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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
In The AftergLotU
BY GRANDPA NORTON
In which an old man muses. the past, the present,

the road by the railroad track,
through the big swamp to the old
swimming hole.
Steel Cars and an Observation Car:
Soon amid clouds of smoke and
steam, a train whipped by-big en-
CINE, steel cars and handkerchiefs
waving from an observation end. 1
sat right down and recalled the little
wood burning engine with its stack
like a cornucOpia, that wheeZed through
town with its two dirty cars in the old
days. Coming up the grade from the
swamp they went very slow and we
used to toss apples to the fireman. We
even knew the fireman's name-it was
Bob.
The only thing that seemed the
same was the swamp. Some of the
edge had been drained and was under
cultivation but the rest was the same
the old gum trees with their
branches of mistletoe-and the buckle
! berries and magnolia and in the deep
er marshes wild cranberries were
growing.
The old swimming hole was where
the branch" went under the railroad
embankment in an iron tunnel that
looked like an old engine boiler. (WiII
Nickerson crawled through this one
time when the water was low. Brave
boy-what if he had met a snake in
there.) The tunnel was gone and a
cement culvert had taken its place
side of the fill" and l climbed up the
grade to the track and over. Yes it
was the same place but where was the
water? The cold spring, where we
used to wet our feet before going in
so that we would not get cramps was
as sparkling and cool as ever, but the
swimming hole-ye gods, I could lie
down on my back in it and not get my
stomach wet-no, never mind any
funny remarks am not as fat as
that!
turned and walked right back to
the station. looking neither to the
right nor left. I walked up the 'hilI'
where we used to coast and never
stopped for breath-right to the sta
ton and on to train and away.
But through it all there was one
thing that gladdened my heart
didn't bring my boys with me. If I
had, my reputation for Veracity would
have been ruined forever.
So l say again: hug your boyhood
memories to your breast and keep
your childhood recollections as vivid as
you can, but don't go back.
GRANDPA NORTON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

include the houses belonging to c. S.
Bowman, b. F. Golden. and c. P.
Bolmar They were selected in 1914
The new temple will be the best in
Kansas and of a distinctly Masonic
type of architecture. Neither the de-
sign nor architect has been chosen yet
but it is promised that the building
will be something different-that the
passersby may know that it is a Ma
sonic temple On the floor will be a
dining room which will seat 5000
guests or may be separated into sew
eral smaller rooms, according to the
size of the crowd. There will be three
Blue lodges, the chapter and COM
mandery, the Scottish Rite and an
auditorium and accommodations for
everybody.
Own One Home.
The Masonic orders at present own
the temple on jackson street between
Seventh and Sixth street and are in
the best of financial condition. There
are many expensive fixtures in the
temple, which will be moved to the
new building. At present the temple
is crowded to capcity and has served
very well since the time when it was
first occupied.
The idea is to make the new temple
as much of a home for the men as
the present one is. to have it house all
Topeka Masonic BODIES ana nave II
free from debt in order that they can
afford to keep it open all of the time.
The property east of the Novelty
theater was bought by the Masons
some years ago when they intended to
build the temple there but the lack of
space discouraged them This, with
the sale OF the temple, will make a
big hole in any debt that may pile up
during the building A fund is being
set aside for the purpose and the work
goes quietly and firmly on that Topeka
may have a Masonic temple in 1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

Did Won ever go back after many
years, to the old bOyhood scenes? NC?
Then don't. Rather hug the old
memories to your breast with never an
idol shattered or a memory lost.
| made the mistake. L went back
and now the glamour of youth is lost.
can only wonder whether the world
has changed or memory has played me
a trick.
All alone 1 went pack to the place
which my family had left forty years
before. The old place was long
walk from town, but it was lovely
early summer day so I set out on foot.
I found the old lumber yard and
planning mill still there but much en-
larged and changed and l stopped and
wondered why they had cut off much
of the brick chimney-it was certain
ly not half as high as the time when
Freddie Case climbed up the spider
web ladder to the top.
Then in the vacant lot where we
PLAYED "one old cat was the building
and sign of Il Hnoleum factory.
Noticing the changes I strolled along
till wonder of wonders. 1 was there.
1t was on the brow of a hill and I
looked back toward the town. In the
old days it seemed so far and now it
was but a few short blocks
1t Looked So Small.
1 never had much of an idea of
space but always remembered the
wide sweeping acres Of the old home.
I knew there were but thirteen but
still it was a big place. I looked it
over in wonder-the place still
stretched to the road on the south
the middle of the flat on the east and
to the old Swain place on the north,
but why did 1t look so small? I took
off my glasses and wiped them thor
oughly and looked again. The whole
place was no bigger than a ball park.
The house looked much the same
some new porches and longer windows
and I believed it had been moved
nearer the street. Still the old hickory
tree was by the side door. Under the
tree were a couple of clubs. Boys
just won't wait for nuts to fall now
any more than then.
talked with the man who lived
there. asking him questions, steeling
myself to ask the one which was up
nermost in my mind. At last I asked
NJ and he told me that the place was
caEed the old Norton home. Some
way I was pleased that after all these
W Srs a stranger should call my name.
But I must be going. 1t was down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

