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well Sit Real Still"

worms have of building their homes is
to crawl down into the ground, hll up
their bodies with the dirt, bring it up
on the outside and dump it. They SIM
ply use their bodies as baskets"
"Oh. how funny" laughed Dicky.
1--WE often seen those little piles of
dirt around tiny holes. but always
thought the ants had done it. So that's
the way Mr.. Worm does?"
Just it," replied the tiny elfn. ''Why,
If folks only knew it. worms, earth
worms. are their best friends. I've seen
great fields that were stony and hard
become rich and fine by the workings of
the earth worms. They make the earth
fine and loose by pinching it off with
their mouths. Then when they keep
placing it on top of the ground 1t soon
ed on it grows beautifully"
We'll tho very idea exclaimed
Dicky as Mr.. Worm wiggled out from
Under the stone and once more emptied
out his dirt and wiGgled back again.
IF that's the case wouldn't call them
just old. useless worms. 1 should say
we need them"
Right you are! laughed the tiny
elfn. THE earth worm. though small
and weak. has the power to help build
the world. and little boys and girls
should think twice before they step on
him. Before Dicky could blink his
eyes the little elm disappeared.
DicIy spent the biggest part of the
morning watching the busy little worker,
and when his mama called him into
the house for lunch he told her what
the elfin had told him.
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push carts moving about the grounds.
or If preferred a New England supper
may be served at stated price. The
supper should begin with a good oystor
stew. 10 be followed by a chicken pot
pic. baked beans and brown bread.
vegetable salad with old-fashioned apple
pie and pumpkin pie served with cheese
and coffee, and for those who prefer 1t.
marble cake and frozen custard.
The use of wooden plates, paper nap
kins and drinking cups and oilcloth
tablecloths or mats will make this sup
per a light and easy affair for those
who prepare it.
A special tent may be devoted to
IRA cling" always a point of interest to
country fair visitors. The racing in this
case is accomplished by duck and
hen chasing a tempting bug. which 10
kept just beyond the reach by a clever
ly manipulated fish pole.
Altogether. a fruit fair may furnish
jolly diversion in the open air for a few
hours. 1t will net tidy little sum
without causing any one to feel done"
for the fun they have had.
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By Annie Laurie

and wait" although I have many
girl friends, and I give boys just
some of my thought. but some
times it keeps one guessing how
other girls get beaux-"
SERIOUS MARY.
~ ERIoUS MARY: And that is the
way you feel about it? My dear.
little serious Mary just remember
that the best class Of merchandise re-
quires the least advertising. and that
the best-hearted girls do not secure
their beaux by what you call flirting
Make yourself worth while that
YOU will not need to SIT at home" and
wait The girls who firt or who do the
counting are not the ones who marry
most successfully. Ami the world
needs single women. you know. 1ui-e as
much as married ones II is no longer
considered queer to remain single.
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ADVICE TO GIRLS.

your temper make you miserable for the
rest of your life. young man.
I know how you feel, and it would
seem to me that if I had been in the
young woman's place 1 should have
been nearly frantic-should have longed
for your return that I might have
nursed you back to health. And 1t may
have been your friend felt the same
way. but other influences may have
been brought to bear and she may not
have been a BILE to help herself
Can't you give her the benefit of the
doubt?
OF course. chap like yourself who
nearly gave his life for our country,
will have no trouble in finding many
girls who would be only too honored by
the thought of having your love
Get the malice out of your heart. son.
and out of your mind-you'n be much
happier. l am sure.
salute YOU. and only hope for your
ultimate happiness,
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SUNDAY AND MONDAY,
OCT 1Q-20
By GeHeviepe KembIs

