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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
4 Cents a Week,

Will save your life and proper.
tv. We have installed in our new
bank, 100 safety deposit boxes in
a burglar proof, fire proof safe.
with a private room where you
can 90 and take out your box,
transact your business privately,
lock it up and take the key with
you. and thus bother no one.
1t costs you 4 cents a week tc
keep your jewelry, mortgages,
wills. deeds. tax receipts, and
valuable papers Of all kinds in
this vault. Was anything ever
cheaperl so per cent cheaper
than what you would have to pay
in the city with Just the. same Sc
curity and privileges. A good
many already have taken these
boxes. We are waiting for you
to take one. Try it a month, free
of charge. If it does not suit you
in every respect and make you
feel more secure as to yourself
and proprety. tell US.
The Citizens National Bank.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
CONFIDENCE IN THE HOME.
Relations That Should Exist Between
Parent and Child.

There can be no true understanding
between parent and child without per.
feet confidence. Confidence is the
basis of all beneficial human rela-
tbins. Those whom we suspect we
do not admit to the inner courts Of
our trust. If the child suspects that
you are hiding something or are ask
ing for more than you are willing to
do, complete confidence cannot exist
in the home.
The best proof of complete conf
dence between parent and child is
furnished when the child tells the
parent its troubles and asks for ad-
vice on matters which most children
dread to mention to father and moth
er. Then is the great opportunity
to bind the child's heart to yours
with hooks of steel AS the child
approaches the years of early youth,
certain matters OF health, morals and
conduct must be explained. The
parent must do it or some one else
will. The some one else" may do it
in such a way that the childs moral
nature will be dwarfed and endan.
gered. That period is the crucial pc
Rod of the child's life. A kind word
then. in season, will do more to make
the child your own for life than any
thing else you can do. But the way
must be prepared by long years of
perfect trust and soul communion be-
tween parent and child. The informa.
ton must be given calmly, sympathet-
ically and clearly.-Binghamton Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
Bushy BroWs a Nuisance.

Beauty doctors are now required to
perform a new stunt.
I'VE are called upon" said one OF
these artists in real life, "to thin out
eyebrows. That peculiar call for help
comes from men, mostly from South
American countries. Some of these
chaps have eyebrows so heavy that
they really look like a pair of mus.
taches shadowing the eyes. The own.
ers of these extraordinary brows con.
slider them a serious blemish, and
they are willing to undergo torture
to be relieved of eyebrows that many
another person would undergo equal
torture to possess"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
EVELYN NESBIT THAW AGAIN.,
Report Has II That She viii Return 10
The STAGE AOaln.

New York, July 3O.-Accord-
ing to a report in circulation to-
day. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw intends
to retun to the stage this fall. de-
spite the objections of her hus-.
band and bis lawyers. Attic of q
of Thsw's counsel it was said that
the report was untrue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
The Simple Truth.

Tess-Miss Woodley tells me hel
grandfather was real estate convey
ANGER.
Jess-Ha! ha!
Tess-Why do you laugh? Isn't il
true? .
Jess-Oh, yes, it's true. You see
the dump cart her grandfather drove
was conveyance for transporting rea
estate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
Dir nor psru.

Mrs. j. Fl. Hartman of Hos
ington entertained at her home Oh
Wednesday evening, at seven
O'Clock dinner. in honor of Mrs.
Lynn Dana, of Warren. o., Miss
Carrie Sharp and Miss Florence
Falrmau OF Youngstown. A de
l'ghtfuI trip was enjoyed by those
who went over from here. snd OF
course the evening was also very
delightfully."- enjoyed. Those who
were present we're Miss Grace
Moses, Miss Florence Castle, Miss
Florence Dean. Miss Gertrude
Nimocks. Miss Helen Connect.
Miss Jessie Isbell, Mr.. Clarence
Aldrich. Or. j. H. Robinson,
Mr.. Frank Moses. Mr.. Will
Townsley Mr.. Geo. Nimocks. Mr.,
E. +. Moses, Jr.. and the guests
of honor.
Geo. Helm was up from Eilln-
wood last night.
Mrs. Bert Carder returned
from Salina Wednesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

A postal card received from the
fishermen at Copper head island
say the fishing is good, and the
boys needed their over coats.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02
Big Contractors Fall.

