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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

First published in the Western Kan
sas World, December 20, 1919
Notice of Final Settlement
State of Kansas, Trego County, SIS:
In the Probate Court held in and for
said county and state.
In the matter of the estate of Gust
Wah1borg, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons in
terested in the aforesaid estate, are
hereby notified, that at the next reg
ular term of the Probate Court in and
for said county, to be begun and held
at the court room in Wa-Keeney,
county of Trego and state aforesaid,
on the first Monday in the month of
January A. D. 1913, shall apply to
said court for a full and final settle
ment of~said estate.
j. A. johnson,
Admins ira tor.
Of Gust Wahlborg, deceased.
December II, A. D. 1917.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
First published in the Western Kan
sas World, December Is, 1919

First published in the Western Kan
sas World, December Is, 1919
Notice of Final Settlement
State of Kansas, Trego County, S.:
In the Probate Court held in and for
said county.
In the matter of the estate of E. F.
Bryant, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons
interested in the aforesaid estate, are
hereby notified, that at the next reg
ular term of the Probate Court, in and
for said county, to be begun and held
at the court room in Wa-Keeney
county of Trego and state aforesaid,
on the first Monday in the month of
January A. D. 1918, shall apply to
said court for a full and final settle
ment of said estate.
II. C. Bryant,
Administrator
OF E. F. Bryant, deceased.
December Is, A. D. 1917.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
FOR SALE BY
OVERLAND GARAGE

For Sale-Second hand Ford and
Maxwell. Ray Shaw, Wa-Keeney. SO
For Sale-Second hand sury in
good condition Inquire at this Office.
Adv. 31tf.
For Sale-1 spring wagon and 1
set of single harness. At Courtney's
store. Adv. 39tf
The Trego County Cooperative
association has corn TOR sale at their
elevator. Adv. 40.
The Knife Weeder, for listed corn,
is sold by II. D. Clayton, Hill City,
Kansas. Adv. 80 mo.
Found-On main street, q pocket
book with money in it. Owner can
get same by proving property and
paying for this notice. Adv. Aft.
Found-On road leading north of
Voda, pair of ladies slippers. Owner
please call at this Office, prove prop
erty and pay for this notice. Adv. Al.
The Farmers Elevator, at Voda,
will be open on each Thursday here
after until further notice. Fred
Schwanbeck, jr. in charge. Adv. 36tf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

LdOleS WORE DuStlGo.
Operations were rare.
Nobody swated the fly.
Nobody had seen silo.
Nobody had appendicitis.
Nobody wore white shoes.
Nobody sprayed orchards
Cream was five cents a pint.
Catalogues were Muskmelons.
Most young men had livery bills
You never heard of s'tin Lizzie. ~
Doctors wanted to see your tongue.
Milk shake was a favorite drink.
Advertisers did not tell the truth.
Nobody cared for the price of gas
olene.
mail.
The hired girl drew one-ffty a
week.
The butcher ''threw in" chunk of
liver.
Folks said pneumatic tires were a
joke.
Nobody listened in" on tele-
phone.
There were no sane Fourth nor
electric meters.
Strawstacks were burned instead
of baled.
Publishing county newspaper was
not a business.
People thought English sparrows
were "birds."
Jules Verne was the only convert
to the submarine.-The Hoted Gaz-
cite.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

- - =
theuh - a - voze
ob1e - ~ prdDent 111eA proiee i
due 10 Dr.. Laeexte. Va 1os 6nsunl
ability IN promOting eonnunity IN
terests-
Floyd Huntington, of Moreland.
Kans., had twenty head of cattle
stolen last Thursday. They tracked
them to Coliyer where they were to
have been loaded Sunday morning,
but as no cars was to be obtained
that day they were not The man
who stole them went back to More
land and offered his services to Mr.
Huntington to help hunt the cattle
He was identified at Collyer as the
man who wanted car to ship out
the cattle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

