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The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Dickson performed the experiment
himself Chlorine gas. which Is
heavier than air, was used extensively
during the World war.
The woodworking classes have
handed in their theme. THE Manu-
facture of Screen" Friday, December
8. This theme is the third paper the
instructor. Albert Winter, has called
for this term The papers are two
pages in length and give a clear idea
of the manufacturing process
A petition is being circulated
among the boys in Miss Calverts trig-
onometry cla-s asking that q college
algebra class be held next term.
The school authorities have can
celled this class because college al
zebra was a college subject and de-
sired by comparatively few high school
students. TIE teacher was needed
for subjects which have larger en-
rollment-
Twenty-six students were enrolled
in Miss Stewards algebra Nv class last
year and thirty the year before. This
shows that the subject is much de-
sired by certain students. Most of the
pupils desiring it are boys who in
tend to take engineering in college.
Students of the art department find
it hard to see on dark days. The
shades, which were mad for the
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
ESSAY CONTEST BY THE LEGION
Cash Prize or $3.50 For First Place
Offered In National Event.

The essay of Frances c. Gritten Of
Courtland. kan. will. be entered in a
national competition in essay writing
by school children. being carried on
by the American Legion. The topic
for the essays is How the American
Iegiod Can Best Serve the Nation"
and more than $4,000 school children,
representing every state In the union
are entered in the contest.
The essays of the winners m state
ooI3+asts will be entered in the na-
tionaI contest. and will be judged ny
]. j. TigerI, United states comnis-
sioner of education; E. E. Brown, for-
mer United States commissioner OF
education, and S. S. Mcclure, masa-
cash prizes of $3.50, for first place.
$500 for second place, and $3.50 Tor
third place. are offered by the legion
to the winners, but the money mus
be applied on the securing OF an edu-
cation at some recognized college OF
university.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
SURVEYING r. |. DOUBLE TRACK


+. T. Beckett. district engineer for
the Rock Island, with headquarters
in El Reno. Okla, when on a business
visit to Topeka this week, announces
that the surveys on the project OF
double tracking the Rock Island lines
between Bishop and Paxico are pro-
ceedfng satisfactorily
There no assurance. however.
that tks work OF double tracking the
stretch in question will comUience In
the near future, Mr.. Beckett said
There has been no final decision
on the matter, as yet" he said
Mr.. Becs.ett stated that the physical
condition of the Rock Island lines
generally had never been better than
tits at the present time.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
- G. G.. W.. BUYS ROLLING STOCK
Spends q, eco 600 for Box Cars and
Engfness

Chicago. III, Dec. 9.-An expendi-
ture of S1.200,o0 for new equipment
had just been made by the Chicago
Great Western railroad according to
announcement by $. NJ elton. presi-
dent. The purchase includes 500. box
cars and several heavy type locomo-
tives-
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
GOOD RAILROAD WEATHER
NO storms Have Seriously Inferfered
with Train Operation.

Win IKzAIu OEIeFtlIOH'
The cold snap which has struck the
middle west is pretty good railroad
weather, according to the report OF
officials and train performance gem
orally in the past twenty-four hours
There have been no storms in this
area which have seriously interfered
with train operation, tho seyvice has
been slightly hampered by the tenn
perature.
No snow has been reported to the
general offices OF the Santa Fe here.
from any point in Kansas. \ A slight
fail in Denver and Pueblo was re-
ported
Fog blankets Illinois and some of
the territory east of the MISSISSIPPI
river, but over the remainder of the
system clear. cold weather is reported
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
|||Hl4pL-IGHI1IIZsA GHIIIs

The Missouri Pacific has awarded
to Joseph z Nelson. & Sons, Chicago.
a contract for the erection Of a one
story brick boiler house, Al feet by
SO feet. at CGffeyv1lle-
The Rock Island has issued inquiries
for a total of 1 900 pieces of new roll
ing stock-250 refrigerator cars, ESQ
ballast cars, ESQ fiat cars and ESQ
closed an order for soc box cars and
500 gondola cars
Employees Of the Santa Fe represent
the class of people most devoted to
radio, according to the current issue
of radio Voice." which reports
homemade receiving sets in the pos
session OF santa Fe employees In Texas,
Kansas. Iowa and Colorado.
George E. German and Miss Ger
trude PARCELS. OF Topeka, are given
honorable mention in the current is
sue of the Santa Fs magazine among
the employees OF the system who Sc
cured new business for the road thra
their efforts. outside their regular line
three passengers to use the Santa Ee
lines in going 10 California
ON November IS the average price
Of twenty representative railroad
stocks was $64-5S, as against $66-S7 a
week previous. and $5S.S7 on the same
date in 1Sz1. On the same date. the
average prise of twenty representative
railway bonds was $84.44 as against
SSs-2g November 81, and $S1.94 on No
veEnber IS. 1921.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
Big BUSINESS IN OCTOBER
Santa Fe Revenue Freight Exceeded
n October, 1921, Record

