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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

towns have made savings by the sys-
tenn or making but one delivery to one
family each day. Denver and Lead
vile. in Colorado, have been pioneers
IN TINS method. Soliciting of orders
has been discontinued in many towns.
The 'groceteria,'' which originated
IN Los Angeles and is spreading rap
IDLY in the west, is perhaps the most
radical and one of the most satisfac-
tory departures from the old retailing
system The groceteria operates on
the same principal as a -one-arm"
dairy lunch. Everything is laid out
on counters. with paper bags at hand,
Whlie staples are put up in pound
packages. The purchaser selects his
own goods, wraps them, and pays a
cashier on the way out.
All of these systems not only reduce
the cost of food, but they economic
man power. They are good examples
of how patriotic cooperation may ac-
complish what it would be hard to get
by the exercise of arbitrary power.
The grocers have given not merely
obedience to mandates, but also the
benefit of their ideas and special
knowledge.
Another example of this is the
movement among retailers to consti-
tute themselves advisers of their pa
irons. telling frankly what foods offer
the best values, counSeling against
hearding and extravaganza. The New
Orleans grocers. among others, have
put themselves on record as favoring
this trade policy.
The cooperative method of the
food administration is further evil
denced in its personnel. The men that
head the various departments are
themselves dealers in foodstuffs, pres
idents of dealers associations, heads
of great food manufacturing and ex-
porting companies. One of these men
recently put thru a food conservation
measure which cost his own company
100000. Another lost personally
$4,000, which he could have made If
he had been outside the todd admin
istration instead of in it. These men
are doubtless not as radical in their
methods as some others would be.
But here is evidence that they have
not approached their tasks in any
picayune spirit.
Questions on tn 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 q 3-cent
stamp enclosed for reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

About the most thankless job in the
world is the free advertising a news
paper gives to various causes. 1t costs
as much for a newspaper to give. says
the Atchison Globe, as it does for a
merchant to give away articles from
his stock, but the heads of the causes
all of whom get their own personal
share out of the advertising. are Very
Scornfnl of a paper which will not
print every line the hired typists mail
to the press"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

= A minority report on the railroad
bill favcrs placing the rate making
power IL. the hands of the interstate
commerce commission. The commits
sion has made so great mess of the
rate problem in the past that it is diff
dcult to understand why any one
should wish to leave SO important a
matter in its hands. Its refusal to
handle the rate problem as it should
have been handled is the source of
many of the transportation difficulties
confronting the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

II people could only eat the numer-
Gus and voluminous bulletins issued
by the food Administered ton and BURN
the bulletins issued by the fuel admin
istration. the scarcity of food and fuel
r,n,1ld soon trouble us no more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Hind=nburg has given the allies an
pic notice of his intended big drive
and plenty of time in which to pre-
marc. such thoughtful consideration
Is unusual. Probably nobody except
the German people is deceived Ana
lincoln said one can't fool all the peo-
pie alf-the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

supremacy of right and determined to
vindica.e the majesty of American
ideals ard secure the safety of Amer
lea and civilization. can)do it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

The British army in Palestine last
week advanced it's position two miles.
General Allenby must move faster If
he expect to eat his Christmas dinner
in Constantinople.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Headline says: The Russian Of
fensive Is Dead
On the contrary, we think Russia lS
more offensive than usual just now.
Indications are that cowardice shall
be its OWE reward.
A Michigan pastor asserted in g. SER
mon last Sunday that there is no phys
ice1 hell.
Has the good dominic ever tried to
sleep in an upper berth inside the sta
ton at Pittsburg on a summer night ::
Has he ever tried to wear a pair of
the shoes that are now selling for "a :?
More investigation.
Arnold Daily says there are possibly
five great actors in the world.
Who are the other possible four,
Arnold?
No trouble at all to name the five
bad actors.
W. Hohenzollern. Ludendorff, Tir-
pitt, Won Hindcnburg and the crown
ounce.
A story has just blown in from dear
old London.
A boarding housekeepersnamed Mrs.
Watson was busying herself upstairs
rushed into the room and gasped:
Mother. the Zeppelins have come"
Tell them I can't take them" said
Mrs. Watson. Every room in the
house is full
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Menu Hint.

