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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
New Favors for Leap Year
 Party

Half the fun of leap year dance is in appropriate favors. These are easily eontrived and need not be costly
 An interesting set Is boudoir caps made of tarletan and tiny paper flowers for the men. Cheap lace can be added to the edge of the top, or it can be turned back ard gathered like q double frill. The girls are given cigarette eases in this figure These are cases of cheap metal that look like silver and are filled with chocolate cigarettes.
 For another set the men are handed small white envelopes containing a red paper heart or tiny knit mitten.
 Much fun is caused by presenting the men with paper transparencies fastened 10 hoop sticks. which bear the motto, Votes for Women!" printed in red le.- ters. There are also paper boxes cov- cred with gray paper lettered on the top, 'Womans Sphere.' The box is filled vita cheap toys-a cradle, cook stove. broom aid alarming ball
 For a flower figure the girls are given boutonnieres of real violets or carna- tions. while the men are given huge bou- quets of paper roses or orchids.
 When the band plays Home, Sweet Home" the girls give the men large en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

ready at night-brush my skirt, put two clean hankies in my bag, and see that my gloves and stockings are in order.
 Keeping well is a serious matter. When you are in an office you can't af- ford any 'head-achy' days or severe colds. If I get my feet wet, as soon as l reach the office l put pieces of newspaper in my shoes. never take cold after this. keep an old umbrella and pair of over shoes at the office all winter
 "One of my old grumbles was that | rever got any exercise; another was that feur flights of stairs we have to climb to reach this room. At last 1t occurred to me that the two cancelled out in a sort of way and now I come up according to the physical culturists. slowly and erect. and count those stairs among my bless irgs."
 How do you keep your skin so soft.' said the new girl.
 "I keep a tube of cold cream here and clean my face with that before going home, where l wash it in soft water. I never get 1t roughened or have any trouble with blackheads.
 Another thing I've found out Is that when I occasionally wear a low frock in winter weather l don't take cold if rub my neck and arms with alcohol or eau de cologne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
In the Shops

Glass tunnels intended specially for the management of drugs that are likely to act injuriously on metals will he appre- ciated by careful houselSeepers who some- times have occasion to pour liquids into bottles. Their Seamlessness and trans. pnrency make possible a degree of clean Illness which it Is difficult to achieve with other kinds of tunnels The price is b cents.
 All silk jersey top pettlcoats. which are much worn by well dressed women can be bought for almost any price one cares aud vet so seryiceable that they are espe- cially desirable to go with heavy tailored suits.
 One shop is showing an exceptionally good selection of odd square and oblong pieces of material suitable for cushion tops and chair seats at prices ranging from i5 cents to 90 cents each. The differ eut kinds of fabrics represented among Il ese remnants are velours, tapestry. dot ted rep French eretonne, monks cloth. heavy linen and print.
 An invalid table in dark oak is attached to it's iron support in such a way that IT wtl reach over bed or chair and can be t.pred at any angle.
 Cooking authorities recommend potato ricers for many uses besides the one for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Tetrazzini and the Baby"
 Question

'If you can't have genius. have babies
 This is the message which Mine Louis 1ctrazzini, the great singer, brings to the restless. strenuous American woman. it was made in reply to an American \ oman who crowded up to Mime. Tetraz- zlni after the songbird had charmed an audience.
 "I would give anything in the world if I could sing like you'' she exclaimed
 'if YOU can't sing arias in grand opera, ' rerHed the singer, 'hake pies. If you can't paint really great pictures. darn seeks. If you can't have really great renius-have children. See? All Ameri- can women are trying to be everything but what they are fitted to be-domesti,. They want to sing. paint, write-and vote. Why don't they aspire to be mothers of beautiful children"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Ballade of the 1.-Two Heart
 Bid"

