The Blue Rapids Journal from Blue Rapids, Kansas • 1

nrtr tj OURNA 1'JHLK VOLUME II. NUMBER 13. BLUE RAPIDS, MARSHALL COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY. JANUARY 20, 1910. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

BLUE RAPIDS after school is dismissed; should BE PRESENT. make a friendly visit to the school, and talk freely with the summer and will as last year add a home-like appearance to the heart of our square, which by all means should be macadamized to further add comfort and beauty to our business portion of town. UP-BUILDING teacher and superintendent in regard to same. Parents should always bear in mind the fact that the scoundrel may rob a child of its fortune, but can Every Ci'Azen Should Attend the Square Improvement Meeting Next Tuesday Evening. For several weeks consider A.

J. BIRCHFIELD, President. M. A. THOMPSON, Vice-President.

C. E. CUMMINGS, Castiier. EMIL CARLSON, -Assistant Cashier. of THIS BANK il Late Social Move.

The latest fad in Blue Rapids society is the tub cure. In this the patient arises just as the crisp air of the morning is mellowed by the first sunbeam. An ordinary washtub is then filled with hot water and soap suds, into which various articles of linen are thrown. After they are thoroughly saturated the patient takes them up one at a time and rubs them briskly up and down on a washboard placed in the tub. This is kept up until never rob it of an education.

is due to the fact that we have-ample capital and that we have Home Theatrical. A home talent show is being organized for the benefit of the band and will be given at the opera house on the evening of Thursday, January 27th. The Stag Party. Last Monday evening E. R.

Buckley and Fred Stocks entertained several of their gentlemen friends at a "Stag Party" in honor of Fred before his departure for New York City. Progressive whist was the principal feature of the evening's pleasure with plenty of food able discussion has been going on between our people as to the macadamizing of the public square. Therefore the Business Men's Club has called a meeting to be held at the opera house basement, Tuesday evening, January 25th, to which the public is cordially invited. It is earnestly desired that all the business men be present as well as the the hands, arms and lace are a glowing pink. The patient then play to be given is entitled "Our Western Girl." The story deals with the big-hearted miners of goes into the open air and hangs all the linen articles on a line stretched for that purpose.

The adhered to a policy which has been conservative, yet along progressive lines. We offer to our customers modern facilities for the prompt and proper transaction of their financial affairs; ample vault and safe room for the storing and safeguarding of their money, notes, insurance policies and other valuable papers and such liberality of treatment as is consistent with prudent banking. YOUR ACCOUNT IS CORDIALLY SOLICITED. The CITIZENS State Bank. "Make the CITIZENS Your Banking Home." Nevada.

A good vein of comedy (property owners on the square und express their views regard cigars. Those present were so delightfully entertained that they readily voted Mr. Buckley and Mr. Stocks the prince entertainers of Blue Rapids. Re one completing the task first runs through the entire play, including a colored servent and an announces the time over the ing the suggested improvement.

It is almost universally admitted that the square ought to be mac eccentric couple whose odd do telephone, and is entitled to a prize. It is exciting sport and adamized in some wav. hut in invigorating exercise. The society ladies of our town have gone "daffy" over the new social stunt and the city laundries will no doubt soon be bankrupt. $1.00 Starts an Account.

Deposit Guaranteed. freshments of oysters, potato chips, pickles, cheese, doughnuts, sandwiches, coffee and oranges and cocoanut desert were served in the dining room. Those who enjoyed Mr. Buckley's and Mr. Stocks' hospitality were: Dr.

Weston of Toronto, Canada, Cashier H. K. Humferville of Waterville, ings keep the audience in an uproar of laughter; an impulsive half-breed Indian; "Tatters," "Our Western Girl," truly a "diamond in the rough." The play is being staged and is under the personal direction of Lillian McDonald, who will represent the character, "Tatters" in the play. Don't miss this play, the event of the season. Remem Watch the Schools.

In regard to our schools, parents have duties to perform, which they can ill afford to neglect. They should show to their children that they have an Mayor C. E. Cummings, Senator W. P.

Brown, Superintendent what manner and when is the question to be decided. The public meeting next Tuesday evening will be the proper place to get together on the matter. If you are interested in the growth and general welfare of Blue Rapids give the meeting prestige by your presence. Spring will soon be here and the work should be mapped out so that no time will be lost in getting to work on the macadamizing when the weather permits. The administration has Fountain park in splendid shape.

