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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

the habit of trading at certain
place, they really know very little of
what merchant has.
He may be avery good buyer, he
may be an excellent judge of values,
able to land goods in his home town
and place them on his counters at
rates way below the big city stores
which has heavy overhead charges to
pay. But the public is from Missouri.
1t wants to be Shown If it is not
Shown" it goes to some quarter
where there is a disposition to get af-
ter business and give information
about stock, and quote prices in
print, and ask for trade.
The Democrat has become a safe
media to reach the people about Lib
crat. The burden of the circulation
invades the homes of the people who
live in driving distance to the city.
No large per cent of the circulation
is. extended to the far east or the far
west where the local advertising may
be read but the returns come not to
the local merchants.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11
THE PUBLIC AND ADVERTISING.

Among the objections to advertis-
ing entertained by certain merchants
the following was encountered the
other day. One man said he had nc
question. that advertising was read
He thought that even if the most at
tractive bargains are announced by
a home merchant his own townspeo-
pie would not credit it. Distant
things looks so much more attractive
that they would hurry off to some
other city or send long distances to
a mail order house, although they far
ed no better for their time and trou-
BILE.
The point of view struck us as
rather unusual, and indicated good
deal of pessimism about human ma
ture. Are people quite so foolish as
that?
It seems incredible, in these days
of high prices, that people can for
any length of time be cajoled or fool
ed into neglecting their real inter
ests. If home store really has the
goods, at right prices, and will tell the
public about them, it should get
plenty of business. People are not
anxious to pay express charges OF
railroad fare and walk long distances
for nothing.
The trouble is that the merchant
too often thinks that the public
knows all about what he has without
being told. But if people get out OF
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

The hardest shot that has been ia
ken at Germany since the beginning
of the war, was the embargo placed
on supplies that had been filtering
through to that country. Without
many of the things which came from
this country Germany would be in a
bad way, and we look for interesting
things to happen before great while.
Some of the affected neutrals are
making mighty big noise, but this is
but what could be expected. They
have been reaping rich harvest in
supplies at the expense of Germany
and to the detriment of the allies.
American statesmen are beginning to
awaken and take the steps necessary
to win the war.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11
GOOD ROADS ARE VITAL.

at is a mistake to regard good
roads as more or less Of luxury"
says an editorial writer in the New
York Sun, land to discourage work
on them on the ground that it should
be diverted to spheres of greater ur-
gency. The condition of the roads
has close connection with agricul-
tural production, and greater repen-
dence must be placed on the highways
for motor transportation, which can
make up in part for the inadequacy
of railroad facilities to the present
enormous demands.
Every mile of new roads enables
the farmer to extend his operations
and to make greater profits. A GER
tain amount of road building should
therefore come before farm work it.
self. The prices of materials have
risen and the labor situation presents
difficult problems, but instead of the
construction of good roads being sus-
pended, it should be pursued consis-
tently throughout the period of adj
justment to war conditions"
I'D
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

The most inexpensive improvement
town can make is in the use of
paint. OF course this must be done
individually, and therefore cannot be
done through any organization. How
we have noticed that when one house
received a coat of paint the others
in the vicinity are not long implanted.
It's catching. If you don't think so
trv IL
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

We arise to suggest that if Harry
Thaw is still living that he be appoint
ed provisional president of Germany
when the American forces cause the
Kaiser to evacuate. In that way we
could humanely dispose of lot of
undesirable citizens over there and
get rid of one Of ours at the same
time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

The Wichita Beacon is still bowling
at the anti-preparedness advocates.
There may be some lift in Wichita,
but we have failed to observe any out
this way.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

A letter from Corporal G. C. Jones,
B. battery S1st Artillery, Fort D. A.
Russell, wants his paper address
changed. Says he expected to be To-
Gated somewhere in California at an
early date. He is feeling fine and
has already had touch of winter,
where the altitude is over six thou
sand feet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

The second issue of Liberty Bonds
is to be known as Victory Bonds.
That sounds good, and we hope that
this issue will win the victory. Should
they not, we would suggest that the
next issue be called SECT the Kaiser
Bonds" That would sound fine to
Mister Wilhelm.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

