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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20
observation-disclosures

@. What is the population of Berlin'-
triets now has 3,S01 ,235 inhabitants, accord
ing to the census just completed. The
census showed n decided deePe e;n In the
decreased $4,000 and females increased
124 500.
@. Are Americans allowed to visit the
France ~. NJ. S.
A. Americans are not only allowed TO
visit the graves of American soldiers. but
everything possible is done TO help them In
their pilgrimage. Visitors to graves In re-
mote cemeteries are taken there in omni-
IN Paris At Romagne, in the department
of the Mouse, where many Americans are
buried, sleeping accommodations for ten
O.: What is meant by Horse Lati-
tude Pc. r. T.
belt of Gains in the North Atlantic Ocean
between the region of the westerly winds
trade winds of the torrid zone Authorities
differ to the origin of the name. some
claiming that it was derived from the fact
that old sailing vessels with cargoes of
horses were often so delayed on account
Of the claims that the animals persisted from
lack OF water.
found in the United States 20. N E.
A The Postal Guide shows that there
named Franklin. There are twenty eight
most popular. The names OF ancient cities
are used quite extensively. There are
twenty eight modern Troys in this coun-
try. sixteen named for Athens, and four
teen for Rome.
Q. Is there anything 1 may do to In
crease my heights. t. W
A 1t is possible to increase your height
slightly but not materially by tax
ing systematic stretching exercise daily. 1t
would be wise to take sun exercise under
the direction Of trained physical instruc-
tor.
Q. Is it necessary to obtain a permit
to distill wateri-A. NJ p.
A. The Bureau of Internal Revenue says
that 1t is not necessary to obtain permit,
but all machines used for distiiling water
must be registered with the collector Of in
terna1 revenue OF the district in which they
are located Special blanks for this pur-
pose are supplied by him
tADy reader can get the answer 20 any
question by writing The Topeka State
journal Information bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin, Director. Washington. u. e. This
offer applies strictly TO information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal medical.
and financial matters. 1t does not under
take to settle domestic troubles. nor to
undertake exhaustive research on any
subject. Write your question plainly and
briefly Give full name and address and
enclose 2-cent stamp for return postage
All replies are sent direct to the inouirer-1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

There is an old saying that nothing
r. SO bad that it could not be worse.
his is illustrated by comparing ad-
Vances in food prices in Austria with
those in this country. A cablesram
from Vienna says that Austrian Off
ciai food prices have greatly ad-
vanced since January. Bread. meat.
and American pork have increased 100
per cent: sugar nearly zoo per cent,
and other foods from II to ~ per
cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

The British chancellor of the ex-
cheauer has expressed his conviction
that further borrowing from the
cd OF solving the problem of recon-
struction. The United States appar-
emily has reached a similar conclusion,
so nothing remains to be done in Eng
land but go to work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

The past week has witnessed one of
The history of the state. A large acre
sge was transferred to Nebraska and
then returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

Since the wholesale grocers have
driven the meat packers out of the
grocery business, it may be that an
organization of retailers could succeed
in driving out the department stores
with the aid of a not unfriendly at
torney general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

why do YOU wear that costume -?
It looks like half mourning asked the
husband.
well every evening when you
come home from the office you com
plain of being half dead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

The Sioux City Tribune notes that
there are but thirteen candidates in
the city primaries and attributes the
limited number to the fact that almost
everybody is running for president this
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

You can attract some attention by
being a champion speller, but the fel-
lows who leave it to the stenograpl,er
have most of the good jobs corraled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

One must be fortified with moran
obliquity in considerable cegree to
possess the courage to purloin a hotel
towel in full view of a Bible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

We asked the Chief whether, II
view Of the white paper shortage. W.
should write anything for publication
He instructed US to go thru the mo
tions. We have done so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

Our faith in the good taste of the
American people, often at low ebb. has
been temporarily renewed. The heirs
or the late Mark Twain collected
$4,000 in royalties last year. Mark
Twain was a writing man who had but
one fad-that of smoking I'm bed. And
he did not exploit that in his pub
lished works.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

Next to the photographer the cor
set probably does more for woman
than any other agency working in her
behalf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

Sim Heckle says he is not one of
those who clamor for grand opera in
English. AS a member of the proIe-
tariat, Mr.. Heckle holds with his
kind, that grand opera should be dis
guised in some way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

A man may be said to be making
progress as soon as he discovers that
the empty soapbox at the corner groc-
cry is a mighty poor seat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

We note, incidentally, that another
reporter has referred to horse racing
as the sport of kings. Stripped of its
phraseological verdure, horse-racing is
wholly the sport of gentlemen
ambitious to enlarge a shoestring to
the dimensions of a tannery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

Buck kilby says there is nothing he
cares enough about doing to make
giving IL up in Lent an act of penance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

