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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

The sheriff of Cook County. Illinois,
plans to ask the legislature to restore
public hangings on the theory that
such executions are a deterrent of
crime. But experience has proven
that they are nothing Of the SOFT ex-
cept as regards the person hanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03
Observation-Disclosures

Q. Is HERBERT Hoover a citizen Of the
United States "A. W.
A. Mr.: Hoover is native-born Ameri-
can and has never renowned his allegiance
to the United States In a recent state
ment, he said that he had never been alb
sent from this country for a, year at a time,
he was in the service Of the United States.
q: When did the Interchgrch World
A. The first definite steps toward the
organization Of the Interehurch World
Movement of North America were taken on
December H.. 1918, when 1876 representa-
tives of American Home and Foreign Mis-
sion board and of certain interdenomina-
tional and undenominut;onal agencies met
Q. Is ice any warmer when thawing
than when freezing:-M. II. G..
n Melting ice and freezing, ice have the
same temperature at the point at which
melting or freezing is taking place.
@. What building is known as the
| Corner HouSe"?-W. T. A.
A. This is a name given to the building
which houses J. 2. MorgaA & Co., No. .
Wall St. New York City.
Q. How can hard rubber be worked
a. Hard rubber is generally ground to
dust and as such mixed With crude rub
goods.
.o e Can AN. copper [g be tempered to make
A. Copper can be hardened or tenn
pered to Il degree where it has a cutting
edge, but 1t wiz not retain it.
X.
A. This is a narrow. rock island in the
East River. between Manhattan Island and
Long Island, and forms part of New York
City 1t Is about mile and a half long
| by one-eighth of a mile wide, and is used
exclusively for, the penal INSTITUTIONS aud
hospitals under charge of the qRy of New
York.
Q. What percentage OF American troops
were carried overseas in British ships dur
ing the war?-A. NJ w.
A. OF every hundred men who went over
40 went in British ships, As in American n.
, in italian, in French. anu In Russian
shipping. under English control.
q; What is meant by common car
rier" I'D. NJ.
A. This term is applied~fo public means
of transportation for all kinds of comm0tIi-
ties and includes both the carries of PAS
sengers and Of freight.
lAny reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka State
Journal Information Bureau, Frederic T.
~Hrskin. Directro, Washington, D. C. This
offer applies strictly to information The
Bureau cannot give advice on legal. medi-
1 cal, and financial matters. 1t does not at
tempt TO settle domestic troubles. nor to
undertake exhaustive research on any sub
! Ject. Write your question plainly and
briefly :. Give full name and address and
age. All replies are sent direct to the
enclose cents in stamps for return post
inquirer-l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03
North Topeka Nelos

Items for this column mny be Jeff at
Petro's drug store or telephone Eleanor
Kfmbnn. 1881 nfter Z o'clock. Other
hours, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

He hated having his photograph
taken. but his wife, indirectly, had
forced him to UNDERGO the much
dreaded ordeal.
When she saw the photograph she
cried out in horror: 'Oh, George;
you have only one button on your
eoat,'
He: Thank heaven, you've noticed
it at last. That's why had the photo
graph takeni''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

Kansas City Hay Market
Kansas City, June 3-HAY-Market I'M
changed,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

FURNISHED by J.Myers. Columbian Bldg
New York, June ).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

Copyright. 1s2o. by the Wheeler Syndicate
Incl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

Amity Temple, No. los. Pythian Sisters,
will initiate candidates Friday evening at
the regular meeting, at their hall, SEQ Kan
sas avenue. Refreshments will be served.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03
"YOU CAN DO IT"

tContinned lr~mn Page One,
He'll. Kenneth Beverly Hobbs, Vera
Alice Pratt, Teresa Tucker andt Cert
rude Shelton Wheeler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

al issues OF Liberty Bonds bought
and sold. Tho Shawnee Investment
Co. $50 Kansas ayenue-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-03

