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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

The ideal way of cooking trout is the
simplest. Choose fish weighing about 2
quarter Of a pound After cleaning
them wipe them well and lay them up
on a plate with tablespoonful Of melt
ed butter and little pepper.
After rolling the fish well broil them
for about five minutes on the flesh side
and two on the other and serve them
without delay. Prepare front in exact
~ the same way and wrap them in
writing paper that has been thoroughly
soaked in melted butter, after first lay
ing a very thin strip Of larding pork IN
der the fish. The paper should be tied
loosely over the fish, so that there is
only one thickness between it and the
heat; then lay the fish on their envelopes
IN baking pan and bake them in a hot
oven for % minutes. Serve them in
their envelopes, removing the strings
alone to insure their being eaten hot
and in perfection, is the advice OF a
writer in the New York Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

No fewer than 100 women appear on
q Louisiana list Of persons producing
sugar and receiving bounty thereon
They are either individual operators or
are members of sugar producing firms.
and their business compares very favor
ably with that Of men. The firm Of
Ware & Baker collected SIS. OIS bounty
in one year and il made up Of Mary E.
Ware and Elizabeth z. Baker In the
firm of Wheadon & Weems Mrs Flo
retta Wheadon is the senior partner.
with Mr.. R. B. Weems the junior mem
her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02
Ruth and Her Balloon.

One day, shortly before her mother
took her to Gray Gables. little Ruth
Cleveland was on the grounds back of
the White House. 1t was nearly dusk,
and the president was with her. She
held the end Of a string in her hand
The other end held captive toy bal
loon. While playing she fell and let 81
of the string, and the balloon sprang
upward SO quickly that even the presi-
dent, who jumped for it, couldn t catch
it. Ruth picked herself up and saw the
balloon sailing over the big trees. The
president stood by and waited to con-
sole her when she should give way
to grief But she didn't cry She sim
ply eyed the toy till it melted into a
speck and disappeared, and then, with
q sigh, said, half to herself:
''Oh. well. let Jesus have it. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

Another of the famous souls of
London has married. Miss Violet Maxse,
who has lately become Lady Cecil.
The literary tastes of the bride were
limited at by the large number of books
TO be found among her wedding gifts
and by the presence at her bridal OF
such distinguished writer's at Mrs Hum
phry Ward, OIr. George Meredith and
MIR. Oscar Vida
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

The influence of the weather on the
brain is a subject which awaits investi-
cation and viii repay it. Most people
feel the influence Of dull days. east
winds and extreme cold on their spirit is
and energies. mental or physical An
arctic cold and a tropical heat are I'M
favorable to literary composition. for ex-
ample. and we speak of the cold ''freez-
ing our wits, an expression which
is not altogether fgurative. but rests on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

tiers She viii learn geography without
ever knowing that she IS learning it.
There won't be any rulers, and there
won't be any maps, and she viii be
spared the telling how many capes and
points there are up there. She viii have
as a magical object lesson the phenome-
ma Of that strange land where they
have toboggan slides all the year round
She viii wear the smallest Of sealskin
sacks and altogether viii have q real
Alice in Wonderland time Of it. Cap
tain Weeks little boy Bert VIII have
an experience like the little boy in Wa
ter Babies, =" only it is to be hoped that
the seals won't call him an eft - like
that little boy. because Ire ism t an eft, -
only the plunpest OF baby boys and the
youngest white person to enter the Arc
tic ocean. He viii see the whale that
is big Of bone and large Of tall and be
able to tell the biggest fish story that
ever was.-San Francisco Chronicle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02
Goethe found

a common experience. Goethe found
that his capacity for mental work de-
pended on the height of the barometer
and other instances of meteorological in
fluence on the mind could be collected
from the writings OF celebrated men.
Suicide occurs most frequently in sum
mer. perhaps owing to heat and exhaus-
ton. and not, as might be supposed. III
winter. London Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

The budget of letters that came from
the far north last Sunday brought news
of an interesting character from the
steam whaling fleet now lying at Cape
Naverin- The interesting fact IS that
there are in the party thus cut off from
the world for months and years mum
Der of women and children, the fami-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

