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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
New Triple Skirts.

That the separate waist has indeed
been promoted must be admitted
when one sees the elaborate white
silk and lace affairs worn by social
leaders at the musicales, where the
star prima donnas "assist-" These
shirt waists appeared on the removal
of coats-mostly of the three-quarter
length and matching the skirts-the
hats either matching the costume or
en- suite with the furs worn. But
there are delightful exceptions. One
young matron in a skirt and coat of
purple cloth wore ermine and a tlIr-
ban of pale blue taffeta with white
plume fiecked with black Another
notable costume was of white serge,
with a plumed black velvet turbau
and lynx furs. The coat was trim
med with black velvet and gold strap
pings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

tions. In rfpening cream properly,
much depends upon the experience and
judgment of the buttermaker. Meth
DDS that may bring the best results
obtainable at one time may be alto
gether unsatisfactory at another;
therefore an understanding of all con-
ditions present is necessary, before
any particular system of ripening can
be recommended. Here is where the
best qualifications of the buttermaker
are brought into requisition. A failure
at this point in buttermaking can new
er be entirely remedied; the influence
OF impure milk, improper cooling, ETC.,
may be at least partially corrected;
sure to manifest itself in the impaired
quality of the butter produced. The
chief factor in good butter is the ma
vor. Other defects may be, to GER
tain extent, condoned or passed by,
but bad flavor never. 1t is by the
proper ripening of cream more than
anything else that good flavor is OBJ
tanned; to be sure other factors exert
an influence, but the flavor of butter,
whether good or bad, is largely con-
trolled by the acidlty of the cream at
the time of churning Acid, like chari-
ty, covers a multitude of sins. There
fore many of the defects resulting
from impure milk, quality and kind
covered up, or, in other words, neutral
lied, by the system practiced in ripen-
ing ana the degree of acid developed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
CoIors for Spring.

In the new spring tailor-made gowns
nelios and lavenders and plum shades
are we'll to the fore, and there is
marked tendency toward simplicity
and fitted effects. The coats of these
early suits run the gamut of length
from the bolero that ends well above
the high girdle to the redingote that
reaches well-nigh to the skirt hem.
But all the coats, be they brief or
lengthy, define the lines of the figure
clearly Many. of the wooltex suits
have trinity fitted coats shaped with
the French dart seam, and finished
with basquines which follow the Lou
is XIV lines, tapering to nothing in
front. or are of even length all around.
The vest or waistcoat is a feature of
these coats The skirts of these wool
tex suits show slightly less fullness
than marks their immediate prede-
ceSSorS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

White will probably be the most
popular color in summer shirtwaists.
Some colored waists are shown, of
course, but the finest handwork and
the best designs are seen developed in
white. Plain and embroidered linen,
the mercerized materials and pOplins
are the materials most favored so far.
-Pre-eminent among the white waists
will be the lingerie ones They are
shown in bewildering variety, and for
the woman who is to have but two or
three the matter of choice is no easy
one Sheer handkerchief linen is usu-
ally chosen for these beautiful bits of
daintiness, and handwork is lavished
upon them The woman who has the
time and patience to do her own hand
work will find she has been repaid,
especially if her means be moderate,
for the prices charged in the shops
are appalling
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
AGRICULTURE
Preventing Cabbage Club Foot.


