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The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

PERSPECTIVE.
A boxer wins few battles if he is
poor judge of distance.
1t is good deal the same with us
all If we are not able to get a clear
Perspective on a character, or an
event. or a real idea, then we lose out
on the big thing
Perspective is so much. 1t is so
great that when a big character arises
in the world the further one draws
away from it the greater it gets,
whereas a little character always
dwindles-soon to the point where you
can't see 1t any more.
Perspective has such an influence on
the working of a mans mind. If one
is able to see over the years into pro-
jects that mean something of benefit,
then the man who has this vision him
self grows.
There is a sort of character. supre-
macy among some which nothing can
erase. A lot of things might happen
and yet, because Of correct viewpoint,
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

one ofthe reasons for the continued
high prices Of manufactured articles,
now being assigned is shorter hours
of labor. The claim that as much
product can be turned out in eight
hours as in nine or ten, it is being
pointed out does not hold good when
machinery does the work and limits
the pace. The loss cannot be made
good without additional equipment,
and this is true in England and other
countries as well as here. The build
are full of orders. but allowing for
the replacements which must be made,
and for the natural expansion, it will
be several years before demand can
be overtaken by supply.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

The government is about to launch
a campaign to induce the farmers to
keep books. in order that they may
know the cost of production. When
the average farmer learns what it
costs him to produce his crops he
probably will sell his farm and quit.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

A, controversy has arisen as to who
won the war. While it may never be
settled satisfactorily to all concerned.
the fact will remain that the war
ended shortly after American soldiers
appeared in the fighting line.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

Uncle Sam is spending money less
freely than during the war period.
Treasury disbursements in June were
slightly below $500. 100000 ard there
was a cash balance on hand, June %
of s1,435.SI6.931. There still remains
approximately S1.OoO,OOo,OOO to be
paid in on the Victory loan. The time
seems near when a few Of the most
annoying taxes can be dispensed with.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

One of the first tasks that Presi-
dent Wilson should undertake now
a successor to Burleson. He need
not be particular. Anybody would
make a better postmaster general than
the present occupant of that office.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11

As a result of the increased cost of
commodities, taxes and labor and of
the shortage OF housing, rents have
risen. In most communities their rise
has been sufficient to justify building
as a safe investment.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11
DINNER STORIES

The soldier whose specially had
been sewer trenches for some months
past, was found leaning on his shovel.
What are you dreaming about
now" the non-com asked.
Il was just thinking" responded
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11
SLNIH Q1OHTSnOH
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Strawberries
Corn Flakes, Cream
Poached Eggs. Bran Mullins
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Pineapple and Cucumber Salad
Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Strawberry Gelatin
Iced Coffee and Chocolate (mixed)
DINNER.
Baked Ham. Creamed Potatoes
Spinach
Rolls Apple Jelly
Home Made Vanilla Ice Cream
Lady Baltimore Cake.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11
Receipts for a Day.


Strawberry Shortcake-One quart
berries. sugar, lard, flour, baking
powder, salt. Make rather rich bis
cult dough; roll out thin sheet; place
in tin, butter same. then place an
other cake on top and bake twenty
to twenty-five minutes. Wash, hull
and drain one quart of Strawberries
place in dish with sugar to taste. If
berries are large cut them in two, as
crushing them spoils the flavor and
berries look much nicer sliced on top.
Serve with cream or top milk.
Corn Chowder-One can corn. five
potatoes, two slices salt pork, salt and
pepper, four cups milk, one teaspoon
butter, three crackers broken fine.
Cut the pork in small pieces, put
in a kettle and cook slowly until crisp.
Do not burn. Cut the potato and
onion in small pieces. Add to the fat,
cover with water and cook until
tender. Add corn and milk and heat
to boiling point. Season with salt
and pepper. Add crackers and serve
hot.
Broiled Bass-Have the fish dealer
81 lit the bass for broiling, then wash
and pat dry with a paper napkin and
cover the cut surface of the fish with
salad oil. Place on a baking sheet
and broil in the broiler to the gas
range until nicely Drowned, then set
in the oven for five minutes to finish
cooking.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-11
PERSPECTIVE.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13
THE FLYING MACHINE

