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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

compartments. Always have the
clothes in perfect order. Nothing is
80 boring as guests who must always
have something done to their cos
tunes before they can be put on.
In the best managed houses there
may be domestic contretemps and
cataclysms. For these, always accept
any explanation that the hostess Of
fers without question. Nothing is
more Embarrassing for q hostess than
to be pushed to the wall when she has
made a statement why this thing has
failed, or that thing has not come of.
There is a certain amount of art
in the packing of a suitcase for the
week end trip. To begin with. it is
good idea to elevate the suitcase in
order that the work can be easier
accomplished. To get everything that
is needed for the trip with one or
two suitcases is indeed thing to be
taken seriously by the guest. Gowns
for dinner must be placed in such a
way that they will not become rum
pied and mussed SO that they will be
unfit for wear. For there is no time
to press the clothes when the desti-
nation is reached. Then the lingerie
must be taken care of. The embrotd-
cry and lace hat. as we'll as the dress
hat, which is often worn on the train,
must not become soiled. There is no
set rule to be followed in the packing,
but the guest must arrange her ar
ticles so that they will not meet with
disaster en- route. 1t is always best
to take two suitcases for the week
end trip. One of these, or both, may
be checked on the train, SO that they
will cause little trouble.
In packing the suitcases the toilet
articles should not be forgotten-that
is, such articles as the guest needs.
OF course, the hostess usually supplies
these things, but they do not always
answer. In your private room it is
we'll to be considerate. For example,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

are excellent knife cleaners. Ashes
diluted in water are also good for
securing discolored glass jugs or
water bottles. and for securing steel
knives. while for cake baking a layer
of ashes strewn over the surface of a
baking sheet keeps the bottom of the
cake tin cool and helps to distribute
the heat of the oven more evenly.
The odds and ends of string OF
parcels should be united, not cut. and
saved for tying up other parcels.
When there Is a great accumulation
and the pieces are pretty nearly all
of the same size, they may be con-
verted into excellent knitted cloths
for washing by the help OF two knit
ting needles. These wear much longer
than the bought ones. even when
boiled over and over many times.
Scraps OF tissue paper when not
large enough to be used to protect
clothing may be used for rubbing mir
rors, tumblers, windows and picture
glasses. Newspapers are also good
for this purpose and will polish as
we'll as channels.
The life of old towels may be pro-
longed by joining two Of them to-
gether. Sheets worn thin in the mid
ule may De cut IN nalL anu joined
again at tbs two outside edges, which
will then form the middle, while the
thin portions, now forming the edges
may be turned in and hemmed. Or
the sheets may be cut up into pillow
cases.
Old blankets make excellent IRON
ing cloths, or they may be cut up for
polishers and iron holders. Old Ia
blecloths can be cut down into smaller
cloths and dinner napkins. Worn
stockings make good floor cloths
when the feet are cut Off and the
stockings are opened out.
The palms of old kid gloves make
serviceable knee-caps which can be
stitched into children's stockings.
thus avoiding constant darning, while
the arms of long evening gloves make
good polishers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

welcomed SO effusively. And Mr.. J.
patted himself on the back for hav-
ing conceived such a plan. OF course,
they didn't tell Mrs. Higginbotham
why they had come-that was a little
but she insisted upon looking on them
as still bride and groom. Therefore,
Mrs. H. being not a whit less talka-
tive than others of her ilk, when they
started out for walk across coun-
try, not one of the guests of the place
even limited at joining them.
Hand in hand they set out across
the fields. Each bend in the road,
each over-hanging tree, each babbling
brook brought back tender recollec-
tons. Really, they were quite back
in their counting days" Just as in
the past, they carried magazine, as
engaged couples always do. somehow,
when they take summer strolls. And
both entered into the spirit of the
outing.
Indeed. dearest" said Mr.. J. with
a grin, October isn't bit too SOON"
Mrs. J. was puzzled for the mo-
ment, but quickly caught the drift of
his remark.
mo, Homer-dear." she replied in
the same tone she had said the same
thing so many times in the past,
much as love you couldn't posi-
bly, marry you in October-next June
at the earliest!'
Then each looked at the other and
smiled-it sounded for all the world
like "old times"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27
Many Deserted Villages.

