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

Last winter, Druggist C. C. Shaler,
of Lawrence. Kansas, presented Mrs.
Kneip with her first jar of Vick's
Vap-O-Rub Salve, with the request that
she give this preparation q thorough
trial and report the results. At that
time Vap-O-Rub was just being intro
duced liz Missouri and Kansas from the
South
Mrs. Kneip reports as follows-"Last
winter, my four children, aged from
two to eleven years. were sick nearly
all winter with bad colds, and I had
the greatest trouble keeping them from
having pneumonia. Had the doctor
several times. l kept onion poultices
on the two youngest for a week
once. About that time got my first
jar of Vap-O-Rub. OF course, my faith
in it was weak, but it didn't take long
for me to think differently, as it re-
heved them soon. ] rubbed it on their
chests and on their backs between the
shoulder blades. Then warmed a fan
mel cloth real hot and put it on, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
CANKER WORMS THICK
Commissioner Porter Issues Another
Warming to Protect Shade Trees.

The annual warning to protect your
trees against the canker worm Is be-
ing issued by Commissioner w. l.. Por-
ter Mr.. Citizen is advised as soon as
the cold snaps permits to sally forth
and .girdle his treets with tar paper
bands. as the canker worm gives every
indication of selecting the spring for
grand offensive against Topeka
trees.
1.-The bands may be bought at prac-
ically any drug store and in down.
town department stores" Porter says,
land right now is the time to protect
the trees
The city has just completed the pro-
lection of the trees in its parks. Seven
hundred and seventy-five of them
have been carefully girdled with the
protective bands in readiness for the
onslaught, at a total cost of s105.S5
That the protection is needed is test-
fled to by Reinisch. superintendent OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

tons may be wonderfully benefited by fol-
lowing the simple rules. Here is the pre-
scription: Go to any active drug store
and get bottle of Bon Optic tab,ets Drop
one on-Opto tablet In a fourth of glass
OF water and allow to dissolve. With this
liquid battle the eyes two to four times
daily. You should notice your eyes clear
up perceptibIy right from the start and In
Illumination will quickly disappear. II your
eyes are bothering you, even a little, take
late Many hopelessIy blind might have
In time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to
whom the above article was submitted
said. The Bon-Opto 10 a very remarkabIs
remedy. Its constituent ingredients are well
known to eminent eye specialists and wide
~ prescribed by them. The manufacturers
guarantee II to strengthen eyesfght SO per
cent in one weeks time in many instances
or refund the money. 1t can be obtained
from any good Druggist and 10 one Of the
very few preparations I feel shouid be
kept on hand for regular use In almost
every family" 1t IL sold in Topeka by Geo
w Stansfield. and other drug stores.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
4 Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa. DO you wear glasses?
Are you a victim Of eye strain other eye
weaknesses: II SO. you will be glad TO
know that according to DIR. Lewis there is
real hope for you. Many whose eyes were
failing say they have had their eyes re-
stored through the principle of this won
derful free prescription One man says,
after trying 1T: Il WAS almost blind
read everything without any glasses and
my eyes do not water any more. At night
fine all the time. 1t was like miracle TO
me-. A lady who used il says: The at
mosphere seemed hazy with or without
glasses. but after using this prescription
for fifteen days everything seems clear. 1
can even read fine print without glasses"
1t is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them In reason-
able time and mutitudes more will be able
to strengthen their eyes to be spared
the trouble and expense of every getting
glasses. Eye troubles of many deserip-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02

then they would go to sleep and sleep
well. I even used it for my husband
once when he came home with a bad
cold. 1t relieved him in one night.
/ believe in the right kind OF medi-
cines taken internally when needed,
but Vap-O-Rub is the best thing /
have ever used
In the South every one uses yick's
Vap-O-Rub in place of internal medi-
cines for all forms of cold troubles
from head colds, asthmatic and ca
tarrhal troubles, down to deep chest
colds, sore throat, bronchitis or in
cipient pneumonia. Vap-O-Rub has a
two fold action. When applied over
the throat and chest the body heat re-
leases the ingredients in the form of
yapors. These vapors are inhaled
with each breath all night long, loos-
ening the phlegm and clearing the air.
passages. In addition, Vap-O-Rub is
absorbed through and stimulates the
skin, taking out the tightness and
soreness, and aiding the vapors in
hailed to relieve the congestion. Three
sizes, Csc. SOC or $1.00. A liberal
sample free On request. The Wick
Chemical Company, Greensboro, N. C.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
PAIN GONE! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small
trial bottle of old, penetrating
"St. Jacobs OIL"
Stop dosing" Rheumatism.

