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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-10-19
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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-10-19

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
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ss\VJ HY don't the newspapers come clean and admit that the Germans
", put to me me at T lunch yesterday by By y, 81 patriotic an American a, there
Because there still remains doubt in the minds of many, I am going
over ground that has been covered repeatedly in the last two weeks and try
In choosing a basis for reason w will agree that the German offensive
was a bid for supremacy Hence nothing short Of the attainment OF a major
a decision; the next hope the destruction of The British army; the third
ambition the division of The British and French which might make a ggantc.
.@ Ss D %Sys%'" of p ,. ss,c id lastly the desire to reach A"''"' the near
The least Of these great hopes ha, not been accomplished.
Instead the Hun has acquired a casualty list Of 100000; increased his
front line by forty miles; won a cemetery IN. the old Somme battlefield and
than the impossible position he found himself in after the battle o. the Somme
In addition the Hun crcumyented trouble in Ireland at Easttime when the
Sim ieners were preparing to celebrate the anniversary of the Dublin riots
Of two years ago with further destruction due to the unsatisfactory situation
blow speeded the United States up to maximum pitch in var activity and
brough. the temper Of this great nation to the point where short shrHt is going
wr activity.
Granted that the German offensive has been the most stable success in the
that at times Hags defense was chaotic and in danger, the big fact remain.
that llndcnburg today is farther away from al autocraic victory than he
Not more than forty British division. have been engaged Les; ,s"
Americans, must approximate a million men.
The only disturbing question remaining is-why doesn't Foch counter at
There is no one in the United States who knows the situation in France
amateur strategy deals entirely with unknown, but estimated quantities
Al, will agree that the proper moment for the big counter is at that hour
' 16F pd &S @ an sTSss,;io man" purpose has been disclosed when he is nearest
ii it would cost 10000 casualties to drive the Germans back to the po.
old line would have neither strategic nor tactical value for the allies. There
snns to pieces as they come on enmasse A, long a. Hindenburg throws his
masses on in tm, fashion, the allies will be satisfied to let them come along
and batter their brain; out foch must play for bigger stakes than a return
to the status quo of March.
rrDd 1T has ia h Ssn S [ss,lsd x THAT Ice {. S5ST% S out r the t Civil y, war N by h, Si%1t t ti
time to bring its superior force into play until Gettysburg turned o the third
The analogy is good in that the public doe. not know where Hindenburg
will carry on for the next three weeks. The analogy fall, when it il suggested
Of the attack the whole front has been co-ordinated. There has been no symp-
The newspapers are printing the newsl The success of the allies in
phyed-W NTH VN' "NN '' '"' 100 '" ~N
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
EXPERT OPINION.

A CYNIC once said that an expert is one who gets paid
= for his guesses, There are times when a credulous
public is disposed to string along with the cynic in this
opinion. There is the case Of the big German drive, for
instance. Military experts were many who held that it
wouldn't happen, while another school eontended that the
Hun would strike his blow in Macedonia. There is
also the case of the long range gun the Huns are using to
kill women and children in Paris, a favorite form of Prus-
sian warfare, wherever they can put it over. General Wood
suggested that the shells were fired from a Zeppelin or
a%eroplane, and ordnance sharps averred there was
no such weapon as a gun which would shoot s~eventy-six
miles. And now come our own artilerymch with plans
for a cannon to shoot los miles. All Of which makes the
layman wonder why is an expert, and incline to the belief
that one guess may he as good as another, or better.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
BETTER PAY FOR TEACHERS

