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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
SHAWNEE DELINQUENTs, $5,212.
Sheriff Turns Over Sum to County
Treasurer Today.

The sheriff's office today turned
over to the county treasurer delinquent
taxes and fees amounting to $5,212.66
for the three months ending June 80,
an increase of $1,S95.72 over the first
quarter of the year. Fees in April.
May and June amounted to s440.39;
delinquent personal property taxes col
lected, s4,38S.3S; fees for collecting
them, $148.59; delinquent poll taxes.
s14S.59; fees for collecting them,
$685.. The delinquent personal prop
erty taxes collected were more than
double the amount of the previous
quarter. Deputy Sheriffs Oscar Carl
son and Gilbert Larimer followed up
ignored notices by telephone and per-
son, which resulted in a large increase
in collections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
ORGANIZE LEGIoNs IN SHAWNEE.
Topeka Men to Form Eight Posts
Turnout County

Topeka men. members of Capitol
Post No. 1, are intending to organize
eight county posts in an effort to
stimulate interest of the Shawnee
county men in the American Legion.
Members of Capitol Post No. l who
reside at Dover. Meriden. Rossville.
Silver Lake. Wakarusa, Auburn, Te-
cumseh, and Richland. will have
charge of the campaign. which will
be held this week.
The men will meet every noon at
the Chamber of Commerce and plan
the next days activities. Motor cars
will convey the organizers and ad-
dresses and speeches will be made at
every town to the legion men who re-
side in or near the town. An effort
will be made to obtain a charter MEM
bership at every town. The plan orig
| mated at the Atchison convention Sat
urday, where sthe membership prob
liens were discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
CHURCH LOST JEALOUS WORKER
Mrs. Nellie X. Trump Dies After Many
Years of Activity.

With the death of Mrs. Nellie K.
Trump, who died at her home, 1854
Van Buren, street Friday afternoon,
Topeka lost a Jealous worker in social
and church lines. Mrs. Trump has
been a lifelong worker in the Metho-
dist church, and in spite of illness.
worked unstintingly until her last
sickness
Nellie Kits Trump was born in Of
tawa, the daughter of John Kits. a
pioneer editor of Kansas. Her father
died while she was an infant, Her
maternal grandfather. DR.. Jesse 1.
Paramore. was pne of the first sur
geons connected with the Santa Fe.
In November, 1894. Miss Kits married
William L. Trump of Topeka, who has
been connected with the w. W. Mills
and Pelet:ers stores for many years.
Mrs. Trump is survived BY her hus-
band. their son, Robert, AMI her uncle,
Horace Paramore. The son. formerly
a wireless operator in the navy, ar
rived from Arizona to attend the fu-
neral services
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
FLAMING, ITCHING
SKIN DISEASES

ton are so severe. that you feel dis
posed to try almost anything for re-
lief. and that is why you rely upon
local treatment of salves. ointments.
washes and such remedies
But these remedies cannot posi-
bly, have any real curative effect upon
the trouble, because your disease
comes from far bs.ow the sa1rface.
s. S. S. is one of the most satisfac-
tory remedies for diseases of the skin
because it goes direct to the seat of
the trouble. and by cleansing the
blood of all impurities and disease
germs, it keeps the skin free from
Infection. and restores it TO its normal
healthy condition.
For free expert medical advice re-
garding your own case write fully to
Chief Medical Adviser, sos swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
Cause Untold Suffering thai
Could Be Avoided.

Diseases of the skin come from be-
meath the surface, hence they can be
reached only by remedies that pene-
trate down to their very source.
If you are afflicted with eczema.
letter, erysipelas, ringworms. pimples,
acne, scaly eruptions. boils. irritations
of the skin, or other similar disorders,
you need not expect any real relief
from local applications. and the sooner
you discard their use, the sooner you
will be on the road to recovery. pro-
vided you will rely upon the use of
S. S. s.
Very often the itching and irrita-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12

very much SO that now / can do every
thing in the house. / have told my
friends about your wonderful Vegetable
Compound and you have my permission
to publish my letter SO other women who
suffer may learn how to get vel. Mrs.
IDA OvESsTEIS, 902 S. Marshield Ave,
Chicago, Ill.
This good old-fashioned remedy is
made from native roots and herbs and
contains no narcotics or harmful drugs
If you have the slightest Doubt that
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will help you, write to Lydia E
Pinkham Medicine Co. fconfdentiall
Lynn. Mass, for advice. Your letter
viii be opened, read and answered by q
woman, and held in strict confidence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
FOR BURNING ECZEMA
Apply Zemo, the Clean, Anti
septic Liquid-Easy to Use
Does Not Stain

