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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-19

affairs of the nation, so the clergy also
took a part in the temporal affairs of
their neighborhoods. But there was a
reason other than their desire for power.
The clergy had nearly all the knowledge
Of the time in their own persons. Thus
IT was inevitable that they should be
called upon for aid by those who needed
their learning. They acted as lawyers.
as the ministers of kings and sometimes
they even led armies.
BY this time the distinction between
the regular and the secular clergy had
come into full understanding. The regu-
lar clergy were those who lived together
in nlonasteries away from the world.
The secular clergy those who were
parish priests or >canons of catheirals.
The oldest monks In western Europe
were the Benedictines, followers of Ben
edict. who founded the monastic life of
Italy in the 9Th century. From them
arose other orders of monks.
But perhaps the strangest of religious
orders were the Templars. the Hos
pitallers. and later the Teutonic knights
These were military orders of priests,
who took priestly VOWS. defended the
Holy Land. and later undertook to con-
uuer the heathens of the coast OF the
Baltic.
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Answers to Health Questions

E. r. B. Q-Kindly advise me what
to do for constipation
A-Take n glassful of water every
hour, two glassfuls before meals. char
coal tablets. milk of magnesia, eat
prunes. raisins. apples. figs, dates.
oranges and other fruits at night and
between meals. Slightly warmed-not
cults. oatmeal and vigorous massage of
the abdomen should cure constipation
Keep your intestines open and active.
V. D. o-Kindly advise me what to
do for enlarged joints of the feet.
A-You should consult a chIropodist
for your condition.
MRS. C. L. NJ. Alt Is evident that
you neglected to enclose a stamped.
self-addressed envelope for advice that
is necessarily confidential.
A READER. Q-Kindly advise me
what to do for ENLARGED porch.
A-Massage the skin gently with a
little of the following strong astrinsent
that will serve to draw together the
f1abby skin which has permitted the too
wide opening of the mouths OF the
pores:
1NOb6WdleT. OunCeB
Elder flower water 800. ounces
Simple tincture benzoin.. II ounce
Tannic acid ................ 10 grains
r. E. X. Q-Kindly advise me what
to do to darken my hair.
A-Have your druggist make up a
solution of sulphate of iron and para
phenyline damn. Use this carefully
to prevent irritation of the skin which
does not often occur.
BRIDGEPORT. o-Kindly advise me
what to do for gall stones.
A-Great relief is experienced when
attacks of the disorder occur by TAX
ing hot baths. The patient should drink
copiously of water. and should take reg
ular exercises. He should avoid as much
as possible starchy and saccahartne
foods. Either sulphate or phosphate
soda salts may be used in doses OF
from one to two drains daily
"A little of the following may be
tried on alternate nights. Rub in with q
stIff-bristle brush:
Fluid extract pilocarpine l dram
Tincture of cantharides.. n dram
Tincture of capsicum dram
Quinine sulphate --......- ] dram
Rosewater- .---.-...--...-. ounce
Distilled water............ ounces
d.. HirshbeT0 t0iU dnsoer questions
for readers Of this paper on medical,
hyoienio and sanitation subjects that 0rs
of general interest. He cannot oltodvs
undertake TO prescribe or offer 0dvsce
for Individual CAGES. Where the subject
Is not of general interest letters tctH be
anslcered personally, " a stamped ard
oddressed envelope Is enclosed. address
ALL INQUIRIES to DR.. L. x. Hirsh-
berg, IN care Of this office.
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liner a bass voice growled. while far.
Their and fainter other voices shrilled and
rumbled-
tried all the other futile methods OF
Strengthening out a telephone tangle.
Finally, in despair. I hung up the re-
ceiver. waited a full minute, then took
1t of again. and at central's mechanical
query OF Number" laid the case be-
fore he'
There was a call for you just now
from Mineola." she said, but the party
rang off. Hang up your receiver and I'll
try to get them bachelor you"
Mineola! OF counsel Little Mrs. Dur
kee! But 1 wondered what message she
could have for me that would induce
Mr.. Stockbridge to break his rule. There
was no use puzzling my head about the
matter. though. 1 should know the
truth about this strange message In a
few moments.
I waited quite philosophically, there
fore, disturbed only by a rueful wonder
as to the extent of Mr.. Stockbridge' $
patience. But the ring which heralded
the return of my unknown summoner was
really a matter of only two or three
minutes, and this time there was no de-
lay.
Mrs. Graham?'' the switchboard oper-
ator's voice queried crisp1y-
At my assent, heard her say to some
