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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
WILL KEEP WAGES UP
Railroad Men VIII Not Have Their
Pay Cut Soon.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE railroad
administration has no intention of -e-
ducing wages of railroad men gener-
ally after peace is declared. it was
stated authoritatively today, and if the
period of government control is ex-
tended for five years. as suggested by
Director General McAdoo, it is prob
able that wages will stay at their
present level.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
PROVIDE FOR SOLDIERS
Secretary of Labor Says That Is Ma
tion's First DUTY.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The nations
first duty is to provide honorable and
profitable employment for the re-
turned soldiers" To this end, Secre-
tary of Labor Wilson, in his annual
report, sent to congress today, rec
ommends the establishment of a COM
mission, whose sole duty shall be to
develop national resources and create
opportunities for the men who soon
must return to the ranks of wage
earners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
ARE FOR LARGE NAVY
Admiral Badger Tells House He
Wants Big On,.

Washington, Dec. -12.-Appropria-
tions to provide a navy for the United
States by 1925 as large as that of any
miral Badger of the general board of
the navy before the house naval COM
mittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
TO CONTROL AIRCRAFT
Committee Will Draft Laws To Cover
Aerial Navigation.

New York, Dec. 12-Creation of a
permanent committee to draft a series
of laws covering national and inter-
national aerial navigation was au-
thorized by the board of governors of
the Aero Club of America today.
Members of the committee declared
they have reached the conclusion that
federal registration of aircraft, the
same as the registration of ships, is
necessary to safeguard the interests
of all concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
BOLSHEWKI CONTROL
In Brunswick the Reds Are Holding
All OF Government

Amsterdam, Dec. 12.-The Boil
sheviki are in complete control of
the Duchy of Brunswick. according
to reports received here today. Presi-
dent Merries, a former tailor, has ap-
pointed a wash woman as minister of
education. The red guard is quar-
tered in the royal palace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
HUNS IN DENIAL
Say They Are Not Going To
Call the Reichstag.
Early Reports Were That Ii
Would Convene Soon.

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Oficial denial was
made today that the government was
considering the convening of the
reichstag. The Tageblatt earlier had
reported that the cabinet was to con-
woke the reichstag in order to give
the government a parliamentary ba-
sis in dealing with the allies. 1t is
added that the reichstag session prob
ably would begin next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
CRUMBINE IS A DIRECTOR
Elected as an Officer of American
Public Health Association.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Dr. S. J. Crum-
bine. of Topeka Kan, secretary of the
Kansas state board of health, has been
named a director of the American
Public Health association. in session
here He will serve two years, with
DR.. G. r. Summer. of Des Moines.
The next meeting will be in New
Orleans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
WOULD STAY WITH DUTCH
Limburg Is Excited Over Talk of join
ing Belgium.

Amsterdam. Dec. 12-The people
living in the southern part of the
Dutch province of Limburg are ex-
cited by repeated references in Belgian
and French newspapers to a possible
severance of a part of that province
from Holland. Forty-nine burgo-
masters in that region have tele-
graphed to Queen Wilhelmina express
ing their indignation and assuring her
of their firm allegiance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
PRISONERS ARE LOOSE
Fifty Officers and % Enlisted Men
Pass Thru Switzerland.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE names
of fifty officers and twenty-five en-
listed men released from a German
prison camp at Villingen, who passed
thru Switzerland November 90, on
their way to France, were made pub
lie today by the war department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
HAS A SLAP AT M'ADOO
Senator Kellogg Says He Is Trying To
Put Something Oyers'

