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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

Tho Philosopher.
L sometimes think of this and that
And then Of that and this;
But what | am arriving 1t
/ always seem to miss
l muse about the why and how
of other facts than these.
But it appears that up to now
They still are mysteries.
Some things in certain lights are seen.
And some the other way:
But as to what they chance to mean,
L wouldn't care to say.
If others take another view
Quite different from such.
It's one that they're entitled to
And doesn't matter much.
You take Il any way you like
And study it. and yet
You probably will never strike
The answer that / get.
For which is which and what is what,
And wherefore they are so,
Is something else again, and not
For you and me to know.
So when think of this and that
OF where and when and why
You don't know what I'm driving at
And neither, sir do I
-Berton Braley in St Nicholas
(AdV }
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10
Southern Cnnnoissenrs.

Colonel Breckenridge and Major
Poindexter, Kentucky gentlemen of
the old school, noticed something I'M
usual about their favorite beverage.
but they disagreed as to what it
might be. VERY fine liquah, subj"
observed the colonel to the major,
but it has a foreign flavor"
You ah right, sub; it has a foreign
flavor" replied the major; 81 should
added.
You all mistaken, sub; it has the
flavor of leather" insisted the colonel.
When the hogshead from which
their libation came was empty a tack
with leather top was found on the
bottom of the eceptacle.-Columbu
Dispatch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

displays of this shop. The special
Christmas window for next week will
be an inspiration TO anyone who has
sportsman on the Christmas list
The basketball season has just
opened, and the Keller Dustin Shop
offers complete equipment for it
even to the timer stop-watch and
whistle.
I saw in this sport shop, hunting
coats caps-an excellent line of guns
golf jackets of chamois and jersey
knitted sweater coats, golf clubs. golf
balls and a very nifty assortment of
golf bags. automobile accessories, in
Guiding tools, spot lights, goggles, driv-
ing gloves, search lights, ct cetera
The motorist and the hunter needs
a thermos bottle. It's wonderful how
a few cups of steaming hot coffee will
add to the pleasure of the days out
ing. Let me suggest that your choice
be one of the Stanley Unbreakable
Thermos Bottles at the Keller Dustin
Shop. No matter how often this kind
of bottle falls around in the car, it
can't break.
The youngsters Christmas can be
made much happier by giving him,
either a rubber tired, baII-bearing
kiddie kar, tricycle. or kiddie kart
(Which is a neat little wagon) from
the Keller-Dustin Shop.
The older child would love bicycle.
ice or roller skates of which there is
a complete line at this Sport Shop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

oring of these lovely candlesticks is
mainly dull gold, with touches of dark
red and blue.
At The What-Not Shop I also saw
some very pretty wrought-iron stan
dards for the taller floor lamps and
bridge lamps The selection of a
shade is left to the shopper, who has
an attractive assortment of newly re-
ceived parchment shades to choose
from.
The What-Not Shop table lamps of
wrought iron and of carved wood, in
the FIorentine colorings, are especial
Nv attractive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

rolled dates, fancy figs, cand1ed cher
ries, hard candies of the finest grade,
and nuts, strictly fresh-pecans, Eng
lish walnuts, Brazil nuts, etc.
Tnis line of confectionery and nuts
at the Dibble Grocery Store is one of
quality and offers a nice choice for
Christmas use-and really, tho such
things may ordinarily be luxuries, they
are Christmas necessity. Fruit and
nuts are a splendid addition to the
Christmas fruit-cakes, salads and
home made CONNECTIONS.
If you are rushed for time, you may
feel assured that a telephone order to
Dibble's for any of these good things,
will prove satisfactory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

about first. However, one of the most
unique affairs was a shaded lamp that
clamps to the head of a bed. giving
a splendid reading light, and one that
is easily turned out. The shade is
rose colored with soft folds of georg-
cite crepe over taffeta with a gold
braid basket of French ribbon flowers.
The boudoir lamps, Dresden dolls,
daintily dressed, are priced especially
low at five, seven and eight dollars.
Little Dresden dolls fit their bouffant
taffeta skirts neatly over a powder
box. The Handicraft Shop offers them
for sale at 81 each.
Small shaded lamps with ivory
standards and lovely taffeta shades
are priced very reasonably at
$3.50 each. These lamps n
are pretty for the desk or
boudoir. a.
These are only a few gift IL
suggestions from tn e HTTSg.A
Handicraft shop. but if-AETIrr&sz%
you will call there your M ! l5eseSS
self, you will find many, Ek--r-r-SSzss
many more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

