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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01
JUST FOLKS
BY EDGAR A. GUEST.

BOWL OF APPLES AND A BOOK.
A bowl Of apples and a book and a CRATE
fire blazing high,
What greater Joy can man possess, what
deeper comfort buy?
So sit me down on the autumn nights with
a book to thrill my soul
And I'll be content while the log fire burns
and the apples fill the bowl.
For this is dual life we lead, whatever
man believe,
There's the life of strife with its hours of
care and the hours that he must grieve,
But his other life is a term of peace when
he finds the cloistered hooks
And walks and talks with the mystic
friends In the pages of his books
A night to read from the world apart,
sHppered and well content,
With the changeless friends of the printed
page, could better night be spent?
A fire that leaps as his fancies fly, is any
thing needed more?
Just a bowl of apples handy by from
Autumn's golden store.
I've known rich joys in the years that were
and look to the joys to be,
But splendoF giveth no peace like this to
the restless soul of me,
For these three make me happy man,
these three are my hearts desire,
A bowl Of apples AMI a book, and the
blaze of an open fire.
(CoDYright 1921. by Edgar A. Guestl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Topeka is welcoming her erstwhile
first citizen" again. The "old home
town always holds out glad hand
to Jay House-and Adelaide. As
mayor. Jay House gave Topeka q
fearless and notwithstanding admin
istration. He went into office on the
platform and the theory that it wasn't
necessary to heat the molasses at the
city hall every day-and he got away
with it. HIS office door was taken
from the hinges so far as the public
was concerned. His only secrecy was
maintained when the action was none
of the public's business. He was
frank and honest in his dealings ana
conducted the executives position
without an attempt to build up a city
political machine. Despite his depar-
ture from municipal political habits
he ga ned a tremendous following AMI
has been referred to often as To
'peka's most efficient mayor" Houses
column Second Thought" in the
Philadelphia Public Ledger has
aroused unusual interest in the. east.
He is quoted in newspapers all along
the Atlantic seaboard and in the in
terror. He is successful not only be-
cause of his briIliancy with the type
writer but because he uses the Kansas
language. Jay House always spends
hi. vacations in Topeka. The town
trusts that he never will change his
habits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Volivia, the overseer of Zion, who
recently declared the world was
flat and without motion, now dis
putes Newton's theory of gravitation.
Volivia would save newspaper space
on this subject if he would jump from
the top of a skyscraper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

American, English and German
bankers are planning a benevolent
exploitation" of Russia. They plan to
flood the country with enough money
to put it back on it's industrial feet.
Good Americans who have made un-
successful attempts to obtain loans
from the bankers of the United States
wonder at the unusual display of con-
tdencs in torn and deceitful Russia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01
Dinner Stories

A couple OF negroes were digging
a hole in hard ground under a side
walk One, down in the half finished
hole, held a small iron pipe upright.
upon the end of which the other
pounded with a large sledge in order
to loosen the dirt.
The sledge wielder swung the heavy
tool rather reckiessly, and it looked
as tho he might miss at any moment
and strike his companions head, just
below. A passing white man eau
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Newspaper paragraphers over the
country, in commenting on sthe Wis
consin man who was sentenced two
years to the penitentiary for putting
his arm around girl and kissing her.
say the convicted person was lucky as
he might have been sentenced for life.
Apparently these paragraphers are
bachelors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

The New York man, who gave his
wife a. dollar a day to pay household
expenses and then accused her of
spending part of it on other men, at
least should commend her for making
a dollar go further than any other
American has accomplished in the last
eight years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

It is reported that Topeka candy
retailers are charging too heavily for
their wares. Prices here have made
mighty good candy makers out of
hundreds of otherwise busy house
wives-let the prices soar!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Solomon, who was considered a
wise man despite his household col
lection. said: GO to the ant, thou
sluggard; consider her ways and be
wise; which, having no guide, over
seer or ruler, prepareth her meat il
summer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

If Carl Wanderer had been as senti-
mental in his family life as in his time
before the gallows three innocent
persons might be alive ana happy to-
day. No sympathy should be ex-
tended to persons who kill in cold
blood and repent afterwards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

ton cannot be led to think in terms
of the rigid theology Of a quarter Of a
century ago. The younger generation
should be taught. not in the terms Of
theology. but in the terms Of right
living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Failure of a western city to win Il
league championship is not of much
concern to the fans out here this year.
Passenger fares have robbed the
world series of its long distance sup
port
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Needless to state, the hold up party
that robbed a Topeka newspaper man
the other night was a pair of young
sters. No expert stick-up artist would
pick out such a "turnip" for an eve
ming Of profit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Henry Ford's nationwide fight to
clean up elections will be tremen-
dously successful if he is able to en-
list the support of the owners of his
motor car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

descent into the grave and his resur-
rection into an unknown future. An
old Indian to whom Mr.. Payne showed
a fine butterfly piece, the work prob
ably of one of his ancient forebears,
smote his breast vehemently.
"Here!" he exclaimed. Butterfly
man big mani
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

