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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
CHICAGO Produce.

Chicago, Oct. 30.-Butter, unchanged;
creamery 3Sh G43.
Eggs-Higher, receipts, 1888 cases;
at mark, cases included. 3693s; ordin-
airy frsts, ss937; firsts, 37kG3sk.
Poultry-Aliye, unsettled; fowls, 1919
G17h; springs, II.
Pork-Cash, nominal.
Lard-Cash, 24.S2.
Ribs-Cash, 27.75. ..
Rye-No. 2, I7sG1.7sH.
Barley-1.10@1.4.
Timothy-6.5G67.50
Clover-1s.00 @240O.
Chicago Potato Market.
Chicago, Oct. 30.--Potatoes, un-
changed.
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
builk-1.s5G2.O5
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
sacks-2.15@2.20.
ReceiptS-60 cars.
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Range Of Chicago Grain Prices,

Corn-December opened at 1.1s1s
highest, Liz; lowest. 1.1Sb: closed.
1.1S&; May opened at 1.13A; highest,
1.1+A; lowest, 1.13A; closed. 113A.
Oats-December opened at $50;
highest, $50: lowest, 5s2s; closed,
5S5s; May opened at 60: highest, 6OA ;
lowest, 59N; closed, 60b.
Pork-October opened at 1900: high
est. 42.oo; lowest, 4l.5o; closed, ALSO;
January highest, 1902; lowest, 1890:
closed, 400.
Lard-October highest, 24.72; lowest,
24.eo; closed, A.72; January opened at
22.45; highest, 22.47; lowest, 22.25;
closed, 22.40.
Rtbs-October highest, 1925: lowest,
27.75; closed, 27.75; January highest,
22.35; lowest, 22.O5; closed, 22.15
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30

while the sample new stuff Is worth
$1.65 Peoria or So cents above the May
corn price. Country gossip suggests q
final rush Of low grade corn to market.
To date the theory that big run OF
oats would anticipate the new corn
movement has not worked out success
fully December oats at 5SA are at
their Oct. Is to 80 average. New York
exporters say the November. December
and January United States oats ex-
ports depend on available ships. Some
exporters guess not above 100000 per
month for this period.
Chicago car lots-Wheat, 1o7; corn,
SO: oats. 19S.
Northwest cars wheat-Minneapolis,
297: Duluth, PAS: Winnipeg. 769.
Clearances-Wheat, $4,000; corn,
none: oats none.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Close
To- Yes
L., xs,-l,,
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Eldora News Notes.
Special to Times-Republican.

Eldora. Oct. 3o.-Mr. and Mrs. Lee
who were called here some
time ago because Of the illness and
subsequent death Of Mr.. Edgington's
mother, Mrs. Mary Edgington, returned
Monday to their home in Sedalia, Mo.
Miss Irma Brandt, OF Charles City,
arrived in Eldpra Monday and has be-
gun work as bookkeeper In the First
National Bank.
c. E. Smith, who had been visiting
his brother, j. E. Smith. east Of Ell
dora a few miles. left Monday for his
home in Mansfield, O..
Clifford Hough, who suffered the mis-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
Minimum Prices in Canada.

Montreal, Oct. 30.-As a measure to
prevent brokers from being forced into
liquidation on account Of the recent
weak markets, the Montreal stock ex-
change decided this morning to revert
to the minimum price system which
was in use for a time when the ex-
change reopened after closing on ac-
count of the war. The exchange opened
today one hour later than usual
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
Iowa Coal Conference.

Des Moines. Oct. 3O.-Mayors of Iowa
cities and coal jobbers from various
parts Of the state will confer here next
with Charles w. Webster,
state fuel administrator. relative to
of coal to communities
where shortages exist. according to an
announcement today by Mr.. Webster.
F. w. Schneider. of'West Union, to-
day assumed the duties of secretary to
the state fuel administrator, Charles
w. Webster
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
Iowa FIaa DESIGN Submitted.

Des Moines, Oct. 30-An Iowa flag de-
signed by members of the d. A. r.
was submitted today to Governor
Harding and Adjutant General Logan.
and if approved by them the women
will have number made for distribu-
ton for Iowa regiments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
U. S. Expenditure. Mountino.

