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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05
r. R. BUSINESS LOOKING UP.

The railroad situation appears to be
improving all along the line. The
wage bill Of the railroads amounted to
$1,457,O10.151 during the first six
months this year or 54.44 per cent of
their gross operating revenues, accord
ing to tabulations made from statistics
just compiled by the interstate com
merce commission. This compares
with $1,7O7,77O,S98 or 62.29 per cent
during the corresponding period last
year. The total net operating income
of the railroads during the first half of
this year was $174.O62.167.
For the first time in a year the
railroads now report reduction in the
number of bad order freight cars
says the Railway Age. "This is shown
by the semi-monthly report compiled
by the car service division of the
American Railway association for the
period ending September l, when the
number of cars needing repairs was
374,087. or 1872 per cent of the total,
as compared with 1876 per cent, or
3s2, 440. on August Is. OF the box
cars the percentage needing repairs
on September 1 was 17.s per cent, as
compared with 1872 per cent on Aug
ust 15. There was also a reduction in
| the number of bad order coal cars
The recent increase in the volume of
| traffic handled, particularly grain, has
| made it necessary to put more cars in
service while giving the carriers some
increase in revenue with which to do
so. and the reduction in wages which
went into effect on July / has also in
creased the ability of the roads to in
crease their repair forces. The bad
order car situation, says the Age, is
not one to brag about particularly, for
the decrease in cars needing repairs in
two weeks was less than the decrease
in serviceable surplus cars in one
week. but the fact that an improve
ment is being shown at last is a source
OF satisfaction. For the week ending
| September 8 there were 237,972 sur
plus cars in serviceable condition.
For the first seven months of 1921,
for which the interstate commerce
! commission has reported the railroad
earnings and expenses, the railroads
expended S737,O0O,00O for mainte-
nance OF equipment, which was SILL
100000 less than they had expended
on this account in the corresponding
period of 1920. For the same period
there was reduction of $113,000,00O
in expenditures for maintenance OF
way. Part Of the reduction in ex-
penses represents real economy, it is
pointed out, and part represents the
lessened volume of business, but the
extent to which the railroads have
\ been obliged to curtail and even defer
maintenance work is indicated by the
fact that the reductions made in these
accounts amount to more than the
$21S,o00,00o net operating income
J which the roads had for sever
months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05
THE INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE

THE INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE.
tinguished character have been held
to consider different phases of the la
Dor question but the one on unemploy-
ment in session at Washington at the
call of the president probably is the
most notable of its kind ever held.
Representative men and women from
practically all afields of modern life
have been summoned to join their
judgments and experiences in a COM
mon effort to find some solution or
palliative of the conditions of unenn-
pIoyment that now exist or may be re
peated in the future.
While the exact position collectively
of the bread winners of the country
is matter of uncertainty, in view of
the extra ordinarily large number of in
dividuaIs rendering service during the
war period, that it is extremely serious
admits of no doubt. The national in
dustrial conference board, in its third
, national unemployment survey recent
ly completed, disclosed that American
industry is employing 20 TO rs per cent
fewer persons than in July, 1920,
which marked the crest OF an unusual
period of Industrial activity.
Extensive readjustments of an eco
nomic nature such as the country has
been going thru require a definite time
period for their completion and it is a
question what measures Of immediate
effectiveness could be brought forth
from a general conference, no matter
how, representative in its complexion
or sincerely devoted to a common
cause.
Much of the existing unemployment
is due to disagreements regarding
wages and working conditions. No
conference can devise plan, by which
an idle man can be induced to go to
work on terms which he regards as IN
satisfactory. Necessity alone will do
this.
No conference can work out a plan
by which employers of labor can be in4
duced to furnish jobs to the idle on
terms not profitable to themselves.
There is enough work waiting to be
done in this country to afford employ
ment to every idle person. All that is
needed to set the wheels of industry
in motion is agreement upon terms.
1t is improbable that a conference
such as is in session at Washington can
bring about such agreement.
There are, however. says the Iron
Trade Review, a number of funda-
mental conditions of business that are
demanding revision, which clearly are
retarding Improvement and conse-
quently are aggravating and prolong-
ing unemployment. Outstanding
among these are the present excessive
freight rates. Improperly distributed
taxes are another. If the conference
considering the sources of unemploy-
ment can bring forth these facts. defi-
nitely, and can impress the country
with the seriousness of the situation
and it's effect upon the fortunes. of the
average individual. it undoubtedly will
have contributed a constructive influ-
ence toward bringing about a proper
remedy.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05

