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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
A "FIyins" MaIady.

The doctors are puzzled concerning
a strange malady that has broken out
at more than one aeroplane works and
has in one case resulted fatally. The
malady in some respects resembles
yellow jaundice, and it is, rightly Or
wrongly, attributed to contact with an
aeroplane dope" or to inhaling its
odor.
Further particulars need not at the
moment be indicated, but it has been
suggested that the source of the
trouble may be amyl acetate, which is
used as a dope" solvent. Some mys-
terry attaches to the affair, the precise
nature of the malady not having yet
been determined, in spite of close ex-
animation and analysis; and, of course.
until success is attained in this direc-
ton no satisfactory precautions OF
remedy can be devised.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
'4Pape's Diapepsin" settles sour
gassy stomachs in Five
minutes-Time 1t!

You don't want a slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
one-or a harmful one-your stomach
is too valuable; you mustn't injure it.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed in giving relief; its harmless
ness; its certain unfailing action In
regulating sick, sour, gassy stomachs-
Its millions of cures in indigestion,
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
troubles has made 1t famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor in
your home-keep it handy-get large
ifty-cent case from any dealer and
then If anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them; IL
what they eat lays like lead, ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head
ache, dizziness and nausea; eructa-
lions of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach all
such distress vanishes- Its prompt
ness, certainty and ease in overcoming
the worst stomach disorders is a reve-
lation to those who try it.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girisi Reautify Your Hair! Make it
Soft, Fluffy and Luxuriant-Try
the Moist Cloth

Try as you will, after an application
of Danderine, you cannot find a single
trace of dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch, but what will
please you most, will be after a few
weeks use. when you see new hair.
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty of your hair No differ
ence how duh, faded, brittle and
scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. The effect is i'm
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light, fluffy and wavy, and have an
appearance of abundance; an incom-
parable luster, softness and luxuri-
ance, the beauty and simmer of true
hair health.
Get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that it has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-thats
all Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
UNCLE 'RAsTUs UP A STUMP
Maybe Grounding Was Responsible
for His Injuries, but He Had
His Doubts.

Il don't know bout dat groun'-hawg
Il Dunno said Uncle 'Rastus, as he
wagged his head in a puzzled way
Am he like a woodchuck?
Am he like a 'possum?
Am he like polecat?
Am he like a barr
ct dunno-sah-I dunno. All / kin
say am dat de ole woman give me a
dime one day to go down to de stoh
and buy her some snuff. I got into
a crap game down dar and lost de
dime. When I got back home de ole
woman says to me:
'Wha's de snuff, ole man?''
"'Sunthin' happened to dat dime!'
1 says.
You crapped it away. you ole sim
merit
No, Linda. A groun'-hawg took
arter me and run me for seven miles
and ober 1eben fences, and we went SO
fast dat de dime melted in my pocket
Il said dat, sab, and when / cum to
/ had been kicked and pounded and
struck and dragged around till it was
TO- weeks befo' I could git outer bed
Mebbe it was dat groun,hawg. and
mebbe not. Pze got a sneakin' idea,
but l dunno dunnoi"-Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
German Submarines Start Cam
paign to Cut Off Britain's
Food Supply.
FRENCH VESSEL FIRST VICTIM
The u-16 Sinks Steamer Off cherhoure
Russian Retreat in East Be-
comes Rout-5o, 900 Prisoners
Taken by Germany.

London, Feb. 1S-The limit set by
Germany for neutral shipping to take
measures of safety has expired and
Germany is now expected to put into
operation its declared intention of en-
ploying submarines and mines in the
waters around the British Isles which
it has proclaimed war zone with the
object of shutting off the food sup
plies of the British people.
1t is announced from Berlin that
Germanys reply to the American note
of protest against such action has
been handed to the American ambassa-
dor at the German capital. but this re-
ply has not yet been received by the
State Department at Washin gton.
In the meantime Germany. in devel-
oping its submarine warfare, has add
ed one more merchant ship to the list
of vessels destroyed by sinking the
small French steamer Vile de Lille,
off Cherbourgh.
The U-16 At Work.
Paris, Feb. 1S.-An official commun-
ication issued by the ministry of ma
rine tells of the sinking yesterday by
the German submarine U-16 of the
French steamer Vile de Lille off the
Bar Fsleur Lighthouse, short distance
east of Cherbourg, after the submarine
had ordered the crew to leave the
steamer The statement follows:
1.-The French steamer, Vile de Lille,
belonging to the Compagne Navigation
des Bateaux Vapeur du Nord, sail
ing from Cherbourg to Dunkirk, sight
ed the German submarine U-16 near
the lighthouse at Bar F9eur at 1880
o'clock yesterday. The Vile de Lille
endeavored to escape, but was out
speeded by the submarine, men from
which boarded her and gave the crew
ten minutes to leave in the ships
boats They then sank the Vile de
Lille by bombs, placed in her interior.
Capture $4,000 Russians.
Berlin, Feb. 1S.-Fifty thousand
prisoners, besides many cannon and
machine guns, were captured by the
Germans when the Russian Tenth
army was defeated in the Mazurian
Lake district, East Prussia, according
to statement issued at general head
quarters here today.
A general battle may be expected
therefore, south and east of CZerno-
witt. The Russian army has halted
twelve miles from that point, the
Tageblatt is informed, having met re-
Inducements.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
DOWN TO BASE OF SUPPLY
Manager of Supply Company Forced
to Compromise With Receipt
of Large Order.