The editor in charge of the personal
inquiry column opened his seventies
letter with a groan.
Il have lost three husbands" a lady
reader had written. confidentialls-,
and now have the offer of a fourth.
Shall 1 accept him?
The editor dipped his pen in the
ink. This was the last straw.
IF you've lost three husbands" he
wrote, Il should say you are much
too careless to trusted with "a
fourth. Toronto Mail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

old carriages. boats. costumes-every-
thing is perfect-and the detail OF
each scene is wonderfully worked out
The main action is carried ons but at
one side a woman shakes a rug out
the window. or another is doing the
family washing, ct cetera, giving actu-
atty to the picture to a marked de-
gree.
If you haven't seen The Three
Musketeers." don't fail to do so. II
you will pardon the personality. 1
think it is the best picture I have ever
seen, and L have heard many others
express the same opinion.
Next week-at the Isis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

pany. They are very attra ctively en-
cased in cleaning nickel box and
would look nice on the table. These
electric waffle irons do away with
that endless trotting back and forth
from the kitchen to the breakfast ia
BILE, and this is just the reason why so
many wives don't like to cook them.
There are two sizes; one that will
cook two waffles at once, and the
other cooks three. Both sides of the
waffle brown at the same time and
very quickly too.
An electric flatiron is nowadays
necessity, yet there are always a num-
Der of people who need them, includ-
ing the newly-weds. With the Hot
Point Iron, the Topeka Edison Com
pany is giving as a Christmas special
splendid pressing pad covered with
Turkish toweling. Hence two Christ
mas gifts in one.
By using an electric toaster break
fast is simplified-and the toast is
better. There is a vast difference be-
tween hot toast that fairly makes the
butter sizzle, and the, kind that has
been made in the oven and stands
awhile before it can be served.
Among the electric coasters at the
Topeka Edison Company, ] saw one
kind that appealed to me especially
1t is all nickel plated, including the
toast holders, which are reversible
and therefore eliminate the necessity
of turning the toast. A gentle push
on the little black handle and the
trick is done
9th + electrical appliances that
would make ideal Christmas gifts, in
Guiding pretty percoIators in various
sizes. handsome coffee urns. grilIs of
many types, including the Armstrong
Table Stove, which is so complete that
an entire meal may be cooked on it
simultaneously, are shown at the To-
peka Edison Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10
gallopin' dominoes to pass in review.
American Legion Weekly.

gallopin' dominoes to pass in review.
American Legion Weekly.
EVERY WOMAN loves dainty hand
made lngeries-and hence will be in
terested in the beautiful negligees,
combination suits, night gowns and
camisoles displayed on the second
floor of the w. W. Mills Company
Store by Miss Margaret Council.
French embroidered garments,
wash satin and crepe de chine, and
fine nainsook with bands and ap-
pliqued medallions of fine bingham
check materials, offer a wide variety
to the choice of the shopper.
Miss Connelrs entire stock of
samples is for sale during the two
weeks before Christmas and each gar
ment would make a very acceptable
gift.
Besides the exquisite handmade
lingerie, Miss Cornell offers an attrac-
tive line of satin and lace trimmed
garters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

vastly more effective by using a grace
ful fan in a contrasting color.
one of these lovely fans at Pelle-
tiers would be gladly hailed by the
lucky recipient, on Christmas morn
ing.
DO YOU REMEMBER last Christ
mas, how good you felt, when you
met some friend who wished you the
seasons greetings? 1t would be great
il you could see all of your friends
this Christmas. but, of course, you
can't. Some of them don't live here,
and others. as we'll as yourself, will
be busy at home with the family en-
Joying the packages that Santa left in
the stocking.
The next best thing to really see-
ing the friend on Christmas DAY, is to
receive a Christmas Greeting card
from him. 1t lets you know that you
are being remembered This is a very
pleasant feeling.
What about your Christmas greet
ing cards. Have you purchased
them? If not, do not delay longer
I saw one of the best selections of
Christmas cards in town at Jones &
Birch (The good printing shopl yes
terday, and Mr.. Jones told me that
those who wish to have their name
printed on the cards can do so. This
printing will be done so skillfully. as
is all the printing done by this firm,
ludL you CaHiloL zen Il from engraving
without close examination.
These cars are sold in lots OF twenty
five with or without the names put
on them. and the prices are extremely
reasonable.
Wife (enthusiastically)-I saw the
most gorgeous chiffonier today, dear
But, Of course, know we cannot af-
ford
Hubby (resignedly)-W have
they promised to deliver it?-New
York Sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

