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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

Maybe you think that after the
Short-taJl Beavers were announced as
new members of TIE Order of Wig
gleiskskens there was more feasting
and rejoicing and good times for all.
But if you think that, you've forgot
ten something very mportant-very
very important. You've forgotten the
daylight Yes, sir, One night doesn't
last forever-not even in the land of
the Wigsleiskskens.
Hardly had the great big beaver
announced that the new corners were
to be called Short-tail Beavers, be-
fore Policeman Billy noticed a faint
streak of, light along the eastern sky
And of course. he Immediately gave a
warning. That was part of his job.
for beavers are most particular about
being out in the daytime, unless they
are travelling or have business
Such a hurry and a. scurry as there
was then,
Some ran down to the pool to get
a drink; some scrambled for a bit to
eat; and some, who had eaten plenty
early in the evening ambled straight
for their hiding places To tell the
evenings fun that they were quite
willing to have daytime send them to
bed,
Till in no time at all everyone but
the Short-tail- family and Policeman
Billy had disappeared.
NOW said Policeman Billy, what
next p
Yes replied Father Beaver.
what next ?''
OF course Father Beaver knew well
enough what he wanted to do-he
wanted to find nice. safe place close
by the waters edge, where he and his
little family could sleep. for they
surely were tired. But so many
strange things had happened that he
hardly knew what TO think And he
felt sure that II was best to let Police
man Billy do the suggesting of what
should be done
Luckily. Policeman Silly suggested
the very thing that Father Beaver
wanted to do Follow me right over
toward Crooked Creek said he, "and
I'll show you the place where you and
your family may sleep" Did you ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Probably the luckiest man is the
one who enjoys hard work
X X x
Neither are there so many folk who
can submit to the inevitable grace
fully.
X x X
Winding other peoples business is
also an excellent way to get on the
wrong side of them
X X n
People who are prone to strike at
titudes possibly do not make as many
hits with others as they imagine.
X y
The exceedingly short skirts also
look a trifle chilly for such weather
as has been on deck lately, or so a
mere man suggests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

Nor is it at all likely that the vic
TINS of this gang of bIackmailers, re-
Gently rounded up in Chicago and
who are sale to have cleaned up as
much as a million dollars in the past
year-it isn't at all probable that the
victims of this observation-disclosures
easy outfit were burdened to any ex-
tent with clear consciences. The man
who is pretty sure OF himself and his
record seldom falls for the blackmail-
er, no matter how much money he
may have.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

Apparently the second stage of the
big British and French push in the
western arena of the war is finally
under way, and so forceful is the fight
ing OF the Entente Allies on this front
that the German defense is crumbling
before it. But this phase of the big
push probably will not gain more for
the pushers than did the first one
These pushes against the German en-
1renchments- are so ponderous that
they must come to a stop sooner or
later of their own motion. And then
follow days and weeks of preparation
and the moving up of the big guns and
othC- units of artillery to make ready
for another stage of the push. Under
such circumstances and conditions. i
IS going to take a long time for the
British and the French to beat the
Germans in the western war zone to
their knees and drive them from Bel
GUM and northern France. Indeed
some of the more conservative of the
military experts of FRANCE look upon
this as an Impossible task But the
moral effec- of these victories of the
Allies along the lines around the
Somme will be of considerable value
TO the when the time comes to talk
peace earnest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

And the rather early frosts that are
frisking around Kansas are probably
finding it difficu'' to take one of their
customary places on pumpkins. The
real things in the pumpkin line are
almost as few and far between in Kan
sas this year as are big and we'll filled
ears of corn. Continued dry weather
also puts a jinx on the pumpkin crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19
DINNER STORIES

She took a course of first aid to the
injured and, after long and anxious
waiting, the street accident she had
earnestly wished for took place.
1t was a bicycle picnic; the man
had broken his leg: she confiscated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

Follow me right over toward Crook
ed creek
right then and there. but he didn't
because Policeman Billy ran on 20
far ahead.
Al four of the beavers foIIowe I
Policeman Billy's lead and he took
them over by the creek and found
them the incest little nook hidden
by the tall rushes. where they could
safely sleep all the day long il they
choose. And then he bowed and
went away.
Wen.' said Mother Beaver, as she
curled herself up for a snooze, that
raccoon has treated us beautifully
but ! must say I'm glad to see him go
away Fe looks too much like a bear
to suit me-
And Bushy and Little brother
Beaver sleepily said, That's sol"
and then they forgot all about it
(Copyright-Clara Ingram Judson.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT

III ROY x. MoULToN.

