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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

w a ND now, Lord, what wait
~ 1 for?'-Psalm 1917.
~ Another twelvemonth has
almost gone, and we are
yet in the land of the living. If we
give this serious consideration, we
must regard it as remarkable Some
think death the strangest wonder Of
human history, but is not life stran-
ger? When we reflect upon our frame.
and the shocks of life 1T must endure.
must we not exclaim with Young,
Strange that harp Of thousand strings
Should keep In tune so long'
Is it to be wondered at IL, like
David, we too should put the question,
ls"What wait I for?" The mystery of
being here is not profounder than the
mystery of staying here. Let us ask
God the question. The psalmist felt
he could not trust his own conclusions.
and so he said, Lord, what wait
fort"
1t may be you are waiting to be
saved. God is not willing that any
should perish. but that all should
come to repentance and live.
20 Ephraim, how can give thee up,
how shall I leave thee. Judah?'' Be
hold him weeping over the Holy City,
20 Jerusalem, how often would 1 have
gathered thy children together, as G
hen gathereth her brood under her
wings. and We would noti'' He is so
pleading with some of you today. To
go back no farther than the past year,
has there been no se- mon, no Invitation
or warning, no supplication or exhorta-
ton. that has appealed to your intelli-
gence, or moved your emotions, plead
ing with you to accept Christ? Have
you lost no friend or neighbor by death
during that period? Have you had no
escape from bodily peril or no illness
to remind you of the uncertainty of
life? Can you conscientfously say that
alone? Has he done not thing to
startle you out of your false security.
to convince you of sin. to invite you to
the Savior? repeat. has God left you
absolutely alone? Ali you cannot say
that he has.
How long halt We between two opin-
an immediate reply. To-day, If We
will hear his voice. harden not your
hearts,"
1t may be you are waiting to bear
fruit You are, by the grace of God.
already saved, let us suppose. But for
what purpose were you saved? Since
God loves you with s1ove that pass
eth knowledge" and since ''to depart
and be with Christ were far better
than to remain here-why did he not
call you to himself at your conversion?
Why are you here instead of enjoying
your Redeemer's presencef There
must be some reason -Ye have not
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
KIDNEY sSUFFERERS=HA
FEELING OF SECURITY i

You naturally feel secure when you
mow that the medicine you are about to
take II absolutely pure and contains NO
harmful or habit producing druss-
Such medicine il DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard Of purity, strength
and excellence b maintained in every
bottle of Swamp-Root.
ewamp-Root II scientifically compound
ID from vegetable herbs.
It IL not >stimulant and Il taken IN
tsaspoonful doses.
It u not recommended for everything.
According to verified testimony It u
nlture's great helper in relieving and over.
coming Kidney, liver and bladder trou-
k1ea.
A sworn statement Of purity = with
csE bottle Of DE-. Kilmer' Swamp
II you need medicine, you should have
tAe best.
II you are already convinced that
ewamp-Root II what you need, you win
ind It on sale at all drug stores in bottles
# two sizes, medium and large.
However. If you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. z, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
LOOK AT CHllD'S
TONGUE IF SICK,
CROSS, FEvERISh
SONS FROM LITTLE STOMACH,
LIVER, BOWELS.
owe CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE If BILIOUS OR
CoNSTlPATED.
@


Look at the tongue, motheri If
coated, it is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle. thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, 1istless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or il feverish, stomach sour.
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhea. full Of cold, give a
teasp0onfu1 Of California Syrup Of
Ffgs." and In few hours all the foul,
constipated waste. undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping. and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative :"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid
Ask your druggist for bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly ON the
bottle. Beware Of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine.
ask to see that 1t IL made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company."t Refuse
any other kind with contempt-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
A NEW YEAR BUDGET.

The thousand CHEEKY words never
spoke
The kindly deeds always meant to do
The letters p1anned-(alas. but never
pennedD
send them now-my New Year gift t.
you.
oh. very heavy is the pack, my dear.
Yet courage comes to me this blessed
day;
So please accept one whole delinquent year
OF loving things my heart would do and
Laura Simmons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
soothe itching skins

With Cuticura. Battle with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply the
Ointment. This usually affords relief
and points to speedy healment. For
free samples address, 'Cuticura, Dept
x. Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap IS, Ointment Is and 50.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Keeping the Faith.

