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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Volsted Wins Plum
in Election Race

BENSON, Mimi. July 21.-Andrew
j. Volsted was awarded the re.
publican nomination OF congress.
man in the Seventh Minnesota dis.
trict yesterday by Judge Albert
johnson. Volsted contested the
nomination Of Rev. A. J. kvale, of
Benson. indorsed by the Non.par-
tis9n league.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
County Will Sell
Stockade Property

County commissioners have decid-
cd 10 ask for bids for the purchase
OF the old stockade property at Sbth
st. and 14th ave. ~. Il. The Ferry
Ieary Land Go. has offered the
county $3.50 an acre for the So
acres. Bids will be opened August
16 at p. IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Sheriff Collects
$4,000 Board Bill

Potatoes at 5000 a ton. and onions
ut cent each run the county stock
ade board bills up high.
I'VE had to feed lot OF city pris-
oners because the city stockade
wasn't At for them" says Sheriff
0tringer. i've collected $4,000 in
oDard bills from city and county In
She last i've months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Girl, 10, Jailed as
For1er of Checks

Elizabeth Johnson. 10. WAS held In
the city Jail wednesday. facing petty
larceny charges for the alleged forg-
ing of 10 checks. She was arrested
Tuesday afternoon. at Second ave.
and Yesler way. by Detective r. II.
Herbert
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Raise Funds to
Rebuild Church

Plans for raising funds with which
TO erect n new church in place OF the
Presbyterian church Mt Port Blake
ley. which burned down Saturday.
alyeady have been started. The
church. which WAS totally destroyed.
is estimated al n loss OF $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

YAKIMA. william l.. Stevens. 10,
dies OF injuries received In game OF
volley ball more than a year ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Women's Union
Suits at 85c

GUNNER weight ribbed
~ Cotton Union Suits,
bodice style with band fin
ish and ribbon shoulder
straps, and with tight
knee.
Sizes SO, 3S, AZ and a.,
at Soc.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Boys Drawers
Reduced to 19c

DOYS' Balbriggan Draw
- ers, strongly reinforced
and in ankle length, sizes
"a, 26 and "a only.
Reduced to 19c.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
FREDERICK e. NELSON
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
An Important Thursday Offering
500 House Dresses
Special $2.45 Each

DELIGHTFULLY."- cool
II and attractive are
these clever House
Dresses Of corded voiles
in a variety of colored
stripes, many with a lit
tie figure design between
stripe clusters. Touches
Of white are used at the
throat and cuffs, and
pockets are effectively
used for trimming.
There is a wide range
Of pretty styles in sizes
ranging from 81 to AZ.
An unusual opportun-
ity to secure cool, becom-
ing frocks for summer
time wear.
Choice of five hundred,
priced $2.45 each.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Presbyterian in
Albany, Ore, Meet

ALBANY. Ore. July 2l,-Attended
by $50 young people from all parts
of the state. the Presbyterian young
peoples conference was opened In
Albany today for a sevenday ses-
sion.
Tho Rev. william Ralph Hall, Of
Philadelphia, will direct the meet
ings.
A man may bow TO the inevitable,
but he doesn't lift his hat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Remnants atReducedPr Prices

T ISEFUL lengths of Georgette Crepe, Ribbons,
- Laces, Embroideries Nets and Chffons, remain
ing from larger quantities, marked at sharp
ductions THE novvNsr AIMS sropr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Reduced to $3.50:

Large and small
Sports Hats in q
variety of colorings.
suitable to wear with
summer frocks. Some
are banded, others
are trimmed in various
correct and striking
ways.
Reduced to $3.50.
THE DOWNSTAIRS sroRl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Boys'Wool-mixed
Knickerbocker
Suits, $1,000

THESE Suits are a comfortable
l. and practical weight for sum-
mer and may be worn late into
the fall.
They are well-tailored and fin
ished, in belted style, the pockets
with flaps, and are lined with
serge. The Trousers are full-cut
and lined throughout.
Suitings of Green, Brown and
Blue Mixtures. Sizes 8 to IL
years, price $1,000.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Grocers' Coats
and Busters
At $3.50

