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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
GET PROFIT M VEGETABLES
Retailing Them and Small Fruits
Will Bring Most Money--Farmer
Near Town Has Advantage.

The retailing OF fresh vegetables
and small fruits Is much the most
profitable way OF disposing Of the
homegrown products. The farmer
living on a good stone road, within
fve miles Of manufacturing town or
village, can build up profitable
trade for all be can produce Of fresh
vegetables, fruits, poultry and dairy
products. The road Of success de-
Ponds largely upon the ability Of the
grower to furnish a good article on
time, give honest measure and b
have polite, obliging manners. Pc
likeness, honesty and quality Of pro-
duce goes q long way In making and
holding custom. Vegetables for the
retail trade may be allowed to be-
come fully ripe; for the Wholesale
market they must be gathered when
not quite ripe. Sweet corn for re-
falling should be gathered when in
the milk Gather the ears the day
before. Keep In a cool cellar. II
packed in bulk the corn WIN heat
aud the flavor will be spoiIt The
same method must be followed with
peas, snap and Nina beans. Gather
tomatoes when fully ripe, but Arm.
Wipe the tomatoes clean, place firsts
In one basket and the seconds or
cooking tomatoes in separate baskets.
White or Irish potatoes, freshly dug,
are drier and have better flavor than
those that have been dug and exposed
to the air for some days. Freshly
cut cabbage, turnips. beets, carrots
and satisfy roots gathered fresh from
the garden are tender and we'll fav-
ored. Anyone accustomed to eating
freshly grown vegetables win readily
give an extra price for such. In re-
falling make 1t a point to sell out
the entire load the last Of the load
may be sold to some provision dealer,
as 1t does not pay to bring 1t back
to the farm. Farmers far from mar
ket should grow only those vegetables
and fruits that are best suited to their
soil and climate and are most wanted.
1t Is best to study the market and
consult commission agents, also ex-
perienced men in the business, before
starting In the business. The retail
trade Is the most profitable as just
double cash price can be had for
everything.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Eureka Items

The snow is all gone and farmers
are drilling in oats.
V. Capps traded mule for a
horse last week.
Sidney Capps visited home folks
last week.
We had a good rain Sunday
night, Ap.il 3lst.
Rufus King was on the sick list
last week,
G. Fl. Morehouse and family
spent Sunday at the G. E. More
house home.
Frank Groves has moved onto
the Doolittle farm. He purchased
two dozen chickens, paying $500
per dozen.
Bertha Morehouse visited with
home folks from Friday till Mon
day. She has returned to her
high school work in Liberal.
Il. A. Kali writes from Ne
braska that they have made some
fine maple syrup on his grandfath-
er's farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Morehouse,
Mrs. Q. E. Morehouse, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. King and D. Ireland
we're in Liberal last week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
GOOD SEED WHEAT AND OATS
They Should Be Cut While In Dough
stage and Well Drled-Worth
SIPS Per BusheI at Farm.

Wheat and oats for seed should be
cut when In the dough stage, make
small sheaves. set up in medlum-sized
shocks and as soon as the grain is
hard and the straw dry, haul In and
place the load on the top OF NOV,
where It can be dry and free from
heating. Have 1t thrashed out sep
,arately; the thrasher should be
cleaned out before the grain is gone
through the machine.
Heavy, plump, clean grain, free
from all impurities. is worth $125 per
bushel at the farm. Dealers are ask
ing $3.50 per bushel
By careful selection and grading Of
the grain, the same variety of wheat
may be grown on the farm for a num-
Der of years without the grain deterior-
ating in yield or quality Oats, on
the other hand, will fall of in yield,
weight and quality Of grain after the
second year. Expert growers buy
northern-grown seed oats for drilling
every second year. Oats grown in
the mountain counties of Pennsyl-
Vania where the soil is moist and the
climate cool when the grain is head
ing out, are said to be nearly as
heavy and as prolific as the Michigan
and Vermont grown oats.
There is a loss of grain and ger
minating vigor Of the seed by allow
ing either wheat or oats to become
dead ripe before harvesting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Pleasant Valley

