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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
OFFICERS FOR SHIPS
$50 Naval Ensigns Are Commissioned
After Fifteen Weeks

Annapolis, Md, May 30.-A ma
terial addition to the trained officers
of the navy was made here, where
$50 young ensigns of the reserve force
received their certificates after hav-
ing completed fifteen weeks of in
tensive training at the naval academy.
The new officers will be tempo
rarily commissioned and after a weeks
leave will report at the stations to
which they have been assigned. A
new class OF reserve officers, consist
ing OF 700 members, will be formed
here on June IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
TRANSPORT IS SUNK
British Ship Lcasowe Castle Torpedoed
in Mediterranean.

London, May 30.-The transport
ship Leasowe Castle has been sunk by
an enemy submarine. the British ad-
miralty announced tonight. One hun
dred and one persons were drowned
The Leasowe Castle, which was of
9,737 tons gross. was sunk in the
Mediterranean on May rs.
Among those who lost their lives
were thirteen military officers and
seventy-nine soldier of other rank.
The Leasowe Castle was built in
1917 at Birkenhead, and was owned
by the Union Castle Mail Steamship
company of London.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
AUSTRIA PARALYZED
Continued Serious Riots and Unrest
Prevent Drive on Italy.

Geneva, May 3o.-Internal disorders
in Austria-Hungary have paralyzed
the projected Austrian offensive
against Italy, according to a dispatch
from Innsbruck today
Serious riots have broken out again
at Laibach and Gratz. where Slavs
and Jugo-Slavs attacked Austrian
troops. The soldiers fired into the
crowds. killing and wounding several
Recent riots at Prague are said to
have been decidedly serious. 1t is
estimated there were two thousand
casualties there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
FLOOD AT STOCKTON
Solomon River Out of Banks, Low
lands All Under Water.

Stockton. Kan, May 3O.-One of the
heaviest rains ever known here fell
Wednesday night, the precipitation be-
ing from four to six inches. The Sol
ONION river here went over its banks.
flooding all the lowlands and the dam
age will run into thousands of dollars,
it is said.
The rain came like a cloudburst and
streets here resembled small rivers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
CAMP HEALTH BETTER
Measles Most Prevalent Disease
Decrease of II Deaths This Week.

Washington, MAY 30.-GeneraI
health conditions turnout home camps
continue to be very good, the surgeon
general of the army stated today in
his health report for the week ending
May "a.
Pneumonia prevails extensively at
Camps Travis. Texas. Dodge, Iowa
and Gordon, Ga, with measles gen.
orally prevalent at all environments.
Deaths decreased from 17S last
week to 161 this week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. MARY c. SKULL, aged 20, widow
Of the late Elias Shull, died Thursday
morning at o'clock at the home of her
son. Homer A. Shull. 1921 West Sixth ave-
nue. Funeral will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
A. o. o. W. Attention.

All members of Upchurch lodge No.
244 are requested to attend our regu-
lar meeting Friday evening, May 3lst
at K. of P. Hall. Business of import
ance.
HARRY SLOWER, M W.
H. G. THOMPSON, Recorder
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
Chicaeo Board of Trade CLOSES.

Chicago, May 3o.-The board of
trade was closed today in observance
of Memorial day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30
Local Mention.

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel S27-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-30

Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt-Mar-
tin.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
FOOD LICENSE SYSTEM
EXTENDED TO STORAGE

Extension Of the Federal Food Ad-
ministration's licensing system over
manufacturers. dealers and storers Of
foods not touched by license up to
This time was announced in a proc
Iamation by the President Yesterday.
All persons operating warehouses
and storage places where food may
De stored come under its scope. The
War Industries Board is Co-operat-
ing in the enforcement of this re-
1uirement
To get more complete control over
the E1ycerin extraction of animal and
vegetable fats. all concerns engaged
. the business Of importing, manu-
'acturing, or distributing any Of the
materials which may be used in
products of glycerin must take out
licenses.
Likewise. all millers of corn. oats.
barley, or rice. no matter how small
heir output. must take out licenses,
md also importers. manufacturers
and distributors OF sausage castings.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
Biz Increase in Coal
Output Despite Plague

A remarkable increase m coal pro-
duction was made IN October In the
Pocahontas and Tug River districts
Of West Virginia, according TO a tele-
gram to the United States Fuel Ad-
ministrstion from the product.cu
manager in those districts.
This message pronounced the octo-
Der production the greatest in the
calendar year. the figures being 2.os4.-
242 tons. OF this. l.s4s.ooo tons were
shipped. and the remainder. 1924
tons. were consumed locally. Coal
coked amounted TO $4,000 tons
The increase exceeded by 1000 tons
the production in any previous
month, and was effected despite the
fact that influenza incapscit
about 2.loo men for more than hall
Of the month.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
.M'ADOO URGES BOND
BUYERS TO CARRY ON
Duty of Each Subscriber to Com
plete Contract.

