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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
TIME TO REVERSE.

Compilations of railway earnings for
commission show the net revenue
from operations was $114,121, 900. as
compared with 1921, 900 in Sep
TENDER last year. How long can the
railroads. be expected to continue in
business in the face of these continu-
ing declines in revenues? These
losses are being reflected in the down
ward course of securities on the stock
market.
Appealing to the entire country to
stand by a constructive policy regard
ing the railroads, on the ground that
transportation was the great economic
problem of the day, United States Sen
ator Francis G. Newlands told the
business men of San Francisco re-
Gently that there had been enough
punitive and corrective legislation.
Newlands heads the joint congress
sional committee on foreign and in
terstate commerce and is regarded as
one of the country's foremost authori-
ties on the subject.
Speaking before the San Francisco
Commercial club, Senator Newlands
said:
THE president of the United States
has called our attention to the fact
that it is important we should again
enter upon a constructive era. realiz-
ing that almost everything has been
done that could be done III the way of
punitive and corrective legislation, and
that we have the administrative power
which is necessary to correct any evils
that may now exist or arise in the fu-
ture."
Senator Newlands recalled that as a
result OF the period of depression dur
ing 1913 and 1914, due in great meas
ure to economic changes in legislation.
the railroads were suffering from a
loss of income and were compelled to
undertake financial retrenchment,
which, while wise from the viewpoint
of the internal condition of the car
riers, was not expedient from the
standpoint of the country's need
Continuing he said:
| The past is secure-the present is
secure. There is no danger of our
J lapsing into the old conditions, where
I SuSh SCIlO0S ABUSES existed as TO
arouse. the resentment of the public.
I suggest that the public rid itself of
the influence these abuses have made
upon their minds, and set to work in
proper aid to its railroads, so as to
give them the command of the mar
: kets of the world again, the financial
markets for, their loans and their Sc
curities; markets which are now not
open to them, partly because railroad
securities are not the safe securities
that they once were, partly because
the government is now monopolizing
the financial markets of the world and
absorbing all the money.
An essential thing is to increase the
rates Of the railroads so that they
can take care of a large portion of
these requirements out of current rev.
enue. We need currently every year
| billions of dollars in order to meet
the pressing requirements of the rail-
road situation and will need it prob
l ably for the next five or ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
IN SHAVER MEMORIAL
Scottish Rite Class Celebrates First
Anniversary.


The William NJ. Shaver Memorial
class of the Scottish Rite celebrated
the first anniversary of their attain
ment of the coveted S2nd degree at a
noon luncheon at the Chamber OF
Commerce this noon. This is the only
class of Scottish Rite Masons that
have retained their identity after inl-
tiation was completed, and according
to their own story this class has dem
onstrated the fact that thru organiza-
ton spirit of pep has been installed
into the Scottish Rite reunion which
closes tonight.
Immediately following luncheon the
class voted to continue their organiza-
ton for another year, and then de-
voted themselves to the preparation
of a rousing welcome for General
Wood tonight. Yells and songs with
out number will greet the commander
of Funston when he rises to speak at
the evening banquet for 32nd degree
MasonS tonight.
The officials for the past year were:
Frank A. Beech of Emporia, presi-
dent
J. P. Slaughter of Topeka, score
tary.
H. w. Jones of Topeka, class orator.
Officials for the coming year were
not announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

Elijah's life, such as that he worked
ten hours a day in the open air, went
to bed at o'clock every night, and
was always too sleepy in the evening
to worry. Exercise and fresh air,
which are conditions of all animate
existence on this globe. are two health
measures which generally escape his
attention; they are too commonplace,
they lack that romantic quality of
the secret of health which is the
golden fleece of all his questing.
There is a splendid opportunity here
for some philanthropic millionaire to
establish a series of health-lore
libraries. In these should be collected
all the most tempting tid-bits of au-
thoritatiVe advice as to how to get
we'll and live to be hundred
Furthermore, each of these libraries
should be located on the top OF a
high hill. at least five miles from the
nearest human habitation. and ap-
proachable only on foot. Then would
many of the adipose, the dyspeptic
and the neurotic journey to these
repositories of wisdom and he cured
by the hard labor and simple fare of
the road as have no doubt the health
seeking pilgrims to many another
shrine.
Questions on the above or any sub
ject upon which the reader desires in
formation, should be addressed the
Topeka State Journal Information Bu-
reau Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
Washington, d. c.. with a Scent
stamp enclosed for reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
GLOBE SIGHTS
Iron the Atehison Globe.l

