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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
CoLLEGE GRADUATEs.

Charles NJ. Schwab of Bethlehem
steel fame has written an article for
the November American Magazine in
which he tells some of his opinions of
college graduates. He says:
The college man who thinks that
his greater learning gives him the
privilege of working less hard than
the man without such an education is
going to wake up in disaster. 1 regret
that some college men enter industry
with an inflated notion of their owr
value. They want to capitalize at
once their education, and the time
they spent getting it. They feel it is
unfair to begin at the bottom, on thu
same basis with a boy of IT or IS
who has never been to college.
A college man, entering industry, is
worth nc more to his employer than
common-school or high-schooI boy,
unless he happens to be taking up
some position in which higher educa-
ton is directly applied. Even then he
has to adjust himself. Neither knowl-
edge of the classics nor mathematical
proficiency can be converted over
night into a marketable commodity.
Higher education has it's chance
later, when the college boy has mas
| tered all the minor details of the bust
ness. Then, if he went to college
with serious purpose. and studied hard
and Systematically, he has the advan-
tage of thoroly trained mind to
tackle larger problems, a mind which
should be broader and more flexible
because of its greater powers of imag-
ination and logical reasoning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
The Winner.

An Englishman, Irishman and
Scotchman made an agreement among
themselves that whoever died first
should have five pounds placed on his
coffin by each of the others. The
Irishman was the first to die. Shortly
afterward the Scotchman met the
Englishman ard asked him if he had
fulfilled the agreement.
Yes said the Englishman. 81 put
on five sovereigns. What did you put
one''
'tOh, just wrote my check for ten
pounds said the Scotchman, IAN
took your five sovereigns as change =
Tho Argcnant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

When Redhead, the Woodpecker
suggested that the three Black Bears
call on the new Beaver family, the
hears started right off without even
waiting to ask where the Beavers
lived. That was just like bear. They
are always so sure they know every
thing that they never ask questions
And consequently they make lot OF
mistakes 49,
thew weren't even to the edge of Dark
Forest vet, when the Big Black Bear
said to his companions, Where do
Won suppose those Beavers live %
Now. of course, the Great Black
Pear had no idea where the Beavers
lived. but he wouldn't admit that
not hei He stood still and looked
around. There's where they live"
he said, pointing to a big hollow
stump. right there" ,..
well, WE'LL" exclaimed the Black
bear. in a very surprised voice,
think of that, always thought
beavers lived by a stream of water!'
That remark made the Great Black
Bear very angry, for it reminded him
of what he already knew-that beav-
ers did live by water, they couldn't
live anywhere else and he know it
well enough only he had forgotten it
for the minute. But the Great Black
Pear was one of the kind of folks
that never, never will admit they are
vrong-never. And of course that
makes trouble-for bears as well as
for folksl
"R-er-er-ouff!' he exclaimed cross
Iy, 81 guess l know where beavers
live. And anyway. I'm bigger than
you arei"
VERY well, very WELL" replied the
Big Black Bear hastily, that's where
they livei'' OF course he wasn't con-
WINGED, growing never does convince
anybody, but he knew that what the
Great Black Bear said about being
bigger was true and he didn't want to
poll his journey with fight. Very
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
JOURNAL ENTRIES

loo much play will become just as
uresome as too much work
x x
Inc person who makes a special eff
Tort to be popular seldom succeeds.
X x X
with the great majority of people,
the savings of a lifetime never amount
to very much.
X X X
among the rare humans are the few
VINO are satisfied occasionally with the
prevailing brand of weather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
Lemon Mincemeat.


