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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
sterIinq plans Bio Celebration.

Sterling is planning an old fash
toned Fourth of July celebration. The
Commercial club is behind the move
ment and has raised a large sum to
provide amusements for the day. The
committees have been appointed and
are now at work. There will be bands,
auto parade, sports, races and other
features Arrangements are under
way to secure a Kansas State league
ball game. There will be fireworks
display at night. The town proposes
to show its visitors the time of their
lives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
DEAF" BEGGAR COULD HEAR
incident That Struck Householder as
Being Along Slightly Humor-
Gus Lines.

Many funny things happen In a
nat during the course of a few
months" said a Milwaukee nat dwell
er. but one of the best things 1 ever
saw happened yesterday.
was suddenly reused from my
slumber. by three loud knocks on the
door. Jumping to my feet and into
bathrobe, FASTENED to see what was
wanted l opened the door in time
to see young fellow half way up the
flight to the next floor.
Hello, therei' yelled at him.
He turned around. hastened back
and handed out a small envelope,
pointing to the Inscription l glanced
at it. 1t was an appeal for aid be-
cause the applicant was deaf and
dumb.
Say, l was mad enough to kick him
down stairs. Then the joke struck
me and slammed the door in his face
and went back to bed laughing"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
The Kaiser IIk.. the AIM.

The kaiser is a great reader, and
while he tries to keep himself
ABREAST of current events, his favo-
rite book is the Bible, says the Lon
don Chronicle. well thumbed and
marked copy is always by his bed
side When Mr.. Roosevelt visited
Berlin last year, the kaiser made him
present of a number of books
About half of them referred to theol-
ogy and the others to military sub
Jects- These two classes indicate
the kaiser's own preferences
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Dress.

II a man prefers the kind of clothes
he can jump into and wears another
only under9 compulsion;
While woman prefers such
clothes as she cannot put on without
toll and trouble and the expenditure
OF time. and will, unless under com
pulsion, wear nothing else;
Then what of permanent equality
is 1T going to avail for the law to
call the sexes back to the tape and
start them all over again PUCK
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Couldn't See the Resemblance.

They have been joking Assistant
Treasurer James A. Mathews of tho
Guardian bank, on his resemblance I'd
President Taft, and Mr.. Mathews haa
steadily refused to be annoyed there
by. So the jokers subsidized and the
joke died a natural death
Until the other night, when Mr. ana
Mrs. Mathews dined together with
Mr. and Mrs Frank Harmon and theig
little daughter, when the Taft resem-
blance was revived. Turning to young
Miss Harmon, Mr.. Mathews asked
whether she, too, thought he looked
like the president
Dorothy studied long and earnestly.
Then she answered:
Not in the face. Uncle Jim-"-
Cleveland Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
To Develop Bed of voIcanie Ash.

The Vulco Manufacturing company
of Kansas has been organized to de-
velop the deposits of volcanic ash
found in the vicinity of Anthony
Sometime ago the discovery was an
nounced and it was stated capitalists
were being interested in the project.
This company has now secured a char
ter and will proceed to manufacture
number of commercial articles. The
headquarters of the company will be
located at Wichita. The company is
capitalized at 100000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Tea Time In Chile

Either tea or yerba mate is served
In Chile at 400 p m, not only in the
homes but at clubs. restaurants and
hotels, and many business houses. A
cup of tea and roll or small cake in
the club or hotel cost from eight to
twelve cents United States gold.
while the business houses serve It
free rather than have the clerks leave
thfr work or go out for 1t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
burned by Lamp Explosion.

