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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
VISITS
BEAVER COUNTY
Several Injured But No
Fatalities Are
Reported.

A small cyclone struck ten miles
southeast Of Lorena Tuesday even
ing about 9 o'clock and did consider
able damage.
Two house were pretty badly
wrecked and the occupants injured,
but there were no fatalities.
Jim Fields suffered the loss Of a
granary, the residence of Mr.. Bill
lings was destroyed and members Of
the family suffered bruises.
The residence Of Chas. Clink was
blown down, also his barn, windmill
and granary. The storm seemed to
be at its worst at this place, and Mr..
Clink was the heaviest loser.
At the Lynch and Snyder farms
were blown down and small
blown away.
1t is reported that something like
fifty windmills were blown down, and
several head Of live stock were killed.
The wind was followed by heavy
rain and considerable hail
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
OPINIONS, DIFFER AS TO
CONDITION OF WHEAT
Recent Rains Cause of Many
Discussions as to Probable
Wheat Crop.

Befer the rain there were many
who thought that there would be no
wheat raised in western Kansas, but
after the downpour which turned the
brown fields green a more optomistic
feeling prevailed.
There is still wide difference of
opinion as the probable yield esti-
mates varying all the way from two
bushels per acre to twenty.
There is no doubt but what some
fields are total loss, while on others
the stand is poor, but from the num-
Der of reports coming to this office
there are also many pieces which have
only been retarded by the dry wealth
er and the owners expect an average
yield.
1t is hardly likely that there will
be an average crop, but the high price
is going to make up for the loss of a
whole lot Of bushels.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
FIRST GERMAN
SHOT WAS WILD
G erm an Submarine
Launches Torpedo
at Destroyer

A German submarine fired on the
United States destroyer Smith about
100 miles from New York Tuesday.
First information of the encoun-
ter came to the navy department in
roundabout way from the Boston
navy yard which picked up the
Smiths repart, saying she had been
fired upon by a German U-boat. The
navy department, after communicat-
ing with Fire Island, Boston, New
York, and some other points on the
Atlantic coast, announced that the
report of the Smiths encounter had
been substantiated by official inves-
tigation.
Whether ,the presence of the Ger.
man submarine merely foreshadows
sporadic raid such as theU-53 con-
Quoted off the New England coast or
whether it is the signal for the begin
ming Of general submarine blockade
Of the Atlantic coast is not known.
The attitude by the U-boat is Ger
many's first recognition of the state
Of war declared by the United States.
1t was stated in Germany soon after
the action Of congress that no aggres-
sive steps would be taken against
the United States.
Practically no American officials
believed this statement, however, and
steps to meet aggressive action were
at once taken. The probability of
submarine attacks on unprotected
seaboard cities and towns, raids on
shipping within sight Of American
shores and submarine blockade Of
the principal Atlantic ports with the
purpose Of terrorizing shipping and
people were expected.
Last week word came to Washing
ton in a roundabout way that Ger
many was about to declare q prohib-
Titive submarine zone about the har-
| bors at Boston, New York, the Dele
ware capes, Chesapeake bay, Charles
ton and Savannah This would have
indicated all the important ports
on the Atlantic seabord.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
Adds the Latest Machinery-A Ludlow Typo
graph AID Setting Machine.
FIRST SOLD TO A KANSAS WEEKLY
And Second of the Kind Placed in KansasWn Gipe the Dem
ocrat the Most Modernly Equipped Weekly Eeps-
paper Plant in the State.

