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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
LET'S GO.

At last the country has struck its
stride and is turning out ships at the
rate of two a day, with indication that
this figure will be considerably in
creased. We may be slow at times
but when we arrive we do SO with
both feet.
Another bit of cheering news is
found in the announcement that the
Browning and other kinds of machine
gums are being produced at a rate of
hundreds daily with promise of a
greatly increased output at an early
date.
Troops are going to France in con-
stantly increasing numbers and addi-
tional increments can now be trained
in a much shorter time than formerly.
owing to the perfection of the ar
engagements in the cantonments and
greater familiarity with the work on
the part of those in command.
The only weak spot in our war pro-
gram now seems to be the aircraft sit
nation. This will not be improved by
a lot of Investigations with their ac-
lcompanying delay and the bad feeling
which is certain. to be engendered. If
It be ascertained that the aircraft
board is now ready to proceed with
the production of airplanes. it would
be much better to wipe the slate clean,
appropriate the $1,000.000,000 asked
for and let the work proceed. Moth
ing can be accomplished in the way
of progress by threshing over the
plumbers of the past. This war will
be won by the side which not only can
mobilize the largest and most effective
fighting forces but also can marshal
the greatest amount of munitions and
war supplies.
More than in any previous war, il
is essential that the productive ca
pacity of the country be modified as
nearly as possible for war purposes
The great struggle is being fought in
the foundry. in the steel mill. in the
textile mill, in the shipyard and in the
various industries furnishing material
and supplies to be used by the army
The way in which American industry
functions in furnishing steady in.
'creasing supply of munitions will de,
.termine to great extent the outcome
of the struggle.
Congress should give Mr.. Ryan the
money he needs and let him go tc
work. 1t is not his fault that hi
found an empty money chest when hs
sentered upon the job of building air
planes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

quest of the brothers. they soon would
have been quarreling as to which OF
them should sit on His right hand.
Already there was strife among the
ten when they heard of the presump-
tuous request of their comradeS-tho
doubtless they had been figuring on
good places for themselves. everyone.
the disappointed office seeker is usu-
ally the most ardent reformer- The
incident of the grumbling among the
other disciples is only one more add
ed to countless millions. illustrating
the truth that self-seeking begets, IN
stead of love and mutual helpfulnesS,
Only jealousy. enmities and suspicion
Lesson From the Teacher.
The patient teacher called the
sQuabbling learners to Him and began
to pacify them. and to attach to the
incident great teaching; it. was His
habit to link great truths to present
facts. Gently He pointed out that they
were no better than the heather. Their
present conduct was exactly that OF
the GentiIes.
The worlds way was not to be their
way, however: they were peculiar.
people set apart. The difference be-
tween the world and the church is an
essential and underlying one. The two
cannot be conformed. except one be
transformed. The Christian may as
well give up trying to dress himself by
Tic WOTlu DllTIOIS, ne C<1uhOl w 49,
, The church is not to work according
to the worlds patterns. With all our
modern talk about "progressiveness''
and "adaptability," the fact remains
that worldliness in a Christian is just
as un-Christlike as it was when John
and James tried to feather their own
nests in the worlds way.
Here are the great words which
express the fundamental platform OF
Jesus, without conformity to which
| none should call himself a regular
member of His party in full standing,
if one may borrow the current politi-
cal figure: WhQsoever will be great
among you shall be your minister; and
whosoever of you will be the chiefest
shall be the servant of all. For even
the Son of Man came not to be min
istered unto, bct to minister. and to
give himself a ransom for many"
| That is the Masters view of the
sort of life every friend of His should
live. Those tremendous words need
| no comment. they sufficiently char.
acterize the presumptuous ambition OF
John and James; they are adequate
rebuke to the qua-reling disciples
they arraign the pride and self-seek.
ing of Christians and the world, an6
they set forth. in unmistakable terms
the ideals which Jesus came to teach
society and to express in His own min.
1stry and sacrifice upon an undeserve6
cross.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
General Foch's tactics are much like

General Foch's tactics are much like
those of the American commandment
chief in the war of the revolution
Washington was much of the time in
retreat, but he won the war. when a
different policy might have resulted
in the wiping out of his ragged little
army. He delayed conclusions until
the French got over. Foch is wait
ing for the arrival of the Americans.
The situation is similar to that of long
ago, but reversed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

1 never took as much stock in this
as did in the Peter Rice allegory. I
have seen cells and I have seen alli-
gators, but never both in the same wa
tiers. 1 think an eel would slip thru
an alligator's teeth; and how the for
mer could catch the latter is beyond
me. If fish really eat raw potatoes,
1 would suggest that the mayor try
that for bait the next time inasmuch
as the bait he has used heretofore has
not seemed to have the proper lure.
F. P. NJ.
ITO be continued in our next.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