Mrs. Joseph Conyac, wife of a farm
err living in the east part of Graham
county, near Palco, was SO severely
burned from lamp explosion that
she died in the evening. From the
best information obtainable Mrs.
Conyac attempted to fill an incubator
lamp without turning out the blaze
and an explosion followed either from
this lamp or from the can.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Dog Quarantine in Chase County.

dog Quarantine has been estab-
hshed at SaffordvilIe, Chase county,
by State Live Stock Sanitary Com
missioner ]. H. Mercer as result of
the discovery at the state bacterio1og-
zeal department in Topeka of rabies
in dog which recently bit three
people at Saffordville and is believed
to have bitten a number of dogs and
live stock
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

The Winfield merchants have pur-
chased no fireworks of any kind for
the Fourth of July trade this year,
and none will be sold in that city.
An ordinance prohibiting the sale and
use of fireworks within the city limits
is in effect, and will be rigidly en-
forced.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Neqroes Honor John Brown.

With 5000 negroes and 300 white
persons present, among whom were
some leading personages of this and
other states, the John Brown statue
was unveiled at the Western univer-
sity at Quindaro. The statue is the
first ever erected to the memory of
the man of Harper's Ferry and every
cent that went into it was contributed
by grateful negroes of Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Lebo Plans a cut-on.

More than 100 good roads enthu-
siasts from towns along the new Santa
Fe trail cut-off-Pomona, Quenemo,
Melvern, Olivet and Lebo-met at
Melvern and formed the new Santa
Fe Trail Cut-Off association, electing
A. W. Logan, of Quenemo, president;
Austin A. Torrance, of Lebo. secre-
tary, and Charles Giants, of Melvern,
treasurer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Find Big DEPOSIT of Salt.

A bed of pure rock salt has been
found in test well for gas or oil at
Lincoln. The drill has already passed
through rs feet of salt and the bottom
has not been found Several experts
say the bed will be more than 100
feet thick
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
May Build New Courthouse.

At meeting of the board of county
commissioners held at Holton, call
was made for special election to
vote on the proposition of issuing
bonds or levying a direct tax to build
a new court house for Jackson county
The present building is old, unsafe
and in a sad state of decay.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Their Great Value
Is Most Appreciated by Those
Who Have Tried Them

was afflicted with Eczema in the
palms OF my hands and between my
fingers. The treatment used gave
no relief and my hands were in q
dreadful condition when I was ad-
yfsed to try Resfnoi. began with 1t
by applying the ointment twice a day
and using the Soap when bathing. This
erected cure in less than a month.
I heartily recommend those excellent
preparations. !" writes Mrs Amy Grain,
Fredonfa, KY. At all drug stores.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
When Fate Mocka

Too bad about joe"
What's the matter?'
He sprained his arm and they are
afraid he can never pitch again, SO his
folks are going to make a doctor or
something of that sort out of him"
Be not angry that you cannot make
others as you wish them to be, since
You cannot make yourself what you
wish to be.-Thomas A Kempis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Some wild beast, perhaps a panther
or mountain lion, is hiding in the
sand hills and prowling through the
country in the Fairview district, be-
tween Hutchinson and Burton. Stock
on the farms is being killed and the
farmers terrorized by the beast, whose
unearthly screams have been heard
by many.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Use of Ants In N.tur.

Prof. ]. C. Branner. In the Bulletin
OF the Geological Society of America,
describes the immense Importance of
ants as geologic agents, especially In
tropical regions. Ant burrows have
been found at a depth of 3.5 meters,
and they ramify over vast areas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Midland Valley Building at Wichita.
Plans have been completed for the
Midland Valley depot to be built in
West Wichita The structure will cost
$20,500 and work will be begun with
in the next 80 days. Other buildings
contiguous to the depot will be con-
structed during the next two months
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Intricate Letter.

When Bilkins was away from home
on long business trip, he got letter
from his wife that still puzzles him
1t ended thus:
Baby is well and lots brighter than
she used to be- Hoping you are the
same, remain. your loving wife,
Everybody's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

a New Charitable Home at Wichita.
The Associated Charities of Wich-
ita have planned the erection of
new charitable institution to be
known as the Sedgwick home and to
replace the present institution of that
name. The structure will cost $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
win aDress Up. eeuda Springs.

