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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

A most attractive dancing program
was given this afternoon by Miss Ha-
eel Howe and her pupils at the Elks'
club. No admission was charged but
it was understood that the recital was
given for the benefit of the Red Cross
and an offering was taken. There
were many of the friends of Miss
Howe and her pupils present.
Miss Howe has for several years
had a dancing class every winter and
she has met with great success. She
has studied with some of the best
teachers in this country and has been
successful as a teacher. For several
years she has at the end of her term
given a pupils recital and her friends
always look forward to it with much
pleasure.
This afternoon her program was en-
titled IAN Hour of Dancing" and was
as fo1JOu,S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The agricultural workers were re-
cruited from those who had other &C.
equations, but who, because of long
vacation or temporary unemployment,
were able to turn to this work. Thus
spare or waste time is utilized. The
original plan was to have college girls
for squad captains but previous train
ing seemed to have no connection with
squad leadership and the college girls
proved themselves stronger and better
fitted to do the heaviest work than
were the shop girls. No previous
knowledge of agriculture is necessary
but all must undergo a rigid physical
examination
The camp uniform is mems blue
overalls and blue work shirts Long
trousers and strong material are neces-
sary where work in rough places is to
be done, and where there is kneeling,
such wedding. any form of a skirt is
too much in the way. Cotton gloves,
shade hats and stout shoes complete
the costume.
The meals are in charge of students
of dietetics, who have placed this de-
partment on a scientific basis The
workers are given wholesome and
plain food.
They say not a single complaint has
been heard from the farmers in the
neighborhood, altho at first they were
reluctant to employ these farmerettes
from college and trade.
Miss Lovewell expects to join this
camp as soon as her position at the
church will permit her to do so.
A Red Cross musical will be given
at the Cosey theater Sunday after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

A gentleman always rises and Of
fers his hand on being introduced to
another gentleman.
Questions Answered by Alicia Hoyt.
miss Hoyt will answer in this
column all questions on matterc of ct
iquette addressed to her in care of
this paper. If a personal answer is
desired enclose a three cent stamp.
Mother: Parents should extend to
their children exactly the same court
esy that they demand from them. 1t
is unreasonable for you to expect your
child to love and respect you merely
because you are his mother; your
claim must be based on the loving
care you give him, and upon the in
fallible uprightness of character
which he discovers in you. 1t is i'm
possible to honor" ones father and
ones mother unless they prove them
selves worthy of honor. And il your
member that he is what his ances-
tors have made him. his character
did not originate with him. His
parents can only strengthen his good
qualities and diminish his bad ones
by carefully guiding. Often the very
traits for which a child is most Sc
verely condemned and punished are
inherited directly from the parents
themselves.
Mrs A: One should be very care
full never to discuss ones private af-
fairs in a public place. nor in the
presence of anyone who is not a
member of the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13
VIII Beautify X. L. Campus.

Lawrence, Kan, April 13.-Herbert
s. Hare landscape artist of Kansas
CITY. has completed plans for beau
tifying the campus at the University
of Kansas. The plans will include
botanical garden and a series of green
houses to be used in research work by
et,ldents in botany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

unit" system has been developed.
The girls live in a central camp and
are taken back and forth to and from
their work in automobiles They work
eight hours a day and for the most
part in squads of six or eight, each
squad having a captain. In addition
to the eight hours a day, certain tasks
such as milking are done at home by
different girls in turn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

