Was $100-Now $49 A $2,000,000 Guarantee That This $49 Typewriter Was $100 The Sales Policy Alone Is Changed-Not the Machine THE The Oliver Nine-the latest and best model-will be sent direct from the factory to you upon HE Oliver Typewriter Company gives this guarantee; the Oliver Nine we now sell direct is the exact machine-our latest and best modelwhich until this advertisement was $100. This announcement deals only with a change in sales policy. The Oliver Typewriter Company is at the height of its success. With its huge financial resources it has determined to place the typewriter industry on a different basis. This, you admit, is in harmony with the economic trend of the times. For $49, whether you buy one Oliver Nine or one hundred, you receive the exact machine which was $100, fully guaranteed. THE LATEST MODEL This Oliver Nine is a twenty-year development. It is the finest, the costliest, the most successful model that we have ever built. More than that, it is the best typewriter, in fifty ways, that anybody ever turned out. If any typewriter in the world is worth $100, it is the Oliver Nine. It is the same commercial machine purchased by the United States Steel Corporation, the Standard Oil Company, the National City Bank of New York, Montgomery Ward & Co., the National Biscuit Company, the Penn sylvania Railroad and other leading use. SIMPLIFIED SELLING Our new plan is extremely simple. It is in accord with the tendency of the times. It makes it possible for the consumer You may order from this advertise- When the typewriter arrives, put it to Or if you wish additional information, write us or send your address on this coupon for our proposition in detail. We immediately mail you our de luxe catalog and all information which you would otherwise obtain from a typewriter salesman. 10 CENTS A DAY In making our terms of $3.00 a month -the equivalent of 10 cents a day-we make it possible for everyone to own a typewriter. To own it for 50 per cent less than any other standard machine. To the Big User This announcement is of particular value to you. Big users will save hundreds and thousands of dollars. An absolutely new Model 9 Oliver Typewriter, fully guaranteed, at a list price of $49, presents an opportunity unparalleled in the history of the industry. To save 50 per cent is certainly interesting to any business man, especially when the value remains unaltered. You know the Oliver. This present Model 9 is operated by any stenographer or typist, including touch operators. We suggest to purchasing agents or buyers whose concerns use typewriters in quantity to get in touch with us immediately. Write today for further particulars relating to large users. This Coupon Worth $51 Regardless of price, do not spend one cent upon any typewriter-whether new second hand or rebuilt-do not ever rent a machine until you have investigated thoroughly our proposition. Remember, we offer here one of the most durable, one of the greatest, one of the most successful typewriters ever built. If anyone ever builds a better, it will be Oliver. WHY PAY $100? Why now pay the extra tax of $5! when you may obtain a brand new Oliver Nine-a world favorite-for $49? As a user, why not revolt? Just as we have revolted from frenzied competition. Cut out the frills and order direc. from this advertisement. Or send for our remarkable book entitled, "The High Cost of Typewriters-The Reason and The Remedy." You will not be placed under the slightest obligation. Send today for your Oliver Nine or for further facts-many of which can't be printed here. Check the coupon below and mail today. The Oliver Typewriter Company 1213 Oliver Typewriter Bldg., Chicago WEEKLY OUTLINE STUDY OF BY J. MADISON GATHANY, A.M. HOPE STREET HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, R. I. Based on The Outlook of February 28, 1917 Each week an Outline Study of Current History based on the preceding number of The Outlook will be printed for the benefit of current events classes, debating clubs, teachers of history and of English, and the like, and for use in the home and by such individual readers as may desire suggestions in the serious study of current history.-THE EDITORS. I-INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS A. Topic: 1. Relations between the United States and Germany. 2. The Submarine Warfare. Reference: Page 341. Questions: 1. Name several "critical points of danger "in diplomatic relations with Germany since we broke off relations with her. 2. Does it seem strange to you that President Wilson asks for special power from Congress to protect American lives, property, and rights? 3. What are the duties of the President of the United States? 