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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
THE CLEANEST STATE.

DOSSIBLY Oklahoma may be made the cleanest state
in the union in a moral way, the worthy aim Of the
law enforcement officials. Certainly such goal is worth
striving for and whether attained not conditions
certain be improved enough the effort But
we shall have keen competition for such leadership,
most desirable competition OF course The general ten
dcncy is toward reduction of the social evil and the need
Of such cleanup is emphasized by the work of the
department to save the soldiers from diseases and other
evils of vice SO the anyicc campaign here is but part
Of national crusade which will prove Of nesmable value
both to the army and the civil population,
Oklahoma, however has the advantage of not being as
bad many other states in this particular to start with
and the further advantage Of having liquor traffic which
has always been conbutory cause and rarner to the
business Of commcroalilcd vice With such lead and
with officers sincere in their duties there is chance to
attain the leadership sought II these officers given
the support of citizens generally and society provides
proper diversions both for soldiers stationed in borders
and Young people may he made fairly
tain With all doing their best and all will do that well
the would still fall somewhat below the standards Of
New Jerusalem, the millennium. But much can be ac-
compshcd and it is well worth striving for And strv-
ing is the only way Eternal vigilance and eternal effort
wll he needed gain this worthy leadership keep it.
No state or nation has succeeded wholly in riddnc
itself Of vice but making progress The old theory
that such Illicit traffic was necessary evil is longer
admitted tolerated It is still problem not entirely
solved, but few doubt that conditions better now than
in the old days OF segregated districts wnkcd at or ap-
proved by law And persistent effort will work still
further Improvement 1t is movement for the health of
the race for the health Of souls well bodies and all
should aid in its advancement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
"Saue the Waste and Win the War
WARS CALL TO YOUTH.

INCREASE in volunteer enismens, noted by the re-
cruiung officers here and elsewhere TO he expected
al this season The new registration day for men who
have turned p since registration day last year IS an in
fuenc of course there being always those who prefer TO
volunteer instead OF awaiting the draft But another IN
f1uence would stimulate enlistment If registration
hadn't been extended to the youngsters 1t is the call Of
war N youth which is always strong and which calls
louder as more Of our go into action in France
Middle age may be as patriotic youth may be as
brave but it lacks the fire Of adventure which works with
patriotism duty and courage send the Youngsters TO the
FRAY Many of the volunteers have yet attained the
draft age indeed many barely past the minimum age
Of 49, and there always few Of those young heroes
who resort to prcyarcation about their and thereby
enter the service ahead of their eighteenth birthday
Flow much mote readily the young volunteer has
been shown in past wars, when draft in sight
The Civil war fought mostly by volunteers also
fought largely by boys and young and the rule
held in Great Britain in the early days OF this war before
compulsory service was enacted And they fought we'll
these boys who did wait and will not wait the turn OF
draft selection; they will fight well until the is
Every day they are going these volunteers singy in
little groups which attract less attention than the larger
numbers called by draft There honor enough and glory
enough foe them all but there times when it the
larger formations But all Of them are the Couurys pride
and there is work for them all do The navy and marine
corps depend wholly volunteers, and the army
all who seek to serve hence is well youth has this i'm
Tulse to rush in without awaiting orders
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
IGpPli11R
Ehh1p11eSI
CSl Hh.zf Mason AZ
FOUR YEARS AGO.

TOUR years ago the red god Mars
r was resting, drowsy, on his throne,
and so we talked OF choo.choo
cars, and small beer gossip was our
own Then trifling things important
seemed, and twaddle was Oh. stock in
trade; teformers DER the country
screamed YOU will recall the noise
they made. Bridge whist employed tho
lazy DANES at country clubs through
out the land and stories OF the baseball
games at evcntide were in demand
Would links be chosen county clerk,
or would he run against defeat2 Dis
cusSing this our jaws we'd work, for
hours together on the street Would
Willard get the dinge'S Roat' That
was one theme Of long ago We're girls
entitled to the vote, or should they stay
at home and sew The neighbors used
TO come at night and talk with me Of
many things, and we would whoop
around and fight DER cabbages and cats
and kings. But since the war flags
were Snfurled and battle eagles raised
tfeir scream, it seems we're In an
other world the old time planet was Z
dream The country clubs are drear,
and bare, no giggles from their porch
es rise the girls no longer gather
there, TO see who gets the BOBBY prize.
And men have learned to think grave
thoughts, and let the beer and skittles
go; to plan how they may hand some
swats, by sacrifices, to the foe.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

