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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
Good Object Lesson.

The pupils of a Cleveland (Ohio)
school have taken part in dramatic
sketch before the moving picture
camera, and their youthful figures and
the lesson they teach will soon be
known throughout the land. For 1t ia
lesson that they are teaching-the
lesson of the importance Of the care
OF the teeth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
sWIse-Aere."

Wise-acre" has its origin In Ben
Jonson's retort to a countryman who
boasted interminably of his acres, till
Ben said. What signify to US your
dirt and your clods? Where you have
an acre of land I have ten acres of
wit" The countryman retorted by
calling Ben Good Mr. Wiseacre."
This Is good story, but perhaps the
term wfseacre comes from the corrup-
ton OF the German. weissager. wise
sayer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
OBITUARY..

Franklin Perry Clark vas born near
Carrolton, ILL.,, December 4, 1882,
died February p, 1913, at his late
home north of Ellis. He was married
to Miss Matte Wood, August Is,
1864. to this union were born six
children: Rose Horton, VIM. Clark,
Mrs j. F. Candy of Dinuba, Calf,
Mrs w. L. Graham of Porterville,
Calf, John II. Clark and Frank G.
Clark.
In 1880 he united with the First
Baptist church at Bots De Arc, Ill,
later he united by letter with the
First Baptist church at Ellis, where
he was member at the time of his
death.
Mr.. Clark was one of the pioneer
settlers of Trego, coming to Kansas
from Illinois in 1887.
He was kind and loving father, a
good neighbor and will be greatly
missed by his many friends.
He leaves an aged wife, six children,
thirteen grand children and two
great grand children TO mourn his
loss. Xxx
]. G. Hixson shipped car of hogs
Tuesday.
Mrs Ida Pierson moved into the
Roy Marshall property the first of the
week
r. HI. Burs and family of Topeka,
are expected here about the 18th of
the month.
J. G. Hixson sold, 200 head cattle
and four head of mules to Mr.. Terrell
of Grainfield last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Kirkendall enjot-
ed visit from their son and family
of Sharon Springs, this week.
Chas. Steele has rented the Sam
Parks farm on the Saline and moved
his family there the first of the week.
Henry Burns and family of Route
departed the middle of the week
for Colorado, where they will reside
in the future.
Peterson, the horse buyer, had bad
luck west of here which made him
cancel his date here Tuesday after
noon. He will be back in about two
weeks.
f. E. league was down from
Collyer Thursday afternoon to con-
suit the doctor as he is suffering from
very severe cold. He made us a
pleasant call.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Johnson of
Longmont, Col, are pleasantly locat-
ed on their old home on Big Creek,
which they left number of years
ago. We welcome this good family
back to Trego county.
Last Thursday morning while Mr..
and Mrs. G. L.. Hartman were on
their way to Phillipsburg by auto
they met with an accident which
might have resulted in much more
serious injury than it did The front
wheel came off when they were about
ten miles from town throwing Mrs.
Hartman out. She received badly
sprained shoulder. Mr.. Hardman
managed to stay in the car SO receiv-
ed no Injuries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
sIaekenina Aluminium.

To blacken aluminium alloys, states
the Electrical Review, immense the ar
ttcle in a boiling hot solution of caus-
tic soda OF 80 per cent. strength for n
few seconds; wash on the excess of
caustic, dry in savdust and polish
with . plumbagoed brush.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
Remained Long Under Water.

The Paris swimming-master. PouIf-
quen, accomplished remarkable feat
recently by remaining six minutes
twenty seconds under water. His pre-
vious best performance was four min
utes thirty-one seconds. M Pouli-
quen seemed quite fresh after his ex-
ploit. and in proof of it jumped into
the water again and swan thirty
yards at full speed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
Mark Twain in satiricaI I+umoe,

Even the cleverest and most per.
feet cfrcumstantial evidence Is likely
to be at fault. after all. and therefore
ought to be received with great eau
t1on. said the late Mark Twain.
Take the case of any pencil sharp
ened by any woman. If you have wit
nesses, you will find she did 1t with
q knife; but IL you simply take the
aspect of the pencil. you will say she
did it with her teeth"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
MEANING of Love.

