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

This is the last day of the week in
Topeka would voluntarily subscribe
her quota of the fourth liberty loan.
1t must be that many of our citizens
are having difficulty in inserting their
hands into their pockets. The money
is here and it will be subscribed. Why
don't the persons who have this cash
loosen up without waiting to have it
dragged out of them? Patriotic men
and women and those of the best in
tentions doubtless are postponing ac-
ton for no good reason. To patriotic
sentiment and good Intentions should
be added a sufficient amount of civic
pride to insure completion of our
quota at once. Our proportion Of ev-
cry loan has been oversubscribed and
this one also will be. 1t will not bene-
fit any one to keep his money until the
last day. If there had been but one
week in which to raise the s2,571.250
called for, the sum would have been
subscribed already. Because there are
two more weeks a lot of persons are
hanging back promising themselves
that they will get in before the books
close. If every person will buy all the
bonds he can and do it now, the cam
paign in Topeka can end at once with
our quota well over the top. There
are men who can perform even a good
deed in such a way that no credit ac-
crues from it. Topeka will win no
particular glory from filling it's liberty
loan quota if it wait until the last day
and the last hour to complete the
task.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
WHAT THE UNIFORM TELLS

FREE-A book pm Uniforms and
Insignia. Generals, admirals, engin-
GERS, colonies. commanders. majors,
captains. Officers and men of army,
navy and marine corps. They are now
70 be seen everywhere. Can you tell
them apart?
No? Then send of the booklet,
What the Uniform Tells" It is
printed on coated paper and profusely
illustrated-partly in eolored plates. It
contains information that every civ
liian. and every fighting man. present
ana prospective, ought to have.
Sign and send this eoupon-Today.
write your name and address plainly
Enclose two-eent stamp for return
postage. Direct your letter to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

free to walk out of his own front door
at night makes him ready to risk his
neck climbing down ten story fire
escape. She throws down all the bars.
and because he can roam At pleasure
he stays put.
Likewise. the widow has found out
that the one charm with which a wo-
man can always conjure 10 good ma
ture, and that wit may pail, and
beauty fade, and heroic sacrifices and
devotion get on a mans nerves, but
that the thing that binds him to his
wife with chains of steel are a ready
laugh. an easy going disposition, and
an ability to joke away an unpleasant
episode and never refer to 1t again.
None Of these things can the young
girl do, because life is real. life is ear
nest to the young. and everything is
final and tragic that goes wrong and II
takes years OF living to teach us to be
charitable. patient and forgiving to
other peoples weaknesses, and to find
out most things don't turn out as dis
aatrously as they promise to do.
Finally. the widow makes q more
desirable wife than the young girl
because she knows how to keep house
ana cook, how to make q man COM
Portable and save his money. She has
learned her trade at her first hus-
bands expense and probably killed
and bankrupted him in doing so, all
OF which Is clear gain to lucky No. 2.
All OF which shows what an afro
cious--what . Hunnish thing to do
II would be to take the widows out Of
the matrimonial market, and turn
poor helpless men over to ignorant
young girls to be experimental on as
husbands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
%~T7 ~
eAtA Incl
ANSWERS TO
CORRESPONDENTS

