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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20
WHY SOCIETY?

The boys have gone to war.
The young men have, gone or are
going.
The married men who have not
gone are supposed to have dependents
who must live by their daily wage.
The older men, above draft age, en-
Joy life at home before the fire or un-
der the covers.
So why society-wasteful. veneered.
stupid-during this strenuous winter
of war preparation, war manipulation,
war operation?
Social extravaganza was frowned
upon last winter. It should be classed
strictly as "non-essentiaI" and dis
loyal this winter.
II a man of draft age is able to keep
himself and wife in society he is able
to make provisions for his family and
leave them while he sojourns in the
olive drab.
There is only one real society
these days-the social intercourse be-
tween those who have given trem.
selves up to the supreme sacrifice.
Flippant dances. needless and dull
receptions. elaborate and expensive
parties-any means of buttering the
social crust-should be deemed un'
patriotic.
Every man. these days, Is attempt.
ing to fill in the office. in the shop and
at his desk the places formerly held BY
two. three and four employees of be-
fore-the-war times. He needs early
to-bed and early-to-rise tonic that hs
may continue his stride until after the
boys come marching home. Women
with Red Cross and war relief organ
izations appealing for aid, should con
serve and reserve their energies To-
these vital and needy tasks.
Society. as it has been operated il
the past. is q series of heat-wasting
light-wasting, food-wasting, clothes
wasting, energy-wasting frivolity an,
luxury.
The word "Paris'' in the society col
umns of the newspaper during thi
winter will not mean fashions. 1t viii
mean something much closer to tn
soul than clothes to the skin.
Let social distinction make way 70
iservice distinction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

Movie pictures should be censored
by the war department. The mar
velous methods used by the slick
haired actors in capturing the kaiser
and the tactics used by the movie
companies in swooping down upon
Wilhelm and whisking him away to
some pretty girls house is giving
away war secrets that could be of
great value to Germany in protecting
her emperor, The kaiser has been
captured four times in the last three
weeks in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

Germany explains the American
bombardment of Metz as a "concomi-
tant phenomenon" If the people of
Germany are able to understand this
explanation of defeat to their arms it
must be admitted that kultur is a
great success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

Fighting weather" ends in four
weeks. European war experts declare
But American officers insist that they
are going to France to fight, not te
hibernate. Keep the home fires burn.
ingi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

If the women, IS to As. were asked
to register for the draft the govern
ment would have to take week of
to handle the registration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

The Balkans started the war. Now
if the present drive will only be sue
=cessful the Balkans will nave hand
in ending it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

Major Attack" is becoming one of
the allies most efficient officers on
the western front. Soon the major
should be promoted to general"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

If the Serbian offensive keeps 60
ing it is pretty nearly certain that
the Bulgarian divisions in France will
hear THE Macedonian call"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

american Troops on German Soil"
headline. Just for instance, sup
pose we say American soil.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

When the allied line hits there's go
ing to be an awful washout on the
Hindenburg line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

With the present cost of clothing, it
is assumed that the government soon
will inaugurate national swat the
moth day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

s If man wishes to be elected to of
flee this year he should adopt q
cheaper shoes platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

The in l war work campaign
should run just twice as smoothly as
80 in L. could oil it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

B. L. t. of the Chicago Tribune
says the st. Mihiel-Metz drive should
be termed, a. la printer linquo, a "2-em
dash"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY x. MOULTON

The women are taking mems places
all right, Four OF them arrested at
Coney Island for playing poker.
Our idea of nothing to read on a
humid day is the diary OF the late car
of Russia:
"Breakfasted with mamma"
walked in the garden"
Had tea with mamma" =
Read Alice in Wonderland
"Took some snapshots and pondered
over the events of the past"
Walked on the piazza" -
We often wondered why they put 1t
over on that boy so easily. After read
ing his diary, we know.
Perfectly Simple.
The Bolshevik idea is not at all COM
plicated.
The object is to take the money
from the rich and give 1t to the poor.
Then, when the poor become rich, pre-
sumably. it Is the duty of the Bolshe-
Wiki to take the money from them and
give it back to the formerly rich, now
poor.
This constant interchange of wealth
calls for executive administration.
That is where the Bolshevik officials
come in. Passing the money from the
rich to the poor and then back again
is a life Job intended to produce good
brokers commissions.
. 1t is the grand and glorious game OF
Lenine and Trotzky. The only thing
wrong with it Is that the cops have
raided it. 3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

