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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-04
Administrator banner Says To-
pekans Are Stacking.
Only 20 Per Cent of People
Have Laid in Winter Supply.
so PER CENT SHOULD Be IN
Unless City Awakens a Real
Shortage Will Follow.
Two More Months To Buy
Plenty of Coal Now.

Only 90 per cent of the people Of To-
peka have laid in their winter supply OF
At least so per cent of the residents of
the city Should have their bins full if d
serious shortage is to be avoided this
winter.
Coal burning will begin within sixty
There is time between now and the first
| Of November for the lacking 80 per cent
to buy.
Plenty of coal is on hand in Topeka to
be erE.p '+'' 0'' 'e '''e - - u -'''e'
The above outstanding facts tell the
story of the winter coal situation in
Topeka today.
c. H. Danner, Shawnee county fuel
administrator, in a warning to the res
idents of the city today, gave Topeka
an opportunity to avoid this winter a
shortage of fuel that would cause i'm
tense suffering and necessitate rigid
and drastic restrictions turnout the
city.
Despite the repeated warnings from
the LEGAL administrator and from the
national administration thru newspa-
pers, bill poster and moving picture
displays, Topekans have allowed the
summer heat to lure them from the
winter preparations
Last year when the summer season
ended and the demand was begun for
small coal deliveries only per cent of
liiO tSoluCitS Ok Tie CITY 1lda coal III
their bins for winter consumption.
This year, altho the coal supply nee
ossarily will be shorter and the de-
mands greater. due to war industry or
ders, the people have added but 20 per
cent to the summer purchases.
Must Buy Coal Now.
I'VE have been appealing to the
people with tears in our eyes" Fuel
Administrator Danner said today, "but
we find that only 20 per cent of the
appeals have borne fruit
"Of course I realize" he continued,
that there are thousands of families,
probably, that cannot afford to buy
their winter supply now. On the
other hand there is a ma ority that is
able. This majority should, by all
means. lay in the coal now that the
retailers of Topeka will be able to
supply the small orders without delay
this winter. 1t is right up to the peo-
pie or topeka who can afford win
tefs coal supply to buy now. They
owe it to their families, to the fam
lilies of the poor and to their govern
ment. There is no excuse for delay"
Manager Fellows of the Jackson
walker company estimated today that
only 10 per cent of the people had
bought coal.
We have been delivering lots of
it," he said, but on the other hand
we have found it necessary to cancel
orders recently owing to the lack of
purchasers. We have plenty of coal
now and plenty of men and equipment
to deliver it. In sixty days the coal
burning season will open. In that
period the dealers in Topeka would be
able to supply enough fuel to take
care of so per cent of the consumption
here. But the orders must come in
quickly. If they don't we are facing
winter problem that cannot be
solved
Other dealers report plenty of fuel
on hand but scarcity of orders. They
all fear the coming of the winter
months unless the early orders are
sent in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-04

Frances Cav. Miss Imogene Snycer
of Oskaloosa will arrive Thursday to
spend two days with Miss Cav on her
ways to Ellsworth, where she will
teach in the high school.
Mr.. Paul Caiihan of Camp Funston
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Calihan.
Miss Goldie vawter has returned to
Omaha, Neb., to take up her work as
teacher in the city schools.
/ Miss Margaret Stubs will enter
Roger Hall, Lowell, Mass, this winter.
Mary Paxton and Mr. Legler Paxton
motored to Seneca Sunday to visit
Mrs. William H. Smith. Mr.. Paxton
and Miss Mary Paxton returned Mon
day ON the train and Mrs. Paxton and
Legier drove home in their car yes
terday.
Miss Lillian Gleissner has returned
from a visit to relatives in Indiana.
She will leave soon to enter the State
university at Lawrence. She is
member of the Alpha Chi Omega.
Mr.. D. A. Maloney of Denver re-
turned home today after a short visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Biby.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Mcmillan of
Santa Monica, Cal. is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Pence, and Mr..
Pence.
Miss Mabel Kingsley will leave to-
morrow for Abilene. where she is
head of the English department of
the high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jordan, Mr..
and Mrs Wendell Lyman and Mrs.
Bruce Mcfarland will return tomor-
row from Bean Lake.
Mrs. Don Mulvane will return from
a. trip to the Pacific coast about the
middle of September.
Mrs. Morton Albaugh and her
daughter. Miss Kathryn Albaugh,
have returned from a visit to relatives
in Indiana. Miss Albaugh will leave
September 1 6 for Pittsburg, where she
teaches in the Normal school.
Mr.. ]. r. Burrow returned yester-
day from Estes Park, where he spent
several weeks at his cottage.
Miss Jessie MeCarter will leave in a
few days for Vineland to teach in the
public schools.
Mr.. E. H. Crosby has returned from
Estes Park. Colo, where he spent
three weeks.
Mrs. J. w. Movers has returned
from a visit to friends at Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
Governor and Mrs Capper are
spending a few weeks in Colorado.
Miss Bertha Rightmire is the guest
this week. Miss Rightmire is return
ing from Chicago university, where
she took special work this year. She
teaches in the high school of Bartles-
vile. Okla.
Mrs. Clifford Reynolds Knight of
Parsons. who has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Heath,
returned to her home Yesterday. Mr..
and Mrs. knight will leave inn
mediately for New Haven. Conn.
where Mr.. knight will do war work
in Yale university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-04
SANTA FEE NOTES


