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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
PLEA FOR LEAGUE
Presidents Message Expected
to Ask Pact Adoption.
Taxation and Finance To Be
Chief Recommendations.

Washington. Dec. Adoption of
the League of Nations may be Presi-
rent Wilson'S suggestion to congress as
the proper way to relieve the condi-
ton confronting farmers as q result
OF rapidly falling prices OF agriculture
products, 1t was indicated in admin
istration quarters today.
considering offering-<he suggestion in
his forthcoming message to congress.
Today's intimation was the first
froEa any authoritative source as to
whether the president intended men
tioning the treaty or league in his
message.
Wilson has, on several occasions, in
sisted that the adoption of the league
would aid the farmers and would
prove a boom te Americas foreign
trade, generally.
The presidents speech delivered at
st. Louis during his tour of the coun-
try more than a year ago was recalled
here as the most emphatic declaration
that the league would help agriculture
and industry in a material way.
The president is still at work on his
message to congress and 1t was indi-
Gated today that ii probably would not
be completed before the end of this
week or early next week. 1t Is un-
derstood that the present plan is TO
communicate it to congress next Tues
day. the day following converting.
The president is expected to make a
ing taxation and government finances
and senators from the western and
southern states are hopeful that he
also will deal with the situation which
the farmers are facing as result of
falling prices for their produce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
TELLS OF CAKES
Mrs. W. II. Eastman Gives
Demonstration at Y. w. c. A.
Many Appropriate Names Are
Given Them.

Cake baking is the butterfly part
OF housekeeping" declared Mrs. W. H.
Eastman, in giving a cake baking
demonstration before the home eco
Monies department of the Woman's
club this morning at the Y. W. c. A.
There is no inanimate object so tenn
peramental as a cake Mrs. Eastman
said. Sometimes il Is sad and weary;
sometimes it is light and gay. We
watch it in the process of creation
with smile of encouragement on our
lips and CHASTITY fear in our hearts"
First OF Food Series.
Today's cake making demonstration
is the first of a series of food prepara-
ton demonstrations of much practical
value that will be arranged by the
Woman's club home economies depart
ment. Later demonstrations will cover
bread making and salad making and
other lines of cookery. and the recipes
used in the demonstrations will be
compiled into a cook book to be sold
by the club at. a nominal sum to con-
tribute to the Womans club house
building fund
This morning one of the most at
tractive sights in Topekaswas the ar
ray of endcing cakes arranged on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
Holcraft-Fiowers.-Adv.

City of Topeka Bonds for sale. The
Shawnee Inv. Co. Phone 5o5e.-Adv.
All issues or Liberty Bonds bought
and sold. The Shawnee Investment
Co. 534 Kansas avenue--Adv.
The Lowman Epworth league will
hold business meeting and entertain
ment at the church tomorrow night.
4 new series of lectures on gas en-
gines Will be begun Friday night at
the Knights of Columbus free night
school by c. A Sandmeyer, head of
the night automobile school.
The meeting OF the Topeka Athletic
association to have been held at the
city auditorium tonight has been post
poned until Tuesday, December Z. be-
cause the auditorium is being put to
other use tonight.
The Rev. S. J. Williams of Joliet.
H.. is being welcomed into his new
pastorate, Shiloh Baptist church of To-
peka. with special recognition services
which began "Wednesday night The
service Will continue tonight and Fri
day night.
An institute for the farmers of
the Indian Creek grange, four miles
north of Topeka. tonight. The insti-
tute will continue all day Friday, the
program including a basket dinner,
and will close Friday night.
The Rev F.. E. Mallory of Joplin.
Mo-. formerly pastor of the Third
Christian church of this city. will re-
turn to his home tonight after a short
visit in Topeka The Rev. Mr.. Mallory
is now pastor of the Third Christian
church in Joplin. He formerly held
pastorates in Parsons. Kan, and in
Denver. Colo.
stations have been opened at six
points along the new Santa Fe line
from Weynoka. Okla. to Buffalo.
Okla.s Fair Valley, Freedom. Edith.
Salt. SPRINGS, Selma and Buffalo Ad-
ditionaI stations are to be erected at
Mckinley, Brace and Lovesdale- Daily
freight and passenger service has been
installed on the line already.
The Santa Fe smashed-and paid
for-furniture to the amount OF
1921, 9ss, during the years 1918 and
1919, according to the claims depart
ment. A nationwide campaign to
avoid the payment of damage claims
by having the goods properly prepared
for shipment and properly handled,
has been going on for more than
year. backed by all the railroads OF
the country.
The members of the Topeka Build
ers' club entertained their wives and
women friends with dinner dance at
the Chamber of Commerce "Wednesday
night Dinner was served at sac
o'clock and was followed by a revue
by the Santa Fe girls vaudeville
troupe T W. Williamson, president
of the club. and T. A. McNeaf were
the after-dinner speakers. The vande-
willie was followed by q dance ~
Round trip tickets for the Pilgrim
age OF Shriners to the annual election
of officers which is to be held in
Leavenworth December Z. have been
placed on sale at the Masonic temple
and -Stansfie1d's drug store. Azspecial
train with 500 Shriners from Emporia.
will halt in Topeka long enough for
the Topeka Shriners to entertain the
Emporians at lunch. after which it
will be joined on the trip by 400 To-
peka Shriners, leaving at 1880 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
Sick
IS Years
Adler-i-ka!

