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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
ADELE GARRISON'S NEW
REVEL ATIONS
OF A WIFE


I'D like to see their faces when they
realize what this is" he said.
Then for few moments there was
silence III the room while We watched
his sure, skilful almost womanish fin
gers transcribing minute character
upon n blank piece of rice paper
There he said, when he mad fin
ished. There's the best recipe for gem
uine Chinese chop suey 1 ever knew,
and the directions for making it are de-
seribed to the minutest detail. And the
cipher is am old one of their own, so
they won't have any difficulty III MAX
ing it OUT
The Secret in Madge's Keeping.
But will they have time even to look
at the thing carefully, DIR. Petit
queried practically. II thought you
meant to trap them when they come
for the paper"
We all looked at Lillian inquiringly.
There are two women that mean to
account for" she said grimly. but 1
think it will be wise to let one at least
of the others-provided there are more
than the two women come--imaGi-e he
gets away clear. OF course, he will be
followed, and it is highly ueslr5Io., -
he take this pretended copy along with
him. Whichever of them gets this will,
of course, watch the chance to slip 1T to
some accomplice, and, I, for one, shall
be sure the chance is given, whether it
be the night We trap them or later
'.I see,'' Mr.. brakes eyes cleaned.
and 1 knew that he approved Lillian's
scheme for leading to plotters higher in
authority, more securely concealed than
Grace Draper. But he made no further
comment. simply saying as he held up
tn original parer once more:
Now Tor the wind-up,"
He struck the match. lighted the
paper, and, dropping it into a small ash
receiver. watched it burn, stirring the
ashes that no fragment of writing
should remain.
Now, Mrs Graham'-he bowed to me
half-mockingly, half-seriously-"it is dis
tinctly-up to you"
But" I protested. startled. there are
four of you who have memorized the
original formula"
yes, but with no disparagement to
any of us. 1 wouldn't be afraid to wager
that no one of us can give the abso-
lutelt correct rendition-with no figure
nor character omitted or transpoSed-in
n weeks time. We've done all We hui
manly can to safeguard it in the case of
any accident to you. but please take
care OF yourself. for this moemntous
secret rests almost entirely upon that
fortunate uncauny memory of yours
We were all silent-I awed to breath
lessness by the responsibility thus thrust
upon me. But as he had silenced us, SO
Allen Drake reused us with his next
words.
Where did you pick up that Malay
half-caste of yours, Gordon?'' he asked
with seeming carelessness-yet we all
realized there was a purpose behind the
apparently aim1ess question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
Diary Of a Fashion Model
BY GRACE THORNCLIFFE%


