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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-23

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
WANTS TO sBUY HUSBAND

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 The sBreslau "volkswacht' pub fishes the following announcement in it's advertising colums:
 I am 22 years of age. not bad look ing. have IA fowls at my farm, 1 pony. 6 pigs, 4 cows in the pasture, 2 hams, and some sausages now in process of curing, weave and spin. a small vineyard, 24 cherry trees, IA apples trees. 10 plum trees. a quantity of homespun house linen, and 8 casks of good tytne in my cellar. ls1ave.5 be- sides. afpiano and flute.
 Injured soldiers who are able to work in the field or attend to the cattle and poultry are invited to send in their application if they feel inclin- ed to marry. f
 No objection to separation if, after months of married life, incompati- bility of character should manifest it. self on either side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
INCORPORATES RULES.

There is an article about Frank Woolworth, the famous five and ten cent store man, in the October Ameri- can Magazine. The writer. in talking of Woolworth, says.
 These are his deductions from 43 years as merchant organizer and builder of the worlds tallest struc- ture:
 1. "of. course you will be discour- aged. But keep on. .
 2. "If you believe in an idea give 1t a chance. Some of my first stores failed because hadn't studied the sit uation thoroughly. I placed my stores in the wrong part of the town. There's right place. Find it..
 3. Everybody likes to make a good bargain. Let him. Small profits on an article will become big profits if you sell enough of the articles.
 4. "I believe in doing. business by and with cash. I had been in business several days before I knew how to make out a check. Large credit is temptation to careless buying.
 5. Supervise details, but don't all low them to absorb you. Don't waste the time of high-priced organizer on clerks job.
 6. T prefer the boy from the farm to the college man. The college man won't begin at the bottom and learn the business.
 z. There are plenty of opportun- ities for young men today. Many fail because they are not willing to sacri- flee. No one ever got far who was in bondage to the body. You can't build a business on thoughts of having a good time.'"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
NEW ENGLAND PEACHES.

One of the effects of trench war fare is. shattered nerves. In the treatment of such cases, good food and food that will restore energy as quick ly as possible is most important.
 Therefore, foods containing much sugar are in great demand. A spoon full of jam followed the dose of medi- cine of our childish days. Now, the jam itself is medicine ,arld requests have come from over seas to send jam and jellies to the soldiers, who are recuperating before going back to the awful experiences of the trenches.
 While we should conserve sugar in jams for our own home use. let us give our best, and gladly, to the boys who are fighting for us in France.
 A delicious jam may be made from peaches by following this recipe:
 sTwo. and one-quarter pounds of peaches cut in small pieces, one pound of sugar, six whole a1l-spice, one cracked peach pit. one inch ginger root, one-half cup of peach juice. one- half teaspoon of whole cloves, one blade of mace. Tie the spices In a cheese cloth bag, cook all together until thick and clear, being careful not to let 1t scorch. Pack in hot jars and seal at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
HUSBAND AWAY. YOUNG
 WOMAN FRIEND OFF VISITING

L. I. z. writes: T am a young mar ried woman of "A. Have @ husband who I thought was good, and two ba- bies A few months ago an orphan Gas she termed hersef) of 27 pleaded with me to take her into my place, as one of the family.) She was to sew for the childfen and help a little in housework. I gave her comforts. clothes, outdoor airings of which had none., I overworked. Husband, own CT of plumbing place, went off on bus- mess. he said. She, cat-like, started to visit, mile from where he was. If they came back together, am I right in persisting to refuse to have her under our roof? Our little cot tage was an earthly paradise, until I was taken in by her, as neighbors de- clare. Please give your opinion"
 If your husband is found in her company when away, he ts not faith full to you. You can no dorbt get along without her in your home. I hope peace without jealousy may be yOllrS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
STEPNEY. Y - c 1l'-s TIT TIN GNf(s

