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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

Miss Frances Jones will have as her
dinner guests this evening Mr.. and
Mrs A. J. Carruth. jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Morris Milan, Miss Mildred Reed, Mr..
Vernon Bundy ana Mr.. Charles L.
Mitchell.
Mrs. Kenneth Lewis will entertain
guests at two tables of bridge next
Thursday afternoon at her home, 1881
Grove avenue The party win be given
in honor Of Miss Ruth johnson, who is
the guest of Mrs. Lewis's sister, Miss
Mary Rodgers.
Miss Barbara farrell, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank FARRELL, lately had
a narrow escape from drowning in
Lake Champlain, where she Is coun-
cillor in a girls camp. Miss farrell,
who is an expert swimmer, was giving
an exhibition of high diving for one OF
the classes when her foot slipped just
as she made the spring, and her back
was so badly wrenched that she faint
ed in midair. Unconscious when she
struck the water, she sank twice be-
fore her companions realized that she
was having trouble. AS she was going
down the third time, two other girls
rescued her. Advice to her parents is
that she is incased in adhesive plaster
on account of her sprained back, but
otherwise is all right.
Miss farrell will be home early in
September and attend Washburn col
lege this year as a Junior. She has
been two years in Virginia college,
Roanoke, Va.
A table has been reserved for din
ner at the Country club this evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Pierce, Mr..
and Mrs. James S. Hayes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Don Pierce, DR.. and Mrs. Milton
Miller Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph O'Niel,
Mrs. Frank Burrow, and Mr.. Hugh
mcfarland.
Mrs. Frank Durant will be hostess
to her bridge club next Wednesday
afternoon at her home, 1851 Mulvane
street.
The Alpha Phi sorority will have a
meeting Monday evening at the home
OF Miss Katherine Bauerline, Ala Ty-
Ter street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fullerton an
nounce the birth of baby boy yester-
day at the Fullerton home. s26 Polk
street. A name has not yet been Sc
ieeted for the baby
Miss Hazel Risteen, who will leave
Wednesday to make her home in New
York City. will be the guest of honor
at a dinner TO be given this evening
at Pelletier's Tea room. Covers will
be placed for Miss Risteen, Mr. and
Mrs c.. c. Chambers. Miss Ruth Ed.
wards, Miss Mary Aten, Miss PatricC
McCollom, Mr.. J. 7. Gray Mr.. Harry
March, Mr.. A. j. Kuli and Mr.. JohT
Du Mars.
y X y
The piano students of Mrs. W. A
5arshbarger. assisted by Mrs. Donald
Greenland. will give a recital at the
Y. W. c. A. Friday morning at 9:45.
- 4 y
The Social Service club will have al
all~day meeting wednesday at tn
home Of Mrs c. B. Campbell, 1913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

clocks. for which we were paying
$3.50 last winter. on sale regularly
(brand new Fall stock, Nofs course) for
$4.95 at PeIletier's.
According to the latest Paris and
New York fashion notes it is much
more appropriate to wear a short
skirt than q long one. The proper
length is between ten and twelve
inches from the floor.
For afternoon and evening wear the
skirts will be given the effect of
length by panels. trains, trailing Cir
dies and cascades while the founda-
ton skirts are short.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

FOR STEAK
roasting, school
and all kinds
Of o u t d o o +
wear the Shak-
\ e r S w e a { e r
hCoats are just
1.-THE thing;
Il The Warren
4 NJ. Crosby com
/ pany has a very
n i c e lin e of
tjtheee sweaters
"a n q really
they would be
just r ig h t to
slip on these
cool evenings.
Girls who are
interested in
school athletics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

IT'S r A. H E R ex-
traordinary to be able to
secure something delight
full, luxurious and benefit
ciai for fifteen cents. but
truly, you can. It's a
package of Amami Sham
moo Powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

saw some very pretty gen.
uine fox chokers and boas
in black, brown, Lucille
and Poiret dyes: The
prices range from $19 to
$39-just half as much as
they were last year-and
they are beauties too
Some Of the chokers are
of genuine brown nIarten.
undyed; and of black dyed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