ceived for the testing runs far above
that figure.
Possibly he VII nave to bar from
the test the family COWS owned in TO
peka. and confine his activities to the
dairy herds. IF he does that the work
will cost considerably less.
The lowest bid received by DR..
Rowles for making the tests was
s497e2, filed by c. o. Byerley. The
bid of DR. A B. Maeill was $500 and
r. D. Parish, of the office of the state
livestock sanitary commissioner, Of
fered to do the work for $500.
DR.. Rowles plans to have all the
tests completed by the first of April
but it may be necessary TO fix some
limits as to the particular cows tested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

cout. lglng. She bought six thousand
straw berry plants. set out 1000 her
self and raised Is. During the year
she wa operated on for appendicitis
and weAE back to work too early. An
ambulah ce brought her to the hos
pital.
"HemoE -hage," said the doctor. 'If
you don't do what 1 tell you, youn
kill yourself
Two tons 0f alfalfa to the acre was
her reward in the new crop. Neigh
bors who had laughed at her stopped
in to ask her she did it. The farm
has been stocA-d with modern farm
machinery because she says she can't
do without it. 1'here are 200 Rhode
Island Red chickens in her flock,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
New Plan Is Suggested for Dis
posing of Garbage.
Municipal Swine Herd Might
Solve POrter's Problem.
COSTS TOO MUCH
An Expense of 5000 a Year for
Coal Alone.
Not Nearly All the People Are
Served at That.

municipal swine herd to eat up
the garbage collected in Topeka is enc
of the solutions offered for the prob
lem city crematory folks have on their
hands. The plan really is being con-
sidered at the city hall but the funny
part of it is that no one appears to
have thought about 1t before the city
spent a fortune on a garbage disposal
plant.
One city commissioner remarked
the other day that the city crematory
would come nearer paying dividends
with a paddock on every door than
any other way.
the members of the hog family have
been social outcasts in Topeka for
many years-,in fact, ever since Topeka
became a city of the first class. But
if it proves that the solution of the
garbage problem is to be found in
this family its members are certain
to be restored to the prestige enjoyed
when Topeka was village.
With two wagons working about six
wagonloads of garbage are collected
each week. And this comes from about
one-tenth of the homes in Topeka.
The remaining nine-tenths have no
city garbage service or the reason that
it costs money. If some means could
be provided whereby the garbage
could be made to produce a revenue
the city could afford to provide free
garbage collection service. In that
event about twelve wagons could be
used constantly.
Municipal Pig Pen.
With twelve wagons hauling gar
bage to a herd of hogs sufficiently
large to dispose of all of it the ami
mails at Gage park would cease to be
a drawing card. The municipal pig
pen would be the thing. The only ex-
pense the city would have in connec-
ton with the maintenance of the herd
would be the collection of the garbage
which would certainly cost less than
corn on the cob. City officials figure
that farmers make money on hogs
feeding corn; so why shouldn't there
be money in raising hogs on free
garbage.
The city crematory is looked upon
as a white elephant by Commissioner
w. L. Porter. Right now he is look
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