The total number of carloads of all
kinds of revenue freight loaded on AL
santa Fe lines during october, 1922,
was 173.g5s compared with 145. .2O3
during the same month of the preced-
ing year. an increase of 2S.045 cars.
or 1S.7 per cent The figures are as
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

lights Of the studio, interfere with the
| Iight. The students are forced ta
gather under one light in order to
i see their work.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The Eastern Star lodge will be en-
tertained this evening by an illustrated
lecture on Travels in Europe" by
Miss Ethel NJ. AIdrich, history teacher
in Topeka high school Miss Aldrich
has travelled to Europe many times
and spent last summer visiting the
Holy Land and southern Europe
Miss Aldrich has collected many
pictures in her tr-vels, and has had a
series of lantern slides reproduced
from these.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Current events are given every
Monday morni-.g by members of Mrs.
Lutte Embleton's advisory group. Mrs.
Embleton appoints certain members
for this work. On Monday, Decem-
ber II, Evelyn Culvertson, Robert
CIary and Ray weese were appointed
ITO give the talks. If any member
fails to have the current events on
time, he is required to give two the
next day.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The exp -iments performed this
week were the most dangerous of the
term, according to James Dickson,
chemistry instructor. The expert
ments were with chlorine gas. which
is extremely harmful As the stu
dents were not capable of executing
the experiments with safety, Mr..
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Journalism students of Kansas uni
versity are conducting a news service
for high schools over the state. Cards
are sent to the editors of the high
school papers which contain brief
items prepared as a class exercise by
student reporters in the journalism
department at the university. These
news items concern former students
of the various high schools to which
the items are sent.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

A short business meeting of the
sub-freshman and freshman classes
was held Thursday, December z, in
the high school auditorium. The pur-
pose to determine the plans for a
stunt to be presented by this class a.
the a1l-schooI party December 15.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Notebooks were due Wednesday in
Miss Maude Bishops first hour his
tory " class. Miss Bishop said that
up-to-date would be considered doing
failing work and would receive
pink card.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The Washburn College Athletic as
sociation invited all of Topeka high
schools football letter men, both first
and second teams. to its annual foot
ball dinner, Thursday night at Pelle-
tiers tea room. Thirty-eight boys
were given tickets.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The Delta and Epsilon Phi Kappa's.
fourth and fifth hour debating
classes, Lid discussion last Monday
on the treatment of cheaters in school
work. All agreed that cheating was
one of the Apparently insurmountabIe
difficulties. The fact was brought up
| that in colleges student found copy
ing in a final forfeited the whole
term credit in that subject. This was
considered too harsh for high school
students; the class decided that an
offender should be given a severe
test again.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Pupils in -diss McElroy's botany ]
classes are studying stem structure OF
the living plants as well as micro
scopic drawings.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

A Catalogue Containing miniature
paintings of the collection on display
in the Memorial building was pre-
sented to Ifldred Bunker for having
given the best OIL report on the
paintings. These catalogues, sold
while the collection was here. contain
miniature reproductions Of the paint
ings, with portraits of the artists and
notes concerning the paintings and
the artists.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The Delta Phi Kappa had as its
second, debate the question, Resolved,
That the Protective Tariff Should Be
Abolished. The affirmative was up
held by Wilma SeyboId and Truman
Orr. The negative was upheld by
Milburn Deevers, Lawrence Patterson
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Reports on the older. boys confer
ence were given at the Hi-Y meet
ing Monday, December 4. Those max
ing reports were: Jack Brewster
Ralph Martin, John Carter. Edwin
Parker. BaIfour Jeffrey and Donald
Myers.
Three hundred and thirty tickets
were sold and thirty-eight compli-
mentary tickets were given out for the
Football Festival held under the aus
pices of the Hf-Y Tuesday. November
20.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The first hoU.- Spanish 1 class under
Mrs Short has been having a con-
test this week Sentences which have
been prepared before class. are writ
ten on the board. The number of mis-
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The mechanical drawing classes are
making castings, shafts and plans for
houses. The work and plans are being
carved thru on the shafts and castings
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

