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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12
Ogallah Claims Largest Wheat
Raiser in the County.
Jacob Frank Has 1900 Acres
Average 20 to 25 Bushels.
Will HOLD TRI-COUNTY FAIR
Sale of Produce Brings 5000
in One Week.
Topeka People Are Prosperous
in Wakeeney.

Ogallah. June 12.-This town claims
the home of the largest wheat raiser In
. Trego county. Jacob Frank mas IN
round figures 1900 acres of as line
wheat as was ever grown up to this
time of wear. His estimate is that it Will
Weld from &c to % bushels an acre. he
believes some of it will reach ~ ana oo
bushels. Mr. Frank claims he Is aneao
Of the outlay of putting out this Dig
acreage, for he pastured about 4Oc neao
Of cattle on the wheat all winter anu
up to May. Between June ~ 70 June
Is he will be in the harvest, ana peIore
It is all cut he will be thresnlne. NJ :
uses binders exclusively, ana eisnt =.
them will be busy in his wheat Iieios 81
the same time. These binders VIII De
operated by gasolene engines. he
wants to beat all records in NUMBER OF
bushels threshed in single day, and ne
has fixed the number of bushels at S'VoV
more if he can.
Wakeeney. June 1.-THE travelling
men in Kansas City, Topeka ana Sa-
lima, who visit Wakeeney express tneir
opinions freely that the best wheat they
have seen is in Trego county. The
State Journal correspondent. who trav-
els through the several counties in
north central and western kansos. De
lieves the travelling men VIII have to
toss up coppers and settle the question.
1t is good in all the counties, including
Trego. In round acres Trego county
has $4,000 acres of growing wheat and
no one places the yield at less than 70
bushels an acre.
Harvest Record Wheat Crop.
If nothing happens to the wheat be-
tween now and harvest, which is only
q few days off, Trego county will har-
vest record breaking crop. j. ].
Keraus, former member of the legis-
lature, drove the State Journal CORE
spondent in his auto to the country. It
was a pleasing sight, not a poor acre In
sight so far as the eye could see. They
came to the farm house of ]. M. Rinker,
who came to the county in 1886, poor
but willing to work. He says it has
paid him better to raise wheat than
stock In 1872 poor crop year in Trego
county he raised and sold about $1,000
of wheat, and again in 1913, which was
another big wheat failure, he raised
1,40O bushels. He will put three head
ers at work soon as the wheat ripens.
He has 500 acres of fine wheat, 80 acres
of corn. and good prospects for oats
and barley.
The cream, eggs and poultry industry
of Trego county is steadily and surely
growing. The last week here in Wa,
keeney alone there was paid out to the
farmers 5000 for these products, which
products has in a measure helped to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12
AUTO WRECK Ar MANHATTAN
Cars Collide on Bridge While Going
at Mad Pace.

Manhattan, Kan, June 12.@Trav-
cling at a high tate of speed, two big
sfx-cylinder motor cars crashed to-
gether on small bridge on the Gold
en- Belt road east Of Manhattan. In
one car was George Arbuckle of Kan
sas City. his wife ant one passenger
and the driver. The other car was
owned and driven by Ike Rigby Of
COncOrdia. Besides Mr.. Rigby there
were in the car at the time Mrs
Rigby and their two daughters. BY
a miracle. neither car overturned ana
none of the passengers was injured.
Both cars were badly damaged.
1t is admitted each driver was
making forty miles an hour when the
accident happened. Each was trying
to cross the bridge first and the cars
met In the center of it. The Kansas
City car. was damaged to the amount
of $500 and the Concordia car $500.
The Rigbys were on their way to
their home in ConcOrdia after attend
ing commencement exercises at the
State university.
The wreck probably prevented the
Arbuckle party from establishing a
new speed record from Kansas City
to Denver and return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12

Dam Overflows- Prospects Are
Excellent.
Jewell City. Kan, June IA rain Of
more than three inches fell at Man
kato and the dam there overlooked.
1t was well supplied with water from
previous rains. A horse belonging to
Will Gee was drowned. The rain was
accompanied by an electrical storm.
The ground is thoroughly soaked and
there are prospects for abundant
crops. Small gardens are in good con-
dition. The alfalfa is turning out well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12
E'Cets-h" for Corns On
Your Piggy-Wiggies!
Quit Puttering With Corns. Use This
Sure, New-Plan Corn Cure.

