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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
AMERICAS MANSIONS.
type of Buildings the Great Wealth

~
of the Country Has Produced.
Readers will recall how many pages
of the Architectural Record have been
devoted in recent years to the repre-
sentation Of costly city houses and
country places erected not only by the
Vanderbilt family, but by the Goulds,
the Astors, Messrs. Poor, Whitney,
Wetmore, Huntington, Benedict,
Bourne, Foster and others-a register
of the great opportunities that have
been provided for the American archi-
tect by the astonishing increase of
wealth in this country, and an indica-
tion also for the world at large of the
new and interesting development Of
American social life, which as yet has
attained to barely more than its be-
ginning. Nothing comparable to it ex-
lists elsewhere in the world, writes Fl.
w. Desmond, in Architectural Record.
The buildings it has produced land In
she future will deman0 are very decid-
eddy differenced from the English coun-
try house, their nearest contemporary
analogue. They differ even more from
the American homes that arose after
the war and when prosperity returned
to the country. Neither are they at all
kindred to those old colonial houses
which added the chief charm to our
early social life, the remaining exam
pies Of which still retain an indestruc-
tible atmosphere Of delight. The squire
Of the old days, or, rather, his Amer1-
can counterpart in the Southern plant
er and the New England trader, has
been replaced by the merchant prince,
and the homes the latter is now Great
ing, especially along the eastern lit
toral, may best be likened to those
which the merchant princes Of Medi-
clan days erected in a manner and
with a purpose not entirely dissimilar
to the manner and purpose Of their un-
dreamt-of American successors. These
buildings are the registers, and, let us
hope, enduring chronicles Of our very
latest days, Of our rapidly Accumulate
ing wealth, Of the prodigious rewards
of high finance, and the extraordinary
degree Of luxury that has become COM
patible with American life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
An Unfortunate Investment.

The story Of the man who paid the
minister" his marriage fee in yearly
dividends, according to the value Of
the matrimonial goods, is matched by
one which the Philadelphia Telegraph
relates.
A Southern clergyman had married
a pair Of negroes. After the ceremony
the groom asked, How much yo'
chahge TO dis?"
'Well," said the minister, 81 usu-
ally leave that to the groom. Some
times 1 am paid five dollars, some
times ten, sometimes less"
"Dat's lot OBJ money, pahson. Tell
you what Oh'll do. Ah'll glib yo' two
dollahs, an den eff 1 fin 1 amt got
cheated, I'll glib yO' mo- in mont"
A month later the groom returned.
Cabs we're, lax All promised, pah-
SON."
eyes," said the minister, expectant-
ly.
"Ah tor yo' dat eff it was all right,
Ah'd glib yo' mo- money, didn't All"
"You did"
"Well. pahson, as dis yere am
sort Of speculation, All reckon yo' owe
me about a dollah an eighty-fve
cents, an All come ter git It."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
Venezuelan WON en-.

Venezuelan women are indeed beau
tiful. Descended from Spanish and
Indian ancestors, they combine in their
persons the beauty Of the two races
and with their lovely faces and grace
full figures make type Of feminine
loneliness that is unsurpassed. The
Venezuelan woman's complexion is
clear olive, but her rounded cheeks are
painted by nature with the loveliest
crimson and her beautiful dark eyes
seem to express all the emotions of her
heart. When she smiles her CHEEKY
lips reveal the most perfect Of teeth
and she looks so absolutely bewltching
that you long to see her smile again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
Why She Left.

Mistress What! going to leave al
ready? Why, you have not been here
a week!
Maid-I know 1t, mum; but I can't
stand it here. Things run too smooth
like, mum.
Mistress-Why, what can you meant
Maid-You see, mum, has always
been in places where they keep three
servants.
Mlstress-Oh, you are lonesome,
then?
Maid-No, mum, not lonesome; but,
you see, l misses the confusion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
QUEER SToeIH


