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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-05
Advertise Iowa Says Shoemaker.

To provide Iowa with a re-
sourceful, able man like Prof. F.
D. Coburn of Kansas to adver-
tiSe the state, to farm less ex-
tenSively and more intenSively,
on smaller tracts, to develop the
dairy industry this is the form
ula of E. r. Shoemaker, editor of
the Creamery Journal and Kim
balls Dairy Farmer, to increase
the rural population of Iowa and
prevent the migration of thou
sands to the west and northwest.
Mr.. Shoemaker gave an adj
dress last evening before the
Iowa State Dairy association, in
which he gave expression to
unique ideas relative to the pres
ent greatness of the state, which
he said, may be incomparably
increased if only Iowa will adj
vertise her resources, fertility
and general adaptabiliey to all
lines of agriculture, particularly
to the great dairy industry.
Is there a better state in
these United States than Iowa?"
asked Mr. Shoemaker. Are
there better opportunities any
where in agricultural, mercan-
tile and manufacturing lines than
right here in Iowa? Are there
better natural resources any
where than right here2 Is there
a better dairy section anywhere
on earth than in Iowa? Are
there better people, better
churches, better schools, than
here in our great state2
Then why not tell the world
about them?
Iowa needs to advertise her
opportunities and resources.
She needs to advertise, first, to
open the eyes of her home peo-
pie and keep them here, and,
second, to attract outsiders to
her.
If Kansas today would pay
the debt she owes to her adver-
Using man, Secretary Coburn,
he would be as rich as CroeSus
If it hadn't been for Coburn the
winds and drouths and grass
hoppers would be about all we
would know about Kansas. But
every time some one raised big
hog, or grew a big crop, or the
hens laid well, or the turkeys
were plentiful. Coburn told about
it. And he told it we'll When
.Iowa's advertising man gets to
work In earnest, when dairying
and intensive farming become
general throughout the state,
our farm population will increase.
our bank deposits grow. our
factories thrive. and all Iowa
will virtually flow with milk and
honey Cedar Rapids, 0owa)
| Gazette
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-05
BLOODY RUN RAMBLtS.

The stiffness of the snow is on
the earth.
We are glad to hear the sick
are all improving.
Hide Park was alive with Cat
amount and Indian red as deer
last Sunday night.
Mr.. Gorrell from the Don t
Worry Ranch was calling on
friends last Sunday.
O'Zono and his companion left
our city one day last week for
their Landed Estate.
Bughouse alias little Charley
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-05
Dr.PE nc s
CREAM
BAKING Pc DER
You wiz find it a great satisfaction to
More Home Baking

You. viii make biscuit, cake and pastry
clean fresh and tasty-betfer every way
than the ready made foods.
Or. Prices Baking Powder is specially
devised for home use, and makes home
baking easy and a delight. 1t will pro-
tect you from the dread alum baking
powders, which are too frequently found
II, the ready made articles, and insure
you food of the highest heaIthfuIness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-05
C0IIYER.

Beautiful weather the past few
days Ell?
Mrs W Vanscyoc is improv-
ing slowly
Nearly all the farmers are
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-05

AIRY skin itching is temper
tester The more you scratch
the worse it itches- Doan' s ONT
ment cures piles, eczema any
skin itching. At all drug stores.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-05
RIVERSIDE.

Plenty of moisture
Elihu Altman visited with R.
E. Garrett last Monday
Miss Griest attended the g. B.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
The Best Melon Grower.


Matt Lindsey of near Laurel,
Jones county, is the champion
water melon grower Of the United
States, as well as of the state Of
Mississippi. It was Matt Lindsey
who exhibited the biggest and the
finest Watermelons shown the ST.
Louis exposition three or four years
ago, and he always raises the big
gest Of any man down in this part
of this country. A5o or IS pound
melon is nothing unusual with Mr..
Lindsey an excite no curiosity in
his neighborhood. Last Tuesday
Mr.. Lindsey had IA melons on his
front gallery, the aggregate weight
$40 pounds, or a fraction over 66
pounds each. At the same time
had in his field more than TOO mel
ons that would average so pounds
each, and still growing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
Holly Bush.