81 had stomach trouble for fifteen
years. used two bottles of Adler-i-ka
and It CURED me. 1t was God-send
to me-" (Signede W. w. Small.
Adler-i-ka- acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowel. removing foul matter
which poisoned stomach. Brings out
all gasses. relieving pressure on heart
and other organs. EXCELLENT for
gas on the stomach or sour stomach
Removes surprising amount of foul,
decaying matter which nothing else
can dislodge. Tends to CURE consti-
patton and prevent appendicitis. Geo.
W. Stansfield. druggist, 632 Kansas
avenue. and other druggists.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
Local Mention

| b Doncyson. Secretary of the
VALLEY of Topeka; ]. E. Thomas, c. B..
Reed and Charles A Moore, all Scot
fish Rite Masons. are attending the
Scottish Rite reunion in Kansas City
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. sos Kansas Ave.
Adv.
Liberty Bonds = Neinhans. 2761-J.
ADV.
| Miss Lucy Page CASTOR will speak at
| the Salvation Army Memorial build
ling, Fifth avenue and Quincy street,
tonight on the anti-cigaret leagIe
which she is organizing in Topeka a
meeting of the league is to be held at
the headquarters, 91S Kansas avenue.
at o'clock this afternoon to complete
the organization.
List your property with the Shaw
nee Investment Company. Phone
| 5050.-Adv.
| The four councils and friends of
the knights and Ladies are requested
to meet at the house. 521 Quincy. De-
cember 3. for a box social. Ladies
cents Proceeds go to the home and
hospital. Good music for dancing.
Anna Jones-Adv.
Yes we are DuSy, Dut We Stlli can
| frame your picture if you bring it in
now. Wolcott, S25 Kan. Ave.-Adv.
Ruby Pashe of 1896 Woodward ave-
lnue had her tonsils- removed Friday.
She will be able to start to school by
| Monday, it is said
E s. Clinton, a local attorney, left
today for Phoenix. tsiz., where he will
| spend several days on legal business.
Raymond Chiropodist. orpheum Bldg
Adv.
| Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new. 25c-35c doz. Culver Hard
ware Co 4 ds~
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lacy doifies and silver trays before
the one hundred and fifty women who
attended the cake baking demonstra-
ton A number of members of the
club had baked cakes especially for
the occasion and Mrs. Eastman, with
the use of the necessary utensils
showed how the cakes had been con-
cocted. Members agreed that the
demonstration was practical and
showed intense interest in the lecture
by Mrs. Eastman.
Cakes Are Named.
II like TO name things. so Isnamed
the cakes Mrs. Eastman said. sfSoa h
named the animals lions and tigers:
the millers name their flour: Lucille
named her gowns Primrose and
Hawthorn: statue is called
So why should we cake makers be
outdone in temperament and senti-
ment by Noah and a few millers?"
Loves Parting is the name given to
one cake because of its lemon filling,
and in spite of its sorrowfuI name,
Loves Parting" was most enjoyable
'Sprintime" was one of the most
whipped nature
For a cake containing so unsoulfuI
an article as prunes. Mrs. Eastman
found the name AT Dusk Because
another cake was covered with burnt
sugar icing. it was called Golden
Glow"
''Springtime.' the cake containing
whipped oranges. was made by the
original cake recipe which won a prize
in a contest conducted by a New York
condensed milk concern, as made by
Mrs. Eastman.
THE only way to serve this cake. -
Mrs. Eastman said in referring TO her
prize cake. sis to follow the Califor-
MIA woman's rule for eating an orange,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
FENCE CONTROVERSY APPEARS.
Farmer Complains, Charging Neigh
Dor with Refusal to Cut Hedge.

