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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19
Secrets of Health and Happiness
Why an Ear Memory Is
Better l han an yeMemory
BY DR. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERG
"A. B.. M. A.. M. D. (Johns Hopkins University

PSYCHOLOGY is formidable word only to those
1 who snap up glibly almost any tongue-tipped word
which seems only bit confused to them. Psycho[
ogy is the investigation of human behavior which
be observed recorded and studied by almost
qualified to make reports without bias, scrupe prefer
ence beforehand beliefs
An example of true psychology is illustrated by
experimental work upon Investigations of the rate
which memory for words, things and events be
tested Researches by Josephine Nash Curtis M. A,
OF wellesley College aimed to discover the the
rate of repetition of material be memorized the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

frock are OF white linen and the
same material is used for the pip
ings on the large pockets, belt
and bodice.
Calico bids fair to become one
of the most popular fabrics for
tub frocks. Why not be among
the first to don a calico frock and
thus help win the war"f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19
Advice to Girls
> By ANNIE LAURIE
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
I am a young girl IS years Of
age. and I am working in an office.
There is voting man a few years
my senior whom I love very much,
and he seems to return my love. He
has asked me sGs .rsl times 10 go out
with him. but I never have. as my
parents might object, but I would
dearly love to accept his invitations.
as he is very good boy and has no
bad habits.
My folks do not like to have me
go out with boy friends, as they
think 1 am too young. I would like
to know if 1t Is wrong to kiss a boy
goodnight. I am seeking your ad-
vice. IRISH.
RISH: 1t would be wise for you tc
l talk with your parents. dear, and see
If they will not allow you to have the
young man call and meet them, and
maybe allow you to accept his invita-
tions now and then.
know 1t is hard to work all day and
then have to remain in the house every
evening, but really your parents know
what is best for you, and they think
that they are acting for your interests
do believe that If you would talk II
over with your mother and promise to
see that the young man leaves at ar
early hour or that you will be in at an
early hour "neh You nave accepted any
of his invitations to attend the theatre
or parties, that your mother will allev
you to have him call some evening, and
then if she feels that he is the proper
young man for you she will allow you
to have some of the good times he
seems to be willing and anxious to give
you.
OF course. a goodnight kiss is neither
proper nor right except between those
who are engaged.
Annie Laurie toill tCeIcon1e letters OF
Inquiry on subjects of feminine fnteres
from young tcon,en readers of this paper
aud t1fH reply to them in these columns
Letters to Miss Laurie should be I'D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19
M.dge Waits and Waits.

1t was almost a week before came to
a decision, a week of mental torture that
1 shall not soon forget. But ] saw clear
1y before the end of 1t that If 1 at
tempted any other work for my country
some one in my home must know the
reason for my absences. Katie. and
William were out of the question; Cousin
Agatha, absolutely impossible; Dicky,
barred because of LiI1ians prohibition.
There remained only my mother-in-law-
/ knew her strength of will well enough
to be sure she would keep my secret il
only she gave me her word to do so. But
how to break through the barrier of icy
dignity which she held between US was
a grave problem
On one thing l was determined. I
would allow Cousin Agatha no knowl-
edge of any interview between my
mother-in-law and myself. 1 laid my
plans as carefully as any Machiavellian
piotter. Cousin Agatha adhered riEidly
to her daily Constitutional" a walk
which she took in all sorts Of weather.
Katie had told me that In Cousin
Agatha's absence she had instructions
to sit within hearing of Mother Gra-
hams room.
but she never CALL" Katie said. "She
different now vot she used to be. Den
she yell all time, Katie. qveeck, Katie
Now she never say nottings. tink dot
old vomans not live mooch already yet"
I didn't reprove the girl for her un-
couth language My heart was too
heavy at her prophecy. And as day
after day during Cousin Agatha's alb
sences sat with Katie, waiting for the
summons which 1 meant to answer in
stead of my little maid. the fear grew
upon me that her prophetic words per-
haps were words that would come true.
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away Win lHe pOSSlDll1Iy OF previous
familiarity upon the part of those
tested.
Making the Test.
Seven persons were used In the ex-
periments. A series of II nonsense words
were employed. and they were spoken
at a rate which could be changed and
regulated by a musical timer the
uetronome. The experimenter said
Now" on one beat, waited a beat, and
then began the words. The subject had
to repeat the series from the Begin
ming. Arithmetic tests were then used
in the same way and appear more re-
liable.
Fatigue of memory was tested by
a given time for nemorizing. Muscle
simultaneously. There was loss in
muscle strength and loss OF efficiency
in arithmetic, yet the number of repeti-
tons necessary for menortzing showed
little variation.
Muscles Versus Senses.
Variations in the strength of the
muscles as shown by hard grip and
speed in arithmetic seem to indicate
that sense perceptions and muscle
power are indications of the mental
condition, the state OF mind of the in
dividual.
Half of the persons used as subjects
Of the experiment memorized more sue
cessfully by slow Fepetitions of the
words. These seemed to conjure up
visual pictures of the spoken words to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19
SATURDAY,
BY GeneaieUe Kembie