How old must man be to enter he
American Merchant Marines Ave declar-
ants accepted?
ANSwER-To enter one Of the training
schools established by the shipping board
to train men for. the Merchant Marine
service you must be an American citisen
more than 10 years old. DeclaFants are
not accepted.
What does the word ''Mississippi" meant
ANSWER--The name Of this Grsat river
10 a corruption Of the Indian words "Miche
Sept" Great River or literally Father Of
Waters.
Are lead pencils made Of "leadf"
ANSWERING, the common black lead
pencil j. made from graphite and contains
no lead. Lead pencils received their name
from the leaden piummets which were us,d
to rule lines on paper before the use Of
graphite.
: Why 10 the word lieutenant" 30 often
pronounced "leftenant?"
ANSWER-This pronunciation OF the
word comes from the old custom OF print.
Ing the letter gu" as q ~" which was
pronounced as an e."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
4 Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Peaches. ~
Ready-Cooked Cereal. Top Milk.
Eggs Cooked in the Shell.
% Toast. Coffee.
String Bean and Beet Salad.
Sour Cream Biscuits.
Blueberry Tea Cake.
Tea.
DINNER.
Broiled Steak.
New Potatoes. SWISS Chard Greens,
Dressed Cucumbers.
Cake and Hot Sauce.
Pies and Cakes.
Lemon Pie-Six eggs. lhree-quarters
pound of sugar. one-half pound OF
ter, juice and grated peel Of two
lemons. one cup of cream. Beat the
yelks and sugar together, stir the juice
and butter together. over the fire I'M
til melted. When little cooked mix
all, adding the whites last.
fat, one cup raisins chopped and
Toured, one and one-half teaspoons
cinnamon, one teaspoon soda. two
cups flour, one cup sugar, one-half
teaspoon nutmeg, one cup unsweetened
apples. pi.ch of salt. Cream the fat
raisins and apples. then the flour
which is sifted with the soda. salt and
spices.
Charter Oak Cake-Two and one
half cups flour. two teaspoons baking
powder, one.half teaspoon soda. one-
quarter teaspoon ground cloves, one
quarter teaspoon ground nutmeg. one
teaspoon cinnamon, zone cup dark corn
syrup, six tablespoons corn oil. four
tablespoons water. one-half cup
chopped raisins, Mix water. syrup
and OIL Sift the dry ingredients and
stir them into the wet. Stir until
smooth and add the chopped raisins.
Pour into 3 creased bread pan and
bake in slow oven stout fifty
minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
INFORMATION FOR ALL READERS OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

Each reader of the State Journal is Of
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 immediate
touch with all the great resources Of the
United States government.
1t can answer practically any question
you want to ask, butt cannot give ad-
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 1t. -
Keep in touch with your government
during these trying times. 1t can help
you in q thousand ways If your wants are
only made known.
The State Journal pays for this splen did
service in order that every one of Its read
ers may take free advantage of it. You
are welcome to use it as often as you like.
Write your request briefly, sign your
name and address plainly, enclose a Scent
stamp for return postage, and address the
TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL INFORMA-
ZION BUREAU.
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ton, ID. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

and it was evident that each of them
was going somewhere and knew it.
The visitor returned his gaze to in
side the car and listened for a mo-
ment to conversations He heard the
words production" application for
field service" new ordnance models IS
spring drive" voluntary induction"
and Overseas"
, He found himself being squeezed
into an uncomfortable corner. - AL
ready the car had taken on three
times its normal capacity. In his own
town such conditions would have been
intolerable; but here there was no
complaint. Above it all he heard the
shepherding voice Of the youthful
conductor
Hop up there. C'mon. Les co."
What is this new Washington
What will be the Washington of to-
morrow? No one can foreteil-except
that 1t will be bigger. greater. quick
ened with q new vigor and imhued
with a new determination. It will
never be cosmopolitan; but 1t will
never again be a. limbo for foreign at
taches.
The SOUL of the new Washington
will be that of the youth who has
tested his manhood and found 1t
proved. And in that. too. it will re-
fleet the soul" of America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
PATRIOTISM AND PROFIT.

