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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-06

A genuine case of profiteering has
been discovered at last. The guilty
persons are men who bought eggs at
so cents a dozen, placed them in cold
storage and now are selling them at IL
cents a dozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-06

Copyright. 1910, by the Wheeler Syndicats
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-06
International
SundaySchoolLesson
By WILLIAM r. ELLIS.

For February s is "Peter at LYDIA
and Joppa.'' Acts 9:32-43.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Cabinets on Paper.

The quidnuncs who have been busy
with the subject have not succeeded in
forming an altogether satisfactory cabi-
net for either Mr.. Harding or Gov.
Cox, but they have developed the fact
that there is good deal Of excellent
cabinet material in the country.
1t is assumed that the next cabinet,
whether selected by Mr.. Harding or
Gov. Cox, will be a straightout party
board The two national conventions
were straightout party affairs. and the
two platforms bear party names. And
certainly the two candidates are
straightout party men. Mr.. Harding
is d republican, Gov. Cox a democrat
of long standing.
During the war it was several times
insisted that the President ought tc
make room at his cabinet table for q
republican or two; that as the two
parties had united in declaring hos
k1lities and were cooperating in con
Quoting them, both should have his
gar in the :uggcstion as to details. The
president was not persuaded.
But as the war is over, and the two
parties are now contending against
each other abost questions relating t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Looking to America.

The Stars cable from Paris pub
lished Thursday told story of great
pathos. Throughout Europe broken
people, Of very small means or no
means at all, are almost in a frenzy
to quit home to make new homes in
America. They are heart-sore, and
hungry for a change. Their fancy is
that they will be leaving their woes
behind and taking up life under buoy.
ant and reviving circumstances.
Many of these people are ignorant.
Many are in reduced physical condi.
ton. All are confused. They are in.
capable of calculation. They are in
a panic.
Appeals to such people so unhappily
circumstanced to remain and help re.
store the lands Of their birth go I'M
needed. Their sole thought is of es.
cape. They have had enough of tur-
MOL and distress. and they fear more
will follow. Hence their passion to
put wide ocean between themselves
and horrors
Ignorant of our language, of our
laws and institutions, of our indus
trial and agricultural methods, what
would this seething mass Of wretched-
ness do if dumped on our shores? What
but add to it's woes and our own? How
could we make room for it? How edu-
cate it? How fit it for any part in
our scheme?
Fortunately, this movement can
have no success comparable with the
plans laid. The majority of these
would-be emigrants cannot realize
their wishes. They must remain where
they are; and we may all hope that,
forced thus to bear the ills they have,
they will in time shape the burdens
to their backs. and prosper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Harding and Coolidge.

Speaking in Indianapolis last night
Mr.. Harding said:
I'VE have come to the threshold OF
new era. i ask you to look forward
to constructive and progressive pro-
gram"
A new era Of extra ordinary moment
A new era not alone for us, but for
all the world. To meet the emergency
adequately, the constructive states.
manship of the world is necessary
This means for US that the ablest men
in America must concern themselves
about American interests. and assist
in the preparation and Inauguration
of the proper policies. Mr.. Harding
invites counsel, and adds significantly
that I'VE have had too much govern
ment in business and not enough bust
ness in government"
Speaking in Philadelphia last night
Gov. Coolidge said:
when my countrymen turn their
attention again to the commonplace
shall know that American institutions
are secure. I want to see the gospel
L
be the sound. the good, the wholesome
commonplace"
This is in key with Mr.. Harding's
deliverance. Business is everyday
successful business the acme Of the
everyday-the commonplace. if you
please. We have gone through q
period of the unusual. the turbulent
the wasteful. the expensive-in word
through war. Let US return now t.
the usual, the calm. the watchful, the
economical-in word, to peace.
Mr.. Harding has said that if elected
he will invite his yokemate in his tri
umph into the circle of his advisers
1t is an assurance, therefore, to fine
them in agreement on what should b,
done to start the country on the patti
Of recuperation from the effects of tn,
war, and toward prosperity greater
we may all hope, than hitherto W,
have attained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Rate by Biail-Payable I'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
Pay the Clerks!