ia UNUAI,
The lively operations of the sidereal
nosr point to day of keen interest and
ectivity. but one calling for wisdom and
discretion to navigate over the astral
shoals. Two of the malefics are in
strong unfriendly lunar aspect, forebod-
ing disaster and disappointment, main
~ through fraud. duplicity and schem-
ing. The utmost caution is called for
in dealing with individuals in a mer-
dangers there is an emphatic prospect
for financial gain as well as for promo
tion. preferInent. honors and increa Sc.
Those in employment and those seeking
favors should meet with success ana
benefits.
Those whose birthday It - VIII have
an cventful year. but should manage
their affairs with caution A child born
on this day will be bright. generous,
brave. but unruly and restless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

THERE'S a great tempest in a teapot In little
town 1 know. It's all about a woman who
= listens in'-they've caught her at it, If you
please, just plain as print
1t seems she was suspected for a long time She
always had such an uncanny knowledge of all the
neighbors affairs and who going where and what
happened when, and yet she never seemed to go out
anywhere So they laid a trap for her.
One day, when she sat in her nice neat little
dining ROOM at her nice neat little telephone table
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Y/ATIE gave me r. joyful welcome
X when l returned home after my
= - work for Lillian had been finished.
From her enthusiastic manner L might
have been gone weeks Instead OF hours.
But her face and poor old William
Trumbull's were the only pleased coun-
tenances I saw. Dicky was distinctly
sulky, and avoided me as much as pos
sible. His mother, whenever 1 entered
her room, preserved a severe, reproach-
full dignity, which l had to admit, from
her standpoint was a justihable atu-
tude, because of my refusal to take care
of her, while Cousin Agatha's counte-
nauce-words fail me when l try to de-
scribe the tipped venom of the glances
she gave me or the few words she con-
descended to speak to me.
Her manner. however, troubled me not
at ALL I had long since given up Cousin
Agatha's attitude toward me as hopeless
of change; indeed 1 didn't care to
change it, for I entertained an uncon-
querable aversion to Dicky's elderly
kinswoman.
Dicky's sulkiness didn't affect me as 1t
once would have done. 1 didn't know
whether bis manner had its roots in the
conversation we had at the brook con-
corning his attitude toward the world
war. or whether he was half-remorseful,
half-resentful and wholly puzzled con-
corning our unexpected meeting at the
Fairfax accompanying him, with Harry
Underwood in my wake.
OF course, the icy formal courtesy
with which Dicky chose to emphasize
his displeasure made me uncomfortable.
but 1 knew that my volatile husband
could not keep up his pose long. He
would either have one of his tempera-
mental explosions or he would take ad-
vantage of some trivial incident to re-
turn to his usual rollicking care-free
spirits.
What Lillian Said.
But the misunderstanding with my
mother-in-law troubled me greatly.
knew that had hurt her cruelty. and
the sight of her pale face. which seemed
to have grown whittier and more wan
each time / saw it, haunted all my wax
ing hours and even my dreams.
Before left Lillian I had told her
frankly of my domestic problem, and
she had placed the responsibility Of its
solution squarely upon my shoulders. :
You know your mother-in-law's tenn
permanent best" she said. know whether
