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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

brand won't be the least bit like the old-time
event that awaited with anticipation
than was bestowed even upon the Fourth of July
the annual visit of the monster and mas
todonic united shows" Perhaps this cherished
idol of youth may not have been a really
truly county fair for all county fairs
enjoy the prestige of location the county seat.
but after all. that is minor matter in the eyes
of the outsider and be convinced
that the world held a important "agri-
cultural exposition than the which
a youngster he exhibited his chickens peddled
peanuts sold scorecards
That, has been said the old-fashioned county
fair hasn't been changed beyond recognition even
to this day. is all the matter of surprise
when we take into account the revolutionary
changes that have taken place in other phases
of rural life The introduction of rural free de-
livery, for instance. has done away with the
necessity and the opportunity for those friendly
gatherings at the crossroads store when the farm
who drove for the mail stole little
leisure in which to swap stories. Similarly
photograph in every farm house has somewhat
dulled the appetite for those periodic concerts
at the little red school house, the presence
the roads of those tipping, screeching automo-
biles has knocked all the romance out of those
buggy rides in the moonlight when old Dobbin
was allowed to find his way and set his
pace
Not only has the county fair withstood the
ravages of time and the onslaught of modern
invention. but in respects it has benefited
by lapse OF time. That is many fair OF the
present day is vastly bigger and better than
the corresponding event the grounds
score more years ago 1t is not due solely
the natural increase of population, either nor
yet to that "back-to-thesoil' crusade which has
swept over the land The latter has helped how
ever. because it has added the population of
many rural district men and women who
engaging in farming for pleasure as well as for
profit and who enter their products at the near
by fairs matter of pride just as a breeder of
fine dogs will travel all over the country to dis
play his blooded CANNES at the big dog shows,
even though the prizes would not pay the express
charges the animals.
The automobile despised though it be in MANY
quarters. has had big influence in bringing
greater prosperity to our latter-day county fairs
The advent of the horseless vehicles and the fad
for touring, taken in conjunction with that i'm
provement OF country roads which has been go
ing on this past decade SO, has made it possible
for farmers to travel greater distances the
fairs The tfler of the soil who in the old days
was content to take his family to- one, fair-the
nearest home may now, If he has one of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

the venturesome colored boy who pokes his head
through a hole in a sheet. The time-honored side
show" or carnival is there with it's snake charm
ers and giants and dwarfs and the fortune tellers
and popcorn vendors have the old elusive way of
inducing you part with your coin Even
fans and badges and tiny flags and gold medals
of yesteryear look and cost the they did
far back memory carry you. About
the only things at the county fair in fact are
the moving picture shows in their somber black
tents and the ice cream cones that have sup
planted the onetime "fvecent dish with two
spoons
The men who have been conducting county fairs
long enough to make comparisons will tell you
that, all in all, it costs just about much
hold a fair nowadays it did a decade
ago, presuming, that is that you hang up" about
much in prizes for the show and speed classes
Some items have been cut over the expenses in
the old days, whereas other OUTLAWS have in
creased, owing to the increased cost of living or
other influence. For thing the
fair managers save some money in heralding the
fair For the sentiment of the thing, they still
make of some of those gaudy posters
in blue and red and yellow that from time out of
mind have filled childish dreams every autumn,
but they don't spend money plaster these
posters every barn and fence and covered
briIge in the county, they wont to do in
the old days. AS the number of country news
papers has increased they have provided better
and cheaper way of telling the people of the de-
lights of the coming fair. On the other hand,
the star attraction" if the fair management
wants to be right up to date and have airship
flight each day, will cost than in the old
days parachute jumper acrobat who
Olu the tnrlll1nS "SuOe Tor HE d1Q not demand
half as much money, usually, the expert
pianist who wants a fee of $500 and upward
A feature of the county fair that hasn't changed
with the lapse of time is the season for holding
the event. The conclusion of the harvest which
leaves the farmer comparatively care-free and
let us hope with money in his pocket. dictates the
date of this annual festival In parts of
the country September is the favorite month for
fairs, but elsewhere October has the call and
quite few of these agricultural shows and trot-
ting meets are held in early November. Active
preparations at the fair grounds begin month
or six weeks earlier for the up-to-date fair
citation repaints its buildings each and has
everything spick and span for the three four
day attraction.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22
PITIFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"a few days after birth we noticed
Sn infamed spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have a stitch of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema. He is
a very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality, nevertheless,
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. He
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
mot until I commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came off, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever. Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. 1 don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura Rem
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such a pitiful sight. He would
fuss until I would treat him, they
seemed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
ly and surely bring is their own rec
ommendation." (Signed) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser, Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere, a sample of each.
with 32-page book, will be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura," Dept.
29 K, Boston.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