3 is perhaps the only woman
tate competent to drive n ma.
one blow of a hammer. lay &C
sidewalks, shingle the smoke
or butcher Il shoat. While Mis-
'aum Is the man of the farm. he
Miss Margaret Case, keeps
years ago Miss Krigbaum be-
er career with a bank account of
/. pluck, and 500. She was de-
ned to make a model farm from
prty acres of rundown land be-
ig to her s0-year-old father.
I'M Thomas Krigbaum. 1t ap-
she has succeeded.
lere is nothing on the farm that
At like" said Miss Krigbaum
atively, "except-snakes. She
s inwardly every time the plow-
ripping through the moist
turns out wlggling garter. -
walks down the furrow with a
ver one shoulder and makes as
ut furrow as can any man, she
a moving machine when the
Try hovers at los, and can shock
from breakfast until purple
ut. Around the house, she weeds
arden, cuts wood. kill chickens.
pes to market. The outdoor work
only anti-fat cure, she declares.
Gave Up Skirts.
fy in the farming game. Miss
aum abandoned the skirt. 1t got
: way and was unhandy. Blue
boomers fastened below the
boys stockings. calf skin boots
mans blue shirt form her work
lstume. She wears a straw hat
~ off the sun.
rmtng is the hardest work in the
and the happiest." she says. Il
IN all kinds of weather, go to bed
he chickens and get up with the
OF course some days I am too
10 stir. Then I loaf a day and
The Ladies Home Journal. The
lay l make up for my rest by
ng twice as hard"
First Crop Discouraging.
s krigbaum's first crop was dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

pure bred. and her seven Jersey cows
are registered.
Tall, strong and red checked. Miss
Krigbaum compares well with Diana
Her blue eyes sparkle and the pink
cheeks tell of the health that lies
underneath.
Miss Krigbaum belongs to the To-
peka Good Government club, is be-
lever in suffrage, and is the only
woman member of the Kansas I'm
proved Stock Breeders association
This week she attended every meet
ing. It's just like a family reunion
she said.
When their motors fail expert avi-
atOrS by gliding can advance about
four miles in a descent of a mile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
\. Y. Yankees Get Lee Magee.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE New York
American league club Friday night
closed a deal with Harry Sinclair for
Lee Magee. formerly manager OF the
Brooklyn Federal league club Cap
tain Tfihnghurst Houston. secretary of
the local American club, phoned from
Cincinnati, that Magee had signed a
contract Magee jumped the St Louis
Nationals last winter, signing three
year contract with the Federals-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
MS HER FARM
WITHOUT A MAN
! Louise A. Krigbaum Is a
successful AgricuIturist.
Orms Every Kind of Labor
on Her 40 Acres.
/ BEGAN ON S1OO CAPITAL
ling Causes Her to Hest
tate Except Snakes.
RS Boomers and CalfSkin
Boots at Work.
BEGAN ON S1OO CAPITAL

rty acres of land composes the
ess estate of Miss Louise A.
baum. four miles southeast of To-
. Forty acres she farms herself,
milking seven head Of Jerseys in
gray morning to pitching alfalfa
Ehen it's green as7d heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
MANY COWS MUST WAIT
Not Enough Money to Pay for Tuber.
culin Tests

The twenty-five hundred dairy cows
in and about Topeka may have to get
along without their promised tubercl,-
lin test. DIR. L. w. Rowles, city milk
inspector, has just $500 available for
that purpose and every bid he has re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
PLAN new TEMPLE
Topeka Masonic Bodies to Have
New Home by 1920.
VIII Be Located at Tenth and
Van Buren, Streets.
TO Be FINEST IN KANSAS
Dining Room Alone win Seat
Three Thousand Guests.
Present Jackson Temple Is
Crowded to Capacity.
TO Be FINEST IN KANSAS

Final payments on the 165 by 225
foot plot of ground at the corner of
Tenth and Van Buren, street will be
made by the Masonic bodies in 1916.
The 100000 temple will be finished
by 1920 and stand on a site that over
looks the best part of Topeka and yet
be close to the business section of the
city.
The lots are practically paid for and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15
.Rie Drrrnods Store Burns.

Muscatine. Iowa. Jan. 15.-The B.
E Lilley drygoods store, one of the
largest N the city, was destroyed by
fire. which was discovered at ) o'clock
this morning and which is s-llI burn
ing The loss II is estimated will pass
100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

Naomi-"What do you Think Gwen
doIyn positively refuses to give a talk on
Bergson at our club next week" Diana
What reason did she give." Naomi
"A perfectly silly one, Said she didn't
know anything about Bergson Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

The eastern part of the country
seems to be trying to feel out the sit
uation with regard to returning our
old friend Teddy to the fold as bell
cow" We have not been east since
1899 but SO far as this part of the
country is concerned we predict that
Teddy has no more show than a bow
legged girl has of getting married in
her home town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-15