The cement walks are down, the tower and lights are up and the grass and trees have been well To Our Subscriber. Every week we have a score or more of complaints from subscribers to the effect that they don't get The Journal. We try and carefully mail every subscriber a copy of this paper Earning Capacity of the Hen. According to one of the financial experts on the Wall Street Journal, the nominal value of a hen, based on her earning capacity, is $30. Net profit per hen a year is figured, perhaps somewhat too high, at $1.50 per hen.

This profit, according to ber the date, Thursday, January 27th. The following is the cast: Robert Terrta, half bread Indian, Frank Hamilton Major Tlmberlake, prop. Gulch Hotel Carl Hill C. C. Brown, M.

A. Thomson, Dr. W. W. Reed.

Fred Moser, Seward Wohlford, Dr. C. R. McFarland, Chester Coulter, John Marston, land owner from east. Otto Borden Phil Dolan, aquatter DeWitt Fillmore Abe Wltherspoon.

aquatter Lyman Vawter weekly and we believe we do, so Ben Train, Frank Hamilton and Wall street standards, capitalized from this on we will consider it Clarence Graham. on a per cent income basis. interest in the school. They should examine carefully the reports sent by the teacher, should see that their children are in school every day, and punctual; should assist and encourage their children to do all their school duties faithfully and well; should co-operate with the teacher in securing the prompt return of their children home We have received word from Mo.ee Lilly, bloeeom aervant at Gulch Hotel George H. Loring Jacob Kent, land Joaeph Winter.

Sheriff Gorg-aa Jesse Norton Mrs. Timothy Tlmberlake from Boston Leona Lathrop Clementine Fairlace from Boston. Barber "Tatters," The Western Girl Lillian McDonald Reserved seats 35 and 50.cents; children 25 cents. the Omaha Folding Machine Company that our new folder has been shipped and will arrive here the latter part of the week. a favor to us from our subscribers if they will notify The office when they don't receive the paper and we propose to find out where the blame lies and act accordingly.

Mistakes will happen in the best regulated families, kept. The flower beds maintained by the ladies last season will no doubt be repeated the coming Give and Take. Men will be mean and women cross; it's generally hoss and 4 Sloppy Weather, would place a nominal value of $30 on each hen. For hens, the total number in. the country, this would amount to $4,500,000,000.

That the American hen can return a yield of 5 per cent per annum on n. capitalization of $4,500,000,000, appears nothing short of remarkable. The outstanding capital obligations of the railroads in 1907 were less than four times this amount, or $16,082,146,683, while the total interests and dividends represented but 4.05 per cent of this amount. Why not investigate the chicken business? There is money in it. But you must devote cars and intelligence to it, if you would suc but when they come from five to a dozen a week, its coming a little too strong.

We will appreciate it if our subscribers will notify us at once if they fail 'to receive The Journal, and we will do a little investigating. Bank Statements. The official statements of the two Blue Rapids banks published hoss. But men will lead their checkered lives and still preach sermons at their wives. And wives their husbands' sins rehearse, while they have just as bad or worse.

The women may not smoke or chew, but other things that men won't do they'd rather do than be the hoss; it's generally hoss nd hoss. Man says that woman caused his fall the most unkindest cut of all. Did You Say? 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ceed. A fool or a slouch cannot succeed in anything. Hiawatha News-Democrat.

a few days ago showed the banks to be prosperous, although The State Bank of Blue Rapids decreased in deposits $16,853,37 from their statement published at the close of business September 29, 1909. In September Cashier Burr's bank showed a total deposit of $146,149.29. The bank's last statement shows a RIGHT NOW is the time for you to buy your Rubbers, Overshoes, Boots and Leggins. We always have a full line of these goods on hand. Come in and have a fit.

CUT PRICES ON CLOTHING. Men's all wool $10.00 Suits and Overcoats for 6.00 11.00 8.00 12.00 9.00 13.00 12.00 And for her faults she blames his nibs, for she was taken from his ribs. They bandy charges back and forth, he in the south and she the north. At last they both must come across; it's generally hoss and hoss. Minneapolis Messenger.