The ancient hedge fence controversy
that, has alternately slumbered and
raved in Shawnee county for years has
appeared again. The slumbering en-
bers were disturbed this morning when
W. w. Tiliman. farmer living on
route 81, near Wakarusa, came TO the
county attorneys office and swore TO
a. complaint charging w. T. Hotchkiss.
another farmer, with refusing to cut
his hedge fence. TiIlman declares that
the tall hedge shades the road, keep
ing it in a perpetual muddy state
The statutes provide. according TO
Paul Edgar, assistant county attorney,
that the hedges must not grow. over
six feet tall, except trees at intervals
of several feet. Hotehkiss viii be
brought in to face "a charge Of viotat-
ing this law. it was stated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
CITY NEEDS REST ROOM
Twenty-Six Lady Employees at City
Hall Want Place to Rest.

Twenty-Sfx Lady Employees at City
Hall Want Place to Rest.
A girl in an office in tine city hall
nearly tainted today. Others of the
twcnty-six or more women employed
at the city hall have tainted or been
Ill and have suffered as did the girl
today for a place to lie down for re-
lief. The city hall has many modern
conveniences, much scientific equip
ment. a city auditorium that is I'M
usual, and other points of which to be
proud, but it provides no kind of a
rest room for women.
'AL we can do IL We want to lie
down is to put some chairs in a row
somewhere in a corner" one OF the
er~Dloyes said. But we don't stay
long because the chairs are too hard.
and there's no place that is private
The city hall was built in the days
when there were few women employees
here" said Miss Eta Covelf, city
clerk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
PAY WATER BILLS PROMPTLY.
Very Few Topekans Are Tardy. Says
Frank l. Stevens

Not one-half of one per cent of To-
pekans are tardy in paying their water
bills. Frank L. Stevens. cashier of the
water department said today. Out Of
the $500 water customers of the city,
not fifty persons are later than the
tenth of the month IN paying the bill.
On the eighth. ninth and tenth of
the month the MAJORITY of the water de-
partment's revenue comes in, Stevens
said Few people pay their bills be-
fore the seven or eighth of the month.
A penalty added to the bill if not paid
by the tenth of the month has made
the bill paying prompt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
SPECIAL SESSION OF COURT.
{. S. District Court Opens Today Will
Judge CottcraI Presiding.

A special session of the United States
district court opened in the federal
building this morning, with Judge
John H. Cotteral, of Guthrie, Okla,
presiding
There were a./few naturalization
cases and a few motions to come up
for hearing. 1t was said that all the
business will be disposed of today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

Rheumatism is "pafn only.
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop druggingl Rub
the misery right awayt Rub sooth-
Ing. penetrating st. Jacobs Or di-
rectly into the sore, stiff joints and
muscles and relief comes instantly.
st. Jacobs Dir conquers pain. II is
a harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and does not blister
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

You are suffering from brain flag
and ennui," announced the specialist.
You must have a change. Get into
some business in which you take more
interest
II would like to- replied the
patient, but the law won't let me-"
What do you mean by that 90
asked the doctor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Rub 1t Right Out-Try Thisl

Timber up, Quit complaining, Get
a small trial bottle of old-time ''St.
Jacobs Or at any drug store and in
just a moment you'll be free from
rheumatic pain, soreness and stiffness
Don't suffer- Relief and cure awaits
you. Get it. EST. Jacobs or is just
as good for sciatica, neuraigia lum-
bago. backache, sprains and swelling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
DEAN STEARNS' own SONGS
Noted Washburn Composer Bcfor'
State Music Federation.