Washington, Oct. 30.-Total October
expenditures by the government have
swept past the $1,000. oO0. 900 mark by
43.925.235 and indications are that the
grand total for the entire month will
approximate $1,000. 100000, Of which
$470. 1000. 900 is represented by loans ia
the allies
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
SOME PosTscRlPTs

Two French scientists contend that
ten per cent Of the chickens In that
country have tuberculosis and that the
disease runs as high as % per cent
among poultry In some other nations.
Water is heated in a new garbage
incInerator which contains q spiral
CRATE made Of brass pipes through
which the water circulates. garbage be-
ing placed at the top Of the device and
falling as 1t is consumed.
The more extensively II is used the
better are the results obtained from a
Swedish system for stimulating back
ward children by circulating electric
currents through the air Of the room
in which they study.
For automobile tourists a fireless
cooker, refrigerator. set Of vacuum
bottles and dishes and silverware for
six persons have been combined -
compactly that the outfit can be car
ried on the running board Of q car.
That he has discoEered q partly cleo
trical and partly chemical process for
the reduction Of nitrogen suitable for
fertilizers from relatively cheap and
easily obtained material is the claim
Of Brown university professor.
To safeguard the health of painters
British commission has advocated
law prohibiting the importation, sale
or use Of any paint material contain
ing more than five per cent of Its dry
weight of soluble lead compound.
To obtain powerful searchlight
with a comparatively weak current.
Frenchman has mounted number OF
incandescent lamps on revolving CIR.
Gle, each in turn being Illuminated
briefly and their combined rays be-
ing collected by reflector. Houston
Post.
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New York Produce

New York, Oct. 30.
Butter-Weak: receipts, 10,027 tubs;
creamery specials, 44A @45k: extra
frsts 4255 q A; extra seconds, 41@42A.
Cheese-Unsettled: receipts, 2,sS5
boxes; state whole milk fresh special
white or colored, z2R @23; average
fancy, %.
Eggs-Steady: receipts. 1881 cases:
fresh gathered selected extras, 1904;
extra firsts 44645; firsts. 4o@43; sec
onds. 36139.
Poultry-Dressed. quiet: chickens, 20
m36; fowls. 1SG2Sk; turkeys, A@3S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
LsffinawelI Rewarded.

Washington, Oct 3o.-Russell C. Lef-
fingwell, New York lawyer, who has
been assisting Secretary McAdoo in the
f1oatation Of the Liberty Loan, today
was appointed assistant secretary Of
the treasury.
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MILWAUKEE CASH GRAIN.
Nilwaukaa oct 20


Corn-No. yellow, 2.09G2.10; No. 2
yellow, EOS G2.09; No. yellow. 2.o79
EOS: No. yellow. 2.Os62.o7; No. L,
2O7@2Os: No. ., 2.O692.0s: No. 8, 2o5
dc.o7; No, 4, 2.0492.O6; No. l white,
2.O9921O: No. . white 2.0sG2 .0s; No. 3
white, 2.06@2.o7; No. 4 white, 2.O5a
2.O6.
Oats-Standard, 6O1a: No. 8 white.
SEA d6oA: No. I white. 59A 460A:
sample grade, 59160.
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.
st. Louis. OCT: 30.
Corn-No. ., 200; No. new 100;
No new, 1.S3; No. new, lis; No. 2
yellow, new. 1.9591.96; No. yellow,
new, 193d1.94; No. l white, new, 2.o2;
No . white, new 1.9S. No. 8 white, new
No. 8 white, new, 1876; No. 4 white,
new, 1.S5G1.S7.
Oats-No white, $3.50; No. 2
SO "a 59l2 No. 3. 5s: No. 4. syn.
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.
Kansas City, Oct. 30.
Corn-No. 2, 201.
Oats-No. 3 white, 59h $50; No. 2
5SA 659.
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SHIPPERS AND PACKERS CON-
PETE FOR oFFEERINGso
CHICAGO MARKET.
FORCE PRICES UPWARD
Is CENTS PER HUNDRED
Entire Market Strong Because Of Com
petitive eidding--cattle Offerings
Meet With Ready SaIe-Sheep Rela-
lively Searce-Review Of Market
Conditions-current Prices.