Stop ''dosing" Rheun.atism.
It's pain only: not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment Rub
soothing, penetrating st Jacobs OH
right on the tender spot" and by the
time YOU say Jack Robinson-out
comes the rheumatic pain and dis
tress st Jacobs Oil' is harmless
rheumatism Iniment which never dis
appoints and doesn't burn the skin.
1t takes pain. soreness and stiffness
from aching joints, muscles and
bones; stops sciatica. lumbago, back
ache and neuralgia
Timber up, Get a small trial bot
tie of old-time, honest st Jacobs
DIR from any drug store. and in a
moment. you'l be free from pains,
aches and stiffness Don't suffer-
Rub rheumatism away.-Advertise-
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
GUARD BIG CANAL
Uncle sam Also Taking Precaution
Against German Plotting.

Washington, Feb because of
the possibilities of danger from the
present international situation, army
officials have taken steps for extra
precautions at the Panama canal, it
was learned today.
Stronger watches have been placed
over The locks since Tuesday" lest
there be some attempt to damage
them. and thus make the whole canal
system useless.
Special care is being taken thruout
the country to guard against any Ger
man plotting, and secret service men
are keeping tabs on any possible con-
sDira cieS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
HOT TEA BREAKS
A COLDETRY THIS

Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it. Hamburger Brust Thee, at
any pharmacy Take tablespoonful
of the tea, put cup of boiling water
upon il, pour through sieve and
drink a teacup full at any time. 1t is
the most effective way to break a cold
and cure grip, as it opens the pores,
relieving congestion. Also looSenS the
bowels, thus breaking a cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege-
table, therefore Observation-Disclosures
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
PENSION TO TEACHERS
Ross Advocates Many Innovations in
Address at Chanute Today.

Chanute, Kan, Feb. 2.-Free text
books; pensions for teachers disabled
by age or impaired health; free high
school buttons for all who want to
attend high school; larger unit of
taxation for rural schools; and longer
terms of employment for school sup
erintendents, principals and teachers
are among the things being urged by
the educational forces of the state, ac-
cording to w. D. Ross, state superin-
tendent Of public instruction, who ad-
dressed the Southeastern Kansas
Teachers association at it's opening
session here this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
Lawrence Mother Treats Her
ChiIdren'S Colds Externally
This Careful Mother Finds Way Keep Her Four Children
Free from Colds Without Use
Flannel Jackets.

Mrs. Lena kneip, 54f Perry ST., Re-
ports Results Following Her Use Of
Vap-O-Rub.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
WHY HAIR FALLS OUT

Dandruff causes a feverish irritation
of the scalp, the hair roots shrink,
loosen and then the hair comes out
fast To stop falling hair at once and
rid the scalp of every particle of dan
druff, get a 25-cent bottle of Dan
derine at any drug store. pour a little
in your hand and rub well into the
scalp. After a few applications all
dandrutf disappears and the hair stops
coming out.-Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
THE TOPEKA JoURNAL-FRIDAY EVENING FEBRU

city parks. ION one small rec in
Ghildren's park on the West SIKH
street road" he says, I'VE found Sky
five female canker worms. = In the
canker worm family the female of the
species is deadlier than the male, For
one lone feminine canker worm with
her numerous progeny, does not deem
contest between herself and the
LEAKAGE of a large tree an unequal con-
fest nv apV means
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02

quality Of material, in tailoring, in
SO standard, that you can pass them for face
When sell them for LESS than regular prices it's
money ourselves by holding the goods overthe prices
policy to clear away all stocks in the for
give this extra profit to you Act NOW while you
coats at these REDUCED prices; anticipate your flu
ture needs NOW, for all clothing will be much
HIGHER in price next fall and winter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
$500 Boys Mackinaws-$3.9

