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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-10-11

ing class of Japan, when he tore
aside the trappings of the diplomatic
make-belieye and pointed his finger
straight at the cabinet ministers of
Europe. He made himself spokes-
man of these labor movements when
he called upon the ministries OF all
countries, enemy and entente alike,
to come out and say Just what are
their aims, and whether they agree
that the final peace shall do justice
to all, and give special advantages
to none. He spoke as a man who has
heard the Humorous march of organ
lied labor, moving in international
solidarity, and who thrills to that
music.
The British Trade Union Congress
and the French and Italian labor
movements have called upon their
cabinet ministers, time and again. to
define in plain terms what they will
/ demand at the peace conference after
( the war. Will premiers Lloyd George
and Clemenceau and Orlando follow
the unselfish program laid down re.
peatedly by President Wilson? Will
they ask only for justice or will they
join together in brushing aside the
program of America as visionary, and
proceed to force upon the world
revision of the map and of military
~ y 1, n 90 nf,f hot tt-i1 al
new wars? Now, when the Allies are
winning tremendous victories, when
Bulgaria is on her knees, when
Turkey seems on the point of giving
up, and when the allied armies are
hammering their way through the
Hindenburg line from the channel to
the Alps-nOw is the time that the
spirit of selfish nationalistic conquest
is most dangerous. And at this time
the president of the United States has
stepped forward and blocked the
path of any possible Imperialism.
Does he needlessly offend the
clever statesmen of Europe?
Hardly. He is saving some of them
from the most terrible mistakes of
ten centuries. He is not saving the
German or the Austrian or the Bull
gar or Turk leaders; he lets them go
their way to disaster. Outlaws" he
calls the German imperialists. He
says truly that the league of nations
will let them earn it's confidence after
the peace is established. But to the
statesmen of the entente he points
out that the time is ripe for pledges
from each of them to the world of
the masses. They can refuse to
speak-at their peril. If they do not
yet know that President Wilson's
program of justice for humanity
justice for chose who struggle in the
ranks"-is Endorsed by the workers
of the world. then these statesmen
are toying with very dangerous ex-
plosives.
ut is the popularity of this great
war;" he says. that while statesmen
have seemed to cast about for defini-
lions of their purposes and have
sometimes seemed to shift their
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-10-11
EMPLOYERS HAVE RECEIVED;
WORKERS HAVE GIVEN.

"The employers have, as a rule
patriotically given full aid to the
prosecution of the war by placing
their splendid plants and their highly
skilled chiefs at the service Of the
government. The employees, as
rule, have also, with the same pa
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
A SOLDIERS FATHER COMPLAINS.

THAT the father of a soldier who volunteered when
the war began should be irrtatcd by the presence Of
husky loaiers in multi and others not loafers but follow
ing somewhat needless occupations is only natural Such
a complaint is written by Judge Wbcrorce Jones' OF the
county court of Payne county Judge Jones Offered
objection when his 9-ycar-old SON. two years below the
draft age donncd khaki to serve his country. In fact,
he WV properly proud of the boy any patriotic father
would be-
But it does make him sore he says, to read Of star
football players baseball players and other star athletes
going about the country making easy money and loaiing
much OF the time Also the pool hall oaers add to his
discontinue and he fayors cutting out the non-essenal
occupations such as these and others which little
than loafing places.
There is nothing to be said for the man who hangs back
who go without injury to dependents or whose
peaceful occupation not of greater service to the
try than his military efforts would be- There slackes
j whether the law claslfies them that way not
and Stacker is deserving of contempt if nothing more
can be done TO him To that extent agree with Judge
Jones' and share his indignation against the breed
He iS however, rather severe in his ocnsurc Of the
athletes Many and probably most Of the college athletes
with the colors, most Of them volunteers while
quite number of big league baseball also there
not to mention pugllstS and wrestlers Frankly think
the sporting fraternity has done noby and that to
be expected, for athletes a fighting clan
Nor is the time here to dsband the ball clubs close
the thaes and otherwise sheve for the dura-
tion of the probably it will never come though
tain restrictions may be demanded The public will need
entertainment need something bring relaxation from the
strain of That is essential that those back of the
lines may back the boys in the trenches they deserve
And the draft is supplying power for the army
is needed although there is work enough so that loafng
! should not he tolerated
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

