davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
THE LETTER BOX.
[By Marion Harland.l
Business Woman as Wife.

business " oman as AIto.
I have been much interested in the
discussions going on in some of our pa
| pers concerning the comparative abilities
of men AMI women stenographers. One
woman declares the profession unfit for
any woman who hopes to retain strength
and health sufficiently to enable her to
perform the duties of wife. mother, and
housekeeper. This writer tells US she
is the mother of a bunch of girls and
she was fortunate to have been able
to raise her daughters and give them
opportunities to be good wives moth
ers. and ncusekeepers. She might have
had a good husband to assist her in
this, or, at least, to provide for her and
her daughters s. as to make this posi-
Bile. 1 think way down in every girlS
heart she feels that to be her voca-
ton, but necessity makes some, of US
stenc graDhers, etc.
7 should ask this mother not to
Judge us without hearing for 1 as
best and have no desire to hinder man
in the performance of his duties. We
desire rather, to applaud his efforts
and urge him on and thus help the
good work along.
'sAs to robbing' men of positions, the
majority OF stenographic positions pay
from $40 to So per week and, as a rule
(mind you, as a rule), the man who is
content to do this kind of work is young
and does not care to marry II he could
There are many sides to this question
also. YET 1 have found that invariably.
young men who should at least share
the responsibilities of the home with
their sisters are liable TO assume re-
sponsibilities of their own as soon as
they get a raise in the world and leave
the brunt of things to sis
I am not writing in bitterness nor
of my own case, as I have not been
blessed with sisters and brothers But
/ know of many cases where girls who
work hard in offices all day have edu-
Gated their brothers in professions and
have had for their pains an introduce
ton to their sisters-in-law. There are.
no doubt, many cases where a lad is
struggling to take care of d large fam
ily-mother, sisters and brothers. I
know of One-and I should like to
believe that there are many others, for
[ like to believe that there are some
men who are not Sinking their duty
..As to educating a girl TO be a good
wife, etc. have noticed that the girls
who succeed in this are usually the
business girls, for. as a rule, they have
learned the value of money Chow to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
Wants to Form Club.

''Can you help me find. in this great
city, a number of clean cut young men
of refined tastes to help form a club,
the motive to be to help one another,
be brothers and chums, and to show
to each other the hidden affection
which We all possess and fear to bring
out in these Gays? There are L am
sure, many gooG. locking, refined young
men who would enjoy such an idea,
but it's hard to find them. Hence your
help is asked. and as an explanation
I should say I am "a years old, can
give the best of references as 10 char
acter, and I shall be glad to help those
in vocal music who cannot afford to
pay for lessons. VOCAL"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

the annual congress of the Vegetarian
Federation Of Great Britain, held re-
Gently in London, several OF the most
prominent physicians of the British
tocracy were present. The secretary
reported among distinguished mem
bers the following: Duchess of Port
land, Lady Paget, Lady Gwendolen
Herbert, the Marchioness of Angle
sea. and Lady Henry Somerset.
Some people who have not given
the subject thorough investigation re-
gard abstention from flesh foods as
something peculiar and faddish. They
are entirely wrong. The flesh eaters
are peculiar. Were it not for the fact
that We have been accustomed from
childhood to see portions of the car
casses of living creatures hanging up
IN butcher shops we should regard the
Staying and eating of sentient, warm
blooded animals as unnatural and hor-
rible, and only a short remove from
cannibalism, as it really is.
In SCOTS "Ivanhoe" he tells how,
when the sfeep of the laborer was pre-
pared for the Norman baron's table, it
assumed the French form of mutton
or ''mouton>' while the Anglo Saxon
OK became beef, or "boeuf" We eat
flesh food because it is fixed up and
disguised by skillful cooks. If every
one who INDUCED in flesh had first to
catch the animal, slay it. disemboMel
it, and cut it up, don't you think that
SAAN
greatly enlarged?
Suppose instead of sitting down at
an elegantly appointed table covered
with shiny White linen, cut glass, sill
Yer, and flowers, and ordering of a
waiter in evening dress a beefsteak "a
la" something or other. you should be
forced to repair to a slaughter house
and there say to the blood stained
butcher: Cut me the throat of that
brown eyed OK and then slice me a
few pieces of flesh from its fanks' In
that case do you believe that you would
consume flesh food quite so often as
perhaps, you do now?
" In his book, 1.-The New Ethics"
J. Howard Moore tells how Remenyi,
the violinist, narrated to him that
musical friend, when driven from one
rosition to another in defense of his
carnivorism, finally refused to bulge,
because. he said. What should we do
for catgut?" This is on par with
many of the foolish arguments ad-
vanced in favor of the asserted neces-
sity of eating flesh food
THOMAS H. NJ"
X
ID
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