Mrs. Bessie Townsend, of Me-
rldian, is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Mckay. Her many
friends are delighted to see her
again.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. j.
M. O'Neal, who has been seriously
i'll, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mid Mckay, are
the proud parents of another little
boy.
Several from this neighborhood,
attended preaching at Barefoot,
yesterday and report good meet
ing.
We are sorry to learn that Mr..
Luther Mashburns baby is quite
i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Franklin have
returned to their home at Winona.
The rain was quite a disappoint-
ment TO the pail players Saturday
evening.
We are sorry to learn that the
time is drawing near when "Uncle
Hick O'Neap' as he is called, in
southwest Texas, will take his de-
parture for home. He is visiting
his brother j. M. O'Neal, also rel
atives in Alabama, Meridian, Lau-
rel and other places. He is one of
the directors of the .'Uncle Sam
Milling and Mining Company" in
the Imperial Valley California, and
reports that the mines are rich in
ore. He is jolly fellow and will
be missed when he is gone.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
Getting Rid of Lice and Mites

Once these pests get firm foot
hold it requires almost constant care
for a time to rid the place of them.
A good way to beginis to thorough
ly clean every part of the coop at
least twice week Allow no manure
to accumulate in boxes and barrels,
but spread it on the ground as soon
as taken from the chicken house.
After thoroughly cleaning the
coops apply coat Of Whitewash.
To apply mix "a pit turpentine with
5 gals and apply with brush or
spray pump. This mixture is death
to all vermin. To prevent the
mites from Matching apply another
coat of the wash 10 days later. AT
ter embarrassing the coops apply
kerosene or turpentine to the per-
Iches and places where mites fire.
quent most. Do this every day for
two or three weeks or more, If the
coop is tight and the mites are very
bad burn or 8 lbs sulphur in it 10
days before withdrawing.
To take the large body lice from
the hens provide box of dust mix
ed with little kerosene and place
where the hens have access to it at
all times and they will soon tree
themselves from the pests. Her
man Wood, Warren Co. Pa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
DObsOn.

Hobson has been silent for quite
awhile, but is still alive.
Health of the community is moi
very good.
Miss Marguerite May continues
very i'll. We hope there will be a
change for the better soon.
j. G. Grains family have moved
to Brandon fer the benefit of the
school.
Miss Buelah Baker is spending a
while with her aunt Mrs. |. P. Rus
sell.
Miss Edna Buchanan is visiting
Miss Eva Myers.
Miss Nan Mayors is spending the
week with Miss Georgia Baker.
Ellis Baker went down to Ten
Mile Saturday to see his sister Mrs.
L. B. GODDARD.
A. @. Baker and Chester Thomp-
son spent a few days last week at
VIC. Barksdale's.
Mrs. Ellison is visiting her sister,
Mrs. John lrby.
Miss Minnie Russell will leave
the first of September to take charge
of a school in Green county.
Ellis.Patrick was at A. G. Bakers
Monday on business.
cap" Buchanan returned home
Tuesday, after spending awhile
with Tom Berry Baker.
Protracted meeting will begin at
Rock Hill Baptist church next Sat
urday. Every one invited to at
tend. We are expecting to have q
good meeting.
| Miss Eddie Brown returned te
her home in Jackson, Thursday
after spending some time with hei
cousin Miss Eva Myers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13

with typhoid fever, we trust he
may have a speedy recovery.
w. B. Smith is sick in bed with
fever.
Miss Leta Morton, of Madison, is
visiting Miss Ida Allen.
Misses Agness Barksdale, Flora
Cranberry and Nettie Lee Robin
son, spent last week visiting Miss
Jennie Ellis, and attending the
meeting.
J. c. Robinson is mingling among
his friends, trying to organize a
"Woodman of the World
Miss Lottie Rice, of Madison, has
returned to her home, after spend.
ing the week with Mrs. H. c. Ellis.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
Fannin.

Hot weather, continuous rain,
proIacted meeting and flood of
visitors, prevented the correspon-
dence from Fannin last week, how
ever, the clouds have rolled away,
the meeting has closed, the visitors
have repaired to their respective
homes, and we are in the same
channel OF leisure and thought.
Brother Cooper did some excel
lent preaching and we trust has
soWn seed which will terminate
for good to the souls of them with
whom he mingled.
The citizens of the community
met last Thursday and discussed
securing teacher, grading the
school grounds and securing the
service of Mr.. Williams, of Long.
ford. to paint the academy. A little
more encouragement toward build
| ing school, we trust the good work
may continue and that each fellow
may feel that he is as much enti-
tied and as much duty bound to
help in the good work as his neigh
Dor. Let US all pull together and
have good school.
r. G. Latham is figuring on an
addition Of 20 feet to his store house
which is necessary for the storing
LOT his goods, to suit the accommo-
dalton of his customers.
We regret to report that little
Perry Starr Tinnin is very sick
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
carson.