D.ne s>Es6e fz5tsu1x rz1d4v .zeht
the zoth fnSt
EvzS6edy = enjoying vacation
these ms days.
There win be . pie supper Satur-
day night in the hall for the bene-
fit of the Ogallah Basket Ball Club
Ladies please bring pies and gentle
men pocketbooks-
The Xmas program at the church
Christmas eve was the best ever held
in Ogallah. Miss Platner and Miss
Noll, our splendid school teachers
deserve much praise for their very
good and efficient work in training
the children so well in the Xmas
Pageant entitled white Gifts for the
King" also Miss Marjorie Icely and
Mrs. Tawney rendered good service
The proceeds of $4,000 were tele-
graphed at once to the suffering Ar
menians.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
COLLYER


The public school in Collyer will
not open until Wednesday, January
Bird.
Miss Parsons spent the first part
of the week with Mr. and Mrs Will
Blackwell.
Otto Weigel is spending his vaca-
ton with home folks, until school re-
opens at Hays.
Chas. Hooper was at Hays Tuesday
and Wednesday with his daughter,
Mrs. Ed. -Morrell.
Mrs. Chas. King who has been Wis
iting in Missouri and Iowa is now at
home to her friends in Collyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh entertain
ed the Tague, Jas. Walsh and Lori
mer families on Christmas day.
Miss Matte Thiel, who has been
attending Nazareth Academy at Con-
cordia, is home for her vacation.
Miss Vivian Eytchison is helping
to invoice the stock of goods at the
Farmers Union store this week
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bailey, who
have been visiting relatives in Ne
braska, returned Friday evening.
Miss Bernice Whitney, who is
teaching school in district II, left
Friday evening for her home at Fair
view, Kans.
mer came up Wednesday afternoon
to spend few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Steigelman.
The many friends of Mrs Ed Nor
rell are very sorry to learn of her
critical illness. She was taken to the
hospital at Hays. Monday morning :
The B. Y. P. U. party at the
Steigelman home was well attended
Thursday evening. The young people
report a very enjoyable evening spent.
Harry Thomas who has been, in
Nebraska the last two months re-
turned Saturday morning to spend
his Christmas vacation with his fam
lily. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Frye, of Ar
mold, Jesse Kessler, of Wa-Keeney,
and Mabel Burns, of Kanapolis, took
Christmas dinner with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. o. B. Kessler.
Runor says. Chas. Hickman is to
be the manager of the Farmers
Union store with the beginning %
the new year. His many friends are
glad to learn of Charles success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hickman were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Glenn on Christmas day. These fam
lilies have.eaten their Christmas din
ner together for the past fifteen
years
The many friends of Roy Downie
are glad to know that he underwent
the operation for appendicitis sue
cessfully last Friday. DIR. Clark,
Myerly, of Burr Oak, performed the
operation at Concordia
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sparks, of Eur
ich, were guests of Mrs Sparks par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Tilton on Crhist-
mas day.
Steve Beason entertained socially
number of gentlemen friends Tues
day evening A very pleasant even
ing was spent s-..ssz
The community Christmas pro
gram arranged by DR. Laeerte and
given Monday evening was well ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

'sLook here said the guest things
around here are just about as rotten
as they make them. When I went to
lunch today I found hair in the ice
cream, hair in the honey, and hair in
the apple sauce" "Well," exclaimed
the genial proprietor, "the hair in the
ice cream came from the shaving of
the ice. And I suppose the hair in the
honey came off the comb. But I
don't understand about the hair in the
apple sauce. / bought those apples
myself, and every one was Bald
WINK
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

CORONA, the six-pound personal
writing machine, guaranteed to stand
more hard usage than any big mach
inc is used in this Office. Learn about
CORONA before you spend twice as
much for a machine that can not
serve you nearly so well as CORONA.
Salina Typewriter Company. Salina,
Kans. Adv. 2Stf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

