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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
NO WASTE IN ARMY CAMPS
Conservation and Reclamation Divi-
sion Obtains Maximum Utilization
of All Materials.

One Of the most insidious pieces of
German propaganda which the govern
ment has to combat appears in the
form of rumors concerning excessive
wastes of all foodstuffs and supplies
in our army camps and environments.
A glance at the work of the conserva-
ton and reclamation division of the
army readily establishes the falsity
of these reports.
The aim of the conservation and
reclamation division is to obtain the
maximum utilization of all materials
of service, to reduce the waste of
these materials to minimum, to de-
stroy nothing, and to dispose of all ma
terial useless to the army at the great
est profit possible.
No restrictions are placed upon our
soldiers appetites, but the highest care
is exerted to prevent the soldier from
taking more on his plate than he wants
in other words, much of the food
that formerly was lost through care
lessness is now saved. The reclama-
ton officer and his assistants in every
camp and every cantonment are re-
sponsible for the separating and the
classifying of kitchen waste, produced
in the preparation and serving of every
meal at the mess: the object of this
careful separation and classification
of kitchen waste is to prevent vast
age.
The division also has active charge
of farming and garden operations for
each camp and cantonment The prod
uce raised is used In rationing troops
and providing animals with forage.
No men fit for active duty are re-
Quired to assist in this agricultural
service The quartermaster general
of the army has a much more efficient
plan, for he has this work done by in
termed aliens. enemy prisoners. con-
scientious directors and military prfs-
oners. OF our own enlisted men only
those physically unsuited for service
overseas or partially disabled are as
signed to this agricultural work 1t is
believed that after a few months of
outdoor work. many of the men now
unfit will SO improve physically that
they will become fit for transfer to
fighting units Thus the army will
reclaim men as well as materials and
supplies
The boys at the front and at camps
and environments in this country also
are setting standard in conservation
and reclamation which is magnificent
They are doing their utmost to see
that every penny invested in the cause
of democracy, through Liberty Bonds
and otherwise, Is utilized efficiently
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
A PEST NO LONGER
Australia Finds the One Time Curse
Now a Profitable Source Of
Revenue.

Washington.-Rabbi which were
once the curse of Australia, as they
have been to a lesser extent in the
southwestern United States, now are
providing a profitable source of >reve-
nue. and at the same time helping to
win the war by increasing the food
supply.
Official dispatches received here say
the British board of trade has ordered
100000 crates of skinned rabbits
which will require the killing of 81
100000 rabbits, weighing 100000
pounds after dressing. Previously the
rabbits were shipped with the skins
on. but Inconvenience was experienced
at hospitals in England in removing
the fur.
How to dispose of the skins is caus-
ing the Australians speculation. There
is a ready market for them in this
but tonnage is scarce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

Basle.AHunger. is the mother of in
yentions- German hunger invented a
great smuggling device which did a
booming business until discovered by
customs officers. Some Germans. liv-
ing in Baden, near the Swiss frontier.
built pipe line across the frontier
1t ended in a house rented to a Ger
man family What this family con-
sumed in the line of food, clothing.
shoes. soap and other necessaries was
really astounding However, these
people bought things in the open mar
ket, which is still possible in Switzer-
land. paid ca~h. never grumbled. no
matter how high the price and no
questions were asked
One day recently two men were seen
digging in the ground near the 'front.'
ier Customs officials became suSpi-
cious, and nosing around soon made
a valuable discovery The two men
were engaged in repairing the pipe
line, which had been used for smug-
Cling The machinery had become
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

about the same men by Sfferent in
situations.
Edward NJ. Day. acting dirN tor of
the bureau of communication, sad:
The function of this bureau is to
give relatives all possible information
which will lessen anxiety. Every in
quiry is handled with full realization
that prompt and full reply is of seri-
Gus moment to the happiness. peace of
mind, and not infrequently tc the
health of the relatives By writing to
the bureau, relatives frequently will
get Immediately information at hand
and may be sure that search is started
abroad as quickly as the case war
rants''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

clogged and an opening had to be made
to get at the seat of the trouble.
The officials saw an opening had
been made into a spacious tunnel built
of concrete. Inside the pipe werO
long wires. These wires were wound
round spools at the end stations and
could be. pulled either way Goods.
such as meat, cheese. hams. shoes,
clothing. ETC.. were tied to the wire
and pulled across the border through
the subterranean channel
The Swiss government is now after
the, smuggiers- The fiourishing "busi-
ness" is killed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
PIcRIc PLANT WILL STAY
$1,000. 0c0 Establishment in Georgia
Win Be Continued After
the War.