A number of inquiries are noted
asking for some effective means to
prevent the destructive disease
known as CLUB foot in cabbage
Having grown hundreds of acres of
cabbages and having successfully
fought this disease 1 will say some
thing of my methods
Since club foot is more likely to in
fest heavy, wet lands I select first, il
possible, light, friable, dry soil. How
ever, if the land has been previously
cropped to cabbage preventive meas
ures are advisable. 1t is conceded,
believe, that this disease is caused by
a minute insect which stings the
roots, allowing the juices of the stalk
to exude, forming an excrescence that
continues its growth with that of the
plant. 1t is this formation that saps
the energy and life from the plant
and uses its vitality in producing this
knot on the root, which would other
wise go to forming the solid head,
always absent in club footed plant.
l plow my land deep for cabbage. Civ
ing the field a thorough preparation
with the disc and spring-teothed har-
row until the soil is perfectly fined to
the depth of plowing if possible.
When available a heavy dressing of
barn yard manure is applied and
worked in with the disc. In lieu of
the animal manure a moderate appli-
cation of a good complete CONNER
c1ai fertilizer is given. | then furrow
out along lines where rows of plants
are to be set with a single shovel
plow and into the bottom of the fur
row is placed first the main applica-
ton of commercial fertilizer and on
top of this 1 scatter air-slaked or ag-
ricultural lime at the rate of about
one ton per acre. With a small
toothed horse cultivator, tightly closed
together to admit into furrow, the
lime and fertilizer is thoroughly
mixed and incorporated with the soil
on the bottom and each side CT the
furrow. This partially closes the fur
row and the filling is completed by
going over the field Iengthwise of the
rows with a light spike tooth harrow
or plank drag, leaving a decided de-
preston Immediately in centre of row
to enable the settlers to distinguish
location of same. 1 have found that
the lime will destroy the causes of
club foot as well as aid in converting
the less readily available plant foods
into available and soluble form so
that the cabbage, which is a very
rank feeder, may take up it's food
rapidly and SO reach an early maturi-
ty, the desirable and essential feature
for the spring crop.-Ralph M. Wal
colt, Erie Co., Pa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
Popular Linoerie BIouses.

The tremendous vogue for lingerie
blouses is a wiser mode than it seems
at first thought They are always
fresh and dainty, not at all perishable
and as warm as any of the lighter
weight silks when worn over one OF
the well-cut Innings of heavy India silk
Then again they may be worn al
through the year, and In character OF
fabric answer certain hint of infor-
mality in the nature of the blouse
proper At any rate modish womer
are buying them by the wholesale.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
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bIouses made entirely of valen.
cienneS-
The waistcoat or vest is almost uni
versal on this seasons tailor mades
The surplice waist runs riot. Almost
every new frock is finished off that
way.
The long redingote is SO close fit
ting and so elaborately trimmed that
it appears less like coat than a
gown
White null and lace gowns are well
trimmed with lace and delicate inset
embroidery of the handkerchief order
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

Fancy a redingote of yellow Vene-
tian lace.
Cuffs flare upward, with outstanding
frills of lace.
Colored embroideries will be much
used on white dresses.
Harmony from hat to shoe is the
main point to be aimed at
Princess gowns are to be the smart
est of spring and summer frocks
Soft, fluffy and dainty are the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
More Material Called For.

The amount of goods ne cessary fol
a dress to-day is almost twice the
number of yards used in the gowns OF
two years ago, the full sleeves taking
a vast amount of material, and the
shirred and plated slAirts demanding
an amount of colth astoni shing to the
man who has to pay for il. by the yard
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

woman of refined
taste. Soft, dura-
BILE material should
be the first cOnsid-
Grafton, and the
trimming selected
dainty and fine, but
not too elaborate.
! In the accompany
ing pattern the
quaint Dutch yoke
is smoothly fitted
on the shoulders,
the joining to the
skirt portion being
q
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- ~ ~ A. ~ - -
shirred at t b e
shoulder, draped,
bOrdered with a
lace rume and fin
ished at the bottom
with a double frill
which is trimmed
with narrow black
velvet.
The chemiSette
is tucked croSSwiSe
and trimmed with
lace, which also
forms the collar.
The girdle is OF
velvet. The full
sleeves are finished
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
The Farmers Garden.

