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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
RICHARD BURK DEAD
He Was Native of Germany But Came
to Kansas in 1862.

Richard Burk, veteran o. Kansas,
died this morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. w. NJ. Amos, 14O1
Jewell avenue.
Richard Burk was born in Jerome
Stuttgart Wurttemberg Province, Ger
many, January 80, 1910. He came to
America in 1862, settling at Winkler's
Mills. on Fancy Creek. in Riley coun-
ty, Kansas. He opened a general mer-
chandise store there and did business
in the locality for nearly so years.
He is survived by Emil and Eugene
Burk, of Leonardville, Kan; Mrs c.
A Christensen. of Long Beach, Calf.
Mrs. George Hruska, of ST. Louis;
Mrs. w. NJ. Amos, of Topeka and a
brother, Rudolph Burk, still, in Ger
many.
Short funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning at II o'clock from
Bomgardner's chapel. Burial and
funeral services will be held at Leon
ardville, Kan, Wednesday at the Ger
man Lutheran church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
HOTTEST DAY OF SUMNER.
80 With Extreme Humidity Takes
Death Toll in N. Y. City.

New York, July 30.-This is the
hottest day New York has expert
enced so far this summer. A temper
Aature of SO was recorded at the
weather bureau at noon, with a hu-
Nudity of So. There were numerous
prostrations.
From Maine to Florida on the At
lantic seaboard and westward, far be-
yond the Mississippi. temperatures in
the nineties prevailed Several deaths
and numerous prostrations were re-
ported The suffering in New York
and other large cities was intense In
the west corn crops were endangered.
At 1880 this afternoon the weather
bureau reported the official tempera-
ture at SO in New York. Street Their
mometers showed "a and 95. This is
the hottest July 80 in New York since
1913. when the mercury reached IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
TO TAKE 20 KANSANS
That Many Needed for Y. NJ. C. A.
War Work Abroad

Kansas is to furnish 20 men for for
eign Y. NJ. c. A. service among the
soldiers of the allies-ten for service
in the camps of the French and ten
more for the Russian army work.
This quota for the state was decided
Saturday when the genera secretaries
of the middle west division of the Y.
M. c. A. War Work council, met with
K. A. Kennedy, OF the international
War Work council.
Preliminary examinations for secre-
taries will be held Saturday afternoon
at the office of the state organization
Candidates who have been selected for
the work will be called together for
examination and for a general discus
sion of the proposition.
A complete canvass of prospective
Y. M. c. A. workers for France and
Russia, as well as for those to work
in the United States, is now being
made bf the State Y. M. c. A Letters
of information are being sent out to
educational, religious. business and
professional men of the country ask
ing for recommendations for young
men for the service.
A call has been issued for 500 Y. NJ.
c. A. secretaries to be sent to France
for foreign work before August L.
Then 500 more must be raised to
work among the soldiers in Russia
and in addition to this a like number
must be secured for service among
the United States soldiers, in the
country and in foreign field.
Following are the qualifications
which candidates for foreign service
must possess to secure appointments
as secretaries for the work. This let
ter has been sent out:
(a) Only men of outstanding ability.
(b) Ages to so.
lei Henlth-Must be able to pass satisfac-
tory medical examination.
Id Observation-Disclosures, Canadian or al
lied nationality. No German, Aus
TRAN or enemy name parentage.
This is a government requirement ap-
plying to Red Cross service
(e) Language-Conversation French.
81 ENTHUSIASTICALLY single and
those of few dependents
(g) Character = Unquestioned Christian
character with demonstrated leader
ship in Christian work. Having re-
sourcefulness, originality and initi-
alive. Member in good standing of
evangelical church.
OH rsonality-Attractive, with evidence
of strength and of culture; tact and
judgment in dealing with men.
ID Length of service-Preferab for the
period of the war
ID Salary-When possible let salary be
provided by present employers. Seek
others who are qualified and will go
at their own charges
Schedule when necessary-Single men ST.
200; married men. 81, 100, but in case
pay more than present salary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
JUMPED FROM A CAR.
Mrs. George Irwin Sustained Broken
Limb in Sunday Accident.

