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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

tH06O VI VOWoOAsO0ttOU
CA contributed article continued
from last week.
| Consolidation will insure:
1. Larger area and greater
wealth Of district, guaranteeing the
school sound financial basis.
2. Better buildings and perma-
nent improvements.
8. Better roads.
A. Better equipment and more Of
liz.
8. disable libraries.
6. A smaller number of teachers,
each especially prepared for his or her
particular work.
z. Longer terms of school.
s. Pupils more properly graded
and classified.
8. Longer class periods and bet
ter results in the same length Of
time.
10. More thorough work in the
upper grades.
IL. That pupils will remain in
school from two to four years long
er.
~. Opportunity for country
children to remain at home and Sc
cure training in higher branches.
10. Advantages of special sub
jects, such as music, drawing, and
agriculture.
IL. A larger number of pupils in
regular attendance, larger classes,
and accordingly greater interest.
Is. More attractive and bene-
fetal school life, because of larger
associations, which extend child's
experience, teach him better man
ners, and broaden him generally.
16. Fewer pupils leaving school
before completing the eight primary
grades.
IT. That a greater number of
those who finish the eighth grade
will go to high school.
Is. A great saving to parents in,
the cost Of educating their children
when the high school subjects are
taught.
19. Greater contentment because
schools are near.
20. Greater physical comforts
and better moral oversight of chill
dren when transportation is pro-
yided.
81. Better health Of the children
because Of better hygienic conli-
~.
tons,
%. More regular attendance and
better discipline.
%. Elimination Of petty neighbor-
hood jealousies which interfere with
work in smaller schools.
"a. Practical elimination Of tar
diness and truancy.
Is. Close supervision of the work
by the principal.
26. Means of professional i'm
provement for teachers through as
ISOLATION with other teachers.
81. Better school officers, be-
cause of larger numbers from which
to select.
%. A central rallying point for
community interests.
80. A reduced cost Of schooling
per pupil for each day attended
80. Increased land values.
81. A good class Of permanent
rural citizens who would otherwise
move to town to educate their chill
dren.
32. A school as efficient for the
farming communities as the city |
school is for the city.
33. A higher standard of educa-
ton for the community.
"a. A stimulation for other pro-
ressive movements in the commun-
ity.
35. Same opportunity for TIE
poor as for the rich.
36. Better supervision by county
CONTINUED in next issue.'
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

Keep moving. The top is always
ahead of you.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

No man was ever big enough 70
entirely ill woman's life.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

Ever get the bluesf Try this
sure cure.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

Love would be a poor thing i
there was no jealousy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

1t is the easiest thing in the world
to manage a wife. The only trouble
is, we don't know how.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21

Nothing doing--we positively and
emphatcally and vociferously de-
cline the presidency. Too strenu.
Gus "A job while these wars are frol.
icing around the globe.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21
VAPOR TREATMENT
FOR COLD TROUBLES

Are now used in all hospitals. The
vapors are inhaled direct TO the spot
without inturing the stomach as do In
ternal remedies. The vapors are con-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-21
THE STAR SPAnGLED STEP

England to the right of US, France
to the left of us, Russia behind us
and Germany in front of ns-vol-
leying and laundering, and rendine
and destroying!
And Uncle Sam is expected to
sidestep this bunch without fric-
ton.
Truly, the Star Spangled Step is
a mans dance.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

