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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

Ask mother aunt grandmother they will tell folks
they have known who cured of the distressing painful
diseases which womens lives by taking Dr. Perces
Favore Prescription which sold by druggists in both fluid and
tablet form. What say:
Hannibal Mo"In my early married life when in need of
tonic found Dr. Pece Favorite Prescription to be just the
medicine for my glad add my testimony to the thou
sands of others who have been helped by this best of womens
medicnes."-MRS. M. THOMPSON, 1913 S. Eighth St.
Leavenworth, Kans-"I all rundown from complication
of diseases My next door neghbor recommended Dr. Pier
Favorie Prescription because she had taken it with fine results
decided take it, and after taking bottles of the medicine
entirely WELL felt like life. 1t is surely fine med
cine"-AIISS FRANCES G. LIENHARDT, 772 Seneca ST.
ST. Louis Mo."Dr Perce medicines that have had
beneficial have taken the Favore
Prescription for general weakness and when and suffer
ing with and ruthfuly has done
good than any medicine have TAKEN
The pleasant Pellets very good regulate the system and
aid much keeping in good healthy state
always glad speak good for Dr. Pierces Medicines
MRS. AMELIA THORN, 1904 John Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
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Novelty.
Outside of the last act. this bill shows
a lot of things that will interest you. OF
course Ruth roland has a terrible time in
her serial and we left her all pinched
never'thin' by the detuctives. The first
that help get the show started out right
Arthur is an exceptional wire artist, does
little stallirg, and gets thru with several
about. Kelly and Post, accompanied by
large trimmed glasses, much 'averdue
In DOGGY. These two fellows put over
several rather time-worn songs with
lot of dexterity and scored. Harry kahne
seen, outside of the famous Jap, who does
act along the same lines. Il do not mean
that Harry in any way copies the Jap, but
his act suggests the same. He completely
surprises every one with his wonderful
mind concentration. Gosh, I have a nard
things at once. You must see this act to
appreciate its goodness. On the fourth
of a better act Art SLIDER is an artist.
His conception of the bashful boob is clean,
legitimate, talented and brainy artistry:
SLIDER is capable of bigger things. and
hope to hear from him in a larger field
some day. He confided in me one time
and announced an aspiration TO do better
earnestly, to boob his self all up, and make
silly jokes and sing songs. but he yearns
missus is so clever. A corking Straight
and feeder for Arts carefully arranged
material. she Is possessed OF Sucn ex-
cellent stage department. On the last spot
were two-a female impersonator and her
partner. oh, well, just two more. of that
vast army. And the whole world knows
what I think I am sure you Will like this
offering Jack Wilson is taking care of for
the first half It's easy vaudeville and
General News.
If one is seeking entertainment of most
any kind Topeka theaters offer it in huge
chunks this week. Bob Mack and his
wonderful tent show are the lot at
Seventh and Jackson streets. and while
1 did not get to see it last night l have
it this day that a mighty clever organiza-
ton is handing out stock drama to- the
satisfaction of all who went down there
last night. And I'll bet a lot of folks
marveled at the layout. 1t is rather hard
to believe that first class, fully equipped
theater can be put together right under a
tent, but Bob Mack and Hugo Miller have
done all of this. recommend this to those
seeking the good old days Of real stock
The Orpheum has Constance Binney in
"Erstwhile Susan" and that great photo
play, THE Birth of a Race" Is proving
good at the Isis. This is one week IN which
you can find most anything you have a
craving for in the theater. And / guess
that win be about all. N. S. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
PIERCE LEAVES THE Y. NJ. C.
Topekan to Enter Campaign Work In
New York

PlERCE LEAtES The n. Nj. &. A.
Topekan to Enter Campaign Work In
New York.
Clifford Pierce, secretary of the
state Y. NJ. c. A. has announced his
resignation, and his intention to leave
Y. M c. A work after twenty years
of service for the organization. His
announcement was made before the
meeting of the executive committee of
the Y. NJ. C. A. Monday. Pierce ex-
poets to become associated with Ward,
Hill, Pierce and Wells of New York,
specialists in directing financial cam
paigns, after September L when his
resignation will take effect. With his
family he will reside in Stockton, N. Y,
his former home. His successor has
not been appointed. w. w. Bowman,
chairman of the executive committee,
announced.
Pierce has been in Y. NJ. c. A. serv-
ice in Kansas for thirteen years. His
first work in Kansas was in 1907 when
he supervised the erection of the Y
NJ. c. A. building at Fort Leavenworth
and organized an association there.
He was secretary of the Leavenworth
Y until 1909, when he accepted the
same office in the Wichita, Y. NJ. c..
A, where he remained until 1917 when
he became state secretary, succeeding
John Z. Manley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
SCREENS AID MEMORIAL DAY.
Pictures of Graves of Yanks in France
To Be Shown at All Movies.

