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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
HE HIT BULLS EYE THEN
Governor Cox of Ohio Explains Why
His Workmanship Improved Sud-
denly on Rifle Range.

James NJ. Cox, governor of Ohio. told
this story when he visited Fort Ben
jamin Harrison, says the Indianapolis
News:
81 was over at the fort this after
noon, and out at the rifle range Major
Darrow asked me If wouldn't like to
try shooting. The men then were shoot
ing from the 6OO-yard range. 1 said
yes so Major barrow borrowed a
rifle for me from one of the men and
another for himself, and we lay down
across the sand bags and began pep
ping away"
after each shot that either of us
made the man down in the pit waved
the red flag that meant we had missed
the target altogether.
FINALLY, after about a half dozen
shots apiece. the major said: Young
man, telephone down to that man In
the pit that Major barrow is shooting
and so the young man did, and then
the major shot again, and the pit man
waved the emblem that signified the
major had hit the bull's-eye.
''Then I said to myself, 'um hum
and SO I turned to the man on my
right and I said, Young man, tele-
phone down to the pit man that the
governor of Ohio is shooting, and then
the next time hit the bulls eye, too"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
ExoIution of the Hat.

A hat is distinguished from a cap or
bonnet by the possession of a brim.
The modern hat can be- traced back to
the petasus worn by the ancient Ro-
mans when on a journey; and hats
were also thus used by the earlier
Greeks. Not until after the Norman
conquest did the use of hats begin in
England. A hattie of biever" was
worn by one of the MODELS of the
lande. nett at Clarendon" about the
middle of the twelfth century; and
Frossart describes hats that were
worn at Edwards court in 1910, when
the Garter order was instituted The
use of the scarlet hat which distin-
guishes cardinals was sanctioned in
the thirteenth century by Pope limo
cent ".
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
Samson Aqonistes.

A little girl came to see Michael.
who might have been four years old
or less. She came riding up on very
fat, sleek pony. Naturally Michael's
admiring family wanted to see how he
looked ON the pony. But when his ia
Their tried to put him in the saddle, he
howled with fright and stiffened his
legs so that the equestrian position
could not be thrust upon him. Per-
ceiving the parents disappointment,
however. and having an eye on the in
cidental profit involved. Michael. once
more safe on the ground. said:' IF 1
had another slice of cherry pie think
1 might be strong enough to ride thu
ponv"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
She Knew what to Take.

= Ffve-year-old Mary, who is always
anxious to be In everything that goes
on. lives in a small town where the
long-suffering minister still endures do
nation parties, to make up his back
salary. Just before the last one she
begged eagerly:
Cant 1 take something, too. muv-
ver?"
mo; If your father and I take some
thing. that will be plenty
But the child could not bear to give
up the idea, she ransacked the
whole house for something suitable.
Finally she appeared before her
mother with a worn and faded dress
of her own
please, muvver, can't I take this
See. it's not speck of good for any
hing" she urged.-Christian Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
THE RUSH.

Consider the squad as one unit OF a
company on the skirmish line, de
ployed for the fire attack" If it is i'm
practicable for the company to adj
vance as a whole against the enemy's
lines, it may advance in rushes. This
is done either by platoons or by squad.
The new line to be occupied is indi-
Gated by the platoon leader or the cap
tain of the company, who gives the
command ''By squad, from the right
OefO RUSHl" This means that the
squad on the extreme right of the
company is to move, or rush, to the
new line first.
The men of the squad, who may be
lying fiat on the ground, or in kneel-
ing position, gather themselves in read
mess to spring forward. The corporal,
at the word "RUSHI" cries .sFollow
mer and. running at top speed, and
bent over to offer as small a target
as possible to the enemy, leads the
squad to the new line. Here the men
drop to the prone position at the cor
poral's command or the signal for
'shalt," made by thrusting the arm up
vertically from the shoulder, and at
his command reopen fire. Unless the
platoon or company commander has
designated the distance to be covered
in the rush, the corporal of the squad
selects the new line.
After the first squad has taken up
the new line, the other squads fol-
low in succession. each starting the
rush when its Immediate predecessor
has gained the new line. The various
positions that the soldier takes in the
skirmish line for firing, such as lying
prone or kneeling. will be explained in
another article. 1t should also be
stated that a knowledge of the rifle
must be assumed in this and later
Illustrations of extended-order work,
since the manual of arms. loadings and
nrings cannot be adequately put down
on paper for young recruits. More so
than any other part of the drill regu-
iauons, this must be taught by con-
crete example In other words, the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
And Then He Kissed Her.