OF heavy Olive Drab Twill.
~ which will give exception
ally long service.
Full length style with de-
tachable buttons, four large
pockets. double-stitched.
Very good values at $3.50.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Remnants of
Dress Goods and Silks

ISABLE short pieces of Messalines Taffetas, Sat-
- ms, Popins, Serges, Corduroys etc.
Sharply reduced for clearance.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
HEAR or HER IN
SPORTING CIRCLES

They've heard OF the six pound
bass she brought home. and they're
willing 20 take her advice on Just
when and where. and how to fool
Mr. Bass
AS a matter OF fact. women are
fast learning the art OF fishing.
There are moro men fishermen In
tho dub class than there ar. wo.
men, The day has passed when wife
must take the iortily advice Of Friend
Husband about how 20 catch fish.
Chances are she's bit wiser than
he In.
I'm glad more women are getting
Interested in fishing" says Mrs.
Ross III they nj Just realized what
good sport IL II. and how fino II IL
for the health. I'm sure they couldn't
be kept a; home. ! would DO glad
10 teach anyone TO cast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

Women's Silk Petticoats
Exceptional Values, $4.95
TWO styles in light weight Silk Petticoats for sum
mertime wear are featured at this interesting
price.
Petticoats all of Jersey Silk and Of Jersey S1k
with crisp Taffeta flounces, in
Rose Pink Taupe Navy Black Brown
Green White
Very attractive values at S495
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Georgette Crepe Blouses
Reduced to 1895
Cotton Goods Remnants
Sharply Reduced

MISERABLE lengths of Gnghams, Galateas,
- Devonshires, Percales, White and Colored Outing
F1annes Crepe Poplin Longcloth, Nansook, Beached
and Unbleached Muslin Sateen Innings and other
full short pieces
All sharply reduced for clearance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

Mems Work
Shirts at $500
DUR A BIZ E Work
- Shirts of blue Chew
lot, full cut and re-
inforced with double
shoulder to give greater
wear; have rundown
collars.
Sizes Ia to Is at $500
each.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STOpR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

Here's fish story with a moral for
fraii women.
Mrs Jox J. Ross. Carolina Court
apartments. wasn't tho kind 60 nj,
around home while tho men hiked
off with rod and basIsrt.
She decided 20 do bit OF fishing
herself. She bought a pair OF khaki
trousers. some heavy boots. and an
ample assortment OF bass tackle.
And I've gained 30 pounds In
weight" says Mrs. Ross. Its won.
derful--this getting out OF doors. and
going after bass"
Fishing fans In Seattle sporting
goods stores have about decided that
Mrs Ross IL the best bass angler in
the Northwest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

White Tub Skirts
OF Cotton Caberdine
At $1.95
"a COLLECTION of one hundred and fifty white
cotton Gaberdine Tub Skirts, in broken size
range. Designed with trouser pockets covered with
flaps that are trimmed with covered buttons.
All are cut full and fit we'll.
Sizes from % to %. Price, S195
DOWNSTAIRS STORu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
TWo Attractive Offerings of
Trimmed Millinery.
Reduced to $1.95:

Thirty attractive Trimmed Hats Of
Leatherette, Felt, Silk and Straw. Reduced
to $1.95.
Fifty Banded Leghorn Hats in the sailor
brim, chinchin shapes and wide brim styles.
Navy Blue and Black. Reduced to Sl.95.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Writing Paper
SOC Pound

T men finish Paper Of a
IL superior quality, with a
firm texture and smooth
writing surface.
Pink Blue White Gray
Buff
At Soc pound.
Twenty-four Envelopes
to match, at 25c.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Women's Fiber
Silk Boot Hose
$1.OO Pair

IA FAVORABLE pur-
4 4 chase makes this low
pricing possible, on Stock
ings of good quality Fiber
Silk with double heel and
toe and reinforced tops.
BLACK and WHITE.
Sizes 8is to 10. Price
s1.00 pair.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-01-31

~ YOU live in Corpus Christi and can
not call in person use your phone and
your orders will be- 8ivc1 the same care
and attention az 4 you he'd been there
sonf be- impatient but talk slowly and
clearly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
new YORKER WINS
Syracuse Man Elected Secretary
by Methodists.
Supreme Body of Church in Ses-
sion at Des Moines.