It is nearing the time of the year
when the man who usually motors
daily to his work will put on his
overcoat and cuss the street car sery-
500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

The unemployment n c e
should consider that there'u be a lot
of postmasters out of jobs some of
these days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Fires in the United States cost ap-
proximately $500 a minute, says the
Kansas fire marshal. Certainly a
waste of time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

News from the coast tells of movie
stars going back to the Legitimate"
incidentally. some OF them might. try
loading legitimate lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

A new altitude record has been
smashed by an American aviator. So
long as the records only are smashed,
the undertaking will be considered a
success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Fatty Arbuckle is quoted as saying
that he has the best little wife IN
all the world" He was a trifle slow
in finding il out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

The corncob pipe industry reports
tremendous advances in sales. When.
oh when. will the corn crop be used
for legitimate purposes!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

1t is said that the orthodox de-
nominations are facing q split in their
ranks on the stand Of pre-millenari-
anism-belief in the second coming Of
Christ-because the younger genera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

An American penny will now buy
500 Russian rubles. With two bits an
American abroad would have to be a
graduate of higher arithmetic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

1t used to be How are you?" or
"How's the family?" or How are
the crops?" but the national question
today is How are the roads?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Norman Hapgood says our criminal
laws are out of date. In other words.
we seem to be doing the same old
things, but under different titles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

The froth is on the home brew ana
the kick is in the wine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Fatty Arbuckle is In seclusion. the
telegraph states. Long may he re-
main so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

"Stay on the Job" should be the
1921 % winter slogan in the United
states
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

Weather prognosticators are pre-
dieting a mild winter. This viii be
disappointing to Mr.. Howat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01
Questions-AnSwer

Q. How long after will is made does IT
become void? X. II. d.
A. A will does not become void after
any specified length of time. mans
last will valid Mt his death
Q. To settle n controversy what Is the
main idea embodied in the writings of
A. Turnout his writings Isah's eonten-
ton is that people are saved only thru
right conduct. 1t is because Of the deep
impression that his message had his
own and later generations that he IL re-
garded as the true type of prophet of
Yahwe.
Q. Who was Yankee Doodle7 T. r II.
4. The origin of this national air IS
unknown. The words were probably writ
ten by Edward Banks between 11T5 and
1T77. The tune has been nscribed to sew
eral countries, but is probably English. It
was known as early as 1867.
the first skyscraper? g. V. s.
A. The World Building built some 80
years, was considered New Yerk's first
skyscraper.
Q, How many colleges are there for tho
deaf? II. A. T.
C., is said to be the only institution of
higher education in the world which Is
devoted exclusively to the deaf
@. How far from Ghizeh are the famous
pyramids built? &. o. A.
A. The Pyramids of Ghizeh are about
five miles west of Ghizeh. This city was
on the left bank OF the Nile, about three
miles from Cairo.
Q. Why does the moon have more in
fluence on the tides than the sun? Il. f.
A. Tides are caused by the grnvtatioral
pull of the sun and moon upon the water.
Tho moon being SO much closer, is the prn-
cipnl cause of tides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-01

(Any reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka State
journal Information Bureau. Frederic !.
IIaskin, Director, Washington. ID. c. This
offer applies strictly to Information. The
bureau cnnnot give advice on legal mel
ical md financial matters. 1t does not NJ
tempt to settle domestic troubles. nor to
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enclose two cents In stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct to the
inoulrerl
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
8YNew York kibmles Educational 5Iide +

Education, whether elementary
or vocational, whether for the
growing child or the young
voter, is becoming a more vital
matter every day.
Where is the best school, the
best technical institution, the
best camp? Where will my boy
or girl find the most wholesome
atmosphere. the right kind of
instruction, the most response
BILE teachers? What school Of
fers me the special training l
should take advantage of?
These and other important edu-
cational questions The Tribune
will assist you to answer.
Telephone Reeknan 5000
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
Stamford Military Academy

