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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

oil and gasoline If the establishment
OF the state refinery results in the
Standards dropping the price of oil to
Kansas consumers the people will be
benefited just the same, and the state
plant will not have been established in
vain. Still, the state believes that II
can manufacture by-products, too. 1t
will consult experts on that subject.
With its prison labor it will have one
big advantage over the trust. The
Standard must employ free labor at
good wages. The state gets it's labor
for next to nothing-3 cents a day.
AS an inducement for the esta blish-
ment of numerous independent REIN
cries the state plant viii contract to
take the raw material for by-products
of them. With a. market for this
stuff the Independents will be able to
compete with the Standard also. The
by-product plant of the state refinery
can be made large institution in this
way. While there will be no trust
formed by the state and Independents,
there will be an understanding that
the state will see that the inde-
pendents get a square deal in railroad
rates and that no discrimination in
the price of oil in different localities
goes. By giving independent refineries
this protection and by agreeing to
purchase their by-product raw ma
terial, the state believes it will en-
courage the establishment of numer-
Gus small refineries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

A bracing spring tonic. Cures all spring
disorders. Makes red blood, bone and
muscle. A wonderful remedy for making
sick people we'll. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets. Gatlin
Best home grown carnations, on
hand. James Hayes, florist, 107 West
Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16
Colorado and Return. $3.50.

Colorado and return every day to
April 80, 1905, inclusive, with final re-
turn limit June 1, 1905. via Union Ps-
cific. $27.50 from Topeka Be sure
your ticket reads over the Union Pa
cific. Inquire of J. C. Fulton. Depot
Agent; F. A Lewis. City Agent. 525
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

Builds up the system, puts pure, rich
blood in the veins. makes men and women
strong and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Blood Bit
tiers. At any drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

One of the Strongest and Most Con-
servative Mortgage Companies in
Southern Kansas OK. a Purchase
for a Client This Week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

Every man knows that under present
laws that an independent refinery has
smooth sailing and that certain success
is ahead The state oil refinery will
want all the by-products it can possibly
handle; it will work hand in hand with
the Uncle Sam refinery, and they are
only 26 miles apart on direct railroad
lines The Uncle Sam company can
take care of all Montgomery county oil
and put in a branch at Chanute with
the present lineup, if every man who
reads this advertisement will do just a
little to help along. The Uncle Sam
company is in the game already pulling
straight for the goal with it's decks
cleared for action. There are thousands
of dollars back of it, while it has the
moral support of the entire press of
the central west and men working for it
in nearly every hamlet. When you read
this advertisement don't delay, but act
at once. Lots of stock is sold by wire,
but any letter mailed promptly after
you read this announcement, inclosing
check for the stock you can handle, will
receive prompt attention and stock by
return mail
Now is the time for you to show your
colors. Are you going to help the state
of Kansas and the independent refine
ries and further the cause of justice or
are you traitor to home industries?
The following paragraphs, taken
from the Kansas City Journal of Mon
day. March Is, explains itself:
The Question of By-Products.
The Standard claims the most of it's
profits come from by-productS, and that
it doesn't nav to make them at a small
refinery such as the state is putting in.
It points out that it doesn't attempt to
make any by-products at its Neodesha
refinery, which is larger than the state
refinery plant will be; that it ships the
raw material to its larger plants back
east for use. With the advantage in
profits from the by-products, it claims
it will be able to undersell the state on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16
RAILROADS Have Cut Rates.