Philadelphia. July 3O.-The
form of Edward Gilbert & Co..
one of the largest building con-
tracing companies Of the country
with headquarters at Norfolk.
Va. has been placed in the hands
OF a receiver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Mrs. Sam Woolman and daugh-
ter, Miss Stella. of Lacrosse are
her visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Born and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

A number of complaints are be-
ing received from persons travel.
ing the Great Bend to wnship
roads leading into the city. All
of them we're more or less flooded,
and of course should have some
work nut on them, even though it
is a busy time. We are told that
some of them are in a very bad
condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

II you have tried it, and find
that ::procrast nation" does not
pay, be q want advertiserl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Herman
went to Colorado last night where
they will stop at Colorado Springs
for ieveral weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Miss Mabel Biggs is home after
a two months visit with ner grand
mother, Mrs. S. A. Davis Of
Nickerson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Ed. Gano has threshed some of
his wheat, which gave him a yield
of a trife over II bushels ger
acre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Charles fall drove down from
the north side in his auto Wednes-
day evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Frank Willard returned yester,
day from a business trip to the
farm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Roger Gilham was over from
Hoisington Wednesday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

A letter received from Thos.
Knight, now at Boston, says that
he has been transferred in the
lvers & Pond Co.'S service, and
will have charge of the states of
Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,
with headquarters at South Bend,
Ind. Mrs. Knight will leave for
their late in August. While con.
graduating Mr.. Knight on bis
promotion, we regret that it loses
from our city himself and wife.
who during their three years here
have made many friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Some Of the ''store-news" to-
day is calculated to put you in a
good humour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Henry Webber of Nickerson
was here Wednesday on business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

PERHAPS the bargains you
have overlooked lately would have
reduced the cost of living"
very materially.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Mrs. Bert Carder returned
from Salina Wednesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-08-02

Geo. Helm was up from Eilln-
wood last night.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08

viding a shed for it, I find that it must have careful attention on the part of the owner to make sure that the nuts are kept tight on all the wheel ma chimes. One of the most veXatious things about the care of farm ma chimes is the tendencies for the bolts to worl, off and get lost. The working off of a single nut on the end of a bolt may put the machine out of use for hours and perhaps days. The nuts work off because they are not looked after. I wish some one would invent some system of G,aking it impossible for nuts to work off.
 There is another thing that should be kept in mind and that is if the bolts are permitted to be loose the machinery will wear out rapidly, as the play between parts is very de- structiye to the several parts. I do not believe that any kind of tool will last very many years unless the bolts and nuts are kept tight when the machine is being used.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
WINTER EGGS.
How to Manage So As to Get Them
 Without Fail.

When bullets intended fir winter laying are put in their wi1+er quar- ters, see that there are 10 drafts, that the floors are dry, and that the houses may be well ventilated from the south rather than from the north or west.
 An excellent plan for insuring warmth is to have heavy curtains around the roosts, and when the nights are very chilly let these cur tains down. In this way the natural heat of the fowls will be conserved, and there will be little danger of frosted combs or wattles.
 For the hens that are to lay during December and January, provide good dust bath, see that oyster shell and grit are constantly within reach, and that the fowls are supplied with pure water and plenty of grain-wheat being best for day feeding and corn for night, especially during zero weather.
 Secure plenty of clover, says the Farm Journal, keep it where it will not become musty, and see that the bullets have all they will eat.
 Give feed of meat scraps at least once week and oftener, if there is a market near enough where it may be secured.
 Charcoal can be purchased at a hardware store, or a kiln can be made and any desired amount burned. Give a handful of this powdered, mixed with table scraps or mash; or it can be left in box in the pen, where the hens can help themselves at will
 In addition to this, an occasional cabbage can be fed; compel the fowls to tear it apart for themselves.
 Never feed sloppy foods in winter Cor any other time, for that matter). Even bran mashes are best if made as thick as possible.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
BEE AND POULTRY POINTS.

Gather the eggs several times a day.
 Impure water is poison to the sys- tenn.
 New blood strengthens the consti- tuition.
 Overscalding makes an unattractive carcass.
 The best breed for you is the one best suited to your locality and mar ket
 Clean nests mean clean eggs, and clean eggs mean well-pleased GUS toners.
 A few drops of tincture of iron in the drinking water will tone up the molting hens.
 Beets cooked and chopped make an excellent addition to the winter food of chickens.
 Many of the bees remember their old location, even after four or five months of confinement, and a change helps to bewilder them when first re- moved.
 Charcoal is much appreciated by the fowls. The best is charred grain.
 If the bees are to be wintered in the CelldI, they SHOulu pO pl''NCu 'h0lO hOI later than the latter part of Novem- Der, unless the weather is unusually fair.
 Leave the caps or covers of the hives on the summer stands with the number of each hive marked on the inside of each cap, so that they may be returned to the same identical spot in the spring.
 It is desirable to get them into the cellar with the least possible disturb ance-Farm Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
TAKING CARE OF TOOLS.
They Should Be Under Shelter and In
 Their Places.