LFrom the Atchison Globe.1
Some men never do anything but
plan.
Liquor is an enemy some men. ac-
tually love-,
vote of confidence isn't often
una nimous.
Every EVANGELIST We ever met had
a big, heavy overcoat-
almost any job in town looks like
a soft snap to a farmer boy.
Men who are now going crazy over
oil went crazy over gold a few We rs
back.
A compromise isn't likely as long
as one side thinks it has a chance of
winning.
Friends in adversely are so often
thrown in the discard when prosper
ity arrives.
If a man doesn't believe all the hor-
rible things he hears about the Ger
mans he isn't a patriot
What has become of the man who
feared that a new invention would
knock him out of a job?
The poorest editor we ever knew
wrote the most about a newspaper
ssc>sing a moulder of public opinion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

The famous Hindenburg line has
been smashed. This is the best news
coming from the front in long time
THAT great movement of German
FORCES from the eastern to the west
ern front reported early in the week
appears to have been started too late.
This brilliant operation by the British
brings into the limelight a new man.
The attacking force was commanded
by Lieut.-Gen. Sir Julian Byng. Is he
TOlstoy's IMAM from the north?" At
least he appears to have the Germans
"going SOUTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

After the good women of the coun-
try had spent months knitting sweat
ers, helmets. wristlets and mufflers
Tor soldiers, the secretary of war has
Issued a statement saying that there
is plenty of warm clothing for the
soldiers and that all this work is IN
Necessary. Women are reported to
have been paying as much as $3.50
Tor yarn enough to knit a pair of
cocks, knowing that the material alone
cost more than the price of factory
socks, but doing it gladly because they
Thought the men i1if1haki needed the
-socks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
Thankful and Saying So.

Terse Comments on the Union Prayer
Meeting Topic of the Young Peo-
pies Standardization Endeavor,
etc.-for November rs: For What
Am I Grateful psalm 24-1-22I
Optimism has it's springs in a thank
full heart. 1t is grateful for the good
and looks ever on the brighter side
because it is the better side, and all
things considered, the truer side, also.
UnShakable optimism is that which is
pillared in a simple trust in God. 1t
believes that all things will come out
right in the end, because God is in
control, and His other name is love.
The commonest blessings are most
commonly forgotten in our praise.
Who thinks of praising God for a
home, until he has been without a
place to lay his head? Food, too, we
accept as a matter of course, tho
thousands of soldiers have declared
that when once they should return
home they would be forever grateful
for good food and home comforts.
Health, sunshine, light, beauty, liber-
ty-these really great blessings should
be oftener remembered in our thanks
giving
The selfish and beggarIy soul is
never thankful. The professional
mendicant never is sincerely grateful.
A sense of gratitude distinguishes the
large and generous heart 1t Ia l5eS 4
noble mind to appreciate mercy If
We never praise God for His goodness,
if our prayers are not winged by
praise, then we may seriously question
the depth and largeness of our nature.
Countless blessings follow in the
train of the spirit of praise. A CRATE
full heart is always being given ad-
ditiOnal reasons for gratitude. It's
outlook on life grows brighter; it
sees the fairer side of things
Strength is increased to it. Fortitude
follows gratitude. Its peace is a
swelling river; the vexations which
harrow the repining and querulous
heart touch it not. Most of all, the
soul which has learned how to praise
enjoys a communion with the object
OF its gratitude, which is the choicest
of all blessings. on earth or in heaven
A mans wife died. The loss was
sore, for the love that knit them to-
gether was strong. and the husband
had been wont to lean heavily upon
his wife's tender care and counsel
After her death the man showed no
bitterness His prayer was not one
of grief but of gratitude that for so
many years God had given him this
rich love and joy. He confessed him
self unworthy of the great honor and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
ON SPUR f Fl MOMENT
Our washington Department.
BY ROY K. MOULTON