Harmony grange will hold their an> nual fair at the Center on Sept. 27. The committee in charge are planning to make this very successful affair. The exhibits promise to be larger than ever this year.
 MT. and Mrs. Lester Burr are en- toying a motor trip to New York state where they will visit friends at Salem Center.
 Miss Gladys Osborne has been the guest of her grandparents. MT. and Mrs. L.. o. Osborne. committing daily to her work in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Eugene Northrop is entertain- ing as a guest her aunt from Goshen.
 Glover Blakenaan has been having his house reshingled.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Sinclair MT. s.-.ss Mrs. Charles Lacey, MT. and Mrs, Eo- win Shelton, MT. and Mrs. Harry Nor gan. MT. and Mrs. Ernest sherman motored to Bethel on Wednesday, where they attended meeting of Fairfield Co. Pomona grange.
 The severe frosts on Monday and Tuesday nights wrecked nearly all the gardens in this vicinity and dam- aged corn fields to a great extent.
 George Hartley of Brooklyn has spent few days at the home of An- drew Summers.
 Miss Searight has been caring for Mrs. Carrie Elwell. who has been quite III, for several days past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
LITTLE BENNy'S NOTE BOOK
tBy Ice Pa2es
N~<~>~ .-
The Fox and the Crow.

The Fox and the Crow.
 A Fable
 Scene, forrest with crow in one of the trees holding hunk of cheese n it's beck.
 Fox. Maybe you don't think aint hungry. G, look wats up in that tree!t I wish it wood open it's beck a minnit. An, how do you do, Mrs. Crow, have you bin up there. long? Crow. Nuthing.
 Fox. Wood you mind please telling me wat time it is?
 Crow. Nuthing.
 Fox. I got swap for you last. Mrs. Crow. Sumbody told me you Tad a perfeckly bewtifill voice. Sum- ,ody told me you cood sing sumthing 1egant.
 Crow Nuthing.
 Fox. Won't you sing little song est to provei t? If had voice like yours I wood sing so mutch that everybody wood get sick of me. Sing 'ilver Threds Amung the Gold. I bet ou can sing that to beet the band. Crow. Nuthing. Rag Time Band. That's a sintch to sing,
 Crow. Nuthing,
 Fox. Well then jest sing doh ray me fafa. I bet that sounds grate the way you sing it. Crow Doh ray me fah. Sound ing fearse):
 The hunk of cheese. Uniting the ground Skwush.
 Fox. G, this is swell cheese. Mutch obliged, Mrs. Crow, I serteny like music with my meels.
 The End,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
LAURA JEAN IIBBYs DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS

any one of her brothers to take her out for an evenings pleasure, or to replace her shabby dress with new one. Not one of the boys considers that they owe a duty to her. It's the other girls they are saving money to wed. They would never think of tu: IT, ing aroundi and giving their sister pleasure or comfort, or getting a beau fer her. They would tell you if you sus gested it that their old time sister was better off without one and that she was tcp old for that sort of thing. Bringing up another's family is more often than not a thankless job, even though it may be a w'oman's own kith and kin. If a sister elects to work for the younger boy, her parents should see that she has her own evenings for recreation and an opportunity to go out with young people, enjoying her youth. To deny her this means she will probably lose her chance of mar rying.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARIES.

The city of Moscow. in Russia, was burned on Sept. 15, 1872. It had been entered by Napoleon's army on the previous day. and this conhagration is supposed to have been started to prevent the French from finding win- ter quarters. Almost 12,0o0 dwell ings were destroyed, besides palaces and churches. This was the turning point of Napo1eon's career and his power from that time on steadily de- clined.-Jumbo, the great elephant and pet of all children, was killed on Sept IS, 1865. neM St. Thomas, Ontario. The animal was being load ed on a train when a. freight train backed on it and injured the beast so severely that it died in half an hour. This elephant was of the Afri- can species and perhaps the largest elephant ever held in captivity. In opposition to the vigorous protests of the English press and people Jumbo was bought by Barnum from the London Geological Garden. where the elephant had sbeen since early elephanthood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
A Little One-Piece Frrock Tn Plaited Effect.


