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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
MURRAY FOR KULTUR!
Kaiser Also Praises His Handy Sword
as Weapon of Providence.

sAmstqrdam, March 4.-"The Ger
man sword, welded by our great army
Readers, has brought peace in Russia"
fhe kaiser wired Chancellor Hertling
according to dispatches received here
toGay.
I'VE feel deep gratitude to God. who
has been with US. The prideful deeds
OF my army and the tenacious per
sey eranCe of my people are sources of
special satisfaction. German blood
AND German kultur have been saved.
= IL wish to express my warmest
thanks Tor your faithful, strong CO.
operation and great work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
ANOTHER COLD SPELL


probably snow. Much colder Tues
day north and east portion.
The pleasant weather of this morn
ing is to continue during tho day, but
the mercury by tomorrow morning
will probably have dropped to IS. and
will not rise much but remain between
Is and 35 all day. A cold wave from
the north is headed this way. Ship
perS forecast advises the protection of
t-.irty-six hours shipments north and
west against temperature oe 20 de-
greeS, and south against tempera-
ture of 80.
The lowest temperature this morn
ing was 40 at o'clock. At the
temperature was A, and will climb
this afternoon to about SIS.
The rain Sunday and Sunday night
was a great boon to the farmers. as it
extended over the south and west, por-
tons not reached before this season
by very much moisture. The precip-
itation aere was ST of an inch. At
wichita. it was Az; at Dodge City, 40,
and at Concordia, so.
The wind this morning is blowing
five miles an hour from the west.
The highest recorded temperature of
this date was 81 in 1910, and the low
est was L below zero, in 1881 The
record for 1891 is the only one that
shows u below-zero temperature in
March in Kansas.
The temperature in Oklahoma City
this morning was So. The sky is fair
and the men at Camp Doniphan will
have as warm a day as we are having
here.
Big Rain at Hutchinson.
Hutchinson, Kan, March Am
inch and one-tenth of rain fell here
Saturday night and Sunday. The rain
was general all over western and
southwestern Kansas. 1t was slow
and drizzly and took plenty of time to
soak into the soil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

atoms. From the coast to a point well
below st. Quentin the British have
long been working industriously to
perfect their already magnificent sys-
ten.
Send Over Much Literature.
The Germans recently have been
seEding a large number of propaganda
balloons over the British lines in an
attempt to spread dissatisfaction
among the allied troops. The general
gist of the pamphlets is a plea that
the British quit fighting and desert to
the German side. q
If it gives the Germans any salts
faction it may be said that the Tom
mics are very grateful for this form
of attention. The little red balloons
furnish excellent targets for rifle
practice and there is great rivalry
even among the officers to get at least
small section of balloon as a SOU
veIir- Unwittingly the Germans have
been furnishing a highly amusing di-
version all along the line and thereby
keep the Tommies in good cheer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
NO MOONEY STRIKE!
Chicago Unions Oppose Strike a
Protest Against Execution.

Chicago March 4.-Chicago's labor
federation rejected a suggestion of a
general strike as a protest against the
proposed execution of Thomas J.
Mooney, convicted of murder in a San
Francisco bomb plot.
Il have fourteen reasons for op-
posing a strikeS said William Nc
Pherson before the federation -Four
teen nephews in the trenches. Our
duty is to continue our work, not tie
the hands of the government"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
U. S. CONSUL ESCAPES
American Envoy FIees From kiev
Before Huns; Arrives at Moscow.
BY JOSEPH SHAPEEN.

BY JOSEPH SHAPEEN.
Copyright 1918 by the United Press.)
Petrograd, March 8 (noon) The
American, British and French consuls
have arrived in Moscow from Kiev, it
was announced here today.
The American consul at kiev is
Douglas Jenkins. The consul at Mos
COW is Dewitt c. Poole. 1t would ap-
pear that all American representa-
tives in the affected parts of Russia
are moving to places of safety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
KILLING STEERS.
Kansas City Live Stock Market.

Kansas CITY Live STOCK Market.
Kansas City. March 4--HOGS-Receipts
1900. Market sc to 10c lower. Bulk of Sales
S163O1 1860; heavy. s16.50016.65; packers
and butchers. S16.45G 1860: light. s16304
1865: pigs S13-50M 1850.
CATTLE-R eceipfs 1000. Market steady
to 10c lower Prime fed steers, $130OH
1875; dressed beef steers, $10.5oI13.00;
western steers. S9.JoG13.00; southern steers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

90; stookers Gad feeders S750M12.5 so;
bulls, s7.25@1025; calves s7.0o@12. so.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000. Market steady.
Lambs, $15.75td 1G.S5; yearlings, 300M14 Is !;
wethers, S1200613.25; ewes, S11. 25@12.50;
stockers and feeders. 50 GOA 1925.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
SUE IN STATE COURTS
Government Control Doesn't Hold Lit
igation to Federal Tribunals.

