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OKLAHOMA CITY *
HISTORICAL SOCICTT
The Daily Transcript
VOLUME V.
NORMAN. OKLAHOMA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER Ti. I')I7
NUMBER 144.
B=Y=N=G!
And "Over the Top" Went the British
Forces in the Greatest Drive of the
War; A Croat Victory Reported.
The British forces in the great
drive Wednesday and Thursday were
under the command of General Sir
Julian George Byng', which has a
familiar American ring, indicative
that the attack went off with a Bang.
"B-Y-N-G" said the soldiers, and
"over the top" they went.
The latest news from thite great
battle, in which the British forces are
said to have gained one of the great-
est victories of the war, is that the
Germans are fighting in their last
line of defenses, and the fact that
the French and English are using
icavalry indicates that in many places
this last line has been penetrated.
The apex of the offensive appar-
ently is centered in the important
railway junction of Cambral, lying to
the east of the old line midway be-
tween Aras and St. Quentin. Here,
having taken the towns of Marcoing,
Anneux, Graincourt and Novelles the
victorious armies at last accounts
were well within the ring of Cam-
brai with its railroad lines and road-
ways branching out toward all the
main points of the compass.
The latest advices indicate that the
British have not yet ceased their at-
tack, but, aided by monster tanks
which are leading the way, followed
by cavalry, infantry and machine
gun detachments, are pressing for-
ward for further conquest
At the same time the French
troops attacked in the region to the
rorth of Craonne and Berry-au-Bac
on a front of about two-thirds of a
mile and penetrated the German posi-
tions to an average depth of about
400 yards, capturing strong defenses
and taking about 175 German prison-
ers, according to the French offi-
cial communication.
J. A. MORRISON BUYS
LADIES' MUSIC CLUB.
Quite in keeping with the Ameri-
can program given Wednesday by the
Ladies' Music Club in the beautifully
arranged Alpha Chi parlors, was the
appearance of Prof. Kuschan, as he is
American both by birth and musical
training.
Prof. Kuschan is a native of Phila-
delphia, and studied with several well
known cellists of Philadelphia ar/1
New York, the most celebrated of
which was William Willeke of the
late Kneisel quartette. He has but
lately come to Norman from Philadel-
phia, where he taught in the Musical
Institute, and the University is in-
deed fortunate in securing such
splendid talent, as he is considered
one of the finest cellists west of the
Mississippi.
It would be difficult to say just
which number pleased the club the
most, as each was different in style,
and yet played so beautifully
throughout, from the light delicate
Scherzo by Van Koens, to the brilliant
Hungarian Rhapsodie by Popper.
Mrs. Kuschan is also a gifted ar-
t.st, being a pianist of remarkable
ability. Aside from so ably accom-
paning Prof. Kuschan, she very
charmingly played a group of three
pieces by McDowell. Mrs. Kuschan
received her training wholly from her
father.
The club is very proud of one of
their very own towns-women, Mrs
Newby, who so artistically and gra-
ciously sang two groups of songs. The
quaintness of "No-body Knows the
Trouble I've seen" and tenderness of
"Little Mother of Mine" were espec-
ially appreciated.
With the splendid musical talent
which Norman has, together with
that of the University, the future of
the Ladies' Music club looms up
bright and promising, and there is no
reason why it should not become the
best in the state.—A Member.
WATCH YOUR STEP
. Mr. J. A. Morrison is now sole pro-
* prietor of the Morison-Whitwell Mer-
cantile Company, having purchased
the Whitwell interests yesterday. He
will move his family from Noble to-
day, and will occupy the Jonas pro-
perty on the corner of East Eufaula
and Ponca. They are cordially wel-
comed to our city.
The Morrison-Whitwell store has
built up a fine business, Mr. Morri-
son having a large acquaintance and
being recognized not only as a good
business man, but a square, honor-
able, upright gentleman. He will add
greatly to the stock: and will en-
deavor in the future as in the past to
give perfect satisfaction to patrons.
WALKER "POUNDING"
A large crowd gathered at the
M. E. Church, South, last evening,
and after the prayer meeting services
a reception was given the new pastor
and his wife.
After words of welcome by Mr.
John Hardie and response by Rev.
Walker, an interesting program con-
sisting of musical numbers and read-
ings by local and university talent
was rendered. Mrs. Wiley Jones had
charge of the program.
Following this was a social hour
at the close of which Mr. and Mrs.
Walker were led inx> the League
room where they received one of the
greatest "poundings" of their experi-
ence. The "pounding" included gro-
ceries of all kinds, flour, sugar, cof-
fee, fruits, etc., in abundance. At a
late hour the congregation disbanded
with high hopes for a successful
year's work. Mr. and Mrs. Walker
are delighted with the kindness and
spirjt manifested by the Norman peo-
ple.
—Cotton. $28.25: Early picked cot-
ton, of which a few bales were
brought to Norman today (Thursday)
brought $28.25, and for one bale of
extra good $28.60 per 100 pounds was
paid. The price for late picked cot-
ton ranged from $25 to $27.50. Con-
siderable cotton is coming in, but the
picking is about over. Bolies are
bringing $5.50 per cwt.
