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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
How to Beautify a
Summer Soiled Face

It's really a simple matter to renovate
face soiled by sun, winds or dirt.
Ordinary mercolized wax, used like cold
cream, will transform the worst old COM
Plexion into one of snowy wilderness and
velvety softness- 1t literally peels off
the outer veil of surface skin, but so
gently. gradually, there's no discomfort.
The woTnout skin comes off, not in
patches, but evenly in tiny particles.
leaving no evidence of the treatment The
younger, healthier under-skin forming the
new complexion, is one of captivating
loneliness. One ounce of mercolized wax,
remove any tanned, Redeemed. pimpled,
freekied blotehy skin. Apply before
retiring, washing it off mornings.
Many skins Wrinkle easily with every
wind that blows. with heat worry. etc.
An excellent wrinkle remover. because it
tightens the skin and strengthens relaxed
muscles. is a wash lotion made as fol-
lows: Powdered saxolite, one ounce, dis
solved in witch hazetl. one-half pint This
solved in witch hazel. one-han pint. This
gives immediate results.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Carries Gospel
And Oil Stock
ToLwdon Folks
Now Enragcd Citizens Claim the Rev.
W. w. HoIyfieId Left Them Holding
Sack-Ask State to Help Find Him.

EnraGed Lyndon citizens have ap-
pealcd to the state blue sky depart
nent to aid in the search for the
Rev. W. W. Holyfield. The minister
brought not only the gospel to the
Osege county town, but likewise, they
say, big appetite and a high grade
line of conversation. He left $4,000
worth of questionable oil stock for
which the residents paid par, accord
ing to the latters' charges.
As he spread the word among mem
bers of his flock. the Rev. Mr.. Holy
field also is said TO have spread oil
propaganda. He made many calls,
stayed for a hearty chicken dinner
and usually concluded the stay by car
rying away the brothers or sisters
check for some stock. Now there is
hole in the ground where the minis
ter's company once started to drill. the
flock claims. There are also several
leases. These securities the Lyndon
investors are seeking to grab, Their
money is gone and the, community has
hired new preacher.
The Rev. Mr.. Holyfield was former
ly finance commissioner of Lawrence.
according to reports in Topeka. He
served two terms. left city politics a
little more than, a year ago and re-
Gently accepted a call to carry the
gospel-and. it is charged. wildcat oil
stock-to the Lyndon district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

director and Emory E. Fennell of
New York. and Miss Fannie Patton of
Topeka as teachers in the Buchanan
and Mckinley schools respectively.
Miss Waterbury has studied kinder
garten work at Columbia university.
Fennell also had special work at Co
lumbia university.
designations received by the board
were those of Miss Louise Klinken-
berg. Sumner school; Miss Mildred
Reynolds. Washington school; Miss
Opal Loveless, Potwin school; Miss
Lillian Sneller, who had been newly
elected to the high school commercial
department, and Miss Helen Butter
field. who had planned to return to
the Topeka schools this fall after two
years spent in war work in Washing
ton. D. c. Miss Klinkenberg resigned
because of ill health, and Miss Love-
less because of illness in her family.
Miss Sneller found employment else
where in Topeka that paid a higher
salary than the teaching position she
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
HIT HIM FROM BEHIND.
Bowman, Merchant Policeman, Makes
Charge Against PatroIman Plants.

NJ. NJ. Bowman, merchant police
man, in a statement issued Monday
declared that he was struck in the
back of the head with a revolver by
Patrolman Victor Plants while he
(Bowman) had his back turned
Bowman denied that he struck the
first blow. He said he went to police
headquarters early Sunday morning to
explain why H. c. Hess, his assistant,
was carrying a gun. He said Long
took offense and accused him of but
ting into police affairs and finally
Long took off his revolver and star
and wanted to fight.
Bowman said he declined and that
despite his refusal Long struck him.
Then, he said. officers grabbed him
and he had an opportunity to strike
only one blow, an uppercut which
hit Long in the jaw.
IT walked into police headquarters"
he said. Plants followed me and
struck me on the back of the head
with d revolver"
Bowman said he wasn't liked by
the police because they felt he knew
too much about their intimate rela-
tions" with police characters. Bow
man was still confined to his home
today. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
HOW TO bat THE RAT"
Crumbine Issues Instructions for Figh
on Rodents This Week.