New York, May 1S.-With co-opera-
ton of Gov. H ]. Allen and authorize
ton of the Graves Registration bureau
at Washington, pictures of the Ameri-
can graves in France will be thrown
on the screens of motion picture
houses turnout Kansas on Memorial
day.
A large number of these pictures
are supplied by the American commit
tee for devastated France in whose
district in the Department of the
Aisne are found many of the thirty
six American military cemeteries in
France. These cemeteries are visited
frequently by members of the COM
mittee and the graves are always
found covered with flowers and kept
in perfect condition by the returning
French refugees whose love and re-
spect for the American soldier is deep
felt and permanent.
Thru the many film companies who
during the month of April have been
photographing scenes in France and
thru the American committee for dew
astated France the relatives and
friends of the fallen heroes will be
able in a sense to visit the last resting
places of their dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the Columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


May 1S, 1895.
On account of the prospective failure in
this years wheat crop and the consequent
advance in the price of flour. the Topeka
1 pakers nave advanced ans price OF o5ea 10,
advance in the price of their bread, and
the French bakery and smaller shops have
agreed to put up the price. Bread which
had been selling three loaves for 10 cents
will now be sold for 5 cents loaf, six
loaves % cents. Bread which has been
selling two loaves for cents will now be
three for 10 cents.
Miss Ummethum of Leayenworth is the
guest of Miss Madge 5uhnson. Miss John
son, Miss Mabel Johnson, Miss Ummethum
and Miss Rossington are spending the day
in Kansas City.
Mrs. Abram Hammitt, Miss Crosby and
Miss Sallie Crosby have issued Invitations
for reception May %.
Orris McNary has returned to Talequah
|. T., after a stay of two weeks at his
home here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
FAVORABLE GROWING WEATHER
j. C. Mothers Weekly Crop Report
Causes Spirit of Optimism.

Favorable growing weather during
a large portion of the last week is re-
ported by J. c. Mohler, secretary of
the state board of agriculture, in his
weekly statement of crop conditions.
Improved weather conditions have re-
suited in a spirit of optimism, he de-
clares.
Weather favorable to wheat grow
ing is reported from the greater por-
ton of the state. Rains have fallen
in most of the counties, altho reports
from the flint hill district are to the
effect that pastures are not filling rap
idly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
AGED FARMER is SUICIDE.
Used Stick to Pull Trigger of Shotgun
That Ended His Life.

Olathe, Kan. May 1s.-Scott Rudy.
a bachelor. II years old, ended his life
Monday morning by shooting himself
at his farm seven miles south of
Olathe. Rudy discharged a shotgun
by pressing the trigger with stick.
Ill health is given as the cause of
suicide.
Rudy lived with a brother, Taylor,
and a sister, Mamie, "a years old.
none of whom ever married. The
three lived as recluses and were re-
puted to be wealthy, owning nearly a
section of land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
IS INFANT CHESS CHAMP.
Eight Pole Defeats Twenty
Experts in Three Hours.

a little Polander S years old, who has
won fame as a chess marvel, justified
reports of his ability on Sunday by
defeating twenty elderly experts of
the Palais Royal Chess club in a
simultaneous tournament.
The tournament lasted three hours
and the little fellow presented an I'M
usual appearance as he trotted about
the tables which were almost as tall
as he. Samuel has been playing chess
for three wears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
SOLDIER TO SUCCEED HERR?
Lieut.. A. S. Bigelow of Hiawatha May
Head Hutchinson Reformatorv.