ample OF the rse Of fur in trimming that
makes the indoor dress equally -appro-
pirate for street>wear. The frock is a
very delicate taupe chiffon. its delicate
softness further emphasized by the
trimming of moleskin and dull silver.
The frock consists Of the skirt of c.1if-
fon. draped up very slightly In the back
where a little fuiness is essential. The
bolero Ia Of the same fabric and has a
deep shawl collar of moieskin. A wide
edsiEg OF molesxin trims the bottom Of
the bolero as well.
Very dainty are the two-part sleeves
in this frock. The upper half ending
slightly above the elbow, is finished with
the moleskin. and from beneath extends
q detachable sleeve Of taupe chiffon. Ia
this way the gown can be made to serve
rs n semi-fornnai dinncr gown simply by
removing the lower half of the long
sleeve II Is quite full. gathered at the
wrist with tiny silver braid and a dainty
bow and then falling over the hands
very loosely.
A wide sash of the taupe chiffon de-
ponds from the belt. and the ends are
silver braid a. ths sleeve. This gown is
extremely simple anG unostentatious.
partly because Of its sober color and
also because of its simplicity of line. It
has no "furbeiows" or superfiuous fiilis
and drapes. Nevertheless, the nneness
of the foundation fabric and exquisite
TRIMMINGS. even though they are spar
trgiy used. combine IS make Il frock
of exceptional elegance, suitable for any
formal occasion and yet unobtrusfve
enough for informal ~ear.
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':No. seldom use all four feet at
l ;jHst hop wherever wish to co.
But don't the baby fall out when you
lesp:" laughed Doris.
Certainly not" replied Mrs. Kan
CARGO. He Cts in so snusIy he couldn't
fall OUT
well. it's certainly a funny place to
carry him." laughed Doris.
IT'S better than carrying the little
ones strapped to the back like an Indian
squaw carries her pappoose. or even
better than carrying them in the arms
like you folks do laughed Mrs. Kan
CARGO. This way I can watch the little
fellow and still he's not in my way in
the least
The little kangaroo poked his
pointed nose out from his mammals
great fur pocket and blinked his two
big eyes at Doris.
IT guess he's been tucked away in
your pocket SO long he's growing tired"
laughed Squeedee
$50 he has," replied Mrs. Kangaroo.
And It's high time let him run around
a bit" Taking the little fellow in her
and set him on the floor.
He looked SO funny with his little
head and great big hind feet hopping
over the floor that Doris laughed out
loudD
Quick as a wink everything disap-
peared and Doris opened her eyes to
find she had fallen asleep and dreamed
the whole affair.
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~ NOE on time the bolera was
always a separate jacket. worn
over waist or guimpe of light
material. But the modern bolero is in
one piece with the entire frock, which
makes it really a more graceful feature.
The detachabie bolsro was not always
becoming to every one, for unless it
fitted like a glove and was worn by
some one with individual grace it was
often a rather awkward adornment.
But the modern bolero, attached, has
many possibilities FOR adaptation, so
that IT'S becoming to almost every one.
It can be handled skilfuIly to give
length to the short waisted and grace
full curve of back 70 the long-waisted.
1t can be trimmed so as to give plump
ness and curves to the thin, or, con-
trarywise. abbreviate too rotund figure.
The loose extending of the old-time
detached bolero outside the belt was the
means by which it gave falness to the
too slender figure. But we can have
this same effect with the attached boz
Zero simply by trimming the edge with
some heavy fur. This. indeed. is the
predominating trimming for both indoor
and street costumes. and the bolero.
with its jacket-like effect. lends itself
most charningly to the fur trimming.
The model illustrated here is an ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

BY Cenevieve Kenbls
SUNDAY AND MONDAY,

Sunday promises to be an iaterestfna.
prontable and happy day. judging by the
strong planetary figures making for pro-
pitious conditions in many avenues a
human interest Mentally and socially
the positions are most favorable, and
also the prospects for sudden and al.
vantageous change, removal or tourney
are Indicated. Radical influences arr
operating in domestic or affectional AZ
tairs-which might be Interpreted in the
latter az an -elcpement. Whatever thu
unconventional situation tits beneflcially
favored OF the stars. -
Those whose birthday It is may chanes
or travel or change their business to ad.
vantage. A child born on this day VIII
ne artistic. original. have advanced
views. and succeed.
Monday is a. splendid day for pushing
a1airs NJ every nature. as the planet.
are most auspiciously placed for sue.
,ess. and gain in all directions, with thu
one note Of caution against deception.
fraud or dupltcfty. Therefore, in all UNI
dertakings II would be wise 70 preclude
all such possibilities by being ARMED
against subtle forces. The great benefIc.
Jupiter. II In one Of his most fasorabie
positions. Indicative Of increase and pros.
perity and other fortunate planetary
transits encourage enterprise and fnitia-
tive. Those in employment may seek
promotion, favors or increase with con.
fderce.
Those whose birthday IL is may ex-
pect year Of prosperity and succeaa.
but should guard against deception. 4
child born on this day will be accom-.
pIixhed. artistic. kind and popular. bua
should be taught thrift and economy,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
An Amazing Turn-About

When she would
he her.
that he nsulted mother and the such
terribly
to
parties nobody wanted with him.
of
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Illustrated ey erss,ls