The number of the kaiser's enemies
shows no signs of diminishing. No
sooner does he conclude a peace with
one than another country declares war
against him and his works. Peace
with Rumania and war with Nicara-
qua arrived practically simultaneously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Nicaragua seems to have the right
idea. When she declared war, it was
not only against Germany but against
all the allies of that country. She has
shown herself to be less discriminating
than has the United States. She
would just as soon fight the entire
bunch as one of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

The Bolsheviki now on trial in chi
cago quickly took advantage of their
chance in the courts of this country
which they despise. II they had en-
gagged in the disloyal activities OF
which they are guilty in their greatly
beloved Germany. they would have
been stood up against a wall and shot
without being given an opportunity to
appeal to the courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Lam a girl
almost nineteen 1 have had a great
many boy friends-not merely friends,
but suitors.7 1 am keeping company
with young man almost nine years
older than myself. We think a great
deal of each other. He is my second
cousin. Do you think we are too close
ly related to marry?
There is also another barrier. He
has been raised in a very different
community from where 1 have been
raised. He lives about thirty miles
do not think there is any harm in
drinking, dancing and gambling. if
not carried too far. My friend has
done these things, but not since !
have been keeping company with him.
The question is, do you think could
live in a community like that?
Some of my relatives are against
my marrying him. l think it is be-
cause 1 am distantly related more than
anything else. Should other peoples
opinions count for anything when it
means my happiness? PUZZLED.
1t is supposed to be all right for
second cousins to marry. There is no
law against it, and doctors consider it
safe.
There are people with high stand
ards in any locality. You will find
congenial people who believe as you
do even where morals are loosen.
/ think, however, that you are very
young to marry and should not even
| become engaged for a year or two
You should consider the opinions OF
your friends very seriously because
they have your happiness at heart
Dear Mrs. Thompson. Are patent
| leather belts worn with skirts this
season? GOLDIE.
They will be worn some. but they
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY K. MOULTON

In the New York elections the new
women voters favored the dry and the
wet about equally. Which sort of up
sets the lope, or at least leaves it in
doubt. which is Just as bad.
Among the missing: Emma Gold
man, Alex Berkman, Carranza, Tracey
the Bandit, Death Valley Scotty.
The other day we unwrapped a box
years old, and we glanced over the
headlines Them was the days,
Listen:
"CARRANZA SAYS AMERICA
FEARS THE MExICANS"
LUTHER BURBANK INVENTS
- AN 4ODORLESS ONION"
KING OF SPAIN Is
GREAT LOVER OF SPORTS"
BRITISH NAVY. WILL ATTEND
KAISER's REGATTA AT KEEL"
''NOTHING BUT BASEBALL
TO THINK ABOUT now"
MRS. PANKHURST is THE
TALK OF ALL ENGLAND"
The Yank was limping painfully
back to the dressing station. and he
was 5aying things which did not
sound at all well.
He was angry all over because a bit
of shrapnel had put him out of the
fighting just rs he was getting warm
ed up.
A friend, just on his way to the
trench, met him and asked: ..What,s
the matter. Andy: are you wounded 7''
Wounded? Why, you bat-eyed,
teetle-erowed son of q Portuguese
son of = seacook, you don't think I
am just rehearsing this. do your"
Cable rays beer Is SO risen in pr,ce
in Germany that some of the peopJe
have even had to stop drinking it,
Speaking of horrors of war. there IA
a real one
The kaiser says he will soon i'm
pose his will upon the world.
1t will be pleasant sadine-his win
And that's the only kind of = win
he will ever impose upon the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Among the remarkable signs of
progress is the fact that the Tammany
braves have invited the squaws to at
tend the war council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

DISPOSITION are better interpreters of
Christianity than a learned common
tary.
"Even Christ pleased not himself"
That is the inspired instruction for
Christian sociability.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

A friendly greeting may make OF
mar a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Cable rays beer is SO risen in price
in Germany that some of the people
have "even had to stop drinking it'f
Speaking of horrors of war. there is
a real one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

The kaiser says he will soon i'm
pose his will upon the world.
1t will be pleasant r .ading-his win
And that's the only kind of a win
he will ever impose upon the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

ITO be continued in our next.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

stood for and this is it:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Social usages are the bugbear of
small minds. Only a cad or a weak
ling would refrain from fellowship
with a fellow man because somebody
had not introduced him. Before ever
Mrs. Grundy formulated her elabor-
ate code of etiquette code which at
best is only local and temporary-it
was written in the blood of the human
heart. and in the Book, which is SUI
preme law. that "Ali We are brethren"
That is the social law which takes
nracadence 6f all of hers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

