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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
TOOK $4,000 ACRES
IN the LAST YEAR

More than two million dollars
worth OF property will be added to
the tax rolls OF twenty-five counties
Of western Kansas this year through
settlement on government lands.
That is what is shown by the annual
report OF Chief Clerk w. II. Jaeoby
OF the United States land Office in
Dodge. March / of each year Mr..
Jacoby Is required to furnish to the
county clerks OF every county in the
land district the description OF the
lands which have been proved III
during the preceding year.
From March /, 1912, to March !
1918, there have been / .425 entries
completed in the Dodge Office and
$4,000 acres of land have passed
from the possession Of the govern
ment into the ownership OF the sett-
lers. The average valuation Of this
land is close 10 $40 an acre. ranging
from az low as SIS to as high as $20.
While there are more than 25 cOun-
ties in the land district, there has
been settlement in but 25. All this
land win be assessed in the counties
in which 1t Is situated this year, for
the first time.
1t is estimated that there are now
$500 live entries on the books where
the settlers are making settlement on
their farms and preparing to prove
up on them. At $50 acres to the
settlement this Is 100000 acres OF
land, mostly southwest of Dodge,
which is now being settled, and will
be ON the tax rolls within the next
three years.
II immigration into Dodge's trade
tsrritory within he last few years.
lost of these settlements have ben
made in the countise along the new
D. q. & c. V. railroad, and indicate
how rapidly the country there is he
ing filled up.
Il is estimated that there remain
only 10000 acres OF vacant govern
tnent land In this land district This
Is exclusive of the 3U0.UUO acres In
the government land reserve in FIVE
western counties which Will probably
be thrown open to settlement within
the next year or two.
Following is the number OF tracts
in the % counties In which final
proof has been made during the last
year: Morton 1877, Stanton 1876. Ham-
ilton 1863, Greeley SO, Wichita 10
Stevens 1T, Hasell 40, Finney 1876,
Gray 70, Meade 1876, Clark 4. Ness,
:. Hodgeman 6, Edwards S. Conan
che / Barber 2, Pratt 8, Stafford 2,
barton 10, Ford 4, Grant 81, Sew
lard 1873, Kearney 1913, Scott a.
Dodge City Globe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
THE NAILS.
They Should Not Be Cut, but Care.
fully Filed.

They Should Not be Cur, but Care
fully Filed.
Many people maintain that nails
should never be cut, but merely filed
The latter process takes much longer,
but is expedited and rendered easier
by first soaking the finger tips in fairly
hot water
A bundle of orange wood sticks should
be in the possession Of all who wish to
keep their nails in order. They should
be used to scrape away the cuticle,
which cOnceals the half moons" we all
admire, and also to remove any i'm
purltles which the nailbrush has over
looked. Metal should never be used
for this purpose, as 1t is liable to
scratch the undersurface Of the nails.
The hands of thin, nervous women
often have harsh, rough skins which
need special treatment In fact they
need food. Olive oil or cocoauut but
ter rubbed in twice day is excellent
diet for such hands and will Inn
prove them in marked degree il the
treatment is perseyered with.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
Wholesale Demand.

Nat Goodwin and a friend were
walking along Fifth avenue one after
noon when they stopped to look into a
florists window, In which there was
an artistic arrangement Of exquisite
roses.
"What wonderful American Beau
ties those are, Natl" said the friend
delightedly
"They are indeed" replied Nat.
"YOu see, am very fond of that
flower" continued the friend. I'm
fact, might say it is my favorlte.
You know, Nat. married an Amerl-
can beauty"
We'll" said Nat dryly, you haven't
got anything on me. married clus-
ter."-Lippincott's.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
HOW TO Be HAPPY.
A Clever Royal Recipe That Is We'll
Worth Trying.

