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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-28

children do not have equal chance
Common trusses do not help
Thousands of and women know that from
their own experience with such trusse--
But it is not necessary for children to wear
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PENNSYLVANIA MAN THANKFUL

Mr. c. E. Brooks.
Marshall. Mich
Dear Sir
Perhaps 1T win interest you that I
have been ruptured six years and have always
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not in the way at any time, day night IN
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OTHERS FAILED BUT THE APPLI-
ANCE CURED
C. E. Brooks.
Marshall. Mich

c. E. BROOKS, Marshall, Mich
Dear SIR
Your Appliance did all you claim for the little
boy and more. for 1t cured him sound and wen
We let him it for aDout year In all
although IT cured him months after he had
begun it. We had tried several other
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recommend 1T to friends. for surely owe 1T to
you. Yours respectfully
VIM PATTERSON.
No. TIT S. Main St, Akron. o.
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Ten Reasons WHY
YOU SHOULD SEND FOR BROOKS
RUPTURE APPLIANCE.

L. 1t is absolutely the only Appliance of the
kind on the market today, and in 1t are embodied
the principles that inventors sought after for
years.
2 The Appliance for retaining the rupture can
not be thrown out of position.
3. Being air cushion of soft rubber 1T cIines
closely to the body, yet bIisters causes
irritation.
f. Unlike the ordinary so-caIled pads used In
other trusses, it is not cumbersome ungainIy.
D. 1t is small, soft and pliable, and positively
cannot be detected through the clothing.
o. The soft, pable bands holding the Appd-
ance do not give the unpleasant sensation
of wearing a harness.
z. There is nothing about it to get foul ana
when it becomes soiled, it can De washed without
injuring 1t in the least.
>. There are metal springs in the Appliance
TO torture one by cutting and bruising the flesh.
D. All of the material of which Appliances
are made is of the very best money can puy,
making 1t durable and safe Appliance to wear.
TO- My reputation for honesty and fair dealing
Is SO thoroughly established by experience Of
over thirty years of dealing with the public.
my prices reasonable. my terms so fair
that there certainly should be hesitancy send
ing free coupon today.
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T h e Brooks
A p p / i q n C g
Cured His Rupture.
Now He Is as Sound
and Whole as If He
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CURED AT THE AGE OF 76.

Mr. O. e. Brooks Marshall Mich
Dear SIR
began using your Appliance for the cure of
rupture q had pretty bad easel / think in Nav
1905 On November 90 1905, 1 quit using it
since that time / have not needed used it,
am well of rupture ana myself among
those cured by the Brooks Discovery. which, con-
s1der1ng my age, 76 years, regard remarkable.
Very sincerely yours,
High Point, N c. SAM A HOOVER
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CONFEDERATE VETERAN CURED

Mr. C. f. Brooks. - -
Dear Sir--I am glad to tell you that I am now
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am sfxty-eight years old and served three years
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H D. BANKS
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them to know
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CHILD CURED IN FOUR MONTHS.

Dear Sr--The baby's rupture is aItoretber
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ANDREW EGGENBERGFR
Fl Jansen St. Dubuque, Iowa
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After Thirty Years Experience Have Produced An
forM Men, and Children That Actually Cures R

which you deal with the ruptured people. 1t il
pleasure to recommend good thing among your
friends strangers. 1 am,
Yours very sincerely
JAMES A. BRITTON.
80 Spring ST., Bethlehem, Pa.
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The Truss Is a Flesh Torturing Invention Fit
Only Relic of Barbarity.
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Don't Make the Child
Wear a Truss
Through Life

WANT TO REACH THE PARENTS OF EVERY
RUPTURED CHILD IN THE COUNTRY.
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AS who may have children in their
care to understand that there should be no delay
IN getting proper help for ruptured children
Every day that the rupture is allowed to go on
xuifhout the right of correcting it-just
so much harder will it be for the child to get rid
of 1T.
Thought of the rupture and il is not fair to any
child not have an equal chance with otner
children
No matter what may wish to think-ruptured
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Railroad and Other Earnings.

Railroads OF the United States report enor-
mously increased net earnings for the current
year; the total amounting to above billion dol
lars and half as much again as for the preceding
year, which ranged as fairly active and pros
porous season for the transportation companies.
This increase, Of course, is due to the phenom-
email traffic Of the country, stimulated by the trade
in war material, which has exceeded all expert
ence. Profits shown by the railroads, large as
they are, are small in comparison with those of
some Of the other lines many Of which have paid
dividends as high as 100 per cent for the year This
great industrial activity, which has saved the
country from the terrible depression that pre-
vailed two years ago, is ascribable solely to our
unique position as purvcyor in chief to the ma
tons Of Europe who are consuming manufac-
this war
Any schedule of profits taken, however, must
be set alongside the increased cost of living for
comparison. Such contrast suggests an eco
nomic inequality that emphasizes the abnormal
aspect Of the whole situation. REIMBURSEMENT will
follow in the natural course Of events, for only
the improvident look ahead to a long continu-
ance OF existing conditions. Wisdom and prud-
ence must be enlisted to the end that the future
does not develop disaster for the business Of the
United States
No good reason can be shown why the rail-
roads should not share to the fullest in the
prosperity Of the whole people Let the masters
Of transportation take their huge earnings, and
give the country better service than It has had
during the last few months.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Germany's Answer to the Wilson Note.