Partial payment subscribers to the
liberty loan were urged by Secretary
McAdoo to complete their arrange
ment in a statement issued yester-
day
Many employers throughout the
country have rendered most patriotic
assistance in the distribution of lib
erty loan bonds to their employees and
have assisted them In the purchase
of these bonds by arranging that
payments may be made in install
ments covering period Of time
longer than that which could be
granted by the Treasury Department
1t is the duty of the subscribers to
bonds on these partial payment plans
to complete the contract into which
they have entered. If they do not dc
so both they and the government suf'
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

vania avenue where nearly 250.ooe
people psraded.
Mrs. Bunnill was unaware she had
been robbed until she went into her
bedroom and discovered the dresser
drawers in disorder. One look was
sufficient and she Immediately noti-
fed the police. An inventory OF
the remaining contents of the dress
er revealed that several large dia-
monds set in platinum and several
valuable watches, brooches and
other articles of jewelry were miss
ing. Detective Vermillion has been
assigned to the case.
The police are confident the rob-
berry was committed or directed by
some one familiar with the premises.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

the new prices are about 7o.5 per cent
of the total anthracite production.
The new schedule carries forward
without change the existing direren-
tial between the large companies and
the individual operators in favor OF
the latter, and is as follows:
White ash grade: Broken, s5.e5 and
800; egg. s5.S5 and $50: stove, 81
and S.S nut, $50 and ss.s5; pea, "a. SC
and S5.55.
Red ash grade: Broken, S.I5 and
$50; egg. S5.45 and $50: stove, Sc q
and E.o5; pea, s4.so and s5.e5.
Lykens Valley grade: Broken. 81. n
and T.l5; egg. $50 and s7.o5; stove,
1910 and S.45: nut. $40 and E.5;
pea, Sis and $50.
Existing prices were continued on
sizes where no changes are announc-
ed. They are: Buckwheat, S. 40 and
SALE; rice, $50; barley, t2.S, and
screenings, 40.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

fer. as the bonds for which they
have contracted and for which they
do not pay in full must usually be
sold in the open market. 1t IL, of
course, recognized that in case of
necessity caused by sickness or other
unavoidable circumstances cancella-
tions of subscriptions !. or sales of
bonds are entirely warranted. In
cases where employees have made ar
rangements to purchase the bonds
on installment plans and then sever
their connection with the employer
with whom they have made subscrip-
tions, arrangements should be made
for the completion of the subscrip-
tion or for having the subscription
taken over by the new employer or
by bank in the community where
the subscriber resides, thus avoiding
the necessity for sale of the bonds
covered by the subscription.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
JEWELRY STOLEN AS
POLICE STEER CROWDS
Burglars Take Advantage of Op-
perfume Peace Demonstration.

While Mrs. Harry r. Bunnill. of
apartment S on the first floor Of
1880 Rhode Island avenue northwest.
sat at the bedside of her invalid
husband. burglars last night entered
the apartment through a side win
dow and committed one of the most
daring and well-timed burglaries
ever committed in this city. over
$1,000 worth of jewelry was taken
bedroom without the burglar or
burglars making a sound that would
betray their presence.
The theft occurred about $3.50
when every available policeman was
detailed to keep order on Pennsyl-
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
COAL PRICES ADVANCE
TO COVER WAGE RAISE
Fuel Administration Announces In
crease Averaging 74c Ton.

New prices on anthracite coal to
absorb the recent increase in snthra-
cite wages were announced by the
Fuel Administration yesterday. At
the same time special orders were is
sued to guard against an increase in
price to the public on any coal OF
the grades affected. which had been
mined previous to the wage increase.
All the penalty of the Lever act will
be invoked against profteers who
raise prices on coal whose cost of
production was not affected by the
wage increase.
The actual increase of cost on the
basis of the wage increase is fig
ured by the Fuel Administration at
"a cents a ton.
The sizes of anthracite affected by
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
Railroad Men, Subscribe 1000

Final returns from all the United
States railroad regional directors
show that every one of them, with
the exception of Mr.. Maher. of the
Pocahontas Region. reports a 100
per cent subscription to the Fourth h
Liberty Loan in the general offices
In his respective region.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
WORKMEN SEEK REDRESS.
Newark Employees Ask Labor Board
for Wage Increase.