save); they surely ought to under
stand men; they have acquired tact,
neatness, brains and initiative, and
nave large amount of sympathy with
humanity in general. I am sure that
the working girl knows sufficient, be-
cause of her wide experience, to cater
to tired business man and humor his
desire to stay at home instead of re-
queSting him to escort her to some
Junction. or bother him with the pet
ty cares of the household which come
up during housewives day, ana
which sometimes are as nerve Wrack-
ing and difficult as stenographic work.
4, for one, believe that a girl who
succeeds i'll the business world will
succeed in the making of a home. To
apply business system she must finish
ono thing at a time and not leave her
! tasks unfinished She must do the
duty that lies nearest at hand before
| assuming others. A BUSY GIRL"
Cats and Birds.
'''To Bird Lovers: had very choice
canary, a grand opera singer, who lost
its voice through the melting season
for a year. It just sat there. I tried
everything I heard of-some one told
me to put a piece of bread in the cream
just dip it in=and watch results.
We have done this for about three
months. 1t begs for it every morning.
It's voice is coming back, not so strong
$50 many people are afraid to keep
a cat on account of the birds. Watch
the cat and when it attempts to seize
the birds or gold fish toss a small por-
ton OF red pepper in its face. The cat
thinks it is the bird and you won't have
to repeat the treatment very often. I
always keep gold fish and cats. even
if I have to pick up a stray one. I
love and must have pets, and have no
trouble with them.
"HELPFUL.''
A Word for VegetaFianism.
You, Mrs. Editor-as gather from
your published wOrks-are no friend
to vegetarianism. You have a right
to your own opinions and an equal
right to the expression of the same in
private and public. Believing that you
are lenient to those who hold exactly
opposite views upon this important
subject I take the liberty of sending
you the incIosed extract from an ad-
mirable article upon the history and
progress of vegetarianism. While 1
should like to see it in the Corner I
hardly dare expect the satisfaction:
. Extract
g 'Vegetarianism has been making
great strides of late in England. At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
Negroes Increasing at Normal Rate.

Oshkosh. Nov. 11.-Booker T. Wash
ington the negro educator who deliver
ed a lecture here last night, contends
that the negro population in the United
States is Increasing at a normal rate,
although census figures just issued show
that the negroes are increasing only
about one-half as rapidly as the whites.
THE negroes are not increasing sc
rapidly now as they WERE" said the
doctor But they are growing In num-
Der at a normal rate"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
ECZEMA SUFFERERS
SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
THIS WONDERFUL REMEDY


Every person who has taken treatment
skin undoubtedly knows that the terrible
itching sensation, the dry, scaly condi-
ton of the skin and the other accompan1-
ments of the disease are caused by a
parasite which has securely lodged itself
in the tissue. 1t Is logical that Eczema
must be cured by. first, relieving the al
most unbearable itching; second, destroy
ing and removing the parasite and, last
ly, nourishing the skin and tissues to re-
store them to their normal healthy con
dition.
After many years of experimenting ard
discussion, the best informed men in the
medical profession unite in agreeing that
local treatments should be used in curing
Eczema 1t is recognized that a remedy
of sufficient strength TO destroy, dlslodge
and remove the parasite cannot be taken
internally without causing more harm
BRINKLEY'S "SANADOR" by eight
continuous years of remarkable cures OF
Eczema, Salt Rheum, Rash, Dandruff
and allied skin diseases, has demon
strated that it possesses real merit TOR
the treatment and cure of those diseases.
It is an external remedy of pleasant Odor
with tremendous penetrating power. 1t
is not greasy and will not stain the skin
or clothing First of all, BRiNkLEY' 5
''SANADOR'' relieves the terrible itching
sensation and then penetrates to where
the parasite is lodged, attacking, destroy
ing and removing the parasite Also I'M
excelled for PTickly Heat
Sold and guaranteed by Rex Pharmacy,
10Th and Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

Teacher-You can't add two different
kinds of things. For instance, you can't
add an orange and an apple and get more
apples.
Johnny-But teacher, when you add a
piece of meat and dog, you get more
dog.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
KNOCKS ALDRICH PLAN,
Cornell Professor Criticises the Cur
rency Reform Program.