Just a wonderin' if Joe Bristow
still intends to make a campaign for
United States Senator on the plat
form announced in the Topeka Capt.
tai few months ago. The recent
agitation in regard to LaFollette
might cause him to change his mind.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

An old saying: "The steady drip
Of water wears the hardest marble p
But did you ever think how deuced
patient that old marble has to be.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

Senator Thompson announces that
the fellow that runs against him for
the senatorship is going to have
mans size job on his hands. He
stated fact all right, that time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

Achieving the impossible-to write
jokes with corn on each little toe
and boil on the back of the neck.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11
Should The Beggar
be Ptied?

He may be object of pity and may deserve it but he
may have spent his productive days in deness and ex
ravagence and is now merely reapng his reward Energy
and thrift do moi enter into the makeup of the beggar
The man who works and will never need to ask
charity. Everyone is willing TO help the who tries to
help himself Save little and deposit it in this bank
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

uary 8, 1911, at the postoffice at
Liberal, Kansas, under the Act Of
March 3, 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

Subscription Price, $1.50 Per Year
Entered as second class matter JAN
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

r. Romer writes the Democrat to
change his paper from Hutchinson to
Sylvia, Kansas. l. y
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

Miss Clara E. Healy of Salem,
Oregon, sister of John L. Healy, limo
type operator on the Democrat, ar
rived in the city Monday morning and
spent a few days this week visiting
her brother and family. Miss Healy
is an expert accountant and goes to
Washington in answer to summons of
the war department and will be en-
ployed there some time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

Published Every Thursday at Liberal,
Seward County. Kan,es.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11
The Liberal Democrat

OFFICIAL PAPER OF SEWARD
COUNTY, LIBERAL CITY AND
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11
A n n o u n c e m e n t


On October LIST The Liberal Equity Cooperative
Creamery & Produce Company took over the business
of Liberal Creamery Bottling Company and the
business under the control of the above named
company.
There will be change in the business policy or
lines handled. We buy cream butter poultry eggs
and hides
Well sell at wholesale ice cream, soda water butter
poultry andeggs.
Orproducts will be the best at all times and all bust
ness inrused to us will be carefully handled
The farmers, whether members of the Association
not are invited to bring their cream and poultry
and we will pay the highest market price at all times.
Bring your products and help to boost home
institution in which your friends and neghbors are in
tereSted. =,
We want your business your friendship and sup
port and will do you all the good we
Liberal Equity Cooperative
Creamery and Produce Co.
A. L. EDISON, Manager
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

A. H. McClaskey, representative of
the TIB Route Book company, was in
Liberal Tuesday on business connect
ed with his company In converse
ton in regard to roads in this sec
ton he remarked that while there
was still room for improvement in
many places that our roads compared
very :favorably with those in other
parts of the country, He also took
occasion to mention the lake in bthe
road north of town. This makes the
nineteenth thousand time that this
particular spot has been mentioned
to the Democrat. And that particu-
lar spot has long been nightmare to
the authorities. Guess We'll have to
pave that stretch one of these days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-11

The Tyrone High School is getting
out a paper devoted exclusively to
school activities and items. 1t is a
neatly gotten up, well printed foar
column four page sheet, a credit to
the town and the school.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
PRIMARY ELECTION.

