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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-03-01

Tallow, 40 parts; yellow wax, 10
parts; oil of turpentine. five parts.
Melt together and stir into a mixture
of five parts of fine black and 10 parts
of olive oil. This can be nodded and
rubbed against the shoes. Polish
with a WOODEN cloth.
Harness varnish--Brown shellac 37O;
Venice turpentine, 100; alcohol, 1000;
lavender oil, 60; lamp black, 80.
Varnish for leather subject to ex-
posture -Bleached shellac four ounces;
gum sandarac, one ounce; gum elemi,
one-fourth ounce; methylated spirits,
20 ounces. This should be applied
warm.
Dressing for leather upholstering
One part vinegar; two parts boiled
linseed oil. Polish with soft cloth
which is not Unity.
Rubbed or worn places may be re-
vived by the use OF the beaten white
OF an agg. 1t also stiffens it and
forms gloss.
Tan shoes may be cleaned by rub
bling with a banana peel or slices of
lemon. Polish with soft cloth.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-03-01
Care of Shoes and Leather.

We often hear people complaining
about their shoes not lasting and even
saying their dealer gave them the
worst of the deal when nine times
out of ten, the fault lies at home.
People buy the shoes and wear them
and do nothing but growl if they
don't suit. Leather, like all other
materials, needs its special care to
last, and the same care that is given
shoes will not do for suit cases or
furniture, that is, leather that is ex-
posed to the weather should be dress
ed to shed water and prevent cracking
and be soft. To prolong the wearing
quality of shoes the very best thing
to use is common yellow vaseline.
AS soon as they are brought home,
thoroughly cover the leather with it
aTd set in a warm place over night.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-03-01

1t is amazing how much it will absorb.
Many shoes have been in stock long
while and are very dry. II necessary
rub ON more and let stand until the
leather will take no more, then rub
with a soft cloth until perfectly
clean. Vaseline will not soil the
skirts If the surplus is carefully re
moved. Women who have not tried
this way of doing often object. saying
If they are oiled the shoe will stretch
out of shape. This is mistake. [
have found by several years of ex.
pei fence, that, by so doing 1 can wear
a smaller shoe because it at once con-
forms to the shape of the foot and is
as easy the first time 1t is worn as
later. There is no waiting or endur-
ing agony while you are "breaking
them in.' Then, if one is so unfor
tunate as to have corns or bunions
the soft leather does not aggravate the
trouble. Many people buy shoes very
large on account of these troubles and
still get no relief, because the foot
slips around against the stiff, hard
leather just the same. Ii the shoes
get wet apply grease or oil as soon as
they are removed and leave in warm
place, but not near the stove. To
hasten the drying fill with oats, they
will absorb the moisture.
Other good leather softeners are
crude glycerine, olive oil or mutton
tallow. The crude glycerine is as
good as the refined, costs less, and
preserves the leather as we'll as max
ing it supple. Mutton talIow pre-
serves, softens and makes leather
almost proof. 1t should be
melted, the leather warmed before it
is applied. I have been told that the
same treatment may be given harness..
Vaseline backing Vaseline 100
parts; lamp black, five parts; Prus-
sian blue, five parts. Melt little
vaseline, add the black and blue when
thoroughly blended add the rest of
the vaseline and put in tin box or
glass jar.
Water proof backing Wax, one
part; soap, one part; lamp black,
three parts; oil of turpentine. five
parts; fish oil, 20 parts. Dissolve
wax in the turpentine by the aid of
heat; be careful while you are doing
it, scrape soap and add; then put in
the fish oil; keep the mixture warm
and add the lamp black; mix we'll;
keep in tin or glass;
To make black polish in sticks
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Bv Hattie Bainss Churchill.

