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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
FORCING THE ISIS e.

FORCING THE ISIS e.
Director General McAdoo has asked
congress to extend government opera
ton of the railroads for a period OF
five years. This request probably will
open up the whole railroad question
and force it to an early issue. 1t is
better that the country may know at
as early a date as possible what to ex-
pect.
In this connection the views of
Theodore p. Shonts, a practical rail-
road man. may prove both interesting
and profitable. Among the blessings
of the present regime. Mr.. Sbonts
points out, are:
The pooling of equipment and
terminals.
The elimination Of unnecessary
trains and duplicated service.
The more economical loading and
routing Of freight.
The unification Of passenger ticket
offices.
The elimination of the frfffs of the
f, business, such as observation cars for
which no adequate fare was paid, etc.
4He IcCOSHlllOIl VI llc HCCcS-
sity on the part of government, which
adds to the expenses of operation. to
find the increased rates and fares
with which to pay those expenses; and
The assertion of the right of the
federal government to control the
railroad situation as a whole in the ma
tional interest, in spite of conflicting
state laws and obstructive state COM
missions
These are great gains, he adds, and
f, it is the duty of every railroad man
to see to it that they are brought
clearly to public attention. We must
face the fact very frankly that the
decision of this momentous issue is
absolutely in the hands of the public.
The public must take one of two broad
policies.
Taking up the other side of the
question, Mr.. Shonts says:
| The great fact about government
operation is the inevitable tendency
toward extravaganza and inefficiency.
If the deficit from operations can
always be made up out of taxation, if
there is to be no reward for economy
and forethought, it is impossible to
expect careful watchfulness, over ex-
penditures.
| We cannot here view the question
as one. might in England or France.
where the necessary railroads are al
ready built.
How are we to develop our existing
roads, and how are we to build our
MI
problem is this: Shall it be by the log
rolling and pork-barrel methods I'M
der which we have developed our
postoffices, our rivers and our harbors,
or shall it be by offering reasonable
reward to those who by prudent fore
thought and initiative exert their
timaginations and spend their money
in developing the country?
AS citizens, we cannot consider the
railroads being returned to private
owners merely for the reason that i'm
mediate return would rebound to the
benefit Of large holders of the securi-
ties in some of the companies
Any plan of returning tbs prop
critics to private owners, he declares
must contemplate three genera
propositions:
That fair return may be paid upon
existing investment.
That sufficient return may be
earned upon railroad properties tc
attract tire necessary capital with
which to develop existing lines and tc
build new lines; and
4 That railroads must compete fol
capital in the money markets of the
world. and must. by the same token
pay for that capital with some regard
to the risk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
Perhaps Colonel House was 8

Perhaps Colonel House was sent
over merely to prepare the way for
the coming of the president. The
colonel has his points which make
him valuable to the administration.
He never appears to be trying to get
into the limelight. He leaves the stage
to his chief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

You are not asked to subscribe to
the Red Cross fund. but you are solic-
tied to become a member of this. the
greatest organization or its kind in the
world. Membership in the Red Cross
should be q source of pride to every
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Merchants Ma
tional Bank of Topeka. Kansas. will be
held at Its banking office. Tuesday.
January IA, 1919, between the hours
of one and three p. m. for the purpose
of electing board of directors for the
ensuing year, and for the transaction
of such other business as may legally
come before the meeting.
F. NJ. BONEBRAKE. =
ADV. Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral Of Ford F. ChalIis, age 40,
who died Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo-,
Penwell's chapel. burial in Topeka Gene
terry.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Dewey, who
> O'Clock from the family residence. 2os
to Fairbanks. Iowa, for burial.
The bodies Of Mrs Anna Reynolds and
her son, Howard reynolds, who died Mon
today. Funeral services Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock from Shellabargers chapel.
Burial in Rochester cemetery.
The funeral of David R. Evan. was held
Western avenue, ut O'Clock. Burial in
Mt. Hope cemetery.
The funeral of Helen Louise Perry. age
13, who died Wednesday afternoon was
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Lance
chapel, Fourteenth and Van Buren,. Burial
in Mt Auburn cemetery.
Funeral of Daniel W. Hardeman Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock from Stonestreets
chapel Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Funeral of L. D. Clark who died Thurs
day morning Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
from Penwelfs chapel. Burial will be in
Pleasant Hill cemetery.
MRS. CLARA LOUIS KEITH, wife of
died at IL O'Clock Friday night In a local
hospital. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock from Bomgardner's chapel. Burial,
Mt. Hope cemetery.
MRS. CLARA HARDING, age So, died
December IL, in a local hospital The
body will be taken to Ottawa, Kansas, for
burial.
The funeral of William D. Mitchell, who
died Monday, December g. has been post
poned from Monday until Wednesday AT
funeral home. BurfaI in MI
terry. y
Funeral Of Agnes Z. Gaines age 25 of
l2O1 North Western avenue, who died
Thursday, from ConwelPs North Topeka
chapel Sunday afternoon at 80 O'Clock
. Burial In Rochester cemetery.
FLICK c. EsPLIN, age 80. formerly of
is survived by his daughter, Irene, Of
Sedalia; his mother. Mrs. Z. L. Esplin, of
, Topeka; three brothers, Oscar Esplin, of
Sedalia; Elmer Esnlin, Of San Bernar,iino
! te1s; Mrs H. L. Ward and Mrs. q. l.
burial Sunday in Sedalia, Mo.
FAITH ALICE BURLINGTON died FRI
day afternoon at the family residence, 3O4
West Twelfth street. Funeral announce
ments later.
EDWARD DICK ALLEN, age 30. died
! Friday afternoon at the home of his father
! and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Allen,
Nineteenth and Kline. Funeral announce
ment later.
/ MRS. w. A. BARNETTE died of In
fluenza at her home in Kansas City, De-
cember II. She was the wife of Alfred
Barnette. formerly of Topeka. Funeral in
+, Kansas City at O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
TOPEKA YANK HOME
Wade H. Summers, 319 Elmwood, Ar
riyes in New York.

