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Ife MIX Ejettilimw, 1 1 Volume 29. Hill City, Graham County, Kansas, July 25, 1918. No. 9. From Sgt.

Everett Grecian L. J. PETTIJOHN Yankee Robinson Coming The circus is the most democrat Dear Dad: I am mailing you a panorama of ic amusement institution in the one part of the crowd at the Red world, today. There is less social Cross Exhibition I told you about division, less effort to cater, to any class than is to be found in any just before I went to Pittsburg other organization or movement. It was the greatest show of the kind ever pulled off and the first The circus is one of the greatest dispensers of knowledge ever or In A Wreck Ilex Welty wrote from Tennessee that -he went oyer his first bill O.

K. The train he was riding on through Missouri was derailed and the car he was riding in was wrecked. Five weje killed and fifty injured. Rex escaped with a few cuts and bruises. Upon investigation it was learn-ed that a rail had been removed from the track.

They su'spitioned pro German work and thought possibly it was meant for the next train which earried 700 negro troops. Hex and several other marines were on their wry to Paris Island. S. C. ganized.

Compare the circus menagerie, with its thousands of 50 Pairs of Socks The Salt Lake, Utah, Tribune recently contained the picture and the following write-up gt. Mrs. Elizabeth mother of C. E. Uaer, who married Edith Bray-nard of this place.

A woman 84 years of ago, who has knitted fifty pairs of socks, all of which have been donated by her to the Red Cross, to warm the feet of tho American soldiers lighting in the trenches of France, is not only an object of envy by the younger Red Cross wsrkers, but of admiration as well. Mrs. Elizabete Baer, 727 West Second South street, the patriotio woman, has bi come, so embued with the necessity, of performing her bit for the camso of the Sammies abroad that she has been devoting every spare minute to making the things which will give comfort to the fighters for Uncle Sam. Mrs. Baer is the more keenly conscious of the war demands, as the has two grandsons in the selective service class and are likely to called at any time for military service.

Lenora News. Her husband, Hiram Baer, was one of the early day Populist commissioners of this county. Stork Calls i With Dr. andMri. Bundy attend-ing.

A 9 pound boy at Alex Uaird'a 5 miles west of town. A 10 pound boy at Albert Chip-man's. A 9 pound girl at Dr. Banetti, daily patrons, to a city zoo in act included one hundred and three ships in grouped formations. That is the largest number we've ever had up at one time here.

This picture gives you some idea of the kind of men I have as stu-dents. Most of these fellows are in office or garrison work and it is a well assorted bunch. The point of numbers who are benefit -v A 'n A ed by both. What is the result? The circus has first place as a public benefactor, If a zoo is a good thing for picture was taken near the end of the show and a number of differ city, and is so recognized, and is supported by public taxes, why should not such a big wild animal show like the Yankee Robinson be of great benefit to the public, pay ent stunts were being pulled off The picture bas been passed by censor so you do not need to be afraid to show it to anyone. I suppose you will recall this same Saturday Night Star Theater Presents ALICE JOYCE view because mama and you were ing for the privilege of instructing and entertaining tho masses.

The showman puts nine parts of his efforts into showmanship and one part into service. Candidate for Secretary along this road several times. The big improvements since you in As will be seen when the big were here are in different parts of the field. show comes to Hill City Wednesday, Aug. 7, a wonderful program i i i i "The Song of the Soul" Also Big Comedy I spent yesterday afternoon as passenger in the Acrobatic Slage can be given oy an uinus oi trained and educated wild animals of Flying.

Went up at 7:30 with from the jungle under the most 10 and 20 Cents (Vitagraph Production) skilled apd competent the most wonderful flyer in the country. That French man Joseph Lievre. We flew over Stinson field and pulled some aw Of the domestic features the Buchanan Blue Ribbon horses are Office of Home Service Section Graham County Red Cross The Home Service section of the Graham County Chapter of the American Red Cross is compiling a roster of the soldier boys from Graham County now in the National Army. We find no official record in the county, giving the military connections of our boysinkbaki. To enable us to complete the roster we ask that all who have relatives or friends in the service furnish us information as follows, viz: Name, address, company, "regiment, and other military connections neces sary to completly identify the oldier in addressing mail to him.

