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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
BIG CHANCE FOR WOMEN
Il. L. Professor Predicts They Will
Hold Their War Positions.

Lawrence. Kan, May 22.-"War is
going to give women a chance to fill
executive and administrative positions
in business. 1t is going to put them.
in the matter of wages, on level with
men. 1t is going to advance them in
the professions, and it is going to
make them more and more economi-
cally Independent. Indirectly, this
will affect the home life of the nation
by making marriage Independent of
economic necessity, which will raise
the standard of home life"
Those were the salient points en-
phasized by NJ. c. Elmer, professor
of sociology in the University of Kan
sas, in a talk before the Woman
Forum of the university.
Women will make good in these
new places" said Professor Elmer,
and the conditions brought about by
the war will, because of this, continue
after it's close"
Professor Elmer gave statistics
showing that women's wages compare
very unfavorably with the wages of
men for similar work. He said the
proportion of wage earning women
who support others is as large as the
proportion of wage earning men who
have others dependent Upon them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which is very
injurious, as it dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil, for this is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces
You can get this at any drug store,
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in, about teaspoonful is
all that is required 1t makes an
abundance of rich, creamy lather
cleanses thoroughly. and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly, and is soft, fresh looking
bright fluffy, wavy and easy to
handle. Besides, it loosens and takes
out every particle of dust, dirt and
do ndruff.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
CALL LOCAL RECRUITS
Civilians Military Force Would Take
Part in Military Parades

call was issued this morning by
Arthur Hargiss, in charge of the drill
ing of the civilians military training
force. for twenty-five more recruits. AT
one time the company was nearly as
large as the drill masters could handle
and now with recruiting officers scout
ing for every unenliSted man of mill
tary experience, the ranks have fallen,
in number, more than fifty. AS soon
as the men approach proficiency in
drilling recruiting agents get busy
With depleted ranks the civilian
troop is planning to take part in the
two big patriotic parades which are
scheduled for the next two weeks, the
Memorial day exercises and registra-
ton day demonstration. The troop
now has 100 members with more than
half of it's membership eligible to
army service.
Regular drill will be held tonight
at Hamilton hall, at Sixth and Quincy
streets. Final preparations will be
made for the part to be taken by the
company in the patriotic parades.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
BURDEN ON STATE
LOOphOles in Coal Contracts
Are Costly to Kansas.
This Years Supply Will Add
Thousands to Expense.

Because the state left big, glazing
holes in its contracts with coal COM
panies, it will be forced to spend sew
eral thousand dollars above the con-
tract price for coal supplies at state
institutions. Investigation of the terms
of the contracts shows that while the
contracts drawn are such, the coal
companies are not bound to provide a
supply unless such delivery is profit
able to the coal dealer. AS a result
of the 1oopholeS, the coal men have
advised the state that they will begin
boosting the contracts with an initial
raise of SO cents a ton on all de-
liveries.
When the state institutions let con-
tracts for supplies last winter, they
entered into contracts with various in
situations. Possibly, tho, the coal
dealers were permitted to write their
own contract. 1t is quite certain they
had something to say regarding its
provisions.
Under the contract as signed and
approved, the coal men agreed to fur
nish the state coal at a rate of $2.25
ton-provided And right there is
where the coal men seem to have the
state by the short hair. The coal men
wrote provisions and stipulations in
the contract until there is nothing for
the state to do but pay or buy coal
on the open market. And the state
being a good sport-up to a certain
points living right up to the con-
tract and refuses to be boosted out of
the game.
State Bears the Burden.
Among the provisions and restric-
tionS which the coal men wrote in the
contracts for their protection, is one
concerning labor troubles at the mines,
a shortage of cars, a short output and
a few other misfortuneS which might
over take any reasonably cautious and
careful coal dealer. 1t merely provid-
ed that the state should carry the bur-
den in event the coal men were con-
fronted by some IF the misfortunes of
the world. If the coal supply was
long and the margins of profit were
wide. then of course the state was
bound under the contract to buy at
the contract price. Otherwise the
state should stand such reasonable adj
vances as the market might dictate.
The first increase under the contrac ct
is 80 cents a ton. State officials and
members of board and commissions
emitted loud groan when terms of
the contract were 1ecited. The drains
on the state treasury are heavy and
coal bills show staggering totals-in
spite of the alleged coal supply from
the state penitentiary. A second look
at the contract was sufficient, how
ever. The state was bound to buy. But
seemingly the coal men were bound
to sell only at their own price. And
the price is steadily going up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
.FETE LABOR LEADERS
British Worker ENJOYS Consult With
Chicago Union Chiefs.

