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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Mines Of WOOD are round In the
south of Russia, where they were dis
covered recently when the bed of a
river was dragged. Not very deep In
the earth. but covering an extent Of
200 square kilometers. forest of oaks
was found where II had beeu buried
by some unknown cataclysm centuries
ago. The wood Is In perfect. preserva-
ton. The man who found the entOmb-
ed forest has drawn from his mine
many trunks OF trees measuring from
100 to 1870 feet high and at least eight
cen inches In diameter. The mine IL
worth fortune, for the wood is Of the
finest quality. and rs result OF its
long rest underground it has taken the
most varied colors, ranging from dark
brown to pale rose and running through
all the shades Of blue and yellow.
One hundred and dfty thousand of the
ancient oaks have been turned over TO
the cabnetmakers - Harpers Weekly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
THE UTILIZATION
OF ROUGHAGE
Disposal Of Coarse Feeds a
Problem TO Be Solved.

Bulletin 1913 Of the Indiana expert
ment station contains the significant
statement that "one Of the greatest
losses ON the farm Is due to the lack
of proper utilization Of roughage in
cidental to grain production
There are produced upon the farm
large quantities Of rough feeds that do
not bring on the market prices to JUS
tify the removal of such quantities Of
plant food as Of necessity accompanies
the sale OF such products. Therefore
one Of the greatest problems to be
solved in successful farming is the dis
posal Of the rOughage produced on the
farm in such way as to secure the
feeding value and at the same time
conserve the plant food therein con-
tanned
1t is impossible to produce grain
without also producing large amounts
of roughage. Since cattle are the most
satisfactory animals to consume large
quantities Of roughage the solution or
the roughage problem lies largely with
this class of stock. and with It rests
the real value of roughage grown on
the farm Cattle feeding Is coming
more and more to be considered us a
means of marketing grain, conserving
soil fertility and completely utilizing
the roughage produced on the farm
rather than means Of commercial
speculation.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Pasture Improvement.

1t has heen ahundantly shown that
pastures may he improved by the APP
pllcation Of either natural or CONNER
ciaI fertilizers Where pastures are
heavily gra2ed and the animals fed
little or no other food. usually they
gradually decline. II. however. the cat
tie are fed considerable concentrated
food especially OF highly heterogeneous
character. or If the pastures are top
dressed with manure or commercial fer.
tilizers they may steadily grow better.
An occasional application Of seed, the
clipping of the weeds and the harrow
Ing of the fields will also contribute to
this end
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
THE CITY,s SENTINELs

A prominent eastern newspaper
has printed the following editorial
comment about the reception which
a city gives its visitors:
The first impressions strangers
form of a city often become thelI
final opinions. Much that is vital to
a city's welfare depends upon how
well it stands in the estimation
its visitors 1t is important. there
fore, that the city's sentinels. those
who by their occupation such as
depot employees, cab drivers, street
car men, policemen, hotel and rail-
way ticket office clerks-are the first
and often the only ones to meet
these strangers coming and going,
should treat them with courtesy and
consideration. Such treatment by
them is very apt to give the stranger
a favorable impression of the city
as whole, but i'll treatment Of a
stranger by any of these sentinels
will. nine times out of ten, mark the
city unfavorably in that mans mind.
These men are, after all, filling posi-
tons of large influence as public
servants and should have the fact
in all its import, impressed upon
them by those to whom they are dl-
rectly responsible as employees,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
AGO to Bread Hama.

The average age OF usefulness in a
hen is rated at two years. and in a
duck or goose at four years. Yet occa-
siOnally specimens are found that re-
main prolific for twice that age For
breeding purposes. hens from eighteen
to twenty-fOur months old are prefer
red, especially when mated to strong,
vigorous ,cockerels. 1t Is advisable to
hold hens 40 long as they yield a profit
--either by the number OF eggs they
produce or by the number Of good
chicks their eggs produce. The trap
nest is q valuable aid in ferreting out
this matter. Nj X. Boyer in Ameri-
can CultivatOr
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
SERGE Dresses.