A few drops of "GETS-IT," the big
gest seller in the world today of any
corn remedy, is enough to spell posi-
tive doom to the fiercest corn that
ever cemented itself to a toe. It's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12
OLD PIONEER DEAD.

Alfred Mead SucCumbS- Near
Old Homestead.
Jewell City. Kan, June 12.-Alfred
Mead, pioneer settler of Browns
Creek and Civil war veteran, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Matson at Smith Center, with whom
he had lived since his wife's death.
which occurred several years ago. The
remains were brought here and inter-
ment was in the McCabe Chapel ceme-
terry. near his old homestead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12

Newcomb Oearning golfl-'.what do
you call it when you strike at the ball
and miss?' Badger-"Well. that de-
Ponds largely on the quality Of your
vocabulary."-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12

Devoe Oil Stains for interior wood
work. c. NJ. Hill & Son. S26 Kansas
Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12

Devoe quality solves the paint ques-
|tion. G. n. Hill & Son. Sz6 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12

eggs and several coops 3 OF chickens.
With light crops in 1913 the cash
brought in from the sale of these farm
products has in q measure help to
tide the farmers over another year.
while this season they expect to harvest
the biggest crop of wheat the county
has ever known.
The Trego County Fair.
The Trego county fair win be held
here September 2, and 4. It will be
the third one of the association. Of
ficers have been elected al follows:
President. Thos. O'Toole: vice presi-
dent, j. G. Hixson: treasurer. w. w.
Gibson: secretary, 8. J. Straw. The
two former are substantial farmers and
stock people. while the others are sub
stantial and pushing business men
The principal features of this fair are
agriculture and live stock. The last
day of the fair there will be a colt show.
There will be day set apart for the old
settlers Of Trego county. AS the officers
say. there will be something doing all
the time. The officers are now work
ing on the premium book and pro-
gram.
Some former Topekans live in Wa
keeney. There il d. b.. Kraus who
came here three years ago to engage
In the hardware trade. He was for
many years in the August clothing
house. He thought he saw a good
town in Wakeeney. AnC here he is,
and making money. And Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Steinberger. and their
niece. Miss Edith Ruffner, former To-
peka people, who have made good In
Wakeeney. Mr.. Steinberger is at the
head OF machine and garage plant
and his wife is a music teacher, and
has made a fine record with music
and musical entertainments. Mr..
Stefnberger owns a good farm adjoin-
ing town.
1t is good to be n Wakeeney at
any time of the year. 1t is a healthy
town and the best water is found
here. The town has a perfect system
OF electric lighting and waterworks.
Shade trees have made wonderful
growth on the TOWNSHIP, while lawns
are quite as pretty as in older towns
The Trego county high school build
ing, besides her district school build
ing, will always be a pride to the peo-
pie. The former member Of the Ire
go county legislature, J. J.. Keraus,
and the present member, o. L. Cook,
both live In Wakee icy. together with
five churches, we'll patronized. is good
reason why Wakeeney is q good
place for a home. This is the home
of w. L. Larabee, who won out as
deputy United States collector, and Is
making good in his office. And to
throw in good measure, "a per cent
OF taxes was paid by the people Of
Trego county, which is claimed a bet
ter percentage than for several years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-12
CARBONDALE EDITOR DEAD.
r. L. JOslyn, Editor of Post, Succumbs
to Cancer.

Usage City, Kan, June 12.-F. L Joslyn,
Is dead at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
A. r. Hinshaw, in Usage City. His death
was caused by cancer. Mr.. Joslyn was
born In Illinois and was 81 years Of age.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-24

Ell Its systems are surveyed -
names and addresses are IN the card
INDEX 90 public intelligence The sep
araison het~ cen the Church - Christ
the true Church - Christ and tn.
world world n flesh lustx ard
seif-pl"aslngs- SIS being MADE distinct
= never hefore. TIE two hires -
s5mpafht-s uf principles and deals
are becoming more clearly dt~~los-
en IN conflict Men are beine forced
apart IN their relations - The tSsI-
A. never before This means that he
moral conflict draws on at ! swift
pace toward the close grips - = final
struggle.
The trumpet q God blows f,r every
man and woman I. blows TOR xon
and II blows for me vh~r- do ~
stand At its cali
Who's" hath heard the calling - th~
highest
Cannot eonfound nor doubt HIM
nor DENY:
Yea, with one voice. @ world though
thou denieSt.
stand thou on that side. Tor on this
am l."
IL / not Armageddon Yet. hut to-
ward Armageddcn surely. II is not
the second coming IF Christ yet, but
lie Is coming surely IL Is not the
defeat and rout OF the prince Of
darkness yet but that shall he surely
II is not the reign Of our Lord ~
Lords yet. but the light Of that glory
Is breaking surely
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-24

