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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

persons insurance, the government
adds fixed sum every year
In spite of all these various contri-
buttons, the German pension is now
very small ranging from 5000 a year
for the lowest grade-to $54.79 for
the highest grade whose premium is
eleven cents a week.
Germany was the first to esta blish
this system of compulsory insurance
which went into effect as early as
1888. Beginning with that year all
persons of seventy or over have been
eligible to old age pensions even tho
they paid insurance premiums for but
a few months. Since then, at least
eleven other countries have adopted
practically the same scheme of COM
pulsory insurance, including France,
Sweden, Austro-Hungary, Russia, It
ally, Rumania, Netherlands, Greece,
Luxembourg and Iceland. Australia
and New Zealand, on the other hand,
have followed the non-contributory
plans of Great Britain and Denmark.
Questions on TIL above or any sub
ject upon which the reader desires in
formation, should be addressed the
Topeka State Journal Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, Director,
Washington, ,. c., with a 3-cent
stamp enclosed for reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04
WHATEVER you WANT TO KING
A separate peace with Russia, o

2 A separate peace with Russia, on
Che terms which Germany proposes,
you'd be a realization beyond the
widest dreams of Prussian junker-
dom. This victory would strengthen
the political position of the German
1lllitarists and justify for the popula-
4ion of Germany their sacrifices dur
ing this war. Germany extending her
rule over Austria Hungary, Bulgaria.
Turkey, Rumania and Russia, with the
Possession of the resources of these
countries, with access to every kind of
food. metal and raw material. would
Become almost uncomfortable. At
best, the war. between Germany and
the allies, under such circumstances.
would last for several years, until a
military decision favorable to the al
Hes is reached. At worst, the war
might end in some sort of compro-
mise, leaving in existence two antago-
inistic forces: the German autocracy
with her vassals bound to her militar-
1stic chariot, on the one side, and the
onion of democratic nations on the
other. Such would be the case if
peace were attained by Germany's
Yielding every possible concession in
the west in exchange for a free hand
IN Russia. Sooner or later such sit
Ration would bring another war, an
{other worlds tragedy with millions of
dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

that all of .life's ordinary claims were
secondary to the claims of the gosp>--
Even our obligation to live is tran
scended by our obligation to be true
to Christ.
Strange as it may appear, it is yet
true that men and women have it in
their power to give joy to the Lord
of all life, who is now seated on heav-
ems highest throne. Such a compare
lively simple thing as an open con-
fession of Christ's sovereignty, on the
part of one of His disciples, makes
glad the Saviour above. He is well
pleased with mems loyalty to Him,
and in the open acknowledgment OF
obedience to His name He sees the
fulfillment of His work for the human
race. Shall we therefore give pleas
ure to the loving heart of our 49,
deemer, or shall We displease Him by
our cowardice and faithlessness?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04
sTABILIzING THE RAILROADS.

Inc erect upon the market Tor Sc
curities of the governments taking
control of the railroad system during
the war is IL hopeful sign. 1t indicates
belief in the success of the plan, and
the presidents assurances create a
faith in the fair treatment which in
vestors will receive.
1t is expected that congress will give
prompt and hearty support to the plan
of having the railroads work together
and in complete harmony for the most
effective service while the war lasts.
1t has been already demonstrated how
important that is, and how impossible
it is without a centralized control with
full authority at the top. such as no
private agreement among corporations
with diverse interests could attain.
There ara strong reasons for having
the secretary of the treasury closely
associated with the central directing
power, and the full effect can be at
tanned only by having decisive action
exerted by single person in close as
ISOLATION with a competent advisory
| board. Secretary McAdoo makes clear
in his statement his earnest desire to
perform the highest service under the
| best advice and in complete harmony
with those engaged in the heavy task
of operating the roads.
It is equally a matter of satisfaction
that these men so readily accept the
plan of central control by the govern
inert, and are ready to cooperate
heartily in making it work with the
fullest success attainable. There is
need, not only of cooperation of the
railroad lines and those who direct
them, but of shippers and traders, who
are still to be served as well as the
government.
It is fair to expect that the general
service of the railroads will be i'm
proved as we'll as that directly used
for the government.
The main purpose of a centralized
direction during the emergency is SUI.
ficiently plain, says the N. Y. Journa.
| Of Commerce, and there is reason tc
expect that it will work out success.
fully. There are other considerations
to be kept in mind in it's justification
The legitimate interests of the rail-
ROAD corporations lneInSeIVeSs OF LnOSt
directly employed in their service anc
those who have furnished the capita
for their work, are to be considered il
the light of plain justice. Employe.
are asking for a further adjustment o,
their wages and salaries on account o.
the increased cost of living and the
more exacting labor. Some accus
toned to high compensation may b.
asked to accept less without a CORE
spending excuse for Directing. Some
sacrifice may be called for in regard L
profit, but a fair return upon securi
ties as an evidence of the capital fur
nished should be assured. For thi
there will be need of a rev adjustment
of the rates charged for service and
to be paid by the government for serv
ice rendered directly to it as well al
to others using the transportation sys
tenn.
There is a promise by the presiden
that there shall be fair return to in
vestors as we'll as fair rates for ship
pers and fair wages for employees 1
is this that has had a cheering effec
upon the market for securities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

