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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
A FOOD CONVERT.
Good Food the True Road to Health

The pernicious habit some persons
still have of relying on nauseous drugs
to relieve dyspepsia, keeps up the
patent medicine business and helps
keep up the army of dyspeptics.
Indigestion dyspepsia is caused
by what is put into the stomach in
the way of improper food, the kind
that so taxes the strength of the di-
gestive organs they are actually Grip
pied.
When this state is reached, to resort
to stimulants is like whipping a tired
horse with a big load. Every addi-
tionaI effort he makes under the lash
increases his loss of power to move
the load.
Try helping the stomach by leaving
OF heavy, greasy, fndigestible food and
take on Grape-Nuts- Light, easily di-
gested, full of strength for nerves and
brain, in every grain of it. There's no
waste of time nor energy when Grape
Nuts is the food
@I am an enthusiastic user of Grape
Nuts and consider it an ideal food"
writes a Maine man.
81 had nervous dyspepsia and was
all run down and my food seemed to
an adv. tried Grape-Nuts food, and
after a few weeks steady use of it,
felt greatly improved
'.Am much stronger, not nervous
now, and can do more work without
feeling so tired, and am better every
way
81 relish Grape-Nuts best with cream
and use four heaping teaspoonfuis at
q meal i am sure there are thou
sands of persons with stomach trou-
BILE who would be benefited by using
Grapefruit" Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Greek, Mich Read the lit
tie book, "The Road to MELVILLE" In
pkxs. There's . reason"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
ELEPHANT AT THE TELEPHONE
Animal Took Much Time to Learn
Ludicrous Trick.

So perfectly is this elephant broken
that he works by cues imperceptible
to the audience. The trainer merely
raises his shoulders and the young
bull strides toward the telephone box,
turn the crank, ringing the bell, picks
up the receiver in his long trunk and
holds it to his great, flap ear. Then
he hangs it up with the suddenneSs
of disgust, rings the bell a second
time, and again holds the receiver to
his ear, while he listens with the
sage, bland expression which only an
elephant can assume. When finished,
he hangs up the receiver and rings
off,"
For something like two minutes
this performance lasts. Yet it re-
quired a month of steady, hard work
to break the elephant into this SIM
pie, ludicrous trick. More than 1000
times, actual count, Barlow had to
grasp Toms trunk, apply it to the
the bell crank and teach the circular
motion of ringing the bell, by leading
the trunk just as you might lead the
hand of young child when teaching
it to wind a music box. More than
1000 times the trainer had to lead
the tip of the big receiver of the tele-
phone to teach the beast to hold it to
his ear and hang it accurately back
on its hook. And when these details
were mastered, it took more than 500
trials to teach the succession of wind
ing the crank and listening before
Tom understood and knew enough to
twist the crank without breaking it
into halves at every contact.-Aple-
toms Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
TERRIBLE SCALP HuMoR.
Badly Affected with Sores and Crusts
Extended Down Behind the Ears
Another Cure by Cuticura.

About ten years ago my scalp be-
came badly affected with sore and
itching humors, crusts., etc., and ex-
tended down behind the ears. My hair
came out in places, also. I was great
ly troubled; understood it was ecze-
ma. Tried various remedies so called,
without effect Saw your Cuticura
advertisement, and got the Cuticura
Remedies at once. Applied them as
to directions, etc., and after two weeks
1 think, of use, was clear as a whistle.
I have to state also that late last fall,
October and November, 1904, I was
suddenly afflicted with bad eruption,
painful and itching pustules over the
lower part of the body. 1 suffered
dreadfully. In two months, under the
skillful treatment of my doctor, con-
joined with Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment, I found myself cured.
H. M. F. Weiss, Rosemond, Christian
Co., Ill, Aug. 81, 1906"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

neys were weak from childhood, and
for eight or ten years past my back
was very painful and / had many an
noying symptoms besides. When /
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills I
weighed only 120. To-day I weigh 165,
and am in better health than for
years. Doan's Kidney Pills have been
my only kidney medicine during four
years past. They bring me out of
every attack
Sold by all dealers. so cents q box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

When physician tells woman, suf
fering from female trouble, that an
operation is necessary it. of course,
Hightens her.
The very thought of the operating
table and the knife strikes terror to
her heart. As one woman expressed
It, when told by her physician that she
must undergo an operation, she felt
that her death kneu had sounded.
Our hospitals are full of women
who are there for just such operations!
It is quite true that these troubles
may reach a stage where an operation
is the only resource, but such cases are
much rarer than is generally supposed,
because q great many women have
been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound after the doctors
had said an operation must be per-
formed In fact, mp to the point where
the knife must be used to secure instant
relief. this medicine is certain to help.
The strongest and most grateful
statements possible to make come from
women who, by taking Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, have
escaped serious operations
Margrits Ryan, Treasurer of st.
Andrews Society, Indianapolis. Ind.
writes of her cure ~ follows:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 cannot find words tn express my fhanlkz
for the good Lydia E Pfnkham,s Vegetable
not get veil unless bad an operation for
the tFuuhae from which suffered. knew
could not stand the strain OF an operation and
made up my mind would Be an invalid for
Hfes Hearing how Lydia + Pankham'z
Al II phkhan'e Advlee-A Me-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
R.n.rtee MON Hearers.