The patriotism which now prompts
everybody to buy liberty bonds later
will turn into profit. Bonds of for
mer issue. except the s1ks, are selling
at = small discount but nobody is hes
itating about buying those of the
fourth loan on that account
The present discount is a mere in
cident of neglect to care for the mar
ket After peace the market will care
for itself.
After every great war good govern
ment bonds of the belligerents have
risen to a premium high premium
In some cases. In our Civil war. our
government bonds were issued and
sold at a discount, and sank to a low
er discount. but after the war gradual
ly rose until the 4 per cents, into
which they were converted, finally
sold as high as 1873.
Every liberty bond issued or to he
issued will. after the war, rise to 4
substantial premium.
Every buyer now is buying into an
obligation which pays unusual inter-
est considering the security-consid-
ering that it is the prime bond of the
world today-and a bond which is
sure eventually to rise to prices far
above the sum at which it is now Of
fered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am twen-
ty-two years old and am engaged
to a soldier who is going to France
soon. He wants me to marry him
and I have almost consented, but my
parents keep me back because they
object SO much. They are the best
made my home SO happy that I do
not wish to disobey them if can help
1t. My fiance says he knows he will!
come back safe if he only has The love
OF a wife to protect him. Since he
feels this way it breaks my heart to
refuse to crafty his wish when he is
rlsking his life for US back here.
Do you think it would be wrong
to marry him in spite of the wishes
OF my mother and father.
l would continue to live at home
ana to earn my own living as I have
been doing for almost three years.
Ask your finance to wait for YOU to
marry him until he returnsIfrom war.
He can take your love with him
whether 1t Is the love of a sweetheart
or the love of a wife. Since you ex-
pect to make your home with your
parents you should respect their
wishes. I. too, think it would b very
unwise to marry now.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: have a
boy friend with whom I am very
much in love. I have always let him
KISS me good night ever since he told
me he loved me.
He has called several times lately
and has not even tried to kiss me.
This has worried me very mueh.
Please tell me if I should ask him
10 90 SO? He is not q seldier;
Do not ask him to kiss you and do
not ask why he does not. 1t will be
more tactful to let him have his own
way and simply be platonie friends.
cause he does not love you enough for
marriage, it would be a mistake to
try to make him kiss you. There is =
great chance that he will love you
again II YOU are tactful and do not
seem too eager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

Money to keep the war going and
that will bring ultimate victory and
unconditional surrender comes from
the people. The government has prac-
tically no funds except what it has al
ready borrowed. The greater part of
the money of the country is in the
hands of the people-the millions of
our workers and farmers and small
tradesmen everywhere. They are the
ones who must supply the govern
ment with the bulk of this six billion
dollars now asked for. and with the
many more billions which must still
later on be provided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
GLOBE SIGHTS
rFrom the Atehison Globe-Y

Germany, which always dotted on
nilitarism, is getting 1t now
Every married man Ia slave to
something.
No man lives consistently these days
IL he has the dyspepsia
An Atchison young man 10 such q
nuisance that he is called ".Cootie."
We are/fuclined to waste too much
powder when the enemy il not in
sight.
Necessity will make the dumbest
man eloquent When q dog gets hun
cry, he can as good as talk.
Nearly every man has q grievance
against his wife because she doesn't
say oftener that he Is oyerweyked.
What has become of the old-fash-
Toned sporting page that proved in
teresting?
The kaiser who hopes for a place in
the sun will soon land in = place just
as hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY Z. MOULTON

4 Memory.
oh, what has become of the old-fashioned
Who used to crate in the old-fashionsd
And argue and gossip and "chaw his
And white his shavings ALI over the
floor?
Wen hear him no more in those arguments
A memory now is this pleasant old
He stopped telling how Foch could cir
He's shaved OF his whiskers and started
for camp.
spicuous figure in the United States
senate.
B. c. or A. D.?
All incomes over $1,000, 600 a year
will. under the new schedule, be taxed
rs sper cent. This will be q great
hardship on -o.u1nn writer's.
Ever since 181 he has been a con-
Cheerful thought: Maybe those
boys mingle with us often.
Be careful what you say. Like as
next table. Don't let him hear all you
know about the war.
We are learning much from the
draft-even. how to put some of our
creditors into a deferred classification.
Scientific barbarian is not effi-
cheney.
The feeling in Austria against EN-
peror Charles is very bitter.
The other day a man ran behind the
rulers carriage and yelled. '.Fie, he!"
says a report.
We could have thought OF some
thing worse than that to yeIk if we
were very angry. But then, it may be
a severe remark in Austrian.
The Germans are trying to make
the world safe for hypocrisy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
A PLAIN PUBLIC DUTY,

