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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21
Collyer

Nice weather after the storm
VIM. Cox from Voda spent a
few minutes in this burg Wednes-
day.
Two wolf hunts took place
Tuesday in which seven chicken
thieves were killed.
Several wolf hunts have been
planned for the near future; two
north and one south.
A. S. Richardson from Pratt,
Kans.. came in for a few days
stay to look after his interests.
Quite a number are taking an
interestest in the Collyer trav-
cling library There is certainly
a lot of good reading for so small
a price
Mrs. G.. H. King is back from
Las Animas, Colo, where she
and the late Mr.. King lived for
some time for the benefit of Mr..
Kings health.
]. II. Deatrich was chos en-
delegate for the Farmers Union
here to the State Convention at
Hays. ]. FL. left Tuesday night.
Convention opened Wednesday.
February Is.
Basket ball is all the go here
now. Wednesday night at Quin-
ter two games were played: Col
lyer vs.. Quinter and Collyer VS..
Morland. As we write this we
have not heard the results
The Christian En- deavor Soci-
ETY. held their regular business
meeting and social at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs L. E. Steigle-
man last Friday night: quite a
crowd was present and all report
a very pleasant evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21

Snow almost all gone.
The cold weather caused the
wheat to put on quite brown
coat.
Those people that waited last
week for better ice have lost out
again.
The roads are getting real
good again this nice sunshiny
weather.
Frank Dite and sister and VIM.
LaShell visited at Frank Cross
Sunday afternoon.
w. F. King had a bunch of
horses for sale in Ellis last Satur
day. We did not learn how many
he sold.
Adam Sauer had the misfor-
tune to fall out of his wagon one
day last week breaking one bone
of his wrist.
The Valentine Social at Fair
view last Saturday night was
well attended and all report a
very enjoyable time.
Fairview local held an open
meeting over near Mr.. Christen-
sons on Wednesday night of last
week and took in six new mem
-berS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21
Guard Your Children
Against Bowel Trouble

Many children at an early age
become constipated, and frequently
serious consequences result Not
being able to realize his own con-
dition, chi1d's bowels should be
constantly watched, and a gentle
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are
especially well adapted to women
and children. The Sisters of
Christian Charity. SCI Charles St,
Luzerne, Pa, who attend many
cases of sickness say of them:
Some time ago we began using Dr.
Miles Laxative Tablets and find that
we like them very much Their action
is excellent and we are grateful for
having been made acquainted with
them. We haze had good results in
every case and the Sisters are very
much pleased
The form and flavor of any medi-
cine is very important, no matter
who is to take it The taste and
appearance are especially important
when children are concerned. All
parents know how hard it is to give
the average child medicine" even
though the taste is partially dis
guised. In Using DR.. Miles Lax
alive Tablets, however, this diff
Guilty is overcome. The shape of
The IdDiCiS, lHSlI appearance anu
candy-like taste at once appeal to
any child, with the result that they
are taken without objection.
The rich chocolate flavor and
absence of other taste, make DR..
Miles Laxative Tablets the ideal
remedy for children.
If the first box fails to benefit,
the price is returned. Ask your
druggist. A box of rs doses costs
only rs cents. Never sold in bulk.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21
South Trego


(Received too late for last week.
Mrs. John Olson spent Sunday
with Mrs. Jas Benisch.
Mrs. K. w. Rogers is reported
to be up and around again.
Some cold weather after the
grounding saw his shadow.
Last Friday was quite a cold
day, no school was held nor mail
carrier going.
Steve Kite of Ogallah made a
visit to his brother Tom Kite and
family Tuesday.
Albert Lawson and Herman
Hoffman made a business trip to
Ellis Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs Pete Schneidel
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
A. r. Mckinley.
Theodore Deitz, George Define:
and Fred Deitz called ON James
Benisch Wednesday.
David Defines and daughter o.
Barton county are visiting Mr.
Defines parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas BeniscE
spent Tuesday evening with NJ :
and Mrs. John Olson.
Theodore Deitz arrived home
from Russell where he has been
working for the past month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Day CIPHER call
ed on his parents last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. CIPHER.
Theodore Whistler made a trip
to Wa-Keeney for a load of cotton
cake for John Olson Monday.
Jas Benisch returned from
Wilson Monday night after
spending a week with relatives
and friends.
Solomon Defines returned from
Russell last week where he has
been working at the carpenter
trade for some time.
Everybody busy putting ur
ice last week.
w. B. CIPHER made business
trip to Ogallah Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Solemn
called on Schneider's Saturday
John Olson and Tom Kite
made a flying trip to the county
seat Friday.
Mrs. J. J. Michalis left fo1
Russell Saturday for a two
weeks visit.
The toll line. from Wa-Keeney
to Ransom was out of order the
past few days.
Born, to Mrs. and Mr.. Viii
Schneider, Friday, February ID
daughter. The mother an6
babe are doing fine. but da(
steps higher than blind horse
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21
CORRESPOND
Riverside Doin's.
by A. Henry Dubb.J

