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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

VIM. Edison says the reason the
North could not see the Southern
side of the slavery question was be-
cause slaves couldn't be raised profit
ably in the North.
Miss Thompson is back in school
again after weeks illness
T. j. Smith and Gilbert Roost need
a box to put their feet on while sit
ting in some of the larger seats.
Can't fool Earl SCHNEIDER on how
many pounds of butter fat it takes to
make pound of butter.
Seems like old times to have Geo
Spradling and Sam Beltz back on the
old building grounds again,
The primary will be closed to be-
ginners after February I.
Dale Hubbard has learned 10 GRO
Chef. He can make most any pat
tern.
Faye LeMonnier will be back in
school this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28
The News has a new staff. They

The News has new staff. They
promise better paper this term.
We wonder If all the boys and girls
read "a Message to Garcia" in last
weeks Democrat. If not, you had
better hunt it up.
There were sixteen graduates from
the graded school last week. They
were Myrtle Brewer, Catherine Bee
Ter, Della Clark, Marguerite Elliott,
Ewald Graves, Clara Gustke, Verna
Hays, Lena Hammer, Benton Jones,
Arthur Heating, Lewis Morrow, An
ma Shelton, Cecil Cole, Gordon Jones,
Alvin Gilbert, and Floyd Longwell.
The three upper grades are being
taught under new plan. Mr.. Full
ton teaches arithmetic, Kansas histo-
ry, and physiology; Mr.. Beecher, his
tory, civics, and agriculture; Miss
Brooks, grammar, classics and geOg-
raphy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28
Donbey

Everyone is rejoicing over the
change in the weather.
Choir practice was held Sunday
night at the j. l.. Duerson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldredge Young are
staying with Jas. Yves. and helping
him with his work.
Mrs. U w. Kent and Misses Lila
Kimble we're L beral visi ors SaIur-
day.
r. j Young and Evan Ogden made
a business trip to Brave Thursday.
Mr.. Ogden began pro + on his home
stead.
Fay Ross visited Sunday with Ber-
tina DuerSOn.
Harold II giitower was at home the
latter part of last week.
J. S. West received word last week
that his brolIer's wife, OF Altamo l.,
Missouri, had died of pneumonia.
Mrs West and children sDent cOu-
pie OF months at the }. S. West home
last winter, and while here they
formed many friends and acquaintan-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

If the national administration
wants to go down to ignominlous de-
feat in November, let it pass a CON-
pulsory military service bill like the
one now under discussion by congress.
The people of the United States be-
lieve in a reasonable condition of pre-
paredness against war at all times
and the calls for volunteers have al
ways witnessed a ready response in
times gone by, hut any administra-
ton that attempts to poke compul-
sorry military training down the
lhroats of the people is due to get 1T
where Maggie wore the beads, at the
next election. We wouldn't hesitate
to vote against any democratic can
didate that sanctions the enactment
of such measure.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

ces who will be grieved to hear of her
death. She leaves a husband and
four children.
Roy Pilgrim was caller at the U.
w. Kent home Thursday evening.
Miss Lila Kimble spent Sunday
with home folks.
S. G. Warren took load OF poultry
to he Liberal market Saturday.
Judge Grinstead and children, E.
G. Warfel, and Misses Cohenour and
Gibson were callers at the A. E Ross
home Sunday.
The Dombey school moved into
their new school house Friday. They
are well pleased with their new loca-
tion.
Larkin Club No. 2 met Tuesday
evening with Mrs. Mart Cook,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

too soon. 1t is more essential to be
able to soell correctly than to know
who was the first ruler of Egypt.
1t is more practical benefit to be able
to work. the simple problems in arith-
metic that come up in every day life
and to write a grammatical sentence
than il is to write a review of some
useless novel. Advanced education
is a fine thing, but 1t should have a
good solid foundation on which to
erect itsstructure. Spelling, writing,
grammar and arithmetic are laid
away on the shelf altogether too soon.
Osborne Farmer
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