DORIS MEETS MRS. KANGAROO.
CoMETIME I'd like to see real live
!, Kangaroo" unused Doris as she
looked at picture OF a kangaroo
in her study book. IT wonder il they
really do CARRY their babies IN a pocket!"
Sure they do" squeaked a happy
voice and ,Squeedee. Doris's littN elfin
friend. sat down beside Der
"Oh. hello. Squeedee." laughed Doris.
II think they must look very. very
funny. don't they?"
"Oh. don't know" replied Saueedee.
What do YOU say to asking Mrs. Kan
CARGO that question herself?'s And
Squeedee waved his magic feather over
the study book
The page began to CULVER and right
out Of the very centre leaped a great
big Mamma kangaroo carrying her lit
tie one in her big fur pouch.
Her head and shoulders looked very
much like Doriss pet rabbit. but her
hind parts were as large as Doris's pony.
She braced herself up with her large
tall and leaped across the room. ner
eyes were bright and gentle. but perched
on her hind feet. holding her front feet
up like arms. she looked so funny Doris
Just couldn't keep from laughing.
II know I'm funny looking to you."
laughed Mrs. Kangaroo hut I'd rather
amuse you than Brighten YOU
"Oh, indeed, I'm not making fun of
you'll" exclaimed Doris. who wouldn't
hurt any ones feelings. but 1t looks
so queer to see that little kangaroo's
head sticking out like That. Aren't you
afraid of splitting him out when you get
down and walk?"
That's one thing Mrs. kangaroo very
seldom does" said Squeedee. STOPPING to
pat the baby's glossy Head. she never
goes on all fours only when she's graz
ing."
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Advice to, Girls - By Annie Laurie

n LUE EYES: And If you We're my
n little girl am afraid 1 should be
tempted to spank you as wei as
keep you in the house, dear! "A girl of
your age needs her rest. There are
plenty of good times to be had without
staying UP and spelling your good looks.
and nothing can restore the roses to
your cheeks that you have danced away.
you know.
1t Ia too bad, but when Neu are older
you VIII understand all about 1t. and
years and years from now you are going
to hold up your hands in horror when
your lS-year-old daughter says she
thinks it quite right and proper to stay
out late at night
1t is the old story over again. And
the only way to make it have happy
ending is to obey your parents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
ODD FACTS

Although the Suez canal is only 80
miles long it reduces the distance from
England to India by sea nearly 1000
miles.
In 1914 the population of France was
80, 100000. and at the beginning of the
war the excess of births over deaths
was about $4,000 annually. In 1916 the
deaths in the civilian population totalled
eco, Oc0 and in the military forces 100000
q total of 1,100.O00.
To the general student of art and his
tory the greatest interest of coins arises
from the fact that they form the earli-
est portrait-gallery of royal personages.
The oldest authentic portraits of Eng
fish kings are those of Edward the
Fourth and Richard the Third.
Pebble spectacle glasses are made from
pure crystal quartz. Fine crystalline
quartz Is found in every country. 1t is
optical properties. but is somewhat
harder than glass, and when well
polished retains its lustre longer than
glass. Ordinary spectacle glasses are
made of plate glass. which is inferior
to quartz in optical quality. and gener-
ally imperfectly polished.
II Is the CuSIOiit cit u SlOCiA
garden ponds with queer fiShes-nany
of them OF the fighting variety so dear
to the heart of the Orientals. These fish
are so combative that IL Is only mecca
eary to place two of them near each
other and irritate them a little to bring
on a lively conflict. They charge each
other. with fms erect, at the same time
changing color in their excitement from
the ldullest OF gray-greens to brilliant
reds and blues.
Cambria, the French town which has
been the centre of recent fighting, is
interesting because OF it's manufactures.
In 1880 a purse of gold was offered in
beKaR of Henry the Eighth of England
10 the workmen who would produce the
finest linen for the kings shirts. The
prize was won by the weavers OF Cam
brai, and the material was called cam
brio in honor of the town in which 1t
was made. So fine was the linen that
there were 100 or more threads TO the
inch.
The Eskimos who live on the shores
of Behring sea and the Arctic ocean are
now making use of the parcel post. to
tho discontinue of the local traders,
who often took advantage of them in
the early days. They send their furs.
ivory and whalebone by parcel post to
the bureau of education at Seattle.
where the agents dispose OF the goods
by auction. and with the proceeds buy
at wholesale prices such supplies as the
natives want
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