A1tho a third series of geometric
members of Miss Anne Montieth' s
geometry III class made them volun-
tarily. Those receiving the extra
credit for this work are: Maurine
Grant, David Swearingen, Rachel
Rolfe and Howard Browning. The
figures are of cardboard and wood and
are excellently constructed.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Both Miss Fowler and Miss Robert
son are permitting the students o.
their groups to give an entertainment
the last day before the Christina
holidays.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Daily grammar tests have been
given in the fifth hour Spanish "
class. this week The Questions are
taken from exercises out of the text.
II a pupil makes a grade lower than
an A or a B, Mrs. Short has him re-
turn after school for a make up test
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Preparation for a history test over
the terms work is being made in
Mr. Mosser's history classes
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Twenty T. H S boys attended the
Y NJ c. A. older Boys Conference
at Manhattan Friday, Saturday and
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

National Education Week" fur
nished the material used for clas
discussion in Phi Kappa, the frs
three days of the week. The mem
bers of the class discussed question
pertaining to school, government an,
civic matters.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Tryouts for the senior play, Fifty
Fifty" will be held soon. The DELAY
in receiving the books made it neces-
sary to POSTPONE the tryouts for sew
eral days. The play will be presented
by the January '22 class has five
masculine and five feminine parts.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Students are now making out theil
programs for next term. This is done
early so If changes are required there
Will be no confusion at the beginning
of next term.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

- Domestic science II classes made
pies this week. The pies were made
with one or two crusts.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Shorthand II classes last week wrote
in shorthand on the board what Miss
McCauley, the instructor. dictated to
them.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Miss Kerr's English V class have
Just started Macbeth The students
are reading it aloud in class, trying to
read the lines as they would be spok-
en- on the stage. The students find
this difficult but interesting.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

According to A. n. winters, ma
/ teriaI for $50 baseball bats for the
grade schools and play grounds hSFe
arrived. The material is white ash.
Work upon them will start immedi-
ately, according to the latest plans of
Mr.. Winters.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

= Pauline Bergen. from Leon, Kan
sas, is a new girl in Topeka high
school.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The physics classes have had labora
torytory work all week to enable the
pupils to complete the laboratory
work for the term.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

In honor of the National Educa-
tional week, which was the week of
December 2-9, the public speaking
class devoted two days to talks on
education. Some of the topics that
were discussed We're: Duties of a
Citizen. The Teachers as Nation Build
ers, Rural School-Clty Schools, IL
Hteracy as a Blot on Our Nation and
the Necessity of Schools
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Miss Laura EN,ing's Virgil class has
been divided into three groups with
Mary Stitt, Mildred Boliuger and
Charles Elliott as captains. They are
planning to nut on several stunts at
the all-schoo1 party, December 15
Each group intends to have a thirty
minute period of entertainment.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

ing invalid cookery this week The
girls learn the foods which are good
for invalids, and how to prepare them.
The-girls also learn how to prepare
attractive trays
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The Art classes are finishing their
outlines and rules for designing and
art. They have finished note book
covers, and the finished outlines will
be put into these covers. The Art II
classes are finishing their gesso pic
ture frames
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The first of the third series of de-
bates of the Delta Phi Kappa was
given Thursday, December z. The
question was: Resolved, That the
Woman's Suffrage Amendment Should
Be Abolished. The affirmative was
upheld by Bill Suit, Katherine Peter
son and James Howard. The negative
side was composed of Ralph Fisher,
Betty Kellett and Arthur Burton. The
1egative side won by two to one
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The English " class in room 3O4
are planning to have Christmas pro-
grams. Each class chose a commit
tee to arrange for the stunts Miss
Jones allows this plan to be followed
IN eacn OF her classes every year. 4
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

T. H. s. Agnes has been attending
the Marion high school, Marion, Kan
sas. She is enrolled in Miss Will
sons third hour music class and is
classified as a sub-freshman.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Miss Minnie Stewart spent her
Thanksgiving yacEtion with friends in
Abilene. Miss Stewart taught in the
high school at Abilene before coming
to Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