A man returning from Philadelphia
tells of ragged newsboy. who. after
his papers were all sold. still stood
near Independence hall Justify shout
ing the news of Germany's surrender,
Pm just a-doin' what the Liberty bell
would do If it could" explained the lit
tie patriot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Advice to = eondhoIder.

@rm glad to see you have bought Lib
erty bonds, my son"
1T was my patriotic duty to buy
them. father"
@Quite So But just because you
happen to hold few government Sc
curities, don't get the idea that you
have to keep in touch with Wan
street CHAM Age Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Cruel Treatment.

Yeast-The Germans in the intern
ment camps In this country say we are
treating them cruelty.
Crimsonbeak-How so?
'They claim we're taking all the
7dck' out of the beer we let 'em have"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Her Title

Her Title.
Bacon understand his wife has
. position now7
Egbert-Yes. She's working at a
Ribbon counter In a department store.
And does he call her his better
half?"
mo; his counterpart"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

To be trusted is often greater COM
pliment than to be loved.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

Sometimes what is regarded as a
pious life is merely a contemplate one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN'
FOR INDIGESTION
RAT ONE TABLETI NO GASES,
AClDITY, DYSPEPSIA OR ANY
STOMACH MISERY.
Undigested foodl Jumps Of pain !;
belching gas acids and sourness. When
your stomach is all upset, here is in
slant relief-No waitingl


The moment You eat a tablet or two
Of Pape's Diapepsin all the indigestion
pain and dyspepsia distress stops.
Your disordered stomach will feel
0ne at once.
These pleasant, harmless tablets Of
Pape's Diapepsin never fail and cost
very little at drug stores. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

has learned to stab pickle with a hat
PIN.
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THE MAKING OF
A FAMOUS
MEDICINE
How Lydia E. Pinlkham's
Vegetable Compound
IL Prepared For
Woman's Use.

A visit TO the laboratory where this
successful remedy il made impresses
even the casual looker-on with the reli-
ability, accuracy, skill and cleanliness
which attends the making Of this great
medicine for Woman's ills.
Over $50, 600 pounds Of various herbs
are used appafly and all have to be
gathered at tho season of the year when
their natural juices and medicinal sub.
stances are ut their best
The most successful solvents are used
20 extract the medicinal properties from
these herbs.
Every utensil and tank that comes in
contact with the medicine II sterilized
and as final precaution In cleanliness
the medicine = pasteurixed and sealed
"a sterile bottles.
It il the wonderful combination Of
roots and herbs, together with the
skill and care used in its preparation
which has made this famous medicine
% suecessfM in the treatment of
female lin.
The letters from women who have
been restored to health by the use Of
Lydia =. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound which We are continually pub
kBhing attest TO its virt7e.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

key gobbler will taste good no matter
what he is called
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

It is better to live In the foggy pres
emit than in the misty past.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

s I, ssS y. fs a a..
n an postpaid .sissifS SesscSs o. 49,. ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

No. Edna. Solomon when arrayed In
all his glory didn't have q plair 81
plaid silk stockings on his feet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

Cure pimples, headache. bad breath ~ tak1na
PHI called Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Psiists. Nm
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

". N. u, KANSAS CITY. NO. so--1s1s,
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A NEW YEAR
SERMON
By
REV. JAMES M. GRAY. DID,.

~ A ND now, Lord, what wal
~ for?''-Psalm 39:7.
~ Another twelvemonth hal
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25
HOOKING NEWS.