A burglar was arrested for robbing
house up the state some time since,
and the next morning the victim rush
ed wildly into the magistrates Office
As soon as he could get his breath to
working again he told the official that
he had come to see about the pris-
oner.
"Glad you came down." was the af-
fable response of the magistrate, IT
suppose you want to appear against
him."
well, guess mott" exclaimed the
victim with glad smile. 81 want to
kiss him on the brow and give him
So Among other things that he stole
from the house was a package of love
letters that wrote to my wife before
we were married"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

for the of farmers. take in" anywhere from
three to half dozen fairs held within radius
of say twenty thirty miles. OF course, this
swells the gate receipts and it also results in
the exhibit classes being better filled.
On the other hand, the has brought
to the county fairs a certain patronage from city
folk who almost never attended these rural exhibit
lions in the old days Some of the city folks are
those who have friends relatives the country,
with whom they hold reunion at the fair.
Others one-time rural residents who, having
gone to town and made their pile find that
they can come back via the automobile when
they would take the trouble if it getting
up early in the morning to catch excursion
train And finally there are the city folk who
have neither kith kin the ties of old
associations to draw them to the fair. but who
motor to the autumn a of lark
and who find it quite novel experience in
its way the rural resident does to journey to
the city to inspect exposition a great amuse-
ment park This latter portion of the influx from
the city may not add to the gaiety of the occa-
sion particularly, for the country people at the
county fair, but their contributions the ticket
wondow are well worth having and generally APP
preciated for, be it known, the average county
fair is conducted by farmers and other members
of the community who can't wholly overlook the
financial side.
county fair in time is the suppression of
betting and the abandonment of racing at most
of the race the large cities Racing
of kind another goes at almost all
country fairs and whereas it is supposed to
be accompanied by betting there are opportunities
quiet wagers, whereas the racing in itself
is sufficient attract horse owners and others
who love the sport for itself. Just here. it may
be added that most fairs throughout the United
States are conducted a clean moral basis
Liquor selling the grounds nearby has long
been prohibited in most localities and out-and-out
gambling devices have been barred from many
fair grounds these many years, but latterly, in
response the moral awakening that has swept
the country. fair managers showing a
disposition to keep most of those raffes and
games of chance which, perhaps innocent
in themselves. might have 2 bad influence the
youthful mind. :
This Punishment of some of the old-time catch
penny schemes has not however, altered
things that the who has been out the
world cannot recognize the county fair of his
youth when he comes back 1t He will
the old stand all the weight-testing and lung
testing machines, the oldfashioned merry-go-round
the stands selling peanuts and sandwiches
and red lemonade. He can test his skill, as of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22
The Old Order Changeth