A mother light snow on the frs
Of April. Wheat is growing nicely
Mr.. LETTERS has his large gran
any almost finished.
A. M. Barker and wife returned
from a extended visit in Arkansas
City and points in Oklahoma.
W. H. Jones was a Liberal Wis.
itor Saturday.
J. w. Freeman was at the coun.
ty seat last week on business.
Luther Ellis was trading in Lib.
eral Saturday.
Elmer Tucker from Liberal will
be in this vicinity soon, where be
expects to drill two wells for J. w.
Banghman.
Tom Barker and wife were in
Liberal Saturday.
V. M. Renner is busy gathering
his corn.
Mr.. Hopkins of Liberal is 60
ing to have 100 acres broke on his
fine ] section, in 23-33-34.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
MAKING HEN LAY IN WINTER
Oregon Agricultural College Asks
PouItrymen Why Profits Are Not
larger-some of Replies.

The Oregon Agricultural college has
been asking poultrymen why profits
are not larger and out of 1888 answers
received the following replies: 81
said the problem was, how to get
eggs in winter; so, lice and mites;
So. raising the chickens; "a, hawks;
8, coyotes; a. other vermin; 4, rains
or wet weather; 20, feeding; 9, hatch
ing; So, miscellaneous difficulties.
To make the hen lay in winter Is
apparently the real problem; and yet
Its solution depends upon the solu-
tion of other problems. 1t is not
merely a question Of caring for or
making the hens lay. The problem
goes back to the making of the hen,
II the hen were made right there
would be little trouble In making her
lay. How to make the hen lay in
winter resolves itself largely into a
question Of making the hen.
To get profitable egg yield under
any conditions, the flock of layers
must be frequently renewed The old
hen doesn't pay. For commercial
purposes it seldom pays to keep her
more than tive years, This means
that in few years the farmer has
raised several generations OF fowls,
and any mistake in the breeding or
raising is very soon evident. To be
successful poultry raiser must be
able to maintain offspring with the
same vigor and vitality as the parent:
otherwise there would soon be no
eggs In winter because of lack of
constitutional vigor in the stock.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
ATTENTION TO FARM TEAMS
Horses Need Careful Feeding and
Care During Hot, sultry Summer
Days-olVe Water Frequently.

The farm work horse requires care
ful feeding, care and general atten-
don In hot, sultry weather. Use only
the light harness. Leather nets or
gauno sack cut open thrown over
the back of the horse and allowed
to come down over the legs will keep
of the flies. Steel collars are now
used by the large truck companies.
They are lighter, keep cleaner. last
longer and are q great comfort to
the horse. Discard the check rein.
The most economical and the best
summer grain feed Is two parts oats,
one part corn and q small quantity
Of wheat bran, with good mixed hay.
A horse at steady work should be
given IL or Is pounds of oats daily;
but better than all oats 10 two-thirds
oats and one-third corn. Bran should
be given with an oat and timothy hay
ration. Equal parts of corn and sweet
wheat bran may be given instead OF
oats and corn. By adding one pound
of Aaxseed meal better and strong
er feed may be had at slight cost,
A mixed ration is much better than.
one of grain.
Give wellcured mixed hay. Musty
hay is liable to produce collie. Green
feed is too laxative. Feed small guam
titles and only after 1t Is well wilted.
Work horses should not be turned
to pasture at night after hard days
work. Grass alone will not keep up
their strength or condition. After a
days work is over put the team in
cool, clean, well-aired stable, giving
thick bed Of dry straw When the
teams are brought In at night wash
the sweat and dirt from the shoulders
and legs and rub dry. Daily carding.
brushing and rubbing makes horse
feel better, keeps him in better health
and renders him in every way bet
ter and steadier worker
Rest the team occasionally, water
frequently, giving small quantities at
a time A horse should never be
Watered or fed when overheated; let
him cool OF first.
In extremely hot weather like we
have had the last few weeks early
and late, rest both man and team
in the middle of the hottest portion
of day A team well fed and hu-
namely used can be worked without
injury, even If the work is severe
and the weather hot,
We should take all reasonable care
of the farm horse, aiming to keep him
in the best Of health, strength and
spirits for as long a period of profit
able service as possible Thoughtless
persons do not appreciate what an
active factor in farm industry the
horse actually is until deprived of his
services, A steady team can be de-
pended upon, that the farmer fully
knows, is worth the best Of care, and
cannot easily be replaced even If the
farmer has money to burn"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Lone Star
stevens County Kansas