man is a god and during the fifth year
he is a door mat.
What has become OF the old fashioned
round pewter castor that used to stand
in the center OF the dining room table
And what has become of the o. (. man
who used to say Pass the crew-itt, -
when he wanted vinegar or salt or pep
PERI
There are lots of good books for boys
in the library that are indorsed by the
Sunday School Superintendents. But a
regular boy imagines that nobody but
punching bags read them.
Another great trouble with this world
is that it is easier to talk for five hours
than It is to listen for five minutes.
When half dozen men start to brag-
ging in a kaif you will never find more
than six liars in the crowd
When they are engaged he wants her
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

because she is so different from other
girls And when they are married he
wants to get rid OF her because she is so
different from other women.
The difference between the bracer
taken by the ordinary man and the
bracer taken by the Prohbitionist, is
that one bracer is bonded and the other
is patented.
1t is easy 10 get a reputation as a liar.
Just set yourself up in business as a
weather prophet
A woman believes that if her husband
had any brains he could keep up his life
insurance without having to pay the
premiums.
Once in a while you run into a man
who imagines that the bathtub and the
bedroom rug are put there so he will
have somewhere to spit
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
HIGHER GAS RATES.

7 Asst winter higher gas pressure the crying need.
- bu, it did no good to cry. Now higher gas rates,
which aren't wanted except by the gas company likely
TO matctallc. The offered in the peace proposals
Of the Oklahoma Natural Gas company aren't bad as
they might be- and would be borne braycy if they insured
an adequate supply in cold weather which they don't II
the rate raised the corporation commission should sec
that it is measured by the density OF the gas and not
merely by meter measurement If the pressure could be
maintained at eight ounces it would be worth more in
cold weather 1t is paying for something they don't get,
which pains the purchasing public However, it isn't
strange that rates showing tendency to follow
other prices hitting the high places An increase is
quite probable and the gas company has the common
ground Of complaint that materials and labor costing
more and is difficult for struggling corporation
keep going without more money But there is silver
lining to gas cloud is found in the fact that the
rates asked here modest compared with what is de
manded in places. In Kansas for instance having
raised the rate to 50 cents the Kansas Natural is now
talking ghy Of dollar gas for certain cities it serves, and
the of the people heard in the land And they
have cause for screaming
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Our Toe Miller Contes,

Russ Wilson claims that the very
Oldest Joke is the one about the conver-
Sation between Adam and a monkey in
the Garden of Eden "I am afraid Eve
has the measles" said Adam. "Oh YOU
must be mistaken" said the Monkey.
How can she have the measles when
she MAS Adam"
And in them days this was considered
great Joke.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Ola SSf221ies
AzNeWn4pe.
-NIoer Me Tines I.YIeo
Twenty Years Ago.

