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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

But 1 can't go to the woods " it
rains" unused Dotty. And 1 do want
to co.
IAN right" laughed Happy Gi&gles.
Then wRft until tomorrow before you
begin to fret. In Maxebelieve Land they
tell US Tomorrow doesn't belong to US
until it's today We have learned to
wait and make the best of today. To-
morrow isn't ours. and it's wrong to
borrow from 1t. So instead of thinking
about what kind Of weather tomorrow
will bring. get busy and get your things
ready to go. Maybe It won't rain. after
an"
And before Dotty could blink her eyes
the little CHEEKY elfin disappeared.
The sun rolled out from behind the
dark cloud and set in a blaze Of golden
glory. And. sure enough. the next morn
ing dawnsd bright and clear. and Dotty
went for her trip in the woods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

. HE charm Of cardie light has been
acknowledged all through the ages
4 The torch was the forebear Of the
cardlestick. and she first candle was
described as a cylindrical rod of solid
fatty or waxy matter. mciosins a fbrous
wick. designed to be burned to give
light" Candles we're made of beess ak,
tallow melted and strained, stearisle.
wax and spermacei. and in time par
amin. flashlights" were made from
Fashes carefully peeled and dipped.
old-time housewives. after weaving
the cotton and braiding the wick tight
ly, dipped the wicks into boric acid. am
monia or potassium nitrate and dried
them before moulding them with the wax.
Candles made from bayberry tallow
were and for that matter, still are
sweet-smelling candle. aristocrats. One
bushel Of the berries yielded four to Ave
pounds of wax when melted down and
strained.
The height Of candle favor was from
the latter part OF the nth to the latter
part OF the 18th century. In colonial
days candle beams-two crossed sticks
with metal sockets on them hung on a
convenient beam-were used to light a
room. aided by prongs or candle arms
like bracket lights. The beams were the
forerunners of the chandelier. Then
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

A MONG our clients is Mrs. Seller.
"A the wife OF q western millionaire.
She is an unusually beautiful
woman with a wonderful olive COM
plsxion and great dark eyes. Madame
has been designing her costumes for
several years and her gowns always
augment her loneliness.
She is now preparing for an extended
trip to South America, and Madame has
spent considerable time creating styles
that will accentuate her regal beauty.
One that retains the regal lines which
she always Affects, and cleveriy shows
tho Egyptian influence. Is illustrated
here.
1t is made OF shimmering cloth OF gold.
enhancing the slender silhouette Madame
likes to portray. The gown is evolved
Oh a foundation of the cloth that
closely follows the lines of the
chen1ise frock. The very short sleeves
and rather high neckline are outlined
with bands of embroidery inspired by
the lotus. These lend interesting color
touches to this creation, for they show
lavish use Of orange, blue and green
embroidery.
a fold of the shining fabric. outlined
with the Same rich embroidery is draped
the graceful folds are ensnared by a
large buckle OF hammered gold.
The overskirt il developed from q
wide piece of cloth of gold Draped
lightly about the figure at the waistline.
II falls in Irregular folds toward the
hem of the underskirt. Bordered also
with embroidery it continues the line of
color that runs from the left shoulder
to the waistline.
When Mrs Seller wears this gown she
always encircies her slender arms with
jade green bangles On her head she
wears a striking headdress OF ham,
mered gold. The headdress. by the way.
Is. at this time, one of the most inn
portant accessories of dress. gown
is considered incomplete unless an in
dividual type has been designed to ac-
company It.
Another headdres5 that was designed
for Mrs Seller to wear with one OF her
theatre dresses is in the form of q
rather close-fitting band This, en-
circling tho forehead and the back OF
the head. Is cleverly heightened at the
sides so that il conceals the ears. Made
Of dull blue passementerie. 1t Is en-
riched with picturesque embroidery. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
HOME MAKING HELPS
"Everything Abou the House Helps to Make the Home