The Home Missionary society of the Kan
sas \ayenue Methodist church will meet
afternoon from until ., with
Miss Anna Henry at the tuberculosis Sani-
tarium, southeast of the city. The meet
ing was to have been held Friday after
members wish to attend the funeral serv-
ice of Galen Sanders, which will be held
Friday afternoon at the church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

you may pick up a very good looking
dyed fox or raccoon neckpiecs with
brush and paws for under twenty-five
dollars. II pays TO wait patiently for
furs and never buy IN a hurry. And
always go 70 place you know Is re-
liable Cheap furz that look and feel
all right 70 your inexpert judgment
may be a very bad bargain indeed.
They may fade badly. or the pelt will
soon wear thin and shabby. or the
scraps OF sewed-together skin may
pull apart. II pays to get the best
when you purchase furs. unless you
are selecting some pelt raised sudden
ly TO fashionable esteem and bound to
go out OF favor IN a season or two.
Squirrel Wraps In Spanish Style
Squirrel is so fashionable Dust now
that you And it everywhere-in col
lars, scarfs. cravats and wraps. One
of these squirrel wraps. just from
Paris, shows the Spanish influence for
1t is draped like a lace shawl. one
side crossing over the other with an
irregular line at the lower edge. A
squirrel neckpiece and muff are pic
tured. The muf IS IN the melon
shape. or barrel shape favored for
this winter. and the neckpiece seems
TO be tied in a smart bow-a new eff
feet in fur. Another picture shows a
cravat and muff OF sealskin and here
the exclusive seal is worn with e for
NAL hat and handsome tailored Suit
Simple as the little seal cravst Is, one
cannot dispute its smartness and its
| distinction. 1t Is accompanied by a
rather small muff-a size fancied for
/ the coming season.
Two very attractive wraps are illus
/ trated. One Is OF dyed squirrel with
an ample supply OF brushes and paws;
( the other wrap Is OF moleskin and Is
in three tiers. the arms emerging IN
DIR the second tier. This gives
graceful and comfortable garment
which can be held on easily. without
forever grasplng at the fronts with
the hands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

ticoats that were good style only when
laceless a season or two ago. must
now have lacey frills and insertions
And the linen blouses OF which Fash
ION is so fond at the moment. are not
supposed 20 be exclusive enough with
mere embroidery and hemstitching-
there must be touch OF hlet or Irish
crochet.
For frocks Paris is using wide
founcings OF lace. or OF silk net en-
broidered IN lace design. Chantilly
fiouncings with dotted tops are shown
in black. cream and colors. Gray lace.
dyed 20 match gray fabric Is particu-
larly smart. Both heavy and light
lsces are used. The rich Venetian and
Irish laces are used with silk and vel
vet for afternoon frocks, and the deli
cate Chantilly. Malines and Mechlin
patterns for dancing frocks. FlOunces
OF taupe net embroidered in gold are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19
WSrm yet LiShI.
Scapf-Wpap
of Sable

course. one selects = rather heavy
wool for this
There are dozens OF ways 20 make
baby sacques but no prettier way. one
Is sure. than the sacqus pictured
and the close little bonnet MATCHING
the sacQuS Is enchanting. Both boa
net and jacket are knitted. with & new
openwork stitch forming stripes IN the
knitted fabric. Ribbing around the
edge OF the Jacket and on the sleeves
gives a trim At, and the edge Of the
cap Is ribbed TO make Il cling closelE
around the little face. Cap and jacket
are pale shell pink and the saucy rib
bon rosettes on the cap match the
worsted exactly.
Do not overlook the very exclusive
frock Miss Baby wears with her
knitted sacQue and bonnet It u made
OF fine white linen with the broderis
Anglais work, or eyelet embroidery
that Is so fashionable IN Paris nov.
These dresses Of fine linen. exquisits-
ly embroidered by hand are considered
the most exclusive things for babyhood
Just now, since linen is so exclusive
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

just now. and has plenty OF swinging
brushes. Animal tails went quite out
OF fashion for time. but one cannot
have too many brushes on a neckpiece
or wrap this season. and u half
dozen paws can be added for good
measure. so much the better.
This fancy for paws and brushes IS
eiemplifed in a pictured neckpiece
OF hsher-one OF the fashionable furs
OF the moment. Two animal pelts
with long thick brushes fall at either
side. with dangling paws between the
brushes; and there is q smaller neck
piece attached. the short length of fur
encircling the throat while the long
ends trail over the shoulders. This
is a very handsome model and the ex
ira collarette trimmed with paws Is
new idea. which will surely obtain
favor as the collar makes the neck
piece etxra luxurious In suggestion.
Furs That Are Favored
The most fashionable fur for neck
pieces this season Is pointed fox. a very
rich dark pelt hecked with white at
the tips OF the hairs. Fisher comes
next in favor; then ordinary fox.
There are seal and mole scarfs, collar
cites and cravats for those who like
the trim lines given by neckpieces Of
the shorter fur and II you cannot af-
ford pointed fox or fisher you may
have raccoon. skunk. wild lynx or
wolf Beaver is a very high-priced
fur and squirrel has stepped 10 high
place because It is just now in fash
ions favor. When fashion drops
squirrel Il will go back 10 It's old valu-
alton which was trifiing; but Just now
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19
A SEASON OF LACES

