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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
DRoUTH MAKES BIG CORN LOSS
FeedraI Report Shows Reduction Of
300 Million Bushels.

Washington, Aug "a loss OF 30O,-
100000 bushels of corn, the nations
greatest farm crop, has resulted from
the great damage wrought by drought
and other conditions since July !, the
governments agricultural experts es-
timated today in their August crop re-
port. A total production of 2,672000,-
600 bushels of corn was predicted.
This is ASP million bushels less than
last years crop.
The general condition Of corn was
placed at 1853 per cent OF a normal
compared with S6.9 on July l. KANSAS
was hit hardest, the condition there
having been reduced from 81 per cent
in July to 80 per cent on August l.
Oklahoma came next with condi7
ton of Al against 81 in July, and
Nebraska reported 67 against 81 July
! These three states have almost 10
per cent of the total area planted to
corn this year.
A bright spot in the monthly grain
report, however, was the preliminary
STATISTICS showing production OF OIL
100000 bushels of winter wheat. This
is the greatest harvest of wheat ever
gathered in the United States, exceed
ing the record crop of 1902 by 10000
900 bushels. Todays figures exceed
ed by $4,000, 1000 bushels the estimate
made by the department in July wheat,
too, was given an increased estimate
of production, it being fifteen million
bushels more than the July estimate,
the total being placed at 233,0O0,0Oo
bushels With the bumper winter
wheat crop and fairly good spring
wheat production the total harvest
of all wheat is estimated at 744.000,000
bushels. A crop this size would place
the years production second only to
the record crop of 1901 VIXEN 74S,000,-
900 bushels were produced.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
COCA COLA HABIT. A GHOST.

We have all heard Of ghosts, but none
Of US have ever seen one. It's the same
way with coca cola "Aends;" you can
hear about them but you might search
for them until doom's day and you
would never find one. Physicians VINO
have treated hundreds Of thousands OF
drug-habit cases, including opium, NOR
phine, cocaine, alcohol, etc., say that
they have never seen case where tho
use of Coca Cola has SO fastened itself
upon the individual as to constitute a
habit in the true sense Of the word. Al
though millions of glasses Of Coca-Ceia
are drunk every year, no Coca-Coia
fends have ever made themselves Wis
ible at the doors Of the sanitariums for
the treatment of drug habits.
The Coca Cola habit is analogous to
the beefsteak habit and to the straw
berry habit and the ice cream habit.
People drink Coca-Cola first because
they see 1t advertised and thereafter
because 1t tastes good and refreshes
their minds and bodies. They drink 1t
when they can get 1t and contentedly
10 without 1t when they can't get 1t.
II you had ever Witnessed the rawlings
of real drug aend when deprived OF
his drug, II you had ever observed the
agony he suffers, you would never
again be go unfair as to mention Coca
Cola in the same breath with the
"habit-forming" drugs.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Made paddv easp.

A certain small Chicago laddie is
quick-witted as initiative, and SO given
to considering himself as quite an
adult in comparison with his baby
brother, that he now and then talks
and acts in a manner that might by
the uncomprehending be judged i'm
pertinent. Not long since at the fam
lily table the boy attempted to relate
a recent experience. His father, who
was talking, paid no attention, and
the child's anger got the better Of
his pohteness. Raising his voice
shrilly and speaking with an absurdly
unconscious resemblance to his IA
TIERS tone and manner under similar
circumstances, he demanded.
Papa, will you kindly close your
little trap for Just one moment while
get In a world"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
sneolal HospltaIa Needed.

The National Association for the
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
estimates that there are over mil
lion consumptives in the United
States, of whom probably at least one
third are unable to provide for them
selves the necessary treatment at
home. Most of these cases are men,
ace to the health OF their families and
associates. and should be in special
hospitals. At the present time. how
ever, even If every case were known,
1t would not be possible to provide ac-
commodations for more than one In
eight or ten. The removal of these
foci of infection demands more and
better hospital and sanatorium pro-
vision.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
slIqhtly Accelerated.