Following the example OF the German soldiers,
the German diplomats have kept just one move
ahead of their opponents through all the intricate
mancuvers OF their side of the great war game.
1t is not surprise, therefore, that the first re-
spouse to the peace note Of President Wilson
should come from Berlin.
In terms it is but an amendment to the origi-
nal note from the Central Powers, in which the
tentative proposal that terms Of peace be consid-
cred was made. Its spirit, however, evinces per-
sistent and well-directed purpose on the part OF
the kaiser to shift the burden for continuing the
war to his adversaries. A conference OF dele
gates to discuss in detail the whole situation and
consider all the circumstances Of the relations OF
the European nations for the future is the only
way open to the approach Of settlement 1t
would be preliminary requisite, even were one
side or the other brought to the point Of suing
for peace, and that the passions of conflict have
subsidized to point where one set OF belligerents
can seriously propose such meeting is encour-
aging.
Such conference as is proposed by the Ger
manic allies would have tremendous influence
on the prospects for early settlement Of existing
differences 1t is not hard to think that il such a
meeting had been held in July, 1914, these
years, of dreadful strife would have been years
Of constructive peace instead. No matter how far
apart the ambitions and desires of each may be,
when first presented, middle ground can always
be found. In this case il will be much easier
to approach that common center, for the confer
ence, although between the belligerents, will be
attended BY neutrals as vitality concerned in the
ultimate terms as any OF the warning powers. 1t
IL MT a peace FIR Eurooe but a peace for the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Points About Peace Treaties

Peace treaties are most important docu-
ments, written by hand throughout, sealed
with many seals and bound about with green
silk ribbon.
At least as many original copies of peace
treaties as there are signatory powers are
signed and sealed, while several certified copies
are signed, but not sealed, for the sake OF con-
venience.
The original copies Of peace treaties are
securely locked up in the archives Of the differ
ent countries concerned, while the certified
copies are kept to be used for printing from
and for reference.
The monarchs Of the signatory powers do
not affix their signatures or seals to peace
treaties entered into by them. This important
Formally is carried out by specially accredited
peace commissioners.
Each copy of peace treaty begins with the
words, "In the Name of the Most Holy and
Undivided Trinity" Where Turkey is one Of
the signatory powers, however, this formula is
altered to "In the Name Of Allah the Almighty
God" in the copy allotted to it.
Peace treaties are not written straight
across the page, or pages, like ordinary
documents. They are written in parallel col
umns, one in English, the next in French, the
next in German, and so on, according to the
number of languages spoken by the peoples of
the signatory powers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Shafts Ahmed at Omaha

York News-Times: Omaha is going to have
100000 ornamental lighting system in the bust
ness district No place needs such an improve
ment more
Kearney Hub: Omaha wants at least one of
the Cornhusker foot ball games each year. Omaha
has been so nice about the proposed new state
house that it ought to have this much coming.
York Democrat: We wish for Omaha's
Christmas stocking the assurances of $1,000
000-passenger station. And for York, the assur-
ance that work will be begun on the new North
western depot as soon as the frost is out of the
ground, or sooner.
Wymore Wymorean; Omaha has always
aspired to clear 81 ,000000000 through its clear
ing house banks. That has been the peg the
high mark has been hung upon. But this year
It has been knocked so far away that the bill
lion-doar mark looks small Omahas clearings
this year will total billion and one-quarter,
nearly one-third more than its previous banner
year
Hastings Tribune: Mayor Dahlman is going
to have iivver dropped into his Christmas
stocking. There was such fuss kicked up be-
cause Mayor Jim used the city auto for per-
sonal trips that many of his friends decided to
"chip in" and buy machine for the cowboy
mayor There is nothing that beats being born
under lucky star Murray for Jim
Lincoln Star: A national organization of
farmers met in Omaha the other day, and among
its resolutions was one favoring Omaha as the
location OF farm loan bank. 1t is not stated
that it picked any other city anywhere in the
whole United States. 1t looks as if the metro
polls were little exacting In its hospitality.
The way to a mans heart is through his stomach
and no visitor from any farmers union in dis
tant state could demur to an appeal to vote for
his host. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Another Prosperity Year