The old king of Montenegro is no
SLOUGH, even though he doesn't take
a bath until notified 10y the board of
health to do so. While he was max
ing overtures of peace to the Aus
trians a few weeks ago his soldiers
were making as masterful retreat
as even the Russians could do, and
when the parley had proceeded long
enough to give the Montenegrians a
chance they turned on the AuStrians
aud proceeded to 'eat 'em alive"
Wien they least expected it, and King
Nick hit The high places for Italy.
The old fox is somewhat sly for a
man Of his years and his advisers
want to be careful or he might over
play his hand at that game some day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

A fellow never gets so smart but
that he can get his hand called by
somebody. If you are a dealer in
ranges don't say that you keep all
kinds in stock-some one might ask
you for a mountain range. If you
are lawyer don't say that your Ii
brary is complete-someone might
ask you for the bible. If you are a
newspaper man don't say that you
are not afraid to print anything
someone might ask you to print the
truth. If you are in the picture
framing business don't say that you
frame all kinds Of pictures some
fool might ask you to frame moving
picture. In other words, there is al
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

President Wilson is contemplating
a trip through the west in which he
will explain his stand on prepared
ness and his idea of what constitutes
the same. Mr.. Bryan will trail after
him and explain his reason for want
ing the Dove OF Peace adopted as a
national emblem instead Of the
American Eagle, and why the cannon
of the United States army should be
loaded with mushrooms instead Of
shrapnel. The people living in the
places at which the two men will
speak will soon have chance to
Judge the difference between real
statesman and "A professional hot air
merchant.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

Gu account Of scarlet fever in town
precautions we're taken by the school
board to prevent any further spread
that might result, and closed the pub
lie schools for one week. So far,
there are only three cases in town.
These are in Harry Clark's family
Frank, Bessie and the baby. These
were of very mild form and they are
practically we'll. There is little APP
prehension OF the fever developing
further, though two of these children
were in school at the time of their
taking sick, thus the precaution was
taken. - Guymon Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

l.. II. Donley had the misfortune
to get knocked in the head and his
nose cut open last week, when the
crank slipped Off while cranking his
car. 1t was necessary to take a cou-
pie of stitches in his nose and use
bandages on his head for several
DAYS, but at this time he has healed
up nicely, and no bad sears will be
left -Forgan Eagle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28
Hayne
TOO Late for Last Week.

LOU ldJe IOT LdSU Week)
Mr.. s. +. Dodd returned from his
visit to Pratt this week.
Ralph Erlewine has improved to
such an extent that he is able to sit
up most of the time, and will soon be
home.
Clarence Higgins and Will Brier re-
turned from Oklahoma Monday,
where they spent few days.
Mrs. Swan, Mrs. A. S. NetI, and
Mrs. Will Hammuntree spent Thurs
day with Mrs. Wright, who is re-
ported to be in critical condition.
Mrs. j. S. Dodd visited with Mrs
Lee Erlewine one day this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28
Luke NIcLuke.

The name of Joe l.. Buckley, editor
of the TexuOma Argus, has been sent
TO the senate to be ratified for the APP
poinlment of postmaster at Texhoma
The country newspaper usually does
more for political party than any
other agency, but when the plums be-
gin 10 fall they usually miss the
newspaper men. The Democrat IL
pleased to note that such Is not the
case with Editor Buckley, and hopes
he enjoys the job of reading postal
cards and writing money orders for
lone gallon"
The Democrat has recently mailed
out number of notices to subscrib-
ers regarding subscriptions. 1t
would be quite help to the publish
er thereof if the parties receiving
these notices would come to the res
cue promptly with the amount asked
for, and in 50 1oing enable US to meet
some bills coming due, and at the
same time get their accounts straight
ened out. Quite few have already
responded, for which we render all
due thanks, and we trust the others
will do likewise within lie next few
days. We need the money, that's all
Paramount pictures every Monday
aud Wednesday. Majestic, IF
OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT
this office. Just the thing to build
fires with these cold mornings. 5
cents per large bundle. If
Statesmen are the big money makers.
Here's a chance for you TO earn Sl25
or more per month. Write us imme-
diately. Unlimited opportunities
Peninsular Oil Co., Detroit, Mich. 1t
Train schedules ave been shot all
to pieces this week as a result of big
rains and snow in both directions.
The trains from The west seem to be
afflicted the worst in that regard,
which is unusual, as they generally
roll in at the proper time.
For Rent-The kitchen and dining
roam Of the old Sansord hotel. See
Mrs. Cole or A. p. Sanford.
Good slop at the New Sanford for
party wishing to haul the same.
Paramount pictures every Monday
and Wednesday Majestic. IT
WANTED - Light housekeeping
rooms for out-of-tuwn patients. DIR.
j. ID. WEIGH, Chiropractor. Phone 10.
You will find new clubbing offer.
in This ssue that IS worth looking up.
There are several combinations of
ami periodicals in this of.
fer that are worth many times the
price asked for just one publication
if subscribed FIR singly a in this
case you get lem for p cents more
than the Democrat alone costs you.
Look up this ad. and figure out the
you want.
How about that subscription?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28
SHEAR STEAL

