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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-15
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
BIZ LEE PAPE

Pop took me down town Satidday
morning to buy me a pair of shoes and
gave me sents for car fare back by
myself. and the conduktier was stand
ing there taking peoples fares saying,
Give me your fare, boy, give me your
fare.
I'm feeling for it, I sed, and the con-
duckter sed, Well back/up in the cor
ner and feel for it and let hese people
get throo. Being a middle size con-
duckter with his hair and his face
matching, both being red. and 1 got
back and started to feel in my other
pockets. thinking, Gosh, G WIZ, holey
smoaks, and after the other people
had all went in the conduckter sed.
Now, boy, wares that fare? and sed,
I'm feeling for it.
wy don't you think up a new one?
sed the conduckter. Meaning that
was wat sed before. And kepp on
feeling and the conduckter sed, None
of your tricks now, give me your fare
or get off, and sed. I'm feeling for it,
and the conduckter sed. Are you
human being or parrit? And jest
then lot of more people got in, and
it took the conduckter about s min
nits to collect all their fares on ac-
count of some OF them wanting change
and staying there, till he gave it to
them, me keeping on feeling, and the
conduckter Sed, Now give me your
fare, and If you tell me you're feeling
for it Ill slam you throo the back win
dow, and I sed. I CESS sumthing must
of happened to it, 1 cess. I CESS may
be 1 must of lost it.
If looked enything like you Id try
to tell the truth and have at leest sum-
thing to my credit, sed the conduckter.
Probelly meening it for a insult, and
he made the car stop and I got off,
ony having blocks more to go eny-
way, and I kepp on feeling till found
the sents stuck in the lining of my
coat pockit, thinking. Gosh. watts you
know about that, o well, maybe wen
I'm rich Ill give some conduckter 2
fares insted of one, maybe.
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COST AND PRICES.

Contrary to general expectation, it
seems, help for the wheat harvest has
been abundant this year. This fact
means almost as much to the public
generally as it does to the farmer. It
indicates that the condition of more
jobs than workers, which has pre-
vailed since we entered the war, is
about to disappear.
In many lines of production any de-
cline in cost since the armistice has
been lost thru labor scarcity and nu-
merous and widespread strikes. But a
considerable betterment in regard to
Plabor effectiveness in manufacturing
centers is beginning to be reported.
At one time last winter New York was
paying unskilled labor 800 a week to
deliver coal. Last year one New York
shipper was paying its truck drivers
$40 a week. but today the same driv-
ers are receiving but s25 for a like
amount of work. That may not be
typical of general labor changes but it
points to a trend which when it finally
reaches sufficient momentum will
speed the return of industry to a more
normal basis.
Some industries, like shipbuilding,
and shoes and textiles. have, found it
necessary to restrict output. OverprO-
duction in those lines has been def
nitely shown and reduction of output
is releasing employees for more general
pursuits. Competition for jobs slowly
is being restored.
At the largest port in the United
States. union labor has been threaten
ing to call a general strike on ship
ping. The dispute in New York arises
over the fact that the unions do not
wish to handle goods trucked by nom
union men, The public is backing the
free movement of truck shipments,
union or nonunion. Ability to break
this particular grip of union dictation
on export commerce seems assured.
/ The trend of the times is that loafing
and unjustified striking is going to be
unpopular When it actually becomes
SO. production costs will decline.
Cost" says the Iron Trade Review.
els a matter entirely apart from price.
Prices are determined by the law of
supply and demand. whereas cost is
related exclusively to the outlay a
manufacturer is compelled to make to
produce a given article"
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Moulton Musings
BIZ ROY X. MoULToN.

Shortly after the late war Capt.
Bruce Bairnsfather. an artist and
author, came to America, we pre-
sumo to make his fortune, as America
seems to be a good place to come
to for that purpose.
A play of his authorship. called
THE Better Ole, was put on the
American stage and enjoyed a long
run, and for all We know, is still run
ing. At one time there were several
companies, one starring Mr.. Charles
Goburn and another starring Mr.. De
Wolf Hopper. The American dollars
rolled into the various box offices and
the royalties rolled in to Captain
Bairnsfather.
In fact, they undoubtedly made him
a rich man and are still making him
richer. This, it will be remembered.
is American money. earned by the
American people and spent by them
on Captain Bairnsfather's show
Now. it so happens that Captain
Bairnfather returned to England and
established a magazine called "Frag-
ments." of which he is editor and
publisher. and it further so happens
that this magazine is sneeringly anti
American in it's tone.
The following extracts from Cap
tain Bairnsfather's magazine = the
current number-are Illuminating:
I'VE don't want American imports
in Britain with the rate of exchange
as it is"
cIt seems to me that ever since
Columbus was fitted out with an ex-
pensive ship and told to hop off and
discover Am ~rica, that country has
been retaliating in a most annoying
manner"
I'VE don't finance Mexico to be a
nuisance to America, but America
finances our perpetual nuisance to "a
on being a bigger one"
eve financed Captain BARNS
father)
What is life in America without
millions?"
"A film entitled Is America
Worth Savipg?' 1t seems to be a hor.
/ ribly tactIess question"
I'VE presume tie new film, we
Can't Have Everything,' is one of tho
Americanization les"
Form-fi,Ing coats for men are said
to be going out of style. The form
fitting overalls went out OF -s.-Ic some
time ago.
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Summing up the congressional

