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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

twenty-eight city superintendents
promptly volunteered their services
and began organizing the boys in their
communities TO work on farms
Some Didn't Answer.
From the remaining seventy-two
county superintendents, and as many
city superintendents, Porter received
no answer other than the replies from
one or two who wrote in and gave
valid or satisfactory reasons why they
could not serve.
Porter wrote other letters.
Today Porter is mailing letter to
the editors of every newspaper in
cities and counties where there are
no city or county directors. He is
asking the newspaper men where the
superintendent have not offered their
services to help him get directors in
their communities. In the letters he
requested the newspaper men to rec
ornmend men and women in their
communities who would make good
directors. He also asked them to give
publicity to the Importance OF such a
working reserve.
Hard to Understand.
Some of the superintendent can
not seem to understand what we are
trying to do. That condition exists
after I have written them letter after
letter. One man answered my letter
and said there was nothing in his
county for boys to do. And that's just
the idea for organizing this reserve
AS an illustration:
lone county has no work for boys.
The one adjoining it needs farm help
The director in the county needing the
boys would write me a letter asking
for help. 1 could then write to the
director in the adjoining county where
the boys were idle and find out how
many workers could be furnished and
send them where they are needed
Shawnee County Does Bit.
Shawnee county is active in the
work. Both the city and county
superintendent IT Topeka are acting
as directors.
Among the larger cities which have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

other hours. 4751 K-2
Saturday afternoon, September H. the
first of a series OF tennis tournaments
will be played the Railroad '.Y'' courts.
Persons wishing to enter are asked to en-
roll as soon as possible and obtain their
positions.
Miss Emma Anderson, phone operator at
the G. o., has returned to work after a
vacation spent in Washington. d. c. New
York and Virginia.
Thomas Prout. local secretary at the
Railroad "Y." accompanied by Mrs. Prout
and their small son, have gone to Elmdaie
Kan. where they will spend Friday and
Saturday. Mr.. Prout is attending a meet
ing of the Kansas Employed Officers of
the Y. NJ c. AS and their families
Machinist Walter Rogers. accompanied
by Mrs. Rogers, is spending a vacation in
Philadelphia Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett Sheffield have come
from Wyanoka to visit their parents. Mr.
and Mrs. John Sheffield. Mr.. Barrett
Sheffield is connected with the electrical
department at Wyanoka. Okla.
Mrs. Mary Brentnall entertained infor-
mally. Thursday afternoon. for Mrs. J. N.
Haddiek of Anaconda, Mont. and Mrs
John Greer of Sherard. Ill. Mrs. Greer
and Mrs. Haddick are guests of their sis
ter Mrs. Mary Norwood. The afternoon
was enjoyed by Mrs. Greer. Mrs Haddick,
Mrs. George Wood. Mrs Edward Ash and
daughter, Dorothy, of Argentine, Mrs. Tom
Ash and Miss Thelma Wood. Mrs. Brent
nall was assisted by her two daughters.
Mrs Fred Oberer and Miss Margaret
RreDtnall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

late the shortage of farm labor which
is playing no small part in holding
down greater possible food produc
ton, launched a nation wide move
ment to organize boys between the
ages of 16 and 81 into a working re-
serve which is now. in the majority
of states, being utilized to furnish
farmers with help.
w. L. Porter, city commissioner
here, was named state director and
organizer for Kansas by federal de-
partments in charge of the work. Por-
ter launched his campaign in this
state, according to instructions and
sent letters to each county and city
superintendent asking them as a patri-
otto duty to become county and city
directors in the boys reserve. After
these letters had been sent out about
thirty-two county superintendent and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

superintendent who have failed te
volunteer their services are Atchison,
Wichita, Kansas City, Pratt, Winfield,
independence, Howard and several
others. The counties wherein these
cities are located do not have county
directors.
TT may be-" said Porter, that a
number of these superintendent
think it is too late in the season to
organize the boys into the reserve.
This organization is not for service
this year, it is for service for the
duration of the war which will prob
ably be for several years. If he COM
munities are organized this year ev-
erything will be ready for next wear"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
GOLF STARS REGISTER
Many Crackk Players Enter Western
Open Championship Tourney.

