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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14

I'VE have two classes of misfits
among u.s. he said. They tend to
discredit our business; they are the
| landshark and the curbstoner. The
| latter is almost invariably a knocker,
| a pessimist, a parasite, a thief; the
other is fake optimist, a base liar
a robber, and a disgrace to our pro-
fession. The curbstoner says that he
sells land at owners price, and then
stealthily watches your offices and
steals your customers, whom you have
perchance interested by the expendi-
ture Of large sums of money. The land
shark spends money lavishly in false
advertising matter. then herds his GUS
toner and shows him one tract of land
and sometimes sells him another
Let US make this the greatest or
ganization in the state of Kansas
Give US the man who will associate
with his competitors, and we will show
you man who is continuously and
vigorously working for his country's
best, interests. The man who refuses
to be sociable with a rival in business
for no reason whatever, other than
envy, is never found in the ranks of
the real boosters. ~
This association was a remarkable
success in its formation, and in the
last three years has grown in a phe-
nomenal manner. Without funds suf-
nclent to pay postage, without prestige,
anybody except the charter members.
we now have nearly 300 members and
have attracted the attention not only
OF the whole state of Kansas but of
other states and the nation. Your pres
1dent has delivered stereopticon lee
lures, importantly for Kansas and for
every county represented without
charge from which Kansas has receiv-
eo advertising from the Atlantic to the
racine ana from the Gulf of Mexico
far into the Dominion of Canada"
The address of welcome was delivered
at the morning session by Mayor J. B.
Billiard. The response was given by TT
B. Bell, mayor of Dodge City.
Speakers on the program for this af
ternoon were E. E. FrizeIl, of Larned
Charles l.. Simpson, of Kansas civ
Mo-, G. M. Glover, of Newton. and T
r. koontz, of Topeka, general passen-
ger agent of the Santa Fee. The session
Wednesday will be devoted to business.
This evening at seven o'clock a
banquet will be served for the mem
bers of the organization at the Elks
club. The banquet is complimentary to
new members. and old members with
receipt for 1912 and 1918 dues paid in
full.
Following is the banquet program:
Address of ToaStmaster, J. H. Little !
Lacrosse.
Some Points Kansas Real Estate
DSdleIS May wei fHlpndSlZe.' Hon.
F. D. Coburn, Secretary Kansas State
Board of Agriculture.
Needed Legislation" Chas. I. Zirlle. !
Garden City.
Further Development of Kansas"
Prof. H. J. Waters, President Kansas
College.
THE Banker and the Real Estate
Man." Senator S. n. Brewster, Troy.
THE Abstracter and the Real Estate
Man. Representative Clement L. Will
son, Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14
George Frost Is Married.

George P. Frost, who was Indicted
into the office of marshal of the coun-
ty court yesterday morning, paid a
visit to the Office of Probate Judge
Hugh MacFarland yesterday after
noon and secured a marriage license
Last night he vas married to Daisy
McAdoo.
The cexsnaony was performed by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14
JUDGE PORTER'S HOUSE
Badly Damaged by Fire Early This
Morning.

An hour after midnight an alarm rang
in at the fire department from 927 West
ern avenue. the home of Justice Silas
Porter. Fire companies and responded
Immediately, and found the roof of the
large two-story dwelling shot with flames
The chief and his followers fought their
way into the living room of the Porter
house, which was choked with smoke
Chemicals were used extensively, and it
was ascertained the blaze started in a
fireplace of the first story. The Gra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14
Wakeeney Men in Race for Office.

Wakeeney, the county seat OF IresO
county. is after two offices by the aid of
the national and state Democratic ad-
-ninistrations. John W. Phares desires
position on the board of control, and w:
y. Larabee aspires to the appointment O.
deputy revenue collector Both are tttei
for the positions they wish, being well
recommended, and having held county
cffines IN an entirely satisfactory manncr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14
GAYLORD Editor Is Here on Visit.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Meadows OF Cay
lord KAN are spending several days IN
Topeka Mr.. Meadows is owner and pub
Usher of the Gaylord Sentinel and the
Ceoar Enterprise. He and his wife
cupied front seats at the inaugural excr-
cises and attended the reception at the
state house last evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14

Patron-What took you SO long with my
eggs? Waiter-Pardon the delay sir; but
they were mislaid.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-14

