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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE;

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
am in great need of advice; pos
sibiy you can help me. 1 am young
girl 10 wears of age and for the past
six months 1 have been keeping COM
pany with a young man six months
younger than myself
Unless am being terribly de-
ceived. I know he dearly loves me,
as he has proved in every letter when
away from him. 1 do not seem TO
enjoy his company in the least any
more and he has begun to notice my
Indifference, but still insists upon
seeing me. 1 think probably have
turned SO against him because he
was too attentive during our ac-
ouaintance.
would also like you to know that
the young man I am speaking OF Is
a gentleman and Is truly worthy OF
the love of q good woman
have often been told that mans
views change about the age of 20
and q and IL this is true 1t would
probably be foolish for me to con-
slider marrying him. but I hate very
much to disappoint him and can't
seem to tell him just the way feel
about it. JULIET
JULIET: Bridging the gulf between
l youth and manhood brings many re
j versals of ideals and ambitions 1
YOU feel the slightest doubt. my dear
better have free discussion of thes
things with him, and as you are tn,
elder you need not hesitate to broacl
these subjects. You appear to me Il
be rather cold-blooded in your attitud
toward a kind. loyal and devoted friend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
What a Fooll


Oil finally the oil wells and the
Oil Johnnie didn't
single plain little meal of bacon and and
him back the diamonds
"broke'
fatterers and had
sunshine and Coal Oil Johnnie left alone
He truckman-and who
looked him thought asking
be working for living again. Then he became
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
ReoddHghf
osN,rieS
OK eS6ln"o&Sause
Illustrated by Nepa Harrison
WHY FLIPPY FLYCATCHER'S
HAIR STANDS UP ON HIS
HEAD.

no you know" said Chatty Chip
munk. as he laid down the nut
he was trying to crack. and looked
over at Bobby Squirrel. 1--WE often won
dered why Flippy F'lycatcher always per-
sists in wearing his hair sticking up 50
straight on the top of his head"
''since you speak of it, agreed Bobby
Squirrel. i've often thought about the
same thing myself. think it shows un-
tidlness"
Certainly it does.' replied -Chatty
Chipmunk, once more chewing on the
nut. Now, look at Bossy Crow. Did
you ever see a fellow with such shiny.
smooth hair? I never yet have seen his
hair ruussed up. even when he returns
from some rough job he's been at.
II think, now that the subjects come
up. that it would be a good plan to md
out the reason" said Bobby Squirrel.
of course. If he likes to wear it that
way. why we have no kick. But let's
ask some one"
WHOM shall we ask?' This was the
question that neither of them could an
swer. They decided to inquire eff every
one they met in the hope that some
one would be able to answer them, so on
they started across the meadow
Johnny Grasshopper and CHEEKY
Cricket both aired their opinions. but
neither suited the two fellows.
Billy Beaver suggested it might be
because they never took a bath. but this
didn't seem to satisfy either of them.
Finally they met Bossy Crow. and they
stopped and asked him.
Bossy Grow, who seemed to know al
most everything worth knowing-to his
own way Of thinking-laughed and made
fun OF them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
Y GU X II e 4 L I'll
The Bubonic Plague
Begin War on Rats Ioday!
BY ROYAL S. COPELAND, M. D.
Commissioner of Health, New York City

wv HEN out of every ten persons attacked by a
w disease eight nine die, the condition de-
mands the attention of every
This is the toll taken by the bubonic plague
Not only is this disease of the plaques of
modern times, but also it has been known for CEN
turtles For instance the back death" staked through
Europe in the 14th century. Then it wiped out
quarter of the population Defoe described the
plague of the 18th century, when 10000 persons died
Many of US have seen Gods Providence House"
in Chester, England The grateful owner had in
scribed the front eff his house these words from
the Holy Writ Goods providence is mine inheritance.
be the only all Chester which escaped vithol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
ADVICE TO GIRLS
By ANNIE LAURIE