Kerosene was first used for lighting
in 1926.
The highest mountain in the moon Is
at least thirty-five thousand feet; that
is six thousand feet higher than Mt.
Everest.
Goose-quin pens and drying powders
are still used in English law courts
and the House Of Lords, and In the
French Chamber Of Deputies
Striking resemblance has been point
ed out between the remarkable ancient
ruins at Zimbabwe, in Rhodesta, and
antiquities in Cornwall, England.
Kite hawks have become so bold
about the garrison in Burmah that
they swoop down on the mess tables
and seize food from the soldiers plates.
A traveller has made the observation
that coffee-drinking people are very
seldom given to drunkenness. In Brazil
for instance, where coffee Is grown
extensively and all the inhabitants
drink it many times day, intoxica-
ton Is rarely seen. The effect Is not
only noticeable among the natives, but
the foreigner who settles there, though
possessed Of ever such a passion for
strong drink, gradually loses his lik-
ing for alcohol as he acquires the
coffee-drinking habit Of the Brazilian.
Germany has a pay wedding, at
which the bride receives her guests
with a basin before her in which each
person entering deposits jewel, sill
yer spoon or piece Of money. In
some parts Of Germany the rule Is that
the expenses Of the marriage feast
shall be met by each guest paying for
what he eats or drinks. The prices
paid for viands and drinks are high,
and the young couple often make
handsome profit out Of their wedding
realizing a sum quite sufficient %
start them nicely in life.
A writer In Power tells us that in the
best steam engines only six to fifteen
per cent. Of the coal burned actually
produces power that can be used; the
rest is dead loss. Where does it go?
To begin with. twenty-five per cent.
flies up the chimney In smoke, five per
cent. is wasted by radiant heat from
the boiler; one per cent. drops through
the CRATE; ten per cent. is consumed in
pumping water into the boiler, while
fifty-seven per cent. goes off in steam
after passing through the engine. The
rest is accounted for by leaks and
waste heat
The centre Of the mcther-of-pearl in-
dustry is Singapore. The shell oyster
Is six to ten inches long, the larger
ones weighing as much as ten pounds.
1t is found on hard-bottom channels
between islands, where the current is
strong. In gathering 1t diver takes
with him bag of coir rope one-fourth
Of an inch in diameter, made In large
meshes, which, while suited for hold
ing the shell, does not impede his
travelling along the bottom. The ap-
paratus for diving has not been intro
duced In the Philippines, although
Manila shell brings the high price Of a
dollar 3 pound
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
The Height of shrewdness.

Mrs. Muggins-Mrs. Bjones is a
pretty shrewd shopper, isn't she?
Mrs. Buggins-Yes, indeed. Why,
l have actually known that woman to
get a bargain at church fair.-Se-
attic Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12

This smart little hat Is intended for
wear with shirt waist and tailor-made
gowns. OF hand plated rice straw,
black velvet ribbon is the sole trim
ming. The Tam O'Shanter crown ex.
tends almost 60 the brim and a bow
Of the velvet rests on the hair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
No EIapsinC Years.

Claude-Miss Thirtyodd seems to
hold her age well.
Maude-Hold her age! Why she
hasn't let go of a single year since
she's been twenty fve!-Baltimore
Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
At High Attitudes.

Balloonists who assembled about TO-
600 feet in Europe, the other day,
found temperature Of q degrees be-
low zero.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12

Old Maids and Bachelor Girls.
The Old Maid was a woman who
couldn't marry.
The Bachelor Girl is one who won't.
The Old Maid was a creature Of tea
and toast and tabby cats, and fringe
on the edge Of somebody elses family.
The Bachelor Girl is up on fashions
and sport, football and polo, and the
backbone of the community in which
she lives.
The Old Maid was an object Of pity.
The Independent, joyous lot Of the
Bachelor Girl makes her an object of
envy.
All Of which goes to show the change
in the attitude IF the public toward
the status of woman.-Philadelp
Evening Bulletin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
Then He Made In.

He (after a tiff)-Going home 10
your mother, Ell?
She-Yes, am.
He-Huh! What do you suppose
she'll say to you?
.she-She'll say: 81 told You so."--
New York Weekly. .slsa..1.su Ia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
IF They Live,

Mr.. Cawker (quoting)-Boys VIII DO
boys.
Mrs. Cawker (correcting)-No; boys
viii be men. l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12

Don't marry money: you can spend
the money, but you can't spend tia
trouble you may get with it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12

At the end of hard day, when you
look over your work. how little you
have accomplished! -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12
Effect of High Heels.

