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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

My young friend. do you want to
know what is the matter with you?
Well, I will tell you. You are an
eight-hour-a-day man. You imagine
that the greatest wrong that can
come to a person is to have to work
over eight hours a day on any job
On the eight hour plan you waste half
of that time watching the clock and
wondering if it isn't losing time. You
can't mention a great man in the
world who reached his goal on eight
hours day. Old Bill Shift1ess is one
of your noted eight hour men. Look
around our town. How many of the
successful men do you count who got
there by working eight hours a day?
Not many The only place where the
eight hour a day plan should apply
to you is in your home Your mother
and your wife could stand a little of
that kind of medicine But that does
mt seem to worry you The fellows
who stand around and howl for eight
hours a day are not the men who are
making many home runs in the pres
ent game Ten or twelve or even if
teen hours a day won't kill you On
the other hand 1t would improve your
credit and your general standing a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06
SERIOUS RESULTS FROM COLDS

Colds not only cause a tremendous
financial loss but also a serious injury
to every one who contracts them as
they lower the vitality and prepare
the system for the more serious dis
eases 1t is not at all unusual for
people who have serious lung trouble
to say ST had hard cold last winter
Why not take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and cure your cold while you
can.
For sale by all druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

s. J. Straw, Secy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06
Pas Handy Excuse

MA insists on a change in govern
ment."
Els that 50? What particular
thing is she opposed TOT"
ttThe income tax"
ssThe income taxi"
tsYep, says ever since that was put
in force Pa has always had an in
sta1lment falling due every time she
has wanted a new dress.'-Detroit
Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

Melissa E. Purinton, Deceased
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

(First published in The Western Kan
sas World, December 80, 1920
ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE
State of Kansas, Trego County.
In the Probate Court held in and for
Said County and State.
Notice is hereby given, that letters
of administration upon the estate
of Melissa E. Purinton late of
Trego County, Kansas, deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned
L. W. Purinton, by the Probate Court
of said county of Trego bearing date
the 9th day of November, 1920
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to for allowance, within one
year after date of said letters, or they
may be precluded from any benefit of
such estate; and if such claims be not
exhibited within two years from the
time of the publication of this notice,
they will be forever barred
Dated this 28th day of December
A. D., 1920
L. w. Purinton,
Administrators.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

whole lot. Forget the clock and pos
sib1y the headlight Of success will
show up ahead of you--Village Dea-
con in Osborne Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

Monday, December 10th, will be hog
day in WaKeeney- Bring in what you
have. The Farmers Union Adv. ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-01-06

Waterman Ideal fountain pen ink
at the Reliable Jewelry Store 37-2t.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
POOR OLD GERMANY

Since Germany lost the war and
lost the Kaiser too, pc culiar condi-
tion has developed among some of the
people of that unfortunate country.
They have become luny on the subject
of spirit rapping and witchcraft. They
consult mediums and clairvoyants as
to what the future has in store for
them. The present conditions are so
unsatisfactory that they want comfort
and solace in what the fortune tellers
and sooth sayers can tell them.
One of their papers says the spirit
or raping craze is extending to all
classes. If We could shut our eyes
and shut out of our minds the cruelty
and wickedness of the Kaiser's war
there would be some pity in our hearts
for the German nation.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
PROPER PLANTING OF PEAS
GIVES ALL-SEASON SUPPLY

In planting garden peas first prepare
the soil the same as for other crops,
then scatter little fertilizer where
the row is to be planted and rake this
into the soil. Next stretch line and
make a deep mark with the corner of
the hoe. The bottom of this mark
should be at least 3 inches across so
that the seed can be spread somewhat
and not crowded too closely together
Scatter the seed in this furrow Is or
20 seeds to the foot, then cover about
B inches deep and slightly firm the soil
over the seed with the back of the
hoe. About two weeks will generally
elapse before the sprout above the
ground.
At least three, and preferable four,
paintings should be made at intervals
of two weeks in order to keep up a
continuous supp y, advises the United
States Department of Agriculture. If
the first planting is of Alaska the Sec
ond should be of Gradus or Thomas
Laxton, while the third should be of
Excelsior and the fourth of Telephone
or some similar variety. This will
guarantee a continuous supply.
There is nothing particularly difficult
about the cultivation of peas-just
Keep them well hoed and properly
trained upon the brush or wire trell-
to keep them off the ground. After
the peas are all gathered the vines and
trellis can be removed and the ground
planted to late potatoes, late cabbage
spinach, turnips, late snap beans, or
any crop that it is desired to grow
during the late summer or fall
months.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
FEDERAL LAND BANKS