Des Moines, May DR. Edmund
M. Mills, of Syracuse, N. ". was
elected permanent secretary Of the
quadrennial conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church at noon today.
The other nominee was DIR. NJ. T..
Snyder, of New Jersey.
There are $50 accredited delegates
to the conference, IL being women,
more women than were delegates to
any previous general conference.
Forty-two of the foreign delegates are
from Asia, "a from Europe. four from
South America and two from Mexico.
Fourteen different Municipalities are
represented.
The conference is the supreme law
making body of the Methodist church.
1t will decide many questions of i'm
portance to the church this year, elect
general officers of the church, includ-
ing possibly eight or ten bishops, all
the secretaries of the different boards
and the editors of the church papers.
Much interest attaches to action on
the unification of the conference with
the Methodist Episcopal church south.
Delegates and members of the church
generally also will watch for proposed
action on the part discipline" pertain
ling to certain amusements. Many an
nuaf conferences have passed resolu-
lions asking that the church's rule be
modified to some extent, but in a way
mot to weaken the church's warning
against harmful practices"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

But the ouija board has become a
serious question in the country. ac-
cording to Professor Hefelbower.
There have been known cases. he said,
where persons have gone insane thru
the use of the boards. IN these cases,
was no doubt of highly nervous dis
position and had implicit faith in the
antics of the little wooden board.
I'm certain cases of insanity" said
Professor Hefelbower, physicians
have traced the cause back to the
danger that person who has no faith
in the things would be mentally I'M
balanced by the use of one"
Is Worked Subconsciously.
1t follows that a great many per-
sons cannot get the boards to per
FORM The PHYSIOLOGY instructor
declares the board is worked subcon-
sciously- When one asks a question.
one usually desires a certain answer.
Either thru desire that the answer be
yes" or thru fear that it will he
mo-" the operator will subconscious1y
move the indicator toward yes" ac-
cordingV to Professor Hefelbower.
The ouija board was invented by an
Englishman about fifteen years ago
/ and German words for yes" Not
until the close of the world war, how.
ever, did it reach the popularity ii
| now enjoys.
| Psychologists believe this to be due
| to the hope of many persons who lost
relatives in France that they might
communicate with the spirit world
thru the medium of the ouija. Thi.
hope is no doubt sincere on the par
of many persons, while others use
| the boards merely thru curiosity or a.
a ''timelIiller." Hefelbower said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
WERE HUNGRY FOR CANDY"
That Is Explanation of 49, Year Old
Confessed Burglars.

A life of crime started at the age
of IS years by Richard Lakewood and
Harry Harrell was pipped this morn
ing by the police when they arrested
the two youths following the robbery
of the Houser grocery store at 1850
Grand avenue late Friday night. The
youths confessed to the burglary, po-
lice stated today.
I'VE were hungry for candy and
gum" they told police officers.
The police learned that two boys
were seen in barn this morning div
yying up" candy, gum and cigars. De-
scription of the lads led the police TO
believe that they were young Hazel
wood and Harrell.
The police say the boys have been
reported to them before. Capt. Maui
rice Leonard and Detectives Mitchell
Bundy and TimA Donovan made the
arrests. The boys We're turned over to
the juvenile court. The stolen goods
were recovered. the police stated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Ninth and Kansas Avenue Today

Twelve years of civic and political
activity have made many changes on
Kansas avenue and in the state. The
political banner appealing to the vot-
ers to support Taft, Stubs and Bris-
tow floated from windows of the old
Copeland hotel in the campaign of
1908 when William Howard Taft was
a guest of Topeka. J. L. Bristow,
nominated for United States senator
and w. r. Stubs, Republican nominee
for governor in the first statewide
primary that year, spoke in Topeka
with the Republican presidential
nominee.
None of the imposing buildings
which have made the district from
Ninth street south a part of the up
town" of Topeka had been erected
when the first picture was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
THRU MORAL OBLIGATION,
Washburn Freshies VIII Wear Caps
But Not Thru Physical Compulsion.