We don't expect the farmer Of the
present day to make his own boots,
pull his own teeth, or cut his own
hair. This is the age of the special
ist. Why should we expect the farm
er to be road specialist9 We must
get men who understand thoroughly
the matter of making good roads, and
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

Supt. II. 2. Greenough of the Ell
Paso division with headquarters at
Dalhart, who has been in an Omaha
hospital, the past month, where he
underwent an operation for gall
stones, writes that he is able to sit
up and that he hopes to be able to
leave the hospital sooH.-Pratt Re-
publican
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

From the revised figures of the
population of Kansas towns it is
learned that Sabetha lost one inhabi-
tant in the last ten years, and How
ard gained one The question imme-
diately arises, what did Sabetha get
from Howard in return for the inhab-
liant? Or else, what did she have to
pay Howard for taking him off her
hands?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

Any editor who amounts to tink-
er's dam is bound to express opinions
at variance with the opinions of some
of his readers, says Fred Hull of the
Maryville Tribune. Mr.. Hull invites
his patrons to speak out any time
they think he is wrong. "But don't
get angry and stop the paper" he
adds. That hurts business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

One of the troubles with education
in the public school today is the
Youthful mind is sent out on its jour
ney for higher education without
the necessary foundation. They are
taken away from common branches
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

A loafer will lean over the drug
store counter for an hour doing moth
ing, and then il the telephone opera
tor fails to get number for him in
thirty seconds he wants a receiver APP
pointed for the company, says the
Bartlesville Enterprise.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

learning who shall be the master of
the future when he shall be abe to
enlighten men with new spark of
truth. All injustice shall cease when
truth shall reign.-From Labor" by
Emile lola.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

The riches amassed by the man
who began at the bottom and climbed
up are often used to grease the slide
that carries his son from the top t.
the bottom.-Stafford Republican.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

then pay them for the work when it
needs to be done, rather than do it
when 1t was convenient to do the
work. Mulvane News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28
Verse Libre

Charley Christie
Sent Luke a bottle
OF 24-year-old likker.
Let's have "A tastel
Oh, JOY!
Less have another?
M-m-m-m. Yum.
Lessaveannusser?
Shum boOShe?
Shum booshe ish kerrek.
HE.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

Col. Roosevelt is preparing to 20 to
the West Indies for few months.
He ought not to desert his admins
tration knockers by running at this
time. 60 Barber County Index.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-28

ways someone to call yonr hand. -
Booster Journal.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
The Charm OF A Smile.

''Nothing on earth can smile
but man. q Gems may flash re-
Elected light, but what is a dia.
mond flash compared to an eye.
flash and a mirth flash. Flowers
cannot smile; this is a charm that
even they cannot claim. 1t is the
prerogative of man; it is the col.
or which love wears, and cheer
fulness and joy-thess three, 1t
is light in the windows of the
face, by which the, heart signifies
it is 1t home and waiting. A face
that cannot smile is like a bud
that cannot, bloss ON, and dries
upon the stock. Laughter is day
and sobriety IS night, anl a
smile is the twilight that hovers
g nifty between both-n IRE be-
witching than either. Henry
Ward Beeeher.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Adds 100000 For
Banking Services.