In the New York elections the new
women voters favored the dry and the
wet about equally. Which sort of up
sets the lope, or at least leaves it in
doubt. which is Just as bad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Sometimes a smile and . friendI,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

When two travellers of kindred
speech meet on the desert they do not
pass without sign. but tarry and
fellowship together. We are all trav-
elers on life's highway; why should
we not take time for word Of friend
illness with our brothers?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19

BY Newspaper Enterprise Association.
PARIS, July i9--Who are the two
most popular characters in Paris?
We knew you'd say Foch and Per-
shing
Not so. They are Nenette and Rim
fintin.
Nenette is a droll little woman with
a very red face, a very green bodice
and a very fluffy scarlet skirt.
Rintlntlns face is just as red and has
taste for harmonious colors just as
good. Only he wears baggy trousers
instead Of a skirt.
Like Siamese twins, they are eter-
nally attached to each other by a bit
OF colored worsted. Both are an inch
or two tall and are made Of few
scraps Of wool and some SIX thread.
II you are a woman you wear them
around your neck, and II a man you
hide them shamefacedly in your pocket
Superstitious9 Not at all You dom
~elievc for a moment that Nenette and
2untintin will protect you against the
long-range gun that has resumed its
Smelling of Paris, or that they render
you immune from airplane bombs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19

nearly 100000 Americans are now in
/ France or on the way.
Seven hundrd and thirty-three De
Havilland bombing planes have boen
delivered to date and 425 shipped, the
committee was told
Five hundred and thirty-seven liber-
| ~ motors have been shipped abroad
and a number OF Amcrican-made 70
millimetre guns.
The War Department told the com
mittee members that It Is believed the
present offensive would not strike a
serious snag until the Germans are
driven back to one Of their old trench
lines. While officials do not state the
offensive will stop there they predict
IL will be necessary to shell out before
further progress can be made. The
community also was told that the pres
ent lighting relieves materially the dan
ger to Paris.
There Is no doubt that the Germans
started an offensive in hope Of getting
nearer Paris or perhaps taking IT,"
one committeeman said after the con-
ferenc. Instead Of getting nearer, they
have now been pushed much farther
back"
Army officers also took the view that
the present drive is not the main Al
lied offensive which, II has been gen
orally understood would be launched
early next year. The drive now under
way is described as ian extremely
strong counter offensive" The com
mlttee was told that approximately
10000 men had been shipped 10 France
in the last week, making nearly 1900
900 men in France or en- route
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19
SEYDLER RESIGNS AS
AUSTRIAN PREMIER
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON, July 49, - Germany's
guiding hand in Austrian politics he
came visible again today with the cable
reports Of the Wolf Agency announc-
Ing the resignation of Premier Won
seydIsr. Seydler's proposed solution of
.fhe Polish question failed 10 secure the
2rFoval OF general headquarters and
--o made certain his fall, the cables
Stated.
The Austrian delegation OF Salzburg
has asked Count Burian for new in
structions on the Polish problem, the
cables stated, adding that Won Seydler's
further negotiation is an impossibility.
keenest disappointment is evident in
Berlin over Seydler's failure TO solve
Austrias political troubles, according
10 the neutral press which predicts
that "Seydler's days are numbered"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19
w. f. CAM NOW CAPTAIN.

Lieutenant William F. Cam. OF the
Delaware Pioneer Reglm mt, at Camp
Dix. has been promoted TO captain. and
is now on the stan Of Colonel Reed
Captain Cam, who is a graduate Of
Delaware College and who played for
several years on the blue and gold
football team. was at the Mexican
border with the Delaware contingent
At Admission. Ala, where the Pioneers
were first sent. he served on the stan
of General Barber. He is a son Of
Mr. and Mrs. r. T. Cam. Of Kirkwood.
and q brother Of J. Psarce Cam, 4
well known attorney.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19
keneffe and Rinfinfin Paris
Charm Against Hun Shells

sim, you wear Nenette and Rintin-
tin always on your person. Serious
minded business meu are more likely
to forget their cigar-cases or their
coats than Nenette and Rintintn when
they rush for shelter as the shells
scream over Paris.
You must not buy them II you do.
they are not only no protection. but arc
a positive danger The occult author
titles agree that they must be made by
the feminine-~always feminine person,
who gives them 10 you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19

