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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

west-in states such as Illinois, Indiana Iowa
and Nebraska. But the government experts
scouting around soon to the conclusion
that as good or better corn than America had
ever known could be raised in prolific quantity
In the south If only the people south of Mason
and D1xons line could be aroused to the pos
sibflities lying dormant at their doors.
Waking up these southern farmers to their
neglected opportunities is the present work of
one of the most efficient organizations In Uncle
Sans agricultural corps. 1t was nothing short
of an inspiration that the experts hit upon the
plan of proving that their fairy tales
could come true through the medium of the
farmer boys of the south The lads were enlisted
in this country wide demonstration work" and
$4,000 of them have lately been giving their ia
theirs object lessons right at home. What is more,
many of the fathers have taken the lessons to
heart and after seeing with their eyes what
phenomenal yields can be made if be cu1-
tlvated as the book chaps at the agricultural
department prescribe they have become converts
to the ideas and have announced that hence
forth they will cultivate the way their sons
have been doing these past few months. 1t will
mean only fraction more time and work and it
means production doubled trebled or quad
rupled-
OF course the government gave instructions
to these lads to how to till the soil in
advantageous manner, but the enthusiasm which
resulted in corn harvests that have made the
whole world sit up and take notice inspired
by competitive contests for the winners in which
all sorts of prizes offered-township prizes,
village prizes, county prizes. state prizes, and
goodness knows what. all in the of trophies
eliminating in each state in grand prize in
the form of sightseeing trip to Washington, all
expenses paid. for one boy OF course. the gov
eminent did not offer these prizes Uncle Sam
has money available for such purposes. but
the department of agriculture engineered the
whole scheme and got the publicspirited citizens
OF more than dozen states interested that
they put up the prizes mentioned individuals
such bankers and merchants and organize
lions sucE boards of trade county superin-
tendents education, chambers of commerce.
etc. contributed the list of prizes which
grand total footed up to more than $4,000
This whole movement. alike to other similar
educational crusades, has been under the direc
ton the division of farmers cooperative dem
onstration work of the department of agriculture
and the field officers OF this institution have
brought about systematic effort the part of
the youthful growers by organizing what
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

to see prizes awarded to lads who pointing
the way to increased averages of produc-
ton in the south, and incidentally to partial
solution of the increased cost of living. And no
old-time farmer that the showings
made in this twentieth-century corn growing are
spurts of practical significance. On the con-
trary the government officials have applied mod.
ern bookkeeping methods to the business side of
the proposition and the reported costs of produc-
ton can be accepted fair actual costs
The yields made during the past by
these young corn growers have been truly aston
fishing and some of them almost past the
belief of farmers who have been getting aver
age of. say, 90 to 40 bushels of corn per acre
in choice corn country in the middle west. In
bushels per In South Carolina county
acres In another county in that state 142
made $1,000 from single acre of corn. Jerry
Moore of Winona, S. c., the champion corn
grower of the world. got the amazing yield of
22S bushels to the Steve Henry of Louisi-
ana carried off the highest honors for economical
farming, producing his nearly 40 bush els
at cost of only Is cents per bushe1 Joe Stone
of Georgia, youngest and smallest of the national
prize winners is only eleven years of age, but
he produced 102 bushels to the a cost of
20 cents per bushel. Next season the scope
of the corn-growing competition is to be greatly
extended and the government may also strive
to get the country girls of the United States
into similar competition only of course, it will
not be corn growing but vegetable gardening with
canning and preserving side line
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
HEREDITY
Can Be Overcome m Cases.

The influence of heredity cannot, of
course, be successfully disputed, but
1t can be minimized or entirely over
come in some cases by correct food
and drink. A Conn. lady says:
For years while / was a coffee
drinker 1 suffered from bilious at
tacks of great severity, from which I
used to emerge as white as a ghost
and very weak. Our family physi-
clan gave me various prescriptions for
improving the digestion and stimulat-
ing the liver, which I tried faithfully
but without perceptib1e result
HE was acquainted with my fam
lily history for several generations
back, and once when I visited him he
said: II you have inherited one of
those torpid livers you may always
suffer more or less from it's inaction
We can't dodge our inheritance, you
know
Il was not so strong believer in
heredity as he was, however, and, be-
ginning to think for myself, / conclud-
ed to stop drinking coffee. and see
what effect that would have I feared
it would be a severe trial to give it
up, but when / took Postum and had
it well made, it completely filed my
need for hot beverage and 1 grew
very fond of it.
Il have used Postum for three years.
using no medicine. During all that
time 1 have had absolutely none OF
the bilious attacks that 1 used to suf-
fer from, and 1 have been entirely
free from the pain and facilitating ef-
fects that used to result from them
The change is surely very great,
and l am compelled to give Postum
the exclusive credit for it, Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek.
Mich
Read The Road to WeHyirle,. in
pkgs- There's a Reason
Ever read the above letter. ue-
one appears from time to time. Thev
.re genuine true, and fuI1 of hunan
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
Those Church Suppers!