$1,000. By JEANETTE YOUNG NORTON -

candiesticks appeared in brass, pewter.
copper. tin. silver and wood. followed by
moulded glass. The ''pricker' was the
best known candlestick. having a heavy
base and a spike on which the candle
was impaled. The rush dip was held
in q NIP or jack having a counter-bal-
ancs on one jaw.
As candles grew more elegant, little
fools cap shaded extinguishers and
shutters. dull scissors with u little box
on them. accompanied them on a little
tray or were attached TO the CANDLE
sticks with tiny chains. Glass disks and
shields then appeared. and squatty. fat
chimneys were used to. keep tha little
fame steady In the draughty rooms.
On Candlemas day-Feb. 2-ah candles.
in some countries. were blessed, and the
paschal candle used for the ceremony
weighed 800 pounds.
Candlesticks have grown more oeauti-
full with passing years. and ecclesiasti-
cal models have been copied in many
materials. The Titus seven-branch,
the hve-branch. the Russian. Hebrew
and others have become familiar through
adaptation by modern decorators. Can
dlesticks and candelahra OF italian pot
terry are colorful. and in French enam-
elled copper, to be had in all designs.
and are popular. The Italian poly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

chrome candlesticks of brilliantly paint
ed wood. and those in the Spanish GID
ed poiychrome. are much used by deco
rstors IN tall cathedral models.
Tall old glass candlestfcks with brill
iantly cut drops are being revived for
formal dinner-party use. These are of
heavy cut glass with deliberately cut
st TENS In nearly all the important china
dinner services OF well known wares
candlestioks are included to match.
Sometimes the candlesticks ara plain
singles or branches. OF they're combined
with little flower receptacles.
The girandole or Candida Drum was an
elaboration OF the candlestick OF an
earlier day. Each held two or three
candles Today they're being revived
for corner or mirror lights.
Revivals of bedroom candies are ram
pant in country homes These are on
the old. deep saucer model and have
dainty bow dishes OF glass to match the
decorative colors of the rooTus to which
they belong. The bow dishes are in
several shapes They may be easily
slipped over the candle - catch the
drip, thus saving the daily task Of poi
ishing the saucer.
Candle shades are now made in every
conceivable material. The little mica
protection shades make them safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

At last the fox turns monk.
AEuss come on horseback, but go away
soft answer bids furioeo to pu. M,
his sword 49, "
An ernnet (ant) may work n. h..-.
out but cannot make honey
and wine.-sponish Prover6.
II 1 had avenFed every wrong. T h,1
not worn my shirt so long
Some are born unhappy. ofha--
matr1nony thrust upon them.
The only secret a woman can k.., q,
herself Is her age.
A mans appetite for datterv 1. 49,.
poor. and usually II Il hearty.
BY lamp light every country vv~nch A.
handsome--ItdIian Proverb.
A good cavalier never lacks a la,ce
French Proverb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

ing of Fates wheel had brought them
back to the husband who had caused
that tragedy. when the wife who had
been its innocent victim had long been
dust
I had never read them. I had nevar
sven united the knots which my little
mothers frail hands had fashioned in
the strings which held them together. In
the old days before my father came
back into my life 1 had hated him so
savagely that could not bear to look at
them. And since had learned to for
give him and to love him 1 had felt
someway that they were not for my
eyes until after my father had had an
opportunity to read them over and select
the ones he wished to give me.
My father put out his hands and picked
one of the bundles up rcverentiy.
These cannot be-" he began-then
sharply. May 1 unite them?"
Everything in here IS yours. father.
dear. to do with as you like" returned.
He took of the strings. separated tho
letters, and stared at the chirography
OF the addresses. Then he spoke won
deringly:
And she kept them through it ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19


The recent restriction. due to the
scarcity OF sugar. may. IN a manner. be
beneficial to the health of the nation.
The consumption of sweets. since pro-
hibition has been in effect. has undoubt-
eddy been on the increase. To the doc
tor the evidence of untoward results will
be prominent and the necessity of re-
strictions on hygienic grounds may be
justifiable.
Sugar is readily digeste and rapidly
absorbed and is valuable in creating en-
ergy in those engaged In forced mus
cular work. Yet, when compared with
the harm that It may cause when con-
sumed in excess it Is evident that sugar
should be classed as essentially whole
some and indispensable in the dietary
only when restricted in quantity.
Banitual use in excess of normal re-
quirements Is accompanied by manifesto
tons which are foundation for dis
trrbanoes and which eventually may re-
suit in abnormafties. such as obesity and
some forms OF joint pains or skin
diseases. Sugar corpulence. with its at
tendant symptoms. may even tually be-
come Questionable as a health menace,
as Is over-induigence in alcoholic stimu-
lantA It's universal use is mainly due
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
WISE WORDS of WISE MEN