That very graceful garment, the long
tunic, which appeared and took the
world of fashion by storm late last
summer, is with US again. Sometimes
it is an overdress as long as the under
skirt, but often it hardly differs at all
from the tunic Of last season. The
skirt under it has grown wider, al
though it is often considerably mar
rover than the tunic But it may be
equally wide, and in either case is
good style.
One need only to examine the gown
of embroidered voile shown here to
appreciate the charming outlines of
the tunic skirt and to realize that a
gown put together on such good lines
is something more than merely fash
ionable. The style is so pleasing that
it has lasting qualities. The bodice
is cut on simple and graceful lines
also. This is a model that might be
safely chosen for gown of handsome
lace, with the expectation that little
change need be made in it from season
to season.
But the model as pictured is made of
plain and machine-embroid wolfe,
not at all expensive. 1t is washable,
durable, and a beautiful fabric. 1t can
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

be bought in narrow or wide widths,
and with embroidery in colors, as well
as white, on a white ground. Wolfe is
manufactured in an endless variety OF
embroidered patterns.
The underskirt, in the dress pic
tured, is fitted about the hips and cut
with a moderate flare. It is finished
with a three-inch hem The tunic is
fitted to the figure by means Of tucks,
graduated in length and extending be-
low the hips. They are shorter at the
front The tunic dips a trif1e at the
front, and this slight dip is repeated in
the bodice.
The bodice is cut like plain blouse,
with the fuIlness gathered in at the
bottom and confined under a girdle
made of the embroidered scallops. It
fits the figure vaguely like a short
jacket The neck is finished with a
turnover collar of lace, and the same
lace is used for the puffs and friIls
about the sleeves.
A silk scarf tie finishes the dressing
of the neck This design is one that
seems as well suited to the matron as
to the maid, and nothing prettier can
be found for graduation gowns or for
the useful white dress for midsummer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

The best values that have been
shown in shopping bags within the
memory of the oldest shopper are to
be found in the leather goods depart
ments just now. These bags are shown
in many shapes, (most of them prac-
ticaI and in medium sizes. Pin seal
and morocco are the most popular
leather, although there are other va
rieties to choose from. Black con-
tinues to be the favorite color, with
tans and browns next in Importance,
and few dark blues, green's, puppies
and reds for those who wish a bag
to match a suit or some dress acces-
sorry in color.
Four bags of pin seal are shown
here in black Two Of them are sup
piled with very complete fittings. They
are soft, and the leather in three Of
them is gathered on to the frame, so
that they are more roomy than their
size would Indicate.
The bag at the upper Ieft-hand cor
ner is to be recommended to the tour
ist- 1t contains a good sized fat hand
mirror fastened to the frame by a bit
of strong ribbon. and a small coin
purse In little pockets made in the
lining there are a small face powder
box with tiny pun), a scent bottle. a
case with nail file, and a tube which
may carry days supply of cleansing
cream Even this ample fitting is ex-
ceeded in some bags that carry card
case and very small pair of scissors
besides
The bag shown at the lower right
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
BETTER LAUGH THAN scoLD
Wise Writer Gives Some Advice That
All Womkn Would Do Well TO
Remember.

If he is suspicious don't take him
too seriously.
And why? Because, if you do. there
is always a great probability that he
viii imagine that there is a good foun-
dalton for his foolish want Of trust.
A lover is inclined, perhaps natur-
ally, TO be a tribe jealous Of the be
loved one; but even this usually harm
less characteristic should not be en-
couraged overmuch.
As for suspicion, 1t should never
raise its ugly head in the paradise OF
love; if 1t does, it viii spoil everything
and cast a gloom over what should be
undiluted happiness.
A Use girl viii therefore always try
gently to laugh her sweetheart out OF
such unpleasant fancies; of course
she viii be careful not to give him
reason to begin them, but If they do
unluckily crop up, then she viii do her
utmost to Danish them
Kindly laughter will often do more
to make man see that he has been
foolish and wrong than any amount OF
the best-intentioned scolding or re
prOaches.
The latter are apt to leave a sore
ness and resentment behind them
whereas a good-natured laugh leaves
no sting Of any sort
The very fact of smiling over mat
ter together makes a bond of unio=
and MISUNDERSTANDING Dispatch
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Lived Lono IN One county.

died recently in her home in Nus
kegon, had not been outside the cOun.
ty since she came there IS years ago
When she located at MuskegoD there
were only six white residents, the
other inhabitants being Indians. A
thrilling incident in her life followed
the birth Of her child 81 years ago
The baby weighed about two pounds
and its diminutiYe size was so much
OF a curiosity to the Indians thai
they stole the midget and took it &c
their colony for exhibition In about
three days the redskins returned the
babe to the frantic parents, the in
FAINT being none the worse for its sx
perience-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Kindred FEELING.

