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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
Women Best Prevarieators.

women are better liars than men.
but God bless them just the same"
said Police Magistrate J. NJ Fitzgerald
Of the Omaha police court.
"Women come into court and lie
right along. under OATH Their lies do
not show on their faces. either, but /
can tell they are lying because their
stories contradict those of reliable wit
neSses.
when men lie they hesitate. turn
red. swallow. etc One can tell they're
lying just by watching their faces and
necks-
But you can't tell 1t on a woman
They lie outrageously and stick to
their stories in the face of everything.
They know just the right time to de-
viate from the truth, too. Their lies
always count in the outcome of their
trials-f they are believed Men
haven't the same knack at the art that
women police court characters kave.s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06

inches long. This is sewed TO the
front of the cap and turned back to
form the facing. Narrow ribbon may
be threaded through the edge of the
cap at the bottom, to draw it in close
about the neck. and to tie under the
chin. or a cord made of the yarn. fin
ished with little tassels of yarn, may
he used instead.
The wipes, or sponges, are nine
inches square and knitted loosely.
When binding off every alternate
stitch is dropped; this makes the
square soft and spongy- There are
different ways of knitting them to get
this same effect, but they are less SIM
pie. The work for the Red Cross
benefits the children in many ways. so
that they are helping themselves as
we'll as others. They are much more
keenly interested in the war than they
otherwise would be, and their patriot
ism is stimulated by all that they do
and learn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06

The younger school children are
proving themselves immensely helpful
in work for the Red Cross. They are
enthusiastic and surprisingly persist
ent- They soon learn how to make
all the small. simple knitted articles
of wool or cotton. including squares of
wool yarns for quilts or comforters.
and the simplest of baby bonnets and
mufflers- From knitting cotton they
make wipes or sponges for hospital
use. and of outing flannel or eiderdown
the girls of twelve or more are max
ing bootees. and caps for infant wear.
Their efforts have been directed to-
ward doing things that will help keep
the shivering throngs of Europe warm
during the coming winter They have
turned out thousands upon thousands
of ration heaters. and cannot get too
many of these.
For the little squares of knitted yarn
that are afterward sewed together
into quilts odds and ends of wool are
used. as the color makes no difference.
They should be six inches square
when finished. and for yarn of the
average size SO stitches are cast on.
coarse yarn requires a few less, and
liner a few more. In the city schools
the younger boys and girls knit the
squares. and the older girls join them.
and line the quilt with flannel. or some
such material. The plain garter stitch
is used for all these articles.
For baby bonnets of wool yarn, 80
stitches are cast on and a strip Is
inches long is knitted. This is fold
ed crosswise at the center and the
edges on one side sewed together,
forming the cap A facing Is knitted
for the front of the cap. usually in a
contrasting color For this II stitches
are cast on and the strip knitted Is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
.GN~ 2zz~A
Suits to Suit All Figures.

The suit styles shown this season
are so widely varied that no woman,
whatever her figure, should have the
slightest difficulty in making a selec-
don- Little boxlfke coats, sometimes
loosely belted, with wide sleeves and
high severe collars. are worn with mar
row skirts, the silhouette arrived at
suggesting the Mandarin coat and wide
trousers of the Chinese. Russian
blouse suits are also popular. and one
of the styles featured for young
girls has been dubbed the tube" suit,
inasmuch as the coat is straight and
narrow and at little distance ap-
pears to be cut with the skirt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
inexpensive Table Decorations.

Wherever we drop in for afternoon
tea we just naturally gravitate toward
n table that CLOVIS with candle under
pretty shade. Small vases or bas-
kets of flowers have almost as strong
a lure and every hostess knows that
nothing else adds so much to her table
as lights and flowers. So every year
those who make n business of manu-
featuring table decorations bring out
new variations in the use of silk or
paper for shades and something new
In receptac les for flowers.
The pretty flower basket shown
above requires only deft fingers and
paper rope to make it. The rope is
woven over a wire foundation and the
small basket carries an ordinary wa
fer glass. When the basket is woven
of gray or brown or ivory color or
green rope. according to the prefer
ence of its maker. it is vanished with
shellac. Either real or artificial flow
ers with fresh or preserved ferns.
make up the bouquets that adorn liv-
ing rooms and dining tables these days
Bouquets of artificial flowers are
fashionable and serve to help brighten
the house. with the approval of fas-
tidious people There is a great vogue
for them In fact, especially for those
that copy closely old-fashiofied garden
flowers like the aster and marigold.
the daisy and chrysanthemum-and. of
course, always the rose.
: The candle shades and roses shown
in the picture are made of fine crepe
paper and much like the candle shades
of last year or any other year. except
that the candle light filters through
two thicknesses of paper in two shades
of the same color. with the lighter
shade on the inside. AT the left
candle shade is made of large rose
petals in rose pink and each petal is
lined with paper in a lighter pink
There are small roses and rose leaves
set about the shade near its top. Soft
shades of purple and lavender together
make lovely shades of this kind The
shade at the right is even simpler. 1t
L. made of light and dark rose color
and Is as pretty In deep and pale yell
low In orchid or the lighter green's
OF course nothing can svsr equal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06

