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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-13
DOROTHY DIX TALKS
BY DOROTHY DIX
Worlds Highest Paid Woman Writer.
Tho Value of Beauty.


Nor are men alone hypnotiZed by
their own sex, and the woman who
wants the backing and support of
other women can have no such valu-
able quality as good looks. This is
strange and Illogical, but true. BY
what process of involuntary selection
do we women choose proteges? BY
their appearance.
1t is the pretty girl to whom some
rich woman gives frocks and frills. 1t
is the pretty girl who wants to study
music for whom we get up concerts
to which we force our friends to con-
tribute and buy tickets.
1t is the pretty girl in need of work
for whom we bestir ourselves to Sc
cure a situation. - None of us ever
know how really sympathetic We are
until we behold beauty in distress,
and it is an actual fact that when we
see a pretty woman crying we all,
whether we are men or women, have
an impulse to ask her to weep upon
our breast, while we tell an ugly wo-
man not to make a fool of herself.
There is. naturally, no more reason
why a pretty women should be helped
than an ugly one-only We do it There
is an instructive feeling in US that the
homely sister can scuff1e for herself.
and we let her do II while we strew
the path with roses for a probably less
deserving woman for no reason on
earth except that heaven has blessed
her with peachy cheeks, and golden
hair, and large lustrous eyes. In this
way good looks have a tangible, prac-
teal value, that really amounts to
what politicians call pull with
society.
In business a woman's looks are a
most important factor in her success.
Leaving out of the discussion profess
sions like the stage, where beauty is
a requisite even above talent, or call
ings like that OF the cloak and dress
model, where a twenty-inch waist, and
a thirty-six-inch bust measure and a
general air of style are imperatively
demanded by the advertisements, it is
true that in a just ordinary. everyday
avocation. a pretty face is woman's
best letter of recommendation when
she applies for a Job.
Men deny that they are influenced
by a woman's looks in employing her,
but nevertheless it is almost impos-
sible for an elderly ugly woman, no
matter how competent she is, to get
a situation in an office or store. 1t is
doubtless a coincidence, as married
men are always explaining to their
young and pretty, but it is coinci-
dence that happens with such marvel
Gus frequency that it has put the
homely sister out of business.
All of these things good looks mean
to woman. Beauty is a free pass thru
life, and while most of us manage to
get along without it, nobody can deny
that we have to work our passage.
Copyright 1919. by the Wheeler Syndicate
Incl
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.

Q. What is the untitled name of the
Prince Of wales?-F. T.
A; The Prince Of Wales name e Albert
windsor He is also Earl Of Chester,
Duke Of Cornwall, Duke Of Rothesay, Earl
Isles and Seneschal Of Scotland.
O.. What is the highest price ever paid
for beefsteak Pr. d.
steak was probably at Circle City. Alaska,
town that sprang up over night during
the Klondike gold excitement. The first
pound. Every one wanted some Of It, and
so they ratified IT off for the benefit Of a
hospital. Tickets we're sold from so cents
slice s-''' ''' tue privilege u'A"HS i
Q. AT what intervals is there mail ser
vice between the United States and the
A. There is mail service each way
every week, and it is all handled by way
0. What insignia does General Persh-
ing wear to indicate his rank 7--J. C. =.
A. The war department has never desig-
eral, because there have been so few off,
GERS OF this high rank Pershing, March
and Bliss are the first since General
there was quite a discussion as TO what
they would wear; As the inslgne for a
lieutenant general was three stars, they
authorized the use Of the fourth star. All
of General Pershing's pictures show him
with four stars on his shoulder straps.
u is II part OF mail carriers duty
to call st n house for mail when he has
nothing to deliver thereto, f. W. -.
A. A mall carrier 10 not Obliged to call
at house to receive mail unIes he has
something to deliver there
e., Can the widow Of n soldier IN the
Civil war who was married ms late as 1910,
receive pension "A II. G..
A. There is a law providing that no
widow Of a Civil war veteran may receive
pension unless she was married prior
to June %. 1905.
(Any reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka stats
Journal Information Bureau. Frederick ].
Hnskin. Director, Washington. ID. c. Give
full name and address and enclose two-
cent stamp for return postage. BE brief.
All replies are sent direct TO the inquirer)
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FOR ALL READERS OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

