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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10
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Miss G-cce Frost has asked guests
for an informal afternoon party Sat
urday at her home in Western avenue
in compliment to Mrs. Charles Can
trell, of Benton, Ill, who is visiting
Mrs. James Mcclure and other To-
peka friends. Those asked are a few
close friends of the guest of honor.
Mrs. J. P. Raster entertained the
Topeka Avenue bridge club today at
her home. Mrs. L. L. Kiene was
guest.
Lieut. Frank Peers, the son of Mrs.
T. w. Peers, will sail February 1. for
Armenia where he will work among
the refugees. Lieutenant Peers is
one of two hundred men from this
country chosen to go to Armenia to
do reconstruction work. He will be
in hospital where his work will be
in bacteriology Recently he has been
taking course in bacteriology at Yale
university and previously specialized
in the same work in other laboratories.
Lieutenant Peers spent the holidays
with his mother in Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert L. Popenoe, of
Emporia, have come to Topeka to
make their home and are living at
Ridge View" the Popenoe country
home south of town. For several
years Mr.. Popenoe has been farm
supervisor of Lyon county and he and
Mrs. Popenoe have been making their
home in Emporia.
Mrs. S. ]. Crumbine entertained the
members of the Portia club yesterday
alta L o'clock luncheon at her home
in Tyler street. After the luncheon
program was given which consisted of
"a talk by Mrs. Darlene Newby and
the reading of a letter from Mrs. ].
II. Mcbride, of Seattle, Wash, who
formerly lived in Topeka and was a
member of the club.
X X y
THE officers for the coming year of
the Grace Cathedral guild who have
been recently elected are: Mrs. c. M.
Buck, president; Mrs. d. P. Burleigh,
vice president: Mrs. Grant Meade, sec
rotary: Miss Georgiana Coathrup,
treasurer. Members of the guild will
help at the Red Cross garment rooms
until the assignment of hospital and
refugee garments is completed.
The active girls of the Kappa Alpha
Theta sorority will be guests of Mrs.
]. p. Root, house mother of the chap
ter, at a spread Saturday evening at
the house in College Hill.
y X K
If there is anyone who has Vic
trola or a Grafonola in his home
which is never used and is not needed,
the gymnasium at the Y. w. c. A.
would be very glad to have the use of
it for its classes for the rest of the
winter. If you have such an instru-
ment, please telephone Mrs. Robert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10
Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss Harriet Hill is spending a few
days in Kansas City. the guest of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Foote, and Miss Helen Poindexter.
Mr.. James Hayes, who has been ill
with the influenza. is recovering at his
home in the Scott apartments.
Lieut.. Harry l.. King left yesterday
afternoon for his home in st. Louis
after visit to his aunt, Mrs. H. l..
Shirer and Mr.. Shirer. Lieutenant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10
EAST SIDE NOTES
Notes and personals from East Side
by Frances Jones. Telephone 1880.

There is a hostess the East side who
tells story herself which. is too
good to keep. She had invited guests for
dinner one night and they had evidently
misunderstood the date for they came
one day ahead of time. To say that the
hostess was surprised is mild, she was
more than that, she was stunned. There
ing in the house for company to eat and
no chance to buy anything. The lady had
good neighbors however for one loaned
her cake. another some bread and SO
on until she had gathered up a respectable
locking meal An elaborate dinner had
been planned for the next night but the
guests did not know it and do not yet.
'Is the World Growing Better" This
will be discussed in sermon by the Rev
ternoon at three O'Clock. The sermon will
be prefaced with a plea for Armenian and
Jewish relief. The Sunday school con-
The Amoma class of the Seward Avenue
Baptist church met Wednesday evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10
KANSAS CITYAN FOUND DEAD.
a. L. Stocker Had Gun Held Between
His Knees.

Kansas City, Jan. ia. L. Stock
er, president of a hotel supply manu-
featuring concern here, was found
dead in the company's plant this
morning. The body was in a chair and
a shotgun was held between the
knees. A charge from the gun had
penetrated his head. The theory that
the gun was accidentally discharged
is urged by his business associates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10
$50, 900 in Bonds stolen.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 10.-Police of
the middle west sought today profess
sional bank burglars who robbed the
Bank of Middleton, Middleton. Wis.
of liberty bonds and other securities
to the value of $4,000. Every safety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10

Rome, Jan. 1O.-There were nine
teen Italian. two British and one
French divisions pitted against twenty
three Austrian divisions at the battle
of Vitterio Eenito when the Austrian
retreat began, it was announced here
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10
ROBBERS MAKE $4,000 HAUL.
Wisconsin,, Bank and Mill
Suffer From Raid.