Brunswick. Ga.-Announcement has
been made by officials of the govern
ment that the 100000 picric acid
plant now being constructed in North
Brunswick will be a permanent manu-
featuring plant after the war. In peace
days the plant will make dyes, fer
tilizer and other by-products of picrfc
acid which the government is using
during war times. The dyes. the
process for which has already been
perfected. will be equal or superior to
those made in Germany
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
U-BOATS BALKED
BY AIR FIGHTERS

bound from Germany. so that aircraft
patrols are effective from home bases
over the sea zone most frequented by
U-boafs-
Coast patrol airships accompany
conveys through home waters spot
ting" submarines, to be dealt with
either by themselves or by destroy
ers; and If the U-boat menace is not
yet mastered, it Is steadily and un-
mistakabIy being brought under con-
troll.
Safe landing of million Americans
In France is big fact, the signifi-
canoe of which can hardly be missed
even In Germany. where. according to
neutral witnesses. sceptfcism has been
rapidly growing lately concerning the
possibilities of the U-boat campaign
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

the first fly got of
However" it said. ST did what I
told you I was going to do. am such
a fine fyi"
Just then it noticed some delicious
looking yellow jam upon long strip
Of paper AAh, people appreciate me.
they are giving me JAM
Better not go near that said the
second fly. But the first fly had all
ready tasted of the jam on the fiypaper
and he had dropped down, no longer q
boastful, Dragging fly.
Tt shows it's best not to be too
sure of ourselves. said the second
dy. still safe upon the ceiling.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

ne rirst one Hooe you might be
on his BACK good enough to
tell me some OF
them" urged the second fly.
I'D be glad to-" said the first fly.
And-then it began to tell the different
ways it could take a ride.
'In the first place of all I could ride
in a carriage if I wished"
You're a snobbish fly /.
''Im not at all. but 1 could ride in a
carriage. And could ride on n train
Or I could ride in an automobile. I
could also ride on n. ship, but I'm not
SO fond of the ships as they're too
near the water. And hate water, alb
solutely hate it."
There's nothing so wonderful
about that" said the second fly. I'VE
all hate water. You're just an ordi-
nary fly when you talk like that.
thought you had some great tales to
tell me of wonderful experiences rid
ing through the country. Instead you
tell me you hate water"
"My dear good fly" said the first
one, IT have already told you that
could ride in carriages, automobiles,
or trains, or ships.''
You didn't say carriages, automo-
biles, trains or ships; you spoke OF
one at time before. Now you are
trying to boast. I'll have none of it,"
whatever do you mean by that?"
asked the first fly.
st mean that I will fly away. buzz.
buzz, I'll fly away, unless you tell me
the truth without boasting"
81 am telling you the truth, and I
am not boasting," said the first fly
angrily.
Nonsense, 1 know better" answer
ed the second fly. '.How can you
ride on several boats or several trains
or in several automobiles at the same
timer
"Ah," said the first fly, "there is
where the difference comes in be-
tween what said, and what you are
imagining I said. I couldn't ride in
several automobiles or upon several
trains at the same time, but could
ride in many different ones at different
times. There, you see, was not boast
fng''
Eyes, I see," said the second fly.
They were now having their talk
upon the ceiling, for that is such a
nice coy place for flies to talk. 1t
is like reception room of their own
where people won't interrupt them or
drive them away.
'Can't you just picture me taking a
ride in an automobile? I would doubt
less take a seat behind the leather at
the back of the automobile. But
though automobiles are fashionable
don't care for them. They're too
much out whizzing in the open air
for me. 1 like an automobile which
is standing still, but train is IDEAL
81 don't mind how fast train goes.
can stay on the ceiling or upon some
one's bag, or upon the window, and ]
can ride, and rider
Il could do all those things said
the second fly, "but 1 never thought
IF Dragging about Them
: I'm not Dragging" said the first fly.
Tn simply telling you the things I
d
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
Appliances Are of Great Assist
ance in Finding Enemy
Submarines.
NECESSARY ALLY OF NAVY
Great Britain Sees Need ,of Holding
Command Of Air as Well as Of
Sea-Aircraft Either Attack
or Summon Patrols.