IT is A fact that femininlty loves
silk lingerie. Often a woman does not
buy it for herself, but cheerfully gives
it to friends and is most delighted
when she receives a silk nightfe, can't
sole or combination suit as a gift.
The sale of attractive silk lingerie
at Warren NJ. Crosby's beginning Tues
day morning and continuing all day
Wednesday providing there Is any left
to be on sale, and at the low prices
there probably won't be) is a great
piece of luck for the Christmas shop
per.
Crepe de chine or wash satin teddies
or combination suits that sell regu-
larly for $3.50 and $3.50. will be spe-
cially priced for the Warren NJ. Crosby
sale at $495.
Beautiful teddies trimmed with fine
lace and French roses, as well as the
tailored styles, regularly priced at
$5.95 and S4.95, will sell Tuesday ana
Wednesday for 1895.
Strictly tailored hemstitched teddies
of nice quality of crepe de chine will
be reduced during the sale from $3.50
to $2.95. Seems almost too good to
be true-but it's so.
Lovely pighties Of crepe de chine,
wash satin and La Jerz are to be re-
duced from $9.S5 to $685. Some
have the Poiret tops and others have
the tiny lace-trimmed sleeves. All OF
these gowns are beautifully trimmed
with French roses, val and shadow
laces. tiny tucks or folds of georgette
crepe.
The tailored gowns, all Of which
have shoulder straps, are reduced for
Tuesday and Wednesday from $3.50
and $685. to $4.95.
The pretty camisoles of satin ana
crepe de chine in trimmed and tailor
ed styles, are to be bought curing the
sale for $1.39 and S1.95.
Tuesday morning should see a
bunch of Christmas lists checked off
at the underwear department OF
The Warren NJ. Crosby Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

The Hayes Flower Shop is making a
Christmas specially of these attractive
baskets. Perhaps you have noticed
some of them in the Hayes window.
The baskets themselves are lovely and
decidedly decorative and the flowers
are pretty and artisticaIly arranged.
After the holidays are over you will
continue to enjoy these CHEEKY little
blossoms, that easily find a place on
the dining table Gin lieu of the late
lamented garden flowers); on the
piano. mantel or living room table.
They are also very nice as Christ
mas gifts.
other gift suggestions offered at
The Hayes Flower Shop are attractive
potteries, candlesticks and large COM
potes of carved wood, decorated in
poIychrome colors, lovely glassware
bowls, vases, unusually pretty place
cards and favors.
OF course, you will find also at The
Hayes Flower Shop, an exceptionally
nice line of cut Flowers-always fresh.
YOU COMPLIMENT your friend in
the gift of a beautiful picture. More
than that, your gift will not go out
of style" but become dearer to the
possessor with each passing year.
. There IS, at The Sullivan Art store,
a very large assortment of MeZZo-
tints, color etchings and prints of the
better art productions, that can be
correctly ana artlStlcally framed
There is also an excellent selection
of framed pictures. attractive photo
graph frames, handsome book-ends of
dull gold with Floretine colorIngs, tall
polychromo candlesticks and an I'M
usually complete assortment of Christ:
mas greeting cards. These cards are
beautifully hand colored in Yuletide
designs and bear the same old greet
ing, expressed in an unusual way.
She-I like your cigarette holder
He-Why, never use one.
Don't be so nse.''-Williams Pur-
pie Cow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

