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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
PROFITABLE TO RLANT THE
BEST BROOM CORN SEED
o5TAINAsLE.
(sy z. c. LauderdaIe, Lindsay, Ok

(By z. C. LauderdaIe, Lindsay, OK
One of the first considerations in
planting broom corn is to plant the
best seed that can be obtained, secur.
ing 1t from those who have made a
study Of the broom corn business. My
plan is to select two varieties of seed,
and then If one should not produce
very good grade, the other variety
OF seed will.
The seed test is made by planting
1t somewhere, where the seed will
grow if it grows at ALL and then plant.
ing the crop according to the result
obtained from the test
In preparig the soil for planting,
the ground should be disced so as to
produce good seed bed, then again
listed and planted with a lister corn
planter, planting sixty to eighty-five
plants to the rod The first cultiva.,
ton should be with the section har.
rev, and then follow up with the sled
cultivator Find that it is best to do.
the cultivating while the plants are
small Cultivate the broom corn
from three TO four times, and do not
attempt to cultivate after it becomes
31s to 4-feet high /;
In harvesting the Standard Broom
Corn, cutting should begin just as
quick as the brush is out of the boot
sufficiently to cut with good length
stem and not cut the brush In this
way you would get good and green.
cOlsr broom corn which has better
brush and is soft and pliable.
Seeding is done as the corn IL put
In the shed
The worst feature Of the broom corn
In this locality is to get it well seed
ed and baled properly, but we grow.
ers recognize that this is one of the
most important features in handling
broom corn.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Last Friday afternoon, at her
home on West Third Street, Mrs.
Minnie johnson Grinstead, enter
tanned the members of the Equal
Suffrage Association and the Wo-
mans Club. An excellent pro-
gram was given, among the num-
bers being several musical selec-
tiOns rendered by Miss Flood and
Miss Walker, and Miss Walker
recited a number of selections. Mrs.
Grinstead explained the suffrage
movement, which led to an inter
esting discussion on the question,
by all present. Refreshments were
served.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Baptist brethren and friends
came to their PASTORS home last
evening without a moments warn.
ing, we'll loaded with good things
to nurish the body and cherish the
soul. We spent the evening with
music and social entertainment. all
we're cheerful and had an enjoy
able time. When the time cams
that they must say goodnight, my
wife and | tried to thank the good
people for their token of love and
kindness, but our hearts we're
touched with such appreciation
that we unable to thank them as
felt, We pray Gods richest bless
ings to rest and abide with them,
and that we may be used of God
for His glory. After good night,
we returned to the kitchen. our
hearts hearts we're over joyed with
the good things left for our com.
fort. Rev. McQuery and wife.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22


Charley DlckersOn and Harry stafford went
TO llayne after coal Monday.
Charlie Knox and wife took dinner at Fred
OdNeal'S one day last week
William Pointing Is printing his fathers new
house,
Miss Ruth Mccullough spent Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs Ralph Wooden
John Clark and wife Of Hayne spent Sunday
at II, Pontlng's
Mrs. Mckee who lives west OF Liberal was
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charley Russell,
In this vicinity sunday
Mrs Flncher's daughter and family of Floris
visited the FlnchelS near Ilayne last week.
Jesse Pointing and wife and VIM. Pointing
were in Liberal Saturday.
Jimmie Bays, VIM. Bays long lost son, has
returned home after an absence OF fourteen
years. He spent some time In the Spanish
American war And finally, he thinks home
Is the best place after all
l., II, Nelf and wife made trip to Liberal
Monday
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
Births

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. 4
Mccartney, of Plains, on Friday
March Is, daughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. B,
Humble of FIoris, on Friday,
March Is, a ten pound boy.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Wehmeyer, on March Is, a boy.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Workintine, on March II, a boy.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. +. X.
Richardson, on March 20, a boy.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Waugh, on March 20, a girl.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
Sarah Lane and Viva Jones
Won This Weeks Prize
Each A Set of Spoons

