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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28
On the Spur
of the Moment
BY ROY K. MoUL-oN.

The Worry.
don't care how the big guns roar
Their racket worries me no more
I'm not absorbed IN marching men,
I've read of them time and again.
don't care who's advancing now,
Or who's retreating, that / vow;
But there's one thing that racks my
soul,
I've got to get a ton of coal.
The kaiser he may win or lose,
Or run the Russians from their shoes;
The French may gain or they may
fail;
The British can all go to Jail;
The Austrians may hit the bumps;
The SerVians may Jump the jumps;
For I've a problem that's a beaut-
My wife must have new fall suit
Don't tell me of the bloody war,
Or what the chumps are fighting for,
But come and tell me something that
need to know. I'll tell you flat,
I've got to find out how to fix
This burned high-cost-of- living mix
Cut out the wartime puns and cracks
And tell me how to pay my tax
Why Hotel Stenogs Swallow Their
Gum.
"I want to dictate a letter to Mr..
Ivanovitch Popolpwskiiovtchan off
owskiovitch of Vladivostok, Russia
Hurry up"
"Say, sweetheart, do you work here
just for fun %
like you. Do you mind II stick
around and gossip a while?T Gee TINS
is loneSOmeftown." --- ~r'
you spelled five words wrong in
that last letter I wrote to the house
and I got called for 1t. Get in touch
with Daniel Webster, kid"
won't you come out and help me
pick out a necktie? My wife always
does it for me when am home"
II amt never saw stenographer
so quick and accurate as you Your
grammar is just as perfect as mine"
News of Our Village.
New reel at the movin' picter
theayter this evening.
''The Tribulations of Therese." Don't
miss it.
Subscribe for this paper.
Quite a lot of motorcycles in our
midst.
Cooler and quite pleasant.
Huskin' bee next Friday night.
The mud has dried up cOnsid'b BILE Of
late.
Several took the Sis last Thursday
evening for various points.
The millinerS have got in their fall
hats. Hope plenty of people will fall
for 'em.
We Can Act Like Gent, But Not Like
Lady.
The following ice cream social no.
tice has appeared:
ice cream, coffee, sandwiches and
all sorts of fruit will be sold, under
the direction of the different Ladies'
Aid societies. Prizes valued many
dollars will be given to the winners of
races, etc. All who will behave like
ladies and gentlemen are cordially in
vited to be present.
Never.
They claim to have nearly $780,
600 souls in New Y ork city. Does
that estimate include the politicians?
What Happened to Green?
Andrew Green, sbetter known to
Owosso baseball fans as Bull Green,
is home after completing a very sue
cessful year as umpire in the Central
league. Green has more than made
good as arbiter, and has been
sowreh pl4eoo A-Owosso Argus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

mother rode right along and thought
no more of the caterpillar; but the
caterpillar thought a great deal about
himself. For where do you suppose
he was2 On the under side on the
track of the big railroad That's
a funny place for a caterpillar, isn't
it2
But Mr.. Caterpillar is not given to
complaining. He felt the hard. cold
rail carefully and then he started
crawling along and crawling along in
search of another golden rod bloom.
And 1 can't help but wonder how
long he will journey and how uuaer1y
he viii feel when the great train goes
rumbling over the top of the cold.
hard rail,-(Copyright-C Inrra n,
Judson.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

A New York newspaper, which has
Investigated the causes of the de-
creased attendance at league baseball
games this year. reports that one rea-
son for the decline is that there is a
growing disposition to play games
rather than watch them played
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

And maybe the recalled comman-
der of the Dardanelles expedition will
have something to say about prepared
ness and officers appointed through
political and social influence when he
is brought into that cabinet con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

The Colt arms factory has received
European orders amounting to $780,
100000 and expects to turn out 1000
machine guns a month during the
coming year. 1t does not look as
though the war is nearing an end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

1t is something to know that the
military authorities afforded Miss
Cavel religious counsel and a Chris
tan burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Judge. -,,o, .sXx,o,,
why don't you kiss me?' Bashful Youth
ii would only have some SAND IN
need it in your system. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Then again, we are making so much
money out of the European war that
we must find some way to spend it,
so why not put it into a big army and
navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

The idea that war can be made so
terrible that it will be impossible pre-
vailed also before August, 1914.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Gum-chewing has become general
in the European trenches. Probably
no further efforts to discourage Wis
itors there will now be necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

There are so many big armies in
the field in Europe that there is hard
ly any room left for fighting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

For many years Germany was ready
TO fight at the drop of the hat and
then Serbia dropped the hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Our prospective war with German.
has not yet reached the stage wher
Boston hears firing at sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Observation-Disclosures into debt must be
most annoying' Borrowell-"Not half so
annoving as the fact that a fellow is con
stantly running into his creditors. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Russia contains 14O races besides
the one that General Won Hindenburg
started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28

Mrs. Newedd Ito tramp)-"Aren't youI,
the man who called here last week q.
Tramp-"You mean the pore teller you
ain't him. He left me his OIL toys Mhen
he begged out OATS all."-Boston IRAN
script
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28
Care of Shoes.
Canned Fndive.