Mis-, Slinglun and Miss Marbnry Ar
rive From War Zone.
Baltimore Sun.


Although my reason tells me that
Germany must lac nearly crippled 49,
a nation by the terrible war. th.r-
was surely no surface Indication Of
snch a state Of affairs in Munich or
other German cities when | was
there" said Miss Ella Siinglur yes
terday evening. shortly after she re
Spring Valley with Miss Valerie Mar
bury. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam l.. Marbury.
Miss Siinglun and Miss Marburv
reached New York Saturday evening
on the steamship Rotterdam from
Holland. having left Germany Sep
TENDER 80. Mr.. Marbury met them at
the dock and accompanied them back
70 Baltimore. On the same ship was
Mrs. j. QuirInan Lowell, Of this city.
who also had been Caught in Eu-
ropes war-stricken territory. Miss
Siingluf had been in Munich for
more than two months. having ar
rived there three days before the
declaration OF war By Germany.
On September ! Miss Marbury
Joined her there. having come from
Austria. Miss Marbury was travel
ing in Austria earlier in the summer.
and was a witness to the private
funeral services held for Archduke
FRANCIS Ferdinand OF Austria at his
country home at Arsteppen on July 4
The assassination OF Archduke Fran
els Ferdinand was the immediate
cause that plunged Austria into war
with Seryia and p~recipitated the great
general conflict.
One thing that Impressed me in
the two months that remained in
Munich" Miss Slingiuff continued.
was the perfect confidence Of the
German people as to the fnal victory
Of the Fatherland. 1t was noticeable
everywhere. Throughout the weeks
soldiers would march through the city
TO the drill grounds beyond. and as
they marched they always SAN
Their songs would awaken me in the
early morning as they marched past
die Yacht Am Rhein" and other
patriotic songs. but particularly one
little ok song, the name Of which
] cannot recall.
And while it was apparent that
business was not fiourishing in Mu-
nich and in other cities that visited
a1terWard, n appearance was far
from indicating absolute s~tagnation.
There Were plenty of men To be seen,
although most Of these were either
youths or old men. ! have heard i,
said that in Berlin and other German
cities the street cars were run 10y
women. That was not the case in
Munich.
"A constant effort was apparent on
h part of the authorities to keeu
the people in good spirits. For this
reason there were frequent concerts
/. the musicians including men dis.
qualified for active service in the
E army"
, Miss Siungluf stated that sh- and
Miss Marhury were treated with tbs
utmost consideration While in Ger.
many as were other American and
| English women. Sh- had no trouble
I she said. in having her American let.
/, terS Of credit caSf1ed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-24
WHY?

From Jernigan's Essays
Why cannot the man see il is green,
What a dolt the fellow is not to per
ceive il is yellow Pig-headed BOBBY
not to admit Il is crimSon-and SO We
are all at each others throats about
~trifies. unconscious Of the fact that
we are all more or less wrong our
selves, and are merely estimating mat
terS from our own particular stand
point of prejudice. And his i ia
which prevents this world from ever
being a happy one, for We each feel
impeiled to force others to see things
even as We see them ourselves. and,
since it is impossible 10 do so. We
ultimately get Wild with the world.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-24

iHas y progressive coward a glorious
14Ai.Indtion- Moreover. this faith has
another sanction in the human con-
seriousness. 1t Is an intuition ~ our
hearts That right and wrong shall some
TINE lace each other compr,hensiyely
ana latefuily. and that VIVA; is good
LOT must prevail. II comes
20 the deepest experience OF any man
tha' the doom OF EVIL is prophesied in
the very nature OF things in i world
ike ours. \ world 50 made and so
loved by Coo vas made for God And
We realize that only in a graphing 81
s~tnpendouS conflict Will the exil EN-
pres he conquered.
one death srapple in the darkness
IWlxt old Sytems and the Word"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-24

Many An actress has been weeded
10 her arr, not t. mention = few hus-
bands.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02
COTTON GOWNS.
Southern Women to Adorn Themselves
In Ginghams and Muslins to Create
Demand for Cotton.