Next week three prizes will be
given; three sets of Rogers Silver
Spoons. The contestants receiving
the greatest number of votes from
Taylor's, and from The Democrat,
beween March 20 and March 30,
will be given a set of these spoons
Those winning former prizes are
barred Get busy and win a set
of spoons. Remember, Taylor Of
fers one set and the Democrat,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. L. g. Yocum
served eight O'Clock dinner, last
Sunday evening, for Mr.. and Mrs.
German of Plains, who we're the
guests of Mr.and Mrs.J. w. Baugh-
man. The table was beautifully
decorated in green, with a center
piece of clover. Covers we're laid
for Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Ault, Mr..
and Mrs. A. K. Stoufer, Mr.. and
Mrs. German and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Baughman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
BROOM COR N
CULTIVATIO
Discussions by Men Experienced
in Growing This Valuable Crop
BROOM CORN SEED BED FIRST
THING FOR CONSIDERATION
ny Luke u Hood, ArcOIa, M

In raising broom corn, first thing
to be considered in raising and hand
ling the crop is the seed bed.
To get good bed, plough the GROUND
as early in the spring as possible
plough five or six inches deep at least
and let the ground lay until you are
ready to plant, This will give time
for the weed and grass seed to gel
started Then disc it and work down
thoroughly with roller, and harrow
1t.
The next thing is seed, and for
enc net experienced in taking care OF
seed, 1t will be much better to get
the seed from some good reliable
seedsAeR If, however, the person
Should prefer to save his own seed
he should let the broom corn stand
ir the field until good and ripe, then
cut and shelve up, leaving 1t on the
shelf until it is thoroughly cured,
after which it should be threshed and
stored in d good dry place.
In testing seed, | find it good way
to take a sample of the seed and roll
It tightly in a piece Of old wollen
clSth,, Aext, wet this thoroughly
in warm water, and keep in a warm
place fer few days. Then unroIl
and yeu can see what per cent of good
seed yOu have. Care should be taken
hSwever, to keep the cloth damp.
Plant in rows three feet, four inches
apart about sixty seeds to the rod,
and plant two and one-half inches
deep. After the corn is up about an
iAch, put the roller on it. Next give
it good ploughing with any good Gull
tivater, or eagle claws. The three
shovel cultivator is preferable for the
first two CIVILIZATIONS, after which we
use the surface cultivator. After the
brOsm corn is plOughed three or four
times, it should be laid by when about
waist high. Cutting should begin as
seen as the seed begins to fill out, or.
as sooR as the heads are all out. IT.
the weather will permit, allow thei
csrn to lay on the table until the fol-
Loving day. Corn should be shielded,
while you seed it, and placed on Stats.
about three inches deep, or a good
aFnfuf to an eight foot STAT. The
depth. however, will depend on the
condition Of the corn, and also wheth-
er the shed is an open or closed
enc. The air should be allowed to-
pass freely through the corn.
Leave the corn on the Stats eight or
ten days, or until the stems are dry.
Broom corn should be bulked before,
baling as it puts it in better shape
TO bale, makes a smoother bale and
doesn't take as many men to handle
It. Let the corn lay in the bulk
week or ten days, Care should be
taken in baling to straighten the corn.
or placed in small lunches while but.
ted.
We prefer the Australian variety
Of seed as the brush is longer and
runs more to hurl.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

See the announcement in another
column in this issue regarding the
opening of the new furniture store,
under the firm name of Bever &
Gray. The new firm carries a Sc
lect line OF new furniture and is
prepared do an extensive Second
hand and repairing business. Go
in and inspect their goods and get
acquainted with the manag ement.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Y. P. B. social that was 10
have been given at the home of
Miss Hazel Scandrett, on the even
ing of the 22nd, will not be held
on that date. but the time will be
announced in the next issue of this
paper. Committee.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
Rural Route No. d