An exchange says there is all to-
gether too much knocking in the
small towns for their own good
When a man becomes peeved he
starts right out trying to kill some
body's business. Beware of the man
that tries to convince you to buy of a
certain firm, sell your grain to GER
tain elevator, buy your coal of GER
tain dealer, do your banking at GER
tain bank, read only certain news
paper, he has an axe to grind and
wants you to do the grinding-Hardy
Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
DIR. M. J. BROWN OF SALIVA

Should you or your child need med
ical or surgical treatment of the eye,
ear, nose and throat, or require glass
es, or orifisia1 work, make a date with
Dr. M. Jay Brown, Campbell build
ing) Salina, Kansas, or see him at the
Penny Hotel, Tuesday, January 8th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
500 Reward, $10o

The readers of this paper win be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional Treatment Hairs
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally ana
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous aur-
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work The propI1istors have 50 ms, ,s:1
Catarrh Medicine that they ofrer one
Hundred Dollars for any case that Il fails
to cure Send for list of testimonfals-
Ohio. Sold by an Druggist. 75c-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

JUNEAU, March 30.-The legis- lature may not be making much headway but it is at any rate hav- ing a good time. What with recep- tions, lunch parties and mlnlng camp junkettings they are passing the time tolerably well.
 They signalized the passage of two bills which passed both Houses making Lincoln's birthday and Stewards day public holidays i'll the territory on February 12 and March 30 respectively the occasion of a big blow out.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

the charges. Gill was himself de- lirious with joy and however calm and self possessed he may have been throughout the long ordeal he gave way and thanked the jury in tones broken with emotion could not be concealed. He even kissed his law partner in manifestation of his joy!
 Gill said that he had no animosity against anyone. He realized that they who had prosecuted him had been as much the victims of the frame-up as himself and the CO.,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

The governor signed the bill at public reception tonight at the executive mansion and there was a big crowd present with pioneer exercises and ball. The Governor read the treaty with Russia by which Alaska was purchased and the legis- lators forget in the mazes of the dance the fact that they had real legislature work to do and month had passed without anything being done. The feature of the reception was the sourdough lunch of "beans and brown" which was served and
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

threatened suits without any further delay in the payment of legitimate taxes, as levied by the Territory.
 The Territorial treasury has now six hundred and twenty-five thou sand dollars cash on hand in all funds, and is in most fiourishing financial condition. It is realized that this money will be needed for schools, roads and salaries and after these are deducted the amount will still be a handsome balance to the good. The Kennicott mine, the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

loss of many American lives.
 The United Press report has it that the receipt at and publication by the White House of reporters ot sinkings of additional ships without warning, and the destruction of many Americans on these ships has greatly intensified the bitter feeling against Germany, and anti-German demonstrations are being suppressed with difficulty ill several centers.
 It is announced that practically the decision which Congress will
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

LONDON, April 1.-Once again the Entente forces have lunged deep into the enemy lines after literally ploughing way through the newly constructed lines of trenches with tremendous high ex- plosive bombardment.
 All day Friday, Saturday and this forenoon, the British guns using high explosives shells from their new and advantageously posted positions deluged the new lines of the Germans northeast of Peronne, advancing the infantry to the attack along a seven mile front about ten o'clock
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
HEAVY FIGHTS REPORTED
 ON EVERY GERMAN FRONT

PETROGRAD, April 1.-The provi- sional government of the Republic of Russia has decreed the abolition of capital punishment for any of- fense whatever. This absOlution dissolves the capital nature of trea- son. In addition the members of the government declare that the law will be applicable to those poli- tical offenders now under arrest, un- less such as are subject to martial law for acting in the capacity of German pr Austrian spies. They will have to submit to the orders of a military tribunal.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
EXPLORER WILL LECTURE.