Madison, Wis. Jan. 10.-Robbers
entered the Middleton bank and the
Hoffman mill at Middleton, Wis,
Thursday night making way with
bank booty rumored today to be
around $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-10

H. p Miller The next meeting will be
held with Mrs. Harry Hossfeldt, West
Sixth avenue.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
OBITUARY..
Brink.

Gordon Adelbert Brink, the second
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Brink, was born July 20, 1914, in AL
bion, and passed peacefully away at
his home in Florenceville July 27,
1919, at the age of S years and Z
days. He leaves to mourn a bereav-
ed father and mother, one sister and
two brothers and a host of relatives.
A younger brother preceded him to
the Great Beyond little over year
ago. His illness lasted only four
weeks and he was patient sufferer
during the entire time. On Monday,
July 21st. he was taken to Rochester
for medical aid but all In vain. He
was brought back on Saturday morn
ing. He was faithful member of
the M. E. Sunday school as was shown
by the decoration Of his vacant chair
in his Sunday school class.
Funeral services were held from the
M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
Grabau officiating. Burial in Oak
Lawn cemetery.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
HOOVER |||[ cu1soFf FOOD
Stops All Relief Supplies Bound
For Budapest.
Archduke Joseph Appeals to People Of
Hungary to Prevent Reign
Of Terror.

Paris. Aug. S.-Herbert Hoover.
head of the inter-allied relief commits
sion, has stopped all relief supplies
on their way to Budapest. taking the
position that he would be unwarrant.
ed in letting supplies reach Hungary
while the Roumanians are now de-
priving the people of foodstuf1s.
To Put Down Anarchy.
Budapest, Aug. 8.-Archduke Joseph,
the new governor of the state. has
issued a proclamation appealing to all
classes to help him in his fight to
completely put down anarchy and to
establish order with strong hand.
Archduke Joseph. who took over
control of the Hungarian government
upon the overthrow of the cabinet
headed by Jules Peidl, has been in.
vested temporarily with supreme
powers.
No Monarchy.
Warrington, Aug. 8.-Archduke 10
seph's assumption of authority in Hun.
gary was regarded with something
akin to satisfaction by some officials
Of the state department.
It was pointed out that the official
statement issued by the French gov.
eminent appeared to indicate no in
tention to restore the monarchy, since
the new ruler had styled himself
governor of the state"
No Y. s. Troops in Budapest.
Paris, Aug. s.-Members of the
American peace delegation said that
there are no American troops now In
Budapest and that none will be sent
there. It was added that the only
Americans in the Hungarian capital
are officers and possibly q few SOL
oilers engaged In relief work.
Brig. General Harry H. Bandholtz,
American representative ON the Inter-
Allied military commission, appointed
by the Allies to arrange settlement
at Budapest, has gone to Hungary.
The military commission will include
also General Graziani for France,
General Gordon for Great Britain and
General Monbelli for Italy.
Hungarian Envoy Fiees.
Copenhagen, Aug. S.-A dispatch re.
ce4ved from Vienna says that. accord
ing to Die Zeitung. the Hungarian
ambassador fed from Vienna in an
automobile after having burned all his
documents.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Allied Demands Must Be Light
ened or Nation Will Collapse,
Is Claim.
CONSIDERATION ASKED
Starving Children Will Prevent DellN
cry Of Cows, Peace Conference
10 Told-Wants War Debts
Reduced.

