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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
JOURNAL ENTRIES

The fairer the woman. the blacker
her heart. sometimes.
Notice the girls who'd rather dance
than eat. They're incilened to be thin
and scrawny.
It's possible for aSman to get a
fright on his wedding day without be-
coming scared.
What's become of the old fashioned
young man who asked the girls father
for permission to court and marry
her?
Many people would find it well nigh
impossible to live up to the reputa-
tions they have, whether they be good
or bad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
WHAT ANY PRESIDENT WOULD DO

Attempts to play politics IN conhec-
ton with the action of the govern
ment in Tightening its grip on the ueu-
trality laws along the Mexican frontiers
will amount to little with men of ordl-
nary intelligence and mental honesty
They now know that any president no
matter what party or faction OF a par
ty he might have been elected by or
connected with, would be in duty
bound to do what he could to enforce
the laws of the United States respect
ing interference with any friendly ma
tons internal affairs.
The obligation of official duty in
such a case is so plain that the 1ndl-
vidual feeling or sympathy of the pres
fdent could never overcome his sense
of public responsibility. 1t is possible
that a Socialist in the White House
might prove an exception. to this gen
eral rule, but even that is doubtful:
And as for the chances of Soclalst
president, it may be remarked that no
man representing that party has yer
poIIed per cent of the total vote OF
the country; also, that the rate OF IN
crease in the Socialist vote in the four
wears from 1904 to 1908 was less than
the rate of expansion in the population
of the country.-Cleyeland Leader
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
IRON the New York Press.l

IF'rom the New 7 OK FressI
More women ought to go to market
and more men to church.
Next to money, sentiment most
keeps happy families from breaking
up.
There's hardly anything man can't
get cured of nowadays except selfish
ness.
You can tell a wig a woman wears
by the emphatic way she acts as if it
wasn't.
The more of hurry man is in to
get married the longer time he has
afterward to wonder why he was.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
It seems that the high winds which

It seems that the high winds which
used to abide in Kansas have hied to
other pastures. Not long ago one of
khem visited New York City and
tossed the people on the streets right
and left. And only the other day one
of them went whisking through Con-
necticut. Near Hartford it picked up
some freight cars loaded with pig iron
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
KANSAS COMMENT
UNNECEssARY ALARM.


The Ottawa Herald is worried over
the future of the country because Of
the railing character of the folk songs.
1t IS afraid that children who are lula
bied to sleep with casey Jones' will
not be able to maintain the civilization
founded by those who were brought. up
on Annie Laurie. The Herald compares
the popular songs of the present day
with those of a generation ago ana
pronounces the descent from Swanee
River to Jungletown a startling decline
in the value of humanity.
Perhaps so and perhaps not. A few
of the great songs of decades ago may
be named which seem to be sWeeter
and more homeified than the melodleS
OF today, but on the whole the stand
pat and reactionary fears of the Ottawa
Herald along this line are not juSt1ffed.
Rings on her fingers and bells on her.
toes" may not compare favorably with
Robin Adair but it is just as good as
"shoo fly, don't bother me-" which was
the hit of the early '70's. The beaut1fui
strains of Kathleen Mavoureen which
the Herald recalls are not to be COM
pared with Has Anybody Here Seen
Kelly" but this latter dose which mas
been taken by the country so generally,
is equally as good at least as our Iath-
ers' favorite, the Irish WasherWomah
or "Juba."~
There are always two ways to look DIT
- 1872
with the degenerate present. We can
view with alarm the drop in quality II
we select the high places OF the OLD aHo
the low places of the new as a contrast
But the songs of nowadays. the rag
time and the jingle time, are no worse
if no better, than the Mulligan GUARDS.
the "Skiptamaloos' and similar ditties
now forgotten, which were hummed
ago as are the criticized melodies OF the
present.-Hutchinson News.
90
PROFESSIONALS.
This move on the part of the state
oratorical association to bar proIes-
sional orators is one which is absolute
ly proper and consistent. But 1T Is at
present of too narrow a scope
If students are to be barred from
participating in student athletic con-
tests because they have received mon
ey for playing" they should also be
barred from student contests in ora
tory for the same reason.
In some schools special eHorl IS
made to train young men for the MIN
istry The result is that a student will
often drift into school who for 5, 10 or
Is years has been actively engaged IN
preaching. He has the pulpit oratory
down fine; he comes to school to get
a little Latin and Greek with which
to back it up. 1t is hardly fair to put
such an experienced public speaker up
against college boys, though there are
often ministers whose pulpit oratory
in it's native vigor would in itself De
sufficient to knock them out OF any Or
binary oratorical contest in the first
round.
But if Kansas is going to bar these
professionals it should see to it that
the other states forming the interstate
oratorical association bar them too II
is not right for Kansas to be disquali-
flying its best speakers unless other
states do the same.-Salina journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