—Col. J. M. S to vail, the "Old
Roman" of Lexington, was here yes-
terday circulating among his numer-
ous friends. The colonel is now in
his 87th year, but still quite hale in
health and capable in intellect.
REO CROSS BENEFIT
Miss IfeJtn Barrett, ' instructor in
the School of Fine Arts, division of
public speaking, will make her first
public appearance in Norman on Fri-
day night, at the Christian church, in
the musical entertainment given by
the Phi Mu Alpha fraternity for the
benefit of the local Red Cross.
This is her first year on the Uni-
\crsity faculty, but she has a wide
experience in dramatic art both in
class room and on the stage. She is
at home on the stage. Her ability
to read and interpret the finest pass-
ages in English literature is second to
no one in this part of the country.
Miss Barrett will give several num-
bers during the evening.
The Oklahoma University Glee
Club will make its initial appearance
at this time. The club this year has
added to its personnel until now there
are twenty-five members comprising
an aggregation of the best talent in
the state. Professor William F. G.
Schmidt is directing the club again
this year and the results already far
exceed the expectations of the most
optimistic.
Piano quartet selections will be one
of the features of the evening. Mem-
bers of the quartet are Prof. Louis
Salter, Hesler Wyand, Boyd Gilkey
and Paul Eldridge. The Sooner
ruartet will also give several selec-
tions.
Prof. William Schmidt, of the
Voice department, will render a tenor
solo. Every one is acquainted with
the wonderful work and ability of
Professor Schmidt. Frantz Kuschan
is also a new instructor in the School
of Fine Arts. He has gained recogni-
tion throughout the east by his mas-
terful playing on the cello.
The proceeds of the entertainment
will be given to the local Red Cross
society so that they can carry on
their work in Norman and the Uni-
versity.
Probably at no other time during
this coming year will such an array
of talent be assembled here on one
program. On this the first musical
entertainment, of the year will be
given the masterpieces of music, ren-
dered by artists recognized all over
the United States.
The tickets are on sale at Bar-
bour's drug store or can be purchased
from any of the members of the Phi
Mu Alpha fraternity.
We are living in strenuous times,
the most strenuous our country has
experienced for many generations,
and it behooves all of us to "Watch
Our Step". It is possible some of us
may not approve of all the things our
National Administration is doing and
e\pects to do, but that is not our
business; "Our's not to reason why,
our's but to do and die"—feeling fully
assured that our leaders are doing the
very best for us and our country that
lies within their power. We must
back them up in their endeavors, and
in no way embarass them by our ut-
terances or our acts. "United we
stand, divided we fall," is as true as
gospel.
In this connection, too, it is well to
consider the idea advanced many cen-
turies ago by St. Paul, viz.: That if
my eating meat or wheat is going to
offend my brother, I will cut it out.
There is an insistent and persistent
idea that everybody should sign and
observe the Food Pledge, and really
it is the very least any of us can do.
What matters it if we do not agree
with the mode of procedure or some
little detail regarding its administra-
tion ? The idea is absolutely correct,
and it is our duty as loyal and patri-
otic citizens to do everything possible
to comply with the wishes of the gov-
crnment. Indeed, while the man who I
refuses or declines to sign the pledge
may be just as patriotic and loyal as
he who signs it, there is, and always I
will be, a question about it; a ques-1
Con that applies not only to him, but
to all his• relations and connections.)
In addition, his refusal has its influ- j
ei'ce on others, for every man and j
every woman have their influence for
good or evil, and at this time 'tis not
well to exert it towards anything that
has even the appearance of evil.
We honor the man of "independ- j
ence", the man or woman who stands j
on his "constitutional rights", bin
there is such a thing as giving the
wrong construction to "independence" I
and "constitutional rights".
What we want to do now is to do |
the very best we can for our country,
and let all extraneous matters go
bang. Time enough to declare our-
selves on these other matters after
these strenuous times have passed.
—Mrs. J. J. Burke left this (Thurs-
day) afternoon for Garnett, Kas., to
visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
Hiatt, a week or ten days.
A PIE FOR $2,75
You should have been there! This j
is the way it happened. The Robert-1
son School District under the direc-1
tion of their very capable teacher, |
Mrs. F. A. Wolfe, held a pie supper
at the school house last Saturday
evening, for the benefit of the Red j
Cross. An interesting program of a
patriotic nature was planned, which |
was to include a talk on Red Cross
if the chapter could furnish a speaker.
Judge Eagleton, who makes an ex-
cellent Red Cross talk, consented to
go, and our genial County Demon-
strator Lawrence made up an auto
party consisting of his wife, Judge
Eagleton and daughter, Floise. Wher
'hey arrived it 7:30 they found the
l ouse packed, and a jolly time they
had. The decorations with flags and
posters were profuse and effective.
