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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-27
New South wales wheat Hurt.

Washington, May 27.-The wheat
crop of New South Wales has been
SO disastrously affected by drouth that
the yield probably will not be suffi-
cient to meet domestic requirements,
said a report today from the Aneri-
can consulate at Sydney The crop
was estimated at only 4,2s6.O00 bush
els the. smallest WELD in twenty years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-27
IT'S TOUGH. THIS LARNIN'.
Exam Week at Washburn Brings
Forth Expressions of Grief.

Forth Expressions OF Gref.
what do I know about the separa-
ton from the church in France"
Say. whaddoyuhknow, Prof. has
cracked down on the class after being
easy all year and has flunked half of
us BIRDS
THAT teacher can think of the most
fiendish questions to ask"
Little explanation of the above re-
marks is necessary when it is remem-
bered that this is final examination
week at Washburn college
What makes you look so blank.
MabeI2' one sorority girl was asked.
How could look any other way %
she retorted. Il wrote down all 1
know or ever expect to know on an
exam and I've just finished
Final examinations began on Tues
day and will be finished Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-27
Peoria Coliseum Is Burned.

Peoria, May 27-Peoria' big COLI
scum. occupying more than a quarter
of a block, was destroyed by fire early
this morning. following an explosion
believed to be due TO esca ping gas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
LOCOMOTIVES.

The first successful railway 1ocomo- tive was the invention of George Ste- phenson, who died seventy-two years ago today, having lived to see his epocha1 invention vastly improved and generally adopted all over Europe and America. The locoimotive was dimly foreshadowed by Evans "Orac- ter Amphibolis,'' and his drawings and specifications, sent to England in 17s7,. became the basis of all subse- quent inventions of that nature The first locemotive patent was granted in 1902 and in 1913 William Hedley built a locomotive for use in g. mine. One year later Stephenson completed his locomotive which travelled at the rate of six miles an hour. In 1922 Steph henson began the construction of the Stockton and Darlington railway. the first passenger road, and on this line in 1929, his new locomotive, the Rocket, attained the amazing speed of 30 miles an hour. Peter Cooper built the first American locomotive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
COUPON LIBERTY BONDS ARE NOW
 REDEEMABLE

Holders of six million temporary per cent. and 1-4 per cent coupon Liberty bonds in this Federal Reserve District who have not exchanged their temporary bonds for the permanent bonds with all coupons attached are entitled to do so, under regulations of the United States Treasury, by surrendering their temporary bonds to their own bank or to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The permanent bonds of all issues are now ready for delivery except the perman- ent First Liberty Loan Second Con verted and Fourth 1-4's which will be available on dates to be anno1nSed later.
 There is no way for the holders of the temporary bonds to collect inter- est due after the date of the last coupon on the temporaries unless 1 they exchange them. The exchange should, therefore, be made without delay. The new permanent bonds have all coupons to maturity and do not have to be exchanged again. ! These exchanges have been taking 8 place for several months and the larger investors in Liberty bonds have
 promptly effected the exchange and l obtained new bonds. It is the small l investors, composing the mass of Liberty bond holders, not accu4om- ed to cashing bond coupons, who are urged to get the permanent bonds
 to which they are entitled and thus benefit by being able to clip their
 coupons and collect the interest when due.
 The banks are ready to acconno- date their customers in effecting these exchanges and the Federal Re
 serve Bank of New York has estab- lished a. branch of its Government 1 Bond Department at 1s West 44th
 Street in New York where exchanges can be made over the counter by in-
 dividual holders who do not use the facilities of the banks. Over 4,000, 900
 of the Third Liberty Loan 1-4's are
 now outstanding and unless these ] bonds are exchanged before Septem- Der 5 the holders will have no way
 of collecting their interest on tha, | date. The Federal Reserve Bank of New
 York as Fiscal Agent Of the United States urges bondholders owning tenn porary coupon First Liberty Loan
 Converted As and 4 Ifs, Second As
 and 1-4's and Third 1-4's to ex-
 change them at once through their own banking channels where possi-
 bie and receive the new permanent
 bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
ARGENTINE PROSPEROUS

