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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-21

small Topeka boy, is from the Hutch
inson Gazette:
Little seven-year-old Sherman john
son, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A.
johnson. has certainly caught the
newspaper Lingo in proper style
since the family removed to Topeka,
where Mr.. johnson is managing editor
of the Topeka Capital Sherman did
not happen, in his daily play near the
executive mansion, which Mrs. Capper
opened for the reception to Kansas
distinguished child hygienic head, Dr.
Lydia De NilbiSS, s. Ortly after her ar
rival, Y. hen the Good Government club
of Topeka ga e a reception for her, to
see the furniture carried in for the big
afternoon. But he did see it carried
out, and to his k~rrOr. He thought he
was witnessing a bold daylight house
breaking a wholesale order. He
quizzed the men who were doing the
work of removal, and they quizzed
back as to his right to ask questions.
He told them he was CONNECTED" with
the Daily Capital, and that he wanted
to know about their move. And still
disturbed after their work, and uncon-
WINGED to it's entire trustw orthiness,
he wrote a safety 1.rst note to the gov
o"ld him i'll closing that lin
vestigating had been done" by him,
and he would give information if any
were needed
The Johnsons are finding their new
home a pleasant one, and the children.
as well as their elders, have made
many friends.
j. + +
Miss Frances Hammatt will have
guests for luncheon at the Country
club Friday Covers will be placed
for fourteen.
+
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. Frank Burrow and her two
little daughters, Josephine and Fran
ces, of San Diego, Cal, are visiting Mr..
Burrows father, MI. J. r. Burrow, at
his suburban home, Pinehurst.
Mrs. Ed Kistler and her son, Cor
don. are in Wichita to visit Mrs. Kist-
ler'S parents Mr.. and Mrs. Williams.
Mrs. George Port Ashton is seriously
i'll at her home. 931 Topeka avenue.
Mr.. Clay Hamilton is spending his
vacation in California visiting the fair
in San Francisco and stopping in other
coast cities.
Mi. J. c. Harmon has left for fish
ing trip in Wyoming and trip
through the Yellowstone Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Culver and their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Culver, are
visiting relatives in Newark, n. ].
There is a gaiety about this little
summer dance frock which makes it
charming for a youthful wearer. The
bodice and full skirt are of sweet pea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-21
CARVER COMES BACK.
Man Who Dropped From Sight Month
Ago Has Returned.

Edwin Carver, an employee of the
McCord-Kistler Mercantile company,
who started from Topeka for Timber
lake, S. D., several months ago and
was not heard from since, returned
to Topeka Tuesday night and went to
the home of Fred Robertson, United
States district attorney, to see Mrs.
Carver. Mrs. Carver, whose efforts
to locate her missing husband hal
been in vain, had concluded he was
dead.
never much Of Il ha nd to write lie
had encountered bad roads and had
secured work with farmer. He left
his motorcycle in South Dakota and
returned to Topeka by train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-21

closed at the back with tiny pink
bows. Cream lace forms the upper
part of the bodice, and cream net
pjped with pink the sleeve caps; the
lace falls also below the high waist
line in a full but straight ruffle. The
skirt is wide at the bottom but only
slightly fulled about the waist. and
is corded above a foot-wide hem with
pink satin.
4. - j.
A distinguished visitor in Topeka
tomorrow from India will be Miss
Jessie Brewer, who has been engaged
in mission work for over twenty years
in the Guntur district of southern
India, under the auspices of the
Lutheran missionary societies of the
United Stat IS. Miss Brewer is now
home or furlough and will return to
India after her visitation of churches
this summer in this country. Her
wide experiences in India and fine cul-
ture make her very interesting
speaker and she will give an address
at a public meeting tomorrow. Thurs
day evening. at o'clock al the First
English Lutheran church, Fifth and
Harrison streets. 4 short reception
will be held in her honor following the.
address under the auspices of the
Womens Missionary society of the
church. The meeting is open to all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-21

interested in India and in mission
work. There will be no admission
charge but a free will missionary Of
fering will be taken. While in the
city Miss Brewer will be the guest of
Mrs. NJ. F. TroxeH. She is on her way
east from California and Colorado.
Ss .ss
pretty and serviceable little hat of
Milan straw is shown here. This is in
tended for a little girl of six and has
high cOnical crown and softly rolled
brim. The trimming consists of broad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-21
Northwest saengerfest Opens.