The best line of the new frocks is as
diversified as one can imagine There
are belts of all degrees Of width There
Is still the beltless frock that has
girdle drawn loosely about the hips.
and there are occasional high-waisted
BELTS The tendency in the new frocks
is to emphasize the normal waistline.
however, and this probably means the
persistence of the separate belt of
leather or embroidered silk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06

or thy youth.
while the evil
days come not,
nor the ye a + S
draw nigh, when
thou shalt say. I
have no pleasure
In them" A Strik-
ing Illustration of
the value of this
advice came to
our notice not
lon g a g o. w e
were calling on a
la d y who had
passed her eight
ieth birthday. She
married a Chris
tan man, and was
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
BLOUSE with 1iqh coI,ar.

The new tailored blouse is developed
with front and back Jokes. from
which box pIaits are laid. or there may
be a cluster of plaits in the center
back and on either side of the front.
The high collar is not figuring large
" In the tailored models. the fiat col
lar that reaches FAR down the front
being favored Narrow nut1nx Il q
feature of theoo wnlstR
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
Bracelet Slipper a Pretty Fad.

The newest kind of shoes for eve
ming wear are of metallic brocade cut
with a fairly long vamp and a high
heel. The particularly novel feature
is the extension of the top Of the slip
per to form a strap which is contin-
ued into a bracelet suggestion just
above the ankle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
Button BAD From Old Purse.

Do not throw away your old pocket
book which has become too worn to
carry. 1t makes an excellent button
bag. Hooks and eyes and very small
buttons may be kept in the compart-
ment which was used for small change.
thus proving a great convenience when
one is in q hurry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06

natural flowers in charm, but son.
limitations of the rose are so good that
they might be displayed in a florists
window. The paper candle shades
when they are well made will vie with
those of silk or any other sort in eff
fectiveness. so no one need be withou-
them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
Read the Bible
While You Can
By REV. HOWARD w. POPE
Moody Bible Inssituts.
Chicago

TEXT-Remember now thy creator in
the days of thy youth--EccIes- Ill
1t was a wise man who said, RE
member now thy Creator in the days
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06

I'VE all are tail enough to reach
Gods hand The angels are NO taller
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-06
LESSON FOR DECEMBER 9
EZRA AND NEHEMIAH TEACH
THE LAW.

LESSON TEXT-Nehemiah 81, 4 s, 6
s-1z- Read entire chapter.
GOLDEN TExT-Thy word Is lamp
unto my feet. and light unto my path
Ps. 19:106.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
SECOND BIG SNOW .
 0F THE SEASON
Water Supply for Stockmen, Farmers and Town Assured

The second big snow of the season is with us and it assures an abundant supply of water for stockmen, farmers and for the Town of Williams.
 The first snowfall of the sea- son came at Christmas time when we got 15 inches. This time we have 19.3 inches, but a lighter snow and less precipi- tation. The. Williams Water and Electric Company consid- cred the first snowfall sufficient to fill all of the reservoirs in the Cataract Canyon. With 34 in- ches and more lying in the Bill Williams mountains waiting for spring sunshine to convert it into water, there can be no doubt that the water supply for Williams in 1917 will be more than ample.
 This abundance of snow means much more to Williams than supply of water for the Town. There will be water for the tanks of the cattle and sheep men. They contribute very much to the we'll being of Williams. Prosperous stock in- terests in Williams territory means prosperity for the town.
 Then, again, the heavy snow fall will fill the soil with mois- ture which the scientific farm CT will save for his crops. Later he will fill the local market with his products and will car ry the merchants good back to his farm for the consumption of his family.
 A most welcome snow! It causes some inconvenience, but its worth many times the cost.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

