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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
THE POOR MANS OPPORTUNITY

In getting out these special editions
of the Western Kansas World and in
relating the historical facts concern
ing the county we would not be DO
ing justice to Trego county nor to the
poor men of other parts of the state
and nations who may have opportun-
ity to read these papers, if we did not
in some way make mention of the OPP
portunities (which exist in this county
and are open to the poor man. During
the series of high prices under which
we have been living, and, especially
during the last year, there has been
decided ttboom" in the price of land in
almost all parts of the nation caused
by speculation. In some states This
inflated boom has raised the price OF
land from 500 per acre to from $500
to $500 per acre. No land outside the
limits of a large city is worth that
price per acre for agricultural pur-
poses. These mutations have extended
to many western districts, but we are
glad to say they have not reached
Trego or adjoining counties Land
values are higher here than they were
a few years ago but they have not
gone beyond the gradual or annual
average advance in the price of land
Land is selling in this county at from
SIS to $50 per acre according to loca-
ton and quality of land. The tenant
of the eastern states who has accurn-
Ealated a couple or three thousand dol
lars can come out mere and wltk that
money acquire possession of a good
farm on which, if he will stick to it,
he can make little money each year
and in a short time own it free of
debt. At the same time it viii be in
creasing in value and in after years
if he wishes to sell it he viii receive
enough for it to make him independ-
emit.
If an fastener wants to come here
and commence where some other
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
Empers-

EmDerS.
Winter fuel is being gathered up
wherever it may be found this autumn.
In Paris the coal carts which all day
lumber along the Avenue de Versailles
on the edge of the Seine are followed
by troop of women and children
armed with sacks and baskets. The
road is worn, there are many holes.
the jolts are frequent and bits of coal
or coke come tumbling down. There
is a rush and eager hands thrust the
black treasure into grimy baskets and
gaping sacks. The cleaners organize
themselves into shift@it's worth do
fng-they get as much as sackful-
one hundredweight-ino one quarter of
an hour. Thus Paris is taking in it's
coal-in good time. In London where
all the streets, or nearly all, have been
up this August and September here
has been a harvest of ha1f-worn tarred
wood blocks-litt1e heaps of them
along the side Of the road No lack OF
customers either, and in areas and
back yards tidy little stores of blocks
have been put by for in the com
ing winter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
PaternaI Wisdom.

PA, what is impresartoP
"An impresario, my son, fs-er-
era man who runs restaurant"
".But, pa, I thought he had some
thing to do with a theater.''
That's right, my son. He's a man
who runs a restaurant in connection
with Observation-Disclosures Age
Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
Fathers Punishment.

Fathers Punishment
"Out after hours again, chr said
the father
stOnly ten minutes" replied the son.
ssWeu, go at once to your room. sir.
lock yourself in, and bring me the
key. This thoughtlessness must be
checked.".London Tit-Bfts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
Fashions Power.

s'Some of the most fashionable peo-
Die are going to wear old Clothes.
saThat's terrible news" walled the
man with shiny sleeves.
t1Why terrible?"
IF old clothes become fashionable
they'll cost so much that nobody can
AFFORD to buy a secondhand suit"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
Water Iris Good Fertilizer.

High value as a fertilizer is found In
the water iris. The material is par
tally dried before stacking. and after
becoming well rotted it proves to have
about the same composition as farm
yard manure. except that 1t Is richer
I'm potash
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
only One Thing to

Only One Thing to Do
Three-Finger Sam says the only
way to reform q man who has learn
ed to deal on the bottom L. to keep
him good and scared
A world For Sale ad win sell it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

For SaIe-Pure Bred Single Comb
Brown Leghorm cockerels from extra
good laying strain. each 81, six for
So Mrs Helen Cass, CoIlyer, Kansas
Adv a ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
ESTRAYED

Four year old bay mare and three
year old black ge1ding, weights from
1000 to HOO Notify H. Harlan or
Gle Rhoden- Adv ~ tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11
DR. M JAY BROWN. OF SALIVA

Specialist in the medical and sur
gica1 diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat and correct fitting OF
glasses, viii be at Penny Hotel or DIR.
Burnetts Office, in Wa-Keeney, Thurs
day, December 18TH At Ellis, Friday,
December 10TH Adv. At
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

The De1co-Light dealer for this
territory is Ray c.. Hall, Ellis, KS. IT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

See Hoch at Hays for monuments
Quality first consideration Adv 16.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

Hoch's monuments have quality in
both design and workmanship. Call
or write him at Hays, Kansas. Adv 16
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

STRAYED OR STOLEN black
heifer, weight about HOO lbs, bush of
tail bobbed. Notify W. G. Baker, Wa
Keeney. Adv. 4Otf-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

Don't give your pictures to agents
Let r. T.. Bean do your en1argmen
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