Serge dresses in practical designs are
now staple merchandise, says the Dry
Goods Economist
Navy blue Is far IN the lead, with
black close second Dark brown
models have been included in the or
ders. and there are strong indications
of this color coming to the front as the
season advances
In some Of the smartest models pin
stripes and small checks are used with
plain materials These combination
models show the waist In solid color
with pnited skirt developed In shep.
herd check. usually showing dark col
ors.
For instance. dress with a brown
waist will have brown and black
checked skirt. or the black waist will
have the black and blue. black and
green or black and white check
Models buttoned down the center or
side front. with Robespierre collar
fancy jabot, long sleeves and bright
eolored glrdle. belt or sash are the big
gest sellers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Wide Girdlas.

Wide girdes are clever expedents
by which any bulk around the waist
Is eliminated, and therefore the pan
nier draperies or the fullness of fchus
Oeed hold no terrors for slender women
Wide girdes are folded over shapes
that show pointed underlines They
are slightly round and in some unique
models are cut up in squares around
the waist line.
They are extremely high and resem-
bic the paintings that were made of
Mines. POmpadour, Du Barry and 9th
er court beauties
Velvet, satin and silk are used for
grdles, and they are fastened under
girdles of quilting or shirring, under
ornament Of silk flowers or under
rows OF cOIOred buttons. They are
a delightful relief and offer opportunity
for contrast in color on a dressy
gown.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

A clever author says that there are
three kinds of men in the world
THE wills. the won'ts and the
cant's." The first effect everything
the next oppose everything and the
last fail in everything. Il will" builds
our railroads and steamboats,; 81
won't" doesn't believe in expert
ments and nonsense; while II can't"
grows weeds for wheat and commonly
ends his days in court of bankruptcy.
Did you ever think what your ad
in the newspaper is doing for you?
When YOU, close your store in the
evening and go home to your family
and Preside, not thinking about your
business at all, then it is that the
paper is being pOred over in hundreds
of homes-the homes from which
your trade Is drawn. And there Is
your ad doing its work silently but
surely, and if you have taken the
pains to make it attractive its work
will be all the more attractive. This
Is reported over and over again,
and is no doubt what inspired some
writer to call newspaper advertising
a silent drummer. 100 Exchanges.
The talk of any other than Judge
VIM. H, Thompson for United States
senator must surely emanate from
someone else besides Democrats.
Nothing could be more disastrous to
the party than to attempt to thwart
the will of the people as expressed at
the polls. 1t is against the principles
of Democracy and such action would
result in certain defeat for the party
at the next election il participated
In by Democrats What man is there
in Kansas who has any moral right
to let personal preference or politi-
cal prejudices have any weight
against the expressed wish of over
10000 majority of his fellow cit
liens?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Dairy Wisdom,

Cows to do justice to good feed
must have proper care and stabling to
keep them In a thoroughly thrifty CON
dition
The only luck in dairying results
from good, careful management. which
commences with the calf and follows
along through every operation connect
ed with the business.
Some otherwise good buttermakers
fail to get the butter sailed evenly.
One reason is that a small amount OF
butter loses more salt in proportion
during the working process than
large churning.
Alfalfa meal is very appetizine
dairy feed. Cows make good use Of 1t
and give much more mllk when 1t Is
used. Like other concentrated feeds 1t
must be used with caution until the
cows become accustomed to It,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS
Dairy RatiOns.

In making up rations for dairy cows,
those feeds which are grown on the
farm should be used as extensively as
possible. says American CultivatOr
Feeds which are grown on the farm
are much cheaper than those which
must be purchased, and practically the
only feeds that the average farmer
needs to buy are those rich In protein,
Corn sllage should always be a part
Of the dairy cows ration, with the ex-
ceptiOn OF the time when the cow is
on rich pasture. Corn silage. however,
is not balanced ration. Some grain
aud hay should be fed with 1t. From
thirty to forty pounds Of Sllage a day.
fed in two feeds, will be sufficient for
cow unless she is very large. In which
case the quantity can be slightly In
creased
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Value Of Corn silaas.