Omaha. Neb., July 21.-The saen-
gerfest of the Northwest Saengerbund
opened here today and will continue
until the end of the week. y feature
of the program is a chorus of 1000
children who sing in both English
and German.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
CUT IN EXPENSES
FAVORED BY SOLONS
Joint Finance Body Reduces Uni
versity's Cost.
REDUCTIONS TOTAL ss7o,5as
Prospects for immediate Adjournment
of Legislature Grow More Distant
Bill Which Hit Relatives OF
Employees Is Vetoed.

Madison.-Large reductions in the
operating expenses of the Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin are recommend
ed in the report OF the joint finance
committee to the legislature. For the
biennial period 1851. the university
requested for operation So. 1885, 1929. and
the finance committee allowed 1856.
200. or reduction of S370539 The
total reduction in requests from the
university aggregates -ee-quarters
Of a million dollars. When the legis.
iature convened the university asked
Tor new buildings and improvements
aggregating s750,439 This amount was
reduced by the hnarce committee by
S395,055. There was no cut in the
amount asked for maintenance and re-
pairs in the different institutions. Fol-
lowing is a summary of the amount
requested by the university. the
amount recommended and the aggre.
gate cut
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
BUILT FORTUNE ON THUMB
German Surgeon the Fortunate Pos
SCISSOR Of Digit That Had Remark
able PeeulIaritles,

Not long ago a famous physician
In Saxony. Doctor Metzger, celebrated
his seventeen birthday. He had been
retired from active practice for some
years. owing to the fact that he had
become immensely wealthy through
the use Of the wonderful thumb of his
right hand This thumb stands out at
a right angle from his hand and, II is
said, cannot be bent back automatic
ally. He soon found it Of great sery.
ice in massage, and when he became
specialist in intestinal disorders he
was called as assistant to the greatest
surgeons OF Europe, bringing relief to
many iilustrious patients.
The queen of Roumania sent for this
doctor with the curious thumb when
she suffered from facial neuralgia,
while the late king of Sweden once
drove beautiful span Of horses over
the border OF his kingdom to consult
the doctor and on returning left the
horses as a token OF gratitude to his
preserver.
There was a time. early in his ca
reer, when the use Of this curious
thumb was looked upon as a form of
charlatanism. but so well did Doctor
Meter establish his reputation that
the medical profession accepted his
thumb for what it was worth, without
trying TO explain the phenomenon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
ON MARROW GAUGE TRACKS
Railroads Used for Warfare In Europe
Have Equipment That ls Espe-
cIaiIy Built.

Among the adaptations Of devices
Of domestic convenience TO the re-
quirements of modern warfare is the
employment of narrow gauge rail
ways in the supply OF trenches on
the battle lines az the front in Eu-
rope. Slore than 100 such trains. II
is reported, are now in construction
at works in Pennsylvania.
These trains. as described. will run
upon track two feet in width. in
tunnels so small that they can reach
the firing line, right into the trenches,
unseen by he enemy, carrying am
munition, shrapnel, hand grenades
and arms BY so much, it is expected
the resources of the trench fighters
will be supplied The use of such
miniature trains is an incident of the
evolution Of the system of under
ground close.to-hand fighting adopted
In this war.-Boston Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
WITH BARNS
FULL OF STOCK
Didn't Look Much Like Hard
Times in Western Canada.

