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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
THE SLOGAN

Years ago when civil strife
Rent Country true,
A minister was called to talk
To our brave boys in blue
The address is forgotten
But in history went the cry,
''Put you faith in God, my Boys,
But keep your powder dry"
Two soldiers in the trench
While the twinkling stars go by
Keeping their silent watch
AS side by side they lie.
A shreiking shell takes one.
AS he watches his dying mate
Says Tommy, with set stern lips,
Fritz, he'll pay the freight.
The Samna1es are in training
And are going cross the sea
To fight, for home and country,
To fight for you and me-
When asked why this commotion
They say with a cheerful "Why
Sir,
We've come across the ocean
Just to Can the Kaiser"
So up with the colors
And on with the fight
We're working for Freedom
And all that is right.
The name of the Allies
Will go down in fame.
1T is long way to Tipperary
But we'll get there just the same"
H. ]. K.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
CLEAN UP NOTICE

1 hereby designate Thursday, April
18th, as clean up day for the city of
Wa-Keeney. On that day every cit
izen is requested to clean up his
premises and pile all old cans and
other trash where it can easily be
gathered up by the city wagons that
will start out early the following
morning for that purpose. These
wagons will be furnished by the city
without cost to the individual.
W. J. Williams,
Mayor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Clifford Bellairs came up from
Camp Funston Saturday night to
spend Sunday with home folks.
Glen Hinshaw went down to To-
peka Saturday night and visited
few days with his wife and friends.
j. W. Brown, of Kansas City, Mo-,
the owner of the old Lew Oliver
ranch, was in town last Saturday Mr..
Brown does not seem discouraged
with his investment here for he has
traded for the old Otto Young ranch
on the Smoky-Ransom Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
Card of Thanks

We wish to thus publicly express
our sincere thanks to the kind friends
and neighbors for their many
acts of kindness and devotion during
the illness and death of our beloved
mother, for the floral offerings from
the Christian church and the ladies
aid society and to those who furnish
ed the music and otherwise assisted
at the funeral.
Alex McNaughton.
John McNaughton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

W. A. Eppler was up from Ellis
Saturday looking after his business
here
R. T. Bean returned home the last
of the week from Missouri where he
was called on account of the illness of
his SON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
DANCE, DANCE.

There will be dance at the Big
Creek hall on Saturday evening,
April 20, 1918. Good music and a good
time for all. Adv ct.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
DICTAGRAMS

The month-old war dope that we
get in the review magazines seems
very tame and stale-in contrast with
the headlines in recent dailies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
CONFERENCE ON HORSE
PRODUCTION

Wa-Keeney, April 18th and 18th.
FIRST DAY
Horse Breeding
Forenoon
9:30-Visit to the farms of Messrs.
]. Spena and E. Mussemann.
Afternoon
1:15-Discussion on 'tThe Physiology
of Animal Reproduction" led by
a representative of Agricultural
College.
2:15-Discussion on stArtificial Insem-
ination and Diseases of the Gen.
ital Organ" led by DIR. Arnott,
D. s.
3:15-Discussion on. "My Experience
m Horse Breeding" led by Joe
Spena. ~
SECOND DAY
Feeding and Management
Forenoon
0:00-Discussion on "The Feeding
and Care of the Brood Mare and
Foal," led by representative Of
the Agricultural College.
IL 11:00-Discussion on "Alfalfa Hay
for Horses" led by W. r. Walker.
Afternoon
1:15-Discussion on Breaking Hor-
ses" led by Chas. YowelI.
on "Some Common
Diseases of Horses" led by DR..
Arnott, D. v. S.
on 'The Draft Horse
the Army Needs" led by repres-
entative of the Agricultural Col
lege
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

