CIRCULATION
A LIMIT ON PRICES.

A LIMIT has been placed the price which retailers
can charge for shoes II is high limit as compared
with peace time prices but il Is reduction below prices
the public has paid within the past year. and
ton of the in domestic matters has great
er approval The class mark to which the shoe belongs is
to be stamped guarantee to the purchaser that he
gets what he is paying for and may become possible to
shoe the family without flirting with bankruptcy. Twelve
dollars, the maximum under the ruling, is enor
price for footwear but il is enough below sixteen to
encourage the ultimate consumers And there will be shoes
for adults low $780, so that even the poor man need
not go bareiooted in cold weather
Reduction and regulation Of shoe prices, however,
promptly suggests further steps in the direction
Of checking proteering and reducing eSobitant
prices in other lines Clothing prices have also gone sky
ward in manner TO make man vow to wear last sea
sons suit and oyercoat from until the end Of the
war, il patches make them their purpose that
long Part OF this increase may be warranted but il is very
doubtful II all Of is The thing be said Of food
and other necessities, and If shoe prices be revised
downward there is going be vocifcrous demand that
the same remedy be applied to other commodities.
The government is engaged in floating a
SOOOO00O0 loan and is also interested in raising other
large sums through the sale of savings stamps The
people going to put their money these securities
lH WnlCn VIII Dut tney
have right to all protection possible from the pofiteers
and the government should neglect no action which will
keep prices at proper level There should be no imita
lion; which will wreck business, and wants any
honest dealer deprived of legitimate and reasonable profit
but il prices Shrunken such figure there will be
more money available for investment the federal loans
and for donations the funds which are to be asked
after the loan campaign is ended
II there is any why other prices be regu-
lated in the same shoe prices we're it is not ap-
parent to the layman and II will be difficult make him
understand it, There is talk that the price OF butter
may reach dollar pound and the average man realizes
that he cannot pifod to eat it such price OF feed it to
his family He understand why with feed prices
where they today butter should more but such
an increase is certain to unjust and certainly inn
possible for most Of US.
After the government does its best a presumably it
has for the shoe question: there is use to expect any
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

This epidemic Of Spanish influenza is practically sure
TO get before it gets better II is reasonably certain
that it is crowd disease which explain, its rapid
spread through army camps Therefore the best OF hi,
ability the individual should shun crowds The best way
to check it. at least probable factor in that direction
would be to prevent public gatherings much as possible
Such action if it is to be effective should be taken prompt
H The board Of health has the authority as we under
stand it, to close schools churches and heaters and is in
measure, responsible for the public health II knows or
should know that other cities have closed their schools as
result Of this epidemic There times when action is
desirable than discussion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Farming is essential occupation, and the demands
the farmers increased in the effort to produce food
to the maximum Therefore their requests for deferred
classification Of regstrans under the new draft law should
receive every consideration and will At the same time the
farmers should remember that there are no blanket exemp
ons for any occupation and the one seeking deferred
classification should show that he essential and there is
no do the work should he be called to the coor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

General William C. Gorgas, retiring surgeon general OF
the army, has record few medco- military
tain. His work in making the Panama canal health
full thus making the construction OF the canal possible
was of itself most notable achievement II disease
rather than obstacles Of terrain which stopped the French
And after Panama General Gorgas attained the triumph
of making the great American army the healhe't in the
world.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

This is repete with herosm that the stand OF
those Yanks who held against superior forces when
surrounded for days may attract but passing notice
but their daring gives further testimony of the determine
ton Of troops to fight finish That determination
should be ours in pushing the loan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

The German imperial chancellor is said to be a
peace advocate but he might we'll understand in advance
that he won't win any Nobel prize with anything like the
Austrian proposals He might learn something his ad
vantage by consulting Bulgaria.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

That news from the western front should make every
loyal American give three bonds, II possible we'll as
three cheers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Texas county is first with its Liberty loan quota
fine honor and we'll earned Let other counties speed
up There are honors for all in this except the slack
ers and the cutters
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

