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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
SUNLIGHT A GERM DESTROYER
Cheapest Disinfectant at Mans Dis
posaI-Southern Exposure Is De-
slrable In Buildings.

Sunlight is natures great germ de-
stroyer. 1t is the cheapest disinfect-
ant at mans disposal and should be
taken advantage of at every opportu-
nifty.
in the construction of barns or
shelters of any kinds for animals"
says H. Preston Hoskins of Minnesota
College of Agriculture, in extension
bulletin No. A, ample provision
should be made for the admission of
the maximum amount of sunlight. A
southern exposure is desirable; that
is, an arrangement by which most Of
the windows face south. The warmth
thus provided in cold weather is de-
sirable and much of the heat of sum-
mer can be avoided by the use of cur
tains or screens.
Most disease germs are entirely
killed by direct sunlight. This has
been repeatedly shown by expert
ments."
The farmer should bear this in mind
in building his barn, stable, hog house,
or poultry house.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
COAL TAR INDUSTRY.

A century ago coal tar was consid-
cred waste product" but today it
is put to a multitude of uses. Chem
lists have not only accomplished
marvels with coal tar itself, but
through it and its derivatives a num-
Der of other products thought of no
value have been utilized. Before the
introduction of gas for Illuminating
purposes Frederick ACcum suggested
the boiling of the tar in a still and the
collection and distillation OF the
volatile products The process yielded
two oils, one heavy and the other
light 1t was soon found that the
heavy oil could be used in preserving
wood underground or in water, and
it was extensively used for protecting
wharves and piers. Scotch chemist
named Macintosh made experiments
with the lighter OIL and used it in wa
terproofing the clothing which bears
his name The coal tar industry has
been developed until almost every
color and shade of color is derived
from aniline In medicine and sur
gerry coal tar has been a tremendous
factor. Saccharine, which is hundreds
OF times sweeter than sugar, is coal
tar product and is given to patients
suffering with diabetes Carbolic acid
is also derived from coal tar, as well
as quinoine, antipyrene and other
remedies to assuage fever. AS basis
for various antiseptics and food pre-
servatives it is widely known.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

he'bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce has arranged for the impor-
tation of corps of Swiss dyestuffs
chemists to aid in the development
of the new American coal tar dye in
dustry, in the effort to meet the
American dyestuff famine resulting
from the cutting off of the German
supply. That is worthy stroke of
enterprise on the part of this bureau,
which in many other respects is very
actively aiding in laying the founda-
ton for the establishment of new in
dustries in this country, the need for
which has grown out of the embargo
upon European commerce When the
present war shall have come to a
close, this country stands to be far
more self-sustaining in many things
needful, the supply of which in the
past has been obtained from foreign
sources.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

The first people to adopt the month
of June as sacred to Hymen the god
of marriage, were the ancient Romans,
who considered June the most pro-
pitious season Of the year for enter
ing upon matrimonial relations The
Romans held that June weddings we're
likely to be happier than alliances con-
tracted in any other month of the
year, especially If the day chosen we're
that of the full moon or the conjunc-
ton Of the sun and moon. They also
held that of all months May was to
be most avoided, as in that month
newly-weds would come under the in
fluence of spirits adverse to happy
households. These ancient marriage
superstitions were retained by the
Christians in the middle ages and
even today June is considered by
many to be pre-eminently the month
of marriages.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
Speaking About Govern
ments
mentS