For q state with reputation of be-
Ing most progressive, Iowa is not max
ing much of a noise like it these days.
A woman's suffrage resolution was de-
feated the other day in the upper
branch of the Iowa legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

This is an age of independence and
It wouldn't be a bit surprising if those
squirrels in Lawrence had gone mad
because of the protection that has
been accorded them by their fellow
townsman, Professor Dyche, in his new
game law. Maybe the Lawrence
squirrels have an idea they are able to
protect themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

if they're not married and happy. IN
bet at least four of them will answer
in the Affirmative"
= "All right said the other. Here
comes a man. Let's stop him"
The New Yorker took one look and
gave up. The man approaching was
Nat Goodwin.-New York Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Judge Glass, who was recently de-
posed from the state tax commission,
has been unanimously nominated by
the people of his home town, Marys-
VILE, for the Office of mayor. And
after all, it is what the people who
know a man best think of him that
counts for most
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Don't make any engagements for
September 81 that will take you out
of town. President Taft is to be
Topeka visitor on. that date. And he
is deserving of the largest possible re-
ception that Topekans can give.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Kansas can always be depended
upon to produce the unusual. A base
ball league has been organized in the
southern section of the state. 1t hasn't
an official of any kind. and none of
the players on the teams composing it
will receive salaries. To make the
oddly complete the games ought to
be played without umpires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

One Of the heroes of peace, no less
renowned than those of war, was DR..
Edward F. Ashley, a young bacteri-
ologist, an assistant to the health Off
Ger of the port OF New York, who died
a victim of his fight against that ter
rible disease. spotted fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Customs change with the times.
Moons ago, when the original inhahit-
ants of this country strutted around it
was the males who wore the long
single, double and triple feathers
sticking up from the crowns of their
heads. Nowadays it's the females who
assume this style.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

That proposed one-thousand-mile
aeroplane race around Great Britain
has one thing above all others to rec
ommend it. There will be plenty of
soft water under the course for the
aviafnrs to fall in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Preliminary plans are being formed
for the establishment of the great
white way lighting system on Kansas
avenue. They should be hurried
along. for the system ought to be in
operation when the good old summer
comes again. 1t is not so far away,
either
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

and brushed them off the tracks like
they were feathers. This is case
where Kansas loss is scarcely the gain
of other localities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

President Taft and the Japanese
ambassador at Washington have con-
ferred on the best way to stop the
rumor that the relations between
Japan and the United States are I'M
friendly. But it will be impossible to
put an end to that rumor as long as
Congressman Captain Much Kissed
Hobson draws the breath of life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

The "crop-kilIers'' seem to be lit
tie backward in putting in their APP
pearance this year. But they'll be
around all right. They have much in
common with the proverbial bad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Golfers weekly must be supremely
happy these days. Mr.. Ballinger is no
longer in attendance at the meetings
of the presidents cabinet. -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal Is q member Of the
Associated Press and receives the fun day
telegraph report OF that great news or
ganlzation for the exclusive afternoon
Publication in Topeka
The news is received in The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Thus does the course of higher edu-
ration run it's successful way. Yale
university is planning to build a mann
moth and magnificent stadium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

was convicted, but walked away p1o-
Dapiy tired of waiting for bell-hor
to show him to his room in the County
hotel.
1t looks like the Mexican federaii
were shooting over into the American
camp for the purpose Of securing
american assistance in putting down
the rebels. And If the United States
government is the boob the Mexicans
take 1t for. the effort will probably be
successful.
A cheap skate never cuts much ice
When Greek meets Greek, it is time
10 get an interpreter, If you have any
idea OF butting into the conversation.
And, although a fireman has rubber
nose at his disposal, he sometimes
gets his feet wet. Strange, isn't it?
The family tree is no doubt orna.
mental but the mazuma tree bears
more fruit.
A thirst for knowledge never results
in water on the brain, but a thirst
Tor liquor sometimes results in the
thirsty one getting his neck full.
Honestly. there ought to be a Law
against anything like the preceding
paragraph.
But II there was a law against
sheer nonsense. this column would be
less than three inches long every day.
Physician. heal myself" is in the
Bible; the same words, orally, are in
the lexicon of every pilI-mixer, with
different spelling. 1t is: Physician,
heel myself
DEDICATED To HOLLERS.
The magazines we must peruse
To get the most important news;
How could we live without their views
On Ballinger or Morganheim
Or railroads, politics or crime.
And We should always spare the time
To read the roast
Most every week
For Mr.. Toast
OF Rattle Creek.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