At the beginning of this se- mester the program of studies was changed. The Assembly will be only twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on these days Miss Heating will give the pupils topics on which to report to the high school. |: Last Monday on account of the snow storm the children of the school were permitted to go home early.
 Our basket ball team played the Winslow team last Friday and a fair and square game was played. Our team won the game 21 to IA.
 Miss McKelvey, Sixth grade teacher, is giving the seventh and eight grades, penmanShlp. On account of hurting his foot during the basket ball game last Friday night, Mar shal Hughes had to walk on crutches for few days.
 Our basket ball team has ar ranged a game with the Pres colt high school. The date of the game has not been decided on.
 The school lost two students last Monday: Curtis Frieburg, seventh grade and Paul Frei- burg, eighth grade. They are going to Washington where MT. Freiburg has an engage ment to work.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
THROUGH RATE CASE
 BEFORE l. [. [. SOON

The interstate commerce commission will hear in Phoe- nix, February 9, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the United States court rooms, the complaint of the Arizona corporation commis- sion against the various rail roads operating from the east into Arizona, in the matter of through passenger rates. The 1ates from points in eastern states to points in Arizona are materially higher than from like points in the east to points in the mountain states to the north of Phoenix, mile for mile. The rates from the Missouri river, Mississippi river, Chica- go and other eastern points for central and western Arizona are nearly if not quite as high as to points in California, three to six hundred miles further distant.
 The Arizona commission be- lieved that an unjust discrim- ination has been imposed against Arizona in passenger rates, and at this hearing be- fore the interstate commerce commission the matter will be
 The Mountain State Tele- phone & Telegraph Company has been authorized to extend it's system to the town of Casa Grande. It was shown that Casa Grande is now without exchange or telephone service and that public convenience and necessity require such se- vice.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
w. P. L. Made Money

The matinee and dance giv- en by the Williams Public Li- brary Association last Saturday netted the ladies who promoted these functions a neat sum for the benefit of the association. After paying for the films and the hall and meeting other ex- penses, there remained a profit of $15, $4 of which was made on the matinee in the after noon and the remainder on the dance in the evening. All who attended the dance report a particularly pleasant evening.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
A Red Lake Enthusiast

MT. K. w. Baker of Red Lake, was a caller at the News office Wednesday. MT. Baker is one of the fortunate men who have farms in the Red Lake district. An old-time Kansas man who is we'll acquainted with the rich lands of that prosperous state, he declares that the Red Lake soil is not a bit inferior to the soil of the Sunfower state. Tho he has not developed his farm very much, he is enthusiastic over the possibilities of agriculture in Red Lake.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
OPPOSE ADVANCE
 IN GRAZING FEES

The Tusayan Cattle Growers Association is opposed to the proposed advance in grazing fees the purpose of which, as stated by the U. s. Department of Agriculture, is to make the Forest Service self supporting. The Association is issuing a cir cular letter just off the News press, addressed to the Secre- tary of Agriculture in which are given the reasons for op- position to the advance in graz ing fees. The letter of the As sociation is a strong document containing arguments which are logical and convincing. The Association shows very con- clusively that the idea of tax ing stockmen to make the For est Service self-supporting was an after thot, the original leg islation establishing a Forest Service evidently contemplat- ing the support of such service at public expense, for the, reason that it was a matter of national concern.
 The contention of the Tusay- an Cattle Growers Association that the. cost to permittees of using the national forests of Arizona is greater than that of the permittees on the forests of other states is easily establish ed. It is within the knowledge of everyone at all acquainted with climatic, geologic and top ographic conditions in Arizona that a supply of water, abso- lutely essential to stock busi- ness, is obtained at great cost, nature having done very little | for Arizona in this respect. Artificial tanks must be built to impound snow and rain wat CT and when the supply is short as is frequently the caes, enor- nous loss is suffered.
 The Department of Agricul- ture attempts to show an an- alogy between the purchasers of Forest Reserve timber and the permittees who graze for est lands. The letter of the Tu- sayan Cattle Growers Associa- ton proves the falacy of this contention. On the very face of the comparative conditions the lack of analogy is ap- parent.
 Should the proposed advance in grazing fees be defeated, the News believes that such defeat will be due largely to the incon- trovertible arguments contain ed in the Associations circular letter.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
EVOLUTION OF WILLIAMS
The Frontier Town of 1882 With Saloons and Brothels Changed to Dry Town of 1917 With Schools And Churches