up to the Red Cross to see that these
requirements are met, and it is up to
the workers at home to see that these
nurses are provided with everything
needed in their work and for their
own welfare.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Fatr1otlc songS--------Au grades
Four minute talk, Liberty Bonds
How to make the Parent-Teach-
er's meeting of greater help to
our school Hemphiu
Should we teach music in our
schools7 Mrs LYNN
influence on Environments upon .
character building Mrs H S. Civil r
Hygiene (Rules on general health
of the children) DR. G. E. Haughey
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Taken Up-Two mules and pony.
Owner inquire at this Office. Adv. q 2.
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own welfare.
j A careful Investigation made tn.
Red Cross clearly establishes the fac
that neither the American Red Cros.
nor any of its representatives has sole
sweaters or any other articles to the
soldiers
{ Here is. an extract from a lette,
from France, which was written by a
nephew of this writer: 'This Y. M
C. A. is a very nice place. In fact
they all are and the people in charge
are ready to do anything for u.s.
That letter was written from a red
triangle hut kut his next letter was
written from the Red Cross rooms in
a nearby town and contains the fol
lowing lines:-"I am writing this at a
new institutions here-a Red Cross
Canteen-which has just erected some
new buildings near the station. 1t is
a fine place to read or write, and to
get something to eat. 1t is very sim
liar to the Y. NJ. C. A, but since we
are near the station and the is at
the other town this will take its place
for u.s.
The Ferris building, opposite the
west entrance to the court house, is
being fitted up and furnished for a
Red Gross sewing room, where such
will be done every Thursday, or of
tener- The secretary will have a desk
there and the place will become in
some measure, at least, Headquarters
for the Trego County Chapter, A.. R.
C. Gauze work will be continued at
the Masonic room every Monday, or
oftener. It is best that the two kinds
of work be done in different rooms
and division officers recommend a
room on the street, as it is of easier
access and affording greater public
ity
If your unit or auxiliary is doing
any kind of work that would be, of
interest to other units or. the gener-
al public, or If Won know f,f any Red
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

For Sale-Fine quarter of land with
everlasting springs. Liberal terms.
Inquire of Herman Long Adv 2 1t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

The month-old war dope that we
| get in the review magazines seems
pvery tame and stale-in contrast with
the headlines in recent dailies.
1t is said that over in France lately
a soldiers life was saved by a cigaret
case which was reposing peacefully in
the breast pocket of his O-D uniform.
1t is thus that the argument in de-
fense of the little stink-stick is mater
tally strengthened by a forceful OBJ
ject lesson. On the contrary the pros
ecuting attorney alleges that the
same or even better result might
have been secured by earring a can
of sardines, but it quite likely that
the jury will ignore the suggestion
when it comes to formulating a YER
dict.
Yes, the cigaret is with us and is
likely to stay for the next fifty years
Its increased lease of life is one of
the results of the war and is charge
able to the Kaiser who very generous
ly gives God Almighty a modest share
in the glory of it.
A young woman appeared in Pro-
bate Court one day recently and vol
UNFAIRLY offered to reIinquish all her
rights as the mother of a little girl.
However, she relinquished only to
herself and her husband and they at
the same time Jointly offered to adopt
the child. 1t was an unusual proceed
ing but not so unreasonable as at first
appears, the object being to make the
little girl the lawful heir of her step
father and to give the child the legal
right to bear his name. It is often
said that the doctor and the minister
come into intimate touch with the
family life of their patrons and par
ishioners. Doubtless it is true but
there are other confessionals.
A Pennsylvania Methodist saws it
is just as righteous to make bullets
on Sunday as it is to shoot bullets on
Sunday. True, and since bullets are
made for murder why quibble over
Sabbatical infractions -
Z
Marriage license No. 1913 was is
sued one day recently and although
the double hooddoo number was
brought to the attention of the con-
tracing parties they went right
ahead and made their vows without
a single stutter
twenty-five years ago people were
fighting for the maintenance of the
old monetary ration of 'steen to one."
A license was issued in Topeka a few
days ago which permitted a girl of
10 to be married to a man of At, the
ratio being about "steen to three"
and since the girls father gave his
consent and allowed his child to be
Joined to a divorced husband three
times her age we may wonder wheth-
er this disparity in years does not
in some way express a monetary ratio
A cynic once defined matrinony as
mere "matter-o-money."
1t has been demonstrated beyond a
doubt that any old thing from bull
pups to pitchforks will bring good
money if exposed for sale in the name
of the Red Cross.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
PARENT-TEAcHER's MEETING

The monthly parent-teacher's meet
ing will be held at the grades school
rdilding April II, at 800 n. m Fol-
lowing is the program
Salute the Flag.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
RED CROSS NOTES

