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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22

Chicago, jim c2-POTATOE%Butt
Market unchanged
EGG-MaFket unchanged.
POULTRY-AEvs. unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22

DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kansas Ave
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22

New Orleans. Jan 2-C0TTON-Spot
steady, - points lower; middling, Sa-T5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22

Safety razor blades sharpened bette
than new, 25c-35c doz. Culver Hard
ware Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22
Local Mention
DR.. o. L. Erickson. e1o Mills BIdg.-Adv.

State Camp No. rs, Woodmen of
the World. will install recently elected
officers at a meeting this evening. An
oyster supper prepared by E r. Hayes
and John Baumgartner will be served
Plans and drawings for the new Ma
sonic temple will be shown to Master
Masons of Topeka and vicinity
Wednesday evening. January IS. Spe-
cial slides are being prepared in order
to give members some idea of the i'm
mensity of the structure. DR.. F. L.
Loveiand will deliver an address.
Casht paid for liberty bonds. John
kleinhans SGT Quincy. Phone 2Tsl ].
ADV.
More than 200 new members have
joined the American Legion since the
opening of the membership drive, jan
uary 5. according to John H. Bergen.
adjutant- The campaign will end with
a smoker celebration February 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22

lords Flowers satisfy Tel s27-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22

New York. JAN 22-COTTON-Spo
quiet; middIing, J9f0-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
BIG ULCER
ALI. HEALED

Here Is another letter that makes me
happy" says Peterson. of Buffalo zone
that would rather have than thousand
dollars
Money isn't everything in this world.
There is many a big hearted. rich man
who would give ell he has on earth 20 be
able to produce a remedy with such
mighty healing power as Peterson's ONT
ment. to sell at all druggists for IS cents
a large box"
Dear Sirs;-
Il was an untold sufferer from old run
ming sore and ulcers / had tried most
everything WITHOUT any relief from pain.
friend told me OF your wonderful ONT
ment and the first box took away the
pain that had not left me before In years,
and after using just nine dollars worth
OF the salve am cured. The ulcer was
. ineres by 6ia inches, is all healed and |
can walk. Never, never will | be without
Petersons again.
''You may use this TO recommend your
ointment. II you wish cannot say enough
TO praise T." Yours truly, Mrs Albert
Southcott. Medina, n. Y. Mail orders
dlled by Peterson Ointment Co. Inc, Buff
falo, N. Y.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
By HoLW oRTHY HALL

things. So I'm coming to you for your
honest opinion. and know you'll give
II to me do you think I'm quite
eligible?"
billiards. heart was In his mouth.
Why" he stammered. .at this par
ticular time-I can't advise YOU"
Now. don't be TOO cautious. . warned
the Doctor. I'm not asking you if
this is the best investment the world
mas ever seen-Tm asking if SIS rea-
sonably safe, as such thinss go, with
chance of something really good if your
best expectations work out as yon
tope."
billiards throat was dusty. and his
reply came with some difficulty.
In spite OF -. everything, you'd
you'd take my word for it. Doc
tori"
Yes. would. and I've got Cullen
aud my own daughter to agree with
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

A missing suspender button often
leaves a man in suspense.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

of the trouble some time ago and took
some more of your Compound and was
soon all right again. ] always recon-
mend your medicine and you may pub
hsh my testimonial for the benefit of
other women. - Mrs. JULES ZERO, Jr..
II. /, Box 90, Casco, Wis.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made fromnativerootsa and herbs.
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and today holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
in this country, end thousands of vol
untary testimonials prove this fact.
il you have the slightest doubt that
Lydia e Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Till help you, write TO Lydia Il.
Pinkkam Medicine Co. (eoniidentialo
Lvrn, Mass, for advice. Your letter
VIII be opened. read and answered by q
woman, and held in strict confidence.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
Il You Need q Medicine
You Should Have The Best

Have vou ever stopped to reason why
It Is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotteng The
reason ID plain--the article did not fulfil
the promises of the manufactures This
epplies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy ID
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need Of it.
A prominent druggist says Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate 10 recommend, for in
almost every case il shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has SO large a
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success Of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp. Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulflls al.
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uric
nary troubles and neutrahzes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle or
Swamp Root by Parceis Post. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. X,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottles
Tor sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
Simple journalism.

