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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

I'D like to know why 1 didn't
think of that?" said Father Beaver
when they had safely reached the
shore I'm provoked to think what
a stupid I was!"
.You weren't so stupid" laughed
Policeman Billy comfortingly, you
wera thinking about your raft and the
water and the sail and all that it's no
wonder you didn't realize that you
might walk to shore on the dam.
"AlI the same" began Father Beav-
er. but his sentence was never 1inlsn-
ed For at that very minute Hoot, the
Owl. rushed thru the air and darted
down to the raft where they mad peen,
Not a minute too soon were they
Their narrow escape made little
prickles of fear run down Fatner
beavers back, while poor Graytall
could do nothing but crouch back into
the shadow of the log wnere eney mao
hidden. and SILVER. Even Policeman
Billv kept very still, for altho he
wasn't really afraid, still he never ran
foolish risks.
For an hour they waited there, new
er stirring, never speaking On. the
little woods people learn patience. you
can see that
Rut when the hour, and a little
more was past Hoot flew away: they
could hear him go. and you can just
believe they were thankful Craytail
heayed a great sigh of thankfulness'
Father Beaver shook his front paw
that had gone to sleep and Policeman
Billy remarked. well. what do you
want to do now %
II want to get my raft off that
dam" said Father Beaver, "and /
want to get If off quickly before Hoot
comes back."
..Not so fast, not so fast" laughed
Policeman Billy. I'll be thankful If
we get il off by tomorrow night. Let's
see what had you better dor" Hs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Canning and Preserving.
By BRINKERHOFF.

After washing an empty jar of
preserves wrap il in newspaper.
which keeps it perfectly clean and it
is always ready for use, especially
when canning.
To Can Sweet Peppers-Cut tops
from peppers, remove seeds, cover
with boiling water, let stand five
minutes, then back into jars Fill
jars with cold water, adjust rubbers.
put tops on loosely and boil one hour
Then screw lids tis hit and keep in
cool place.
Picked Peaches = Peel peaches
whole and stick two or three whole
cloves in each; put in kettle and bare
ly cover with vinegar (cider). Put Il
few sticks of cinnamon in and about
five cups Of sugar to six of vinegar.
Let boil until peaches are soft (try
with a toothpick). Seal while hot.
Chopped Pickle (not cooked)-One
peck green tomatoes, one large head
cabbage (chop all fine); add one
scant cup salt. Let this stand twen-
ty-four hours, then drain good. Chop
four medium sized onions, three red
and three green peppers (seeds re-
moved), five punches celery; then add
10 cents worth of black and white
mustard seed, cents worth of cell
cry seed, three pounds brown sugar
and three pints vinegar. Then add
one cup SIdtCu fioi SCt doiSih MIA I'll
with cabbage and tomatoes. Posi-
lively DO NOT heat vinegar, as this
will keep anywhere for at least two
years, and is much healthier than
cooked pickle.
Candies.
Chocolate Fudge-Two cups sugar.
one cup milk Cor one cup of con-
oensed milk and water), two ounces
bakers chocolate, pinch of soda, one
teaspoon butter, one teaspoon va
nilla Cook sugar, milk and chocolate
until it boils good. then add soda. Be
FORE Won take it off the fire add the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
DINNER STORIES

Mrs. Jones. down in Maine, was
much perturbed by a missiye she re-
ceived from her sister in Boston
Jacob said she to her husband,
as she read, II call this downright
cruel'
Whats the matter 2" asked Jacob.
why, in this letter, Mary tells me
she gets help in raisin' her children
from mothers club. I do believe
in a slipper sometimes an a good
birchin' don't do a child any harm,
but I never used any club on my off
spring.
A little boy who had not learned
how to count one day received three
apples from a friend.
He was very pleased and told mis-
mother afterward-
How many apples did you get -
she asked.
Il don't know s.:st how many. moth
err he replied, but 1 got one in the
middle and two outside.
They tackled father just after he
had figured up his bank balance on
being stung for the usual contribu-
lions to the samilys time-honored
Christmas fund.
Pop" they asked him. what g
your birthstone? ?"
THE grindstone. children; the
grindstone," he instantly replied And
my nose has been to it all my life!"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
The Rainbow Trout.
While Waiting for the Phone.


There's a boob on a cigar store
This is what they hear:
10, Mayme."
Yep, this's me-
"Surest thing you know, sweet
heart. Oh, yes I did; called you up
three times
Il didn't take no other girl
''Surest thing you know"
"Only you, sweetheart"
Honest, there amt no other"
"Surest think you know"
yep. / got two seats"
Coin to take you,. of course"
mo, amt got no use for her."
s'Surest thing you know
Just thought I'd call y'up.
who was that gink on the car with
your
"Oh, 1 don't believe you
Jaw, don't get sore now"
Whats that? Surest thing you
know"
Jaw, you know better"
Just thought I'd call y'up.'
''Surest thing you know"
"Just thought I'd call y'up.'
"G'by Mayme.''
t'Surest thing you know
Here's one for you, too"
."Get it ?"
mo? Here's a louder one
"Get that?"
Jaw right. G'by, Mayme."
'.Surest thing you know"
''G'by"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
suPEREMrNENr.