Our esteemed fellow citizen, L. Mar
shall, who holds some office, he has
forgotten just what, has taken up
checkers to pass away the time.
H Hoover advises people to eat less
meat. We know it is good advice be-
cause everybody is following, it, and
were following it before he gave it.
There is some talk of congress con-
vening again, and if it does there will
be some more talk.
The only way the Washington peo-
pie can get dizzy now is to go up in
the monument. The saloons are all
closed.
The printing office is making lot
of lavender stamps which will not be
as popular as the old red ones. 1t
and no love letter is worth it.
Pickets have gone out of style in
Washington.
W. Wilson is the busiest man in our
midst at this writing 1t was not like
this in the older days when a man in
write Thanksgiving proclamation
once year.
A Cleveland crook sold one of the
government lighthouses to a Chicago
man for SIS. Being a Chicago man he
will receive no sympathy.
A Natural Musician.
Billy Horn was arrested and fined
$25 Saturday night for being on toot.
Kansas City Star.
If the average person hunts around
long enough he will be able to find
several things to be thankful for on
the 18th of this month.
''They are booming La Toilette for
president" says a prominent Socialist
President of what-an old woman's
home?
In New York they are going to play
Shakespeare with modern settings and
costumes Fortunately for him, the
author will not be able to appear and
make a curtain speech.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

People are finding it so easy to get
along without meat on the meatless
Gays and white bread on the wheat
less days that they may get the habit
Before the war ends. If corn bread be
Brought into more general use it will
be of benefit to the public health. In
the later years of the Civil war almost
every day was wheatless day for
The majority of families and without
anybody's asking them to make it so.
The diet of corn bread was a neces-
sity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
The Table.

I1le IhDIe.
one-half teaspoon salt, flour to stiffen.
Ne England Ginger Cookies
(sugarless) Two cups molasses. on
cup shortening (any kind of drippings
may be used. or lard), one la.-ge tea
spoon soda dissolved in cup of boiling
water, one large tablespoon ginger
Knead well. Raisin.-. added If one
likes. improve them.
Corn Meal Muffins-Two CUPS meal.
two cups rye flour. one-haIf cup yeast
Let rise over night. In the morning
add one teaspoon soda. one half cup
molasses. a little salt and bake.
Virginia Corn Bred-Sift three
quarts corn meal, add one tablespoon
salt, ore teaspoon baking powder and
mix sufficient water with it to make
thin batter. Cover and set to rise
When light, stir it well, pour it into
baking pan and bake slowly. Use cold
water in summer and warm in winter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
WHEAT HOOVER SAYS

III
Potatoes, beans, turnips, peas. ca b.
bages and other vegetables, with fish
and poultry, are the pieces de resist
ance especially recommended by the
food administration. This year there
has been a bumper potato crop and the
high prices of last year are not likely
to recur. Potato flour is being widely
used in the making of cakes and pud-
dings, and also to some extent with
wheat flour, in the making of bread
and rolls"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

s. France is showing the world that
Il is possible to carry on the ordinary
business OF the country and fight at
the same time. Altho during 1916
The industrial and commercial affairs
Of France were affected. by many dis
turbing factors incident to war condi-
lions the statistics indicate a substan-
tial increase in foreign trade as COM
barred with the previous year. The
value OF French foreign trade during
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

New York. Nov. 23.-MONEY-Me Mercantile
paper, 5h@5%. Sterling. 90 day bills.
471h; commercial, 80 day bills on banks,
mand, 4.55A cables, 40 ZIG Francs. de-
inland, 5.T2h cables. 5.71. GuIlders, demand
bles, S.93 Rubles. demand 12jh cables.
1913 Bar silver, S4ssc; Mexican dollars
Sac. Government bonds, irregular; rail
days, 5G5A 80 days, 5Ad5a4 months.
Vail money, easier; high, 3% low. 2sz
ruling rate, "a closing bid 2% Offered 3
last loan 3. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

The team work between the allied
army in Italy and that on the western
front this week makes for the ending
of the war. 1t is what has been need
"a from the beginning. Lloyd Georges
Suggestion of a supreme war head
seems to be bringing results. Now is
the time for that army in Macedonia
70 get busy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
ART GUILD OPENING
Housewarming for Organization sat
urtlay Evening.