There is a Salve tor every wound"
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel Salve,
cures burns, bruises. cuts, indOlent sores,
as a local application in the nostrils it
cures cararrh, and always cures piles
J. Z. Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

The Growing Beauty or Woman
Is luxuriant growth of Hair. Beggs
Hair REVIEWER is guaranteed to give
preparation, and acts directly on the
roots OF the hair. Sold and warranted by
w r. Kennady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02
DO You Desire a Clear, Transparent
SFxfnR

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
will remove all disorders from the blood
and leave your skin clear, transparent
and youthful. Sold and warranted by
W. R. Kennady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

Having purchased F. w. Whittier's
interest IN the firm. we are prepared to
give the people Of Topeka the best the
market affords. WHITNEY q Son,
730 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

Constipation or Sick Headache? If SO,
why not try Beggs' Little Giant Piilsg
It only takes one pill day; forty pills in
a bottle. One bottle will cure you. and
only costs 25 cents. Sold and warranted
by w. II. KennadY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
celIaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This is fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

Prescott & Co. will remove to No. 118
West Eighth this month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

No Gripping. no Nausea, no Pain, when
De Wits Little Early Rises are taken
Small Pill. Best Pill. Best Pill J. &
JonsR-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02

with bandso
bi1 small loops he center
blouse shaped shepherds 5
blue ehe with blouse and knickerbock The blouse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-02
LITTLE wHALERs.

Children who Are with the Fleet Away
Up In the Arctic Circle.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

more ANXIOUS TO Improve charac-
ter. mind and morals than to
improve our farms. Serious study
Of our weak points and of means to
strengthen them is q very profitable
business al any time, and if pursued
assiduously will strengthen and develop
all that is good and admirable in our
natures, and make us better, stronger,
nobler men and women IS the years go
by. And the time will come in the life
of every one when such a record of
honest, earnest, persistent effort to i'm
prove will afford far greater satisfac-
ton than anything else in his account
with this world. We can wish no bet
ter thing for all our readers than that
they begin the new year animated by
a firm resolve to turn all its experience
into profit for themselves, mentally,
morally, socially and materially, and
then to faithfully carry out the resolu-
tion.-Ohio Farmer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

know that he bet me that pound
of chocolates he would wish me 4
Happy New Yearp first again this
year. He doesn't expect to sec
me until the big family dinner
tomorrow, and by that time 1 dare
say that 1 shall be talking so fast
shall forget all about it, as usual. But
1 am going to dress up SO he won't
know me, and then in the morning,
when the poor children go to his house
for the New Years cakes l am going to
get in with crowd of them and just
wish him Happy New Year, For
once am glad live in Dutchy New
York town, else there wouldn't be any
poor children going around asking for
cakes"
Amy laughed and agreed, and Meg
tied a gauze scarf under her chin and
said: ''Now, think I'm ready. And
Amy, you take Harry up to the house,
and 1 will take Al, and then we will
meet at the corner and go home to-
gether. Mind. now, that you don't let
Harry go home with you"
"Come, girls" called Cousin Sarah.
THE carriages have been here for ever
so long" The girls trooped downstairs
to the hall, where the boys were wait
ing, and with some blushing and much
laughter each girl escorted her charge
to the carriage, or walked with him,
as the case might be.
If Al Van Decker had any idea of
taking slow promenade with Meg, he
was soon disabused of the notion, for
she started him away at a great pace,
saying: II can't dawdle. It's nearly
midnight and we should have been
home half an hour ago" And in less
than five minutes Mr.. Albert Van
Decker had arrived at his own door.
'Now, Cousin Meg" he said, ''it's my
turn"
"NonsenseI There is Amy now, Auf
WiedersehenP' And away sped little
Miss Van Decker across the street.
sit didn't take long, did it?'' said
Meg, as she slipped her arm in Amy's.
'That is girls way of doing things
right to the point. But want to be
sure about the old gown; have it ready
by eight o'clock. 1 want to go over
about nine. Al will come to the door;
he always likes togive away the cakes. q"
"Yes," said Amy. HE did it when
he was little; yet suppose he shouldn't
answer the bell"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
His Cunning Scheme.

Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., wish
you would look at that paper again
and tell me the exact date when that
train robbery tool1place on the Missouri
Pacific.
Mrs. Dreffleshort Why, what are
you doing, James?
Mr.. Dreffleshort (who is busily writ
ing letters to various relatives out
west)-I want to locate lot of bundles
of costly Christmas gifts-that we
didn't send-on that particular train
Chicago Tribune
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Some New Year Advice.

Don't wait for the wagon while the
walking is good.
Don't grieve over split milk while
there's one COW left in the pasture.
Don't say the world is growing worse
when you are doing nothing to make it
better.
Don't tell the world your troubles.
You can't borrow ten dollars on them
Don't let the grass grow under your
feet. The cows can't get at it there
Atlanta Constitution.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Tho Old md tho New.

The Old Year laid upon the portals OF the past
A trembling hand,
And said: 'Oh, let me die and be at rest
Within thy misty landl"
Then all the years that lived and died before
Reached forth, and drew the wanderer safe
within the door.
The New Year laid upon the portals of to-day
A firm young hand,
And said: "Oh, let me come and live and work
Within thy shining landi'
Then all the years that are to be replied:
''This is your world, ;" and drew the youth inside
Kathleen R. Wheeler, in Lippincott's.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

so that the Van Decker girls gave their
1eap-year party. At eight o'clock that
evening Miss Marguerite Van Decker
stood before the glass in the front
chamber of the old Van Decker house
buttoning her gloves She was short
and plump and almost eighteen, and if
she was not exactlS pretty she made
most people think she was, but Miss
Van Decker, or Meg, as she was IA
miliarly called, had grievance.
81 wouldn't care if it were anybody
but Al" she was saying, "but he is al
ways getting the best of me, and last
time when he wished me "A Happy
New. Year first he bet a pound of
candy he would do it this year. Why,
just think" continued this small per-
son, as she snapped the last button
into its buttonhole, she has said
Happy New Year, to me first every
time since was twelve years old. 1t
seems silly to care, but he does it to
tease me; he knows mean to get
ahead of him, and then forget it
every time"
The little nose which was inclined to
snub went up with sniff as Meg
shook out her red skirts and looked
over her shoulder at the place where
her train would have been if she had
been old enough to wear one. "And
boys are SO conceited, anyway" she
continued. ''If we didn't take pains
and outwit them once in awhile they
would be simply uncomfortable. Al
shall not be first this time, for /
think" she added, firmly, ''that when
1 have once made up my mind to do a
thing can carry it out as well as Al
Van Decker or anybody else in the
Van Decker family"
f'Ccme, Meg! Hurry up, Amyr called
BeSs Van Decker. THE boys will be
here in a jiffy, and we must be ready
to receive them"
Come on, Amy, we shall be the last
down, as usual" and Meg gave another
touch to her crinkly brown hair, few
downstairs and landed with skip and
n twirl at the bottom.
Meg Van Decker was one of the Van
Decker cousins, and so was Amy, and
so was Bess and Sarah and all the rest
of the forty-one of the younger gener-
alton of the Van Deckers who lived at
the corner. The family formed the
principal part of the small suburban
settlement and quite ruled it in a so
cial way. Indeed, at this little party
there was hardly guest who was not
a cousin, or who did not expect to be a
cousin some time.
Of all the dances of '92 there were
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
His Reason.