One of the greatest needs on the farm is for a system by which the tools may be taken care of. I heard a farmer the other day make the remark that he had a seed drill that he had used for 30 years and that it would not have lasted 10 years if it had not been kept in the shed. That illustrates the difference in the ways of keeping tools. One farmer will leave his tools out in the sun and rain, and in 10 years an expensive tool is ruined. Another will use the greatest of care about his tools, and in 30 years the same kind of a tool will be good for still more use.
 I find that it is not always eXpen- sive to build a tool shed if one can not afford a tool house, writes a cor respondent of Farmers Review. In the building of two of my out-build- ings, a barn and a shop for general work, I had them placed so that the back of the shop made a right angle with the back of the barn. In these two sides no windows were needed, and this left two sides already con- structed for my tool shed. Then all I had to do was to extend a roof from the shop and barn and I had a good shed for my large tools. The smaller tools are taken care of in my work shop.
 I find that the best plan for taking care of small tools and of parts of large tools is to have a great many pegs and hooks on the side of the shop. The tools are then always in sight and if one always puts the same tools in the same places it is not a difficult matter to find them when wanted. A tool that cannot be found when wanted is about the same as no tool.
 One of the greatest troubles on the farm is to compel the hired men to put the horse tools in the shed. One farmer that I know says he never allows a man to unhitch his horses from a machine till it is at the door of the shed. Then it is an easy mat ter to put it in. This seems a little bit tyrannical, but with some men it is about the only way of getting the things looked after.
 No matter how much care is taken with the machinery in the way of pro-
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
The Bone Mill.

It is surprising that every farmer that has fowls does not have a bone mill. Bones cannot be utilized with out being ground and they contain a large amount of food ingredients Bones contain much lime and this is very necessary to the fowl dropping a large number of eggs during the year. Bones also contain phosphorus, and this is not found in as large quan- titles in some other foods. The green bones also contain considerable of nitrogen. Altogether the use of bones ground or cut is to be recommended. Moreover, large quantities of the bones are constantly going to waste Why throw away bones which may be of such value in the poultry estab- lishment? Their manurial value is also made available after they have been used by the fowls.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
Effect of Straw Flowed In.

Where straw is cut up and plowed into the soil, it materially helps the soil, if the soil is deficient in potas- sium. The truth of this has been forced on people that have tried the application of straw on land of this character. The resultant growth of grain, however, will be disappointing, as the straw will give enough potas- sium to help out the formation of the stalk of the gran but not enough to give the best results in the way of a harvest The same result will occur if too little of a deficient manurial element he aDnlied.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
eoverrn1ent Model Farms.

James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern railway, believes that model farms should be established in every agricultural county of the United States. under control of the several state governments, or of the national government, or Of the two conjointly Such farms, he argues, would radiate intelligence, activity and reform in tillage. with the possibility of doubling the farm product of the country Might it not be worth while" he argues, ito eXpend the sum that such a system would cost, even though it should be necessary to postpone for another year the building of battle ship or couple of cruisers?' A sig nificant declaration by MT. Hill is that such a scheme should be kept out of the clutches of the spells system.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08

vantages that makes it not only prac- tical, but indispensable in profitable poultry keeping. It frequently hap pens during the breeding season that one desires to separate a few indiyid- uals from the flock for special breed ing purposes.
 A portable hen house furnishes means through which the desired pur- pose can be accomplished economical ly and conveniently. The house can be moved a short distance from the main plant, a small area fenced in, and the flock maintained without much additional expense.
 There are always occasions in pCul- try raising when it becomes advisable to promote best results to keep broods of young poultry separated during the growing season. In fact if the broods can be distantly separated they will do much better
 In such instances it is a matter of great convenience to resort to small shelters for carrying on the work. I have many times found it advisable to separate my young growing stock into colonies of a hundred and house them T few rod apart.
 To separate the fowls successfully I used colony houses, and find that I am not only able to conduct the work more satisfactory, but far more eco nomically as we'll Especially with young growing stock the colony meth cd of growing the stock is the most profitable.
 There are various designs of colony houses that can be made portable and answer the purpose in every way. The one here illustrated is an excellent one and has many strong advantages over many that are in use to-day upon some farms. The house is 5x615 with five posts.
 The building is mounted upon Iun- ners that serves as means of trans pOrtation. The runners are 5X5-inch pine with an iron strip nailed to the bottom of the runner to save them from wearing, also to keep the wood work up as much as possible from the moisture. The main frame work is made of two by fours.
 The siding is pine ship-lapping Of good quality. Shingles were used for roofing. In the front is a door for en- tering the building when necessary and for cleaning out. A system of ventilation is used that supplies fresh air on the same principle as used in
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
The WelI-Bred Fowl.

