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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Secretary coburn,s New Book.

This country produces 81 standard
varieties of chickens and large num-
Der of promiscuous varieties of the
also ran class" Secretary COburn
imparts this information in his new
book on Profitable Poultry just is
sued. What Coburn says is So His
book of 1922 pages is filed from cover
to cover with useful information about
the poultry industry. profitable Poul
try will no doubt become as popular
as 1.-THE Helpful Hem published IL
years ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Saved state s1e.a17.

1t cost the state of Kansas $751;
317.40 less to support the nine state
charitable institutions in Kansas in
the six months ending June 80 than In
the same period a year ago. The
total salaries and wages paid in all
of the institutions in this six months
amounted to S131, 017.6S; total main
tenance and repairs for the same
period. $13S. 090.56; tctai expended
from fees, s5,734.07; making a total
of $324.S42.31, which represents the
cost of running these nine institutions
six months in 1905
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Is Recoverino From Lockiaw.

George Muir, IL years old, of Salina,
probably will recover from a severe
case of lockjaw as result of the anti
toxin treatment. A few days ago he
stepped upon a rusty nail. The wound
healed quickly, but a few days later
symptoms of tetanus were discovered,
and since that time it has been a
battle between physicians and the di-
sease for the life of the boy. At pres
ent the boy is able to open his mouth
nearly half an inch, and it is believed
by physicians that he will recover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Latest Kansas Events.
The Southwestern Firemen.

These officers of the Southwestern
Firemen's association were elected at
the Joplin meeting: W. H. Holmes,
Pittsburg, Kan, president; Frank B.
Loomis, Carterville, Mo-, vice presi-
dent; Peter B. McCarty, ST Louis,
secretary; Aaron A Houghton, Joplin.
treasurer, and R. L. Burger of Pitts
burg, Kan, inspector general. The
new directors of the association are:
From Missouri. F. Chandler. Jop-
lin; John NJ Sherwood, Neosho;
James Taylor, Webb City; Charles
Tanner, Carterville; D. l. Dunleavy.
Pierce City. From Kansas-N: B.
Chattel, Galena; Kinnie Duncan, Weir
City; L. Gray, Scammon; Walter Buel,
Parsons; L. Livingston, Gas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Alfalfa Mills in Mcpherson county.

Mcpherson county will soon have
three alfalfa meal mills running.
Carlson & Peterson are putting in a
mill at Marquette which will be run
by water power Ludwig Nelson is
building a $4,000 mill at Lindsbol&
and V. Krehbiel is preparing to build
a new mill at Moundridge. DIR. Axtel
of Newton is trying to interest the
farmers and business rhen of Canton
to put one in there. These mills are
IA good thing for the alfalfa raisers
and stock feeders.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
CHE GOT HER MAN-HAppx.
Indian Woman Not Likely to Be Left
Far Behind in Life,s Battle.

Writing of the famous Dean Kaye
Of Topeka, in Suburban Life, Paul A.
Lovewell, says:
Dean Kaye has had interesting ex-
periences during his soujourns in the
wilderness. Once an Indian woman
came to his cabin
You marry?' she asked.
YES said the dean, can marry
folks Have you got a MANI
again the woman grunted, and de-
parted. About shutdown she returned,
dragging with her an apparently
abashed and reluctant brave
Got him. she remarked, laconical
ly, producing her marriage license.
The man knew no English, but the
woman prompted him when it became
necessary for him to give his assent
to the deans questions. When 1T was
over the squaw paid the minister his
fee and led her husband away In trt-
umph."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
hat there is at least dreaded disease that
been able to in all stages and that
Catarrh- Halls Catarrh the only positive
now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
ional treatment. Halls CatarTh Cure is taken in
ernaly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
Jrfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
oundation of the disease. and giving the patient
trength by building up constitution and assist
ng nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
much faith in its curative powers that they
)ne Hundred Dollars for any that it fails to
Send for list of testimonials
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
DEEP CRACKS FROM ECZEMA