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offered the unlimited use Of the largest in-
formation bureau In the world.
This Service bureau is looted In the ma
tionnl capital, where II Is In immediate
touch with all the great resources OF the
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Ii can answer practically any question
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Vice, nor make exhaustive research.
The war forced many changes IN the
daily life OF the American people that the
services Of this Information bureau VIII Q
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Keep Ia touch with your government AZ
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ers may take free advantage OF II. You are
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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL lNFORMA-
TION HUHEAG.
Frederic ]. Haskin. Director. Washing
ton. -. 4.
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PERsHTNc,s RETURN.

1t is reported that General PershinE
will return to America almost imme-
diately. Perhaps the government has
it is reported that the president soon
will address congress on Mexican af-
fairs. Also. that in dealing with the
Mexican situation from this time the
United States government will act not
for itself alone. but for Great Britain
and France as well. Has the president
received a hint from England and
France that we must get busy and
straighten out affairs to the south, or
they will take matters into their own
hands?
Disgraceful and disgusting has been
the history OF our relations with Mex
leo. Americans by the hundreds have
been killed. scores of them lined ur
and murdered in cold blood, and ten.
OF millions of American property de-
stroyed. Our border towns have beer
invaded and peaceful citizens shot
down. The expedition that was seni
into Mexico was a fiasco from start tC
finish. The Washington authorities
permitted almost a whole company OIL
our troops to be surrounded and an.
initiated. and then prevented Genera
Pershing from taking effective actor
against their enemies. Nothing thai
the Mexicans might do by way OF in.
suit to our country. our flag. and oul
citizens has been sufficient to arous,
the administration to action up to thi.
time. A change will be welcome. re
gardless OF the source from which i
may proceed.
1t is pity that Americans SHOULD
be permitted to suffer unpublished out
rage. 1t is a greater pity that thu
American name should have no pres
tige and itself no power to shield as 4
once did. 1t is the greatest pity of al
that weakness and wabbling in Wash
ington and entire failure TO have a ra
tional policy as to Mexico must a
length involve this country in a wal
which decent kind Of firrnness ant
self-respect might nave made unnec
essary
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HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
BIZ MRS. ELTzABErH THOMSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: "a I am a
young girl sixteen years of age. When
am with crowd OF young people
1 can't talk much. 1t seems as If
I cannot think of anything to talk
about. Do you know of anything
that would help me to be lively and
a more pleasant companion?
CD When a girl and boy are walk
ing together, which side should the
girl walk on?
DIMPLED CHEEK.
Cd A good talker is always some
one who is immensely interested.
You probably feel listless and are not
thrilled with anything. Usually the
cause of such a feeling is inaction.
Get busy physically and mentally. Go
in for sports and if you want work,
sew or make a garden. 1t is late in
the season far q garden but you can
still plant some things and improve.
You must also read and keep yourself
well posted with what is going on in
the world.
After you become interested you will
have thoughts. Do not repress them.
Often thoughts will come, but from
listlessness they are not expressed.
CD The girl should walk on the in
side.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: az Can you
tell me some sure way to reduce flesh
that will not in1ure the health?
I'D What is good to use for little
black ants in a cupboard?
90 I am bothered with my feet in
hot weather. They swell and ache so
that I can't go any place and enjoy
myself. I also have corns on my little
toes. I have used everything I have
ever heard of. 3. loot.
% Diet and exercise are the only
safe ways to reduce flesh. Do not eat
fried or fatty foods, sweets or starches.
Fruits, fish and well done meats are
considered all right for a fleshy per-
son. Do not drink water with your
meals. Exercise and see If that will
reduce. Sometimes. however, exercise
only adds to weight.
CD Rub kerosene along the stills of
the window and the door steps.
go Soak your feet every night in
sea salt water. Buy the salt at the
drug store: it is very inexpensive.
For corns use olive oil. Rub II into
the morns and it will keep them soft
and less painful. Probably your
shoes are too short or do not fit. You
can never cure foot troubles If you
wear injurious shoes.
"P. o. c.: Such thing is possible.
Consult q physician.
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SANDRA THE JEALOUS
By JANE PHELPS

