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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
silk Glove Problem Solved.

What to do with the old silk gloves
has long been problem with the girl
who hates to throw away her clothes
as long as any merit remains in them.
Elbow length silk gloves are expens-
i've, but the fingers wear out just as
quickly as any other kind, and, of
course, no one wants to wear ragged
finger tips. Mending is almost impos-
sible. One summer girl has hit upon
clever idea. wnen her silk gloves
are worn out at the fingers she cuts
them off in straight line across the
knuckles, makes a little hem and
edges it with a narrow bit of lace.
This makes a dainty pair of mitts
with long wrists, just the thing to
wear with this summers elbow
sleeves.
If silk stockings could only be made
over the same wayi
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
COW WENT SUDDENLY CRAZY
Swapping Turtle Gripped Her Nose ir
Pasture EieId

Peacefully grazing on the farm of
Harry Gardiner, near Courses Land
ing, N. j., with plenty of grass in
sight and nothing to mar the pleas
ures of life, a COW suddenly went vio-
lently insane The first anybody knew
of her malady was a loud below, fol-
lowed by wild flight, with tail extend
ed and head high in the air. The rest
of the herd looked on astonished at
the ungraceful exhibition, but the mad
one continued to race about the field
md to below most dolefully, the
while paving the earth and shaking
her head most violently.
The attention of the farm people
was called to the unseemly conduct
of the otherwise well behaved COW
and they discovered that she had been
attacked by a swapping turtle while
grazing near the bank of small
stream which flows through the pas
ture field The snapper" had grab
bed her nose, and all her antics to dis
lodge it were futile. After a deal of
effort the farm people managed to cor
raj the crazy COW and knock the tur-
tie into soup shape.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
In SIX for the Aft.rnoon

A pretty model for an afternoon silk
gown has the skirt plated and stitched
down for distance about the waist.
There is added to this a deep shaped
hounce, plated and stitched down for
several inches. a fashion that gives it
beautiful flare at the bottom This
is headed by band of Irish lace four
or hFe inches deep, edged with velvet
ribbon and with straps of the ribbon
crossing 1t at intervals. On the bodice
Is little bolero with coat tails. There
are dropping lapels faced with velvet
and deep collar made of lace and
straps of velvet like the trimming on
the skirt The sleeves end just below
the elbow with broad. loose cuff to
match the collars. with lace rufies
falling out of this.
The new very sheer silks are a boon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Accident Restored speeeb.

A remarkable case of bicycle acci-
dent restoring the power of speech to
a man who has been dumb for five
years. has occurred at Brockhurst,
near portsmouth, England. Jack
Moore served with the 10th Lancers in
the South African war, and was in
yalided home after an attack of en-
teric fever, which deprived him of his
power of speech. When returning
from work the other night, his bicycle
skfdded, and In the excitement of the
mishap, he was astonished to find him
self able to make an ejaculation His
recovery of speech is now perfect,
though four operations to restore it
had failed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
PaIatabIe Summer Stew.

Cut two pounds of the best end of
neck of lamb into neat chops, melt
one ounce of dripping in pan, fry
two sliced onions in it till of a pale
brown color, add one ounce flour, one
and half pints stock or water, stir
till they boil, put in the chops three
leaves of mint and little salt and
pepper Cook them slowly for one
hour, then three pounds new potatoes
scraped and sliced, cook for half an
houS longer. Serve hot with thick
border of cooked peas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Arab, Jew and Telegraph Wire.

An amusing story from the desert
is going the rounds in Paris. A Jew
of Djerba, who was travelling with his
donkey along the road from Ben-Gar-
dane to Zarzis, was attacked by two
Arabs Terrified, the Jew forsook the
donkey and his pack and hurtled up
telegraph post, where he bewailed his
fate, and at the top of his voice i'm
plored the help of God and of the mil
itary commander in charge of the gar
rison at Ben-Gardane. The Arabs,
who knew little about the telegraph,
except that infidels used it as a means
of communication for long distances,
were panic-stricken at the idea that
the Jew was lodging, as they thought,
information against them, tied the
donkey to the pole again, added gift,
and besought the Jew to explain by
means of the wire that restitution had
been made.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Ham TimbaIes.

Chop some very fine and add a
tablespoon melted butter, also a little
pepper. Toast slices of bread and
spread some of the chopped ham on
each slice. Add a dropped egg to
each slice, also, and then you have
minced ham with dropped eggs on
toast Eggs can be omitted Makes a
nice cold dish for lunch or supper, An
other way is to chop ham and cold
boiled potatoes together, season with
salt, pepper and butter Add few
crackers rolled fine. Shape with the
hands into small cakes, using a little
flour and fry the same as fishcakes.
Serve hot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Cat That Nursed coon..

