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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
FAT GOES aUICK-NEw WAY

FAT GOES QUICk-NEW WAY
called it obesity, others said I was
STOUT. but 1 know, 1t was just
bulky fat. I was miserable; so are
you II too stout. To reduce your
you If too stout. To reduce
your weight you must do
GAusE-TnE REST WAS EASY.
Before I succeeded. 1 tried every
thing within, and some things be-
disgusting. All I had to do was re-
move the cause. and I guarantee,
that by my simple treatment. with
out drugs, medicine. violent exer-
my enormous weight permanently.
quickly and positively without harm
to myself while taking treatment or
afterwards. and l guarantee that
you can nor re desrs as Wiz little or as much
just as l did. TRUE SUCCESS AT
LAST. With my safe. sensible and
natural treatment quick results are
pleasantly obtained without straps,
belts, cups, wires. Jackets, sweating.
electricity, soap. salts. pills. oils.
cathartics, drugs or medicines of
any description, making 1t positively
the greatest, most eagerly sought
treatment the world has ever known.
If you are Interested in your own
happiness. health and figure, you
will let me tell you how to reduce
fat Natures Way" the true way
my way. BETTER GET RID OF
FAT BEFORE FAT GETS RID OF
YOU. 1t is astonishing the thou
sands of grateful letters am re-
ceiving. J. Il. B6lselle. Box 422.
Great Bend, Kan, lost fifty pounds
with my harmless treatm'Sv., w. L.
Schmitz, Montevidea. MINI, lost 80
pounds Mamie McNelly, Desloge,
Mo-, lost IS pounds with this new
treatment. Mrs. Daisy Smith, Los
Angeles, lost 1874 lbs. safely, and
can send you thousands Of names
of satisfied patrons.
publish a book, entitled: weight
Reduction Without Drugs" which
send free and prepaid SO that you
may know of my successful treat
ment and be able to permanently
reduce your weight. secretly, with
out harming yourself. 1 offer 3d.
900 I'm cash IL fail to prove that
my great drugiess treatment Is any
thing but safe, quick and harmless
I'm fat-reductfOn. Don't fall to write
today for my free book.
MARJORIE HAMILTON
1894 C. ID. Bldg. Denver. Colo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
AFTER THE AGE OF FIFTY

From this age the human system
gradually declines and the accumu-
lated poisons in the blood cause
rheumatism in joints. muscles and
back. These warnings should be
promptly relieved and serious i'll
ness avoided by using the following
prescription which comes from a
noted doctor and Is said to have no
equal in curing rheumatism and re-
storing physical vigor. Good results
come after the first dose. From
your druggist get one ounce of
Toris compound lin original sealed
package) and one ounce of syrup of
Sarsaparilla compound. Take these
two ingredients home and put them
into a half pint of good whiskey.
Shake the bottle and take a table
spoonful before each meal and at
bed time" II your druggist does
not have Toris compound in stocN
he will get It for you In a few hours
from his wholesale house. Don't be
influenced to take a patent medi-
cine instead of this. Insist on hav-
ing the genuine Toris compound in
the original one ounce. sealed, yell
low package.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
Daf1derine
Grows hair and we
can prove it
Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus-
trous and Beautiful Immediately
After q Danderine Hair Cleanse
Get a IS Cent Bottle Now and
Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
Scalp and Dandruff

A little Danderine now will Immediately
double the beauty of your hair-No difference
how dull, faded, brittle and scraggy, Just
moisten cloth with Danderine and carefully
draw it through your hair taking one small
strand at time. The effect is immediate
and amazing-your hair will be light, fluffy
and wavy and have an appearance of album
dance; an incompatible lustre, softness and
luxuriance, the beauty and simmer of true
hair health.
Try as you will after an application Of
Danderine, you cannot find single trace of
dandruff or a loose or falling hair and your
scalp will not itch, but what will please you
most will be after few weeks use when you
will actually see new hair, fine and downy
at hrst-yes-but really new hair-sprouting
all over the scalp.
Danderire is to the hair what fresh showers
of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. II
goes right to the roots, invigorates and
strengthens them. Its producing proper
ties cause the hair to grow abundantly long,
strong and beautiful.
Get IS cent bottle of Knowlton's Dam
derine from any drug store or toilet counter
and prove to yourself tonight-now-that
your hair is as pretty and soft as any-that
It has been neglected or injured by careless
treatment-that's all-you surely can have
beautiful hair and lots of it, If you will just
Try little Danderine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
'So&sdety