The picture shows the bones OF the
foot according to nature and as they
are deformed by wearing hlgh-heeled
shoes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-12

as promptly and as thoroughly as do
the sons. These spoiled children WILL
have to love very earnestly and ten
derby If they are to be really sue
cessful home-makers. The ability
they have; the training needed, they
often have, and can always get If they
see their need Of 1t, even If the 1llu-
mination comes after marriage. 1t 10
the disciplined nature which will be
most needed; the habit Of doing Gis-
tasteful things, and doing them cheer
fully and continually; the power to
give up cherished plans; to devise
ways Of helpfulness about things OF
small interest in themselves, and tho.
regular practice Of forgetfulness OF
self and remembrance Of others In the
recurring tribes of daily life.--Wo-
mans Home Companion.
Hints Concerning Your Canary.
Put slippery elm bark in the drink
ing vessels.
For colds give a canary one drop Of
sweet oil at a dose.
A bit Of fig or apple, and for one Of
the larger birds a live worm, will
prove tonic.
Taste the bird seed yourself to be
sure it is pure. Never use hemp seed.
Be careful to dry thoroughly the
perches after cleaning the cage. Damp
perches are the chief cause Of rheuma-
tism.
Never hang the bird out Of doors.
Some one is sure to forget to bring
him in when it grows too hot or too
cool
Thoroughly wash out all the vessels
with hot water every day. The aphac,
the parasite that forms in water left
standing in a cage, is the deadliest
enemy Of bird life.
If the bird shows signs Of general
debility, as moulting out Of season,
give him iron in much greater strength
than he can get from a rusty nail in
the water, and counterfeit the one bad
effect Of iron with sulphur.
Keep the bird out Of draughts. It
is best to hang his cage about five feet
from the floor. If hung higher than
that he will be too warm, for heat
rises, and the hottest place in a room
is near the ceiling. -Philadelphia In
quirer.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10

Special arrangements have been
made by The St. Louis Republic to
furnish old or new subscribers with
the only official and authorized life
of Pope Leo XIII. This is one great
Tolume, bound in elegant cardinal
cloth, gilt and ink stamping, with
Papal coat of arms, containing near
ly 800 pages of text and illustrations.
The work was prepared and written
by Monsignor O'Riley, d. D.. L. D..
D. Lit, official biographer of the
Pope.
The regular cash price of this
book is $3.50. Anyone remitting
81, so will be entitled to eighteen
months subscription to the Twice-a-
week Republic and a copy of the
book, Postage prepaid. This offel
is open to old and new subscribers.
The book is printed in English,
French and German and is now ready
for delivery. Address all orders tc
The Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
J. H. KING,
Fowler Kansas.

For SALE-Some fine fresh mich
cnuS InnI1ire of
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
PLAINS Department.
R.s. SULLIVAN Editor.
p. 8. SULLIVAN Editor.

Mr.. A. L. Vaught is visiting at
Cullison.
Boyd Harlan has gone to Fow-
ler 10 harvest his feed crop.
Before our next issue we will be
in telephone connection with Meade.
Charlie Gillidett and family ar
rived from Bethany, Mo. a few days
since.
| N. F. holland, the efficient hust-
ler for Chas. Counselman & Co. was
in town several hours Monday.
| ]. D. Dalgarn shipped two cars of
No. I wheat to Chas. Counselman
& Co. this week.
The familiar chime of the school
bell is heard every day now calling
the future presidents and congress
men together.
Mrs. Elda Sanders, of Troy,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Ward, with her two children is visit
ing her parents.
Chas. Seward, NJ. S. Gillidett,
Farmer Bisbee, G. G. Johnston,
Steve Montgomery, and other old
comrades attended the reunion at
Dodge.
The Ladies' Aid Society disposed
of 400 dishes of ice cream Saturday
evening at IS cents per dish. Re-
freshments come high but we must
have them.
Some of the boys became some
what hilarious at c. E. Sunday even
ing, we understood. 1t is time that
some of the would-be-toughs were
given a severe lesson and taught
that rowdyism must cease.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
Reunion Notes.