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
We are two cousins of 10 and 20
We both are engaged to be married
soon Do you think it wrong for US
to go with other. boys to parties and
on drives when-eu frances cannot be
here. as they both live away?
One of US is year older than her
1ance. Do you think this makes any
difference?
Do you think It better to have a
start before we are married, or marry
and both work together? Do you
think the girl should furnish all the
linen? blonde and sANDRA.
DLONBIE and SANDRA. should mo-
X think you would care to go GU
- with others when your marriage /.
20 near. How do your fances feel abou
lit You know. dear. ''it isn't DONE"
One year does not make much dit
ference in your ages
While 1t would be advisable to have .
start before assuming such responsible
ties, yat IL both are serious and earnes
about the home building 1t Is ane t.
went to build the home together.
Yes. the bride should furnish all tn,
linen.
Annie Lanrie s1iU psiconas letters o
inquiry on subjects Of feminine snteres
ana .ciH reply to them In these columns
Letters to Miss Laurie should be I'D
dressed TO her, In care of this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
And Yet-And Yet

1t isn't what with that
tnot you're spendthrift born bredit feeling rich
all yourself The like bird
the seafre held little
hateful sensel
How
who how dull of
with beating heart clouds
Coal Oil johnnie
dapprove foolish somehow
Wasn't of while
awful fool?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26

He showed silver dollars
went Walters and beboys cabmena hailed him
a prince among men,.
He bought diamonds silk hats and walk
He purchased English
wastcoa He of they thrilling
Fifth
Avenue a a
He took chorus girls onceand bought
champagne for them He diamond necklaces and emerald
sapphire earringo lovely blue the sky! And
milk white pearls bought made of twisted gold
and figree silver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
WINFRED BI LACK H zsGuT our Moneys Worth

ton agent and worked quietly
he's dead little the they've buried
windy hill in foron stretch of and thereas
knows to Coal Oil
What fool ne was to throw all his fas Now
iron dog the garden and with potted rubber
off the little
would have referred a
somehow,
l he tgeth worth
I'm afraid I'm
the the rustic bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26

THE question of how to earn coveted
pin money is ever lowering on the
lips of women dependent on the
generosity Of fathers. brothers and hus-
bands with only moderate salaries. They
resort to all kinds of schemes rather
than make heavy demands, sometimes
doing without necessities before at last
striking out into some part-time work
that does not seriously interfere with
their housekeeping.
What work to take up that pays well
is always a weighty problem. Preferably
it should be something that may be
done at home. or near by.
The size of the town in which the
woman lives has bearing upon her
choice of occupation. Also the mum.
Der of friends and business acquaint-
ances she may marshal to her aid is
frequently important. what others
have done I can do is an excellent
thought to carry into new enterprise.
Faith In your own ability is bound to
put pep" into your undertaking and
help to success.
A Home Milliner-
One girl living in small town wa
clever at making her own hats. and she
frequently helped out her friends who
were intimate enough to ask the favor.
This set her thinking. One day she left
suddenly for a nearby big city, where
she took a three months course in
practical millinery, served one month
as clerk in a millinery supply house.
one month as seller at a fashionable
shop, and then came home and gave q
tea to her friends. She showed a dozen
masterpieces. which were sold on the
spot. and then she took orders for
more.
private milliner, who in two years gained
substantial private income. Instead
of leaving home. she fitted up the attic
as "a workshop. for her help. and had
her customers by appointment in the
family living room, so did not in the
least incommode the family or disturb
the home life
Another woman. recognizing the diet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
HOME MAKING HELPS
"Eoerythins About the Helps to Make Home"
What Some Women Are Doing to Earn Pin None
By WANDA BARTON