The railroads have already revised
their schedules on oil and put in eff
feet the maximum rates fixed by the
legislature. These rates are about
one-third the old rates. Where it
used to cost SIS to ship a car of oil.
it costs only $27 now. If, upon fur
Their investigation, the state finds that
the new rate is too high, it will have
the railroad commissioners lower it.
The board has that authority. The
maximum rate fixed by the new law
is really a distance tariff and it ap-
plies to shipments of all kinds. It
makes 1t unlawful for any common
carrier in Kansas to charge, exact or
receive for the transportation Of
Illuminating oil, gasoline, fuel oil, or
crude petroleum in cans, barrels.
tanks or tank cars, between any
points within the state of Kansas, IN
excess of the following rates for each
100 pounds:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

Lux Bros. dentists. sos Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-16

u.s. and You Will Not Only Make Great Profits, but at the
Will Strike Blow for Justice in the Oil Fields.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-02-15
DAN PATCH1e CHAMPION HARNESS HORSE Of the WORLD VALUE

erped by the foods available and the
prices of the same. 1t is mistake
to buy the most expensive foods when
there are cheaper stuffs that would
fill the bill just as well. Wheat is one
of the best poultry foods and cheap.
and when it can be had in large guam
titles it should be bought in prefer
ence to most other foods for the main
variety. But wheat is rather more
fattening than egg-making in its
makeup, and to get eggs some other
kind of food must be fed with it. This
is especially true in winter, when the
hens cannot pick up insects, grit, etc.,
as they can in summer when running
at large. If, instead of feeding all
wheat, you feed just half the quantity
and feed the other half in a mash of
bran and shorts and skimmilk, you
will have a cheaper ration and at the
same time get more egg-mak1ng ma
terial out of it and in better proper
ton for egg production. simple
ration like that will give satisfactory
results, if you have good hens prop
erly housed. 1t may not be the best
ration, if there is best, but it will
be a great Improvement over two
thirds of the rations that are now
being fed exclusively
If you want to improve the above
ration you can do it in several ways.
If you can get meat scraps from the
butcher-good, fresh, lean meat and
bones-and have a bone cutter to cut
them up and feed at the rate of two
or three ounces per week, you will
get very much better results. If you
can get corn at a reasonable price
it would pay to add a small quantity
to help the mash. A little ground
wheat occasionally would also help it.
Then, instead of the whole grain be-
ing all wheat, we would feed some
whole oats or corn for variety. OF
course, in addition they must have
some form of green food and also
grits. Then don't forget good fresh
water, for you know that two-thirds
of the weight of the egg is water and
you are getting a very good price for
water when you sell eggs at thirty
cents per dozen.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-02-15
Feeding for Eggs.


In feeding for eggs there are three
tbings to be considered, namely, the
o,aIitv of food, quantity of food, and
,oriety of food. AS to quality, the
food eaten affects the flavor of the
coos. as well as the health of the
foyls. 1t is true that we would often
ha clad to get eggs of any kind of
favor. or of no flavor, and it is also
t,,Ie that in every winter anything in
tho shape of an egg has been eaten,
vet the fact remains that we can feed
flavor into the egg; and in certain
MARKETS, to command the highest
rrices. the eggs must have no sus-
nicion of undesirable flavors. Expert
mants have been made and the fact
nroven that hens which have eaten
large quantities of onions lay eggs
with an undesirable flavor. 1t IS
claimed that the quality of the food
affects the color of the yolk. In win
fer especially the yolk is often light
colored, and this would injure the
sale of such eggs in a select market.
Inst what foods give the most desir-
able flavor to the egg has not been
satisfactorily settled, but the expert
ment stations are trying to find out.
AS to quantity of food, there is
greater demand on the skill OF the
poultryman at this point-that is, as
TO the right amount to feed and how
70 feed it-than at any other point in
the business of producing eggs, and
especially winter eggs. The more
food of the right kind the hen eats
above the amount necessary to prop
erly sustain her life, the more eggs
she will lay. If it takes three ounces
of food per day to maintain her ana
you feed her only three ounces she
will not lay any eggs. If you want
her to lay eggs you must feed her
more than three ounces, assuming
that she wants three ounces to keep
up life and keep in good condition.
The amount of food she eats will have
to be governed by the number of eggs
she is laying-and here is where the
skill of the poultryman comes in. No
hard and fast rules can be laid down
to guide the feeder. The intelligent
pOultryman, if he studies his flock,
as he must to make success OF the
business, will soon learn about how
much to feed at any one time. The
secret is to feed so that the appetite
of the hen will be good; and this
brings up the question of variety OF
food
There are two reasons why vari-
ETY. should be fed, first, to help the
appetite, so the hen will eat enough
to produce eggs in abundance, and,
second, a variety is necessary in or
der to "balance the ration or to
furnish the necessary materials in the
right proportions for making eggs.
The rations fed, of course, will be gov
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-02-15