BREAKFAST
Oranges. Rice Mullins.
Oleomargarine. Coffee
LUNCH
Baked Sausage with Potatoes.
Buttermilk Bread. Crumb Cake.
Tea. Dried Lima Beans.
Hollandaise. Philadelphia Relish.
Fruit Salad. Half Cups Coffee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
On SPUR f Fl MOMENT
By ROY 4. MOULTOM

seeing 1t Thru.
I've sworn off reading war news.
hundred times or more.
I'm sick Of expert war views.
Hhey make me good and sore.
But still, / grab the ,,aper
When it comes off the press.
It's sort of automatic
habit 1 confess.
/ eat up every battle.
l must see what they do.
Ny peanut brains all rattle,
But / must see it thru.
When 1 am old aud feeble,
With whiskers .ong and white, =,
I'll read the news from Somewhere"
Before / say Good night"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Is TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL IN
FORMATION BUREAU


n B.-Inquirers should be caretui % CD
serve two points: Enclose Scent stamp
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AZ above. and not to Topeka. otherwise oe-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
A~~. ST.

Copyright. 1918. wheeler Syndicate. me,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Wilson Orders Full Amount
Coal for Canada While Parts
y. S. Will Not Have ENOUGH

Washington. NOV. 2f.-Prospects
'or 'utl supply of anthracite this
winter were good the Senate COM
rcrcn committee was told Saturday
~ tho rcopCninG OF its Investigation
" mo Wcl administration.
Arthur Lcdroyd, director of the sd-
mlnstrntlons distribution division.
illjncd territorial allotments for the
season and was sharply questioned
i} Chairman Reed. particularly con-
''rning 100000 tons assigned to
Ianadi
Mr. Learuyd said the program
'lHed Tor a 100 per cent. domestic
distribution OF anthracite for the
New England states. eastern New
York eastern Pennsylvania, New
Jersey. Maryland, Delaware, and the
District ~ Columbia. or 100000
''nS produced all except 10000. 900
goes 10 that territory. the remainder
g 70 ir distributed elsewhere in the
htcd states after provision is made
lor canada
40 YOU mean Z" say that if there
suffering IN the country for the
want IF coal the iucl administration
WIN -itv Canada its FUN allotment ?"
sN"d Chairman Reed
Yes, sir. that is our orders. where
Y ~I""n that Canada suffers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Argentine Newspapers
Continue Criticism of
Resignation of DR.. Naon

Buenos Aires. Nov. 4-The radical
newspapers continue to criticize bitter
" the resignation Of DR.. Romulo 81
Naon as Argentine ambassador TO thS
United States, declaring that he has puff
President Irigoyen Ajiriosen in false
light before the American people
La Epocha. the organ of the PRESS
dent, in an editorial says that Dr.
Naon's proposal il. February, 1917. that
an international conference be held in
Madrid for the purpose of averting war
between the United States and Germany
instead of being Of service to the En-
tente was the best thing he could have
done to further German designs, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
GREAT MILITARY
CARNIVAL AT
CAMP DEVENS

Aver Mass, Nov. 24-The thOus-
ands of Sunday visitors to Camp
DeNcnS today found officers and men
absorbed in preparation for the great
three days military carnival which
is to start tomorrow. Major Cen
eral Henry p. Mccain. in command
of the cantonment. abs extended an
invitation to the general public to
attend and hearty response is in
dictated by the fact that lodging ac-
comodations in the village Of Aver
were secured tonight. Special trains
will be run from Boston. Exhibit
tions of rifle chooting will open TIE
carnival These will be followed
during Monday by machine gun
drills and firing of rifle and rand
grenades. one-pounder and trench
mortars. A division sing will furn-
ish an Interesting musical feature.
with a band of 200 pieces accompany
ing a mighty chorus of 10000 voices.
Officers are hoping that Mai. Gen.
Edwards. who led the 26th New Eng
land Division in the fighting in
France, and who is to be given an
ovation in Boston on Tuesday. will
be able to accept an invitation 70
visit Camp Devens on Wednesday.
the final day OF the carnival. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Pershins in Luxembourg