Chicago, Nov 1.-THE method of
I choosing directors and the prepOnder-
ance of banking representation in the
proposed Aldrich currency plan were
criticised today by Professor E. w.
Kemmerer of Cornell university in
opening a session on currency and
! banking reform of the Western Eco
Professor Kemmerer was the first
of 4 dozen speakers scheduled to eX-
press themselves about the plan For
mer Senator Nelson w. Aldrich,
chairman of the national monetary
commission will end the session
simultaneously with the open discus
sion here the national monetary COM
mission began two days session.
The public's interest in the Aldrich
plan arises from two sources, said
Professor kemmerer. First, the vital
connection between the National Re
serve association and business interests
OF the country, and second, from the
manner in which the association il
controlled-by whom its governors are
elected
In the present formation, the Ma
tiOnal Reserve association is entirely
in the hands of the banking fraternity.
Directors of local associations will be
chosen by bankers and doubtless will
be bankers, and the same may be said
of the branch association.
The central as sociaticn is only slight
" less in the control of the bankers,
for of the 40 directors, 90 will be elected
by bankers. The two deputy governors
Will be elected by directors and the Sc
lection of the governor 3.y the presi-
dent of the United States from list
submitted by the board of directors
completes he number under the cor
troll of bankers.
THE secretary of the treasury, COM
merce and labor and the comptroller are
the only members not chosen by bank
ers.
would not provision for entrusting
to the president of the United States
the appointment of all or substantial
part of the y nonbanking directors in
sure a better qualified directorate for
the performance Of the associations
important public functions
sFThe National Reserve association I
believe is the best plan l hat has yet been
proposed for improving our detective
banking system. I would rather have
it adopted in its present form, trust
ing to the future for amendment, than
not to have it adopted at all"
Conference in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

@
o in al Journal Kansas W
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

do you agree. with the professor who
says women get the worst of it in this
world?"
Il do, but how are we going to change
the situation long as they will not
learn to quit stepping off backward from
MOVING cars ?',-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
High school Graduates Deficient.

Richmond, Va, Nov. lin report
irE for the committee on educational
reform to the United Daughters of the
Confederacy today, Miss Mary Poppen-
b elmer of South Carolina declared that
high school graduates in the South are
so deficient in Latin. mathematics and
English that they experience difficulty
in being admitted to class a. col
leges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
Bits of Information.

"Oh, I don't know
Il. That the cook can scale fish in
half the time usually required for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
Conference in Kansas City.

Kansas City. Mo, Nov. II.-Ihe SUD
committee of the National Monetary
commission arrived here this morning
from Omaha and today is in confer
ence with local bankers. business men
and fnanciers. The principal subject
of discussion is the proposed currency
reform.
The committee is making tour OF
the country with the object of ascer-
tanning the prevailing opinion regard
ing the new MANS.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

but cleared of. 1t was lnen lie rur
overtaken by a wasting Illness, which
kept him confined to his bed for al
most year, and leaving him desti
tute. The butcher and the bake
threatened to deny him furthe
credit. and his home was heavil.
mortgaged The outlook was gloomy
And tomorrow is Christmas he re
marked to his wife, with grim smile
Never mind, dear; let us hold fas
to our courage" said Mrs. Draper
trying to speak cheerfully, though
there was an ominous quaver in he
voice.
What hurts me most is tn
thought that Christmas is so clos
at hand and that there will be NJ
Santa Claus for Bobby"
Poor, little dear!' said Mrs. Draper
Suddenly she started up with an am
| ious glance about the room. II woL
der where that child can be? haven
seen him for at least two hours"
ooh, don't be alarmed. l dare sa
he Is rummaging about in the cellar Q
attic or some out-ofthe-way close
and is wholly absorbed in his invest
cations"
Mr.. Draper had hardly finishe
~. n<H ~ {~Ao I,
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

One of the interesting articles in the
Capital News OF December 10th, was
that on the Schools as Social Centers,
written by a former Twin Falls in
structor, Mrs. Harold Conklin, nee
Miss Hazel Barrows, who is now a
resident of Boise.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

D. E. Burnley, Bert Perrine and Mark
Austin came in Friday to attend a
meeting Of the Burley Townsite Co.
The directors formulated a proposition
which will be put up to the Sugar Co.,
after it has been acted upon by the
stockholders has been called for We'd
nesday, Dec. 27.-Burley Bulletin.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Rev. H. s. Woodruff, for years the
beloved Methodist pastor in this city,
who last summer was transferred to
Twin Falls, passed through the Gate
City this morning on his way home
from visit at his fathers ranch near
Glendive, Mont. His father accompan-
led him to the Magic City to spend the
holidays with Rev. and Mrs. Woodruff
and children.--Pocatello Tribune.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Miss Beth Hamilton, who has been
attending the University of California
at Berkeley, returned home Sunday
evening to spend the holiday season
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs S. T.
Hamilton
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Ray MacGillivray entertained a few
friends on the evening of his birthday
December 21st, giving dinner. The
guests were Principal Jones and Pro-
fessors Faulkner and Spooner of the
high school, with Ernest and Lee Stet-
tier, Donald Adams, Bruce Mcmillan
and Jacob Sinema. Everybody enjoyed
the social features of the evening.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