NNStFs' N'SF'u'
A beautiful French princess who lly-
ed over four centuries ago found q won
derfnl recipe. 1t was no less than one
for what every human heart seeks for
happiness.
Here 1t Is In her own words:
"Three ounces are necessary the firse
Of patience, then OF repose and OF peace,
OF conscience one entire pound Is need
full. OF pastimes. too, Of all sorts (oh,
wise princessg should be gathered as
much as the hand can hols.
.sOf pleasant memories and Of hope
three goods drains there must be at
least. These should be moistened with
a liquor made from true pleasure which
rejoiees the heart.
'sThen Of loves magic drops a few.
But them use sparlngly, for they bring
fame which nought but tears can
drown.
Grind the whole and mix Herewith
an ounce Of merriment
"Yet even all this will not bring hap
plness except you lift your petition to
him who holdeth also the gift Of
health"
One can see the amazed looks Of the
pretty ladies in waiting at that gay and
frivolous court of long ago when they
discovered the mysterious secret recipe
Of their princess.
Still hearts are the same In all ages,
so perhaps some Of the dainty demoi-
selles and silken coated youths took
the little lesson to heart and did try to
compound the ingredients
But all wise old recipes remark OF
certain ingredients that they are to be
added ito TASTE" you know.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
HUMOROUS CUPS,
Very Good Tip.

Everything all right. slrr asked
the waiter.
The diner nodded. but still the waiter
lowered near.
STEAK cooked to suit you, sir?" be
asked again presently.
Again the diner nodded.
Potatoes the way you like 'em, sirl"
Yes"
Another period Of silence.
Il hope the service is satisfactory,
sirP"
Are you asking for tip?" demand
ed the diner,
.'Well, sir. Of course we get the tips
sometimes, and I've got to so to the
kitchen for another party, so"-
80 you'd like the tip now to be sure
OF it? Well, I'll give you one
Eyes. sir"
HHere IL the tip: have powerful
voice that am capable Of using. II
anything is wrong I'll let out roar.
IL you do not hear from me you can
know that am dining in peace and
comfort and not in the least regretting
your absence, for it's no fun to have to
pass verbal Judgment on every mouth
full eat"
"But the tip?'
That's the tip, and a mighty good
one 1t is Co., Boston Post.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

It's easier for o girl to knit !
her brows than to darn socks.
Lots of things come to the wo- !
man who waits until she doesn't
want them.
Cupld's idea Of economy Is to
substitute the fight OF her eyes
for electric light.
A refOrmer may be willing to
) supply the pattern If somebody
, else will do the work.
A girl expects to be perfectly
happy when married because she
has had no experience.
If a woman Is anxious to see
her husband as other people see
, him she should induce him to run
for office, then read the opposi-
, ton papers.
A foolish girl makes a husband
out Of her lover. A wise one
makes a lover out of her hus-
band.
A meek lover sometimes makes
strenuous husband.
. a 4,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
For Sale

The south ! and NV. ! of Sec.
/, Twp. "a, south Of Range "a,
west of sixth Pm. This 4sO acres
Of unimproved land lies two miles
west and four miles north of Lib
eraI, Kansas. Will sell part or
all of it. Price $50 per acre.
Small payment down and long
time at 6 per cent on balance. II
interested write.
Il. 7, GRAssFIELD,
2-7-tf. Waveriy, Iowa
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
priokino the skin.

The needlewoman who has the habit
Of stitching the skin Of the first finger
Of the left hand as she sews, II she
perslstently refuses to wear stall. :"
Ahould rub down the roughness will
a piece of pumice stone, for, though
industry is an excellent virtue, I'm
ger which looks as though 1t has been
peppered Is not a very delightful out
ward sign Of spiritual grace within.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
A Neat sandsau.

An easy way to make babdeau Is
to take erossway strip Of black vel
vet about thirty inches long and three
inches wide. Join 1t and make hem
on each side. stitching wire In one
side and elastic In the other Draw
up to required size, and the bandeau
Is complete.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
A Good Loser.

A Rhode Island politician, who was
a prominent candidate in the late cleo
ton, came home one day much pro
vOked ut some misdemeanOr which his
son, aged ten, had committed.
Frank" he said sternIy. do you
know, sir. that you are candidate for
whippingf"
81 hope I'll be defeated, father" was
young Franks reply as be looked up
playfully at his ather.-Harper's Ba-
Ear,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
bible SHOWS SPIRITISM
TO Be DEMONlSM
Mediums DsCSlVsd as Well as
Their Followers, Accord
ing to Pastor Russell.

