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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15
KlMSAS COMMENT
LIVING WAGES.

A wise Massachusetts official cat
least he thinks he is wise, lately at
tracted some attention by the aaser-
ton that $500 a year is sufacient Tor
the support of family of five. The
same thing has been said by John
Mitchell, labor leader. and supposed
to be one OF the labor's best friends ana
sanest counselers. "A family OF hVe
year; probably a good deal less than
that. But the Chinese standard ism T
desirable. Also, you run no risk or
losing if you bet that neither the MAS
sachLsetts officer nor the noted labor
leader hold themselves to the $500
limit.
Therefore, this question of living
wages depends somewhat on how one
lives. Not entirely, by any means Tor
intelligent management and caretul
buying will make a dollar do twice as
much in one home as in another. More
intelligence and less waste are not
hardships, but the reverse. But allow
ing for these domestic virtues Whlcn
are least likely to be found where they
are needed, there still remains doupt
as to whether the Massachusetts off1-
cial set the standard high enough when
he estimated the living wage or the
father of a family. Should not a. living
wage provide something more tnan the
bare necessities? To support family
on $500 or $500 a year is well within
the range of possibilities, as is proven
by the Chinaman. But it is an exist
ence wage, not living one. 1t is ike
figuring the cost of keeping a bunch
of 2-year-old steers through the winter
on roughness: it takes no account OF
the little luxuries and harmless amuse-
ments which add more to living than
three prosaic square meals a day, each
containing the requisite amount OF
nourishment bought at a bargain coun-
ter. To live is more than that, ana
IL vT1s,x mn
happiness than the income, but 1t re-
uuires more than the bare necessities.
If the workman is entitled to living
wage, it must mean more than rooI
over his head, enough to eat ana
enough raiment to keep him warm. Can
II he done within the limits set by
the Massachusetts high brow!-Atchl-
son Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
IFrom the New York Press.1

IFTUIn NEW
Some country life is more like
death.
No sooner do the furnace coal bills
come down than it's time to pay for.
summer vacations
The great thing in an argument is
to let the other fellow do the talking
till he disproves himself
A man can think he can afford
champagne in a restaurant, but that
bottled water is an extravaganza at
home.
What man can't understand is how
woman can wait eagerly for the
post1nan on the first day Of the month
bill day just like any other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15
.THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL"


1.-The land was corrupted by reason
of the swarm of flies says the Book of
Exodus, referring to the plague of
these insects in Egypt. The common
house fly has followed mankind since
the dawn of history. He lives only
where man has made his home"
writes Edward Hatch, Jr., in the Sur
vey. Though the sacred writer's had
some appreciation of the prestiferous
nature Of the fly, it is only compare
lively recently that we have learned
that he deserves the title of the most
dangerous animal on earth
The people of this country spend
over $4,000, 900 annually for screens
to protect themselves against flies and
mosquitoes. The monetary cost to the
nation because of the fly even with
out the infinitely more important con-
sideration that should make each of US
guard the health and life of ourselves
and our families, forms and effective
argument in favor of the extermina-
ton of the fly pest.
For the fly plague need not. be
endured as a visitation of Providence.
1t may be stamped out by the system
attic adoption by individuals and by the
public of the method of cleanliness.
The ny is born in. lives ana thrives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Chicago packers are getting paid back
8. bit in their own coin. Their demurrer
to the indictment charging them with
Violations of the Sherman antitrust
law has been overruled. The packers
have been oveIruIing the demurrers of
the consumers to the prices OF meat for
a long time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

There also appears to be a few
standpatters in China. The people in
the southern provinces of that land,
amazed at the progressiveness of the
Manchu dynasty, are thinking of
starting a rebellion to restore the old
order of things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

One thing at least has been accom-
plished by the Mexican revolution. 1t
has made the people in the rest of the
world a trihe more familiar with the
geography of Mexico,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Merit is always rewarded. The To-
peka Industrial institute, one of the
wortbiest and most successful of SINH
lar institutions in the country for the
education of colored children. is to re-
ceive $4,000 gift from Andrew Car
11egie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Presumably this will be projected as
another argument against prohibition.
It would be impossible to save Kan
sas hotel from destruction by fire by
pouring barrels Of beer on the flames
as was done near Bolton, Conn.,, the
o%bay- dav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

1t is likely that the Court of st.
James will not be very popular with
the English DANES of fashion. Queen
Mary condemns the use of face rouge,
lip salve, hobble skirts harem skirts
and big hats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Major General Leonard Wood, chief
of staff of the United States army, says
that the disarmament of nations is a
dream" But what other sentiment
might be expected from a man who
depends for his bread and butter on
preparations for war?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