The De1co-Light dealer for this
territory is Ray C. Hall, Ellis, KS. IL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

Come in and have your eyes tested al
The Reliable Jewe1ry Store Adv. 81
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

Lost-One black bull calf eleven
months old. Estrayed about Novem-
Der 1st, 1919 Reward offered. Re-
turn to A. F. Mai, IL miles south of
Wa-Keeney. Adv. Al ZIP.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

For Sa1e-Pure bred dark red cock
rels, both combs, 81, So, SIS, each
BOURBON red turkeys. Mrs. T. A
Hawkins, Wa-Keeney. Adv. 40 4tp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

For Sa1e-A modern Groom cottage
with half block of ground, good gar
age, chicken house and yard, fruit
and other trees. E. d. Wheeler, Wa
Keeney, Kansas. Adv. 25tf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

ESTRAYED-From the J. E.
Mccall pasture in Graham county, on
or before October 18th, a horned
white face cow branded with either a
cross or lazy L on left hip. Notify
L. III. Galloway, Wa-Keeney, Kan Al
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

Poland China boars for sale, age
to months, weight 145 to 230 lbs.
S. M. Beason, Co11yer, Kansas. 38tf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-12-11

For Farm Loans on Graham
County land see or write Fran
Grecian, Hill City, Kansas. Adv. 1t,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
CHARGES j. 8.
IS PROFITEER
M'CuIIOCh Says Government
Made Big Profits Han
ding Wheat Crop.
By United Press

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, Aug s. - The
price OF wheat TO the people Of the
country is being kept at 20 to 80
cents above the $2.26 government
guaranteed price to make profits for
the United States grain corporation.
a government agency, Rep. McCul-
loch charged in a statement today,
submitting letters from julius II.
Barnes head Of the corporation
Profits have already mounted to
s23.763.32O.93. the letters show.
Barnes in his letters says he handled
$4,000. 100000 worth OF food stuffs
and therefore this represents a profit
of slightly more than one percent.
McCuuoch insists it was the in
tent Of congress to have the govern
ment stand the marketing expense Of
the grain and resell it 20 the people
at the s2.26 price.
IN his letleTs as SuDulllta bf -fiN-
Culloch. Barnes states:
ITO reimburse the accrued charges
we made a price OF IA cents over the
guaranteed price in March, ) cents
over April 1 10 April 10, IS cents
over April Il 10 20. and % cents
from April 21 TO 80.
Under these prices something like
.7O.OOO,OOO bushels were put in the
domestic markets Of the country and
even then we had 10 curtail our
shipments 10 foreign buyers. OF
course. to the above prices, the mill
er must add the railroad rates"
Mr.. Barnes has apparently for
gotten these increases come directly
from the pockets Of the people and
that higher priced wheat means
higher prices for all other commodi-
ties" McC Illoch said Il think the
responsibility for the high cost oi
living rests largely on him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
SSabO
Fined, Watches
WhiSkey Wasted
Pleads Guilty to Charge and
Gets $50 Fine-ConviCt
HOrvath of Assault.

While 42 gallons OF whisky and
wine flowed riverward via the sewer
back OF the police station, George
Sza abO. until "A recent raid was staged
by the police the owner OF the Ii
quor, stood with barred head and
watched the stuff put where neither
suction pumps nor CREASED bolts doth
corrupt, following his trial in city
court Wednesday morning.
Szabo pleaded guilty TO having un-
lawful possession of liquor when he
appeared before Special Judge Jo-
seph V. Wypiszynski in city court
He was sentenced TO witness the
passing Of his wares, and also re-
quired to pay a fine OF $50 and
costs.
John RuSzkOwski said Mike Hor-
vath struck at him with a knife
"12 inches long and so Mike was
found guilty of assault and battery
and fined a 81 and costs
Ladio Radicki was found guilty of
frequenting a house Of III fame and
paid a fine Of So and costs. while
Tenfiel Szrokzikowski and Stanley
Holewinski were found not guilty
under the same charge. The three
men were arrested at the same time.
at the same place. 1901 w Washing
ton av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
TAKE DEMANDS
TO THE PUBLIC
If United States Government
Doesn't Take Over Rail
Ownership.
BY l.. c. MARTIN.