Spirit Communication Through Me-
diums Come Not From Dead HUI
mans, but From the Fallen Angels,
Says Pastor RussellEn the Bible He
Traces Their History--satan Him
self Poses as an Angel Of Lisht--Ths
Bible 10 the Torch Of Liberty and In
tsllissncs, the Foe to Superstition,
Ignorance and Dsmonism.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
Am over.

He-Yes; it's very true a man doesn't
learn what happiness is until he's mar
ried.
she-rm glad you've discovered that
at last.
He-Yes, and when he's married It's
too late.--Le Rlre.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

To clean flatirons take a piece of
wood and tack over 1t Il sheet Of em-
cry paper mot too cOarse). Rub the
irons to and fro and wipe on duster
before using This keeps them smooth
and clean.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

"Are you going fishing tomorrow
morning." asked the rural citizen.
NO" replied the man from town
80 long as | can't go fishing today
won't bother. never yet fished with
out learning that they were biting fine
yesterday Washington Star.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

''why doesn't father ever tell me
fairy tales?" asked the youngster OF
the household.
Because, dearie." answered his
mother, sit keeps him busy telling
them to me."-New York American.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

"Have you noticed any change In
your husband with the passing yearsT
"Yes; he used to tell me Of his throb-
hing heart, Now he talks exclusively
about his liyer"-Kansas City Journal
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
No Trouble.

II was visiting my married sister In
Toledo last week." relates Buck"
Halves. shes got a three-year-Ole
kid, and. while am fairly fond OF
children, | am a bachelor and some
what 'sot' in my ways. was rather
dismayed, therefore. when my sister
proposed leaving me in the house with
the child one afternoon. And here's
what she said
"'Don't put yourself to bit Of trou'
BILE. He can take care Of himself. See
that he doesn't climb up to the pantry
shelves and keep nm eye on him so that
lie won't get into any mischief. lie
wont annoy you. Don't let him ~
down cellar and watch that he doesn't
get hold of the books in the library, and
he'll amuse himself all right. Ii he
cries give him cooky, and II that
doesn't stop him ride him on your back
But don't let him bother you a bit. III
be home In an hour "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
aln.aad Ara the Maak.

Employer-see here, do ron think
you know more about this business
than | do?
New ONCE Boy -No, sir. Honest
ain't no masaEine writsr-pqck.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

Jacksonville, Fla,
February 1.-THE
Opera House was
crowded today to
hear Pastor Rus
sell. He spoke
twice. We report
one Of his dis
courses from the
text, The angels
which kept not
their FIRST estate,
but left their own
habitatiOn. He hath
reserved in lasting
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

Now is the time to buy good lots
for little money, in the Light Ad-
dition. Don't put 1t off too long.
Easy terms. See
LIGHT q STOUFhR,
Citizens State Bank.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
Safer.

az understand you have just bought
an automoblleT
Eyes. saw seven Of them chasing
one pedestrian the other day. and de-
cIded that l was on the wrong end Of
the sport."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
Sure Cure.

she-The Rev. Wilkins is something
Of faith healer, you know, and I'm
thinking of attending bis church for
my rheumatism.
Hell can recommend him for in
somnia.-SYdney Bulletin.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
EOR SALE

Mission dresser, almost new, COM
bination dresser and wash stand,
wash stands, couch, tables, numerous
other articles of household goods.
3-14-1t MRS. T. H, KIRKPATRICK
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
HousEKEEpER WANTED

Competent girl or woman for gen
eral homework. Good wages Apply
to Mrs. Abe X. Stoufer, Liberal, Kan
sas. Phone Al. 1t
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
WANTED

want to buy small calves. Any
over three days, and under one year
old. Drop me card.
3-73tp JOHN SCHNlTT.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14
METHODIsT MISSIONS

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society viii meet March 20, at 2:SC
D. M, with Mrs. c. d. Gasaway.
PROGRAM
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-03-14

