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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

because of the situation which arose
out Of the peace conference.
By returning French bonds to Paris,
for instance, and taking the equivalent
in German obligations which France
now holds, it would, it is feared. put
the United States in very much the
same position as IL it had Joined the
League of Nations. lock, stock, and
barrel. The present administration
and the present senate majority is op-
posed to this. The virtual membership
in the league would be because it
would give the United States a direct
and deep interest in preserving the
solvency Of the German nation. The
ramifications to which this would give
rise, government financial experts say.
would make necessary American par
ticipation in the affairs of Europe,
with ali OF their conflicting interests.
to an extent to which it is not thought
the American people would counte-
nance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

1t is encouraging to note that Kan
sas farmers last year made a net
profit of 3 per cent. as reported by an
agricultural expert If prices of farm
products continue to fall the farming
business in time may become one OF
the most profitable in the country.
This probability is deduced from the
fact that when prices of farm prod
ucts were at the peak, we were told
by Jake Mohler and Senator Capper
that Kansas farmers were losing mon
ey and could not afford to go on pro-
ducing crops at the prices they were
getting. 1t was shown that raising
wheat at double its present price was
a losing business. 1t is a satisfaction
to note, therefore. that as prices de-
cline the farmers profits increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

of n name-the, ''poet-philosoptie-.
one hundred. and eighty councilmen
were indicted for graft and they cut
council down to a small chamber OF
twenty-one. Regards to all the read
ers of the column. II. W. D.
II was. however. a newspa per
printed further west which referred to
Mr.. Mason as a poetic philosopher"
and still does it. For every misde-
meanor there is an atrocity, II one
will take the trouble to look for 1t.
One other thought leaps at us as We
stride to press: We have noticed that
complaint concerning the Philadelphia
transit system usually is voiced Ivy
these who are unfamiliar with transir
systS M elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

back. The roads, like the old time
steamboats,. must meet this new COM
petition or, like"the boats. go out Of
business.
1t of course would be a serious mis-
fortune to the country to have tho
roads cease operation, but there is no
sentiment in business. Except when
it cab successfully appeal to the gov
eminent for help. every enterprise
must make its own way. The govern
ment did not help the boats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

It may be that Topeka laundries
have good and sufficient reasons for
charging more for work than is
charged in other cities for work of
the same class. but the public cannot
be blamed for being moved by de-
sire to know what these reasons are.
Why. for instance, does it cost 20
cents to get a shirt done in Topeka
and cents for a collar. when for
the same articles of apparel 10 cents
and cents respectively are charged
in Kansas City? Is it possible that
the owners of the laundries in the
capital city have not heard that the
war is over both actually and off
ciaIiya
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13
JUST FOLKS
IMMORTALITY.
By EDGAR A. GUEST.

They say there is no pain or strife or care
In the fair land of Immortality.
The children of the dead smile merrily
And the old hearts no crosses have to bear;
No pale, van cheeks the chalk Of suffering
wear.
From ali men dread their endless years
are free,
They are at rest, as oft we pray to be;
No treasured dreams are broken In despair,
Life is serene, secure from shame ana
scorn.
The wrack of sickness and it's anguished
hours
Theirs is richer, purer world than ours,
Yet for the dead the living dare to mourn !,
The lonely days are long for us who stay,
But sweet the peace for those who go away.
Copyright, 1921 by Edgar A. Guest)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

The American young man studies
to please. He accepts an invitation
to get out of the army as readily as he
accepted the call to get in. In other
words he has no desire to serve IN
clio Sam except when needed. The
size of the army is being reduced
without Fiction or protest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

American warships are anchored in
the harbor of Tampico. Is it planned
to take Tampico this time instead Of
Vera Cruz? Tampico is where the oil
comes from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13

copyright. 1926 by The wheeler SyndIcnse
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-13
A Possible Cure.