Daughter" said the mother, severe
ly. II wish to speak to you on a very
serious subject"
Daughter assumed her most child
like expression and murmured: yes,
mamma"
Il must tell you that 1 was passing
through the hall last night and 1 saw
that young Mr. Simpkins kiss YOU
yes, mamma"
Did you give him permission to kiss
yout"
NO. mamma
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16

Then how did he come to do 1t
HE asked me If 1t would offend me
IL he kissed me-.
Yes, yes. And what did you say?"
ST said how could I tell until 1 knew
how it would affect me."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
We Can See Through This One

Another victory for the allies" ex-
claimed the facetious old gentleman
as his glasses dropped from his nose
to the floor. Liens has fallen"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
often the CAGE.

Chicken salad. Ell? Your landiady
must fly high
Not so very We have salad today
because nobody could eat the Chicken
she served last night
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16

For genuine comfort and lasting pleas
ure use Red Cross Ball Blue ON wash day.
All good grocers. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16
His Experiences.

She-In battle of tongues a wom-
an can hold her own
He-Yes. perhaps she can. but she
never does
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-16

The United States Government pur-
chases 100000 electric lamps every
year.
The Press., 1917-03-15

school in Somers before teaching in the kindergarten department of the Somersville school She was well known socially in Somers and at the time of her death was an officer in the Somers grange and the Daughters of Liberty She leaves her parents and two sisters in Torrington. The fun eral and burial will be in Torrington.
 The store and barn in Somersville owned by W. R. Sunderland and occupied by the A. H. Phillips store was totally destroyed by fire last week Wednesday evening. The school-house, which is situated scarcely fifteen feet away, caught fire several times, as did the dwelling house occupied by James Montgomery. If it had not been for the assistance of the Somersville Manufacturing company, which fur nished 1,5OO feet of hose, both of these buildings would probably have burned. A large tank filled with kerosene was ablaze and that with a ton and half of hay, which was in the barn, made brilliant spectacle. The buildings were covered by in- suranoe, but the small stock of groceries in the store was a total loss.
The Press., 1917-03-15
YOTT.ANn-

Mrs. Frank T. Newcomb has beel i'll with bronchitis.
 Harry R. Bartlett had the mis fortune to loose valuable horse las week.
 The Foreign Missionary society O. the Lee Methodist church will mee Friday afternoon with Mrs. N. B. Cook.
 Mrs. Fred Nutland aud children ot Rockville were recent guests of Mrs. Nutland's sister, Mrs. Myron c. Sparrow.
 Harry R. Bartlett spent pnrt of last week in New York. He has taken a position there and is to begin his duties next week.
 The Union Mission Study class will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lewis B. Price Mrs. Price will be the leader of the meet. ing.
 Mrs. Mabel Woods and son, Donald, of Springfield are the guests of Mrs. Woods parents, Rev. and Mrs N. B. Cook. MT. Woods spent Sunday with them.
 Miss Mildred A. Metoalf recently graduated from the Rhode Island hospital and is now spending some time with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Metcalf, of Grants Hill.
 The Christian Endeavor society of the town are collecting old newspapers, magazines, etc, to sell in order to get money to start .. E library All donations of papers gratefully received
 MT. and Mrs. B. J Myers and Miss Helen Myers moved last Thursday to Montowise St , Hartford. MT Myers has sold his farm, known as the Lucius Fuller place, to MT. Burgess of Hart ford.
 A collection was taken Sunday morning in the Congregational church for the starving children of Belgium The collection amounted to $22 23, the Christian Endeavor giving $3. 72 of the amount.
 Miss Mary Lynch, teacher in the Model school of the town, closed her school Friday to attend a teachers meeting of the Model schools in New Haven. Miss Lynch taught lesson both Friday and Saturday at the New Haven teachers meeting.
 The Study club met Monday even. ing at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Ludlow's. Argentine. :" it's commerce and resources, was treated in a very interesting paper given by MT. Ludlow. Mrs. Ludlow and Miss Blankenbury were the hostesses, enter taining in a novel manner. Refresh ments were served at the close of the meeting.
The Press., 1917-03-15
Boys and Girls Club Work.