Five east front lots, close in, at {
rare bargain. See
LIGHT G STOUFER
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-06-06

Store Closed
Tuesday and Wed
nesday. June 3-4 to
remark the entire
stoCk.-WANTED.---
10 Statesmen and
Women.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-06-06
Groceries

Ou OOOu H.
Sc Sail Soap-lO bars
lOc tar soap-l bar
Sc Light House Soap ) bar
Light House Cleanser } CA
Lenox Soap 8 bars
Naptha Soap 8 bars
Hulled beans per can
Odd brands of canned gooc
l5c grades ) cans
We shall discontinue handling tin ano
One lot of Csc granite pals
10 c tin pans. buckets and
articles
Mems leather gloves worth $500
Mems leather gloves worth $l.oO
Mems leather gloves worth $l.OO
Straw Hats almost given away
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01

should be rather large and laid at ran
dom, not in rows, and should fit to-
gether closely, SO that few of the NOR
tar joints are more than one-half inch
thick. The stones should stand out
prominently and should not be plas-
tered to a smooth surface with NOR
tar, neither should any broken edges
be visible. A good workman, by the
proper use of cobble stones, as shown
In this design, can secure a very orna-
mental effect and one exactly in keep
Ing with the general atmosphere Of
the rustic site on which the house is
built.
For the walls of this house either
clap-boards or shingles may be used.
Shingles are always appropriate for
the walls Of g house OF simple design,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01

ton and success of the project is also
greater and the attractiveness Of the
place increases as the years go by,
while the extra labor at the beginning
IS very soon forgotten.
Almost any style Of house harmon
ICES we'll with such surroundings and
Is improved in appearance by the nat
ura1 beauties Of the building site.
Some materials and some styles of do
mestic architecture seem especially
well suited, however, for such use.
The accompanying design is one Of
these.
1t is planned something on the bun
galow order. with prominent roof,
broad on the ground and not overly
high.
A distinctive feature of this design
is the use of cobble stones in the large
chimney and fire place. These could
also be employed very effectively for
the foundation of the building.
A cobble stone wall can be made
very attractive If the man laying it
properly understands the work. In
any kind of stone work the mason
must use his head as well as his
hands. The more variety of color.
shape and size can be obtained the
more attractive appearance will a
cobble stone wall present. The stone
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01
EATABLEs MANY AND VARIED
What One Race Looks Upon With
Loathing May Be Considered
Deiicacy by Others.

It is a fact that grasshoppers from
an early time were regarded as
favorite food by the Israelites. They
were called under the more familiar
name locust, which resembles the
grasshopper so closely that in mod
ern tipaes they would have passed for
one.
TIA favorite way of preparing them
was to crush them with wine or boil
them in hot water and dry them in
the sun. They formed a salad course
of many famous dinner in the old,
old days.
In Africa, even in modern times,
ants are considered the most delicious
form of food. One prominent English
historian quotes having received as
present 20 baskets of ants pounded
into a paste. He says himself that
it was quite an eatable dish, tasting
like the livers of chicken.
The old Romans ate beetles and
considered them delicacy. Even in
the present day Brazilians eat bugs,
and it is not an uncommon thing, II
you are invited to festive dinner in
Brazilian home, to have served you
in your first course some 20 varieties
of bugs, powdered and cooked in diff
ferent ways.
In fact, many of the black tribes in
Africa eat flies and their larvae. In
the Andama island a man must eat
live rodent before he can marry. If
he is not willing to go through this
ordeal he is not permitted the pleas
ure of wife.
Chinese eat roasted dogs, as do
many Russians and our Sioux Indians.
A century ago dogs were favorite
meat with our Louisiana darkies.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01

