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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13
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OVERLA AND GARAGE


A few very nice hats left that will
be sold at special prices at Courtney's.
According to information received
H. M Sprague and R. H Hobbs, both
former residents of Wa-Keeney, are
now engaged in the clothing business
at Wheatland, Wyoming Mr. Hobbs
has had many years experience in the
mems clothing business while it is a
comparatively new venture to Mr..
Sprague- Their many friends here
wish them success in their undertake
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13

T. W. Maynard and son, Floyd,
were called to the hospital at Hays
last Saturday night by a change for
the worse in the condition of Mrs
Charles LaRue, daughter of Mr.. May
nard- They returned home Monday
and report a change again for the
better They are of the opinion that
she is slowly gaining little strength
although she loses some of it by the
sudden changes for the worse Her
condition is still very serious and has
been for the last several weeks
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13

Arthur Olson is advertising a pub
lie sale to take place at the Cum
mings farm, mile south and 5 miles
west of Wa-Keeney; 2 miles south and
miles east of Voda, on November 1S
The advertisement appears in this
paper but Mr. Olson has decided to
give the purchasers a better deal on
the terms than is stated in the adver-
tisement- He viii give them six
months time instead of three
months Don't forget the date and
the place
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13

c. c. Baird writes to friends in this
city saying that they are agreeably
located at 919 S. Gaylord ST., Denver,
Colorado, where they expect to spend
the winter Their son, Lewis, on
IS much improved in health and enjoy
ing school work The weather has
been fine but there was about ten
inches of wet snow there the first of
the week
Smoked meats at Bakers. Adv tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13

IERE is a brand new type of
u Lear. 1t solves the problem
which has baff1ed automotive en-
gineers-how to combine riding
comfort with light weight and
economy.
Our new TElree-POi11f Canti1ever
Springs make this possible.
These are the first springs of
their kind and they are made of
chrome vanadiurn steel. They are
exclusive with Overland.
Because of these springs, Over
land 4 com birleS the riding quail
tiles of large heavy, expensive, long
whee1base cars, together with the
advantages and economy of small
light cars.
With 1OO-inch whee1base, Over
land 4 has the luxurious riding ease
of 13O-inch Sprinebase.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13
The Greatest Improvement :.
ding Comfort Since The Introduction
of Pneumatic Tires

miles over the Rocky Mountains,
prairies, through deep mud and
scorchin9 deserts quick
sharp climatic changes. AS a result
of these tests we were able to judge
the cars performance under every
condition and to perfect it before
offering it to the public.
There is no previous car of any
size or price to adequately compare
with the character of service Over
land introduces.
The farther you ride in it the
more you will appreciate it. Come
in, see the car and ask for booklet.
The demand will be greater than
the supply for a long time.
Overland Touring, $S45; Road
ster, $845; Coupe, 1925; Sedan,
1875. Prices f. o. b. Toledo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13
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The exclusive, Three-Point Can
ti1ever Springs cushion the car SO
that it rides well on all roads: they
reduce choppy rebounds and side
swaying, protect the car from road
shocks and prOIO11g it's life, mini
mize twisting or racking of frame
and body, enable the car to hold
the road better.
The car and passengers ride
smoothly as though floating, free
from road shocks that the springs
spard off.
But this 71e1p riding comfort, pos
sib1e only with these Three-POint
Canti1ever Springs, is but one of
the advantages of Overland 4.
It's light weight makes possible
great economy of gasoline and tires.
High quality materials insure
durability. All vital parts Of the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-11-13

front axle and steering gear and all
highly stressed gears and shafts for
driving the car are made of alloy
steel.
The equipment list of Overland 4
is high grade, including Auto-Lite
Starter and Lighting System =
Electric HOrn-Marsha11 Divan Up
ho1stery Springs - Demountab1e
Rims Three Speed Transmission
-S1antin2 Rain Vision Windshield
-Ti1lotsOn Carburetor-U. S. L.
Batteries and many other high
quality cOnveniences.
In every respect Overland 4 is
quality car. The body is all steel,
all enamel, the brightest, hardest,
most lasting finish.
Overland 4 has been tested for
two years and more than $50 900
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
BROOKLYN CAR
MEN ON STRIKE
Garrison Refuses Demands OF
WorkerS-WaIkout
Follows.
WANTED rs CENTS HOUR
Claimed They Gould Not. Live
on Wages They Re-
ceived.