The feeding value Of corn silage as
shown by chemical analysis is as fol-
lows: Dry matter per 100 pounds. 200
pounds; dlgestible protein. 8 Of a
pound; carbohydrates. ll.3 pounds; fat
Z per cent. This in itself does not in
dictate that corn silage has great feed
Ing value. because almost 50 per cent
Of it Is water However. It is this
moisture which supplies the succulent
characteristics and renders valuable
the feeding OF sllage In conjunction
with an abundance OF alfalfa hay and
mill feed
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
lohthyoI a Kind Of A,phalt.

In a report on asphalt by the United
States geological survey the following
remarks about ichthyOl are found: "A
peculiar form Of asphaltic material
found In Austria finds application after
appropriate chemical treatment as a
medicament under the name of ich.
thyol land used for erysipelas. &c.
Eema. etc). 1t Is not prepared In the
United States. The raw material from
which 1t Is derived Is fossillferOus
deposit which is found near Seefeld, In
the Austrian TyrOl. The material mined
at this place Is carefully selected as to
grade and is subjected to dry distlla.
ton. The dlstillate thus obtained Is
then sulphOnated and subsequently
neutralized with ammonia. The in.
ished product resulting from this proc.
ess Is the commercial article known as
lchthyol The exact chemical compost.
tion Of ichthyol has not yet been de.
tarmined New York World.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Roosts For Chickens.

Crooked breastbOnes are caused by
young chickens rOOsting on narrow
rOOsts. Some poultrymen refuse to
have roOsting poles less than two
inches wide. 1t would seem only nat
ural to give the birds pole that they
could hook their toes around, but In
practice this does not seem to meet
with approval. Theoretically young
chickens should have a smaller roOst-
ing pole than the older ones. Prac.
tlcally it is a good plan to keep the
youngsters on the ground with the old
hen as long as possible.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
DEFENDS THE COTTONWOOD

Kansas would not be Kansas with
out the beautiful cottonwood trees
and yet there are people who do NOT
love them, and who want to see them
cut down. 1t would seem to one that
If these benighted people had no soul
for beauty. no appreciation OF the
place in life OF the prairie country,
which these trees fill, that after read
ing Margaret Hill McCarter's "The
Story of the Cottonwood l." their harsh
voices would have been stllled. But
no. there are yet people who object
to the cotton, and the softly whis-
pering leaves, which move in every
Highest breeze. To the sturdy cot
tonwood we owe the first benediction
OF trees on the prairies --Kinsley
Graphic.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS
Winter Quarters For Poultry.

ut this season of the year plans
should be formed and work done to
make winter poultry keeping protita-
bic. The poultry house should have
careful cleaning and whitewashlng
and everything about it put IN repair.
The nests should be cleaned aud thor
oughly sprayed with a louise spray aud
disInfectant aud filled with clean hay.
straw or excelsior. as hens have no de-
sire to lay in dirty nest. All dust,
webs and discarded feathers. chick
breeders. boxes and boards should be
removed from the house.
Open cracks and knotholes behind.
beneath or on either side of the roOsts
should be covered with a heavy tar pa
per. The paper will prevent any draft
on the fowls while they are on the
roosts. Drafts not only endanger the
health of fowls. but greatly hinder
winter egg production.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Clean the Dairy Barn.

