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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12
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Copyright. 1920. by the Wheeler Syndicate
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O. What color uniforms did the prin-
cipa1 fighters in the World War wear!-
A. The colors of the uniforms worn by
enlisted men in the different countries
were: France, grayish blue; Great Britain,
Khaki; Italy, greenish gray: Japan; khaki !;
gFeenish yellow: Belgium khaki; Turkey,
Hungary. blush gray; Bulgaria, greenish
Q. OF what nationality was Lafcadio
A. Lafcadio Hearn was born In the
Ionian Island, the son of a Greek woman
and an Irish officer, Surgeon Major Charles
France, spent many years in the United
States as a journalist, then went to Japan
En- glish in the University of Tokyo be-
came a citizen OF Japan, and married FRI III; a
arp which s
~ in interpreting the civilizations of the
East and West. writing usually OF Japan,
Q. Is there anything I can do to
lengthen the life of silk stockings ?-I. M
washed before wearing. This procedure
tightens the threads, making them firmer.
Q. How did the name "moonshine be
come attached to liquor illEftly made!-E.
A. The term was first applied to white
was snf received L By way Of the white coasts of
Kent and Sussex by moonlight
G. Whe is the author Of war and
A This is novel by Tolstoy written
during the years 1s65-1s6S The plot is
laid in the reign OF Alexander i.
Q. How did Russia get possession of
Alaska? Did she discover this land?-o.
! S.
A While the country which is now
Alaska was known to photographers as
early as 1879. several Russian explorers
| brought back the earliest definite news
of the land early in the 18th century. One
of these, vitus Behring, was sent out by
Peter the Great
Q. what is the word for lightning fear
ID H. K.
4. "Astrophobia" means fear of light
ming.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

of the way up with hot water. Cover
each mould with waxed paper and tie
it securely with string If there is any
danger of the tops coming loose.
Steam until the mixture is firm. Serve
with egg sauce.
Fish Salad-Break fish into small
pieces, marinate with French dressing.
1t may be combined with diced celery
or with shredded cabbage. Mix. with
little mayonnaise, serve on lettuce
leaves with mayonnaise on top and
garnish with lemon and parsley.
Sliced hard-boiled eggs. peas. nuts or
green peppers may be combined with
fish. Boiled dressing may be used in
place of myaonnaise.
Dressing for Baked Fish-One and
one-quarter cups bread crumbs. one
third teaspoon salt. one-eighth tea
spoon pepper, two teaspoons OF
chopped parsley, two teaspoons OF
onion juice, two tablespoons melted
shortening, one-half teaspoon of mixed
seasoning (thyme and sweet mar
joram).
Soften the bread crumbs in hot wa
ter. Add the seasoning, then the
melted shortening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

The concurrent resolution offered in
the legislature by Jones of Lyon. pro-
viding for a constitutional amendmenr
which shall prohibit any member of
the making body from accepting
appointment to a state office during
his term or for one year thereafter,
apparently is based on the belief that
the people cannot trust the governors
and legislative members whom they
elect by their own votes. If members
if the legislature are to be barred
from picking any plums which they
may find hanging on the political tree.
what can they get for their time ana
labor? 1t is certain that the state
does not pay them adequately IN cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
By MES ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two
Uoung married women and love our
husbands very much. One of us has
two children and the other has one.
Our husbands are out a good share of
the evenings enjoying themselves.
while we stay at home and take care
of the babies.
We think it is all right for men to
go and enjoy themselves two or three
nights a week, but every time we ask
to go we can go if we take the chill
dren along with US. OF course We
love our babies and take them every
place We go, but We get SO tired or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

The legislature has refused to au-
thorize the sale of the alleged Eek
ecutive mansion" Perhaps It is de-
sired to let 1t remain as a monument
to the folly of a former legislature
and a warning to future bodies OF law
makers. E You can lead a governor
to the mansion" but you can't make
him live in it. 1t is more IN accord
with American ideas and good busl-
ness to pay a governor what he is
worth and let him select his own DOM
icile. Recent occupants of the exec
utive office have been accustomed 70
better homes than the state offers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12
JUST FOLKS

BY EDGAR A. GUEST.

