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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
GOOD LUCK
BY Edgar A. Guest

Good luck! That's all I'm saying az you
sail across the sea;
The best o. luck, in the parting, Is tine
prayer you get from me.
May you never. meet a danger that you
won't come safely thru,
May you never Lleet a German that can
get The best of you:
oh! A thousand things may happen when
a fellows at the front,
A thousand different mishaps but here's
hoping that they won't.
Good luck! That's all I'm saying as you
turn away to go.
Good luck and plenty Of 1t, may It be your
May you never meet rough weather, but
remember If you do
That the folks at home are wishing that
you'll come safely thru.
Oh! thousand things may happen when
fellow bears the brunt
OF his country's fight for glory but m
praying that they won't.
Good luck. That's all I'm saying as you re
falling into line.
May the splendor of your service bring
you everything that's fine;
May the fates deal kindly with you, may
you never know. distress
And may every task you tackle end trf-
umphant with success.
Oh! thousand things may happen chat
with JOY your life will fill
1ou may not get all the gladness, but I'm
hoping that you will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE.

Aerial mail service has become
firmly established and may be ex-
pected to extend widely after the close
Of the war, when there will be many
aviators and machines out of en-
ployment.
That the air-mail service now oper-
ating between New York, Philadelphia
and Washington is radiating out to a
large number of cities was disclosed
by an announcement published re-
Gently by the United States postoffice
connect with the mail planes from i'm
portant cities in New York, Connectf-
cut. New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Maryland and Virginia.
In making this announcement. the
postoffice points out that mail matter
dispatched from Washington as late
as IL o'clock noon is delivered before
the close of business on the same day
in New York City. If special delivery
railroad mail is used. the letter must
be posted in Washington not later than
9 o'clock to be delivered the same day
in New York City. In other words.
the average business man who reaches
his office at 9 o'clock cannot answer
his mornings mail and obtain delivery
of his reply in New York City on the
same day. except by using the air.
mail.
The air-mail service is now said to
be operating like clockwork. The mail
is carried in six maiiplanes built by
the Standard Aero corporation of Eliz-
! abeth, N. J.. especially for the post
office. AS new air routes are estab-
lished, 1t is declared to be the intention
of the postoffice department to an
| nounce additional schedules of railroad
connections, so that as wide a section
| of the country as possible may profit
| from each mail route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
A HERO EVERY DAY
Brave Deeds of men in
Americas Fighting Service

The record Of Corp. William H.
Skaggs. in the files OF the United
States marine corps, bears a recon-
mendation that he receive the Distin.
guished Service Cross for extraordi.
nary heroism on the battlefield.
The allies were counter attacking.
and the United States marines, re-
cuperated from their bitter struggles
at Belleau wood. Bouresches. Torcy
and Lucy. were helping to Dust the
Hun from the positions he had taken
along the Marine. The machine gun
and artillery fire was terrific. Skaggs
felt fhe sting of bullet. He struggled
forward a few feet more. then fell.
But the wound was not mortal
Gradually the corporals strength re-
turned. He forced himself to his feet.
The groan of a nearby man caused
him to look about him. then to hurry
to a wounded marine. to summon
every bit of strength he possessed, lift
him upon his shoulders and start to-
ward the dressing station.
1t was six kilometers away and the
corporal was weak from his own
wounds, but he stuck to his work Of
mercy and saved a comrades life.
Corporal Skaggs is a son of Mrs. Ma.
rinda -Skaggs, 262S Park avenue, st.
Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
DINNER STORIES

whats your idea of a good hus-
band?". asked the court of a man
charged with cruel and inhuman treat
ment.
Myself" was the answer.
'Yourself-and your wife complain
ing you gave her a black eye two days
ago?" continued the judge.
Yes. but what about the SO
gave her at the same time? En-.
what about that?" came the reply.
my wife is an expert at juggling
knives and forks" stated a husband
to the court.
What would you call expert?" in
terrogated the judge.
well. she threw a knife at me the
other morning and here's where it
hit me-" reiterated the imam. pointing
to a lacerated forehead. II wouldn't
call that the throw of an amateur"
The schoolgirl was sitting with her
feet stretched far out into the aisle
and was busily chewing gum, when
the teacher espied her.
Mary" called the teacher sharply
Yes, ma'am?" questioned the pu-
pill.
Take that gum out of your mouth
and put your feet in"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
A SOLDIERS APPEAL.