One-half cup butter and lard mixed,
two large lemons, four apples, one
fourth pound chopped candied lemon
peel, one pound currants one and
three-fourth cups sugar, one tea
spoon powdered cinnamon. one tea
spoon powdered ginger, one-half tea
spoon grated nutmeg, one-half tea
spoon powdered allspice, one-fourth
teaspoon powdered cloves, one tea
spoon salt one-half cup raisins, one
half cup chopped nut meats
Extract juice from lemons and re-
move pips. Now put lemons into
sauce pan, cover with cold water and
boil until quite tender. Change the
peel to a paste, add apples cored.
peeled and chopped. candied lemon
peel, butter and lard, currants, rails
ms, salt, spices, lemon juice, nut
meats and sugar. Put into jar ana
cover
This nihcemeat is excellent for
, pies and tartlets.. Sufficient for four
pies.
Uses Electric Iron to Raise Bread.
A new use TO- electric household
irons has developed to help popularize
this already indispensable device. A
bright woman. whose inventive m nd
saves her much time and expense,
uses her iron to raise bread.
On days when she does not desire
to use her kitchen stove. she places
her electric iron in a big pan. covers
| it with some perforated utensil upon
which she places her pans of bread.
| She then covers the whole with a
cloth and the heat of the iron raises
the bread most rapidly and satisfac-
torily.
Mock Chicken salad.
Cold roast pork, mayonnaise, cell
cry
Cut the pork in small pieces. mix
with equal portions diced celery.
/ Toss with mayonnaise dressing.
Serve on lettuce leaves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01


ant"
The capitalist knew that the new
company was spending too much
money; also he knew that in some
way they had got to put stop to it.
So anxious was he to reduce expenses
that he offered his private secretary
SIS a month extra if he could find a
way to cut down current expenses.
The young man overhauled his ac-
counts but he failed to find single
expense that could be judiciously cut
down. Just as he was about to give
up the promised increase in salary it
occurred to him that he was already
getting $50 a month. Brimming over
with enthusiasm, he sought the cap
italist
''I have found way" he said.
''You can save $40 a month on me. I
have taken that amount off my sal
ary.'
1t took the capitalist just about a
tenth of a second to see that the young
ma was still SIS a month ahead, but
the bargain stood.
When Billy Bennett applied for a
job as office boy he produced testf-
monials frow two clergymen who
knew him we'll. But the hard-heaart-
ed business man was not particularly
impressed by them.
I'VE don't want you on uSndays,
my lad he said. Haven't you a
reference from somebody who knows
you on week days?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

The French ministry of commerce,
with the cooperation of the munich
palities of Havre and Trouville, has
made provision fer the establishment
of a school for the practical education
of hotel managers and employees.
Here is an opportunity that American
high schools have thus far neglected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
Germans Rescue Belgian.

An honest citizen of Brussels, re-
turning home late at night under artf-
fetal stimulation and singing at the
top of his voice, was apprehended by a
German patrol. The citizen resisted,
and after a scuffle broke away from
his captor and fell into the canal
Unable to swim, he began to call for
help, without eliciting any response
from the German policeman, who
seemed to think that this was as good
a way as any out of the situation. Just
as he was going down for the third
time the fugitive had a happy thought
With all his remaining strength he
yelled, "Vive Ia France, Vive la
FranceH A couple of Germans dived
for him at once. He was hauled out,
taken to the lookup, and the next day
sentenced to three months for juttering
seditious cries.-Echo Beige.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

Mr.. De Forest has arranged for
transatlantic passengers to hear Ca
russo sing on the photograph via wire
less. 1t is understood that Caruso
was selected for this wonderful feat,
says the Boston Transcript. because
of his supremacy on the high c's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
DINNER STORIES

She was very stout and must have
weighed nearly 1916 pounds. She was
learning roller skating when she had
the misfortune to fall. Several atten-
dants rushed to her side, but were I'M
able to raise her at once. One said
soothingly:
Wen get you up all right, madam,
Do not be alarmed"
"Oh, am not alarmed at all, but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

ed the honor of being first. walked
over to the hollow stump and the
Great Black Bear poked his nose in
side and said, welcome to our -"
But he never finished his sentence,
for out from that stump there flew
a dozen q score, a hundred angry
bees all deter mined to punish that
Great Black Bear for sticking his nose
into their hive. And then the Great
Black Bear said, "R-er-er-oufff" for
sure, and ran away as fast as ever he
could - Copyright - Clara Ingram
Judson)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

