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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

because a few flies had met in it.
their moist and untimely death.
When the 9O-year-old Kansas was
a boy he got sick, that is sick enough
to make 1t serious, his parents sent
for the village doctor. Unless the
case was rather serious his mother
brewed cup of boneset tea and made
him swallow pint or two of that.
When at Sunday school the boy
heard read that passage of Scripture
about the gall of bitterness" he sup
posed the sacred writer had in mind
a bowl of boneset tea. If the case
seemed serious, as l have said, the
village doctor was sent for. He
looked at the boys tongue and then
rolled up what was called a "blue-
mass" pill about the size of peanut.
If he objected, as he probably did,
the boys parent grasped his nose
firmly between two muscular fingers
on one hand and his chin with the
other hand and pried open his jaws.
Then the pill was inserted in the op-
ening in his young face and he swal-
lowed it. In fact there was nothing
else for him to do.
There was one thing to be said for
that early method, 1t discouraged the
boy from feigning sickness. The boy
who loves hard labor is a rare bird
but after one experience the country
boy would rather weed corn than be
sick.
When this 90-year-old was a boy
and one Of his molars decayed the
village doctor pulled 1t. He pulled
1t with an instrument of torture in
vented, think, during the Spanish
Inquisition. It was called the turn
key" and ranked with the thump-
screw and the rack. 1t operated on
the principle Of the cantilever. The
operator took leverage on the side
of the jaw and then pried the tooth
out. Sometimes a part Of the jaw
came with the tooth.
This boy was almost grown before
the anesthetic properties of ether
were discovered. When 1t was nee
essary to cut off leg or an arm the
doctors just tied the patient down to
a board and let him yell while they
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

and they frequently inserted wheat
boards and cockleburs, thus adding
to the ordinary and inevitable Attic
tions which beset the boy who had to
sleep on the tick. After the tick had
been slept on for few weeks 1t be-
came like a variegated landscape,
covered with hills and hollows. The
depths of misery were not reached,
however, until the bed cord broke,
which 1t had pernicious habit of do
ing. When that calamity occurred
the bed tick began to settle slowly
down in the middle or maybe at the
head of the bed. Before the morn
ing light dawned the two boys-al-
ways two boys slept together-would
be reposing in the shape of couple
of letter VS.. Here was where the
lighter boy had something of an ad-
vantage. The heavier of the boys
would roll to the middle first and the
lighter boy would roll over on top Of
him. The boys could either rest that
way or get up in the still watches Of
the night and record the bed. You
can guess what a couple of sleepy
boys would do. 1t is a cinch that
they would not get up and record
the bed.
When this 90-year-old Kansan was
boy flyscreens were unknown. Flies
were regarded generally as dispen-
sation of Providence for the purpose
of reminding man constantly that he
was poor, miserable sinner. An
other view Of the fly was that 1t was
necessary to the public health; that
it went around eating up the filth,
and so contributed to the sanitary
condition of the world. When 1t
came to the table 1t was fight be-
tween the family and the flies as to
which got the most of the food. Usu-
ally the flies helped themselves first
and also last. They dragged them
selves through the butter sometimes
and more often they stuck there until
they were helped out. They fell into
the coffee, but the beverage was not
wasted on that account. In those
days the frugal people did not feel
that they could afford to throw away
a perfectly good cup of coffee just
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30
sawed.

sawed.
When this 9O-year-old Kansan was
boy 1t cost a quarter to send a let
ter so miles, and 1t is a safe bet that
not many were sent. The common
conveyance was the back of the horse
or the farm wagon. There were so
few carriages Of any kind that the
possessor of one was regarded with
respectful awe as an aristocrat who
must be rolling in wealth.
Drainage was almost unknown in
the days of this mans boyhood. Ague
and rheumatism were the common
heritage Of saint and sinner. The in
habitants were divided into two gem
eral classes: those who had shakes
every day and those who had them
only every other day. With most Of
them boneset tea was steady bever-
age, and the ague the only form Of
regular exercise.
Modern machinery was unknown
in the boyhood of this old gentleman,
Grass was cut with a scythe and the
grain was reaped with the same sort
of sickle used in the days of Boar
when Ruth CLEANED behind the
reapers. The threshing was done
with the fail such as had been used
for 5000 years, and the grain was
separated from the straw and chaff
by tossing 1t In the air and letting 1t
be winnowed by the winds. In short
during the life Of this man civiliza--
ton has been completely changed.
and an entirely new economic condi-
ton has arisen, bringing with 1t
problems for solution which were,
not even dreamed Of at the time,
when he was born.-T. A. McNeal In
MAIL ana oree|e' @lA /
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30
FOrethought