Lieut.. A. S. Bigelow of Hiawatha has
been urged as a possible successor to
]. N. Herr as superintendent of the
state refornatory at Hutchinson.
Herr has resigned following demands
from the state board of administra-
ton.
Formal appointment of new super
intendent for the Hutchinson institu-
ton will be made in a few days. Herr
was appointed to the job in 1918 fol-
lowing the ousting of NJ. F. Amrine
as head of the reformatory. Heirs
home is in Medicine Lodge. He served
as a member of the state legislature
in 1911-13
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
CLAIM ANOTHER F'EUD VICTIM.
Head of Chicago Stock Yards Labor
Crowd Badly Beaten In.

Chicago, May 1S.-The latest vic
tim of Chicago labor feuds is John
Kikulski, head of the stock yards la
Dor council, who today was in a hos
pital suffering from wounds, regarded
as probably fatal.
He was beaten and shot about mid
night last night on his way home from
a labor meeting. Recent charges and
counter-charges of embezzlement were
said to have caused bitterness among
stock yards labor leaders and were be-
lieved responsible for the attack.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
MUST DROP THEIR TITLES.
At Same Time War Workers Must
Shed Army Uniforms.

Washington, May 1S.-The privilege
of wearing army uniforms and use of
military titles. accorded during the
war to officials of charitable and So
cial organizati lions, is Withdrawn by
the war department.
Secretary Baker in a letter to the
American Red Cross, 7. M. c. A, Y.
w. C. A, National Catholic War coun-
Gil, Jewish Welfare board, Salvation
Army and American Library associa-
ton. asks that use of the uniforms
and titles be discontinued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
ARE SUPPORTING DIR. BUTLER.
Kansans, Alumni of Columbia O., In
iect New Element in Campaign.

New York, May 18.-Kansas alumni
of Columbia university are Joining
with others in every state to further
the campaign for the Republican pres
idential nomination of the president
of the university, Nicholas Murray
Butler.
actively participating in Doctor But
ler's campaign to win the Republican
nomination are: Fremont Miller. En-
poria; Oscar H. Werner. Arlington,
and A. ]. Cutler of Mcpherson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
WANT PLACES IN OLYMPIAD.
Army Men at Funston Begin Tryouts
For Military Teams

Junction City, Kan, May 1s.-Fifty
Camp Funston athletes began COM
peting yesterday for places on the
teams that will represent the United
States army in the Olympic games
this summer. Track and field ath-
letes. boxers, wrestlers and swimmers
are entered in the competitions, which
will continue all week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
TO PLAN s5TH REUNION.
Members OF Kansas-Missouri Division
VIII Meet Here Friday.

Officers and members of the Thirty
fifth division will meet friday night in
Representative hall to discuss the
holding of a divisional reunion. 1t is
the plan of a number of officers to
hold the Thirty-fifth gathering in To-
peka next fall.
Charles I. Martin. adjutant general,
has called the meeting. Plans for the
reunion will outlined by General Mar
tin and other officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
kansas Grappler Thrown.

Albuquerque. n. M. May IS
George Pineau, of Albuquerque. won
a wrestling match from Kali Pasha,
of Wichita. Kan. here last night by
throwing him in 81 seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18
There's No Picture Like
Picture of Health

The greatest masterpieces in the
Art Gallery of Life is Natures
picture of Health.
It is a narv-lous portrayal Of the human
body at it's best. One beholds in its composite
detail q true symbol of strength. It presents
shgure Of striking appearance IN Its erect car
rage. clear skin. sparkling eyes. strong limbs.
ing in animation keen, alert, fresh. and
spirited: with an air of unbounded confidence
and face radiant in color and illuminated
with q glow Of hope and cheerfulness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

Could Nature have taken you for her model
Suppose you study yourself in the mirror Of
the present and compare your looks. your feel
ings and your condition with the general
characteristics of this picture Of the human
body in perfect working order. all parts OF
which are sound. well organized and disposed.
performing their functions freely. naturally.
II you fail In any single point of reeern-
blance. you are not the picture Of health
It's imperative. then. that you look to .
means TO rebuild your strength. energy and
vigor-to bring your body up to normal
state OF efficiency in all Of its parts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18