Copenhagen, Aug. "a summary
Of the Austrian note presented to the
Allied peace mission at St. German,
France. has been received from
Vienna.
III German Austria's territorial de.
mands are fulfilled to the minimum ex-
tent maintained for in the appendix to
the note," says the summary, Ger.
man Austria will make efforts to be.
ueve she can live independently and
in peace in this territory. She expects
the league of nations will hear her In
her hour of distress.
German Austria still Is firmly con.
vinced that the economic burdens i'm.
posed upon her by the peace treaty
cannot really be carried out and that
II they are not substantially lightened
she is bound to collapse
Children Held Perishing.
Dealing with the economic and fnan.
ciel clauses of the peace treaty the
note continues:
1T will be impossible for the next
few months to deliver milking COWS
and cattle, as German Austria chill
dren are perishing for lack Of meat
and milk. German Austria must al.
low herself to be placed under the
Entente powers financial control but
she expects the repatriation commit
tee will act with the consideration
demanded by her desperate position
and grant the necessary credits to
obtain raw materials and foodstutfs. "
Wants Debts li0htened.
The note urges amendment with a
view to investing commission with
plenary powers, regarding all economic
and financial peace conditions. It
then argues regarding the unjust and
unequal division Of old Austria's debts
among the states which succeeded it
and the injustice Of stipulations re-
Garding war loans"
1T seems self-evident," the note
continues, that all states in what
was formerly Austria.Hungary should
divide the debts Of the old mon
archy."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Three Special Committees Are to
Study All Propositions and
Meet October 6.
HINES READY T0C0NFER
Will Negotiate Wage Demands Of Men,
as Soon as They Return to
Work-NormaI condi-
tions Expected.

Washington, Aug. ia national
conference to consider all plans sub
mitted to congress for solution of the
railroad problem will be held here
October 6, under the auspices Of the
Plumb organization bureau. ~
Chief Justice Walter Clark Of the
North Carolina supreme court, and
chairman of the Plumb plan prelimin-
airy conference, said special commit
tees would be appointed to analyze the
different proposals. ~,'
zone of these committees" Judge
Clark said, will be composed Of en-
cheering, and technical experts to re.
port upon the proposals as regards
their meeting the test of economy and
efficiency, another will be composed Of
local authorities to report upon the
various legal and constitutional ques-
lions involved, and third will be
composed of economic and financial ex-
perts, who will report upon the sound
ness of the plan from a financial
standpoint" ..a!.:
The American people were urged BY
Judge Clark to consider all the propo'
sails without prejudice and without
passion, and to examine those which
have been outlined in the light Of the
principles which we have ennumes
rated"
Hines Ready to Negotiate.
Washington, Aug. II. -Develop-
ments are expected TO result in almost
normal conditions at once in every
railroad shop where men have been
on strike. Director General Hines 10
ready to undertake negotiation of wage
demands, as directed by President
Wilson as soon as the men return to
work.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
TO PROBE MEXICAN 0UTRAGES

Senate Committee Votes in Favor Of
Thorough Inquiry.
Washington, Aug. 9.-The senate
foreign relations committee has de.
cided on an investigation of the Next
can problem.
1t ordered a favorable report on the
King resolution empowering the CON-
mittee to investigate "the matter Of
damages and Outrages suffered by
American citizens in Mexico"
The resolution gives the committee
broad powers to go into the killing Of
Americans, the destruction and confis-
cation of property and the collection
of claims since the retirement of
President Diaz.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Nicaragua Aids Invaders.

San Jose. Costa RIGA. Aug. 8.-Ded-
mite charges that the Nicaraguan gov
eminent lis granting every help to
the invaders" who are alleged to have
violated Costa Rican neutrality are
made in message to the United
States senate from the Costa Rtcan
senate and chamber, which the gov
eminent announced would be cabled
to Washington. Thanks were given
in the communication to the United
States senate for ordering an inves-
tixstion relating to the offenses q
which this country is the victim"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Latest Substitute for Kaiser.