The weather was fine the first OF the week.
The snow Is nearly all gone,
w. Z. Davis and son Floyd finished building
a good brick iue for Henry Pointing Monday.
Mr.. sallee took load Of Barley to Arkalon
Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs. G. E. Woods arran ged a
surprise party for Mr.. Woods, last
Friday evening, 1t being his birth
day. There we're over forty guests
invited, all men. They presented
Mr.. Woods with a hundsome
rocker. Mrs. Woods served a tive
course luncheon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Beethoven Music Club met
with Mrs. Jennie Karau, Monday
and spent very profitable even
ing on the study of Grieg. The
following program was rendered.:
Music current events in answer
to roll call, by each member.
Biography Mrs. F. V. Cason
Analysis of Griegs Opera Peer
Gynt by Edward Baxter Berry
Miss Flood
Instrumental selections by Grieg
To Spring Mrs. Mccoy
Wedding Day Miss Flood
Vocal Solo The Butterfly Song
Mrs. L. H. Sutton
The Evening Hour by Kussner
Mrs. 0. M. Woods
At the close of the program,
Mrs. Karau served delicious re.
freshments.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

A letter to friend here, an
nounces the marriage of Miss
Matte Whippo to Edwin McMil-
len, both of Ochitree, Texas Mrs.
McMillen lived in Liberal a few
years ago, and has many friends
here who wish her happiness.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Miss Nadia Farmer. assisted by
Mrs. Peck and Misses Ruth Glen
and Margaret Etzold, entertained
the young pnople of the Presby-
terian church, at her home on E.
9th ST., last Friday evening. After
enjoying various games, a delici-
Gus luncheon was served. Saint
Patrick's Day favors we're given
to each guest. The guest list in
Guided:
Rev. and Mrs Kellogg Miss Ruth Glenn
Mr., and Miss McNabney Miss Anna Atkins
Miss LaFaun wilkins Mrs, W. T. Atkins
Miss Bessie prlntz Miss Grace EtzOld
Miss Mabal Glenn Miss Georgia Glenn
Miss Margaret Etzold Miss Edna Fuest
Miss Nora Lawder Miss Bertha Lawder
Miss Vema Printa Mr. Lloyd PrintZ
Mr.. Henry Reeb Mr. bona Id Orr
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

FOR SALE HOlstein Frieslan bull
sired by Gerben Sir DeKol, No 5l,359
dam Nettie Eudora Maid, No S9O6S,
II. +, II. B. For sale Black Eyed
Cow Peas Phone 173. miles south
and one mile east OF Liberal, Post
Office address Liberal, Kansas. 322.2tp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

At the home of Miss Ruth Falls,
a number of young folks of the
NJ. E. church, were given a pleas
ant evening, last Friday. Misses
Falls, Scandrett and Long were
hoStesses.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mr.. Eugene Franklin and Miss
LaFaun Wilkins enjoyed a drive
to the Wood ranch, on the Cimar-
ron, last Sunday. They spent the
afternoon with Miss Laura Wood,
who teaches school in the vicinity.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

TO IRA DE Six tracts Of mineral,
timber, farm or fruit land In Marion
county, Arkansas, to trade for land
or other property in or near Liberal
E, C. WALDEN, miles due west of
Liberal. 3-22-4tp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs. Roscoe Morrell expects
her husband home from Wichita,
Friday night. Mr.. Morrell has
been at a hospital for treatment,
and his friends will be glad that
he is able to be with them again.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

An electric light has been PLACED
on top of the new city water tank
1t will be a guide to travellers
coming toward Liberal, as it car
be seen for many miles.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs, l. 9, Yocum entertained
the Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church, Wednesday
afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Rev. Ward will be in town by
next Sunday, and will hold the
usual services at the Methodist
church. Every one who knows
Rev. Ward, will be glad to hear
that he will have charge of the
church here another year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor en-
tertained Mr., and Mrs. l., G.
Yocum, at seven o'clock dinner,
Monday evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs. j. F. Funk will resume
her class in music ard receive new
pupils after April LIST.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs. Carter of Okla, IS visiting
her sister, Mrs. H. W. Lane.
Tuesday, Mrs. Lane entertained
at dinner, in honor of her sister,
Mr.. and Mrs Garrett Vessels
Mrs, Whimple, Grandma Lane
Mrs Mary r. Todd
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

