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BARWICKS BUREAU.
1t Reveals Statistics Relative to Raj
storms In the Month of July.

1t Reveals Statistics Relative to Rain
storms In the Month of July.
The local Weather Bureau reports the
temperatures at 5 A. NJ. and P. NJ. yes
terday to have been 62o and To, respect
lively, while the highest and lowest
were 790 and 61o, with fresh southerly
winds and a partly clouded sky.
The barometrical readings at A. NJ. and
5 P. NJ. were 30.06 and 30.O3 inches. re-
spectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were S26 and $50,
and one year ago to-day 800 and $50.
There was a sprinkle of rain during
Wednesday night, but the amount was
not appreciable.
There are but six years in a record of
forty that show an appreciable precipita-
ton during July, and these years, with
the amount measured, were as follows:
July, 1853, .01 of an inch; July, 1860, IS
of an inch; July, 1861, SO of an inch;
July, 1866, .02 of an inch; July, 1873, .02
of an inch; July, 1876, .2l of an inch.
There was an inappreciable amount
(sprinkle) in July 1858, 1865, 1s70-74-77-79,
1880 8l-S2-S5 IS and 1891, showing eight.
cen years out of forty in which rain was
precipitated in July, both appreciable
and inappreciable in measurement.
So say the records of the United States
Weather Bureau.
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been referred to Gin uncomplimentary
terms in the past), and has lately been re-
vived.
The truth is that its officers and men
are the peers of those of any regiment in
the California National Guard, in intelli-
gence and gentlemanly conduct, and if
the Santa Cruzans feel toward the regi-
ment as has been represented (which is
doubted), it would be well to resent the
charge and give the place wide berth in
future encampmentS. 1t is not fair to
dub it "a hoodlum regiment'' because
two or three young men out of three hum
dred may be rather loud in their conduct.
Taps. will be raped out at 10 o'clock
each night, in order TO give the men
needed rest and quiet until reveille is
sounded, and the Officer of the Day will
make it lively for those who come strag-
CLING into camp after that hour.
The Santa Cruz people have not do
mated money to any regiment this year.
They furnish the ground, lights, water,
straw for bedding and hay for the horses
free of charge.
The tents will be pitched in about the
same position as last year, under the
shadow of the famous "Tripe HILL"
The Signal Corps will be expected to
do some good work while in camp, and
will be required to do guard duty also.
Captain Hall of Company G is laying
practice while in camp. CPS boys never
neglect an opportunity to perfect them
selves as sharpshooters.
Majors Ryan, Gett, Dillman, Colonel
Hubbard and Major John A. Sheehan
(retired) will probably spend the greater
portion of the week in the brigade head
quarters.
General Dickinson has sent an invita-
ton to the Fourth Brigade staff to visit
his camp, and kindly offered to set up
tents for their accommodation.
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RELIC OF THE FOURTH.
The Sad Fate of One of the Horrible
Prize Horses.

Prize Horses.
J. Harper, a junk dealer, was tried be-
fore jury in Justice of the Peace Henry's
Court yesterday on charge of cruelty to
animals.
Harper, who is quite an old man with
long patriarchial whiskers, was ac-
cused by the prosecution of exhibit
ing broken-down, lame, blind and
spawned old horse in the "hor-
rible" parade on the evening of the glori-
Gus Fourth, and of brutally beating it be-
cause it would not travel fast enough to
keep up with the parade. 1t was further
shown that the horse did the best he
could, but finally keeled over and died,
without finishing the parade.
Harper wore quite a sad expression
when he took the witness-stand. He
stated that he made horse trade several
weeks ago-exchanging two of his horses
for two other good ones and the deceased
one. He tried to fatten the latter, but
it was no use. Then he noticed an adj
vertisement in the newspapers to the
effect that the 'horribles' would give a
money prize to the person exhibiting the
poorest, sickest and most dilapidated nag
in the procession. Here was chance for
him to get even. He tried it, but the
horse succumbed before the prize judges
saw him. Harper was then out the prize
and the horse. He declared. however,
that he had not used whip or anything
else upon the animal. If he had. disso-
luton would only have taken place the
sooner.
The jury felt sorry for the old man. and
believing that the loss of his horse and
the prize together was enough punish
ment for him, acquitted him.
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All Sorts of Enterprises.