Rose would be crazy over my lovely
home. osa
The entire house was richly, fur
nished. But Of all the rooms, my own
room in the soft gray and rose. suited
me best. 1t didn't look as il 1t had
been used very much. while the rest
of the house showed some wear.
At breakfast the next morning,
Everett said:
Mrs. Gray will show You over the
house today. You will want to know
where things are kept"
Mrs. Gray didn't look a bit pleased,
but said nothing.
After Everett had left for the office
she came to my door and I knew by
the jangling of bunch Of keys that
she had come for me. And knew by
the expression on her face, that she
did not relish her job-altho I could
MT understand why she felt unkindly
towards me.
1 jumped up Immediately.
Perhaps we better commence with
the linen, Mrs. Graham" she said
! coldly, preceding me down the stairs
Just as you say" 1 returned care
| lessly. 1 really thought it was going
| to be an awful bore to spend my
morning going thru closets. and
neither could 1 see the necessity for
it when. We had a housekeeper But
it was Everetts wish-rather his
commando must do as he had told
me.
1 answered her politely when she
showed me the piles of neatly stack
ed sheets and pillow cases, or the ia.
BILE linen and towels. 1 waz more i'm
! patient when she insisted upon open
| ing the drawers and closets BY the
time we were half thru 1 was bored to
death, and yawning. I wanted to go
! back to my own room and write to
Rose and to mother.
frafa OF IRE
Gray finally said.
Forgive me. but really 1 am notl
don't see why you should be both
cred to show me ali these things.
am going TO live here. There will, be
time enough to see them, 1 guess"
Then you don't intend to take
charger"
/ Me! in thids big house? why
couldn't to save my life. Arn't you
going to stay? Oh. please dol" My
first dislike was forgotten in the fear
| that 1 was to be left to manage the
house. Mother never let me do but
the simplest things to help. She said
1 was too young"
(Tomorrow-who could she be?)
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SANDRA GOES OVER THE HOUSE,
A

CHAPTER XIV.
I was terribly uncomfortable all
thru dinner. Hetty served US and
every little while she would cast
sympathizing glance in my direction.
1t comforted me, but knew it would
anger Everett If he caught her. so
tried to avoid looking at her as much
as possible.
rose from the table. You have alto
gether too much hair to do 1t that
way"
I'll finish my unpacking, If you
will excuse me-" I returned. He had
told me to take my hair down before
me a child instead of a married
woman to hear him talk" I thought
as 1 climbed the stairs to my room.
But as soon as 1 opened the door l for
got my annoyance, everything but the
exquisite room which was to be mine.
Won't Rose Grandon stare when
she sees thisr' 1 said aloud. Il will
ask her to come during vacation"
That settled to my satisfaction, pro-
ceeded to unpack. 1t was a perfect
delight to lay my clothes away in
the padded bureau-drawerS scented
with lavender, and to hang my wrap
and gowns in the big closets. 1 linger-
ed over it so long that Everett called
to know if 1 were coming down again.
IF you want me-"
I'd like some music il you are not
too tired"
mo. indeed" called back "Tll be
right down."
had quite a talent for music. the
only one 1 possessed. Mother was a
good musician and 1 had been well
taught. I played an hour for him.
Then he sent me to bed.
Aren't you coming too?"
Not for awhile"
AS I mounted the stairs he sopke
to the housekeeper. 1 heard the
word library" and then something
about him doing as he always had
done.
What had he done that he talked
over with the housekeeper? 1 could
mt ask her. neither could 1 question
Everett. But 1 could wait and see.
Perhaps Hetty would know 1 could
ask her anything 1 wanted to. She
would tell me / felt sure.
was tired with the journey and
the excitement, so went directly to
bed-my last waking thought that
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Me and pop was in the setting room
yestidday after suppir pop smoakins
his meersham pipe and looking at it
after about every 3 puffs to see if it
was coloring eny more and ma was
darning holes out of socks and l
wasent doing enything and I sed to
ma Ma, how meny socks do you think
you could darn il you darned for {
munths and dident even stop for
meels.
How in the werld do 1 know
sutch a question, sed ma, and pop sed,
Now, mother, is that eny way to sat-
isfy the boys therst for nollidge P
children can lern ony by asking Ques-
tions, and the leest we can do is to
anser them to the best of our ability.
WITCH Jest hen / sed to pop, Pop.
how is 1t Indians are red?
There's one. anser that one, ma sed
to pop, and pop sed, Serteny. wy
! shouldn't I?-Indians are red, Benny,
because the pigmint in their skin is
red. jest as the pigment in your skin
is wife.
And he kepp on smoaking and look
ing at his pipe to see if the color was
changing yet, wich it wasent, and
sed, How is 1t nobody hasent got green
pigment. pop?
There's a good one, anser that one
sed ma, and pop sed. Most assurantly
Ill anser it-wat is it. Benny 20 yes
green plSmlI1- Wy. Inere IS no Eutcn
thing, that the easiest way to ansel
that.
That not not telling him wy there
J izzent. sed ma, and pop sed, If you
would like to anser the boys ques-
tions I will cheerfully hand him ovel
! to you, and ma sed. Hee hee, and
sed to pop. Well If there was eny
green pigmint. pop, wat would yoU
cali the green people?
| There's a very nice one. anser that
sed ma. and pop sed, Benny, don't
heer the boys wisseling for you out
side?
No sir. I sed. wich he proberl.
dident. and pop sed. Well go out and
see. and take your hat with you 81
you can stay a vile.
Wich did.
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The state business manager has ad-
vanced a plan for the establishment
of market places in all the cities OF
Kansas where producers and consum-
ers of fruits and vegetables can get to-
gether to their mutual advantage.
One OF the difficulties in the way of
this scheme is that probably not more
than one-tenth of the fruits and veg
etables consumed by city S~7izens in
produced in the state. This Is a con-
servative estimate for Topeka and
there Is no reason to believe that con-
ditions are different in other Kansas
cities. Nearly all our supplies Of these
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Is YEARS AGO In TOPEKA
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

