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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
WHY
No Two Persons Can See the
Same Rainbow

Misconceptions concerning the rain
bow are many. according to Prof. w.
J. Humphreys, PHI. d., Of Franklin In
stltute. Philadelphia. Close OBSERVE
lions have shown that not even the
colors are always the same. Neither
Is the band of any color of constant
angular width. nor Is the total breadth
OF the several cOlors uniform. But
perhaps the most interesting feature
which Prof. Humphreys brings out is
the fact that no two persons see the
same rainbow there are as many
rainbows MS there are persons looking
at them, 1t seems.
Theory teaches. and ordinary ex-
perIence shows. according to Prof.
Humphreys. that as the observer re-
mnins stationary or moves, so also.
other things being equal. does his
rainbow. II then, two observers
initinlly close together should move in
opposite directions, each would find
his rainbow responding In the same
sense as his shadow, and presently
the two positions and, therefore. the
Identity of the two bows. would be-
come unquestlonably different, from
which 1t follows that, rs the eyes of
the two observers must always he
separated by II greater or less distance,
their bows must also he correspond
lngly separated and dIfferent--differ-
ent In the sense that they have differ
eDt positions and are produced by diff
ferent rnindrops. In short, since the
rainbow is Il special distribution of
colors (produced in IL particular wny
with reference TO definite point-the
eye of the observer-and rs no single
distribution (other than uniform and
lniinlte) can be the same for two
separate points, It follows that two OBJ
servers can not see the same rainbow.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
NEW YEARS EGGS.

The Persians still exchange presents
Of eggs At New Years just as we do
at Easter. But the rest Of US now do
our giving Of presents at Christmas
parties. though we may give to each
other on January I. In Scotland and
England everybody calls on everybody
else New Years day, and drinks punch.
Here in America calling has gone out
Of style. but If we do nothing more.
we at least shout Happy New Year
to everybody we meet on New Years
msrning. When we shout that, we
mean good luck to them for all the new
year through.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
HUSBANDS STORY WILL
AMAZE MEEkER

He says: "Adler-i-ka helped my wife
for gas on the stOach and sour stom-
ach in TWENTY MINUTES. 1t works
beyond greatest expectations" Adler
i-ka acts on BOTH upper and lower
bowel removing foul matter which pois
oncd stomach. Bring out all gases
and sour, decaying food. EXCEL
LENT for chronic constipation. Guards
against appendicitis. Adler-i-ka re-
moves matter you never thought was
in your system and which may have
been poisoning you for months.
AkEEKER PHARMACY - -
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
Why camphor Growth Is important

Experimental camphor groves which
have been planted in Floridn are ex-
pectcd to attain commercial impOr-
lance within few years. These
groves, together with the synthetic
camphor now being manufactured in
the United States. are expected to
make the United States the leading
producer Of natural and synthetic
calnphor, and to render it independ-
ent of the former sources of supply
In China. Japan and Formosa.-Iour-
nal OF Industrial and Engineering
Chemistry.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
PUMPKIN PIE.

+. Stew the pumpkin and rub through
a colander. Beat the yolks OF four
eggs light; add cupful Of sugar and
beat until you have quart Of the
stewed pumpkin. Pour in a quart of
milk, . teaspoonful Of nutmeg, and Gin
namon. Fold On the stiffened whites
Of four eggs. Line q deep pie plate
with puff paste. then fill with the
pumpkin and bake in 4 moderate ovep
TIL done.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
Why Brides Wear Wells.

Because IL was the Anglo-Saxon
custom to perform the nuptial cere-
mony under square piece Of cloth
held Al euch corner by a tall man,
the object heing to hide the brides
bushes. From hiding both bride and
bridegroom the custom changed and
the bride onlyswas shielded from the
inquisitive gaze. and the veil was sub
stituted for the cloth.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
-Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
the Mothers FayOrite

The soothing and healing properties
of Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy its
pleasant taste and prompt and effect
ual cures have made it n favoritc with
people everywhere. 1t Is especially
priced by mothers of young children
for colds, Group and whooping cough,
as 1t always affords quick relief and
is free from opium and other harmful
drugs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
Why Physician. Use sIan.