FOR SALE-Good folding bed, Chi
ma cupboard, bookcase, centre stand,
chair and some pictures. Phone l26
3-22-2t MRS q. M. GLENN
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Rev. James Hoskisnon will con-
duct the services at the Friends
church next Sunday morning and
evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Needle Society of the Chris
tian, will meet at the home of Mrs.
Guy LeMonnier, Friday, Mich. %
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Womans Club will meet
with Mrs. Clarence Edison, Tues
day, March 26.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Musical History Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. j. F.
Funk, Friday evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Palace Theatre attracts
big crowds every night. The
music is fine and the films first
class,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Miss Yelma Spreading left for
Sylvia, Kansas, the first of the
week, for visit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs. McCamant entertained at
dinner Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller and Mrs. Mary E. Todd.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Judge Grinstead is in Duncan,
Okla, this week on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

The Rebekahs meet at their
rooms in the Masonic Hall, to-
night. All members are requested
to be present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Miss Sarah Lane, who is visit
ing in Topeka, is expected home
this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
Jury List

List of jurors drawn for the
April 1912, term of court to ap-
pear April Is, at 8 a. m.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. German of Plains
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Baughman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22

Mrs. MOllie Atkins entertained
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. w. I,
Atkins of Floris, Okla, Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-03-22
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES


Transferred
Love never dies"
Some poet states.
How oft we note
IL transmigTates.
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09
Found At Last.

A creature has been found at last that
will destroy the nests and caterpillars OF
the brown-taii moths. This creature il
the shrike, or butcher bird, reddish
brown bird about the size OF q robin and
frequently mistaken for q robin. The
shrike is very rapacious bird, feeding
generally upon insects, mice and the Eng
lish sparrow.
Assistant HorticultuFist George A.
Yeaton, of Chelsea, reports seeing two
OF these birds, while at Hebron few days
ago, feeding upon brown-tail moth nests.
They were tearing the nests to pieces and
eagerly devonring the young caterpillsrs
The fact of the caterpillars being farther
advanced than usual at this time of the
year may have attracted the birds to the
nests.
Whatever destruction is done to the
caterpillars by these birds will have to be
done by them in the winter and early
spring, as they are creatures that prefer q
cold climate and migrate towards the
north at the first approach OF anything
like warm weather.
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09

Shortly before his death the. late Chief
Justice Fuller presided at church con-
ference. During the progress of a heated
debate member arose and began TRADE
against universities and education, thank
ing God that he had never been corrupted
by contact with college. "Do I under
stand the speaker thanks God for his ig-
norancef" interrupted the chief justice.
swell, yes," was the answer; s'you can
put it that way IL you want to- "All !
have to say, then," said the chief justice,
in his sweetest musical tone, sis that the
member has good deal to thank God
for.n
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09
Treasurer H,chborn Resigns. .

Hon. Charles S. Hichborn, for sixteen
years the treasurer OF the republican
State committee, has resigned. Mr..
Hitchborn has become progressive, as to
the national ticket.
In accepting his resignation the State
committee passed the following resolu-
tion:
That in accepting the resignation Of Hon.
Charles s. Hichborn, Of Augusta, as treasurer
of the republican State committee, this COM
mittee takes this opportunity Of expressing
its appreciation Of the very efficient, palms.
taking and thoroughly competent manner
in which Mr.. Hichborn has performed the
duties of this position during his sixteen
years OF consecutive service. We believe that
all Maine republicans will endorse this ex-
preston OF their committee and join with us
in expressing thanks and appreciation to
Mr.. Hichborn for his faithful and loyal ser
vice.
Henry g. Boyer, jr., of Portland, was
elected as Mr.. Hichborn's successor.
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09

One OF natures many freaks was shown
at North Ellsworth last week. A snow
ball bush belonging to Mrs. Hannah Mad
docks produced perfect, full blown
flower. Mrs. Harold Maddocks picked a
full blown rose and two buds from a
cinnamon rose bush. The flowers, though
bearing some evidence of being the "last
roses OF summer, contained all the fra
grance OF the June blossoms. Last, but
not least, Mrs. Helen Mason picked a
straw berry, ripe and luscious.
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09
Civilization.