Washburn freshmen will wear the
freshmen caps they have refused to
don for three days, after rough and
tumble, even bloody fights with upper
classmen over the subject. The unex-
pected decision was made at a meet
ing of the freshmen Friday. The head
gear will be worn thru moral obliga-
ton, not thru physical compulsion. the
freshmen concluded, after they had
shown the upper classmen that physi-
cal compulsion was not successful
Two representa- from each class
and one from the faculty are MEM
bers of a commission to arrange a
peaceable method for carrying out the
traditional cap-wearing custom for
freshmen which the college does not
wish to abandon. The committee is
composed OF Coach Elmer Bearg, rep
resenting the faculty; Pauline Sanders
and Lowell Berry. seniors; Margaret
Seaton- and James Lindsay. juniors;
Isaac Kendall and Harry Bone. sopho-
mores; Ralph Schrader and Ted BE
veins, freshmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Ma Tn1kins and Pa Find
<No Children ban On In
Topeka As Well AS East
When They Lived in Washington They Used to Wonder
How Things Were Back in United States
Now They Know.

about gettin' back to our own Kansas,
where we was both born.
But except for having been took in
by this we're good Samaratine 1 told
you about, we'd be settin' on the curb
right now.
mo Children Here Too.
And right here in Topeky. where I
brung up two citizens that went to
France and fought to make this yere
town safe for democracy, I've been
told by property owners that they
won't rent me a house because 1 have
boy. When 1 said he was a well
bred child that wouldn't destroy a
house. and that me and Pa Jimkins
wasn't the sort of parents who would
let him if he wanted to, was sneered
at.
And when they's a house for rent
allus line added. sayin', mo chill
dren," or Adults only" which is the
same thing.
La, 1 wonder where this country
would a got in the late war, if there
hadn't a been some of us women as
| had the courage to go down into the
Valley of the Shadow to give children
to the world.
And what's to become of our nation,
| II this yere curse of mo Children
keeps on being perpetuated. till folks
will have to quit having them SOS they
can have roof over their headsl
Seems to me. whites we're passing
| resolutions denouncing profiteerins
hogs, and slapping their wrists-which
is all il ever amounts to-We'd
oughtn't to neglect the property own
ers who refuse to rent to folks that
wants to live normal lives like the good
Lord intended, and have families.
When that institution is torn down,
seems to me there amt much left that
is wholesome and good.
So why not resolute against these
yere discouragers of families. and slap
their wrists too, whites we're in the
business of slappiDg wrists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
c. OF C. PARTY BIG SUCCESS
Prizes We're Distributed to Best
Danccrs and Pool PLAYERS.

The spring party Friday night at
the Chamber of Commerce was one of
the most successful social functions
ever put on by the Chamber. The
rooms were crowded to the limit.
Guests came early and stayed late.
Women relished the opportunity to
learn to play pool and billiards, and
da ncing was popular.
The prize list follows: Prize fox
trot. Mrs. Mckinley Kohl. ladies hand
bag, given by Pelletier's; Mckinley
Kohl, stick pin. Santa Fe Watch Co;
prize waltz, Mrs. II. T. Morrison, ladies
waist w W. Mills Co. H. T. Morri-
son, foot stool. Karlan's Furniture Co;
prize lady pool player. Mrs. s. Went
worth, bottle of perfume, George w.
Stansfield prize man pool player. J.
*. Baer, neck tie, David J. August;
prize square dance. Mrs. Hazel Nc
Govern. necklace, Warren NJ Crosby s:
A. L. Brooks, cuff links, Davis Jewelry
company; prize one step, Miss Marie
Glover. ladies waist Outlook Clothing
company; Eugene Bowers. silk shirt,
Palace Clothing company; gift prize
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
Local Mention

Dr. Ray Smith, Dentist, go Kansas
avenue. Phone adv.
Be a stockholder in Pepp's Coal
Savings Plan. Topeka Coal Co., Elks'
Building. Phone 4S2.-Adv.
Take a tip. Buy stock in Pepp's
Coal Savings Plan. Topeka Coal Co.,
Elks' Building. Phone 4S3.-Adv.
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kansas Ave.
ADV.
Cash paid for liberty bonds. John
Kleinhans. S27 Quincy. Phone 2761-J.
ADV.
DIR. Elizabeth Todd, Osteopat1ic
Physician. Orpheum Bldg.-Adv.
Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new, 25c-35c doz. Culver Hard
ware Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01
BY MA JIMKINS.