4 Whether the industries of the coun-
try be employed in supplying the needs
ssf the public or those of the govern
nent. this promises to be the greatest
wear for business the country ever has
seen. All lines of endeavor will be
prosecuted at high pressure. There
will be work for everybody and prob
ably at increasing wages. Opportuni-
ties for profitable investments never
we're more plentiful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

DISTINCTIONS have been placed in
the way of trading stamps but there is
nothing to prevent one from buying
and saving thrift stamps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

s. Norway is reported to be contem-
plating an entrance into the war this
reason, tho apparently undecided as to
which side she will take. Everybody's
Holm II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

The police chief of Greeley, Colo,
has a mans size job ahead of him.
He has issued his imperial ukase to
the effect that the women of that
town must wear more than a pint of
clothes or keep off the street, and he
will be the judge and jury on the
subject.
Thus speaks a gentleman and a pa
triot and an idealist-but a daredevil
as reckless as the movie villain who
jumps off the cliff dragging the
heroine by the hair.
1t is all right to be earnest and
sincere in matters of reform, but why
be foolhardy?
1t seems as tho he has placed the
limit rather high. In these days when
a grand opera diva or a vaudeville
actress can travel across the CONT
nent with her entire wardrobe, in
Guiding nine complete changes of cos
tune, in a morocco leather card case,
a pint of clothes seems like a lot of
clothes.
Now that all the Chicago restau-
rants are closed at 1 o'clock people
will have to find some new way of
spending their money between that
hour and 6.
A Detroit man has discovered a
| splendid substitute for gasoline, and
| it costs only a nickel. He goes and
takes a street car ride.
Some Cow.
Henry Gaspell has bought a COW
| and is now supplying his neighbors
with butter and fresh eggs.-1tem in
an Ohio paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04
ON SPUR f ri MOMENT
An Epitaph.
BY ROY K. AoULToN

(Contributed.)
Here lies poor woman who always was
tired.
She lived in a house where the help was
not hired.
Her last words on earth were Dear friends,
l am going
To where there's no cooking, no washing,
or sewing;
But everything there is exact to my
wishes,
For where they don't eat there's no wash
ing dishes.
I'll be where loud anthems will always
be ringing,
But having no voice, I'll get out of the
singing.
Don't mourn for me now. Don't mourn Ior
me, never;
I'm going to do nothing forever and
ever"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04
HOUSEHOLD MINTS

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Stewed Primes
Cereal. Top Milk.
Toast Coffee.
LUNCHEON,
= Turkey and Rice Soup.
Toast Strips. Butter Rolls.
Stuffed Oats, :, Tea.
DINNER.
Onion Soup Cleft over).
Cold Baked Ham, sliced thin.
Dreamed Potatoes. Spinach.
Brown Betty. Coffee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

No other duty can be so important
as the confession of Christ. Let me
bury my father" pleaded one disciple
But no; the Master had to teach him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-04

Confession helps to constancy. 1t
is easier to stand steadfast for Christ
when our professions have led men
to expect US to do right. It is the
craven Christian who becomes the in
consistent one.
The evening world., 1918-05-02

