davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
THEY ARE COMING
Travelling Men Report Great
Interest i'm Suburban Week.
People Are Preparing to Take
Advantage of Offerings.

Travelling men who have come in
from towns within a radius of one
hundred miles of Topeka report that
the Suburban Week. announcements
have been read with interest and that
indications point to a record break
ing crowd of summer shoppers in To-
peka next week
Topeka stores will be ready to care
for the big influx of customers. There
will be plenty of clerks who will do
their utmost to show the visitors
every possible courtesy. Stocks will
be complete and unusual values will
be offered.
This is the time of year when many
sales are held by individual stores.
Suburban Week. is consequently op-
perfume. The leading firms of To-
peka will be holding sales simultan-
portunity for shoppers. Topeka stores
carry almost Everything under the
sum-, and the bargain seekers will be
able to find the articles for which
they are looking.
The store windows will serve as a
suggestion of what may be found with
in the business establishments in the
way of bargains. The windows will
be arranged for the occasion. They
will not present quite the attractive
appearance they did last Fashion
Week." but they will give the shop
pers many good ideas.
Topeka, the retail center of Kansas,
Will be alive with visitors next week.
Suburban Week will be big event.
Comment by Merchants.
Following are comments made by
local business men:
A. Samuels of the Famous Clothing
company: Suburban Week. I am
positive, will offer the merchants of
Topeka an exceptional opportunity to
present the out of town buyers with
many great bargains. And you can
count on us one of the bargain
givers.'
Todd Matthews of Matthews & Bow
man: Il am really enthusiastic about
Suburban Week. and expect to make
an extra effort to make it a success"
L. S. Galitzky of the New Toggery:
1.-THE Suburban Week idea strikes me
as being Opportune, coming as it does,
when 1 am holding my first annual
sale"
H. H. Clark, manager of the auto
supply department of w A. L. Thomp-
son Hardware Co.: Il believe Sub
urban Week will be a real success,
and with us it fits in just right ow-
ing to the fact that we are to place on
and tubes
NJ. D. Robson of the Robson Shoe
Store: 81 am strong for it, and am
sure it is a dandy good idea for the
merchants to get together and offer
extraordinary inducements to our out
Of town friends"
]. E. Mcfarland of the Tully-Mc-
Farland Drug company: 1.-The Sub
urban Week idea is a most excellent
one, and we can be counted upon to
do everything possible to boost it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
HOLDUPs WORK AT SALIVA.
Harvest Hand Robbers Get $50 From
Two Men in BoXcar.

Salina, Kan, July 29.-TwO har-
vesters, who did not give their names,
complained they were held up in an
empty boXcar near the Missouri Pa
cific depot, during the night, and re-
lieVed of $40. Two men did the work,
holding them up with guns.
They pointed out two men in res
taurant but the identity was not good
and the two men were released. The
money found on these men was not of
the kind the harvesters claimed had
been taken from them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29

ducts stored in tight bins may be most
effectively fumigated with carbon BIZ
sulphide. If the building is nearly
air tight and the temperature is about
10 degrees, four pounds of the chem
ical is sufficient for 1 1000 cubic feet of
space, or one pound for every thirty
five bushels of grain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
Unknown Negro Shot by Cops.

GeneSeo, Kan, July 29.-An I'M
known negro was killed here Wednes-
day in a fight with railroad and city
officers. With another negro, he was
arrested in the railroad yards and a
revolver taken from him. However,
he drew another pistol and covered
enc of the officers. This was also
secured and the man started to run
and the officers began shooting. He
died an hour later. The other ne
gro escaped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
SOLDIERS WORKED ROADS.
Riverside Drive at junction City
Graded by 100 Officers and Men.

Junction City, Kan, July 29.-More
than 100 army officers and enlisted
men did volunteer work on Riverside
drive. the principal road from the
fort to the city. The road was badly
damaged during the recent flood and
heavy rains. After grading, leveling
and ditching the road, the soldiers
hauled rock and rolled it, leaving the
drive in excellent condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
ARREST NEGRO EVANGELIST.
Alleged Texas Forger Conducted Meet
ings in Salina Church.

