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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
INCREASING EFFICIENCY.

Reports of increasing efficiency on
the part of labor are frequent. In
many instances it is recorded that in
/ dustrial plants, with reduced forces.
are showing greater output. Never
in the histor9 of the United States was
labor shortage so pronounced as dur
ing the war. Labor was at a pre-
MUM. This resulted IN a gradual re-
duction in efficiency all along the line
so that at the close of hostilities, labor
was generally considered less than so
per cent as efficient as it was in pre-
war days. Now that the country has
turned its attention to the pursuits of
peace Industrial efficiency seems to be
on the increase The reason for this,
says the Iron Trade Review, is readily
apparent. Jobs are not so plentiful as
they were; consequently men are
competing with one another in the
labor market,
During the war. when efficiency
was not essential in holding job. it
was a simple matter for good, bad or
indifferent workmen to be retained
on the payroll. Today the situation
is different; a just return for COM
pensation received is demanded.
The older mechanics, many of
whom Taxed their efforts slightly dur
ing the war, now are willingly speed
age and older can recall from prac-
teal experience the dark days follow
ing the business depressions of 1898
and 1907, when a man had to be- an
expert mechanic to hold a job, and.
further, he had to do a fair days
work. The Industrial Stacker was let
out for the reason that scores of eff
cient men could be had for the asking
to fill his place.
But a new state of affairs confronts
the mechanics who were not en-
ployed in industry previous to the war.
Their initial training took place at a
time when efficiency was almost I'M
known. Now that efficient manufac-
turing standards are being demanded,
they must adapt themselves to the
changing circumstances under which
they are employed This country per-
haps will never pass thru dark in
dustrial years such as followed the
business depressions above referred to,
but the lesson that the Individual me-
chanic must be an efficient worker to
on the payroll is slowly but |
surely becoming more evident every
day. Competition exerts a powerful |
influence, and in the case of labor, it !
determines more effectively Than any
other force what constitutes van hon
est days work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
CLOTHING PRICES
Continued from Page onsl


nine to eight horus for the first five
days of the week and the Saturday
schedule dropped entirely. the ana
nouncement said. General business
conditions necessitated the step. Off
Gals declared.
Refuse To Accept Cut.
Springfield, Mass. Nov. 9.-The
plant OF the Hodges Fibre Carpet COM
pany is closed today following the re-
fusal of the $50 employees TO accept
a cut of 5 per cent in wages which
the management states is the only way
the plant can be kept in operation.
superintendent w f. Hodges said
that the plant would remain closed
until orders warranted paying the OLD
wages.
Chicago, Nov. 9.-Canned tomatoes
sold at seven cents a can in depart
ment stores here today.
A year ago the same size and grade
brought three times that much.
New York, Nov. 9.-Raw sugar
dropped 20 ~ cents a pound, a new
low for the season in the sugar market
here today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
Dorothy Dix Talks
A Few More zig Leaves-1.
~ D0R0THY DIX
WsxsG,s Highest Paid womaz Wrasss.

A Few More Fig Leavcs-1.
1t is cheering news to hear that the
puissant Federation of Women's Clubs
has turned it's attention to the matter
of dress reform, particularly as it APP
plies to>young girls. and has gone on
record as advocating the sengthening
of feminine garments at both ends.
and adding a few more layers of
thickness to the string of beads that
! now does service for a bodice.
Heaven knows it is time for some
body to call a halt on the >disrobing
mania that seems to be afflictipg the
women of the so-called civilized world
"a mania that has nothing to recon-
mend it because it is an affront to both
decency and art.
Conceding that morality is largely a
matter of geography, we must also ad-
init that we of the Northern Hemis-
phere are out of the latitude in which
a woman can appear in public in q
semi-nude state and still maintain the
perfect flower of her modesty. A
belle of the Zulu Islands may be able
with a grass mat as her only costume,
but that lis a climatic achievement
of which we are incapable.
The influence of dress is more po-
tent upon women than all of the ten
commander ents. and no honest person
will deny that one of the main reasons
that the young girls of today are
holder, and more forward than their
mothers and 'grandmothers. is because
they are less clothed. For when a
woman throws away almost all her
seven wells, she throws away with
them a lot of her reserve, >modesty
and innocence.
Women not only sin against
modesty, but they sin against art. in
the present undressed fashion. We
might forgive the nude in society if
every women were Venus de Milo,
and built along specifications that
ravish the eye with their beauty.
But, alas and alack, such is far
from being the case. Clothes have
been the mantle of charity that COW
cred tubs of fat, and graveyards full
of bones, and none of us had the re-
hottest idea of how many grotesque
feminine forms nature had perpetrat-
ed until women began shearing off
their frocks at the bottom and cut
ting them out at the necks.
Then what a spectacle we have be-
held of mill post ankles, and splay
feet; of COW necks and triple chins:
of wish-bones and living skeletons!
Surely women have broken their mir
rors and lost their sense of humor,
or else they would make a frantic
grab for the concealing and alluring
petticoat again, and the swathing chif-
fons that take the curse off either
flesh or thinnes..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
CELEBRATES IT'S BIRTHDAY.
Mems Bible Glass of NJ f. Church Is
Eleven Years Old