. ACES and. laces went hand in
Il hand this year. IN Paris. Almost
ia every gown was fairly loaded
b Y with lace OF one sort or another.
and there were lace hats, lace para
soils and lace wells. At Autrel where
the Drag races occur black and white
lace costumes we're very prominent
and Beer presented one charming
model or heavy white lace over black
satin with long-waisted bodice Of
black velvet Venetian lace with dark
blue velvet made another combipa-
ton. 4 notable effect was cream Ven
etian lace bound with coral velvet al
neck. short sleeve and tunic edge. the
lace dropped over 4 black satin slip.
II seems pity. when so much lace
Is wanted for frocks. that everybody Is
demanding a.. also FOR underwear
And this complicates the lace situa-
ton. Nightgowns. chemises and pet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

~HE happy little mother-to-be
~ who puts away the lovely things
Il brought 70 her by her friends.
~ does not get any more pleasure
out Of the soft little socks and bootees.
embroidered sacques and cuddly
blankets. than do the women who
make these adorable things for the
tiny stranger 10 be. II is Just pure
fun 70 make baby things out OF pink
or bale wool, or out OF soft flannel or
sheer exquisite white, handkerchief
linen all fairy stitchery. one revives
the Joy Of childhood days in fashion
ing doll perhaps that Is
really the reason most women love TO
knit and crochet and embroider things
for a baby.
Little knitted leggings are fasclnat
ing things 70 make and there is plenty
OF variety IN the work. turning the
tiny toe. narrowing in at the ankle
and curving over the top, al the knee.
Knitted leggings for the BABY are pic
tured, cunning affairs OF snow white
wool with white satin ribbon threaded
through the section that comes over
dimpled knees Long leEgings that
roach up TO the waist. keeping baby
snug and warm In his perambulator
are not difficult 20 make either. The
legs are knitted separately and sewed
together just as one seams up little
breeches.
II you made socks for soldiers you
can make warm socks for baby like
those pietured-specially high. comfy
socks for outdoor wear. with ribbed
tops that tie around the leg. Mittens
are another cold-weather comfort and
these are harder 20 knit-baby hands
are such tiny. tiny things. But you
can manage II with very small needles.
The knitted stomach band IS very
easy 20 make-just plain knitting.
purled on one side and knit on The
other. with 8 band OF ribbing across
the lower edge. so that the band will
not ride-up The carriage strap IS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

style are in demand just now, and
may or may not be matched by muffs.
ore must absolutely have a fur neck
piece when crisp fall weather arrives
but II necessary one can get along all
winter without a nuff. Last winter
fewer muffs were carried than had
been the case in years. one reason
for this is the Importance. from a
style standpoint. OF handbags. A nun
and a handbag do not travel well
together. and with a muff IL is not
easy to show off a handsome bag al
ways TO best advantage. Another rea-
son is the prevalence OF scarf wraps
which must be held in position with
one or both hands. In a scarf w-Sp
OF fur and carrying a muff and a
handbag she wants 70 display. a wom-
an is kept very busy indeed. Muffs
are carried mostly with tailored suits.
when 1eckpiece and muff give a rich
finishing note 70 the costume. MufTs
are carried also with evening wraps
as part OF the luxurious ensemble: and
in very cold weather a mum accom-
panies a fur jacket. But It is not
necessary TO add a muh 10 the formal
afternoon costume when one wears a
small fur wrap or scarf
Pockets In Fur Wraps
Possibly pockets have had some
thing TO do with making NUTS not
absolutely essential. All the fur jack
cts have capacious pockets and pock-
cts are set coquettishly in the small
fur wraps-even those intended for
evening wear. There are pockets in
NUTS too. for ones purse or vanity
case. Woman has achieved pockets
with the right 10 vote and garment
makers are finding plenty Of places
for pockets. now femininity Is de-
handing them. Two scarf wraps Of
the autumn season are pictured. The
wraps are much alike but one is worn
hanging straight down at the front
while the other Is draped across the
shoulder Either way is good style.
The wrap az the left is OF sable and Is
very soft and light. and delightfully
easy 20 carry over ones arm, warm
and comfy as il is when on the should
ers. The pockets are made OF cross
sections OF the pelt and the beautiful
markings OF the fur show 20 advan-
tage. The other wrap is OF mink, also
a most exclusive and fashionable pelt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19
KITCHEN TOWELS

