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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
ON THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
n. S. A. Interviews Topekans on
Vital Questions of the Day.

You know Art, 1 am still on the still
hunt for the explanation of the League
of Nations So far have been able to
gather some real encouraging facts
and now today with the outlay have
written herwith, you will readily see
1 am getting it nearer to conclusion.
Today 1 wandered into the. Avenue
with a willing smile and head full
of Swedish atmosphere and was able
to gather the foregoing facts on the
League of Nations
Tom Powell-With a wee bit of the
old Scotch said with a Modoc smile,
please now, in a minute I'll learn
this song. oh, my love, kiss me
don't think the Bulgarians should mix
with the go-Slavaks. l see you're
trying to sell another ad. Yes, it's an
other beautiful hot day. The adNertis
ing men should all have a clam bake
and leave the merchant alone for one
day. 'Tis not what you think it is, is
it? I guess not"
Gus Boof-the Greek shoeshiner, as
he wound up the old Victor for an
other spin of the record said with an
Apollo gesture: Does is noting. I
got work ever night three somtim two
clock. Wat dey tink. 1 got to stick
by floor. The light he cost money. L
don't care. 1 make shoe shine. 1
tink maybe, no, maybe, yes, I don't
know. But it might rain on the COM
mune."
Mayor Corwine-His nobs was hailed
at the Elks club today and he said.
ION my oath don't mention this to a
soul or they'll hang me for a traitor.
We've got 'em beat. Hannah says the
force is all right now. One of his men
just discovered that Jesse James had
an awful habit against fruit pies and
that RUFF King doesn't smoke gold
tipped cigarets, such as was reported.
My Chief is working hard now on an
inside tip that there's speeding going
on, on Topeka Avenue, and as soon
as get the inside dope, I'll tip you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
Lexington Believes in
Telling the State of
Opportunities There

Herington today takes the lead in
civic advertising in Kansas.
Realizing the value of publicity and
the use of newspaper space for this
purpose, the Harrington Club, a live
wire organization of up-to-the- minute
business men. has taken a half page
advertisement with The State Journal
today.
This ad is intended to reach Kan
sans who are looking for investment
in a town of $500 persons where bust
ness activity and home making are
alive with unlimited possibilities.
Harrington has been growing stead
fly for the last ten years. In the last
six months the town has made big
jump in population and in finances
and home building.
The Harrington weekly newspapers,
the Times and the Sun, have reflected
the city's growth in their tremendous
run of advertising and news of the last
six month. 1t is not uncommon for
these papers to run twelve and four
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

teen pages of we'll handled local news
and advertising.
The recent oil development. altho
helping Harrington to realize her posi-
bilities and bringing hundreds of oil
men and investors into the city. has
not been responsible for the towns
improvements. Without the oil, Her
ington has gone right ahead in civic
betterments and in business growth.
The Rock Island has greatly en-
larged its shops and terminal facilities
at Harrington and the agricultural
community in the city's field has
added to its profit from the soil
With its railways running in five
directions from the city and tapping
the richest territory in Kansas and
with the attractive jobbing rates -
effect, Herington is looking forward
to a great future in wholesale en-
largment.
William ]. Scott, widely known
Harrington attorney and recently dis
charged as an officer in the A. E. F.
in France, is secretary of the Herring
ton club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

ably in the big chairs. sleeping or
looking out of the windows, which are
fitted with celluloid panes, reading or
walking up and down the aisle. Those
who wish to write may do so, and find
that they do not experience the diff
Guilty caused by the jo1ting of the rail-
road train. The airplane rides smooth
ly, and the motors do not make so
much noise that one cannot easily
make ones voice heard in the cabin.
1t is probable that within a year
Lawson will carry out his plan of an
established passenger service from
coast to coast, with 100 machines in
operation. He has declared his inten-
ton of building several sleepers. so
that persons flying from New York or
Washington to California may rest and
sleep the same as on a~railway train.
1t is believed the transcontinental
journey can be made in thirty six
hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