People are learning that little
forethought often saves them a big
expense. Here is an instance: q.
w. Archer, Caldwell, Ohio, writes:
81 do not believe that our family has
been without Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since
we commenced keeping house years
ago. When we go on an extended
visit we take 1t with u.s." Obtain
able everywhere.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30
Employment Agencies Busy
7 Now Sending Men TO the
Kansas Fields.
HANDS WITH TEAMS IN DEMAND
Women Cooks are Also Badly Needed
by Farmers Wives to Help
Feed Workers.

The 1916 wheat harvest has begun
in thirteen Kansas counties. The
public employment bureau at Kansas
City has sent two parties to central
Kansas, the second leaving for Macks-
vile, about fifty in number. The first
party, containing 100 men, has ar
rived at Larned.
Wheat cutting has begun in these
counties: Pawnee, Seward, Conan
che, Stafford, Barber, Ellsworth, Har-
per, Lincoln, Mcpherson. Osborn,
Pratt, Rush and Sumner. This re-
port comes officially from the Kansas
agricultural department at Topeka. In
few other counties there may be
some cutting, but the harvest will not
be general until later in the week.
C.. L. Green Of the government en-
ployment service says there is a not
iceable dearth of hands at the open
ing Of the season, but this shortage
may be taken care of as soon as the
men needing work become acquainted
with the official bulletins. Hereto
fore men depended upon "hearsay evil
dence" in timing their departure for.
the harvest fields. Now they are will
ing to take the word of the employ
ment bureaus and go when the grain
is ripe. They lose no time nor money
In that way.
Men with teams are especially in
demand now" said Mr.. Green. ALSO
woman cooks are badly needed by
wheat belt housewives to cook for
throngs that help with harvest.
Enlistment in the army at this
time has very little influence over the
shortage of hands right now, in my
estimation" he said. "The chief ef-
feet of the Mexican trouble on har-
vest will come from the calling Of the
Kansas national guard, many of the
members of which are customarily in
the harvest fields at this time of year.
This number is not large, and should
have no considerable effect"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Girls Offer to Join.-Among the re-
cruits obtained by men who are or
ganizing a company of militia at
Pittsburg for the new Kansas regi-
ment are four girls who offered their
services as nurses. The recruiting
officer will ask the adjutant general
for instructions as to enlisting them.
1t is stated that new company re-
cruited to full war strength will be
ready in Pittsburg soon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Wyandotte Has Added 2,001.-The
population of Wyandotte county has
increased 2,001 over last year. The
reports Of the county assessor show
Kansas City, Kan. in 1915, had 93,72O;
in 1916, 92,290; Rosedale in 1915 had
1922, and this year it is 1928; Bonner
Springs in 1915 had 1,542, this year
1920. The total county population
this year is 1880 and last year was
111,129.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Rock Pile For Hoboes-Caldwel has
solved the /. w. w. and transient har-
vest hand problem after a year hen
the waiting harvesters overran the
town and the citizenry was compelled
to arm and send two hundred of them
out of town on a freight train. The
mayor keeps special officer in the
railroad yards and all "floaters" are
shunted on unless they care to break
rock for their meals. The city has a
rock pile, and box Of broken stones
is the price Of meal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Pioneer Woman pssd.-Mrs. Csce.
liza d. Towne is dead at her home in
Lawrence. Her late husband. Hiram
Towpe, built the first RidenourBsh
warehouse in Kansas City. Mrs.
Towne had lived there forty years
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Mrs. 5uIIene Dead-Mrs. Susan
Read Bullene, widow Of the late La.
throp Bullene, pioneer Kansas mer.
chant and one Of the founders Of the
Emery, Bird Thayer Dry Goods com.
pany in Kansas City is dead at Elm
Park place, the family home in Law.
renee. She was Sc years old.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Fathehr and Son .Enlist.-The
neighbors will have to harvest Albert
Ferguson's wheat as result of the
mobilization of the X. N. G. Fergu-
son and his two sons were at work in
their wheat field near Minneapolis
when they heard of the mobilization
order. The three Immediately stopped
work and walked to Minneapolis,
where they enlisted.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Women Jurors Soon Agree = Will
sons first women's jury spent just FIVE
minutes in convicting travelling rep
resentative of brewery who was TAX
ing orders for beer in the village. The
jurors are all married, but deny the
charge that their husbands had or
dered wet goods from the salesman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Fist Blow KilIed.-George Gwin, 35
years old, baggageman at Santa Te
depot, stumbled against the feet of
Harry Manahan, tool dresser and
half Indian, as he left cafe in Wich-
ita. Manahan struck Gwin under the
Jaw and he died at 6 o'clock the next
morning from fractured skull.
New Place for Prof. BIxeL--J. W.
Bixel has resigned as dean of the Of
taVa university conservatory Of music
to accept position in the musical de-
partment Of college at Sioux Falls,
.. D.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Judge l. s. Steele Dead.-Judge L.
s. Steele, who for forty-ive years
had practiced law in Lawrence and
for twelve years a police Judge there,
died recently at Kansas City hospi-
tai. He was SO years old.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