Luxembourg, Saturday. Nov. %
(By The Associated Press).-Several
American airplanes flew over Luxem-
burg today and attracted great at
tention from the inhabitants. Air.
planes are being used by the army of
occupation as in war time except
that they do not go ahead of the
American front lines. General Per-
sning was in Luxembourg again to-
day on his way to American head
quarters at Chaumont fro Brussels
and return by automobile. From Lux
cmburG he went southwark by spe-
cial train His special train was
drawn by an American locomotive
and it was the first American train
to reach Luxembourg coming by way
of Nancy, Metz and Longwy. The
American signal corps has strung
Telephone wires connecting the
American headquarters in suburb
of Luxembourg with Longwy, Briey,
Metz and Nancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25

equally with the United States" he
replied.
who gave these orders?" asked
Senator Reed.
Il understand that they came from
the President OF the United States"
do YOU know that they came from
the PRESIDENT"
'Dr. Garfield has so stated
The needs of the people of Quebec
would be treated the same as those of
the people of Ohio. he said. and the
needs of Ontario would be treated
the same as those OF western Penn
sylvania.
In figuring the domestic consump-
ton in the Eastern anthracite terri
tory he said that hotels Office build
ings and apartment houses had been
instructed to mix their anthracite
with unanimous.
Joseph r. Neale. production direc-
tor for the fuel administration, was
asked by Senator Reed to bring the
committee the names of persons
connected with the fuel administra-
ton who We're now financially inter-
cStcd in coal mines or who had been
employed by coal producing concerns
administration. The witness named
half dozen firms in which he was
interested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Steamer Lucia, Equipped
With Buoyancy Boxes, Last
y. S. Vessel Sunk by U-Boat

w" r-'un. \uN "a The steam
'"rn. winch was equipped with
'f'' boN,s designed to make her
"t.N'" vas the last American
'.rort,l torpedocd by an enc
'tt rt'.u' In making this an
'h'r. ;ddy the Navy Depart
III -7'n nur a report of the sink
rs 'h.t Ecatswain's Mate Will
'" t'Hn'is pl.riCn of los Trenton
Lawrence" Mass. who was in
e th" Iucia's armed guard
''I-' 'o't'icd that Secretary DAN
h't commended DBrien and IS
i''u "i tn" guard for their
in'rS ard attention to duty.
''' 'uc.d vas torpedoed on Oct.
'"H remained afiOat - hours. The
''N' struck amidships and entered
-, 'nSIn" room. killing four men
'n'i members of the crw and
aimed guard were rescued by the
'a'ncr Fairfax after they had taken
$500 small boats. The civilian crew
"Iderod 10 the boats immediate
'l'r 10" explosion but the armed
''H remained on board until just
r,.' 'h' craft went down. The eX-
va. ''i' the ship in helpless con-
,''' w" torpedo putting all the
nos out ia order as well rs the
.,,r,uN' The submarine was sighted
-. simultaneously with the cX-
-S'oh' but before guns could be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
28 More
U-Boats
Given up

Harwich, England Nov -(By tho
Associated Press. In the presence OF
Sir Eric Geddes. frs lord Of the ad-
miraity. ~ more German t. boats sur
rendered today. This WAS the. most i'm
posing ilotilla to haul down the German
flag thus far. II included several large
submarines and tour OF the cruiser type,
one being nearly 30 feet in length.
The noted cruiser submarine Deutsch-
land L-lJ3 WAS among the number. she
carried two American officers who had
been rescued from the American army
cargo ship Ticonderoga. torpedocd IN
sept. 80 last year The officers were
taken TO the Deutschland which was re-
turning from Il three months cruise n
American waters. and were landed to-
day at iarWich Another surrendereI
boat was the U-l39. which had lust re-
turned 10 a German port after A u
days cruise. anded by Lieut..
Commander Arnauld de Ia Perricrr.
VINO IN 1916 was awarded the Order Pour
lie Merite Tor sinking 12G vessels The
'-l"9, however, was brought IN by IL
hrst lieutenant who explained that
Capt. Perrieres was too sad to UNDER
take the duty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25

