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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21
JUST FOLKS
SUSPICIOUS,
BY EDGAR A. GUEST

SUSPICIOUS
Something queer is goin' Of don't under
stand ut all.
Last night when my pa came home there
was whisperin' in the hall.
An my mother said to me: you Just
stay right where you arei
Keep away little while-don't go pesterin'
your pa"
An they hustled up the stairs, anil peeked
An I thought 1 saw q drum just like I've
been askin for.
Usually when pa comes home he is glad
to see me round
An he wants me at the door-now he never
makes a sound
But comes sneakin' In the house an ma
follows him upstairs
An I'm sure they're hidin' things under
meath the beds an chairs,
Coz one day | peeked-i did-an' saw one
Looked to me as tho it wuz 'xactly like
a baseball bat.
Wish 1 understood it aIl-pa says there's
a Santa Claus,
An I'm sure there must be one, but 1t
puzzles me because
Pa seems different just now an not like
he used to be.
Every night when be comes home he just
Mother tells me net to look, but / peeked
at him last night
An he had a bundle which was coaster
sled all right
amt certain sure. of course, but our
chimney seems TO small
I'll Just bet that Santa Claus couldn't get
down IL at all.
An it's queer that pa should be go afraid
o. me at night
That be waits eurSide until he is sure I'm
out o. sight
Now IN tell you something else. but you
mustn't say l said
There's a lot O. packages hidden under
meath PAS bed.
Copyright 1920. by Edgar A. Guest)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Figures. running high into the bill.
lions. of losses sustained in connection
with falling prices have recently ap-
peared. One man estimates the
losses OF the farmers alone at many
billions of dollars thru recent declines
in farm commodities. 1t is, undoubt-
edly, true that a sharp and unexpected
decline in commodity prices does pre-
sent a serious problem. but there is no
need to exaggerate it. 1t should be
remembered that. despite price
changes, the actual physical wealth
Of the country remains. The country
still has its railroads and it's real es,
tate, It's houses and its factories its
hogs. Its corn, it's cattle. and it's cot
ten. In many cases, changes in prices
have little significance. 1t is a mat
ter OF concern to the farmer whether
the surplus Of his eggs, which he sells.
rises or falls in price. It is a matter
Of Indifference to how, however,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21
SHALL INITIATION CoNTINUE2

Despite the warning of treasury Of
ficials, bankers and many business
men, that any plan to initiate credit at
the present time means only post
ponement of readjustment. farming
interests have so far prevailed in their
campaign for government assistance
as to have obtained the passage of a
resolution by congress directing the
secretary of the treasury and the war
finance corporation, to revive the ac-
tivities of the latter organization with
the view of assisting in the financing
of agricultural and other products to
foreign markets"
Another section of the resolution
says that it is the opinion of congress
that the federal reserve board should
take such action as may be necessary
to permit the member banks of the
federal reserve system to grant liberal
extensions of credit to the farmers of
the country upon the security of the
agricultural products now held by
them, by permitting the rediscounting
of such notes of extension at a fair and
reasonable rate of interest. This fea-
ture was eliminated by the house.
Dispatches from Washington an
nounce that President WILSON, is ex-
pected to veto the measure.
In opposing this resolution Senator
Edge declared that "at its best a re-
vival of the war finance corporation
would be only constructing temper
airy structure to relieve artificially an
inevitable situation, and in the final
analysis would simply put off little
longer that settlement with some
losses, which we all must recognize
cannot be aVerted. When we establish
or maintain artificial prices we only
postpone the evil day of readjustmeut
to normal levels. If we are to keep
prices up or If we are to levy some
other form OF taxation the people
must pay, and I am not in favor of
such legislation"
Apparently the president is in agree
ment with Senator Edge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

he has been pretty, close to the fires
of life. And become Drowned ana
sobered.
Then he presents fine spectacle
of heroism.
You who simply get thru your day
in the easiest way possible. has it ever
occurred to you that the time may
come when your soft character will be
swept like sand from it's bearings and
you left friendless. alone and helpless?
For the race is not to the swift-but
to the strong.
1t isn't mere misfortune that
browns one soul, but the brave facing
of misfortune without a whimper.
A character that's worth having
comes high and hard. The fire burns
pretty hot at times. But people will
like you and stick to you-because
you will be as true and genuine as
you are Drowned by fire!''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21
George Matthew Adams
Daily Talk
DROWNED BY FIRE.