Tomorrow evening, beginning at
1880 O'Clock, the Topeka Art Guild
VIII have housewarming in its new
quarters at THE Whatnot" 100 West
Eighth avenue. Practically ali of the
business houses in the block will keep
open in honor of the event.
On the evening of Saturday, Decem-
Der l, Prof. Frank p. DANES of the
Kansas university will talk to the
former times "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

4 Old H. c. L. finally has aid his grip
on street car patrons. From Cleve-
land comes the announcement that
The price of car tickets has been adj
panced. About all that remains at
pre-war prices now is freight and pas
senger transportation on the steam
roads. Cleveland's example doubt
less will be followed in other cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
Ex-G0V. PEABODY DEAD
Was Executive of State During Tur-
bulent Cripple Creek Strike

Denver, Nov. 23.-James Hamilton
ing the Cripple Creek strike in fea2
when there was a number of clashes
between the state troops and the strik-
ers and their sympathizers. died here
today Mr. Peabody was 65 years old
he mad been i'll several months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
Epidemic at Camp Donipban.

Camp Doniphan, Okla, Nov %
Two additional cases of spinal menin-
gifts have developed here. Private I.
J. Allen and Private c. o. Smith are
the men suffering. Health officials
chance for the spread of the disease
and are satisfied they have the situa-
ton well in hands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
AFTER FOOD DEALERS
Prosecution in Store for Those Who
Have Failed to Register.

washington NOV. 23.-All state
food administrators were instructed nv
Food Administrator Hoover TO-DAY to
ascertain and report the names of
manufacturers and dealers subject to
federal license who failed to obtain
licenses November L. The purpose is
10 begln prosecutions Immediately
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
THE SEARCHLIGHT
Latest News from the Fields of
SCIENCE, EDUCATION, INVENTION
The Ligbtest Kit.

The lightest kit in the army is the
one carried by the men in the ambu-
lance corps. Efficiency demands that
he be as little hampered as possible by
excess luggage. Hence he carries
only the barest necessities For him
self his kit contains a Blanket. knife
fork. spoon. pan, plate and cup. For
his charges he carries a tourniquet
splints, supports, gauze, bandages and
a canteen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

When it has been calculated that
as a result of prohibition the time
would come when jails would no long
er be. needed, the I. w. W. was not
taken into account.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

blessing, but he thanked God for it,
and prayed that he might be kept
ready for the eternal reunion with
his beloved. Is it any wonder that
this mans. bereavement has been
means of grace to him, and to all his
wide circle of friends? His gratitude
has made him great.
For morning sun and evening dew,
For every bud that April knew
For storm and silence, gloom and light,
For fallow field and burdened byre,
For roof-tree and the hearth side fire,
For everything that shines and sings
For dear, familiar things
The friendly trees, and, in the sky,
The white clouded- squadrons sailing by;
For hopes that wait. for Faith that dares.
For patience that still smiles and bears,
For love that fails not nor withstands;
For healing touch of children's hands.
For happy labor, high intent,
For all life's blessed sacrament:
o Comrade of our nights and days,
Thou giyest all things, take our praise!
Arthur ketchum.
These are the gifts l ask
or thee. Spirit serene:4
Strength for the Gaily task,
Courage to face the road.
Good cheer to help me bear the traveller
load.
And for the hours of rest that come be-
tween,
An inward joy for all things heard and
seem Anon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23
$5OOlOOO BY II. FORD
Auto Magnate Subscribcs for Chunk
of Canadian Bonds. ef3