Thorough scholastic and military train
ing fost sterng the intellectual. physical
and moral needs Of developing bows.
Personal instruction. Small classes Manly
sports encouraged. Extensive euuipment
Ideally located at Ossining overlooking
the Hudson. Summer Camp
WALTER u. GERKEN, 4. NJ. PRIN..
OSSINlNG. y. "
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
PENN HALL.
HIGHLAND MANOR

A non secturian boarding and day school for girls
TnrrytOwn-On- Hudson, New York.
From Kindergarten to College. Col
lege Preparatory. Post graduate, Secre-
tarial. Domestic Science, etc. Riding
and all other outdoor activities As
soclated with Highland Nature Camps.
EUGENE III. LEHMAN, Director
Telephone Tarrytown 467
N. Y. c. Office: 206 W l04th ST.. Academy 3O40.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27

Just at sunset two weeks
ago to-day the transport
Somme slipped into port
bearing a precious cargo
of hero dead 500
3 men who fell in action
with the Germans. On
Monday the work of re-
moving the caskets was
begun, and on Wednes-
day the bodies of these
1909 Americans who
died fighting in France,
ranged row after row in
coffins draped with the
Stars and Stripes. were
paid military honors at
the Army Transport Ser
vice pier, in Hoboken.
The brief military service
for the dead was carried
throug h with Major
General Organ and his
full staff in attendance,
and prayers were Of
fered by clergymen of all
faiths. E a c h of the
b 0 d lie 292 of them
were New York men
was later sent to the
home of relatives under
escort of a guard of
honor. Above is pictured
the pier service, taken
while Father Peter Hoey,
one-time overseas chap
lain of the 9th Divi-
sion. was speaking. Be-
low-Some Gold Star
mothers gathered around
the draped caskets after
the ceremony
y. Thompson Underwood
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
Miss Mary Schoonmaker's
Day School for Cirls

345 West End Avenue, New York
Elementary. Academic, Special and Col
lsh and How to Use It," the foundation
work in every class. Exceptional ad-
vantGges in the study of French Indi-
vfdual instruction and thorough super
vision of all work by the Principal.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
"KISKI''

"kISKI"
A School for Boys
prepares for college or technical
schools. High. heaithful location. Facul-
ty of experts. Individual attention through
Preceptorial System. All indoor and out
door sports under competent instructors
Gymnasium with swimming pool. Ad-
dress
DR. a. W. WILSON. JR., President
Box S34 Salisbury. Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
BORDENToWN
MILITARY INSTITUTE

Thorough preparation for college o business
Efficient faculty small classes individual atten-
tion i'oys taught how to study. Military train
ing Supervised athletics. 37th year. For cata-
l"gue address Drawer OBJ. Kordentown. " J.
col. T. u. LANDoN. Principal and Cnhmandant
New-York tribune., 1921-03-27

BLACKSTONE MILITARY ACADEMY
College preparatory and home school
LOT poys In healthful Piedmont section Of
virginia. Unit of Reserve Officers Train
ing Corps On West Point accredited
list. Personal supervision of students.
Graduates admitted to leading univer-
sities without examination. New huild.
ings and complete gymnasium Full com
mereial courses. Tuition 1926. For cata-
logue address
COLONEL E. s. L1GoN. President
Rox ]. Blackstone Va.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

was very remote.
And what time would that be. that
you lett the car and went through
the gate into the shrubbery7"
Twenty minutes to nine"
You took note Of the timer"
Il looked at my watch just before
] turned out the light Of the car"
"Yes-and then"
Il went along the path to tbs SUM
mer-house."
NO"
and what did you dor
Il sat in the Summer house and
:''wlthefmps&iencs? 80
II was not particularly impa4fent
Il first suppose when nine O'Clock
came I began to BIO impatient"
You looked at your watch again."
Several times" 49,
"By the moonlight
3 far as I remember, it was by
the light of mAtches-I smoked q
cigarette or two"
And did you sit still all the timer
mo; I walked up once or twice
to the junction Of the path to the
Summer-house with the main path
and looked down the path"
How many times did you dc
InaC!
"I daresay three times-1 am not
quite certain"
Would that be before nine o'clock
or after?''
THE first time, I think, was jus,
about nine, and the others after
ward"
And the last Of those was-at what
hour?
Just before half-past nine.'
AND at half-past nine what did
you dog"
II came out from the Summer.
house for the last time. I stood q
minute or 80, perhaps, looking down
tho path toward the house, and Their
I turned and went down the path the
other way again and got into the car
and went back to London"
"And during all that time you saw
no one?"
Not a SOUL"
mot a soul all the time since you
left the car to the time when you
Were in it and driving AGAIN."
THAT is So"
His counsel intimated that this was
the end of the questions that he wish
ed to put to his client, but, of course
all supposed that his real trial wal
| only just about to begin in the cross.
questions which the prosecution 70,
the crown was likely to put to him.
It was very apparent to any one
watching him that he keenly felt this
to be SO. Hitherto. for all my strons
detestation Of him: I had been Obliged
to admire his bearing in the dock. Al.
though he was obviously nervous he
had pulled himself together very
we'll, and had answered most clearly
and c~ollectedly. I should not, have
thought it possible for his face to e
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26
ESTIMATING CONFERENCE. WORK.