De rendered easier. After this set of
breathing exercises breathe in the chest
and let 1t swell upward and out to lis
fullest extent to make all the room 1t
can for the lungs to expand to take IN
a full supply of air. Perform these
movements every night and you will
nave no trouble in your efforts to in
crease the air capacity of the lungs.
Test your lung capacity on spiro-
meter every now and then You should
be able to blow the cylinder to register
from $50 t. $50 cubic inches. At this rate
your lungs are good" II you cannot
blow 1t to 100 or OVER consult piiysi-
clan
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And. of course, it is very silly to
quarrel. When IT. gets to such state
of, affairs that a quarrel seems imminent
it is better to run away, almost. than to
stay on and quarrel. 1t is better to brag
about never quarrelling than to brag
about having the boys come hack.
But, of course. if they are just Jolly.
wholesome boy friends IL cannot be
very WRONG 10 allow shern to drop IN
once in a while and so home early #
your parents ito not object.
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w IHEN you are hungry you expect good meal and
w If you DO not get it you keenly disappointed
You not only turn away with a depressed spirit
but you feel physically until you have satisfied
your normal craving for food.
When the blood corpuscles come to the lungs to
receive supply of oxygen for their food they
there is not enough oxygen in the lungs for them
they get there. they back the bres with
out having become strengthened refreshed Instead
OF carrying back with them oxygen they take
carbonc acid which should have cast out of the
lungs In the act of expiration Every tiny blood
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nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
We are girls of 10 and 1e. and two
boys OF the same ages want to take
us to entertainments, and will not
go with any other girls. We think
We are too young to think of going
out yet, but don't know how tore
fuse them. because we do like them.
and we want your advice.
They are the first young men We
ever let take us anywhere. We have
ouarrelled once or twice, but they
always come back.
TWO cHUMS.
CHUMs: 1 think you are alto
gether too young to think of having
= besuX. sirls. I wonder how your
parents feel about it. Do they think il
wise for you to have sweethearts?
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keep account of t branch the family tree are oa
provided with
children all
the mid
Usually parties they with
always thought them indeed
hideous
Her life failure and his tragedy and for the children she did
possible had dcvng
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
TEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

am is years old and have lots of
friends. both boys and girls. We go
to dances and do not get home until
Il o'clock. and then my parents keep
me in the house two weeks at a
time. Do you think hat is right for
them to do it? BLUE EYES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

WfeetI nor ,1lps YOU YOU ready S' for p the
w burnt offering?''
Allen Drake leaned back in his chair.
and his keen eyes from beneath their
long womanish eyelashes played over
us duizzically. Lillian, my father, DIR.
Petit and l were seated before him like
SO many pupils in school room, and 1,
for one, was as glad as the average
schoolboy is supposed TO be that the
task of the evening was done.
We had committed to memory the
seemingly meaning less code, which yet
held SC much of moment to the nation.
I, because of the unusual trained men,
DRY 1 happen to possess, had mastered
It upon the first reading. but I had
through courtesy and necessity-waited
for the others. Mr.. Drake calling upon
me frequently to confirm or to correct
the other recitations. Ostensibly this
was to help them. but in reality I was
sure it was intended to test my MEM
ory again and again for his own as
surance.
met only ready. but eager to see the
last of that bit of paper" my father re-
piled. THE fear of its falling into enemy
hands has obsessed me for months"
Mr.. Drake twisted the bit of rice paper.
Then he took a match from his pocket q.
Pardon me-" Lillian interposed. but
] thought you had planned to plant a
oecON paper IN the OIner mouse. ShOulQn,t
1t look as nearly like this one as pos
sible?"
by Jove!" Allen Drake exclaimed rue
fully, dropping the match and smoothing
out the bit of paper, 81 actually forgot
all about that. ANY rice paper similar
TO this around?'' He turned to my father
with the query
A Recipe for Chop Suey.
Got the identical thing right here
my father answered promptly. when
my friend handed me that written sheet
just before his death it was wrapped in
a number of similar pieces, which l
have always preserved"
He took from the key ring he always
keeps upon his person a curiously-
shaped key, and crossing the room he
unlocked a heayilybound iron box, and
from n smaller box took the pieces of
rice paper and handed them to Mr.
Drake.
Good that gentleman responded
promptly, and then as be spread them
out upon the little table before him
smile like that of n mischievous boy
overspread his face.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