Paris, Aug. 9.-Paris newspapers an
head of the German mission at Yer
sailles, has transmitted to the su-
preme council of the peace conference
a letter from General Won Falkenhayn.
former German chief Of staff. in which
the latter claimed responsibility as
war minister and head of the general
staff for all military acts by Germany
while he was in power. General ven
Falkenhayn offers himself to the Al
lies in place of former Emperor
William.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
FOOD CROPS ARE HARD HIT

Drought and Pests Bring Sharp De-
+. creases in July.
Washington, Aug. 9.-With living
costs soaring, the nations principal
food crops showed sharp decreases
during July, resulting from droughts
and pests over much of the growing
area.
Wheat production fell off 100000
bushels during the month, according to
the forecast of the Department Of
Agriculture; corn showed a reduction
of 100000 bushels; oats, 137,000,O0O;
barley, 100000 bushels, and white
potatoes, 34,000OOO bushels. Rice
alone of all the crops showed an
increase.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
CHICAGO Plans to Sue Car Lines.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-While city attor
neys prepared to file suits against the
surface lines for annulment of con-
tract under which they agreed in 1907
to charge only a scent fare, the street
cars and elevated lines charged 2
cents more than previously. The new
fares-7 cents on the surface lines
and on the elevated-went into Of.
feet by authority of the state utilities
commission. The new fares were
made necessary, the board held, by
increases in wages Of II cents an hour
granted after the four-day strike.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
OTHER NATIONS MUST AFFIRM

Senators Stand Against Reservation
Without Their Acceptance.
Washington, Aug. S.-A determine
ton to stand against any reservations
to the peace treaty which do not spe-
cifcally require acceptance by the
other powers before the United States
enters the league Of nations WAS
voiced in senate debate by Republican
leaders.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Wilson to oischss Domestic Problems.

Wilson to Oischss Domestic Problems.
Washington, Aug. II. Domestic
problems now facing the country may
be taken up directly with the people
by President Wilson during his forth
coming trip in the interest of the
peace treaty. This was indicated at
the White House, where it also was
said that plans for the Presidents
tour were going forward.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
$40, 100000 BUSHEL CROP

Washington, Aug. 9.-The govern
ment crop report just issued shows
production forecasts: Spring wheat,
225, 100000 bushels; all wheat, 94O,-
900 900; corn, 2,7SS.OOO.OO0
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Buy Chisago Co. Lands

THE DAIRY COUNTY OF MINNESOTA.
Only 80 miles north of St. Paul on the
Duluth Short Line of Northern Pacific
Ry.
We take back seat for no one for
producing and making money off our
our farmers will convince you.
Prices are going up fast. Land buy
ers are coming in fast and picking up
the best bargains.
q Write today for our List of Farms.
ST. CRoIx VALLEY LAND AND LOAN
M 5Ot4 Rush City, Minnesota.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
LOS ANGELES GREETS FLEET
Many Thousands Hear Secretary Dan
iels in Address.

Los Angeles. Aug. 11.-Many thou.
sands gathered in Exposition park to
hear an address by Secretary Of the
Navy Daniels, who spoke briefly On
the significance of the coming of the
new Pacific feet. .., 5ys A
ITO the West coast" said Mr.. Dan.
iels, "the coming OF the fleet is sig
nificant because it has come here, not
for a day, but forever. It will be
permanent defense against any pos
sible aggression from any foreign foe"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
TO TRY KAISER IN LONDON

London, Aug. The Allies have
not altered their decision to hold the
trial Of the former German emperor
in London, Andrew Bonar Law, gov
eminent leader, announced In the
house Of commons. He said no action
in the matter could be taken until
the German peace treaty is ratified.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
7 DIE AT AMUSEMENT PARK
Lose Their Lives When Scenic Rail-
way Burns.

Montreal, Aug. 11.-Seven persons.
were burned to death in a fire on q
scenic railway at Dominion Park
amusement resort near this city.
The bodies Of three men, three WON,
en- and boy were recovered from the
ruins. It is believed several moro
persons lost their lives and that the
bodies will be recovered when search
is resumed.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
CONGRESS BUSY ON FOOD
Problem EcIipses Treaty Question in
Washington.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Congress VIII
begin at once actual consideration of
high cost of living problems. Plans
have been made by leaders for imme-
dlate consideration Of the Legislative
recommendations made by President
Wilson in his address, and the cost Of
living problem promises to overshadow
even the peace treaty.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
FIRE ON AMERICAN AIR PATROL
carranza Troops Flee Whom Yanks
Use Machine Guns.