Twenty Years Ago.
Bishop Mcerschaert was in the city
yesterday
Miss Epplcr. the handsome lady clerk
of the Deming Investment company, re-
ceiyed box Of beautiful Marechal Neil
roses from her Ardmore beau yester-
day Such doings look very suspicious.
Dr. Lundbery purchased the pacing
mare Juno, Friday at Norman and has
brought her to the city. In a trial she
pulled heavy cart a mile in | 40 She
is a beautiful animal and will be a
great addition to Oklahoma City'L
boodcd horses
Mr. and Mrs. I'd Compton departed
yesterday for Colorado Springs, where
they will make their home
Fifteen Years Ago.
Mrs A. J.. Welsh was hostess yes
tcrday afternoon To- the Bridge and
Bowling club.
Guy Cox Of Silver City. Col, is
here visiting his sister, Mrs Fred T..
Sutton lie is interested IN a Coora-
do mine thatrjS said to be yielding
we'll
J. p. Hciincr a capitalist Of Lawton,
was IN the city yesterday and purchased
twenty five lots on South Park addi-
ton He states it is his intention to
erect several residences on them.
Ten Years Ago.
Mrs Arthur II Gcissler gave a Cin-
derclla party Tuesday afternoon CONS
pllmcntary to her houseguest, Mrs.
Cora NJ Sachet of Guthrie.
The guests were blindiolded and ~
Quired to pin CindcreIa's slippers on.
Mrs. W & Burke successfully ac-
complshed the feat and was given =
book.
Iced grape punch and cake were
served
Mr. Z X Gaylord gave a picnic
party last evening, complimentary to
Mis-, Shcaior Of Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Caleb X Brooks and her
daughter Amy will give bridge lunch
next Wednesday as a compliment TO
Mrs James Crcsscn Frazier. a bride
Of the spring This is the first OF
scric, OF affairs which Mrs Brooks
and Miss Brooks will give, the sec
ond 10 follow on next Wednesday and
third the date Of which is not set
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

II annoys a girl when she likes the
fellow who is sitting beside her on the
lounge in the front room and she tells
him to behave and he behaves.
Isn't it funny how a man will stare at
a well-flled silk stocking when herwon't
give a well-fillcd silk sock a glance9
The difference between the fifth day
after marriage and the fifth year after
marriage is that during the fifth day a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

It is not always May the bard remarked and not all
Mays are as fine as the waning With abundant
moisture it insured the wheat crop and other vegeta
ton on its way rejoicing Anyone should be glad to be
queen Of a month like this has been
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Next
Bloomington star)

IHToominRton StArO
Eph Keef who has been a helper at
the blacksmith shop and doing hair
cutting and shaving on the side has
accepted position as off f-bearer at the
sawmill and will move his barber tools
over there.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

The authorities in Gastonia N. c.
should be notified that George VIII
Gamble in his grocery store on Frank
lin avenue.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

That idea of the Russian soviet at Sarov in making
women public property serves horrible example OF
what the world could expect OF anarchy wherever it gains
control Fortunately America knows how to deal with
anarchists and bolshcyjk.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Haw, IIaw!

dayton (Ohio) News)
viii Laugh didn't when arraigned in
Police Court Thursday on a chargeCof
contempt Of Court for failing to appear
Wednesday to answer to a charge OF
violating the vehicle ordinance.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
HistorpR
One Hundred Years Ago To-day.

One Hundred Years Ago To-day.
l8l8-Gen. Jeremiah T. Boyle, civil
war commander and military governor
Of Kentucky, born. Died in Louisville,
July 28, 1871.
Scventy-Five Years Ago To-day. Z
lA5-The Canada Baptist union cons
pleted its organization.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lS68-Fenians in the United States
organized another raid into Canada.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1893 - International Congress OF
Miners assembled at Brussels.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

Camp Bowie CTexas) Reconnaissance }
Luke McLuke, please note The At
torney-General of Texas is Looncy.
Have you a place in the club for him ?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Gosh I

We hate 10 keep anyone out Of the
Club. But what are We gonna do with
o A. Damrow of Kinde, Mich?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

She's clumsy MS hippo She
Has an ingrowIng face:
\ni that's the reason, seems to me,
Her parents named her Grace
Luke McLuke.
My name Is Grace. I don't deny.
And, though | hate to knock:
II were built Ike you. dear Luke,
I'd never heave rock
Trarn uT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

Red Cross workers say most Of the people give
checruIIy as they should Americans learning the
meaning Of sacrifice, and that this is their war
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Seventy -Five Years Ago Tod,
ifty Years Ago Today
One Year Ago Today In IN. War.

May q, l9l7-President signed Tho
bill increasing the strength OF the navy
and marine corps United States senate
passed bill appropriating s5OOW0O0
for a bureau OF war risk insurance.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

II the kaiser doesn't realize that the American army
in France is getting larger every day he will learn in
the of time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Oh, Ioy!