Thot for Me-" "Mello-CeI1o'' and
Legend" (both beautiful waltzes).
and "Al For You" and "Moonbeams. -
All of these records and any size
victrola you want are on sale at The
Jenkins Music Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

most adorable evening or dinner
dress. 1t is in patterns of the follow
ing coiors: Jade and silver, all black
Mohawk ian Indian red), Pill-box Ia
beautiful Yellow and tangerine.
The Roshonara crepe with black
patterns and stripes of Angora will
make stunning Fall dresses. and is
easily adapted to the tailored lines,
of which the redingote and coat styles
are very good
In the all wood materials the Pru-
nella cloth at Pelletier's is. exception
ally good looking. It stays pressed
wonderfully and the striped patterns
would be very good for pleated skirts
and dresses. The black and white is
stunning in the Prunella cloth.
The new wool plaids are in now
and are not only very attractive but
very reasonable in price.
Isn't it a relief to find silk hose OF
a. good dependable quality. in a nice
weight, for $2.5O? Hadn't you seen
them? They are the La France hose
at Pelletier's-and are made In all the
leading shades.
was surprised too to find good
looking silk stockings with pretty lace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The VIOLA Beauty Shop
IS offering a brand new line
of wigs andN costumes for
fancy dress parties. All of
this. festive apparel is fresh
and new and in itself is an
inspiration for no end of jol-
lifications. 1t is human ma
ture to love to dress uD'-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
He was Pleasant After That.

Perkins During neighborly qnarreD
by Jove. if you don't stop trying to
make me angry. III buy my wife a
new hat, and then you'll have to buy
one for yoursi"-Passing Show Lon-
don).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
LAYNIEN RETREAT AT ST. MARY.
one Hundred Men in Attendance al
Catholic School.

The third of the laymen's retreats
held at st. Mary's college, st. Marys,
this summer, began this morning at 8
o'clock, and will continue until Mon
day evening. About one hundred men
are in attendance. The fourth and
last retreat of the summer will be held
at the college August 81 to %, inclu-
sive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

"Shall I go over the top?" asked
the laxative barber, posing his
shears.
Yes, as soon as your gas attack is
over" answered the weary customer.
The American Legion Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

It is certainly very gratifying to
order things, know they are going to
be just right. and best of all get them
right on time.
That is the case when you order
Printing from Jones & Birch. They
are Past Masters in the gentle art of
both printing and business. Each has
a little hobby of his own. Now maybe
you think that 1 am abiding to the
fishing of Jones and the, Birch brand
of golf. You bit that time. for real
ly am not. Mr.. Jonesag real hobby is
printing, and Mr.. Birch has a decided
tendency toward printing. They both
are hipped on getting the orders out
on time.
So much for the promotion of the
common welfare-in the same words,
if You want printing, and they want
to do it-Why not get together ?
Sounds reasonable" You say, and so
it is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
Not Guilty

Traveler-"Your son just threw q
stone at me-"
Irishman--''Did he hit your
Traveler-sNo."
Irishman-"Well. then it wasn't my
boy.'-Mugwump.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

Hobbs Batteries-Sold by Fichtner
at All jackson St.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

TO THE men. bless m.
Now you might as well con-
fess that you're very fond of
dress. When your hat feels
out of date, leave it at the
alley gate-for you won't
wear it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

to select one of these garments now.
They are every bit wool and in beau
tifup coIors-maroon, beaver brown,
Kelly (Which is green, of course) and
mocha brown. In case you are won
dering about the price. which is al
ways a feature we can't entirely over
look, they are only 1886.
These sweater coats are beginning
to sell already at Warren NJ. Crosby's,
so don't wait. until the colors and sizes
have been picked over before you do
your shopping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
Danger Ahead.

Teacher: Johnny. if you don't be-
have I'll have to send note to your
father.
Johnny: You'd better not. Mas as
jealous as cat.
American Legion weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

A new sheer
material that is a
reproduction o f
the old fashioned
Brocatelle is silk
J velvet brocade on
silk oil g and
would make the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