TO can endive. which is fine for sa'-
ads and winter greens when a change
in menu is desired; rake crI ,
hiancbed endive. cut into inch lengths
wash in cold water. Take one-half
mint vinegar, one pint water, one table
spoon salt to each quart jar. BRING 70
. boil. then add endive and boil 70
crisnness of endive, pour into jars ana
seal like other canned vegetables.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28
Ha[}edd!|'lule !ale%6p
- )2clara trGpauneuescns}sss ~
MIR. CATERp1LLAR's QUEER PLIGHT.

was a pity, wasn't it? And just as
she dropped it the automobile ran
over a railroad crossing.
The little girl and her father and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-28
What Happened to Green?

Andrew Green, better known to
Owosso baseball fans as Bull" Green
is home after completing a very sue
cessful year as umpire in the Central
league. Green has more than made
good as an arbiter, and has been
sowreh pl4eoo A-Owosso Argus.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

center are Of dark blue velvet. and the
four small diamond-shaped pieces
within the velvet are blue and pale
blue satin arranged alternately
The corners OF the cover are com
posed OF pale blue silk with a dark
blue stripe upon it. and tha pieces are
arranged so that the sA}pes join at
the edges.
The cover is trimmed with a pale
blue silk frill. hemstitched at the
edge and il should measure 20 inches
each way without reckoning the frill.
The same design could. OF course.
be carried out in other colors and il
would look very pretty made with
remnants Of different shades OF terra
Gotta or pink. or green, but if it should
be made in various colors. mixed to-
gether then materials OF pale and
delicate shades will look best.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
Russian Boots Worn.

Russian influence has been marked
I'm clothes for several months. and
some women have actually worn Rus
sian boots Now they can be had in
some OF the shops One pair shown
recently in the window OF a smart
shoe shop is made OF soft green suede
and pa-c.; leather The heels are
high and French shape. and they and
the vamp of the shoe are made OF pat
ent leather The leg part is made of
the suede. and the vamp reaches up
on the leg section in interesting. ir-
regular lines.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
NOT TO BUY TOO MUCH
RESOLUTION FOR BRIDE.ELCcT
TO KEEP m MIND.
tverchsnsins styles Make Elaborate
Purchases a Wasteful Expenditure
Select Only Garments That
Will Meet Requirements.

To put money into costumes that
are rarely required is utter extrava-
gance. To put money into the clothes
that are most often needed and in
which friends most often see one, is to
spend wisely II is what one wears
every day that often determines ones
reputation for looking well. rather than
dowdiness interrupted by burst of
glory on special occasions. Far too
many women argue the other way and
cannot reason out why their everyday
friends have a slight opinion OF their
taste IN choosing clothes
Before one gown is bought a bride
elect wants to thresh out her pro
spectiye social life She usually can
determine where the greatest demand
VIII come. Even II her future life is
TO De- spent IN "A new city, she can
come TO a safe conclusion regarding
her opportunities. In other words. she
can draw up a scenario and fli in al
terward
she must strive not 10 overstOck on
superiiuities. that's all IL may be
serious temptation to go among allur
ing garments that are not required in
her scheme Of life: she is only hui
man IN wanting TO throw prudence TO
the winds and put money into gar
ment that she hopes TO find an occa-
sion 10 wear. but along that path lies
danger
The money gone in that direction
probably is needed in another. and TO
skimp on a coat. suit or frock that is
10 be steadily worn because one was
inveigled into buying something that
may never be worn. is 10 SOW regrets.
Even in underwear IL is unwise TO
fiji the wedding chest. hguratively
speaking Clothes not only change.
but lingerie changes with them All
one has 10 do to be convinced of this
fact is 10 review the fashions in pet
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

nursery card is of value even in
homes where the room as such does
not exist II is a chart upon rollers
like a map.,to hang upon the wall,
and contains simple directions quickly
comprehended for treatment in case
or some score of accidents and sud.
den ailments. such as bruises. burns.
choking. fainting. stings. scalds, sub
stances in the eyes. nose and ears
and several more emergencies OF this
character that may arise in even the
most carefully guarded household.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
AS TO NERVES AND DlMPLES
Women Should Carefully Avoid Civ
ing Way 10 the Former. and
Cultivate the Latter.