Louisville, KY, March 4.-Goverr-
ment control of railroads does not
make it obligatory to try damage suits
against transportation systems in fed
eral court, according to a ruling in
United Staets district court here to-
day by Judge Walter Evans who held
that state tribunals have jurisdiction,
The ruling was said to be a nrecedent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

Chicago March 4.-BUTTER-Market
steady. Creamery. 4a1a@45Ac.
EGGS-Market steady. Firsts, Bic: or
binary firsts. 32@33c: at mark, cases in
cluded, 32M3,e
POTATOES-Market- lower. Wisconsin,
Michigan and Minnesota bulk, S12O@125
ditto sacks. S1.25G1.3 80.
POULTRY-Market firm. Young roost-
ers 2Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade)
New York, March 4-Financial News
Bulletin: Stocks-Liquidation has appeared
in the general stock market. 1t seems to
be due to the tightening of money because
of the proximity of the next liberty loan
and income tax payments 1t appears to
come from pool channels to a considerable
extent and Is rumored to be due TO loan
calling or establishments. Tobacco Products
Marine preferred. Mexican Petroleum, Il. L..
Crucible and Y. s. 5. reflect this to some
extent We doubt that the reactionary
movement will go far but think sales on
rallies at present, except in specialties, will
of the bureau bill and war finance corpora
ton legislation should provide supporting
elements OF great power. These were not
available during the December demoraliza-
lions
Chicago, March 4--The Herald says
Grain-Sentiment Of the grain trade is be-
coming bearish and is more evenly divided
than of late. The bearishness is due to the
lighter trading and to the disposition to
look at the high level of values and expec-
tations of large stocks in the interior. The
latter have feen there all season and are not
pressing on the market, cash premiums
are abnormal and while the movement is
the largest at this season in years, the
oats disappear rapidly and stocks are
small For the moment traders are dis
posed to go slow on both sides Of the mar
ket and await government report on inter
Tor reserves due March 8. 1t is said that
the short interest has increased the last
dropping out on the hard spots. One thing
that worries the PROVISION trade Is the
mystery as to how much Of the stocks
here and at western packing points are
sold to go out this month for export. Large
purchases have been made for January,
February and March shipment All the
some spackers being far behind while Others
are close up and rather ahead on their
March shipments. The situation is due
in measure to transportation facilities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
GERMAN DRIVE

Continued from Page One)
forced to help carry a stretcher with
a German casualty. His fellow bearer
fell wounded and the aspirant imme-
dtateiy turned right about and made
for the French lines with his wounded
prisoner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

1.-THE following sa'es were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City. and
reported over long distance telephone d.
son & Co., liyo stock commission mer-
ehantsl
Kansas City, March 4-CATTLE-Re
ceipts 10000 head. Market steady
HOGS-ReceiPts 1900 head. Market
steady Bulk of sales, S1G.25@16.60; top,
SHEEP-Receipts 1900 head. Market
1Oc to 25c lower. Lambs, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

tered character Opening prices, which
ranged from the same as Saturdays finish
to &c higher. with May S79sc to STAG, were
followed by a moderate upturn.
PROVISIONS-LowerQ quotations on hegs
weakened provisions. The chief setback was
in pork. 49,.
Buying ascribed to packers rallied the
market later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, March 4.-HOGS-Receipts 3d.
600. Market unsettled at Saturdays aver
age to loo lower: Bulk of sales, $4,000
1 y Light sls4 9SI 49, mixed $1s1SS@
1890; pigs, 81. T5@ 6.25.
CATTIE-Receipts n 900. Market weak
Native steers. SS15014.15; stockers and
feeders, S7.60G10.S0; cows and heifers, &c. Go
@11.S5; calves, $S.75@14.25.
SHEEP-Receipts $4,000 Market firm
Sheep. S10.35@13.40; lambs, $140O@17. So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
New York stock Market.

Wall St, New York. March 4-STOCKS-
Selling assumed wider proportions with the
prossins its eery agran 1ne ON smother
break in Italian exchange and indications
of tighter money. Rails. Industrials and
Equipments added 10 their initial reversals
and few specialties were weak on mod
crate offering. Among the exceptions were
Baldwin Locomotive, American Car, Mexi-
trolled by pool operators. Liberty 81 g
sold at 1874 to 97.9s. first As at 97.12 to
81. Is and second As at 1886 to $3.50.
Reactionary tendencies were again mani
tested at the opening of today's stock mar
ket developments over the week end pro-
voking further selling, United States Steel,
Union Pacific. Central Pacific, Marine pre-
ferred and Texas Company registered
losses of 1 to IL points. Coppers were
under renewed pressure with Crucib1e Steel
Tobacco and Leathers. Coalers were irreg-
ular but specialties comprising the Motor
group and Distil1ers' Securities averaged
one point advance. Liberty bonds eased
slightly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent and Msdison.r
Topeka, Kan, March 4.
Springs .bs-- l9c: ROSTERS. I5c;
shaggy young roosters. Ire. broflers. 2 Iba
and under. pc.
Eggs are retailing in Topeka &c.
BJTTER-49G51c.
Positively eanno. Use sheep or lambs IN
less fat
Retail Hay.
Furnished by w. A Gilchrist. 626 Quincy
Street,
Topeka, Kan, March 4.
PRAIRIE HAY-S20.OO.
ALFALFA-S25.06
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

