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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
A BACON
BREAKFAST

Braces a person up for the
work of the day. Nothing else
is so satisfying, nothing else
supplies an equal amount of
energy to do things. -
Providing
The Bacon is mild, sweet and
nicely streaked with fat and
lean.
Now you might think it was an
easy matter to find such Ba-
con-BUT IT ISN'T.
Most Bacons are too salty, or
too fat or too lean, or too some
thing or other.
If you prefer something just
right, we can give it to you.
Our Bacon car be served to
children as we'll as grown-upS
1t can be enjoyed by the Office
worker as well as the outdoor
laborer.
Try an order.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
Another Sha1e Boom in
Northern Kansas

Topeka, Feb. ~. - Another
shale boom is on in northwest
ern Kansas. 1t is not gold
shale scheme 1t is gas shale
proposition this time Van Tyne
Pritchard, mining engineer of
Pittsburg, Pa, claims to have
discovered that gas. of equal
quality to coal gas, and in almost
unlimited quantities, eau be man
ufactured from the shale now
bedded in western Kansas If
his scheme works. the fuel prob
lem will be solved forever in that
section.
Mr.. Pritchard stated that the
shale would prodoce from 5000
to 5000 feet of gas per ton, as
against $1,000 to 10000 feet
from good gas coal. The heat
ing power of the gas is approx
mately two and one-half times
that of natural gas and the illum-
mating power is "a to 20 candle
in standard jet of five feet per
hour as against IA to 1S candles
of coal gas.
The shale bed is in broad
belt from Ford county to the
north line of Kansas and beyond
across Nebraska, the Dakotas
and Montana, far up into Canada.
1t is also found in Colorado, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, and other
states.
The gas can be manufactured
at a nominal cost and the by
products will be sufficient to pay
all the expenses and yield hand
some profit. One very impor-
tant feature of the process is
that no coal or other fuel beyond
that furnished by the shale itself
is required. The retortS will be
constructed in such a manner
that the shale may be drawn di-
rectly into the combustion cham
ber, thus saving nearly all of the
radiated heat. In addition the
Shale-containS a large percentage
of fixed carbon, which is con-
verted into coke during the ex-
traction of the gas and aids ma
terially in heating the retorts
Mr.. Pritchard'S expe rimentS
throw a curious side-light on the
gold excitement in Trego county
some years ago. 1t appears that
the Trego county gold miners
were in reality partly right.
The shale actually contains a
small and variable amount of
gold, the average being about So
per ton. This is entirely too lit
tie to pay as gold mining prop
osition, especially as the oil con-
tanned in the shale makes the ex
traction of the gold difficult and
expensive k. G. Journal.
For Sale-Red Texas seed oats
price reasonable; John Deere
riding lister new last spring, as
good as new now, with 2 lays,
never listed over so acres last
spring. and kept in shed all sum-
mer and winter 1 Brown riding
cultivator new; will sell cheap
for cash or good note. Lou A.
Sigler, z miles southwest of Wa
Keeney.
Farmers, when in town drop
into j. A. Moye's restaurant for
breakfast, dinner and supper.
He will treat you right.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
EDITH BUCHANAN

The city dads of Ellis last week
accepted their new electric light
and water plant which is one of
the best IN this section of the
state, and is now being success
fully and profitably operated
under municipal control. March
IS a good month to begin letting
your light shine and drinking
pure city water instead of beer
and wine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

The Interstate Association of
Operating Threshermen meets
at Wichita, March Sth, 9th and
10th, and all reports to the con
trary are in error Arrange
ments are already completed for
entertaining the largest gather
ing of this kind ever held in
Wichita. The active member
ship of the association has been
increased by several hundred
during the year, and the execu-
tive sessions will bring up mat
ters of great Importance to every
thresherman in the southwest.
Contrary to any reports that
there was to be no March meet
ing-there will be held in Wich-
ita on the Sth, 9th and 10th of
that month the largest gathering
of thresherman ever gotten to-
gether at one time and place.
All threshermen are welcome
whether members of the State
Association or not.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Wa-Keeney should have more
resident properties in the form
of four or five room cottages for
rent. Applications for residenc-
es of this character are daily
being made and if they were
available, our population would
rapidly increase. What better
investments can a person secure
than number of dwellings
rented at a good price?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

The Sherry's high class coined
ians, peerless musicians, vocal
lists. dancers and musical sketch
artists. Don't fail to see them
in their latest farce comedies en-
titled My Boy Jim" ;" A Pair
of Lobsters" and Breaking In
to Vaudeville" every line a
scream. The Sherry'S have been
on the road for years and have
built up reputation that is all
the recommendation they need.
New music, latest songs, clever
dancing. quick changes, no waits.
Your money back if not satisfied.
At court house, Tuesday. March
9th
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
VOL. 81, NO. /.

