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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
THE FARMERS LTBRARY.

In his Lansing address President
| Roosevelt said that ''the calling of the
skilled tiller of the soil. the calling of
| the skilled mechanic, should alike be
recognized as professions, just as en-
phatically as the callings of lawyer, of
DOCTOR of banker. merchant, or clerk"
In other words. the farmer of the flu
ture will be professional man.
But the time is coming when the
farmer will be more than that. He
will need scientific education the
same as the professional man of to-
day, but he will also have a certain
technical education. the same as the
engineer or the architect. In addition
to these he will need some of the
training of a business man, and COM
bined with 1t all he will include the
physical labor of the ordinary work
man.
The agricultural world is advancing
rapidly in that direction now. Ten
years ago the farmer was contempt
tuously referred to as a "hayseed'' and
his occupation was looked down upon
as mental. But it isn't so any more.
The up-to-date farmer stands on the
same level as the banker or the mer-
chant of the same grade. In fact, the
farmer with a hundred thousand dol
lar farm is apt to be more noted in
dividual than the banker who owns a
hundred thousand dollar bank.
One feature of the trend that is
making agriculture a profession is no
ticed in the books that are now pub
lished to aid the farmer. 1t is not so
very many years ago that the farmers
library consisted of Hostetter's al
manac, which hung by a string back
of the kitchen stove. 1t told him
about the changes of the moon and the
rising and setting of the sun. which
was all the average farmer supposed
he could learn from a mere book to
aid him in raising crops. He would
have scoffed at the idea of book
farming" Some farmers do yet, but
they are not among the most success
full tillers of the soil, and their num-
Der is constantly growing less.
Today the farmer can gather a tech
meal library of considerable proper
tions-not as large as a medical or law
library to be sure. but large enough
to make a showing in the farm home.
This library, too, is fully practical
for the farmer as are the lawyers
and the doctors libraries to those in
dividuals. Not only are there volumes
dealing with agriculture in general,
but there are exhaustive works on
specific subjects and crops. These
books range all the way from the
general reports published by the Kan
sas state board of agriculture to the
excellent work on alfalfa prepared by
Secretary Coburn. There are also
cyclopedias of agriculture and horti-
culture, and high grade books on gar
dening and Horticulture. There are
books for the beginner and books for
the expert.
The number of excellent farm jour-
nails has also greatly increased in re-
cent years, but in addition to these
there are now published a number of
high-grade magazines of great prac-
teal value, designed exclusively for
the country dweller and the man who
gets his living from the soil.
If anyone disbelieves that farming
is becoming a profession, and one re-
quiring technical knowledge at that, |
he is not keeping up with the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
Manlike.

planned awkwardIy. ManIike. he
hated to be thanked
And want to tell you,'' she went
on Dravely, that am sorry that I
was so horried the other day"
we were both to blame" he con-
ceaed, but it's all right now, dear"
And, please. will you come around
10 the picnic grounds?" she asked.
For the same fare that Kitty maid. /"
ne onered as he took her in his arms.
BUT took Kitty for half fare" he
added. and thier lips met again.
SCopyrighted. 1907. by NJ. NJ. Cunning
ham,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Mr.. Hartman says the reason he
could not sell his fifty million Union
Pacific bond issue over in Europe was
because OF the attacks that have been
made on railroads in America Has
Mr.. Hartman thought of the effect
the Alton deal may have had on his
reputation as a bond f1oater?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

It cannot be denied that there is much
in the argument that the length of ser
vice OF q senator or representative In
congress has much to do with his abil-
aty to get things" or accomplish re-
suits. This Is true because OF the GUS
tom Of handing out committee chair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Mayor Schmitz and his followers
insisted that the Japanese be barred
from admission to this country. but
1t is noticeable that no Jap is impli-
Gated in that graft upheaval in San
Francisco. Neither is any japanese
classified among the undesirable citi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Jewell county may have a repetition
of one feature of San Francisco's up
heaval in miniature. A farmer who
has been in the bootlegging business
has at last been caught at it. and his
pals have deserted him and are telling
what they know He says there are
others who are just as guilty as he,
and IL they tell on him he proposes to
do some telling himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Mr. Hartman is very much disap-
pointed because he cannot sell another
Union Pacific bond issue of $4,000
900 in Europe. Kansas farmers have
something over three times that sum
IN the banks Mr.. Hartman might
try unloading his bonds out here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
Kansas Cncnnbers.