WE ARE, perhaps. more conscious
ly happy on Christmas Day than at
any other time of the year. Happy in
giving to our loved ones, and happy
in the thoughtful remembrances of
others for US.
Music is an expression of happiness
and Christmas music adds much to
the joy and spirit of the day.
I heard, at The Jenkins Music Store,
several records that I wish could be
played in every home Christmas Day.
Silent Night, Holy Night" sung by
Gluck and Rcimers. is a lovely thing
the old, old song is beautiful and the
voices blend charming1y.
The Trinity Choir sings ooh, Little
Town of Bethlehem" and angels
from the Realms of Glory" one On
each side of the same record. Both
selections are religiously beautiful.
Two records of "Cantique de Noel"
one sung by Caruso, the other by Mar
eel Journet, are both wonderful.
At jenkins I also heard player
piano rolls of silent Night, Holy
Night" "Adeste Fideles," christmas
bers. as well as the latest dance hits
including Say 1t With Music Wa
bash Blues" and Tuck Me In My Old
lucky Home"
These records and player piano rolls
would be especially acceptable as
Iii lSLIldS Sl1lSs
In making the home an entertaining
and attractive place the Victrola
works wonders. wouldn't one be 4
delightful surprise for the family
Christmas morning. An order placed
at The Jenkins Music company witt
bring the Victrola to your door just
when you want it, either Christmas
Eve or Christmas morning.
The joys Of a Victrola are not for
the grown-ups only. The children
adore the Bubble Books with their
records of Mother Goose in song.
There is also q Victor record at Jen-
kins that the children will love 1t s
an interesting talk to the children by
Santa Claus himself and has in it all
kinds of animal noises.
The embryo musician will find
hours of pleasure in one of the toy
pianos 1 saw at The Jenkins Music
Store, and the wee housekeeper will
take great pride in such a pretty piece
of furniture for her playhouse.
The pianos are finished in mahog-
any color and are shown at Jenkins
in many sizes, from the tiny upright
of six keys to the pretentious little
grand piano, with a stool to match.
One type OF the toy piano gives the
child a chance to play real tunes by
playing notes written as animal pic
lures that correspond with the pic-
lures on the keyboard.
For the young boys Christmas you
will find several suggestions at Jen-
kins'; little drums, bugles (real in
struments of brightly finished brass
with four stops, on which the bugle
calls can be played. They are only
eighty cents eaeh). all kinds of har-
monicas. some with echo attachments,
and toy flutes.
The young boy loves to make noise,
and If he is given these little instru-
Io ut ~
enjoy the noise, but cultivate a musical
inclination.
Have you notice on the street car,
or streets, that many music students
carry their music loose in their arms
If one of them is a friend of yours,
I'm sure that a good-Iooking musie
roll Il saw several kinds of them very
reasonably priced at Jenkins'), would
be gratefully accepted as a Christmas
gift.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10
THE W H A t

THE W H A t
N o T S h o p on
West Eighth Ave
nue. abounds with
Christ m a S gift
suggestions. AS L
glanced about 1
noticed a partic-
ularly beautiful
pair of Florentine
candleSticks. They
are carved wood
in a tall slender
design, tw st e d
like the Jacobea-l
period furniture,
with a garland of
tiny green leaves
carved in the con-
tinuous S p ir a l
groove. The col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10
GioesLife SsBlood
So His Son May
Attend Glasses

Philadelphia, Dec. 10.-That his six
year-oId son may attend school Ed
win F. Dost is literally giving his LIES
blood
The son, Edwin George Washington
Dost. is suffering from Il strange
malady that prevents his blood from
congealing and physicians are unwil-
ling to vaccinate him for fear he will
bleed to death al the slightest scratch.
Unless he is vaccinated he cannot at
tend school.
In efforts to make the boys blood
normal physicians have transfused
one pint OF his fathers blood into his
veins. The ira nsfusion VIII continue.
the father says. as long as necessary.
Plate dinner Heron Coffee shop To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10
RIBBONS

RIBBONS
for Christ
m 4 s ? o (
c o u r s e :
H a If bows
and sashes
for the wee
misses, lin
gerie rib =
bon Ga bolt
of it makes
a very nice
CHI ri S tnas
g f u f o 7
Z n q nroxfr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

is good looking light fixtures ana
shaded lamps. The Topeka Electric
Company can supply you with both.
saw there the Handel lamps, a
beautiful line of shaded lamps of all
sizes for the dining room. living room
or boudoir. Many of the larger lamps
have shades of frosted glass with band
decorations in soft. lovely colors
There is nice variety of pedestais
including polychrome colorings on dull
brass, bronze in a beautiful simplicity
Flemish brass, and in the smaller
lamps the pedestals are silver bronze
brass and enamel in ivory and colors
Many of the smaller lamps have at
| tractive hand decorated parchment
shades.
A novelty in lighting effects shown
at The Topeka Electric Company that
would be ideal for the hall or stair
way is the japanese lighthouse lamp
1t is a round lantern effect with a
pagoda top, from which hang small.
black silk tassels. and gives a soft
| light thru the decorated parchment
that is very effective.
Peterson, coming in late, hears his
wife move in the bed; so he swiftly
moves to the cradle and begins to
What are you doing there?" asks
Hush" says Peterson, ct am keep
ing baby asleep. 1t woke up an hour
or so ago and 1 have been by it ever
since"
'Indeed!' replies Mrs. Peterson.
That's strange! Baby has been IN
ped with me. '-Karikaturen Chris
tiania).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