MA A1NE has a number of deserted
h villages, where the people
- = have moved away from the To-
calities. One of the most picturesque
of these little towns is Hanover, where
the growth of trees is SO thick that
the ruined walls of the houses can
hardly be seen. Forty families lived
in Hanover at one time, and the
schoolhouse held sixty pupils. All of
the families have disappeared from
the section, and even the settlement
some miles away contains no surviv-
ors of the original town.
The last census proved that many of
the one-time fiourishing little towns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

{" WRITER has said that visit
ing is the test of character, but
during these days we are able
- u to conceal our faults and pre-
sent our virtues and our gowns at
great Importance in preserving a
happy form of hospitality. The pune
tuation of visiting by dates at which
one is expected to come and go is
decided gain over the former go-and-
come-as-you-please method of giving
and receiving invitations.
Here il an example. When Miss
Mary Gibbs is invited to Pine Knott
or Oel1hurst from July 10th to July
18th she knows just what is expected
of her, and of her wardrobe. Hav-
ing accepted the invitation, she pre-
sents herself by train or motor at the
time she is expected. when she finds
everything in readiness to receive her.
If she has a happy wisdom she puts
herself unreservedly at the disposal
of her hostess, who has doubtless
planned all the diversions and occu-
pations of her stay. that it may be as
agreeable and full as possible. It is
very upsett1ng and throws everything
out of place to have her guests act
Independently of her arrangements.
First there should be few general
words about the wardrobe. Take
enough clothes for the week end, but
not too many. 1t is foolish to be
always changing ones clothes. Fresh
ness is the note of the morning.
freshness that can be obtained by
dressing in cotton or linen. If sports
are in order, come to breakfast
dressed for the game. No change Is
required for luncheon unless it is
made formal by invited guests. In
the afternoon, If there is motoring or
driving. which includes visits, wear a
suitable visiting gown. For dinner
6ormality is required. and, If possible,
take two dinner gowns, with their ac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27
Journalism Centuries Ago.

n HE first newspaper, published in
Rome over two thousand years
- ago, appeared but once each year.
1t was intended to be read by the
public and was known under the title
of "Annales Maxima." The editor
OF the paper was the pontifex maxi
mus. whose duty 1t was to chronicle
all the important events of the year.
The news was written on white wood
en- tablets and was attached to the
residences of the citizens. The in
terest in the odd newspaper" grew
In such a manner that the Roman
government soon found itself obliged
to issue a daily.
Some of the daily papers still in
existence in Rome were founded over
two thousands years ago. The name
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27
A Few Helpful Moments
With the Get There" Club.

better man of you.
But If you're making love to that
girl-what then? If the Spring lightly
turns your fancy to thoughts of love?
If you find yourself drifting into say
ing sweet nothings" to the damsel in
Question-how about it? Presently
you know, they become sweet some
things" And in short while you
are 'in for it." That is to say, you
are up against the proposition of
proving that you meant what you said
or of admitting, either directly or in
directly. that you were simply fool
ing"
If the former alternative proves to
be the case, we'll and good; the mat
ter has then passed beyond the class
Of simply a Irritation" and it is no
ones business but your own. Should
the other one be forced upon you,
however, then indeed is your position
unenviable. Not that the maiden is
going to seize you by the hair of the
head and drag you to the altar-not
that at all! But simply the question
of your own conscience, your own
self-respect, your manhood that
should respect all women as you do
your mother.
That is worth thinking about.
make a clean breast of the matter.
You must admit that you are on !
that most despicable of creatures
male "fiirt." Or, you're simply COM
PEELED to drop the matter through the
indirect, spineless, underhand means
of not dropping around to call as
/ often as before, Of offending the dam
sci by your indifference and taking
advantage of her resentment. This
latter method is not that of a real
man.
Business acumen, will-power, en-
ergy-the entire train of commercial
virtues, If you Hke-may be yours;
but you're not a real man unless you
have within you a chivalrous feeling
for women in general and the knowl-
edge that you must, for your own
| peace of mind, at least, treat al OF
| them honorably.
And from her standpoint. How un-
fair 1t is to her. even though she her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27
A YOUNG MANS FANCY.