y RENCH TROOPS engaged creates, the front has wit
+ messed this when they deeply into German positions front
On Nancy. A
directly to the battle line would touch the Of the affected by the
French raid In this between Straburg and Metz the French anticipated
dcIouctng
French the effort OF the
devoted drives the huge
rarng such that OF Tuesday the finding
what plans offensive have maerraied Surely 500
oners sufficient information OF all work the he secured
Arrow No points to Awcnon marking the segment OF the line held by
the American troops Arrow No marks Bamon the southern hason Of
Here limit
great forward until the Swiss detcs reached
Any offensive directed the Lorraine will be almost handled
by the French There thought that the Americans will be able spread
out from Aprcmon to Blamont, until the winter OF 1913
There paragraph the Washington Americas hand in
that bears out the idea OF surprise the allies will ac the world with the
immediate future The paragraph have mind said the general
opinion that the allies plan sit tight and the German blow
effect used,
will rcearsc the the last will he struck
with the similarity the strategy metat every
where begcrens known have the offensive and
the belgcnS
have been obvious the opposing group allies have csaye ceme by
beating the adversary 10 the attack
There about the ability Lloyd
Of
Versailles should he kept would be attack which would knock lnn
bugs idea Of being in Paris April out OF his HnIsh head
Colonel Rcppmgon did not fare badly for giving the British
nd attached
the London Morning Post The interesting thing about
know what the offensive criticism contained
So have been able to learn the has reached
United The base
of Reppngton months He pcrstcnt
Lloyd because the has failed comb the last available
Of the labor unions for the front He claims the shortage British
He holds he
fight ljl divisions fall only half damng
indictment which ought Lloyd George office He opposed
believes have apped Great Britain Of sufficient strength carry
the wet-W M II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

SHOE LEATHER PRICES.

WITH shoe prices higher than the top OF madS boots
w which in turn, aren't quite as high as the bottom
O, her skirts how observing we're becomng the ultimate
consumer is apt to wonder why One explanation is that
leather being held for profit Of from Is to 100 percent
greater than brought before the II that explana
tion /, correct our benevolent government should take
hand Proiteering is unpopular at present and here IS
oroteering which hits nearly everyone and hits those
who can least afford Il hardest for poor is apt
TO be the father Of large and vigorous family Also,
walking /. the favoe form Of outdoor exercise and 1t
should be kept within the reach Of poor men.
The packers and others who have strings on the source
Of leather supply he expected to explain that prices
are high on account of the war convenient camouiagc
for many throat prices hut detailed evidence is
necessary to be convincing In spite Of meatess days the
number OF cattle slaughtered isn't decreasing and even II
our soldiers have larger feet than any other army, there
should be leather enough to them, with surplus
for the big and little feet OF civilians 1t has been sug
Rested that wooden shoes be worn but the manufacturer
who tre. II probably will find the price Of lumber has
also gone up in proportion.
Meanwhile, pending some relief from governmental
sources which will come il at all with the slow motion
OF the red tape worm, the ultimate should con-
suit the cobbler for repairs and rejoice that the
approaches when the ngsers go bareiooted unless
we are becoming race of enderee Shoe leather which
about as much Of necessity wheat, and more uni
versay used than structural steel surely should give the
price fixers something to work on, but they slow
and deliberate lot
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
WAGES AND THE LABOR PROBLEM.

A WISE MAN from Washington went forth to educate
"A labor to do its part in The war large part as all
will agree lie came back a wiser man. whether labor
was more learned because Of his unket not The man
was Roger W. Babson special agent Of the employment
service OF the department Of labor and Of the things
he learned was that employers well employs, need
this instruction in patriotic service Another thing he
found out which people knew before he told H. Is that
advances in wages and salaries have failed IN most cases
to keep pace with the increased cost Of living That II IS
we'll known has been strenuous pace and Is difficult TO
make wage increases go so fast but further effort TO
meet the workmens needs in this respect the federal in
yestgator learned would 80 far toward boyng the labor
problem.
There is not so much difficulty he discovered in Sc
curing labor as in getting it at the price which employers
are willing TO pay and those who have Trouble keeping
working force might do well 10 think It Though
sometime, painful to the penuriou' employer adequate
wage is frequently good investment Henry Ford and
others have demonstrated It is particularly true now when
the demand for a maximum output is most imperative and
prices at a level which guarantees a profit
II is also fair to the who tolls. lie didn't raise
prices and he entitled to enough to maintain the Amer
ican standard Of living II our democracy is worth the
effort and it s mus, work toward square deal for
the humble as well the great, and the drift in that d
recon will not he checked Labor Of course must make
sacrifices and for its own sake cannot afford to hold up
war construction to enforce demands but it equally un
fair for capital 10 hold it up because It The latter
course is as risky as the former would be- and both sides
should the need Of pulling together for their mutual
salvation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
NOW FOR A STRONG FINISH.