Dean Henry v. Stearns. of Wash
burn. Is in wichita this week attend
ing the convention of the State FEEDER
alton of Music Clubs. Three songs OF
his own composition were to be pre-
scented on Kansas composers pro-
gram
Dean Stearns's compositions, large
ly diversified number fourteen. The
first of his works to come before the
Washburn public were Love Song
and "A Rose Dream" which were
sung by Miss Ruth Butler at Miss Ma
bel Wright's recital Tuesday night.
His Trio in d Minor" won the ma
tional federation prize in 1911. as the
best music written by an American
composer. He is a member of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
ANNIE LAURIE ANSWERS

Miss F. Wit is against the rules TO
answer letters personally. Ny advice is to
make him live up to the VOWS he took under
the laws Of God and man. He cannot shirk
his responsibilities such flimsy pretexts.
think It advisable TO go ahead on the
program you have outlined whether he de-
sires It or not You have rights which you
are Justified in upholdfng.
ANNIE LAURIE.
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Arrest Irish on Treason Charge.

Glasgow, Dec 2.-The police ar
rested six persons of Irish nationality
here today, three of them women. on
charges of trea sonable conspiracy.
If is stated that arms and ammunition
as well as Sim Fem literature were
found in their homes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

Meeting ofthe Topeka Catholic Ath-
letic association postponed until Tues
day. December Z s p. m. account of
picture 'Luring Shadows" being shown
this evening by ladies of Holy Name
Parish.
]. WILL KELLEY President. :
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

PHOEBE ELLEN BUTCHER. aged n
years. died at her home. 1919 North Van
Buren, street, Wednesday afternoon She
is survived by her husband. David N
Butcher The body with be taken to Valley
Falls today. where funeral services will be
held Friday. Burial viii be in the Valley
Falls cemetery
CORNELIA DECKER. aged 4s years
wife of S. B. Decker, died Tuesday after
noon at a local hospital. Funeral arrange
ments have not been made, and are await
ing word from Mr.. Decker.
EUGENE WATSON. the three month-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Watson, 103j
North Jefferson street. died Tuesday night
Funeral services will be held at the home
Friday afternoon at 30 O'Clock Burial
VIII be in Mount Auburn cemetery.
The funeral of James r. Magee, s. who
died at his residence. 912 West Twelfth
street, on Tuesday. was held this afternoon
at 80 O'Clock from ConweiFs funeral home
East Eighth street. Burial in Topeka GEM
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

~ - ~ ~ 49,
b . c o mes
arm, the skin smooth and
the general health i'm
proved; in fact. work
seems easier and . light
er, more buoyant feeling
takes possession Of the
whole being. 1t Is . fine
esnsasion-that Of looking
and feeling younger, sup
pis, cheerful active. alert
and fun Of enthuEissm-
To reduce ten TO SIXTY
lbs. whatever you need
to) you should now givekO-
REIN system . trial You
will probably find is 10
just what you need Start
on the road TO iongef life
~nd hnrniuan. fotzwt Oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS
Our Polite Traffic Officers.

Our FOIIte Ir11Ifo UIflttfss
First Lady
Il think policemen in our town
are as nice as they can be
They're so much more polite TO you
than they are down In Kay See"
Second Lady
Yes I've noticed in Topeka,
they all speak as you drive by;
While the ones in Kansas City
don't SO much as bat an eye"
Walt Drummond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

tain : small box ef Ksrein tabuiss (prS-
nounced koreeH) under noney-eaek guar
antee At any busy dug store or write for
free brochure With many testimozials. 10
Korsin Co. SSc-ss, stsszon 7, Esu ToEk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
New YORK stock Market.