A young man in Kansas went out one
morning after a nice rain to SOW some
cucumber seed. Having heard good
deal of the productiveness of the soil,
he scattered the seeds and ran of. He
could not outrun the growing vines
and got completely tangled up. His
only means of escape was to use his
pocket knife. On getting his hand
through the creeping vines he was
alarmed to find his pocket full Of ripe
cucumbers.-Judge's Library.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New York Press.l

A woman expects her own faith in it
to convince others of her beauty.
The average girls reason for not
marrying a man is because he doesn't
ask her.
Men would rather always have hot
water for shaving than brains in a
wife.
The girls that read the prize essays
at the commencement exercises don't
read the most love letters afterward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

The stories of the way Kansas farm
ers are getting rich have one unpieas-
ant result: They bring all sorts of
grafters. confidence men and peddlers
to nreY on the farmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

1t is stated that the city is facing a
deficit. And yet the hackers of the
Edison corporation would saddle a
direct outlay of $27.5OO a year on to
the city. and the city would have Moth
ing to show for it at the close of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
The way to Wear EN-.

Some young women in England have
begun to dress out and out like men.
They wear a long coat cut like a hunt
ing coat, a cap. riding breeches and top
boots. 1t is a handsome costume and
it Is not immodest, but undoubtedly 1T
attracts a good deal of attention. They
have been telling in London lately a
story about q girl who adopted this
riding rig Pullingup her horse one
afternoon she said to an artisan who
was passing: Can you tell me If this
is the way to Wareham?" The man
looked her over carefully. Then he
touched his cap in a respectful man
ner and replied: Yes, miss, yes-you
seem to ave got 'em on all right.
Argonaut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

One of the titles of the king of Siam
is Brother of the Moon. 1t is sup
posed that the king is like his brother
and gets full.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
Persian Wit.

Most of us will probably never for
get the amaZement with which we nrSt
observed a negro extricate hfmSelf
from some difficulty, but for agility in
this respect he is easily surpassed by
the Persian. Whether the following
incident ever occurred or not, do not
know, but the fact that it is commonly
told by the Persian people shows that
it is a typical Persian story.
A certain Persian king who thought
that his prime minister was becoming
too popular. determined to have him
put to death, and to do it, moreover,
in a thoroughly Persian manner. As
cordingly the king sent for the min
had been exchanged, said: 81 hear
that you have just built a large
house, 1.-THE house is yours re-
sponded the minister. And am told
that your stables are full of Arab
horses" pursued the king. "My
ables and all that they contain be-
long to my sovereign said the man,
smiling to hide his CONSERVATION.
That's a fine ring you are wearing.
cit is a gift to your majesty, said the
minister, presenting it to the king
"And you have a beautiful robe" con-
tinued the shah. "It is beautiful only
in having found favor in the eyes of
the king of kings" said the man, as
he Invested himself of the garment
and laid it at the kings feet.
That's a magnificent head you
have on your shoulders said the
king, significantly. YES" responded
the minister quickly, sit belongs to
Cod
A modern instance OF the quickness
of Persian wit was told me by mis-
sionary physician of Teheran. What
ever the estimate in which the mis-
sionary who deals with the soul or
with the mind may be held, the mis-
sionary who deals with the body is al
ways regarded with respect not UNI
mingled with awe. To him is given
the title of 1.-THE Wise Man"
One day DR.. was passing the
house of a wealthy Persian. Several
servants sat at the gate. With one ex-
ception they all knew the doctor, and,
rising. saluted him with great respect
The stranger made some insulting re-
mark about the "frangi" and spat at
the foreigner. DR.. - instantly stop
ped. and ordered that the young man
be brought to him. Two of the SER
wants. selling their companion by the
shoulders, hurried him forward. and
when they reached the doctors car
rage one of them said: "Oh, Chief
of the Wise Men, this boy Is an idiot
whom our master has brought here
from a distant province, thinking that
YOU alone have the skill to cure him."
Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

