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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
Tue TNsPEAKABLE HUN.

When the s:cSt reports of German
atrocities iii the way began to reach
tails country probably few of US ac-
cept1i them at face value. We said
it simply could not be. Now we know
there is nothing too hideous for the
Huns to do.
Can any one say what the worst
wickedness of the Germans has been?
If we choose one there are always
other crimes which contest the choice.
We used at first to fix the guilt of
them upon the kaiser. writes W D.
Howells in Harper's. but event by
event we have come to realize that no
man or order Of men can pervert a
whole people without their compile
ity. There was a moment when we
thought that this or that sort of Ger
man was incapable of the things
which they have all shown themselves
capable of. or so nearly all that the
exceptions have not appeared. There
have been rumors of dissent from the
faith which is always seeking and
finding precipitation in some atrocity,
but these rumors never harden into
fact.
1t seems the doom of a whole peo-
pie to go from bad to worse, and to
mislead the peoples whom they have
perverted by their friendship or
spared by their cruel mercies. The
Turk Is a worse Turk with their ia
vor than he would be without it, aid ii
is doubtful il the followers of Ma
manned would not be better Chris
| tians than the worshipers of the Id
German God whom the Teutonic the
| ologians have latterly discovered, il
they were not partakers Of the Ger
mans crimes. In their static nature
these crimes seem to have occurred in
transformation and not separately;
there is still the apparent simultaneity
in them which there was from The be-
ginning, and the continual purpose OF
evil forbids a distinctive cognizance OF
| them.
| The bewildered observance fails tc
time the first crimes in their due
priority. Were the air raids of Lon
don with their slaughter of womer
and children in their homes earlier OF
later than the long distance lombard.
ment of Paris with its butchery IF wo.
men and children in their churches?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

office of the insurance agent to claim
the money.
I'm awfully sorry, madam, to hear
clerk.
That's always the way with men"
sighed Mrs. Bobbin. Always grudg-
ing a poor woman the chance Of get
ting a bit of money these hard times"
MAY I see the mayor?' asked a
member OF the city council of the
formers servant
Not at present: he's at dinner"
But my business is most impor-
tant."
II cannot help it, sir. His honor is
at steak"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

The discovery of big gun ernplace-
ments which the Huns were prepar-
ing on the Marine front Indicates that
they were getting ready to lombard
Paris at a closer and more effective
range. At forty miles they should
have been able to kill more women
and children and demolish mora
churches and hospitals than they have
when firing from a distance nearly
twice as great
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

Perhaps in no other war in history
have the Jews taken so prominent a
part as in the one now in progress.
The Jewish regiment which was re-
cru:tsd In London for service in Pales-
tine $50 already had its war baptism.
According to acivces received by the
zieplst Organization of America. the
regiments valor on the battlefield
ELECTED the outspoken admiration +
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
butter or butter substitute. salt and

pepper.
Vegetable Stew-Quite a nourish-
ing dish for any meatless meal: easily
and quickly made: Dice from four to
six potatoes. according to size: two
Bermuda onions finely sliced Tor three
carrots finely sliced), one tablespoon
butter or substitute, one tablespoon
minced parsley, one tablespoon bar
ley flour, salt and pepper to taste.
Boil potatoes. onions and carrots to-
gether in more water than enough to
cover. When tender thicl5en with
barley flour moistened with a little
cold-~water. Put about three eggs.
boiled for slicing, over the stew. This
amount will serve five or six persons
One-half cup condensed cream for the
stew is an addition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
A HERO EVERY DAY
Brave Deeds of men in
Americas Fighting Service

The navy department has just re-
ceived from the assistant secretary of
treasury a silver life-saving medal to
be awarded Frank LeFebvre, seaman,
second class, U. S. N. r. F. in recog-
milton of his gallant conduct in saving
two persons from drowning at Glen
wood Landing, Long Island, n. Y, last
August. The rescue was made in the
heavy tidewaJ when a woman and her
daughter Eac fallen overheard. Lee
Febvre enlisted at New York April
"a, 1917. His father, Fabian LeFeb-
vre, lives in that city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