The Five Civilized tribes to subscribe 100000 to
the fourth Liberty loan thus showing that they have
proper appreciation of their civilization,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

The suffrage movement in New York
has resulted in far heavier enrolment
in the school OF New York university
than ever before has been known.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Turkey disposed stick with the central empires
and the cheerful view of that decision is that the
slaughter of many Turks who deserve something like
that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Prospects that the Spanish flu may
result in closing the schools has helped
TO reconcile the small boy to the per-
lis and hardships Of an epidemic.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

There are indications that the kaiser is gong to lose
many before his big ends but the chances that
the prince will be of them remain slim and re-
mote
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

THE meussains have no valued
crops, thst dFoeth nioht put IN
= wrongs ard shers the rainfall sci
dom stops, IT, whu1e hlsmed summer
long, ! spen1 ~ ssmnef n he hills,
hard ~ Lslgs fsuoep ~, where
creditors vlH1 ssel11l 2lE To- me IN
vain vcsld ~ ~ every afternoon
!! fained. ~ eslAoea y sala wse skipped,
Ss HiisSssl lsssz a sssss. si.''sS Ss
ecrniisId f,63s - lhlssty ssaln sIone
the scersa's oeth, - thefpwss nothing
slsses 1T Eoslu. ~ soc(s 6saf NEED
I I'm. Asl = ~ plalss, nor a.
away. whsss rr6ps ~ 80 scsts rev.
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isssnsfs losto1 ~ - 4 ssis. ~
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Arrest Of two negroes for the theft
OF a buggy, is a reminder that such
vehicles still exist. The event also re-
calls the good old days when no rural
swans equipment was complete with
out one. and the town sport was in debt
to the liveryman most Of the time. A
slow, prosaic conveyance II may seem
TO the gasoline gadder Of today. but like
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

II the lists for the meanest man con-
test are not closed. the firm OF Gill
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Buy bonds and make the kaiser
xrosn. Yours for the fourth LID
erty loan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Lines Worth Remembering.
No wise man eveg thought that
raitor ought to be trusted.--Cicero.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04
1dSlQ1:ies
r. - 20 6ss
Twenty Yssss Ago.

Twenty Yssss Ago.
d. A. Johnston and DR.. Harr,
Walker are judges in the bench sho~
at the state fair. Judging will b.
American field standard.
d. p. Marnum Of Woodward was 10
The city yesterday.
B. S. Barnes Of Pones City was .
visitor yesterday
Miss Adolyne Richardson returned
yesterday from the Kansas City car
niyal.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

TAX with any man long enough,
and he will tell you Of the time
the doctors gave him up.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Twenty years for William Madison
Hicks strikes US as about right; by the
time that sentence expires, he should
be old enough to know better.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Piftsss Ysars Ago.
Col. c. r. Colcosd win - TO Kias'
fiahsr sodsy 10 attend the horse races
He has horse entered on one Of to-
days events
Hugh MeCredie IT,, who Is attending
the University Of Illinois, writes that
the Oklahoma contingent Is holding iis
own in the eurricuium and sthlstie
work.
Miss Long, who has been spending
the summer In Colorado, and who en-
braced an opportunity to study music
under a celebrated Denver teacher, win
return homo Tuesdsy.
Tea yssss Ago.
Mrs. Marion Sidney Cooter Of 4
Stiles Park will entertain BY opening
the season for he Chafing Dish club
Monday with a l o'clock bridge
luncheou.
Mrs. Richard A. Voss Of West Four
teenth street Is visiting In Chicago this
week
Mrs, Graves Of Montgomery. Ala.
viii arrive today for a visit with hel
two daughters. Mrs. ], A. Reek and
Mrs. Fred Couper.
Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Dewey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Georss Farrsr Of Ed
rnond are the weekend guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. a. L Welsh.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

the Cimex lectularius. which also has
no wings at all, ii got there just the
same
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

rested for taking furniture from a sol
dier's wife, might be entered.
Repentance Of the local quartet which
played the primrose path on the pro
ceeds Of stolen bonds. fails to impress
us greatly The remorse which result,
from getting caught may sometimes re
solt in reformation. but observation ha'
taught Us not to bet on il.
So many safety raIors are ad-
vertised that we contend that no
woman should wear q mustaehe.
ON THE SHORT LINE.
Don't groan,
But Loan
Your cash
To smash
The Hun.
And run
Hin out.
And rout.
The sub
Take hold
With gold
To knock
The block
OF Blii
And kill
His qulnce-
Like prince,
The dub.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Mrs. Richard A. Voss Of West -Four.
teenth street Is visiting In Chicago ,hii
week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-04