Nestled in soap box in the kitchen
OF the farmhouse of John PooIer, near
Neury, is family of six raccoons be.
ing nursed by the family cat, after the
little animals had barely escaped death
at the teeth of cross-cut saw which
Mr. Pooler was working. The mother
or the raccoons was killed by the saw.
being unable to escape from the log
through the same hole that she had
entered late last fall
II the orphans thrive in the future
as they have in the past few days
they will live to maturity, much to the
delight of the Pooler children. who
have already named them after the
children of President Roosevelt's fam
lily. MI Pooler's cat immediatly took
a liking to the coons when they were
brought to the house and since then
has nursed them assiduouslysLewis.
ton Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
White and Gold.

A novel idea at an English wedding
was the carrying out of the color
scheme in white and gold, even to
the color of the hair of each attendant,
all of whom had golden locks. The
bride herself, Marjorie NeviI. daugh-
ter of Lord George Nevil, who didn't
change her name, as she married her
cousin, Percy Nevil, wore white tulle
with long train of gold brocade.
The tulle was spangled with gold and
her girdle was cloth of gold The
golden train was carried by three lit
tie golden-haired children. The
bridesmaids were also in white and
gold, their white lace coats being fas-
tened with gold buttons, and each
wore gold chain with gold initial
pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Long skirts Most Graceful.

The long skirts may be more un-
comfortable to walk in, but they are
by all odds the more graceful and be-
coming The light weight cloths of
which they are made for summer
wear have considerable warmth, but
no weight whatever as compared with
the winter ones The plain colors are
preferred to the figured, and the solid
colors, such as blue, tan and gray.
are as much in favor as they were
years ago. The different shades OF
blue are marvellous and apparently
endless in number. The bright blue
that has been fashionable all summer
is not quite SO popular just now, a
rather darker shade having taken its
Place.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
"cannibaIn Too Realistic.

An extraordinary turn led to
free fight recently among the audi.
enee in music-haH at Derehegyhazs
IN Hungary. A man named Johann
Marnolk, advertised as '.conjuIer and
cannibal," after finishing his sleight-
of-hand tricks, announced that he
would give an exhibition of cannibal-
ism, If any one in the audience would
obl1ge by coming on the platform. A
peasant lad offered himself. and went
on the stage, whereupon the cannibal
artist threw himself upon him, and
fixed his teeth in his ear. Some of
the audience attempted to help the
boy, others wished the scene to con-
tinue and prevented them, and finally
a fierce fight with cudgels began.
which ended in three persons being
killed, eighteen seriously. and over
forty more slightly injured. The can
nibal artist" escaped in the CON
fusion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12

Apply a drop of oil to the door
hinges to keep them from creaking.
A cork soaked In oil makes a good
substitute for glass stopper.
Kitchen tables may be made white
as snow" if washed with soap .and
wood ashes Floors look lest scrub
bed with cold water. soap and wood
ashes.
The mica windows of coal stoves
can easily be cleaned with soft
cloth dipped in vinegar and water
This should be done when putting
the stove up.
Add to the covered brick used as a
door stop strip of the covering
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12

GOWNS or THE
MOMENT

1or, without being warm or looking
heavy, they have firmness of texture
to resist the dampness, in pinkish
lilac is a frock of sheerest chiffon taf-
feta, trimmed with cream batiste en-
brOidery, in which are shown fine
threads of lilac. This was used for
the bib front and stock on blouse, and
also for the rolling collar and fancy
cuffs on sleeves From end of bib
to waist line the material is puffed.
The deep, shaped girdle is made of
the silk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
OLDEST WOMAN IN AMERICA.
Easter Mathews, Claiming to 1e 1856
Years OF Age. Dead.

The Oldest person in Augusta. Va,
and probably the oldest in the United
States, is dead from old age. Easter
Mathews was her name. She was
colored woman and lived at 81 New
Pine street. Her age was 135 years.
Aunt Easter" as she was called.
was born in ITO, and while in slavery
she belonged to number of promi-
nent families of the city. She had for
her last owners the Clayton family,
and she often spoke of Turner Clay
ton in her last days.
One of the ways the old woman had
OF telling her age was that she re-
membered several years before the
Springfield Baptist church was built
in the city, and this institution is los
years old. She claimed that she re-
membered when the spot where the
church now stands was in the swamp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
FerruIe on PIGS Claw.

