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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
A Real Issue for Kansas.

Kansas needs a modern legislative
system and q modern form of state
and county government. 1t needs
these two reforms In order to make
its democracy efficient and effective.
The people of Kansas do not real
ize the skillful fight that is being
made to take away from them the
power they now have to dominate
their own government. The politi-
clans are determined to take the
state back TO the old days of the rule
of the bosses and the special inter
ests. They have fixed the destruc-
ton of the Primary Law as their
goal, and they intend to accomplish
Z. The chief objection to the Prim-
airy Law now is that it is cumber-
stone. The long list of state Offices to
be filled and the large number of can
dldates for each place, makes It i'm
possible for people to make an in
telIigent decision between candidates.
Therefore, they take too little inter
ested IN the primary election
The politicians have seized upon
this weakness of the law as their chief
argument against it, and the unthink-
ing citizen acQuiesces IN the argument
and lays the blame upon the law. The
fault IS IN the fact that Kansas has
no more use for so many Offices than
a wagon has for seven wheels. In
stead of charging the weakness to
the Primary Law, it should be charg-
ed to the uselessness of the system
The people take sufficient interest
IN the nomination for United States
senator, governor and members of
Congress, and possibly IN one or two
more. They usually do not care q rap
&c n oarISHa4ac FOR +hn-a nf4 [I-+
do not mean anything IN particular to
the public welfare in their admins
tratiOn. The majority of the state
and county Offices are mere clerk
ships, and have no place in the state
government except for the fact that
they were created sixty years ago by
constitutional provision which
merely followed the pattern fixed by
the first state governments estab-
lished IN the country
The same rule holds as to county
government One hundred years be
fore America was discovered Eng
land built up its local governments
around the sheriff, the coroner and
the justice of the peace and his con-
stables. Every county IN Kansas still
clings TO the same form OF local gov
eminent, not because II means any
thing IN the way of efficiency, but be-
cause Ii has been the custom for so
many hundred years
The politicians who want to destroy
the efficiency of democracy do not
want a single change made IN the
present system They want the gov
eminent to be so cumbersome and IN
direct that the people finally VIII give
up IN disgust and turn again to the
rule of party machines.
That Is the very fight Kansas IS
now facing. It is up to the people Of
the state TO say whether they VIII
take their own government into their
own hands and make It simple and
easy for themselves, or whether they
viii surrender to the politicians and
the special nterests.-Kansas City
Star.
-, a-IoI,4
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
Fourth Class Postmaster Exsmination

Saturday, April IA, 1917.
The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on the
date named above an examination
will be held at Russell, Kansas, as q
result of which Il is expected TO make
certihcation to I'LL q contemplated
vacancy In the position Of fourth class
other vacancies as they may occur
at that Office, unless It shall be decid-
ed IN the interests OF the service TO
fill the vacancy by reinstatement The
compensation of the postmaster st
this Office was 1924 for the last fiscal
year.
Age limit, 81 years and over on the
date OF examination, with the exeep-
ton that N q state where women are
declared by statue to be Of full age
for all purposes at IL years, women
Is years of age onsthe date Of the ex-
animation viii be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the postOfhce for
which the examination Is announced
The examination is open 10 all citi-
zens OF the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full infor-
nation concerning the requirements
OF the examination can be secured OF
the postmaster at Walker, OF from
the u s Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. C.
Applicants should be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with the Commission
at Washington, at least seven days
before the date of the examination,
otherwise II may be impracGcable 70
examine the applicants
u. S. Civil Service Commission.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
The Whole World is Rejecting It

The Whole World Is Rejecting Il.
Four years ago the lawmakers who
prepared the Underwood measure
made the best of the only preeedents
they could find. They knew that our
greatest growth had been under Pro-
lection, they were aware of the devo-
ton of France TO the same principle,
they could see the widening output Of
goods made IN Germany. Still. they
could plead that one great nation
condemned Protection as an econO-
mis- heresy, and that British manu-
facturers were sold In ports all over
the world
Two years of war followed, and
the British labor unions called for
Protection 1t was said that IN Man
chester q speaker for Free Trade Is
likely 10 be called q German sympa-
thizer. The Middleton report merci-
lessly annalyzed the British policy Of
letting the fields run down compared
TO the German method OF helping the
former When Richard Golden said
that the whole world must adopt Free
Trade there were signs that half war
ranted his guess Now that the
whole world IS rejecting II our law
makers may well need the experience
of the lands beyond the sea.-Cam-
den IL. j. Post Telegram.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
Gard of Thanks