It seems to be a historical fact that
the revolution in Mexico has been in
operation since last November. Evil
IDENTIFY it was in progress for a long
time before the world outside knew
anything about ii.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

A forceful argument has been pre-
scented at last in favor of whiskers. An
Illinois woman is suing for divorce be-
cause of the prediction of her hus
band to get shaved by lady BARRIERS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

More talk of the peace variety is be-
ing INDUCED in by the leaders of the
Mexican rebels and the representatives
of Diaz- This is another case where
a deed or two might well be substitu-
ted for a million or so Of the words
that have been exchanged on this sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

JOHN Dawson, the states attorney
general, is receiving BLACK hand" let
ters in punches these days. But they
ruffie him about as much as water does
a ducks back. And their effectiveness
will be nil. One of the impossible
things is to bluff or scare a Scotchnan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

How the theatrical situation in New
York City is viewed by Chicago Rec
ord-Herald: New York has 100 thea
ters now, without enough good plays
and real actors for five of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Presidential booms are buzzing
around Washington as thick as the
festive flies. One of the latest con-
Germs Supreme Court Justice Hughes
for the Republican nomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

A few smiles are in order. Really,
I have not thought about the presi-
dency," said Governor Wilson of New
Jersey, the other day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

This will be apt to make the coming
crop of college graduates feel a tribe
cheap. The services of a 17-year-old
pitcher have Just brought 5000 in the
ha seFaII mart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

people Of the country. But if past per-
formances count for anything. they will
likely use it selhshly for the promotion
of their personal political interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Insurgent Republican senators hold
the balance of power in the United
states senate. This gives them Won
dsrful chance to exercise it wisely and
veil tor the best interests of.the whole
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Never a rose without its thorn. A
fresh supply OF eggs, fruit and vegeta-
bIes has been started on its way to
Nome. Alaska. And a bunch of Ameri-
can magazines is going with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

1t is respectfully suggested that the
city commissioners christian the new
buffalo calf at Gage park Harmony"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

There was a squeeze in May pork the
other day but the shorts in the pork
pit and not the pigs did the squealing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

The State Journal is a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full day
Eanization 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, 1911-05-15
FROM OTHER PENS
A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT.


The solitudes of the ocean, of which
sentimentalists have written and poets
sung, have given way before the peal
of the clock bell. There is no such
thing as a watery waste, at least not
to the vessel equipped with wireless
O'Clock the hour will strike at the
Eiffel Tower, in Paris, and be waited
out over the Atlantic for a range of
5000 miles. Standard Greenwich
ship blowing along between America
and Europe may compute the exact
chronometric time. The value of this
ringing of the hour is in connection
with the determination of the precise
position of the ship in calculating it's
latitude and longitude and it's impor-
lance is apparent when 1t Is known
that a chronometric error Of d second
of time means an error Of two and a
half miles in the position of the YES
sci.
This is a vast achievement of sci
ence. The Eiffel Tower is especially
adapted for the service it is to render,
and is equipped without an equal In
the world. From its aerials, at a
.impelled by a voltage of 100000,
have been sent 5000 miles and mes
sages were distinctly heard at the spe-
cial station at Nova Scotia. When
suitable receivers have been installed
at New i DIX Is GAp6CLCd that GULL
munication will be clear and easy
st. Paul Dispatch
REFORM IN NEW YORK.
Municipal government in New York
is full of encouragement for reform
ers. Great things were expected at the
outset from the present administration
In fact, the shortcomings OF the pre-
ceding administration were grievously
exaggerated in order that it's success
sor might shine by contrast. Yet Mr.
Gaynor has proved far inferior as
mayor to Mr.. Mcclellan, and the heads
of departments have in several con-
spicuous cases fallen below the stand
ards previously achieved. The demon
alization Of the police department IS
conspicuous, but the mayor still ap-
parently fails to realize it, and makes
the childish explanation. that "the re-
cent outcry about crime has encour-
aged every robber and crook to come
forth and ply his trade. Meanwhile
he continues his personal interference
and discipline 1anguishes. Comptroller
Prendergast offers q sad contrast TO
Mr.. Metz; he has made many purely
political appointments, and he and the
mayor are barely on speaking terms
The parks have gone to ruin under
Commissioner Slower. MIR. Waldo. the
fire commissioner, has succeeded IN
forcing Chief Croker, the aplest hre-
fighter of his generation, out OF office.
nv the time the administration ends
there will be little left but the pieces
Providence Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