The pale-faced passenger looked out
Of the car windows with exceeding in
terest Finally he turned to bis seat
mate:
you likely think never rode in
the cars before" he said, but the fact
is, pardner, just got out of the pen
this mornin'. an it does me good to
look around. 1t is goin' to be mighty
tough, though, facin' my old time
friends. I s'pose, though, you amt
got much idee how man feels in a
case like that?"
Perhaps 1 have a better idea of
your feelings than you think said the
other gentleman with a sad smile l
am just getting home from congress. s.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

hand corner will commend itself to
the shopper or the traveller who
wishes to take few notes by the way.
1t has an oval mirror, set in the flap,
a change purse, powder box, scent bot
tie and notebook, with pencil attach
ed, each slipping into its own particu-
lar pocket and easy to get at
Instead Of these fittings the remain
ing two bags are provided with only
a mirror and coin purse. But a sepa-
rate compartment assures a place for
such fittings as the wearer may choose
to provide for herself
Innings are made of strong moire
silk usually, but gayly Powered silks
and satins, in durable weaves, ADD a
charm to these already charming shop
ping bags.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Slayer of John D. S. NeeIey in
Caney Released from the
Penitentiary.
NIECE WINS LONG, HARD FIGHT
Discharge Came About Through oper-
alton of Law Passed at Recent
Session of Legislature.

A. A. Truskett, who shot and killed
John D. S. Nicely of Wichita, million
aire oil and gas man, in a hotel at
Caney, July Z, 1911, has been released
from the ward for the criminal insane
in the Kansas state penitentiary at
Lansing He went to the home of his
niece, Miss Elsie Pearl Truskett, in
Kansas City, Miss Truskett's untiring
efforts being responsible for his free
dom and he is proud of her and CRATE
fuL
Mr.. Truskett was tried four times
for the shooting The first time re-
suited in a verdict Of second degree
murder. In remanding the case, the
Kansas Supreme Court said the trial
judge, T. j. F1annelly, had usurped the
functions of the jury. The juries dis
agreed in the second and third trials
and the fourth jury acquitted him of
the charge of murder on the ground
that he was insane at the time of the
shooting.
The release of Truskett was repeat
edly recommended by the Lansing
prison physician, but the trial Judge
refused to release him. Then Miss
Truskett obtained the promise of B.
F. Endres, state representative from
LeaVenworth county, that he would in
troduce a bill to amend the law so the
board Of corrections could order the
release. Miss Truskett lobbied for the
bill in the last session of the legisla-
ture until it was passed and had the
signature Of Governor Capper She
went to Lansing to conduct the case
in person before the board of correc-
tions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
simnIieftx in skirts

According to the Dry Goods Econo-
mist in the simple tailored suits the
skirts are made very plain, with more
or less flare around the hem. This
is introduced both in the gored and in
the semicircular models. A few skirts,
however, are shirred on at the waist
line. Some plated skirts are also in
Guided in the orders
In the dressy suits the skirts are
usually made on similar lines, the
plated effects particularly being pop
ular. In some instances these dressy
skirts are finished on at the bottom
With cordings, tucks, bias folds OF the
material. silk braid or velvet ribbon
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
The Domestic DipIomat.

$50 you have given your wife your
word that you win favor votes for
women?''
Yes" replied the man who dislikes
argument.
What are your reasons for doing
so?"
Its cheaper. If say I'm not in IA
vor OF votes for women it's liable to
hurt my wife's feelings so that it viii
take as much as a diamond necklace
to enable me to square myself"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Watch Her Shoes.

