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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
CAN X. U. PROFIT BY WISCONSIN
IDEAS2

Governor Stubs has invited the re-
gents and chancellor of the state Uni
versity to go with him on junketng
party to Wisconsin and Minnesota
Universities to sturdy methods en-
ployed there.
Kansas already has an enTiable po-
Sition among state universities be-
cause of the great amount of practi-
cal work done for and with the state.
1t coOperates with the board Of health
in the inspection of drugs, foods,
weights and measures. water supply
and sewerage; it is analyzing Kansas
building stone, gas and oils; and its
industrial fe1lowshipstfOr the. study
of manufacturing problems of the
state are known all over the country.
Kansas is conceded a close second
TO Wisconsin in this practical work,
out the Governor and Chancellor are
willing to be shown any further de-
velopments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
IDLE SCHOOL HOUSES LOSE
STATE MONEY.

School houses should work longer
j hours. They are now idle 50 per cent
of the time they might be in use
And since the state of Kansas has
twenty million dollars invested in
school property, this idleness means
when interest On the investment is
considered, a loss of $4,000 a month.
This leak the extension division of
the University believes can be sop
ped by putting into practice the so
cial center idea now gaining ground in
many states. Night schools, citizens
meetings to talk over matters of civic
or political interest, debating clubs,
gymnasium classes, moving picture
shows, and womens clubs-these and
other interests may make profitable
use of rooms in the school buildings
The extension department has a
man in the field to suggest methods
o. pushing these enterprises, and the
department follows up his work in
whatever way the club or municipal
iy or individual may wish.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
WITH THE LIVE STOCK.

Clean, dry bedding is a prime re
quisite in the care of Live stock.
There are no exceptions to this rule.
Folks will begin now to set their
milk in the kitchen pantry. It is a
poor place at best, and to get good
cream you must keep every single
thing away that has any smell about
it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
THE POULTRY YARD.

Lay in the winters supply of road
dust or sifted coal ashes, as it will
be needed for dust baths.
A load of gravel scattered around
houses and coOps would greatly con-
tribute to the health of many a flock.
A hem will eat at Least a bushel of
corn year if she can get it. Put
aside that amount for each one, and
see that each one gets her share.
LIE. dressed poultry of all kinds be
cool clear through before Offering it
for sale. Limp poultry does mot sell
as we'll as that which is good and
stiff.
Secure a lot of leaves or other light
litter for use, during cold weather, in
making the hens exercise. Idle hens
become mischievious and unhealthy
stock.
Gather in the poultry that have
been allowed to- roost outdoors. The
sooner they become accustomed to
the house the better it will be for
their health and Improvement.
When a hen is determined to sit,
and
Tying, ducking and screaming Shoe
Fail with Speckle, and she sits
through
just put thirteen fresh, fertile eggs
under her, feed and water occasionally
and let her go at that. It saves wear
and tear ON the nerves, and she gets
over it better and more quickly; and
If she matches anything you are that
much ahead.
November Farm Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

The mare with the fall colt should
DE kept most Of the time in a roomy
warm box stall
The colts and unused horses should
spend the most of each pleasant day
III the paddock.
If any horses are to be idle during
the winter give a light diet, but do
not take all grain away from them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
WHY HESITATE?
An Offer That Involves no Money
Risk if You Accept II.

We are so positive our remedy will
compI4telv relieve consultation no
matter how chronic it NAV be. that
we offer to furnish it free of all cost
f # fails
Consultation is commonly caused by
weakness of the nerves and muscles
Of the large intestine To exDsce ?
cura Won mus. therefore tone Nd and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Great Rend Has to Cow to hte IneVi.
tahle-scores Of Citizens
Prove II.

After reading the public statement
of this representative citizen of Great
Bend given below, you must come TO
this conclusion: A remedy which cur
ed years ago, which has kept the kid
neys in good health since, can be re-
lied upon to perform the same work
In other cases. Read this:
Mrs. H. A. Fruit, 2717 Forest Ave,
Great Bend, Kans, says: 81 had con-
siderable trouble from disordered kid
neys several years ago and last win
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
IA TOILETTE FIGHTS A BILL
WITH HIS HANDS.

