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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-08
No Use to Try ard Wear Out Your
Cold, 1t Will Wear You
Out Instead

Thousands keep on suffering Coughs
and Colds through neglect and delay. Why
make yourself an easy prey to serious all
ments and epidemics the result of a
neglected Cold? Coughs and Colds sap
your strength and vitality unless checked
in the early stages. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is what you need-the first dose
helps. Your head clears up, you breathe
freely and you feel SO much better. Buy
a bottle today and start taking at once
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-08

Where you need paint you need De-
voc. c. NJ. Hill & Son, S26 Kansas
Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-08

Caldwell lawn mowers at Forbes
Adv. -l-~-sy---ss--
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
LIGHTNING RODS.
Why They End In . Sharp Point and
Not In q Knob.

Why They End In Sharp Point and
Not In . Knob.
The reason lightning rod has q
sharp point Is because fine point Of
fers no resistance to the discharge Of
electricity and In order that a cloud
may be emptied Of 1t noiselessly and
harmlessly.
The degree of resistance is In proper
t0n to the surface Of the object. II
the rod were surmounted by a knob,
Tor instance. the discharge would be
Violent. But many a lightning rod has
received an electrical discharge when
the people In the building below were
calmly unconscious of the fact. Nom
corrosive metal Is used for the point of
the rod. as corrosion makes resistance.
The difference between a point and a
ball Is shown In discharging battery.
The full charge from a large battery
would be received quietly on metal
point, while a moderate charge from a
small one would explode violently on
ball
1t Il said that full charge may be
passed harmlessly through a persons
body II received on the point OF q NEE
die. whereas the same charge received
on . discharger with a ball or knob ON
the end would mean instant death
London Telegraph.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
THE sTRAssBURG CLOCK.


Ots Many Remarkable Features That
Make u Famous.
Strassburg, the capital Of Alsace.
Lorraine, IL remarkable for the great
clock Of its cathedral.
This clock. which Is twenty feet in
height, was made by Jean Baptiste
Schwilgue In 1912. Besides various
astronomical devices Indicating true
solar time, Il has a great planetarum
In which the revolutions Of the planets
are represented. 30 that the relative
positions Of each at any time can be
seen at q glance.
Then on platform above are NOV
able figures representing the four ages
Of man. At the first quarter OF an hour
q child strikes the bell with a rattle; q
youth In the garb Of a hunter strikes 1t
with an arrow at the half hour; at the
third quarter q warrior strikes II with
his sword, and at the fourth quarter
an old man strikes 1t with his crutch.
Then figure Of Death appears and
strikes the full hour with a heshless
bone.
On the highest platform is a natural
sized figure OF Christ and when Death
strikes the hour at noon the twelve
apostles pass before the feet OF their
master. bowling as they do so. As Pc
ter passes large cock perched OF on
one side naps his wings. ruffles his
neck and gives three times a loud and
perfectly natural crow.-London Stand
ard
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22

Il use can make authority In the en-
ployment Of words It is high time that
certain etymologically misused phrases
OF our English tongue should be adopt
ed Into the family Of orthodoxy. The
word necessity" Is habitually used az
the equivalent Of necessary" instead
of being its direct opposite. A man
says: II do not care for the luxuries OF
NE II l have the necessities" when
probably he has the ''necessitiesv In
ciamorous abundance. Quite as com
mon a blunder, Is the confusion be.
tween the words expect and asus.
pect A man says: There is knock
at the door. I expect that is the tax
collector" He should say, II have been
expecting the tax collector and suspect
that Is he."-Boston Transcript
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
TRAPPED A sEAauLL
Queer Contest Of Strength bsfwe'"
Bird and q Bivslvs.