(Received too late for last week :,
Chas Turner lost horse last
week with spasmodic collie.
Fred Zahn and wife visited
Sunday at Mrs. Belle Nelson's.
John Fl. Defines hauled two
loads of corn from Ellis recently
jill. Defines had relations near
Wa-Keeney visiting him last
week.
Thomas Watson went to Ogal-
lab Tuesday after load of coal
and mill feed.
Some very good skating was
enjoyed by some of the boys Sat
urday and Sunday.
VERNE Turner and Miss Mel
lie Brassell called last Sunday
at Estow Joseph's.
We wonder when Bud Bras
sell is going down on the Smoky
again to play cards?
S. D. Wyman and wife of
Brownell visited at Frank Stull's
a couple of days last week.
Riverside school had one schol-
ar in attendance last Friday
while Miss Joy at "a had no
school at all.
Will LaSheH and VERNE Tur-
ner drove to Ellis Wednesday
From there VERNE intends to go
to Miltonvale, Kans., for a visit
with relatives.
Ralph Mckenzie came home
Tuesday from Woodland, Idaho.
Doodle" went to Canada last
summer and from there to da-
no; but he says there is no place
like old Trego county for him.
The mem bers of Fairview Far
mers' Union will gave a Valen-
tine social at the Fairview school
house Saturday night A lively
time is promised and every body
cordially invited.
Owing to the storm last Fri
day the Riverside basket bal
team didn't go to Ellis to play
the team at that place as sched
uled. We hope they will arrange
the game again in the near flu
| ture.
The new barn just completed
and the silo which was built las
fall adds much to the appearance
of the Altman farm. We under
stand they have decided to name
their ranch "Springdale Stool
Farm"
Last Thursday night and Fri
day mornidg gave US a touch O.
real winter weather. We are
truly thankful that it was O.
short duration as it was very
hard on live stock with nothing
to winter on but what they car
rustic on wheat pasture.
Elihu Altman is getting to bt
some painter. He has been paint
ing on his barn for the past tive
weeks and at last reports he has
the job nearly completed. We
suggest he hang out the follow
ing sign: Expert painting done
while you wait; all work guaran
+ool ).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21
HaywOod's Improved Asthma Remedy

Gives prompt and effective relief
in asthma, hay fever, cold in the
head, bronchitis. These ailments
cause much suffering often forcing
change of climate. Haywood's I'M
proved. Asthma Remedy is prepared
expressly to meet these conditions.
In most cases it gives immediate re-
lief and nearly all mild attacks are
entirely overcome. Try it, worth
many times it's cost. Price soc and
81 .0O.-Adv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-02-21

Harsh physics react. weake n the
bowels, will lead to chronic constipa-
tion. Doan's Regulets operate easily.
25c box at all stores.-Ady
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25
Entombed Toad Lives Iona.


While some repair work was being
done at Yankton college basement
was opened to cut a door through, and
a live toad was found In the air shaft.
1t had been entombed, without doubt,
for 20 years. ever since Ward Hall
OF Science was constructed. The toad
had resided In its brick tomb SO long
II was brick red" on the underside.
While grown to large size 1t had
no claws. 1t appeared to have worn.
of its claws In trying to get out. How
1t had lived Is Q mystery. Not drop
of moisture could have reached the
toad In all the years 1t had been a
prisoner. Yankton Is. d. Cor, New
York World.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25
Til. k,oe of Veneer.