Mandre de Fouquieres, the celebrat-
ed Partisan cotillon leader, talked to
group of reporters, before his de-
parture for France, about the Ameri-
can woman.
1T is q mistake to suppose that
the question of money plays an i'm
portant part in American marriages"
said M. de Fouquieres. "The love
match is not rare Indeed. 1t is much
more common here than with u.s."
Smiling, the Frenchman added:
II believe there are few American
girls who would answer as the candid
New York debutante did when asked
II che was marrying for pure love.
Pure loye? said the debutante,
with a roquish smile. well, not alto
gether. Pure love, adulterated with
little money"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
COULD POINT TO ONE VIRTUE
Husbands Comparison of Wlfe's ciga-
rette With Himself Gave Her
Opportunity for "Shot."


President A. Lawrence Lowell Of
Harvard said at dinner in his honor
in Chicago:
Early marriages are the best. 1t
is neither good for the man nor for
the community that he should wait
until he is twenty.eight years old be-
fore marrying"
President Lowell paused a moment
and then. smiling, he continued:
Another trouble about late mar
riages Is that the mans habits-his
bad habits-are formed, and it's hard
to break him of them. You know,
perhaps, the story of the cigarette?
"a man Of the old-fashioned manly
man' type-the soft, full-stomached
type that drinks too much, belongs
to too many lodges, and must be su'
perior to woman in everything-this
man took umbrage over his wife's
cigarette, the one modest cigarette
that she took after dinner, though he
Of course, smoked like a chimney all
day long. And so he said one even
ing:
81 believe you think more Of that
nasty, poisonous cigarette than you dc
of me. your husband
well, dear his wife replied, smil
ing and blowing cloud, I can keel
my cigarette, you know, from goini
out"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
ECZEMA ON ENTIRE SCALP

r. F. D. No. 2, Sunfeld, Mich.-T
was troubled with eczema. 1t began
with a sore on the top Of the scalp,
broke out as pimple and grew larger
until it was a large red spot with a
crust or scab over 1t. This became
larger finally covering the entire scalp
and spread to different parts Of the
body, the limbs and back and in the
ears. These sores grew larger grad
ually until some were as large as a
quarter of a dollar. They would itch
and II scratched they would bleed and
smart. The clothing would irritate
them at night when 1t was being re-
moved causing them to itch and smart
80 l could not sleep. A watery fluid
would run from them. My scalp be-
came covered with a scale and when
the hair was raised up 1t would raise
this scale; the hair was coming out
terribly.
Il treated about six months and got
no relief and after using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment with two applica-
lions we could notice great differ
ence. 1t began to get better right
away. In a months time was COM
pletely cured" (Signed) Mrs. Bertha
Underwood, Jan. 3, 1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 92-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Mr.. HuERTA DOESN'T UNDER
STAND, SECRETARY RRY-
AN SAYS.
WOULDN'T Be 50 COOL TOWARD LIND
Embassy Hastens to Explain His Mis-
sion-No Statement Made as to Why
Envoy Was Sent, SO Mr.. Huerts
Must Be calp.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Tension over
the Mexican situation was conspicuous
throughout today in official circles.
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan in an early conference, discuss
ed the message from Manuel CARA
Adalpe, actcing minister of foreign al
fairs, stating formally on behalf OF
President Huerta that unless John
Lind, personal representative OF Presl-
dent Wilson, en- route to the Mexican
capital, bore credentials recognizing
the Huerta government, his presence
in Mexico would be undesirable.
Later the American embassy at Mex
leo City, through Nelson o'Shaugh-
messy, chacrge d'affaires, was instruct
ed to explain to the acting minister
of foreign affairs that the condition
on which his statement must nave
been based, could not have come from
the state department here, as no Of
fetal declaration of Mr.. Lind's pur-
poses in visiting Mexico had been
made.
Mr.. Bryan also issued the following
tatenent:
"The statement of the Mexican for
eign office was based on misrepre-
sensations for which this government
is not RESPONSIBLE. In sending Mr..
Lind as advisor to the embassy, the
president is entirely within his rights,
ard this department will not assume
that his going will be regarded as I'M
conditional when the character of his
mission is understood"
It was also announced by Secretary
Bryan that Mr.. Lind would not arrive
at Vera Cruz before Saturday even
ing.
Administration officials take the po-
sitjon that objections to Mr.. Lind's
presence in Mexico are unfounded, as
| the general public is not acquainted
with the proposals which he carried
nor the method by which he intended
10 submit them.
On Mr.. Lind's arrival these propos-
ais will be made public in Mexico City
and Washington simultaneously, and
transmitted here to all the foreign gov
ernments represented in the United
States. Further emphasis was laid by
administration officials upon the point
that Mr.. Lind as advisor to the Ameri-
can embassy, would occupy no unpre-
cedented position; that other embas-
sizes and legations had their counsel
lors and attaches.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Vuonor.ant "a NNothera
Mandy,s Gentle Little Hint.