"Orchard is in Boise" says a head
line. This is contrary to the usual
facts in the case. AS rule, boys are
in the orchard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

1t was only four or five years ago that
the deposits in Kansas banks crossed
the hundred million mark and even
that performance seemed remarkable.
Now they have passed the $50. million
mark and are climbing faster than ever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Hartman says there are two sides
to the railway question. Correct. And
the right side is the side Hartman
usually isn't on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
RELATIONs OF THE SEXES.

The true and natural relation of the
sexes will only be secured when men
and women pursue a common and not
separate path. when they strive and
work together in school. in business and
in public life-AlIgemeine Zeitung,
Munich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Tt is recalled that before starting
away on his vacation last year the
president reprimanded the weather
bureau. This year perhaps he gave it
a slap on the wrist At any rate, the
weather bureau is doing better.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
KANSAS COAMENT
CONCEDING SOMETHING.

CONCEDING SOMETHING.
oupposlng that all that is said by
lie machine against the Direct Pri-
mary league is true. Supposing that
the members do hold meetings. and
supposfng that they are trying to con-
elol TN next state convention The
controI or the state Republican con-
Hentlon by the direct primary league
VIII mean that the Kansas Republican
PidIIorm viii contain certain definite
pieuges Tor direct primary without a
convention annex. and when that is
established all machine rule in Kansas
VIII De crippled. Will not the people
De gamers thereby? Conceding all the
mean things said of the men behind
the Direct Primary league. no one
ever accused them of going back on
their promises, and if they declare for
dlrect primary and control the con-
Vention, the men they name as can
dloates, When elected, will see that
there Is a direct primary without any
fuss and feathers
Now what does the machine stand
TOR? In the last convention the ma
chlne controlled. 1t smOthered every
plank offered that would look toward
smashing any political machine. 1t
smothered the anti-pass plank, and
you bet in the legislature it stood by
Its convention action. Every member
Of the machine who helped to smother
the anti-pass plank lined up with the
senate Hodge," with the railroads. The
railroads controlled the last Republic
and breeches. The railroad managers
made some bad guesses-one of Jack
son, and another on Fitzgerald; the
anu-machine fellows made some bad
guesses. particularly on Fitzgerald;
both sides were guessing wrong on
him. But the machine went ahead
with its programme, to strange popu-
lar control of the Republican party,
and in the senate the machine did
what it could to turn the clock of
Kansas back to the old days of Legate
and Pomeroy.
And those who opposed the machine
had to fight for the people every inch
of the way through that legislature.
Now conceding everything that the
machine says of the members of the
Direct Primary league. conceding that
they are all after office-some one has
to be in office-who shall be elected
the men who run the machine or those
fighting the machine ?-Emporia Ga
zette.
A NEW PLAN.
The brewers announce that they
have found a way around the diff1cul-
ties which bobbed up when the ex-
press companies refused to accept
their c. o. D. shipments of booze into
Kansas. They say that now they will
make the bankers act as their agents,
shipping the booze by freight and at
taching the bill of lading to sight
draft sent to the local bank. The
LIQUOR interests are bound to evade the
law and defy the wishes of the people
of Kansas But the time is coming in
this state when the people are going
to be boss. 1t is nonsense to say that
a great state like Kansas can not en-
fore its own laws. 1t can. All that is
necessary is honest and able officials
Mankato Advocate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