Wrestling Match. One step won't take you very far you've got -to keep on walking; one word won't tell folks what you are you' ve got to keep on talking; one inch won't niaku you very tall you've got to keep on growing; one little "ad" won't do it all you've got to keep 'em going. The ladies of the American Woman's League met Wednesday and decided to buy the George Heathman lot at the corner of Sixth and Lincoln streets to build their chapter house on. NE-THIRD off on all our Men's High Cut Storm Shoe3-all sizes. Twenty-five per 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 deposit of $129,295.92, or a loss of $16,853.37.

The Citizens' State Bank shows an increase in deposits of over its official statement in September. At that time Cashier Cummings' bank had on deposit $76,931.60, and the last 0 cent off on all of our Ladies', Misses and Children's Coats. Twenty-five per 4 4 The wrestling match at the opera house last Friday evening between Charles Blaker of Table Rock, Nebraska, and Joseph Lurine of Kansas City, Missouri, was called off after they had been wrestling eighty-three minutes on account of Lurine hurting his right leg. Neither man secured a fall. The boxing match between Stanley and 4 statement shows the bank to have on deposit $78,322.62, or an increase of $1,391.02.

Many of the banks throughout the country showed a decrease Waters was called a draw. Blaker and Lurine wrestled at off on all Ladies' and Children's Furs. R. G. Corsets faultless in every detail.

If they do not wear as they should, we will replace them. Kimonas Ladies' ready to wear Kimonas, in every style and color. Prices $1.00, $1.25, $1.40, $1.50 and $1.75. Petticoats Taffeta, Heatherbloom and Sateen Petticoats in black and colors. All prices from 90c to $7.00.

Ladies' Gingham Aprons in black and white and blue and white, checks. Long sleeves and low-necked aprons at 70c each. Low-necked aprons without sleeves 50c, Children's Sleeping Garments Outing flannel sleeping garments, with feet, 50c. Ladies' Outing Flannel Gowns at 50c and $1.00. Counterpanes, fine weave, cut corners, scalloped edges, at $2.50 each.

Blankets, both wool and cotton, all sizes and prices. Lots of time yet to use blankets. Comforts, the Maish Comfort is the finest Comfort on the market. All prices from $1.50 to $3.50. Bath Towels, extra large" Turkish Towels, 24x48 inches.

As long as they last at 25c each. Dishes Now is the time to buy that new set of Dishes you have been talking about for so long. We have three beautiful patterns at presents, any one of which would make a beautiful set. Come in and see them. TELEPHONE US YOUR GROCERY ORDER.

in deposits, ana tne uuzens Marysville Monday night and Bank of Blue Rapids is to be congratulated on its increased business under these conditions. Lurine won by throwing Blaker in straight falls. The first fall THE PLACE TO EAT WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY IS Heath's Cafe was made in eighteen minutes and fifty-five seconds and the second one in four minutes and fifty seconds. 4 4 4 4-4-4 4 4 4 4 4 WE SELL THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL PATTERNS. The Pattern that never fails to please.

We also handle the Ladies' Home Journal and the Style Book. Any 15c Pattern you wish, FREE with the Style Book. On the Safe Side. "Be sure and keep inside the libel laws," said the city editor to the cub reporter. The cub's first obituary notice read as follows: "The alleged corpse of Mr.

John Smith, asserted by friends to have lived at No. 113 West Jones street, was said to have been buried at Greenhill Oats Meeting. Last Saturday afternoon a dozen or more farmers of this locality met at the office of A. E. Sweetland and spent an hour discussing oat sowing and trying to ascertain why there were not more oats sown in this part of the state.

A short article on oats will be prepared by Henry Danheim and sent to the Marshall county papers. The farmers should hold more of these meetings and talk over the handling of different crops and the raising of stock. Get better acquainted, Mr. Farmer, it will benefit all of you. WE ALWAYS DESIRE BUTTER, J1GGS AND POULTRY IN EXCHANGE.

A good meal always awaits you there. Far-mers! You can find a better table at 85 Cents per meal than elsewhere. Home-made Candy always on hand as well as a good line of Cigarit. Come to Heaths. cemetery yesterday.

1 e- D. M. GRANGER. land Leader. 4 Buy from The Journal's I.