1t has been discovered that our svs-
tenn OF education makes children wiser
imam their parents. But, il seems
worth noting in the connection, the
children are no wiser than their par
ents were at their age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

The column frequently has stressed
the point that every man has his dis
.inction. John Klopfer probably il
the only man who ever chewed to-
bacco thirty-one years and then vol
UNFAIRLY abandoned the habit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

Tank Beverly says If the precedent
of shooting a partner who trumps an
ace, recently established in Arkansas.
becomes an obligation he knows
woman who hasn't long to live.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-20

A thin man has a better chance
than fat one. Women out cunning
for their common enemy occasionally
puncture a fat man. But few women
shoot well enough to hit a thin one.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-10
CERTAINLY not! Neitl

CERTAINLY not Neither So have finally had to
for back before the But do ANY LONG,
Err WlIiOtT LETTING SERVICE Sill
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-10

Coal, an essential for an electric, gas, or any
other kind of plant, now costs nearly three
times the price of 1914. Oil for gas making
has also trebled in price and the quality has
declined. The price of gas generator fuel has
more than double. And so on for practically
everything we buy, from paper an dpencls to
poles and power house equipment
Our material and labor costs for this year
O92O) will be all of 100000 more than
they were in 1919. That is conservative es-
innate 1t is based on the experience of the
first four months of this year and prices are
still going up. 1t means a 9ZO increase of
100000 on top of a $780, 600 increase in the
same items in I9|9-an increase of ST. 200
900 for material and labor in two years.
No business can pay these 1920 prices for
what it buys, sell it's product at 1914 prices,
and stay on its feet in healthy growth. To
keep our service up to standard and provide
for the growing needs of this community, we
simply must have the rates which the Public
Utilities Commission has been asked for
Our customers here and elsewhere, we be-
lieve are farminded and are for fair play
The facts Of situation before you.
When you face them squarely, we believe you
will agree that we are entitled to increased
rates.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-10

We have been very proud of our rate record,
In spite of war prices, and mounting costs of
every kind, we have kept the rates down A
moderate sur-charge on the electrical power
rate, a slight modification of the wholesale gas
rate, and a moderate increase IN the heating
rate have been the only Increases.
All through the war and up to now, homes,
Offices stores and the like have had our cleo
trio and gas service at the old rate of 1914.
The power sur-charge was dropped last May
Since then all customers have been on the
1914 rates, except dozen or fifteen very
large users Of gas in manufacturing, and our
heating customers; they still pay little more
than they used to.
You know from personal experience that NO.
BODY can get along now on the price he re-
celved in l9|4 for his labor, his services his
merchandise his manufactured product.
You have to get more income to cover your in
creased expenses And nearly everybody is
getting it.
Our situation is no different from yours eN-
cept in one respect We are not getting more
money to meet the higher costs. But your
food and clothing have not gone up any high
er than our materials and labor. lust see how
these costs have risen since 1914, while rates
are the same as then.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
NO TAX RAISE IN
 FAULKNER COUNTY

That the proposal to increase the personal property assessment in Faulkner county 25 per cent will be dismissed by the Arkansas tax com mission was agreed tc informally late yesterday afternoon by Chairman Monroe Smith, after hearing state ments from County Judge J. A. Lea and other representatives of taXpay- CTS here, at the state capitol
 The matter was not formally brought before the commission, the time of which was taken up with a case from Miller county, but Judge Lea states that Chairman Smith as sured him the proposed raise in Faulkner county would not be put into effect.
 The question of assessing cotton in the compress here was referred by the tax commission to Tax Assessor Roy Rogers and the individuals af- fected, with instructions to reach an agreement upon a basis of assess ment if possible, to me ratified by the tax commission later.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
INSIST MANY
 BILLS PASSED
 BY CONGRESS
Ry United praAsb

Washington, Nov. 30.-Clamor for the enactment of new legislation de- manded by diverse interests will as- sail congress on all sides when the short session is opened on December 7. Despite the announcement by con- gressional leaders that regular ap- propriaton bills will occupy the time of the short session, representatives of numerous interests and factions are already arriving in Washington to press their demands.
 Veteran members of the house and senate estimate that 12 months of continuous work will be required of congress after President-ele Harding takes office on March i. The mass of business already in sight and which may not be touched at the short ses- sion will remain for disposal at the first session under Republican ad- ministration.
 At the short session, the chief re- commentators will be made by Presi- dent Wilson in his final message to be read at the opening. His recom- mendations will be of a legislative na- ture.
 An agitation which will command support in and out of congress is that started by representatives of ag- ricultural organizations for legislative aid during the period of re-adjust- ment. World war organizations will have spokesmen at the capital to press their demands for bonus legis- lation
 Organized labor has formulated many demands to be presented to con- gress. The chief of them is the clam or for a bill which will prohibit inn migration for a period of two years. Business interests will seek relief from payment of federal taxes due December 15, the business depression being urged as a reason.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
BANKS FIND DROP
 IN ALL BUSINESS
(By Dated Press1


