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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
HEREDITY.

Is there such a thing as heredity :?
asks H. Fielding Hall, in the September
Atlantic. and he continues: A father
has blue eyes and so has his son. Is
there a special energy or force that did
this? Suppose his son has brown eyes
did heredity stop acting? Was 1t. so
to speak. turned on? That Is absurd.
The forces which caused the boys eyes
In one case to be like the fathers and
in the next case unlike were the s-me.
No one doubts that. No new force or
energy had been introduced.
Heredity therefore is not a thing in
itself. 1t has no existence in fact; it
denotes no constant actual living force.
1t is simply q noun derived from the
adjective hereditary. Hereditary means
handed down from parent to child.
simply that and netting more. An
estate is hereditary. The brown eyes
were as truly hereditary as the blue.
no more. no less. AZ all life proceeds
from life. all life in every detail II he
|reditary. Try to realize and be certain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
Jayhawker lots

A man has to be blind to . good
many things in order to be proud Of
himself, insists the Miami Republican.
Never judge mans generosity by
the price he pays for his cigars, adj
vises the Council Grove Guard. Look
at his wife's hat.
There are those who favor better
government, points out the Marysville
Advocate-Democrat. provided that 1t
won't cost anything.
A timely hint. from the Alma En-
terprtse: You have q legal right to
shoot ducks now but not quail. Keep
that in mind and do not be caught at
it.
A few months ago. says the Alta
Vista Journal. we bought q half dol
lars worth of sugar because the uuan-
tity was SO large. and now we buy q
quarters worth because the price Is
SO large.
Hens do not quit scratching because
the worms are scarce, observes the
Abilene Reflector. In that respect
they show an intelligence superior to
man. who often relaxes his energies
because business happens to be quiet.
little wood ecker received a Sc
we're thraShing from the parent bird
one day last week for being too init
mate with human beings. relates the
Waterville Telegraph. The little fell
low was clinging to the side Of a tree
and busily eating the ants which came
up the trunk. Geo. r. Hall decided
the bird was thirsty so caught and
gave it a drink. Several times during
the day Mr.. Hall returned and car
ried the bird to the water pan. The
last time on replacing the woodpecker
back on the tree the mother bird came
in sight. AS soon as Mr.. Hall had
stepped aside she proceeded to give
to her young one q severe thrashing
of several minutes duration. Now it
is impossible to catch tho bird any
more.
Candidates for office are numerous
these days and the campaign in GER
tain sections Ii becoming strenuous,
says the Troy Chief. It Is said that
two well known candidates were can
wasting the country a few days ago.
Both happened on the same road, a
short distance apart. The hindmost
one called at a certain house, when a
bright little girl came to the door.
Sissy. will you please bring me a
drink of W. ter 20 which she did quick
ly. Then he gave her some candy and
said. did the man just ahead Of me
give you candy?" Eyes. SIR Then
he gave her nickel and said, Did
he give you money!" Eyes, sir, he
gave me ten cents" Then picking her
up he kissed her and said, Did he
kiss you?" Yes. sir. ana he kissed
ma, too"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
QUAKER AfEDrrATroNs.

EFrom the Philadelphia RecorAl
A woman has to be In trainina 20 CO.
complain anything even ~ . .social
climber.
NJ matter how good the ruadbed may
be, tie ties OF matrimony are apt to
spread.
There seems to be quite q difference be-
tween a friend in need ana = needy
friend.
Tho vaudeville actress always wants to
head tho bill. She doesn't much care
who foots II.
When . woman ID always at her hus-
bands heels It naturally makes him feel
like kicking.
Wigg-"Bjones is completely wrapped
up in his wife, WagH-"Not only wrap
ped up. but tied"
Some people are never satisfied with
their castles in the air. They always
want to be adding wings.
Blobbs-.At any rate. you must admit
that the kaiser 10 . great fighter. -
Slobbs-'sure. So Is Jack Johnson
The great trouble about lendinng Q man
money to tide him over II that he doesn (
always come up with the tide.
Death u no respecter Of persons. Many
q man kills himself making q fortune In
order that his son may XIII himself spend
ing It.
Dead men tell no tales.'' quoted the
Wise Guy. mo wonder . widow finds 4
such an easy matter to marry again.
suggested the Simple Mug.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