For September 2e iss Fruits of the
Christian Life."-Matt. 25:l4-30:
E.1E
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-20

The women are taking mems places
all right, Four OF them arrested at
Coney Island for playing poker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
STORY COUNTY PIONEERS DEAD
Two Early Settlers, r. 3. shea'er ane
William c. Reynolds, Pass Away.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Nevada. Jan. 23.-Two Of the real
pioneers Of western Story county have
died within 'he past few days X +.
Shearer. aged 50 years, over sixty years
resident Of Story county and the
founder OF the CONGREGATIONAL church,
died at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
D. NJ. Hayden, IN south Franklin town
ship. Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Shearer, native Of Scotland,
came TO Story county sixty years ago
and purchased farm a couple OF miles
northeast Of Ames where he lived until
about fifteen years ago. Following the
death Of his wife he went to live
with his children.
He leaves five children. James D.
Shearer, Of Minneapolis; Robert L.
Shearer. of Ruskin. Tex: 7. W. Shearer
and John S. Shearer. both Of Houston
Tex. and Mrs. Hayden, Of Ames. He
has four sons and one grandson in the
service Of the country at this time.
William c. Reynolds, pioneer OF Gil
bert. the first postmaster OF the village
and father Of the present postmaster
died Sunday at his home in Gilbert. He
was 10 years Of age and is survived
by his only son. ]. H. Reynolds and
his aged wife. He was veteran o!
the civil war and had lived in Franklin
township for many years. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
| Congregational church in Gilbert and
lnterment was IN the Gilbert cemetery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels - there's no need of
having . sallow complexion - dark rings
and9 your eyes pimples "a bilious
;1ook 81 your face - dull eyes with no
i0pRkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
M cent of all sickness comes from in.
octive bowels and liver.
u Dr. Edwards, well-known physician
- Ohio, perfected vegetable com.
snuond mixed with olive oil to act on
II liver and bowels, which he gave to
- patients for years.
a d. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi.
- 1oe calomel, are gentle in their action
- always effective. They bring about
- GsEuberance of spirit, that natural
yancy which should be enjoyed by
Qv3yon6, BY toning up the liver and clear.
I IL system of impurities.
You Vim know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab.
- ~ their olive color. 10c and Csc per
- An druggists
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
GIRL OF II AND BOY OF DRIVE
THREE DAYS DURING COLD
WEATHER.
LEAVE GRANpFATAER's
HOME WITH LIGHT BUGGY
Finally Wind Up at Home Of Farmer
N1ar Grundy Center After Having
Driven From Bristow-Younosters
All Right But Horse Was Faesed-
Sheriff Takes Runaways Home.

Mason City. Jan. 93.-The police re-
ceived a telephone message from Bris-
tow, Iowa, late yesterday afternoon
that Wanda Albert, aged IA. and Wes-
grandchildren OF Isaac Albert. had
driven away from home some time Sat
urday, and had not been heard Of since.
They drove a bay horse about 1
years old. and weighing 1000 pounds,
hitChed 20 a buggy with brown run
ming gears and a storm top. The boy
wore a red stocking cap, red mackinaw
coat and striped overalls.
Wanda Albert ran away to Waterloo
Thorough search is being made in
Waterloo, but up to midnight not the
slightest trace had been found.
Found at Grundy Center.
Grundy Center. Jan. 23.-Wanda Al
bert and Wesley Taylor. who ran away
from their grandfather's home last
Saturday. drove into farm yard two
miles north of here Monday night about
o'clock and were taken in. The girl
is said to have told that she was the
mother Of the boy and her husband
had just died. The farmer having
heard over the telephone Of the dis
appearance OF the children, called the
sheriff Of Butler county, who came for
the children and took them home.
The children were apparently none
the worse for the experience. but the
horse. a four-year old colt, was nearly
done. and is being cared for at the
farm where the children We're caught.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
RID STOMACH OF
GASES, S0URNESS,
AND INDIGESTION
"PAPE'S DlApEPSlN RELIEVES
STOMACH DISTRESS IN FIVE
MINUTES.