critic declared that twentieth century people
tell their private affairs much more readily than
used to be the custom If marriages turn out I'M
fortunately the world learns 1t from the parties
chiefly concerned, and what the old-fashioned
woman would have called the secrets of her in
ner life, to be confessed even to herself, the
new woman tells boldly in order to surround her
personality with halo of interest, for 1t seems
certain, if you do not say you have troubles,
body will notice them. The instinct of family
loyalty is diminishing, that clannish sentiment
which caused relatives to hide their internal dis
sensions from others carefully as they would
bodily infirmities; children critcise their parents
and vice versa; brothers and sisters quarrel in
the street; the black sheep is openly discussed
by his relations No federation is granted on the
score of blood. and all of require much
federation as we get, 1t seems pity SO fruit
full means of supply is cut OFF, Yet, If
has brother BLACKBOARD, why should he not
say SO, just much If he were stranger?
There seems real reason, except that 1t
does not sound NICE and public opinion long age
decided that family disgrace must be shared by
all the members
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22
A Gaia strophe.

A cat was being chased along the
roof of a New York building. 1t lost
it's balance and fell on a boy who was
standing on a balcony on the second
floor. The startled boy fell in his
turn, landing on a baby carriage, for
tunately empty, which another boy
was wheeling in the street The first
boy dislocated his wrist; the cat was
killed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

tfcfpate almost from the time the snow is on the
ground.
Indeed if a person is ambitious for success In
the connections at the county fair, it is abso-
lutely necessary be forehanded in preparation
This applies with equal force whether it is a case
of John seeking blue ribbons for his sheep and
cattle or Mary seeking the grand prizes for her
cakes and pies and preserves. And of course 1t
is true in yet greater measure of Cousin Sue
who has a plot to capture the diploma for the
handsomest silk quilt the most beautiful pillow
top-for, be it known prize-winning piece OF
fancy work, than Rome, was built in
a day.
fashioned county fair has remained unchanged in
its main features since the days of our grand
fathers 1t is of the most cherished memories
of every man whose boyhood spent within
lure of its magic-one of the memories that after
residence in the city he half fears to rekindle
by renewed association lest the twentieth century
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22
THE TRUTH ABOUT RLulNa.
Talk No. II.

The well often runs dry where they
make bottle blue. It's easy to see-
Only a little quantity, say half cent
or a trifle more, in the double
strength kind and a large bottle OF
water and the delusion is completed
Buy RED CROSS BALL BLUE Get
a pure blue. Makes clothes snowy
white. ASK YOUR GROCER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22
Adam Mas Grouchy.

The Serpent - What's Adam SO
grouchy about today?
The Ape-Oh, he says that the ar
rival of woman means that all his
plans for universal peace have been
knocked in the head for good.-Puck-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

A great and valuable knowledge is
to know when not to talk Any one
with the power Of speech can talk, but
1t takes a wise head to keep silent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

Many a girl marries a man simply
to keep some other girl from getting
him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

Chew and smoke untaxed tobacco. cheap an
undoped- Merlwether & Edwards. Clarksviile. Tenn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

The silk stocking girl is very much
IN evidence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-22

ASK
the Antiseptic powder shake into your hoes Re
heves Corns, Bunions Ingrowing Nails, swollen and
Sweating feet, Blisters and Callous spots. SOLD
everywhere, 25c. Don accept any substitute SAM
pie FREE. Address Allen s. Olnsted. LIE Roy, ny.
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

DRESS TRININGS-HOw about the trimmings for that new
coat dress suit? We have cOmpete line you will find
anywhere in the city Great variety of Buttons Garnres Braids
Bandngs and Fnges Ganus from 81 to S3 special lot of
Bandngs 25c and 35c Fnges &c. black coOrs
Loops and Frogs for coats 25c to 75c each
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

I OsT-CREsCENT PIN. WITH
l. word yukon" on back, on way
from dupont Building to Second and
Jackson. or on West Fourth street car
Reward if returned 10 Gilpin, Van
Trump g. Montgomery, DUPONT Build
lne hl'-H
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
CHURCHMEN
AT DINNER