she said to. herself but Penny!
whoever would have thought it? I
would rather she had Jim than any
Dooy else-she deserves a good home;
tnen she has behaved Beautifully to
You look as If you had heard good
news" Sister Ellet commented an hour
later, when Jane came into the sitting
Jane went up to her. Strengthened
her cap, picked up three dropped
Stltcnes In the glove she was knitting,
then said, shame-facedly: AUNT
Phoebe-will you please forget some
FOOLISH talk of mine? I've been talk
ing with Ben down at the gate-he
stopped as he went by--and-and-
everything is settled. I'm not going to
Kali my goose, neither to pluck off the
holsters. We shall be married next
month--won't you give us Joy ?''
surely, child!" Sister Elicit said
heartily. And my silver teapot into
the bargain. l know we've been often
cranky and criss-cross one. with an
other-but it came over me as / sat
here you've got a heap of good in
you-and you haven't had the best
chance to bring it out. If you've got
heart and courage enough to mother
Ben's children
Il shall try" Jane half whispered.
You see-I know what it is to lack
mothering myself - copyrighted
1911 by Associated Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Tom Bradford. the colored gent wht
was convicted, but walked away. pro-
Dapiy tired of waiting for bell-hor
to show him to his room in the County
hotel,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Thrice married New Jersey gent,
when he got ready to commit suicide.
went to the grave of his first wife.
Chose the company of the quietest one
of the bunch, of course.
Line Steffens and Brand Whitlock
are organizing a free speech" league.
Line and Brand have not been denied
free speech, up to this time, but it is
apparent that they suspect Hon. Just
Deserts of being on their trail.
A bunch Of Englishmen are opposing
the publication of certain "risque"
novels, but their failure to name the
certain novels in their announcement,
has robbed the writers and publishers
of those certain novels of thousands of
dollars worth of free advertising.
H C P
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Honestly, there ought to be a Law
against anything like the preceding
paragraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

And, although a fireman has rubber
nose at his disposal, he sometimes
gets his feet wet. Strange, isn't it?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

But If there was a law agains
sheer nonsense. this column would b
less than three inches long every day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

A thirst for knowledge never results
in water on the brain, but a thirst
for liquor sometimes results in the
thirsty one getting his neck full
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

The family tree is no doubt orna.
mental. but the mazuma tree bear:
more fruit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

When Greek meets Greek, it is time
70 get an interpreter, If you have any
idea of butting into the conversation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

A cheap skate never cuts much ice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Physician, heal myself" is in the
Bible; the same words. orally, are in
the lexicon of every pill-mixer, with
different spelling. It is: physician
heel myself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

A Philadelphia woman who stole some
bread from doorstep to feed her starving
child was sent to prison The dispatch
does not say what was done with the
baby. Perhaps they drowned it.-Water-
bury Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Had she had eight children as DR. Eliot
has said she ought to have had perhaps
she would have been compelled to make
her steal SO big that it would have gone
under the head of high finance and she
OF course, they sent it to New Orleans
to be adopted.-New Orleans Picayune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

why do people call this railroad the
locks are gTay?" Yes, darling, as long
ked.''-Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

I'VE are seeking a more polite phrase
ology in our political discussion" sal,
one campaigner. Yes" replied the other
What used to be called a short and ug1,
word is now known as an 'Ananiasism.'
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

Here are lot of suggestions from OUT
siders as to how to run this newspaper.
See that they are carried out Yes sir,s
said the office boy. and putting them all
in wastepaper basket, promptly carried
them out.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-24

PA, what is a leading woman'?' ~ Amy
my son.'-Boston Transcript
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-10-23
INVESTIGATES 1912 Automobiles.