If the college graduates want to solve
an up-to-date and important problem of
government. why don't they tackle the
question of how to get weather bureau
that will turn out the right kind of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

AS soon as the people thoroughly
Investigated the matter, comparatively
little sentiment developed in favor of
abolishing municipal ownership and
turning the city lighting business over
to a nriYate corporation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Chanute has granted three street
car franchises. but the only thing it
has to show for them thus far are the
additions TO its ordinance book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

Few people can see the benefit OF
placing the city at the mercy of a pri-
vate corporation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

If the summer weather doesn't thaw
out the Fairbanks boom. nothing will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
From rATIFORNIA!

If Roosevelt will only consent to be a
candidate, the country will do the rest,
and it needn't cost anybody cent.-Los
Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

OR TALK WITHOUT THINKING.
The Massachusetts, legislature is ac-
cused of mental garrulity." Another
case of that thinking aloud" habit, Ell?
--MfIWauhee Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
unME swEET HOMEl

The chief reason for leaving home is
that one may the better enjoy coming
back to 1t. Home is the place we have
so studiously suited to our own needs
that it fits us like an outer envelope In
no other house do we feel SO absolutely
ourselves.-Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
FRATERNAL SENTIMENT.

As far back as 1867 the women OF
little southern town-Columbus, Miss
going out to decorate the graves of the
dead soldiers, strewed flowers alike on
the graves of the confederates and the
federals. This fraterna1 sentiment, de-
spite Observation-Disclosures and fierce po-
litical struggles. kept spreading because
it was the right sentiment. The truth
is that today sectionalism in the old
sense is unknown Even the race prob
lem cannot keep it alive, though 1T does
account for the solid south.-Chicago
Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
GOODBYE. SARATOGA.

1t is with genuine regret that the
public learns the decision of the navy
that the good old ship Saratoga Is no
longer seaworthy and is to be sold as
junk. She is one of the Oldest of the
ancient frigates, though not histori-
cally memorable for any great battles.
She was built in the very prime of
American control of the sailing YES
sells of the world and has lasted sew
eral generations. In later years she
has been of no use as a war vessel. but
has served in piping times Of peace as
a training ship for the budding tars
of the commercial navy.-Philadelph
Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06
WEATHER. CRoPs AND BUsINE!

WEATHER, CROPS AND BUSINESS.
Lord Rothschild's gloomy forebodings
that Mr.. Roosevelt's policies, THE in
come tax question and other problems
in France and the socialist movement in
England" may kill the goose that lays
golden eggs in the stock markets attract
little attention in this country, where
people are watching something much
bigger than stock markets-the land
and it's promise of harvest. Snowstornls
on the eve of Memorial day are not so
usual in our latitude as to pass I'M
noticed, yet nature has wonderful pow
ers of recuperation and accommodation.
New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-06

.Wife-Why is it you never start up the
phonograph any more, John?
HusDand-Ihere Is no harmony in two
talking machines running sirnulta neoreIx
my dear.-Chicago News.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-01-17
MUST KEEP
YOUNG BOYS
Out of Pool Rooms and Sa.
looms.

The state law passed last winter
concerning youths under II years
of age entering saloons and pool
rooms, reads as follows:
Sec. 1. "The words EDELIN,
quent child' shall include any
child seventeen years of age or
under such age who violates any
law of this state or any city or
village ordinance; or who is incor-
rigible; or who knowingly associ-
ates with thieves, vicious or i'm
moral persons; or who is growing
up in idleness or crime; or who
knowingly visits or enters a house
of i'll repute; or who knowingly
patronizes or visits any policy
shop or place whore any gambling
device is, or shall be operated; or
who patronizes or visits any saloon
or dram shop where Intoxicating
liquors are sold, or who patronizes
or visits any public pool room; or
who wanders about the streets in
the night time; or who wanders
about any railroad yards or tracks,
or jumps or hooks onto any NOV
ing train or vehicle; or enters any
car or engine without lawful au-
thority; or who uses vile, obscene,
vulgar, profane or indecent lam
guage, or is guilty Of immoral
conduct.
Also, any child seventeen years
of age who is dependent upon the
public for support, or who is des-
titute, homeless, or abandoned; or
who has not proper parental care
or guardianship; or who begs or
receives aims; or who is found liv-
ing in any house of i'll fame, or
with any vicious or disreputable
person or whose home by reason
of neglect, cruelty or depravity on
the part Of its parents, guardian
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-01-17
Rochester-Lytle Co.

