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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
Protects People from the Flame.

signed a steel curtain for use in con-
junction with all fire escapes which
must Of necessity pass in front Of
windows. The idea is to so place the
curtain that it will not Obstruct the
light which enters the window and
viii at the same time be ready to
close the outlet the instant a fire
breaks out and the necessity arises
for using the fire escape. This cur
tain is hung in a folded position direct
~ over the window, and is suspended
so that a light touch by any person
descending the fire escape viii cause
it to fall and shield people from the
flames.
The inventor is ]. W. Denhart OF
Chicago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
The Charm of Life

Love is the secret spring Of life
Prom which all blessings flow
u is the thought that teaches US
The Joy OF life 10 know
1t is the gift the angels left
That by Il We might climb
Near TO our Heavenly Fathers heart,
In bEssful realms sublime
u lifts the soul Up far above
The sordid thoughts Of life.
And teaches Us 10 live above
LIES useless care and strife
IL fills the heart with sunshine bright
And brings such sweet content.
We know Il is the greatest Sift
Gods angels ever sent
without IL man IS but a brute
II is the spark divine
That LIGHTS the human soul that Il
With Eondrous light may shine
True love eudureS- immortal -
And happiness VIII bring
We even hear Gods voice o. love
In little birds that sing
Martha Shepard Lippincott. in Sunset
1TaHaZine-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

In making a concrete hog trough
first lay the concrete floor, this an
swers for the bottom OF a trough
Make a box out Of by inch plank
IA inches wide, inside measurement,
and the length required. This box has
no bottom Place IT where the trough
is required. Make another box out Of
by 6 inch boards TO form the core.
This should be 4 inches narrower at
the bottom; place this IN the outer
box, leaving a space OF , inches be
tween the two boxes at the top FOR
concrete Place small blocks between
the boards to keep them from spring
ing in and nail a strip on the top Of
the mOlds to keep them in theil
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
&C4ESCT
~ M9JTI@
= Curfain Shuffer-

It is the law in nearly every large
city that all buildings over two stories
in height must be provided with some
approved form of IRE escape II It
were necessary for the occupants Of a
burning building to await the arrival
Of LADDERS carried BY the FIRE depart
ment many Of them would perish be
fore they could be reached, OF in their
torture would be forced TO jump to the
ground below Hence the wisdom OF
compelling owners Of tall buildings to
supply permanent ladders as q means
Of escape from the flames. In many
instances, however, the fatal mistake
has been made Of placing these stTuc-
lures across windows, and thus CON-
polling those persons attempting to
escape from a fire to pass directly
through a sheet of fame pouring out
Of the opening made BY the breaking
Of the glass To avoid such an emer-
gency as this a Chicago man has de-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
To Whften Piano Kevs-

To Ehiten piano keys wash them
with a strong solution Of nitric acid
to an ounce Of soft water. Use a piece
Of soft cheesecloth to wash the keys,
being careful not 70 let the solution
run down between them
Whitening or prepared chalk, mixed
with lemon juice. is an excellent pol
ish to apply while the keys are moist.
Badly discOlOred keys can only be
remedied BY calling in a careful work
man
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
lind lie LeveI Of Inc.

The dynOgraph is new device
which is used to register on a con-
tinuous roll Of paper, in a car fitted
up for that purpose, all deviatiOns
from a true level and a straight line
in railway tracks 1t not only makes
such a record for the use the engi-
neering department of the railway,
but it also daubs the rails with blue
paint if the fault exceeds an eighth
Of an inch, so that the section gangs
can tell where alterations are needed.
The spot so indicated is marked on
the continuous line drawn in the car,
and thus a check can be kept upon
The track foreman, and any inatten-
tion to the silent notice served by the
dynograph can be discovered
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
PROnF

I'll bet you a dollar said Blake.
that our hello girl hears everything
We say over the phone"
How'll you prove it," asked his
partner.
III show you" answered Blake.
Number 49, he called. Hello!
hellOi Is this you MaTy2 Well. just
want to tell you that-Central. will
you please stop listeningi" he broke
in, interrupting himself.
I'm not listening" Indignantly an
swered central.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

long, right above their heads. and
when it ceased Margaret sprang to
her feet and flung both arms upward
Out from the shadows Of the ceiling
were two hands that held a violin and
its bow, yet trembling down the
strings.
Il listened -ithOut comment but
naturally placed little credence in
heir story Meanwhile, found my
self with three patients Calling he
bodssksePer to my aid. administered
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
The Rreaeher,s Evfdenee.

