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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
FIRST OF A SERIES.
Commercial Club Sending Out Letters
to Housewives.

The first of series of five letters
has been sent out to 1000 Topeka
housewives by the publicity commit
tee of the Topeka Commercial club
with a view to stimulate interest in
the purchase of Topeka made" goods.
The phone book was used in picking
out the 1000 names beginning with
the letter A. The remaining four let
tiers will follow at short intervals.
Members of the publicity committee
are; Charles Dillon, chairman; L. r.
Booth, Phil Eastman, j. E. Griest, w
J: Lewis, George P. McEntire. T. j.
W O. Synnoman, Frank L. Snow,
Charles Sessions, Charles H Trapp
c. s. Todd and F. G. Willard.
The First Letter.
The letter to the housewives:
Dead Madame:-It is the purpose
of the Commercial club to try to con-
vince the women of this city, who are
The Men Behind the Purses" that
a dollar spent in buying Topeka-made
goods is at least ten cents returned to
their own pockets.
On the back of this letter is a list
of articles Made in Topeka To one
unfamiliar with such things this list
will be a surprise. The makers of
these goods employ 5000 heads of
families. 1t is a fair estimate that if
everyone who needs any of these ar
ticles would buy Topeka Made" goods
fully 10000 family heads would be
employed.
Look over this list. Hang near your
telephone or put it on your desk.
Think of the increased payro1ls if only
one-half the women of Topeka were
to ask their dealers for Made in To-
peka'' articles, Think of the new
homes, the increased revenue for city
and county.
We can double the population of
this city if you will help. We can
make every piece of property more
valuable. Don't you believe it's worth
trying? Won't you think about it this
week when you go shopping?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22

Lawrence, 1.-THE Face You Can't For
get:'' the Three Rooney Sisters, slack
wire offering. and a new comedy pho
toplay complete the program for to-
day, tomorrow and Wednesday.
At the Grand.
Thursday, March 25, the Washburn
College Dramatic club will present
1.-THE Stubbornness of Geraldine"
Aside from the original lines, and
clever stage setting the play will con-
tain quite a little music, parts of the
Washburn orchestra and G1ee club be-
ing pressed into service for several of
the scenes. The entertainment will be
one of the best of it's kind Washburn
has ever given if the present plans
fully materialiZe
At the Iris.
Edith Wynne Mathison, at the Iris
today and tomorrow, in 1.-The Gov
errors Lady is one of the most
thoroughly and typica1ly American
dramas ever produced by Mr.. Belasco,
and the perturbation is therefore
especially interesting and true to life
from our own point of view. 1t con-
Germs the experiences of a woman who
is married to a poor mine worker
This young man, filled with ambition
in spite of his poverty, discovers a
gold mine, and then, armed with
wealth, reaches out with eager hands
for power and all the good things of
life. The wife finds 1t difficult to fol-
low his footsteps or adapt herself to
such radically altered conditions. On
the other hand, to him she seems I'M
responsible and unappreciative of the
advantages that have come to them
a hindrance rather than a help on the
upward path. He finds a young wom-
an, the daughter of a senator, filled
with all his own instincts to climb and
graSp-but his wife refuses to grant a
divorce which, she believes, would
lead only to unhappiness for all con-
cerned. In the long run, the other
woman comes to appreciate the error
of her course; and tne faithful wife
takes her rightful position in the
household of her husband, who has
now become goVerY1or.vo o. = - "A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
famine IN WHEAT
Government Sends Out a Warm
ing to the Country
That Exports Threaten to Ex-
haust Supply in America.

Washington, March 22.-Warning
that the present heavy exports to
European nations of American wheat
and flour cannot be continued with
out endangering the wheat supplies
for food and seeding requirements at
home was contained today in the de-
partment of agriculture'S outlook. In
perts, expectation at the same rate
as during December. January and
February until the coming of the new
wheat crop, would encroach upon
normal domestic needs
Investigation has disclosed there
was on March L an apparent surplus
of 91,0O0,000 bushels of wheat over
domestic requirements for food and
seed that was available for export in
the four months from March 1 to
July l.
While the exports of wheat, inc1ud-
ing flour, during those four months
last year were 100000 bushels, it is
pointed out that those exports during
December, January and February
last averaged almost 100000 BUSH
els per month and if that rate of ex-
port continued until the NV crop is
available, it would amount to $780,
10000 bushels.
The Department. investigation did
not include inquiries into stocks of
flour, but the opinion is expressed
that they do not show so much re-
duction as wheat stocks. A factor
in the situation indicated by the de-
partment is that the southern states
have greatly increased their wheat
marketable before July l and will
have the effect of increasing the
available supplies between now and
that date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
Topeka Lad of IL Years Wants
Home and Work.
Would Rather Fight Than En-
ter Orphans Home.
FROM A FAMILY OF TROUBLE
Mother Burned to Death and
Father Committed Suicide.
Went to Live With Sister, Who
Was Sent to Asylum.