The committee on streets and walks and
the mayor have made an inspection of the
Kansas avenue bridge and have decided to
make some repairs not contemplated when
the contract for reflooring was let.
They found that the steel pieces upon
which the Stringers which support the
floor rests, turned half over, presumably
by the swaying motion which the bridge
undergoes when a load is crossing. The
committee also. found the IRON work Of
the bridge badly rusted and they will
recommend that a fresh coat of paint be
applied to destroy the disintegration Of the
iron work.
A fashionable assemblage gathered in
Grace Cathedral last evening to witness
the marriage of Miss Edna Lakin, only
daueht Of Mrs. E. A BeIcher, and DR..
W. N. West. A few minutes before half
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

past 8 o'clock Mrs. Campbell, the church
organist, began the march from Lohengrin.
and the bridal party entered the church.
The four bridesmaids came from the
sacristy and the bridegroom and best man,
Mr.. John Poster, from the organ side !;
the bridesmaids, Misses Franc Littlefield,
Rosamond Horton, Bessie Gibson and
Mary Colwell, proceeded half way up
honor, Miss Thresa Rossington, the bride
on the arm of her mother, and the four
ushers, Ralph Peterson, Frank Clark, Chas.
Thomas and Fred Kingsley and turning, led
the way to the chancel steps, where semi
circle was formed on either side of the
bride and bridegroom. maid of honor and
best man. by the ushers and bridesmaids
Dean Colwell then began the Episcopal
ring service, assisted by Dean Millspaugh,
the low music of "Oh, Promise Me- ac-
campaigning the words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
WILL HEAR G.. III. MURRAY
Former Negro Congressman To Speak
at Second Baptist Church.

Members of the Second Baptist
church will have the opportunity to
hear George w. Murray, former negro
congressman from South Carolina, de-
liver his talk on parliamentary Law
of Nature Reversed" at the church
Sunday night. He spoke Friday night
at the Shiloh Baptist church to a large
crowd.
Murray served as congressman from
1898 toS1S97 and for the last ten years
has cen travelling over the United
States giving lectures on general sub
jects of interest to the negro race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

B. F. Harris, president of the First
National bank, Champaign, I'LL, says:
The farmer comes in for much con-
domination in connection with the cost
of living, but he is not to blame. He
never strikes and rarely asks in a lou1
voice for anything, tho he outnumbers
other workers many times"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
What Lexington Has

A population of
Municipal electric light waterworks sewers.
Many miles of asphaltcconcrete paving.
The best of railway jobbng rates.
Thirtyfive passenger trains daily
Sxty-five freight daily.
Division headquarters Island Lines with monthly nav
roll of $12OOOO ~
The handling freight in the Rock Island wards
daily. ~ '
The Rock Island and Missouri Pacific railways
Railway shops of Rock Island with 800 employees
One of the largest passenger state
rich territory population agriculture avail
able thru excellent train service
location within miles center of the state of
Kansas. -
well salaried population that supports attractive
and prosperous business houses.
Ideal track and loading facilities industries.
Four nationally recognized highways prospects for hard
surfaced roads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

e to a
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ppedi and already
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

Hngon accessible from main the
shipping client $500 ~ ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

A new modern hospital.
A bottling works.
A wholesale produce house.
A wholesale tobacco and confec-
tionery house.
A creamery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
Harrington GrouUth In Last Six Months

A state bank.
A garage, a Standard Oil filling
station and tire shop.
A large gain in population.
A big addition in homes.
An oil field development.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

An American capitalist offered. the
French government a royalty of $780,
100000 year for the tobacco monop-
oily. or $40, 100000 more than the gov
eminent is now receiving, but the min
lister of finance refused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
THOR ACTS UP AT SALIVA.
Ball Lightning Plays Capers-Dark-
ems City and Injuries Girl.

