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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

THE TINY HOUSEKEEPER will
be charmed with the cute little red
"a bleS with chairs to match, the small
cedar chests, the doll trunks and min
iature kitchen utensils 1 found on the
fourth floor at Warren NJ. Crosby :
yesterday. There, also. were numer-
Gus other gift suggestions for older
people that are well worth mention
ing to the belated shoppers Pretty
china and glassware, decorative pot
teries. ash-receivers large and small,
PyreN and enamelware-al of which
will be welcomed as presents by the
housewife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

IF YOU ARE
LOOKING FOR n
keen" present for a
real boy. L know
just what you want.
Any rad will be
simply tickled to
death with one of
the American Boy
Outfits that I saw
at the Keller-DuStin
Sport Shop. Ath-
letic equipment for
the sports so dear to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

THE LITTLE
MISS loves to
be dolled up in
a fresh, perky
new hair rib
bon, and will
be ever so hap
py to find a
few new ones
a m o n 6 her
c hris t m a S
presents. There
are lovely rib
hons galore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
New shoe Causes Death.

Junction City, Kan, Dec. 21.-Chaf-
ing of a new shoe that led to blood
poisoning was responsible for the
death at a local hospital Wednesday
of May Mallon. Is, of Ogden Kan. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mallon. Funeral services will
be held at ogden Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

stunning fur coats. capes, scarfs, boas
and chokers, in fact every piece of fur
at Pelletier's has been reduced from
10 to so per cent. Isn't that a mar
velous opportunity to make the great
Iy desired gift of furs? The stock is
varied and includes every kind OF fur
at prices from $685. to $4,000.
Woman-Now, if you don't leave at
once, I'll call my husband, and he
used to play football at Harvard.
Tramp-Lady, if youse love yer hus-
band, don't; because 1 used to play
wild Yale.-Golorado Dodo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

Teacher: This time We are going 10
have a little talk on wading birds OF
these the familiar stork is one-what
are you laughing at, Elsie?
Little Elsie. Oh, but teacher-the
idea of there being any storks!-Kas-
per (StOckholm).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
Courier-Jou rnal.

satin, taffeta. plain, lowered. Change
able embroidered-at Pelletier's that
will make stunning sashes, hair-bows,
etc, and bolts and bolts of brilliant
red ribbons for decking out the yule-
tide gifts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

IN PERFECT TASTE
and beautifully significant
of tn Christmas spirit
is a gift of flowers, so
easily selected in that last
minute shopping rush, and
delivered on Christmas
Day.
B au tifuI Christmas
flowers or an attractive
ported plant, of which
there is a lovely display at
Lords Flower Room, is an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

when a guest asked for a fish fork.
but the request was ignored
Then the hostess noticed the cpl
sode, and remarked:
James, Mrs. Jones hasn't any fish
fork Get her one at once!"
Madam" came the emphatic reply;
last time Mrs. Jones dined here we
lost a fish fork"
the garden.-Pearson's Weekly (Lon-
dom.
NO CHRISTMAS DAY IS COM
PLETE without music expressive of
the Christmas spirit. There is such a
simple way of having such music, too
and that is thru the medium Of Vic
tor records.
"Adeste Fideles'' sung in English by
Schumann-Heink; Nazareth" in the
rath; Christmas Hymns and Carols
sung by the Trinity choir, and various
lovely interpretations of silent Night,
Holy Night" are among the beauti-
full Christmas records that heard at
the Jenkins Music Co. These records
will make most acceptabl gifts, as
will the popular records of the spe-
cial Victor Christmas release. In the
latter category, there are two won
ders." Paul Whiteman plays Pack Up
Your Sins and Go to the Devil" a racy
fox-trot and on the other side 'Crino-
lin," also a foX-trot, but soft, very
musical and quaint; a record that VIII
please those who like to fox-trot but
do not care for jazz. kiss Papa-Kiss
Mama is not only a good dance tune
but comic and unique; the reverse side
of this~record is a peach-"Choo-Ch
Blues
For family and friends go to Jen-
kins' and select Victor records as
Christmas gifts-they will be gladly
received.
Professor Digs, have you ever dis
covered a buried city"
"Oh, yes"
And what do you chiefly enjoy
about that kind of work."
''Well, for one thing, when you un-
covered a city that has been buried
for two or three thousand years, you
don't have to listen to the remins-
censes of the oldest inhabitant.-Bir-
mingham Age-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
demanded the house

