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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.

Q. What is the composition Of soft
A; According TO investigations carried n,,r.
istry, practically all bottled soft drinks
contain water. fInvor, sweetening. and
ene on more ~ the following ingreients
Color, such as caramel or burnt sugar;
acid usually citric found in lemons, or
such as red pepper. cinnamon, allsPice,
o. has the 10th infantry regiment been
e' T 8s f 1s4ih f infantry go rqsimeat has
turned to the United States aud is located
at Camp Dix. n j., at the present time.
Q, What is the longest canal In the
A. The grand Canal of China. This
canal Is one thousand miles long, extend
Ing from Hong Kong to Picking. 1t Is bout
900 years old. and has become partially
filled with mud from the overflow OF the
Yellow river; but is still a busy water
way. II IL now to be dredged and i'm
proved by American engineers.
O. What Is the present sunlber Of mem
bers in the house 81 representatives &C. a.
A There are 455 Representatives. two
delegates from territories. and three rest
dent commissioners from fnsular possess
sions
Q. Where should soldier write who
has received only ~ cents mileage and
who is entitled to cents miiage under
the new law. to obtain the additional mile
A. All such applications for additional
mileage should be addressed To the audi
tor Of the war department, Washington.
ANY reader Of The State Journal who
wants the farts ON any subject can secure
state Journal j. formation Rureau. Frederic
J. Haskin. director. Washington. ID. G.
three cent stamp for return postage An
inquiries are confidential. the replies keinf
sent direct to eaeh 1s<tsi<ss1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
MY HUSBAND AND |
BY JANE PHELPS

as well tell you all, now that / have
commenced. In this perhaps 1 am at
fault. They say that Neil and these
rich men, coarse. vulgar men, with
nothing to recommend them but
money, go to a certain woman's house,
drink and gamble, then put money
into these schemes of Neirs. 1 know
1t isn't true, not as they tell 1t, but L
cannot disprove it,
You said. you were perhaps to
blame. What did you mean"
Il refused to entertain these men.
Men like that Mr.. Scott. Neil brought
them home, and was so disguised
with them I told him I would not en-
terrain them here. That he must take
them to some club or restaurant"
yet l am common man and you
receive me-"
compare yourself with the men I have
reference to. You are a gentleman in
every sense of the word. A true gen.
tleman. They are Doors"
Thank you. but really do not de-
serve all you say. 1 would often en-
barrass you, any society woman. by
my ignorance of the social code of
manners"
"But You are not common, vulgar,
don't you seer" 1 spoke excitedly. 1
was distressed that I had mentioned
anything about these western men,
many of whom he knew, and so per-
haps hurt him.
Suppose we forget me. and get
back to our subject. Who told you
these things? Any one of promi-
nence?"
Yes. one of them a woman friend,
one of the smart set, yet a broad
minded. kind-hearted woman who
would not repeat silly gossip for the
world. She wanted to warn-to help
''Um!-in what way?"
why you see 1 had planned to give
some social affairs. just small ones at
first, to be followed by larger ones
later She told me people wouldn't
come" my voice trembled on the last
word. He laid his strong warm hand
over mine as he replied:
Il begin to see why you were so dis
tressed. Now tell me all. 1 cannot
help you unless L know just what you
are up against"
Just then the telephone rang. 1 an
swered. 1t was Neil.
Don't wait for dinner. A lot of fell
lows are in town. and I have to dine
with them" 1 tried to reply, but re-
ceived no answer. Neil once more had
hung up.
(Tomorrow-A full confession
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
DINNER STORIES

The captain of the s. S. Piffle
listened patiently to a passengers ac-
count of his shooting abilities, then
he quietly remarked:
81 don't think you could hit this
bottle at twenty yards, placed on the
taffrail, while the ship is heaving like
this
''It would be only child's play" said
the passenger.
well. I'll bet you a dollar Sou
don't hit it three times out of six
Its a wager. Come along"
The bottle was placed in position.
Crack! The passenger hit it and it
disappeared in fragments into the sea.
"Trot out another one," said the
marksman.
mot at all. The conditions were
that you hit that one three times out
of six. Five shots more"
The young housewife, looking very
pretty in big green overall, was
cleaning out the pantry cupboard.
"Qick," she called to her young hus-
band, who was smoking in the spic
and span little drawing room, "I want
you to bring me a mousetrap home to-
morrow"
But. angel" cried the young man,
II brought you one home only yester-
day"
az know. pet" called back the young
bride, but that one has a mouse in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