A Japanese diplomatist is said to have
exclaimed: "For 1000 years we kept
peace with the rest of the world and were
known to it but by the marvels OF our
wrought productions Of our ingenious
handicrafts, and we were accounted bar
barians!
'But from the day on which we made
war on other nations and killed many
thousands of our adversaries you at once
admit our claim to rank among civilized
nations"
On reading the foregoing in the Java
Times we are reminded of Professor
Kenny's story of the shipwrecked mari
ner who at dawn came across gibbet and
exclaimed: "Thank God, here Is sign of
ciyilization!n
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09
DESIRE TO KILL SOMETHING.
A Barbaric Taste and Cultivated by
Game Preservation Laws.
[rrom the Sew York Times.l

81 thought the men were deer when
shot," is the explanation-even he admits
that it is not an excuse given by
Charles Norcross for killing two men,
Gripping for life a third, and slightly
wounding q more fortunate fourth, all
with single charge of buckshot, fired
from high-power gun in the thick
woods near Weymouth, N. j., last fail.
OF course Norcross didn't "think" the
men were deer. He got glimpse through
the underground of something in motion,
and fred at it. Had he given any thought
whatever to the subject he would have re-
membered that, the day being the first OF
the few on which New Jersey deer can be
legally shot, the woods are full OF men
with about the same right rs himself to be
called hunters which was evidently none
at all.
So remembering, he would have realized
that, in the circumstances, to fire his gun
at moving object without making sure
OF what the object was would be, il not
quite wilful murder, something SO nearly
like it that sscriminsl negligence" is q
Characterization far from being adequately
severe. ,
1t is obvious enough that q man SO care
less with regard to the lives of other men
is not one who can safely be at liberty,
but lest he be judged too harshly IL must
not be forgotten that, IS the dispatches
from all over the county show, be is one
OF large class, and that the real trouble,
or real cause of trouble, lies deeper.
1t is somehow involved in a system Of
game preservation that every year for a
few days fills the woods and fields OF what
is very far from being wilderness with
men and boys with little or no experience
in the handling of firearms, and inspired
with no higher desire than that Of killing
something. They are not hunters or
sportsmen in any true sense OF those
words, and they are equally feared and
detested by everybody with a claim to
those appelIations.
The truth is that the giving of a license
to hunt should be conditioned on more
than the payment of fee. The applicant
should be examined for the purpose OF
finding out, il possible, whether he is
likely to show common sense in the
handling OF gun, or whether the chances
are that he will shoot first and investigate
a aytaru.rd
Ellsworth American., 1912-10-09

times of iSs3-97, do not gleefully re-
gard the outlook for a tariff-for-
revenue only bill which is sure to fol-
low Mr.. Wilson'S election. Times are
too good for them TO run any risk-as
they are apt to do when, just before a
presidential election, times are bad.
'In no section,n says Dun's Rerieso,
''is definite complaint OF deficiency
in trade now heard, while in most
sections there is pronounced buoy
ancy with the volume of business in
excess of former years, an urgent de-
mand for immediate delivery, and a
satisfactory demand for future de-
livery reaching well into next year"
No such restlessness among working
men as has characterized many presi-
dental campaigns is now observable,
and so long as business continues
good, no change by workingmen is
likely to be demanded.
Ex-Gov. Douglas, of Massachu-
setts, democrat, last week threw a
bombshell into the democratic camp
by declaring that the high tariff is not
responsible for the high cost Of living,
taking direct issue on this point with
Mr.. Wilson, and in such manner as
is sure seriously to affect the demo-
cratic contention that low tariff win
reduce the cost of living.
A tariff which protects American
industry from disastrous foreign COM
petition and reserves to Ameri-
can labor and enterprise the larger
share of the American market, worth
more than all other markets of the
world together, is manifestly an in
dispensable agency in keeping up
American wages.
The democratic plan to scale down
the tariff to a revenue basis would
mean more American work done in
Europe at the lower wages OF Europe,
and less to be dops, less demand for
labor and lower wages in America.
1t is for American labor to decide
on Nov. 5 whether it prefers the re-
publican or the democratic plan oi
dealing with the problem OF high
prices-whether it prefers Taft good
times to business depression and bad
times with Wilson, as under the las,
democratic administration of 1S93-97