Break in steam pipes and no heat
at State House. Hard times for Off
GERS and employees.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
HOIO To Make the
Quickest, Simplest Cough
Remedy
Much Better than the Ready
Made Kind and You Save ~.
Fully Guaranteed

This homemade cough syrup is now
used In more homes than any other cough
remedy. Its promptness, ease and GER
talnty in conquering distressing coughs,
chest and throat colds, is really remark
able. You can actually feel it take hold.
A DAYS use will usually overcome the
ordinary cough-releves even whoopipo
cough quickly. Splendid, too, for bron-
chitis, spasmodic Group, bronchial asthma.
and winter coughs.
Get from any druggist 21a ounces of
PlneX $50 cents WORTHY pour it in pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain granu-
lated sugar syrup. This gives yoll-at a
cost of only 54 cents-a full pint of better
cough syrup than you could buy for $3.50.
Takes but few minutes to prepare. Full
directions with Pinex. Tastes good and
never spoils.
You will be pleasantly surprised how
quickly it loosens dry, hoarse or tight
coughs, and heals the inflamed memI
branes in a painful cough. 1t also stops
the formation of phlegm in the throat
and bronchial tubes, thus ending the per-
sistent loose cough.
Pinex is a most valuable concentrated
compound of genuine Norway pine cv-
tract. rich in guaiacol, which is so heal
ing to the membranes.
To avoid disappointment, be sure and
ask your druggist for 80 1a ounces Pinex, y
and don't accept anything else.
A guarantee of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. The Pinex Co., Fl.
Wayne, Ind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
MAKES THE STOMACH
FEEL FINE
AIi-o-na Quickly Stops Heartburn,
SOurness, Gas and All Miseries
of Indigestion

It's a pleasure to sell a medicine
when customers come in afterward and
tell you how much good it has done
them.
Druggists everywhere can tell of this
experience in their sale of Mi-o-na,
the well-known stomach remdy. And
that is the reason why they are al
ways glad to sell and recommend Mi
o-na. 1t does the work and ends all
stomach distress just like the Milo
ma people say It will. AS a result of
this success most every druggist goes
step further and sells Mi-o-na on a
positive guarantee that unless il helps
the purchaser he can have his money
back. That may seem rash, but Gus
toners have said so many good words
in Mi-o-na's favor that very few pack
ages are likely to be returned.
Anyone who has dyspepsia, whose
food does not digest well, and who
has to take thought as to what he can
eat, and when, can leave so cents de-
posit at any drug store and take home
a box of Mi-o-na and if the remedy
does not regulate his digestion and
help his dyspepsia he can withdraw
his money.
This shows great faith in the merit
of Mi-o-na. 1t is really a most un-
usual medicine and the rapid in
crease OF sales since it was introduced
in Harrisburg shows that it does ~
that it is claimed to do-relieves dys-
pepsia. regulates digestion and en-
ables those who use it to eat Just what
they want with no fear of trouble af-
ter. Sold by Fl. G. Kennedy and any
other leading druggist in this vicin-
ity.-Advertisement,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

The seventh birthday OF Gilbert
Tarasi, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Tarasi, was celebrated with a
childrens party at their home, 593
South Front street. The decorations
and favors were suggestive of George
Washington and the birthday cake
bore seven lighted candles.
Those enjoying games, music and
refreshments were tho Misses Helen
Barbush. Rosie Vetere, Mary Attic,
Annie Jane Gramm, Esther Gramm,
Anna Swarts Mary Abrams, Sadie
Abrams, Evelyn Dirk, Alta Draben-
stadt, Edith Alto. Christine Romig
Anna Gibbons, Elvina Buglio. Wha-
media Day, Dorothy Abrams, Masters
Freddie Corkle, Irwin Brownagle
Chester Brownagle. Ellwood Gibbons
Richard Hartwick. Amos Draben-
stadt, Gilbert McCann. Ellsworth Fin
ney, Hene-y Gramm, Ben Abrams
Martin, Ben and Simon Barbush
Stewart Romig, Ralph Crist, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Acri, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Abrams, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Tarasi. Mrs. Michael
Barbush, Gilbert Tarasi, Miss Amy
Barbush, Miss Allie Barbush, Miss
Orsola Acri. and Mrs. Louisa Acri.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