Daughters of the G.. A. II. will
hold social at the armory FRI
day at s D. m. The committee on
entertainment includes Mesdames
Harris. Collins. Ball and Messrs.
Gallagher and Davis.
Tho luncheon given by the
Washington State Federation of
Women's clubs at the Tacoma no.
tel today was one of the delight
fuf and pretty affairs of the sea-
son. The luncheon was given in
honor of the visiting club women.
A basket luncheon will be held
by Chapter G of p. e. o. at the
home of Mrs. Dwight Phelps
Thursday afternoon.
A missionary entertainment will
be given this evening by the wom-
en- of the Sixth avenue Baptist
church. Everything will be Orien-
tai.
SuStcT SoTp5s 4No. ~ W. Hs Css
will give a card party at the arm
DRY Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Will Weingarden enter
tanned the Missionary society of
the Pilgrims Congregational
church this afternoon.
A meeting of the civic depart
ment of the Womens club will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the
First Congregational church.
Mrs. A. J. Hayward will enter
tain the Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the First Congregational
church this afternoon.
The South Tacoma Yeoman
will give a card party next Mon
day evening, March "a, at Lucille
hall for their members and their
families. Refreshments will be
served.
Smith EIpriaf Main AQEQ Q09 q q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20

To Obtain Political Information.
e Dear Miss Grey: am cm-
ployed In q store where the
men clerks are continually
talking politics. They talk 60
mo ~ n I knew all about IL,
while the truth OF tho matter
10 I would not like to have
them know how little knowl-
edge / have of the govern
ment OF my own country. Can
you tell me of any books that
would be of help on this sub
ject2-Anxious.
AT you will read the daily
papers. containing articles from
all platforms, and secure litera'
ture from the headquarters OF
these same platforms, you will
become we'll informed.
Preparation for tho Stage.
Dear Miss Grey: 1 am 10
and anxious to 20 on the
stage. My parents do not OBJ
sect. have won several
prizes In reciting, and every
ONE tells me the stage would
be the correct place for me.
Would you please advise me
what to do to get good
start ?-Marie.
A.---One does not necessarily
have to 60 on the stage as an
actress to be a success, there Is q
large field for elocutional readers
But no matter what you do, you
must have training. l would adj
wise that yeu go to a school OF
dramatic art. IL you show any
ability, they will be able to secure
you a position.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20

"A Friend" cannot help you to get "A Lones
dress She did not give II to me.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
CAUSES AND CURES

Dear Miss Grey: Being constant reader of
greatly your you
would tell 18 of biting his
tried everything the way talking him.
everything he A MOTHER
AThere several causes back of the biting habit,
which
roushness Of the nail that suggess It, person child adj
habit usually sensitive
If he subjected to modification fingers
compelling him all
Don't him nails
show him much better
side she'll Qunine the nails BIT
ter taste constant reminder If he keeps though it
deathly will finally the habit
known to begin this when tiny little fellow
ability work would be completed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
Cynthia Grays letters
ENGAGED GIRLS AND MEN FRIENDS

shoP eaT Miss Grey; am IL years old and attend high
been living have
come from the country II seems if all the boys
Is IL right is
10 go 10 dance without all
young i'm Bringing a home church.
II too late dancing girls
Ject? Should girl ask young TO her a leap
year dance, and who should pay:
ried when finish school. What a way to announce
should
Artist think too be to be
ed You should be thinking nothing
and having good wholesome vii know
ABOUT good home
Does your boy friend know
Is decidedly do
the Kind tell them you do not of it
40 with them
you mean it. If girl knows how to conduct herself
dance properly chaperoned there
go Each one must decide for himself
which he Will Sabbath Certainly
young take
could
the card plate
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
ROOSEVELT MEN HERE

Smith, Florist. Main se7s. COS c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
SHE WAS OVERCOME

Dear Miss Grey have been reading questions and
your answers in the L
Kindness and sympathy, that coming you
vse am 10 old, keeping company
young man of a. He is very entertaining,
treats me in no other than lady. He
gooa time and given me many nice things but almost
spise him. He for never me-
in words that he loves 1t
Everyone has noticed IL spoken
with other girls Now, Miss
shown him affection, given him encouragement
fact been almost him. distant for reason
that I'm afraid he will feel badly when the climax
He Is nice to and feel that him.
like so many boys rude and fresh What shall do
his attentions, drop him Immediately? ALICE.
Any dear girl, have
man. but have accepted his presents
good time and have let him likes
yet despse him. Are these things
you dislike? You have done Have
feel that doing his
think 1t best to stop right had his
friend would have been different but depse him
and take his gifts Don't him right
him know you can never for him You will have
careful will
him in the direction advise
selfish motives in going with him.
could give him friendly sisterly, help
matter You would not like to treated
would you?
"a Friend: to adj
dress She did not give It to me- AN CYNTHIA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
CYNTHIA'S BIRTHDAY

