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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Black Taffeta Popular.

Black taffeta gowns are having big
vogue among women who make il a
rule never to be without a black gown
of some sort, even if they wear it but
seldom. Black velvet is oftenest en-
ployed for trimming in cases where
elaborateness is desired. One beauti-
full model recently shown had the en-
tire lower portion of the skirt consist
of a very full-fiaring, fitted fiounce of
velvet. In other cases simple stitch
ing is reSorted to.
Another favorite trimming for taf-
fetas is mousseline, for an indisput-
able charm exists in the combination
of opaque materials with gauzes, chif-
fons and laces and it finds its perfec-
ton in their combination, which is, of
course, intended only for dressy
gowns
One of the new sleeves is made up
of taffeta puffs and cross folds of the
silk an inch wide, having plated ruff
fles on the edges. The effect is very
full and the sleeve from the elbow
down is completed by long gauntlet
of brocade. draped on the bias and
trimmed at the wrist with several
quillings of Mechlin lace.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24

A plain brown or green wallpaper
makes an ideal background for pic
lures, and the absence of pattern on
walls adds immensely to the apparent
size of the room.
Conveniently near the range in the
kitchen should be placed the sink and
the dresser, not too far from the table
and range You have then the prin-
cipal articles so placed that the labor
will be much lightened.
To save the knees of boys ribbed
stockings one mother re-enforces them
by sewing a piece of strong black
cloth behind them before they are
worn at all. 1t is remarkable how
much longer stockings wear when
treated in this way.
Polished iron work can be preserved
from rust by an inexpensive mixture
made of copal varnish mixed with as
much olive oil as will give it a degree
of greasiness, and afterward adding
to this mixture as much spirit of tur-
pentine as of varnish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Value of Grass for Poultry,

Though thoroughly appreciating the
value OF good grass range, with all
that goes with it in the way of insects,
worms, seeds and exercise, as well as
grass, we would not wish to fully in
dorse the statement as to the saving
in grain effected by a good grazing
ground unless such statement was
supported by details sufficient to dem
onstrate the correctness of his opin-
ion- In our own experience we have
never regarded grass, hay or bulky
green foods as valuable to substitute
for any considerable part of the grain
ration We have always found that
chickens well supplied with green
food and meat food were heartier
feeders of grain than those fed grain
alone, except in the extreme hot
weather. when. if left to themselves
they will generally eat so much green
stuff and SO little grain that both
growth and egg production are
checked.
According to our experience and
way of estimating values, these acces-
sories of the grain ration do not so
much economize in actual cost of food
as increase the capacity for digesting
and utilizing the staple grain foods
That is, they increase production We
have found, too, that they increase it,
as rule, much more than enough to
pay for the increased cost of food. An
other point to be considered is that
the use of rations so balanced not only
increases the efficiency of the digest
i've organs, but by preserving their
efficiency prolongs the useful life of
the fowl AS Mr.. Strickland says a
bulky ration distending the stomach
serves certain useful ends The trou-
Bile with the aIl-grain ration is that it
is too concentrated 1t burns out the
digestive apparatus. Fowls can stand
1t for awhile, and may grow better or
lay better on it than they would on
ration constaining much green stuff,
but they will not last so long
Some say and think it the better
policy to force the fowls for all they
are worth, and when they are ex-
harsted turn them of, but the wisdom
of that policy is open to doubt. In
deed it has been discredited in many
experiences.
In most northern sections grass can
not be grown during the winter.
Where our winters are quite reliably
open" enough to give fowls a good
many opportunities for foraging, win
ter rye is the favorite crop for poul-
try, and it could be used much more
than it is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Plated Skirt in stvle.

The plated skirt is one of the set
tied fashions for the coming season.
Skirts must be full, but they must not
be bulky about the hips. BY plated
skirts is meant the several varieties
that are used for the lighter fabrics
The most graceful skirt for walking
just clears the ground. Drop skirts
are still worn, although a few frocks
are made up with the lined breadths
Accordion and sun plating lose none
of their popularity and skirts made
OF black voile crepe de chine, gauzes
and nets will be much worn with the
fancy Louis silk and velvet coats A
dainty model of black crepe de chine
to be worn with a black velvet coat
and an embroidered waistcoat is plait-
ed in cores, the plated cores alter
mating with others plain to the knee
where they fall into plaitings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
POULTRY
Improving the Flock.


