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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26
WIND CAUSED
GREAT DAMAGE
Severe Losses Result of
Wind Storm Last
Week

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.. Boles and
Mr.. Boles' force Of clerks, the Misses
Atkins, Garrett and Gleeson, made
an automobile trip to the territory
visited by the cyclone, last Sunday.
Mr.. Boles reports considerable
damage done by the wind near Mos
COW. 1t seems that the storm gath
cred south of that place and extend
ed into Haskell county as far as
Cimarron.
On the drive which covered some
thing more than 100 miles, including
the towns Of Moscow and Satanta,
many farms were visited which were
almost devoid of buildings, says Mr..
Boles.
At the Tom Watson farm the
house was destroyed, as well as a
large new barn, but none of the
family were injured.
At the Graham place all the build
ings were destroyed except the res
idence, and the same condition was
found at the old Dudley ranch.
Lee Cassidy on the old Tilford
place, lost everything but his resi-
dence, including a new barn, and
others suffered heavy property loss
es. So far as could be learned no
one was killed or seriously injured.
1t is said that every windmill in
the path of the storm was blown
over and wrecked.
Newspaper reports from Haskell
county say that number of persons
were seriously injured and great
property loss entailed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

The U. S. Army officers train that
was operated through Pratt some
time ago made the trip from Herring
ton to Liberal in one hour less than
train 8 schedule. The officers aboard
the twelve coaches were so elated
over the trip that they made special
recommendations to the government
upon the efficiency of the Rock Isl
and employees. Engineers Frank
Breen and ]. o. Parker were at the
throttle. Union.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26
GERMAN MUNITION
PLANTS PARALYZED
by STRIKE
Labor Troubles Growing in the
Empire Following Reduc-
tion of Bread Rations

London, April 18-A nationwide
strike threatens to paralyze Ger
many's munitions industry. Labor
troubles throughout the empire are
growing rather than decreasing ac-
cording to advices reaching here late
tonight by way of Amsterdam.
Following Immediately upon the
heels of the reduction in bread ra-
tions, strikes broke out in many Of
the largest ammunition factories and
contrary to previous dispatches, the
workers have not returned. Many big
factories are reported idle. The army
of strikers is said to have risen to
200. 900.
Coming as it does coincidently
with the great entente drive in the
west, to stop which vast quantities
Of ammunition is needed, the strike
holds formidable menace to the en-
pire's safety both from within and
without.
The situation is reported to be
worse in the big industrial city of
Bremen. Rioting strikers clashed
with the police who frustrated an at
tempt to burn factory. Munitions
plants are reported to be idle besides
in Bremen in Krefeld and Iserlohn.
The strikers have begun a move
ment to exert pressure upon the gov
ernment for complete redistribution
Of food supplies and the confiscation
of all foodstfufs.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

1t has been announced that the
army intends to keep all trainmen on
duty and not accept them for army
service. The conductors are to- re-
ceive a second Lieutenant commits
sion if all plans are carried out. This
is so that those in charge of train
will have the authority of the federal
government backing him. It is be-
lieved that many of the local en-
ployes would have volunteered if
this announcement had not been sent
out. Pratt Union.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

I. R. Salley, bookkeeper for the C..
M. Light Grain Company,left this
morning for Wichita for visit with
his brother, ]. H. Salley. He was
accompanied by Paul Carson. They
will drive new car home and stop
at Kingman for visit with Mr.. Sal
ley's parents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26
CASH WATERS WILL
DO HIS PART IN THE
WAR FOR FOOD
To Plant EDery Acre of Ground
to Crops This Year to Help
Feed the Nation.

c. M. Waters is busy man these
days, having caught the spirit of the
times and is putting out all the crops
possible. He is now engaged in plant
ing 100 acres Of row crops. He says
he has 65 acres of wheat that looks
mighty fine since the rain, and wants
to get all the rest of his ground plant
ed while conditions are right.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Z R. M. Shepherd of Thatcher, Colo,
came in to Liberal last week. Mr..
Shepherd orders his Democrat sent
to Ware, Tex. He left for that point
Wednesday. Mr.. Shepherd is an old
resident of Liberal and we'll known
to great many here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

E. R. Jones who is employed in the
Liberal postoffice, has purchased
material for a commodious residence
which he will have constructed on
North Kansas Avenue.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Agent ]. H. Hemphill of the Rock
Island, accompanied by Mrs. Hemp
hill, returned Tuesday from a trip
to Kansas City. Mr.. Hemphill says
that recruiting is in full blast in
Kansas City and that there is brass
band playing on almost every corner
while the recruiting officers are a
busy lot
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26
Will Go Back To
Service In Army

