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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Some publishers of periodicals have
of late years made a practice of ship
ping their publications by express to
a central point and having them han
died there by private agents. A bill has
been introduced in congress compell-
ing such publishers to patronize the
postoffice service. Yet the govern
ment complains that it carries second
class matter at a loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

!. One of the numerous ways in which
Canada has shown its readiness to
meet emergencies created by the war.
is in tearing up long sections of rail-
way track in the Dominion. to provide
the allied forces on the western front
in Europe with needed transportation
lines, according to the Popular Me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

The slaughter of the proposed con-
stitutional amendment providing for a
graduated system of taxation will not
cause much worry among the taxpay
ers. What they would like to see is
the passage of some measure which
will reduce taxation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
THE MIMIC.

She's like a saucy magpie-
It's needless to define
And in her captivating way,
Not too busy at her play
To mimic every word We say
This little elf of mine
She opes her big eyes brightly
To greet the morning sun;
And mocks the donkey Ger the way.
The birds who greet the newborn day,
The ROSTERS crow, the horses neigh,
And knows them, everyone.
She is a busybody.
And If the truth were known.
As she the paths of play pursue
She finds the time for mischief, too.
But you don't mind that much, do you.
When she's your very own?
Lester ]. Skidmore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

s If it become necessary for the Unit
sed States to get into the war we might
get some pointers from Canada on
how to do it, Our neighbor not only
is in but she is in deep with both men
and money. The Canadians are doing
much of the hard fighting on the
Somme front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

A young American who returned
from London recently corresponded
with Bernard Shaw, and happening to
meet him at a Fabian gathering he
shyly made himself known to the
great man. The latter invited him to
lunch. Overwhelmed with pleasure
and the diffidence of youth, the
American heSitated a moment to
phrase a suitable reply, and Mr.. Shaw
pretended to believe it was because
of his reputation a vegetarian.
You need not be afraid" he said;
I'VE always have plenty of dead
bodies for my wife to eat"-Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
WHATCHAMA COLUMN
OsTRICHES.
By "GNf."

Whoever invented ostriches real
lied what fool animals they were
and fitted them up with stomachs
to cope with the situation. The
ostrich can digest whatever he can
swallow. Beans or buckshot, it is
all the same to them.
Hardware store spells restaurant
to him. And his idea of rich food
is a twenty dollar gold piece.
If you are troubled by an extra
or superfluous ostrich at any time,
steer him up against a meal of rat
tail files and egg-beaters. Throw
in a package of unsheathed safety
pins. bundle of cog wheels and a
box of ice picks and you've got him.
He may survive, but he won't
laugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

AS time goes on the people of the
United States will place a higher es-
climate on the worth, the character
and the efficiency of General Funston
4 han they have ever done before He
Nwas truly big man. He did big
things without bluff or buster. He
was never a grandstander and did not
5press agent himself He was a model
Afor the young men of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

There may be way to stop all war
sbutit has not been discovered. Even
an international league for the en-
sforcement of peace would not prevent
conditions similar to those existing in
F1he United States in the early sixties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Peace has its expenses no less than
war. 1t has cost Uncle Sam large
sum to maintain amicable relations
with Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

stenographer for doing too much writ
ing. Therefore, reasons the Cleveland
Leader. it couldn't have been an
American stenographer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

In June. 1914, Gavrilo Prinzip
fired revolver that has set the
world on fire. This shows what a mis-
ttake it is to carry a gun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

tree fun of fairies, each painting an
apple as fast as he could
Ihen when their paint gave out
they climbed down slowly. laid fha
brushes where they found them and
went to bed.
In the morning the Queen walked
up while the fairies were still sleep-
ing and missing her paints she hunted
around to see what the fairies might
have done.
When she came under the old an
pie tree she saw what had hapneneS,
The apples instead of being a nice
even green were red and yellow ana
streaked and striped In the SUNSHINE
tney looked so gay and bright that
the Queen was glad they were pa;nfed
and she waved her wand over then,
ana apples have been bright coIored
ram Judson.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

War is more wasteful expensive
and harmful than either tobacco or
whisky. Why are there no laws any
where in the world prohibiting war?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Both houses of congress, finally
'have passed the bill granting Ameri-
scan citizenship to the people of Porto
sRico. This is a just action long de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
DINNER STORIES