Sunday holds little promise of being
an important or satisfactory day. al
though the soundest astrological advice
is to avoid all worldly activities and
devote all efforts to spiritual or mys-
zeal employinents. as dangers threaten
in worldly affairs. Avoid law and acct
dsnts: see to the health. Those whose
birthday it is should be cautious and
GAeSiuI in all affairs. A child born on
tf4is day will be impulsive. rash and
headstrong.
Mondays sidereaI influences are op-
Grating for fortunate and happy cir
eumstances along all lines of human
interest. There will be quite a bit Of
business activity with transactions
uuickened under the Lunar sextiIe to
Mercury and reaching a successful
financial turn under the Lunar zextiIe
90 Jupiter. All affairs should feel the
warmth and potency of Sol parallel
Saturn. Social. domestic and afrec-
tional matters will benefit under the
Lunar conjunction of Venus. Those
whose birthday it is may look forward
to a successful. prosperous and happy
year. A child born on this day will be
kind, affectionate, popular and clever.
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NV HEART and
My HUSBAND
Adele Carrison's New Phase of
Revelations
of a Wife
What Modge SdLU and Heard
When She AWoke.

ONG after Dicky slept I lay awake
hugging to my heart the comfort
- ing, comprehending assurance OF
SUPPORT which my husband had given
me when I had told him of the trouble
in connection with Milly StocSbridge
1eath.
Il had been a revelation to me OIL
trait in my husbands character for
which 1 had not given him credit Much
OF the terror with which the incidents
following the death of my principal
wife had invested me had Its roots IN
the ever-present question: What would
Dicky say il he knew?
Now he knew. and instead OF planning
me his only thought rad been OF how
best to protect me from whatever threat
oned. When / finally fell asleep my last
waking thought was one of grateful hap
piness mingled with self-reproach at not
having understood my husband better
When I awoke the sun was streaming
through the windows, and the room was
filled with sounds of delighted baby
chuckles rose on one elbow to see
Dicky capering around the floor in his
pajamas. playing bear, elephant and
other equally amusing roles for the
benefit of his small son. who-an ador-
able, flushed vlsion-was holding HIM
self up by the bars of his crib and crow
ing with delight
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Welcoming Arms.

"Mornin' Lady, Dicky sprang to his
feet, made me a sweeping bow. I'VE
are now giving our celebrated imperson-
atoms. renowned through several con-
t.nents. of the leading wild and domestic
animals II there is any particular speci-
men which you would like to see or hear
our only aim is to please. Your SON
taste is somewhat varied. but he seems
to like the dogs bow-wow and the lion 5
roar as well as anything"
The baby spied me at this Juncture.
and suddenly diSdaining all other bland
ishments, put out mis- hands entreatingly
and showed the tiny teeth of which we
we're all so foolishly proud in an en-
trancing. blandishing grin. Dicky looked
at him reproachfully.
Can you beat it, he demanded of
the surrounding atmosphere. Here 1
spend coolies of valuable time and talent
in a high-class entertainment for this
young mans benefit while you simply
snore your mead of, and then at your
slightest look he hands me the icy nitt.'
"Dicky" 1 protested half-laughing.
Acknowledgment ct don't snore. You
know 1 don't. And please give me
Junior right away or he'll cry
Pardon me. You're just a rapid
breather. Is that it?" Dicky teased, but
he swung Junior high in his arms and
brought him laughing and growing to
me. 1 cuddled him closely. almost fierce
ly. for 1 never have gotten over the
wonder of having his tender little body
in my arms. and spoke over his head to
Dicky.
Have you kissed him yet for his
birthday? II you have without waking
me-
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Dicky's Vow.