4. How are treaties between this country and foreign countries made? How long do they last? 5. What are the leading articles in the Prussian-American Treaty of 1799? What changes does Germany seek? What objections do you see in these changes? 6. What do you think of the position taken by some that the United States is not showing itself a virile Nation, but is degenerating into " multitude too feeble to overcome its own fears of possible destruction in case of resistance"? 7. Is it a wise policy for a nation to exact from other nations the fulfillment of their duties toward it? 8. What are some of the facts and statistics of Germany's submarine warfare since February 1, and of British shipping? 9. What is the "straight issue between the United States and Germany as to the right of American ships to arm themselves for defense"? Why is not the issue forced?' a B. Topic: British and German Blockades. 1. Who is responsible for Germany's new war zone decree? Germany? The United States? Great Britain? 2. Great Britain first laid out a war zone in the North Sea. Has or has not Germany merely done the same thing in other waters? Discuss carefully. 3. Contrast the British use of submarines with the German use of them. How many neutral merchant vessels has Great Britain sunk since this war began? Has she had occasion to sink such? 4. Is or is it not sheer nonsense to say that"America should have stopped Great Britain from doing what Germany does now"? 5. Can you follow the "reasoning" of those who say that "Great Britain is as bad as Germany in her international relations"? 6. What do you think of having the Stars and Stripes banished from the high seas? II-NATIONAL AFFAIRS A. Topic: Nationalism in the South. 1. Give a brief history of the Progressive party. Do you think it has performed any real service in American politics? Has its usefulness ended? 2. Name fifteen things in which this party believes. What is meant by "social justice"? 3. What fundamental reasons can you advance for the abolition of child labor? Why don't some believe in its abolition? 4. Name and explain American ideals. 5. Discuss "Dollar blindness threatens to be a National curse." 6. Is American Nationalism on the increase? 7. Distinguish between National rights, National honor, and National duty. B. Topic: The War on Alcohol. Reference: Editorial, pages 348, 349. Questions: 1. What is alcoholism? 2. Give a brief account of the movement against intemperance. 3. Compare the earlier temperance movement with the character of the present movement. How do you account for this change? 4. Just how does our form of government make the fight against alcoholism difficult? 5. Who are the foes and who the friends of alcoholism? 6. The Prohibition party is one of the oldest parties in the United States. If its cause is worthy, why has it not become the leading party? 7. Is there any connection between politics and the liquor traffic? Discuss. 8. Is it possible to establish any relation between intemperance and poverty? Intemperance and crime? Intemperance and insanity? It is easy to say "Yes," but prove it if you can. 9. What recommendations can you make as to the liquor traffic? C.Topic: Patriotism a Higher Self-Interest. Reference: Pages 358, 362. Questions: 1. Is or is not patriotism merely a pauble? Would or would not the world be better off without it? 2. What are the agencies that promote and sustain patriotism? 3. Is or is not Mr. Price's statement, "We have the best Government and the best citizenship that has yet been evolved," mainly assertion? 4. In your opinion, how well has Mr. Price established his thesis, "Patriotism a Higher Self-Interest"? 5. Of what benefit is the Government of the United States to you? D. Topic: The "Feed Ourselves Gospel." 1. In what ways has Mrs. Mathis aided the South to prosperity? 2. What is the substance of her "economic gospel"? 3. Is soil fertility the basis of all wealth? 4. Compare the importance of the farming industry with that of other industries and professions. 5. How ought the average farmer to be assisted? III-PROPOSITIONS FOR DISCUSSION (These propositions are suggested directly or indirectly by the subject-matter of The Outlook, but not discussed in it.) 1. The surrender of one National right weakens and imperils every other National right. 2. An amendment to the Federal Constitution making prohibition National should be added. 3. Morality is largely a tion of patriotism depends upon war. question of geography. 4. The preserva IV-VOCABULARY BUILDING (Define accurately the following words and expressions, all of which are found in The Outlook for February 28, 1917.) Patriotism, submarine, humane, military transport, moral instincts, platform, budget system, reconstruction era, materialists, Kaiserism, George-the-Thirdism, local option, anomaly, liquor, prima facie, sublimated, antipodes, legumes. 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