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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03

money they neglect TO consider the
need of many mothers in their COM
munities. The amendment will make
it the duty rather than the discretion
of the commissioners TO do such work
The word Pauper will be struck
from the law, IL our amendment car
ries," Mrs. Martin said. Mothers
who are not paupsrs are many times
deserving of help and resent being so
classified Instead we will make the
law read: who would become charge
able wholly or in part on the county. !"
Another point of change suggested
by the code commission is that cases
under the mothers pension act be in
vestigated every six months Women
shall be appointed to do the resnvestf-
eating to serve without pay until the
work is complete and then to receive
whatever amount the county commits
sioners deem sufficient.
The mothers pension law was put
on Kansas statute books in 1915. 1t
provides for mothers who can prove
that they have no husband to support
them and no sufficient mems of car
ing for her children. The result de-
ired to come from the law is that as
many as possible of the children I'M
der sixteen in the state be kept In
school, rather than TO have their edu-
cation interrupted 10 contribute to the
s1pportT of the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03
NAVY PLANES SCORE PERFECT
Heavier Craft Are Oyertakngs Light
Division In Long Flight.

San Diego, Jan. "a day of rest
for the crews and minor repairs for
the planes was ahead Of the F.-5-L.
section of the navy's San Diego-Pan-
anna aerial expedition today. How
ever, it was thought likely the N. C.
sections, planes numbers and s.
which were at Magdalena bay on the
coast OF Lower California, where the
lighter craft arrived last Saturday.
The F.-5-L. craft have covered about
a third of the southwark flight with
a. perfect record. The sensational
/ HOP" made by the n. C.-5 from San
Diego to Magdalena bay. 702 miles,
without stop, leads naval officers
here to feel confident that the N. c.
planes will overtake the F.-5-L Sec
ton and finish the flight on time.
The New Years day flight of the
F.-5-L. covered the southern stretch
Of the Gulf of California and put be-
hind them one of the longest and
most hazardous laps of the Panama
flights.
The next stage will be south along
the Mexican coast to Acapulco, a dis
lance Of 439 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03
MUST ENFORCE IT
Mothers Pension Law No
Longer To Be Neglected Here.
Children's Code Commission To
Go Before Legislature.

Many mothers in Kansas will benefit
largely from amendments to the
mothers pension law of the state, if
me amendments to be presented by
the children's code commission are
adopted by the legislature
flfty dollars will be the amount of
the monthly pension for dependent
mothers who have no support from
their husbands and must care for their
children, rather than S25, if the
amendments are adopted. Another i'm
portant change in the law recon-
mended by the commission to the leg
lslature will be that mothers will have
10 be residents of the state for one
year before receiving the pension,
rather than two years, according to
the law as it stands.
Thar, county commissioners be re-
CURED to care for the interests of such
mothers in their counties, rather than
to recommend "in their discretion
such action. is another important
change needed in the law, it is
pointed out by Mrs. C. /. Martin,
chairman of the drafting committee
for the amendment to the mothers
pension bill. Mrs. Martin is working
IN cooperation with DIR. Florence
Brown Sherbon, Mrs. Festus Foster,
Mrs. c. NJ. Morrow and Mrs. T. D.
Alden and other members of the code
commission tremendously interested
In getting aid for needy mothers.
Counties Must Act.
County commissioners in many
counties pay little or no attention to
the mothers pension law" Mrs. Martin
said today. Rather than use the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03

A. Wilson, vice president; Miss Agnes
Trainor, recording secretary; Miss
Mabel Packard. corresponding secre-
tary: Allison Knitt1e treasurer.
Society Meets Once Each Month.
The organization, formed more than
q month ago, meets on the third Tues
day of each month at the home of one
of the members for the discussion of
problems which peculiarly affect the
members. One of their activities Is
securing suitable employment for
members who are not employed.
I'VE want the cooperation of the
people who can see- Everyone has
been lovely in wanting to help u.s."
Miss HiIty says. I'VE hope to help not
only those of Topeka but possibly
later those of other cities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03
BLIND TO SERVE.
TOpekans Who Do Not See VIII
Help Each Other.
New Organization To Secure
List of SightIess Here.

A most unique organization has been
formed in Topeka by a class of people
from whom suhc evidences OF initia-
tive are seldom expected-the blind.
Sightless residents OF the city have
perfected an association known as the
Topeka Association of the Blind for
Service
To Help Each Other.
The object of the association is to
help each other-both the totally
blind and those whose sight is so I'M
paired as to disquahfy them for the
active work of life. Several meetings
have already been held. 1t is deter
mined by the members of the asso-
and help themselves, thru the asso-
citation. to become useful and happy
members of society.
The membership of the association
includes two ministers, a successful
business man, owning and operating
his own factory. a teacher OF vocal
and instrumental music, two efficient
housekeepers, janitor, a promising
singer and many, Others
To List All Blind People.
An effort is being made by the as
sociation to secure a complete list of
all the Sightless persons who claim
Topeka as their home, whether they
are resid tents of the city at the pres
ent time or not Such information
will be appreciated If it Is transmitted
to Louis Geiser, 204. Taylor street,
phone 2090.
The officers of the association are:
Miss Lavelia Hilty, president; Rev. 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03
NOTICE TO The PUBLIC!