From every angle there is seen abundant evil
dence that the year 1917 is to be record-break-
ing one in the volume and value OF business
transacted in the United States.
II we take under inspection conditions that
affect the agricutursts and their interests. we
at once perceive demands for the products Of the
lands that have never been equaled either at home
or abroad These demands are at prices that are
the maximum for more than half century II
the general average is taken as the basis Of
computation
1t has been for centuries maxim among econ
omists that given prosperity among the cultiva-
tors Of the soil general business never fails to be
good
That prosperity spreads il benefits now
throughout the farming districts OF the United
States is not open to doubt and famine-stricken
Europe, with SO many millions OF its former pro-
ducers digging trenches and dealing death to
their fellow men, is absolutely dependent this
year. and will be for the succeeding two years,
upon the foodstufs raised and to be raised in the
fertile fields Of this republic.
To this huge foreign demand we have added
the immense demands OF our own populations in
the cities and industrial districts.
Since November It is said that advances
made in the wages OF employees in the United
States will increase the pay rolls by fully $780,
100000 per annum.
To put this in another form, let il be said tina,
the earning power OF the workers is increased b,
that amount. This increased earning power rep
resents an increased purchasing power OF thai
same amount, $500, 100000 and American work
ers are quick to use that additional purchasing
and paying power. once it is in their hands
Can anything be found that will give stronger
proof Of the prosperity Of our transportation com
panies, manufacturing, financial institutions, com
mercial and construction companies and othe
employers of labor than these recent advances
mostly voluntary upon the part Of the employers
Evidently the farmers merchants, manufac
turers, bankers railways, real estate dealers and
indeed, every business man IN the United States
will find 1917 year of record-breaking pros
perity.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Thot Wornout War Abb
Detroit Nsws-Tribune

From the days when guilty Cain innocenty
incurred Am ! my brothers keeper" the abb
fashion has been growing in favor.
The Greeks used to blame their misfortunes
on the Oracle When their plans failed they
ascribed the failures to misinterpretation OF the
Oracle. Samson blamed his feebleness to the
loss of his hair The Giants said that Fred
Merkle's ivory top caused them to lose the pen
nant. "Had to work at the Office" is the uni
form explanation of tardy husbands, !.
But now the greatest little abb OF them all
has superseded noteworthy excuses of the past.
It's the war in Europe.
y Whatever happened: 1t was the war in
Europe.
The cost of living has taken a record flight.
Dealers shake their heads with mock sadness
as the housewife inquiries as to the price OF fish,.
Eyes, perch has gone up little, not much"
the dealer complains. THE war in Europe, you
know, has increased the cost of living.
Poor little perch swimming. along the great
lake shores, never dreaming that the war in
Europe was making it more valuable.
Chairs-common, unornamented chairs-have
gone up in price, too.
ITS the war in Europe" intones the furni-
ture dealer. High cost of labor and SO forth,
caused by the war makes the price higher"
made chairs into the varnish, works away in
blissful ignorance that the cruel war across the
ocean has made his labor an aristocratic priced
thing.
American eggs-some of them American from
the days of Pocahontas--are reluctantly hauled
from cold storage and sold for cents apiece.
1.-THE war in Europe" abs the seller.
'The war in Europe" explained Mr.. Hughes,
explaining the prosperity.
"The war in Europe" said Mr.. Wilson, ex-
planning the high cost Of living.
1.-THE war in Europe" said the 'fiance, explain
ing why the wedding must be postponed.
"The war in Europe" argued the man who
wanted the United States to prepare, well have
to fight EN- all after it's over"
1.-THE war in Europe, they can't fight anybody
after they get through with this war" urged the
pacihst. -,
Whatever it is, the war will furnish an abb.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
BEAR Mr.. kAB,BeE,
I WoUlb LIKE 70 SEE the
NAN WHO THINKS We WILL RUN
Mae Aovss!
-Mss NIz
wv
50 WOULD YOUR FklhER.
w

Turned you down. did you say? Well. old
chap, it's better to have loved and lost than
never to have loved at ALL"
Eyes, better indeed" replied the rejected
one Better for the postoffice authorities
the florist, the messenger boy, the con-
fectioner, a dozen walters, twice as many
taxi drivers, the jeweler. and half the the
aters In townw--New York Times
"No, I don't speak German, but got
along pretty well in Berlin without knowing
the language"
"That so?"
eyes; for instance, one day wanted
drink and / went into beer garden and
said to the waiter, Look here, old man.
I'm dry! Do you understand-dry! and
tie next minute he came back with three
beers"--Boston Transcript.
At the age OF Is Alice Jones wrought
poetic changes In her name. She signed her
self q. Alysse Jones'. Thus designated she
entered a new school. The head mistress
asked her her name.
"Aiysse Jones'" she replied, "A-l-y-s-s-e."
Thank you" said the teacher. "And how
are you spelling Jones now?-New York
Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
Peace Conferences Of the Past,