Summing up the congressional
achievements of Mr.. Cox. a Republi-
can authority says: During his less
than four years in the lower house he
introduced 9SI bills. of which no less
than ZIG contemplated the granting
of pensions to some one or other" In
times past many a Republican has
been reelected to congress on a rec
ord like that. Governor Cox's oppo-
nents should have care that they do
not prove too much. It will be safer
to attack him on some other ground
than his ability to get pensions for his
constituents.
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George Matthew Adams
Daily Talk
THE COPYIST.

Originality always has sort of
snap to it-something refreshing
like the coming of a cool breeze in
the midSt>of dull and deadening heat.
The man with original ideas, who
has something new to present, is al
But the copyist, who is it that wants
him?
And yet our whole civilization is
inter-knitted with the idea that the
majority of our tasks must be per-
formed in conformity to what those
before US have left us in example.
And nowhere is this more evident than
in our public schools and in our meth
DDS of education.
No wonder the student who always
Ted his class" is seldom heard from.
Sometime there is going to be put
premium on the one who will stand
out and express himself as he honestly
thinks and feels. And he is going to
be applauded. right OF the spot for his
originality and enterprise.
Personality is everything. But no
copyist ever had it.
The boy who causes the most trou-
ble," in school and at home is far
from being the bad boy he is paint
ed or represented to be. AS rule,
he Is the one who needs the most en-
couragementl and kindly care. He'll
be somebody. Help him along.
Inc Sredt painter Is ne WIN paints
what HE sees-not what someone else
has already seen for him. And the
future leader in business. or politics
or anywhere-is the one who thinks
out his own plans and ideas. and puts
them to the test. backed by his own
will and enthusiasm.
Big is that man who listens patiently
to any suggestion from those work.
ing with him-whether that one be
partner or an office boy.
Copyists have no ideas. Don't be
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Questions-Answers

Q. What is the River styx?-D. C. h.
A. According to Greek mythology, this
from the Land of the Dead. and it is neces-
sfry for everyone to cross the River Styx
In order to reach the Realm of Death.
Q. What proportion Of the poultry
raised is produced on farms devoted ex-
clusively to that purpose f. 7;
and eggs are produced on poultry farms
The remainder are raised by people who
do not make a business of poultry culture.
but keep chickens on n small scale while
giving their attention chiefly to some 9TH
err occupation, usually general farming.
Q. II tennis ball in being served. hits
the net. but goes over and into the court on
the other side. is it net ball w. X. X
A. This is not net ball. 1t is a
when going into the proper court during
a rally. it is good.
O. How many people are licensed in the
United States to handle intoxicants:-A.
A. According to statistics recently com
piled. more than $1,000 people have been so
tail druggists and manufacturers Of pro-
prietary medicines, .fiayoring extracts,
sgd IT, ronsulsr f' POSSESSIONS n "eu 'e
Q. Why was Gerome called The
Plutarch of Painters 81. NJ. c.
subjects. particularly his Death of
Caesar" which shows in every detail a
careful study of Roman customs all sur
roundings. earned him this title.
q. Do more men come to this country
than women IF. s.
A. The most recent figures show that
co per cent Of the immigration today is
composed of women and girls.
q. When were the last silver dollars
minted and why was their coinage discon-
tinued IF. J. W
A The last coinage Of silver dollars
was in 1905 They are no longer minred
because they are bulky and heavy to carry.
None are in circulation in the east. some
in the Central States. while the Pacific
Coast stiIl uses them in some quantities..
O.. Why do some animals in the Torrid
Zone have such thick coats of fur?-B.
L. D.
A. As a provision against loss Of heat
during periods Of famine. rather than as
a provision against low temperature, most
beasts of prey are clothed In dense. hairy
coats
(Any reader can get the answer TO any
question by writing The Topeka State
Journal Information Bureau. Frederic J..
Haskins. Director. Washington. d. C.
This offer applies strictly - Information.
The Bureau cannot give advice on legal.
medical. and financial matters. II docs
not attempt TO settle domestic troubles.
nor to undertake exhaustive research on
any subject. Write your question plainly
and briefly. Give full name and address
and enclose two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct to the
inquirer.
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The allies are insisting that Ger
many pay 100000 tons of coal a
month on account and threatening to
foreelose their mortgage If that
amount be not forthcoming. The Ger
mans are exhibiting a considerable
amount of backbone. Germany still
has a powerful friend in Russia and
the Slav armies are moving steadily
westward. England has put the han
ding of the situation up to France
and Belgium in case it becomes nee
essary to use force. Another general
European war seems not beyond the
possibilities. And it all grows out of
failure of the allies to whip Germany
while they We're about it. But in that
event they might not have obtained
the desired coal
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JUST FOLKS
BY EDGAR A. GUEST.