Could Lay SIate-PenciI in One-Hands
in Dreadful State-Permanent
Cure in Cuticura.
II had eczema on my hands for
about seven years and during that
time I had used several so-called rem
edies, together with physicians and
druggists prescriptions. The disease
was SO bad on my hands that I could
lay s1ate-pencil in one of the cracks
and rule placed across the hand
would not touch the pencil. / kept
using remedy after remedy, and while
some gave partial relief, none relieved
as much as did the first box of Cuti-
cura Ointment. I made a purchase of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and my
hands were perfectly cured after two
boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake of Cuticura Soap were used w.
81. Dean, Newark, Del, Mar. %, 1907"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Farewell to copeIand county.

1t will not be long until the Cope
land hotel at Topeka, better known as
Copeland county, will have passed
away. In it's place there will be
new Copeland with only the walls of
the old hotel to mark the place where
so many Republican games have been
set up and won even before the con-
ventions met. The hotel has been sold
to James Copeland Gordon and
George Lawrence, who will take pos
session at once.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
For the Criminal Insane.

A hospital for criminal insane will
be asked for in the Kansas legisla-
ture by the board of control and the
directors of the penitentiary and the
reformatory. The location has not
been determined, but it will be either
at the penitentiary or in Rosedale.
An effort is being made to have the
hospital established in Rosedale so
that the students of the University of
Kansas Medical college can study the
patients.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
To Run it's schools, 2 Millions.

The expenses of maintaining the
public schools of Kansas, outside of
the three state schools, are increasing
at the rate of nearly S1,000,000 a year,
according to the figures compiled by
b. T. Fairchiid, state superintendent
In 1907 the expenses of running the
public schools were S7,01O.S3S, while
the year previous the expenses were
$6,3O9, sos. In 1907 12,56S teachers
were employed, while in 1906 there
were 1924
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Wanted to Go the Same Way.

We were taking little trip into the
country. The only vacant seats in the
train were turned SO as to face each
other. / told my little girl, four
years old, to take the seat in front of
me, as riding backward would not
make her sick. She hesitated, and
said:
81 know it won't make me sick. but
If I ride backward will I go to the
same place you are going to-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Here Is the Record.

Farmers in Kansas are talking
about raising 100 bushels of corn to
the acre this year. Osborne county
holds the silk flag for this job. 1t was
captured back in 1885 when Wilson
Swank, on Twin creek, raised SOLO
bushels of corn on a ten-acre field, or
an average of 10S bushels to the acre.
Grain men say that Kansas corn will
sell for 70 cents bushel by the first
of next year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
LEO THE FRENCH FORCES.
Tablet of Count de Rochambeau I'm
yelled at Newport, r. !.

Newport, r. Incidents of New
port in the days of the struggle for
Independence are recalled by tablet
In memory of Count de Rochambeau,
who commanded the French allies,
which has been placed on the house
there which was his headquarters
The memorial was made by Pierre
Feitu, sculptor of this city 1t was
recently dedicated through the joint
efforts of the Sons of the Revolution,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
coffeyville a Grain Center.

One million bushels of grain 900
cars of it-were handled in Coffey-
vile during the month of August by
one road alone. the Missouri Pacific.
1t was all assembled there and so
per cent of it was exported; the bal
ance was used by. local millers and
grain men. Solid trains of wheat left
here almost every day for the south,
much of it going direct to New Or
leans for export.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Five per Cent Death Rate.

The average death rate at the state
soldiers home at Dodge City during
the past year was per cent, accord
ing to the annual report of Com
mandant S. H. Thomas. The popu-
lation of the home is 500 and 25 per-
sons died during the year. OF these,
Is were soldiers, six were wives of
soldiers or widows and one was q son
of a soldier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Bullets at a Moving picture.