Chicago. Oct. sb.-Improved demand
from shippers and packers had a
effect today on the hog
market. %
Cattle.
Cattle met with ready sale.
Sheep.
Sheep were relatively scarce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
Public Auction Sale
McCOMBS BROS. LIVERY
STOCK
Saturday, Nov. Sd, II
At 10 A. NJ.
Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshalltown, Iowa
Consisting Of twenty-five head of
horses. all making good farm horses
as they weight 1850 up-matched teams
and single drivers.
Cunningham landaus.
Cunningham brougham.
8 E. NJ. Miller bus coaches, Just the
thing for school buses
3 wasonettes.
fourteen passenger auto bus. JEFF
ferry motor.
ten-passenger auto bus.
z two-seated open Surveys.
10 single buggies.
II sets single harness
8 sets coach harness.
3 single sleighs.
2 two-seat sleighs and sleigh runners
/ grooming machine; can be used
for drilling tcost $500
About Is round oak posts, good for
farm fences.
Othv articles too numerous to men
ton.
A. p. MASON and c. J. MASON,
Auetioneers.
:. J. Shoemaker, Clerk.
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Chicago Grain Close.

Chicago, Oct 80.
Corn-No. 2 yellow. 2.11d212; No. 3
yellow, nominal: No. yellow, nominal.
Oats-No 8 white, 59%4 G501a; stand
ard, s0G61&.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
MINNEAPOLIS Cash Grain.

furnished by Lamson Bros, & Co.,
2o3 Masonic Temple Phone 1891
Minneapolis, Oct 3O.-Corn-No. 8,
yellow, 2.0502O7; No. 3 medium, 2.O3
Q20o; others 1.5012.O3.
Oats-No. 3 white, SIX 65sA: No. 4
white, -55A d5SA standard, SIX 959A
1.27.
Rye-1.76k 6IT7.
F1ax-3.14a @3.16A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
General erosvenor Dead.

Athens. O., Oct. 38.-Gen. Charles H.
Grosvenor, former representative from
the Eleventh Ohio district, died at his
home early today, aged "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
wAeNER's MARKET REPORTS.

From Private Wire Of z. w. Wagner &
Co, Over "a East Main; Phone 1919.
NOON GRAIN LETTER.
Chicago. Oct. 30.-Corn market dull
Prices sustained by bad weather ami
huslxing delay. Looks like another
week OF slow new corn receipts. Mean
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30

fortune OF breaking his leg in the foot
ball game Saturday between Eldora
and Eagle Grove teams. Is getting along
nicely. The game resulted In a 20 to .
victory for Eldora.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30

It is knowledge Of the law and not
ignorance that excuses many people In
the breaking Of the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
PUBLIC AUCTION!
Saturday. Nov. Sd, II

At P. M. Sharp
SOUTH CENTER STREET
FEED YARD, SHEDS and
BUILDINGS
An must be moved off premises
before Jan. 1, 1918
One office building, 24x24.
One Office building, 16x24.
Blacksmith shop, 2Ox3O.
Barn, 20x6O.
And other sheds, which will
be sold in sections.
An these buildings and sheds
are movable, we are advised by
a well known house mover.
One large sign board.
One large ice box, s feet high,
5 feet wide.
One office desk, chairs and
other office fixtures.
One 8-foot counter.
Two Imperial drill seeders.
One Shellens gasoline engine.
TERMS-Six months credit,
with bankable note at so; 2ee
discount for cash.
H. Willis, Owner.
Otto Albers, Auctioneer.
Herman Wits, Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago, Oct. .-Cattle-Estimated
receipts for today, 10000; market
steady
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30

To- Yes
Open. High. Low. day. friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30

Two French scientists contend that
ten per cent Of the chickens In that
country have tuberculosis and that the
disease runs as high as % per cent
among poultry In some other nations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-30
Omaha Live Stock,

Omaha, Oct. 30.-Cattle-Estimat
receipts for today, 10000; market
STEADY to stronger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
K. C. MEN WILL QUIT
brotherhood Leaders Predict They'll
Walk Out Ito Il Man.

Kansas City. March 17.-Brother-
hood leaders declared here today they
expected members of the Kansas City
locals, affiliated with those for which
the strike call had been issued, to
walk out almost to man in the event
no settlement has been made before
Monday. the time set for the tieup TO
start here. P. F. Mclaughlin direc-
tor of the strike arrangements. said
that was his opinion after having held
more than a dozen meetings with the
men in this district this week
THE men certainly will go out If
no settlement is made. he said
There is no shadow of doubt of
that fact in my mind
The railroads centering here today
were taking steps to meet the threat
ened walkout. Guards and men were
teing employed for possible strike
duty, altho chief officials of several
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17