WITHOUT suffering any enlargement Of their tobacco
'" hearts, smokers in Oklahoma City and elsewhere
throughout the state have, for the most part done noby
for the "Boys in France tobacco fund.- which the Lions
club has ardenty boosted this week There are still
many, however, who have played pocrasnation in mid
season FORM and haven't yet through fiftyh
basis for the week This is to notify them that there still
ID time and is little enough to do for those scrappng
soldiers Of ours, who their smokes today and will
tomorrow. Unless you have failing memory, you know
about what your smoke bill has been this week and dur
Ing this long winter evening drop into convenient smoke
house, and deposit similar in the little slit in the
box there to gather the scads for the soldiers 1t will be
deposit Of good cheer which will make your Havana
sweeter, and give aroma to your chosen cgaret.
Let's make strong finish and put Oklahoma in the
lead in this fund which of all our little gifts to the cause
will please the troopers most
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

When a man learns to swim he stays
learned But a girl has to learn all over
again every summer
A mans case has to he hopeless when
he hasn't credit enough to enable him
to get into debt
There is usually more satisfaction in
seeing one church pillar 60 wrong than
in seeing a dozen heathens go right
A romantic young thing may not be
licve it. But an ad writer can earn
more than poet
What has become Of the old-fash-
ioncd man who used to carry a gold
headed cane2
1t is easy to be a good neighbor All
you have to do is to keep your side
walk clean and mind your own busi-
ness
A boy will cheerfully carry trunk
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

That logical organ Of universal military service the
Chicago Tribune, says America must have universal mill
tary service be unprotected Still Great Britain hasn't
been invaded enough you notice IT, although that
was the direction the Hun headed when he started
out on his Of wo?Id conquest Universal military
ice may he needed before this won although that is
unlikely but if it is won should be it will be
needed thereafter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Old Stories
i1zNeWh4pel
-ITon HE Times HfIeS

Twenty Years Ago,
Mrs I'd Scott and Miss Mac Defort
Of Ponca City are visiting MI ana
Mrs { II DeFofd
The flag on the territorial officials
office, was at half mast last week.
ont of respect Tor the United States
warship Maine, by orders Of the navy
department
The Guthrie militia gave a masked
bali last night
President Mckinley Is for war lie
has spoken, and trouble with Spain IS
imminent
Fifteen Years Ago.
Flva {. Hsrfows ol Weatherlord IS
in the city visiting his mother, Mrs,
Alice BarrowS on Fourteenth street
II looks as II loui, + Kramer can
secure the democratic nomination tor
mayor. Mr. Lee Van Wlnkle has posi-
lively refused 90 enter the race.
Mr. and Mrs X. ! Edwards have
sent out cards announcing the birth OF
a SON Robert Jane, Ir, on January 81
Miss Ethel Sleeper, who has been
Miss Grants guest returned yesterday
10 her home in lawion .
Ten Years Ago. /
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gibson left
Yesterday for Wabash Ind. summoned
there by the death OF Mr. Glbsons
father.
Mrs Charles Edward Johnson has
been elected to the American Lead
Whist club 10 fll the place lett vacant
by the resignation Of Mrs Henry Overs
holscr
A pleasant surprise greeted Master
Sidney Colc0rd ON his tenth birthday
anniversary which was Monday. when
a number OF his friends appeared in
accordance with invitations from his
mother. and pcnt the afternoon will,
him at his handsome home on West
Thirteenth street Assisted by Blanche
Bowman Ada Smyihc and Caroline
Colcord a fishing pond was merrily
conducted, each little guest getting a
pretty souvenir. The young host wa,
also not forgotten. being remembered
with many lovely gifts Those present
wetc Edith and Vincent Mcconnell
Linn and Loren Prycr, Irwin and Dor|
othy Stone. Charles and Elizabeth
AmcS, Evelyn and Margaret Atwood,
Budge Flynn, Willard, lIazsl and
Wanda Crosby and Pcarlie Graves.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
The ByplAy Minstrels.

Mister lntcrlocuor can you tell me
the difference between a hobo and a
railroad detcctiye2'
"No, Mr. Bones, | cannot. What is
the difference between hobo and a
railroad detective"
Zone tramps'thc tracks and the other
tracks the tramps"-B. T. Loigicllow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Well, Well

Captain {. + Radcliffe, Q NJ, who
is stationed somewhere in France sends
Ms a copy Of the English edition Of the
Paris Mail The issue contains several
Of Luke's products, and said products
are all properly credited
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Thnlr AmhiiinnA

Kaiser Bill would like to whip the
earth
r R would like to run the earth.
John d would like to own the earth
The l. w. w would like TO ruin the
earth
William J would like to dry mp the
earth. G.. w. A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

money But not every man who is out
OF money wants work
A man may be so shiftlcss fnt he
never gets ahead But he is greatly
disappointed il his son doesn't do bet
ter than his sons father did.
Some folks are so busy looking for
errors that they never enjoy anything
they read.
The reason why a single girl never
gets over q years old is because she
regards it as a sin to be 30 years old
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

Say. Luke. NJ this fact Just keep track
Whenever fellow bOrrpws dough
lie asks II you're In a hurry 10 get II
back.
And like a martyr you answer No"
--ICtergo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

Mary Mary quite contrary, wasn't the only female OF
the species who could grow garden successfully, and
others should try it in cases where friend husband is
much Of tired business
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

A smoker who won't buy few smokes for the boys
over there should have his tobacco taken away from him.
and we can't wish him any worse luck than that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
PooeYl.

lie surely II grouchy mutt.
It's hard 10 please old Hook
lle couldn't roast u chicken. but
lie Huru can roast n cook
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Ouchl

Don't you think my new novel has
a punch" asked Scribbler
1T sure has" replied the friend 1T
put me 10 sleep, know"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
There Was Reaaon.

