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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-07
CENTURY GIRL
USED UP $4,000
FLORE REvALLIES, DANCER, WHO
STARTED SUIT THAT RESULTS
IN RECEWERSHIP, NAMES LAST
YEARS RECEIPTS.

NEW YORK, Jan. The failure
Of the millionairo owners of the Cen
fury Theater ir an attempt to make
liz the home of tle most elaborate type
OF QirI-and-music show brought a Sc
quel in federal district court todya,
when Judge sianton appointed Fred
Ierick G. Latham and Andrew T. Sui
Ilivan receivers for the Century Amuse-
men Corporation, This company was
organized last eyar to produce
musical shows in what was formerly
the New Theatre.
Nh Latham is veteran theatrical
man. de has been employed many
Years by Charles B. Dillingham;, and
was general stage director of the Cen
Itury last year. Mr.. Sullivan is vice
president and director OF the Me-
chanics Bank and was appointed by
Mayor IIylan as member of the
board OF assessors.
AppOintment~of receivers followed
la creditors equity suit begun by Flore
Revalles, a Russian dancer, who came
here with Nijinski's Russian ballet
under the auspices of the Metropoli-
tan opera Company, and was engaged
with Adolf Bolm's ballet company for
Miss 1917" This years Century show
With several members of the company
including Bolm and Mrs. Vernon
Castle, she lost her job a month ago
Bolm and Mrs. Castle have sued the
Century Amusement Corporation for
alleged breach of contract Mrs
Castle asks $4,000.
The Century Amusement Corpora
ton Joined with Miss Revalles in her
pet ton for the appointment of re
ceivers to take charge of of its assets
and safeguard the interests of all the
creditors. According to Miss Revalles,
the gross receipts of the Century
Girl" last year were $4,000, but the
now has not enough money
to pay its debts. She says it owes
her $4,000 on contract, and owes
more than 100000 to other creditors.
In the court papers the company ad-
mitted these statements were true.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-07

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
Woman Predicts He VIII Re-
turn to Earth in 1926.
Eneke's Comet Precedes the
Star of Bethlehem.
WILSON PREPARES THE WAY
Like Caesar He Is Warned To
Beware Ides of March.
Many Believe Second Coming
OF Son of Man Is Near.

Washington, Feb. s.-"History is
pears once again and tells us that
Woodrow Wilson. the great teacher
of governmental affairs, is doing his
work and preparing the way.
Soon the Star of Bethlehem will
appear. In 1925 or 1928. Then the
Christ
'Once before this happened. Caesar
was the great governmental teacher
then. but unfortunately he was cut
down in the midst of his work"
These are the statements of Miss
Isabel Holbrook, national lecturer of
the Theosophical society, who is here
occurring for the local lodge of that
organization
"A soothsayer said to Caesar. Be
ware the ides of March He did not
need.
Il say to Mr. Wilson: Beware the
ides of March
Woodrow Wilson lis the great
teacher of governmental affairs. who
is preparing the way for the Christ,
just as Julius Caesar prepared the way
1000 years ago.
"Encke's comet always appears be-
fore the Star of Bethlehem, which.
in reality is a cluster of stars, and
work is being done. The teacher of
spirituality and the teacher of gov
eminent always come together, the
latter first
People viii scott and perhaps they
will laugh at what I am saying" said
Miss Holbrook. but even Prof Whip
pie. the noted astronomer. agrees With
me that a great Spiritual Teacher
is coming Not SO very long ago he
told me that he expected to see a
great wave of spirituality come over
the people in order to counterbalance
the wave of materialism and com
mercialism which seems to enguIf the
thought a great Spiritual Being
would appear to even up the scales
and bring this wave with Him
Many Believe Predictions.
The beliefs held by Miss HoIbrook
are held by thousands thruout the
world. and in fact they have organ
the Star of the East" the members of
which all pledge themselves to work
for the coming of this Great Teacher
ard help make the world better for
his coming According to their be-
lief. the better the world becomes,
the quicker the Christ will appeal for
second time Among these people
today there is a firm belief that this
Christ will appear shortly.
Woodrow Wilson is doing the same
work for the temperance of the
Christ that Julius Caesar did for the
Christ 1000 years ago Caesar was
cut down before he finished that work,
time Shortly afterward the Star of
Bethlehem appeared. and then the
Christ 1t is time for this to happen
again. It is written
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
ROOSEVELT IMPROVING
Sleeps All Night and Doctor Today
Gives Favorable Report.