Buenos Aires, Aug. 14.-Increased prosperity this year in comparison with 1919 is indicated by banking and railroad statistics of Argentina which have just been published. Official banking reports show that between May 31, 1919. and the same date this year deposits increased 21 per cent. loans and discounts 12 Der cent. and balances on hand, 40 per cent
 Of the 22,141 miles of railroad in the country only one group of 1,1Ss miles has failed to show increased aggregate receipts, according to a ta- ble compiled by the Review of the River Platte. showing conditions for the present year. The remaining lines have all had substantial increases. All railroads in Ururguay and Paraguay and all Hnes in Argentina have also shown increases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
FACTORY WILL: MAKE NOTHING
 BUT BALLOONS

Ravenna, O.. Aug. 14.-One million dollars worth of toy balloons year is the capacity of a factory just completed on Main street here. It will produce nothing but toy balloons and is the largest plant of its kind in the world. The bulk of it's prod uct will be sold in the United States with some exported to South America, Europe and Australia. Its erection was made necessary by a rather re- markable increase in the demand for American made goods of this kind. It is of reinforced concrete, two stories dred operators.
 With the opening of this plant, Ohio now takes it's indisputed place as the world center for the manufac- ture of toy balloons with nineteen other similar factories at Akron, Cleveland, Mansfield, Columbus, Nor walk and Willard.
 Such progress has been made in the manufacture of these toys that | whereas before the war they were considered perishable merchandise, which became unsaleab1e after very few months, one firm will this fall announce a guarantee of two years on all it's toy balloons.
 l By the new system of manufacture ] the crude rubber is ground and mix,
 ed in large machines and mixed witt
 gasoline or naptha to the consistency i of molasses and placed in large pans i ten inches deep, into which g1ycer inc coated wooden nolds are lower.
 ed The molds are then raised and
 permitted to drain for a. short time
 and then turned upside down to in i sure a uniform distribution, of the 1 rubber solution. The temperature O. i the solution is maintained at 42(
 degrees Fahrenheit and the molds art dipped three times. Because too muct moisture in the air causes 'fblisters' ] in the product the air in the dripping room is constantly regulated. Wher i dried the balloons are toured" witt
 a chemical solution to make the rub i Der 'set' and are removed from tht
 nolds, dusted with a special powder
 to prevent them from sticking to- gether, and are all rigidly tested witt
 compressed air to insure strength. They are of two types, gas and air and in three styles, the older styl' in circular form, the long Or airshil
 kind, and the "squawkers," or nois, ones with whistle attached.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
WANTED TO BUY.

BEST PRICES paid for all kinds of second hand furniture. George Dul1as. 3S1 State St Phone Bar. 1os4 P4aiis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
! STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Rrid Ey,ohafo Court

of Bridgeport. ss. Probate Court,
 August 4, 1920.
 Estate of Patrick J. Canny, late of the Town of Bridgeport, in said DfS- -trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed to six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. Al persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 JULIA A. CANNY. AdrninistratriX Address, 163 Richard St, Bridgeport
 Conn. L13S*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14
TRUCKING AND STORAGE

LIGHT TRUCKING and express de- Hvartes. city and suburban: prompt service, reasonable rates; factory
 contracts solicited. For quick ser vice call Barnum 2563. D22an'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

HOUSE wANTED-2. 5. 4, family house, west side or Black Rock section Gaspar. 359 Pine St Bar. 251S eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

CALL RARNM 1o55-4 when you want prompt and careful trucking ser
 vice. Storage at reasonable ratea
 &altngers Auto Express. ITS Wood
 Avo. R22aus
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

LADIES' AND GENTS second hand clothing bought and sold; also fur niture- Mrs. C. Meyer. 419 F.. Main St B. 5174- PSaUe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

YALE MISFTT CLOTHING CO. pays highest prices for gents second hand clothing Send postal. will! call. 638 Main St L9~tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