Professor Chris jensen, who for
several years held the chair of for
estry at the State Agricultural col
lege and later conducted an expert
mental station for the government at
Hill City, has been secured to dress
up" Geuda Springs
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Woman Bitten by Snake

Mrs. Gibson. wife of W. B. Gibson,
of Clements. a former superintendent
OF Chase county, was bitten on the
ankle by copperhead snake while
gathering eoeseberries near her hus-
bands farm
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

the stomach. into which 1t was
shown that the digestive fluids Moving
freely exactly as If the desirable food had
This proved that it presence of food
which caused the digestive juices flow,
of the mind, from anticipation
One dog continued to the food liked for over
an hour believing he getting it stomach.
whereas not there; every particle went
out through the opening and yet all this the di
gestive juices flowed to the stomach, prepared
quickly digest food in the curious
the mind
Do pick the lesson?
Unappetizing food that which fails to create mental
anticipation does not the necessary digestive
juices to fow, whereas, pleasing to the
sight and hence to the mind viii the Complexities
machinery Of the body prepare in a wonderful way
for its DIGESTION
How natural. then, to down
to meal In peaceful, happy and start
on the breakfast, with delicious fruit.
then follow with bowl of crisp lightly drowned
bits OF corn like Post Toastes add sprinkle sugar
and some good yellow the
ing picture cannot escape and will
condition OF mind which digestive Juices
nature has hidden in mouth stomach come forth
and do their
These digestive juices can be driven back by mind
oppressed with worry, hate dislike of the dis
agreeable appearance of food placed before
Solid facts that worthy the attention of anyona
who esteems prime health happiness a =
valuable asset in the game of life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
BAN Game Causes Death.

Ed Porte, butcher for a Norton
grocery and butcher shop, died sud
denly recently from heart failure II
is supposed to have been brought on
by getting oyerheated during the bah
game in the afternoon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
osaae County Has az Ranks.

With the organization and charter
ing of the American State bank at
Vassar, a town lying six miles north
east of Lyndon, Usage county's num-
Der of banks has been increased to
IL, making one bank to ZOO people
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
K. U. zooIogist to Coast.

Prof. W. ]. Bumgartner of Kansas
university has left with a class of
biologists for the marine station at
Puget Sound The party will be abb
sent until SeptembeE l. They will
out
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
K. U. Graduates Number 4os.

The University of Kansas conferred
40S degrees to the class of 1911 at
the thirty-ninth annual commence
ment this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Good maxims are germs Of all good;
firmly impressed on the memory. they
the wfll-Joubert.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

The dual conventions of the Kan
sas Association. of Optometrists and
Kansas Retail jewelers. association
was held at ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
nErtAnnA

Outdone \
Willis-rm raising 500 chickens od
a five-foot lot.
Gfllfs-That's nothing. You ought
to see the relatives my wife Ii takind
care of In our fiat.-Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Battle With Swarm of Bees.

A hard fight with bees furnished
excitement for Lincoln a few days
ago, and for an hour or more there
were prospects of very serious re-
suits T. E. Holt, the bee raiser, was
trying to settle a swarm of bees, and
Notwithstanding the fact that he was
protected by the usual raiment of
netting and gloves he was stung by
SO many of the bees that he tainted
from the pain and it was necessary
to carry him to the house on a,
stretcher, the rescuers getting badly
punished also.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Love is selfishness In two persons.-(
Bouff1ers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

undoped AenWether Hdwards ~ -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Take Garfield Tea to regulate the Iivd
and overcome constipation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

May Use Motors on Central Branch
AS a result of the recent tour of in
spection by President Bush, motor
car service probably will be installed
on the Central Branch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Arrangements are being complete
for new bank at CORTLAND, appli
cation has already been made for
state charter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Some Day Ask
Your Physician

