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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28
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why Madgs "Braesl Herself" to Face
Cousin Agsths.
THERE was one member Of our
II l<.ll-4 -lI- I--.------

THERE was one member OF our
family circle. however, who did
not appear 10 share the cordial
reception TO Major Gran,land
| was glad that the blinded officer
couldn't see the expression Oh Cousin
Aga,ha's face as he WAS introduced 10
her II held all the malicious inquisi-
nycncss, which is one Of her disagree
able chafic,etisiics. coupled with the
disapproval which she always accords
10 any visitor or friend Of mirs.
She put a limp hand IN his, relaxed
rs grasp almost intanily. as she ut
tered his n3me in a chilly and con
ventional manner. liy her demeanor
she managed inscru,ably To throw into
relief the warm welcome OF the rest
Of rs, TO register upon our conscious.
ness her conviction that We had all
been snduy eiiuSyc
Major Gfantland turned back 10 my
moiher-n-law almost instantly, and |
knew that his uncffing instinct. sharp
ened by his blindness, had Immediately
classified Agatha. and tucked her
away upon a mental spindle as an I'm.
desirable specimen, and unworthy OF
serious attention. 10 me, however,
who knew her capabilities for mis-.
chief. the speculative inquisiilye look
in her eyes as they followed his re-
treating back spelled danger Of future
unpleasantneS T.
There were other eyes that noticed
Cousin Agatha's cool. almos, rude. re-
eeption Of the blinded hero. My
mother .in.law raised herself upon her
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Taft Speaks for
League at Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 2s Fotmet
President Taft was the principal
speaker today Al the opening session
here Of the Southern Congress OF the
League OF Nations, tho last Of a nun
Der OF such meetings held IN various
parts Of the country by the league 10
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i'onal defense Joseph Styerenyi,
former minister oi commerce, and
Herr Somick, former member, OF the
Hungarian cabinet are under arrest
At Budapest. charged with counter.
revolutionary propaganda. according
20 sdyicei received here from the
Hungarian capital II Is added that
Dr. Alesander Wckeflc. former pre-.
mier and minister oi finance oi Hun.
gary. owes his liberty 10 his al
yanced age.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28
The
Rabbit Family
Takes an Apartment
At Kerr S

These new character fabric
dolls are now a, home in the
~children's shop on the third floor
The family consists OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Rabbi, and boy and girl
Rabbit, little brother. little sister,
and baby Jack Rabbit. They
are delightful creations, dis
tinct in neatneSs OF design
and excellence OF workman
ship, which, combined with their
novelty and quaint appeal imme-
diztely win the hearts OF all kttlc
children who welcome them with
impulsive and fond embrace,
adopting them instantef as their
constant and boon eompaniops
oA high adventures slmougfSaAi
the house and in the yard, and
as their cory bedfellows,
Mr.. and Mrs.. Rabbit, ie iAehes
tall, the former Of whits canton
flannel In Z suit ,ef pink or blue
ginsham, the latter dressed In
pink or blue singham with Lace
trimmed apron and bonnet, $50
each.
Boy and girl rabbits, u inches
tall, sell at ti.2s each.
Little brother, and sister, and
Baby Jack, At Csc each.
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ago." ] said, asking me to come 10
her on. the next train, and saying that
she was getting into communication
with Mr., Drake in Washington. Allen
Drake perhaps you knoY him"
Indeed, know him" Major Grant
land replied heartily you couldn't
have q better man q, work. When
does your next tram leave"
No, quite two hours from now"
lie ppndered momen,
Don't you think il would I've better
II Adams and ! took you up 10 the
city IN the carr" he asked finally
I'VE can get YOU there long before the
train. ard-l should very much like-io
talk with Mrs Underwood myself as
soon as possible"
Cousin Agatha Smiles
! don, know why hesitatcd, unless
II was at the memory OF Cousin
Agatha's face as she went out at the
door. Bu, my mother. in-law was as
prompt in answering as was dila,ory.
Have you lost your tongue, Mar
satei," she demanded tartly. This is
wonderful Of YOU. Mgor. Gran,land
OF course she'll go. Agatha Agatha r.
she called sIrilly. ignoring the fac,
that father { could have sunmonc !
her cousin with much less eScrtIon
Her cousin appeared IN the door
way flushed and sour Of visage.
Well" she queried sullenly.
Margaret is gong to the city with
Major Grantland. Agatha" my
mothcr-in-law said didaciieally, so
hurry that meal along as fast as you
can. and make j, for three"
A yenomous smile curVcy Agatha
lips braced myself Tor s'm.,hing
unpleasant
WOpyfightl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28