The Civic League wishes to thank
those who so kindly helped them in
the recent play Miss Kackley put on,
especially Mrs. Fred Schwaller for
entertaining Miss Kackley and deco
rating the stage, the papers of the
city for printing, MIR. Fredorovicz for
the opera house and tickets, Mr. NAL
10y for the orchestra, King Bros. for
selling tickets and we especially feel
grateful to the caste. The receipts
of the play will be used to help fur
nish room at the hospital
Mrs. May Paul,
Secretary.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
The Sweet Potato in Kansas

Manhattan, Kans-, March 18.-The
last OF March Is the time to start
sweet potato slips for the 1917 crop,
points out T. S. Merrill, assistant
professor of horticulture IN the agri-
cultural college.
1.-TWO bushels of small sweet pota-
toes viii produce enough slips to
plant one acre Of ground which
would produce from 100 to 800 bu-
shells of sweet potatoes" said Profes-
sor Merrill.
The plants should be started IN a
hotbed IN the latter part Of March.
This viii insure slips ready for trans
planting IN corn planting time A
hot bed four feet Dy ten viii be SUI
fcienj for two bushels Of potatoes It
should be located where it has a Wind
break.
Hanurs used for ksasing pzzpos-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
Rids Wanted

Sealed bids for material and con-
struction of a race horse barn an
exact duplicate IN dimensions and
materials of the one now on the fair
grounds.
Right to reject any and all bids
reserved by the Fair Association.
Bids to be filed with p. ]. Deane,
Secretary Of the Association, not Ia
ter than Friday, March Goth
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
For the Quick Sweat

Often the doctor advises patient to
be given a sweat in bed. The quickest
way this can be done is to wrap two
pieces of unslaked lime in wet cloths,
put them on plates and lay them on
each side of the patient.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
SATURDAY, Afternoon Club.

The Saturday KfternoonClub will
meet March 81, at the home of Mrs.
J. G. Bremen. The lesson-HThe
Jewish Religion" to page 421, will be
conducted by Miss Grass. The course
of study for the coming year will be
decided upon and full attendance of
members is urged.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

Truer words were never spoken by
Schiller than when he said: Where
and whenever art deteriorates, It Is al
We55-the-<suH OF the artists." ne
function Of art is 10 educate, and e.
Fates and when II fails to do thfz 4
fails In It's mission.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

Candor and frankness are such beau
tifuI things that it is a pity they should
ever be allowed to degenerate into
mere blUntnesS. Sincerity can be kind
and tactful. Bluntness turns the truth
into a sort Of Bludgeon with which to
beat down and destroy. Franme8
makes the truth a helping hand held
out 70 rescue.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
Poll Books Open.

The city poll books are now open
at the Office Of the city clerk. The
books will be closed March 23rd.
Residents who have changed their
places of residents since last election
viii have to register again Don't
forget 1t. Frank. Loreditsch,
City Clerk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
Enough to Answer For.

We favor a law exempting butter
spreaders from all taxation on the
ground that they are burden enough
in themselves.-OhiO State Journal !
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

"a whole lot Of whut day oHs
sports aid Uncle Ebsa. sconkssss q
gittins into powerful fret eyer ss-
IA dzt deg wasn't nc particular ns11ss-
~ f1ns
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
ALTO LIVERY

am prepared to handle your auto
livery business, day Or night service.
Call phone 800, North Side Garage.
Chas. Riedel.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
BE WISE.