New York, Feb. In add
ton to the million of dollars of J.
P. Morgan and Co., made out Of
the new subway bonds, they re.
ceived from the Interborough
Rapid Transit Co., $500, 900 cash
for banking services. This re-
markable transaction was brought
to light today by the Thompson
investigating committee.
j. P. Morgan and Go. rendered
one bill tothe marlborough for
$4,000 for 'personal services"
another bill for $780, 00 TO the
services of syndicate associates.
Both bills were paid b. the Inter-
torough Go.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Eastern Star.

Eastern Star.
Mrs. B. Pierce, w. NJ.
w. NJ. wood, W. Z.
&C. WEIGH, Secl etary. .,,ua
Meetings First Fridays at 3 80 p. m; th'ro
Fridays at 7 p. NJ.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17

where temperance laws are ~ ot The average
cities nVestsau III 20
Kansas LOT many
tota IN 3S states investigated, twenty states os
Lawfully
N.Y. rcus hlet on Marriage and Divorce shows mat - sa r ~
nu IS lawfully lower divorce rae IMAM Of the hus
gI account OF the dluhenhesS VI n
~ @ OK eo IN which liquor lawfully sold MAINE vas
drunkenness OF the huSoahuS
Kansas. .,o rrrronov elbows that in
nc depotor hleheE IMAM
hat Of the average dposo Kansas The religious poay ;
facts: that out o le
nvastpas only have lower church mmDe E law
Kansas Thiryeight states IN Whch quo 10 "
Uac membership than Kansas
In conclusion that this not qes'o tr von arc gong
question as to Whetlel YOU olo
substitute for OF state to enforce us h as
Of government tnat may VI
@ ho in sympathv with the character ana so o
to work TINS question o
St nv education sustained local laws The one II ~ @
world most without prohibition laws is the Empire OF ueu @
Of societies i'll Germany IMAM Ill
ontrv where we have prohibition statutes han any oe
light Of experience and we nav
a rb ovnerience attempting temperance by
that rule the sIaie ue UNI VI
.m tho more effectively liquor been prevented ana
The greatest progress complete sobrlety OBTAINED
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Sheriff Sale No. 2757.
'|enjemi1 f. Roberts
James 3. Forrest.

Motto is hereby given thatby virtue
Of all order OF seizure and sale issued
out of the 81 Judicial District Court of
Louisiana, in and for Washington Par
ish, in the above entitled cause, and
to me directed, / will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder, on
Saturday, March IS, 1916
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
legal sale hours for judicial sales, the
following described property to-wit:
Eighty acres of land, more or less,
! sail Iand being part of tie Fan
James headlight No. 80, Twp. s., r,
9,eas', situated in Washington parish,
Louisiana, with the buildings and i'm.
provements thereon. Said land be-
gins on the west line of said head
right 1864 chains from the sw corner
of said headlight, thence south $50
80, east 500 chains, THENCE north S97
35', east 4.S0 chains, thence north $50
25' east 1858 chains, thence south 7lo
3O' east 2.7S chains to corner of lands
Of Bank of Osyka, thence along a con-
ditiOnal line between the lands of the
Bank of Osyka and Thomas B. Roberts
north 90 west lib chains, thence
north Il O5' west II .04 chains, thence
north TO- 30 east 5.OS chains, thence
north lie east Il chains, thence north
2l0 east $40 chains to conditional
corner on North line Of the hea bright
Above lines run by V, l.. OFT March
9TH, 1910; variation of magnetic needle
60 east. Said land was acquired by
Thomas B. Roberts at Sheriff's sale on
or about April 3rd, 1909. And it is
further explained and understood that
the above described lands is intended
as the western boundary of the eighty
acres of land herein conveyed and
described. Said 80 acres is bounded
north by said headlight line, east by
the channel of Spring Branch, south
by lands of H. F. Hoffman.
Terms of sale: Cash with benefit of
appraisement.
This the 9th day of February, 1916.
7. J. Simmons. Sheriff. |
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17

LODGE DIRECTORY
Masonic-F. & a. NJ, No. 1o1.
O. H. Carter, w. M
r. H. Bateman, Secretly, .,,.,
Meetings FIRST Saturdays at 10 o. m; Vlllro
Saturdays ut 7.3Op. N.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Woodmen circiS

Mrs J, N. Magee, Guardian.
Mrs. Ella WEIGH, Secretary,
Meetings Second and Fourth Tuesday at 3
p, m,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Sunny Hill Notes.
Sunny Hill, La, Feb. I.

