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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
WHATCHAMA COLUMN
BY "GM."
STORKS.
By "GNf."

Storks have one advantage.
They are born with bamboo legs,
ready to go fishing.
All a stork has to do to go fish
ing is to stick his leg out over a
lake and sit there. OF course, he
can't shove it in the mud and go
off and leave it. Still. no man who
has ever herded a flock of wild
poles in a three-quart buggy over
a bumpy road will deny that it IS
an advantage to go thru life with
poles attached. Especially coming
home. A sincere fisherman has
trouble enough herding himself,
coming home.
But here's another thing. Sup
pose you got a whale on the line
We can't all be Jonahs. YOU know.
We guess Wen be satisfied with
our legs as they are.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

nate $4,000 toward the erection of
such a memorial. to be used for the
humanitarian work of the Red Cross.
1t was not difficult to obtain the CO.
operation of congress, particularly
when it was understood that the Me-
mortal would recognize no section or
tradition other than that of unselfish
heroism, whether in the north or in
the south. Immediately, thru the en-
thusiastic interest of Miss Mabel
Boardman, other patriotic citizens en-
larged the original contribution OF
Captain Scrymser until the total pri-
vate fund reached 100000. The con-
tributions were divided as follows:
Captain Scrynser, 100000; Mrs. E.
H. Hartman. $4,000; The Rockefel-
Ter Foundation, 100000; Mrs. Russell
Sage, $4,000
Congress contributed another $780,
900, raising the entire fund to $780,
900. Later Mrs. Adolphus Busch gave
$15 5000 for the interior finish of the
Memorial assembly room. and the Wo-
mans Relief Corps and the Daughters
of the Confederacy $4,000 each for
two memorial windows. President
Wilson laid the cornerstone in March,
1915, before a notable gathering of
distinguished men and women from
every part of the United States Ad-
dresses were then made by the former
president, VIM. H. Taft, Miss Mabel
Boardman, Justice Lamar and others.
The building was ready for occupancy
on Monday, January 20, 1917.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

shepherds rod, such as had done
service amid the craggy country of
Sinai. Yet, dedicated to God, it be-
came mightier than a kings scepter,
working miracles, cleaying sea
asunder, bringing water from the
rock, and symbolizing a supernatural
power. Moses did not need a jewel
ed sceptre. Gods way is to take
what we have and put it to the high
est possible use. Any talent, be it a
way with children, genius for
neighborliness, a gift of song, or a
sort of handy helpfulness, may be
alike the rod of Moses, a means of
service for the Highest.
Only they who use what they have
ever get more.
There are no Titles in the measure
ments Of heaven.
Once there was a young man who
had a knack of writing wildly. He
kept company with great preachers
and pioneers: but his gift was that
of the pen. So he devoted his talent
to the cause of Christ, and as a re-
suit the world has the gospel of
Mark. We call him Saint Mark
now, but then he was only a young
man who could write. His pen has
pointed the path of life for myriads
and millions of spirits.
An American young man died not
long ago, fighting in the British
army. He was killed in action, but
some of his letters have been pub
lished, and they alone are a life
work beyond that of the average
man. One of his phrases, that he
was seeking AN honorable advance
ment of my SOUL" bids fair to be-
come a permanent treasure of liter
allure. He won his souls prize along
the path of what he deemed his duty
to his generation.
If all of us would use what we
have for the service of God, and
spend less vitality pining for what we
have not, the Kingdoms coming
would be appreciably fastened.
81 have not much to give Thee, Lord.
For that great love that made Thee
have notenuch to give Thee, Lord,
But all have is Thine.
Doing whatever for Christ
means also doing it wherever and
whenever He commands.
A group of commonplace men
rude, rough, unIettered fishermen
were the stuff out of which the Lord
built His Church. He took the mate
rial lying next to His hand, and
made of ordinary men apostles and
heroes and saints. And He has been
doing just that same thing ever
since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Pretty Salad for luncheon where
red is the predominating color. Pre-
pare the day before. Take medium
small apples; pare, remove blossom
end, but not the stem. Take 10 cents
worth red cinnamon candies, melt in
one quart boiling water. When melted
take as many of the apples as will
just cover bottom of stew pan, keep
turning gently and pouring liquid by
spoonfuls over apples. Watch care
fully not to book them too long-it
takes a very short time. Test apples
with toothpick near center of apples
When cooked remove to a platter and
put in your next batch When apples
are all cooked, thicken the liquid by
adding about one teaspoon plain
gelatin. Set away in porcelain dish
to cool Serve one apple on a lettuce
leaf, pouring two tablespoons of the
red liquid to one side of plate (not on
applet. The apples are a beautiful
red, very attractive looking.
Nothing is better to clean silver than
alcohol and ammonia Take a little
whiting on q soft cloth and polish.
Even frosted silver. which is so diff
cult to clean. may be easily made clear
and bright
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16