It was not so long ago that about
the only persons who wore rubber
heels were hospital attendants and old
ladies who wore comfort slippers"
But for a number of years the Ameri-
can population, particularly the male
portion, has been experime nting with
rubber heels with the result, It is said,
that sweeping tide of popularity has
set in that has led the shoe manufac-
turers to put rubber heels on the shoes
as they are made. 1t is reported rub
Der heels have recently acquired so
widespread a vogue that approximate
" three-quarters Of the mems shoes
now being made are equipped with
rubber heels before they leave the fac
tory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05
Questions-Answers

O. What was the hardest fought battle
of the Civil War; II. J. I.
A. The Battle of GettysburE-July IT,
1S6l-was probably the most holly contest
ed BATTLE of the Civil War.
Q. How long did it take Noah to build
the Ark
A. There are no actual data as to the time
it took Noah to build the Ark. but Profess
sor James Orr. editor-in-chief of the In
terna tional Bible Encyclopedia, estimat,
the time at 120 years.
q. Can you tell me the size of the lar.--
est gold nuggets found in California? s.
Il. S.
A. The National Museum says that.
cording to its records. the largest Cal
fornia gold nugget was found in the MouU-
mental Claim in Sierra county and weighed
1888 troy ounces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
By LEIR PAPE-

NV cuzin Artie came Ground yes
tidday and we both started to feel
hungry at the same time, me calling
up stairs to ma, Hay ma, can me and
Artie have those apples on the side
bord?
I Suppose so, sed ma. Meening yes,
And I sed to Artie, She says we can.
Herray, CRATE news, sed Artie. And
me and him went back in the dining
room and looked at the apples, one be-
ing a exter big one and one being a
exter small one not looking eny re-
lation, me thinking, Well. its only Do-
lite to ask Artie to take one ferst and
if he takes the biggest one he amt very
refined.
And 1 sed to him, Go ahead. Artie.
take one Sounding as if I dident give
a darn witch one he took, and he kepp
on looking at them a vile. saying. NO,
you take one ferst, you live heer ana
YOU awt to have the ferst choose.
WITCH one do you wunt? he sed, and L
sed, Eny one, either one. Thinking, @,
the big pig. he thinks III take the
little one out of politeness and then he
can take the big one and look as II 1t
was a axsident. And 1 thaWt, Like
fun. like heck. saying. No, go ahed,
you're company, go ahed and take one.
l don't care witch one you take, Id Jest
as leef have one as the other. WITCH
one do YOU wunt? I sed.
HoIey smoaks, wat do I care witch
one l get, go aned ana take the DlB
one, that will show how mulch 1 care,
sed Artie.
Well I tell you lets watts do. sed,
! Jest to show you Id jest as leef have
| one as the other lets cut them in half
and each take half Of each. Wat do
Won say2 I sed.
That suits me all rite. enything suits
me, G. I don't care wich one get, I'm
| immaterial, sed Artie.
/ Being wat we did Proving wen
people get too polite it starts to look
| sYsSnjcfOus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05

the home of a retired minister of
the Christian church, and for the time
being we are safely guarded from sin
and iniaulty am not supeFstitious.
I never believed in haunts or witches.
I doubt that any animate thing can
lay a spell or cast curse But it will
suit me just as well if other black cats
do not cross our trail. I do not care
to put my theories further to the
test at this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05