New York. Aug. 6.-Union EN-
ployes on all subway, surface and
elevated lines of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit company plying in Brooklyn
and between Brooklyn and Manhat-
tan inaugurated a strike this morn
ing.
Conflicting claims were put forth
by the union and the company con-
cerning the effects of the strike or
ders. but four hours after the walk
out was ordered service was being
mixed on all lines. The walkout was
ordered when Lindley M. Garrison,
receiver, refused to grant the de-
mands of the men, which included
union recognition, 75 cents an hour
and an eight hour day.
Definite figures on the number of
strikers were unobtainable in the
early hours. Union officials claimed
that 5000 of the $4,000 employees are
unioniZed and affected by the strike
order. Company officials claimed that
not more than 5000 of their employees
had affiliated with the union.
Union officials charged that the
employees could not live on the wages
they now receive. Surface car en-
ployes are paid from A to 40 cents
an hour, and on the subway and IL"
they get from 80 to 80 cents, depend
ing upon length of service.
Sporadic disorders broke out In many
sections during the forenoon. Crews
which had refused to walk out were
pulled from cars. trolley wires were
cut and in DeKalb avenue, Brooklyn,
two cars were partly wrecked by strik-
ers.
Two men were stabbed in a general
nght between strikers and non st rik-
ing shop workers at the Thirty ninth
street barns.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
STORM WREAKS
TOLL OF DEATH
Heavy Crop and Property
Damage in Wake Of
Electrical Storm.

Cleveland o., Aug. 6.-Four per-
sons known to be dead, probably six
seriously wounded, property and crop
damage estimated at more than
81, 900 900, and 200 families driven
from their homes, was the toll early
today of the electrical storm which
swept northern Ohio late yesterday.
Three of the deaths occurred in
Youngstown where two persons were
killed instantly and another electro
cuted by coming into contact with a
live wire. At Bellevue boy was
drowned when he was drawn into a
sinkhole while bathing in flooded
street.
In Tiffin more than 200 homes in
the Rock Creek basin were flooded
and abandoned
Ashland county, with estimated
damage Of $1,000,000, suffered the
greatest loss, according to newspaper
advices received here. Between
forty and sixty bridges and culverts
were reported washed out and high
ways damaged. Scores Of farmers lost
livestock, wheat and oats in the
fields, while corn was fattened out
and other damage done to orchards
and vineyards. Destruction of barns
by lightning, most Of which were
filled with new crops. were reported
from many points.
With the exception Of the storm of
Sept. 2, 1901. II was the heaviest ever
recorded. weather bureau officials de-
clare, and 1t may be days before the
full extent of the ruin wrought can
be estimated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
DEMANDS EMBARGO
ON EXPORT OF FOODS
AS Means to Reduce Prices on
Foodstuff and Cost of
Living.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 5.-A call
upon congress to declare an embargo
on the export of foodstuffs and n
provision for prosecution OF proftecrs
were embodied in a resolution and
bill presented to the Alabama legs-
lature this afternoon at the instance
Of Representative Orr of Marshall
county. Both resolution and bill
were drawn by the attorney generals
department and it is understood that
the full legal machinery of the state
will at once be put in motion afte.
the passage Of the bill to stop profit
eering In household necessities. I'm
der the terms of the bill the attor-
neY- general is empowered to bring
suits against protiteers in any county
or In all counties of the state, and
penalties inflicted by Juries shall not
be set aside by courts. The bill
clothes the attorney general with ex-
traordinary legal powers to handle
the situation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
GO AFTER PROFITEERS,
WASHINGTON'S ORDER
Cheaper Bread Is Promised
Country by Head of the
Grain Board

