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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Throat Weakened by Diphtheria
Daughter Caught Cold Easily

but during one of her bad spells
my druggist sent me a package OF
Vap-O-Rub. / used it for four
nights on her throat, and got such
good results that now ] do2'z Akehr
to be without it, i have used M
for myself and husband for haRl
colds, and found it just fine
The way to keep the family frees'
from colds is to keep the windows
wide open at night, SO that plenty O9
fresh air can circulate in the bed
room. Then whenever they show this,
first signs of a cold, rub Vap-O-Raks
well over the throat and chest ana
cover with a warm flannel cloth. Leave
the covering loose around the neck
as the heat of the body releases th0-
Ingredients in the form of yap0xA
These soothing antiseptic vapors 1Feh
breathed In with each breath, all might:
long through the air passages 70 thsB
lungs, and at the same time VaRO-
Rub is absorbed through and eS1m1-
lates the skin, aiding the vapors I'm
hailed to break up the congestion TAea
next morning the phlegm is loossReE
and the soreness gone from the lungR-
vick's can be had at all first class
drug stores in three sizes, Csc. 50G
or $1.00-or we will gladly send NJ
sample free on request The yfeE
Chemical Company, Greensboro, ~ c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
The "MuItican" and Divider."

Clara had come home from school
hungry and very cross.
IF l had been away all day hav-
ing a good time" said her mother, II
should come home in better
rumor."
Having a good time" shifted Clara,
land teacher fussing with you because
you can't tell which is the multican
and which the divider''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Prove What swamp-Root viii Do Fo, Won

Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer 4 Co
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot,
tie 1t will convince anyone You will
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and uention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
Gtores.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Strona Character

"a strong minded woman, you say?"
"UnQuestionably. l don't believe she
would show any signs of agitation
whatever if she were to discover that
she had left home without her powder
puff
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Seeking a Publisher.

rs Scribson still engaged in the pur-
suit of literature?"
mo. Scribson thinks he has ground
out enough literature to make him IA
nous and he is now engaged in the
pursuit of editors"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
BungIinq Partners.

'Why are you so unfavorable to mat
rimony?''
Every time 1 play bridge with a
man." replied Miss Cayenne, Il shud-
der at the idea of having him as a
partner for life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS.

Every woman takes great pride in
having her home well kept, in having
the family wash done early in the
week Good bluing is needed even
more than good soap. Be sure to use
Red Cross Ball Blue.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
None to Waste.

How is the supply of guinea pigs
at your clinic?" asked the first vivi-
SectioniSt.
There's an alarming shortage" an
swered the second vivisectionist. "Why,
recently 1 had to perform two differ
ent operations on the same pig"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21

A girl imagines she's in love with a
man when she doesn't enjoy flirting
with other men as much as she
thought she would.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Puttino It DifferentIv-

DO you think you'll be successful
on this trip?"
Yes, sir, I'll bring home the ba-
con sure-that is, the whole wheat"
For he was a vegetarian.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21

Rheumatism. Send 10c. DIR. V. NJ. Pierce,
Buffalo, N Y, for large trial package
Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21

New York recorded 1876 births
1901 deaths and 54,7S2 marriages.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21

An extravaganza man is always talk
ing to his wife about the necessity of
economy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21

If a man tells a woman she has a
musical laugh she will fall for any old
joke he may get off
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21

Men must either be the slaves of
duty or of force
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Defined.

What are asteroids, pap
what they cut out of little chill
dren's noses, SON."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
Slight Distinction

Slight Distinction.
Papa, what is the difference be-
tween a sanitarium and an asylum ?"
About one hundred dollars a week"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-21
CLEARS AWAY PIMPLES
Does Cuticura Ointment-Assisted by
Cuticura Soap-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring smear the af-
fected surfaces gently with Cuticura
Ointment. Wash off in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin is clear keep it so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
YALE ARMY TRAINING
COURSE Is OUTLINED
RxGreayer clover.