A telegram was received Friday
night by Mrs. r. P. Summers. 31s
Elmwood, from her son, Wade H.
Summers, stating that he had just ar
rived in New York City from Brest,
France. on the transport DeKalb.
which sailed from Brest on Decem-
Der 2.
Summers is well and happy, accord
ing to the telegram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
IMPORTATION FOR ALL READERS o.
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

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fered the unlimited use Of the largest m
formation bureau In the world.
This Service Bureau Is located in the ma
tional capital, where 1t Is in immediate
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II can answer practically any question
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vice, nor make exhaustive research.
The war forced so many changes in
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the services of this information bureau will
be Invaluable to all who use 1t.
Keep In touch with your government
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sand ways Ii your WANTS are only made
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The State Journal pays for this splendid
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ers may take free advantage OF 1t. You are
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Write your request briefly, sign your
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS


Near tho Limit.
Do your shopping early, sisters;
Be an early buyer:
Cause those dress skirts short and English
Might go up still higher.
-Gussie Morrow Gage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

Funeral Of Daniel W. Hardeman Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock from Stonestreet'e
chapel Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

The funeral of Helen Louise Perry, age
13, who died Wednesday afternoon. was
held this afternoon at o'clock from Lance
chapel. Fourteenth and Van Buren,. Burial
in Mt Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz- Brunt-
Martin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

The bodies of Mrs. Anna Reynolds and
day in PUEBLO, Colo. arrived in Topeka
today. Funeral services Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock from Shellabarger's chapel.
Burial in Rocheste. cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

The funeral Of David r. Evans was held
this afternoon from the residence, 131
Western avenue, ut O'Clock. Burial in
Mt. Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

Funeral of L. D. Clark who died Thurs
day morning Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
from PenwelPs chapel. Burial will be in
Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

The funeral of Ford F. Challis, age 40,
who died Wednesday in Kansas City, NO.,
was held this afternoon at O'Clock from
Penwell's chapel Surial in Topeka ceme-
terry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Dewey, who
died Thursday. Was held this afternoon at
} O'Clock from the family residence, 2O4
Elmwood avenue. The body will be taken
to Fairbanks, Iowa, for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s77.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

EDWARD DICK ALLEN, age 30, died
Friday afternoon at the home Of his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Allen,
Nineteenth and Kline. Funeral announce
ment later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

MRS. w. A. BARNETTE died of In
fuenza at her home in Kansas City, De-
cember II. She was the wife of Alfred
Barnette. formerly of Topeka Funeral in
Kansas City at 2 O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

MRS. CLARA LOUIS KEITH, wife of
Harry w. Keith, 2H Michigan avenue,
died at IL O'Clock Friday night in a local
hospital Funeral Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock from Bomgardners chapel. Burial,
Mt, Hope cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

folk. Va. f. L. Parker, president
l.. B. Way. secretary, Increasing
maximum capital stock from $50, 900
to $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
Court News
CHARTERS ISSUED.

