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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

The Jolly Jumpers gave their closing
dance of the season at Hudson's hall Fri
day night. Those present were: Eta
Beck Florence Nantassel, Maude Sheerer,
Nellie Nevill, Jenevia Butterfield, Uta Hit.
Anna Player, Gala Cuttell, Ruby Roark,
Grace Hollis, Sue Snider, Mary Collins.
Ruby Thatcher Edna Goodman of Kansas
City Frank Barley, Harry Leydan, Byron
Player, Roy Short, Earl Graham, Victor
Martin Aurel Rulings, Harry Lukens, Jes-
Sc Cook, win Martin, Earl Thorp, Mr..
Pearson and Frank Dudley.
Miss Minnie Wilson of Independence, ar
rived Saturday to visit Mrs. Schuyler
Nichols.
spend Sunday in Leavenworth-
Major Kenderdine arrived yesterday from
Hiawatha.
Mrs George p. Ashton is seriously i'll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

Mrs r. v. Bowles entertained with din
ner, Tuesday for the members of the l..
s; G club The guests were; Mrs. J. H
Whittenbraker. Mrs Henry. Mrs. Paul
o Harra, Mrs. w. J. James. Mrs. Deschler.
Mrs. Albert Checksfield and Mrs Stump
Mrs. NJ. L. Barnett, Chester avenue, has
gone to Kansas City, where she will join
Mr. Barnett in permanent home. Mr..
have taken Mr.. and Mrs Barnett's home
and will change their residence soon.
Mrs. r. d. Ambrose and daughters of To-
of Mrs. Ambrose's mother Mrs o. c.
Mrs. B. p Williams accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. Harold Lepper and little
daughter, Sarah Margaret. have gone to
North Topeka. where they will spend some
time as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mrs. w. R. Jessop was a recent guest at
the f: S. Wallace home. AFTER avenue.
ming. at the Oakland Christian church.
The members of the Oakland W. c. T. L.
and a number of their friends were en-
Mrs. Belle Shehi's home. 296 Chester ave
nue.. The afternoon was enjoyed by: Mrs.
Sarah Reamey Mrs. Mary i Hneg. Mrs Mrs
George Newboidt. Mrs. c, N Reangh. Mrs.
Belle Leary, Mrs. John stamm. Mrs. Nellie
Wright, Mrs, Mary. Vedniek. Mrs. Eva
HItehIs9I Mrs Mrs oSs Mrs Anna
Dronberger and Miss Eva Brownlee. In
two weeks Mrs. John stamm will be
regular meeting of the Union.
Mrs. II. s. Van Duzer, Strait street. re-
turned from Perry. Wednesday morning.
after spending few days as visitor at
the home of her parents She was ac-
companied by her mother Mrs. w A.
Oliver, who spent Wednesday with her
The Rev George Clark is reported Sc
riously ill, at his home, AFTER avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
Neto Hair Remover In
Demand, Say Druggists


Since the virtues of phelactine as a
hair remover became generally known,
druggists in this country have been having
really extraordinary demand for this
remarkable product The fact that it
actually removes the roots-before ones
is of course mainly responsible for its
large and increasing sale. The new meth
cd is not to be compared at all with the
usual depilatory. electrical other pro-
cesses. 1t is entirely safe, non-irritating.
non poisonous. odorless-and instantau-
eous. stick of phelactine, used in ac-
cordance with the simple Instructions
which accompany it. can be purchased
anywhere on a money back basis, so Ger
tain is it to satisfy and delight the user.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
AND PAINS

Don't neglect a pain anywhere but
find out what causes it and conquer
he cause A pain in the kidney re-
gion may put you on your back to-
morrow. Don't blame the weather
for swollen feet. it may be an ad-
vanced warning of Brights disease. A
pain in the stomach may be the first
symptom of appendicitis A creak in
a joint may be the forerunuer of
rheumatism. Chronic headaches
more than likely warn you of serious
stomach trouble. The best way to
keep in good condition day in and day
out by regularly taking GOLD MEDAL
HAA RLEM OIL Capsules Sold by
reliable druggists. Money refunded
If thew do not help you Beware of
substitutes. The only pare imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules are the GOLD
yertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
MILLIONS USE RED CROSS