TO the Qualified Electors OF the CITY
or CRYSTAL FALLS, STATE or
MICHIGAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION will
be held on WEDNESDAY, MARCH q.
a. u. 1917 in the several Wards, Pre-
cincts or Districts Of the said city at
the places indicated below, viz:
FIRST WARD At the Captains
Office Great Western Mine.
SECOND WARD-At the Basement
of the Lockwood House.
THIRD WARD At the Basement of
the City Hall
For the purpose Of placing in nomi-
nation by all political parties particle
pating therein, candidates for the fol-
lowing Offices, viz:
One Circuit Judge for the Twenty.
ifth Judicial Circuit Of Michigan.
Suggestions Relative 10 Voting.
SEPARATE BALLOTS for EACH
POLITICAL. PARTY VIII be provided
The elector MUST NAME the POLITE
cal PARTY or HIS CHOICE WHEN
ASKING FOR a BALLOT and in
marking his ballot MUST make 1t
cross IN the square 10 the LETT Of the
name Of each elector for whom he
desires % vote ana can vote for only
ONE candidate for an Office. except
whore two candidates are to be elect
ed in which ease he should vote for
TWO
After the ballot is prepared Il should
be folded so that the initials or the
inspector below The perforated corner
VIII be ON the outside.
The Polls Of said election will be
open az 700 o'clock m and will re-
main open until $500 o'clock y. m. Of
said day Of election
Dated this 10th day OF February. a.
ID. 1917
WILLIAM ]. GRIBBLE.
Clerk Of the City Of CRYSTAL Falls.
(First Feb II; Last, March 3, 1879
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
Smart Scientist.

The scientist had given very sclen-
tile lecture and ut the end hc said
bcamlng down on his audience conde-
scendingly:
"Now, n there Is any scientific qneS--
ton that any OF my friends would like.
10 ask, | beg them not To hesitate. 4
shall be only too happy 20 answer any
inquiry In my power"
An old lady In spectaclcs that gave.
her severe. stern look. rose and said
"why do wet tea leaves kill cock
roachcsT
The scientist did not know that wet
tea leaves did anything OF the kind,
much less the cause OF the phenome-
non: but. never at loss. he replied:
Because. madam. when cock
roach comes across wet tea leaf. ho
says: Hello. here's a blanket and
wraps himself up In II. catches cold.
and dles."-Tit Bits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
EARLY HiTCIHNc
BRINGS WINTER EGGS
simple Way for Poultry Owners Il
Profit from HIGH Prices IN Fall
and Winter.


Early hatchiug Is the secret of win
Ter ore nroduct'Nn say specialists IN
the II s Department OF Agriculture.
The prlief that e Matched early ma
mres oarlv and n ready 10 lay eggs
N tho fall when tho supply II scarcest
aud prices highest. Chickens that are
expected to be revenue producers for
their owners later IN the year should
be out Of their shells by April 30 at
the latest. II they are properly cared
for thereafter they will begin TO lay
eggs nj the very time that eggs are
most wanted.
To great extent the poultrymen OF
the country have overlooked this sim
pie fact. For one thing. birds hs'chsd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

under gracefully and caught 10 the
lower edge OF a foundation, the effect
resembling tie Turkish trousers worn
by the beauties OF the harems. The
bodice is little more than band Of
cloth held up by straps over the Shout
ders The material OF the dress Is
rose tafleta with gold metallic flowers
Many gowns are seen in this style de-
veloped in plain silk or satin, entirely
free Of trimming, the richness OF the
material making decoration unneces-
sary The harem tunic heightened by
a deep frill OF lace is another form in
which the Turkish influence Is appar-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

later In the spring or summer are not
inclined 10 become broody until late
the following season and thus an un-
profitable circle is formed. Each year
pullets mature too late TO produce in
the fall and winter, and they sit too
late for their offspring TO do any bet
ter The poultryman who wishes TO
get really good returns from his flock
must break this circle.
The growing use OF incubators has
made this comparatively easier. There
Is no reason why incubators should
not be filled in March and early April
and the Matching over before May /.
II no incubator Is available Il may be
possible to secure broody hens in tho
neighborhood. That they will repay
the trouble and expense necessary 10
obtain them. Is indicated by results
az the government poultry farm I'm
Maryland. There It is not unusual 10
get daily average of one egg for
every five hens throughout the fall
and winter. and in some pens the
average has been as high as one egg
for three birds. II anything like this
percentage could be obtained on farms.
the ordinary poultry farmer would de-
rive real benefit from the high prices
which eggs invariably bring for q
period OF several months.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
EVENING GOWNS
FLOURISH IN N. Y.
THE GRACEFUL TURKISH EFFECT
IS HIGHLY FASHIONABLE
LINGERIE BLOuSES FOR SPRING