The wisdom of the Republican SEN
ate in refusing to pass the Fordney
tariff bill was shown in the results Of
two recent congressional elections.
Republicans were elected in both in
stances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05

1t is reported that importers are
rushing foreign goods to America in
anticipation of the enactment of a
protective tariff law. But there does
not seem to be any cause for haste.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05

II a cloth is placed over a basin Of fresh
Iy-made starch there viii be no skin on
the top. as is the case when it is left to
cool uncovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-05

have related the detail of our
trouble at Tuscola. I did not mention
the fact that just before we reached
Tuscola a black cat crossed the road
ahead of us. At the time I attached
no significance to the incident. Black
cats had never worried me. Just be-
fore it began to rain on Friday an
other black cat crossed the road.
Yesterday, coming into Camp Point,
third black cat put his curse upon us.
Half mile out of Camp Point we
stuck in the mud A truck came
along and hitched on to us. Adelaide
stepped on the gas and the Blue SwaI-
low leaped out of its wallow as the
truck stopped dead in its tracks. We
shall have to have a new radiator and
we must wait until it comes from St
Louis Meanwhile, we are living in
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-01

4 for the ensuing year: James John-
son. W. NJ; A. B. Hinz, 5. W.; d.
! o. Van Wrinkle, j. w. G. C. Mason,
treasurer; J. A. Roland, secretary;
James Blackwell, trustee for three
years; NJ. S. Allen, trustee for two
wears. The appointive officers were
Guy Apperle, S. D.; II. d. Mars, j.
D.; e. E. Howell S. s.; Cecil De-
Sasaux, }. s; Clint Reeves, tyler;
w. Wilson was the installing Off
Ger.
Mrs. H. Thompson and daughters
of Oakland, Cal, spent Christmas
with relatives and friends in this
city.
Rev. Mr.. Clark, who resides some
five miles out from town was in
the city day before yesterday on
business.
Morris Allan and Mrs. Allen OF
Roscburg are visiting at the par
entail home in jefferson. Mr.. AL
len is a railroad engineer.
For the past two or three days
there have passed through town
several show wagons of the circus
type.
Rev Mr.. Scott, a Scottish evan
geIist is hold special meetings at
the Evangelical church of this town
under the direction of the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Hornshuch, who arrived
from Portland day before yester-
day where with his family he visit
ed relatives. Mr.. Scott is said to be
an earnest speaker and good is an
tiicpated as a result of the serv-
ices. Mr.. Scott arrived yesterday
Ed Smith reports that the quota
for this place, $500, for the child
sufferers, has been overpaid with
some pledges yet unpaid. Mr..
Smith is chairman of the fund com
mittee.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f, LIE and 9TH
ers of Albany visited for Christmas
at the f, E. Looney farm home.
Kenneth Wall, a teacher in the
Lebanon schools, is home in Jeffer-
son for the holidays. The Jeffer-
sonian is doing WELL it is said, in
the strawberry town.
Miss Boiler, who taught in the
schools of this city for two years,
was a visitor during the present
week, She is now teaching in Sa-
lem.
Mr.. and Mrs G. M. Booth of Sa-
lem were visitors of late at the
Bryan residence in jefferson.
State Commander Sherwood of
the Maccabees is expected here
next Wednesday night when the
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Jefferson