Never in the history of Kansas has there
been time when the political outlook was
SO uncertain as now. There will probably
field this fall than ever before. For gov
ernor there are many. aspirants. Col. NJ.
has for weeks received handsome notices
concerning his candidacy. Farmer Smith
of Mcpherson is accorded second place in
and hovers near the prohibitionists An
other possibility Is John NJ Price Of Atchi-
son, and George. D; Barker is being urged
Wright, of Junction City, and VIM. Mar
tindale are also being pushed into the
field. James A. Troutman, ex-Congress-
man I. N. Morrill,, Judge Geo. S. Green
of Manhattan, and ex-State Auditor Tim
Mccarthy are mentioned for the position.
wards of Larned, F. p. Hardness, J. F.
Perdue of Kansas City. Kan. w. E. sterne
state. Frank Flenniken of Clay Center,
Duncan Holiday of Ottawa, w. F. Ford
of Kansas "a. City, are being pushed for sec
Jerry Mohler and T. F. Carver of Salina
and Frank Gillette of Kingman are in
the race for the nomination for attorney
court D, NJ. Valentine is candidate for
reelection. The only other candidates SO
and Judge Houk of Hutchinson. In the
First district Congressman Case Broderick
IL up for reelection To- but 1t is said that
nomination and w. W. Guthrie of Atchison
would be willing to make a fight E. H
Funston will of course make a fight in
the Second but strong combination has
Geo. T. Anthony, Eugene Ware of Fort
Scott, Dick Blue of Pleasanton and W. J.
Buchan of Kansas City. Gov. L. Z.
Humphrey is being urged by friends to
make the race in the Third. Chas Curtis
of Topeka and J: NJ Miller of Council
Grove seem to be in the lead in the Fourth
J. r. Burton of Salina wants the nomina-
ton in the Fifth and in the Sixth Webb
McNall of Gaylord is willing to oppose
Baker, the Alliance candidate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

Forgetting that their finger prints
are bound to betray them. many de-
serters who have adopted fictitious
names are attempting to re-enter I'm
Gle Sans service, since the breaking
of diplomatic relations with Germany.
Recruiting offices have been flooded
with this class. of applicants. who
trust to luck or indifference on the
part of the military authorities to
cover up their misdemeanor, accord
ing to Capt. Frank E. Evans of the
United States Marine corps. The pres
emit patriotic wave seems to have
awakened many of these deserters to
a sense of duty. but a comparison of
their telltale finger prints with the
originals. kept on file in Washington,
proves a bar to their further service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

The whole country applauded Bel
GUM when she resisted the encroach-
ment of Germany upon her rights.
Now we submit to the German en-
barge with scarcely a murmur. Re-
sentiment has not extended beyond the
writing of notes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

The cigaret bill which has passed
the house will. if it become a law, have
a tendency to bring the father and his
young son closer together. Both will
be compelled to resort to the wood
shed or barn when they want to
smoke. If the people of Kansas do
not become a community of law
breakers it will not be due to lack of
encouragement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

1t seems that the sinking of the
schooner Lyman NJ. Law was not the
overt act which the president is wait
ing for. Apparently nothing less than
the taking of American life will mea-
sure up to the requirements. The
fact that the schooner was not carry
ing contraband does not count
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
ON SPUR OF
TME MOMENT
NJ EOY q. MOULTON. III.
Beauty Hint.
You might try for badness
Rubbing it with clay,
Nothing else has ever
Cured it, anyway.
The Care and Use of a Husband.
eOY z. MOULToN.