Vegetable gardens on the farm are
too generally sadly neglected insti-
tuition. 1t may not at first thought
appear to the farmer as a Iroft pro-
ducing proposition, not so much so, at
least, as his grain crops, his stock or
his dairy, and SO he devotes his time
and thought rather to these last
However, the pleasure and comfort
and enjoyment of good things that
are to be had from a well-kept gar
den are not to be compared in value
to any cash return. The little spot
devoted to the raising of vegetables
for the family is too much looked
upon as donation from the farm.
1t will grow, however, providing it is
properly cared for, ten and twenty
fold as much as the same area
cropped on the farm. There is scarce
ly any excuse for any farmer not to
have a garden sufficiently large to
grow all the vegetables that his fam
lily can use summer and winter, and
some for his friends in town Select
the very best and most suitable
ground for the garden and treat it lib
orally every year with the richest,
oldest and finest manure available
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

The element of soil fertility that we
have the most need to be concerned
about is phosphorus. We can get nitro
gen from the air, and potassium is
cheap, but phosphorus is limited in
supply. The application of pure bone
meal or of ground steamed bone is
the easiest and cheapest way to get
quickly available phosphorus. Ground
phosphate rock is good, but it takes
a longer time to get the good from it,
Where used it should be applied sew
eral months ahead of the sowing of
the seed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

a fancy applique
C o IN p o S e d o f
tucked bands and
motifs of the silk.
The neck and
fronts are finished
with an edge of
black velvet, the
Halter ornamented
with tiny buttons
,and buttonholes
and opening over
a frill of white
Face.
The chemisette
or guimpe is of gui-
pure The girdlo is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
Uses for Huckat,ack.

Huckaback is used ior number OF
articles dear to the heart of the fancy
worker, book covers, cushions sofa
and pin variety being included in the
list. Mercerized thread is used fol
the decoration which is in undulatins
rows formed by darning. The work is
very easy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

of black velvet, over which the trim
ming from the bottom of the blouse
extends. The sleeves, forming double
puffs, are trimmed to correspond and
finished at the elbows with lace ruff
fes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

concealed beneath the soft ruffie,
which is trimmed with a narrow lace
edging The chemise gown, slipped
over the head. has sleeve banded or
towing freely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
Washing Cream.

The practice of washing cream is
rot a common one, yet it is one that
is not new. Cream that has been sub
jected to bad odors is sometimes
highly diluted with water, which
washes it out, and the regathering of
the cream on the surface of the wafer
leaves it much purer than before the
treatment. At a few creaneries we
hear of cream being washed OFT with
skimmilk, but as usual thing the
creamery that is depending on gath
cred cream does not have enough
skimmilk for this purpose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

There is no, rigid rule that can he
laid down as to the ripening of cream
on account of the great variations in
temperature and the richness of the
cream Good Judgment on the part of
the buttermaker is part of the neces-
sary equipment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

at the elbows with velvet-edged frills
of the material and with lace ruffies
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

Lay plans for the spring work be
fore the spring comes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
waist of yellow SILK.

Blouse of pale yellow silk, forming
q sort of draped bolero, trimmed with
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18
New Theater Waist.

Blouse of soft silk or crepe de
chine, forming
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-18

Night Gown for Ladies and Misses.
Dainty lingerie is desired by every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18
RELIGIOUS SECT MEMBERS
TOURING AROUND WORLD
Mary and Benjamin of House of DaV-
id-Emissaries May Return
Here.

Mary and Benjamin, with party of
friends, of the House of David. Benton
Harbor. Mich, now entour around the
world, sailed from Sdyney, Australia,
with a host of followers, on the North
German Lloyd steamship company's
boat, the Rhein, for Italy, being due
at Genoa March 9, and ar Gibraltar
Spain, March Is. A fine brass band
and orchestra from Australia accom-
pany them. They are said to be meet
ing with most marked success every
where. especially so, in Australia.
At Fitzroy, the seaside resort near
Melbourne, where many of the believ
ers of the House of David have re-
sided for the past 60 years, the Sunday
afternoon meetings were so largely at
tended, that it was utterly impossible
to get near the speakers. who were
obliged TO speak from raised platforms.
At Melbourne 1900 people attended an
indoor meeting.
This large party, with Mary and
Benjamin. are booked for the Princess
Irene, which sails for New York City
the latter part of this month. Ar
rangements are being consummated
with the Lehigh Valley, Wabash, and
Pere Marquette railroads for the trip
between New York City and Benton
Harbor Quite number of the adher-
ents of this faith are among the older
residents of this city, some of whom
are making arrangements TO leave this
summer for the ingatherinG of the
children of Irsael at Benton Harbor.
Seven of their preachers held meet
ings here last fall, during a stay of
40 days. They may make n return
visit this spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18
CLEANING FREE.
]. M. BUF0RD