Dear Miss Grey: Cynthia, your birthday? Is
cum harmful mes names for
society of eight girls. My years old In
vacation would like could we do?
Any birthday is the twentyeghth
harmful the
you are all fond books could
Louise M. Alcots book, Little Women" society
Thimbe Girls would be good For together, why
don't and chum C. A. tell
what able to do? Then
ton and their fee will be - -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20

Delegates from over the state
are expected here Friday to Or
ganize the Roosevelt movement in
| Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
A Tease.

A Tease.
Dear Miss Grey: i am ID
and my sister Is 10 and is
working. Every time she
comes home, she always
leases me. When / read she
whistles or sings. She makes
fun of the way 1 wear my
hair. What can ! do to make
her better towards me?-De-
lorus.
A.-The best and quickest way
to stop the teasing is to accept Il
pleasantly and smile; do not al
low yourself to be leased. Wher
you are reading If you are more
Interested in the book than in the
whistling it will not bother you
If you can do this for a week,
will wager you doughnuts tt
dimes the teasing will stop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20
SWEATER COATS
Dear Miss Grey /:

Miss Grey: Will
!! all right to walk home from school with boy? will be
IA when graduate school,
school until 10 right to college? STUPID.
A.-Sweater coats will be this Certainly
right home school q
After finish
through High school before going college.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-20

This dainty fur-cothed little maiden has
Washington diplomatic
Everybody likes anything
but Sweden's cold climate $50
Her regular Elsie ellen and he
the
quite two =
Her parents have her
mate there too cold
to a warmer climate all her little
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12

Mrs. S. T. Harrington and Mrs. D.
A. Asher were in Hutchinson Satur.
day Of last week.
The next messing of the Barton
County Teachers Association Will be
held at Pawree Rock February 8.
An oyster supper was the feature
Of the NJ. W. A. installation of off
GERS last Monday night.
W. B. Pickerill and R. Hamilton
we're down from ClafIin last Wednes-
day on business.
John Counors and C. j. McNally
were down from the northwest We'd
nesday.
Albert Condra, who is at Idaho
Falls, likes the western Country and
Thinks 1t a good place, but he still
thinks Great Bend is about the best
and We are informed, viii probably
be back here in a few months. He
has a store and pool room in Idaho
Falls and is doing nicely with bo.h
businesses. They all cone back to
Great Bend.
Mrs. Frank Harmon Of Wichita, has
BEEN here. visiting Mrs. ]. ]. Gust.n
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Hazlett, Of Sen
eca, N. Y are here for a visit with
Judge and AIrs. E. C. Cole. The lad.
les are sisters.
Mrs. belong, Of Newton. who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ira
Clarke returned hone las, week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed DeTham-
pie, OF Lalln township. Thursday Jan.
4th., a baby boy.
Duncan Sears who has been here
Tor VISIT with his brother Will
Sears, left for his home in Louisville
KY last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
"WoRLD WIDE" CAUSES.

Already during this session of con.
greHS many Of the orators among the
Stanhpst Republicans have tried to
explain The prevailing high prices with
Vne argument that the high pn'ce
wave is worldwide. This Is another
d The half truths which the Republl-
cans sack to have the people accept
Ae a whole excuse.
MIR. R, H. Hooker, of London, read
a paper before the Rayol Statistical
society of England, recently, in which
ne showed that the increased cost of
ah commodities" WIS twice as much
10 hisA-prOtec'ion Germany and high
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
A sTlNeER IN THIS ONE.

The Reciprocity act passed last sun
mer provided for the removal, i'm part
Of the duty On paper imported from
Canada. This provision did not re-
Quire Canada's endorsement. Since
then more than 80 independent paper
companies have started business in
opposition to the paper trust.
Notwithstanding the Reciprocity act
with the single exception of the paper
provision, became dead and defunct
when Canada declined to accept it.
Senator Hepburn has introduced a bill
for The repeal of the whole act. Were
th1s bill were to pass uRamended ii
would not only uSelessly repeal an i'm
operative act, but would put the duty
back ON paper. There is a singer IN
ahe Hepburn repeater that will bear
Watching.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
PROTECTION AND IMMIGRATION

High protectiOnis.s always address
TIER appsals TO farmers and working
men. High tariff" they argue
means high prices for farm products
and high wages for workers"
Lest year $4,000 American farm.
ems, all Of whom we've supposed to be
enjoying the fruits Of a high tariff,
left this country and went to Canada
In the same period approximately a
million lsbopars came to this country
from abroad, 81 per cent of them
coming from the sou.h of Europe
where wages are low, education al
most nothing and Standards of living
primitive and filthy. These laborers
are taken in by the trusts at
wages but little be5.er than
they got at home, and under condi-
tons of employment unthfnzable TO
American workingman.
Thus the high tanrf drives out good
American tanners and brings in-
what?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
s. s. CLASS MEETING.