caused -" demanded the house
owner
Its a plain case of friction
GENERALIZATION? 2"
THE fire was undoubtedly caused
by rubbing a three-thousand dollar
insurance policy ON a two-thousand
dollar house."-Everybody
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
=BY BERTHA FL. CAMPBELL

terested either in owning canaries or
in selecting them as Christmas gifts,
you will find them in all sizes and
kinds. including the Norwich, Rollers,
Hartz Mountain Linnet, English
Orange and cinnamon birds, at the
home of Mrs. Gertrude Elliott, 1918
West 16th-Phone 5S62.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
WE MUST

a z NJ EMBER
o u 7 IN e n.
y o u n 6 a n q
otherwise, on
c h r i S t m a S
morning a n d
L S o m e of
them are not
y Q t provided
for, stop at
[ h e Fashion
S h o D tomor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

i've was OF Quilted satln, chdnSedO ore
rose and orchid, with a white silk
lining, and was made with soft roll
collar, short sleeves and had two
roomy pockets.
Women always like, too, gifts of
dainty silk lingerie and good-looking
hosiery. which will also be found at
the Mills store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
sympathy.

Willie" said his mother. Il must
insist that you stop shooting craps
those poor little things have just as
much right to live as you have
Michigan Gargoyle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

JUST AT THE RIGHT TIME for
mid-winter school or sports wear, have
come the nifty new scarf sets. priced
at 1895 and $3.50, at the Maude c.
Brickley Hat Shop, second floor of the
Warren NJ. Crosby store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

row or the next day You will find
there, attractive gift boxes contain
ing a pair of goodiooking scx (silk, or
silk and wooD, and Paris supporters
to match: a nice line of modish neck
wear, pretty kerchiers and novelty
shirts, all of which are ideal gifts for
q man.
He: Harvey said women have no
souls
She: David said all men are liars.
Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
Cause and Effect.

The insurance adjuster who had
been investigating the fire turned to
go.
1T came down here to find out the
cause of this fire, and have done so,''
he remarked
That's what I want to know. What
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

a grit OF
b e au t j ul
f ur s. In
con ne c tion
with t h a t
idea, let me
e " e y o u
e o o d news
"a IL t h e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

Can't Get Along Without Dad.
~ understand your wife and girls
are going south for the winter. Aren t
you going with them"
No, they need me here at home. -
Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

acceptabIe git to a friend or Inc
dearest loved.
paris has fallen bashfully limited
the maiden as she saw her escort S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

1T Is FASCINATING to consider the
gift attributes of books The most
strict of "ettiquetticians' will proclaim
the correctness of book as a gift
and it may also be a most satisfying
ami flattering gift
There are books OF every type for
every type of notwithstanding fic-
ton. poetry, plays. books on history,
travel, religion. art, and a splendid col
lection of Juvenile books at Halls.
found in another department at
Halls yesterday. the greatest new
game YOU can imagine, especially II
Won are a baseball fan. Any boy who
understands baseball will be crazy
about this game. and If he receives
one for Christmas. I'm afraid he II
have to assert his rights to il for the
s-rown-ups will want to play with 1t
too. The two teams play the nine in
nings. with different results in every
game. All of the plays are based on
the nine games of the last worlds
series. 1t is simply great, and as there
are only a few OF these remarkable
TOYS at Halls, best had you be early
Jack says he never kissed single
girl in all his life"
Mighty dangerous business''-Vir-
GINA Reel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
Pigeon English.