Roland. III, June 27.-Diabetes has
so long been looked upon as an in
durable form of kidney disease that
a sure cure for II must rank as one Of
the most valuable medical discoveries
of the age. And every day brings
forth fresh evidence that DOdd's Kid
ney Pills viii cure diabetes. I'm
pOTtant evidence in their favor is Civ
en- by Rev. Thos. P. Norman, the we'll
known Baptist minister here Mr..
Norman says:
4 had all the symptoms Of a bad
case Of diabetes and received so much
benefit from the use of DOdd's Kid
ney Pills that 1 cheerfuIly recommend
them TO anyone suffering from that
dread. disease. DOdd's Kidney Pills
Will cure the worst form of diabetes"
DOdd's Kidney Pills always cure
diabetes. one of the final stages Of
kidney disease. All the earlier stages
from backache to rheumatism are
naturally much more easily cured by
the same remedy.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

a sedative to Mrs. Kenneth and the
maid and left them to her care. I
tried every known method to arouse
Margaret, to no avail. She was alive
"a breathing corpse.
There vas no change throughout
the following day. 1 scarcely left her
bedside, so absorbing was my inter
est y. her case 1t occurred to me
that wien the hour OF he shock came
around the g might possibly be a cor
responding reaction. We are all
familiar with that mysterious infiu-
ence, The turn of the nig1<ES Sd 1 re-
doubled my vigilance as the clock
struck the hour Of eleven.
-ten-fifteen-the hand I
held was wrenched from mine. and
Margaret sprang to the center of the
room, those awful eyes aglOw with an
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

There has been some other cause
than the lice killer The effect Of the
lice killer on either sitters, or newly
Matched chicks would only be tempo
rary. If put On the parent stock there
could be no such thing as spotted
chicks II the hens which laid the
eggs are quite white the chickens
have probably been thrown back to a
weak spot in their ancestry. Pure
bred White Rock stock do not give
spotted OF dark cOlOred chickens, and
blemishes on plumage from lice kill
ers are as a rule only temporary.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

It would be well to pillow the ground,
then apply twenty-five TO thirty bush
els Of wood ashes and harrow them in
well before sowing the groin and grass
seeds Then SOW oats at the rate Of
seven pecks per acre. and a mixture
Of FIVE pounds timothy and eight
pounds clover per acre. The oats
should be sOwn with a drill and the
grass and clover broadcast and har-
rOwed in When the grain is about
four inches high. apply broadcast
about 100 pounds nitrate Of soda per
acre. This will dissolve with the
dew or rain and feed the young plants
When harvesting the oats a long stub
bic should be left, and no stock should
be allowed on the field in the fail.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A Los Angeles woman wants a d.
vOrce. from her husband because he
brought snakes into the house. If the
divorce is granted on this ground. it
viii constitute q sweeping and unex-
pected victory for the W c T. Z.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A COW usually does better the fol
lowing season and produces q strong.
er calf il allowed to 20 dry for six OF
eight weeks than if she is MIXED up
to the time Of calYinC- II would
therefore be well TO dry her up To
do this, reduce her diet TO hay and
water for about two weeks, and grad
uaIly cease milking her When she
is nearly dry. the milking may cease
altogether. She may then receive a
light feed Of grain daily along with
the hay until going out to pasture.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

NO-Vacation Russell, Sage should
write a letter Of appreciation Of Judge
Miller Of Mississippi who says that
high wages cause idleness. because
men do not have TO work all the time
for living.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
Reconni.ien "a 80.

The German emperor has drawn an
ornamental sketch, which IS described
as a memorial sheet TO be present
ed. with the omeial announcement OF
death to the relatives OF those sol
dieTs Of the southwest African colony
Who have fallen or win fall, in battle
AGAINST the GarrerOs-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The dancing masters Of America in
convention IN Cleveland listened 20 a
dancing teacher who argued that jigs
should be taught il the public schools
Many of Us danced jigs in the district
schools a good many years ago when
the teacher needed. exercise, and fur
nished our own music.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
IMPORTANT NEWS

KwoteT-Ah. yes, Death is impartial
It seeks out the poor man and the rich
man alike.
Wiseman-NOt exactly alike In the
latter case it is usually accompanied
by reDOTterS
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

According to a new encyclopedia,
poverty is caused by four things
drink. fneficiency and shiftlessness.
crime and a fondness for rowing One
other cause that might be mentioned
is a lack Of money
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A New York woman who was worth
$4,000 died the other day and left
her husband only s. because he hadn't
kissed her for nearly seven years Per
hitting the heart to grow old doesn't
always pay.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
Fertilizer for Grass.