The seven organizations that are
irving to keep things cheerful 1or
the men THAT are winning the war
have united in a great campaign LOT
funds with which to carry on their
work.
EVERY man in uniform has come
into contact with one or more or
them, some of you have with all OF
them. They are the Y. NJ. e: A.,
Y. w. C. A. National Catholic war
Council (Knights of Columbus)'
Jewish Welfare Board, war camp
Community Service, American
Library association and SalVatioh
Army.
The date of the campaign as
fixed by President Wilson is Novem-
Der Ills, and the amount which
the seven ask is $40. 100000.
1t is an enormous amount OF
money but it is not one cent less
than they need If they are to keep
I'D with the army and navy.
And they will get it, too. That
is, If the folks back home realize
as 1 what these seven organizations
mean to you.
You men in uniform can make
this campaign a success. IL every
one of You, in your letters Will tell
the folks back home to get behind
this campaign they will make II the
greatest success which America has
ever seen.
VIII you do it? Can we count
on YOU to boost from now until NO
yember II? We know we can.
Help these organizations to get
the money they need, for every dol
lar of it means more comfort and
entertainment and service to you
From Trench and Camp, Camp
Funston, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
ANSWERS TO
CORRESPONDENTS

r The following are same interesting
answers to correspondents who wrote
for information to the Topeka State
Journal Information Bureau, WASH
inEton, D. C.
Do soldiers and sailors have to pay full
railroad fare?
ANSwER-Director General of Railways
McAdoo has Issued a proclamation stating
that all soldiers AMI sailors should only
have to pay one cent per mile. This order
takes effect June 10. I91&-
! May a person in the United States send
photographs to the soldiers with the Amer
lean expelltionary forces in France?
ANSWER-The postoffice depa rtment
says that a person may send photogFa lhs
to the sol1iers over there IL they are I'M
mounted and have first class postage
Do the women who are in the telephone
exchanges Of the United States forces III
France wear ueiformsr
ANSWER-The telephone girls with the
American expeditinnXry forces in France
wear blue uniform. dainty little over
seas cap with piping around the edges, and
a signal corps band on their arm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
FOLLOWING WILSON'S LEAD.


1t is announced from Paris that the
terms of the armistice between Ger
many and the allies are based on the
peace terms Of President Wilson. The
dictates of wisdom suggest that the
entente allies should associate them
selves with the Washington program.
There Is no weakness in following
the lead of America in this matter.
America is, by the circumstances. in a
peculiar position to lead. She did not
want to be involved in the European
tangle. She went into the war because
that tangle had thrown it's coils round
her and threatened her existence She
wants nothing but a peaceful world,
has no territorial interests to serve and
nothing to gain except the common
right to live. Her peace terms, there
fore. are disinterested terms, and be-
ing disinterested they are terms which
solve the problems of Europe as well
as secure her own liberties.
For those terms she is fighting
without bitterness but with as intense
determination as she fought no less
vital issue sixty years ago. Lincoln
would be content with nothing but a
complete victory for the Union. On
that issue he was adamant for he saw
that If he yielded on that all was lost,
whatever seemed to be gained. But
| memorable determination on the fun
damental point was consistent with a
| wise resolution that the victory should
| be used for great ends. He fought the
south to keep it in the Union and, hay-
ing won, the wounds of the nation
were to be healed and the conquered
were to learn that in losing the fight
they shared a common prize. His I'M
happy death left his policy to be mis-
handled by cruder. less sensitive
minds; but it prevailed and TODAY
there is no south or north, but one
mighty nation, inspired by a single
ideal of liberty.
What Lincoln did for the North
American continent sixty Years ago
that continent is helping to do for the
world today. The policy which Pres
ldent Wilson has laid down is the ex-
tension of the Lincoln ideal to the
whole human society. It is the Great
Charter of the worlds peace. 1t is en-
dorsed by the common people in all
the allied countries. 1t will be en-
dorsed by the common people in the
enemy countries. It has the sanction
of organized labor And is the hope of
every neutral land. All that it waits
for is full ratification by the allied
governments in Europe. When that is
given, and 1t must be given in some
terms sooner or later. the hour of vic
tory will be brought nearer and it will
be a victory of more than arms. 1t
will be the victory of an idea which
will lift the shadow from the future
of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
IMPORTATION FOR ALL READERS OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