Government clerks ask for more
pay. Their Just and reasonable de-
mands and needs have not been in
cluded in departmental estimates and
they plan to present their cause to
Congress. Relief must be given them.
Fairness calls for it and so does neces-
sity. Salaries of government clerks
are about at the lifeline. Many other
classes of workers have been given
substantial advances in pay because
it was necessity to do it if they are to
continue in their positions. The cost
of living has increased. There is no
need to argue why it has gone up or
who or what is to blame. The fact is
there. 1t costs more to eat. to keep
shelter over ones head and to put q
coat or shirt waist on ones back and
shoes on ones feet. The slender mar
gin that existed before the war be-
tween the income of the government
clerk and his or her necessary living
costs has been wiped out. Generally
the salary leaves no credit balance.
Deficits appear in household accounts
and clerks are digging into or have
used up the small savings laid by in
what we have come to call normal
times" Men and women go into debt.
not to pay for pleasures, baubles and
things of that sort. but to pay neces-
sary living expenses.
The cry of economy is played out.
1t disturbs the temper of most of the
people of Washington to lecture to
them that they should avoid extrava-
sance and practice economy. How
can any clerk be extravagant on a
government salary? Who is it in
Washington outside of the relatively
practicing economy? Where are the
government clerks who are eating
lamb chops and porterhouse steaks,
wearing costly furs and paying for
Economy in most homes has been car
ried to the point of pinching and pri-
walton; to the wearing of old over
coats, made-over skirts and hats,
PATCHED shoes and darned socks.
How is it that government can de-
claim about better pay for working
men and workingwomen,'' higher
wages for American labor" keep up
the standard of living in the American
home.' and at the same time pay
starving wages to it's thousands of
faithful desk workers and press them
so close to the lifeline that they feel
themselves on the border Of revolt?
is moderate and it should be allowed.
And here's hoping that you get it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
and victory notes have passed from

and victory notes have passed from
possession of people who bought them
at their issue price and are now own
ed by persons who bought them at
their market price.
! Original purchasers of the bonds
and the distinction between a liberty
bond and victory note is very thin,
if there is any difference at all except
in name-let go Of them for two prin-
cfpal reasons. A multitude of buyers
of small amounts Of the bonds sold
them to furnish cash for living ex.
penses or pleasure expenses. Many
buyers of the bonds sold them to
| transfer the cash into securities pay
ing higher interest return. Some Of
| these sellers selected real securities
and others were lured into buying lin
securities
One mistake in the flotation of the
government popular loans was that
| the interest rate was too low. Moth
ing is to be gained by trying to fix
responsibility for this. The Treasury
Department conferred with leading
capitalists and financiers, and the in
terest rate, considering the security
and certain tax-exemption features,
was thought high enough to peg these
bonds at par. That guess was wrong.
1t was not foreseen that the price
! for the use OF money would go so
high that bonds and stocks in corpora
lions whose issues were historically
safe and sound would go so low as
to return interest and dividends at
the rate of and 10 per cent. These
returns on what had always been con-
sidered investment securities led many
large holders Of liberties" and vic
tories" to sell at the market and re-
invest in the other forms of paper.
That selling, coupled with the selling
of needy or indifferent holders. weight
ed the market with more of the bonds
than it would absorb. until their price
fell to a level where the interest re-
turn was attractive or nearly COM
mensurate with the price of money.
issues is shown in a late report by
the controller of the currency. He
says that on June 80, 1920, the amount
of liberty bonds held by all the ma
tional banks of the country as col
lateral for loans was only $646, 043 900.
This was a reduction, compared with
December 81. 1919, of 1852. 1907 900. The
total amount of victory notes held by
national banks as collateral for loans
on June 30, 1920, was only 1925, SOS 900,
a reduction during preceding six
months of $43.226,0Oo. The records
also show the amount OF liberty bonds
owned by the national banks on June
80, 1920, was only $778,361, 900, a re-
duction since December 81, 1919, of
$64, 81 900, and the amount of victory
notes owned by the national banks
on June 80. 1920, was SPAS, sis. 900, a
reduction of s54,574,O00 since Deem
Der 81, 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Waiting!

Indications are that prices are on
the down grade. In a conference be-
tween Secretary Houston and COM
mittee representing certain agricul-
tural interests the Secretary was criti-
cised for a recent statement Of his
that prices had begun to recede. He
told the committee that 1.-The state.
ment properly represented conditions -
Herbert Hoover. in an address at
Topeka, is reported to have said that
the apex of the high cost of living has
been reached in America and from now
on prices will undergo "a continuous
downward readjustment."
We are waiting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Exterior Decorations.