Sorry, but your college education
won't qualify you with his firm as a
Billing Clerk"
who does your Cooling ?'-Chap-
arraI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

The Woodcutter's Vision.
! never see Christmas tree
A-risin' pretty from tn ground
But what l kinder SCENT see
A bunch o. kids a-rOmpin' round.
Jes' like them childhood days o. mine
When in these woods We played apart
An so ] never fetch a pine
The roots is twisted round my heart
Judge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

in an harmonious color.
In the Crane & Co. stationery de-
partment I found SO many pretty
styles in writing papers; stunning
heavy linens, envelopes with nifty
Powered and plain color Innings, dig
nified shades of ivory, white and gray,
There are many attractive boxes of
stationery at Cranes, priced at only
one dollar each
You will find there. too. fountain
pens, Eversharp pencils, bill-folds in
soft brown and black feathers, leather
portfolios. any of which would be
greatly appreciated by the business
man or woman. The leather writing
portfolios are also very nice as gifts.
and are shown in several styles, suit
able either for the travelling man or
woman
The pretty new shopping reminders.
in bronze. blue and gold, with little
pencil attached, are convenient &C
cessories to mil--dy's handbag, and
would be nice either as gifts or bridge
prizes
AS bridge has become one of our
favorite indoor sports, the leather en-
cased playing cards with score pads
and pencils are, of course. very popu-
lar. For the cribbage fans are de-
signed the compact little sets of cards,
tiny leather boards and red and white
ivory counters. These will be greatly
enjoyed by travellers who like this
especial game.
All of the above suggestions. cleaned
from the Crane & Co. avenue store.
are shade as an especial aid to the
hurried shopper, for any of the ar
ticles can be Immediately decked out
in tissue and ga.' stickers, and presto
you are done!
Miss Leafax-I am fairly young
woman with a large fortune, but am
not very attractive. What should
do to get a husband?
Miss Fairfax-Make yourslf look
about eighty-five and feeble.-Chap-
arral.
IT IS UNUSUALLY NICE to find
silverware sale just before the Merry
Christmas, for silver is such an &C
ceptable gift
A beautiful new pattern in the incest
silver plated ware platinum finish)
including everything in the single
pieces such as cold meat forks, jelly
servers. gravy ladies, etc, the "Edu-
Gator Sets of silver for youngsters,
and lovely sets of fifty-six pieces, ara
especially reduced for this. week at the
Santa Fe Watch Co. store.
We're getting lot of printed ad-
vice telling us not to waste coal"
I'VE can burn fhe advice"
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

percolators. grills and laundry irons 1
saw at the W. E. Culver Hardware
store yesterday.
1 founL also at Culver's very nice
assortment of carving sets, in steak,
game and turkey sizes, with handles
of stag-horn. Aivory and silver plate.
I'll wager there are lots of men who
have the family carving" (of edibles,
mean), that would get right down
on their knees and offer thanks to
you for the gift of one of these sets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in the pro-
bate court during the last twenty-fo
hours to:
John w. Mann. Randolph. ..--..-.-.-.- -
Rose Mantle, Fostoria. 49,. ...--- =
Diamond Engagement Rings. $50 70
$500. Easy terms. Harris-Coar Co.
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
Sport.

After getting his machine out OF a
tailspin, brushing the tip of tail pine
tree and taking the top rail off farm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
CHRIS MAs

CHI IS TMAS-
GIFTS THANK
YOU NOTES, an
in Wit a b / e Sc
uence, so why not
lect box station
v for several of
2 { persons on your
st minute shop
in g list; g o o d
oking writing pa
er will be much
appreciated 1 am
sure, and with it
you might give a
box of sealing wax,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
There's Always the Reason.

Hoping that the shopping sugges-
lions will be of real service to you.
1 close the column with best wishes for
a very happy Christmas Sincerely,
Rsx6C4, n ea441<AeG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

garter over his shoe-top.-BIack and
Blue Jay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

A coIored preacher in Alabama was
one day talking to one of his aged
parishioners. who ventured to express
the opinion that ministers ought to be
better paid.
Use sho' glad to hear you say dat -
responded the parson warmly. Use
pleased dat yo' think so much of de
ministers. So you think we'd ought
to get bigger salaries?"
''Sho' 1 Does said the old man.
Den we'd get a better class O. men,"
Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
Distance prevents