"Cnmerciful disaster followed fast
and followed faster.''
There is a little 12-year-old boy in
Topeka, Chester Hummer, who wants
real home.
Last Friday afternoon, after school
had been dismissed at Harrison school,
a boy, thinly clad, entered the build
ing He walked into the room of Miss
"Is there anybody here who wants a
boy?"
Miss Koontz; .'who is the boy?"
Its me-" he said.
Miss Koontz asked him where his
parents were.
MY mother was burned several
years ago and my father shot himself -
he said, land I have been living with
my sister and her husband, but she
went crazy and is now in the asylum.
am going to be sent to the orphans
home, but I would rather have some
work.
The boy. Chester Hummer, will be
sent to the Orphans Home in a day or
two. He is a strong little chap and
wants home, one where he can do
live on farm. He has been a pupil
at Harrison school and the teachers
there say he has a good record.
Judge Hugh Mcfarland of the
juvenile court will do what he can to
place the boy in some home. He has
such boy and who will take care of
him. With his teachers vouching for
the little orphans character any per-
son communicating with judge Nc
Farland and taking Chester Hummer.
under his roof, will doubtless profit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
USE COCOANUT OIL
FOR WASHING HAIR

If you want to keep your hair in
good condition, the less soap you
use the better.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkaH. This
dries the scalp, makes the hair
brittle, and is very harmful. Just
plain mulsified cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and entirely greaseless),
is much better than soap or any
thing else you can use for sham
pooling, as this can't possibly in
jures the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub it in One or two
teaspoonfuls will make an abun-
mace of rich, creamy lather, and
cleanses the hair and scalp thor
oughiy. The lather riIises out
easily, and removes every par
ticle of dust, dirt, dandruff and
excessive OIL The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and it leaves
it fine and silky, bright, fluffy and
easy to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut
oil at most any drug store. 1t is
very cheap. and a few ounces is
enough to last everyone in the
family for months--Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
AT The THEATERS.
Warwick at the Orpheum.


Robert Warwick will be the star at
the Orpheum today and tomorrow in
Paul Armstrong; interesting play,
Alias Jimmy Valentine This SPLEEN
did Liebler production is in five reels
and tells the we'll known story of how
an ex-convict succeeded in keeping
vow to live a straight life. Many
temptations are placed in his path but
he overcomes each obstacle because
of his great love for a girl who aided
him in the time of need. A thrilling
scene shows the rescue of a baby
locked accidentally in a steel vault.
Another exciting incident is shown
where former associates attempt to
make Jimmy rob a bank. Mr. War
wick has the support of Lionel Barry
more and Charlotte De FeIice. The
vaudeville part of the program con-
sists of Webb & Webb, singers, and
the Lannon'S, harp soIoists. Thurs
day, Nance O'NeiI and Theda Bara
are co-stars in a magnificent Leo
Tolstoi drama, Kreutzer Sonata. Sat
urday, Francis x. Bushman will be
featured in, stars Their Courses
Change"
Florence HinkIe at Grand.
Miss Florence Hinkle soprano will
be at the Grand opera house Friday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, the last attrac
ton of the Radcliffe series. The fol-
lowing is taken from the New York
Tribune:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
OAKLAND NOTES.
Items for this department may be
phoned to 1915 or State Journal office