DEBT.
There's no truer friend than debt
Wisely made and fairly met,
Debt which marks n distant goal,
Is 4 builder of the soul.
Debt which means some worthy end,
Is a staunch and loyal friend.
Debts a pledge that you will stand
Firmly by your native land,
Debt becomes your guarantee
That you will keep faith and be
In your dealings fair and just.
One that all the world can trust.
Mark the citizen and he
Plans for the joys that are to be.
BY his debts his worth is known
There's the home he hopes TO own,
Here's the patch OF ground which he
Says that some day his will be.
There's a purpose running thru
Every task he finds TO do,
On his shoulders lie n care
Which he did not have to bear
And he tolls from day to day
For the debts which he will pay.
Debts are proofs that men believe
In your purpose to achieve,
And they eloquently speak
OF the better things You seek
Wisely made and fairly met.
There's no truer friend than debt
Copyright, 1920, by Edgar a. Guest
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Dorothy Dix TALKS
Arc You Good Company for Yoursc.fe
BY DOROTHY DIX
Worlds Highest Paid Woman WFtser.

Arc You Good Company for Yourself?
wouldn't you hate to be one of
those who must go thru life chained
to the green-eyed monster?
Think of woman who is whining
and complaining and dissatisfied and
that nothing in the world ever suits
"a woman whom God Almighty has
not been able to please, and who finds
the weather always too hot or too cold,
or too wet or too dry-a woman
whose husband and children should
always have done the thing they did
mt do-a woman who frets at her
servants. and berates her dressmakers
and whose whole life is a turmoil
over trifles.
Think of never knowing a minutes
peace, and calm, or the Joy of pure
satisfaction in the society of someone
dear to you or the possession of some
coveted article, or being in some de-
sired spot.
Wouldn't you hate to be a worrier,
and have to live with yourself and
get on your own nerves as badly as
you get on other peoples?
Think of the suspicious people a+ho
are always looking out for Sights, and
who see offense in every casual care
less word or look and who brood over
it until it obsesses themi Think e. a
morbid vanity that is always on the
watch to see il just the due amount
of respect is paid to IL. and the adula-
ton is offered it that ii thinks It de-
serves, and that suffers torments
when needless word passes it by!
Think of a person. starving for praise,
and whose only meat and drink is self
pity.
wouldn't you hate to be a man or
woman with an ingrowing egotisAu.
and have to live with yourself2
Think Of the stupid people who
never read anything. who have never
seen anything Understandable. who
have no entertaining thoughts TO Ike Up
them amused and div@ted. who can
not spend misunderstanding hours
in trying to Sherlock Holmes the
minds of their acquaintance. so as TO
find out why they married the people
they did. or chose the occupation they
follow. or acted as they did under
some given circumstances
Think Of those who cannot find the
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The outlook this year is for less dis
turbance of business than is usual in
the period of a national campaign.
The Wdlman Review. which may
fairly be regarded as voicing the senti-
ment of big business. says:
General satisfaction is being ex-
pressed by business interests thruout
the country over the type OF men nom
mated by both parties for president
Choice at the polls is likely to be de-
termined by party affiliation. for both
candidates can hardly fail to be ac-
1eptable to those of respective politi-
cal faiths. The country at large will
experience a feeling Of relief over the
fact that the Republican and Demo-
cratic nominees are men of sound
business training with a record for
practical success in every day affairs.
1t is fairly safe to say that no matter
which is elected the victor will give
the country a sound administra ton,
free from fantastic theorizing and hav-
ing in mind the welfare of the whole
people rather than the coddling of any
ErrpuD or class
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THIRD PARTIES