Mandy" said her mistress. that
beau OF yours shouldn't wear white
clothes. He is so black 1t makes him
appear all the blacker. Why don't
you give him hint?"
Lord, Miss Sally, you know some
thin"," said Mandy, with animation.
81 don't give him er hint, but he jes
natterly amt got sense ernuff ter take
It."
Perhaps you didn't make it strong
enough.
Nom, thet's right, maybe didn't.
| jes looks at him right hard, an !
says; Niger, you sho do look like
black snake crawlin' out O. cream,
you do!'-thets whut says ter him,
Miss Sally"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Alas. That Poor Eaql

'Waiter!" From the table by the
window the voice of an elderly gentle
man rose in accents wrathful. Walt
er!"
yes, sir" replied the much ha-
raised one, Fastening forward.
The elderly gentleman, overcome
by his emotions, made several vain
efforts at articulate utterances. Then:
Take this egg away!" he roared.
take it away!"
Eyes, SIR" said the waiter obliging-
ly, as he glanced wistfully at the Of
tending article. "And-and what shall
do with it. sir?"
DO with it," The outraged Gus
toner rose menacingly from his chair
do with it?" he beloved fiercely
why, wiring its neck!"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
PANTRY CLEANED
A Way Some People Have.
A doctor said:

Before marriage my wife observed
IN summer and country homes, coming
in touch with families Of varied means,
culture, tastes and discriminating ten
denotes, that the families using Pos
tum seemed to average better than
those using coffee.
When we were married two years
ago, Postum was among our first order
of groceries. We also put in some tea
and coffee for guests, but after both
had stood around the pantry about
year untouched, they were thrown
away, and Postum used only.
up to the age Of 20 had been &C
eustomed to drink coffee as a routine
habit and suffered constantly from in
digestion and all itB relative disorders.
Since using Postum all the old COM
plants have completely left me and
sometimes wonder II ever had them"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for booklet, The
Road to WelIville,"
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Unjust be boiled).
Instant Postum doesn't require boil
ing but is prepared instantly by stir
ring level teaspoonful in an ordinary
cup Of hot water, which makes 1t right
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in a
heaping spoonful and temper It with q
large supply Of cream.
Experiment until you know the
amount that pleases your palate and
have it served that way in the future.
There's q Reason" for Postum.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Square Meal.

Jones, who is somewhat of a phi
lanthropist, went to his favorite res
taurant at noon for lunch.
Say" he began, addressing the
manager, "a poor fellow came to me
this morning asking for food. as he
said he was starving. | gave him
my card and sent him to your res
taurant and told him to get a good,
square meal and / would pay for 1t.
How much is the bill?"
"Fffty-five cents, sir"
What did the poor man have?"
Mine beers and a cigar"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
TOO HAsTY IN HIS ACTION
Senator Root Finds Lesson for States
man In Good Story of the Green
Sailor.