The tea companies were fighting
each other for the trade of the town.
The Bee Tea company gave premiums
with each pound of tea, while the Gee
Tea company did not. The result was
that the latter concern was being
pushed to the wall. Finally the Gee
Tea people realized that they must
give premiums.
So, after careful consideration. they
decided to give a quart of milk with
each pound of tea. Business picked
up at once.
Il understand you give quart of
milk with each pound of tea" said
lady one day.
quite right" answered the mana
ger.
well, I'm Mrs. Ketchem of Holden
& Starvem. We operate string of
ten boarding houses here. I want
$50 pounds of tea. Do 1 get $50
quarts of milk?"
''Why-er-I think So" stammered
the manager. .fWill you wait till l go
back and look over the supply?"
In minute he came back.
Madam" he whispered, Il have fig
ured up and 1 find that if you will take
200 pounds of tea we can give you a
cow"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
PRICE OF GRAIN ExORBITANT
Bread Will Soon Go Beyond Reach of
the Poor at Present Rate
Situation is Serious.

New York, Feb. 15.-An immediate
embargo on the expectation of wheat,
as a preventive of further increase in
the price of bread, is recommended for
consideration by the federal govern
ment in the the report of Mayor Mitch
els food committee, submitted by
George W. Perkins, the chairman, to-
day.
The opinion is expressed in the re-
port that if the wheat continues to be
exported at the present abnormal rate,
the price of bread will soar much high
er. Mayor Mitchell has forwarded the
report to President Wilson.
In the six months since the war
began the report declares, I'VE have
exported many million bushels more
than we exported in the preceding thir-
ty months, and the impression is
abroad in the land that these large
shipments to Europe have more than
consumed our surplus and. that our
present supply is below our actual
needs. Spectators doubtless believe
that no steps will be taken to stop the
expectation of wheat and that we are
willing to go on indefinitely selling on
a large scale at advancing prices.
In the judgment of this committee
the situation is causing farmers and
middlemen to hold their wheat and
causing all classes of spectators to be
very confident of higher prices. Your
committee feels the present situation
and the future outlook are both so ser
ious that the time has arrived for our
federal government to state whether
it is in favor of an imm ediate embar-
go, and, if not, what conditions in its
opinion would have to arise to justify
such action.
IF the government is not in favor of
an embargo under any conditions.
those who believe the European de-
mand for our wheat will continue will
hold their wheat for higher prices and
our people will have to be prepared to
pay still larger price for bread"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
Advantage of siIeneer.

This crash of the bullet makes the
value of the Maxim silencer very little,
80 far as military efficiency is con-
cerned, in the way that the fiction
writer imagines the silencer to be use
full, but not to prevent the enemy from
discovering the position of the men
firing as many fancy.
Its value lies in the fact that it
eliminates fully half of the recoil of
the rifle from the action of the gases
In its chambers, and it gives the Off
GERS much better control over the fire.
because of the lessened noise of the
rifles. 1t cuts down the roar of the
Springfield to about the noise of the
$500 and thus the roar of the rifles
at the firing line is much reduced, and
the commands of the officers can be
heard.-Outing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
GERMANY INSISTS ON FOOD

