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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

FOR q wager Of 1000 francs a.
french cabman recently undertook
|" smoke a hundred strong cigars
Z TWO days. In the first "a hours
. mad disposed Of 66; and after a
~ nours' rest. continued his task
sHh such vigor that by noon Of
~ following day the stump of his
,as cigar was burning his lips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES.

TIRES tALL Makes, ACCESSORIES
for bicycles, motorcycles. autos: &45
bicycles. complete. $3.50 tall coloesi:
I'VE stores. las East Third street: 3O2-
4-6-S East second street. Davenport,
Iowa. Fred Barr Supply House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

ROOM: FRONT: WELL FURNISHED:
for gentleman. Every modern convent
ence including hot and cold water. lava
tory in room; instantaneous heater for
bath. One block from car. 1913 Sew
enteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

All the news all the time-The
Argus. +,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

Z DOUBLE HOUSE IN EXCELLENT
nadition for one-third less than
sass 70 build the house; corner: must
cold. After initial payment. rent
VI take care OF balance. Further
lencullrs address Snap" care ASgus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
wANrEn-FENALE HELp

WANTED-Girls over 16 years of age to
learn trade. No phone. Call at kltnga-
man & Miller, FOG Kansas ave.
WANTED = 10 experienced mattresses for
Wichita. $50 mo. and board; free transpor-
tation. Fufman's Employment LOG w. Sth.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or tailoress Mutual
Laundry branch office 927 Kansas ave.
WANTED-Woman or girl. Robertson Ia
BILE Co., Gil East 10th.
WANTED-Girl for general housework.
1928 Taylor st.
wANTED-Helper on skirts. Mrs Camp
bell. Crosby Bros.
WANTED-White lady for general work.
Y NJ. c. A.
WANTED-Stenograph Hail Stationery
Company.
WANTED-White lady for general work.
Y. NJ. c. A.
WANTED-Waitress. Cremerie restaur-
ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


NJ. f. Morton to HaGeck, see rec. $3.50. 800
W. Z. Carpenter to o. Kiene, tract
in sec. LII 15..................:.; $500
Il. r. Whitlock to c. f. Cope. lots
4O9-11 Brooks ave, J. Nortou's add.
J. Chubb to G. A. Richards, lots 2i1-
80 and 2JI-9-6l-3 Highland Park
A. Braem to same. lots 241-9-51- %
80 Michigan ave, Highland Park. zoo
j.. Ravens 10 c. II. Douglass, see rec. :, 1850
l.. NJ. Frazier to c. Snyder, lots .2T6
n. u rs Madison St, Holidays add $500
NJ. X. Quinton to c. W. Bennett, lots
15S-GO-G2 CORTLAND ave-. kenwood.
W. II. Cottrell to c. +. Sheets, pit. s. u
ne. u 1T-12- 10. Observation-Disclosures. IL, 900
lot 241 pit. 43 Byron ave-, Byron
INce .........--... -....'-.
c. 4. Douglass to II. II. Reaser, Sc.
a J-l3-lf .r-----..-.s... .IVftOV
W. f. Bastrom to C. +. Cope, lot
IS pit 60, Western ave, WatsOns
A. Mcdaniel to II. A. Whitlow, see
record ....--....-.- .-.-..-.s-..-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
FOR EXCHANGE.

TO Observation-Disclosures unincumber-
ed quarter of fine farm land in oil and
gas territory near Kansas town of 5000.
$125 per acre. Want good Topeka resi-
dence. o. J. Rose, 1864 Van Buren, St,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11

MISSOURI FARM LANDS

CHICKEN RAISERS-1O acres. house. 20
fruit trees, 100 strawberries, fertile soil
$50 down. SO msnthIy. q. Anderson p.5
~ Monroe, North Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

SITUATION wANTED-Experien lady
wants charge of telephone office, in
dwelling house preferred, operator II
wanted. Mrs. Doretta Kaul, Paxico, Kan.
YOUNG LADY desires general office work /;
experienced typisr. Call Red 1901.
EXPERIENCED truck driver wants situa-
ton. Phone 2404 ks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.
ColOred Mattresses
End Cook
for the Tea Room-apply to Mrs.
Sickinger; Pelletier's.
DO YOU WANT