USED FOR YEARS NOTHING LIKE IT
Pipestone, Man, May 23, 1904.
DR.. j. B. Kendall Co.,
Enosburg Falls, VT
Gentlemen:-Would you be kind enough
to forward me your Treatise on the Horse
and his Diseases" l have used Kendall $
SPAWN Cure for a lniment for years and
think there is nothing to take it's place.
Yours truly,
Chas r. Shedding
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-02-15

For Locating timber. Write for prices Also
for new issue of cheaper script confined
to the location of agricultural and grazing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

summon the two runaways. Into the pantry they hurried, and there a sight presented itself to their eyes that froze the blood in their hearts From the doors of double trap stuck the dead tail-ends of the two mousies who had gone to eat cheese. They had been un- suspecting like their father. and bit at the bait placed for them.
 Well, back to the cellar crept the poor grief stricken mice to mourn behind the wine ctsk for their dear dead ones. The next morning, as soon as 1t was light, the mohrners came forth from the shadow. and looking at one another, they were shocked to behold that each Of them had turned snow-white .durlng the night of grief and terror. The shock had been al most too much for their nerves, you see.
 And from that family of suddenly turnedwhite. mice sprang the white mice in the world.''
 Mamma Grey Mouse paused. for her story was finished: Black Eye and White Teeth made as If to speak, but their mother held up warning paw, saying: No more talk this morning, for don't you see the sun Is peeping through the cellar wndow7 So, while the old cat sleeps and you are safe close your eyes and dream of the fate of the poor White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