August -. 1894.
The board Of county commissioners 10
considering propositions for extensive en-
largemeRts at the poor farm. Architect J:
C. Holland has made plans for q hospital
and superintendent's reeideace. and an
addition will be necessary 10 the present.
farm house for the accommodation OF the
increased number Of inmates who are eK-
pected.
1t is believed that the total improve:
ments Will not cost to exceed $500 ana
that no additional ground will be neces-
sary.
Miss Blanche Stewart gave a thimbie
party Saturday afternoon for Mrs Bele
Ashley Of Kansas City. and was assistea
In entertaining her guests by her sister.
Miss Jessie Stewart, Those present , were
Mrs. John Cleveland. Mrs n f. -Pltts'
Misses Carrie Goddard. Jennie Grieson'
Carrie Medlicott ami Cora Hopkins.
Miss Edith IsbeIi entertained Isw
friends Informally Saturday evening Inc
guests Of honor were Misses Eta LiFefs
more. Grace Pettiiohn and Ef1e Black %
Olathe. and MesHrs- Jusfin Bowertock hhu
Hall Riddle Of Lawrence. others were
Misses Annie and Harriet Jones. Mnhei
Martin and MeSsrs. George Hcnuf. FRANK
Whitmer. Ernest Medlicott. Dean Low
Luther Nellis and Frank Merwin.
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THE SIMS BILL.