A nervous man at the opera sat
behind a pair of those persons who
explain the plot until his endurance
was exhausted. Then he leaned for
ward and said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Her Hat.
A bit of fur. bit of lace,
A tiny little feather,
Are fashioned with a pretty grace
And fitted altogether
And made a thing so fair to see
That one observes in wonder
Its loveliness-Or can 1t be
The eyes that gaze from under?
Tho planned with every dainty art,
A simple little bonnet,
How can it hope to win the heart,
Whatever be upon it?
The loneliness it seems to own,
No furs or lace bestow it;
No other thing that this alone
The lovely face below it!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Wash and place sweet potatoes in
hot oven ten minutes, remove and
when cooled one can peel them with
out particle of waste, after which
they can be placed in with the roast.
This saves time as the skins come off
as quickly as from cooked Irish pota-
toes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

- The hungry New York East siders
are likely to have plenty or else be
starved to death before a congression-
al investigating committee would get
anywhere with its probe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

The gowns which women will wear
this year are said to resemble a sand
.wich-chicken, of course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
Elbows.


Everybody has elbows and especi-
ally famous people so that OCCASION
ally they can rub them with the
masses. The elbow is a symbol of
democracy and if people hadn't dis
covered how to rub them we might
still be living in an age of fuedalism.
The elbow is very useful and some
people who haven't a brain in their
heads elbow their way thru life and
don't seem to mind the difference.
Science has frequently been asked
what people would have done if they
had no elbows and has explained the
battling question in this way-they
would probably have something else
just like them. The elbow is a valu-
able organ. or member, and if you
have an arm to cut off you will need
an elbow on it so that the arm can
be cut off either above or below the
elbow. Elbows are of all sorts, such
as ragged, wrinkled, shiny and rheu-
matte. Elbows are well enough in
their way, but a great nuisance at
quick lunch counters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

The seaside resort season soon will
be at hand and then the sea serpenl
may give place TO the submarine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Onions in some localities have
leached almost prohibitive prices.
But garlic is cheaper and smells
BOULDER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
HOUSEHOLD HINTS



Chicken With Creole Sauce-One
pint boiled chicken and veal chopped
together; one pint canned tomatoes,
three sweet peppers Gre h or
canned), one-fourth pound ham
chopped fine. four tablespoons flour,
half bay leaf, one tablespoon chopped
parsley, one-half teaspoon salt, one
small onion chopped fine, two table
spoons butter or bacon drippings. Let
simmer one-half hour slowly. Serve
hot with mashed potatoes.
Chicken la King-Stew large
chicken until tender Dice the nice
parts, add half pound mushrooms and
one red and one green pepper; serve
on crisp toast. This will ser-e six
people nicely, and is fine to serve for
club refreshments, etc
Hamburg Cream-Five eggs, one
lemon, one-quarter pound sugar Mix
the juice and grated rind of the lemon
with the sugar and yolks of the
eggs. AS soon as it comes to a boil
stir the whites of the eggs well beat
en- and take quickly from the fire and
serve in glasses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
Today's Sheer.

Many a man speaks of his better
judgment when he means his better
half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT
81 Roy Z. MOULTON.
Health Hint.

Smoke in moderation,
That's the best of stunts.
Never smoke of eigarets
Three or four at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

Patriotism joins with religion IN
constrain;ng the churches to action
with respect to their immigrants. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-23

very genius of the nation is imperilled
by this invading army of foreigners
except they be led into an acceptance
world.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
NORTHWEST MEDINA co.
BEEBETOWN

Gertrude Brown of Elyria has been
spending few days with her aunt
Mrs. Geo. Swinburn.
The county convention of the W. C.
I. D. will be held at the F. W. B
church, May "a and 25.
Elizabeth Mayer was called to Les.
ter last Friday, on account of hel
niece being very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton of Benefits
Corners and MIR. ana Mrs. Schmidt Of
Berea were Sunday visitors ut I'd
Behner's.
Charles and Albert Baisch and Min.
ME Scheue have been visiting at the
home Of John Baisch.
Mrs. Nancy White and Mary White
are spending the week with Mrs. VIM
Hoyt.
Doris Hance Of Columbia spent the
weekend with Beulah Todd.
Western Balfour has sold his farm
to Cleveland parties.
Mrs. Nellie Ring has bought tn,
old Smith place; she moved onto las
week.
A fine crowd at church Sunday
Better have the orchestra again. The,
did fine and surely were appreciated.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
VALLEY CITY