fads rampant in some schools. called upon
prominent physicians with a plan. The
result was that she has become a scien-
tific bread matchmaking every sort
upon order, and getting so cents a loaf
for her pains. Some of these breads
are impossible to get at bakery shops.
SO she has a small monopoly, and is
busy. In time this woman added broths
and iellies suitable for invalids, and
found ready sale for them.
Other Good Ways.
Hemming and mending of table linen
and other -&ne linens was another wom-
ans idea which worked out beautifully,
and it was not long before she had
three part-time helpers. While desiring
hand-hemmed linens the modern wonl-
an is often too busy to give the time
to such tedious work, and is glad to pay
to have it done.
Still another woman started what she
called the .'Mending Basket" She
mended not only socks and stockings,
but laces and other fine fabrics. The
work soon increased to enormous pro-
portions, and she also had to bring in
other willing hands to share the labor
and the profit.
$ In several towns where woman's ex-
changes are in existence many good
home cooks are sending their wares reg
Atdrly dIiu stedLiIl2 nice little profit
by ready sales and quick turnover OF
investment.
One small town boosted only an in
different restaurant. and had but one
good hotel. so bright woman an
nounced the serving of afternoon teas
and late suppers. Her food was excel
lent and service hrst-class. She used her
own dining ROOM. and everything was
| prepared on order. Only persons she
knew and those well recommended Were
received. Plenty of novel ideas per-
mitted no two entertainments to be
alike, and won and retained a splendid
business.
Tact, ideas and the ability to carry
them out are required In every small en-
I terprise. If the start is made at home
without the expense of equipping a shop
until the business grows to fill one
success may be certain from the start.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
Work Laid Out.

IF you'll look over those things on the
bed and tell me what to do first she
said. 81 can get some of this out of the
way. And now as to the trunk-do
you care If put the things back into it
as l go through them? I can't pack
them the way you did, but at least 1
can get them out of the way so you can
lock the trunk"
II shall be SO glad to have you do
it" / answered. and I could not keep
my voice from trembling. though made
a desperate effort to control it. Il
cannot tell you just how l feel about
handling those things. 1t is almost as
If my-mother-had-ju st-died. II
haven't the strenSth-yet-to touch
them"
II know" Lillian breathed softly. then
as briskly as IL the trunk despoiled of
mementoes of my mother and my own
never had been mentioned, she said: rs
this the way to thread this thing? 1
thought 1 knew how, but I'm not quite
sure"
The subterfuge was a more palpable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
An Unsuspecting Aide.

II would suggest the things which
could be put up last" Lillian replied
promptly.
Mrs. Durkee murmured doubtfully. and
knew that she was actually nonplussed
by Lillians prompt answer.
AT any rate. give us things which l
can run up on the machine and then
turn over TO Madge. I can help her turn
hens and haste, anyway
Her F'luffiness looked helplessly at
the pretty fabrics spread out upon the
bed and over chairs. The worry and
confusion entailed by her change of
plans for Leila's room evidently had
robbed her of her usual capability in
everything domestic.
why not let them take these?" Edith
Fairfax came to the rescue quietly and
capabfy. She indicated a pile of stuffs
on the bed which had been fitted on the
windows.
Il guess that will be all right Mrs.
nurkee acquiesced. and in another min
ute or two we We're on our way across
the lawn.
Lucky that machine is in your ROOM"
Lillian commented, as we climbed the
stairs after an explanatory word to
Katie.
She did not speak again until had
unlocked my room door and fastened it
after our entrance. Laying the stuffs on
the bed she went directly to the ma
chine. and with a swift. capable, pre-
liminary inspection began to wind a
bobbin from a spool of rose-colored silk,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-26
HOLDING A
HUSBAND
Adele GaYTfson's NeU Phase o.
Revelations
of o. Wife
HoU Lillian ContriUed Things
to Safeguard Madge.
Copyright 1921. b Newspaper Feature Service. Ina

VTOOK Lillian's cue quickly. She
had given me the opportunity for which
had wished. in asking me so abrupt
ly where my sewing machine was.
OH 1 said eontritely- IT forgot to
have Jim bring it over. But it is in good
condition. for 1 looked it over this
morning"
This last statement was the truth, for
had carefully inspected the machine.
Whats the use of bringing 1t over?"
lillian asked nonchalantly. 1.-THE only
thing I'm good for is running a machine.
anyway. while Madge is the white-haired
fairy when it comes to hemming. Why
can't we divide the work, and Madge
and I take part of it over there? Well
run a, regular messenger service, and
bring each piece back soon as we get
it finished. And-we probably won't talk
half so much as we will if all four of
us are working together"
And I won't have to clean my floors
over again after that Jim has tracked
them up" put in little Mrs. Durkee.
eagerly. Not that he'd mean to soil
them'-she' turned. to me with naive
apology-"but he's such an OK of a thing
he just can't help being Cutlery. I
think it's a splendid idea. Which part
of the work will you take?"
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~ OAL OIL JOHNNIE is dead n
Dear me, they all have to die, don't they?
Even the Coal Oil Johnnies.


