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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

Rock Island Gives Prizes ror Best
Rail Laying Plans.

Neb., has been awarded first prize for
the most practical and economical
plan for laying rail. in the contest for
prizes offered by the chief engineer S
office of the Rock Island lines. An
nouncement of the winners was made
thru r. H. Ford, assistant chief engi-
neer.
The second prize goes to Road
master T. H O'Brien, of Des Moines,
and third prize TO RoadmaSter d.
Bogue. HaiIeyv1lie. Okla Honorable
mention goes TO Roadmaster William
& Haberlaw, Bureau. Ill, and to
Roadmaster II. c. Sinsabaugh. Her
ington, Kan A total of twenty six
roadmasters submitted plans.
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contributed $sOs.ss1.O2 to cover all

contributed $sOs.ss1.O2 to cover all
operating expenses.
Disbursements exclusive of operat-
ing expenses totalled S3,79e, ss3.23 as
follows: Death benefits from acci-
dent, $146, 912.16: death benefits from
sickness, 5,001.76; adisablement
benefits from accident, $531, S79.22;
disablement benefits from sickness
81, $50, $3.50, and approximation all
lowances, $3.50. S35.49.
The total mortuary risk of the
Pennsylvania system voluntary relief
department is placed at S125, 035,000,
or an average of $674.76 per member.
This amount is as high as that carried
by many of the insurance companies
in this country.
During the thirty-six years that the
department has been in existence, en-
'ployes as members have contributed
S6S,634,o61.37, and the companies
have appropriated s11.s16. S51.01 for
operating expenses. The total bene-
fits of all kinds paid 60 members dur
ing that time amount 10 $es,s27,-
940.T7.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
PUBLIC CAN REDUCE HAZARDS.
TvTo-Thirds OF Rail Fatalities Due to
individuals Themselves.

The department of the travelling
public has a greater influence on
railway safety than is generally
known. and the safety section of the
American Railway association in an
appeal for the conservation of human
life and limb gives some illuminating
facts on the subject.
OF the 229 fatalities occurring in
railway passenger travel during the
year 1920, about tWo-thirds were cases
in which the individual himself was
in some way involved in the chain of
circumstances. For example, twenty
eight persons were killed by falling
from coach steps. eighteen by falling
from moving trains, sixty-four by be-
ing struck or run over, and ten met
their death by deliberately jumping
from trains while mentally deranged
or to escape penal servitude. More
startling still is the fact that sixty
four passengers were killed and 1929
injured in getting on or off moving
and stationary trains.
Once seated inside a railway car
the traveller Is in about the safest
place in the world, and it Is generally
his own acts in gaining or leaving
such position that create any substan-
-tial hazard. Notwithstanding the
wonderful safety of passengers on the
railways OF the country. it is in the
power OF each OF the billion travellers
carried annually to make himself still
more safe by being careful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
M. P. HAS SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Civic Bodies. Schools and Churches
Are Asked to Cooperate.

agent at Topeka. the Missouri Pacific
is putting on an intensive campaign in
the interest of safety first for its en-
ployes, patrons and persons using the
company's crossings
D. o. Ouellet, superintendent at Osa-
watomie, has addressed a circular let
ter to all civic bodies. schools and
churches located on the Central Kan
sas division asking that they assist in
the movement as much as possible.
Several railroads are putting on
campaigns of this nature now in prep
aration for the big drive which will be
staged by the safety section of the
American Railway association during
the next three months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
She Was a Resident of Topeka for
Last So Years.

She Was Resident OF Topeka for
Last 50 Years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, widow of
the late Robert Robinson, died Friday
at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
o. G. Nystrom. six miles southeast of
Topeka. She had been a. resident of
Shawnee county for fifty-two years.
Mrs. Robinson was born in Lanca-
shire, Eng. January rs. 1889. She
came with her husband to Kansas in
April, 1870, and settled on the farm
on which she died. She vas a promi-
nent Sunday school worker. having
taught a Sunday school class from
girlhood until six months ago.
She is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Dwight B. Rice, Route No. l.,
Topeka; Miss Edith Robinson, of
Crosby Brothers store, and Mrs. o. G.
Nystrom, six miles southeast of To-
peka; one granddaughter, Margaret
E. Nystrom, Topeka; and one sister,
Mrs. Gartside, of Blackpool, Eng.
The funeral will be held at IL
o'clock Monday morning at the Bethel
Presbyterian church, seven miles
southeast of Topeka. Burial will be
in Bethel cemetery.
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BIG SUM FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Union Pacific Plans Extensive Build
ing Program I'm the West.