EYKo e soid Ia original paek-
agss only. ike picture abgrA
Hsfuss al suhstieutsas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-18


uyeicsi
weak frsl lsng1d
splendid
the liver kidneys and bowels
An drurxistz . TODAY and yo1r
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16

peditionary forces to Russia The
result was a complete failure on
their party. financially. militarily and
morally"
He admitted that there were yet
many difficulties 10 be overcome be-
fore the soviet government was es-
tablished on a solid basis. but he be-
lieved that the hardest portion OF
the work already had been accom-
plished
Time 20 Erect Structures.
1T took Russia no less than so
years 10 pass from feudalism 20
capitalism. There is nothing extra
ordinary in that. Old systems may
be overthrown n a day, but II takes
a long period 10 erect a new one.
In fact. the longer the period in
volved, the surer will be the basis OF
reconstruction.
The development OF state. I"
Lenine declared. depends very
much upon the education Of the ris-
ing generation and IL is the policy
OF the Russian soviet 10 pay every
possible attention TO the training OF
the youthful mind.
I'm regard to the economic pros
poets Of the new Russia that is be-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
SEES FIRST WELL DAY
IN EIGHT LONG YEARS

ually right over my kidneys. Ny
nerves were all unstrung and head
aches? Why, ] had the worst sort
of headaches and it looked like
nothing would relieve them. I felt
all in all day long and many a
time I didn't believe could hold
out to finish my run.
II saw where a lot Of Railroad
men had taken Tanlac, and I made
up my mind to give it a trial, too. ]
took four bottles in all, and today,
it's a fact, I can't tell there was
ever anything the matter with me in
all my life.
MY stomach is in tip-top shape
and / eat anything and everything I
please and digest it as good as I ever
could. That pain has gone from my
back and / don't know what il is
to ever have a headache now. My
nerves are as strong as steel and
sleep fine every night. l have picked
up several pounds and wouldn't take
all the money my old engine could
pull for the good Tanlac has done
me-"
Tanlac is sold in South Bend at
the Central Drug Store, Public Drug
Store, I,andon's Pharmacy and Wet
ticks Cut Rate Drug Store; and in
Mishawaka at the Red Cross Phar-
macy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
Vigorous Men
and Women are
In Demand

II your ambition has left you.
your happiness has gone forever IN
less you take advantage of WetticK' g
Cut Rate Medicine stores maEnih-
cent offer 10 refund your money on
the first box purchased if WendelTs
Pills, Ambition Brand. do not put
your system in fine condition and
give you the energy and vigor you
have lost.
Be ambitious. be strong. be vigor-
Gus. Bring the rudy glow o. health
90 your cheeks and the right sparkle
10 your eyes
WendelPs Pills, Ambition Brand.
the great nerve tonic. are splendid
for that tired feeling. nervous trou-
bles, headaches. restIessness, trenl-
bling, mental depression, sieepIess-
ness. nervous Indigestion. and loss
OF appetite.
You take them with this under
standing that: In two days YOU will
feel fine or after taking one box. If
not benefited. the druggist will re-
fund the price OF the box.
BE sure and get a so cent box to-
day and get out OF the rut. Re
member Wettick's Cut Rate Drug
Store and dealers everywhere are
authorized 70 guarantee them. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
Engineer Mills Had Gotten
to Where He Was Actually
Afraid to Take Out His
Engine = Tanlac Ends
Troubles.

Still another widely known and
popular Railroad man comes for
ward with his unqualified endorse
ment of Tanlac. A. Z. Mills, 119
West Lee Street, Fort Wayne, Ind.
for twentyt two years engineer Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, formerly
called the c.. r. and J., which runs
between Fort Wayne and Richmond,
in relating his experience with the
medicine recently, said:
I'm a we'll man for the first time
il eight years and when I take my
engine out now I'm not afraid
won't be able 10 make my run.
For years and years I have not
been able to eat the things I liked
best for my stomach was all out OF
order and caused me no end OF
trouble. Gas would form on my
stomach after every meal and I had
a heavy. bloated feeling all the time
Ny back was lame and hurt contin-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
225 FARMER BOYS
TO MAKE JOURNEY
THROUGH MID WEST
Special Train Will Garry BOYS
Through Agricultural
> Districts.

