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iMsJ'SJdJJX! jiaamzjait ' THE DODGE OITT TIMES. KANSAS HTHEAT PBOIFECTI. The land department of the Atchitfoo, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad is in receipt of its first series of reports on the condition of winter wheat along its line i road. These dispatches embrace the Cottonwood and Arkansas valley counties, and in fact the whole southern half ot the state, except the southwestern tier of counties. A more rainy March, or one better suited to the growth of wheat has rarely been known in Kansas. The telegrams now to hand confirm this fact. The question asked by Col. Johnson of his correspondents were these: (1) Give some account of the condition of winter wheat in your county. (2) Compare with condition at same time last year. (3) Does early or late sown look beet? (4) Is there any injury from frost? (5) Has recent weather been favorable? (6) Are farmers adding to their live-stock, and what is a fair estimate of the profits on cattle and sheep in your vicinity? No reason need be given for the last ques tion. Every armer and capitalist in the West is interested in some way in the sub ject of stock. Here in Kansas the indica tion is that the state will ultimately become a greater stock raising than farming region. The returns to the state board show a con stant addition to the number of stock held, and a rapid rise in the value of such animals, indicating that the quality is im proving as the number increases. Again, there have been misleading Btories circulated as to how much could be made on cattle and sheep, and it was deemed wiae to get a state ment of profits from releable correspondents over a considerable breadth of territory. All things considered, and keeping in mind the importance of the wheat estimates, it is probably not too much to say that the re plies to question No. 6 are the most import', ant brought out by the land commissioner. There is no correspondent but adds his testimony to the general opinion that Kans as farmers are everywhere increasing their herds, while profits ase estimated, all the way from 25 to 70 per cent., and in some cases even more. Twenty-five to forty per cent, seems a fair average based on last year's re sults; yet in every case where there has been careful and intelligent management more has been made. As the hopeful charachter of such a general tendency in a new state much may be said, for in an area like Kans as suited best to a diversified system of agri. cultre, there is always an unsubstantial class of farmers who are likely to be carried away by speculative agriculture, and so partially fail. With sheep and cattle properly cared for, such men become independent of wind and weather. Wheat prospects are good; the reports show them generally better than at the same time last year, and it will be remembered that the crops of 1882 was the best ever harvested in the state. Early planting is ia the most satisfactory condition, and the area of winter-killed is not large in some counties none is reported. While there is a consensus of opinion as to the particularly favorable weather of the past month, it is also generally reported that the plant is not so far advanced as naval at this season, al though as fresh and healthy as it could well he. THE HEW POSTAGE STARUP. The postoffice department has agreed upon the design for new two cent postage stamp for first-class matter, and the work of print ing for distribution will soon be begun. A medallion of Washington in a panel is the most prominent feature, and half round the top the words "U. 8. postage" are placed. It is a departure from the present style when the initials "TJ. S." are need. At the lower portion of the stamp the wores "two -cents" are situated, divided by the figure two. The design is conspicuous for its plainness and there is an absenae of any dec oration not in keeping with the subject. The likeness "of Washington has been pro nounced perfect by all who have seen it, and it is a copy of the head of the painting in j 4he.eat room of the president's house. IOWA HOUSE, P. R. HOBBLE, Proprietor. DODGE CITY, KAS. A tew doors west of Postoffic. Good accommodations on reasonable terms. SOUTH SIDE HOTEL, (South end Arkansae river bridge,) JOHN BOWDEN, Proprietor. . DODGE CITY, KAS. BOARDING by the dav .or weefc. Good accommodations nor Stockmen. Corrals and pasture for stock. Terms reasonable. apl2 U. S. LAND OFFICE, ? Lamed, Kansas, April 10th, 1883. i Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final Droofin sunoort of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of me uibiticc uouix oi jrora uounty, nansas, at the county seat, on Tuesday, May 15, 1883, viz: DELIA F. MOFFATT, homestead entry No. 5670 for the SW qr sec 14 tp 25 s, r 23 w. She names the tallowing witnesses to prove bis continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz: L. W. Nichols, Josiah Taylor, Peter Eaton, John Vau Voorhis, all of Speare ville P.O. Ford county, Kansas apl2-5t C. A. MORRIS, Register. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION- State of Kansas, County of Ford. J Notice is hereby given Samuel B. Carnahan that he has been sued in the District Court of Ford county, Kansas, by Josephine Carnahan, Eraymg that a decree ot divorce may be granted er, and that defendant is hereby required to answer Petition of Raid nlaintiff nn nv tinfnvn fha 24th day of May, 1888, or that the prayer of the jjcttbiuucir win ue gruHteu. JOSEPHINE CARNAHAN. ap 12 By Thos. S. Jones, her attorney. DODGE CITY and TAS00SA MAIL AND STAGE LIME. JL. K. ncINTITRE, Proprietor. Mails leave Dodge City on Mondays and Fridays at 2 p. m. Arrive at Tascosa on Mondays and Thurs days at 8 p. in. ACCOMMODATION FOR PASSENGERS AND EXPRESS GOODS. Office at 6. S, Emerson's store, mh29 DODGE CITY, KAS. HENRY STURM, DODGE CITY, KAS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN wrstes, WHISKY 'AND CIGARS. Agent for the Celebrated MILWAUKEE BEER, flHCkTBj F. C. ZIMMERMANN, - e.o - - Benera! Merchandise, Hardware, Tinware LUMBER AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMEI TS. Stoves, Pumps, Fire Agent for BITCKETE AND CHAMPION MOWING MACHINES, BEST MADE. Caldwell, Kas. Dodge City, Kas. Fort Griffin,. Texas. YORK-PARKER-DRAPER MERCANTILE COMPANY. ;CARR A COMPLETE LINE OF General Merchandise and Outfitting Goods, AndJMake the Lowest Price of any House in the West. M. B DRAPER, Manager, DODGE CITY, KASSAS. R R. GARLAND, DRUGGIST, DODGE CITY, KAS. Store east of P. C. Zimmermann's store. 53" Prescriptions put up day and night. 3 CITY DKUG STORE. Drugs and Medicines. PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, PAINTS, OILS, &c. Postoffice Building. DODGE CITY KAS. L: U: COLEBURN, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, In building north of tne Postoffice. DODGE CITY, KANSAS' M. COLLAR, BEALRR I STOVES land TINWARE, PLOWS AND HARROWS, HO WING MACHINES AND RAKES. SEEDS of all kinds. 6LAMWABE and QUEENSWARE. Keeps continually a good 'assortment to select from. U. S. LAND OFFICE, ) Lamed, Kansas, March 27, 1883. $ Notice is hereby given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Ford county. Kansas, at the county seat, on Saturday, April 28th, 1883, vi : JOHN WH1TAKEB, Homestead Entry No. 3343 for the Whlf NE qr and W hlf SE qr sec 24, tp25s. r21w. He names the following witnesses to prove bis continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: John W. Sidlow. E. P. Ott. James M. Hutchinson, John Bapp, Jr. all of Offerle ;p. O., Edwards county. Kansas. m29 C. A. MORRIS, Register. DEALER IN $ - " as. zssmLrtei. attjt Arms and Ammunition. Agent for LEAVENWORTH Scientific Stoves and Ranges. BEST IN tTSE. FLOURING MILLS, DODOE CITS', KANSAS. ARE HOW MANUFACTURING THE Choicest Brands of Hour. THE MOSTIMPKOVED MILLING APPARATUS IN USE. FRESH MEAL. AND MI I, I, FEED constantly on hand: HIGHEST MAKKET PRICE PAID FOR WHEAT. Orders promptly filled. All orders from the city delivered Iree of charge. O. MARSH & CO., Proprietors. J. TULLIS & CO., DEALERS IN GR00EBIES & PROVISIONS ALSO IIV CONNECTION A RESTAURANT. A few doors west oi Postoffice. DODGE CITY, KAS. H. M. CLAEK, Notary Public and Justice of the Peace, SPEAREVILLE, KANSAS. Particular attention given to business in the U.S. Land Office. Collections nrnmnt.lv attend ed to. By Universal Accord Ayer's Cathartic Pills are the best of all purgatives for family use. They are the product of long, laborious, and successful chemical investigation, and their extensive use, by physicians in their practice, and by all civilized na tions, proves them the best and most effectual purgative Pill that medical science can devise. Being purely veg etable no harm can arise from their use, and being sugar-coated, they are pleasant to take. In intrinsic value and curative powers no other -Pills can be compared with them; and every person, knowing their virtues, will employ them, when needed. They keep the system in perfect order, and maintain in healthy action the whole machinery of life. Mild, searching and effectual, they are especially adapted to the needs of the digestive apparatus, derangements of which they prevent and cure, if timely taken. They are the best and safest physic to employ for children and weakened constitu tions, where a mild but effectual cathartic is required. For sale by til drugging. 1