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fered the unlimited use of the largest IN
formation bureau in the world.
This Service Bureau is located In the ma
tional capital, where it is In immedlat Az
touch with all the great resources OIL the
United States government:
1t can answer practically any question
YOU want to ask, built cannot give do'
vice. nor make exhaustive research.
The war has forced so many changes IN
the daily life of the American people that
the services Of this information bureau Will
be invaluable to all who use It.
Keep in touch with your government
during these irving times 1t can help you
in a thousand ways If your wants are only
made known.
service in order that every one OF Its read
ers may take free advantage OF 1t. you are
welcome to- use 1t as often as you ike.
Write your request briefly, sign your
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gible evidence of their rights, they
think they are playing safe by not
making their payments. 1t is an I'M
fortunate situation, as the bureau in
dictates, and it is deplorable that with
$4,000 clerks in its employ the bureau
has not been able to get the certifi-
Gates out, and thus avoid the cancel
lations which the bureau attributes to
the Ignorance or misunderstanding
Of the soldiers. 1t should have said
because of misunderstanding growing
out of the bureaus delay"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. thompson: ! am a
strong big girl of dashing appearance.
and am considered beautiful. Ever
since 1 was sixteen I have chummed
with a girl exactly my opposite. She
is frail and plain-looking, but she
knows and thinks more In ten minutes
than do in a year.
Several months ago she was Tilted
by a SOLDIER He had gone with her
long enough to make her love him and
he had given her an engagement ring.
While they were engaged he started
going with another girl and she sent
BACK her ring.
I promised her I would have re-
venge. SO 1 flirted with the soldier at
a party given him when he was on
furlo. I got him where 1 wanted him
and before he left for camp he made
me promise 1 would write.
When he was here last time he told
me about his affair with my chum. He
no longer loved her and he thought 1t
the mans place to give the girl the
chance to break an engagement.
think he was wrong. but l no longer
feel bitter toward him. II have re-
venge now it will only hurt me. Can
1 be loyal to my girl friend and re-
main a friend to him at the same
time? A. Q. P.
Yes, I think you can be a friend to
both. The man did a stupid thing in
choosing Such a means Tor breaking
the engagement. but he should not be
condemned for his mistake If he
, thought he was doing the right thing.
Present the mans point of view to
your girl friend and say that you no
longer feel spirit Of revenge. Surely
she will be generous enough to want
you to keep him for a friend since you
want to.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How soon
after getting an invitation to a wed.
dig or party should one answer it?
G. B. c.
Formal social notes, such as invita-
tons, wedding announcements, or
death notices should be acknowledged
as soon as received.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How can I
send cisarets to my brother In France?
A package mailed several days ago was
returned. He has sent two letters ask
ing for cigarets.
SIS HOPKINS.
Unless your brothers request comes
in the form of an order signed by his
commanding officer you can not send
him cigarets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

The bureau of war risk insurance
says that because of ignorance and
misunderstanding" some of the SOL
diers are dropping their government
insurance because the beneficiaries
have not received the insurance GER
tificates. Perhaps the bureau is right
in assuming that the soldier ought to
know that his insurance is good even
If the issuance of the certificate is de-
layed. but there are a lot of men in
the ranks who are not familiar with
the ways of government business and
are not aware that delay is one of the
regular incidents of government trans
actions. Not having received any tan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
GLOBE SIGHTS
IFrom the A.chison Globe. ]