oussr Contest Of Strength Bstwss" ;
Bird and BivaIvs.
At first thought 1t is hard to imae'ns =
how a clam could endanger the ire =
a bird. That such a strange cnc' !.
stance is no. impossible Is SHOWN "
the following incident:
A settler on one of the small 's''s -
near Vancouver was returning %
home by way Of a beach OF hard -
when he beheld an unusually n.ss
flock Of seagulls gathered in COMP a
mass and beating with bean ~
wings upon the sand. Evidenus -
were attacking some enemy. -
head dozens Of gulls wheeled
screamed in evident excitement =.
The settler was almost upWp
lighting birds before they bur" s ~.
ana Jew, chattering, toward the Ga :.
One, however, lay Tapping upon
ground. and the man saw tnat ~
ster clam held the CULTS beAk 10 ~ a.
like grip. 1t was too heavy i -
bird to fy away with. and for - -
CULTS frantic struggles it cou'o
loosen the CLAIMS tenacious gap IN
with his hunting kniie M %,
pried open the shells and freed ~ en- 3
tive. The gull was exhausted nI -,
desperate efforts and at firsl cou 1870
stagger like a drunken saiio' - An
the water. Finally. however. 4
away and soon returned in the ~ Z.
q, cloud Of gulls come to inspec. ~
envy that had trapped one OF
tribe.-St. Andrews Beacon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
A PAIR OF sHoEsTRINcs,
The Matter of Length and How 70 Tia
Bowknot That Will Hold.

8ow<not That Will Hold.
A shoestring is ''six-fourthsv lope
when one does not specify the length
required. ''Six-fourths of whatY d
likely to be the question put by the
layman.
When man buys new pair Of
shoes the strings in them are Just long
enough. When he buys the next pair
OF shoestrings they arc too long. TIE
strings that come with the SHOES IN
four-fourths long. the next pair VIII
be six-fourths unless the purchaser
asks for and can get four-fourtha
These lengths have to do with mems
high shoes. There is not the same
trouble in the case Of low shoes
Some shoestrings will wear a long
time, but they Will become brown. Oh
ers will not wear 80 long, but Will
retain their original blackness. n
strong strings that turn brown sr 4
linen or very strong cotton. The d
ers are OF mixed fibers that hold tht
color.
Many people prefer the less durable
shoestring, not only because It hold
its color, but because being Of ~
hard fiber 1t stays tied better than
the other. A few of the millions o.
shoestring wearers know how to us :
bowknot that won't come united IN
method can be explained without Z d..
gram.
Instead Of tucking the bow opU
over before drawing the knot usnt
tuck it twice over. A fiddle string w.
for shoestring would not come "
tied II the knot were made IN ~
way. This knot can be united In The
same way as the other, by pulling "
the ends.-Philadelphia Record
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
4aAAaAs
HOT, ISN'T IT?

CTS IT HOT ENOUGH your" Well plenty thank
But that question which asked hundred and
times between of and five and between the
Drug store and Lynchs corner reminds us:
Wouldn't COOL shady park with the waves
Columbia ripping along its edges be mighty fine these hot
afternoons it would WE'LL them why don't we get
one? lfasaf4s8a ftfEH
In reply letter of Secretary Swayze of the Commercial
club Western Agent Pumme of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road company writes that his will consider PROPOSE
ton to lease island in the Columbia to be used for park
He suggests that the rental would be only nominal but
fore the company lease it wants to know what
the club the city, community prepared to do toward
parking the AS matter of fact Mr. Plummer writes that
this matter was up with him time at which time
he stated what the company willing to do
We do not happen just when this matter taken
before probably during the hot weather last
and we wondering it will be taken again
during the weather It that park question
gets to be very issue and apparently
are about place ten years ago. The island
is still there and just as bare as ever
Now matter is aken up again. why not carry it
enough find out just what the community able to do
improving the island and just exactly what the railroad
company willing do toward making undertaking perma
nent If effect working agreement between these two
.do's" maybe park will be the outcome.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
GERMANY. Crown.

The most militant in form OF Euro
pean crowns is that Of Germany, which
shows eight shields bearing alternate
black eagles and jeweled crosses, while
poised on four swords blazing with
diamonds Is globe crowned with a
cross Of gold.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
Transferring cloth.slin. pets ...ss

Transforming cIothss''ns 49, *
A suburban resident grew ~ ht
the wooden clothesline poss .s,rseu
back yard. He incased them IN cm d
wire netting and planted sprOutt osr
honeysuckle around the posts. ~ IN d
nailed little bird house TO lns -suckis
each. In a short time the ns.ss,Shtly
had completely covered the un sa,It !
posts and a pair of bluebiros s,ouy d
nest in one Of the houses -. ides
this mans neighbors took UP - Nous
and honeysuckle vines ana pns . q bb
now make the clothesline pos'' Hout
locality pride to their o"p
and Garden.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
WHERE QUALITY COUNTS