The Star recently printed a news
story that, according to compilation
of tax returns, it cost women in the
United States $3.50, 200, 900 last year
Ito rouge their cheeks, dab their
noses with powder and make them
selves fragrant with perfume"
The figures seem large at glance,
but when one considers the amount Of
rouge and powder consumed the price
seems moderate. The sum is much
smaller than a casual observer of the
habits and appearance of the ladies
would expect. Really. the inference
is that paint and powder cannot be
expensive. While some ladies use
these things in tolerable moderation,
there are others who use them to ex.
travagance. But if the sum OF $780,
000, 900 be divided by the whole mum.
Der of women in the United States, the
cost compared with the amount known
to be employed for decorative pur.
poses would seem incredibly small per
capita ,tper head or per face).
But, really. the amount Of whiten'
ing and reddening which ladies prac
tice on themselves is no mans bust
ness, and it seems quite impertinent
to discuss it. Whether We approve or
disapprove matters not. We must &C
cept them. and we do happily and
joyously accept them as they are-or
at least as they are made up to be
So let my lady fair put vermillion
sunsets in her cheek and daub her
nose as white as snow-capped mounts
and henna her hair if she lists to-
wear a fur collar in July and bare
neck in December-well, well! Ye,
adorable is she ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

peace. the victor. It is held. should
steer q. course strictly i'm consonance
with proclaimed party principles.
1t Is the general expectation that
the new President will surround him.
self with men Of experience in public
life, and well and favorably known
throughout the country. His task will
be so huge, and SO much importance
will attach to its execution, he will
stand in fullest need Of the most valu-
able advice and assistance he can
possibly command.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Government War Bonds.

Government war obligations are
gradually settling down into strong
hands" that is, in the possession of
persons Ss,S institutions who can and
are willing to hold them for their in.
vestment return and prospective ap.
probation in market price. There is
no use in making the lament that a
large percentage Of the liberty bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Attempts to discourage soap box
orators invariably prove unsuccessful.
The fact that a man cannot hire hall
is not permitted to deny him the free
dom of speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

The supposition is that Mr.. George
Creel is in Mexico collecting informa-
ton. and carrying his own facilities
for censoring it as he goes along. Mr..
Creel has come to be regarded as
almost as important a repository of
facts as Col. House himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

There might be some interest in
checking up the predictions that bread
would be cheaper when the use of
grain for distilling purposes was dis
countenanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

A number of statesmen are expected
to break silence just in time to en-
able them to hold their party member
ship without being called on for great
oratorical exertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Diplomatic rumors suggest that Mex
leo is in a position to consider with
caution the dangers of entangling al
liances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Physicians reports do not indicate
that hunger striking is a reliable
method Of solving the problem Of nv-
ing cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Numerous American economists
favor high wages if they can be relied
on to secure a CORRESPONDENCE high
rate Of production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

The coal miners of Great Britain
have made regulation of industry on
land as important as control of com.
merce on the seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Circumstances prevented Senator
Harding from being on the front porch
10 welcome Gov. Cox when the latter
spoke in Marion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

The demon rum is no longer ex.
pected to figure as the most unruly
of the Halloween hobgoblins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Election day is SO near at hand
that an especial emphasis and abun.
dance in campaign argument is ex.
cusable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

No presidential campaign is regard
cd as complete without program for
breaking the solid south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

Lenin is now compelled to consider
the possibility Of more or less com
petition in the enterprise Of terrorixm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
Ohio.

Prom the savannah News.
1t is now intimated that the United
States Is composed Of Ohio and forty
seven other states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
SOnniferOus,

Charlie. dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, II wish you would talk about
the league Of nations"
What for?"
ut always puts me to sleep. Maybe
it will do the same for the baby"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
SerenelY Secure.

II think" said the weary Travelled,
"that 1 have solved the housing prob
lem so far as l am personally con-
cerned."
"How?"
II shall get myself position Al a
room clerk in a hotel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
wild Undertaking.

The anarchist doth often tell
A tale of senseless glee,
Who seeks to Danish H. c. l..
By means of INT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
OVerauS.

What has become OF the overaIls
idea?"
Sort O died out" replied, Farmer
Corntossel. Didn't seem to be any
way of maxim overalls expensive
enough to give 'em standip ~ q regu-
lar fad.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

October.
Little bit o. foolishness
Long about October
When the world is more or less
Solemn.like an sober.
Sunshine smilin' in the sky
Southwind comes a-jaZZin' by;
Autumn seems most like July,
Long about October.
Little bit O. seriousness
Long about October.
Forest sheds it's leafy dress,
Double-quick disorder.
Soon we'll see the snowflake fly
Where the August flowers die.
Laughter mingles with a sigh
Long about October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-16

when it comes to impressing the
popular mind" said Senator Sorghum,
"a party platform is quite likely to
prove less important than the rear
platform of special train
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

DR.. Routh, who is preaching In
the revival meeting. preached to a
large crowd Saturday afternoon at
the bank corner. He made a fine
impression on the audience who gave
close attention nd the sermon was
doubtless corried home in the minds
and hearts OF many.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