jefferson, Or, Jan. 1.-Mr, See
hale was in Portland the first of
the week.
, Miss Iris Powell is spending her
vacation in Salem.
Service at the Catholic church on
Sunday morning at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Mary Meeker had this week
as visitors from out of town her
sister and brother-in-law.
Il. S. Stultz, who is at the head
of the Jacksonville schools, has
been visiting in jefferson, where
he formerly taught at educational
headquarters in this neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Hale were in
Salem for Christmas,
At the regular meeting of the
Eastern star lodge here this week
the following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing term;
Worthy matron, Mrs. Mary De-
Lasuax; worthy patron, Guy APP
perle; associate matron, Mrs. rae
smith; conductoress, Mrs Mary
Mason: associate conductress, Mrs.
Maude Farlow; secretary, f. e.
Howell; treasurer, Mrs. II. D. Mars.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Scott had
as visitors over Christmas Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. j, Adams of Eugene.
Mr.. and Mrs. T A. Ward of
Waldport, or, have been visitors of
jefferson of late.
Miss Shields, a former teacher
in the jefferson schools, is here
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Grilley, of
the Cherry city, are visiting here
for the winter at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Law.
Miss Gladys Overhalser, VINO re-
Gently lived here and moved to Eu-
gene, was married to Leonard Toll
man on Christmas,
The Masonic order here this
week elected the following officers
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-01
Brooks

Brooks, Or, Jan. 1.-Lucile AS
pinwall, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierre Aspinwall, is reported very
sick with pneumonia.
The f. X. Moison family Will
have a reunion at their home here
today and it is expected that many
members Of the family will be pres
ent.
Mrs. ID. C Naylor has returned to
her home in Brooks after staying
in Geryais for some time to assist
her sister who met with the mis-
fortune to dislocdte her collar bone
recently
A great deal Of sickness is re-
ported in this vicinity just now
Among the recent cases of pneumo-
mia reported is a daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Stergis.
Mrs Elliott Savage has been vis-
iting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Walter l.. Fuller.
Miss 1helma Blanton and Miss
Ethel Harris will return to Eugene
tomorrow to resume their studies
in the high school there, after hav-
ing spent the holiday vacation with
their parents here.
Postmaster and Mrs. Carye have
returned from Portland where they
went to spend Christmas and visit
a few days with their daughter
Mrs. Otto Sampson.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-01
Gervais

Gervais, Or, Jan. 1.-THE regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Her.
mosa CLUB was held Thursday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs IL d.
Henning A pleasant afternoon was
spent in music and dancing. After
exchanging Christmas gifts a lunch
con was served by the hostess and
her mother. The next regular meet
ing of the club will be held some
time during the month of January
at the home Of J, V. Keppinger.
These meetings afford much amuse
inent for the people Of Gervais and
are becoming very popular here.
Miss Mertie Mendenhall of Ger
vais was married on Wednesday of
this week to Alvin Kostenliorder
Of Salem. The ceremony was per-
formed at Salem and they will re-
side in that city where the groom
is employed
John H. Cutsforth has been suf-
fering from a peculiar sickness for
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-01
Woodburn Briefs

Wo6dhurn. or. Jan. l.--ttearlhe
of the accidental death OF hef nus,
bands aunt who was struck Chris'
mas day al Modford by taXlcaD'
shortened the visit Of Mrs. M. L.
Miller who was staying az the nome
of her mother, Mrs. Lizzie IlVey,
Mrs. Miller expected to remain all
the week with her mother, but re-
turned TO Portland Monday when
abe received word OF the accident.
An old fashioned watch party
was held in the Presbyterian
church here last evening and a
pIeasant time was had. Several
young people from Geryais attend
ed the party.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. c. Mills were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Fergu-
son at Salem on Christmas day.
MIR. Mlls returned Monday and
Mrs Mills went to Silverton to visit
with Mrs. Dan Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Courtney
returned the fore part of the week
after Christmas visit with the lat
ter's parents at Lafayette.
Judge and Mrs. George G, Hing
ham were Christmas guests at the
home OF their daughter, Mrs. Keith
Powell, and husband.
Superintendent w, j. Mishler,
Mrs. Maude Mochel and Miss
Madge Scollard have returned from
Portland where they attended the
State Teachers institute which ad-
journed last evening.
Postmaster II, L. Gulss and FAM
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Maccabees will install officers and
initiate a candidate.
Mrs. Monroe Nye was a Mon
mouth visitor for Christmas.
VIII Moses will open a real es-
tate office in the Henry building in
Portland in the near future, ac-
cording to reports. He has recent
ly returned from a visit at Gervais.
a committee has been formed to
investigate the lighting situation or
this community which has been.
putting it very mildly. bad of late,
Residents have been compelled to
retire early in the evening on ac-
count of not being able to read or
see properly to get about the house,
according to some reports. In fact
some have said that they thought
piece of orange skin hanging in
place of the electric lights in the
homes would GO as much good in
Illuminating the rooms as the pres
ent light, while others have sug-
gested substituting red apples.
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North Howell