HE FLYING machine continues to be
 1 the family of vehicles by which himself from where he where he not The three machines ed out flight represent very highest of the art that constructed them They fine shape mortal skill could yet of them failed in the first $40 miles; and two others ready when they completed $40 miles, In Great tain there certain other flying machines the best kind also tuned to the finest pch which in have not been able to make start and that did start fell into the Irish
 Much the flying machine has been improved the Wright Brothers invented it, it be improved before it practical of conveyance for tances above two three hundred miles.
 The engines which these vehicles contain made exceedingly light The enormous power they deliver constantly puts them out of commission At the best of aeroplane engine is short It would the really great airshp which is predicted for the future depend upon the development of type power power plant by which either the engine may energy sent to the engine something vre than the posive force of gasoline.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13
THE WARRENTTE CONTRACT

TT0 WHAT extent has the public become familiar with
 the disgracefu of the Warrenite contracts? By this time many thoughtful though not instructed in street construction, what the Warrenite transactions
 They understand that contracts without competition; by and enormous amounts concern always and must continue to be- ob cs suspcion where the transaction of public business is involved
 public that the very attempt of the pub deal a patented pavement without com petition is a suspicious circumstance.
 The suspicion attached to such transactions is great that some public policy, by statute, patented pavements where the purchaser Is munl cpality and there is competition.
 who build roads better informed than the public that every Warrenie contract about dou price Bridgeport should pay for pavement of crushed stone and asphalt, two inches thick.
 know that cities which possess authorities who beyond public suspicion in letting pavemens specifications the Society of Munich under which standard results secured the way perfected to fair and just competition.
 When Mayor Wilson informed the Alderman last night, better Because it has stone it and better perhaps object of derisiOn multitude but he certainly did not impress road builders
 In bitumnous pavemens there main ingredients, stone cheap, asphalt which is dear. maCadam pavement stone degrees of and fineness bumnous pavement substantially the macadam pavement with the exception that the asphalt costly asphalt and the cheap stone that makes the bu pavement superior to the so-caed water bound cadam.
 the Mayor himself has for his chief argument in Warrenite contracts that it contains laughing the people, the persons who furnish ed him with that information are laughing at him.
 The situation is shameful, than it in the ginning the public numb first indignation last only mild anger
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13
Motley Crew Of Spineless
 Pawns," Is Popular Idea Of
 Aldermen, One Member Says
Hogan of the Sixth Proposes Agreements Which Will Make It Possible for Members of the Board to Know Something About the Business
 of the Board.

Alderman William H. Hogan did not content himself with an opposi- ton to Warrenite at last nights meet ing of the Board of Aldermen. When an adverse decision of the Rules Committee on a resolution he had offered some months ago calling for the announcement of all business to be done by the Common Council at a meeting at least two days before the meeting was read, the gentleman from the Sixth district jumped to his feet and in a lengthy address called upon the council to adopt the -esolu- ton.
 The resolution as introduced was as follows:
 "Resolved. That all committee re- ports and new business upon which action is desired to be taken at any meeting d6 the Common Council, must be announced to the City Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the date upon which the meeting is to be held.
 That the City Clerk be required to mail copies of these announce ments to all members of the Common Council in such form that it will be perfectly clear as to what questions, resolutions, petitions, or amendments are to be acted upon.
 That no business of any kind be acted upon under any other condi- tions except by the unanimous con sent of the aldermen present at said meeting.
 ''That these notices must be mailed hv the City Clerk to all aldermen at least one day prior to the date upon which said meeting is to be held.
 In explaining the different points in the order in which they appear on the resolution. Alderman Hogan said:
 The measure is not a party meas ure. It was not intended as a party measure but was introduced with the firm belief that everyone of you would gree that it would be a help to you IS well as to n1s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13

