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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
MISSION OF THE RED CROSS.

The hearty response of the people
to the call of the Red Cross for in
creased membership must be crafty
ing to those directing the campaign.
The objects of the organization and its
methods are well understood by most
people. The citizen does not hesitate
to give his money, or even make sac
riffces when he knows that the cause
is worthy.
In the United States the Red Cross
follows the soldier and sailor to the
pier; in France it greets him the in
slant he sets foot ashore. 1t looks
after the soldier in the coast reception
camps. provides him with dispensary
and rest-station service, treats his ach-
ing tooth. and in innumerabIe other
ways makes his new life happier. At
the base camps it supplements the
work of the army in making him COM
Portable.
And when the American soldier is
captured, he will know that his Red
Cross mother has followed him right
into the prison camp, for arrange
ments have been made to get to him
from Switzerland the same rations
given to the man in the trench.
Thus. from his military cradle to his
grave, if must be, the Red Cross is an
omnipresent help. working for him
with the effectiveness born of long
experience. efficient administration,
and unselfish devotion.
The initial work of the organization
after troops began to move to camp
in this country was the establishment
of canteens at railway stations, sup
plying excellent lunches to the SOL
diers. AS the boys leave for France
they are supplied with comfort kits.
And at Christmas every man in the
United States army ard navy. at home
and abroad, will recei7e parcel The
clicking of hundreds of thousands of
needles in the nimble fingers of Red
Cross knitters is a familiar sound.
Upon the entry of the United States
into the war the burden of the Red
Cross was heavily augmented. In a
general sense, the primary purpose of
the Red Cross is to care for the men
of our own army and navy, supple
menting the work of the government
At all times, no matter how long the
struggle, the supreme object of the
American Red Cross will be to safe
guard the comfort and welfare of our
fighting men on land and sea.
For all this work much money is re-
quired and it is necessary that it go
forward in a steady stream.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
THE SEARCMLIGHT
Latest News from the Fields of
SCIENCE. EDUCATION, INVENTION
War and the Gas Plant.

Our Illuminating gas plants may win
the war for us, according to the Amer
lean Chemical society. These experts
say that the only way of quickly in
creasing the. available supply of toluol
is to extract it from the nations gas.
Toluol is the basis of trinitrotoluol, the
famous British high explosive T. n. T.
The production in this country is con-
fined largely to byproduct coke ovens,
and the entire present output is con-
tracted for. However, by quick and
energetic action we can secure an i'm
mense supplementary supply of this
vitality necessary substance by treat
ing illuminating gas, without affect
ing the quality of the gas appreciably.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

shipping. Anne met her with the
"A nephew. John Leigh, has sur
prised the Lamberts. He has seen
service in France, and is sent mere "
the British government on a mission
TO Washington. He has a weeks va
cation and has come to spend IL Win
them. L insisted that he come to our
Christmas dinner, and they are al
going to call tonight"
How interesting" exclaimed Ju-
dfth Perhaps he can advise me
about my Red Cross work"
Everyone was delighted to meet the
handsome young soldier and eager TO
hear stories of over there" from one
who knew. John became great neiP
to Judith with her plans for the emil
dren's Christmas and her Red Cross
work In fact, he thought of so
many things that he came to the
Midgely's at least once a day and
every evening. He trimmed the tree
while Judith made the simple things
to adorn it.
one evening Mrs Midgely remarked
to her husband: Il never saw young
man so interested in children
He looked up from his paper in
amused surprise. My dear, do you
really think he is interested only in
the children"
John. you don't mean Judith ?''
from the first
Christmas arrived-a glorious day,
with snow on the ground. The chill
dren had hung up their stockings
Into the bottom of each had been
placed the bright new cap and nit
tens. and a gay bag of candy on top,
while the other gifts were grouped
about the tree.
After the successful dinner was
eaten they spent the evening in sing
ing carols. John had a good tenor
voice and Judith accompanied him on
the piano.. Then he sang military
songs he had learned in the trenches.
| The guests took their departure,
vowing it the happiest Christmas of
all. Mrs. Midgely turned to her sister.
only think, Judith, / was afraid
you would have a dull time. The
children have missed nothing. and you
have been an angel of mercyi"
Happiness has nothing to do with
the possession of things" smiled Ju-
dith: lit is all state of mind. And
John and 1 will have something to tell
: you tomorrow, when he leaves for the
front. % Copyright, 1917, by the Nc
Clure Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