NOTES ana personals from santa Fe
by Frances Jones. Telephone $780,
E. X. Metzdorf has returned to his work
in the superintendent of teicgraph's office
after vacation of two weeks. Mr.. and
Mrs. Metzdorf and family spent their time
at Deer Lodge, Mont.
Mrs. 4. a. Mcmillan Of Santa Monica.
Pence, of the auditor of disbursements
office. Mrs. Mcmillan accompanied Mrs.
Pence home, she having spent a month
with her mother at Santa Monica.
Mr.. and Mrs. James kerns are visiting
relatives at st. Joseph, Mo. Mr.. Kerns
is connected with the car repair shops
In a shert time the round house will
begin taking care of the Missouri Pacific
engines. according to government order
recently received.
A meeting of the committee of manage
ment will be held at 6 80 o'clock Wednes-
day evening. at the Railroad ~" The
Friday evening programs for the coming
year will be planned and other important
matters discussed.
D. NJ. Lane of the paint department is
absent from work because of illness.
Miss Sadie Downing of the freight audi
tors office, accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Downing, left last Saturday for New
orleans. They will also visit Galveston
and Memphis before their return home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-04
Time TO THINK!

About your winter overcoat or suit
And while you are thinking just
remember that Ekberg The Tailor
has a complete stock of all-wool suit
ings and overcoats.
You'll find him at 1o6 E. Sth, the
Majestic building. where he will be
glad to show you these geods.-Adv.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
NEW MIDDLETON

The Red Cross Auxiliary served
lunch at a sale last Monday and made
$3.50. This Auxiliary has 1913 mem
bers and is doing much work. Rev.
Tom Burton of Nashville is holding
a meeting at the Free church. Miss
Lurlie Mai Rollins is in Nashville.
E. G. Smith and Gordon Moore have
returned from Louisville. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. L. Bass were in Bluff Creek
Sunday. Miss Irene Thomas was in
WATERFOWL Sunday. Bob Gill of the
Powder Plant was here Thursday.
Mrs. Green Paris is at Shop Springs
at the bedside of her nephew. Joe
Carpenter left Friday night to attend
the State Fair. Miss Florence
Reeves has returned to Nashville
after spending a few days with rela-
tives here Miss Kathrine Sykes of
Nashville has been the guest of Miss
Gladys Terry. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Bradford motored to Gordonsville
Saturday. Miss Minnie McGlasson
has been to Cookeville recently. Born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Carpenter, Sept
18th, a boy. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton
Martin spent Sunday with A. J. Harel
and family. Miss Rosie Denney was
in Brush Creek Friday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Barrett spent the weekend near
Rome. Frank Webb and family left
Wednesday for Texas.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
sToNEWALL.