Don't talk "farm loan" out on your
farm with the. fellow who is try
ing to get you before you have a
chance to figure with us. You will
save money by taking your time
and getting your rate first. Be wise.
M. Schaefer Loan Company.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

It now begins to look in this world
fight, that the early bird is going to
lose the worm. At least at this time
it is making a grand ''get away"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

Have you tried Royal Three Face
Powder? Goes farther, costs less
and gives perfect satisfaction. Sold
only at the Hays City Drug Store.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
ROAD BooMs HAYS CITY.
New Line Responsible for Landing of
Grand Lodge A. 0. u. w. Meet

Pratt, Kan, March 2O-The An
thony & Northern railway was the
primary incentive that gave Hays City
the next session of the Grand Lodge Of
the A. O. U W. of Kansas This new
road Will soon be operating trains in
to Hays City, and it crosses and con-
meets with every east and west road
that traverses the central and south
ern parts of Kansas. This road prom
ised the Hays City delegation special
trains for this occasion and this will
give them the best of service into the
city.
The motor car that has been plan
ned for the new road made its first
trip Monday. 1t was driven to Kins-
ley so that it might leave that place
on schedule time. y 1t leaves Kinsley
at a. m, connects with the Larned
train at Trousdale and arrives at Pratt
at II a. m. Leaving Pratt at p. m.
it arrives at Kinsley at 6 p. m. max
ing direct connections with the Larned
afternoon train at Trousdale. This
gives the best of passenger service
for the new road.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24
Ice cream and soft drink special
ties at the Hays City Drug Store.
DEAL DIRECT.

When you deal with US you pay
only one party a small salary in
stead of providing for half a dozen
fellows and middle men. Don't
you see why we can save you mon
ey?
J. M. Schaefer Loan Company.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

will be exalted among the heath
en-, l will be exalted in the earth.
Psalms 46:10.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

But he that shall endure unto the
end, the same shall be saved. Mat
they "a :f3.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

The most of us hate any person
with the Observation-Disclosures
below attitude
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-24

Genius. Ike humanity. russz lar wa1E
q use.-Esslits-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
BOOSTERS AND
THE TRAIL MEET

The mass meeting held at the
opera house Tuesday night IN be-
half of The Ozark Trail and good
roads in Logan county not only
accomplished the object strlvcn
for. but demonstrated conclusive
~ that the booster spirit in Guth-
rie is active and virile.
The spontaneous pledges offer
ed by leading business firms of
the city prove that the city is full
ly alive to the Importance of the
Trail and the dcsiabiIity Of hay.
ing this cit bright SPOT upon Il
There be ihosc who do not
think much Of the Trail nor Of
good roads and refuse to give
either verbal or financial sup
port to the cause. However,
these same people refuse to give
aid to any cause helpful to the
town in which they reside and
own property.
Tho ,,a, t. ,t, ln,. ami .,,..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
STORY YOU CAN sEGlt AT ANY TIME
Her Side and His
HOW CORA AND DAVID TEMPLE SOLVED THEIR
MARITAL PROBLEMS.
BY ZOE aECnLEY.

iee must ac.epi JANET he said
dcei.Hely "l know why yoa are re-
lusing But it will not do you have
no right to refuse such caarce as
bis position affords AS for the
reasons You have for declining he
principal one (which Is myself janet
tells You 10 AXE it. ana not only uot
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

In the course of conversation
" ih Chamberlain Medicine Cos rcp-
resentetive TODAY we had occasion 20
diser ia general way the merits
Of their different prenarations At
his suggestion take pleasure in ex
nressine my estimation 81 Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have q lam
lily of six children and have used this
remedy my home for wears I
eons'der e the only cough remedy on
the market as ! have tried nearly
all nd Earl G Ross Publisher
Hamilton County Republican New,
FYraease Kan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
"You're Wrong"
Grunted Mrs. Pig.


