The Ralston Tribune (Ralston, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, March 1, 1918 Page: 2 of 8
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ono H. KAHN, AMERICAN
Otto II. Kahn, head of the New
York banking house of Kuhn, Loeh ft
Co., has been mu king a few campaign
speeches In the West on behalf of the
United States.
Among other things, he advocated
the Immeillnte creation of a war
finance board; lie Issued a warning to
the "militant bolshevlkl” of the coun-
try to the effect that the American
temper would not stand trifling; and,
declaring that Germany had deliber-
ately planned the war, made an ap-
peal to Americans of German birth
to not merely do their'duty for the
United States, but to let their loyalty
take active form.
Mr. Kahn himself Is of German
birth. He' was a British subject
through naturalisation, and ~ last
March, after having lived In New
York 24 years, became an American
dtlsen.
He was horn In Mannheim, Ger-
many, in 1867, and served for a year In the army as a hussar. On his dis-
charge be made a special study of finance and banking und spent several
years In the banking establishment of his father, Bernard Kahn. He then
went to London, where he was for five years connected with the London
branch of the Deutsche bank, and where life was so pleasant that he re-
nounced his native land and became a subject of the British crown.
Styles Optional
j For Spring Wear
AND NOW THEY ARE COOttNC
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If one were to ask a European to
name the one woman whp has done the
greatest injury to the cause of the al-
lies, he would name, nine times out of
ten, ex-Queen Sophia of Greece; nud
he would add that there Is no other
woman In a position to continue ener-
getically the work of Impairing the
allied cause. Despite the expulsion of
the Prussian princess from Greece,
with her husband. King Constantine,
and all her children, except Aleinnder,
now king of the Hellenes, she is not by
any means regarded as at the end of
her career.
As a trouble maker Sophia’s name
has become a household word, has in-
deed passed Into a proverb, in most
countries in Europe.
In France the queen's name Is
used for invidious comparison^ and
even in Greece it Is used slurringly.
With almost demoniacal fury this
daughter of the Hohenzoilerns has
struggled in behalf of the kaiser’s cause since the war begun. And there is
no reason to doubt that she will continue to employ her amaslng energies for
the same cause.
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN’S WIT
When Oscar Hamraersteln, the
veteran opera impresario, fell 111 re-
cently there was dismay among his
countless friends; and when It was
announced that he was recovering
from an operation the rejoicing was
general. •
Although best known to the pub-
lic as a manager and builder of places
of amusement, to those who know him
personally his wit. humor, ready
repartee, and sometimes biting sar-
casm, staffll out above all else In his
character.
He had occasion at one time to
discharge a man In Montreal who had
been drawing a large salary for col-
lecting royalties for him on his cigar
machines. This employee wrote him a
very caustic letter and wound, up with,
MIn my oplulon you are a buffoon."
Oscar sent him this reply by special
delivery: "My Dear August: Come
now, you don't mean buffoon, you
"Ills training and experience have
admirably fitted him to undertake the
Important work of chief," said Score-
(ary of the Treasury McAdoo In an-
nouncing the appointment of W. H.
Moran as head of the secret servhe of
the United 8tntea.
Practically all Mr. Moran's life has
been given to the study uud active
work demanded by a service that is un-
like any other and that has developed
Into a complicated and responsible arm
of the government. He entered the
service December 1. 1882, as a mes-
senger. although he was carried op the
office records under that beading mere-
ly as a matter of routine for long after
he had demonstrated that ho. was of
other material than that required for
messengers.
His nest title was that of assistant
operative, which meant that he was
helping to run down criminals and e»
posing their methods. The aastter of
tlUa has never bothered Moran. As a matter of fact he has been virtually Ms
bead of the service In Washington for tbs ’a*t tan years.
New York.—Standardisation of
men’s dress has already become more
than a mere tentative suggestion. New
York papers carried the story of sug-
gested regulations in men’s attire, on
the front pag* a few weeks ago; along
with the war news, the coal shortage
la New York, the thlrteen-below-sero
temperature, and other striking hap-
penings of a day and generation in
which eyciting events have become al-
most commonplace. The importance
of the further suggestions, emanating
from the economy board, was immedi-
ately recognised, and, with front page
space at a premium, as it Is today, the
story was deemed of sufficient moment
to be given a place of honor. There
was nothing extremely radical in the
Ideas advanced, a prominent fashion
writer states. They Included some of
the suggestions already made at the
now historic meeting of dressmakers,
manufacturers, retailers, fashion writ-
ers and editors, and others held at the
Waldorf, to discuss the adoption of
the slim silhouette^ with a view to lim-
iting the consumption of wool. One
of the speakers, at that meeting, drew
attention to tip fact, that though there
was not a man In the room who was
wearing what might be called a con-
spicuous or individual style of cloth In
his clothes, jet there were in all prob-
ability not two suits In the room of ex-
actly the same pattern.