have been thinking about the les
son of inspiration contained in a loaf
of bread. Take it when it is warm
and particularly well Drowned
Which part do most people like
best? It's the brown part-that was
nearest the fire!
spent a wonderfully happy eve
ming recently with an old friend who
related to me, in his modest fashion,
some of the thrilling events of his trip
to the frozen North, where for three
years he lived and worked.
: do not make friends any too easily,
but the minute I met this young man
liked him. For / knew that you
could bank en- him under any eircum-
STANCES or in any emergency He
looked the part and impressed it right
into you.
He told me the other night of times
when II looked as tho he would never
live to tell the story But he did He
told it to me- And you could see his
days OF fight and privation stamped
in his face and in the manner of his
voice He had been Drowned by soul
fire.
: a man doesn't amount to much until
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

In a discussion of the alleged fall
ure of the League of Nations, the Troy
Times says: 1.-THE Harding admins
tration will see that there is a work
able agreement, not house of cards
built on the sand of temporary ad-
vantage, but temple of justice on the
enduring foundation of Righteousness
expressed in the terms of law" The
Harding administration may be ac-
tuated by the best intention, but how
can it accomplish all this without the
cooperation of other nations? Other
countries may object to our kind of
league, just as we objected to theirs.
Doubtless Senator Harding will make
an honest effort to carry out his prom
ises regarding an association of ma
tons. but he may not be able to de-
liver the goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

That the times are out OF JOINT
most everybody seems ready TO agree
THE remedies offered for existing ecu
,or,ic conditions are legion. Inc sit-
,,s+ion calls to mind the days wheh
kansas was subject to visitatiohs ..
orasshoppers. Plans for disposihs Oh
the pests appeared in large numbers.
one Topeka newspaper set forth at
considerable length a scheme winch
was declared to be especially elieclise'
II oonsigted in running the farm rolleF
over the growing wheat and thuS
crushing the life out of the hoppeFs'
can't A. c. wallace, a farmer, long
since dead, possessed a field OF lux
reiaut wheat which was just neslh-
ming 10 head. He read the newspaper
s,rpestion and decided to try 1t. he
bitched a fast stepping team to the
farm roller and proceeded to roll
Having gone over several acres OF ms
IRON and observing that the Wheat
was not returning to a standing posi-
,iou as had been promised, ne ae-
seconded from the machine to observe
results more closely. Investigation ne
declared. convinced him that he nao
MT so much as broken leg OF one
~ the insects. Panaceas for earthly
troubles usually are offered most law
,shlv by those who are unconversant
,rith the subject of which they treat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

promotion to a managerial role is tnat
nv October next Tyrus Raymond Cobb
won't have a friend in the world
We note the prevalence in the v1cin1s
ity of Baltimore of another harmless
form of useless endeavor. MARYLAND
has brought suit to test the validity OF
the suffrage amendment.
We should not go so far as TO say
time has justified the left-hand hip
pocket in a pair of trousers, but we
give the tailor who sews 1t in credit
for a higher order of intelligence than
that at which we formerly rated him.
Formerly when those socially in
clined desired to give party they
sent out engraved Invitations Nova
days they buy a bottle of 'hooch-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Colonel Bryan has placed the mark
of his approval upon Senator Harding.
This. however, may not indicate that
the senator's mind runs along with
that OF the colonel on all matters.
Probably it rests largely upon the SEN
ator's wisdom in selecting persons
from whom to obtain advice. Colonel
BRYAN may hold an entirely different
view four years from now. He has
been known to change his mind' re-
eardIng public men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

A great connection has arisen over
the passage of an anti-strike bill by
the senate last week. There is no
cause for excitement. Let Senator La
Toilette and the labor leaders wait un-
til the bill gets over to the house.
That body will take care of it. House
members must be elected every two
years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