a bill to increase the pensions of all
veterans of the Mexican and Civil wars
to $50 per month has been introduced
by Representative William J. Brown
ing of New Jersey. No Limitation as
to the length of service is contained In
Mr. Browning's bill, and it is made to
apply to all such veterans. whether
they are now on the pension roll or
may hereafter be placed there 1t is
distinctly provided that the passage of
the measure shall not operate to re-
duce any pension under any previous
act! public or private. and also that it
shall not affect existing law permit
ting additional allowances on account
OF helpless minor children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
LIE 7 TIERS OF
TWO WOMEN
By ZOE BECKLEY.
Is the Past-Past?
BIZ ZOE B.EcKLEY.

Kerryville. Kan, the 5th.
Well, dear girl, l certainly do think
you'd better take time to sit down and
have a good laugh at yourself. It's
better to laugh at yourself than to
have other people laugh at you. And
there is nothing people enjoy laughing
at quite so much as at a suspicious
wife,
Now. don't get me wrong. I'm not
hooking you. 1 understand exactly
how you feel about this tempera-
mental Russian person with the costly
black furs. But believe me, dear, her
ways are cheap if her furs are costly,
and l don't think you have any need
to worry.
A husbands past. my dear, is only
dangerous when it is not past. A past
can be as dead as Paddy's Daddy. In
which case. only the past need worry.
AS some wise person has said q
think it was Mrs Solomon), Who
cares about a mans first love? 1t
his last that countsi"
Now. you say this theatrical lady
with the eyes and the furs is SOU
venir of Paul's college days in Petro-
electrify me. On the contrary, it
leaves me strangely cold. She appears
to be exactly the sort of person
young college student lnvariab Y falls
in love with. 1t is a natural part of
his youth. It contributes in a sense
Paul probably could not love you
so truly, had he not once loved this
fiery roman candle of a woman! She
plays the part of hors d'oeuvres at
dinner. She is the stimulant. the ap-
petizer. But she is over quickly. Her
dine entirely on caviar and anchovies.
You, my precious child. are the
dinnerI (Excuse the LONELINESS of
my SMILES; l spend so much of my
time inNthe kitchenD If you are well
prepared, tasty and substantial. be of
good cheer! You are what really
counts.
Now. I'm not forgetting your side
of it, Kate. You were surprised and
shocked. as all wives are, when hus-
bands past ceases to be mere fig
ment of the imagination and becomes
visible fact. And you are saying to
yourself, But suppose she tries to
draw him under her influence again?
Suppose she would succeed?'
Oh, suppose the moon were made of
green cheese! Suppose. like the dear
spinster who wept before the fire be-
cause she might have married and
had children and one of them might
have fallen into the crate and got
killed" you borrow all kinds of trou-
Bile! Wait till it happens, Or threat
ems to happen.
Then it will be too late!" you howl.
Not necessarily. One can't begin a
defense until an attack is made Be
sides. dear, no attack is going to be
made. Just keep your collar on and
grin. Don't get tragic. Remember
your advice to me. and my wild at
tempt to kick over the traces, which
only resulted in proving that men hate
a scene, hate anything that upsets
their habits of life, and that in 80
cases out of 100 the wife wins when it
comes to showdown Just you sit
tight and let Paul diSDOSe OK This ma ST
of his. You may be sure he's as anx-
ious to lay its ghost as you are to
have him.
AS for me, I'm getting along beau
tifully. Feeling quite reconciled, hap
Ply even, over the prospect of a sec
ond BARN. That is natures provision
You may rebel at first but you grow
to be glad. Lovingly thy
MAIZE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
GLOBE SIGHTS