at the home of Mrs. q. H. Alien- 6l2
Topeka avenue. Wednesday afternoon
at 8 o'clock.
The Good Government club is re-
quested to finish their blocks as the
club expects to join its quilts about
ing sample blocks will be at the
yarn counter a Crosby Bros store In
case any of the club members do not
understand just how they are done.
The color of the yarn does not make
any difference. Two colors may be
combined in one block.
The Child Conservation league will
meet Tuesday at $3.50 with Mrs.
Ralph Shaffer, 901 Morris avenue. The
paper Anger, It's Disastrous Reac-
ton on the Nervous System and Des-
truction of Mental Poise'' will be by
Mrs. C. M. Hensley. There VIII be
talk on abnormal children Members
are asked to come prepared to do Red
Cross work
The Golden Rule club will meet
with Mrs. ]. c. Holland, 1906 West
Fifteenth street Friday afternoon
Every member is requested to be pres
ent as election of officers will be held.
The Topeka Avenue Central w. c.
T. U. will hold an all day meeting
Monday with Mrs. H. w. Foster, ZIG
The Current Literature club will
meet Tuesday afternoon at Pelletier's
Red Cross rooms There will be no
more programs during April.
The n. \. S. club will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. S. w. Klasse, 1877
West street.
The Evangelical service will be held
| Tuesday evening at the First Baptist
church. The meeting will be in be-
half of the national prohibition All
organizations interested in the cause
are requested to- meet in the basement
at 1880 with pennants and banners
preparatory for the service in the
main auditorium at 7:45.
The Modern Lace club will meet at
| Crosby Brothers surgical dressing
room Monday afternoon. Instead of
| meeting every two weeks at the vari-
Gus homes to knit the club will meet
| at the surgical dressing rooms. The
knitting will continue at home
| Mrs. l. Biscoe and Mrs. NJ. T. KEEL
| sey will entertain the Priscilla club
| Friday afternoon at an all-day meet
| ing at the home of Mrs. Biscoe. Mem
| bers are asked to come prepared to
sew for the Red Cross. Any work
which is out should be returned at
! that time.
The w. T. X. club will meet Tues
| day afternoon with Mrs. Charles Suit,
1927 North Jackson street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

of children who have successfully used
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
They move and regulate the bowels. relieve
Feverishness. TeethiDg disorders. constipa-
ton. headaches, destroy worms IND ire
quentiy break up colds Children Ike
them For 30 years Mother Grays Sweet
Powders for Children have been the safe
and reliable remedy in time Of need. Moth
ers should never be without box in the
house for immediate use. At druggists ev-
ervwhere 2Je-Adverfisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

the attached coupons when collected
will reimburse you for the interest
paid and your bond will represent
the $4,000. If one buys $4,000 bond
the payments will be twice as large,
on $4,000 bond ten times as large.
and SO on.
"Third-You can buy thru any of
the banks. a bond for $50 on the fol-
loving terms: Pay on signing the ap-
plication $500. and $500 monthly for
total of $4,000 paid. When the bond
is delivered coupons for the first
years interest will he attached, and,
as in the other method of buying,
when these are paid the bond will rep
resent $50 paid in cash.
BUY A BOND.
MRS. s. A. THURSTON.'
Bonds may be sold to both men and
women. Make your application to
vo1r solicitor. always reporting thru
your precinct captains and lieutenants
to your ward chairman. who in turn
reports to the city chairman, thus Civ
ing credit to the women's committee
the amount of bonds sold thru their
efforts.
THE LETTER OF A DEBUTANTE.
Dear S. R.: I heard a good story on
two of the younger bachelors of the
town. whom Won know well. but
WHOM, we will call "BilT' and Joe. ;"
chiefly because we do not dare call
them by their real names. On the aft
ernoon of one of those nice warm
moonlight evenings a few weeks ago,
when the weather man told US to get
out our porch swings. Bill came up
to Joe with a description of two girls
whom he would like to have Joe meet.
In fact, he wanted Joe to take his
car and take them all riding. After
careful inquiry as to whether they
were good looking and the promise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13
CLUB NOTES.

The regular meeting of the Spald-
ing reading circle will be- held Mon
day evening at s o'clock at the
Knights of Columbus hall
The Minerva club will meet Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. E. G. Foster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The Alta Vista club will meet all
day Monday instead of Tuesday. at the
Red Cross rooms at Pelletiers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The Social Service club viii meet
at the home of Mrs. G. H. Allen 612
Topeka avenue, Wednesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

