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COMMON SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT and xtwthew -assisting vith t.)i The Chautauqua managers added not a little J.o the comfort of the crowds by providing comfortable benches 7Mi) abom ftQ for jbe mother's j mJHI small ehllrjrtrwothers irrinffed themselves tibder the trees, on the fence and along the side walks down tain street. The chief speaker was not. able to be present but again luck to the aid of the school people. Prof. . B. Matthew, one of the beet orators our state Institutions have sent out, was here assisting with the notion picture views and delivered, o a few moment's notice, one of the -best commencement addresses it has - been our privilege to hear. Usually in eutdoor speeches and with such an immense audience present It is diffi cult for a speaker to command inter est and order. Mr. Matthew bad no difficulty whatever. Every person listened eagerly and admiringly to the talented speaker, from his first sentence to the last. His theme was good preparation and then service to the world. The present rate of prog ress demands the very best education for all boys and girls and every boy and every girl may with pluck and determination attain it. Prof. Mat thew's hobby is influencing the state Institutions to make conditiens in each of them such as to offer suit able employment to ail students de- Augost 28, 1918 "It is better to be born lucky than either rich or handsome" is a favor ite saying of our county superinten dent and last Saturday her maxim was indeed verified. It seems there were '"Lions in the way" of this year's common school commencement from the legislature that made a law compelling 7 months schools to take final examinations with the 9 month schools down to the late summer month of daily rain, cloudy and disa greeabie weather. But "All things come to those who wait" provided he wait long enough and in the right nlice and work while he waits so the patient graduates were more than repaid for their spring disappoint ment on "All Schoois Day", August 18th. Early in the forenoon the peo ple began pouring in from ail direc tions and by 11:00 a. m. the town was crammed full of cars, buggies, wagons and pedestrians The "Movie" Man," Mr. Kent from Oklahoma, with the director of the parade, Prof. E. B. Matfaew of F. H. N. S., Hays, were kept busy in attempts to get the throngs of people on record in addition to the formal parade. The picture taking ab somewhat de layed by the masses o' cicuda thai at 10:00 a. m. tnrea-.ened to prevent the taking of any good pictures. I:i;t even this misfortune was "iuck lor it gave time to the Collyer band to pull each other out of the mud holes near Voda arriving here to head the pa rade jufct as the clouds Cieared away leaving the weather all that couid be desired both for picture tatting and outdoor Droirram. lr. LaCerte de serves the gratitude of every citizen in the county. No one worked harder than he to get together his scattered band from wheat anb cornfields, from bank and store. All honor to liim and the Collyer boys! Wa-Keeney will re member their contribution to the program and some day find an oppor tunity to return the favor. The parade was led over the map ped out route by John Spena, the auto king of the west, in his new handsome Buick, following came the handsomely decorated car of Chase "Wilson with Germany, England, Austria, France and Russia harmoni ously chatting together while the flags of these different nations flut tered joyfully in a real Kansas breeze which began to blow for the first time during this summer. Then came Columbia, Hazel Jones, with her 4& states in patriotic colors (common school graduate girls) then Uncle Sam, Lee Hinshaw, with the boy graduates; then Prcf. N'iesley with the High school alumni in all their glory of purple and gold, then the county superintendent her car literal ly swarming with little people and then cars and more cars. Only "5 cars were taken in the motion picture though over 200 wished to be inclnded. The K00 feet limit because of ex pense made this necessary. After the parade the people scat tered for Dinner. Many went to the park for the picnic luncheon which transformed the lawn into a fairy scene full of happy children, tasteful ly dressed in all colors of the rainbow, enjoying themselves to the fullest ex tent. Others hurried to the hotels only to be turned away for no town of Wa-Keeney's size could furnish meals for so many people. Good -nature of the crowd prevailed even in hunger and the stores were cleared of all supply of cheese, crackers and j