Some of the countries partaking of
the German reparations have sug-
gested that in exchange for their obi
cations to the United States that the
American government accept the Ger
man bonds which some of our late
allies hold In support of this idea,
it is brought forward that by France.
for instance, holding German bonds,
and America holding French bonds, 1t
just makes an extra transaction for
the United States to get its dues.
France collects from Germany, then
the United States collects from
France.
The American government has been
reluctant to turn back the direct obli-
cations of our late allies in exchange
for the obligations of the late enemy
nation This is not because of fear
that Germany would not be able to
pay the interest charges and the prin-
cipal Of this obligation in time. but
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
NEW FARM ACCOUNTING
BOOK READY AT M. A. c.
Improved Aids for Keeping Business
Check on Farm Business Being
Distributed Over State.

East Lansing, Jan. 5.-A revised
and enlarged farm account book,
which offers increased facilities for
keeping a business record of all op-
erations on the farm, is ready for
distribution at the Michigan Agricul-
tural College. The book, which is a
revision of what is known as Farm
er's Account Book No. 1, has been
edited by H. M. Eliot, Farm Manage
ment Demonstration at M. A. G.
Earlier announcements were made
to the effect that the account books
would not be ready for distribution
until late in January, but delivery
from the printer began last week
nearly a month ahead Of schedule.
Farmers can get the books at cost,
as cents each, by writing to II. M.
Eliot, M. A. c., East Lansing, and re-
questing revised account book num-
ber one. A request that payment for
the books be made by money order
or check, rather than by stamps, has
been made by the college authorities,
who have found themselves buried
under an avalanche of surplus post
age on similar occasions in the past.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
EVENING MEETING OF CHAM.
OF COMMERCE A SUCCESS

Opening the evening meetings of
the Chamber of Commerce, the rab-
bit supper and "citizen's symposium"
held at the Guild hall underneath
Wren's Jewelry store Tuesday eve-
ming was success in every way.
After the delicious supper, served
by the Guild of the Episcopal
church, had been satisfactorily dis
posed of, the regular business of the
session was first transacted. Presi-
dent Conn discussed the matter of
further evening meetings, and it was
decided to hold another such meeting
in two weeks. There were many who
would have liked to attend last night,
but who were unable to do so be-
cause of the lack of further accom-
modations.
A fine address was given by Joe G.
Osburn which was thoughtful and
forceful review of conditions aud rem
edies, and was much appreciated by all
present.
j. M. Terbush discussed conditions
from retailers view point, defending
their position, but urging that losses
be taken cheerfully as the gains were
taken, but to keep on buying as needed
to keep a good showing and be able to
serve the consumer, who is urged to
buy his needs without waiting for pauie
prices, as stoppage of buying will stop
the manufacturer and the laborers
He urged optimism and condemned the
pessimist.
Milo Bott spoke as laboiing man,
urging closer relationship between
manufacturers and employees, more
cooperation and better understanding
t a cure for most of the trouble which
arises.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
DEATH OF CHARLES J. McNALLY

Charles j. McNally, Sr., well
known in Owosso, died at his home on
East Williams street Dec. 30. He
had not been in good health since he
was struck by street car while in
Lansing last summer. He was con-
fined to his bed for some time after
the accident but recovered to some
extent, and was about again until two
weeks ago.
Mr.. McNally was born in Ireland
and grew up there. When a young
man he travelled considerably through
Scotland, England and in European
countries, before coming to America.
He came to Owosso shortly after
landing in this country and had lived
here since.
The deceased was a member of st.
PauPs Catholic church, Owosso lodge
of Elks, Owosso Lodge Knights of
Pythias, Owosso Council Knights of
Columbus and Of the Ancient Order
of Hibernans. He was recently pre-
sented by the Elks with life mem
bership card, as token of apprecia-
tion of his services to the lodge. He
was a fourth degree Knight of Col
umbus.
Surviving Mr.. McNally are his
widow and three sons, Charles Jr.,
James and Daniel at home.
The funeral was held Monday
morning at 8 80 o'clock at st. Paul's
Catholic church.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
FARMERS OPERATE CREAM.
ERY LOANED BY OWNERS

