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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

Her graduation frock had been white.
with touch of pink, and a tender
smile curved her soft mouth as she
pictured the little bride in the far
away country walking beside her
earnest husband to church
| Anyway she will have one gown
to comfort her." thought Ruth, for
getting the hot hours of sewing and
planning. Il heard some one say
once that men always preferred silk
and, perhaps, Donald will think me
dowdy, but 1 couldn't let another girl
so to her new home without one nice
dress"
on Sunday Donald wingert looked
up anxiously as Ruth entered the
boarding house parlor. At sight of
the small figure in its rose-sprigged
gown, with its simple skirt and dainty
sash, his face frightened. Ruth, you
are prettier than ever. I was aim ost
afraid 70 take you out oneSunday for
was afraid you would wear some
+ fine silk gown that would scare me
away. / don't earn a large salary yet,
and 1 would want my w that is
he ran his finger nervously around his
collar, which was, apparently. de-
termfned to choke him. "Oh, well, I
hadn't meant to speak until I got you
to the park, but seeing you in that
same dress you wore when we both
graduated upset me-" He touched
the lingerie hat reverently. II like
those little flowers, they look exactly
like you"
Ruth's cheeks were softly flushed,
and if a tiny smile at his masculine
blindness as to the life of organdie
frocRs fingered on her wide, beautiful
mouth there was no amusement in the
girlish heart Only an immense con-
tent with life and with Donald in par
ticular.
Copyright. 1922. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22
observation-disclosures

Q. How should one proceed to trace the
war record of an ancestor who was in the
write? What Information is necessarily
L. L.
III The IIEso war Department par me- adyiSss you to
of the Adjutant Generals Office, war De
partment, Washington d. C., for Revolu-
tionary soldiers record while in service.
O. When was boOtlegging first known
in this country? c. A. G.
whisky and the government began with
the passage of the Alexander Hamilton
excise law in 1791 This led to the whisky
rebellion in i794, when it was demonstrated
that organized and public opposition to
the law was futile and such dfstillers be-
gan to resort to secrecy and evasion.
Q. How many car loads of potatoes are
used daily in the United States? n. w.
a. Approximately 1000 car loads of po-
O.. At what age do most people commit
suicide, and which sex has more suicides9
A. Professor Bailey of Yale has esti-
mated that in recent years seven males
and that the greatest number OF suicides
occur between the ages Of 80 and 90
A. Godfrey Chaucer is usually given
this title. lie was the first to use the
I.une stanza and 1o-syilable coupiet in
q. What is quenched steel2 D. F.
extreme. degree by plunging it in cold
water when red hot, is known as quenched
steel.
q. Who invented clocks? Fl. Il.
A Clocks, as distinguished from hour
glasses, sun dials, and the like, were in
vented ny William, abbot of Hirschau
who lived N the eleventh century.
(Any reader can get the answer to any
questions by writing The Topeka State
Journal Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin. Director, washington. d. c. This
offer applies strictly to information. The
Bureau cannot give advice on legal. medi.
cal, and financial matters 1t does not at
tempt to settle domestic troubles, nor 10
exhaustive research on any sub.
tect. Write your question plainly and
briefly. Give full name and address and
enclose two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct to tho
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22
Dinner Stories

Two negroes were lying behind 4
packing case on the docks at Brest
taking the labor out of the alleged
labor battalion Said one boastfuIly:
Boy, All comes FUN tough
breed. Nah ole man done cut his
nails wifi a ak an brash his teef VIII
a file"
Huh. amt so tough. Nah ole man
am a plumber, an twice a week he
done shave hisseif wifi a blow torch.''
A dismal old lady was depressing
her long-suffering husband with a
monologue on his funeral. and her
own epitaph. Hang it all, missus,' '
he expostulated. as she meandered on
about the length of their married life
and came to a hitch at the word "sur-
vive-" How do you know you will
survivor
81 have survived" she answered
coldly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