Charles Nicholson says that as soon
as he returns from Europe President
Wilson will make formal announce
ment that under no circumstances will
he run again for the presidency. But
until The convention. declares the New
York journal, meets Mr.. Wilson can
not possibly know whether he will run
or rot. He is not the sort of man to
make up his mind. unalterably, not
knowing what wicked things the poll
ticiane will plan and do between now
and the time of that convention. Will
sons administration, Wilson's war.
Wilson's peace treaty. and many other
Wilson things will be the issues of
the campaign. Whom, besides him
self. can he trust to make the Wilson
fight, on the Wilson issues? He may
firmly intend not to run now. But
after year OF attack he may be COM
PEELED to say: "welI IL that is how
you all feel about it. 1 WILL run, and
show YOU"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

municipal opera house, which is an
institution of so many of its cities. In
Italy, it is frequently asserted, any
American student who can afford to
pay the price, can make his debut in
one of it's opera houses. In Germany
and in France, pupils also have the
advantage of a hearing before an au-
dience in some of the small houses.
Here there is nothing of the kind. An
American singer or pianist must go to
Europe for a preliminary try-out on
the or ratio stage before an Ameri-
can impresario will accept him, I'M
less. as in a few instances, his work is
so finished as to leave no doubt as to
the result.
Last year, bill was introduced into
congress establishing a natioal conser-
vatory of music, but nothing further
has ever ben heard of it. Such a
conservatory would afford the must
cal student an opportunity to prove
his talent, as well as to develop it. A
wealthy nation such as this, capable
of spending billions to wage a war,
could easily support one. In fact the
millions spent by American students
abroad would more than pay for it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

President Wilson before writing his
message to the congress which assem-
bIed in extraordinary session on Mon
day. appears to have taken stock of
public sentiment. and especially that
prevailing among the Republicans,
who now ARE. in control of national
legislation. With a probable exception
as regards prohibition, his recommen-
dations are mostly in line with popu-
lar thought.
The feature of the message which
probably will meet with most general
approval is that which deals with gov
eminent operation of railroads and
wire lines. On this subject the presi-
dent lets it be known that his admin
istraGon is thru with the whole bust
ness and that the properties will be re-
turned to their owners by the end of
the year.
Scarcely less popular will prove to
be the presidents recommendation
that the taxes on retail sales be abol-
ished. The public and probably the
Republican majority will agree with
his view that these taxes are an I'M
necessary bUr den. AS regards a re-
duction of taxes on excess profits there
is a chance for a fight, if any effort to
reduce tho rate shall be made.
The most surprising feature of the
message is the presidents reversal of
himself and of the time honored faith
of his party in recommending a pro-
tective tariff for the safeguarding of
American industries from foreign COM
petition. For a half century or more
the Democrats, in season and out, have
stood for a tariff for revenue only"
as against a tariff for protection, and
held that all tariff charges are paid
by the American consumer. 1t may be
that Mr.. Wilson saw what was coming
and desired to beat the opposition
to it..
With the almost certain knowl-
edge that the suffrage amendment will
be adopted at the present session he
also has lent the measure the weight
Of his endorsement.
On the subject OF the peace treaty
and the league of nations the presi-
dents attitude seems to be that the
less said the better but nothing is like
ly to stop the flood of oratory which
is ready to be let loose in the halls of
congress, especially in the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
MONEY.

MONEY.
The main diffrents between the
people that have money and the pee
pie that haven't is that the people
that haven't eny wunt some vile the
people that have some wunt more.
This proves that enybody can be dis
satisfied.
There is cheef ways of getting
money-ferst, having it left to you,
End, working for it, and Bird, finding
1t, the therd being the most cheerful.
If man drops a sent and can't find
it rite away he keeps on going, think
ing, Q well, its ony sent, watts a
sent ?-nuthing. But if he finds a
sent that sumbody elts lost he looks
at the date on it and puts it in his
pockit and thinks he's crate and tells
people about it all day. This proves
that sumthing fer nuthing don't haff
to be werth enything to be appre-
ciated.
People would rather give money
away than lose it, ony they seldim
do.
Having money in your pockit gives
you one of the most important feel
ings there is. and the more you have
the more you appreciate yourself. II
you wawk past a candy store with 2
sents in your pockit 1t gives you more
Enjoyment that II you wawked all the
way thru the store with nuthing in
your pockit but string and air and
buttons and things.
A millionaire is no better than eny-
body elts, but he. feels better.
A sent and doller gold peece
are about the same size. This proves
you mussent he discouraged if people
don't Appreciate you at the fefs
giants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