A burthen of ones choice IL not felt
Lay things by; they may come to use.
He who biackens others does not
whitcn himself.
Much has been achieved by attempt
ting the impossible.
The man who Is not afraid Of failure
seldom has to face it.
For the last conner the bone.
French Prorcrb.
Our Last garment 10 made without
ProcsTb.
A laugh costs too much If It is bought
at the expense Of propr1ety.
-ouintsllsdn-
No one IS useless In this world who
lightens the burden Of it for anyone
else.
Do not grow SO keen on money max
ing and business generally as to forget
that "a little nonsense. now and then, 10
I elished by the wtsest men,"
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6oeo.d1Hghf
00A/orieS
@~6S 6Ca"cSSdro
Illustrated BY NeVd HayrtsOn
HAPPY GIGGLES HELPS DOTTY.

N oTTY looked at the golden sunset
and sighed.
We'll. of all thingst" laughed
voice. and Happy GiEgles popped up
from the grasses at her feet What's
the sigh for7 Isn't the sunset beauti-
ful7"
"oh. yes. Happy Glgglesr' replied
Dotty. But grandma says when the
sun goes down behind a cloud like that
the next day II will rain, and tonor-
rows Saturday, and wanted to go to
the woods. 1t always has to rein on
Saturdays and Sundays. and don't like
it. I hate the old rain. and 1t just
"Herei Herei' laughed the elnn. wait
a second"
He hoped down from the weed on
which ne had been swinging and began
90 look through the grasses.
What are you looking for?" asked
Dotty.
why. for a toadstooll' replied Happy
Giggies.
"a toadstool!' exclaimed Dotty. There
arc plenty of them down by the creek.
But what in the world do you want with
a toadstool7"
well" Happy Giggles laughed merriiy,
Il was going to get one to cover you 50
you wouldn't get wet"
Dotty glanced at the sky. then she. too.
laughed.
eft isn't raining. why should I need
anything to cover me7"
That's all you're thinking about" re-
Piled Happy Giggles. Train. mean
You've been worrying about It this long
time. and ia hate to see you spoil your
new dress"
But II isn't raining now" laughed
Dotty. IT was talking about tomor-
row. Grandma says"
Newer mind what grandma says" in
terrupted the elm "If II isn't raining
right now why worry about the NOR
row? Just because the sun happens to
drop behind cloud is no reason il
should rain. But. even so. will worrying
help any7 No. indeed. Dotty, worry will
neither keep away the rain nor keep you
dry"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
HOLDING A HUSBAND
Adele Garrison of
Revelations of Wife
Vhat Happened When the Little Trunk Wa. opene

with a reverent air that he inserted it in
the lock. turned it and threw the top
of the little trunk back
1 knew. of course, what would meet
our eyes-packages and packages of let
tiers. closely tied together so as to oc-
cupy the least possible space. There
were other things in the bottom of the
trunk. mementoes OF my mother more
precious than letters, the inlaid lock box
which had been my grandmother, and
which, with its contents, meant to
show my father when we should come to
II. but the packages of letters composed
the entire top layer.
As She Left Them.
They were the letters my father and
mother had written each other in the
days before their marriage and in the
early years of their marital life Why
my mother had kept them after the
tragedy that ended happiness for her I
never could fathom. fear that should
have burned every scrap of writing.
everything which brought back to MEM
Dry the thing that had happened.
But kept them she had. and the turn
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n c. NJ; Are you certain. my dear,
that he goes around with other
- women. or do you only surnise 1t i?
Are you sure. also. that you keep up all
the little arts and charms that made
the engagement days 30 fascinating?
Some women. you know. forget to try
to be attractive when they marry. and
then wonder why their husbands aren't
as attentive as they used to be. trust
you are not one Of these.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
Many Things to Consider