Well, Coal Oil Johnnie young fellow
who lived in Pennsylvania One day, when he was
digging on his fathers faym-a scraggly little, for
lorn little farm it was, too-he discovered OIL Away
went his overalls and off went his heavy shoes and
his everyday cap-and off he to New York.
Spending money like water, every foot of the way.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
DEDICATION Or
. HIGH SCHOOL
NEXT WEEK

Gunnison county's new high school
building will be formally dedicated on
Saturday evening, y week from to-
morrow. December 10, under the
auspices Of the Gunnison County High
School Alumni Association. who have
in preparation an excellent dedicatory
program for that evening.
DIR. Samuel Quigley, President of
the Normal, who has been in active
touch with high school affairs since
his arrival here, will be the main
speaker. Principal o. S. Causey Of
the High School, will speak and a
representative of the high school COM
mittee will likely have his place on
the program. After the program, the
senior high school class will act as
ushers for the purpose of showing the
visiting citizens thru their new high
school building. Refreshments will be
served
The new building is without doubt
the finest example Of the builders art
in Gunnison county, and every citizen
and taxpayer of the county is urgent
ly requested to be present at the dedi-
cation exercises and have a thoro
understanding lok at the new edifice.
The program will be given in the
high school assembly room. beginning
at 500 p. M, December 10th.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
CHAS. MATrOx GETS
SUSPENDED SENTENCE

Due to his youth. it being his first
offense. his Is months overseas SER
vice and the tears Of his girl wife,
Judge Black of the district court sus-
pended sentence on Charles Mattox
this morning, after first sentencing
him from n year to two in the peni-
tentary for forgery .Mattox is now free
and promises on his word Of honor to
keep straight and work hard to sup
port his wife and not disprove the con-
fidence the judge placed in him.
Mattox was arrested some weeks
ago in Montrose. after he had forged
a check at the Teachout Lunch room
here on November 9th. He is only
21 and had been braking on the rail-
road. He served IS months overseas
during the war. His wife stood
staunchly by him after his arrest and
during his Incarceration in the county
Jail. He pied guilty and the Judge
gave him severe lecture before pro-
nouncing sentnce and later suspended
il during good behavior.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
COUNTY TO GET
$4,000 STATE
ROAD MONEY

A spcial netting of the county COM
missioners was held Saturday to con-
slider proposition from the State
Highway Commission to appropriate
$4,000 state funds for maintenance
of roads in this county during 1922,
provided the county would put up .
like amount and furnish the machin-
cry. 1t was decided to do this, making
up the sum from all commissioners
districts and providing a total of $25,-
800, which will be expended undoubt-
edly for the most part in smoothing,
grading and surfacing with disinte-
grated granite and gravel, such as is
now being hauled with such gratify-
ing results on the road north Of tho
county seat. All the commissioners
were in favor of this move
To handle this work which has been
contemplated for some months, IN the
most economical manner It will BE-
necessary to have fleets Of trucks and
trailers. Several are on the job and
at least eight, possibly ten win b
provided, the state securing govern
ment trucks. and the county paying
the freight and repairs. A large num-
Der Of self-dumping trailers are alss
being contemplated by Jos. McDer-
mott for use in enlarging the hauling
capacity Of the trucks in surfhcing.
The commissioners meet for their
regular December meeting next Mon
day.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
JURY O|sAGREEs IN sACUACHE
TRIAL OF GUNN|sON STOCKMEM