kOU0VOno OOuHOJi hdilSdSI
We think that spring is here,
although we may have another
think coming.
Wheat is looking fine and grow
ing fast.
Grandma Hawk who has been
sick for some time, is very low.
M. l. Nisley has been suffering
with a lame back.
John Hawk has his new house
finished and will soon be q resident
of Seward county.
G. H. Bernhart is raking and
burning his Russian thistles. All
farmers ought to it.
The county sheriff was out and
made US visit Tuesday but didn't
take anybody back with him.
Regular services every sabbath
and prayer meeting Thursday
night.
Some Of the neighbors are shuck-
ing corn.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
BLuebell.
no miles east Of LIBERAL

no miles east Of LIBERAL
W. H. Hammondtree was In Lib
eral Tuesday and purchased an OF
stove.
We are inclined to believe that
spring has arrived at last.
Messrs. Henry Pointing, Jesse Pom
ting, Henry Hammontree and viii
Pointing we're In Liberal Wednesday
Mrs, Will Hammontree spent Tues
day with Mrs, Robert Burns,
Geo. Sharp made a trip to the coun.
ty seat Tuesday.
Charles Hammontree returned Sun.
day from Galveston, Texas, and Ar.
kansas where he has been since last
fall.
Don't forget the Easter program at
Bluebell Sunday.
Mrs. W. A. Wright spent Sunday
with Mrs. Henry Hammontree.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Beatrice (Okla.) Items

We had nice rain last Sunday
night.
Mrs. Harlow's millinery open.
ing Saturday was we'll attended.
w. I. Potter helped j. S. Sims
move from Floris to his farm oul
southwest of Floris last week.
Mrs. j. X. Smith has been on
the sick list for several days, but
is improving at this writing.
B. B. Boydston moved into his
new house Tuesday.
Miss Anna Sims is visiting her
sister, Mrs. W. T. Potter, this
week.
Charley Callahan and Henry
Stephenson came in from Colora-
do Monday evening and spent the
night with A. E. Stephenson and
family.
The friends and neighbors went
in and surprised w. T. Potter
Monday night. The occasion be.
ing his 29th birthday. The even
ing was spent in games and in
vocal and instrumental music. A
dainty lunch was served by Mrs
Potter assisted by her sister, Miss
Anna Sims. The guests who were
highly entertained, departed at a
late hour, wishing Mr.. Potter
many more happy birthdays.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
To Save Mil Feed.

The man who Is In the hog busi-
ness should take special pains to
grow alfalfa, because in no other way
can he supply protein feed to his
brood sows> 80 cheaply. Alfalfa pas
ture is the best hog forage that has
yet been found, but In territory where
alfalfa is new and hard to get 1t ia
doubtful whether the swine raiser can
afford to pasture 1t. He would better
cut 1t and cure It carefully for winter
use, to reduce the mill-feed bill, than
to pasture his limited area. Brood
sows eat 1t greedily in winter and do
remarkably well on it with a limited
ration of corn In some cases brood
sows have been wintered entirely
on alfalfa hay, but probably that is
not the best plan. They will do bet
ter II they have little corn, plenty
OF alfalfa-and plenty of exercise.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