him to ~ eoated a1eo. .Torxivu ~
|a3l Mr.. Leonard We ere = lot Of
geooe. They say artists and musicians
are crazy. It must b truos' she
dghed- Il teach v1olin.~
Nov We'ro getting 70 business =
aid 0r. Leonard. taking . bill roll
from his pocket and PRODUCING . pa
Per. Il am treasurer for the Knick-
erbocker Art club ana came to inform
your sister that her picture has won
dr1e prize in the competltion. WIN
yoo please give her the checl for =
thousand dollars!''
Annette, speochleoB with mortifca.
tion. stared 1t him pitifully. He rose
ana put the paper into her han6s.
She was really the most Gaming eiri
he had ever seen. He looked from her
to the dtngy walls Of the room, then
hack again.
II must be going, Miss Burleieh.
Let mo tell you nrst, however. that I
en1oyed this afternoon immensely
little 1t your expense, I'm afraid. ana
apologize. TO make up for II, let nae
write or zee Mr.. CRIMSON for you and
instgt upon repairs. And--and may ]
come In person and make my report %
Annette laughed suddenly. She wa
more bewitching then ever. ssIf you
can ever forgive us-ms, Mr.. Leon
ard III try to be extra nice when
you como back-to make your report
Yea, certainly you may come. g.
tcopyright. 1914. by the MCCLURE
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Kansas is fortunate in having many
localities where there is plenty Of water
under ground and of easy access for
agricultural purposes. A preliminary
survey of Pawnee county alone, for in
stance. shows more than $4,000 acres of
land where water lies beneath the sur
fAce at depths ranging from to so feet.
Irrigation plants will make this. and
countless other sections OF the state
similarly favored. independent Of the
Kansas rainfall hat is inclined to be
% flclkle. and oecially in the central
and western sections the state. AZ
u matter Of fact. the agricultural possi-
htlittes Of Kansas have. merely been
scratched.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
IFrom the chicago News.l

IFrom the Chicago NOVEL;
Some people seem to be tireless in max
ing others tired.
Gratitude for one favor ID often . COW
ert bid for another.
Even tainted money is apt to have one
or more strings to It.
Valuable experience II the kind you can
exchange for real money.
It's awfu1ly hard for some of us to find
thoughts to fit our words.
A woman likes to get into society 30
that she can help keep others out.
There seems to be more blockheadD In
the world than wooden legs.
A judge may not be In favor OF hang
Ing even II he does suspend . sentence.
No. Alonxo. q woman isn't necessarily
homefy because she II fond OF her home.
How = woman can hate . decollete
gown II she IL not built SO she looks good
in one!
II man admires q woman she recipro-
Gates to the extent Of admiring his good
taste.
Time may be money. but some men
blow In lot of coin in vain effort to
have good time.
Perhaps many = man who boasts Of his
honesty would go lame II an opDoEtnnity
worth while was to knock at his door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
A LESSON.

Think! How helpless we are when
we do not help each other, writes John
A. Sleicher, in Leslie's.
Demagogues tell labor 1t il indie
pendent Of capital and the farmer that
he is Independent Of the banker. The
demagogue says that capital must have
labor or it will die. that the world
must have the products OF the farm or
it will starve.
But what happened to the enormous
crop of wheat and to our accumu1a-
lions Of cotton when the European
war broke out? We found ourselves
without facilities for transportation.
and the cotton growers and the wheat
raisers were in a dilemma.
There was plenty of cotton and
wheat, but no American ships to take
them to market. and if ships had been
provided. funds were not at hand by
which payments could be made.
The monetary exchanges were
clogged, gold was at a high premium.
1t was necessary to call in the bankers
and get them to unravel the tangle
and adjust the differences. 1t was
necessary to get the shippers to pro-
vide the ships and the bankers the
money as well as the farmers the
wheat and cotton.
What an impressive lesson Of mans
helplessness when he stands alone.
What a complete answer to the sophis-
tries Of the demagogue-the great
| trouble breeder of our day and genera
! ton, the one evil spirit that has done
more to undermine patriotism and to
destroy prosperity than anything else
A bitter lesson is being taught to
some of the people Of the United States
"a lesson of costly experience. May
| it be well learned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

of this: it win prevent you from falling
into errors. It il commonly said, for
instance, that certain qualities are he
reditary and others not. For instance.
IL genius suddenly appearing Of COM
monplace rrogenitors in said not to be
hereditary. But q genius n born. 30
he must be hereditary in the true
sense: genius IL not acquired.
Thus in common usage the word
hereditary is abused and twisted into
meaning something 1t does not mean.
namely, q tendency IN children to re-
produce the more or less unusual quail
ties Of parents. 1t IL assumed that
there IL such . general tendency. But
it has never been proved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
From, Other Pens
THE TRUCE OF PATRIOTISM.