The tenth annual reunion of the
Southwestern Veterans Association
was inaugurated in the city park at
O'Clock this morning by the sound
ing of Major Malonee's drum corps
and from that hour the park has been
scene of activity.
Yesterday afternoon nearly all
the tents erected by the Association
were comfortably filled and at reville
this morning the gr ounds were COM
fortably filled.
Very few of the prominent speak
ers arrived in time for the first days
proceedings but will come in tonight
and tomorrow.
Being the first day the meeting
was called to order by President
Sweeney at II O'Clock instead of at
10 as was expected, and part of the
morning program was transferred to
the afternoon.
After the meeting was called to
order President Sweeney made a
short talk to the members and Off
GERS of the association and then in
troduced acting chairman c. M.
Beeson.
Rev. VIM. Bartell, chaplain of
the association, invoked the blessing
of God on the meeting.
Immediately following, the ladies'
quartette sang two appropriate songs
"Columbia" and america.
Hon. A. B. Reeves was then in
troduced who delivered the welcome
address on the part of the city.
AT the close of Mr.. Reeves ad-
dress little Miss Rosa Rhodes
daughter of the regiment, responded
ON the part of the regiment in short
but splendid talk. She is little
tot only 8 years old but with apol-
ogies to Hon. A. B. Reeves and
Hon. r. w. Griggs) was the best
speaker of the day. Pretty and
smart to begin with and clear loud
voice, splendid gesture, and easy
position, she assured the city thai
the old veterans would do no furth.
er harm than to steal chickens ano
talk and that they would try to thor
oughly appreciate the hospitality o.
Dodge City and while here would
do as little harm as possible.
Hon. R. w. Griggs, of Meade
Offered the second response and be
ing soldier as well as an able talk
er made splendid talk.
At the close of his address the au
dience called on little Miss Ros;
Rhodes again and she recited Lin
coins speech at Gettysburg deliver
ing it perfectly capturing the audi
ence.
She sat by United States Senate
Burton who repeatedly shook he
hand and smoothed her hair ant
: some of the old soldiers say he re
marked: 81 wish 1 could speak ik
you can. dodge City News.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
An EnferprislnS Firm.

Tuesday we had pleasant call
from the entire firm of Edwards &
Baughman the rustling real estate
men Of our neighbor city Plains:
Don. T. Edwards, John w. Baugh.
man, and their attorney Frank Sui
livan.
Two short years ago they started
out with nothing but their push aad
a small amount of capital. Firm
belief in advertising, they, employ
ed printers ink judiciously and sent
pamphlets and cards to every nom
resident owner of lands in Meade
County, they inserted professional
cards in various influential news
papers in other states. and as re-
suit the inquiries came pouring in SO
wide spread had their name become
that nine out of every ten strangers
that came to this county, instead of
stopping at Meade, the county seat
continued their journey to Plains to
consult Edwards & Baughman.
These gentlemen have the country
at their finger ends and can give
man any information he may re-
quire right on the spot and can
drive him out, show him the property,
make tn. deed and send him home
on the next train rejoicing.
We believe that We are correct
when we state that the firm of
Edwards & Baughman have in this
short length of time, built up the
largest business in real estate in the
country and John says that he
knows that advertising alone has
done it. He is so well pleased
with his efforts in this line and so
confident that If he were better
versed in the art of ad writing, he
could double his present business,
that he is consulting an advertising
expert in New York, as to how he
can write and conduct more perfect
advertising.
/ We trust that these enterprising
gentlemen may reap an abundant
. harvest, as the result of their up-to-
date methods.
5 We have done an immense amount
, of business in our line with then
, and have ever found them courteou,
and business-like in their methods
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
SCHOOL SHOES.

School opens soon. See our
shoes.
Boys shoes for school.
Girl's shoes for school.
School shoes for school.
At McNEEL's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
sESs4SFSESFSFsFEsS
Local News.