 form Of trimming, and the majority of them also cling to the straight. line. This lit.>a one-piece model in tan pique closas in front and has inverted plaits at the center-front s2d back The plaits near the arm holes, however, are stitched in box plaited effect. There Is square front yoke of selfmaterial, which may be omitted. # desired. There is side belt to witch pockets arsat- tached, the belt being placed at the high line of Empire models. Turn lack cuff trim the oae-p.ece sleeves. To reproducs the front for a child of six years requires 2s4 yards 3e- inch material.
 The front and back are laid on he lengthwiss fold of the goods, as they have no seams The cutting cuide gives the exact pssit Gi of both If these sections. To the right of the lack the collar is placed, also on the s:..gthwisa fold. The yoke, which c1mes Eext to tho collar, Is lail on tAa piqus with the largo 70" perfora- soas resting on long hwise thread oposfte he collar is the belt. with rrge 70" perforations on length ,3e thread and opposite the belt are the piee.rgs, Tho large 70" perfora- : ions i.l f..s sleeves rest on length wise thread oe material. If ths sleeve is desired elbow length. ~lt of tho lower part along small "o' perfora- t!ons.s
 Although ths tsadeney Is toward simplicity in ehn1ren's clothes, when pique, union linen and similar mate r.ais are used, 8 very litt,s >and embroidery aids appreeiabiy to thei, daintinsss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
OLD MOTHER
 HUBBARD

If Old Mother Hubbard should go to
 the cupboard Shed find all the food she'd 2desire For stored away there Is foodstuR tc
 spare.
 The product of eanner and dryer.
 From the NGttonal E1aerpenev Food Garden Oorsntfssion, Morylaad Bwsid- i10, W1shtnDtor, D. 0. The 0onasts. sion sciH send q BtasEd1 on Home Cunnfng or on Home Drying of Ve5e- tubtes and Frafts free upon receipt of 2 ce'sts f0r postage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
NO FALL SUFFRAGE
 CAMPAIGN IN STATE
News from Suffrage Headquarters
 ...,. r.. Hartford) e.e

News from Suffrage HeadQuarters'
 .., r, Hartford) s.a
 Not very much active campaigning will be done in Connecticut during the fall months. This is the general de- cision of the Suffrage leaders, and IS due to two causes. One is the preoc- cupation of suffragists in active war service-1's pre-cccupation which IS possible because Connecticut is well organized for suffrage and this or ganization has been used to bring the women together for war service work. The other reason is that New York will vote on state suffrage amend ment in November, and all the ener- gy that can be spared from work in Connecticut will be thrown int@ the great neighboring state to help to win a victory there. At
 Some of the anti -suffragists are as- serting that the fact that New York defeated woman suffrage in 1915 fixes positively the fate of the present amendment They point to one or two states in which the majority against woman suffrage was increased at second election. They do not re- call the fact that in most of the states which now have equal suffrage the voters were called upon to pass on suffrage amendments several times before the victory was won.
 Tn Oregon there were five unsuc- cessful referenda before equal suf- frage was established in 1912. Amend ments were voted upon and defeated "a lss0., 1884, 1900. 1906. 1908, and 1910. and yet in 1912 the voters re- vc 5ed their decision and granted votes to women. The curious part of this history is that since 1912 there has not even been a movement to re- peal the amendment. although by the hep of the initiative this could easily be done.
 Tn Kansas there were two unsuc- cessful attempts before the amend ment was passed in 1912, and the same is true of Washington where the women were enfranchised in 1910 In Colorado and California there was one referendum in which the woman s cause was defeated, but in none of these states has there ever been any movement to get rid of a system which as soon as it is established be- comes universally popular. The New York suffragists point to these prece- dents, and hope for equal good for tune this year---a year when woman suffrage is vitally necessary for the welfare of their country-just as it has been found necessary in England and Canada.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
PAULINA.

Paulina was the wife of Seneca, the celebrated Roman philosopher She insisted on sharing her husbands fate when he was condemned to die by or der of the Emperor Nero. Her veins we're accordingly opened at the same time, but fainting from loss of blood Nero commanded her wounds to be bound up and coajured her to live. She survived her husband but short time, leading melancholy and bitter existence until her death in the year 6s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
"ANY MAIL FROM HoME?"