The Mems Bible Glass OF the First
NJ. Z. Church celebrated its eleventh
anniversary Monday night at the
church with a banquet and entertain
ing program of speeches and music.
the class was formed in November, the
eleventh month, on the eleventh
day eleven years ago. Four large tables
were necessary to accommodate the
many members and their wives who
attended the banquet.
o. E. Wright was toastmaster and
speakers were Dr. Kulp. S. l.. Lash
brook, L. A. Gillette. S. H. Pitcher,
Harry PuEh and Judge Winfield Free
man, teacher of the class. Pitcher il
secretary of the class and Gillette is
president. ana both have served in the
offices since the organization of the
class with fifty charter members. In
tie eleven year, $40 have enrolled and
there were 1000 visitors. The class
has spent hundreds of dollars in mis-
relief and charity work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
Questions

@. What is the known depth of OIL
bearing sand ?-R. +. A., .saa
A. The Geological Survey says that there
is no known depth for oil bearing. 1t may
occur at any depth.
| z. How long does it take fish eggs to
A. The incubation period of eggs of the
various pond fishes ranges from a few
days to two weeks or more, while In other
cases, as the trout, th- period extends over
20. Are the bodies of tho American SOL
diers cremated before being brought from
A. The War Department says that these
bodies are not cremated; they are enclosed
in Theoretically sealed caskets.
Q. What is lseigniorage I'll. J. X.
A. Seigniorage is the profit arising from
the coinage of silver bullion, being the diff
bullion and the face value of the coin.
Q. What is the salary of the vice presi-
dent Of the United Safest. g. C..
A. The salary attached to this office is
O. Where is the Kiel Canal?-C. G. J.
a. The Kiel Canal connects the Baltic
and North seas in northern Germany, ex-
tending from HoItenau on the Baltic to
Brunsbuttet on the Elbe.
the Five Civilized Tribes?
A. The five civilized tribes is a term used
to designate collectively the Cherokes,
Tribes in Indian Territory (now oklahoma
The term was applied to them on account
CIVILIZED Ct liz d life and md customs. S '0"ai'
Q. How can 1 deposit money so that my
wife can draw 1t if uecessary?-C. II.
A. Have joint bank account. so that
either of you may draw checks against it.
Q. My husband took out his first papers
for naturalization, but died before time for
final ones. May 1 take these out?-H. h.
A. The Naturalization Bureau says that
since your husband died before receiving
to make a declaration of intention first
g. Why is boiled linseed oil" stipulated
in some formulas and how should it be
prepared ?-P. o. E.
A. Boiled hRssed oil is prepared by
heating raw oil; 1t is thicker and darker
in color and is not as suitable for delicate
work Heating it improves the drying
quality. Boiled oil dries in about one
fourth the time required for raw OIL For
this reason some formulas stipuIate its
use
Q. Are many liberty bonds lost?-o. L.
A. The treasury department says that
official figures show that 1883 persons
have lost bonds. OF these more than 5000
were coupon bonds. Owners of these have
little chance of recovery since they cannot
be identified.
Q. Are the residents of the District of
Columbia allowed to vote in a national
election ?-J. L. d.
A. The residents of the District Of
municipal affairs. The latter are adminis-
tered by the district commissioners who
are appointed by the president and confirm
ed by the senate All measures applying
to the District are passed upon by the
senate.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Association of Nations Arrange
Wents Under Way.
Harding Plan Already Being
Discussed Abroad.