Irritablity is sometimes habit:
again IL is the result of physical deple-
tion or organic disturbances. The fret
full female prefers 10 think it is the
latter. Every woman should make
the most strenuous endeavor not TO be
nervous and not to give way TO emo
tional high jinks because a calm and
more amiable nature makes life much
pleasanter and keeps one out OF quar-
rels and understanding Nice peo-
pie don't care for the worriers; the
workers. interfere with nice peoples
pleasant thoughts. II is altogether
sensible to RESTRAIN ones petulance.
We all admire dimpled shoulders.
but no one has a good word TO say for
shoulders that are thin TO a marked
degree. The slender girl should spend
some OF her time practicing any Of the
various shoulder exercises. as they
will give her well developed shoulders
and maybe a dimple or two.
Unless she takes this advice she
will find herself in a sad predicament
when rose time comes and frivolous
low cut. summary frocks are with US
once more. Stand erect in front OF
an open window and inhale, then, hold
ing your breath. stretch your arms
out horizontally and bend them around
i'm front Of the body until the out
stretched palms touch each other
Next. swing them around the full
',alf circle quickly-still at full length
until palms touch behind back, as
high up on the shoulder as possible.
When this exercise is practiced for I
-everal minutes night and morning. II
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
GOOD USE FOR REMNANTS
patchwork Cushion Cover. cIeverly
Made. Is One Of the Best That Can
Be Thought OF.

Patchwork is certainly a means OF
utilizing small remnants OF material
that otherwise would be almost use
less. but unless the materials are
tastefully pieced together the result
in never pleasing
We give sketch OF a very cleyerly
arranged cushion cover that is very
effective in appearance II was car.
ried out with materials OF various
shades Of blue. The four long pieces
that form the diamond shape in the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

each other In Kaleidoscope manner,
countless fashions come into being
ana countless women take them up.
Each Is designed TO suit some passing
Phase OF fashion In outer garments. or
improve IA some fashion upon exist
ing standards. Constantly. the design
ers OF underwear and corsets work
'h'lr brains 10 tempt women. and
women are tempted. Therefore no
pride wants TO be the unlucky pos
SCISSOR OF dozens OF white garments
from which All style has fed
'Copyrislt. 1875 hy the Mcclure Ncwspa-
paper Syndicate
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
Baby's Own Quilt.

Baby's newest down quilt is both
pretty and practical II has the up
per and under sides OF soft china
silk OF either pale blue or pink. and
over this is a cover of very sheer
linen, says the Indianapolis News.
The cover is the full size OF the quilt
after the edges are turned over. and
IL Is inferred at the corners. The
overlap is AZ least five inches and is
usually finished with an embroidered
scallop or lace edge When the cover
is soiled il can be easily removed
and Numbered and the silk quilt is
protected from dirt and dust and the
soil Of frequent handling
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
DICTATES OF FASHION

Ostrich trimming is used on gowns.
Smart shoes have fat buttons OF
smoked pearl
The new Turkish petticoat" is in
reality more like Turkish trousers.
Scallops appear in every piece of
feminine apparel and now even hats
are scalloped
The tunic must be edged with a
trimming TO correspond with the trim
ming OF the waist
There is a decided fancy for crepe
de chine in lingerie. the pale colors
being most favored.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
INDICATIONS OF
AN EARLY SPRING
Great Prosperity Ahead for
Western Canada.

The most recent advices from all
points in Western Canada report that
conditions are apparent for an early
spring Farmers are going over the
implements, getting their seeders
ready for operation, the plows in shape
for extended breaking. and there is a
general optimism. A great many new
settlers have already arrived. and the
reports from Canadian Government
agents in the United States point to
the fact that in few days there will
begin the usual emigration from va
rious of the Central and Western
states From the Eastern states the
number OF farmers going 10 Canada
will be greater than in any past year.
There has been a fairly large snow
fall during the winter, which will
greatly add to the precipitation OF
last fall. which in the opinion OF old.
timers was in itself sufficient to in.
sure a good crop during the present
year.
There will be very little titled land
that will be without a crop this year
The authorities. though, are pleading
with the farmers TO seed only such
land as has had careful preparation. for
rich as is the soil Of Western Canada,
it is no more fitted TO produce good
crops uncultiyated than is that OF any
other land anywhere else There
have been accounts OF failures in some
portions OF the agricultural districts OF
Western Canada. and also reports OF
small yields in some districts. A good
deal of this is accounted for from the
fact that Notwithstanding the advice
Of men Of experience, there are farm
ers who will persist in seeding land not
properly prepared This may be done
this year. but those who cultivate on
reasonable and logical methods will
be certain OF paying crop There is
every reason 10 believe that the high |
prices OF all kinds OF grain will coz. /
iinue.
With thousands, and thousands Of /
acres OF land waiting for the husband
man to bring it forth with a crop. ii
S no wonder that Western Canada is
to prove such an inviting
ield for the agriculturist.
Seventy million dollars is a con-
sentative estimate OF orders which
,ame TO Canada as the direct result
IF the war. Governments OF the al
les have been placing large orders in
,anada and buying huge quantities of
supplies for cash
The total value OF exports to Eu-
'ope from Canada has Jumped about
Is per cent since the war started,
while in certain lines the increases
lage been enormous.
Therefore the results OF the demand
II the allies for war and other material
$ beginning to be felt in the financial
life OF the Dominion. There is a marked
Ictivity in many commercial liues, and
are fast becoming normal
Western Canada is receiving a rela.
i've benefit to the East-Advertise
nent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