More fortunate than the Parisienne,
who IS not allowed to wear evening
gowns since the French Government
has put a ban on them, the women Of
New York have had countless occa-
sions Is revel In evening gowns this
season. Aside from tho opera and
theaters. there have been balls and
dances without number many Of them
given in the name Of charity
The glitter Of gold and the bright
ness OF silver ia the rich tissue cloths
and metallic laces have been very con
spicuous at evening gatherings. spark
ling sequins and gorgeous brocaded
silks have also added to the general
enect OF splendor which the ballroom
of today presents.
II Is interesting 20 note the diversity
Of styles. color and materials seen.
Diaphanous tulles, nets and chinons,
Iustrous chiffon yelyets and supple
satin and silks are accorded equal
favor. Bright colors have been brought
more into prominence this season than
ever before though white and the pas
Tel shades are much in use, Offering a
decided contrast 10 the bright gold,
deep rose. ruby red bright green and
Chinese blue IN favor.
Evening Dress IN IIarem style
OF the many and diverse styles i'm
evening gowns one OF the most popu-
lar savors strongly Of the Turkish
harems. The sketch illustrates this
mode. The soft, full skirt is pulled
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
Youthful Party Frock OF Crepe Il,
Chine and Lace

inserted with embroidery Ia overland
over stitch along tile edges Filet lace
bids fair to be very popular IL is COM
bined with embroidered net in dainty
white collars and Gchus to wear with
afternoon dresses.
viii Eton Effects Be- Popular!
There is an indication that bolero
and Elton effects viii coHa IN again
with warmer weather A smart cos.
tune for the South was made in this
style II had a jacket of dcea blue
soft velour The collar was high and
the closing al the side White silk
braid about one inch wide outlined
One Jacket and rows OF it made tie
deep girdle which topped the white
silk skirt worn with fl.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

10 The Qualified Electors OF the CITY
or CRYSTAL FALLS, STATE on
MICHIGAN.
Notice Is hereby riyea that a GEN
ERAL PRIMARY ELECTION viii be
held ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH q. al.
d. 1912, IN Tie several Wards Of the
said city at the places indicated below
viz
Tutsr WARD At the Captains of
nee Great Western mine.
SECOND WARD AZ the Basement
of the Lockwood House
THIRD WARD AT the Basement OF
the City Hall
For the purpose Of placing in nom
nation By an political parties partici
paung therein candidates for The rol
lowing offices Wis
CITY
Mayor
Clcrk
Treasurer
One Justice of tic peaec.
FIRST WARD
one Supervisor
one Alderman
one Constable
SECOND WARD
Ono Supervisor
one Alderman
one Constable
THIRD WARD
One Supervisor
One Alderman
One Constable
The Polls OF said election viii be
open ~ 700 o'clock a. m. and will
remain open until 500 o'clock D. m
OF said dav Of election.
Dated this 18th day OF February. "A.
y. 1917.
WILLIAM J. GRIBBLE.
Clerk OF the said CITY
or CRYSTAL FALLS.
First, Feb. Ia; Last. March 3. 1919
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
ORIGIN OF some LAKE
SUPERIOR NAMES