New York, Feb 9.-The condition
of Col Theodore Roosevelt, who un-
derwent two operations last Wednes-
day, was reported at Roosevelt hospi-
tai early today ass Somewhat inn
proved"
DIR. Harold Keyes attended the COLO
mel thruout the night He reported
the patient had rested comforta bly,.
The colonel did not awaken during
The night, a nurse informed Mrs.
Roosevelt when the former presidents
wife entered the sick room at 5 O'Clock
this morning
Letters and kilograms addressed to
the former president or to members
of his family here continued to reach
the hospital today from all parts of
the country. Miss Josephine Stryker,
the colonePs secretary, arrived at the
hospital shortly after O'Clock and
went to his room
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

Morning sermon, When Jesus Comes
Evening sermon, The Greatest Hour"
Presbyterian.
FIRST, opposite west side of capi-
toll grounds, S. s. E,stey, pastor. Morn
ing sermon, Winged Victory" Eve
ming. union service with lecture by
Dr. Charles NJ. Sheldon on 'tObserva-
tons in England"
REDEEM CHAPEL, Second and
Monroe streets, J. W. Hart. pastor.
Evening sermon, Daniel. the Man,
and His Mesa ge-"
SECOND, Gordon and North Jack
son streets, J. P. Hicks, pastor. Morn
ing sermon, THE Culture of the Soul"
Evening sermon, Acceptable Prayer"
THIRD, Fourth and Branner streets,
S. B. Anderson, pastor. Morning serv-
ice with address by Justice Silas Por-
ter. Evening service at the usual
hour.
CALVARY. Thirteenth and Quincy
streets, G. f. NICK Miller, pastor.
Morning sermon, "Our Ally" Eve
ming sermon, IAN Unseen Enemy"
SECOND UNITED Huntoon and
Fillmore streets, W. NJ. Jackson. pas
tor Morning sermon The Battle of
the Forks" Evening sermon, What
Our Church Stands Fo-."
Miscellaneous.
FIRST CHURCH OF THE EVAN
GELICAL ASSOCIATION, Seventh
and Monroe streets, B. H. Hobbs, pas
tor. Regular services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
SEAL LOVERS IN TOMB
Story of Indian Romance Recalled by
Digging Up Skeletons.

Chicago, Feb. 9-Chief Jawtowahoo
fell in love with Lucy Falstaff. daugh-
ter of one of the earliest settlers on
the western shore of Lake Michigan,
married her, and took her TO live with
his tribe The color line was drawn
and they were ostracized- A tribal
court decreed that they should be
sealed up in a tomb and left TO die
This sentence was carried out.
Labo-ers razing an old stone struc-
ture on the estate of D. s Boynton. in
Highland Park, recently found the
skeletons of a mar and woman who
had died in each others embrace
James r. skinner, student of Indian
lore declares this was the tomb and
these the remains of Jawtowahoo and
Lucy -FaIstaff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

Present conditions of the Jew Verse
GA personal verse for every wrong
doer.
DIVISION ". Chapters 1854
I. BY what memory does Moses
urge obedience to the covenant?
2. Who were present to enter into
the covenant as Gods people?
g. How do we know they were not
prepared for the position?
4. What does Moses say about Gods
command for them, and their rela-
ton to it?
5. What virtue is emphasized for
the help of Joshua and the people?
all the commandments and laws of
Moses?
I. What part was to be memorized
by the children and kept as a witness
to Moses?
8. What attributes does Moses as
cribe to God?
g. Name four things in which Deut-
SO and Gen. 49 resemble each other
TO- Why should Israel be a happy
people,
II. How many times did you find
the words remember; forget
not? ''
L. Outline six facts concerning
Moses, from chapter "a
Note-Chapter 30 10 is an epitome Of
Old Testament history and prophecy
Verse Implies the failure OF Israel IN
the land and the infliction of the predicted
penalties. The repentance of Israel wh1ie
vet in the dispersion, OF these very sins
and return to lay. 3-@This shows the
compassion and return Of the Lord the
regathering of dispersed Israel, and their
establishments once more in the land 6
The conversion of the nation Indictment
visited the Gentle nations wnlchs nave
prosecuted aud oppressed Israel S-9A
prediction of the full earthly blessedness
and miI1ennial prosperity Of the nation
Summary for Deuteronomy to be
made out with this lesson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
Declare More Bread Is Wasted
Than ON Other Days.
WHAT ABOUT 5 Per CT. GRADE
1t Is a Serious Question With
Many of Large Mills.
Has Demand for "War Bread"
Blown Up in Country!