A. Meyer, who left one of the best
Counties in Minnesota. probably be-
cause he got good price for his ex-
cellent farm, and left for the Canadian
West. writes to his local paper, the
Bagley Independent. His story is well
worth repeating. He says:
TO say / was greatly surprised
when ! reached Saskatchewan and Al
berta would be expressing it mildly.
In country where so much suffering
was reported, found everyone in
good circumstances, and especially
all our friends who have left Clearwa-
ter and Polk counties. They all have
good homes and those who were re-
ported to have sold their stock through
lack of feed, found with their barns
full Of stock. and it did not look very
much like hard times. They have
from 160 acres to two sections of the
finest land that can be found.
Those that left here two or three
years ago have from 100 to 400 acres
In crops this year.
Prospects for a bumper crop are
splendid. 1t is little cold now, but
nothing is frosted, either in gardens
or fields. Land can be bought quite
reasonably here from those who vol
unteered their services in the Euro
pean war. Here are certainly the
best opportunities for securing a good
home with a farm and independence
for life in short time. Before /
started ] heard that prices were so
high. Flour was reported at s12 per
hundred If is $4.25 here. In the west
all the groceries can be purchased
for nearly the same as in MINI. The
only article that / found higher
was kerosene at IS cts per gallon.
When ! saw the land / wondered why
people do not live where they pro-
duce enough from the soil to make
comfortable living. We visited T. T.
Safer. John Dahls, w. J. and r. d.
Hollis, Martin Halmen, Ole Halvorson.
VIM. Walker and Geo. Colby, all
from Bagley. We found well and pros
porous farmers who wished to be re-
Numbered to all their Bagley friends"
(sgd) A. MEYER.-A dvertisemen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Badgers to Attend Encampment.

The Grand Army department mas.
ter of transportation, David G. James.
and his assistants, Mrs. Moves and
Mrs. Smith, have completed arrange
ments for a train for the Washington
national encampment 1t will leave
Madison on the Milwaukee road at
/ p. m, Saturday, September rs; Wa
tertown. 2;30: Oconomowoc. 2:42:
Brookfield, 1921, and Milwaukee, 1855.
AT Chicago the train will be trans
ferred TO the Pennsylvania road,
reaching Pittsburgh at a M, Sep
TENDER &c thus allowing a day ride
over the mountains, reaching Wash
ington at p. m. Round trip ticket
from Madison to Washington, $35. IS;
from Milwaukee, $34.05.
The train will be for members of
the Grand Army and friends, the Re
lief corps. SOILS of Veterans, Women
of the G. A. r. and their friends. The
train will consist of steel sleepers.
coaches and diners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
The Proper Term.

I'm going to celebrate my wouldn't
wedding tomorrow" said the sandy
drummer.
You mean your wooden wedding,
don't your" queried the grocer.
No, / mean just what l said" an
swered the s. d. 1T will be 1--WE years
ago tomorrow since / asked a girl to
marry me. and fortunately she saif
she wouldn't"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
How 70 Win Her Heart.

We know boy who knows girls. all
right.
He's only six years old. but he OBJ
serves things. We heard his mother
calling him down for rudeness at play.
the other day, and our eavesdropping
was rewarded with this.
Billie" called the mother, Il want
you to quit teasing that little girl.
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"
Well. got to tease somebody.
an"
You've got to tease somebody?
That's a fine idea, / must say! And
So
Yes. n she wants to be leased II
quit, she'll go play with some other
little boy."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Railroad Pays state Tax.

State Treasurer Henry Johnson
received from the South Wisconsin
Railway company. s15,261.43, in pay
ment of the taxes of tLat corporation
for the year 1914. The amount of the
tax was S13,s7403, and the interest
at Is per cent. from December, 1914,
amounted to s1.3s740.
The state received is per cent of
this total amount, and the balance
is distributed = Madison and the
neighboring localities in which the
company operates its lines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Oeath Rate Normal.

During April. May and June, 6.793
deaths we're reported in this state.
The number corresponds to an annual
death rate of ll.6 per 1000. 1t com.
pares with a rate of ia for 1903;
1872 for 1909; 11.s for 1910: III for
1911; IFS for 1912; iLe for 1913, and
Ills for 1914. Thus the rate for the
second quarter OF 1915 is not higher
than the average for six years. II lie
an average mortality for the season
A slight decline is reported in deaths
from all the communicable diseases
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
BIENNIuM PERIOD. l9l5-'17.