The Weather Man.
The weather man / know him well),
Who has charge of the station,
Is quite decent sort of chap
Outside his occupation,
When not connecting devilish schemes
To poster us with weather.
He is a charming man to meet
Delightful altogether.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

The State Journal is a member of the
Ansociated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report Of that great news or
ranfzation. for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news Is received IN The State Journal
building over wires for this sole purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

cluded. NOW, is there any question
you would like answered."
Silence prevailed for a moment, then
voice piped up:
who is the printer?'
Young Rawson had just had his first
novel published. One morning he met
an acquaintance of long standing and
after greetings were exchanged the
budding author asked:
Nick, l value your opinion highly.
particularly because I know il is al
ways a truthful one. Now. / want YOU
to tell me candidly just what do you
think of my new book
The friend was silent for a moment
Then he said:
mo, no, dor't ask me. Rawson. Let
US remain friends
A somewhat befuddled individual
who had evidently been lunching q
trifle too freely. climbed on board the
car with difficulty
whats the natter7" = aS'-ad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19

mildly, as ne observed the conductors
Impotence. Amt this car the one
l want? ?"
How do / know whether il is or
not?" growled the conductor.
'Oh, you must have known II. or
you wouldn't have stopped to let ma
catch it," said the befuddIed one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-19
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RY CLARA TNGRAM TTDSNu
IRA INGRAM JUDSOM
\ wELL-EARNEp REST

hear of such good luck? Father
Beaver was that pleased he could
hardly help thanking Policeman Billy
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VOLUME xxxvIII. ...No. 22s
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26

of State when the Venezuelan message
was sent to the British Government.
He should know whether President
Wilson's action in averting the rail-
road strike was surrender to force" !;
whether the Wilson foreign pslicy has
been "timid and vacillating".
Mr.. olney seeks no political prefer
ment; his interest is that of retired
statesman, of wise, experienced, dis
passionate patriot, who is concerned
only with the welfare of his country.
Mr.. Olney has written for the New
York World a signed article in which
he warns the American people against
the danger sure to result from turning
over their affairs to Mr.. Hughes and
the interests which would dictate his
policies, foreign and domestic.
Where Was Hughes Nerve7
Discussing the passage of the Adam
son eight-hour law, Mr.. Olney points
out that the Republicans of the Senate.
If they had really wished more time
for consideration of the bill, could
have obtained it by means of filibus-
ter, as recognized Senatorial wea-
pom, and adds:
"Why did not the Republican sena.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26
BY Helen Ring Robinson
Estate Senator of Colorado

l am not with the Woman's Party.
My opposition to Its propaganda Is
based on the fact that I am working,
twelve months in the year, to get the
ballot for all American women. My
experience Of practical politics has
taught me, among other things, that
the Congressional Union Is being used,
at the present time, as a tool by the
forces in this country which have
fought and will continue to fight,
equal suffrage.
am for Wilson because, through
out his Administration, he has con-
tinuously made his appeal from the
JingIing of dollars to the rights of man.
am for Wilson because he moved
the Capitol of the country from Wall
Street back to Washington, and be-
cause he has withstood the forces,
now back of Hughes, who have sought
to remove 1t to Berlin.
l am for Wilson because he has In
deed shown himself more interested
in the fortune of oppressed men and
in Mexico or In America-than in
his own personal fortune. Thank God
he is not "a hundred per cent candi
date" but hundred per cent MAN!
l am for Wilson because, whatever
his fortune at the coming election, his
achievements have given him su
preme place in the. list of American
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26
ROBINS DECLINES TO MEET
MRS. FUNK IN DEBATE
Brilliant Woman Progressive Support
ing Wilson Had Challenged Hughes
Convert to Match Reasons.

Raymond Robins, who was chair
man of the recent Progressive Ma
tional Convention in Chicago, has de-
clined the challenge of Mrs. Antoin-
cite Funk to meet her in public debate
on the reasons why Progressive voters
should be asked to vote for Charles
E. Hughes when President Wilson
is in the field. In his refusal Mr..
Robins indicated that he would de-
cline all offers to match logic with
opponents ON the question of Pro
gressive activity In this presidential
campaign.
Mrs. Funk is lawyer in Chicago
and was one Of the prominent leaders
of the Progressive movement so long
as Colonel Roosevelt remained at the
head of 1t. She and Mr.. Robins
fought side by side for Progressive
most active campaigners for Mr.. Rob
ms In the Senatorial campaign In ILL
nois two years ago.
Mrs. Funk now Is a member of the
cooperating with the Democratic Ma
tionaI Campaign Committee. She puts
her challenge to Mr.. Robins on the
high ground of public service, asking
that her former associate submit tbs
case of Wilson VS.. Hughes to popu
lar juries.
In her letter to Mr.. Robins, Mrs
Funk said:
"In 1912. endorsing the Progressive
party with my whole heart, l left be
hind me tradition of middle western
and New England Republicansn
and when the end came In the Audi
forum last June, followed Theodor,
Roosevelt to the door of the Republi
can camp with faith that the Republi
can party of 1916 was in somewis,
different from the Republican part.
Of 1912 that he and you and l con
demned and I waited for sign tina
would point the new way. 1t did no
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26