The following articles of incorporation
were filed in the Secretary of States s
Office yesterday:
Golden Shore Fruit Company of San
Francisco. Capital stock, SOC, Zoo. Di-
rectors-W. j. Lewis, n. j. Bird, r. B.
Bird, e. Stub and j. III. Barnard.
Pacific Field Sports" Publishing Com
pany of San Francisco. Capital stock.
$1,000. Directors-J. J. Corey, J. T..
Corey, j. NJ. Carroll, j. p. Beynolds and
G. w. Reynolds.
The MADEIRA Athletic Club. Capital
stock, 5000. Directors-Retum Roberts.
w. f. Baird, n. Rosenthal, J. w. Wat,
kins, w. c. Maze, L. A. Ripperday and
+. r. Brown.
California Land Distributing and Home
Association of San Francisco. Capital
stock, $500, 200. Directors-H. Rihhia-
white, a. q. Mcguire, A. H. Ten Brock.
j.: Study Leigh, d. j. Callahan, Louis
Thors and A. p, Stanton.
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The pioneer journal, which,
from early years in the history
OF the coast, has maintained
the FRONT RANK OF JOUR-
NALISM, having every news
facility with the San Francisco
leading 6ailies, and sustaininq
the fullest public confidence.
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svrun OF Fips.

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues of plants known TO be
most beneficial to the human system, acts
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
etlectually cleansing the system, dis
pelling colds and headaches, and curing
habitual constipation.
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THE
v VEEKLY UNION,
ON THE PACIFIC COAST.

Containing all the news OF the
Record-Union, has the largest
circulation OF any paper on the
Pacific Slope, its readers being
found in every town and ham
let,with q constantly increasing
list in the Eastern States and
Europe. Special atteution paid
to the publication Of truthful
statements Of the resources OF
California and the entire coast,
best methods Of agriculture,
fruit and vine growing.
The record-union., 1891-07-10

If you want anything in the musical line.
don't fail to try Hammers Music Store. No.
$50 street largest stock and lowest price.
sole agency Chickering & Sons Pianos.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
The Swedish Quartet.

One of the best evenings entertain.
ments ever furnished to Great Bend
audience was given Monday night by
the famous Swedish Quartet, assisted
by Miss Barden, a princess of elocu>
tionists. The quartet has never been
excelled by any singers before the
people of Great Bend; each voice
seemed to be made for the special pur-
pose of blending in harmony with its
three companions, and every solo,
quartet or trio was greeted with rounds
of applause. Everything in the entire
program was elevating and refined,
and persons who missed hearing these
celebrated people pissed0a great treat.
Miss Barden is undoubtedly the most
pleasing elocutionist we have ever
listened to; her voice is clear as a bell,
pronunciation distinct and dialect the
perfection of mimicry. Should we
ever be again favored with visit from
these sweet singers from Sweden, they
will receive larger audience, as they
justly deserved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Among our most valuable exchanges for this
year is the sOd Reliable Kansas Farmer pull lished
at Topeka, Kansas. 1t wac established twenty-eight
years ago and has survived all the hardshiPs incl
Gent to newspapers in the west. and is today not
only the pioneer agricultural journal Of the west,
but compares favoraby with the best farm journals
of the United Ststes in every way 1t is devoted
exclusively to the interest of the western farmer.
and every issue is well worth the small subscription
price of dollar per 1t is issued every week
on toned book paper, onieely trimmed end pasted
and contains from sixty-fo to eighty columns Ut
matter devoted to the discussions of the1arm, held,
orchard home circle and statecraft. The Kansas
Farmer is the recognized authority on western agri-
culture and eyery farmer Who desires to improve OF
prosper il his work, needs the paper.
It's special departments are Live Stock Husoandry,
Dairying Horticulture. Poultry aud Bees, Feter1-
nary. Home Circle and Young Folko The market
Reports are feature being specially prepared fai
reliableand accurate.
The alliance department. viii contain all ofsoaai
mater of the alliance, Grange Eand T. NJ "a A, as
wen as important State and national news OF the
s.Farmers Movement" Send for sample cory OF
the Kansas Farmer, Topeka Kansas.
we will fursish the Kansas Farmer and 8AnroH
6tdstr pu16caaf boeh fiiiGen one yen ID az.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
morning. After the general exercises

