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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

NEW YORK is terribly exciting this
IN time of day." remarked Janet Day,
who designs hats for a smart mill
liner.
We were walking down the Avenue,
and the time happened to be about six
O'Clock on a particularly chilly evening.
Especially in winter time" said.
oh, that's what mean" she con-
tinued. when the lights are all on,
and it's dark. and the people are hur-
rying by and the shop windows look so
gay and festive-I love it!'
The shop windows are too enhancing
now" agreed
so many of them seem to be playing
up wraps for evening" 1 remarked.
Because this is the time of year when
people go a lot in the evening and a
soft, warm wrap that reaches from
chin to ankles is especially appealing. {"
she said.
do look at these" I begged, drawing
played several stunning wraps for even
ing
The shop is one that has particularly
attractive window displays.
This window dresser knows his job
we'll" remarked. noting the attractive
arrangement Of the wax figures that
wore the wraps.
And this shop furnishes him with in
spring things to show as WE'LL" 1 added.
''Oh, I'd give anything to own this
wrap" enthused Janet pointing to
stunning creation in silver and blue bro
cade and taupe fox
Tt would suit your blonde beauty well.
The deep blue matches your eyes ex-
actly." told her.
II like the deep blue border which ex-
tends on inside to make the lining" she
said And I've always had a weakness
for blue and silver brocade."
And for taupe fox."I added ''Ecouom-
ical soul that / am. l can't hep but
think how wonderful it would be to have
that taupe fox left when the wrap was
gone There'd be so many things you
could use 1t on"
We'll. I shouldn't start thinking of
that 50 soon" Janet reproved-
a fur-lined evening wrap always
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
Tom Q rr0w'o
HOROSCOPE
81 Ge7levieve Kemble
SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
NOV 26-27

Sundays planetary figure shows some
what troub esoT1e conditions in business
and other affairs. although there may
De gratifying experiences. possibly az af-
iectins finance Avoid change, and be
careful not to offend superiors
Those whose birthday 1t is may have a
year Of troublesome conditions although
there will be some notable benefit Avoid
change. and be careful regarding en-
ployment- a child born on this lay. al
though proud and generous may be
peculiar unless Il Is carefully trained
car IN life
Mondays horoscope shows the usual
trend Of events with little out of the or
binary In a business or financial way
The routine activities should be fol-
lowed with some measure OF extra care
given to the health.
Those whose birthday It Is have the
prospect Of a quiet year. with affair.
progressing after the routine manner
Care should be given TO the health. A
child bern on this day will be capable
and energetic. but may be inclined to
be extravagant and wasteful Of its SUBJ
stance unless thoroughly trained earIv
IN life in thrift and economy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

mother queen watched them for a while.
then excusing herself. she ran over II
give them more orders One by one the
little ants burrowed into the ground
carrying away tiny bits of sand and pill
ing them in a circle around the hole
they were digging. This went on for =
long time. then the queen returned to
Peggy and Happy Giggles-
There's one thing you'n always find
In an ant-hill-order. We never hear
this ami which should do that" she.
said proudly Each has his or her
work to do and does It
Soon a tiny hill Of sand was piled high
was invited to peex in The halls were
as smooth as smooth could be.
Isn't il funny" Peggy laughed
They dig the dirt with their front feet
and toss 1t over their hind legs just
like a dog does And how even ana
smooth It all is You'd think Trey wouIo
have some one TO give orders
There's only one way to build an
ant-hill." laughed Queen Ant, and that
is to get to work and build It Every
one knows how it should be done, and
so they don't waste time talking. An
other thing. you'll never see my children
cross II another jostles against them.
That helps great deal
ut surely does" laughed PegEy
why. IL my brother gets in my way
Nnen QOlH& makes
angry. and he quarrels If 1 get in his
way"
Just why I say the ant family is the
happiest family In the world said
Happy Giggles. They all work to-
Kether in harmony. and II all little girls
and little boys did that they'd be happy.
too"
Mrs Queen Ant laughed merrily and
trotted away after her family, and when
Peggy told her mama what had hap
pened she laughed She felt quite sure
Perry had been asleep and dreamed ii
all but Peggy knew better
From that day on Peggy tried to be
n help to her mother, and was very
kind to her brother
cupyright. 1924 By SsuzpAp1 Fszlsrs Service. Inc,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
ODD and INTERESTING FACTS