You must first find out the mean
ing of love and then see that you do
what love bids you. but the essential
thing is that you must find out that
meaning for yourself.-Tolstoy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08

Subscribe Tor the w Orld-OldeSt pa
per in the county. adv
Mrs W. s. Courtney, who has been
i'll, is convalescing.
For loans on your farm, call on the
Wa-Keeney State Bank 27t-adv.
F. E. Cathcart of Route i left for
Benton, Mo-, where he will try his
luck.
The W. c. T.U. will meet with
Mrs Mary Morgan, Wednesday.
March II.
Miss Alma Knudson was the recipi-
ent of a postal shower Wednesday it
being her birthday.
Eugene Howat of Route 1 enjoyed
Plainyille, this week
Miss Gladys Riggs, of Banner, is
attending highs chool having enrolled
the first of the week
Carl Owens served lunch at the
Peek sale Wednesday. He said he
served (stake} all day.
relatives and friends at Coliyer and
Quinter the latter part of the week
Attorney Herman Long visited
relatives at Sterling, ILL.,, also attend
portance.
Mrs. w. E. Scott, who visited her
daughter. Mrs. E A Courtney, re-
turned to her home at Oakley the
first of the week.
Good room residence near Wesley
an University in Salina, Kans., to ex-
change for land here. Box 331 Wa
Keeney. Kans.-adv.
The township assessors are abroad
in the land. Look out for them and
have your things listed on piece of
paper thus saving them lots of
trouble
III. p. Novis and family arrived
from Minneapolis, Kans,, the latter
part of last week and are domiciled
in their new home-the w. E. era.
bill property.
The Star Grocery has car of Red
River Seed potatoes at 80 cents per
bushel. Better buy your potatoes
now while they are cheap. They are
going like hot cakes.
w. E. Crabill is spending the week
in Nebraska visiting relatives and at
tending to some business matters.
Grover Hays is acting as clock repair
enduring his absence.
II have been somewhat costive,
but Doan's Regulets give just the
result I desire. They act mildly and
regulate the bowels perfectly. Geo
B. Krause, Altoona, Pa.
w. w. Blanchard received a tele-
gram last Saturday morning announc-
the death of his youngest brother at
Hopkinton, Iowa. He left on the
midnight train to attend the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Melody depart
ed the middle of the week for Parker,
Kans., their new home. We are
sorry to see this good family leave
Graham county but wish them
success in their new location
The High school dedication has
been postponed until Friday, March
18th. The governor will be here on
that date and every man, woman and
child in Trego county is invited to
be present on that day and enjoy the
festivities.
A B. Cooper has leased the Chas.
Fink building and will put in stock
of groceries. He has already ordered
the opening stock and expects to be
ready for business some time next
week. As we understand it he is
not at present calculating on hand
ling anything outside the grocery
line.-Utica Enterprise.
Just to show our readers that the
cow is the most profitable animal in
western Kansas we had ". B. Kelly
figure out how many pounds of butter
fat and what they paid out for same
during the last year. The following
are the figures:
Number of pounds of butter fat
bought in 1912 POST
Average price paid --..... 20
Amount paid to farmers. IS, 42s. OF
The High school pupils moved into
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Mr.. c. A. Till, from Russum,
spent Sunday here. Mr.. Till told
us Of his purchase of the Blair
property, near Russum; but In JEFF
ferson county. Mr.. Blair, 1t will
be remembered, came south three
years ago and purchased the Nc
Corkle place, comprising about
two thousand acres, and improved
1t extensively, employed a manager,
stocked the property with a large
herd of native cows and heifers
and registered herd bulls and
number of good brood mares; but
notwithstanding his investment
here Mr.. Blair preferred to live In
the north and moved back to Chi
cago, hence his sale of his property.
Mr.. Till, when here, had not de-
cided whether he would operate
the property or sell it.-Fayette
Chronicle.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
[Adv]

An enjoyable dance was given
last Friday night at the home Of
Mrs. A. c, Calender by her daugh
ter, Ruth, in honor of her cousin,
Miss Naomi Galbreath of Brook
haven. Between dances salad
course was served.
The guests from a distance were:
Mr.. Chas. Simons, of Fort Worth,
Texas; Mr.. John w. Youngblood,
of Alabama; Miss Linnie Mitchell,
of Blue Mountain; Mr.. James An
derson, of Natchez; Mr. Roy Cos
sage. Mr.. Edgar Sacoath and sis
ter, Madge, of Nashville, Tenn. ;
Mr.. Proby Galhreath, of Brook
haven; Mr.. Willie Morris and sis
ter, Marie. of New Orleans, and
Miss Mary Van Volt Whitefeld, OF
Mobile. -
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!
BACK FROM ENcAMPMENT.
Fourteen Claiborne Boys Went With
Vicksburg Company to Enjoy
Outing.