DO YOU WANT
a position with n reliable company, where
YOU learn line of work that will help you
In getting pleasant position any time ?
We have such position open to youHG
lady OF proper character and with reason
able ability: no previous experience ne
,essaIy: good possibility for advancement.
S12 JACKSON STREET.
WANTED-Dining room and lunch counter
girls for railroad eating houses: hotel
and restaurants, good wages. steady work
private family help; cooks: houSekeepers.
Furman's Employment Office, f06 West Sth
WANTED-A high class experienced
stenographer. Apply at The Central
National Bank office. The Central Trust
company
WANTED-A general house girl, family OF
two: no washing: no ironing. Call 1iGi
Fillmore ST. mornings or evenings
WANTED-School girl living in vicinity
Of Sih and Polk to care for small child
.--"in9s. Call Blue 2J49.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
w ANTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: he rate for
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journal Is l cent a word each insertion,
minimum 10 cents; by the week cents a
word. minimum 20 cents.
COUNT THE WORDS Of your ad includ-
ing four words for State Journal address.
When address is used count each initial
bitter and each number or combination Of
figures as one word.
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads TO be
classified properly must he in The State
Journal office before l. 90 O'Clock. Want
Ads received after Il go till 10 =. In. will
be inserted under the head: Too Late to
Classify"
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must he
accompanied with cash check in full
payment of the same Note the foregoing
Instructions about counting the words and
the rate per word for The Toncka State
To"rn~i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
FOR SALE-FARMS
FOR SALE-FARMS
Two Special Farms
Possession If Desired