She found quite by accident that her husband has been making
love to another for four
hasc
then
and said
he tried break off
dead and he
all
she'll forgive him and forget the
who mi sordid
whole faith in the world
night found
her. ldren trying to
heartac fol- her-and for him,
He of hnself-and
it.
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less watching my fathers tense fig
ure clasping the little trunk in his
arms. his face bent toward it Then
went up to him again and put my own
hands over his as they held it.
Shall we open it now?" I asked quiet
ly.
He started and trembled, almost as
would a child who had been struck.
Then. as if bringing himself back by i
where his soul had wandered. he put the
little trunk down upon the table and
turned to me with a resumption of the
poise which had completely deserted him
at his first sight of the memory
thing.
ct must crave your pardon, dear" he
said with the dignity which always in
vests him. 81 completely lost control Of
myself for a moment or two. 1 had the
feeling almost as if-as IL
HIS voice trailed of into silence Over
his face crept again the rapt look I had
seen when he first took the trunk into
my own nerves, quivering with the per-
ceptiou of the elusive uncanny emotion
which was swaying him, as to recall him
to consciousness
II know, father" said softly.
He brought his eyes back to my face,
let them rest there.
'Do-you-feel-it-too His voice was
a whisper.
brought myself back to sanity with a
Jerk I didn't know to what lengths this
obsession of my fathers might carry
him. and felt the necessity of injecting
a touch OF commonplace into the situa-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
ODD FACTS

An artificial silk of much strength
has been developed in the Philippines by
crossing certain fibre plants.
A locomotive burning pulverized coal
as an experiment has been in use daily
in Pennsylvania for more than year
without losing any time for repairs
When wood is used as reinforcing
material for concrete 1t should be i'm
preEnated with magnesium chloride. and
the wood must be so placed that any
change in the cross-sectional area does
not AFFECT the durability of the struc-
ture. If the latter precaution is over
looked the concrete may crack.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
Secrets of Health and Happiness
Are You a Candy and Dessert
ia Sugar---lntemperate?
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERG
A. B., M. A., NJ. D. (Johns Hopkins University

HE fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets. The
guzzlers who wont to soak themselves in
sprituous liquors in danger of intemper-
ance in sweetmeats and bonbons.
Sugar has been used by psychologists and physicians
to prolong life AS matter of fact it is the guratve
sweetness of the lives of that makes them
healthy and happy. mans usefulness ceases when he
falls into ruts
As result of prohibition it is estimated that
America is consuming at the of 900 900 900
worth of candy yearly wise from the East tells
that who likes sweets will become
drunkard. By this reckoning, year of prohibition
ought to all "innocuous dulcitude" and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
WINIFRED BLACK % Gso7T Mending the Pitcher


that would let
nv life be wrecked -notaf ter
best to forget the whole at
I'd What in the world will she do
him now? What will the children do?
No him. wouldn't
that Don't remember the time knocked the pitcher off
So had it mended and
and make yourself believe that it's
good
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NO" prevaricated. with almost a
curt air. Where is the key for this?' 1
asked the question OF myself. then an
swered it as quickly. "Ohl yes. remem-
Der now"
went to my desk, and from a drawer
took a small keyring. holding only the
keys of the things which I don't need to
open often From Il I selected old
brass key and put it into my fathers
outstretched hand. Bis fingers trembled
perceptibiy as he took it, and it was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

Annie Lo4tris tcEI .osIconas letters Of
inquiry on subjects Of feminine interest
from young toomsr readers Of tAts paper
aud teiH reply to them IN these COLUMNS.
Letters to MISS Laur-e should be id
dressed TO her, care this Office.
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to its continental properties in making
foodstuffs more tempting to the palate
Over-indulgence in sugar. honey. syrup.
molasses. cakes, desserts. ices and other
FOODS such as pastries. pies and pud-
dings bid man of today to a debauch
that may threaten him with CONSEQUENCES
almost as dire as alcoholic dementia.
alcoholic epilepsy. cirrhosis of the liver
nephritis. alcoholic neurstis and the
other distempers now on the wane
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
OEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

1 am a young bride OF n few
months. My husband does not seem
to care as much for me as before
our marriage. He goes around and
keeps company with other women
Now. dear Annie Laurie, love my
husband very much. and do all can
to please him, but he does not re-
turn my love. Please advise me
what to do. D. c. NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
Advice
to
By ANNIE LAURIE

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
1 am madly III love with a young
boy. He is is. and am II. We are
corresponding. He was at my place
a few times. He says he loves me.
but he doesn't come over any more.
What should do? Please give me
your advice.
PRINKEY BROUSER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

~ RINKEY BROUSER: II he does
not come over to see you any more
why not let him so? He wouldn' t
neglect you IL he loved you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
Bridge This Year

Why sntth atth bestw way to IN this casef
who has made him al this trouble
in
Bridge yarbrdge with dignity and self
respect-and will
You will have saved home and kept and
mliation from the o children
advice Mend the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19

the girl had
of picket
awfuly They belong the
goh
is really good deal of a success as bridge player -
had
happy children have been happy,
satin dress, md wreath of appleblosso
college, youngest school,
all
an aching misery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
By Gsnsvievs KembIs
SUNDAY AND MONDAY,
JIJNE 2O-2I.

