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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-16
THOSE EIGHTEEN GIRLS
FROM SMITH"
How they met the German drive

-11OW l1Gy IIIet C1Ic O1TI1Id0 O1IVe
They had rebuilt the little French village, this
valiant unit of college Repaired the wreck
age of the Huns devastation; rep1anted the wasted
farms.
Then the Germans camel Unexpectedly the
Boche broke through again and laid low the work
of months.
Discouraged Not those girls Once more they
are back again at their merciful work of recon
struetion- The inspiring part played by this
staunch little group of American girls is thriIingy
told for the first time by Hazel Deyo Bachelor,
IN Pictorial Review for January. Profusey Illus
trated, wildly narrated, it is record you must
miss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-16
Cute New Years cards
for the youngsters!

Adorably funny ones-a whole page Of them.
IN gayest coors, to be cut out and mailed to a
dozen of their friends! How the viii love them!
This page of New Year cards will keep them busy
and happy whole day-and save you buying a
dozen fine New Year cards.
And then there's another page of co1orful cut
outs designed for most delightful War Savings
Stamp party-to say nothing of the Tweivetrees
Kiddies who very military and very victorious
in this January number. They must be seen to be
appreciated
The Press., 1918-02-28

Food Administration. assuming re. sponsIbility for production and con- seryation in each county it's welfare.
 therefore, vitally affects both men and
 women in the county, and it is desired to give everyone an opportunity to
 become 8 member of this organization and help out in the important work
 which it is doing. The County
 Agent reported that he had arranged
 in each town with the town com. mittee of the Farm Bureau for a complete organization that would in- olude every farmer in the town. This organization, however, did not in. olude people living in the larger oenters, and in these places, it was desired to leave the organization and
 work in che hands of the director of the town, and of the War Bureau in that town. It was voted that the publicity committee should assist in every way possible in placing the business in details before the public. It is hoped to get at least 1900 new
 members for the Holland County Farm
 Bureau, as it will need this number in order to insure the satisfactory oou.
 tipuation of the work for another year. There are comparatively recent
 matters in which the Farm Bureau
 has proved it's worth. in the corn show and the food fair, both of which
 were county wide in their scope and carried their message to the public in a very successful way. The collection of seed corn which is going on in the county will prove not only of value in rounding up seed corn, to be shipped away, but will enable local farmers to know the quality of their own seed and to obtain seed which gives satis- factory germiBatioB, provided they have not an adequate supply of their own. The production of more corn in the county will be of value not only to the farmers, but to every consumer, as it will not only tend to increase this particular crop, but will have tendency to materially increase all kinds of live stock, and this means more food from our own immediate locality. Arrangements have been made by the Council of Defense tn have f0ur-miDuta speakers place matters in relation to the Farm Bureau before the public at all the moving picture houses in Connecticut Holland County hopes to go over the top with it's full quota.
The Press., 1918-02-28
Education Not a PrerequIslte.

Charles Darwin was a misfit child, a misflt youth, and mistit in young manhood. He failed miserably in math- ematics, the classics, and in theology. He was an indifferent student of medi- cine, vet when at last he was guided into the paths of his natural capacI- ties he soon became the foremost nat uraTlst of his age and probably of any age before or since.
 Emerson was an educational misht, and so were Froebel and General Grant, and the list of distinguished men in all walks of life who were mis, fits in childhood might easily be ex- tended almost indefinitely. They prove concIusiveIy that much of what is com monly called education is not prere. quisite for success in life,
The Press., 1918-02-28
"rhere's a Time to Fight"

Miss Miriam, who will be seven years old soon, knows that little girls should not fight but she Is not 'paci- fist" for all that. A few days ago she was taken 10 task by her mother for engaging in pugilistic encounter with another little girl. ''Well, mother" she said, q don't know whether she hit me first, but I know that if hit her she deserved it, for that chila's mother never has: brought her up prop erly." '>s6 %a
 On another occasion she complained that small boy of her acquaintance had kicked her, but admitted on being pressed that she had not done much first, "only pinched and slapped his face little." She was told to tell the boys father, so the boy might be pun lshed, but to be sure and tell what she had done, too. The father is still wait ing for the report.-Indianapo News.
The Press., 1918-02-28
THURSDAY. FEB. as, 1els.