Questions will be cheerfully answer
ed by mail if postage is sent. Write
to the manager OF this depar tment and
tell what you would like best to ap
pear in these columns. We want the
housewives to look forward with pleas
ure to reading this part of The Ranch.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-03-01

regular shoe horn or even thin
piece of wood long enough to slip
into the heel and keep hold OF at the
same time.
To save the knees when oiling or
waxing the floors make pads about the
size of the ordinary ironing holders.
sew to rubber webbing and use as
garters. The pads to come under the
knees when kneeling. One can
hardly estimate the comfort derived
until once used.
To make bias bands fold the goods
on the bias, pin at intervals SO it will
not slip and with rule or bit of
pasteboard cut to make the desired
width measure and then make dots
along the strip with pencil. Place
rule on dot and mark with pencil.
optip,,ad on mora %
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-03-01
Hattie's Helpful Hints.

To make rubbers last-Try putting
a round of felt cut from an old hat
into-the heel, and, 'instead--of jerking
themvon, as most people do, use a
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Continued on page %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

Christ's hospital. where he underwent
an operation.
Lyman school district people are
voting to decide whether or not to
vote bonds for the proposed $4,000
school house.
Rev. w. 1. Cole has returned from
st. Joe, where he officiated at the
marriage of Miss Ada r. Walker,
cousin of Mrs. Cole, and Mr.. William
r. Cross.
c. S. Spence has left for Colorado
Springs, Colo, where he will visit
relatives.
Mrs. Clara Irwin and daughter,
Stella. of 1113 Central avenue are
visiting in Valley Falls.
Miss Cora CroII of North Central
avenue will leave Monday for a visit
in Colorado.
A. NJ. Petro. druggist
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w A m T S
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS
aEO

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate for
Inserting Want Ads in The Topeka state
Journal Is one cent WORD each insertion.
minimum 10 cents; by the week cenTS
u word. minimum so cents
OUT-OF-TOwN advertisements must pc
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payment for the same. Note Sne Ioresy-
ing instructions shout counting the worcs
and the rates per word for The IopekS
State Journal.
COUNT THE WORDS OF your 40. m
Guiding four words for State Journas &c.
dress when such address 4e used: coun:
each Initial letter and each nunper o'
combination of figures as one WORD.
CLOSING HOUR: Want ADS 70 os
classified properly IN The Topeka Stas1I
journal. must be in The state Sou,neI
Office before O'Clock. Wants ADS receives
sitter the noon hour will be inserted u ~,
the heading, '"Too Late to classify OF
next dav DESIRED
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

U. S. GOVERNMENT WANTS mail
clerks, carriers, railway mail clerks in
ternal revenue and customs house clerks;
clerks in patent offices; agriculture, treas
ury, army, navy and other departments
at Washington. Excellent salaries. No
'layoffs." Annual vacations. Position
would be yours for life. Topeka exam
nations soon. Common education suffi-
Gent Thousands of appointments COM
ing. pull unnecessary. Write immed-
lately for sample questions and large illus
trated book, telling duties and giving full
particulars. Franklin Institute, Dept.
125R., Rochester, n. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. either
sex, in your home town, selling hosiery
from mill to home. Are you seeking a re-
munerative position? Worlds Star Knit
ting Co., Bay City, Mich.
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Pansy Pearson, Miss Emma

Miss Pansy Pearson, Miss Emma
Kerns, and Miss Blynn Corwine.
Mr. and Mrs. o. D. johnson, of Lime
street are spending a few days with
w. H. Scrivner and family. Mr.. john
son will return home Monday and Mrs.
Johnson will remain a few days longer
stopping at Lawrence for a short visit
before returning home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

A. B. QIJINTON, attorney at law. OffIca
1855 Mulvane Bldg. Examination OF abb
stracts and real estate titles a speciality.
HIRAM c. ROOT, Attorney at Law,
Abstracts and Real Estate and Probate
Law. Rooms 403-4 Mulvane Bldg. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

AGENTS WANTED to sci Fibrsilk neck
wear 100 per cent profit. Sample 15c-
Write for proposition. Fisher Neckwear
Co, Utica, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
EXCURSION and TRAVEL

PRIVATE CAR party from Chicago to
Los Angeles via scenic route through
Colorado and Utah will pass Topeka Fri
day, July 26th. Three applicants can Sc
cure superior accommodations at lower
rate for the trip or Salt Lake or Frisco
by applying Immediately to ]. d. Stratton,
Y. NJ. c. A building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

w ANTED-Teams to haul brick; steady
work. Capital City Brick Yards, west of
Asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

MEN WANTED for firemen and brake
men on nearby railroads; $50 to 800
monthly; promotion, engineer
experience unnecessary; strike; age
1885. Railroad employing headquarters;
thousands of men sent to positions
over LOCO official calls State age. Ad-
dress Railway Association, care State
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
PICTURE FRAMING.