Chicago, May 22.-Great Britain's
labor representatives, sent to America
bv Premier Lloyd George, were given
a delayed welcome today.
The party which was not due here
until this morning, arrived last night,
owing to a change in schedule. They
went Immediately to the Hotel La
Sale.
The ENJOYS are James H. Thomas,
member of parliament and head of
the British Transportation Workers
federation: Charles w. Bowerman,
member of parliament and secretary
of the parliamentary committee of the
British Trades Union congress; Joseph
Davies private secretary to Lloyd
George, and H. w. Garrod. member
of the British munitions act commits
sion.
I'VE are not here to do much talk
ing" said Thomas today. but rather
to study and observe and to help the
local labor leaders as much as possible
in giving them the benefit of our ex-
perience in England.
Dine at Union League Club.
Our tour is one of investigation
and Observation-Disclosures labor
conditions here and educating the la
Dor leaders in their duties from a
point where we left off two years ago."
The party had no formal schedule
to follow during the morning. The
members were to be given a luncheon
at the Union League club under the
auspices of the state council of defense
and the citizens war board In the
evening a conference was to be held at
the Hotel Morrison between the Wis
itors and the presidents and secretaries
of trades unions. They planned to
leave Chicago tomorrow noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
FRISCO AID CLUB HERE
Motor Caravan From Coast Will Make
Topeka a Visit.

The motor caravan of the San Fran
cisco Advertising club which left the
Golden Gate city on Sunday morning,
May 20, is due in Topeka at about 6
p. m. on May 80.
The party comprises about thirty
five delegates of the San Francisco
AID club to the great advertising con-
vention to be held in st. Louis, Mo,
from June 8 to June Z.
The San Franciscans are out this year
to secure the 1918 convention of the
advertising men, with an attendance
of nearly 5000, and if they are sue
cessful it will mean that a large num-
Der of these people will motor west
to the convention over the roads used
this year by the east-bound caravan.
That will greatly stimulate motor trav-
ell thru this city next summer.
The importance of the AID club car
AVIAN has been recognized by the gov
eminent. The army has delegated a
member of the party to observe care
fully the road conditions between San
Francisco and st. Louis and to render
a daily exhaustive report on every de-
tail. This will be available to- the army
department for the rapid transporta-
ton of troops and the rushing of sup
plies.
The encourage of the caravan con-
sists of between twelve and fifteen
passenger motor cars and a one and
one-half ton Moreland truck, specially
built for the long trek and rugged as
motor prairie schooner. The trip,
which is 1850 miles long. will occupy
fourteen days. There are certain
stretches in the high Sierra country
and the Rocky mountains where more
time will be necessary possibly, but it
is believed that with favorable wealth
err the caravan will get thru on sched-
ule time. scout car left San Fran
cisco May 10, making the trip in eight
days and reporting local conditions to
the main BODY by wire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
KEEP TRACTORS GOING.
Farmers Should Always Have Repairs
on Hand to Do So.

Manhattan, Kan, May 22.-Spare
parts for the gas tractor should be
kept on hand at all times, suggests w.
II. Sanders, instructor in farm motors,
in the Kansas State Agricultural COL
lege. The gas tractor must be repair
ed quickly and loss of time should be
reduced to the minimum.
To keep the engine running is the
main thing in the harvest field, point
ed out Mr.. Sanders. Going to town
for repairs takes time which can be
avoided by having spare parts at hand.
Spare parts of pieces which wear the
most should be carried with the trac-
tor in order to save time in replacing
parts.
Cylinder oil for the gas engine must
be of the best quality and highest
grade to get the best results from the
tractor. A cheap low grade of oil will
cause frequent stops and delays and
will seriously interfere with the effic-
iency of the engine.
Overhaul the tractor at least once
week. and every three days if run
continuously day and night. To delay
one day nay result in a broken part
which will take longer than the time
required for overhauling the engine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Miscellaneous Items