A good story is told of Frances
Lady Waldegrave, who long since paid
her debt to nature. She was woman
of quick repartee and many husbands.
1t was soon after her fourth matrimo-
nal venture with Chichester For
tesoue, an Irishman, that she appear
ed in a Dublin theater with the bride
groom. From the gallery man
shouted down to her: "And which Nv
the four do you like best?" From her
box her answer rang out: 'The Irish
man, of course" And the Irish peo-
pied house rang with applause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

face close to the window. go around
to the door
mo; let me in; here; quick,"
Joe unlocked the sash, raised the
window, and Noel Duke scrambled
across the sill, looking behind him
as if he were pursued. Even in the
dark Joe could see that his hands
were trembling, and his face was very
white.
For heavens sake, Noel, what's the
matter? You scared me to DEATH
Duke dropped into a chair without
a word, and drew a long breath of re-
lief. Joe struck a match.
please don't light the gas" Duke
begged. The voice did not sound like
his; all its snap and buoyancy had
gone.
Joe coaxed the fire into a blaze,
Dukes eyes following him vaguely
without interest
After Joe had drawn on his trcu-
sers and dressing-gown, he laid his
hand upon Dukes shoulder. We'll.
boy, what's the trouble?"
Then steady old Joe waited; there
was something exQuisitely tender in
his attitude toward the younger man
He was still standing there. looking
down, when Duke began to speax
without turning his head or lifting
his eyes,
Joe, do you remember last nigh;
how you begged me to go to that
cotillion, and then come home with
you? 1 knew I ought to do it; but
1 was hard-headed: had my own
way Joe, 1 killed a man last night
What Who was he2 What was
it about?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractivenesS to the way they
are laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury

mercury VIII surely destroy the of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
snterfng It through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except on prescrfP-
dve from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
BY +. j. Cheney d Co.. Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and Is taken internally, acting directly upon
he blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Hairs Catarrh Cure be you get the
genuine 1t Is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio, by T. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold By Druggists. Price 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

aughed-laughed until that funny lit
face.
Joe, shut up; can't fellow get
tired of the swamp and come to town
to see a cock-fight without you max
ing all that fuss? 1 haven't played a
game of poker for four months;
haven't touched drop; haven't done
thing but worry with niggers and
high water. Come along; my buggy
is waiting downstairs, and 1 want
you to go to the chicken-fght-"
Joe shook his head; the other man
insisted
That black-breasted red of mine,
Scrapper. is to be pitted in the sec
ond battle against a Georgia shawl
neck of Buster Brady's- You'd better
come and see it'll be a great
fight
Cant CO." Joe said, regretfully.
I've got to work-got to buy shoes
for Sally an the chillun,' as old
Judge Billings used to say"
Come along, Joe-come along, don't
be chump; a little sport will do you
good. L" he glanced out of the
window. stopped short, and snatched
his hat "Cood-by, old fellow, sorry
you won't CO." and he bolted out
Joe Balfour walked to the window
and looked down upon the street.
He knew perfectly well what he was
going to see- Miss Anita Cameron
and Miss Alice Ashton were stand
ing in front of the bookstore across
the street Duke emerged from the
building on the sidewalk below, and
did not turn his eyes toward them
but carefully took a position where
Anita would be sure to see him
There he stood, looking uncomfort
able, then moved on a few steps and
joined a noisy group q men-men
with glaring neckties, diamonds, dis
reputable-looking sweaters, and some
with tall silk hats Many of them
f1ourished money between their I'm.
gers and offered bets An omnibus
halted at the curb. q dozen men
scrambled in, calling for other to fol
low. Several ran back to get a last
1 drink.
Presently Duke came up the street
again. arm In arm with q particularly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
CHAPTER vi.