Sunday was a quite day, with no
cars on the road. Born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Casper Boston, on the 18th, a
girl. T. N. Trousdale of this place
died Sept. II, and his remains were
laid to rest in the Gordonsville ceme-
terry. Miss Laura Cooper of Gordons-
vile spent the weekend with Miss
Gertrude James. Mr.. and Mrs. Bart
Gwaltney spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Mcdonald. Miss
Margie Mcdonald of Gordonsville
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Scruggs
Saturday and Sunday. The meeting
at Caney Fork Cemetery closed Sun
day. Miss Nola Gibbs and Mr..
Bobby Hubbard were quietly married
last Tuesday afternoon. Fredie
Gwaltney of Hickman was here last
Saturday afternoon on business. Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Nixon of Sykes
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Josh Young
Saturday and Sunday. Little Charlie
and Burton Gwaltney of Hickman
visited their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rufus Preston Saturday night.
There were a to register here last
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
Admission
1880 and $3.50

ly purchased the Peter Herod prop
erty near Sanderson's church, paying
$500 for same. Sterling Boston and
Albert Whitley went to Difficult Tues
day. Ed. Massey is conducting a re-
vival near Bowling Green, KY, this
week. He is being assisted by Rev.
Brunson. Calvin Gregory was in
Carthage Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Gregory are visiting relatives
at Thompsonville, Ill, this week.
Prof. Goad's school at KttrelPs is
progressing nicely with a daily at
tendance of fifty-five pupils. Levie
Thomas, who is teaching at Brush
creek spent Saturday and Sunday with
homefolks. Jefie Gregory is visiting
relatives near Bowling Green, KY.
Mrs. Mai Gregory spent Saturday
night with Tom Smith and family.
Jordan Brummitt and wife visited
George Beal and family Sunday. A
lage number of colored people from
this place attended the Association at
Carthage last week. Hunters report
large number of squirrels in the
woods near this place. Much corn is
being eaten by them. Miss Alice
Gregory was Sunday guest of Miss
Cora Beal. Mrs. Marlin Kemp, who
has been i'll for some time from ty-
phoid fever, is slowly improving. Rev.
Arthur Stinson purchased a farm
from Willie Kemp last week, paying
$4,000 for same.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Courtney of this place.
Miss Margie Harper spent Saturday
night with Miss Vera Shelton. Miss
Julia Allen spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Miss Flora Beane. Miss
Bess Winfree is i'll with asthma. Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Boze recently visited
the family of Carl Gibbs. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cheatham Rollins of New Middle
ton motored to this place Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Sheriff. and children of
Nashville have been with relatives at
this place. J. F. Harper and Bob
Winfrey have returned home from the
Powder plant. Dewey Shelton has
gone to the Powder plant to work.
Cleve Hubbard has returned home to
stay from California. Bro. F. B
Cox preached an excellent sermon to
a large audience Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. A. Shelton visited George
Lynch and family of Helps Bend
Saturday night. Jim Reed has re-
ceived word that his son, Jesse, had
landed safely overseas. Mrs. Ann
MCGEE of Carthage is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Mary Piper of this
place. Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Thomp-
son of Rewoda attended church ser
vices at this place Sunday. Everybody
come to prayer meeting and Sunday
school and help in making a better
prayer meeting and Sunday school.
Prayer meeting every Saturday night
and Sunday school every Sunday
morning at 1890. Everybody attend.
Come on soldier boys with your let
tiers, we enjoy reading them.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
MAGGART.

The protracted meeting at Banks
Chapel closed Sunday, conducted by
Bro. ]. D. and J. A. Harris of Baxter.
We had good revival and several
conversions and two additions to the
church. Uncle Payton Massey has
been very feeble for the past two
weeks. Homer Halliburton and wife
were recent guests of her mother,
Mrs. Fannie Robinson. There are
several cases of measles in this COM
munity. Bro. v. S. Massey and son,
Charlie, visited at the home of Uncle
Payton Massey one day last week.
John D. Robinson and wife of Car
thage are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Agness Maggart of this place. Mrs.
Billie Massey has moved to Sullivan's
Bend. Born on a recent date to Deal
Harville and wife, a girl. B. p. Mas
sey sold nice bunch of hogs to Boyd
McCrary for good price. J. B.
Dickens of Baxter preached the fun
eral of Mrs. p. Lawson at Mt. Zion
Sunday. Charlie Massey spent last
Saturday night with his uncle, N. B.
Massey at Carthage. Miss Effie Mas
sey is visiting relatives here this
week.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