There is now declared to be a short
age'in the sulphur supply. threatening
the paper and munitions industries.
Let us hope that there will be no
lack of this important mineral IN the
place for which the kaiser is headed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

the Commanding Officers. not an'y for
:.S 1asriesa1sss pIt for thu ELL win
whist ie caprd:"d Few terrain and
consolidated .Heae gains. IN Austral-
sau Few, SIC foam MonIsh. Is a lieu
tanan. Sene,a! = tie British army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
By ROY K. MOULTON

The new work or-fight order has
caused some remarkable changes In
New York life. For the first time in
it's history, there are girl mail clerks
been placed in charge of the telephone
switchboard in place of men. When
women are permitted to handle the
mail and listen to the telephone calls
of actors, no one can doubt that grim
war has us in its grasp.
King George has been learning to
eat buckwheat cakes, and anybody
who is willing to eat buckwheat cakes
!. in July must be an almighty good
friend to America.
A great many brutal murders are
reported from Russia. 1t must be that
Germany has already interviewed.
In a film the other day-a western
film-one man shot another man and
| then rushed to the other mans wife
and said (subtitle): IT have just
killed your husband. Can you forgive
me? I am so sorry" The lady puck
| cred up her mouth, pulled down the
corners of her eyes, and then a tear
about the size of a walnut rolled down
| her nose. Then she said (subtitle)
Yes, oh, yes, it was fate!" Then she
| collapsed in the -murderer's arms. The
| husband must have been some old
10y around the house.
The Germans are forced to wear
| paper Undertaking and eat mullen
| leaf Soup.
| Well, this is their war.
| AS Lord Northcliffe hurried thru
| the lobby of New York hotel some
| time ago, a correspondent said of him:
"A hard chap to interview. / never
| could land him. The last time wrote
him for an interview he wrote back:
II am sorry. butt must ask you to ex-
cuse me. When anybody asks me for
an interview, / am like the little boy
| at the school treat who, when the
| squire's wife came round to him with
the stra' berry jam, said: NO, thank
you, ma am. 1 works at the place
| wkc-e they makes it."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

Men who are going about the state
spending time and money in an effort
to procure their own or somebody
eIse's election to office might be bet
ter employed in doing something to
help win the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

Not the least of the benefits &C
cruing to this country from the war is
the apparent elimination of the I. w.
WIS. While the organization may still
be in existence, its activities have been
practically ended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

The Foreign Legion-is a body of
men from every quarter of the globe
who have volunteered their services to
France. The name was originally ap-
piled to a legion of aliens serving in
Africa under the French flag. which
became a resort for adventures of all
nationalities. With the outbreak of
the war it was greatly increased in
numbers and has made an enviable
record for itself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

American troops are beginning to
arrive in Italy, it is announced. 1t
may be confidently expected that for
the Austrians business soon will be-
gin to pick up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

Among the terms of peace imposed
upon Germany after she has been
whipped should be a clause compeil-
ing the crown prince to return the
furniture and works of art that he
has stolen.>
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
DINNER STORIES

A week after old Bobbin departed
this land for one of heavenly bliss,
or-or-well, heavenly bliss'll do
his devoted spouse came into the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
Vegetable Dishes.

NegefaDl Dishes.
Carrot Tart-A tasty bite for tea or
dessert: Crate three carrots and mix
in one teaspoonful mixed spice. Beat
an egg and add half a teaspoonful
milk. Lastly add one tablespoonful
syrup to sveeten. Line a pie dish
with pie crus- and pour in the mix
ture. Bake in oven for half an hour.
Boiled Summer Squash-Wash
squash and cut in thick slices or
quarters. Cook twenty minutes in
boiling saltc- water. or until soft.
Drain. mash and season with butter
or butter substitute. salt and pepper.
Sliced Tomatoes-Wipe, and cover
with boiling water; let stand one
minute. when they may be easily
skinned. Chill thoroly and cut in
slices. Tomatoes may also b peeled
by carefully rubbing of surface with
a knife. which allows skin to be
easily removed. This is of advantage,
as it does .ot heat the tomato.
Boiled Oliions-Put onions in cold
water and remove SKINS while under
water. Drain put in a saucepan and
cover with boiling sailed water. Boil
five minutes. drain. and again cover
with boiling sailed water. Cook one
hour. or until soft. but not broken
Drain. add u small quantity of milk.
cook five minutes. and season with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Rolled Oats Top Milk
Poached Eggs
Oatmeal Bread Toast.
LUNCHEON.
Johnny Cake. Maple Syrup.
Rice Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Lettuce Salad
Oatmeal Cookies. Milk
DINNER.
Meat and Hominy Casserole
Beet Greens Mashed Potatoes
Green Onions
Oatmeal Bread Butter
Maple Bavarian Cream
Tea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