 SEATTLE. March 3O.-Explorer Shackleton who is now in America after succeeding in rescuing the ma after succeeding in rescuing the ma rooncd members of his expedition, will arrive here with seven men, en route to Canada, and is scheduled for a lecture on April IS. The ex- plorer has collected an immense amount of scientific data and also has recovered quantity of the missing documents of the Scott polar expedition. The thrilling experi- ences of the last Shackleton expedi' tion are uneQualled in the annals of Antarctic exploration literature.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

WASHINGTON, D. C., April r. It is expected on next Monday that Congress will declare that a state of war exists, immediately after the President has read his address.
 In Washington, where close ob- servation upon the public sentiment is being kept, it is stated that a wave of war sentiment is now sweeping over the country.
 This is explained by the press agencies as due to the recent sink ing of four merchantmen, with the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
PENFlELD IS CALLED
 COME TO AMERICA

is showing signs of the enormous suspense under which he has been laboring for the past several weeks.
 The President completed his mess age some time last week as far as it's rough draft is concerned and again completed the final draft on Saturday evening. It will recite the necessity for action being taken to defend American lives and pro- perty from persistent attacks by the armed forces of nation
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1.- United States Ambassador Penfield has been called to Washington by the President.
 This announcement created sen- sation in diplomatic circles and it was expected that Ambassador Tar nowski might be handed his papers.
 The State Department however is sues the explanatory statement that Ambassador Penfield is being recalled for the purpose of consul tation with reference to matters
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
SCENES ARE DRAMATIC
 WHEN GILL IS ACQUITTED

defendants for doing their duty. He said he could assure the jurymen and the people that he would prose- cute the bootleggers now more vigor- ously than ever.
 The verdict has received strong approval as in the interest of the city, although the opinion as to guilt or innacence is about evenly divided in the case. The papers which have had Gill guilty and con- victed a dozen times over are now trying to save their face.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

SEATTLE, April Hi Gill, mayor of this city, as we'll as Beck ingham and the rest of the police officials, was on Saturday acquitted of the charge of graft and bribery on every count.
 The scenes in the closing minutes of the Gill trial are to be described as the most dramatic in the history of the west and there can hardly be any question as to the popularity of the verdict. The jury, court at taches and spectators wept as the defendants were seen to be over
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

JUNEAU, April 1.-The Terri tory has now money to throw al the birds and the Legislators are just wondering how to spend it wisely.
 Within the last ten days the sum of $35O,O00 hs been received from the Fish canneries on their production per centum.
 These payments are duo to the fact that Attorney-G General Grigsby
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
FISHERIES COME THROUGH
 BUT MINES DO NOT YET

richest copper mine in the country and one of the most profitable in the world, so far has not paid a cent into the treasury on its i'm mense mining operations.
 It is estimated that there is now due one hundred and fifty thousand from this company and Grigsby is getting ready to compel them to do so. Most of the other mine taxes are also unpaid. It is understood a number of solons have "instruc- tions" to repeal these taxes.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
HINTS ON COMFORT.

To look we'll you must feel well. Clothes help you to look well, 1T they are made to order and fit we'll, repaired we'll, cleaned well and well pressed. Therefore you will feel we'll.
 M. PASCOFF. Ladies and Gents Tailor does 1t all
 well.
 All work guaranteed Cor. Lanes Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
WITHIN A WEEK
 HAVE FULL STRENGTH

ing on a list which is being pre- pared of technical experts who will be prevented from being sacrificed by service on the fighting line. These will in turn be an advisory council whereby the latest scientific dis coveries will be utilized for the benefit of the forces which may be actively engaged.
 The preparations in all depart ments are progressing rapidly, but what operations are actually plan ned is not given out.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
VACATES MANSION.

OLYMPIA, April 1.-Governor Lister has vacated the executive mansion and is now residing in an apartment house. This action Is said to be due to the alleged extra yagance which subjected Lister to considerable criticism from the le- gislature.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
STATE OF WAR IS
 SAID TO EXIST

reach in the matter of war has been agreed upon, after conferences be- tween the leaders of the two par ties, and an effort will be made to make the action unanimous. This latter will be the more likely now as big pressure is being brought to bear upon some of those who few weeks ago were inclined to be stead fast in their opposition to any war proposal.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

PARIS, April 1.-The last com- munique today reports that the British forces are in full possession of a mile of extended German trenches northeast of Peronne and are still advancing. The artillery is being moved to more advanced position. Heavy counter attacks Of the Germans resulted only in fearful losses
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

WASHINGTON, D. G., April l. On Saturday night President Will sn, admittedly as relief from the strain under which he is obviously laboring attended a musical comedy and apparently enjoyed himself. Mrs. Wilson accompanied him. He
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
HOLT'S CASH STORE.