 At Auction Bridge, night after night, With dear old Grandmamma I play: With Auntie Sue, whose hair is white, And Auntie Jane, whose hair Is gray ..One Spade" "One Club" "Without,'
 they say;
 Ah, merriest of mimic marts Rut all my thoughts are far away And to myself I say. Two Hearts, My dreams are very fair and bright; For I am young-the worlds at May. I cannot curb the raptuous flight Of secret fancies, glad and gay; To Auction" little heed I pay, When Grandmamma the bidding starts, Aloud, I gayly join the fray But to myself say, Two Hearts" I gaze into the fires soft light, (Blessing a "Dummy's' dear delayD I feel that all the world is right Remembering words of yesterday0 The vision laughing flames portray, A hint of his dear face imparts. Auction conventions l obey But to myself I say, Two Hearts,"
 L'ENVOI My Princei With thine my hearts astras In lands that have no maps nor charts I keep the score for "We" and They But to myself say. Two Hearts"
 By Carolyn Wells, in Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

velopes which contain folded water color paper with the outside of house painted on one side, and on the other room with a girl seated before the fire and an empty chair beside her. Across the bottom of both sheets is lettered: A home with no husband is a sell, As every maid knows but too we'll;
 Now what can she do,
 Since husbands are few, But in leap year her grievous want tell?
 The men for this favor hand the girls a similar envelope showing sketch of d man with abject look and apparently shaking in his shoes. Beneath is this dog gerel:
 My heart is in my mouth.
 My knees with terror shake; Suppose some girl makes love to me,
 What answer can I make? think I'll beat it home,
 My head is in whirl. TEese leap year chances take my nerve,
 Thank fate I'm not girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
A Permanent Cure for
 Chronic COnstipatiG

Although those may dispute 1t who have not tried 1t. yet thousands of others, who speak from personal experi- ence. assert that there is a permanent testify they were cured for as little as fifty cents, years ago, and that the trouble never came back on them, while others admit they took several bottles before a steady cure was brought about.
 The remedy referred to Is pr. Caid- wells Syrup Pepsin. It has been on the market for over quarter of a century and has been popularized on its merits. by one person telling another. The fact that It's strongest supporters are women and elderly people-the ones most persistently yconstipated-makes 1t certain that the claims regarding 1t as a permanent cure for constipation have not bee exaggerated.
 It is not violent like cathartic pills,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Cretonne Furniture Cover.
 ingS

Tt Is surprising what a new and fresh appearance one can give a room by sim ply moving the furniture about a bit or changing it from one room to another" says Woman's Home Companion for April. Summer covers for the furniture of cretonne give very charrling look to the room These covers are fairly ex- per sfve to have made. but with care and ingenuity they can be made at home. Be sure the material Is straight when 1t Is cut, for any crookedness is fatal to good effect and makes the work look hopelessly home made. A paror done In ttis way with muslin curtains, and side curtains of the same cretonne as the crair coverings. would be very attractive. The sofa cushions are all covered with removable slips of cretonne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
DoLLY-ETTES
Love may laugh at Locksmiths but after Marriage it's as well to carry Latch-key.

materials like swiss, 1t is often I easier 10 take warm iron and ttenn down by the eve. which is gene accurate for long distances. This
 s4.e. esulls in many cases than met ing. as a wiry swiss will slip in spi you when VOL attempt to measure curately for a deep hem or tuck.
 Your sewing machine will last To and run more easily if. especially working on wooden goods, you clean the feed plate. Take out the screw holds it down and lift 1t off, then wi long pin pick out the lint and clear needle slot. Yod will be amazed at amount of lint that can accumulate t and when you have replaced the and the screw at the increased efficl of the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Er mans heart is built on de automobile plan, Honey Chile, but hits CT pity dat dey aint no sentimental Garage by Life's Wayside whar he kin git CT new supply of emotions, purchase CT new thrill CT patch up CT exploded ideal.
 '.....-.......s.......,.. .................... chiffon under a floating panel of lace Or brilliant boise embroidered at the belt. the bright Hungarian wool being used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

salts or waters, but operates a without griping and without sho} the system It contains tonic pr| ties that strengthen the stomach bowel muscles so that in time medl of all kinds can be dispensed witt nature is again solely relied| Among the legions who testify to facts are MT. ]. N. Mccoy, Egypt and Mary V. Sweden. Wilczinskf, and they always have a bottle of the house, for 1t Is a reliable la3 for all the family from infancy t| age.
 Anyone wishing to make a tri| this remedy before buying 1t in thd uiar way of a druggist at fifty cen one dollar a large bottle (family home free of charge by simplyl dressing Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 405 VI ington st.. Monticello. III. Your and address on a postal card will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
A Warning to Others