New Orleans, Sept. 25.-(Special
Correspondence. Cotton gowns TO
replace the silks and satins of milady
Just think of what it means! When
the brilliant social season-Mardi
Gras-comes around, the queen of the
carnival and her court will wear ging-
ham, muslin or percales. Even the
king must forego his glossy, thin silk
socks!
The rolay carnival subjects will
but the women are already of the OPP
inion that Hon. General Sherman was
very correct in defining war.
Who started it
Mrs. Annie Kincade Dent, presi-
dent of the Mississippi Suffrage As
ISOLATION, is credited with inaugural
ing the "wear a cotton gown" move
ment.
Mrs. w. w. Van Meter, president
of the Era Club, New Orleans, seized
on the opportunity to boost the move
ment. What the "buy a bale of cot
ton" movement is to the men of the
south, the swear cotton dress"
movement is becoming among women.
Other New Orleans women promi-
nently identified in the movement are
Mrs. H. B. Myers, president Of the
City Federation of Women's Clubs,
and Mrs. E. ]. Graham, state organi-
ger of the woman suffrage party of
Louisiana.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02

There being no further business on
motion, the Board adiurned.
A. H. COURTS,
Mayor Protein.
II. w. MCCORMICK CLERKS
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02
Automobile Tax Law.

Judge James A. Teat, before whom
the automobile tax law was argued
in Jackson, has decided that the law
is unconstitutional. The case will be
appealed to the Supreme Court for
final adjudication
The defendant did not make an at
tack on that feature Of the new law
imposing registration fee of two do
lars for each automobile owner, to be
raid to the sheriff, whereupon the own
er is given a tag number. The legali-
ty of this statute was admitted, and
the attack centered on that feature Of
the law imposing tax of thirty-six
cents per horsepower per annum on
cars, on the ground that this is class
legislation, discriminatory in charac-
ter, because no similar tax is assessed
on other vehicles using the public
roads.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02
Has Your Child Worms?

Most children do. A Coated, Fur
red Tongue; Strong Breath; Stomach
Pains; Circles under Eyes; Pale,
Sallow Complexion; Nervous, Fret
full; Grinding of Teeth; Tossing in
Sleep; Peculiar Dreams-any one Of
these indicate Child has Worms.
Get box of Kickapoo Worm Killer
at once. 1t kills the Worms-the
cause of yoyr child's condition. Is
Laxative and aids Nature expel the
Worms. Supplied in candy form.
Easy for children to take. 25c at
your Druggist.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02
Delta Planter Sees a Light.

Mr.. w. j. Brown, one of the largest
planters in Leflore county, has map
ped out his crop plan for next year,
and intends to put into execution, ev-
EN- though he fails to secure the aid
or consent Of any other individual,
commonwealth or nation.
II am not going to plant any cotton
next year." says Mr.. Brown. 81 am
going to store what have in a ware
house; borrow money I may need for
the necessaries of life, stay at home,
wear old clothes, and plant corn, oats
and peas.
at is my candid opinion that all
other farmers should. do likewise 9th
erwise the country has gone to hell"
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02