Because the letter "R" represents the
Latin word recipe" the imperative of
which means take" and the little
dart Originally n thunderbolD Is the
symbol of JOve or the Latin god Jupi-
ter, which invests the writer with au-
thurity. The sign, therefore, means,
by my authority, take this" but
properly translated is, by Jupiter,
take this"
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SHORT LIFE IS LONG.

Az the castoonists have 1t, q year
comes In A. a baby and 1856 days later
dies as an old man. How fortunate it
10 that the human comes In as hu
man and not Ms q year
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
When You Are Cns.ipate,l

To insure a healthy action of the
bowels and correct disorders Of the
liver, take two of Chamberlain's Tab
lets Immediately after supper. They
will not only cause gentle movement
of the bowels, without unpleasant eff
fects. hut Danish that dull. stupid feel
ing, that often accompanies constipa-
ton.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
Catarrh

Catarrh is a local disease, greatly
influenced by constitutional con-
ditions. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a Tonic and Blood
Purifier. By cleansing the blood and
building up the System, HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Ma
ture to do its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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How Machine Tie. Bundles.

A new electric machine securely hes
all bundles which are placed on It's
table. The machine is marvel OF
ingenuity and may always he relied
;,u,on to tie strong square knot. upon
the completion Of which the cord is
c,,t and the bundle thrown on to one
side
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
Mrs. Laura NJ Hoyt Recommends
Chamberlain's Tablets

I have frequently used Chamber
lnIn's Tablets, during the past three
years, and have found them splendid
for headache and bilious attacks. am
only too pleased. at any time, to speak
n word in praise of them" writes Mrs
Laura NJ Hoyt, Rockport. N Y.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31
Got Her Good Health Out Of . Bottle

Mrs Edward Raifsnider, Wabash,
Ind. says that she owes her good health
to Chnmberlain's Tablets. She suffered
from distress after eating and constipa-
ton and was completely cured by the
use of these tablets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

II pays to worry about conditions in
E'.rnpc. In that 1t takes vorr mind Oft
Of Things at home.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

c. .stmas is approaching, and faith
>: ,rn do almost anything now with.
cut Icing ballcd out.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

law can I get into .he movies 2
arts Il correspondent Buy u ticket ard
walk right in.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

DIR. J. r. Riddle. spcclaiist IN dis
Glasses fitted. Gienwood Springs. tt
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Ola uear-new llear

MED uear. Nsv usar.
~ nat Do pos bsin9'
Q6sr bag might hold
AaS,hiuql
Old ussr. Old pssr.
vaat vtll pos do
9th all the hops
That I QAps sosI
1tsrs . . uonsui
OAsu vou nest
Like tuo travellers
On one street..
Old ussr. Nsv ussr.
IL The sky.
Out vasrs the u;nds
And ghosts % b..
Old Gear. Old ps.r
Uhat do you SAP.
Hsstiag the NsU on
The Milky Uag1
ueu took FROM me
Like 4 thisj.
Lrkspur joy and
juniper grief.
Dat you lsAps ne
One briah, hour.
Glad like SUI on
A crimson HoUse
This Is mine
essrnAllp.
Vou mAp not
Take il from mel
NeO ueAr. Nsu ue4r.
Uhat do pou
Hear a you pass him
In The blus7
Old Dear. Old Qsar,
Udsrs do you 90.
Out on that path
Men do not knop1
Ioulse oRlscoLl. I. v. q. rs.sa
.G No.
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Doesn't it make yon cross to run
across Il man who won't contribute to
tIir Red Cross?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

There used to he men who were
nfin'd of nothing but now we have
traffic officers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

You can contract cold at any sea
son. Check and cure It by using
;TREHLKE'S BROMO-FEBRIN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