Church sales, dinners, teas and the like are
not only means for promoting social enjoyment
and incidentally of replenishng the treasures
of the organizations which provide them These
functions real and valuable economic
purpose, as is indicated by the lady whom Edna
X Wooley quotes in the Toledo Blade. This
lady, weary of the work of providing three meals
day for her family, consisting of herself her
living at this time of year, and explains why
Last night we went to roast beef dinner. To-
night going to Methodist progressive
supper My husband hates those progressive
suppers, because start with soup at the
church, you know, then go to house for the
meat course and finish up at other house
for the dessert He says when he sits down to a
meal he likes to finish the job the spot in
stead of getting up every little while, putting on
his hat and coat and galloping into the cold
and cruel world to resume his eats at some other
stand But think it's fun It's blessed change
Tomorrow night We to Presbyterian church
supper. That's only 25 cents too, and / don't
see how they do it for the money. The next one
after that is Episcopal turkey supper and the
next In also turkey supper the Unitarian
church Then come the Disciple and Congrega-
ton church suppers, and by that time you'll see
would <e poor home cooks do If it wasn't for the
church suppers? They give us a rest from the
eternal routine of planning and cooking the daily
meals Nobody that hasn't tried that three-meal.
aday business knows what a grind it gets to be
1 don't believe there's a man on earth would
stand for Ii
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

the corn belt, for there Is no de-
sire to interfere with the growing of
our greatest agricultural staple in
that broad section of the country
where corn has long been the princi-
pal standby of the farmer. The new
plan of the department of agricu1-
ture-for of course that is the branch
OF our government machinery that has
charge of this new activity-is simply
in effect to make two blades of grass
grow where only one grew before.
Although all the world has been
gasping in establishment these many
years past at the bumper crops of
corn this country turns out each year,
the experts of the government some
time since came to the conclusion
that great as was the national corn
yield it was not as big as it ought to
be- Furthermore, they thought they
foresaw a time when, with our rapidly
growing population, the corn crop
would not be any too big for our own
American appetite and, of course, if
that came to pass, we would lose more
or less Of our foreign trade, for a vast
quantity of Yankee corn products now
find their way to dinner tables over
seas.
On the theory of a stitch in time
the agricultural sharps proceeded to
get busy over this impending prob
lem. First they set about increasing
the yield of corn per acre and latterly
they have entered upon the even more
significant mission of extending the
corn growing area. AS our readers
are aware most of the corn crop has
been grown heretofore in the middle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
Not for Mortal Understanding.

What fond mother has not, at some
time, said: MY child, you are much
too young to ever understand; you will
find out when you get o1der-all you
wish to know will be explained" And
how many of US are still waiting for
the reason, for some one to explain
are we still too young? Perhaps we
are, and again, perhaps we are not
perhaps it never shall be explained to
US, there are things wrapped in voice
less mystery
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
Simplicity of Expression.

A story was told on Martin Lomas-
ney at the Cape Cod commercial trav-
elers' dinner by Representative Pope
of Leominster: Last session Tomas
ney was seen talking to someone in
one of the corridors, and as 1 passed
l heard these words: Shall 1 write
him?' No. said Lomasney; never
write a thing when you can talk, and
never talk when you can nod your
head Boston Record
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
Stop

taking liquid physic or big or little
pills, that which makes you worse
instead of curing. Cathartics don't
cure-they irritate and weaken the
bowels. CASCARETS make the
bowels strong, tone the muscles so
they crawl and work-when they
do this they are healthy, producing
right results. 80
CASCARETS roc box for q weeks
treatment An druggists. Biggest seller
IN the world Milton boxes q month.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
A Modern Family.

Where is the cook"
She in the kitchen preparing sup
per for the doctors wife, dinner for
the doctor, and breakfast for the stu
dents. '-Fligende Blaetter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
Revealed.

Knicker-Why do you think the
burglar was a married man?
Bocker-Because when 1 asked him
the time of night he said II instead
of 8.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

Perhaps Mohammed went to the
mountain because it was cheaper than
spending his vacation at the seashore.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

The saint who says he cannot sin
may be an earnest man, but it is
wisest to trust some other man with
the funds of the church
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

The very best advice: take Garfield Tea
whenever laxative is needed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

Smokers like Lewis Single Binder eizar
for its rich mellow quality.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

Too often sermons have too much
length and too little depth--Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

Take Garfield Teal Made of Herbs, it i,
pure, pleasant and health-giving.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25
A Sad Face.