FRAMING. Eegilding. mat making. mount
ing done by J. D. Sullivan. ~ w. Eighth
street. Packing shipping etc.
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WANTED-Local or travelling statesmen
making small towns, to handle new,
attractive pocket side line. Quick ship
mentS, prompt commissions, no collecting
State territory covered. For particulars
address Geo. A. johnson, 210 Sigel ST.,
Chicaon
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

WANTED-Situation as bookkeeper and
clerical work. 2190 White.
WANTED-Position as housekeeper, in
city. 931 Underwood. 257S Red.
SITUATION, working housekeeper, in or
out of city. 504 E. 18th st. 22sO White.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
PATENTS.

J. A ROSEE, patent attorney. Gs Kanu
Sas ave. Topeka Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

AGENTS for portraits, frames and wal
pockets. Best work and lowest prices
Samples and catalogue free. Address N
M. Freedman & Co., Box SIT, Martinsburg
Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

Rev. w. I. Cole will fill his pulpit
Sunday as usual at the North Topeka
Baptist church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

Notes and Personals.
Lawrence Edmonds of ,91T North
Monroe street has returned from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
WANTED-SALE SMEN.

SALESMAN wANTED-Earn $3.50 per
month, sell dealers highly advertised
article, exclusively side line No sam
pies to carry. Imperial Co., st. Louis,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

A Topeka man told North side
man that he would not vote for Taft
under any circumstances since his par
ty tried to keep Roosevelt electors off
of the ballot. You must have re-
ceived a letter from William Allen
White" said his friend. mo, I
didn't" was the reply, made in all
seriousn ess- II don't even know the
gentleT1an."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
BUSINESS CHANGES.

CAN INVEST $4,000 so as to show profit
of 20 per cent or better each year, the
being protected by title in good
farm land which is rapidly advancing
in value. 1t will pay you to investigate
Address Investment. care Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

'rDavid's Psychology, or the Work
ings of the Soul will be the subject
of the sermon by Rev. w. c. Meeker
tomorrow morning at the Second
Presbyterian church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

ANYONE anywhere can earn good in
come copying addresses; particulars four
cent stamp. H. E. Rogers, Dept. c. A,
Boston. Mass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

There will be a celebration of the
Holy Eucharist Sunday morning at Ii
O'Clock at the Church of the Good
Shepherd with the Rev Mr.. F. G.
Rickard, of Colorado. as celebrant. NO
evening service during the month of
July
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

S., 900 YEAR and more from peppermint
vending machines. Big profits, light
work, reliable Representatives wanted.
Give references. Peppermint Importers,
213 West 2Sth ST., New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. man for general
farm work. F. J. Bartel 315 miles west
on Tenth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

GOOD milk cows, fat cattle and veal
Calves. w. c. A. Leitzow. Ind ~.
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WANTED-EEMALE HELP.

LADIES to demonstrate Gem Baker $500
per day and commission. Call 700 To-
peka ave, upstairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

Program at the Princess: 1.-THE
Gypsy Bride" Nothing Shall Be Hid
den," For Love-" IAN Arabian
Theater.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20
WANTED-AGENTS.

BI MONEY FOR AGENTS selling Error
Proof Speed Keys-the worlds first real
typewriter key improvement. They in
crease speed, insure accuracy, save fin
gers, eyeSight, stationery, ribbons and
platens. Every typewriter operator a live
prospect. Sell like wildfire! u. s. govern
ment and largest corporations use them.
Write today for special agents PROPOSE
ton. It's a winner. Typewriter Speed
Key Company, so West Broadway, New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-20