The plant Of the Detroit Creamery
Co., which has been closed since last
Friday, resumed operations Tuesday
as a result Of the acceptance by the
milk producers at their meeting Mon
day of the offer of the company to
loan their plant to the producers un-
til such time as the company sees it's
way clear to resume operations itself.
The company will make no charge
for the use of it's plant and equip
ment and Charles H. Dingman, man.
ager, will give his services gratis.
The farmers will pay for the opera
tion of the plant and will pay the
help. All milk will be separated, the
cream sold and the skinned milk re-
turned to the farmers free of charge
but will continue to get 80 cents per
hundred for hauling the whole milk
to the plant.
Arrangements have been made
with Rundell Brothers of this city to
take all of the cream at price of 81
cents per pound, on butterfat basis,
or one cent above the Detroit price.
The Rundell company is stretching
point" to handle all the cream but
will make an especial effort to do it
to help the farmers.
The first day of the operation of
the Detroit Creamery Co. by milk
producers on cooperative basis saw
17,429 pounds of milk delivered, de-
spite the fact that only few of the
haulers made their trip. Walter
Cooper secured milk from all of the
patrons on his route.
Out of the total amount of milk re-
ceived 1854 pounds of cream were
separated, this cream making 581
pounds of butterfat, which sold at 81
cents a pound, brought $296.31.
+. NJ. Grove stated that he had an
offer of SO cents per pound for the
butterfat, or three cents above the
local market price.
He asserted that the plant must get
more milk to reduce overhead ex-
pense. Sufficient coal was consumed
to have separated $4,000 pounds Of
milk instead of 1900. If more
farmers send in. their milk the plant
can make more money for them, ac-
cording to Mr.. Grove.
All of the skinned milk was re-
turned to the farmer free of charge
by the haulers.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
ROAD ENGINEER SELECTED
BY COUNTY COMMISSION

A few minutes after Floyd Wal
worth of Hazelton township had
taken Office as county road commits
sioner, succeeding Roy c. Bailey, the
board elected Joseph Mcdonald Of
the state highway department as con-
struction and maintenance engineer.
Mr.. McDonald's salary is to be $4,000
a year.
Mr.. Mcdonald will move to Owosso
and has taken up his work. He will
have charge of all construction work,
and will have general supervision
over the repair work if the construc-
ton work does not take all his time.
He has been employed as assistant
district engineer with the highway de-
partment and is a college graduate.
He comes highly recommended by the
state highway department.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
AUTO CLUB WILL SHOW IN
STRUCTIVE PICTURES.

The Shiawassee Auto Club has Sc
cured the use of the armory on Sun
day afternoon and evening of Jan.
9, and will show to the public, free
of charge, three films of moving pic
lures illustrating the right and wrong
ways to drive automobiles.
One hundred thousand dollars
worth of automobiles were smashed
up in making these pictures, simply
to try to teach people to be more
careful. For it is well known fact
that nine of every ten accidents that
occur could be avoided.
Remember this entertainment is
free to everybody.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
CARRIER
FOR CITY OF OWOSSO

Postmaster White has been notified
that an additional city carrier has
been authorized for the local Office.
Burton Warner, who has been a sub
stitute, has been appointed as the
new carrier.
The addition of one carrier will
permit the use of one man for par
cells post and factory business alone,
thus relieving the other carriers of
much of the heavy loads resulting
from the large amount of parcels
post business coming through the
local office. Eugene Young. will
handle the parcel post and the factory
business.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
DEATH OF NELSON YoUMAN

Nelson Youman, 78 years old, died
Monday at his home, 1905 West Lynn
street, after long illness with COM
plication of diseases. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Joy
of Lynn street, Rev. A. P. Cramton
officiating.
Mr.. Youman was born in New
York but came to this city when a
young man and had lived here since.
: He was, fnloyed for many years as
engineer at the casket factory. Sur
viving him are his widow, one son
Frank Youman and one daughter,
Mrs. Joy.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
WOULD INCREASE PHEASANTS
HERE.
Pardee Offers Reward to Person Re-
leasing the Largest Number.