He-What a sweet, sad face she has.
She Tin a huff)-Enough to make
any one sad to have such a face as
that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

Angelfood cakes seldom make boys
angelic
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

All the worlds a stage. and life In
the greatest on earth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

HE United States govern
ment is now at work
upon one of the most am
bilious and, by the by,
one of the most interest
ing projects it has ever
undertaken. 1t is moth
ing short of a scheme for
moving the corn belt"
Or perhaps 1T would be
more accurate to call it
a crusade for extending
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-25

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
MENI fails any case of Itching Blind
bleeding or Protruding Piles in TO Ia days Soc
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
Christmas Greetings.

This is the last issue of the Week
" Signal before the holidays and the
paper desires to extend happy greet
ines to its readers. wishing for all
of you a merry Christmas and hap
by and prosperous new year This
year has been one of uncertainty
and a reasonable quota Of hardships,
but the people have kept stout hearts
and have cultivated cordial relations
with each other, and we have a great
deal for which to be thankful. IL Is
the concensus OF opinion Of optimistic
people that the country Is In better
condition materially than a We r
ago and we may go into the New
Year with new hopes and energies.
The Signal will continue TO give the
news and do what Il may for the en-
couraegment of the people aud the
up building of town and country.
Make the Signal office your head
quarters when in town. We want
you to feel like H. is your paper and
be sure to call in and see Us.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

A gentleman I'm Snyder is In re-
ceipt of letter from a relative In
johnson county saying that tenants
there are required TO pay a third Of
both cotton and corn and in some
cases men with teams are TO give
half they make. the landlord furn-
ishing only the land and feed for the
teams. II is indeed strange why ten
ant farmers will stay there and sub
nit to such conditions when they
uld come TO west Texas and rent
ra IRE reasonable conditions and
ha,s chance to buy homes at low
rr IS and on easy terms.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
Married at FInvanna

Mr Fred Haynes ana Miss Opal
Parks. both very popular young peo-
pie OF Fluvanna were married Sunday
evening at the Methodist parsonage
in that town. The Signal Joins their
many friends in congratulations.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Mr. GIL Barnhart an enerrprising
citizen of Scuryr county is engaging
in a real estate business, and has a
good list OF lands which he is offer
ing. He has also town property for
sale and rent. He will have his head
quarters at the Signal office.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

People In the eastern counties of
Texas and in the other states should
not worry about tenant troubles
when they can come 70 west Texas
and own good homes on easy terms.
They can make more stuff here than
there and the land here win double
In value in a few years
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
Notice to Ginning Public

Ginning Is now light and in order
10 make our expenses as small as
possible, we have decided to set days
for the rest of the season, commence
ing next week, we will gin on Thurs
days and Saturdays, the 2S and 30,
and on these regular days weekly I'M
til cotton Is all picked.
Snyder Cotton OIL Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

600 acres of choice land near
Crowder 10 acres In cultivation,
two residences, balance in pasture.
Good well of water Also 172 acres
near Ira, 100 acres in cultivation.
Good well and pump, three room
house, cheap for cash or would trade
for business property or for lands In
Eastern counties Enquire at the Sig
nal office
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

amounting to twelve dollors
eight dollars OF fiction was VoieI
be added to the Library and G
mittee to select same was appI
ed.
The Club greatly appreciates
set OF Ayers books presented
them by Mrs. W. A. johnson
the Library. The boys sure
especially be delighted with them
ing the holidays
After delicious refreshmenis
served the Club adjourned
Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
AItrurrian CInb.

Mrs. Dr. Howell was hostess Tor
the Aitrurian club met last wednts-
day In spite Of the Indictment weathe
weather We had a good attendance.
The lesson was very Interesting
and well prepared b. the members
kinderEarten aud ehildren's bools
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

We are striving better by keeping just
hat You
the way OF hoD noh's WIN
p,,b,o presents father sister or brother sax
W,ner SIR handkerchief Hose sk scors Most
anything the DRY Goods line
y u,opose to sell you just anyhoy in snyder We APP
c vour patronage offering few extra bargains IN
aa vests little Caps. Ladies Srt ana h'e Dog
IA c so cheap afford 70 pass them M "noa'
az Them n all FOR they are really No.
go, .rt ,s-ce tus selling then ~ ana win
~ 70 special Bararins you $4,000 votes my
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
business Deal at FIuyanna

S. r. Smith. cashier OF the Flu
wanna Bank has bought the w. r.
Crafts concrete building on the west
side and the hardware firm Of Dow
dy and Blew. who have been In that
building have moved their stock to
the concrete building on the east
side.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

The San Antonio Express sees a
small chance for Oklahoma TO ever
succeed as cotton growing country
as long as laboring people send out
printed instructions to competing
labor elements to stay away from
oklahoma
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Fort Worth records another So
cial tragedy Mrs Homer Trout
found her husband In company with
another fascinator and she shot him
to death
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

sherrell Clark and John Schmidt
of Shady bend, convicted OF comph-
city IN tarrlng Miss Mary Chamber
lain the school teacher were fined
$500 each.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Purify the sewers Of the body
and stimulate the digestive or
gans to maintain health, strength
and energy. PriclSly Ash Bitters
is a tonic for the kidneys, liver,
stomach and bowels.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Parties wanting The ian'.
ferrine nuid used IN
designs from wan paper ''', /.
can get same ~ eaulne %
Hast Snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