The figures above used include uni
versity extension at s206,110 annually
and $4,000 for capital each year The
figures likewise include estimates for
revolving appropriations. These in
themselves amount to $479,S05 for
1855 and $493,0 for 1861.
As time passes the prospect for i'm
mediate adjournment of the legislature
grows more distant. 1t was first pre-
dicted that the legislature would be
able to adjourn on August /. 1t now
seems probable that no adjournment
can be had before August 1e. This
delay has been caused the last two
weeks BY an unusually small attend
ance for two or three days each week.
Some of the members are becoming
irritable under the stress. Assembly
man Ofstie of Eau Claire is continual
ly protesting against the laying over
of bills. His nervousness over the
situation is taken rather good hu-
moredly by the other members.
Il don't see why we need to hurry"
declared Assemblyman Vinegar of Be-
lott. speaking of the situation on the
floor. Our term of Office is for two
years."
The assembly killed the Everett bill
to appropriate $4,000 for a live stock
exhibition at the Panama Pacific ex-
position. II advanced the finance com
mittee bill appropriating $4,000 an
nually to the railroad commission for
the administration of the waterpower
law. 1t laid over until later in the
week the Richards bill for the restora-
ton of side tracks upon the change in
grade of railroad. 1t advanced a
measure permitting cities and towns
to discontinue alleys which have been
unused for five years.
Governor Philip has vetoed a bill
prohibiting the appointment by en-
ployees and officials of the state of re-
latives to any position, except persons
who are certified by the civil service
commission. Governor Philip says
that the purpose of the bin is worthy
insofar as 1t prevents nepotism. He
points out, however, that the bin
wcnld disbar many persons now in
public office.
The house has killed the BossAard
bill giving the new state conservation
commission authority to fix the open
and closed season for fish and game
The Johnson bill to transfer the work
OF the oil inspection department to
the state fire marshals office was also
killed
Governor Phillip has returned to
the assembly with a veto the Duffy
bill which confers on town boards sit
uated on navigable streams, the pow
ers and duties now imposed on dock
and harbor boards. He says the bill
is wrong in principle as it gives to
municipalities power to create indebt-
edness beyond all warrant He also
says the bill is unconstitutional.
The assembly has recalled the Hart
bill which would permit the taking of
rough fish with fyke nets in all the In.
land waters of the state 1t has re-
considered and laid over until August
4 the Burke bin creating county
board of education to be appointed by
the county board.
Governor Philip has returned to
the senate the jitney regulation bill.
as requested by that body. and it will
be amended to meet ideas suggested
by the executive. who called the
original bill too drastic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Luck

"Of course" said Noah, this deluge
is going 10 be attended with a vast
amount OF danger and discomfort But
there is one thing about the situation
that may be regarded as very lucky. :"
What's that" asked Jsphet.
Submarines haven't been invented
yet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

TITS well 20 believe in the conser-
walton of energy"
Perhaps So
But Boneson carries 1t too far"
Just what do you mean?"
THE nearest he ever comes to hail
ing a trolley car is to give the motor
man a reproachful look"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
gorgeous Globe Of blossoms.

To obtain a gorgeous globe OF bios
SONS. get two hoops. Place one within
the other so as to form spherical fig
ure and nail firmly to an old tree
stump or other preferred foundation.
Plant running flowers around the base
and train the blossoms upon the hoops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Easily Influenced.

You don't mean to tell me that you
and inspiration in a moving picture
theater?"
Indeed / do" said the tireless pa
tron. when see so much splendor
and magnificence supported by the
humble jitney. the presence Of three
OF four of those coins in my pocket
makes me feel like a millionaire"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Haxy Ideas.

II have been promised job in the
forest service" said the politician.
What are your duties to DEF"
= don't know much about the propo-
sition. have been told that may
be sent out to inspect government pre-
serves"
For what purpose?"
ITO see If they comply with the
pure-food laws. | suppose"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Only Vegetables for Him

so you're an applicant for the POI
sition of gardener"
Eyes, sir"
Had experience with vegetables ?"
"Oh, yes, sir; ten years"
81 have a horse and COW you viii
have to take care of"
"oh, couldn't do that, sir. You
see. I'm strict vegetarian"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Pleasing Father.

links father wanted him to 60
into uplift work when he left col
lege."
Well, did hep"
Sure, he did He took the check
the old man gave him to begin with
and bought an aeroplane."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
EconomIzino.