Washington. Nov s.-Preliminary
work on the plan for an Association
of nations" promised by President
elect Harding is well along. it was
learned here today
Conversations now going on be-
tween certain influential Republicans
and persons in foreign capitals have
already developed interesting facts
concerning the European attitude to-
ward an entirely new association
The changes have been, of course,
entirely unofficial and informal and
Harding has had nothing to do with
them. The information thus obtained,
however, is regarded as a much frank
er expression of foreign views than if
IL were official.
The whole of a considerable cor
respondence between certain Ameri-
cans and thefr European friends in
three countries, extending over many
weeks, shows a distinct willingness to
meet Harding at least half way. Thru
1t all runs the same idea-that Europe
must have American cooperation and
not disposed to stick at the terms.
While this information is being
gathered abroad, other agencies are
preparing for Harding an analysis of
the domestic situation with regard to
the league. Harding regards the cleo
ton as popular vote against the Will
son league. But he has to reckon with
Root. Taft and other influential Re-
publicans< who do ont want ID see the
Wilson plan discarded entirely. There
are some Republican senators. too,
who favor ratification of the Wilson
league with strong reservations.
Indications are that Democrats are
to negotiate with these Re-
perhaps at the short session
of congress, to ratify the treaty with
the Lodge reservations, the Democrats
agreeing to vote for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

The surplus of the United States
for export this year. it is estimated,
will include about 100000 bales of
cotton, 3OO,O0O,OOO bushels OF wheat.
$3.50. 100000 worth of semi nanufac-
tured raw materials and finished man
ufactured products, and about $780,
900, 900 worth of packing house prod
ucts, European countries are in the
market for the major part of this sur
plus, it is said. but their problem lies
in finding means of making pay
menf. Just new they are buying SPAR
ingly and this fact doubtless has much
to do with the decline in, prices in
this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
MAKE EMlMICTMENTS
Judge Anderson Falls Attorney Gen.
eral Palmer for Holding Evidence.

Judge Anderson Fails Attorney GEN.
eral Palmer for Holding Evidence.
Indianapolis. Nov s.-Further in
dictments in connection with the coal
miners strike of year ago are ex-
pected to be sought here as a result
of changes caused in the governments
plans for prosecuting las coal miners
and operators on charges of Nconspir-
ing to violate the Lever law. It was
learned today.
Attorney General Palmer's instruc-
lions to his aides here that acts COM
mitted previously to strike injunction
proceedings in November, 1919, were
not TO be used as evidence in the trial
resulted yesterday in the trial being
continued to January 10 at the request
of the government. Frederick Van
Mugs, United States attorney, and L.
Ert Slack, special assistant to Van
Mugs. declared Palmer's instructions
took the heart out of their case" and
that they would be unable to proceed
with the case until they had re-
arranged their plans. Van Nuys indi-
Gated to Anderson he might have to
seek other indictments.
Anderson, in granting the continu-
ance, failed Palmer. saying the attor-
ney general had come strangely near
to compromising a felony
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

During the recent campaign Repub-
Leans asserted that the Wilson ad-
ministration had squandered approx
imately $4,000. 900, O00 of the public
funds in a wholly useless and uncalled
for manner. If this be true the new
administration should hold somebody
responsible. Such a betrayal of trust
should not be passed over lightly
merely because the Democrat party
has been driven from power. Punish
ment should be made to fit the crime
While the people were busy winning
the war they paid little attention to
such matters, but pay day now is at
hand and they may feel differently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Treasury officials announce that
there can be no reduction in taxes for
three years. But who ever expects a
reduction in taxes? Taxes do not
travel a downward course. 1t is not
unusual for political parties to prom
Use, while seeking votes, a lowering of
taxes but such promises never are full
filled. Congress, legislatures and Of
flee holders generally ever are seeking
new ways of spending the peoples
money. And the people do not seem
greatly to mind. They grumble- occa-
sionally but that is all. They do moth
ing to bring about a lessening of pub
lie expenditures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

It is the feeling that middlemen in
herently must obtain the products of
farmers at lowest possible prices
which leads farmers 80 their present
effort TO promote new system. They
want to establish cooperative organi-
cations that will employ middlemen
on a salary basis in order 70 accom-
plish two things. first to feed the mar
ket regularly and prevent Cutting of
any markets; second to retain owner
ship of their products until sold for
immediate transmissioH to professors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
OPEN SHOP WAR

Continued froLf PAGE Onej
that spread of the open and closed
shop war" thruout the middiewest was
ito be expected
"Open shop" proprietors declared
the movement would shortly be
carried into the east extensively.
Union leaders declared as the con-
ditions appeared in a new spot, labor
was ready to combat it. The open
shop movement was first launched
in Texas and Oklahoma. 1T
was the chief state Issue OF the guber-
Material campaign in Texas Of former
Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey last
July and August. Bailey was de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Once more the front porch style of
campaign has won an American cleo
ton. Probably a great majority of the
people of this country would be glad
10 see the transforming style of cam
paign inaugurated by Bryan in 1895
consigned to oblivion. Doubtless they
would approve a return by future
presidential candidates to that dignity
displayed by Samuel ]. Tilden and
Grover Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
Household Hints
Good Soups.