Mr.. Thomas declares for the abol-
ition OF a poll tax. He is wrong
There arc thousands OF persons h.
Texas who pay no taxes except
poll tax. The payment OF a poll ia,
cut out the negro. Mexicans and low
foreign vote. and thus makes th'
votes OF good American citizens more
valuable. The tax goes in the schoo'
fund. and thus benefits the schoo
children. Don't repeal the poll ia
law.-Plainview News
You are right, Editor Adams, III.
poll tax law is a good one. for as
you say il goes into the school fund
and where could 1t be put to better
advantage? We also say don't re
peal the poll tax law. The welfar
of our childen is important abov
everything else.-Lynn County New
A man or woman who is not will
ing to pay poll tax can feel yer,
little interest in the public welfare
and the poll tax law cuts a big ele
ment in election fraud.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18
INCOME TAX Is DUE

Austin, Texas. June 1.-THE fo-
information for the guidance OF tax
payers in the payment of the second
installment OF their income tax for
the year 1919 is given out by Col
lector OF Internal Revenue A. s.
Walker.
bills for the second installment
OF the income tax for 1919, due on
or before June Is, have been mail
ed TO taxpayers. Un,ikethose OF last
year. the bills are non-detachable
and are expected to be returned in
tact, accompanied by check or money
order
Payment in this manner is par
ticularly desirable. II helps the tax
payer by saving him a trip to the
office and II helps the government
by avoiding congestion at the cash.
Ter window during the last few days
preceding the date of payment. Be
sides q check is a receipt.
Failure OF a taxpayer to receive
a bill does not relieve him OF his
obligation to pay his tax within the
time specified. To avoid penalty and
interest the tax must be paid In the
office of the collector or branch OF
flee on or before June IS.
Cheeks or money orders should
be made payable TO collector OF in
ternal revenue. Payments may b
made at the office OF the collecto
at Austin, Texas, or at any branci
office in the state
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18
Land and Home

160 acres, miles west OF Snyder
on public road, 80 acres cultivated
balance good grass, best grade OF
catclaw land. Practically all tillable'
Not leased for oil. fair improve
ments, good water, mill and tanks
two miles OF school II choice To-
cation appeals to you, better see this
one. Price $4,000 per acre. crop rent
included, of per ce mt off for cash
II interested write to or see the own
err, ]. P. Keenon. Snyder, Texas, r. ]
SO pd
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18
ABROAD BUILDING RESUMES

4 is expected that at least b0O
Lee OF new railroad will be built
West Texas during this year. The
bagxber OF Commerce says;
fThe San Antonio Rock Springs d
iorthern line from San Antonio to
mora, will be built Immediately,
bcording to promoters. II Will have
mileage OF 200 miles. The Kan
Is City, Mexico & Orient probably
hi build from San Angelo TO Del
no. 10 miles. The Missouri, Kan
Is & Texas will consider extension
1 its Rotan branch TO Snyder, TWEEN
b-five miles, and may extend to n
|bnnection with a transcontinental
Inc in New Mexico. The Stamford
Northwestern may be extended to
|nckney or Crosbyton. Besides the
loo miles mentioned the FIT, Worth
Northwestern line may be built,
living an additional 200 to 500
hiles. A line Is now proposed from
|linera! Wells to Breckenridge, a
Instance OF forty-five miles.
The rapidly building Western
|ountry creates demand for better
transportation facilities. The old
how going service can no longer
|atisfy conditions. The people OF
West Texas call for the best in ev-
rything and are ready TO come
cross with patronage to support the
light sort OF equipment and service
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

A ball game was billed for sny-
der Saturday evening between Ira
and Hermleigh. The Hermleigh
boys came over in good feather but
the Ira boys phoned in that some
thing had come up to prevent their
coming. Il,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Warren OF thu
'ost City Post came over Saturday
o visit relatives and friends. Mrs
will visit here for a few
laws but Ed went home Monday tc
ret busy on his job.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

Warren G. Harding was reared on
a farm in Ohio and during college
days edited the college paper and
thus got the newspaper spirit. Then
his father set him up in business
and in all these years he has KEEP,
up his newspaper connection
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

The Texas Press Association met
I'm annual session in Houston Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday OF las.
week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

Several homicide cases are on the
court docket 10 Jones county but
Arson wants il understood thai the
cases were transferred TO that coun-
ty.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-06-18

Or. and Mrs ] w. Warren re-
turned Monday from Arkansas They
report their sister getting better
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-29

1t you really want to save-if you are de-
terrnned to save-then you will buy during