1t is gratifying to learn from a re
cent-decision of the United States Su
preme Court that the Federal Lanc
banks are firmly established as par
of the great banking system of the
United States, and will be of great as
slstance to farmers. Money can be Sc
cured in this way from the Farm Loar
banks at per cent. interest to buy OF
improve or to erect or improve farm
buildings on farms and possibly fol-
other purposes looking to the perma.
nent Improvement of the farm.
The loan may run 35 years, how,
ever, the borrower may, if he so de,
slres, pay annually with the interest
one per cent. of the amount borrow
ed; thus making easy payments.
There are other advantages which
makes this by all odds the most desir-
able way for farmer to secure cheap
money for the betterment of the farm
or for purchasing a farm.
No less than 500, nor more than
$4,000, can be borrowed and at
least ten farmers must join the club to
secure it.
The decision of the Supreme Court
making the Federal Land banks valid
comes at time when they will be of
vital Importance to farmers who want
to buy land or make improvements.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
GARDEN NOTES

Celery seed may be sown as late as
the end of the first week in April. To
encourage rapid growth the plants
should be watered frequently during a
drought. The Giant Paschal and Win
ter Queen are two of the best varie-
ties. The Golden Self -Blanching is
the best variety to use if you expect
to bleach the plants by means of
boards, tile or paper.
In order to have nice, hardheaded
lettuce the plants should be thinned
so as to stand not less than to 12
inches apart in the rows. When al
lowed to grow thick the plants will not
head satisfactorily. The Improved
Hanson is one of the best varieties
for planting at this season.
In order to have a supply of satisfy
Vegetables oyster) for use during
the winter months it is necessary, to
plant the seed during late March or
early April. After the plants are up
to a good stand thin them out to one
or two inches apart in the row. The
Mammoth Sandwich Island is the best
variety of satisfy for the South.
The carrot is most valuable vege-
table for winter use. 1t will remain in
the soil without protection throughout
the winter, and may be used as reed
ed. Plant and cultivate as you would
satisfy. The Chantenay or Model is
the most desirable variety.
The seed of cushaw should be plant
ed very much in the same way as
watermelon, in hills about 10 feet
apart each way; or they may be plant
ed in the cornfield in missing places.
One dozen hills of cushaw will pro-
duce enough fruit to supply the table
throughout the fall and winter
months. The melons are harvested
soon after frost and stored in the
barn or cellar where they will keep
perfectly until midwinter.
The Georgia collard is a valuable
plant for winter green's. Seed planted
about the first of April will be ready
FOR transplanting to the garden about
the middle of July or the first of
"A August.-Clemson College.
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STATS DIARY