Geo. H. W. Fry this week had the
Democrat print bills for a sale of
his stock, implements and household
goods and Immediately after the
sale will go to Colorado where he
will enter the service. Mr.. Fry spent
eight years in the regular army and
is anxious to get back in the, service.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Erikson has commenced the
construction of new residence
on North Grand Avenue.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Chas. Seeley and baby are
expected to arrive today from Dodge
City to visit friends and relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Word has been received from Ros-
coe Brightup that he is with the
Coast Artillery at Honolulu.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Miss Wiens of Hutchinson spent a
few days this week with her friend,
Miss Myrtle Green.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Joe Greig is having an addition
built to his residence in South Liber-
al.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Jennie Karau returned Sat
urday from visit at Kansas City and
Salina.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Miss Maude bowers went to Hook
er Tuesday where she was called on
a nursing case.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Magruder left
on No. A Monday for trip to Wich-
ita.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

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The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
ECONOMICAL BUYING
URGED ON HOUSEWIVES
Fraternal Societies Delegates Sug-
gest Plan for Food Saving.

The market basket will again be in
vogue with housewives, II Iecommen-
datIuus made delegates OF the fra
teInal societies which met with the
1OUd administration yesterday are
adopted. Incorporated in resolutions
passed by the delegates is a sugges-
tiOn that housewives carry their own
bundles and purchase small quantities
of food.
In spite of enthusiasm in parts OF
the country, the great mass Of people
Is unprepared on the food question and
unless leaders keep the fires going the
adm nlstration will not get anywhere
said George Cullen, of the food con-
srrvatiOn commission. addressing the
meeting. He emphasized the necessity
OF some organization to work so as TO
keep interest keyed up and continuous
effort put forth.
The delegates went on record as
being unqualfiedly for the plan out
lined by the food administration. and
proposed to recommend an order OF
business TO be known as Food Con-
servation" to be a regular part Of the
routine at fraternal meetings They
propose to have the members discuss
broadly the conservation OF food and
ways and means to meet the national
problem.
Herbert Hoover was asked TO give
them a slogan which will he placed on
every letter and document that is sent
out from active office Of fraternal
organization.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
If Huns Were Chickens
We Wouldn't Need Army

Philadelphia, July l2.-George Ru-
dicile holds the record for being the
champion chicken chaser and cooker
Of Philadelphia. To prove his su-
periOrity over other contestants he
caught. killed, cleaned and cooked a
fowl here in 1 minutes and s. sec
onds. II cost one Of the patrons of
the restaurant in which he is lord
of the range so. but 1t was worth it.
The patron asked for fried chicken.
and George brought it in in ten
minutes, crisp and Drowned to a
turn. Oats suttingly good time"
said the diner. Good time muffin"
replied George. II can do the trick
in five minutes fat" a five says
you can't" "A ten says can"
The money was put up and George
slapped a piece of lard in the frying
pan, and while the grease was heat
ing he just naturally modified that
chicken. choked II to death, turned
it inside out. subtracted its Interior
and tossed 1t in the pan. Checkers
timed him at ABS.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
OLDEST BRASS Band
IS READY TO serve
Williamsport Organization Has Had
Long and Honorable Record.

Williamsport, Pa, July l2-The
Raspasz Band of this city, the Oldest
brass band In America. has volun-
teered for service under Col. John
=. Wood. commander of Pennsyl-
vania's cavalry regiments, and Of
fers sixty musicians for service in
Europe.
Organized by Dan" Raspasz
eighty-siX years ago. the organiza-
tion has been continued i'm existence
ever since. and is now called the
"GTanddaddy of American Bands"
Raspasz. the John Philip Sousa OF
his day, was a masterful musician,
and when a young chap named Law
renee. who had been a soldier with
Napoleon Bonaparts, offered to play
n brass instrument in his orchestra,
1t occurred TO the leader II might
paw to organize a brass band.
He did. and it was not long before
his organization was travelling around
the country. During one of these
Whig convention in Baltimore when
Henry Clay was nominated for
President of the United States.
The Raspasz band went through
the rebellion from the start to finish,
and as the band of the Eighth Penn
sylvania Cavalry It was at APP
pomattox when Lee surrendered.
There II sounded out Yankee
Doodle" and Rally Round the Flag.
Boys" alternating with a COnfed-
crate band which played the stirring
air of Dixie"
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
PRIZES announced
FOR ANNUAL OUTING
Chamber of Commerce Excursion
Promises to Be Great Success.