New Haven. Conn. IAN, 27-Plans
for establishing n unit of the Reserve
Oficers' Training Corps at Yale have
been completed. and starting with
the nid-ter of February new
course is open for a limited number
Of students.
This new course is to make reserve
army officers of Yale men Colonel
Robert Danford Is the head OF the
unit For ftrst-year men there will
be a training I'm the theoretical side
of the work, and every summer there
viii be camp whore the practical
side will be drilled into the men. The
work will be advanced IN character
for each successive year, the seniors
finishing with a course in military
history.
Men taking this course are not un
der obligations to the government
unti they have accepted a reserve
commission Then the obligation
lasts ten years.
The new armory being constructed
at Yale is nearing completion, and
when finished will have room for sub
calibre target practice, space for in
structing drivers and rooms for the
officers and their equipment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
KEEP URIC ACID
OUT Of JOINTS
Tells rheumatism Sufferers TO Eat
Less Meat and Take
salts.

rheumatism is easier to avoid than
TO cure, states a well-known author
ity, We are advised to dress warmly;
keep the feet dry; avoid exposure;
eat less meat, but drink plenty of
good water
rheumatism is a direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which Is
absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function OF the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast 1t out I'm
the urine. the pores of the skin are
also means OF freeing the blood of
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are closed
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work, they become weak and sluggish
and fail 10 eliminate the uric acid
which keeps accommodating and circu-
lating through the system. eventually
settling in the joints and muscles
causing stiffness. soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
Al the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces Of Jad Salts; put a tablespoon
full in a glass of water and drink be-
fore breakfast each morning for a
week This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action. thus Kidding the blood
of these impurities
Jad Salts is inexpensive harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and liz used with excellent results BY
thousands OF folks who are subject to
rheumatism Here YOU have pleas
ant. effervescent litha- water drink
which helps overcome uric acid and
is beneficial TO your kidneys as we'll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

Tho history's scroll is marred with
many a spot
Christ's death appears to be the dark
est blot.
If He had lived His three score years
and ten.
He would have won the hearts of
many men;
And so. instead of strife there might
have come
Ere this the ultimate millennium.
The glorious kingdom that Isaiah saw.
Where all the world shall heed Je-
hovah's law.
Where JOY shall Danish fear and care
and tears.
And every child shall live a hundred
years,
Where comfortable homes shall be
possessed
With no invading armies to modest;
Where hushandmen shall till the fer
Mud garner all the fruttage of their
Where none shall be industrious in
vain,
But every man competence shall
Where wolves and lambs in harmony
shall eat.
And dust shall he the harmless SER
penis meat
Where lions shall he useful to man
kind,
And with the OK their food In hcrbage
find.
Where God shall heed our prayer
before we call
And shower blessings on us, one and
all.
Alas, how many centuries have gone
with scarce a CLEAN Of its approach
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
PASTORS RESOLUTIONS
FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Denver. Col, Jan. 27-Novel reso-
lutions are suggested by the Rev.
Hugh L. McMenamin, pastor of the
Cathedral of the immaculate Concep-
ton
For young men he proposes they
resolve:
Il will marry member of the
Young Women's Sodality or mem
Der of the Junior Tabernacle Society
during the year
Il will earn an honest living; ]
will practise liberality and charity
and save portion of my income.
4 will al all times reverence
womanhood and treat every woman
with the respect that I would de-
mand for my sister or mother"
For young women:
Il will die a spinster rather than
marry a man whose conduct and
religion do not command my respect
II will seriously consider the ques-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
WILD ANIMALS I HAVE
MET.
BY Kenneth MacDougall
No. 6.-THE BOOK AGENT

The Book Agent is creature pecu-
liar to modern times and is herdeo
In great quantities by the sales man
ayers of our largest literary insu-
tutfons 1t comes in several models
the most prominent being the elght
and twelve cylinder with cone Gluten
and non-freeza bic magnetic.
Its endurance is wonderful ana II
can leap from elevator TO ofhce In
manner nothing short Of marvellous.
Equipped with non-sllid feet it howls
at your door like timber vol,
though younger specimens are
equipped with sirens.
The Book Agent Is absolutely fool
proof and when properly cranked up
will run smoothly TO- hours. some
OF the 1917 models have self starters
and are joy to the scientists and
source of discomfort to their VIC
tins.
The favorite methods Of operation
is TO sneak in on low and without
warming shift it's gears into high
whereupon II goes into action like a
French "seventy-five When on the
Upgrade 1t develops Tamarkahle pull
ing power. often making the top In
one jump. Its motor makes a whirr-
ing sound which continually huns
"lts the greatest seller of the year"
or no home should he without one"
It is generally upholstered in black
with red marks around The headlights
although some OF the runabouts are
finished in the prevailing fashion. 1t
has no brakes, relying entirely on
foot control.
Its crankshaft is encascd in rubber
which, when heated sometimes is re
sponsible for a rude jar. This is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
ST. LOUIS BISHOP
PRAISES CITY LIFT.