More at Summer SehooI.-More than
seven hundred students have been en-.
rolled for the summer course of the
University of Kansas, an increase OF
more than two hundred over the at.
tendance at the summer school in
1915.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

Died on Kansas Train.-Beulah Ken
drick, IS years old, daughter of David
Kendrick of Harden, Mont, died re-
Gently on Missouri, Kansas & Texas
train between Kansas City and Olathe.
Heart disease was the cause.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-30

leavenworth Merchant Dead - Mi
chael H. Barlow, a wholesale cigar
merchant, died at Leavenworth after
a long illness. He was 81 years old
and was reared there. He got his
start in business selling papers and
eighteen years ago became agent here
for The Kansas City Star. Later he
opened a cigar stand In the National
Hotel in connection with his news
venture.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28
RESOLUTION %RETRACTED.
Food Trades Conference Re
sends Husbandry ResOlu-
ton.

One of the interesting points
brought out at the Congressional
hearing on mixed flour held by
the Ways and Means Commit
tee early in February had to do
with the retraction Of a resolu-
ton passed some months ago by
the Food Trades Conference Of
New York City. It appears that
the resolution, which was adj
verse to the passage of the Cum
mins-R ainey bill repeating the
tax on mixed flour, was origin
ally passed with but one side of
the question having been heard.
When fully posted as to the
merits of the controversy the
conference promptly rescinded
its earlier action.
The Cummins- Rainey bill seeks
0 repeal an Internal Revenue law
of long standing which, it is
claimed by corn growers and
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28

Mrs. D.. O. WEIGH went to In
dependence Saturday for a
weeks visit.
Miss Mabel Oehschlager went
to Napoleon Saturday for a
visit.
Mrs. ]. N. Sturgis left Fri
day evening for Excelsior
Springs for a visit, she was ac-
companied as far as Kansas City
by her son, Irving.
Stanley Pearson of Kansas
City arrived Friday evening
for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
O.. Coffin.
N. M. Houx went to Higgins
Vile Saturday on business
Mrs. T. ]. Greene went to Kan
sas City Friday evening TO
see her daughter, Isabelle, who is
ill with typhoid fever.
Master Robert Aull went to
Higginsville Saturday morning
to spend the day.
Mrs. NJ. Bredehoeft and two
children, Norbert and Helen, left
Friday evening for a visit in
Concordia.
Miss Mildred Manning left Fri
day evening to spend the Eas-
ter holidays with her home folks
in Marshall.
Miss Florence Kidd went to
her home in Corder Friday
evening to spend the Easter holi-
days.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28

manufacturers, operates to the
disadvantage Of Indian corn anc
in no way conducive to the
welfare Of the people.
1t is the contention of Senator
Albert B. Cummins, Of Iowa,
and representative Henry 7.
Rainey of Illinois, that the Food
and Drugs Act, commonly known
as the pure food law, is all suf-
fcient as a means of regulating
the manufacture and sale Of food
products. Mixed flour, which is
a mixture of cereal products
with wheat flour can be sold at
a lower price than that necessa-
rily asked for wheat flour, and
as it makes excellent bread, will
be a boon to the American house
wife. Al present its manufac-
ture is practically prohibited by
taxes and other obnoxious regu-
latory provisions.
The Repeal Bill, known as H.
R. 9409, is endorsed by the Ma
tional Corn Association, the ag-
ricultural departments of many
states, scientific Investigators
and humanitarians, as well as by
the National Grange of the Pa
irons of Husbandry. 1t calls fol
explicit labeling-the reative
proportions of all ingredients, as
we'll as their names, being re.
quired to be stated conspic
uously on each container.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28
Farm Loans