The Eagles are having an open
meeting tonight, Monday. Jan. 3, at
their hall. 61S Kansas avenue, time s
O'Clock. The general public is invited.
A real treat. Hear Past Grand Worthy
President Judge 4. 3. Duncan, of st.
Joseph, Mo. Music by Modoc quartet
and dancing. Let's go.
l. NJ. ORNER.
Chairman Entertainment Committee.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03
HE RESIGNS AS SHERIFF
W. #. Troutman Refuses To Serve In
Mont gomery County.

When he 1earned-that acceptance of
a short term as sheriff of Montgomery
county would make him ineligible to a
second full term, w. F.. Troutrnan re-
signed. Troutman was appointed by
Governor Allen to succeed Harvey
Bakcus, resigned. Under the law
Troutman could not serve the short
term and hold two full terms as
sheriff. So he wi1INnot officially enter
office until next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03
To List All Blind People.

IF petroleum were wiped out today,
l. factories would close their doors,
agricultural machinery could no
longer be made or operated, food
could be raised only by primitive
methods, and the transportation of
food would be confined to horse
power and water, for railroads could
no longer run their trains, and before
any adjustment could be made our
great urban population would liter
ally be starved to death.
The prosperity of all industrial
nations is based upon petroleum.
The peak from which floats the flag
that symbolizes the prosperity of the
United States arises from a basic
foundation of crude oil.
The underlying foundation of this prosperity
is lubricating OIL for without this essential
product of petroleum. the machinery of the
world would stop and the worlds reserve of
lubricating oils, though vast in volume, would
last but few weeks at our present rate
of consumption.
The next essential factor is kerosene and gaso-
line, for without the first, one half of the
population of the world would be without light
at night, and without the second, all types of
internal combustion engines would be useless,
and the automobile, tractor truck marine
and aviation engine would be mere curiosities.
If lubricating oil, kerosene, and gasoline were
available, but the hundreds of by products
made from the residue of petroleum were
wiped out, many industries would be closed
and unemployment would be general for in
nearly every industry one or more of these
by-products are necessary in the manufac-
turing processes.
Thus is visualized by an extreme presentation
purely imaginatlve-of what might happier
sifpetroleum, or any of its major derivatives,
were wiped out over night. Also it shows
) the Importance of the work the Standard
Oil Company Qndiana) is doing in helping
supply one of the basic, economic needs of the
nation, and emphasizes the importance of the
service the Company renders in promoting
the comfort, health, and happiness of the
individual citizen.
Standard Dill Company
(IndtanG)
Nas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-01-03

Nogales, Jan. 3. Osborne Wood,
son of General Leonard Wood, left
here for Mexico City yesterday. It is
understood he is interested in an agri-
cultural project in Mexico.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-12-16

Il sensible thing to do. 1t would
be much better just to buy that
much turkey and cranberry sauce
for his starving wife and child
rem!
Too much turkey? There you
go again!
Honestly, Mr.. Fluff, you re the
coolest hearted man | ever saw!
Have you no notion of charity?
How would you like to 60 down
and see if the price of that lovely
little Merrymen sedan has been
reduccdY
want to buy some more letter
wax and you can help me select
it so I'll just 90 along.
| do wish you would enthuSe
more about that ring suggestion
of mine. | could cover your en-
blem and change it so everybody
would think you had an entirely
new ring. | should think you'd
njoy a change now and then.
Do you know, dear, | dreamed
last night that you gave me
check for $40 and told me to
nave a look at that KermanshaL
he first time went down t,wn!
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-12-16

with fairly good grace But if you desire varied
you can embark business line from cutting
growing white cghom pcgreed cockec which sell $500 per
pro The opportunities are growing every bsh-a you need
TO do shake the bush and will fall for
The NewsRecrd man has knocked around
t4e world There higher grade of culture and patriotism
NaShonMaury island than any community with which
he has knowledge Yes there probably 20 japanese families
on the Islands, One OF these fam lies GO strawberry
a another belongs to Royalty and third called President Ceve
ahd by his first name-and attended all the society functions
washington during the Cleveland administration being Japan
eSe minister America at that time!
II you wish detailed map of the islands, send a post card
and your request will be granted
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-12-16
Another Tfophy For Vdshon