Senator Root, at a luncheon in
Washington, said, apropos Of new
move against the trusts:
II hope that we shan't 60 after all
our big, successful business too
hastily, too ignorantly. / hope that
business success won't be treated like
the old man in the story.
There's a story about ship. A
sailor fell overheard from his ship
and the captain shouted to a green
hand:
Throw buoy over!'
But the sailor wasn't rescued. He
drowned. After all hope Of rescue
was gone, the captain. reviewing the
efforts that had been made, said to
the green hand:
Ibid you throw that bouy over
when told your
"'No, SIR said the green hand. I
couldn't find boy, SO l threw an old
man over"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
oblIalna Her.

The sweet young thing was being
shown through the Baldwin locomo-
tive works.
What is that thlng?" she asked,
pointing with her dainty parasol.
THAT" said the guide, lis an en-
CINE boiler"
She was an up-todate young lady
and at once became Interested "And
why do they boil engines2" she in
quired again.
ITO make the engine tender" pc.
litely replied the resourceful guide
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Quite superfIuous.

Mrs. Ellsworth had new colored
maid. One morning, as the maid came
down stairs, the mistress said:
Emma. did you knock at Miss
Flora's door when l sent you up with
her breakfast"
mo. ma'am," replied the maid, with
preternatural gravity. What was de
use OBJ a.knockin' at her do when |
knowed TO sure she was in dar?"-
New York Evening Post.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
What They Told Her.

A group of old ladies was talking
and knitting. Each one was telling
how much or how little she weighed
at birth.
One said: well l weighed just
three and a half pounds"
The others gasped and one of them
asked: And did we live?"
She answered: They say did and
done we'll"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Con Is Chased By MOB.

Dodge City, Aug. "a fist fight
with prisoner in police court. an at
tack upon another prisoner and near
mob violence were some of the stirring
features of the last day of B. L. Mil
ton on the Dodge City police force. The
trouble was followed by the action Of
Mayor Bell in relieving the officer Of
his star and escorting him to the San
ia Fe depot while he protected him
from a mob bent on doing him vio-
lence. Milton has been ON the force
only few weeks. He came here from
Wichita.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Thouahtful papa.

Il don't think your father feels very
kindly toward me-" said Mr. Staylate.
You misjudge him. The morning
after you called on me he seemed
quite worried for fear had not proper
courtesy"
Indeed! What did he say?"
"He asked me how / could be SO
rude as to let you go away without
your breakfast"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Trouble Easily Got over.

Zeuxis, the celebrated artist, Of an
cient Greece, had painted the cherries
so true to life that the birds came
and pecked at them.
OF course, the rich pork packer who
had paid $500.0o0 for the canvas
couldn't stand for that.
Paint in a scarecrow!" he COM
manded, with apair of one accustomed
to meet emergencies.-Puck.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

The Last Arrival-Oi thought this
was to be progressive party, Ma
loney?
Card Party Host-So ut is, Moike.
The Last Arrival .(witheringly)-
Thin phwat's that black Republican
av a Casey doing here?-Puck
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Irritating Skin Troubles,

30 prevalent in summer. such as
hives, poison oak, chafing. sunburn,
eczema, etc.. are quickly relieved when
Tyrees Antiseptic Powder is used.
25c. at druggists or sample sent free
by ]. S. Tyree, Washington, D. C.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
FIouratlveIy SPEAKING.

Father" said little Herbert, why
doesn't mother travel with the cir
cus?"
What could she do in circus?"
She might be the strong woman. !
heard her tellin' grandma, this morn
ing, that she could wind you around
her little finger"-Judge.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

She Had Such a Dreadful Accident.
An Emporia girl met a friend the
other day and said, why weren't
you at the party last night?" The
friend replied, "Oh, had dreadful
accident. l sat on the lawn and a
mosquito bit me, and could not get
my new skirt on over the bite"
Kansas City Star.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
More Latitude.

Say, Pete, why don't you leave
your church and join miner
What would be the advantage in
that?"
Il can swear all durn please, and
you can't
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
lust Like All the Rest.

But, DOCTOR" she said, 81 want to
raise my baby with all the modern
improvements"
Il don't see a single modern i'm
provement about him." the prosaic
old man replied.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Mators pIsplace Handcarn.