one else:
'All ready. sir"
And then there came to me the sound
I had at one time feared 1 should never
hear again-Dicky's voice!
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Reinforced concrete poles are used
for a 22.0oo-volt power line six miles
long at Brentwood. California, supply
ing load of about 2soo-horsepower. The
poles are tapered beams. REINFORCED
symmetrically on two sides, and are II
feet long. II inches square at the base.
and eight inches square at the top The
spans vary from 80 to $50 feet.
Experiments with alimentary seaweed
as a substitute for oats in feeding horses
seem to prove conclusively the worth Of
the seaweed. The tests were conducted
in France under the supervision of gov
ernment veterinarians. and horses fed
with the seaweed fattened more rapidly
than those having regular rations Of
oats. The seaweed. IT is said. grows in
abundance on the Brittany coast.
Every one has observed trees that
have been followed out by ants. and 1t
Is apparent that their biting powers are
equal to working in the hardest woods.
In tunnelling. ants are expert. and au-
thent1c cases are known of their tunnel
ling under bitches and streams. Indeed.
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would be Tommy. You let go my kite
tail so can fly it!'
I'D dearly love to do as you wish.
little boy replied Fear Fire Imp Self
ishness. but as long as you refuse TO
let Tommy or any one else play with
your kite then 1 must. You're simply
calling OH me when you're acting selfish
ty.'
Let him get a Kite of his owni'' ex-
claimed Bobby GROSSLY.
And II he did have one and you
didn't. wouldn't he let you play with
him. asked Fear Fire Imp Selhshness.
certainly he would. 1t really makes
me very unhappy to have you call on
me this way. and not only does it make
Tommy unhappy, but also you yourself.
Selfishness will make any one unhappy.
I'm Selfishness, and here I am making
you unhappy. But I'm sorry!'
And I'm sorry made Tommy I'M
happy. too" laughed Bobby.
Then forgetting all about his little imp
playmate. Bobby ran after Tommy and
called him back. and when they went to
fly the kite away she leaped up anon &
the clouds. her long tail switching in
the breeze. for the little Fear Fire Imp
Selfishness had disappeared
Bobby never forgot his visit from the
Fear Fire Imp Selhshness. though he
never saw him again. for Bobby had
learned that selhshness only brings I'M
happiness.
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A DINNER gown that you may use
"A now and for afternoon wear In
summer? I think we can manage
that" said Madame Frances in answer
to a request from Mrs. Church. There's
no more striking combination than black
charmeuse satin and ecru lace. What
do you say to that for material?"
THAT sounds very promising. Ecru
combined with black has always been
so becoming to me. Besides. 1t Is very
durable and saves cleaners bills. to say
nothing of the disadvantage of having
a frock remain at the cleaners for ten
days or two weeks" remarked Mrs.
Church.
.I have a lovely bit of Point Venice
that would work up well into bodice.
Let me show it to you"
Madame brought out a broad band OF
Point Venice insertion.
.eThis is wide enough TO make
Jumper effect on the front of the blouse
On the back we will face a panel with
this lace. This panel Will snow from Ine
side front. I'll sketch the idea for you.
Madame quickly drew this sketch
which gives clear idea of the panel
back and the other details of the gown
This panel ends in long SILK fringe
that falls over the back of the draped
charneuse skirt" Madame explained.
Eyes. that's very attractive. but
wouldn't it be better to lay the ecru lace
over something light. so as to give 1t
more Transparent look? F1esh-colored
chiffon for instance?" said Mrs Church.
..Oh, not flesh color on this gown. l
should like ecru chiffon, the same shade
as the lace. An under layer OF this In
the front will give a softer look to the
lace. perhaps, and will be more trans
parent than black satin on net. Your
waist may be made OF ecru chiffon un-
der this panel, and the black charmeuse
will meet it at the sides The short
sleeves will be black" explained
Madame.
''I like that, it sounds very unusual"
said Mrs. Church.
''It is most unusual, and with your
blonde hair and fair skin 1t will be a
very striking gown" agreed Madame.
what about the skirt" inquired Mrs.
Church.
"Oh, the skirt will be draped around
your figure in a bias line. so as to lap
at the side front 1 will face this drapery
with ecru chiffon"
THAT sounds nice, because the facing
seems to show quite bit IN front where
the charmeuse shortens a trifie.''
YES" said Madame. this drapery
lifts in front to show an edging OF lace.
She then unrolled a lovely piece OF
Point Venice edging.
I'll finish your drop skirt of ecru chif-
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ODD and INTERESTING FACTS