Each student in Miss~Austin's Eng
Iish class responds to roll call with
a quotation taken from the "Mer-
chant of Venice" Miss Austin does
not leave the work entirely to her
class but when her time comes also
responds with a quotation taken from
some other Shakespearian play.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

The sales talks in salesrnanship arc
now being given Evelyn Carlson
gave a talk on baking powder, Rob
ert Carr sold a Ford sedan. Eldon
Covert talked on the. Fordson tractor.
and Mildred Pjorkman sold Royal
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09

An interesting paper was found with
the exchanges that came to the To-
peka High School World Monday. The
paper was from Heldrege, Nebraska.
1t was printed in magazine form and
the entire contents were typewritten
and then multigraphed 1t is well
edited and contains many interesting
features.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-20
ASSERTS ENGLAND
NEEDS SHIPS MORE
THAN AIR FORCES
Doubts Ability of Aircraft
to Supply Island With
Food.
WILL MAKE AERIAL.
ATTACK INEFFECTIVE
Member Of House of Lords
Says Naval Policy Is
Unchanged.
tHy Associated rrcssl


I,>,,,.. &c.
N"S ne question o'
the aircraft menace and tho huilJi,y
~ tho two capIt,I abi,e va,c,to,
J.,
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''H "''h I"lt"n IN IN" iipuSo "f Lords
hr III" Marquis or l.iniI,hrow
Why. no asked sbo,i,,
ma, s,,.r.r,.c,.
"'' ""u'h XIV"
nv "'''!S"fent that obtained II
In" military advantages belonging IA
command nt Tho 4,,p uo ,h
ABILITY o., nt,c,,,
., '"''' any "p-
''''""'" I"'h''y "t IN" food sup
piles needed by britain. or 10 pro,.c,
hcr limos a.,
,inub,., ne, 80
"'"'"'"f"pHihS or
'"S ar ''"h" "onld be able
!" n"ntraliz" tho capital ship. agains,
which = s,rcafn of "In,.r.s,.a
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LORI Leo rort.d 'n., ',.,.
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,ccd win ,hcso r.,,i,,I .,i,.
dcod auy ,uodinr,,in,,
s,ruc'toral d,slpu, ,,,icn ,,
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rrn"f AgnIns, Al, A,,,,L
-, is IA. ,icw ~ IN. s5,nI,,,,,
and rs military ady!scr... hc add.J
'fnr'iacd ana based on Tho rYncr,
cncc ~ ~" War and by a lonr Series
u apartments. that :, liz no.s,blc
hp'h constructiouaily aud financially
t. hnId capital ships which shall he
reasonably proof against any known
or iik'iy methods ~ attack. Tho nee
t'S"rN designs Tor that purpose al
i''HF nav, deem worked out and ap-
i''F'H anu arc ready Tor the use OF
"'''H''-
'H'se two canl'al ships arc
WIN 4.ori Ice concluded
- hnanHon IN" one
,"''!"'H ana !a!I TO thlrd
$50. ~, 20 'he hted
r,,,t :" .n' moS' Vital
wn,,id o"on s"n'E e
Irro,rn,,f,L. "nh
pIcsrns. he' ""e"'
Britannia s,lll ru,,e N. ,,- ,,ouy,
N. r,.. No, III,
n,cnt From I'M. I, ann.ar, ia,
Tho British navy iS hs,,n, np,,o
ped IN regard 10 aircrs,, M, ~,
.: any othc. power
supply New pilot. nj once
The number Of arh.Inr st,c-,r
available for the navy can he .r-
handed a, Tho hr,e,a., ro..-, -
pilots supn!Ied
Important now ,vprs ~ machines
for the u~c Of Tho navy shor,Iv I'll,
be adopted
"Devclopmen, OF m. naval r.,,c 81
flying" said an orcisI NJ ~. A.
hinlttry. has been greater in Eng
land than IN any other country ".
claim that m. naval aid. n, IN. 81,
sorv.ce Is the mos, efficient and ~
to-dats in tho world
We have about n!ne,y-e,ght nch,-
he machines in commission euuiv,
lent 10 eight s1undrons ano,her for
ty-elyht ara in lis. for ,r.inir 49,,
poses. and over 3On are in reEa,va
Apart from machines renu,rinr re-
,ond,t,onInE Thee "a, al, n. n,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-20
.Out-of- 7ou,n

Our many out-of-town friends have real
lZed the Importance of buying now for Fall
needs, because we hold all purchases de-
sired until delivery is wanted Then we de-
liver all goods by truck FREE, or with
freight prepaid to your station, post-office
or wharf. Terms cheerfully extended by
MAIL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-20
'oII>h Live Stock y..r 1o,a x,,n,.