ST Louis Ian 27-That cities
with their noises and dirt. arc beau
tiful places and offer more advant-
ages to youth than the country, was
the declaration of Bishop William A.
Quayie in dinner address here. Tho
Bishop spoke on Doing Team Work
with god in Large CITY"
"one advantage of living In a
city" said G'~hop Quayle. is th.1 YOU
don't get trecHleS there; city youths
get dirty ana sonty but only country
boys have frccklcs,
"If people don't like the dirt Of a
city. let them got out; if they don't
like the noise LET them die.
Il love the dangers of a city: love
it's dirt. its noise. its confusion; yes.
l love 1t even in spite of its saloons,
distilferies and hreweries; but I want
to get rid Of these.
II Learned much fro MACK rabbits
and birds I knew In my youth but
have LEARNED much more from smart
city folk : have met in the last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
THE AUTOMOBILE Is KING.


II i2 eonservattvely estimated that
licenses VIII oventually he issued this
year 70 ovcr lEf thousand cars, the
state receiync a'tax thereon Of forty
cents for each horsepower. A Ford
car Is rated ~ twenty horsepower,
netting the state S. This would IN
dicate an approximate income of four
hundred Thousand dollars this year
from the automobile license tax
Under the law this fund must be
used in highway maintenance.
Income for the last five years from
this source has been as follows 1912.
&51.1oTFN 1918. $80,19122 1914,
s115.+35ss 1915, s1G3,177.61: and in
lei6 t2s5.126.0l.
IT vtl he noted that the Increase in
1916 oves 1915 was in excess Of $780,
ooo
A'l o. which goes to show the Won
derful hold the automobile has on the
plono.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

It would not be natural if The VII
ginian failed o feel a deep sense Of
satisfacuoa tha5 the Ministerial Union
OF Richmond has entered SO heartily
into the movement for Statewide
cvaneelistic campaign. TO he conduct
ed simultaneously in practically every
church in every Virginia city. town
and village.
This saou1d DC great season Of re-
freshinx IN the spiritual life Of the
State. what IS needed Is heart
searching. spirit-cleens1ng revival
that all those who are marching n
che army o. the Cross may become
eniclent soldiers FOR their King
Thoroughly convert and conseorate
the church membership and there
will be never ceaslng revival A St
Paul revolutionized the spiritual >,.,g-
paint Of Southern Europe. II 0.ant-
ed So well that the headsmans word,
which terminated his earthly Journey
but gave impetus the cause Of that
people called Christians
when preacher and people deter
mine that thcv VIII not he SATISFIED
win anything less than ar t8at Goa
has IN store for His people in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
LET THE CHURCH BE AROUSED.

The world r. hunger.ng and thirst
Ing for a gospel OF power. for a man
sized deunnriatton Of sin with a God.
Ike love for the sinner # secs me
vanity Of fine trimmings, Of pet the
illogical theories OF handsome and
luxurious church paraphernalia. Il
Is dying for the Message Of Truth so
strongly borne on the wings OF the
Holy Spirit. that the mist or doubt,
the decisions and suarcs Of higher
criticism. the compromises with evil
OF tho present day, will bo driven ont
OF the minds and thoughts Of our
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

The Earmv.l'e Herald rather
cGudcy cri9olso- The Richmond vir-
Einlan for advertising a alcoholic
beverage why not advertise it? We
are quite certain IL those who have
been accustomed 20 drink alcoholic
mixtures connnc themselves TO bever-
ages admitted 10 these columns the
process Of 3all-emrtying will con
tinue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
THE KAISER AT FIFTY EIGHT

At afty-eieht. Kaiser Wilhelm yes
terday iivtaed Jaa imelPht with
Woodrow Wilson
II was cmenz F~am.nent on his
birthday because e is the general
belief that he spent much 81 the day
framing a reply to the Presidents re-
cent declaration that the central
powers had not definitely indicated
the terms OF peace which would be
agreeable TO them.
Kaiser Wilhelm at this hour Is held
guilty by the world a. large Of un-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
Would Retain Tubes

Washington, Jan. 27-Protests
against the substitution of motor
trucks for pneumatic tubes sin the New
York city postal service were made to
the Senate Postoffce Committee today
by Mayor Mitchell. Postmaster Morgan
and Thomas Myers. traffic squad chief
of New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
BERNARD W. BAKERS RESIGNATION

The country generally viii regret 10
learn. Of the resignation Of Bernard
". Baker from the recently created
Shipping s3oard
4 IT seems his withdrawal was oc-
cassoned by distasteful suggestion
made the board as u the chairman
ship Of the body by Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo.
@ Mr.. Baker was one of the orig1-
s1An II the government shipping
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

leashlng the dogs OF war He has long
since convinced his people ana him
self that The charge is foul SANDER.
with our present lleht-we are not pre-
pared Il accept his own verdict on
the case.
But, be that as 1t may, the Kaiser
is very earnest advocate OF peace
now. We anticipate that the next few
hours will be marked by peace
utterance Of the first Importance from
his headquarters. We trust II NAV
further open the door FOR negotia-
tons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

twenty-three years, since / became a
city man.
II don't like persons who like to
retire before bedtime,
Society life sends many women to
sanitarfums, and then their husbands
are given a rest, but l never saw a
woman break down serving God. and
no man ever went bankrupt by CIV
ing to the church. but many have
gone broke because they didn't give
to churches"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

measure. a thoroughly practical ship
ping man and one who would. doubt
less have been Of large value 70 the
board
.,
We can hat fhink that the men
named on the board should have been
left to conclude detailed matters OF
organization withou, outside sugges-
ton.
Mr.. McAdoo. No have no doubt,
means extremely well. and Is very
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
ton of my vocation.

ton of my vocation.
Il will introduce my every COM
panion to the other members of my
family"
For husbands:
Il will never let my wife guess that
/ notice she is not as young and pretty
as she used to be.
Il will dress according to my means
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
Watch virginian Ads
For Good Bargains
Tho best shops advertise
In its columns

1T makes her happy.
my wife and children shall see
more of me-"
For wives:
81 will reform my husband, II he
needs it, by kindness. patience and
resignation. rather than by nagging.
II will make his home more at
tractive than his club"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

mah interested in the success of the
uo-l. OF the Shipping Board. Tactful
a1udHnr &C such a situation would
have probably avoided friction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

VT don't understand that the ~@eld
hon found in Harrisonburg recently
viii be seen at the next poultry show.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

We move a hvo-dollar fine on the
first fellow who springs that old
ground hog gag this year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

Newport News has gotten safely by
the launching Of its thirteenth battle
ship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

We have bunch that Villa is
planning more Vllainy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

Coal is said to he 81 ton in Paris.
Glad we are in virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

The great question IN Richmond's
financial world yet IS, We're you
Pizzinied pc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

Iosephus Daniels says he knows a
shell" game when he meets it in the
road,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

VIRtsINiAN PHONES:
Advertising Mad. 1873.
Society--Mad 1928.
Isdito rtAi- Mad. 1893
g General Mgr.--Ran. 22i.
Ctrculation--Ran. 227,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-29

test with other cities. When Des
Moines was selected Ottumwa's bust
ness men accepted the decision and ex
tended congratulations to the success
full city. They were glad Iowa had
ed them
been recognized; they are alert for the
opportunity which will come within
their reach in time; they feel no jeal
ousy because this single chance escap
But some other Iowa cities have
adopted extreme measures in opposing
Des Moines, have won the Ill will OF
the capitals business interests and ap
parently have forgotten the rules OF
craftsmanship in an undignifled
scramble for a prize beyond their
reach.
Such activity is not boosting. Not
even the fact that Des Moines in the
past has been guilty of some selfish
ness and considerable arrogance Jus
titles the course these cities have
adopted.
The war department announces to-
day that the selection Of Des Moines
has been confirmed and the misguided
boosters" have had their trouble for
nothing, have incurred the displeasure
of the people Of Des Moines for moth
ing and have brought only discredit on
themselves
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-29
massive timepiece Of complicated de-

massive timepiece Of complicated de-
sign.
Here, sir, is a clock which will,
think, suit your aesthetic taste At
precisely 10 o'clock every morning the
tiny bells chime and bird hops out
and sings carol"
II will take that If you will make
a few changes in It,"
with pleasure" the jeweler said
II have daughter" went ON the
customer, and l want the clock for
the room where she entertains her
company. Make it so that at II o'clock
at hight milkman's bell will ring
and newsboy will skip out and
shout, Morning papers!''
What's the matter, old man? You
look worried"
We'll, to be honest with you, am.
You know, l took out some life in
surance last Thursday
Yes" replied the sympathetic
friend, but what has that to do with
the Woebegone expression on your
face?"
We'll, the very next day after
had it written my wife bought new
cook book. Possibly it's all right, but
1t certainly looks suspicious