A Hunting Dance. Johann Strauss
Francis Marsh Marian Reid
Louise Clark Alma Gilman
Jane Medlicott Elmine Bridges
Isabelle Smith Helen Campbell
Gtrls With the Wells. Cha minad de
Miss Mary Paxton Miss Howe
Meditation, That's .................M assenet
Isabelle Smith Jane Medlicott
Elmine Bridges Francis Marsh
Louise Mckown.
A-Waltz from Faust ..-............Go unod
BETTY Jane Jack Aileen Rourke
Betty Jane Graham Katherine Mulvane
Doris kistler Louise Page
Harriet Perry Gladys Kingsbury
Maxine Mi Iiieton Marcella Tiiiman
Jane Akers-
Marian Reid Louise clark -''1
Elmine Bridges.
Sculpture Tecnique ..................El gar
Helen Campbell.
Oriental Ballet ..............-..- l.. Lugini
Isiizabeth Mulyane Helen Kelley -
Elizabeth Mackey SalIie LiIIard
A3ice Van petten Helen Wilson
Nadine Buck Muriel Hobson
l" wa" Elmine Bridges. saint ''"eNS
- :" '''' pa-''' Miss Howe. Lug HI
Miss Mary Paxton Miss Marian Williams
Miss Louise Mckown Miss Murie. Marsh
Miss Howe s'-''
Helen wilson Mnriel Hobson
Miss Marguerite Lovewel1. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. j. T. Lovewen of
College Hill, is to be a farmerette this
summer. Miss Lovewell has been in
Mount Vernon, \. Y, this winter
where she has been teaching voice
She is the soprano in the quartet of
the First Presbyterian church of
Mount Vernon Miss LoveweH viii
soon give a recital at the home of
Mrs. Lawrence. who is a sister to the
late Mr.. E B., Merriam.
Miss LoveweH will enter the Wo-
mans Agricultural camp at Bedford,
New York, where she will be a farm
erette all summer. She expects to
come to Topeka in September to visit
her parents and her sister. Miss Caro-
lyn Lovewell.
The woman's agricultural camp is a
war emergency enterprise, founded by
Mrs Charles w Short jr., who i'm
planted in it three fundamental ideas;
that all kinds of agricultural labor
could and should be done by women;
that help should be- given to owners
of existing farms rather than putting
new land under cultivation: that the
women who are to do this work must
be comfortably housed, adequately
paid, and their hours of labor con-
trolled."
To meet these requirements, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

in West Sixth street Assisting hos
tesses will be Mrs. A. S. Amber and
Mrs A. D. Jeffrey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The Current Literature club will
meet Tuesday afternoon at Peiletier's
Red Cross rooms. There will be no
more programs during April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The Topeka Avenue Central w. c.
T. U. will hold an all day meeting
Monday with Mrs. H. w. Foster, 71e
Buchanan street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The n. \. S. club will meet Tuesday
West street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-13

The Golden Rule club will meet
with Mrs. j. c. Holland, l5o5 West
Fifteenth street Friday afternoon
Every member is requested to be pres
ent as election of officers will be held.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17
DADD4SEV[NDN
.KRY TALL az
~ MARY GRAHA0 BONNER
GAY GARDEN FLOWERS.

81 am called the gay feather and the
blazing star" said the liatris flower,
"and all my blossom cousins are call
ed the same"
THAT may be perfectly true" COM
menced the phlox which was very beau
tiful and pink, and before 1t had fin
ished the liatris flower had interrupted.
what do you mean by saying that
what 1 have just said may be perfectly
true? You know quite well it is per-
fectly true, don't you? You should
know that. If you don't know 1t, you
are very stupid"
I'm sorry" said the pink phlox, 81
really hadn't finished talking. If you
had given me q chance to finish | am
sure you would have heard me say
something quite truthful
'That is all very well for you to say
now, because, of course, have warned
YOU"
Now 1t would appear that you don't
| believe me-" said the pink phlox.
II didn't exactly mean that"
'"There! Don't accuse others too
I hastily" said the pink phlox. You
may find that you often say things that
you don't mean at all the way crea-
lures take them to mean. You are just
ready to have a quarrel and | won't
quarrel with you. But l will tell you
thing or two"
"All right" said the liatris flower
Il am sorry l was SO inpatient
| Now the pink phlox was very hap
| py, cheerful flower and this is what il
said to the liatris:
There are many creatures" said the
phlox, 'who don't care at all how un
happy they may make others. They
may say things because they are angr,
and because they think they are tn,
only ones who are right, and they ma.
enjoy saying unkind things.
"They neither think, nor do they car
that what they say may hurt other
for q long, long time. Now I know
liatrls, that while you are full of spike
you're not really as dreadful as yol
started in to be today.
"You are very beautiful and yo
make no fuss about growing. You
beautiful purple blossoms are Lowell
and they add q great deal to the beaut
Of a garden.
"To be sure it's a pity that you
spikes are just where the blossoms ar
for that is unlike the way most flow
ers grow that have spikes or bristle
But your lovely star-like blossoms al
{ very pretty and gay and you max
!, many people happy to look at you.
"But dear liatris flower, don't sta
,quarreling. It's a very bad habit.
understand you and so won't quar-
with you. But still 1T makes me fe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17