tract for No. ? strictly white oats be
awarded to A. Moses Grocery Co, at
soc per bushel, delivered al the differ
ent stations.
On motion of J. W. Gregory the pc
tition of citizens of Tokeba precinct
requesting that they be transferred TO
the Yazoo separate school district be
granted. provided there is no objection
on part of the proper authorities.
On motion Of J. w. Gregory the con-
tract to audit the city books from
March I, 1913 to September l, 1911,
was awarded TO Geo. NJ. Powell for
the sum of $500.
On motion of G. H. Quekemeyer the
contract for all cypress lumber to be
used by the city the month following
this meeting, was awarded to McGraw-
Curran Lumber Co, as per bid submit
ted, and contract for pine lumber to
Dolton Lumber Co., as per their bid.
On motion of J. W. Gregory the con-
tract for shoeing the city stock for the
month following this mdeting was
awarded to Will Fletcher at 81 per
head.
On motion, the following reports
were received, ordered filed, and
vouchers cancelled:
Report of W. F. Hodgkins, Building
Inspector, showing the following per-
mits issued for building and repairs
since last report: w. D. Lawson one
story frame residence, North Wash
ington Street, S1,750; Andrew Elias,
repairs to one-story frame building,
South Main Street, $3.50.
/ The following buildings have been
completed one-story iron kitchen,
West Broadway, Geo. Nicholas; re-
pairs to one-story frame residence,
West Jefferson Street, Wise Bros.
Report Of t. H. Campbell, Jr., May
or, showing that he had collected and
paid into City depository, fines during
7 the month to the amount of 1925.
Report of X. P. Parks, Harbor Mas
ter, showing that he had collected and
raid into City Depository, delinquent
taxes to the amount of S1943, and
Wharfage $500.
Report of H. w. Mccormick, show
ing that he had collected and paid into
CITY Depository. privilege and license
to the amount Of $143.50.
/ Monthly report of Public Service
Commission showing receipts in excess
! Of disbursements from the 25th day
of June, 1914. to the 9th day of July,
s347215.
Report of w. S. McAlpine, Sexton
showing that he had made during the
month eight intermcnts, four white
and four colored, and had collected
rent on house SIS, and sold lot to w. A.
King for $25.
Report of Bank of Yazoo City, City
Depository, showing the following
credits and overdrafts: Credits, X. p.
Parks, account $3.50. School fund, ST.
502.41. Sinking fund $4,000.
Street Railway fund, $1.94. Light,
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02
Death of Mr.. L. NJ. Johnston.

The white horse Of death entered
the home Of Mrs. Lucy Johnston and
bore away her sweet soul to a heaven
ly realm of rest. Sweet peace en-
tered her soul Thursday after
noon at o'clock and said Gods
viii be done And she obedi-
emily passed over the way to a fairer
CLINE where sad parting never comes.
Her soul is now resting calmly at
Jesus feet Mrs. Johnston said a few
days before she died, Everything that
God doeth is for the bets"
Dear ones who are bercaved. think
of the good and Blessed Father who
doeth all things for the best.
Through the hours of bitter weeping
When thou seemest all alone.
God tender watch is keeping,
Every sigh to Him is known.
After all the anxious waking,
After all the fitful dreams,
Joy is coming with the breaking
OF the morning Of golden beams.
Gods increasing guard is Ger thee.
All the gloom will soon be gone,
JOY is coming with the glory
OF holy eloudless dawn.
Jesus is ever guarding and protec
ing you, and if in this vale Of tears
you will ever trust Him, He will com
fort and keep you, Our dear one has
gone to that blessed cline whore VIC
are ever welcome and if we will obey
Gods will. we will join our dear moth.
err and friend in that sweet beyond
This parting is sad but when we
meet her again it viii be joyous
meeting where all the loved shall
wear a crown.
Mrs. Johnston was born March tsc,
1890, and died September oath, 1911,
making her "a years Of age, She was
a consistent member OF the Baptis.
church for 66 years. She was a good
and gentle mother, sweet wife and
kind friend. Every one loved her thai
was ever in her presence. 1t is sad to
part with our loved one, but we will
join her over in Chat grand and glo-
rious mansion whore God viii be our
Host. She had a heart that was kind
and patient almost to = fault.
We have lest her, but Heaven has
gained jewel That will shine for
ever and those who are near and dear
to her, do not think Of her as dead
but sleeping a long, sweet rest OF
gentle peace.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
In thy grave so low.
Thou no more shall join our numbers
Thou no more our tears shall. know
Yet we know that we shall meet thee
When the cages of life have fled.
Then witA joy we shall greet thee,
And no parting tears shall be shed
One who loved her. PEARL r.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-02
Hopeless Lung Trouble Cured

Many recoveries from Lung Trou-
bles are due to DIR. Bells Pine-Tar
Honey. It strengthens the Lungs,
checks the Cough and gives relief at
once.-Mr. w. S. Wilkins, Gates, N.
c., writes: II used DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey in a case given up as
hopeless and it effected a complete
cure" Get bottle Of DIR. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. If your cough is dry and
hacking let it trickle down the throat
you will surely get relief. Only 25c
at your druggist.