whose mind may also be Influenced.
tho not bent. You have a right to
whatever you think-whether right or
wrong. II you think you are right
then, to yourself. you are right. tho
to everyone else you may be wrong.
Thinking that I am right today may
prove that am wrong tomorrow, but
and be honest. / am not going to let
my mind bend.
A child can change my viewpoint
and 1 would be grateful to the child.
but I would not. for the sake OF con-
forrnity. have the greatest mind in the
world bend my opinion.
A flexible mind is good. but do not
cultivate a Bending Mind-one that
does not know how to stand straight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
THE IMPENDING MIND.

Out Of Nature We secure some of
our most wonderful and fascinating
lessons.
1 love to watch trees in a storm. 1t
thrills me to see these great children
of nature bend and sway before the
wind. But as soon as the storm is
over they stand their own straight
selves again.
A man may have tremendous pres
sure put upon his mind and character.
Outside influences may sway you for a
time-yet the strong mind does not
bend.
But the Unbending Mind il not the
Stubborn Mind The tree is not stub
born to the wind. It's adaptable. And
so it Is true in the instance of the man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

Another instance of the effect of
federal interference with prices is az
forded by the silver market. Bar silver
last week advanced to $1.19%, the
maximum in nearly thirty years. The
quotation was preceded by a London
cable. which reported advance in the
English market to $1.21, the highest
price quoted in London since 1877.
Silver has been advancing steadily
since the federal reserve board re-
moved the export restrictions on the
metal. which fixed the price at $1.01 u
by agreement with the British gov
ernment in 1917. The price reached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST
Baked Prunes Cereal and Cream
Broiled Bacon
WaffleS Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cream Of Lettuce Soup
Hard Rolls Sliced Tomatoes
Tapioca Pudding Coffee.
DINNER.
Clear Tomato Soup
Celery ScallionS
Meat Balls
Baked Potatoes Dreamed Onions
Lettuce
Apple Pie Coffee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
DOROTHY DIX TALKS
By DOROTHY DIX
Worlds Highest Paid woman Writer.

Did YOU ever think that the most
deadly of all the domestic vices Is
curiosity?
1t is just plain, vulgar. peeklng,
prying that makes husbands and
wives get On each others nerves. thas
separates parents and children, ana
that causes brothers and sisters 10
live as far apart as they can.
1t is when we get to the place Where
we can no longer endure being put
thru the daily catechism of Where
have YOU been? What did you do?
Whom did you seee What did you say
to them? What did they say to you?
Why did you do it?' And so on
: ad infinitum, that we pack our trunk
and flee to the uttermost parts or the
earth where no one knows us wen
enough to ask US any questions, or
else we commit murder upon the per
sons of those nearest and dearest to
US. :,
We speak of the privacy of home"
Heaven knows why, for home is the
one place where the spotlight of pub
LEFTY is turned continually upon our
every act, and thought and deed. 1t
is only in the family circle that we
are stripped of every wisp of reserve
in which we have sought to clothe
| ourselves, and our very souls stand
forth naked and ashamed.
Why, in the average home, the in
achieves even so much privacy as a
separate room to which he or she may
retire and be alone. The other MEM
bers of the family feel they have a
| perfect right to pop in and out as
/ their convenience or fancy dictates.
and that 1t is nothing less than their
duty to spy upon the conduct of one
| who has evinced such a curiosity
piquing characteristic as a desire for
solitude.
As for letters. they are common
| property in most households. Hus-
| bands and wives seem to consider that
| there is something in the maria ge
| ceremony that gives them right to
open each others mail and read
things not intended for their eyes,
and mother and father and sister. and
brother demand to know whom every
letter l.; from, and what it's about.
| even when it is from a person who is
| an utter stranger to them.
Keeping ones own counsel and re-
| framing from discussing ones own
| personal affairs is equally taboo in
the family circle. II Mary and John
don't tell at length and in detail
+, every vague plan and ambition they
| have, and don't dissect with their
parents every emotion that animates
their hearts, father and mother COM
plain bitterly that their children do
not confide in them. Also If an in-la W
does not reveal the secrets of his bust
ness, or tell what she paid for every
| thing, the balance of the family re-
gard him or her, as close mouthed,
than which there is no more unforgiv-
able crime
A~~, &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