Veneer ..s used upon buildings, jewel
ry sr.a people. 1t can he observed In
hotel lobbies. Legislative halls. schools
and colleges and libraries. II IL used
extensively In large cities, and 1t 10
doubtful II Newport or the suburbs
could subsist without It. Veneer comes
In various thicknesses, Some. achieve
1t, some are born with II. but In this
country scarcely anybody has II thrust
upon him. because II Is valued so high
ly TINT no one wishes 10 part with
II. Sometimes the question is asked as
to what Is the difference between We
neer and the real thing. II ia difficult
to find the answer, because the real
thing IL 80 rare that there Ia no basis
OF comparison Veneer fourishes In all
climates. II is no respes'ter Of persons.
II IL cultivated by college professors.
authors and lawyers. 1t probably
reaches Its highest state Of perfection
however. when exhibited by youn
girls who have just been graduated
from some finishing school.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25
Thyme for Whoopinq Cough.

According to German medical
Journal preparations of thyme have
long been advocated for whooping
cough. Thyme grows In certain re-
gions Of the old world. and prepare
tons of 1t have been sold In the Unit
ed States at very high prices. Various
derivatives of thymin (the active prin-
ciple of thyme) have been used in diff
ferent localities with good results.
One combination comprises herb Of
thyme and the so-called "pilka"-a
herb which grows wild in the same
parts of the world. II this compound
be given In whooping cough morning
and evening the patient RECEIVERS" In
due time, but the interval between the
administration of the remedy and the
cure may be SO long as to render the
curative action matter of specula-
ton.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25

MO ONE need remain long In doubt
IN as to what to get for maid or
matron In this day OF the, vosas OF
girdles and sashefs. A ejadieless gswn
Is hardly to b., found and whether ,or
the street, the home, or evening wea,.
ribbons are used to form the circle
that enfoJ.us the waist or terminates
the bodice. There are any number Of
styles in girdles and sashes to choose
among made OF every variety OF Weave
known to the loom and eveYy color
and combination of col0rs that has
been thought out
A girdle OF wide plaid ribbon, fin.
ished with q sprightly bow OF two
loops and two ENDS. Is shown in the
picture. II makes q Christmas gift
that will delight lsVery woman who
likes to keep abreast with the mode.
The -girdle portion is boned to spread
/ the ribbon and hold 1t In place with.
out pins. The bow Is simply tied and
may be united and the length wrapped
about the figure If preferred
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25

A sash of dotted satin ribbon,
designed for q party gown, may
be used as model for making up any
of the soft fancy ribbons. suited to
dressy wear. 1t requires ribbon about
four or FIVE inches wide, of which
three lengths are sewed together to
form the girdle. This is boned at the
sides and back to hold 1t In place and
fastened In the back with hooks and
eyes. Over the fastening fiat bow of
three loops and one end Is placed
with the loops lying lengthwise on the
figure.
Narrow ribbons are sewed together
to form wide girdles and ribbons OF
moderate width are bordered with
black velvet ribbon, from an inch to
two inches wide. The Powered Dres-
dens and rich, brightly colored bro
cades are very effectively bordered In
this way. Sometimes narrow shaded
or Powered ribbons are Joined by
means of narrow velvet ribbons, a
half inch In width. The edges Of the
velvet ribbon overlap those OF the
satin ribbon and are machine stitched
down. Girdles made In this way are
fastened with hooks and eyes and the
fastening concealed by fiat bows Of
two loops without ends.
-. snmsszmzz
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25

A MOTHER pretty gift made OF
~ plain ribbon is pictured In the
pair Of boudoir slippers. These are
made in all sizes and colors and are
appropriate for all the feminine men,
bers of the family from grandma down
to the baby Ribbon about two and
one-half inches wide is needed to make
them. 1t Is sewed to insolee of leather
with eiderdown on one side Tor quilted
SATIN. These soles are bought ready
made and cost very little.
In sewing the ribbon to the soles 1t
Is fulled slightly across the toe and
Joined in a felled seam In the back.
Above the heel 1t is gathered on an
elastic cord to hold the slipper In
place. A little fullness is gathered in
at the toe where three small rosettes
provide finishing touch
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25
Buyers BEING Educated.