The editor OF the BanO (Africa1
Daily News does not have trouble over
such matters as circulation or the
high cost Of paper. When he gets
a piece Of news he smo0ths Oft some
slabs Of wood, writes up the story ia
his best editorial style, and then gives
the slabs 70 his Office boy, who runs
OF with them and hangs them in con-
splcuous places so that he who runs
may read.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

me. Certainly I'll take your word for
it. Would you let me invest say s.. !.
seventy-five hundred dollars2"
Hilliard gulped.
Not now-no, sir"
Suppose I'd asked you week ago
before this miserable story began TO
go the rounds?
"Id have taken it then--perhaps,"
The Doctors eyes snapped.
You're retiring under fire - are
your"
mo, sir-dlgging in"
"Simply because of a fatherless re-
port?"
mo. its parents are pretty lively.
And the the recent developments
haven't been what we :. expected.
1t isn't on account Of the rumors that
/ can't let you in, Doctor-it's on ac-
count of the facts"
The Doctor remained silent until the
waiter had served them. and departed.
Then he locked keenIy across the
table.
Cullen isn't going to lose his
money, is~he?" 4
'..Not all Of it, anyway"
"Some of it?"
''You never can tell
"And are you obligated In any way
to make good his loss? You, person
ally, meanq Either lcgally or NOR
allyn
Hilliard sighed dispiritedly.
"Why, seeing that not one Of these
men ever saw the property, or knows
anything shout 1t. or about copper
mining in general except what told
them, feel morally responsible for
every cent that's lost. whether I've
any legal responsibility or NOT. That
is I'd make it good-if could. OF
course. I'm hoping that nothing will be
lost, but"
The Doctors eyes Frightened.
"Do Cullen and his friends under
stand that you hold yourself respon-
sible?"
4 think not. haven't said so to
them yet"
at isn't part Of your hargain7"
"No. sir"
They're paying you brilliant COM
plinent. then"
81 realize that fully" said billiard.
writhing. The Doctor toyed with his
fork.
You'd do the same for me, I sup
pose, II were one Of your groupY
''why, Of course-if you had been"
@You wouldn't advise me TO go into
II. you say, under present condltions7"
.'No, SIR, I wouldn't. ! wouldn't
permit IT."
II thought you wouldn't" The Doc
tor slipped a glass Of water thought
fully. "And that leaves me with sew
enty-fve hundred dollars ] still don't
know what to do with Well. II you
can think Of any reasonable use for 1t
within the next few weeks. let me
know. win your I'll keep it intact un-
N I hear from YOU"
Something N his tone snatched at
Hilliard's heart; be went white IS
paper
aDoctor Durantf"
The Doctor smiled slightly ANY
reasonable use, I said Any form q in-
vestnent that"
Hillard was practically t0ngue-tisd
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

he's got q representative out there on
the ground, SO that"
Harmon bit his lip. "a representa-
tive? When did that happenT'
NEARLY a week ago. It's about time
to hear from him. and then the goose
win be cooked"
The broker reflected diligently.
Haven't seen him today. have your"
"No: nes for nearly a week"
harmon sat back, and massaged
his forehead absent-mindedlv
"well--has this made much differ
ence TO your"
"How could # help it7" billiard
grimaced. "This isn't New York city
or o deaf and dumb asylum News
doesn't have to travel fast 10 make
the rounds. Everybody who's ever
heard 10y name knows It BIZ this time.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
Evea Of plants.