C. W. Jewett of the Northern
Automobile Co. has returned from the
cities after going over various lines
for 1912. He considers the best
valuations for the money are the
Cadillac, Studebaker and Ford lines.
High priced cars have self-cranking G
devices, of which the Cadillac cleo
trio starter is the best and surest.
For medium priced cars the public
pin their faith to the Studebaker
line, the entire output Of the Stude-
baker Co., have been contracted for
1912 by their agents. The 1912
improvements Oh the Ford car
coupled with the reduced price. puts
high grade car within the reach
of everybody. Mr.. Jewett states, we
! want everyone who may be interest
ed in automobiles to come to our
place of business, ask for literature
and talk the matter over. No one
will be over burdencd with salesman
ship and it certainly will be benefit
to any one if they purchase an auto
mobile or not.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-10-23
n E.mn,,. kiteh.,,

vt was our good fortune to 4see at
least one thing in Paris which the
tourist knows nothing about, writes
an American woman from that city.
Every one knows about the Tuileres
and sees what is left Of the historic
pile, but not many find their way to
the kitchen from which the elect Of
the third empire were served, as we
did. It lies under the Pavilion de
Flora, its high arched ceiling resting
On massive columns. It is divided into
many sections. at the entrance to each
Of which there is a signgold on
marble. Here we see .R0tisserie.'
sPatisserie, Section aux Sauces. etc.
The provisions for washing gold. sill
yer and porcelain services, the ue-
mendous roasting, boiling and brofling
arrangements. the extra roast beef
oven, six meters high and seven meters
broad; a roaster with a capacity for
six sheep and four dozen chickens all
looked extra large and imposing to US.
who manage to worry along in fat
kitchen, which has two things. how
ever, which we could not find in Ma
poleon's dinner factory electric light
and battery OF Washtubs.n
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-10-23
Uncle Sans Eagle.

The eagle is the king Of birds, the
lord of the sky, the bravest, noblest
and most Independents. of the feathered
tribe. and probably that is the reason
why he was adopted as our national
bird. His image holds its place upon
our national coat Of arms by sheer
merit and not merely from empty
sentiment. The noble bird, loving
liberty, scorning confinement, at home
and at his best only when invested
with the wide freedom Of the glorious
heavens, is the fit emblem Of the
spirit Of '76' and Of the government
that that spirit won and established
on the earth. Other peoples entertain
the same high opinion of the eagle,
since from the time of the institution
of the Roman standard straight down
to the present day he has appeared as
conspicuous figure in the heraldry OF
the nations.-New York American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-10-23
RAILROAD TIME CARDS
500 RAu.RnAD

162 East Bound Leaves 9:45 .. m.
f163 West Bound Leaves 4.37 p. m
186 East Bound Leaves 2:45 p M.
.1S7 West Bound Leaves 1888 q. m.
GREAT NORTHERN
33 West Bound Leaves 1850 p. m.
"a East Bound Leaves 1908 p- N.
35 West Bound Leaves 3:42 a. m.
36 East Bound Leaves 1:20 a. m.
Los North Bound Arrives 7:45 p. M
log South Bound Leaves $50 a. m.
Freight West Leaves at 800 a. m.
Freight East Leaves at $3.50 p. m.
Minnesota & international
30 South Bound Leaves 8:15 a. m.
81 North Bound Leaves 6:10 p. m.
"a South Bound Leaves 11.35 p. M
33 North Bound Leaves 4:20 a. m.
Freight South Leaves at 7:30 a. m.
Freight North Leaves at 600 a. m.
MINI. Red Lake & Man.
North Bound Leaves 3:35 p. M.
2 South Bound Leaves 1880 a. m.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-10-23
Her Sound Adviea.

The prominent citizen and favorite
son sat at his desk, deeply immersed
in the cares of his wide affairs. A
delegation Of party leaders was ushered
in
"Sir," said the spokesman, you have
been unanimously chosen as the party s
candidate for governor Of the state.
Under present conditions nomination
is tantamount to election. and we urge
your acceptance. The Office seeks the
man."
Gentlemen" said the favorite son.
Il am profoundly impressed by the
honor done me, but before accept
must consult my wife. l never take a
decisive step without consulting my
wife,
The committee bowed and withdrew.
At home the favorite son confded
the circumstances to his wife, who lis.
tened with fond pride and wifely ad-
miration. -
"And now," he said in conclusion.
"what would you advise me to do"
"John," she said, you must get your
hair trimmed. "-Savannah News. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-10-23
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY.
Drinking Buttermilk.

Some people go SO far as to
say that there is no case of in
digestion that cannot be cured
by plain buttermilk. At any
rate. it is a hearty food, and
two glasses a day are enough
for anyone. 1t is said to take
over an hour for it to digest
thoroughly, and if more food is
put into the stomach before it
has disposed of what is already
there, with a little time besides
for rest, more harm is done than
good. So the best time to drink
buttermilk is with the meals,
and it's milk acid acts beneficial
ly On all the juices of the
stomach.