G. H--NO better fertilizer could be
obtained for grass land than wood
ashes. especially if followed by a top
dressing Of nitrate Of soda This lat
ter fertilizer is best given in two sp-
plicatiOns, say of 50 10 IS pounds
each; the first soon after the crop
is up; and the second some three
weeks later To facilitate the distri-
button OF the nitrate it may be mixed
With two or three times its weight OF
dry loan or sand.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
ChOny-That OvercOat doesn't tit you.

OuOII4 nat UNtICOdL uOcsH NJ tUu5
Algy-
Algy CproudIy)-I bought this over
in Lunnon II was made fob the
pwince.
ChoIly-Now. see heah? You hovn't
allowed yourself to be fooled by any
such clothing dealers yarn, how you?
Algy (triumphantIy)-I didn't get it
OF a clothing dealah. I bought it Of
pawnbrOkah
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A Philadelphia chemist claims to
have discovered q process whereby he
can reduce the price Of radium from
$4,000. 600 10 less than $500, 900 q
pound With meat and almost every
thing else soaring skyward this must
be welcome news to the struggling
rnor
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The Italian now in the Connecticut
states prison on 4 life sentence who
prefers TO remain there 20 being par
dOned and sent back to Italy must
have left his country for his cOuntry's
coed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Quite frequently this years June
bride is last years sweet girl gradu-
ate says the Boston Globe. But alas
for poor mamai The same frock will
never do for both events.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The Sultan Of Turkey has exiled one
II his sons-in-lsE- With several hun
dred wives on his hands. 1t would
seem that the sultan wiz have cut out
quite a considerable son-in-law prob
len for himself in time.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The emperor of Korea still has his
crown On reasonably straight, but his
fears intensity that the rOugh-hoUse
proceedings all around him viii jar it
loose.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
EertiIizinn AID

A. B.-I wish to seed down a piece
Of land that grew barley last year and
was not plOwed last fall cannot
get yard manure but could purchase
nitrate Of soda How much Of this
should be applied What quantity Of
oats, also timothy and clover seed
should be applied per acre?
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The next time a member of the GOe-
let family gets married it might be
well to avoid the mob by having the
ceremony in 4 submarine boat or on
q coral reef somewhere.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
BIC DROP IN BINDER TWINE

We are selling the highest grade standard
binder tEine made. shipping 10 TO any address
in any quantity and at much lower price than
dealers can buy in carload lots For our
special inside price. our guarantee and money
refund Oner- for our Insurance proposition
against hail storm for the lowest price. the
most liberal binder Irvine Offer that viii Be
made this season cut this notice out and mail
TO rs to-day and yg5z viii hear from Us b return
----- SEARS. RoEBUCK Co. Chicago. III
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Did it require an appalling catas-
trODhe to teach inspectors that a 1Rw
pounds Of rotten cork tied up in rotten
canvas DO not make a life presery-
cry
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The Boston Globe reminds us that
-Dammet' is Swedish for dust It
may relieve your feelings some Of
these windy, dusty days to speak
Swedish
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The suggestion that families ought
to keep goats should be enthusiastic
ally received With a goat in the
house every man could be his own Sc
cret society.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The decision of the treasury depart
ment that pigeons are birds and not
poultry seems TO be in line with a de
cisiOn promulgated some time ago by
the late Noah Webster.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Troubles never come singly. On tho
contrary, they come in packages, and
the bigger the package a man tries
to carry the more trouble he has.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A western man committed suicide
because he could not guide his auto
mobile. Most men guiding autOmO-
biles prefer to commit homicide
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Never mind if it is an old joke.
When anybody asks you: DO you
think it is going to clear up?7 reply
languidly: 1T always has"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

If space is scarce they can desig-
nate just as well by printing the names
OF the two opposing generals, Patkin
and XII
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Another trouble about educating the
girls is that they get too wise to put
up with mans rules for the regulation
Of wives.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

When a woman is mad clear
the extra sweetness in her smile.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

If King Edward does attend the Ok
idge-Harvard-Yale games,
the Yankee college boys will win OF
snap a tendon trying.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Sea seTpents come in striped effects
this summer. PrOpTietOrs Of resorts
will have to repaint their old serpents
or lose trade.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
Driving a Cow.