ALL KINDS of second hand furniture:
 we r=y highest prices Thomas fongas. 6e7 Broad St. corner Sou tn Ava Phone Noble 1126-2- '19L7Atl~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

FOR SERVICE Swift and reliable
 turn rates on all loads. Furniture our speciality Daily service to F9 N- Y- Trucks to hire by hour or Eh day. Bridgeport Transportation Co, 1o9 ShaIet Bldg Wall and Middle Sta U28a4i"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

i QUICK SERVICE
 Can ". Y-, N. H. Trucking Co. StsAcy
 moving. City, S14: N. Y, $40; New
 Haven. sIs;; SprinsneId. $50: Albany.
 $So. Boston. $1o0; Philadelphia. $1e0- Return loads from anywhere 3o6s Shaiot Bldg, cor. Wall and Plaza Phone NobiO 456- S23aIls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

R & B. TRUCKING CO--Local and . long distance moving Satisfaction
 guaranteed Room 2o6 Shalet ,r Bldg Phone Bar 965- R7aii"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

IF. J. MURPHY, MOVING, lTrucking. local and long distance; furniture and piano moving. Satis- faction guaranteed. 9z Henry St Noble l8o1 S1s~tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-14

CENTRAL TRUCKING CO. Light trucking by hour, day or week. Packages delivered, city OF suburbs. 3e3 Stratford Ave. BaInum 42S4-
 U5oalj>
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25

speak for thousands of women and children who cannot speak for them selves"
 Lady Astor began by saying the world would not forget that it was the fighting men of Devon who sent the first woman to the British par iament.
 Tt is for the first woman member" she went on, ito show like course, and, like Drake, I take my courage in both hands to address the house the welfare of the community. or tbe on this vexed question. Do we want prosperity or the drink trade? Do we want national efficiency or national in efficiency? Are we going to try for a better world or slip back to the old world before 1914
 T could talk for hours on the moral gains by the war restrictions" Cheers and cries of ''Go onD
 Remarlling that the convictions of women for drunkenness had doubled during ;he past year and the convic- tions of men had quadrup1ed as a re- suit of the partial relaxation in the restrictions, Lady Astor said: 'T am thinking about the freedom of the children. not of men. I am not so trenlondusly excited about what is called the freedom of men. The real lesson of the war is that state con- trol got the largest amount of pro- gross with the least amount Of un- rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25

Paris. Feb. 2+A fight between Georges Carpenter and Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight championship or the world will go to whatever promo ter succeeds in signing a contract with Dempsey, according to an interview with NJ. Descamps, Carpenters man sger, which will be published tomor- row by Sporting, a weekly publication dealing with boxing
 T have given my signature to c. B. Cochran of London, Theodore Vienne Of Paris. William Fox of New York and Tex Rickard. as I shall give it to anyone who shall bring me sufficient guarantee- always, however, with the provision that Dempsey's signature be obtained" said NJ. Descamps.
 MT. Cochran is a personal friend of mine. That Is why gave him the pre- ference after DempSey's match with Beckett But up to this date he has been unable to secure Dempsey's sig nature. Meanwhile I have received a telegram from Jack Kearns, manager of Dempsey, saying that Dempsey had not signed with anyone. He also ad- vised me strongly to deal with Tex Rickard and asked me to go to the United States, where he said Kearns and Rickard were awainting me. Car peuter and I will leave March Is.
 T am not forgetting that Cochran holds Csrpentier practically bound un- ii the end Of the year. but finasmuch as he has not succeeded in. securing Dempseys signature, and when he realizes that this will be impossible he is too good 9 sport to stand in ouf way of putting the. fight through, be- cause should Dempsey sign with either Eickard or Fox the contract Cochran Las with us becomes null"
 Vienne. the Paris promoter, has vir- ,ually given up hope of holding a bout between CarDentier and Dempsey in France. owing to the exchange rate situation. and Sporting says 1t is the opinion of Descamps and all sporting men in Paris that if the fight takes place t will be in the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25