Stillman are still working. and they
intend to show even larger ngures for
the hnal count.
"One Of the most interesting towns
In my district" Mrs Sage said yestcr-
day. was the little village OF Crags-
moor. There arc only siXty-flve IN
habitants and fifteen OF those are call
dren. They were not given "A Treasury
quota, but they wrote In 10 Mrs. john
Il. Pratt, Chairman Second Federal
itescrvu District and New York S,lth,
m asked that a quota bo given tnSil
The men OF the village ars niostly
Transfers ana the wonttn cara "A NV
ing by washing for the people at the
hotel. 30 a quota OF $1,000 was given
them. They raised the quota the
am day, and they are now seYesaI
thousand dollars over tho top" AID
still working,
I'm Schenectady we received a cau
from one OF the factories there, say
ing hat the employees were not mdk.
ing II proper response. one OF v
speakers from the Woman ) Liberty
Loan Committee was rusGed 10 thv
factory. Just As the moon BEL ra.R
she mounted a table and explained
the meaning OF the bonds and made a
lea for cooperation. Before the
whIstle had blown for work the fac
tory had responded 100 per cent. bond
buyers
Nassur College, also in Mrs. sage's
district, has raised more than Slj.UUU
at the school, not including bonds
bought by the Nassur girls in thor
home banks.
Mre. Leland Stillinun, rs Greenwich
vice Chairman, Fairfield County.
Conn, worked with m organization
OF twenty-three towns and helped ~
put them over the top"
I'VE worked ~ secure a great NUM-
Der OF subscriptions in each district
rather Than a few large ones" Mrs.
Stillman said, because we believe
that the Liberty Loan shouId repre-
sent not only the wealth OF the cOun-
,ry but the interest In war,
The WUman's Motor Corps were IA
valuable ana enormous aid 70 us, ana
also tae two organizations ~ Minute
NOmen-OnC OF StratfUrd aud n OF
bridgeport. The latter enlisted their
entire thirty-fiNe companies OF rltty
rlembers each. under the E"eneraishiu
of Mrs. W. IL. Fleck,
Mrs. Morris Parker. who has been
conducting the work In the AdirOn-
dack country, is proud OF the town VI
Sandish, Clinton County. which has
IVersubscribeJ it's quota ten times.
THE population is only about 5OU
foreigners. Lrs, Parker SAID, many
Of whom DO 1.Ot speak English. They
are cnplCgc1 IN a blast furnace,
around Which their log houses are
grouped The money hat rolled In.
)veIsubs~hbins their quota before the
dive 6esA. and multiplying II ten'old
ny 10Y wa mostly worn and stained
Ills bat spoke OF months Of self-de-
nlsl II came from queer hiding
places bats and stockings mostly,
but good - gold. Sol, 500 wnrth-and
it's still COning."
The evening world., 1918-05-02

Of George ". Pings. Melville Gutmhn,
j. X. Lawrence, Milton Katzenborg
and Philip Mast.
The principal criticism Is OF tho
manner OF housing prisoners In
tho workhouse. from four 10 eight
men bo.ag placed IN n single cell, not
large. and with bunks in three tiers
on either side Of u.
Added 10 this. the old-fashioned
bucket system Is sim In existence In
both the workhOuse and the penIt l.
tiary, and the buckets are permitted
90 remain In tho cells unemptied
throughout the night.
First offenders and old timers nre
thrown together in a I'M which
In the opinion OF some OF the Jurors,
makes Il almost certain that tho
first offender will become a confirm ed
criminal.
In the penitentlnry n was discov-
cred that small dark cells just large
enough to accommodate a single man
and with no outside ventilation or
light were still In use.
The evening world., 1918-05-02

NOTE' For many years Dr., Baker
heN been giving free advice and pre-
scriptlons to millions OF people thr.ugn
the press columns. and doubtless has
helped In relieving Illness and dlStrcss
more than any single individual IN
ne worlds history, Thousands have
written him expressions OF gratitude
and confidence similar to the follow.
Ing;
pr. Lewis Baker Dear Sir; In read
lng your good advice 20 others / rave
found rrlict, I inclose stampi, and
please send mo your 'Grcat Guide
Book. Health and beauty" and I
thank you for advice TO others which
40 helped me, May your good work
go on. You will get hetIer rtward
han money I'm helping SO many who
suffer and often N have a doctor,
as there f. no money 10 pay one, one
Of your many we'll wishers. sincerely,
MISS c.. n. WHITE,
$50 Free ST.,
Portland, Me,
The evening world., 1918-05-02
Now Others Are Trying to
Equal Records Of These
Three Enthusiasts.

