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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
By MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please do
not think when you read this that
am going to bore you with a deluge of
letters. I give you my word that this
will be the last time I shall impose on
your kindness. You probably laughed
at my question as to answering my
classmate. 1 suppose l am a nut not
to have thought of that myself. You
intended 1 should be pleased with your
last answer. and of course 1 was. es-
pecially about my mother knowing. 1
have always believed that, for she told
me SO herself before she died. l was
eleven then and il seemed for a while
as tho my whole world was gone.
was such a mothers kid and not ex-
'actly fond of my dad at that time-he
seemed so big and stern.
1 am trying hard to win the good
will OF my stepmother. but see where
I'll have to earn her friendship.
unfriendly SO long. I've compromised
on mater" She doesn't mind and
dad seems satisfied.
For the first time I slipped on one
one, but it annoyed dad that 1 didn't
make my full grade. He insists I've
had my mind too much on the girls
and forbids me going with girls all
next year. Do you call that fair? I'm
simply not interested in that study and
1t is the same way with church. I've
always been made to go with the rest
every Sunday morning whether / felt
inclined or not. Is that right? Any
way, it doesn't do me much good, and
when 1 can do as I please I'll. go less
often. 1 don't mean by that that 1
don't care for church. l like to go
once in a while, especially in the eve
ming, but when do I have to go with
the folks when I had lot rather go
with some of my boy friends. 1 can't
see the whyness of it nor dads ideas
about early hours. Can you? For in
stance, when 1 go- to a school dance
(any other kind is barred from my
date siip) always have to leave long
before 1t is over so as to be in before
the scandalous hour of eleven. Well
by this time l guess you will think
have nothing but troubles
Being cocksure and fractions dads
words) has advantages anyway.
They're going to ship me off to the
coast for the summer. 1 guess they
want a rest. So in a couple of weeks
I'm off for Portland to visit a bunch
of cousins I've never seen. It's their
loss. but I'm going to make up to
them and have the time of my life.
One is an aviator back from France
and he has promised me some spins.
If I don't go I'll surely have brain
storm or something.
Wishing you as pleasant a summer
as 1 expect to have. I remain, CRATE
fully yours. BOB.
Your letters interest me immensely,
and I am sure that my readers enjoy
hearing them just as much.
Your compromise on mater is
very clever Your father probably
appreciates your stubbornness more
than he would be willing to admit.
1t was unfortunate that you should
fail in one of your studies. A boy
with your possibilities ought to be able
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
MY HUSBAND AND |
ny JANE PHELPS