When the present publisher tool
charge of the Democrat it was with
the idea of making the paper take it.
place with the best weekly papers in
the state. We reasoned that the towr
was here to justify it, and the sur.
rounding country equal to the town,
The first step in this direction was
in the purchase Of Model II Merg-
enthaler linotype, one Of the best and
most high-priced models made. This
machine was equipped with the latest
and most up-to-date type faces, bor-
ders, etc., to be bought, and it is now
on the floor and running to full ca
pacity six days of the week.
The next investment was another
press for the commercial printing de-
partment, as well as a complete new
line Of type and other equipment,
making this department as good as
money can make it.
The last step involved the expend-
iture of considerable more money,
But it is one that will be far reaching
in its influence in the business. With
in the next few weeks, at least as
soon as the railroads can get it here,
we will install Ludlow Typograph,
one Of the latest machines on the
market. This machine sets the large
type for advertisements, posters, sale
bills and large work that is beyond
the range Of the linotype machine.
There are many advantages to this
machine over the old hand method Of
doing the work. With it as equip
ment we ordered four different faces
Of matrices or type moulds, giving US
the best variety of type faces to be
found in any office. The sizes run
from 18 to AZ point, and we have
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

every size in the four different kinds
and with this assortment we can pro.
duce work equal to the best to be had
in any city in the land. Then there
is another advantRge-that Of never
running out Of type, for the machine
is type foundry as well as a type
casting machine. The lines are cast
from the moulds and are released for
subsequent lines, so there will never
be shortage Of type.
The machine has been on the mark
ct for four or five years, but the de-
mand was so great that all that could
be manufactured were sold in the
east and no salesman or advertising
had been sent this far west. Only the
first Of the year had the production
warranted a salesman in Kansas. One
of the machines was placed in an Of
flee in Topeka the first Of the year,
and the second one to be sold comes
to Liberal and to the Democrat. This
is not only big boost for the paper,
but the town as well, as all advertis-
ing of the company carries list of
users and the town will get consid-
erable advertising from this fact.
Prospective buyers from other
towns will be sent here to see the
machine in operation and it is not
that many newspaper men
will visit the town to see the machine
before buying.
The Democrat aims not only to
Keep up with the advancement of the
town, but shall strive to keep just a
step ahead. We have abundant faith
n the future of Liberal and Seward
county, and are not losing any
.hances to advance their interests.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
SWAT THE KAISER BY
GROWING MORE CORN
That's The Ford County Way
Campaign of Diversified
Farming. ..,cw

Dodge City, April 12-Instead Of
sending resolutions Of patriotic senti-
ment assuring the United States gov
ernment Of its loyalty, western Kan
sas will show its patriotism in a more
practically carrying sout a cam
paign Of diversified farming. Hun
dreds Of acres which are white with
killed wheat will be planted to corn,
kafir and feterita and other spring
crops; and gardening will be done on
a larger scale than has ever been at
tempted before in this part Of the
state.
The campaign will be launched in
Ford county, and under the direction
Of Lee Gould, farm agent for south
western Kansas, the gospel Of swat
ting the Kaiser by food conservation
and intensive farming will be extend
ed to every county in the southwest
ern part of the state.
At meeting Of Dodge City business
men it was decided to begin the cam
paign with a seed census. A canvas
in autos, school house meetings, pos
tai card inquiries and telephones will
be used to ascertain the exact amount
Of seed on hand in the county. When
the list Of farmers, who have seed
for sale is completed, it will be pub
ished in the newspapers, the business
men to pay for the advertising space.
If the seed supply is inadequate, ,busi-
ness men will ship seed in. Liberal
,redit, cheap land rentals and en-
,loyment of government crop spec
alist are the practical methods which
he towns men will apply to their
,lan of cooperation.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
HEADQUARTERS
IN GARDEN CITY
Officials of New Rail
). road Will Begin
Work Soon.

: The Garden City Herald says
"The superintendent Of the C. X. &
o railway and Mr.. Allen, chief en-
gineer, will establish headquarters in
Garden City the first Of the month
and from now on the work on the new
line will be pushed. They come to
Garden City as the most convenient
place at this time for doing the pre-
liminafy work, and when the con-
struction work starts a considerable
portion of it will be out of Garden
City"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
SAYS BUILD MORE SILOS