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied if good clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for 35c, or
S1.00 for large size, get a bottle of Zemo.
When applied as directed it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching,
and heals skin troubles, also sores,
burns, wounds and chafng. 1t pene-
trates, cleanses and soothes. Zemo is
a clean, dependable and inexpensive
antiseptic liquid. Try it, as we believe
nothing you have ever used is as efec.
tive and satisfying.
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland, O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
PUBLISH
MY LETTER
Says Mrs. Ovenstein, So Other
Suffering Women May Learn
How to Get Well.

Chicago, In.-fT suffered for four
years with pains in my sides, hips and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12

legs ? and a terrible
backache. l could
not do any work at
all ] was treated
by many physicians
but they did not help
me. l read in one
of your books where
other women b q d
b e e n h e lpe d by
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable c o m
pound so I tried it
and it helped me
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
Find Bic stIu at Columns

Emporia, Kan, July 12.-One Ct
the largest whisky stills captured in
Kansas since the pre-bone dry days
has been shipped to Dudley Doolittie,
prohibition officer of the state, at his
office in Strong City. The still was
seized at Columbus, Kan. and has a
capacity of several gallons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-12
PICK Olympic swimmers Soon.

Chicago. July 12.-Coach Otto
Wahle Of the American Olympic
swimming team, who witnessed the
Olympic try.outs for swimmers here
yesterday, stated before his departure
for New York that the makeup of
the American team will be announced
not later than next Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
Local Man Returns From
Service In Polish Army

Among the 100 veterans OF the
Polish army who returned to this
country last week, was Peter Walen-
czak, of SCI State street, who is the
nrst Perth Amboy man of this group
TO return home after his discharge
yesterday. Marching down the gang
plank of the transport Anugone to
one of the biggest breakfasts ever
served by the New York County Chap
ter canteen, the veterans found a
yousing welcome from the Red Cross
after WI years in service for their
native land. Steaming frankfurters,
and sauerkraut. hot coffee sandwiches
and pie were the leading attractions
on the bill of fare, provided by the
Red Cross for the hungry men
Twelve hundred American GoughboyS
just back from Germany were also
served at the pier and arrangements
made by the Red Cross to care for
twenty war-brides. Upwards of 800
IF the Polish veterans who were
transferred to Camp Dix have enlisted
TO fight under the Stars and Stripes.
Army officers are proud of the large
number of these men who have turn
ed down the minimum wage offers Of
atty cents an hour to serve the United
States.
The great majority of those who
have elected to return to Industrial
occupations gre already on their way
home to the many parts of the u
try. AS asst as they are mustered
out, they are provided With transpor-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
IF MOTHERS ONLY KNEW

During these lays how many children
re complaining of headache. feverish-
ess. stomach troubles and irregular
bowels. If mothers only knew what
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders would do
for their children no family would ever
be without them. These powders are
so easy and pleasant TO take and so ef-
ectlve I'm their action that mothers who
nee use them always tell other mothers
about them. Sold by druggists every
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07

tation and twenty-five dollars in cash
By the Polish relief organization. The
Red Cross. through It's chapter orsan-
izations. notifies relatives and friends
OF the meu that they are on the
way home and has also established
canteen service for Their benefit at
different points along the route.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
Climate Province Bandit Ridden

BIZ The Associated Press
SHANGHAI, April i0.-Szeehuen'
most p%opu1ous OF China's provinces
with extensive and varied resources
and almost unlimited areas of soil OF
the greatest productivity, is bandit
ridden and is torn with the strife or
five opposing governing factions thai
seemingly are beyond the control OF
the Canton government TO which SEE
chuen is supposed to pay allegiance
This is the report brought to Shang-
hal by foreigners who have recently
been travelling In the province.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
COLORED LINENS

Imported colored uncrush-
able linens in every shade dark
and light at the very low price;
Special ................ $1.69
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
COLoRFD A 3 R