Surely his life need not be a failure
because of this-mistake
When he awoke he looked unrested,
unrefreshed. His sleep had done him
little good. After breakfast we went
INTO the library, taking the Express
Tribune with us. There on the first
page was our story-part of it, soft
ened perhaps by the kind reporter,
but starkly hideous just the same. II
even spoke of arrest-as q possibility.
Now tell me-" I took the paper
from him and laid it on the table.
Please tell me all. Neil. 1t will make
no difference in my feeling for you.
and perhaps can help if 1 know"
1t was long pitiful story to which
l listened that morning. A story of
ambition SEQ inordinant that it caused
the loss of all perspective-eVen as re-
garded right and wrong. There was
one ray of hope in the story and that
was the falth Neil had pinned upon
the men who had made him their
agent-Eastern agent in disposing of
mines when no mines existed, of
shares in oil companies that had no oil
wells. That he had accepted their
word without investigation, and had
taken over their claims without look
ing them up in any way, seemed to me
would show faith in his own projects.
Little did realize how very little SYM
pathy men had for anyone who caused
them financial loss
I tried to cheer him up as best l
could, not letting him see how shocked
1 had been at his story. How hurt in
my belief in him. He was very de-
spondent. and all said seemed to
have no effect. He talked of disgrace
ing me and Robert, of taking US back
into poverty worse than we ever had
known. OF the loss of all he had
worked so hard to obtain. In all his
regret it was for us. not for himself
You are so young Neil. you will
show them you can make good even
after all this. You can make money
again. Reinstate yourself in the
world. know 1t, Neil. and you must
know IT too. You must not allow this
to crush you. A way out will be
found" Even as l said il my eyes
rested unon the word arrest" in the
paper. Suppose they sent him to jail,
Mr.. Frederick, ma'am," the maid
announced at that moment.
Tomorrow friend in need is APP
preciated.)
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sation, to which he sometimes replied.
usually with an erratic remark.
During one of these .Iear-lucid mo-
ments he heard a mans voice.
Hes got to have a doctor. and we'd
better summon that woman who ar
rived here last month. They say she's
a regular physician, altho I've always
been skeptical about the ability of
woman NJ. d. She's the only medic
around here. tho. so we'll have to
have her."
mo woman doctor tor mine"
shouted Austin. but. of course. his
words bore no weight with the others.
After weeks of struggling with the
fever. one morning Austin awoke to
find himself back in the world. He
felt weak. but otherwise no traces OF
the disease .emained with him. He
stared round in wonder at the strange
walls that surrounded him. Slowly
his memory came back: that is the
part which dealt with events up to
the time the fever had got strong
hold on him.
Strange jabbering noises outside the
window at his side attracted his at
tention and his eyes encountered
number of half naked black children
engaged in various grotesque forms Of
play.
We'll. how do you like it," said
gentle voice at the other side Of the
bed.
The woman doctor" he thought.
recalling the words he had heard
while in the throes of the fever. Turn
ing his head slowly he looked into
the pale blue eyes of Carrie Crothers.
YOU" he calculated. He was too
astonished TO articulate any further
words for a moment. but mechani-
cally he reached out his hand and took
the small one extended toward him.
''Then-then you brought me out OF
this" he finally said. You're the
lady doctort'
She smiled. captured n vagrant
strand of brown hair and replied, with
eyes sparkling in a strange way:
NO; the lady doctor is Elsie Shaw,
an elderly woman. and she brought
you out of this. But of course helped
nurse you when I could find the time.
You see I'm pretty busy
She pointed out the window:
Those black youngsters keep me
pretty we'll occupied" she went on.
You see. I'm a teacher in the mis-
sion school and they are the rising
generation"
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.

Q. Name the territories of the United
Stntes:-H NJ.
A. Alaska and Hawaii.
Q. Why is Death Valley, in California
so called A. A.
A Name is derived from the fact that
from thirst. it is one of the hottest and
driest places in the United States.
Q. How many people In the United
states die from tuberculosis every year,
A. One hundred and fifty thousand per-
sons in the United States die from tuber-
Q. What is contract marriage? Where
is it legal?-P. d.
A. Contract marriage is now the COM
monty accepted doctrine that marriage is a
civil contract requiring only the free and
intelligent consent of parties capable Of
CONTRACTING. contract Of this sort. drawn
up and signed, is a marriage in the eyes OF
the law in all the states. II needs no
ceremony or solemnization. Marriage in the
sense of the completed matrimonial en-
gaEement is unlike any other contract
known to the law. chiefly because il raI not
be terminated or dissolved by the parties
but only by the sovereign power of the
O.. Do soldiers salute properly when
they lnterject break in the downward
the cap brim :-E. r. T.
A. This snap has no proper place in the
T %iIiter There here are but two counts to the
hand to the cap and count two" brings 1t
all the way down to the thigh.
o. To whom may the origin Of the sew
Tag machine be attributed &c. Z.
A., Thomas Saint, an Englishman. obtain
ed patent for the first sewing machine in
1870 In London. The MECHANISM Of the
machine was made of wood.
(Any reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka State
Journal Infornsation Bureau. Frederic j.
Haskin, director, Washington, D. c. Give
full~name and address and enclose 2-cent
stamp for return postage. Be brief. All
Inquiries are confidential. the replies being
sent direct to each Individually
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BIZ ROY X MOULTON