cookies. Because of this difficulty J the afternoon program was delayed and not until 2:30 did the band bring the people to the neighborhood of the park where a stage, after the Ben Greet style of Hays, had been erected and tastefullj decorated by our coun ty's artist, Jake Heck man. The plat form was banked w ith flowers brought j lasteruiij arxauged few the 5 siring to work their way through school. He believes that this world owes children a good education and he is determined to compel the world to pay that debt. . S. A. Newcomer, chairman of the board of county com missioners, was net present, and as the "Movie Man" had monopoly of time the graduates received their diplomas in the superintendeng's of fice after close of program. Everybody was at liberty except the school boards; they held an hour's meeting in the court room All the io .Districts were repre sented about one hundred mem hers registering. ssot ail present however got the opportunity to do so. H. M. Culter from the Kansas State Normal -School gave a most helpful talk. He is one of the great Rural School men and any superintendent is fortunate who can bring teachers and school boards within his reach. Trego county has asked for an address from him at one of the teachers' as sociations this coming winter. Messrs. Rinker and Walker were nominated for officers of the sccool board organi zation but both declined because "of the delayed work on farms this rainy season, ine county superintendent was appointed temporary president, secretary and treasurer until next April meeting when permanent offi cers will be chosen. In the evening an instructive and amusing motion picture program was given all school children being ad mitted free. Many a parents was "per suaded against his will" to forsake all his chores and remain for the night be cause cf the pleadings cf the children to stay for the "Movies". The films recomended by State Superintendent Ross were excellent. One of the most pleasing to the children was -"Sonny Jim", a comedy in which the little four year old boy determined to have the stork take back his little baby sister as she is robbing him of his share of pa pa's and mama'saffecticn.The pictures were shown a number of times in succession in order to give a chance for all remaining in the city for the evening, to see them. Next week the home motion pictures will be on the county Fair Program. It has been decided by -the school people, to have an "All Schools' Day" every year just before opening of schools in order to get up a good rous ing school spirit for the school year. There is some talk to begin laying the foundation of a permanent fund for this purpose. The teachers and school boards are putting tneir heads together and we may look for some thing proportionately greater next summer. This paper favors anv scheme that will bring the people of the whole county in social contact, give them a good time and boom the school. We are right with you school folks: ! ! mx High School Opening. Trego County High School will open its fall term Monday, September 6th. Pupils should appear on the first day enroll and get their assign ment. They can get all books that are needed on Monday and then be ready for Tuesday's work. No books should be purchased before seeing the princi pal. J. H. Niesley. CHAUTAUQUA COMMITTEE REPORT The Wa-Keeney Chautauqua com mittee held a meeting last Monday at which they audited and allowed bills, and submit the following report for the information of all who may be interested in the matter: Total receipts from sale of sea son tickets $652 00 Total gate receipts., 277" 36 , Waathw Rapwt Maximum and minimum tempera ture according to the government thermometer at Wa-Keeney for -th week ending Wednesday noon. Mai. . Mm. $929 36 Paid White & Myers, guaranty 500 00 " ' " ". one half excess ......... 214 W Paid for 86 benches 9 70 Paid labor. . . .. ; 31 8 Paid 'sundry expenses .... 29 32 Paid advertising, printing, sta tionery....- 14 75 Balance in treasury. 49 11 - 929 36 It may be noted that the largest Item of local expense is the cost of the benches which now belong to the Chautauqua committee and may be used for other outdoor gatherings. The second largest - item consists of the money paid to local labor.. The sundry expense account 'includes postage, d raj age, ice, rest tent, wire and lumber used or damaged, etc:, The committee feels that' the Chau tauqua of 1915 was quite successful and desires to thank the general pub lic for their support which was quite liberal, all conditions being consid ered. C. M. Hutchison, Treasurer. A. S. Peacock, . - Secretary. Hdicin Faow You have bought the bulky stock food and given to your stock as a medicine. Why not buy onjy the med icine and furnish your own food? The medicine will be much more certain.. In fact, B. A. Thomas .Stock Remedy is so certain to give the right results that we sell it on the money back. It it doesn't straighten up your horse or cow orsheep. giveycur money back plan WaKeeney Hardware Co. and R A I Samuels, Ogallah, Kara. Agents. -adv. Thursday 71 Friday '.. 