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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
Little Stories of the Nations
TINES ASTONISHING CHANGES IN THE
GROUPINGS OF EARTHS PEOPLES.
HouU the ScondinaDians Rose o Their Greatest p.
'-''''-'-'-''- BY Albert Barrett Sayres -.-'-'-"-

other nations we have considered. gained
their Christianity from the west This
is why they are all either Roman
Catholics or Protestants.
But the Russians, like the Bulgariaps,
got their Christianity from Constanti-
nople. and so they became part of the
eastern. or what is now called the Greek
church. To this day the Russians are
the only great people of Europe that re-
main in 1.-The communion of the east
having nothing to do with the Chris
tianity of Rome or with the reformed CT
Protestant churches
We have now considered the rise of
every great nation of Europe from its
earliest beginning. In our next little
story We must see how the Papal power
rose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
Queer Lack of Understanding

Oh there is met a The
Work Bazaar last fall He
French
the
either for that matter
The French
himself somebody
Workers Campaign by they believe
him
would be nice her husband when
easier him. believe
said
a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
By Annie Laurie
NEAR ANNIE LAURIE;

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE.
am a young man 20 years of
age. and am in love with a young
lady one year my Junior. We have
been going with each other for the
past three years She left for college
about three months ago, and as yet
have never heard from her
Now, dear Annie Laurie, tell me
what ] shall do? can easily get
her address. SO would you advise me
to do so and write her a good.
friendly letter. or do you think she In
worth whiie7 ! really do think she
should have at least sent me a card,
don't you? Ar K.
n r. X: It does seem strange thai
~ the young woman should act in
such a manner. but probably che
that she has written you and the letter
has gone astray. as letters sometimes
do II / were you I should write and
tell her that you miss her. and ask her
why she hasn't written. Then you will
at least have the satisfaction OF know
ing that you did what you could before
ending the friendship But / hope she
has written you even before you read
this
Annie Laurie 4ciH tceIco1ne letters Of
inquiry on subjeets Of feminine interest
from young tcorzeH readers Of This pnpeT.
and tciI reply 70 them ia these columns
Letters TO Miss Laurie should be dd-
dressed to her, care this office.
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Suits Out of One.

meuse. ] put on the gray suit and the
navy blue vest. because this color con-
trast OF navy and gray Is always so
lovely
When I stepped out in this suit Mrs.
Gerard exclaimed:
Now that's Just exactly what ] want
But as lovely as the color scheme is. I
think I will choose navy blue because
it's more durable and I'll have an old
gold vest
There are three separate vests for
this suit. Mrs. Gerard" volunteered.
''Threep' she exclaimed Truly my
cup runneth over. In that case I'll have
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Sood{N!q6t
4 StofiaA
Hs ea--ASA Sa-'-'
Illustrated By GruelEe
BOBBY AND THE WITCH OF
THE RUBBER TREE. --s-
illustrated By GruelIe

- OBBY gathered up the baby's rub
n Der doll and looked at it.
Wonder where rubber toys come
from. anyway" he unused to himself ?
why. don't you know" exclaimed a
tiny voice from behind him. They come
from rubber trees. of course"- and a
queer little elfn hoped out before
Bobby.
Rubber tree" laughed Bobby. who
ever heard of tree growing rubber
dolls.
mot only dolls, but rubbers that you
wear on your feet to keep your feet dry
IN rainy weather." replied Queertales,
for that was what he told Bobby his
name was why. even waterproof coats
like your daddy's come from the rubber
tree"
Bobby laughed so loudly at this that
he almost awakened the baby.
THAT must be a funny looking tree
with dolls and animals, and rubbers and
raincoats growing on its branches" he
cried.
And you've never visited the rubber
witch?' asked Queertales.
mo. I've never even heard of her be-
fore" Bobby told Queertales.
Then the queer little elhn stood on
one funny little foot and raised the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
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.G[OOSlISOI7
Rv GSn~z1>z,~ K..uhI.
BY GsneU5evs ketHbis.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MARCH "a