To Cure : Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE (Tab-
lets.) 1t stops the Cough and Headache and
works off the Cold. E. W. GROVES sig
nature on each boz. 30c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

New York, March 4-BUTTER-Mar ket
firm. Creamery, higher than extras, $50
4Shc.
EGGS-Market irregular. Fresh gather
ed extras 36m37c.
CHEESE-Market easy. State held. spe-
Gals 25A G26hc
POULTRY-Alive, unsettled; dressed,
firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kasas CITY, March 4.-CORN-Cash
Market unchanged. No. mixexd. $1.15@
1 90; No ), S1.690l173; No. white, 81 OO9
2.O1; No. 3. S1.93; No. yellow, S1.S3Q1-ee
No 5. $1.11@1.72.
OATS-Market unchanged. No. 2 white,
91M92c; No. mixed, S6@S61@c.
RYE-$2. 50G2.G0-
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$3. 10G4 90.
HAY-Market steady. Choice Timothy,
500 O0d29 81: choice prairie, S2f.5002o.0o
choice alfalfa. $31. 00@ $500.
: SHORTS-S210.
BRAN-S1. 650I 90.
WHEAT-Receipts 81 cars.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 45e; frsts, 42c
seconds, 40c: packing, Sac.
EGGS-Firsts. 81 &c.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, zoe; broilers, 24@
PC
cORN-Close: May, s1.27as.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka, Kan. for the "a hours ending at
a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

Topeka Hay Market
Topeka, Kan, March 4.
PRAIRIE HAY-$20.0O
ALFALFA-S25.oo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

New, York. March 4-SUGAR-Raw
steady; centrifugal. COOS: molasses. nom
inal; refined. steady: cut loaf, s.95; rushed,
$40: Mould A, 1876; Cubes. $50; xxx
powdered, 7.65: powdered, 7.65: fine gran.
ulated and Diamond A, 7.45: Confectioners'
A. 7.35; No. l 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by J. q. Billiard, corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis St)
Topeka. Kan, March 4.
OATS-soc.
YELLOW CORN-s155.
WHIE CORN-S115.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04

Chicago. May 4-CORN-May. S1.271s.
OATS-March, 0as@901ac; May, $50
SS14c-
PORK-May, $500.
LARD-May. S2615; July. S26.3I-
SHORT RIBS-May, S25.20; July, s25.57-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-04
TOPEKA MARKET REPORT FOR
WAGON DELIVERIES.
prices furnished by Wolff Facking Col
TITLE AND HOGS.

Topeka, Kan, March 4.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
WESLEY SCHAUB OPENS
MUSIC STUDIO IN CITY
Alden Man, Opens Studio in City in
" .Svenson Building.

Wesley Schaub of Alden, director OF
the Webster City Methodist choir and
leader of the church orchestra, has
rented the large hall in the John Sven
son building and will open music
studio Saturday, February 9. Mr..
Schaub spends most of his time in
this city attending, to his various music
activities and, although not sure that
he will keep the studio open every
day, expects to make his headquarters
there, teaching class in piano and
also in wind instruments. He will re-
ceive his pupils in voice at his studio,
also.
The hall is light and we'll fitted for
a studio Of this kind. 1t is also con-
veniently located and will, no doubt,
prove advantageous for Mr.. Schaub's
class of pupils and himself.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Two More Girls to Washington.

Two more of Webster City's young
women are contemplating trip to
Washington, ID. c., to assume posi-
tions in the government Offices. They
are the Misses Orpha Berggren and
Ruth MaXon, the former bookkeeper
in the Shipley-Black dry goods store
and the latter stenographer for Coun-
ty Attorney Burnstedt. Miss Berg
gren and Miss MaXon were among
five young ladies who took the civil
service examinations six weeks or
two months ago. They received their
grades yesterday and passed in every
subject. Those who have already en-
tered upon government Office work
in Washington waited but few
weeks after receiving their grades
before they got their appointments
so these two are anxiously watching
for every mail.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

week is visitors day here on the island
and there is certainly mob comes
over. We get out and drill for them
while and then big dance is on in
the drill hall. We have some great
times. Lots of girls come over and
also the mothers of the boys living
near. Sure would like to see mine
come off Of that boat some Wednesday.
The government launches run back
and forth every hour up until IL
o'clock at night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Government Examination.