The proposal. made recently by
bakers interests, to make Sunday the
legal wheatless' day all over the coun-
try has been endorsed by bakers
unanimously and is under considera-
ton by the national food administra-
tionT according to advices received in
Topeka today from the national asso-
citation of bakers.
1t Is claimed that on Sunday more
bread is wasted than any other day,
and a real saving of wheat could pc
effected if this waste was eliminated
Besides. an order of this kind would
give the baker, like every other or
binary business man a six-day- K
working schedule and permit him 10
rest on the seventh day
The association of bakers has also
taken up the question of what dlspo-
sition can be made from the per cent
grade of -four which is getting TO De
a serious question with many mills.
1t was believed at first that a consld-
cradle volume of this grade could be
used in war bread, but ii now deVel-
ops. says the Northwestern Miller,
that the demand for war" bread has
almost entirely blown up
Customers are showing more ana
more reluctance to eat the various
grades made from different mixtures,
and bakers say that the sale of this
bread is steadily declining
Unless the per cent grade can be
run into export -four about the only
market apparently left for it Is in
making graham bread, crackers, pan
cake -four, ginger cookies and similar
articles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
SEVEN, SENTENCE SERMONS

There few, few, that will themselves
take-Swift.
would have you be like fire well knded which catches
at everything throw
Marcus Aurelius
Whom the heart of shuts
Sometimes the heart of God takes in.
Lowell
AS to the burden it, thou come to
the place of deverance for there will fall thy
of itseif-Bunyan.
No get blessing and keep all to himself without
having like stagnant water in his SOUL but overlows
to others it shall become perennial himself
the world.-Wilton Merle Smith.
By my tasks of every day,
By the little words say,
My allegiance I proclaim,
Prove my right to bear His name.
George Klinge
It costs much to be capable of friendship
would be ashamed be otherwise and
be incapable-Fenelon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
GARDEN SCHOOL MEET
First of series Of Conferences at High
School Auditorium Monday.

A series of garden school meetings
will be held in the auditorium of the
Topeka nigh school, under the dIrec-
ton of an executive committee con-
s5sting of Superintendent Wilson, Com
missioner Porter and A. d. Folher,
agent of the Shawnee County Farm
bureau. The lessons have been so
arranged that each division of the
garden will be discussed at a session.
The first. meeting will be held Mon
day evening, February IL Prepare
ton of garden soil and plating the
ground will be subjects.
These meetings are planned in the
interests Of all who wish to interest
themselves in aiding to produce
healthful food products, which may
he gathered from local gardens, and
not be = burden to transportation nor
subjected to several profits.
An earnest invitation is extended to
all who desire to come, and especially
the boys and girls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
Relief from Eczemo

Don't worry about eczema or other
skin troubles. You can have a clear,
healthy skin by using a little zemo,
obtained at any drug store for Csc, OF
extra large bottle at S1.C0.
Zeno generslly removes pimples, black
heads, blotches, eczema, and ringworm
and makes the skin clear and healthy.
Zemo IS a clean. penetrating, antiseptic
liquid, neither Sicily nor greasy and stains
nothing. 1t is easilv applied and costs a
mere trifie for each application. It is
always dependable.
The E W. r.. - Cleveland. O.
TAdvertis~-uent-I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
MOTHERS, Do THIS
When the Children Cough, Rub
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may
develop into Group, or worse. And then's
when you're glad you have jar of Mus.
terole at hand to give prompt. sure re-
lief It does not blister.
As first aid and certain remedy,
Musterole is excellent. Thousands Of
mothers know it You should keep a
Jar n the house, ready for instant use
It is the remedy for adults. too. Re
lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsiiitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head
ache, congestion, pieurisy, rheumatism,
lurnbago, GAINS and aches of back OF
Joints, sprzins, sore muscles, chiiblzins,
frosted feet and colds of the chest (it
often prevents pueumonia).
SOC and 60c jars, hospital size $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

