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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Activity of the construction indus
try at this time is essential to the gem
eral welfare of the country. Mr.. Nc
Adoo recently stated in directing the
supervising architect to resume pub
lie work: 1.-The activity of the building
industry will facilitate the transition
OF industry from a war to a peace ba-
sis" This is a question that goes be-
yond the interests of the construction
industry. 1t is fundamental to our
entire program of reconstruction and
affects society as a whole. After all.
reconstruction must be literal as we'll
as metaphorical; the way to bring
about reconstruction is to reconstruct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17
IT Is TIME TO DECIDE.

Private ownership and operation of
the railroads, with federal regulation,
competition in service and facilities
but not in rates, and the delivery of
the roads from the endless confusion
fof conflicting state regulations-that
sis the solution of the railroad problem
Favored by Judge Robert s. Lovett.
one of the ablest and most expert
enced railroad executives of the coun-
try. Competition in rates, in his opin-
ion. inevitably leads to rebates. secret
rates. and other kindred evils; COM
petition in facilities and in service
produces better accommodation for
the public and encourages initiative.
enterprise and the employment in
railroad service of the best brains. It
is notorious. says the New York
Times. that public ownership every
where exerts a deadening influence
upon the development of the art and
Industry involved.
Under federal ownership of the rail-
road systems of the country the pub
lie buildings scandal would become
vastly more fragrant. Just as con-
gresspen purchase the favor of their
constituents at public cost by securing
extIavagant appropriations for post
offices and custom houses. so wide
awake communities with an eye to
their own interest would demand, and
obtain. fine new railroad stations and
increased facilities which would not
pay their cost. First-class ability
would disappear from railroad man.
agement; the compensation offered
by the government would not attract
the kind of men that have built up and
operated our great railroad systems;
there would be no Vanderbilts, nc
James ]. Hills. no SCOTS. no Harri-
mans, no Lovetts. no Lorees or Rip
teys engaged in railroading.
The outstanding capitalization OF al
the railroads in the country amounted
two years ago to $2O.679, $50, sol. II
stock $s.95S.S15,S1I, in bonds $11.-
10, 534.690. The standard return
upon the lines which Judge Lovett de
scribes as class one roads, now under
Federal control. amounts to upward.
of $9O0,O0O,OO0. Capitalized at pei
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

that it was due to his uncouth dis
regard for military courtesy. He
passed Maude, q high-rnking mule,
without saluting. and aforesaid mule
kicking Bill in a perfectly ladylike
manner"
In the next issue t-BilP' comes back
with a heated refutation of this as
sault, and furthermore proceeds to ex-
plain "Jim's' missing left arm in an
equally unheroic way.
The editorial desk of the Comeback
is swamped with poetry, many, a bud
ding Wordsworth or Walt Mason find
ing a outlet for his poetic soul in the
Comeback.
Unframed writers learning the art
of Journalism are not the only writ
ers for the Comeback, however. In
the first sala, snch names as Rupert
Hughes. a.'" surgess, Harvey O'Hig-
gins, kotl:..-.. Glass, Arthur Somers
EochA - aries Hanson Towne and
others appear, signed to congratula-
tory letters, promising that the Come
back will not be forgotten. There are
also cartoons by well-known artists,
such as Bergman, Gordon Grant and
Goldberg, the latter sending a draw
ing shortly before sailing for France,
accompanied by a promise to send the
first cartoon he draws in Europe to
the Combaek.
president wilson, on the nlgh seas,
sent the Comeback his hearty greet
ings and well wishes, the second edi-
ton of the paper proudly carrying in
fac smile his radiogram.
Convey my cordial greetings to the
boys who have come back" the Presi-
dent wired Pvt. Frank Connolly, man
aging editor of the paper. What they
did was worth doing and will always
reflect glory upon them. My heart is
with them in every part of their fu-
ture as it was in their past
Surgeon General Meritte ireland
was originally responsible for the
Comeback. but since its first edition
he shares the glory equally with Maj
B. T. Baldwin, editor-in- chief. and the
boys of Walter Reed, who are making
the paper possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