Gertie Bryan's birthday fell on August 22d. The anniversary of her papa's birth came just three days later.
 The Bryans were not wealthy people, If one counted their wealth by dollars, but they were rich in love for each other and In possessing noble, unselfish characters. Mrs. Bryan managed her little house with the aid of one servant, q maid of-all-work and the ready assietnnce of Gertle. her 12-year-old little daughter.
 The Bryans did not go to the country during the summer, but remained. In their cozy little flat which was made quite fresh and "summery" by white linen "slip-overs" on the .rniture, and flowers and ferns in the winLow boxes and on mantel and dining table.
 But when the heated term set in for earnest Mir. Bryan said one evening, as he famed himself by an open window over looking n burning street: How l wish we could afford to take occasional trips down the river-just to smell the fresh ness of the country and see the green trees and fields"
 But business had been so dull for MT; Bryan the past year that the family had been obliged to curtail expenses In every way possible, and no little summer ex- cursions had been planned for. by them.
 Then had come Gertie's birthday, an event of much importance In the house hold of Bryan, for Gertie was the only
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seel'
 Then they both laughed, and after little more coercion on Gertie's side the argument was closed and Gertie had won her mothers approval of her plan, and her promise thai the money, Instead of the suit, shoes and parasol, should be hers Oh her birthday.
 aBut. dssr," pefslsted Mrs. Bryan, half the pleasure gotten from present lies in the surprise aceompahying 1t; Now' mere is no surprise awaiting you.
 ''Well, mamma, if you could only under happier shall be in carrying out my p,an psIi for papa's birthday than l could possibly be over whole train.load of surprise presents you would rejoice with me.
 "lii right dear child, 1t shall be as you you wish" And Mrs. Bryan kissed proudly the lips of her little girl. "You are a dear, insel1sh, loving little daughter. and I thank God for such.
 Early on the morning preceding Gertie's hirthday. hnd before Gertie had yet risen from her bed, MT. Bryan handed his wife ten dollars with which she was to get the white suit, shoes and parasol for GertIe' 8 birthday presents. Then 1t was that Mrs. Rrvan explained to her husband that Gertie had begged to be allowed to buy her own present, saying she would be so much more pleased If she might have the money to spend as she liked.
 ''WhAteyef can the little one wish to buy for herseifr' laughed Mir. Bryan. s'But 1t shall be just as she wishes. I'll get these bills changed for a gold coin. We'll put 1t in a little fancy Jewel box
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vail upon our parents and sisters to come and enjoy this food. Here's quite enough for hundred mice
 'So, saying, on the two scampered, getting bold indeed since not sound nor sight had come to frighten them. They joined the others of their fnmily and di- lated on the dellciousness of the new food they had partaken of. urging their parents and sisters to go with them to the spot aud see and eat for themselves. But 1t took some coaxing. and much as surance that there was not the least danger to encounter, before the cautious old ones and their three daughters could however. they Consented to fo,, and the seven gray mice trailed ca 'ousy 0p the stairs, and went in body to the paptry. And how they all did eati In a,s sn .tn,is hour
 Se@ heg ee % to they tSey cellar with so rounded out that their closest friends would not have recognised them.
 their part of the cellar two men seryants, that a mouse might creep into: But they never once pesped behind the great % vine with their family were located After going pretty thoroughly over. the cellar the two servants entered the vnulted Snse Roe estn m aqS Se .ih .Ah, hal said one. The little pests have been here. Then they picked up the chest and carried it above stairs. Then a woman servant came hurrying. down into the cellar and busied herself at some. thing in the corner where the chest. had stood. Now, my small friends, we'll see how you like that. she said. And then she departed
 ''That evening as soon as it. was dark the two parents slipped from behind the wine cask and hurried to the ynulted underground chamber to ascertain what had occupied the woman servant there In the afternoon. AS they drew near the place their noses detected the same sweet smell that had led their venturesome son to bite through the cheese paper In the pantry. MT. Grey Mouse ran at once to the spot where the delicious odor came from and cried out 1oyously to ms wtte; food we found up stairs last night I'll eat of It first, then you may regale your self See, the woman has put 1t In pretty little house for us
 So saying the ,piggish fellow ssaS stuck n nis nothing more than a
 "A. trap" cried Black Eyes. rising on n's sYes, lsS's trap,. RaWs. said Mamma Grey Mouse And as soon as his head went into the door-snap! That was the end of him. His body jerked, squirmed, quiyered, Ineh .t her husband Mrs Grey Mouse went up and found him dead. She was so shocked that she could not move for minute; then she ran crying to her nest to tell her children. During the absence or tneir parents one of the boys and one of the girls had slipped ofr o to ssts the Ran'ryT yThIs n agitated the mother still more, ana @ sne bade her three remaining children follow her. and to2ether theT want m AAaA1~ ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

corner where they could have slept even at bright monday, had they desired to do so for 1t vas always the he, color or a6t m6dnghI sga twas made of the most exquisite ma terials mortal mouse ever beheld. It was composed of bits of rich velvets,, soft These materials were found by Mir. and Mrs Grey Mouse in a huge oaken chest thnt was stored in .vaulted under ground chamber leading from tne cei,ar. ai. domain they chanced to spy this chest, and straightway laid their sharp teeth to one of its corners, The result was that would ndmit their bodies. So, In they went and found there the beautiful fab rics and lace l have just mentioned. They set to work to fTsg his tg the p wheEs they built the nest have told you about;
 "And there they reared their family Of five nice, little. Grey. Mice, just Ike you are my dears. As the little ones grew into big mice one of the sons became restless, and dissatisfied with his quiet home he determined to go out anout l the big house on m exploring e1penl,th.om' , yised--.yes implored him to not thrust himself Into danger, he was heaostrons fellow and set out In spite or them. Shaking his head In an independent way he declared he was not afraid of anything nor my person, and said he was quite able to take care of himself.
 "So, one night De efept lroui n,s sou fortable and safe home and went forth to see He scrambled up the stairs leading from the cellar, and to his delight he found the door opening into the hall, aiar. Quickly he sped, along the hal. hall, keeping close to the wall, for % 1t was quite way at the back of the house. Idke the door to the cellar-way, this one was atar also. In he went, still following his nose, for certain sweet smells filled his nos. trils and led him thither. Soon he was on top a shelf where white paper pack age rested It was from this paper that the sweet smells issued. In an Instant there was some soft, deliciously favored food inside, the best he had ever tasted. He proceeded to All his little stomach. to the cellar and told of his wonderful discovery.
 "Then his brother decided to accom- pany him on a second trip to the room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