NlE THIRD page announcement in this issue t. G. Beal
r. winning first place in the Puyaup egg laying contest
and Frank g. Gilbert winning third place for the
November has made but little stir over island So numerous
nave been winnings both fruit poultry that our residents
are beginning to assume the position the Jews did
reign of Soomouthat we Gods chosen people" Like y
man Abbott says about the Pilgrims the first Sunday
ae they arrived from Holland and passed rcsoutons-rs
resolved the saints should inherit EARTH and secondly resolved
that they were the saints.
However, the records our poutrmcn making here
cet to bring Mr. Curtis editor of the Reliable Poultry Journal
from Illinois here stay week result in siavng six
months! Facts stubborn hngs-and to have with
record Of than 300 year nothing wonderful to our
breedcS-II. c. BcaI, Jr can point several you'll
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-12-16
Is The World Improving?

MTE THINK SO There many things to cause doubt,
Stead Of better but the cwsRccord has Faith IN the great
law of Pogrctat everything evolves from the lower the
few random illustrations evidence belief in the general moral
Oh the Copora Ss Mns f rgs" t MT
twenty five years Of corporation regulation swept
over the country Up that individuals were punished when
name of coporoon fined few dollars when the
broken and that was the end of it, Under the Sherman which
sought to punish corporations that united in effort to restrain
trade corporations could be fined and the members of the cor
poraon who We're found guilty could be imprisoned That last
word was the fly m the ointment Big concerns could unlawful
make millions under illegal explanations be fined few thou
game, and that all there to the matter
But last month federal judge down California, w. G. Van
la" breaking corporation put thousands OF directors and officers
S nt sGpooo Sdn on the anxious seat for he sent -four
section of the sherman These plead guilty
ing trade in the letst indusryone of the vital industries
and bunch of others with them $25OOO the
four prison sentences will do more toward Strengthening out the
KINKS IN thousands OF other corporations than millions in fines
would do There sort of dignity in being fined according to
tenaeVen big SILVER at the thought We commend Judge
Germany takes Big Forward Step
1t is only seven years that Germany the greatest
Monarchy in the world We know the song written by an
American concerning late Kaiser Myself md Colt
Mon9rchist miIar party in Germany seated in the
SADDLE everyone in Germany prosperous and great
expressed their doubts whether democracy prefer
able to well established monarchy such Germany represented
to the world Seven years have passed. the German monarchy is
mo more outandout democratic has been establish
led Germany and the people than satisfied with the
change.
few weeks ago mtarist gang murdered Erzberge
ano apparently hoped to catch the popular But they
osmay disappointed for in every large city throughout Germany
he people turned out by the thousands express their fe to
the German Reich which is way saying Of the
people
Still Another Straw
There is still another in Germany which indicates the
direction of the wndthe design ON the German postage
stamp For generations the stamps have born the picture of
emperor king military leader their but
design has been adopted and what do you think is? There
to be three denominations printed will bear the picture of
typical blacksmith another the picture of miner and the third
will be that of farmer From the gold c of pomp and power
to the reality of the who shoes horses digs coal follows
1.-THE pow What mighty lesson What eloquent testimony
Ito the Prophet Burns
"What tho on namely fare dine,
Wear holden gray and "a that;
Gle fools their silks and knaves their wine
A mans a Man for a that'
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-12-16
VdshOn-MQuy Island Awaits You

IT HIS issue Of the paper will be read by hundreds of PEG
pie scattered all the east Accept this invitation
to investigate the NashOnaury islands both place for
investment and place for home The NewsRecod has nothing
sell has utcror motive back Of this invitation But hay
ING found the ideal spot make home cart feel
duty to tell others what blessing found Our
citizenship fertile SOIL saltwater washed shores
comparable small fruits and recordOdg poultry industry
should be sufficient least attract the of thousands
of people in different parts of the T. who looking for spot
to make home.
Our stragetic Position
Investors looking place $1,000
1000 would do well look this We challenge
person earth figure bet OH the twenty
than these islands Drive stake in the center Of the islands,
with such twenty mile radius and you include in that circle
than half million people Outside of California this be
done in other spot west of the Missouri river The investor
who knows the relative value of population real estate will catch
this fact with bcWildcrng interest.
HOmeseekers Remember This
The homcscekcr usually asks about five questions and in the
following order:
l. What kind of a clmateR
,. What kind of schoos2
B. What kind of churchcs2
4. What ! do to a living?
.. What kind Of people live there?
Answering briefly climate unsurpassed for equablencSs
There very slight range the temperature
and winter Statistics show the mortality of infants less in Sc
attic and Tacoma than any other cities of their size in America
We midway between these two cities Dumb animals live long
here than anywhere else Horses reach As dogs reach
high as Is, flourish long you to milk them
Our schools the best Many grammar schools and two
fonrshng high schools Mrs Josephine Corss Preston State
Superintendent Of Public Instruction charming home
in the Z. s. and located here by choice,
There thriving churches here Of different denominations
strong federated church Of the NJ r. and rcsbyc faith in
Vashon strong church of the Baptist and NJ persuasion at
Burton other churches that alive and awake found Lisa
bcua Docton Cove Colyo and several country churches scatter
ed hther, thither and yon.
One doesn't have worry about making living here If you
have The Indian fashion through act initiative you
can fish summers and pick buckle berries in the winter and get
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-12-16
=
A BIT OF LEAVEN
THE YEARLY PROBLEM
By N. P. j.