N.so year in advance. When not paid In advance. ct the rate Of S1 5 year,
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted ae one-halr advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for, nor do VIC by pub fishing. endorse the opinions of our correspond- euz.
 ThIs paper Is mailed regularly to It's subserb- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceIved and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have nesrS Items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday snornIng or earlier, If possible. It is often nee- essAry to ahridge Items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday At 8 a. m.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Wednesday at 10 a. m otherwise We cannot guarantee change.
The Press., 1918-02-28
H. R. Howard Appointed County
COmmissioner.

Gov. Holcomh on Tuesday appointed Holoomh R. Howard of Union ss 8 member of the board of county com- missionsrs for Holland county in place iu John c. Wightmsu of Stafford. resigned. He will finish out the un- expired term of Mir. wightmRn, which eads the thirl Wednesday of the next regular session of the General Assemb- ly.. As Mr. Howard has served on the board before be has had experience aud is we'll fitted in every way to fill the position. His many friends in this part of the county congratulate him on his appointment.
The Press., 1918-02-28
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All persons liable hy law to pay taxes in the Town of Somers are hereby notified that have received bill and warrant to collect town tax of Eighteen Mills on a dollar on list of 1918, and that said tax Is due Wednesday, March 20, 1917, and that for the purpose of receiving the same l will be at Fuller Bugbee Go g store in Somers Street, Wednesday, March 90, from 10 a. m. until p m., and at Rnowl- tons store In North Somers, Thursday, March 2l, from 10 a. m. until 4 p. m. |, and at the postofflce In Somersville, Friday, March g, from 10 a. m. until p. m.
 All persons having taxes unpaid May 1, 1918, will be charged nine per cent. inter est from April 1, 1918, together with col lector's fees, according to law.
 Every male person residing in the town of Somers between the ages of 21 and 60 years shall. except as otherwise especial ly provided by law, be able to pay a personal tax of two dollars for town and state taxes in lieu of pool and commuta ton tax.
 All persons liable for the payment of a Personal Tax, must make payment not later than May 1, 1918, or be subject to the penalty contained in Section 2395 of the General Statutes
 k F. RUSSELL, Collector.
 Dated at Somers, February 24, 1918.
The Press., 1918-02-28

my homework. My baby when seven months old weighed 19 pounds and I feel better than I have for a long time. I never had any medicine do me SC much good. Mfrs. PEARL MoNYHAN Mitchell, Ind.
 Good health during maternity is most important factor to both mother and child, and many letters have been received by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, telling of health restored during this trying period by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table C(mpound.
The Press., 1918-02-28
Birds heIp Farmers.

Birds are almost as busy us bees, and their work in increasing crop yields is highly important, says the Firesade. One of the cheapest and most effective ways to fight insect pests that annually take crop toll estimated at $s0O,OOO,OOO is to aid in the preser- vation of bird life. Such worms and bugs as infest our gardens are favOrite food for bluebirds, robins and many other kinds of birds. Birds also eat thousands of weed seeds.
The Press., 1918-02-28
Horatio M. Davis, Bertha NJ. Davis, Emma A. Davis, Josephine M. Davis.


