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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

Twenty Years Ago.

Postmaster Murphy. received no.
tice Sunday from the postoffiee de-
partment in Washington that the Ok
klahoma City postofiice would be al
lowed a fourth carrier from and after
September |, The present substitute
carrier, All T. Whitman, will no
doubt be promoted to the new route.
J. X. Cottinghan,, the Guthrie rail-
road lawyer, was here attending
court yesterday.
Miss Veta Mcclure, who has been
visiting in Gainesville, was called
home yesterday by the death of her
father, William ]. Mcclure.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

Halley's comt, on its last appear
ance, became visible to the naked eye
in the summer OF 1910, remaining
visible from the latter part OF May
to the latter part Of June. The comet
returns about every seventy-iive years.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
Tommy's Sysism.

Schoolmaaer--And ! am just won.
dering. Tommy Jones. how ! shall
flog YOU
Tonmy-Please, sir; should like
il on the Italian ,ystem Of penman-
,hip-,hc heavy stroke upwards and
down stroke light, Omaha News.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

The gen,lemanly Master George
Marvin entertained Miss Eugenis
Reid and Miss Vera Sullivan at Del
mar Tuesday, the occasion being his
seventh birthday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

their choice work jail they
trouble finding employment Indeed with the harvest under
rather than unemployment problem There
will be less poverty police during
those who emulate the lily though
fferente appearance.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

The Young lady across the way says
she sees that The London Daily Mall
has offered a $780, 900 purse TO the first
aviator who flies across the Atlantic
and II must be very handsome but she
should think he'd rather have the
mnpeV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
Fifteen Years Ago.

CHlCAGO.-Speaker Cannon as
temporary chairman OF the republican
convention was the central figure IN
the proceedings today and called
forth a burst of enthusiasm which
had before lain dormant.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

The Corsicana baseball team, now
leading the Texas league pennant
race, ha, been bought by Oklahoma
City.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
REGULATING PUBLIC DANCES.

DECoMMENDATiONs regulation and
~ public bound unsatisfactory those who
regard evil There like that Some still
Purin regard devices Of the devil There are
realize thai has important place improving
OF these dancing amusement
young They will generally the welfare boards position and
expect the city administration support H.
Public things in this city and others Once
regarded and shame Particularly where
promoted by their influence AS
easy for decent citizens their elimination
Bat recognition the need Of the for social diversion led attempts
seaon Which proved successful and salts
factory II standing ordinance
and written Minors be barred with
written con op.rent guardian Indecent kh mmodest dances
Licenses be revoked place improperly
copducted
safeguards enforced the public dance
respectable actually preferable to leaving the
young devices for entertainment will girls who lack
advantages opportunity to Mjoy the companonshp OF their
masculine eye hapsron merit before
everyone grant approval intelligent social regulation
which will become when is realized that there
changes which can't be wrought by saying Thou shalt not
may have weight those who like Billy Sunday
dancing nothing than huggng music They frankly
oeran They hcp their militant but all ills yield
naturally and xuberent Dancing
gives expression happy which had be rightly expressed
suppressed Direction often acompshes than obsu Gud
ancc penalties would fail Knowing that find possible
approve e pubic which has and generally condemned
retain public approval such dances be made
clean kept clean They will be watched with keen criticism Fsnt
would the whole in i'll favo They must be
what the welfare board intends II they cannot be- then and
then only they closed And they closed do forget the
duty will include provision Of substitute Youth has right to
entertainment and youth will be served
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

of the radical found favor the annual
convention Labor the Samuel
Gomp. president further that sanity control the most
formidable body o organized labor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

Regardless Washington there certainty that Pres
dent Wilson proclamation declaring the demobzd and
thereby setting wartime prohibition and delaying national
hbton for six Certainly president will such action if
all by the feeling That body has repeatedly
modify the law, repeal it, Congressman
ose sentiment of their constituencies portion
country already has prohibition and realizing its benefits there u
desire to extend them to a parts of the country.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

President Wilson's pledge of credits Belgium to enable that mared
country should with approval all Americans
happy endured inferno
and desola for years support she
of humanity great for such and devotion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

Emma Ankeny and Mr. &. B. Stone,
which took place yesterday afternoon
a the residence of the brides par
snts. Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Chaffey,
the ceremony being performed BY the
Rev. Phil Bsird.
% The funeral Of Col. Sidney L,
Clarke, pioneer Oklahoman, will take
place today At his residence. Inter
ment will be At FAirlawn eemSery.
The city council Monday night re.
ceived 4 petition from occupants OF
'the Culbertson and Batchelder build
ings to prohibit street preaching At
Grand avenue and Proadway during
business hours.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
Ten Years Ago.