In 1910 the record time for crossing
The Atlantic was IA days s hours
More than half the population of
France is engaged In agriculture.
Each stem of the wild poppy contains
from 10. 900 to so, 600 seeds.
Sixty per cent of plum jam is said to
be sugar and 40 per cent plums-
''Stratosphere" over equatorial regions
Is cooler than over any other part Of
the world Air above the equator Is
estimated to be from 10 to Is degrees
colder than that over polar regions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25


| 1t is difficult to tell the difference be-
tween simple inflamxaation Of the skin.
called ''dermatitIs.'' and true eczema.
side irritation of the skin. Eczema has
some internal cause
| The eczema may be confined to the
face or to some part of the face. other
forms attack the arms. legs or the body
| itself. Sometimes 1t comes on the h% nds,
| between the fingers. back Of the ears.
\ or in the bends of the legs or arms. 1t
may involve the scalp other hairy
portions of the body.
Any skin blemish is probably an evil
| dence OF lowered resistance. 1t may be
the outward and visible sign of a poor
| ly-working stomach and intestines
| These red blotches may be the danger
signal Of Nature. They may indicate
| her protest against abuse Of the diges-
tive organs. They may mean that the
kidneys are failing in their work
It matters not whether the patient l.
q grown person or an infant, the pres
ence of eczema should direct attention
| to the condition of the bowels. II con
stipation is present it should be cor
rected.
Excuses in food. highly reasoned food.
| abuse of alcohol. midnight suppers. and
all indiscretions in diet are productive
II cure really is desired.
The run down" person is often
troubled with eczema overwo-k. los
Of sleep, worry. any reason for nervou
exhaustion is sufficient cause for
| eczema Tired-out persons sholld b
| warned by the skin eruption.
II your hands or face chap easily. you
| should be careful to dry your skin thor
oughly after washing, and apply powde.
or glycerine-
When thick crusts form they may be
removed by a poultice made OF boracic
acid and starch. 1t is prepared Just as
paste is made. Mix together four table,
spoonfuls of starch and one-half a table
spoonful of boracic acid Add a little
cold water and stir until the powders
are dissolved Then pour on half pint or
more of boiling water. stirring briskly
in the meantime.
After it has cooled. spread this paste
On gauze or thin cloth and apply to the
encrusted surface. After few hours
the crusts will be softened they can
be removed without, irritating the ten
der skin.
The itching may be relieved by appii-
cation of ordinary baking soda dissolved
in water. Oxide OF zinc ointment may
be had at the drug store. and is ire
quent1y a means OF relief Some; lines
oxide of zinc il mixed with coal tar
and used to dry up the blisters OF
eczema-
One Of the most efnca cious remedies
for itching of the xkih Is hyposuIphite
of soda. This may be made up by plac-
ing a handfu: CT the so5z ~ a piut OF
water. Il yoSiT ~hcje body iEches. place
a pound or more IN half n hathtub full
of water and ba+fe IN the aRiution- 1t
will add greo1iy to Fcur comfort
In every case the family doc or should
be consulted. He Will determine whether
your kidneys or other organs require at
tention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
WORDS of WISE MEN

Don't be dnigent In q bad cause
n dime saved is dollar earned
Every fact hts in with All other facts
Diligence Is the mother Of good luck
Compare statements with probabilities,
Difficulties surmOunted become pleas
ures-
Our lost hopes are stepping-stones to
peace
Earn what you lean ana learn what
You earn.
Many things difficult to design prove
easy TO perform
Disappointment weaISens the weak but
braces the brave.
en-complacency dies when We try to
help others and are confronted with a
sense OF our own powerlessness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