TEACHERS in Oklahoma City arc 10 receive an increase
4 In salary OF approximately 20 percent II has been
apparent for some time that there must be an advance in
the pay Of teachers, and the action Of the board Is unques'
tionably In accord with public senlimen The Increase is
something less than the rise IN The cost Of living, but that
Is Characteristic OF wage and salary increases generally
Probably the school board went as far as It could con-
sistently, and additional funds will have TO be provided 10
comply with such gain as was granted.
Even with the higher pay allowed, teachers viii still
be somewhat short OF ahlucnee, but what has been done
will be helpful 10 a degree, and may help more later On.
There is a probability, OF course, that the cost Of living
will ultimately swing back the other way, but such a happy
development is not likely to be followed by a corresponding
reduction Of the teachers stipend. For several years the
general trend has been 10 increase the compensation for
such service, and it will continue in that direction, no
doubt. until instructors receive pay In proportion 20 other
learned professions Men still this side Of forty recall
when SIS a month was considered q fair wage Tor the
rural teacher and just the other day we noted an item
stating a rural teacher IN an Oklahoma county had signed
a contract for $500 a year That IS a most hopeful sign
And all this is as il should be, for no other profession
has a more important bearing on the welfare Of the country
and is future citizens. We have long boosted the merits
Of our educational system, and paid the teachers in beg
carly fashion, but gradually we are getting away from
that Much is expected OF the teachers, and they give much
to the benefit OF the race, and gradually the country is
learning that they are entitled to proper pay for their
services. II is well that a step IN the right direction has
been taken here.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Luke McLuke Says.

A girl thinks its wicked to say what
YOU arc thinking. But she sees nothing
wicked in thinking what you can't say.
Our idea OF a hopeless rounder is one
who can have a light heart and a dark
brown taste at the same time.
That Spring tang in the air makes a
fellow feel that he isn't getting his in
nings unless he gets his outings.
Every now and then YOU will run into
a man who always has a little tear
drop hanging on the end Of his nose and
who gets mad when you call his atten-
ton to it. .
A barbcd wire fence on either side OF
it wouldn't keep some men in the
straight and narrow path.
Two pair doesn't make a full house
unless your wife happens to present
you with a second pair OF twins,
The fact that a meeting is opened
with a prayer is no assurance that it
won't be closed with a fight.
Many a man who is always Dragging
about his ancestors is raising children
who won't be able to do much brag-
ging.
A man should hug a girl when he is
proposing to her. This will enable her
to realize that she is being pressed for
an answer.
Things sure have changed since the
poet spilled his famous epigram, Now
adays man wants a whole lot here be-
low and wants it all the time.
The average mar loses ambition after
he marries, and is content to drift with
the tied.
1t doesn't matter what kind Of a fig
ure a woman may have. She is always
hunting for a corset that will improve
It.
You can't make a young fellow be
licye that the time will come when girls
will seem less important than earning
a living, But II will.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

KhDfdeS(
~ Mzzf7M1aSon
MORE SIGNS OF SPRING.

IT HE druggist mikes bitters, 10
boost the spring time biz; he says
all human critters need tonics
such as his for when the winters going
the blood is thickly flowing, and boils
and things are growing; | say TO him,
Gee whizl" Since we're no longer
roosting in winter inglenooks, the pub
fishers are boosting springs ligh; and
frothy books; they say in spring we're
needing a lighter kind of reading, so
we'll forget wars bleeding; | say to
them, "God1ooksr r. The %tailor's getting
busy with shears and s%nickersnee; a lot
of fashions dizzy he recommends to me:
his pleasant spiel he spices with reasons
why the prices have turned my feet to
ices; | say to him, ooh, cheer Now
comes the poet vernal, by Teuton foe
uhshot; he posters every journal with
reams OF tommyrot he grabs me ny the
bonnet and starts to read a sonnet that
has white whiskers on it; | say to him,
Great Scott" I've done my daily knit
ting, done is the workday rush and by
my gate I'm sitting in evenings solemn
hush there comes to me a ~neighbor to
talk of sword and sabre, of war and all
its labor | say to him, "Oh, slush !"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
A SHERIFF GOES TO WAR.