A county meeting of those interested in the organization of Boys and Girls Club Work in Holland county was held in Rockville March 2. The meeting was opened by County Agent J. B. Clifford who, after making some general remarks of the urgani- zation of club workers in the county introduced A. J. Brundage of the Connecticut Agricultural College State Club Leader. In his remarks MT
 Brundage said that Boys and Girls Club Work in agriculture and home Economics has for it's aim first, teach ing boys and girls to live by living second, a true appreciation of rural life and its advantages so that boys and girls may be encouraged to live in the country; third, teaching inn proved methods of agriculture and home making so that boys and girls may realize the dignity of farming as business and that it possesses as great possibilities as other lines of work. Club work furnishes the "real live'' conditions for supplementing school working agriculture and home economics and provides rational basis for school credit for home work. It furnishes a concrete tie between the home and the school by providing common grounds for parent and teacher. Club work builds for the future. From it's ranks will be recruited the rural life leaders of to- morrow. P B. Leonard, secretary of the Rockville fair, stated that the fair association would be glad to CO., operate in any way possible, and MT Clifford stated that he had letter practically to the same effect from Col Henry Hall of the Stafford Springs fair association. Rev o. w. Turner, president of the Holland County Sunday School association, spoke in relation to a summer meeting or field day. He thought it might be possible to devise plan whereby the children and young people of all religious denominations could be interested in a field day of this kind. Supt A. N. Potter of Ellington, Somers and Bolton schools stated that he would be glad to cooperate in developing the work of agriculture in this way Letters from other superintendents voiced the sentiment R. L. Lund of the Rockville high school told of the work being done in the town of Vernon. He has already over 16O enrolled in the work. MT. Clifford stated that it was desired and intended to get the work started in the various towns as quickly as possible, and the meeting adjourned.
 For croup or sore throat, use pr. ThOm- as' Eclectic oil. Two sizes, 25c and soc. At all drug stores
The Press., 1917-03-15
MANSFIELD.

Edward E. Packer, 58, died Friday night of pneumonia at his home, 21 Johnstone avenue, Willimantic. He was a native of Lexington, Ill.,, born February l, 1859, son of John and Mary (Jacobs) Packer. When he was 7 years old his family came to Mans field. For twenty five years he taught school in Mansfield and vicinity For the past nine years he was employed by the American Thread company. He had been a resident of Willimautic twelve years. He leaves a wife, Ella Hooker) Packer, three daughters and son, Mrs. Minot s Fryer, and Miss Helen Packer of Williamntic, Miss Rachael Packer of Hartford, and Ar thur H. Packer of Willimantiu The funeral services were held Monday af- ternoon at o'clock at the home, Rev H J. White, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, Hartford, officiating, Burial was in the Mt. Hope cemetery.
 Merrow.
 Harry Webster is visiting his grand. mother, Mrs. H. E. Dimock.
 Miss Addie Tilden was home over Sunday with her sister, Miss Evelyn
 Harvey Gergler and children spent the week lend with Mr. and Mrs Louis Gergler.
 Walter Brown of Manchester came out Monday to get his cart that Ivan Wilcox made for him.
 Mrs. Ivan Wilcox has returned after few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Clayton Clough, in Holland.
 Mrs. Lena French has returned home again after two.weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Hop kius.
 Ira Wilcox met with an accident Saturday night while she1ling corn. He caught one of his fingers in the sheller and tore the end of it very bad ly.
 Gurleyville.
 Friends from Morrow have been spending a few days with Mrs. John Warna. -.
 The social by the Ladies Benevo' lent society last Saturday evening was success, $22 being cleared.
 A special meeting of Echo grange was held Monday evening to receive quite a number of applications for membership.
The Press., 1917-03-15