''How did Charlie come to give up
smoking so suddenly"
HE was afraid it was going to make
him disregard the truth"
'How do you mean?'
''He knew he would have to say he
was pleased with those his wife would
give him Christmas. Inter Ocean.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

The snowy days, the blowy days,
The ffowery days OF May;
The summer days. when shady ways
Were made for children's feet;
Vacation days. when for their plays
The country was so sweet
If all the old years days could speak
Just think Of 1t awhile
Would their report bring bitter tears.
Or the sunshine Of smile.
Ali could they speak from week to week
OF honest work well done.
OF well-uSed powers in study hours.
OF fairness in the fun?
OF thankful thought for kindness wrought
When homes are rich and glad;
OF tender care to give or share
Where homes are poor and sad;
OF pleasant ways in dark, dull days;
OF little, gentle deeds;
OF earnest hours among hearts flowers,
In plucking hurtfui weedss
Can the year speak Of patience meek
Where grief has stopped awhile,
OF courage bold, for weak and old
A loving word or smile?
Methinks the year must seem most dear
If thus its speech can be;
O'erfull Of joys for girls and boys
A year Of jubilee.
Mrs. NJ F. Butts, in N W. Christian Advo-
cate
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Old skinflint,s Generosity.

my dear" said old Sl1infint to his
wife, 1--WE ought to do something for
the poor people around here this Christ
mas"
II think so. too. What do you pro-
pose to do?" asked Mrs. S.
Suppose we have our Christmas din
ner at night and leave the dining-room
shades up, SO that they cansee our plum
pudding?''-Harper's Bazaar.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

the girls w ere
crowded into it,
trying to Fl nd
their wraps. But
high above the
babel rose the
voice of Miss
| Sarah. d" Girls,
you must hurry!
It's twenty min
utes to twelve
now, and Au n t
Annie said if
grandma lie { us
have the party
here we must all
be home and in
our b e d S q t
twelve. After
twelve it's the
Sabbath"
where's my
other gait er?"
cried Meg. I've
got to see Al
home myself be-
fore S u n d ay
m orning. Car
riages?" she con-
tinued, did you
girls all engage
carriages? 1 did
MT. 1t doe sn't
pay just to take
Al round the cor
ner. Couldn't af-
ford it anyway"
A moment lat
er, when there
was a lull, Meg
called: " Amy,
Amy Van Decker,
won't you come
here a minute? l
want to ask you
something"
Amy came, but
tonhook in hand,
and seating her.
self on a foot
stool, began but
toning her boots.
Meg lowered her
voice: Have you
that old brown
dress tn at you
wore at the mas
querade last fall,
and the hat?"
Amy nodded her
h e a d, stamping
her left foot firm
ly into the boot.
well, 1 want
to borrow them
tomorrow morn
ing"
"What for?"
"Oh, it's a joke
on Al that has
just popped into
mn had Vol
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Remembering the Widow.

81 don't know much about the father
less, !" unused Oldsport, refectively, but
1 guess this Christmas season is good
time to remember the widow"
Having arrived at this decision he
went downtown and ordered dia-
mond bracelet.-Detroit Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

''Oh, Al Van Decker, how did you
come here?"
Thought I'd stroll around and see
that you and Amy got here all right,
am | was just taking the short cut
home. And" he added, as the last
stroke of twelve from the old town
clock died away; Il wish you very
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

none gsyer than this leap-year dance,
and as the girls, afterit was over, were
going upstairs Amy said: ''Oh, wish
this weren't Saturday night don't
want to 60 home-I know shall never
have another waltz like that last one
with AL"
The room was in full chatter, for ali
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Christmas Bells.

Ohsppy bells! through coming years
We hear. in your glad sending.
The message still Of peace, goodwill
ALI Earring disoords blending.
o bells Of GodI ring on. our souls
To grander action nerving,
Till all our days are Christmas days
OF living and of serving.
Caroline A Dugan, In Home.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

walked back to the crossing; but just
before she reached it she saw some one
vault the low fence that ran around the
lawn. She started, and then stood still.
Don't be frightened" said we'll
known voice, Its only me-"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
ENCOURAGING.

''Grace," he began, tenderly, on New
Years eve, IL" when she inter
rupted him
''Wait until twelve o'clock" she
whispered. Il had enough proposals
last year 20 suit anyone, but want '95
to beat it-so please wait "-Harper's
RaZar
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
win Receive Calls.

do you expect to receive calls on
New Year day?" asked Willie Hicollar
eyes," answered Mamie Hollerton;
"rn have to. The telephone exchange
where 1 work wouldn't give me the day
off. Isn't it mean?'-Washington Star.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Thinks his Wants Are Covered.