THE NEW blouses
at the W. w. Mills
Company shop are
very / n t e r e S t ing.
There are stunning
ones OF heavy silk
crepes and of georg-
ettecrepein beautiful
~colOrs, embroidered
and beaded, as we'll
as tailored styles
w / t h w e G
tucks, and tiny /
pleated ruff +
files. T.
o n e strik-
1 n g ! Y ski
g o o d % I.
l o o king 49,
blouse of NFt
- L !. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The old straw hat is looking rusty
and its ribbons getting dusty. A tip
from me is due perhaps@just go to
Felix and see the caps. They're ali
price is just $3.50-then you will
wear it!
A convict in the Kansas peniten-
tiary has asked the governor for a
pardon on, the plea that he fears he
will corrupt his fellow inmates. He
finds. he says. from what the others
say, that he is the only guilty man
behind the bars.-New York Morning
Telegraph. a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

the kiddies do it daily, and the grown
ups are tickled to death If they have
a chance to play in 'make-believes' -
The Viola Beauty Shop also con-
tinues to make special of Real Rain
Water ShampooS and cleverly de-
signed and manufactured hair in
puffs, curls and bobbed effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

what is this proposed reciprocity
with Canada %
81 believe they agree not to arrest
our bootleggers- "-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

seams on all these furs are well stayed
so that they will not rip easily.
L stopped at the dress goods de-
partmentsat Pelletier's. The new ma,
terials are so beautiful just had to
look AROUND bit, and saw the love-
lest things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

a beautiful shade of Lavender. The
edges are p:coted in silk and Nthe
beautiful French knot embroidery and
dainty hemstitching make these little
garments quite Irresistible.
A flesh colored nightie of moonglo
is gathered daintily across the bodice
into a tucked and hemstitched band,
tie Frenchy looking bite silk flowers.
saw quite the (pardon mel sweet
est vests and Knockers to match sof
flesh, orchid and pink Kayser silk
with the drop stitch stripes.
The plain hemstitched step-ins have
white georgette castings at the wide
knee. thru which a blue satin ribbon
is run. There are vests to match.
The teddies of flesh color moonglo
have the somewhat tailored style en-
HANGED by tiny tucks ana silk feather
stitching.
The lingerie at the W. w Mills
store is very lovely-and you when
joy seeing it, SO give yourself a treat.
Oh. yesi\ I almost forgot
AINNA to tell you, that in this same
Ls1 IN department you will find ex-
ny quisitely made linen hand
kerchiefs in beautiful colofs.
All these pretty things. remember.
are at the W. W. Mills Company
store.
Getting a Good Word in Early.
Sunday-School Teacher: Nancy, why
must we be kind to the poor2
Nancy: Please, teacher. because in
these days any OF them might become
rich--Bulletin (Sydney).
THERE Is one thing that relieves
the drudgery of laundering and press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
Getting a Good Word in Early.

THERE is one thing that relieves
the drudgery Of laundering and press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

While strolling down the street a
woman saw her next door .neighbor's
child hanging interestedly over the
edge of fish pond. Now the child
was small, and the water four feet
deep. The woman ran to the child,
plucked her from danger, took her
home. told the mother of the fright
she had had. and the mother calmly
replied, But Who was watching over
the little one?" At this the rescuer
became a little indignant and replied,
He does of course, but He expects a
little cooperation from you"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

A wedding of more than local in
terest is that Of Miss Helen Frances
Driver to Capt. Samuel Gibson Stewart
OF the United States army.
The marriage took place August 10,
in. the Little Church Around the Cor
ner in New York City.
Arrangements for the wedding were
made by Mr.. Frank w. Crowninshield,
editor of Vanity Fair, who gave the
bride in marriage.
Capt. Oliver Haynes. who has many
Topeka friends, was Captain Stewards
best man.
Guests at the wedding included no
tables from the literary circles Of New
York, where Mrs. Stewart has made
many friends.
Mrs. Stewart is an unusually attrac-
tive and talented young woman. She
was n member of the editorial staff
OF "Th0 Nations Business" national
organ for the United States Chambers
of Commerce. From this paper she
went to the staff of ASIA" and later
became assistant editor of Vogue"
Captain Stewart is the youngest son
of the late DR.. S. G. Stewart and Mrs.
Stewart, and is a brother of DR.. r. B.
Stewart and DR.. James G.. Stewart Of
Topeka.
He attended the first officers train
ing school at Camp Funston. and was
selected for especial training in the
school of artillery. He served over
seas until the end of the war, after
which he was stationed at Camp Fun
ston. At present he is an artillery
instructor in the reserve officers train
ing school at the University of Illinois.
Captain Stewart has a pleasing per-
sonality, a host of friends and re-
nowned ability as an athlete.
Captain and Mrs. Stewart will make
their home in Urbana, Ill.
4 x 4
A subscription dance was given last
night by the Song Shop orchestra at
Kellam's Hall.
Those who danced were:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