A disastrous accident was barely
avoided Sunday on the Red Line road,
twelve miles this side of Lawrence
when a car containing Mr.. and Mrs.
George Irwin, their son George and
Mr. Fleming, all of Topeka, started
to back down a hill.
AS it is Mrs. Irwin received a broken
limb but the other occupants escaped
without injury. Mr. Fleming, who
lives at SIG Polk street, invited the
Irwin family to go to Lawrence with
him.
As the car was climbing a steep hill
just this side of Lawrence the engine
was killed and the car started shoot
ing down the hill backwards The car
kept speeding on its downward trip
and finally Fleming threw oper the
Goor of the car and ordered the occu-
pants to jump Mrs. Irwin was in
jured when she jumped from the car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
HIGHLAND PARK MAIN
Property Owners Organizing Com
pany to Get City Water Supply.

Highland Park property owners
headed by j. r. Burrow, are endeav-
oring to raise sufficient money to ex-
tend the city water main from Fiji
teenth street to Twenty-ninth street.
A mutual company is being formed
for the purpose of raising S12, 500, the
amount needed to lay the main.
The proposed main would connect
with the six-inch city main near Fiji
teenth street and run out by the car
hne to Twenty-ninth street. If the
board of directors of the Shawnee Golf
club and the Country club desire they
may be served with city water from
this main
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
KING GEORGE POSES IN
CAMP OF U. S. SAMMIES

London, July 3O.-The censor
ship allowed newspapers to print
the pictures of King Georges visit
to the American camp and they
awaited themselves largely OF the
permission The favorite subjects
are those showing the king talking
to an enlisted man questioning
him about his rifle and kit. The
king and queen walking thru a
line saluting soldiers and the
march past the saluting base. where
the Stars and Stripes were flying.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
THREE DIE FROM HEAT.
One Chicagoan Succumbs Two Hours
After His Marriage.

Chicago, July 3O.-Three deaths
from heat were reported to the police
today as Chicago entered its third
straight day of sweltering weather
Two deaths were reported Saturday.
John Lokaszyk, %, died last night,
two hours after he was married. Two
old women, unidentified, were found
dead in a rooming house today.
The temperature reached 80 shortly
before II o'clock The weather bu-
reau expected the seasons record of
96-established at four o'clock yes
terday afternoon-to be surpassed
The threatened ice famine was
avoided by settlement of the switch
mems strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
Bomb ExpIodes at Cops Door.

Chicago, July 3o--SeveraI persons
were thrown from beds and windows
were shattered for blocks around
when a bomb was exploded early to-
day under the front steps of the resi-
dence of Fred Brown, park .olice-
man. No one was injured Detect
ives declared this was a warning to
Brown, who had arrested a prominent
labor leader three times within the
last month for speeding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30

New York, July ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper Az. Sterling, 60 day bills. 4I2; com
merciaI 60 day bills on banks, Al; com
mercial 60 day bills. 4.71A demand,
10 GIG; cables. 476 TIC. Francs, demand,
5.l61a; cables, 5-l5h. Guilders, demand
II = cables, Il I-16. Lires, demand, 1884 :
cables I-2215. Rubfes, demand n .
cables, p 30. Bar silver, 7s1s- Mexican dol
road bonds Irregular Time loans easier.
60 and 80 days. 4AG41s; six months. 41sG
rulingy rate, 25a last loan, 2A: closing
bid, 2; offered at pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
APPOINT HENRY ALLEN
Wichita Editor Named by Red Cross
as Delegate to France.

of this city has been named by the
National Red Cross council as a mem
Der of a special commission to go to
France The commission will spend
five weeks in France The sailing
date has not been arranged but an
early departure is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30

We wish to thank our many friends
ana relatives for the kindness and
thoughtfulness shown US at the time
or the recent illness and death of our
GEAR sister and daughter, Myrtle. We
also extend our appreciation for the
many beautiful floral offerings.
MR.. AND MRS. G. CARLSON
AND FAMILY ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
THOUSANDS SLACKERS
Escaped Call and Are Being Run
Down by Government Detectives.

that thousands OF men of draft age
evsded registration and have escaped
the call to the army, Attorney Cen
eral Gregory today instructed all
United States attorneys to begin a
round up of the slackers and start
criminal prosecutions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
steamer Rams Transnort.

An Atlantic Port, July 3O-An
American transport at anchor waiting
sailing orders was rammed by an in
bound American steamship here to-
day. The ship headed toward the
beach in a sinking condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
New York stock Market.