@AOU remember the old. adage.
w Horace, about a young mans
y fancy lightly turning to
~ thoughts of love in the Spring?
Well, Just about now is the season
st turns, If the poets know what they
are talking about. So, unless you're
all prepared for the turn" beware!
There was once a chronic bachelor,
you remember, who was constrained
to decline an invitation to third
rubber Of bridge at his club on the
plea that he had an engagement for
the evening with a young lady.
Better be careful, old chap" ad-
vised a disappointed chum. You've
had several brandies and sodas, you
know, and a whole lot OF chaps pro-
pose when they don't really mean to
under just those circumstances"
You don't mean It'll" gasped the
bachelor, in all seriousness. Then
I'll not go!'
Now of course that is the other ex-
treme of oautiousness, Horace, and
not the point OF this little comment
on a matter that you may consider
nobody's business but your own. How
ever, you are apt to spend more of
your time with the gentler sex these
evenings than at any other season of
the year, II again the poets know
whereof they speak. And right here
It behooves you to be careful.
This matter of falling in love con-
Germs no one but the individual. and
any penctl-pusher who attempts to
ring in on the matter is an out-and-
out buttinslxy. II It's love-the real
thing-then that's all there is to it,
and the quicker we take our hands
off the better for all concerned.
But suppose 1t isn't. Suppose II
Il simply one Of these so-called sum
msr f1irtations," simply a young mans
fancy" Then, If you stop and think
about it q while, you'll find it pre-
gents a somewhat different aspect
Take your side of it first. If the cir
is simply a jolly-good pal of yours
then we have nothing to gay. That
companionship is helpful. restrain
sng, refining influence that makes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

not needed. did not afford the re-
CURED space on the principal floor.
This house is SO feet wide and 3S feet
deep. The central vestibule opens
to the right into the main living room.
at the left of which and in front is
the dining room, these rooms open
together with sliding doors. The
kitchen is at rear of dining room with
ample pantry room between and pas
sage way with bath room off, the
stairs to second story leading up be-
tween. and basement stairs under
meath. At the right a large bed
room.
The second story has four good bed
rooms and one small sewing room,
ample clothes closets and storage
spaces and linen closet The wide
front piazza and the rear side porch
complete a very pretty cottage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

think I'll take a little nap-sleep fne
in this country air. I beti"
Mrs. ]. gasped.
"But-but our Memorial Day. Ho-
mer 2" she protested. "I thought We
were going to do exactly as we-?"
Mr.. J. didn't even lift the hat from
his eyes.
$50 we are," he said.
But. surely Homer. you don,t
mean to tell me that you-you went
to sleep on this bench the other times
we were here? If so, can't remen-
Der It'll Let's read the magazine, anv-
way. Shall 1 read to you or will Won
read to me?"
For goodness sake, Blossom.
snapped Mr.. J., striking out wildly
at a buzzing fly, "be reasonable about
it! Is there ANY good reason why !
shouldn't take a little nap just be-
cause I didn't happen to do so be-
fore we were married? Besides, If
YOU come right down to 1t, can't
recall that we ever read a magazine
here together. We brought one along
but we didn't read it. I'm so dead
tired that can hardly hold my eyes
open-must be the country air."
Mrs. ]. picked up her magazine
slowly and gazed vacantly across the
fields
MY, N.Y." she unused, what a Diff
ference simple little ceremony and
a plain little gold ring make in
mani"
CARVED CALVERT HALL
Natural feather quilts are seen in
plaid and sombre colors.
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80 HE careful house wife pays con-
~ siderable attention to the lit
tie economies, for they amount
- to a great deal in the long run,
and for that reason are to be reck-
oned with. Where the housewife is
careful there is very little wasted
about the home. Almost all odds and
ends of all varieties can be put to
some use or other, doing away with
considerable expense and trouble of
purchase.
The average kitchen is especially
noticeable for producing these odds
and ends, many of which may be put
to some second purpose after the first
time of using. Egg shells, when
washed. form the best medium posi-
BILE for clearing coffee. soups and jel-
lies. They are also particularly good
for securing enameled saucepans and
the rims of pie dishes.
Tea leaves are utilized for remov-
ing dust from carpets in every house.
hold, but they should be thoroughly
washed beforehand or they are liable
to leave a stain upon all that they
come in contact with. Tea leaves
are also good for securing water bot
ties when the latter show signs OF
discoloring. They are also very sooth-
ing to tired eyes when spread thickly
over a bandage and tied tightly about
the head.
Coffee grounds are very beneficial
when mixed with earth and used in
flower pots and window boxes, where
they serve as a kind Of artificial ma
nure. Roses are claimed to bloom
especially well when planted in this
mixture.
Potato parings are known to serve
many purposes, but probably the most
unique is that Of fuel. When the par
ings are dried they burn especially
well and take the place Of shavings
in lighting a fire. They will also
clean water bottles.
Banana skins make excellent leath-
er polishers, especially for brown
shoes. Corks dipped in knife polish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