 St. Louis, Nov. 30.-Business dur ing the past 30 days has shown a marked tendency to slow down, ac- cording to the report of the eighth federal reserve district, comprising the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee.
 The re-adjustment movement is gaining in strength, the report says, while buying in all lines has narrow ed down almost to necessities and little else.
 A surplus of labor is reported in all lines of business, particularly in the lumber industry and clothing and show manufactories. Wage reductions to date have been Insignificant, and fewer strikes than last year have oc- cured during the 30 days covered by the report.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
MINERS CONSIDER
 STAND ON STRIKE
(BY United PreaaN

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 30.-Mem- bers of the executive board of the h. ternational Mine Workers of Amer ica met today here to consider the attitude to be taken in the West Vir- ginia coal strike, and legislation now pending in congress.
 The decide the course of the union in the coal strike and measures to secure enactment of legislation are the two chief phases of business be- fore the board. Routine matters will take a secondary place.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
tBy United Press,

London, Nov. 30.-London official dom today moved in fear of a second Guy Hawkes. attempt to dynamite the houses of parliament. While the gov ernment of the empire continued to function as formerly, governmental offices are protected by extra cordons of guards who screen all entrances.
 Strict rules also are enforced in admitting civilians to offices of the government and the houses of parlia- ment. Only those of proven loyalty are allowed to pass.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
MIDDLE WEST FINDS
 IDLENESS INCREASE
fRv United Presni

Chicago, Nov. 3O.-Unemployment has increased in the seventh federal reserve district, inclusive of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and parts of Missouri, Kan sas and Nebraska. The volume of all business has shown decline, the fed eral reserve report declares.
 While the reserve organization finds unemployment on the increase, 1dleness is no more pronounced than at the same time last year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
SENATE BODY : TO CONSIDER
 FARM CRISIS
tRy United PreasN

Washington, Nov. 30.-Senator Nor ris of Nebraska, chairman of the sen- ate committee on agriculture, today convened a meeting of the commit tee to consider the serious situation confronting farmers of the country.
 The senate committee will go into session this afternoon. Republican leaders said that it's principal action will be to immediately call meet ing of senators and representatives from agricultural states for the for mutation of relief program which may be presented at the forthcoming session of congress.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
ANOTHER SMALL
 GAIN IN COTTON

The cotton market displayed con- siderable strength today, working up to an advance of about 70 points, but weakness was manifested toward the end of the session and most of the ad- vance was lost. January New York closed this afternoon at 15.3O cents, 26 points net higher, and March at 15.45 cents, 37 points up. In New Orleans January gained 25 points,
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30

Mrs. M. w. Williams of Locust street received a long distance tele- phone message Monday night inform ing her of the death of her sister, Mrs. A. Adams, at Morrilton. MT. and Mrs. Williams and family went to Morrilton this morning.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30

closing at 14.69 cents and March ad- vanced 29 points, closing at 14.81 cents. Spots were 25 points higher in both markets, quoted at 16 cents in New York and 1925 cents in New Orleans.
 The local market was again life less, very few bales being received. Prices here today were 10 to 10 l-2 cents for middling.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
SL[UTHS SEEK BIG FUND ROBBERS HID
(By United Pressi

Kansas City, Nov. 3O.--Two federal operatives left today for Omaha to attempt to locate S23,O0O in money which Keith L. Collins, leader of the gang robbing Burlington mail coaches, is said to have confessed that he hid.
 Collins confessed, federal officials say, that he hid the money at Omaha and burned the bonds taken when the Burlington coach was robbed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
LEAGUE MAY VOTE
 TIME OF MEETING
(Ry United Pressl

Geneva, Nov BOA recommenda- tion by the legislative committee that the league assembly meet the first Monday in September of every year is expected to receive the vote of that body. All sessions of the assembly will he held in league headquarters established here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-30
SAY S|NN FEN
 VOTED FORMAL STATE OF WAR
Bv United Pressl

London, Nov. 30.-That the Sim Fein parliament has formally passed a declaration of war against Eng land is the belief of many officials of the empire Any information was re- fused by the Irish home office.
 Evidence now accommodating sup ports the belief that the Sim Fein is actually at state of war with Eng land.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
COTTON GROWER ASKS
 S1O.OOO IN DAMAGES