Tf7Sttas!f?tIs:;ss;
Hlastratsd On Neps aarrtsos
PEGGY MEETS A HAPPY LITTLE


ID EGGY sat very quiet for fear sh'
would disturb the queer little fam.
lily that sailed through the air AND
lighted On the ground not tar from tn,
pace where she was playing.
Ihey scurried first one way then an
otner, running up to each other touch
ing their long feelers. then scootirf
away as II in great haSJe-
They look like ants. only they have
wings" Peggy unused to herself. And
even at that I really believe they are
ants or their cousins Why. what's the
trouble nOw2"
Peggy crept closer. for several OF the
9etie fellows were gathered together
Lhey all seemed to force their wings
Forward. press the tips against TIE
ground and give a quick jerk Then of
came their tiny wings. and away they
scooted over the ground
Sure enough. they are ants" Peggy
cried tiny laugh sounded behind her.
and turning. she saw Happy Giggles.
her little elhn friend from Makebelieve
Land, smiling at her. "Oh. Happy Gig
giles. I'm SO glad you've come. I've just
discovered new colony settling in our
garden Aren't they cunning."
Indeed. they are" laughed the elm
And their queen Is the dearest Of all ."
Just then one ant larger than any Of
the others hurried up to Happy Gigglss
and shook his hand with his feelers. The
little elfiin introduced her as the queen
TO Peggy.
4 hope you have no objection 60 our
camping on these grounds" she laughed.
bowling politely.
NO. indeed" Peggy laughed. Just
make yourselves at home. Are those
big ants your sons?'
My daughters. you mean" laughed
the queen Those small ones are -ht'
sons, and the very small ants are the
workers You'll always find in our
families that the largest ants are the
females. You see. they are almost
twice as large as the males, because
more depends on them, I guess. I'm
mighty proud Of my daughters"
She turned around, gave a few or
ders. and away they all ran toward the
edge of the brick sidewalk. The happy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

Experiments prove that ants Identify
friends and detect enemies by the sense
IF smell
The sparrowhawk. one of our most
remarkable birds. has fierce yellow eyes,
with overhanging brows.
Culture pearls are said to be indis-
tinguishable from the real ones, even
when cut IN two.
A school for peeresses Is established
at Toxic. Japan Six of the 365 pupils
are princesses of the blood royal
fcopxrtrhr ,s9a NV w..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
Fairy Tales She Loves

And she can't hear music without wanting to dance and she
noddng rhythm
syllable of it.
moor you
she her ones a lullaby
and godmothers.
And a odd sayings-these,
and
James, Junior
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

Ermine. think. It's gorgeous with
velvet. and ever since I used to read
fairy stories about kings and ernine and
rich velvet, I've wanted a wrap Of en-
mine -lined-veivet."
They are things CT beauty" agreed
Janet I'm not that ambitious yet"
she went on. There's a lovely green
velvet Lined in gray velvet and colIared
in fur that like. Come along and see
1t, she urged And arm in arm we
went up the street. just az II window
shopping were as satisfactory as the
other kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
WINIFRED BLACK EEB5G9HFs Cherry Tops Open Eye

Junior, when they both grown
was atu for to ask herab him.
unior"when
cracking of ice n a pitcher
al have changed she kicks-and
shall a ma
OF course understood exactly what
terrible
made uldsonen wv? "
Bless your heart CheopI keeping your
a. do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
Y @ z HE ALTH
What You Should Seek
If You Suffer from Eczema
BY ROYAL S. COPELAND. NJ. D.
Commissioner of Health, New York City

EVERYBODY wants clean and clear skin, but
unfortunately few persons escape without some
f"vTn OF skin trouble The cornmorest type q
skin disease is called eczema" "salt-rheurL"
Like any other Inflammation, the first symptom Of
ec-ems il reinesa- The affected part is always red,
bat undsr excitement, irritation from rubbing
scratching heat, after violent exercise,
the redneeG is Increased.
Little kisterS f1ra the skin and these break,
there Is isz moisture the affected surface
Later, scales ard c+.@stS take the place of the
blisters
With it all TIE affected part itehes especiaIlx vi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
She Changes Her Mind

We've had junior timeCherryAtop
kindergarten. told
and
saido words the of myha
Junior that niceg
to
juniors
brought of
Wrapped up IN paper-and not quashed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