He sits upon the summit, yet below
The depths he pierces with unerring eye
Tho heaven itself be not for him too
high
His feet can tread the hell of human woe.
Love, honor, beauty, round about him
glow;
He feels the noblest heart-throb, ten
derest sigh;
And all the passions as they pass him
by,
He turns to living creatures all may
know.
Where thro' the ages, light-revealed or
dim,
Within what tribe, or nation, or state,
In sun-clad regions or at either pole,
Where shall we find another like to him,
Shakespeare, the wise, the wonderful,
the great,
The world upgather'd in & single soul?
Richard Osborne, in Philadelphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

There is a screw loose somewhere
with the political prophets. Charles
w. Farnham, manager of the Hughes
campaign tour. is certain that the Re-
publican presidential candidate is now
assured of 900 votes in the electoral
college with an additional fifty prob
able. Vance Mccormick, Democratic
national chairman, says it is al, over
but the shouting and that President
Wilson is sure to be reelected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

butter. Test it in water When done
let stand ten minutes. then stir II IL
gets too hard before it is creamed
enough, add a drop or two OF milk
enough.
Maple Fudge-Use above recipe
with brown sugar and leave out the
chocolate. Nuts may be added
Stuffed Prunes-Steam prunes I'M
ii. tender, remove stones. put a little
pulverized sugar in the openings, in
sert an almond kernel, sprinkle with
granulated sugar
Grape JeII.
For light-colored jell use half-ripe
grapes. Ripe grapes make dark jell-
quarts of grapes add two quarts Of
water. Cook until the boiling point is
reached. Shake kettle or press fruit
down with the spoon If stirred the
pulp mixes with the juice and Is not
so clear. Pour in bag and drain with
out squeezing. To each pint of juice
add a pint of sugar and cook ten or
fifteen minutes. Green grape Jell is
made in the same manner.
To two eggs add two cups of milk,
two cups of flour and one teaspoonful
of salt. Whip eggs until light. add
flour and milk and fill gem pans half
full. Bake in a brisk oven.
Things Worth Knowing.
Put a little salt in starch; gives a
gloss to the clothes.
Rub pancake griddle with salt in
stead of grease. Have a little salt N
a muslin bag and rub the hot griddle
we'll each time before using The
cakes will not stock and there will be
no smoke or odor-
To Preserve Autumn Leaves-With
a soft cloth apply linseed oil on
leaves; press on wrong side with iron
not too hot (hot iron makes them brit
tle). Do the oiling and pressing Oh
newspaper. They will rets in their
beautiful colors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

thusiastic of the Republican cam
paign dopesters. President Wilson will
be lucky if he carries a few of the
states in the erstwhile solid south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

folks would have done. that he was
grateful and pleased with any help
Policeman Billy might give. and he
wouldn't for worlds have interrupted
his thinking
But imagine his surprise when Billy
Iinally said, Well / guess it's a case
for the magic circle"
NO magic circle for mer' exclaimed
Father Beaver. Il tried that once,-
But you didn't try il for something
you could not do yourself" said Po-
hceman Billy. and the look in his eyes
SAID, Better try again,"-(CopyriRht
Clara Ingram Judson-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

Lost, Strayed or Stolen-One state
political campaign. Finder will please
return to Kansas. U. S A. No ques-
lions asked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
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pu Iication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Journal
building over wires for this sole purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
BED T HMlE TALES
POLICEMAN BILLY MAKES SUGGESTION
by CLARA INGRAM JUDSON

scratched his head and thought very
hard.
Father Beaver was so thankful that
Policeman Billy hadn't said. why did
you build II above the damn" as some
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT


Iney DO NOT EXIST.
A man who can find all three of the
pearl shirt studs without looking all over
the house.
A woman who can pass a mirror without
A mule that will kick when expected to.
A white dog who doesn't look as tho he
A man who doesn't always feel bad as
an excuse for taking a drink.
A lf-made man who isn't proud of the
A crowd in the store of the man who
doesn't advertise.
Huckleberry pie that doesn't muss up
the countenance.
Uncle Bushrod Peters.
never yet see a time when the
farmers didn't need either more rain
or less.
don't ca1late 1 will ever sleep in a
foldin' bed again. After L had let it
down and got into it and shet it up
again I was too cramped to be COM
Portable.
No use provin' that the world is
round any more. Everybody knows
1t amt on the square.
There amt nobuddy in this world
that kin talk faster than a woman,
onless it is some other woman, and
then it is question.
Lem Hilliker has a nephew who
has been taken to the asylum. He was
vaudeville actor and had to give
nine shows a day. He went crazy
and thought he was a film.
Seems like there never was a time
in the history of the country when
there wasn't somethin' the matter
with the tariff
When they called fer volunteers to
go from our town to the Mexican
border. not a single man volunteered.
But all the married men did.
When a Teller falls in love with
the village milliner he is always sure
of havin' plenty of competition.
The parson put sign on a tree in
front of the church which said: mo
hitchin' here" and several couples
read the sign and went somewhere
else to get married.
The Rainbow Trout.
The most picturesque trout is the
rainbow. According to the stories we
have heard, the rainbow frequently
reaches the length of eight feet and
weighs in the neighborhood of 21S
pounds. Any fisherman who catches
a rainbow smaller than this is no
fisherman at all. Any real trout fish
erman who catches a rainbow only
seven feet long throws it back to give
it a chance to grow up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-23
Grape JeH.

To two eggs add two cups of milk.
two cups of flour and one teaspoonful
of salt. Whip eggs until light. add
flour and milk and fill gem pans half
full. Bake in a brisk oven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

saucer. sometimes stimulates the appe- tite. The case of a woman l knew who did not eat until her meals were brought up with the gold knives and forks which were among the family most cherishedl possessions, and of child who was coaxed to take the milk he turned against by having it served in tinted glass, are representative of the whms of the sick persons palate.
 In a home where there is a chronic in- valid, or where attacks of illness are com- mon, it Is worth while to have special outfit to be used only in cases of illness. Sets for bedroom use come in beautiful china, but these are costly beyond the reach of the majority and attractive sub stitutes can be procured at much less ex- pense. A good sized tray which is large enough to carry all or nearly all that will be required, and not so big as to be clumsy. is the first essential. This must be cov- cred with dainty tray cloth or napkin.
 For tea or coffee come delightful little combination pots. cream jugs, and sugar holders in silver, china. and Sheffield ware. The hot drink is in the lowest receptacle, a cream jug is fitted on top of that, and the cover of this holds the sugar. When the cream pitcher is taken off this cover is placed upon the lowest vessel, to keep the contents warm. When this appliance cannot be attained a special little tea or coffee pot should be reserved for sick room use The toast or hot bread may be brought in on hot water plate, such as is used for griddle cakes, or one of these dishes may serve for the entire solid part of the meal. An invalid does not eat rapidly, and without some such adjunct as this her food is likely to chill before she has finished the repast.
 I cannot emphasize too strongly the necessity of having everything that should be hot, extremely hot. If an egg is to be served, the glass to contain it must have hot water in it until just before the egg is broken and the tea or coffee cup should be treated in the same way. The toast must be freshly made. crisp and warm, never soggy or scorched. No matter how delicious the food may be, it is an effort for the sick person to eat it at all and when the meal is indifferent the appetite balks sturdily and refuses to be coerced.
 Only cheerful talk and not too much of that should be served with the break fast or with any of the other meals, of which this should be an example. A sur plus of conversation often seems to fill up the invalid more than actual food. If she prefers to eat alone, as is sometimes s the case, the whim should be hurnored. Two or three persons should never be in the room while the struggle is being made to coax down the meal.
 All through the catering of the patient the same sort of attention and tender care should be manifested. There should be an endeavor to plan pleasant little sur prises in the line of foods, to find some thing triffe unusual which may trick the palate into accepting it. Any wish expressed for an article of diet should be halrlored. if possible. but the demand should never be made on the patient as to what she wants to eat. for to this inquiry her natural reply will probably be: " Nothing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