In an effort to encourage the pro-
pagation of wild game in the county,
G. E. Pardee Of this city is offering
a reward for the person who releases
the largest number of ring-necked
pheasants here next spring. Mr.. Par
dee's offer is as follows:
"In order to encourage the more
game movement in Shiawassee Co.
the undersigned will pay twenty five
dollars to the persons residing in this
county who will liberate the largest
number of ring-necked pheasants
hatched in this county by the person
liberating same during 1921, said
amount to be divided as follows: SIS
for the largest number and $40 for
second largest number. In case of a
tie the money is to be divided.
Eggs can be secured from State
Game Farm, Mason, Mich, without
charge, except for transportation.
Blank applications for eggs can be
obtained from the undersigned.
"All contestants must have their
name with post Office address on file
with me not later than February 1st.
Also, seven days notice to be given
me when and where chicks are to be
liberated.
''If all persons who are interested
will do their bit we can stock this
county with this splendid game bird
in the next two years. Shiawassee
Co. for many years has been one of
the leading counties in the propaga-
tion and protection of game and
believe we can continue to hold this
envied position.
GEO GE T.. PARDEE,
Owosso. Mich
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
ROAD COMMISSION SPENT
SlOS,OOO LAST YEAR

The report Of the county road COM
mission, submitted to the board Of
supervisors Monday, shows that to-
tai Of $108,072.17 was expended on
roads in the county during 1920. OF
this amount, $3,183.75 or nearly
four-ffths Of the total amount, was
spent for labor. The material cost
$15,080.38 and miscellaneous ex-
penses were $9205.44.
Receipts from all sources, includ-
ing state reward and taxes were
$106,478.34. The report was referr-
ed to the committee on roads and
bridges.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
I CASTEEL-GAGE.

Hugh Gage appeared at the home
of his aunt, Mrs. Loyal Wallace in the
city Thursday to surprise her with an
announcement of his marriage last
June to Miss Mertie Casteel. How
ever, Mrs. Wallace had heard of the
marriage through a relative and pre-
pared reception for the young
couple, a host of friends and relatives
being present. Mrs. Gage had lived
at the home Of her parents previous
to her marriage. Mr.. Gage has been
a resident of Owosso all his life.
They have the best wishes Of many
friends.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
WILL ENFORCE AUTO LICENSE
LAW.

With approximately 2300 automo-
bile licenses issued, County Treasurer
Dean last night ordered 1000 more
for Shiawassee county motorists, as
there are more than 5000 cars in the
county. His original order was for
5000.
The sheriff's department and the
police of Owosso have begun to en-
force the law regarding new licenses
and those found running with their
old plates on are being sent directly
to the treasurer's Office to get their
new ones. Hereafter, it is an
nounced, complaints will be made
against those using their old plates.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
FOR THIRD OFFENCE

Taken into custody at an early
hour Friday morning after raid had
been made on his place by officers,
Jay Stewart, owner of the Union res
taurant on South Washington street
was locked up at the county Jail
charged with violation of the liquor
law This is the third time Stewart
has been arrested on the same charge
within year. He was serving a
term in the county Jail last summer
when his wife obtained a pardon for
him from Gov. Sleeper. This was
said to have been the first time that
a governor ever pardoned man serv-
ing time in the county Jail.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
CITY GIVING WORK TO ABOUT
40 MEN

About 40 men have been given
work by the department of public
utilities, in laying water mains on
two streets here. Forty cents an
hour is the wage paid and married
men with families are being shown
preference in the hiring. More than
800 men have applied for work.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
AMERICAN LEGION WANTS
EVERY SERVICE MAN TO JOIN

A membership embracing as nearly
as possible the entire thousand ex-
service men in this county is the aim
of the local Patterson Dawson Post
of the American Legion. The matter
was discussed at Monday nights Le-
gion meeting, and it was decided to
hold a meeting a week from next
Thursday, on Jan. 13, in order to get
the drive for members we'll under
way. Several rounds of amateur
boxing are to be staged at that time.
A profit of $120 on the dance given
short time ago was reported.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
BUSINESS OF
COUNTY is $s,I46 FOR YEAR