T feel that l am entitled to know what am going to have put up to me for my vote so that I can vote in-s telligently. We all should feel the same. The people that elected me did not put me here merely to occupy a.. chair.
 You all know the average member is a mere boob when a committee re- port is being acted upon, and to a. certain respect he expects he must be. but upon matters which he should and does know about, he should be given opportunity to investigate and to decide whether or not he is wili- ing to accept the committees report
 This is especially true of the finance committees report although I understand in the good old days d copy of the report was mailed some days in advance of the meeting.
 Ut has been suggested by one of the committee that a gentleman's agreement be entered into for the Democrats to send member to the city clerks office at 5 p. m. on the day of the meeting and that nothing be sent in or acted upon after that hour. This is a sort of a compromise but I see no reason why an alderman who does not get paid and who must attend to his business should go after this information.
 "One alderman told me that one of you gentlemen think that one of my Democratic colleagues and myself are "grandstanding' down at these meet ings but that he did not believe it. thank him. and ask that the rest of you get that idea out of your heads.
 "Gentlemen. the Board of Alder men is looked upon by the man on the street as a motley crew of spine less pawns. Let me urge you to vim dicate our good names by voting thin measure through. ''
 The measure was lost and the com 1nittee's action sanctioned on strictly party lines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13
LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS
From the Farmer, Tuesday, May 13. 1869.


 Bishop Mcfarland of the Roman Catholic Church admin sered the rite of confirmation to 16oo persons in fairfield county last week, including Whitsunday. We had the pleasure making the acquaintance of Mrs arey this morning. and she expressed highly pleased with the reception city and the very kind manner in um Her celebrated collection of figures be exhibited again this evening in the Court room.
 The widening street is progressing and when completed will make that of the pleasanest thorough fares in the city The good judgment of the City well exempfed when they gave orders improvement will be worth to the of the property much more than it costs and at the me will in
 Der of cases show the great error, when building resi- dences of setting them street Many are spoiled by not giving them sufficient yard in front.
 Some eight ten dwellings have been erected south of the new factory the east side Pembroke Lake, and more are in course of construction.
 No attention has yet been paid by proper authority to he dangerous gch in the road Pembroke grand smash up her attended by broken leg then the work will perhaps be attended town or city called upon to foot the bills
 Collins Co., of CoInsvie have recently received eighty tons of horse shoes England of which will be converted into steel Most of them size weighing four pounds each and nearly round peck measure.
 
 heavy failure took place in Wall street. York; yes terday involving million million and half dollars The event causing panic in the market SPecuang Tn gold assigned the of the explosion
 The New York World insnuates the horrible suspicion that the Quakers appointed by Grant with She two millions of dollars in their pockets to civize the ndans gen. uine broadbrims and had-bees but loI blood have assumed the garb Ephram Obadiah improper purposes
 We it stated that there deacons the town of Wehersfield than any other the Connecticut and that few days since of the well known gentlemen of that order went to the steamboat dock off the started the friend bye Deacon whereupon ten twelve persons, who stood immediately tipped their hats and responded Good bye, That does very well for story but it is equal matter of fact which took place at steamboat wharf this The boat the act of sarting and beautiful young lady to the railing kissed her hand and tended gracefully forward saying Good bye, AbmeIekt and warmly responded Good bYe We don't know who the young lady but a in such respond called As the beat passed off, ightfu sensation passed like streak of Hghning and ncontentedy said when shall meet again 2? The bewcing young lady out of hearing and answer to anxious inquiry
 
 Quite number of stores and houses broken into night NewtOwn. The thieves took hand the depot there far North Bridgeport the with it. and supposed they took the to New York track of them could be found.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13
THE POPULAR IDEA

A LDERN1AN HOGAN the Sixth, colleagues
 of the Board of Aldermen last night just they had approved the Warrene transaction picture of hem aldermen that picture to exist the public You regarded by the pubc he sad "A motley pineess Certainly the board dangerously beyond the point where it virtue Alderman Hogan has accurately formulated the mi whether his definition be bettered seen Somebody might offer first second and third prizes descriptions with the understanding Mr. Hogans phrase gets first prize unless surpassed in brevy nuPacy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13
HOME BUILDING