DO you think I don't value the safe
position of my head where it rests at
present on my shoulders" Dicky re-
torted. But I warn you, you're not
just perform that little ceremony to-
gether."
He dropped to his knees by the bed
side and slipped an arm around my
shoulders. The baby cuddled between
Us, looking up soberly as if he knew
something special was on hand.
Now. YOU on that cheek, I on this
I said. and then. with infinite care and
tenderness We each imprinted a kiss
upon the roseleaf checks of our baby.
''One," we said simultaneously, then
with remembrance of nursery lore
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was taken to a hospital and operated on.
The child remained in the hospital three
weeks. when IL then returned to its
nome. where IT remained for a month
or so. when ii was again taken to the
hospital and the second operation per-
formed. This time the child remained
In the institution six weeks.
Remarkable Operations.
The first operation consisted of iift.
Ing ths scalp and making two incisions,
one on either side of the head, through
the skull. The second operation was a
third incision across the skull. forward
of the centre The last operation was
Of an especially dangerous character
because the incision must be made over
the sinus. the great blood carrier which
is just beneath the skull.
noted French surgeon. Dr. Lanalong.
was one of the first to perform an oper-
alton on the skull for the purpose of per-
hitting the brain to expand. His method
was to make the two incisions on either
SIDE of the skull and one extending down
on either side of the skull
far more remarkable operation is
that performed by an American 'physI-
clan, DR.. Silas c. Blaisdeli, because of
the extreme care that must be exercised
In cutting across the skull
An operation OF the kind performed by
DR. Blaisdell only may be successfully
performed on children up to years of
age. And to be success the child men
tally deficient because of small skull.
must have brains of quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
Please send US a list of plays
suitable for beginners between the
ages Of IL and II.
Hoping to see our letter soon in
print and some good advice on this
matter. we are EIGHT CHUMS.
IGHT CHUMS: l am sorry I can
not give you list of plays, girls
but this is little bit out of my
line.
Send your query to the Drama League
in your own town or in New York CITY.
where the headquarters of the Drama
League Is located. The secretary Of the
Drama League will he glad to suggest
DlaNs for you. There will be no charge
Annie Laurie till irelcome letters Of
inquiry on sHbfecfs of feminine interest
from young ironIen readers Of this paper
and tcsiI reply 10 them in these columns.
Letters to Miss Laurie should be ad-
dressed to her, care this office.
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GosodIHqh
OADrfeS
OK 1S 6n"e&Sa~o
Illustrated BY GrueHs
DICKY LEARNS SOMETHING
ABOUT EARTH WORMS.

N ICKY was just about to step on
- great. long earth worm when a
tiny hand caught hold of his leg
and held 1t tightly.
"What're you going to do cried a
squeaky voice, and Dicky looked down
to see a tiny little elfin looking up at
him. 'W hat do you want to step on
him for?" he asked
Its nothing but an old earth worm.
anyway replied Dicky. kicking the soft
dirt with his foot.
Certainly it's a worm. but as long as
it wasn't hurting you. why should You
step on it?" said the little elfu.
Shoot" exclaimed Dicky. Now it's
gone under that stone and we can't see
it. I didn't really think what was
doing. I'm sorry
Good cried the tiny elfn. and he
gave Dicky such a rap on his leg that
it made him close his eyes. and when he
opened them again he was almost as
tiny as the eltin himself. Now well sit
real still and maybe Mr.. Worm will
come out again"
They hadn't long to wait. however.
until Mr.. Worm once more wiSgled out
from under the stone. He wiggled out
into the sunshine. pressed long tube Of
dirt out OF his body. and crawled back
under the stone again.
Now, what in the world do you sup
pose he's doing?" whispered Dicky.
where did he get that dirt he left iii
that pile:''
aayVhv Out Of the ground Of co,1rSe
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Diary Of Fashion Model

GRACE THORNCLIFFE=

lower line is orange. showing straps OF
lemon and green on the long sash end"
II never could have believed that so
many colors would be so lovely to-
gether," said Miss Marshall.
THE silver ribbon that makes this
upper row of scallops Is another attrac-
tive touch, don't you think?'
Yes. it is lovely. and so is the tur-
1uoise blue in the lower scallops." re-
marked Mrs. Marshall.
''Of course. you know that red and
blue make purple said Madame. land
i have just taken the various degrees of
these colors to produce this dress. the
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moved and mental and physical health
for the young patient was the reward.
Numerous mental patients have since
been benefited by an operation on the
brain. One 12-year-old patient had been
bed-ridden from birth and blind. After
the operation on his brain he began to
walk and to see, and since improved still
more
When another little patient came into
this world just four years and ten
months ago he was tiny bit of huna:-
ity with an unusually small head. Month
nfter month passed and the baby did not
Improve. The parents of the child
sought medical aid and were told that
their baby was suffering from spinal
trouble.
Room for Brain.
Med; al or surgical aid seemed out of
the question to the unhappy parents
until one day last winter the operating
surgeon was summoned to attend Il
friend of the parents OF the afficted
child. The mother, with her baby, was
calling upon this friend at the time.
When the surgeon noticed the child he
asked it's age, and remarked that the
size of the skull was that of 2-year-
old In conversation with the mother
the surgeon said the only hope for the
little chap was an operation on its skull.
The mother was informed that II the
child's brain We're permitted to expand
by opening the skull her son would
doubtless become normal The outcome
of the conference was that the child
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18