GUESS wasn't put wise to this
Memorial Day excursion business
last year, eh!" remarked Mr.. Just
M wed, several days before the 30th
OF May, In response TO Mrs. Us state
ment that Decoration Day was near at
hand. Never again for rnineE None
OF these all-day runs to historic bat
uenelds in which you spend seven
minutes on the battlefield and seven
hours on the trainI Nor any more of
this down the river on a stuffy steam
boat, eitherI"
Are we just going to stick around
the house2" inquired Mrs. J., in q
tone that invited a negative answer.
why that wouldn't seem much like
Decoration Day. Homer"
"Of course. we aren't, Blossom" re-
piled Mr.. ]. emphatically. "Just be-
cause remark that the regular stunts
of the Day don't look good to me you
ny of the handle and imagine we're
going to stay at home and twiddle
our thumbs. Which, my dear, illus
trates point 1 have often insisted
upon-that you women jump at con-
clusions. Now. as it happens, I've
arranged an-er-an appealing little
stunt for the day, that is, 1t appeals
to me-"
''Fine!" exclaimed Mrs. ]. What
"a it1"
Mr.. ]. took a long pun at his cigar
and exhaled the smoke slowly and
impressively.
Decoration Day, you know, my
dear" he began with precision, sis
the day on which we remember the
bright deeds of those who gave their
lives for their country-and honor
them for their courage and sacrifice.
Now, It occurred to me. why not make
Memorial Day mean not only that to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

do not lie down on the lace spread,
or sit on the edge of the bed and
crease the covering. Be careful about
laying down a match until it is fully
out, lest it burn the bureau or table
cover. Country homes have been
closed to attractive guests for less
things than these.
Having spent the required time and
made ones self as agreeable as posi-
BILE, there remains the art of taking
leave. In the first place, there is the
question Of the servants and their tips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

There are certain hostesses that make
it plain that their servants are not
to be tipped under any consideration.
But these are rare. 1t is not neces-
sary to remember any except those
servants with whom one comes in
contact. Most persons have a rule
which they follow. For example, they
give the chambermaid and the wait
ress the same sum. Others send the
same sum to the cook. If one drives
or motors, the chauffeur and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

coachman are apt to expect recog-
milton.
When the time of leaving comes
around, have everything in readiness
SO that even the most perfunctory
cant you stay longer of your host
ess will not permit you to make any
change either in her plans or your
own. When home, do not fail to
write what Is known as your bread
and butter letter." recalling the pleas
ure of your visit and thanking the
hostess for II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