Cream of Tomato Soup-One-half
can tomatoes. one small tablespoon
sugar. one-quarter teaspoon soda, one
quarter cup butter, one quart milk,
one slice onion. four tablespoons flour,
pepper.
Scald milk with onion; remove
onion and thicken with flour mixed
with cold water until smooth enough
to pour. Cook twenty minutes, stirring
constantly at first Cook tomatoes and
sugar fifteen minutes; add soda and
rub thru a strainer. Combine mix
lures and strain into heated dish
over butter, salt and pepper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

and consumers. BY this program
there is seen a possibility of rectify-
ing the uncertainties and abuses. aris-
ing from the present seasonal falling
and rising of the prices of farm prod
ucts. 1t has been demonstrated that
this can be done in the case of minor
crops. Wheat growers have but to
adopt, elaborate and adjust to their
needs the plan in operation in Cali
fornia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
TWO DIVORCE SUITS.
Two Wives Charge Husbands with
Extreme Cruelty.

Suits for divorce were filed in the
district court today by Desda Rosa
Couk against Claude Couk, and by
Fannie Casner against Clifford Casner.
Both plaintiffs charge extreme cruel
ty. non-support and neglect of duty.
A restraining order against Casner
was issued by Judge James A. Mcclure
on the application of the formers
wife. who alleges that Casner's treat
ment has resulted in her having to go
to a hospital for treatment. and tflat
Casner constantly annoys her while IN
the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Bradstreet's chronicles another
slight rise in food prices last week, the
second in succession. Thus is the
anomaly presented of an advance in
food costs while industrial plants are
closing. wages are being reduced In
some quarters, and prices of almost
all other commodities are falling.
such conditions cannot long continue
without causing serious disturbances
in the country's business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

The Note on the tax and farm
tenantry" amendments indicates that
there may have been some uncer-
tainty in the minds of the voters re-
garding them. but it has been made
clear that they want good roads and
mean to have them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

The supreme court decision in the
cigaret' case, handed down Saturday,
may result in forcing smokers to send
TO Kansas City for supplies. The next
move of the reformers probably will
DE to obtain the passage of law pro-
hibiting transportation of the coffin
nails into the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

In the world of politics there is no
such thing as rest. The counting of
the votes cast in the national election
is scarcely completed before the cam
paign for municipal offices, to be filled
next spring. begins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
CHARTER is APPROVED.
Peoples Producing & Refining Com.
pany Granted Charter.

The state charter board has ap-
proved the charter application of the
pany OF Wichita. The company is
capitalized for 100000. The board
also approved the application of the
Merchants State bank of Kansas City,
capitalized at $4,000. and the Sherz
man City State bank of Sherman City,
with a capital OF $4,000,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
GETS VERDICT FOR $3.50.


A jury today awarded a verdict of
$3.50 damages against E. Linge, in the
district court, to Fred Edlin. a minor,
suing thru his father. J. d. Edlin.
The suit was for $4,000, and arose
when the boy was struck by a Ford
sedan driven by Linge on February 81.
The boy was riding a bicycle and the
petition and counter petition charge
each party to the suit with having
been negligent and violation of the
traffic ordinances of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

oh; don't-hold me-sQ tight. Billy
--Billy what?'' demanded that stern
hold.
Hortense suddenly gave herself to
his lips. unresisting.
"Billy-dear," she said.
Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Thomas of Colorado. the Democrat
candidate for United States senator,
defeated for reelection, was as bitter
an opponent of the League Of Nations
as was the successful candidate for the
presidency. This result serves to
prove how little the league had to do
with the voting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Since congress already is IN the con-
troll of the victorious party, It will not
be necessary to wait until after March
4 to begin to do things. 1t has man
date from the people to go ahead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Ralph F. Palmer. Topeka. u
Eva Myers. chappelI, Neb-. IL
George Blisheim. Topeka 60
Anita Forney. Topeka .---.-...---..---. 30
Charles H. SearIe. Topeka. over p
Anna L. Close, Topeka. -....-.--..- over q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09

Diamond Engagement Rings. $50 to
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Goard CO..
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DEATHS AND Funerals

MRS f C THRALL- g.. died at her
home. 1853 Harrison street this morning
after an Illness Of several months. Funeral
announcement later
lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. SIR
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Copyright, 1920, bytbe Wheeler Syndicate.
Incl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-09
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

Al issues OF Liberty Bends bought
ana sold. The Shawnee Investment
Co.. 52E Kansas avenue.-Adv.