Claims against the war department
amounting to $4,000. 900. it is an
nounced, have been settled for S504.-
100000. This basis OF settlement av-
erages about 1876 cents on the dollar.
out of 30, 961 claims arising from war
contracts for munitions and supplies
26,216 have been settled; 5000 claim
ants were denied relief, and $3.50
claims were withdrawn. leaving but
- still unsettled on April 10. The
work OF adjusting these claims, which
had involved the employment of H.
600 persons. including so army Off
GERS, was conducted under the direc-
ton of the assistant secretary of war.
until March /. 1922. when it was so
nearly completed that it was trans
ferred to the office Of the Judge advo-
cate general OF the army At one
time in the operations OF the war
claims board. AZ local boards were sit
ting in different cities thruout the
country. but today a small force of
experts and officers is closing up the
few remaining claims. If all the peo-
pie individually could settle the claims
against them on account of the war
for 1876 cents on the dollar. they
would consider themselves fortunate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
The Park Ave. News

Gather. Too damp.


Weather. Too damp.
Spoarts. A chest Expansion contest
took place last Sattidday in Sid Hunts
back yard, Pubs Simkins winning it
by Expanding intches, and sints then
he's BIN going GROUND with his moth
ers tape mcclure in his pockit to prove
it to people.
Sissiety. Mr.. Sid Hunt had a berth
day party last Friday after suppir.
Amung the presents reserved by the
host being a SO cent pitchers glove
from Mr. Sam Cross, a Boy Scout
hatchit with site hicks from Mr..
Benny Potts, q nickel plated watch
from Mr. Leroy Shooster, and a mouth
organ from Mr.. Leroy Shooster, sip
posed to be new.
Pome by Skinny Martin
But Jest Suppose
If was a flee as big as me
I could jump 10 miles, WIZ,
But sutch is not my ambition
For I'm satisfied as it is.
Intristing Facks About Intristing
People. Sam Crosses baby sister
Udeen is crawling allreddy, Sam say
ing nobody tawt her espeshilly and
she jest seemed to pick it-up by her
self.
Bum Joak by Lew Davis. Wen Sid
Hunts fox terrier Teddy drinks a hole
pan full of waiter it certeny makes
him look swell.
Lost and Found. Nuthing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

On April % there will be unveiled
at Washington an equestrian statue
of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil war hero
and president. The unveilings cere-
monies. on the one hundredth amir
versary OF Grants birth, will be con-
Quoted at the request of the Grand
Army of the Republic and that organ
ization, with the Women's Relief
Corps, Will occupy the position of
honor. In its resolutions asking for
observance OF the occasion. the G. A.
r. gave as the purpose ito bring to
the attention of the people the great
lesson taught by Grants steadfast ad-
herence to his country's cause in the
time OF severest trial, and that all in
situations OF learning thruout the land
celebrate the notable event so that the
deep embodiment of General Grants
life, service and character in the
thought and conscience of his con-
temporaries may be fastened with
Transforming power upon the minds
OF the youth OF the present genera
ton. Grant was a great soldier.
Altho he was twice chosen president
his service as a soldier is what won
him his place in the high regard and
gratitude OF the American people. He
was not statesman, and never pre-
tended to be. He was not a business
man, as his business failure demon
strated- He was trained fighter and
as such he won his place in history
and the esteem of his fellow citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

aptly remarked. There's always
something"
Governor Cox, having come out
strong for the League of Nations, We
suggest that he be appointed chair
man of the committee to select suit
able stone, or other emblem, to mark
the spot at which the League was in
tered.
We do this on the theory that Gov
ernor Cox probably has a keener per
sonaI interest in such memento than
any other person who could be per-
suaded to act as chairman of such
commission. The governor lost tan
merry in that excavation.
We've had another pleasant Sunday
afternoon visiting with the boys You
have no idea how much nicer It is
just to visit round with the boys than
to spend the day digging thru the pa
pers in an effort to find something to
write.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

the nations of the world presumably
are too poor to wage war, is like
throwing it out OF the window. The
undeniable fact is that in the past ex-
pensive naval ornaments of the first
class have been superseded and rem
dered Anticipated in a few years by
new developments in ship and gun
designs.
There are the two sides of the stu
alton. Possibly next year. with the
election past. the navy Will stand a
better chance of securing the larger
personnel so earnestly desired by Of
ficers and other experts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22
IMPORTATION FOR ALL READERS OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