Declaring that he has suffered dam ages to the extent of $10,00O because he cannot raise cotton on 80 acres of land which he says he bought under the impression that it was good cotton land, F. M. Staggs with his wife, Susie Stages, yesterday brought suit against J. M. Foote, H. Z Briner, and John NJ. Tuckey, doing business as the Farmers Realty company of Glendale and H. Oliver, asking that the con tract of sale be declared void, and that a note of $1S7.50 given to the Farmers Realty company as commis- sion be cancelled.
 Stages alleges that Oliver employed the realty company to sell the land for him, and says that the firm so- hcited him to buy the land. They rep resented it as being good cotton land. he says, and he entered into a con tract to buy, giving them a lot in Glendale valued at s5,000 as first pay ment. After planting the land in cot ton. he alleges, he titled, cultivated and irrigated the land which brought up large quantities of alkali to the sur face, destroying the cotton crop. The defendants, he says, knew this but act ed in concert to defraud him.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
GRANITE REEF NOW REACHED BY BUSSES

Granite Reef is proving to be one of the very popular picnic grounds for Phoenicians this season. Several pic nic parties find their way out to this attractive resort every week. Fort Mcdowell is also proving inviting for many picnickers. There are number of other places in the Salt River valley where those who desire a day in the open may find many natural attrac- tionS.
 Until recently these places were aI- most inaccessible to large picnic par ties. as it was often difficult for them to secure enough motor cars to make the trip. Realizing the advantage to be gained by advertising the beauty spots in the vicinity of Phoenix. the Union Auto Transportation company has put into service a big 24-passen- ger auto bus for the transportation of picnic parties. This modern method of jeurneying to a picnic grounds is finding a large and enthusiastic fol- lowing and more buses may soon be put into this service.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
FIRES BURN
 OVER 6,000 ACRES

Devastating forest fires have pre- vailed in a number of the national for ests of the state as result of the dry weather of the last two weeks. The weekly range and stock report of the weather bureau exhibits an unusual absence of rain over the higher eleva- tiOnS. Dry winds have robbed the soil of much moisture and pastures have dried to a large extent, tparticu' larly on the intermediate and lower ranges. But on the higher summer ranges pastures continue excellent ana the water supply adequate. All sec tiOns, however, would be helped by rain. Stock is beginning to suffer in the Nogales section, where temDera- lures have been unusually high and a number of forest fires have occurred. It is reported that 5000 acres have been burned over in the northern part of the state. An unusually heavy dust storm occurred at Douglas on the 10th. Although pastures have been unfavOr- ably affected by the dry weather. stock generally is in good condition.
 Unusually cool mornings in the Salt River valley and other cotton growing have favored the free fruidng of plants rather than the development of stalk. Blooms appear in great number on normally developed plants and present prospects indicate a bumper crop. Cot ton made excellent progress during the week: under expert guidance farmers are exercising greater care as to the frequency and quantity of irrigation. A number of well-advanced fields have already been laid by. In the vicinity of Stafford cotton has suffered consid
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
WEDDING Is RESULT
 IF ROMANCE IF WAR

At ceremony so1emnized bv the groom's father during which the we'd ding march was played bv one of tbe groom's brothers, Miss Ottis Banks. udushter of MT and Mrs. J. H. Will nams, 325 North Sixth avenue, was IldrTled last evening to Aubrey Sims. son son or the Rev. and Mrs. w. J. Sims. ozo East Roosevelt street. The mar rage was performed at the home of the bride at 8 o'clock
 The ceremony was attended only by the immediate relatives of the young couple. While it was being performed The Wedding March from Lohengrin was played by Bartley Sims, piano. and Roy Null. violin. The home was decorated in pink and white
 The marriage is the continuation of romance that had it's start during
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
New Worlds Record
 for 300 Metre Swim
 Made by NY. Woman

NEW YORK, July 14-Miss Ethelda BIeibtrey of New York today made a new worlds swimming record of four minutes, 3414 seconds in the 300 metre swim for women in the finals of the Olympic tryouts at Manhattan Beach.
 The former worlds record of 4 min utes, 43 seconds, held by Frances CoweIls Schroth of San Francisco. was broken by Miss Bleibtrey in her trial heat also on minutes, 40 1-5 seconds.
 Miss Bleibtrey's competitors in the final event included Frances Cowells Schroth, San Francisco, and Helen Moses, Honolulu
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15

the great war. MT. Sims is a veteran, having served with an aero squadron Tn the London suburbs until the sign Ing of the armistice. He was trained at Camp Kearny, Cal, and Camp Greene, N. C. He is engaged in the garage business on North Central avenue. The bride has been connect ed with the firm of Rabbit Brothers and has been a soprano soloist for the First Christian church.
 The couple left this morning for wedding trip to the Pacific coast. They intend to return about Septem- Der 1 when they will make their home permanently in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15

erably from the attacks of rabbits coming in from the desert. Rain Is badly needed in the dry-land farming sections of the state; corn, beans ana potatoes showing the need of moisture. the latter shedding their blooms before maturity. CantalouDes developed well during the week and the weather ia vored gathering and shipping.