Washington, Feb. 15.-America can
have Germany modify the war zone
decree by persuading England that
American foodstuffs for Germany's
civil population must pass unmolested.
Such, in substance, was the warning
Ambassador Bernstorf gave the State
Department today, according to Off
cial admission tonight. With Won
Bernstorff's virtual ultimatum. was a
written reinsurance that Germany's
food monopoly will not convert to mil
itary use any foodstuffs Gent to Ger
many by America
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
READY FOR ATHLETIC MEET
List of Participants Will Include
Olympic Champions and A. A.
U. Record-M aking Men.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 1S.-Arrange-
ments have been completed, practic-
ally, for the big indoor athletic meet
which will be held here under the
auspices of the Kansas City Athletic
Club at Convention hall On the night
of February 81. Besides half a dozen
men who have taken prizes in inter
national Olympic events, 500 young
athletes from schools and colleges in
all parts of the Missouri valley will
participate in the program at the local
meeting
The headlines will include Pat Nc
Donald of the Irish-American Athletic
thrower of the world; Abel Kiviat of
the Irish-American Athletic Club, ma
tional champion mile runner and
worlds champion 1,500-meter runner;
Joe Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club.
who defeated KoIehmainen here last
year; Lee Talbot of the Kansas City
Athletic Club
Mcdonald will meet Talbot in a spe-
cial weight contest, and Kiviat and
Ray are scheduled to meet in the one
mile race.
Melvin Sheppard of the Irish-Ameri-
can Athletic Club. the great middle
distance champion, has sent word he
can not attend the meeting because of
recent injuries which have made it
impossible for him to do any more
track work
A worthy opponent is now being
sought for Gerard Cowman. the swift
RolIa School of Mines quarter-miler.
1t is predicted this meet will be the
most important event of the kind ever
held in Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
CONDENSED NEWS. ITEMS

Kaiser Wilhelm is irritated at the
growth of an anti-American feeling in
his capital He has let it be known
that he disapproves some of the angry
comments of the Berlin press, and
Berlin newspapers are showing more
restraint in dealing with the Ameri-
can note.
When the Rev. Mr.. Waterbury in
the Waukegan First Congregational
Church of Chicago announced at Sun
day services that three members of
the congregation were asleep fifteen
men came to the pulpit after services
to deny it
Services commemorative of one
hundred years of peace, following the
ratification of the treaty of Client,
were held in all the chuches of Buffalo,
N Y, recently The hope was ex-
pressed in many of the sermons that
the United States ultimately would
becomes the peacemaker among the
warning nations
William Stirling Patterson. a
widely known attorney, is dead in New
Orleans from the effects of wound in
the throat. said to have been self-ad-
uiinistered- He was So years old
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

Medford. Mass, Feb. 1S--Experi-
ments conducted by the Wireless So
ciety of Tufts college have shown, it
was announced yesterday. that radio
messages may be transmitted and re-
ceived without the use of aerial
antennae-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

refreshing. l felt
heavy and sleepy
after meals. was
always nervous
and tired, had a
bitter taste in my
mouth, was dizzy.
b a d fl o a t / n 6
specks before my
eyes, was Away 8
thirsty, had a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

dragging sensation across my loins.
difficulty in collecting my thoughts
and was troubled with short
ness of breath Dodds Kidney Pills
have cured me of these complaints.
Dodds Kidney Pills have done their
work and done it well. You are at
liberty to publish this letter for the
benefit of any sufferer who doubts the
merit of Dodds Kidney Pills."
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co..
Buffalo, N Y Write for Household
Hints. Dainty Recipes; also music of
National Anthem. All 3 sent free.
Adv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
An Old Contention.

How did she happen to decide that
he was her soul mater"
He was demonstrating a new dance
at her house and b Ike a costly vase
Il don't see how she figured that
out
Neither do l, but there is a great
deal in the philosophy of women that
can't be figured out"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
No Wonder.

do you think the world IS getting
better, Mr.. Gadson?'"
''Surest thing you know! It's get
ting better every day"
I'm spite of the WARP
"Oh, yes"
I'm surprised to find you SO op-
timistic.''
you wouldn't be if you knew what
/ knew"
And what is that?'
1--WE already cleaned up half a mil
lion in wheat and expect to make
more
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
Speaking of the War.

Patience certainly am a foolish
girl.
Patrice-What now?
why, followed that advice, See
America First and now there's hard
ly anything in Europe to see!"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

In the last 25 years the population
of Germany has increased from 49,
600, 900 to 66,000,00n.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
Sure Enough.

Becon-It is stated that it takes an
average of 5,867 bullets to kill sim
gle man in the present war.
Egbert-Why where in the world
are the innocent bystanders?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
A Hazed Girl MAY Die.

Purvis. Miss, Feb 1S--Miss Louise
Lee of Agricultural college, is in a
dangerous condition as the result of
. hazing by three other girl students-
Doctors say she may not recover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
a GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mr. F. C. Case of Welcome Lake,
Pa, writes: Il suffered with Back
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached, my sleep was broken and I'M
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
Kindred Jobs.

"I nailed the lie.''
And 1 hammered the liar" BAL
timore American
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

Last year in the United States 10:
men lost their lives in the manufac
ture of explosives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
No Doubt About 1t.