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach Is bad. or an uncertain
one, or a harmful One-your stomach
is too valuable; you mustn't tnture it
with drastic drugs
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed II giving relief: It's harml essness:
its certain unfalllng action in regulat-
ing sick, sour, gassy stomachs. It's
quick relief in indigestion. dyspepsia
and gastrttis, when caused by acidity.
has made Il famous the world over.
Keep this woderful stomach sweet
ener in your home; keep 1t handy; get
a large ffty-cent case from any drug
store, and then II anyone should eat
something which doesn't agree with
them; if what they eat lays like lead,
ferments and sours and forms gas:
causes headache, dizziness and nausea ::
quotations Of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Pape's Diapep-
sin comes in contact with the stomach
1t helps to neutralize the excessive
acidity; then all the stomach distress
caused by 1t disappears. It's prompt
ness, certainty and ease in overcoming
such stomach disorders is a revelation
to those who try 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
sT%NoN Is MADE CAPTAIN.
Bulky Linsnan Chosen To Lead Masor
City Eleven In 1918.

6Ooky elNOU1dV SVoSOV y k0AO "&sSss
City Eleven In 1918.
Mason City, Jan. 23.--Big Ed Stan :
ton. for three years a guard on the
local Red and Black football teams was
elected captain OF the 1918 eleven ut
the annual football banquet. The race
for the honor role this year was the
closest ever experienced at the local
school and second vote was required
to give the 216-pound line man the
verdict over Leslie Ulrick. Stanton's
line mate. Both are third year men.
The choice of either man would be
considered a boon for 1918 football
These men are two of the steadiest line
men that have ever graced local grid
irons. and both are men capable OF
directing hiSh school eleven. Big Ed
has played with the West clan for the
past three years. He is a hard worker,
vet modest Of his deeds. Stanton stop
ped most every rush directed at him
last fall, and probably no team In the
state would have been able to batter
down the strong and scrappy DEFENSE
exhibited by the local captain elect.
Stanton has the qualities OF a great
leader He Is a lad who never knows
when to quit and an ardent trainer
something which will spur him on 10
make his 1918 prote2es, his pupils.
The big husky lad. will open the
1918 season. with good line Of men
with which to build up a team
similar to the 1917 state champions.
Shearer, Funk. Brewton and probably
BeldlnE will be back behind the line
next fall. while Ulrick. Stanton, wal
tiers, vesey. Hilger, Crawford and nu-
merous other second string men should
shape out an impregnable line. NC
Connell Captain lima, Anderson.
Steffen. Lee and Grippen will be lost
thru graduation.
With the above men as nucleus
Big Ed and Coach West will starr
forming plans for the 1918 campaign.
both with the intentions OF supplying
a winning eleven in the local institu-
ton this coming fall. Stanton, succeeds
1917 Capt. Reuben lima who closed
q sensational career.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23

Senator W. r. Evans, Of Parksrsburs.
Prof. B. W. Tallman. Of Hampton, ana
Miss Eleanor Craig, OF Ellsworth Coz.
lege, Iowa Falls. The decisions VIII
be announces at a patriotic gathering
which Will be held in the Photo Play
House. at Ackley, on Tuesday. Jan. ~
1918. 1t had been planned to hold It
earlier but postponement has been nee
essary on account Of incomplete ar
rangements for the earlier date. AT the
gathering there will be given a patri-
otto picture play. the decisions on tho
ESSAYS will be announced the three
winning papers will be read, and there
will be public speaking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
Monteur Items.
, Times-Repub1ican,