"Build silos" says a bulletin from
the State Agricultural College
shat all crops be taken care of this
year that can be turned into high
priced meat or milk.< Indications
point to high priced feeds"
every silo filled last fall in
Kansas paid for itself in one season,
and the chances are that similar re-
suits may be obtained by those who
build silos this year." said A. S.
Neale, specialist in dairying, division
Of extension, Kansas State Agrieul-
tural college.
"The wide-awake farmer is plan
ming right now for next winters
feeding and these plans should in
clude silage. Indications are that
more silos will be built the coming
summer than in any previous year.
Silo manufacturers are already re-
ceiving heavy orders. The farmer
who intends to buy should order at
once while he who would build
should be planning for labor and
materials"
"In addition to building a silo, an
effort should be made to secure
some good dry roughage to go along
with the silage," said Mr.. /Neale.
"Those who have alfalfa or clover
need not look further than taking
good care of these crops at the prop
er time. Those who do not have
l;hese should make an effort to get
ONE other> >leguminous forage"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
GERMANS IN AMERICA
NOT TO BE MOLESTED
Communication From U. S.
Marshal and Attorney
General Says So.

The Democrat has received from
United States Marshal o. T.. Wood
the following communication, with
the request that it be given public
ity:
Washington, D. c., April 6.
No German alien enemy in this
country, who has not hitherto been
implicated in plots against the inter-
ests Of the United States, need have
any fear of action by the Department
Of Justice so long as he observes the
following warning:
Obey the law; keep your mouth
shut.
Respectfully,
7. w. GREGORY,
Attorney General.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
NOTHING TO 1T

A new boy came to the city school.
He hadlbeen attending little coun-
try school where the methods of dis
ipline were primitive. In his new
school he saw some electricians at
work. "What are those men doing"
he asked. Putting in an electric
SWITCH" some one answered.
The boy started up in alarm. "I'm
going back" he exclaimed: II won't
stay in any school where they do
switching by machinery Garden
City Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CONVENTION IN SESSION
Delegates Are Here From All
ODer the Disfrict.-A
Good Session.

The convention of the Christian
churches opened here Tuesday even-
ing in the Christian church. While
the number of delegates present is
less than was expected, the session is
none the less interesting.
The programs SO far have been
well attended and very enjoyable
and profitable convention is reported.
An extended report will be given
in these columns next week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

AL. Farmer is wearing a little
broader smile than usual since the
rain. He had 1870 acres of rye that
he says was just breathing its last
when the rain came, and today it
bids fair to make full crop. Close
investigation failed to reveal single
stalk dead and a sample on display
in Mr.. Farmers office shows it to
be in excellent condition.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
DECLARES WAR
ON ALL WASTE
Seed. Labor and Food
/. Census First
i. Thing

The state council Of defense has
declared relentless war. War on
waste, extravaganza, luxury, unused
land, gophers, chinch bugs, Hessian
fly, hog cholera, bad marketing fa-
cilities, market gambling, grass-hop-
pers, all sorts of insect pests-the
members of the council started a
program to utilize every resource Of
the state of Kansas.
The first move will be census of
the resources and needs of every
county, especially in the western
third Of the state, for the seasons
crop planting. An emergency COM
mittee has started the food, seed and
labor census.
"This work is the most important
immediate piece of work that can be
done," explained former governor
Stubs, who is a member Of the COM
mittee, in urging the immediate for
nation Of the committee. $50 far
as planting crops goes, it must be
done Immediately. We must get in
touch with every county. particular
ly where the wheat crop is failure,
and if necessary, arrange to finance
the farmers to plant other crops.
The eastern two-thirds of the state
probably can take care Of itself, fl
nancially as they are doing in Doug
las county with the aid Of the local
bankers. In some of the Western
counties we will have to arrange to
finance some of the deals from the
outside"
With the organization. Of the emer-
gency committee and Of the defense
council into committees and sub-com-
mittees, the Kansas food drive may
be said to be on. The agricultural
committee subdivided its work, and
will centralize its energies the next
few weeks on seed and planting y
.1When the defense council holds
it, next; meeting next week." said
Doctor Waters last night, sit should
report results, not merely plans.
One subcommittee will report on
the available seed in the state, anoth-
er on where labor is peeded, another
on the size garden crop that may be
expected with seasonable conditions
and another on how to handle the
garden products so they will not be
wasted. Secretary Mohler will start
taking the census Of the tractors in
the state, and will keep track Of them
so that none need lie idle this season
with land needing it only few miles
away"
Mr.. Stubs urged attention for the
wheat counties especially. He wants
the sorghums planted where the
wheat has failed, in other counties
he wants maximum acreage cot
corn. And silos everywhere these
crops are planted.
"The bankers should lend money
on silos," declared Mr.. Stubs. "The
silo and the sorghums will make
great allies in a number Of wheat
counties this season."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
NOT REASSURING FOR
DER KAISER WILHELM
Demand is so Great For FlGq
Cuts That Houses Are
Three Weeks Behind