Salina, Oct. 11.-There was a stroke
Of ball lightning Thursday evening
during the storm which played capers
on Santa Fe avenue different from
anything ever seen by Salinaites. be-
fore. The ball struck the corner of
building and flew into a number
of smaller balls which darted up and
down the street for a block or more.
The display had the appearance of a
number of Roman candles being ex-
ploded. One ball hit a switch box of
the electric light company and put the
east side of the city in darkness for
more than an hour, and one ball pass
ed close by Miss Elizabeth Flat, who
was crossing the street a block from
where the larger ball exploded. She
was rendered unconscious for a half
an hour but was not seriously injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

town of high ideals the probabilities
where blood flows
growth and
activity of action ambition
would be call Town."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

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OF TIE ROCK ISLAND
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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-06-27
Ladies' Hosiery

LdQ1oS hosiery
One table Of Ladies' Hose,
$500 values, sizes IS to los,
in light blue, navy, white
with black clock work, grey,
amber, champagne and 9th
er fancy colors. Special
sligo
One table of Ladies' Silk
Hose in black, white, grey,
bisque, plaids and stripes,
pink and blue. Sizes IS to
los. Special
sec
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-06-27
BeWitching Waists
In Collection of Styles that Assures
Satisfactory Selection

Including all the best models obtainable.
and in a great variety Of styles. Showing
all the new creations and expressing fash
ions latest Whims. Materials are chiffon,
Georgette crepe, net and silk. Lace trim
med, embroidered, tucked, ruffled, frilled
and headed. You will find it pleasure to
select from such complete showing and
there are many surprises in store for those
who require several blouses and whose purse
is limited. See these.
Prices ranging from $3.50 to $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
MANY ATTEND OPENING
OF BUNDY- EGCEMEYER
ART EXHIBITION

THE Red Bud" a painting by
Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer, has been
reserved for the Richmond Art asso-
citation. The board will meet soon to
approve the purchase of the picture
for the permanent collection in the
public art gallery. This picture now
hangs in the exhibit in the gallery
which opened Sunday afternoon.
Although the inclement weather
lesesned the crowd to a degree, 100
persons were present and genuine ap-
probation was shown Of the work of
Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer and John
Elwood Bundy, whose works are on
exhibit. Both are Richmond artists
A garden scene by Mrs. Eggemeyer
was purchased by Charles McCarty,
of Cincinnati
Several pictures by Mr.. Bundy were
keenly admired by persons contem-
plating purchases.
Mrs. Eggemeyer will be in the gal
lery every afternoon from 8 o'clock
until 5 o'clock.
A musical program was furnished
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Fred Bar
tel Miss Elgia Wittwer, vocal in
structor at Earlham college, sang
THE Years of the Spring." by Beach.
Life and Death" Coldridge Taylor,
and Spring Singing" by MacFay-
den. Miss Mildred Schalk was at the
piano.
Miss Miriam Hadley, violinist and
Miss Helen Hadley, pianist, gave two
numbers, "Mazurka" by M. L. Y. Ar
ski. and "Berceuse," Neruva.
A program of music will be arrang-
ed for next Sunday afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17

Nearly 1000 Richmond school chill
dren viewed motion picture depict
ing school and home garden work,
produced under the direction of the
Department OF Interior for the United
States Bureau of Education. and dis
played free of charge at the Washing
ton theatre this morning to the school
youngsters of the city.
The school children's gardens are to
have a new name during the coming
year, according TO ]. C. Muerman, who
represents the Department Of Interior,
and speaks while the picture is shown.
Peace Gardens" instead of War Gar
dens" Is the up-to-the-minute title, Mr.
Muerman says, and to make perfect
and successful peace every boy and
girl in America who is able to WELD
hoe, plant tomatoes, pick beans or do
any of the one thousand and one
things connected with the gardening
arts, is planning to have home or
school garden or both in 1919.
In 1913 about 100000 school chill
dren of this country joined the school
garden army and produced over ten
million dollars worth of vegetables.
The people of the United States In
GLIDING pupils and grown-ups raised
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
Many French College Men
Gaze Lives in Battle