Mrs Roy Belts entertained the
members of her crochet club this
afternoon at her home in Forest
The following members of the La
dies Aid society of the. Oakland Pres
byterian church met THURSDAY after
gan avenue: Mrs. j. w Thompson,
Mrs. Jas. Kelley, Mrs. J. G. Lingo,
Mrs. r. p. Taylor, Mrs. J. G. Huey,
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, Mrs. VIM. Haw-
kins, Mrs. Braut. The following Of
ficers were elected to serve one year:
President, Mrs. Goodell,; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. r. P. Taylor; secretary
Mrs. j. c. Lingo, and treasurer, Mrs
held Thursday this week with Mrs.
J. c. Lingo, when the finishing bust
ness of the year will be transacted.
The ladies will give their tea Wednes-
day, March 81.
Mrs. J. L. Massey, who has been
seriously ill with pneumonia at her
home in Michigan avenue, is improv-
ing.
The Methodist ministers, who have
been attending the conference in To-
peka, had charge of the morning and
evening sermons Yesterday at the
Oakland Presbyterian church. Mr..
Karl Hummell sang in the evening.
The Oakland w. c. T. U. gold
medal contest will be given Thursday
night at the Oakland Christian
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan SlawSOn and
children, of Emporia, are visiting at
the Clyde Slawson home in Sumner
street.
The Junior class of the Oakland
high school and the pupils of Dough-
erty's Business college will furnish
the program Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock at the Oakland high school
assembly hour.
A meeting of the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. of the Oakland NJ. e. church will
held Thursday afternoon
church.
Mrs. ]. r. woodruff entertained
the Priscilla club last Friday after
noon at her home: Mrs. w. NJ. Amos,
Mrs. c. S. Ash, Mrs. F. j. Bell, Mrs
l.. Biscoe, Mrs n. E. Copeland, Mrs
NJ. T. Kelsey, Mrs. o. w. Neil, Miss
Madge Moore, Mrs. w. CT. Shaw, Mrs
Henry Shuler, Mrs. w. f. Shaw, Mrs
Chas. Suit, Mrs. VIM. Swearengen,
Mrs. Geo. Steen, Mrs. r. Van SAINT,
Mrs. Whittlesey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
FOR A BAD COLD

The surest way to stop a cold is to
liven the liver and cleanse the bowels,
and the incest cathartic to do this is Il
10-cent box of Cascarets. Take one or
two Cascarets tonight and your cold
may be gone, by morning.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
Austrian Attack RepuIsed.

Havre. March ga dispatch
from Cettinje says the Austrians con-
Quoted a heavy artillery fire on all
the MOntenegrin fronts on March II
and Is. Several Austrian infantry at
tacks directed at points near Ora
howe are said to have been repulsed
by the Montenegrins who suffered
only slight losses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22
SHAFFER is DEAD.
Shot During Quarrel by George
Gaunt at Atwood.

7. L. Shaffer. who was shot in At
wood, Kan, a week ago by George w
Gaunt in a disagreement over a land
lease, died Sunday, according to word
received in Topeka Shaffer and
Gaunt were quarreing over the lease
in the harness shop of J. c. Elmore
in Atwood when the shooting took
place
Gaunt is now out on bond on the
charge of assault with attempt to kill.
but a murder charge will be placed
against him, it is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22

'Unmerciful disaster followed fast
and followed faster"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-22

We open our new store at 18th and
West streets Thursday Morning,
March 25th.
Phone Orders 419S.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-12-01
FIRST NOTICE.
FREE UNTIL 1916.

Have you subscribed yet for The Youths Com
panion for 1916? Now is the time to do 1t, II you
are not already subscriber for you Will get all
the issues for the remaining weeks OF 1918 Tree
from the time your subscription with $500 is re-
ceved
The ffty-two issues of 1916 will be crowded with
good reading for young and old Reading that IS
entertaining, but not "wishy-Washy" Reading
that leaves you, when you lay the paper down.
better informed with keener aspirations, with
broader outlook on life. The Companion is a good
paper to tie to if you have growing family-and
for general reading, Justice Brewer once sa1d
other is necessary.
If YOU wish to know more Of the brilliant list OF
contributors from our eX-Presidents down, who
will write for the new volume in 1916, and II you
wish to know something of the new stories Tor 1919
let us send you free the Forecast for 1916.
Every new subscriber who sends $500 for 1916
will receive in addition to this years free issues,
The Companions Home Calendar for 1916
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
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New Subscriptions Received at this Office
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-12-01
Whisky EnArt.