7. G. Martin OF Coleman who ~
been buying cotton here this "a
left for his home yesterday to sper q
the holidays.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

win Black is here today from
Ennis creek and was trying TO find
a Christmas present nice enough TO
give to his best girl
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Jas r. Welch can make you a
farm loan at the lowest rate of
interest. See him at once over
Lockhart S Barber Shop
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Rex Smith who has been attending
school at Stamford came in Sunday
TO spend the holidays with the home
folks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Miss Liska Pitzer came In yestof
day to assist her brother in the man
agement Of the Opera House pictur
show
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
A Merry Christmas
is cur wish to you all wheth
or not. If YOU have not in the

Ladies Popular voting contest y
Lady. Contest closes Christmas Is
Get your votcs In before (
cut out
Here we give you Che name
have to date. also how they -t''. q
Ma,,ie Pearl Nelson, snyder .....
Zee Brldgcman, Snyder. ......'-.
Cora Jcffries, Beshri, .......-..--
Nellie Turner. crowder. .....'.-
LEILA Porter, snyder. ..........-.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

A marriage liscense was issued to-
day TO Jess Robinson and Miss Min
ME Waldrip II the Ira community.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

II you are about to ose faith in
your fellow man try doing somebody
good turn yourself and see the so
clal atmosphere soften up
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Mrs, Sam shannon Of Dallas is
spending the holidays with her sis
ter Mrs II. G.. Towle.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

A. J Mcdowell and Charlie Jones
went TO Lubbock yesterday 20 be
gone several days
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Earnest Sears one OF the substan-
tial citizens of the Arab country was
in the city yesterday on business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

A. W. Roberts Of Fort Worth but
formerly OF Fluvanna was in the city
yesterday on his way home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Miss Olive Greenwood will leave
tomorrow for Colorado for the hol-
idays
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

DR.. Warren and Ed Kelley went
up to Post City yesterday on bus
mess.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Bruce Stephens. a prominent drug
salesman of Haskell is in Snyder to-
day.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

r. G. Herm the founder OF Herm-
leigh is transacting business in this
ciiy today
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Uncle Tom Crowder brought his
folks to town today to buy Christ
mas things.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

DR.. Il. L. Howell left for Colorado
City yesterday to be gone until We'd
nesday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

q. j. Anderson left for shrevespor
Sunday to be gone several days.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Geo. Wennenger and wife is
yesterday for points In Missouri s.y q
Kentucky TO be gone about a mont ~
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
Ginning Notice

The Farmers Union Gin Company
will gin ON wednesday Dec. q and
Friday Dec. 80 Of next week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

The Southwestern Telephone Co
line has reached Lubbock
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

John L. Bowen OF Pyron isvisiting
A. w Woodard's family in Snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

Now. who said DR.. Cook didn't g.
to the north pole?
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

49, NENf+thn
beginning Dec. 3. and endinl
18th.
sixth Grade.
Clyde Leslie.
Tate LOckhart
Sybil Banks.
Roy Stokes.
Eta Belle Ely
Firth Grade
Joe Hunter.
Hugh Nation.
George johnson
Jesse Davis.
Lois Johnston.
Willie May Hunter.
Fourth Grade
Frances Harris
Florence Rose
Dimple Gross
Portia Morrow
Marietta Longhotham
Floy Davis
Milford Gable
Turner Baker
Third Grade.
Inez Baze.
Laru Stokes
Merle Johnston
Lois Sears
Maud Hollinsworth
aMorel7a Morrow
second Grade
Ralph Baker
Bese Johnston.
Durelle Fuiiiloro
Eleanor Fulliiove
vida Hunter
Good grades IN readinf y"
by Dudelle Fulliloss -
Hedges.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22

- Nr,a Gnu
Ns eoou 40 now ne mahrtis-
organ for sale at bargain Nplumb oh
G.. c. Anderson at Snyder wants
Works. 2S That
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
Colonial Hin school

The following pupils have bad
feet spelling lessons for the
beginning Dec. 3, and ending
18th.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-22
Miss Yaney DunnIng VAC Is teaeh

o Miss Yancy Cumming who is teach
inc ing in the intermediate department
woui the Fluvanna school was the guest
nhahcia'ay OF Mr. and Mrs Allen Weay-
Ter Is Fer1 left for her home at Sweet
price OF la where she will attend thea
rms circuins rtitute The school at Flu
in the western ecessed till after the hol-
owner here are
Ia, brfnogt,