The high price of steel is said to
be driving the railroads back to wood
en- cars. When they are met by the
high price of lumber where will they
take REFUGEE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

The country has not gone Demo-
cratic twice in succession since the
Civil war. Millions of voters think
this year will be no exception to the
rule
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

The Democrats say that Colonel
Roosevelt's campaigning is injuring
Hughes's chances. But the Democrats
have Bryan on the stump so it is a
stand off
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

Altho paper is becoming precious
it still is used for printing cheap nov
els and for telling the public about
the high cost of living
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

With wheat selling around two dol
lars a bushel the farmer can look
with equanimity upon an advance of
approximately 100 per cent in the
price &C binder twine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

blespoons cheese grated, one teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce and dash of pep
per. Pour over toast and serve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or,
ranization for the exclusive afternoon
pu location i'm 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, 1916-11-01

Nobody, yet, has accused the Pro-
hibitionists Of trying to capture the
German vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT

The Old Mare.
These here new tangled auto cars are handy,
it must be confessed.
But when it comes to pleasure, l enjoy
the old bay mare the best
When l go out joy ridin' with my best
gal sittin' by my side,
l know that l will get back hum, for my
old mare is true and tried.
She never makes me walk nine miles to
find country blacksmith shop,
Where l can get her tires repaired, I'm
not afraid of any cop.
She's got it forty ways upon a snortin',
wheeZin gas machine,
And she's the best old sparkin' plug that
me and my gal ever seen.
Her carbureter works fust rate, her coolin'
system is immense,
And you kin run her all day long and at
very slight expense.
She's never laid up for repairs, she doesn't
have to wear no tag,
She never plunges in the ditch, for she's
a very docile nag.
The speed laws she doesn't violate and
have never yet got pinched.
For safe and sane enjoyment, 1 have
surely got the method cinched.
No folks that walk are cussin' me, l don't
scare 'em out of their boots
By runnin up behind 'em quick and lettin'
out lot of toots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

The campaign has about reached
that period where the roorback and
the political boomerang are due.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
Breaking Into Print.

Breaking Into Print.
There is good money in writing
short stories for the magazines-good
money for the federal government,
for you must begin by buying about
fourteen bushels of two-cent stamps
That is the first step in becoming
successful story writer. The rest is
easy. All you have to do is to get an
idea and then write bright, breezy
story around it. There are various
ways of capturing elusive ideas.
The most practical is the personal
experience way. You can go out in
the street and be run over by an ice
wagon or be bumped by an automo-
bile Either one is liable to suggest
something romantic. Perhaps the ice
wagon driver had pretty daughter
and she may nurse you back to ro-
bust health and you may find an af-
finity riding in the auto which bumps
you
After you have your short story all
written, all you have got to do is to
sell it. That's where Uncle Sam comes
to your assistance. He carries your
story about the country several years
at two cents trip with a two-cent
stamp inclosed for each return trip
1t is very simple. After you have sent
your story to all the magazines. start
it all over again. On the third or
fourth round some editor may accept
it.
You are then twenty-six years old
and the story has been written five
years When you reach the age o.
fifty your story will be paid for and
when you are ninety-five, if you are
very lucky, you will see your story in
print and your grandchildren will
read it to you.
Once Again.
Hear the old familiar howl.
Hear the old perennial growl.
We have heard it oft before
We have heard it DER and DER
Never has a year gone by
But we've heard the self-same cry.
Now it's sounding far and near:
Turkeys will be scarce this year, -
October Morn.
Through diaphanous pajamas
The winds of winter blow
As / shivering go
To the murky realms below 49,
Even so.
I've been routed from my slumhers -.
For my mansion, it is chill;
Has repeated oft the shout.
Hustle down, you lazy lout;
Yes, the furnace fire is out"
Then my knees, they knock together,
It's some frigtd, is the weather.
VIZ Win t feeiinr my 81 d Sla furnace
For it's full of stubborn clinkers,
And the frost is in the air.
The Then con comes ot floating down the stair
Amt you got it started yet?''
Then 1 shake it like a demon
But ny fe HPp tSsre eaek no with Pa doing
| So l crank her up again.
Then I burn up old newspapers
! And a barrel and a chair,
And table and all other
| OF wife's furniture I dare.
If I'm lucky and naught happens
l most always have my furnace
Going pretty good by night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
BED T ME TALES