MIS- Ella Hlagg Dung Supt. OF the
Chicago schools has coined three new
words;
He'er-meaning he or she
His'er-meaning his or her
Understanding him or her.
Teacher-"Louis, it is not polite
for you to come into the house where
there are ladies, with your hat on.
Louis 81 don't see any ladies"
Teacher-"WLat am II"
Lous-"O, you're school teacher"
Teacher me the difference"
Louis Well, ladies get married,
but teachers don't"
Character is the diamond that
cuts every other stone.
Mr.. Franklin of district No. Q call
ed to see about the diploma examina-
tion, Some of his children expect to
take the examination.
Mrs. Lydia Mcclure, who lives on
the Clmarron, made us call recently
she reports the school in her district
progressing nicely:
The Seward County Equal Suffrage
Association announce that they will
give prizes for the best essays on
Woman Suffrage written by boys and
girls of Seward county under 81 years
of age. The papers should be sent to
this Office by the first of May. The
prizes are as follows:
Flrst-s5.OO Second 90
Third-S2,O0 Fourth-A two
months scholarship in the Salt City
Business College at Hutchinson
Eifth-2A one months scholarship
in Salt City Business College.
Impartial judges will be selectee.
Try it, boys and girls. 1t will help
you in your Language ahd Grammar
and will increase your ability to ex-
press your thoughts we'll
August Seidel and Mr.. Priefert,
members of the school board in dis
trict No. 26 north of town, called to
see us last week. Mr.. Seidel has Just
returned from Eastern Kansas. His
trip has certainly done him good.
Mr.. Chlttsnden of District No. g.
called to see about the Spelling con-
test that will be held in Libedal on
April Goth.
Messrs. Jarrett and Harnden of dis
trlct q called to talk over the Annu
al school meeting. They are both
anxious to make Superior school one
OF the best In the county.
Fred Diehl OF district Ii was
business caller at this Office.
6. W. Lawderback and A. l.. Nor.
ton brought in a petition for a levy
to be sent to the school fund commits.
sioners. They are plannieg to builds
a new school house in district "A.
We hope the teachers in charge OF
the diploma examination will start
the pupils properly, furnish paper
and questions. LET THE PUPILS
INTERPRET THEIR OWN QUESs
TIONS. Avoid confusion and even the
appearance of unfairness. Render no |
assistance. The questions can easily |
be answered If the pupils have cow
cred the course of study.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
AFTER DousLE.sALARIED CLERK

In order to prevent government EN-.
ployes In Washington from drawing
two salaries from the federal treas.
ury, In direct violation of statute on
the subject, the house appropriations
committee, in the legislative, execu.
tive and judicial appropriations bill
to be reported next December, will
provide for the immediate dismissal
OF any double-salaried employe and
the recovery by the government Of all
money he has illegally received.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Fish for Fertilizer.

on the coasts OF Newfoundland and
Labrador, the waters swarm with q
little sllvery fish known as the cap
lun. The fish Is edible, being much
like the sardlne in texture. So far,
though, no attempt at shipment has
been made. and so the fish are sub
stantially wasted. In season, how
ever. the Newfoundland farmers cast
nets and hand up huge quantities Of
these caplun. They are then taken in
low carts out onto the fields, and
there, alive still, they are scattered
over the meadows. to decay and serve
as fertilizer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
TRUST CASES COSTLY.

The prosecution of the trusts Is
costing the United States a good round
sum. Nearly @1.OOO.OOO has been ex-
pended by the department of justice
in the last two years for special at
torneys In trust prosecution cases
These expenses are all In addition to
the salaries paid the assistant attor-
neys general and the district attor-
neys active in the same cases. These
figures have been submitted to the
committee investigating expenditures
in the department OF justice.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

You will look a long while be-
fore you find a better medicine for
coughs and colds than Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t notonly.
gives relief-it cures. Try it when
you have a cough or cold, and you
will be certain to be pleased with
3 prompt cure which it will effect
Sold by all dealers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
NAVY MUST OBSERVE SUNDAY.

Laxity in the nautical service OF
the United States with the regula
items relating to the observance Of
Sunday has brought forth a speeia.
order from the secretary OF the navy
calling attention to the rules laid
down in the matter and directing that
they bO followed strictly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Buying Land.

When buying land take no mans
word, unless you know him. II the
field and soil is different than you
expected, study 1t. and no matter how
poor It is you can always find some
crop that fits the sod.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Helps for the Wife.