LOndOn.-The measure of the sue.
cess of the antisubmarine campaign is
the safe crossing of the Atlantic by q
million American troops.
There is very properly n good deal
or official reticence regarding the
methods by which submarines are de-
stroyed, butt it is an open secret that
the royal air force has contributed
largely toward the. defeat of the o.
boat campaign.
Just as airplanes have become an
essential auxiliary to the army, so air
craft have become an indispensable
ally OF the navy, making it clear that
ascendancy in the air in future will be
as vital to Britain as her present as
cendancy at sea.
Airships of two main types. the
smaller known as the submarine scout
and the larger as the coast patrol
type. and seaplanes, are the chif in
struments for dealing with submarines
from the air. The first business of all
aircraft or submarine offensive is to
find the submarine.
See Submerged Boats.
From a certain height in the air,
submerged U-boats are visible to OBJ
servers and their position is communi-
Gated to the nearest naval patrol. The
work of aircraft is by no means con-
fined to detecting tie U-boats. They
have means of Immediately attacking
their prey without waiting for the ar
rival of the naval patrol.
There is the obvious means Of drop
ping bombs, fully effective when the
submarine is caught on or just below
the surface. Modern antisubmarine
aircraft are almost equally ut home in
the air or on the water. Should the
U-bOat dive through the water, it's pur-
suer can dive through the air and re-
tease depth charges. which have a con-
siderable range of action, and are much
feared by U-boat commanders.
In claiming for the r. A. f. large
share in winning the safe landing of
Americas first million the reservation
must be made that the range of air
craft from their bases is limited, but
their bases are not necessarily on land
and seaplanes and submarine scouts
have accommodation on shipboard and
are carried to the area of their deep
sea patrols.
Where They Are Thickest.
Again, it is naturally in home wa
tiers and especially in the North sea
that SlIhma ripaS ara fhickoSt- o,tuord
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
Walks 14s Miles to Enlist.

Tulsa. Okla.-Chester Bunch. TWEEN
ty. of Tonkawa, walked from his home
to Tulsa. n distance of AS miles. in
order to enlist in the army, but was
rejected because of slight physical
defect. The defect can be remedied
by slight operation.
Bunch has desire to become an
aviator. He has gone to work in or
der to earn enough money to pay for
the operation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
DRAFTEE GETS TIRED
WAITING; JOINS POLES

Tarentum, Pa.-When the
members of the draft board
searched for Alexander Czy-
mon, who failed to show up for
entrainment for Camp Lee. they
discovered that he had got tired
of waiting for the call to serv-
ice and had Joined Polish regi-
on the western front.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
Police Adopt orph.na.

Memphis. Tenn.-So far as is known
the Memphis police force is the only
police organization in the United
States that has adopted French
orphans Two little orphan French
children, in far away, blood-soaked
France. are being sustained by the po-
lice of this city. A third orphan will
soon be adopted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
PASTOR Is Freiaht Checker.

Seattle. Wash.-Rev. W. j. Howell.
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church at Auburn. Wash. is a freight
checker in the rlilroad yards there.
whats the fdea?- members Of his
congregation asked him.
My conscience troubled me-" he re-
Piled wasn't doing enough war
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