OF course we know that trees have
circulation, not Of blood but Of sap,
that goes upward In the spring and
downward in the autumn. 1t has
been demonstrated also that plants
have eyes, certain epidermal cells be-
ing really convex lenses filed with
clear sap that brings the light rays to
a focus somewhere within the cells.
These little lenses are able to form
images just as the eyes Of insects do.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

ana III telephone to the Information
clerk from the Kirk where he can
reach me. He's sure to be IN around
i've or half past
Il hope So Harmon swung his
heavy bag to the brass-iined counter.
and tossed out a dime with philan-
| thrapic gesture which made the ar
tendant glare at him. "NNho IN thuu.
der is he. anyhow"
Hilliard had reason to be retieen,
with his facts. and he ?referred NOT
to be too specific at tbs outset.
Hes law student-7tB old friend
Of the Cullens, He's looking after
some Of their interests. IN one way
and another"
"Oh Working m practice Well
the way he's bombaralng me WITH
fresh letters. you'd think he was on
congressional investigating committee
Sayi There's one thing ia like 10 find
/ out-how'd he know I'm IL the thing?
You didn't tell anybody. did your Our
agreement"
Hiniard was guiding him to the
street.
"Wec, he probably got hold Of your
name when he wrote to some law cor.
respondents Of his 10 Butte about the
property; and they looked It up for
him I'd Judge they must have gone
into it rather thoroughly"
"Thev did Humphl" The brokers
tone held less of rancor and more dis,
appointment than EIlHard would have
expected, "And they made an unfa-
vorable report on 1t, did theyY
Unfortunately for you, they
did . as you very well know"
Harmon turned ON him sharply.
what do you mean unfortunately
for me'?"
billiard turned into wide door
way
we go In here why. IT puts the
quietus on any last hope of yours
that there's still some business To he
done in Syracuse doesn't it2 ! should
think that's about as plain as day
| light"
fiapmon's hrows went up.
"Wh-a-t?" he said. and then
| promptly, "Oh. yes--of course. but
you've been such live wire from
! start 70 finish. thought the harder
the proposition the better you'd"
''Oh, don't make me wish | hadn't
taken the trouble to meet voui" snap-
ped billiard He slipped into the FIRST
unoccupied booth: Harmon followed
him stupidIv 1.-THE things done for
and Won know It Don't net so limo
cont. Mr. Harmon-it isn't hecomlng
TO you. end Il isn't helpful 70 me We
are in position to talk English. !
should imagine.
Harmon's eyes were very small and
bright.
whats ne been saying around
here?"
Saying It's fake promotion. What
else would he say? He's quite intel
ligenf That's why it's unfortunate for
| you. and that's why we don't need 70
fool ourselves any further-isn't itT'
AS Harmon removed his hat. he an
| Feared to be somewhat warmer than
the temperature warranted. His round
face was now preternaturally blank !;
but his urbanity had increased until
he was on the verge of fawning
$50 he's been giving ou a pretty
bad story. has hep
"0nly the bare facts And If Won
don't know It already, III tell you that
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
just as Advertised.

City Dweller-I do believe the
world Is reforming,
Suburbanite-On what theory do
you base your ideas.
City Dweler--I bought lot In the
country today that was as near 10 the
railroad station AS II was advertised
and 1t wasn't under water Houston
Post
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

W q > So W e q X 4
couldn't do anything
i foun q a book
about Lydia E. Pink
b a ms Vegetable
G o m p un d SO
thought I would i.y
1t, and after taking
it / soon felt bet
ter. That was fif-
teen years ago and
I have felt well ever
since except that I
had a SLIGHT attack
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02

vlsitor-Have you any eEhalntiona
OF a deleterious nature In your houss1
Host-No. but If You wait awhfls I
wiz send out and get you soma.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-07-02
TOO WEAK TO
DO ANYTHING
ASeriOus Feminine Illness Remedies
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Casco, Wis.-'.Aftert the birth each
of my children had displacement and
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
Long Fight
Still Ahead
On Platform,

San Francisco. June 30.-The demo-
cratic platform still was in embronic
stage, but with prospects OF presenta-
ton tomorrow to the convention when
the platform builders reassembled to-
day.
Although many minor planks had
been virtually settled, some in princi-
pie only and others in phraseology as
we'll, most of the troublesome major
problems remained unsolved when the
subcommittee of nine preparing ten
tative draft reconvened today.
Spirited Debate Looms.
By afternoon or night. Chairman
Carter Glass said, it was hoped to go
finally before the full, commtite where
long spirited discussion was In pros
pect with a late session tonight,
leaders hoped to be able to bring tho
completed product before the conven-
tion tomorrow.
The league of nations and prohibi-
ton remained the big barriers to agree
ment. Adjustment of the league ques-
ton, however, was said to be in FAIR
way Of realization. some OF the sub
committee were optimistic over pros
poets of harmony on this fundamental
dispute. They had "slept'on' admins
tration and other proposed pianks
Continued on Page Five.)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
Bryan Says
DRY" Fight Fl
just Begun,

