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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
Culling Sheep.

AS a general custom fall is the
time to Gull out your flocks and dis
pose of those that have not been prof.
liable to winter over, but each re-
curing spring reminds me of the folly
of this management. All fiocks should
be culled twice year, spring and
fall. In the spring at shearing time
all sheep have too small a fleece and
all black fleeced ones should be thrown
out Some may say that many of the
small fieeced ones will round to by
fall and will look as we'll as many
others In many cases this is true,
but only misleading, for the coming
winter will only be too severe for the
weak constitutional sheep, and you
will again get a small fleece if the
sheep does not die. Grade out your
sheep in spring and fall and fit them
to sell and then don't do as many
have done, when they look we'll re-
fuse to sell and 60 to breeding again.
The ideas Of some men ale strange.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
Kicking Cows.

The cure of kicking cow best
applied to the person who milks her.
The act of drawing away the milk
from a full udder If carefully done is
not harmful but rather pleasurable.
For this reason if young cow kicks
it is usually the fault of the person
who milks her. Always in beginning
the milking OF young cow moisten
the teats and for the beginning at
least milk slowly and as much as pos
sible in the way a calf would suck
No cow would kick her calf while it
is sucking. Yet the calf often in.
lures sore teat worse than any
mixer would dare do.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
He Wanted the Dinners,

Little Boy-Papa, may study elo
cution?
Proud Papa-Indeed you may, my
boy, IL you wish. You desire to be-
come great orator, don't you?
Eyes, that's it."
'And some day, perhaps, have your
voice ringing through the halls of
Congress?"
81 shouldn't care for that want
TO be an after-dinner speaker"
''Ah, you are ambitious for social
distinction, then?"
mo, I want the dinners Good
News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16

turbulent, riotous law-breaking people.
O. What is the effect OF such an adj
yertisement of the state?
A. The effect is to shut OF immlgrs-
ton, destroy our credit, run down the
prices of our land and lessen all QUIZ
cash values.
o. What should be done to men VINO
treat our state in this manner?
A. Mildly speaking they should De
invited to return to Iowa, Colorado and
the other states from which they have
tramped To Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
Cheese as Food,

Edward Atkinson is noted for the
practical turn of his mind in the use
OF figures. He seems to possess the
faculty, above all other statisticians
in the country, Of picking out from a
mass of figures their practical teach
ingS There Is no more reliable au.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
HOME AND THE FARM.
A DEPARTMENT MADE UP FOR
OUR RURAL FRIENDS.

The Price of Wheat May BE Doubled by
Converting 1t Into POrk-Protecting Work
Horses from FIies-Bees In winter-Kick-
ing Cows, Etc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16

GAMBLING is doing a great deal to
bring most Of the outdoor sports into
disrepute.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
Bees In Winter.

The notion that the colder the
winter is the less honey bees use, is a
myth Bees do not hibernate. 1t is
true that bees In the winter become
apparently dormant and remain in
active, but at the same time they
must have certain degree Of animal
heat and must use honey as fuel to
produce it. The colder the weather
the more fuel will be used, as is the
case ia every well regulated family.
The solution OF the winter problem
Is the great desideratum of every bee
keeper. Whoever can successfully
carry over his bees during the winter
months has become master of the
business The management of the
other departments of beekeeping are
almost reduced to a science. What
makes the winter problem so difficult
of solution is the multitude of con-
siderations that enter into it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
Feed Wheat to Hogs.

A, B Stickney Of st. Paul, thinks
that the low price of wheat and the
tendency to still lower prices, seems
to present an opportune time TO call
the attention Of the farmers Of the
wheat districts to the high price of
hogs. At the present prices Of
hogs recent experiments seems to
demonstrate that by fattening hogs
on wheat, the farmer may realize
more than 81 per bushel for his wheat,
now worth at the farm 40 to so cents
at present prices, the largest car load
of wheat Il, 900 bushels) in st. Paul,
is worth only about $500, while car
load of hogs Of the same weight co.
900 pounds) would be worth So $50.
The hog natures at the age Of six to
nine months. Hence If it is true
that so cent wheat when turned into
pork becomes worth more than 81 a
bushel, the business of raising hogs
by the wheat farmer promises large
profits and quick returns
Now let US see what evidence there
is upon the value Of wheat, for fatten-
ing hogs. Upon this point the fol-
lowing statement has been made: A
farmer in one Of the best corn and
wheat counties in Central Illinois
was so reluctant the past season to
sell his wheat at the prevailing prices
that he thought he would convert it
into pork. He was greatly pleased at
the result. He had 1900 worth Of
hogs, and fattened them almost on
wheat, using a little corn. His
method was to soak the wheat in
warm water twenty-four hours before
feeding. In cold weather he let the
water come to boil in the kettle
and then poured in the wheat and
put out the fire. When it cooled it
was soaked enough and ready to feed.
which he did Immediately He
weighed the hogs before commencing
to feed and kept strict account of
the weights of all grain fed, also fig
ured the corn at 35 cents and the fat
hogs at Al cents Said he, "the wheat
just brought me $1.0l per bushel.
From this statement it would seem
that wheat is worth SI.01 per bushel
to feed when hogs are worth Al cents
per pound. The present price of hogs
in St Paul market is 5. 6 cents, which
on the above basis would make wheat
worth S1.25 per bushel. The writer
is informed that during the last few
months, twenty-four full car loads of
fat hogs have been sold at the south
st. Paul market, which were raised
in Northern Dakota and fattened en-
tirely on wheat sometimes fed in the
manner pointed out by the Illinois
farmer and sometimes converted into
a rude graham -four" before feeding.
The unanimous testimony OF the rails
ers has been to the effect that by
feeding it they had realized over 81
per bushel for their wheat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16
Protecting Work Horses from Flies.