Sometimes.
Jim Hanks was quite a famous lad around
the old home town. 4-..
He eornered nearly all there was of Hickey
Vile renown. --- -.
When strangers came. upon a trip, they
had to look at him.
For some one always took them round
to have a squint at Jim.
OF all the cornfed geniuses, for years he
took the bun.
They told him that he should cash in on all
the fame he'd won.
Go to the sinful city, Jim, and garner
You'll fade them highfalutin' guys. Take
our advice. We know.
boy like. you has got the edge on every
city bloke.
Go to the big town. Jim. and show them
how to take a joke"
And every day for fourteen years they
gave him this advice.
And Jim decided he would so when he had
found the price.
One day he packed the old suitcase to do
he was bid.
He said he'd show the noisy burg where
genius had been hid.
And here's thee strongest part ofit-he did,
the cuss, he cid
Germany has no circuses this sum-
mer. II is said the menageries were
all eaten up during the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

Persons who have noted the con-
tinuing deficit in the receipts from
operation of railroads
may wonder where the money goes.
The debate over the railroad admins
tration's $3.50. 100000 revolving fund
brought from Senator Pomerene of
Ohio the following record of Director
General Illness payroll: There are
now about 141, 900 more employees on
the railroad payrolls than there were
eighteen months ago." said the sena-
tor. Five officials on the staff of the
receive $50, 900 a year
each. There are two getting $4,000
each. three are getting 900 each,
two $4,000 each, and eight at $4,000
each. Then there are eleven at $780,
600 each. one at s1s,5OO. one at s1S.-
O00. one at ST. 500. six at $4,000 each.
one at $4,000. one at $4,000. one at
$4,000. four receiving $4,000 each,
one receiving $1o.s0O. enc at S1O.sOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

Muskeetoes are unpopular insecks
gardliss of sex. muskeetoe VII
bite a defenceliss baoy one minnit
and n man with a club the next. prov
ing they have neither pity nor feer.
Nobody loves a muskeetoe exsept
maybe it's mother. IL bittirfiy hiea
into a room full OF people. everybody
says G, look at the bewtihll buttir-
fly, izzent 1t sweet? VILE II a mus
keetoe flies in everybody says. Look
at that darn muskeetoe. and picks up
a rolled up newspaper to hit 4 with,
mulch t.. it's destruction if they aim
strate, wich they scnerlly don't.
The meenest trick a muskeetoe can
play on you is to buzz GROUND your
ear vile you are in bed and then
dodge and make you hit your own
ear and then bite you on the nuckle
or sumwares as il it was only per-
tending about your ear enyhow.
Wen you wake up in the morning
with a little round bump sumwares
you know a mosquito has bit you.
Wen you are all full of bumps you
know you have had a restless mite.
Lady Muskeetoes lay their eggs on
wattir. on account OF knowing by in
stinck that they will float. Wen the
young muskeetoes come out. the ferst
thing they do is swim. II they did
enything elts ferst, they would
drownd. The best way to diskur-
ridge young muskeetoes is to squert
oil on top of the wattir. being bad
for them to drink and impossible for
them to push their way out OF.
The most plezzent way 10 keep
muskeetoes away is by burning punk,
because they don't like the smell and
Won do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

Flying across the Atlantic ocean has
ceased to be a novelty. The trip has
been made by both a heavier than air
and a lighter than air machine. Since
the days when Columbus made his mi
tial voyage from Europe to America
obstacles to communication between
the two continents have disappeared
one by one. The distance has been
traverscd by surface boats, undersea
boats and air boats. Messages pass
back and forth under the water and
thru the air. There seems to be but
one thing lacking to make the con-
quest of the ocean complete and that
is the transmission of the human voice
from continent to continent. Proba-
bly, this achievement will not be long
delayed. The accomplishment of the
British dirigible RIA creates no sur
prise. No word of doubt was uttered
anywhere regarding her ability to
make the trip. The thoughtful person
must feel that it is a great privilege
to live in this age when so many
wonderful events are transpiring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
DINNER STORIES