rHE WRITER often recalls the statement OF D. H. Roopls
when he said to Kennewick fruit growers You Woud
be surprised find out how small dot on the map henneA
really is viewed from vantage point OUT IN the puy
world"
We agree with Mr. Robbins that things do look different
when you are outside looking than when inside looking OUT
This fact was brought forcb the writer when ne en-
the exposition and the WEIGH Grape Juice
palace and the big flaming poster OF the Ked
Grape Juice which bill board in the cities OF Portland
Francisco well as the boards at the cross
the state of California.
It that began to realize what it really meant
for small company Church Mfg Company with an un
the trade and stand against these
orat conoratons backed by and OF
perence that began to realize the fu sig
nificance of the gold medal award at the EXPO
to Churcs Grape that the new product mas
come kly into reputation would have required thous
ands of dollars of work to build through the slow
offered by ordinary trade channels It means that
brought its reward much sooner imam Is
the case WEIGH could handsome palace the expos
ton grounds Red Wing could plaster cities and states
with attractive expensive posters either company could buy
and sell the Kenneick plant dozen times but when 1t
to contest merit alone counted both forced
to bow to superior existence lately two
summers ago kitchen this city It was signal tri
umph for the great commercial victory
And them entirely the commercial value of the
award the incident worthy because of its general
significance in the affairs Of life The incident spells encourage
en big letters only the Church Mfg
company only community but to the individual The
situation the local faced in launching its enter
prise and placing product upon the market is the sua
ton every when he starts out to buck the
Of life of the path before in
evenue such to stare by its big
ness that have been just twenty minutes late
arriving that all of vantage along particular walk
occupied big securely seated And yet in any
profession always strong man but
profession business there for weang
Quality whether it be Of brain Drawn in the individual or OF
flavor in the grape juice always chance The little fellow
at the bottom ladder has been counted out and
sit the seat of big fellow up at the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-07-22
The Ideal Home

Every has his ideal of what he would like his
hoethe sort of home that he build money that
he has to spend You have ideal you cannot
draw it out on paper.
To assist home builders and place the latest ideas within
reach Of everyone Lumbermens Association through
its regular department has prepared and published at an
of some twelve thousand dollars beautiful
and complete Plan Book Of Modern Homes savers
We have these plan books containing 200 designs OF
Northwest homes Drop into office write card
and will see that you get copy of these books from
which to choose your IDEAL HOME.
Through engineering department, we can make any
practical changes in these plans for you We will furnish
complete plans and specifications FREE.
The special 'TUM-A-LUM' Plan Book contains sug
gestions for that barn. hogshed sos schools churches
DRY FIR WOOD
''See MOUNSEY about it,
Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
SCANDIA, IOWA.

We have again undertaken to give
few dottings from this neck of the
woods. Monday night was great
night in Scandia. Prof. Rodgers, who
has been with US for more than a
year, has quit to take up the work as
field secretary and financial agent for
the Western Convention, and for his
faithful service here among the peo-
pie and for his Christian character
he won the hearts of thepoeple, and
the community at arge gave him a
grand reception, The largest crowd
ever gathered at the church was Mon
day night to hear him lecture on
"Friendship," which was both elo-
quent and timely. Both white and
cclored expressed themselves as
never hearing a more interesting and
timely lecture.
The B. Y. P. U. which was organ
ized by our pastor some weeks ago,
is doing nicely, under the leadership
of Mr.. G. w. Montague.
Rev. j. E. Roberts, our pastor, has
gone to Davenport to attend the
Iowa Nebraska Baptist association.
Mrs. J. E. Roberts visited us a
week ago in company with her hus-
band, and taught Mrs. Montague's
primary class. We are always glad
to have her. s. |
Mr.tW. A. Renday, who began work
here the middle Of this month. got his
leg badly hurt by a fall Of slate last
Saturday.
Mr.. Elem Russell, who was hurt in
the mine on the 4th Of this month, is
able to resume his work.
Mr.. James Overton's brother, Wal
ter, from Memphis, Tenn, recently
came to live with his brother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