Friday--Ma thawed out this morn
ing and give me a nickel. When I
went 2 the store the store keeper sed
Well what does my little man want
today. l answered soothingly that /
wanted sum ickerish but was forced
2 spend my money for penciltab-
let rite on in skool. he mite of gave
me peace of candy. But diddent.
Saturday-me & Jake TUX are
sling shots & went out in Hendrixs
woods hunting anteloaps pa sed they
issent emmy anteloaps out there. We
had new that for long time but Jake
sed they wassent emmy thing else there
neether so we mite as we'll hunt an
teloaps as nothing else. Got nothing
but are pants tore on barbwire.
Sunday-went 2 church with ma &
pa. ma got embarrassed when the col
leckshun basket cum around as pa
failed 2 drop emmy thing into it. After
we was out of the church ma asst him
why diddent put emmy thing in the
basket. pa sed she had for got 2 give
him emmy change e. he diddent have
nothing lessen dime. 1t was funny.
But l dident laff.
Monday--busted my shew & was
lucky enuff stay out of skool as it
was a raining besides. red lot of
stories about pirates & lions & cow
boys and etc. l asst pa what was seas
oned troops we read about in the
moose paper he replyed & sed they
are troops with a plenty of pep G.
ginger in them.
Tuesday-The teecher asst me if
was absent on acct. of the Inclemency
of the Wether yesterday l diddent
get her meening so l replyed No
staid at home because it was raining.
Wednesday-Had awe full hard
test in rithmetic today q l set there
in my seat trying 2 work them d
wondering if Pug had got fresh with
Jane of lately. pritty soon the teecher
sed Stats are you haveing emmy trubel
with them questions l sed No the
questions is perhy all rite but ] cant
seem 2 do much toards getting the
rite answers 2 them.
Thursday-Sum new naybors is
moveing in mex dore z us. Pa sed he
thinks they will be good naybors.
guess they will 2 for they have got
ottomobeel q lawn more & hammer
& screwdriver & ladder & lots of
tools. We aint.
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How's Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
hve years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
AFTER you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see A
great Improvement In your general
health: Start taking Halls Catarrii Medi-
cine az once and get rid Of catarrh. Send
z. p CHENEY q CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Bold by AL Druggists, 7Sc. n - = I. 4.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
DEATH OF JOHN BURROUGHS

John Burroughs, the famous natur.
alist, died suddenly on a pullman cal
when returning from California
where he had spent the winter. He was
lover of nature and had written q
great many books about outdoor life
birds and flowers.
His body was buried in the Catskill
mountains, April 3rd, the eighty
fourth anniversary of his birth. The
last words uttered by Mr.. Burrougs
were, How far are we from home?"
His home was amid the rugged hills
near the Hudson river, where he had
spent his life, studying nature in its
varied phases. He was a philosopher
as well as naturalist, but in all of his
numerous books, the love of nature
was everywhere in evidence
He wrote many beautiful poems
one entitled waiting" has these two
characteristic stanZas:
Serene l fold my hands and wait,
Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea
rave no more gainst time or fate,
For 10! mine own shall come to me,
The stars come nightly to the sky
The tidal wave unto the sea;
Nor time, nor space, nor deep, nor
high
Can keep my own from me-"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
1St7-James Monroe, Inaugu-
rated fifth president, aged
fifty-eight.
f931-July q, died In New York,
aged seventy-threo.

AONROE'S administration was
wi the most serene and yet one of
the most important periods in the life
of the nation. 1t was an eight years
crowded with glorious and lasting VIC
tories Of peace, such victories as
swords never can win.
By mere exchange Of notes be-
tween the United States and England,
those two jealous neighbors pledged
themselves to disarm forever on the
great lakes. BY common-sense busi-
ness transaction, Florida, which was
Of little use to Spain, but Of much
use to the United States, was bought
over the counter In 1920, q peaceable
conquest that ranks only second to
the Louisiana purchase. BY a civil no
tice to the old world, In 1923, the
whole new world was set aside under
the Monroe doctrine as an immense
preserve of international peace. BY
give-and-take in the Missouri compro-
mise In 1920, North and South were
bound together anew, though with
false ties.
MonrOe's two terms cover what is
known as the "era of good feelings"
The old Federalist party having given
ur the ghost. he succeeded to the pres
idency as the last Of the Virginia dy-
nasty almost as easily as an heir ap-
parent receives the crown Of his IA
thcr. Washington's second election
would have been entirely unanimous
had not a New Hampshire elector cast
one dissenting ballot.
Yet that "era of good feeling"
really was filled with many bitter
feelings aroused by personal ambi-
tions and the quarrels of factions.
But Monroe formed one Of the strong
est cabinets in history, and, with John
Quincy Adams, William III. Crawford,
John G. Calhoun and William Writ
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CITATION NOTICE
State Of South Carolina,
County of Chesterfield,