A Few minutes later they reached
rustic bench, well screened from
view from the nearby house to which
it belonged. On it they had sat hours
and hours at time in their court
ing days. 1t was the same old
bench and in exactly the same place
It had always been. Indeed, for any
change noticeable. they might have
sat in it but yesterday. Mrs. J. recog-
nized 1t as one would an old friend.
A flood of tender memories swept
across her.
"Gee" exclaimed Mr.. J. isn't 1t
hotl Whewi"
And he took of his coat, folded it
up for pillow for his head and
stretched out on the bench.
At that, though. there was room
for Mrs. Justwed-at the other end!
The smile froze on Mrs. Us lips
and the fond recollections took wings.
What are you going to do, Ho-
mer?" she inquired.
"Oh-h-o-oh" yawned Mr.. ]. bal
ancing his hat over his nose. ct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

large attic space, but there are large
spaces off from the second floor that
make good storage rooms and the
construction makes a very rigid and
strong frame and takes much less
materials than the high roof.
The low built houses are fast grow
ing in favor and have much to rec
ommend them. The houses built
twenty years ago were many Of them
very high and ungainly in appear
ance, and while giving space where
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

in the Middle West had lost the
greater part of their population. Es-
pecially in Indiana and certain Sec
tions of Ohio is this noticeable. The
reason given is that tho oil boom OF
several years ago was the cause of the
large population of these cities, and
that when the oil gave out the people
were forced to move to other localities
for their living. One city in north
ern Indiana at one time had popula-
ton Of fifteen thousand, but now only
two thousand live in the almost
abandoned village. The oil has given
out in that section and the people
have moved farther west.
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TN this design is shown a cottage
of eight rooms. all of good size
and ample conveniences, making
very "roomy' cottage. The roof
is set with the broad side towards the
road, with Cambria treatment. The
two dormer windows, front and rear.
together with the gable windows make
the second story very light and pleas
ant.
This shape of roof does not give
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

Either way. 1t hurts her and is cruel.
She may not pine away" for love Of
you. etc.. but she cannot help feeling
tho insult to her womanhood.
You doubt this?
Well, then = suppose you were
some other chap and that girl were
your own sister-eh?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

NEW ARRANGEMENT OF STARS
gEuITH Arizona and New Mexico IN
AL the American brotherhood o.
~ states. the flag will once moIe
have a Encouragement Of stars-sn
rows of eight stars each. The greae
est addition to the stars in any one
year occurred in 1889. when loui
were put on to represent MontahS'
washington and the two DakotaS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

self may be the most incurable of
''flirt-;." You. as a man, cannot justify
your acts by that fact. If you use
the abrupt method Of breaking on,
she either despises you utterly or, at
best, pities you for your instability.
Should you attempt to extricate your
self by the indifferent method" she
knows you for what you area cad.
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of the first daily journal was "Acta'
With the fiocking of people to otner
countries. newspapers were always
started. The first real printing was
accomplished in England with an oio
wooden press and type. Since thaL
time the printing art has grown 10 us
present state, and the modern news
paper resembles only in a minor way
the old-time papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-27

Natural feather quilts are seen in
plaid and sombre colors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-09
Owners OF Ford Cars Have
Real Automobile Service
AS Important AS the. Car, IS
The Service That Goes With II

Over 1000 FORD dealers, each with a
stock of parts, are scattered all over Am
erica, waiting and ready to serve FORD
users, no matter from what section of the
country they come.
1t is practically impossible to 60 fifty
miles in any direction without finding one
or more FORO dealers.
In most states FORD dealers are found
every 20 miles. You will probably never
need their service, but it is most com
forting thing to know they are there, if
you do need them.
Because getting right down to brass
tacks. there is only one kind of service
worth the snap of your fingers when you
are out on a tour and anything goes
wrong. And that is-immediafe service.
Only the FORD owner has the benefit
of such service, and it's the greatest in
surance policy you can have for motoring
satisfaction.
The very fact that every third Gar sold
i'm America is FORD Model r, shows
the distinctive possibilities for Ford serv-
ice. A network of agencies covers all
states during all seasons. 1t is the most
efficient sales organization known in the
Automobile Industry, and mo- less notable
In giving service to FORD owners.