Yuma, Ariz., Aug. n.-Mexican Fed
eral soldiers were reported to have
fired on two airplanes of the American
border patrol, near Andrade, Lower
California, six miles west of here.
The airplanes were on the American
side of the international line when
fired upon, according to persons who
claimed to have witnessed the affair.
These witnesses said the aviators re-
turned the fire with machine guns and
the Mexicans fed.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15

Portuguese Elect New President.
Lisbon, Aug. S.-Antonio Almeida
has been elected president Of the
Portuguese republic.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all who gave
their kind assistance to US during the
illness and death of our darling boy
also for the many beautiful floral
offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Brink
and Children
In memory of Little Gordon A. Brink
Little Gordon has gone and left us.
His little form no more will see,
No more will hear his little footstep,
Nor his voice SO full OF glee.
Now our hearts are full with sorrow,
For our darling little Gordon.
Pride and treasure Of our household
Our hope, our pride, our life, our joy,
Wen gather up the little play things.
That our darling used to love,
And while we sit and look upon them,
Well think Of him In heaven above.
Taken from US, gone forever,
Buried deep beneath the sod,
BIT his little spirits resting,
Safe in home in heaven with God.
A Friend.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15

THE Owen Light & Power Plant is built
s to remedy a usual fault - under-ca-
l. pacity. With an Owen, you can add
more lights when you wish. You'll not find
II too small later nor have to replace it, which
b expensive.
And its abundant capacity gives more
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
More for Your Money
r. NJ O1uen's Idea: Bigger Capacity.

The Owen is simpler to install and simpler
to run. It requires less attention than any
automobile. The batteries are guarded by a
patent control. So they last twice as long.
This means great saving.
Owen Light costs less per candle power
than kerosene lamps. No farm should be
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15
BELGIAN KING COMING TO U. S.
viii Be Accompanied by Son On
lonQ Visit.

Long Visit.
Brussels, Aug. "Details of King
Albert's trip to America have not
been fully arranged. but it is prob.
able that he will start about the mid.
die of September and will not return
until his presence here is necessary
because of the Belgian elections. Ac-
cording to present plans. he will make
. complete swing of the country and
will be accompanied by his son, Prince
Leopold.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15

"ICl1OUG I1IIS "O11OC1 101
light and power, when it
is so cheap.
The Owen brings SIM
pli6ed construction, COM
pacness and quiet-run-
ming. It has = "silent
valve" engine, which cam
.o< 1>.L 90
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15

mains perfect Grinding of valves and scrap
ing of carbon are unnecessary. Let us show
you this great engine.
Come in today or ask US to come and
see you
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15

The Owen is complete
~ automatic you do not have to 60 and
turn it on and off, as is usually the case. 1t
literally takes care Of itself, if you supply fuel
when necessary. Even the fabrication is
automatic.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-08-15

power for running motors.
The Owen will handle
EASILY water systems,
churns, cream separators,
milking machines, wash
ing machines, electric fans,
irons, coasters, etc. It brings
city advantages to the farm.
The Owen is complete
The Washington times., 1919-02-18

THOMAS HARRISON
years northwest is the oldest
worker the employ Of the United States Government and has
service record of seventyone consecutive Of duty Mr.
appointed Naval Observatory three
after established $500 day. Several times
noted he for the principal clerk at salary of
$1,000 Today Mr. Harrison, after two voluntary de-
motions 1911 the last clerk in the Naval
Observatory a salary of $500 year.
Mr. Harrison born this city January ap
pointmen civil service empoye made in 1S48 When the
civil broke out he had been working for the Government for
thirteen years.
Mr. Harrison today is hale and active doing his work
we'll He wants the Notwithstanding biz passed
he have dtme" When asked what
wanted he said 81 want Harvard for astronomy
and then to Amherst for English literature"
Mr. Harrsons father served captain 1872
and his grandfather major in the revolutionary war;
Editors noe Retirement pledge both major
political parties It has been plank platforms times
and WGs plank the platform of both parties
pot9n Hundreds thousands Of Federal WOrkes fam
es and te friends IN the labor movements looking forVdrd
the redemption Of this pledge The mann soldiers
sailors and marines wH places 1kere those men
honoTdby uefy living The retirement on $500
snPerGnnNated employees CM automatically av
able The Of opinion Of the best qualified erpcrts through
out the Uod unanimously Endorses the underlying
which the Heating bill based Congress can't
shfTE its duty this much
ovsr on Capitol HUI little foresight pass tout
further delay? .. -