- VERY good housewife Is proud OF
~ her "dish.towels". Indeed Il Is
- said that a housekeeper may be
known by her drying dish-towels. Her
neatness. carefulness, good taste.
daintiness OF habit. and 50 on may be
judged not only by the quality OF the
towels but also by the way they are
hung up-precisely or carelessly-by
the way they are washed after each
meal and by the way they are mended.
Ragged. frayed out dishtowels make
whole kitchen look unkempt and
clean, neat, nicely hemmed towels give
corresponding effect OF care and
neatness 20 the kitchen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19
Lovely I hin8z 10 naz,z,
f6r thal BakgL

done in crochet stitch with embroid-
cry IN cross-stitch put on afterward.
The pictured strap is OF pale pink
worsted with a crocheted border Of
slightly deeper pink and silk cross
stitch embroidery in deep pink and
pale pink. the ribbon rosettes being
in the paler pink shade. The little
Jacket Is rather an elaborate piece Of
work done with a crochet hook in
hlet pattern and the rows OF narrow
satin ribbon threaded In and out give
quite a dress-up effect This sacque
is pure white. with white ribbons, but
ii would be equally dainty in pale
pink or pale blue.
Care should be taken to select the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

very faintest. most delicate .pinks and
blues for baby. French babies wear
faint pastel tints. even paler than the
dainty shell pinks and baby blue"
that are considered appropriate in this
country.
No baby can have too many afghans.
crib spreads and lap blankets. Most
Of these things have 10 be frequently
launderes and after laundering knitted
or crocheted articles are not half so
attractive. A coverlet any mother will
appreciate is made OF two strips Of
knitted worsted. set together with a
crocheted scalloped edge. Pink and
white worsted used together make a
charming carriage robe. and. OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

-
Whole; But The Cunning Cap And
Jacket OF Pink Worsted Do Their
Part
and fashionable IN all costume. The
style OF the dress Is very simpls-9ust
slip. with rounded out neck and
elbow sleeves. but the beautiful ma
ter!al and very handsome hand en-
broidery give q distinction that no
amount OF lace trimming could hope
20 equal Baby dresses used 20 be
made with tucked and embroidered
yokes and set-in sleeves and there
was a deal OF work. setting the tiny
seams together with hne veining or
beading. Now The little dresses are
cut all IN one piece with kimono
sleeves GAd the only seam comes IN
der the arm. A very desirable gin %
the new baby - half dozen little
slips OF sheer handkerchief linen. cut
on the simple straight lines men
toned above and finished AZ neck and
sleeves with hand scailoplng. The
lower edge should be hemmed with
tiny hand stitches and the little slip
tastens az the back with t'yo inhnites-
sinai buttonholes over lace buttons.
Unless yod are expert IN making such
buttonholes have the work done BY
a professional Al any rate. practice
your wee buttonhole on a bit OF fold
ed fabric before attempting the but
tonholes OF your litus gift frock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19
spangleS

sumptuous; so are black net fiounces
embroidered with midnight blue
spangles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

squirrel preens itself in company with
aristocratic pel.s. You can get a tiny
fittle choker Of kolinsky. sable, mink
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

or moleskin for twenty-five to two
hundred and twenty-five dollars. And
II you keep a sharp lookout for sales
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-19