We will place loans on improv-
ID farms in Lafayette County il
mounts not exceeding S5OO0.O'
co one person.
Morrison- Wentworth Banl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28
CARE OF THE TEETH
IMPORTANT TO HEALTH
A Competent Dentist Should be
Visited Every Six Months,
Saws. M. u. Expert.

Says, Wa " GAPSi1
How many people realize the
important part played in the
preservation of the health by
good teeth? First, good teeth
are necessary for the proper
mastication of the food. When
they are aching or sore, this can
not be accomplished. Second,
decayed teeth lead to abscess of
the gum and different diseases.
Assesses along the roots of the
teeth harbor numerous kinds Of
germs which are mixed in with
the food during the act of chew
ing, carried to the digestive tract
and often spread to various parts
of the body.
The disease known as pyo-
rrhea, which has attracted so
much attention in the last few
years, is widespread, and is often
the cause of a persistent dis
charge of pus in the mouth.
1t has been proved also that in
many cases of neuritis and pains
about the feet and joints, which
are often mistaken for rheumat-
ism, are due to bad teeth and
assesses about the roots of the
teeth.
The teeth should be examined
by a competent dentist every six
months, or at least once every
year, says DR.. M. P. Ravenel of
the department of preventative
medicine of the University of
Missouri, Columbia. In the mean
time, proper cleansing of the
mouth daily is of prime i'm
p|ortance. The teeth should be
cleaned after each meal, but es-
pecially before going to bed.
The use of waxed floss silk,
which can be bought at any drug
store is to be recommended. This
is passed between the teeth, TAX
ing care not to cut the gum. A
small amount of brushing with a
clean tooth brush should follow.
Tooth washes and tooth pow
ders are to be recommended, but
care should be used in their sell
ection. Never use a tooth pow
der, the grit of which can be fell
between the fingers. The com.
mon prepared chalk is one Of the
best materials for this purpose
1t is commonly mixed with pow.
} dered white CASTLE soap to Civ.
the soap-Hke feeling which mos
people desire.
} Selection of the tooth brusl
t should be made with care. I
should not be too large or to
stiff. AS soon as the bristle
q begin to come out or break of
the brush should be discarded
for these bristles stick into tn
gums and open the way for tn
penetration Of disease producin
germs with the formation of al
scesses along the root Of tn
teeth. 1t is best always to hay
several brushes, never using IL
same one twice running.
this way, each brush is above
to become thoroughly dry befoI
it is used again. The bruS
should be thoroughly washed
hot water and summed for Sc
eral hours at a time. In this W;
it can be kept clean and sweet
Do not wait for pain in Il
teeth and jaws before consu.
ing a dentist. In no case is t
adage prevention being bett
than cure" more marked than
the care of the teeth.
M. U. Girls Adopt War 0rph;
The Pi Beta Phi Sorority
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28

Prof. D. F. Conrad went to
Kansas City Monday morning to
spend the day.
Miss Dorothy Houston went to
Malta Bend Monday for a visit
with home folks.
R. C. Groves Of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with his home
folks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28
Notice.

Big sale first quality fruit
trees, grape, gooseberries, cur
ants, roses. At less than half
price. Inspection solicited. $40
Franklin st.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28
M. U. Girls Adopt War Orphan.