Absolutely speaking, no such thing
as good government has ever been
known. About all imaginable forms
have been tried and every one has
shown notable failings. Government
itself is at most only half good
thing. Its most important functions
are a product of human failings.
Probably a community Of saints
would have no use for any govern
ment.
Government is undergoing a ire
mendous efficiency test just now.
Considered as an organization for con-
Quoting the public business Of a great
community, the government of the
United States is undoubtedly inferior
to that of Germany. But govern
ment is more than merely concern
for carrying on public business. 1t
is a compact, a bond that involves
our wills and at least potentially
touches all our relations. Personally,
we would much rather tolerate the
weakness of our form of government
than have man in the United States
in whose presence it was not permiss-
ible to stand with hat on, and con-
corning whom one could not, if one
were SO minded, lawfully express the
opinion that he was an ass. Proba-
bly, free government can never be
so efficient as bossed one. That
seems to be one of the inherent de-
fects of democracy. The demagogue
is another defect. In short, demo-
cratic government is far from abso-
lutely good, yet it is the best there
is Saturday Evening Post.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Giant Gorilla feeds Saturday night
Carnival.
The largest and most complete line
of fall millineryat the Economy store.
Con Jackson of Guymon spent sew.
eral days with friends here the first
of the week.
Dr. Higginbotham, specialist in
eye, ear, nose and throat, in Liberal
Saturdays.
Mrs. R. A. Dunn of Dalhart who
spent few days here on business re-
turned Monday.
Ten-In-One Combined Animal
Show; rarest collection of living curl
osities alive.
Myrtle Washburn of Guymon,
spent the week here and attended
the carnival.
Sheriff Dobson accompanied a pa
tient to the state saniLarium at To-
peka, Saturday.
FORD OWNERS; Call at the
Overland Garage for something of
interest to you.
G. W. Finley and family returned
Saturday from a two weeks trip to
Colorado.
Quite a\number of Hooker people
were here Sunday to attend the Lib
eral-Dalhart ball game.
Greatest living curiosities in the
world in Ten-In. One Animal Show.
Carnival.
Mrs. J. w. Wilkins and daughter,
Miss LaFaun, returned the first Of
the week from a six weeks trip
through Colorado and Wyoming
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Mrs. d. ID. BOYD and daughter,
Miss Nina of Hooksr visited Mrs. W
X. Molthop the first Of the week.
Prof. c. p Carnes of Dalhart Is
here this week transacting business
and visiting with friends.
Superior Drills are the kind your
father and grand father had. They
are brought up to date.
THos W. CAV.
Miss Grace Rich who spent week
here in the Jones hospital is much
improved and left Saturday for her
home in Tyrone.
Mrs. f. A. Clark and daughter,
Vadilla of Pratt arrived Saturday
to spend awhile with her sister.
Mrs Kerns
Thirty-tivs foot Giant Snake Kills,
eats, turkeys, pigs, chickens, so'clock
Saturday night. Also Giant Gorilla
at Carnival.
Gilbert Coleman of Pleasant Hill
Missouri, arrived Saturday night
to visit at the p. A. and j. b. Craig
homes,
Lost: 32nd degree Masonic pin. If
found please return to Democrat
Office. lt-pd.
Roh't. Smith and nieces, Hazel aud
Ruth Wolley returned this week
from San Francisco where they at
tended the exposition,
Rob't Evans and wife returned
Sunday from trip to Colorado.
They made the trip in their car and
were away several weeks.
Ten-ln-One Animal Show presents
the rarest collection OF living curios-
tiles in the known world. 20 and IL
cents. AT the Carnival.
Mrs. Mary Smith arrived Tuesday
from Pratt to visit at the +. b
Shinkle home. She will also visit
her sons near Tyrone.
Mrs. Agee of Plains who had spent
few days here with her sister, Mrs.
Il. l.. Higginbotham went to Tyrol g
Monday to visit other relatives
Giant Snake, largest alive, kills
and swallows chickens aud pigs.
O'Clock, Saturday night. Carnival
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferman Gutheral,
Mrs. ii. b. Carson, and Misses Mabel
Granger and Gladys Carson spent
Sunday with friends near Hooker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
CHEAP SLING FOR HAYF0RK
Advantages of Modern Devices Ap.
preciated by Man Who Has Pitched
Hay From Wagon to Now.

