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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
MAJOR PLATNER DIES
Had Been Cited for Bravery III
Action.

Ellis, Kan, Dec. 12.-Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Platner have received a letter
from a Red Cross nurse in France say
ing their son, Maj. Aaron A. Platner,
died November 4, of wounds. Several
days before notice had been received
that Major Platner had been wounded
severely November 2. Major P4atner
had been cited for bravery in an action
of October 3, and had been recon-
mended for the Distinguished Service
Cross and the Croix de Guerre
Major Platner was commissioned a
captain at Fort Sheridan and was as
signed to Company B, of the Ninth
regulars. He was 27 years old and
before entering the service was with
the American National bank of Hutch
inSon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
CORN GOES UP7 CENTS
Small Yield Is Cause OF Advance on
the Market.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Stunning adj
vances in the price Of corn resulted
today from the government crop re-
port showing that the yield for 1913
is the smallest in five years. Values
ran up as much as seven cents q
bushel over yesterdays finish.
The market opened very active with
wide range of prices and fluctuated
with extreme rapidity. In the May
option where the volume of business
was largest, the market rose to S1.37
as against $130as to s130A at We'd
nesday's finish.
Radical changes made in the gov
eminent figures took the trade by
surprise, as the final official total ap-
peared to bring the crop down be-
low even domestic requiem tents. Lot
to mentioned increased foreign needs.
That the wheat crop is the second
largest on record and the oats crop
the third largest failed to act as an
offset for the shortage in corn. Ex-
treme figures. however, were reached
during the excitement at the opening
of the days business and a moderate
reaction from the top took place
within the initial half hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
FOR VALLEY Meeting
Conference Officials Will Gather in
Kansas City Friday.

Columbia. Mo-. Dec. I'm order
to review the entire athletic situation
in the Misso Fri valley. a meeting of
to be held in Kansas City, Friday, De-
cember 13, it was announced today by
DIR. w. G. Manly, manager of athletics
at the university of Missouri and sec
rotary of the conference. The meet
ing was called by the president. 1t is
said two schools have applied for ad-
mittance to the conference and that
these applications will be acted upon.
Tentative schedules for football, bas-
ketball baseball and track also will
be arranged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Chicago. Dec. 12.-HOGS-Receipts TO-
900. Market strong and higher. Butchers,
s1765M17.g0; light. S171OM1T.75: packing,
$16.S50f17.40; choice pigs. s24.25M1575-
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. Beef steers
and butcher cattle, steady to strong calves.
slow, 25c to SOC lower: feeders. DC higher
beef cattle. good. choice and prime. S15.5061
1880: butcher stock, cows and heifers $3.50
a 1900; good choice and fancy stockers.
S9;12M132o veal calves; SIG 300 I..oo
dull, opening bids around so cents lower on
fat classes; feeders, slow TO lower; lambs,
choice and prime. 1880 Is 40: medium
and good. S14.On6155O: ewes. choice md
prime. S9.25@9.65; medium and good, $500
M925,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
Kansas city Live stock Market.

Kansas City. Dec 12.-HOGS-Recefpts
10000. Market SC to 10c higher Bulk Of
Sales. S1T.0061745; heavy. S16.90d IL ID !:
packers and butchers. $17.O0d17G0; lights,
CATTLE-Receipts 5000. No southerns.
Market steady. Prime fed steers: s1s,O0tl
1000; dressed beef steers. s13.Oo@1s.00
western steers. So 0O6i 1000: southern
steers, $60Od12O0; cows. $500 1880. heif-
ers. $7.00613.50: stockars and feeders.
s65eM 14.25; bulls, S6.50@ 1850; calves. $500
@13.5O
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Lambs. S12-GoG15:65: warnings. SO 39d
1900; wethers. $500 1880: ewes $3.50
9.75; stockers and feeders, S6.50917O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
TO PLAY OUT in OPEN
Churchill Says Secret Armaments Arc
the Great Danger

< Dundee. Scotland, Dec. 12.-Colonel
Winston Churchill, minister of muni-
Hons, Offered what he described as q
practical suggestion in regard to a
league of nations during an address
here. He said that such a league
should ascertain from every country
the extent of it's naval, military and
aerial preparations.
Secret ornaments have in the past
been great danger" he said, land the
course 1 suggest would remove one of
the causes that led to this fearful
catastrophe"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
THE WELCOME HEARTY
American Troops Found German.
Ready To Tell AL Necessary.