Wall St. New York, Dec 2--STOCKS-
Trading in stocks today was broad and &C.
tive most leaders sadvancing after early
hesitation in forfeiting part of their gain
in the final dealings. Sales Appropriated
/. 100000 shares.
There were few exceptions to the ex-
tension of the rise in. the afternoon but
increase heaviness of Southern Pacific and
profit taking elsewhere caused some freq
ularity at the close. .a-.- -t-=
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
SEGER HEADS REALTORS
Annual Election of Topeka Real Estate
Board Held Today

At the annual election of officers
of the Topeka Real Estate board. held
at noon today. E. c. Seger was elect
ed president of the organization w.
T. Dawson. past president. was elected
to the office of vice president, and
George L. Tuer reelected secretary
and treasurer.
J. L. Hersh, c. B. Merriam and w.
A. Neiswanger were elected members
of the executive committee of the
board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02
TOPEKA BANK CLEARINGs.
Total For Week Was $2,S99, S1s.2s
AN Increase Over Last Week.

Bank clearings for the week totaled
$2,S99. 319.23, as against c1earings of
,$3,312,1762S for the same week a
year ago. The eiearings for last week
were s2,3O2, 447sS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

without starvation diet.
drastic drugs, or strennsus
exercise.
II you are evsrstcut.
are you lowering your VI
taIity By earring this
excess 6urdeaf Done
ieopardixe your health or
be q laughing stock any
longer. Be ksppyi
Follow the simple direc-
tons of the Korein sys-
tenn. Safe and pleasant.
recommended By many ~
liable women and men
Surprising weight re-
&ueszoa reports come in
even after Just . fey
days treatment. With
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

National Federation of Music Clubs
and stands high in musical circles
The rapid growth and high standing
of the washburn School OF Music
which now ranks among the finest in
the west. is due largely to his efforts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

New York, Dec. 2.-MONEY-Prime mer-
Ecantile paper. "a las per cent Exchange.
steady. Sterling. GO day bills, 3.435s; CON-
mercial, co day bills on banks. 3.43ss: COM
msrcial. 60 day bills. 3.431s demand, b 1915
cables BASS. Francs, demand, COZ: cables,
IA. Greece. demand, SOB New York ex-
Fchange-on Montreal. 12Ss per cent discount
Government and railroad bonds. irregular.
Time loans, steady; 60 days, so days and g
months. IA @715 per cent
Cali money. steady: high, Z: low. Z; rul-
ing rate, Z: closing bid 6: offered at :; last
loan, Z. Bank aceeptanees, 61s.
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New Orleans Cotton Market
New Orleans. Dec. 2-COTTON-Spot
steady. 2Jc higher; mfddling, 1919
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Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. sz7.-
Adv.
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Kansas City Hay Market.
Kansas City, Dec. 2.-HAY-Market IN
changed.
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FAT FOLKS
BECOME SLIM
EASILY, PLEASANTLY

Fat persons Win be happy 70 learn that
they might easily reduce their welghs
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New York, Dec. Liberty bonds close
31a's, $3.50; first As. $500: second As, $50:
AS, $500: fourth AIS, S7S; Victory
3sxsA 1856; Victory 4&'s. $3.50
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New York Cotton Market.
New York. Dec 2-cOTTON-Spot
quiet: middIing, 1866.
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Ruby Pashe of 1895 woodward ave-
nue. had her tonsils removed Friday
She will be able to start to school BY
Monday, it is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-02

Yes, We are busy, but we still can
frame your picture if you bring it in
now. wolcott, S25 Kan. Ave.-Adv.
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E s. Clinton, local attorney, left
today for Phoenix. Fsiz., where he will
spend several days on legal business.
ii
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Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new, 25c-35c doc. Culver Hard
Ware C7 - AdR-~
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proper re-
d u c o n
tha Seeh