SSniatOr AcIAoSS says ne AS AFshhS ~
'Put Something Oyer.s'
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator kel-
logg, Minnesota, today declared that
Director General McAdoo is trying to
put over government ownership of
railroads" against opposition of the
American people. That, Kellogg de-
clared. is the meaning of Nc -doo's
request to congress for a five-year eX-
tension of governm ent control.
kellogg a member of the senate in
terstate commerce committee, pre-
sented McAdoo's letter to congress
siona1 leaders outlining the plan with
the statement that it is a most re.
markable document coming so soor
after President Wilson told congress
he had no plan for solution of the
railroad problem. Now. we are gi yer
a thoroly thought out plan, which
McAdoo says has the presidents ap.
prevail" ="
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
1. w. w. BACK OF A STRIKE
In Cuba, They, With Huns, Cause
Much Trouble.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Information
reaching the state department today
indicated that the general strike called
in Cuba is a result of l. w. w. and
enemy propaganda. The report said
order was being maintained in affected
districts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
TRY FOR A COMEBACK
Rupprecht of Bavaria at Ccrrc Would
Restore House Of Wittelsbach,

Paris, Dec ia dispatch to the
Temps from it's Geneva correspondent
says that a German newspaper in
Switzerland announces that Crown
Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, accom-
panied by several high personages of
the former Bavarian kingdom now
are at Cerre, in the Canton of Grisons.
The newspaper, the correspondent
adds. says Rupprecht is preparing to
attempt the restoration of the house of
Wittelsbach, the ruling house of
Bavaria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
KING DECORATES A c.
Victor Emmanuel COnfers Honor on
Cardinal Gibbons.

Rome, Dec. IL (delayed) cardinal
Gibbons of Baltimore, has been deco
rated by King Victor Emmanuel as a
grand knight of the order of the
crown of Italy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
RAIN AND COOLER
Unsettled Conditions Break Up Recent
Balmy Brand.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS
Rain this afternoon and tonight; cooler
tonight except extreme east portion; Fri
day partly cloudy and cooler. Protect &c.
hour shipments north and west against a
temperature of 25 degrees; east and south
against temperature of 40 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
NEW CERTIFICATES OUT
McAdoo Authorizes Issuance OF 500
Millions by Treasury.

Washington. Dec. IA new issue
of treasury certificates of Indebtedness
amounting to 500 million dollars was
authorized today by Secretary Nc
Adoo. The issue will be dated De-
cember 19 and will mature May 20.
1918,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
TO LET WORKERS TELL.
Krupp Works Directors Ask for Sur-
gestiOns as to Manufacture.

Amsterdam. Dec. 12.-Directors OF
the Krupp works are reported to have
fsked their workmen to suggest what
peace products shall be manufactured
in their factories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

BATTERIES for today are: "Gcorgt
Washington pitching and Flu
catching
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
2 BILLION FRANCS TO LOAN
Frances National Defense Bonds
Went Good in November.

Paris Dec. 12.-The minister of fl
nance announced that the net sub
scriptions to national defense bonds
for the month of November reached
2,19S, 100000 francs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Bonn Is situated on the left bank Of the
Rhine. fifteen miles southeast of Cologne
and between that city and Coblentz where
American troops are now stationed. 1t is
the site of celebrated university founded
, in 1878 and is one of the most picturesque
cities along the Rhine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
Deny the Reports.

King George contemplates visit to
the United Stats are denied here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12

Persistent reports have come from Ger
many, particularly Cologne, to the effect
that the allies are planning military occu-
patton Of the German capital. Each of
these reports has been officially denied by
Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
ANOTHER REPORT HERE
Cologne Hears That Allies Plan Tt
Occupy Berlin Soon.

Cologne. Dec. II (delayed) The
entente will send troops to Berlin for
the purpose of policing the city, it was
reported here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-12
BRITISH ARE AT BONN
Advance Guards Take Possession OF
Bridge Over the Rhine.

London, Dec. 12.-The British ad-
vance guards have entered the city
of Bonn and have taken possession of
the bridge over the Rhine there.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
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@ cMAEe Mason AZ
VIEWING DARKLY.