IF'rom the Atchison Globe
The man of the hour in Russia lasts
about that long.
Some people are dead years before
they take their last breaths.
Some people cultivate friends so
they will have some one to insult
About the only heirloom most peo-
pie know anything about is the mort
gage.
Education is a fine thing for those
who have a little common sense to
start with.
A boys idea of a useful Christmas
present IS one that will make a good
deal of noise.
When a man is heralded as good
company" one is nearly Away dis
appointed in him.
Usually when a mother prays for a
prof1igate son, son who has worked
hard answers her prayer.
If you can hold your temper when
head over heels in work you have
be lance enough for the aviation corps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
ON SPUR f Fl MOMENT
AZ Roy K. MOULTON

Patriotic ong No. 472,321.
Mothers happy, she is free.
No more dashboard symphony
No more husband hanging round
Eating pork chops by the pound
Mothers quit her old time ways.
Now she hits the cabarets
Singing out with all her might.
Liberty, you're sure all right.
The money that she earns,
She goes downtown and burns.
CHORUS.
NV old mans in the army now.
He is doing his bit.
When ma hears any talk of peace,
She gets angry and throws fit.
Ma says: Give us ten year war
Keep friend husband away
Yankee and Krupp. keep it up, keep it up
Hip, hiD-Horray."
Signs of We OIden Times.
To-day: % Pounds of Sugar for
81"
Choice Cuts of Porterhouse. IS
Cts"
Regular Dinner Biggest Meal in
the City, Is. Cts.
Grand Free Business Mems Lunch
To-Day"
Take Home a Trial Package of
Eata Bita Breakfast Food"
Dinner Served Free During Auc-
ton
"A Fried Oyster With Every Drink ="
Demonstration of Baked Goods
Free. Help Yourself"
'A1l You Can Eat for Fifteen
Cents"
Three Vegetables and Coffee With
All Meat Orders
your Credit Is Good Here. Leave
Your Money at Home"
Serve Yourself and Pay for What
You Have Eaten. We Trust You"
"One Large Virginia Ham to the
Person Who Guesses the Exact Num-
Der of Beans in This Jar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
HOW DENVER DOES 1T.

Last August local coal dealers ad-
vised Denver citizens to expect an ad-
vance in coal prices, because of labor
scarcity and poor transportation ia
cilities. Immediately thereafter, upon
the mayors suggestion, the city coun-
Gil passed a sweeping ordinance au-
thorizing him to utilize all powers of
the city necessary to relieve wide
spread and general distress caused by
increased cost Of living
Mayor Speer ordered an investiga-
ton by the municipal industrial bu-
reau, the only department of its kind
in America. Mr.. George A. Levy, for
merly chief of efficiency standards in
Pittsburg. was sent into the Ignite
coal fields and closed contracts for
three mines.
The operators had threatened an
advance in the price of Ignite to $3.50
to So ton, but the city's action eff
fectually stopped this talk At first
the dealers showed fight, but, quickly
realizing the futility and the danger
of combating the municipality. they
changed tactics and volunteered to
supply 5O.0 900 tons at the city's con-
tract price. in the event the munich
pal supply proved inadequate.
On September the city opened its
office in city hall, selling selected
lump to citizens at $4.15 a ton, deliv-
cred in the bin. the retail price of the
$3.50 a ton.
Production from the city's mines
opened at coo tons a cay, but soon
advanced to 1000 tons. a very impor-
tant factor in the total coal consump-
ton of Denver. In addition the city
supplies city buildings and institutions
with a run-of-mine and slack at cost
81 per ton below that previously paid
to dealers This means a saving tn
the taxpayer of $4,000 to $4,000 a
year.
Purely an emergency feature is the
| sale of sacked coal t. the very poor
or the man caught unawares by a cold
sLap. Citizens may buy so or 100
pounds of coal at o and 20 cents. re-
spectively. either at the municipal
lodging or bath house. This coal is
sold at less than cost and the purchas
er must remove 1t. To secure sacked
coal of the same grade from the re-
taller he must pay at the rate of SO
a ton.
Denver's citizens. writes a contrib
utor to the Review of Reviews, have
accepted the municipal coal service
with universal enthusiasm. in hun
dreds of instances pathetic in earnest
ness. Many widow, or working man,
with large family. fearful that the city
coal will not last, comes to the coal
office and says: It haven't saved
enough to buy ton yet. but I will
earn it by tomorrow" These are the
people the administration delights in
| serving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