Representative Sims has just intro
duced a bill in congress which merits
more than casual observation. Here
is the outline:
Purchase by the government of all
railroad systems upon a valuation to
be determined finally by the courts.
Payment for the properties by the
issuance OF government bonds bearing
per cent interest.
Operation by a directorate of fif-
teen. five to be chosen by the presi-
dent to represent the public, five to
be elected by the operating officials
and five by the classified employees.
Equal division OF surplus. after pay
ing fixed charges and operating costs.
between the public and the employees.
Automatic reduction OF rates when
the employees share of the surplus is
more than 5 per cent of the gross
operating revenue.
Regional operation as unified sys-
tenn.
pense of the communities benefited in
proportion to the benefit.
II ever there was a time when the
average business man was disguised
with governmental operation of any
mail-the time is the present. No
worse service. for instance. was ever
rendered by the postoffice department
than is being rendered now; and as
for railroading. il the people of the
nation could tear off that operation
from the governments system. 1t
would do so without the slightest de-
lay or hesitation.
Can Mr.. Sims tell US how they will
raise the billions of dollars which the
purchase by the government of all
railroad systems will involve? By the
issue of bonds, replies Mr.. Sims and
his supporters. But bonds issued must
be sold. and who, among the hundreds
of thousands of present railroad Sc
curity holders would be foolish enough
to buy these railroad bonds. even tho
stamped government" after the ex-
perience gone thru in past years !?
One has only to revert to the sale of
liberty bonds. offered and sold at a
time OF national peril. to appreciate
the well nigh physical impossibility of
raising so many billions for railroad
acquisition.
AS for raising these funds by taxa
ton that is simply out Of the question.
Mr.. Sims would operate the govern
ment-owned railroads thru a commit
tee of fifteen. five to represent the
public. five to repro sent the classified
employees. and five to be selected by
the operating officials.
Division of surplus would be easy
for there might not be much surplus
to divide. AS for automatic reduction
of rates. in the light of 'obor's exac-
lions nowadays. it might turn very
likely to be automatic increases rather
than reductions.
Probably the country will be heard
from. thru the + Hot box, before Mr..
Sims's measure shall receive the seri-
GUS consideration of congress. If not
1t is certain to be heard from in other
ways.
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seemed of little meaning and impor-
tarce. will loom as something definite
in the formation of your plans.
Get the spirit-and folks will want
you around. They will send for you.
They will welcome you when you
break in on them unawares. They
will tell the rest of their world about
you-and that will mean just that
much more of this great spirit every
where.
Get the spirit-and you will face
every problem bravely and we'll
Get the spirit--and only about one
tenth Of / per cent of all the troubles
that you think you have, will prove ia
be real.
Get the spirit-and rule with 1t,
lead with Il, be a somebody with it.
But keep giving Il away all the time,
IL you want IL to grow in you.
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Sixty thousand laborers in the Ruhr
district OF Germany have declared
that they are willing to work over
time to produce sufficient coal to en-
able them to compensate Denmark for
butter. a part OF the butter is to be
divided among the laborers who do
overtime work. In some Of these
tmines the so-called butter divisions al
ready work twelve hours out OF the
itwenty-four instead OF eight. as for
merIN.
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1t may be interesting to those who
favor prosecution II the packers to
note that cash dividend disbursements
made by the Standard Oil companies
curing the year 1918 amounted to
s1O3.4SO.91G. which is the largest pay
ment made during any year since the
dissolution, excepting 1913. when
SIO7,795.361 was disbursed. including
1885, G2 paid by the Standard Oil
company Of New Jersey from repay
Inents OF loans by subsidiaries. During
the last quarter of 1913 the amount
paid was $24.O35.252. 1t may not pay
to bust" the trusts. but apparently 1t
pays the trusts to be busted"
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dRH@E(
lEHlHg1
Ea2drHGnel
August.

AUGUST.
Its August and 1t seems to me
The worlds hive OF industry,
Iheres nothing but is working now
At topmost speed, as tho somehow,
II had task that it must do
AhG really mad to hurry thru.
II we had ears attuned just right
" near the orchards day and night
And II We lad observing eyes
/ fancy we could stand and see
The working methods of A tree
All nature now is in a rush
10 unit the apple with its blush
ANA gid with wondrous gold the Srasa
BeIore shall come September's rain.
Inc SOIL Is bursting at our feet
Win foods for mortal man 10 eat
ANA each must finished be before
4 ne klliing frost returns once more.
On these are natures busy DAYS
She's working In thousand WAYS
AND doing everything she can
To satisfy the needs of man,
She has no time that she mnv wa.t.
Today she tolls with feverish haste
To have her products finished whom
The frosts Of winter come again
on every hand, could we but see
We should behold each plant and treA
competing now with purpose true
The task 1t has been given 10 do.
Now nature tolls in every field
To fit it products for the Yield.
And soon the vineyards humbIeSt praca
Shall have attnined perfection's shane
Copyright 1919 by Edgar A. Guest.