TARL NJ. GAY, sheriff Of S~equoyah county, has gone 10
- war again. His efforts to secure exemption have at
tracted wide attention, and were so nearly successful that
he was discharged from the army once after being indicted
into service. His return for a second hitch finds him.
blaming politics for his fate, and altogether behaving in a
manner u%nbeconing a sheriff or a soldier. Just how his
home constituency feels about it is uncertain, but the
feeling generally will be that one so ayerse to serving his
country in one capacity is unfit to serve II in another.
There is however, some hope for thi, soldier sheriff, a
greater hope than he could have had II left to complete
his term in a paltry county office. Now he is embarked
on the great adventure, giving to his country his all, even
though unwillingly. lie isn't the first to go against his
will, but it is a beneficial and hopeful feature Of our national
army that it ineuloates into those who lack it in the be-
ginning that high spirit of patriotism which makes their
sacrifice easy and worth while. This sheriff now turned
soldier, will learn in a little while, as others have learned,
that he is now engaged in a great endeavor which makes
his petty round OF official duties seem little and insig-
nilicant indeed.
Should fate will that he is OF the glorious few who
will not return, he will still live longer in the memory Of
his people than sheriifs live, a blessed memory whose short
comings and efforts at evasion are wiped out by his gal
liant finish, And should he return, as most Of our soldiers
will, he will return a bigger, better man, full of gratitude
that he had his chance in this world struggle, and with
the lasting gratitude of the republic for the part he played.
1t is wrong to think the modest wage OF the soldier is all
the compensation of those who go. They sacrifice much,
indeed, but there is a reward for What they give which
cannot he measured by money standards. There is the
joy of attaining manhoods highest plane, the bcnedicton
which comes of unsrudging service for others Those who
go will know the full meaning of democracy and what it
is worth. Let us believe the kindly thing; that those who
seek to dodge the service do so through ignorance.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
'Saue the Waste and Win the War;
GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY.

SrHE COUNCIL or DEFENSE, It seems, is still in
" doubt Of the guilt or innocence Of DR. A. w. Newiger.
thc dentist suspected Of pro- German activities. To a degree,
the public Is, therefore, left in the same frame Of mind
Which means that many will hold him an enemy Of the
nation, while others will believe in his protestatons OF
loyalty. As published, the proceedings Of the hearing do
bot indicate that Newiger made a very good case for him
self. He sought to excuse, to eyade, was even fippant at
sines, IS one who failed to realize the seriousness OF his po-
siica. He seemed to prove ~dsloyalty beyond question when
Se refused to give the names Of p%ro-Germans he said had
Arestened him for patriotic activities. The man who does
lot hold America above such doubtful friends or enemies
; Q creature whose patriotism may we'll be doubted by the
Dublic, A mans first duty at . time like this is to America,
government and II Is little enough to expose enemies of
- country IL he knows Of their existence.
In view Of Newiger's ~flippancy in the face Of such
harges, In view Of his admitted offenseS, and in view Of
- refusal to divulge the names Of others who might
prepsriy be interned. II is not strange that the council Of
tS0se committee failed to vote faith in his loyalty. They
warned hin to be more discreet, which is something, but
noss should be done. Some tribunal with proper authority
sAeuld pass judgment on this man, and either give him a
clean bill of health or put him where he will be watched
md where the opportunities for Hun propaganda arc less.
At this time a man is either a patriot or a traitor. Where
&ere Is reasonable doubt as to which he is, some means
sAted before, are exhausting their fund Of patience, and
they are determined that on the main issue Of this war there
shsll be no compromise. They have a right to know whether
~ man, now at large with doubtful status, Is guilty or
~ guilty.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
FARM LABOR NOW AND LATER

y DECREASE in the demand for farm laborcrs is noted
= by the state employment bureau. This indicates some
Ding like a sufficient force for the planting season has
Ven secured, and that the food drive is that far over the
hill In safety. Later on, however, when harvest time has
arrived, many more men will be needed, and the call will
come At a time when farm work is less appealing than in
DE ~sladsome spring time. These beautiful April days, it
u easy to envy the pillow boy as he whistles on his joyous
way to work, but as the sun moves north its rays hit harder,
md getting out in the open air seems less Of an induce
nsent And that is when men will be most needed, and
nust Be supplied. The demand for labor in all lines is
gfeat, and looking for work !, in a fair way of becoming
. lost ART, but the farm work has the first call when the
need arises. Every community should plan now how to
neet the emergency, for preparation is a large part of the
struggle, whether it be farming or fighting.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
HistorpR
Bits -

