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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30
TO use 4 BALLOON
BEcKER WILL CAMPAIGN WISDOM
SIN IN AERIAL CRAFT.
boy Mayor" of Milwaukee viii Keep
Up Reputation for Being Odd in
Race for Governorship of
the State

Milwaukee, Wis. - Sherburn M.
Becker, the boy mayor of Milwau-
kee, who, having been successful in
conducting his campaign for mayor
from an automobile, has now decided
to enter the race for governoship of
Wisconsin, and will use balloon this
time for campaign purposes. Becker
was only 20 years of age when elected
mayor of Milwaukee two years ago
after whirlwind campaign. His race
for governorship promises to be equal
~ sensational.
Il shall use either a duplicate of
Maj. Hershey's United States, with
which the American representative
competed in the ST. Louis balloon
races" said ex-Mayor Becker in tell
ing of his plan to campaign from an
airship, "or 1 shall buy the United
States and rechristen it Wisconsin
when 1 start to campaign the state.
l am thoroughly in earnest in my
plan to run for governor with a bal
loon instead of touring car as I at
first intended, and 1 will surprise the
farmers, you bet.
You see, it's this way The peo-
pie up the state read about my way of
doing things, and they simply say:
He's a crazy fool But they are on
the watch just the same. Then when
1 get to them 1 hand them solid COM
mon sense and politics straight with
out any of the freak about it.
That's the way 1 am going to make
the campaign this year. 1 will go up
in balloon and light when / feel like
it, and it's cinch that when we get
to earth there'n be a crowd there to
hear me speak. Then is when I'll get
in my real work. They come to see
the boy candidate, and they get
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talk about masculine superiority" said the
globetrotter, you ought to the way
greet a guest Japan There's nice fellow
in Tokyo whom used to know. He in San
Francisco few years ago. but he went back to
take up his fathers business. Well, 1 invited
to his house in Tokyo. Say, you ought to have
the way Mrs. Furugawa saluted me! She
sweet little creature, really pretty, gen.
tie and dainty and all that of thing. Well sir
she went down her knees and crossed her hands
the floor and bowed her head down touch
the mating l felt like grinnng idol Furugawa
ought to have told her to, else he ought
have given her warning l might have gone down
on my own knees; but as it was I'd idea what
she going to do there stood like wooden
image of a heather god. and she thinking all the
time what beastly manners Americans have
You've no idea what idiot it made feel. What
I'm used TO at home is having sterny aggressive
American woman deliberately glare at in
street till 1 give her my seat"
1T hard you," said the hostess with
twinkle in her eye. Il remember you of old at
dancing school, and how used to hate that
mild ordeal
Boys always hate bowling and scraping. But
girls seem to take to it like ducks to water
Alas. not all of u.s. put in plump and jolly
young matron while in London last year
] was presented to Queen Alexandra To tell the
truth, really had supposed knew how to make a
suitable curtsey. but my friend Eileen Tanning.
VINO gave me various points beforehand, made me
practice and while she criticised 1t all
seemed too absurd for anything, but really 1
you those rehearsals that saved me from
dying of modification the floor of buckingham
palace. If you fancy it's to make very.
low, sweeping curtsey, almost to the very floor,
ing the process and not getting tripped up by the
longest train you ever had chance wear-well.
just try yoursef!"
AT least. you did know what was expected of
you. and had time to prepare for it, said the
traveller Its when you up against
expected kind of salutation that you're lost 1
funny sight once on the pier here just l
landing from of the Hamburg American boats.
There big. bearded Russian board coming
to visit some relations other, and when he
walked down the gangplank there young
people waiting for him. pretty GIRL evidently
Russian and young fellow who wasn't Russian at
all but spoke English and looked If he hailed
from the state of Maine Well. the with the
beard fell the pretty girl if he'd
anything good befor>-I guessed he Uncle
Nfklovtch someth- of that And when
Le had kissed Olga both pink cheeks, didn't he
Snst grab the stin. shy Yankee fellow and kiss him,
too. Yes sir first cheek and then the
other just If he'd been waiting sweetheart
That poor fellow from Aroostook county GRIM
his when Uncle Niklovitch gave him
q parting bear-hug and set him free / suppose he'd
never in all his life seen Russian men kiss each
other-but he'll more II he marries the pretty
girl / guess he means to-
lizard = New England man." suggested
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sound common sense. The result is
that they think the logic they hear is
a heap better than it really is, because
they expected something so much diff
ferent
1.-TWO years ago, when 1 beat Dave
Rose for mayor of Milwaukee, 1 was
called the boy candidate, and even
my friends thought l was a fool to
enter the race. They first told me 1
couldn't get the nomination, but 1
fooled them, and then 1 won at the
election People came to hear me
because my motto was The Young
Man in Politics. and they went away
having heard nothing more sensation
al than any other campaigner would
give them"
That in brief, is the system under
which Milwaukee, boy Mayor" works
his campaigns. He turned from a
cotillon leader to supervisor, and In
the county board he exposed print
ing graft and saved the county $4,000
a year He then decided to run for
alderman, and his friends laughed at
him. He was elected and made such
a record that he was able to run for
mayor and win that, too.
His famous coffee automobile did
much to help him in the city cam
paign When he was alderman he had
one of his automobiles fitted up with
a huge coffee pot, which he could start
a-boiling when there was a fire, and
the coffee would be hot when he
reached the scene of the confagra-
ton. Whenever there was big fire
he was notified and a quick hitch
harness for a runabout, which he had
at first adopted, was soon supplanted
by the autmobile.
In his city campaign he started a
series of smokers, furnishing corncob
pipes and tobacco, and when he ad-
dressed a meeting he would, instead
of standing on the platform, sit among
the listeners and talk conversational
". This won votes and he proposes
to adopt the same tactics when he
runs for governor
At Chicago recently he decided upon
the balloon means of reaching the
country districts. He met c. A Coey,
an enthusiastic automobilfst and aero
naut, and arranged his plan for bal
loon campaign almost instantly.
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ANNUAL SALES OVER NINE
MILLION