King George has been learning tc
eat buckwheat cakes, and anybody
who is willing to eat buckwheat cake.
in July must be an almighty goot
friend to America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

A great many brutal murders are
reported from Russia. 1t must be that
Germany has already interviewed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-31

rich.
1T would be awful to spend a term
in prison." he muttered wistfully. 81
could, never get a start in life again.
1t would mean the loss of all my
friends. Perhaps they would deal
lightly with me because of my not
| having served a term. You have pre-
vented me doing any damage here
II will not call the police" She
pushed the telephone away from her
tempt at burglary"
Il promise" he declared, earnestly
Can 1 see you homer"
Il am too nervous to go thru the
| corridor" she said. doubtfuliy. You
can see me safely that far"
He did not leave her until they
| had reached her boarding house. She
would not allow him to kiss her in
parting. She could not endure 1t after
the experience of the might. Kath-
crime could not sleep that night. The
| thought of>Oliver and his downfall
kept her awake. Shit blamed herself
for it ALL She had taken too much
J for granted concerning his financial
standing. She rebuked herself for not
giving him more encoura cement when
| they parted. It would be terrible il
he had taken her rebuff to heart and
would do something more desperate
| than burglary as result. She final
1 ly cried herself to sleep.
There were traces of ehe trying
night in Katherine's face the mex
/ morning. She was dazed when she
arrived at the office, but as she start
ed her work she banished the feeling
| with an seffort. Shortly after ten she
\ heard the outer door open and noticed
| the other members of the staff glanc
ing in the direction of the person WHIT
had entered. As she faced abou
Katherine could not hold back her CT!
of surprise. "Oliveri" He was com
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
ALLEGED STATEMENTS
STRONGLY PRO-GERMAN

belmont, S. D., June 22.-The atten-
ton of the federal officers of South
Dakota has been called to the case of
Albert Rendering, an alleged pro-
German farmer living in Douglas
county. who was summoned before the
Douglas county council of defense to
answer to charges of alleged d%isloyalty
against him. His father lives in the
vicinity. The father is a German by
birth. while the son claims to be a
subject of Holland. Evidence was pre-
sented before the council of defense
thai the. younger Rendering had stated
to a neighboring farmer that if the
government took him as a soldier he
would desert to the Germans within
THEE days.
1t is also charged that he stated
that the United States had no right
to declare war;; that if drafted he would
be a man, but if sent to France he
would send word to the Germans as to
the sailing of American transports, so
as to make them easy of attack, n
that he watched the newspapers to get
data as TO the sailing of transports.
A number Of other disloyal statements
were attributed to him by the wit
nesses who appeared against him.
Called in his own defense the accused
stated that he had registered as an
ahen at Hettinger, N. D., and had been
placed in Glass 5. He denies making
the diAoyal statements as set forth
by the witnesses who appeared against
him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
N~ONPARTISAN LEAGUE
HOLDING CAUCUSES
Preparing For Complete Ticket
In South Dakota-Only
Leaguers In Meetings.