In the second inStallment of La
. Follette's Autobiography, in the No
vember American Magazine, the sena-
, ter. Tells some of his stirring adven-
= lures in Congress in early days. He
wrftees:
- "a striking incident which occurred
near the. end of my service in Con-
greSs wildly illustrated the relation
ship between private interests in var
ious parts of the country in seeking
legislation for special privilege.
'S"A ship subsidy bill was pending
In the House, so sweeping in its pro-
. visions that, as one of its opponents
somewhat extrayagantly said it would
sObsidize every fishing smack in New
England waters 1t was a fragrant
p. effort ON the part of private inter
eSts TO get mo the public treasury.
The Democrats were generally oppO3-
S'ed to the measure. The Republicans
were then in control of the House
and generally supported it. l was
8 opposed to It, because il granted a
sPrivilege 10 private Interests. Myron
.McCcrd was Rpaubhoan mambe,
of the Wisconsin delegation, with
whOm'I ksd discussed the measure
and who had vO.ed aga.ns. the bill.
Suddenly I saw a group Of members
coming on. Of the cloa}room, urging
almos. pushing NoCo.d down the
% aisle. He called ont, Mr.. SPEAKER
Mr.. Speaker Obviously he was
about TO change his vote.
without at all reckoning the con-
sequence, I jumped from my seat, slip
ped through the crowd, and seizing
McCord by. the collar, jerked him sud-
denly backwards. Taken by surprise
9 mprepared for the pull, he nearly
lost his feet, and l kept him going
0DtA l had him back in the cloak
room,
Tell me, MyrOn, said, what do
you mean? Why are you trying to
change your vote? You promised to
vote against the bill
HE did not resent what l had done.
He was ashamed and said:
- =" Bob, I've got to change my vote.
Sawyer has Just sent page over
here and insists on my voting for the
bill. I've got to- do 1t. He has loan
ed me money; he has a mortgage on
everything l possess. And he is on
MS way over here now. He has a
personal interest in lbs passage, and
has been buying steamship stock
. He was very much agiated.
%'MyrOu,' l said, here is your hat
and coat Get off the floor as quick
" as you can
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

VIII Howard was am Elllnwoodite.
In the. city Monday on a business
trip.
A meeting OF the Republican coun-
ty central committee was held in thin
city Monday to discuss the work of
holding the congressional primary.
Miss Meta Woodward, Of waynoka
Okla, is in the city this week the
guest Of Miss Leona Griffith ana
other friends.
NJ. R. Tucker who was up last week
from Morton county. visiting the
Tucker boys on the south side, left
the latter part OF the week for Arhan
saS from whence he will go east and
viz cther scenes Of the conflict. In
which he was part.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
NEW $4,000 HATCHERY.

Plans for the new 100000 fish
hatchery which will be built at Pratt
and which Prof. Dyche says will be
the largest hatchery in the world,
have been finished by the Engineer
ing department of the University Of
KaSSas and approved. Work viii be.
gin within a month.
The hatchery will have a system
Of ponds, SO in all, averaging in size
about threefouths acre. These ponds
win cover IS acres, handle $4,000
gallons Of water each tweutyfour
hoVrs, and. will be equipped with a
Series Of driYeways.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

ter when again began to suffer
dull ache i'm the small of my back and
other symptoms of kidney complaint
l made up my mind to take some
thing that would relieve me. AS a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Get the roots and other forage for
the swine stored away for winter use
1t should be remembered that a
hogs coat Of hair is not heavy nor
of the kind to keep out extreme cold.
Consequently it feels the changes in
temperature most keenly.
rheumatism in hogs is caused by
improper feeding, which produces i'm
by lack of exercise and by
dampless ard exposure to drafts.
It is easier to prevent the disease
than II is to cure &.
November Farm Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
ALWAYS EFFECTIVE

On June Is, 1910, Mrs. Fruit ad5a,,
70 the above: Il use DOan's Kidney
Pills occasionally when In need Of
Kidney medicine and they never fam
to help me. 1t gives me pleasure to
confirm my former endorsement OF
this remedy :,
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. 'Foster-NIilburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan SEND
take no o:her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

relative had been greatly benefited
by Doan's Kidney Pills, l got a bor
IRON the A. & A. Drug Co., and be-
gan neir use. They helped me right
away and l am now enjoying much
Oeu'er health. shall always be glad
10 recommend DOan's Kidney Pima
when the opportunity occurs (stave.
ment gwen March 20, 1907
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Only the wealthy man can afford
10 keep poor COW.
A chill brought on by the udder
coming Il contact with the frosty
ground may ruin your best COW.
Shrinkage in milk, bumps in the I'D
der, starring coat, can all be brought
on by one night on the frosty ground.
All this means loss Of hard cash. It
doesn't pay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hammond visited
friends in Hoisington Sunday.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
II stiu FIo.te.

