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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

Chicago, July 7.-BUTTER-No market
EGGS-Receipts 1S.109 cases, no market
POTATOES-Market higher. Receipts 10
cars Oklahoma and Arkansas, 81. 25d $50 !;
California, S2.50@2.6O.
PUULTRY-Aliye unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

TAKE HORSFORD'S ACID PHOS-
PLATE. Healthful, and most agree
able to the taste. Refreshes and in
vigorates. Use it in place of lemons.
ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07


Sborn lambs and sheep Sc under above
prices Positively cannot use sheep or
lambs unless fat.
Retail Hay.
FURNISHED by w. A Gilchrist, 626 Quincy
StreetD
Topeka, Kansas, July I.
PRAIRIE IIAY--$15.0o.
ALFAEFA-S20.00.
Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany, corner Laurent and Madtson.1
Topeka. Kansas, July 7.
HENS-3M lbs and over. lie: under ga
lbs lie: broilers. l u 70 lbs, 25c, lbs.
and under pc; old ROSTERS, 13c; stacy
young roosters. 13c.
EGGS-29c
Eggs are retailing in Topeka sec dozen.
Butter from $50 0c.
Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by J. Il. Billiard. corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis St.)
Topeka, Kansas. July Z.
CORN-S1.60
OATS-65c.
Topeka Hay Market.
FURNISHED by T. A Beck, 212-214 e. 6th.D
Topeka. Kansas, July Z.
PRAIRIE HAY-S1S00.
Al AI.FA-S1S.00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

Kansas City, July 7-BUTTER-Butter
and poultry market unchanged.
EGGS-Firsts, SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07
WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka. Kan. for the twenty -four hours
ending at a. m. Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

New York Produce Market.
New York, July 7-BUTTER-Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07
Closed
Open High Low Today Yes


(The range of prices on grain futures en-
the Kansas City Board of Trade as re-
ported by the Topeka Board of Trade.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

New York CottSe. Market.
New York. July OIrON-Spot mar
ket quiet. Middling, $26.10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

1.-THE range Of prices on grain futures on
the Chicago Board of Trade rs reported
by the Topeka Board of Trade)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-07

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade.
New York, July Z.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
SAVE SUGAR IN JELLY MAKING

Much waste of sugar and spoilage of
jellies can be avoided by using simple
alcohol test recommended by the Bureau
of Chemistry, United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. To determine
how much sugar should be used with
each kind of juice put a spoonful OF 80
per cent. grain alcohol, mixed by shak-
ing the glass gently. Pour slowly from
the glass, noting how the pectin- the
substance in fruits which makes them
ielly-is precipitated. If the pectln is
precipitated as one lump cup of sugar
may be used for each cup of juice; if in
several Jumps the proportion of sugar
must be reduced to approximately three
fourths the amount of juice. If the
pectin is not in Jumps but merely per-
cipitated, the sugar should be one-half
or less of the amount of the juice, Ii
the Juice shows no precipitation under
this test, it is unsuitable for jelly max
ing and must be combined with apples
or other juices rich in pectin.
The housewife will do we'll befo. e
making the test. to taste the juice, as
fruits not as acid as good tart apples
probably will not make good jelly unless
mixed with other fruits which are acid.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Notice To Alfalfa Growers

This month is the time to seed alfalfa.
In order to assist those who are plan
ming to SOW the crop this year for the
first time, the Department of Agronomy
of the Agricultural Experiment Station.
will furnish free of charge, except for
freight, sufficient soil to inoculate two
acres. If larger acreage is to be sown
a charge of ten cents per hundred pounds
of soil will be made to cover cost Of the
bags.
incubation is absolutely essential in
securing a stand of alfalfa in Delaware.
Prospective growers should write for
a copy of the Delaware bulletin $11O.
This department will be glad to give
suggestions or assist in any way those
who wish to seed alfalfa.
A. E. GRANTHAM, Agronomist,
Delaware Experiment Station,
Newark, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
WHY BOYS LEAVE THE FARM