The fourteen Claiborne boys who
accompanied a Vicksburg company
to the state encampment at Biloxi,
returned last week. They report
having enjoyed the trip greatly.
Notwithstanding several of them
lost clothes and money, which were
stolen from their tents.
Those who went on the trip are
as follows:
A. E. Brown. F. R. Mounger,
w. L. Allen. Jr., 7. T. Bailey,
Jr.. Walter Sorrels. John Hughes,
Will Thaler, w. L. Trevilion, L.
B. Fur, = Valentine. Henry Van,
Jim Wallace, Earl Shannon, Henry
Watson.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
GREAT MASS OF PROOF
Reports of 10000 Cases Of Kidney
Trouble, Some Of them Fort
Gibson Cases

Each of some 5000 newspapers
Of the United States is publishing
from week to week, names of peo-
pie in its particular neighborhood /.
who have used and recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney
backache, weak kidneys, bladder
troubles and urinary disorders.
This mass of proof includes over
|. 40. 900 recommendations. Port Glib.
son is no exception. Here is one
of the Port Gibson cases:
E. Popkius, Church ST., Port
Gibson, Miss says: Pain in my
back was severe and there were
other symptoms of kidney trouble
such as dizzy spells, headaches and
ANNOYANCE from the kidney secre-
tions. | used Doan's Kidney Pills
and was fortunate beyond my ex-
pectations in being promptly ano
permanently cured. / have since
recommended this remedy tC
friends and acquaintances, and al
who have used it speak highly o
its curative powers.
For sale by all dealers. Price 5c
1 cents. Foster-MiIburn Co., Buf-
falo, New York, sole agents for th'
United States.
/ Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
[AdvI
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
md Coarse Pores Always RepuIsive

Have you ever seen so many carless Peo-
pie with sallow, rough faces. wriDkly hol-
low cheeks, also freckle faces. and coarse
pores, walking the streets, in stores, on
street cars, and at social gatherings? They
ought to know that their own friends turn
frem them in disgust.
Freckles, coarse pores. pimples are an
ugly sight in society and in business life.
Refined folks usually avoid meeting those
with such repulsive looks. The very worst
case of freckles, pimples, coarse pores
blackheads, rough grinkled skin, can posi-
tiyely be got rid of with 'YAAK-plumpia
there is beauty in every box. 1t is af@on-
derful product and makes the face SATIN
smooth, plump brilliant and extremely
young-looking. The greatest preparation
in the world for quick results 'YAAK-
plumpia is delicate, harmless, and fasci-
mating to the skin. absolutely free from
dangerous drugs. 1t is purely vegetable
herbs, Oils of Nuts. Lily-bulb Juice, Olive
Oils, Coconut chips, and otter-of Roses,
which gives the face a satin, youthful
glow Apply little at night, and every
morning you will quickly see a quick
change. Just try it and be convinced.
| ,YAAK-plumpia' gives rich pearly white
yelvety skin. and contains special ingred-
tents for what it claims Just ask anybody
who has used it, and you will hear of quick
results, even the first application will a
maze YOU. Get it to-day, and DON delay
If for tomorrow and permit those ugly fea-
lures on your face. You will only be dis
liked by your neighbors and they gossip
about you. YAAK' sells everywhere in
America for ST 90 per box and also for soc
per box, two sizes only. II your facial
| blemishes are of long standing, neglected,
/ II is better that you get the larger size box.
You will surely need it for necessary re-
suits When you open a Jar of 'YAAK-
plumpia the Otter-of- Roses fragrance rises
as dainty and fresh as the real rose bios
| som. Beware Of substitutes, don't listen
to II but demand 'YAAK Ask the drug
gist in town or department Stores, they get
It from the wholesaler. Or else will ship
direct to your address, either size box par
cel-post prepaid, by any of the Chicago
firms. Send your money order to any firm
YOU select, and put tYAAK on your shop.
ping list to-day. There is nothing on the
market can equal il. 'YAAK does moi
give Samples. the ingredients are specia
and costly to prepare.
.YAAK-plumpia is the greatest prepara
ton in the world for beautifYing the Skin
of all ugly facial blemishes towards a vel
vety. plump. youthful appearance.
Sold at
Seigel Cooper & Co.
The Big Fair Store.
The Public Drug Co.
Buck & Rayner Drug Co.
The Economical Drug Co.
Boston Store.
Rothschild' s Big Store.
(Opp. Marshall Field Coz
Local Sales Agent wanted for sole hand
ling of .YAAK-plumpia. For information
write to The YAAK-plumpia Mfg. Co.
Department A. A.. Chicago.
Tadv-8tl
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
Better Paint