The White House called the United
Press before $50 o'clock that President
Wilson might have the news before
leaving for his golf game.
Secretary Tumulty having previously
called from his home TO learn whether
the onrush OF the Americans centln-
ued He was elated at the news,
Many members OF Congress and de-
partment officials asked TO be kept in
touch with the situation.
As more and more Americans get into
the fray the tide will turn, the impress
sion now seems TO be, to greater activ-
ity by the Allies, and the Germans VIII
see whether the Yankees are merely
'cannon-fodder."
Smelling OF Scissors by French and
american big guns gave hopes that the
eity would soon fall. With this would
home the taking Of German railroads
feeding much OF the contested territory.
That the Americans and French were
eble to pick up the drive again after a
nights rest indicated 10 officials that
there is perfect organization in the Al
lied advance.
The Rainbow" and New England di-
Visions are the complete American di-
Visions now battling the Germans In
The great FrancO-American offensive
members Of the House military com
fnttee were told by Chief OF Stan
March today. Parts Of eight American
divisions were engaged in the fighting
earlier in the week that resulted in
checking the German drive on the
Mapne. In addition TO the two divisions
now engaged, many other American
troops are brigaged with the French in
The offensive action.
The committee was also told that
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-07-19
AMERICAN DRIVE ON HUNS
THRILLS ALL NATION TODAY
b. the United Press.


OF the American
the nation today
indicate that the al
the southward
he withdraw from
md fall thousands OF his
4 by
werc n
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-23
BETTER TENANT HOUSES? YES!

The farm labor situation will be-
come more acute from year to year.
Better tenant houses and better living
conditions would help secure better
class of men.
Due to the high cost of living, some
nen with families prefer to live on a
farm rather than in town or to work
at public works. Providing a good
house would help in securing some of
the best of these men.
You may prefer to rent to men who
have families to help them. Such fam
lilies will not often be satisfied in bad
living conditions.
Many farmers have spent very little
on tenant houses in the past twenty
years. Materials are high in price, but
would it not be advisable to put all
buildings in decent shape? Repair
the leaks in the roof. Put new planks
in the floor. Straighten the buildings.
Stop all cracks. Put in some new win
dows. Replace broken window panes.
Put on coat of paint. Repair the
yard and garden fence. 1t will pay.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-23
PASTURES ON RICH LAND.

Barley is the most palatable, and
gives heavier yields of pasturage on
rich lands than other winter grains.
Barley is seriously attacked by the
Hessian fly in communities where the
fly has been bad on wheat. So early
sowing will likely increase the infes-
tation of the Hessian fly on both wheat
and barley. Rye is also attacked by
the Hessian fly, but to a smaller de-
gree than is barley or wheat. If the
early sowing of these crops is danger
Gus to the wheat crop on your farm, or
your neighbours farm, you had better
eliminate the winter garins and SIM
ply sow crimson clover or rape as win
ter pasture. 1t would be alright to
sow the crimson clover and rape to-
Gether, using about twelve to fifteen
pounds of clover and five or six
pounds of rape seed to the acre.
Use some clover in all pastures
where the land is fertile enough to
grow red clover.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-23
TWENTY-NINE SUFFRAGISTS
GIVE COPS TROUBLE

Washington, Aug. 16.-Twenty-nine
women were arrested by the police
in Lafayette square, opposite the White
House, late yesterday when a third
attempt was made to stage woman's
party demonstration there against the
senate's delay in acting on the suffrage
amendment.
After being takent police hqadquar
tiers, where they were released on their
own recognizance, the women return
d to Lafayette square for another
demonstration.
Soon after the speaking started the
second time the police interviewed, but
not in sufficient force to stop the dem
onstration. Additional officers soon
arrived and tweney-nine of the demon
strators were placed under arrest.
Taken to police headquarters again,
the womn refused to give bail and told
the police if released they would stage
another demonstration. Police Off
Gals then decided to hold the women
until the streets were cleared of the
evening crowds. The women were re-
leased late last night.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-23
OUR PATRIOTIC OPPORTUNITY.

We must be self-supporting state
as long as the war lasts.
The government has taken over the
arrangement of the railroads that the
people may fully realize the part that
transportation plays in the winning
Of the war.
The movement of troops and army
supplies has the right of way-nothing
must interfere.
The farmers hould use wood for
fuel and get it from nearby sources.
We must grow our own seed WHEREBY
or possible: soy beans, cowpeas, sor-
ghum, corn, wheat, barley, rye, clover,
crimson clover, timothy, red top tall
meadow oat, orchard grass. All the
seed we plant in field and garden
should be grown in our own neighbor-
hood this year that we may relieve
railroad congestion and have our seed
or hand at planting time.
We must produce our own feedstuffs.
The hundreds of cars that were used
for shipping hay and feed into Tennes-
see before the war cannot be had this
year-the army needs them. We must
grow our own hays, and reduce the
need for concentrates by feeding WELL
cured legumes.