Rev. j. W. Waldron at the home of
the latter, $40 North Park avenue.
NJ. and Mrs. Frost are both well known
in Topeka.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
The "Happiness Promoter" Makes
the Best Investment of All
Far Reaching and Intelligent Charity-Each One Us Has
Some Capital Begin With in Life and Depends Upon
the Way We Use it Whether it Declares Dividend
By DOLLY DALRyMPLE

'If Sally Whitfield were man." Miss
Petunia Angel-face was saying the other
day, shed be called Promoter. AS It
is, she's only a very kind woman whose
charity is far-reaching and intelligent" 7"
Angela asked casually what special
charity Mrs. Whitfield was interested in.
mo special one" the spinster replied
'"'he fact is, | doubt whether she has
ever belonged to charity organization
In her whole life time, but she is doing
nore good than whole bodies of well
meaning ladies banded together for ends
less far-rsaching than hers"
We'll" Angela said quite interested,
what for instance are some of the
things she does2 Wasn't 1t she who did
so much for Nancy oldfield in New York
last year2'
The same,p Miss Petunia replied. She
is the one who does very much for every
body who comes her way
Nancy told me- Angela continued,
that Mrs. Whitfield introduced her to
all the people she wanted to know, and
she came away feeling that she had been
given an insight into the very best Of
New Yorks life In fact, she did really
get more out of her six weeks visit than
any girl 'I ever knew, and she said it
was all because >of the Introduction you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
The Best Cough Syrup is
Easily Made at Nome
Costs Little and Acts Quickly.
Money Refunded II 1t Fails.

This recipe makes a pint of cough
syrup, and saves you about $500 as COM
pared with ordinary cough remedies. 1t
stops obstinate coughs--even whooping
cough--in q hurry, and is splendid for
sore lungs. asthma, Group, hoarseness
and other throat troubles.
~ pint of warm water, and stir for 2
cents WORTHY in a pint bottle, and add
every one, two or three hours. Tastes
good.
This takes right hold of a cough and
gives almost instant relief. It stimu-
1ates the appetite, and is slightly laxa-
tive--both excellent features.
Pinex, as perhaps you know, is the
most valuable concentrated compound of
Norway white pine extract, rich in
guaiacol and the other natural healing
pine elements.
No other preparation will do the work
of Pinex in this recipe, although strained
honey can be used instead of the sugar
syrup, if desired.
Thousands of housewives in the United
States and Canada now use this Pinex
and Sugar Syrup recipe. This plan has
often been initiated, but the old success
low cost and quick results have made it
immensely popular.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or
money promptly refunded, goes with this
recipe. Your druggist has Pinex, or will
get it for you: If not, send to The
Pinex Co.. Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
MISS KELLY
IN HUNTSVILLE

Miss Maud Kelly has returned from
Huntsville where she assisted in the un-
yelling of a boulder erected to mark the
trail by which General Andrew Jackson
and his army passed through that city
on their way to New Orleans where the
battle of New Orleans was fought. The
| exercises were held in the Young Mems
Christian association rooms, which were
packed.
Here states the Huntsville Daily, Miss
Maude Kelly. president of the Alabama
Daughters of 1872. made a delightfully."-
historic speech, which was received With
unbounded applause. Miss Kelly was in
troduced by Hon Lawrence Cooper, who
took occasion to make several very APP
propriate remarks saying that he would
not attempt to make a speech, but Mr.
Cooper did before he hardly knew it. He
tol dthe audience of many of the daring
and thrilling deeds accomplished by that
noted historical character, Andrew jack
son. In introducing Miss Kelly, he said;
I'VE have with us today, a young lady,
whom the Daughters of 1872 have chosen
for their president in Alabama, and who
is one of the brainest and most delight
ful young girls | have ever known.
Miss Kelly was the guest of Mrs. Ben
Hunt and Mrs. Milton Humes while i'll
Huntsville. The triangle on which this
boulder stands was christened at the
exercises this morning. and will be known
as the jackson Trinagle.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14