San Francisco, June 80. = w. J..
Bryan, in fighting mood speaking
at breakfast gathering today, ex-
pressed his dissatisfaction with the
wet and dry situation before the
resolutions committee, said that he
expected to fight in the convent L,
and hoped to gain distinction as a
reviser of platforms"
Il have, no hope of glory as a writ
er of the democratic platform" he
said, Il am member of the resolu-
tions committee but not one of the
sacred nine. But tell you they know
now that this issue cannot be settled
in committee room.
"It takes only one man to bring
in minority report, and there is
that one man on the resolutions con-
mittee. l came here as a delegate
from Nebraska, to take the case be-
fore the thousand other delegat as
assembled here, and let them ans
we'd
Il came here to do what I can for
people, not to see what can get peo-
pie to do for me, If 1 can help this
world to Danish alcohol and after
that to Danish war, and if 1 can do
that, no office, no presidency, can
offer the honors that will be mine.
1.-THE bible says that One, with
God, shall chase thousand y" said
Mr.. Bryan, ''and that's about the mum
ber l have to fight. 1t says that two
shall put ten thousand to flight and
am looking for the other man"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
Drake Is Returned
To Corvallis After
He Visits Sheriff

julius Vernes most marvellous me.
chanical depletion must taken second
place when compared to the accom-
plishments of Francis Drakes bor-
rowed auto, according to his story to
Sheriff w. I. Needham, Tuesday.
Drake, who has been wanted by
county officials on a charge of auto
mobile theft, was arrested Tuesday aft
arnoon when he appeared at Sheriff
Needham's office and demanded suit
case which had been left in an aban-
doned car found near this city, Satur-
day.
The young man was returned to
Corvallis, Wednesday morning by
Sheriff Warfield of Benton coun.y
where he will face charges concerning
theft of car from Corvallis, Satur-
day. Saturday afternoon this car was
found near the college city, having
been stripped of three tires, license
plates. a spotlight and tools.
Abandoned Car Fast.
According to Drake, he and a corn.
panion drove borrowed machine
from Aberdeen, Washington, to New
port, returning by way of Corvallis. Al
Corvallis, brakes borrowed machine
acquired tire trouble and he claims
that they left the machine by the road
side and started to Portland, securing
a ride from an autoist driving Cali
fornia car. When they had passed
Salem, the young man claims that his
deserted car was found by them stand
ing along the road side. In addition
to making the trip to Salem, the eli
terprising machine had acquired thret
different tires. spotlight, Oregon IL
cense rlatss ard Ut herse eauipment
Drake claims that he went at once
to Portland in order to secure spin
die for the renegade machine. In the
meantime, the abandoned car attract
ed attention and Deputy Sheriff Bert
Smith went out and brought in the
car, reporting the license plates and
other equipment later identified by the
owner of the Corvallis machine
brakes companion has not been To-
Gated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
Ex-Serpice Man
Stabbed In Riot
At Political Meet

Dillon, Mont, June 30 Frank
Jones' an ex-service man was stab
bed and seriously injured today in Il
disturbance which followed efforts of
citizens of this town to break up a
meeting held outside the city limits
at which former United States Attor-
ney b. K. Wheeler endorsed by the
non-partisan league for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor, was
the principal speaker
Ed Cushing, barber of this town
was arrested and charged with stab
bing Jones.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
willamette Wins
Honors At Seabeck