Washington. Aug 6.-Agents OF the
department of justice throughout the
country today were at work to carry
out the orders of the encouragement
issued late yesterday that profteers
and hoarders OF food and other neces-
stiles be tracked down and prosecuted
under the Lever food control act
Recommendations for additional leg
islation necessary to effect reduction
in the cost OF living formulated by the
special subcommittee Of the cabinet
were in President Wilson'S hands and
he was expected TO make these recon-
mendations the subject of an early
message to congress. Their nature has
not been disclosed,
The country today faced the definite
promise OF some cut I'm bread prices
following the announcement yesterday
ny Director Julius Fl. Barnes. of tine
grain corpora ton, that an immediate
effort would he made TO place on sale
in every community where prices are
found Improperly high, standard ex-
port flour at SO a barrel The ruling
price during the last four months. he
said, has been at least dollar above
that figure.
The announcement was made at the
Same time, however that the grain
the governments guarantee on wheat
at S226 a hushel The prospective
world wheat supply. Mr. Barnes said.
dictated this action as reserve pro-
lection against higher price later"
In statement contending that the
price OF wheat would rise II the guar
antee price was not maintained Mr.
Barnes predicted shrinkage In North
American wheat production from the
Tune fnrecas st OF "nrohahI 4nn n00 nm
bushels" with 250 0nO. MN bushels ap-
plying 70 the United States crop and
also a shrinkare Of 3n0 nm Onn bushels
IN European rye and wheat production
outside Of Russia. The grain director.
however. promised a readjustmem IN
-four prices II later developments hold
promise of a world price for wheat he
low the guarantee figure. with the ma
tional treasury to bear the expense.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
.INVlAESLAW
& NATION WAR
Gen. Palmer Shows That He
Means Business in
Fight
AGAINST THE H. C. OF L.
One of Leading Lawyers of
New York to Conduct
Prosecution
AGAINST THE H. C. OF L.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Gen. Palmer,
in his telegraphic address for pros
ecution for boarding of foodstuff,
said:
Conditions require country
wide campaign against hoarders and
profiteers and l desire the depart
ment of justice to use every legal
means available to put an end to
these activities.
Isidor J. Kresel, of the New York
law firm of Jerome, Rand & Kresel,
will have charge of the case and Mr..
Palmer said he would be given such
assistance by the department of JUS
tice ''as the case seems to warrant"
Mr.. Palmer's announcement fol-
follows,
THE department of justice has
made careful review of the evidence
developed by the investigation into
the combination of packers, both by
the federal trade commission and the
hearings before the committees of
congress. This review has been made
py lawyers especially retained for the
purpose and their report is now in
hand. l am satisfied that the evil
dence' adduced indicates clear vio-
lation of the antitrust laws and
prompt action will be taken accord
ingly. Further proceedings, while
under immediate direction of the de-
partment of Justice, will be in charge
of lsidor ]. Kresel, of the law firm OF
Jerome, Rand & Kresel, of New York
who will be given such assistance as
the case seems to warrant"
BY combination of packers" Mr..
Palmer said he meant Swift & Co.,
Armour & Co.. Morris G. Co, the
Cudahy Packing company and Will
son & Co. He declined to say
whether criminal or civil suits would
he instituted, but said the law made
provision for both. He would not
say in what jurisdiction the suits
would be brought.
Mr.. Palmer belieyes that profiteer-
ing also can be reached by the gov
ernment, although he has said there
was no way in which to punish III
rectly a man guilty of extortion In
prices. He said he was not ready to
discuss what action he proposed to
take and declined to indicate whether
It would be through new. legislation
or extra legal means.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
RAIL SITUATION HOLDS
CENTER OF STAGE TODAY
House to Hear Advocates of
Sims Tripartite Bill
Today.