Enforce Peace. The former president
was greeted at the station upon hi,
arrival early today by state and city
officials and. Was entertained today
BIZ Governor and Mr. DOfkrY
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FORMER OFFICIALS
Of HUNGARY HELD

BASLE. Jsb. N seventeen per.
sons including MAJ Gen Alexander
Won Szurmay. former minister Of ma
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II il wasn't for the income tax
maybe We wouldn't he having . pescr
conference. Have you paid yours Tor
1919
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Dining Cars
s Aid Liquor
Sn,ugglers
Chefs Buy Cheap at Chi
cago; Sell at Top on
Pacific Coast,
uy Universal Service. }

CHICAGO. Feb. 2s,-AFollowips the
arrest Of Penry A. Rees, chef OF the
|Olympan express between Chicago
land Seattle on . charge Of violating
|the Reed bone,dry amendment, fed
|eral agents said they have evidence
|of a gigantic conspiracy to defeat
state wide prohibition laws.
lees. according to the government
b s~r,s. he's been buying whisky IN
Natgc quantities m Chicago and trans
bdrting i, in his dining cars TO Seattle,
Tacoma and other dry Coast cities.
Mhere II il sold at a big premium.
bndiana and Michigan have been in.
waded also. II is said. by the alleged
tonsp spirators and their accompliees,
Punishment, for the offense h $500
fipe. six months imprisonmen, or
both. Many find smuggling so profit
hble. il is said. they are willing "a
lpay fines and serve short .enisnces.
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Carriage Bows. N.ss
to o3.&
.Carrtags Sessps, oi.N
10 o35Q
ceat Hangers, 7sc to
0.0.
Doat Kiss Ne Badge
SOC.
Testhiag Rings, SOC.
TeetAins Beads, sse.
Rattlss, Sc TO SOC.
Water Bags, oi.1S to
oi.9S.
Comb and Brush Sets, :
7Se to oi50.
Toilet Sets, ei.so to Is.
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Rubsas Shirts, ooe,
eoc and ei.5s.
Cotton Rubsns Shirts,
JSe.
Diaper Baga oi.0 and
N.7S.
Paper Diapers, IS for
2Se.
Ear Csps. SOC.
Stork Shesting. ~
inches wide. oi u.
Stork Shedding, %
inches vide )i.1s -.
Rubber Bed 0hsstisg,
81 inehss vias, q
and o2.2S.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28

Oi course they will merely snort
land pay no attention 10 Luke But
|our humble opinion !, tha, a fat wo-
|msn wouldn't look so fat II she would
hui, trying TO look slim-Luke Me.
Il IKE.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28

Every mau has a Red Rag OF some
kind. And some boob q, always
standing around waving ii-Lukc Nc.
Luke.
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Bath Toys, ise to 2se.
Sosp Boz, SOC.
Puffs, SOC.
Baby Records, Use to
500.
Baby Basks, SOC.
Aoss Stsstehers, Joc.
SHIRT StrstcAsrs, SOC.
Hand-embroidered Pil-
low Cases, CSC to g.
Down Pillows, satin
cover, oi.Ss.
Noss Pillows, SOC.
Droolias Bibs, SOC.
jap Silk and Crepe de
Chine Saeques, d.
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Baby Dlsnkets, 6se
sad eee.
SIN ssd Wosl Hose,
7Se.
Lisls Hose, Sc.
LisIs Sox, ,sc.
Rubber Dsby Pants,
3Se, 7Se and 500.
Outing Gowns, 7se.
Outing Petueoats, SOC
and 7Sc.
Outing Kinouos, 7se,
Muslin Gowns, 7sc
and oiM.
Pinains Bands, ooc.
Lisle Shirts. SOC.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28

Caruso DeLuc, Garrison, Kreie Martne McComack Zm.
b all these great artists tax: part in this Victor entertainment
apprecave muove in Thousands Of homes throughout the
land will greet their new oaering with keen delight.
For he sontrbuon Caru.o ch0:e beautiful numb deeply re
ng, vore masterpiece; John Mccormick gives and
fame =. lsh which ch'uneey oco @ made popuL
and exclusive And there listed some rockng
dance and the choicest Of the latest popular sone,
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On Bargain Square
First Floor
Brassiieres
at t98c