The Union Pacific is preparing plans
for a $1,OOO.Oe0 freight station at Den
yer, One-half of which'is contemplated
for this year. and has let a contract
for the grading for an extension to
the present Whittier branch of the
Los Angeles & Salt Lake thru the
towns of Lahabra and Fullerton to
Anaheim. Cal
The Union Pacific has also under
consideration extensive harbor i'm
provements in the vicinity of San
Pedro, Cal, to be undertaken jointly
with the public authorities, and has
acquired property for a freight CLASH
ficatiOn yard at Los Angeles.
A 100000 bridge across the Co.
lumbia river near Alfalfa, Wash. is
another structure which the Union
Pacific is making arrangements to
build this year. Another improvement
will be a 100000 tie treating plant at
The DalIes, Oregon, to replace the
plant now existing at Wyeth, that
state.
The Union Pacific is also contem-
plating considerable improvements to
its store department facilities at Poca-
tello, Idaho; Rawlins, Wyo., and at
Grand Island and Omaha Neb
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silk suits, sport clothes, in fact all of
last summers wardrobe contempt
raries look a bit dreary after hiber-
mating in boxes and drawers for sew
eraI months, but the Topeka Laundry
can restore the lost freshness by their
esses.
Altho the Topeka Laundry excels in
prompt service, you don't know what
minute you'll really need that dress
or sweater, so why not have it cleaned
or dyed 'toot sweet" Simply call
3653-the Topeka Laundry will call
promptly, do the work well and you'll
be all set for the summer season.
How far" asked the prospect, "is
this house from the trolley?''
"Oh," retorted the promising young
real estate man, mot more than a
couple of wave Buffalo
EXPRESS
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OLD Tr<ERs WITH THE r. i.
One Man Retires After ,55 Years
But Dan Keogh. s., Is StiH Going.

John Mulligan, crossing flagman,
Columbus Junction, Ia. bears the dis
tinction of having served the Rock
Island longer than any other living
employee of that railroad. He has
served the company fifty-five years
seven months and six days and was
recently retired on pension. Multi
gan was born at Clinton, Nj, in 1S49.
Daniel J. Keogh, janitor. Burling-
ton, Ia, is the oldest living Rock
Island employe. He will be 90 years
old next November and he is still ''go-
ing strong" His friends say he will
live to be 100. He was placed on the
pension list at the time the Rock Is
land pension plan was inaugurated in
1910. He has served the Rock Island
thirty-e eight years. Geogh was~born in
Ireland. in Il SS0-before any railroads
were built in America
MulHgan and Keogh live within
forty miles of each other in Iowa
where they have seen the greater part
OF theii railroad service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
EAT CHEAPER ON up. NOW
Selected Table d'Hotc Service Is
Offered on All Dining Cars.

Union Pacific dining cars are now
offering. in conjunction with the pres
table d'hote breakfasts at SO cents.
10 cents and 81; two iuncheons at IS
cents and 81; and two dinners at 81
and SIPS. which means a reduction
in price for the persons who do not
wish to dine a la carte. The table
d,hote service is offered on all regular
dining cars except those on the Over
land Limited where the table d'hote
breakfast only is served.
Several other railroad companies
have recently adopted the table d'hote
plan as a means of reducing dining
car charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
a UNIoN PACIFIC CANDTDATE.
Employees VIII Help Miss Nellie b
Dom to Win Trip to France.