First, Ninth and Jackson streets,
Robert Gordon, pastor Morning SER
mon, abraham Lincoln and Practical
Christianity" Union service in even
ing at First Presbyterian church
FIRST SWEDISH, Fourth and Fill
more streets, c. A Segerstron1, pastor.
No morning service. Sunday school
at 4 o'clock. Young Peoples meet
ing at O'Clock. English service at
1880 O'clock Sermon, 1.-THE AZ
ence to the coming tribulation period
and during Antf-Christ's reign, but not
to the present. war or the kaiser.
Christian.
FIRST. 622 Topeka avenue. Morn
ing service by Rev. Herbert ]. Cor
wine
WEST SIDE. Underwood and
rigg, pastor Morning sermon, The
Law of Growth and Development :
Evening sermon. The Christ in the
Progress of CIVILIZATION
CENTRAL PARK, Sixteenth and
Central Park avenues, c. F. Rash.
pastor Morning sermon. "A Spring
Drive Evening sermon, THE Sec
ond of First Principles
CONGREGATIONAL
FIRST, Seventh and Harrison
streets, Arthur s. Henderson, pastor.
Morning sermon, Present Needs
w nlCn SnTlSl MeeIS- Union service
in evening at First Presbyterian
church.
Episcopal.
GRACE CATHEDRAL, Eighth and
Polk streets, James p. Deb. Kaye,
dean Morning Service at II O'Clock
Evening service at 4 o'clock Both
services in Guild Hall
Lutheran
FIRST ENGLISH, Fifth and Harri-
son streets, c. w Maggart, pastor.
Morning sermon, Abraham Lincoln
and Labor Loyalty" Union service at
First Presbyterian church in evening
SWEDISH BETHEL MISSION.
Sixth and Harrison streets. Adolph
LiliengreG. pastor. Sunday school
9:45 o'clock Morning and evening
services
Methodist
FIRST, sixth and Harrison streets,
Edmund James KAlp, pastor Morn
ing sermon Abraham Lincoln and
Universal Democracy" Union service
at First Presbyterian church in eve
ming.
WESLEYAN, Third and Jefferson
Streets, T. J. Pomeroy. pastor. Morn
ing sermon, Winning Souls for
Christ" Evening sermon by the Rev
John Anderson
LOWMAN MEMORIAL Eleventh
and Morris avenues Regular morn
ing and evening services Morning
sermon. Some Rewards Of Life in the
Ministry"
OAKLAND. Sardou and Chester
avenues A T Peterson pastor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
FORGET YOU EVER
HAD THESE PAINS
Sciatica, Rheumatic Twinges,
Neuralgia attacks
quickly relieved

Sloan's Lfniment does tt Sinks In.
penetrates, when applied. scattering
the blood congestion and putting back
the old-tirne feeI-good-
Nothing like it for killing external
pains and relieving soreness, muscle
strains, stiffness, after effects of
exposure
No muss or skin-stains- Just re-
freshing relief at very small cost Cen
arous sized bottles-anywhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

I'VE had a rather pleasant trip
across the ocean. no unpleasant incl
dents except in the latter part of the
trir when couple of subs tried to get
US L was told that. one of the divers
got away"
That is the way Private Edgar E
Zinn. formerly an employe of the
state Journal, described his trip to
France as a member Of the Fourth
battery. anti-aircraft artillery. Ameri-
can expedieionary forces. in a letter to
his parents Mr. and Mrs J. 5 Zlnn-
sol East Eighth street
I'VE came from the seaport to the
place where we are now encamped in
box cars" linn writes The French
railroads have very light equipment
All freight and most of the passenger
cars have four wheels
II will never regret coming over
here because / believe that the worst
thing / can think of would be TO see
my home folks under German domina-
ton Besides, it is a fine experience
and I would not miss It for anything"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09
CHURCH NOTICES

(These notices must be In the State
Journal office by o'clock Friday at
ternoor. Unless otherwise noted in this
column services will be held at IL O'Clock
in the morning and 1880 o'clock in the
EVENING"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

DIR. HO LY-YUEN. Chinese Physician
Use Nature herbs. and roots
N from China Has attained re-
y. markable cures Of appendicitis
EkTW stomach. female complaints rheu-
VI matism. catarrh kidneys and all
49, chronic ailments. Sexual weak
AN ness and private diseases. No
IAN operation or dangerous drugs.
Call or write for interesting book Enclose
stamp.
IT16-Is MAIN ST. KANSAS CITY. MO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