The unloading of hay is now a COM
paratively easy task, made so by the
use of machinery. Any man who has
ever pitched hay from a wagon into
high NOW will appreciate the ad-
vantages of the hayfork and sling.
In one form of sling which is pretty
generally used throughout the East,
the sling is adjusted upon the hay
rack and the hay loaded on without
any particular care as to placing it.
When the wagon reaches the barn as
many drafts as can be taken off at
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

All snakes in Animal Show feed
Saturday night; ten in one show.
BAsCoM NJ. FAULKNEs
Reeds Carnival Co.
Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Spradling left
Sunday for st. Louis and other points
where Mr., Spradling will purchase
goods for the Palace Clothing Store
Mrs. Scott Haynes Who has been
visiting at the home of her son, Frank
Haynes for several weeks returned
yesterday TO her home in Kansas City.
Mrs. Florida Walker expects to
leave today for trip to the coast.
Ruth Fields will accompany her to
Los Angeles, where she will spend
the winter with the A E. Blake
family.
Edward j Piper and Miss Katie s.
Hakes. Of Kismet, were married
Wednesday evening by Rev. II. T.
Bolton. They left yesterday for Kis-
met, and from there Mr.. Piper will
go TO Colorado soon to file on land In
Baca county. They will make their
home in Baca county. The Demo
crat extends them its best wishes.
Miss Alice Bolin entertained about
twelve Of her girl friends Wednesday
evening at "Slumber Party" A
line party was formed and attended
the theater after which they returned
to the Bolin home where delicious
refreshments were served. At nine
O'Clock the next morning the hostess
served an excellent two course break
fast.
Nova Dickerson, son Of Rob't.
Dickerson and wife has been very
sick with appendicitis at his home
in Liberal, but Is slowly impro wing.
His grandparents, VIM. Dickerson and
wife and many friends are caring for
him until his mother arrives from
Chicago. DR.. Nichols of Manhattan,
and DR.. Jones of Liberal, are in at
tendance.
Mr. and Mrs j. d. Stephens took
trip into Beaver county this week,
and on their return presented the
Democrat force with several fine
peaches they gathered at the home of
c. ID. PUNK, Ii miles southeast Of
town. They report an excellent
fruit crop on Mr. Plunk's farm this
year, as we'll as other crops, and state
that many OF the farmers down that
way are erecting handsome residences.
That part of the county contains
some substantial farmers and the
Democrat is pleased to note their
prosperity.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

good forkfuls are elevated, then with.
out removing the fork 1t is hooked
to the sling attachment by the end
pulleys, and pulled upon the free end
of the rope will bundle and bind the
balance of the load around the fork.
The trip rope is unsnapped from the
fork and attached to the swing.
The value of the sling is the saw
ing of time in shaping the load with
hand fork for the last draft with the
horse fork and cleaning up all the hay
on the wagon.
These sings cost from 50 to $3.50
each.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
"Babied" BOYS

We heard of young man who did
MT make good in the world. He was
clever and nice enough, but he never
recovered from his infancy. He al
ways expected to be treated as a
baby, and when he got out into the
world, where he was disappointed, he
resorted to bad company and night
eScapadeS of various hueS. We knew
that boy when he was young, and he
was always being caressed and fond
led by his mother. She thought that
as the boy was so dear to her, the
wicked old world would surely not
hurt him. And SO, she actually Ca
ressed the starch out of him, and
when he got out into life, where he
had to contend with men, he was
perfectly 1abby. He contracted the
habit of laziness and never got out of
the habit.
We think sometimes that mothers
are very foolish in fondling their
sons, and making their love so tend
er that it will always be a grateful
influence on the boys life. But it
doesn't work that way. 1t does seem
that so much caressing humans a
boy. The best way to do is to treat
the older boy as free agent and a
man. He can stand that Ohio
State journal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
Bethel Notes
wheat is the ord.