Among twenty men In blue serge,
each will have a suit made from a dif-
ferent weave and dye. This Is a waste
of effort and material which might be
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mean buffet. You’ve been eating off me for five years. August was stumped.
Once he was coming downtown In a crowded Broadway car. The con-
ductor stopped .and looked down at him and said: "Did I get your fare?"-
Like a shot came l»ack the unswer: "I guess you did, I didn’t see you ring it
up for the company."
OUR NATIONAL DETECTIVE
has been very definitely against stand-
ardisation of feminine attire in any
form. In the belligerent countries,
which, after all, are our best and only
replly practical guides In this matter,
attempts of the kind have been limited,
so tar. to a control, in Frauce, of the
manufacture of shoes*
As far as other branches of women’s
dress are concerned, the consensus of
opinion In all countries seems to be
"hands off!" The Industry reminds one
of that insidious grass, 'Which once
planted in a certain soil, creeps every-
where under the ground, mingling with
every other plant that grows, twining
its tendrils about their roots, so that
to uproot it means to kill the thing it
clings to, ns wall. Not that the spread
of this Industry has had a deleterious
effect upon others existing alongside
of it; the contrary is the truth. But
their interdependence is so compli-
cated. and so-cunningly entwined, that
the effect of brusquely checking the
growth of the one, Is a problem before
which the best brains in the country
may well pause, before they, begin to
experiment with their theories.
Government’s interference in the
clothing of their people is not new.
We read of sumptuary laws all
through the middle ape, and of the
defiance of them by the wives and
daughters of the burghers, who could
not prevent their womenfolk from
-adopting material, furs and velvets, re-
served by royal decree for the aristoc-
racy.
The aristocracy of Florence would
notice the fur-lined sleeves of the mer-
chant’s wife, and one of them—prob-
ably* very well-born and hard-favored
lady—would be sure to complain to
her husband, who then. If he valued
his peace, would bring the matter to
the attention of the authorities. Often
the offending wife would be brought
to Justice; quite as often she would
escape. At any rate, punlshmtnt of
fines and Imprisonments never seemed
to leave the nobility in the enjoyment
of their privileges, for all history and
memoirs of the times are full of cases
of such rebellion.
If our government should make any
such decree, in our day, we should
probably see very little opposition to
It. The country seems to be In a con-
dition o^roaxing docility. Who would
have beffved that a few short months
would see a food admlnlstrntkn with
arbitrary powers, government manage-
ment of railroads, and the steedy and
swift approach of prohibition! Take
the very question of woman’s ifpperel.
The limitation of yardage was a vol-
untary measure, adopted by all con-
cerned, before the government had
made one move toward the industry.
So with that much settled, we puss
to the condition of the sartorial oat-
look for spring, with quiet minds. It
is an attractive ooe, in which individ-
ual good taste, and good Judgment,
will have full play, within the limit!
of four and one-half yards of materiid.
Dressmakers have acknowledged al-
ready that this suggestion of limita-
tion, this difficulty, has spurred their
invention. It Is like the rules of a
game, which are necessary to Insure
a good contest.
Nothing very startling; a narrow sil-
houette, far better, managed than its
predecessor; charming details, clever
cutting, with a great discretion in dec-
oration and accessories—these seem to
be the leading features of America's
first wartime spring. They promise
an excellent choice among garments
which will suit our mood, give prnctl
cal service, and keep the whole vexed
problem of woman’s apparel from rev-
olutionary measures which might have
far-reaching serious mnsequepces.
(Copyright, 1*11. by the MoClure Nows
per Syndicate.)
Iter and hat of wool-embroidered Jer-
sey. but It is a fascinating touch
the Indoor costume of the woman who
Is lunching out or going to a wedding.
of the greatest of their dleboverks wan one
of the Amplest, and that wsa that cooking
la Mila country; toaated it as
similar length of tima.
greatly improved, justast
meat, for example.—Adv.
Second-Hand “Bricks" Go Same Way.
Visitor—I sent you some suggestions
telling you how to make your paper
more interesting. Have you carried
out any of my ideas?
Editor—Did you meet the office boy
with the waste basket as you came up-
stairs?
Visitor—Yes, yes, I did.
Editor—Well, he was carrying out
your Ideas.
An Oriental Evening Freeh. A Half-
Toilette of Embroidered Silk, With
a Sleeveless Coat, and Sash Placed
High and Tied at the Side.
remedied; and suggestions for limiting
patterns of conservative materials for
men’s wear, were made in the Interest
of war time economy. The same Ideas
have been applied, to the manufacture
of stuffs for men’s shirts, and even to
their shoes and neckties. Results of
Impressive benefit to the community at
large, to our allies and to our own
fighting men, are promised If these re-
forms nre carried Into fact.