GENERAL
INSURANCE AGENT.
Che old are aud fm~ tried companies
represented. Rates as low rs
any reliable company
can afford.
YOUR PATRONAGE is SOLICITED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18
SPRING FASHIONS.
Ugly Automobile Costumes and Some
Really Pretty Dresses.

Sweet and pretty as women general
" manage 10 make themselves look do
they make themselves ugly and homely
for their automobile trips. This re-
fection was forced upon me as 1 looked
at two ladies who We're choosing their
outfits for this dangerous but evident
ly exciting sport. They were going
south, where the weather did not per
NIT of the great, clumsy fur things
which they had been making them
selves hideous in all winter. One coat
finally chosen by a lady (whose hus-
band upset the machine before he
reached Palm Beach, l read in the pa
persl was long. reaching quite an inch
below the bottom of her skirt. The
material was thick crayenette, such as
is used in mems rain coats. This was
almost shapeless and belted in at the
back. Down the front there was a
wide plastron of fine dressed leather.
1t was so arranged that it could be
left off if not needed, as it buttOned CO
both sides all the way down. This,
suppose. is to protect the chest. Over
the shoulders is n cape made of the
leather and Il capuchin hood, which can
be drawn up over the cap. If there IS
more unbecoming thing for woman
than one of these caps L do not know
what it Is, and, above all, when the
hood is brought up over the peak, leav-
ing the crown TO stick out like n mush-
room. And. as if this were not enough,
there are about six wells all available
to add TO the structure. No, woman is
not beautiful in an automobile suit.
The other suit had 4 really pretty
dress of soft gray cloth, with a coat of
the same that reached TO the knees
lined with Siberian squirrel. The big
sleeves had deep velvet cuffs TO catch
and hold the dust, while there was
horribly ugly hood with short cape,
and then long one below made of
gray cravenette also. This was lined
with silk. think. The object was to
have the rain proof cape cover and pro
tect the shoulders. Now, like to see
lovely woman look lovely always, and
that is why l see no beauty in auto
MODELLING costumes.
l noted with pleasure that among the
really elegant outdoor coats the new
redinSOte, which has been revived for
the coming spring. This always grace
full garment is made coat shaped in
the back, having exactly the finish of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18

mans coat, while it is cut away in
front, allowing for pretty and stylish
vest of satin, velvet or other material,
and having shawl revers. The sleeves
are the sensible and comfortable coat,
with full tops. Cloth, cheyiot and
tweeds, all of solid colors, make up
handsomely in this style. Such u cos
tune is quite fine enough for any out
door occasion. Several suits with the
redlngote effect are shown in velutina,
which proves that we have not finished
our velvet styles yet
Changeable taffeta is seen again, too.
in several very pretty spring gowns for
visiting and teas and other semigrand
functions. \ case in point is shown
here, n silk gown, with one flounce Of
the same, headed by two folds of the
silk. edged with accordion rufIles Of
chiffon in two thicknesses. The silk
is dove cOlored, and one of the chiffon
rufIieS is red and the other blue, which
give the changing effect. The waist is
in the same old blouse shape, almost
covered with lace. The cape-and capes
are many this years. of pastel blue
cloth. with fancy castle braid effects
Among the newest of the importations
in dress goods for the early spring
saw some that are finer. richer and
more beautiful than 1 have ever seen.
Each season sees something new and
some new perfection. There is a crepe
de chine, which is polka dotted in
black, and the cunning weaver has
made those dots look like steel on the
black Panama cloth is a soft and fine
weave, sometimes left plain and again
with dots or other fine figures in the
weave. Gypsy cloth and another call
ed pOwderette with tiny specks over the
surface, lizard with scales ike that
reptile, granite with the roughish sur
face so much admired for tailor suits,
queens granite. n still finer rough wool;
mignonette, which has a close weave
most elegant and fine; broadcIoth Of
various weights and In all colors, and
camel's hair, which is in for long sea
son OF popularity. But for every day
use the mOhairs in many varieties of
weave and color and the cravenettes
viii be favorites- There are also rox-
ana, prunella, eoliennes. crepe de Paris,
all wool china Grape and any amount OF
silk and wool mixtures IN thin veilings-
There are clairette and batiste, tamise
and so many different thin and trans
parent wool goods that 1 cannot re-
member them
Plaids. large and close design. fine
stripes and checks, are seen on many
OF the finest OF the imported goods,
and they make neat and pretty suits
OLIVE HARPER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18
Tax is Due.