74 ..... Saturday 78 Sunday 70 Monday 72.. Tuesday 80 Wednesday 83 August was unusually coot, the temperature reaching ninty or above only one day. Bain fell on thirteen days during the month, although the total was but 4.97 "inches which is only a trifle more than fell here , in August, 1914. The total rainfall for the eight months of this year is 28.39 inches, which is seven inches above the average annual precipitation. We have had no rain in the last week, and the bright windy weather is im proving threshing conditions. Light frosts on Monday morning was re ported from low-lying situations. Our Advice IsTT When ytfti fed oul rf sorts Xiutu fmtaon, let os say tou n 3o do relieve yon, see a physician, because do otner name remedy will. old only by uo, 10 W. W. Gibson. 3. 4. 5. 6. MOTION PICTURE OF "ALL SCHOOL'S DAY" TAKEN AUGUST 28TH Brief outline of pictures: 1. Scene in court house park showing crowds. 2. Trego county teachers. " Trego county school children. Trego county school boards. Common school graduates. Some Trego county homes. 7. High School building. 8. Court house. 9. Where taxes come from. (Farm scene with wheat stacks and corn fields.) 10. Picnic dinner in court yard lawn. 11. Parade: John Spena, the Ford man in the lead. ' (a) Columbia. (b) Uncle Sam. (c) 48 States. (d) Germany, England, Austria, Russia, all in friendly tion grouped in the same car. (e) Peace, Justice, Wisdom, penty. (f) High school alumni. (g) Citizens. In addition to the above there will beau extra good program of-three other reels at the Air Dome. Sep tember 8, 9, 10. Admission 25 cents. Come and help lay the foundation of permanent "All Schools' Dav" fund and enjoy "seeing yourself go by." Carrie A. Stbadal, County Superintendent. For sale Two 12-hoe disc drills used one season at a bargain, VMne ront Implement House Adv 23 Voda We bad a few threshing days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lennie Zeman were Voda visitors Sunday. Threshing machines are now getting quite numerous in this vicinity. Mrs. J. Griffith and Mrs. J. Vande water were Wa-Keeney shoppers, Tuesday. Mrs. L. A.'Krhut and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hartfield of Collyer. $ Mr. and Mrs. R. Kristof attended the funeral of W. if. Pearl south of Wa-Keeney, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Davis and Mess rs Albert and David Owens and -Miss Pertha Oldham spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Ralph Kristof. A. G. Schwanbeck is erecting a big barn on his farm north of Voda. At present he is laying the cement blocks. It will soon be ready for the carpenter. : SkY France, rela- Pros- f Xyf' N Rev. .lva P. Jones, field secretary of the State Temperance Union will lecture at the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning; at the M. E. church, Ogallah in the afternoon at 3 o'clock; and at the Methodist church at 8 o'clock. His theme will be National Prohibition. He is an orator of exceptional ability and his lecture will be a strong argument in favor of national prohibition. Every body invited. IIP!! 5 H irnHOL- 3 FER CEXE ATectabkIYq)aialioifccA- simflatrngme ioaanaDBgn ting the jUn.icnsawi inm- Promotes DIcslion.ChcaM ness andBfestConrBij OpmnvMorpliine nar-Minoai. JiamUtStKt-JtxSaif mirmJmtt- lion. jjour-M"-- Worms. Tevenshne am Xac Simile Sinatarc of. For Infants and Children. Mothers Know That Genuine Castoria Always Bears the Signature of M w U IF In Use For Over Thirty Years wsscflsniRifl Exact Copy of Wrapper. TME CCNTAUfl COMMNT, RIW YORK CfTY. LUIVIBER COAL GRAIN Estimates Cheerfully Furnished GOOD WEIGHTS AND GOOD PRICES GIVEN I FOR YOUR GRAIN The Hardman Lumber Co. 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Make your invest ments at home -where you can look after them person ally. The Guarantee Fund" Life plan solves the problem of how to do it. Investigate it. -. ' We have $300,000.00 in force in Trego County and if you are not in the list but would like information at your own age, fill out the blank below and mail to me. Please frive me information . "regarding your insurance. . Same Date of Birth W. L BARR Special .Agent Wa-Keeney, v Kan.