Hurrah for the new public road
now being worked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dudley, Of
Jackson, visited Mrs. J. E. Fisher
and family Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Freeman, Of Vicksburg, who
has been here relieving Chas.
Tatom left Wednesday morning
for Newton, Miss.
Henry Stacey, of this place, is
attending the encampment at
Columbus Miss.
There were three wagon loads Of
strange people in our town Sunday;
they resumed their journey after
dinner.
B. F. Nicely, of Plain, was a
passenger to Morton Saturday.
A. S. Morse and father, of Jack
son, were here on business Satur-
day.
Mrs. VIM. Harrison and Mrs. A.
E. Clement visited in Jackson
Friday.
The protracted meeting will be-
gin here 3rd Sunday in August and
will be conducted by Rev. Wayne
Alliston and Rev. Wayne Sutton,
of Florence. Let everybody come
out and join US in our meeting.
Mrs. D. j. Pickett and daught-
er are sick with chils and fever.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. B. S.
Stuart, of Meridian, a son August
4.
About twenty men worked the
new road Friday.
Among those who attended
church and the baptism at Monterey
Thursday, were Mr.. and Mrs. Men
DUN and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Small
wood son and daughter, Misses
Eula Smallwood and Florence Saun-
ders, all of this place.
4 Mr.. Lee Monk and family, re-
turned home Saturday, after visit
ing relatives at Lake, Miss.
| Mrs. A. E. Clement departed
Saturday morning for Meridian, to
visit her daughter Mrs. B. S. Stew.
art.
i Joe Roell spent Sunday in Jack
son.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
Alabama & vicksburg
RAILWAY
Time Table.

Eastbound.

Eastbound.
To Cincinnati, Atlanta and NJ
Meridian and Birmingham 3:o5 D. m.
). Meridian and Cineinnati----o:3 90 m.
Meridian Local------6:45 pm.
WestbOund.
To Shreveport and Beyond -
"" Shreveport and Beyond pm.
vicksourg Local------------7:o6 pm.
Vieksburg Lecal--------Zo:5o a. m.
Fast train Carries Pullman Sleeping Car
between Shreveport and Chattanooga
connecting with through Seepers to New
York and Cincinnati. Also Dining Car.
The Shreveport and B 'ham train carries
through coaches and Sleeping Car be-
tween Shreveport and Meridian-and DIM
ing Car.
For rates and detailed Information, APP
ply to Ticket Agent or address
GEO. H. SMITH, Gen. Pass. Agent.
New Orleans. La
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13
Nansen's Wife.

Before DR.. Nansen departed for
his famous polar expedition in 1898
ne entered into legal arrangement
by means of which, if he failed to
return in few years. his wife could
re-marry. When he came back
again he was remarked to the wife.
ne had so unSelfishly released. She
thus had the unusual experience of
being married twice to one husband.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13

DR.. Womack, Of jackson, was
4 professional visitor last week
to our town.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-13

We regret to report that little
Perry Starr Tinnin is very sick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
BY HELENA. DAVIS.