~ There is danger that the approaching confer
ence on armament will be found to have induced a.
state of mind on the part of the public similar to
that which attended the gathering which formulat-
ed the covenant Of the League of Nations, and which
resulted in marked disappointment later on. When
the Paris conference met the world was keyed up
to a high pitch because of the events Of the war and
the condition in which that war had left things.
People were weary of war, had been lifted to a high
plane of idealisrn, and were easily induced to expect
the impossible. 1t is difficult to say just what the
great mass of people who were not vocal really did
expect. But among those who expressed them
selves most often and most freely there was marked
evidence Of extravagant expectations. Il was felt
that the new League of Nations was actually to put
amend, Immediately and forever, to war, and more
than that, to transform humanity in such a manner
that the glorious principle of human brotherhood
should hold full sway, without an atom of selfish
ness to stand in its way. The thing was not put in
exartly that way, of course, but that was the under
lying thought.
There were others who did not accept that view,
but who held from the start that the League Of Ma
tons would not and could not do these things, and
therefore that it was foolish and futile.
The miracles which some expected were not
performed. The possibility Of war was not remov-
cd Human selhsfness was not destroyed. And a
good many worthy people were thereupon plunged
Mula the seventh heaven of bliss to the lowest
depths Of despair. The wonderful things hoped for
hAA not come to pass. and there remained thence
forth no hope for humanity
There are those who have equally extravagant
Shopcs concerning the coming conference. Again
they hope, we are to be freed from war and the bur-
dens Of war, and all the glorious results flowing
Srun such 4 miracle will naturally follow.
@S II will not work ont that way. The implements
q Ear are not to be beaten into pruning hooks and
tlloWsharess inst now. After the conference has adj
iiOufncd and its members have gone their way there
will continue 70 be armies and nayies, and there may
be occasional wars. But not on that account will
TIL conference have failed. II its members meet
viii the sincere desire to find 4 practical way to-
IeSeen the menace Of war, and to tighten the burdens
Wh5rfnmar and ifs possibility impose On mankind if
sfKeS conduct their negotiations with the crying
apexd cf 81 peoples for peace constantly before them
ifxtey seek earnestly to remove causes which might.
exaa233iy beconnc provocative Of war; If they meet iii
fHS &rdfsk of accommodation and neighborliness,
66e9Hffnngf ID dictate - ID drive SHARP bargain
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

and if as a result Of their effort some considerable
portion of the load can be removed, not only will
the conference have justified itself SO far as its i'm
been laid the foundation for future conferences, each
more fruitful than its predecessor in decisions which
will bless all humanity.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

EiMkAI1-HANDED.
He piled it up for years and years.
His fortune larger grew,
Mems jeers he braved, az he scrimped
nj saved,
As ever the selfish do.
He gave to nothing and bought no
Than he thought was his urgent
He'd have plenty OF gold when he was
old,
And hat was his constant creed.
Plenty Of gold when his hair was
gray,
To spend upon pomp and pride
But having his pile, with a tired smile
He f~olded>hisS hands and died.
Then his soul went up TO the pearly
gates NJ
Where they asked Of him to- show.
AS they do each one, what he'd eyer
done
With his time on the earth below.
Then he ma proudly told of the gold he'd
And the smiling angel thronR
Said: "Let US behold one piece OF
your gold.
surely you brought it along?"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

One advantage Of the horse is that, when he stops,
you do not have to crawl under him to discover what
IS wrong.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

How will women look in 1850" Asks 4 maya
zine writer. Into the mirror probably.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

~ q pretty hard 70 bring home the bacon from
the blind piE.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-26

How did il happen a bottle Of moonshine wa.
found in the wrecked car"
Arizona republican., 1921-01-23
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