l suppose he hasn't always pleased
other people, but when you look the
record over, it's so good that criticism
comes close to being nothing more
than cheap fault finding.
"a fool or a coward would have had
the United States In all sorts Of
trouble. As II Is, we are at peace, the
country was never more prosperous,
and we have the strength that Gomez
with honor and integrity of purpose.
Look at the threatened general rail-
road strike. If carried through, such
strike would have thrown the whole
country into confusion.
ain my opinion, Mr.. Hughes, II
President, would have found II difficult
to decide on the best course for the
Government to take In such matters.
His capacity for hindslght, as we learn
from his speeches, is highly developed,
but as to his foresight, we are not
equally we'll informed.
''rhey say Wilson has Numbered.
Perhaps he has. But | notice that he
usually blunders forward.
"Mr. Wilson now has had about four
years Of experience, and l think that
he has earned faith and trust. l do
not think 1t sensible thing to change
to an inexperienced and untried man.
Therefore. am for Woodrow
Wilson,"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26

my associations and prejudices, | was
forced in honesty to myself to admit
that Woodrow Wilson, greater than
his party, leader Of his party, had In
large measure kept for the Progress
sives their contract affirmed by them
and entered into with the people.
81 am inviting you now. Mr.. Robins,
To join me in series of debates, the
question to be resolved and the ar
engagements to be made through our
respective committees, such debates
to be held during the campaign, 1t be-
ing understood that the resolution of
the question shall comprehend all mat
tiers properly ut issue In the minds of
Progressives seeking their political
utilization for 1916"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26

presidents because his voice, during
all those burdened years, has been the
clear, old-time voice of America-the
voice that to some of us had seemed
muted and overborne by class hatreds
and racial hatreds, and the snarling
scramble for dividends.
However the coming election may
turn, the pages of American history
which President Wilson has written
these past four years will be forever
illumined with the white light of stars.
and our children and grandchildren
will indeed have cause to thank God
for Woodrow Wilson.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26
WILSON MOVED CAPITOL
BACK FROM WALL STREET"
THANK God He Is 100 Per Cent
Man," Declares Leader Of Wom-
ems Movement.

In contrast to the Hughes junket
OF Wall Streets womenfolk, comes
this Endorsement of President VIII
son from woman who has
achieved great things, and Is q
leader Of the real feminist move
ment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26
.HGHT.HOUR ATTACK
|GNOBLE. SAYS 0[NEY
Hughes Hadn't the Nerve" to
Demand FiIbuster in the Sen
ate Against the Law.
WILSON'S ACT COURAGEOUS
Member Of Cleveland's Cabinet Praises
Presidents Domestic Achieve
ments and Policy Of
Avertino War.

NO American can speak with higher
authority on the issues Of this cam
paign than Richard Olney, who was
PRESIDENT Cleveland's Attorney Gener-
u curing the railroad strike Of 1894,
ana President Cleveland's Secretary
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26

as Americans, and not as Democrats
or Republicans"
This is the message to the American
people that Thomas A. Edison gave to
me in recent interview.
"This man Wilson has had a mighty
hard time OF It," he continued, II don't
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-26
"vOTE AS AMERICANS"-
FOR WILSON, SAYS EDISON
No Time Now to Try an inexperienced
Man, Declares Inventor, Laud-
ing President.
Nv GEORGE cREEL.

Times are too serious to talk in
terms of Republication or Democracy.
Parties are all right, reckon we've
got to have them with our system of
government. But when it's America
that's at stake. men have got to vote
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-18
CALONEL DYNANITES
 4 SLUGGISH LIVER
Crashes Into Sour Bile, Making You Sick and You Lose Days
 Work.

Calomel salivatesl It's mercury. CalomeI acts like dynamite on a sluggish liver. When calomel comes into contact with sour bile it crashes into it, causing crampiug and nausea.
 If you feel bilious, headachy, constipated and all knocked out, just go to your druggist and get a 50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which is harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous caiomel Take a spoonful and if it doesn't start your liver and straighten you up better and quicker than nasty calomel and without making you sick, you just go back and get your money.
 If you take calomel today you will b. sick and nauseated tomorrow; besides, it may salivate you, while if you take Dodson's Liver Tone you will wake up feeling great, full of ambition and ready for work or play It's harmless, pleasant and safe to give 10 children; they like 1t,
 Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-18
SPlRITlSM SAID
 TO BE DEM0NlSM.