Mr.sJohn L. Thompson, editor Of the
Bystander, was in Hooking Sunday at
tending to business.
Mrs. Amanda Richards and grandchil-
dren, Samantha and Arnold Nickles, Wis
tied at the home Of Mrs. Mable Robin
son Wednesday.
. Mrs. Mable Robinson and Mrs. Ollie
Vandever, who solicited money to help
build the colored church, reported quite
a success. They thank each and every
one who helped them.
Mrs. Alice Robinson and family were
suddenly called to Keokuk, Iowa, on ac-
count Of the death Of her sister.
Mr.. McCraven of Des Moines visited
at the home Of Mr.. Oscar Roper.
Mrs. Anderson March is visiting in
Buxton with friends.
Mr.. Creola Morris Of Buxton visited
Iat the homo Of Miss -Albsrtha Robinson
Sunday. s, s !.
Schools, churches, 81 social gather
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25

Canteen worker, bearing the fed
Cross insignia, is worn conspicuously
| when on active duty. The officers of q
Canteen unit includes captain, first
and second lleutenants, a supply clerk
and mail clerk. The size Of the Can
teen unit depends largely on the fire.
! quency of the troop movements
| through its location. 1t is estimated
that unit Of fifteen women can serve
five hundred men.
At first both Army officers and rail-
way men felt that the Canteen service
was not necessity, in that it duplicat-
ed the provisions OF the Government
and the railroads. But observers in
both Army and railroad service have
come to acknowledge that the Canteen
Is a unique addition to troop transpor-
tation. AT time when the whole ma
chinery of travel is geared to an un-
heard-of speed, it is inevitable that ac-
cident and weather should result in
unforeseeable delay and discomfort
the prolongation Of journeys far be-
yond their expected time often de-
pletes the troop stores, and the enOr-
nous travel on the,railroads often linz
Its the available railway supplies The
American Red Cross canteen service
assists the officer conducting trans
portation by giving him an immediate
depot of supplies and helps the rail-
road by feeding the troops in the rail-
road yard, thus preventing congestion
at the station. '
In one city the president of the rail-
road ordered a freight car given the
American Red Cross. 1t was equipped
with light and gas and placed on a
slde-track near the railway station.
The canteen unit is thus able to keen
the coffee lot and have refreshments
on hand for the incoming troop trains.
ana It also serves as Il protection to
the workers against cold while waiting
for the trains. ..
The equipment of an American Red
Cross canteen is just exactly what a
community decides to make it.\ Some
canteens in the larger centers are high
iy developed, While Others embrace
the minimum equipment. All are do
ing wonderfuI work in which it is q
pleasure to have Share
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have been erected, and all troop trains
are switched on either side Of then,
that the men may be served quickly
and efficiently.
Upon the return recently Of the ma
tional field secretary to the national
headquarters Of the American Red
Cross, after a three months transcon.
tinental tour OF the canteen stations
she presented list of delightfully."-
varied cooling refreshments served the
troOps-lists registering ingenuity and
! thrift in utilizing local resources to
make an appetizing and attractive
menu for the boys. The prime re-
Quisite, OF course, in the summer
months was something cool, refreshing
and perfectly Observation-Disclosures
and easy to prepare and serve in large
quantities on short notice. Soap and
water and towels, while not on the
menu exactly, were Immensely appre-
ciated, and flowers were real refresh
ment. All were enthusiastically re-
celyed by the men after a hot and dirty
trip. ~&-@#
Interesting "sidelishts" on the Can
teen activities the length and breadth
Of the country find their way into the
national headquarters Of the American
Red Cross and give one very human
insight into the work. -...a..-.s. "A, :
In one city where it was known that
nineteen nurses were to pass through
on the train, en- route overseas, twelve
canteen workers in uniform boarded
the train on its arrival and presented
each nurse with a beautiful red rose
They were quite overcome and declar-
ed the courtesy was one Of the incest
things that had ever happened to them.
He Got Ninety!
At another canteen station q lone
negro was served. He had heen in
France, had been wounded and was
sent home on a furlough to get we'll.
"Yessum," he said, II was hit in the
arm and the knee. And I got so mad
when was hit grabbed my gun and
sure let her go. Yessum. Use salts
fed-got ninety Of them Germans :"
En- route to Waynesville hospital, a
sergeant with six invalid soldiers APP
piled to the American Red Cross Can
teen at station for more suitable
lunch for the men than could be found
In the regular lunch room. Service
was given Immediately and eggs, fruit.
milk, etc, supplied to the men. This
Is but one Of many instances that
the efficiency of the Can
teen service In emergencies.
A soldier who had not seen his moth
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Can NOW Eat and sleep in Come.