Don't go around with chip on your
shcnld,r II you want people r. slap
you IN your back.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

Consult Bruce Baker d. v. NJ. for
BlackIeg Aggressin. Kansas Method.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-31

BROMO- FEBRIN will cIre your
cold. Try It. At STRHLKE's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

Second division in the great offensive
of the summer of 1913.
In August, 1918, the necessity for
greater efficiency in the movement of
troops and supplies to the front be-
came apparent, and General Hartford
was recalled from the front and put in
charge of the service of supply.
This service Of supply was probably
the largest business undertaking that
was ever conducted by one man in the
history of the race. With hundreds of
thousands of men pouring into France
each month, and with millions already
there, it was the duty of the service
of supply to dock and unload all YES
sells and transport their contents of
arms, munitions, food, clothing, camp
and hospital equipment and every
thing else needed at the front and do
it with absolute certainty and in a
perfect frenzy of haste.
Upon his return to the United States
at the conclusion of the war, General
Harbord was commissioned a major
general in the regular army and again
assigned to command the Second
division, with headquarters at Camp
Travis, Texas. When General PERISH
ing was named chief of staff, Hartford,
his right hand man during the war,
was named as his assistant.
Harbords long list of honors in
cludes the distin guished service medal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

What home owner can find much
comfort from his home if there is
garage next door to him with motor
cars continually crowding his curb
and their sirens disturbing his rest?
How can he enjoy his home if stores
grow up about it and he is placed in
a semi-business district? How can he
keep from protesting when a huge
apartment appears close to the side
of his home and shuts away light from
one entire side of his home? What
can he do If some factory with noise
and odors emitting comes into his
neighborhood?
Infringement upln home owners
rights can be prevented.
Plan to Protect Homes.
There is a very definite way to pro-
tect the home owner in cities, a way
that is supported by a city zoning law
passed by the 1921 session OF the leg
islature, and about to be taken adj
vantage of by the city planning board.
Zoning of Topeka is to do away with
further haphazard building that has
not contributed to the city's attrac-
tiveness or satisfactory growth.
When zones are outlined, as they
are to be before many months by the
city planning commission under the
advice of a city planning expert, there
will be at least five districts clearly
defined which will control the future
growth of the city and protect the
property values of those who own
their homes. The probable districts
will be:
Residence or one family home dis
trict.
Apartment district.
Light or unobjectionable factory dis
| trict.
/ Heavy OF nuisance factory, district
Commercial or business district.
zoning Is merely the regulation OF
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reau of insular affairs in Washington,
Harbord served twelve years in the
Philippines. having a part in the or
ganization of the island constabulary
and pacification of turbulent ele-
ments. During this time lie held the
temporary rank of colonel. On his
return to the United States, in 1914,
he was assigned to the First Cavalry
at the Preside of Montery. Calf. and
again assumed his regular rank of
captain. Following service on the
Mexican border. Captain Harbord was
ordered to the War college at Wash
ington where he remained until the
spring Of 1917 when the United
States entered the war.
Captain Hartford had been made a
major in December, 1914, and upon the
selection of General Pershtng as COM
mander-in-chief of the American ex-
peditionary forces. Major Hartford was
promoted on May Is, 1917. to the rank
of lieutenant colonel, and was desig-
mated by him as chief of staff. He
sailed for France with General PERISH
ing on May %, 1917, and was thus in
strumental in the organization of the
American forces.
Because of his service in first stop
ping the German onslaught, he was
made a major general in the national
army and assigned to command the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
BY MILDRED REED.