Wall St. New York, July 30-STOCKS-
Covering Of short contracts in steeIs i'm
parted moderate strength to today's pro-
fessional market after an early period of
irregularfty- Sales approximated 325, 600
shares
Equipment and shippings led the general
recovery OF the final hour The closing was
strong. Liberty bond 1898 to 99.47.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30

Eight prostrations had been reported
to the police up to O'Clock, but hos
pitfalls made preparations to care for
MANY more
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30
5 Dead; ~ injured. sunday Auto Ton

Chicago, July 30.-Ffve were dead
and dozen injured today as the re-
suit of automobile accidents in and
around Chicago in the last "a hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30

New York. July 30.-COTTON-Spot C,
ton easy, middling quiet, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-30

New Orleans. July 30..CoTToN-Spot
cotton quiet, % points off. Middlng. S24-55.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
FOR INCREASED CORN YIELDS
Gain Of est Bushels Per Acre by
Thinning Secured at Ohio sta
ton on Tested Seed.

Thinning corn has resulted in n
gain, as four-year average Mt the
Ohio experiment station, of 6.31 bush
els per acre in the case Of seed tested
for termination before planting, and
Of BAT bushels in the case Of INFESTED
seed. The average time required for
thinning an acre Of corn was 81 hours.
In one case three kernels were plant
ed per hill, and ON the plot In com
parison a generous quantity Of seed
was dropped and the plants were
thinned to three per hill when 6 to 8
inches high. With tested seed an av-
eraRe yield of 592S bushels per acre
was obtained with corn planted three
kernels per hill, and $3.50 bushels per
acre was harvested from thinned corn.
With INFESTED seed yield of 55.3S
bushels per acre was secured from
regular planting and 1885 bushels per
acre where the corn was thinned. With
corn at only 90 cents busheI, one
would make IS cents an hour by thin
ming on this basis.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)


ment OF Agriculture.)
Summer sQuashes are to many an at
tractive addition to the home garden.
They may be planted yet in practically
any part of the country, and their cul
ture is easy. Two or three hills will
furnish enough for nm nverage-sized
family. They are not fastidious as to
soils, though they, like most garden
plants. prefer II warm, sandy lonm. The
most important requirements for their
growth are abundance of manure and
good cultivation. The hills may be
spaced five or six feet apart The
plants will occupy the ground all sum-
mer II the fruits are harvested Mt the
most disable stage.
Squnshes are tender plAnts, and can
not endure the slightest frost, so seed
should not be planted until the soil Is
well warmed. Ten or dozen seeds are
planted usually in each hill. These
should finally be thinned to one or two
plants. The soil must be stirred by
shallow cultivation until the plants
cover the soil.
There are in use in this country sew
eral types of these squashes. They
must NIL he used while very immature !;
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

If the thumb nail does not very readily
puncture the skin of the fruit the best
stage for eating has passed.
Scallop or Pattypan squashcs occur
in white and yellow colors. Yellow
Summer CroOkneck Is also much plant
ed and is good variety. These
squnshes have short vines and are
usually called bush forms. English
forms of summer squashes are called
vegetable marrOws, and can be OBJ
tanned from many American seedsmen.
There Is also an Italian summer squash
under the name Of Cocozelle. which Is
offered by few seedsmen. These last
have long vines, and should he given
as much as eight or ten feet between
hills.
Winter squashes such as Hubbard,
Green and Yellow, Delicious and Bos-
ton Marrow require the cultural treat
ment given above, but should be given
ten to twelve feet distance between
hills. Winter squashes should be
stored in dry place where the tenn
perature does not 90 below 40 degrees
or 80 degrees +. An upstairs room is
much better for this purpose than a
cellar. The fruits must be thoroughly
ripencd, but not frosted.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Too, Too True,

Life is made up of one darned thing
after another" remarked Congressman
Hammfatt sadly
~ seem to have heard that before"
said the loyal constituent.
perhaps you have" admitted the
disgulshed statesman, "hut If you held
my job representing that. bunch of
klckcrs down home, all Of whom want
jobs with big salaries and no duties,
you would realize that the author Of
the epigram knew what he was talking
about. "-Richmond Timcs-Dispatch.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
GUARD ALL ALFALFA LEAVES
Two-Thirds of Feeding Value of Plant
Is in Leaves-Rake Into Wind.
rows Before Dry.