Score: 46 to 2S; baskets from the floor, Burrell ?. Russell II, Stew, enson ,, Rogers ?, Rood 8, Argenta G Mullins 8, Levene 5; referee, T. F. Yare; timer, Bernardo; time, 20. minute halves.
 Stafford.
 l Paramount program, town hall, show ing high class photo plays. March 16, Marie DOrn in her greatest success, "The March 20. Pauline Frederick in 'The Moment Before" 1" in five parts. Show be- gins at o'clock.
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening.
 Wm Russell is the guest of MT and Mrs. Rourke of Wales
 Mrs. Julia Belcher is recovering from a severe case of grip which required the service of trained nurse.
 The Y. P. O U. of the Universal. ist church will serve a 15-cent supper next Wednesday from 6 to 7.3O D m
 Dr. Puffer will give his third and last lecture on China next Sunday evening at 7.15, at the Universalist church.
 Baptist Church Notes: The roll call will be held tomorrow evening The ladies will serve supper and will welcome all who make this church their home church. It is hoped that Dr Goats of Hartford will be present Sunday morning subject: "Christ' s relation to Isarel. '' Evening subject |: ''The race not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong" Eocl. 9. The Young Mems class meets at noon. Subject: Atheism the complete negation of Theism.''
 Rev. H. A. Hersey, who was formerly pastor of the local Universal ist church, has given up his pastorate of the UniVersalist church in Caribou, Me, and will devote his whole time directing the temperance work of the Universalist churches. MT. ,Hersey has been acting as Sunday school temperance superintendent of the Universalist churches in connection with his pastorate of the Caribou church, but through generous endowment by friends of the cause he will now devote his whole time to the work. Mir. Hersey will make his headquarters in Foxboro, Mass.
 The farmers institute, held in Grange hall last Saturday, was we'll attended. The meeting was opened by John NJ. Larned as chairman, who called upon Rev. L P Booth to open the institute. Mir. Booth referred to the necessity for taking advance steps in agriculture in order to not only benefit the individual but the com. munity as a whole. He then introduced
The Press., 1917-03-15
SOMERS.

Wesley Kibbe of Chicopee Falls, who is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia, is spending several days at the home of his uncle, Arthur Keerey.
 Rev. Frederick H. Baloom of Sanbornton, N. H., who is spending two weeks with his daughter, Mrs Charles W. w. Pease, preached in the Congregational church Sunday morning
 Miss Fannie Holoomb, 22 years old, daughter of Mir. and Mrs Harry Hol- comb of Torrington, died at the home of Mrs. W. A. Pease in Snmers yester- day morning of blood poisoning. She was graduated from the Torrington high school four years ago and taught school for one year in the Battle street
The Press., 1917-03-15
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PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Morning Headache,


 x Early morning headaches may q G be due to many causes-eye q N strain, kidney trouble. dissipa- 2 & tiOn, too much smoking. over q M eating of proteins, excessive men, q & tai labor or too high blood pres 4 & sure. The Medical Record quotes q E some observations by the French 4 E doctor, ReDOn, which extended 4 @ over fifteen years and in which 4 E he found in many cases exces- E sively high blood tension. & When the persistent headaches q E are so severe that they unfit the q M sufferer for work it is generally q W found that his heart Is enlarged q v and his kidneys are affected. N Y Such cases often speedily termi- 1 M nate fatally. but intensive treat q E ment will alleviate the symp- A H toms. The Medical Record says N H coal tar derivatives and tobacco N W must be shut off The patient N H must have mental rest. He must q z go on q purely milk diet for at N M least week, after which he may 2 G eat fruits and vegetables on cer, q M tain days for two weeks more. N & A light, low protein regimen fol- z N lows for several weeks N M z
The Press., 1917-03-15
W. R. o. meeting next Wednesday

w. R. O. meeting next Wednesday.
 Geo. Benton is laid up with g severe attack of the grip
 Miss Shanley of Brimfield is spend. ing a few days with Mrs. James Daly.
 O. A. Tinker has opened an office in the back parlors of the Springs house.
 The s H s. basketball team has a game tomorrow night with the Con- neotiout ARgie team.
 The teams and men of the State Line Ice O. have finished cutting ice and have returned to New London.
 There will be a social of the L. A. 6 A. O. H, and their invited friends at their rooms St. Patriok's evening, March IT.
 James Fitron is going to move to Wallaston, Mass to live with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Williams, and Mrs. Symonds is going to live with her grandson, Wm. Symonds, in Hart ford.
 The tender of the engine on the New York freight ran off the track on the switch just above the freight house yesterday, but was put on in a few hours and no serious damage done beyond the delay.
 The Stafford high school basketball team will play a quintet from Storrs agricultural college Friday evening at s o'clock in the S '. NJ. O. hall. A viotrola dsuce is planned after the game. Cathedral high school of Springfield and Rosary high of Hol- yoke both have cancelled their games with Stafford high.
 The S. Y NJ. c team was not only easily trimmed last night in basket ball by the Pioneers of Manchester, but they claim that they were ont weighed. The Pioneers played an easy game and ran up a score of 46 against the local teams 2S Russell starred for the Pioneers, sh 1oting eleven baskets. Argenta worked hard for the s Y NJ. C. team, shooting six. Lineup:
The Press., 1917-03-15