The present high prices of grain
should have a beneficial effect upon
poultry raising. The average flock
carries by far too many second and
tl1ird-rate breeders. These should be
marketed at once to cut down feed
bills, and for the betterment of the
next seasons breeding. High-priced
grain will Gull closer this year than
the judgment of the average breeder
and greatly to his benefit.
For pullets to be built up, 1 would
give the green food. preferably cab
bage about the middle of the morn
ing, and the cut bone about an hour
before the evening feed. There is no
objection to keeping green stuff before
the pullets all the time if the supply
is sufficient for that, but if it is to be
fed at stated times, make it about the
middle of the forenoon. For these
pullets, too, l would feed cut bone
either daily, or five days a week. They
will probably eat about the same
amount per week whether fed twice
or three or four or seven times. They
may sometimes eat little more when
fed often, but mine never did-not so
it would be noticed. For stock with
robust digestion, 1 would, to save Ia
Dor and suit my own convenience,
make the number of meals as small as
possible, and feed full at every meal;
but special cases sometimes require
special treatment to get the results
we are seeking Exchange.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
composition of Milk.

Milk is made up of water and solids,
the latter varying from eleven to six
teen per cent and averaging about
thirteen per cent. The solids are
again divided into fat and solids not
fat. The solids not fat dissolved in
water make a thin syrup or serum.
Fat will not dissolve in water. In milk
it is found in the form of microscopic
globules, which vary in size from
1900 to 100000 of an inch in diane
ter. The globules in the milk of Jer-
seys and Guernseys are larger than
those of ShOrthorns and Holsteins. AS
the milking period of COW increases
they become smaller and much more
numerous. If a drop of milk freshly
drawn from the udder is viewed
under a microscope the globules will
appear evenly distributed over the
field, After the milk has stood a while
they will group themselves in little
punches. If they are at the right tenn
perature to be sticky, they will run
together when agitated and may be-
come visible to the naked eye as but
ter granules. This is the explanation
of what takes place in churning-
Denver Field and Farm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Exciting a Dairy Cow.

l have made a close study of dairy
problems during the last fifteen or
twenty years, and l think | have
picked up some experience by which
others should profit, writes a South
Dakota farmer. l refer especially to
the matter of exciting the dairy cow
In the first place, l have no use for
dog around a dairy farm. One that
is properly trained and is looked after
by a sensible person may often be
useful without being harmful but
where there are a number of indi-
viduals looking after the cows l think
the dog should be dispensed with.
have many times noticed a falling on
fully One-half in the quantity of
milk given by my cows after they
have been given a chase by the dog,
while l have in mind few cases
where cows under normal conditions
gave six quarts at a milking would
not give pint after being chased by
a dog. Now, a repetition of this ex-
perience for a few times may occur
even after a lactation period of only
three or four months.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Proper Food for Hens.

Glover, alfalfa or grass is a per-
fectly balanced food for stock and
poultry, and to one who never gave
the matter much attention, the guam
tity poultry will eat is an astonish-
ment to him. This will be seen very
plainly when hens are confined to
runs; they eat up every blade of
grass in an extensive yard and then
pine to get out for more In the nor
NAL condition of things, a hen will
live on grass; but if she is laying, she
must have something in addition to
furnish the egg material, and this
can be supplied more cheaply than
in any other way by giving her corn.
Long observation convinces us that
corn fed to laying hens makes the
yolk of eggs richer yellow and gives
solidity to the whites. Eggs laid by
a half-fed hen have whites that are
thin and watery and the yoIks are Of
ten pale and thin, falling fat when
the egg is broken instead of standing
up in the shane of a half globe
Kansas Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
FancifuI Ideas in Muffs.

While fiat muffs are more fashion
able than the round variety the differ
ence is not owing altogether to a pref
erence for the fiat, as the short-haired
furs are made up in the first form,
while the long haired are made into
large round muffs.
Many of the fiat muffs assume a
rounded outline or even a tendency
to point at the lower part while the
tops are narrower and are often
curved or indented.
Many of the seasons muffs and neck
pieces are designed for special cos
tunes and not for general wear. In
muffs fancy runs riot; on some Of the
fanciful ones to go with certain cos
tunes. Not only is lace used but pas
sementeries, bands of embroidery, and
contrasting furs are used to make
them more elaborate, if less beautiful
and artistic, than though the fur itself
were all.
Furs are even dyed to match gown
materials, and browns and grayS in
many different shades are shown
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
The Cow and the Hen.

Hoard's Dairyman tells of two men
who took a COW census. In Pennsyl-
vanla twenty-five farmers who were
patrons of creameries averaged net
profit of $15-06 per year for each COW
while twenty-five more made a profit
OF 65 cents per COW. In Indiana the
best six out of fifty averaged $21.00
per COW per year. 1t is fair to as
sumo that these best cows were worth
from $45 Ito $50. Consequently it ap-
pears that it takes, a good COW to pay
an annual profit equal to one-third of
her value.
Wallace's Farmer has given through
its columns the records of farmers
hocks of grade chickens that paid a
clear profit of dollar per hen. If
put UP at public sale many of these
chickens would have sold from $500
to $500 per dozen. 1t would seem
that the average hen, under average
conditions, will give profit of twice
her value, where the average COW
under average conditions, will pay a
profit of about one-third her value.
When we consider the difference in
the amount of money invested we
wonder that farmers are so slow in
giving the hen her due
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
New Eur Garment