81 CLARA INGRAM JUDSON

WELL the Beavers live in that stump"
he repeated. Lets call on them
now"
So the three bears, with the Great
Black Bear leading, because he want
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01

Private branch exchange. Call 1910 ana
ask the State Journal operator Tor person
OF department desired. oo eoo
and S04 Kansas Hvenue. corner Elghtn.
New York Office. $50 Fnth avenue
PAM BLOCK. manager. ,,
Chicago office. Mallers building PAU
Block. manager. ~,
Detroit Office. Kresge buudlne- Fau
Block. manager. 49,.
Boston Office. POI Devonshlre street.
Paul Block. manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-01
TrRNfs OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Daily edition. delivered BY carrier 10
cents n week to any part of Topeka or
suburbs or at the same price IN any Ran
sas town where the paper has carrier
system: 80.
leN nall. one year. 49, . on
lSr mail. SIX months. ~
BY mail. 100 calendar days. Luz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

titles sufficient to meet the demand. manufacturing feature was therefore added, and during the past two years over a quarter of a million bags nave been produced without additional ex- pense for labor or hardship to the employees. These figures of prudent and economical management ana thoughtful regard for the interests Of those engaged in such employment is thought worthy of mention, and this
 story. of achievement has therefore 0een written
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
BORROW ENGINES

Due to the unusual demands made upon the American Locomotive Com pany by intuition orders, the com pany has been unable to deliver to the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad Co. the eighty-eight powerful locomotives which were or dered early in the year. This has en- barrassed the New Haven" road to a great extent and it has been obliged to borrow locomotives from other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

companies to meet the increasing de- mands. So far, the road has succeed ed in obtaining twenty-three locomo- tives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Harry B. Watt and Harry Martin were appointed assistant secretaries of the Bankers Trust Co. of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

The Minnesota. one of the largest steamships afloat. has been bought by the United States Steamship Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
HEADQUARTERS READY
 FOR NEW OUTBREAKS

San Antonio, March 23-Orders go- ing from Fort Sam Houston today provide for rapid action at points along the border should new rebel lions in Mexico make it necessary. General Funston was not altogether convinced of the truth of the report that General Luis Herrera, the de- posed military leader at Chihuahua, had entered the field with Villa against the United States, but the repetition of the. report and the absence of ac- ceptable evidence to the 7. contrary caused the general and his staff to regard it as probably true.
 The censorship imposed at Fl Paso was done on orders from headquarters here. Staff officers of General Funs- ton studied a more extended area of northern Mexico today. The proba b1e moves of Herrera and his 2,OO0 mon were carefully considered and at every point along the border note was taken of the positions of American troops and the time it would take to move them to meet any situation: Army officers believe that if Herrera has revolted his activities will be confined to operations that have for their, object the strengthening of Villas bands and the harassing of General Pershing's force.
 It was feared that he would cut the Northwestern railway oyer which General Funston hopes to receive per- mission to move supplies V to the American troops. now almost 200 miles into Mexico.
 To prevent this move General Fvuns- ton is powerless and it is doubted if Carranza's troops are in position to oppose Herrera Reports at head quarters that General Gaviera's garri- son at Juarez was about to revolt and that the troops at Torreon were mani festing disaffection were regarded with apprehension at the fort. The Mexican consul here continued to deny their truth and reiterated his assertion that Herrera had not taken the field
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Prof. Luquiens To
 Speak At Y. M. C. A.