"Why did you leave the farm, my
lad? Why did you bolt and quit your
dad? Why did you beat it off to town,
and turn your poor old father down?
Thinkers of platform. pulpit, press are
wallowing in deep distress; they seek
to know the hidden cause why farmer
boys desert their past. Some say they
long to get taste of faster and social
waste; some say the silly chump mis-
take the suit cards for the trumps, in
wagering fresh and germless air against
the smoky thoroughfare. We all
agreed the farms the place; so free
YOUR mind and state your case -
"Well. stranger since you've been
so frank, I'll roll aside the hazy bank
the misty cloud Of theories, and show
you where the trouble lies. left my
dad. his farm, his pillow. because my
calf became his COW. l left my dad
| wrong of course-because twas nv
| colt became his horse, left my dad to
sow and reap because my lamb became
his sheep l dropped my hoe and stuck
my fork, because my pig became his
pork The garden truck that l made
to grow twas his to see, but mine to
hoe. It's not the smoke in the
atmosphere, nor the taste for '1ife''
that brought me here. Please tell the
platform, pulpit, press no fear of toi
or love of dress is driving off the far
mer lads, but just the methods of Their
dads"
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Fire Destroys Buildings

Fire on the farm of George Boyer,
near Taylor's Bridge, Tuesday. destroy
ed the barn and stable and other out
buildings, together with seven head of
horses and one colt, and several calves.
The loss will reach Sc 100.
The origin of the fire is mystery,
as all of the farm help had left the barn
for the hay field, but few minutes be-
fore the fire broke out. 1t is supposed,
however. that children playing with
matches caused the blaze.
Boyer, who had been farming but a
short time, had kept the horses in the
stable on account of the flies being so
bad in the pasture fields. In the barn
was the entire wheat crop of the farm
with the exception of about 200 bushels,
which was stored in another small build
ing. This was saved, and about one
half Of the hay crop together with the
implements, harness, etc.
The Smyrna Fire Company responded
to the alarm, and made record run
with their auto truck, but the barn had
burned down when they arrived.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
HICKS FORECAST FOR AUGUST

A reactionary storm period is central
on the 9th, 10th and 18th. There are
no special causes of storm disturbances
in sight for this period. The Moon is
at last quarter on the 9th, and at ex-
IRENE defamation north on the 18th,
which facts imply that very high
temperature may preval-that is a
very warm wave may reach crest
higher than the normal summer tenn
perature.
A regular storm period is central on
the 18th, extending from about the
18th to the 10Th. The Moon is in con-
junction with Sun and Earth, or at its
new, on the 18th, is in apogee on the
18th, and on the celestial equator on
the 10Th. The influence of the autumn
nal equinox will begin to assert its
pertubing power at this time, all of
which being combined with the "Vul-
can" disturbance will bring decided
storm period.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 21st, 22nd and 2Srd. The regu-
lar reactionary influence at this time
will be ''backed up" by the Jupiter in
fuence, the autumnal equinox and pos
sibly by the on-coming Mars equinoctial
period.
A regular storm period is central on
the 9th, extending over the 18th to
the Both. This last August storm
period will be fully within the influence
of the Earth's autumnal equinox, rein
forced by the growing Jupiter period.
The Mars period is to be reckoned with
from this time on through September
and October. The Moon Is at first
quarter on the 25th, and at greatest
declination south on the 26th. The
planet Jupiter is in quadrature with
Earth and Sun on September the End,
which fact will not only help to per-
turb storm and weather conditions, but
will also aggravate earthquake unrest
at the same time. About Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
August the 9th, 18th and 29th, ex
pect marked elimination of equinoctia
storms. The last week in August is
time of probable danger and trouble
from storm and weather; but the crisis
will fall on and touching the 18th ant
29th.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
"Cubs" VS. Wyoming

The attraction at Academy Park
this afternoon will be a game between
the Middletown "Cubs" and the Wyo-
ming H S. team The Wyoming boys
put up a good article of ball and the
game promises to be close an exciting.
REGULARS TO TACKLE ELKTON
What promises to be the most exclt-
ing contest of the 1917 season of the
regulars will be the game at Elkton this
afternoon when the club will visit the
Maryland town. The locals will no
doubt be accompanied by not few fans,
and the contest will be worth seeing.
Go and encourage the boys, Finn and
Segelken will be the battery.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Sustained Broken Limb

A motorcycle with a side car attach
ment driven by Ernest Soloway, of
Wilmington, collided with the rear
wheel of carriage on South Broad
street last Sunday afternoon The COL
lision caused the motorcycle to turn
over and MIR. Soloway, his wife and
two children were thrown out, but the
only one injured in the accident was
the driver, who was SO unfortunate as
to sustain broken limb when the car
fell on him. After medical attention
by DR.. E. NJ. Vaughan, he was sent to
the Delaware Hospital on the 4.O4
train, where the fracture was set.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
WOMAN SHOT HUSBAND