Continued from First Page.)
The Bishop said that he would like to
die in the harness. and his wish in
that respect had been granted.
Mr.. Morris discussed the activity
of laymen in the forward movement
and social service and how that work
could be done In conjunction with
the church.
Address by Bishop Francis.
Bishop Francis comparing condi-
tlons twenty-five years ago with those
at present, remarked that IL would
have been impossible then to hear an
address from a layman similar to that
delivered by Mr.. Morris. The laymen
were becoming more active. Referring
10 decrease in church attendance, the
Bishop said that church members are
now doing more work outside the
church than they did then. The Bishop
spoke Of various phases of activity OF
laymen, commended church unity and
told Of the position Of advantage the
Episcopal Church occupied as inter-
mediary between the Roman Catholic
Church and the Protestant denomina-
tions. The church he said has much
In common with the Roman Catholics
on the one hand and with the Pro-
tcstants on the other and he believed
it would be the means Of bringing
about Christian unity although some
were pessimistic as 70 the progress be-
ing made in that direction.
After the dinner many of the guests,
including Bishop Francis, viewed the
beautiful new altar Of Trinity, and
complimented Mr.. Kirkus on the many
improvements made in the church.
Those at the dinner were the Reys.
Joseph NJ Francis, bishop Of India
napolis; George G. Hall. William H.
Laird, Albert y. Clay. Frederick NJ
Kirkus. Konsey Johns Hammond. John
Rigg, Charles II. Holmead, Charles B.
Dubel.
Hon. William II. Boyce, Hon. Her
bert l.. Rice. Frederick Bringhurst,
Hon Charles NJ. Curtis. Hon. William
II. Heald. Hon. Ignatius c. Grubb,
Roland S. Morris. Ewood Souder.
William n. Barnard, Alfred A. Curtis,
Richard Reese. +. Lindsey Curtis,
William Bush. William Windor Laird,
A. NJ. S. dupont, Frank P. Turner,
George W. Lewis, G.. NJ Stelle. Jr., J.
S. Jusus. George Frank Nason, Rich-
ard IT, Catlin. Albert w. Cummins,
Frank d. Lackey. Franklin J. Muir
phey. Edwin r. Cochran, Jr., Or. John
Palmer. Jr.. T. Chalkley Hatton, VIII
liam II. Thomson, Willard G. jack
son. Charles ]. Kent, J. NJ. Thomson,
y. n. Stadelman. George f. Lewis,
Daniel Bates, Willard Thomson. John
/ Bancroft. Hon. David r. Marvel, +.
Leslie Carpenter Harvey T. Smith,
Charles A. Cook. Charles n. Clash,
Thomas w Hammond, Wilks Bowen,
Thomas c. Mum. John d. Thompson,
lr. John Craig, l.. T.. Eliason. A. =.
Lesley George. William NJ. Kennard,
John r. Lambson. Laussatt Il. Rogers,
George Moretou. A. o. II. Grier,
Alvin b. Robertson. John II. Rice,
John $. Crohc. H. H. Ward. Edward
G. Churchman. Alfred b Moore, j.
/ Bail Pierce. William H. Hill.
Underwear Of all description, a.
coldberg's, No. il5 King street,
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
Women'S Coats

While our stock is so very large and varied that
it contains possibly every known want in coats,
there are numbers of styles that stand out promi-
nentIy as possessing both merit of style and rea-
sOnableness; thus call your attention to the fol-
lowing:
Large assortment of double faced cloth Polo
Coats at $500, $500, $1,000, $500 each.
At $500 each we show full length Coats in
Cheyiot, BrOadcIOth and Serges; sleeves and waist
lined these are such good values that you will be
surprised at the very modest price asked.
At $500 each new model in wide vale Serge,
very unusual model.
AT $1,000 each we show trimmed styles in both
Serge and CheviOt, with the new sailor collar eff
feet. These are marvels of style and quality.
Other long Coats in more dressy styles of
BrOadcoth, at $500 each and upwards Sizes for
large small and regular size women
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.