When a pig recently slaughtered at
Claremont, N. H, was dressed an iron
ferruIe was found imbedded in the
flesh just below the due-c1aw 1t
plainly showed that the iron had been
there some time, as the other claws
were grown to such an extent that it
would have been impossible to force
the band over them 1t is thought
that the pig when small must have
stepped on the ferrule and thus placed
it on his foot and as he walked in
the mire forced it on higher until the
growth of the foot securely held it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12

Thirteen Children in Seventeen Years.
By the arrival of twins at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Killer, in
Lima, the roof now shelters a family
modelled in conformity to President
Roosevelt's most radical ideas of true
Americanism. Though married but
seventeen years, Mrs. Killer is the
mother of thirteen children, the ages
of the offspring ranging from two
days to sixteen years.-Cleveland
Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Simple Linen Waist.

Blouse of lilac linen, made with a
box plait in the middle of the front, on
each side of which are two tucks 1t
is trimmed around the neck with a
band of material, the ends of which
are turned back on each side of the
front, forming tabs fastened with but
tons. The shaped collar is of the
linen, ornamented with buttons
The fine sleeves are finished below
the elbows with bands and straps of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Evening Goats.

In the six coats. taffeta perhaps
holds precedence. but the soft chiffon
faille, several of the satin finished
supple Silks and the grapes are all
well liked by the cloakmakers fol-
evening wear. while for carriage use
taffeta is at the head of the silk list
Some of the exquisite brocaded silks
in one tone or in delicate flower color
ings are utilized for evening coats
elaborately trimmed in lace, and are
especially charming over sheer white
frocks or one tone frocks in delicate
tints.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12

sewed strongly to the sides, and rails
ed just enough to admit the foot, then
lift 1t by the toes and save STOPPING.
In sickness, when disinfectants are
needed in sinks and basins, use car
bolic acid, allowing four tablespoon
fuls to each pint of cold water; pour
down the pipes, and let it remain
half an hour before flushing
Half an ounce of gum arabic dis
solved in wineglassful of boiling wa
ter, and adding plaster of Paris to
form thick paste. Apply with a
brush to the edges of broken china,
and join ends evenly together.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Summer styles in Covers.

Small cushion covers of linen are
seen in sheerest weaves, with open
work effects that look as though they
must break apart at ones touch.
Others are in heavier grades, with
eyelet designs Covers for round
cushions are nearly all in very fine
linen with insertion decoration and
lace edging- Buttonholes are worked
above the ruffies at either end.
through which wash ribbons are
drawn and tied in bows.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
chicaao's Rapid crowth.

Chicago did not get place on the
map until 1840, when its population
was 4,470 To-day it is the fourth
city In the world in point of popula-
ton and wealth The only towns
which lead it are London. New York
and Paris
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Get Lodoinos cheap

The clerks of the railway mail ser
vice who work in the travelling post
offices that run in and out of New
York have a lodging house at 26 vessy
street which they maintain at a cost
of $12 year for each of the 700 clerks
who put up there at the New York end
of their runs This is tribe more
than cents night for each clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Millions of Visible stars.

Millions of Visible stars.
The number of stars visible to the.
naked eye is fewer than 5000. The
number of stars visible through the
largest telescope is probably not few
er than 100. .00O. GOO.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
Use No Salt.

Races of men who use no salt are
shown above: Kirghis, South Ameri-
can, and Central American Indians.
Polynesians. and Eskimos.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12

the material over tight cuffs, also of
the material, ornamented with the but
tons. The pretty girdle is of the linen
and forms a strap in front.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-12
FROM Mew-
PloR oS Botron7

The inventor of this poison bottle
says it cannot possibly be mistaken
for an ordinary bottle, or in fact any
other bottle
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11
What Tie Market affords.

M EATS have all raised in retail price the holidays
the average change being pound All kinds
Of animal food higher and this condition Of affairs is
likely to continue with steady upward tendency until
spring. atho there may be occasional fluctuations Turkeys
selling everywhere for 20 cents pound and the supply
very scany it is quite likely they may go above this
price Ducks geese and chickens all selling for Is
CENTS with strong demand account Of the scarcity Of
turkeys.
There nice crappies and smelts the market for
parrish and they selling at Is cents where long
they sold at shilling New potatoes have recently
INTO the market and sell at cents pound The slender
red stalks of dollhouse grown pepan have made their APP
in the market this week. selling 20 pound
Fine egg plants also shown in the stalls at 20 cents
apiece for large Spinach comes from Florida
and packed in fattened layers but the packing
skfuy that is neither bruised wted and each
little plant is perfect specimen without dead ragged
leaves The young onions and radishes homegrown
and sell for cents bunch The best tomatoes are grown
IN the home lighthouses and sell for rs pound while
the southern tomatoes sell for Is cents pound The
punches Of urnps carrots and beets make the
vegetable counter look quite summary These for
cents bunch two punches for cents Beans also look
very nice and sell for Is cents pound. ~.
Head lettuce ranges in price from 10 49, &C
cord TO size and rmness Of heads; leaf lettuce 10
cents peppers selling for 60 dozen and
celery!for from 20 to 40 cents dozen. -..-..'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11
AN EXTENDED CHAIR.