Do you have as many improvements
in the house for your wifes comfort
and convenience as for yourself in
the barns and fields? If not, why
not? Answer quietly to your own
conscience.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

FOR SALE-Holsteln Frieslan bull
sired by Gerben Sir DeKol, No 81, 800
dam Nettie Eudora Maid, No. S9O6S,
Fl. +. Fl. B, For sale Black Eyed
Cow Peas. Phone 173. miles south
and one mile east of Liberal. Post
office address Liberal, Kansas. 3 22-2tp
o. ID. NICKLE.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

We want your produce at the old
Blue Front. Come and try us, and
get in line with the rest Of our Gus
toners. We have the best prices on
the markets for poultry, eggs, hides
and furs L@ERAL PRCDUoE Co.
3-l5-tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

Remember the Palace Cleaners,
all work guaranteed. East side
Kansas Avenue.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

| have just received a disc
roller and am prepared to sharpen
discs. Bring them to the Chas.
Young Blacksmith Shop.
2-23-tf North Kansas Ave
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

FOR PAINTING, papering and
decorating see F. e. BREWER. Be-
sides the 500 rolls of wall paper |
now have ON hand, l have the agency
for the Alfred Peats Wall Paper Co.
of Chicago with will assure you of
the very latest creations in wall dec.
orations. Telephone No. 1866 win
bring samples to your home, 4.5.tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

A market the year around for
butter, eggs, poultry and hides at
the highest market prices, at the
Liberal Cold Storage plant. Bring
them to us and get the cash for
them. 8-5.tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Hides and Furs

| will pay the highest price for
furs and hides delivered at my
feed store opposite Paul Lights
Lumber Yard. Phone 14lF.
Ct Bert Allen
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

FOR SALE One of the very best
quarters OF land to be had. Price
$1,000, Lock Box l34
4-o-3tp. Liberal Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

Bring your butter, eggs, poultry
and cream to us and get the cash
for them. Liberal Cold Storage
70. 8-h-tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
WANT COLUMN.

Wanted, Lost, Found, For Sale, For
Rent, To Exchange and similar no
tices, under this head, five cents per
line for each insertion. Minimum
charge ten cents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
Was 1t Insured?

"Was it insured?" The first ques-
tion after fire or tornado. The next
question is equally portant-W What
Company? When insuring, insure in
the best company. represent 10 OF
the leading companies of the world
Liberals largest Insurance Agency.
r. NJ. SMITH
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

TO TRADE-Six tracts Of m neral
timber, farm or fruit land in Marion,
county, Arkansas, to trade for land
or other property in or near Liberal
e. C. WALDEN, 6 miles due west OF
Liberal. 3-224tp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05
For Sale

One Ferguson we'll machine, full
line of cables, ropes and tools.
Nearly new 5 horsepower gasoline
engine. For further information
inquire of the Liberal Hardware
Company. 3-18.tf. B Tucker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

Take your cream poultry and
eggs to the Liberal Creamery and
receive highest cash prices. tt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

For rent = two pleasant nicely
furnished rooms, reasonable. For
particulars, call phone 228.
3-29-2tp.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

EXPERIENCED Dressmaker at the
Moon Suitorium. Phone 1868. 3-29.Lf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

De Laval Cream Separators
Two new machines on hand. See
3-l-tf John L. Boles
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

WANTED-By a good, all-round
man, position TO assist carpenter.
Understands steam fitting and hand
ling tools. Would like steady job. For
particulars call or write the Demo-
crat 3-29.2tp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

FOR SALE-A horse, very cheap.
3-29-tf FARMER Bros.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

FOR SALE-A good 200 pound gal
yanized waten tank, cheap.
4-5-2t G. d. GAsAWAY.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-04-05

General nursing by a woman of
experience. Phone %.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1912-11-28

These are prices that ought
to keep the Dry Goods De
partment busy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-10
HALLS, SPECIAL SALE

L. & a . .
The J. l.. Hall Hardware Company
has, from time to time, given the pub
Tic many advantages Of low and re.
duced prices by special sales and it is
characteristic OF this firm never to
advertise special sale OF any kind
unless some substantial price reduc-
lions are made.
Mr.. Hall is today taking a wise
course by4placing his best bargain for
next week before the readers OF t;e
West Virginian in the Saturday paper
which gives his advertisement addi-
tional force from the fact that the
Saturday paper is read by more poo
pie than any other Issue OF the week.
We believe that the offer he makes
today is the best razor offer ever made
10 the public and it borders SO near
the line OF the sensational that it
would be doubted II the public were
not well acquainted With Mir. Halls
fair dealing and the well known stand
ing Of the Durham duplex Razor Com
pany IN the commercial world.