1t would be safe to confide to her the
bare fact that you're helping me in this
work. The question that looms in my
mind is. Would she tell DickyT I am
sorry to say It. Madge. but don't wish
Dicky to dream of your work with me.
It isn't safe.
But can see that this complication
of her illness will involve you in aifsor
of difficulties if / have to call upon you
again. So you must be the Judge abso-
lutely. But think it over very carefully
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flour. Bake the cake in layers in a mod
crate oven.
Gingerbread.
Y cupful of shortening
l cupful of dark molasses
u cupful of boiling water
2 cupfuls of white -four
1 teaspoonful of soda
u teaspoonful each of salt and
cinnamon
II. teaspocnfuls of ginger
Mix the shortening, molasses and water.
then add the dry ingredients, which have
been sifted together. Beat all well.
Bake the mixture either in creased rnuf-
fin pans for about 20 minutes In a mod
crate oven. or in shallow loaf pan for
Is minutes.
Economical Angel Cake.
Q egg whites
IL cupfuls of flour
1 cupful of sugar
3 teaspoonfuls of baking powder
Y teaspoonful of almond extract
Melted butter and milk
Break the egg whites into a measur-
ing cup, add enough melted butter to
haH-fill the cup, then enough milk to
fill the cup. Mix all and sift the -four,
baking powder and sugar. Combine the
two mixtures, add the extract and beat
all for five minutes. Bake the mixture
in a shallow pan for one-half hour or
in muffin tins for 20 minutes in a mod
crate oven.
EgeIess Brownies
II cupful of shortening
II cupful of sugar
Il cupful of molasses
/ cupful Of -four
q cupful Of chopped nut meats
beaten egg
II teaspoonful of baking powder
squares of melted chocolate
X teaspoonful of vanilla
Cream the shortening, add the mo-
lasses, then the beaten egg. Next add
the dry ingredients, sifted together and
the chocolate and the favor. Drop the
mixture from a spoon on a creased pan.
Bake it about Il minutes in a moderate
oven.
For additional cake recipes
acrite to IsobeI Brands direct, dd-
dressing her at the Appfecroft
Experiment Station, GreenId1on,
N. Y, and enclose q stamped, self
addressed envelope for personal
reply direct to you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19
ADELE CARRISON'S NEW
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE


first I'll leave you alone for a few
days, no matter what happens When
you've finally decided, let me know"
There was one barb in this CONVERSE
tional culver which sank into my heart
and festered there I had known of Lii
lian's attitude toward Dicky's possible
knowledge of my work. but she had
never put 1t badly into words before.
TT isn't safe The sinister signih-
cant words rang in my ears almost con-
stantly during the days following my re-
turn, days in which 1 kept rather closely
to my room trying to rest after my ex-
citing experiences. and to determine
whether or not I would conf1de in my
mother-in-law. Did Lillian fear Dicky's
garrulity merely, or was there another
reason for her Injunction to keep him in
ignorance of my work.
At this point in my mental conjectures
1 always shudderingly hid my face in
my hands. remorsefully banished any
further travel along that line of thought.
1 might believe my husband careless.
garruious, unstable as water" but 1
must hold fast my belief in his honor
and loyalty. Any other way madness
fax
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How You May Improve the
Appearance of Your Arms
By LUCREZIA BORI
The Famous spanish Primo Don,