Regular services at the North Con-
gregational church tomorrow. Preach
ing at IL O'Clock by the pastor, Rev
T. J. Pearson; subject, development
of the Christian Sunday School"
Christian Endeayor at 66:45 D. m.
The union meeting tomorrow even
ing at the corner of Park and North
Jackson streets will be held as usual,
when Rev. Mr.. Pearson will speak on
salvation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11

with categorcay faithful recollection Sometimes
1t seems TO me that that girl just lives by the mails
and the telephone. She says the waiting is simply
burning her out, that the sword is wearing out the
Scabbard You see, she is just charged to speak,
with her for the world. and yet is unable
deliver it."
There are some compensaons, are there not, in
having message deliver" | reflected with self
congratulaton for my own colorlessy happy life
Yes, as Electra says pays fearful price for
the possession of genius or beauty and when has
both Emma paused before the splendid awulness
Of this magnificent yet blightng favor of the gods
! suppose geniuses never happy, ! ventured
feeling myself incapable OF anything but general
tiles upon this tremendous subject
Electra calls genius a self destructive flame"
Emma quoted.
Yet it must be terribly wearing TO feel that
is losing time that way commented prosaically
feh especially when one is not sixteen
Emma looked up quickly she is really very
young though. She says that is another handicap
she has suffered from, She matured quickly
When she was sixteen she looked old she does
now
recalled just then with the irrelevance Of the
woman who is not born housckceper errand
to the market, and with unaccustomed reluc-
tance to leave Emma The subject of Electra had
begun to fascnate me
IT seems a pity for her to take position to sing
Carmen, ! reflected. "She can't use her wonderful
hair and 1t seems t. she is little large for the
part"
On, no. don't think so,' Emma returned, quick
~ And Of course, as she says, it is only step
ping-stone. And it will be so much better for her
TO be settled, hate to have her going into these
horril agencies all the time ! perceived that by
ms time tmmas tone had assumed possesSive
CHARACTER with the attitude Of those coarse men
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Copyrighted 1871 By Harper 4 BroA)

bore testimony to the quality of her verbal memory
the mans qualifications and prospects.
Who is her" | inquired, when she had finished,
for Electra's prospective interested The
very splendid sweep and force of her sef-belief
carried conviction
'IIis name" Emma apologzed. " is Smith"
Many great souls have been obliged to rise above
that handicap" I reflected.
Il had Billy in for dinner the other night" Emma
remarked next. Billy is cousin in common.
Il suppose Billy was bowled at once" re-
marked Billy is large. healthy soul, with phil
istinc taste. I could easily conceive of his being
overcome by the sheer bulk Of Electras beauty.
well, no. he didn't to her, somehow
Emma pondered. Wasn't it unaccountabe1'
She overpowered him. perhaps" I suggested
Perhaps" assened Emma out of her puzzled
rcvery.
"Of course he thought her beautiful" pursued
Gle didn't say So" Emma marveled HE only
said that there was'-she hesated-"too much of
her In fact what he really sad' she suddenly vol
unteered-"it very horrid of him-was some
thing about too much pork for a shilling You know
how vulgar Billy can be sometimes"
"Ile has admitted "a simple direct way of
speaking
An uncomfortable silence fell between u.s. hast
cned to break it, But is delightful for you to have
her here, isn't it? 1t is like bed of California pop
pes'-somehow | could get away from that
scentless, favorless California idea in metaphors de
scriptive Of Electra-"like great bed of peoples in
a dingy little city back yard
yes, she seems to like 70 come to my ROOM
Emma reflected, "and certainly like have her
She finds sympathetic she says. She prefers
in my because many people are com
ing all the time to her and she hopes the maid
will not find her there. And, indeed" Emma added
those miserable negroes will any pretext for not
coming up the stairs, usually not inter
ruptcd. She always leaves her door open so that
she hear her telephone bell Emma continued
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11