If troubled with indigestion Or ~.
lessness you should read what M;
Agnes Turner, Chicago, ILL.,, has to j.
"Overwork, irregular meals and ~
lessness regarding the ordinary ru,as
health, gradually undermined it n,,s|
last fall I became wreck of nv fora.
self. I suffered from continual ny
ache, was unable to digest nv foas
which seemed to lay as dead WEIGHT !.
my stomach. I was very constin.,sJ
and my complexion became dark, yello,
and muddy as I felt. Sleeplessness =.
added to my misery, and would av.l.I
as tired as when I went to sleep \
heard of Chamberlain IS Tablets III
found such relief after taking them th,s|
( kept up the treatment for nearly ".
They cleansed my stomach i,
vigorated my system, and since H.,
time can eat and sleep in comfort \
am today entirely WE'LL
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25

4 point in the west. "And If it weren't
for one thing l and my chum could
come mighty near being happy now"
Tell us about that one thing that
makes, you unhappy. Maybe we can
fix It." smilingly encouraged charm.
ing Canteen worker.
'Well, we're broke, and no one can
fix that but our dads, and they are
way up in Washington. We haven't
time to wire for extra money-and
there you are" said the lad with a
wistful smile
''Thats easy" said the Canteen. girl.
"We'll send the wires for you and have
the money sent to your next STOP"
"Hurrah for you!" cried the boys.
And rs they boarded the outgoing
train they wore quite different look
ing expression from that which they
registered just a few minutes before.
From the foregoing, which is in re-
ality but a "fash' of the great Cam
teen service in operation, one receives
but the barest outline of the far-reach-
ing effect of this branch of the Ameri-
can Red Cross activities in this coun-
try.
Workers Take Oath.
The American Red Cross furnishes
all commanders Of troop trains, con-
ductors and railway officials with a
Canteen directory, embracing the
names of the chapters which have orr
ganized Canteen units. Upon being
given the brisfest possible Geographic
notice these chapters are prepared to
render assistance of all kinds to TROOPS
ell route. Troop train commanders, hav-
ing government funds for the purpose,
pay the government rate for rations or
dered. In cases of accident or sickness
occurring en- route medical assistance
and ambulance service are arranged
for if requested in advance. Some of
the Canteens. designated as transfer
have immediate ambulance
service for transferring sick and
wounded service men to hospitals, as
well as specially prepared food for
sick soldiers in transit . y
All official American Red Cross Can
teen Workers are carefully Investigate
ed and enrolled, under oath of al
legiance, and the woven shield Of the
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25

Cheap homemade beauty lotios
to bleach the skin
white

At the cost of a small jar of ordinar,
sold cream one can prepare a full quar-.
ter pint of the most wonderful lemon
skin whitener and complexion beauti6er,
by squeezing the Juice Of two fresh lem.
ons into a bottle containing three ounces
of orchard white. Care should be taken
to strain the juice through fine cloth
30 no lemon pulp gets in, then this 10.
ton will keep fresh for months. Every
woman knows that lemon Juice is used
10 bleach darkened skin.
Just try it! Get three ounces d
orchard white at any drug store and
two lemons from the grocer and makeup
Z quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion and massage it daily int
the face, neck, arms and hands. II &
harmless to whten . dark Gkin-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25