A most interesting little brochure has recently come of the press setting forth with Bible proofs that the com municat tions received by and through Spiritist Mediums Is of Demon origin The writer traces his subject through the Scriptures from the time when certain Of the holy angels became dis obedient He proves from the Scrip lures that these fallen spirits per senate the human dead. with whose past history. spirits. though invisible, are thoroughly acquainted. He shows that they also frequently person. ate the Creator and the Redeemer, commanding their deceived ones to pray. do penance. etc. This. however. is merely to lead them on and to bring them more thoroughly under demoni acal control Sometimes by breaking down the natural barrier. the human will. they possess their victim. and rule him more or less to his r,iin--frequent. ly sending such te the mad-house Numerous Illustrations Scripturai and otherwise. are given The price of the little book fig but five cents: it should be in the hands of all interested in spirftism or who have friends Inter ested therein. Enclose stamps to the Bible and Tract Society. 17 Hicks Street. Brooklyn. \. Y.
 Advertisement
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-18

II must be well prepared. All lana for cotton should be broken in the fall or in the very early spring, going one inch deeper than at the last breaking.
 We'll drained land should not be bedded. Very poorly drained lane probably should be bedded. Do yotr bedding at least three or four weeka ahead of planting time.
 If land has been broken in the fall or early spring, begin to double disk it about three or four weeks before planting time, then harrow each week until ready for planting. This repeat ed narrowing will kill successive crops of grass and weeds as fast as they come up, and will leave the land much freer of weed seeds and will make the crop easier to work Where land is bedded, harrow the tops of the beds we'll before planting Try to work the beds down in such way that when the seed are covered they will be about on an average with the sur face of the land.
 Fertilizers. Apply ten tons (ten good loads) of barnyard manure and 300 pounds of Is per cent acid phos- phate per acre broadcast and disk or harrow it immediately. In the event you can secure only three or five tons Of manure, lay off the rows with a good, large shovel blow and distribute the manure and the acid phosphate in the furrows. Follow with bull tongue and eight or ten-inch heel sweep run in the bottom of the fur row to mix the fertilizing materials with the soil. Bed on this and allow to settle for two weeks, if possible, before planting.
 If barnyard manure is not available you may substitute commercial fertil- izers. For just average soils thor oughly mix 250 pounds cotton seed meal and 250 pounds 16 per cent acid phosphate. Apply in the drill previ- ous to bedding. For good soils mix 200 pounds cotton seed meal and 300 pounds acid phosphate. On rich soils apply 300 pounds acid phosphate
 Plant cotton as soon as the soil begins to warm up. Never use a planter that drops only one seed in a place. It is much better to plant in rows from three and half to i've feet apart and in hills from 12 to 22 inches apart. putting from eight to Is seed to hill.
 Begin to cultivate with the section harrow before the cotton comes up. After that chop out and cultivate with an implement that will not run more than three inches deep. Practice shall low cultivation two to two and half inches continuously. Cultivate after every rain as soon as the soil will do to work, and in case of dry weather cultivate every ten days. Continue until the cotton begins to show signs of maturity or until the plants are 50 large that the cotton cannot be work ed without seriously breaking them. Then SOW crimson clover for winter .asture and to build up the land
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-18
LEGAL NOTICES
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE.

I. W K. shinn. Tax Assessor in and for Polk county. Arkansas, will be at the within named places on the dates set opposite each place for the purpose of assessing the Personal Property of Polk County for the year 1916:
 Rich Mountain Township-AIonday, June l2. at Rich Mountain Station.
 Acorn-Tuesday, June 13. at voting place.
 wnshita- Wednesday, June H. at voting place
 Mountain Thursday, June IS, at Dr. Norris Mil.
 Mountain-Fr Friday and Saturday. June l6 and IT. at Cherry Hill.
 Mill creei--Monday, June ls, at vot-
 Big Fork-Tuesday, June 20 at vot- ing place.
 FuIton--w Wednesday, June 21. at vot- ing place.
 Gap springs Thursday, June 22, at voting place
 Faulkner Friday, June 2s. at vot-
 ceaser--saturday June 24, at Nun ley. forenoon.
 0zark-Monday. and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, at Grannis: Wednesday, June 2s, and Thursday, June 29 at Wickes.
 white-Fiiday, June 20. at Hatton; F1A0l ddg oAG NiOHO1Sf 1NAS I anu O. tt Vandervoort Tuesday and Wednesday. July 1 and g. at Cove.
 Coye-Thursday and Friday July 6 and :, at Hatfield.
 Eagie-saturday July s. at voting place.
 cedar-Monday, July 10, at voting place.
 Freedom July II. at Noun tain Fork PostofIice, Wednesday, July 12, at voting place (Roeky); Thursday July 13, forenoon, at Divers Chapel
 Potter-Friday. July 14, at voting place.
 Center--Dallas. Saturday July IS. forenoon, at voting place.
 washita-Monday July IT. at Posey Hollow. in forenoon Corinth in after noon.
 eeater--Tuesday, July IS to July 31. at Mena, Ark, at the court house
 w. R. SHTNN. Tax Assessor. 110-I7tf