Chicago, Sept. ENTRIES already
received for the western open golf
championship. to be played at West
Moreland next Thursday and Friday.
include several of the best known
players in the country.
Among them are Walter c. Hagen,
of Rochester, N. Y, present champion !;
Tom kerrigan of Mount Vernon, N.
K JACK Jolly of Newark, N. J., H.
r. Duff of Louisville, KY, H. r. Sher-
wood of Bunting, Tenn, and Robert
Burns of Champaign, Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
WEED OUT SOLDIERS
Physical Examination First Initiation,
at Camp Funston.

Camp Funston, Kan, Sept. 7.-All
of the seven states comprising the
Eighty-ninth division of the national
army, now being modified at Camp
Funston, national army cantonlnent,
will be represented here tonight.
The men who already have arrived
are being given physical examinations.
1t is said the per cent of reflections is
very low Later another physical ex-
animation will be given by heart and
lung specialists. This will be the final
physical examination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

and cor
II You are one of the many that suf-
fers with foot troubles, here's real foot
comfort for you at last. Say goodbye
TO your old corn salves, laI sh liquids,
plasters and other dope. The modern
way-the sure way-to nj foot trou-
bles is by the use of Ice Mipt-a creamy,
pleasant, snow white preparation whose
medicinal ingredients are imported
from japan, where the people have the
finest, healthiest little feet in the world.
If you want to know what solid foot
comfort really is, rub a little Ice Mint
upon any tender, aching corner caIlus.
instantly the soreness disappears and
delightful, cooling, soothing feeling Is
impaired to the skin In short time
the corn or callous will loosen and may
be lifted out easily with the fingers
root and Gll-leaving the surrounding
skin in normal healthy condition. It's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

short vacation in Topinabee. Mich. has
returned home. He will leave next week
to spend the winter in Manhattan attend
ing X. S. A. e.
Mrs. Paul Pease entertained the Nautilus
club Thursday afternoon at the home of
her mother, Mrs. 5. T.. Kelsey West Sixth
avenue. The guests included Mrs. w. K
Pease, Mrs. Il. E. Lewis. Mrs c. III. CAT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

as guests next week. Mr. and Mrs n Rem
barger of Hayensville, Mo. and Mr.. and
Mrs II. c. Renbarger of Kansas City.
Mrs NJ T. Kelsey and son Chester. have
returned after vacation spent in Green
castle, Ind, and. in GaIesburg,, III. While
in Galesburg, Mrs. Kelsey and son Chester.
were visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jasper Cole. Scott Kelsey who spent a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

Portable.
Magic If your poor, tired, aching
swollen, burning feet ever feel the kind
ly touch of Ice-Mint they will feel so
cool, easy and comfortable that you
will just sigh with relief. It's grand.
It's glorious. New shoes or long hours
of standing have no ter-ors for the
friends of Ice Mint.
Resolve to end your foot misery to-
day. DO not neglect those poor, tired,
hot corn-p estered- feet any longer, for
here is real foot joy" for you at last
No matter what you have tried or
how many times you have been disap-
pointed, Ice-Mint will give you just the
relief and satisfaction that you have
been longing for. Try it, Ask at any
Drug store today for a small jar of Ice
Mint, it costs little and acts so quickly
and gently it seems like magic. You'll
say so yoursef-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

Muskogee, Okla, after visiting Mrs.
Wright's aunt. Mrs Pleasant Ssnelser. Mrs
White and children were rec ent dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Smelser-
Eighth avenue are spending SCI eraI weeks
with their aunt, Mrs P c. Mel ermed and
Mr.. Dermed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
DEATH TO SEPARATION
Officers Find Drafted Man and Wife.
IS, Dead in Bed

Chicago, Sept. 7.-William Haake
"a, was notified to appear before his
draft board Wednesday to be certified
into the national army.
He did not obey the summons and
today officers went to his home They
found Haake and his wife, Rose 49,
dead in bed with the gas turned on.
They left note saying they pre-
ferred death to separation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
MRS. R. C. WILSON DEAD
Wife of Wa-Keeney Bank President
an Old Resident.