Mrs. Anna Mitchell and daughter
Maggie, left last week for Hawkeye
where they will reside permanently.
The ladies of Wesley Chapel served
refreshments Wednesday night afte,
the McBirt recital.
Mrs. Woodie Thomas entertains
Thursday night in, honor Of her
nieces, Misses Fulton and Good, of
Richmond, Mo. *
Misses Bertha and Mary Jane Kill
lion served the Baptist Aid luncheon
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Russell on Friday night.
The spelling bee at the Shorter A.
NJ. E. church Tuesday night was a
delightful entertainment. Mrs. Claude
Wheeler won the prize of one dollar.
The little grandson, Leonard Geder,
of Mrs. Luie Stewart, is quite ill.
Fred Tolson worked in Sigourney
last week.
Mrs. A. G. Clark visited relatives
and friends in Washington this week.
Rev. A. J. Williams, wife and in
FAINT son, A. j., spent the day Tues
day visiting in Evans. Rev. Williams
says he went a fishing and caught
five pound fish. We did not see it.
Wilbur Johnson left Tuesday morn
ing for Des Moines to work tempor-
ary at the Schee garage.
The Mothers club meets the first
Thursday in September at the home
of Mrs. Henry Hockeday.
Miss Irene Mitchell entertained
four of her friends Friday afternoon,
theoccasoin being her 9th birthday
anniversary. Many beautiful presents
were brought. Refreshments were
served and games played. Those
present were Mrs. Henry Hockeday,
Misses Mabel and Grace Coleman and
Winslow Coleman.
Mrs. Cora Moore and son, Carl, are
home from weeks visit with friends
in Buxton. Carl is much elated with
farm life. Horses especially hold
charms for him. g. 4 -~."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Master Theodore Brewton spent Sat-
urday in Austin, Minn., where they
went to meet Mrs. Brewton's broth
ers, who travel with Ringlangs band.
Mr.. John Mitchell was an over
Sunday visitor in Mason City, the
guest Of Mrs. Brewton. He left Mon
day morning for aribault, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bates are the
proud parents of a fine baby boy,
which arrived at their home Sunday.
Mother and child doing we'll.
A surprise birthday party was
given Mr.. Brewton on Monday even
ing by his wife. Several useful pres
ents were given him. Light refresh
ments were served.
Don't forget the Labor day picnic
given by theGoldenShield Tabernacle
at the Stratton farm. Everybody is
in, tied tc come and bring basket
and enjoy the bali game, races, etc.
Mrs. Pauline Renix is quite sick
at this writing.
Mrs. J. D. Reeler left Tuesday for
Marhsalltown to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Suiter, Mrs. L. E. Taylor's moth
er, who died Sunday morning.
Master Cecil Brewton won purse
ma boxing contest with Roy Bates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

at her home, 1O2 N. Barclay street,
Sunday at five-course dinner. The
guests of honor were Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Simms of Waterloo and Mrs. M.
Smith of Chicago, Ill.
Mr.. Joe Hopkins returned home
Thursday evening, after weeks bus
mess trip in Des Moines and Ottum-
wa, Iowa, reporting a successful trip.
Mrs. Matte Moss returned home
Thursday morning from visit in
Chicago, ILL.,, and her home in jack
son, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brock left Fri
day evening over the Rock Island to
Chicago, wherethey take the Lake
Erie for, New York, where they ex-
pect to spend two weeks visiting and
sightseeing.
Mrs. G. c. Clemins of Omaha,
Neb., is in the city, the guest of Mrs.
E. Boyd.
Mrs. Carrie Pettigrew left Tuesday
at 1850 p. m. fer her home in Kenil,
XIV,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

The funeral Of Mr.. Silas Hopkins,
resident Of Davenport since 1865,
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
Third Baptist church, Rev. F. K.
Nicholson officiating, assisted by Rev.
Carr Of Ottumwa and Rev. J. P. Sims
Of the A. M. E. church, Davenport.
4 Rev. C. Lindell, editor and man
ager Of the Half Century Magazine,
is in the city in the interest of his
publication. Rev. Lindell delivered
an inspiring sermon Sunday night at
the Third Baptist church. i,
The Baptist Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary convention is in
session at the Third Baptist church.
There is large delegation present
and much interest shown. The Iowa
Nebraska Baptist association will
convene Thursday morning, Septem-
Der End. 3 Il,
"A The Richard B. Harrison recital at
the "A. M. E. church last Friday night
was decided success. Miss Ada
Sims won the prize for selling the
greatest number Of tic 5as 8sssI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