Scoring 3s poi-ts for the local ins"-
tuition, Representatives of willamette
university who attended the arnua'
saabeck college mems conference. re-
turned to Salem with the pennant tor
highest honors in athletics, track meet
swimming contests and field day.
washington state college scored 80
points carrying off second honors'
Noble Noodle won the tennis cup,
and Noodle and his team mate Hugh
Donev. Sere victors in the doubles
According to those who have been
waxing the annual trip to the confer
snce. this years event surpassed all
,revious ones in every detail. The ,n-
tructors. they say were especially
good So,
Willamette had the second largest
,yu,ber of delegates at the confer
.nce. 2s men being in attendance. The
--nivers.ty Of washington. with SS rep
reesntatfves had the large representa-
sion
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
Balloting Is
Expected to
BeT'hursday

San Francisco. June 30.-Ballot-
ing on the candidates for the demo
cratic nomination who are placed
before the convention today will
probably be taken Thursday immedi-
ately after the platform has been
disposed of by the convention.
At noon today by San Francisco
time the democratic national con-
yention was on the business of hear
ing nominating speeches. Senator
Owen of Oklahoma had been placed
in nomination and speakers were
ready to make nominating speeches
for all the other candidates excepting
William G. McAdoo, whose name by
last minute change in arrangements
was not to be presented.
First Woman Speaks
At the close of Governor Broughs
seconding speech there was another
Owen demonstration which the band
helped out again.
Mrs Susan F. Fitzgerald of Mas
sachusetts. the first woman to make
a seconding speech in the convention,
vention stood and paid her a tribute
with applause and cheers Mrs. Fitz-
gerald, gowned in plain blue dress,
stood smiling at the desk as the band
played "Oh. You Beautiful DOLL
When the noise quieted down, she
began her speech in clear distinct
voice
Arkansas yielded to South Dakota
and U. S. G. Cherry of Sioux Falls,
$ D., presented the name of James
W. Gerard, former ambassador 70
Germany.
Cummings Named
Cherry proposed that they nomi-
nate such a man as Gerard for the
top of the ticket and another for the
bottom of the ticket" and the con-
pention construed that as word that
Gerard was a vice presidential can
oidate as well. There was no second
ing speeches for Gerard and the roll
call of the states was called again.
California and Colorado passed, Con-
necticut was called and John s. Cros-
ny presented the name of National
chairman Homer s. Cummings.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
Navy Recruiting
InaFay,n Sections
To Be abandoned

Washington. June 0.-Following
complaints that recruiting actitvies OIL
the army and navy were tending 10
still further increase the existing Short
age of farm labor, Secretary Baker to-
day anytuncsd that steps had been
taken to rkayce to a minimum recruit
ing work n rural communities. En-
listments will be sought largely in
cities and urban districts, hereafter,
the secretary said.
Army officials denied today that
arm yrecruitinE had taken men from
the farms.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30

San Francisco. June 30.-Several
hours of debate failed today to bring
the platform subcommittee into fin
al agreement on the prohibition is
sue. With Secretary Colby leading
the fight for a light wine and beer
plank, the problem showed signs of
becoming the most troublesome facing
the little circle Of platform builders.
A canvass of sentiment soon after
the meeting began last night Is said
to have shown a majority sentiment
against any wet declaration but
when the subcommittee came form
ally to take up prohibition proposals
in the natural course of its delioera-
tions. 1t was decided to reopen the
whole subject.
Besides the plank offered By Sec
retary Colby. various wet declarations
in different form were suggested, ana
the drys also put forward set OF
proposals ranging from an ultra dry
declaration to a plain law enforce
ment promise.
In the subcommittee the councils
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-30
T woEIection
Contests To Be
Decided Today

Two contests growing out of the re-
cent Oregon primary are to be decided
by drawings here this afternoon-that
is if the parties to the contests are .suf-
ficiently interested in the laurels at
tached to the result to have the issue
decided. Both contests resulted from
the privilege accorded oregon voters
of writing in the name of candidates
on the primary ballot. One of the con-
tests is between r. E. L. Bedillion
and S. P. Pierce as democratic candt-
dates for the state legislature from
Coos and ry counties. The other
Icon' Teen Roy Raley' Joseph
e, e. Woodson as demo-
les for the legislature
md Umatilla counties.
Pierce were each ac-
lin the primary while
oodson received one
and Woodson are
nee for the legis-
cir respective dis