 Moved to Alaska Mer. Co. on ac. count of Extreme Heat. We can save you money on House or Compartment Furnishings. We fill orders, large or small. Largest Store North of Seattle.
 Tel. Main 06. RELIABLE TAILOR SHOP. Front St. 8 doors west of Alaska
 Bank. We do tke best
 CLEANING
 PRESSING
 ALTERING &
 REPAIRING Ladies end Gentlemens Clothes.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
PIONEER WOMEN.

A special meeting of the Pioneer Women, Igloo No. 1, is hereby called for Monday, April End, at 8 o'clock P. M. in the Pioneer Hall. All members are requested to be pre- sent.
 MARIE GRIMM, President.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. William Larson desires to thank her friends and the commun- ity in general for their kindness ana sympathy to her and daughter in her sad bereavement.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

WASHINGTON D. C., April L. Within week the United States government is expected to summon the full national guards and naval militia, recruiting the regulars up to the full strength of seven hund- red thousand men and also half a million volunteers.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1. - The Navy Department has received bids from fifty firms to build one or more. submarine chasers.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
SOL 0NS JUSTIFY WORK
 WITH GALA PERFORMANCE

solons in swallow tails said it was just like old times when they got their start first.
 The failure to get through with real legislative work is being com mented upon but they seem to be- lieve that there is no hurry with their work.
 Nothing is heard of the general eight hour law which the refer cndum demanded at the last elec- ton.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
SHOW GAIN.

TACOMA, April 1.-The Bank clearing for this city during the first quarter showed a gain of thirty per, cent.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

PARIS, April 1.-The French War Office in an official communique reports the recovery of all the los, ground in the Champagne front.
 The report concludes with the general summary that "heavy sue.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
ALLIES BIG GAINS
 ON WESTERN LINES

Champagne district, is now being carried on. In Champagne the German losses are particularly heavy.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

It is officially announced that depo- sits in postal savings banks by drawal at any time and the United States government will not seize these funds even ill the event of war and the depositors being sub- jects of any enemy power.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April r. The Department of Justice has in structed five hundred thousand employees to protect the nation from acts of spies in the event of war. Census eXperts are now work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

of state and incidentally in con- nection with war matters. There is no immediate conception of re- calling the Ambassador or of sever- ing relations with Austro-Hungary.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

Sir Douglas Haig reported the greatest success, an advance and capture of one mile wide strip Ot entrenched positions along the en- tire seven mile front and the taking of five towns from the enemy. The positions are all of them being held.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

BERLIN, April 1.-The General Staff reports heavy general engage ments on all fronts, the fighting be- ing somewhat even. While some slight losses were incurred on the west front in the clashes with the British and French, the Entente forces were defeated in the Carpa- thians and in Galicia.
 BERLIN, April 1.-The Russian offensive in Galicia, to divert the attention from the weakness of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

Russian positions north of Stanislau were all of them repulsed, although the Russians in this section have been reinforced and are again re- newing the attack.
 BERLIN, April 1.-The heavy snows still remaining in the higher reaches of the Carpathians make evolutions difficult, but the Rus sian attacks were driven back with large losses. The cannonadlng started severe avalanches Ill the Carpathian hills.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
WE CAN DO IT.

For first class work ana prom ps delivery ph me Main 161 and the Peoples Steam Laundry ~uI e U and get your laundry. |
 W. J. WI1LLA10OH Props
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Two 4 H. P. Boilers. One 12 H. P. Boiler. One 16 H. F. Boiler. Two 6 H. F. Boiler.
 DARLING & DEAN co.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-02

Anything in the line of job wors