PARIS, March 17.-That French In
tellectual classes have paid in lives
to a fearful extent in the war. was
disclosed in the casualty returns now
being analysed according to profess
sions, is stated in the Paris Journal
Intsansigeant. The records show that
6,z27 Frenchmen prominently engaged
in educational pursuits have been
killed on the battlefield.
Paris alone, the paper adds, has
lost 1878 students OF different uni
versities and colleges, besides $50
journalists and men Of letters. The
figures for provincial France are not
yet available, but they are said to
be very large.
Since August 2, 1914, most Of the
great educational institutions of
France have been practically closed
down, only few elderly professors
and limited number Of younger men
unfit for military service, remaining
to keep the lamp of knowledge burn
ing.
To repopulate universities and col
leges without delay, Is in the view
OF the authorities, imperative, II
France is to remain In the forefront
of intellectual life. NJ. Laferre, minis
ter of public instruction, promises
special facilities for students "as soon
as they are demobilized," but the ma
chinery by which men are returned
to civilian life is working very slowly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
Richmond School Children Line Up
For Service in '.sPeace Garden Army

one-half billion dollars worth OF gar
den produce last year, Mr.. Muerman
said
what are you in Richmond going
to do this year," he questioned.
The educational value OF gardening
Is to be especially emphasized this
year, he said. School gardening is as
important in knowledge value as is
any other study, and the results In
terms Of consumptive food is no meag-
er co-efficient. Because Of this double
fold campaign for interest in this
work is being launched, and will be
carried through according to early
signs evident in the schools of the
United States.
Another Food Year" il the slogan
which has a line of followers from
coast to coast and Gulf to Canadian
border. 1t appears that Richmond is
to join the line with hearty co-opera-
ton.
The picture was shown again at the
high school this afternoon and to-
night the high school pupils viii have
an opportunity to view It at o'clock.
The patrons of the school are asked to
see the picture at O'Clock tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
SCHOOL REPORT
SHOWS PROPERTY
VALUE $65o,ooo

The report OF the school hoard for
the year ending July 81, 1918, never
before presented, the February report
OF Reid Memorial hospital, and the
election OF councilman from the se>
ond ward will come up at the council
meeting Monday night
The ordinance regulating fire pro-
lection In movies and other public
buildings will come ut for third read
Ing. A request from the police board
to appropriate 500 to send Chief of
Police Gormon to the National Con-
vention of Police Chiefs to be held In
New Orleans In April will also be pre-
sented, as well as a resolution en-
abling the city to sell lots 4, s, 6 and Z
in the. Hanover addition.
The school boards report shows
that the estimated value Of buildings
and grounds for the time covered was
$650.000, OF other property $4,000,
that there were 137 teachers in the
city's force and a total enrolment of
pupils of 1895. Of whom III were high
school pupils.
Receipts during the year we're, from
local tuition about $4,000, from state
tuition about $4,000, and from the
special tax about 100000, which add
ed to the balance on hand made total
Of about $3.50, 900.
Disbursements. consisting Of salar-
les and other expense of instruction,
supplies, ETC.. amounted 10 amout
$lS6,000. OF this amount high school
teachers were paid about $4,000. the
grade teachers about $4,000, and sal
aries other than teachers, $4,000.
The Reid hospital February report
shows receipts Of about $2.795 and dis.
bursements Of about $2,653. leaving a
balance which cut down the total def
cit OF the hospital to $685.. Sixty.three
patients were admitted, and 81 were
discharged. Thirty-six were in the
hospital at the beginning OF the month,
and AZ were left at the end. Births
and deaths were equal. with four of
each. Twenty-Five major operations
were performed
Frank Waidele was nominated for
councilman from the second ward last
Monday night and there will doubt
less be other nominations al the spe-
cial meeting to elect a councilman
which will follow the regular meeting
Monday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
GARDENS URGED TO
COMBAT BOLSHEVIK|