Broken lots and aisss
left from the past fsv
weeks Of busy selling. N
material b batists, fiaisA-
cd in lace and ssnbroidesy,
all.lace and silk and lee.
Reduced to e0e. Sold a
Bargain Square.
First Floes.
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For Windy March and Shonery April
Misses Rubberized Coats, 1896
A Remarkable Saturday Selling

Bargains like Kisses
a price very
reduced fact that sell
oil sses and rushing int big bold black tell them
of to TO- in charming The
in whhn ndutt~r
in is
in ntunief
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That Important Young Person

Everything for Babys Comtortnnd Pretti-
ness and Not a Few Things for the Delecta-
ton Of His Wonderful Mamma,
Not that he cares for such tricks and
trinkets-precous lot he cares for anything
save sleep and drink-but mother does
They are, then, for her delectation. He con-
quers the mysteries of new carriage bow
and wrap with yawn or yell, while
mother just must manifest her pride and
love through them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-28

Mary, Mary. quite contrary,
how does your garden grow7" 1T
grows on my hat, sir" she said.
A season Of flowers on hats. and
then . season Of wings and ribbons
on hats. All are pretty. Take your
pick.
Smart little turbsns- :brimming
with the chic and cschst Of Pasis,
and comely sailors, In this event "
have planned for Saturday. An.
event indeed, for $6.76 y wssy nl
to ny fur such lovely SPRING
Abept fifty to ssll, and no TIVE q I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01
a SHAKY PLATFORM.

We rather think Uncle Charleys platform is bit
wobby but it is interesting Uncle Charley i
candidate for the Office mayor of Oakland, ILL.,
heraded as the pretties little city earth and has
built platform with the following panAs:
Promises TO get the out at least often
enough to get fertilizer for his garden the same TO
be carted at the expense Of the city.
Promises to get his automobile out on the street
and pass up any of the slower machines
Thinks unwise pave the street TO the cemetery
long property that street but j. willing
TO leave the street and alley committee
so long as they will do what he
Thinks the salary the aldermen should be lowered
TO 81 and dollar added TO the salary Of the
mayor
Thinks it all right for to take nip after
July If they get it.
Reserves the right, acting Chief of Police and
also merchant police. draw the salary Of both
Says If elected, will controlled by the boys
who Aliens feed store that be will take orders
and give orders to body and viii see
that they obeyed.
We shall all watch the results in Oakland, ana i
Uncle Charley" gets in lot of Will decide to run
for office.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01
WQOTAN THE WISE.

DR. James B. Wootan. directory Of publicity OF the
PRESBYTERIAN this country has framed report
for the consideration of General Assembly in which
he endorses newspaper advertising in every community
where there is Presbyterian CONGREGATION lie nam
ains that each should include In It's yearly budget
certain sum for newspaper advertising and arFues that
instead OF this proving expense 1t would prove a
source Of income stimulating public interest IN
ten church
In his report to the General Assembly Nh. Wootan
will say:
The newspaper il the most insistent factor IN moo,
ern life II affairs morning, noon anu
night II is the force that finds an open door al
Every house. companion at meals, on trans
in street cars at the club and in the home II y tne
voice of world the medium Of mankind WHlch anu
through which four quarters of the earth are KEPT
IN close contact with another by the simple com
munication of current events
The newspaper a moulder of public opinion anu
often private opinion because primarily it is the ehe
uurvevor of information Politics science ana business
cannot do without it, the greatest OF all lnsu
tons. the Church. GU. J.
Il is simply good common sense for the Church e
engage systematically in paid advertising IN te new"
papers No church AFFORD not TO-
DR.. Wootan is wise in his generation ana proves
conclusiveiy that not the children OF light are
easv marks for children OF this worldFort Wayne
News.
The Trinity Lutheran Church of Hammond which
TWO weeks ago began effective campaign. is gettini
| splendid results.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01