The of repeated saying OF Barnum
that II was easy to fool some people
continually, and all people occasion.
ally was probably true In his day but
1t IL known fact that 1t Is only part
ly true now. The buying public are
being educated to the extent that 1t Is
a case OF SHOW me-" am from Mis-
souri, just short time until IT will
be the only honest dealer. the truthful
advertiser who can deliver the goods,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25
Lewis Rapid Fire Gun.

Colonel Isaac Newton Lewis. lnven
tor OF the rapid fire gun which aid
ed the Belgians to put up such Il re-
markable resistance. ia n retired Amer
lean army officer, late Of the United
States coast artillery The weapon.
which easily fires 600 shots n miHute,
Ia said to be the most perfect of It's
kind in the world. 1t was offered to
this country, to Germany and England
before Colonel Lewis took 1t to Bel.
GUM, where he perfected terms for its
manufacture.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25

which superinduced sleep. 1t was
quite transltory and harmless. The
pipes led to all the elephant trunks.
and each tine the ceremony began the
yapor was liberated Mt y signal from
the watcher above.
That's the oriental mind. John.
They cannot so at anything In II
way. 1t must be all
mystery and trickery."
ado you know. Zudora" he said
ruminntively.
Know what?"
THAT I've an idea We'll be married.
before the year Is ont"'
TO BE coNTINUFD.l
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-12-25

ed
werA
Der Ind
;. three feet
nigh Storm
& food and water
IN the outer air re-
be good hereafter" he
.dora,
4ou promise never to go anywhere
without first sending the pigeonT'
''Yes."
"And now what the dickens made
those chaps 20 to sleep!'
She explained. The vat was II brew
OF an oriental narcotic, the vapor Of
The Jasper news., 1914-02-18
CARY YTOWN.
Mrs. CLYDE WAGNER.

\ large crowd from here attended
NJ. Estey's sale Friday. The Salem
Aid maGc S34.G0 4 WOODEN quilt
brought $500.
Mr.. Turner is nursing very bad
cold.
February l Mr.. Turner's class at
Sunday School received the banner,
''The True Blues for the best class at
tendance. February II Mr.. Karls'
class received the banner. There were
9S out to Sunday school.
Clyde Wagner and family attended
the funeral of the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Scafe of Neck City
last Thursday. The child was one OF
twins and its death was due to compli-
cations. Mrs. Scafe and Mrs. Wagner
are sisters.
Misses Augusta and Nena Kyle Wis,
tied Sunday with Bernice and Carol
Boyd.
Mrs. Elliott's broken arm is getting
along better than Mt first expected, and
she is able to be out some these nice
days.
The y. II. T. y. held its regular
meeting at CaTytown Friday evening
School was dismissed for quarter o
a day ON Wednesday and Friday after
Moons. The school enjoyed their valen
tine box on Monday.
Mrs. Wm. Sheldon and daughte
Miss Edith and q. f. Wagner anC
wife spent Sunday at Clyde Wagner S
r. Elliott had quite an exciting eX
pierence with an Infatuated bull las
Wednesday morning. The anima
was shot but not killed by Mr.. Nc
Lanaham who was hurriedly called {,
Mr.. IGlliott's assistance. Mr.. Elliot
was only slightly injured
The Jasper news., 1914-02-18
MALTA.
Miss LILLIAN MAGERs.

George Welsh and son visited John
Welsh and family last weeek.
Miss Margie Hill spent Sunday with
Ruby Jarvis.
John Welsh and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Magers.
Dan and Will Magers spent Sunday
with Virgil Carter and they with Earl
Keith autoed to Carthage and Lake
side in the afternoon.
Mrs. John Welsh and Ruby Jarvis
visited Mrs. Dan Day one day last
week.
Mrs. Jarvis spent Wednesday with
Mrs. Tim Mackey.
John Wilson and family were called
to Oronogo Sunday TO attend the funer-
al of his aunt.
Percy Wright has new wind pump
ready to put up in his drilled well.
See the picture show at Nun
nelly's Saturday night
The Jasper news., 1914-02-18
BUYS 5000 ACRES.
Lamar Banker Invests Heavily
in Little River County, Arkan-
sas, Land