When you are getting the cow barns
ready for winter remove the cObwebs
that have accumulated during the sum
mer with broom, Brush down the
sides Of the barn. removing any accu
mutation Of rubbish Then apply u
coat Of whtewash If you have not
done this before you will be surprised
ut the results achieved and the pride
the mixers will take in keeping the
barn clean and in making 1t a respect
able place in which to work an hour
or two each day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
DIR. NICHOLS FOR SPEAKER

1t is very gratifying to DR.. Nichols
and his many friends in this part o.,
the state to note the interest being
taken in his campaign for speaker Of
the next house of representatives.
All the representatives in the west
end OF the state and a good many in
the eastern part know OF Dr. Mich
OILS fitness for the place. DR.. Nichols
is the present mayor of Liberal and
Is a fine executive. No question as
to his ability and there is but little
uestion as to the outcome OF his
campaign for the speakership.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Word has been published that
Judge Shirley, OF the court OF Sanga-
mon County, Illinois, where some Of
the insurgents" had brought suit
to enjoin the head officers from en-
forcing the rates had issued a perma-
nent injunction against collecting
the said advanced rates, for the rea-
son that they were burdensome and
prohibitive. Judge Shirley also IN
structed the attorneys for the head
officers, that they should inform the
officers, that the collection OF the
rates would be in contempt OF the in
junction, and that they should not
enforce the collection of them; but
that they should restore to the men,
bers, their old policies, under the old
rates.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
The Aylesbury Duck,

Ayleshury ducks have been bred In
the vicinity Of Aylesbury. England. for
about 200 years The ylumage is white
They have flesh cOlOred beaks and or
ange coIured legs The bodies are long,
with II level carriage. They are larger
than the Picking ducks and sell for
more money in England. principally
because they are more popular. The
weight of an adult drake is nine
pounds and the duck eight pounds,
which is pound heavier in each case
than Pekings
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Where the river winds through
grassy meadows, as sure as the south
wind brings rain, sounding his note
in the reedy alders, the starting
comes back to his nest again. Are
these not miracles Promptly you
answer; Merely the prose of natural
fact; nothing but instinct plain and
patent. born in the creatures, that
bids them act" Well. / have an in
stinct, as fine, as valid, surely, as
that of fhe beasts and birds, concern
ing death and-lif immortal, too deep
for logic, too vague for words, No
trace of beauty can pass or perish,
but other beauty is somewhere born;
no seed Of truth or good be planted,
hut the yield must grow as the
growing corn.--Bliss Carmen.
Not long ago the writer spent sew
eral days in Seward county. out in
the southwest corner of Kansas, and
was surprised to learn what a great
interest was taken in poultry rails
ing by the people of that part of the
state. Last winter when the snow
was heavy and the roads impossible
with a heavy load, the only things
the farmers could get to market we're
the products of the poultry yard. Lib
eral, the county seat of Seward
county, is the market place, and dur
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
Alfalfa MeaI,

Alfalfa meal analvzes about the
same as wheat bran. 1t is worth more
than bran to feed because 1t possesses
an element OF palatabillty that the
analysis does not reveal. At first
some cows are not sure whether they
like II or not. but before many days
they show their appreciation at feed
Ing time. and they show It in the milk
pail by increasing the quantity.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Misses Loretta Finley and Leona
Miller delightfully."- entertained about
thirty OF the young folks at the Fin
ley home on Friday evening. Delic-
ious refreshments we're served by the
girls, assisted by Miss Lottle Finley.
The male quartette of the Liberal
High School furnished music.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Col. William Scott and wife of
Kansas City, arrived here last night
on No. 3, to spend Thanksgiving day
with their daughter, Mrs. L, C. Yo-
cum, and her husband. They will he
In the city several days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

The Terwilliger & Gardner real
estate agency report the sale of land
during the past week. The land bus.
mess starts off pretty slow. but it is
now on the way and will gain fast
from now on.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

We hope you will all enjoy your
turkey dinner today, and be thank
full that you are as we'll off as you
are.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Now Is the tine to arrange for mat
ing up next years ganders and geese.
1t requires long time for geese to
become well enough acquainted to
mate. The final selections should BE-
made not later than November.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