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8lS-Congress awarded a gold medal
to Gen. Isaac Shelby for his services
in the war of 1872.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
1843-William baltimore, first dele
gate to congress from Mississippi ter1
ritory, died at hatcher, Miss, Born al
Norfolk, Va, February 9, IVA
Fifty Years Ago Today.
l68-Iowa Legislature ratified the
fourteenth amendment to the federal
constitution.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
l893-Thomas F, Baysrd, ambas.
sador Of the United States to Great Bri.
tain, took the oath of office.
Nv. a.a
Lines Worth Remembering.
The most seditious is the most COW!
ardly.-Tacitus.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
PoIicsl

"Ain't got 2 ten spot YOU can spare.
have your asked Smith.
I'm fiat broke mi, morning ! was
a black hand victim last night"
"a black hand victim" said Jones
u thought that Camofra society had
been pat ont of business In this coun-
try. How did 81 happen
"Oh" replied Smith 81 had a
straight and the other fellow had a
spade flush"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

"Ilohenrollern" sounds Ike the vol.
lrrln'"
OF "a buEI.sAw crunchinE through
bones,
with "a lubricant Of blood. sausr krAut
and mud
And tho echoes ~ he'll IN ~ tones.
Yet his IN that name that invented the
game
~ brutallEsd Kultur per -:
While millions are slain 20 prolonG ~
reign,
And tho "Zollerns" from danger keep
FIRE. II r. II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
WnffI

found,
And shooting craps out on tho grass
was seen
His mother told his Pa with a pleased
Hmilf
"Our little lamb IL gambling on the
green"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Coming To BLOWS

There was n fght In camp today
Remarked the witty Private Tails;
Tho soldiers came 10 blows when they
Responded TO the hugle calls"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
TfInl,

Tho world ~ very GOOD ~ ma"
Remarked old Justice HynlHi
And yet. HH you can plainly see,
Ny ITO IN full ~ tnat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Well. Well

No dear reader, you are mistaken
Fec Naylor, OF Moscow, Ohio, is not a
lawyer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
SORES
ANeWH4peI
Twenty Years Ago.
Nom Me AnneS Mo-

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The city
has been In a highly excited condition
today. Every theme in street and
office is war. Everyone now believes
that war will be declared Monday or
early next week II is believed the
president has prepared a message TO
submit to congress Monday.
Yesterday the veterans Of the Coniej-
eraey held a meeting in the probate
courtroom Resolutions we're passed
that they should defend the flag they
once fought against, and they were In
favor Of the independence Of Cuba, and
that Spain should withdraw her troops
from the island.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Paw Knnwa FYsfYthlna.

Willie-Paw what Il a false doc
tlhe'
Paw That IL when a physician makes
the wrong diagnosis when he calls on
a patient, my son.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

Meanwhile, it is hoped Charley Chaplin will invest his
money as we'll as his time in the third Liberty loan,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

His Column
IIalnl

Help
Tho tsndsr-hoartsd dolly Dream
said Have d heart, ! beg
on, Mother, please don't whip mat cream,
And please don't beat that oEg
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

OF course, Won Hindenburg failed to arrive in Paris on
April ! but a promise never did mean much TO a Prussian.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

Our Daily Special.
II Is A Slick Mule That Has No Kick
Coming.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Life

This worlds y touch Oli place. you bet.
We're $40 out Tor H stake
Ana. while some tltr what they can get,
some got what thry can take
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

A p~rofiteer will have to do something more than buy
Lberty bonds to prove his patriotism, lie will have to
rfosmL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

NJ I. Turner, president Of the West
ern National bank, is in Des Moines,
Iowa, where he is attending with Gov
crnor c. N. Haskell, a banquet Of tine
central Iowa democratic central com.
mittee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Ten Years AGO.