The case Of Gotthelf and holland
and The Gotthelf Investment Com
pany and others against the seven
Gunnison County stockmen came up
for trial at Saguache last week.
The case was called on Tuesday
morning, the 22nd, at nine o'clock, siid
tn first thing in order was the selec-
tion of q jury. The defendants ad-
vanced the necessary additional fees
for q jury Of twelve. After careful
examination of the prospective jurors,
the above number was selected in the
usual way and evidence was introduc-
ed, commencing at 1880 Tuesday after
noon.
Before entering on their case the
plaintiffs withdrew from the consider
alton Of the jury the item Of damage
claimed in their amended complaint on
account Of being compelled to aban-
done their range rights for 80 head
Of cattle in the Cochetopa forest re-
serve, which they estimated at $3750
and which they doubtless decided they
could not prove. Plaintiffs first plac-
ed on the witness stand the seven de-
PENDANTS for cross-examination in the
endeavor to prove how many cattle
were rounded up and driven from the
Gunnison range, part OF which
they claimed to be the usual range Of
the plaintiffs in this SUIT. This evidence
showed that between 300 and 400 cat
tie which had been collected largely
on the Gunnison range, along the
ranches on the Tomichi and even be-
yond the South Beaver creek. were
rounded up and driven over what the
defendants claim was the agreed line
between the two ranges. located at
Chisto.
The defendants in this suit claimed
that after a number Of meetings with
the plaintiffs in the years 191S-J919,
that finally in June 1919 an agreed
lire was selected between the ranges
extending from Cooper mountain along
Chisto gulch and then east to the
Cochetopa- While holland admitted
the numerous conferences relative to
an agreed line, he denied that there
was any agreement made, and also
disputed where the permanent line
was to be established. After large
amount Of testimony was introduced
on either side and shortly prior to the
defendants finishing the introduction
Of their evidence, the plaintiffs also
withdrew from the consideration OF
the jury the damage claimed for be-
ing obliged to place their cattle on an
ovcr-crowded range after they were
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
". K. COOLIDGE
KILLED TUESDAY
At BUTTEs NINE

County Coroner Hyatt went Tues
day to Crested Butte. called by the
death of w. X. Coolidge, who was
killed in the Smith Anthracite mine.
Is described in our Crested Butte
correspondence on page eight An
inquest being deemed desirable, Dist
net Attorney Shackleford and Dan
Lehan, undersheriff, went up the next
morning by car ard assisted. Martin
der, Jack Neesham, VIM. Holmes and
Alex Campbell were selected on the
Jury, which found the death purely
accidental The mine had reopened
Sunday, and Mr.. Coolidge was new in
the business. The trip door Of q
heavy five-ton car apparently came
down on his head rs he was leaning
into the car, and shut of his wind
against the edge.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
ELKs INITIATE CLASS
OF TWENTY SATURDAY

Ouray Lodge No. 492 B. P. o. E.,
initiated 20 Gunnison members into
their organization last Saturday night
at the Gunnison o. o. F. Hall. The
list of members included many Crest
ed Butte and Baldwin men,. This
quota of initiates brings the Gunni-
son Elks up to over 100.
DIR. Rowan of Ouray headed the
Ouray contingent, which included
Francis Heit. Fred Sibabch, Ralph
kullerstrand, E. w. Smith and Thos.
Mowatt.
Aspen, Salida and Montrose lodges
have concurrent jurisdistion with Our
ay over Gunnison territory, and it is
thru the courtesy of the other three
that Ouray has been enabled to enroll
SO many members in Gunnison county.
After the initiation Saturday night,
an excellent banquet was served by
the Gunnison members of the lodge
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-12-02
BODY OF OLATHE BOY
FOUND WITH NECK BROKEN

Myestery surrounds the finding of
the dead body Of Ray Thomas, an
Olathe boy, IS years of age and mem
ber Of the football team. He was
last seen Sunday the 18th at his home
near Olathe, but had some words and
went off. ostensibly to get a job, hav-
ing quit school. Thanksgiving day,
while the family was attending o
celebration news came that his body
had been found a mile from his home,
in an unfrequcnted gulch. 1t was
embedded in the mud and weeds at the
bottom and the neck of the boy was
broken. Apparently he had fallen
or slipped from the fume or else
committed suicide.