morning. After the general exercises
IN the chapel great box of valuable (?)
presents was brought forward and the
contents distributed by Messrs.. Smith
and Wyman. The. following presents
were received: Striker, deck of cards
baboOn in box, Smith, nigger doll one
inch long, cob pipe. monkey In a box;
Leahy, clothes brush. rubber doll;
Hempy, hairpins, handkerchief, rolling
pin; Winsor. fine t?l photograph;
Briggs; cake of soap. paper of pins;
Ross, toy man riding a mule; Mrs.
Stryker. hairpins and toy watch; Miss
Wilson, paper of hairpins. After hav-
ing acknowledged their Indebtedness to
the students for remembering them so
gratefully, the students, who could
laugh no longer, were glad to be dis
missed, feeling that they would never
forget that morning in Gen. Elk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
A Mother Gone.

Mrs. Anna M. Mayer, aged 70 years,
5 months and IL days, died at the resi-.
dence OF her son in Great Bend, Mon.
day evening, Dec. 29th, of pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Mayer was the mother Of
John o. and Geo. J. Mayer, OF this
CITY, and had been i'll but short time.
Her remains were shipped to South
Bend, Ind. on the evening of the
Both, funeral services being held that
afternoon. The relatives of the
departed one have the sincere sympa-
thy of our people. to whom they are
mostly strangers, having lived in Great
Bend but a short time.
.There seems a shadow on the day,
Her smile no longer cheers,
dimness the stars of night,
Like eyes that look through tears
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
College Notes.

By 90. [. Nohim.''
Miss Rose Sartin, of Cedar Vale. is
visiting her brother.
The students who went home for the
holidays have nearly all returned.
Profs. Stry&er and Hempy left Mon
day to attend the annual state teach
er's association at Topeka.
Miss Rose Dancy has accepted the
position of principal of the grammar
department in the Sedan city schools.
Messrs. S. E. Kirkpatrick and F. NJ.
Lutschg. two of last years students.
came down from their schools to visit
us during holidays.
Miss waiting and brother. also Prof.
WineOr have returned from Sumner.
Their report of the growing wheat crop
in the southern part of the state is very
fiattering.
Mr.. u. L. S. Bawersox, one of last
years students, arrived frop Republic
county, Sunday eve. His teaching a
short term of school prevented his
coming sooner.
Quite a number of .l1e students who
staid during holidays received large
baskets and boxes Of the best things
mother and sister could, bake. What
with these and what with the oysters
and other good things they bought they
had some very pleasant suppers, enjoy
ing themselves ALMOST as Wen as if they
had gone home.
The most langhable event Of the seas
lyon val IN stnIe iut s1e fsa1lty ftidss
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
win Receive.

From the Evening News we CLEAN
the following list of ladies who viii
keep open house today:
Mrs. Schermerhoan, assisted by Mes
DANES A. S. Allen, Daniel, Kelley,
Lightbody, Sanuels, iced and Carr,
Misses Ola Brinkman, Rhoda Allen
and Carrie Lightbody.
Mrs. Pleger, assisted by mesdames
Shaw, E. w. Moses. Wapnant and
Geo. Luttrell, Misses Alice Wood,
Vida Shaw, Florence Poole and Bessie
Chamberlin.
Mrs. Lightfoot. assisted by Mes
DANES Moss, Smith and Osmond,
Misses Carolyn and Roberta Osmond
Elise Moss and Madge Smith.
Mrs. E. r. Moses, assisted by Mes
danes Townsley, Heller. Wilmer, G
w. Nimocks, Castle and Cornell,
Misses Mcdonald. Wilmer. Phelps,
Wallace, Frost, Blanche and Retire
NimOcks
Mrs q N Moses, assisted by Mes.
danes Turner, Will Harper. Winstead
F. B. Patterson. Galley and Stryker.
Misses Reynolds, Cobun, Bolinger,
Jennie and Nettie Turner.
Miss Florence Gilmore, assisted by
Misses Dalziel, Clement Katie Nc
Dowell, Whitcomb, Dodge, Mary Nc
DowelI, Kewen, Dawson and Chap
man, Mesdames Anna Welch, Lulu
Sturgis and. Dilla Fosburg.
The weather promises to be fine, and
there will probably be large number
of callers out
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
WeddiRg BELLS.