FiVe-tie Parlor BroOmS, good
quality with polished handles at
-59c each
Toilet Paper-Six 3 cent ROllS
fOr-231
Snow Flake Laundry Soap
Six five cent bars fOr-23c
31-piece Cottage Dinner Sets,
porcelain, set special-S1.9o
Com bination-1 Black Tea
Pot, 1 Covered Casserole, ) MIX
ing Bowls, l Shirred Egg Dish
and 1 Egg or Cream Whip. ALL
for $1.O0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Peace in Fl Hours

for Stomach Sufferers who take Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. Don't neglect your
Stomach Ailments another minute. What
ders may often be symptoms of Cancer and
Ulcers of the Stomach and Intestines, Gall
stones, Acute Indigestion, Gastritis, Auto
lntoNication. Yellow Jaun dice, and other
dangerous ailments. of which the suffer
er is not aware until too late. An ideal
prescription for overcoming quickly Stom-
ach, Liver and Intestinal Troubles Is Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. Millions of people have
been restored by it. One dose will PROVE
that it will help you. Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy is for sale by ly-McFarIand
Drug Co. and druggists everywhere.-Ad-
vertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Fancy Goods

One box r. NJ. c. Crochet
Cotton. sizes 8 to so in white
and ecru and one Instruction
Book. S1.10 value for Acorn
Day only-9Oc
IS in. Battenberg Doilies.
drawn work center. lace edge.
S5c values at each-1Sc
Spool of "a initials, ready for
stamping, good sizes for hand
kerchiefs and napkins. 10c
value-5c
Natural linen stamped hand
bags. tinted designs worth reg
ular 35c each for-19c
Children's Ready-made hem
stitched buck table bibs, finished
with tapped neck, stamped in out
line and cross stitch designs. 15c
bibs-10c
Children's Stamped Dresses.
broken lots. one or two of a kind
in sizes 1 to 6 years worth soc
to $3.50 at ONE-THIRD OFF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
BOASTS NO SLACKERS
Jewell County Is Sending Many Young
Men to the Colors.

Jewell City. Kan, May 22.-Jewell
county is sending fine lot of young
men to the colors Not one so far has
failed to pass thru faults of his own
making.
At this place the high school boys
are full of war pep, some under re-
quired age are impatient. A Sunday
school class of Mrs. Norman Lense
gives six including her own son. Mr.
and Mrs. John Bowman give son to
the army and a daughter. now in No
peka, goes as a war nurse.
DIR. NJ. b. Simpson has received his
appointment as first lieutenant in hos
pitaI corps and is arranging his af-
fairs to go. He succeeded the late DR..
O. w. Hughes here. and has large
and successful practice. but the call
for free seas and a free world was ir-
resistible. He is well known in eastern
Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Dress Materials

4o-inch Powered Organizes
in blue. pink lavender, green
and yellow-59c value Acorn
Day at-39c
&C. and 40-in. Silk and Cotton
Dress Materials worth s1.o0 the
yard at-50c
36-in. Silk and Cotton Fabrics
for dresses and waists Ioc ana
S1.OO qualities at-69c
sc to 45-in. All Wool and Half
Wool Fabrics in plain colors,
checks and fancy weaves. soc,
TIC and s1.OO values at yard
SOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
CRANTPASSP0RTS
Germany Permits Many Social
lists To Go to Stockholm.
WOrkmen and Soldiers of Rus
STA Call National Meet.

Amsterdam, May 22.-All German
Socialists-eXcept One-ofs both ma
jority and minority parties, who have
been designated by their two organ1-
cations as delegates to the Stockholm
peace conference, were granted pass
ports by the German government to-
day. The lone exception was Adolf
Hoffman, of the radical Socialist
group. His application to leave Ger
many had been refused because of
Hoffman's recent connection with the
general strike agitation.
Conference Has Kaiser's Brand.
Granting of permission to leave Ger
many to these Socialist delegates is
an extraordinary concession by the
government and strengthens still more
the conviction of German plotting in
the pseudo" Socialist" peace confer
ence at Stockholm. Since the latter
part of April all permission to depart
from Germany has been refused trav-
elers. From the exclusion of Hoff-
man, it is apparent the German gov
eminent is only credentialing those
on whose procurement leanings
they can depend.
The Stockholm conference is to be
held in July Russian Socialists, real
izing the German domination of the
peace conference" originally agitat-
ed by Philip Scheidemann, German
majority Socialist leader, recently is
sued a call for a Stockholm conference
of their own, which was to be fully
representative of Socialists of the
world and which would be free from
suspicion of any German faint.
Russ Assembly June IA.
Petrograd, May ga general con-
gress OF workmen and soldiers from
all Russia has been called for June
IA, to discuss war, peace, finances,
land, labor, army organization and
the constituent assembly"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Trunk Specials