Col. c. r. CoIcofd Win y TO Kiag'
fishsr hodsy 70 attend the horse races
He has horse entered on one Of to-
days events
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
AMERICANS IN
ALSACE MENACE
TO HINDENbURC
Battle Analysis by
J. w. 7. Mason

>EN YORK. June so.--Mo,e-
rn~ut of American troops into Al
SAGE l. strategic measure that
must exercise a serious Influence
on future disposition Of iiind~n'
burg'> fast dwindlinE reserves.
and may Interfere with his plans
foe . new offensive In Western
France
The new American positions are
so far away from tho present area
81 activity along th. West front a.
90 compel IIindenburg 60 organize a
large separate reserve force to pro
tect the upr-r Rhine against sudden
American attack.
These reserves must b. drawn
from the central German reservoirs
that make good the losses incurred
by iIindcnburgs futile drives In
Flanders. Picardy and Champagne.
Any strengthening of tho German
positions In Alnac- as the result of
Americas increasing power In that
sector must necessarily decrease the
striking force OF German offensive
toward Paris and the channel ports.
II Hindenburg prefers Co take
chances with tho Americans and
weaken his Alsace line FOR the bone
tit Of future operations In Western
France. the Stars and Stripes may
be planted on the banks OF tho Rhine
ahead % schedule time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Stream of Alien
Women Registering

German alien enemy women came
into police headquarters in a steadily
Increasing stream Thursday Extra
clerks were required 10 handle them.
over zoo were registered BY noon
"Wednesday. and aimee then 1, Is en-.
tirnai~d that close 10 100 women
have registered. making an approx.
mate total os $50
Many Of tn. women wer- s,yilshly
dressed. and drove up Ia their own
cars. Others were attended by their
husbands. who assumed a b-illgsr~nt
attitude toward the fingsrprint
process
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Startling Home
Coming for the
Sergeant, This

HOOD RIVER. ore. Juno 20.
Sorgt W, l.. Hodges and rs
pretty high school girls from
Portland. received bad scare
early today Hodges unexpected,
~ returned home on furlough
from Fort Candy. lie had no
matches and the house was dark.
lic had made alt preparations Tor
bed and WAS ready 90 climb IN
when a piercing shrek startled
him,
There was an excited furry In
tho bed. Accompanying rhriekH
came from various parts ~ tho
house Then three lingerie
clothed figures reared from the
bed and shot past him.
Hodges beat a haHty retreat
and slept in the haymow. Not
until this morning did he learn
that ~ girls on a berrypicking
expedition had pre- empted his
quarters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
RED CROSS AUXILIARY
AT FREDERICK & NELSON

Frederick A Nelson's Tied Cross
auxiliary viii open station - ns n
public workroom Friday morning.
This auxiliary has accepted 10000
sphagnum moss dressings AZ ita quo.
Ia and will begin active work with.
out delay. that this very large mum.
bor Of dressings may b. quickly
made The general public may come
10 this general workroom as regu'
larry nn posaible
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
WAR WORK TO
HOLD STAGE AT
WOMEN'S MEET

War work will be ~ primary In
tereat NJ the Northwestern confer.
cnce OF the Young Women's Chris
tlan harocia ton. which will open
June n at Scabeck. on Hood canal.
and close July 1. Citizenship
courses 90 prepare for Amerieanizlng
foreign born residents. will be In
cluded
Miss Martha Whealdon. Of BON
hay. India. and representative Of tho
associations foreign department will
be IN charge OF the citizenship de
partment
Bible study. technical councils. and
club leadership courses have been
planned. Between timen directed
recreation viii be "a feature OF the
conference.
The conference will open Friday.
June 81. Mt D. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
SEATTLE KIDDlES AID
CHILDREN OF ALLIES