NJ. U. Girls Adopt War Orphan.
The Pi Beta Phi Sorority of
the University of Missouri at
Columbia has adopted a French
war orphan. Not that the girls
viii be kept from their studies
to tend the youngster, for the
infant viii remain in France
with it's mother. The Missouri
girls will only contribute to it's
support. For $36.50 a year a war
orphan can be fed and clothed,
In st. Louis more than 800
French war orphans have been
adopted and cared for.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28
Eggs For Matching

Thoroughbred Rhode Island
Red Eggs for Matching both
'ombs. Phone R Is H.
MRS. G.. H. LOGAN,
BILL mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28

Mrs. ]. A. Bastion and little
son, Mac, of Port Arthur, Texas,
who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Marrs, left for their
home Saturday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-28

When in need of an Auto
mobile, call ]. r. POTTS,
or phone S14. He meets
all trains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-04-04
WILSON CLUB WILL
START. CAMPAIGN IN
COUNTY BY BANQUET
MIInON A. MILLER WILL RE
SPEAKER; PROMINENT DEM
oCRATs TO ATTEND.

The opening gun of the campaign
In Umatilla county for the reelection
OF President Woodrow Wilson will be
fired next Saturday evening at a ban
quet to be held at the Hotel Pendle-
ton by the local Woodrow Wilson
Club. Milton A. Miller u. s. collec-
tor Of internal revenue, will be the
chief speaker at the occasion. having
accepted the invitation yesterday.
The Woodrow Wilson Club of Pen.
dleton was organized four years ago,
and assisted in carrying this county
for the democratic nominee at that
time. Judge j. w. Maloney is presi.
dent and James S. Johns is secretary.
These officers and Norborne Berke-
ley. chairman of the democratic cen.
tral committee of this county, have
charge of the preparations for the
banquet and for the reorganization
of the club.
Many Of the prominent democrats
Of the county will attend the banquet
and there will be other speakers than
Mr. Miller
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-04-04
Industrial Clubs
Organized Among
Young Folks Here
PUPILS OF SCHOOLS WILL COM.
PETE FOR PRIZES OFFER
ED BIZ o. A. q

N. C. Aaris. boys and girls indus
trial club organizer IN connection
with the o. A. c. extension work. has
organized clubs in the Hawthorne,
Lincoln and washington schools ana
last evening gave an illustrated talk
before the Parent -Teachers' associa-
tion of the washington school
Here as elsewhere, Mr.. MarIs says,
there is much interest on the part OF
the pupils Most Of the students de-
sire to enroll in the clubs and partici-
pate IN the contests which cover work
in various lines. such as gardening.
carpentry, sewing. fruit canning, etc.
The contests will close next fall
From the Umatilla county clubs
two boys and two girls are to be se-
lected to go to the state fair. The
county pays their transportation and
the state fair board meets all expen.
ses of the pupils while in salem.
In addition to this 20 statewide
prizes are to be given by o. A. C.
These prizes will consist in a course
in summer school at Corvallis. all
expenses being paid BY Portland bus
inessmen backing the plan. Umatilla
county pupils will be eligible for
these prizes along with pupils from
other portions Of the state.
In connection with the club work
here, Mr.. Maris is visiting various
parts of the county in company with
Superintendent 1. E. Young.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-04-04
Less Than Half of
Voters Registered
ONLY TWELVE MORE DAYS ARE
LEFT: TOTAL REGISTERING
Is I4i2.

With only u days LETT in which
to register for the primaries. less than
half of the voters OF the county have
registered. There are something
more than 10000 voters within tho
borders Of the county and. up until
this week. the total registered was
4442.
Every effort has been made In many
communities to get the voters 70 the
registration offices. but the usual In
difference on the part OF many IS
manifest II the most Of the remain
der defer action until the final day
there will be such rush that the
clerks cannot accommodate them. Ev-
en- II they were divided proportiouate.
ly among the l2 remaining days. the
clerks would have to register about
500 daily TO care for them
Last week only Sos voters we're
registered In the county. Just about
half the number registered the week
prior or the 44i2 voters registered
274s are republicans, iA3s democrats.
Is progressives. SO socialists. 70 lnds.
pendents. Is prohibitiohlsts and 10
OF no party preference OF the total
number only 1891 are women
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-04-04
Plans for New Theater Will
Come Up Before a Meeting of
the Commercial Club Tonight

AT the meeting of the Commercial
Association this evening the subject
OF a modern Pendleton theater to ac-
commodate road shows will be one OF
the live topics Of consideration. At a
meeting Of friends of the enterprise
last evening committee consisting
of Roy W. Ritner, H. W. Collins and
Charles Bond was named to take the
matter before the Commercial club
tonight, asking for an endorsement
and for the handling of the financial
work through committee from the
association.