One of the most remarkable Of peace con-
ference was the meeting Of Napoleon I and
Emperor Alexander Of Russia on June Is, 1907,
in a pavilion erected on raft in the middle Of
a stream at Tilsit, a town in East Prussia, sit
uated on the banks Of the Mcneil 1t was this
conference which ended the war between
France on the one hand and Prussia and Rus
sia on the other.
It was at Frankfort, in 1871, that the treaty
which ended the Franco-Prussian war was
signed, giving Germany Alsace and Lorraine
and 81, 000, 000 600 Seven years later the Russo
Turkish war ended with the treaty of San
Stefano, which gave Russia an immense
amount Of territory. The subsequent treaty of
Berlin, in which other powers had deciding
voice, gave Russia money instead of land.
Three years ago St. James palace, in Lon.
don, was the scene Of negotiations that ended
in the signing of peace treaty between the
Turkish empire and the Balkan league, which
included Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Mon
tenegro. This treaty closed the thirty-two
weeks war between Turkey and the allied
states and resulted In the slicing up of a con-
siderable portion of the sultan's dominions in
Europe.
The last time the great powers met to settle
amieably lewiston Of territory was at the
conference of Algeciras, a little town in Spain,
on the Bay of Gibraltar, In February, 1906.
Germany had resented Frances proposals in
regard to its scheme for the peaceful pene-
traticn" Of Morocco, but at the conference in
question the matters were amicably arranged,
France being left fairly free hand to 60 ahead
with it's plans.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
THE HUSTLER AND WORKER


Edgar A. Guest, in Detroit Free Press
Whenever Jim Green owed neighbor
bill,
He worried. o
And worried s
whats the matter?" folks asked as they
travelled that way.
You're looking SO gloomy and downcast
today"
II owe" he would answer. "a debt can't
And I'm worried"
Whenever merchant refused further trust,
He worried.
Wherever he wandered he kicked up the
dust - ..3 nr
He'd pause by the roadside to think Of his
debts,
And spend all the morning rehearsing re-
grets,
And wall; Little sympathy anyone gets
When he's worried"
Whenever Jack White owed neighbor bill
He hustled;
He dug in his toes and he worked with a
will,
He hustled MA .t
He chung to his smile and he kept up his
chin.
Redoubled his efforts to bring In the tin,
Went out for the coin for the debt he was in
And he rustled.
He didn't take time to sit down in despair
And worry: .
He didn't complain Of his burdens of care
Or his worry:
No debt ever frightened the soul of Jack
White arE 4c.
Or caused him to think 1t was useless to
fight.
He held to the thought that he'd come out
all right EHsHs
And he hustled, g
Jack White doesn't owe anybody today.
He hustled:
His debts, big and little. he managed to pay,
For he hustled
Jim Green isn't welcome in places of trade,
His debts still remain on their books as
unpaid.
No serious effort to meet them he made,
But he worried.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27

The Lincoln Journal observes on the absence
nowadays Of the milling land churning that used
to take place at the state capital Tor week or
two before the converting Of the legislature and
offers several explanations. The real explanation
is that the work of the legislature has come to
be Of relatively small significance compared with
the other activities of the state--in a word, be-
cause Nebraska has outgrown its swaddling
clothes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27
GRINS AND ORGANS.

"Beauty is only skin deep. you know.
ut used to be- think the girls are lay
ing 1t on a little thicker this year.'-Detroit
Free Press.
II had to put my foot down whep ny
wife wanted to learn to drive the car" said
Meeker to friend. ,,..
"Why?" replied the friend. Il thought you
always gave In to her.. "a.
nv foot on the brake every time we came TO
a tight place"-New York Times.
That artist was making fun OF VI.
How so?"
when we went into his workshop he
told US he was drawing torso, and when
| went to look at 1t 1t was nothing but
a body without any head, legs, or arms
Baltimore American. H
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27

Canada's contribution to the war now totals
17,2Os men. Already the casualties number 6s,-
600, or about II per cent Should the war con-
tnue far into the new year, the Dominion hopes
to make the total 100000 men Considered as
test of British solidarity the result is one of the
big surprises OF the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-27

The December report of the Department of
Agriculture ranks Nebraska second in winter
acreage and indicated yield Except for compare
son with this time last year, calculations on the
yield are lof little value, The main feature Of the
report is the increase in area sown, amounting to
$4,000 acres for the whole country. The stimu-
lus of high prices is not as impressive as pre-
dicted