$0.OO BOYS MackInaWS-:
Every mother should keep her boy warm and
advantage of this big sale of Boys Fancy
Mackinaws-worth Son sale tomorrow
Boys Corduroy Knockers in dark brown and
with belt straps Special. Observation-Disclosures.
Juvenile Wash Suits in styles, made
heavy gaatea and repps. Special.
Boy; Flannel Shirts-Tan, brown and blue;
Boys and Girls Flannel Lined Leather Gaun
Mittens with fancy and elastic cuffs. Special. :.
Boys $1.50 Madras and Soisette Dress Shirts;
color IL to Ia u collar Special.
Boys Wool Sweater COats-Blue, gray and re,
large shawl collar; also V neck styles. Special
Boys and Girls Guaranteed Fast Black Hose
-. .
Odd Lot of Boys Knicker PANTS to 10 veal
Special. Observation-Disclosures. Observation-Disclosures.
0nQ.ThirS off on all boys and juvenile
OAAN AsAA u vi included
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
Dickinson Pioneer Is Dead.

Chapman, Kan, Feb Mrs. Ju-
dith Kelly, age eight-nine years and
one of the earliest settlers of this
community, was buried this week She
was the oldest woman in this part of
Dickinson county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-02
VzC.n @2NzzS@RWB1 xEAZYE

Some one wants that which
you do not. A small ad in the
State Journal want columns sat-
iSfies both.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
LUMBER INDUSTRY
SECOND LARGEST
Smelling Leads in State
Nineteen Breweries.

Helena, March 7.--l.umbering, aside
from smelling. is The most important
manufacturing industry in Montana.
according to the biennial report of w.
j. Swindlehurst. commissioner OF la
Dor and industry. A compilation Of
the horsepower used in the various
manufactures gives total of s9,34s,
There is invested in saw mills ST.
6o6.750 with a daily capacity of 2.515,-
GIG feet and a yearly capacity OF 37a,-
635,sS5 feet. ..
The report says sl.1a4,406 Is invest
cd in logging and $92a.700 in planning
mills. There are 10 breweries.
Montana has nine meat packing and
Strengthening plants. Invested in the
business Is $5SS.O0N. There are 1G
brick plants, 40 power laundries and
53 flour mills. There are 80 smelters,
coneentrators teaching and cyanide
plants in the state. employing 3.4sl
skilled and 4.740 unskilled men. IN =
vested in the plants is s2s.sT6.aoo.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
SHOWN
BY SHIP S. BUILDERS 'u|!|||L|
Agree to Speed Up Con
struction of War YES
sells ut Fair Profit.
aSllington, /,

Washington, March 7.-American
ship builders engaged on government
work entered into an agreement with
Secretary Daniels today to accept new
contracts at a flat rate of 10 per cent
net profit and pledged cooperation to
the fullest extent of the ability in
rushing to completion the navy's con-
struction program.
Virtually all larger private plants in
the country were represented in the
conference. The builders, who have
been netting from 20 to so per cent on
merchant steamers, said they were
willing to turn to government con-
tracts at 10 per cent as a patriotic
duty and the secretary on his part
agreed to protect them from undue
loss. AS a result for the present at
least, the government will not con-
slider exercising the authority given by
congress to commander plants
The companies repre.,cnted today
will furnish Secretary Daniels not later
than Monday with schedules of all
| commercial work in their yards OF
| for which they have contracted. De-
| tails of the capitalization of each con-
cern, its fixed charges, material con-
tracts, plans Of plants and yards show
ing possibility of enlargements; and the
| number cf employees will be included
Secretary Daniels said the list OF
fsubjects to be covered in the state
| ments had been worked out with the
| intention OF supplying all information
a prospective purchaser of the plants
| would require.
All of the conferences and other pre-
liminary measures are preparatory to
the issuing by President Wilson of d
proclamation declaring that national
| emergency exists which requires the
use of the unusual powers granted
him by congress to hasten naval con-
struction. After that step has been
taken the emergency fund of more
than s1oo,ooo,ooo provided for the pur-
pose will be available to pay for high
speed construction and the department,
will be in position to require any
ship builder or manufacturer, to begir
at once, on work assigned to him.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
BELOIT CO-EDS O. X.
CHOICE OF ROBERTS