on Rodents This Week.
Kansans are joining in the Bat the
Rat crusade declared for this week in
a recent proclamation by Governor Al
len. The drive on rodents is in keep
ing with bubonic plague warnings is
sued by the state and federal health
departments. It is also conducted as
4 food conservation measure.
DR.. S. J. Crumbine. secretary of the
state board of health, has urged a
poison campaign against rats In a
bulletin regarding plans for a success
full fight to reduce the Kansas rat pop
ulation. Doctor Crumbine gives the fol-
lowing instructions:
Kind of Bait-Three OF more kinds of
bait should be used. Each must be mixed
separately with barium carbonate One
kind of bait from each Of the following
classes should be used.
G) Meat or other animal substance:
such as Hamburg steak, sausage, canned
salmon. eggs or oysters.
(2l Fresh fruit or vegetable food: such
as. cantaloupe, tomatoes, green corn, baked
sweet potatoes. bananas. etc
90 Miscellaneous foods. milk or cheese,
peanut butter, bread, cake, cereals (Faw
or cooked.
How TO Mix-The barium carbonate must
he thoroly mixed with the bait. SO that
the rats cannot eat the smallest portion of
the bait without getting some of the barium
ca rbouate In the case of such substances
as Hamburg steak. cheese. etc. use one part
Of barium carbonate to four parts of bait.
Mix thOroly with n spoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
IT is ACTORS' DAY.
Harding, From Front Porch,
Entertains Entertainers.
Parade and Early Morning Fire
works on Program.

Marion, o., Aug. 24.-This was
theatrical day on Senator Harding's
front porch calendar and for the mo-
ment the center of the Republican
campaign stage was taken by a group
OF dramatic stars who came to present
picturesquely their pledges of support
ana 10 listen to a speech of apprecia-
ton by the nominee
A program of fireworks celebrating
the visit occupied most of Senator
Harding's day, but he reserved time
for conference on various aspects of
the campaign with Charles Evans
hughes. Republican presidential nomi-
nee -FOUR years ago. Mr.. Hughes came
at the senator's invitation and it was
said that many important subjects
were to be talked over before he
departed.
The delegation of actors and ae-
tresses was given the keys to Marion
for the day and in return arranged
versatile program of public diversion.
A parade thru the downtown section
behind special band of a hundred
pieces was before breakfast feature
but the Harding front porch. itself was
chosen as the stage for the stellar
stunt of the day.
Al Jolson, president of the Harding
and Coolidge Theatrical league, was
cast in the leading role to express to
Senator Harding in speech and song
the sentiments of the troupe. After
the nominees response voicing his APP
probation. the entire company, in
Guiding Senator and Mrs. Harding,
were invited to a chicken dinner at a
farm just outside the city. line of
flag draped automobiles had been pro-
vided for the delegation by the Marion
Civic association and the Marion club
was their host at breakfast. The
front porch call was timed for shortly
before noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Casner Cos Seven Years.
HANGS ON ADJOURNMENT.
II Final. NJ. V. B. Van De Mark Loses
State Senatorial Nomination.

If returns from Cloud county Off
Gals show the local canvassing board
adjourned sine die, it will cost NJ. V. B.
Van De Mark the state senatorial
nomination. If the board is in session
been taken, the Concordia man will
win over Senator Gulick of Scandal.
On the face of present official re-
turns Senator Gulick has been renom-
mated by five votes. An error in the
Cloud county returns has been found
which would cause Van De Mark to
win by 95. But the correction cannot
be made if the local canVassing board
has adjourned sine die. Affidavits of
Cloud county officials are being sought
by the state canvassing board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

has answered that he will do this in
his own time and in his own way. and
has indicated that he will first give
it to the public.
Democratic leaders here contend
that contributions to the state con-
gressional district. county and town
ship funds as WE'LL as personal eX-
penditures by individuals should be
counted as part Of the general finan-
cial effort to secure victory in No
vember, and that if these are included
the aggregate Republican fund might
reach the figure of SIS. zoe, 900 men
Toned by Cox
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Watermelon Shoot Today.