R. T, fowler OF Grant County.
Kansas, who was for time last sum
mer at the home of John Gray of
Liberal, being at that time under the
care of Dr.. Nichols, died at Excel
sior Springs, Mo-, one day last week
MIR. fowler will be remembered by a
number OF our young people.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Mrs. R, E. Nix, who underwent
an operation for CArsomia of the
Mannary Gland, is doing nicely.
and will leave the hospital today
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

A lot Of the Masonic brethren from
Liberal and Guymon went to Meade
Tuesday night to attend lodge. Mes
srs. Frank Summers, Frank Boles
and Il. S. Irwin received the Royal
Arch degree during the session.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

+. NJ. Pitts, a prominent farmer of
Cullison, Is here this week looking
over the country with view to get.
ting possession of some cheap land
down here. MIR. Pitts was here eight
years ago and bought a couple of
quarters, but he admits that he sold
1t too soon. He is here now to try
to get some more.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

FOR SALE-Or will trade for live
stock; two ten.acre truck farms and
four town lots in Dimmitt County.
Irrigation Belt) Texas. For partlcu.
lars call at this office.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
MARRIED

November 26, 1912, Chas. Owens, OF
Wilmore, Kansas, and Miss Galena
Beard, OF leila, Kansas, we're united
in marriage in this city by Rev. II.
&. Bond.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
last th. wnnl.

In keeping lambs for breeding 1t Is
good idea 10 test their wool Tough
fiber may be transmitted from one
generation to another, and 1t Is well to
select only those which have good
crops.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

The members of the Modern Wood
men OF America perhaps will have a
short respite from paying the ad-
vanced rates which were to go into
effect January LIST, 1918.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

November %, 1912, Thurman Printz
and Elsie Blake, both of this city,
we're married by Judge J.. W. Camp.
bell at his Office in the court house.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Frank Mccoy, editor of the Hugo
ton Hermes, was here Monday on his
way home from a busienss trip to
Hutchinson and other points east
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

November 26, 1912, Arthur S. NefI
and Rosa b. Hamm0ntree, both Of
Seward county, were married by
Rev. j. w. Jones.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

There's so much good in the worst
Of us, and there's SO much bad in the
best of us, that 1t doesn't behooye any
OF us to speak i'll Of the rest OF us.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Entered as second-class matter January q.
1911. at the post Office at Liberal, Kansas
nder the Act Of March 3. 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

According to the statement O.
president-elect Wilson, congress will
be convened in extra session next
April to revise the tariff laws.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Good farm to trade for improved
city property. Address G, p. Stroud,
City Phone 1922. 20 2t-p.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Schewsharry, who
have been employed in the Cimarron
Hotel for some time, have gone to
Kansas City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Light & Stoufer have a good in
come property on Kansas avenue for
sale at a bargain and on especially
easy terms.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

ing the long winter the merchants
and produce dealers of Liberal paid
to the farmers $4,000 a month for
poultry and eggs.--Kansas Farmer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Mrs. Robt, Hall has her mother
Mrs. Ennis. and brother John Ennis
Of Dombey, as Thanksgiving guests
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

A marriage license was issued No.
vember y, 1912, to Julius Kat2er and
Miss liza Beatrice Ward.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Fl. S. Judy was in town from Shat
tuck, Okla, this week looking after
his loan business in this section.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

w. B. Sibon of Sibon, Kansas, was
a Liberal visitor Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans.
Subscription Price 81. so Per Year
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Miss Ida May is leaving today
for Los Angeles Cal, to spend the
winter as guest of an uncle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

C.. C. Hood. C. c. Sealey and C. A..
Sealey have been enjoying a hunting
trip on the Palo Duro.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29

Mr. and Mrs. Whit Smith were
over at the Lee Rhiness home Sun
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-29
FOR SALE OR TRADE

The Post Office barber shop is for
sale or trade. See A. E. Blake for
particulars.