The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22

State Of, Kansas,
Governors Office.
Now that the armistice has been signed
and the battle forces in the great war are
taking the lines designated in the armis-
tice terms, the curtain Is being raised aud
the world more and more Is learning the
true conditions in the countries which have
been overrun by Germany and her allies;
The extent to which death, starvation and
the ruthless destruction of property have
stalked abroad in those stricken countries
is daily becoming more painfully appar.
emit.
Among all the millions who have suffered
at the hands of the Oppressor none have
been more sorely tried than the Jews. They
have been driven to starvation, have been
denied sufficient clothing and have been
ground between the upper and the meth ,r
milestone by friend and foe alike. The
Jew has contributed in a most substantial
ali the nations 81 the earth, and no race
has been more patriotic, more liberty low
ing. He has fought under the flag Of every
the
Of Jews have given their lives in the caEse
for which We fought and those who re-
mained at home have responded with fine
food and shelter without fault Of its own.
leans and Kansans we should hear the call
from these stricken people and contribute
Of our means to q fund which will be de-
voted to their succor.
knowing the warm appreciation Of jus
tiee which abides in the hearts of our peo-
pie and the fine generosity with which thay
tunate fellows, I, Arthur Capper, Cover
nor Of the State Of Kansas, therefore,
d 5Ials 1nst II, the period beginning ,,
Der A.
JEWISH RELIEF DAYS
I call upon the people of all our cities,
towns and rural communities to organize
their forces and get behind this campaign
with true Kansas spirit No state has
been more blessed with abundant crops
be glad to give Of their bountifui store
aged countries, who are without food,
without homes and even without oppor-
tunity in their present condition. 1 urge
the newspapers OF the state to give widest
possible publicity to the campaign and ap-
peal to the mayors and municipal officials
to lend their wholehearted support In
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have
hereunto subscribed my name
and cansed to be affixed the
Great Seal Of the State. Done
ISeaL] at Topeka, the capital tais
10th day Of November, A. D.
ARTHUR cAppER, Governor.
y T. BoTKiM. Secretary of State.
Asst. Secretary of State.
First Published in The topeka stata
Journal November 10. 1881
form Board 1871
SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES OF
SUPPLIES
REQUIRED BY THE
STATE SOLDIERS HOME AT FORT
DODGE. KANSAS. AND MOTHER
BICKERDYkE HOME AT ELS
WORTH, KANSAS.
Sealed proposals for furnishing the sup
plies herein named will be received by the
State Board of Managers until one O'Clock
p. m-, December Z, 1918. The proposals
shall be in writing. sealed and marked
proposals for furnishing supplies" and
shall be addressed to the President Of the
Board Of Managers, Memorial Hall Build
ing, Topeka. Kan. All proposals must be
accompanied by certified check on some
responsihle bank. payable to the Board of
Managers. equal in amount to five per
a guaranty for the faithful performance of
any contract awarded. In case no award
10 made to the party the check shall be at
once returned to him. and the check de-
posted by the successful bidder shall be
returned to him when contract has been
duly signed and bond approved.
| At the time above mentioned said pro-
! posals will be opened. in public, at the
/ office of the Board OF Managers. in the
Memorial Hall Building, Topeka, Kan, fol
/ tabulation.
Commencing at nine a. m. on the follow
ing days: Tuesday. December 10. groceries
flour and meats: Wednesday. nine q. m
| December II. dry goods, boots and shoes
Contracts will be awarded on each articl,
i separately to the lowest responsible bidder
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