Good, reliable quality is appreciated
by the smoker. Over Nine Million Co.
OO0,O00) Lewis Single Binder cigars
sold annually. The kind of cigar smok-
ers have been looking for, made of
very rich, mellow tasting tobacco. It's
the Judgment of many smokers tina.
Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
equals in quality the best 10c cigar
There are many imitators OF this cele-
brated brand. Don't let them fool you.
There is no substitute.
Tell the dealer you wish to try
Lewis Single Binder.
Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,, Original
ors Tin Foil Smoker Package.
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ion of firing revolver into the air outside your
door would seem to city jewellers extraordinary
the Maori salute. But rule Ameri-
have reduced the custom of salutation to it's
barest and lowest terms, cutting out pretty much
all the fanciful formaties of other lands and in
deed of earlier times in land We bolt
into shops, tell the clerks what want, with no
pretense of greeting them like human beings, and
then bolt out again in the time-saving but
mannerless style, which makes wellbred
Frenchman wonder and think things about At
least, he wonders for few days, then he catches
the microbe. At first, when he enters American
elevator, he to the boy, Good morning. Will
you be so kind to take to the eleventh floor
Thank YOU But the next week he knows
his lesson. He, too, bolts in, and merely grunts,
"'Leven." He is Americanized.
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IN the Free Vaccination Ward.

A Lithuanian woman was getting
her fifth baby vaccinated the other
day.
Il am glad said the young surgeon,
that you recognize the Importance of
vaccination"
'Oh, yes," she said, It often won
der" she added pensively. what it's
done for, though It's to show you're
a free citizen, the same as naturaliza-
ton papers, amt it?'
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But the race of shoppers out to get the full
worth of their money and many time they recog-
nize their helplessness II they only knew whence
to turn for help. But the inept sales-person at
their elbow merely tells them the price-which Is
plainly marked-and looks patiently resigned or
indifferently apathetic while they founder about
and get what they don't want or what they ought
have
Come come, rub your eyes. and put the micro
scoDe to your goods 1t is the way to touch the
pocket-nerve of your customer He wants your
goods and you want his money That is, he wants
your goods If you prove 1t to him. And you
want his money, not now, merely, but next week
and next month and next year Use your tee-
scope next year and bring 1T close to you II
Won understand what you talking about, and
II you talk about what you understand, you can
see his money coming to you a year hence
You have surely tied string to him. He Is
a willing captive-you have shown him how to
convert his money into goods that satisfy.
tcopyrEhI lsos. by Jossph h Bovse3
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RS OF THE WORLD.
BY E.T.MEkRIAM5