The Care and Use of a Husband
A husband is something that should
be in every home and it may be made
quite useful. There is nothing better
to use in cleaning an old carpet than
a husband. Husbands last longer and
are more serviceable if kept in good
order Develop the habit of keeping
your husband in a proper place and
in good repair. Few of them are
ornamental, but they at least may be
spent on one occasionally may seem
an extravaganza at the time, but
you'll really get the value in wear.
The thrifty housewife hates to see a
useless thing around the place, espe-
cially a husband. A few simple rules
faithfully followed and you will have
little trouble with yours Never let
them be exposed to night air. Trim
them every Saturday night.
Beauty Hint
Curly hair is pretty
III you want to twirl it,
Eat lot of gumdrops
Maybe that1l curl it.
a Winter Yearn
When all the summer suns hot rays
Upon our blistered brows beat down,
When in a fretful, fevered daze,
we stumble on our weary ways
And fume and fidget, curse and cuss,
And make, in short, awful fuss,
Because it is too hot for us
1 In town;
To think that then the summers heat
WIS, cursed fnyeEaa BY rn man as on he pleds
To those that he may chance to meet
He mods.
| He says, for Winters chill and cold
Ye Godsi
Ye Gods, indeed, The summers sun.
Tho it may bake each tortured brow,
Yet, after all is said and done,
Somehow we feel a sort of shame
/ That we have cursed the suns hot flame.
| oh, for a little of the same
Right now.
1t seems only right that if a man
\ Roll home with a Bun on his wife
should call him Crumb and a
| Loafer.
She's naughty the very deuce
And quite too proud for any use.
| She struts about and gapes and stares
And gives herself the greatest airs.
You'd hardly ever hope to see
/ A creature SO stuck up as she.
! And everyone she knows has said
That several things have turned her head.
/ The reason isn't far to seek
| She laid three eggs within a week.
I The Siren.
The pretty pout when she is Vexed,
The lovely laugh when she is cheeryi.
love them both and perplexed
/ To say which most becomes the dearie.
I only know each smile each tear
And all her moods, light or tragic,
Her rage, her fears well. appear
I To charm me with sort of magic.
/ Alas that 1 may never know
My Queen. my Love, My Benefactress,
see her every evening tho.
She is my Favorite Movie Actress,
Little Things to Remember
T. Your um brella-
A certain party's birthday.
/ The point of the story.
| What the string on your finger Ia for
| Your bank balance
The tickets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

The advantages of a dual house leg
islature are being exemplified daily
at the state capitol. AS a result of
the necessity for favorable action by
two houses instead of one, the people
are saved from the infliction of much
useless, unnecessary and even harm
full legislation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

Now that congress has looked over
the election returns and decided that
Woodrow Wilson was chosen presi-
dent by the people last November, the
matter may be considered settled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
DINNER STORIES

Ar.hur Alpro' the Russian tenor.
dropped INTO drug store and asked
the clerk II ne had some castor oil
that would not taste
The clerk replied that he had. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

II the plan of the Prohibitionists
for Washington should succeed it
would make D. C. stand for dry city
as well as District of Columbia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

1t now turns out that the reason Gen.
s. 3. Bradford did not get the Alaska
he was recommended by Senator Perkins
was that it was given to an Oregon man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

The fortune left by Buffalo Bill
amounted to but s65.OoO. Measured
by the fun he had, he was a million
aire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

Mrs. W. A. L. Thompson gave a break
fast party this morning at her home, 1922
Van Buren, street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

A party of Topeka horsemen went to
Holton today for the Linscott sale of valu-
able horses. The party included Frank
Stiles W. r. Kuykendall, E. G. Moon and
Albert Parker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
Tasks and Tools.


Terse Comments on the Uniform
Prayer Meeting Topic of the Young
Peoples Societies - Christian En-
deavor, Etc. For February IS:
Using What We Have. Acts
3:1-10.
A dozen years ago, in a girls school
in Japan, I was given two little fig
ures, of an old man and an old wom-
an, which had been carved from
sweet potatoes by a member of the
class in cooking. They were a thing
of the moment, meant merely to dec
crate a meal; but the expression on
the faces was so fine that I kept the
trifles. They dried without warping,
and retained the original beauty of
execution. Often the carvings have
been admired as works of art-yet
they were cut from sweet potatoes
with a kitchen knife by a school girl,
who probably never dreamed of be-
coming carver in ivory or wood
No man is born into the world whose work
Is not born with him. There is always
work
And tools to work withal, for those who
will Lowell.
What is that in thy hand ?" the
Lord asked Moses. 1t was only a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
rs YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
February 10 1892.