or other person in whose care it
may he, is an unfit place for such
child; or whose environment is
such as to warrant the state, in
the interest of the child, in assum-
ing its guardianship. Amy child
within the provisions of this act
whose parents or guardian permits
it to use or become addicted to
the use of tobacco, spirituous or
Intoxicating liquors as beverage
and not for medicinal purposes, or
whose parents or guardian rears,
keeps or permits it, in or about
any saloon, or place where spititu-
GUS or intoxicating liquors are
sold, or any gambling house, or
place where gambling is practiced
or carried on, or any house of i'll
fame or ill repute, shall be deemed
to be without proper parental care
or guardianship.
Sec. Z. When any child under
the age of seventeen years shall be
found co be delinquent" within
the meaning of this act, the pro-
bate court may make an order
committing the child to the care
of some suitable state institution
or to the care of some reputable
citizen of good moral character, OF
to the care of some training school
or an industrial school.
Sec. 90. In all cases where any
child shall be delinquent as here
in defined, the parent or parents
or any other person, by any act
causing, encouraging or contribrt-
ing o such delinquency" shall
be guilty of misdemeanor and
upon trial and conviction thereof,
shall be fined in sum not to ex-
ceed $1,000, or imprisonment in
! the county Jail or work house for
Feriod not to exceed one year or
by both such fine and imprison-
ment."
The law quoted aboye is cehtain-
ly a good one and a strong one.
1t forbids any Child under IL
years of age to go in saloon, even
at the instance of parent. IL
forbids any child under II years
of age to go into or loaf around a
pool room, or be upon the streets
at night.
The officers of Logan are on the
alert and will take any such child
before the Probate Court, and
prosecute the person permitting a
child 80 to do.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-01-17
Nondescript

Mrs. Theo. Tritsch was hostess
for the 'Nondescript Club" at her
pleasant home on Front street last
Thursday afternoon and evening,
papers were read by Mrs, Leyshon
Mrs. Adcock, and Mrs. Aplin,
which were highly enjoyed by
those present. A contest was next
in order and prizes were taken by
Mrs. Eisele and Mrs. Mccormick.
An elegant two course luncheon
was served. The visiting ladies
were Mesdames Warner and Cowell
The club meets in two weeks
with Mrs. DIR. Aplin.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-01-17

too bashful. Mr.. Stocking was
made president, and offered to
withdraw In Mr.. Weymueller's
favor.
However, Mr.. Weymueller was
made member of the legislature
committee composed as follows !:
S. B. Hill, Athens; Morgan Wood,
Chillicothe; w. Fl. Van Ripper,
Dayton Martin Hayes, Columbus;
Warren III. Kale, of Youngston
and Fred Weymueller of Logan.
A Dayton paper recites much
praise to Mr.. Weymueller in his
good judgement and witty retorts.
He proved to be the "Joker" of
the pack, and had good time.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-01-17

The Gans-Nelson prize
fight pictures at the Opera
House next Monday night
commencing at six o'clock
the ten selected rounds
will be given every thirty
minutes continuing until
1O:30; this machine is one
of the best made the pic
lures are produced with
out a defect Of any kind
and one pleasing feature
will be the absence of that
quivering motion so MOTTO
able in other machines.
Admission only ten cents
to any part of the house.