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

T = ANSAS, the pathfinder in blazing the trails
for the progress of economic reforms, be-
gan to the honor of being leader way
back the days when the Constitution
adopted And Kansas, true to her well earned repu-
tation has Jagged in the trail blazing business
1t was but of years ago that political
swept the State and a party demanding changes
in the social, political and financial, customs, laws
and institutions sprang up and fourshed But it
years ahead of its time-this party-and
Kansas of late has just been catching with
the advanced ideas of the prophets of that day.
In those days of political upheaval the farmers
demanding financial plan that would reckon with
them. They felt that the banking system built
up for the benefit of the railroad the manufacturer
and the merchant They objected to the high rates
mortgages and held to the belief that the farm
ers were entitled to long time loans at low rate
of interest the the corporations
But it was not for many years after and not
til Kansas had settled quiet but determined
demeanor that this about.
a ago a mutual organization of Kansas farm
was formed which has resulted in giving to the
farmers the financial benefits enjoyed
by the corporations.
This mutual organization The Rural
Credit Association with headquarters Emporia-
the first successful statewide rural credit system in
this country.
Rural Credit?"
The words themselves answer Every one knows
the meaning of credt-"time given for payment of
land goods sold" Rural credit therefore,
credit extended to persons living in the country,
rural meaning pertaining to the country
Strictly speaking, loan farm land might be
called rural credit But with the advent of the
Kansas Rural Credit Association, rural credit is
confined to the method of making farm loans.
Rural credit initiated in Kansas by a
Der of leading Kansas farmers and business
While the system is in the United States. it
formed the basis of agricultural credit in Euro
countries for century. Germany, of
whose marvellous efficiency" much has been writ
since the outbreak of the war, originated it and
seems to have developed it on a larger scale than
any other country, although it forms almost equal
y important of the economical systems of France
Australian gary, Russia and Italy.
The principle of rural credit worked out by
that remarkable soldier statesman Frederick the
Great, who started it in 1863. In Germany it is
called the "Landschaften, land bank, its sole pur
being to lend to farmers, who constitute
it, application of the principle of co-opera-
which, in late years, has been active the
industrial commercial development of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-28

r = ANSAS, the pathfinder in blazing the trails
q for the progress of economic reforms, be-
gan to the honor of being leader way
back the days when the Constitution was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
FULL TRAIN OF CANTALOUPES
FROM ONE CALIFORNIA GROWEF

Tonight the first solid trsinload Of
canraloupes ever shipped by \ single
grower VIII pass through Fl Paso. en-
route from the Imperial valley or Cali
forEia to eastern markets
Besides having the distinction OF be-
ms the first train shipped by a single
grower. II IS also the only solid train
or % psrisllabis commodity ever shipped
from one CousiGuC- T. one consiEuee.
In the rautalGuae special viii be 80
refFigerator g ROADS Of the famous Mis-
sion Bell brand all grown packed and
shipped hy -thc growers. Arakeliau
Bros a. Co. or CsleNico, Calf The en-
tire traiulead is consigned to the Chi
ca-c office Of tine growers Most Of
the trainload viii be consumed fin Chi
ago Tut a few cars may be diverted
C. cities farther east
The only stops made 10y the special
train win Ice. - icing stations and di-
Vision points and the train viii be ham
died tv way Of the Texas & Pacific
from Ed I-aso 10 Fort Worth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
Offers Marriage License
Instead Of Dog License

This is the sad tale Of lite yellow
dog. He was picked up by the cog
catchers. taken TO the pound ana heIo
pending his release upon the payment
OF the amount OF his license or ms
execution by the pounds painless pro
cess.
Friday morning a well dressed Amer
lean called at the pound TO claim me
pup The dog was identified by ms
stubby tail and his yellow coat and the
owner asked 10 be permitted to take
the dog home with him.
Have YOU a license saked the
pOundmsster.
.'Sure-here It is the man answered
lie produced a license but il was a
maria Ee license and not a dog license
The dog remained r prisoner IN the
pound uniI a dog license had been OBJ
tanned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
EXPOSITION To
De OCT. 1875
President Cannot Come For
Opening of Festival; Elk
pected Here Oct. IA.