The big Hun drive has fallen Nat,
The German hosts diminish.
The kaiser started something that
Old General Foch viii finish.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
You Have Head Them

Some after dinner speakers bray,
They're nervous. and they soon be-
tray II:
They haven't anything 10 Hay,
And they don't know Just how 10 say II
Luke MCLuke.
And when the less they have 10 say.
I'm heavens name, ! pray. then may II
u" pertinent 10 ask why they
The more time take In which to say
Il?
-Newerk NNwE
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Firms Is Firms.
Mercyl

Penny & Sweet run a candy store il
Laurlnburg, N. {.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

German efficiency has extended to prophecy It
has been year since the Uboats to staryc
Great Britain in three months
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

Names Is Names
Our Daily Special

HevinS Creased live, in Trizevant
Tennessee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

While the Russian situation is somewhat complicated
soviet seems to he just bad a bosheyik which is
pretty bad.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Luke McLuke Saws

You MAY Save Yourself A Black Ey
BY Forgiying An Enemy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Ouch!

"All men are born equal observed
Mr.. Gabb.
"YeS," replied Mrs Gabb, equal to
any amount Of foollshncss and ornery-
ness"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Fact

Said Perclval Bloohs:
IT Ia sure n Cinch bet
That the easiest jobs
Are the hardest to get II"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

THAT fellow Smith is a confirmed
pessimist, isn't he2" said Brown.
Yes" agreed Jones "The only thing
that surprises him is the failure OF
the Unexpected to happen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Our Daily Birthday Party.

DR. Emil G. Hirsch, noted Jewish
rabbi OF Chicago, born in Luxemburs.
o. years ago today.
Sf Arthur Conan Doyle, famous
novelist and playwright, born in Edin-
burRh 50 years ago today.
Nine. Ala Nazimova, celebrated
actress of the American stage. born in
the Russian Crinea. % years ago today.
Charles II Markham. president Of the
Illinois Central railroad. born at Clarks.
vile, Tenn, 81 years ago today.
Dr. James A. B. Scherer president
oi Ihroop College OF Technology born
at Salisbury, N C.. 48 years ago today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
LakeML14ke
His Column
Aw, Gwanl |
lODHENnW IQ3

Aw, Gwan
There was an old man In YaIoo.
Whose nose had brilliant red hue
When he'd look at his heak
He would thankfully squeak:
Wen, I'm glad that tho thing isn't
blue"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22
Lines Worth Rememberins

Those readiest to criiicise are often
least able to appreeiats.--Joubert
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

J. p. Hciincr, a capitalist Of Lawton.
was in the city yesterday and purchased
twenty five lots on South Park addi-
ton He states it is his intention to
erect several residences on them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

Guy Cox Of Silver City, Col, IS
here visiting his sister Mrs. Fred T..
Sutton lie is interested IN a Colora-
do mine that,jS said to be yielding
we'll
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

Mr. and Mrs I'd Compton departed
yesterday for Colorado Springs where
they will make their home
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-02
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

The Sunday school numbered 81, an
increase CT one over the Sunday be-
fore, and the collection was $56S.
The pastor preached at II O'Clock
from the text IF any man have not
the spirit of Christ he is none of His"
1t was very stirring sermon and was
very attentively heard.
An unusually small number attend
ed the evening service which was
along temperance lines. The subject
was "The Fall of King Alcohol" and
q short but interesting sermon by DR..
Williams was followed by strong talks
by w. v Tompkins and Judge G. +.
Haynie, Mr.. Tompkins' remarks dealt
with the growth of temperance senti-
ment for the past few years, and
Judge Haynes dealt with the legal
aspect of the subject. Both were en-
PERTAINING as we'll as instructive. The
church was warm and comfortable,
and it is to be regretted that so few
of the members of the church awaited
themselves of the privilege of attend
ing the evening service AS rule,
however, intense loyalty signalizes
the Presbyterian church-now as al
ways One feature of this was
demonstrated on last Mnoday at the
missionary meeting, when although
only nine members were present,
collection of $3.50 was raised.
On next Sunday DIR. Williams will
be absent from his pulpit and his
place will be filled at both morning
and evening services by DR.. Lisle of
GAINESVILLE
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-02
NARROWED HUNTERS GET
PLENTY OF GAME