 The schools are closed this week for the regular early spring vacation.
 Miss Mabelle P. Gager fig in New York oity, where she will spend the week visiting friends.
 Miss Delight Brown of Hartford WAS the week .end guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank Council in Somersville.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry A. Prior have been entertaining their son and his wife, Mir. and Mrs. William Prior, of Worcester.
 Mrs. Charles NJ. Gager has been spending several days i'll Hartford as the guest of her cousins, Mir and Mrs. Donald Spencer.
 |. Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Keeney and son, Norman, have gone south. where they will spend some time with Mrs. Keeney's parents, Mir and Mrs. Nor man Allen.
 Merritt 4. Davis, 8 lifelong resident of this town, died at his home in the Davis district Thursday after. noon. He was born in the house in which he died, February 10, 1S4b the son of Daniel and Marcia Case Davis. Mir. Davis was veteran of the Civil War, being member of the 22d Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. He was a republican in politics, having served the town as assessor and selectman. He was a member of the Congregational church and a charter member of the grange, where he had held the offices of master and oVeTseer. MT. Davis was married to Miss R0delia Cooley of Somers, April %, 1860 and she died in October, 1911. He is surVied by four children, Misses Emma, Bertha and Josie Davis. who live at home, aud Horatio Davis of Glastonbury, also two grandchildren. The funeral was hell at the home Sunday afternoon Ht 1.3O o'clock, Rev. Thomas lyric of Hazardville officiating.
 The organization of the war bureau has been completed and the list of officers aud committees are as follows: Ernest S. Fuller; vice. f'red c. Davis; secretary and treasurer, Arthur Goldthorpe; executive committee, officers and E. Leland Keeney, chairman publicity Walter B. Whitlook chair man food committee. James Wood; chairman war savings committee, Mrs. L A. Gowdy chairman of womeD's committee, 4. s. Hulburt; chairman board of selectmen, Mrs. James Wood; chairman Of Somers. vile Red Gross, Mrs. W. B. Whitlook.
 Committee on information and research - Fred 0. Davis, chairman; Rev. D. L. Kebbe. Rev. P. J. O'Reilly, James Slsttery, Mercy ". Smith, c. $. Fuller, S. D Percival.
 Publicity committee-R.L Keeney, ohairman; Louis A. Gowdy, Frank \. E. Brainerd, Johu Spell man. Archer Hurd.
 Food committee Walter B. Whit lock. chairman; G. E. Homer. Amos E. White, R s. Bugbee, Leslie Lovett, L. N. Knowlton, Chester ". Pomeroy.
 Women's committee Mrs l.. A. Gowoy, chairman; Mrs $. Moore, Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Raymond Pease, Mrs c. J. Parsons, Miss Stephie Mrs. Stephen Leger. Mrs. W. Fl. Meacham, Miss Anna O'Nein, Miss Agnes O'Reilly, Mrs Max Pease.
 War savings committee -James Wood, chairman; Arthur Goldthorps, Albert $ Hulburt. Charles O. Huntoou, Peter Oormier, Herman John LaEonksi, l.. N c. J. Parsons, Horace sikes, 0. wv :Pease, \. Vail Smith, SE, and c. Mnlligan.
The Press., 1918-02-28

during the time l was lookingforward to the coming of my little one that l am recommending it to other e xpe c tan t mothers. Be fore taking it, somedays l suffered with neu- ralgia SO badly that I thought l could not live, but after taking three bottles of Lydia E. Pin k- hams V e ge table Compound l was en- tirc,,y relieved of neuralgia, l had gained in strength and was able to go oroyV,11 onT Io oil
The Press., 1918-02-28

store, and splendid values, many of them purchased on contracts of-some months standing, actually offered at less than prevailing market prices. This sale of exceptional values lasts for four days only. commencing on Wednesday and continuing through Saturday of this week.
The Press., 1918-02-28
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Miss Gladys DowDes spent the after noon Saturday with Mrs Dorsey in Rock ille.
 Mrs. Mabel Parker visited her cousin, Mrs. Almira Galbraith, in SomeTs on Monday.
 Mrs. Fred Pease of Hartford spent week recently with her daughter, Jessie Sullivan, and other relatives here.
 Alfred Miner, who was severely cut on the toe a short time ago and taken to St. Frances hospital, has returned home.
 Mrs. J R. Downes aud daughters, Gladys and Ethel, visited i.e1 brother, Clarence Newell, and wife in Hart. ford on Sunday.
 Mrs. Bessie Richardson went to Ha2ardville Monday to see Perlin Richardson who has had pneumonia, but is recovering slowly.
 Mir. Barrows, who has been em. ployed for long time CD the trolley road, has severed his connection with the company and is now emitting cord wood for A. U. Charter.
 -----4--------~-- The daughter of HerOdiaS brought che head of John the Baptist ill q charger (Matthew xiv, Sl--prohably q trencher or platter.
 That which is termed rice paper is made from the pitll of tree grown in Formosa. not from part of the rice plant. as many suppose.
 Picric acid as high explosive was first heard of in a general way during the Boer war and in conncct.cn with the lyddile shells used ny the British. Our repentance is often not so much regret fer the ill VIC have done as fear of the ill that may happen to us in con- sequence.--I.a Rochefoucauld
 Carrots and peas mixed make very good dish.
 The turtle dove Is G drab colored wild pigeon.
 TO make yourself solid with girl eat a piece cf cake she made herself that l.. you'n feel solid aHyhOw.- Phil ade!phia Record
 We wonId willingly have others per feet and vel amend ot our own faults .-TlIomas Kempls.
The Press., 1918-02-28
HARD WOOD.