Most people prefer the crouch to
nthe eternal jollier.
I For some reason it pleases a man
to be told he is human"
A circular letter of thanks isn't
much in the way of thanks.
You can get a fight out of most
any loyal man by questioning his
loyalty.
A budget system in municipal at
fairs would be a fine thing if you
couldn't bulge it.
Altho a person seems to expect 1t.
there really is no credit due for lovin 6
children. A good child is irresistible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
DOROTHY DIX TALKS
BY DOROTHY DIX
Worlds Highest Paid Woman Writer.
The Art of Happiness.-2.
teach my children" says tt

IT teach my children says the
woman, mot to take things too seri-
ously. and especially not to take them
selves too seriously. That keeps them
from being unduly puffed up over sue
cess, or too much cast down by mis-
fortune. If we have windfall, We
laugh and say we will make the most
of this, because 1t won't last. If things
are going badly with US, we shrug our
shoulders and also laugh. and say that
we can endure it because it won't last
When you can once make children
grasp the fact that there is just as
much sunshine as rain in a year, and
just as much joy as sorrow in life, you
have given them a philosophy that will
take them unscathed over all the hard
places.
II teach my children to find pleas
ure in simple things. I have taught
them to appreciate the beauties of ma
ture They thrill to the majesty of a
storm coming up over the sea. or to
the beauty of a sunset. They get ex-
Quisite pleasure out Of a walk thru
the woods. The country is Joy to
them, because they know the names
and habits of the birds and plants.
II have taught them to get pleasure
out of books. 1 have taught them how
to read with discriminat so that
they not only have the interest OF a
= Dry, but a 1-Tfr rte''f- e ~ y = '''-' =
ing the style in which It is written.
No human being can ever be lonesome
while he fotac CD c. c"~-l ION 70
the great society of the elect of litera-
ture, nor can he lack for excitement
while there is still printed page left.
Sick or well, poor or rich, in the heart
of city or the midst of desert. tire
man who loves to read has pleasure
that never fails him.
II have Taught NV children to be
courteous, considerate and kindly
and THIS u have opened up to them
the endless joys of friendship. And
I 1 have taught them to find happiness
in the human relationship; to value
the loyalty of their brothers and sis
tiers and to feel that the love of their
parents is a benediction from Heaven.
instead of just taking all of this de-
votion for granted. 1t is the differ
ence between a connoisseur savoring
rare vintage. and yokel gulpin2 II
down without tasting it.
Finally, 1 have taught my children
to find happiness in work. l am
teae hing each one of them to do some
one thing so well as to make OF 1t an
art, and have the JOY of an artist In
his creation We never speak OF work
as - -dgery or a misfortune that one
must endure. We celebrate labor as
an achievement that justiffes ones
right to live, and to which one must
look for ones keenest pleasure.
I'm a word" said the woman, with
smile, "I am teaching my children
the brave attitude towards life. And
that is happiness"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Try These.

Barley Drop Cookies. wheatless egg
less butterless-One-half cup syrup
(any kind, one-half cup shortening
(scant oneshaf cup), one cup butter
milk, two teaspoons baking powder.
one level teaspoon soda, one tea
spoon cinnamon, one-quarter teaspoon
cloves. barley flour to make stiff bat
ter.
Cream sugar and fat, add syrup,
beating well. Dissolve soda in butter
milk and add; next the cinnamon and
cloves, and barley to make a rather
stiff batter. Drop from teaspoon on
creased tins and bake in moderate
oven till a light brown.
Sweet Potato-Filling: Beat an
egg and one-half cup sugar well, add
two cups mashed sweet potatoes. one
quarter teaspoon salt. one-half tea
spoon ginger, one-half teaspoon Gin
namon, one tablespoon wheat flour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