The weekly news letter of the de-
partment of agriculture announces
sizing to strengthen United States ag-
Ticulture." Perhaps the farmers have
been stimulated by observation of the
manner in which organized labor has
obtained its demands from the admin
istration at Washington. Organized
labor has had entree at the White
Mouse at all times while the interests
of the farmeEs. with the exception OF
fhe cotton growers, have been given
slight attention. A real farmers Or
iganization. not controlled by paper
Farmers or political farmers. might be
tof great value in obtaining a square
deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS -
By MRS ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a girl
of eighteen and am in love with q
soldier in France. but have never met
the soldier.
1 have been going with young
man here at home. and he is jealous
of me. He never made love to me
until Christmas, and now since he has
heard Of my soldier. he is wanting me
to drop the soldier for him. OF course
know more of the civilians life than
the soldiers. but / am not sure I love
him.
Last summer he went with other
girls and put me last. / asked him
why he did II and he said he was just
testing himself to see IL he did love
me.
II Ia strange how can love the SOL
dier when / have never seen him, but
do. He is expecting to be home
next month and I have promised to
Should I drop the soldier and try TO
love the civilian, or be true to the
soldier? BLUE EYES.
You are worshipping an ideal of
your own creation In your love for the
soldier. The best way will be to wait
until the soldier returns and find out
II your regard for him endures a per-
sonai acquaintance. Do not give UP
the soldier for the civilian since you
do not love the latter.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have been
married seven years and shave trav-
eled a great deal / come home often
and every timeI come home my sitter
gets angry. She does not like my
children and quarrels with me and
them all the time. Please advise me
II l should continue to go home. or
stay away
LITTLE BROWN EYEa
DO not go home since your visits are
hal hi p "A g.
your family TO manage the work with
children around
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17
DINNER STORIES

1t was in the far south OF America.
"How's times?" asked the tourist.
Pretty tolerable, stranger" re-
sponded the fellow. who was sitting
idly on the stump of a. tree. Il had a
pile of waste to burn and the light
ming set fire to it and saved me ,the
trouble of burning it
That was good"
II had some trees to cut down. but
the cyclone leveled them and saved
me the trouble"
Remarkable But what are you
doing now?"
waiting for an earthquake to shake
the potatoes out Of the ground"
In a talk on marriage in Greenwich
Village, Theodore Dresser. the novel
list. said:
"Old men should never marry young
girls"
why not?" inquired a critic
ITS liks buying books" said Mr.
Dresser. for your friends TO read"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

1 40 better way can be found to place
the nations which have just emerged
from war in the way of paying their
debts than the reduction of arma-
iment. For this the peace congress
Should provide. The nation which
does not maintain a big standing army
COR a huge navy can save much money,
(which could be applied to meeting it's
financial obligations incurred thru the
war. The matter is of interest to both
debtor and creditor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

A national organization known as
the Exalted Society of Order Hounds
has been founded in Chicago. It is
branches of commerce and industry,
the officers being senior watch dog.
junior watch dog. official growler and
big barker. 1t is suggested that over
the entrance to the Grand Kennel the
words Made in America be emilia
zoned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

The action of the public utilities
commission in refusing to grant per-
mission to the street car company to
increase its fares is in line with the
past course of that body and might
reasonably have been expected. Prices
of labor and everything else that the
company must buy have gone up but
the only thing it has to sell is held at
the pre-war price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Labor unions thruout the country
are reported to be taking action in IA
vor of the continuation of government
operation of railroads Votes carry
Farther than do petitions and resolu-
Hons. The members of the unions
should have realized this last Novem-
Der. If they had supported the adj
aninistration they probably could
have had anything they asked. judg-
Eng by what took place up to the time
of the election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Uncle Sam has loaned vast sums
TO European countries. Why not sell
the bonds of these countries to the
people instead of making a fifth loan?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Every man in the hospital is given
a chance to write for his paper. The
Comeback issues reporters blanks
with instructions just how to write
the story and distributes them among
the men in the wards. The wounded
soldier lies on his cot and writes, usu-
ally about his neighbor or his nurse,
for the men are rather shy about tell
ing of their own exploits.
All of the stories that come into the
Comeback's editorial desk are not in
praise of that neighbours particular
heroism.
BILL" one chap, signing himself
Yin" writes. says that he got that
bum leg at Argonne, but we all know
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
SPRING SUITS