Little Rock, Nov 30.-The prize
hunting story of the season is sup
piled by the Martin Sharp Hunting
Club of Little Rock, which spends a
week or SO en- hunting trip every
fall. This time they went to the
southern part of Arkansas county, six
big automobiles full They got in be
tween the tses bayou and White river
and in two days the bayou rose four
feet It was too high to ford, there
are no bridges or ferries, and they
were effectively marooned. But there
is plenty of game or the 10000 acre
island. They killed all the squirrels,
and ducks they could eat, besides
three deer, and they had along an old
chef from Camp Pike so why should
they worry? They Just waited till
the river could go down, and were re
quired to stay only a week longer
than they had intended But they did
not Kill game Just for the JOY of kill
ing. They killed no more than they
needed. Their president, Martin
Sharp, saw to that
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-02

largest ever seen in Santiago and in
Guided almost the entire population
between the ages of l6 to so.
Resolutions to be sent to the ma
tional government, demanding the in
corporation into Chile of Tacna and
africa. and an immediate increase in
the army and navy, were everywhere
greeted with cheering. A feature of
,he demonstration WAS the presence
of the veterans Of 70 who captured
these provinces from Peru
The newspapers comment on the
fact that hundreds of small Argen-
tine flags were carried in the pro
cessions.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-02
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says Watoga Lady, GAS To What
Csrdui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, W. VANS. S. W. Caldwell,
of this town, says: When about Is years
Of age, suffered greatly -. Sometimes
would 60 month or two, and had
terrible headache. backache, and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then :. 1t would last
e. two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me bottle OF
Cardui, and began 10 improve after
taking the first bottle, so kept it up till
took three =. ! gained, and was well
and strong, and owe II all TO Cardui.
am married now and have 3 children
Have never had to have a doctor for
female trouble, and just resort TO Cardui
if need tonic. am glad to testify TO
what il has done for me, so as TO help
Others"
II you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any OF the other
ailments SO common TO women, why not
give Cardui trial2 Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 10 years.
Begin taking Csrdui today. II may
be the very medicine you need.
kC-l30
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-02
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Akers Auto Service, phone ~ hours
z a. m. to $3.50 p. m. Night service
is discontinued. 27d7
B. X Steele and wife of Paris, Tex,
left for their home this afternoon af-
ter two weeks visit here with rela-
tives.
Eugene Sutton, who is member of
the U, S. navy, will leave tomorrow
after a few days visit with relatives
here and at Sutton.
After a visit in the city as the
guest of Mrs. J. r. Harrell, Miss Carol
Quill returned this morning to her
home at TeXarkana.
John Lewis came down from Nal
vern Saturday night where he is buy
ING cotton, and spent yesterday here
with home folks.
FOR SALE-Two Ford cars at a
bargain. One at $4,000 and one at
$4,000, Will sell or trade. A, D.
Wren, Sutton. Arkansas.
Attorneys Steve Carrigan, J. D.
Montgomery and J. II. McCollom of
Hope, are among the chancery court
visitors here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. L. Cox are moving
to the Park Hotel this morning, hav-
ing sold their residence on East Elm
ST. to B. F. Lumpkin.
1t is time to plant roses, shrubs and
bulbs. Please place your orders with
the w. c. T. u.
Ernest Smith, who is employed by
the Magnolia Petroleum Co, returned
to Little Rock on No. 6 yesterday af-
telnoon to resume his work, after a
few days visit with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. n n Daniel and
children. Mr., and Mrs. Hugh Daniel
and children and Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
hale and little son Of Laneburg, spent
Sunday with Nh. and Mrs. Harry F.
Helton.
FOR SALE-TWo story resi-
dence, 4 rooms and a hall down
stairs with rear and front
porches. three rooms and hall up
stairs. On East Main St with
about three acres truck patches
and pasture that goes with it.
Price $4,000. Terms reasonable.
Moore and Martin. 2ltf