ing his money ON loud clothes and
other luxuries to such an extent that
he seldom had a cent to apply to any
worthy cause, such as the care of his
family or the upkeep of the church.
AS a result of Heber's regularity In
blacksliding, therefore, for dozen
years or more the church folks never
baptized him. They just sort of let
him slide along, and, when immersion
day finally arrived he usually was
out behind his trotting horse. at
cock fight, or at some other place
scarcely fitted for converts
Finally. though. the church authori-
ties got tired of Heber's professions
of faith and their subsequent f1atten-
ing out, and when the next revival
started, along in the spring, and he
began to show signs of interest, they
advised him that his confession would
be received only with the understand
ing that immersion should follow i'm
mediately. He thought the matter
over for three days and then agreed
to join that night and be baptized
without delay. And, sure enough, he
arrived bright and early, and, when
the going got good he Joined up for
the thirteenth time.
Baptized Him In a Flood.
Unfortunately, just as the meeting
started. terrific storm arose and the
subsequent cloudburst flooded the
country. Coal Creek. where the baptiz-
ing was to take place. being particu-
larly swollen. This situation made
the baptizing somewhat dangerous,
but the authorities agreed that it was
their only chance to get Heber, SO,
after church. with the repentant sin
ner in tow. and armed with lanterns,
they filed down to the creek for the
baptizing.
Stories differ as to how Heber, Just
as he was being immersed, escaped
the officiating pastors hands, some
saying he wriggled out and others
maintaining that he. slipped, but, any
how. he disappeared in the darkness.
Daylight found him perched in a
sycamore tree, a mile down the creek,
in the center of whirlpool that was
worth a mans life to attempt to in
wade. Hence. we had to leave him up
the. tree for three days until the water
feceded.
Why He Vowed Sacrifices
When the rescuing party finally ar
rived at the base of the tree it was
surprised to find Heber raining down
plug tobacco, drinking liquor. dice.
stickpins, fancy rings and other trink-
cts on which he had squandered his
money, and declaring loudly that there
was no sacrifice he would not make in
the future for the good of the church
and the protection of his soul. Nor
did he descend until he had stripped
of everything that he could
reasonably spare and little bit more.
well, Heber," Bill Boggs, the post
master said. after shaking hands with
him, Il certainly was impressed with
your spirit of sacrifice. Why was 1T
that you never did that befOre?"
"Why. thunderation, man. Heber
exploded. Il never was up a tree like
that before"
And there you are. When before
were we, as patriotic citizens, up a
tree as we are this year?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
Converted sIacksmith.

Knoxville. Tenn-Celebrating the
thirtieth anniversary of his conversion,
Rev. J. T. Sexton. formerly black
smith and one of the best-known men
In East Tennessee. announced that he
has since converted 1900 persons In
16 srateA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

SdA III. IL . AAO
to besa fly. And
If some one else
isn't going to
praise me I shall
do it myself"
"Well, what do
you expect to ride
In now 2"
"rm going to
to take q ride on
your back" said
the first fly. And,
to the huge an
noyance of the
second fly, the
first one rode on
his backi But
they didn't go
very 0I1fcE1v and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
Perfectly Correct.

what is the meaning of the word
tantalizingT asked the teacher.
Please. ma'am," spoke up little
Johnny Holcomb, sit means circus
procession passing the school house
and the scholars are not allowed to
look out"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12

indeed, you don't
care how you
talk"
"Why should I
care how / talk, -
said the first fly.
I'm only a fly.
supposed to know
very little"
But how can
YOU take a rider"
said the second
fly.
''In many ways"
answered the first
fly.
"You might be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
DADDY
AIR TALL al
TIE TWO FLIES.
= Mary 6RAHANRQNNER

I'm going for ride. I'm going for
a rideF said one fly to the other.
ssOh, you ere,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-12
Where They Are Thiekest.