Threshing wheat is the order of the
day.
Mrs. J. X. Smith has been quite
sick but is improving little at this
writing.
J. S. Wheeless and family took
dinner at A. E. Stephenson's last
Sunday.
T. j. Jones and family were dinner
guests at the Don Grimwood home
Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Terrell entertained the
following at supper Sunday evening:
Misses Sarah Hinkel, Hazel Glover,
Jennie Moony, Title Lofland and
Messers Bert Glover, Jas Mcclure,
Arr Kinds, Horace Hall, Bert Bum
gardner and Willis Lofland, and Mr..
and Mrs. Jonas Hinkle. The evening
was pleasantly spent in music and
conversation.
r. r. Yoder and wife of Liberal,
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. j.
X. Smith this week
T. j. Jones and family and D. W.
Grimwood and wife spent Sunday
evening at N. A. Heitschmidt's.
Mrs j. F. Lofland and children of
the Blue Bell neighborhood visited
visited with her mother, Mrs. Terrell
Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
Old Country Rulldlnns.

Most farm buildings in the old
country are made of stone, cement
or brick, with tile roofs. These build
ings are not only fire proof, but will
last hundreds of years. Compared
with these even our best buildings are
but makeshifts. Constantly rebuild.
ing takes altogether too much of our
money.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

We observe that some Of the real
good automobiles have been reduced
about 25 per cent, but have been I'M
able to ascertain how that circum-
stance is going to help the fellow who
has been reduced 100 per cent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

After studying English for a week
in the Jail at Ell Paso General Huerta
announced that he was made the
goat" That's what comes of study
ing English with jail birds.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27
Waste of Posts.

Why throw away a well-seasoned,
tust.ready-to-use fence post, or stake,
Just because one end has rotted OF
in the ground? Reverse 1t and the
chances are that 1t will last longer
than 1t did the first tine.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Between icebergs and torpedoes,
passenger travel across the Atlantic
should provide excitement enough for
the keenest desire.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

The theory that poets are born
comes about as near being true as
that lawyers, doctors, bricklayers,
plumbers, carpenters and plasterers
are born.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

The inventor of eating corn from
the cob never for a moment had in
view the discovery of way to make
people look beautiful and graceful.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Having been weighed in the bal
ance and found wanting, civilization
should make a great effort to reform
herself after the war is over.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

American securities as we'll as
American tourists are developing a
strong mo place like home" senti-
ment.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Striped stockings are said to be
coming back into style. Fashion
springs about as many atrocities as
war.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

A South Carolina scientist says that
cotton Of any color can be grown.
We don't care so long as they keep
on growing 1t white.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Everybody rejoices over the pros
poets of big wheat crop, even though
the price of bread is pretty sure to
remain the same.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

A swimming expert says that swim.
ming is as easy as walking. But who
says walking ia easy?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

We behold symptoms of a revival in
England of that old ballad, Let the
Women Do the Work"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

A conspicuous need of a safety
first rule presents itself in connec-
ton with submarine operations.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

A scientist says the house fly has an
antipathy for blue. Paint your custard
pies.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Modern gunnery puts Europe into
the market with a demand for cotton
to burn
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Wars would be less frequent If each
conflict could show in advance a price
tag marked In plain figures.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Recipe for successful naval repris
al; First catch your submarine!
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Familiarity breeds respect on the
firing line.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

Millionaires have their troubles as
well IS the rest of us.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

The Germans have seized PrzasnysE,
which is easier done than said.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-08-27

The largest and most complete line
of fall millinery at the Economy store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

by New Jersey democrats to aid them
materially in their legislative carl
patgn this fall, since history shows
that local politicians frequently adopt
an attitude in opposition to one OF
their community who happens to be
president. In this connection 1t may
be recalled that Grover Cleveland once
lost his own precinct when running
for president.
Although the primaries are six
months away, Indiana has one candi-
date for president of the United
States. two possible candidates. for
vice president. eight possible candi-
dates for United States senator to Sue
coed John w. Kern, and eleven pos
sible candidates for governor, with a
praQprtiouate number Of seekers for
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

=
terest of economy" and then turned
right around and advertised for bids
for an automobile for the use of the
mayor.
The Springfield Republican says the
war is in fair way to make American
dollars famous.
Edison is. quoted as saying that NJ
owes much Of his success to his wife.
Possibly she helped him develop the
talking machine.
The once famous gold fields of the
Klondike and the Yukon districts are
now nearly depleted, according to n
report of the Smithsonian Institute.
Dawson City, which once boosted of
$4,000 neople. now has less than 1000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
IN egNERAL AND PARTICULAR.