The Topeka Gun club was to hold
a watermelon shoot on the range at
the Boys Industrial school north of
the city this afternoon. The men are
as evenly matched as possible and the
schedule is so arranged that every
man will win or lose a watermelon.
The melons will be ice cold. Each
member is urged to bring his wife
or sweetheart to watch the fun and
enjoy the feast There is a shady
grove near the range. where the nom
contestants can watch the shoot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Naomi Casner Was Mother at
the Age of IA.
Then Her Father Brought Her
to Further Shame.
SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS
Ed Casner, so, Pleads Guilty to
Improper Relations.
Wichita Man Was Young GirPs
First Betrayer.

-Four years ago four children of Ed
Casner. Topeka 1aborer. whose wife
left him, were taken into Juvenile
court by Kate and Kilmaurs King,
humane officers. Later, three of them
were placed in the hands of foun-
ding society.
One. a girl. then only IA years of
age, was in delicate condition That
was Naomi Casner. The Kings at that
time endeavored to drag a confession
out of the girl. She refused to name
her betrayer.
The girl gave birth TO the child at
Crittenton home. Then She disap-
peared. From time to time the Kings
saw Naomi, who was a pretty girl.
Then a Second Child.
One day last month the Kings
learned that Naomi had been picked
up by city health authorities for medi-
cal examination: Inquiries developed
the fact that she had given birth to
another child. She was found dis
eased and is nowlat the women's in
dustrial farm at Lansing.
Again the Kings asked the girl con-
corning her betrayer. This time she
told. She said that the father of one
of her children was her own father,
Ed Casner. and stated that for three
wife to him. A Wichita man was
named as the father of the other
child
Meantime, Ed Casner left Topeka
A son, Clifford. who was arrested, was
accused of spfriting Ed Casner out of
the city. Finally Ed Casner was
caught by officers at Lexington, Mo.
He was brought to Topeka.
Casner Gets Seven Years.
Today, accompanied by officers, Ed
Casner, so. pleaded guilty TO the
charge preferred against him by his
daughter. He was sentenced to seven
years in state prison by Judge George
H. Whitcomb.
He is the father of seven children.
When his wife left him three of the
children were old enough to look out
for themselves. He doesn't Know
where the other three are. They were
adopted by families living out of the
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
INCREASE SCHOOL TAX LEVY
Will Provide for Teachers Raise and
~BuIIding improvements.

VIII Provide Tor Icachcrs' HafSe and
~BuiIding Improvements.
The tax levy for school purposes
was increased from SIS mills to 1f.2
mills by the board of education which
met Monday. The increase in salaries
of teachers and the enlarged building
and playground program have made
the increase necessary. Any new
buildings which the school board
erccts will be paid for by tax levy
rather than by issuance of bonds.
The re-appointment of w. E. Nc
Clelland to the high school commercial
department was approved by the
board. McClelland resigned in the
spring to accept a teaching position in
Idaho, but decided to return to To-
peka. other appointments announced
Monday were those of Miss Dorothy
Waterbury of Boston. as kindergarten
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

had accepted in the commercial de-
partment of the high school. Mrs
Butterfield will remain in. Washington.
The contract for new sidewalk at.
Lincoln school was let to the W. S
Fulton company. and work will be
completed before the opening OF
school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
MISS GRAHAM LEAVES $4,000.
Entire Estate Goes to Sister of For
MGR Topeka School Teacher y

The will of the late Miss Lola Gra-
ham. Topeka grade school principal,
whose body was found in a lake in
Colorado recently. was filed for pro-
bate today in the office of Probate
Judge Ralph H. Cav. Miss Graham
left her entire estate. valued at s12,-
600, TO Effie s. Graham. la sister and
. well known Topeka club woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
HOOVER COMING TO TOPEKA.
Will Speak Here In OctobC< - Soc
operative Marketing.