One OF the most interesting we'd
dings Of the season was that OF Mrs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
Senatorial Signs.

When William Ralph wa' ! hour
old he gave lus,y shout. He will
be a senatorr' T. cried hi, father,
ecstatically.
When William Ralph was 2 months
old he began to babble. What q SEN
ator he will make," cried the father
joyiully,
When the boy was 7 years old he
used to get up on a chair and make
long speeches with wild gestures,
which even the approaching dinner
hour failed to eur,ail What sena-
torial eloquence rhapsod'red his
father
One day his father found him in
tears. Teacher says | must boil It
down" he explained, but every time
/ do il is longer than ever" MY
precious boy" exclaimed the father.
"You are a senator already."-New
York Evening Post
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
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1VWwM ~
CONTRIBUTORS DAY.

STUDY IN PLANT LIFE.
From my window see in the distance 81, 4
SurmouninS the top Of hill
The whole cius thoroushiares lL i
The fruit of tina, plant arolins. 4
Comes rambling and laundering in.
Just flooding the streets OF the city
With Its ireshet OF rafting TIM
1t i. always and everywhere present;
Its noise fills the ambient air,
And the daytime and darkness
Are pierced by its luminous glare
And from its lengthy description
You grow disconnected or bored.
will say ha from window
Expose. the plan, Of the Ford H G.. S.
genuine satisfaction aiee'a,on ,h;, makes Us
wonder we're what would be would we be sashd-R hmn
MAKE NO CUTTING REMARKS
avn demonstration
Say, he's looking for
Where the ladies' grass C b S
also which can't be reprodSced
, Pesy Of plc owing to The difficulty Of combining m hosaph WORK
the days that Suffice say that contains all the
waukee
SHORT AND SWEET.
Contributions your shortest ?'"' contest
And this one which describes a mighty effort so briefly
But the short pome ever written
Old clipped dispatch the sad
who killed by fall down flight OF stairs after being frightened
and amends the sad narrative with this query But who ever
heard o a losing his life looking back chicken
NATURAL HISTORY
Behold the bouncing humble bee
With busy, buzzing wing;
Behold but do hold him. he
Possesses quite sting
thank job be chairman of the investigating
mttee.-H. l. NJ
ODE GRIP"
Great timesw we'y had together,
This old grip and
From Ohio Golden Gate,
From Galveston Chi;
| won't need it longer,
Or long,
When they dissolve the partnership
or women, and < b. ).
recently pointed be difficult compile comic column
should yield atude
hasten them well the mid
opportunities writing But why on' YOU
doubt have already begun to see the sights.-C J. 6.
FAMOUS CHIPS
Potato
Basket of
- bonnet
off the old block,
Oker-
on the shoulder
in M f. T.
seldom ventured to tamper with temple utilization
Monday being ask the regular seat holders
why bali players invariably such dirty heavy
underwear?-W M. H.
POLLY AND HER PALS-Ashur Made Sale Like the Fl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23
Doine the Unusual.

How modestly she dresse, and how
sensibly"
YES; that woman will do anything
to attract attention, Boston Tran
script.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-23

Sir: seldom with temple o hilaion
but Monday being permit the regular holders
whether they can tell why players invariably such dirty heavy
M
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
y NJ II A NOTES

a Purim sOciable will be given by the
Young WOmen's Hebrew Association
This celebration Is similar 10 Hal
lowe'en. 1t Is better known as the
Feast OF Esther Admittance
IS by invitation only. The Jew
ish welfare board is cooperating
and has invited all the Jewish boys
stationed IN and about Wilmington.
The affair which is 10 include dancing,
entertainment and refreshments, will
be held IN the auditorium Of the Y. NJ.
H. A.. Third and King streets, tonight.
Each soldier will receive a souvenir.
That there may be no disappointment,
show tickets viii be given 10 nOn-Jew-
ish soldiers. Because the evening is
religious festival boys Of the Jewish
faith only have been invited.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young is 70 feel
Young - to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels - there's no need OF
having a sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pimples = bilious
look IN your face - dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your Doctor will tell you ninety
per cent Of all sickness comes from IN
active bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable COM
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the subst'
tute for calomel, are gentle in their action
vet always effective. They bring aoou!
that exuberance Of spirit, that natural
buoyancy which should be enjoyed oy
everyone, by toning up the liver and clear
ING the system Of impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. 10c and 25e per
box. All druggists.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
no REPEAT MINsTREL SHOW.