A resolution urging that something
be done to protect the morals of
American soldiers in England was the
feature of the luncheon of the Ma
sonic unit of the Red Cross at the
Masonic temple Thursday. It was an
outgroWth of the DIR. Charles NJ Shell
don speeches on prohibition in Eng
land that have been made in Topeka
during the last two weeks It is pro-
posed to present the resolution of the
Masonic unit to the general meeting
of the Topeka chapter of the Red
Cross at its meeting Saturday at the
Crosby Brothers Red Cross rooms.
Dame Rumor at Work.
Right along with the discussion of
the resolution old dame rumor was in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

full sway concerning the reputed
work done by the captains and lieu
tenants of the Red Cross in furnish
ing material for the units of the state
to work with It seems that a number
of the ladies of the Masonic unit in
Topeka resent the closing of the Ma
sonic work rooms four days a week.
and they accuse the heads of the or
ganization of using their uniforms and
office for parade purposes rather than
for the best interests of getting the
Req Cross material supply on a bust
ness basis.
The fight has been brewing for a
long time and is about ready to break
forth full force.
The Masonic unit in Topeka does no
surgical dressing work in it's own
rooms but confines its activities to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-09

manufacture of the hospital supplies
such as water bottle covers. bed socks
and hospital garments. When the Ma
sonic rooms are closed many of the
ladies who work there go to the sur
giCaI dressing rooms in the stores and
there do their work
: The monthly report of the Masonic
unit shows that S37 articles have been
made in the Masonic rooms during the
month of January. The itemized
list is:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-09
ANNOUNCEMENT
Every merchant in this city ought to know
represent the VIM delivery car

We have selected the VIM DELIN
its record among $4,000 users.
Geared, engined and fabricated L
makeshift features of the converted
That is why the merchant who @
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-09
SHIP CINE THOUSANDTH
LIBERTY AIR ENGINE
Packard Company Is Busy At Its Fac
tory In This Work---Onc Year
Since Start.

The one thousandth Liberty air
plane engine produced by the Pack
ard company was shipped from the
factory this week. just year to a
day from the sending 10 Washington
Of blue prints and parts which form
ed the start Of the Liberty motor de-
sign
The dispatching of the one-thou-
sandth engine was celebrated quietly
but none the less exultantly by the
men who within a year have had the
successive responsibilities of produc-
ing the FIRST Liberty engine by hand,
The first Liberty engine to fly, the first
Liberty engine made from teols de-
signed for quantity output, and now
their first thousand perfected en-
eines
Among those who witnessed the
Grating of the motor for shipment
was the young engineer who on May
"a 1917. took down TO Washington a
trunk, checked as personal baggage.
which contained complete blue prints
and all steel-Cylinder OF an aviation
engine II was the design OF this en-
CINE. representing at that time more
than two years Of development work,
from which ]. G. Vincent, the Pack
ard chief engineer, and f. J. Han
evolved the design of the Liberty
motor
When Liberty engine No. ! 900 was
com pleted. n telegram was sent by the
TWO Liberty engine builders who are
now in production to President Wilson
and Secretary Baker. announcing with
solemn thank fulness" the mpletIon
Of the first thousand. In reply Score
fary Baker wrote his gratulations.
praising the most comm endahle zeal
and spirit with which this task has
been ACCOMPLISHED
Production OF the Liberty engine
is going forward with accelerating
-peed The Packard company. first
to yet into production, Is turning out
twenty five a DAY The Lincoln Mo-
tors is completing ten a day. with
much larger output Immediately in
sight The Ford Motor company.
which in The meantime has made
thousands Of the cylinders fer both
Packard and Lincoln is on the eve
Of producing motors in quantity. The
Narmon company also is about to en-
ter production.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-09

TN all of the wars in which our
country has ever been engaged the
negro has played his part In strik-
ing and effective way lie marched
5000 strong from Bunker HUI to
Yorktown. Fourteen hundred fought
with Andrew Jackson AT the battle of
New Orleans. The men who COM
manded black troops in the Civil war
and in our trouble with spain and who
nave served with them in our far
western country, know that they will
give a good account Of themselves on
the battleholds Of Europe
THE black man in this country
knows but one Irg and he stands
ready to help Woodrow Wilson main
tain its honor and dignity wherever
1T floats. However. much the negro
may feel his grievances growing out
of discrimination against him because
OF his race, his patriotic ardor never
seems to cool"
Judge Terrell dwelt upon what such
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-09

The United States Truck Sales COM
pany, distributors of United States
motor trucks, in Cincinnati. has adopt
ed practice of sending out good
sensibie letter to all users OF United
States trucks in its territory once
every month. The company has found
that these letters have produced tangi,
bic results, United States truck
owners In Cincinnati are securing the
kind Of service that they demand, and
the Information given them on many
subjects through this series of letters
has been much appreciated and com
mended Through this sort of edu-
cational literature users of the trucks
have been benefited greatly