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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Wisconsin Buttermakinq.

Prof. ]. G. Moore, after an inspec-
ton OF Wisconsin creameries, says:
me methods OF making butter are
oy no means uniform. Some butter
makers have success with high tenn
perature in ripening; others with low
temperature. The conditions at each
creamery have to determine for the
Duttermaker what plan he will pursue
20 get the best results, as it is mani
lestiy impossible for a maker to prac-
tice nlgn r1pening temperature unless
ne mas Ice or some other means at his
command to control the temperature
at WILL However, more important
.han methods of making, to my mind.
Is the FACTOR of cleanliness both in
ene handling of the machinery in the
iactory and in the care of the milk
Dy patrons. The pumps and pipes
through which the milk passes should
oe cieaned much oftener than they are
o " lnls one cause a great deal
OF on Hayored butter can be traced.
me gates 10 the milk and cream vats,
too' are liable to become contaminated
and prove a lively source of had f1av-
ors. Churns are usually kept clean,
although not always, as have had
frequently to clean churns this last
summer. The reason for this is in n
sood many cases due more to ignor-
ance than deliberate desire to be
olrty. There is more of a chance.
however, to reach the slovenly maker
tnan there is to impress the average
patron with his shortcomings. In look
ing over the cans brought to a factory
II IS rather a delicate task for the
unaher 10 tell man that his cans are
olrly and his milk impure Not only
from the fact that he will incur his
enmlty, but that he will no doubt be
toio that IL he does not want to take
MS milk In, there are other cream
cries Wnere they will be glad to take
II, ana tn1s is too much the case and
"here creamery is getting hardly
enough milk to pay expenses the loss
OF patron or two is keenly felt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Brandy Peaches Without sptrit

Cut perfectly ripe clfngstone
peaches, not soft, but ripe, into
pieces, after peeling them. Use two
Z-gallon stone jars, if you want a gall
Ion when done, as they shrink away
naf Put in jar a layer of peaches,
then a layer of sugar, and SO on till
the Jars are full, sugar on top. Put
"elshts on and set Jars in a cocl
place until peaches have done shrink.
ing Then put the fruit all in one
Jar, and cover with the juice. Cover
the jar with stout pieces of paner
rubbed over with the beaten white
OF an egg, press down closely on ont
side, put on more paper the same wav
and tie over the top a stout cotton
cloth Will be ready for use in three
or four weeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
High GirdIes Popular.


A woman's belt may be the making
or the unmaking of her career. There
is scarcely more conspicuous or a
more important detail of her dress.
Inc high girdles of soft silks in white
ana black and colors matching the
costumes have had a popular vote and
one that has elected them the long
term of preference Still there are
leather belts, and exquisite ones of
soft, pliable calf, richly embossed
with gold and clasped, perhaps. with
military buckle of Russian enamel
EmDoss1ng is the smart Ornamental
tlon OF the season for belts and s
found only in the good style cuts
Inc buckle is usually about three
inches long from end to end. and
severe in shape
A distinctly English belt is of plain
white glove kid, stitched with black
with buckle in the form of a round
DISC OF yellow metal, gold plated
with a monogram enameled in any
color.
Watermelon red, if worn with the
right gown, is an exceedingly fetch
ing color for the belt The buckle
adorn1ng 1t may be absolutely unioue
with Its heavy square of goId-plated
yellow metal as border for the
monogram. The latter. also heavy
but nat of surface like the mono
grams OF all sorts, are used and are
extremely pretty and individual
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Foam in Sk;mminq Tank.