Mitchell, s. D., June 24.-Members
Of the South Dakota N~onpartisan
league are holding their precinct meets
ings In the various precinct districts
of the state today for the purpose OF
choosing delegates to represent them
at the legislative convention, the meet
Ing date of which will probably be
announced next week.
With the choosing of delegates to
these conventions, the preliminary
step toward presenting a full South
Dakota league ticket will have been
taken. Each county convention will
choose one delegate to the state con-
vention, where state and congressional
candidates will be nominated or en-
dorsed. At the county meetings, he
legislative candidates will be selected.
Only league members are allowed to
participate in the Candl-
dates for office chosen by the league
need not be members of the o%rganiZa-
tion but aus pledge their support to
the league and its principles.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
|THRESHERMEN WILL
MEET AT VERMIu0N
Problems to Be Encountered
This Year Numerous-Sav-
ing Of Grain Important.

Vermilion, S. D., juno 22.-H. c..
Borneman, of Sioux Falls, president OF
the South Dakota Brotherhood Of
Threshermen, will address n meeting
OF the s~threshermen Of Clay county at
n courthouse in this city. Wednesday
evening, June 26. Mr.. Borneman is n
practical thresherman, and heNwill dis
cuss problems which are confronting
n threshermen his year becaus of
the war.
Threshermen who have had occasion
to buy new machinery or equipment
during the present season and who
race the problem of operating these
machines with high priced fuel, are be-
ginning to look on the situation as a
serious matter. Their problems arising
from the war are tHo-fold. Machinery,
supplies and repairs have materially
advanced, the cost of fuel is enormous,
and 1t is difficult to obtain competent
operators. War conditions are making
II the patriotic duty of threshers to
thresh as clean and carefully as posi-
BILE. Should the 100 threshers in Clay
ounty save only 500 bushels Of grain
during the entire seasons run more
ina In ordinary times, a total of 50,-
600 bushels will be saved. Add to this
the elimination of the usual waste of
threshermen throughout the country
the sum total of the saving would be
enormous.
1t is expected that definite action will
be taken by the threshermen It this
meeting in fixing a uniform price for
threshing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
GIVE AWAY CORN
TO AVERT Famine
Mexican Government Forced to-
Aid People With Grain From
the United States.

Mexico Cny.-Nearly a quarter of a
millipn'b Bushels of corn, valued Ut more
ASH 100000 was distributed in the
eight months ending last March,, by the,
Mexican food commission to relieve the.
food crisis that has existed in this re-
public. Partial failure of the 1877 corn
MeSico;s Is, 90, 600 inhaatauts depend
for o t .ust eaX4e was the primal, factor
There was danger of famine in some
parts of the country. and it was diff
cult to transport to these regions, the
surplus that obtained in other parts of
Mexico. BY it's work, the commission
averted the thrceatened famine, sta
bilized the prize of corn and, in a
great measure, prevented speculation
in it.
After presenting the facts before the
consul general of the United States
here, an export permit was obtained
from the United States government to
cover the Importation of 100000 BUSH
els OF corn monthly from December l,
1917, to October 80, 1918. The commits
sion now is endeavoring to secure an
other similar permit. The first ship
ments from the United States, which
were bought through a Kansas City
firm, We're distributed in various cities
and towns along the border, where
there was a great scarcity and where
the price was exceedingly high. Later
the distribution was extended to other
parts of the republic, notably to the
large mining camps where the COM
panies bought many car loads from the
commission, stored it and then retailed
it at much below cost price to their
employees. Chambers of commerce., To-
Gated at or near these points, have
either been the direct distributors or
have had charge of the distribution.
This supervision, however, was not
nacnScarv n i'm the (2 GO nf the mining
and industrial concerns who benefited
greatly by the im~portations, for there
was danger that they might have had
to shut down their plants a the food
supply for their employees been X
hausted.
Another phase of the commissions
activities was the establishment in the
City of Mexico of 40 stores, which re-
tail corn to the laboring classes at
about 25 per cent below market prices.
These stores, according to the report,
are selling about $500 bushels daily.
1t is planned to start, as soon as pos,
sible, a ticket system, whereby each
ticket holder will receive about 25
pounds of corn weekly. An attempt by
the commission to put into effect a
scheme for the distribution of sugar
to that for corn, has net yet been COM
pleted.
In addition to the aid extended by
the government, the commission has
received valuable cooperation from a
rious large mining companies. mostly
those backed by foreign capital. One
mine at Ell ORC. State of Mexico, con-
verified four huge steel "Pachuca
tanks into a miniature grain elevator,
capable of holding thousands of BUSH
els. This grain is retailed at prices
below cost through the company
store to its employees. When condi-
tons forced the closing of a great
smelter at Aguas Calientes, the COM
pany. to keep its idle employees from
want, continued the distribution Of
corn from its storehouse at the custo-
mary prices.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
me IN LABOR PROBLEM