Her lips he kissed. And cried. "Oh, bliss,' The maiden hissed. You'll pay for this,' She spoke the truth, II is fatal frolic Laid low the youth With painters eolie
 -Youngs Magazine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

tc Led was the solution of many a nur- sery problem in the good old days.
 Of course a girl ought to marry-some- time-but he's inclined to believe that a few years of training. business or cler- ical, Is as admirable and valuable a prep afetion for life for the girl as it is for the boy, If even only upon the principle that Oliver Wendell Holmes suggested, when he declared that young ministers ought to have "a sort of mild course in iniquity' between graduation from the theological seminary and their acceptance oe call.
 'The Cause of Woman has an eloquent champion in the eminent Dr. Hutchinson.
 Some of the things that he says burn with almost Suffragist Fire.
 Certainly he's for the New Woman"
 lie has unbounded enthusiasm in what she may do for the race.
 In concluding hls article he says that when woman Is once set at liberty freely and voluntarily to choose wifehood and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
The Age-Herald's Cuisine
POTAGE FLoRENTINE.

TUIAGE FIURENIINE.
 Take some light consomme. then add some carrots. leeks and turnips which have been cut round about the size of q quarter of a dollar and half cooked in butter: salt slightly, then add 10 this few chicken necks, three ounces of Ger man barley, cook 45 minutes and add spin- ach leaves; cook for five minutes longer; add butter to finish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

which they were originally intended. They can be used in treating other Yege- tables besides potatoes, and are of great assistance in preparing quince and peach marmalades and any preserves that are not acid. The best utensl of this kind costing $2.50. stands in a frame that fast ems over the edge of a table ll.e the pat ented meat choppers. Ii also has a band al ound the sieve which prevents splash ing, an annoyance one often has to endure from cheap ricers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
My Lady Modish

Many of the blouses which are worn under coats have lace ruffles at the wrist.
 Some of the newest coats show the side fastening some with single button at tie waistline and others in Russian fash ion, fastening from the shoulder.
 The new brocades are soft as chiffon and rich as velvet and in the stiffer grade are shot with gold and silver threads. These are sometimes yelled with mous- seine, which may offer q contrast in color as well as in fabric.
 Smart women in Paris are wearing, with simple black tailored suits, blouses of black and white net White gloVes boots with white kid tops and black and white hats complete a charming 'magpe" ap- pearance.
 White lingerie froeks have a note of color this season in a film of yellow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Needlework Notes

To prevent the lace yoke of an evening dress from being soiled by contact with the skin. line the yoke by hand with a piece of chiffon. When soiled by per- spiration this is easily ripped out and q clean piece substituted.
 When turning in hems on wiry or sheer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
In Kansas

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 According to a Kansas paper an bator burned up and incidentally stroyed the owners home. endangt the lives of the inmates.
 But where was the State Incul Inspector. and why wasn't the incur provided with more standpipes and g matic sprinklers?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

motherhood as her highest triumph, her pIoudest accompaniment and her greatest farpiness-not merely driven to it as Il means of livelihood; when in order to tLlfll this lofty aim, she Is free and en- couraged to deylop to the highest possible degree all her powers of mind and body and soul to enter into every field, both public and private, that Is necessary for the perfect carrying out of her mission; to choose in the fullness of her woman rood and her judgment her husband without pressure or interference, and to be faithful to him-then. and not until then, shall we discover and realize the full possibilities of development and per lection of the human race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
A Sunday Thought

believe that Virtue shows quite as well in rags and patches as she does in purple and fine linen.-Dickens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
To Keep in Trim

"I don't know how you manage to keep yourself in such good order said the new office girl to the Old Hand.
 We'll said the old Hand. q get things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
A Bridge Scandal