one OF the newest fur garments is
more like fichu than anything else
attached to velvet belt. The sleeves
are smooth over the shoulder, extend
ing to considerable width below the
elbow. One of the latest furs is white
astrachan dyed brown. This is made
into coats, but more often into neck
pieces and muffs. There is the same
Infinite variety in neck pieces and
everything is found in them from huge
stoles which envelope the shoulders to
pieces of fur that are a little larger
than four-in-hand tie. The stole will
reign supreme. however. Quite a num-
Der of the smaller fur garments while
shaped are slightly draped about the
shoulders and they fasten on the bust
with an ornamental clasp. The ends
may be long or short.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Rhode Island Reds

According to what seems to be re1i
able testimony, the variety of fowls
now commonly called Rhode Island
Reds originated nearly fifty years ago.
The late William Tripp of Little
Compton is accredited with having
bred the foundation stock
Several interesting points are stat
ed in letter by Mr.. George T. How
ard of Little Compton, who writes as
follows: THE Rhode Islands Reds
originated on the farm of William
Tripp (now deceased). This man
raised them for good many years,
and after a time other people around
town got them. They were called
the Bill Tripp' fowl Finally someone
from out of town, think, came
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
WHILE THE
TEA DREW

Fluffy tailored skirts are the most
striking departures.
Pale colored gloves are worn as
frequently as white ones.
For the knockabout suit there is
nothing like good corduroy.
Long gloves with wrinkled tops are
worn with the elbow sleeves.
White jet is used with beautiful ef-
feet on some of the white gowns.
With the silk dressy gown a cock
ade of silk to match is worn in the
hair.
Shoulders are spreading out to a
prodigious and most unlovely width
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24

through the town, bought up some of
the best of them, and took them to
some poultry show and called them
Rhode Island Reds. 1 think they are
very good fowl for this climate and
am raising them altogether at pres
ent''
Mr.. p. H. Wilbour, son of Isaac C.
Wilbour, who was one of the veteran
poultry raisers and handlers of Little
Compton, writes: "A few years ago
Miss Rebecca, daughter of William
Trip, informed me that a certain
Dr. Aldrich came there and bought a
few pullets and cockerels. He exhib-
tied them, calling them Rhode Island
Reds, and this is the first intimation
that she had of the name (R l. Reds).
Dr. Aldrich is a Fall River man. To
the best of my knowledge and belief
the present Rhode Island Reds have
existed about twenty or twenty-five
years, and for at least ten years of
that period were confined to Mr.
Tripp's farm and the farms of such
of his neighbors as obtained eggs or
fowls from him, among the earliest of
whom was my father, who for several
years handled the bulk of Mr. Trips
eggs and chickens, we setting a great
many of the eggs and raising The pull
let's"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
The Poultry Yard.

Select the best breed and stick to
it
Provide plenty of fresh water and
variety of feed
Push the chicks intended for broil-
ers and keep them in good growing
order.
Whitewash the poultry house, keep
the floors dry and the nests and roosts
free from vermin.
Oats is one OF the best feeds for
poultry of all kinds and ages, but for
chicks should be hulled-
Coal oil is a cheap and effective pre-
ventive and exterminator of vermin
that infest the chicken houses
Gull the flock and send to the table
Or the boarding houses all hens that
are not good layers and good mothers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Opera Glass Raus,

Heavy open laces are made over
satln Innings into opera glass bags
this year. They are white, as a rule,
put can be made in colors, lining and
lace TO match. A plain square bag is
drawn up at the neck with ribbons
carried through embroidered rings, set
on the inside, the throat of the bag
nnisned with deep ruching of chif-
ION larger bag for carrying more
OF mniaoy's trinkets is similarly made
and set here and there ON the outside
with silver paillettes So are other Of
the opera glass bags, which are drawn
up at the mouth over two ball-finished
oars or silver or gold. These bags are
rounded at the lower corners, finished
at the sides with dainty ribbon ros-
cites, and the ribbon handles are
knotted There may be palette span
giles or not, and of silver or gold.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24

is to cut the leaves from the net foun-
dation and apply on a cotton, wool
or silk gown. Work over the design
covering the figures well, with en-
broidered silk or mercerized cotton.
The result is excellent. The en-
broidery stands out and the lace pat
tern answers the same purpose as
stamped design and in most cases is
more attractive than the conventional
patterns found in the shops.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Balanced Rations for Dairy Cow.