from him for four once and
could not stand being called
a
What odd person Now know to me that could
f-Td faered
could
and had that kind Of wife
nvhoua in a of
strangers threw back
rheada and
mot with thank goodness"
of happened TO
know her
should O. single "a hours
sit evening a ma the sulks.
infection,
disposition
I'd rather live with the
under the roof
ing dignifed silence.
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Not DiGnified-Sullen

They digfed ALL sulen And had hus
I'd him box be done
to do something he didn't like
Temper? Oh there things in the world than little
then likes live turtle
abide comfort with
little particular and
nothing
We all human, faings
they
They ashamed of brg suythey
doing lasts ong-thats the worst thing about it.
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

am going to ask a question L
know many would like to ask. Please
tell me why boys and men alone
have the privilege of going out to
seek a mate?
Do you not think it would be only
just that girls and women should
have that same liberty? Don't you
think much wrong is caused by this
privilege being denied us?
l think girls get oyer-anxious for
beaux when they must sit home and
wait" and does not over-anxious-
ness lead to Stiffness and the thought
how to get a beau? This then leads
to flirting OF other rash acts.
Tell me. dear Annie Laurie. will 1t
or can it ever come that girls viii
have this freedom? 1 am girl at
what most would call the silly age
and I do find it real hard to sit home
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WINIFRED BLACK %H BUUTf Those Who Sulk
Feature
Copyright. 1919. by Newspaper Service. Inc

You stand sudden shower but nothing
like druZzleal
night.
time those peak days
aside andlo locke out
Can't Do Anything
right hateful truth
And afraid matter how much tried or how hard wanted
Il couldn't do it-possiby not possibly
that state who
anything had stood sulky wife
al these years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18
Secrets of Health and Happiness
Operations On the Skull Now
Yield Amazing Brain Benefits
BY DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERG
a B. NJ A. NJ D. LLohns Honkins uuiversitvA

TN days of DID, when dragons bold and magician
held their sway, fairies spirits witches and goblin
welded wands to enchant and perform their magic
Nowadays these matters done otherwise. Skle
surgeons with knives, lancets and scapels instead
wands turn mheces into philosophers, changeling
into pretty maidens, and criminals into honest person
Recently there took place at Johns Hopkins Ho.
pita remarkable operation upon 11-year-old bo
who had not been normal since infancy The operatin
surgeon brought to light the fact that there were .
number of little cysts tumor-like swengs pressin
upon the childs brain and with patience and ,ains-
taking detail carried out his wonderful brain operato
he tnrnors were in he -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

y 1 hEAR ANNIE La URIE:
am avery wealthy young man.
and previous to the war was engaged
to a young woman, wealthy also.
When in battle 1 was shot, caus-
ing me to be given up as a help
less cripple. My fianeee broke the
engagement because of my misfor-
tune. Then by wonderful surgical
skill I was almost made well. Now
this selfish woman wishes me back
again. Nothing will ever induce me
to make her my wife. What should
be my attitude toward her2 I do not
respect her nor consider her a true
blue American. Do you?
CAPTAIN, U. S. A
L. S. A: I do not thinl
I = marriage would be happy if yol
feel as you think you do. but arenl
You just a bit hurt and trying to forcs
yourself to think that way? Don't lei
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only aggression being found in the
orange. lemon and green touches, and
the orange carries lots OF red also. And
turquoise Is blue made greenish, 80
there you are" said Madame.
Il must have this gown" said Mia
Marshall with girif1h enthusiasm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUESTIONS

W. NJ. c. Q-What can do for dand-
ruff:
A-Massage a little of the following
into your scalp three times week:
sulphur. Observation-Disclosures. l dram
heSorcln- ..--..-........... ~ grams
Salicylic acid............... 10 grains
Sulphate of quinine....... 10 grains
Petrolatum ounce
]. Q-Would you please tell me what
to do for my neck? 1t always looks so
yellow. and when I wear white it looks
terrible.
A-Rice powder and chlorate of potash
may bleach IL.
DR.. HirshberO toiH anst1er questions
for readers Of this paper on medical.
hyoienic and sanitation subjects that are
Of general interest. He cannot ai,cdps
undertake to prescribe or offer advice
for individual cases. Where the subject
is NOT Of general interest letters tciH be
anstocrcd personally, II stamped and
addressed enusloDe is enclosed. address
ALL INQUIRIES to DR.. L. X. Hirshbero.
in care Of this office.
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THERE is man in certain western state who
is getting divorce from his wife.
He has lived with her for % years. There
are two children and comfortable home But the
other day when the man came home from business
trip and put suit of clothes, his wife said
he was going out to meet girl or he wouldn't take
much pains to dress up. And the man told her
that he too old to think about girls, and his
wife said that ever too old to be an
IL l-= IL e lizza,.
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The discovered in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18

W. NJ. C. Q-what can do for dand-
r1iffs
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lc0DsriEht. 1913. Newspaper Service lne)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18

A-Rice powder and chlorate of potash
may bleach IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18

N ICKY was just about to step on
- great. long earth worm when
tiny hand caught hold Of his lie
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A-Massage a little of the following
into your scalp three times a week:
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Want Ad Rates and
~ Information for
OKLAHOMAN-TlMES
Effective April 4, 1919

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MALE HELP WANTED.


Wanted no Detectives
To travel In oklshoms Appy ga LID.
erty Natl Bank Bldg Oklahoma Ma
iion,l Detective Bureau
WANTED Night cook aud di-hwasher
Lawrence cafe. 50 " Grand.
FOUn non union BARRIERS, i25 Guarsn.
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shop. Ada. Okla.
EXPERIENCED candy makers and can
dy helpers wanted "a Harrison Ave
\ FIRST CLASS Rhsiracter, state
whether married or single In first let
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WANTEp--Hiah clasr.d. eSpctienced
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mission Graphic. Pine Bluff. Ark
WsNTEp-A young man 10 learn to
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MALE HELP WANTED

NEAT. APPEARING man wanted to sell
n good proposition tu Erocofs and
other retailers experience unnecostary,
but must DO n salesman ard clean cut
good remuneration 10 right man. Af-
dress +. o. Box g.s. lCty.
WANTED-Good working body build
SO N. western.
WANTED-R -Rookkeeper Of experience,
must be- able 10 use typs~ good
steady position with growing whole
sale house; give reference and etpc-
Renee. c.i, oklahomhn.
WANTED D--Rookke~per OF experience
must be able To use typewriter good
steady position with growing vholerll"
house; give reference and experience.
XII, Oklahomnn.
WANTED - Ksperiencd candy helper
Liberty Candy Co. 300 W. Reno.
AMBITIOUS man. neat appearance,
under -. 10 sell and collect locally In
ablirhed husiness. salary and COM
mission. permanent position. oppor.
tunity fot advancement; experience not
uecesApry. Appy ?ls-sl7 state National
Bank 'Dldr
WANTED-Ten solicitors. n you can
make good can use you until Decem
her 2Oth, no money required, your
money every erening. III Culbetnon
Iildg.
WANTED Wagon drivers aud helpers.
=. W Transf'r Co.
WANTED solicitors chance to
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son Bldg Hnrdworkers and ambitious
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WANTED-FGpericnce delivery man.
must he steady worker: Rppiy IN per
son: don't telephone. SchadensHck a
Wear. 1915 W. 18TH.
WANTED s.enger boy with wheel.
Cali at as Culbertson Bldg. Walnut
3IeL
wANTED-Two boys TO work at soda
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