North Howell, Or, Jan. Mrs.
Alice Willis. who has been teach
ing school at Tatooch Island,
Wash, and spent her vacation here
has returned to resume work. She
will return to North Howell after
closing her school in May. Mrs.
willis has taught in the Washing
ton school for two years.
Miss Eva Stevens. who is attend
ing school in Salem, has been
spending her vacation here with
her parents. She will return TO
Salem tomorrow,
Mrs. c, a. Sawyer has returned
from visit with relatives at Eddy
vile,
Tuesday was MIR. and Mrs. Ra-
leigh Dunn's Sourth wedding ami
versary and they had as guests to
help celebrate the occasion Mr.. and
Mrs. w IL, Baughman and little
daughter.
The Misses Amy. Mabel and Clara
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several days. While not very i'll
he has been annoyed very much by
hiccoughs. He is still confined t.
his home.
People from all parts of the cour
try are looking toward the Will
lamette valley with a view of 10.
eating here. Frequently some citi-
zen of Gervais receives inquiry
about conditonsi here. A. r. Sieg-
mund is in receipt of a letter from
a man who has farm land in the
Twin Rails irrigation district stat
ing that he would like to trade his
place for one in the valley.
Mrs. j. j. Schieble left Thursday
for Oakland, California, where she
will spend some time visiting at
the home OF her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Hening went
to Lodi, Cal, few days ago in re-
sponse to a telegram announcing
the death of Mr.. Henning's father.
They returned to Gervais Thursday
evening.
A. r. and L. K. Siegmund were
visitors i'll Salem ire 4 business way
Tuesday.
Miss Juanita Gleason, who is en-
ployed in the First National bank
of Grants Pass, was visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Glea-
son. Miss Gleason expects to va
cate her position in Grants Pass
about the first of next month to
accept a position as secretary to
DR.. Legion with headquarters in
Portland.
e e. Russell of Portland is fill
ing a vacancy in the S. p. depot
here while the regular agent is vis-
iting in California. Mr. Russell is
accompanied by his wife and daugh
ter who are stopping at the Depot
hotel
Ira L. Vincent and family stop
ped in Gervais a few days ago
while on their way to Portland
from Wren, Benton county, and
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G., j, Moisan.
William Bowley of Portland is
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Blair Funeral
To Be Held Next

Hubbard, Or, Jan. 1.-The re-
mains of Nixon Blair, who died al
Kansas City, Mo-, Tuesday morn
ing, are expected to reach here to-
day and the funeral will be held
in Hubbard. Mrs. Blair, who has
been visiting in the east with her
husband, is expected to arrive with
the body. Mr.. Blair had been IN
poor health for some time. He
spent several months at Rockaway
Beach before going east and his
health seemed to improve there
He made the trip east hoping to
benefit his health. Besides his wife
the deceased is survived by three
daughters and one son.
Miss Rona,da Johnson of Port
land has been visiting Miss Ruth
Calvert few days this week.
j. E. Langdon received the sad
news Wednesday of the death of
aunt, Mrs. VIII Pedrick, at the hos
pital in Oakland, California.
William Riemer, who has been
attending school at CASTOR, is home
this week spending his vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Riemer, of the White school dis
trict.