ing motion both up and down and
around in a spiral motion:
Lanolin-. III ounces
Spermaceti.. drains
White vaseline......... 2i1 ounces
Cocoanut oil ............. ounces
Sweet almond oii.. ounces
Tincture of benzoin.. u dram
The elbows. if sharp and unioyeiy,
should be held in olive OIL Keep q
small, deep bowl half-filled with oil for
this purpose. Soak the elbows for Ave
to 10 minutes each day The same oil
may be used many times. tt-t
Opposed to the thin arm Is the over
developed arm. with rolls. of fat at the
wrists and too much flesh at the upper
part The size can be reduced by apply
ing sseaming hot cloths to melt the
flesh or by wrapping strips of rubber
about the arms. which will induce per-
spiration and reduce the fat Exercise
of a violent nature will also help in
the reduction process.
If your arms are covered with q
growth of fine hair it is better to bleach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19
She Simply Confessed

Then tat was in the fire. and the
egg out OF the SHE'LL
OF Mrs Smith could
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

with the receiver to her listening
the
said suddenly why, hello
she thought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

SPrigged Calico.
faced with pea-green taffeta and
trimmed with tiny rose, yellow
and lavender flowers, is worn
with this lovely frock.
For the second dress calico in
a polka dotted design is used.
the dots are dark blue and the
background is white. The collar
and cuffs of this smart morning
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employed
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Annie Laurie tcfH tCeIcoBe letters Of
Inquiry on subjects of feminine interest
from young tcon1en readers of this paper,
aud tDiH reply to then, in these columns.
Letters to Miss Laurie should be i'd
dressed to her, cG' this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

Cream the shortening and sugar. Then
add the cocoa. vanilla and salt. Add the
soda to the sour milk and add that
alternately to the first mixture with the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

N n ANNA" said little Dicky one
IVI night as his mother tucked him in
his little bed. what MAKES the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-19

enAhAyH E N our grandmothers
aHtDH are in reminiscent
wv mood they tell of the
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31
Combined Effort.

The great artist who paints picture
which compels the admiration of the
world does not do so with one sweep
of the brush in one moment of inspira-
ton. The great masterpiece is the
product of thousands of strokes of the
brush, of infinitesimal bits of pigment
put on the canvas layer after layer,
each done with consummate art. Every
tiny bit of paint, every swift stroke
does its tiny part toward what becomes
at last marvel Of ages. So must we
work. stroke by stroke. bit here and
a bit there, until our masterpiece has
been completed.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31
He Hadn't a Bill.

Smith was returning from the office
one afternoon to do a little planting
turn In his war garden when his little
five-year-old daughter ran down the
walk to meet him.
"Oh, papa" she exclaimed, Selling
his hand, "a man was just here to
see you, but he couldn't wait"
as that sol" smiled the fond father.
"Did he have a bill?"
"Oh, no, papa" answered the lit
tie girl. "He just had a plain nose"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

We have 14S,S6S men in our aviation
service, 1t is reported, which is another
reason why Germany is so anxious to
end the war before we get well under
way.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

1t is.said that 100000 young women
are studying stenography in the Unit
ed States. They must think that it is
the purpose Of the United States poll
ticians to talk Germany to death.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

The demand for glycerin to make
explosives is said to menace a short
age Of soap. There may be schoolboys
whose eyes will shine at this report,
II not their morning faces.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Baseball is becoming popular in Eng
land. The British may play the game,
but 1t will take time to acquire the
technical vocabulary Of an argument
with the umpire.
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II Didn't Work.