We have said a great deal from
time to time on the necessity of hav-
ing balanced ration for all kinds of
animals, and especially for the dairy
cow We have no particular ration to
prescribe. The ration that would be
best for one is not best for another
because of the difference in price. A
scientifically balanced ration may not
be as profitable under some circum-
stances as one somewhat out of bal
ance, for the same reason, but farm
ers should all know at least in gen
eral way what foods grown on the
farm will make an approximately
balanced ration, and if the necessary
foods are not grown on the farm what
can be bought in the cheapest way TO
solve the problem. An experience of
many years in answering questions
submitted by dairymen has satisfied
us that about nine out of ten are feed
ing an unbalanced ration, which, how
ever. might be balanced in most
cases at profit--Wallace's Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24

Velvet flowers in lovely shaded
colors are used on some of the best
hats.
Tight bodices and loose blouses will
share honors for some time to come.
New ostrich plumes show the light
color at the stem, deepening toward
the tip.
One plated length of ribbon looks
like cross between a cockade and a
pOmpOn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
SHADING in coIors

Beautiful ostrich feather sets, muff
and long round boa. appear this year
in the shaded effects which are to be
found in so many things. There is
the popular. heliotrope. shading to pal
est lavender, and to go with another
popular shade of the season-brown-
the feathers graduate from a rich dark
tone to delicate cream. They are
charming
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Caked Udders.

If from exposure there are any of
the cows whose udders show a ten
dency to cake, give them Immediate
attention and do not let them get so
far along that a quarter or half of
the udder may be ruined. There is
nothing better to do at first than to
give hot applications. and gently mas
sage the inf1amed udder with vaseline
afterward. to keep it from taking
cold If the vaseline is not at hand
give a good coating of fresh lard
This should be attended to several
times a day, but always remember
that the udder is very, very sensitive
and should be handled with the great
est care, also, that it is only manly
TO forgive the cow in this condition If
she does give you a few unnecessary
kicks Watch her very carefully and
if in a day or SO if the udder does not
improve get a veferinary's advice
Mrs c. H. Robbins
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Raspberry Ravarian Cream.

Soften a quarter of a package OF
gelatine in half a cup of raspberry
juice; dissolve over hot water; add
the juice of half lemon. a cupful of
raspberry juice and half a cup OF
sugar; stir over ice water, and when
it begins to "set' fold in a cupful
and a half of double cream beaten
solid. Pour into mold. When cold
serve surrounded with the froth from
whipped cream.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Lard Good for Healing Cuts.

Most farmers are acquainted with
the difficulty in milking the COW that
cuts her teats on the barbed wire
fence. A little lard put on the cut
few moments before milking will so
soften it that the cow will give the
mixer no trouble. An application OF
lard or butter after milking hastens-
the healing of the cut
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Autumn caIIino COSTUME.

simple and in good taste. The ruff1es
are finished at the bottom with folds.
The bands are of hand embroidered
strips of the broadcloth of which the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24

tache and blue velvet. The waiStcoat
is of white cloth, ornamented with
little gold buttons.
The full sleeves are finished with
bands of white cloth. trimmed with
moufsJ of the soutache and velvet,
which form loose cuffs over tight
under cuffs of white cloth, ornamented
with gold buttons The tucked collar
is OF white, with a turnover of blue
velvet
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Make the Cow comfortahIe.

Have generous window in the
COW stable to admit light and sun
shine A small yard for the COW to
be turned into when the weather is
pleasant would be preferable to con-
stant stabling.- She doesn't need vio-
lent exercise Give her plenty of feed,
pure air, protection from severe cold
and all storms Make her comfort
able
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
UTILIZING Old Lace

A rapid and easy way of embroider-
Ing and one which enables q woman
10 use up odds and ends of old and
new lace. especially in floral design.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Last Milk the Best

The last milk drawn from cow is
much richer than the first The last
quart usually contains more than
three times as much butter fat as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24
Pale Green Cloth Waist.

Blouse of pale green cloth, trimmed
with straps of white cloth, which are
themselves trimmed with rows of pale
green soutache and with motifs of sou
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-24

gown is made. The vest-yoke and low
er sleeves are of tucked liberty silk
The hat, with soft roll and knot of
velvet, is felt, both velvet and hat be-
ing OF the new coque de roche shades
Alaska forum., 1904-10-15

WHEN Manager Duncan of the N. c. Company gave notice of an advance in the price of provisions few weeks ago it was received with considerable indig- nation. Coming on the heels of a stri t cash business, and the arbitrary cutting down of the value of the miner money -gtll-du5t; the indig nation was just. Manager Duncan decided to over-rule his instructions, and restored prices to the former standard. Present prices may prevail throughout the winter, but unless independent stocks arrive next summer a new agent may follow in- structions. Louis Sloss assured several Ramparters this summer, that his com pany would positively not raise prices or take any advantage over consumers on account of the retirement of the N. A. T. & T. Co. How much confidence may be placed in Mir. Sloss' promises is evidenced by the instructions to his To- cal manager. The consumer should inn mediately lay plans to bring in his own outfit next season.