Organizes, Voiles, Swisses
and Ginghams at the very low
est prices. Come in and look
over our stock before selecting
your summer dress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07

You only have to put on a
belt in many new styles in sport
materials and silks; it would
cost you $6.9S to make it your
self; special at ......... $4.98
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
SPECIAL LOT OF SILKS

In short lengths; many beau
tiful patterns in sport sl>;
suitable for sport skirts and
blouses; worth 1898; special at
$2.49.
White Fancy Baronet Satin
In short lengths worth $5.9S;
at ................... $3.98
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-07
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

Envelope Chemise, Night
Dresses and Bloomers. You will
wish to buy a large supply at
such good values; reduced for
Saturday only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-31
Sanitary Pressing Club
PRESSING CLEANING
PRESSING

DYEING
HATS, Blocked and q
Cleaned, 75c to 81.
Suits Sponged and C---::-. -1.s 81
Cleaned, 75c. =9Issssas
Suits Dry Cleaned, -
$1.00. HMM WI
All work quickly ME@sM4
done. Called for and 81 y
delivered.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-31
HIGH SPOTS IN
GEORGIA NEWS

Officers Mcpherson and Stevens,
of the Macon police force, recently
suspended for alleged graft in con-
nection with liquor sales, were rein
stated by the city council with COM
mendations after a 3-hour hearing
Friday night.
A special term of the federal court
will be convened early next year by
Judge Evans to try the Sd men in
dicted in the express fraud cases.
The men have been notified to APP
pear in Macon and make bond, fail
ing to do which bench warrants will
be issued.
Melt Hinson, on trial at Abel for
the murder of his mother, was found
guilty Friday night by jury of 10
men with life sentence reconmen-
dalton.
Three Georgians were among those
awarded medals by the Carnegie
Hero Fund commission Saturday.
They were: Walter o. Lindsey, Mad
ison, bronze medal for saving negro
in well; Mariana T. Goldsmith, aged
lanta, for attempting to save two
OLIleE girls from browning Ill East
Lake; and Grover G. Hunter, La
Grange dentist, silver medal for at
tempting to save 3-year-old child
from drowning in an abandoned
we'll into which he fell.
A new ship coaling station, cost
ing two or three million dollars, is
to be erected on the water front at
Savannah.
The Bulloch county fair will open
Tuesday.
An opposum was captured in the
fuel box inside the Bank of Taliafer-
70, at Crawfordville, by S. W. Wynn,
the cashier, when he went to make
fire.
Mercer lost to the University of
Florida in their football game at Val
dosta Friday afternoon, the score
being 800.
At the conclusion of the company's
testimony, the Georgia Railroad COM
mission Friday afternoon took under
advisement the application of the
Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph company for increased rates
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-31
CoflfeSsiot ofaBridd
NCoPF1gd 1920 BY The Enterprise ASociaSon

Mother Lorimer to bed with a heart
attack! to set the life savers to drag
ging the lage and our gardeners to
draining the lily pond! The police
in all the big cities are watching for
her! Papers are debating the the
Dries of kidnapping for ransom, MUIR
der, suicide, elopement. And the lit
tie mink goes to sleep and lets all
the world worryw
''I want some coffee and my
pumpsp walled the little mink once
more.
'Ill get it, said Deb. eve must
not let the servants gossipW
While Deb was gone, | phoned to
Bob and to Jim's nurses, sent for
Chrys, and reported to the detective
in daddy's office.
Deb, coming back with coffee was
thus rewarded by Ann:
you're brick, Deb. Let me
kiss you! Gee! I'm glad Pm not in
New York with Van this minute"
"When did Van plan the elope-
ment?" I asked in my severest voice.
"Why, Van didn't plan it. After
L hurC jim, ana eVeIyDOuS SSO,"
me, l just peeved. And called up
Van and said / was going to New
York, that I'd never been there but
once, and that I thought he'd make
a corking Cook courier! | wonder
ed how he felt, when he didn't f1nd
me on the trainW
with that, she fell to laughing.
Plainly, she was hopeless. that
bebe. She spoke as one who knows
neither good nor bad, right or wrong.
Choice was her guide. She was the
perfect example Of the "new" mo-
rality wherein the right to do as one
likes. and to love as one likes, covers
the code of all virtues.
Ann looked to me, at that moment;
like little ''reductio ad absurdam
of miniature personification OF the
careless modern creed. No matter
how fine the code might sound, 1t was
ridiculous when reduced to its loW-
est terms and put in AIMS perfect
IL moral comment on the awful cpl
sode: -,
"I'm glad Pm here!"
The child didn't seem to have the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-31