We are showing wonderful collection of
all the new spring fashions in ready-to-wear
new suits. Just the cream of fashion, in all
the new seasons shades. Twenty-Five pretty
suits, navy, gray and tan, made Of fine
French serge, wool poplin and Trico. Some
are fancy braided and others plain-tailored.
A splendid value at $500 Other suits,
$500 to $500.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27

Ten thousand yards of percale and calico IN dark
blue gray and light colors regular zoe values in
the bolt come in good long lengths 11n
Remnant Sale price. II&U
Big lot Of pretty apron gingham, worth 25c in the
piece nth ia great Remnant ten Sale 1871
Yard-wide brown domestic, regular 25c value; in
this Remnant Sale you will In
have chance to get what you want at. $500. u
One lot Of 36-inch madras for shirts worth at the
regular price 40c; in our 0En
Remnant Sale the price is only ..........Z JU
Table linen, Ga inches wide, worth 75c; never such
bargain offered before in this An
big Remnant Sale you get it at. ........,..fJU
one lot Of nice soft nainsook, 36 inches wide reg
uar SOC value your choice QkA|
in our Remnant Sale at ..................J JU
Fancy voile in large stripes for skirts and dresses,
IS inches wide, regular price 75c KIN
Remnant Sale price. ..................a.. Jul
9-4 bleached sheetng, regular 65c seller in bolt;
in our Remnant Sale you Aknl
get it at the low price Of. ..............TJUl
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27


Foulard silk, 36 inches wide, in fancy patterns and
worth $3.50 in bolt in our m
Remnant Sale at only .................OI EUU
Table linen, Y inches wide, in short lengths it
would be cheap at 81 80 yard; NI m.
Fancy silk shirting 36 inches wide worth regu-
larly $3.50 your choice tn
in our Remnant Sale at ........ 1850. JU
One lot of gingham, So inches wide, pretty colors
faa 5sat' ss Tp epds Be 4o0 Csc
Childrens wash suits in nearly every size would
be cheap at 81. 30 in our NIHfI
Remnant Sale they will go at ........O III
One lot Of mems, women's and children hose
regular 25c values get what you IEnl
need in our Remnant Sale at ......... Ill
One lot of women's silk hose that would be cheap
S1.00; best bargain you'll get Aflnl
again soon; Remnant Sale price only. $500. .4JGI
One lot of large size bath towels, sold regularly at
SOC; nearly every family can not have too many
get them while you can in ga
in our Remnant Sale at...................j JG|
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
SPRING SILKS

Thirty-six-inch four-thread best quality
Susquehanna silk poplin, in all the new
spring shades, City prices, $3.50 per yard;
special price, S1.00.
Thirty-six-inch satin de luxe - beautiful
finish, soft and lustrous Beautiful for
suits and dresses. Twelve new spring shades
at S1.75
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
NEW CORSETS

American Lady cor
sets are truly Won
derful figure build
ers. Try them the
next time you need
a corset, and you
will have the corset
problem solved.
For stout, medium
and slender figures,
in front and back
lace, heavy, medium
and light weights,
$3.50 to $500.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27

One lot of children's dresses made of good ging
nam and in all the pretty figures goods woaid
Icost nearly the price yin our MI AR
Remnant Sale they are ready-made al 4. SI.Z5I
Pretty lot Of softly finished nainsook sells every-
where at Soc in this big M.
Remnant Sale it goes at, per yard .. ZUGl
Twenty-Five dozen women's shirt waists, some IN
lot worth 81 5O to clean up quickly OIL M
they 60 IN the Remnant Sale at % IlUU
One lot of women handkerchiefs, worth 15c and
are real good values in our z.
Remnant Sale they go at. ..................j E
Ten dozen children's rompers that sell regularly
for Sl25 going in TT.
our Remnant Sale at .,....................l u
Big bargains in lace One lot Of valencienne and
torchon some in lot worth 15c; EoI
Remnant Sale price. 1880. ...........j EI
Ten dozen large size bath towels, with fancy pink
and blue borders, worth 75c; In.E
Remnant Sale price. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. HUI
Ten thousand yards Of pereale bingham and calico
that have been selling at 25c yard, I0fnI
60 in the Remnant Sale at /CIsI
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
NEW 0xFORDS

