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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
WANTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate for
Inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journal - l cent a word each insertion ::
minimum 10 cents; By the week 3 cents
word minimum 80 cents
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must be
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the rate per word for The Topeka State
Journal
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified properly must be IN The State
Journal office before u 20 o'clock Want
Ads received after Il so till Is p. ID. will
be inserted ander the head: Too Late to
Classify
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
B. r. SWORDS TO CHILIICoTHE
TOpekan Is Appointed Trainmaster Of
Illinois Division of Santa Fe.

b r. Swords. for the past three
years head OF the transportation de-
partment OF the Santa Fe general
managers office. has been appointed
trainmaster of the Illinois division of
the Santa F'e. with headquarters at
Chillicothe, No, where he has gone to
take up his new work
Swords was succeeded in the office
OF the general manager here by P.
O'Sullivan. who has been employed as
assistant to Swords, and now IS pro-
u oted to his place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09

Mrs. VIII Earl. Mrs J. B. Hoag. Mrs. G.
q. Horne. Mrs. VIII Jessop. Mrs. X. f
Lesson, Mrs. Paul Maekey, Mrs D. \.
Rsthbun, Mrs. c. NJ Reaugh, Mrs Ray
Rathbun, Mrs Newton Scott, Mrs viii
Sleeper. Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. Ralph Tomlin-
son. Mrs r. P. Taylor. Mrs. D. o. WiIlsev,
Mrs. Alvin Renbarger, Mrs W. o. Sherman,
Mrs Chas. Lingo and Mrs. E. W. Rem
barger-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09

WANT young man on farm in west Kansas
wood choppers; farm hands; married
boys; kitchen help to ship; corn huskers
hospital help; man and wife cooks. etc.
Furman's Labor Agency. los West Sth-
WANTED-Steam hoist engineer on
bridge footing work. pile driving and
excavating. few miles south Topeka Phone
Marsh, Wakarusa-
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wANTED-AIALE HELP.

REGISTERED DRUGGIST-Must be good
prescription man-State experience age
salary expected in own handwriting. Ad-
dress Ell, care Journal
WANTED-The police TO be more careful
in their roundup on lower Kansas avenue
while New York Sleeps
WANTED-CIerk and boekkeeper, position
open to Advancement Address 3oI, care
Journal
WANTED-The Fire Department to listen
for the alarm in while New York
Sleeps"
WANT five men for city statesmen Money
making proposition for first class men.
Call Fellier. Hotel National
AGENTS WANTED to sell drawing charts
and fun games for children Cali at 6O1
East 4th st.
WANTED-Boys to sell Xmas cards. Call
7O9 Topeka ave. between 1873 p m
WANTED-Salesmen. Famous Clothing Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
wANTED-FE.MALE HELP

WANTED-Chamber maids; lunch counter
girls: cooks: family help; kitchen help
institution help; Eousekeepers- etc Fur
mans Employment Office 100 West Sth-
WANTED-Housekeep competent woman
to take full charge and care for two boys.
Modern convenienees. References required
Mrs R. o. Wales, Room II. OrPheum Bldg.
AGENTS WANTED to sell drawing charts
and fun games for children Call at 6o1
East 4th St
WANTED-Sales ladies at once Famous
Clothing Co.
WANTED-GirIs fer inside plant work c.
Wolff Packing company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR saLE-CrrY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Four-roou modern GOTTA e-
hard pine finish. newly decorated. ) lots.
fine shade pears, peaches. cherries. grapes
aud strawberries Price very reasonable.
1923 West Phone 81
PRICE reduced from s. 800 to 8. 900 Eight
room modern house all IN fine repair and
everything complete: good neighborhood-
Phone 54J9 J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
wANTED-sITUATIoNs

WANTED-Position in hardware store as
clerk or manager, fourteen years exper-
fence Can give best Of reference. q. f. C.,
care Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
LOST AND FOUND.

THE PANSY PIN with diamond center
cannot possibly mean as much TO finder
as to owner whose mother wore it for thir-
y years Please return and receive reward.
1908 Clay. Phone 5473 J.
LOST-Weduesday afternoon, keys tied
with string. Phone 1859.
LOST-Spotted Boston bench terrier pup
this morning from Eleventh and FIJI
more Reward. Phone 54O4 ].
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
WANTED-To RENT

Wanted by responsible people. fur
nished house or apartment.
either temporary or perma-
nent- Guaranteed excellent
care Three adults. no cats
or dogs Phone 2s40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR RENT-RoOMS

FOR RENT-MOdern. } large rooms and
alcoTe; employed couple preferred; heat
light and water furnished HOS East 6sa-
FOUR unfurniShed rooms for rent -
West Sth- Phone 3667-
20 TOPEKA AyE-TEo unfuruished
rooms, Call after ). White 4555.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
wANTED-MALE HELP.