Millions of good housewives use Red
Cross Ball Blue. Each year its sales
increase. The old friends use it and
tell others. Red Cross Ball Blue will
make Your old clothes look like new.
Ask your grocer.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
EAST SIDE NOTES

Notes and personals from East Side.
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street
Telephone between and 10 a. M. $3.50
other hours, 4751 K-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
OAKLAND NOTES

Notes and personals from Oakland,
By Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street
Telephone between S and 10 a. m, $3.50 !;
other hours, 4151 K-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
SANTA FE NOTES

Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street
Telephone between and 10 a. m, $3.50 !;
other hours, 4751 K-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

Nobody seems to talk much of any
thing these days but Red Cross mem
bership. 1t was the principal subject
of discussion at the party yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

Miss Anna Nelson has issued invita-
tions to the annual musicale given by
her students at the Y. w. c. A. Satur-
day evening, April %, at o'clock.
X X y
Music isn't all one hears at a con-
cert. A group of women were discuss
ing a program at recent musicale
and one seemed especially interested
in the titles of the compositions. See
here" she said, this word OPP, that
seems to be on all the prog ~'us-now
what does that mean?"
That" said her wise panion,
"Op is short for opera"
But see here" said the other one
this is marked Opera No. 2. Are
then, all operas numbered. and is that
the way you know them"
Sure said Mrs. Knowit, they are
all numbered so that the musicians
will know which one to play"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

The Topeka chapter of the d. A. r.
will meet Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Claude Neil, GIT Taylor
street, at 2:30 o'clock. Work on the
quilt. which is being made for the ben
eft of the French orphan fund will be
the occupation of the members for the
afternoon. and they are asked to bring
sets of sewing materials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
THERE'S A WOMAN IN OUR TOWN

tentions of a~certain eligible bachelor
of Topeka. 81 believe" she said, that
he is not going to marry the girl every
one thought he intended to take, but
l tell you it was a narrow escape. We
all thought the grass widow had him
sure"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Beginning the Fourth Year

The past week witnessed the be.
ginning of the fourth year of world
warfare. Millions of men have
been fighting for three years and
what is the answer?
Hundreds of thousands of graves
is one part of the answer and mil
lions of disabled men, and poverty
stricken women and children is
another part.
Bankrupt nations. bankrupt as
to money, men and food is an
other result. Thousands of ruined
villages and cities, are also among
the debris of this terrible war.
1t will be a century before the
world again appears to be normal,
and will be many centuries before
the effects of the war will be final
ly erased though some consequ-
ences will last forever.
The figures of the totals of losses
in men, money and property are
beyond human comprehension.
And all for what 1t is still a
questioned fact as to how. where
and why this war began: it is still
a question as just what each nation
is fighting for or about it is yet to
be stated in definite terms what
anyone of these nations would BIZ
willing to accept as terms of peace
AS we look upon the contcnding
forces we cannot say as vet that
either side has certainty of vic
tory or defeat. In fact, it seems
to be avery geneSal opinion that the
contest will end in draw. Perhaps
to-day, the greatest incentive to
the continuation of the war by the
opposed nations is that each wants
victory that they may control flu
ture wars, and in that way pre-
vent all future wars.
Perhaps the only question thar
has been quite certainly answered
is that the war is not to be won
by force of arms. So far the armies
have done little but hold the OPP
position in check. AS result the
war has developed into a matter of
exhaustion.
Exhaustion of men, money, mu-
nitions and food. Nearly all Of
these are growing scarce in all bel
ligerent countries. Even England,
by far the richest country of Eu-
rope. is glad to borrow money from
the United States. There is no
doubt that Germany. France and
Britain are having all they can do
to keep the forces in the field at
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
BUSINESS TO BOOM
No Reason for Nervousness Over
Effect of War.
Era Of Great Prosperity Ahead Of
Country - Financial Excuses
Checked by Administrations
Wise Handling Of Situation.