8o far, no such proposition Ims been
made with regard to the industries
which deal with the dressing of wom-
en. In fact, the preeeure of opinion
MUFFLER AND HAT TO MATCH
Immonee Scarf of Black Satin Em-
broidered In Spanish Pashlen, Match-
ing Headgear, Lata Fashion.
A letter from London says that the
beet of the smart women there who, of
course, are engrossed In relief work,
as are the best of every country, have
adopted the fashion of wearing Im-
mense mufflers of worsted Jersey
wrapped around the neck once,or twice
and matched np with a hat.
In America this fashion is growing
apace. Over here we still have an Im-
mense amount of psltry, and therefore,
It Is not to be expected that Jersey will
take Us place duribg the extreme cold
of this midwinter, bat we may look for
It aa a popular fashion after tbs lea
breaks.
However, the fashion that American
women have taken up along this Una la
quit* Interesting. It la aa Immense
scarf of black satin embroidered In the
Spanish fashion, with a hat to match.
It la not as serviceable for rough
weather outdoor* aa tho English muf*
WOMEN SUFFERERS MAY
HSR SWAMP-ROOT
Thousand* upon thousands of woman
have kidney and bladder trouble sad
never suspect it.
Woman’s complaints often prove to ho
nothing else but kidney trouble, or tho
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in n healthy
condition, they may cause tho other or-
tn* to become diiefticd.
Fain in the beck, headache, lorn of am-
bition, nervousness, are often tinea symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don’t delay starting treatment. Dr.
Kilmera’ Swamp-Root, a physician’s pro-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be jest the remedy needed to ovetoonm
such conditions.
Got s medium or large rise bottle im-
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this f
pest preparation tend teg cents to Dr.
Kilmer-ft-Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for s
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
ention this paper.—Adv.
Embryo Candidates.
Fifteen Seattle (Waah.) buatneso
men are studying public speaking at
the state university. Their purpose is
not to develop oratory, but rather to
help train themselves to take part in
the effective participation of public af-
fairs. *
BOSCHEE’S GERMAN SYRUP
will quiet your cough, soothe tho in-
flammation of n sore throat snd lungs,
stop Irritation in the bronchial tubes,
Insuring n good night’s rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
in the morning. Made and sold in
America for fifty-two years. A won-
derful prescription, assisting Nature in
building np your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in long trouble, asthma, croup,
bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil-
ised countries.—Adv.
Wanted Borne Joy Loft.
Barah,*who lias heard a good deni
of late about the days on which wo
may not use the different articles of
diet, came downstairs s few mornings
ago and addressed her mother with
this Inquiry: "Please, mamma, what-
less day Is this? I hope It's not sweet-
less."
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Why Bald is Young?
Dandruff and dry scalp usually tho
cause and Cutlcura the remedy. Rub
*he Ointment Into scalp. Follow with
hot shampoo of Cutlcura Soap. For
free sample address, "Cutlcura, Dept.
X, Boston. At druggists and by matt.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.—Adv.
Helpful Ideas. - •
Buy a yard of cambric, <fut Into
squares and turn a tiny hem around
each for the children's ha ndk etch left.
Make a neat apron ont of enamel
cloth ouch aa wo am for table covering,
and sew tape on for strings and bind
with taps. These aprons can anally bo
wiped off and kept claan, and n hit can
be stitched on also. Even an apron of
this kind is nice to put oo a child who
la continually soiling cotton clothing.
Much washing is saved. Two aprons
could bo made from three-quarters of a
yard of oilcloth and tho tape costa
aaariy nothing.
Save tha colored picture parts of oar
Sunday papers aach week, and when a
child la III or convalescing It u(ll fur- „
Blah quits an entertainment to It. It
la alao well to put nway the "wvnnnn’a ""wwomamwiiiua
■action’’ for our own future reference.
as we can always find what we waat
right'them*
Bayonet
"Think yon can hit the dummy right
now?” Drill—"I can make-a stab at
It"—The Jester.
OOVRTED RY ALL
by few b beautiful
baud of hair. If yonrs la atroakad with
gray, or ia harsh and stiff,
■tors It to Its former beat
tar by using "Da Creole”
lag. Pries gLOO.—Adv.
When a minister falls to stick to his
taxt It may bo that ho believes that
ittored shot hits tho moot birds.
T!« a doubla Incentive | remember
you are raising crop* for both profit
tad philanthropy,
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Browning, Orrin L. The Ralston Tribune (Ralston, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, March 1, 1918, newspaper, March 1, 1918; Ralston, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc907504/m1/2/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.