My wife and 1 never argue"
Don't you spend any time at home
at all ?"-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

In olden days
The cave men used to
Settle any family
Quarrels with
Their clubs
Today, married men
Desiring Peace
And contentment
Still resort
To their
Clubs.
Which shows that
Times haven't
Changed two bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

THERE Is STILL TIME to shop for
and send Christmas creating cards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

silk shaded floor lamps, attractive ash
trays and smoking stands of pottery,
polished brass and mahogany; sepa-
rate lamp shades of hand-painted
parchment paper, stunning vases, cleo
trically wired candlestick fixtures, and
much that is lovely in the colored glass
and Iuster ware.
There's Always the Reason.
Electricians Wife-Watt's the me-
ter? Wire you insulate?
EIectrician-I got shocked by cou-
pie o. vamperes.-'Ee'-A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
A WOMAN'S KNOWLEDGE of ma

A WOMAN'S KNOWLEDGE of ma
terials will recommend to her the
quality of the fashionable new shirts
that have just arrived at The Palace.
They are made of the finest grade of
French flannel in six pretty patterns
and are reasonably priced in both the
collar attached and detachable styles
respectively, at five and six dollars
each.
One or more of these fine flannel
shirts would be a happy gift selec
ton, and any of them may be matched
with an harmonious cravat, for the
Palace certainly has a most extensive
array of attractive neckwear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

A SWEET VOICED CANARY is a
CHEEKY and lovable companion ana
when prettily Gagged. is a decorative
addition 10 the home. II you are IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
WOMEN

yes. That is. I've a friend looking
for one for me."-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

Miss Leafax-I am a fairly young
woman with a large fortune, but am
not very attractive. What should I
do to get a husband?
Miss Fairfax-Make yourslf look
about eighty-five and feeble.-Chap
arral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

FOR THE LAST two shopping days
before Christmas. Miss Margaret Con-
nell, who has the Trousseau Shop at
ia West Eighth street, has reduced
the price of several garments in her
display of dainty handmade lingerie.
Miss ConnelFs finely made and artis-
tically designed underwear of silk.
handkerchief linen and sheer batiste
will please the most discriminating
shopper, and as gifts will charm the
most fastidious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
THERE ARE

THERE ARE MANY
who appreciate a gift that
is useful and practical, as
well as attractive. Just
such gifts are the electric
waffle irons, coffee urns,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21
CANON BEATTY TO SPEAK

fAdrert1sement.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

IN THE present SEASON. !
nothing could be more apropos than
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

80 the Colonel is a connoisseur in
hootch2''
We'll. he has good Judgment
En-
Wont drink any of louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

what are you doing now?'
Waiting for a job"
Waiting for job. Are you looking
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

MEN - WOMEN - AND CHILL
DREN, there are gifts for all await
inS your selection at Stansfield's Drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-21

Future got you worried, Jim %
No. the present! Wife's birthday
New-York tribune., 1922-01-15

WIS., Esfo1ook " chairman Of the pnecunt
an" 'orn'0 to oc hed grand ballroom
1nesda, 2f
Miss burnside heads the o
nct musicale and lecture
Hell for TIE benefit of Free forI Ital,
New-York tribune., 1922-01-15

sussins M,ss r0,sssI: rs fhs wits Professor c .
Delegates to the city feda,..
MIS-. Walter II. Gahagsn 'a'ion 81
Grant Warren Spear. Al..,ano ana Mr.
MRS. Z. A. Dresser and M"aes az
barnhart. The club viii ~. s' d; Y
meeting IN February. hayino' haVe
the invitation Of the societa ~ tsenc.p'sr
TO attend It's Abraham I;no,1ll ~ HIM.
luncheon on the regular d., ss'a =. anras
meeting was to be held me chi
Drama Comedy. Edyto ro...
dent viii hold its FIRST card :" =, Srss
Astor. 'he Ass
On Friday evening -
monthly darce, there ". "e fesr'
the elimination dance contest - YES .les %.
Watson and Harry Lam bert vii, 'fglrs
speciality dance viii glTs &
On the afternoon o. Fs,
Drama Comedy viii celebrate s'.sry Z
birthday BY giving barora. ''s III
ballroom Of the Hotel astnr m n
Tuesday evening vail be ~.
edy theater party igtt-to 'aa ,.a (an'
Petfova in the White peaca.s ,ee w
The Indiana Club +, N.v
nold its next regular meeting =" ~.
row at the Hotel NcAlpin. ! 9 ..n'r
"'il 'oIio" tne short bssirees rT'as
New-York tribune., 1922-01-15
Theater Assembly Gives
So, 500 to Veterans Camn