Maple and oak, at Se Cord- lift. length. Place your orders this month for you next summer and fall supply at the present price, and have 1t delivered any time. Drop postal and will be glad to call on you Gu ality and measure guar anteed NJ T. JANOwSKI, P. B. Ts5, stafford springs. '2w 7Feb 2s
The Press., 1918-02-28
Old. North EnOlIsh Dialect.

A strange set of numerals was used
 by the elder generation of farmers in ione of our northern daIes, especially for counting sheep, says the London Chronicle, and the procedure was as
 follows: A gap was made in the wall
 just wide enough to admit one sheep at a time, and as the sheep were driven
 through the farmer counted them.
 making notch in his stick at every
 15. Theoretically the numerals sound like .'yann, tane, tether. mother, pip,
 sax, sane, catterer, wheeler, dick, yam.
 er-dick, tane-er-dick, teth-er-dick, meth. ,er-er-diclz, boomflt." 'Boomft" was fifteen, and so a notch was made in the stick, and the strange chant began Eell Oveg again.
The Press., 1918-02-28
NOTICE.

The legal voters of the town Of Stafford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Town nall. in said stafford, on saturday, March g, A D. 1918, l.3O o'clock D. m., for the following pur poses, to wit:
 1. To see if the town will vote to lay Tax ta raise money to defray the current expenses of the town for the year ensuing.
 g. To see if the town will vote to print In pamphlet form, and also to have copies of same placed 1n convenient places where they may be obtaintd a list ot each and every ass esSed prop erty in the town for the year 1917 together with the assessed valuation opposite the owners name.
 3. To see if the town will vote to instruct the SeIectmen to take out Compensation insurance for It's employees
 1, TO see if the town will vote to Tes cind it's action 'aken November 11, 1917, regarding com penk ation or t. wn officials.
 5, TO see what action the town will take re- garding compensation Of its Ofic'als. And to do any other business proper to De done at said meeting.
 Stafford, conn.,, Feb. 2Tth, 1918.
 ENo! Fl S; Ni E. PENNY, PENN9,, selectmen.
 DAVID BISSETT,)
The Press., 1918-02-28
NOTICE CONCERNING THE FIX

NOTICE CONCERNING THE FIX IN ANIMATION FOR TESTERS OF MILK AND CREAM.
 In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Public Acts of 1917. notice is hereby given that examinations Of persons who may to the public on the basis of butter fat content, will be held Tues1ay, March 5, 1918, at II a. m., at the ConnecI lcut Agricultural Experiment Dairy Husbandry, COnnnecti ut Agricultural college Storrs Detailed information will be supplied by addressing the Dairy and Food COmmiss toner, State Capitol, Hartford THOMAS HOLT, Dairy and.F6 COmmiss'r.
The Press., 1918-02-28

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford on the 2Gth day of February, A. D. 1918.
 Present, ROBER H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion Of the administrator on the 1n- testate estate of catherine A. Mullen, late ot Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public signpost In said town of Stan ord near est the place where the deceased last dwel6.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1918-02-28

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf. on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1918.
 Present. ROBERT H. FISK. Judge
 On motion Of Wm. D Mcfarland, Q. ad- The intestaIe estate of EIvira c. Lamb. late oi Stafford within said district, deecPased
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to tn" adminiStraI or and directs that the public notice be given of this order by advertising rhe same once in some newspaper having clrcul 9tion In said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in said tOV n of stafford, near est the place where the deceased last dwPlt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1918-02-28
An UnfaiIlnq Sign,

My dear this child is going to have plenty of spirit in his voice.
 'How can you tell that now?"
 ''Because already 1t shows a tend ency to high bawls."
The Press., 1918-02-28

MATCHING EGGS White Wyan- \ dotLes, s per 100; Sl5n per 90; lo, Cnch. C. f. SHEPARD S'aH0rI Springs. I!. D. [. Telo
 nhOnp 13q-:; i5lf
The Press., 1918-02-28

LNOR SALE-A desirable home with modern improvements. situated on West Main street House has seven rooms with bath, Tunni' g water and electric lights, and nearly half acre of land In rcRA suitable for Garden. Inquire of WILLIS II. REED.
The Press., 1918-02-28

NOTICE. - My barber shop will be
 lN open afternoon. after school and a'l day Saturday PETER A. SENA. 'iWiS
The Press., 1918-02-28