Some nervous people seem to fear
the effect war will have on business
In this country. There is no occasion
for that. Rather, there is warrant for
anxiety lest we have too much bust
ness. An era Of prosperity is ahead
which might lead to financial excuses,
but there is no ground for the fear
that we may face depression.
Congress has voted war credit Of
$1,000 100000. Some of that is to be
turned over to oul' allies, but all Of 1t
Is to be spent In this country for food,
clothing, munitions and other supplies.
All that money will be poured back
into the channels of trade within q
year.
There was in circulation on Novem-
Der !, 1916, in the United States Sails
for each man, woman and child-a rec
ord probably never equaled anywhere
in the history Of the world. We are
about to turn into our marts the al
most fncomprehensible sum of $40 per
capita for our 1OO,OOO,OOO people, and
Still some fear there may be business
stagnation.
The real problem is to prevent pros
perity from getting beyond our con-
troll. The wise heads at Washington
are not unmindful Of the possibility of
boom conditions that might lead us
to extravaganza. They are proposing
to finance large percentage of our
war expenses by taxation, to make us
pay as we go along. The tendency Of
that policy will be to prevent imitation
and undue speculation.
A good part of the billions that are
expended, as result of war, will get
back into the treasury in the shape of
taxes on profits, and assessments
levied in various ways. There is no
question about our ability to pay. We
shall do more business than ever be-
fore. Money will be more plentiful
and easier to get than before. 1t will
be the part of wisdom to curb with
taxes the tendency toward wasteful-
ness.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Judge Lynch Victim

"With the entire police force on
duty, scores of special deputy
sheriffs on guard and 400 members
of the federalized state guard in
readiness for instant call, Frank
H. Little, member CT the general
executive board of the 1. w. W.,
lynched by vilgiantes last Wednes-
day, was buried here yesterday af-
ternoon. Approximately 5000
persons took part in an orderly
funeral procession from a private
undertaking establishment to
Mountain View cemetery, four
miles away. where simple services
consisting of addresses and pro-
tests against the illegal execution
of Little were held.
In a gray casket, covered with
deep red carnations, bound to the
casket with bright red ribbons, the
color of the 1 w. w., the body was
carried by I. w. w. members, who
wore huge sashes of red. Men in
relays carried the body on their
shoulders. Acting as an escort
were 100 other members.
The procession was viewed by
thousands. 1t was headed by Tom
Campbell. leader of the Metal Mine
Workers union and R. F. Dunno,
chairman of Strike committee of
the Electrical Workers during
their recent walkout. Between the
two was a standardbearer carrying
an American flag.
Following band some several
hundred women. followed by vari-
GUS labor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Miner.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Secretary MeAdoo,s Good Work.

In the matter of apportioning the
loans to our allies the secretary of the
treasury may be relied upon to act
with promptness, courage and fore
sight. He is performing work of
heroic proportions, more effective
against Germany than any single army.
The blows he administers are not
spectacular, but they reach a vital
spot and are of terrific violence. They
are backed by the mighty power of the
American people and u continent Of
resources. The nation is exerting it's
money power effectively because Mr..
McAdoo thinks and acts ON a national
scale.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Financing the War.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo,
after talking with 20 New York bank.
ers, said: mo difficulty will be ex-
perienced in financing the govern
ment's requirements and without dis.
turbing the business of the country in
the slightest" This is most encour-
aging view of the situation. New
York bankers may be said to know
more about the finances of this coun-
try than any other group of bankers,
and when 20 of them assure the secre-
tary Of the treasury that the country
Is we'll able to finance the war, 1t il
time for all to take heart.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
How the War Came to America