tried before French military tribunal
and condemned to degradation and
death. This sentence was committed
to 20 years imprisonment, and he was
incarcerated near Cannes in December,
1873, escaping from his place of con
inement in August of the following
year. He went to Madrid and spent
the rest of his days in Spain. BY later
Judgment, Marshal Bazaine has been
relieved of the charge of treaehery in
the surrender of Metz, but never OF
the charge of incompetence. The Ger
mans have had to cope with French
generals of an entirely different STAMP
in this war. Marshal Joffre and Mar
shall Foch have no resemblance what
ever to Marshal Bazaine. On to Met
for the American army
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17

The present year probably marks
the height of America s food produc-
tion. Although the shortage of labor
has been keenly felt by the farmer
this year the crops have been cared
for and harvested without loss. But
here is the fact that must be remen
bered: men are leaving the farms il
.ever-increasing numbers to engage
in direct war work and beginning next
year the labor shortage is bound to re,
suit in a decreased agricultural produc-
ton. But the demand upon the United
States and Canada for food for the
allies and the allied armies is not go
ing to decrease, if anything it win in
crease. Before the war 10 per cent o.
the. world s deficit was produced b,
America. Now 80 per cent must como
from the United States and Canada
That is the demand made upon thu
1918 crops and probably future year
viii see an cver-increasing European def
lett. The meaning of this is that tn,
! 1918 food crops must be stretched on.
and made to do their utmost. Wheat
meats, sugar and fats must be care
fully conserved. The fate of the Who'll,
civilized world depends upon Amer
can food supplies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17
Little Benny's
Note Book
by LEE PAPE

My S ster Gladdis was reeding
book and eating chocklits out of a box
and | watched her a vile without ask
ing her for eny on account of her be
ing kind of mad at me for getting
M al ) O'Clock this morning and yell,
ing Fire. fire. outside of her door on
sccomt of not knowing wat eIts to do
And after a vile | thawt O. Well G.
She cant no more than saw no. And |
sod. Wat kind are they. Gladdis, chock-
It's Gladdis
II duzcnt make the slightest PAR,
t'clc Of ditfrents in vnur vouua life
wat kind they are, sed Gladdis. Meen-
ing she was"nt going to give me env
weather I asked for some or not, on
eccount of still being mad.
| wonllN t take your old chocklits
for ? Gift if they was offered TO me on
silver t~av with a gold lining, l Sod
Rave on. scd Gladdis aud he kemp
on eating them and reeding. and | kepp
81 watching her on account of think
.inr navhn she would 90 out of the
room maybe and forget to take the
~hocFl.s Aad nrettv soon ,he tolefone
raor do~r"stnirs and M called up,
Gladdjs. telcfonc And Gladdis got up
ard went down taking the chockEts
With her. and | thawt Wat do | care,
I'll ec+ even with her III look and sec
how he-' hook ends. and tel her, and
that Will make her mad, all rite. be-
cause she amt hardly up to the middle
Of t vo4
And ! onick went, over and picked
un the book and looked at the end
OF tho last rage. wich it sed on it,
And Jack gathered her up in his strong
arms ard she CLOSED her bewtifiell eyes.
! for her dreem had came true
G, they're going to get married, |
scd And wen Gladdis came back |
scd, IIerray, Jack gathered her up in
| his strong arms.
! Aren't Won we'll? sed Gladdis. and |
sad, three cheers, her drcem had came
true sed and Gladdis sed, Tell me
sumthing / don't Know, do YOU suppose
would have started the book in the
ferst place if | dident know how it
was going to end?
Aw heck, / sed. And | went out to
look for the fellows.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17