The U. S. has prolonged the nro,,,oo
war by taking down the bars on i 10. II
portations. Diaz can never wbin tboso
rebels SO long as they can secuTe
cigarettes, red pepper and Other
munitions of war. o'ner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Self possession may be a virtue b,,,
it is doubtful source of pleasure. T;
Is lots more fun to cuss and whoor
around when you are mad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Friend Fishing for a cigar)-HulIo, old
chap, your cigar smells good. But why
has it a black band around it? Old Chap
I'm mourning for it's brother.-Pele Mele.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

What you need is outdoor exercise 50
But a man can't take outdoor exercise
at this season, doc. It's too cold to sit
on the bleachers now."-LouisvilIe Cour-
ier-JournaI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Eff yuh want tub git a mans krac+
number, don't wait fer his funersl
Funeral orators is inclined to kite a
mans credit. Deacon Squash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Ever hear the story of the eggs that
had been kept in cold storage for ten
years?" mo" 'Decade."-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Chancellor Lloyd George has q.
scheme to pension hired girls. Perhans
ne doesn't know it, but that is The ras'
ular procedure in this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Opportunity is like everyone else" I'm
what way?" Always anxious to call on
the man who is already successful
Kansas City Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

The professional knocker always nre-
Laces II thus: Far be it from me to
knock, BUT Ae "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Tne man who can induce himself n
give up his seat in a car to a short
naired woman, is entitled to e min a.
that Carnegie Fund. mp al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

VI Course She Meant Centurion. Mrs
ktawier-My grandfather is los Years u oiS =
MIS-. Biunderby-Dear mel I didn't know
Transcript -0oSlon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

The Difference.-"You are the first man
ever permitted to kiss me- 'And YOU
are the first girl ever kissed. Win you
81 would."-Houston Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

"Dietz" has been the favorite Wis.
consin synonym for goat for nearly :,
dozen years. Now they are about 70 10
him a favor They are going to mt
him where he win not be shot at every
morning before breakfast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

experience is a bum teacher. sbu
may show you the lesson, but each +in,e
IT'S In new book, and you fail to rec
ognize it. - Aeo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Editorial Hazing.-'T hear you actually
encourage your boy to send poetry to the
magazines. Do you want your son to he
come poet?" mo; I merely want him
to get the cinceit knocked out Of hin. %
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

The Old Story.-"Did that explorer suf
Ter any physical atlment as a result Of
What was it?" "Writer's crauon 8
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Does that Mexican general follow the
Spanish custom and keep saying 'tomor-
says day after tomorrow. '''-Washington
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Husband were you really visiting a
friend last night?" 'T was" "And was
he really sick?' HE was, and no Won
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

1sIlarkaoie, isn't 1t, what perfect
service the gas company has been Civ
ing for the past two or three weeI<se
The name of far-famed Scipio has not
been printed once during the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

By all means, conserve the er.in :;
spection department. The n,In M, m
wiling workers of that department
may not find anything to- inspect brt
tnelr votes count just the same as thev
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Mrs. Bilierock is getting oIs--r -.
It What now?", s.She saws that tbe
stores don't have as good bargains now
as Iormerly."-Buffalo Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

The sweet girl graduate bids fair
remain the favorite spring flower -
young girl in a white dress has tba viT n
backed into crevice. -e MY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-15

Lawn tennis may be useful tn ora
VINO intends to follow the occupation 81
Iiy-swatting, but If it has any Other
virtue, the same has not percoIated
through the dense dome of this depart
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-06-29
How to Make Starch.

To make starch allow One-half pint
of cold water and one quart of boiling
water to every two tabespoonfuls Of
starch. Put the starch In a large
saucepan and pour on the cold water,
stirring all the while with q spoon to
remove all Jumps. When the mixture
Is smooth place the pan on the hot
stove and pour boiling hot water over
the starch. continuing the stirring. If
made properly the starch will thicken
Immediately. 1t often happens that
the water is not at boiling point when
being poured on the starch, and in this
case it will not thicken and must
therefore be emptied into clean yes
sci and placed on the fire to boil.
When smooth remove from the stove
and strain. Set aside to cool, taking
care that it is covered so that skin
will not form over the top. To give a
shiny and smooth appearance to the
linen when ironed stir piece of wax
candle three or four times in the
starch. This will also prevent the iron
from sticking.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-06-29
Lightning Kills Few.

June 26.