Against Their Principles
First Egg-"Let's speak to those
girls in the corner"
Second Egg" 'Sno use; they are
telephone girls"
First Egg-"What OF it %
Second Egg-"They won't answer"
Pitt Panther
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

IF THERE is one thing that can
completely mar an otherwise good
looking costume, It Is shabby shoes.
Really there is no excuse for them,
when they can be quickly and clever
/ ly repaired at the Evans Rapid Re-
pair Shop.
In spending money the chief con-
| sideration should be to do it wisely.
There is real economy in proIonging
the life of a good pair OF shoes.
The children with their games are
pretty trying to the best of shoe
leather. Mothers. aren't there q few
pairs that need residing, new toes or a
few timely stitches to make them neat
and durable for school wear2 It's al
most school time and you want your
youngster as well shod as the next
one, so you'd better look those little
shoes over, and take the ones that
need some fixing to the Evans Rapid
Repair Shop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20


THERE IS FAR MORE than just
amusement in a Victor record of good
music. I'll admit that think
amusement is quite excuse enough
for the manufacture and sale of these
popular black disks. but really when
you consider 1t they do perform a very
valuable function.
If you are tagged and pep1ezs after
a strenuous day. stretch out in an easy
chair. play a few good jazzy tunes on
the Victrola and you have found just
what you need-relaxation.
Or, IL you have guests that don't
exactly mix and things are a bit
stupid those poppy new tunes VIII
liven things up and relieve the strained
situation Really a victrola and good
new records should always be included
in the list of Hints to Help the
Anxious Hostess"
Here are some very good Victor rec
or1s: Listening" and I'm Somebody's
Baby" 81 Like IT. and Just Keep q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20

The piano students of Mrs W. A
Harshbarger. assisted by Mrs. Donald
Greenland. will give a recital at the
Y. W. c. A. Friday morning at 9:45.
- 4 \
The Social Service club will have an
all day meeting Wednesday at the
home Of Mrs c. B. Campbell, 1887
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-02-11
CIRCUIT COURT
Is GRINDING
LAWRENCE COUNTY REGULAR
TERM OPENED LAST MONDAY
BY JUDGE CISCO.

The Lawrence Circuit Court was
a. y. Cisco. who instructed the grand
jury and organized the court. The
Judges mother in law died at his
home at Grayson and he left for that
place Monday afternoon. The body
was taken to West Liberty for burial.
The bar unanimously elected attor-
ney G. w. Castle TO serve as special
Judge and he is expediting the bust
ness. l25 cases were disposed of the
first day
The 4OS indictments made AT the last
court for failure to secure license tags
for dogs brought a large crowd to
court the tirst day or two. The fact
developed that a considerable number
Of these parties had paid the tax some
within the time fixed by law. and 9TH
'lS Dclur" the indictments were made
y test case is to be made of the latter
class and Will be taken 10 the Appellate
Court Some cases in which service
WAS not obtained were continued -
cases were tried and a tine of $40 in
each cas-" was inflicted
CommOnwealth's Attorney John NJ
Waugh Is on the job.
II" jufi,7s are made up as follows:
Grand Jury:-F. r Frecse, foreman.
Theodore kinner, A. j. Parker. Ham
Bradley, Jack Bryant, Garfield Adams.
CObc Sparks PaytOn Blackburn. Zach
Beiiomy, NJ. G.. Berry John Morris
Line Moore,
Petit Jury:-.T y Walter. WinNe!d
Ninson, j. }. Mcclure, b. II. Roberts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-02-11
TrienniaI Oil Report
For Kentucky