Herbert White was shot and instant
ly killed by his wife Linda " hite, about
$50 o'clock Wednesday evening, at
their home one-half mile west of Mid
dletown. The trouble which led to the
shooting according to the statement by
Linda W hite started when her husband
arrived home in the evening. He i'm
mediately began beating her and she
fled from the house, but later returned
and when she was attacked the second
time by White she grabbed revolver
and shot him, the bullet passing through
his breast. White fell to the floor and
from all appearances died instantly.
The couple who have two children have
been having domestic troubl IS for some
time and on July 4th, the woman swore
out a warrant for his arrest, after he
had threatened to shoot her.
Shortly after the shooting the wo-
man came to town and informed Chief
of Police Hilyard of her act. The Chief
placed her under arrest and locked her
up. The Whites are both colored and
are well-known throughout this section.
The dead man has been employed on
the farm of James H. Carpenter Sr.
The coroner of Wilmington was mott
fled and came to town early Thursday
morning, where an inquest was held,
the jury rendering the verdict that the
man came to his death by a pistol
wound from the hands of his wife Linda
White.
The woman was committed to the
New Castle County workhouse without
bail to await the next term of court.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Engineer Wilson May Prosecute

Unless property owners along county
roads pay more attention to- the warn
ings of the county engineers office
about leaving their hedge cuttings in
the cutters, County Engineer Wilson
will ask Levy Court to prosecute such
violators under the State law which
makes it a misdeamor to clog up the
cutters along county roads.
In discussing the matter Tuesday
County Engineer Wilson said that sew
eral property owners along various
county roads have each year been leav-
ing their hedge trimmings in the cutters
with the result that these cutters be-
come clogged, and with heavy rains and
SHOWS the water is backed up. causing
damage to the roads and consequently
considerable expense to the county to
make repairs. The maximum fine for
clogging the cutters is $50, he said.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
In Honor OF Ninth Birthday

Rev. and Mrs. P. L. Donaghay enter
tanned a number of the friends of
their daughter Charlotte, in honor of
her ninth birthday at her home last
Friday afternoon from to 5 O'Clock.
Games were played and refreshments
were served and all the young folks
spent a very enjoyable time.
Those present were: Caroline Four.
acre, Helen Fouracre. Virginia Brady,
Harriet Black, Margaret Brady, Eliza
beth Brady, Charlotte Donaghay, Vir-
ginia Johnson, Jerehne McDonagh,
Laura Fogel, Dorothy Jones, Catherine
Davis, Percy and Edwin Donaghay.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
PRIDE CAUSE OF HIGH PRICES

Many people who really could not
afford it, bought an expensive auto
mobile because neighbor, with little
more money, owned a high-priced car
Many women have insisted on buying
high-priced footwear because they saw
other women wearing them.
Many limitations have been accepted
with resulting disappointment. The
extremely fashionable, delicately made,
exclusively de luxe shoes cost big mon
ey to produce. Manufacturers have
made them and merchants have sold
them because many wor en- would have
no other.
People have talked lot and COM
planned lot about high-priced shoes
and at the same time overlooked the
fact that there were many moderately
priced shoes to be had
Last spring some foolish person start
ed rumor that sugar was going to be
scarce and high priced. Many people
rushed out and bought sugar they did
not need. Of course, prices rose be-
cause of the immediate scarcity created
by foolish buying. In few days
sugar refners announced that there
was no basis for high prices, and the
demand falling off, brought prices
back to normal.
The enormous demand for certain
shoes caused shortage of certain
feathers. People insisted on having
those shoes, declining to buy the more
conservatively styled and moderately
priced footwear. Prices went up.
There are today large stocks of ex-
cellent shoes, we'll made and very hand
fashioned, on dealers shelves to be
sold at moderate prices There are
plenty of good looking and good wear
ing shoes to be had at SIS. Sc and 81.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Second Summer School Term Opens