Vermilion, S. D., June 22.-The Com
marsial club of Vermilion has taken
action in an effort to relieve the short
age of farm help that exists in this vi
entity. Nearlyea all farmers We're short
of help during the spring work and
now that the draft has called 90 farm
ers and farm laborers who will soon
leave for the training camp it is
thought that drastic measures must be
taken to secure the help necessary to
save the crops. notwithstanding the
fact that the department of labor is
moving several thousand men north
ward for the harvest it is feared that
they will not get this far north in time
because of the exceptionally early har-
vest that is anticipated. The com
mercial club has formulated the plan
to arouse patriotic enthusiasm among
the citizens of Vermilion and invite
them to stand ready to volunteer aid
to the farmers should the emergency
arise at harvest time. Registration
cards are being prepared and the home
guards will solicit for volunteer work
erS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
DRAFT EvADER TAKES
BIG DOSE OF POISON

Lundy, aged "a, employed in a local
garage. took poison and died here yes
terday afternoon during the roundup
by armed home guards OF draft and
labor slackers. A squad of home
guards demanded his resignation
card, and pretending that he was 60
ing after 1t, he Dol the poison. To
relatives and friends he had stated
that he never would go to war. He
was not registered under the selective
draft.
The roundup of draft and labor
slackers resulted in more than 60 per
sons being taken In charge by the
or more were held for the federal au-
thoritfes n one was found to be an
enemy alien. Many others finally pro-
duced registration cards and were re-
leased.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
FORMER SOUTH DAkOTAN
DECORATED IN TRANCE

Lake Preston, S. D., June 22.-Carl
b. Randkley, of Iowa City, Ia, who
recently was decorated with the
French croix de guerre for bravery
and intelligent work under fire in
France as a member Of the Iowa uni
versity ambulance section, is a native
of South Dakota, having been born
in Lake Preston. His father, Andrew
Randkley, and his mother were among
the early pioneers of Lake Preston
and vicinity. They moved to Iowa City
some a ago. While the young hero
was only a boy when the family left
Lake Preston. many OF their old neigh
borS yet Eeimember him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27

During the severe part Of the last
winter, when the fuel shortage became
critical. a coal thawing plant at South
Arnboy, N. j., performed valuable
service j n relieving the situation. says
Popular Mechanics magazine. In par
ticularly cold, stormy weather 1t is
often the rule rather thanAthe exception
that coal reaches northern cities IN
such solidiy frozen masses that it has
Virtually to be mined out of the cars.
The last winter vas especially favor
able for this condition, and thousands
Of toms of fuel destined for New York
reached Jersey badly bound with Ice.
Many such coal trims were thnwed ~
South rAmbov
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-27
MENNoNITEs MAY LOSE
THEIR STORES OF WINE


Mitchell, S. D., June 22.-Mennonites
county will lose a large quantity OF,
home made wine and may be prose-
cuted for having liquor in their pos
session, because they took steps to APP
prehend the culprits who stole so gal
Ions OF the precious liquid.
The theft occurred last Friday and
the %colonists employed Al Scott, of
Mitchell. an owner of ~bloodhounds, to
find the miscreants. The dogs picked
DIP the scent and a confession has been
secured from a young MAJ who is to
30 with the June draft contingent and
who implicated two others. He told
the officers: Il wanted to have a rip
roarin' good time before 1 went off to
fight"
It is said that the M%ennonites of this
colony ave many casks of wine in
their cellars.