Herbert Hoover has promised the
state boa; d of agriculture he will come
to Topeka in October for a speech on
cooperative marketing. He will talk
at a big farmers meeting here.
Hoover had planned to talk during
the meeting of the, state board in
January. 1919. but at that time was
unable to make the trip. He has sent
assurances that he will come 10 Kansas
this fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
BOTH ARE SURE
VIII Hays Says Cox Charges
VIII Be Boomerang.
Has Everything Ready for the
Senate Probe.
DEMOS CONFIDENT OF COX
Declare Their Leader Has sthe
Goods" on G. 0. P. 81
Both Sides Realize Supreme I'm
portance of New Issue.

New York Aug. 24.-Utmost con-
fidence was expressed by Chairman
Hays and members of the Republican
national committee who are meeting
here today that not only will Governor
CoX's charges of a SIS, 100000 G.. o. Z.
fund be disproved by the senate inves-
tigation at Chicago next week but
that the result will be disastrous to his
candidacy.
Democratic leaders were equally
confident Cox has the goods" Cox
had long telephone conversation yes
terday afternoon with Chairman
White of the Democratic committee.
in the course of which it is understood
athe governor gave White the essential
data upon which the charges have
been based. 1t was learned the evil
dence has been gathered under the
personal direction of the candidate
cratic national headquarters have pro-
fessed ignorance of the exact char
acter Of this evidence.
Regarded as Important.
The tremendous Importance Of the
senate committees action and its pos
sible vital results We're Acknowledged
in both camps. It was recalled that
the final elimination of Gen. Leonard
Wood and Governor Lowden at the
Republican national convention was
attributed to the revelations made be-
fore the senate commit; ee regarding
the size and character of their finan-
sfal backing +
In answer to the senate cornmittee's
invitation to supply the evidence, Cox
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Cards of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere ap-
probation to our many friends and
neighbors for the many and various
kindnesses they bestowed upon US and
for the most beautiful floral offerings
during the recent illness and death of
our father and husband.
MRS J. 1. HARTLEY
Adv AND FAMILY.
New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans. Aug. 24-COTTON-Spo
quiet: middling, 30 lower: middling. S1-5O.
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at Taylor's grove. Families will bring
basket dinner and coffee will be served
free. The May sisters will furnish music.
Talks will be made by local speakers.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ruth, Queen Esther circle will be held at
Gage park this evening. All members are
trance at o'clock with basket lunches.
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mathews and their
mother. Mrs. NJ. L. Mathews, of Woodbine,
Ia, are the guests Of Mrs. Della McMaster.
The Frank Hale. O H. DyaI, Henry
Dietrich and Frank. Merilett families re
turned last night from Colorado. They
made the trip by motor and were gone
two weeks.
A NJ. Petro & Son. Druggists-Adv.
Tom Baker. Of the Graham clothing COM
pany, is in St Joe for a few days.
The Rev. f. NJ Paddleford of Erie.
Kan. will be in charge of the funeral
Paddleford was formerly pastor OF the
Kansas avenue Methodist church.
Mrs. o. D. Bailey and children. Clyde
and William, OF Kansas City. No, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. Black 1910
s. R. Dexter. undertaken. Lady as
sistant. s23 Kansas ave.-Adv.
Grow" Robb who was injured last
on him. is recovering and was able to be
down Mt the barn to inspect a load of
mules this morning,
n
skinned nose. cut fingers. cracked rib and
o.l,cr minor injuries sustained when an
automobile ran into his horse and car
rage last Sunday. near Gage park The
aHtoiSt took all the blame for the collision
which threw Lukens out. and promised
70 nay damages. but did not offer to take
Lukens to his home, a distance of four
Lost,.d keys. ring silver tag. oYner's
name Leave Mt Petro' S--Adv-
Mrs. W. 4. Black. 1910 Quincy street. en-
tertained wednesday, from 80 to >
o'clock in honor of her daughter Melva's
birthday anniversary. The following chill
lren were present: Doris Finch, Evelyn
Williams. Alberta GurtIer. Bertha Sexton.
Mariellen Sheetz. Relnah Wheeler. Mildred
Afellinger. Marie Miller, Virginia Boues.
Rernadette ArkenburE. Lucy Marshall.
Evedell Wheeler. Ada bearing. cleo Black.
Vivian Gillispie. Cleon Richmond. Layora
Burke. Clyde Bailey. Jewell May Rich
mond. William Railey. Mrs. BYRON Long
assisted Mrs Black in entertaining.
Old Settlers, day. Thursday. AuC- ~. at
Granville in Taylor'S grove. Bring your
dinner Coffee served free. Music in af-
ternoon by the May sisters of Topeka.
Soma local speakers--Adv.
Keep your eve our window and store
displays. A. NJ Petro & Son, druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