a South American ant in said TO have
excavated a tunnel under the bed of the
Parahyba river at a place where IL 10 as
broad as the Thames at London bridge.
Spectacles were invented In Italy about
1875. They were at first very expensive.
SO were worn only by wealthy persons
or noblemen. ard SO came to be re-
sarded as a mark OF rank. The larger
the spectacles the higher the rank. and
so the glasses grew to prodigious size
There are two or three busts extant OF
Italian gentlemen wearing specs" and
in one of these cases the lenses are three
inches in diameter.
Perhaps the simplest of all devices for
protecting people from taking doses from
poison bottles by mistake. Is the sand
paper label. The actual label with usual
skull and crossbones is posted on a piece
OF sandpaper large enough to 20 all
around the bottle. so that when you
take up the bottle In the night. no mat
ter how dazed from sleep you may be.
the rough, unfamiliar feel of the sand
paper rouses you. and you recognize at
once that the bottle contains poison OF
some description. The printed label win
tell the kind Of poison In the bottle.
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Even the Dog Understand.

is
appreciation
whitening
felt the vingroom
owe Blanks yesterday!
there something
it? Why
stone looked las he hadt
wvhat the
the
your chilling
stupid misery
them with lint o satiric and biting humo.
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Little Stories of the Nations
TIMES ASTONISHING CHANGES THE
GROUPINGS OF THE EARTH'S PEOPLES.

$1,000 BY Albert Barrett Sayres 100000

WYE have seen how the feudal sys-
w tenn gradually grew into what is
one of the distinguishing institu-
tons of the Middle Ages. The story of
this period would not be complete, nor
would the picture be true without a con-
sideration of the religious influences Of
the age. For as we have seen, religious
interest was so great that the Crusades
became the main effort In the lives of
many men.
BY this time almost all of Europe was
Christian. OF the nations only Prussia,
Lithuania and the Firms and the Laps in
the far north remained heather. The
Saracens and the Moors in the south of
Spain were Mohammedans. of course.
and there were still some Mohammedans
in Sicily.
But while practically all of Europe
had become Christian, the separation
between the Eastern. or Greek. Church,
and the Western or Catholic, Church,
had become more and more pronounced.
When the 18th century had ended there
seemed no hope of a reconciliation be-
tween them. 1t was from the 18th to
the 18th centuries that the power of the
popSS Oh Rome was II It's nelRnl.
During these years 1t happened that
popes of various times followed the ex-
ample of Pope Gregory. and deposed
cmperors and kings and gave their do
mains to others. Thus the papal power
grew for a time at the expense of the
civil rulers. and at the same time the
power OF the church grew at the expense
of the national churches.
One of the reasons for this great
growth in power was the rule that was
spreading everywhere there was a
Catholic church-that the clergy might
not marry. This set the clergy apart
as a body OF men distinct and different
from all other men. and also made them
more obedient to the Pope, for none but
those willing to obey every rule were ad-
mitted to priesthood.
Much has been written depioring some
of the events of this time. but 1t must
be remembered that the popes and the
other clergy kept alive religion and learn
ing In times that were in some ways
the widest in history.
AS the popes took a hand in temporal
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within half a day. 1t was nearly always
used up within a day. The preservation
serum was only used IN seven patients.
None of the men who donated blood
was In the least Aforementioned by the
contribution of full quart. Most OF
them were keen to give much more.
A Large Increase.
This revolutionary treatment of influ-
enza-pneumonia patients with curative
human serum has been in use now only
few weeks. with most extraordinary
results.
No harm can come from the use Of
this serum. and any hospital without
some of the convalesccnt serum on cold
storage should be considered as sinful
in omissions as IL Il had no X-ray out
fit no sterilizer. or no emergency medi-
cines.
A bacteriologist. a well equipped lebo-
ratory. correct technique ana laboratory
procedure and a physician who knows
how to transfuse blood are all that ap-
pears necessary to save 81 per cent. of
pneumonia victims instead OF 80 to 90
per cent. as heretofore.
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Goodniaht
e oto1'ieN
sY &i0ne6A SLSUV
Illustrated By Grue1le
IMP sELFIsHNEss.
~ 6inneA1 SLvUv