The trustees of the Walnut Grove
Methodist church have instructed the
architect J. c. Holland, to call for bids
on the construction of their proposed
new 100000 church. Following the
letting of the contract work will be
rushed to complete the building before
the first of the year. The church will
be located at SiXteenth and Harrison
streets.
The building will be of brick with
stone trimmings. 1t will be three stor-
les high with n width of IS feet and
a length of Zoe feet. The latest ideas
in church construction are embodied
in the building The basement will be
a huge gymnasium equipped with
showers and complete apparatus. The
auditorium in the building will have
bowl shaped floor and a large gallery
at the end. Its seating capacity will
be $50 persons. In the rear of the
building is the large Sunday school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
w A IN T S
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate for
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journal is one cent a word each insertion.
minimum 10 cents: DIV the week 8 cents a
word minimum so cents
OFT OF TOWN advertisements must he
accompanied with cash or check 10 full
payment of the same. Note the foregoing
Instructions about counting the words and
the rate per word for The Topeka State
journal.
COUNT THE WORDS OF your ad includ.
Ing four words for State journal address
when address is used count each initial
letter and each number com5inatiGE OF
figures word.
classified properly must he in The State
journal office before 1e 20 O'Clock. Want
ads received after 10 90 till rs p. m. will
be inserted under the head: Too Late 10
Classify"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
WANTED-AGENTS

TAILORING AGENTS-Sell cool cloth.
beach cloth. mohair suits, made to meas
ure- Any styles wanted. Prices lower
than ready mades- Sample outfit ready.
Can make big money on this line Leeds
Wooden Mills, Chicago, Ill.
AGENTS-SG0 a week to special agents to
travel by automobile selling our line of
new patented household speciaIties we
furnish automobile FREE. Write TODAY
for particulars. E. NJ. Feltman, Sales Mgr.
"a American Bldg, Cincinnati. o.
LIVE representative wanted for Topeka
and vicinity TO sell newly patented
office devise that every business man
wants Sells for s1.o0. Il profit Free
Co, $50 N Clark ST, Chicago.
AGENTS-To advertise our goods by dis
tributing free samples to consumer. 30
cents an hour. Write for full particulars
Favori Co., 2361 Rex St, Dayton, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
ARMY APPROVES RULE
Officers in Pctrograd Support New
Government-Mosco Quiet.

Petrograd, March 17.-All army Of
f1cers' present in Petrograd met, today
and unanimously resolved to recognize
the authority of the duma.
Speeches were made stating rea liza
ton of the army in the indispensa BILE
need for re-esta blishment of order as
speedily as possible, that the work
behind the trenches" might proceed
No Fighting at Moscow.
London, March 17.-Moscow ac-
complshed the change from auto
cracy to democracy without a single
shot being fired, according to author
itative information obtained here to-
day.
The city was orderly thruout the
time that Petrograd was in the .throes
of street fighting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17

temple. A space is left for the in
stalling of a large pipe organ, to be
obtained later.
The announcement of the trustees
marks the end of the long campaign
for building funds. The building com
mittee consists of Dr. C. L. Williams,
L. G. Thorpe, w. H Riley, J. C.
Sinner and II. B. Loutz. Together
with the pastor they directed the
financial campaign.
The board of trustees of the church
is made up of the following men: J.
II. Booth, G. NJ. Hammell. DIR. C. L.
Williams, L. G.. Thorpe. w. H. Riley,
j. H: Mills, G. p. Fiederling and r
a. Blank.
The pastor. the Rev. F. w Spencer,
has filed the pulpit of the church
the last two years During his pas
torate the membership of the church
has increased largely and the securing
of the funds for new church was
completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
WANTED-SALESMEN
HIGH COST OF LIVING
REDUCED.

All necessities. groceries, paints, oils and
stock foods at wholesale prices. Statesmen
making business of your own. No capital
required. Build home and bank accounts
as hundreds of our men are now doing:
KNOWN. Ask your banker. Establish a
regular trade in your home territory. No
collections or losses. Experience not neces-
sary with our simple but effective selling
plan which earns for you 500 to $3.50
monthly easy, Exclusive protected terri
John Sexton & Co, wholesale grocers,
Lake and Franklin SITS, Chicago, Ill.
CAPABLE SPECIALITY SALESMAN to
sell widely used repeating product to
manufacturing plants, public institutions,
and large building trade generally. Well
paid permanent position with established
fence fully. The Colorcraft Company, 81
Colorcraft Building, Cleveland. Ohio.
Statesmen WANTED Experience I'M
necessary. earn while you learn. Write
from hundreds of our students who earn
800 to $500 month. Address nearest
% SfFSs P pHaNiSG AssocA1oS dh
cago, New York. San Francisco.
SALESMAN-Vacancy April 1, with old
house. Permanent position. Cover Kan
High commission. $500 WEEKLY AID
VANCE.-SALES- MANAGER, SUITE 26,
500 Woodward, Detroit
Statesmen live side line; something new.
Nine minutes time pays you 50. Pocket
samples. Prompt commissions. State ter
ritory covered. Elwood Mfg. Co., Ills
Michigan Ave. Chicago.
SALESMEN-To sell oils. betting hose,
paint, varnish, to factories, mills, auto
owners, stores, threshers. outside large
f T F. pofR Ohio aid
MANUFACTURER of well known food
speciality offers profitable side line to
6 calling on better class
Mgr. 1447 Hudson Ave. Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
DEAN HUGHES TO TALK
Noted Jurist Will Speak On Trial OF
Christi Monday Night