-, he Theater Assembly. Mrs. J.
christopher Marks president, has
turned over to the Veterans Mountain
Camp $500 in cash. 1t also is putting
up ten huts. which will accommodate
SIX or eight men each. in memory of
the gold stars on the Theater Assembly
service flag. These huts are for the
speeial use Of the ex-service men who
are suffering from tubercular trouble.
he Junior Art Society," which is the
Junior department of the Theater As.
sembly, will place two huts in this
camp IN memory Of the unknown
heroes.
The next social day will be held in
the ballroom of the Hotel Astor Friday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The first act
Of The Mountain Man" will be given;
also an act from Broadway musical
comedy and the fashion review. Spe-
cial attractions from the different
theaters are promised for this social
day, as it is the celebration of the
seventh anniversary of the Theater
Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-15
Rubinslein Dinner,
Tuesday Will Mark
35th Anniversary
Testimonial Banquet in Wal
dorf Grand Ballroom To
he Big Event: To Hold Re-
ception in Asior Gallery

ON Tuesday evening in the grand
ballroom of the Waldorf-Astor;a q
testimonial banquet will be given to
celebrate the thirty-hfth anniversary
OF the founding of the Rubinstein
club The officers and directors will
give this banquet in honor OF its
founder and musical director, William
Rogers Chapman. and its pres dent
Mrs William Rogers Chapman. The
entire hrst floor of the WaldorfAstoria
VIII be taken for this occasion and a
reception will be held in the Astor
Gallery, where the officers and direct
ors will receive with Mr.. and Mrs.
4 apman and the guests of honor.
Representative musical people from
the city, club managers, solo artists,
pres dents of other clubs and club
mem bers will De present. Following
the banquet there will be speeches
and an attractive musical program by
special soloists. after which there will
be dancing in the ballroom and Astor
Gallery.
All who have ever been memo oers of
the club and sung under Mr.. Chap
mans direction in other clubs will be
welcome Seats should be obtained at
once from Mrs. Alexander H. CandIish
chairman of arrangement care of the
Rubinstein Club, Waldorf Astoria.
No"inIilcc Oh arrangements, officers
and directors OF the club are Mrs.
William H. Amerman, Mrs. Alexander
t. Candish, Miss Mary Jordan Baker,
Mrs Walter G. Crump. Miss Helen Bar
fctt. Mrs. Henry II. Forbes. Mrs.
Charles &. Rraxmar. Mrs. J. w. He'd
den, Mrs. Emma Patterson. Mrs Gus
tave G.. Schick, Mrs. John Hudson
Storer, Mrs. Charles Terhune, Mrs.
Marshall o. Terry and Miss Ann s.
Wilson.
The third afternoon musicale Of the
club will be held on January 2t at
o'c'ock in tho Astor Gallery Of the
Waldorf The artists to be heard in
song recital will be Miss Phoebe Cros
by and Miss Mildred Bryars. Dancing
vii follow the close Of the recital |
Extra guests tickets may be obtained
m advance from Miss Mary Jordan
baker, ry-trcasurcr, 351 West |
l4th street, or at the door on the aft
crnooN of the recital
The Society Of Illinois Women will
meet on Thursday at the Waldorf. The
program prepared by the chairman
Mrs. William +. Hessel, will include
Erle Lee Bowcock in negro melodies
and stories; Judge ]. Harry Tiernan
an address; Anne Parker Miner ;n'
terror decorations with humorous inc;-
dents and Miss Griffith on book review