Ihere is almost an unlimited asSort-
ment of attractive silk underwear at
Peletier's. The materials are crepe
de chine, wash satin. rnoonglo and silk
Jersey, and the styles are varied, but
all pretty
There is one nightgown of lavender
satin that I'd cheerfulIy recommend as
a Christmas gift to some nice young
wife (from her own husband, of
course)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

c H R I S T NJ A S
SHOPPING at The
Handicraft Shop in
the Orpheum Build
ing is a real pleas
ure. it is a treat to
see so many attrac-
tive and exquisite
things.
1t is difficult to
know what to talk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

- OIIICIs IIHPUILeU I o III
Spain and France, Lovely hand-em-
broidered coIored linen hankies with
drawn threads, the exquisite au-white
MADEIRA embroidery. as well as pretty
effects that are not hand done.
The prices turnout the Pelletier's
handkerchief departm are ve:v rea-
sonable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10
WAFFLES!

" = - - - - -
D o n T you
love them?
T h e n why
not give your
wife. the fam
lily or a good
friend an cleo
trio W a f fl e
iron for Christ
mas?
I saw such
good ones at
the T n e k a
Edison Com =
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for Christmas" Maybe she was
friend of yours, your wife, (not elm
mating the friendly possibilities). sis
ter, or sweetheart
Four beautiful styles in mahogany
sewing cabinets are shown at The VIM.
Connors Furniture Store. They are
the Priscilla" Betty Ross" (both
graceful designs of quaint simplicity.
Martha Washington" Can especially
commodious colonial type) and the
Edith Caver' "a more elaborate de-
sign), all fitted with ample room for
sewing materials and a drawer, or
tray, for thread. needles, ct cetera.
At Connors' 1 saw, too. an attractive
display of gateleg tables and tea
wagons. which as well as the sewing
cabinets, would make excellent
Christmas gifts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

Teacher: If cat in a well climbs
up two feet and falls back one, how
long will it take her to get out2
Son of an Efficiency Expert:
have little or no interest in such Il
cat.-Harper'S Magazine.
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mink and kindred soul would be more
than pleased to add to the charms of
an attractive woman
A fur scarf of selected mink skins,
a beautiful fur coat, or even a becom-
ing choker, would be oh-so gratefully
received on Christmas morning.
You will find a selection of furs at
Peuetier's of beautiful quality and
reasonably priced.
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Better Than the Reverse.

DO you like housework, Bridget?"
said the mistress to her new and
elderly assistant.
''Ofn not lie to We, num- answered
Biddy. "Oi do not; but av the two
prefer homework to the work
house. Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

It is customary to find at a good
stationery shop many styles in attrac-
tive correspondence paper and cards
for feminine use, but besides a beau
tiful assortment of the aforesaid, I
saw at Halls a nice choice of mems
writing paper. One style that is I'M
usually goodlooking is the Club Let
ter Box" The paper and correspon-
dence cards are of the best quality in
a duh steel white finish. Instead of
ribbons. the stationery is held in place
by masculine looking bands.
There is a wonderful assortment of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

I SAW SOMETHING
yesterday that might be
described as being eX-
ceedingly we'll 'lit up"
1t was the store of The
Topeka Electric Com
pany.
There is one thing that
goes far in making Il
home attractive and thai
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

undertakings you have made. ribbon
to tie the Christmas packages. and
ribbon bags, flowers, garters, ribbon
covered shoe-trees. You'll find them
all at Pelletier's ribbon department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-10

T H z r z is a
beautiful assert
ment of lamps at
t h G Emahizer-
Spielman Furni-
t u r g company.
L a m p s for the
p i a n o. reading
chair. bra ry
{ a b I e, desk or
boudoir.
7 h e ar e er
lamps, a number
of which are ex-
reDtioDaIfv po0d