extended before that time. Previous
to tn January sIttings of the con.
gress however. the fnter-allied con-
Sress will have sessions during De-
cember in which President Wilson
will take part.
me signing of a peace protocol COW
erlng these essentials and the later de-
velopment of lengthy treaty covering
all details is in accordance with prac-
tee at the time of the conclusion Of
peace between the United States and
SPAN. A peace protocol was first sign
cd after which complete treaty was
formulated by a peace commission sit
ting in Paris.
Active preparations for the peace con-
gress are shown in the requisitioning of
large number of the most important
hotels in Paris for the accommodation
OF the extensive STATS of the British.
French, American, Italian and othe-
delegations. The Americans have taken
the Hotel Crillon. facing the Place de Ia
Concorde, and the adjoining extensive
office quarters formerly occupied by the
American Red Cross. This gives the
Americans a frontage of nearly an en-
tire block, the opposite side of the Rue
Royal from the ministry OF marine
The British have taken the large Ho.
tells Majestic land Astoria on the
Champs Elysee. The Belgian mission
has taken the Hotel Lutetia on the left
bank of the Sem. and the Hotel Louvre
on the Avenue de LOpera also has been
requisltioned In all some % OF tn
largest hotels in Paris have been taken
creating great stringency in hotel &C
commodations SO tina. army and navy
officers and men are finding the diff
cu,ty in securing quarters.
In is declared that Marshal Foch, the
allied commandcr-n-chief. has said he
Will give no heed to protests of the Ger
man armistce delegates made through
communications from Foreign Minister
Solf concerning the manner of carrying
out the armistice. This reply doubtless
will cover any further representations
that may be made by the Germans. The
armistce as a whole lasts 36 days from
the date of the signing. Nov. II. with
the right of extension and, the right Of
Continued on Page +Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Units Cross Hun
Frontier on Saturday
Main Force Waiting
MARKING TIME

American Army of Occupation.
Saturday. Nov. 23.--CBy The Asso-
ciated Press>.-The front lines Of the
American army of occupation tonight
rested along the Luxembourg German
border or the Sauer river and thence
along the Moselle river to the region
east of Remich. The American army
will mark time until further orders.
AT least three or four days are ex-
pected 10 pass before the next move
is made toward the German border.
The Germans apparently are with
drawing according to schedule. Re
ports reaching the Third Army today
were that the Germans everywhere
were whistling and singing as they
marched. The general line Of the
German withdrawal is along the
Perl .,aardurg road. The southern,
limit of the Fifth German army is'
reported to be the line Sicrck Thion :.
vile.
Several instances are reported
where Americans encountered Ger
mans along the roadways and each
time the Germans showed the Ameri-
cans every courtesy. While an Amer.
lean officer in an automobile was rid
ing along the Reamcih Treves road,
east of the Mosclle he encount cred
German troops marching northward.
A column OF German artillery and
some German trucks withdrew to the
side Of the road in order to clear the
way for the Americans. Owing to the
shortage of horses the Germans are
Continued on Page +Col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Cardinal MERCER and
Burgomaster Max Both
Say u. S. Saved the World

Brussels, Nov, 24.-(By The Asso-
ciated ress).-CardinaI MERCER and
Burgomaster Max. two of the most
prominent figures of the war III Bel
blum excepting King Albert, re.
ceived The Associated Press cores
pendent today.
You have saved u.s. said the car
dnal, when asked what he thought
about Americas participation in the
war.
you have saved the world
Il never despaired. l never lost
hope, although at times my heart
was very full" The cardinal said. re-
ferring to an incident in December.
1914, when Baron Won Kissing, mill
tary governor of Belgium, virtually
made him a prisoner in his Episcopal
chalet.
Il received a telegram from The
Associated Press una have never
been able to arrange it. I wish to re-
ply to it now.
Yes, Kissing treated me as pris-
oner for four days. Concerning the
governors Of Belgium during the
war. Cardinal MERCER said that Fail
kenstein was mUfe cruel and inhu-
man than Kissing and more perfidi
Gus. There was not much to choose
between them. however, he said
Referring to his quite recent birth
day anniversary the correspondent
complimented the cardinal upon his
robust appearance and health. The
cardinal replied:
1T is true that | am g., but rather
it is my list because the last four
years seemed like eight to me-"
On receiving confirmation OF the
rumor that President Wilson planned
10, visit Europe, Cardinal MERCER
said that he was a great admirer of
the President adding: Your Presi-
dent is great statesman. one Of the
greatest statesmen of all times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
X. C.. PLAN BIG
THANKSGIVING
DAY IN PARIS