soon evident that our warning had
fallen on deaf ears. The tortuous
ways and means of German Of
ficals diplomacy were clearly
shown in the negotiations opened
by them through the Swiss lega-
ton on the 10th of February. In
no word Of their proposals did the
German Government meet the real
issue between us. And our State
Department replied that no minor
negotiations could be entertained
until the main issue had been met
by the withdrawal of the sub
marine order.
by the LIST of March it had be-
come plain that the Imperial Gov
eminent, unrestrained by the warm
ing in the President s address to
Congress on February 3, was de-
termined to make good its threat.
The President then again appeared
before Congress to report the dew
elopment Of the crisis and to ask
the approval of the Representa-
tives of the Nation for the course
of armed neutrality upon which,
under his constitutional authority,
he had now determined. More
than 500 of the 531 members of the
Houses of Congress showed them
selves ready and anxious to act;
and the Armed Neutrality Declara-
ton would have been accepted il
it had not been for the legal death
of the Sixty-fourth Congress on
March 4.
No cover" act. however, was
ordered by our Government until
Count Bernstorff had reached Ber-
lin and Mr.. Gerard was in Wash
ington. For the German ambas-
sador on his departure had begged
that no irrevocable decision should
be taken until he had had the
chance to make one final plea for
peace to his sovereign. We do not
know the nature Of his report 10
the Kaiser; we know only that, ev-
Ell if he kept his pledge and urged
an eleventh-hour revocation of the
submarine order. he wSs unable
to sway the policy of the Imperial
Government.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09

the present strength and cannot
add more. The food situation in
Germany is certainly critical, while
Britain is weekly figuring the bal
ance sheet of food imported and
food destroyed by the submarine
Into this weakened war drama
now comes the United States. fresh
and strong vigorous but untrain.
ed. An ocean rolls between us
and our objective with transporta-
ton dangerous and limited in
quantity. 1t is a gigantic task we
have undertaken, but doubtless the
final results of the war will de-
pend on our success in recruiting.
drilling and transporting our
armies to France.
1t is ga mans job" and it is
every mans job. Let us do it and
do it as soon as possible. The way
to peace is along the American
highways and byways.
AS long as Russia stayed in it
was quite possible to see an early
peace. Now peace waits on AM
erica. The sooner we act the less
killed. wounded and widows in Eu-
rope: though alas, it will also mean
killed. wounded Americans and
their widows and orphans. But we
must pay the price now or lose
more ourselves later.-Ex.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Hospital Notes
ADMITTED

July Both, Mrs. P. A. Grohman,
Abercrombie, surgical.
July Both, George Quine, City,
surgical.
July 31st, Howard Brehm,
Wheaton, Mimi, medical.
August LIST, Molly Unold. City,
medical.
August Bird, Mrs. Jens England,
City, surgical.
August 18th, Mrs. F.. Tistle. City,
medical.
August 18th. Mrs. o. C. Matteson.
White Rock, S. d., surgical.
August 5th, Mrs. F. E. Smith,
City, surgical.
Born August 3rd to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jens England. baby boy.
Born August 18th to Mr.. and
Tistle, baby boy.
DISCHARGED
July 30th William Voucher.
August LIST, George Quine.
August LIST, Mrs. Frank Letter.
Angst 3rd, Mrs. NJ. F. Eckes.
August 3rd, Molly Unold.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Wasted Time.

We don't miss the little here and the
little there. Iet in year the amount
Of time wasted Is enormous. Learn
ing that he was always called to din
ner several minutes before the dinner
was really ready to eat n certain man
started and wrote Il book in the spare
minutes between tile call and the &C.
tual dinner time. 1t only shows how
we waste time. If you want to be
among eurth's hencfactors you will
begin now to conserve your time and
use it to protit.-Exchange
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
American Spirit Will Win.

Our duty In the war is the subject
of an editorial in almost every paper
in the United States. Says the Chi
cago Tribune: "This democracy is
not timid and Is not afraid. It has the
will, and the will shall prevail. The
American spirit demands success. It
demands win. We do not care what
the enterprise may be, it must be won.
The United States does not want an
alibi. 1t wants results. and it can get
results. It has the will to win. Let
Germany provide the alibi."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
The Liberty Loan.

It has been thought wise to name
the war loan and Secretary McAdoo
has chosen the Liberty Loan" as the
title most appropriate. The name tells
the story in words that every Ameri.
can understands. 1t is appropriate
and significant. Every American who
can should feel called upon to sub.
scribe, and the money should be forth.
coming without delay. The prosperity
of the country is marked and the spirit
of patriotism is running high, q com.
bination that should insure hearty
apd instant response to the appeal
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
The Salad Kino.