COME men are built so strangely
y mulish, their stubborn pessimisms
foolish, They won't admit that
things are cheering; they're always
doubling, iretting, fearing. To-day"
they iaN rs short of sorrow but we'll
have lots OF grief tomorrow Today
the sunshine'S truly splendid, tomorrow
II will all be ended, and therell be hail
or cyclones blowing, TO spoil the crops
we have been growing" Last eve |
said TO Grigg, the granger, The wheat
rop now seems out of danger. We've
nad a most propitous season, and there
IS every human reason for throwing
up our hats and shouting, all hoodoos
and all JonahS ilouting" "To history
you seem a stranger" replied the sore
and Sad-eyed granger "the seasons
been so blamed propitious. the harvest
time is bound to dish US. II weather,
good when wheat Is growing, the har.
vest sees the torrents flowing You'll
see the clouds will promptly gather
and therell be rain. a whole derneC
Slather we'll have to go around il
cruisers, and all the farmers will b,
losers" The world should prize IL
cheerful jokers, there are so many sui.
len croakers, who'd rather travel in III,
shadow than prance through streets il
II Dorado.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

ing TO do he can't possibly sleep later
than 5 o'clock in the morning.
Many a girl would never have mar
ried what she did II her mother and
father hadn't kept on knocking him
A hustler doesn't worry about the
fact that he hasn't any family tree. lie
goes right ahead and branches out for
himself
One thing married woman cant
understand is why her husband never
closes a dresser drawer after he opens
II.
A man who holds his cigar in the
middle OF his mouth instead OF In the
corner Of his mouth has no business
smoking He looks as II he hadn't been
properly weaned.
Somehow or other a Corn Fed girl
gives you the impression that she will
never die OF Great Sorrow as long as
the ham and cabbage hold out,
You can convince a jury that black
is white But don't try to convince
your wife that you haven't been some.
where you had no business being IL
you are out after midnight
Somewhere in this happy land there
may be man who couldn't tell you
what the Administration should dc
right now Blu, VIC have never met him
A woman never knows how much sh,
loves her husband until she discoveri
that he is beginning 10 love some Other
woman.
Twenty years of married life have
convinced us that you can win al
argument from your wife as often a'
she wants you to.
Another thing that worries us Is
where the heck are We gonna get the
paint when we feel like painting the
town red few years from now
Any Corn Fed girl can tell you tha,
in her case beauty is more than skin
deep.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
France Gross Club
To Give Auto Ride

The France Gro" club Of the Y. W.
c. A. will give its fifth annual auto.
mobile ride Friday night in order to
raise money to send a delegate from the
club to the Y W. C. A. conference at
Hollister, Mo, Tickets Tor the ride may
be procured at the Y, w. {, A, head
quarters in the Terminal building or the
Y, W, c. a. residence on East Fourth
street Following the ride, which starts
from the Terminal building at 7;N
o'clock, the guests will be taken 10 the
home Of Mrs c, l.. Stealey, one Of the
members of the board, where refresh.
ments will be served.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Pf,O1le1t1S
Heart
.M2r NLzl1112 12MNzsaW

