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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
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The Toledo Weekly Blade.

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| weekly newspaper printed in this coun-
try is the weekly TOLEDO BLADE. For
more than twenty years it has had cir
culation of 100000 to 100000 going regu-
larly into every state and territory in the
Union. From fifteen to twenty-five tons
of print paper is consumed each weeks
edition, and it is regularly mailed to
more than half the postofices in the
United states. It is peculiar fact that
the BLADE is the only weekly newspaper
published that has regular subscribers
in all parts of the United States. it is ed
tied with special reference to the wants
made to interest svry member of the fam
lily. Besides all the news of the world, it
has Serial and Short Stories, Wit and
Humor, Poetry, Campfire, Farm, Sunday
School Lessons, Young Folks. Poultry,
Puzzels, household, answers to corespon-
dents, ETC., etc. As special feature for
1893, Mr.. Robinson Locke, editor and
proprietor Of the BLADE, has just sailed
for japan, and will contribute series of
illustrated letters on the monners and
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
Teachers Meeting.

The Teachers association was called to
order by Prof. Laverty,
Miss Wooden read review of "Uncle
Toms Cabin"
Miss Mary Shepherd gave review of
"Thanatopsis."
Miss Lille Miller gave recitation
from Bryant, "The Melancholy Days are
Come"
Mr.. A. S. Peacock spoke on the affirma-
alive side on the question,
Resolved, "That Clay was Greater
Statesman than Webster"
Hudson Harlan spoke on the negative.
The class in literature was conducted
by Prof. Laverty, after which the associa-
ton adjourned to meet December II at
the court house.
CARRIE G. DAVIS,
Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
Heaviest Personal Property Tax
PAYERS

fay0rS.
The following is a list of the heaviest
personal property tax payers in Trego
county compiled from the county treas
urer's books for 1892:
NJ. H. johnson, $3.50; J. W. Altman,
S16.O5; G. G. Ridgway, 1885; Henry J.
Hille, 1888; William T. Brabb. SIS. 33;
w. R. Page, $26O5; w. E. Tilton, $500;
Frank B. Walker, SS2 IS; Badger Lum-
Der company, $26.s2; First National
bank, S352OO; Jones & Gibson, S3S 40;
Lee Monroe. S19.O5; John 81. March &
Co., S142.72; Marshall & Ufford, $7l. Is;
Henry Schultz, $62.O5; c. W. F. Street,
$6004; George [. Verbeck, $63.O9; 81. X.
Walker, S22.S3; F. W. Carpenter. $15.47;
A. J. Rice, $2O.63; Emery Cass, 1851;
L. A. Fisher, $34.67; A. L. Gleason,
S19.43; Union Pacific R. R., $5,s61.T;
Pullman Palace Car Co., $76.16.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

We'll, we had great many things to
be thankful for. We are thankful for
health; we are thankful that we are not
on the verge of any kind of ruin; thank
full that We live in the best nation on the
face of the globe and, above all, thankful
that we are residents of the state of
Kansas. Kansas will always be to us the
fairest spot on earth. If there is an
American citizen in all this Union who
has right to feel thankful and, we
might add, proud, it is the Kansan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
The Chicago Ledger.

Is twenty years old and has a circulsr
ton of 100000 copies q week. It is a
combined story and family paper, fully
up to the times in evry particular, and
handsomely illustrated. There ia q
Fashion Department. and also a Young
Peoples Department, either OF which
alone is worth the subscription price Of
$500 per year, 800 for six months, or so
cents for three months. Send for free
specimen copies and inducements for
clubs. Boys and girls everywhere are
making money selling the Ledger to reg
ular customers. Write for particulars
Address the publisher. W. d. Boyce. lib
lis, and lit Fifth avenue. Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

If you can't find consolation else
where, read your Bible. We have been
taking our medicine in this way during
the past week, and we find some very con-
soling sentences" He that goeth forth
weeping, sowing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again with rejoicing,
bringing his sheaves with him. "Qn 1896 }
sweeping may endure for season, but
JOY cometh in the morning" That will
be about the year of our Lord 1896.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Mrs. Lease says: "There is one
very peculiar feature about my candidacy
I have received hundreds of letters from
men, giving me encouragement but not
one from a woman. I am the only
woman who has ever been mentioned in
connection with place of this kind and
I naturally expected some encouragement
from members of my own sex. A letter
from Susan B. Anthony or Laura Jones,
for example, would not have been out OF
place. Single-handed and alone I have
done more for woman suffrage than they
have done in the last forty years."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
The Saturday Blade