Two-thrds of the feeding value of
the alfalfa plant Is in the leaves. If
the leaves are lost in curing only one
third of the feeding value remains.
This fact is regarded as important by
farmers who advocate that alfalfa hay
he cured so as to save the leaves. This
means that the alfalfa must be raked
into windows before the leaves dry
and fall off, Raking syn be done two
hours after cutting, thus saving the
leaves and preserving the green color
and desirable flavor
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
VACANT LAND ALONG FENCES
Not Many Farmers Ever Think Of
Amount OF Waste Strips on Either
Side of Barriers.

Few farmers stop to think how much
land is taken up by the fences. The
fence itself tnkes little room, but 1t is
impossible to grow anything for sew
eral feet on both sides of the fence.
The department Of agriculture reports
that the ordinary rail fence occupies
n strip over IL feet wide. About 5000
feet of such fence takes up an acre
of land. Hedges take up little more
than the rail fence, the width varying
according to the width of the hedge
row.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Home Refining Co., Oklahoma City, U. S. A.
f fS'i iT' * $40 perShare
Oil Refining Stock earns the biggest dividends in the world
To Hunt Coyotes.

The remaining few dead shots" in
the state of Montana are polishing and
oiling the old six gun" and Winches-
ter, for the decree has gone forth that
the coyote must he eXtermnated.
State Veterinarian w. ]. Butler ap-
proved the plan to send out the best
shots In the state to kill of the ami
mails.
Evidence has been brought 10 light
That coyotes are infected with rabies.
A cow was found to be infected after
having been bitten. Coyotes and
wolves. when infected with rabies, will
attack any living thing.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
GIVE HENS PLENTY OF ROOM
and Increases Feed BilI-Have
Nests Clean.

If your house is built to accomno-
date so hens, keep that many, and try
to keep them in the best possible shape
for protit-you will get 1t. But If you
try to crowd in so per cent more you
will require more feed and will have
fewer eggs. 1t IS pure greed which
often renders flock Improbable.
Have nest boxes In lnconspicuous
places for the shy pullets, and keep
them clean.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
DANDRUFF AND ITCHING
Disappear With Use Of cuticura Soap
and Ointment-Trial Free.

The first thing in restoring dry, fall
ing hair is to get rid of dandruff and
itching. Rub Cuticura Ointment into
scalp, next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Prevent
skin and scalp troubles by making Cutl.
cura your everyday toilet preparation.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

using, even when they have been ham
died under sanitary conditions as far
as known; this Is essential.
Those who are fortunate enough to
have hickory grove or even one or
two trees to supply them with this de-
liclous nut, no other need be desired.
The black walnut too is another good
1iavored nut and grows in various
parts of the country.
Where one lives near n brook where
watercress grows, Il most refreshing
and satisfying salad may be made, u.s.
ing watercress sprlnkled with nuts Of
any kind, little shredded onion and
French dressing.
Any plain ice cream is made more
appetizing by spoonful of fresh
chopped nuts; few nuts added to
almost any cake filling improve 1t.
They may be made into loaf, being
a good substitute for meat or served
with fruit and gelatin, make very
pretty dessert.
Pecan Breakfast Muffins.-Take a
cupful and half of flour sifted with
teaspoonful of baking powder, add
an egg, half teaspoonful of salt, and
a cupful of milk. Beat we'll for Ave
minutes; add two cupfuls of rolled Pc
can meats and bake in hot oven in
gem pans. Other nuts may be substi-
tuted, but these are especially good.
Gingerbread Is made quite elegant
by sprinkling half-cupful Of chopped
nuts over the top just as 1t goes into
the oven.
Tomato and Nut SaIad.-Scoop out
the centers of as many tomatoes as
needed, fill with nuts and cherries, and
cover with a mayonnaise dressing.
Place a ball Of cheese on each and
serve on crisp lettuce leaves.
Nuts Drowned In a little butter and
seasoned with dash Of cayenne and
paprlka with some salt, are most
dainty relish to serve at any meal.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Gentle Sarcasm.