in Little River County, Arkan-
sas, Land
Mr. c. D. Goodrum, president of
the Lamar State Bank, and Col
Trice were in town last Friday
calling on Lou Pitts. They have
recently returned from Ashdown,
Little River County, Arkansas.
where MIR. Goodrum purchased
600 acres of land in that county
from Col Trice, as an investment.
This is the country that Lou has
been preaching about
Mr., Goodrum is we'll pleased
with his investment and makes
strong predictions as TO the future
of that section. "Th,t land has
merit" hc says. Il saw a man
digging well there and the last
spadeful that came out of the
bottom 20 feet d. ep was the same
soil as that at the top. could not
tell the difference 1t is strong,
new soil and will produce equal to
the test 1t is delightful coun
try TO live in from all | can see.
The winters are very mild, the
water is pure, people are healthy
and there is not a rock or stone
in he country. Building mater
i1l is very cheap, also labor. OF
course there is great deal to
be done in the way of improving
and developing the country, but
the men who do it are going 10
get paid fori it mighty we'll Every
train is bringing homescekers into
that country and land will advance
in price very rapidly, There are
plenty of railroads and everything
necessary to build up prosperous
country. Four or five years will
fill up the South and then cheap
land in this, country is forever a
thing of the past.
1.-The land | bought is going to
be worth $Ico to $2oo an acre in a
few years and four or five hundred
per cent in a or S years is good
enough for me"
Mr.. Goodfum is also at the
head of the Goodrum Mortgage &
Investment Company and his
| judgment ontland and future pros
| poets ought to be pretty good
Lou Pitts reports that there is
much interest here in that part ot
the country and several buyer:
are going down there soon.
The Jasper news., 1914-02-18
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Mrs. MAY MATTHEWS.

Mrs. MAY MATTHEWS.
Where George laid his little wee head,
Twas not in cold iron bed.
An electrical pad
Little George never had,
TO keep himself warm, so It's said
He waH cradled in mothers strong arm,
Where ho felt he was safe fromall harm.
There he did sweetly rest
N'ltn his head Oh her breast
And never IL thought of alarm.
Is it not wonder 10 say
That in such an insunitary way,
That baby will grow
As George did, YOU know,
For the nation 10 honor to-day?
Mr.. Brock entertained Bro. Lewis
Sunday.
The HalGat Arlo listey's Friday WAS
the social event OF the season. Every
body WAS there. The sale prices were
fair ~ ,nidGiing." Old friends met
that dav for the first time i'll years.
Everett Miller and wife from Okiaho-
ma Ncle there, Ciaud Brown and wife
from I!|inoi#, Mr.. Robinson from Kan
sas C.ty. Mrs. Estcy's sisters and
cou.ilS and nUnts and distant friends.
Man. tnunl:3 % those who donated so
libcra,y with the dinner. Tho Ladies'
Aid cleared aa4. Judge Earl bought
the woo!en quilt made by the ladies'.
TO tie ladies il was profitable, both
socially and financially.
Paul Boston spent the weekend at
Galena with HIS laihcr.
Wuu.l5 Bustcr and wife arc going on
Il visit in Kansas.
Edward Nichey leaves Monday for
his homc in Sedan, Mexico.
Mrs. jasper Owings returned from IL
visit with her sister in Joplin.
Mr.. Bull is putting up n windmill.
John Golf comes from Colorado this
week TO attend trial in Carthage in
which his half brother and the Goff
heirs are engaged.
Bro. Lewis came out Sunday and
held service at Salem. Three new
members were taken into the church
The young people had social Mon
day night.
Harvey GoiT shipped pair registered
fox hounds to the kennels at Sibly,
Mo. They are worth more than hogs
Mr.. and Mrs. Estey and Miss I.orenn
gave fine dinner Sunday in honor to
a Dewey Valentine, Dan Matthews.
Those present w:re Mr.. Karls and wife
and Glen, Vernon Matthews and wife
and daughter and mother. n most
enjoyable time WAS had. Miss I.orena
gave some piano selections. She re-
turned Monday to Duenweg.
Saturday night rs Mrs. Mollie Gresh,
am and family were preparing to re-
tire their house was stormed by Il valen'
tine party bringing oysters and trim
mings. They had Il most enjoyable
time, Those present we're Mr.. BarkleS
and family of Preston, Mr.. Carmny
the families of John, Seth, Andrew ant
Fred Gresham, and Elsie Gresham