TAXICAB DRTvERS-Men Of good char
acter, who know the streets and can
drive a Ford Do not confuse these jobs
with the old time hack drivers. We are
in the transportation business Steady
employment. good wages. Paynes, 205
"est sixth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09

By JAN 1ST five or six room modern
house Also double house or apartment
one side furnished and o1e unfinished
good references White 2472
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
MALE AND FEMALE

~---~--~---~---->----~>--
OPPORTUNITY for an active ambitious
man or woman to secure agency for old
line Health and Accident Insura nee com
any. Liberal policies: low cost; part or
person. National Casualty Co., room 200,
Central National Bank Bldg, Topeka Kan
HELP WANTED-Help. Helpl the little
child cried While New York Sleeps"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR RENT-FURNIsHED ROOMS


FOR RENT-Large south room, strictly
modern, suitable for one or TWO gentle
men, two blocks from state house Phone
1874 evenings.
KANSAS AVE. 1230-Niceiy furnished
sleeping room in modern private home
515 NORTH KAN AVE.-Light house
keeping rooms and also sleeping rooms.
furnace heat, bath and electric lights
LARGE, pleasant furnished modern front
sleeping room, very desirable, close In
good location 81 West It'll St
3o+ WEST STH-CIose in. modern, furnish
ed. sleeping reon, furnace heat, hot wa
ter.
NICELY furnished trent room. Iavatory
with hot ana cold water. every modern
convenience. Cali 3S09 or 1911 Western ave
FOR RENT-Furnished room, first floor,
modern blocks from state house 11o1
Van Buren,.
FOR RENT-StrictIy modern Sleeping room.
20 Taylor St Phone Blue 1922.
NICE furnished room for rent. 500 West
sth st. Phone White 26Ta
FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms, close
in Phone 42T5-
FURNISHED Sleeping room, downstairs
615 Lincoln Phone SSH J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
OAKLAND NEWS

Notes and personals by Mrs. II.
WadIeigh. Phone 1859 XII or $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09


NOTICE
The National Reserve Life Insurance Com
pany-
To Whom II May Concern:
You will hereby-take notice that Inc
National Reserve Life IusuFaucs Company
has been Incorporated under the Laws OF
the State Of Kansas and has fled It's
Charter and Bylaws with the Superfn-
tendeut Of the Insurance Department OF TIE
State Of Kansas
That the names and residences Of the d.
rectors are as follows:
George Godfrey Moore, Topeka kansds-
George L kreeck- Lawrence Kansas
J. Z. Auspau zh- Topeka. Kansas
J. H Lee Topeka. Kansas
That the place Of business and office Of
The National Reserve Life Insuracce Com
pany is Topeka. Kansas
J r. ASSPAUGH, Secretary
First published IN The Topeka state
Journal. Thursday. Dee :. 1871
In the Probate Court Of Shawnee County,
In the estate Of j. F. Swltzer. deceased
NOTICE
Notice Is hereby given that on Thursday.
December 1Gth. 1Jzl. ten o'clock A. IA,
at the office Of the Central Trust Company.
702 Kansas Avenue. in the City Of Topeka,
the administrator will sell at public sale 70
the highest bidder the rt.n1ai hing personal
assets Of the estate Of ,. f. switzer, de-
THE cESTRAT Tpr-ST COMPANY.
Administrator d.b.nc.Ga-
] J. T. BurEow. Jr.s Trust Officer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR REs;T-GARAGEs


GARAGE FOR RENT 2ox40 it. rear Of
lot. $40 Kansas ave- Also rear OF new
Santa Fe general office building; walls
and floors cement, electric lights. water,
be used for work shop storage etc Vacant
Jan / Can at col E 4th St Phone SIC
STORAGE-24-hour- Service Fire proof
Building. THE TAFT MOTOR CO.. al
Jackson.
FOR RENT-A garage. ~ West sth.
Phone 5e67. 222 West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FTRRIEIf,

FTRRIER
John PETRZILEK- The Fgrr1sr. moved
to SIT Kansas ave. upstairs. temporarily
located
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


WE PAY the highest price for cast-off
clothing, shoes, hats and oTereoats- Drop
as card or call Gordon Bros. Loan Of
fice. 400 Kansas ave Phone 1913.
POTLTEY WANTED-E - Wise. 1127
Kansas ave.
WANTED-LittIe girls used bicycle 221
Harrison ST
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR RENT-FARMs