CHANGING down the attractive resi-
dence streets of Topeka we are stirred
with admiration for our city and its
homes. Topeka is indeed . 'city of
homes" The per cent of home own
ers In Topeka is as large, probably
larger, than in other cities of its size.
Home owners are doing much to con-
tribute to the beauty of the city.
What is the city doing for the home
owners?
The city Is allowing the home own
ers' property to be placed at q risk
of depreciating in value
After encouraging the citizen to
build his home, to maintain 1t prop
erly, to keep his lawn neat and trim
and his general premises pleasing to
the public. the city is indifferent as
to whether the home owners property
interest is protected.
AS a recent city planning authority
expressed it, the home owner may
awake some morning to realize that
almost any kind of commercial enter
prise is about to locate next to his
property line, from an iron foundry
to an eyebrow plucking parlor." II
such invasions are made in a resi-
the home property would depreciate
in value markedly.
To Stabilize Values.
Any investor in a home should
| have the assurance that If he builds
or buys a home in a certain district
nothing but detached onefamily
homes should ever be allowed in thai
| district. Then his home value will be
stabilized and he will be more sure Of
/ his investment.
Not only from the real estate poin
OF view is the protection desirable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
Maj. Gen. James G.. Hartford
Grew to Manhood Here.
Member of Agricultural Board
Writes Sketch of His Life.
GRADUATED FROM K. S. A. c.
Came Into Prominence as Com
mander of Marine Brigade.
Advanced to Rank of Major
General in Thirty Years.

Maj. Gen. James G. Hartford,
recently appointed assistant chief of
staff of the United States army under
General Pershing, is a Kansas man.
He grew to manhood in this state. abb
sorbed the Kansas spirit and gradu-
ated from the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college.
In honor of Major General Harbord,
the Kansas State Historical society has
just published q sketch of his life
written by I. D. Graham, formerly of
the K. S. A. c. faculty and now special
of agriculture.
Entered Army in 1889.
This sketch relates how Hartford
entered the army in 1889 as a buck
private and advanced to his present
rank in a period of thirty years; rec
ord which is said to have rarely been
equalled.
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the size and character of buildings
that shall be built in certain parts of
the city, so that the city shall grow in
harmonious rather than a haphazard
fashion.
Encroachments ON Homes.
Accompanying sketches are made
from photographs taken in Topeka
residence districts. They Illustrate
three encroachments upon Topeka
homes. In one case small businesses
have invaded a residence section and
produced what is termed by city plan
ners as dead area or a district not
desirable for either residence or BUSH
ness. In another instance a gasoline
filling station has spoiled the at
Effectiveness and lowered the value of
a nice home. Gasoline distributing
tanks, trucks and other motor cars
filling station. leaving few quiet
moments of the day for the residents
next door to the station.
The state is soon to spend thousands
of dollars remodeling the old gov
ernor's place to serve again as the ex-
ecutive residence, but probably no ex-
penditure of much money can remove
from across the street from the man
sion the day and night garage, one of
the busiest motor car stations in the
city.
Weary governors who may dwell in
the mansion in the future will find
| little quietude in the hours when they
"fain would rest"
! Satisfaction Of home owners over
protection of their property will be an
important result of coming. In addi-
ton, real estate values will be stabi
ICED. and in consequence the general
city valuation will increase. Zoning
will cost comparatively little but WA.
add many times its cost in value to the
home districts as well as to the beauty
of our city of homes"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
RUSH FOR AUTO TAGS
Auto License Division Is Busiest Office
in State House.