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capital stock $4,000, minimum $50.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
STOCKS ARE STEADY
UNDER GOOD NEWS

New York. AUG. 2s.--Stocks closed
.trsnv today with net gains IN some
Issues The war news was inspiring
and the rroft-tAkiug that developed
VS. small United States steel was
leader and made new high price for
the wear. Others that made new high
prices were Railway steel springs
s,esI Eoundrtes. Kun1eley preferred and
Burne BROTHERS
Cation was e-ratic because Of the
1srht rror now expected combined with
.hr hone Of peace before another crop
ear be harvested II opened lewer but
advanced about s. a bale after which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

than half tho graduate nurses Of the
state for military duty it Is evident
that the opportunities in the nursing
profession are greater than ever be
fore
For this reason the state council Of
defense Is urging the young women
OF Virginia to enter the training
schools Of hospitals inm ediately in
order that they may have a share TN
this greatest ~ patriotic services.
Although the course is three years,
the student Is far from being a figure
head. for she releases a graduate
nurse for overseas duty or for public
health work at home Patients are
being urged not to employ graduate
nurses unless the case is most critical,
but TO rely upon the students, who are
able to give efficient care.
This new ruling makes it necessary
for hospitals to increase their quota
Of probationers. and all we'll educated
young women coming up TO the re-
dured standard in other respects will
be admitted As class work begins
about the middle of September girls
will make arrangements at once, so as
not to lose time in their theoretical
training They may talk to the presi-
dent of any hospital in which they are
interested or communicate with Miss
Elizabeth webb at 7n5 West Grace
street, Richmond. who will give de
tailed Information Prospective stu
dents should be careful to ascertain
whether or not the hospital they ex-
pect TO enter meets the standard re-
quired OF the state board of examiners,
According TO the rule of This board
a nurse must have completed success
fully one year OF high school work,
or it's equivalent, and must be Of
irreproachable character. Most hos
pitfalls in this state require more than
one year at least one accepting no
girl who is not a high school gradua'
There are more opportunities in m
nursing profession than ever hefcr'
and a wider field for activity If
young woman does not care for or
phase OF the work she may choo>
another more congenial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

Head. n. C. returned yesterday and
gave quite an interesting account of
the storm which prevailed along the
North Carolina coast on Saturday
and sunday She states that four
teen cottages were washed away. and
many people from Norfolk and vicin-
lty had narrow escapes for their lives.
some having TO be removed from
their cottages by small boats The
cottage in which Mrs. Colonna and
her child were living was washed
away and both were rescued by
Charles II Balfour. Jr.. OF Colonial
avenue, Norfolk
As soon after the storm as q
steamer could be landed. those at
NaK's Head left but until that timei
they were without food Mrs. Colon
ma states that no lives were lost, all
though all were IN great danger dur
ing the progress OF the storm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

y and T. 7. Co. SIS 1895
Y r and r Co. SIS. 1884 -
street Railway StockA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
Kansas Women Figure in
Bloodless, Bulletless Bat
tie to Save the Whea.
Crop While Male Harvest
ers Are Fighting in France.

One of the most romantic battles
OF the Great War was not tough on
the other side c. the Atlantic: men
had only a part In 1t not shot WAS
fired: the people for whom thu
battle was fought were half world
away,
Yet this battle wa won without
the loss OF single life and with in
calculahie profit 10 humanity.
Its cb1ectives were the millions OF
bushels of wheat from the fruitful
acres which are the broad bosom OF
Kansas the fighters who harvested
the grain were women eiris chit
dren and men. The enemies were
the elements FIRE air and water
the nations for whom the nattst
was wagec were starving Belgium
France, Ensiand--aIl of friendly
Europe. in fact-and our swn
Americans over there
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
The thing

their proffered help. The thing
seemed impossible.
The offer had far different
aspect a few weeks ago, when the
War Council faced the situation OF
bumper wheat crop and man
power entirely inadequate to handle
Il.
The fate of the crop hung in the
balance
Then thousands of women--the
,ame women whose January ofTer of
aid had been scorned. with their
army OF children and girls sprang
up from all os"r the state and the
wheat crop was saved II this
volunteer army had not unbtdden.
come to the rescue, A great part OF
his tremendous crop would have
,ecn lost.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

New York. Aug 2s.-The cotton mar
kst continued its advance today, octo"
Der at ore time sailing sf 81 nc per
round The highest prices were made
following what was generally con"id-
srsyd as an urfavorable governme nt
weekly weatAer report ard hullish
private condition renort offerings
during the greater part OF the session
were rather small ana X required only
a limited demand to put prices M.
Numerous private messages were re-
c~ived in the late afternoon To the ef-
fact that spots were not fully follow .
ing the rise in futures and that demand
for the actual was disappolntihR-
These advices led 10 come selling, but
the urdertone continued very steady
until near the close when realizing de-
veloped leaving the market barely
STEADY at a net advance Of so to 90
potnts There were no r- .~f@ for the
day.
Spot at New 0rleo' 'F ana
- hirher =. 37l.r .a 444
bales spot here va am ad~
vance Of SIS points ~ a. '='fe we're
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