The little workers Of the Red
Cross have been meeting each week
during the past winter and spring.
making ambulance pillows and baby
refugee garments for the little kid
DIS In France and Belgium.
Besides donating sss To the Red
Cross. they have purchased large
numbers OF undershirts. Much Of
the money was raised at bazaar
held at the residence OF Mrs. Leo
Gchwabacher. ard those participant
ing were Bertha Schwabacher. Nir-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
THEATRES
rAIACE HIP

Jansen and maids. in an act called
The Triple Mystery" viii BE- the
feature Of the now show which opens
At the Palace Hip today. Edna -.
Herr plays an important part in this
mystery act.
Other acts on the bin include Edna
May Foster. in a comedy skit. includ.
Ing surprise novelty: an operate
quartet. THE Brigands OF Seville"
Jimmy Dunn. in "a Trip 10 the
Farm: Christopher and Walton. in
a funny skit called "Barbcra." and
the %ylo Maids. who play the latest
selectIons on the xylophone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
BUSINESS WOMEN TO
MEET FRIDAY, AT 6:15

The newly organized business
wom.n's club viii hold its second
meeting In the Womcn'H Exchange.
on Union At. between second and
Third ayes. Friday. June 81. nj 6is
y. m.
Tho new club was organized for
the purpose OF closer coordination ~
business women with government
service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
SOUNDED LIKE A NEW
GERMAN OFFENSIVE

People In tho vicinity OF Lake
Union were Of tho opinion that
new German offensive had becn
launched at midnight "Wednesday
They heard Henry Mcekieiohn. SIS
Fairvicw ave. emptyinE his revolver
at a burglar who jumped on his
neck when he awokc. None OF tho
shots took effect Nothing was
stolen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
SIGHT U-BOAT
NEAR VIRGINIA

NEW YORK. June so.--A German
submarine was sighted off tho vir
glnia cap-s at y, m. yesterday. &C.
coriinx TO a report made hy officers
OF the coastwtac steamer Advance
today. The U.hoat was four miles
away from tho Advance. and failed
to come nearer when tho steamers
gun was made ready for action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Alpine Dedicates
a Liberty Temple

Alpine Wash. will stage a big pa.
trlotic demonstration Saturday and
Sunday. according 10 Carl Glenn.
mants. delegate to the land rcc.ana.
ton conference. A Liberty Temple
win be dedicated. and a Red Cross
bazaar and oid-fAshioned hoc-down
held.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
U. S. WILL NOT NEED TO
USE BROADWAY HIGH

Tho government has decided that
X will not need TO make use 81 tho
offer OF Seattle OF It's broadway high
school equipment for the instruction
OF men in mechanics and radio. this
summer. Enough other accommoda.
tons To caro- for the 30. 900 men 90
be trained have been arranged for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
HATRED OF HUNS
GROWING NOW IN
RUSSIA, HE SAYS

There II a growing hatred OF the
Germans In Russia and no fear need
be- felt that Russia will cooperate
with the Huns. according TO Lieut.
Col Raymond Robins. head Of IN.
American Red Cross mission. who
has arrived IN Seattle on his way to
Washington from Ietrograd.
4 small army OF Czech Sloyaks iH
on It's way To the United States. ac.
cording 10 members Of the mission.
for tho purpose Of going overseas
from here 90 fight the Austrians.
These men deserted from the Aus.
trian army shortly after the war
broke out and went over to the
ranks 90 tho Russian army. Now
they are Dissatisfied with the Rus.
sian.IIun peace.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
AZ BRITISH SURVIVORS
OF U-RAIO ARE LANDED

RIO DE JANEIRo. June .o-Ths
British ship Holbcin today landed a.
survivors OF tn. British steamship
which was sunk BY n
off the Axorr=. May 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
HELPS ADJUTANT GENERAL