RABBIT HUNTIN'.
Like to call the dog an go,
Rabbit huntin' in the snow;
Like to get the boys an say,
cit the chores all done today,
An as soon as breakfasts done
Well go out an have some fun.
biggest job we've got to do
Is to earn q rabbit stew.
Looks to me today as tho
Tracks are shown in the snow,
An around the brush pile there
Seems time 1 saw a pair
Jes' bout roady for the pot,
An think they should be got
Anyhow we'll take the trail
After Mister Cottontail."
Days like that spent now an then
Always have been good fer men,
Every Teller orter md
Time e sort o. rest his mind.
An forget his daily chores
Jes' by trampin' out o. doors.
An a good old rabbit chase
Brings the color to your face.
There Is something in the air
Seems to blow away all care,
An the bayin' of a dog
Heading towards some fallen log
Or the timber, takes you back
Years along lifes dreary track,
An you're jes' as young an strong
AS the boy who's come along.
Sittin' round a fire all day
Soon would turn my hair to gray,
But while rootin' rabbits out
I'm the youngest kid about,
An when I git home at night
I've a youngsters appetite.
Youth IL mine, when I can go
Rabbit huntin in the snow.
Copyright, 1921, by Edgar A. Guest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

Regardless of the fact that the
United States has refused to mako
peace with Germany and continues to
occupy n part of that coun;ry-s terri
tory with an armed force, 1t is pro-
posed at Berlin that Uncle Sam be
called upon to mediate between her
and the allies in the reparations set
tlemsnt Anomalous situations grow
ing out of the war continue TO null
1iply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

pect OF q decrease in, this item. So,
for increased labor costs and in
creased freight rates the consumer is
asked to pay. What would congress
think If some day the 10, 100000 con-
sumers in this country should send a
lobby to Washington demanding pro-
lection from increased COSTS resulting
from high tariffs. high wages and
high freight rates?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12
Apparently the a1leged famine

apparently the alleged famine In
China is more a matter of money than
food. Gifts of corn from America
were declined because of cost of
transportation and it was stated that
owing to the premium on the Ameri-
can dollar. it was cheaper to buy food
in China than import from the United
States. China, it seems, therefore, has
plenty of food but a poor system of
distribution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

The income tax measure introduced
in the Kansas legislature places the
point where the levy begins at $780,
500. This probably will not be dis
turbing to any considerable number of
our citizens, The author must have
had the oil men in mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

The press of the country. regardless
of political affiliations. seems to be
almost unanimous in its approval of
President Wilson's refusal to inter-
fere in the railroad wage controversy.
It is the first sign of approval he has
been able to draw from the opposition
newspapers in a long time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

The fact that Charles NJ. Schwab
has been exonerated on the charge OF
stealing a considerable sum of public
money does not free the investigating
committee from its duty of ascertain
ing who did steal it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12
Household Hints
For Fish DAYS.

Fish Timbales-One cup fish, one
cup mashed potatoes, one egg, salt.
one cup softened bread crumbs, one
quarter cup milk and one-eighth tea
spoon paprika.
Combine the ingredients in the or
der givem Pour the mixture into
small well oiled moulds and cook
either in a steamer or on a rack in a
pan, surrounding the moulds one-third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

To the credit of the United States
senate let it be recorded that it has
eliminated from the agriculture ap-
preparation bill the item of 1855, 900,
inserted by the house, to cover the cost
Of the annual free seed graft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

Tom Smith of Hiawatha should look
TO his laurels. Gen. Charles G. Dawes
appears TO be several laps ahead of
him in the contest for the "cussin'
reaprd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

Attorney General Hopkins is said to
be preparing another bill providing
for the establishment of municipal ice
plants. But what the people need
more than municipal ice plants Is mu-
nicipal heating plants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

Down in the Pittsburg mining dis
trict the old time question of How
old is Ann?" has given place tok"How
old is Karl?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12
ON SECOND THOUGHT
BIZ JAY e. HOUSE
(Bron Philadelphia Public Lsdssf)

We recur to Miss Margaret Fedde.
of Nebraska, whose estimate OF $4,0O4
a year as the value of the services per
formed by a farmers wife. has been
accepted as authentic in nearly every
newspaper office in the country. Miss
Fedde is not farmers wife nor. ap-
parently, any kind of wife, but her
figures are said to be conservative.
That goes without saying. But when
one considers that the gross income
not exceed $4,000 a year. he naturally
wonders how the farmers wife is go
ing to collect her honorarium.
We are not. however. content to
leave the matter as it stands. While
the services performed by the farmer
himself are trifling and Insignificant,
he is entitled to some compensation
for his time. We have. therefore,
gone to the trouble to prepare a table
in which an estimate as to the value
of his services is made. The figures.
we may add. are conservative:
Getting up at o'clock in the morn.
feeding. watering, currying and
harnessing-two hours each morn
ing, at $50 a week. ................ 1,OiO
To twelve hours work in the field
and meadows. six days in the
week, $50 days in the year, at $40
To performing pei the chores-miiking.
feeding, watering. embarrassing
and driving in the cows-two hours
each evening, at $50 Il week. $780,. 1,040
To fixing the mower, repairing the
windmill, driving the cattle out OF
the corn, patching the hole In the
pasture fence and stopping hogs
during the noon hour 224 times, at
81 per time. 80. 1880. go
To repairing machinery and harness
and carpentry work about the
house and farmstead after evening
chores are finished, SAG hours, Mt
To getting up in the night to rescue
horses thrown in stalls, driving
neighbours calves out of yard and
soaring "varmints' away from hen
house and chicken ccops, $50 times,
at 81 per time. ZSo
| To pain and anguish for mashed
thumbs, blistered hands, chapped
| skin, sore feet, etc. etc. ...........- 1000
! To fifty days of odd work about the
farm, ten hours a day, at IS per 49,
fg per .i day On .' ~ 1900
|
| Total. .$14, $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