From the Spearfish. 8. H.. Enterprise.
The following ioater. published last
week in the Newcastle News-Journal. was
written by the editor Of this paper more
than Is years ago. It had a good run
among the state exchanges at that time,
and 1t seems 1t is still floating around, al
though 1t has lost its tag and now ap-
pears as a literary maverick:
TREAD SOFTLY.
Breathes there the man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said:
my trade of late IL getting a
I'll try another ten-inch ad."
If such there be go mark him we'll:
For him no bank account shall swell
No angels watch the golden stair
To welcome home the millionaire.
The man who never asks for trade
BY local line or ad displayed,
Cares more for rest than worldly gain,
And patronage but gives him pain.
Tread lightly. friends. let no rude sound
Disturb his solitude profound.
Here let him live in calm repose,
Unsought except by men he owes.
n when he dies go plant him deep.
That naught may break his dreamless
sleep;
Where no rude clamor may dispel
The solitude he loved so well.
And that the world may know it's loss
Place on his grave q wreath Of moss,
And on the stone above, Here lies
A chump who wouldn't advertiser
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
S1N.THE.SPUR
@NF.T
w By ROY K. MOUITON.

ing pin. tack hammer. electric bell,
fiatiron. can opener. key ring. foun-
tain pen, pipe cleaner, paddock. shoe
last, music rack. flower pot, egg beat
er. cold chisel, ketchup strainer, fish
scaler. oil can. p~apcrweight, rat trap
and cigar clipper. and its very pres
enc in the house wards off flies. rats.
mice and other vermin, Including bill
collectors and book agents."
II this machine will do all tina is
claimed for it. our anonymous corre-
spondent has his fortune made. No
home could possibly be without 1T. as
1t will apparently do everything but
secure a divorce. If the mar who sent
In the prospectus will kindly forward
his NAME. we will be glad to recon-
mend him to the Ananias club forth
with.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
Tho piscovsrer Of eriaht's piseas.

It is not often that a man succeeds in
giving his name to a disease. as did Dr..
Richard Bright. He was not a great
man. nor a great physician: yet his
career is an illustration Of what may
be accomplished by hard work. He
was born in Bristol. England. in 1888.
After graduating in medicine he set up
practice in London. He was very stud
ious and made a thorough study Of the
kidneys. collecting and recording an
immense amount of information relat-
ing thereto. He visited many hospitals
on the continent. always observing and
noting. After the battle of Waterloo
he assisted in caring for the wounded
in the hospitals OF Brussels. He was
the first to point out the nature Of the
disease, Of the kidneys. then little UNI
derstood, from which so many people
were dying every year He devoted 80
much time to the subject. and studied
the disease so carefully and infinitely,
that 1t came to be called by his name.
His success was due to his diligence
and to mis- powers of observation. AZ
. brother physician said. Bright could
not theorize. but he could see."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
FROM THE ~HICKEYvILLE
CLARION.

William Whipple. u progressive
grocer. has just got in a supply of
fresh sailed Goldfish n several new
wooden hams to hang in the store.
William says it took him some time
to work Off the last dozen of wooden
hams that he had. but he finally got
rid Of 'em. Uncle Life Tubbs bought
three of 'em to last him over the win
ter and he has got a surprise coming
when he takes the yellow wrappers
off.
The other night to the recital given
by Miss Amaryllis Teeter. sopran-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21

Microbes. microbes
everywhere,
In every drop we
drink.
Microbes in the
telephone
And microbes in
sink.
Microbes on the
dollar bills,
And in papa's
mustache.
Microbes in the
frying pan
And microbes in
thA hash
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21

Yesterday 10. an outlawed account;
tomorrow Is Q risky prOmissory note:
today. Is real money-invest 1t.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
A VERY HANDY MACHINE.