the Animals called it-where they
could have their afternoon Tea.
I've sot some delicious Pig Weed
said Mrs. Pig.
And what, pray tell, is Pig Weed
asked Mrs Hen.
"oh, | know gobbled Miss Turkey.
"And do you really know" said Mrs.
Pig. How very wise of you. What
is Pig Weed?"
Don't You know yourself?" asked
Miss Turkey.
"of course, | do" said Mrs. Pig,
I'm Just seeing if you do
We'll said Miss Turkey, as all the
Animals stepped quite still and watch-
Cd her, waiting for her answer, zig
Weed is Weed
I'VE could all have said that much, .
interrupted Mrs. Duck.
Please wait until finish Speaking"
Miss Turkey said Grossly.
Wait until She finishes Speaking.
said all the other Animals. and Mrs.
plck wohbled around a little Bit set
lied herself once more in a comfortable
place and kept quiet
IT is called zig Weed said Miss
Turkey, "hecause it's Roots are pink
aad very much the color OF Pig.
And she said this in such a loud Voice
that great many Of the other AMI
mails around came near to hear what
was going On.
You're wrong" grunted Mrs. Pig.
And all the Animals grunted, quack.
ed gobbled and clucked.
You're wrongN
"None Of the rest Of you know" said
Miss Turkey proudly. Il don't 500
Why You should all chime in and say
that I'm wrong
Il didn't mean to have a Quarrel TO-
day said Mrs. Pig. 80 before ! eo
farther | had better tell you that Pix
Weed is called Pig Weed because Pigs
ea' 1t and like ii. Reason enough. ch?'
And all the Animals said. "Yes, rca-
son enough /"
Even Miss Turkey gohbled approx
lngly now, ana said Reason enough .
But | don't like Pig Weed, clucAed
Mrs Hen.
"Neither do l." quacked Mrs. buck.
Then why did You all get so ex-
cited about it, demanded Miss Tur-
ley.
The Animals shook their heads, and
said We don't know vhy We got cx.
cited. But now we're hungry"
Well. said Mrs. ris. Il have other
soris Of Food besides Pig Weed. | got
thai really. because was pretty GER
tain none of my Guests would like it,
"1on got q kind of Food YOU didn't
think your Guests would like?' said
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
stiff. Sore Muscles RelIs4sd

Cramped muscles or soreness fol-
lowing a cold or case of grippe are
eased and relieved by an application
of Sloan's Liniment Does not stain
the skin or clog the pores like mussy
omtments or plasters and penetrates
quickly without rubbing Timber up
your muscles after exercise, drive out
the pains and aches Of rheumatism.
neuralgia, lumbago strains. sprains
and bruises with Sloan's Liniment.
g.. bottle today At all Druggists.
&c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
OPPORTUNITY.


"l suppose you know Temple is to
be ocsted as commissioner 10!
Nlcoll began when he had entered the
Stedman home @And that when he
goes. Janets job goes Ne asked
looking at Walt.
Walt nodded shortly
"Well, have another position to
Offer Janet Roy Nicoll went on q
have bought control of the magazine
Woman You know it is fourth in
circulation IN the land he said turn
ing to Walt, who nodded y mean to
make it first in the wo-d I'm going
out for an international circulation
Artists. writer's publcists all over the
world will work for It, want it tt
enter every sort OF home, take up
Cyery problem women are trying tc
solve Janet be turned abruptly to
her 81 shall need woman to direct
" S''a" "a''' "o''''' y ny
this or that submitted to the maga
'"'0' ''"e y - "'' INV
"'''' '"o "'''' ~ "o''''' me- ''"''
"''u '''''"'s WI '''e'' '''' my, ""'
'''''"'' " ''''''0'i' - "''''e"' ''''''
you are '"'' y. woii'".
'"''' saw F" an '''''e"
o0 o''ies''i''a'e '"e' i'oS S"'
~ q"''',s, 'Heehi"s WI '"'''
'Ne''7'''e''' 'na' ilao se'@e0 "ef
am "'''ns 70 TAKE '"e 'u'nee'
''' 'p''''
But | am not willing to tafe the
responsibility she answered.
There will be no difficulty abon
the pay Nieoll pursued ignoring he
protest = viii in addition give you
an interest Even the smallest share
~ the income Mil make you more
than wen off j means travel all
over the world It mcm1 contact with
the best talent 1t means the handling
o' money enough to buy their services
You viii have to get in touch with
everything that affects the life and
welfare Of women and y0u shall iel
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
PARTNERS IN BIG PUSH