During the summer and autumn
months when flies are most numer-
GUS the work horses, unless thor
oughly protected, expend nearly as
much strength in fighting the flies as
they do in actual farm labor. OF
course some horses are more sensitive
to flies than others, and many serious
accidents to both man and beast have
resulted from horses becoming tangled
in the harness in their frantic en-
deavors to rid themselves of the lit
tie black pests. The best protection
is fly sheets made Of some thin. strong
fabric. They should reach below the
traces on each side when blowing,
and should be made in two parts, the
first extending from the collar back
ward, while the second should cover
the neck, being secured with strings
at the throat and near the collar To
guard against the bot fly tie a large
tasSel of cord to the center of the
throat strap under the neck, and Sc
cure several strings Of leather or Irvine
to the maritingaIe, letting them ex-
tend down the knees between the
forelegS. The constant swinging
movement Of the tassel and strings
prevents the fly from stinging or de-
posting eggs While on the road a
course net of leather or cord will be
sufficient, especially IL the horse
moves on trot. If the legs of
horses be washed in water in which
tansy leaves have been boiled, flies
will avoid all such portions for sew
eral days thereafter. The large black
and green horse flies alight on the
abdomen of horses, and this part is
protected easily by the use of tansy
wash, which is very readily applied.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-16

|
Horticultural society held its monthly
meeting at the place of E. Marble about
five miles northeast of the city. The
meeting proved to be very interesting
and profitable one, in many particulars.
The subject of grape culture in Kansas
was up for discussion, @. A. Sexton,
Thomas Buchanan, the editor of the
Kansas Farmer, and others were heard
in the discussion. It seemed to be the
sense of many that grape culture in this
state could be made more paying bus
mess than it now is, by pressing the
grape and bottling the juice to keep it
sweet. This was advocated by Mr..
Sexton. In this way grapes could be
made to yield from to cents per
pound instead of 2 or cents. There
were about 200 of Shawnee county's pro-
gressive farmers and business men pres
emit. A good dinner was served, and
the discussion took place in the after
noon.
f. Wellhouse, superintendent of the
Kansas horticultural exhibit at the
worlds fair has shipped to Chicago
twenty-six barrels of apples and pears,
twenty five boxes OF peaches and plums,
and seventy one boxes of grapes. All Of
the fruit is good and some of it the very
finest ever grown in the state. The best
apples came from Shawnee county. G..
G. Bracket, secretary Of the State Hor-
ticultural society, says Kansas win make
an exhibition Of fruits at Chicago, that
viii astonish the visitors to the Worlds
Fair SKansas Week"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01
CHAPTER TX.

A REBUFF AND AN INTERRUPTED PROPOSAL.
The morning following the arrival Of
Colonel Graham, post-rider," as
official messengers were then called,
arrived al Sag Harbor with q dispatch
for Captain Ralph Denham of the cruis-
er, Sea Hawk.
The courier found Ralph at Squire
Condit's, talking to the old gentleman,
while Valentine Dayton and Ellen could
be seen in an uncovered summer house,
pretending to be interested in the make
Of curious feather fan, which he had
brought her from Tampico
Veil, Ralph, my boy" said the
Squire, when Denham had finished read
ing the message, what is it2"
Il am ordered to New York, replied
Ralph. But as have five days from
now in which to report, I need not start
for forty eight hours"
Il declare, said the old gentleman,
adjusting his wig, as If he feared the
surprise would force 1t off, "this is de-
cidedly startling and unexpected.
Sailors and soldiers should never be
surprised.
"But has the Governor given hint as
10 why ne WanCS you!
Yes; there is rumor that one Of the
officers in command Of ship-the Adj
venture Galley-itted out by this prov
ince, as you will remember, has turned
pirate"
"And the captai7?"
us one William Kidd, who came from
London and took command Of the vessel
in Bermuda.
What do you think of it2"
Il dislike, replied Ralph, ito think
evil Of brother officer, unless the evil
dence is very strong, and in these days
Of false rumor am not inclined to credit
it. Yet, with the successful example OF
Morgan before him, who was knighted
for some service done the crown while
he commanded pirate fleet, the defec-
ton Of Kidd is possible, for to a man
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