Is the greatest newspaper wonder OF
the age. 1t is four years old and has q
circulation of over quarter Of q million
copies week. The latest sensations
and the most marvel 3us events are writ.
ten up in the best style and fully illustra-
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year, LOO for SIX months, or SO cents for
three months. Special inducements to
clubs. Boys everywhere are making
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Write for particulars. Address the pub
Usher, W. D. Boyce, 113, us and III Fifth
avenue Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The following is the report Of the
Pleasant Ridge school, district 35. for the
month ending November IL, 1892: Pupils
not absent during the month, Grace Hix.
son, Myrtle Hixson, Lizzie Musgrave
Those not tardy. GRACE Hixson, Myrtle
Ruppe, Zellah Ruppe. Average daily at.
tendance 1920. Total number enrolled
IL. Pupils averaging 80 or more in
scholarship, Ruth Hi1son, Lizzie Mus
grave, Walter Musgrave. Lille N. Mil
Ter, teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

DR.. Kidd, of Ellis. was arrested last
week and taken to Jail at Hays City to
await his preliminary examination for
the murder of girl in Ellis. For some
reason the Ellis county papers don't care
to publish much concerning the case
probably because they think it not proper
pending the examination. Not being
able to learn the facts from what we con-
slider reliable sources We also refrain from
further mention at this time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Although the extremely dry weather
has been unfavorable for blowing and
seeding, we believe that as much grain
has been sown IL this county as ever be.
fore. If the season had been favorable
the record would have surely been
broken for the the number of acres sown
in this county. Despite unfavorable
conditions seeding still continues and We
would not be surprised il the returns
next spring show an increased acreage
over that of 1892,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
"A great many sensational matte

"A great many sensational matters
originate in Garden City and the ques-
ton of removing the state capital will
not gain any favor by having been first
conceived by the fertile brain of resi-.
dent of the windy city on the line of the
Santa Fe. However, that fact shonld
not prevent due deliberation of an i'm
portsnt subject and, when it is disposed
of, the people down there will always
have the subjects of irrigation and arti-
fetal rain production upon which to
predicate something startling and, at The
same time, serve as an advertisement of
their village.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Female suffrage in Kansas, has de.
cidedly upward tendency just at present
Both the republican and peoples parties
are pledged to it by their platforms. The
populists in the West have always
favored universal suffrage. 1t certainly
looks as though there was another sur.
prise in store for the people Of Kansas
Woman suffrage with Mollie Lease its
chief exponent in the senate OF the United
States. We are getting used to political
surprises.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

"A few years since the Abilene Gazette
undertook tc remove the state capital
from Topeka and, by persistent effort,
succeeded in chrystalizing a sentiment in
western Kansas that was decidedly in
favor Of locating the state government
buildings elsewhere. Mass meetings were
called and much harmless rhetoric was
INDUCED in by those favorable to the
idea of removal. But like the army
that marched up the hill and then
marched back again, the excitement SUBJ
sided as suddenly as it was created and,
for several years, the matter has only
been recalled as Renaissance. But
history does repeat itself, sometimes, and
the old saying is partially verified in this
instance. The division of the state is now
before the people and with fair prospects
OF success owing to the fact that state
politics will be likely to exert an influence
whereas, heretofore, the only question for
consideration was that of the general well
fare of the state. There are only two
propositions to consider and politics
should be entirely eliminated in the dis
cussion of this all important question.
The greatest good for the entire state
should not be lost sight of by any citizen
of Kansas. Regardless of geographical
lines this should be the patriotic stand
point from which to render our decision.
But the people of western Kansas, as we'll
as those in thu eastern portion of the
state, will be inclined to favor the affirm
alive or negative of the proposition to di-
vide, according as it may appear to their
best interests. This is question that
should be studied carefully and deci-
sion rendered only after due deliberation.
The strongest argument that will be
urged against it will be the cost. New
state buildings will have to be erected
and great expenditures incurred. So far
as this argument is concerned there is but
little force to it. The citizens of western
Kansas would never realize that there
was any extra expense attached. In any
event the improvement is would be ours
and we would not be compelled to travel
800 or 400 miles to visit the capital at an
expense of 800 to 1926 for each trip made.
We will have more to say upon this ques-
ton if the present agitation continues
and there is probability of some action
being taken.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

1t has been about six years since
we have experienced anything like an old
fashioned blizzard in western Kansas.
We hope we may never experience anoth-
er one. At the same time it is altogether
probable and, like the thief in the night,
it will come when least expected. Farm
ers are liable to become a little careless
after passing through SO many winters
without severe storm and be unprepar-
ed to meet it If it does come, and great
loss of life and property may be the re-
suit. The prudent man will always be
ready to meet an emergency of that sort
by having plenty of feed and shelter.
Those who have never seen a blizzard
since their residence in Kansas had bet
ter take the advice of those who have and
be ready to meet them. II they never
come you will not be much out, and if
they do you will always feel grateful to
your friends for their timel, warning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