Nothing should interest the pco-
pie OF the United States more
than the discussion at the annual
meeting of the National civic
Fedora ion. whether in view of
the economic conflict TO follow
the conclusion Of peace treaty in
Europe capital ana labor in our
country can be joined 10 meet the
competitive atlael, from abroad.
It may happen that the public
Will not display an absorbing IN
tercst IL the discussion, but there
is every reason why every man
should Tile discussion should
direct attention 10 the most vital
problem that confronts Us as
Nation.
How far capital and labor will
be united to resist for common in
terest the economic onslaught
which will be directed against rs
from every nation IN Europe de-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Everyone speaks well Of Chamber
aims Cough Remedy after having
sed 1t Mrs. George Lewis. Pitts
eld y. v. has this 10 say regard
NJ it Last winter my little boy.
ye years old. was sick with cold
or two or three weeks | doctorel
i'm and used various congh med
cines but nothing did him much
-ood until began using Chamber
tin's Cough Remedy lie then i'm
roved rapidly and in a few days was
ever his cold"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

The more they talk about it the
more Fra Elbertas definition Of
peace as the uninterestlng
period between fights seems TO
describe what the talk is sail about.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Speaking about atrocities the
Allies deprived the world Of Ru-
manian oil territory worth Sl7o,-
600, 900, rather than let it fall INTO
the hands Of the Germans.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

The produce men must be
scared half to death by the many
government probes. - Thcs We
raised the prize Of potatoes only
three times IN week There 5
nothing like probe" TO get
'em
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04
WARNING

No parents guardians loafers
Thieves and tresspassers $40 reward
VIII be paid for the arrest and con
vietion of any person hunting. fish
ing trespassine or loafing upon the
premises Of any member Of Local
32S A II T A.
DAVE SEWARD,
W ID JENKINS. President
Secretary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Probably those French Social
isis mean that lie Information
ale will be easier to establish
when there are few enough ma
tons TO re-Organlze.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

The cgg spectators cry aloud
that TO stamp storage eggs would
spoil coffee settled with shells
Also. brethren. it would shorten
the life Of storage eggs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04


Smith got married The evening
cf his first pay day he gave his bride
sli Of the SIS salary and kept one
dollar for himself
But the second pay day Smith
gave his vile 5 and kept sli him
self
Why, John. she cried in injured
tones, how on earth do You think /
can manage for whole week on q
paltry dollar
"Darned if know he answered.
had fotten time myself last
week It's your turn now"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Be town booster right and help
the Chamber Of Commerce fund by
tuying tickets TO the four town boost
ing shows opening with a high class
recital Friday night One dollar
admits to ALL If the committee
misses you, get them at the Corner
Pharmacy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

- 'f'Nf'' AA'A''
been awful to have had il all eaten up
hefore we got chance TO have any
And now she continued, "there is
plenty of Water in the Trough i'll the
Corner, and some Grain and Bread
Crumbs, and lIuskS Of Corn ~ the
Straw in the Pig Pen Tea Room"
This She said with a great deal Of
dignity and ihcn She added, But
Shall offer a Prize 10 the one who gets
the most Grain. Ready set. 70, try
for the grain" And as all the Ami.
mails hurried off to get something 10
eat at this very queer Party. they could
hear Mrs. Pig keep grunting and
Sqnealins to her own children. Hurry
Pigs, gel there first! Don't let the
other Animals take it away from you
uatll you've all had enough !"
"Well, of au the klcgr Tea Par
ties. said Mrs. Duck as she wobbled
away and Mrs. Pig hadn't even The
time to say Goodbye to her Guests
for She was sitting in a corner of the
Pen eating the Pig Weed she knew
her Guests would not eat!
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

My daughter has obtained a posi-
ton in lawyers Office She starts
on the first"
And in the meantime is she doing
anything to fit herself for the work.
Yes. She is reading Bertha. the
Beautiful Blond stenographer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Be a town booster right and help
the Chamber Of Commerce fund by
buying tickets to the four town boost
ing shows opening with a high class
recital Friday night One dollar
admits to all. If the committee
misses you, get them at the Corner
Pharmacy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud
DIV pimplv complexion headaches,
ualsea indigestion Thin block makes
You weak. pale md sickly For pure
blood sound digestion use Burdoek
bood Bttms Sfon at all stores
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

,.thlo ~ said ,Iiss
,r,rpor
"l,ant or,,nt y
.at, NJ p,o "a
na ,,a,oo,nod ali
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-04

Marie hit upon problem the other
day more perplexing than George
IFS apple dumping She peered be-
tween the uncut leaves Of a magazine
and said
Mother how did they ever get the
printing in there