40 this
a
II can give Terms
fromr staff Oh and school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
TOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
~~~-~>~~-~-~~------~-~-~---
Good Values

Quincy street, a nice s-room house, mod
ern except furnace. 2 front rooms finished,
newly papered turnout. front and back
stairs. laundry room, store room, income
from rooms, unfuruished is $50. Price
is $3.50, and can be handled on payments.
Harrison street, Z rooms. electric lights.
s., 600. -
Ashland avenue, 5 rooms, part modern,
electric lights, gas, sewer connections.
Price $500. Good location. for Rock Is
land man.
Quinton boulevard, T-room, modern, oak
finish, lots. full cemented basement,
Elmwood, s rooms, part modern, $2,fO0.
Clay. Quinton Heights, 5 rooms. city
water, electric lights, cistern, chicken
house. coal house. 2 lots. $1,000.
Western avenue, 5 rooms. modern, gar
age, 50x62 it. of ground, $3.50
Van Buren,, rooms, modern, close in,
Fillmore street, one of the finest resi-
dences in city, every possible modern con-
venience. Fine decorations Price $4,000.
The Shawnee Investment Co.
5S4 Kansas Ave. Phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS


5000 LATE NUMBER victrola Records
45c. l. NJ. Blitz. 512 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
IL GOOD HOUSES.
FOR sALE-cIrY PROPERTY.


CHEAP for quick sale West 9Th St.
close IN, ) room house with bath. large
front and back porch. good cellar, good
barn. grape arbor, nice lawn Phone
owner ;ss:'1.
FOR SALE-701 Clay. 8 room cottage, cell
lar, filtered cistern. city water in kitchen.
gas. electric light. Lot 40x1sJ0. No agents.
Sell cheap. Leaving city. must sell See
owner. J06 Lincoln.
FOR SALE-Three corner lots, good losa
ton. on ear line. Call 2T2s K-3, or sec
party at al Sumner.
MODERN residence Of nine rooms for sale,
east front. Owner. 1925 Western ave.
1887 phone.
FOR SALE-5-room cottage, city water.
electric light, good repair. close to Rock
Island. Phone 5000 J.
FOR SALE-Some desirable residence
properties in all parts Of city at real
sonahle prices. J. F. Blair. Phone TO5. g
FOR SALE-S-room house. al modern. three
: lots. See owner at 1i25 West 9th ST.
FOR SAT.E-410 Tyler St. 81 800.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11

WANTED Boy over 16 to
work under scientific instruc-
tors and learn cleaning and dye
ing business. Apply Oil West
9Th. Ask for Coffield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
LoHr AND FouND


LOST-Brludle bull pup, name "Tige." Call
Riue 212S Reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
For Sale From Owner

Seven-room house, modern except
furnace, south of Huntoon on Garfield
avenue. Price $4,000. Phone AZ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
BUNGALOW-$5,000

Well located on West side rooms. Hard
wood finish. completely modern.
H p. RICHARDS.
4o3 New England Bldg. Phone 2GI1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
WANTED-MALE HELP.
TREE TRIMMING

Shade md fruit trees trimmed, large
ones safely removed; fine elms for trans
planting; yard grading and soddtng
Phone 33T67J for BROOKS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
FOLLOW THE ROBINS

They're looking for place to build.
Here is one for you: IL lots, in College
Place, on cement paved street. sewer and
city water in, Sidewalk paid for, all ready
for the nest Only S475.
COTTRELL co.
Phone 340s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
Becker's Welding School

AND COMMERCIAL WELDING
4i2 Jackson St Phone 26S1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
JEFFERSON AND FIFTH

Five room cottage. electric lights.
gas and city water, good cellar. good
repair, price only $1,000. r. S. Smither.
435 Kansas avenue. Phone 403.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11

AND COMMERCIAL WELDING
412 Jackson st. Phone 26S1
MANTED-25 farm hands; dairy hands; ;
IL married farm couples, good wages.
COW. house, wood, garden, place chicks. :;
man aud wife cook and Kitchen hotel;
labOrers. teamsters; 2nd cooks, fry cooks;
meat cutter and grocery man combined
baker and pastry man shop, SIS and board !;
Kitchen help, $14 wk. and board; hospital
help; cabinet makers, molders, porters;
walters; cooks. Furman's Labor Agency
los West sth.
WANTED-Boy over 16 years
of age for hours work each
afternoon, good paying PROPOSE
ton. Apply at Journal Office.
MEN WITH CARS
make $50 to $50 a day writing hail in
surance growing crops. Experience
not necessary. Call at AS West 18th St,
Topeka. for contracts March II.
GOVERNMENT needs railway mail clerks.
81 300 s.. 600; expense money. Experience
unnecessary. Particulars free. Write Mod
ern Civil Service Inst, Dept. 105, Denver
Colo.
NEWSPAPER subscription solicitor want
cd for work in Topeka. Apply Crawford
BldG.. Room 2d.
WANTED-White cook at Y. NJ. c. a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11

FRAMING. regiiding, mat making, mount
Ing done By Sullivan Art Store, 122-12f a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-11
TYPEw kIFERs.
UNpEBraKiNo.

JOHN PETRZILEk. The Furrier. move
to 529 Western Ave. temporarily located
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE
MEETING FINE RESPONSE
Hays First District In County to
Make Quota, Blumb Station
Second.

The Christmas seal sale is meeting
with very fine response throughout
the county. The first district to re-
port the completion of its work was
Hays district, where the full quota o:
500 was sold. The second district to
sell its quota was Plumb Station, with