THE CRIME
Joe Balfour slept soundly after the
cotillion. His room was on the
ground floor, scarcely ten feet from
the sidewalk The usual noises of
the night did not disturb him.
About daylight he was reused by a
scraping against the outer wall. A
mans head and shoulders rose sud
dropped again.
Joe slipped out of bed, cooked his
pistol and hid behind the curtains.
Hes dragging that bench under
meath the window"
Joe watched the man outside, work
ing away, utterly unconscious OF be-
ing seen.
my Lord he thought, 81 can't
shoot the fellow without giving him
some kind of a chance. I'll just wait
till he opens the window, then knock
him in the head With that purpose
in mind, he crept to the fireplace,
picked up the poker, and resumed his
position.
Presently the mans fingers clutched
the window-si1l, and he began draw
| ing himself up. The SLOUGH hat reap
peared. The man outside was white
He stood erect and fumbled at the
sash, but could not open it. Then
to Joes great establishment the man
/ tapped on the pane, and called:
Joe! Joe! wake up; let me in; it's
Noel"
NOEL" Joe exclaimed, putting his
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Vegetable Compound had saved other wume0
from serious operations decided to try Il,
and In less than four months was entirely
cured; and words fail to express my thank
fulness.n
Miss Margret Merkley, of 27s Sd
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
e1Loss of strength, extreme nervousness,
severe shooting pains through the pelvic
irritable disposition compelled me to seek
medical advice. The doctor, after making
an examination, said that I had a serious
female troubles and liberation, and advised
operation as my only hope. To this strongly
objected-and decided as a Last resort to try
Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
ITO my surprise the liberation healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared, and ann ouco
more strong, vigorous and well; and cam
not express my thanks for what it has done
for me-"
Serious feminine troubles are steadi.
before submitting to an operation
every woman should try Lydia e
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
for advice.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pinlham's
Vegetable Compound has been curing
the worst forms of female complaints,
all functional troubles, Inflammation.
liberation, falling and displacement
weakness. irregularities, indigestioo
and nervous prostration. Any Womnn
who could read the many grateful
letters on file in Mrs. Pinkham's Office
would be convinced of the efficiency of
her advice and Lydia e. Pinlkham'n
Vegetable Compound.
- Best UD1erst1n1s d Woual1s M,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
cro BE coNTINUED.)
Germans shocked at African Name

The natives of German East Africa
have contracted the vulgar habit OF
drinking soda water directly out Of
the bottles instead of pouring it first
into glass To check this the gov
eminent officials have issued a regu-
lation that all natives discovered
drinking out of bottles win be liable
to severe corporal punishment or Inn
prisonment, lest ren1led bottles se
used should ind their way to tables
Of Europeans--Kolnische ZeituDe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
American Autos Abroad.

During the IL months ended June
80, 1906, the value of American auto
mobiles exported was $3,497, O16,
which is 100000 more than during
the previous year. England took the
greatest proportion, $194,709, with
British North America second, Mex
leo third and France fourth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
MAY Return to America.

William Waldorf Aston, Jr., who
lives in England with his self-expa-
triated father, has been visiting in
Kentucky, and it is rumored that he
intends to purchase a country place
in the blue grass state Mr.. Astor
was accompanied by his wife, daugh-
ter of Dandy Langhorne, of Charlottes-
vile, Va.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

that it is important
to keep the kidneys
well, and avoid the
backache, b e a ri n g
down pain, headache,
dizziness, languor and
other common signs
of w e a K kidneys
Mrs CHI arl e S E.
Smith, of % Boyden
ST., Woonsocket, R.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Russia TODAY.

The Marquis de Cuisine once defined
the Russian government as IAN absolute
monarchy tempered by assassination
The present situation is described by
Constantin Waliszewsh as IAN an
archy, tempered by state of siege"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
MONKEYS Bite Fatal.

Though bitten twice by monkey
and warned that a third bite would
be fatal, Mrs Powell, of Bath, Eng
land. refused to part with the animal.
She was bitten again, blood poisoning
set in and death from heart failure
followed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

By following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it, 16 OF. for 1Oc, sold by
all good grocers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

There is NO reason Why mon
shouldn't love their enemies as they
love themselves-espec IL they
happen to be their own worst enc
mics
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Russia After Eastern

Russia After Eastern Trade.
Among the steamship lines recently
subsidized by the Russian government
is one from V1adivostok to Chinese
and Japanese ports.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Mexicans Have Fine Harbor.

Mexicans Have Fine Harbor.
The Mexicans claim to have the
finest harbor ON the Pacific coast at
Mantanillo- About $3,500,000 (gold)
has been spent on it, and $4,000, 900
more is to be spent in perfecting it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

When a young man gets married his
mother always wonders what he can
see in girl like that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

That an article may be- good as well
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

For 1exibility, smooth finish, stiff
ness and durability, Defiance Starch
has no equa1-10c for 16 OF.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy
ance, will not stick to the IRON The
big 16 OF. package for 1Oc, at your gro
GERS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Denatured Alcohol.

Denatured alcohol is used in hat
factory at Manchester, England. The
manufacturers use the spirit, recover
it, and restill the product in their own
factory, and use it over again until
it is used up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Stiffness, Stitches, Lameness, Cramp all
decamp when you apply St. Jacobs Oil.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

You can do your dyeing in half an
Ask your druggist
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

No man imagines he is as homely
~ he is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
a womAn's KIDNEYS.