Forty thousand employees OF fac
:Ories in and about Newark. n. J..
yesterday appealed to the National
War Labor Board for redress
against their employers. They are
nachinists, tool makers and special
SITS and their helpers.
They ask for an increase of wages
md cIassifiCatiOns. with minimum
wages in each class, as follows: Tool
makers, s. cents; maChinists. 70
sents: specialists, s. cents. gand help
RS % cents an no r. At present
here is no cIassifcg dIs snd wages
sun up and down ,ou n the vari-
. c'-~fts wffZoat reg ID to what
Ns--af ~ the el |T5ye is doing.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
Garfield Wires N. Y. Hands Of

The United States Fuel Admins
ration called on the municipality
Z New York to keep it's hands of
he distribution of coal in New
fork City yesterday. Federal Fuel
Administrator DeIOs W. Cooke came
Washington to tell DR.. Garfield
II the plans of the police depart
nent to take a house to house coal
census there.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Simmons, of APP
pleton. Ne, say that their flock OF
225 Rhode Island Reds has netted
them sl,aoo through the sale of eggs
the past year. besides supplying their
own wants.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

American ports in France, in one
month, handled 767, ,64s tons of army
supplies, a daily average of Is. SIS
tons.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
Prevent Perspiration Odors

Odorono Toilet Water for the pre-
vention Of perspiration odors, 23c
and ................... 45c
0do sweet will prevent all odors
from perspiratiOn; 1-Oz. jar 25c
SorbatoI Powder prevents perspira-
tion odors; also excellent rem
edy for tired, sore feet. 25c
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
Big Values in Family Remedies

Cascsrets, I0c, 23c. and 45c.
25c Carriers Pills, lie.
Charcoal Tablets (Requa's), relief
of heartburn and sour stomach. 10c
size, ScI 25c size, Ice; soc size, 3Sc.
Brown Mixture Tablets, or with
Ammonia Chloride; for relief OF
hoarseness and bronchial coughs. 25c.
25c Beecham's Pills, 20c.
Blaud's Iron Pills; make rich, red
blood; 100 in bottle, 15c.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate, 42c and
S3c.
KohIer's Headache Powders, 1Oc and
23c.
III. X. wampole's Cod Liver OIL
(origina), 7ec.
Lactopeptine Elixir, S1.15.
Mothers Friend, soc.
Munyon's Rcmedicsy 25c size, 23c.
MaItine Preparations, s1.15.
Philips Phospho Muriate Quinine,
Soc.
Pape's Diapepsin, 43c.
Philips MIX of Magnesia, 23c and
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
ResinoI Ointment. 48c and soc.
De Wits Kidney pills. small size,
CampbeIPs Arsenic Complexion Wa
fers; small size, 43cy large size, S3c.
CnIomeI and Soda Tablets, any
strength; 100 in bottle, 23c.
Campho Method Lokcnges, for
coughs and colds, re.
Cystogen (or LithiatedD Tablets,
43c.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

Donn's Kidney Pills, SIC.
Neura ssrsapnriIIa with Potassium
Iodide. a powerful blood purifier; reg
ular 81 size, S8c.
scotts Emulsion, Soc and sI.0s.
Swamp Root, 49c and Soc.
PILLS, TABLETS AND WATERS.
Pteree's Anuric Tablets relieve uric
acid and rheumatism, 49c.
AIophen Pills (P. ID. 4 Coz; 100 in
a bottle, Soc.
Lady Webster Pills (aloes and mas
tic): 100. 25c.
Alkaline Antiseptie Tablets, for
catarrh, 1Bc.
Doan's ReguIettes, 2sc.
Edwards Olive Tablets, (trial size,
10ct 25c size, zoe.
Gastrogen Tablets, Soc.
Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets, 23c.
HiHs Casesra Quinine Tablets, gle.
Bichiortde Tablets, antiseptic
douche, 20c.
BelI-Ans, for relief of indigestion;
smallest size, 2Ocy large size, Sec.
Soc Stuarts Calcium Waters, 43c.
Shac Waters, for relief of headache
and neuralgia; CSC size, zoe.
Schenck's Mandrake Pills relieve
constipation, zoe.
strychnfne suIphnte Pills, any
strength; 100 in bottle, 1gc.
25c TUFTS Liver Pills, zoe.
25c ZynoIe Trokays, relief of husky
sore throats, Zoe.
wyeth's EGervescent Headache
Tablets, 23c.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM.