Washington, Aug. 6.-With reports
still coming in that striking shop
men refused to return to work and
that the strike was spreading despite
efforts Of officers of the union to hold
the men at work until an authorized
strike vote is taken late this month.
and the subsequent curtailment Of
train service and its effect on indus
try, the railroad strike situation and
its related subjects, the high cost of
living, continued today to take prece-
dence in Importance over all mat
ters in congressional and admins
tration circles. Already more than
100000 cars are reported to be out
of commission and unless railroad
rolling stock can be kept In running
order 1t was pointed out, majority
Of mills, mines and factories and food
product plants will be threatened
with closing.
Locally, interest centered in the
meeting of the house interstate COM
merce committee before which rep
resentatives OF all the organized rail-
road employees were expected to ap-
pear in support of the Plumb plan
which would eliminate private capi-
tai from railroad ownership and op-
Grafton. The Plum plan now is be-
fore the house in the form of a bill
providing a tripartite control of the
roads. The bill was introduced sew
eral days ago by Representative
Sims of Tennessee. Those who were
expected to appear before the COM
mittee during the day to urge the
Sims bill's adoption were Warren S.
Stone, grand chief Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers;
Frank Morrison, secretary Of the
American Federation of Labor, and
Glenn II. Plumb, attorney for all the
railroad brotherhoods, who prepared
the Plumb plan. Each had prepared
a lengthy statement in support of the
F1a
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION
MUSCLE SHOALS PLANNED
Exact Date Has Not Been De-
cided Upon-Gen. Black
Will Also Come.

Washington, Aug. 6.-(Special.)-
Secretary Baker has not up 10 this
time been able TO fix the time for his
visit to Muscle Shoals, but he will
probably go during the present
month, and possibly by the 18th.
Congressman Almon, of the Muscle
Shoals district, who will accompany
the party called at the war depart
ment. but found Secretary
Baker was in Brooklyn and none of
his subordnates was able to say
when he would go south. Definite
information as to the date has been
promised Judge Almon within a few
days.
Gen. Black, chief OF engineers. and
other members of the engineering
corps will accompany the secretary
of war, and there will also be several
representatives of the nitrate divi-
sion of the ordnance bureau In the
party The purpose is TO make q
thorough inspection and study Of the
government nitrate plant al Shelf
teld and Muscle Shoals and also in
spect the progress heing made on
the water power plant al Muscle
Shoals
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
INTENSIVE FARMING
L. 3. Trewhltt Has Already Cut Alfalfa
Field Three Times

L. B. Trewhitt, who lives at l0I Union
avenue. has farm across Missionary
ridge, the operation of which he finds
something more than a pleasant pas
time. One Of the principal products OF
Mr.. Trewhitts fifty-acre farm is alfalfa
hay. Three mowings have already been
cut from this alfalfa the present season
ana at least one more is due. Notwith-
standing the dry weather, which has
greatly retarded its growth, one four
acre field of alfalfa has produced from
the three cuttings more than twenty
five loads of hay. whicn at prevailing
prices for hay. Mr.. Trewhitt estimates
to be worth $500. This may convey
fair idea of the possibilities OF modern
scientific farming.
Mr. Trewhitt has also just thresh4d
157 bushels of wheat from the crop OF a
seven-acr field. which is not at all n
bad showing with wheat selling well
above the 81 mark.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
LABOR DEMANDS AMERICA FREEDOM
WISOM DELIVERS MESSAGE TO CONGRESS FRIDAY
Rumania Makes
New Demands

Paris, Aug, 6.-The Ru-
manians have served an ulti-
matum on the Hungarian gov
ernment, according to mes
sages reaching the peace con-
ference. The ultimatum, it is
stated, makes demands far in
excess of the armistice terms
and gives the Hungarians till
8 pm. today to comply with
them.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
WORKERS. STATEMENT

A group of striking workmen at
the plant of the Lookout Extract
works who called at The News office
Wednesday afternoon asserted that
practically $50 of the men, including
all but two of the skilled workers,
came out Monday afternoon.
They declared that the full night
crew quit their jobs and that one
man who remained as day water
carrier also walked out Wednesday,
claiming he was asked to do more
than he had contracted for.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
FARMERS MAY BOYCOTT
RAILWAY STRIKERS
Indiana Food Raisers Protest
Union Action-Make
Threat.

Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 6.-Con-
demning "veiled threats of revolu-
tion," the Indiana Federation of
Farmers Association has sent a tel
egram to President Wilson declaring
that If the railroad strike continues
the organization seriously contem-
plates advising all its members to
hold all farm products until the
strike ends.
The federation represents the ag-
ricultural interests of the state in
practically every county.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
SELF SUGGESTS EMBARGO

Chicago, Aug. 6.--BlaminF the high
cost Of shoes on the government. ].
Harry SELF, president of SELF Schwah
& Co, shoe manufacturers declared
today that the only remedy is an en-
barge on leather.
THE leather market is Cornered."
SELF said. The allies have corner
on calfskin, vici kid and patent leather
with the result that those who have
leather can now charge what they
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
HOT AFTER PROFITEERS

London, Aug. ga bill creating
food tribunals for the trial of prof.
teers was introduced in the house Of
commons today. Sir Auckland Ged-
des, minister of national service and
reconstruction. announced that the
measure would be rushed through
with all possible speed.
The government has become con-
vinced that there is much prohteering
in food and will probe the situation
thoroughly Sir Auckland stated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
DEFEAT FOR REBELS
Forces Under Col. Cardona Routed
and Driven Across Frontier.

San Salvador, Aug 6.--Honduran
rebels under Col Cardona have been
defeated and forced TO retreat across
the frontier into Salvador according
to an official statement ISSUED by the
Honduran government,
Rebel detachments in the state of
Ell Paraiso have crossed into Mica
raGua after capturing considerable
booty and are awaiting reinforce
ment there. The revolt in the re egion
Of Maroala is Insignificant the state
mont says. Gen. Lopez Gutierrez,
rebel leader. Is retreatinE to Maca-
qua, about twenty-five miles north OF
the Salvadorean frontier. according
to the announcement
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
PRICES ON SHOES
NOT REASONABLE
Federal Trade Commission
Tells Congress All Profits
Excessive.
PACKERS HAVE BIG SLICE
Manufacturers Margins Elk
cessive-Retailers Fol
lowed Suit.

washington, aug. o.-Ihe
present high price Of shoes is en-.
tireIy unjustifed.
This 10 the finding Of the fed
eral trade commission to be sub
mitted to congress following an
investigation Of the activities of
the packers, tanners, manufao-
turers and retailers during the
period from 1914 to 1918, il was
announced today.
The report of the commission
shows a succession of profiteering al
down the line. The commission
found, according to the report, that
I. Tho larger packers control
the hide supply and have taken
excessive profits and have passed
increased costs to subsequent
steps in manufacture and distri-
button.
2. The tanner has taken ex-
ceptional profits.
3. The manufacturer has
taken unusual margins.
4.-The prices charged by the
retailers are not justfiabIe, each
factory in the industry having
added to the burden he had TO
bear, just before he passed it on
to the next.
Other outstanding facts estab-
lished by the inquiry, the report
states, are as follows:
/. Between 1914 and 1917 the
prices of hides, the principal factor
in the cost of producing leather,
greatly advanced, and the differential
between country hides and packer
hides Increased beyond the usual
proportion. due 10 the more marked
increase in the price Of packer hides.
Though there was an increase in
the cost of hides to the tanner, the
prices of these products has not
justified the tanners advance.
Leather Too Advanced.
3. Leather advanced to a point
that could not be justified by the cost
of producing 1t. This conclusion is
supported by the high rates of re-
turn on investment received by tan
ners."
8. The cost Of manufacturing
shoes Increased greatly between 1914
and 1917, but, as evidenced by the
high rates of return on investment,
not to an extent that warranted the
prices at which manufacturers sold
their products"
4. The absolute margins Of profit
taken by retail shoe merchants per
pair OF shoes grew wilder as their
costs Of shoes increased because
their rate OF profit remained sub
without change.
8. AS result the public had to
pay prices for shoes that could not
De justified, not only because retail
shoe dealers took too much profit.
out because the dealer had to pass
on to the consumer the excessive
Profits received by butchers for hides,
llso the excess profits of tanners and
shoe manufacturers. The report is
accompanied by three recommenda-
ions for relief from the intolerable
prices paid by consumers for shoes"
These are: Rigid enforcement of
he law against monopolistic con-
rol Of commodities; legislation pro-
libiting producers of hides from en-
raging in the tanning business, and
ldoption OF a device in the distri-
'ution of shoes that will acquaint
he consumer with the selling price
4 the manufacturer.