"see Panama first is considered tine
proper motto for this years travel.
Those who have never visited the West
Indies are reminded that this is the last
winter for seeing the Panama canal, for
next summer the water will be turned in
and the big ditch will become for the
most part fair sized lake like any other
sheet of water; or, rather it will become
a double lake, the two parts of unequal
size being separated from each other by
the famous Cnlebra cut. When the water
is turned in, though the great work will
still be there and the traveller who steams
across the double lake and the narrow
passage will hardly realize the immensi-
~ of the labor so successfully brought
10 a conclusion.
Mr.. Fac Smith. Jr, will be accompanied
to Panama in a few days by quite party
of Birmingham folk and others are going
independently, all of them realizing the
value of seeing tho canal as 1t now is
In this weeks issue of Town and Country
some interesting suggestions are presented
for the traveller in the tropics and in the
south. A part of this might be needed by
those who are going from this balmy
cilne, tnouSh most Vi our peopie are te'ii
~ well prepared for climatic conditions
further south. The writer in the northern
journal states that in selecting clothes
necessary for southern trip, it is aston
1shing how much apprehension exists on
the subject of the climate of the semi
tropic in winter. Each year one GEES
tourists arriving at the different south
lard resorts In white suits and the light
est of attire. In many of the most de-
lfehtful of the winter cities there are
cold spells, lasting possibly only day or
two, damp. rainy and chilly weather.
The sun shines warmly for few hours in
the middle of the day, but there are many
mornings and nights when it is down.
right cold. 1t is not prudent, unless the
voyage extends TO the equator itself, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14

Granger went to New York to study mu-
sic, Mrs. Whitfield saw that she met the
musical people ana the right kind at that
She saw the girl taken lip by these neo-
pie and she saw her progress day after
day in her chosen profession. She did the
same thing for Anne Whitmore, who
went to study art. Sally Whitfield knew
from the beginning that Anne wasn't as
much intended in art as she pretended to
be, but that the real reason whe went to
New York was on account of the deadly
duh life she led at home and she was
dying and hungry and thirsty to meet in
tefestfng people and see something of the
world. She dabbled, it's true, in art, and
Mrs. Whitfield put her in with the artist
set in New York. and she did two or three
very creditable. pictures, but also Mrs.
Whitfield introduced her to a lot of love-
ly society folk who were very much
charmed with this pretty southern girl
and the result was that Anne came home
engaged to a stunning New York fellow
and she Is married now and enjoying life
in New York, where she has a beautiful
home and a delightful social position"
In other WORDS Mrs. Whitfield is Just
a bureau of Information" Angela sug-
gested
Call her what you will, she's the finest
woman and the cleverest I've ever known.
She's helped many a girl who wanted to
write to meet the big New York newspa-
paper people. and in several cases the re-
suit has been that the girls have been en-
gagged on the big New York newspapers
and have made good. She knows
everybody in every line in New
York and her word means something
when 1t goes with an Introduction. So
you catch what | mean? She's a promo
ter. She proonites art. music, literature,
journalism and friendships.
I'D call her mind of clearing house
of cleverness,' suggested Angela, face
tiously.
'She is Miss Petunia acquiesced," for
she puts the people who want something
in direct way of getting it,"
But she is so much better fitted to
carry on her promoting work in New
York than anywhere else" Angela Ven
tured.
There's where you are wrong, my
dear" Miss Petunia corrected. "If Sally
Whitfield had never left the little south
ern town she was born in, she'd be the
same busy person there. No one of us
lives life SO cut off from the rest of the
tunities as she has to help other people
tunities as she has tot help other people
and make their lives ricner. It's the hap
piness we give others that counts and the
happiness promoter is the best invest
ment of ALL"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14