The law of Evolution, now generally accepted in it's broad sense, is as applicable to town development as to biological changes which modify the cha racteristics of animal or vege- table lifs and create new spec ies. Thru the operation of the law of Evolution Williams has been changed from a rough frontier town with 16 saloons and many brothels, as it was in 1882, to a town of schools and churches, lodges and societies and a spirit of culture and re- finement.
 The Santa Fe built into Will Hams in 1882 and the large force engaged in construction furnished trade to the saloons and brothels. When the rail- road was extended and the force moved on, development of the country followed and there was still business for the institutions which thrived on immortality and lawlessness.
 It is interesting to note the appearance of other institu- tions which conserved the moral forces of society and caused them to finally abolish the saloon and bring about so- cial regeneration. The first school district was organized about 1884 and the first school house was built about this time. The first church was built about 1890.
 The Saginaw & Manistee Lum- Der Co.,, was established early in the nineties and brought in many people of education and refinement. By 1914 when the prohibition amendment was presented to the people of Ari- zona, Williams had a popula- ton which was ripe for this radical step in the evolution ary process of town growth. The saloon was voted out. The brothel was driven into a res tricted district. Gambling was drowned upon and hidden away.
 The next step in the evolu- ton of Williams will be, one may apprehend, to abolish the brothel absolutely and rout gambling from it's hiding place.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
St. John. Episcopal Mission

Those who usually attend service at the Episcopal Mis- sion will be glad to learn that day school at II 200 A. M., will be continued, with Archdeacon Jenkins in charge until the new rector arrives, which will be about March first. All are cordially invited to attend.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
DEVELOPMENT 0F SYCAMORE < ;
 AFTER LAKE DEVELOPMENT
After the Development of Cole man Lake, Development of Sycamore Canyon With Auto Road to Bottom

A great deal of interest is be- ing aroused in the proposed de- velopment of Coleman Lake as a summer resort. A more de- tailed plan of the proposed de- velopment is being asked for. In response to this request, the following brief outline is of- fered:
 | In planning the development of a summer resort about Cole man Lake it should be borne in mind that a part of the lake is privately owned and a part is on the Forest Reserve. In gen. eral shape the lake is oblong, measuring nearly half a mile in length by a quarter in width. It extends in a general north and south direction, roughly < speaking. About a quarter of the lake at the north and west is on private land. ~- :
 Suppose, then, that the east shore of the lake-all of which is on the Forest Reserve and heavily wooded, were laid out in plats for summer residences according to the plan carried out by the Forest Service in Oak Creek and other localities. Individuals, by securing term leases of from one to thirty years, for plats in this section would then be safe in erecting summer dwellings.
 These might vary from tent for the one year lease to a sub- stantial summer cottage for the thirty year lease. The lots in this section might be made to face the water and to run down to the shore so that each resi- dent would have direct access to the lake.
 The south and west sides of the lake Exclusive of the pri- vate land) might be opened for temporary residences for visit ors stopping for but a short time and who pobably would prefer tents or portable houses that they might rent.
 On the private land, by ar engagement already proposed with the owner, the Duck Club might erect a Club House and make special preparations for the duck season. The Gate, way. and other clubs would, no doubt, add club houses either on the private land or on the Reserve.
 A supply store, a dancing pavilion, a band stand and oth-.. CT improvements would natur- ally follow the establishment of summer residences. The stock ing of the lake with fish may be accomplished at once, in fact is now being arranged for in anticipation of the develop ment to follow. With the de- velopment of the lake once we'll under way, boats and boat landings would appear as by magic. One season should suf- flee to transform Coleman. Lake. into fourishing summer col. ony. ;:
 While developing the lake, the greater possibilities of Syc- amore Canyon should not be. lost sight of. One man .esti- mates that a. thousand dollars judiciously expended, would, make the road to Sycamore, Canyon; by way of Summit mountain, easily passable. A
 .(Continued on Page. Fourlf j
Williams news., 1917-01-18
DAILY TEMPERATURES
 For Week Ending Jan. 17

Thurs. High 52, Low IT Fri. High 42 Low 18 .. Sat. High 38 Low 9 Sun. High 36 Low 8 Mon. High 28 Low 23 Tues. High 30 Low 20 Wed. High 36 Low 20
 Snow 19.6
 Precipitation 2.61 inches
Williams news., 1917-01-18

Before the United States can claim efficiency for it's airmen they will have to be able to navigate the air without get ting lost.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
Will Appear Before Supreme
 Court

VIII Appear beIofe supreme
 Court
 Judge X. N. Sleeves left yes terday for Phoenix where he will appear Jan. Is, before the Supreme Court in the case of Haradine McKitrich vs F. T. LaPrade. Judge Sleeves will the defendant before the court. This case was tried in the Superior court of Navajo county, Larrade getting an in- structed verdict. The Plaintiff appealed the case to the Su- preme Court.
Williams news., 1917-01-18
A SIGNIFICANT RECORD
Principals Of The Williams School Have Followed Each
 Other In Quick Succession

The table presented below is a record of Principals of the Williams school from 1903 to 1917. It would seem to indi- cate that either the school has been extraordinarily unfortun- ate in the selection of Princi- pals or there has been lack of wise management on the part of the school trustees.