The NEWS is in receipt OF a Tr!-
ennial Report gotten out by +. +.
I,oomis, Secretary of Kentucky OH
Mems Association, which is very in
teresting, from the fact that 1t shows
the production In Kentucky. for the
years io1s-I9l9- 1920 He says that
figures were not available however
preor to April l 1918. Therefore he
only shows nine months Of that year
which shows total of S,444, 620,4S bar
rels OF oil produced in the state for the
eight months which sold for SS.9O6,-
422.S3, while 1919 shows a total pro-
.s-nction of 9,226,472.49 barrels which
sold for $24 ,459,Ol6.74, but the banner
year was 1920 from the real point Ot
interest While II was about six hun
dred seventy thousand barrels short
OF 1919 in the number Of barrels. II
makes up for il in dollars and cents.
The total amount OF money received
frg ~ the production of oil In 1920 was
$3G,b56241.53. " -:
In this reT Lawrence county plays
her part, y, April 1917, this county
produced 5.924.76 barrels which sold
for $lh, ,402. 90 During the nine mouths
OF 1918 Lawrence county produced
53,O6O.S2 barrels which sold for the
sum of $l37.g5S.00. In 1919 the county
produced 94.592.4J barrels Of oil which
sold for $260,0240O, while in 1920 she
produced 217,675.54 barrels which sold
for $SS0,45144
All the oil producing counties of III"
Big Sandy show a good gain
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-02-11
WEST viRGINIAN is
CHOICE FOR COMMISSIONER

Washington, February 4.--If Scna-
tors Howard Sutherland and Davis FL
kins of West Virginia. will present the
nam" Of a man of undoubled ability
and unquestioncd integrity, President
elect Warren G. Harding will be strong
ly Inclined to appoint him to be United
States Commissioner of Internal Rcvc-
nue. ii is said.
The man that Senator Rlkins has in
mind. and who. in his opinion, meas
ures up to the presidential appraise-
mcnt, is former Governor A. h. White.
Of Parkersburg It is well understood
by Republican party leaders that Sen
ator Elkins is exceedingly desirous of
obtaining n desirable berth for the for
mer Governor and it Is said that Sen
ator Sutherland has indicated that he
will Join his colleague in urging the
appointment.
The obstacle to carrying out this pro-
gram is that Governor White insists
upon being named to the COllectOrship
of Internal Revenue for West Virginia
50 OF Parkcrsburg, are rival leaders
and rival aspirants for this place and
the contest has developed into Il bitter
faCtional quarrel. Should the former
permit his name to be presented for
the higher Office both West Nirginians
will land and fractional dispute will
have been avoided. the leaders say.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-02-11
All Records for ..
Corn Crop Broken

Washington, February 5.--Nineteen
hundred and twenty was the greatest
corn year in the history of the country
according to the records of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Besides grow
ing record crop of 1892 367 900 bush
els, the farmers established a new rec
ord for average yield an acre, with
800 bushels, the second time in history
that the COuntrys average yield went
past 80 bushels ..
The area planted to corn last year
was l04. Col 900 acres which was small
cr than the area planted in eight other
years heretofore, and l.400,0 600 acres
smaller than the area which produced
the previous record crop of 3,124, ,746, 900
bushels in 1912. Last years crop was
the third TO exceed 5000, ,00O. 900 bush
els. -... ..t ... .
iowa, the country's greatest corn
producing state. made an average of 46
bushels to the acre for the first time in
its history. The highest average acre
yield of any state was that of Yer
mont. with Al bushels. Maine in 1919
had the highest average acre yield
with 60 bushels. . In the 10 years pre-
vious to that year the highest average
New England States. Connecticut had
highest yield in six of the ten years
Massachusetts in two, New Hampshire
In one and Vermont and Massachusetts
tying in one -. ..".t ~g
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-02-11
THE REVIVAL AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

The revival services at the Baptist
church will close on Friday night,
On Friday afternoon at two O'Clock
DR.. II. II. Holbrook, Andrew See and
l.. f. Wellman will be installed as Dea-
cons Of the church, This is very i'm
pressve service and the public is most
cordially invited TO he present Rev.
DR.. Reeves will preach a special ser
mon for this occasion and the charge
to the new officers will be given by
the pastor, DR.. Charles Fox Anderson.
a number of candidates have been
received for baptism and the ordinance
will be administered after the sermon
on next Sunday night. DR.. Reeves and
the song leader, Mr.. Carter, are doing
faithful service and large Congrega-
tiOns are attending the meeting.
DIR. Anderson will fill his pulpit at
both morning and night services next
Sunday. Everybody is heartily invited
TO attend these services. .....