by tnlted Press
WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.-LabOr
will go 10 the people" with its de
mand for naturalization of the rail-
roads and will attempt 10 create
strong public sentiment 10 force
adoption of this plan, if congress re-
fuses il now, Warren s. Stone. grand
chief OF the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers. told the house inter
state commerce committee today
Stone presented to the committee
the so-called Plumb plan for gov
ernment ownership of the lines,
whereby they would be operated for
benefit of their employees and the
public
What would be your action II
this committee should not adopt the
Plumb plan of government owner
ship asked Chairman Esch.
seek Public Approval.
"Our action would be TO try to
create enough sentiment throughout
the country to compel congress 70
adopt the plan" stone replied
Would you seek it through
strike?" queried Esch.
NO sir, I don't believe the broth
erhoods would, although am
speaking largely for the locomotive
engineers Reduction of the high
cost of living is what We want more
than anything else"
Stone declared the "rankest kind
OF nonsense" the statement acCredit-
ed to 3. NJ. Jewell acting president
Of the railway department OF the
American Federation of Labor. that
If congress does not grant the mems s
demands the lines Will be tied up
so tight they viii never run again.
Keep Railways Running.
we know the railroads viii be
kept running by the government
whatever happens, because people
must live" Stone said.
Il don't think any OF the organiza-
tions intend 10 enforce the Plumb
plan 10y threats Some will strike If
there IS no reduction in the high
cost II living. When you reduce the
high cost OF living I think you in
the main have solved the problem. "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
No EXCUSE FOR
SHOE COSTS SEEN
IN CONDITIONS
ExOrhitant Prices Result OF
Big Profits, Says Fed
eraI Commission.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.-Higher
prices of shoes cannot be justified
by underlying economic conditions. 4"
the federal trade commission de-
clared today in a report TO congress.
The report is based on investiga-
tions begun more than a year ago.
The report traces part Of the in
creased cost of shoes back 10 the
Chicago packers who, il declares
control the hide market.
Large profits also are made by
tanners, shoe manufacturers. whole
salers and retailers. according to the
report. all Of whom boosted prices
and made unprecedented profits. d"
Some retail shoe dealers made as
much as 90 percent profit. the report
states
As a remedy for the situation, the
commission recommends rigid en-
forcement os the laws against mon
ding producers of hides from en-
gaging in the tanning business. and
the adoption OF a device in the dis
tributiOn Of shoes that will acquaint
the consumer with the selling price
Of the manufactures.
In framing its conclusions that
profits were unjustified the commits
sion said il took into considera ton
natural advance in the cost OF
leather and all materials due to the
war
During the years 1914 20 1917"
the commissioner says. the cost OF
producing sole leather increased
from 2 10 20 cents a pound Of
leather produced About SIS percent
Of the increase was due 10 the in
creased cost Of hides. The increase
in cost other than materials. includ
ing overhead expenses during the
four years ranged from about ! 1-2
cents to 8 cents a pound Of leather
produced.
The earnings on investm ent in the
( tanning business were very much
greater in 1916 and 1917 than they
were in 1914 and 1915. The poorest
results were in 1914.
OF SO tanning companies. p earn
ed less than 10 percent in 1914 and
Il had earnings Of over 20 percent.
while none earned as much as 90
percent.
In 1917 only two of the 53 com
panies earned less than 10 percent
32 earned over % percent and nine
earned over 40 percent.
In the shoe manufacturing busi-
ness. The report says more than one
third OF 286 companies studied earn
3 ed 25 percent or more in 1917. while
only one-sixth earned this much in
1914. in 1915. 1O4 of the 236 4pm-
panies earned 25 percent or more
In studying wholesale shoe mer-
I chants. the commission found tha'
7 gross profits ranged above 20 per
/ cent OF the cost
The retailers gross profit Is
about so percent" the report de
clares.
In 1914 the retailers absolute
! gross profit averaged a little more
than 81 a pair while in 1918 i
averaged more than $50 a pair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
OODPROBLEM
IS ENGROSSING
ALL COUNTRIES
Shortages, High Prices, InSuf-
fiCient Transportation
Are in LimeIight.

BY United Press:
NEW YORK. Aug. 6.-A world
wide resume of the food situation
collected by cable by the United
Press showed the following;
GREAT BRITAIN:
The government is spending $3.50
100000 to keep the price OF bread
down ard hxes the price of meat
and sugar.
FRANCE:
frances food problem is one Of
quantity rather than price and the
government is employing every
means 20 import sufficient supplies.
The government fixes maximum
prices.
Sugar is almost wholly. lacking in
France Great quantities have been
purchased abroad but cannot be
moved.
The government has fixed mini
r~dm prices of foodstuffs and is con-
structing barracks throughout the
country from which food Will be
sold
CANADA.
A commission has been created to
handle this years grain crop.
STRALIA:
Australia has a vast surplus Of
food and the government has diff
Guilty IN keeping prices high enough
10 reward production.
The same situation exists regard
ing meat France has purchased
heavily from South American mar
kets but is unable 10 provide trans
porta ion. Food animals are being
imported from Algeria and Morocco
and fattened on national grazing
lands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
INDUSTRIAL
AUTOCRACY
RULES u. S. .
Railway Brotherhood Chief
Demands Economic
independence"