Concert by the U. 5 Soldiers Home
Band. Stanley Hall, this evening begin
ming at Sis O'Clock John 5. NJ. Zim-
hermann, Director.
March, Our Old veterans" Zimmerman
Overture. Soldiers and Sweethearts''
s-EF---.-s-- Bergenho
Song for Cornet. The Rosary''
....---..-....-..........Ne .NeTin- Zimmerman
Mr.. Frank Bernard
Selection. The Bohemian Giri''. Balts
Intermezzo, Whispering Thoughts
...-.--...s-s.s.....-...... johnson
IdyI Bells On tie Water Wats,,
tCsmes and bells BY Messrs. Schroeder
and Giacchetti)
n Come Back to Connernzrs Grey
The star Spanslsd Banner"
NsTt Orchestral Concert o. Mond.r ne1t
At SIS O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

MUM .....-....-...... .S1c
De-o-dora. an A. u. S. product,
for all perspiration odors; also
excellent remedy for tired. sore
feet ...:.............. .2Sc
McritOl Vanity Cream prevents and
stops perspiration ...........2 2sr
Amolin Powder. small size. 23c
Ever-Sweet, 2Sc size Iac
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

VIII act quick to
relieve a cold, head
ache and grip; con-
tain no quinine,
which mostly gives
a bad after effect.
An ideal laxative
for those
sngstiS,tea slighfly 25c
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

Store No. )
9Th & H Sts. N. E.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

"a greaseless pink
preparation I h a I
sinks in the pores
and rubs the dirt
and oil out: leaves
the skin clean and
sGsy' sise. e..s large 49c
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

IdaIia Face Pow
der, made by Ouch
esne: a genuine i'm
ported powder. in
sboies all shades; SOC
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

"a perfect vanish
ing cream, regular
,ios. Ses 43f
The Washington herald., 1918-11-08

"a tonic wine of
cod liver combined
with wild cherry.
malt and hypophos-
phites; pleasant to
take; excellent ton
ic to put on S1.O0
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
CONDEMNED
BY HEALTH BOARD

Mrs .R. A.. sprague. food Inspector
and the city board Of health have
Disposed Of q shipment Of contamin-
ated FISH which had been shipped in
by Emil 1: Pyes. Nate Papermaster
and Sam Shom. Approximately
three carloads have been shipped in,
200 rounds. of which have been de-
stroyed at the direction Of the board
OF health. "a!
It appears that, the .ish have been
offered for sale and complaint made
to Mrs ,spraeuei who Immediately
investigated the matter with. the re-
suit that practically ali Of the fish
was found unnt9for 3 III
II appears that An effort IL made
to ship some OF the fish 10 South
Dakota by express and q car had
Ehssn ordered for this purpose. Tho
SxIress company war notlfed OF the
condition and the nsh was not sent
Some which was sshipped 70 Fargo
iSAs fe.urnAd. !.
representative sof the shipping
hYmgvas In the city and rnadessat.
tt1factcFy aEranSements.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
FOR MEN AND BOYS
is FORMED HER

The prime motives in forming the
Men and Boys Fellowship club,
which has recently been organized.
is to promote a more sympathetic
feeling between boys and their elders,
and also to encourage the distribu-
ton and sale of war thrift and war
savings stamps.
up a plan of campaign for the clup
consists of H. n. Wells. H. H. futile
and Fl. w. Randall. These men who
were appointed by the directors o:
the Commercial club, have submitted
the following:
Each boy shall be provided with IL
neat. ~serviceable book IN which. to
record the names Of the men whom
he chooses to make his friends. The
inside. cover of the book shall con-
ain rules governing the manner of a
bows approach to his elders.
Each boys application for men,
bership in the club mus: bear the en-
dorsement of his parents or his
teacher.
Each boy is required to deposit a
fee Of 25 cents which will be refund
ed when the autographs of five men
have been secured.
As compensation for. his work each
boy will be provided with a govern
tograph secured will be given one 25-
cent thrift stamp. These Stamps are
to be distributed at given interval.
covering a period of thirty days, a,
the end Of which time additional
prizes for special merit may be
awarded.
This club" said one member OF
the committee. will have a tendenc,
to give men and boys something ir
l. o1,~,-,@, o-1 .h1,,1l >1;~.;-o<> ~.
, patronizing air which most men as.
sumo toward the youngsters. No one
likes to be patronized-not even thu
little fellows" s"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
T1'WITCHELL TO
SING TONIGHT
= -
Oratorio Society's First Pro
gram at Methodist
=
Church Tonight.