PN HERE IS NO higher for money of Bridgeport Say 1 ings bank than it's use to promote home building Money put out this is truly productive. To of investments to the home builder very investment he make.
 Bridgeport which has that it has half million to loan to home builders The half million will help good deal But many more millions will be needed before the unsuitable appetite for homes in Bridgeport is satisfied
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13

starring Creighton Hale and June Ca
 price. Neither will the vampire have a chance to weave her wen or evil in the production for it is es- sentially picture of the gloom dis polling variety in which shadows have no place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13

The villain of stage and screen tradition with his mischief making rnachinations and his penchant for harassing the heroine, will be among the missing in ''Oh Boy Albert Capellani''s FilmusicaI Comedy CO.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-13

Bishop Mcfarland of the Roman Church. admin 1stered the rite of confirmation persons in Fairfield county last week, including Whitsunday
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
MAYS TO BE d

Boston, Mass, July 19.-The worlc
champion Red Sox. o in seventh
place in the American League stand
ing. published today a statement thai
is signed by virtually every member
OF the team, denying that the teams
failure was due to dissention or mis-.
management. The poor showing i,
attributed in the statement to g
combination Of bad breaks. the fail.
ure Of some of the regulars to per
form up to their past standards, veal
pitching and continual bad luck on
the field" Manager Edward Bar.
row is said to have treated his play
ers in a ann that could not b.
improved upon" and the statemen,
adds that the players are in com
plete harmony with themselves and
with the manager"
Carl Mays. the star underhand
pitcher. who recently quit the team,
will be traded, according to an an.
nouncement by President Frazee. He
said that almost every team in the
league was seeking Mays. and that
deals now pending might involve two
other teams, with the Red Sox oh.
tain ns one or two pitchers.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
cHyrsM ~. ~ Hasssg

around 1t but loosely. Slowly, surely,
gaining speed with each instant he be-
gan to slip down the rope-down to
its lose swinging end from which he
must make his last drop to the rocks
upon which the %vultures he had slain
now lay.
Faster and faster grew his descent
until the friction Of the rough fibre Of
which the rope was made scorched and
blistered his hands. Yet mindless Of
the pain Of It he chung on as best he
could, knowing that the end was nov
but a few seconds away. And that he
did not give way to despair and loosen
his hold served for the moment to
save his life, for the rope In falling
over the edge had formed 4 loose knot
at its lower end, and as the descending
mans hands struck this his fall was
checked and he hung at full length
from the tip Of the rope.
For a moment he swayed there, half
dead with the nervou strain and ter
ribly shaken from 1t all. Then know
ing he must regain the length Of the
rope quickly If at all, he began jerk
ing and clutching as he strove to raise
himself hand over hand to the edge
Of the rocks so many feet above. Tired
though he was from his efforts, the
knowledge that his life was hanging
by a hair gave him renewed strength,
and foot by foot he fought his way
upward. Already he had half regain.
ed the lost ground when there appear.
ed upon the scene a malignant force
which rendered all his tremendous ef-
forts Of the last several minutes worse
than wasted.
The Spider. running up to the spot,
cast one glance at the PROSTATE form
of his confederate, then peered eau
tiously over the brink. Some yards
below he saw John fighting his way
desperately up the lariat, and with a
vicious curse the Spider arose. Then
his eyes falling upon the thin frayed
strength Of the rope which ran over
the edge. be placed his heel upon it
and grouno 1t ~savagely. And beneath
that dastard.y act it parted with q
twang and Davis with a cry went
shooting down.
(END OF FIFTH EPISODE.)
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
A Warning

