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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04
NEW DRAFTEES
REGISTER SEPT. II
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Redwood County will be ready and
has already planned to swear in one
registrar and one assistant for each
precinct in the county. The regis
tration will be done at these usual
voting places in the various precincts.
Ali men within the new ages wheth-
er citizens Of the United States or
not, must register, unless they are
diplomatic or consular representa-
tives Of foreign nations.
Register by Mail.
In case of illness on the registration
day. arrangements for tardy enroll
ment may be made with local boards
and men who expect to be absent
from their homes. may register by
mail, sufficiently in advance that the
registration record reaches the board
by September IL.
eff a man has no permanent resi-
dence he is to register at the place
he is on September IL and those out
of the country on that day are re-
uuired to enroll within five days af-
ter their return.
100000 Offered.
At least 100000 men will place
themselves subject to call for war
service under the new registration, it
is estimated, although only those
without dependents in good health
and otherwise qualified for arduous
duties of soldiers life are to be taken
first.
Those Is Separate.
Youths in their 18th year will be
placed in a separate group, the War
department announced to be subject
to special educational program and
will not be called until the supply of
other available men in new classes
are exhausted.
This does not mean that their call
ing will be long deferred, however,
inasmuch as it has been announced
that all men in the new registration
accepted for general service will be
under arms by June 80, 1919.
Ban on Idleness.
Although the "work or fight" clause
was taken out of the bill before it's
massage, Provost Marshall General
Crowder has planned to apply vigor-
ously existing regulations relating to
idle men or those engaged in nom
essential employment to the newly
registered men.
The man power bill was signed to-
day by presiding officers of the House
and Senate and sent to the White
House for the Presidents signature,
which made the measure law.
The President at once signed it and
issued the proclamation carrying the
new draft provisions into action.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04
PRIVATE LESTER KING
KILLED IN ACTION

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American boys who was perfectly
willing to serve his country as plain
private, and he refused promotion
in order to go to France. He started
soon after enlistment that he did not
wish nor expect to continue in army
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

I wish to announce myself as a
candidate for treasurer of Redwood
County, subject to the will of the vo-
tiers at the general election November
S, 1918. Any support given me will
be fully appreciated and if elected |
give my assurance that | will do all
in my power to give the citizens of
Redwood County the best OF service
in the capacity of that office.
H. w. Shoemaker.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04
Farmers Have a Bumper
Corn Crop to Take Care Of
The Deering Will Suit You

THE Deering corn binder is time and hard labor
i saver and great money saver. The corn crop
is too valuable to handle in any but the most econo
cal manner
The Deerng does the slow hard work Of several
men in cutting gets stalks and ALL leaves
your fields clean, whether heavy light
straight down and short tall cuts
rapidly the right time to for stock all the plant
juices. .
Come in and look the Deering binder over See its
braced solid steel frame that keeps in alignment
light in draft doing satisfactory work for The Deerng
is easy the horses, handy for the driver. See the
Deering On our floor
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

GOOD SECOND HAND FURNI-
TURE FOR SALE CHEAP Re-
frigerator, oak dining table and
chairs, library table, sectional box
case, rockers etc. Call and see or ie-
lephone, A. ]. White. 6-tf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04
IKHHR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE:-At a bargain: One
six-cylinder, seven-passenger Stude-
baker automobile in First class condi-
ton. Stensvad Garage. Aft
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

WANTED:-By an experienced
man a position on a farm, by the
month. W. R. Luck, Redwood Falls,
Box No. 5. 7-vt paid.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

Seventy thousand cakes for train
ing camps and Y M. G.. A. canteens
are made every week at the Y. M. c.
A. bakery in Northampton, England.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

Misunderstanding by the day,
Phone 376 or call at Mrs. G. Alberts.
Aft
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR SALE:-Second hand Ford in
good condition. Burris Garage Tiff
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

LOOK HERE, LANDOWNERS
| have few good renters who want
farms. j. M. Stewart. Tiff
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR SALE:-Two quarts self
sealing glass jars, $1.00 per dozen
while they last. Lauterbach Bros.
eff
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR SALE Thoroughbred Pol
and China pigs, both sexes. INQUIRE
OF Joh1 Whlctet. 52-tf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR RENT:-Rooms for lie,@
housekeeping, one block south of Rig
school. Carrie Cole. 4-tf.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

4 FOR SALE:-J. F. Knudso1 of
Morton has 200 head of steers and
heifers for sale. 6-3t paid
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR SALE:-Farm and City pro-
perty. For prices and terms see j.
M. Stewart. 1-tf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

WANTED:-Good apprentice girl
at the Fashion Store. Tit
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

ESTRAYED;-About a month ago
one red steer, with white spots on
shoulder and face, weight about 600
lbs. Anyone knowing of same is re-
quested to phone 2L551 or write Mrs.
Ella Walters, Route A, Redwood Falls.
Liberal reward offered. If
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR SALE:-Oak Hoosier CABINET.
nearly new. j. M. Stewart. Aft
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