The long life of Mrs. Caroline Metz
ger, aged II years, 1 month and 20
days, was brought to it's close on Mon
day, May IA. The deceased was a ma
tive Of Stuttgart, Germany, where she
was born March 3, 184O, the second
Of three children Of Frederick and
Katherine Morlock. With her par
|ents she came to America when babe
in arms. March 26, 1856, she be-
came the wife Of Emmanuel Metzger,
and to them was born nine children,
one Of whom died in infancy and a
son, Fred, passing away at the age oi
eight 81. The seven surviving chill.
dren are, G. a., w. e., A. j., and
Geo. Metzger Of Liverpool, Timothy,
Mrs, Mary Austin and Mrs. Emma
Knisley Of Cleveland; thirteen grand
children, four great-granchildren and
two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Ulmer of
Of Henry county, o., also survive. Fu-
neral services were held at the Liver
pool Lutheran church, Wednesday,
May 16, Rev. Kuehner officiating.
Edwin Krause, who has been travel
ing in Wisconsin in the interest OF
dairy products, is home for the sum-
'mer.
! Lucy and Lorena Scheelhas have re-
turned home from Roswell, N. M. for
a short stay with their parents. Lucy
and Lorena have been in the soutn-
west about two years.
Ella Muntz of Cleveland is making
"a weeks stay with his mother, Mrs.
VIM. Muntz.
Little Emma Hess, who has been at
the home Of F. A. Weidner for the
past thirteen weeks, returned home
with her father last Sunday.
There will be English services az
Zion's Lutheran church next Sunday.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Thomas Andrews attended tAs
M. 3. church in Spencer last Sunday
to hear the preaching by the supern-
tendent, Rev. DR.. Orcott.
The section boss on the Northern
Ohio has moved from Spencer into The
residence of Mrs. Jonas Markley.
Mr.. Sidney Auble, wife and littoO
son motored over from Lodi last Sun
day and spent the day with his sist4-.,
Mrs. DR.. Schreffler.
MIR. Thomas Howard of Risley Wis
tied friends in this locality Sunday.
Fred Wolf, wife and baby Jennie Of
Akron, visited from Saturday till Nom
day with his parents, Mr.. and MA
A. X. Wolf.
The LADIES' Aid society, which servA
ed refreshments at Mrs. Overs saOS,
met with great success.
Mrs. Christie called on Mrs. Smith
last Sunday.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
MALLET CREEK

Miss Esther Town, accompanied by
Miss Zelma Felmer of Cleveland and
Miss Mabelle Richardson Of Oberlin
spent the weekend at Rev. w. o
Towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Starr and Geo
Starr, wife and daughter, attended Q
circus in Cleveland Saturday.
Geo. Mckee is attending Holster
sale in New York.
Ned Alexander has enlisted.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Indoe and Mr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Lance were il
Cleveland Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Sloan returned
to Mallet Creek Sunday evening. Mr.
Sloan has been engaged for anothe,
year as principal for Mt. Dora publ
schools.
Mrs. Mariner Of Wexford county
Mich, is spending few days wit
Mrs. Lula D. Wilson.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18