That present the
spring fashions
for 1919. Made of
best French kid,
with high and low
heels, in dark
tan, pearl and
dark gray. Pumps
and oxfords in
wide and narrow
lasts. Splendid
selections at $500
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
COATS AND CAPEs

Never before in Covington was there such
a pretty selection assembled together. The
very latest New York fashions in all the
new seasons shades and materials; made Of
Trico, Canadian tweed gabardine and many
other hadsome materials. Prices range from
$500 to $3.50
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX

Showing the very latest Broadway fashions
in the new close-fitting waist effect, strict
" young mans model. The boys returning
from the army should see these new styles
first Handsome suits, $500 to $4,000.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
NEW BLOUSES

For spring, in pretty, dainty designs The
materials are wash satin, georgette, crepe de
chine. Some are beaded and others plain
tailored in the new suit shades and others.
Priced at $3.50 to $500.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
NEW WASH GOODS

Two hundred bolts new ginghams in beau
tiful patterns, 80 inches WIDE Such brands
as Red Seal, Amoskeag, Toiles Du Nord.
These brands are known to be the best.
Choice patterns, 35c yard.
SPRING HOSIERY
Gordon pure thread silk hose in all want
ed shades Double sole, heel and toe. VIII
give splendid wear $1.25 value, $1.O0 pair.
HOSIERY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Win give extra wear All sizes up to 10
years; 35c value, special at 25c pair
NOTIONS SPECIALS
]. & p Coats sewing thread .... &c
Crochet thread -.-..-------,--,,.,.- &c
150-pin box hair pins
Good pearl buttons, per dozen Be
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
FINE WASH VOILES

In all the new seasons shades. Beautiful
satin stripes and plaids, 40 inches wide
beautiful for street and evening wear. Toe
and S1.OO per yard. SO
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
NOVELTY NECKWEAR

New neckwear for spring. This depart
ment was never more complete. We are
showing all the new styles in Rushings,
collars, georgette and wash satins.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
NOTIONS SPECIALS

Gu Great dandhu
be
lin
big saving Join the crowds and buy needs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
ZEPHYR GINGHAMS

Fifty beautiful patterns in plaids and
stripes, silk-finish, 80 inches wide. City
prices 75c; special price, 45c per yard.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27

from famous Parision and American design
ers, To see them you will surely find the
hat you had in mind
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
SPRING MILLINERY

New. visions in
S prin g millinery.
An interesting col
lection of spring
h a t S, developed
along entirely new
lines. Picturesque
models from the
m o d ern period.
Smartest t y p e S
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
SHIMOSA NAINSOOK

Thirty-eight-inch wide snow-white, beau
tiful quality, silk finish SOC value, 85c yard
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
LADIES' FINE SHOES

Fifty pairs seasons latest fashion in high
shoes made of finest French kid, high and
low heels, patent leather, TAM dark gray,
pearl gray, field mouse, dark tan. Lasts A
to D These are the finest shoes carried in
town and are splendid bargains at the price.
$500 and $1,000 shoes, $3.50 a pair.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
MEMS SUITS
PAGE NINE

Good news for men. Just received big
shipment of spring suits for men and young
men from
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
CHILDREN'S DRESSES

We are sole agents for the famous Mary
Newton dresses for children. This make is
the best to be found and all garments Of
this label win give splendid wear We are
showing splendid selection in ginghams
and other dress materials, at prices from
$1.0O to $3.50. Sizes 2 to 16 IL years.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-02-27
SPRING HOSIERY

VIII give extra wear. All sizes up to 10
years; 35c value, special at 25c pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-28
Granite Hill Notes