rhe Kansas City Times wonders
bow much longer Georgia Will pirate
nbout its exceptional regard for Wom-
anhood" as an excuse for Its excep-
tional disregard for civilization. "
viii be many day before the world
torgets Georgia's shame.
The report of the state statistician
says there are 2o6.3S2 Germans in Cal
ifornia, 41G.s12 British, 1oa,61s ltal-
tans, 32,612 French, 2T,1SG Russians
ana 6,S32 Turks. The foreign born
population of the state totals 51225D
ont of 2.377,e72. There are a1,645 ne
groes, 1921 Indians, 36,24S Cinnamon
and Jas Japanese. This is quite a
cosmopolitan state OF ours, says the
santa Ana Blade. and these figures
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

would seem to indicate that we could
have quite a little European war OF
our own If these foreigners had not
lived in America long enough to know
better.
The Topeka Capital says that ii
girls could see the men they are going
to marry before breakfast, there would
be fewer marriages" But who wants
Ito get married before breakfast?
In spite of automobiles there are
more horses<in the state than ever be-
fore. A state report fixes the total
number at $4,000, and adds that the
prices are going higher.
The Oakland city council abolished
the office of dairy inspector lin the IN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

Those gold lelds have an existence
that is n good deal on the skyrocket
order. and one Is lucky If he Is ap's
to dodge the stick.
The Russians are long time spring
ing that much talked of trap. Perhaps
they plan running the Germans to
death. provided they can keep one
Jump in the lead.
Marconf is in charge Of the wireless
for the italian army. Wonder il those
army autocrats insisted upon his TAX
ing an examination to qualify for the
commission?
If;it is true, as stated, that Germany
AMI Austria now house million and
half prisoners. this drain on the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

Mrs Gadder-Amandy Brown toll
Sue Perkins that l was sneak an
always pryins into other peoples az.
fairs.
Mrs. Gadder-Heard 'em over the
telephone. l always listen when them
two cats is talking together.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
other state offices which are to bs
filed at the election In November,
1915

The fact that Germany has asked
the United States to delay judgment
in the sinking Of the Arabic shows
the kaiser believes a diplomatic rup-
ture with the United States is at hanti
Just how far did he imagine he could
go?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

The old Hartford, the flagship of
Farragut, is to be taken to Washing
ton for the national encampment of
the Grand Army of the Republic. What
it has cost to keep the old ship afloat
has been well spent if only to give
these old veterans a look at her
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

The fact that President Wilson halls
from their state is not counted ppoo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
finances Of the empire is no small

A fad in down east society circles
is the carrying Of a bird in little
gilded cage swung to the wrist They
have tried everything else but swing
ing dish towel over the left arm and
helping mother.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-29
Short Snatches From Everywhere.
(BY H. D. S.

Cholera also is committing atrocities against the
Armenians.-New York American
"a What has become OF the boy who always said
Thank yOu Sir when granted favor2-Mineral
Wells Index
After a has had occasion TO employ first
class lawyer can't tell him that talk is cheap
Chicago News
What makes the man with crouch stubborn
is that he imagnes he is UNFOLDING a principle
Albany Journal
Villa fled from one set Of troubles into another.
Two claiming him husband.-St Louis
Globe-DemOcrat.
Unless signs fail the coming presidential cleo
ton viii contribute its quota to the gaiey Of nations
Austin American.
Some people suffer in silence because they can't
hnd anybody with willing to pour their troubles
intO.-TOledO Blade.
of course. shall wait for the official returns.
but Mexico is again headed in the direction OF
Knoxville Sentinel
Georgia is dry that when they swallow a sweet
potato il makes a furroW through the in their
threats Baltimore
There appears to be international agreement TO the
effect that the British soldiers didn't hate TO leave
Gallipoli-DalIas News.
Villa is said to have banked $4,000 more in Amer
lean banks The end Of the revolution is not such
bitter end.-St. Louis GlObe-DemOerat