This issue celebrates the thir-
tysecond birthday of the West
ern Kansas World, and during
that period the paper has under
gone many changes. When one
remembers that from 1S7S<until
1910 there were lots of things
doing in western Kansas from
hot winds, grasshoppers, bliz-
yards, the Farmers alliance,
Coxey's army, Populism, mort
cages, crop failures. white cano-
pied wagons seeking the rising
sun. to high schools, electric
lights. city water works, auto
mobiles. land from $50 to $40 per
acre. public libraries, women's
federated clubs, 70 story brick
blocks, and by no means last
nor least. the Stubb's admins
tration, is it any wonder that the
World holds its head up little
proudly as it takes a retrospect
i've glimpse down the vista of
years, and yet can say today that
it is one of the larg st and best
papers in western Kansas.
It's Office contains one large
power press and three job
presses, one recently purchas-
ed and up to date in every re-
spect. As an advertising medi-
um it can not be beat for its Cir
culation is far in advance of any
newspaper Of its size in this
western country and reaches
the homes of many families in
the nearby towns as well as a
large number of eastern states
where readers have land inter
eStS.
AS for job work we think we
can compete with any one; we
can do fancy job work from the
dantiest programs. calling cards,
etc, down 80 sale bills, placards'
or any old thing you may desire
in this line. We are especially
equipped for this work and guar
antee to please you. or refund
your money. At present there
are three steady employees in the
office
During the years we have
owned the World we have much
to tl1anlz our old friends and pa
irons for there are always those
who stand by a man when the
fight is on, to those we offer our
sincere thanks, to the knockers
and kickers we have nothing to
say for their influence has been
so puny it has not harmed us.
Our desire is to enlarge our
work, to give everybody square
deal and make the World a factor
for the benefit of the town and
county, and again we thank al
who have helped US to get to the
prosperous place which we now
occupy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
Ogal1ah Forestry Station.

AS spring approaches, l hear
many requests as to the best
trees to plant and the best meth
DDS of caring for them. The
only thing lacking to make trees
grow in this country is moisture
This must be overcome either by
irrigation or dry methods of cul-
tivation, and as irrigation is not
practicable on most farms we
must use dry methods of culti-
vation, and to do this we must
get our ground in proper condi-
tion. First we must get rid of
the Buffalo sod. This can be
done by cropping ayear or two,
then after the crop comes of in
fall, plOw deep not later than
light coat of straw; this will con-
serve the moisture and keep the
soil from blowing. In the spring
go on with disk and harrow and
work down good. Set out trees
as soon as the frost is out or as
soon as you can get the trees.
One year old trees from the seed
are always best. The distance
trees are to be set, will depend
on weather. A grove or wind
brake is wanted. If a windbrake
is wanted the trees should be
be set four feet apart in the row,
and the rows should be six feet
apart and run east and west. Do
not set trees out in one long row
but bunch them up so that they
will protect each other from the
wind and shade the ground. If
a grove is wanted, trees may be
set ten or twelve feet apart each
way but do not set far enough
apart that they will not shade
the ground after they are too old
to cultivate, as that will help to
keep the weeds out and conserve
the moisture. In regards to
varieties 1 would say that Aus
tand Scotch pine and Red Cedar
are by far the best evergreens.
Among the forest trees / sug
gest planting the Honey Locust,
Usage Hedge. Elm, Ash. Maple
and Cottonwood on the upland
and Catalpa on low sandy land.
There is no doubt thai trees Will
grow in western Kansas as there
are number of groves that bear
testimony to this fact, but trees
must have care and there is no
use to waste trees and valuable
time if they are not put ut right
and taken care of after they are
put out. The thing to keep in
mind is to conserve the moisture
If you do that, you have the tree
problem solved. Get one thouS-
and growing trees on every
quarter of land and the wind
will be milder as it blows from
the north in winter and south in
summer. F. j. Turner, foreman
of forestry station Ogallah, Kan
SeS.
Itch. Itch, Itch = Scratch.
Scratch, Scratch, The more you
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Elk State Treasurer Tom Kelly
and f. NJ Burnham, railroad
promoters, were in the city last
Monday. Mr.. Kelly is a railroad
contractor and went over the
proprosed Garden City & North
west r. r. with a view of bid
ding on the grading.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
For Sale

Seed barley, milk COW, (fresh
soon), matched team of good
work and brood mares, and some
good farm machinery.
J. It. w. CLOUD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05
To Know Where

to buy. is as important in glass
es as any thing else. We hope
our name is all the guide you
need
E. F. SULLIVAN.
Optometrist at Wa-Keeney 8,
Tuesday, March Sth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