Little Ethel had put her stocking on
wrong side out. "Now you must make
wish and 1t will come true" said her
mother.
Some time later she came to her
mother. There's nothing to II,
mother"
Nothing to what?"
"Why, you said to make a wish after
had put my stocking on wrong side
out. l wished / hadn't done 1t. But
l can't see any difference yet"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Less material will be put into mems
clothes this year. Any warm weather
sufferer should be willing to start by
dispensing with collars, cuffs and sus-
penders.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

If Nicholas were either a warrior or
q politician he would be strongly
tempted to show the sorrow-stricken
Russian people that an ex-czar can
come back.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Some enterprising business man
could get a phenomenal amount Of
free publicity by selling something at
the same old price.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

If the new meatless days break up
the monotony Of bacon and" at many
a boarding house breakfast some good
will have been accomplished.
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UnfavorabIv.

what were those lady jurors whis-
pering about?" asked the Judge some
what peevishly of the court bailiff.
Nothing, SIR"
but they were. What was itr"
well, your honor, they were COM
menting on the hang of your gown"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

The most complimentary thing that
has been said about the German-Amer-
leans is the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger's
admission that they "are insufficient
ly equipped with kultur."
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Effort That Availed.

$50 at last you have made literature
profitable"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Penwiggle. 81
never sold many compositions. But I
kept plugging away copying my own
stuff till now 1 can command first
rate compensation as a typist."
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Nope, you're wrong. A keynote
speech isn't for the purpose of
throwing the con into the convention,
but of putting the thews into the en-
thusiasm.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

The kaiser has approved the selec-
ton Of Prince George Of Saxony as
king Of Lithuania, and whether the
Lithuanians approve or not is Of no
Importance whatever.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31
The Mornino After.

Wife-Do you think it good taste
Tor you to stay out to the hour you
did last night?
Hub-f you refer, my dear, to this
dark brown taste in my mouth, 1 con-
Tess that it's anything but good.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

One Of the German submarines
chased steamer pretty close to Sandy
Hook, but not close enough to absorb
any ideas Of liberty.
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Food FOR Thouaht.

Mr.. Matter-You ought to see the
play I was telling you about. 1t Ger.
tainly made me think.
Miss Mind-One of those miracle
plays, suppose?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

A pro-czar movement is growing In
Russia, and 1t could not be any worse
than some other movements that have
grown there recently.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Burlap famine threatens and price
OF leather has advanced. Horrorsi
What will we wrap our feet In next
winter?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

We care not how often mother has
her day, but In justice to all concerned
let's see to 1t that father gets his
nights.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Those bomb proof" jobs do not
seem, however, to be draft proof, es-
pecially In the navy.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

In the reorganization Of the rail.
roads In the interests Of conservation
and economy, will the baggage smash
er remain?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

The governments meat program IL
liberal enough, but not all Of US like
our meat served as the government
likes its.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

There are even more American WIS.,
itors in Europe in time of war than
In time of peace.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Without exaggeration, our American
boys over there have been fighting like
q bunch of wildcats.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

But that change in styles is not re-
troactive. There's last years clothes,
for example.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

We should worry about those three
meatless days week Just look at the
beans we've got coming In the garden
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Sharp Retort.

Heidi you know the mails are
allowed to carry soft soap7
She-I did not know the capacity
OF males for soft soap had ever been
questioned.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

1t is too hot to do anything but lay
In that winter fuel. You are crazy
with the heat II you don't do It.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Neither will anyone object to the
substitution Of chicken for beef In
those harvest dinners.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

1t is only a little trouble to order
your coal now.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Some enemies plot to wreck troop
trains, others merely conspire to get
rich Off government contracts.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

The canoe has opened its casualty
list for the season.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

The clover crop is coming on fine, 30
we shan't have to suffer from any clo-
verless days this winter.
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A Good Idea.

Dobbs-My landlord ordered me out
because I can't pay my rent.
Hobbs-Glad l met you. So has mine.
Lott ch:c-o quarters.
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.AlI0
-doIdmI eAU o. luBM nos 81 sIqnoIl
1901 9qL, 'uUIpIUn5 SUI p!gs ..'uUo
noG sex, 'uBm 5unoi 9Iu p0u!UIdWoo
.'He9M els no GIL9dOId oA!I l.uUo l.,
'm!H o. 10
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

Visitor-What does your mother do
to get your fathers mind off of his
rheumatism?
Earne-She tells him about her new
$50 hat.