state or South Carolina,
County of Chesterfield,
BY NJ. j. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas, r. G.. Griggs made suit to
me- to grant him Letters of Admins
tration of the estate and effects of
Joseph Smith, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said Joseph
Smith, deceased, that they be and ap-
oear before me in the Court of Pro-
bate, to be held at Chesterfield, S. c.,
on 18th day of April, next after pub
!ication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, If any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this Goth day
of March, Ammo Domini, 1921.
M. j. Hough, Probate Judge.
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among It's members, he succeeded in
reconciling to his administration the
most divergent elements. In his de-
sire for harmony, he would also have
included Henry Clay and Andrew
Jackson, but they declined.
One day the British minister glared
across the White House dinner table
and shouted to the French minister:
Are you biting your nails at me,
sirr' The Frenchman responded
by drawing his sword, and the two
diplomats rushed at each other. But
as they were about to clash the pres
ident drew his own sword between
them and stopped the fight.
That little incident gives us q pic
ture Of the spirit Of Monroe and his
administration. While he was In the
White House, men and factions had
to leave their quarrels at the door.
The quiet. modest president was not
so successful In keeping the peace
among the women Of the official cir
Gle. and their disputes over social rank
and precedence brewed many squalls.
Although Jim Monroe, as he was
'"hiiiiariy Cdiieu, WAS tne laSt preS1-
dent to cling to the ancient knee
breeches, cOckade and sword, he was
ds plain and easy as an old shoe.
When newly arrived European
liplomat saw bald-headed, watery-
eyed man In a striped seersucker
roat, dirty waistcoat spotted with
ink and with slippers down Mt the
heel writing at White House desk,
he wondered that the president
would have such slovenly clerk un-
til he was dumfounded to find that
he was in the presence Of the president
himself.
In the six years that remained to
Monroe after retiring from the presi-
dency, he set himself. as an ex-presi-
dent. high standard of conduct.
Having received the supreme honor
at the hands Of all the people, he felt
that his name belonged to them and
he refused to lend it to any candidate
or any party.
Feeble and alone after the death
Of bis wife, Monroe sold Oak Hill,
his Virginia farm, in the closing
months of his life. With the feeling
OF an exile. the last Of the virgInians
left his rative state to live with a SON
Ln-law in New York city, where 10
died on July 4. 1881,
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Entered as second-class matter at the
postoffice at Chesterfield, South
Carolina.
Reports as to trade conditions all

Reports rs to trade conditions all
over the country are daily becoming
more encouraging. Confidence is be-
ginning to take the place of doubt and
uncertainty as to the future Of bust
ness. Production is on the increase
and normal conditions along all lines
are coming in sight. A better day is
dawning, the long night of distrust
and distress is giving way to the sun
light of happiness and prosperity.
In ali this good cheer, Chesterfield
county and Chesterfield will share.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-07
GET AN EARLY CROP OF COTTON