"Do you regard the price of coal as
hlgh?" asked the dealer.
mo" replied the patient citizen.
"You seem to regard the stun as so
precious, l am surprised you let go
of 1t at any price"
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Almond Puddlng.--BoIl three-fourths
of cupful of sugar with one-fourth
cupful Of water TO thick strip and
set aside to cool. Rub two ounces Of
almond paste TO n smooth batter with
one-half cupful Of cream. adding the
cream gradually. Then add the beaten
yolks of four eggs and the cooled
strip. Cook In q double boiler to q
creamy consistency, stirring while
over the fire. Beat and cool, fiavoring
with few drops of vanilla. Crumble
six lady fingers and stir In, then fold
into cupfui of cream that has been
beaten stiff. Pour into a mold and
chill thoroughly before serving.
Caramel Junket.-Put six table
spoonfuls Of sugar into saucepan
and stir over the fire until 1t melts and
becomes u rich brown, remove from
the fire, add few tablespOonfuls of
milk and let stand until dissolved. To
quart OF lukewarm milk add this
caramel mixture and Junket tablet
dissolved In tablespoonful Of water.
Pour Into cups or glasses and let
stand In warm place until the junket
is set, then place on Ice until serving
time.
CQrnmeal mush makes most
wholesome dessert and one which the
children may eat with impunity. But
ter dish of hot mush and serve 1t
with maple strip.
Apple PIE With Cream cheese.-Line
a pie plate with pastry and fill with
tart apple sauce which has been slfted.
Bake without top crust and when
cold cover with cupful OF whipped
cream to which has been added half
a cream cheese pressed through ricer.
N.u1. hAknr,1l
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

sides whole. Into this
pour a strawberry gela-
tine jelly or any other
desired flavor, and when
1t is cold md firm cover
with sweetened and fla
vored whipped cream.
Cut In wedge-shnped
pieces when serving.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Corned.

Mrs, EHe-Do you mind when your
husband brings friend home to din
ner?
Mrs. Wye-No; what l mind is hay
Ing friend bring him home after
dinner.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Lays Egg Daily for Soldier.

A hen enters a ward at Bath war
hospital and lays an egg daily in a
soldiers locker. The soldier, lying in
bed, draws aside the curtain TO enable
the hen to enter her curious nest.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
RED CROSS STORY.

Red Cross Ball Blue and what II
will do seems like an old story, but It's
true. Red Cross Ball Blue is all blue.
No adulteration. Makes clothes whittier
than snow. Use 1t next washday. All
good grocers sell it.--Adv.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Laugh!
IT'S yours as we'll as mine
To know this bliss OF bliss beyond
compare.
Then laugh!
Toss up your head.
And put the silver twinkle in your eye,
And laugh and laugh!
IT'S time we'll sped.
And all will catch your glee in pass
Ing by.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
colIectino orasshoppers,

BY the use of hopperdozers as many
as 300 bushels of grasshoppers have
been collected on 100 acres of alfalfa.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
WoodIot Is Rla Helm.

The farm woodlot Is wonderful
help In these times of exorbItant coal
prices
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly SnOtR.

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles. as the
prescription othine - double strength - 10
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get ounce of othine-doubls
strength-from your druggist, and apply
little Of II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
ones have vanished entirely 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to com
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othinc, this is sold under guarantee of
money back II II fails to remove freclsles.-
Adv.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
The KITCHEN
fEaR

In the development of flavor lies
the secret of good cooking, and in the
enjoyment Of 1t the art of wholesome
eating.-Henry Finck.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

uhe tHe pour III
ways with u.s." and
we may foil back on
the plebeian ground
nut for many good
dishes. Any nuts
that are purchased
shelled should be
carefully washed
and dried before
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Some women give more thought to
the selection Of II gown than TO the
selection of Il husband.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

White mosquito netting or old pieces
of lace curtains stitched together make
excellent dishclOthS.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Practice may nor make the lawyer
perfect. but enough of 1t will make
him rich.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

The furnaces of an Atlantic liner
will consume no less than 1900, 900
cubic feet Of air an hour.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Dehorning may be painful opera
ton, but 1t is necessary for having a
quiet herd.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
DAINTY SUMMER DESSERTS.

Remove the center from round Of
sronge cake, leaving the bottom and
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
USE MORE NUTS.

We have our nuts freshest and
cheapest in the fall, but the peanut is