?, AIpH j. FIDANCE.
X Plumbing and Heating. Moderate prices
Cali attended 90 at once. lo9- Mcst elAth
street 10. s. a. Phone I5tl-D. Dclmarsia
loss n1T-f
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
STRIP TICKET
ISSUE NOW UP
CONTINUED from First Page)

Continued from First Page)
ton, and Mr.. Ward said he was pre-
pared to 60 into it fully.
Mr. Ward took up the question of
the manner of procedure OF the Utility
Board in dealing with the strip ticket
case. contending that tho Board did
not go into an investigation or exami-
nation as TO the reasonableness of the
rate or as TO the legal rights of tho
company before making its order.
CITY Solicitor Hastings, IN response
70 a question from the court, said that
the Board admitted that the prelimin-
aries and hearings were in the nature
Of q judicial proceeding and that the
Board has power to make investigs-
tions and examinations before max
ing an order.
Mr.. Ward continued his argument
as to the failure Of the Utility Board
TO make a proper investigation and to
hear evidence. and Judge Bradford re-
marked that, for the sake OF argu-
ment supposing the action OF the
Utility Board was high-handed, thern
is still the point that the company
did not take an appeal.
Mr.. Ward argued that when the Utl-
ity Board on the face of the law de-
cided II would make It's order with
out giving the company an opportunity
TO put in its defense which was COM
pound of the law and fact, the com
pany decided TO do nothing further
before the Board. Then, AIR. Ward sad
the Judges of Superior Court at the
September torn decided in new rules
that they would not hear appeals from
the Utility Board except on the rec
ord sent up from the Board. Mr. Ward
contended that this excluded the in
PRODUCTION Of testimony or other new
matter before the court on appeal, an
as the company had not been per-
mitted to put certain characters and
leases in evidence before tho Utility
Board they could not be introduced in
court on appeal Mr. Ward argued
that this deprived the company OF a
right OF effective appeal, and hence
the company decided 10 take no ap-
peal Judge Bradford said this left
the point 70 be argued OF the right OF
the company TO come INTO United
States Court.
Read Utilities Board Record.
Mr.. Ward then read the record Of
Secretary Bothum of the Utility
Board, and said the ailidavits filed in
IN MEMoRIAnf
In loving remembrance Of my dear Mothcf
Nr. Isadoro b. Shrrlrcss, who departed this
he November ~. 1910;
/ miss tho kind aud willing hand
Thy fond and earnest case
My home is Apid aud lonely
j miss thee everywhere
George e. Shoriress.'
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
Specials for Saturday

Mems Negigee Shirts in large variety 35c; for SOO
Chldrens Knit Caps in large of coors SOC
Mems chdrens Sweaters geys and white S00
Fancy Side Peang for Ladies' Goats Dresses 25c and SOC
womens Riding Stock Collars in white and figures 25c
women light grey Wool Hose for cool days 29c
Women regular iSc Fleecened Hose special sale price 15c
women Heavy Black Fleecened Hose 35c pairs SO0
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
Reliable FurS

Never buy Furs that have only price to recon-
mend them for most surely you will find only dis
appointment. Whether buying here or elsewhere
be sure to choose from some house in whom you
have confidence as experts are often deceived. For
years we have bought our furs from the most re-
liable houses, so that by combining their reputa-
ton with our knowledge of fur values our GUS
toners are always sure of the best. Large show
ing of Scarfs and Muffs in Black Fox, Lynx, Per-
sian Lamb, Persian Paw, Lynx Cat and Wolf,
Natural Fox, RaccOOn and Mink, Pointed Fox
Sable and Isabella Fox. We call particular at
tentiOn to the excellence of our line of Fur Coats.
Black Pony Coats, best LeiPsic dye, $4,000,
S65OO $500 and S1OO each.
Black Caracu at $4,000 and S1OO each.
Brown MarmOt, $500 EACH
Sable dyed Squirrel, S125 EACH
Fur lined Coats, $4,000, $4,000, S65OO each
Selections can be made now and reserved until
Christmas.