H. r. Wright, Dairy Commissioner
OF Iowa, says: There has been a very
considerable amount of discussion in
regard to the methods of prevention
OF foam, which is the one objection to
the pasteurization of skinned milk at
the creameries. The experience of
numerous buttermakers, who have
tried numerous plans, is convincing
that there is no successful method of
preventing, absolutely, the foaming of
the skinned milk when it is heated
by the introduction of steam into the
milk The foam, however, can be
taken care of at slight expense SO that
1t will not be at all annoying. For
some unknown reason practically
every creamery has been built with
the skinned milk tank inside, a fact
for which there exists no necessity.
A skinned milk tank built outside the
creamery at a reasonable distance
from it and situated over the drain. is
the ideal SKINNED milk tank, and in
any case, In order that the foam may
be controlled, the skinned milk tank
must be a closed tank There should
be a manhole in the cover of the
tank SO that it can be cleaned. and
besides the opening of the inlet and
outlet for the passage OF the skinned
milk, there should be another OPEN
Ing In the cover of the tank from
which tin or sheet iron pipe 12 or
Ia inches in diameter leads down and
IS finally connected with the drain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
To Can Corn.

Slice from the cob when in the best
condition for eating; pack in mason
Jars as fully and solidly as possible.
screw on the covers, but not to the
final twist, as there should be left a
chance for the steam to escape in
cooking; plunge in a boiler filed
with cold water and with straw or
cloth on the bottom, upon which the
jars can rest Heat the water and
let boil for three hours. Then remove
cans from the water. turn upside
down, and when cool enough to ham
die comfortably twist the covers az
tight as possible. Store in the dark
as light is believed to promote fer
mentation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Aberdeen Sandwiches.

Chop very fine any cold meats. veal
ham, beef, or poultry; for each teacun.
full add an egg-sized bit of butter men,
per and salt to taste, a teacup of sift-
ed bread crumbs and a very little wa
ter to mix to a smooth paste Roll or
work on the board into strips and
then into oblongs; place each between
two lettuce leaves and roll separately
in waxed paper.-Household
Very thin curtains or those whose
day of service is very nearly over will
stand the ordeal of washing much bet
ter II care be taken to baste them up-
on sheets of cheesecloth first. This
relieves them of much of the strain
Of wringing and prevents them from
being whipped to pieces by the wind
in drying.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Buy a Thermometer.

We have often advised our readers
tnat make butter to buy thermom-
eter, whether they are engaged in
making butter on a large or small
scale. In fact, they should purchase
number Of thermometers, as they
are frequently broken, and cost but
little In getting them, however, IT
is best to be careful and get good
ones, as there are many on the mar
Ket that are carelessly made and
Will not give correct results when
used A large number of agents that
nave thermometers handle only ex-
ceedlngly cheap makes with the OBJ
]ect OF making as much money as
possible out of them. If the farmer
tries to buy a dairy" thermometer
from them he will be told that they
do not know anything about such
thermometers and never handle them
Perhaps they will refer>to catalogue
and show an expensive thermometer
made on an elaborate scale. The
writer had this experience in trying
to get a thermometer in Chicago.
Most of the stores visited had ther-
mometers, but not of the kind de-
sired. One or two had thermometers
made for floating around in liquid, but
costing more than they were worth
for practical use. At last one place
was found that had dairy thermome-
ters that sold at IS cents each and
which proved entirely reliable. A dol
lar thermometer is as likely to be
broken as twenty-five cent thermom-
eter, and this is a contingency that
must be provided for.
The buttermaker of the past seldom
or never used a thermometer and as
a result made a very uneven lot of
butter, taking one make with another.
1t is certain that no scientific butter
maker now ever thinks of making but
ter without learning the temperature
of his cream. There is nothing that
can be relied on to give this tenn
perature record but the instrument
created for the purpose
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Lavender Blue and Silver

some women seem to think that
porcelain blue is the prevalent color
and SO, perhaps, it is. but blue of a
lavender shade is far more delicately
lovely and uncommon. An exquisite
gown made of lavender blue NOUS
seine was trimmed with velvet of
the same hue, describing lozenges
and bands, which rather heavy form
OF embellishments Brussels lace appli-
cations and silver gauze braid bright
ened more charmingly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

C o or e d yelling,
barred with a yoke
of cream lace over
white, and band
ing in tans and
browns. The fact
that the closing of
the waist is made
at the front. that
of the yoke at the
left shoulder, is a
S p e C i ally note
worthy feature and
the model will be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
The Velvet Band.