Photographs Copyright Underwood Underwood
listener. why, they're so stolid they passed a
law once that shouldn't kiss his wife
On Sunday. And who had just got
home on Sunday from a long journey broke the
ordinance and was hauled up in court for it.
Fact 1t was good while ago, though
FTe0chmen kiss each other-Tve them
And Italians-why you'd think to couple of
noble Palermitans fling themselves into each 9TH
er's arms that you were Witnessing the end of
some soul-stirring drama, whereas it only means
all right What in creation those mercurial peo
pie keep saved-up, to express their feelings in a
great crisis simply can't imagine"
The plump matron giggled
They say King Edward has the true British
dislike of sentimental poses, but when he goes
over to Germany a-cousining among the royalties
he remembers his German ancestry and he
and the mighty Kaiser Wilhelm embrace like a
couple of gushing schoolgirls. 1t must be a
sight
Speaking of kissing didn't you suppose every
body knew that kiss the stage of theater
is just hollow show, little like the thing
as painted tree? Some friends of ours little
way out of town got up very clever play last
winter and had professional coach and all that
1t was for charity hospital. Well, Mrs. Smith
and her husband were both in the cast but Mrs
Smiths best scene with the hero, her lover.
The play great success, but poor Mrs
Smith found queer chill in the air when the af-
fair was talked afterwards with of
the women on the board of directors at the hos
pital 1t was only later still and in roundabout
kiss was far too real to be proper And wasn't
her husband mad when he heard of the gossip
Why-you know the stage effect is the emptiest
show AS matter of fact all that happened
when his face bent close hers was her
own frantic whisper, For heavens sake let
straighten your wig; it's sliding ear"
did you them rub noses in New Zea-
land? That's the limit Of course you don't often
have the chance, for it's only the aborigines-the
Maoris-that do it, and now good many of them
civilized out of all their native picturesque
ness, just American Indians ETC. But out
in the mountain district where you go to the
geysers ard hot springs there are few that keep
up queer mixture of store clothes and primitive
manners. There's native girl there who acts as
a guide through the geyser regon-she's really
quite well educated and up-to-date, but-don't
you know how some coquettish French and Ger
girls deliberately keep foreign accent
when they speak English, because they know it's
rather fetching? Well this Maori girl will rub
noses with you in the most demure fashion if
you signify that you're interested in anthropol
ogy or sociology whatever head covers the
subject"
1t really curious when you come to think of it.
how many ways the human creatures have of say
ing How dye do. The traditional cowboy fash
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30
Before Ananias.

Adam had just finished naming the
animals.
wait till 1 start on the fish, he ex-
claimed, gleefully.
Thus we learn he was preparing to
tell some whoppers even before the
fall
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30

equipped himself with the
knowledge of the man inside
the office door-the man who
gives advice and gets paid for
it, not only In money but in
appreciation, lifting the load
of anxiety from those who
seek him.
Don't be a butler even
though you are a courteous
turnkey.
Be a doctor and diagnose
the case.
Be lawyer and convert
your jury.
Be an architect and con-
struct a helpful argument.
Or be an artist and put in
strokes that tell
Introduce yourself to your
own goods. Make them
friends of yours-not the kind
that stick, but the kind that
chant parting is such sweet
sorrow" and are gladly swal-
lowed up in wrapping paper
and string.
How the race of shoppers
flock to such an expert!
Mr.. Provider is willing to
shop with his wife when they
are going to deal with Mr..
ExDert Miss ProudfoOt IN
bends to Miss Bright behind
the counter who shows that
she knows not only color but
style and the appropriateness
of each to the individuality of
the wearer.
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them In addition, he knew the history of wall
paper and pointed out interesting changes in
styles, in ceiling decorations in friezes etc
When they left him Mrs. d. said impulsfvely:
We'll. that man is an artist 1 feel positively
rested He takes load right on your shoulders,
and now. she sighed resignedly, Il s'pose we have
to go back to that stupid furniture department
ever The salesman was affable enough, but he
seemed only to follow them about state prices
and tell them what the latest
He did not know how to suggest what would
harmonize with the rest of the room. how
it might lit in any way into their particular needs
Neither did he educate them to intelligent
appreciation of his furniture as the other sales
had done with his wall paper
The first salesman genuine comfort be-
cause he gave them the advice of a specialist
He knew that of every dollar the customer
paid for those goods four five cents to
him for his service. So he did not merely touch
his cap a lackey does in the vestibule. but he
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30
Touching the Pocket Nerve
By Miss Diana Hirschler, IL. B.
Expert Trainer in Salesmanship