AS 3D. j. Bowes the theatrical manager,
tells the tale, a simply CARRIED West-sider
walked into one of the handsomest and
most ornate of Fifth Avenue cafes and call
ed for drink Of straight rye. Having drunk
he counted out three nickels upon the bar
and prepared to depart.
"Hold on, please said the gentlemanly
attendant; ''the price is twenty-five"
''What talk have you?" demanded the pat
ron ssWhy, [ can get the same brand OF
Ticker anywhere on Tenth Avenue for flf-
teen"
"Probably so,' explained the barkeeper,
'but you see we do not charge for the whisky
alone We have to charge for all these dec
orations- the hangings at the windows,
and the furnishings, and the pictures on the
walls. That picture yonder cost ten thou-
sand dollars. That's why we have to ask
you quarter for drink, see?"
II see,'' said the WestSider, staring about
him, and out he went.
The next day he returned He entered
slowly, holding one hand across his eyes.
He felt his way to the bar and laid down
fifteen cents
II amt looking" he stated truthfully.
"Gimme some rye."-Saturday Euenang
Post
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-12-01

Any young man seeking an employment
in a responsible position soon learns that
one Of the first questions asked an appi-
can't is whether or not he drinks.
street stopping here and there, asking for
A fellow was once walking down the
bottles and rags. He was soon met by
another man who made the inquiry, "Why
do you make such funny and queer com
bination?" He promptly answered, "Wher
ever you find bottles you find rags"
Against this strong liquor, | will boldly
fight.
Here is rule that stands good Cor ali
classes of people and which | will observe:
"Touch not taste not, handle not intoyi-
eating liquors."
Sisseton Boarding School, Sisseton Agen-
cy, South Dakota-Vi olette De Marrias age
Is, Grade s.
"Alcohoz and M Future"
Many accidents have occurred right
around here caused by alcohol. Very often
we hear of someone getting hurt Or killed
in fight while drunk. 1t is the cause of
so many sicknesses among the Indians, ana
among white people as well. Many of the
Indians have the habit of drinking. But
Temperance Bands and Societies are orga-
nized and many of them have joined these
Bands. AS we know and have seen the
evils of alcohol among our own people, let
us then, ask God to help us save them from
it, so the next generation will not know
that alcohol ever existed.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-12-01
NEWS ITEM.

The following interesting excerpts are
taken from the Indian School Childrens
prize essays on "Alcohol and My Future"
Hoopa Valley Boarding School, Hoopa,
California Davis, age IA, Grade Z.
@Azcoho1 and lIy Future"
Many Of the business men employ workers
who use no alcohol, and the positions that
are opened to the user Of alcohol is growing
smaller every year.
If the men who drink should quit buying
alcohol and save thir money, they will find
that they will have better home for their
families.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-12-01
The Odanah Day School-Ella Poppia,
age Is, Grade 8.
"Azcohol and Ny Future"

Drunkenness may very properly be con
sidered as temporary insanity, caused by the
alcohol The mind Of an intoxicated per-
son works no more accurately than his mus
cles do Alcohol causes about twenty per
cent of all insanity.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-19
HOW FRENCH PEOPLE /. CURE STOMACH TROUBLE

A household remedy of the French peasantry, consisting of pure vegetable oil and said to possess wonderful merit in the treatment of stomach, liver and intestinal troubles. has been introduced in this country by George H. Mayr, who for twenty years has been one of the leading downtown druggists of Chi cago and who himself was cured by it's use So quick and effective is its action that single dose is usually enough to bring pronounced relief in the most stubborn cases, and many people who have tried it declare they never heard of anything to produce such remarkable results in so short time. It is known as Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and can now be had at all leading drug stores. It is sold with the positive understand ing that your money will be refunded without question or quibble if ONE bottle fails to give you absolute satis- faction.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-19
City Mems

Madam, read Geo. l.. Damons adv. on narrow widths.-advt. A daughter has been born at the hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Michael But Ter. The father is the we'll known fireman and is connected with En- zine company No. 2.
 Pant sale at Besse-Leland s.--advt.
 William F. Spellman, formerly man. ager of the Postal Telegraph com pany in Bristol, has been appointed to succeed c. o. Burr as manager of the New Britain office
 James T. Lee registered a com plaint at police headquarters this morning concerning the children roller skating on Lafayette street. He said the matinee starts every afternoon at 5 o'clock and continues until 6 o'clock.
 Dr. Robert M. Clark has returned from a two weeks vacation trip.
 Miss Elyse F. German entertained sixteen of her friends at cards last evening. Mrs. Blanche s. Temple man of Bristol won the whist prize and Nthe .runmy prize was: won by Mrs. Mae Van Epps Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-19
Visit Our Large ShOWrOOmS