wiles- Pa Jimkins and me was
struggling to find foot-hold in Wash
ington that a body could call home, we
ulster sigh and tell each other about
how, out in good old Kansas. they's
allus place to lay your head-allus
plenty of houses to be had.
So we come back all buoyed up with
hope, and that glad to breathe the
air Of Kansas again, that we just
laughed when folks said as how houses
was awful skeerce.
We was took in by a Good Samari-
tan as knew we wasn't ulster settin' on
the curb. and might find 1t sorter
wearing. She said she'd give us some
rooms Whiles we was gettin' located,
and she'd let me putter around in her
kitchen like women folks likes to DO.
We're still a sleepin' in her beds, and
settin' on her chairs. and eatin' often
her dishes, whites the storehouse is
still shelterin' our own Lares and
Penates. if you can call q few old
pieces of furniture and some faded
rugs and a lot of worn books and
several hundred manuscripts Lares and
Penates.
We ulster be shocked when we read
the advertisements for houses and
apartments in the Washington papers
sayin' as no children was allowed. We
told each other that back in the
United States they didn't think as how
it was a disgrace to have children
when You was properly married, and
that we'd be glad to get back where
folks wouldn't look US over with cold
and fishy eyes when they found we'd
already given the world some pretty
fair citizens, and had another little
one that we were right proud of.
So we come back to Gods country.
That's what we called it, when we
speak in hushed tones, with misty eyes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

dance, Miss Roxie Thurmand. ladies
waist Berkson Brothers; Tom Thomas,
neck tie, Voiland-Engle company.
The calling of the square dance
numbers by Harry Brooks. of Auburn,
was much enjoyed. The dance judges
were Chester L. Anderson, Harry
Leyis and Robert Ferguson.
The success of the party was largely
due to the consistent efforts of w. w.
Eden, chairman of the entertainment
committee. The only speech made
was n brief welcome from Elmer F.
Strain, president of the Chamber OF
Commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

The Copeland hoteI-the famous
copeland couptry'' = and political
headquarters for the state, did not
burn until during the legislative ses-
sion in the winter following taking
of the picture.
Kansas avenue south of Ninth street
in 1908 and Kansas avenue today are
entirely new districts. The Gordon
building has supplanted the Copeland
hotel, the Mills building has sprung
from vacant lots, while in the same
district are many new and smaller
! buildings Just off the avenue on
Jackson street are the new ten-story
Santa Fe general office building and
the half million dollar Memorial hall.
A new day has come to the south
Kansas avenue district which is
rapidly becoming a center of the up
town community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-01

OF course you don't push the durn
thing-it just moves around by itself.
That's what you swear when you sit
down with some one else and place
your fingers on the indicator of a
ouija board. There is a time of awful
suspense, girls. when you are waiting
to know whether he really loves you.
And then the thing begins to dance
and jig and slide around the board and
ends up by humping the yes" Amt
it a grand and glorious feeling?
Nothing to It-Hefelbower.
But Prof H. G. Hefelbower, instruc-
tor of psychology at Washburn col
lege. will tell you that there is nothing
to it OF course, there is not you
agree. You never did believe in it, but
-well-the thing acts>queerly- 1t told
the truth about Ruth's engagement
and about your Invitation to Maude's
party and-and-it told the truth
about lots of things.
And then, what about that horrid
Mrs. Spludge? She told all over the
neighborhood that she paid s97 for
her new gown, and Ouija said she only
paid s19 for it. Ouija is more likely
to tell the truth than she is. at that.
But, of course, you don't believe in it.
Selling Fast in Topeka.
In spite of the fact that no one
believes in them. ouija boards are
selling fast in Topeka. The only
trouble, merchants say. is that the
manufa cturers are unable to supply
them fast enough Some stores have
been out for weeks.
Its amusing to hear people talk
said one clerk. They come in here
and ask for the things. always as
surfing us that they don't believe in
| they are like. l suppose this is true
| in lots of cases"