Salina, Kan, July 29.-H. H. Wells,
a travelling evangelist who has been
conducting meetings at the local A. M.
E. church, has been arrested by
Sheriff Anderson on complaint from
Texas that he is wanted there for
forgery.
He was locked in jail. awaiting the
arrival of the Texas sheriff who is now
on the way to Kansas to get requisition
papers. The extent of the alleged
forgery is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
Toilet Goods

Csc jar of Mum" for. ..19c
81 size Newbro's Herpicide .79c
10c Crowns Shampoo Bags. &c
Csc Cuticura Soap, THREE
for soc
csc Corylopsis Talcum .15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
Embroideries

Swiss, Nainsook and Cambria
Embroidery Edges in qualities
worth up to SOC the yard Ike
on sale Friday at ........
18-in. Embroideries worth up
to soc the yard for. .35c
27-in. Wolfe FIouncings; regu-
lar 75c values at, yard. soc
Women's Neckwear - choice
of all Csc Neckwear, Friday
Main Floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
Lace Curtains at
Half Price

A large assortment of Not
tingham and Cable Net Curtains
in white and ecru-curtains
that sell regular for Csc to $500
the pair on sale Friday at
HALF PRICE.
All 1, IL and pair lots of
Lacet, Cluny, Irish Point, Mar
quiSette and Scrim Curtains at
HALF PRICE
Boudoir Baskets - made Of
cretonne, neat looking and
handy for waste paper, or
catch-aH basket; just few left
for Fridays selling OOo
DIT, each
Third Floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-29
Mems Silk Plated Hose

Mems Silk Plated Hose in
black, tan, navy and cadet blue,
all sizes, special Friday Die
Infants SOx in plain red;
also infants hose in tan, red
and pink in SC qualities o.
at pair ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
Fl ousehold HintC..

or rib ends. Have the butcher crack
the bones close up to the main, meaty
part of the chops, so they may be
easily detached. Stew these gently
for an hour, adding salt and pepper
at the last, and set away to cool.
Next morning remove the fat which
will cop the top; slip bones from
meat; cut meat into inch lengths, re-
moving superfluous fat; reheat slow
ly in their own liquor. Cooked vege-
tables may be added, such as onions,
peas, carrots, mushrooms or boiled
potatoes. Thicken with butter and
-four before serving. This is good on
toast or as the center of a bowl of
mashed potatoe.
Spanish Macaroni-Cook enough
macaroni in salted water so as to
have one pint when cold. Cut two
slices of bacon in small pieces and
fry; add one or two minced onions to
this, let brown, then add one small
green pepper finely chopped, in this
move from fire. Butter baking dish,
put in layer of tomato mixture,
then thin layer of cold minced
meat, then layer of macaroni, sea-
soning little. Repeat this until dish
is full. Pour over this some mix
and place little butter on top;
place in oven until well baked or
Drowned.
Fried Apples-Put bacon fat in
frying pan (if preferred to butter).
Cut apples in thin slices after cores
and skin have been removed, put in
frying pan and let cook slowly until
thoroughly done. Before serving.
sweeten to taste with sugar, This
makes an appetizing dish and can be
used in place of vegetables.
French Fried PotatOes--Pare po-
tatoes, cut them in balls or any fancy
shape. Soak in cold water one hour.
Then dry on towel. Drop quickly
into fat hot enough to brown them
by the time they come to the surface.
They are done when they float. Skim
them from fat, drain or brown paper,
set ard serve at once.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
lldIri0dLi(Q Life! ~NS00e10Ilth| sc