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formation bureau in the world.
This Service Bureau Is located in the
national capital. where Il Is in immediate
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1t can answer practically any question
you want to ask, butt can't give advice,
or make exhaustive research.
The war forced so many changes In the
daily life OF the American people that the
service OF this Information bureau Will be
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Keep in touch with your government at
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ways II YOUR wants are only made known.
The state Journal pays for this splendid
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ers NAV take advantage OF IL You are
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22
TAXES.

During the approaching campaign
for the election of state officers and
the lower house of the legislature,
probably there will be much discus
sion of the taxation problem, both on
the stump an. in the press. There
always is. These discussions never
are productive OF any practical re-
suits. Probably this year will be no
exception to the <ule.
Taxes are high and steadily are
growing higher. They will continue
to increase as long as the people elect
to the legislature men who will vote
for extravagant appropriations, made
extravagant largely by a system of
log rolling. Representatives in many
instances are chosen especially for
their ability TO get an appropriation
for an institution in which their con-
stituents are interested. Success in
getting such appropriation usually
hinges on their willingness to vote
for every other members pet appro-
priation. This situation is notorious
land cannot be disputed.
Still another source of increased
taxation is the continued process of
creating new offices and commissions.
In about nine cases out of ten these
offices and commissions are unneces-
sary, but are intended to provide Jobs
for the faithful workers of the party
that happens to be in power.
What can the people do? Under
existing conditions probably nothing.
If in the beginning the state had
adopted the policy of locating all pub
lie institutions at the state capital, the
taxpayers would have been saved mill
lions of dollars. Instead of having a
state university, state agricultural
college and three state normal schools.
all these concerns would have been
operated as one. with a saving in
money that hardly can be estimated.
Why should there be two asylums for
the insane? State institutions have
been widely scattered because they
were considered good town builders.
Probably none of the circumstances
set forth above can be altered, so the
only help remaining for the taxpayer
is to stop voting money for public
improvements, which of course few
persons are willing to do, and finally
~ OAAh6 dbtul a more equitable SyS-
tenn of taxation so that everybody will
more nearly pay his just proportion.
This could be done and is unobjection-
able except in the view of those who
benefit by the present system.
Taxpayers thruout the country
seem to be no better off tan those
in Kansas. Statisticians say that for
every family of five in Massachusetts,
the tax total averages S575, and in
New York state $685. a year. The
levied on q property in New
York City is now $50 more a family
than in 1914; in Chicago $40 more;
and in Philadelphia nearly 800 more.
1T is a notorious fact" saws a
writer in Leslie's. that those who
legislate for the people too often iE-
more sound business principles and
the public veal Too much politics
too much catering to special interests
and too much initiating of unneces-
sary public projects account for a |
vast deal of the present oppressive
levies."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

Those who are opposing the re-
appearance Of Fatty Arbuckle on the
screen seem to lose sight of the fact
that nobody can compel them to see
the picture. A refusal to patronize
the house showing Arbuclkle pictures
would quickly result in their with
drawaI. Just now, the fat comedian
is getting the best advertising he ever
had and it is not costing him a cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

Kansas has provided protection for
Of Wichita citizens placed their money
In a bank that was not operating I'M
der the guaranty law. The bank has
failed and the depositors stand to lose
all or a large part OF their deposits.
There seems to be no way to keep
some persons from losing their money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22
Dorothy Dix Tails