The interest of the people of Kan
sas in the war and the fourth liberty
loan should not cause them to over
look the importance of two amend
ments to the state constitution which
are to be passed upon by the voters in
November. The amendment of great
est importance to the state is the one
which provides for a permanent tax
levy in support of the public educa-
tional institutions. 1t reads:
The legislature may levy a per-
manent tax for the use and benefit
OF the state educational institutions
and apportion among and appropri-
ate the same to the several institu-
lions. which levy, apportionment
and appropriation shall continue
until changed by statute. Nothing
herein contained shall prevent such
further appropriation by the 1egis-
lature as may be deemed necessary
from time to time for the needs of
said state educational institutions.
The design of the amendment is to
provide adequate funds for the sup
port of our state colleges and the uni
versity and to remove them from the
influence of politics and log rolling.
The advisabiIity of voting for it must
be apparent to every thoughtful man
and woman who has the best interest
of these institutions at heart and feels
3 pride in their progress and high
standing.
Time and again during legislative
sessions have Kansans seen the edu-
cationa1 appropriation bill pulled here
and hauled there by conflicting pri-
waite and local interests to the shame
and disgrace of the state. Frequently
some Of these institutions have been
left in a crippled condition while 9TH
ers have been unduly favored. BY
voting for this amendment the peo-
pie can put stop to the practice and
place the cherished schools of this
state on business basis as well as on
one of equality and without mourning
any additional expense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
HELP IN SAVING PAPER

The war industries board has de-
claredsthat we must all save paper.
that the production is only about so
per cent of the requirements for war
industries; that We must stop using
many grades of paper in order that
paper making machines may manu-
facture paper which is required to
move food and clothing to France.
Profligate use of paper has been alb
normally stimulated.
Curb the appetite for wasting paper.
Every bit of wrapping paper that
you save, every bit of paper that you
save, saves coal, labor. chemicals and
emphasizes your patriotism.
Your grocer does not want to Of
fend you. You must ask him not to
wrap up package goods. Take a shop
ping bag or basket with you
Your merchant does not want to Of
fend you. Don't ask him to wrap up
small purchases. Have some war
pride and carry your package home,
unwrapped with extra wrapping pa
per or let him deliver it simply tied
in with a string.
Your furniture man does not want
to offend you. Ask him to use bur-
lap and cloths in delivering furniture
to you. He can use them over again.
Your hardware man does not want
to offend you. Ask him to deliver
hardware without wrapping or take
it home with you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From he eoinnns 4
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

October 8. l6oo.
The Hall 3 O.DouaId Lithogrsphins c..
OF Topeka. has leased the entire upper floeS
and additional quarters In the west bace-
ment OF the handsome Thaeher block and
VIII thus virtually occupy the whole build.
lag,
The Saturday Night club will meet THE
evening Ut the Office Of Frank Foster. L.
= ferIy WI read paper on Lew Wei
Charles Titus, one Of the high school
boys, WOE the prise a. the prettiest baby
az baby show when he Wss less than Z
year old.
j, T. Lagerstrom - building a $500
residence on lots ~ and <tS Tyler street.
Mrs J. B. Kline and son George have
returned home. havinS spent the summer
IN Boston and at the seashore, They also
stopped q month in Chicago.
Mrs Russell Barber Mrs. W. r. Carey
and Mrs.. Willis left for the Worlds fair
today
Nv. and Mrs. 8. n Wood will leave ~
morrow for the Worlds faiE.>
NJ. and Mrs c. c. Nicholson are visitins
Nj. Niehoisea's psrests at Dc Sofa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

who had FALLEN overheard from q
United States ship.
At the time the accident occurred.
Lieutenant Shirk was on the prom
enade deck, q distance Of thirty feet
above the water. but Immediately upon
hearing the cry imam overheard" he
Owed from the deck. Stunned by his
fall into the water, the soldier was
helpless. Despite q swift tide which
carried them q third Of a mile before
a Hfeboat reached them. Lieutenant
Shrik succeeded in supporting the sol.
der on the surface. During this time
the soldier twice released his hold
upon the life preserver. which neces-
STATED Lieutenant Shirk diving for
him again. At one time he was pain
fully struck by the man he was rescu-
ing. but he managed to told the SOL
der until a lifeboat arrived.
Secretary Daniels has officially COM
mended Lieutenant Shirk and has
recommended to the secretary Of the
treasury that a gold ife-saving medal
be awarded him.
Lieutenant Shirk was appointed a
lieutenant in the naval reserve force
in May, 1918. His wife, Mrs. Mary e.
shrik, resides in Richmond. Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