Sundays planetary figures are limned
for success in whatever line the ener-
gies may be hent. Jupiter, the most
powerful OF benehcs. is most powerfully
placed. prospecting and blessing all un-
dertakings with increase and gain-a
happy outcome emphasized by the con-
junction of the Lights" likewise giving
growth and progress in anything at
tempted.
Those whose birthday it is may be
assured OF gain and promotion. A child
born or this day is bound to make a sue
cess OF its life.
Monday promises some unanttcipated
change or journey, which should not
however, be essayed without cool DELHI
Grafton and discernment While the
change itself may be enforced under
good astral operations, an inimical posi-
ton of Mars might insight to a pre-
ctpitancy and haste of unamiable atti-
tude that would defeat the auspicious
purposes The influence Of Mars is tenn
pestuous and tumultuous and needs
bridling. This applies very strongly on
this day to social. domestic and affec-
tional matters. Also the impulse to
squandeF money should be curbed. Guard
against losses.
Tbese whose birthday it is may have
need for strong seif-control and discre-
ton in all directions A child born on
This day should be well disciplined and
taught thrift. amiability and humility.
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want to know how to regain their
friendship, as We are very fond of
them. POWDER and PAINT.
bOWDER and PAINT: 1t is very I'M
wise for girls of your age to accept
invitations to go riding with men
whom You have only met at parties.
Have you talked withyour parents about
this? The young man who really wants
TO be a good friend of the girl he likes
Will ask her parents to allow her to go
out with him. or will provide a chap
erone. 1t isn't that you might do any
thing wrong, my dear, but that it never
pays to give any one an opportunity to
say unkind things about you.
Don't worry about these boys. They
will not let a little thing like this spoil
friendship II they are really worth
while.
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clans. who recognize a structural. actual
foundation for nasal and olfactory all
ments that electricity in the form OF
the buzxer or interrupted current. stirs
up lazy or perverted sensory tissues
A vigorous current applied to<the
back of the neck or in the neighhorhood
OF the nostrils In not too sensitive n
part. arouses the lost or diminished ir-
rita bility If the affected sense. which
soon or late under this stimulation. re-
cuperates.
Distractions and inhammations in the
nasal chambers whether due to spurs.
polyps. congestions. large turbinates.
troublesome ethmoids or sphenoids in
fuenza. colds or other infections. may
bring about some sort of confused or
lost sensation. which electricity brings
back to normal.
Neglect to begin such treatment i'm
mediately may be the origin of
chronic. lost sense of smell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
Secrets of Health and Happiness
| How Science Remedies
Loss Of the Sense Of Smell
By DR.. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERG
A b. NJ A. M D. (Johns Hopkins University

A ROSE by any other name will smell as sweet, Is
~ a popular plattude believed implicitly by many
Yet to the person who. through a nasal infection
cold other disorder. has lost the sense OF
smell rose would yield fragrance at all.
1t is a difficult thing for normal person, much
less an abnormal one discriminate between taste and
smell The various odors and tastes are interminged
in his mind.
Loss of of taste is rare yet you hear
many persons say ct cannot taste thing Generally
they mean that their smell is temporarily lost
For odors reach the nostrs OFTEN through the pack
M he las proper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29

The MdVoan is who believes a
faithful
The
believes
of
hand into elses
There it's
struggling
I've found out just how utterly Mdvoan
children is all all
o
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w. .. ;. Q-I[indly advise me what
to do for poor circulation.
Avery slow and weak condition of
blood circulation may possibly be due
to constipation.
r. NJ Q-Kindly advise me what to do
for warts
A skilful physician should be al
lowed to rake out these epidermal weeds
in professional. not an amateurish
that little cold. heat. dryness. vinegar
or other simple domestic "hocus-pocus"
will cause them to drop off. Many. how
ever. require more radical treatment,
such as a little caustic soda. salicylic
acid. one dram to the ounce of collodion.
or the surgeons lance.
o. r. Q. Aft you will send a self
addressed, stamped envelope with your
query repeated will be glad to answer
your question.
DR.. Hirshbero toiH dnstcer questions
for readers OF this paper medical.
hp05entc and sanitation subjects that are
Of general interest. He cannot oI,oays
undertook to prescribe or offer ddUioc
for individual cases. Where the subject
Is not Of general interest letters triH be
dnswered personally, il a stamped aud
addressed envelope is enclosed Address
ALL INQUIRIES TO Dr. l.. X. HTsh-
berg, in care Of this office.
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a black one and another OF artillery
red"
Mrs Gerard ~ slender and blonde.
therefore red Isn't too conspicuous for
her type.
The model illustrated is the one Sc
Iected by Mrs. Gerard The vest IL run
With tiny cords of the material. and IL
ssued into the coat. which has four
pockets and bound button holes for its
trimming.
he hat selected 70 wear with this
suit IL small blue shape trimmed ,Efth
folded band Of blue taf1etA
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