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.-Declar-
ing that labor's plan for handling
the railroad situation raises the
banner of democracy in control of
industry" Warren :. Stone, grand
chief OF the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers today told the house
interstate commerce committee:
That the American political dem
ocracy is controlled by an industrial
autocracy.
That the workers demand eco
nomic independence as well as poll
teal freedom.
Labor Must Help Manage"
That the only way this can be
obtained is by giving the workers a
share in management Of industry.
That industrial problems and the
cost of living will never be solved as
long as consumers must pay ex-
tortionate profits on their earnings
in buying the necessaries of life
That the Sims bill, embodying
the Plumb plan for government
ownership and joint control of the
railroads. is the first step toward in
dustrial freedom"
Want Industrial Freedom.
America was established through
revolution as the home Of political
freedom" said Stone to the commit
tee. We now demand that il become
the home OF industrial freedom
This can only be accomplished
by extending 10 industry the same
right Of individual freedom recog-
nized by the founders of our govern
ment This can be achieved only by
permitting producers and consumers
TO share in control OF the manage
ment of their means Of existence.
The machinery for attaining tins re-
suit, we believe, is embodied in the
plan outlined in the Sims bill.
The employers control and dom
mate the management OF industry.
This interest fixes wages and con-
trolls working conditions II fixes the
prices OF commodities without re-
gard 70 the needs OF society or the
necessities OF producers or consum-
ers. We have a democratic form OF
government but an autocratic con-
troll Of industry.
Advance To New Crusade"
We now advance TO new cru
sade with the faith OF the Pilgrims,
the convictions of the trainers Of the
constitution and the hope of Amer
ica for economic independence"
Stone said he spoke for two mil
lion workers and was supported by
three and a half million more in the
American Federation OF Labor. II
must he recognized, he said. that
nowadays the wage earners embrace
a greater proportion OF the whole
people than ever before
Pays Employer Excessively
And whatever the worker re-
ceives ne must spend for the neces-
saries IF life" said Stone. "In addi-
ton he is always compelled to pay
10 the employer an excessive profit
on his own wages. As a group. lab
or is forever prevented from better
ing its lot because Of the profits ex-
acted by the employer. The hope OF
a finer life is never realized. So lone
as consumers are forced 10 pay ex-
tortionate profits on their own earn.
ings there is no solution of the in
dustrial problem.
"Our belief in the efficacy in the
Sims bill is profound We embrace
the plan with all the ardor OF those
who fought for political freedom"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
LANSING TESTIFIES
ON TREATY CLAUSES
BY United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON Aug s.-Sec'y
Lansing was called today 20 appear
before the senate foreign relations
committee. which is debating che
peace treaty.
Lansing. having been-next 20
Pres't Wilson-the ranking member
Of the American peace delegation.
was expected 10 be closely inter-
rogated as 10 the reasons for some
clauses OF the treaty. such as the
Shantung settlement. which have
been criticised in the senate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
MURDERER OF DRUGGIST
GETS LIFE SENTENCE
By United Press:

MUNCIE. Ind. Aug. George.
alias William. Anderson, colored.
confessed murderer Of Clyde Bena-
DUN, Muncie druggist, who recently
broke fail and evaded arrest for five
days. today is awaiting removal 70
the tate prison. following his SEN
tence 10 life imprisonment by Judge
William A Thompson, Of circuit
court. Iate yesterday
The sentence was recommended
by the county grand jury after
Judge Thompson had declined 20
say whether Anderson should go 20
the electric chair.
The grand jury also recommended
A new county jail because OF the
unsafe and insanitary condition Of
the present structure, especially as
IL affec-s insane prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
Jury Strikes,
Asks Trial of
Whites, Also

BY United Press
CHICAGO. Aug "a grand jury
investigating race riots here struck
today. demanding that the state 5
attorney present evidence involving
white persons. The jury recessed
for u hours 10 allow the attorney
time 10 prepare.
Seven indictments were returned
against colored men and women; 25
the jury quit Members said further
proceedings against negroes only
would prejudice the cases and might
lead 10 further racial trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-06
BRTTAIN KEEPS DOWN COsTs.

LONDON - To aid in keeping
down The cost OF living the British
government is spending $3.50. 100000
q wear as n subsidy 90 the millers.
This subsidy. Through helping the
miIlers defray the cost OF produc-
rion. enables dealers 20 sell four
pound loaves Of bread for % cents
As a result Of the sugar commits
sion pu~chasing large quantities Of
sugar last summer and resellinE IL TO
retailers. the price Of that staple will
re several cents pound cheaper
in Greet Britain rhis winter than in
any other country.
The government fixes the prices Of
bread sugar and meat, but not Of
wheat. n guarantees 20 the farmers
y shulinEs an eight bushel measure
(about S222 a busheD
Owing 20 the fact the present
market price for Imported whe.t is
100 shinincs labout s312 a bushel
this safeguard has no effect But IL
would have been safeguard 10 the
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