That men Lazy ;,i;,n fame and last
.ng memory through curious occupa-
lions is evidenced by the fact that a
young French nobleman named Henri
D'Aldignac. who fled from the French
revolution to Londcn. is known to this
lay rs "rhe Salad King" He made his
living by dressing salads in the French
and Italian ways-then unknown in
Ensland-and soon obtained great To-
cal fame and his title.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Duty Calls All Americans.

The American people should wake
to their great moment. This is the
birthtime Of vast changes in civiliza-
ton. 1t is our privilege to play q
foremost, indeed, a decisive part.
Every American ought to realize this
and eagerly take his place in the
mighty task. Every American has such
place, from youth to old age. From
the housewife in her kitchen to the
president in the White House, all have
their share to do, and we believe they
will do it will.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Land Built by Rivers.

The biologists say that the Gulf of
Mexico once extended northward to
the mouth of the Ohio. and that all the
land between that point and New Or
leans has been built up by the earth
washings brought down the river.
Even now, the stream carries on the
average something like 4OO,0OO,O0O
tons every year. From the Missouri
alone comes 12O tons every second, or
more than 100o0,0Oo cubic yards ev-
cry day.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09

LosT-A check book, some
where between Wahpeton and
Breckenridge, also contained regis
tration card. Finder please leave at
the Times office for reward. 1tp
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09

opinion of our people in their own
Much as we had desired peace,
it was denied us. and not of our
own choice. This flag which we
serve would have been dishonorell
had WE withheld our hand. -
Woodrow Wilson. President of the
United States.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09
Presidents Course Justified.

President Wilson and his watchful
waiting have been justified at every
turn Of the road. A wise president
and wise policy have saved dollars
and men for the country-and may
have saved the country, itself.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09

FOR SALE or Trade Cheap
One threshing outfit--engine, separ
ator, tank wagon and cook car.
Will take Ford car in exchange.
Inquire at G. j. johnson. Wahpe-
ton, n. D. 2O-22-3tf
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09

Attorney General LANCER went
over into East Grand Forks. Min
nesota, last Friday and secured a
valuable mailing list of 5000
names of North Dakota citizens.
Evidently figuring on sending out
some campaign literature, later.
-Periscope.
lin all democracics there is one
serious defect, and that the diff
ficulty of arousing the people
promptly in cases of emergency to
the dangers of the situation. The
chief danger confronting us to-day
is the fact that in this great Re-
public of l00,000,oo0 population it
may be difficult to get the people
aroused quickly enough TO ED this
war as quickly as it ought to be
ended and as it can be ended #
the right sort Of organization can
be effected. William G. Me-
Adoo, Secretary of the Treasury.
People who are not destitute and
ignorant of Dramatic Art are al
ways ready to receive an address
on any masterpiece. ''The Soul
Master was presented at the
Grand Theatre on Sunday. The
speaker engaged by Mr.. GILES gave
a synopsis of the play and it's les
sons to the first audience and was
courtesly received. But the second
audience at Gals lacked in the ex-
ercise of decency, and showed a
lack of appreciation. We were
both surprised and shocked to think
that the people of this civilized
country should allow the animal
side OF nature to crop out on an ac-
casion that so little warranted it.
cit is plain enough how we were
forced into the war. The extra
ordinary insults and aggressions of
the Imperial German Govern
ment left us no self-respecting
choice but to take up arms in de-
Tense of our rights as free peo-
pie and of our honor as SOW
erign government. The military
masters of Germany denied us the
right to be neutral. They filled
our unsuspecting communities
with vicious spies and conspira-
tors and sought to corrupt the
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-09

FOR SALE-International Titan
tractor, Is drawbare and six bot
tom j. c. Case plows, almost good
as new, at bargain. R. F. d. No.
l. w. T. Barclay, Rothsay,
Mimi, care of Aug. Marquardt. St