AS all the dresses, no matter wheth-
er for walking, the house, or for eve
ming, are quite short in the skirt, it
is easy to imagine the fanatic things
that appear in shoes. A slim ankle
will be more to be desired than pref
u face this year. and what women viii
save In their dresses they win expend
on their shoes and stockings. For tbs
house, the dressmakers are making
3 speciality OF very simple little satin
frccks with long sleeves and hip
ssskss falling Just where the vesrer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Had Seen II Done

Let US play we are married" said
little Edith, "and I will bring my
dolly and say, See baby, papa!'"
Yes" replied Johnny; "and I will
say, Don't bother me now, want TO
look through the paper!'"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Compound has done
more for me than
anything else, and I
had the best physi-
clan here. I was SO
weak and nervous
that I could not do
my work and SUI
fered with pains low
down IN my right
side for q year or
more. ! took Lydia
r Pi1kham's VeCe-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Different.

portrait OF the rich Mrs. Uglymug."
He's painting a picture of her.
don't believe she'd stand for a real
portrait"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
LameAE EXCISE.

John. did you get that spool of
thread asked you to buy?"
''No, my dear. You see, was so
busy remembering about it that
forgot to get it."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Some Shy.

Patience-Was she shy on her birth
day?
Patrice-Oh, yes; she was shy about
ten candles on her birthday cake.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Of the Shelf

What q beautiful complexion Mrs.
Mixer hast"
She ought to. Her husband owns
a drug store"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
The Very place.

Father. where did they first OBJ
serve April Fools day, eIn the Sicily
Islands Run along now.-BuEaIo
Express.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Mediocrity expresses itself in vari-
Gus ways, but the favorite way OF
those who possess it is to write a
popular song
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

The girl who can't commit a single
Bible verse to memory has no trouble
in learning the words of a fool popular
song the first time she hears it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Easy Money.

I've got a swell job now" said the
private detective.
What is it2"
''Shadowing a man who has a box
at the ball game every afternoon"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

A coat hanger to which is attached
a clothes brush has been patented by
q Denver resident
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
ContrariWise.

'rWhat was in that circular letter.
"a proposition for a square deal"
Baltimore American.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

They say of SIN Heckle that ht
never tells allie the same way twice il
succession.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

pleases. Some have high necks, some
are cut low with just a throat band
put on separately.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Wellington Daily SoId.-C. R. Hav-
ems, postmaster at Wellington, has
sold the Daily Journal to Bruce Heg-
Ter and Chester Leasure of Wichita,
who will change the politics of the pa
per from Democratic to Republican.
Mr.. Ravens will continue to publish
the Weekly Peoples Voice, a county
Democratic publication.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

What a Ioan-sum life the pawn
broker must leadI
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

There are s25 separate operations
in the manufacture of a watch that
sells for a dollar.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
A Phony Joke.

81 bought phonograph yesterday"
That's a good sound Investment
Boston Evening Transcript
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

There are lots of dogs that are bet
ter bred than their owners.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Most men are willing to serve their
country-in an official capacity.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Twenty-one Of every 1000 marriages
in Great Britain are between first
cousins.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

A reasonable woman is one who
isn't unreasonable all the time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Others Turned Him Down.


She-Am the only woman you ever
loved?
He-WelI, yes-successfuIly.
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Kin the Files Now and Prevent

disease. 4 DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. a SOMERS,
$50 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, n. 7. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Always use Red Cross Ball Blue Delights
the laundress- At all good grOcers- Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