The second term of the Delaware
College Summer School opened on
Monday and will continue four weeks.
In connection with the second term
there is special two weeks course for
rural ministers. Thirty-eight teachers
who attended the first term have re-
manned over for the advanced course.
The school authorities have secured the
services of the Rev. Matthew B. Nc
Mutt of the Presbyterian Board OF Mis-
sions and the Rev. W. w. Voght of the
Methodist Church both specialists in
rural church problems to assist with
the course. Only few entered the
course for rural ministers.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Corn Brought $2.25 Per Bushe]

The highest price ever realized here
for a crop of corn was that of John d.
Gill, who this week sold his crop which
was raised on the Drummond Farm,
near Warwick. Three thousand bushels
in all was sold for 81 % per bushel, and
is now being loaded on boat in the b.
hemia River Mr.. Gill recently sold his
farm, and owing to the scarcity OF labor,
was unable to get the corn crop husked
last fall. What was considered hard
luck last fall has since proved G BOD luck
for him, as the crop would probably
have been sold for 81 per bushel had it
been husked. Mr.. Gill realized Sc, $50
for his crop
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Fourth Year Of War Opens

The great war entered upon its fourth
year Friday with 20 nations engaged.
These are: Teutonic, Austria Hung airy,
Germany, Turkey, Bulgaria.
Entente Allies Serbia, Russia,
France, Belgium, Great Britain, Mont
enegro, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Ru-
mania, United States, Cuba, Brazil,
Greece, Siam, Liberia.
Six Nations China, Guatemala, Pan
ANA, Haiti, Uruguay. and Bolivia, are
in state of modified neutrality.
More than 100000 men have been
called to arms, of whom not far from
5000, 900 have been killed.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Baby Painfully Scalded

Burton, the two year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman D. Conner was pain
fully scalded Monday morning last by
upsetting bucket of boiling water.
A physician was hastily summoned and
did everything possible to relieve the
little tots sufferings.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
New Horticulture Foreman

Chester C. Yost, of Wilmington, has
been appointed foreman of the horticul-
ture department at the Delaware Col
lege farm, succeeding Frank Warren
resigned. Mr.. Yost took up his duties
this week. He has been employed by a
Wilmington architect and formerly was
with large nursery concern.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Card OF Thanks

We desire to extend our tn anks to our
friends and neighbors and the Middle
town Volunteer Hose Co., for their eff
Gent help in saving our wheat stacks
on last Thursday night.
JEFFERSON B. FOARD AND JOHN R..
CARPENTER.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Big Crop Of Potatoes

The biggest crop of potatoes in the
history of the Peninsula is expected this
year. James T. Shallcross, the 'pota-
ia king, = obtained l, 800 bushels of tu-
bers from the first four acres he dug
this week. In an experiment made be-
tween Maine and southern seed grown
potatoes, Mr.. Shallcross has found that
the greater yield has been obtained
from the New England variety, and
that the Maine potatoes ripen more
rapidly.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Cecil Farmers Meeting

The fourth annual meeting of the a.
lied farming interests of Cecil County,
will be held at the Tome School, Port
Deposit, Md, on Saturday, August Is,
1917.
Elaborate preparations are being
made to make this big day. The at
tendance has been very large in the past
and all signs point toward an increase
this year.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, August 18th. 1917.
Brotherhood, Sunday, $50 A. M, led
bv Brother George Pinder.
Preaching at 1920 by the Pastor.
Sunday School at II 45 A. NJ.
Evening service from 7.45 to $3.50.
Address by the Pastor.
Prayer-meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.45.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Manv Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS
August 18th.
Fried chicken.
Campmeetings.
City cousins all around.
Is it hot enough for you?
Harvest apples are coming downward.
Think of the cold weather we rad las t
winter.
Lima beans are in market. home
grown.
The deadly housefy is more dangerous
than the bullets of Germans.
The dance given at Chesapeake City
recently for the benefit of the Red
Cross, was we'll attended and netted $88.
An extra large acreage of wheat this
year and the long spell of wet weather
last month leaves many crops Of grain
still in the field waiting for the thresher.
For every one there is something to
enjoy. The sun at least shines for all.
When you are heavy hearted count up
the good things of life that are yours to
enjoy.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Few. Arters Sells Farm

Rev. John A. Arters, a retired minis
of the M. E. Church, who has been a
resident of this town for II years, has
sold his farm of five acres, fronting on
Catherine street, to E. NJ. Slaughter,
of Odessa, for 81, $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arters will move to
Chestertown, Md, and make their
home with their daughter.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
The Sunday School will Hold Its
Picnic Aug. I'D.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FLAG