George Haverstick, representative of
the Idaho Wholesale Grocery company,
with headquarters in this city, de-
parted Saturday evening for Salt Lake
City to spend the holidays with
friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Miss Enid Elliott, one Of the instruc-
tors in the American Falls public
schools, returned home Friday even
ing to spend the vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Elliott.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Heinecke gave a
dinner party to their friends on Christ
mas day and among other good things
which was served was home grown
tomatoes. They were as nice and
fresh as though they had been just
picked from the vine. Mr. Heinecke
had kept them in his basement since
the first frost.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

William L. Burton came down from
his home in Burley this evening to
make final proof on his claim before
Clerk of the Courts Finch. He will re-
turn to his home tomorrow evening.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

P. ]. Holohan, who has been in the
city of several being called here to
attend the funeral of his old friend, A.
d. Mckinlay, departed Friday even
ing for his home in Portland Oregon.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

j. Mcmillan, one of the prominent
citizens OF Twin Falls, registered at
the Bannock last night while passing
through the city. Mr. Mcmillan was
foremrly state water commissioner
for the Twin Falls and Wood river
district, and is now manager of the
townsite at Soldier.-Pocatello Tri-
bune
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

A. F. Craven, one of the prominent
business men and ranch owners of
HOLSTER, was looking after business
affairs In the city one day middle of
the week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cooper
on Christmas day, a son. Mrs. Coop
er is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
George Crater and has been guest at
the Crater home for some time.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Miss Stella Perrine returned the last
OF the week from Salt Lake City,
where she is attending school to spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. |. B. Perrine.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Allan Sheldon, who has been en-
ployed by the Iowa Lumber company
at American Falls, arrived in Twin
Falls Saturday to spend the Christmas
holidays with his sister, Mrs. M. E
Jennison.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ W. Kunkely and son
Donald arrived from Salt Lake City
Sunday afternoon to spend the Christ
mas holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. w. F..
Pike.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Assistant U. s. District Attorney H
c. Mills of Boise, spent Christmas day
visiting friends and relatives in this
city.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Walter w. Williams and Miss Hazel
l.. Jones, both well-knoWn young peo-
pie of Hansen, were married by Rev
G.. w. Crater at the Crater residence
on Seventh avenue North, on Sunday
December Gath.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Messrs. Sweeney and Hazel of the
Sweeney Sales Company, spent the
first part of the week in Burley with
friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Mr.. 3. r. Dougherty and sister
Mable, of Twin Falls, have been the
guests of their brother, 0. W. and fam
lily, the past week.-Lincoln. County
Times
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kingsbury spent
Christmas with Mrs. Kingsburys par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. Hardin, in Kim
berly.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Charles Burton returned Sunday
from Boise, where lie mad been for a
day or two looking after business
affairs
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Mark M. Murtaugh, who has been
visiting with relatives in the east for
several months, arrived home the lat
ter part of last week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Elmer Winter was looking after bus
mess affairs in the county seat from
his home in Bull Saturday of las
week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Wanted-An apprentice to learn
beauty culture. Call between 800 and
10000 a. m. McGrath Hair Co., suite s
and 8, over Orpheum theatre. Dec IS
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

r. M. McCollum departed this morn
ing for Boise, where he will remain
for several days looking after business
matters.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

A large crowd attended the Dream
land dance Xmas night. The prize was
won by M. c. Philleys and Margaret
Duffen. Mr.. Beck and Miss Ollsbery
were a very close second. All report
ed a swell time.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Fred A. Voigt returned Friday af-
ternocn from the east where he has
been for the past sixty days on bust
ness
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Monroe spent
Christmas day with Mrs. Monroe's par
ent, Mr.. and Mrs. Keith, of Hansen, re-
turning home today
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

MI and Mrs. r. H. Trail and daugh-
ter, OF Hagerman, are spending the
holidays with there daughter, Mrs. c.
H. Chaplin.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

G. M. Hill arrived home Tuesday af-
ternoon from ST. Paul, where he has
been attending the Land Show as a
representative of the state.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

j. II. Shields, one of the prosperous
ranchers of the Bull neighborhuod
was business visitor in the city Sat-
urday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Bruce Mcmillan returned home last
week from the University of Idaho to
spend Christmas with his friends and
relatives.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

George Haverstic was looking after
business affairs in Filler, Saturday OF
last week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Miss Davens, one of the teachers in
the city schools, departed Friday
evening for Burnley, where she will
spend the holiday season with rela-
tives and friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

w. Hance, manager of the Lincoln
Produce Co., of Twin Falls, was a bus
mess visitor in Rupert Saturday last.
Rupert Pioneer Record.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

~ b. Bracket, one of the prosper
Gus ranchers of the Roseworth coun-
try, was business caller in the coun-
ty seat for day the last of the week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-26

Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Schenck of Hey
burn, came in Sunday to spend Christ
mas with Twin Falls friends.