Better paint this year if your
property needs IL Mistaken men
have been waiting for paint to
come-down. The cost Of their job
has gonr-up net down; il always
goes up by waiting; never comes
down.
Better paint thar Devoe2 There
isn't any.
Suppose one had waited 20 or 80
years ago for better paint than
Devoe; how long would he have
waited? How long would he still
have to waltz
The price a gallon makes some
difference; yes, but not much;
it's the paint that counts; the quail
ity that counts.
It's the go-far that counts Pro-
lection of property counts more
yet.
Better paint.
DEVOE.
Claiborne Hardware Co. sells It.
EAdv1
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

The afternoon will be devoted to
review for examination.
Above is given an outline for the
work OF the County Institute.
During the morning sessions
teachers will be given methods in
teaching the subjects named, and
In the afternoon the conductor will
give instruction to those who may
be preparing for examinations.
All teachers of the county are
expected to attend, and patrons
are cordially invited to be present.
T. v. RUSH,
Supt. of Ed.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
COUNTY INSTITUTE.
VIII be Held August 75th-7Oth, $3.50
A. M. to 1 p. M. nrs. A. B.
Sanders Conductor.

Monday-Introduction, Reading,
Spelling, Writing.
Tuesday. Arithmetic, History,
civics.
Wednesday--pemonstration Mod
el Grade Work.
g:4s-1sl Grade Reading and
Spelling, MIS-. ]. n BrasheaF
eas-a and Grade = Mum b e r
Work, Language
o:4s-srd Grade Beginning A.
rIthmetic Proper.
ro:rs-4th Grade = Beginning
Parsing and Analysis.
Io:45-Recess.
rr:oo-sth Grade-Reading and
Geography.
1r:3o-6th Grade Agriculture
and Physiology, Miss Mary Mass
on.
ra:oO-7th Grade COMPOUND
Numbers. History
ra.so-sth Grade Parsing ant
Diagramlng. Miss Lou Moore.
Thursday Grammar, Geoera
ply. Physiology.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
RemarkbIe cure Of Dysentery

IT was attacked with dysentery
about July 18th, and used the
DOCTORS medicine and other RENE
dies with no relief, only getting
worse all the time. / was unable
to do anything and my weight
dropped from I45 to IFS pounds.
I suffered for about two months
when l was advised to use Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. l used Two bottles
of it and it gave me permanent
relief" writes R. w. Hill of Snow
Hill, N. c. For sale by all deal
ers.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
A. M. ADDISON,


The Reveille is equipped to sup
ply pretty Autographed labels for
Gamers. Vegetable and fruit Ia
bells of all kinds, with your name
and address printed on them
Label your cans; they will be much
neater in appearance aud sell much
more readily.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years Nov
Well,