ceivable 1t recalled to my mind the problem of the
large cast of the Venus of Milo that Christopher
arts student cousin had given us for wedding pres
ent. decided that | must content myself with my
opportunity of knowing Electra at second hand.
Yet it seemed desolate to be living at Mrs. Will
liainss felt pang of self-reproach as | finished
my plate of excellent home soup Then another
followed in its train.
She seems at least, to be spared the most tragic
plight Of the unarrvcd artist. She is apparently
able to subsist without earning anything
i think her sister helps her, Emma answered
Then her sister has money" inferred.
"Only what she earns, imagine" Emma replied.
She has some kind of business position. But she
realizes that Electra is different and that her great
gifts bring sort of responsibility to her relatives to
help her
She sounds like a good sort" | remarked. warmly.
The majority of relatives feel such obligation"
Yes, Electra always speaks beautifully OF her"
Emma replied.
Il should think she might" | returned with
possible touch of dryncss. But then my sympathes
tend to go out toward the ordinary unendowed
people.
How about the operate poston'' inquired,
while we were waiting for my Norwegian maid-who
has taken degree in astronomy but is stu novice
in houscwork-to produce the roast.
Emma frightened with her pathetic vicarious glad
ness. Electra believes that it is really going to
matcriaze. OF course she feels that it would in a
sense be throwing herself away to accept it. Yet it
seems to really better than doing nothing"
i think her Mr., Smith the other day at
your house, sitting waiting for her in the parlor. Is
he small and pale-rathcr sicky looking
Emma did not seem to altogether accept my de-
sorlption. He is very fine man, she warmly as
Sured me. Il think when you look in his face you
see 50 much strength and hneneSs Electra says the
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toward her Even their admiration is sort of
gross-sometimes insulting. Why. the other
day. if you will believe it, one Of them actually tried
to kiss herw
How horrible!" exclaimed.
We'll, he didn't succeed" Emma hurried yet not
without CLEAN of the eye the revolving cpl
sode, but fancy the shock of such an experience!
Fancy the nervous condition it must induce in
of Electras sensitive organization to feel every time
she opens the door Of an Office that such expe
rience may be awaiting her!"
"Hideous," agreed. Emma insisted upon accom-
panyng to the door, and told her to be
and let me know how Electra's prospects turned
out. Have you heard her sing" it suddenly
occurred to me to ask.
Emma shook her head. "She has had trouble with
her tonsils since have known her, and her doc
tor doesn't like her to sing any more than she is
obliged TO in having her voice tried by irpresaros
But she has promised to sing for me as soon as she
is able to-
Il should like TO hear her said, and poor little
Emma, blissfu at the thought of her influence with
greatness, replied that she would try to arrange it.
On my way down the stairs coored girl passed
singing l her pause to give resounding
rap door and inject through the aperture the
sentence Gentleman in the parlor to you"
she passed again, singing on her way. caught
glimpse of wonderful Titan head against green
cushions and | passed the door of the congcsted
drawng-roo | bched small. pale sitting
uncorfortably upon a blue satin tete-a-tete. | di
vined at once that it was Electras Mr. Smith If
Smith written all human coune-
it inscribed upon his
A week or after that, Christopher having again
temporarily deserted me, asked Emma to dinner
had contemplated including Electra upon the small
chance OF her acccptance-for Emma informed
that. although Electra overpowercd with invita-
tons, she usually chose dine at home-but
how the possibility Of her acceptance appalled, me;
the thought of her in tiny apartment incon-
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HAD listened inattentively at first, in
curious as to details. yet glad that
Emma had found something to interest
her in her what seemed to me hope
lessly drab existence--for surely even
the Emmas of this world must require
more than the life OF boarding house,
and that attendant upon membership in
a university class, to make existence
tolerable. But as she talked began to
realize an effective element of melQ-
drama in her recital. And Emma I
knew TO be the soul of accuracy.
"CL. c,~h vivid life "
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Declare War on Colds.

A crusade OF education which aims
that common colds may become IN
'ommon within the next generation
has been begun by prominent New
York physicians Here is a list OF
he "don'ts' which the doctors say
VIII prevent the annual visitation Of
he cold:
Don't sit IN drauGhtv car
Don't sleep in hot rooms"
Don't avoid the fresh air"
Don't stuff Yourself at meal time.
Oycr-eating reduces your resistance.
10 which we would add when YOU
take cold get rid Of 1t as quicldy
as possible TO accomplish that YOU
Win find Chamberlans Cough Rem
'dy most excellent. Sold by all
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