We are two girls. II years of age.
One night at a dance two boys asked
us to go riding We refused them.
Later in the evening two other boys
asked to take us home.
On the way home we met the two
boys who asked US to go riding. Now
they are angry at us and will not
speak to US. We are sorry, and we
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
I am a girl of IS. and have two
boy friends whom I admire very
much. One is two years and the other
four years older than I. The one
who is four years older seems to love
me as well as he does his own life.
The other seems as though he cares
for me a little but he doesn't show il
so plainly, although he may deep I'm
his heart love me better. Please tell
me how I can tell how much he loves
me- I have known the younger two
or three years. and the older few
months. Please give me good advice.
LONESOME.
I ONESOME- Don't you think that
L you would be happier with young
- people nearer your own age. and
who don't think OF seriously planning
the future just yet?
really believe that you would be hap
pier without either Of these young men.
for while at least When you are old
enough really to be in love you will
have no difficulty in deciding for you
will know when the right man comes
that he is the only one in the world for
you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
"What Have You Seen ?"

why, aren't you working in the shell
factory?' I asked astonished.
IT no dere last two weeks" Katie re-
turned laconically. 1T work me by drug
store"
I'm the drug store!" I echoed mechani-
calIy. for I could think of no place In
pharmacy where Katie would fit in.
Yep" Katie assented, with one of
her ludicrous adoptions of American
isms, II help upstairs when womans
need me. help wash bottles. oder things
downstairs behind wall when drug store
mans busy
But. surely. you don't earn nearly so
much money!" protested.
But 1 get chance to hear all peoples
ask for medicines, and 1 can watch me
all time for dot old devil vomans.
know I catch her some day, and oh,
Mssis Graham
Her excitement, which with my knowl-
edge of Katie had ged to quiet by
my matter-of-fact manner, was distinct
ly rising again. This time my own
imagination caught something from her
emotion. I found myself questioning
her quickly, sharply.
What do you mean? What have you
seen? Tell me quickly!''
II always say dot old devil vomans I'D
to no things good Katie returned with
triumph in her voice. when 1 work
by you she always have so many little
bottles, never let nobody see vot in dem,
keep dem locked up all time. stingy old
FOOLS
Through all my excitement could
scarcely help smiling at Katie's resent
ment, knowing so well the girls monkey
like inquisitiveness. But 1 masked my
amusement and kept my face serious.
Indeed. with her next words there
wasn't even the semblance of a smile
left in me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