The spirit of Prussianism and the
spirit of Americarism cannot live in
the=same world. declared Otto H.
Kahn in introducing Former President
Taft=to Red Cross meeting in New
York City. One or the other must
conquer. In the mad pride of its con-
Tempt for democracy, Prussianism has
thrown down the gauntlet to us. We
have taken up the challenge, and
newsstand arrayed on the side of the
Other freedom-loving nations of the
world. giving our fresh strength and
our-buundless resources to them who.
heroically striving, have borne the
heat-and burden of dreadfully long
and exhausting struggle, yet stand I'M
weasied, erect and resolute The
energy is of formidable strength. But,
even-lf he We're far stronger than he
is; rTen if we did not have the men
and-the means which are ours; even
if OLE comrades-in-arms had not dem
onstrated their superb and indomitable
prowess. still must our cause prevail;
for there is fighting with us a force
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

While markets cannot ignore the
fortunes of the battlefields, says the
Baqhe Review. the prosperity of the
last two years in this country has es-
tabFshed most favorable basis for
stability TO uphold it under the de-
maids of war. The business of the
wh9ie country is prosperous and
promises to continue so. The finan-
ciaE quarter is racked with anxiety
as 70 what may happen, when it might
better apply brains and enormous
strength to solving future problems.
however large. with firm conviction
that the country's resources are am
plei to meet the most strenuous and
lons-continued demands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From The columns o.
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


Lincoln Post G. A. II. will hold a public
installation of officers the evening of
January Z. Capt. A. NJ Fuller is muster
ing officers of the occasion.
Mrs. Mary E. Lease. who has been sick
at Christ's hospital since Saturday, Decem-
Der 10. under the care of DIR. Roby. has
fully recovered and has gone to her home
in Wichita
The marriage of Mr. George A Root and
Miss Minnie Van CieaYe will take place
this evening at O'Clock at the residence
of the brides parents. lois Polk street
Prof S. f. Cravens and Mrs Cravens
arrived at home from Europe last evening
at O'Clock, having come directly from
New York. Their return from Europe
was made nearly two months earlier than
was anticipated, owing to the poor health
Of Mrs. Cravens. Mr.. and Mrs. Cravens
left Topeka in August to finish their must
cal studies in Europe
Fl. S. Shaefer has brought suit in the
circuit court against the wife Of John ID.
Knox to quiet the title eighty acres of
farm property situated southwest of the
city. The property in litigation is the
-Knoxs Mound" tract which was sold last
winter to satisfy Judgment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
DINNER ST RIEs

Twas somewhere in France, and the
trenches looked like some river not
on the map. Paddy was on guard in
the communication trenches and was
up to his chest in water. Along came
a Tommy. who inquired of Paddy if
he could direct him to A company of
the First Blankshires. Paddy's tenn
per was not of the best, for he had
had a long, weary guard, and was not
in form for being questioned.
Holy smoker he replied, viewing
his surroundings. Chuck it! I'm not
the bIoomin' harbor master.''
A soldier, walking arm in arm with
his sweetheart, met his sergeant when
about to enter a restaurant. He re-
spectfully introduced her to him:
Sergeant, my sister,"
Yes. yes was the reply. Il know;
she was mine once
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

which has ever proved itself stronger
than any other power on earth, and
again and again has triumphed over
overwhelming odds. That force. God
inspired, death-defying and uncon-
conquerable. is the soul of man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

Germany and Russia are rushing
the peace negotiations. a peace treaty
between an irresponsible government
and. a dishonest one can hardly prove
to lie more than a mere scrap of pa
pers'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

Canada knows a good thing when
shes sees it. She has adopted the Sc
lectfve conscription for her army by
an Overwhelming vote. The La Fol-
lettes appear to have little influence
anywhere in the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

Then again the threatened German
offensive on the western front may
have been designed to prevent the al
lies from sending more help to italy
and to cause them to withdraw those
troops already on the italian front
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

part in 1T; and there have been held
some great gatherings at which sol
diers sailors and marines merged their
voices in the old songs that anyone
can sing
Questions on the above or any sub
iect upon which the reader desires in
formation, should be addressed the
Topeka State Journal Information
Bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin, Director,
Washington, d. c., with a scent
stamp enclosed for reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Menu Hint.