I OOCS II
There are those of us, for instance,
who are living beyond our means try
ing to keep up with people who have
more money than we have. We keep
automobiles that we cannot afford.
We live in more expensive houses than
our incomes justify. We spend too
much money on clothes, on amuse-
ments, on giving parties
We are always in debt. The. bill
| collector is always on our trail. We
are always harassed, anxious. ner-
vous. Our whole lives are a tissue
| of deceits, pretenses, lies, and we dare
not even think of the black future
| in which there may be sickness. or
misfortune, or old age for which we
have made no preparation.
Does it pay?
Is there any fun in running a motor
car when you are wondering where
the money is coming from to buy the
next gallon of gasoline? What pleas
ure is there in wearing good clothes
that you can't pay for, and of which
you have robbed the dressmaer or
tailor. just as much as il you had
stolen them out of their shops? What
satisfaction can there be in spending
your money on acquaintance who VIII
never darken your door when you can
no longer set up free food and drink
for them?
To live within your means brings
solid comfort, prosperity, a safe old
age, the respect of all who know you,
and genuine friends. To live beyond
your means, entails anxiety, the con-
tempt of worth while people, an even
tual smash, for the house of cards al
ways falls down. and poor, and de-
pendent old age.
Which Lays?
There are families who live in a
perpetual Wrangle. Neither husband
nor wife thinks it worth while to con-
troll his or her temper. or refrain from
ca wing hitter thing that
his or her lips. The man is suRly, and
grouchy, and fault-finding. The wom-
an nags, and frets, and whines. and
complains. and reproaches her hus-
band for not making as much money
as she wants to spend.
One wonders il the fun these cou-
pies get out of fighting pays them
for all they lose. One wonders if they
never count the cost of their RACES.
and il they think it worth while to
kill love for the pleasure of saying
bitter, cruel. taunting things to each
other.
married can make marriage a sue
cess. and a home that is a heaven on
earth. or they can make -n9rriage, and
home, places of torment. It's up to
them to decide which pays the best
There are men and women who let
their silly vanity and love of admira-
ton make them false to their hus-
bands and wives. Sometimes, they
are just idle flirtations. Sometimes.
they end in scandals that lead to the
divorce court.
Do a few thrills of passion, a little
spurious romance, a little knowledge
that one can still charm the opposite
sex, pay for the dishOnor of deceiving
the one who trusts you, the sordid-
ness of a double life, the breaking OF
a heart, and the wrecking of a homec
And the women who neglect their
children for society, or clubs, o.
parties. Does any pleasure they get
out of parties. or any public good
they may do pay for their own girls
and boys growing up into being hood
lums of the street?
Well may we ask ourselves about
our whole philosophy of life: Does
it pay?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

Despite the alleged inadequate
wages that the anthracite miners have
been receiving. it seems that large
numbers of them have saved enough
10 enable them to take vacation trips
10 Europe Nobody begrudges the
anthracite miner what he gets. but a
substantial reason for his demand for
n 20 per cent increase is not appar-
emit At least it can not be said that
he needs the money.
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Politics Concerned.

However, the majority II the men,
bers of congress are facing fights for
their seats in the elections this fall.
With the country demanding economy
and prosperity. it is but natural that
the personal situations of the men
who must vote for and against the
naval appropriation bill must be taken
into consideration. There is a feel
ing here that the country at large is
sick of war and of preparations for
war. and that it is a poor time to try
TO arouse interest in the future pro-
lection of the country. The average
citizen laughs at the idea OF any kind
OF trouble in the near future. and sees
no war clouds on the distant horizon.
He feels that money spent for milf
tary and naval purposes now, when
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-22

And so we intend to continue to
work the other side of the street. 1t
will cause US a lot of trouble. but the
fun we shall get out of it will more
than counterbalance the grief.
Anyhow, as Sam Merwin has so
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-17
AN ENJOYABLE PICNIC