table Compound, and now feel ike =
different person | believe there Is
nothing ike Lydia z. Pinkhsm's Vege-
table Compound for weak women and
young girls, and / would be glad If ]
could influence anyone TO Try the medi-
cine, for I know it VIII do all and much
more than It is claimed TO do. - Mrs
CLARA FRAMES, R F d. No. I, Maple
crest Farm, kssots, Mimi
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar % their sex should
be convinced Of the ability OF Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
store their health by the many genuine
and truthful testimonials We are con-
stantly publishing II the newspapers
IF you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic COmDOundWiH help you, write
to lydia E.Pinkham MedicinsC Co.
(cOnfdentiallL Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter Will be opened
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Drainage Bonds SoId.-The Com
merce Trust Company of Kansas City
was the successful bidder for the $685.
521.73 of Delaware drainage district
6 per cent bonds, bids for which were
opened at Muscotah the other day.
The company took the entire issue and
paid a premium of $1,61980
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
FARMERS WIFE
TOO ILLTO WORK
A Weak, Nervous Sufferer
Restored to Health by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Veg
etaBIe Compound.

Kasota, Mimi CT an glad to say
that lydia E Pinkham's Vegetables
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Judge to Run for coneress.-Judge
Thomas c. Wilson of the district court
at Wichita has announced his candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination
for congress from the Eighth district.
W. A. Ayres. a Democrat. is the pres
ent incumbent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Wood Made Erem strzu

Artificial wood for matches Is being
made ron straw By an inzsutiys
E-enchaan.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Better leave well enough alone when
it's your neighbor's.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
MARKING THE OZARK TRAIL
Work of Designating Route in Kansas
Starts at Oswego-aoo Miles
Already Marked.

The active work of marking the
Ozarks Trail began from Oswego re
Gently, in charge OF W. H. Harvey,
president of the Ozark Trail Associa-
ton of Monte Ne, Ark, accompanies
by a guide and two painters furnished
by the local organization in that city.
First the route south from Oswego to
an intersection with a marked route
from the east into Blue Jacket, Ok,
twenty-eight miles south, was desig-
mated and marked. Starting from Os-
wego again the same force will pro-
coed north through Parsons, Chanute,
lola and intervening towns, to an in
tersection with the Santa Fe Trail at
Emporia. Returning again to Oswega,
the trail will be marked east from
there to Joplin, and west to Independ-
ence, Kas., as a part Of the route to
Wichita, Oklahoma City and another
connection with the Santa Fe Trail at
or near Hutchinson. Oswego will
form the junction of the main north
and south and east and west trails
The route to Emporia will branch of
at some convenient place to Kansas
City and the ultimate stop of the east
ern line will be st. Louis. Mr.. Harvey
reports three hundred miles of the line
marked now and seven hundred miles
will be completed before the date Of
the Ozark Trails convention at indie
pendence, June IL At a recent meet
ing in Oswego much interest in the
matter was taken and delegations
were there from nearby towns.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Saved by Dog.-Hiran Haver's
Scotch collie Colonel which slept in
the room with him on his farm, a mile
east of Douglas, saved his masters
life by barking and tugging at the bed
clothing at midnight, when the house
was struck by lightning Haver found
the house in flames and rushed out.
The dog followed him to safety.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Baby Drowned In Jar.-Elsie, the
two-year-Old daughter of Sam Star
buck, living at Spring Hill, ten miles
south Of Olathe, was drowned in eight
inches of water in a 16-gallon stone
jar on the back porch Of her home the
other afternoon. The little girl was
playing in the yard with other chill
dren of the family and about o'clock
her mother noticed her absence. A
search was made in the barn and othe
Outbuildings, but she could not be
found. Homer Hartley, driver of the
city ice wagon, joined in the search.
He saw the child's feet sticking out
from the stone jar. She had been
dead a half hour or more.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Sang the Old Sones.-Dr. Frank
Strong relinquished his position as
chancellor of Kansas University for a
brief time the other morning. At q
special chapel he played and sang the
college songs he used to sing when he
was a member OF the glee club at Yale
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15

Lawrence Selling War stock.-In
five months one firm at Lawrence has
sold nearly two thousand head Of
mules and horses to the governments
of the United States, Great Britain and
France.