The following letter was recently
received by Miss Ella Mcdonald of
ElmwoOd from her brother, Corp. B.
FL. Mcdonald, now safely overseas.
He is the son of Rev. J. p. Mcdonald.
1t will be remembered that this boy
was drafted last year and has been
in the service of his country since
November 14th.
Somewhere in France, Aug. Ii.
Dear Ella:-How are you all? I
am well and getting along fine-hope
you are the same. Ella, what are YOU
doing these days? When did YOU
see Clara Have Wayne and Fora
married yet? Write and tell me any
thing you know. / have just written
Clara letter. Don't have much to
write. You knew how things are
now. / will write as often as possible
and you do the same. Tell them all
back home that ! am getting along
fine. Will write again soon. AS
CANT think of anything else to write
] will close.
Your loving brother,
Corp. BRYANT Fl. MCDONALD.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
FLAT ROCK.

Dave Litchford sold two sucking
mules the past week to Henry Cap
leanor for 500. Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter White of Rock City were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Harville
Sunday. Misses Emma and Joenell
Tunstan went to Nashville Sunday
Mrs. James Rigsby who has been con-
fined to her room for some time, is no
better at this writing. G. S. Nc
Cormack and Elige Rollins went to
Carthage Friday on business. Born
on the End to Mr.. and Mrs. J.. T. Har-
vile, a fine boy. Miss Lucy McCor-
mack visited Miss Ester Harville
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
GAsLEss SUNDAYS.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 11.-N1m-
erous reports received by U. S. Fuel
Administrator w. E. Myer indicate
that the second gasolineless Sunday in
Tennessee was much better observed
than the first and the Fuel Admins
traitor says the spirit is improving.
In several sections the reports state
that the observance was 100 per cent,
while the others indications are that
it will be necessary to have deputies
stationed along the roads and num-
bers of cars, owners and drivers Sc
cured. This is particularly true in
Williamson county where 1872 cars (of
which number 15 were foreign) were
observed last Sunday as compared
with q the first Sunday.
In the larger cities, however, there
was disposition on the part of auto
mobile owners to obey the request of
the President to the letter. In Chat
tanooga, for instance, the cars of
physicians and others making neces-
sary trips were labeled, and Mr.. Myer
believes that such course in other
cities would save explanations when
numbers of cars are published.
In other communities reports are
to the effect that owners of cars obey
ed the request during the day, but as
soon as darkness came they got out
their cars and disregarded all requests
for conservation of gasoline.
Just how many 'gasless' Sundays
will be requested by the Federal Ad-
ministration in Washington / am not
prepared to state, said Mr.. Myer.
''but / do know that with the whole
hearted cooperation of the owners
OF cars, the number of 'gasless' Sun
days will be decreased"
1T seems little thing-this request
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

Sunday. Miss Louise Baird was the
recent guest of Miss Lucy Tunstall.
Curry Wilson and R. M. BoultOn
went to Nashville Friday on business.
Wilson Wills spent this week at the
State Fair. Misses Stella and Blanch
Marks of Grant spent Saturday night
with Misses Joene1 and Lucy Tuns-
tall. Miss Lucy Bains who has been
in Nashville for the past two weeks,
returned home last Thursday. Miss
Kate White visited relatives at Rawl
Creek Saturday night and Sunday.
]. Rollins went to Lebanon Sunday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

of the President to conserve gasoline
and yet there are those who would
bubble over its observance. Think
what it means to the boys over there,
"said Mr.. Myer, "and let's have the
reports from over the state next Sun
day read: observance Of gasolineless
day perfect"
That some idea may be had of the
amount of gasoline saved by q strict
observance of the Presidents request
it has been estimated that in the terri
tory East of the Mississippi there
are four million automobiles, and Of
this number 100000 are trucks. The
saving per car on Sunday is roughly
placed at 2 gallons, which, eliminate
ing the trucks, would make a saving
OF seven million, six hundred thous-
and gallons in single day.
Camp Wheeler, Sept. 9Th.
While nothing to do will write you
a few lines to let you know that / am
well and hope this will find You all
the same. What are you all doing
since / left? 1t has been raining here
this afternoon and we are not doing
anything. am getting plenty to eat
and good cot to sleep on. Was ex-
amined this morning and passed.
Have been vaccinated in both arms.
1t hasn't hurt me yet but my right
arm is getting little sore, but don't
think it viii hurt me much. Don't
know yet what my job will be but
won't drill much, if any. / t is about
mail time so will close and write
again Florence, pray for me that
may do right. Write soon and tell
me all the news. / will see Won all
again some day
ELSTER sIRCY.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
PLEASANT SHADE.