tiers and especially in the North sea
that submarines are thickeSt, outward
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Bob Marston verify haunted the
library rooms Of the state univer-
sity- Not that he was avid for
learning. The little amber-hair-
ed lady seated at the librarian s
desk was the magnet which drew
him. Notwithstanding that clara
Brownlee was a college graduate.
that she was being wooed by Pro-
fessOr Nichols. A. b. and that Bob
felt that she was as far above him
as the Goddess Minerva was 10 the
plebeian Greek, Bob still aspired to
become her chosen one. Bob was
hero on the gridiron. but two years
plOdding al the university had fail
ed 10 bring out any great mental
brilliancy He was well aware that
on the campus he had been dubbed
The Calf because of his incoming
prOclivities, sbut he was too deeply
in love 10 mind ridicule
This morning Clara's brown eyes
met his blue ones inquiringly, and
she smiled as the tall. gangling
youth, with his shock Of black hair,
came toward her desk
Miss Brownlee, / should like TO
find something about the Castro
pQda." he said bravely while con-
sulting his notebook.
You asked that yesterday-don't
you remember II is in Volume H.
page $50, third shelf, Encyclopedia
Britannica" was the curt response
Of his ladylOve
-E,1vlr-l-f.-
ward the shelves. lie had looked up
another question for today and read
the wrong one. but it mattered not
He hurriedly pretended 10 write in
his notebook. After what seemed
to him ages and ages, he sauntered
casually back TO Clara's desk. She
paid no attention 20 him so long as
there were other students asking
for books, but finally they had all
gone but Bob. and she turned 10
him rather impatiently.
Miss Brownlee. YOU get every
other Saturday afternoon off. don't
you? Won't you-go out with me
in the car tomorrow afternoon? he
half stammered
I'm sorry. Bob, but 1 must go to
librarians meeting in the after
noon. and in the evening ] have
promised TO go 10 a lecture on Eth
ical Culture with Professor Mich
oils"
Hang Nichols" thought Bob.
We'll. make it two weeks from
tomorrow" persisted ne.
THAT is a far time ahead. but"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
"The Calf"
; BY Jesslc vi. Robinson-

seeing his keen disappointment. i
will try to 60 then
However. fortune favored Bob.
for at o'clock that evening he was
called 20 the phone. and the liquid
voice OF Miss BrOwnice trilled over
the wire:
The librarians meeting has been
postponed. so if we can get home
early and YOU still wish it, 7 shall
be glad 10 go with YOU tomorrow
As the big car chugged away
from the curb the next day, with its
pretty passenger in white linen, Bob
was supremacy happy. Whirling
along the boulevard, Bob could
hardly srait TO tell her his news.
Il am going 10 quit the univer-
sity. Miss Brownlee No use trying
20 plug away any longer. Mother
wanted 10 make a lawyer of me, hut
dad has at last decided TO take me
into partnership with him this
week. Now, Clara"
But Miss BrownIee was smiling
and nodding in the opposite direc-
ton. Bob turned the big machine
just in time 10 avoid running over
tall, pale-faced young man with
large horn-rimmed glasses. who
frowningly lifted his hat 70 the pair
in the auto.
Vow the professor is mad. and
I'm glad" giggled Clara. Evidently
she considered this ride but a
schoolboy and schoolgirl escapade.
What's your going with me to-
day got TO do with Professor Mich
oils" queried Bob, visibly ruffled.
"No more than that he thinks
should not be riding with anyone
but him. ! suppose
"Oh. j see; you're engaged" com
mented Bob, bitterly rude
Clara frightened her lips. and the
silence that fell about them was APP
palling. especially to Bob, who liked
vivacity and conversation. She was
nothing but a flirt after all. but he
could not help loving her. He
formed a wild scheme He would
eIope with the lady.
Bah, Bob Marston you're the
silly calf they call you on the cam
pus." he finally concluded If Clara
is unwilling. what's the use 7 sup
pose the old highbrow is more 70
her taste"
We're going TO enjoy the after.
noon together. anyhow" he said
aloud, with little spirit, and inwardly
resolved 10 travel as many miles as
he dared.
"Of course we are. YOU foolish
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
The Hope Chest
By V. C. Perry

PARIS. Feb. e3.-French science
has made a step forward that not
only saves % lives where 100 were
formerly sacrificed. but guarantees
comparative immunity 10 the entire
army from the dread scourage OF
typhoid fever through a new process
OF vaccination that does not put the
inooulated soldier on the list Of in
disposed.
Through the use Of anti-ty phoid
vaccine in a new form. called hpo-
vaccine. the government has reduc-
ed the mortality among soldiers
from typhoid 10 one in 100. 900 as
compared with the pre-war figures
Of 100 in every 100000 In addition.
the injection OF the germ culture
does not produce a fever I'm the
patient nor cause him any incon-
venienCe beyond the temporary
scratch Of the syringe
A short time prior To the decls-e -
ton OF hostilities, a law was passed
in France making anti-typhoid vac
cinatiOn compulsory. The vaccine