FOR RENT-16e acre farm within s uafzes
of Topeka for crop rent; also 70 tons
alfalfa for sale. 1t01 Jewell Phone White
2-4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
5ACRES-s1.5OO

500 cash and s15 per mo-. unimproved-
Only one left Hurry II you want this
one Your last chance
H p. RICHARDS
~ View England Bldg Topeka Kan
100 ACRES. Jackson Co. Kansas. improved,
splendid stock and grain farm owner
will exchange for suburban or residence ?.
Mansfield Land & Loan Co., Suite l..
CoIumb ian Bldg. Phone 261-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR SALE-POUITRY
PRICE OF EVERY CAR REDUCED

FOR SATELLITES dozen young thorobred
plymouth Rock hens and two ROSTERS
$40 each Phone BIB N-3-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09

WANTLD-SAIES
INSURANCE Statesmen - Experienced
health and accident Work in Topeka
for well established company. Salary aud
commission paid Call between and 3
y. N. or I 80 to $50 D. m. c. A. Hetrick,
Room 30, New England Bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR RENT-oFFICE ROOMS.

r ANSA5 AVE office rear 9Th st. Largo
front window. steam heat. so per m9ltil-
Kansas LanG y lni1. vement Co. COS Kan
sas ave Phone 80
KANSAS AVE. OFFICE. near 9Th St, large
front window, steam heat, $50 per month.
Phone %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09

FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR SAL-PIANos
FOR sALE-PE STOCK

BRIGHT yellow caa2risS- Spanish Night
ingaIe fishers Phone 1872 Black
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
PICTuRE FRAMING.
LEGAL

FRAMING. regfiding mat making mount
Iue dous By Sullivan Art Store i22-fz3 <
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
EDUCATIONAL
MOVING.
FE NIMORE MOVING
rYPEwKITERa

TYPEWRITERS Of all makes. new ana -
bufIt Agency for the New Royal Type
writer end Victor Adding Machines. sup
pies-Reoairs. Phone 222 western Type
writer Co. ga kansas ave. Topsks. haa-
ALI. STANDARD MAKES. Sales or rent
Repairs OF factory trained mechanics.
We lead; others follow. CRANE CON-
PANY- 20 years IA business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

10000 FEET, native dimension lumber
Cheap Jess Willard, Go Buchanan
Phone Black 255S-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-09
SERVICES OFFERED.

COULD TAKE CARE OF two cnHate1.
board and room. would care for them
near school. b J. Woerner, $50 Z crane
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20
MRS. MORGAN ENTERTAiNS
WITH BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. j. II. Morgan entertained Mon
day afternoon With an enjoyable
bridge party at her home on Union
street This was the second of Z ser-es.
Lovely pink rosebuds and white mar
ciSSus were attractitvely used in the
reception room and library, where the
tables were placed. NJ SIS Helen Bran
ham received the prize for making the
highest score The consolation prize
was cut by Miss Louise Elliott. Mes
DANES N. E. Chilean, F. c. Allen of
Jacksonville, Fla, w NJ. Oats, c. H.
Walker assisted the hostess. Those
enjoying Mrs Morgan's hospitality
were Mesdames Milton Brown, ]. D.
Gould, Il. r. Hopkins. Sr.. r. r. Hop
kins Jr, G. w. Blanton, Jr.. J. A. Blan-
ton, NJ. Fleming, c. T. Walker, w. NJ.
Oats, A. Fendig, J. f. Royalle, II.
Hughes, f. W. Woodcock, N. E. Gill
can, J. II. Parker, j. H. Strong, w. G..
Irwin, Paul Morton j. e. Lambrieht,
R, 'Hightower of Thomaston, r. c.
Allen of Jacksonville. G. Irwin of
cleveland, O., Misses Leila Parker.
Helen Branham, Leah Brown, Louise
Elliott, Elyifa Torras. Gladys McKin
non.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Joe Ross, of Atlanta, is visiting rel
atives in the city.
o
Linton Allen is spending a few days
in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Miss Mary Parker is improving,
after an attack OF la grippe. TO the
pleasure OF her many friends.
Mrs. w. r. Bowler and Miss Mar
jorie Bowler will return tonight, after
an enjoyable visit with friends in Sa-
yannah.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Sunday afternoon at St. Marks Epis-
copal church, Rev. William Johnson
baptized little Ralph Emerisan Ever
EFT. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ever
EFT. with Miss Boykin Carruthers as
god-mcther and Robert B. Everett, Jr..
godfather, little John Moore Ralston
son of Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Ralston.
with Miss Margaret Ralston as god
mother, and Mr.. Lee Robinson. god
father.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20
SOCIAL MEETING OF WoMAN's
CLUB FRIDAY.