rayed against me- he said, ''and that there is q rod in pickle for me. But I shall be prepared to kiss the rod.'
 Lady Astor followed Sir John, and, although at first showed nervousness, she was soon speaking with confidence and in a clear voice, which rang through the house to the large and friendly audience.
 Lady Astor supported control of the liquor traffic. for which she pleaded strongly in the interest of the chill dren.
 T am aware" she said, that this country does not desire prohibition; and I am not working for that. I am certain that the country is ripe for drastic drink reforms, and l want to see that the drink submarine does not torpedo the prime minister. and that he is master in his own house."
 Cheers and laughter greeted this sally. Vigorously attacking Rees and his supporters and accusing them of constantly licking during the past years against the drink control board, she exclaimed a1ndi cheers: What did they do during the, great war ? Had they not pretty record?"
 Lady Astor concluded with a fer vent appeal for reform, saying: Drink promises everything, but gives nothing, and I beg the house not to look upon me as either a crank or a lunat4c, because I am only trying to
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25
JOHNSON AND HEYDLER
 DISAGREE ON NEW CHAIRMAN

New York, Feb. 24-John Heydler, president of the National league. and Ban Johnson, president of the Ameri- can, held a long conference here to- day but were unable to agree on = chairman for the National Commits sion.
 We discussed several candidates at length but were unabel to reach a de- cision on any one man." Heydler' said. However, I hope we will be able to name the new chairman in about a weeks time. Johnson and I will con tinue to keep in touch with each other on the matter by mail or wire until a chairman can be decided upon.
 The names of the candidates discus sed were submitted by a joint com nlittee of the leagues in Chicago. They included Harvey Woodruff of Chicago and State Senator James Walker, Will liam (tBig Biu'') Edwards and J. Con- way Toole of New York. Johnson will return to Chicago tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25
KALEIDOSCOPE

A new f1reless cooker utilizes the steam from a heating radiator.
 What is believed to be the largest concrete dome in the world has been built on a Copenhagen theater, being 130 feet in diameter.
 A new farm impliment for exter- minating weeds in cultivated land lifts strips of soil, pulverizes it and returns it through a seive.
 An English but manufacturer has developed an imitation velour that closely resembles the genuine from stiffened cotton fannelette.
 The value of the exports declared at the American consulate at Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, for the United States declined from $1S.566.45S in 1918 to s16,s95. sOS during the past year.
 Seventy-five years ago it was not unusuaI for a formal English break fast to last for two hours, while a dinner might start at S.30 o'clock and be protracted till midnight. And the courses were as many and substan- tial as the meals were lengthy.
 According to an ancient Irish sue perstition a vicious horse could be tanned by whispering the creed in its right ear Fridays and in its left ear on Wednesday till it was cured, which was merely a. matter of time, unless it had been born at Whitsun tide, in which case it was incurable.
 The Shah of Persia. who is ex- pected to visit America next spring, has one of the most valuable collec- tions of precious stones and jewelry in existence. He possesses among other precious stones the famous pear shaped pearl valued at $300,o00, which forms a part of the Persian crown jewels.
 The report comes from Manchester that tests have been completed there by Capt. William P. Durtnall of a. new type of Eairplane engine which will be silent. and from which the danger of fire in the air has been re- moved The tests were made on a converted engine that had been pre- viously operated on the Otto cycle system.
 At one time small racing was a great fad in Austria. Vienna had a fashionable small racing club, where fortunes were frequently wagered on the ridiculous contests. Careful rec ords of the time taken by the win- ming snails to crawl around the min iature race course were kept, in or. der that contestants might be prop erly handicapped in subsequent matches.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
DROP IN PRICES OF STOCKS.