The activity in real estate circles
during the past year, throughout the
county, is reflected in the volume of
business done in the office of the
county abstractor, Glen Morse in that
time. A statement issued by Mr..
Morse shows that during the year
the fees of the office totalled $8,-
146.10, or more than double the
amount taken in during any previous
year in the county's history.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
Boys Are Urged to Join Boy Scouts

Boys throughout Shiawassee county
are asked to join the Lone Scouts of
America. Headquarters are located at
Owosso. Michigan. Boys livirg in the
country can join just as we'll as those
living in town. Boys may receive more
news of the Lone Scouts by writing and
inclosing two cent stamp to Lone
Scout Leader, 432 Cass street, Owosso,
Michigan.
We would like to have the following
towns form groups of Lone Scouts of
about 10 or Is boys each: Corunna,
Vernon, Durand, Byron, Perry, Nor.
rice, Bancroft, Laingsburg. Ovid and
ST. Johns. All boys that want to form
a group and be its captain, must give
age when writing, must be over 12
years Of age.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
The Roll Call Shortens.

The annual pension appropriation bill
was recently passed by the House of
Representatives carrying t,tal Of
$265, 100000. That is $l4 200, COO less
than was appropriated for the current
year, The reduction being possible
through the deaths of 81, 900 old veter.
ans and widows. The measure was
prepared under the direction of sub.
committee of which "Uncle Joe" Can
non. of Illinois, was the chairman. The
total will be divided about as follows:
Civil War $25l, 10000; War of 1912,
$2l, 900; Mexican War, $s4O, 900; Indian
Wars, $a.1OO,OOO; Spa, ish. American
War. $780, 900; World War, $3.50, 900;
and Regular Army. 81. 400, 900.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
ONLY ONE CHANGE
IN COUNTY OFFICIALS

There was only one change made
on January in the official family of
Shiawassee county and that was the
road commissioner where Floyd Wal
worth succeeded Roy c. Bailey.
All of the other county officers
were reelected last November and
most of them began their second
terms with the coming of the new
year.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07

Byron p. Hicks of Owosso, has been
appointed member of the following
senate committees, according to ap.
pointments announced by Lieut.. Coy.
Read when the senate convened Thurs.
day: Judiciary, Labor. Prohibition,
Railroads aud State Homes: 81
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
Layton LAYS 'Em Out.

,"ashington. Jan. 4.-(Special Cor.
res:.o1dence. )-Congressman Caleb r.
Lf,'on of Delaware, Is an outspokeu
e, ,ug of bureaucracy, and IL quick in
hi ienunciation OF any bill that con.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07

templates the extension of present Fed
eral activities or the creation of new
ones. The way in which the present
administration has abused its power in
the appointment of thousands of agents
going all around poking noses into
everybody's business" has disgusted Mr..
Layton as it has everybody else. "Look
at it as you may" he declares, "bureau.
cracy is socialism. and socialism is the
destruction of democracy. There is
hardly good thing based upon some
ideal conception, generated by the
brain of some college professor, dream
or, or theorist, whether clothed in pants
or petticoats. that does not desire to
have the Federal Government take
care of the precious idea through a
costly bureau"
The Owosso times., 1921-01-07
Time to Eletch orize.

The immigration Limitation bill re
Gently passed by the House had a warm
supporter in Congressman j. Will T.y.
lor of Tennessee. Mr.. Taylor says he
comes from district that probably has
a smaller alien population than any
other in the country. He and his con.
stituents are proud of their native
Americanism, and want to see legisla.
tion passed that will prevent our popu.
lation from being contaminated by a
surplus of undesirable Europeans. 1--WE
may be able to Americanize a certain
proportion of Aliens" says Mr.. Taylor,
"and entirely obliterate their foreign
ideas, methods and pr edisposition, but
increase the influx beyond our normal
ability of assimilation. and instead of
Ame,icanizing them they will for.
eignize u.s." ss