~HE is the funniest little tyke in the world
- The very funniest
~ She isn't pretty, but dear me, she's ten times
more fascinating than merely pretty can be-
Her hair curls in the most ridiculous little tight
knots all over head and it's red and she has fair
skin and freckles.
And her eyes-sometines they're hazel and
times they're yellow like piece of uncouded amber,
and sometimes they're brown like clear pool deep in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

cold
theyar blacks ndf of a dancing
of trouble
shan BIZ responsible for all
And has
for beauty butn dear, a smie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
Adele Garrison's New Phase of
Revelations of a Wife
The Way Katie Solved the Picture Problem.
Adele GarriSOn's New Phase


IF any one had told me that the sight
of my email son running confidently
to meet me would ever be an unwel-
come sight. would have laughed scorn-
fully But when he trotted into the liv-
Ing room where 1 was parryins the ques-
tons Of the reporters concerning Dicky- s
escapade, carrying in his tiny hanGs the
torn photograph OF Claire Foster which
{ was so anxious to keep from them, 1
had but one obsessing thought, how
most quickly and unobtrusively to get
him out OF the room again.
Mama mend picsher for Dooner." he
reiterated, and I realized with dismay
hat he was hold 10 the torn pieces face
upward and L-~~% 1 could distinctly see
the inscription upon it. But had read
u before. and my on.S hope lay in the
difficulty Of Claire Fosters sprawling
chirography to one Unfamiliar with it
I must get the photograph away from
him. unobtrusively. with no apparent
desire to hide it, but as speedily as pos
sible.
Yes. Mother, will mend it, 1 said
with careless Indulgence Bring it
here" 1 turned to the reporters with
banal attempt at Righteousness Il some
times think my son is destined for the
career of a junk man, for he is per
petuaIly bringing me torn things to
mend"
A sharp little cry from Junior, and the
sound of a fail interrupted me- 1 turned
to find him sprawlinE on the floor. un
hurt but with the fragments Of the
photograph strewn upon the ground. And
beside him. STOPPING over him. raising
aim to his feet was the hateful figure of
Nfr II EdOuard Smythe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25