The dates for the international Soils
Products exposition were permanently
set wednesday for october Il to 2s, in
elusive. by the board OF control OF the
farm congress. In view Of the perma-
nent setting Of these dates president
Wilson viii most likely not make the
opening address at the exposition
The president has agreed 10 make
the dedicatory address at Elephant
Butte dam on October Il and be IN e
Paso on the evening Of the same cay
An effort viii be made 10 nave nm ~
change these dates. however, so as to
arrange for the president to open the
irritation and dry farming congresses.
which viii also be a part OF the fail
festival in FL PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
SHIRT SLEEVE MEETING OF
UNIVERSITY CLUB TONIGHT

A shirt sleeve meeting of the Uni
versi;y club vi; be held this evening
Mt the club rCcms in the Paso del Norte
hotel
This viii be the first meeting to be
held in June aad the constitution and
bylaws VIII be finally adopted after be-
ing referred lack 10 the constitution
committee for revision.
Plans for a campaign to have every
college man in FL Paso join the club
and committees will be named to can
vass the available university men Of the
city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
W. Idoat Jumps on Van HON
Boy, But Gcts/a knockout

Van Horn. Tex. June 1s-Elton SILT
man. = Is year old hoy. sustained sew
arsl deep scratches on his face and
arms when q wildcat he was attempting
to lead by q chain leaPed upon his
chest and tried to reach his throat with
its teeth
The boy grabbed the cat by its neck
zud held n off until he could reach Z
club. with which he gave the animal a
knockout blow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
Safety Razor Not Safe
When Burglars Break In

Thursday night thieves stole two gold
stickpius. a safety razor and wearing
apparel from the residence OF " NJ
Camp. c416 Copper street
Entrance was made through 4 side
window Of the residence during the
absence of the family tt Is believed
that the thieves were frightened away
before they had completed the robbery,
As bundle Of clothes was found m
the room
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
REV. HERMAN PORTER OPERATED
UPON FOR APPFNDTCTTTS

Rev. Herman G. Porter, pastor Of the
First Methodist church, was operated
upon at Rolston hospital Thursday
night for appendicitis.
Although the hospital Is Just being
completed. Rev. Mr.. Porter was taken
there for the operation. which was sue
cessfUlly performed and the minister
was reported 10 be resting well Friday
morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
WALKING WITH WASH. ARRESTED
or CHARGE OF VAGRANCY

Mexican with a sack OF freshly
washed clothes was arrested on hIagof-
IN avenue. near the city warehouse
Friday morning. He gave the name OF
Lorenzo Puma There were so pieces
Of wash in the sack
he vas charged with vagraucy and
IS being held He claimed 10 have been
oeliVerlng the clothes after his wife
had washed them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
AGED. HOMELESS. FRIENDLESs moe
IS SHOT At POLICE 81 aTTnN

An aged homeless canine was nut
10 death in the rear OF the police sta
lion Friday morning The dog was
shOt four times before he died ana
the ground was covered with blood.
No reason was given by the police
Tor shooting the dog at the station in
stead OF sending il TO the pound where
II could have been killed humanelv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
ONE TOURING CAR HITS ANOTHER
TWO FRONT WHEELS BROKEN

Chalmers touring car, owned by
Fred Allen was struck by a Buick tour
ing car at the corner Of Third and
Stanton streets Thursday night
The Allen car was standing at the
curb when the Buick car. driven by
Alfred UrO. struck it, Uro offered to
pay the damages 10 the car and was
released The two front wheels were
broken
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
To Work Wonders.