The final meeting Of the season of the
Mothers conference and Children's clinic
was held this morning at the Community
house. The meetings of late have been
better attended, the mothers becoming
aware of the advantage of these free con-
fereEces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

I was healed" (signed) Mrs. Jas.
s. Scott. Go R. Jones, Route 2,
Hannibal, Mo-, Dec. 70, 1919.
These fragrant emoIlients are all
you need for all toilet purposes.
Soap to cleanse and purify. Oint-
ment to soothe and heal, Talcum 70
powder and perfume.
sAzpis ZasA Free By Nal Address 'sczssezra Lab
erat9ftss. Dept 4, EAidsa -. Anaa" Sold ever
Ehsrs. Soap Sc Ointment Is and soc. TAicum re
- Cuticura Soap shavea without mug.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

Later it got on the other
hand and spread to my
arms, face and neck. The
eruption itched badly.
Il began using Cuti-
cura and when l had used
four cakes of Soap and
three boxes of Ointment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
North Topeka News

Items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store, or telephone Eleanor
KlmbaH, 1891 after o'clock. Other
hours, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

Granville will celebrate Old Settlers
day on Thursday, August 26, with a picnic
at Taylor's grove. Families will bring
basket dinner and coffee will be served
free. The May sisters will furnish music.
Talks will be made by local speakers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

A meeting of the North Topeka Civic
club will be held this evening at the Com
munty house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

stalk of com IL feet high IS exhibited
at the Shawnee State bank. 1t was raised
by Jack Shafer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

The regular monthly meeting of the
Ruth, Queen Esther circle will be held at
Gage park this evening. All members are
urged to be present at the Gage park en-
trance at 6 o'clock with basket lunches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
ECZEMA IN RASH
CUT|CURA HEALS
On Hands, Arms, Face and
Neck. Itched Badly.

Eczema broke out in rash then
in vatery blisters on my right hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

E. D. HartzeII-Rossville, Kan.
St. Marys Tire Shop-St. Marys, Kan.
]. F. Wamego, Kan.
Bryan & Springer-Delia, Kan.
John B. Gerber-Meriden, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

Davies Motor Co.-Perry, Kan.
C. T. -Williamstown, Kan.
Motor Co., OskaloOsa, Kan.
Dover Garage-Dover, Kan.
F. ]. Kidman-AubErn, Kan.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-23
NOTICE.

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New Britain herald., 1920-12-23
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 Telephone 765. -. Dear Doctor, please use the follow ing:
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ORDER OF NOTICE.

Superior Court, Hartford County. Charles W Cowdrey
  Mary R. Cowdrey STATE OF CONNECTICUT. COUNTY OF HARTFORD. e. Dec. 22. A. D. 1920. Upon the Complaint of the Said Charles W. Cowdrey. praying for reasons therein set forth for a divorce and custody of minor child. now pending before the Su- perior Court in and for Hartford County. to be held on the first Tuesday of January. A. D., 1921.
 It appearing to- and being found by, the subscribing authority. that the whereabouts of the defendant is unknown to the plaintiff.
 ORDERED, that notice of the institution and pendency of said complaint shall be given the defendant by publishing this order in the New Britain Herald. a newspaper published in New Britain, once a week, for two successive weeks, commencing on or be- fore Dec. a, 1920.
 LuCIUS P. FULLER.
 Assistant Clerk of said Court.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-23

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New Britain herald., 1920-12-23

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 Lawyer & Yuon. Tel. S93-5. 12-23-4dx