Edward Chambers came to the res
cue of the heroine in a moving pic
ture show at Eureka recently. Cham
bers, who was slightly intoxicated,
believed that the young woman was
being abused so he fired his revolver
in the direction of the screen. Two
women in the audience tainted and
another received slight powder burns
on her face. Chambers was arrested.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
A RuIletjn on Alfalfa.

Bulletin No. 155 from the Expert
ment Station at Manhattan, is entitled
Alfalfa" The subject is discussed
by nine authors, each in his own field,
and Kansas farmers who desire the
bulletin may obtain it free of charge
1t is a handsome pamphlet of 100
pages, including so illustrations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
x u. EnroIImenr 1sno-

The enrolment at the state uni
versity on the first day reached LOO.
which, with the added summer school
registration, made the total for The
year about 1900. Last year at this
time the enrolment was approximate
iy 1920. making the increase for 1908
between ESQ and 800.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
A SIP, 900 Fire In Leavenworth.

A fire started in the Victor Manu-
featuring company's plant at Leaven-
worth, formerly a linseed oil mill,
and partly destroyed it, The fire ORR
ginated in the boiler room and reached
the main building and office before it
was put under control The plant is
used to manufacture washing ma
chimes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
sPOHN's DIsTEMPER CURE vii

SPOHN'S DISTEAfPER CURE viii
cure any possible case of DISTEMPER
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
Of all ages, and prevents all others IN the
same stable from having the disease Also
cures chicken cholera, and dog distemper.
ANY good druggist can supply you. or send
to manufacturers. so cents and 81 90 bot
tie Agents wanted Free book Spohn
Medical Co, Spec. Contagious Diseases,
Goshen, Ind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Central Kansas Land Advancing.

Mcpherson county land is selling
for $40 and SIS an acre right along
A man west of Canton, sold his 16O-
acre farm for S11, ESQ, or a little over
$40 an acre. He was Offering this
farm for $4,000 before harvest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Rest at Last.

at is only too true" remarked the
man who was fond of moralizing,
that we do not appreciate our bless
ings until they take their flight
"Of course" replied Popley, they
keep up such a racket during the day
that we enjoy them most when the
nurse has tucked them in their little
beds."-Philadelph Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
The Record Years

According to the Yearbook of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, the four largest crops of wheat
in America were matured in Kansas,
as follows: 1901, 99,079,304 bushels;
1903, S7,249,55 bushels; 1900, 81, 4SS,-
655 bushels; 1906, S1,S30,611 bushels
The fifth largest output was sO,1O2, 627
bushels, by Minnesota, in 1901.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Bows cut corn for state.

Seventy-five young men cutting corn
in one big field is one of the sights
at the Hutchinson reformatory. An
unusually heavy corn crop was raised
by the reformatory this year and 1t is
now being gathered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Valuation.

Surely you picked up something in
the way of an art treasure while you
were abroad" said the collector.
Il don't know" answered Mr. Crum-
rox, when my new sOnin-law is all
dressed up you might cali him a work
Of art But I don't believe he is any
treasure. r-Washington Evening Star
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Ambassador WI Ting Fang.

are thought frivolous by the high Chi
nese authorities, has been twice ap-
pointed to the United States. He was
so unconventional that his govern
ment recalled him in 1898, and his
second appointment was made about
a year ago. He speaks English with
hardly a perceptible accent and is
fond of asking questions of everybody
and about everything. For five years
he practiced law in the English courts
at Hong Kong
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
MAY RECALL WI TING FANG.
Chinese Authorities Said to Object to
His Public Utterances.