OW many ,housekeepers, even of long experience, understand how T to cater to the occasional or \ chronic invalid? In how many N homes is there any comprehen- sion of the correct care of the person who is slightly ill?
 Perhaps it may be said that the trained nurse is in a way responsible for the lack of practice today in the charge of the sick. In most places where the nurse is attainable 1t is taken for granted that she should be summoned at the appear ance of disease of any kind, and only in rather remote regions does the habit still prevail of home or neighborhood nursing
 In some respects the change is great benefit. There can be no doubt that cases of illness which might prove serious are sometimes checked by receiving the proper attention in time, and certain forms of sickness require skill in han ding which only the professional can ade- quately give. More than this, the invalid feels more at liberty to call upon the per son who is engaged for the specific work of nursing than upon a member of the family, who may be wearied by the dis charge of other duties.
 None the less, the fact remains that there are many slight attacks of disorders of various kinds which receive only the care of the household, and that the invalid who is laid up with a dragging cold, slight fever, a turn of rheumatism, or something else not alarming has a right to the correct kind of treatment, and often does not get it. The member of the home who is detailed to look after her desires to do the best possible but lacks the knowledge and experience to supply the kind of attention which would lessen the discomfort of the patient.
 A few practical points of knowledge 1t is, therefore, well for every woman to know, First of all, the room should be kept in special order and the invalid should be sheltered not only from bodily annoyances. so far as possible. but also from mental disturbances and from a share in the worries of the we'll members of the household. Cares and complaints should be dropped outside the door of the sick chamber. instead of being brought in there and dumped upon the one person who is not able to get up and run away from recital Of woes. A bright face, a pleasant voice, apparent freedom from pressing duties, and leisure to look after the needs of the invalid, an appreciation of the fact that the sick are easily wear Jed and should not haveGtoo large a quan- tity of even cheering conversation forced upon them, a recognition of the profound fact that few patients really enjoy having callers sit on their beds or in chairs that collide with the side or foot of the couch. that 8 loud voice is distressing to sick ears, and that fatigue comns with dis tressing swiftness, should all be part of the equipment of the home ndrse.
 Great care should be bestowed upon the room and bed of the invalid. The air should be fresh, but neither too hot nor too cold, and the bed should be sheltered from drafts as well as from a glare of light. The bed should be well made and frequently changed; the pillows turned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26
Banished Small Pests.

1T have been a reader of the Corner for e long time. When read of the different helpful items that are contributed l cut them ont and paste them in my scrap book on the chance that they may some day be of assistance to me or to some one else I believe if more of the readers would do this the same questions would not have to be answered so often, such as What can I do to rid my house of ants. bugs etc.?' I have been annoyed by the different insects we sometimes have to fight against. The ants had visited me lust once, and if may will tell what did to get rid of them in the hope that it may be of help to Mrs. E. R. S., whose request appeared recently.
 "There was line of these little in eects from the ground up the brick wall to my back porch, along the length of the porch, and up the wall again to my pantry window There was not break in their line I tried all the different remedies had heard of and even poured kerosene on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

ular bathing cannot be done first but the patients face and hands may be washed off with a cloth dipped in warm water and the mouth rinsed out. After this cup of tea or of bouillon or a glass of hot milk or of matted milk, or whatever warm draft is preferred, may be given and the invalid permitted to rest for little while before proceeding to the more compre- hensive bathing and more substantial meal. AFN
 The bed bath must be taken in install- ments. and at it's best it is rather trying experience A blanket or a doubled sheet should be slipped under the patient who cannot leave the couch, in order to pro- tect the bedclothing from dampness and the person washed little at a time, with care not to expose too much to possible chill at once. She should then, if feasi- ble, be moved to the other side of the bed, if not strong enough to be taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

ton should be diverted.
 Before bringing in the breakfast every trace of the bath and the sick night should be oblterated so far as possible. No re- ceptacles containing soiled water, no tumbled linen, no suggestive medicine bottles and glass should be left within the line of vision A screen is most use ful article in a sick room. and this should stand between the patient and the window while this is opened long enough to admit a draft of fresh, pure air that will sweep away the distinctive sick room odor.
 One of the most useful pieces of furni- ture in house is table made especially for the use of those who musttake their meals in bed. Such a table, is provided with what might be called a one sided base or foot which goes under the bed or the chair containing the patient. while the top of the ble extends above her. A de- vice for raising or lowering the top per-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26
Depil's Food Gale.

" Last fall there appeared in the Cor ner a recipe would so much like to have. It was for devils food cake. The writer stated that the secret of the cake was not to put too much flour in the batter. The recipe called for only one egg and it was better than any cake of the name I have ever tasted made with two or three eggs. was sure I had the recipe in my notebook, but ] must have lost it. Also please tell me how to bake apples as they are served in some of the cafes in the city. They are delicious to the taste and look so appetizing besides. MRS. P. G. J.
 Can some one supply the inquirer with these recipes? My own directions for devils food call for two eggs. Possibly the friend who sent the recipe in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

from the couch, clean sheet being first put on the bed with the extra fullness doubled up against the invalid, to be spread over the other half of the bed after the patient has been rolled from it. The business of changing pillow slips and nightdress is simpler matter
 A little more rest must be taken after this and then the patients breakfast can be brought in.
 Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the invalid's tray, and the daintiness which endeavors to tempt the tagging appetite is never more required than at breakfast time. Only small quantity of food should be offered-a display of a large amount dscourages the patient more than can be grasped by the normal, healthy person. The complaint have heard made that food eaten in bed tastes of the blankets has enough truth in it to make it essential that the invalid's atten-