OuHh 10 VIII Trip 10 EEtlnCG-
A campaign is being made turnout
the country for funds to be contributed
TO the American committee for de-
vastated France. This campaign
started a few days ago and is to close
May 10 This committee is composed
of a large number of patriotic and
unselfish men and women who have
undertaken a country wide drive for
raising funds by public contribution
in some Of the larger cities in order
to create more interest and enthusiasm
in the matter. some person or firm
has volunteered to pay the expenses
OF the most popular young woman on
visit to France, Normandy ana
Flanders field. The women cOmpris-
ing this Good Will Delegation" as IT
government of France during their
stay there.
The Omaha Bee. thru which the
cOmpaign at Omaha is being con-
Quoted. is to pay expenses of the most
popular young woman in the one OF
the seventeen larger industries of that
city, that gets the most votes The
Union Pacific is one of the industries.
the G. B. & Q. another. Western Union
another, and the combined livestock
and packing companies SPILL another.
The young woman who Is represent
ing the Union Pacific is Miss Nellie b.
Dom. who is employed in the office
OF the Union Pacific family league
and the pension board at Omaha.
Union Pacific officials have become
interested in Miss Donn's, candidacy
and q. o. Brophy, superintendent. q
urging all employees on the Kansas
division tn make contributions IN her
hehalf Each dollar contributed will
so to the general fund for devasted
France. and Incidentally will mean
ten more votes for Miss Dom. the
Union Pacific candidates Subscrip-
tlon pads. bearing Miss Donn's name
are being circulated among the Union
Pacific employees ar Topaka
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AOuA ~ AAAly III III
made in plain tall
ored styles, of a
good quality of do
nestle bingham.
Each dress in the
foregoing category
is priced at $5.95.
In this remark
able sale there are
$50 dresses, incIud-
ing 200 styles. and
(insert your own
expletive) how fast
t h e y will SELL
three or four each
to many shoppers.
So, my dears, it
behooves you to be
early ones at the
Peuetier's $5.s5
dress sale.
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part of the week, you should stop at
The Hall Stationery Company and Sc
Iect one of the attractive greeting
cards that expresses the sentiment you
feel for your mother. The card will
be nice, either to enclose with a gift.
or as your sole-rem brance
These cards at Halls are pretty
ones of gray, delicate pink, green, Law
ender and white, some of them hand
decorated with graceful flower de-
signs, and every one of them has a
verse that any mother will enjoy.
There are also Mothers Day greet
ings at Halls for grandmother and
for some one else's mother
A greeting card is intrinsicalIv A
little thing, but one of these will mean
much to the mother who receives it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
IN fhe Second Pnaf

Gentlemen: Am sending you back
the belt of an overcoat purchased a
few days ago from you 1t is too
short. one with the shortest button
placed where the.end one ought to be
on this one would be about right as
when the end button on this one is
used in connection with where there
could be an end button hole on this
belt it is a good fit, but there are
none. Other than the above the belt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06
EVERY b Cd Y

EVERY B o D 7
LOVES A thrill
and here's one for
the ladies, ihclud-
ing flapperS and
t h o S e who once
were
Now for the ex-
element. \ woman
certainly gets some
kick out of the idea
of buying a. dress
that looks like it
had cost two or
t h T e e times as
much as it did. "a
cidentally it doesn't
exactly displease
the man who pays
the bills.
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PAY MILLIONS IN BENEFITS.


OF all the employees on the Penn
sylvsnia system. over four-fifths are
members of the voluntary relief de-
partment, according to the annual re-
port prepared for Vice President G. L.
Peck, chairman of the advisory COM
mittee. by superintendent Z. z. Hunt.
The membership was 1S5,304 at the
close of 1921.
During the year total contributions
nyN the members amounted to SS.573,-
44I-54. The companies which com
prise the Pennsylvania system lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

- -, - Dt5IIIIIIg MOn-
day there will be a sale at PeIIetier's
of a most attractive array of Summer
dresses; frilly imported organizes.
Ietchlng frocks of imported dotted
swiss, good looking. sport dresses of
ratlne, nifty imported ginghams In
regulation sizes and sizes from forty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

Hayes Guaranteed Flowers a blossom
ing ported plant that will be pretty,
not only for the day. but thru the
summer constant reminder of your
thoughtfulness and tender regard for
mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