Chnirmen OF tho woman's liberty
Loan Committee arc working az top
"over the top" with Albany and Fair
field County. Conn. the two districts.
represented by Mrs Harry Sage and
Mira Leland Stillman. which were re.
ported as exceeding their quotas yes
terday.
women In both districts are c~ongratu-
lating these two leaders for the spec I
with which they worked In Tho Third
Drive. But both Mrs. Sage and Mrs
The evening world., 1918-05-02
EIGHT IN ONE CELL
ON BLACKWELL'S S,
GRAND Jury FINDS
VIII Protest TO Mayor on
Overcrowding in Island
Prison.

Members Of tho Grand Jury are
greatly dissatisfied with some OF the
conditions In tho Workhouse and
Fenl'entlary on Blackwcl's Island.
and are preparing 20 protest against
them TO Mayor Hylan. II was author
lively said to-day.
A visit was paid to tho workhouse
and ponitcntiary on Tuesday by a
committee OF Grand Jurors. composed
The evening world., 1918-05-02

Mother writes; Last winter Nas
cured Of a bad case OF bronchitis hy
using your prescription containing
montho. laxene, and have been very
grateful and confident Of getting good
advice. 1 wish to know OF a hood
safe medicine TO reduce my aenoIual
weight about 80 pounds"
Answer: ! thank YOU for your con
fidenro and advise that five grain
arhoUne tablets Ia the reliabls obesity
medicine which I always prescribe,
In sealed tubes with direction. AM
drusgiat can supply you
2. z. asks; II have tried to cure
dandruft, itching scalp, falling hair
and badness with numerous totics,
etc, but In vain. what DO YOU recon-.
meud7"
Answer, I have been recommending
plain yellow mlnyol for tho past scVen
years and scores OF my patients are
delighted with tho quick, pleasant &C.
tlou o. THIS remedy In stopping itching,
falling hair, dandruT, etc, II gives
the hair health, lustre and vigor AS
nothing else does, Obtain In 4.oz.
Jars with fun directions
Mabel writes; "Can you please pre-
scribe medicine which will relieve me
Of such distressing symptoms 81 kid.
ney and bladder, as the following
Pains IN small OF back, soreness IL re-
Eton OF bladder, frequent calls at night
but scRnty flow. with pain, burning
and foul odor, putting OF limbs, ETC.
Answer Those seeking relief :tom
|, kidney and bladder disorders should
!. begin taking bglmwort tablets, a very
|, successful formula sold In sealed tubes
, With fun directions.
The evening world., 1918-05-02
REALIZED MS AMBITION.

FROM the louav.l~ Courier JoumA.l
'Flubdub says that as a boy II Nas
10 mankind. He wanted people 10
shudder at tho very mention OF his
proximity"
well they do. don't thsyI He's a
fearful bore"
The evening world., 1918-05-02
THAT TIRED FEELING
Headaches, Constipation, Bad
Breath, Sallow Skin and
That Tired Feeling.

You nec1 r & q PlI3, containing
podophyilum for the liver. and 90,
allied laNativcs for action upon the
bowels
The evening world., 1918-05-02

The blood is kept
pure by the actioi.
Of the liver IT 10
does its work rrop.
erly. II not-yOJ
have pimpleS. bac
breath, cOnstIpa-
ton, a tired-out no
good feeling.
r q q Pill,
stimulate the liver
10 secrcte bile. ala
digestion. and keep
the blood pure.
r & q Pills ar,
natures own sub.
stitute for calomcI
and habit forming
The evening world., 1918-05-02

drugs. Nul Hr 90. Wa. I.s.rI
r &c Pills are not q patent medicine
or secret noStrum. a few pill, taken
each night for q time will bring you
splendid results. 1Oc and 25c the box.
The evening world., 1918-05-02
Iron TO the Front

