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TEE DODGE CITY TIMES. Tho Greatness of Gnus. The K"J arable crop of the country is laaiie, woitli turte-fourtna of a billion Ut year, bot the value of gnta wan rery mucn greater. That portion which is cured for winter ue la small compared with what is galtierxl by the larui animals ihemstlie", in umnie,r, and in every eeason of the roll. iDg year. Ills not the gran farm in Eng land that fail to rent, but the arable cram and turn p lands on which the piuch of tomUlion falls aoocert and hardest. Illi noia liaa mainly gone to graM, excejit about a fourth of the area eiven up to corn, and proper in proportion to the extent of tct. ijure. Iowa ij fast foilowinj the example, and i reaping the reward of this etroVe of rural tconony. Southern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota are rapidly extending mowing and paturae, and enlarging flocks and herds, and esubliihinf; butter and cheese iactorlw. 1 be KKitb is b-ginning to think Utter of grass; there Li a field for en terprise in dairying and meat production on the Alleglienian plateaus and elope" wnich will one day make the fortane of multilude. Land can be hail at nominal ratts, capable of jirowicgclorer and orchard gra-s, in a climate healthy and comfortable as any in the United States, where a near market for butter and cheese at hiirh prices could be enjoyed until tomitition ahonld jualire the superior adeantajre. Klienn nnd Cattlo ToeOthOr. t-A ..Autni1 ifnrmn he nn of the MC nut H"t'J ...- - - ledinj cattlemen of Western Texaa that on one ride of his range there are seTeral flocks of shtep which graie over the e line territory occupielby MTeral bucdred of cis cattle, and that, mktead of ruining his range, and being the dauage w gencralr contended, they are a positive benefit. He emphati cally assert that the dtile on this particu lar territory are in a much better condition, in every respect, than any other in his herd, lie claims that the old-time theory that the intermingling of sheep on the same range with cattle is disastruus, and will starve the latter, is wholly erroneous, and should be exploded. The shtep eat oat the weecs and undergrowth which cattle never touch, and thus open the way for the growth of the grass, and thtreby greatly improve the range. We were always a little doubtful about the hu.Artl.afVurr hut livin" nerer een it illfotratcd we accepted it on general - 11. .LTU .!.- t.A a -lintlt principles. iienowiBiuiui .-. -..,.. r.1 luliAva tl. lr ia nnt far dis- tant when cattlemen will, to some extent, . .1 . .1 I util. n & tnr introduce sneep on ineir wiuc ur. . the hcntSt they will be to them. A ool Grower. .To keep stock from running into barbsd wj:e fence, plow a couple of furrows about t Jo feet from the posts. Thi- is said to be a sore and certain remedy. Parties, drfiring the celebrated Joeepb SchlitiMilwanlteBeer can have the same by leaving orJers at ssloon on Main street, linn he i.urchased bv the keg, barrel, or bottled; six dozen in barrel or two doztn in cases. Alo Soda Water in the following flavors: Lemon, Strawberry, Vanilla, EiepLerry and Ginger Ale. Orders are promptly attended to at j,S Hem-.y Sturm's Pratt & Pratt, of Jetmore Ilodgtman Co., who are supplying the cattlemen with short horn bulls, have some first-claw milch cows for sale. jtf Tbli life ls.bct a game of cirdfl. Which each one ha to learn . Each sbufler cut and dealt the pack. And each a trump does turn. Some tarn a high card to the top, While others turn a low. Some hold a hand quite flush with trumps. While others none can tbow When hearts are trumps we play for lot. Ana pleasures deck the hoar No thoughts of Borrows check oar joy. In handsome rojy bowers. When dlan-ond chance to crown tho pack. It's then men aiake their golds. Large sums are often lost and won, Ry gamblers young and old. When clubs are trumps look out for war On ocein or on land. For bloody deeds are often done. When clubs are n the hand . The final trump of all if spades. Turned by the Land of Time. No matter where a man may live. In cold or torrid clime. No matter what a man may lose. Nor how much he ruay save. You'll find the spade turns up at last. And digs the players grave. Thi is an inventive - A E'liilarfelpbia man brings forwdril a new kind of shirt which, he siys, i-upplle a long felt Vint. It has a Knp of fMnd-aper down tfce back. I had ievtrehtitkoI grarel and Lidcer trouble; wai unable to pel any medicine or doctor to cure me until I used Hop Bitten, and TINGDl! OClUr ill tuir uc uuiu a jij iu ni.r, nd they cured me in a abort time. A Dl3 :igdisiim Lawyek of WayxeCo ,N. Y to laded or gray hair by the us' of Parker's Hair rJalsaci, Harmless .irescing uigoij esteemed for its perfume and purity. SHEEP FOR SALE. 500 1 1 BAD of Young and Well Impioreil Mtfca. MOLanik. and") Wrfntrs. .s. W ATF-V. Dodge City, Kauai". 