The water works have been
tested this week with good re
suits At present the large city
tank is full, also the railroad
tank, and a few families are using
the water As soon as the
nozzles arrive our fire protec-
ton will be complete.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

You can get A. Booths cele-
brated sealshipt oysters, solid
meats, at Bakers, at so cents a
quart
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Wanted Fat hogs. Highest
! market price paid w. c..
: RhoadeS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

A rather strange sight this
week was the unloading of six
immigrant cars in our railroad
yard. These goods were from
Nebraska and it makes US feel
good to see them pile into our
fair and prosperous county by
the car load.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Last Sunday night Rev. G. E.
Walker closed five weeks ser
les of meetings at the NJ. E.
church. Rev Walker was a very
able scholar, an excellent preach
er and could expound the scrip
lures in a marvellous manner.
Those who came in close contact
With him were able to learn
much from him for he was not
only a teacher but was Cody
and devout man. While perhaps
it was not in great numbers that
his work could be counted, yet
there are many who feel it was
very helpful and great bless
ing to have him in our midst and
feel that the good seed sown will
bring forth harvest in many lives
vet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Lou Gleason made a business
trip to Kansas City the first of
the week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Glade Martins restaurant Will
occupy the building vacated by
the city bakery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Trustee Lutters was up from
Wilcox township Tuesday and
paid the World a friendly visit
Mr.. Lutters has been on the
sick list for long time but we
are pleased to note that he is on
the mend
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Ernest Hamburg, of Ellis, was
lin WaKeeney, Wednesday on
business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Harvey Penny and G. M. Wann
with two other gentlemen whose
names we did not learn were up
from Hays last Tuesday looking
at Trego county dirt. Evidently
these gentlemen appreciate the
fact that Trego county soil
amounts to something these
dayS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Law left
for Kansas City last Wednesday
night where Mr.. Law will re
ceive medical and surgical treat
mPnt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Fred Anderson las a washing
machine that appeals to the
hearts oe the housewives. 1t is
run by water power and all the
housewife has to do is turn on
the water and the machine does
the rest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

This week the city bakery has
moved into the rooms recently
vacated by the Wa-Keeney res
taurant. Mr.. Fuhrken now has
more room in which to enlarge
his bu siness which has been
steadily on the increase ever
since his arrival in our city Ht
is number one baker and has
one of the best and up to date
equipments in western Kansas
and as every thing is so clear
and fresh that it is pleasure to
patronize such a place and Wa
Keeney is justly proud of her
fine bakery
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Wanted rent. four or five
room house, possession April 1st;
three year lease preferred. Call
on or address D. S. Gilmore,
World office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Itch, Itch, Itch - Scratch.
Scratch, Scratch. The more you
scratch the worse the itch. Try
Doan'S Ointment 1t cures piles,
eczema, any skin itching. All
druggists sell it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Farmers. when in town drop
into j. A Moye's restaurant for
breakfast, dinner and supper.
He will treat you right.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

On Tuesday night a baby girl
arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Gunckel This is the
first girl in the family and the
parents and grandparents are
very proud of the new arrival.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

This week Grandpa Wisch was
taken to Kansas City for medi-
cal treatment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

The Kansas Editorial Associa-
ton meets at Wichita, Monday
and Tuesday, March 7th and 9th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Make me offer on block IA,
Smiths addition to Wa-Keeney,
B room house, barn, two good
wells. Address S. Parks, Wa
Keeney, KanS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

March 9Th is the new date for
j. B. Rupees big sale.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

The Methodist Aid society
will serve chicken pie supper
at the home of Mrs. Edgar S.
Brown on Thursday evening,
March 18th, from 6 to s o'clock
Every body cordially invited.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Don't fail to read the new and
changed ads in this issue
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Do not forget to see E. d.
Wheeler if you want farm loan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Easter comes early this year
March 9th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

At a meeting of the board of
trustees of the Presbyterian
church, it was decided to sell the
lots north of the parsonage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

DrS. Jones & Herrick will test
your eyes and guarantee glasses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Lincoln. Kans., is in darkness
and will be, so the Republican
says, for at least thirty days,
caused by the engine at their
electric light plant going out of
commission by the break of a
large casting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

E. F. Sullivan, Optometrist
will be at American hotel. Tues
day. March Sth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

F. NJ Hatch loaded a car of
stock and household goods We'd
nesday afternoon and shipped
to Melrose, Mont, where he will
make his future home. Jess
Plants accompanied him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Farmers! Remember J. B.
Rupees sale was pos tponed It'll
March Sth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

L. Tatman painted the roof of
the World office building Thurs
daV.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

E. l.. Boice came up from Man
haitian last week and is looking
over his farms in southwest Ire
go. He sold a quarter of land
this week and has bid for his
half section.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

For Rent-Nw IA 29-11-24 and
ne IA 1892. Herman Long
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

The Methodist Aid society will
meet with Mrs. f. p. Lucas next
Tuesday afternoon, March Sth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Pure home made lard at
Bakers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Beautiful weather again
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Miss Ida Cloud is the new as
sistant clerk in the postoffce-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Drs. Jones & Herrick will test
your eyes and guarantee glasses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Everybody making garden.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Miss Emma Shepard is again
in the millinery and dry goods
department of the Trego Mer-
camille Co. Her many friends
were glad to welcome her back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-03-05

Picked pork at Bakers.
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Fresh pork at Bakers.