An Indian runner drake, contributed
to the Red Cross by Mr.. A. Kenyon,
was sold on the streets of Wa-Kee-
ney last Saturday afternoon by Col
Mason to the following bidders, sue
cessively, and for the several sums
set opposite their names: F. Durham,
So; w. B. Cypher, S1-5O; A. S. Pea
cock, $1.O0; Margaret Swiggett, LOO;
Chas. Seirer, S1.0O; J. W. Bingham,
$1-25; Chas. Hillman, $1.OO; H
Elliott, $500; Walter Gunckel, 81 90;
J. NJ Perry, $1.0O; Will Simpson,
$1.50; Christ Hildebrand, $1.OO; Mrs.
Tom Pickering, $1.O0; Tom Mumert,
$1.00; W. B. CIPHER, S1.OO; Frank
Durham, s1.0O; NJ. W. Mason, S1.OO;
w. B. Cypher, $1.OO; W. j. Williams,
SIPS; w. B. Cypher, S1.O0; Bert
Kvasnicka, s1.00; R. ]. Tague, s1.OO;
H. F. Kline, $500. Total s34.25.
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If your unit or auxiliary is doing
any kind of work that would be, of
interest to other units or the gener-
al public, or If you know of any Red
Cross news items please report the
same with details to the publicity
committee. Let you light shine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

The government is planning on
treating Red Cross contributions of
clothing just as if they belonged to
the general government and had been
issued in the regular way through
the usual channels Wooden pieces
not worn out will be cared for dur
ing the summer and re-issued when
cold weather comes again
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

1t has been demonstrated beyond a
doubt that any old thing from bull
pups to pitchforks will bring good
money if exposed for sale in the name
of the Red Cross
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Marriage license No. 1913 was is
sued one day recently and although
the double hooddoo number was
brought to the attention of the con-
tracing parties they went right
ahead and made their vows without
a single stutter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

Yes, the cigaret is with us and is
likely to stay for the next fifty years
Its increased lease of life is one of
the results of the war and is charge
able to the Kaiser who very generous
ly gives God Almighty modest share
in the glory of it.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08

II the matter can be thoroughly
gone over this season II Is not un-
likely that a try-out will be given.
Applicgtiony Rci being ;eohsidsred ito
make the games championship az
fairs. There are swimming champion
Ships under the A. A. U. for school
boys In Baltimore.
1t is understood that the A: A. U.
title games for the youngsters will
be given up for this year. Central
may make application to take over
this meet
Faculty athletic advisers consider
ed applying for q set of games after
which it was announced that Central
was contemplating the holding OF .
big meet each year such a. is staged
by Tome School OF Port Deposit. Nd.
Except for the usual annual high
school closed meet there are no out
door meets in this city for either the
college men or schoolboys. Faculty
athletic advisers Of the schools have
wanted outdoor competition from
schools outside of the District for q
number OF years. --z
a. meet A. Central would probably
draw schools from all over Maryland
and Virginia Baltimore would send
number Of entries. a. II has In the
past at the Maryland State games.
With State holding its annual meet,
one at Central, another at Tome. and
still another for the schools here As
the closed games there would be
plenty Of competition.
As a financial proposition the ath-
letic advisc!s believe track could be
put on a better paying basis than
baseball. The diamond game Is carried
at dead loss. as Is basketball. Track
meets here, IL properly conducted,
could be made big features, as the
season is longer here than farther
Forth, where much more Is done with
the track proposition.
DIR. L. II. Battersby, OF Eastern, has
come out strong for track since
starting in at Eastern. He is OF the
opinion that track meets should be
fostered much more than at present.
The other schools have fallen in
line with Battersby's propositions.
and have instituted three track meets
already this year for the schoolboys
besides those for ths schools as dual
meets.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
HERzOG CAUSES MIXUP;;
TURNS DOWN HAUCHTON

sPARTANBURG. s. c. April s.
Buck Herzog is causing both the
Braves and the Giants 4 lot OF trou.
BILE by his absolute refusal to come
to terms with Percy Haughton, the
Braves president. HaughtOn offered
him bonus OF $4,000. IL he would
call off prospective suits against the
New York club and the Pennsylvania
railroad. Herzos has declined to do
this and left yesterday for his home
in Ridgely. Md. 81.
Herzog is planning to sue the New
York club for So, 400 back salary. and
the Pennsylvania railroad for injuries
received by fall in the Pennsylv ania
station last year in New York.
Manager McGraw. OF the Giants,
announces that HerZog will never
play another game for him.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
less W|LLARDN NOW
TRAINING IN GYM
FORFULTON BOUT