-Worthington's Illustrated Maya
zine published at Hartford, Conn, is a
new candidate for public favor the
initial number of which will bear date
January, 1893 On tee theory that there is
always room at the top is this magazine
published. It will be essentially home
magazine and its whole idea is centered
in the home; every detail, from leading
articles down to a rhyme for the child
too young to read for itself, will be
prepared with reference to home and
family life. Neither time, thought nor
expense viii be spared to establish
Worthington's Illustrated Magazine a.
an ideal home magazine. Annual sub
scription, $3.50; six months, $1.25;
single numbers, IS cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Democratic papers, Tor final proof
notices only, will not be SO numerous in
western Kansas during Cleveland's SEQ
ond administration as they were during
his first. In 1885 every county in west
ern Kansas had one or more democratic
papers, supported, almost entirely, from
the proceeds of final proof notices. A
large proportion Of the hcmesteaders
committed after six months and many Of
the administration papers carried from
100 to 200 final proof notices for months.
The great rush soon subsidized and since
that time there have not been many final
proofs made until within the last year or
two. These latter proofs have nearly all
been by those who have lived on their
lands the statutory period of five years.
Final proof must be made within seven
years from date of entry and as most Of
the entries were made in 1885 and 1886 it
follows that proofs have either been made
or will be made soon. OF course relin-
auishments are beng executed and new
entries made in many of the western
counties, but the law allowing homesteads
to be committed to cash entries in six
months, having been repealed, and fourteen
months residence required, there will be
but few cash entries, the claimant gener-
ally preferring to reside the full time on
his claim. Government land business,
including final proofs, contests and new
entries is necessarily limited and, if good
seasons continue, will be of short dura-
ton. Government land, in Kansas, will
soon be of the past. The first epoch
in the history of that portion of western
Kansas embraced within the limits OF the
Wa-Keeney land district has about
passed. From this time on our progress
and prosperity, though perhaps gradual,
will be more marked and certain. Those
who locate with us will be better pre-
pared to improve their lands and at the
same time add to the general prosperity.
The worst has been passed. The tide Is
now coming our way. The next decade,
with reasonable crop seasons, will wit
ness q marvellous change in this portion
of the great American desert. Those
who have stood by the country through
evil and good report, through drouths
and grasshoppers and crop failures gen.
orally will receive a well merited reward
for their pelsistency, devotion and 10y
atty to western Kansas. We do not be-
lieye that hard times will never more az
feet us, nor that seasons OF depression
and partial crop failures will never re-
turn. But We do believe that the worst
is past and that the trend is all in the d.
reotion OF increased prosperity and better
lines for western Kansas.
n -<~, -~nk a liam IN vOur farm 60Il
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Somebody ought to head off that d.
vision of the state joke. The editor OF
the Gazette was the discoverer of west.
ern Kansas, and we will not have wasted
in THE manner the very able articles we
used to write thirty years ago on the pos
sibilities OF that region. We register our
kick now. No such fabulous stories
we're ever told anywhere than we gave to
the world then concerning the east and
west streak known gas the Smoky Hill
route. 1t will be but few years until
Eastern Kansas is worn out, and the pro-
duchyeness of western Kansas will be re-
quired to hold up the averages per acre,
and the eastern, middle and western belt
nonsense will give way before the wise be-
ni6cence of providence in bringing that
region up to to the uses of man as needed.
Where would our wheat average be to-
day without western Kansas? Besides
the present limit OF the state is taxed to
its utmost already to provide for Office
holders and politicians without doubling
the number in this manner-Kansas City
(Kan.) Gazette.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Prof. and Mrs. Mckinley gave sn en-
tertainment at the court house last Sat
urday evening. consisting CT vocal and
instrumental music and lecture by the
Prof. on short methods OF solving prob
lens in arithmetic. After the exercises,
a class OF about IS members was formed
His shorter methods of solving certain
kinds of problems are certainly worth
adopting although they are not entirely
new,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

j. NJ. Rinker and children left the
first of the week for Buckton, Va, where
they will remain until next March. Mr..
Rinker will attend the inauguration of
Cleveland on the 4th of March and will
then make application for the Wa-Keeney
postoffice. He may bring it back with
him. In any event We wish for him a
pleasant visit "among the scenes of his
childhood"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

"A. w. Nutz, district clerk-elect. came
down from Collyer Wednesday to look al
his room in the court house and receive
congratulations of friends. Mr.. Nutz is
8 good musician and will endeavor to or
ganize a brass band in Wa-Keeney, We
are informed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

1t seems impossible to prevent prairie
fires notwithstanding the utmost precau-
tons that are taken, and the mysterious
part OF it is that their origin is seldom
discovered, except where communicated
by passing trains. A couple weeks since
very destructive fire occurred north OF
the Saline destroying thousands of acres
OF range besides feed. Last week great
portion OF Riverside township was burned
over and much damage was done. The
immediate results Of these fires are Al.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
Trego County Teachers Assocls-