increased fares outside of a certain
central zone. According to the calcu-
lation, up to September Is, 270 in
creases in fares had been granted. of
which "a have been granted since
July 1. 1918. 1t further states that
about one-quarter of the urban popu-
lation of the country. or about IL, 000.-
600 out of about 100000 people. are
now paying more than the standard
scent fare for street car service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

Now that General Ailenby's army
has reached Damascus, we may ex-
pect soon to hear from General Mar
shall over in the vicinity of Mosul.
The movements of the two forces in
dictate future conveyance at Aleppo.
But the Turk may take his cue from
the Bulgar and not wait for this. Bull
garia has marked the trail to peace
and sooner or later all the Teutonic
allies must follow it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

In buying liberty bonds we are max
ing it possible for civilization to beat
back barbarism. for the civilized ma
lions to punish the murderers. the
outragers. the managers of babies, the
highwaymen. the hooters. the freeboot-
ers. the destroyers of temples, the
wreckers of cities, the bully" of the
world. the only people who glory in
war as holy thing and preach fright
1ulness as a duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

=
The Topeka Railway company is
asking for an increase in fares to s
cents. Street car fare is about the
only thing that has not advanced in
cost in Topeka. Probably there will
be no serious objection on the part
of any considerable number of pa
irons TO paying the company a just
price for its service, which measures
up we'll with that of other cities. The
American Electric Railway association
complies continuous tabulation of
increases in railway fares. which up to
a recent date shows that 8 cities now
have Decent fare. 80 cities now have
a 7-cent fare. over 100 cities have
scent fare, and there are other sit
uations where a 5-cent fare exists
with additional charge for transfers or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

When we are asked by the govern
ment to deny ourselves certain arti-
cles OF food we comply at once. Why
do We hesitate and procrastinate
when we are asked for money? The
appeal for subscriptions to the fourth
liberty loan is meant for everybody
just as much as is the appeal to cut
down on the consumption of sugar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

Isn't 1t about time to remove the
censorship from the letters coming
from lover there?" The Huns seem
to know where our men are now. At
least they are gaining the information
rapidlv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05
A HERO EVERY DAY
Brave Deeds OF men In
Americas Fighting Service

Lieut.. Ebert Walker shirk, United
States naval reserve force, has been
officially commended for daring and
courageous action. A report from the
commander of United States naval
aviation forces. foreign service, gives
the details of Lieutenant Shirk'a heroic
action in rescuing a Belgian soldier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

Twenty years ago we took Porto
Rico and the Philippines from Spain.
Now we are taking the influenza.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-05

There seems to be considerable
draft in this ''flu"
The Washington times., 1918-12-19
TO SUBMIT BILL FOR
BIC NAVY INCREASE

In line with the Navy General
Boards policy OF a navy second to
none in the world" a bill will be sub
mitted today in the House Navy Affairs
Committee by Capt. H. tanning, Of the
Bureau OF Navigation, providing for an
increase in the active personnel Of the
navy from $1,000 to 10000 men.
The bill divides the increased per-
sonnet as follows: 175,000 enlisted
men, 1900 apprentice seamen and fire.
men, Z 900 men in trade schools under
training. and 5000 for the Naval Fly
ing Corps.
This large sea force will continue to
receive war pay. IL the committee acts
favorably. Secretary Daniels has writ
ten the committee urging that the nay
OF the navy personnel remain on the
present war basis.
Men who were taken from civil life
and given temporary commissions in
the navy ranks will be allowed to re-
tain their commissions after passing
an examination. II another bill prepared
in Captain Lanning's office Is passed.
It is estimated there are 5000 such off,
GERS in the navy today.