To tell you the curious story of how fhe mind
affects fhe digestion of food
refer TO the condition fhe mind Is in iusf
before. ar fke fine. JUST following fbe taking
of food.
If he has been properly educated (fhe major
lily bave) he viii help you understand the curious
machinery of digestion.
To start you thinking on this Interesting
subjecf, Will try TO lay out the plan In general
way and You can then follow info more minute
details.
Pawlow pronounce Pavlof) famous Russian Ply
stefan and Chemist. experimenting dogs,
into the tube leading from the throat stomach
They first put under chIoroform or some other
anaesthetc and the operation painless They
When quite hungry some unappetizing
placed before them and although hunger forced
to eat 1T was shown by analysis of the
stomach that little of the digestive juices
found.
Then. in contrast, some meat put where they
couldn't reach it and a little for
petite When the food finally given them they de
voured it ravenously and with every evidence
isfaction- The food passed through
the opening before IT reached the stomach. was
found be mixed alkaline Juice of
the mouth which is important step in di
gestion Then an analysis made of the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Hogs Died From Eating strange Weed

Two Marion county farmers re-
Gently lost 13 head of hogs in "a
hours They supposed it a case of
cholera and telegraphed for a veteri-
nary He arrived and took the tenn
perature of a number of them, but
no fever showed up. Then he cut into
some of the dead ones to diagnose
the case and found that they had
eaten new kind of weed that they
couldn't digest. 1t balled up in the
hogs stomachs just like the threads
OF Irvine, and was evidently poison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

The committee on pageantry at
Baldwin is planning very elaborate
and original parade for the Fourth of
July The parade will consist of
floats. representing dramatic scenes
In the nations history.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Raw.
Bore-Do you believe oysters have
brains?
Bored-certainly do. since they
know when to shut up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
Latest Kansas Events.
Say 5000 Cars WIN Be Needed.

Railroad men have offered the esti-
mate that $1,000 cars will be needed
to transport the Kansas wheat crop
this season An average carload of
wheat is about 1000 bushels At the
same time railroad men do not anti
cipate a shortage of cars, although
they say the harvest is coming sooner
than they expected. Cars are being
rushed to Kansas points, however,
and all the roads expect to be
equipped by the time the wheat is
ready for removal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

plaeed xzywAers.s<
trsrta nnd kills Al
FLEA Neat. clean.
ornzme1tzl. conren-
icrtchez Lasfs an
seasoa- Car.tspili or
tip over. will not sol
or ini1re anything
.CuzHntced eject
I've 0fAn dsaierr o.
sent prepaid for 2oc-
HAROLD s0NERS
$50 De Kalh Ave
krsekiyz-E- I.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
A Kansas Stream Too Long.

The floods in the Fall River valley
west of Fredonia will be prevented if
the plans that are agitated by the
farmers of that vicinity are carried
out The river bottom land in that
district is worth $50 an acre, on an
average, and the proposed improve
ment would cost SO an acre for the
farms in the drainage district. Fall
river makes series of remarkable
bends from New Albany to Fredonia.
1t is proposed to dig straight ditch
100 feet wide at the top and eight or
ten feet deep from a bend on the
river near New Albany to the channel
near Fredonia- This ditch would be
eight miles long and the river now
uses p miles of channel in-going the
same distance
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01
To Mark Santa Fe Trail in Franklin

To Mark Santa Fe Trail in Franklin.
The general route for the Santa FSe
trail road from Franklin county was
decided at Ottawa recently. The road
will enter from Kansas City by way
of Olathe. passing through Edgerton,
Wellsville, Ottawa, Homewood. Will
iamsburg and on to Waverly and EN-
poria- This will be the main route.
On account of dissension as to wheth-
er it should go that way or from OF
tawa west through Pomona and Que
memo into Usage county, the latter
course was named, the trail cut of
and will meet the main line at En-
poria.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