Detroit, Nov. 2S.-It was a 1,lhItoIfnced
here today that Henry Ford has sub
scribed for 100000 worth of Canada
victory loan bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

The Topeka State Journal Information
bureau at Washington furnishes readers
Tree Of charge, accurate and authoritative
answers TO questions on any and all sub
1ects concerning which information can
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and address their letters to Washington.
Rs above, and not to Topeka, otherwise de-
lay and needless expense are incurred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

Wall St, New York. Nov 23-STOCKS
Equipments and specialties made extreme
gains Of to 5 points in today's dull mar
ket, rails holding back on fresh labor nm
certalnties- Sales approximated $4,000
shares 'OVO
Steels and Tobacco were foremost in
the further rise of the last hour but shin
pings and motors yielded. The closing was
irregular. Liberty As varied bet veen ~ aa
and 9S, and the 3A's sold from 9S.ss to 800
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

New York stock Market
FURNISHED by 7. ]. Myers, 3O1 N p Pia,,,
New York Nov %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

NEW York OOttOn Marked
New York. Nov. 23-COTTON- Sno.
quiet; middling, 30.05 No sales. pS''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

In New York they are going to play
Shakespeare with modern settings and
costumes. Fortunately for him, the
author will not be able to appear and
make curtain speech.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-23

"They are booming La Toilette for
president" says a prominent Socialist.
President of what-an old woman's
home?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-24
RAvENA

Oct. %, 1917.
If you can't go across-come
across. Buy Liberty Bond and do
your bit.
Mr.. Never, the piano man from
Calmar called in Ravena last We'd
nesday
Several from this vicinity attended
the Golden Wedding at John Brow1's
last Friday
Esther LANCE left for her home in
Ossian after several weeks stay at
august Peck's
Ruth Bernatz of Ossian assisted
Regina Barthelme with thrashi1g the
past several days.
Sven Tovson took subscriptions
for the Liberty Loan in Ravena the
past week.
Adeltrude Barthelme assisted her
aunt Regina Barthelme with thrash
ing last Saturday.
Lewis Monsoon the Shores agent,
called in Ravena the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Arness of South Da-
kota, are visiting at Ben Eimerl
Sven Tovson and Paul Ode were
DEBORAH business visitors last Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Eimcrs and chill
dren accompanied by Mr. and Mrs
Arness of Dakota spent Saturday af-
teraoon at II. Miller's.
Joe Smith and Sigurd Tovson spent
Sunday at Joe Broghamer's
Mr.. Mackinan of Castalia assisted
August Peck with his work couple
of days
Little Marie Brown had the mis-
fortune TO dislocate her wrist while
playing at her graIdpa's last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Eimer's and
children, and Mr.. and Mrs. Arness
autoed to Calmar last Tuesday after
noon and visited at the IA. Bush
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Nygaard and
daughter Anne autoed to DEBORAH
Sunday to see their son Monrad at
the hospital.
Oscar Tovso1 called at DEBORAH
Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-24

looking and running condition.
Rud Bros. 39-tf
FOR RENT-160 acres, well i'm
proved, known as the Fred Sellman
homestead, az miles southwest of
Hesper. Will rent on shares. En-
quire of e. F. Sellman, DEBORAH,
Iowa. 3S-tf
SQUARE PIANO-For Sale for $25.
Mrs. NJ. C. Hogan. 36-tf
FOR SALE-One 1914 Rambler au-
tomobile at bargain If taken at
once. Also Overlands and other
used cars for sale cheap. Rud
Bros, DEBORAH, Iowa. 3l-tf
FOR SALE--Cheap, second hand
carbide gas plant, fixtures, etc. t.
nj. Halvorson, the Delco Light
Dealer, DEBORAH. 29tf
FOR SALE-River sand and gravel
Inquire of j. A. Jewell, DEBORAH,
r. 8. 21-tf
FOR RENTING George Zuckmeyer
house in West DEBORAH. Inquire of
Mrs. Trzcinski. 42-3pd.
"a inca fire pot,
canon heater. Inquire Rud Bros.
AL
FOR SALE-One Metz Roadster,