Thomas w. Hughes. Ii. D., Dean of
the Washburn Law school, will pre-
sent The Legality of the Trial and
Crucifixion of Christ at the Walnut
Grove church Monday night. The
Brotherhood quartette will also take
part in the program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
LOST AND FOUND.

REWARD-S25 for information leading to
the address or whereabouts of one little
girl 10 years old: name Ethel BabcOck-
Think she is in or near Atchison. Write w.
w Hill. Emporia, Kan. Route 4.
LOST. strayed stolen, Collie dog, 1913
Oakland Aye
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REAL Estate TRANSFERS.

G Chaffee ct 4fr 70 N curry. $3.50, lots
9S-100 CORTLAND ave, Kenwood add.
f. Il. Johnson, ct uX to W. +. Early. 81
lots l and n y Central Park ave, Cen
trail Park add
r. Smith ct uX to J. Newbun $40. part
lot 49, Sherman ave, Irving Place add.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
WANTED-TO BUY

WANTED-Old false teeth. Don't matter
IL broken. l pay S1.00 to $500 per set
Mail to l.. MAYER. 2007 S. Fifth Street.
Philadelphia. Pa. VIII send cash by re-
turn mail
WANTED to buy Rose Comb Rhode Island
Red eggs. packed ready for shipment.
Phone $3.50 J.
WANTED-Second-h hand buggy shafts
Phone 1910, Monday.
WANTED to buy a second hand piano
at a very low price. Phone 1865.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17
BUSINESS CHANCES


$4,000 MANUFACTURING corporation
wants capable man to manage office and
statesmen. Possibilities unlimited. From
$500 to 500 capital necessary. You handle
own money. Will pay expenses to Chicago
if you man we want. Manager, 1Ol2
Republic Bldg, Chicago.
FOR SALE-Electric shoe repair shop at
1927 East Fourth avenue. All nearly new
and modern machinery. Good business and
location. great bargain if sold at once
Part cash. balance small monthly payments.
Call at COL East 4th avenue or phone 60
SACRIFICE 100000 shares Uncle Sam Oil
for S265. to help drill well in Miami
county. Kansas, the best shallow sand oil
territory In the world.-T. ]. Coughlin,
Edgerton, kans.
WANTED to hear from owner of good
business for sale. Send description and
price. Northwestern Business Agency,
Minnea polls, Mimi.
OIL FORTUNES, Invest So monthly. Well
down !. I02 feet, showing oil and gas
Write Bennett Cooperative Co., 81 First
National Bank Bldg, Houston, Tex
LARGE corporation wants sales manager
establish office, manage statesmen. 500
to $500 capital necessary. Large profits.
Address Sales Manager, 1929, Carroll ave-,
Chicago, III.
UNCLE SAM OIL
10000 shares at sacrifice price. II. j.
Coughlin, Edgerton, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-17

would teach me few points in the
noble art of se,f defense. He willingly
agreed In five lessons he had taught
me all he kneH. including the solar
pIexus blow which knocked Jim Cor
bett out. I'm a jim dandy now with
my fists. and don't you forget it!
How is it with you, my old buffer
of a paw? You used to be always
boasting to me of how you made this
fighter and that one back off when
you put pp your dukes. l swallowed
it all and used to look upon you with
awe and pride One day, as 1 wildly
remember, you got into n dispute with
a chicken buyer as to the age of an old
red rooster. You claimed the rooster
was only three years old. The chicken
buyer said he was thirty, and you
called him a liar. Up went his fists.
and 1 expected to see you knock him
into the middle of the next week, but
you didn't. You started off on a run.
and he chased you five times around
the barn, and nav had to come out
and beg him to spare your life You
went on boasting after that, but 1 had
a line on you and never believed in