The ways and means committee ct
the house proposes levying a tariff on
imports OF wheat. In view of the fact
that export demand last week raised
the price of wheat several cents a
bushel. 1t is difficult to see how tar
IF duty on this cereal would help the
farr,,ar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Fur dealers apparently have on
hand more of the finished product
than they can sell and have asked the
trappers to cease their activities for
awhile. Even this would make little
difference II the Russian markets
should be opened up. There prob
ably would be available a large supply
Of pelts in Russia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Under the caption: Prohibition
Note From Kansas" the Sioux City
Tribune prints the following: Mayor
Corwine of Topeka suffered such a Sc
we're attack of hiccoughs that he was
unable to be at his office for two
DAYS"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

A bottle of Scotch whisky has been
nlaced I'm the cornerstone of a new
building in Jersey City. This seems 10
render the stone liable to prosecution
for having liquor in its possession.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Q; What is meant by being furlouehed
A. The Navy. department says that
man being furloughed to the Reserves
means that he can return to civilian
pursuits and will not be called upon 10
! perform any duty in naval service except
| in an emergency.
q. What is "puffer" at an auction
! sale?-C. H.
A. A "puffer" is a name applied to a
person who is engaged to boost the price
of articles sold at auction by bidding on
| them. This practice is known as by-bid-
q. In simple terms, what is the rela-
tive heat value Of soft coal or wood?--A-
A. Average soft coal has about twice the
heating value of an equal weight OF dry
wood.
@. Just what kind of cat is maltese?
A. This is blush gray variety OF the
q. What percentage of the coIonists
were not in favor of the Revolution Nv.
A. 1t has been estimated that fully one
third of the coIonists, that is. one million
ont of three million population, were on
posed to the measures of the Revolution In
all its stages. Parliament modified a force
Of between 10000 and 10000 men for service
II o the Revolutionary war, Of which from
q; Who invented the microscope Pc.
A. The invention of the microscope is
lost in antiquity. The Oldest one In ex
istenee is ia the British Museum. 1t is
planocoDNex lens or quartz, less than 2
of an inch in thickness, IA inches in
diapeter. and with a focal length Of 1bour
four inches. This vas found in the ruins
of Nineveh.
tAny reader can get the answer 20 any
question by writing The Topeka State
Journal information bureau Frederic J.
Haskin. Director washington, d G. This
offer applies strictly to Information The
bureau ennn9t give advice @ legal medical
take to settle domestic troubles. nor to
undertake. exhaustive research on any
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All reniies are sent direct to the fnuuire-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Personally, we regard the selection
of Mrs. Rorer for the post of sec
rotary of the interior as burst Of in
telligence closely akin to genius.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

A CLEAN of Intelligence seems to
have permeated the dome of Mr.. Will
lard. He promises to train faithfully
for Mr.. Dempsey. Mr.. Willard, you
may remember, trained for Mr.. Demp-
sey the other time by indorsing
checks and depositipg them to the
credit of his bank account.
The regrettable thing about his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

Now, we don't know how Mr.
O'Neills vivid lines will affect you, hui
when we read them we went out and
Joined another lodge of sorrow, pay
ing all dues and per capita assess
ments five years in advance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

We may add, by way of gliding tn
thought with warm, golden glow
that when we join a lodge of sorrow
the event takes on significance. w
had not previously Joined a lodge o
sorrow since the Belgian army in
vaded Germany in the early days o
the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-21

beatable,'" we quote Joseph Jeffer-
son O'Neill, was a pretty sad-looking
affair as he left the ring. even tho
he was a winner. He was cut about
the mouth and left ear, and his face
was crimson from the blood drawn by
Brennan's punches"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01
MILLER PASSES
THREE HANDING
CAME TO TWINS
With Two Down In Eleventh Frame
Three Walks Fatal; Hayes Poles
Homer With Two On; Petit
tiereW Goes In Box.
Special to the Express.