n OBBY was busy with paper and
Is Irvine when his little friend. Tommy
came running up
Making a ldte?" he asked. Bobby
never answered. wish had one"
Make one!" exclaimed Bobby holding
It up to look at his work. "If you think
I'm going to let you play with this one
you're mistaken. cause I'm .notg'
Cant I even hold it while you give It
a start?'' asked Tommy eagerly, stoop-
ing to pick up the string.
LET that alone" cried Bobby. snatch
ing it out of his friends hands.
Tommy backed away. leaned against
the fence. then he ran on home.
Fine day for flying" unused Bobby.
ANY kite could fly in this wind. Let
him get kite of his own. That's what
did"
But with all the lovely breeze, Bobby's
kite would only go up in the air just a
little way. then drop to the ground
again.
TOO much tall laughed Bobby. but
when he went to tear off a piece he
found queer little elfin hanging on to
It with all his might.
Whore you. and where did you come
'front.' exclaimed Bobby, who could
hardly believe his eyes.
The little elin laughed while two big
tears ran down his funny little face.
I'm Fear Fire Imp Selfishness from
Out OF Sorts Landt' he cried. And
don't say you don't want me when you
invited me yourself"
II never eitherr' Bobby cried. i've
never seen you before, and, besides IL 1
wanted any one to play with me it
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Of Course IL. Haunted

built of
sister, who died alone iend
And in the haunted house with the built
of
oW
to be
poor in derious bitterness
o
1 havea a is a
1abors
Is a
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paralysis. DIR. Allen Chesney had
adopted these experiments practically
in the poliomyelitis epidemic among chill
dren two years ago.
Patients recovered from pneumonia
were bled as soon as Wasserman tests
had been made and their blood found all
right. The blood drawn was used In a
test to see il it harmonized with the new
patients blood.
Usually the blood of 10 to Is conval-
escents was thus tested and made ready
in order to have plenty of curative
serum ready for a full treatment Each
treatment was generally six tablespoon
fuls of the healed blood serum inoculated
into the pneumonia victims arm or leg
veins.
The Preparation Method.
Blood to the amount of pint or Two
was donated by each convalescent,
thankful and happy to be of such noble
service to their fellow-fighters.
About is taDlespoonfpls or nine ounces
of serum remains from a little less than
a quart of blood. The blood donated is
allowed to clot for an hour. Bacteria
logical tests are then made of 1t to insure
its freshness and purity. and 1t Is then
put on ice over night.
The serum is cleared of all foreign
particles in an electric wheel-a centri-
fugal machine-and then bottled. Three
tenths OF a per cent. of tricresol-a
creosote-carbolic-h stuff-is put into
the serum to preserve 1t IL 1t is not used
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-19
By Annie Laurie

as she chooses. Usually there is but one
flower girl. though have attended we'd
dings where there were two, and some
times q little boy is used as ring bearer
and he carries the ring on a little satin
pillow or perhaps in the heart of a rose
or some pretty fancy. There may be
any number OF bridesmaids or none at
adjust as the bride wishes.
Right now, when every one Is trying
to economic. weddings are very simple,
and. really. all you need to have at a
wedding. you know. is the bride and
groom and clergyman. but you can have
as elaborate an affair as the brides
family wishes.
Annie Laurie acfH i1elcon1e letters of
inquiry on subjects Of feminine interest
from young toon1eB readers Of this paper
and toiH reply to them IN these columns
Letters to Miss Laurie should be dd-
dressed to her, care this office.
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By Genepiepe Kemble
SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MARCH 1924.