Here in Fl Paso every DAY with
Nov mat IS what everybody is do
Ing Now VIII do the same for YOU
n YOU VIII only start. Now can be
used for everything. ia your home at
The office, shop, or In the garage Your
Grocer mas VOW OF Ryan's Drug
S5cres-AdE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
To Drive Out Malaria and Build In
The system

TAKE the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC You know
what you are taking as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form.
Soc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
We Continue The
Sale Of Girls Dresses

4 fairylike dresses of nets. COM
bined with gorgeous ribbons. laces
and chiffon flowers. fower-slrewn
voiIes. novelty voiIes. diminties, and
bsslisles, solid color and striped
French linen; also simple white
dresses and gingham dresses for
play or school. Many two-piece
dresses and frooks for sports wear.
Truly a wonderful collection. at
wonderful prices. Sizes for Chill
dren, intermediates and Juniors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
Removal Sale Takes A Fresh Start
s:ss or-Price

sale has accomplished its object
Stocks are being greatly reduced but we have many
lots still to be cleared out.
To make certain that these wH be sold, we haze
1erciessLy crushed down the prices so that noO you
are offered euen greater Oalues than before
Be sure not to miss coming Tor these:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16

wonderful offering The Hats and Caps here and tomorrow we
you choice. at the following low prices:
Baby Lawn Caps Worth up $l.5O at .......... 25c
Baby Lawn Caps Worth up $3.50 at ........... Soc
Baby Lawn Caps. Worth up S400 CSC
Lingerie and Sport Hats Worth $3.50 to $500 at S145
Chldren Straw Hats. Worth $500 to $3.50 at .s1s5
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
Trimmed Hats RO~
Worth To $1,000. wv

TOMORROW woman may choose from an
= excellent collection Of trimmed hats IN
black and subdued tones. suitable for travel
ing wear. values up 70 $1,000, at Soc each.
This is a very unusual sale. It IS doubly I'M
usual because this big reduction comes so
early in the season. But the Millinery Store
Is doing some wonderful things right along and
the wise woman Is taking advantage Of them.
The hats are Of hemp and Milan hemp. Lisere
and horsehair braids Stylish shapes. with
ribbons. flowers, glazed leaves and ornaments
tastefully arranged and we'll made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16
Children @ Infants
FIeadWear Values

q VAST quantity of Infants Caps. Cbildren's
ASport, Lingerie and Straw Trimmed Hats
were recently taken over by us from manufac1
turer who wanted to dispose of his surplug
stock.
The maker Of this Headwear Is at the head Of
his calling. He knows how to express youth
in cloth and straw. Every hat or cap he makes
Is made perfectly We picked these up at such
a low price, that in spite of the fact that We
are now in the midst Of great Removal Sale
and must reduce stocks. we could not resist this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-16

last take s yop e6oo. Of The ioI at "' "'' $I.45
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
MOOSE REJECTS
DRY" PLATFORM
Table Resolution BY Vote OF
523 to 81, Saying They
Favor 1t, But Will
Not Adopt 1t.

Auditorium. Chicago, June 10.-The
progressive convention by a vote Of
523 to 50, tabled a resolution favoring
prohibition. Delegates expressed the
opinion that while they favor prohibi-
ton. they do not want to make it the
main issue in the party's campaign.
Delegate w. ID. Cooper, of Lawrence,
kas. launched the prohibition fight in
Producing an amendment proposing a
federal constitutional amendment to
prohibit the sale, manufacture, impOr-
tatlon and expectation of intoxicating
liquors. 1t was greeted with prolonged
applause. His amendment read as fol-
lows:
1--WE pledge ourselves to submit to the
people of the United States an amend
ment to the constitution f%orbidding the
sale, manufacture, Importation and eX-
portation Of Intoxicating liquors."
Henry Allen. of Kansas, urged adop-
ton of the plank which he said has
designed to Conserve humanity"
James r. Garfield differed with Allen,
not, as he said, because he did not be-
lleVe in prohibition, but because it's
appearance in the platform would make
prohibition the main issue in the cam
palen and not be to the best interests
of the party.
Takes Time.
"The liquor question: he said, "is one
that must be solved by the slow edious
process of education. This party should
not make prohibition an issue in this
campaign unless we are willing to for
get all other issues. 1t takes courage 20
postpone, but / hope this convention
will refuse a prohibition plank" said
Garfield in conclusion. The applause
was vigorous.
Former Lieutenant Governor Wall
lace. of California. who spoke for the
amendment suggested that Roosevelt be
asked whether such a plank should be
inserted. but the delegates groaned dis
approved. He pointed out the lessons of
the European war to show the adj
vantages of prohibition.
The vote tabling the resolution and
excluding the plank from the platform
was announced the convention whooped
it's approval. Afterward Chairman
Robins followed a suggestion that the
convention be given an opportunity to
express it's sentiments on the question.
He asked all those who favored the
principle to rise and almost the entire
throng stood n cheered.
Chairman Robins said the latter
action of the delegates was a Splendid
testimonial of belief in prohibition.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
He Had the Price.

Bill McCabe's Poughkeepsie team
was playing the Kingston team one
day years ago, in the Atlantic league,
and a guy named Fogarty was umpire.
In the ninth inning, with the score
tied, two OF McCabe's men played out,
and as Bill had only one man extra.
he had to rush the bleacher seats to
find a man to fill in. He drew a big
hick, who said he couldn't play, but for
the fun could fill in. There were two
out at the time aud the fans were ex-
cited.
Our hero, the hick, came to bat. He
drew three balls and the next one
across he picked over the left field
fence for a homer. Instead of running,
the fathead stood there while the
crowd howled itself mad. McCabe ran
out to him and yelled, Run, you boob,
rum"
The hick turned and faced Bill and
in a slow voice drawled: mo, sir, I
wont run I'm no coward. III admit
| lost your ball, but l got the money
right here in my pocket to pay for it,"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
LEAGUE PRESIDENT
REvERSES DECISION
Zehrung Rules When Pitcher Is
On Rubber, Throwing to Plate
Is Pitching to Batter.

Lincoln. Neb, June 1O.-President
Zehrung, of the Western league, has
sustained the protest filed by the ST.
Joseph club, involving the game of
May 10 between the Wichita and st.
Joseph club. and has ordered that the
game be replayed. The Western league
executive in his ruling DEGREES that
when the pitcher is on the rubber and
throws to the plate he is pitching to
the batter" During the game in Dues
ton when there were three balls and
two strikes on the batter and the bases
were full the Wichita pitcher threw to
the plate. while standing on the rub
Der. The catcher stepped over the
plate. in front Of the batsman, received
the ball and touched out the runner.
Umpire Anderson allowed the out. a
decision which stands reversed by the
league president.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
FuRRED TONGUE NO PROOF
Why Il Is Supposed to Indicate Dises-
tive Disturbance Never Has
Been Explained.

Just why a furred tongue is sup
posed to be an indication OF a dis
turbance Of the digestive apparatus
has v been explained. The Medi-
cal Record calls to mind the respected
land feared) spinster in our commu-
nifty a good many years ago who had
her own opinion about doctors. Urged
to consult n OF their fraternity
when a little indisposed, she would re-
pei the suggestion with scorn. All
they do she would say, is to say,
Let's see your tongue. How's your
bowels? Two dollars, please."''
The editor says he has known physi-
clans of the old school who could di-
agnose a case by looking at the
tongue, just as he has known a physi-
clan who could diagnose" a case
Of pneumonia in a child he had never
see before when he got ten feet away
from the bed. And what is more, he
could tell which side it was on and
even designate the lobe affected in
some cases"
OF course this is The edi-
tor is ridiculing the furred tongue as
a symptom of trouble in the digestive
apparatus.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
A REMARKABLE
STATEMENT
Mrs. Sheldon Spent $1,000 for
Treatment Without Bene-
fit FinallyM Made Well by
LydiaE p. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
Englewood, III. -"While going
through the Change Of Life | snfferea

WIN headaches, ner-
|vousness, flashes Of
|heat, and / suffered
$50 much l did not
know what l was
doing at times. l
spent $1,000 on doc
and not one did
me any good. One
day a lady called at
my house and said
Ishe had been as sick
AS / was at n time,
and Lydia E. Pink
III, N~t-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
His Identity.

We met a mar with the most as
toundingly lugubrious cast of counte-
nance that WI had ever seen. Gloom
sat on his brow like a brooding con-
dor on her nest and an abysmal sad
ness seemed %devouring him.
"Ah!" said we, eve perceive that
you are a celebrated wag, for, in sooth,
we have lever before in all of woes
appointed ways beheld such a persona
tication of w~retchedness."
mo-" he replied, 81 am not a humor-
list. l feel as sad as l look. am a
pacifist, and believe that preparedness
will inevitably bring on war;"
"You do we'll to mourn your awful
condition." we returned. eff you were
a humorist you might get over it. But
you are a dad-burned fool, and there
is no help for you!"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
Consulting a LAWYER.

THAT is my opinion. Twenty-Five
dollars, please
Il got the same opinion from an
other lawyer and he charged me S."
"uh. You had no confidence in
him"
Mono"
but you have in me?"
Yves"
"Precisely. Our opinions are the
same. but the difference in the cost
is $50. And to have confidence in
your case is we'll worth $40. This
wal in Europe is a terrible affair, is
it ot?'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
Hard to Answer.

"Philters is greatly interested in
chemistry.'
$50 l hear"
He's always busy with retorts."
Naturally"
but the kind that gives him most
concern are made by Mrs. Philters
when she visits his laboratory to lee
ture him about wasting his time and
spelling his Clothes"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
Efficiency

Efficiency.
Mrs. Knicker-We can't keep a
cook.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures for a food
dictator.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
An Oversight.

"And what have you done to bring
you here?" asked the prison visitor OF
the man behind the bars.
81 amt so much what l DONE" re.
piled the prisoner, "as what l left un.
done"
"Ah, that is indeed sad"
at sure is. If I'd only had sense
enough to fix up a good strong alibi
thev'd never got the goods on me-"
Two lovers can make a street car
f,,ll nf nnnnln n,ufnllH.l rnor:ol-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14
Fooled! He Bit.

Fooled! He Bit.
Eyes, told father that white poker
chip dropped was a peppermint tab
let"
did he swallow it?"-Hobart Her
old.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-06-14

Compound made her well, so / took it and
now am just as we'll as l ever was. I
cannot understand why women don't
see how much pain and suffering thew
would escape by taking your medicine.
1 cannot praise it enough for it saved
my life and kept me from the Insane
Hospital:"- Mrs. e. SHELDON, 5657 S.
Halsted St, E%nglewood, III.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties Of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists il
pays to write the Lydia e. Pink.
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for special free advice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-21
MUSCATINE RECLUSE
LEAVES BIG ESTATE

Muscatine, Feb 21.-Charles Hampe,
one of Muscatine's best known citizens,
was found dead in his room, where he
resided, at 126 West Second street,
Saturday afternoon, and it is thought
that death occurred about two or
three hours before his body was
found. DR.. E. H. King, coroner, was
called Immediately and his death was
found to be caused from apoplexy.
Mr.. Hampe's death marks the pass
ing of one of Muscatine's most pic
turesque characters. He is estimated
to be worth around s250,000, and had
made his home in small room at the
above address for many years past.
The lifeless body of Mr.. Hampe was
discovered by Claude Eutsler, who re-
sides on the floor above. and while the
body was still warm Coroner King
thought that death had come two or
three hours before being found and an
inquest was found not necessary.
For years Mr.. Hampe, with his
brother, conducted a harness business
here, and the profits of their business
netted the two a large fortune, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-21
AT SPENCER SOTARE.

Perhaps never has a more discussed
novel been written than that of Three
Weeks" by Elinor Glyn. It's beauty has
been critically conceded and it's dra-
matte merit admitted by the most con-
sentative. Paul" the wooer of a run
away queen, has taken his place
among the heroes of fiction that men
refer TO with interest and women with
animation. Sonia, the royal mate of a
dissolute monarch, young, alluring, ad-
yenturous, is now a modern symbol of
love that scOrns to count the cost
In the film play the author has added
to her creation in a prologue that in
tensifies the thrill of some of her
scenes and adds color and vivacitv to
others. Miss Madeline Traverse who
appears in the role of the tempera-
mental queen, is regarded as one of the
most attractive of the country's young
er stars. Mahlon Hamilton, who PLAYS
the role of Paul, is one of the most
popular Of leading players of the ma
tive stage. The picture is to be seen
tonight at the Spencer Square.