Score: 46 to 2S; baskets from the floor, Burrell ?. Russell II, Stew enson ,, Rogers ?, Rood 8, Argenta 6 Mullins 8, Levene 5; referee, T. F. Yare; timer, Bernardo; time, 20- minute halves.
The Press., 1917-03-15

Mir. and Mrs. 0. D. Glazier were guests of MT and Mrs. Ralph CaEpenter in Hartford over Sunday.
 Next Wednesday evening. March 21, the Young Peoples society will hold s'Pay as you weigh" social at the home of Mir. and Mrs. M. L.. Bradway. Games will be played and refreshments will be served. All members and friends of the society are cordially invited.
The Press., 1917-03-15
UNION.

The following bill, introduced by Representative Towne, was passed by the house on Tuesday: Any person who shall take, assist in taking or attempt to take any fish from the waters of Mashapaug lake in the town of Union, between the first day of November and the first day of April, shall be fined not more than twenty five dollars, or imprisonment not more than thirty days, or both.
 Rock Meadow.
 Samuel Heck is at home for his spring vacation.
 Charles Snow, who. has been very i'll for several weeks, is on the gain.
 Miss Mary Carrig, after a two. weeks vacation, has returned to her school, commencing Monday.
The Press., 1917-03-15
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Miss Mildred Curtis of Rockville was wish her grandparents, MT. anc Mrs. D. H. Curtis, over Sunday
 MT. and Mrs B. A. Ludwig and two sons of Manchester, spent the week end and over Sunday witt their parents, MT. and Mrs. A. U. Charter
The Press., 1917-03-15
HOME NEWS.
IOON1. S.sFIDk~ S

GnG AL AssHtGk~.
 aAEsar unsaer this head 10 eenta peF une- Newest models of eorsets to be had At last season's ptf'sS. No advaneements on same at the BAston Dry Goods Store. The Serfbner Magazine (SS,O0 and The Press ($G.5O). Clubbing rates at The Press office S4.0O.
 -Hart SchafTner | Marx Clothes. Mod ern Clothing Co.
The Press., 1917-03-15
Wal Guardaei-

Electric burglar alarms surround Un- cle Sam's treasury at Washington and are tested every fifteen minutes. day and night.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-16
MASONS TO CELEBRATE

Those at Fairmont to Observe The
Fiftieth Anniversary.
Fairmont Masons will celebrate the
semi centennial of the founding of
their lodge Tuesday, November 81
and arrangements are being made
for the most important Masonic
event in the history OF the city.
Chain Lake Lodge No. GA, A. F. &
A. M, was fifty years old October %.
but grand lodge officers were unable
to be present for celebration on that
date and postponement to November
27 was decided on.
Albert Berg, former secretary of
state and grand master of Minnesota,
will be in the city, together with
other grand lodge dignitaries. Several
past grand masters and prominent
Masons from many parts of the state
have accepted invitations.
The principal address will be deliv-
cred by Rev. Frank Doran of st. Paul,
noted throughout the northwest as
an orator. Mr.. Doran, formerly of
Winona, is known as one Of the most
eloquent speakers occupying twin
city pulpit.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-16
EaeleLake
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bolar OF
Winnebago are spending few days
at the home of F. E. Day and Fred
Compton.
Mrs. Hulda Read was quite serious
ly hurt being struck in the eye with
an iron rod The eye will be saved.
R. g. Compton of Minneapolis and
Mrs. Reuben Anderson of Waseca at
tended the funeral of their grand
father, Levi Compton, last Tuesday.
A. G. Ned and H. H. Bennett have
gone to Hill City on a deer hunt.
Quite a number attended the Red
Cross rally at the Methodist Episco-
pal church Thursday evening. Mayor
Champlin, Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. James
of Mankato gave interesting and in
structive talks along lines of work be-
ing done by the different units in
various towns. Miss Quimby rend-
cred several beautiful solos.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lutz and daugh-
ter of Granada were visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Dolton
over Sunday. Mrs. Lutz is n sister of
Mr.. Dolton.
Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. jenkins OF
Waseca spent a few days visiting
relatives in the village the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fields of st.
Clair spent Sunday in the village.