With twelve members OF the Senate
and House District committees al
ready signed up as guests and tick
cts going rapidly from the hands of
the fifty agencies, the annual outing
Of the Washington Chamber of Com
merce. to be held at Chesapeake
Beach Tuesday next, promises to be
the biggest in years.
Members of the subcommittee are
all working on the details of the
trip. Chairmen from each of the
under committees will meet at 12:3O
o'clock this afternoon to decide on
the final arrangement of the last
page of the program of the Song
Book" bound in red, white and blue.
the souvenir OF the excursion.
r. P. Andrews, chairman OF the
prize committee, announces the fol-
lowing list of events and rewards:
Highest kick OF football. Saks &
Co. will give a football; first home
run in baseball game, set OF cuff
buttons, donated by Goldheim; Ber-
berich will give a pair of tennis
shoes to the winner OF a ffty-yard
dash; a bathing suit. presented by
Wolford, goes to the winner of a
QUOT game; the man Weighing over
30 pounds that finishes first in the
ffty-yard dash will get an electric
iron from the National Electrical
Supply Company. Spaulding & Co.
will give a gooseneck putter TO the
two best putters in a contest; the
high kicker will get a billiard cue
from p. B. Fletcher, and the winner
If a l0O-yard swim will smoke a box
Of H. T. Offterdinger's cigars.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
CAMP FOR WOUNDED
WORK OF MRS. WOOD
Wife of Commander to Give Aid
at Army Posts.

AS part of its program for looking
after the men In the Army Training
Camps. the Red Cross War Council
has voted to build houses for con-
valescent soldiers. in the camps at
Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Mcpherson.
Ga.
At Fort Oglethorpe the Red Cross
is also taking over stone quarry
which Is TO be converted into a bath
ing pool large enough to accommo-
date 600. The buildings will be used
for men able to leave the hospitals.
but still unfit for duty. Here amuse-
ment and recreation will be provided.
Mrs. Leonard Wood is stimulating
Red Cross activities in the camps
under Gen. Woods charge. The pool
is to be ready for use. August y. when
the second Officers Training Camp
opens. Col. Herbert Slocum will be
in charge Of its construction.
The Red Cross War Council yester-
Gay announced gift of S25O.0OO to the
American Red Cross from the West
ern Union Telegraph ompany,
through its president. Newcomb Carl
ton. Carlton is d member of the ex-
scutive committee of the New York
County Chapter of the American Red
Cross.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
Woman's Costume Patterns
Will Be Mailed Today

Patterns for the attractive service
costume of the food conservation
section cf the food administration
will be sent out today. They will be
mailed from the headquarters to all
women interested in the campaign for
food conservation who have sent
their dimes for the pattern.
The woman who has sent her
money, but who may not receive her
pattern in tOdays mail, must be
patient. Thousands of mail orders
may have gone in before hers, and
each pattern will be mailed out in
the order that the money was re.
ceived.
The prettily embroidered insignia,
showing the United States shield and
a wreath OF wheat in the natural
colors-that marks the left sleeve and
the cap of the uniform-can be pur-
chased through the mail. Two in
sigma are to be used for each cos
tune. They are not to be worn on
automobile or boudoir caps. or any
place but where designated. The ad-
dress for the patterns and insignia is
Food Administration. Washington.
D. c."
1t is estimated that the home
seamstress can make her uniform
for IS cents.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
Took Boy from Court;
Is Held in Contempt

James Hunter, sr.. was before
Judge Latimer yesterday In the
Juvenile Court on a charge OF con-
tempt OF court in connection with an
Bltsged act of removing his son,
James Hunter. Jr.. from the jurisdic-
tiOn Of the court. He was sentenced
TO forty-eight hours in Jail and to
pay fine Of 500. He gave notice Of
an appeal and was released on s5ON
bond.
1t was alleged that Hunter, sr., had
refused to produce his son In court
when ordered to do so. The contempt
case grew out of the sentencing of
the boy to the Reform School for
tripping a policeman.
The court consented to the removal
of the boy from the Reform School to
the Junior Republic.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
GIRLS! MAKE A
BEAUTY LOTION
With LEMONS

At the cost OF small jar Of ordinary
cold cream one can prepare a full
quarter pint of the most wonderful
lemon skin softener and complexion
beautifier. by squeezing the Juice OF
two fresh lemons into a bottle con-
tanning three ounces Of orchard white,
Care should be taken to strain the
juice through fine cloth so no lemon
pulp gets in. then this lotion will keen
fresh for months. Every women
knows that lemon juice is used to
bleach and remove such blemishes as
sallowness. freckies and tan. and is
the ideal skin softener. smoothener
and beautifier.
Just try it. Get three ounces Of or
ehard white at any pharmacy and two
lemons from the grocer and make up
a quarter pint Of this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion and massage IL daily into
the race. neck, arms and hands. It
naturally, should help to soften, fresh
en-, bleach and bring out the roses and
beauty Of any skin. It is wonderful
to smoothen rough, red hands.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
CONFERENCE TO MAP
WHOLE WAR CAMPAIGN
Allied Representatives to Discuss
Balkan Situation incidentally.