That the newspapers Of America
are fulfilling their mission is eviden-
ced by the fact that the electrotype
houses are behind with their orders
for flag cuts.
Three weeks ago The Democrat
ordered two cuts Of the American
flag and up to this date the cuts
have not been received. A letter
from the house says: "Your order
will be filled at the earliest possible
moment"
II the Kaiser doubts the patriot
ism of the people Of this country or
the support the newspapers are giv-
ing the Government, this will furnish
him some food for thought.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
UP WITH THE FLAG
By BERToN BRALEY

=. IT,
Up with the flag! Up with the flag &4
Up with the flag we love! ~6
Till its coors flutter from every roof
And merge with the skies above,
And our eyes shall fill and our hearts shall thrill
With the JOY that is always new,
AT the grand old sight of the red and white
And the stars in field of blue.
Let our flag unfurled to watching world -.
Be proof that we keep our trust,
That we take our part with a valiant heart
In cause that we know is just!
Let it float on high, and if men must die
To keep it from blot or stain,
They shall meet their fate with souls elate-
They shall not die in vain. a.
For the flag still holds in its ample folds
The spell of its olden flame, T..
And our pulses leap and we burn down deep
With wonderful, quenching flame;
AS the flag filings free for all to see
In the sweep of the winds above.
Up with the flag Up with the flag
Up with the flag we love!
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

J. G. Ault and W. H. vickers left
"Wednesday for Hutchinson and
other eastern points on business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Dickerson went
to Guymon Wednesday and took their
daughter, Mrs. V. T. Hodges, to her
home near that place.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Abe L. Hiebert and little son
left Wednesday for Hooker where
she will visit relatives for few
weeks. Mr.. Hiebert went to Tyrone
to install his printing plant, and as
soon as they can secure house, will
take up their residence there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

On Saturday afternoon, April %
the ladies of Division A of the Liber-
al Woman's Club will serve patriot
ic Tea in the cloak room of the Boles'
Dry Goods store, from to $50.
Come see the decorations and get
cup of refreshing hot tea. A small
charge af 10 cents viii be made.
Committee"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

The Edison Auto company are
building an addition to their garage.
The addition will be 40x40 feet and
will give them a convenient work
shop. Mr.. Edison says the business
is increasing so fast that more room
was badly needed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Dwight Chaplin and baby of
Lyons, Kan, spent few days the
past week with Mrs. Chapin's sister,
Miss Erma Hunter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Harry G. Armstrong, local wealth
er observer, tells the Democrat that
twice as much moisture has fallen
here as at any other station west Of
Topeka, dating from the first rain.
This speaks well for the extreme
southwest section of the state.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19
HAD MORE RAIN
FRIDAY MORNING
Second Section of Thursdays
Rain Game in Early Hours
: Friday Morning.