taken it myself with excellent results. 1neenl
are thousands Of delicate. nervous. ruadolsn1
folks who need Just such a prepaEstlon - thu
but do not know what to take. Thefetore u
have urgently suggested the widespread pues5
LEGATION Of the sworn statement Of the compost
ton Of its formula so that the public may kn0z1s
what they are taking. This complete fcglnRiM{
il now to be found in newspapers througfouS
the country. IL is composed principally OF cE5
ganic iron in the form of iron peptonate OF aspec4
ial specific standard and glycerUphoepha1ese
which is one Of the most costly tonic iDgredienfx
known. To the credit OF the manufacturers "a
may be said that they use the most expenslvet
form OF iron peptonate, whereas By employing
other makes they could have put the Hause<
quantity Of actual iron In the tablets at iessz
than one fourth the cost and By using metallic
iron they could have reduced the cost b be9z
than one-twelfth, but by thps cheapenin8 tn@
product they would undoubtedly have INK
paired its therapeutic efficacy. In my epanicn
careful examination Of this formula ~ anN
physician or pharmacist should c0nvtnce hl14
that Nuxated Iron Is 10 be placed among eh4
very highest class and most strictly ssAica9
preparations known to medical science - ed
cells anything have ever used for bnisdzng urf
the system and Increasing the red blood eue
puscjes thereby enSching and forsify@G ~
hsood against Ne raxages Of disease. ID
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-31
What Is Nuxated iron 2
Physician Explains Says Public Ought to Know What
They Are Taking - Practical Advice on What TO
Do to Build Up Your Strength, Power and Endur-
and Increase the Red Blood Corpuscles

The fact that Nuxated Iron Is today being
used BY over four million people annually and
that 90 many physicians are prescribing II as q
tonic. strength and blond builder in weak, ner-
vous rundown conditions has led to an investi-
cation Of its merits by designated physicians
and others whose reports should be Of great i'm
portance to the public generally. Among these
IL the statement made by DR.. James Francis
Sullivan formerly physician Of Bellevue Hos
pital Outdoor Dept,), New York. and West
chester County Hospital, who says: When one
patient after another began asking my opinion
Of Nuxated Iron. I resolved TO go thoroughly
into the subject and find out for myself whether
or not 10 possessed the real value claimed by
its manufacturers and attested to BY so many
prominent people. This is exactly what be
heve every honest. conscientious physician
should do before prescribing or lending his en-
dorsement 10 any product Whatsoever. II an
article 10 worthless we practitioners ought TO
be the first to know of II and IL IL Il efcacious
we are in duty bound to recommend IL for the
welfare OF our patients. A study Of the com
position Of the Nuxated Iron formula 50 i'm
pressed me with the therapeutic efficacy Of the
product that Immediately tested IL In num-
Der Of obstinate cases. So quickly did II In
crease the strength. energy and endurance OF
the patients to whom il was administered that
I became firmly convinced Of les remarkable
value - tonic aud blood builder. have since
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-31

fourth. Lanier county; fifth, Lown-
des county.
The Briggs district of Brooks
county has brought mandamus pro-
ceedings to compel the county board
to work the roads in that district.
Floyd county ginnings show a
great decrease. The total to Oct.
Is this year is 1928, compared with
12,545 on the same date last year.
M. M. Bernstein, of Athens, has
been asked to accept position with
the cemeterial division of the United
States army as supervisor of en-
balming in Europe.
Recommendation of the appoint
ment of six plain clothes officers to
work under the chief of the county
police and bestowal on the chief OF
the power to appoint additional Off
GERS from citizens who would be will
ing to serve, to stop vice conditions
in the public highways of Fulton
county featured the presentments
read in Fulton Superior court Fri
day afternoon by the grand jury for
the September-O October term.
Secretary of State McLendon
granted charters Friday to the Clair
mont State bank, of Clairmont, and
the Central bank, of Swainsboro.
While in the midst of general
house cleaning" Friday afternoon,
secretaries in the secretary of state
department, found an Official list of
warrants to veterans of the revolu-
tionary war residing in Georgia dur
mo fba Uaop 1907 ond a LET of 1o,,d
grants to soldiers of the same war
in 1884.
The Athens Gas company, of Ath-
ems, has field petition with the
Georgia Railroad commission for an
increase in gas rates from $1.70 to
$3.50 per 1000 cubic feet. The COM
mission set the case for hearing on
December z.
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n New Life fol
Sick Man
Eatonie Works Magic