A delightful picnic was given or
Saturday. at the Nevada Hot Springs
to the incoming freshmen. by the
Yerington High School freshmen. to
which all pupils OF the eight grade
in Mason Valley. were also invited
and very happy day was spent by
all.
The pupils we're accompanied by
Miss Lois Smythc. their class teacher
Miss Grace Fox. Miss Mcisse. Mrs
Mae Peterson and Mrs. Shirt, OF
Mason.
They left i'll nine cars about a. M.
and enjoyed lunch. swimming ane
dancing throughout the day, return
! ing i'll the evening.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-17
NARROW ESCAPE

A. Margaroli and family had mar
row escape last Sunday night when tn!
axle OF their car broke and the car
overturned OH the highway north
of town Mrs. Margaroli received a
few minor bruises, but otherwise the
father. mother and six children were
uninjurcd AS soon as Mr.. Margaroli
returned to town he placed his order
with the Nevada Garage for new
Studcbake which was delivered TO
him Monday morning.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-17
1t Costs You Nor e
to rot buildings than it
does to let paint save them

rHECk the costs. Compare
~ the prices of lumber and
paint. They will show you how
cxtravagant it is to allow build
ings to depreciate for lack of
paint.
And buildings do depreciate
rapidly unless they are painted
when they need to be. Paint
saves the lumber. 1t protects
your investment.
To enjoy the biggest saving in
painting, use the best paint 1t
spreads more easiiy--saves labor cost.
|, covers more surface per gallon than
cheap paint.
1t serves five or more years longer
than Cheap paint.
The best paint is most economical
because it is scientific in formula and
preparation. We have been making
best paints for 70 years.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-17
w. l.. Brown, Reno business man
came in OH Wednesday from Reno

L. Hcnshaw. spent "Wednesday an
ierington, On business from Reno.
.~-~~s~
George r. Pringlc, who has spent
the past years i'll Bolivia. South Am
erica, came il, last "Wednesday to visit
with friends in Ycrington, departing on
Monday for Boston, Massachusetts to
visit his mother. whom he has not
seen for twenty years. MIR. Pringle
was a former resident of Yerington,
being owner OF the Commercial hotel
at one time
Bernard koehcr, who has been at
tending the University of Nevada in
Reno. returned to his home in Mason
on Saturday, to spend few days with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Koehlcr. de-
parting again on Monday for Kcclcr
California. where he will be employed
Bert SALES. of East Walker. was !;
visitor in Ycrington Monday.
The local /. 9. O. i. Lodge
has taken charge of the rafting OF
one OF the large oil paintings by w
Bcrtram Hill. The picture. which is
4 splendid work OF art. may be seer
At the Frazier harocr shop. Chances
are selling for fifty cents apiece The
rattle is somewhat il, the nature o
a benefit as Mr.. Hill has been quit,
seriously i'll for some time and the Pre-.
cecds from the picture will enable hin
to get a fresh start
Thirteen fcrngton Youths wer,
| borught before District Attornc,
| Guild Monday morning by Chief O.
Police Kelly. The boys were charged
With the responsibility of rifling /;
warehouse i'll the rear OF the Ian
,uiding. Belonging to the kash
Harry. TaIcunl powder. three dozcl
bottles OF olives, several cans O
timed meats and number of pack.
ages of tea were among the articles
taken
The valuc OF the articles remaining
unrecovcred was paid, and no lega
action was taken against the youths.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-17
Granada Theatre
Program

SATURDAY..
The Spenders' and Permanent
Peace. \ Hodkingson Picture OF
intense interest
Admission 80 and l. cents.
SUNDAY
Mae Murray in The Gilded Lily,'
Also Paramount magazine.
admission, 50 and IS cents.
TUESDAY,
Max Under in Seven Years Bad
Luck, and one reel comedy. One OF
tho funniest pictures ever screened.
admission. SO and 10 cents.
WEDNESDAY,
Marie Provost in Partisan Scandal,
WINNERS OF the West and Lloyd
Comedy.
Admission, 80 and 10 cents.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-17
Reduced Rates
Low FARES TO THE
EAST

There will be on sale clicc-
tive May 25 to August 3lst,
final return limit Oct 3lst-
reduced round trip fares: