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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-03-09

Thanks Reverend, for our n
nancial assistance II you will
send me Ioc in stamps will send
you the S. S. minutes, as there is
no money in treasury to pay for
postage. Some OF our ex-treas-
urers have left the state with the
money and have failed to return
it. This is not right aud unless
the same is returned soon steps
will be taken to secure it,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-03-09
Grand Chain, I'll. Mar 2. L

J. B McCrary.
Dear Sir. find enclosed post
office order for S. 90 for the
paper. | have taken charge CT
the church at Perks and Fl, d
things in poor shape, but y
the help OF God we are prospering
very nicely. Pray for our success.
Yours for the cause of Christ,
D. Grassland
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07
Publication Notice

First published June 2, 1917 Free Press }
In the District Court Of Ellis County. Kan
B. Brungardt. Plaintiff.
FOnnie H. LeboId widow of c. h. Lebold.
the known heir, and the unknown heirs,
executors, administrators, devisees. trus-
tees and assigns of C H LebOld, deceas-
ed and Fannie h Lebold-
william NJ Patterson and--Patter-
son, his wife, If living, the unknown
heirs executors, admins traitors, deTisees.
trustees and assigns Of William NJ Patter-
willard P Merry and Merry
his wife, if living, or the unknown heirs
executors admins traitors, devisees trus-
tees, and assigns Of Willard P Merry and
Merry, Defendants.
The State of Kansas. to the above named de-
PENDANTS. Greeting.
You are hereby notified that you have
been sued by B. Brungardt. plaintiff:
ms summons IS TO require you TO ans
wer the petition fled by plaintiff IN the Clerks
ONCE OF the District Court Of Ellis County,
Kansas, on or before the 18th day of July
1917. or said petition VIII be taken as true
and Judgment rendered forever barring and
enjOining you and each of you from claim
ing or 70 claim or assert any right, title.
claim. lien property demand estzte or lien
IN and to the following described real estate
being, lying and situated IN the County Of
Ellis, State of Kansas, toEit=
Lots sixteen (16) and eighteen 80 IN
block twenty-five t22l IN the original town
OF Hays City, now the City Of Hays. and
TO said real estate and every part thereof in
said plaintiff and for such other and further
relief as may TO the court seem euitabIe.
Just and proper c NJ Holmquist.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
CFirst published June 6. 1917. Free Press)
Administrator Notice
State Of Kansas, Ellis County, ss=
In the Probate Court Of said County and
In the matter Of the estate Of Friedrich Mai.
Deceased
Notice of Final Settlement
Creditors AID all other persons interest
ed IN the aforesaid estate are hereby mott
ned that on the 2nd day Of July. 1917
shau apply to the Probate Court sitting at
the Court House IN the city OF Hays Ellis
County, Kansas, for full and final settle
ment Of said estate and for an order Of the
Court finding and adiudEinR who are the
heirs Of Friedrich Mai, Deceased
August Giinther Administrator Of the e
tate Of Fredric Mai. Deceased
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07
Dollar WeeeIx Gone

-"On the subscription end, we be-
lieve that the knen of the dollar
weekly has been rung and that 1t, to-
gether with. the subscription based
upon the principle of pay-as-you-can
Is going to be glorious history. The
editor of the future who pays his
bills and lives like other humans must
be running dollar and half or two
dollar weekly and on a cash-in-sd-
vance basis.
ness institution and let's mn # On .
business basis, having some idea what
II costs TO produce, and get a fair
profit on the production. Let US not
be like the Oklahoma farmer who.
when asked how much oats he had
raised replied: 81 raised right smart
bit, sold 3 great deal and had quite
a lot left Publishers Auxiliary.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07
HE DOES NOT USE THE KNIFE

DIR. Spar treats diseases of the
Stomach, Liver, Blood, Skin, Nerves,
Heart, Spleen, Kidneys, Bladder, Sex
ual Diseases, Diseases of Women,
Rheumatism, Diabetes, Catarrh, Bed
Wetting,Leg Ulcers, certain forms OF
Paralysis, Weak Lungs, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Appendicitis, Gall Stones,
Golfers, Tumors, Cancers, Bilious
ness, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Emaciation,
Epilepsy, Headache, Sleeplessness,
Neurasthenia, Obesity, Pleurisy, Scro-
fulous Diseases, Diseases of Men, and
the Tobacco Habit
If you have Kidney or Bladder
troubles bring an ounce bottle Of
your urine for analysis.
The doctor furnishes ali his own
medicines
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07

am prepared to do carpet and rug
weaving. Miss A. &. McCIain.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07
First published June 8. 1917. Free Press
Administrator Matte
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE
Nearly new, triple silver plated b
fat Comet. Easily changed to a In
quire at the Free Press Office or Carl
A. Clark, Hays, Kansas
Oil Stove for Sale
A three burner oil stove for sale at
a bargain A good Stove that gives
out no Odor. Phone 100.
For Rent
Rooms to rent with or without
board. Inquire Of Mrs. Ida Ransom.
FOR SALE
Twelve good residence lots IN good
location within four and six blocks
or the business section. Inquire OF
the Free Press oH1ee- Phone IL
For Sale or Trade
A good seven passenger Hudson
touring car. Fred n. Dreiling.
Wanted
A woman to come TO the house to
do family washing Phone 131 B.
FOR SALE
IA feet Of sbafting, hangers and
pulleys. Inquire at the Free Press Of
ice. Phone No. -.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07
Victoris July 10th.

NIctofl8s July IULh-
Should you or your child have any
thng wrong with your eyes, ears,
nose or throat, or need glasses, make
q date with Dr.. May Brown, Offices
n Campbell Building, Salina, Kan
sas, or see him at Victoria, on Tues
day July 10th, Ellis, July 18th. and
Russell, July 18th.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07
Uncle Eben

Many a time" said Uncle Eben. Hde
bes' part Of de sermon is over after de
text has been read"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07

First published June 2, 1917 Free PressD
In the District Court Of Ellis County, Kan
B. Brungardt. Plaintiff
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07

IA feet Of sbafting, hangers and
puIleys. Inquire at the Free Press Of
fee. Phone No. -.
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RED Cross SUBSCRIPTION.

New members of Hays Chapter
Red Cross are:
Mrs. J. N. Wilson, Mrs. A. ". Pet
tie, Mrs. Andrew Eichbusch, Mrs.
Stella BarthoIic, John Fox, Mrs. Rose
Nolan, Miss A. E. MeLain, Mrs. z. H.
Hull, Mrs D. C. holland, D. c. No
land, F. G. Hood, Mrs H. Knoche,
Nallia Rpadar
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-07

One Fox hound, well trained for
coon, skunk, Opossum and muskrat.
Silent trailer-four years old. Phone
1913 or address r. c. Kissing.
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PILES

Itching, Bleeding, Blind or Pro-
truding Piles quickly and permanent
ly cured WITHOUT THE KNIFE.
No cutting, no chloroform or other
dangerous anesthetic used. He gives
q contract and guarantee to cure
every case he treats, no matter how
long standing, or refund every cent
full and troublesome maIady, it will
pay you to call and have talk with
him
The doctor is authorized by the
State OF Kansas to treat all chronic
diseases Of men and women.
Examination and consultation free
and confidential
Office Address:
E. E. SPARR, NJ. D.
229 Glendale Bldg.
Kansas City, Mo.
Reference: Gate City National Bank
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
HER WORK NOT APPRECIATED
Master Was Not Laid Up Per-
odicaiiy From Overeatin9.

A lady had a cook who gave her ev-
cry satisfaction. and she was under the
impression that the cook was equally
satisfied with her place. But one morn
ing, to the lady's intense surprise, the
cook told her she was going away.
Whatever do you want to leave for,
Jane" asked her mistress. II am very
pleased with you. and / thought you,
were quite comfortable here"
"Yes, mum. I'm comfortable enough
In way. but"
The cook hesitated and fdgeted
about. .
But what?" queried her mistress.
"Weil. mum" she blurted out. tho
fact Is. master doesn't seem to appre-
ciate my cookery. and can't stop In a
place where my efforts to please are
wasted; so I'd rather 60. num-"
But what makes you think that
your master doesn't appreciate your
cookery? Has he ever complained to
your" asked the lady.
"No. mum: but my last master was
always bein' laid up through overeat-
ing-he said he couldn't help doing so,
because by cookery was so delicious
but master here hasn't been laid ND
once all the three months I've been
with you, and that's just what bothers
me SO. num-"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
SUMMER CULTIVATION
OF ORCHARD NEEDED
Three Methods That May Be
Practiced Are Explained by
Kansas College Expert.

Summer cultivation Of the orchard
is necessary II a profit is to be made.
In the opinion Of +. s. Merrill, assist
ant professor Of horticulture In the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
Three methods may be practiced
In the cultivation Of an orchard" said
Professor Merrill. THE first Of these
is the sod mulch system. This is prac-
ticed on bottom land or land high In
fertility. Orchards on fertile land are
likely to produce a heavy growth Of
wood, which prevents the formation Of
fruit buds. In order to overcome this
grass crop should be sowed In the
orchard. The grass crop is moved
when necessary and allowed to remain
on the ground.
The second method. often used.
consists Of sowing a grass crop III the
orchard and harvesting the hay. This
system IL injurious to the trees and re-
duces the size and value Of the fruit.
~where the topography and slope of
the land will permit. clean cultivation
Is advisable. It kills the weeds and
conserves the moisture. Orchards
cultivated In this manner will produce
larger fruit than under other systems
Of cultivation.
Clean cultivation will keep down In
sect pests by destroying their hibernat-
ing places and food supply. The buff
falo tree hopper 70 less Injurious In
clean, cultivated orchards. because 1t
ssgssves their food supply"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
KEEP BEST ANIMALS
FOR MEAT PURPOSES
Big Mistake to Send Breeding
Stock to Butcher on Account
of High-Priced Feed.

CBy r. H. WILLIAMS. Animal HI sband-
man. Arizona Agricultural Experiment
Station
Owing to the high price Of feeds.
scarcity Of labor and the unusually
high prices ruling for meat animals,
there Is a tendency to send some Of
the best breeding stock to the butch
er. This Is big mistake. for IL Is
certain that the best animals should
be maintained. This Is the time, how
ever. to inspect the fiocks, herds and
studs and eliminate all inferior or or
binary individuals. On the other
hand, stockmen would do well 20 main
tain all their superior breeding stock
for they are certain to be needed In
the future. There Is q growing ten
dency to decrease the number Of live
stock In the country. This portends
meat shortage unless. public-spirited
stockmen or those gifted with long
vision check the present movement.
There IL no doubt that many farmers
will be discouraged with the live stock
business and sell their animals out
right. Something should be done to
remind the farmers that all these ami
mails are needed and the best should
be retained for future use.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
h0MEJELLYM MAKING
Fruits That Are Best Suited for
This Delicious Product.
HcTlN IS PRIME Element
Amount Of Sugar Can Be Determined
BY the Alcohol Test-Mistalees
to Be Avoided by the
Housewife.

prepared nv the United States Depart
ment Of AgrlcultgreJ
A good jelly should be bright. Of good
color, and clear. When removed from
the glass II should retain the shape of
distinct cleavage, retaining the angles
where cut. II should sparkle and be
tender enough TO culver without break
ting.
Fruit for Jelly Makins.-The Juice
from certain fruits. such as grape
apple. crabapple. orange, kumQuat and
currant, Is better suited for making
a natural fruit jelly than Juices from
other fruits. The juices from these
fruits contain the properties necessary
for jelly making. The best fruits for
Jelly making contain pectin and acid.
Pectin. the fundamental jelly-makinc
substance. does not exis; In some fruits
In sufficient amount 10 make Jelly with
out the addition of rectin from some
other source. The peach, strawberry
and cherry are examples of fruits
which contain acid but are lacking In
pectin. Pear, guava and ounce con
tain pectin but are deficient in acid.
II the missing property be added to
each OF these fruits. a jelly with the
color and favor of the fruit selected
can be made.
Extracting the Juiee.-wash such
fruit as berries, grapes and currants
In running water and add one cupful
Of water for each pound Of fruit For
apples, ounces. guavas and such hard
fruits, wash. slice and add three cup
fuls water TO each pound of fruit The
fruit should be cooked until tender,
small quantity of water being added
to help extract the juice. The fruit
Juice will flow more freely when heat
ed than when cold, and the cooking
develops the pectin. AS soon as the
fruit is tender the liquid should be
squeezed through a cheesecloth and
then be allowed TO drip. without pres
sure through flannel jelly bag Qllus-
trated). Overlooking of the fruit is apt
TO result in a cloudy jelly. After cool
Ing the juice TO room temperature test
II TO determine the amount Of pectin
present This test gives some idea Of
the proper proportion of sugar TO Juice.
Add one tablespoonful % per cent
grain alcohol to an equal volume of
cooled fruit Juice and shake gently.
The effect of the alcohol is TO bring
together the pectin in jellylike mass.
II large quantity Of pecdn is present
II Will appear in one mass or clot when
poured from the glass. This indicates
that equal quantities of sugar and
Juice may be used. II the pectin does
not slip from the glass in one mass.
less sugar will be required. A fair
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09

given for the inversion OF the sugar by
the acids Of the fruit and there is less
danger Of disqualification.
Cooking the JeiIy.-After the sugar
has dissolved. the cooking should be as
rapid as possible. Finished jelly can
be obtained more quickly by rapid
cooking. Long cooking will tend to
darken the product and destroy the
pectin. which will cause the finished
Jelly TO he less firm.
Since no definite temperature can be
given for the finished jelly. the most
convenient means of determining when
II is finished is TO test II with a spoon
or paddle. Dip a spoon or wooden
paddle in the boiling mass. Remove
and cool by moving it back and forth
for few seconds and then allow the
jelly to drop from II. As long as there
is strip present II will run or drop
from the spoon. When the jeiiying
point is reached, II will break from the
spoon in fakes or sheets. When this
jelly stage is reached. remove from the
fire Immediately and skim. Swimming
~ itA- i'fiiA NiNtN NuNAt-
Filling Giasses.-After skimming tbs
jelly, pour al once into hot sterilized
glasses and set aside to cool.
Cooling and SeaIing.-Ccol as rapid
" as possible, avoiding dust which viii
give contamination with mold. When
the Jelly is cold cover II with melted
parafiin. BY running a pointed stick
around the edge Of the glass while the
paraffin is still hot. better seal can
be obtained
Storine.-Jelly should be stored in n
cool, dark, dry place. II Jelly is stored
for long period of time. IL will de-
teriorate in texture color and favor.
Mistakes to Avoid.-Soft Jelly-Iel-
lies sometimes are sirupy because more
sugar has been used than the fruit
juices require or because boiling after
the addition of sugar was not con
tinued long enough TO drive of excess
siye water
Tough Jelly.-Jelly Is tough or
stringy because too small an amount
Of sugar was used for the quantity of
fruit Juice taken or because the boil
ing was continued after the jellying
point had been reached.
Crystals in Jetly.-Crystals appear
throughout the Jelly because Of an ex-
cess of sugar. When sugar is boiIe,,
with an acid for sufficient length Of
time. II Is changed into a form which
does not crystalline. Crystals are found
tra f..ff
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
AVOID BIG LOSS TO
MELONS IN TRANSIT
Sulphate-S Starch Paste Has Been
Found to Prevent Trouble
Called Stem-End Rot.

From the United States Department OF
AgricultureD
The application Of II copper sulphate-
starch paste or bordeaux paste to the
freshly cut stems OF watermelons has
been found TO prevent the stem-end rot
that has causd heavy losses TO melons
In transit In previous years.
This treatment was recommended In
Farmers Bulletin No. S21 recently Is
loading stations by agents Of the Unit
ed States department Of agriculture.
The treated melons have been prac-
tically free from steIn-end rot, where
as shipments sent from infected dis
tricts without treatment have given
much trouble. In one case, two cars
arrived in a Northwestern city on the
same day. One, untreated In ventilat-
ed car, had p per cent of decay, while
the other. which had been treated, al
though in an ordinary, unventllated
box car, had only . per cent Of decay.
Several large shippers are now in
sis.ing that this treatment be given
all melons they buy, and 1t appears
likely that the departments method of
control will quickly come into general
use. The results secured in Florida
and south Georgia Justify the adOp-
ton OF the treatment in districts now
shipping.
Detailed directions are to be found
In Farmers Bulletin No. s21, sent free
upon application to the department Of
agriculture.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
PLAN FOR RENEWING
WORKOUT PASTURES
Sweet Clover Is Valuable Soil
Renovation and Makes Excel
lent Forage for Stock.

Prom the United States Department Of
Agriculture)
Grow sweet clover" is the answer
for poor soil or WORKOUT pastures
which no longer support live stock
prottably, according to investigators
Of the United States department OF
agriculture, who have found that thou
sands OF acres of sweet clover are fur
nishing annually abundant pasturage
for all kinds OF stock on soil where
other crops made but little growth.
In many portions of the middle
West sweet clover bids fair to solve
serious pastuIage problems, according
to Farmers Bulletin $50. Sweet Clio
yer: Utilization" just issued. Native
pastures which no longer provided
more than a scant living for a mature
steer on four or five acres. when prop
erly seeded to sweet clover, will pro-
duce sufficient forage TO carry at least
one animal to the acre throughout the
season. Dairy cattle. horses, sheep
and hogs all do well on sweet clover.
Land which Is too rough or too depict
ca lor CULTIVATION OF permanent pas
lures which have become thin and
weedy may be improved greatly by
drilling In, after disking a few
pounds Of sweet clover seed per acre.
Not only will the sweet clover add
considerably to the quality and guam
tity Of the pasturage, but the growth
Of the grasses will be improved by
the addition Of large quantities Of hu-
mus and nitrogen to the soil.
Sweet clover has proved to be an
excellent pasturnge crop on many Of
the best farms In the North Central
states. In this part of the country
ii is often seeded alone and pastured
from the middle or the latter part Of
June until frost,
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
JELLiEs FROM PEcTiN.

Pectin, the essential jelly-making
substance. may be extracted from
fruits rich in it. and this concentrated
product used with the juices of fruits
deficient in pectin, for the making of
excellent jellies.
Apple Pectin.-One pound apple
pulp Tor skins and cores). juice Of
one lemon, four pounds water. Boil
for half to three-quarters hour, press
the Juice through cloth bag. then al
low this juice TO drain without pres
sure through a heavy flannel or hair
cloth jelly bag. This juice when cold
should be tested with alcohol to deter
mine the proportion OF sugar TO add to
a volume of juice. Pectin can be bot.
tied. processed for IS minutes in a wa
ter bath at boiling. and kept until
needed for jelly making.
Orange Peetin.@Cut or scrape the
yellow rind from the peel Of the or
ange, the white portion remaining be-
ing passed through the food chopper
and weighed. For each pound of this
prepared peel add two pounds of wa
ter and four tablespoonfuls Of lemon
Juice. mix thoroughly. and allow to
stand Is minutes. Then add two
pounds water. boil ten minutes, let
stand overnight. Next morning boil
ten minutes, allow to cool, press to re-
move Juice and then drain juice
through a flannel bag. II not desired
for immediate use. bottle and process
as for apple pectin.
Mint and Orange Tor AppIe) Peet;n
JeIIy.-One pint concentrated orange
Cor applet pectin juice. one pound
sugar. two drops oil Of peppermint,
two drops green vegetable coloring.
Bring the orange or apple pecfin juice
to boiling, add sugar. and boil rapidly
until the jellying point Is reached. AT
this point two drops Of green vegeta-
BILE coloring matter Is added. together
with two drops Of oil of peppermint.
Stir thoroughly. and pour while hot
into clean. sterilized Jelly glasses.
Strawberry and Orange Cor Applet
Peetin JeiIy.@One-haf plat coscen-
trated orange Tor applet pectin. one
half pound sugar. one-half pint straw
berry Juice. Mix orange Cor applet
pectin juice and the strawberry juice,
bring to a boil and add sugar. Con-
tinue boiling until the jellying point
Is reached. Pour Immediately into hot
sterilized Jelly glasses and skim. When
cold. pour hot parafin over the jelly.
Pineapple and Orange Tor Appse)
Peetin JeIiy-Add one pint orange Tor
applet pectin juice to one pint pineap-
pie juice which has been boiled for
ten minutes, add one pound sugar and
continue boiling until the 5ellying
point IL reached Pour Immediately
Into hot sterilised jelly glasses and
skim. When cold. rour hot pas,fnn
over the jelly.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09

decided to try bottle of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t worked
from the first bottle. SO / took second
and Q third, also bottle of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Blood Purifier, and now am
Just as well as any other woman. / ad-
wise every woman. single or married,
who ID troubled with any Of the afore-
said ailments, to try your wonderful
Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier
ard / am sure they will help her 10 get
rid of her troubles as they did me -
Mrs. ELSE J. VAN DER SANDE, Sc No!
York St, Paterson, N. J.
Write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co, (confdentiaD Lynn, Mass, If you
need special advice.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
ACCOMMODATING QUALITIES OF cuRRANr

Until has become fully small profitable
by
II
The bush unusually healthy Boe bother occasionally but the
the That beginning
branches whole
The
II
is the fruit carefully handled
that is the only make thing picking
a o
If he
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
Good Memory for Dates.

do you know what day this isT'
asked Mrs. Occy Wattles. sweetly.
"Uh-huh." replied Mr.. WattIes.
Sure. H's-ah-"
I'VE were married just four years
ago this morning" Mrs. Watfles went
on.
Yes. sir. ! remember Just as though
IL was yesterday. And-er-it's next
week our lease on the fiat expires.
isn't itT'-Kansas City Star.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
The Right Description.

Employer-Did you collect that bill
from Smith?
Collector-Well. l called at the house
and found seven Smiths there. Six
denied owing anything and the seventh
kicked me out of the house.
Employer-That's the one. Go back
and get the money.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
CUTlcURA IS so SOOTHING
To Itching. Burning skins-it Not Only
Soothes, but Heals-Trial Free.

Treatment: Battle the affected sur.
face with Cuticura Soap and hot wa
ter. dry gently and apply Cuticura
Ointment. Repeat morning and night.
This method affords immediate relief.
and points to speedy healment. They
are ideal for everyday toilet uses.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-09
DRUGGISTS PLEASED WITH
GOOD KIDNEY MEDICINE

fifteen years and have sufficient confidence
in It to give II my personal recommended
ton. | believe it is one of the best medi-
cines OF is class on the market today and
l find pleasure in selling it at all times.
Very truly yours
HAMMERS DRUG STORE,
F. V. Hammer. Prop,
Nov. 1, 1916. Spartanburg, :. G.