Subscribe for the World.
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Drag the roads.
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Official County Paper.
Drag the roads.
Beautiful weather again
Picked pork at Bakers.
Easter comes early this year
March 9th.
March 9Th is the new date for
j. B. Rupees big sale.
Don't fail to read the new and
changed ads in this issue.
Do not forget to see E. D.
Wheeler if you want farm loan.
l.. Tatman painted the roof of
the World office building Thurs
day.
Wanted Fat hogs. Highest
] market price paid W. G.
~RhoadeS.
Lou Gleason made a business
trip to Kansas City the first of
the week.
Ernest Hamburg, of Ellis, was
.rin Keeney, Wednesday on
business.
Glade Martins restaurant Will
naonIHy tho h1i1lInC- Ax-
the city bakery.
This week Grandpa Wisch was
taken to Kansas City for medi-
cal treatment.
The Kansas Editorial Associa-
ton meets at Wichita, Monday
and Tuesday, March 7th and Sth.
You can get A. Booths cele-
brated sealshipt oysters, solid
meats, at Bakers, at 80 cents a
quart.
At meeting of the board of
trustees of the Presbyterian
church, it was decided to sell the
lots north of the parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Law left
for Kansas City last Wednesday
night where Mr. Law will re
ceive medical and surgical treat
ment.
Wanted-To rent. four or five
room house, possession April 1st;
three year lease preferred. Call
on or address D. S. Gilmore,
World Office
Make me offer on block IA,
Smith 5 addition to Wa-Keeney,
B room house, barn, two good
wells. Address S. Parks, Wa
Keeney, Kans.
On Tuesday night baby girl
arrived at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Lee Gunckel This is the
first girl in the family and the
parents and grandparents are
very proud of the new arrival.
Lincoln. KanS., is in darkness
and will be, so the Republican
says, for at least thirty days,
caused by the engine at their
electric light plant going out of
commission by the break of
large cdSUlnR.
Fred Anderson Las a washing
machine that appeals to the
hearts oe the housewives. 1t is
run by water power and all the
housewife has to do is turn on
the water and the machine does
the rest.
The Methodist Aid society
will serve a chicken pie supper
at the home of Mrs. Edgar S.
Brown on Thursday evening,
March 18th, from 6 to s o'clock.
Everybody cordially invited.
Harvey Penny and G. M. Wann
with two other gentlemen whose
names we did not learn were up
from Hays last Tuesday looking
at Trego county dirt. Evidently
these gentlemen appreciate the
fact that Trego county soil
amounts to something these
days.
The ShArry'S high class coined
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-23
MITCHELL BAY

Alfred Lawson spent Wednesday
in Bellingham.
Threshing is just about finished
in this vicinity.
Miss Minnie Lewis returned to
Victoria, Be-, on Saturday.
Nathan Strahl is keeping bache-
lors hall in the Scribner house.
Emerson Lightheart has returned
to Orcas to work for the winter.
G. Ageity. Of Roche Harbor spent
Sunday afternoon at Deer lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Smiley spent
Tuesday and Wednesday ii Belling-
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell came home
Monday from . few days visit IN
Seattle.
The Launch Cruiser owned BY
Peter Kirk, ST. went to Victoria.
on Monday.
81 Mr.. C. Farnett and ia. Gilshenan
OF Waldron, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. H. Briggs.
Miss Ida Botsford went to Friday
Harbor Monday to stay for the win
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-23
ORCAS

w. Peter and wife are on visit
to Vancouver, combining business
and pleasure.
Boone Kepler, DR.. Powers and Mr..
Dobson went to Mayne island, BE-,
this week to look at some timber
land.
Mr.. Sanders has started work on
the residence of A. r. Graves and
expects to have it ready for occupa-
ton about the early part of winter.
Quite number of farmers in this
vicinity are setting fires to burn off
elearings and the fires have done
good work; none have been allowed
to get beyond control so far in the
immediate vicinity Of Orcas.
The ladies of the WI. l. club met
in their hall last Thursday to ar
range for the dance to be given by
them Get. 20. A good time is
looked forward to. They have made
all arrangements for good music
and supper, and all that is wanted
is crowd.