well advertise the fact that it was some
thing / did not wish seen. The thing
| seemed hopeless from either angle and
! my feet seemed leaden as they ad-
vanced toward my little Lad, who was
| already laughing back his tears in his
Hdorably game fashion.
| That's the brave little man." young
! MI Smythe said fulsomely as he set
Junior on his feet. and then hastily
stopped toward the picture fragments-
And here are
He never finished the sentence. Some
thing which must have seemed to him
all flashing eyes, flying hair and whirl-
Nlnd arms. but which recognized %
kate, pushed him to one side SO -
GENTLY that he sat down hard upon the
polished floor.
please Pardon"
You old bunch of soup greensl" she
shrlled, you trip oop my babee, feex
you Coon babee, COON to Katie. She
feex your picher."
With incredible swiftness and def
ness she gathered up the pieces Of pho
tograph with her left hand, lifted Junior
with her strong right arm, and bore him
trlumphantly out of the room. AS she
disappeared. Lillian surolled negIiEentIy
through the door. and 1 realized whose
was the quick wit which had sent Katie
INTO the room with he- program of de-
NdSIatlOn Tor young LII. Srnythe.
With a look of mafe Violence in his fer
ret eyes, that youth was scramblinz to
his feet I caught a quick. flashing look
between Miss CargiI and Mr.. Rickett,
and guessed that they were not deeply
grteved over the predicament of their
colleague. But I also knew that their
keen eyes and trained perceptions had
not missed the meaning OF the picture
incident, and 1 cast about for something
with which to ward on possible Ques-
lions concerning it. at least to gain
time to think an answer out
l felt about as much like apologfzing
to young Mr.. Smythe for Katie's be-
havior as would have enjoyed inviting
an educated hyena to tea. but I forced
myself To turn to him with deprecatory
smile.
Please pardon the impetuousness of
my maid. Mr.. Smythe," I said suavely.
''She is devoted to the little boy. and
given to the most exaggerated notions
concerning him. And when she saw
him fall so Unexpectedly, for he is
usually sure-footed. she must have
seized upon the absurd notion that you
had tripped him
I raised my eyeIids suddenly I fin
ished and looked at him steadily as 1
used to look at unruly boys in my school
classes And though he returned the
stare boldly, and his shoulders swag
gered insolently. yet the truculent air
he had put on when Katie deftly
aoored him, slowly vanished, and 1 saw
that in this one angle of the tense un-
spoken controversy between US 1 had
scored But 1 did not underestimate the
arrows he still had in his culver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
Advice
to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
am 16 years OF age. and have
come to you for help.
/ have been told that II is the GUS
tom nowadays for girls who go to
public dances TO dance with any one
who asks them. and that all the girls
do 1t and think nothing OF It. and
that to have good time one must
dance with every one.
Now. I am rather o'd-fashjoned in
my IDEAS. and was surprised - hear
this have been wondering II it
is true.
To be popular with young men
does one have to 'vamp" and kiss
them7 do not believe in kissing
every young man / meet. I have
noticed that the girls tina: kiss the
yo@rg men always have plenty of
beaUz. Why Is thjs7
AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL
A y OLD-FAsHToNED GIRL: It 1,
~ very improper. my dear, to dance
with a young man to whom you
have not been Introduced.
II Is zlxo undignined, Incorrect and
very unwiss to allow young men to
whom you are not engaged To Kiss you
md to make love to you The girls Of
whom you speak may seem popular. but
do not think that a young man would
consider such girls seriously when he
hought Of marriage. Keep up your
iignihed attitude. my dear. II is a
pleasure to know that you act the way
'ou do. You win be glad you have
conducted yourself as you are doing,
nd 50 wiz the man who is to be your
husband. when that time comes.
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
am a girl Of 20. and = year age
met young man 10 years my
senior. We went together for about
four months. during which time I
did not care for him at all.
Recently we have started going to-
gcther again. have learned to love
this man dearly and ne proposes
MARRIAGE Do you think It is wise
for one TO marry n person SO much
oIder7
He is well educated and comes
from very fine famiiy.
ANxIOUSLY WAITING TOPSY.
A ExIOUsLY WAITING ToPgY.
"A There seems to be no reason why
you should not marry the young
man. my dear. Il Is not age which
counts. but congeniality and love.
Annie Laurie 4oiII 1OcIconse letters af
inquiry on subjects Of feminine Snteresf
from young tconlen readers Of this papsr
and 1fH reply to them IN these coIuslna.
Letters to Atss Laurie should Be a.
dressed to her, IN care Of fhis oHsca.
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especially
ca.ss. Ii tiuesj il tunbeara
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
An Unexpected Interruption

I knew as well as II I had seen him
do it, that in some furtive, cunning man
ner that young man had tripped the lit
tie chap, and that in another second
or two. under pretense of returning the
torn photograph. he woufd have seen 1t
and the bizarre inscription upon it. I
knew only too well that his version Of
the incident would be in print were he
oernitted to write it-that he would
epict me as having torn the photograph
and thrown it away in rage. He would
wen bring my baby boy and his finding
OF the fragments into the story
II rushed to the picture instead of
going directly to my baby might as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-25
Diary of Fashio on Model
She Describes EOens Wrap

Jew YORK is terribly exciting this
IN time Of day." remarked Janet Day,
who designs hats for a smart mil
The Omaha morning bee., 1922-11-10
My Marriage Problems
Nerpp phaaao of
"Rev elatinns OF a Wife"

realized that she must have turned
efficiently to the signature before
anything else.
"Dicky's all right" Her voice rang
out reassuringly. The telegram is
signed by him.
The blur vanished from my eyes,
and | saw her face. frowning, intent.
bent upon the words before her.
But 1t says, Come at once" | fai,
tered.
Yes" she said slowly, "he wants
you To come 10 him. but he is not Ill
OF anything Ike that. Look here.
Madge. she faced mo with sudden de-
termination m not going 20 read
this telegram 10 you until | talk 10
sou. Come upstairs | tried TO keep
ii from you at first hut you would
not let me shield you Then you put
L into my hands yourself and I'm
gulng % 40 what l thuk hest ab9ut H.
uut remember this uleky ls in gpud
health. and there Is no danger threat
tuing him
She turned and went an the stairs
and / had no recourse but q toilnw
her IL was not until we We're safely
iu her ewn room gueasea that she
ha! chosen it because my melhertn'
law would not ta - ari - disturb
The Omaha morning bee., 1922-11-10
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