close together -papa's and mine-I think we might postpone the celebrating of mine for three days and have a double birthday party on August 18th"
 That's sweet and thoughtful of you, Gertle," her mother answered. But, you know what papa's financial condition Is just now, and 1 fear you will have to be disappointed in carrying out your pretty plan
 "But, mamma, you have not. heard me through yet" insisted Gertie, laying her head against her mothers shoulder. ''The other day l heard-without Intentionally listening, mamma, be assured of that but heard you and papa speaking of my birthday. Before 1 could cover up my ears to prevent overhearfng what you were saying l heard you tell papa that l wanted very much to have a white linen jacket suit, new white shoes and a white silk parasol. But, mamma dear, you know was not purposely listening. don't your"
 nOf course, l know you would not do such thing, Gertie," her mother quickly assured her. ''And I remember did tell your father that 1t would be q good plan to get the things you have just mentioned for your birthday presents. And l recall that the door between your room and ours was open at the time and you were sitting in your room reading. 1t was very, very careless In me. Now your presents will be no surprise" And a note of dis appointment was in Mrs. Bryan's voice.
 sNow, mamma dear, please don't feel distressed over that. The fact Is, don't want the suit. shoes and parasol. If you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-27

child, and q most lovely one at that-in no way selfish or spoiled as Is so often the case with an only child. few days the two approaching birthdays. said:
 We are almost twins, aren't we little girllef' And Gertie had laughed merrily, answering, "Yes, papa, we should ar range to celebrate together
 Mir. Bryan "Times. you know, are n bit close; besides, your. dad Is old and doesn't particularly care about such things now. All that would interest me would be bit of a taste of the country. But, dear the observance of your birthday. You that." fat And MT. Bryan kissed his wife and daughter good-by and hurried away to his office.
 Bryan took her seat in the dlning-room bay window and began on some sewing. Gertle drew her chair close to her man. mas and opened the conversation.
 Mamma, dear" she began. papa says my birthday Is to be observed, but that owing to our present circumstances hls birthday must go by without any atten. ton. Then he pretended that he doesn't care any more for such things But know nS dear dear dear papa; papa; Why, he has al, we had the little birthday parties and presents for him. Now, I've conceived a plan which l shnll conflde to you, and you must promise to assist me In carry Ing 1t through"
 interested and Invited Gertie's confidence by saying: "Whatever plan you may have in your. mind, daughter, Is | good one. l know that. But, come, tell me what it
 Well" began Gertie. 1t Is this: 1 want to arrange for little outing on papas birthday. As our birthdays are so
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Gertes Birthday Present. and Thod Pleasure Brought

ward Gertie, who was too full of genuine happiness to speak. Well" went on Mir Bryan, 'I'm at a great loss to know who Is extending thls courtesy. am surely taken by surprise"
 Be patient like am, papa" advised Gertie in a serious tone. Well find 1t all out tomorrow
 Then, thinking that the invitation might be intended for others by the name of Bryan, MT. Bryan eagerly caught up the card to examine 1t more closely. No, there had been no mistake in It's deliv- cry. It bore the correct number and street. Also Mir. Bryan's initials. and his wife's and daughters names were ln- cluded with his own in the invitation.
 As soon as Mir. Bryan left the room Gertie gave expression to her joy by jumping about the floor and clapplng her hands. .0h, mamma, It's working like a eharm!' she cried "He never once