Wa-keeney, Kan, Sept. Mrs. r.
c. Wilson, wife of the founder and
president of the Wa-keeney State
bank, died at her home here Thurs
day afternoon. Death was caused by
heart trouble and her illness extended
over period of several months She
had lived here since 1888
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

Bower and Mrs. Edward Miller Of Alba
querque, n. NJ. Mrs. W. X. Pease. T28
Lawrence street, viii entertain In two
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warbrifton, Oakland
avenue, have returned after spending sew
era1 weeks in Paola. GARRETT and Kansas
City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

Mrs. F. Borst who has been with her
daughter, Mrs. James Nicholson in Fort
Madison, is expected TO return to her
home, Poplar street, the latter part of the
week
Mrs A. Lamb. Oakland avenue, has as a
visitor this week her niece, Mrs. Bond of
Council Grove. Kan.
Mrs. A. Weisberber and grandchildren
have changed their residence from North
Topeka to 366 Winfield avenue
Mrs. Myron White and two children. Mar
garet and Paul Russell. have returned to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
ONE-THIRD REPLY
City and County Superintend-
entS Acting as Directors.
Porter Wants More Responses
to His Appeal.

w. L. Porter. federal state director
of the boys working reserve. TODAY
submitted evidence that more heln
is needed from school officials.
Immediately after war was declared
the government in an effort to alIev-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
EAST SIDE NOTES

Notes and personals from Oakland.
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street
Telephone between s and 10 a. M, $3.50:
other hours, 1851 K-2
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OAKLAND NOTES

Notes and personals from East Side
by Frances Jones. 211 Grattan street.
Telephone between S and 10 a M. $3.50;
other hours. 4751 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07
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, 1917-09-07
ICE-MINT CERTAINLY MAKES
THE FEET FEEL FINE

Its kindly soothing cooling properties bring quick relief
hot, tired, aching feet, painful causes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

Try it. Just touch
n
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
Baptist

The evangelistic services close with
the sermon Sunday night on How
Three Men in Delta Treated the Cos
pei Message" The morning subject
will be on the line of Christian Up
building" The meetings have been
well attended with good results. A
number have consented to live better
lives. There will be no services sun
day afternoon. Mr. Coffman Will
speak to the Sunday school at 9:45 a
m. Come!
Sunday School, 9:45. Glasses for
all.
Young Peoples meeting $50 p. m.
Devotional service Wednesday. at
1880 p. m.
You are welcome.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
ANENT mUzzLINe THE PRESS

Before the Ohio Editorial association
w. F. Wiley, editor Cincinnati En-
quirer, delivered the following address,
on adverse legislation which is
calculated to lessen the freedom of
the press in violation of the consti-
tuition:
1.-TWO years ago, before this body, l
painted picture of the growth of
governmental officiousness which was
more prophetic than knew. Your at
tention was directed at that time to
the increasing insolence and intoler-
ance of officialdom and the predic-
tion was made that unless checked
and repressed with stern hand, it
would rise up to strike down it's ere
ators. 1t is in no spirit of arrogance
or boastfulness that these facts are re-
called. but in a spirit of sorrow and
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

Why all this war feeling? Is there
nothing but open season on the dove
of peace? Do our people really want
war, except in the case of an invasion
by foreign foe? Is it not the money
interests that are encouraging and
clamoring for war measures? War is
He'll" Do you want it? While seek
ing to check and curb one world evil,
are you anxious to turn loose the other
greater evil? We are big nation to
Ourselves, absolutely self-supporting-
barring grafters-and our resuorces
have but begun to develp. We did
not create European conditions. Our
plutes have loaned England and the
allies hundreds of millions. but let
them lose it or get it back on the
chance they took.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
Notice Of sheriffs Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by yir-
tue of special execution to me issued
from the District Court of Delta
County, dated March lst- 1917. in a
certain cause wherein Marie F. Hew-
lings is plaintiff and Josephine NJ +.
Cowan is defendant. in favor OF plain
tiff and against defendant in the sum
of s3743.s7 debt. together with $l3.s5
costs, will on Saturday the Gath day
of March, A. D., 1917. at the hour of
door of the Court House in the City
of Delta. County OF Delta. and State OF
Colorado. sell at public sale the follow
inng described premises. situate and
being in the County of Deltr and State
of Colorado. towit:
An undivided one-third interest OF
defendant in and to: The South half
Of the Southwest quarter OF Section 23,
the Southwest quarter OF the South
west quarter of Section IA. the South
east quarter of the Southeast quarter
Oh Dttllou 10 lut lldii VI tii'
Northeast quarter and the Northeast
quarter of the Southeast quarter OF
Section %, and the West half OF the
Northwest quarter and the Northwest
quarter of the Southwest quarter Of
Section 23, in Township 13 South Of
Range 95 West OF the Sixth Principal
Meridian, containing 400 acres, more
or less, according to Government sur
vey, excepting. however. a tract be-
ginning at the Northwest corner Of the
Southwest quarter OF the Southwest
quarter of Section IA. Township 13
South OF Range 95 West of the Sixth
Principal Meridian; thence South on
section line between Sections IA and
Is of said Township and Range. 436
feet to center OF Dirty George creek;
thence following down the middle Of
said creek to intersection with the
section line between Sections IA and
23 OF said Township and Range. at a
point 300 feet East OF the section
corner common to Sections IA. Is, %
and 90; thence East on said line to the
Southeast corner of the Southwest
quarter OF the Southwest corner Of
said Section IA; thence North on sub
division line to the Northeast corner Of
said Southwest quarter of Southwest
quarter; thence West on subdivision
line to the Northwest corner Of same,
or place OF beginning. being all land
in said Southwest qurater OF the South
west quarter Of said Section IA lying
North and East Of the middle Of said
Dirty George creek, containing 35
acres. more or less; also including as
water right for said 1856 acres Of land
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