Motor cars for laborers have almost
entirely displaced handcars on rail-
roads. They are economical because
they deliver the men at the place Of
operation In good condition.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Too Much, Ball.

"Why did you move away from
Chicago?"
THE doctor advised my husband to
move to some town with only one
team to worry about"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Showed Little Abrasion.

Measurements of ball bearings on
the axles of New Jersey trolley car
that has travelled about 10000 miles
In four years showed that they had re-
sisted abrasion almost perfectly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
canarles Warn of Danoer.

Canary birds are now part Of the
equipment of very well regulated
mines. If the atmosphere is question
able the birds are carried into it, and
they show signs of it's effects at once.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Pay Roll Wit.

Small Boy (crouched up over big
book)-Mother, what are the "WageL
of Sin?'
Suffragist Mother-Anything under
So a week, my son.-Life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Its Nature.

would you put any reliance on an
opinion that it is healthy to eat
candy?
well, ii may not be true opinion,
but it is certainly candied one"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
No Compliment.

She-Did she know you?
He-No; she said she couldn't re-
member my face.
Some people are lucky!"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Too Much Akin.

Aren't you afraid of getting caught
in a sea puss?"
ooh, no; I'm going out in cat
boat"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Her Last Chance,

"She was married at high noon"
Eyes, and everybody Eaid 1t was
high time"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Not Dissipated.

Customer-Have you smoked beef
Clerk-No, ma'am, nothing worse
than cigarettes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Small instrument.

Small In6trument.
~ understand Dobble is a musician"
eyes, in small way"
"How Is that?"
"He plays the piccolo."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Certain Fate.

81 am going to get on the stage
by hook or by crook"
ooh, you'll get the hook on 1t all
right"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Mean One.

Cholly-The doctor said I was
threatened with brain fever.
Polly-What a jollier he must be-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
One Definition.

Pop, what's a sure tip?"
ut is something, my son, you are
sure to lose money on"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Goinu Away.

"You seem sad. Family going
away for the SUMMER"
mo; the cook"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

It's when riches take unto them
selves wings that they feather other
peoples nests.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

No cat can be fooled into watching
the wrong mouse hole.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhammA'
Gon, allays pain, cures wind collie ,25c bottleA6
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

Love may make the world go round,
but sometimes 1t takes marriages to
square It.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21
Not Addicted

'Ts there unanimity in your club?"
Nav; nobody don't drink that
brand"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

Always full quality value in LEWIS
Single Binder. That is why the smoker
wants it. Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-21

The going is always good on a to-
boggan slide.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-27
A NOTRE DAME LADY's APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers of rheuma-
tism. whether muscular or of the
joints, sciatica, lumbagos. backachC.
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains to write TO her for HON"
treatment which has repeatedly
cured all OF these tortures. She feels
it her duty to send it to all sufferers
FREE. You cure yourself at home
rs thousands will testify-n0 change
of climate being necessary. This
simple discovery banishes uric acid
from the blood. looscns the stiffcned
joints, purifies the blood and bright
ems the eyes, giving elasticity and
tone to the whole system. II the
above interests you. for proof ad-
dress Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box r, Notrc
Dame, Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-27

This is the story which came from
London with the announcement Of
The birth of 4 baby boy to the Ouch
css of RONburghe. who was Miss May
Wilson Goelet. with fortune OF
about 100000. 900. when she married
the duke in 1903:
In announcing the birth of an heir
to-day the Duke of RoXburghG ad-
mittcd that his wife had practisCd =
form of cugcnics and said that they
both attributed the sex of the new
born infant to this fact.
Desiring Il male heir to the duke
dom. the duchess went to Vienna III
1909 and there consulted DR.. Leopold
Srhenck, a noted scientist who is 4
world-famous authority on cmbry-
ology. He is connected with the Uni
ycrsity of Vienna and has given much
study to the prenatal determination
Of sex.
DR.. Schcnck advised the duchess
and she followed his instructions.
The principal thing that he told her
TO do in order to insure a male child
was to avoid all food containing SuS-
ar. She did so. according to TIL"
duke. and bore 4 son.