Sundays astrological forecast is for a
very lively and interesting day. with
benefits arising from many sources of
astral influence. Old barriers will be
swept away and the path cleared for
new and important ventures resulting in
success and prosperity. Radical changes
possibly involving travel. are imminent.
and although these opportunities may
arise abruptly. under the hourishing con-
ditlons in the heavens they may be
undertaken with confidence.
Those whose birthday it is may ex-
pect hourishing year with important
changes. A child born on this day will
be enterprlsing. reliable. successful and
accomplished.
Mondays figure denotes important
changes. with possible journeys, both of
which seem very encouraging. except
ing for those in the employment of
others, These should not attempt to
change existing conditions until there
is a better astrological outlook Others
may prosper, make new friendships, and
all may expect agreeable and beneficial
conditions in their social, domestic and
affectional relations. Affairs OF the mind
and heart should thrive under this days
stellar influences better than CONNER
cial or industrial activities.
Those whose birthday 1t is may ex-
pect a year OF change or travel with
new and pleasant friendships. but they
should be careful in safeguarding their
positions. A child born on this day will
be original. inventive. artistic, intuitIve.
popular and affectionate.
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leaves will be green in two shades of
velvet"
gether In summer l can wear this
gown with a big black hat, and I'll carry
q coral parasol or one to match any of
the shades in the flowers" Mrs. Church
said.
"A vivid parasol will complete a very
decorative costume, and know you VIII
be pleased with II. I'll see that you get
IL very quickly" said Madame.
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Diary Of a Fashion Model
She Describes a Dinner Golun That May Be Used
to Advantage Later on Summer Afternoons.
By GRACE THORNCLIFFE

fon with this she said. Wont that
be frilly and feminineT'
''rd love 1t. Now what about the flow
ers see at the girdle?" inquired Mrs.
Church.
"Oh, these flowers will give a. lovely
bit of color to the gown. They're hand
made In taffeta. Some of them will be
of deep crimson, others a lighter coral,
another a blue and one a mauve. The
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thinks of her as a child. He probably
isn't at all serious about the engage
ment. for If he were he would never
think of humiliating you this way.
And, Of course, you know it is wrong
to allow a young man to show you any
affection unless you're engaged.
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Secrets of Health and Happiness
Reducing Pneumonia S Death
[ oil with Serum from Blood
BY DR.. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG
A. B., M. A.. M. D. Johns Hopkins University

w yITH human blood serum 81 seriously i'll victims
Wv of pneumonia, with complicated influenza were
triumphanty treated by It. w. R. Redden and
LtComdr. L. w. Mcclure of the United States navy
the Naval Base Hospital, Chelsea, Mass. These two
naval officers conquered the and SO of their
81 patients WE'LL hale and hearty. Until they dis
covered the method so to 60 per of the vic
Tins died. In other Words until they employed blood
medicine patients with pneumonia had less chance
of recovery than in two. They used blood serum
soldiers and sailors of the so per who had
lust recovered from the influenza pneumonia.
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
am a girl IS years old. and am
in love with a young man about 1s.
Sometimes he acts queerly toward
me. One time he acts as though he
likes me. and the next time he
doesn't.
We arc angry at present He said
he heard me say something about
him and he won't speak to me.
Now, dear Annie Laurie, I love this
young man very much. and wish to
speak to him. but don't know what
to do. Please advise me.
MARIE
n HARIE: I should think that 70,
MI would cease to care for a young
= man who was rude enough to re
fuse to speak to YOU, my dear. Surely
you cannot expect TO look forward L
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TEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

am girl IS years old, and en-
gagged to a man who is %. He tells
me he loves me. and I am the only
girl he loves. yet he goes with an
other girl. He takes her to the park
on Sunday. and 1t makes me feel
badly.
How can win his love back7
Should you kiss a boy after he has
brought you homez CUPEY-
UPEY: Here is little girl think
ing herself old enough to become
- engaged. and. of course. the man
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ADVICE TO GIRLS

much happiness with man OF SUCH
peculiar disposition.
Don't you think 1t would be better to
put him out of your thoughts entirely
and try to make friends with young men
and women who would be more con-
genial?
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WINIFRED BLACK
M ISoUE Haunted Houses
Copyright by Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
.HERE," said the woman who believes In signs,

I HERE" said the woman who believes In signs,
lit does look haunted doesn't it?"
looked up from the timid green of the new
grass, to the clear brown of the little runaway
brook that talking the top of its voice. telling
all who would listen that spring had really come up
to the top of the windswept HILL where the Haunted
House stood.
Tall gaunt, lonely, the windows shuttered-they
looked like haggard eyes closed in death-the neg
lected porches, the ragged bushes along the walks
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Yes said 1 is"
of
For the who built
j