Every first and third Sunday Of every
month the services will be conducted
In the English language.
Mrs. Celia Collins Of Cleveland is
here at the home Of her father, Louis
Weber.
All those having invitations to the
alumni banquet are requested to mail
the reply card to the secretary at oncv,
so arrangements can be made for the
supper.
The Maccabees will give hard time
pedro party, May 20. Prizes will be
given, followed by refreshments and
dancing. This is for everybody to
come and enjoy themselves.
Mrs. J. Cary of Brooklyn, o., Mrs.
L. Humphrey Of Geneva, o., and Mr..
and Mrs. L. Beachy of Cleveland, were
callers at Mrs. R. E. Carrs, Wednes-
day.
Mr.. F. G. Schaeffer and wife, John
"A. Sailer and wife and Henry Hoef-
fer and wife, attended the funeral Of
John A. Hoeffler, late of Cleveland on
last Saturday. Mr.. Hoeffler was q
former resident of Valley City for
many years.
Mr.. Arthur Hauck has been employ
ed as chauffer by the Green Line Bus
Co. for the summer.
DR.. Appleby spent Monday in Cleve,
land.
Mr.. Arthur Gienke Of Akron spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Mr.. R. E. Carr went to Cleveland OF
Monday to play with the champion
chess player Of Ohio.
Mr.. A. W. Hoppe and family attend
ed the funeral Of Edward Killip a
Grafton, o., last Saturday.
| Mr.. Fred Feist was home from Ken
last Sunday for a short visit.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18

SOUTHWEST MEDINA COUNTY
(cpntinued On pare %
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
LODI

What might have been a serious a.
cident occurred Tuesday, when TIN
buggy Of Mrs. Danny Kline was over
turned on the square at Lodi. NrR
Kline escaped unhurt, and the rig was
undamaged.
B. & o. guard Brokaw arrested two
men on the w. & L. E. right Of way
Tuesday and they were locked up over
night. Wednesday morning they said
they had been promised several days
work by the Hotr- Warner Co., and
were waiting for the work to begin.
Their story being confirmed, they
were allowed to 60 free.
H. c. Jason returned to the We0t
on Thursday. He expects to stop
over at Ft. Wayne and Chicago.
Leroy Smith, Ralph Grannis and
Clyde Inman have reported at the Of
ficets' training camp. A number Of
others have enlisted.
The Wisselgreen property in ElyriA
Street was sold Saturday by R. J.
Howe to c. A. Switzer. Mr.. Switzer
will move into his new home about thu
first Of June.
A fine program is arranged for the
afternoon Of Decoration day. ~
The 12x2O flag is here and as soon
as the pole is set we will have dedl-
cation. All that signed up for pay
ments, please pay R. J. Howe.
| Lodi high school defeated Rittman
9 to s. Wednesday and Seville 10 10
8 Friday.
Lodi is again in line for county baso
ball. Any team in the county is IN
vited to communicate for games.
Herman Hipp purchased the N. O.
} Over property, corner Of Acadamy
and Wooster streets.
DR.. E. L. Crum is moving his build.
ing this week. ,.
Curtiss & Huston have secured the
! contract for the plumbing of the new
home of DIR. Crum. This will be thu
l largest private plumbing job ever dons
: in Lodi, if not in the county.
; Last year was the banner year fol
, the Horr-W Warner Co. This year the
, prospects for a large crop look fine.
Onions are up and cultivators are at
; work.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
LAFAYETTE
Deferred letter.

Mrs. Richardson has returned from
Barberton, where she was attending
the funeral of her father, John Mung,
aged S5 years. He leaves an aged
wife, four boys and 1 girl to mourn
his demise.
E. S. Richie died Sunday morning
of pneumonia, aged 81 years. He
leaves wife and one son George Of
Lansing, Mich, and Mrs. Pearson,
who resides with them.
Walter Pearson of Akron was
here attending the funeral Of his
grandfather, E. S. Richie.
G. E. Lance is still confined in the
house with throat trouble.
Capt. Clark is still under the doc
tors care,
Mrs. W. M. Schlechty is little bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. Richie is moving on the farm
with Mrs. Winifred Johnson.
Frank Vilk has been appointed
game warden Of this district and he
says those who violate the game and
fish laws will be severely dealt with.
Art Young, our constable, is some
sleeper. He went to sleep Saturday
evening and woke up Monday morn
| ing. Seeing his neighbor at work,
he went and informed him that he
was violating the laws Of man and
God. When he was convinced It was
Monday, Art said, "Well, I'll bs
durned." I
Chas. Miller Of Cleveland spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Judge Schlech
lty. he says he was married the 21st
Of April TO Mrs. Wilmer Of Cleveland.
The drillers on the second gas vel
on Geo. Ballasch's farm are down
about 1900.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
GARDEN ISLE