London. Dec. IL british Admiralty
wire1ess) An American commission
sent ahead of the troops to outline the
bridgehead boundaries reported their
establishment at the heartiness of the
Germans cooperation. Full informa-
ton was furnished the commission by
inhabitants of the occupied territory.
This experience of the Americans
appears 70 be fairly general among
the allies, who are being welcomed in
many instances because the Germans
ara fearful of their own disorderly
dement's and glad to have the protec-
ton of allied troops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
WANTS ALL TO JOIN
South American Countries Asked Tc
Be With the U. S.

Washington, Dec. 12.-An South
American countries have been asked
by the United States to join its sug-
gestion to Chile and Peru that the in
terests of Pan-American unity demand
an amicable settlement of their con-
troversy over the provinces of Tacna
and africa. Acting Secretary Polk of
the state department announced this
today, explaining that it had been err
roneously reported that Argentine
alone had been approached on the
subject
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE
Four Burned When House Catches
Fire in Night-Four Escape.

Terrell, Tex, Dec. 12.-Four small
children, from to IL years of age.
were burned to death here shortly
after midnight, when the home of Mr..
and Mrs Broad Anthony was burned
The Anthonys barely escaped from
the burning house in their night
clothing, saving an infant child and
an older daughter. Origin OF the fire
was not learned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

lands that can be reclaimed and these
are estimated at 100000 and TO-
100000 acres.
1t is estimated that the proposed
reclamation work will provide employ
ment for every returned soldier who
cannot find other work and also that
most of the men. can be employed in
their home states
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
WILLARD A Defendant
Former Managers Ask $4,000 From
Heavyweight Fighter.

New York, Dec. 12.-Jess Willard,
heavyweight champion of the world
was made the defendant in a $4,000
suit brought in the supreme court here
today by two promoters. Tom Jones
and Jack Curley, who formerly acted
as his managers. 1t is alleged that
Willard ceased paying the two pro-
moters a commission of 10 per cent of
his income in boxing and theatrical
exhibitions when he bought the jess
Willard Wild West show in June, 1917
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
RAIN AND COOLER
Continued from Page one.)

(COntfnued from Page One.)
twenty-four hours was 3S degrees at
IL o'clock last night.
Tonight a drop to IS is expected,
while chilly north wind will keep the
temperate from rising higher than
40 tomorrow afternoon.
At 2 o'clock the temperature had
risen to 43.
zero in 1915. The wind at 2 o'clock
this afternoon was blowing at the rate
OF eight miles an hour from the south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
AIR MAIL ROUTE SOON

December IS Is the Time Set for First
Service.
Washington. Dec. 12.-Air mail SER
vice between New York, Cleveland and
Chicago has been ordered inaugural
ed on Wednesday, December IS, the
postoffce department announced no
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

ing charge on May later should the cash
demand fall off and stocks accumulate
/ New York, Dec. 1.-THE Financial News
Bulletin: Substituting orders inereas-
ing under general market. according to
well posted brokerage and specialist
sources. 1t Is considered likely that reac
tons may be small barring unexpectad
bad news. Good buying reported in Gen.
electric supplies all over country are de-
pleted to almost nothing. Investigations
suggest that the large short interest In A.
B. S. has almost all covered. There has
been good deal of manipulation both
ways in this issue Reactionary tendencies
on rails may be seen rs a result of tine
McAdoo proposal for five year government
control. We Lave reasons for believing
that the present reactions in Car Foundry.
baldwin: B. 5. B.. Z. S. Steel. Corn Pro
ducts. Wilson 4 Co.. Central Leather
Crucible, r. b. C., U. s. Rubber and HIATT
way Steel Springs are natural and provide
buying opportunities during market heavi-
ness.
Topeka Market report.
prices furnished by Wolff Packing TO-,
Topeka. Kan, Dec. Il.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS. .$14 50@ 10 90
rAe'KiNG SONS. good to
cnolce ...................'. !t.204 -. 70
LIGHT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 14.5OM 16SO
We cannot use rough and thin :Lflaished
| hogs for packing purposes We will ha e
Poultry and Eggs
tFnrnished OF thp tapeka i'acktnR tom
pany. corner Laurent ana Madison
Topeka, Kan. Dec L.
Springs over lbs, BE; old ROSTERS, loc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
HOPES TO TRY KAISER
Lloyd George Expresses. Wish That
Wilson Will Agree.