81 have taken only two boxes o.
Eatonic an&feel like new man. Il
has done me more good than any
thing else, writes @. o. Frappir.
Ratonic ID the modern remedy fov
acid stomach, bloating, food repeat
ing and indigestion. Il quickly takes
up and carries out the acidity and gas
and enables abe stomach to digest
the food naturally. That means not
only relief from pain and discomfort
but you get the full strength from the
food you eat. Big box only costs
trife with your druggists guarantee.
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slightest notion of what she had es-
capped, nor the least care about the
anxiety she had caused.
'tHow's Jim?"
''It's about time you mentioned
your husband" l scolded. "But
you can't see him yet. You've got
to reckon with Bob first"
mo, / won't"
Perversity itself, she eluded my
clutch with a bound and scurried to-
ward her own bungalow, Deb and |
racing after her.
ITO be continued
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in Georgia. The protesting inter
ests offered no further testimony
when invited to do so, all having left.
Snake Smith, charged with forg
cry. appears to be champion at es-
Gaping jails. After escaping from
Rome, Admission and Birmingham
jails, he again fled the Rome jail Fri
day, where he had been returned, tax
ing another prisoner with him.
1t now develops that the Bank of
Dover, at Dover, Ca, is short 800
900 and has been closed temporarily.
The cashier left two weeks ago. it
was previously said his accounts were
straight.
Georgia Baptists are planning the
establishment of permanent Bap-
fist encampment somewhere in Geor-
gia, and committee is considering
offers from several cities for sites.
DIR. VIM. Russell Owen, of Mercer, is
chairman of the committee.
Both Macon and Savannah admit
having been visited by light frosts
Friday morning. The visitation Sat
urday morning was much more gem
eral over Georgia.
Heart disease was reported the |
cause of the death of O'Kelley Min
ton, aged II, in bathroom in Sa-
vannah Friday.
Mayor Key, of Atlanta, and the
Georgia Railway and Power compa-
ny are at it again. After refusing
to sign a contract for steam heat
furnished by the company for city
buildings, Mayor Key Friday had his
men turn on the steam, following
which the company sent men secret
ly into the Easements to turn off the
steam and lock the valves. The locks
were promptly broken by the police
and heat again turned on. The COM
pany resorted to a court Injunction
against the city and the mayor
Chas. Lipschitz, former New York
clothing salesman, was given IL
months and a fine of $1,000 in At
Ianta Superior court Friday for theft
of trunk containing $4,000 in jew
els by means of swapping baggage
checks.
In reply to an appeal from Ware
ginner who has been threatened by
night riders, Governor Dorsey has
issued a new appeal for law enforce
ment.
The Rome, Ca, and Admission,
Ala, Kiwanis clubs will hold a joint
session at Piedmont, Ala, next
night.
A five-gallon copper still was cap
tured few doors from the Atlanta
police station the other night.
P. C. Searcy, of Townsville, has
just been appointed state bank
examiner
State Senator Fermor Barrett,
who was badly injured last week in
by motor cycle, is improv-
in.
Five hundred Atlantans are ex-
pected to attend the Macon state fair
Wednesday, Atlanta Day.
University goods secured the
funds to send the Georgia band to
Columbus to cheer the Red and
Black gridiron lads in Saturdays !
game with Auburn.
Fridays wintry weather caught
with a coal shortage.
The street department of Column |
bus is spending 100000 resurfacing
several blocks of streets in the down
town section.
Over 100 negro women have reg
istered in Laurens county, against
only 25 white women.
County exhibit prizes at the Val
dosta fair were won as follows. First,
Brooks county; second, Berrien coun-
ty; third, Hamilton county, Fla;