While the war situation remains
critical, it must be regarded as cred
table to the people of this country
to observe that its citizens boldly ex-
press their preference for or against
war In the face of the fact that the
President is demanding the same
authority to use armed force which
the Kaiser exercised, and is being
backed up by the great newspapers
of the land, steady stream of pro-
tests have been pouring into Congress
against war, and these, presumably,
have had the effect of influencing Con
gress from at once granting the power
asked for by President Wilson, who
owes his election to the allegation that,
at campaign time, "He had kept us
out of war"
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

If food investigation, or any other
Investigation becomes necessary by
federal authority, isn't it a part of the
business of Congress to make such in
vestigation? And should Congress ap-
propriate the enormous sum of $780,
600 to pay for making such investiga-
ton? One cannot say much now with
out being accused of not being patri-
otic. We should be patriotic, of course,
blind us to facts We are not a nation
of mental weaklings.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
40 Hours Devotion at St. mIenaers

Sunday, March 4th, forty hours deyo-
ton will open at st. Michaers church
with High Mass at 10 o'clock, TO lowed
by Procession with the most Blessed
Sacrament. Sunday night at Z 30 Ros-
ary sermon by Father O'Farrell and
Benediction. Monday morninS first
Mass at 700 O'Clock. Hight Mass at
8. Monday night at 1880 Rosary, ser
mon by Father Ryan, followed by
Benediction. Tuesday morning first
Mass at 700; Solemn High-Mass at
o'clock Tuesday evening at 1870
Rosary, sermon by Father kipp and
closing of the forty hours devotion
with procession and Benediction.
Special music will be rendered by
the choir and everybody will be well
come to all these services.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

an undivided one-half interest in the
Cedar Park Ditch. and all other water
rights used in the irrigation of said
land. including seven and one-half
shares of the capital stock OF the
Battlement Mesa Ditch & Reservoir
Company.
Dated at Delta, Colorado. this LIST
day OF March. A. d. 1917.
NJ. 4. DAVIS. Sheriff
First pub. Mar 2. last pub. Mar. %. II.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