J.; R. Burton is in the city on his way
to St. Louis
Charles S. Gleed went to New York City
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

What is that in thy hand 2' the
Lord asked Moses. 1t was only
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-20
WHOLESALERS
in CONFERENCE

Wholesale grocery and fruit deal
era Of North Dakota, TO the number
Of about 20, went into session ct the
Gardner hotel at 1880 o'clock this
morning, with DIR. Il. #. Ladd. fed
eral food administrator for the state,
to familiarize themselves with the
new regulations which govern the
TIE wholesalers asked DR.. Ladd
for the conference which was
to have been held last week,
but postponed because OF the ar
rangements which the food admin
strator had made for his appearances
in Washington. d. G. On THURSDAY
afternoon at o'clock Ct the Agri-
cultural college, DR.. Ladd has invited
every retail merchant in Fargo to
confer with him and food admini-
stration matters win be informally
discussed.
AT the conference this morning,
DR.. Ladd interpreted the federal IL
cense requirement to the wholesal-
ers. told how the food administration
regulations must be enforced and
how the wholesalers should go about
to comply with the provisions. he
asked the association to name three
men to cooperate with him on food
administration matters. He viii also
ask the retailers to appoint a COM
mittee of three for the same pur-
pose.
III. ]. Duemeland of Bismarck,
president of the Wholesale Grocers
association of North Dakota, and Q.
o. Hagen. of Grand Forks, the asso-
cations secretary, are both in Far
co. attending the conference which
was still in session this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-20
MARKET STRONG
ON THE OPENING

New York, Nov. 2o.-Market leaders
advanced / to Q points at the outset
OF today's trading on fairly broad OPP
erations. War shares and shippings
led the movement with motors and
allied equipments. coppers also aug
mented yesterdays late gains and
speciaitles were featured by Indus
trial Alcohol and distillers securities.
Rails showed less regularity, some of
the Pacincs and coalers strengthening
while Union Pacific and Canadian Pa
cine were fractionally lower.
Considerable profit taking on the
exchange was encountered In the hrst
hour and reactions OF a 20 az points
IN prominent rails also checked the
rise temporarily. On broader buying
later, particularly OF coppers and
eoalers, the entire list rose substan-
TALLY many stocks gaining 1 TO 8
points. Shippings also figured in the
advance with industrials, United
States Steel touching 96, it's top QUO
tatton for over q fortnight Another
setback occurred on further realizing
At noon. Liberty 4s rallied from az
70 91.66, the avs displaying more
activity between 99.0s and ps,32.
stocks made general recoveFies
from their noon reversal United
States Steel and minor rails featuring
the rallies. General Motors and Della
ware and Hudson were among the few
laggardS. the latter falling back 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-20
UNEMPLOYED
TO MOVE SOON

One per cent Of the draft quota OF
North Dakota win be sent TO the can
torment at Camp Dodge, Iowa, soon,
as the vanguard OF the final incre-
ments, according to Geographic adj
vices received in Fargo this after
noon.
one per cent OF the draft quotas OF
Minnesota, Iowa and a part OF uli-
nois will also be sent, representing a
total Of about 500 men. North Da-
kota's draft quota is 5,272, which
means that So men will be sent from
this state,
Local draft boards have been au-
thorized TO send these men In order
that many persons who resigned pos
itionG when they thought the final In
crements would be called viii not
have 70 remain idle longer.
It is very probable that Adiutant
General Fraser will designate the
number TO be sent from each county,
for In Cass county the number OF un-
employed drafted men Ii much larg-
er than In some other counties Of the
state where men can find employ
ment until the time in which they
are to report for roll call.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-20
News of Today;s Markets
Potato Market