a record Of 500 seals sold and $5.35
to turn in to the fund. Lacey fol-
lowed with cash to the amount of
$14.53 and more seals to be sold this
week. Then came South Bay with
their full quota of 1000 seals sold.
The state school for girls at Grand
Mound has sold SIS worth of seals
Other districts report progress but
have not yet completed the work. II
is expected that by the end Of this
week the county will have been we'll
covered and substantial sum Of
money have been collected to add to
that already gathered within the city
of Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
ESTABLISHED NOV. II. 1860

to issue at first a tentative copy which
data are secured, and this will soon
lead to a completed map which Will
stand the test of time.
Cooperative work is now carried
on with the United States Geological
Survey in securing statistics Of mill
eral production. Any information
bearing upon the output of differen,
minerals in various portions of 'he
state is always much in demand. 1t
is greatly to our advantage to con-
tinue this cooperation, which is
carried on at small expense and which
yields large results.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
CHARLES BOWEN ELECTED
MAYOR OF OLYMPIA

Charles Bowen was elected mayor
Of Olympia in the city election last
Tuesday. over David Helser by the
overwhelming majority of GIT to 107.
George Bigelow was elected city
attorney without opposition, and the
same was true of Hiram Dohm for
city clerk, Iona Smith for treasurer,
and e. H. Wright for councilman-at
large. w. e. Haycox carried the
Fourth ward without contest, and
Joseph Forstell had everything his
way in the Second ward. In the Sixth
ward, Emery Chaplin. republican
won over Peter Madsen on the cit
liens ticket, by 104 votes to 20.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
STATE TREASURER HAS
THREE MILLION BALANCE

There is total of $3,650,8O7.6S
on hand in the state treasury for the
week ending December 9. according
10 the weekly report of state treas
urer w. w. Sherman to the state
auditor issued today.
The report for the week ending
November 80 showed a total on hand
of$3,S16,7570s; receipts for week
ending December 9th, $636,S14.?4
making a total of 81, 4,453,072.02, with
amount paid out of s02,264.S9 leav'
ing the balance OF $3,650,S07.63.
Overdrafts are in the general fund
$1,040,944.54; Public Highway fund
s4S6,945.27: Cheney fund $25.S14.'
90: Ellinsburg fund, $2.710.6S; Fish
, cries. s2,SO7.52.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
UNITED MEMS CLUB
STARTS PROCEEDINGS
DR.. j. B. SilcOx Delivers Live Lecture
on Grip and Grit Friday
Evening.

The United Mems Club became ar
active organization Friday evening
with the holding of the initial ban
quet in the basement of the United
Churches and the delivery of a lee
ture on Grip and Grit" by DR.. ]. b
SilcOx in the church auditorium af
terward. The Y. M. band under the
leadership of Robert Elwell, started
the proceedings with a concert. Will
the ladies of Circle of the church
served the banquet to two long tables
of members. either actual or pros
pective. AS soon as the band ha6
done its musical duty it was directed
to third table where the member:
enjoyed the gustatorial compliments
of Circle 8.
J. B. Stentz led the club in singing
several songs. when ]. M. Tadlock
president Of the club, and M. G. An.
dresen, secretary, announced the de.
tailed plan of organization. Free dis.
cussion of social, economic and polit-
ical problems was enunciated as the
fundamental reason for the organiza
tion of the club by Rev. T. H. Simp.
son.
DR.. J. B. Silcox, who is pastor OF
the Plymouth church in Seattle, de-
livered his lecture on serious theme
in a hmorous vein which intensely
amused and entertained his auditors
He ridiculed the dude and the poodl.
nurse as two Of q kind, doing the
hest that their, weak minds would
permit them. Grip" and "grit" are
words of Viking origin which empha.
size the hardy and lasting qualities
in men and women. "Humor." Dr.
Silcox said, ''is a divine quality, ol
why God makes q cat chase its tall
He closed with an appeal for the
sanctity of home life and urged bis
listeners to work hard at the chose1
task because all the great men in the
world had been hard workers with
hand and brain.
Committe chairmen were appoint.
ed as follows: Legislation, p. NJ
Troy; community relations, A. w
Tyler; industrial relations. George F.
Yantis: music, Robert Elwell and J
B. Stentz. The first regular Monday
luncheon was held yesterday al
Cranes cafe, where P. M. Troy wal
chosen chairman Of the forum com
mittee.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
OLYMPIA WINDOW DRESSERS
PAST MASTERS OF THE ART

One who views the windows of the
city of Olympia as they assume their
holiday attire will be struck with the
varied effects produced. Take the
Mottman windows, for instance
There are shown everything which a
real up-to-date department store has
on display, neatly and atractively
dressed up. The M. M. Morris estab
lishment very tastefully exhibits sam
pies of elegant women's wearing
apparel. The Harris Dry Goods store
is also a marvel of beauty, several
special features being shown. one fo
which is a snow storm scene. So
also Bettmans displays the holiday
green decorations Of the season IN
very alluring windows. Gottfelds
too, has display Of the most engag'
ing attractiveness.
The Bookstore has a window full o;
airplanes which compels attention OF
the passerby, together with host o!
other Christmas fixin's.
The Pacific Electric window, shows