humiliation. Our sins of omission and
commission are engulfing us. Instead
of rising like valiant fighting men.
true to conscience, to honor, to the
spirit of freedom and progress of civ
ilization to strike down our shackles,
we sit like hoary dotards wrapped in
the sackcloth and ashes of lament and
rapine. How long. o Lord! How
long shall this endure?
Where are the forward looking men
of today? Certainly not in the halls
of legislation, State legislatures
from the Atlantic to he Pacific are
feeble counterfeits merely of a dodder-
ing Congress. Here in Ohio. why
can we not have constructive legisla-
tion on the subject of taxation? The
answer is painfully simple. Because
we lack constructive statesmen in the
General Assembly. Too great per
centage of the membership can not
lift its ears from the ground to take
good. square, honest look upon the
necessities of sections and taxing di-
visions remote from the bailiwicks to
which they look for continued lease
on official life.
"a Dartmouth professor is sponsor
for story that aptly portrays the sit
uation in which we find ouselves.
"A householder was dismayed one
night by the sudden extinguishment
of the electric lights in his house.
In little while it became apparent
that the darkness would probably
continue through the night unless the
break could be located and corrected
Unable at that hour to secure the SER
vices of an expert electrician, the
householder hit upon the happy
scheme of detaching the batteries
from his door bells and connecting
them with his electric feed wires. But
no light resulted Next day the ex-
perts came to remedy the trouble, and
seeing the hapless expedient of the
owner remarked:
Don't you know that it takes 500
times more power to produce light
than it takes to produce noise?'
There is the whole situation in a
nut shell. We are troubled with low
voltage statesmen. the tiny dry cells
of whose brains are just powerful
enough to make unceasing racket
while great dynamic minds that might
flood the world with legislative light
and wisdom are disconnected from
the machinery of government.
Two years ago at this annual gath
ering / ventured to scold and to ad-
wise. Again l crave your indulgence
to expostulate, to plead with you to
turn the batteries of wrath on all
near-statesmen whose hands are the
hands of Esau, but whose voice is
the voice of Jacob Primarily. the
duty of securing good government,
sane administration, just legislation,
lies with us. We can no longer evade
the issue or shirk the responsibility
if we would remain free and not
bound"
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

Mrs. Rafferty-Tin stitches did the
doctor have to take in me ould man.
Mrs. O'Grady-Tin. was II. only
tin? Sure. whin tn doctor seen me
on the railroad. he says, says he:
DO there bo no one here wild such
ting as SEWN machine?''
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
ST. luke's Church

Second Sunday in Lent: Holy Com
Vision" at II a. m.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Service Wednesday at 4 p. m. with
meditation on the third Beatitude.
REV. F. NJ BACON,
Priest in Charge
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
Potato Grower. A,tentIonl

There will be a meeting especially
for potato growers at the court house
in Delta. Saturday. March 3rd, at
o'clock in the afternoon.
Those Interested to learn more about
matters OF vital importance to them
are urged TO be present.
7 r. G. Hutchinson.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

The proprietor of the Deer Trail
restaurant was urging rabbit stew on
customer. "Nopey." No rabbit stew
Sam "Nopey" But, Sam. you
used to like rabbit stew 81 does yit.
amt insinuating nothing now"
We'll, Sam" But there's too many
cats missing around this here neigh
borhood to suit me-"
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
FOREST MITES.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Advisory board OF the Delta
County. Plateau valley and South Side
Stock Growers association will meet
with the supervisor OF the Battle
ment Forest between march, and 10.
At these meetings all grazing privi-
leges for the grazing season OF 1917
will be tentatively pessed on and the
general policies OF the year deter
mined Apparently there will be
obout 500 grazing permits issued this
mately 5000 cattle and horses
Forest Ranger Ben G. Sucher has
been assigned to the Muddy District
to take the place of Walter F. Gillian.
resigned. Mr.. Sucher's postoffice ad-
dress will be Paonia, Colorado. after
April l. and his headquarters will be
West Muddy Ranger station
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

Birds may be attracted about homes
by planting trees. herbs and shrubs
which produce seeds or fruits relished
by the birds. and by exposing food in
artificial devices.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
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AT THE CHURCHES.
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Christian

Bible School 10: 90 a. NJ; Preaching
1900 a. n; Young Peoples meeting
$3.50 p. m; Preaching 1880 p. u. /:
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:3O p.m
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02

ROOMS FOR RENT--At 463 Dodge
street. 7-tf
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
Methodist.

Methodist.
Sunday School ..-.-------..-...-.-----9;4 AS a. m.
Sermon for children.
Epworth League ..-.---.---..-----.-6:3 80 p. M.
Evening worship .......---.-----..-.-. 80
PRAYER Meeting. Wednesday I:30 p. m
GEORGE F. KLEIN. Pastor
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
Pre- esbyterian.
Christian Science.

Christian Science.
The subject of the lesson-sermon in
Christian Science churches on Sunday,
March 4, 1917, will be Christ Jesus.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.

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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-06
CHAPTER 663.

House/HiIl No. 1884.
Private Acts.
NorveI.
An Act to create and establish the
9Th Civil District of Cumberland coun-
ty; to define it's boundaries; to provide