While everyone was apparently
satisfied with the big rain of last
Thursday, they were none the less
thankful for another shower Friday
morning. It is said that half an inch
of moisture fell during the early
hours of the morning.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Ola Watson, National Organ
izer and lecturer will hold an all day
meeting at the M. E. church next
Tuesday, April %.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

B. T. Rogers came in the first Of
the week from Bucklin to take
charge Of the cement work on the
new ward school building. Mr.. Rog-
ers has the contract for the cement
construction on the building.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

S. A. Swartz stopped off here this
week for visit with his sons, E. R.
and R. P. Swartz. He was on his
way home from a trip to California.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Five Hooker boys were In Liberal
Wednesday and enlisted in the army,
being assigned to the coast defense.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

]. G. Trindle Of the Liberal Auto
Supply company made business
trip to Hugoton Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Mrs. W. W. Forbes came in from
Fowler Wednesday for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Hor-
ney.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

F. P. Crate went to Beatrice, Neb.,
his former home for a visit. He will
return in couple Of weeks.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Get your seats now for "The Bat
tie Cry Of Peace" AZ TayiOr's drug
stare. They are going fast.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

Born: To Mr., and Mrs. Vern
Pittman, Wednesday, April 1S, twin
boys.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

w. H. Tihbils who was formerly a
printer with the Democrat, is now
advance agent for the Levers Stock
Company, with headquarters At Bel
videre, Nebraska. -
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

J. J. Calvert made a business trip
to Hugoton Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-19

, Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Smith went to
Beaver county Monday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
First Serbia Minister at Capital

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2t.--fioubo-
mir M'hailovitoh, the first minister
from Serbia to the United States to-
day presented his credentials to Presi-
dent Wilson
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
. Vital Statistics
MARRIAGE License,

Marriage Licenses.
Henry frnnI, rs years old W.v,k.
and Loncy Turman. 10 years old OKLA.
Joe Weston, 81 years old K.nsc. rI,v
No, and Willie Allen. q years old. F,i'
lis '' ""
Births,
Mr. and Mrs John Dryer. no r,.,
Twenty eighth street south hoy
Mr. and Mrs, Marion Moor, Wa,
Thirty sixth street, boy
Deaths.
Tina May Peck, / year old, 5000 South
RobUson avenue.
futmnn winn, 10 years old. local
hospital
John Walker 60 years old. sal ives,
Fifth street
clifton Warrington. . years old. 81,
West G svenus, Capitol I'M
Colbert y Moore. 90 years old Fort
Smith, Ark
Tins May Peck.
Funeral services for Tina MAY Peck
a-ysar-old daughter OF J. e. PECK and
wife, viii be held at the home, 1901 South
Robinson avenue, tomorrow mernine nt
10 o'clock, Rev. MattoS will offclsle
Burial will be In Fniriaxn cemetery un.
der the direction OF fsrrihe a Hahn.
Uvlldlno Permits.
New state Brewing association, 9s9t
Classen boulevard. one-story brick leo
house, $1,000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
ll-GAS BUREAU
BILL is PASSED
By Committee
tCsntiassA srom PsEs 0Vs.l

show that II was not within the scope
OF the legislature TO vrst authority
given to him by the constitution III an
other department oi state.
Friends of the bill claim that the mine
inspectors duties are only such as are
prescribed by the legislature
Following closely on the heels Of Sen.
alor Owens agitation to curtail the
power of the federal judiciary, it is un-
dcrstood resolution will be introduced
IN the house this afternoon OF tomorrow
Tor the submission Of an amendment to
the constitution proposing the repeal
OF the veto power OF the executive
The resolution, il is understood. is
now being prepared,
Amendment Planned
continuation oi supreme court com
MISSION OF SIX members to be appointed
by the supreme court will be offered
by Representative Wimbish as an
amendment to house bill No, 10, pro.
vidlng tor supreme court of nine
members, il that bill is reached this ait,
ernoon Ierms of office OF all prescm
members OF the supreme court commis
SION expire the last day OF January.
The Wmb.h amendment proposes
ma one commissioner shalt be ap-
pointed from each supreme court Judi
clal district and one from the state at,
large, The proposed commission would
be divided into two divisions of three
members each, the salary being $1,000
annually.
shortly after opening OF the senate
this afternoon, Senator SNYDER Of OK
lahoma county, called up the resolution
To appoint committee to investigate
ACTIVITIES OF II. T. Laughbaum, secre
,ary OF the Anti Saloon league Laugh J
baum occupies a seat at the press table