er for years found he was to pass
through his "home town. and wrote
her to that effect, asking that she
meet him ut the train. The message
did not reach her. Naturally. very
much disappointed not to find her at
the station, the boys woe-begOne ex-
preston attracted the attention OF a
canteen worker. When she heard his
story she Immediately started out in
her car, found the mother. mOtOred
her to the station and had the pleasure
of witnessing very happy reunion Of
mother and son before duty called him
| overseas.
Cantecn workers often supply the
messages for the folks back home
that are written on the post cards dis
tributed by the American Red Cross
throughout it's Canteen service. This
is done III cases where the men are
unable to write themselves. Recently
Il distribution OF the cards was made
to Il number Of colored troops, and
many of the Canteen workers We're
called upon to do the writing. In COM
mentlng upon the incident one Of the
workers said: "The giving was not all
on our part, for when they returned
from their exercises through the city
the cClOred men were formed III a hol-
low square by their Commandment and
the talent OF the regiment ordered
out. The singing was beautiful and
the clog dancing entertaining" The
cOlored men were so pleased with their
treatment that several Of them made
speeches, and one spokesman stated
that he was going to have the Ameri-
can Red Cross Canteen writ up" when
he got to where he was going.
1T was the supper hour, but my COM
mittee was at the station at work on
ham sandwiches and preparing coffee
within twenty minutes after notifica-
ton of the time Of arrival of the
troops" says a Canteen captain in
recent report. "When the train arriv-
ed my five ladies served nice fresh
country ham sandwiches from large
trays garnished with lettuce had to
call in the husbands, as we had only
twenty minutes to serve eleven
coaches. After serving the sandwiches
and coffee we made the second trip
around. and each boy aboard received
81 Red Cross chocolate bar and .ciga-
rettes. Every single boy was courteous
and orderly, and their apprec:a ton
was the sweetest thing ever saw"
This. is swell and helps a fellow
lot" said big olive-drabhcd boy after
Of canteen refreshments at
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25

Bennings. @# $685..
There are few cases Of influenza in
our midst, but none serious, @ Vs.
NO church services, but the pastor,
Rev. ]. w. Dowden, said his members
were rallying to the front and keeping
everything moving. - s
Mr.. Cornelius Thomas has been very
sick again the past week.
Mr.. Geo. Hull and family have moved
to Abba. 49,,
Mr.. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was in
Abba this week.
MI. and Mrs. Lucinda Jones and Miss
Bernice Jones visited at the home of
Mrs. Nora Grayson in Hiteman Sunday
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ings and places of amusement have been
closed by the board Of health on account
of the Spanish influenza. No cases have
been reported here so far.
Mrs. Nancy Burns and Mrs. Ollie
Vanderver were in Abba on business
Monday. t RI
Mr.. Lewis Dudley has returned home
from Missouri, where he was called on
account of the illness Of his brother.
Those on the sick list are Miss Ruth
Singleton, Mrs. Minerva Lowery and
Mrs. Eva Roper.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-25
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Luther Brown is here visiting at
the home Of his parents, Aev. Brown.
The following families entertained
Mrs. William Bennings of Fort Dodge
while in Abba: Mrs. Moss johnson,
Mrs. Edward Butler, Mrs. Chas. Wash
ington, Mrs. Bessie Grayson, Mrs. G. a.
Davis. She visited at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Brown, and son, Walter
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9peaks From Experience

"Here's a substance which bre,t,
down when exposed to light" nj
marked the chemist. 'That must n
the stuff regulations are made ot.I
observed the politician.-Widow,
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A Beautiful Woman.

10 you know that a beautiful woman
always has good digestiona If your
digestion is faulty, eat lightly of meats.
and take an occasional dose Of Chamber.
lam !. e Tablets to strengthen your digss-
ton. Price 25c. IS Is ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19

w. Gillian. eli route to Camp McClcl-
IAN from Louisville. Ky.
Mrs. j. *. faGgart lief, Monday for
WaShinSton. where she will spend a
few days with her sister. Mrs. Willis
Slaughter.
James Knight. of Andrews. y. c.,
mas accepted position in the cnEi-
nccrinE department. OF the Stoncga
coke and Coal Company at thi. place.
spears webster, of Knoxville. spent
few days with his brothcr-in-law.
~ Is. Morrison. this week.
MISS Elizabeth BochardinE returned
last week from kinEsrort. where she
spcnt several days with Mrs. James
camblos
NJ. :. Bruce. OF Bland. spent a few
days last week with relatives here.
Mrs Horace Goodman and daughter,
Of Mciicn"y. W. Va. are spending a
few days with their cousins, MIR and
Mrs. l.. T. Winston.
Mrs. q. rcrdue and Miss Margaret
Mitchell spent Saturday afternoon in
Norton with Mrs. Davis.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson returned Fri