We are especially anxious to get information on the boys recently inducted into the service as -soon aa they receive their assignments. The record will be open for public inspection. We may add that the correspondence of the soldier boys would be greatly increased if their friends at borne had easy access to the propef address. W. L.

Sayers, Chairman Home Service Dep't. alone worth the price of admission. ful stunts. I felt perfectly safe with him but didn't like the way he pulled his stunts, too sensation al. It was a wonderful opportun ity and I'll never forget it I sure was sweating when I came down The trained pigs, a seemingly im; possible act, attract much attc-n -tion, like wise Bessie Harvey and her flock of pigeons, and an entirely new novelty, a trained zebra.

There are over 50 wild and domestic animal acts in the 3 rings during a praiseworthy pxogram of State. Petlijohn's Announcement The announcement of tho candidacy of L. Pcttijohn, of Dodge City, for the Republican nomination for secretary of state will be received with approval. In the first place Mr. Pcttijohn is well qualified for the position.

There is no one who can fulfill the many and important duties of tho office- better, and mighty few could do as well. In tho Recond place during his active public life he has mado a record for abitity and efficiency wherever ho has been called upon, and he adds to the business qualities a kindly, courteous mariner which is of advantage to the public, His in-egrity is unquestioned and there is no doubt but that ho would make a splendid state official. In Southwest Kansas, Mr. Pet-tijohn wilf be exceptionally troop. He has been a factor in its growth and progress, a helper in all tho forward movements, and a personal friend of more people than any other, man that we kow of.

lie has made the good light for others and now they will doubtless make it for him. Took off my helmet and my hair was wet right to my bead a drowned rat. I just missed going over 2 hours long. up with cadet Farnell who broke the Field record by making 40 consecutive loops. He began at The modern circus ring is a circle of 14 9 inches in diameter.

The unvarying dimensions the ring respond to a double ne Mr.Can't Afford, Attention! OCCASIONALLY the Chautauqua Committee finds a man who says he can't afford to attend the Chautauqua. When a man's house needs painting, he paints it. It isn't a question of whether he can afford to paint lust then. He borrows the money, if need be, to paint for he knows he can't afford not to paint. When a man is sick he gets a doctor.

Me knows he can't afford not to have a doctor. Day after day you wear your brain thin. Your brain is our best servant. The Chautauqua will do more, to repair your brain than a trip across the continent." "It will plant new thoughts, stir new energies, awaken new patriotism, kindle new inspiration. It will soothe with great music, rest with choice entertainment.

The Dollar spent for the Chautauqua Season Ticket isn.t an 1 expenditure it is an investment. It will bring returns as surely as a Liberty Bond. You will tackle your job with renewed energy. And nil your folks af home need the Season Ticket panacea. Mr.

Can't Afford, You Can't Afford To Do Without It Hill City Chautauqua cessity: Ihe exigency of the ani 8000 feet and lost 6000 feet. in the 40 loops. I only made two loops yesterday but Id rather be in them any day than the barrel! rolls that Joe put mo thru. Gee! He hung upside down on one of them and then tail slipped into a sort of Immelman turn but made a tail spin of it and we headed off in the same direction allho I didnt real ize il for a while because the engine threw some oil while we were upside down and my goggles were dirty and besides I felt all wrong 'side out. He was very careful to make me not only fast en my safety belt but to strap ii shut with a double strap.

I was glad of it for a while too believe me Abner wrote and told me A Word For Justice Burch While wars' affairs are engross ing our people, and little attention is being paid to political "matters, yet the primary election will soon arrive and the peaceful atfairs of the state cannot be entirely over looked. The two se nior justices of the state supreme court, Chief Justice Johnston and Associate Justice R. A. Burch are If you want to exchange your farm for one when the sun shines and it rains too I will 6how you. M.