No Doubt ABOUT II.
Does Wombat own or rent his
house?'
Rents it,
How do you known
Il know all right. He scratches
the matches ON the paint"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

Having for years been af-
flicted with Catarrh of the
Head I was finally induced
to try Peruna. 1t effected
a cure. Think Peruna the
best tonic ever put on sale.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

The clamping head of a new wrench
can be adjusted at any angle in rela-
ton to the handle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

A man may boast of his ancestors
because he has nothing to look for
ward to.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

Ever see an officeholder with a re
firing disposition?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

However there are many fair sing
ers who are not blondes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
DISTRESSING PIMPLEs
Removed by cuticura Soap and oint-
ment- Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment.
Wash of in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. Repeat on
rising and retiring These fragrant
supercreamy emolIients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly
Sample each free by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
Sure,

PA, what is skillful strategist?"
"a skillfu1 strategist, my son, is
man who knows when to quit"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

Some men are SO lucky that they
even fall down when nobody is around
to see.-St. Joseph Gazette.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06

Keep hammering away while await
Ing results.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-03-06
An Eccentric Dance

An Eccentric Dancer.
You say he is an eccentric dane
err"
Extremely so. He persists in dane
ing waltzes and twosteps"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
GOT 136 NAMES.
Dr.. George E. Wilcox circuTates Peti'
 ton for Special Meeting.

Dr. George E. Wilcox of the board Of town assessors, who was chairman of the revaluation committee two years ago started Monday morning with a petition for signers asking for a spe- clal city meeting to rescind the vote or last December's annual city meet ing which at that time voted to ap- propriate S5,000 for further block paw ing of Main street. Dr. Wilcox se- cured 136 names to the petition, which he left at Mayor Dunns store Wednes- day morning. Mayor Dunn will issue a call for the meeting later, the date of which he has under consideration. In addition to the matter of resembling the vote for block paving the petition states, "To determine whether the city will discontinue for the present year all new block pavement construction" and ito determine whether any money shall be expended in laying new block pavement or in making any other per manent improvements upon the city streets during the present year. pr. Wilcox in a recent letter to the pub lie gave reasons why the city should not carry out the appropriation for block paving this year owing to the heavy state tax that the town of Windham will have to pay this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
POQUONNOC
Prospects for Lively Season at Driving
 Park-Witch Hazel Mill Busy.

Work at Poquonnoc driving park will commence about the middle of April. Jack Gardiner will open his training stable there with a good num- London will put his three colts under MT. Gardiner's management and these will be campaigned through New York state during the season. John Glaspy of Quaker Hill has also arrang, d for training for his cclt at the Poquonnoo track. c. E. Guild of New London will send his fast colt here for the sea- son.
 Miss Harriet Fuller, recently ar rived at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. c. Weeks, is ill and unable to leave her bed.
 The entertainment which Fairview lodge of Odd Fellows had planned has been given up for the present.
 Carpenter work on the Sidney Saw yer house has been completed. i'll, is better.
 The home building for James Gris- void on the Poquonnoc road is in frame.
 The AndrioIa foundation has been completed and the house will be erect ed soon.
 New Cottage at Long Point.
 Ground was broken Monday at Gro- ton Long Point for an up-to-date cot tase for Mrs. J. M. Brown of Jewett City.
 The Eshenfelder cottage at Groton LcEg Point will be ready for occu- pancy the first of the season.
 Joseph Mitchell and family have moved from Groton to one of the Griswold houses on Poquonnoc road.
 Witch Hazel Mill Busy.
 The witch hazel mill at the bridge is busy every day sending out & large amount of it's product.
 A. c. Weeks has returned from Nor wich.
 M. L. Trail has purchased a hand some pair of horses in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
FIRE LOSS $12,ooo.
Caused by ot Box at Mill of American
 Board and at Hop River.

A fire starting from a hot box on one of the machines in the Hop River mill of the American Board company manufacturers of paper, about o'clock Tuesday morning attained such head way that it got beyond control of the ne1ghbors in the village and before it was mastered, what was known as the new part of the plant was gutted. The villagers did the best they could with what means they had to fight fires, but owing to the fact that the lre had spread to the paper stock their efforts were almost useless The loss is estimated to be about SIP, 1000, fairly well covered by insurance. The owner of the mill, MT. Oliner, states that the burned mill will be rebuilt
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
WILLIMANTIC
Suits in Justices Court.

Elmer Sharpe of this city has brought civil suit against Joseph Bus kowsky to recover S65.35. The case is returnable before Justice of the Peace Reuben P. Burgess of Lebanon, March 27. Patrick J. Danahey is attorney for the plaintiff.
 Nathan Pollock has brought suit against William H. Johnson of Cur leyville to recover a bill of $40. The case is returnable before Justice George H. Allen of Mansfield. Pat rick J. Danahey is attorney for the nlaintiff