Beak for beak well bred poultry eat no more than mongrels. Pound for pound the meat breeds cost no more to raise, but less. Bird for bird they cost more; they are worth the differ ence. Egg for egg the laying breeds and strains cost no more to feed but double, triple or quadruple the profits derived from scrubs. Everything is in favor of pure breeds.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
A PORTABLE HEN HOUSE.
The Advantages of Such a Building
 Over the Stationary Structure.

POultrymen are fast recognizing the lndispensability of portable hen houses as an adjunct to their perma- nent system of house arrangement in profitable poultry raising. There are always conditions under which a poul- tryman must labor at certain periods Df the year that makes any permanent system of shelter management more TT less incOnvenient.
 It is only through some intermediate means, such as a portable shelter that te can eliminate his difficulty and conduct his business upon an econom- ical basis.
 A portable hen house has several ad-
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08

cow-stables. This is essential as the shelter is small and tight.
 This portable shelter, says Prairie Farmer, has been in use for several years and is one of the most popular portable hen houses in use upon sev- eraI Michigan poultry farms.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
Cart Body on Drag.

because it is down so low; and load ing at the barn is also easy for a sim liar reason. If there is a manure shed to which the manure is wheeled daily, empty the barrow into the cart
 When this Is full, haul to the fields
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
FOR HANDLING MANURE.
Put Cart Body on Drag For Use on
 the Snow.

To get out manure in winter, when there is a moderate amount of snow upon the ground, try this plan, sug- body on the drag" or stone boat, as suggested in the cut. The load can be spread in the field with great ease,
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
The Long and Short of 1t.

Alcoholic distillate from fermented srain,' is the proper technical designa- ion of whisky, so it is given out; but he man in hurry continues to say 'Gimmethesame."
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
Wool ForeteIIs Weather.

The wool of a sheep forms an ex- 'ellent weather prophet. When it is .risp there will be no rain. On the 'ther hand, when it is limp and feels rery soft to the touch, storm is i'm ninent.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08

Make your poultry run the gauntlet at once. Do not let any fowl into the hen house this winter unless it gives promise of immediate or future profit.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
Must Make Allowances.

As a matter of fact, no new con gressman is expected to be as wise as he looks-Washingt Times.
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
'Tis Their Nature.

Why" says the Baltimore Sun, "should grafters seek office?" Why should ducks enter the water?
Holbrook argus., 1907-10-08
True School of PoIiteness.

The society of ladies the school of politenes.-From the Spanish.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
FAVORS TIE SLAYERS

ROSEBURG, Ore, Nov. IS
Public sentiment largely favors
King and Louis Carlisle, who shot
and killed Hiram Shook and Manse
Kincaid on the formers homestead
near Oakland. Official investiga-
ton Of the affair by the coroner
and district attorney has practical
ly confirmed the statement of the
Carlisles that they acted in self
defense. The jury empaneled by
the coroner formally viewed the
corpses at the scene of the tragedy
but not until the holidays are over
can the inquest be held. Meanwhile
the Carlisles will remain in jail
in Roseburg. Whether they will
be admitted to bail depends entire
ly upon the nature Of the evidence
introduced at the inquest, from
which the district attorney will de-
termine the charge to file against
them. Any charge in this case but
murder is b3ilable
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
DEDICATE NEW ARM0RY TONIGHT

The new armory building is to
be dedicated tonight with appro-
pirate ceremony. A parade will
march from Masonic temple and in
line there will be company H Ma
tional guard, Colonel Ffberger and
staff of Fort Wright, uniform rank
Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows,
Spanish war veterans, county and
city officials and citizens.
Captain Denton NJ. Crow will pre-
side at the dedication. Speakers
will be Gov. Albert z. Mead. Mayor
c. Herbert Moore. Adjutant Gener-
al Ortis Hamilton, General James
A. Drain, Congressman Wesley l..
Jones, President F. E. Goodall. of
the chamber of commerce and
members of the county board and
city Off Gals.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-18
TO REGULATE
RAILROADS

The state railroad commission
has just issued a bulletin which
contains important rules for rail-
roads in the handling of passen-
gers and freight. The rules pro-
eide that a record must be kept of
each person or corporation order
ing cars on each division. 1t is be-
lieved that this will do away with
much of the favoritism which has
been shown on the car question
heretofore. Also the railroads
must refund to the lawful holder
of a ticket the price paid for any
unused portion of this ticket if 1t
is presented within GO days of its
expiration. Also Immediately on
receiving news Of an accident In
volving loss of life or property or
serious injury to passengers or
employees the superintendent of
each division must at once notify
the commission at Olympia. Also
all waiting rooms and passenger
cars used in the state must be sup
piled with pure drinking water and
heated and lighted so as TO be COM
Portable for patrons.