Eighteen of Mr.. ]. Clayton's S. S
class met at bis home last night for a
good time and TO hold their annual
business meeting and elect officers for
Tue coming year. Following the
election in which Mr.. Ashbaugh was
elected president. Dr. Kendall gave a
talk very instructive and entertain
Ing Owing 10 "a bad colo" the ex-
pected duet was omitted but little did
Il matter Tor Mr., Ashbaugh and Mr..
Bailey rose to the occasion and ZEN
dered couple Of selections which
we're enj pyed by all.
A short time after refreshments
were served, those m :nbers who were
not interested In leap year hopes or
possibilities retired and stories.
italics out Of school," etc., were in.
dulged in by The rest until a late
hour.
Mr.. Clayton has been teacher Of
this class for five years which of it,.
self is proof Of the estimation and ef
hciency of his work SIEVE al schemes
were laio VIII c. it carried out will be-
helpful, instructive and will draw az
tentlon TO the work the class can and
will do in the neat ture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12

A valuable mule belonging to T. p
Fair seemed to take exceptions I
working on stormy day like Thurs
day and quit breathing.
Following the installation of Off.
ceAs by the A. o. U. w., last Satur
DAY evening the membership treatet
QhemseAvs to an oyster supper.
There will be preaching services a
The Christian church next SUNDAY. q
400 O'Clock and 7:3O. Mrs. Glaze
ne well known lady evangelist will
iii the pupit. Bible study at the reg
ular hour-9:45 a. m.
A marriage license was issued tbt,
weak to Ed Koch and Matilda Acbatz
two we'll known young folks Of Lakir
'ownShip.
DR., H. w. Rhue has gone to Kius.
ley, where he has formed a connec
'rran with DR.. G. N. Russell Of that
city for the practice of his profession
that of veterinary. They have leased
building and win establish a first
class horse hospital. The MANY
mendS OF Herman IN this section.
where he was raised, wish him the
best of success.
NJ. A. Merton, a young attorney Of
Edwards county, believes in getting il
trAe early for nomination. He has
already announced himself for county
attorney. The early bird ETC.
Chss. Allison returned home Friday
night from Florida. He was called
back 10 Illinois On business and then
mad meeting in Kansas City to at.
lend so came on to Great Bend. Mrs
ALISON and Grace will remain in Flor.
Ida for some time. Charlie visited
with uhe F. NJ. RusSells at Malabar.
Florida, and in Georgia saw Dave Sim
mons OF this ely who is brakng ON
me Georgia Central railroad. In sew.
eral places he ram ACROSS traces of
The Great Bend fellows who were
down there but failed to catch them.
In Jacksonville he saw the pond of
aAligaaors that Ira Clark tells about
and saEs that instead of there being
1900 gators as Ira said, there were
only 1000 by actual count. But
ihen," added Charlie, 1880 is about
as near as a land agent might be
expected to get"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
1T GAGGED.

All during the campaign of 1910
uhe Tribune and other Republicans
we're making the point against the
Democratic nominee for the leglsla-
ewe that a member of the majonity
party would be able to accomplish
more for this county than could a
member of the mfUor:ty. When the
Democrat, last week used the same
argument DIN behalf of Neeley, the
dose kicked back and almost gagged
Re Tribune man. It always makes a
difference as to whose OK is gored.
don't you know.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
AN ACCOMPLISHED REFRM.

Fourteen million dollars in pos.al
savings banks in the United States,
after but one year of operation. This
Is one of the novelties of the finan.
caal reports of the New Year. This
record marks tine practical success
OF an experiment about which there
was never the slightest doubt. There
are now 5,185 post offices with postal
banks. When the system is fully de-
Feloped and popularzed, annual depcs-
Is OF $2OO,OOO,OOO are anticipated.
Now for a parcels post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12