CHICAGO, April s.-Jess Willard to-
day began his gymnasium grind for
the July 4 Fulton battle. He sur
prised hsbitues of the Arcade gym
nasium by going FIVE short rounds
without difficulty. Tony Melchoir and
Carl Miller traded wallops with the
champion.
Jess played a new role early today,
when he turned IN an alarm and then
helped extinguish a blaze in his home
here. The damage was slight.
Jack Curley, of New York and else
where, appeared in conference today
with Colonel Miller, promoter of the
Willard Fulton match.
Jacks not trying to horn into this
match" said the colonel. "He and
Tom Jones say less owes them some
money. I'm discussing a settlement
with both sides"
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
COLLEGE TEAMS GET
ACTION DURING WEEK

Georgetown and Catholic University
have games carded for the week which
should make them hustle for win The
Hilltoppers formally open their season
with ST. Johns College. Of Annapolis. On
Wednesday. while the Brooklanders play
Gallaudet q return game at kendA1
Green on the same day.
On Saturday the strong Mt. St -
seph'S team comes to Georgetown for .
game. The Mt. ST. Joseph's lads havN
always been represented BY a stroaa
club and can be expected to give the H5Tt
toppers a battle as they have been u
several contests this season.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
.SCHOOLDOYS HAVE ),
MANY GAMES THIS
WEEK ON DIAMOND
By Berndt

Shoolboy baseball teams will be
unusually active during the week,
Eastern gets Its start Wednesday
against the Briarly Hall team, OF
PoolesvIlle, Md. Technical will staeisd
up against the strong Army and
Navy. team on the same day, -
On TUESDAY western Journeys Ia
Alexandria to play the Episcopafi
High School team there The Army
and Navy Props take on the Balti-
more City College lads on Saturday..
while Central goes up to PooiesvtlieE
Nd. to play the Briarly Hall outfit =;
The Centra-Briarly Hall game
should be q great battle between-
Schafer and Herpsperger. Both lads
are left-handers and are about tha
best in scholastic ranks In this SEQ
tion of the country.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
FOrty-SiX Shift
Paynlasters

There have been forty-six
player shifts in the two major
leagues since last season, the
American League witnessing
twenty-five, and the National
League twenty-one.
The Washington club shifted
John Henry, the veteran catcher,
to the Boston Braves, and sent
Bert Gallia to the st. Louis
Brownies. Bert Shotton and
Johnny Lavan were obtained
from the Brownies.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
GRIFFMAN BACK AGAIN
FOR GAME ATATLANTA

ATLANTA. April s.-The Washing.
ton Griffmen are back here again for
their fourth and final contest at Ponce
de Leon Park, with Billy Franks
champion Crackers. Either johnson
or Harper, or possibly both. will be
seen on the mound for the big
leaguers.
- Both exhibition Esnes9E Chatta-
nooga were cancelled because OF rain.
and Secretary, Fowler. of the Wash
ington club. is weeping copiously at
the heavy losses. Chattanooga was
ready is turn out in force to see the
games there Saturday and yesterday
Manager Griffith announced today
that johnson, Harper. Ayers. and Ain.
smith will go home direct from
Greensviile. S. c.. to rest up for the
opening OF the season next Monday. :.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08

When letter arrived from the
colleen, Tom would hand II over TO
Tim 70 read. and very often Tim
would have to laugh out loud at the
Gush.
Mr.. Sharkey's goat meandered and
ne sat down TO figure out a scheme
whereby McGrath would never know
what he read.
The next time a letter came In,
Sharkey handed Tim the epistIe, along
with bunch OF cotton.
Here, Tim, read this to me-" pipsd
Tom, but before you do. put this
cotton in your ears I don't want
you TO hear everything that's in my
mail"
The author OF the following song
just sends in the words. He says
you can get the air outside.
Kick In.
By BASIL BRADY.
II you are a Yank and have coin in
the bank.
Kick in to the Liberty Loan"
II you are a clerk and have had
steady work.
Kick in to the Liberty Loan"
II you are too old to shoulder a gun,
Or IL you're too weak TO go fight the
Hun.
Don't sit content, thinking your work
is done.
Kick in TO the Liberty Loan"
CHORUS.
Kick in, kick in. kick In all your tin: /:
We're building a can for the Kaiser
Kick in. kick in IL you want us to win.
And put the folks over there wiser
Don't be a slacter and hold out your
share
II you want to help out the boys "over
there"
Kick in all OF the tin you can spare,
And we'll tie the can to the Kaiser.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
When Karl Muck liked
To Jail, ParT's S Horse
Had to Shift Monaker