Special to Times Republican.
Montour Jan. 22.-Charles Paxton
came Friday from Greenfield to visit
his mother Mrs. Clarissa Paxton, and
other relatives.
Mrs. Ella j. Ross, who has been visit
ing relatives In Toledo since Thurs
day, returned Monday afternoon.
The installation meeting Of the Ma
sonic lodge was held Friday evening.
The following officers were installed:
Senior deacon, Harold Paxton; Junior
deacon. Wilbur Harvey; senior stew
ard. John Alden, junior steward, Frank
richardson; tyler, A. I. Smith. The
master and wardens were reelected.
Lester Crowley and three sons Mall
com. Donald and Lester, arrived We'd
nesday in their auto from Texas to
visit Mr.. Crowley's grandmother, Mrs.
Clarissa Paxton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Magee. Of Will
liamsburg, came Thursday to visit the
latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. David
Pearl. Theyiwent to Missouri Monday,
where they have bought farm.
A baby boy by the name OF Chal-
mer H. Smith came to bless the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smith.
Mrs. Albert Kent and Mrs. Rhody
Dwiggings, OF Greenfield, came Thurs
day to visit their mother Mrs. Clar-
issa Paxton,
L. r. Keopple, Of St. Anthony, was
here Thursday and Friday visiting his
aunt. Mrs. E. Gill; who Is sick.
Gilbert L. foreman. OF Kelly and
Miss Blanche e. Johnson. Of Madrid.
were united in marriage at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Berkey Thursday
evening at GAS by Rev. w. H. W.
Webster The groom is a brother Of
Mrs. Berkey. He has been drafted and
expects call soon. They are visiting
here for few days.
L. B. Wetzel. OF Toledo, recently
traded the building where the post
office and printing office are located
to W. E. Herman. Of Toledo, who was
here Friday to look after his property
and to make some repairs.
The two churches have agreed to
combine their Sunday morning services
including Sabbath school. abolishing
the evening service during tho cold
weather to conserve the coal supply.
Next Sundays services will be held in
the Congregational church. and will al
ternate between the two churches I'M
til further notice.
O. S. Mitchem and Harry Moore left
for Omaha Monday afternoon to buy
sheep.
Harold Bridges came from Iowa cty
Friday to spend Sunday with his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w.lD. Bridges. He
has been in Omaha and passed tho
examinations. He enlisted in the avi-
alton corps. He will soon 60 to Berk
ley. CAL. to enter the aviation school.
J. NJ. Bridges and W. D. Bridges dis
solved partnership last week, W. D.
buying. J. NJ. Bridges plans for the
future are not definitely settled al
tho no expects to leave town ~ soon
as he Is able to settle up his aRairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stump returned
from Southern Oklahoma Friday.
where they have been visiting brother
for six week1. They intended to
spend the winter but they found about
as severe weather there as We arc
having here
E. o. Harris held farm sale We'd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23
IOWA FRIENDS OF RESIDENT OF
HALLE RECEIVE PATHETIC
LETTER.
COMPELLED TO LABOR
ON SHORT RATloNS
Long Hours Without Sufficient Sus-
tenance, No Coal, No Yarn to Mend
Stockings, No Kerosene or Gas to
Light Homes, Makes Dreary Outlook
For All Residents Of Germany.
Special to Times Republican.


Cedar Falls, Jan. 23.-How people
are forced to work long hours on very
little food, how many of lies necessi-
ties are missing, and the dreariness OF
conditions in general are pictured in Z.
communication from Halle, Germany.
received by Cedar Falls people recent
ly. The letter from Halle, dated Aug.
10. was smuggled past the censor into
Denmark and finally found its way to
America and to Cedar Falls The writ
err is of Danish extra action whose mis-
fortune 1t is 10 be a citizen Of Ger
many.
Extracts from the letter say:
Everything here looks dreary. We
have almost nothing to eat, nothing "a
drink. no clothes, no shoes no socks,
and the few things left available are
only to be had at eXorbitant prices.
A suit of very poor quality clothing
costs from zoo to 900 marks-from $50
to SIS.
This week we are allowed eighty
grams OF barley gr!st, five pounds OF
potatoes. 900 grams of bread 80 grams
Of butter. and on such bill of fare
we are forced to work from ten TO
twelve hours a day. And We are com
PEELED to work. We are ali soldiers in
civilian clothing. We can't quit work
ing when we are dissatisfied with local
conditions and go somewhere else for
employment; we must stay where we
are.
I'VE are without coal or pea.
briquettes: we have no kerosene. nor
gas: We have no thread for our sew
ing machines. no yarn to mend our
stockings; we have no pork nor lard.
We are getting a little beef-but t g
very little. To make long story
short, we are practically destitute. We
have not had a drop OF rain since the
middle OF July It Is not true that we
have a good harvest, as the newspa pers
claim. We may get a fair crop OF pota-
toes. but that IS about all. Our bread
Is made mostly Of bran mixed with
bark and straw.
Germany today Is like a soap
bubble. They are blowing It up bigger
and bigger. and finally It will burst
And I hope Il will happen soon"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23