OF rheumatism, and further attacks may DO
ure are taken, and there be no hereditary pre-
disposition. Unfortunately, people who ulti-
mately become chronic sufferers too often
neglect the trihing twinges and premonitory
stiffness which herald the advent OF this ago
nizing malady. Among the diseases for which
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has been found
eficacious this Is one, and the medicine being
perfectly safe, IL is certainly to be preferre TO
drugs used for its cure, which are frequently
useless and nothing more or less than poison.
GUS. The substitution OF this pleasant and
pure blood depurent for medicines inimical to
life in slight overdose, is measure which
may fifty be urged upon persons who desire 70
obtain relief safely, or who have failed 10 Cd
tain It from the numerous pseudo remedies for
this disease In the market.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
to cure 1t you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. II was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians In this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed OF the
best tonlcs known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination Of
the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists price 75c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

THERE are edible lichens in parts
of Asia which, when quite small, are
sometimes snatched up by the winds
and borne away by air currents. They
even absorb moisture from the clouds,
and sometimes grow to the size of
walnuts by the time their air journey
is over and they fall to the ground,
far from the places Of their birth,
and are sometimes scattered over
tracts of desert. These plants yield
an agreeable food. The mama on
which the Hebrews fed in their wan
derings was probably nothing but
showers of these edible lichens. lg-
norant people quite naturally sup
pose that such food falls from heaven.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Shiyoring Visitor Cat tho Midway Plais-
ance); Ny friend, in how many languages
can you swearY Foreign Villagers Seek.
Shivering Visitor thandinR him silver
dollar; Win you kindly occupy yourself for
the next Ave minutes IN trying to express my
opinion about this weather.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

"That must have required considerable
preliminary practice" said the tenderfoot,
as Blizzard Bill shot the ashes from the cigar
his partner was smoking ut o distance Of 40
feet "Practice !" said William. al should
Cinnamon learnin' that there trick"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Tramp, Say, mister, don't you want to
give me something TO dop Merchants You
nonsense what can you do that would DO OF
tho least value to me2 Tramp' Well, I'd
move on for dime.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Old Lady; Don't you ever feel sick gong
up and down in this elevator all dayp Ele-
vator Boy: Yes'm. as II tho motion of go
ing down." NOM" 'The motion OF go
ing upY" "No'm." "What is it thenP"
"Ihe questions"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

COMPARED with many animal crea-
tions, mans physical strength is by
no means great. An ordinary man
has about all he can do to move a
weight Of forty pounds placed hori-
zontally, while the mole cricket easily
moves 400 times its own weight, or
exhibits a thousand times the strength
of man in proportion to its weight.
Had a man such strength in proper
tion to his weight he could pull up
trees by the roots and push over
brick buildings, and had he the agil-
ity of a flea he could jump half 9
mile and over the water tower at the
same time without an effort
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

In the measurement Of minute
forms only visible by means Of the
microscope, the delicacy of the mi
crometers small measures) is remark
able. Some Of them are so con-
structed as to accurately measure a
length so small as one two hundred
thousandth part of an inch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

She; So she married that bald-headed old
scNmpl Why, / heard that he had been
black balled at every club in town. He;
That's why he married for home.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

George; should certainly have proposed
TO Ethel last night but for the fact that she
showed her hand. jack What did you ais
Govern George; That she rlready wore an
engagement ring.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Mother; Didn't say I'd whip you II you
put another Rubber button on tho stoyep
William; TRin't me, ma. It's pa smoking
one Of the cigars you bought him for his
birthday,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

"You are the first girl Mabel, to whom /
ever breathed word Of love-" ''What were
you afraid of with the others? Breach of
pFomise?'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

The Voice from the Telephone; Is thil
Mr.. TlttersY Filters; Yes who are your The
Voice from the telephone (sweetly); You
flancee, love, filters Er-can't you DO I
little more eXpicitY
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Mrs. Quicklippe (furioso): | have no
words to express my indignation at your
conduct. Mr.. Quicklippe with a sigh Of re-
ief) Well, there's one gratifying feature of
the situation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

of the MICHIGAN CENTRAL, ''The Niagara
Falls Route" are unrivalIed in their variety,
picturesqueness and comfort, embracing tho
best routes to Petoskey Mackinac Island and
Michigan resorts, Niagara Falls, Thousand
Islands and the st. Lawrence river, the Ad-
riondacks, Green and White Mountains,
Canadian Lakes and the New England Sea
Coast.
A copy will he sent upon application to
II. II. MANLEY,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