David r. Francis, the American Ambassador 70
Russia testifying before the Senate Committee which
investigating Bolshevism in Russia II as his
opinion that there could be peace in Europe while
Bolshevism ragged there The Ambassador also advised
strongly against Withdrawing troops from Russia
and said Statet should under circum
stances treat with the Bolshevik government ia his
stand should retain troops in Russia Ambaa
sador Francis showed himelf be in complete disagree
with previous witness before the Senate Com
miee Colonel Raymond Robins Of the Red Cross, who
said that should not NEEDLE in Russian affairs.
Colonel Robins also dsapproved OF Bolshevism but he
that Russians seemed to want that form
of government present had right to interfere
with them.
Part Of Ambassador Francis testimony was fol
lows II will say that if this Bolshevik government re
mains in control of Russia. peace IN Europe IN my
opinion is impossible. Germany will exploit Russia
this disorder continues instead Of having the
war Germany will win and in ten years she will be
stronger than she in August, 1914
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example Is taken at from the Army Appropria
ton BILL under the head Of Quartermaster Supplies,
Equipment Etc-the Reserve Officers Training Corps
was recommended by the House for appropriation Of
IS 900 o00 but when the passed the House and
arrived in the Senate this item carried $500 whether
through error or design could not be determined me
Senate committee amended Il TO s5,000,00O But there
we're a great many OF this sort, and some stH
more grevous. II conditions are as sad as MI cam
mings declares be in attempting TO fix Repup'
can responsibilty-and 1t is admitted they are-the
remedy Ia right within reach Let Mr. Cummings pre-
vail on President Wilson withdraw from his stubborn
position and declare session Of Congress Then
all the appropriation bills will be passed and the recon
struction measures taken up by the party which
knows best how to egslate. Cummings position seems
TO be that the Republican party backacked the country
which false the head of the Democratic party
refuses to resusctate IT. which is true.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01
CLEAR AS MUD.

There seems to be rather vague idea as to what
sleeping sickness really is and much interest has been
arakAned in the disease now reported epidemic.
In medical literature especially the English reports
on iethargio encephalitis emphasis placed on its
similarity to certain forms OF epidemic poliomyelits or
infantile paralysis and It was suggested that further
Investigation might prove disease 70 be true
epidemic poionyelts.
However animal experimentation seemed to prove
that epidemic encephatis is different from poliomyelits
ar nfantiie paralysis English investigators regard
Iethargic encephalitis as due to an unknown virus"
which causes Inflammation in the centers
o. the brain.
The information at hand indicates that ii Is
only in connection with epidemic Of influenza that
any disease occurs definitely resembling ethargie en-
do
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01

TRY 70 borrow ten Or twenty dollars
from
YOUR friends
HURLEY says that America is 10 be
the dominating
POWER in ocean commerce
ALL we know is that she ought to be
SHE'S paid enough money for that
purpose.
ONE OF the poor ridiculous human
NATURE foliies
IS the desire to Be thought to excel
AT something wholly out OF its field
AND writer would rather be compu-
mented
on his legs rather than his para
graphs
ESPECIALLY when they are not 50
meaty.
FUNNY how daughter
CAN dance forty miles the night be-
fore
AND never set tired and
HOW she can't walk forty yards to
the
GROCERY TO get mother a bar or
soap
THE next day because her feet hurt
her SO much.
ANOTHER thing that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01
HOMER MODS.

The attempt of Homer Cummings, Chairman o. the
Democratic National Committee, to saddle the blame
on the Republican party for the distress visited on the
country BY the failure OF appropriation bills in :e last
congress will not get anywhere Practically every oaH
og those bills was from the Democratic House 70
~ a,ocratc senate during the week of
sser the House committee had logroiled and mulled
Them over for months They over to the senate
g. fearful mess and would have required. under the
hes. OF conditions. weeks 70 make presentabe. An
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01
- - - - - - -
AFTER THE WAR EFFICIENCY.