n EAR MRS. THOMPSON | am
mother you advised about her
son. You told me TO try him with
money have tried il very often, but
he spends too much He went TO the
circus and spent So and saw everything
twice. also promised him watch
for his birthday.
In January he went away from home
Tor week, when it was very cold
was worried to death and thought some
thing had happened to him Then he
came home and promised him anything
II he would be a good boy. He Is a
boy whose love you cannot buy with
money and he does not care for jewelry.
Another thing he will not clean him
self / bought him a suut which cost
$3S He wore il five weeks and IL
looks something awful. He wears ex-
pensive clothes. His father could use
him in business, but on Saturday he
goes downtown, makes s. and then
spends it on Sunday. All the week
give him his everyday money He Is
very hard on clothes and careless |
pro- qed him | would give him a vaca-
tion il he would go to summer school
aud make mp what he lost, but he won't
He wants TO 60 for vacation. Do
you think l should let him 20 for one
or not
wake up In the night and think Of
him and | can't sleep would like
10 give him a good edu ion What
shall dor
MS.
You are over. .indulgent. Your hus-
band should work with you in diseiplin-
Ing your son The burden is too heavy
for you 10 bear alone. You and your
husband should decide upon fair al
lowance with which he should be com
pelled to buy his clothes and finance
Himself Do not make the allowance
larger than necessary or il will only
spoil him more You love your boy too
much for his own good.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am II years
old and have been g7ng with a girl
about a year. She a,Iays seemed 10
like me, but lately she has been going
ont with soldiers and does not seem to
like my company dropped her. Did
do right
DOUBTFUL,
Since she did not seem TO like your
company there was not much you could
do besides drop her. When a girl does
not enjoy a boy he would be foolish
10 spend his time with her
Dear Mrs. thompson There is a
man friend of mine and every time
he sees me on the street he stops and
talks TO me and wants TO walk home
with me. Do you think he cares for
me?
DIMPUES.
He likes you apparently. but he does
not care a great deal or he would ask
permission 10 cali on you and TO take
| you places.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: (l) Should
o widow lay aside her wedding ring
when she becomes engaged the second
time
(2l Should she use her given name
in writing letters signing checks and
so FORTH Or should she use her hus-
bands initials7
IN DOUBT.
O She should lay aside her wedding
ring when she becomes engaged again
(2 1t is a matter Of preference
whether a widow uses her given name
or her husbands initials When a
widow becomes engaged again should
think she would Prefer to use her given
name.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Want to Keep Your
Hair Perpetually Curly7

Perpetunliy wavy curly hair ls now
within tho means OF every woman %
possess. Ono need only get few ounces
OF plain liquid sllmerine from her drug
gist and apply 4 little OF II occasionally
with a clean tooth brtNh. This quickly
dries In the most beautiful and natural
looking waves and creases imaginable
Wind and weather do not affect the
curilness as where heated iron has
been used
Liquid silmerlne In so pure and harm
$50 there is not the slightest danger OF
spottirg tho scalp or streakinE the hair,
and II leaves no sticky or greasy trace
(. will also he appreciated as a beneficial
dressing, as II keeps the hair so soft
silky and lustrous tAdv J
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
|CUT|CURA HEALS
SKIN TROUBLE
On Shoulders, Neck and Arms.
Very Itchy, Also Burned,

my skin was red and swollen and
had pimples that ran wstsry oorrup-
ton, the parts affected being the
shoulders, neck and arms. The pim-
pies would dry up for . while, leaving
the skin red and scaly and very itchy
which caused . great deal Of scratch
Ing. They also burned and csused
restlessness and Disagreement. This
trouble lasted for about three months.
Then fused Cuticun and two eskss
OF cutieura Soap with one and one
half boxes OF Cutieura Ointment healed
me-" tsigned) Frank r. OVERLY,
Vsrills. KY, July II. 1917.
Having cleared your skin with cuti-
eurs keep 1t clear by using the Soap
for every day toilet purposes and the
Ointment now and then ~ needed.
ssspls Essh Free By Mali. Address post.
card "Cvtissrs. Dept. II. Boston" Sold
everywhere. Soap 2Sc. Ointment Is and Soc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
COUNTY MEMBERS ARE
NAMED BY COUNCIL

The state council of defense this
morning appointed the following per
sons as members Of county councils;
Beaver county G, T. Ayers Of
Beaver Lincoln county, A. A. Mascho,
6. L. Palmer, c. w. Newman, Peter
Dickinson X. Jacobs; Grant county, H,
NJ. Brewer, A. {. Glenn, Z. 6. Palmer !;
Pushmataha county, s. {. Jackson, L.
P. Davenport. William Ellis Tillman
county, X. Z. Young, H. N, Naylor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
BREWERS WIDOW
IS HELD BY U. S.
FOR examination
Can Mrs, Busch Communicate
With Friends In Germany