Paris, Nov q The American KNIGHTS
OF columbus are preparing for an elab-
crate observance Of Thanksgiving DAY
IN Paris IN which prominent clergy and
!aymen OF France md allied countries
VIII tar" part Major James Connolly.
wear general ~ the CatI Ollie chaplains
OF the American eypedItionary forces.
mas arranged for Il religious ceremony
AT inc Madeleine under the patronage
OF the afchbishops Of Beauvai, Amlens
Sessions ana Meaux. Cardinal Bourn.
archbishop Of Westminster, London
and Col. Workman Catholic chaplain.
ih-cher OF the Canadian army. are ex-
pected to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25

that acceptance of the proposals would
have entirely separated Argentina from
Ihe Entente. The editorial declares. that
.Dr. Naon's proposal was nothing else
ethan Argentina should traffic its neu-
strality for material advantage. DE-.
tNaon's later attempt to bring abolt
speace showed him to have failed as q
diplomat as the proposal was made at
Ia time when the United States and the
%Alaies were more determined than ever
10 bring Germany to her knees The
editorial continues: Even the Vatican
failed to accomplish what Naon thought
he could do" The editorial ends by re-
peating its daily question. why did
Naon resign"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Peace Congress
May Pull Teeth
Under Sea Boats

-. Nov. -4-(By the Associat-
D,cs.l r. RESTRICTION of submarine
,,,-ons against merchant ships
I. prevent attacks like that
s, lta Lusitania doubtless will
rrop.sed in the discussion by the
.,,.. congress of the freedom of the
.y..tiou II is the view of lead
naval authorities who have ex-
r.ged i.Is branch Of the subject
.,t ..bmarine operations should he
.r,,s4 Nv attacking warships form
t.. regular part of a navy.
,..h. would lie prohibited against
-.f,.lu' slups either passenger or
.rt.ht aad whether armed defen-'
..,. .ul Otherwise. According 10
.. r.cw submarines would con-
.-... ~ NJ. an arm I'll {, naval service
u,r use would be confined
.,t.t.. Z. naval warfare.
T,- aru many other subjects to
IN, r,'.r,, thc peace conference
~. n i, formative state as it will
d. ou. 'uc. perhaps a fortnight.
,..lr. i. regular sittings of the
..ter-aIs,d conference are resumed
% arra1-e the prctiminaries of the
congress
lr thr meantime, none Of the Brit
III Italian or other foreign del
,eates arc hero ~, opt Colonel T.. VI.
House. IT," American repres. ltative
II M conference" ssh" IS confined to
80. lu t.tl tt' grippe. Several
Igcmner. 10 Ills staff are also down
with '4e prevailing epidemic. Bat
'.use charged with the preliminaries
.-r going ahead and diplomatic cir
,es are actively discussing various
phases NJ The big questions ahead.
A..ordlnS 10 Information from one
uu4rter negotiations for the signing
H prellmlndrics of peace cannot be-
lin before early in January The
discussion VIII take about II month
and . half. So that the signing Of the
rpio.ol viii not occur before the
end 4 February. This will necessi-
tate \ renewal of the armiStice.
s1le1 expires on December II unless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
HALF I'D NAVAL
DISTRICT MEN
TO BE DISCHARGED

Newport. r. l., Nov. 24-Authoriza-
ton for the discharge of 80 per cent.
OF the enlisted personnel Of the navy
and the naval reserve in the second
naval district who enlisted for the dura-
ton of the war was received from the
navy department at the headquarters
o. the district here today, All the men
will be given an opportunity to re-en-
list for four years if they wish This
district. extending from Chatham.
Mass. to New London. CT. includes
numerous bases and training schools.
some OF which will be discontinued. The
present personnel Of the district is es-
tmated at about 5000 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Kaiser Had
Big Store
Hoarded

Amsterdam. Nov. 24.--"How Will
helm Held Out" is the title of an ar
ticle in the Frankfort Nolks Stimme
by wilhelm earle, Socialist vino
discovered the boards of provisions
which the former Emepror had in his
Berlin palace. The quantity" the
writer says, exceeded all expecta-
tons. In large white tiled rooms was
everything, literally everything. one
can imagine IN foodstuffs. 1t is in
conceivable that after four years OF
war such huge quantities could be
boarded. There was meat and
game in cold storage. sailed provi-
sions in large cases, white meal in
sacks piled to the roof, thousands Of
eggs, gigantic boxes filled with tea.
coffee, chocolate, lard, jelly and jam;
hundreds of sugar ioaveS and end
less stacks of peas. beans. dried
fruits and biscuits. Their value
amounts to several hundred thous-
and marks.
These boarded foodstuffs could not
be better used than to be preserved
as lasting memorial to our poster
ity, which should see how. while
millions in German starved. those
elected by the grace Of God. held out.