especially in connection with cobble
stone work. There are various pleas
ing ways in which shingles may be
laid to suit those who consider the
ordinary method Of laying the shingles
in uniform rows, five inches to the
weather, too monotonous. A pleasing,
variation is to place the shingles In
alternate rows of two and eight inches
to the weather This requires no
more material or labor and gives a
very attractive appearance. The
shingles on the roof, however, should
always be laid in the regular way.
A glance at the floor plans will show
a very convenient and comfortable ar
rangement of space In this house.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO the
subject Of building, for the readers or TINS
paper On account OF his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufactures, he
Is. without doubt. the highest authority
IN all these subjects. Address all INQUIRIES
to William A. Radford, No. 17S West
Jackson boulevard Chicago, Ill. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
1t often seems that the style or APP
pearance Of the house doesn't make so
much difference as the site on which
it ie built. In every town and village
there are examples that prove this.
There are delightful little places set
back among shade trees and flowers,
which give one restful, fhome-like
feeling just by walking past; yet the
house is really very plain and ordinary
in design.
Then for every one Of this kind
there is one of the other sort to keep
the balance, probably. Every town
has them-the house is large and
pompous, quite an architectural crea-
ton in fact, but 1t is set down onto a
small lot, crowded in, with all the
trees and shrubbery cut down to make
room for it. In spite Of its size and
cost residence of this kind is very
far from attractive. The home build
er would not knowingly take such as
model; yet, many times he does be-
cause he does not understand the real
elements of success in planning an at
tractive home; and barren uninvit-
Ing place is the result.
The experienced home builder will
always, If possible, select rough and
wooded site; if it is slightly hilly so
much the better. The labor and ex-
pense, it is true, for grading and pre-
pairing the site for the building, and
for smoothing up the ground after
wards are greater; but the satisfac-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01

There is a large central hall, with a
living room occupying the entire
space at the left. while the dining
room with the kitchen back of it is
at the right. On the second floor
there are three bedrooms and bath
room, also four clothes closets.
1t is a design and arrangement that
would be hard to improve upon for
any one desiring comfortable resi-
dence of artistic appearance. The cost
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01
Bed Divided AGAINST Itself.

Tom-Mother, Jacks got half the
bed!
Mother Wen. you take the other
half.
Toni. can't: he's got his half in
the middle.-W oman's Home Compan.
ion
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-01
seekIna Llaht.

Ikey-Fader, vat is dis socialism?
Fader-It's robbery. dots vot 1t IL
robbery!
Ikey-Is it we're mans creditors
wants him to divide nit dem7-Puck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
DROUGHT AND FARM PRICES.
Figures in Southwest Are Not Low.
cred Because of Crop Loss.
From the Financial warld.

=
Following the severe drought of last
summer in the southwest, representatives
of two eastern insurance companies
which held mortgages on farms in the
drought-affected district travelled through
that section to find out how much their
securities had been affected by the crop
loss. They assumed, at least for pur-
poses of investigation, that land values
had suffered materially, and going from
farm to farm, asked what price would
buy the farm and its equipment in the
way of live stock and implements.
In no instance did they find any farmer
VINO would consider any lower figure on
account of the drought or the partial loss
of crops. That WAS Il mere incident.
largely offset as q source of damage by
the better prices received for what was
produced, while the mere suggestion
that it should constitute 4 reason for
lowering Of values only served ~ raise
the estimates the farmers placed upon
their property, as they cast up their
sets under the insinuation that farm
values had deprecated We're unstable.
In such conclusion they were fully just
fled by the facts. Here some of the
facts: The consuming power of the coun
try IS increasng-at the rate Of II per
cent during the last decade; the first
necessity of life is food; the food supply
comes mainly from the farm: the census
reports show large increases in values OF
food products of the farm-all out of
proportion to the increase in volume OF
production-in fact, some staple articles
show an actual decrease i'll production
while total values rise in large percent
ages The increase in acreage in i'm
proved farms is only II per cent. com
pared with the 81 per cent Increase in
popula ton, which, however. does not tell
the whole story. for the Official reports
also show that urban population in
creased 81 per cent, while the rural,
which includes TIE farming population,
increased only IL per cent
The increase III value of products of
the farm. taken as whole-live stock
showing a gain of 90 per cent in 1910, as
compared with 1900, and field crops q
gain of 81 per cent for the same period
seems to be good basis for the advance
from an average of S15.51 to So. 10 an
acre for farm lands, taking the country
a. whole