y uhd OSSOOu DuSpiSlUttSs
81 was not here. l suppose the
janitor was late about his work.
said John, after pause.
every likely" remarked Tyler. II
will have the matter looked into"
He looked sharply from one to the
other and left the room.
"What did he come in for ?" asked
Julia. "He made no errand."
"You knocked all the ideas out Of
his head by your information about
the light. / thought it worried him"
at couldn't have been thieves,
could it? We would have heard
about it before this if anything had
been taken"
"Oh, surely. There is nothing
wrong. The janitor was cleaning the
Office"
"At ten o'clock at night? Hardlyi"
81 wish trusted that Tyler" con-
tinued Julia in low voice as she
turned back to her work.
"Well, we have no money to lose
Let Jaynes do the worrying. He is
sharp business man, and good
judge of human nature. / guess it 10
all matter of prejudice on our part.
/ hope l have not sown the seeds Of
suspicion in your candid nature" "
chatfed Sutner as she took her place
at the desk again.
She tossed her head and smilingly
assured him that her nature was
still sweet and unspoiled, and so the
matter was dropped. But the sub
ject kept bobbing up in her mind and
she would think, "What could that
light have meant at ten o'clock at
night? mean to go around that
way every time am out, and the
next time I see a light I shall dc
some investigating on my own ac-
count"
Julia's most intimate girl friend
was dragged past the gloomy pile Of
buildings so many times that she
finally rebelled and said that Julia
must seek her excitement in Other
quarters if she wished to count hel
in. The subject had nearly passed
out of her mind when something
happened that recalled her old sus.
picions.
ITO be continued.)
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

To Freshen Furs-Furs wher
taken out in the fall are often found
to have a mussed, crushed appear.
ance. They can be made to look like
new by the following process: Wet
the fur with hair brush, brushing
up the wrong way of the fur. Leave
it to dry in the air about half al
hour, then give it good beating or
the wrong side lido not beat the fur)
with rattan. After beating it
comb, combing it up the right way Of
the fur.
Easy Window Cleaning-Buy q
chamois and use clear water with g
tablespoon of ammonia in it. DIP
chamois in water, wiring lightly, rut
over window once, dip in again
wiring dry and wipe window. When
the window gets dry it will be clear
and shine beautifully.
If apples will not cook in pies
sprinkle them with one teaspoonfu u.
of vinegar to a pie.
Many women find moving hard or
account of house hunting. To make
this easy: first write down just the
kind of house you want, how many
rooms and conveniences, locality
amount of rent you can pay INC
woman has right to pay more thar
one weeks pay of her husband for a
months rent), then hand this item.
lied slip to one or more good rea'
estate agents. The moving will be
half done. Pack up and get ready
by degrees.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

Indeed it was not. ! came clear
60 the window and intended to call
90 you, but the shade was drawn so
low that could only see the crack
of light, so l thought l would not"
She stood hat in hand looking at the
floor.
What do you suspect? You seem
upset" John stared duly at her.
Julia hung up her hat, seated her
self at her table and fell to work
making the machine clatter. The
two worked for an hour or more
without speaking. Suddenly Julia
shoved back her chair ard came over
60 his desk. She was about to speak
when the door squeaked and looking
up they saw Tyler enter.
1--WE were just talking about a
queer thing that noticed last night
Mr.. Tyler. / was returning home at
about ten o'clock last evening when
I saw a light in this office. ! was
Just asking Mr.. Sutner here if he
was working last night" Tyler's
eyes travelled to Johns face. John
shook his head.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
Easily Answered.

One day as Pat halted at the top
Of the river bank. man famous for
his inquisitive mind asked:
"How long have you hauled water
for the village, my good MANI"
"Tin years, sor."
-And how many loads do you take
IN q day?"
"From tin to fifteen, sor."
'Ah, yes! Now I have a problem
for you. How much water at this
rate have you hauled in allf"
Tho driver of the watering cart
jsrked his thumb backward toward
the river and replied:
"An the water you don't see there
nsw, soE."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
DOES AUTO AID HEALTH
its Question Of Mrny Sides, Says
Physi ian.

its Question OF Mrny Sides, Says
Physi ian.
When motor cars took the place OF
horses everybody r"loiced to thirk
that we were to hnve more sp1 a
time in which to r. G our minds t d
bodies recreation. frter ten years OF
the motor car sor'o OF us rouse TO
consider whether are I ter off
than before in health and clJoyment.
worse
We have had --n time to spare,
but many of us think that we are
somewhat ill., The an who fell over
the cliff, hc reached the bottom more
quickly, lut. was not good for much
when he got there. Motor car users
have discovered TIT even though
I'eir days work shortened, they
ARE usually too Il d to take advan-
lage Of the time {. Y gave.
Motor cars h enabled many
people to get thr III more work in
given time, but al doing this they
have robbed mankind of one element
which is necessity as regards
health: rest.
"Rest is not question of inaction
or oblivion" says an Australian ply.
sician. an order to save us from
breaking down. Nature has inter.
posed many Interruptions in the
course OF our lives in the shape OF
hunger and the desire for sleep"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