Special 10 Times Republican
Clear Lake, Jan. 23.-J. 6. Jindon
and son, Gregory, left for Denver on
Saturday whore they will attend the
annual stock show Mr. Lindon plans
on buying several carloads OF cattle
and shipping to Clear Lake for his
large ranch southwest Of town.
Lieut. r W. Clark, Of the engineer
ing corps, who has been located in
Oklahoma with the 110th regiment, is
on his way TO France. Mr. Clark is
well known IN Clear Lake, having been
associated with II. D. Keerl for some
time past In engineering work. An
other assistant Henry Thomas, is also
in France.
Word was received this morning
from San Francisco announcing the
death OF Arthur Sprague. son OF
George Spragu Arthur was born In
Clear Lake about twenty-five years
ago. He went west with his fathe.
when IS years OF age. He Joined the
United States army a few months ago
and was at San Francisco in training.
He was taken i'll with measles and
after a short illness passed away. The
body Is being shipped to Clear Lake
for tnterment He was a brother OF
Miss Hazel Sprague. Of this place, and
a grandson Of D. l.. Sprague. His ia
Their is on his way from Washington.
This Is the first death among the ninety
soldier boys from Clear Lake.
Rev. W. NJ. Evans. Of the Congrega-
tional church, has been confined to his
he.nc The past ter day: With measles.
What came near being an expensive
coniagration on Sunday was narrowly
averted at the Anderson &, Gardner
garage. The heating plant was over
fred which resulted in a small blaze.
The very prompt action upon the part
Of the fire company prevented big
loss. The garage was full Of cars and
some lively moves were made to move
them out into the street.
For some months past it has been
the custom Of the local order OF Odd
Fellows to serve g. banquet once
month. On account Of urgent appeals
for conservation they were voted dis
continued until after the war.
The citizens Of Clear Lake take very
kindly to the late opening and early
closing Of the business houses.
Measles seem to have an annual run
in this place. It 10 causing many 40
sentees from school here Just now:
Several carloads Of corn have been
shipped in here from the southern part
OF the state and selling around SIS"
Misses Nan ciask and Anna Ender-
son left on Monday for Camp Pike
Little Rock, Ark, where they entei
training AZ Red Cross nurses. TneS
enact 70 20 to the front soon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-23

Grandmother kept her hair beauti.
fully darkened. glossy and attractive
with q brew OF Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Whenever her hair took on that dull.
faded or streaked appearance, this
simple mixture WAS applied with won
derful effect. BY asking, at any drug
store for "Wyeths Sage and Sulphur
Compound" you will get a large bottle
Of this old-tims recipe. Improved by
the addition Of other ingredients, all
ready to use. for about 80 cents. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty to
the hair.
A well known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound now because 1t
'darkens 20 naturally and evenly. that
nobody can tell it has been applied
rs % easy to use. too. You simply
dampen Q comb Or soft brush and draw
It through your hair. taking one strand
at . time. BY morning the tray hair
disappears: after another application
or two Il u restored to Its natural
color, ana looks glossy. soft and beau
tiful. This preparation IL delightful
toilet requisite. It = not intended for
tho cure, mitigation or prevention OF
disease.