New York. Feb. 24.-The low ra- -io of reserves disclosed by the local federal reserve bank after the close of last weeks business and another setback in foreign exchange caused net reversals Of 3 10 15 points in to- days feverishlv active stock market.
 Favorable developments. such as unusually free offerings Of call mon ey at six per cent and the very good January foreign trade statement, showing q gain Of s49.000, 900 over the pFevious month. failed to arrest the almost incesSant liquidation and short selling.
 The decline attained its heaviest proportions and created greatest i'm pairment in motors, oils, steels, cquipm and shippings. Kindred and unclass:fied sDecialties were en- Sulfed in the movement, losing to points
 Striking exceptions to the decline were offered for a time by rails notably non- dividend paying issues 9f the granger and coal divisions. but these finally succumbed to the wide spread reaction at the weak close. Salrs amounted to 1.2O0. COG shares.
 Adoption b.- the senate of the rail read bin probably impelied the fur ther buying Of rails. the greater part Of which was credited to western and southwestern sources. Advices received in the street agreed that in tcrest n those issues is growing with their return to private ownership.
 Inter or points sounded the only encouraging note of the day, western tonnage increasing, while business continues on large scale, though dominated by smaller distribution of merchandise and other indications of conservatism.
 Liberty bonds were heavy with the . i-3's at the low record of 95.60 In general domestic bonds eased, with sharp reactions in several high grade industriais. including U. s. Steel 5's. The foreign group was steady. Sales, par value. aggregated t13,575, ,000.
 Old [. : bonds were unchanged on ran.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
 BLOCKING TO ALBANY

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 24.-Democratic women frorA all parts of the state began to arrive in Albany tonight for the convention tomorrow of the dem cratic wmens committee of 1000" called by Mrs. John Sherwin Crosby of New York, to select their own member representative on tie tdg four
 The conference is preliminary to the unofficial state democratic con vention here Thursday.
 State leaders arriving here tonight for the unofficial convention appeared to be confident that the convention will recommend to the enrolled voters that two women and two men com prise the 'Fbig four'' to the national convention in June.
 Miss Margaret Vale of New York. publicity chairman, was one of the early arrivals. This convention" /"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25

she said, twill prove the most signifi- cant wornan's political conference ever yet held. Women democrats are no longer content to be the chorus but have determined to strike a strong new political note-and with force and determination that may surprise some of the men politicians
 At the convention tomorrow" Miss Vale said. the "committee of 1000" will demand a change in the election laws so that women will be given true political equality; denounce Senator Wadsworth for his suffrage stand; offer resolutions from the dem ocratic women to the party, recom- mending that certain refornatory and constructive measures be included in the democratic campaign platform, and perfect cooperative campaign plans.
 Women democrats of New York state are prepared to fight until they are given true voice and true repre- sentation in the party Miss Vale de- clare,1
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25
POETRY

THE STARS BEFORE THE DAWN. How warm and near the stars before
 the dawn That silent keep the last dim watch
 ere day; How close to earth their tender light
 is drawn To earth so still and gray! To them no lover cries in fond appeal, No reveller's songs their watchful
 silence break, No piteous phantoms of the night but
 steal
 Away when they awake. Where weary mothers stumble half To stiIl With comfort warm a baby.s
 cry. Where little children dream. their
 watch they keep As waning night goes by. But. most of all I think. they light the For little ones who slip beyond our Who, spite of all our anguish, cannot
 stay,
 But leave our arms a-cold. For them their tender shining, as alone Across the misty silences they fare, Beyond our touch. beyond our fondfing
 gone,
 0 God. beyond our carei Frances Tatnall, in Harper's Maga- zine.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-25
FIRE IN SHEPARD
 ON THE EAST RIVER

New York, Feb. 24.-Fire broke out tonight in the shipyards of Jacobs Brothers on the East River, where the Shamrock ", Sir Thomas Liptons challenger for the American cup, and the Vanitie, one of the American trial yachts are being overhauled. The fire is raging 500 feet away from the yachts which cannot be moved on ac- count of heavy ice. A heavy snow storm is hampering the work of the firemen.
 In addition to the Shamrock " and the Vanitie there are about 65 yachts in the yards, many of them fla nous in local waters are racers. At 1.SO a. m. the firemen reported that all the yachts would probably be saved unless there was an unexpected shift in the wind.