Trego County Teachers Assocls-
ton.
The Trego County Teachers associa-
ton will meet in the court house in Wa
Keeney, December II, 1892, at 80 p. m.
Paper-Review of Miles Standishs
Courtship. 80. Miss Mary Hathaway
Paper-The Spanish Student. .....
...... Mr.. F. Bower.
Paper-A Comparison of Longfel-
lows Works With Bryant's Works
Miss Jessie Welch.
Recitation From Longfellow. .......
Miss Nellie Towne.
COMMITTEE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

j. L. Morton has new "ad" in this
paper which we invite everybody to read.
He has nice stock of goods, is pleasant
to do business with and is determined to
sell as low as possible. Try him once and
be convinced.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
The "Married for Money Compan,

The "Married for Money Company
we're greeted with an excellent house last
Wednesday evening. The orchestra was
excellent and one or two very pleasant
specialties we're introduced, but outside
of those the play was without merit and
much of the acting was insipid in the
extreme. We incline to the opinion that
they are amateurs and have only been
on the road a short time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The democrats of Ellinwood ordered
fifty kegs Of bertrand one hundred loaves
of rye bread with which to celebrate. We
can easily understand about the beer but
we can't see what they wanted with Sc
much bread.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
PRICE LIST.
Loin and Porter house Steak.

Home made bologna always on hand and
full line OF smoked meats, hams,
shoulders and breakfast bacon. run
my meat market the year round, do not
open up for little while when cattle are
cheap and close up when there is no
money in it. I do not propose to be
undersold, and I only advertise what I
keep for sale. Respectfully,
GEO BAKKR.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
Notice to Land Buyers.

I have placed With me for sale some 70
quarter sections of TFeeo county landu.
all good farming land and well located.
Some rare bargains in the lot. Most an
can be bought on good terms. Coma
and zee me If you mean business.
JAMES KHL1Y, Treasurers Oaice.
1913 Il Wa-Ksensy. Kaps,e,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The Wa-Keeney postoffice is worth
$500 year besides an appropriation for
clerk hire. The Hays City Office pays its
postmaster salary of $1,000, Ellis $1,000
Russell, $500, Ellsworth $500. There
is no better office on the line of the q. P.
west of Salina than Wa Keeney and only
one that pays so well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

&C. G. Ridgway, of Ogallah. wants to
buy about 5000 bushels of corn to fatten
his steers this winter. Trego county
farmers shipping corn fed beef will be
something unusual.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

ID. II. Henkel authorizes us to say
that he is not candidate for the Wa.
Keeney postotfice and further that he
will accept nothing from the coming
administration unless it would be mini.
ster to China. That only leaves thirteen
which will be very unlucky number to
about twelve of them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The Star Photograph company will
be in Wa-Keeney for short time in or.
der to advertise our work. We will make
cabinet photos for $1.5O to $500 pei
dozen for the next ten days. All work
guaranteed. Call and see samples OF
work. Remember our stay is limited
Star Photograph company.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26
Nj. FRANKIE WOODEN, Teacher.

S. G. Peacock, of near Sterling,
Kansas, visited here several days last
week and this. Mr.. Peacock formerly
resided in Trego county and was COM
missioner of the End district at the time
he left. He is well pleased with his new
location and we are pleased to learn that
he is doing we'll.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Second monthly report of school dis
trict No. 8: Number of days taught, 20;
number of pupils enrolled, 1S-boys 6,
girls z; average attendance, ~; names
of those neither absent or tardy, Stanley
Straw, Eddie Wagner and Willie Wag-
ner; visitors, none.
Nj. FRANKIE WOODEN, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

John L. Cook, of the Gore Comfy
Echo and c. E. Pierce register of deeds
for Cove county, were in Wa-Keeney
Friday night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The Union Pacific tax agent was in
town the first of the week. In speaking
of taxes he remarked that the tax on q
section of land was less in Cove county
than in any other county in the state !ex-
cept Trego, and that it was only about
one-third that of Logan.-Gove City Ga
zetke,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

-Ex- Governor G. W. Click says that
in four years the peoples party will con-
tain only cranks. This statement must
make the peoples party, which raked out
the democratic chestnuts, feel quite
amiable,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

j. NJ Rinker informs us that he has
purchased farm four miles east of Wa
Keeney and will occupy it after next
March.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

Sven Pearson, Of Glencoe, was in
Wa.Keeney last Monday as a witness
for Tim. Mahoney on his final proof.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The Ellis merchants closed their
places of business in order to attend the
revival meetings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-26

The children of our public shoots en-
joyed vacation on both Thursday and
Friday of this week.