Sunny Hill, La, Feb. #.
Era LEADER
All is we'll around Sunny Il h,
Last week we had bright balmy
spring weather, this morning it
is freezing; that is the way with
our climate out we love the sun
ny south just the same.
Our school chaps all (or at
least a good many Of theln) went
to Chesbrough, (about 8 miles
from here) to play basket bail
match games Saturday,. A
number of the schools we're. rep
resented there With their teams.
both boys and girls | think
our school beat Chesbrough on
both sides, and Mt. Hermon beat
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17

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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Booker T. Washington Is
Dead.

This master and mind of a
child of slavery has passed away
but his work still goes on. We
are publishing his own story Of
his life AID work with a final or
closing chapter by Albon H. Hol.
sey, a member of the Executive
Staff of Tuskegee Institute.
This memorial volume contains
over 500 pages, fully illustrated.
Retail price S1.25. One half
profit to Agests, Agents max
ing 81 to $40 daily. Sample
book also 100 page catalogue of
our books free to workers. Send
Sc for postage. Credit given.
Freight paid We also handle
the book by Frederick b. Drink
er. Price $500. Same terms to
agents. Both outfits for l5c
Address Southern Bible House.
929 Plymouth PIacd, Chicago, II.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
1921 Gallons Bp,Z' For
I.nWutirS In 1919.

G. .umbus, Miss. Feb. I'm a
report to the Mississippi Legisla-
ture. Circuj: NI"rk J, 7. Steph-
enson says that l5,261 gallons of
whiskey and 500 kegs and other
containers Of beer were received
at the local express office, show
ing that the people Of Columbus
an surrounding section pay APP
proxt nately S5O0,O00 annually
for alcoholic drinks.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
TACT.

Tact is the ylife of the five
senses. 1t is the~open' eye. the
quick ear, the judging taste, the
kesn smell and. lively touch, Tai.
ent is power, tact is skill; talent
is weight, tact is momentum
talent knows what to do, tact
knows how to do it; talent is
wealth; tact is ready money
Exchange.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17

Work is a blessing to all of US.
The trouble is some of us don't
appreciate it. There are many
who have not the money or time
to spend on pleasures or amuse-
ments, so they make their work
their joy and learn to get their
greatest happiness out Of it.
There are many who HAVE the
means to enjoy themselves out.
side of their work, but they find
their work is their GREATEST
pleasure, nevertheless. Selected
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Woodmen of the World.

WIN. Wood. c.. c.
l. L. Pope, Clerk. ~,
Meetings every snd Saturday Night and 4th
Tuesday Nights,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
Oscar w. Underwood
ON PROHIBITION.

IN discussing the proposed amendment TO inc 0oll.
,.,..:ou - socure national prohibition of the hqoot
o,a 11on Oscor ", Underwood, Majority Leader Oh
tSe House Of Representatives said in part:
of is contended that prohibition prooncss seapTp
bnro # is on the statute books but find On exam
nation of the bulletins issued by lne bGaeu u
ora cynect to find in the lives Of men and women
real temperance are found to predomn
ae IN the states where prohibition laws nave pee o
ae m hooks for many years. compared to those
Vuo toro lnuor is sold under license system or
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
Methodist Church

Rev. J, A. Mccormack, Pastor
Preaching every End and 4th sunday a' IL d.
m, and 7p. NJ -.,.,,.
Sunday School at 9.45 weekly o,.or
PRAYER meeting and Epworth League aiIel'
mating Thursdays at : p. M ,ros,s.
Woman's Missionary Society Weoues'
days at 4 p, N.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-02-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Baptist Church
Rev. J. J. Walker, Pastor

Preaching every sunday al Il a. m ana I p
Sunday School at 0i5 4. m. every SUNDAY
PRAYER meeting at p, m. Wednesdays,
WOmen's Missionary Tn at ! p H. lhNl''
days. c,so.,
.Y,PU. at 6p. III, SUNDAYS
Sunbeams at 3p, nj, every "hu ano ~" 'o"'''