The third party which has been
in process of formation in Chicago for
several days past, has been experience
ing the same difficulties that always
beset similar attempts It is hard to
unite groups holding divergent and
radical opinions. It is such opinions
that have taken them out of the old
political organizations, but if they can
not obtain positive recognition in a
new party. what's the use?
Already it is reported that the single
takers have withdrawn from the con-
vention and put up a presidential
their view the single tax is the pan
acea for all economic ills and any
party which does not endorse their
position is worthless to them. other
groups are fully as insistent. If they
were not they would still be trying to
accomplish their ends thru the media
of the old parties. New parties are
ments.
Since the organization of the Re
publican party no other third party
has met with a degree of success
worth mentioning. The Republican
party succeeded because it was found
ed on great principle. but it took a
war to give it a firm foundation No
great principle has been developed in
the as" convention. The platform is
merely one of negation.
Since the Republican party came
into being there have been numerous
attempts to establish new political
parties. For approximately a half
century the Prohibition party has been
nominating national. state. county and
municipal tickets. but few Prohibit
tionists have been elected to office.
The country has seen the rise and
fall OF the Liberal Republican party.
the Greenback partye&he Union Labor
party. the Populist party. the Free
Silver party and the Bull Moose party
and the latest third party gives album
dant promise of going the way of all
the others.
But these various third party move
ments have not been wholly in vain.
Much of the good that was in them
has been adopted by the old parties
and enacted into law. Prohibition
has been engrafted on the federal con-
stitution. The country still maintains
a circulation of ss46.OO0. 900 of fiat
money. Many laws have been passed
for the direct benefit of labor. Almost
everything called for by the Populists
has been enacted into law.
It may be that the new third party
can benefit the country. 1t may even
elect a few officers. It Anay carry
North Dakota for its presidential can
didate. but for the carrying out of its
general aims it must primarily depend
upon the Republicans and Democrats.
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when did the voters of this country
ever do anything like that? The Ian
guage of the association is flattering
to the people, but unless they have
changed greatly in four years it Is far
from the truth. In the past, cam
paigns rarely have been won by 'de-
Lucrative statements" Instead they
have been won by catch phrases like
the full dinner pail" or 'he kept US
out of war"
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The Democrat drums will roll, and
the trumpets will blare. and all the
vast influence of the Democrat pub
licity bureaus. many of them operated
at government expense" says the Re
publican Publicity association, will
be turned over to the Democrat pres
idential candidate. But the people
will sit tight and compare Cox's elo-
quence and bureaucratic fustian with
the front porch deliberative state
ments Of Warren Harding" Now
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hat, Gould I presume further on
your charity?''
She made room-for him beside aer
and held out the doughnuts.
Certainly - Wayne" she said.
Wont you sit own-and talk it
over?"
And SO they made up after fifteen
years-Virginia Haggard and Wayne
Wilson.
Doughnuts were the reason.
Copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
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The insistence of the allies that the
C;S.-n"ns give up their guns at once
may be due to their desire to turn
those same guns over to the Poles,
who appear to need them. If the ma
tons of the earth are to continue to
fight they must have arms and ammu-
nftinn
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November II this year will be dou-
bly, significant in the country's history.
1t will mark the second anniversary
of the signing of the armistiee and the
SO0th anniversary of the signing of
the Mayflower compact which pre-
coded the landing of the Pilgrims.
Extensive preparations for the cele-
bration of the latter event are in prog
ress in various parts of the country.
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best part of life in books. who have
no card of admission to the glorious
fellowship of history and romance.
who in their evil hours cannot find
forgetfulness of all their troubles in
the nepenthe of literature.
wouldn't you hate to be one of
those poverty stricken creatures, with
empty garrets for heads. who have to
live with themselves?
1t is worth considering, this subject
of what sort OF company we are GO
ing to be for ourselves during life.
For we cannot shut the door upon
ourse1f as we can upon other bores-
We cannot say mot at home" as we
do when the doleful pessimist or the
gloomy crouch calls.
We have got to live with ourselves.
so we do we'll to see that we have
cheerful! agreeable. and interesting
people to have about the place.
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Cox and Roosevelt can we'll afford
to make a speaking tour of the coun-
try. They can always be sure OF a
crowd. There are enough federal Of
flee holders in every town to see to
that