Following IL news Of the market
| taken from the bulletin issued at
Moorhead today by o. ]. Mcdonald, Of
the bureau of markets of the United
Red River VALLEY shipments Ysster-
-Four cars destined az follows: Min
STs s1TS ] car; Harvey. y: D.; ! car;
CRFIot Shipments Yesterday.
Maine Is; Long Island 8; other, N.
IL; ~. J. 3; Pa. IL p. s. Md. /
freight, boati Ga. /; Ohio q; Ind. L;
piste 1is Sisss ehics Ms a,a sRo0n a.
CD billed Chicago) Mo. 3; N. D. i;
Neb. ID; Mont. I; Idaho lis; Wash. 10;
Oregon 3; Col. So; N. Mex. /; Utah s.;
Cal. is freight, IL boat; Canada /; to-
ped sunday. Mich. i. saturday. ore
gon IL.
Shipping Point Information.
Moorheaos Minn.-Clear, see at a.
m. Forecast: Fair tonight and We'd
nesoay, with moderate temperature.)
Shipments light, few sales, slow dem
market weak, wide range acct. unset
tied conditions. Red River Ohios bulk
ungraaed, gen, good quail cond. Wag-
onloads at warehouse, receipts light
Teiegraphic reports from this
mornings markets. Jobbing pric-
60 (lcl prices on large lots to
1obbers) unless otherwise stated.
wo Mi,n1eapo Iii.s clear; Wash: ?;
broken. Closing prices yesterday,
opening prices today, slow dem. mar
ket slightly weaker. White varieties
sacked cwt. gen. good quail. and cond.
i.SE-l.sO. mostly l;s5, White varieties
cond. Isl; car. Wash. Melted Gems
sacked cwt gen. good quail: cond. ais.
Cincinnati - AZ, partly cloudy;
en-, supplies adequate; mod. dem. and
movement, market steady, gen. good
quail. cond, Mich. Round Whites bulk
ewt. 2.26-2.to. Wis. Round Whites
bulk cwt 2;so-2;so. Kings bulk cwt,
and eond. some fieid frosted, Red Riv-
er ohios best bulk cwt. 2.60; deld
frosted I.so-2.15. Red River ohios
sacked cwt. nne quail. fair cond. 2.bS.
cAicago-s4i' clear Wash; l3; Ida
/; Oregon /; Col. 5; Utah i; Mont. i;
various IL arrived; 2SA cars on track
including broken and unbroken add
tlonal 81 cars held outer yards for
Chicago. Opening prices today, poor
frosted, few sales, track prices car
lots, outweight, Wis. Round Whites
bulk cwt. field frosted. variable oond
l.eb-2.45. Red varieties sacked cwt.
MGA0 AED@k&Ns 1euW@AsNWs 14Agus Wh1EG
varieties bulk cwt neid frosted i.69-
ITO. MINI. car, White, bulk owt. field
frosted 1855. Neb. field frosted, heat
ca, placed on commission, Wash. carr
Russetts, bulk cwt. good quail. and
cond. 2.26. Yesterdays sales, wis.
car, RuTals bulk cwt leo. Neb. bulk,
ohios sacked cwt. poor cond., field
frosted, 1876.
81. Louis, Mo.--sss, clear; wis. z;
Ill u; Wash. ]; s. ID. j; Neb. ]; Idaho
slow dem. market weak, movement
very draggy, no early sales reported. |
Y esterday's sales, jobbing prices. var
liable quail. cond. considerable field /
scabby, rough, stock on mar |
ket. Northern White varieties, best, |
sacked cwt. 2.00-2.10. Western Rurals, /
sacked cwt. fair quail and |
eond. 2.00-2.i0; some good dual. cond |
]. SB-2.40. All rough stock consider /
able field frosted, wide range, LOO
LIS cwt. Wash. fair quail. and poor /
cond. considerable tleld frosted, re-
sacked, Burbanks sacked cwt. $50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-20
SocietyNeDs
CrittentOn Home
Potato Day Plans

Potato" day at the Florence Crit
tenton home in Fargo, scheduled for
next Saturday Nov. "a, will be a
very attractive event, according to
plans announced today. The home
will be open to visitors all day, but
the program and tea that will be
special features will be given in the
afternoon from 3 10 o'clock. A
committee OF ladies who are men,
bers Of the Crittenton Home associa-
ton will receive.
AS program features Mrs. Z. r.
Wright and Mrs. j. A. Jardins will
sing several duets; Mrs. Arthur
Knopp and Mrs. Dolores Fitzsinons
will give vocal solos; Mrs. +. v.
Hutchinson will appear in readings |;
ana Miss Muriel Burke will give
piano numbers.
Everything will be in potato style.
as to appointments, and the admis-
sion will be not less than one potato,
and as many more of the "spuds" as
one cares TO contribute.
This potato" day will take the
place OF the annual Crittenton home
fruit shower, because of the greater
need this year Of potatoes. IL takes
$50 bushels OF the latter to supply
the home for year, and at present
there are hardly any on hand, nos
more than thirty bushels at the most.
The home management and the girls
and children cared for there went
without potatoes most OF the time
last year, having them not oftener
than once a week, and sometimes less
often than that. Growing girls and
children, especially, need such an
article OF food however, and with all
other foodstuffs so much higher in
price than formerly, the need for Sc
curing potatoes for the home Is
urgent A generous response to
potato" day Is urged, and those who
cannot go themselves are asked to
send their contributions.