THERE IS TO BE a. movie. Be
yond the Rocks" at the Isis all next
week, starring Rodolph Valentino and
Gloria Swanson. 1t is a Paramount
production, and a brilliant one. Fifty
gorgeous gowns, real Paris importa-
lions, are worn. Gloria Swanson is
always well dressed and wears these
stunning French affairs in her own
fascinating manner.
The good looking Valentino plays
the part of Gloria's lover thrillingly,
and succeeds in, winning her at the
end of the unusual plot
Luxuri ouSly beautiful settings are
shown in Paris, and scenic delights in
the Alps of Switzerland and in Arabia.
The story of Beyond the Rocks
is different and tremendously inter-
esting. I'm not going to tell it, for
that is too much like reading the end
Of a book first. Just see it for your
self at the Isis next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

May Il, q week from
tomorrow, will be Moth
er'S Day. No doubt you
are promising yourself this
very minute that you will
not forget to give your
mother some token OF
your gatitude and love.
Flowers are the perfect
messengers of sentiment
zo 1r-n&v MT e-efo1+ Fs-ravz,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

The Marysville division of the Union
Pacific has installed q new time card
Passenger trains Nos and 4. on the
Grand Island: passenger trains Nos
LIS and 116 on the L. X. & w, be-
tween Leavenworth and Miltonyale:
freight train No. 27o. between Narys-
vile and Kansas City, and freight
train No. 172. on the l. X. & w. are
the trains affected. The new time
card was effective April. 70.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

others who are glad of an opportunity
to use really nice toiletries that are
inexpensive, will be interested to learn
that the Piver products are being Of
fered at Stansfield's Drug Store at
exceptionally low prices.
The Azurea and LIE Trefle face pow
der sells at Stansfield's for ninety
cents a box.
The generous and attractive bottles
of bath salts, both Azurea and LIE
Trefle are one dollar each, and the
Azurea talcum powder, a new produce
ton, is priced at thirty-five cents at
Stansfield's.
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Chicago Tribune.
A COMIC rita
BILE AND attractive
style is that of ladies'
sweaters, which are
m o r . fashionable
than ever this year.
If you want a new
S W e a t e r, a n d of
course you do. or
maybe S eve ral of
them, you will 4
see e X a C t1y u
what you want Al
at Warren NJ ~
Cra~Fx-sS Tharn e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

EVERY MOTHER WANTS her
daughters graduating dress to be as
pretty and charming as may be-a
dress of sheer white material, dainty
in its exquisite handiwork. designed
to suit the individual girl types. Just
so, Miss Margaret Connen can make
it. and she IS taking orders now
Apropos of the approaching COM
rnencement-there will be graduation
gifts to be selected.
A natural characteristic of all girls
is the love of pretty lingerle-so what
would be a more acceptable gift than
an adorable piece of underwear? Miss
Connell will also fill orders for the
lingerie and will make 1t In any de-
sign, either hand Embroidered or in
the more tailored styles-of any ma
terial-silk, satin or sheer dimity.
A prospective bride has an instinc-
tive desire TO have an attractive trous-
seau. She, may, in this day OF business
vocatiohs for the gentler sex. not have
time for connecting graceful negligees
and dainty lingerie, or she may have
no prediction for "sitting and sewing
a fine seam" In either case she has
a friend in Miss Connell. who is to be
found on the second floor of the W.
W. Mills Company store.
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WARM WEATHER

IS here and you will be
looking thru last sum
mer's wardrobe to see
what garments are fit
for wearing this season.
Perhaps there is a silk
sweater, perfectly good
but faded. You can
have 1t dyed success
fully at the Topeka
Laundry and enjo
Xxez ring IF a @a0on1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

season as much as il it were new.
More when you consider the economy
element.
Georgette crepe and silk dresses,
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The Modern Version.