WASHINGTON. March 17.--Ameri-
canism illustrated in growing victory
gardens Is "the best antidote for Boil
shevik doctrines" according to the
Young Mems Christian Association,
which is planning a 1919 compaign
of Am ericanism and the speaking of
English language. via the Victory gar
den." Details of the campaign were
completed here today by the National
War Garden commission, cooperating
with the immigration department of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton in Chicago. Plans also provide
for the showing of the victory garden
work in moving pictures throughout
the country.
To start OFF the campaign ten thou
sand garden and canning books have
been sent to Chicago, in addition to
several thousand posters. The Young
Mems Christian Association had $50
acres Of industrial gardens last year,
and they hope to etter that record
this year. These gardens are 25 by
$50 feet.
This is one Of the most construc-
tive campaigns yet undertaken" said
Charles Lathrop Pack, president of
the National War Garden commission
today. do not forget that the garden
produces something besides food. 1t
produces thrift so important to the
nation at this time. Then too, it
means contented workers everywhere.
The man with victory garden rea-
Lies the value of a home and he
knows the value Of making regular
trips to the bank. Then too, the in
centive to get out in the open and
speak the English language is of tre-
mendous value.
THE banks Of the country know
the home food producer for good
customer and a good citizen. The
time to begin making that good citi
zen is now. The best antidote for
Bolsheyik doctrine is the production
Of food for the kitchen door"
p s. Ridsdale, secretary of the Nat
ional War Garden commission. has
Just returned from Europe where he
spent three months studying the home
food production plans. He points out
that everything possible must be done
in the United States to produce food
close to the point of consumption in
order that other food stuffs can be
shipped long distances can be sent
abroad. There are millions in Europe
close to the point of starvation, &C.
cording to reports from abroad
Siberia, too. is to learn all about
victory gardening. Professor w. C..
D'Kane, of the Agricultural college
at Durham, n. H., has prepared a
garden circular for distribution this
summer in Siberia. by the Agricultur-
al Education expedition under the aus
pieces of the Young Mems Christian
Association Pictures form the Nat
ional War Garden commission victory
garden book are used in the book
which has been translated into Rus
sian,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
American Ace Killed
In Fall of Airplane
(By Associated Press,

SEABREEZE, March 17.-Major Da-
vid NICK. Peterson. one Of Americas
officially recognized "aces," was kill
ed Sunday in the fall of his airplane
at Daytona Beach, Fla. Major Peter
sons home address 1t at Honesdale,
Pa.
The airplane piloted by Major Peter
son and in which were Lieutenant F.
X. Paversick was a passenger, drop
ped nose forward after reaching a
height of about Is feet while ascend
ing from the beach.
Major Peterson was killed instant
ly and Lieutenant Paversick was in
jured seriously.
Previous to his enlistment with the
American air forces Major Peterson
was member Of the Lafayette Es-
cradrille. While connected with the
French aerial service he was unof-
ficially credited with bringing down
Is German machines.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
Negro Charged With Theft
Gets Suspended Sentence

Mack Rhodes, colored, who pleaded
guilty to stealing a set of harness from
a farmer near Boston, in circuit court
Monday morning was fined $40 and
penal farm, suspended during good
behavior.
A severe lecture was administered
to Rhodes along with the suspension
of sentence by Judge Bond, and he
promised to reform.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-17
HOWARD GUILTY
Of MANSLAUGHTER

A verdict of involuntary manslaugh-
ter was returned Saturday Afternoon
in the Randolph circuit court against
James Howard, colored, who killed
Gideon Klingman at the Pythian tenn
pie last November.
The state had attempted to con-
vict Howard of second degree MUIR
der, while the lawyers for the de-
tense announced themselves as well
satisfied with the verdict. The jury
was out from noon to $3.50 o'clock.