Services. August 18th. The Tenth
Sunday after Trinity.
1890 Morning Prayer and Sermon.
730 Evening Prayer.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
The members of the Sunday School
will hold their annual outing at Angus
tine Piers, on Wednesday, August 22nd.
Last year the outing was held on Silver
Lake, near Rees' Mill. But this year
the children wish to 60 to the Piers.
AS special favor will not those having
automobiles, loan them for the day, and
convey the children to Augustine Beach
There will be about forty to provide for
lunch baskets. Automobiles meet at
the Church at nine o'clock, and leaving
the Piers for the return TIP at five
o'clock. There is plenty of time to
make preparations, but bear the date in
mind and let US hear from you.
A hearty welcome for everybody at
St. Anne's. All sittings are free and
though regular attendants have their
own pews and occupy them. St. Anne's
parish is supported by the free will Of
ferings of worshipers. The envelope
system is muse. This gives opportunity
for a regular systematic offering each
week. A set of envelopes dated for
each Sunday in the year may be OBJ
tanned without charge on application to
the Rector or to the treasurer, Mr..
William G. Lockwood. Have you
brought in your envelopes for the month
of July? If not, please do so next Sun
day.
INSTRUCT YOUR CHILDREN
Parents are urged to assist in the work
of our Sunday Schools by teaching their
small children at home. 1t will require
but few minutes day to teach them
the following from the Prayer book and
hymnal.
FROM THE PRAYER BOOK
The Lords Prayer and Versicles.
The Apostles Greed, The Versicles.
The General Confession, Venite.
The Twenty third Psalm, The Gloria
in Excelsis.
The Ten Commandments, The Cathe-
chism.
FROM THE HYMNAL
At least three verses from the fol-
lowing hymns: Onward, Christian Sol
diers, The Church's One Foundation,
Our Fathers God to Thee, In the Cross
of Christ I glory, Jesus, tender Shep-
herd, Hear Me, Golden TIarps are Sound
ing.
Many other hymns should be taught,
especially those used frequently in the
Church service, including Christmas and
Easter hymns.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FLAG
Last Sunday the Rector received
substantial contribution for the flag for
the Church and we hereby take the op-
portunity of thanking the contributors.
But we are still in need of more con-
| tributions.
Mr.. Roland S. Morris, of Philadel-
phia, has been chosen Ambassador to
japan, to succeed the late Ambassador
Guthrie. Mr.. Morris is lawyer, and
vestryman of St. Stephens Church,
Philadelphia. He was member of the
recent General Convention of the Epis-
copal Church, which met in st. Louis,
No., in October. 1t was the Rector of
st. Anne's pleasure to be the travelling
companion of Mr.. Morris enroute to st.
Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Flanagan, an attendant at
St. Mary's Chapel, Townsend, has pre-
scented the Chapel with very good or
| gan and stool, and we are unanimous
| in saying thank you.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Administrators Notice

All persons indebted to the estate of
the late Rosalie H. Records will please
come forward and settle, as all accounts
will have to be closed by Oct. LIST, 1917.
All debtors have their accounts in by
the same date. VIM H. Records, Exc.
o. P. Robinson Jr., Reg. of Wills
Sussex Co.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Card Of Thanks

Through the columns of The Tran
script we wish to thank the friends and
neighbors who were so kind to us dur
ing the accident which resulted in the
death of our husband and son, George
F. Richards.
WIFE AND FAMILY.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Sale To Take Place

Saturday, August IL, 19l7-Public
Sale of Household goods by the Rev.
and Mrs. J. A. Arters at their residence
in this town at 1.30 O'Clock. d. P.
Hutchinson, Auc.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11

LOST. between the Penn R. R. Sta
ton and Warwick on Friday last, a dark
green Jersey cloth sport coat. Finder
please communicate with
Mr.. HAROLD E. RHODES,
Cecilton, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
Notice

Twill not be responsible for any bills
whatsoever made by my wife or any
one but myself. JAMES STARTT.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11

Mr.. William c. Bigger, for many
wears a resident of Summit Bridge,
died at his home there after a linger-
ing illness of more than year Friday
evening.
The funeral services were held from
his late residence Monday afternoon
and interment was made in st. Georges
Cemetery.