X7HEN President Eliot Of Harvard toured on the Pacific
Wv coast some twenty years ago. Of the seats Of
learning he visited the University Of Washington
attic.
He became much interested in Professor O. B. Johnson
who Of the colleges leading lights and the
Of conversation asked the Western what chair he
held.
Wei" said Johnson IT professor Of biology, but
also give instruction in meeoroogy botany physiology
chemistry entomology and few others e .z
- should say that you occupied whole settee, not
chair, = rejoined Harvard's chief.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11

The lifesavers think that the craft
has drifted around Race Point into
Cape Cod bay, if, indeed, in her help
less condition she has not been wrecked
and her crew of four lost.
The Uradd is commanded by Captain
Bruce, and sailed from Aalesund on
Aug. Z. The boat was built in an en-
deavor to win a prize of 1,000,0O0f.
offered by the French government fer
a lifeboat which would reduce danger
to minimum. The boat took 100 DAYS
in her passage to St. Johns, n. F.,
whence she sailed for New York. The
contrivance is eggshaped, Is feet long,
8 feet wide and feet deep. 1t is built
ness and is Of 4.75 tons gross. 1t is
controlled by an ordinary tiller.
See Stockwell soon-That life insur.
ance-The Penn Mutual, Andrus Bldg.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11
What Women Want to Kn0v.

THE CARE OF THE HANDS.-Iam obliged to do my
housework and how can keep my hands white and
soft9 They naturally shapey but cannot keep them
looking as 7 would *wsh.-Marjore Mabel
There is doubt hatShousewor is hard the hands,
but little will keep them in good condition In
sonay rub few drops of olive oil we'll into the skin and
then dust with tacum powder before drying upon
towel The oil will keep the hands from growing calous
and if old loose kid gloves whenever is possible
and clever housekeeper will be surprised how often it will
be possible the hands will be saved from exposure cold
air. Be careful to thoroy dry your hands after they have
been in water hands, exposed to the cold chap
badly and require special rubbing Of olive oil Keep
box Of powdered borax the kitchen and another the
bathroom and soften the before you wash either
dishes hands Drying the hands in cornmeal
meal will keep them wonderfully soft and white and box
might be kept beside the dshpan. Manicure your nails
carefully to hangnas and be too tired to
that your hands dry and clean. T:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11
ont Of the Months Of Babes.
FASHIONS PENALTY.

TWELVE-YEAR-OID who had recently attained to the
n dignity Of separate collars found them ''vany and
vexation Of the spirit"
"Papa,' he demanded day, after unusually long
tussle with the rebeous buttonhoes do you think
will ever go out Of fashionq''
II think not, my boy,'' the di.couraging reply
"jiminy," exclaimed tho detected hopeful "thats
bum prospect, wearing collars all your life!" ...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11

"Have you seer Corteas ~ he asked careessly Tha
Is one Of The queer places Of New York; -..-
"No!" they chorused. Shall go thereof -.
tYou SHALL he replied, and gave the order to the
chauffeur whereupon they aghted in due time at Corte-
lais door.
1T queerplace, they assened upon entering, and
it The walls lined side with mirrors
ang in faucets above which slots for the dimes On
the other side glass DOORS back of which sandwiches
showed temptngy and little dishes Of hot macaron and
of apple frtters not to speak of other things
s'You put penny the SLOT inquired Miss Lundn,
"and get what you want7' ~" ~. *~ .*..
eff it only penny" sighed Gilbert jokingly but
it is always dime ''.* 80 F." ~ = II" - " r.:
How funny you are!' she laughed and the others
echoed: Chow awfuly funny you are!''. ..;~* .:"s
Gilbert smiled grimly he got his last dollar changed
into dimes for the slots. = -~*i - :=~~. 1>
e'You right, he said. "I humorist to the
bone.7' - :. - @>:@& -. ~: ".::: .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-11
To the Rescue of an Artist.
BY Zoe Anderson Norris.

[E day was gray. It affected Gilbert s
spirits. The great picture must wait
till the sun shone. He would not do it
the injustice Of working at it half
heartedly. He dismissed the model,
threw cloth over the canvas, and go
ing to the far end of." the: !. studio
which the gray rays from the skylight
had left in shadow, flung himself on
a couch behind the screen and fell
asleep. *@..
By and by he was awakened by
high, sweet, girlish voices. GAS long