The village was all asog. Flossie
Fiatfeet was marrying William Giles.
The church was crowded. Flossie,
looking as pale as her somewhat high
ly colored counte1ance would allow
bore up until the plain gold ring was
safely on her finger. and then, over
come, she burst into tears.
The villagers were touched. but not
anxious. All girls cry ct weddings.
s Then suddenly William Giles
screwed up his face and broke into
howls. Tears poured down his face
and dripped off his whiskers-
What's up? Hush, mani" tboss
nearest him urged But Giles con-
tinued TO howl. and at last burst out:
u Let me be, 1 feel wuss than 'er
about it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

Col. Arthur Woods, assistant Sec
rotary of war. is urging the people of
the United States to get busy with
buildings and improvements delayed
by the war in order that work may BE-
provided for discharged soldiers. He
should address one of his come-on
circulars to the government itself.
which is not doing a thing in the di-
rection Of the resumption of the pub
lie building program which was inter-
rupted by the war. Also 1t might turn
loose the railroads so that they can
resume their program of improve
ments and extensions. The govern
ment will not even '1et George do it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

and twenty three at $40. 900 each. This
makes a total of seventy-two men on
the staff of the director-general re-
ceiving salaries aggregating $1,39S,l0O.
or an average of s19,41S." In addition
to this 1t is now discovered. it is re-
ported. that thousands of government
employees outside the railroad services
have been riding all over the country
on free passes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
The proposed federal budget system

The proposed federal budget system
which has been endorsed by both po-
litical parties in their platform has re-
ceived a severe setback. 1t is now
planned to appoint a joint congress
sional committee to investigate the
subject. This probably means many
months Of delay. The most effective
known way of postponing action on
any question is to appoint a commit.
tee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Sun-Preserved Cherries-Stone two
pounds of cherries and place in the
preserving kettle and add four cups
OF sugar. Heat slowly until the sugar
is dissolved and the mixture comes to
q boil. Cook for ten minutes and then
pour on a large platter. Cover with
glass and place in the sun for four
days. The sun will plump out the
fruit and each cherry will be filled
with a luscious syrup. Fill into jars
and process as for cherry conserve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

There are big days coming to u.s."
declares Henry Ford. I'VE must get
ready for them. We must act as IL we
had the orders in our hands now. We
must begin TO organize our forces and
processes so as to achieve the most
and the best we can" Mr.. Ford al
ways has been an optimist and his sue
cess in business not only justifies his
position but makes his words worthy
of consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08


The inevitable is what you make
happen.
Things do not stumble to pass
they are brought to pass.
And every man VINO gathers the
reins of doing into his hands, firmly
holding and guiding them. gets into
the direction and moves toward the
goal which his determination resolves
upon.
The inevita BILE gets blamed for a lot
of things. When things go wrong.
people say, "Oh. well, it was bound
to come out this way"
But most things come to pass be-
cause people will them that way. II
may be unconsciously; IL may be just
the musteri. of forces within. which
one does not understand or does not
collect or master. But whatever the
cause. the inevitable comes about
largely thru personal desire
The inevitable may always be large
ly under our own control
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-08

Copyright. 1919. by the Wheeler Syndicate
Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
IN WEST END.

on a small hill about 2 blocks from car. a cottage of rooms with city water, bath and electric lights. upon lot 100 feet front, running back to the alley; street improvements in; a splendid place for a garden or chickens and yet conveniently located and priced at only $2500, on terms
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FOR SALE
corn AGE

or rooms, located within IF blocks of Fairview school: now rented untll April 1 for SIS per month; price, s1250, on terms
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FARM BARGAIN

1l6o acres, 600 acres in cultivation, all under fence and has several cross fences; r good tenant houses, large barns, 3 overflowing wells, on 2 roads leading into town, only one mile fropl town; tool sheds, silo; all land is prac- tically level; ali personal property in cluded in price; there are IS mules and horses, about 75 head of cattle, about 50 head of hogs. about 1200 bushels of corn, cotton seed, peanuts, hay; gas engines, moving machine, rakes, bind CTS, all farming implements; price S3l, ,50o; terms if desired
 Bailey-Jones R. B. & 1. Co. 221 N Fist St. Main 28.
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SOUTH HIGHLANDS.