''Tve written letter to Santa Claus"
said Willie. "And 1 think it covers
everything want"
That's good" said mamma. What
did you ask for?"
1.-TWO toy shops and candy store"
said Willie.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

"Well. the things are up in the gar
ret, and eight o'clock is pretty early
to get up, but if you really want
them-yes, will. Good night. Happy
dreamsI'
Meg turned from Amy's door and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

Meg thought a moment. I'll tell
you, Amy. You run over before break
fast and see Aunt Annie. she dearly
likes joke, you know, and she will
help us manage it. She'll be sure then
to have him at the door. You shall
have half the candy. You won't for
get, will you?''
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
The Best One.

Editor-I want an original Christ
mas story. Can you write it?
Writer-Of course not. You'll find the
original Christmas story in the New
Testament Free Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

And they wondered. when she saw them.
What the little girl would say.
They hoped that the nursery life was gay;
And they hoped that they would find
The little girl often played with dolls:
And they hoped that she was kind
Near by sat an old doll neatly dressed
In a new frock, black and red;
She smiled ct the French doIls-"As to that
Don't feel afraid" she said.
The new dolls turned their waxen heads,
And looked with naughty stare,
As IL they never had seen before
That doll was sitting there.
. Oh, we're not in the least afraid" said one,
I'VE are quite too fnc and new;
But perhaps you yourself will find that now
She will scarcely care for you"
The old doll shook her head and smiled;
She smiled, although she knew
H5r plaster nose was almost gone,
And her cheeks we're faded, too.
And now it was day; in came the child,
And there, all gay and bright,
Sat three new dolls in little chairs
1t was lovely sight.
She praised their curls, and noticed, too
How finely they were dressed;
But the old doll all the while was held
Clasped close against her breast
Katharine Pyle, in ST. Nicholas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Enlightened Philanthropy.

Primus-Jobson is a philanthropist.
Secundus-Whatd does he do?
Primus-He's so sorry for poor chill
dren who have no Christmas that he
spends the year telling them that
Santa Claus is a myth.-Puck
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

understand the letters that write to
him when don't know how to write"
'Ho!" jeered Mollie. That's easy
enough. Sanity Claus can read scrib-
bin as well as writin'. "-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
a New Years Wish.

Happy New Year to you. little one.
Whose Happy New Years are Just begunl
And may your life be as sweet and true
As the wishes, to-day, that are wished for you,
Youths Companion
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21

intensity and es-
peci2lly forces up
on our attention
our faults, fail
urcsand mistakes.
Let Us look them
sqrareiy in the
face and profit by
them. The wise
man always does
this. but the fool
never. The latter
gocS on commit
TIM The same fol-
lies and making
the same m i s.
takes, never prof
ting by his exper-
fence, to say moth
irg of the expert
ence OF tn ers.
Every man makes
mistakes. 1t may
not be his fault
the first time, but
it is il he makes
the same mistakes
a second time. We
believe that the
secret of success
with those w no
succeed, and the
cause of failure
with those who
fail, will be found
largely in the abil-
ity and disposition
tostudy thecauses
OF both success
and failure, n OF
only in ones own
experience but in
that of others.
The farmer now
has leisure to re-
view the opera
tions of the year,
and he should do
it candidly an d
critically. Make a
complete analysis
Of every impor-
tant opera tion.
Find the we ak
places in it and
trace them to their
origin. Nothi n g
will prepare one
so thoroughly Tor
the operations of
the year to come
as this kind of
searching investi-
CATION.
nd while we
are about this bus
ines we should
look Just as care
fully into our rec
ord of moral re-
sponsibility. We
Sh Ould be far
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
Easy Enough.

What l don't understand" said
small Jaclzy, sis that Santa Claus can
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-21
christrDas in TIE Sup7y South. =

Happy New Year. Florence W
Scoville, in ST. Louis Republic.