Mrs. Louise Gray and Mrs Farvie
Lunt Of East Oriand, Miss r. M
Leighton Of Portland and Walter
Leighton of Bluehill have been visit
ing AT the home Of their brother,
Percy Leighton. called here by the
death of their sister, Mrs. Earl Wy
man of Augusta
Miss Mildred Chesley of Granite
Hill passed Thanksgiving with her
mother. Mrs. Eliza Chesley Of orth
Augusta
Two well known Granite Hill pao-
pie, Wilbur Reed and Ada GIBSON,
were married on Saturday evening,
Nov ~, at the Green street MeIho-
dist Episcopal parsonage by Rev,
". J. Layton. The happy couple
then took a trip to Richmond. MIR
and Mrs. Reed will reside at Gral--te
Hill. Their many friends unite IN
wishing them many years of happi-
ness.
Mrs Harvey vinal and son have
returned home from visit al Vinal-
haven
Mrs. Julia Gipson of Granite Hill
and Mrs. Abbie GiIberson of Barre
VT, We're guests Tuesday Of Mrs
Gipson's daughter, Mrs Thomas Nc
Donald of 10 North street, Angus
ia.
Miss Virginia Nj. Cox of Gardiner
was a guest tins week Of Miss Ber-
tina julia Gipson of Granite Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-28
RICHMOND

Mrs Martha P Favor. who has
been passing several months in Bos-
ton. has returned and will pass the
winter with her son, Z. P Favor,
Gardiner street.
The week Of Dec. to Dec IA win
be observed al the Baptist church
as Christian Enlistment week and
there will be speakers from out OF
, town each evening.
c. W Richards of Augusta was the
guest of relatives in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Scion ". Purinrpn
and daughter were visitors in All
gusta Thursday.
Earl Trott of Bath was the guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Yeaton Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Maurice Haynes Of
Bath. was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph E. Prey Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Hathorne are
entertaining Mrs. Hathnrnes niece
Mrs. J r. doyle of Br-ookiine. Mass
Ralph Gail, Fred Duren. Arthur II
Turner and Ernest J. Handford OF
Bath. passed Thursday in town
Mrs. J. F. Grant of Mexico, has
been passing few days as the gnest
of her sister, Mrs. Annie Springer
Mr E. E. Durand left Wednesday
for business trip to Boston.
DR.. Joseph M. Mansir of Bath
passed Thanksgiving with his fam
lily in town.
Mrs. Cora A. Osborne of Augusta
passed Thursday with relatives II
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph 7. Shepard
left Thursday for Bath. where they
will pass the wtn,er.
A telephone has been installed a.
the residence Of George I. Leavit-
IN the River road, telephone mum
Der 1913.
Frank Saunders Of Bath passed
Thanksgiving with relatives in town
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon F. SHEPARD
passed Thursday witA relatives ir
, Bath.
George S. P. Bremen has arrived
| home forth winter and has omen
I'D his home on the River road.
The Time of His Life" was given
by the Star Club at the Richmond
Opera House Thursday evening be-
fore large audience Cast of char
acters: Mr.. Bob Grey, leighton
Gardner; Mrs. Bob Grey, Isabelle
Randall; Tom Carter Mrs. Grey's
brother. Earle Preble; Mrs. Pete,
Wycombe. parsonage" Alice
Favor: Mr.. Peter wycumbe. a pes
sirnist with digestion. Harry L
Tarr; Dorothy Landon, secretly en-
gagged to Tom Carter. Mrs. II. L
Horne Mr.. James Landon. Sr.. Dor
othy's father; of peppery DISPOSE
ton n. l. Horne; Uncle Tom. an old
coiored butler. from the south, Free
man Wood; Officer Hogan. of the
Twenty Second street police station
Stanley Card.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-28

before IL goes into the city for its
run. Aside from its scenic beauty
and bewilderlng effects there i; a
clever New York cast and a hewitch-
ing brigade of stunning girls thai
execute their difficult march num-
bers and dance ensembles in true
artistic fashion. Some of the many
song hits are My Soldier Girl. +"
Just For YOU" Wrap Me Up In
a Bundle Of Love" "Jasper's Rag
time Band" That Dixie Wedding
Tune" and Wont You Be MY
Beau" Prices for this attraction 70
cents, 81 and $50 Seats on sale
Friday, Dec. at box office.-Adv.