THE YEARLY PROBLEM
Dear me! The holidays will be
here in a twinkling and I'm not
half ready for Christmas. I've
only made nine strands Of wax
beads and | have fourteen more
to make.
I'm sorry you men don't care
for things like that for I'd be
pleased to pieces to make you a
watch charm or a new set for
your Masonic ring.
You wouldn't like it? How do
you know? I'm awfully clever al
designing, and it would be some
thing SO different!
| can't think of anything to
get you but cigars and neckties.
and you are so careful Of the
ones I've given YOU every Christ
mas since we've been married
mat wouldn't be surprised if
here was something else You i
rather have if | only knew what
it was.
Do you remember that magni-
hccnt Kermanshah | showed you
It Blinll's the other day? Well,
It's still there and | inquired the
price again today hoping it had
been reduced. 1t has, dear, and
it's only four hundred and ten
dollars! That would be Christ
mas present worth while wouldn t
1t? | can't think Of anything |
would enjoy so much.
Now, Mr.. Fluff, | can tell by
the look on your face that you
are thinking of getting it for me.
Don't do it, dear. Don't think
Of such a thing. I know that it's
a beauty, and would last forever,
and is just the very thing we
need for our living room, and
Mrs. Harris has one not half so
pretty and puts on terrible airs
over it, and it would harmonic
wonderfully with our furnishings,
and it is a genuine bargain at
that price, but my darling hus-
band, You couldn't afford it,
could you? We really ought to
economic. There's no use talk
ing. We must save money.
Wouldn't it be perfectly lovely
not to have to count your dollars
over, every one apart, especially
at Christmas? I for one wish |
were as rich as-LuculIus (wasn't
he the man who said "Not that
l love digestion less but mush-
rooms morc2") and speaking of
mushrooms, White and Peterson
are selling delicious ones at 39c
a can. | think [ shall begin to
trade there. They are so reason
able. I've always had to pay
10!
YES Mr.. Fluff, if | were as
rlcn as all get out "a ENJOY moth
ing so much as to give something.
SIMPLY gorgeous to everybody l.
know nov at Christmas,
"ouIdn t 1t be lovely 10 step
up 10 a perfect stranger Oh GnriSt-
m a Itt, ~,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-18
COLD, RAIN, SNOW
BAD FOR BASEBALL
PhiIlies and Athletics Among
Clubs Stopped by Adverse
Weather Conditions
BUT ROBINS ARE HERE

Major league baseball received a jolt
this afternoon. when five of the eight
scheduled contests in the American and
National Leagues were called off. Wet
grounds, rain and snow were the factors
entering into the cancellations. From
Detroit comes the information that six
inches of snow on Navin Field makes
it appear as If not one Of the games
between the Tigers and champion In
dams scheduled for this week Will be
played.
The decision to postpone the game
here between the Phils and Robins was
reached at noon, when officials of both
clubs decided the diamond was too wet.
the atmosphere outside the same and
the best thing all around would be an
indoor session. Cold weather stopped
the Marks and GriffmPn Mt Washington
Wild Willyum hated to forgo thu
pleasure of battle with Uncle Wilber
Robinson. as he was confident OF a.
least holding his place ns leader o
the second division in the Nationn
League. Robbie" on the other hand
had visions Of starting winning streal
| at the expense of the Phils. Brooklyl
| lost four out of five games with tn
Boston Braves.
All the games in the Fast were calle'
off early in the day. The decision t
give the Athletics and Senators Mon
day ut the movies was reached at
a. m. Manager Mack was anxious 4
meet the Nationals, MS h" had vision
Of getting even for yesterdays setback
Scott Perry had asked for chance t
hurl. and Connie was all set to an
nounce victory number two for his ath
letes.
The game scheduled at Boston be
tween the Braves and Giants was can
celed owing to rain and the same team
in the American League were idle !
New York on account of wet grounds
The clubs in the West were more for
tunntp, and up to y. m. the only gam
postponed was tn" one at Detroit wit
Cleveland