Lee Shubert, theatrical magnate.
says he wants to see longer skirts
and more clothes on women The
Sioux City Tribune suggests that the
present styles hurt Mr.. Shubert's bust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-12

There should, of course, be some
offset to the total above presented.
The farmer should be charged $40
every time he goes to town. SIS for
each visit to the blacksmith shop and
$25 each for circus day and the
Fourth of July. Those are his pleas
ures and he should pay Cor them. We
therefore deduct $3.50 as compensa-
ton for them, leaving s14.209 as the
value of his services for the year. AMI
we fear it is going to be extremely Diff
ficult to collect the money.
The moral is that there are too
many theorists, too many idealists, too
many incompetents in this country
whose time is employed in making
marks on a piece of paper with
pencil. And it may well be. of course,
that we are one of them.
1t is true that those of US who have
lived on a farm believe it is worth
$50 day to do it. But, on the 9th ar
hand, those who have never lived on
one deem it a privilege. and so, in
our estimate, We split the difference.
The opinion that farmers wives
earn $4,000 year has been advanced
by Miss Margaret Fedde, head OF the
home economics department of the
Nebraska college of agriculture. Hav-
ing noted Miss Fedde'S opinion, Mrs.
Zeke Simlin, of Pretty Prairie, Kan,
has written to ask how she shall go
about it tc collect the 100000 that
is coming to her.
1t Is the experience of the average
daughter that five years are required
in which to teach her parents refine
ment, and If she expects them to ac-
quire culture she has ten years task
before her.
Up to the time one is twenty-five
years old his idea of an elderly per-
son Is one who has reached the ripe
ago of thirty-two. After he is forty
his idea of an elderly person Is ono
twenty years older than himself.
If it isn't any of his business, the
average man is likely to take a keen
interest in the matter.
Along about the time girl learns to
play the piano creditably she marries
a poor man and never has time to
strike another note
Every politician jokes with the pub
lie to the extent of telling 1t that It
Is intelligent, Hberty-loving, generous
and patriotic.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
HUGHES AND
 DAuGHER
Named For Secretary of State and Attorney
 General.

St. Augustine, Fla.rPresident Elett Harding today announced the selection of Charles E. Hughes for the office of Secre- tary of State, and Harry Daugh- ~erty, of Ohio, for Attorney Gen. eral.
 Hughes has selected Henry H. Fletcher, former minister to Mexico, to be under secretary.
 Asked regarding the diplo- 'matic program of the State De- partment, Harding replied, You mast ask Hughes that. That IS going to be the policy of this administration from beginning to end. The Secretary of State speaks for that department. ;
 Regardiag this statement of the President elect, Hughes de- clined tosmake comment beyond an expression of appreciation of the honor.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
A LIMIT UPON
 ,lmMlIGRlA1 1i0N
If Bill Now in Confer ence Becomes a
 Law.

Washington.-The Senate to- day passed the substitute immi- grafton bill, limiting imnigra tion for next year to three hun dred end fifty four thousand. The bill is now in conference.
 The postoffice appropriation bill, as passed by the Senate, carries five hundred and seventy-four million dollars. e4or seventy millions more than passed by the House, ard this measure also goes into conference.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
STORMY
 SCENES
In Committee Consider ing Charges Against
 Judge Landis.

Washington. Stormy scenes were of frequent occurrence to- day innthe,meeting of the House judiciary committee, ~which' had under consideration the~ charges of impeachment against Federal Judge Landis, recently filed fy Representative Welty. of Ohio. Chairman Volstead on several occasions warned Welty, who was endeavoring to build up his case, to confine himself to facts and not make so many speeches. Welty declared he would show the ball players. trying to hribe the judge.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
IA Taxpayers Fighting Municipal Operation
 Lose Case in Seattle

Seattle-In the fight being made against the municipal operation of public utilities sin Seattle, fourteen taxpayers. suing the city to force de- fault on interest payment to Stone & Webster for the street railway system on March lst. lost their case this morn- ing when Judge Ronald sustained the demurrer to complaint filed by Cor poration Couusel Meir.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
K. W, BOILING
 ED
Congressional Report on Shipping Beard
 Soon Ready.