Washington--Wu Ting Fang, who,
according to dispatch from Peking
may be recalled as ambassador of
China to the United States because
his public utterances in this country
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

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 10c, sold by
all good grocers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
White again Large OF. package, cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Former Police Chief nies

Henry NJ Steel, chief of police of
Topeka under Gov Leedy's admins
tration, died recently of heart disease
He had been sick for several weeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

There is nothing little to the really
| great in spirit.-Dickens.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

Turn myself to the true riches. and
learn to be content with little
Seneca
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng softens the gums, reduces N
ammation allays pain cures wind collie 2sc bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

People who are true blue never suf
fer much from the blues.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large or.
package, cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

FARMS FOR RENT OF sale on crop pay
ments. j. MULHALL, Sioux City, Ia
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Exact Copy of Wrappe
The Modern Mother.

Madam Ito the nurse maid, who has
just brought home her four children
from a walk)-Dear me, Anna, how
changed the children look since last
saw them! Are you quite sure they
are the right ones?-FIiegende Blaet-
ter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

Tt Cures While You Walk
Aliens Foot Ease for and bunons, sweat,
callous aching feet Csc all Druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

He has no force with men who has
NO faith in them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

the Society of the Cincinnati and the
Alliance Franchise.
The design consists of a medallion
portrait of the general in bronze, be-
meath which is a tablet cast in the
same piece which bears the inscrip-
ton:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

It's easy to get tangled up in truths
CASTOR clothes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
Only Colony of Kind.

Only Colony of Kind.
The colony of Barbary apes on the
Rock of Gibraltar is the only one of
it's kind in existence, and is being pro-
tected by the British government
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03

Love does not stop at the boundaries
of liking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-03
EGofISM.

Mistress--Bridget it always seems
10 me that the crankiest mistresses
get the best cooks.
Cook-Ah, go on wild yer barney!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15
NEW APPLICANTS.
List Of Applications for Cow lnspec-
tons.

List Of Applications for Cow Inspec-
tons.
| Charles Chinn, r. d. No. g.
| A. Clemens, 400 East State street.
F. Z. Bills, r. d. No. Z.
F. A. Placek, 500 Lee street.
A. Ziehler, 9O6 Mitchell street.
E. ID. Batesole, 405 South First ave-
nue..
Mrs. Shiflett. 9OS Frederick street.
| Jacob Stegmann, 1901 South Twelfth
street.
r. d. Bowman, s071s West Church
street.
c. A. Johnson, 52s North Second
street.
! Frank rufrree. sos West Railroad
street.
r. F. Graham, r. D. No. 8.
r. S. Hamblin, 70S South Third
street.
w. H Ford, 14Oo East Nevada street
G.F. Yetley, 702 Marion street.
w. H. Sloppy, 500 Bromley street
John Coleman, 1412 South Center
street.
c. H. Leonard, sos North Seventh
street.
George Estel, R. D. No. Z.
w. M. Riley, s22 South Eleventh
avenue.
Frank J. Soukup, 412 Arson street.
A. l.. Pelham, 1406 West Church
street.
Fred plumber, 70s Cole street.
w. L. Stansberry. 912 West Boone
street.
j. F. jackson. $50 North Third
street.
George Hudson, r. D.
S. w. Ruby. $40 North Center street
Tom Oxenfled. I'll West South
Mrs. Remington. 21o North Tenth
street.
Mrs. +. E. Ray. I'll west South
street.
Frank stellcer, 400 west South
street.
D. w. Norris, AL Jerome street
John Davidson, Quarry, Iowa.
G. F. Kirby, South Fifth avenue.
F. H. Houghton, 1411 South Center
street.
A. Strobel, 712 South Ninth avenue.
NJ. s. Mcfarland. 303 North First
street.
John Dulanick, GIL South Sixth
street
Fred Folger, 1901 West Main street.
K. L. Allen. 507 East Church street.
F. w. Hayne, Luray, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.