At the brides residence, Dec %,
1890, Mr.. w. A. Strong and Miss
Cora A. Dawley were united in holy
matrimony, Rev Breed, of that place,
Jewell City, conducting the ceremr-
MES.
Mr.. w. A. Strong is former resi-
dent of Barton county and for about
eight years he was Unidentified as one
Of Barton's best teachers. The bride
is handsome and accomplished young
lady of Jewell City. As a teacher she
has won an enviahle reputation. Only
few Of the most intimate friends were
prese6t at the nuptials. Below are
enumerated some of the neat wedding
presents:
Set of silver knives and forks, Mrs.
G. HI. Adams.
Set of silver spoons, J. L. Roberts, of
Barton county.
Sewing machine, Mr.. C. III. Adams.
Set Of silver spoons, w. A. Hamilton,
of Barton county.
Butter knife and sugar spoon, Mrs.
E. L. Hamilton, of Barton county.
Fancy Lamp, David Meeker.
Wall ornament, Mrs. Breed
China cup and saucer, Miss Dora
Dawley.
Fancy ink sta nd and gold pen, bride
to groom.
Breast pin and set of ferns, groom to
bride.
After enjoying a hearty repast and
short social chat the happy couple
took their departure for Vleits, Mar
shall county, where Mr.. Strong is en-
gagged in the service of Mo. p. r. q.
We extend our best wishes to Mr..
Strong and bis bride, and should il
ever be convenient for them to call on
Barton county friends, we assure them
that they will be heartily welcomed.
! j. Nj. Riiger and his brother-in-
law, 6 p Jack, of near Clafiin,
favored this Office With a social call
tFSnday 81 this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
viii Close at Six.

We, the undersigned, merchants of
Great Bend, do hereby agree aud
pledge ourselves to close our respective
places of business at six o'clock p. M,
Saturdays excepted. This agreement
to take effect Jan. LIST, 81 and to con.
tinue until March Is, 81.
Z. S. & w. Co.,
Leo. w. RosENFELD,
WV. FRIEND,
HACKER Bros.
Il. Caro-.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

You can get handsome, almost
ife size photograph of yourself, done
in crayon, and we'll framed, by buy
ing goods of Marcus Friend, in the Fail
block, two doors east of the postofice
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

A recent convert to the Methodist
faith. young man who has professed
religion and wants to make amends for
past wrong doings, Is anxious to know
the whereabouts of "John Foster"
whom he, the convert, owes for labor
performed and whom he desires to pay
as fast as he can. IF "John Foster"
will call at this Office he may be able
to learn something to his advantage
May the good work 60 on.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

For wines and WHISTLES, the purest
article and full measure, for the holi.
days, send to the Kansas City Imports
ing Company, NJ. 213 west 9th st.,
Kansas CITY, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

A protracted meeting has been con-
Quoted at Dist. 40, Clarence township,
for some time, and We understand a
great deal of interest is being mani
tested
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

The DEMOCRAT starts in the new
year with over two hundred more sub
scribers than it had on Jan. l. 1890.
All of which goes to show that the
paper is appreciated by its readers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
Alfalfa a Paving Oron.

Mr.. Hart. two miles south of Great
Bend, threshed this year seventeen
bushels of alfalfa seed off a piece Of
ground that measured four rods less
than one acre; this was the first crop,
cut some time in June. This is, we
believe. the largest crop of seed from
an acre that we have ever heard of, and
we would like to inquire who in Kansas
or Colorado can beat this? Allowing
that tie crop of hay taken from the
same piece of ground, after the seed
crop was cut. paid all expenses; this
would then leave a net profit of SS5,
estimating tue seed to be worth SIS a
bushel, which is about the usual selling
price.
Now in all the light of this what is
the matter, that the farmers do not
SOW more of this crop? Alfalfa has
proven a success on the bottom lands
without irrigation. In alfalfa districts
every acre of land we'll set in it, is con-
sidered worth one hundred dollars, be-
cause it will pay interest and taxes on
that amount. Let the farmers of this
county, who are faverably situated,
give this matter a careful consideration
and We think that they will agree with
US, that it is one of the coming money
crops.
Alfalfa hay makes good feed and all
kinds of farm stock thrive on it, and
keep in good condition without the aid
of grain. The requirements to success
are a deep rich soil, good seed bed
and thirty pounds of seed to the acre,
sowed in April, but does sometimes do
sown about the first of September
Thick seeding is essential, so as to keep
the ground shaded and thus prevent
the sun from drying out the ground.
We would like for those of our farmers
who raise alfalfa to give their expert
ence to their brother farmers through
the columns of the DEMOCRAT, as this
is a subject. of considerable Importance
and one that would interest nearly all
of our readers. $50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

j. A. Purviance, OF Buffalo town
ship, who has been confined to his
house from an Injury received in a
runaway, is slowly recovering, and
able to move alb nut little.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