The regular monthly social meeting
Of the Woman's club will be held Fri
day afternoon at $3.50 in the Y w. c.
A. hall Mrs. George Brown will act
las chairman of this meeting with nine
ladies assisting. An enjoyable pro
gram has been arranged and every
member is requested to be present.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20
MRS. WRIGHT TO COMPLIMENT
ARS. RAYMOND.

Mrs. J. S. Wright will entertain
Thursday afternoon with two tables OF
bridge in honor Of Mrs Raymond. of
New York city. the guest of Mrs F.
d. NJ. Str@CNsIc5m
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Mrs. R. Smith, of Brooklyn, N, w. Is
the guest of her neice, Mrs. X. H.
Everett.
o
Miss Albert Hillsman viii leave TO
dow fer Augusta to visit relatives
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20
MRS. HOPKINS TO ENTERTAIN.

Mrs r. r. Hopkins, ST., will enter
tain with two bridge parties THIS week.
enc Wednesday afternoon and the
other Saturday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

At the First Methodist church Sun
day morning, Rev. l.. j. Ballard CHRIS
tened little Alice Virginia Walker,
daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. c. u. Walker,
little Sarah Hardee Atkinson, daugh-
Ter Of Mr. and Mrs r. B. Atkinson.
and Edward Purford. son Of DR.. and
Alrs. r. E. L. Burford.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

MIR. and Mrs. Thomas O'Connor, of
New York, announce the birth of Il
son, Jan. II. This will be Of interest
to the many friends in the city OF Mrs.
O'Connor, WHO is Il former Bruins
wickian.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20
MRS. STRONG HOSTESS TO
YOUNG NATIONS.

Mrs. J. H. Strong will act as hostess
to the Young Matrons Bridge club
Thursday afterpoon at her home.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Miss Nen Noyes has returned to
after short visit with Mrs
W II. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Noyes.
parents Of Miss Nell, and the family
will sail the first week of February for
Port Au Prince, Hayti. to spand six
months.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Mrs. D. D. Atkinson has recovered
from recent illness, to the pleasure
of her many friends
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Mr. and Mrs. r. C. Allen, of Jackson
vile. Fla. are visiting relatives in the
city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Miss Cleo Green, of Macon, arrives
his week, to be the guest of Mrs.
Arthur j. Wood.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

Mrs A. P. Dodge, OF st simons
ISLAND, spent Monday in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-20

ACACIA CLUB TO MEET WITH
MRS. CoLsoN.
The 'Acac,a club will meet Wednes-
day afternoon at four O'Clock with Mrs.
J. r. Colson.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-12-10

in changing
larger seeking goods
in Backfoot and that much home
The modern trade idea the modern commercial slogan and principle advises trad
What obtained should
your then your
in
and helps take Of trade
When line trade loses that much valuable business
ii
village perhaps in
Bfoot then perhaps find PoatI
build the mrmountan rather than buying Omaha and Chicago and
found in this edition They
village, ie there should be sought for
village Bacfoot
the
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-12-10
Santa Claus Beckons to You

To those who know Badoo the old days
with uniproved firms
farther back the days de freight outfits and the cowboys that
to there is for visiting the modern Black
foat Z
who occasionally City,
that place where almost anything be found who
Bic only
yond there pleasant surprises store visiting the and such will
Salt
modern keeping
many possible enjoyment
omer vi
Backfoo has been the Of the trails for hundred old Fort Hall
travelled thru Fort Hall the Bacfoo The
rappers traders and
highways
ii BEkfoot
Backfoo plain industrious old providing of things for
citizens and II records but few failures enterprises and ranks
desirable
things ready delivery
strikes floods cyclones trade Winds it and its
mate lays its plans and hrws the line.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-01-22
Sci Scranton Coal Mine
Sold To Fuel Co.

Fairfax, S. d., Jan. 15.--Charles A.
johnson and John N. Ellerman. presi-
don't and secretary OF the Johnson
Fuel company. of this place, have just
returned srem Omaha WHARF thAs
went to attend the meeting or the
board of directors or that company
which was held at the Rome hotel. and
they report that the directors approx
ed the contracts and confirmed the
sale of the Johnson Fuel compan,
propertf at Scranton, N. d., the con-
s~ideration being SO, $1,000 The fol
loving directors and officers OF the
company were in attendance at the
meeting: Dapid Hanna and A u
Morris, Wood Lake, Nebr,; Chris.
Giitstrap, Crystal Lake, Ia; John
pusey. Miller, s. d.; S. w. Clark, REQ
field, S. D.; Carl Hubbard; OF the Mu-
tnal Live Stock Commission company;
Charles A Johnson and John N. Eiier.
mar. OF Fairfax. OF the Johnson Fuel
and G. l.. McCrea. OF Day
ton. o., president of the Standard Fuel
company, purchasers of this property.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-01-22
STATISTICS
FOR YEAR 1919
Marked Decrease In Births and
Deaths In County

The vital statistics report for Hand
County for the rear ending December
81. 1919, shows a marked decrease in
births and deaths for the year.
The marriages have remained at the
same figure for three years, namely,
1917, 1918 and 1919.
During the year 1919 there were
204 births, as compared with 232 dur
ing 1918 showing a decrease of 2S.
There was a much greater decrease
III he death rate of 1919, compared to
the death rate of 1918. Nineteen nine
teen showed n deaths, against LOS in
nineteen eighteen, a decrease of TWEEN
~. eight. The high mortality in 1918
was due largely to the influenza cpl
&c mic.
Sixty-one marriage licenses were
issued during the year. Two divorces
were granted. Two received their
final citizenship papers, and IL made
applications to become citizens. Eigh-
teen naturalization papers were grant
ed in 1918
Clerk of Courts w. Z. Morrow. stat
ed that since December 23 to January
20, he had already issued fifteen mar
riage licenses.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-01-22
SOUTH OAK. LEADS
in v. S. 5. SALES
Sicur Indians Buy 100000 Worth In
November

South Dakota leads every other
state in the Union in the sale OF gov
ernment securities during the month
OF November. according to figures Just
compiled in Washington and made
public at the Ninth Federal District
Wal Savings headquarters in Mime
apolis
Sales during the month were aug
mented in South Dakota by the pur
chase Of more than $500, 900 worth OF
treasury savings certificates by the
Sioux Indians of the Rosebud Agency.
The total government security sales
for the entire state for that month
amounted to 20 cents for every man.
woman and child. Kansas came next
with a per capita sale OF IL cents ana
me district of Columbia, Missouri and
wyoming tied for fourth place with
"A per capita sale of IL cents, While
Ohja was safely in third place with a
per capita sale of 16 cents.
Montana, which stands second OF
oil the states for the total sales
throughout the year, was fifth Of all
states for November per capita sales
which amounted to IL cents. Mime
sofa ranked with Illinois, Indiana and
New York with a per capita sale OF
IL cents.
Tennessee and Virginia at the
foot of the list. sales y la states
amounting to g cents fof aa, ..nhass-
tant. The average for the nation was
s cents.
The total sales for Thrift Stamps,
War Savings Stamps and Treasury
Savings Certificates for 1919 have not
been announced but they III known
to exceed $50, 900. 900.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-01-22
Richards Challenges
Opponent To Debates

Huron, Jan. 17.-R. o. Richards,
candidate for Republican nomination
for governor of South Dakota, has
challenged his opponent. Mr. W. H.
McMaster OF Yankton county to six
teen public joint debates on his para
mount issue of personal liberty VS..
prohibition, to commence under the
law about February 1.
Mr.. Richards left for the Twin
Cites last evening and up to thai
time had received no notice of Mr..
McMaster's acceptance from the sec
rotary of states office. IL Mr.. Nc
Master fails to accept within a certain
number Of days his name goes of the
primary election ballot. Mr.. McMas-
ter as the challenged candidate, has
the right to fix the date and place for
the sixteen joint debates. 1t is re-
ported that they will be held in the
larger county seat towns like Yank-
ton. Sioux Falls, Madison, Mitchell,
Huron, WATERFOWL, Redfield, Aber-
deep. Webster, Milbank. Pierre, Rapid
City and Deadwood to give the great
est opportunity for the people to at
tend
Reports emanating from Pierre
stated that Mr.. McMaster will accept
end name the towns and time at which
the debates will be held.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-01-22
Faulkton Man Killed
Two Others Injured

4 news dispatch from the daily pa
pers states that one South Dakota
mai was killed, and two others injur-
cd, n perhaps fatally, when the car
in which they were driving was struck
by q passenger train, near Santa Ana.
California. The three men were on
their way from Los Angeles to San
Diego, when the accident occurred.
The dead man is T. F. Burke OF
Faulkton. The two injured are Jacob
LIGHT, Of Orient, and r. l.. Dean of
Faulkton. The injured gere taken to
d Santa Ana hospital. where it was
feared Mr.. LIGHT might die.
r. L. Dean is a brother OF Mrs. G.
a. pornberger OF this city, and form
erly made his home at Burdette.