not even then, to leave oVercoats and
woolen and flannel suits at home. AL
though linen ana duck and straw hats are
most comfortable, yet the most sensible
clothing is of moderate weight, such as
is worn in the climate of New York dur
ing the latter part of May and the first
days of June. And then it all depends
where the traveller is going. The majorl-
ty of men wear the same weight in under
clothing, summer and winter, and II IS
only few who Use anything heavier than
medium Those who have been to India,
follow the custom of many Englishmen,
in discardlng all but the lightest possible
weight, but never neglecting to wear q
band of flannel around the stomach and
intestines. In the pine belt region of the
Carolines and Georgia the air is dry,
but at Aiken and vicinity sometimes in
the early spring there will be rain with
east winds and again there have been light
falls of snow. Since the sun is so warm
and the sandy soil does not retain damp
ness, 1t would be out of the question to
wear anything but light weight homespns,
cheviots and fannels. In New Orleans
there have been "Northers as a disa-
greeable wind from the direction of the
Texas prairies is called, in February and
more than once ice and sleet in that
month, although by March l the trees are
all green in their vernal beauty. Both
dream of wearing straw hats and linnen
until late in April.
There are chill days in Panama in spring
and experienced travellers going to Peru
via the Isthmus and the west coast of
South America wear their northern spring
clothing until the day on which they cross
the equator.
Do not take TOO much luggage. but il
will be wiser, especially if the trip is made
to the West Indies and Panama and what
can be called semi-foreign places where
American necessities are luxuries, to pro-
vide yourself with articles which you may
need at any moment, such as soap,
matches. receptacles for keeping liquids
warm or cold toilet articles, a few simple
remedies in case of Illness, etc. These can
be packed in a small space, and although
absolutely unnecessary anywhere in the
United States or in the better known re-
sorts of the semi-tropics and tropics, and
on the ships, still you may find them
most usefud in out of the way places.
otherwise there is no necessity to burden
yourself with them. The secret of COM
fort in travelling is to eliminate the use
less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
MADAME PEySNER
LECTURES WEDNESDAY

Madame Pevsner who was introduced
Sunday afternoon to a large number OF
callers at the home of Mrs. j. Friedman,
president of the Council of Jewish Worn-
en-, and made a delightful impression
upon all who had this opportunity. has
consented to lecture tomorrow afternoon
to the cubwomen of Birmingham on
THE Status of Women the World Over
and the Importance of Equal Suffrage"
She will present her lecture at Clark and
Jones hall at $3.50 o'clock under the aus
pices of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage
association, who invite the women Of the
city, especially the clubw9men. to hear
her.
Nine. Pevsner is admirably fitted for a
discussion of the woman movement, since
she has visited the countries of the world,
studied conditions and knows the notable
women of many lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
kunyss

Into one-half cup of lukewarm milk stir
two teaspoonfuls of granulated sugar and
one-third of a yeast cake. When the yeast
cake is dissolved pour the mixture into
pint bottle with patent fastener, fill the
bottle two-thirds full of fresh milk
brought to the lukewarm point, shake
hard, and fasten the stopper securely in
place Leave in a warm room-the kitch-
en- is excellent for this purpose-until
the humyss begins to ferment well, then
put in the ice box until wanted. One
yeast cake will make there bottles of this
beverage, SO it is well to prepare at least
three bottles ut a time. tBy request OF
Mrs E. r. P.D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
OF INTEREST
'''..' TO WOMEN
eN go
Miss Duncan of Oklahoma
Makes Few Plain State
ments for Publication
in Interest of
Women

Chapel, okla.-"Please print this let
ar. writes Miss Mollie Duncan of this
place, .'as it may reach, and help, some
moor suffering woman.
For II years had been afflicted with
womanly troubles, and had tried diff
ferent treatments, but none of them
helped me any. 1 suffered so much 1
could hardly bear it.
had such drawing down pains, and
n pain in my side. Also headache and
those awful dizzy spells. / was very
weak, and could not be up at times. I
decided to try Cardui. the woman's
tonic. and VIII say am not sorry that
/ did. for it helped >me wonderfully. I
feel like an entirely new person. can
wash all day now and attend to my
household duties and not feel tired
when night comes
I intend to keep Cardui in the house
Just as long as ! live, for it has done
me so much good"
cardui is the ideal tonic remedy for
women. Its ingredients are especially
adapted for women's needs. 1t soothes
pain. helps weakness, nervousness,
dragging sensations, headache, back
ache and other symptoms of womanly
trouble.
Cardui is purely vegetable, and has
10 bad after-effects. Is good for young
and old.
Try Cardui.
N. B.-Write TO: Chattanooga Medi-
cine Co., Ladies. Advisory. Dept. Chat
5snSoga g. yogr case seh and 0 s4,paga book. Home
Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
Altitude of Bellingham

"Will you kindly tell me, as have been
seeking the information vainly. the eleva-
tion above sea level of the city of Beiing-
ham. Wash? More properly speaking,
should like to know the comparative
height of the country in that district be-
tween Bellingham and Mount Baker on
the east and British Columbia on the
north. | am going there for my health
and it must not be below 500 nor above
1900 feet to help my trouble MIR. IL.
Referred to those familiar with the COM
narrative altitude of the region indicated
bv our health seeking member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
Cement That Will Stick