John Kline, who underwent sur
gical operation at the Smith Soth-
ard hospital at Lodi, Tuesday, is get
ting along as well as can be expected.
His operation was successful, and may
he regain his good health and soon be
able to be brought to his home, is
the wish Of his many, many friends.
Lawrence Clinker went to Barber
ton Sunday night again, to take up
his work in the shop, after. being laid
up couple of weeks with the measles.
Miss Grace Dallinger of Akron is
spending couple of weeks visiting
her sister, Mrs. Edgar Barnard.
Mrs. A. Park of Ashland was a
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sadly
Kline and family Sunday.
Merrill Keener and family moved to
Lodi Tuesday.
Miss Hazel Clinker has the measles,
but is getting along fine.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18
RIVER CORNERS

Mrs. John Firestone Of Spencer Wis
tied her aunt and uncle, Dr.. and Mrs,
SchrefHer last Friday
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-02-16
Free Flower Seed
Hastings Catalogue
Tells You About u

No matter whether you farm on a
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers in a small way, you need
Hastings 1917 Seed Catalog. It's
ready now and we have a copy for
you absolutely free. il you ask for it,
mentioning the name Of this paper.
In addition to showing you about all
the varieties of vegetables, farm
grass. clover and flower seeds, this
catalog tells how you can get free five
splendid varieties Of easily grown, yet
beautiful flowers, with which to beau
tify your home surroundings.
Good seeds of almost every kind
are scarce this season, and you can't
afford to take chances in your seed
supply. Hastings Seeds are depend
able seeds, the kind you can always
depend on having ''good luck" with.
You are going to garden or farm
this spring. Why not insure success
so far as possible by starting with
the right seed? Don't take chances
that you do not have to.
Write today for Hastings 1917
Catalog. It's free and will both inter.
est and help you to succeed in 1917.
III. G. HASTINGS CO., SeedsHsn,
Atlanta, Gas-AdVt.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-02-16
County Happsnings
RIFT

Miss Lula Bell returned home
Sunday after weeks visit TO her
sister, Mrs. ] E Matthews below
DeSoto.
A rice crowd attended services at
New Hope Sunday. Glad to see 50
many come again.
All the young people are antici-
pating a jolly time at the Valentine
party Wednesday nightat the home
OF Mrs. A r Bessenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. J + Matthews spent
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. S N
Jones, Jr.
Mrs. Emory Suggs is spending
this week in Albany, the guests Of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Jones Of Les
lie spent Sunday at the home Of
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D G Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. r X Forester were
the pleasant guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
ID G Jones Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S NJ Jones, Jr. Miss
Elva Stewart and Mrs. J A Tucker
were shopping in Americas Satur.
day afternoon.
The children Of Rift school rem
dered a nice little program Monday
afternoon in honor Of the great
Abraham LincoIn's birthday and
also Georgia Day.
Miss Annie Lou Jones, Mesdames
ID G Jones and S NJ Jones, il. will
attend the Woodmen circle oyster
supper in Leslie Tuesday evening.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-02-16

pie paid zoe for Cosmopolitan than
had ever III its history purchased tile
magazine at l5e.
How such a magazine ean be pro-
duced, sold for zoe and pay 4 pro-
fit to the producers is a modern M
dustrial problem, especially wien
the editor has among his writer's
Gouverner Morris, Robert w.
Chambers, John Galswortlly, Jack
London, Edith Wharton, Owen
Johnson, Elizabeth Robins, Amelie.
Rives and Flinor Glyn. The maya
zine is profusely illustrated by the
greatest Of modern artists, and its
tremendous sale is only an added
proof Of the American public's
thorough appreciation of quality
product at any price.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-02-16

Slime Ferguson hasn't found his
pipe, poor boy! Pipe and sweet
heart both gone. and it's raining
besides Pleasant Hill correspond
ence in Tolbotton New Era -Tele-
graph.
Master J. F. Pruett, the Editor
Of Pruetts Weekly Journal, has got
the measles and cant go down to
the Journal Office SO Miss Rupert
Rowland Of the lee County Journal
and Master J. G. Pruett devil Of
Pruetts Weekly Journal will have
to get it out for him.