One by one we are exploiting the
pretty fashions of a bygone day, and
that of the narrow velvet neckband is
among them. In Paris it is enjoying
quite a rage, and is worn either above
or without the high semi-transparent
lace collar, says the New York Globe
Sometimes it is matched by a wristlet
of velvet threaded through 4 jeweled
slide, which shows up very well on
the long white or pale straw-colorec
gloves that are worn with elbow
sleeves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Keeping Horseradisb.

Grated horseradish can be kept ON
hand ready for use and yet retain its,
fresh flavor if well covered with vine.
gar and put into an air-tght jar i'm
mediately after grating. When it Isl
to be used take out quantity desired.
dilute slightly with cold water and
mix with one teaspoonful of sugar ro.
two tablespoons of horseradish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Cream Seroe.

delightful, fine cream serge cos
tune examined lately showed a bolero
th1ckly braided with fat silk braid
and finished with tiny silk ribbons.
The skirt was made with a braided
panel all down the front, and was
also decorated with buttons; the
bra1ding appeared again on the hips,
and five enormous fiat tucks were
noticeable at the hem.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

green plaid with a
fancy banding En-
ished with a black
edge as trimming.
The box plated eff
feet at the front,
produced by tucks
turned in opposite
directions, and the
becoming C ape
collar make the
d i S t i n g Vi j shing
characteristics, but
the lines are good
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
The Pipette and Test Bottle.

A good many of our readers are
using the Babcock tester. To such we
would say, BE careful as to the cor
rectness of the pipette; as a variation
in the gradations of this may result
in rendering the test of no value at
ALL For many years this matter has
been discussed, and in some of the
states laws have been passed in an
attempt to regulate it. 1t has been
decreed that every creamery should
provide itself with a oipette approved
by the state. this pipette to be used
to test all the others. But a good
many creameries paid no attention to
the law and others bought the pi-
pettes and laid them away carefully
1t was easier to assume that the pi-
pettes bought from the commercial
houses were right than to find out by
testing them But to the man that
purchases a tester for the sake of
finding out what his cows are doing
this carelessness will not be passed
by In silence He has his own inter-
ests to act as a spur to make hin
careful. One of the common methods
of testing bottles is to make the tests
ana tnen compare the results from
the different bottles or pipettes II
all agree 1t is quite safe to assume
that the pipettes and bottles are cor
rect This does not, however, neces-
sar1ly follow; for the reason all of the
pipettes and bottles may have come
[rom the same mandatory and been
All made wrong On the test bottles |
The neck from to 10 should contain |
-wo cubic centimeters of liquid, and |
he pipette should have a capacity of |
L7.6 cubic centimeters. Where possf- |
Die it is best to send to the state ex-
pertinent station and get sample bot !
les and pipettes known to be accu-
-ate--FarmerS' Review
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

versally becoming,
while the skirt is
full at sides and
back. AS illustrat-
ed the material is
lawn with trim
ming of embroid-
cry, but all mate
rials in use for
aprons are equally
suitable and the
trimming can be
varied to suit in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Drainage from creameries.

The drainage from creameries often
becomes a source of much annoyance
to people living in the vicinity. The
drains become foul with decaying
casein and other refuse. As most of
our readers are aware, putrid sour
milk has not the smell of roses. Resi-
dents in the neighborhood of such
bitches make complaint at the nui-
sance, while the cattle and other stock
that are in the habit of drinking at
the brooks refuse to take the water.
Some creameries undertake to remedy
matters by running sewers for long
distance to some brook that is at a
considerable distance from houses,
but even in such cases some of the
Objectionable features remain. This
may be remedied by the building of
large tanks that will receive from
5000 to 5000 gallons of the drainage
material at time. These tanks can
be constructed SO that the water in
them will gradually run off but the
tank will be kept nearly full at all
times. In effect, this is a septic tank.
It should be kept closed at the top,
so that the air will not have free
be that the casein in the slop will
largely rise to the top and form a
scum. In this the bacteria of a kind
that do not use air will work and
destroy all the organic matter, precip-
itating the ash only. The water then
flows away clear without odor and
can be allowed to run into any brook
without suspicion of polluting it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Paper DoyIies and center pi.c..