WASHINGTON, June 18-Mrs.
hdolphus Busch Of ST Louis, returning
from q long stay in Germany, is held
Temporarily at Key West, Fla for ex-
animation by the immigration suthori-
ties and agents of the department of
justice She is chief owner OF the great
brewery and other properties ordered
taken over yesterday by the alien prop
erty custodian.
Various questions are to be asked
Mrs Busch, concerning chiefly her
American citizenship, her movement
while abroad and what II any means,
she now has Of communicating with
persons in Germany. Deportation is not
contemplated, officials said today, and
Mrs Busch's release in day or two
Is expected
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
What's the Fare to stegsr1

Take your prescriptions to the
Steger Pharmacy. where they will be
filled with unscrupulous care.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Lla1eMLhl1e
His SCO4t1t1111
Paw Knows EVERYTHING
-ODNNCW rQ6

Paw Knows Everything.
Willie--Paw, what does buying
ouble meanl
Psw-Paying two dollars for a mar
rage license, my son.
Maw-Willie, yol get the lawn mower
and get TO work
Ho, Humi
We travel near. we travel far,
And then We sigh and sadly say;
oh. barkeep. tell me please, where arc
The good old beers OF yesterday"
Haw, Hawi
shave" said the Barber, as the bald
headed man settled himself in the chair
Nav" growled the bald-headed man
Il came in here to have my shoes hall
solcd"
The Winner.
The medal goes
To Oswald Row.
He always knows
When 10 say; No"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
10. 900 Testimonials from Mothers

or children who have successfully used
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren They move and regulate the bow
els. relieve Feverishness, Teethlng dis
orders, constipation. headaches. destroy
worms and frequently break up colds.
Children like them. For 80 years Mother
Gray's Sweet Powders for Children have
been the safe and reliable remedy IN
time OF need. Mothers should never be
without a box In the house for imme-
date use. Al druggists everywhere, Csc.
(AdvD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

Things TO Worry About.
There are S2o,4ol separate pieces Of
stone in the floor of the Atrium in the
West Baden Springs Hotel.
Names Is Names.
Dan D. Legg lives at Pleasant View,
Washington.
Our Daily Special.
Maybe Your Point OF View Needs
Sharpening
Luke McLuke Says.
A woman is too much OF a diplomat
to say that a baby is homely So she
smiles and says that the baby resem-
bles its father.
Why is II that when a man gets old
and retires from business and has moth
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Betcha I.

The cockroach has no kidneys"
Ii Luke McLukc's acclaim:
But the little cubB never makes fuss,
And he gets there just the same.
Billie Wood.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

Richard r. Allnut is a candidate for
Sheriff OF Pulaski County, Tennessee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18

He took 4 drink. did Mr.. Drove,
Then In his mouth no put clovei
my This quite takes my breath
away"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
His Drv Sense az Humod

wealthy man Is Oswald Rand:
Five years ago. they say,
lie bought ten barrels OF whisky, and
He has the stuff today.
Luke McLuke.
We think Oswald must either be
AbHtemlous or cracked;
Else how upon this earth could he
Keep those ten barrels intactH
Newark Advocate.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
The Wlan Fnni.

"lou should applaud the man who
has done good ;hings," observed the
Sage.
"Yes" agreed the Fool Unless you
happen 70 be one OF them"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Easy Money.

Easy MONEY,
The Doctor bet the Sport a dollar
that the Sport couldn't get billiard bail
in his mouth.
The Sport won the dollar.
But he had to pay the doctor five dol
lars for taking the ball out.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
We'll Tine va

We'li Jine va.
When / arrive at Heavsn's gate,
That Is, II I'm that lucky,
III claim the right ID 20 inside.
Because I'm from Kentucky.
But II this Prohibition gang
Are up there, on tho level.
I'll take my corkscrew In my hand
And soJourn with tho Devil
Paris, KY.
No Chance.
This Is n strange old world" said Mr.
Fares,
Tn which you learn some brand new
thing each day;
You can entertain an angel unawaree,
But you can't entertain a bore tha
way"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-18
Ho, Huml

The Winner.
The medal goes
To Oswald Row.
He always knows
When To say; NO