a snow scene in which electric
train is running merrily around, II
makes very attractive window.
One of the most realistic winter
scenes Of a "Christmasy" nature is
that of the L. E. Titus Ford Service
Station. The artist H. Jack has con
structed forest of Christmas trees
growing in abundance, and a neatly
graveled road with the ubiquitou:
Ford, the mistress of which has come
to get tree for her little kiddies. Tht
whole scene is covered with sligh
skift Of snow.
The jewelry stores are replete will
suggestions for the season, all mos
delightfully."- tempting in their beauty
The Olympia Garage has a splendet
Christmas tree laden with popcorn
apples and oranges. The drug store
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
INITIATIVE PETITIONS
REQUIRE 89,S41 NAMES
G Gubernatorial Vote Last General Was
500, AIS, Making 1900 Increase
In Minimum Number

In Minimum Number.
As a result of the increase in the
total vote cast in the general election
Of November 2 for candidates for
governor. those who are circulating
petitions for signatures on the two
measures to be initiated to the legis-
lature will have to obtain more than
1000 additional signatures than
were required during the past four
years.
The two initiative measures which
have been filed with the secretary of
state are the measure proposing the
repeal Of the syndicalism law and
alien land leasing bill, sponsored by
Councilman Phillip Tindall, Of Seat
tie and aimed at Japanese control OF
fertile lands in the state.
The law provides that these meas
ures to be entitled to 60 before the
legislature for consideration must
signatures of 10 per cent of the total
vote for governor in the last election.
In the last election the gubernatorial
vote was 399,41S which makes the
minimum requirement as to the sig.
natures 39,941.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14

not a whit behind display very tasty
handiwork in window dressing.
Everywhere Santa Claus and the
happiness of his especial season is
rife, and Olympia window dressers
can compare favorably with those of
any city in the country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
WORKERS DEMAND
SHOP AUTONOMY
Principle Before Congregation
United Churches.

The principle of the closed shop ir
industry is in agreement with ths
policy of our state and national gov
ernments, William Short, president
of the Washington State Federation
Of Labor, declared in an address de
livered before the congregation Of
the United Churches last Sunday
evening. when our state Legislature
levies tax it does not leave it to the
individual whether or not he will pay
It but demands that every citizen
comply with the will of the major
ity," he argued. In like manner h
compared the man who refused e
Join q union on an organised Job Il
q thief and Stacker because he did
not bear his share Of the burden in.
volved in improving working condi
tions, wages and hours.
Arbitration may work in some
cases, he said. but this method sci
dom settles any question. because ths
arbitrators too often know little
about the conditions involved in ths
dispute. Cancellation between EN-.
ployer and employe he considered
much moro satisfactory because eacf
party deals directly with the Other
and with complete knowledge.
Questioned concerning the In
fiuence Of the Associated Industries
he said that It had an evil influences
and was destructive in its methods
Employers are now signing contracts
In Seattle with labor unions without
consulting the Associated Industries
he said, and a partial relief for un
employment is In sight.
mo question 10 settled until 1t i
settled right" Mr.. Short stated EN-
phatically, land the American work
ingman demands Industrial democ
racy to prevent subjugation into eco
nomic slavery. Political democrac!
does not mean anything to him with
out democracy in the shop"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
RENT AUTOMOBILE KILLS si
MRS. O'CONNER AT TENINt

Mrs. Anna O'Conner Of Tenino died
in the Centralia hospital about mid
night Thursday from injuries sus-
tanned when she was run down early
Wednesday evening by rent auto
mobile driven by Floyd Frost OF
Tenino. Witnesses say Mrs. O'Conner
stepped in front of Frost's car and
that he could not avoid running her
down. Mrs. O'Conner was so years
old and made her home with her
brother. William Brain. She left
no family.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
SkOOkumchuck Bridge Accepted.

The new steel bridge constructed
over the Skookumchuck river on the
Bucoda road north Of Centralia was
accepted this week by the Lewis
county commissioners. holding their
December session. An inspection by
the board of county commissioners
and the county engineer took place
this week. The structure is completed
with the exception of painting and
ratings. This work will be done in
the early spring.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14
SugOff Found Not Guilty.

Alex Shugoff was found not guilty
of assault with a deadly weapon by a
jury in the superior court last Tues
day evening. He was accused Of
attempting to kill E. L. Bean whom
he shot through the hand and wrist
in ashooting scrape at the Mud Bay
Logging camp on the morning OF
Wednesday, November 8.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-12-14

Hallam F.. Virgins, assistant traf.
f1c expert OF the state uublic service
commission, hos accepted the posi-
ton of traffic expert for the public
service commission Of Oregon and
will move to Salem, assuming his
new duties about January /.