In the Stable.-'Look here, won't have
things done sol Do you think am fool?''
akin yer pardon, FOR, Oh can't say--Oi only
come Yesterday"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

81 understand how il is that llsh an brain
is supposed to 40 together" said Uncle ST.
las, after some thought. "What is the rea-
sonW at takes heap of mental exercise
ter get up the stories they tell about ketchin'
ION, -
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

A Conflict of Authorities. Grace Ingle
Have you decided yet whether you shall nc
cept Mr.. LyonOnoifH Mary Mainso; Moo.
Bradstreet says may but Dun says !
mustn't.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Collector: Mr.. rrager, will you sub
scribe toward the dec Grafton Of the soldiers
gravesS Mr.. TRACER; No, sir; the men
whose graves want to decorate amt dead
vat
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

She should think bicyclists would cit uu
up straight when they are riding. Why is Il
they lean so far forwardP He: Because they
are on pleasure bent
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

"How are you able TO tell that he 10 tho
lion of the eveningp" because he has such
beastly manners"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

~ will now attend TO this writ of attach
mont" said the young man who was COM
posing love. letter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Teacher lin physiology class Now, John
n.y. how many senses have your Johnny
very prompHy): Five. Correct. Now
what are they?" "All pennies"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

"Dixon says their cook is an angel" IFS
il because she keeps dinner until he eomes?''
mo; she lighted the fire with coal oil, poor
thing"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Unkind Ho (exhibiting sketch)i IT'S tho
best thing ever did. She (sympathetically)
Oh we'll, you mustn't lot that discourage
you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

euro Constipation and DyspepsIas
DR.. Shops Restorative Nerve Pills sent free
with Medical Book to prove merit for &c stamp.
Druggists,2hc DIR. SHooP. Box w. Racine Wis
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Wife; have just boon TO the dentists
and had tooth drawn. Husband (heaVing
a sigh; Lucky TOOTH 1t is now beyond
the reach of your tongue.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

man should always tell the truth il he
says anything at all, but there are times
when ii is advisable to keep dead still.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Townley; Aren't the heavy dews out in
the suburbs annoying? Rushcus: Oh, no,
get used to them. belong to so many Sc
cret societies, you know.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Fizzletop; Miss Bangs Is outp That's
strange; / sent her note saying would
call this afternoon. Servant, Yes, sir; she's
Just got IL sir
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

falls to benefit or cure, you have your money
back
IT'S the only guaranteed remedy for every
disease caused by disordered liver or Inn
pure blood. Dyspepsia, Biliousnoss, the
most stubborn Skin, Scalp and Scrofulos
affections, even Consumption or Lung
scrofula) in its earlies stages, all arc cured
by it.
1t purifes and enriches the blood, rousea
evory organ into healthful action, and re-
stores strength and vlgor. In building up
both flesh and strength Of pale, puny, Scrof-
ulous children, or to invigorate and braca
up tho system after Grippe" pneumonia,
fevers and other prostrating acute diseases,
nothing can equal the discovery
You pay only for tho good you got
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Bacon; SO, you have been up TO Niagara
FallsP Did you hear tho mighty roar OF the
c0taractp Egborti No. l had my wife with mo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

"Well, Johnnie, are you able TO keep your
place in your clasp Johnnie eyes, sir;
began at the foot and there's not single
boy been able to take 1t from me"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Dick Hicks; You're not self-mado man,
arc you, popP IIlcksi Yes my son why
do you ask? Dick Hicks; | didn't suppose
self-mado men would rip and tear
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

'There is a great deal Of wear and tear in
this business" said the dry goods salesman
as he ripped off few yards of calico.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

She's Charley Touchall never seems 10
work, What does no do for liying9 Ho
with eiQh)i His friends,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Amy; Why, Mabel, you haven't any mis-
tleto hung up. Mabel Oh, Fred never
seems to need any.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough Az
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Largo bottles 80 cts.
and 81,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Rosalie: Is your Aance generous2 Grace
Well, should say so. He's just mortgaged
his house to buy me ring.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Joss; understand cigarettes have af-
fected Bilkins' brain. Hoss; 10 that sol
Then they must have had search warrant.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Tanks: What led you to suspect last
night that had been drinking. Mrs. f.
can't imagine. unless, possibly, it was the
taet that you we're drunk.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

Gaswell; Mrs. Dinwiddie strikes NE as
weak woman, physically. Dukane; Nom
sense have often seen her hold up
train.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-01

catch cold every time spend night
IN one of those internal sleeping cars, said
Smith. "a Pullmanary trouble" observed