A daughter of M. Belcher, living
south of the river, fell and broke a
leg, last Monday. She is girl about
thirteen years old, -and NO serious
results are anticipated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

on Dec. 23rd 1890. ladies pocket
book or port-monie; the finder will be
suitably rewarded. by leaving the same
af this Office or DR.. Whites Office.
9 Ma. wnhr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

E. p. Smith, formerly of this city,
bu1 now with the Santa Fe road at
Arkansas City, was up to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. NJ. Smith.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

"Come now, and get ready for bed, u
said the wife of a second ward poll
tician of considerable prominence to
her little girl the other evening; ''don't
you know what mamma has always
told you, if you aren't a good little
girl you can't go to heaven" 81
don't want to go to heaven" said the
little girl, 81 want to go where papa
goes"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Prof. Wm. Reece left on Monday
last to take charge Of the E,nporia
schools. He will attend the educa-
tional meeting at Topeka the first Of
the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Probate Judge elect Brewer called
on the DEMOCRAT Wednesday and had
bis address changed to Great Bend.
He is living in the A. G. Moses resi-
dence, west Forest avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Mrs. Star, Of Scott City, neither of
Mrs. Theo. Item, has been spending
the holidays with her daughter in this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

". w. Stewards and wife, OF Union
township, attended the Swedish Quar-
tet Concert, MondaY right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01
Money to Loan.

On city real estale-on five and eight
years time, at a low rate of Interest by
ID. B PALMER.
Ofice room 8, Allen- Hubbard block.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Starting On a new year it j. Well to
accept this teaching from Emerson:
"Write on your heart that every day
is the best day in the year. No man
has learned anything rightly until he
knows that every day is doomsday.'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Among the callers. last Saturday,
to renew their subscriptions to the
DEMOCRAT for 1881, we're Mr.. James
WINS, of Buffalo township, and Henry
Hagen, of Comanche. Mr.. WINS gets
the Kansas Farmer with his DEMO
Graf.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

FLOODED BULBS. j have one two
year-old and one yeerling Holstein
bull, full blood, for sale cheap if
bought soon. Address me at Great
Bend, or see stock one mile north of
town. FRANK DoRAN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

We would like to tell you who wers
the lucky ones to draw prizes at the
various drawings on Christmas eve. :,
bat as it would be unlawful to do 80,
and we are lawab;ding citizen, being
a democrat, we will have to suppress
all information of that kind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Billie Dee, with Moses Bros, at
Olmitz, was in the city during the
HOLIDAYS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

An old lady went into the St. Louis
store the other day and addressing hers
self to Ernest Bolinger, said: "Have
you felt slippers, young man?'
"Many a time," replied Ernest, who
don't have to look back very far
to recall the times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

D. G. Luse an.s family, of ehis city,
are spending the holidays with Mrs.
Luse's parents, at Galva Kansas. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

STATE OF KANSAS. COUNTY BARTON,
/, c. NJ. Wickwire, Cashier Of the above-Bamed
bank, do solemnly swear that thesabove statement
Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
C. NJ WICKwIRE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day
of Decemte 1890
G. l. CHAPMAN, Notary Public.
Correct-Attet Com. expires Oct 10, '92.
l-...l + $As + f h { sas- Directors
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Elmer Dawson is bone from o aour
OF the southern states ia the i9tarests
Of the Walnut Greek Millse
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

The latest fad in Great Bend is to
get converted and join the Methodist
church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

The city council purchased hand
some shirts and caps for the fire boys,
those entitled to them. The boys are
arranging to get out and give an
exhibition drill, and show their "new
clothes" of whicho they are justly
proud.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Let us hear from some of the gentle
men who have been raising alfalfa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-01

Julius Wedding, of Topeka a college
chum of Chas. Y. Brinkman, is spend.
ing New Years with him in Great
Po,,I