We have a number of good
trunks to offer at the following
special prices:
1-45-in. $500 Indestructo
Wardrobe Trunk for-S39.75
full size Fiber covered
Wardrobe Trunk $32.50 value
-S25
$40 Indestructo Steamer
Wardrobe TrUnk-S27.5
1-s24.O0-36-in. Indestructo
Steamer Trunk-S17.95
1-36 in. $500 Cedar Storage
Trunk-S14.50
1-31-in- Hat and Waist
Trunk, $4,000 value for
$3.50
2-s23.5O-36 in. extra heavy
Dress Trunks at each-S17.5O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Main Floor
BARGAINS

Women's s1.00 Pure SILK
Black Hose in all sizes-79c.
women's soc Black Isle
Hose, fine quality in. all sizes
at pair-39c.
Women's soc Black silk Plat
ed Hose at pair-47c.
Mems Fine Balbriggan Shirts,
long or short sleeves or ankle
length Drawers. 75c qualities
at-59c.
Kayser Union Suits for wo-
men, cuff knee and tapped top.
Sizes 40, AZ and A. Worth CSC
each for-5Oc.
Women's French band top,
cuff knee Union Suits. Regular
SIC kind in sizes "a, SO and 50 at
each-5Oc.
Children's White Hose, 25c
quality in sizes to 715 at pair
-19c.
finch Taffeta Ribbons in
white, 1t. blue, Copenhagen,
pink. maise, peach and black.
39c value at yard-25c.
Bows Tied Free.
25c Swiss and Cambria En-
broidery Insertions and Edges.
To close out the pieces at yard
1Oc.
Cluny and Val insertions and
Irish Edges. Values to 10c the
yard for-5c.
Mems All Linen Handker-
chiefs 25c values at-19c.
Women's Crepe de Chine
Handkerchiefs, new patterns in
sport colorings. 25c values AT
-19c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
6 Silk Specials

pieces 75c-36 inch Sport
Shantung Silks at yard-59c
S5c-24 in. Shower Proof
Foulards at yard-69c
$1.00-33 in. Tub Silks at
$50
$1.25-40 in. Crepe Chiffons
at yard-75c
s1.25-24-in. Striped and
Plaid Silks at yard-75c
pieces s1.O0-33-inch Black
Taffetas at yard-79c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
EUen the Roots of
SuperfLuouS Hair Vanish
ENTIRELY New Method; Works Wondersl

.What is the use Of merely taking off the
hair-ends aud not destroying the roots of
superfluous hair? DO you know that you
can easily and quickly remove the hair
entire. including the roots, with ordinary
phelacttnef just try it! 1t is odorless
non Irritating, and harmless "a child
could safely eat it. Far superior to de
Iilatories. electrolysis etc. 1t is sold by
your druggist on a satisfaction or money
back basis. Get a stick of phelac Inc today
and have the pleasure of actually removing
the offending hair-roots at last-before
your very yes.-Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

/ lot white and ecru Noting
ham Curtains, As in. X 2 II yards.
$3.50 to $2.75 values. Pair
S1.29.
Round Straw Chair Cushions
worth sc each for-1c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Rubber Hose

Red rubber garden hose, guar
anteed quality, so feet with hold
fast couplings, $3.50 value for
S49S
Guaranteed Moulded Good
wear" Rubber Hose, high grade
15c quality cut to any length
12c fl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Rugs and Draperies

21x54 in. Tapestry Brussels
Rugs, $3.50 Values-9Sc
~ in. felt base LinoleumS for
kitchens and bath rooms. 55c
quality, square yard-39c
Very Special patterns in
good quality, SKIP Velvet Rugs,
small figures and Oriental pat
terms. S2250 and s24.50 quail
ties-S19.OO.
Rag Rugs-hit and miss pat
terms in five sizes specially
priced:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
PREDICT SEPARATE PEACE
German Newspaper Believes Russia
VIII Come to 1t Soon.

Copenhagen, May 22.-Prediction
that Russia would soon accept sepae
rate peace with Germany was made
by the Berlin Vossische Zeitung edi-
torially today. Text of the article
received here urges that Germany
state as clearly as possible her own
peace conditions and offer Russia fl
nancial help after the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Toilet Goods

75c Jickee Perfume, oz-5Oc.
L.ilas Toilet Water, special
Csc.
soc Daggett & Ramsdell Cold
Crean-39c.
soc Jergen's Doris Rose Tai
cum-39c.
CSC and soc Mentholatum-
ice and soc.
soc Kinds Honey and AL
mond Cream-39c.
25c Putman's Dry Cleaner
19c
1Oc Peroxide Bath Soap, TWO
CAKES for-15c.
csc. soc and s1.00 Odorono
-19c, sec and 79c-
Csc Eversweet for-1sc.
Csc, soc and s1.0o Listerine-
19c. sec and 79c.
Tintex for coloring waists
19c.
Large bar Bocabelli CASTLE
Soap-75c.
Pozzoni's Face Powder-35c
$3.50 Fountain Syringe-9Sc
Notions
Invisible Hair Pins, boxes
for-10c.
15c Hair Nets-1Oc.
Csc Sanitary Belts or Aprons
Each-19c.
Safety Pins. TWO CARDS for
SC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Atchison Pioneer Is Dead.

Atchison, Kan, May 22-David
Ankrum. aged SO, is dead here as a re-
suit of injuries sustained in a fall down
flight of steps last Sunday. He was
retired farmer and a pioneer of this
section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Veil Special

Drape Wells with chenille
border and fancy designs.
Black. navy. brown and
white in sc. 75c. S5c and
S1.OO qualities at-5Oc each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

Lot Sc in. Figured Silkolines,
light dainty colors in 1Sc quail
ity at yard-14c
New So in. Cretonnes, SPLEEN
did assortment worth Csc, 40c
and 45c the yard, special at
$50
27 prs. white and ecru Not
tingham Curtains. soc values at
pair-35c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Things for the
Home andGarden

Large size, strong garden
rakes at each-33c
Large size Spading Forks at
$50 each
Lawn Mowers-The Clarinda
make, none better. Also "Our
Own" special line, all good cut
ters and easily adjusted at
$3.9S and up
weighs by ounces up to "a lbs.
Special at-S1.19
Family size wood-frame
Clothes Wringers. One number
specially priced for Acorn Day
at-$29S
Tennis Rackets in weights for
boys and girls-5Oc and 75c
Adults sizes-$1.25 and $1.75
Mrs. Potts Sad Irons, full size
with wood handle and steel
stand. Set S1.OO.
$3.50 Steel braced Ironing
Table, special at-$1.95
Large Croquet Sets in many
sizes, one special at-9Sc.
75c Seamless 17-qt. Granite
enamel Dish Pans-perfect
goods at each-39c
Choice of one line of fine steel
pairing knives worth Csc each at
loo
Others at 1Oc and 15c
Combination Offer-Triangle
O'Cedar Mop with handle and
one bottle of Oil and One Dust
less Dust Cloth, ALL for-79c
Make the children happy, buy
them a pair of Roller Skates at
-69c
Seamless Indurated Fiber
Water Pals, no hoops to drop
off, cannot rust. Special at
$50
One lot of Jap-a-Lac-not all
colors at Half Price
$2.OO-10-qt. Seamless Alum
mum Preserving Kettles-$1.39
Thin blown Table Tumblers
sell regularly at s1.00 the dozen,
SIX for-39c
Oil or Gas Stove Toasters,
slice size-9c each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Bed Spread Specials

S4x96 Honeycomb Spreads
with scallops and cut corners.
1895 values-S2.95
S6X96 Satin Spreads, scalloped
special values.
$3.50 Spreads for. S3.35
$3.50 Spreads for. .S4.25
1918 Spreads for. $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
BARGAINS In Millinery

For Acorn Day Only-One lot of Trimmed Hats
black and colors at choice for-$1 .OO
$500 to $500 Trimmed, special at-$3.OO.
$3.50 to $1OOO-Trimmed Hats, special 90.
Sport Hats in white and colors special at-$1 to 49,