W. Carney. E. Slopansky, Chairman. Aug.

2 to 6, up for renomination. They have faithfully served the people and deserve a renomination. No op? ponent has appeared against Jus about seeing Maj Mitchell fall al Gerstner Field. I used to think tice Johnston, but some obscure and unknown attorney did file his mal. This rule is convenient for men but it is indispensable for animals.

A performing horse must find, in whatever spot he appears before the public, a ring of 14 yards, 9 inches, sanded to a depth of 3 inches and a quarter, surrounded by an embankment, opening in 2 places only. Of the modern circus Arthur Brisbane writes: ''The human be ing most in need of amusement, most greatly benefited by amusements that stimulates the imagination, is the child. And in our civilization there is far loo little done in the line of amusement for children. stimulates imagination stimulates mental growth. The circus is a beneficial normal, entrancing 6timulant to the imagination of children.

That is why parents should take their children to the circus. It is their right and father and mother should go along and enjoy the performance. adv. Remember the union evening services at the Methodist church next sabbath Rev. Adolpb Haberly of the Presbyterian church will preach.

Rev. A Plants gave a very helpful sermon at the Presbyterian church last sabbath that was appreciated by the large congregation present. But those absent missed a message they needed. a JNx4 like the one in the above picture'was a sort of slow acting i GINGHAM I 3 ii rv tl tl TTv 1 thing but the "way that crazy candidacy against Justice Burch. That should not make any difference.

Judge Burch is one of the Frenchman made old 1549 aet made me-change my mind. Well I must go to work. Dent let the ablest, most learned and brilliant jurists in America, and a credit to above worry you cause I wont get I SCllOOi LP ress es the state, and to the Republican party. His decisions are models to go up with him again. Your Kelly Kid Everett.

of enlightening and progressive jurisprudence. Some of his opin Griffiths -Spencer. ions treating of the relations of employers to their workmen have been copied into text books for ae 5 3 Last Tuesday at Hays Miss Grace and Mr. Claude Just the thing for the CHOOL GIRL law students. Judge Burch's Spencer were married.

Claude is a Graham county boy of sterling work on the bench and his writ iogs and addresses on war. prob lems, Red Cross and other human worth and is taking a special army course at Hays. The bride itanan work bas been tnat or a has many friends here and is an high minded and patriotic citizen Every Republican ought to take a Ei accomplished young lady. We extend our congratulations and moment's time to put a cross after best wishes. Judge Burch's name when mark A young soldier in France ing his or her ballot on August wrote his sister.

"Thank God I 6th. Also Gingham Dress Goods. New Pieces Arriving Daily Do Not Buy Until You Have Seen These Beautiful New Pieces The Columbia District Sabbath sohool gave a farewell picnic in honor of the neighborhood, who entered the government service on have gone over the top and come back again and I put eight Ger The supports of Governor mans in hell." The censor who Tuesday night, at the Matt Find 5 ly grove on Monday. Over 100 seems to have had a se nse of hu mor, drew a line about this lead people were rrrc' Rev Adolph R. S.ubbs for the United States senator feel that he is entitled to the nomination against Senator Thompson as he fairly won the nomination six years ago but lost out through the better factional Haberly spoke uu Neighborhood ing out to the margin, where he wrote: "It is against the war rules to give the exact location of Cooperation" and a word of ap precialipn good will and affection the enemy." Ex.

1 to the new recruits and Mr. D. C. fight that dissupted the Republi MITffl P. G.

STORE Kay gave a four minute patriotic can party at that time. That trouble has. passed and many of Herbert Ambrosier, of Hill Chy Kansas, brother of our wife the Stubbs opposition at that time address. A bountiful dinner and lots.of ice cream was served by the ladies and all bad a splendid arrived in Cheyenne Wells Wed are cow supporting him to correct nesday morning. Chejebnne time.

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