In the old days when the grocery and
saloon were one, man was always
willing TO go to the grocery for his
wife, N J. S.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

There Il no humor In this verse.
rs easier" said Tetter
For you 10 - from had 10 worse
Than ~ from good 10 batter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
NM

The smugglor IA mo- patriot"
Remarked old Nj ToOty.
And sometimes y makes me- hot
To see him Hhlrk his duty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Paw Know EYtrYihing

Willie-Paw, what is a tonsorial col
lege'
Paw That's a school where a barber
takes a course in elocution, my son.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
LuRMLh4ke
His sColl1ff111
TODTLNyW /DN

Alta BOyi
You are stern. Father Woodrow" tho
paClfHt sighed
You say you Will stick 10 your guns"
The world cant have peace" Father
woodrow replied,
'untlJ We have wiped out the Huns"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Oh

Mrs Roundef seems 10 be having a
bad time Of II" said Mr. Gabb @
"Ycs." replied Mrs. Gabb. "Shc IS
married 10 a good fellow"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

After hearing some Of them, it is pleasing to recall
that we aren't depending popular war songs to win the
war
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

Whatever misfortune may overtake Lenne and Tro1ky
they had that much coming to them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

Hooyerized Mother Goose To market, to market, to
buy fat pig then go home without it and let it grow big
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Names Is NAmes
Our Daily Speciai

George b Sharpe lives at Brasstown
n. {.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
luke McLuke Saws.

The man who takes too many chances
will take other things.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

LeaTn One New Thing Zach Day
Rad Axe Michigan, IS II miles from
Grindstonc. Mich
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

And II ls much the same my dear.
When you are woOing of maid:
II you'll indifferent appear,
She will capituate, the Jade
Newark Advocate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22
Tn. Subtler Methods

When wOoing slumher kindly keep
The fact In mind for your own sake
That YOU can always get 10 sleep
II yOull Just try TO keep awake
Luke MCLuke
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-22

Lines Worth Remembering.
A habit Of careiulncss will bring ~
blessings every day OF Our liyes-Eze-
kiel Rich.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-07
An Inspiring "Drive."

The United War Work campaign, November 49, furnishes
this country with inspiring week
or the hs time IN history workers of
RELIGIOUS divisions this country-Chocs Jews and Proeant
working together in a cause
Inc collection OF SI7o5ooooo among our Yanks in
france therefore, becomes only of
paign should be supported
The other impetus it brings to unity here at
home. ~ -
OF the need for these millions to
tribute there doubt
peace comes the need will be greater during demobi-
zaton' for work among the soldiers than it today.
Seven organizations co-operating
Young Mems Christian Association
Young Womens Christian Association.
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare
War Camp Community Service.
American Library Association
Salvation Army.
Thousands of Yank in letters smiles
their photographs have testified
of these keeping
American morale.
the direct OF President Wilson that
paigns for funds consolidated into
Whatever will among according to
each organizations need
The Washington Herald give and
give literally, when the opportunity his way.
In this Conly) remember Christmas
Yank in France to whom cannot send a gift direct
The Washington herald., 1918-11-07
YANK PRISONERS SAID
TO WORK 7-HOUR DAY
German Deserters Tell How Cap
tives Are Treated.

With the American First Army,
Nov. 6.-American soldiers in the
hands of the Germans as prisoners
Of war are worked daily from 9 to
IL and from 2 to 6. according to
some German deserters who have
drifted over from the enemy lines.
They say they deserted because
they heard the Americans give their
prisoners good treatment. The Ger
mans don't hold many Americans.
but the deserters say there is a
cage at the town of Montmedy con-
tanning a few.
The American prisoners are housed
in barracks, according to the de-
serters' story. They have no mark
ings aside from oval discs made OF
metal, which they wear on their
caps. These discs are numbered.
They are given two German blank
cts. and get about the same food
the German soldiers get. They have
German mess kits and sleep in dou-
BILE TERED hunks.
The deserters state the Americans
are interrogated by German officers
as they are cleared through tho
cages. One American who had
handled a machine gun was closely
questioned by German artillery
colonel as to the working of our
guns. The officer commented that
it was obviously not as good as the
German make. The deserters say
when they left the Americans were
building some neat barracks.