Upon the tables cloth of green The Trey of Diamonds lay, II lured the Knave; he loved the Queen; For her he took the Trey. To him the Queen of Diamonds said, Make haste, my darling Jack, Ano fly with me!"-And off they fled In spite of all the Pack. The King pursued; alert and quick, He slew them with his mace. And that's the way he turned the Trick, For no one held the Ace.
 Arthur Guiterman in Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Whether or not all the things that Dr. Hutchinson says are true, we women would like to believe they are.
 He's the Original encourager'' and with such mark as he's set for us it would be a most unappreciative woman who re- fused to try to reach it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
DOLLY SEES HOW DIR. WOODS HUTCHINSON WOULD CONVERT AN "ANTI'
  Not We Would Like Believe Were Never
 Many Real Homes To

Do you recall one of the "old maiii teroines of Miss Jane Austen's Sense and Sensiblity," who remarks some where in that delicious book:
 "Of course. Mamma woman of 26 can never hope to feel or 70 inspire affection again. os 'e N 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

White lingerie frocks have a note of color this season in film of yellow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
LEGAL

County. Kansas. by the above named
plaintiff, Bess Nichols, and that you must
answer the petition filed by the said
plaintiff in said cause on or before the
oath day of October, 1912, or the said petit
ton will be taken as true. and judgment
rendered against you accordingly divorce
ing said plaintiff from you, the said de-
fednant, and awarding to her the owner
ship, title and possession of the personal
property now in her possession and under
her control.
j. ]. SCHENCK,
Attorney for said Plaintiff.
[SeaLl
Attest: C. w BOWa1R
Clerk District Court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
MISCELLANEOUS.


REMOVED.
CHIVERS old reliable Topeka Steam
DYE Works has removed to a larger and
more convenient office, No. 118 West 9Th
ST.. two doors west of the Columbian
Building, where they have the whole
ground floor. There are 43 gasoline clean
ing shops now in Topeka, but only one
REAL. cleaning and dying shop, and that
is CHIVERS, lis West 9Th st. Estab-
lshed years over half a century. They
do NOT clean with gasoline, because
gasoline DON'T clean clothes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
FOR RENT--HnIl2ES.

FOR RENTS room modern house, 1918
Fillmore, $780,. 5 room cottage, modern
except heat. 1914 w. 5th, $21. Phone 526.
FOR RENT-43o Fillmore, r. cottage,
modern. Phone 2661 White.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR TRADES, 900 equity in residence on
Summer ave-; also Overland auto Want
residence for both, or lots for auto. Phone
1884 n 1.
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LEGAL
First published in The Topeka State
Journal Thursday, Sept 5, 1871

lFirst published in The Topeka State
Journal Thursday, Sept. 5. 1921
In the Probate Court of Shawnee County.
Kansas.
In the Matter of the Estate of Anna ].
Tiff, Deceased.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTI. ENENT.
Creditors and all other persons interest
ed in the aforesaid estate, are hereby
notified that on the 7th day Of October
1912. said day being the first Mondsv 81
said month and the first day of the Oc-
tober, 1912, term, shall apply to the
Probate Court sitting at the Court House
in the, City of Topeka, Shawnee Cornf,-
Kansas for a. full and final settleme1f
of said estate and for an order Of the
Court finding and adjudging who are The
heirs of Anna ]. Tiff. deceased.
SUSAN LEONARD,
administrators Executor.
First published in The Topeka Sfsto
journal September Is. 19l2.l
State Of Kansas.
Executive Department.
wa PROCLAMATION.
hereby offer reward of One Thousand
Dollars ($l, 10000 to any person who shall
within thirty 500 days discover and pre-
sent to me a certain safe, scientific
practicals and demonstratfve cure for the
dlsease which is now causing such dread
full fatality among horses in Kansas.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF 1 have
hereunto subscribed my name
and caused to be affixed the
LSeal1 Great Seal of the State of
Kansas. Done at Topeka this
9th day of September, 1912
w. r. STUBBS, Governor.
By the Governor:
CHAS. II. SESSIONS.
Secretary of State.
By ]. T. BOTKIN,
Asst. Secretary of State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
LOST and FOUND.