About F block of Idlewild car, a 2-story, S-room house upon a nice elevated lot. facing south, for only s375o; reasonable terms.
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FLORIDA ORANGE GROVE, $500. Mile to railroad town over improved road, 20 acres, 175 orange trees, also grapefruit. tangerines, kumquat, peaches; S-room house. porches. over looking, bordering lake barn. store houses, etc; low price $500, part cash; il taken soon owner includes COW, hogs, mules, hens, wagons, tools, lot house. hold furniture; details page 64 Strouts catalog; also dandy 70 acres with build- ings, 800, half cash copy free. Dept. 7S5. F. A. Strout Farm Agency. Heard bldg. Jacksonville. Fla.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE 9N S. r7th st., 10 T., fine home; slate roof, corner lot, $500. 3O17 18th ave-. Noorwod. 5-r. cottage, ss25o. PHO Humboldt ave-, r., s4250. Glen Iris Park, fine 10-r. home, lot 1o5x42O, $12,0o0 1517 Allen st., QSth st. M, r., $15oo 1916 46th st., N, 5 T., modern, $1750. 915 South 18th st., g T., $4500. ZIG South 18th st., T., $2750 1511 Cotton ave, r., $1650. 3d ave, North Woodlawn, 5 r., S2250. Attractive r. bungalow, College Hill, south, s6500. A 3-apartment residence, walking dis tance, lot 5ox35o $500. 1907 17th ave, south. T., oak floors, fur mace heat, highly elevated, $550o. Ave. F and 2th st, nice 2-story, s4000. Near Ave. F, acres, 5-room house and barn, $500 Fist st., near 17th ave, south, 8 r., garage. $6OOO
 Rhodes Circle, 8 r., oak floors throughout; hot water heat; rents $55 mo-; can be bought 5000 cash, $50 month; $S750.
 LOUIE REESE & co.
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FOR SALE CHEAP

FOR SALE CHEAP 5000, 10 acres ad small house, Monte
 vallo road, near Crestlire Heights, a
 mile from city limits, beyond Coun- try club; if you want a little fat m place this spring cheap. here is yCu, chance; terms. $12,500. beautiful home near Country club. modern. S14, 900, % feet and delightful home , Iroquois street. home. S25,000 corner Cliff road and Whit taker street, beauty. Many other homes large and small fer possession soon.
 S. E. THOMPSON, AGENT. 217 N. @;st St.
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IN NORWOOD, 1ab block of car, 2-story nicely arranged 7-room house for s4S00; reasonable terms and possession April | we also have l or nice bungalows in this location, ranging from s40O0 to sS00O
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FAIRFIELD

Strictly modern architecture. 8 rooms.
 f furnace electric lights. gas. beatned ceilings. hardwood floors, large closets. ' concrete basement, with cement floor.
 s largo lot. nice lawn. close to car line; ' 500 cash. balance monthly. A. J. s Odom. office at McClure's store, cor . ner 18th and D. Phone Enslex ssA
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FARMS-110 acres in sum ter county, mile and half good town: well improved; $700o. 497 acres well improved. in Sumter county, $14,0o0: 1O77 acres extra well improved farm, Marion county, s12,500; 2500 acres best and the best equipped farm in Georgia, s150.000; 3100 acres in Twiggs county. $4o.000. W. L. Eng fish, Americus. Ga.
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SIX-ROOM MODERN HOME. Furnace heat, situated near the fair grounds; has large lot, garage and chicken house.
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A MODERN BIN Orr

A MODERN BUNGALOW. IF blocks of 18th st., &, car; elevated lot the house contains living room, 2 bed rooms. sleeping porch, dining room, kitchen and pantry; immediate posses sion and reasonable terms