There is that old Hoosier story
which is classic among stories to tell
so that it is always worth repeating
An old Rip Van Winkle of fellow
went into country drug store and
asked for some powder. "Face, CUR
or bug ?" asked the clerk, leaning fal
over the counter. "Bug," replied the
old man, "and mean to mind about
wrappin' it up,-just blow it on m!
whiskers."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
CAMEL HAS FOUR sToMAcHs.
Stores Water In Cells and Opens 'Em
When lt's Thirsty.

""SH vi tHiVSty.
The stomach of a camel Is divided
into four compartments. and the walls
of these are lined with large cells,
sveryone Of which can be opened and
closed at will by the means of power!
ful muscles, says the Presbyterian.
When a camel drinks, 1t drinks for
such long time you really think It
never means to leave off. The fact is
that 1t is not satisfying its thirst, but
% filling up It's cistern as well. One
after another of the cells of its stom-
ach are filled with water, and as soon
as each is quite full it is tightly clos
ed.
Then, when the animal becomes
thirsty. all 1t has to do is to open one
of the cells and allow the water to
now out.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
SUMMER AND WINTER BUTTER
Color No indication Of Richness or
Fat Value.

Fat NAtuus
Scientific experiments have demon
strated that, contrary to the general
belief, the yellow color of cream and
butter is not necessarily an indica-
tion Of their richness. 1t was discov-
cred long ago that most vegetable
matter contains yellow substance
called carotin, because Il exists abun-
dainty in carrots.
It is this substance contained in the
cows feed that gives rise to the color
of milk and butter. Carotin is most
abundant in the green forage availa-
BILE in spring and summer 80 that milk
and butter produced then are more
yellow than in the winter, altho the
percentage of fat in winter milk often
Is actually higher than in the rich.
looking product obtained in summer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
NEWEST ELECTRIC FLATIRoN.
Has Headlight Like Locomotive for
Casting Rays on Work,

eeh''h Uoyb VH VVtN-
A novel electric flat.iron has appear
ed on the market which is provided
with headlight. The latter consists
If a small lamp Of four-candle power
operated at six volts. The beams OF
this lamp are projected down on the
work directly in front OF the point of
the iron, and enable the operator to
see just what he is doing. The lamp
is arranged to burn only when cur
rent is flowing through the iron, and
for this rason 1t operates as a signal
to show whether the current is turn
ed on or off. Although the lamp is
small, 1t is so near the work that 1t
gives plenty of light, and its rays are
shielded from the eyes of the opera
tor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

A cigarette would be little if any
more injurious than cigar if it were
smoked in the same way.
There is standard in everything
human-something to measure by.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
THE TABLE

Cream Cheese-Half pound cheese
and one tablespoon butter; run
through food chopper. Fine for either
table use or sandwiches. Will keep
much longer than the dry cheese.
Economical Use of Lamb Chops-
Rib lamb chops "Frenched" are cost
ly. To broil the lower ends with
their scant flesh is to char them into
uselessness. A savory luncheon dish,
however, may be made of these lower
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

tion to STOP"
"My light! I
don't get you. l
was in the bosom
of my family last
night. i was in
b e d by eight
o'clock"
"Do you hon
estly mean that
you were n o t
here at work last
night 2" J u | i a
S w u n G around
and looked at
John Sutner in
surprise.
Certainly ]
m e a n it. You
imagined Y o u
saw the light. II
probably was 9
reflection"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

Great battles are reported between
the Austrians and Montenegrins, be-
ginning October %. The fighting was
near the frontier of Bosnia.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
Economizing the Food Supply

To reduce the use of meat, the
=. government has decreeI u ti.:.t :
=. s..,aurants shall serve none OIL Mon
:aTs and Thursdays, nor any fish,
fowl, or things cooked in lard, bacon
- lrippings. On Saturdays pork
shall not be sold.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
COOK WITH CURLING IRON
Fl. Worth Housewives Do This Wher
Gas Falls.