Women have much to do, SO many
pains to suffer, SO many critlcai
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

tough-looking fellow in a red sweater.
They climbed into his buggy and
drove away.
Anita saw the whole proceeding.
She smiled and went on chatting
Joe Balfour watched them both
the man and the girl-from his win
dow, and chuckled: did anybody
ever see such an idiot He needn't
try to fool that girl, she reads him
like a Mother Goose book"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Don't accuse men of acting the fool;
perhaps they are not really acting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
CHAPTER v.

THE MAN THAT DID NOT CARE.
The bitterness Of night had come
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA,
a safe and remedy for infants and children,
and see that it
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14
A Western Wonder.

There's Hill at Bowie, Tex, .ha Z
twice as big as last year. tbs wondei
is w. L, Hill, who from a weight of 81
pounds has grown to over $50. II says
II suffered with terrible cough, ane
doctors gave me ap q die Of Gonsumi
ton. I was reduced 70 90 pounds, whei
began taking DR., Kings New Discay
cry for Consumption coughs and C,ldS
Now, after taking u bottles, has'
more than doubled IN weight and an
completely cursd.' Only sure coug
and Cold cured. guaranteed by Drug
eist SOC and sloo Trial bottle fre'
Buck & Sharitz
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14

The following statement by II M
Adams ard wife, Henrietta, Pa,
interest parents and others. A .mrac
lous cure has taken nlace in our home
Our child had eczema5 years and We
pronounced incurlbe. when we rea
about Electro BiHers, and conclude
to try it. Before thu seeonl pattla W.
all taken we noticed change for th
better, and after taking bottles =
was completely cured" Its the up-tc
date blood medicine and body bulldin
tonic, Guaranteed. Zoe and 81 90 Z
drug store Buck & Shatitz.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14

e. G. Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, a
whose laboratory Kodol s prepared
assure US that this emarkab'e ligestan
and corrective for the stomach conform
fully to all provisions of the Natlons
Pure Food and Drug Law The Kodo
laboratory IS very large one. but if Al
the sufferers from Indigestion ant
stomach troubles could know the virtue
Of .Kodol it would be impossible for tn
manufacturers to keep up with the de
mand Kodol is sold here by Buck 4
Sharitz
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14
Mr.. H, D. Spence, Radford, was
town the first ofthe week.

A vegetable corrective for the stom
achs of brbies and children with til,
name of each ingredient inplain Englisi
onevery bottle, that is Cascaswet, th,
ideal medicine for the little ores. Con
tains no opiates Conforms fully will
National Pure Food and Drug Law
Write E, c. Dewitt e Co, Chicago, Ill.
for the "Baby Book Sold by Buck &
Sharitz.
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The Asbury High school has been
on account of the illness OF
the teacher. Mrs. D. !. Horne.
Long Tennessee Fight.

For twenty years W. L. Rawls, of
Bells. Tenn fought nasal catarrh. He
writes; 1.-The swelling and soreness in
side my nose was fearful, It'd I began
applying Bucklen's Arnica salve to the
sore surface: this caused the soreness
and swelling to disappear, never to re-
turn. Best salve in existence. 25c a,
Druggist Buck s. Sharitz.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14
The REV. 1e1 R. Hlcks 1907 A1MANAc

The Rev ri R. Hicks has been compelled by
popular demand to resume the publication o.
his we'll known and popular Almanac for 1907
This splendid Almanac is now ready. For sal,
by newsdeaers, or sent postpaid for % cents
by Word and Works Publishing Company. 200
Locust Street, st. Louis, Mo, publishers 6
Word and Works, one of best dollar MONTH
magazine in America. One Almanac goes witt
every subscription.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14

Open the bowels and get the cold out
|of your system Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup opens the bowels and at
the came tune allays INSTRUMENTATION o.
the mucous membranes. Contains Honey
and Tar. Drives out the cold aud stops
the cough. Absolutely free from any
opiates. Conforms to the National Pure
Food and Drug Law. Pleasant to take
Sold by Buck 4 Sharitz.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14

For chapped and cracked hands moth
ing is quite as good as ao application Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Put it on
before going to be /, use an old pair Of
gloves and see what difference the
morning will bring. Sold by Buck &
Shairtz.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1906-12-14
Why Suffer from Rheumatismb

DO you know that rheumatic pains can
be relieved? If you DOUBT this just try
one application Of Chamberllan's Pain
Balm. 1t may not give you relief from
pain but will make rest and sleep possi-
Die, and that certainly mean great
deal to any one afflicted with rheuma-
tism. For sale by Buck & Sharitz.