George, dear. I've succeeded in re-
ducing expenses. BY having every
thing charged End have spent very
little money this week, and still you
say have no business sense Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
AnnIied callsthenics.

"T'm a retired acrobat" explained
the tramp at the door.
Then" replied the stern-faced fem
mist, you can go to the woodpile and
do the split for your dinner"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

"A deucedly pretty girl"
Stunning
And a hideous bulldog"
True. She ought to have a man
along to lessen the contrast between
herself and the dog"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Hubby WIN Economlze.

"But your fiance has such small
salary; how are you going to live?"
"0h, we're going to economic. We're
going to do without such a lot of
things that Jack needs"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
At a Musicale.

Host-Must you leave so soon, Mrs.
Tootles? | thought you we're very
fond Of good music.
Mrs. Tootles--I am
MRS Tootles exits during blank ST.
lence. Harvard ,Lampoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
The Purpose of Thrift.

Save up your pennies. my boy"
What for, dad?"
And when you get rs of them either
your mother or / will borrow them for
carfare"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
chsnoed His Mind.

Wife during the spaD-During our
courtship you said you would gladly
die for me-
Husband-Well?
Wife Wen, why don't
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Not pafinite.

MY husband" remarked Mrs. Har-
ker, is a peculiar man. | have to
handle him with gloves"
Boxing or rubber?" queried her
friend Mrs. Barker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

why do you call him the human
pinwheel?"
Because he gets up so much spec
tacular speed and always finishes
Just where be started"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

Bacon-This paper says st. Louis
policemen have been instructed to
keep their uniform coats tightly but
toned when on duty.
Egbert-Gee. St Louis must have
some very clever watch thieves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
Domestic Warfare.

Little Lemuel-Why are there so
many divorces. paw?
Paw-Possibly, my sol, because the
sea of matrimony is infested with
floating mines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

rs that your son studying the VIC
Hn?"
Yes" answered Mr. Growcher.
What's the tune he is playing? p
Il don't know whether he's playing
q tune or practical JOKE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
HAIR OR NO HAlR7
II is Certainly Up 10 You end cutI-
cura. Trial Free.

Hot shampoos with Cuticura Soap.
followed by light dressings OF Cuti-
cura Ointment rubbed into the scalp
skin tend to clear the scalp OF dan
druff, soothe itching and irritation ana
promote healthy hair-growing condi.
tons. Nothing better, cleaner, purer.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
A Germ Crank

The Author describing his play)--
And then the villain is made 20 bite
the dust.
The Lady-How very insanitaryi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

Have any luck on your fishing
trip"
Yep. Not a single native insisted
that / should have been there a week
before"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

Our idea OF foolish woman Is one
who is jealous of every woman who
comes within a mile OF her wage
Garner
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
conaenLaI.

They seem to be well mated"
They are. They both studied bridge
whist from the same authority.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

You don't need bank references in
order TO borrow trouble.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
GOOD cnEEEE

II you want . good, rich coffee buy
Godfrey's
Gold Buckle Nothing Better
Silver Buckle sris Fine
Broadway aTis Good
The best for the money. For sale by
all first-class Grocers- E. r. Godfrey
& Sons Co., Milwaukee, Wis--Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
A Fine Point.

rs your brother stuck on his job ?"
Hardly. He makes barbed-wire
fences"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11
crons suffer From Rain.

Reports from all over the state, ac-
cording to r. A. Moore. university
agronomist, tell of widespread field
damage, due to excessive rain. Only
southwest counties escaped. The
heaviest damage was tc' corn and un-
cut barley. Much rye ans barley had
been harvested. but the remaining
stands are in danger of becoming prac-
tically total loss.
reports are that the corn crop
throughout the state is about two
weeks behind. and fear = expressed
that it may not ripen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-11

An income tax means an outgo
check.