Co.. in various styles and sizes to suit
each individual requirement, giving IN
each case the greatest amount of heat
with the minimum expenditure for
coal. The Hines Store will be glad to
furnish full information, and give
prices on these Penn furnaces. They
also sell the Penn Esther ranges; give
with them the same guarantee that
goes with all the furnaces and stoves
sold by the Penn Co, that is absolute
satisfaction. After all, there is moth
ing better to buy than just absolute
satisfaction lis there?
The Fad For Skating
The American people are known as
"faddists shat is they like one thing
at time and take it up exclusively
and enthusiastically. Just now it is
skating. and as a result of this fad,
shops all over the country are show
ing skating togs. In keeping with its
up-to-date policy, the Walk-Over Boot
Shop, 226 Market street, is showing a
new skating boot so attractive in de-
sign that it's popularity is certain, not
only for skaters but also for general
sports wear-motoring, golf and
tramping. It is made OF fawn deer
skin. soft. pliable and strong. 1t is
beautifully designed with low heel,
soft toe, cut high with a special sad
die strap for added support. The in
side of the boot. with the padded
tongue, and soft leather, seem made
for perfect comfort. while the smart
lines and coloring make it decidedly
good looking on the foot
Safety First
The housekeeper who finds ii hard
TO plan meals during the barren
months of the year will find many
welcome suggestions at the Studeba-
ker Grocery Store. State and Second
streets. Fresh mushrooms. for in
stance. are an appetizing change from
accustomed routine, and those sold
by Studebaker are absolutely safe to
eat as they come direct from a gov
eminent experimental station. They
are unusually large and deliciously
favored. and may be served either as
entree, vegetable. or to take the place
of meat as mushrooms are extremely
nourishing and very moderately priced
at Studebaker's. The Studebaker Store
is also offering a variety of fresh
southern vegetables, including cucum-
hers, radishes, string beans. Brussels
sprouts. egg plant, cauliflower. beets,
peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach
and rhubarb.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22

The following recital program,
given under the direction of the Camp
H1il Music Club Thursday, February
"a, at S:15 p. M. in the Fire Hall, in
clude Mrs. Mabel Hess Drumgold,
soprano; f. VIM. Froehlich, basso-
cantantc and violiniist. The program
(a) Creole Lovers Song" (b) The
Gypsies," Buck; (c) MY Desire" (d)
Necklace of Love-" Nevin, Mrs.
Drumgold; violin, Meditation" from
That's" Massenet, Mr.. Froehlich; (a)
Stolen Wings" Willeby; (b) THE
Gypsy Dalsier," (c) "a Birthday"
Woodman, Mrs. Drumgold; vocal, ITO
the Moon" Loveday, Mr.. F'roehlich;
dialect songs, (a) Kentucky Babe"
Geibel; (b) Uncle Rome" Homer;
Co Sweet Little Woman O. Nine"
Bartlett; Cd "Nuttin'," Carpenter,
Mrs. Drumgold; violin, Romance" "
Ries, Mr.. Froehlich; (a) The Wind
OBJ Yesterday and To-day" Co II
Know" (d) Lorraine, Lorraine.
Lorree," Sprosc, Mrs. Drumgold; vocal
Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind"
Sarjeant, AIR. F'roehlich; accompanies
Miss Mae Brodbeck and Miss Clara
Cromleigh. Tickets on sale at Sig
ler's Music Store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-22
Wedding Anniversary
of Rev. and Mrs. Harris

Members of the Penbroolk Evan
gelical r. L. C. e. gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Har-
ris. 347 South Eighteenth street, to
help celebrate the 27th wedding an
niversary of Mr.. Harris parents, the
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Harris.
Congratulations and good wishes
for the future years, were extended
to the guests of honor and music and
supper added to the pleasure of the
company.
In attendance were the Rev. Mr.
Bergman, the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs w
s. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. John S
Harris, Mrs. Eicholtz, Miss Ruth
Harris, Edwin Harris. William Harris
Miss Dando, Mr.. Trout, Mr.. White
Miss Katherine Speck, Mr.. and Mrs
Hansen, Miss Luella Speck, Miss
Carrie Wciser, Miss Anna Ressler
Miss Sara Speck, Mr.. Malseed, Mrs
Charles Hollenbaugh, Mr.. and Mrs
William Gingrich, John Early, Miss
Mary Fredrickson, Miss Esther Early
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Mater.