H Nothing still Things must move either for
"a or backward The world Is constantly making
1H6eavors along some Ideas originated thick
k fast some fall by the wayside and die. Others are
3R I'm up pushed to successful conclusion.
3H As many factors the control OF the des
Aes OF everything. the building Of manhood Is gov
8#Ad by many factors. The moral and the physical
1#MR have their places. The who is diseased 10
0 an extent interfere with his normal activity
I'M hope for attainment and results as the
Ala having the equivalent attributes without the
l##H8H #A deformities.
#E ybody wants to succeed. Everybody should
the factors which prevent success. The health
# H. the big stumbling block OF life Various
Tend to interfere with the desired progress.
g the period OF war the United States has been
IN in its progress commercially. industriay and
IN##Ry the call to of its workers to help win
@I@ for democracy. To-day the cleanest military
l&H pthe world Is returning across the seas holding
#E Stars Stripes and tomorrow it will become
|Hj% H# l&n army OF the country
$per1od OF reconstruction is at hand, and in order
H Will Paefeica may hold its proper place the
RANH1HR of the world each person must be prepared
gh health 10 wake efficiently the battle for economic
Edjfsrnent.
venereai diseases cause bitter suffering to innocent
people produce feeble children repopulate the country
devastated by and Influenza. reduce energy and
make inericiency at this period when Uncle Sam il
calling for men establish posterity and
prosperity.
Noted congressman and members OF the state legs
fares are bending every effort pass the necessary
appropriation bills TO give financial backing TO TINS I'M
portant public health work.
The newspapers OF the country have rendered valu
able aid to the venereal control work and thu
circulation paragraphs in the papers of the re
snectivs states of the Union splendid opportunit.
FOR public service during the readusmen OF the country
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worrcr 70 SUBSCRIBERS

n TO your copy Of prompt
the please do think Il has beer
service is what Il used TO be and that complaints art
vice THE TINES he's increased its mailing equipment an
striving earnestly reach its patrons time re
prompt in advising when do not get your paper ana
will act promptly.
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nn.. notsr. Coz pntrol .ergeant


II the Gary polierce. according to
information rece from an eyewit-
ness through tlntionsl headauar-
ters of tho Rethss was Killed in
action The folng letter was re-
rslvcd by chief olice Forbis, Gary.
last Saturday AIT once conveyed
u the widow. AEoeyr: The Amer
lean Red cross shington. ID. c..
March 25, 19f93ss Boyer. Co. K.
47fh Inf. A. f. ITO the Chief Or
Police)-It is yregret that We
write YOU that official report in
our files concerithe above soldier.
now reads. kiln action This
meager detail ring his death has
come u us fror Paris office. Our
information is nte Charley Wat
son of the samspany. whose home
address is Beaveek. \. c. on Jan.
2i. he told oneur searchers. that
Boyer was kills bomb near Cha
teau Thierry sometime near
O'Clock in the soon. We were re-
treating. He killed instantly T
saw 1t. The grwas lost. He used
! To be sergeant platoon and AZ the
time Of his deas 10 charge Of the
frst platoon. you please advise
his wife Of ttformatlon and ex-
tend To her thu deep sympathy or
the Red Cross.R Castle. Jr'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01

RED nosed man Just in and handedsus the
following: Two pounds pound raisins,
quart cornmea three lemons sliced one cake yeast
tosm one gallon distilled water put in crock for thirty
days and have 100 per cent pure whskey" The II n.
man guarantees IT, We have decided to off.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01
serKeant Thomas Menridc. Nhitinr.

who has just come home from service
in England. surprised his many friends
upon his return by informing them
that he had taken unto himself an
English bride who was soon to follow
him to this country. She has now
arrived and Mr.. and Mrs Mcbride have
taken UP their residence temporarily
with Mr.. and hirs. George Bartuska on
LaPorte avenue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01

US provides the money for both offi-
GERS and men. II you were honorably
separated from the service YOU should
have some discharge papers or order
for release. If not, we suggest that
you ask for discharge papers from the
adjutant general OF the army. Wash
ington. j. {. Your two months army
service viii entiele you TO the bonus.
-A---
Lieut.. Hoyt 0gram. Whiting, who
was with the air service in France
and who was wounded In action sew
eral months ago. arrived home yester-
day. having reached Philadelphia from
overseas on March % Lieut. Ogram
who was shot through the right shout
der Is still suffering from his injuries
Erich Hsrschmann has received a
card from Private Sam MaulIin Of Co
4. 3l5th ammunition train. A. F. r.,
sam writes Of having paid a three
DAYS visit to Coblenz on the Rhine.
Mauliin. before booming q soldier was
a crack member Of the Haskell & Bar
ker baseball club of Michigan City.
having felded his position brilliantly.
picked of q nice share of the hits
made BY the team, and. as a baserun-
ner. some speed.
Matt Frey. Crown Point. who ha.
lately returned from overseas and who
has been in a New York hospital since
has returned 20 his home here He
was gassed while in service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-01

THE Kansas City Star says that lot OF American
douehooys over in France can't understand why the
president having this country should
want TO 20 back again.