It was q rainy April day and Ruth could not play in the front yard. as was her habit on bright, warm days So she sat pouting in the corner, thinking all the world was against her. In vain had her mamma explained to her that spring rains made summer flowers and gardens and that we would all soon die should the rains cease to fall In vain did fer big brother try telling her n story. Still she pouted and sulked. not feeling bit grate- fnl for the good mamma, the loving big brother and the comfortable home.
 'Oh, you're a naughty girl today,' said Big Brother, making ready to leave the naughty Miss to her own reflections, as their mother had done "You don't want to be happy. So. stay alone and ruin your lips with pouting and your face with frowns. I"
 And then Big Brother was gone, leay- ingeRuth sitting In the corner in an ugly frame of mind. But scarcely 10 minutes had passed when the front door bell rang and Ruth heard Mir. Jackson's voice talk ing to her mother in most genial tone. Here's my little daughter, Mrs. Downs, whom I have brought to spend the day with Ruthle Her mamma declares that she can't do thing with her on a rainy day, that the weather seems to affect her temper. Now, maybe she and Ruthie can forget the bad weather in their play. I'll call for Polly on my way home this evening""
 Now, at any other time than this par tieular morning Ruth would have run joy ously to the hall to greet her little neigh or and playmate, Polly. But on this oc casion she kept her place in the corner, pouting as hard as she could. And thus she was when a few minutes later her mother opened the door and ushered In Polly, all wrapped against the rain. Here's Polly, dear," said Mrs. Downs, smiling pleasantly at her ill-humored lit tie daughter. .She's come to spend the day with you. Now, won't you both have a most enjoyable time? You may have the library all to yourselves and a little luncheon whenever you wish it.
 But Ruth only sat pouting, not speak ing a word of welcome to Polly, who, in turn, looked about as ill-humored as little Miss can.. Mrs. Downs, thinking It the best way to bring the little girls out of their rainy day sulks, left them to- gether, closing the door them that they might feel sure no ear overheard them if they wished to mend their man. ners. and open a cheerful conversation to- gether.
 Being left alone the two little girls stared at each other q few seconds. Then Polly said: If you act so ugly I'll go home, I will"
 q didn't ask you to come here,'' re- torted Ruth, her lips pursed up angrily. You can go as soon as you like.
 You shant come to see me any more,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
NAUGHTY RUTH AND PoLLY-A STORY FOR HE WEE ONES

I've been naughty and now I'm suffering for it. It's very. very hard. indeed. I wonder what Polly's mamma is doing to herr Maybe she Is studying what q noun is. Oh, anything Is easier than these old fours l can't; can't learn them. And this is Saturday. and must stay in the house-ln this room all daE. I'll never. never be so wicked again What did l pout and fuss and fight for anyway? Mamma, nor Brother, nor Polly couldn't help It's raining. was a very naughty little girl Oh, these fours! I could learn them so easily tonight If only I might go out today with Big Brother"
 Then, hearing Big Brothers voice call Ing out Ruth ran to the window in time to see him mount his seat and lift the horses lines saying: 'on, Dandy; we're for the country roads. Gee. but this mir and sunshine are greatl' Then, sec Ing his naughty, but repentant. little sister looking at him from the window he called to her: If you behave your self very nicely the remainder of today, and perform the task Mamma has set you to do l shall take you for a spin through the park tomorrow morning be- fore Sunday school. But, you've got to be mighty good today, and obey Mamma without a frown or pout One pout- and. presto, pass-no ride behind Dandy for a whole week"
 'I'll be good, Brother, honest I will, l" cried Ruth In a tremulous voice. "I'll get the fours, too, I will" And the tears streamed down her cheeks as she returned to the table of fours. Its awful to have to be punished when ones naughty" she said aloud.
 .sYes, but it's much worse to be naughty" said her mammals voice. My little girl will learn that all through life we are rewarded for our good deeds and punished for our bad ones. And now, she is paying the penalty of hay ing been very naughty all morning. l am very sorry that 1t must be SO; but such is the law, my child. Now. get at your task. Your luncheon will be served here In the library. for you are to remain In here alone all day. And remember that you are being punished for wilful naughtiness which had not the shadow of reason."
 And all that day did Ruth pay the penalty of her naughtiness, and the les son was never forgotten by her. In the same way did Polly suffer for her wrong doing, sitting over her darning with a heavy heart. And, like Ruth, she never, never forgot the lesson. And from that day both little girls became sweeter- tempered; and though the heavens frowned and the rain poured no pout was ever seen upon their lips, for they learned that to smile and be happy made sunshine in the house, though there might be the heaviest of clouds obscuring the sun out of doors.
 'I'll never forget how to darn my stockings" declared Polly to Ruth the following day.
 And I'll never forget the table of fours," confided Ruth 'I can say them forwards and backwards and skip about in them and never miss"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