The Boss: Young man. have you
ever been to college?
Applicant for Position Gin blushing
Apology: Er-welI. yes. sir, have
but it was only a small college and
I stayed only three months.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

you viii find sweaters in every color
and design.
There are pure silk, fibre silk, pure
wool, and fibre silk woven with wool
sweaters in several slip-on styles, and
in the tuxedo and semi-tuxedo styles.
To me, besides the completeness OF
the sweater display at Warren M.
Cfosby's there were two outstanding
features. First: that you can buy
there a pure silk, good weight and
quality sweater in sport shades and
dark co,ors for $3.50. and second: the
attractiveness of the new silk slip-ons
made in straight coat effect, that tie
at low waist line and blouse over
the belt.
The Wind-heart.
The south wind whispered to the rose,
"Ah, lass. but you are fair y
The rose returned his gay caress-
II wonder if you carer
The south wind murmured tenderly,
My love is ever yours -
The rose replied with fragrant lips, =
"Such love know endures!
But when the dawn with dainty step
Danced softly thru the close,
Her silver feet touched as they passed
III 1etats of a rose!
Arthur Wallace Peach, In Leslie weekly.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

women make the greatest prize
says a man whose wife be-
longs to a bridge club.A7Life.
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Wins Her sympathy.

What do you do when your stenog-
rapher is late?''
7 sigh heavily" said Mr.. Dubwaite
Does that get any results?''
Yes. She tells me I'm working too
hard. '-Birming CHAM Age-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

WOMEN GENERALLY
HAVE a favorite brand of
toilet articles. and there
are many who have long
since been devoted to the
pleasing and delicate frag-
rance of LIE Trefle and
Azurea. Said persons, and
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Matte McGiil. age
81, who died Friday at her home on route
No. Z, Topeka, will be held at O'Clock
Monday afternoon at the Seebrook Con
gregational church. Burial in Mount Hope
cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Henrietta Paytou,
who died Friday at the home OF her dauEh-
ter. Mrs. Pearl Beeler, Fort Smith, Ark
will be held at 2 O'Clock Monday afternoon
at Penwells chapel. Burial in Foster
cemetery.
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. 1851
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
PARTS for 4-36 Paige Bosh high tension
magnetic. sol Polk St White 2623.
SINGLE COMB White Leghorn egEs, Zoe
setting. 1871 Oakley.
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THERE AR E

JUST six more
shopping days be-
fore Mothers Day.
a week from Sun
day On one of
those days, pre-
fora ILL IT, 81
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ANYWAYS LOVING and true.

More forgiving than others:
You know who it is?
Why of course, it's our mothers!
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The f1apper's idea of looking pleas
ant before the camera is to throw one
leg across the other-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

NAOrnA IAles NOE tine GOMmB.
Little Gormley stole a purse,
Took it from his crippled nurse.
1t was quite a lucky touch
She'd been saving for a crutch.
So our hero, for a starter,
Bought a seat for "Gertie's Garter"
Spent in vain his gains unlawful
For he thought the show was awful
When you plumber Nursie's hoard.
Spend it where you won't be bored.
Gracie with her golden curls,
Took her mothers string of pearls,
Figuring-as who would not p
1t would pawn for quite lot.
Picture then, her indignation
When she found it imitation
Tho her grief she tries to smother.
Grace can't feel the same towards Mother
All pretense and sham detest;
Work for nothing but the best.
Ernest-such a little mani
Got his family's sedan,
Drove it over hill and dale
Just escaped the county jail
Manned. in his exhilaration,
Folks of spotless reputation.
But his trip with gloom was tainted
Now the car must be repalnteu!
strive to keep the death-rate low
Think how high repair bills GO
Dorothy Parker In Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

THE WOMEN'S GUILD of Grace
cathedral will have their Spring Ba-
zaar at Guild hall wednesday, May
10. beginning at 10 a. m.
Tickets are now on sale at the w.
w. Mills store for delicious. lucent
luncheon to be served from 2 to 2
O'Clock. only 200 tickets will be sold.
You are invited.
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is all right. Yours. etc. D. S. o.
Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-06

at was in the army"
"AlI thru the war;"
well, that's what I PIT it down to-
Show London), from q
play.
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MRS. ELIZABETH ROBINSON DIES

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