In 1906 lightning killed only
1859 people in this whole country.
Ones chances of death by light
ming are less than two in a mil
lion. The chance of death from
liver, kidney or stomach trouble
is vastly greater, but not if E.
lectric Bitters be used, as Robert
Madsen, of West Burlington, Ia,
proved. Four doctors gave him
up after eight months of suffer
ing from virulent liver trouble
and yellow jaundice. He was
then completely cured by Elec-
trio Bitters. They're the best
stomach, liver, nerve and kidney
remedy and blood purifier on
earth. Only SOC at VIM. Kipp's
Sons Co.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-06-29
CREENVILLE, OHIO, THURSDAY. JUNE 29, IeM

home talent was on exhibition in
this case, but be this as it may,
some of these adventures will
be caught and made to pay the
penalty for such Outrages. Bet
ter for every person to walk cir
cumspect and make his living in
an honest way. Would it not be
a happy condition if the parasite
should became extinct and every
person making his own living?
At a meeting of our township
board of education last week the
following named teachers were
employed for next winters term
of school in the sub districts, viz:
H. W. Hixon, No. l; D. Knies-
ley, No. 2; C. F. Dunham, Jr.,
No. A; C. Younker, No. 5; H. G.
Young, No. 6; K. Hoke, No. 7;
J. H. Kniesley, No. 8; R. Wit
wer, No. 9; A. E. Aikey, No. 10;
Jacob Boyer, No. IL. Nos. 3and
IL are without appointments.
June 26. XOB
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-06-29
SERVING OF WATERMELON.
How to Use the Rind as q Bowl For
the Pink Fruit.


the Pink Fruit.
Though most true lovers of the wa
termelon will insist that the only way
to enjoy the fruit thoroughly is to eat
1t au naturel. as the pickaninnies do,
this is hardly a proper and betting
manner for the luncheon table.
The commonest method of serving
the melon is to cut it. not into the
crescent shaped pieces beloved by the
darky. but in pie shaped triangies. 1t
is pleaSanteSt to serve these without
the rind. and for this purpose the fruit
should be carved In the following
manner: Slice Off both round ends.
Cut the remaining portion in two.
Then cut the pink centers out of Ell
ther of these sections and serve them
on platters of ample size! At the table
pieces may be cut into individual por-
tions.
A more novel method is to utilize the
effective green rind as a bowl for the
pink center. Cut the melon In half
IengthwiSr and trim it on the bottom.
that 1t may stand firmly on the platA
ter. 1t may be- brought to the table in
this manner or scooped out with
large berry spoon. The platter should
be garnished with large green leaves
from vine or bush.
When one owns French potato ball
scoop the pulp may be shaped In little
round balls and served in sherbet
glasses with lemon or pineapple ice.
These balls are also a decided addition
to fruit cocktails or fruit hash.
In serving melons one must always
remember to have them and the plat
ters from which they are to be served
thoroughly chilled Some people are
Of the opinion that salt brings out
the flavor, while others prefer sugar.
The same rule for chilling holds
good with muskmelonS. To serve
them with chopped ice in the followed
center is to detract from their taste,
as well as to bother the consumer.
They may be eaten with sugar, salt,
pepper, cinnamon or salad dressing,
according to preference.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-06-29
CHEAP MILK REFRIGERATOR.
How to Make One From a Wooden
Box and a Tin Pail

SSN S'0 q alI'
If milk is not kept cold it is a dan
gerous food for babies, for every min
ute that it is much above the temper
ature Of ice the germs of disease in
crease in it at an alarming rate. Very
many babies die Of summer complaint
because their milk has been allowed to
stand for hours in warm room
Many are unable to buy enough ice
in summer to preserve milk in or
binary refrigerators for twenty-four
hours. Most mothers, however, buy a
five or ten cent cake every morning
and by following the suggestion of DR..
Alfred F. Hess can make at home at
small cost an excellent milk refriger-
ator that requires only very little ice:
"Obtain box from the grocer. Any
wooden box a foot in depth will an
swer the purpose. Buy tin pail with
cover, one deep enough to hold a
quart bottle of milk, and slightly
larger pail without cover. Place one
inside the other and stand them in the
center Of the box. Now pack sawdust
or excelsior beneath and all about
them to keep the heat from getting in.
Complete the refrigerator by mailing
about fifty layers Of newspaper to the
undersurface of the box cover.
The refrigerator is now ready for
use In the morning as soon as the
milk is received it should be placed in
the pail. and ) cents worth of ice
should be cracked and placed about
the milk bottle The cover should be
replaced on the can and the lid on the
wooden box Every morning the melt
ed ice should be poured off. Survey.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-06-29

If you are troubled with bashful
ness, pimples, aversion to society, stu
pidness, dependency, loss of energy,
ambition and self confidence, which
units you for study or business you
should take treatment before it is too
late. The noted specialist, DR.. Kutch-
in, cures these cases. You may con,
suit him with perfect confidence. He
makes no charge for examination OF
advice.
DIR. Kutchin's next visit to Green
vile, will be on Friday, June Both;
at the Turpen House. Consultation
examination and advice free.