Bristol, Eng. Dec. 12.-Premier
Lloyd George, in a spe och here today,
expressed the hope that President Will
son would agree to the allies demand
that the former kaiser and his ac-
| completes be held responsible for their
crimes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
Morning Grain Gossip.
FURNISHED BY the Topeks Board Of Trade

Chicago. Dec. 12.-The Tribune: Stocks
The government crop report with its reduc-
ton of 216000 900 bushels in corn from the
returns of LIST mouth and Js2- 600. 900 bush
els short of last years revised RETURNS.
was regarded as very bullisb by the trare
in general. The report was later than ex-
pected in getting ont. but it created de
mand for corn and the price advanced .
cents 1t induced active bidding for of
fers'' being a surprise to the trade in gen.
eral. but the light offerings sent prices up
rapidly. II confirmed the belief of those
friendly to the buying side. it brings
the total crop down below the domestic
requirements. BHying of May corn and
oats and selling the January and February
was on yesterday, giving strength to May.
selling of May and buying the nearby de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

London, Dec. John r. C1ynes.
British food controller, will be in
cluded in the British delegation to the
peace conference, it was learned to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

NJ, wall st, New York; Dec: l2ISTOCkS-
of one to two points, had little effect on
the balance of the list, leaders among steels,
increased pressure. United States Steel re-
Elected the revival OF bearish aggression
tho reacting only point 1t was generally
believed that the latest phase in the rail
road situation and the refusal of the war
board to fix maximum prices for steel and
iron injected new elements of uncertainty.
Director General MeAdoo's recommend
ton that the government extend its CON
troll of operation of the railroads to five
years provoked scattered selling of trans
portation stocks at the opening of today s
stock market trading. High grade rails,
particularly transcontinentals, cotton car
riers and eastern lines, reacted an average
of one point. Industrials. coppers, motors
and various specialtes also yielded. but
the entire list made irregular recoveries
before the end Of the first half hour, ship
pings and oils recording material gains,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

We make a speciality of buying and
selling all issues of Liberty bonds.
The Shawnee Investment Company,
534 Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

oruiIsrs. Z ibs. ana under. Nc: hens. over
3lS lbs. 21c: hens under 3H Tbs, tScs
springs over 2 lbA. PC: staga. lOc.
Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co., correr
Kansas Ave. and Curtis St.,
Topeka, Kan, Dec. Il.
YELLOW CORN%S14O
WHITE CORN-$1.4o.
OATS-G5c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Chicago. Dec. 12-BUTTER-Market firm
Creamery. 5IM51Ac-
I. Ef>GS-Market lower Ordinary firsfs.
$40 SIC Mt mark. crses included. 5SGf61c
POTATOES-Market lower. Minnesota,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Wisconsin and Michigan bulk, S1G0@110;
ditto sacks, S1.70Q1.To.
POULTRY-Alive, unsettled; fowls, 100
2Jhc; springs, pc; turkeys, 2Ic.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
(The range of prices Oh grain futures ,n
Chicago Board of Trade as reported sby
Thos. J. Myers. 301 N. E. Bldg9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Chicago, Dec. 12-CORN-Close: Deem
Der. $13IA. January, 1.355s a 1I5h: Feb
ruary, $1:34@I:3i%; March, $134. ga Lbs; ;
May, S1.35@ 1351s.
1871 q 731ac; March, 51hc: May, 731ac.
PORK-Jan., $3.50; May. $44.90.
LARD-Dec., $2622; JAM, $26.22; May,
SHORT Russian. so5.72; May. s24.9o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