Menu Hint
BREAKFAST.
Flakes with Bananas and Top Milk
DINNER.
Scalloped Cheese Baked Potatoes
Spinach
Celery and Apple Salad
Corn Bread Honey
SUPPER.
Hot Potato Salad Wieners
Rye Bread Tea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

spect her more If she jealousy mann
tains her own independence.
The able bodied woman who can
make her own living is worse than IN
sane if she goes to live with her chill
dren, because she will have to eat the
bitter bread of dependence, and no
amount Of affection can sweeten that
Keep your own home. mother. Wis
it your children but never live with
them. So shall you retain their love
and the love OF your in-laws.
A~@ 49,
Copyright 1917 by tue wheeler Syndicate
Incl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

There appears to be a race on be-
twesp, Trotzky and the kaiser for the
Nobel peace prize.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

The Australian house of Representatives
has passed a bill suppressing the activities
Of the 1. W w
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

The freight cost in the United States Tor
distance around the world is only 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

A New York man recently naid s1-
for p faHeef for his kitchen si,.k ana 90
for the labor required to attach it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
W IiATEYER You WAIT TO KNOW :,
TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL IN
FORMATION BUREAU.

n, B.-Inquirers should be careful to OBJ
serve two points: Enclose 3-cent stamp
and address their letters to Washington.
as above and not to Topeka. otherwise de-
lay and needless expense are incurred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

Not all the good fellowship is be-
tween men who have come of similar
environments and social traditions
either. For example, the captain of
company wanted a chauffeur A
young enlisted man who had followed
that calling applied for the place, and
with him came a friend and boon com
panion, anxious for his success
How do 1 know you are a good
chauffeur? the captain demanded.
can you give any rec lamentations %
Il can testify to the fact that he is
darn good chauffeur" put in the
friend. HE drove my car for three
years"
This aggregating of unassorted
humanity in khaki-this gigantic
shuffling of the nations manhood-is
bringing forth a good deal of such
proof tina neither in ability, nor in
taste and manner. are people as differ
ent as they pretend to be-
Perhaps the greatest stimulus to
gooG fellowship of all is the practice
of community singing. The men are
enthusiastic about it. First officers
are trained, and then they train their
men. For the big song fests'' as
many as four thousand voices are
sometimes brought together. and the
resultant music has something of the
volume and quality of a great organ
So contagious is the spell of this sing
ing that people of nearby communi-
ties have asked to be allowed to take
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-04-05
SENTIMENT OF SPEAKERS THAT
STIRRED THOUSANDS

We meet, not to draw the red
dened sword of vengeance, but to
unsheathe the shining sword of
justice.-Thomas ]. O'Donneu.
President Wilson has said he
wants to feel the nations pulse. so
let the voice of Colorado be heard.
calling to him: Lead on. lead on,
our President. The sons of Colo
rado follow."-Father Hugh L. Nc
Menamin.
1 want no war, but II war must
come to preserve our honor, then
1t is my war.-Mayor Robert w.
Speer.
May those have scant sympathy
who would see our nation unpre-
pared to fight the battle of man
kind.-Bishop Irving p. johnson.
As chief executive of this proud
comruonwealth hereby pledge
every power at the disposal of the
state government to the loyal sup
port of our President.-Governor
julius C. Gunter.
When war breaks-and, in my
opinion. it already has broken-it
must be waged with every resource
of men and money the country af-
fords.-President Livingston Far
rand. University of Colorado.
Not until we have been conquered
in open war will we allow any rul-
er or combination of rulers to die
tate to us our national policies
The Rev. Charles l.. Mead.
Save our country. o God. against
the folly of being unprepared
against the attacks of our enc
mies.-Rabbi william S. Friedman.