A while ago the following query was
sent in TO the Corner and submitted to
the constituency at large: "Will you
kindly tell me what kind of cement
could get for my fish tank? The old ce-
ment is loosening and the shells got black
from rust, and rust is on the glass-oig
red patches. l shall appreciate 1t II you
can tell me the kind and where to get 1t.
An obliging correspondent replies
1--WE use cement with which letters are
mt on glass. iron, marble, wood or any
thing. It's a mixture of dry white lead
varnish, and oil. Ours being made by
machinery is better than If mixed by
hand. We have sold some to florists, ac-
"Pi
It is prompt, intelligent responses like
this that make the information bureau
worthy of the name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
Grapefruit Marmalade

One grapefruit, one lemon, one and
one-half pints OF water, one and one-half
pounds of sugar. Chip the fruit fine in
cluding the skin, but rejecting the fibrous
heart of the grapefruit and lemon. Add
the water and boil for one-half hour.
Add the sugar and boil for one-half hour
more. This recipe makes six glasses of
marmalade. tBy request of X. r. b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
ANNISTON PLANNING
FOR KIRMESS BALL

Admission, Ala, January 13.-(Special)-
As the result of a meeting held by An
nston social leaders last Saturday aft
ernoon, a magnificent Kirmess carnival
and ball have been assured for Annis-
ton, to be given few days before Lent,
Over 200 children will take part in the
carnival at the new Mobile theater and
will hold their first rehearsal at the Ala
bama hotel Wednesday afternoon of this
week.
The ball at the Country club will be
under the direction of Mrs. Edmond
Leighton Tyler, who was one of the
chaperones at the Kirmess in Atlanta
last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
In Search of Old Friend

''Your Corner accomplishes so much
1t may help me to tfind an old friend
have not seen her in over 20 years. Then
she was Mrs. Milton Brooks, living in
Brooklyn. ! hope this may meet her
eye or the eye CT some one who knows
her address for the sake of auld lang
syne. KATHERINE #. I.
We have tackled harder cases than
this of the same kind and won out" to
the comfort and happiness of long sew
cred friends. Referred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
To Remove Alcohol Stain

s.I<indly tell me if you know OF any way
to remove stains from piano caused by
alcohol? " ~
The stains are white, like marks made
by serving hot dishes upon polished wooa.
Treat them with camphorated OIL sueh
as druggists sell and doctors prescrlpe
for sore throat. Wiring out a soft flannel
In the oil and rub into the spots all the oil
they will take up. Finally cover with oll
and turn pan over them to exclude the
dust, letting the oil sink into the wood.
AFTER six hours polish with chamoise skim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
Queries for Readers

could you kindly informe me Where
could locate a poem called Life Is Fun
nv pronosition After All'' The first lire
goes. Did you ever sit and ponder, sit ana
think, etc?' j; !. o. ,,,
IT am a Camp Fire Girl and should IKE
IN know If any Of your readers happen 10
know the American translation OF 'kus-
tata.' Il
Both of these queries are referred TO
readers, who may be able to answer one
or both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
ANNISONIANS PAY
NEW PRIVILEGE TAX

Admission, Ala, January 1s.-tSpecial.)-
Citizens almost without exception are
paving the new sanitary privilege tax
fixing a charge of 50 or a penalty for
failure to clean up premises in Admission,
according to Mayor J. L. Wikle. The
tax is optional. but unless it is paid each
individual tenant or householder is re-
quired to clean rp his own premises once
week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
How to Clean Corduroy

II have pink corduroy dancing 1roeh
which has become soiled. Would you be
so kind as to let me know how l may
clean il at home? GERihuDh ..
Mix together equal quantities of ether
grain alcohol and gasoline. Shake TO an
emulsion and sponge the gown, oreadth
by breadth, with the mixture. DRY in the
sun and air. Exchange the sponges OFTEN
for clean during the process, Try the e1-
feet of the emulsion upon a hlt OF the STUN
before attacking the whole garment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-14
Beads From White "Material,

please tell me how to make beads from
white material that gets really hard?
They are made on the same plan as he
rose beads. These beads are colored with
water colors. MRS. w. w. p"
The process of making dark colored
beads from rose petals has been de-
scribed in full several times in the Corner.
l am utterly at loss to know what is
meant by your reference to white ma
terial' that may be wrought into beads
ION the same plan" Can correspondents
throw light upon the subject?