1921.
Farnk Igou was up from Liberal
Wednesday.
About IS cars of cattle left Meade
Saturday night.
New line of fall and winter mil
linery at Wehrle's.
Call and see the new tailor made
hats at Wehrle's.
Pickle kegs for sale at the Owl
Restaurant at IS cents each.
An extra amount of work has de-
layed US several hours this week.
Lou Osborne was over from
Plains last Tuesday on business.
Dorland & German have an ad
for Car sui cattle dip, in this issue.
Everything indicates that we will
have an excellent school this winter.
Miss Omie Henry left Tuesday
evening for Wichita to attend school.
A. F. German went to Kansas
City Saturday night with a car OF
cattle.
The Arena will meet Tuesday
evening, September IS, with Mrs.
Boehler.
Don Edwards and John w.
Baughman were in town Tuesday
on business.
Rev. Reace was married at Dodge
City Wednesday, to Miss Mary
Incl of that place.
DR.. Fee reports the birth of a girl
baby at the home of Dick Graham
in West Plains twp.
Mr.. Frank Murphy and family
were in Meade Tuesday on their
way home to Liberal.
Miss Frances Russell, teacher of
the Grammar department, arrived
in Meade last Friday.
A. E. Hedine pays the highest
market price for grain. See him at
D. Gerow & Co.'S store before you
sell.
Mrs. Martin, of Odee, was a
pleasant caller at our office last
Monday and renewed for another
years. News.
c. A. Gamble and family were
down from Gray county, Monday.
Mr.. Gamble does considerable trad
ing in Meade.
Miss Kate Martin and Mrs. VIM.
Backe left this week for Liberal,
where they will teach in the school:
at that place.
/ FGR SALE-One span of worl
horses, weighing about 100 each
For further information call on
|
E. c. BLAIR, Meade, Kansas
Miss Genevieve McMeel left las
Tuesday evening for Wichita, where
she will attend school the comm,
fall and winter.
Miss Anna Johnston left las
Tuesday evening for Cleveland
| Ohio. where she will attend schoo
the coming year.
Miss Ethel, DeCow accompanied
by her aunt, Mrs. ]. D. Cook, ant
children are visiting at the home o
K. H. Harper, in this city.
We will have to take back wha
we said about our ability to hol'
prisoners. We cannot-or did no
at least do any better than Beaver
Il George Berger, of Odee, was i
town Monday to get his shoulde
blade repaired which he had broke
Sunday in wrestling match. Dr
I Fee fixed it up in good shape.
) J. M. Eaton has begun theerectio
! of store building on Fowler Ave.
south of the court house. MI
Eaton expects to engage in the mel
camille business and we wish hir
) success.
4 Those who are interested in tn
! Reading Room and wish to donat
money for literature and readin
\ matter, are requested to leave sam
4 with Miss Zada Black at Treasurer
4 Office.
nj The City Schools opened Monda
y with the following teachers:
, Prof. ]. c. Foley, Principal.
Miss Frances Russell, Gramma
Miss Ruth Bennett, Intermediat
Mrs. Lou McCrellis, Primary.
There will be Grand Ball at Il
. city hall, Friday night, Septembe
IS. Everyone is cordially invite
to attend and a good time is assu
ed you. Prof. Fred Ellis will be
attendance with his celebrated c
chestra.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
Married.

Mr.. Walter Smith and Miss
Luella Robinson were united in mar
riage last Sunday by Probate Judge
Jenkins at the home of the bride,
southeast of Meade. No one was
present except the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties.
The News along with their many
friends extend congratulations.
FoRSALE-Registered S. c. Brown
Leghorn BOOSTERS at 81 apiece
f. O. b. Fowler.
J. H. KING,
Fowler Kansas.
For SALE-Some fine fresh milch
COWS. Inquire of,
GEO. DECow,
Meade, Kansas.
French hannl and canvas shirt
waists at Wehrle's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10

We are supplying our customers
with those stylish up-to-date rimless
glasses.
SorJRBEER & Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10

Latest styles of novelties and
dress goods at Wehrle,s
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-10
Plains c. e. Leaders

Aug. 9 Laura Gillidett.
I6 Adah Edwards.
g a3 Mitchell Cash.
80 Everett Gillidett.
Sept. E Mrs. Lena Orner.
Is Efie Elder.
Z" 20 Homer Gillidett.
" Fl Gideon Gillidett.
FRANK S. SULLIVAN,
Afforney-af-baW,
All legal instruments carefully and &C
curately executed.
PLAINS, KANSAS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-03

Early in life Dr.. F Geo. Curtis formed the
conclusion thar he would become az eye and
ear specialist. He zne that man. no weTer
endowed BY nature. could hope TO attain pre-
eUl1e1ce II al ne branches OF medicine ard
surgery and re was positive that II he gave
his entire attention to tbs sre9t11e1t CT the
eye and ear he would beccEs q7aIif ed for the
practice OF this specially So wen has he
succeeded th at today he is conceded to be the
greatest living cculisr and 4il-lzs- His practice
has became simply enormous He has alone
straight eued more than 2.0oe cross eyes. be-
sides the thousands ne has cured OF every
osher 7fEictiou Of TIE eye and ear. even bind
ness Itself. and he has done this AL without
the surg 0u's knife. and without giving pain 80
his patient HIS cure Is done 50 rapidly and IS
50 eIc1cious that IL can be said that the
patient IS cured without detention from buSi-
ness He has become the master OF this branch
ii TIE healing art and this eminent scientist
has beue a. ed humanity TO tie extent that he
has eliminated al the old bar6arous methods.
whieh have not -c1iT tortured the patients but
have actually endangered their lives IS
the originator and exclusive user Of his method.
Hundreds Of cases have been successfully
treated By him after other ocuIsts Of promi-
1eucc mad failed and many OF the cases which