May writes: 'The above question is asked eagerly, dozens of times by the dear boys away off in France. Now I have no real sweetheart there, but I have quite number of good acquaint- ances who went to the call of the. col ors, from our home town. Also I have girl chums who know them. Each of us would do their bit. Is it proper to send them a closely written card of cheer from home. once in a while?''
 Yes. Each girl acquaintance might send such a written card, with a hap py effect to soldiers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
OBITUARY
MICHAEL F. HIGGINS

! Michael F. Higgins, aged 46 years. residing at 26 West avenue, died last evening at St. Vincent's hospital from shock with which he was taken sud- denly at his home in the afternoon. MT. Higgins was widely known in the South End. Surviving him are his widow, Nellie H., two brothers, Thom- as and Daniel For many years. MT. Higgins was clerk at the Astor House in John street and has recently been in the employ of the city. He was Foresters of America
 MARTHA CARLEY HOGAN
 Martha ,Carley Hogan, wife of Will liam H. Hogan, passed into eternal rest early this morning at the family residence, 215 Salem street following an illness of seven months. Mrs. Ho- gan was widely known and respected in the North End and although her death was not wholly unexpected it has already cast a pail of gloom over her wide circle of friends and &C., quaintances. Mrs. Hogan was born in Newtown in 1855. She came to this city with her parents when seven of age and has resided here ever since. She possessed a kind and ami able disposition and was beloved by all. Practically all her life has been devoted to works of charity. She was an unselfisl1 and loyal worker for the Queens Daughters and the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of which organizations she was an inval- uable member. Mrs. Hogan was also affiliated with the New England Orr der of Protection and was a devout communicant of St. Patrick's R. C.. church for years. Besides her hus- band, she is, survived by two sons, William B. Hogan, mechanical engi-i neer at the Remington Arms Co, and Frank J. Hogan, of Dallas, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna S. sTivenin and Mrs. Jerome Phelan both Of this city. Solemn funeral services will be held Monday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
TIRED OF HAVING HUBBY HOME

P. A. L. writes: T am. a married man. having wed an apparently sweet dispositioned young woman, just suited
 to my liking. That was eight years
 ago. I am AS. She Is g.. Why my
 wife got sick, and grew tired of hav- ing me within the house evenings, is
 what I can't fathom. She is a bit | jealous, forg to ada. She probably isn't willing for you | to go anywhere else. is she? Going
 out an evening will be the test, you'll
 find.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
RIGHT IN LINE.

Almost all popular new millinery has some touch of the army about it. This turban is almost the regulation cap, brown velvet visor and felt top, with soutache cord held by tive pearl buttons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

The boy who won't study Latin be- cause it won't help him get the money to buy a. six cylinder car. is quito likely te be the one later who walks because he hasn't enough money to ride in the trolley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
TO ATTEND SYNOD

Rev. H. G. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed church, has gone to Philadelphia to attend the Synod Tomorrow Rev. Edward Steube will conduct the services at the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Correct name and address must he given to insure attention, not tc print. Use ink. Write short lettersy only on one side of paper. Address Miss Lib. hey, 916 President Street Brooklyn ". Y.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

five members from. each province. This makeshift organization will ar- range for an election and the drafting of permanent constitution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

The neutrals are piteously begging for fcsod supplies with which to bqibe Germany to let them alone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

The August cotton consumption was h64E2a1 ba les.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

0ne-ptece pIditcd dress an tan bfqEe, tofth pocketed belt drrGYgcd at Empire HHe, The clboso sleeres are trimmed to1th frrr-6dck cat1s. tohile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

All of the new frocks for cnil- dren feature plaits as a fashionable e-TlNc ctfDr Sbc,vino S;zc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a worA
The evening world., 1917-12-20
RED CROSS AIMS
AT1,OOO,OOONEW
MEMBERS IN CITY
Workers in Campaign eur,
They Can Double Origind
Quota n 10000.