THE TRUCE OF PATRIOT4S1d.
President Wilson's appeal TO both
sides in the Colorado fuel strike viii
be unreservedly indorsed and mentally
signed by millions Of thoughtful Amer
leans. Many are asking themselves.
NO doubt, why the appeal has been SO
long in coming. The answer probably
II that the tentative basis for the adj
tustment Of the strike" had to DO
worked out carefully. and that tho
president has had other important
things to keep his mind and pen un-
usually busy. In effect the appeal Is
for q truce Of patriotism. This IL no
time for stubborn and selfish insist
ence on legal rights or punctilio. No
sacrifice Of principle is demanded OF
either side. The tentative basis seems
in every way reasonable and fair. Its
rejection would produce most pain
full impression. Let us not forget that
a great railroad strike was averted
few weeks ago by an appeal to the
public spirit Of the carriers. An ex-
ample was then given which no cor
poration or interest can afford to dis
regard. The European war spells bur-
dens and losse sto our people as well
as fresh opportunities. Domestic peace
and industrial harmony and solidarity
are essential The nation has the
moral right to demand compromise
and concession of industrial belliger-
ents. and tho president has spoken for
the nation.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
Kansas Comment
RAILROADS NEED. AID.

One Of the great problems before
the American people today = the rail-
roads. They have been tho plaything
Of the politicians for. years. but now
~ will have to get down to businees
and stop lighting tho railroads -Four
million people in Americas are bona
flde investors In railroad securities
ana fifteen million people are Indirect
~ interested BY holding insurance pol
fcies and being depositors in savings
banks. These constitute the large
holders Of railroad securities NIL
lions Of dollars worth Of railroad 80
curitfes that are held outbide Of the
United States are now being thrown
ON the market on account OF the war
and unless they are taken mp by our
own people ana money provided for
future DEVELOPMENTS tho railroads viii
be crippled and the business Of the
country win suffer for want OF railroad
facilities. Tho government must a.
sist the railroads. In every possible
way.-Leavenworth Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

you shall have It," said the fairy.
waving Eer wand. and there was the
rosebush full Of white roses standing
ON one side Of Elsa's door.
What IS your second wish?' asked
the fairy.
IT want a red rosebush on the other
side" replied Elsa
The fairy waved her wand q second
time and there on the other side Of the
door was q bush Of red roses.
And your third WISH" said the fairy.
what 10 that?"
IT wish that they might always
bloom" said Elsa.
1T IL granted said the fairy, and
che waved her wand over the bushes
three times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
Journal Entries

II time were always money more peo-
pie would be +wealthier.
Human beings are often no meaner
than they have occasion to be.
Folk usually brag only about their
relatives who live In distant parts.
Trying to fool everybody is as i'm
possible at 1t is to please everybody.
=
The man who lets well enough alone
makes the way easier for the fellow
who doesn't.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

A fusion Of the Bull Moosers and the
Democrats in Pennsylvania on a guber-
Material candidate is exceedingly APP
propriate but entirely unnecessary. as
far as the Democrats are concerned.
Wherever the Progressive party is &C.
tive on it's own hook a Democratic sue
cess is almost certain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Kansas. as was to have been expect
dreds OF horses she his recently sold
for war purposes will bear some of the
heaviest burdens OF the struggle.
Armies cannot do much without horses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

More evidence of the wisdom and
efficiency Of Republican policies is to
be found in the decision of the Demo-
cratic statesmen at Washington to lay
aside their highly original plans to
provide emergency revenue by taxing
freight. soft drinks, ETC.. and frame a
''war tax" measure along the lines
that were adopted by the Republicans
during the Spanish-American war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Topeka is sincerely appreciative of the
generous patronage of her fair by many
visitors who came from all over Kansas
and from other states as well. And
every possible effoi will be made dur
ing the next twelve months to develop
= fair for next year that will surpass in
every way the one just closing. and
which has been the recipient Of so much
conn m erda tion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Sir Lionel Garden. a former British
minister to Mexico. has exploded again.
He calls it a shame that the American
troops have been withdrawn from
Vera Cruz. This time. though, he
may not be talking through his hat.
Is has been his won't But time alone
will tell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE. ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal II . member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegrap report Of that great news or
ganlxation for the exclusive afternoon
publication In Topeka.
The news il received in The State JouX'-
nal building over wires for thiA sole pure
pose. = -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Quite considerable gain in the regis
traticn in the Topeka schools over what
it was a year ago indicates an increas-
ing population in the city, despite the
efforts Of the local assessors to make it
appear otherwise,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

England will be sure to put gag on
Sir Lionel Garden. her former minister
to Mexico. as soon as she can get her
hands on him. Thia having to apollo
gize every once in a while for the utter
ances Of an irresponsible diplomat
doesn't set we'll with any nation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Surely 1t will take years to rehabili-
tate the territory that the armies Of
Germany and the Allies are fighting
over back and forth. It must be entire
" devastated by this time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Relief IT the changed conditions in
France has set Lond~l feasting again
and filed the + -aters, 'es the New
York World, and it adds: This must be
cheering news to the hungry boys in the
frenches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

General Funston is on the spot. His
suggestion that there be no undue haste
III the evacuation Of Vera Cruz and that
1t should not be brought about before
October 10, Is entitled to the serious
consideration of the authorities at
WASHINGTON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

Titled gentlemen in European coun-
tries are subjected to a 1t Of criticism
ar made light Of in times Of peace
But it is a noticeable fact that in times
Of war they get to the front in a hurry
and their names are prominent in every
list Of killed and injured that is issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19
THE TWO ROSEBUSHES.