11ANCU FOR SALE. " O ACRES deedwl land, one-half mile 5, mile southn est of Dodaj Uty. LMabltshed 4 rears. " AThN. f , VlkJ) . . SHEEP FOIL SALE. From 1,000 to 14,000 Head OP IMIT.OVED SHUEI With or without Hanches. For particulars ad- (rrS) J. o. AbUUli, wt JAFFA BltO'S., i.ljf TrtnWad. Colo. F- C ZIMMERMIAjSTN, DEALER IX Genera!" Merchandise, Hardware, Tinware LlDIBEIt AND AGRICULTUKAL DIPLE3IEI.TS. Stoves, Pumps, Fire Arms and Ammunition. Agent for Agent for nCCKEVF. JAI CIIAnPICV tEAVESwOllTII MOWING MACHINES, Scientific Stoves and Ranges. BEST MADE. BEST IX USE. Caldwell, Ka's. Dodge City, Kas. ! Fort Griffin. Texas. YORK-PARKER-BEAPER MERCANTILE COMPANY. CAKBV A CO.TIPLKTE LI.M: OP General Merchandise and Outfitting Goods, And Make the Lowest Price of any House in the West. 31. It. DRAPER, Manager, DODGE CITY, KANSAS. MORRIS pea lei: COOKl.tn and STOVES & Hardware, v QUEEXSWAKE And a Large General A(JE.T FOR CIIAIITEK OAK aXOTEM ?S0iWA WEUm HfVACKk' ffl 5 -cssiSfel if Mw n.. .ig fet,.ytSvaj 17 2 t iV If COLLAR m:ATin frfl EANGES. gn Tinware, GLASSWARE. Stock of Merchandise. rOsTOFFICE BLOCK "thlaaRViaaaiaKTrSt ajss "aa&SHaBaWa ?? See TOM LAHEY before you huv elsewhere. He has al ways on hand a Variety of SHEEP-Ewes and Werners. AND WILL PV THE niCalEMT jRKCT PRICE FOB WOOL. AildreM or call on THOS. LAHEY, Dodge City, Kas. FOR SALE. THAVE SF.AU 1.AS VKGAS. NT MtllTO, i.COO Ills. Fat, IMFUOVEl) MLUI.sO CTIlLItS, 2. S ana 4 jear old; will slltar "4 sounds. Addrr-s ft. L. O., Cars Grow, ltlacfcwtll u ul0-tt Las Vjgaa, N. JL. RANCH & CATTLE FOR SALE. I.-V EDH'tRIH t'OOSTV. HOL'TH WKTi:it.' KAPHAS. acrea In trult and furest tretl; utit acrmof oor- . ..... II. t.k anW. an.. .t.ni1ff rais.iwo wina liuna mm ua ..- lniub:Hvo ttre-Horr dwtlllmta. two barns, ttnlieahland aialilrs, .latrj houw, lwnl tiT houc. sumimr kltchtn. Ae. Tumo tiolld inm are of lumber pu: up in substantial iuannr aaitlatuudnpatr. The dairy hai ; capacity for slaty cSwa, a rurnlihfd wiu Coolcy Ciranwrs and the lateat uunroremenu In dairy apparatus. Complete 1.UUH of fanning nteaslla andearpen. six Hundred hea.1 of Cows, Including thorough Irrd and high graJ.d Wiort Horns, graded Jer seys ad Improved lexans. Eight well broken cattle pontes. fur frm horses. l"oland China lioes, goats and poultry. lor,.lonlarsaddrjLi.oKTOK jvSTsia Kmsley, Ka. A: GLUCK, DEAIXU IX WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELRY, Has returned from St. Louis Stock of Goods. ALL El'AIUED. Please call aud oam.no my f.lWr &CO.. UUlllaK L'lll, 14.AalHA With a Large and Well Selected I II WE SECURED 1 11E SERVICES OF A TIRST-CLASS WORKMAN". AXD wnnir wir.l. UK NILVTLY AXD BATJSFAUIOIULY REPAIRED. HENRY STURM, FL0TJRI1NG MILLS, UODCi: C1TV, KAN., WHOLESALE AIHETAIL DEALER IXj svtes, Various Causes Advanclns yeirs, care, sickness, disap pointment, and hereditary prcdlpoi tion all operate to turn the hair gray, and either of them Inclines it to shed prematurely. AYEtfs Hun. Vigor win restore faded or pray, light or red hair to a rich brown or deep black, as may be desired. It softens and cleanses the scalp. gitns" It a healthy action. It removes tud cures dandruff and humors. By Its use faUlng hair is checked, and a new Rrowth will be produced in all cases where the follicles are not de stroyed or the plands decayed. Its r.. . Hnauttfiiilv shnurn on brashv. weak, or sickly hair, on which a few applications will produce the gloss and freshness of youth. Harmless and sure In its results, it Is incomparable as a dressing, and is especially valued for the soft lustre and richness of tone it imparts. Aran's Hait. Vigor is colorless: contains neither oil nor dye; and will not soil or color white cambric; yet it lasts lont on the hair, and keeps it fresh and vigorous, imparting n agreeable perfume. For sale by all drnggbts. WHISKY, ja.D CM.'AKS. DODGE CI TV. KAXNAS. ABE SOW MASCFACTUKISO THE Choicest Brands, of FJour. THE MOST IMPROVED MILLING APPARATUS IS USE. FRESH 7IEAL. AND Jill, I. FEED constantly on hand; HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR WHEAT. Orders promptly filled. All orders from tea city delivered lrce of charge. II. F. MAY A CO.. Proprietors Acont for tho Celebrated MILWAUKEE BEER. DODGE CITY T0VX CO. Town Lots for Sale. Prices to Suit all Parties. Apply to FKE.6. T. .11. WE.ME, Agent. dsio varied svni perfect are tixsir r orsavni. or Im re- . TcuiC ant tnIM Stimulant, u&ue.wlthout tntox- Ibe tL'arest and Ilekt 2IeJiciae eier Side. 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