Seems long time to endure the
awful burning. itching, smarting
skin-disease known as "tetter' -
another name for Eczema. Seems
good to realize, also that DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment has proven
a perfect cure.
Mrs. D. L. Kenney writes:-"l |
cannot sufficiently express my
thanks 10 you for your DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment. 1t has
cured my tetter, which has troub-
led me for over fifty years" All
druggists, or by mail, soc. Pfeiffer
Chemical Co., ST. Louis, Mo-, and
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Farmers as a rule have a mis-.
taken idea about marketing perish
able products. Nearly all of them
come to town on Saturday, con
sequently the market is glutted on
that day. while on other week days
products are scarce. Besides,
fruits for canning and preserving
are not wanted on Saturday by
housewives. Last Saturday. for
instance, the town was flooded with
melons, and since then but few
are seen on the streets,
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Rev. II. Stubenvoll, of Allison,
Ia. In praislng DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for constipation writes:
-"Dr. Kings New Life Pills are
such perfect pills no home should
be without them" No better reg
ulator for the liver and bowels.
Every pill guaranteed. Try them.
Price CSC at J. A. Shreve's Drug
Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
ExeeutOr,s Notice to Creditors

Letters testamentary upon the
estate of Elizabeth T. Hopes were
granted to the undersigned upon
the 4th day of August, A D 1913,
by the Chancery Court Of Clai
borne County. Mississippi. All
persons having claims against said
estate are required 10 have the
same probated and registered by
the clerk Of said Court within one
wear. A failure to probate and
register for one year, will bar the
claim. ELVYN P. HOOPES.
Executor.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Every farmer with as many as a
dozen head OF cattle needs a silo.
The long headed fellows are pro-
viding themselves with these great
est of all preservers of succulent
winter feed.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

A man was heard to say recent.
ly that when the weevil first came
to Claiborne he began to agitate
dairying, hog raising and diversity
cation. Some of his neighbors
made sport of him. He says that
while it is of no satisfaction to him
it is nevertheless true that all OF
those who iested with him because
of his views are practically out OF
business now.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

About three weeks ago farmer
was heard to say that he had "laid
by" his cotton. He certainly does
not expect to find enough at gath
ering time to justify him in going
TO the field.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

In the eastern portion of the
county the corn crop is very poor,
as a whole, due to the drought
which was only broken by rain last
week.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

The Illinois corn crop is almost
a failure because of the intense
heat, where the temperature has
ranged as high as III degrees. 1t
is estimated that the damage done
amounts to fully SI,25o, 900.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

REWARD-A Port Gibson citi-
zen will pay $a5 reward for the ar,
rest and conviction of any person
killing quail 10 violation of law.
This reward is payable at the Rev.
ellie Office.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

A we'll known cattle dealer says
that the grade OF cattle in Clai-
borne county is being improved
wonderfully. There are many reg
istered males OF the beef type.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Close to two tons of crimson
clover seed will be planted in the
neighborhood of Port Gibson this
fall. Every farmer in the county
should plant some crimson clover.
Not only will it double a corn
yield in one year, out it makes the
ground loose and easy to cultl-
Vate.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

The prospects for cotton crop
are very good at this time, but,
even with a good season from
this time on, we cannot expect
even a fair yield unless weekly
cultivation is practiced. It has
been throughly demonstrated that
as soon as cotton ceases to put on
squares the weevil begins attacking
the bolls aud but few are lett to
open.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Last week L. S. Pearson and
Bruce McCaa sold $50 head of
cattle to Taylor & Bunting, real
izing good profit.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07

Prescription No. 666 isprepared especially
Tor MALARIA or cHlLLS g. FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
feturn. Il acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not eripe or sicken. 25c
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
Notice

People from the country, send
me your laundry by parcel post.
l will pay charges one way on soc
up to 81; both ways on ST and
over. Send cash with work and
some collection charges. Good
work and prompt service.
CHAS. M. HOWARD.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
$4,000
to the woman who sends us the
best name for our new South
ern Magazine

Five Of the most prominent women in
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bama, Mississippi and Georgia will be the
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This magazine will be woman's maga-
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The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
Woman's Publishing Company
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NorE-The publishers of this magazine
have for twenty years published one OF the
best known and most successful trade
journals in the South-the Merchant and
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The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
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For further particulars and interesting
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The Port Gibson reveille., 1913-08-07
cal for coIored Trustess.


The trustees of the colored
schools OF Claiborne county are
hereby requested to meet the third
Saturday in August at the court
house at II o'clock to adopt plans
for raising money to make pay
ment on the school pavilion. Trus-
tees interested 10 the work will not
fail to be president.
A. M. ADDISON,
Pres. Teachers Association.
T. v. RUSH,
Supt. of Education.