New York, Dec 12-BUTTER-Marke
steady. Creamery higher than extras, 69A
07Oc.
EGGS-Market unsettled. Fresh gathered
extras, 71@12c.
CHEESE-Market unsettled. Fresh gath
cred extras, 71@72c.
CHEESE-Market steady. State whole
milk, flats. fresh specials, 37hc.
POULTRY-Alive, steady; dressed. weak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Kansas City Grain and Produce Market.
Kansas City, Dec. 12.-WHEAT-Cas
Market steady. No. 1 hard S2.24@2.2o: No.
?, 81 22@22 No. red, 1921; No. 2, 81. %
CORN-Prospeets higher: No. mixed,
$149@1.50; No. 3, S141@1.43; No. 2 white,
81. 5001152: No. 3, $1.4zd1.49; No. . yellow,
81. 5OQ1. 81: No. 3, s,1.4sd149.
OATS-Market steady. No. white,
73Ae: No. 2 mixed. 12@721ac.
RYE-S1.511a.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-s2.5 1@255.
HAY-No market; rain.
SHORTS-S141@1.44.
BRAN-$1. 32@ ia.
WHEAT-Receipts 20 cars.
CORN-CIose: December, S1421s: Janu-
airy, 81. II February, $139Ss March ,$139h
May, S1.3Ss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Colds cause GRIP ana Influenza
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets re-
move the cause There is only one "Brolno
Quinine." E. W GROVES signature on
the box. 30c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock ards. Kansas City. and
reported over long distance telephone III
rect to the State journal by Clay Robin.
son & Co., live stock commission mer-
chants)
Kansas City, Dec. 12-CATTLE&Re
ceirts 5000 head. Market: Best strong
others weak.
HOGS--Receipts 10000 head. Market
steady Bulk of sales, $11.1OG 1740; top.
$1T.5e.
SHEEP-Receipts o.C0O head Market
SOC to Zoe lower. Lambs. $14.S5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

New orleans, Dec. 12-COTTON-Spot
steady and unchanged; middling, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

kansas City Grain Market.
(The range Of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City BOARD of Trade reported
by ThOs. j. Myers. 301 N. L. Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

New York Sugar Market.
New York, Dec. 12.-SUGAR-Raw
steady; centrifugal, 7.2S; fine graduated,
500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

1t Will pay You TO get
our prices on Christmas
candies and nuts before
buying.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

work that in the last twelve months has been barely
started, will be upheld and continued throughout the
war and until its ravages have been restored.
But with each call for funds the question naturally
arises as to where these millions go, and since twenty
two million people have right to know how their
money is being spent, the Red Cross, through its
Divisions and Chapters and through the newspapers
has made every effort to give in detail full accounting
for the expenditures Of the past year.
To those who care to study the details Of how each
penny has been spent printed statements covering all
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23


IHW upon the American people for a fund Of one
MAN. hundred million dollars from which to
finance the tremendous work Of relief and
IGgSml reconstruction that was vital to our allies
IA43 and ourselves, if the German terror was
to be beaten back
Necessity as well as Humanity compelled the work,
for while the gallant Allied armies were grimly
winning way to Victory, suffering and want
were taking dreadful toll among the civil populations
from which all armies must draw their strength. II
the morale Of the Entente was to be upheld-if the
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

.OSS BATTLE GROUNDS
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
RED e.

Appropriations up to March LIST. 1919
Established nrmares and stations along oil routes followed
by the American troops in France.
Built caneen for Of French and American soldiers the
front, also at railroad functions and in Paris.
FRANCE | Supplied American troops with comfort kits
| go az az | and sent them Christmas gifts
Sov''ooiVo Established hospital distributing service
that supplies 1923 French military hospitals
and Q surgical dressing service that supplies 1000.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

'alIIB btIVICe VIIaI suppIItb zIOV
! limb factory and speci
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

Provided an {

manufacture OF splnts and nitrous OXIDE gas.
Established casualty service for gathering
regard to wounded and missing
Opened a childrens refuge hospital in the war
lished medical center and travelling dispensary.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