Ed Howe has set up as a weather
prophet. He predicts that next year
will be wet because this year has been
dry. The rule has not held good in
the past, however. Every one of the
past ten years has been dry. with no
year intervening in which there was
sufficient moisture to produce a good
corn crop in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

The federal constitution provides
that revenue bills shall originate in
the house. 1t may be noted, however,
that the revenue bill which finally be-
comes a law is framed in the senate.
1t may be that the Bache Review had
this fact in mind when it said: THE
house is about as well fitted to evolve
scientific tax bill as a boiler-shop
crew would be to make a delicate
watch"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

1t is'reported that Col. w. ]. Bryan
may be made member of the United
States commission to negotiate peace.
Should this rumor prove true an excel
lent opportunity might be afforded
that gentleman again to deliver his IA
nous lecture, 1.-THE Prince of Peace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

These are serious times and the
world is little given to levity. So Aus
tria's little joke about Withdrawing her
armies from Italy in the interest of
peace should be welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
Mixes Discovery.

Dear SRI guess we'll have to stir
up our old friend Bill Shakespeare
and ask the ancient question:: Whats
in a name?" for the simple reason
that there happens to be a firm on
East Eleventh street answering to the
name OF Berlin & Trosky"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

Foch's armistice terns are reported
to have reached Berlin. If Foch wrote
them 1t Is safe to guess that not
much paper was used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

Cor rice flour), and lastly add slowly
one cup milk.
Line pie plate with the pastry and
pour on it the mixture. Bake FOR
five minutes in hot oven: then re-
duce heat and bake slowly till Gus
tard is firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

Germany was whipped in Septem-
Der. 1914. If she had realized 1t then
as she does now much history might
have been left unmade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

1t is reported that the kaiser is will
ing to abdicate for Germany's good.
Who is holding William?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY X. MoULTON

A Republican is all right these days
II he has good trade to fall back on
1t certainly must be some war. 1t
has caused the politicians to forget
the tariff for the first time in one
hundred and thirty wars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

nm 1hbit1tIOAs
Uncle Sam has invited
Several of US influential
business men to take q trip
At his expense,
In special train,
10 see the workings
or a modern eantOnment.
And then he will take us
Over to France at his expense
And as his special guests
To show us how the big gums work.
He will let us see Paris
And all the wonders Of the front,
We will see airships
In action and
VIII get some Of the food
The government Is furnishing
Its soldiers, and then
They will bring us back home
On n special boat
And 1t won't cost us a cent,
The words r. S. V. p.
Are on the invitation,
And we are requested to
Let the government know
Just as soon as possible
BY filling out those
Questionnaires.
Have you been invited?
What's your number,
BrOtheri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02


The North London railway recently
lost large number of straps and one
of the papers says: ut is feared that,
with the overcrowding of our rail-.
roads, passengers may get into the
habit OF removing straps in order to
make more room"
Local straphangers. take notice.
THE boots of the Germany army
are excellent" says a report. Perhaps,
but they haven't prevented cold feet.
Headlines tell us a revolt is brewing
in Berlin. The Germans are the great
est brewers in the world, too.
A society has been organized to help
the French people by restocking with
poultry the farms that have been de-
vastated BY the Germans. Many local
business men have subscribed to thu
cause. but fey of them have the cour-
age to wear the official button of the
organization. The button bears the
words. II have a chicken in France"
Stewart was locked up on the
charge of wreckless driving.-Worlo.
Failing to obtain settlement of a
large loan, a Kansas City money
lender has eloped with the borrower S
wife. This may or may not be con-
sidered legitimate form of comprom-
Use. but the fact stands that nobody
ever elopeS more than once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

There really Is not much in a name.
so it doesn't matter what one YOU
hang on the baby. Look at Ferdinand
OF Bulgaria, then at Ferdinand Foch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-02

The Rockford Star" informs us
concerning the well-known flu that
Chilly sensations are usual and the
temperature is from 100 degrees to 400
degrees, the pulse remaining compare
lively low"