When the main that supplies Dallas
and Fort Worth. Tex, with natural
gas was broken recently as the re-
suit of floods, housewives and cooks
in those cities were left for more
than a week practically without
means for cooking, as few of the
houses are equipped with any but gas
stoves.
In this emergency every heat gen.
Grating device that could possibly be
used was pressed into service. The
most generally used devices were
electric irons and curlers.-Popular
Mechanics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

A recluse is one that doesn't get
out, who remains with his own kind
all of whom fatter each other with
what they want to hear rather than
what the should know.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
New Testiments sent to Front

Pupils of American Sunday schools
have lately sent 100000 copies of the
New Testihent to the soldiers in the
European war. Most of the money
was contributed in nickels.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

What were you doing here so late
hast night" asked Julia Osgood as
she breezed into the Office. 81 was
out in society last night and when
I saw your light l had half no
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

For military purposes q United
States army officer has designed an
automobile that will carry fourteen
men. with full equipment and three
days. rations. 800 miles On one nllins
Of its fuel tankA
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

The custom of shaving clean as
of today grew with the knowledge
of the theory of germ life,-it's pure
ly sanitary measure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11

The law of compensation is natur
al force.
The Jack-of- ll-Trades is in bad re-
pute today and growing worse every
day.
The custom 80 years ago of grow
ing full boards was indicative of tn,
virile spirit of that time.
People can stand anything excep
ridicule. The only time ridicule ceas
es to be effective is with people will
no sense of the ridiculous.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-11
TO QUIT TALKING ON WIRES.
Old System Soon to Be Abandoned,
Says NikoIa Tesla.

Nikola Tesla, the electrical expert
and pioneer in the field of wireless
.elegraphy and telephony. sounded
the death knell of wires as means
Of communication, in an address in
New York last week. "The wireless
telephone is the instrument of the
near future" he said. ut is practi-
cal. A few mechanical details need
to be improved, that is all"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Time to Get Busy

1t was the Editors privilege, upon
his recent trip to Southern Idaho, to
meet representative citizens from
nearly every important town of Ida
no and he took advantage of this OPP
portunity to ask concerning the popu
larity of the Ellison-White Chautau-
qua system of entertainments which
have already visited all towns in the
southern part Of the state and which
will come to Boomers Ferry for six
days next week beginning Monday,
July Goth. In answer to every inquiry
the information was given that the
chautauqua entertainments were a
great success. The people of the
southern Idaho towns and surrounding
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-23
Northside Band Organized

Musicians of the Northside met
last evening and organized a new
band which is to be known as the
Northside Band. The organiza-
ton starts out with IS members.
New instruments have been or
dered and are expected to arrive in
about 10 days when regular re-
hearsals will begin under the di-
rection of Prof. Vaughan who is
giving the use of his park pavilion
free for band rehearsals.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-23

districts were glad to take advantage
of the opportunity afforded by til
chautauqua to hear the best enter
tainers of America at the very NOM
inal sum of less than % cents per
entertainment. In not a single in
stance was a deficit mentioned and in
one instance a town of but very little
more population than Bonners Ferry
sold $1,000 worth more tickets than
was required under the contract which
the citizens of the town had signed.
The chautauqua is a success in ev-
cry community it has visited. 1t is
an uplift, a benefit to the people of
the communities with which it comes
in contact. Boomers Ferry will not
be an exception to the rule. The sue
cess of the chautauqua in Bonners
Ferry depends upon whether or not
a response will be made to the inVi-
tation TO hear Americas greatest lee
turers, musicians, cartoonists and i'm
personators at what might be termed
CLUB rates" The chautauqua which
is coming to Formers Ferry is not g
new tangled scheme to enrich the pro
moters. Full value IS given for every
dollar and the time and money spent
in encouraging the Bonners Ferry
Chautauqua this year will only toe
well indicate to ourselves and oul
ncighhors the extent of our public
spiritedness.