Friendship is one soul in two bod
tes.-Diogenes ;,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-07-01

human
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-10-12

DR.. HAYNES i'm his card asks the
voters of Mathews and Middlesex
to examine the two men before
casting their ballots. l confess I
do not know exactly what he
means by this statement. Mod
esty deterS me in such an exami
nation from publicly exploiting
Any mental ability | NAV possess
and l must believe that the Doc
tor is desiring a comparison in
personal appearance. an d il
weight is to decide in this contest,
he is IN size and girth more near
ly Of the appearance OF old
Falstaff' fact resembling him
more particularly in that respect
which so distinguished him as one
of SHAKESPEARE famous characters
Now in conclusion. / wish to
informvou that this is not the
first opportunity sought by the
Doctor to become a member of
the House Of Delegates. for | re-
member that ne was a candidate
fonr years ago in the Democratic
primary and his opponent defeat
ed him three to one. l opposed
the same gentleman, Hon. w. d.
Evans, two years ago and carried
my county by a handsome major
Ity. Now it appears tlat when
the Doctor could not win within
his party he seems TO feel himself
strong enough to win without it.
"UOOn what meat hath he been
feeding that he hath suddenly
grown so great? Still as the
nominee of the Democratic party
and with my support thereby
greatly strengthened, | am per-
suaded to believe Doctor. that
you will to spend YOUR time dur
ing the cold DAYS Of Fall and
through the long Winter evenings
healing h sick and toas ting
your toes before old fashioned
+ fires. rather than have to under
go the modification you seem to
desire TO suffer. by being seen
stamping your feet from cold or
the outside OF the door of the Den
ocratic Caucus listening I o its
! Sergeant at arms crying, DePaIt
we know you not.
Respect ully
]. T. Chri fan
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-10-12
Esthna--Catarrh, Cured
Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by


Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by
Senpine
New York:-Thousands are taking
advantage Of the generous offer made
bv The Woodwork Company Dept. @
116lBroadwav, New York City. re-
questing an experimental package of
Sennine, the great discovery for AS
thnla, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, and
Catarrh, which is mailed free of
charge to all who write for it. 1t is
curing thousands of The most stubborn
cases 1t makes no difference how
long you have been suffering or how
severe the climatic conditions are
where you live, Senpine will cure
you.
II you have experimental with other
treatments and have failed TO fine a
cure do not be discouraged butsend for
a trial of this wonderful truly meritous
remedy which is a scientific compound
discovered by a Professor of Vienns
Z University, and is beirg recommends,
tbov sands
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-10-12
Big Opening

All during this week nv fine
stock Of millinery will be in pro
gress of opening and straighten
ing up. Itcontains a large supply
of all uptodate stY les and will
be cheerfully shown you by my
experienced mIlliner. Miss Susie
Soles.
Also large new stock of Grv
goods. notions. hats. caps. shoes
and etc. will be on sale. Come
and fit yourself up for the winter.
Patronage always appreciated,
w. ]. Grimstead.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-10-12

To the voters of WestviIle Dis
trict:
| hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the Board of Supervisors
from thi" District subject to your
decision in the general election
on November 9TH.
II honored with election will
use every talent which / possess
to advance the interest of my PEG
| pie and pledge myself especially
! to the improment Of public school
and roade. two institutions which
] believe most Vitallv effect their
welfare. Also anVthing which
may pertain to the interest OF Cor
tederate veterans.
Respectfully.
J.. Wesley Minter
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-10-12
For Sale

The farm formerly owned by
Mrs. Matte L. Marchant, now
occupied by Walter Shawn. stu
ated one halt mile from c. H.. con
tanning o. acres of land. Apply
to Mrs. Mary E. Fleet. Executrix
OF the estate of Mrs. Matte Mar
chant. for price and terms of sale.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-10-12
For sale

A nice farm of thru acres situat
ed on an arm OF East River. CON
venient TO two steamboats, whar-
YES. churches. stores and csc.
Part of the land wooded and VITA
fine creek oyster shore attached.
Good six room dwelling. 4 desi
rabie property. Apply.
=. w. Br0wpleY.
Hicks Wharf, Va.