One OF our anonymous friends has
sem in the prospectus of Il new ma
chine that he has just invented. He
calls 1T the most ingenious contriv-
nee ever sprung upon an unsuspect-
ing public"
by the simple twist of the wrist"
according to the gentleman's claim, lit
can be converted into any one OF the
rollowing useiul articles: Jackplane,
ter. scroll saw. safety razor, battleax.
bottle washer. button hook. cherry pit
ter. weather vane. paint brush, gas
lighter. ice tongs. belt buckle. horse
clipper. lunch basket. handcuffs, bit
stalk. Jour sitter. auto. crank. ink
stand. nail file. corkscrew.
stretcher. nutmeg crater. potato mash
er. screw driver. meat chopper. roll
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
MARY's SKIRT.

Mary had a little skirt,
Which was SO tight it really hurt.
She minced along the crowded street.
With two-inch steps. Il vision sweet.
Her movements We're so very slow
1t almost seemed she didn't go.
Her costume was exceeding warm.
Twas but n matter Of pure form.
She couldn't catch II trolley car.
Could Mary. plump and chubby,
She couldn't catch an omnibus,
But still she caught a hubby.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
Copyright. 1911. by c. N. Mather.
MICROBES.

(Bacterio logists have just discovered
that there are dangerous microbes in
door handles and that no should
touch IL door handle without treating
his hand with an antiSeptic waSh,)
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
CONSISTENCY.

CONSISTENCY.
In swell cafes of proper ways,
A ruling you will note.
No waiter can serve any man
Who Toe not wear a coat.
Men must perspire. for their attire
Must always lie complete.
No shirtsleeyes go. 'Tis rude and SO.
The men must be discreet.
The girls object and they expect
The men to meet their view.
Yet they will wear, yes. everywhere,
The waist called p~eek-aboo.
ACCORDING TO UNCLE ABNER.
1t is always easy to trust a felier's
opinion If he agrees with you.
L never saw q homemade shirt that
didn't look as though it hurt.
Some men are born foolish, while
others marry grass widders with nine
children.
drive a nail or one who couldn't drive
a bargain.
Another thing that Job never did
was to try to unscrcw the top off'n a
glass fruit jar.
There is only n thing in this world
as uncertain as a woman and that Is
some other woman.
Little things often cause a lot of
trouble in this world. There is the
microbe. for instance.
If the microbes can't kill a Teller
any other way. they ge1rally succeed
in scarin' him to death.
A Teller who talks with a cigar i'm
his mouth is a good one to keep your
eve on in a hess trade.
The clarinet is one of the hardest
instruments to play on and is also one
OF the hardest to listen to.
Lem Prindle has put stools along in
front Of his lunch counter. Guess he
:. afraid folks won't stand Par t,c
food.
Rem Binks Of our town lost his job
as light comedian of an opry company.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
HELPFUL HINTS FOR BURGLARS.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR BURGLARS.
II there is one thing more than
another that we hate to see it is q
house all mussed up by burglars. They
have a very unpleasant habit of pull
ing open bureau drawers and scatter
ing the contents about rccklessly and
tearing up the. carpets in search Of
hidden treasure. We wish to offer any
burglars who visit our domicile the
following hints:
Our genuine imitation pearl shirt
studs. which cost 80 cents when we
were married five years ago. are still
in the dress shirt. hanging behind the
clothes press door If the burglar can
get them out of the shirt he can do
better than we can. and is certainly
some burglar.
Our house money Is kept in a
cracked teapot on the platerail in the
dining room just northeast of the
clock.
The solid silver knives and forks
arc in plain sight on the third pantry
shelf from the bottom and the cut
glass pickle boat is in the bottom of
the dining room buffet. 1t is the only
thing in there and could hardly be
missed.
The hard coal is in the basement.
The only other thing of value that we
have is n everyday shirt. We hide
that where nobody on earth could find
IL.
Only don't muss things all up, that's
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
MEN ARE LARS. ALL.