Ihere have been many changes In
the names OF places in the Lake Super
Tor country since they were first given
by the French and Chippewas. and
II may be interesting to know just
what their significance is:
Lake Superior uac SUPERIOR,
French; Kitehigummi, Chippewa Kit
chigummi signifies great water, or
great lake Lac superieur means up
per lake.
eros Cap. 4 name given by the
yoyageurs to innumerablo projecting
headlands.
Mamainse (Iudian). little sturgeon
Michipicoten. Great sand) bay
Neepigon Bay Neepi is water. nee
pigon. dirty water.
Kamanistiquia. River that goes far
about.
lie Pate. Pie island.
Chaquamegon (Cha-ga wa mi-kongl
narrow pointed bay
Kargwajiwing. Porcupine noun
tains. karg is Chippewa for porous
pine.
Agogebicx Little fish, lake.
Ontonagon. Nagon or nogon, signi-
iies cup or dish.
Keweenaw Point On many old
maps, Keweewaiwona. Klouchounan-
ing, on Jesuit may. Pronounced by
the Indians Notwithstanding, mean
ing portage or place where a port
age Is made. The whole distance of
some eighty or ninety miles around
the point being saved by entering
Portage Lake and following up
small stream, leaving portage OF
only about half mile TO Lake Super
ior on the other side.
Manitou Island Supposed to be one
OF the residences of the Indian goblin.
Agate Harbor Indian name. Na-io~
i-kue-do-wang, or double bay
Kewalnoquot IIarbor. Indian NAME
flying clouds.
Bette Girls Bay. Indian name, Ba~
ghi.da wiI-ning a bay where nets
arc set
Torch Lake i-ga-mang. In al
fusion 70 spearlng fish by torchlight
Fall River e-ta-bi-ki-goei-ang
Shallow river
LAnse. a bay
Ray des Noqucts, generally calico
Bay dc Noe
Traine River Traino is an old
French term for sleigh or sledge
traineau
Nckomenon. or Dead River. Riyiere
du Mort So named because OF TRACE
dy occurring on IT'S banks in the early
days, wherein a man was killed
Green Bay On the Jesuit map
naye dea Puans. the Pauns being the
not overly clean Indians that inhabit
Cd ITS banks
Menominee River. equivalent in In
dian to Wild rice river.
Escanaba River Meaning the rive
OF tie nat rocks, or fat rock river
Machigaming River Spelled or
some maps Michigaming and Peshe-
keome 4 river flowing from great
lake, Now called Michigamme
Machigummi or Michigummi, great
lake Now Auchigamme
Night-Watching river (Nibo-eo-mi-
nlnD. q branch Of the Michieamine
so-called because the Indians were
wont TO watch on It's banks for game
by moonlight The Spruce river now
watched by Valentine Fries
Fence River So named because the
Indians used to build fences diagonal
ily ~ the river 50 the deer could be
led % a point abutilng on the stream
and thus easily killed
Pckuenesoc Fails Csmoky follsy
Now Quinnesec
There are q great many Of tic OLD
names that have been changed 10
make them more pronounceble to the
English torguc bat some OF them
have entirely lott their original sic.
niHcancc 4 would be a very good
thing could complete list be made
Of the old names and meanings, ORR
gins and orthography The schools
of the upper peninsula would IN
douhtedly appreciate them Iron ore
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

"What have you there7"
"A package OF old love letters"
"Going 10 burn themT
"Ycs, When wrote these mIsaivcs
they were so fervcnt had an ides
they might be ignitcd by spontaneoue
combustion, but I guess III hqva -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

ent. In this style the pun generally
comes below the knees.
The evening dresses OF young girls
are very frequently in the popular one
piece chemise style. as are those of the
really grown-ups II is only In the
length OF the dress that there Is any
difference at all, and that. only this
season. when womens dresses are
worn a little longer. Last winter, when
women wore their dresses as short as
Tie ciStuon-year-old. one could hardly
tell thc difference.
dress az extreme simplicity and
excellent style d made Of crepe de
Chine heightened by a deep fiounce OF
lace. The loose sleeves Of lace have
tassels Of silk hanging at the ends.
This model Is illustrated here on
young girl. but the same design has
been seen in ladies' gowns
AT the thes donsants. which have
been strongly patronized in fashion
able circles, smart suits OF silk. satin
or velvet. with dainty hlouses OF net
or Georgette to match, have been much
In evidence The blouses are mostly in
Russian effect. with long peplums fall
ing over the skirt. one-piece dresses
Of velvet or Georgette. worn with fur
coats or capes, are also worn at these
afternoon dances And speaking Of
furs. such are the Inconsistencies Of
Fashion, that furs and straw hats are
often seen togetherl
Lingerie BIouses
The lingerie blouse Of fine white
wolfe and handkerchief linen begins to
make its appearance. This Is one Of
the signs that spring is on its way.
The blouses this season are trimmed
with deep hlet lace or fine Irish GRO
chet Others have very fine ucks or
drawn work. The drawn work edges
collars and cuffs. or else outlines mo-
tifs in the front OF the waist, and hand
embroidery is often introduced along
with H. The hlet lace IS sometimes