"ush 1--we Stock Near 1914 Number.
NhHAW. Aug. IA census Of
"'"h" horses and cattle shows that.
the territory of new Poland tho
SIh"haliy are approaching
"wsc OF 'hc rrc-war period
country now has 1900, 600
"Ises, as compared To $500. 900 In
800 '.'"o'ooo head OF cattle, as com
ared L" 100000: 200 ooo sheen q.
"mparcd To 3.G00.c00. and 5.oOO O0o
ofH, as compared to $500. 600 in ,be
car before the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-20
ITALIAN EMIGRANTS
SEEK OTHER FIELDS

ROME \mr. l?-Thrre hundre,,
y uusnnd y,a,.! wus once the aver
igc uuWn,r "i italian immigrants
g. The i'nii"u States. since Washing
cu has taken restrictive immigra-
ion measures. however. this exodus
las iild Ia seek other fields
In March. Of this year. 1920 went
- france: ".2ii Ia Belgium and n
"iai "f i,!.o TO IuXcmbcrg, Germany,
Nu.tri1. hungary, czechO- Slovakia
.uro- SiaNia and the Balkans Dur
Tx IN" sam" month only 1897 ltal-
ans chliEratcd 10 both North ana
'"uih America, the United States get
1nr ?G5.
rams arc on foot To send 5000 to
,"HSih TO work in the coal mines Of
He Rivcr Don.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-20
Exchange

Our Exchange Department has been douby
useful to those who have made purchases
during the Midsummer Clearance-it af-
fords you the same privilege of trading in
your old furniture as part payment on the
new pieces you select now even at the 500
discounts.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-01-06

stitute an attempted evasion of the
draft SO as to deprive the service man
of a. bonus claim under the Minnesota
statute, the Minnesota supreme court
has ruled.-St. Paul, MINI.
Parents or wives of Americans who
died overseas during the world war
and whose bodies have not been re-
turned would have an opportunity to
visit the graves Of their deceased at
government expense in resolution
introduced into Congress by Rep.
Hamilton Fish, New York, member
of the American Legion. The resolu-
ton directs the Secretary of War to
provide transportation to American
cemeteries overseas. Washington.
A request that the United States
government be asked to negotiate an
agreement with Great Britain for re-
ciprocal treatment of disabled war
veterans, travelling or residing In
either country, win be considered at
the next meeting of the legislative
committee of the American Legion.
Such an agreement is in effect be-
tween this country and Canada
Washington.
American Legion members are
urged to pay poll taxes, register and
make no attempt to dodge jury duty
as part of the activities for 1922 in
instructions prepared by. Alvin NJ
Owsley, director of the Legion's AM
ericanism commission. The Legion
men are urged to make full use OF
the franchise and prevent miscar-
riages of justice under the jury trial
system.
All American Legion posts in Mis-
souri, have been called upon by DR..
Harry F. Parker, state commander, to
back a S6O.0O0,0O0 bond issue for
tbs construction of hard roads. Ex-
service men will have PREFERENCE in
employm ent.-St.. Louis, Mo.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-01-06

LoudeIl Magan Saturday night aud
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee p. Miller spea'
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Mil
ler's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wa.
Smith, of near Fordsville.
Mr.. Chester Wade OF Dukehurst.
was the guest OF Mr.. C. ID. Taul Sat-
urday night.
The dance given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Bowlds' SatuT-
day night, was largely attended
Mr.. J. w. Patton of Ralph, spent
Monday night with his sister, Mrs T.
S. Miller and Mr.. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erbert Greer, and
children OF Ralph. spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. C. Magan.
Mr.. H. A. Mdikiff OF near Hart
ford, spent Sunday night with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Midkiff.
Messrs. l.. p. Miller and c. ID. Tsul
made business trip to Hartford
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rush Midkiff and
children of Sunnydale. spent Satur-
day night with Mr.. Midkiff's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Midkifs