Taxes for the year 1904 are now due.
Parties having personal taxes and no
real estate will make immediate pay
ment. The law in regard to the collec-
ton of personal taxes will be strictly
enforced. Payments made previous to
March 20 will save cost of collection
and annoyance to the personal property
tax payer. Please bring your last
years receipt. NJ. D. RUDGREN,
Township Collector.
Office with Leonard E. Telleen, at
torney-at-law, room SO, Mitchell &
Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18
NEW LOCOMOTIVE
HELD TO BE MARVEL
Type To Be Tested by Southern Pa
cific Could Run 5000 Miles
Without Stop.

Three thousands miles without 4
stop, and at the rate of 100 miles or
more an hour, is the capacity of new
type of locomotive which has been or
| dered by the Southern Pacific rail
road. If it does ali that its makers
promise for it this locomotive, which
lis revision of the Dissel engine, will
revolutionize transportation. e. H.
| Hartman is interested in the machine.
and Julius Kruttschnitt, vice president
and director of maintenance and Oper-
alton of the Hartman system, is en-
thusiastic
The locomotive, or really power
house on wheels, is entirely different
! from anything now in use. The cost
( Of operating il will be less than one
half the cost of operating the present
! type of steam engine Fuel oil cost
| ing but 3 or 3 cents a gallon is the
only fuel that has to be purchased.
and there is no necessity for erecting
and maintaining water tanks. or coal
chutes.
The machine is what is known as
the four stroke cycle. There is q
| compressed air reservoir, from which
the power is obtained for starting.
| This given the piston its first stroke.
when it takes in the air alone at at
mOspheric pressure and temperature.
| The second stroke congresses this air
and raises it to a temperature of about
] 900 degrees Fahrenheit. The third
stroke is what is known as the work
ing stroke. The oil is sprayed into
the hot air. the amount being regu-
lated by governors. During the first
part of this stroke the combustion of
/ this oil is carried on at a constant
pressure for a period that is regulated
by the amount of oil sprayed. The
second part of the stroke is practically
an expansion, with transference of
heat. and the fourth stroke exhausts
, the gases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-18
APRIL 21 is SUGGESTED
AS ARBOR AND BIRD DAY
Tasty Booklet From State Superln-
tendent of Schools On
the Subject.

\ dainty booklet on Bird and Arbor
day comes from the office of Alfred
Bayliss, Springfield, superintendent of
public instruction. A robin on the
front cover and a crab apple blossom,
both in colors, on the back, soft white
paper. and tasteful letter press, make
the whole affair a thing of beauty.
Gov. Deneen suggests that Friday,
April 81, be observed as ArbOr and
Bird day in Illinois, and recommends
that the people of the state plant trees,
shrubs and vines about the homes,
along the highways and in public
grounds, and that the public schools
observe the day by exercises that will
promote an interest in the protection
of the forests and the birds.
For the benefit of schools that wish
TO celebrate the day, there is a large
variety of selections in poetry and
prose and song from which with some
suitable local additions a very enjoy
able program can be made.