He has found veritable gold mine in
his thousand-acre Alfalfa field, and what is
Of particular interest 10 YOU and me is
that his first Alfalfa Seed, twenty five
years ago or more. was purchased from the
John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse. Wis
The Colonel says: The best paying crop
IN hay, or grass. or pasture food is Alfalfa
IL outranks everything IN money value"
Salzer's Alfalfa is good on your own
farm, for three 10 five tons Of rich hay
per acre, and with the aid of "Nitragen"
tsee my cataiog) its growth is absolutely
certain
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
To Slip eaby's Hand in Sleeve.

Take a lady's handkerchief by dag.
onal corners and bind around baby's
hand and forearm. allowing the last
corner TO project past the little hand
an inch or so. SO wrapped. the hand
easily goes through sleeves. and little
fingers do not catch in the gathers
The handkerchief may be removed by
pulling on the projecting corns- -
Modern Priscilla
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

ticoats. corset covers. Knockers. night
gowns and chemises. during the last
three years. and then soberly ask one
self il the purchase. or making. OF
dozens OF undergarments is wise
AS skirts grow full or narrow. as
bodices grow slim or broad. as necks
are high OF low. as hips are com
pressed or left to curve. just so often
changes tie linen worn beneath all
these varying garments. Even the
fabrics for underwear are not the
same year in and year out.
Linen. muslin. dimity. silk and jer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
loo Hard for Them.

II the English were fighting on
the Russian and Polish border there
is one report which never could be
made of them"
What's that"
THAT they were meeting with pro-
nounced successes"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
FACE BATHING WITH
CUtieura Soap Most Soothing 70 SEN
sitive Skins Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches OF Cuticura Ointment to red,
rough. itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin. scalp.
hair and hands than these super.
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as TO your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. KY.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
THE COLONIES GOLD MINE

Out in Gregory County, South Dakota,
lives Colonel johnson, the famed Alfalfa
King Of that great section
About thirty years ago he left Wisconsin
for that domain. All he had was willing
hands, clear brain and bright vieion.
Today he is the owner OF thousands of
acres, president OF several banks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

Farm products cost more than they
used to-"
Yes. replied the farmer When a
farmer is supposed TO know the botan-
ical name OF what he's raisin an the
chronological name OF the insect
that eats il. an the pharmaceutical
name of the chemical that will kill
it. somebody's got TO pay. Anderson
IN. c. Intelligencer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

strict c0nildenA "A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to a woman !;
thus has been established q confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer. and never
has The Company allowed these conf
Dental letters TO get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
Of them in their files will attest
Ont Of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, il is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing Is asked in return except your good
vii. and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman. rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage OF this
generous offer Of assistance. Address
Lydia +. Pinkham Msiicine Co., (con-
tdentisD Lynn, Mass.
Livery woman ought to have
Lydia F. Pinkham's 8O-page
Text Book. 1t is not n book for
general distribution. as il is too
expensive. Ii is free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
IL today.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

Mrs. Bridey Gin china shop) But
only want the teapot and the sugar
bowl. Don't you break the sets?''
Clerk-"No. ma'am. We generally
leave that to the servants of our Gus
toners"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
A Sense Of Regret.

1T was a great move the Russians
made IN abolishing vodka"
Yes replied the man who is
never happy; 'ouly IL SENS to me
they have gotten rid OF about the
only word in their language that is
easy 20 pronounce"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Freak up Colds In a hours. relieve feverlsh-
ness. Headache, Stomach Troubles. Teething
disorders. move and regulate the bowels, and
Destroy Worms They are pleasant 20 take
Az AL druggists. 80. sample mailed fkkk-
Address, A. .. olmstsd. lie Roy. N. n.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
Natural Result.

why is Bill SO much cut up"
because his father cut him down"
baltimore American.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

Upon the whole. IL is better TO be
Knocked than ignored entirely.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

promptly with the
W o m ans private
correspondence de-
partment of the Ly-
dia K. Pinkhann Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

Most particular women use Red Cross
Raj Blue. American made. sure 10 please.
Az al good grooers. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26

You have noticed, OF course. that a
small man can feel just as big as the
rest OF us.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-03-26
Hard Work.

$50 you have a government clerk
ship. have you?"
Yes"
Don't have TO do any work. sup
pose?"
i don't Ell? have TO get my pay
warrant every month. and get it
cashed"