The busiest office in the state house
just now is that of E. A. Cornell, chief
of the automobile license division of
the secretary of states department.
Sixty women typists and clerks are at
work entering applications for licenses
under the new law which became
operative July 1.
Approximately $4,000 applications
have been received SO far. OF this
number about 10000 have been
handled The rush is expected to con-
tinue until September 1. There is
much additional work this year both
for county treaSurers and the state
officers because of the graduated
license scale. Consequently the applf-
cations are not being handled quite
as expeditiously as in former years.
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Hartford came into prominence as
commander of the marine brigade
which first stopped the Germans at
Chateau Thierry in June. 1918, when
their capture of Paris seemed assured.
Previously he had been chief of staff
to General Pershing, a position he re-
linqufshed at his own request to as
sumo active command. Later, in Au-
gust, 1913, General Hartford was re-
called from the front with orders to
organize and conduct the service of
supply. Perhaps his most signal serv-
ice during the war was in this connec-
ton.
Born in Illinois.
Hartford was born in Bloomington,
Ill, March 81, 1866. At the age of
years his parents took him to Mis-
souri,. In 1879 he moved with his
parents to Lyon county, Kansas. He
entered the Kansas State Agricultural
college in 1882 and graduated in 1886
For one year he was assistant principal
of the schools in Leon, Butler county,
Kansas. Then he returned to his
Alma Mater as assistant in one of the
departments. where he remained until
January, 1883, when he resigned 20
enlist in the regular army.
He came to the college as a green
country boy, but with a bright intel
lect and an abur dance of boyish
spirit" Graham writes. "He did not
work hard at study because it was un-
necessary for him to do so, but he did
work hard at play and, in the games
of boyhood and youth, he went in to
win.
He was never a prodigy. He was
Just clean, wholesome, likeable
American boy, endowed with an alert
| mind, a retentive memory, q fair
share Of courage and a remarkably
! level head. In that broad democracy
which meets the lowly with the same
consideration given to the mighty,
which welcomes adversely with the
| joy of conquest, meets emergency as
an ordinary event and makes of sue
cess habit, General Harbord is typi-
cal of Kansas, the state which is his
| home"
Commissioned in 1891.
General Harbord's army experience
reads like a romance. Following his
enlistment as a private in January,
| 1889, he rapidly advanced thru the
non-commissioned ranks until in De-
cember, 1890, he was made quarter
master sergeant of the fourth infan-
| try, then at Fort Sherman, Idaho.
Recommended by his colonel for a
| commission as second lieutenant
Harbord was successful in his exami-
nations and was commissioned July
81, 1891.
As second lieutenant, Hartford was
| occupied with military routine in
various posts, including duty as a stu
dent in the Infantry and Cavalry
school at Fort Leavenworth in 1895
On the outbreak of the Spanish
| American war he was promoted to
| first lieutenant. He served with the
army of occupation in Cuba for
twenty-five months under Maj. Gen
Leonard Wood. In this time he won
his promotion as captain.
| Served in Philippines.
After brief office duty IN the bu-
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To Do Away With Haphazard Building

Just across The street
from theGovr1or's
dlace"which the state
is planting to remodel.
isd dy and night
garage which is a
distinct de1ractiorl
from the value and
appearance of%0W-
ernor'o Square:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

a rnbe1ire Of business
with TriSzte property Ia
dresideuce scc{1o4I Of
Topeka, showr1 at fhe
Left above.
IN The picture al he
rlSht IS shown The en-
cLSachment Of aSasoline
fuGnS station 81 an
attractive residerHe
property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

Omitted States). commander, Legion
of Honor (France), knight COM
inander, st. Michael and st. George
(Great Britain), Croix de Guerre with
two palms (France), and the honorary
degree of doctor of laws conferred by
his Alma Mater, the Kansas State
Agricultural college
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SEVEN SENTENCE sEFMoNs.

Real character is not outward conduct,
Int quality of thinking-Henry Wood.
Let thy discontents be thy secrets
BENJAMIN Franklin.
Time flies suns rise, and shadows fall.
Let It go by lo!-love is forever over all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

Then are they glad because they be
ouiet; so He bringeth them unto their de-
sired haven-Psalms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

Think not so much OF what thou has not,
as what thou hast; but OF the things which
thou hast, select the best, and then reflect
how eagerly they would have been sought
II thou had'st them not.-Afarcus Aurelius.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

Not what a man has or what happens to
crowns, nor titles; but the things that
are in him and shining thru himIhis
thoughts. motives, springs OF action these
constitute the man.-D. J. Burrell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

Wouldst thou sc forth to bless,
Be sure OF thine own grounds;
Fix well thy center first,
Then draw thy circles round.
Trench
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the Topeka high school, who has done
SO much toward applying art to the
practical life of the average citizen
is taking a summer course at the
Chicago Art Institute.