Ng' wi0i0v ~ s'op ~ me- sNoooo
fs~ members apssinsf ~ ne eitys
rpo,s N ,hs io.ooo ooo sought IN ne
nation. New YORK to.dly - pisnnina
~ como forward rf'h 1000 600 'of
ne Psd cross ~ Christmas i've
WIN several districts missing. me-
clty's total 20 date IL 10000 nsv
members
Under ths issdsrship of Darwin =
Kingsley. team director. the men
workers have 30 far enrolled 1900
new members. but Mrs Jsmos w.
Gerard's women canva-~ers have OBJ
,ained 1000 enroiimsn'a
Tho individual leaders IN ths days
work we're Mrs y l. Lutz. amonr
tho women. with i,is7 enroilments.
and Capt J. ". McCuloch. among the
men. with .402
The big bulk Of subscriptions yos-
ierday came from men and women
The evening world., 1917-12-20
SOCIETY GIRL DANCER
INJURED IN n" CRUSH


nis. ZUish rrrns-nd Thompson. o.
sisfy Sir dancer snd skater. 10 undsf
ths rsrs ~ rhyseians 81 the hon1s ~
bsr rafsHfs NJ AMI Mrs pesfss
Thompson. s1 ~ Dss, sid street. anf
In dapssr = r~rmsssns disability -
mo result ~ ths crush on q Third Ave-.
nus T. train. her friends learned to-day
win b0r mother snd bro,bsf. peorgs
Thompson. Hiss Thompson started fof
fAkep0Yd saturday hisht, using the
l." bsssuss iasicsb which hal been
ordered "a not arrive In tlms IN 'ha
tfuah o. tho Forty second Street Station
man passenger stepped on the young
vomans foot and Anotbsr rircbei
aEsinst hsf. disloc atlnE her risht Knee
Miss Thompson. With her brother. has
been seen frequently this winter In
dancing numbers on programmes Tor
var relief purp0aes A. a series Of dane
Ing exhibitions given by them In thr
Hotel Plaza IN tho last two months
q 900 Vps raised for tho italian am
bttlHnce afrviee
The evening world., 1917-12-20

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ciuhs sss beins fgfmef Iafss fifs
ues ~ was swings sonnf'fsss ~ .
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Evening star., 1917-11-22

ter Of donestis economy. II 10 not .
movsmAnt to reduce the high cost Of
living. II is war measure, designed
to aid tho United States in beating Ger
many. Every American, whether a
housekeepsr or boarder, is concerned
in this. It Is as much to the interest Of
the man who pays landlady monthly
price for feeding him to save wheat and
meat and sugar in order that those COM
modities may be sent to the soldiers
and the people Of Europe who need them
urgently as it is to the man who lives
in his own house and pays his own mar
ket bills. Tho display Of food pledge
sign In the window Of boarding house
should mean that every person living or
eating there is enlisted in this cam
paign. And every man, woman and child
in Washington should be so enlisted as
a matter Of self-interest, if not Of patri-
otism, for success in this war depends
upon keeping up the food supply Of our
European allies, and if we do not save
and substitute here the people cover
there" will 60 hungry and cannot keep
up the fight.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
Base Ball and War.

It is reported that the president Of the
American Base Ball League has request
ed that a certain number Of base ball
players be exempted from military serv-
ice on the ground that to draft them
will seriously impair the standard Of the
national game. It Is to be hoped that
this request will not be pressed, and GER
tainly that if made it Will not be grant
ed. While the average American dearly
loves base ball and regards it as one Of
his most interesting diversions, there 10
no general desire in this country that
it should be continued as an organized
sport at this time and at the expense
in any degree Of the fighting power Of
this country. In the early days Of tho
war England suffered seriously under
the reproach that the professional foot
ball leagues, which correspond to the
American base ball leagues, maintained
their schedules, although there was need
Of every available able-b0died man.
There need be no fear about the ma
tional game. 1t will continue to be
played as public sport. even though
the standard is not as high as formerly.
The American people will have much
more respect for it as an institution II
it contributes its share Of the men
needed to make the world safe for hu.
manity.