Speslal TO The Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY, Del. March 20
The dance given in flremen's hall on
Monday night under the direction Of
Mrs. George Bright was well attended.
Albert W. sutton. OF ST. Georges,
who has been sick for some time, was
moved TO the Delaware Hospital, VIII
mington, oh Monday.
The minstrel show given here on
February p, by local talent. under the
direction OF William Bigger, will be
repeated in St. Georges on next Satur-
day night for benefit OF Presbyterian
church OF that place.
Miss Sallie Mulligan, OF Philadelphia
Is spending a few days with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Rhein.
Mrs. Charles Speigelhalter, OF VIII
mingtOn, was q visitor here yesterday.
Charles Tugend, first mate on the
quariermaster steamer Carolina, who
has been In New York for the past
month, has returned home.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
"DRESS UP WEEK"
PLAN GOES FORWARD

90 More than half the mohey needed FOR
the expenses Of "Dress-Up Week" was
subscribed At the luncheon Of mar
chants held yesterday. All merchants
showed great interest In the outline Of
plans completed as explained by e.
wood Davis.
An extensive advertising campaign
all over Delaware and nearby States VIII
be started this week. c. NJ. Horgan,
chairman Of the publicity committee,
told Of the plans 10 use not only the
newspapers Of the State, but ln addl-
ton large posters 3xT feet Will be post
ed all over the section between here
and Dover, including Carneys Point
ond as far north as Marcus Hook.
This publicity according % Mr.. Hor-
gan Is on q much larger scale that ever
attempted by the merchants before and
should result In drawing large crowds
TO Wilmington the week Of April
8 TO i3.
Search the Want ads. FOR business
partnerships.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
Mns RonERr SHORT DEAD.

Special TO Tho Evening journal.
GEORGETOWN, Del. March 2o.--Airs.
Robert short, who has been In failing
health FOR the pas. three or four yoars,
died m a Philadelphia hospital ycslor-
day, where she had gone TO undergo
an operation. She was The wife OF for
mor Shorlfr Robert short, moiher-in-
law Of Deputy Receiver OF Taxes p. q.
Ryon, OF this town. and slster-in-
law OF Speaker Pro Tenn. /, d. Short
OF the Delaware State Senate. She IS
survived by six children,
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
FLIES
u. S. FLAG In KEEL

r. NJ. Thomas. OF the crew OF the
u. 5. ). Narragansett, has written to
his aunt, Mrs. A. Hauber. No. SIC Mon
roe street, that his ship had the honor
OF being the FIRST boat carrying an
American flag TO go through the Kiel
Canal since the war. The Narragan-
sett, 10 will be remembered, was built
at the Harlan plant, and converted into
a transport last winter when the crew
were stationed here for some months.
The Narragansett was grounded OF the
Isle Of Wight, on a spot she had passed
safely a hundred times. Most Of her
war work took her back and forth
across the English Channel with troops.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20

Search the Want ads. for business
partnerships.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
CHURCH ASKS $4,000
PARSONAGE FUND

The Convaleseencc Of Bobby" win
o., presented in the First Methodist
Protestant Church, Seventh street, be-
low Walnut, this evening. by the Beth
any class, Mrs. Earl Caldwell, teacher.
A musical and literary entertainment
VIII also be given In the church on next
Tuesday evening. The Easllake NJ L.
orchestra win be heard, as well as
other local musicians.
This church is continuing its drive
FOR 5000 for another week The
amount Is 20 be used In purchasing a
parsonage and liquidating the present
mortgage on The church building.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
sUssEX NAlIEs CONsTABLEs.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN, Del, March 20.-At a
meeting of Sussex County Levy
Court, James C. White, Of Greenwood,
was chosen constable for the Second
Representative district for the ensuing
term. The following bridgetenders
were elected and their salaries fixed, as
follows: John Crockett, Laurel, $40
year; James Robinson. Bethel draw
bridge, $40; John II. Lingo. Seaford
drawbridge, $40; Mrs Sarah A. Locker
man. drawbridge near Milton, $40; L.
d. Register, Lewes, drawbridge, S2S7.sS;
James T. Alasten, Rehoboth drawbridge,
Siii; solomon Dean, ferryman at Wood
land, $40.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
NEW TInE srppLY sIIop.