Once upon Z. time there was q little
girl who lived all alone in little house
at the ec--a CT wood. Ter name was
One day = fairy came TO her and said:
ELSA. will give you three wishes be-
cause you are q good little girl. What
will they be?"
IT want a white rosebush on ono side
Of my door," replied Else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

The backbone Of Kansas summer
seems to be O tougher proposition to
break than the better-known backbone
of winter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

How Kansas-like. July weather puts
in an appearance during the middle of
September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

In picking = horse for speed. one
Topeka sport always chooses one with
. name similar to that Of some police
court freQuenter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-19

At tho baby show, one woman de-
clared that she was not going to take
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-04

Theodore Daniels has been assist
ing Webb Rosa in fixing his kitchen
the past few days.
Miss Amanda Ginapp is staying al
the Ray Runkle home at present
Mrs. Peter Rosa is quite poorly at
this writing.
Herman Pankow and family NOV
ed to the Kopel farm south of Os-
sian.
Miss Eta Stevens spent Thursday
afternoon at the Theodore Daniels
home.
Mesdames Boyle, Schultz and
Brockman of Ossian were guests OF
Mrs. Henry Boeckman one day last
week.
Ray Runkle sawed wood for Char
ley Daniels Saturday.
Isaac Duff is quite poorly at this
writing.
Mrs. Henry Boeckman is some bet
ter at this writing.
George Cooper and sisters have
moved to their new home in Ossian
on Fisher ave. Henry Nesset moved
on the George Cooper farm and Mr..
Hickman has moved on his farm va
Gated by Mr.. Nesset.
Miss Nellie Daniels has been on
the sick list the past week, but is i'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-04

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sersland were
DEBORAH callers Saturday.
Mr.. Conrad Cornelusen of Hum
bolt, Iowa came for a visit with
friends and relatives in this vicinity
Miss Blanche Rathbun of Ossian
spent few days of last week with
her sister, Mrs. Charley Daniels.
Mrs. Joe Ehler called at Theodore
Daniels Sunday afternoon.
Miss Regina Meyer spent Friday
and Saturday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Louie Meyer in Ossian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson de-
parted for their new home near Tay-
Tor, Wis, Friday. Miss Mabel REX
ward accompanied them for visit.
Mr.. Henry Herman who assisted
his brother Tony in moving to Du-
buque returned to his home Friday.
Mr.. John Murphy of Ossian passed
through this vicinity one day last
week enroute to Frankville where
he visited relatives.
Mrs. Fred Gerleman and children
of south of Ossian spent several
days of last week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boeckman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Meyer of Os-
sian were guests at the Henry Bo-
eckman home one day last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-04

Joe Ehler was guest of his moth
er, Mrs. Ehler near Festina Saturday
Joseph Boeckman of Ossian spent
Friday and Saturday with Alfred
Ehler.
DR.. J. A. Juen of Ossian made
several professional calls in this vi
cinity the past week
John Moen and family of south OF
Ossian have moved on his farm in
this vicinity.
Mr.. Henry Boeckman is suffering
with rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Rathbun OF
Ossian spent Friday at their daugh-
ter's, Mrs. Charley Daniels.
Miss Lila Jones spent Saturday
night with Mrs. l.. d. Burrows, who
is on the sick list.
Mr.. Mat Wiltgen who has been
working for Charley Daniels the past
two months, returned to his home in
Ossian today.
Nj. Earnest Halse of DEBORAH came
today to work for Charley Daniels
this season
Last Saturday during the wind
storm, Will Duff's wind mill was
blown over.
Harold Spaun is working for Ed
Youman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-03-04

proving at this writing.
Fred Gipp and family of PostvilIe
have moved on the farm vacated by
Herman Pankow and family.
Joe Ehler was a business caller
near Lawler one day last week.
Henry Lansing assisted Joe Ehler
with his work one day last week.
DR.. Havirland of Ossian was
professional caller at Rae Runkle's
Friday
Mrs. Joe Ehler and children were
callers at the Henry Boeckman home
Saturday.
Mr.. Elmer Lennon and family were
DEBORAH callers Saturday.
Mr.. Elmer Lennon and son How
ard were guests at the Tom French
home Sunday afternoon
George Allen sold three fine horses
Saturdays
George Allen was a guest at the
Isaac Duff home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry lehman and
Joe Wiltgen were Sunday guests at
the Will Wiltgen home.
Theodore Daniels was a guest of
Isaac Duff today.
Herman Lansing of Ravena was a
business caller at the Joe Ehler home.