The civil service commission have
recently announced examinations for
clerk with knowledge Of stenogra-
ply and typewriting for the depart
mental. service on Feb. Is, March 10,
and April 10. They are now an
nouncing the same examination for
the field service to be held Feb. 16.
Vacancies in the eighth civil service
district comprising Minnesota, Iowa,
Nebraska, North Dakota, and South
Dakota, will be filled by the appoint
ment of eligibles resulting from this
examination.
Entrance salaries range from $500
to $1,000 per year.
These examinations will all be held
at the local postoffice.
For further information and ap-
plication blanks apply to the local
board. :
-WS.S.-
Farm for Sale.
77E acres Az miles from Webster
City scales. Phone 44F11. f1S
-W.S.S.-
Finest watches at Tccd 4 Tccd'a.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

CLIFFORD Sr1gley, son OF FRANK
Srigley of this city, who enlisted in
the navy several months before war
was declared, is now on the flagship
Brooklyn in the Asiatic feet in the
Pacific. When a good deal younger
than he is now, Clifford was Free
man-Tribune carrier boy and he has
lots of friends here who will enjoy
hearing about his doings on ship
board.
Mr.. Srigley recently received a
letter from his son which was writ
ten from Manila. From the tone OF
his letter one would be led to
think that Cliffords headquarters
were in the Philippine Islands. He
has seen good deal of the world
since joining the navy, having writ
ten from time to time of being in Rus
sian territory, Japan, the Hawaiian
Islands and other points IN the strop-
les. x 49,
The letter, of which excerpts ap-
pear below, is written on beautiful
silk fibre paper from Japan. The
upper half of the first page Of paper
is embellished with view OF the
Matsushima, done in soft colors.
Such things are pretty keepsakes and
the owners prize them highly.
The date line reads Dec. II SO the
letter was a long time on the way.
Clifford says he is glad to note that
things in Webster City are on the
boom. 81 sure have been rambling
some," he adds. To tell exactly
where he has been is forbidden as
much in the Pacific as elsewhere but
he says: 1T is safe to say that |
have been in two countries besides
the Philippine Islands,
"You ask whether am in the navy
or coast defense. / am in the navy
on the Pacific at present. That is
all that it is safe to say. just came
in from a thirty day cruise. About
four days out OF Manila l hit my
first rough water. 1t was rough, be-
lieve me. We could not use the
mess tables but got our Chow plates
and ate on the deck, at the same
time holding onto something to keep
balance. / saw two fellows lying
near each other when wave hit
the ship broadside. The way they
went from starboard to portside
was sure the limit. They never
stopped till they hit the side,
assure you.
AT present I am fireman striker
for machinist mate. | don't know
when I will get rated. Nobody
knows but the chief engineer. In the
engineers landing defense force
am in the artillery section. wish
could explain my duties but it would
not get by. However, am on a
perfectly good armored cruiser and
feel as safe as on farm in Iowa.
while coaling ship recently, one
of the men was standing on a ham,
mock netting and boom rope caught
him under the chin, throwing him to-
the deck some feet below. He died
an hour or so later in the naval hos
pital across the bay.
"Well, write soon, with love,
Cliff"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
= wv. S. S."-REMINDER
: TO BUY WAR STAMPS

The initials "W. S. s. which are
|: found at the conclusion Of each
news item in the Freeman-JOurnal
have been placed there for pur-
pOse-to remind you OF your duty
in these stirring times. Some
have interpreted the meaning to
be 1--WE Shovel Snow" and others
declare it means "We Shivcr
Some" but these letters stand TO
War Savings Stamps, and war saw
ings stamps stand for victory.
8 4 y Z q =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
The Hog Saw 1t.

The ground hog saw his shadow
Saturday.
And so we are to have just about
what we may always expect-six
weeks more of winter weather. which
generally prevails in this latitude re-
gardless of sunshine on February 2.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

Woodstock Times-Gazette: A large
crowd attended the 'Zenor sale. 40
head averaged Sis with top at 1915
paid by C. n. Christensen. Story
City. Next highest was 1910 paid by
Joe Wernet, Eagle Grove. Twenty
head reached the 500 mark and up
wards.
-W.S.S.--
Trench stationery. ready to mail. At
Tcei's. f-j-d-eod-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
3
s PASTE THIS UP IN
: YOUR KITCHEN NOW.

Sunday.
One meatless meal.
One wheatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
Monday.
Wheatless day.
One meatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
Tuesday.
Meatless and porkless day.
One wheatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
Wednesday,.
Wheatless day.
One meatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
Thursday.
One meatless meal.
One wheatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
Friday.
One meatiess meal.
One .wheatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
Saturday.
Porkless day. y
One meatless meal.
One wheatless meal.
Save fats, save sugar.
y .