The following practices are advis-
able in getting an early crop of cot
ton under boil weevil conditions, says
Prof. C. P. Blackwell, agronomist.
1. Thorough preparation of the
seed-bed.
2. Application of fertilizer con-
tanning small amount of readily
available ammonia. The fertilizer
should be well mixed with the soil
before planting, so that seed will not
come in direct contact with fertilizer.
3. Planting of only varieties that
have proved their worth under boil
weevll conditions. The following are
recommended: (a) Short staple cot
ton, on land free from wilt, Cleve-
land Big Boil; wilt-infesred land.
Dixie Triumph; (b) Long staple cot
ton, Delta Type Webber and Webber
40.
a. Working the cotton well so it is
never stunted by weeds
3. Chopping early and leaving
plants close in drill
6. The delinting of seed where con-
venient. Delinting is especially valu-
able when conditions are unfavora BILE
Tor seed termination. 1t hastens ger
mlnation from two to eight days de-
pending on soil and climatic condi-
tions. Delinted seed can be more even
ly lanted, and it requires fewer seed
to plant IN acre. Below are djrec
tons for dclintiny with sulphuric acid.
DellnLing coI.on seed materials
needed: Concentrated sulphur:c acid
about pounds for each hushel of
seed. Three wooden or earthen tubs.
one of which should have a number of
small holes in the center of the bot
tom with copper wire screen over
them to prevent the seed from pass
ing through. A large glass or earthen
funnel with a screen may be used
instead. Plenty of water.
Directions for treating seed: Place
seed in tub "a" which has no holes
in bottom and cover with acid five to
ten minutes. Stir seed constantly
with wooden stick until lint is re-
moved. Next pour seed and acid in
tub B. which has holes in bottom
and which has been placed over tub
"C,' which has no holes in bottom.
AS soon as the acid is drained off,
wash until free from acid. If a good
stream of running water is applied
this does not take long Spread seed
on floor or on sheets in the sun to
dry. When dry they are ready to
plant.
Cautions: If left unnecessarily
long in the acid the seed will be killed.
Wooden tubs must be tight tubs
which require to be frightened by
swelling with water will not do, as tho
acid takes all the water out of the
wood. Acid must be handled with care,
for it will eat holes in any clothing
which it touches.
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tot d o W n t h 9
titles Of books I
intended to read,
and when I re-
tired from busi-
ness i had q list
as long as the
Russian b q title
line.
"And now that
/ can read all I
want to, I don't
get any enjoy
m ent out of
books. They bore
IN e t h e W ors t
way. I get sleepv
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We'll or.

after all man never knows when
he's well off,"
whats happened nowT'
II was just thinking what a fool I
was for trading off my Liberty bonds
for Oil stock"
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VEXATION OF SPIRIT

SS"uEN I was in business" said
" the retired merchant, 'T
never had time to read much, and I
used to look forward to the glad day
when 1 could revel In literature. felt
sure I'D be entirely happy. used to
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NOTICE

from this time till fall vii be COM
PEELED to collect draying bills every
two weeks.
1tp ]. M. Redfearn.
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\ Subscription Rates: $l.50 a Year;
ss>x months, rs cents.-Invariably in
advance.
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Tony CuSfOMeISAn0
Friends

You will find me in house back of the old Swinne
house. Bring cotton and pay you high
est market price for and will sell baggng
flour seed oats and Shoes household
will have to until sell
them cheap any one.
Don't expect to much these declining prices,
as be able to give best
VIII hold, and you may expect them to decline.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-24
IN The SPRING
TAKE GUIDES
PEPTO-MANGAN
Restores the Quality of Blood
Drives out Impurities. Builds
Up the Red COrpuscles
Improves The Complexion
A Standby Among Physicians
for 30 Years. In Tablet as
Well as Liquid Form

You notice compilations in the
Spring. People who have plenty
of rich red blood have lips a
deep rosy red, eyes bright and
clear. Good compilations are
based on the solid foundation of
good blood, with plenty of red
-corpuscles. When blood becomes
clogged with impurities, when
the red corpuscles are not alb
sorbing enough oxygen from the
lungs and distributing it to the
cells throughout the body, good
compilations fade. Not only
that, but you feel tired and ex-
hausted all the time. Your
shoulders droop and you lounge
around and lean against any
thing handy. You lack energy
because your blood is weak and
thin-not enough red corpuscIes.
People call it Spring Fever. +"
Call it what you will, it is bad
blood. 1t weakens powers of
resistance.
If you feel that way you
should take that exceptionally
good blood tonic, Guides Pepto-
Mangan, for a while. 1t will
make rich red blood. For thirty
years it has been a standby
among physicians. 1t will help
you to build up this Spring. All
that comes from having good
blood with plenty of red corpus
cles will come to you.
When you. go to your druggists
be sure to get the genuine GUIDES
Pepto- Mangan with the name
Guides Pepto- Mangan" on the
package. 1t is sold in both
liquid and tablet form. Both
forms have the same medicinal
value. adv.