The woman who wishes to simplify
ner housekeeping finds one aid in the
new paper doyhes and center pieces,
that look so much like linen They
are not of the Japanese paper variety.
but look very like those fine things of
linen that any lady used her eyesight
ana time to elaborate They are so
dainty that even fastidious women use
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Fried EqQ Plant.

Pare and cut in slices half an inch
thick Sprinkle a little salt on each
shce and press down for an hour;
then rinse in clear water, and dry
WelI IN a towel. Dip in egg and roll
ed cracker and fry a nice brown in
not cottolene. Season more, if re-
quired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Change in Tan Shoes.

Tan shoes for walking are no longer
mannish in effect. They have high
Spanish heels and the low ones are
extremely low cut in front An un-
usually wide range of color is shown
In this years tan shoes, beginning
with a delicate champagne tint and
ending with a deep warm brown.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
BLOUSE Waist

Blouse waists with shallow yokes
are among the latest of fashions Of
ferings and are adapted to many at
tractive combinations. This one gives
the broad shoulder line that is the
very latest edict and is made of tan
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
The New Ribbons

me new ribbons show the Louis
xvi influence in touch of gold Pale
colorlngs such as blue, lavender and
pink, in taffeta- ribbons are embroid-
cred in tiny gold bow knots.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Girls Dress

Fretty dresses that also are simple
are Always IN demand for school wear
ana are shown in many light weight
"oois- rms one is exceptionally at
tractive and is made of small b1ue ora
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Girls Apron.

Attractive aprons are always in de-
mand for little girls and are as charm
ing as they are serviceable. This one
is novel and gives long, unbroken
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

them for many informal occasions.
They have the further virtue of being
inexpensive
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

stuHs is prominent feature of new
autumn dress fabrics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

Such device is cheap and easily
made by any timer and will effectu-
ally dispose of any amount of foam
that may arise.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-07-08
ATHENA, JULY s, 1904
Now that the government has obtain

Now that the government has obtain.
ed possession of the Isthmus Of Pana-
ma, the transportation monopoly 80
long enjoyed by the Pacific Mail Steam
ship company will come to en- end, says
the Oregonian. San Francisco COM
mercial interests are properly making
vigorous protest against the proposition
to grant the big company exclusive
privileges for another ten years. The
isthmus property was acquired by the
government for the purpose OF improv.
ing transportation facilities between the
two oceans. The proposed method for
improving these facilities, as every one
knows, was by the construction Of a
canal, thus enabling cargo to be carried
from Atlantic and European ports to
Pacific ports without breaking bulk or
being carried many thousands of miles
farther south to round the Horn. This
canal cannot be completed for many
years, but, in order that the shippers
of both coasts can secure some of the
advantages of the short route to the Pa
ciic, the land route across the isthmus
could be made Immediately available to
all comers. The money with which the
government purchased the isthmus
property was not supplied by the Pa
cifc Mail, but by the people as a whole,
and accordingly whatever benefits may
result from the government ownership
of that highway must rightfully accrue
to the people. 1t is we'll known fact
that the Pacific Mail is owned and con-
troled by the same persons who own and
control two of our greatest transconti-
mental lines. This TACT alone makes it
impossible for the isthmian highway to
fill its proper sphere as freight regula-
lor so long as it is at the mercy Of cor
porations who do not wish to have
freights regulated.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-07-08
FOR COMBATING FLAMES.
Novel Devices for Fire-Fighting Are
being Tested By German
OfEa0tals.