LOST-Gold brooch pin with picture of
father and son set in frame. Finder
please phone 25I5 White or bring same to
SO t1lITnore and receive reward.
LOST-Bicycle, right peddle broken all
but bolt. Reward. Call 403 W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

FOR EXCHANGES Strictly modern 8
room house, fine location, 1880. Want
farm. Good 3 room cottage in Concordia,
Kan, $3.50. Want automobile. 80 acre
farm Coffey county, Kansas. Want city
property.
MARIoN sHELDEN, 61s West 10th Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

I MADE S5e, coo in five years with a small
mail order business; began with IS. Send
for free booklet. Tells how. Heacock.
BIS Lockport, n. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
WANTED MALE HELP.

WANTED-Ten men to wheel brick;
steady work. Capital City Yards. west
of asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

YOUNG MAN for amateur Photographic
work; references required. Lock Box
"a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
E:GAI.

First Published in The Topeka state
Journal Thursday, Sept. Il. 1921
In the District Court of Shawnee County,
Kansas.
Bess Nichols, Plaintiff,
Lloyd Nichols. Defendant.
No. 1854.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
The State of Kansas to the above named
defendant, Lloyd Nichols:
You will take notice that you have been
sued in the District Court of Shawnee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

HAVE MORE LAND than I want, would
like to trade part of it for a general
merchandise or hardware stock. B. j.
Unruh Box 328 Hillsboro. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
EXCHANGE

s1,10O equity, brand new bungalow and
cash for small cottage. 5057 Black. 143
Logan ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
COUNTRY HOME FOR SAIL

Five acres, close in, gravel road, first
class improvements, good WELL abundant
fruit. Reasonable for quick sale. Phoho
21S0 K 9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
WaNTFO-FEMALE HELP.

GIRL for general house work; go home
nights. 1921 Harrison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
WANTED miscellaneous,

WANTED TO RENT-By 8 adults, modern
flat with heat furnished. 1889 Red.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

My $1,000 equity in a brand new 5 room
bungalow for sale for $500 or trade; in
cumbrance $500, payable $1140 monthly;
leaving city. Phone 505T Black. 143 Logan
ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

LAZY, DULL, unambitious fellow, cigar
cite smoker, wishes lucrative position.
Address ..Wait.'' care Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

TED-Experienced deliveryman; ref
ence required VIM. Green & Son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

WANTED-To buy a straight FIRST mort
gage of moderate amount on Topeka
city or Shawnee county real estate Cab
at 40 West Sixth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

First Precinct-Judges: A. R. Nulhol-
land, F. c. Spurrier, G.. Z. Rigby. Clerks:
John Doan, c. D. Greenwood Polling
place, 20S w. 9Th avenue, Excelsior Cycle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

wANTED-Dining room girl Holiday
hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

Neutrality-suspicious. alteration help OIL
coats and dresses Greenbaum Co, so
Kansas ave.
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EuRRLER.

JOHN PETRzILEK. the only practice,
furrier in Kansas. 127 w. 7th, Topeka
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MONEY.

MONEY to loan on live stock pianos. or
guns typewriters, household goods ana
personal security. L. Biscoe. 523 Kan. ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-19

FOR sALE-Modern bungalow, rooms
bath and closets. 1889 Garfield Phone
1890 Ped
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UADERTAKING.

L. NJ. PENWELL. funeral director and
embaimer. T. e. Jones, Asst. First class
service. 508-5l0 quincy ST Telephone 1872
Phone 2s7. Day and Night
HAWLEY e. STEELE
. 'uneral directors and embalmers. lis East
9Th ave. Mrs. Robt. Steele. assistant
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WILL PAY not over SIS cash for good
used piano; give make and age. Piano,
care Journal.
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ATTORNEYS At Law.

HIRAM c. ROOT, Attorney at Law.
Abstract and Real Estate and Probate
law. 80 Columbian Bldg, Topeka.
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COLLEGE PLACE LOTS

4 corner lots on Huntoon and Plass, $40,
$500 cash, balance Dec. Is. This is just a
sample of the bargains in this addition.
see Schober at the Prudential Trust Co.
for others. Phone GA