A large number of our people ex-
pect to attend the State Fair this
week. Mrs. Howard Goad is very i'll
at this writing and her death is ex-
pected at any time. Calvin Gregory
preached at Mace's Hill Saturday and
Sunday Jack Sanderson is building
a large feed barn. Mrs. Pony Jones
of Portland, Tenn, is visiting rela-
tives here. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cleve-
land went to Nashville Tuesday. Tom
Sanderson has sold his home in town
to James Oldham for the considera-
ion of $1,000. Mr.. Sanderson recent
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
Note the Following Features:

l. Boys between 10 and q years
of age who have completed four
years high school course or its equiv
alent may become members of the 5.
A. T. c., about Oct. 1st. Such stu
dents will be instructed in military
service and receive board, lodging, tu-
ition, uniforms and $50 per month
from the government.
2. officers of the U. S. army will
be assigned by the War Department
to give military instructions. Stu
dents will be observed and judged as
to their qualifications for Officers
Training Camps, Technical Experts,
Northumberland Officers Schools,
or duty in environments.
9. The College Course will include,
in addition to regular college sub
jects, military instruction and special
work in such closely related subjects
as the War Department may pre-
scribe.
4. Regular courses of the Normal
School will be given as heretofore to
all students not members of the s. A.
T. c.
Fall Term Opens Sept. %.
For further information write
r. L. JONES, President.
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
BLUFF CREEK.

Measles are raging in this
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.
Gibbs We're the weekend guests of the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. jim
Cheek of New Middleton. Mrs. Josie
Cowan Of Boulton's Branch spent the
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

Announcement, program and pre-
MUM list of the Smith County Agri-
culturaf~Day will soon be off the press.
Call on your county agents or men,
bers of the executive committee for
a copy.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

You have doubtless heard of the farmer who
kept his accounts the barn door with chalk, and
the barn burned down. Did it ever occur to you
that you are in the same class when you pay your
bills with casR2 A check is receipt that
be denied. Let us use the chalk books rather
than waste it on the barn door.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
FOR SALE.

Good clover and timothy hay for
sale. If you want it cheap. Buy it
now.
E. w. DUKE,
9-19-2t. Riddleton, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

Change of plans of the Government
renders it necessary to modify the in
formation recently sent out By the
Middle Tennessee State Normal
school. Recent telegram states that
only students with four years Of high
school work or the equivalent are
eligible for adnittance to theIS. A. T.
r. i. JONES. President.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19
Middle Tennessee State Nor
NAL School

Authorized by the War Department
For Student Army Training Corps.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-09-19

9-19-2t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-11
TEXAS DROUTH IS
 B|GCOTTON FACTOR
Liverpool and Trade Inter- ests Buyers, Which Sent
 Up the Staple

New York, January 10.-There were violent fluctuations in the cotton mar ket today, but the general tendency of prices was lower owing 10 better pros poets for break in the Texas drouth nervousness over the question of fuel supplies in New England mill centers and renewed talk of possible government rrice regulation. After an early decline to 3i.55c. March rallied to s1.95c, but broke again to Sl.4oc in the late trading and closed at that level, with the general list closing steady at a decline of to 20 points under profit taking, reports that slightly on yesterdays advance in fu- lures, and the presence of low barome- ter in the southwest.
 Prices rallied several points right after the call on buying by Liverpool and trade interests, but the selling was heavy and the market soon turned easier. The ex- tent of recent advances encouraged To- cal selling for a reaction, while the west ern belt forecast was in line with private siderable selling attributed to liquidation of hedges against yesterdays spot pur- chases in the south.
 Active months sold about 3S to 46 points net lower, but offerings were gradually absorbed by continued demand from trade sources and when rumors reached the ring that Germany had asked Swe- den to act for her in negotiations with England. France and Italy, prices shot up rapidly. Later advices said Washington had no knowledge of any such action and the market met heavier offerings as 1t approached yesterdays high levels. May advanced from 31.l0c to 3159c, with active months generally selling about { to points net higher, but the late break carried prices into new low ground for the day with May selling off to 31.0sc under the pressure which came partly from spot house sources.