LNOR SALE - Orcuttvi'e Schoolhouse
 with about One.half acre Of land The building and grounds formerly used for school purposes. A good opportunity to buy property for little money. pplv 10 TOWN SCHOOL
The Press., 1918-02-28

EOR SALE Good Sleigh, cheap.
 v FRANK BENTON, Russell Place, Staf ford Street. f5tf
The Press., 1918-02-28

Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion of Alva w. Sands. administrator on the estate of William Sands, late of Stanord, within said dist Tict. deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy there0f on the public Sign-post in said town Of Stafford, nearest the plac~ where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1918-02-28

EOR SALE "r cx. hAng- fer II TnCd E Stock-tw" D ir Of ork Horses. weighing respectively $500 aud 2Sn0 lbs: also on Soke [ oxen. W.J E IW LER. Wcsr Wilmington.
 Phone 6l9-1t. illimantiC Division. 4Ttf
The Press., 1918-02-28

ENOR SA AL1.- Farm, Wall Paper. Hay " S12 ton G. E. Pierson, ". Wllllngt0n St NEW Milch Cow for sac. Has had 1N second calf,
 T Mrs j ENGEI, Holland Road.
The Press., 1918-02-28

HOUSEHOLD Furniture wanted and sold at the shoe repairing shop of F. CARD. CART, Main street. l9H
The Press., 1918-02-28

A'ANT' D-WashiDgS, either at my w home or yours Mary MartusIc, box T72
The Press., 1918-02-28

FRO RENT-Store, fully equipped for a | fSh market. JOHN FONTANELLA.
The Press., 1918-02-28

Plans are being rapidly materialized foe the Farm Bureau membership campaign, which is to be carried out as statewide project by the Con- nsosiout Council of Defense. Holland County Farm Bureau is rapidly getting the organization completed in order to carry out their part of this campaign. The directors of the Bureau met at the police court room, Memorial ball, Rockville. on Satur- day. The meeting was called to order by President Chas. A. Thomp- son, who outlined the plan which was brought up before the Council of Defense in the early part of the month. Iu view of the fact that the Farm Bureau is being carried ont by sll classes of people, either on tbe farm or living iD the city, and that its conservation projects are being carried ont among all people of the commonwealth, snd is considered ns the representative of the State COun0Il of Defense and the Federal
The Press., 1918-02-28

ENGRAVED CARDS furnished at The LPress oflice-5O cards and script plate 90c.
The Press., 1918-02-28
MOTHERS
 TO BE
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's Letter Published by
 Her Permission.

Mitchell, Ind" Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound helped me SO much
The Press., 1918-02-28

HAY FOR SALE. Phone l06-32.
 H MRS. H. G. DUNTIAM, StC Fordville.
The Press., 1918-02-28

L OR RENT-Store formerly occupied by Neri saloon. JOHN SENA
The Press., 1918-02-28

Not the 5es4 way. One way to be up with the lark Is to keep the lark up all ntght.-BostOn Transcript.
The Press., 1918-02-28
S0MEPS

CAaDs OF THANKs.-We wish to extend our thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy expressed to the family also for flowers and assistance during our re- cent bereavement.
The Press., 1918-02-28

A T 0 Court of Probate holden at Staf- N ford, within and for the District of Stafford, 1n hn Diet 6av of HQhruorv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-23
DECLARES LABOR MEN
PLAN MOONEY STRIKE
Senator PoindcNtcr, of Washington,
Tells Senate Leaders in Seattle
Arc Proposing Action.
GoMpERs OPPOSES WALkouT
President of American Federation Of
Labor Declares II Would Violate
Union Laws and Would React
Against Convicted Man.
lRy Associated Press u!

.\SuINGTON. April ca--..nnouncc-
r,cr, in tho scn,,c ,,-dav hy senator
'''' '' ''"'
tic labor leaders were proposing Il
general strike in protest against al
l,rcd pcrsecution of Thomas Mooney
,,, o,,or, ,o,r;,,.d ., hor,h r,o,.ir-
At sah frshclsco' rcsuitcu to-hishl III
statement by Samuel Gompcrs. pres
idcnt Of the American Federation O.
Labor. declaring any a,tcmpt TO in
cite such a strike would be in viola :
ton OF union laws. rcpugnant TO the
rights and interests OF workers them
selves. and would react against Mooney.
Mr.. tiompcrs's statement follows:
The Vaccinations Of the prosecu-
tion ia the Mooney trial Justify the
judgment that he was found guilty ON