Special Gable TO The Washington Herald
Paris. July I2-The forthcoming
conference OF the allied governments,
to be held here. will consider not
only the question of the Balkans, but
everything regarding the conduct Of
the war, according to Excelsior. The
various governments have not yet
designated representatives.
The French parliamentary commit
tee on commerce decided this morn
ing to make endeavors TO secure
American participation in future in
tsrnational parliamentary confer
ences through the formation OF an
American committee to represent the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
WILL ORGANIZE men
FOR LABOR SERVICE
Department to Enroll All Who Seek
to Aid Government.

The Department Of Labor an
nounced yesterday that ii had in
uugurated a plan for mobilizing adult
male volunteers for service in en-
ployments of every kind. public and
private, which are necessary to the
effective conduct Of the war. Those
who are willing to engage In such
service, whether In a voluntary or
wase-earning capacity. are asked TO
enroll as members OF the United
states Public Service Reserve.
Detailed information as to the
qualifications of each member will
be secured, studied and recorded.
Available members will be put in
touch with governmental departments
and other employers who need men
for work of value to the nation. A
certificate Of enrolment and an ap-
propriate badge or button will be
given each member.
The success OF the Department OF
Labor in creating the Boys Working
Reserve has led 1t to organize the
United States Public Service Re-
serve in order that the many citizens
who are eager to give their services
TO the nation may be brought IN
touch with the ever-growing demand
for men. Within the past few weeks
thousands OF applications for advice
and direction have been received In
Washington from persons who desire
to serve the country to the best OF
their ability. regardless OF sacrifice.
They come from teachers, students
mechanics. laborers, lawyers physi-
clans. business men. clergymen and
others. Various plans for mobiliz-
ing such adult service, some like the
Boys Reserve. purely civil and vol
untary and others semimilitary' and
even compulsory in form, have oeen
urged upon Congress and the Council
Of National Defense.
The organization will be conducted
by a director. responsible to the Sec
retary of Labor, who Will De as
sisted by associate directors and ad-
visory committees Of technical and
other experts. As the work extends
the State Councils of Defense Will
be asked to nominate State directors
and boards. Ofices have been opened
by the Department Of Labor at III
I street.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
EMBRYO OFFICERS
HAVE Sham BATTLES
Fort Myer Men Study Problems of
Military Strategy.

Sham battles in the vicinity Of the
Officers Reserve Camp at Fort Myer
are now the order OF the day. one
battalion being pitted against another.
The field problems are laid out by the
regular army officers and include both
offensive and defensive work.
These minnie battles will continue
until August s. when the three-day
march and maneuvers will be start
ed. 1t is planned to increase the size
Of the attacking and defending con-
tingents.
II has been announced that when
the camp ends on August II, a short
vacation is in store for those who
win commissions. They will be per-
mitted TO go to their homes. to be
called back into active service after
furlouGh of ten days or two weeks.
Capt. Conrad S. Babcock, camp ad-
jutant. stated yesterday that fifteen
men will be selected from among the
student officers TO go TO the Prince
ton University Aviation School Hol-
brook Cushman and Harry w. Hol-
brook. OF the Fourth Company. were
rotiied that they would be included
among the fifteen.
The members OF the Fourth Com
pany hiked yesterday fourteen miles
10 the Edsall Rife Range for their
turn at target practice. They will
shoot at ranges from 100 TO 80 yards
On account of the close proximity Of
troops under modern conditions Of
trench warfare It is proposed to give
the officers practice in shooting at
clo~e as well as long range. After
sufficient practice is given at short
ranges, the longer ranges will be
practiced.
A new subject which the embryo Of
ficers are discussing now is the mat
ter Of equipplng themselves with uni
forms. Khaki service uniforms can
be purchased for from SIS to SIS. so
the officers who are being commis-
stoned now and who will he commits
stoned when the camp ends will be
able to outfit themselves for about
one-third the amount spent when an
army officer had TO have all sorts Of
dress uniforms for social functions.