TO try to quarrel with its neighbors,
Its a bad habit for anyone or aug.
thing to get into" said the phlox.. u
don't really think there is anything
quite so mean as creature or person
who will say things to make Others
unhappy and won't care in the least lit.
tie bit whether they are made unhappy
or not"
YES" said the liatris flower, you
are right. "And as l must have my
spikes because | am born and bred
with spikes for generations back, at
least can be gay and happy and cheer
full, can't II"
"We all can," said the pink phlox.
"Yes, that's So" said the white
phlox.
Its quite, quite true" agreed the
purple phlox.
There's nothing like being cheerful"
said the marigold, and the red gerani.
ums from their bed. said,
Its fine to be gay and bright and
cheerful"
We ilIlI4h 81 lVbs CtAtt NnC pOpHAEo
And so do we," said the beautiful
blue maid of the mist flowers.
'We try our best" said the striped
grass.
and we will try even harder than
ever, from this day on" said the candy
tuft flowers.
So all the flowers did their best tt
look as gay and bright as possible anC
everyone who saw this garden said,
"What wonderful luck you hav,
with your flowers"
And the lady who loved the garder
and who cared for it said, II believe
my flowers want to make everyon,
happy
And the flowers nodded their heads
Whispering, 'She's right"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News CO., c. w.
cleveland s. l.. Purinton (Esteyville),
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, Louis Semeraro, South Main Street.
West Brattleboro, J. L. Stockwell.
East Dummerston, M. z. Brown.
Putney, M. G. Williams.
Newfane, N. NJ Batchelder.
Townshend, C. w. Cutler.
West Townshend, c, II. Grout.
Jamaica, r. J. Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. Fl. Tyler.
South Vernon, E. B. Buffum.
Northneld, Mass, Thompson Bros.
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Greenfield, MASS, Greenfield News Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17
A Vermont Breakfast.

When summer days speed up SO fast
That August bumps September,
You need breakfast that will last,
And, less l disremember,
There's nothing in the morning hour
With which man can grapple
Like good salt pork, and plenty ont,
Enriched with good fried apple.
1t doesn't fade away so soon
Your stomach squirms with wonders.
A saint can work right mp to noon
And not be 'sawn asunder';
1t beats them package foods a mile
That top shelf ten-eent scrapple
Jest hand me good old fried salt pork
Enriched with good fried apple.
| Good solid pork, a-salted down
WAY back there last November,
That sputters sweet and spatters brown
And, less disremember,
Them apples by the garden gate
That had reddish dapple-
Yes; that's the kind of pork | mean,
And that's the kind of apple.
Jest wipe 'em where your hand is fiat,
And slice 'em thin and slanting,
| And tip 'em in the spider fat
The while it's hot and painting;
Say; that's the kind of morning dish
With which the soul can grapple,
Good sweet salt pork, and plenty ont,
Enriched with good fried apple.
A meal that bids the spirit sing
The dish that saves September:
And yet there's jest one other thing,
And, less | disremember.
A good cream gravy holds the key
To this delicious scrapple,
And makes that pork celestial pig
And glorifies that apple.
Daniel L. Cady.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-17

1t is remarkable how church attend
ancc has increased since the autoles,
Sunday = came into vogue st. Al
bans Messenger
This raises the interesting question
whether ablebodied folks should us,
their ears to take them to church OF
autoless Sunday. To those who lik,
to go to church, church going is pleas
ure and hence riding to church in AZ
automobile would come pretty near be
ing pleasure riding wouldn t it?