Miss Dorothea Kennedy. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Kennedy.
Ia doing her bit by manipulating a
typewriter In the office OF tho adiu.
tant general in Washington. -. C.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20

Einia BIoxom. Jeanette Brown.
Gladys Crimriins. xenia Petkovf,z.
Gertrude Tc-nby. Nancy Ann Miller
and Margnret Elias.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
RED CROSS ExCIrKsION

The East Seattle auxiliary OF the
Red Cross will hold an excursion
Saturday evening on steamer For.
tuna. leaving Loschi park at 8
o'clock. The return trip will be made
at H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
IN SEATTLE JULY 10

\ male clerk carrier examination
viii be held here July - to fll
vacancies In tho clerk and carrier
staff of the Seattle postoffice Only
males between - and a. may regis
ter
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-12
SLAV SOCIETY GIVES
FREELY TO 0TTAWAS
WAR CHEST VENTURE

Ottawa Slayonics, the vast mdJOfi'
~ of whom are some way animated
with Austria Hungary are American
patriots to the last degree. THIS Is
evidenced bv the manner in whlcn
they are doing their BIT toward ma
tional enterprises in general ana to-
ward all local undertakings in partlcu'
lar.
There was high elaiiOn IN War
Chest headquarters last night when
lit was reported the Ottawa chapter
of "The Guardian Angel Society, a
purely Slay organization has at It's
last meeting appropriated so toward
the War Chest This gift Is IN addi'
/ ton To the individual subscriptions
of the members. all of whom are do
ing a wholesome bit with their per
sonal donations to help swell. th'
fund
Most of the Guardian Angel Society
are employees of tho Federal Plate
whcra workmen are being shown t,
glory In that great American dis
ease pairiolitis. and the suffering
ls 100 per cent. net.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-12
.OESERTER CAUGHT
HERE; USED DEPOT
FOR A BUNK HOUSE
MARSEllLES YOUTH HELD PRiS-
oNER PENDING WORD FROM
HIS coMMANDANr-ADMITs HE
WAS AWAY WITHOUT LEAVES

Admitting himself TO be deserter
from the regular army and processing
derp hatred for the officers who took
him in custody, Thomas G. Smith,
former Marseilles man.. was taken in
charge ty Deputy Sheriff Arthur Bar
rett and Patrolman Jerry Looney late
yesterday.
Smith was assigned a cell al the
county jail and is being held there
pending word from his commanding
officers He was arrested on La Sale
street after he had been seen TO loiter
at the Rock Island depot. seemingly
without any particular motive for be
ing there. on several occasions.
A tip sent on, by army officials
resulted in the detention of Smith
here. He is charged with having left
Fort Smelling. Mimi, more than two
weeks ago. His leaving was without
permit Of his commandant He has
been hanging around Ottawa and Mar
seiles for week or more, until sus'
picion became aroused at his long
stay Investigations were instituted
with the result it was learned he was
wanted at. Fort Smelling as a deserter,
After he was captured Smith show
I'd his teeth to the two officers. He
promised them both horrible death
ifter he had been released and his
'erm in the army expired. Neither
Looney or Barrett took the threats
for Is karat, but went about their
business OF locking him mp
A wonan's wiles are blamed for the
Young mans predicament He is'said
by local officials 10 have become en-
amored by local girl in whose com
pany he was frequently seen during
his "furlough. The girl. II is known
It the sheriff's Office, had nothing to
10 with his remaining away from his
post longer than the prescribed time,
Smith is said to have father and
brother residing in Marseilles, but
when his funds ran low he went TO
the Rock Island depot where he bunk.
cd for the night This occurred. sta.
tion employees said two or three diff
erent night. When they became con
vineed Smith was using the waiting
room for lodging place they became
suspicious of him.
Messages have been sent to Fort
Smelling to ascertain what should be
Zone with the prisoner. In the mean.
me he will he held in Ottawa pend.
ing receipt of word from his head
quarters. Smith confessed TO the
authorities that he was away from
he army without leave is volun
teer and Joined the regular army.