1 am here from another city I
have a young man friend at home
who seems to be devoted to me. OF
course. l do not love him. but only
liked to be in his company He has
written me twice. and 1 answered
only out of respect
A few days ago I received a letter
from a girl with whom he Is CORE
spending, I guess. stating that I had
better not write him again. and she
was coming up here soon
Please advise me what to do or say
II she should come. IN DOUBT.
TN DOUBT: II the young man wrot.
] you first it was quite proper to an
swer his letter.
Simply ignore the letter from the other
girl, and IL she should write you sec
ond time. send her a polite little note
suggesting that she take the matter VI
with the young man He probabl,
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knows nothing about 1t at all. She is
probably annoyed. that is all. / doubt
If it would be wise for you to see her
should she cali.
1t might be well to tell the young man
II you have occasion to write him again.
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sort of olfactory disturbance rms
patient is perhaps typical of many and
explains very definitely the four prim-
airy tastes as distinguished from
whole legion of odors.
A Strange Case.
The victim could recognize and per-
ceive anything that was sweet. sour.
salty or acid. yet he couldn't tell u
steak from an onion. or garlic from
nectar.
Indeed, edibles and drinks were past
all recognition so far as he was con-
cerned, although he had previously had
tho reputation of being unusually skill
full in his tastes-a veritable Lucullus or
Epicure.
Taste is commonly credited in the
popular mind with the best power OF
discrimination and fine differentiation.
1t is, after all. smell and not taste that
separates out these differences.
The sufferer was told by all sorts Of
doctors, scientists and others that he
Imagined this. that it was 'hysteri-
cal" "neurotic," psychic" and not
real
The Successful Treatment.
He was finally restored to a normal
sense of smell by means of a Faradic
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Mfssis Graham, coone home quick
I got such things to tell you.
Katie's clutch at my arm was convul-
sive, and I knew by her face and eyes
that her volatile nature was wrought
up to it's highest pitch. I hadn't seen
the girl for several weeks, and won
dered for a moment at her unfamiliar
appearance. Then 1 saw that she was
much thinner-all the rounded plump
ness had departed from her face and
figure. Evidently work in a munitions
factory and the fare of a boarding house
was not as beneficial to her as the
regime OF our home
I turned with her toward the direction
of my home before I spoke.
This is a fortunate meeting, Katie
I said. 1T has saved me going down 10
your boarding place after you
Katie flushed in embarrassed fashion.
81 glad you no co. she said. II no
dere any more. those peoples know not
tings about me-"
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9 hopelessly
Poor foolish
las dsgced herself broken
nothing Of
helpless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
The TOO Late" Time

Some day she>wil realize
heard OF Abeard Leander either
Launcelot all his
Bourgeois himself and will get
he does-but be tool
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

I would like you to suggest some
appropriate gift to give a boy friend
OF mine. I met him three months
ago while visiting in another town.
We have been CORES ponding ever
since. and I want to remember him
with gift hope you will help me
5, decide I am 70 and he is %.
A READER
A READER: Do not give presents to
"A young man unless you are en-
gagged At holidays or birthdays
send a pretty card of greeting or write
a letter. But do not send gifts.
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. ROWN HAIR: The word dear in
n the salutation of a letter has no
- meaning at all. my dear little
friend. 1t is the customary salutation,
that is ALL
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REAR ANNIE LAURIE:

Please tell me why tht word
dear should be used in addressing
a letter to an entire stranger.
BROWN HAIR
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| really good friend you are indeed
- rich. my deari But, of course,
know what you mean-you want friends
just schoolday friends with whom to
have jolly times, don't you?
I wonder If you try to be friendly? 1
wonder if you enter into the spirit of
things. if you try to be happy and to
share your happiness with others? Are
you interested in the things which go on
about you? Do you read much? Do
You always try to think kindly thoughts?
Do you try to remember the kind things
YOU hear about people and tell about
them and forget the unkind things?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
WINIFRED BLACK XBMoaUETf BEING Mid Victorian


NHERE is use, have tried to conceal It as
best L could, Mid-Victoran, I might as
= well admit my shame and Whisper glory in it,
Mid-Victorian-th is all there is to it.
What is Mid-Victorian?
will tell you. 1t is the frst cousin to the Bour-
geois and own sister to the Reactionary The Bour-
geois you know is person who saves his money and
pays his debts and stays in love with his own wife
The Reactionary is who wants to run his own
affairs in his way without having some one ap
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ADVICE TO GIRLS

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
Please tell me how 1 can become
popular with girls and boys of my
own age. 1 have only one girl friend
that is really Intimate. l am very
backward. and do not make many
friends. 1 am nearly II years old.
LONESOME ONE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
1--WE Must GET Back"

'T think and I think and 1 think after
l leave" Katie went on. AT last
no can stand it, and I get me place by
drug store. I have to wait for job, or
1 be dere before. Den watch, and one
day dot old devil vomans COON in and
ask for dot soothing syrup"
All" breathed, light suddenly flood
ing my mind.
Katie turned sharply
Volts dot you say?" she demanded
You know somthings?"
60 on, Katie" | answered quietly
Tell me all you know"
well, I hear dot mans tell her she
can no get dot soothing syrup unless
doctor say so. She mad as old vet hens
but she go away and she no COON back
till little vile ago. She have dot vot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
MY SOLDIER
HUSBAND
Adele Garrison's New Phase Of
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
What Katie Told Madge.