ky. IA COW within two months
Of calving is giving one gallon Of milk
per day. She is being well fed on
good fodder and mixed grain Would
it be well to go milking her or grad
uaIly cease?
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Georgia farmer cured Of rheumatism
by a stroke Of lightning. Physicians
are now trying to cure him of the
stroke Of lightning
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
wiIIInu Vietfm-

she-When 1 set my face against
anything mean it
He-WOuld you-er-mind setting
your face against minsz
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
Tbis wiU interest Notber

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used By Mother Cray, a nurse in
Children's Home, New York, Cure Fever
move and regulate the bowels and destroy
Worms. Sold By al Druggists, &c Sample
FREE Address A S. Olmsted. LeRcE, Y.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A New Jersey bridegroom tainted at
the altar the other day, but It is not
recorded that he got away"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
II REAsoN EoR sIcKNEss.

AEAA - 4-AA = =
take from the
blood every "a
hours SOC grains
Of impure. pois-
Onous matter
more than enough
TO cause death.
Weakened kidneys
leave this waste
In the blood. aud
you are soon sick
To get well. cure
the kidneys with
Doau's Kidney
Pills, the great
kidney Srpci6c
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The goat is a wonderful animal
Think Of the things It eats and the
rich milk It gives
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
sBotted Chickens

P. H. H.-White Plymouth Rock
hens were busted with insect powder,
which gave them a dirty appearance;
when their eggs Matched some Of the
chicks were spotted; what was the
cause2
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

When you see a portrait Of Mrs.
Elias, that OctorOOE adventures OF
New York City, you wonder still more.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

It would be something Of 2 calamity
if-one OF those floating mines should
strike the sea serpent
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The queen of Holland is said to be
an enthusiastic farmer. Luckily she
can afford IL.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Bare-faced fbs are apt to grow up
and become bald-headed lies
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

The moth hasn't much use for a man
who has but one suit Of clothes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

In the place Of wood ashes. the
following mixture may be used MurE
ate OF potash, 100 pounds; suDerphos-
plate. $50 pounds: bone meal. $50
pounds applied at the rate OF 200
pounds per acre Top dress Efth NJ
trate Of soda as already described
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Eaggsby-I notice that Bilker's Cos
metic Trade Journal has suspended
publication
Waggsby-Yep; another powder
magazine gone up
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

A girl generally takes a fellow at his
E0rd when ne propose
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

1Trz FTIzEIoH-a Soorhtce Syrup
'or Children rseEkingr softeEs rbs F-z-1E receg =
zznzrions zIlays p1t1s cures Eld coiic- @-Sabotes
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Some men would rather tel agree
4ble les khan the disaEeeabls truth
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Hewitt-so We have Rugged the same
girl
Jewett-Yes. suppose she looks on
Us as members Of the associated press.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
Serious Form of Roup.

A E. H.-A hen has one eve nearly
stopped up by swelling. The swell
ing is black looking and feels soft as
if it was full Of water. She is in
good condition and eats well. What
can I do for her?
This is a serious form Of rOup. How
did your fowl get It? Find out cause,
If possible. and remove It Remove
the sick bird at once from the others
and make a solution of one part Of
'Platt's Chloride" to five of rain
water Battle the head and the swOl-
len part well. Allow some Of the
solution to get into the throat and
the nOstrils Of the bird. Applications
Of coal oil. with a rOUp pill morning
and evening, have been found effec-
tive The poultry house should at
once be thoroughly disinfected.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
An Up-to-Dzte Housekeepers

use Defiance Cold Water Starch, be-
cause Il is better, and 4 O. more OF Il
Tor same money.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15

Mr.. StayIate-So your father says
I'm an easy-going young man, does
he2
Miss Biffer-Yes. he says so, but In
very. positive he was wrong
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-15
&c TRoyeH q coNcRETE.
Simple Rules FER the Building Of
Valuable Utensil.

G. M.-Please describe how u con-
struct a cement hog trough What il
the best size and shape?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-15

against the Boer government he should
hurry to their assistance with an
armed force.
Accordingly, having induced the dis
banded mounted police to volunteer, Oh
New. Years eve he crossed the border
in the jameson raid. which proved dis
astrous to himself. as the Beers quick
ly mustered in force at Krugersdorp
and compelled the surrender of Jane
son and his troopers.
Jameson was condemned to death by
the Beers but was handed over to the
British government by President Kru-
ger, and on state trial in London was
sentenced to ten months imprison-
ment, from which he was released aft
er serving seven months. Mr.. Rhodes
exclaimed when he heard that Jameson
had started on the raid that he had
upset the apple cart" and resigned the
premiership.