Beloit. Wis, March 7-tSpecial)--
Because the college cheer leader was
elected by mere men last week. the
Beloit college girls demanded that the
election be repeated on Tuesday. And
David Roberts OF Missoula, Mont. a
sophomore who was chosen by men
students to engineer the college yells,
had to be elected all over again, with
the co-eds as well as the men voting.
1t wasn't the choice OF cheer leaders
the girls objected to. they said. bu,
the principle OF not having "women's
rights in the election.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
INFLUX OF SETTLERS
FOR MONTANA SEEN

st. Paul, March 7.---Tne crop record
of Montana during the past few years
ana the amount of land in the state
available for farming, Is making that
state the objective point of many set :
tiers, who. according 10 passenger and
immigration officials of railroads oi
the northwest. are beginning an influx
which will be the greatest since the
land rushes Of pioneer days.
1t WAS announced here today that
land seeker rates, for parties of five
or more, will be effective every Satur-
day, beginning this week. Home
seekers rates, west, hitherto IN eff.
feet on the first and third Tuesdays o,
the month are now on sale every Tues
day.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
EXTRA SESSION SURE
SAYS LEADER KITCHIN

Washington, March T.--When Rep
rcsentative kitchin, the Democratic
leader OF the house, left for home to-
day his parting information to his
colleagues was that an extra session
OF congress would be called not later
than the middle of May. Mr.. Kitchin
had been in conference with President
the conference. although cabinet
member was authority for the state
mcnt yesterday that an extra session
is unlikely before the first OF June or
the last of May"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
SAY GERMANY MAY
ANNOUNCE TERMS

Havre, France, March Tho Ger
man government, according to infor-
nation received here through conf
Dental agents, Is considering the pub
iication OF Germany's terms of peace.
Under these terms Belgium would be
declared independent. subject only Ia
permanent German garrisons at Ant
werp, Iiege and Namur and to the
control by Germany Of ports and rail-
ways. Belgium under the terms, would
nave no national army. but would bc
policed by gendarmerie.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
Alternatives
for President

Washington. March III prcsi-
dent Wilson takes new action in
the situation resulting from Ger
many's unrestricted warfare, 1t will
probably be one of these rour steps: I
% The arming of American
merchantmen by the government in
spite of the old statutes constructed
by some officials to prohibit such
action; (s) the conveying OF the
vessels by warships; t3) the i'm
mediate calling for an extra ses-
sion of congress: or (4) the plac-
Ing of American shMs desiring to
pass through the daIlger zone under
government control.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08

promise. He suggested that the min
listers of the dominions, who arc In
England, should be called in to act
as medi;,tors. and rerort to parliament.
"Foolcd Once"
John Redmond, the Nationalist lead :
or, immediately took the floor and de-
c}ared In no uncertain terms that he
would have nothing to do with further
negotiations; he and his followers, he
said. had been fooled once before. After
y brief speech, he withdrew from the
house and his adherents and the Ma
tionalists went into conference.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
APPROVAL or cRoNNA.

Gronna's action in opposing the
armed neutrality bill in congress was
approved in a telegram sent to the
North Dakota senator yesterday signed
by 300 citizens Of Warwick. according
to dispatch received here tonight
from the COMMITTEE of Warwick. :.
The town is credited with popula-
ton Of 500.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
Service
Applied to All
Postlnaste ers
Announcement Sets Effective
Date at April storm
of Protest.