MEMPHIS Tenn. July Is. - To
obtain new ideas and instruction in
modern agricultural methods and
livestock raising. EOS farm boys from
the state OF Louisiana VIII visit Illi-
nois. Wisconsin. Iowa and other mid
west states In August. travelling at
the expense OF their respective com
munities. They viii have a splendid
train fitted up especially for their
comfort and convenience.
The tour viii be under supervision
OF representatives Of the Louisiana
state department Of agriculture. the
federal department Of agriculture
and the Louisiana state department
OF ecucauon Each boy is allowed
a minimum Of $3.50 as expense
money over and above that he may
care 70 use from his own personal
funds. derived chiefly from activities
in farm boys club work
To Visit Chicago.
The itinerary will include visits 20
Chicago and Champaign. H.. Wauke-
sha. Fort Atkinson. GAINESVILLE. Mad
isOn and Monroe, Wis, Waterloo,
Webster City Ames and Des Moiues.
Ia, and probably points in Missouri.
The tour will start Aug. from
Baton Rouge. Ia.
' al sUun LltLNUlH were MEEQ III So
lecting the boys 20 represent the
numerous communities. Some come
as leaders Of club work. others as
boys picked for their ability 20 learn
quickly and for their interest in
farming. a majority Of them viii
represent the newly developing por-
lions OF the state where diversified
agriculture Is making Roadway
against the old one-crop system Of
growing nothing but cotton.
Special instruction.
This portion OF the state. known
as the Delta, comprising 5000
square miles, is a region bordering
the Mississippi river created by the
river from deposits. II has been
protected from overflow by levees
along the river and drained by canals
and bitches 80 that Il is making
great advances as rich agricultural
section.
IL is 70 further its development
that the boys are given special in
stfuction IN general farming. the
states leading men realizing that a
good foundation built by the boys
themselves will mean much in future
efforts TO ''uncrown King Cotton
and grow foods as well as cotton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
Rheumatism Comes
From Tiny Pain Demons

The most common form Of Rheu-
matism is caused by millions of tiny
disease germs which infest the
blood. The one and only sensible
treatment, therefore, is one which
cIeanses the blood of these germs,
and routs them entirely out of the
circulation.
This is why S. s. S, the greatest
known blod purifier is so successful
in the treatment of rheumatism. 1t
is a powerful cleanser of the blood,
and Will remove the disease germs
that cause your Rheumatism, afford
ing relief that is genuine.
S. S. S. is sold by all druggists.
Free literature and medical advice
can be had by writing TO Chief Med
ical Adviser. sol Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Ca.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
TRAIN CHILDREN TO
SAVE RUSSIA "
Lenine Sees Long Task in
"Harmonizing Capitalism
and Socialism"

TOXIC. July Is. -Nikoiai Lenine
soviet premier OF Russia, asserts that
the most important problem con-
fronting the soviet government today
is how TO harmonic capitalism and
socialism. He made that statement
in an interview in Moscow with a
correspondent OF the Nichi- NichL
The correspondent quotes him as
saying:
For that purpose, the soviet
drew up special understanding
which was made public in Ameria
some time ago. Some OF the powers
mistook the concessions made as a
sign Of weakness and dispatched ex-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16

dent of the suffrage association. is
chairman and Mrs J. w. McGraw
vice chairman of the state lat large.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16
PLEDGE WOMEN
TOCAST BALLOTS
Illinois Suffrage Association
Starts Drive for a Full
Vote.

CHICAGO. ILL., Jul Is. With
the slogan. Every woman at the
polls in November" the illinois
Equal Suffrage association is push
ing forward a drive 10 bring about
a record breaking registration and
vote by the women of the state.
The campaign is 10 include women
of ali parties and the association de
clares is 10 be conducted from strict
~ patriotic standpoint. The state is
10 be thoroughly circulated by ledge
cards reading.
Peace patriotism is as important
as war patriotism. Therefore. I will
demonstrate my patriotism by voting
for my country at the presidential
election I'm November"
Efforts are being made 10 convince
the women that a voter who does
not endeavor 20 make intelligent use
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-16

Disease Caused by Germs in the
Blood.
First Of ALL get it firmly fixed in
your mind that all the liniments in
the world have no effect whatever
on Rheumatism. You may use them
by the gallon. and rub the painful
parts by the hour, getting posi- bly,
some temporary relief from the tor
turing pains. but you are making
no Roadway whatever toward reach
ing the cause OF the disease.
Medical scientists differ as to
the causes of every form of rheu-
matism. but agree that when caused
by a tiny disease germs, the only
effective method of treatment is 10
attack the disease at its source, and
cleanse the blood Of its cause.