They went and interned DR..
Karl Muck. former boss fiddler or
something for the Kaiser, Bill
Hohsnzollern. who Is about to lose
his job for too much grouching.
That ruined the track proclivitieS
OF Major Raj PARIS promising
colt. Doctor Muck.
Say, read IN the paper about
DR.. Muck?" asked Billy Garth,
trainer for Major Parf.
Yep" was the instant reply,
dig up q new monaker for that
colt L can't have any Hohsn-
Eollern nddlera sporting my col
ors this season"
So the colt IL to have q new
name.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
AHNAPOLISSEEKS e:
TORESUMEG GAMES
. WITH ARMY TEAMS

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. April s.-onrIcers
OF the Navy Athletic Association an
nounced today that negotiations for
ball and football with the army had
been begun.
The possibility of the service
schoels' fesns atain :wpstlpS thssygt
and IL was hoped that the authorities
in Washington would sanction II. Com
petition between the two academies
were halted last year when the United
States entered the war.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
CLARENDON A. c. OPENS
SEASON WITH VICTORY

The Clarendon A. {. began the 1918
baseball season just where II left off
last year. scoring a o. to 3 win over
the Hospital Corps from Fort Mycr,
yesterday Yon HerbuIis and PfeiI
performed for the winners in frst-
class style. .
The soldiers were allowed Ave hits
while Clarendon Registered thirteen
safeties of SchindeI. Clarendon gave
practically all Of it's players a tryout.
using sixteen during the eight in
nings.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
CORNELL MAY SHORTEN
'lS FOOTBALL SEASON

ITHACA, NY, April s.-cornsll may
out OF two early games from It's ls1s
football schedule. Il Is planned to have
college open October a, thus allowing
students to work in shipJards = full four
months.
Football practice, Initead Of beginning
on September Is. win be held up two
early contests.
weeks longer and make impossible two
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
transforming WILL NOT
BE CONTINUED In 1919
Bv LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

transforming trips American Leagues battling National
Leaguers games staged before tank expected
thing It's proving good
financially than that the training Of
playing interrupted Both sufficient
to a change of tactics next spring.
complaints have been heard from the New York Giants and
Indians exhibitions together
McGraw Fo they spent
profaby being used showing their folks.
year remain until
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
COLUMBIA WILL STAGE
NO PRO" TOURNAMENT
There win be no professional goit

There will be no professional golf
tournament at Columbia Country
Club this spring. The usual spring
event has not been carded owing to
the war conditions here. Last seas.
son the professionals were invited
to compete on their Journey north
from the southern courses.
Fred Mcleod. the Columbia profess
iional. has returned from play in
Florida and North Carolina
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
YANKEES.
GRIFFMEN.
Play Last At Atlanta

Today the Griffmen play their last
game with the Crackers at Atlanta
and tomorrow they begin their brief
series with National League clubs.
They have two contests with Pat
Moran's player-Iess Phillies, both at
army camps in South Carolina, where
little profit can be expected, and two
with Stallings' much-trounced Bos-
ton Braves. one at Norfolk, Va. on
Friday and the other here on Satur-
day.
On Thursday Joe Boehling's semi
pro bunch at Richmond will try their
luck against the Griffmen, but this is
more out of compliment to Boehling
and to keep the players occupied on
an otherwise idle afternoon than
anything else.
Only those players absolutely need
ed in the lineup against the Battle
Ak and Boston clubs will remain with
Manager Griffith The remainder
will come right on 10 Washington
from Greenviie, S. c. where the last
game with the Phillies will be play
ed.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
DUNDEE HAS PNEUMONIA.

NEW YORK. April s.-Johnny Dun
dee. one OF New York's leading light
weight contenders. lie reported criti-
cally i'll today with pneumonia. The
boxer caught cold while training for
several ring battles. the first OF which
was to have been in Boston next
week.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
CENTRAL MAY MAKEBD
TO STAGE TRACK GAMES
o.v,1sh,. Iss. ., s...e..r..., New. sa.,..

Application will be made either this png next by Central
High School for holding big in the Central stadium which
will be opened all school this country
For the the Central Euhores considering
the advisaby Of holding the in the stadium c. A
ec director Central brought the idea recently
advisaby staging
a set of schooboy championship games here.
The Washington times., 1918-04-08
WIo coNRoY IN LINEUP.

Merry Widow" ConIoy. who was
with the Washington cIIb under Jim
McAleer in 1910 and 1911. is playing
second base for John Canals Kan
sss City Blues, of the American As
ISOLATION.