The finch prize was won by Miss Edna Griswold.
 Pant sale at esse-Leland's 's.-advt
 Judgement for $S7.22 has been awarded to the Donald Richard com pany of Iowa City, Ia., by Justice C. H. Mitchell in their claims against the bankrupt estate of F. Pearson. N IG. Mag is Pearson's bondsman for $l00 and payment will be made out of the bond. Attorney A. w. Upson represented the plaintiff and Judge Hungerford appeared for the defen- dant.
 Pant sale at e-Leland' 's.-advt.
 A few hours after the common coun- cil had agreed to pay damages of $125 to Mrs. Martin Murphy, for in juries she sustained in a fall, Con- stable Fred Wrinkle, serving writ made out by Attorney Emil J. Dan berg representing Spear & Company of Pittsburg, garnisheed $50 of the amount. The Pittsburg house fur nishing company claims payment on an unpaid bill.
 Pant sale at Besse-Leland's.-ad
New Britain herald., 1915-02-19

form and addressed several meetings of workers, urging them to nominate her husband on February 23 as the democratic candidate for mayor. MT. Harrison, who is completing his fifth term as mayor, because of illness, was unable to fill a number of his engagements, and Mrs. Harrison vol unteered to take his place. Mrs. IIar- rison is a lingust, and her speeches in German and French caused much favorable comment. My heart is in his candidacy" Mrs. Harrison ad- mitted as she spoke of the efforts of MT. Harrison to be elected again mayor of Chicago at a luncheon given in her honor. My husband, the in cumbent, is the first mayor to give recognition to women. He has put woman on the school board and on the library board. He has been able, under great protest, to keep woman at the head of the city public school system-Mrs Ella Flagg Young. The present mayor gave Chicago the municipal dance halls. The present incumbent put out the red light of Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-19
tt KILLED BY CAVE-IN.
Italian Laborcr Buried in Ditch at
 Hartford.

Hartford, Feb. 19.-Just after re- marking that he was sorry that he had not accompanied his father back to ''the old country" an Italian about thirty-five years old, employed by O'Neil Brothers, contractors, and known to his fellow employees only as No. 92, was killed last evening by the c;.ve-in of ditch on Preston street, near Campfield avenue.
 With five other laborers he was pre- pairing bed for a sewer system. Alter one of the men had told of his plans to return to Italy in the near future No. 92 said that he had plan ned to go back With his father, but had changed his mind at the last minute Hardly had he finished say ing that he was sorry he had not ioIned his father when part Of the bank swept down on him. The other men were bruised by falling stones, but were not buried as was NO. 92. When they dug out his body there were yet signs of life, but the man died before physician could De sum- moned. s-a "r
New Britain herald., 1915-02-19
"lLkS NIGHT" AT
 LYCEUh, FEB, A
Block Of Seats Reserved for "45
 MiuutcS From Broadway"

It took New Britain lodge, No. 951, E. r. 0. F., about forty-five seconds last night to decide to hold "Elks' Night at the Russwin Lyccum next Wednesday evening for the mid-weell performance of "Eorty five Minutes From Broadway
 Manager Thomas J. Lynch of the Lyceum has placed q block of seats at the disposal of the lodge and H goes without saying that they will all be occupied by the Best People on Earth and ladies. The committee in charge of the might" consists of Thomas w. O'Connor, William E. Beers and pr. Henry Martin.
 Elks' Minstrel Show.
 Another big social event on the en- tertainment calendar of New Britain lodge will be the minstrel show, which will be staged in the near fu- ture. The committee met last even ing and chose William H. Bishop chairman and A. F. McE,voy clerk. Other members of the committee are Thomas w. OConnor, Michael J. Maher pr. Henry Martin. w. w. Hanna and Fred M. Hewett.
 The committee plans to give New Britain real minstrel show and al ready .las made preliminary plans to secure high class talent, which is abundant in the lodge. An excellent chorus is assured and those who have already been secured for this depart ment will meet MT. Bishop next Tues day evening in the social hall
 Big Brotherhood Movement.
 Action is the keynote of the Big Brotherhood movement in the lodge and all Elks interested are urged to meet Chairman B. F. Gaffney next Tuesday night at the clubhouse. This movement aims to reclaim boys who have strayed from the path that leads to upright manhood and great interest is being manifested.
 The annual election of officers of the lodge will be held on Thursday, March 4.