NE. 635 F Street, Second and <
Streets NV. and the Masonic Tenn
pl-, Ninth and F Streets NV. to
building = wings to 8, Fourth and
Missouri Avenue NV.
These departments, originally a
part of the Equipment Division of the
Signal Corps, are now departments
of Bureau of Aircraft Production IN
der John D. RyGn, Director of Air
crfat Production, and William C. Pot
ter assistant director.
The removal of these departments
is the first step to house under roof
the whole bureau of aircraft produc-
ton and the Department of military
aeronautics.
The several divisions of the depart
ment of military aeronautics and the
Office OF Maj. Gen. William L Henley
United States Army, Director of Mill
tary Aeronautics. will be moved from
the Arcade Building and 1907 II
Street NV. to new quarters In build
ing D, Fourth Street and Missouri
Avenue, within the next few days.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
SUMNER SCHOOL OPENS
LARGEST SUMMER SCHOOL EN-
RoLLMENT IN THE HISTORY
OF THE INSTITUTION

Education Glasses Most Students
The largest summer school in the
history of the Fort Hays Normal is
now in session. Including the insti-
tute the enrolment is now 500 and
new students are coming in every
day.
Only twenty-five OF this number
are men and the demand for men
principals exceed the supply to such
an extent that the Department of
Education is preparing girls to fill
principalships. Girls have also en-
rolled for Manual Training, Agricul-
ture and Science endeavoring to pre-
pare themselvs TO fill the vancances
caused by recent enlistment and draft
of men teachers
The Department Of Education has
the greatest number of students, ITO
being enrolled for teacher training
work For the purpose of actual OBJ
servation of the presentation of
grade work, a summer school for
children in grade work was organized
The morning observation period is
followed by conference hour, dur
ing which tine methods OF teaching
are discussed. Every grade and rural
school taught next year by former
students of F. H. n. viii devote some
time to music, judging by the number
enrolled in the music department,
voice, piano and violin teachers are
all crowded for time. Mrs. Malloy is
giving forty-eight violin lesson an un-
usual number for a Normal school
that that does not specialize in the
arts Community singing is Of par
ticular value now since music has
been recognized by army leaders as
force to maintain the morale of q
large body of men, and Mr.. MaIloy
in his Thursday evening calss is en-
couraging the summer students to
make proper preparation for their
work this winter.
The conservation cooking classes
are filled with enthusiastic young
women learning to use the substitutes
that will save for the allies the food
that best serve their needs. Home
nursing and surgical dressing classes
are popular as the young women of
today feel the need OF knowing how
to meet emergencies.
The Red Cross sewing rooms are
open every day of the school week
except Saturday and the amount of
work that has been done testifes to
the earnestnes of the summer school
student
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
Amount of Fuel for Building Pleasur

Amount of Fuel for Building Pleasure
Cars Cut IS Per Cent.
The Fuel Administration authorizes
the following:
Fuel Administrator Garfield yes
terday confirmed the statement he
made on Monday in regard to the cur
tailment of fuel for the manufacture
of pleasure automobiles. He stated
that the general question of curtail-
ing this industry is now in he hands
of the Steel Section of the War In
dustries Board. The Fuel Adminsi-
traitor, however, feels responsible to
limit the amount of fuel used in the
manufacture of pleasure automobiles
to whatever extent the national situa-
ton demands. Fuel Administrator
Garfield made it plain even if steel is
available for larger production he
will be compelled to limit the fuel
for the manufacture of pleasure au
tomObiles in the season 1888 to
not over rs per cent. of that con-
sumed for this purpose in the season
1917-1S.
The enormous increase in the de-
mand for coal in connection with the
traitor that it WOULD be jeopardizino
the vital interests of the country to
permit fuel to be used in the manu-
facture of larger number of plea
sure automobiles than the 25 pei
cent. mentioned above.
This curtailment does not affect the
manufacture of trucks or other cars
for war use nor the enormous
amount of other war material which
the automobile companies have al
ready undertaken for the Govern
ment.