Washington, March 7.-Postmaster
General Burleson announced today that
after April J. the appointment of all
postmasters of the first, second and
third class would be subject to COM
petitive examinations. Nominations
will be sent to the senate as in the
past, but in making the selections the
president will be guided by the results
OF examinations and will send in the
names at the head of the lists.
Whether the civil service commission
under which the fourth class post
masters are now named, will conduct
the examinations has not been deter
mined.
Presidents Order.
The presidents forthcoming order
will provide for Il form of modified
civil service classification under which
all vacancies, whether caused bD res
ignation, removal or death will be
filled by competitive examination.
Those 11ready in the service will con-
tinue without examination until the
]
expiration of the four years term be-
ginning with their last appointment
and will then, it Is understood, have 10
undergo the competitive test.
A hornets nest was stirred up by the
announcement at the capitol where
scores of members were. in their Of
fices preparing to leave for home. The
order was roundly denounced be-
! cause some of the Democratic leaders
! and several members construed it as
move to get combined Democratic
and Republican support in a politically
uncertain house. "
congressmen Object.
The postmaster general is quoted
as having told objecting congressman
1t was too late to protest as the order
had been determined upon and would
be carried out. He intimated that he
was not the author of it, but it was a
measure Of efficiency and economy.
A majority Of the Republicans joined
| with Democrats recently in rejecting a
proposition for putting all postmasters
under the civil service, when an
| amendment to that effect was offered
to an appropriation bill in the house
| although Republican Leader Mann and
a few others favored it. s&
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
POTATOES FALL SEVEN
CENTS POUND IN N. Y

New York, March Z. - Further re-
duetions In the price of potatoes and
other commodities were reported today
as result of efforts of the various
organizations at work here to lower the
cost of living.
Potatoes which sold for IL cents per
pound ten days ago, were offered to-
day at five cents per pound.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
KILL "ORY" CHANCES

st. Paul, March THE house of
the Minnesota legislature today by n
vote OF 81 to Al. indefinitely postponed
action on the Anderson statutory pro-
hibition law and killed any chancellor
further legislation at this session to
abolish the liquor traffic.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
HARVESTER TRUST:
R|ESTRA|NS R ST ] TRADE
Gregory Threatens Govern
ment Control if Compa-
ny Is Not Dissolved.

Washington, March Tin reargu-
ment before the supreme court today
of the federal dissolution suit against
the International Harvester company,
Attorney General Gregory personally
presented the governments reason for
seeking disintergration of the so called
trust. He declared that If the intent
of congress TO prohibit undue concen- :
tration of capital and restraint of
competition were not carried out,
government control, IL not ownership.
In all likelihood would follow with It's
evils and dangers. The hearing will
be concluded tomorrow by John r.
Wilson of Chicago, chief counsel for
thn defendants.
illegal and Harmful.
Such colossal combinations" of
capitol, enjoying preponderant control
OF an industry-even if good" COM
linations-are illegal and harmful, the
attorney general argued. He pointed
to evidence that the defendant con-
trolls between II and S. per cent of the
harvesting machinery trade, asserting
that one dummy and six office
boys formed the big combination. This
referred to the transfer OF constituent
corporations assets to William G. Lano
for subsequent to the New Jersey cor
poration. H.
flnn Il ~
Offered to transfer the subsidiaries,
The office boys gravely asked for time
to consider. The neAt day these six
office boys said the proposition looked
GOOD to them and accepted. George w.
Perkins, formerly Of j. r. Morgan &
co.,) was the little child who led them
by the hand. J. p. Morgan & Co. waved
the magic wand and received $3,56C,
o00 for promotion services, to make
legal what was Illegal" ~
Controls Prices. ~
There was unconscious wrong doing
in the combinations formation, the at
torney general insisted. and Justice
woa'd be defective ii the court should
say there was no intent to evadc the
Sherman law. .-.4
Ey controlling the industry, he con-
tended, che combination can control
prices, competitors being few and
comparatively feble.
Solicitor General Davis concluded the
| sc"rl nmenfs plea contest:rg the de.
tendanfs suggestion that the Sherman
! law prohibits undue restrain. Of trade
lat not necessarily Of competition.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
STUDENTS FARE BILL
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Helena, March 7.-House bill 215
providing $4,000 to pay carfare of
students attending the university. also
signed by the governor today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-08
!. Girl seN. Possessed.

Girl &eH. Possessed.
The girl told her story coolly, clearly
and without sparing details She was
rs self possessed as though thrice ~
years Of age. yet not brazen. Rather
1t was az II the moral significance of
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