Special to the Express
FIT. Smith, July with two down
in the eleventh inning three walks
in succession by Miller, forced the
winning run for Ft. Smith over the
pan and the Twins won 6 to ;.
In the fifth, Hayes for Chickasha
poled one over the left field fnce
with Kitterman and Neusel on the
paths. The straights that the Chick
asha pitching staff is in was shown
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

There is nothing in the whole list
OF flesh-healing remedies that can
approach Liquid Borozone in the
rapidity with which it heals cuts,
wounds, sores or scalds. 1t is a
marvellous discovery. Price soc, 6Oc
and $I20 Sold by Wren Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

1t will pay to investigate the FOX
before you buy typewriter. Many
exclusive features. The Fox is made
in standard and portable models;
prompt delivery at present Oakes
Typewriter Exchange, state dealers
207 West Second street, Oklahoma
City. See machine at Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

Delicious cake and cream to be
served by ladies' of the Presbyterian
Guild on the lawn Of the church
Friday evening, July /. Price Is
cents. 29-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01
GOV. ISSUES PROCLAMATION

Oklahoma City. Oka.-Governor
Robertson has issued proclamation
urging 0klahomans to observe
sane fourth. minus the old fasnioned
explosives that usually result in cas-.
ualties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01
Hayakawa-Se Sessue Hayakawa
Sugg theater today only.

Hot weather is hard on teething
babies. They suffer the combined
miseory of heat pain and stomach
disorder. McGee's Baby Elixir helps
the little sufferer through the trying
period by correcting the stomach
and bowels. Price Soc and soc, Sold
by Wren Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

by the fact that Manager Pettigrew
took turn in the box himself.
The score:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

Summary; Two base hits Hayes.
Shirley, zunigha. Leininger. Three
base hits. Mueller. Home run,
Hayes. Hit by pitched ball. Rey-
nolds. Base on balls, orr Rolf ), off
Pettigrew /, Off Kraft l, off Miller
3, Struck out, by Rolf 3 by Dena-
son :. by Pettigrew /. Sacrifice
hits, McMullen 2, Davidson 3, Stol-
en- bases, Reynolds, Mueller (2l, Da-
wilson, Parker. Hits, off Rolf ten,
; runs, in s 2-S innings, off ,Dodson
. in l inning. off Denason in . in,
nings, Off Pettigrew G, runs in 4
2.3 innings, off Kraft ., run in
2 10 innings, off Miller 2, | run in
3 2-S innings. Time 2:20. Umpire
Flood
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

livery ueWly=Weu SnOulu see NV
erythmg but the Truth" Kozy today
Outstanding baseball tickets mus
be validated by Saturday night OIL
they viii not be honored at the gate
Bring tickets to Chickasha Bottling
and Creamery company. Choctaw
avenue. o. j. Hallowell, Business
Manager. 30.4t
Special attraction with Eddie Ly-
ons and Lee Moran, Ko2y today.
In addition 10 the auto alundry
north of post office we have opened
a Ford repair shop and are now
ready to do all kinds of Ford repair
work. Our slogan is prompt service
aud we guarantee all work. Storage
So per month, one free wash week
29es J. NJ. Rood. Prop.
Mrs. S. brooker Is reported i'll at
her home, 1414 South Eighth street.
Mrs NJ. Fl. Evins returned to her
home in Rush Springs Yesterday af.
ter visiting her son and daughter
Ernest and Pearl Eyins, S12 Choctaw
avenue.
Outstanding baseball tickets must
be validated by Saturday night or
they will not be honored at the gate.
Bring tickets to Chickasha .Bottling
and Creamery company. Choctaw
ayenue- 0. j. Hallowell, Business
Manager 30-4t
James Hutson left today for Lin.
'oln, Nebraska where he will spend
he summer with friends and rela
ives. He is the son og Mr.. and
Mrs j. A. lIutson.
Let us help you 20 better vision
Examination Tree. Minnett Optical
To-, sos First National Bank Bldg.
l-3t
Bennie Sapkey. small son of Sher-
fl and Mrs. Matt Sankey is visiting
riends and relatives at Deer Greek,
Oklahoma.
"The Brand Of Lopez thrilling
pansl play with Sessue IIayakawa
s an outlaw BUN fighter. Sugg the
ter
Spanish dancer outlaw, bull
ghts and other sensational fea,
res in the play, Brand of Lopez"
sessue Hayakawa at the
ugg today only.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