Professor Frederick Iuquiens or Yale University will address the mem bers of the Spanish club and their friends in the '. M. c. A. tonight on South America.
 Professor Luquiens is the head of the Department of Romance Lan- guages in the Sheffield Scientific school. He will speak from first hand Knowledge of the countries and peoples of South America, for as Q member of the committee on interna- tional conciIia ton, he visited all the principal educational institutions in the South American republics in 1914, for the purpose of making a study of conditions at close range. As spe- cial representative of Yale University, Pr Luquiens recently delivered an address of welcome to the visiting delegates of the Pan American con- gress, i3. Woolsey hall, New. Haven. It was 8 matter of general comment among his Spanish speaking hearers that his command of the language and his faculty of delivery surpassed any thing in their experience while visiting North America. For the benefit of many who would not understand Spanish, however. the speaker will de- liver his main lecture in English to- night. The meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock, and as this is the regular monthly Ladies Night of the club, a cordial invitation is extended to both men and women interested in the sub ject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
STOCK MARKET

New YorIxN March 23-Opening- Mexican affairs again protected them selves into the stock market at to-
 days opening, overnight news from the border finding reflection in the heaviness of' American Smelting and Mexican Petroleum, while the rest of the active list was firm and strong. U. s. Smelling and Refining, new conner on the local board opened with 300 shares at 69 s5-8, a substantial fractional gain over yesterdays close in the Boston market. Advances of as much or more were recorded by CrucibIe~ Steel, New " ork sAirbral<e, American Zinc, Marine pfd, and Units ed States Steel. Rails were inactive but generally higher.
 Noon-Prices continued to improve until more urgent selling of the Mex ican group caused general unsett1e- ment Mexican Petroleum broke sharply, falling five points to 104 A, and American Smelting and Greene Cananea. fell a point or more. There was heaviness also among high priced specialties, Bethlehem Steel losing four at 500, Amertcan Snuff five at 13o. and Tobacco Products pfd A at 1o5 AA Munitions and equipments, were only moderately effected and in yestments were firm. Lack of public interest constituted the chief restrain ing influence. Bonds were steady
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
ROSE CLARK.

The many friends of Rose Herbert, wife of William Clark, will be great- ly grieved to learn of her death which occurred at the Galen hospital at an early hour today, after an operation for stomach trouble. Besides her husband, she is survived by her fath- CT. Treffle Hebert; three broth CTS David, Frank and Harry Hebert and two sisters. Mrs. Emma AIbrechf and Mrs Emma Bentz. tTne ci4-cuut- stances attending her death are par ticularly sad owing to the fact that her sister, Mrs. Mortimer Stowe, died less than five weeks ago. Arrange ments are being made for the funeral to be held from her late alozne, 2I2 Bronx avenue. at o'clock, Saturday morning and from St. PatrIcIz's church one-hah hour later. Intermeut Will be in the family plot at St. AGichaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
PARK CITY HEARS F. H. CHASE ON
 PREP PARDNESS
Defense Society Representative Scores Against Lack of
 Foresight.

Frederick H. Chase of New York, speaking at The Stratfeld last night under the auspices of the American Defense society, aroused great enthu- siasm when his illustrated theme, America Unprepared.'' was unfolded before his audience
 By means of pictorial incidents punctuating and enforcing the state1 1nents he made. the blow delivered to unpreparedness had it's effect and a number of Bridgeporters enrolled in the cause
 Among the possibilities America will have to face according to MT. Chase is the fact that international treaties are worthless in the light of recent Eur opean events. That Japan is at least peeved by our attitude to- ward the Oriental seems positive, The navy and auxiliary merchant marine came in for a share of the discussion. The effect of the conclusion of the war upon victorious nations with com p1etely armed troops was considered. Preparedness here and at once was the conclusion to be drawn from the address.