The Avenue Tire and Tube supply
shop has Just opened at No, an French
street, with 4. G. I'M In charse. Mr..
Hlll came 20 Wilmington from the
Chevrolet plant 40 Flint, Mich.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
MR. ANDERSON A wmMINGTONIAN.

William Anderson, iOrmerlY or Dpla-
ware City. but for the past few years
OF New Jersey, has moved 70 No. i0lJ
Lancaster avenue. this city. Tie ox
poets 10 be engaged in government
work on the Delaware river under The
engineering department OF the Phila-
delphia ofice.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
To REpAIR IN ARsECON.

Bid Of the Philadelphia ship Repair
Company. OF Philadelphia. was the low
est received by the engineering depart
mert for repairs to the u. 5. dredge
Absecon. The Wilson Steamboat Conf
p7ny Of this city, was The only other
bidder
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
IlIlIrNsr pnrsTnLIrr-

A mammoth Preslollte Storage Bat
tory Is on display m the salesrooms OF
The Avenue Auto supply Co., No. 220
Wes. Tenth street. II stands ~ feet
hlsh and Is . feet wide aud 4 and i-2
feet long.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03

Vests, as a part Of new spring
tailored suits, could not be more uni
versal II wearing them were mat
ter Of patriotism instead Of matter
of fashion. In fact. spring suit
without q vest. more or less essential
and conspicuous. Is hardly to be found
and one might write q small volume
about them by undertaking to describe
the various styles In which they are
made. the kinds Of material used aud
the endless variety Of adornment %
them. There may be some uResr
tainty as to the fashionable length %
skirt and some difference Of opinion as
to the correct width Of them. but wom-
ankind IL Of one mind on the subject
of vests. or waIstcoats; they hold tie
center Of the stage In the drama Of
spring fashions.
The most popular fabrics for these
vests are the various new supple.
heavy fiber silks. They match in char
acter the cloths popular for tailored
suits, have brilliant luster and color
and are made In q variety Of interest.
ing and beautiful weaves. Very wide,
splendid ribbons claim much attentioo
in the selection oe vestees ssd recent
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03

-Four hats that nre nothing less thnn
four spring songs. each Ms different
from the others as II can be, intrigue
the buyers of new millinery to con-
slider their merits. They are totally
different, each from the others. In
character md bespeak little thought
Oh the part Of the fair one who II
about to make n selection; for they
nre suited to differing types of wOm-
on. II Ia the woman who understands
her own style that Will make the most
careful study Of them.
The large hat ut the top of the
group will look well on great num-
her Of heads. especially II its wcarcrs
hive something Of yOuthfulness In
figure md cRrringe, or something OF
stnteuness In Its plnce. The big Int
In for who> yer Gun cnrry 1t on and
II liz quite generally becoming. This
model Is n wi,ie-brlmniel Milan faced
with georgette crepe, md hns high
velvet daisies applied fiat to the
crown. md long stitches Of chenille to
give unity to this trimming. There Is
n pretty feather ornament ut the left
side. Flowing lines In these large
hats make them the delight OF tall
women. md especially In ssasOn
when long skirts are worn.
At the left Of the group there Is nm
adorable poke bonnet. Right AWAY
IL brings to mind n petite figure. and
quite likely taffeta frock or one
Of wolfe, and II gentle face. Its crown
IL covered with ribbon put on In
correctly even rows and held IN
p,ats BY silk stitches. The brim II
covered with georgette md bound
with ribbon, nlso fastened down with
stitches. For trimming 1t has sash
of the ribbon tied about the crown and
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03
A Combination Of Utility and Standard
Quality.