Special attraction with Eddie Ly-
ons and Lee Moran, Ko2y today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-01

Every newly-wed should see "Ev-
erythlng but the Truth" Kozy today.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-09-10
i DUE WEST.
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Miss Alberta Montgomery left
last week for Abbeville where she
will teach the coming year.
Mrs, J. c, Todd is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Willis of Edgmoor, S.
c. y
Mrs. Henry Gilbert of Greenville,
S. c., was in Due West for few
days visit last week.
DR.. R. L. Robinson preached in
Lancaster, S. c., last Sabbath. He is
also visiting kindred in the county.
Mrs. John Winn and children re-
turned last week from Black Noun
:ain, N. C.
Students of Erskine have begun
10 arrive. Some half dozen came in
last week.
Mr.. Mcdaniel and family moved
to Anderson last week. We regret to
lose this good family.
Quite a number of hands last
week were putting the Erskine dor
naatory in shape for the boys.
Mr.. Eugene Wilson leaves this
week to take up his work at the
Presbyterian College of Clinton.
Miss Sarah Nance went to Ham,
let, N. c., last Saturday to teach in
The Graded School.
DR.. and Mrs. j. S. Moffatt, Jr.,
left Monday for Lexington, Va,
where DR.. Moffatt will teach Eng
iish in Washington and Lee Univer-
sity.
Messrs. Robert Orr and Irwin
Brownlee returned to Anderson this
week after several days visit to
their grandmother, Mrs. F. B.
Brownlee.
Mrs. w. w. Edwards and her
daughter, Belle, spent last week IN
Laureps with Mrs. Edwards mother,
Mrs. Miller.
Mr.. C. C. Clinkscales will erect
dwelling on South Main street,
lust above the Baptist church. The
work is beginning.
Corn in this section, wherever
worked, is about as fine as the land
will make. The seasons have been
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-09-10
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ANTREVLLE
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On Santonnhar 9Th at 9 o.


On September 9Th, at 9 o
clock the doors of the Antreville
school building were thrown open,
and the cheerful faces of many
happy boys and girls adorned them,
with an eager desire to begin work
again. The thoughts of vacation
now live in memory, for school
DAYS have taken their place.
Miss Phillips of Winnsboro, is the
teacher selected for the 7th and
sth grades.
Mr.. J. E. Arnold conducted the
devotional exercises and made a
short talk. Miss Cathcart, the prin-
cipal also made a short talk. Both
were greatly enjoyed.
One hundred pupils were enroll
ed. We are pleased with cur corps
C teachers and we look forward to
& s;,ccessful Eear.
Mrs. E. F. Arnold of Abbeville
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Arnold.
Misses Irene and Winifred Nor
IS of Buford, Ca, are visiting the
l.isses Gable.
Miss Winton Keaton left last Sat-
,.rday for Pelzer, where she will
Zach this session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Brownlee en-
tertained at a lawn party Friday
evening in honor of their guests;
Misses Alice Harper of Lowndes-
vile and Minnie Lee Nickles OF
Greenwood. Ice cream and cake
were served.
Miss Beth Anderson spent the
weekend at Brownlee, the guest of
Mrs. Jack Brownlee,
Messrs. Carl Suber, Prue and
Nenry Bell of Abbeville spent Sun
day with homefolks.
Miss Lillis Carwile is at home
now, after spending some time with
relatives in North Carolina.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Nc
Carter, September End, daughter,
Julia Adell.
Mr.. George Gray, who has had a
position with the Redpath Chuatau-
qua during the summer, is at home
again.
The old home place, which for
merly belonged to Mr.. Watty Mil
FORD, was sold last Saturday. Those
making purchases were, Messrs. 5.
:. and Ben Caldwell and Lester Fer
"uson.
Miss Hazel Crowther left last
week for St. Matthews, where she
viii teach again in the St. Matthews
High School.