1t is estimated that our huge war
debt can be paid in twenty-five years
by applying to the gross interest and
Sinking fund $2.17 per capita annually
out of the national income. The in
terest on a $50 liberty bond will pay
one persons share. No further rea-
son for hanging onto your bond should
be reeded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

Having sold 2OO,OOO.OOO ounces of
its silver holdings at s1.01 II an ounce,
the government removed all restric-
tions and the market price quickly
jumped to $1.19. who says we are not
an altruistic people?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21


Homemade Paint and Varnish Re-
mover-Make one quart of thick
starch and stir into it two tablespoons
concentrated I've. Apply with small
paint brush and let stand over night.
Wash thoroly with warm water and
let article become perfectly dry before
applying new finish.
A Good Floor Polish-Melt not
quite half a pound of beeswax and
pour into it one quart of turpentine:
add five cents worth of ammonia.
Mix well and use while warm. Apply
with a piece of old soft flannel and
polish with a piece of carpet.
Grease Spots-To remove grease
spots from wallpaper sprinkle a piece
of blotting paper with baking soda and
hold IL over the spot while you press
the paper with a moderately hot iron.
The blotting paper will absorb the
grease and the soda prevents injury to
the wall paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

is but 10 cents below the old coinage
value of 1929, which bore the ratio of
16 toll of gold. Existing prices prob
ably will cause a revival of the silver
mining industry turnout the mountain
regions of the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY K. MOULTON

Little Slice o. Life.
The other day a happy young man,
Connected with our office.
Took unto himself wife,
And he came down to the old dump
The next day after the ceremony
To hear what people would say.
The single men in our place
All rushed up and shook his hand
And Dalavered over him
And told him how lucky he was
To be married.
After the single boys
Had exhausted the dictionary
And 1.-The. Book of Polite Phrases
The married men filed by,
In a slow, melancholy procession.
AS the serried ranks of veterans
Shuffled up toward the bridegroom
There were tears in many eyes.
Silently they took his hand
And gaZed at him in gloom.
"Congrats," murmured one, Wool woof =
Good luck" grouched another.
Sighed third.
Finally the dean of our
Undiplomatic corps approached.
He held in his hand little decoration.
He had been married three times.
He pinned the medal on the groom.
Its Croix de Guerro," he said,
MY son won 1t in France.
But 1t goes to you-our hero.
With the cost of living where 1t is
N everything!'
Actors on the stage for years gel
stage fright" says a dramatic critic
But did you ever hear of a writer
getting typewriter fright?
Got an order from a magazine edi-
tor the other day-about six weeks
ago. Started the story every day and
up to the present moment have the
first page almost completed. The cos
in paper alone has been $21.45.
Up to date it is the poorest job Of
writing We have ever done. The old
ivory simply won't work. Typewriter
fright is very real.
The Philadelphia Undertakes are
the greatest advertisers in the world
One of them advertises in the street
cars as follows: when You Come tt
Us, You Take a Step in the Right Di.
rection."
wouldn't flop be better?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-21

1919. by the Wheeler syndi-
cate, Incl
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-03-07
PRINCESS n4DZIWILL IN KEW
City Is Hiding Place for Many Other
Refugees, Including Few
Americans.

Warsaw, March 3.-Kiev, long a GEN.
for for refugees from Moscow. is now
a haven for dish and Russian land
owners. some English governesses and
q few Americans.
Among the refugees is the aged but
energetic Princess Radziwill, mother
of eleven children, whose magnificent
estate near the village - Dialo-Cer-
KEW was pillaged and burned by
Ukrainians. with the loss of priceless
old furniture, paintings and marble
statues.
With what she managed f, to save
from her ruined home the princess es-
capped to Kiev. where she has remained
ever since.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-03-07
RHEUMATISM IS PAIN
ONLY, RUB 1T AWAY
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Stop "dosing" rheumatism.

Stop dosing" rheumatism.
It's pain only: not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub
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by the time you say Jack Robinson
out comes the rheumatic pain and dis
tress. "St. Jacobs Liniment" conquers
paint 1t is a harmless rheumatism
liniment which never disappoints and
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atica, lumbago, backache, neuralgia
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Timber up! Get a small trial bottle
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moment you'll be free from pains,
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rheumatism away.-Adv-