South BeDd-George Tucker.
UnloCb-J. A. Rude .
Walnut. S. Winget.
Wheatland-J. p. Ochs.
Treat Bend Ciy-Frank E. Wells ant,
W. H. Dodge.
tios-ngtou C5ty-S. S. Wilkinson, for.
personal property; S. S. Shattuck,
for real estate.
The following Boards Of Review.
were approved by the Board Of Coun,
~ Commissioners:
Twp. or City Names Of Members,
Albton-Peter Kingston; W. W. Logan
Beaver-Klaus Christians; E. L. "a
cobs.
buffalo-Jacob Alefs; Boyd Evers.
Clarence-Hans JurgesUn; Chas. l.,
Archer.
CReveland-J. G. Hartman; N G. Ney,
Cheyenne-Anton ]. Ref; George J.
Klein.
COmanche-J. E. Ba.chman; Frank
Meggers.
Eureka-Geo. p. Wilson; C. C. Lors,
mer.
Fairv!ew-J. A. McCorkle; John
Radke.
Grant-Hamilton Cook; Adam He,uey.
Great Bend-F. C. Mckinney; T. o,
Cole.
HOnestead-JOhn C. Lowry; George
Adams.
Independent & clafTin-Joe Miller;
Frank Boomer.
Logan-AIbert Janke. Sr.; F. A. Prae,
ger.
LaEn & Ellnwood-J. H. D. Bose;
John Dohery, Sr.
Eberty-W. H. Russell; Mike keenan,.
Pawree Rock Twp. & CITY,. B.
Smith; W. NJ. Lewis.
South Bend-LOuie WOODBURY.; Sam
Brougher.
Un1on-O. NJ. Lewis; H. Gideon.
Walnut-H. Gallon; R. j. Hlavaty.
Wheatland-Frank Millard; E j.
Miller.
Great Bend Oiy-Charles Morrison:
L. C. Breeder.
fIo's'ngton City-Geo. W. Mitchell;
]. W. McCauley.
There being nothing further. the
Board adjourned 10 meet again next
Friday, january IL, 1912 In an adj
JOurned session, also this being the
same day at which time the commits
s or,ars meet as a cangasstng Board
fer the Special Election held January
1912. MAT DICK.
ATTEST Chairman.
C. F. YoUNKIN, County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-12
MARKET LETTER.
Killers are worrled-s.llers Pleased.

Kansas City, Jan. S.-The first
week oil The new year was very salts
factory to cattle sellers, but broueh i
walls OF displeasure from killers. The
market was stronh all week, ulo.ioe
~ TO rs higher on The week for all
kinds, and prices ruling ale abou,
one dollar higher than a year ago.
Fec cattle are st ling at money max.
ing prices to feeders. which is all that
any one can ask. ard the lack Of
quality is what is oryirg The killers.
The tendency is 10 market stu a.
early as possible all over the fielo,
and flushed cattle are going 10 be
scarce. The best here today sold
at $40; bulk Of steers. $500 10
100. Severe winter weather is
causing railroads TO hesitate about
accepting orders for cars, a fact that
held receipts down today. The run
here is 5000 head, and Chicago has
only one half as many cattle today as
were counted on at the end of last
week. The market is 10 to Is high.
er here today on steers, and slrorg 10
l5I higher on other killing cattle
Native COWS sell up 10 S.. IS and bulls
to 1925; vealS $500. Oil meal cat
tie sold at $685. 10 $500 Der, today,
the best price paid for them this sea.
Son. Light steers from Shawnee,
Oklahoma, sold at $40. Protracted
zero weather, with heavy snow, is
causing uneasiness among catllemen,
and predictions are made that con-
siderable stuff will be run to market
Immediately from districts where feed
is short. In that event, slockers and
feeders will sell ,wer. They are no
better than steady today, at $500 to
$5.75; few fleshy feeders at Sc DOL
to 1926.
The hog market is a nervous affair.
ten cent changes beirg The rule from
day to day for The last ten days. 1t
is 10 higher today, following couple
oil similar market last week, and top,
got up to Sc. As today; bulk of sales
$500 to S642. The run was est.
mated at 5000 for today, but onl,
5000 got in, hence strong finish.
The expected shortage Of hogs has
not developed as yet, local receipts
last week running 90 900 more than
sane week last year, and rec, ipts at
The five western markets for the week |
aeeregalirg $4,000. as compared
with 2S1 QUO same week last year.
Sheep and lambs advanced rs 10
30 last week, and are up again TO-DAY,
10 10 rs. Colorado stuff started to
market last week, and the first from
hat section arrived today. Monte
Vista lambs selling at $3.50 and ewes
1t S4.lO. Some K dnsas lambs brought
$500, which was the top; some Colo.
ado ewes brought s414. Wethers
Ire worth up to $3.50 and yearlings
$3.50. Good feeders sold Friday at
$50. Run is 800 here today. {