ratIons. No bad effects have been
noted from this feed. either 10 the eggs
or in the condition Of the fowls. and
the hens cat It freely. The ration fol-
lows:
Scratch Mixture Dry Mash
pound cracked corn : pounds cottonseed
pound wheat meal
pound oats grounds beef scrap
<pounds bran
SpoundH middlinGs
9pounds corn meal
The scratch mixture Is fed sparingly
30 TINT the hens eat about equal parts
OF this mixture and OF the dry mash.
A large per cent OF cottonseed meal
in dry mash without any beef scrip
has not given satisfactory results. Pul.
lets fed a ration with 80 per cent cot
tonseed meal averaged only 49, eggs
apiece in one year. A considerable
per cent Of these eggs had discoiored
yolks. with green or brOwnish-g green
spots, making them unfit for market.
These results appear to indicate that
coitonseed meal can be fed at the rate
Of about 10 per cent Of the mash. or 8
per cent OF the total ration, with an
equnl per cent Of beef scrap with ex-
cellent results. In sections Where cot
tonsccd meal is produced. half OF the
beef scrap in the mash apparently can
be replaced by cOttOnseed meal with
excellent results.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03

fruit across the front. One would ex-
pect to find the wearer OF the smart
hat shown at the right In trig but
not simple taiisRed dress or suit and
very up.to-dnte. The squnre-cornered
shape Is covered with georgette crepe
md Inns n protecting brim that droOps
n little. and is bound with soft, bril-.
liant braid. The same braid makes n
band about the side crown. that has
narrow picot.cdgeti ribbon laced
through 1t. A fiat bow with ends, Of
this ribbon, Is fastened ngninst the
crown ind brim and II small rose Is
settled with some fruit ut the base
Of the crown.
The last hat is crisp little AFFAIR
in brilliant black braid That one
would expect to find covering the hend
Of we,l1:'pomed, taiior-niatle type of
woman. Its lines proclaim It n fine
Int for mntrOnly wearers md the
only concession It makes, 10 the way
Of trimming. Ii n fint, wired loop Of
rather narrow ribbon posed on the
top. 1t is IA buslnesslike and viva.
cious-looking hat, us original as 1t Is
simple,
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03

ly organdie has entered the race for
a place In the midsummer sun. One
of the attractions Of the suit with
waistcoat. or vest. Is that the vest
may be changed In many Of them, so
that the wearer may have the benefit
Of variety In color and character in
them. Many a bit Of old, handsomely
embroidered silk or rich brocade ought
to see the light Of day once more now
that vests are fashionable.
A great favOrite among the many
styles in vests appears in the picture
above. 1t Is Of beige colored tricolette
and Is braided with dark blue soutache
braid in an all-over pattern. Even
more popular are vests Of this mate
rial with an embroidered pattern
across the bottom. repeated In n mr.
rover band at the neck. Embroidered
and plain pOngee make elegant vests
with the embroidery In self or In con-
Trusting colors. In many suits there
Is quite an expanse Of vest displayed
at the front. hut there are others In
which this detail IL less conspicuous.
and In some It dwlndles to n mere bor.
Der C color which one giimpses un-
DR. the coat.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03

yeretsbls COMPOUND cured me 70 ! did
not need the operation. and am falling
All nv friends about it"-Mrs. A. w.
BNzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
II 10 Just such experiences q that OF
Mr.. Binxer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy . household word
from OCEAN to ocean Any woman whe
suffers from Inflammation, liberation.
DISBURSEMENTS. bsckachs, nsryouCness,
not rest until she has given u . tre!
and for special advics write Lydia =
Pinkhsm Medicine Co., Lynn, Moo.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03
|DOUIIM NOIf(1

Severe hot weather is hard on little
chicks.
Hastily collected eggs for Matching
nrc likely to be disappointing.
A turkey gobbler has strong wings,
and strong feet; when he gets cross
he cnn do serious damage to children.
Never market good. strong. vigorous
puiicts. as these will make your early
layers.
A good layer IL more active and
nervous and yet more easily handled
than poor lnyer.
Clover and alfalfa hays should be
fed In the mash mixture. Some farm
crs throw forkful or two of clover
In the hcnhousc occasionally.
Early broiIcrs are the most profit
able and their production requires the
use OF nm incubator and 4 satisfnc.
tory system OF broodIng.
Early Matched pullefs properly
grown and mntured will begin to lay
during the fall and early winter when
fresh eggs are scarce md when egg
<rices are ut their very highest D0int.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-03

"What's the idea OF the gns stove
and the fur OvercOnt!"
isn't 1t April!" asked Mr.. Penwig'
gle.
ut is"
"Aprll with the bnlmy breczes and
the skies OF blue?"
"That's according TO popular fancy.
'There you are. There's no use try.
Ing to turn out delicate creations OF
thought about April unless by some
means you can provide temperature
approximately sensonable."