II IL a well-known fact that men of
courage, men with hrawn and nerve
TO buck the line" and go "over-the-
top" have rich, red blood coursing
through their veins This blood must
contain about as much iron as there
Is in q common tenpenny nail The
red blood %corpuscles must be fed on
iron TO have that rich red color. The
nerves are fed on the red blood cor
puscles, SO when you feel tired. worn
out before the day is half over, when
pimples show on neck or face, IT'S
the danger signal. time to repair the
hlood-cells. II is fortunate that Or.
Pierce and his staff of able physi-
clans at the Surgical Institute in Buff
falo, n. Y, have founN a combination
of iron and herbal extracts that gives
the stomach tone, fortiRes the blood
with iron in "A form that it can be
taken into the system You need
energy and pep every day Y"u
Fan acquire it quickly by taking
"Irontic." This latest discovery
called. "lron-tic," can he had at must
drug stores, in tablet form, NJ sixty
cents the vial. Send Doctor Pierce'L
Surgical Institute In Puffalo, y \
ten cents for trial package.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
Monday June "a
Matinee $50 Evening 7. 90 1000 =
PATRIOTIC LAUSlER BOYS
Two Ready to Enter Service, Others
Soon Will Be

Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Lauzier Of
80 Jefferson street will soon have
four sons in service. Two of them
have been training in camps and two
more will leave for the cantonments
the coming week. Another son,
Dominique. Will be 10 in August
and may enlist in the navy. The
next younger. Emil, is 10, and he,
too, is anxious to get into the serv-
ice.
Lawrence w. Lauzier, the oldest
Of the boys who will leave next
week. formerly worked in the shoe
factory, and was educated at St.
Augustine's Parochial school. He
has been active in the Society Of
Artisans. Joseph w. is now at the
Jackson camp in South Carolina
serving in the supply section Of
Headquarters Company.
He was employed for some time
as clerk in clothing strore in
Bath.
Leon n, who has also been work
ing in a shoe factory here, will go
with the contingent next week.
Eddie +. is now at Camp Humph-
reys at Alexandria, Va and is serv-
ing in the Engineer Replacement
Corps. He was formerly employed
at the cotton mill here.
All four Of the boys are clever
athletes and belonged to the Cush-
noe Heights baseball team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lauzicr have 10
sons, ranging in age from E to p,
and also two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
AUGUSTA PIG CLUB
Organized Among Young Owners
w. T. Johnson Is Leader

William T. johnson of the State Trust
Co. has been chosen leader of the Au-
gusta Pig Club, the members of which
are the young folks who received the
pigs distributed several weeks ago By
the bank. To some OF the members he
has already given instruction blank
and account sheets. Others obtain them
BY calling at the bank. A meeting OF
the pig club was held recently at City
hall and more than half Of those who
received pigs at the distribution were
present. A. L. Deering, county agent
for the Maine College of Agriculture
and William 7. Johnson conducted the
meeting. Mr.. Deerins has been keep
ing in close touch with the young own.
ers Of pigs and says that the animals
for the most part are in fourishing con.
dstion. Only one pig thus far has been
reported as dead. 1t is interesting tc
note that this animal was not one OF
those given a home in the city but was
kept in the country and. as far as is
known, received the best OF care from
its young mistress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
Boy Scout Notes

All activities of Boy Scout Troop
No l of Augusta have been suspen l.
ed for the summer as Il large mum
Der of the boys are on farms with
the Junior Volunteers and others are
working in stores or on their home
farms. The next meeting will he held
the first Thu sday after school COM
Liences rext fall
Troop No. 3 Of the First Baptist
church was the recipient Of beau
tiful American flag presented to
them last week by the Ladies of the
G. y. r.
Richard Boyd Of Troop No. has
successfully passed all the require
ments emitting him to membership
ana the privileges Of first class
scout He is the second member of
the Augusta scouts TO receive these
honors. Scott Carr Kennedy Of the
same troop being the first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24

Fridays Bangor Commercial contain
ed the following in relation to Horace
NJ, Pullen of Bangor, formerly leader
of Pullens orchestra of Augusta; 'Hor-
ace NJ Pulen will leave Monday tor
Boston on his way TO Watch Hill, f. l.,
where on Thursday he will commence
his Esd season as leader of the orches-
ira at the Ocean House, which will De
very much Of Bangor organization
as Wilbur S. Cochrane. pianist, and
Francis Shaw. drums and xylophone.
have been engaged for the season. They
Will leave Wednesday morning. Among
the other members of the orchestra
will be Robert Rand Hall OF Hartford.
Ct, who has been with Mr.. Pullen for
nearly 20 years and is one of the best
cornetsts in the business. and Frank
Watson, cellist, who is not only mu-
sician, but an English army and navy
man of wide travel. experience and ac-
tive service. Mrs. Pullen will so 10
Watch Hill later for the season