DR.. Towards specific for the cure of
constipation and dyspepsia is not an
unknown remedy. 1t has made many
remarkable cures right here in Mar
shalltown, and SO positive are Drug
gists Mcbride & Will Of its great SUI
periority in curing dyspepsia, consti-
patton sick headache and liver trou-
bles that they will, in addition to SELL
ing it at half-price, refund the money
to anyone whom 1t does not cure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15

messaline over taffeta, made prin'
cess effect with bertha Of rose point
She carried bouquet of lilies of the
valley. The only attendant was Mas
ter Robert Monahan, who carried the
ring in basket of flowers. Frank
G. Goodenou played the popular we'd
ding marches and Rev. DR.. William
Horace Day performed the ceremony
The home was banked with great
masses Of blossoms In the parlors
white marguerites, sweet peas, carna-
tions and tulle We're combined with
'greenery, while in the hall a green
color scheme prevailed. Refreshments
We're served above stairs, where guam
titles Of pink sweet peas mingled their
fragrance with feathery ferns The
young couple will spend their honey
noon at the Grand Canon and will be
at home to their friends at No. 1896
Magnolia avenue, after June To-"
Dr. and Mrs. Kierulff and son Roger,
Were present at the wedding from this
CITY,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15
NEW SKIN REMEDY
Creates Big Stir; Drug Stores Crowded
With Sufferers.

Il
For several weeks past Mcbride &
Willis and other leading drug stores
in this city have been crowded with
persons desiring supply of poslam
the new cure for eczema. This is the
drug which has created such stir
thruout the country since its discovery
one year ago.
For the convenience of those who
use poslam for pimples. blackheads
blotches, red nose. acne. herpes and
other minor skin troubles, special So
cent package has been adopted. in adj
! dition to the regular two-dollar jar,
which is now on sale at all leading
drug stores.
In eczema cases, poslam stops the
itching with first application and pro-
ceeds to heal, curing chronic cases in
two weeks. In minor skin troubles. re-
suits show after an overnight applica-
ton. For a free experimental sample,
write direct to the Emergency Labor
atories, 80 West Twenty fifth street.
New York City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15

Chance for Times Republican Readers.
In order to test the Times Republ-
leans great circulation and Its super
Tor advertising value, we have made
arrangements with Mcbride & Will.
the popular druggists. to offer one Of
their best selling medicines at half
price to anyone who will cut out the
following coupon and present it at
their store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15
WED IN CALIFORNIA.

Old MarshaIltown Boy Takes Former
Gilman Girl as Bride. :
The Los Angeles Times of May 7
tells Of the wedding in that city Of Miss
Gerna vandervoort, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. s. III. B. Vandervoort, former
~ Of Gilman, to Mr.. B. r. Kierulff, Jr.,
son Of DR.. and Mrs. B. f. Kierulff,
of this city. The Times account of
the wedding follows:
Beneath an arch Of white blossoms
and greenery, Miss Gerna Vandervoort,
was married last evening at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. H.
b. vandervoort Of No. 41S West Thir-
ty-third street, to B. F. Kierulff, son
If DR.. and Mrs. B. +. Kierulff. of Mar
sl1alltown, Iowa. The bride, charm
ing young woman, was attired in white
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15
Real Estate Transfers.

billie C. Thomas ct al. to Burt B.
Thomas, land in Vienna township, ST.
600.
w. M. Trease to the Liscomb Mu-
tual Independent Telephone Company,
land in Liscomb, $500.
Robert H. Thomas and wife, OF
Woodbury. county, to Edgar w. Cooley,
part OF lot IL, block 10, Rice's addi-
ton, $1,000.
Malissa Edwards to Frank HI. Ed
wards, lot 4, block 4, $4,000.
H. C. Wilson and wife to John Co
shon, lot /, block I, shirks addition,
$1,000.
Mary Kinsey ct al. to John L. Ar
ney, land in Liscomb township. 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-15
For Constipation.

Mr.. I. II. Farnham, a prominent
druggist Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says:
"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are certainly the best thing on
the market for constipation" Give
these tablets a trial. You are certain
to find them agreeable and pleasant in
effect. Price, IS cents. Samples free.
For sale by all dealers.