The services were well attended
Sunday at the Mckinley Baptist
chapel. At the close Of the morning
services Mr.. McOwns, a white mem
Der of the Presbyterian church, spoke
in most pleasing manner Of the
church and pastor. ,.e. @.~.
Mrs. Jennie McLain was in the city
Of Chicago recently to attend the
State Federation of Women's Clubs,
Mrs. McLain was former president
of this federation.
Mrs. Arthur Carter and baby
daughter, Opal, left for Sioux City on
Tuesday evening, after an extended
stay in this city at thehome of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stoner..
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
the Methodist church. Rev. I. N.
Daniels preached at the morning and
evening services. 1'>
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Overton are
the proud parents of new baby boy.
The White Rose club Of the Bap-
list church met last TUESDAY IN an IN
teresting session.
Earl Reynolds was baptized Sun
day at the Methodist church.
Miss Margaret. Ferry is in Chicago
visiting relatives.
Quarterly conference was held Mon
day, night at the Methodist church.
Rev. I. N. Daniels presided at the
meeting.
The house committee of the Bap-
tist church gave lawn social and en-
tertainment Wednesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Golden. A good
time was enjoyed by all present.
!. Mrs. Rice of Strayer Crossing was
badly burned Tuesday by the explos-
ion of can of tomatoes. ...:v
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.
The weather is quite wintry up this

way nowadays. r.. IL ...
St. James A. M. E., Pilgrim Bap-
tist and St. Phillips Episcopal church
es united Sunday evening at St.
James church to take part in the tes
timonial rendered DR.. Farley P. Wor-
ner, who for eight years was pastor
of Plymouth Congregational church
(white), and who resigned to become
president of a college in another
state. The affair was arranged by
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Colored People, of which
DR.. Worner was member and an ac-
tive worker. ...z g.
Mrs. Jas. Taylor and daughter, Ha-
vana, are visiting in Chicago.
Drs. Turner and French returned
last week from Chicago, where they
attended the medical convention.
Mr.. Sam Graves was tax to
Rrainerd, Mimi, last week to tie N.
P. hospital for slight operation.
Mrs. Mary Hatcher managed two
entertainments at st. James church
Monday and Tuesday evenings Of last
week. "a drill of sixteen yonng ladies'
the frst evening. under the directiap
Eof wv Kelley, and q musical
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mr.. Henry Cooper Of Chicago was
in thecity for a few days visit with
his father, Mr.. Grandville Cooper.
i Miss Georgia Searcy Of Ottumwa,
Iowa, was here over Sabbath visiting
Miss Lucille Grant and other friends.
She left Monday for Peoria, III.
Mrs. Albert Hawkins of Galesburg
and sister, Mrs. Turpin, Of Peoria,
visited a few days here with Mrs.
Hawkins daughter, Mrs. Everett
Murphy.
Miss Edythe Saunders, who has
been spending the past three weeks
with her grandmother, Mrs. Edwards,
at Burlington, returned home Mon
day.
Mrs. Lillian Catlin spent the week
visiting her husband at Kewanee, LII.
Mrs. G. T. Brown has gone to CHI
cago to attend the exhibition at that
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandy Clarke, who
were here for few days on their
way home from Washington, D. e.,
and Mrs. Francis Holly, little Gillian,
Neil and Geraldine Little returned s
home to Galesburg on Monday.
Mrs. Sarah Flood, Mrs. Dayse Lash
and Mrs. James Croft have returned
home from Chicago.
Rev. P. H. Lewis was out OF the
city on Monday.
Mrs. Harrison Ford and children,
! Mrs. Hannah Chambers and little
niece, Dorothy Bell, have returned
| from a visit at Glasgow, Kentucky.
Miss Ethel Hubbard and friend,
Miss Richardson, of Chicago, are here
visiting Miss Hubbard sfather.
The P. L. D. club delightfully."- sur
prised Miss Ida Wallace Monday
evening. She was presented with q
beautiful fountain pen by the club.
Mr.. William Bailey of Peoria was
in town Monday and Tuesday visiting
Mr.. Elisha Saunders and family.
Mr.. Ed Payne and orchestra COM
pany are nOINe 4OI q IL" "H'
! Mrs. ora Carter, grand audltoress
of the A. v. X. & D. of A. lodge, vls-
tied with Mrs. Baker this week. Sne
has been attending the session OF the
lodge at Peoria and returned nome 70
St. Louis on Tuesday. @
! Miss Mary Payne has returned
from Chicago. - ,.ss !,
Miss Mary Payne, who has been at
tending the grand session OF Y. =. o. !,
F. and S. NJ. T. in Chicago, returned !
home Sunday evening and also spen.
! a week attending theexpositlon ana !,
visiting friends. Miss Payne received
her diploma in hairdressing while e
there. & s3E,