The Grand Forks .Oratorio society
will appear this evening for the first
time this season when they will ap.
pear in a concert at the Methodist
church. 1t will be one of the best
of this kind hat has ever been heard
in the city, and promises to be an.
important musical. event. Burton A..
Twitchell Of Minneapolis, one of the
northwest's leading baritones, will be
a soloist. Local artists who will take
solo parts are H.. Alden Enyeart, ten-
orr; Janet Mckay, contralto; Mrs. v.
F.. Sayre. soprano. A few members
of the Philharmonic orchestra will
play. Paolo Conte will appear at the
piano. The program is under the
direction of Hamilton Mason.
The program for tonight follows:
Part l..
Unfold Ye Portals, from THE
j redemption ....... Gounod
Sanctus, from "st. Cicilia". .Gounod
Mr.. Enyeart and Chorus.
He Watching Over Israel. from
Elijah ..:..... .Mendelssohn
No Chorus.
1nflammatus, from "stabat Ma
Mrs. sayre and Chorus. f>'s''"
Pro p~ecoatis, from ..stabat Ma
ter NJ, Tviche,i. Ill. Ro' '"a \
Hallelujah Chorus, from Mes
Chorus. Az
(The audience is requested to stand.)
Part 2.
Mr.. Twichell. and. Mr.. Mason.
This number is sung by request.)
When Dayligkt's Going, LON
t :. ssT. - C~- - - ~, ~ 3 "a FE.IFTu-f .t-|ei
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
indeed she seems to make no effort
and feel no. strain, but filled the, the

she seems to make no effort
and feel. no strain, but filled the, the
alter, with her, voicey with perfect ease
Vera Montgomery has also. evety
prospect. Of being a huge success asa
Her Greek dance was like4a
breath of spring. !. or the Eentlest,
She ,seemedtto watt upon the stage,
Z float about for an all-too- short
moment, and to watt silently on.
Poetry ID In. every curve.
The Holmes Twins. with their IL
repressibie %spiiles,, were a treat Theif
drum. duet, their Sousa's band, their
fsongs-all. were delightful. And
their evident enjoyment of the situa-
ton drew forth many sympathetic
and responsive smiles. Elizabeth
Swanson was excellent in all her
parts. and is charmingly childlike.}
A word Of congratulati0n must be
given to those who manage the little
COMPANY, and to those who have the
r their personal care.
1t is remarkable that the youngsters
can travel for SO long, meeting every
where z applause and attention, and
yet keep their simplicity and sweet
ness. All applause was taken as 9
part of the performance. The great
lack Of the ordinary ;tiresome stage
tricks, to which most stage children
are trained. These Riddles might In
deed be speaking q piece in school
ESQ matter Of fact are they. Many
who went to see them when they .frst
appeared in Grand Forks. have; made
ia point of seeing tbem again. and
their pleasure was not lessened by
the repetition. II !
Public. censors. of stage children
will have to think MANY times before
little kiddiss from Winnipeg. d
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
FOOD WILL BE /
DISCUSSED In !
LECTURES HER

The food question as it exists in
consequence of the var will be dis
cussed in lectures to be given at the
city hall by Dan Reed and Mrs. Basil
Clark next Thursday afternoon and
evening. Both Mrs. Clark and Mr..
Reed have had quite unusual OppoE-
tunities for studying the war food
situation in Europe and upon the
basis of their observations there they
have formed a number of interesting
and instructive conclusions applicable
to the situation existing in this coun-
try. &
Just now Mrs. Clark and Mr.. Reed
are touring the state in the interest
Of the United States food admins
tration and are everywhere being re-
ceived with a great deal Of appre-
citation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
.AD CLUB INVITES
ALL BUSINESS MEN
TO MEET TONIGHT

The Ad club has extended a general
Invitation to all business men in the
City to attend the dinner given and
the meeting held under the auspices
of the club this evening at 6:15 o'clock
at the Frederick hotel.
According to those who have in
side information, the affair promises
to be a "corker" as a special and
highly interesting as well as instruc-
tive program has been arranged.
Geo. H. Wilder will deliver an ad-
dress OIL the methods most efficiently
employed for the purpose of securing
farm trade, inc various other mer-
chants will discuss other aspects of
rural trading. - A.
y The meeting promises to be one Of
the most successful in the annals Of
the club.