said Mrs. Perkins. Then, being alone with Harry, she said: You must tell me how you came to bring this letter and telegram to me, my dear little lad, for you are not of our neighbors. And as you explain this great kindness to me l shall begin to make ready for my jour- ney. I must catch the o'clock train to- day If possible"
 You can do 1t, missus," exclaimed Harry. "I run the whole way on pur-. pose so as you'd have time to get or to- day. l knowed what was in the tele- gram. That's how I came to fetch It to you. Then, after being questioned Harry told the whole story, and was toid by Mrs. Perkins that she could never re- pay him for the great kindness he had that day done her, and she insisted upon his remaining till she was ready to go to town-which would be within very short time, since she must not fall to make the 5 o'clock train. And now, while 1 pack my trunk and my sons hitch the horses to the buggy, you must have some dinner" And she led Harry into the big kitchen, where the dinner table still set with plenty of good food upon 1t. In vain did Harry say he was not hungry; he was obliged to partake of a good meal, and he admitted to him. self that he felt much refreshed after having obeyed his good hostess.
 As they rode to town Mrs. Perkins, her son Frank and Harry, the latter was drawn out to speak about himself. When he told of how he had lost his own dear mother two years ago and was away at the time of her death, returning from school an hour after her dear soul had taken flight, he bowed his little, un- kept head against the shoulder of$his new-found friend and wept silently. That's why l hurried with all my might to you with that letter and tele- gram" he murmured between hls sobs, fer I recolected how it broke my heart not to get to see my mother and say good-by. And mother was all l had, too. After she was taken away I had to work my way. An it's pretty hard sometimes. But I'm not complainin', MIssus Perkins," he quickly explained. "The only thing is 1 can't go to school when there's work to do."
 "You dear, good-hearted little man" And sobs shook the form of Mrs. Perkins, while Frank had to bat his eyes to keep back tears. We'll I shall take you to my own home upon my return and adopt you as one of my own sons," declared the loving woman. ''Today I have found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

for a week. It'll save me sgoin' to the postoffice. It's dinner time, an I'm about starved But, say, Hank, if you hap pen to see any of the Perkinses, or any of their neighbors In town, just you give the message to them, an don't leave 1t at the office Old Snaps might forget to put 1t in their box till after they'd gone from town. If Miss Perkins can get the telegram In time to catch the 5 o'clock train this P. M. she may get to see the old laoy before she passes over"
 ''Yes, sir" called out Harry, quickly taking the message and starting towards the one business street, which was formed by half a dozen houses on either side. Direct to the postofice he went and inquired of 'old Snaps' whether or not he had seen any of the Perkinses In town that day. Nope, not a mothers son of em in the office today snaps drawled. But here's a letter fer Miss Perkins," and he held up to view let ter bearing an Eastern postmark.
 I'm going out to their ranch,' said Harry, talking very rapidly. "and I'll carry along their mail. I've got tele- gram for 'em, and maybe the letters important, too. Please give it to me, MT. Snaps.
 The postmaster knew Harry-or Hank, as he was commonly called-to be re- liable boy and without question handed over the letter which was addressed to Mrs. Perkins "A telegram?' he said his curiosity reused. Wall, l wonder what's up!'
 But Harry did not wait to explain to the postmaster about the telegram. As soon as he got the letter he ran down the street, letter and telegram In his breast, held i'll place by his dirty little hand He popped into the two stores, the blacksmths shop, and in at the hard ware store as he passed along, hoping to see some of the Perkinses in one of the places. But he was disappointed In thls, and made up his mind that he must carry that letter and telegram to the Perkins ranch, five miles distant And he must reach there In time for Mrs. Perkins to receive the sad news and make ready to go East on the o'clock train that very afternoon It was just 1 o'clock as Harry passed the school house, for the bell was ringing to call the pupils to books.
 IA week ago Harry's employer. who was also his master. for the child was an orphan in his care, had taken Harry out of school to assist with the spring work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

in an envelope addressing it. "ltll have to go to the postoflice,' he said. If none of 'em are in town they'll have to wait till they do come.
 Them Perkinses are awful stuck-up folks,' asserted one of the men on the platform. If they wus like other com mon mortals I might be persuaded to take the telegram to 'em myself, for they're busy with the spring plowin an maynt come to town fer quite a spell. They don't seem to care ill-fred much about their mail. Sometimes I don't see neither the ole man nor the boys in town for a week at a time.'
 "rhe old iady could be dead an buried fore they'd know it. laughed tall rancher. unfolding his lank legs and mounting his horse to ride away Well, tain't my funeral" he called out at parting.
 Say, Mister Babcock,'' said Harry, looking in through the window of the office and speaking to the agent who was putting away his papers prepara- tory to closing the office till 5 o'clock "mayn't take that telegram up to the office and see if any of them folks are in today? Eve got to go there any way, yop know"
 Well. Hank," answered the agent, handing Harry the telegram. If you'll do that fer me I'll be your grandmother