Sunday promises to be a particularly
pleasant and happy day with the social
and romantic interests accumulated by
the strong operation OF the Venus infiu-
ance. These affairs seem destined to
prosper, as well as other interests.
Those whose birthday il is have the
prospect Of a happy and prosperous
year. a child born on this day will be
lucky and win rise in life.
Mondays horoscope is OF discour-
aging nature, according to the adverse
positions OF several Of the malehcs IN
powerful operation. Under such auspices
II Is advisable to proceed in all things
cautiously and deliberately. with paI
ticular care given to the health, and to
avoid accident and quarrels. But little
advantage Is to be gained from travel
OF removal. and great care should be
exercised II Journeys are imperative.
Those whose birthday it is have an
augury calling for caution and cool de-
liberation in the management OF all ar
fairs. The physical condition needs safe
guarding. A child born on this day viii
be given TO quick speech and fiery ae-
lions. 1t should be schooled In dis
erection and self-control.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-19
Diary Of a Fashion Model

By GRACE THORNCLIFFE :

Is finished with long tassels that extend
from the cars to the shoulders.
For g moro Informal occasion Madame
created for her client a very simple but
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: HEY'vE been married twenty years, and every

IT HEY'vE been married twenty years, and every
body loves and respects them both.
The man is sort of office manager in
prosperous office He began with the firm years ago
they gave him leather armchair for wedding
present and it such good one that you can sit
in it yet, and not feel any Jumps
They built little house of their own before
they'd been married three years little house with
a lawn in front, and apple tree in the back. And
bv the time thew were married ten wears the oldest
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this reckoning year of prohibition with candy eating
TT all to "innocuous dulctude," and to-
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1920-02-21

EMc+rIyfni { ESsyery, ME dajcle sic
rinse { ne F5syv0leie torturowHS sic
/ pEsRGaI".
Teoltan Ceilings przsStudyowAl VIA
sns swoIs polC4snIe 1 EresEdS wyna
lazS meIole. kt6-a postawRA 60 ma mo-
El E.obi{a 20 sZcEsSliwym cslowiS-.
KLEIN.
Netoda ~ !est prosta. latwA fAsty
mote IA ~yastosowac. Cerpiaey M rup-
turs psw!nnl rr4eS ksiS3ke kApitanA
Ceilings ! pcdiuS lego prLspisow wy
IeczyS Sc : ruptury " sYolm wiasnym
domu. KS!stEa ! lokarstEo So DARMo.
Possans bSda &aAtsmu kto nAdesle ten
wyps{niony kuPon. Przyslitcle kupon
ZARAI = mn Re gazette ~odioEycle.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1920-02-21
,,Wyleczcie sic
z ruptury talk jak
ia sic w~yleczyiem"
Starry knpItan ckrstowy wyIeczyf sfs
rEp1Iry Potem gdy doktorzy
poHtednell: =
popsracya al6o SmfeEe". a.

EeE0 lekarGtuO 1 ksfs4ka DSSlNne dArns
KSpitaR Ceilings SdbywAl poArcAe
morskts prizes Sis's lat: poten eo1naI
podWotnei rupta=y I prseB wleie lat
ME m5El opG5eiG lozka Naprotno sBu'
ka& rA3y :ekA-zy. O5tAtec1nle povis-s
ldziano mU. e. muSl poddac sic ovSrA-
cyl also ur!erGc. On MIA EobR tsGO
4 ~ytrurnNraN 49, nam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-07
Pairs Women's Smart Russia-C Calf Walking Oxfords
Marked at About One-Half Less Than Regula

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$40 $12 pair Soft, comfortable stylish Russia calf
in the popular walking oxford models Some of them have straight
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