the scarcity and costliness of
~ peltry, that furs Will be more
~ fashionable than ever this com
ing winter. Not only will they be
worn in wraps and coats and in neck
pieces and muffs. but also in trim
mings OF suits. froCks and even on
indoor. negligee garments like tea
gowns and breakfast gowns. Where
all this fur Is coming from nobody
knows. but somehow or other IL will
be forthcoming fashion says so!
Seal is especially hard TO get and
has become one Of the exclusive pelts.
as exclusive as ermlne and sable used
to be. A sealskin coat now costs eight
times as much as a coat OF equal
quality and similar style did a few
years ago. Naturally therefore. seal
skin is the pelt elect for distinguished
trimming on winter suits and wraps.
and women whose seal coats have
been worn and WORE until there is no
possibility OF further wear. are having
the best bits OF the garment made into
neckpieces. muffs. coats. hats-or
smart little wraps II enough seal for
a wrap can be achieved. II is wonder
ful what a furrier can do with scraps
and bits OF sealskin. The patience OF
these people! They seem 70 think
nothing OF sewing together infinites-
sinai scraps and when the scraps are
AL pieced together. behold a beauti-
full. unbroken texture on the outer
side. II you have ever tried 10 piece
together small bits OF fur 20 make a
cravat or a hat. you have learned
great respect for the fur-maker's art.
And II IS this very art that makes your
furs and mine this winter. so ex-
pensive. Labor IS the thing that costs
money and infinite labor is required
20 piece together bits or fur into a
whole garment. No slashinE into
yards OF fabric and stitching up a few
seams. but patient work matching
and piecinE bits OF fur together-and
that takes time.
Seal Cravats Much Fancied
Small neckpieces OF seal In cravat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-08
Blessed Is The Lone Poachers Work
For She Spurs The Wife On To Action
Bv HELEN row ND.

NY Daughter. why dost thou de-
VI spise a Loave-Poacher?
For. I say unto thee. she Is not a
pitfal. but a blessing in disguised
Let foolish wives and simple
damsels trembls at sight Of her, but
the Wise Woman saith IN her heart.
%, T fear not the Poacher. for she Is
my PACE8IAKERl
Behold. doth she smile upon my
BelovedT
Then, shall 7 smile upon him
twice as dulcetly-and twice as
ofteni
Doth she feed him with fattery
and dazzle him with doves eyes and
glances OF admlratlon2
Then, shall I cease from uaggiug
him. and COO unto him with WORDS
Of honey and a voice OF silver
Doth she Whiten her hands and
redden her nails with henna, that
they may be kissable2 Then shall
1 put aside my darning and my dish
pan. that 7 also may have hands OF
snow and fiuger-tips like unto rose
leaves. with which TO caress him
Doth she dazzle him with the
slenderness OF her figure and the
glittering OF her garments7
Then, shall I hasten 10 do this
too, and array myself IN the last
word from Paris. FOR his confusi On.
Doth she greet his jokes with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-08

Antole Jarvet. french Socialist
deputy. Is murdered In the Latin quarter
Of Paris and the Partisan police arrest
allie Lanraigne. who has been seen with
him, an actress, daughter Of the chief OF
the French political police. Tenant, an
American working IN Paris for a private
detective agency contends that she Is in
nocenL He lives with lord 1enEies- Kerr
IN bachelor quarters- bis lordship WuiEa
with a limp Tenant falls IA love with
the girl. aids IN provlnr her innocence
and calls on Raoul Sreynard, Socialist
publisher. who accuses the government
Of murdering JarVet- Steynard is mys-
teriously murdered and Tenant visiting
the scene. meets Nordeg, a German, pos
ing as a butcher, who tries 20 force him
20 return a nap Of Indo-China be OBJ
tanned from Jarvet's safe- Mie- Ian
taigne's father attempt 70 have Ten
nant drop his fight 20 find the murder
ers and Tenant refuses. but agrees 20
place the evidence he secures before Ian
talEne first
Tenant goes 20 the headquarters Of the
Paris secret service TO look Up the record
Of Arlstice Rod.
He learns thar n. L-ntaiEne has ex-
tracted d and leaves for the taunerles
district 10 seek the man In person
Win DoumaT. Tenant locates their
man, binds and agaEs MN and places him
In a cellar after rohbinE him 70 cover
their own Identity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-08

seT WAS surprised 20 find that the
! merchants Of many New Mexico
towns became SO welded TO the day
Hight saving plan during the two
years It was IN operation under con
grsssional sanction that when the
time came for the turning back OF the
clocks on October Is last. they turned
back the clocks all right. but they
moved up The time OF closing their
places Of business" said P. Junior
Lllley. Tie effect OF their action
was 20 shorten the shopping day by
an hour and at the same time give
their clerks the benefit Of the short
enlng. IN Silver City. Belen, Las
Cruces and several other New Mexico
cities the stores OF all kinds except
drug stores and soft drink places
open at o'clock IN the morning and
close at 3 iu the afternoon and say
they have found that Il PAYS 10 do so.
The clerks like the new arrangement
ard the public seems TO be IN full
accord one merchant IN Belen told
me that the saving Of electric light
costs through the new arrangement
moEe than made I'd for the loss Of
trade he might have had through the