H-H Missis Graham. my dear
Missis Graham, coome home quick
I got such things to tell you.
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Answers to Health Questions

W. p. ). Q-Kindly advise me what
to do for poor circulation
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The Successful Treatment.

He was finally restored to a normal
sense of smell by means of a Faradic
electric treatment.
1t has been the experience of physi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29

Avery slow and weak condition of
blood circulation may possibly be due
to constipation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29

F.M Q-Kindly advise me what to do
for warts
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n oBBY gathered up the baby's rub
Der doll and looked at it.
.tWnnder mhere rIIhher TOYS CONG
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-11-06
1887 JOIN RED
CROSS AS RESULT
OF 4 DAYS. WORK

With the addition OF 274 members
to the 1919 Red Cross roll call on We'd
nesday afternoon and Thursday morn
ing. the sum total OF members for
this year has risen to 1857. Official
reports for the past "a hours and to-
tails Of the campaign thus far follow:
Knollenberg's, last report. IA men,
bers: total so far, 1879; solicitors-Mrs.
William Dudley Foulke. Mrs. Willard
Carr, Mrs. Albert Gayle, Mrs. Ray
Shiveley. Mrs. Burton Carr, Mrs. War
rem Clements.
Second National bank, 81: total 1873:
Joseph Conner.
First National bank, % members;
total, Ill; solicitors-Miss Ann Mich
olson, Miss Mary Clements. Miss Hell
en- Nicholson, Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs.
Robert Carvey.
Dickinson Trust company, IL; total
so; solicuors-Mrs. John F. Starr;
Mrs. Bryan Robbins. Miss Ruth Scott,
Mss Martha Scott, Miss Elizabeth Mar
vel.
Unon National bank, 10: total 46
members; solicitors-Mrs. Fred Carr.
Mrs. William Keisker.
Postoffice, IA; total, 1852: solicitors
Mrs. George Cunningham. Miss
Mary Williams, Miss Thelma Schil-
linser, Mrs. Mccain, Mrs. McNutt.
Pennsylvania Station-20; total 116:
solicitors, Mrs. A. c. Disher, Mrs. A.
A. Brown.
Westcott Hotel-6; total, SO; solic-
itors, Mrs. r. G. Leeds and Miss
Eleanor Seidel.
American Trust and Savings Com
pany-5; total 5.
Nusbaums-5: total s.
Headquarters-5; total 20.
Ward Reports.
Fourth ward, 48; total 311; fifth
ward, no report today, total 20; Sec
ond ward, p, total 257; sixth ward,
So, total 1856.
Miss Margaret Starr, publicity chair
man, expressed the displeasure Of the
entire corps Of campaigners with the
slack response they are getting from
the people Of Richmond and Wayne
county Thursday.
The success of the campaign must
be measured by the individual inter
est Of the people Of this community"
she pointed out. THE campaign Is
not for money. No one person has
step up and complete a quota by do
mating large sum; 1t is up to indt-
viduals to ally themselves as indi-
vidual members for the coming year"
Every real American should be
wearing the little red and white but
ton Every home should likewise be
showing its membership card"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-11-06

Indian affairs committee Of the Y. w.
c. A. OF America.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-11-06

plete offices and Laboratories. After
he has gone into the foreign mission
field the field doctors will keep in
correspondence with the medical d.
rector In New York, comforting with
him upon any illness. Often mis-
sionaries have no climatic illnesses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-11-06

day seeking citizenship papers. Judge
Charles P. Orr refused to grant them
the right OF citizan:hip. He declared
that the government had ruled that
the coal strike is illegal and added:
You cannot faithfully take the oath
OF allegiance and remain on strike
under the existing circumstances"