Washington. - Congressional investigation of Shipping Board matters has ended, and a report IS expected soon. A formal pre- liminary statement fromthe con- m1ttee generates R. W. Boiling, treasurer of the Shipping Board and brother.in-law of President Wilson, against whom shme ' ignt in- situations of Bribery had been ex- pressed, of anyrwrocg doing as treas urer of the Board.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
ON PERJURED
 TESTIMONY
Frisco Gangsters May Be Granted a New
 Trial.

San Francisco.-Because of growing qelief that,many of the gangsters re- gently on trial were convicted upon manufactured evidence of assaults upon g,rls. there is reason to believe that new trials may be granted them.
 The affidavit of Jane Stanley, one of the witnesses for the prosecution, that she .scould go to the penitentiary for ,things! Ls said during the trial Of Thomas Brady" eneof the sgangsters, is con -sidered sstroag proof that many of the convictions were brought bout through perjured testimony.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
French Destroyers Infict Punishment
 On the Soviet Pores

Constantinople = Advices received her9 indicate that the French destroy CTS along the eastern coast of the Black sea have come out victorious in many engagements recently taking place with soviet forces, ic which the bol. sheviki have lost very heavily from the firing fromvthe warships.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Farr, Rep, Penn.,
 Declared Elected

Washington.-Th House committee on elections today made report that Farr, Republican. had been elected to Congress from the Tenth Pennsylvania district and is entitiedto the seat held by McLaue. Democrat, through irregu- Ia rites aud fraud.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
That Wall Street Explosion.

New York.-The Wall Street explo- sion. on September IT, was dastard3y crime, Intentionally committed. accord ing to the report of the grand jury. The theory of explosion or accident is entirely discarded.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
HOWatt and 5 Others
 Guilty of Contempt in
 Calling Coal Strike

Pittsburg Kas.-Alexander Howett, president of the coal miners organlza .tion, was today found guilty of con- tempt because of calling a strike in violation of injunction. Five other union officials were also found guilty -On similar charges.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Dog Crazy Down In Utah.

Salt Lake.-Helen Colwell. 10 years of age was barred from driving her own dogs in the race at Ashton today because of her tender age. Warren Cordnley, of Marysville, will drive the ream, composed of five shepherds, in her stead.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Efficacy of Prayer,
 Else a Lucky Boy :?

Havana.-Wheu Israel Waters, a negro, charged with assault upon a negro girl. was stood against tree to be shot by the mob. he asked his brother to pray for him, wherenpon the mob changed it's mind and took him back to jail.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Three More Seattle
 Bandits Convicted of
 First Degree Murder

Seattle.-Tirree more bandits were today found guilty of murder in the hrst degree in connection with the killing of policemen. The jury recom- mended life Imprisonment with each oonyictiOn
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Sugar Production i'll
 1920 Was 5 Per Cent
 Higher Than in 1919

Washington.-Sugar production for the year 1920 broke all previous records. being fifteen per cent higher than the record year 1916, and fifty three per cent higher than the year 1919.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Hard to Get Man for 2 z Secretary of the Navy

Washington 1Ltiis-~sonounced tbat Lowden, of Ohio. has declined ttle ten der to become secretary of the navy. and that Poindexter. of Washington, is being considered.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02

B. B. Smith brought the mail over from Ophir on Monday. returning to -Tacotna yesterday.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Ebert Guardsman Wounded.

Berlin.-A shot fired from across the street seriously wounded guardsman who was standing in front of the resi- dence of President Ebert.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
HOW THEY GET
 IT Ih MEXICO
Commanderof Phantom Brigade Gets Away
 With Millions.

Mexico City.-Aaditing officials of the government during 6tef p&sos few days have uncovered:the operations by which a phantom brigade has been maintained on the army payroll for the past three years. The commander of this phantom brigade of thousand men took to himself not only the army payroll but also the vouchers in pay ment for the upkeep of the bogus or ganizaMon, and it is estimated that the governsneat,' threlgh 'tHetspadded offerings. has been 'eheated' out of many millions of dollars.
 New York.-Mike Brennan won tho decision tonight over Bob Martin, A. E. F. champion, ina 6fteen-roond con- test.
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Committee Refuses. to Grant a Public Hear
 ing on Irish Republic

ashington.- House foreign af- fairs committee today refused to give public hearing to the resolution of Rep resentative Burke. of Pennsylvania, providing for recognition of the Irish reDnblic
The Kusko times., 1921-03-02
Emergency Tariff Passes Senate

Washington.-The Fordney emerg- eney tariff bill passed the Senate to- day.