The report was carried to the captain
that the passenger in stateroom No. %
had died and the captain ordered a
deckhand to go and throw the body
overheard.
A few minutes aftcrward the deck
reported. He vas covered with
perspiration and gave all evidences of
having had the fight of his life. His
face was scratched and his clothing
torn.
Did you follow my instructions@"
asked the captain.
II did" he replied. THE passenger
in stateroom No. 33 has been put over
BOARD as per your Instructions"
NC. 49," shriekcd the captain. II
didn't say stateroom No. 33. I said No.
49,"
We'll. l guess that's my mistake"
replied the deckhand. THAT fellow in
No. 33 told me he wasn't dead. but
some men lie SO nowadays you can't
believe Il thing they say"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21

Microbes in the lovers kisses.
And microbes in the wall,
And baseball pitchers must beware
OF microbes on the ball.
Microbes on dads spectacles
And microbes in the soup.
And microbes on the pillow slips
And i'm the chicken coop.
1t seems that people nowadays
Can't eat or breathe or sleep
Without som microbe hangin' round
To sink his singer deep.
The common sense way seems to be
To do just what YOU like;
Pay M attention but just let
Them go ahe adj and mike.
HAS 1T EVER OCCURRED TO YOU?
The company calls n you decide to
sit in a while. During the course of
the conversation hear a great many
things that you never knew before.
Your wife. for instance, informs tie
caller that She has ordered a splendid
suit that cost only $50 and is such a
bargain, too You hadn't heard a word
about this n it comes as quite a sur
prise. Their she tells the caller that
her folks are all coming to spend the
summer. You didn't know this. either.
and when you hear her tell the caller
that u daughter has finally decided
to attend Vassar for three or four
years. that her new $40 hat has just
arrived from the millinery store and
that 1T is Il perfect dream: that she
has subscribed 500 to III church fund
and hat She has given away your sec
ond best suit to a poor blind man.
OF course she is only breaking these
things to you gently and she knows
perfectly we'll that you won't dare to
explode before the company.
Has it ever occurred to you?
You know 1T has.
Many times.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21
REST.

Rest is not quitting
The busy career:
Rest is the fitting
OF self to ones sphere
iris the brooks motion,
Clear, without strife;
Flceting to ocean
After its life.
IT'S loving and serving
The highest and best;
TITS onward, answering.
And this is true rest.
Goethe.
Rest is just work.
So Goethe said:
But he. you'll remember.
Has been Some time dead.
That rest is in labor
Is not plain to e
In this day and age. and
He'll have to show me.
When it comes to resting,
l really opine.
III pick out a good old
Soft hammock for mine.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-21

TO HER.
written by a Constant Reader. who
is some romantic.)
I amt got nothing.
Amt had nothing.
Don want nothing.
'Cept you.
amt seer nobody.
Amt met nobody.
Amt loved nobody.
That's true.
And II you'll love me. I'll love you.
But II o want money, I won't do.
For I amt got nothing,
Never la nothing.
Don't want nothing,
'Ccpt you. IF. s.
CLASS TO THIS ONE.
Sign in downtown insurance office:
!: ENTER WITHOUT KNOCKING :
I: AND REMAIN
/: UNDER SAME CONDITIONS.
/:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-13
A PROSE POEM

Nature woed and won and saved this
mighty soul. Her countless hands were
sowing seeds within his tropic brain.
All sights and sounds--al1 colors. forms
and fragments-were stored within the
treasury Of his mind. His thoughts
were nodded by the graceful curves Of
streams, by winding paths in the woods,
the charm of quiet country roads, and
lanes grown indistinct with weeds and
grass-by vines that cling and hide
with leaf and flower the crumbling
walls deeay--by cattle standing in the
summer pools like statues of content.
There was within his words the sub
tie spirit of the seasons change-of
everything that lies between the SUM
bering seeds that half awakened by
the April rain. have dreams OF heaven 8
blue, and feel the amorous kisses OF
the sun and that strange tomb wherein
the alchemist doth give to deaths cold
dust the throb and thrill of life again.
He saw with loving eyes the willows
of the meadow streams grow red be-
meath the glance of spring-the grass
along the marsh's edge-the stir of life
beneath the withered leaves-the moss
below the drip OF snow-the flowers
| south wind that woos-the sad and
| timid violets that only bear the gaze
| of love from eyes half closed the
| ferns, where fancy gives a thousand
forms with but a single plan-the
| green and sunny slopes enriched with
daisy's silver and the cowslip's gold.