Or. Htrshoer0 tcai anstcer questions
for readers OF this paper on MEDICAL
hy1tenic and sanitation subjects that arc
OF general interest. He cannot al,oav,
nsdertGke to prescribe or offer advtce
!or tndsrtdmdLcases. Where the subject
Is not of general interest letters ,ofU he
answered personally, II a stamped and
addressed envelope 70 enclosed. address
ALL INQUIRIES to DR.. L. X. Hirsh-
0er9, tn care of this office.
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WINIFRED BLACK % %B6GT A FAMILY Quarrel
nnmy ar@m.@

a
all
Jealous
husband his wife the only friend he has in the world and
u
1
IN to
sypahs
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Doing
N.Y. Bit
Practical Suggestions ON In.
dividual Ways to Help
Win the War.
Caring for Fruit Trees

Caring for Fruit Trees.
The Importance of fruit trees. not only
to the grower and his pocketbook, but to
the dietary of the nation. is particularly
clear this year, when some sections OF
the country report less frui. than in sew
eraI years Therefore. it is important
that all fruit trees should now be given
all the attention possible. that sext
season there may be even more fruit for
canning purposes.
When considering the advisabiiity Of
sut,.hs ~oown trees that seem partly
dead 1t is well to reIaembsr that tree
experts declare no one should remove
apple or pear trees, even though much
OF the trees appear dead. until growth
mas started next spring. The reason for
TINS Is because some branches that ap-
rear dead now may look better when
the new layer of sapwood mas grown to
conduct water to the leaves. or course.
dead wood may be removed at any time:
IL 10 only the weak wood. which next
spring may revive, that should be kent
Another bit of authoritative advice is
that any fruit trees-with the possible
execution of the apple tree-that are
plainly too weak to he worth keeping
should be removed to avoid injury to
-
Keeping Fully Informed on Food
Saving Needs.
As the crops come in and are available
for the ultimate consumer" the plans
for saving food necessarily change
Therefore. 1t As wise for the housewife
to keep herself thoroughly informed
about changing conditions.
The best ways to do this are, FIRST, to
watch tire news columns Of this paper.
that the nrst word rom the food COM
missioner max meet -FOUR eyes Second,
IL Is the height of patriotism TO write or
30 to the nearest food conservation
office that you may obtain nrst-hand
the newest of changes.
Remember that what you save in the
home will determine not only whether
or not our men at the front have all
they should have, but our allies as well
And so-home food saving il the final
weight in the balance OF the eictory that
every day brings closer home.
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Doe. 1t Pay?

- - o
whether really
all the things told expected do when
brain cells before
little
m \
quite intelligent does E
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n IEVER again! Never, never again! That is what
M l thought about it today. Tomorrow would
1 probably change my mind for that is one OF
the things that for isn't it? But today
am. having lovely time being inevitable and deter
used to say
And it is all about Her and Her husband. l have
known the husband very WELL He seemed
rather agreeable person of something more than
average intelligence He is good looking, fairly pros
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M Q-Piease give me something to
reduce the bust.
A-You must not interfere with what
ever condition is naturally present in
the breasts. because tumor srowths.
fatal maladies and cancers. all have a
preference for the breasts Of women.
and any interference with those delicate
tissues is apt to stir up one of these un-
pleasant conditions.
E. M. Q-Please give me something
for oily hair.
A-Brush your hair night and morning.
ana be sure your brushes are positively
clean. II necessary. wash them each
time after brushing the hair. To pre-
vent the oiliness of your hair try a little
of the following. which should be
shaken well before using, and applied At
least once a week: -,
Distilled water & ounces
Eiiac water. ! ounce -
Tincture chlorophyl. " ounce
Bicarbonate of soda. IA ounce
= borax....-. ....-............ u ounce
Spirits OF cnioroform. n ounce
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particle
receive
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Secrets Of Health and Happiness
| low You May Increase Your
Lung Capacity---a Good Tes1
By DR.. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERc

A. B.. M. A., M. D. (Johns Hopkins University
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Copyright. 1915 BY Newspaper Service 1nc,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

WELL! 1 think you're lettsr per-
w feet now-Are you ready for thei
W burnt offering?''
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Answers to Health Questions

! M. Q-Please give me something to
| reduce the bust