D. w Hogan, cashier Of the Ameri.
can National bank, and William Nee,
president OF the Security National
bank, will attend the meeting Of the
State Bankers association OF the two
groups to be held at McAlester April
3, and Guthrie, April g..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Fifteen Years Ago.

Handsome new seats are being in
stalled at the First Presbyterian church,
corner Of Broadway and Sixth street.
With lis splendid pipe organ and mag
niiicent furnishings, this will be the
handsomest church edihce I'm the city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

During the month Of March the local
stamp .alc at the postoiiice aggregated
$500.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson are the
proud parents Of an heir which arrived
at their home Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-03
Names Is Names.

I. VIM lives in Chicago, III.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-28

ly assist in making the drive a sue
cess.
"As chairman of your County
Speakers Committee, will you please
confer at once with the County Lib
erty Loan chairman, also with the
representative of the Woman's Lib
erty Loan Committee, and together
plan a speaking campaign for Loyalty
Day that shall embrace every precinct
in your county?
make it a red-letter day.
"At each meeting provide for GER
emonious unfurling of the Stars and
Stripes or unwilling of a community
service flag.
"Have the most inspiring music.
"Give prominent place to honor-roll
of the boys who have answered their
country's call, and read letter or
two from boys at the front.
Get a live-wire speaker who will
emphasize the kind of loyalty neces-
sary on the part of those who stay
at home.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-28
TO OBSERVE LOYALTY DAY

The following general letter mas
been issued by the director of the bu-
reau, Mrs. Kinyon, to the chairmen
of speakers committees, county coun-
ellis of defense, calling to their at
tention the necessity for observance of
loyalty day:
April 9th, 1918, is the first ami
versary of our entrance into the great
world conflict and has been designat-
ed as Loyalty Day. On this day ev-
cry loyal American citizen is asked
to consecrate himself anew to the
task of winning the war.
1.-The opening of the Third Liberty
Loan drive is set for April 9Th, Of
this year, and no more fitting date
could have been chosen. A proper OBJ
servance of Loyalty Day will great
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-28
First Christian Church

"Christ's Victory for the World"
will be the theme of the morning SER
mon at the Christian church next
Lords day.
Easter program by the children at
the evening hour.
Efficiency Bible school at 10 a. N.
Music for the day
Morning
Anthem, Christ the Lord is Risen To-
day" Morgan
Solo, Jesus Only" .....................Ratoh
Mrs. G. j. Mccormick
Evening
Solo and Chorus, 'Tis Midnight"
Mr.. Allen
Anthem, Suffer the Little Children
ClA &c
The public is cordially invited to
these services.
WALTER E. HARTMAN.
Minister
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-28

SERVICES EASTER SUNDAY
10 a. m.-Easter program by the
Sunday school.
II a. m.-Sermon by the pastor. An
Easter message.
p. m.-Epworth League.
p. m.-Illustrated lecture, subject,
"The Child Life of Pagan Lands"
Some very fine colored slides.
The public is very cordially invit-
ed. We are the Sunday school and
church of the "Glad Welcome"
April 16.-Over 100 of the greatest
war pictures yet brought to the west.
Further announcements later.
A. w. JAMES,
Pastor.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-28
First Church of Christ Scientist

230 Third avenue east
Services each Sunday at IL a. M.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Subject of lesson sermon, Reality
Wednesday evening meetings are
held at 8 o'clock when testimonies of
Christian Science healing are given.
A reading room, where all authorized
Christian Science literature may be
read or purchased, is open In the
church building between the hours OF
2:30 to 430 every afternoon except
Sundays and holidays. A circulating
library is maintained in connection
with the reading room where Chris
tian Science literature may be bor-
rowed The public is welcome to the
services and to use the reading room.