Mr.. and Mrs. Doubtful have
decided to renovate their
house and are deep In the
discussion of wall paper,
waxed floors, new dining room
table, etc. Mrs. DIS converse
ton is full of Lucy recon-
mends Blanks for so and so,'
Mary says we ought to be
very careful if we patronize
Clark's, because they break
their promises" Jennie tells
me her rug didn't wear well
that she bought at The ORR
ent," ETC., etc.
In the midst of 1t Mr.. Near
by comes in and catches the
drift of the conversation. He
breaks in. with: Say, Bob, if
you want wall paper I'll tell
you of a cracker-jack salesman
to go to. 1 believe he fairly
eats wall paper, he's so wide
awake about it. He knows
what you want better than you
do yourself"
Mr.. Nearby interests Mr..
and Mrs. Doubtful so that they
call for this salesman at that
particular store. He immedi-
ately enters into their plans
with spirit and astonishes
them with his extensive
knowledge of patterns, their
designs, their blending colors,
the qualities of paper, the eff
fects of light and shade and
whether they would permit
many pictures hung against
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30

Thousands of American women
in our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
brought on and they suffer IN silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought to
have help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make lifea burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30

Every human being is intended to
have a character of his own, to be
what no other is, to do what no other
can.-Channing.
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II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
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ALL UP-TO-DATE WORCESTERSHIRE
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocers.
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a sweepina Assertion.

Noveiists Wife-Why does your
heroine ENTER and sweep the room
with a gIance?"
Novelist (scornfuIly)-Because she
has 10 vacuum cleaner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-30

Electric signs are responsible fol
some bright remarks.
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ccmfortina.

Female voyager-Is there any fear
Of danger, Mr. Sailor?
Mr.. Sailor-Lots Of fear, ma,am. but
20 dangers
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AMENITIES.

Huh."
''Sir, ,reep the commandments
THAT p,ust be because you've got
an idea that they belong to somebody
else"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-06-11
Reflections Of n Bachelor Girl.

A man always considers himself
mighty clever when he can glide
through the shadows Of love-making
without floundering on the rocks OF
natrimony.
Choosing a husband is like picking
out the combination on lottery
ticket; your first guess is apt to be
as good as your last.
A girl who has a brother has
great advantage over one who
hasn't; she gets working knowl-
edge Of men without having to go
through the matrimonial inquisition
In order TO acquire It.
TO s. man love Is only side dish:
t. a woman it's the whole feast
1t Is easy for man to love his
ne!gubor as himself. when his neigh
brr is a rich an pretty widow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-06-11
Eansy a Eavorite Color.

Pansy color will be popular this
spring, 1t is color that is neither a
purple nor a lavender, but which sug-
Gests the full brown pansy in its soft
est, richest tones. One can get
great deal Of wear out of a pansy
cloth gown, as it can be trimmed with
cne of many colors and frequently
changed. Green, white black, corn
color and violet all go well with pansy
color
There Is a perfect fad for trimming
gown In such a way that the trim
ming can be taken off and other trim
mings put on. A pansy colored gown
can he trimmed with new green. This
makes very dressy suit with its gor.
geous green vest, while the hat has
It's shaded green plume. Later in the
season the green can be removed
and white satin can be applied in its
place, Now there comes the white
null, or the white lawn shirt waist
or the shirt waist of white nainsook,
or OF any delicate washable material.
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An Organ Grinder.

| looked upon his face the while he
play yed.--
The sordid lines were soGteaod
and his eyos
Gaw not our friendless walls. orr
alien skies,
Oar roaring streets where Stride.
the tyrant Trade.
Again he roamed beneath the chest.
nut shade
Again he roamed
Where, grim and grand. Can
panian mountains rise.
Or marked the olives .clister. ,';-
very wise,
In the warm light OF some S,lic,l n
glade.
- may We each weigh sail ald yoy.
age far
On impaterlal Journeys; he puts
out
Throuaht the rough magic of his
organ strain;
A inner music guides us to our star.
But all have goals beyond the seas
OF Doubt,
lIayens of heart We fain would
find again.
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sorted and packed in even layers in
boxes. The result has been that lead
Ing apple growers are boxing their
choicest specimens and either bar
reling or selling their seconds in
bulk.
As in the case OF barreling apples,
considerable care must be taken to
see that the fruit is well packed, so
that when the cover Is fastened there
will be no shucking. In fact, with
the box even greater care is re-
quired, since there are only compara-
lively few layers placed and there is
less opportunity for the package to
give and accommodate the strain.
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SHIPPING APPLES IN BOXES.
Repay the Farmer by bringing
Higher Prices In Market.

Fruit growers who are making
specially Of producing a very high
grade of apples are making a prac-
tice of packing their choicest fruit
and packing in neat boxes. Sizes are
variable, depending upon the nature
Of the fruit and the preference Of the
grower. A favorite size seems to be
10x11x20, though these dimensions
are by no means exclusive Of all
others
Apples are either barreled or
or boxed. Formerly everything was
barreled but dealers soon found
that they could display the apples to
much better advantage and get
better prices If they were carefully