There have been so many recently
applied inventions for combating fire
that one might think the limit of in
genuity had been reached But the
German people inclined to invention do
not seem to be satisfied, says a London
paper. Many of the German methods
we're illustrated In the exhibits of the
fire department of the leading German
cities at the municipal exposition in
Dresden. Here. in addition to inn
provements on familiar contrivances,
number of new devices are shown
The city of Hanover exhibits model
of Its new automobile fire train, con-
sisting of an engine, fremans wagon
and an ambulance The steam that
propels the engine drives the pump
when the engine stops. BY pressure
of 15a pounds 1t furnishes $50 gallons
of water per minute. Beside the auto
mobile train is shown new mechan-
ical tower or revolving ladder
BY compressed air four long tubes
put together telescopically are driven
out and with them the four ladders at
tached to the heads of tho tubes. Tn
der efficient management the whole lad-
der is ready for use in 90 seconds and
the pressure is sufficient to lift man
with all his equipment to the top.
After 1t is lifted the entire ladder and
its working force can be revolved with
out turning the truck. 1t can. in emer-
gency. be handled by two men, while
for all other mechanical towers shown
four are required,
Leipsic shows model OF q fireman
equipped with an apparatus for pro-
tecting him from smoke and providing
him with oxygen. Kiel shows another
model of a fireproof outfit provided
with a tube for breathing.
The Leipsic fireman carries COM
pressed air with him In q steel recep-
table fastened to his back and con.
Quoted to his mouth through q tube.
The breath exhaled goes into drum,
where 1t is purified by a chemical
process and returned to the receptacle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-07-08
BLIND AND NO PULPIT.
Yet Crowds Swarm About This Chi,
cago Preacher Who HOLDS Forth
ON the street Corner.

q. 8. Willis is preacher without
pulpit and not syllable of sermon
but the word of God as found in tn,
New Testament. Yet every pleasan
day In spring, summer and autumn h
breaches to larger congregation thar
any other minister In Chicago, reports
the Tribune.
A most pathetic figure is this blind
man, who for five years has stood al
W-ightwood and Lincoln avenues from
four to six o'clock and recited the
Scriptures to thousands of people
homeward bound. 1t is the transfer
corner for all the Lincoln avenue, Bow
manville, Robey, Ashland avenue and
Sharpshooters' park cars, and the even
ing crush Is terrific.
But above the clamor of the crowd,
the rattle Of wagons, the rush and
clang Of the electric cars, rises the
vibrant voice OF the blind man repeat
ing the solemn words of Jesus Christ
and His apostles. 1t is strangely inn
pressive and never giba nor jeer dis
turbs the speaker. Tired faces soften,
gay voices are hushed, tender memories
are stirred little children gather in
groups to listen to the old, old story
The cars come, the crowd rushes pe1l-
NELL, an eager, pushing, hurrying
throng, tired, hungry and anxious to
get home.
The preacher and preachment are
momentarily forgotten, but they hear
him every night, year after year, and
the constant iteration must have Its in
fiuence upon their lives.
Six years ago he was stricken with
the most terrible form Of blindness,
double cataract, and since then he has
known no distinction between day and
night. He was untitled for work, and,
like many another blind man, was
forced into selling pencils for a liv-
ing. For year he stood on the cor
ner, dumb as well as blind. 1t was
horribly monotonous, but one day he
had sudden inspiration. A multitude
daily passed within the sound of his
voice, why not repeat passages OF
Scriptures, for there must be many a
man and woman who had scant time
for sacred things.
He knew hundreds OF verses, he
learned hundreds more-committed
whole chapters to memory, until now
he practically knows the entire New
Testament Unfortunately, he is ex-
tremely susceptible to chill, cold be-
ing the active cause Of his blindness.
So in cold and stormy weather he is
a prisoner at home, 43 Florence street,
and even on the hottest days he wears
heavy wooden pads strapped to his
shoes. He spends the win
ter months memorizing and In summer
the public gets the benefit of his hard
study. An unfortunate feature of his
disease Is an uncomfortable drowsi-
ness which the doctors say must be hui
mored. He has battled against 1t with
out avail, and has now succumbed to
The inevitable and sleeps for hours be-
ore 1t is time to begin his self-appoint-
ed task.
Mr.. Willis is slender man with q
rail physique and delicate, nervous
and the strain of speak
ng couple of hours day against the
noise OF this busy corner taxes him
sorely. But he is happy and contented
and sees nothing extraordinary In de-
voting his life to this unique opsn-air
service,