As the climax to the Judge's speech
several little girls in improvised Red
Cross uniforms brought in a stretcher
bearing a small patient to whom they
administered first aid befitting grad-
uates in that study. Then came the
auctioneering of the pies Earl Pat-
terson certainly is an expert at that
work. Only four pies were sold as
low as a dollar each,—all others vary-
ing from $1.15 to $2.75. Some home-
made candy gave the little folks a
chance to spend their dimes and have
a good time, too. A large fruit cake
was to be quartered, and a part sent
to each of the four boys in training
from District 16. This cake was to
be cut by the prettiest girl and ugli-
est boy, who were elected to the job
by penny votes by the crowd. The
amount turned in to the Red Cross
was $72.53, delivered by Mr. Melville
Lessly of the district.
The Red Cross wants to express
most hearty thanks for the interest
ana good work of the Robertson
School. They certainly are doing
their "bit." It takes a great deal of
painstaking work to carry through an
entertainment of this kind, and we
dp not forget these mothers and
families who did so much that cannot
be enumerated and yet was so nec-
essary to a successful affair as this
rurely was.—Communicated
The Waiste Opportunity of the Year
H
ERE is the greatest waist value that was ever
offered by this store. So great are the values
that we do not think you could duplicate them
in the entire state of Oklahoma.
r
Down in Cleveland, Ohio, is a most wonderful
waist maker, a man who sells five million dollars
worth of waists each year without a salesman, with-
out making- a sample. This saving alone amounts to
20 percent on every waist he makes. Then he buys
his materials in carload lots direct from the weavers.
Early last summer he contracted for these silks—bought them
at prices which were one-third less than their value today.
This great maker has developed some of the most wonderful
operators, women who are artists with the needle. This together
with a great force of finest designers give him the best looking
waists that are made in America, today. That means the best look-
ing waists in the world.
This week we have twenty-five brand new models from this
great maker, waists that will be a delight and pleasure for any
woman to wear.
You may choose from white, flesh, maise, grey, navy, plum.
The trimmings include tucks, hemstitching, buttons, hand em-
broidery and lace. Both high and low necks, all with long sleeves.
Every model has a different sleeve, different cuff.
—
Never have you seen such waists as these sell for $6. We want
you to see our window display this week. There is every size in this
lot from thirty-six to forty-six and they will fit/
Our saleswomen will gladly fit these waists for you when you
buy them which will save you making another trip by trying them
on at home. We will thank you if you will not ask us to take them
out on approval for they never come back looking the same.
Come, see these beautiful waists, we
have one great window devoted to them
this week. Here are the best $6 waists
you ever saw and you can choose from
twenty-five brand new styles for only
v.
$5.50
The S. K. McCALL CO.
GRAND-DAD'S GIFT
A Norman young married man re-
ceived notice a couple of days ago
that some $1700 had been placed to
his credit in a Kansas bank. The gift
was quite unexpected, and the young
man could not believe he was the
rightful owner, until he received
word from his grandfather that the
money was the first installment on
some oil stock he (the grandfather)
had purchased in the young man's
name some time ago.
The Transcript congratulates the
young man on having such a thought-
ful grandfather.
—Slackers on Food Pledges: This!
paper learns that the names of a j
number of Cleveland county citizens;
who refused to sign the Food Pledge i
have been sent to Washington there j
to be filed and the names sent t<j the |
Federal authorities of Oklahoma so j
that a watch may be placed upon the j
parties, it being considered there is |
something wrong with the loyalty of i
anyone refusing to do such a small j
thing for their country.
BISHOP BROOKE AT KING HALL
At the Open House at King Hall
011 Friday night from 8 to 10 o'clock,
to which all the friends of the house
mother and her student-guests are
cordially invited, it is expected that
Bishop Brooke and Mrs. Brooke and
Dean and Mrs. Bate will be the
guests of honor, thus affording their
friends in Norman an opportunity to
meet the bishop and Mrs. Brooke
and all who wish to make the ac-
quaintance of the Dean of St. Paul's
and Mrs. Bate.
WARNING
<1
RED CROSS BENEFIT.
The local chapter of the Red Cross
was pleasantly surprised on Monday
when Mrs. P. C. Lessly of the Grott's
school district brought in a donation
of $11.20, the proceeds from serving
a dinner at a sale. Since then she
brought a second amount of $38.fit!
from another sale. The women in
these districts are very enthusiastic
over the method by which they can
do Red Cross work, and is it certainly
greatly appreciated, as funds .arc
needed with which to buy supplies
We are hoping other districts may
follow their good examples.
A very slick swindling scheme ha;
come to the attention of the Food
Administrator Stratton D. Brooks.
One man goes around through'a com-
munity spreading the rumor that the
Government intends to confiscate a
portion of the canned goods of each
household. A day or two later a con-
! federate of this party appears and of-
' fers to buy this product at a very low
price.
The community is warned against
these particular swindlers. The gov
ernment has no interttion whatever of
, either confiscating or purchasing any
of the goods canned by the House
wives, but on the other hand urges
| everyone to increase, up to the,limit
cf their ability to consume, the can-
! ning of all perishable products.
—The Pi Beta Phi Sorority enter
| tained at a 6 o'clock dinner on Wed-
I iiesilay evening. The following guest*
j were present: Mesdames Edwin Dc-
j Bar, James D. Maguire, S. W. Reaves,
i D. W. Griffin, Julia Taylor and H. L.
1 Muldrow.
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