II will be noticed that the men
are mentioned last IN the order OF
battle formation. And that is where
they belong For had 1t not been
for the women and children. large
part OF the bumper crop would have
rotted on the ground. The depleted
ranks OF male workers. ranks thin
even In times OF peace, had not the
man power adequately to meet the
situation.
There is an element OF humor In
this story OF how the women came
10 the rescue OF Kansas
when the matrons and the ladies
and the "fiappers" and the little
boys and girls offered last January
to aid in the harvesting this summer
the Kansas War Council declined
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
RICHMOND NAY MARIO,
WEEKLY MARKET QUOTATIONS.
sUGGESTED room i,nIcEs.

The prices below arr considered by
the local food administration to be fair
and reasona BILE. They are issued by
Or. L Eaton. local director OF markets
and transportation. and apply TO the
Richmond market only.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
Method of DisposinS of Garbage ut
Denver.


Denver.
Apropos of the present garbage
utilization campaign II IS interesting
70 note the Denver Col. method of
using the City's garbage The city
officials make a yearly contract with
feeding company to collect and dis
pose OF The complete garbage output
of the city A nominal sum Is paid to
leEaiize the contract SO that, in effect,
The city has it's garbage collected and
disposed OF free Of cost,
This feeding company is A co-opera-
tive organization. each member feed
ing to hogs on his own premises the
proportion OF garbage the firm allows
him TO collect The feeding company
Is required To give a bond or 5000
Ia the city, one member gets so per
cent OF the garbage and has n ranch
accommodating 5000 hogs within nve
miles Of the city
To insure prompt and sanitary col
lection the city assumes rcSponsib i+;ty.
All trouble calls are sent to the civic
department OF Inspection This de
partment then phones the company,
which has a light auto-delivery truck
to gather all garbage that may have
inadvertently been MISSED by the reg
ul3r collectors. The company also
employs an inspector, who is given Of
fetal recognition and standing by tho
city, and whose work rs constantly
10 inspect garbage and garbage condi-
tions The regular civic health in
spectors also make inspections in this
regard
This arrangement has worked e1-
tremely we'll in Denver The garbage
is collected in an entirely satisfactory
and sanitary manner at no cost to the
city. and a a cost To the members of
the feeding company Of about 81 80
4 ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
NTRGINIANS RETURN FROM
STORM WRECKED MACS HAD

Berkeley, Va. Aug oS-Mrs. 3. o.
Colonna and little daughter. who
have been spending several weeks
with relatives at a cottage at Mays
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

Cor August lo5A Septern Der
lgsA: October, 1869
Oats-Au@ust- ION; September. 7e%
October r.
Lar d-September, &c 20; October
2s az
Rib s-Se pt eruber, Ass; October.
a4s7
Pork September. 4&1S; octeN r.
a. 50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.
,From CasRfe O.. Fsurch II co.,

Richmond, Va Aug. IS. 1918. .
Slate seeag5GteR
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

c NJ. Dodson Coal company r
collicry Offices at Beaver Brook, Pa
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-12
CALL FAIR
ASSN MEET
FOR THURS.

The directors of the Grady Count,
Free Fair association will meet OF
Thursday, June 18th, at 2 p. m. al
the office OF the Retail Merchants as
sociation. The purpose of this meet
ing will be to elect a president to
succeed w. e. Smith, who has re
signed. Other matters will also be
taken up, one of which is the paying
OF premiums in War Savings Stamps
and Thrift Stamps
Immediately after this meeting
there will be meeting of the bank
ers and leading business men and
farmers from all of the towns OF
Grady county The purpose of this
meeting is to organize a Grady Coun
ty Farm Bureau
Everyone interested is requested
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-12
War and Women

We hear much these days of what the
women are doing on the battle-line.
How few American women are strong
enough to go to the front and endure
the hardships OF the men
Help is offered, and is freely given
to every nervous, delicate woman, by
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Remember ingredients on label. No
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In 0female complaint" irregularity,
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or cure. Pains, internal Inflammation
and liberation, weak back, and kindred
ailments are cured by it, ask your
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nervous and general debility, insomnia,
or sleeplessness.
Write DR.. Pierce, President Invalids'
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