FOR PROMPT RELIEF FROM
Grip, Sore Throat, Cold In Chest and
all Inflammation and Congestion.
Cream Of Mustard gives instant relief
and comfort 70 the sufferer. A
1t is far superior to mustard plas-.
tiers or any liniment on the Market
1t relives congestion. Inflammation
and pain almost instantly. It takes
the place of plasters or liniments for
colds, pains and aches. a. 1
It has produced wonderful results
with thousands afflicted with sora
throat, tonsilitis, stiff neck, neuralgia,
congestion, rheumatism, sprains, sore
muscles, bruises, colds in the chest.
bronchitis, Group, headache, lumbago,
pains and aches Of the back or joints
and chilblains. 4
Every household should have q Jar
OF Cream Of Mustard in the medicine
chest for emergency. Ask your drugs
eist; use and SOC Jars, hospital sizes
$3.50. ~
The Cream Of Mustard Co., SoutS
Nerwalk. Conn. d
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24

smile opened the DOR leading to the
living room and peered into 1t. Find
ing 1t empty, he stole within and con-
cealed himself just In time to escape
the eye Of the returning Irish woman.
So close had been his escape that the
door to Ethel's room was still NOV
ing slightly.
1.-THE door," she cried, covering her
face with her hands, by the blessid
Saints tits moving. IT'S her spirit"
Seeing his chance to escape, the her
init was quick to avail himself of it.
Slipping back into the room of the girl
he entered the closet, raised a trap in
the floor and disappeared through 1t.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24

The thirty hens entered in the eight
national egg laying contest at tn,
Missouri State Poultry Experiment
Station at Mountain Grove laid sos:
eggs during the month Of June. or al
average Of 1854 per hen. A pen o,
five Buff Leghorns from Illinois VOL
the cup for June by laying 1875 egg:
during the month.-Journal.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
CRAMBERLAIN'S TABLETS.

These tablets are intended espec-
tally for stomach troubles, bilious
ness and constipation. If you have
any troubles of this sort, give them
a trial and realize for yourself what
a first class medicine will do for you.
They only cost q quarter. ADV
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
Arkansas
Travellers

Will keep you feeling tip top.
Prevention Is so much better
than a cure. For influenza, colds,
chronic headaches, biliousness,
constipation, try Arkansas Trav.
elers. Csc a box at any drug store.
King of the movies, Traveller
Medicine Co., Joplin, Mo- ADV
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24

When the bay is suffering the dou-
BILE anliction Of hot weather and
bowel disorders. the remedy needed
is McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR. 1t re-
duces the feverish condition. corrects
the stomach and checks loosness Of
the bowels-Sold by ell dealers. Adv
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24

Kellar Jones and Jesse Hovis of
Mountain Grove have been discharged
from Uncle Sans service and return
ed home.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
THE LEADING HOG RAISERS OF
THE COUNTRY

Use B A. THOMAS HOG POWD.
Err. Make it a part of the daily diet
of your hogs, Watch them take on
fat and keep in the pink of condit.
ion. H. NJ. NORCROSS. Adv
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-24
GIVEN AWAY-Beautif

Breakfast and Dinner Sets of 81 pieces
Dishes, Bowls, Glassware, Vases, etc.
Given away for just a little of your
spare time. Send o post oard at once.
TAYLOR, 202s Main Street, Joplin, Mo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-12-18
(6ll MOVEMENT
4 NEARLY HALTED
Special Coal Train May Be
Obtained TO Rush Fuel,

Movement Of coal fsvo Oe1ahema
mlass 10 the western section OF the
oats 10 nearly st . stand siiu. due 10
. alleged shortage Of motor powss on
o. railroads, II wac announced This
uosrlns ny J, A. wbitshurst chairman
q the stats council Of detsos>
Negotiations havs been inanGuratsh
vith the corporation commission and
sAs office of the Rock Island sapsrin.
Soadcpt at N Rsna. loesins toward
ushins up one complete train OF coal
Ors 70 besir moving Into vss'~fu
Oklahoma where the fuel shortage stu.
olion continues ssrious
Report 10 council OF defense head.
Daar,srs said that one entire train of
0Nsen cars Of coal. killed tor POINTS In
- western section of ihs state and
Seutsd through Oklahoma city IL
SANDING on Q sidlnH ~ Hsivsssoo With
. prospects of immediate movement
Cars vere also reported 10 he stand
~ on tracks at McAlester. fhileyyil'e
snl other points between here and the
eeal rssisa.