STOCK PPERS:-Those .,ay-
ing stock to ship should notify the
Redwood Falls Shipping Association
at once and receive prompt attention.
Robert Stewart. Mgr. 36-tf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

WANTED:-Boarders and roomers.
Phone 392R. Postoffice box 495. AT.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

HORSES for Sale:-Inquire of
John Rohlik, two miles west of Sea-
forth. SGT.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-09-04

FOR RENT Modern FurnisEe :
rooms. Mrs. F. R. Kline. Phone ZIG.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
ROUSING MEETING AT
THE MENNONITE CHURCH
Speakers from Liberal and Other
Places. Local Committee
Had Program.

The Red Cross Meeting at the
Mennonite church north of Liberal
last Friday night was a hummer.
The people up that way were not to
be outdone, and had prepared pa
triotic program with local speakers,
as well as those from here.
Capt. R. NJ. Painter was there and
made a talk and Cap. can tell it to
'em. He has held the highest office
in the state in the G. A. R., and he is
an orator besides. We are told that
his address was exceptionally fine.
This settlement is largely of Ger
man born people but they are Amer
lean citizens just the same and they
are doing their part in the war ac-
tivities.
We are sorry that we could not at
tend the meeting and get more de-
tailed report, as from what we have
heard it would have been well worth
attending even if it was twenty miles
or more.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
KISMET PEOPLE ARE
REALLY PATRIOTIC,
100 Per Cent Americanism Shown
in Red Gross Drive
This Week.

J. A. Black and Vern Light of Lib
eral, R. E. Benson and Mr.. --
of Kismet were the committee which
solicited Red Cross funds at Kismet
and vicinity.
Their report is dandy, and goes
like this:
Persons visited 68; number Of con-
tributors So; amount collected
$574.50; Of this 358 was cash and
$215.50 installments; average con-
tribution $8.44.
Not a person solicited turned the
proposition down. All seemed glad
to have the committee call. Mr..
Black says it was easy to get the
money-all that was necessary was
to see the people.
He suggests that in the future
people be notified by letter when the
committee will call, so they may be
at home or leave their contribution,
as it would save making two trips.
There is going to be big time at
Kismet next Friday. The notice ap-
pears in this issue. Try to be there
Kismet deserves to have a good
crowd.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
REV GATES TALKED TO
THE H. S. GRADUATES
Gave Much Practical Advice to a
Fine Class of Girls
and Boys.

The Glass Sermon and exercises
were held at the Christian church
Sunday evening and were greeted
by a packed house.
The piano prelude, Romance in
A." by Lieurance was pleasingly
rendered.
Following the prelude the men,
bers of the class Of '18 marched to
their places.
Rev. Paul J. Gates of the Baptist
church invoked the Divine blessing
after which the Girls Chorus sang
"Come Where the Lilies Bloom"
This was an exceedingly meritorious
number. The young ladies made a
pleasing appearance, the song was
pretty and their condition was fault
less.
Rev. Gates then read the Scripture
lesson from Proverbs 6:1-15, and the
congregation Joined in singing "Oh,
Worship The King"
A vocal duet by Misses Meyer and
Henry was the next number and
these ladies were fully up to all pre-
vious efforts. The great audience
was charmed with their selection.
Mrs. Sarah ]. Salley sang Gone
Fleeting Hour" in a manner to win
the favor of her hearers. The song
was one appropriate to the occasion
and Mrs. Salley's rendition made it
doubly impressive.
Rev. Gates spoke on "The Gospel
of Hard Work." and his points were
we'll made. He spoke of the ideals
that all have and said that with the
proper effort and hard work they
were attainable. He undertook to
show the value of an education and
succeeded admirably, quoting statis
tics to prove the need for men and
women with higher training. Mr..
Gates did himself proud. His talk
was practical from start to finish,
and undoubtedly his remarks were
an inspiration to many outside the
class.
The program closed with another
number by the Girls Chorus, as
pleasing as the first, and Rev. Gates
spoke the benediction.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
PLAINS BALL TEAM
CHALLENGES LIBERAL
Fats, Leans, or Bloomer Girls.-Re-
ceipts to Be Donated to
Red Cross.

R. G. Jacobs, the wideawake real
estate dealer from Plains, who is now
energetically boosting the Red Cross
was in Liberal Thursday of this week
with a big chip on his shoulder for
Liberals ball fans to knock off. For
the purpose Of raising money for the
Red Cross they have organized in
Plains three fast and furious ball
teams, namely: The Fatty Fats, The
Lanky Leans and the Bloomer Girls.
Mr.. Jacobs issues challenge to
Liberal to play either one or all of
these teams, games to be played in
Liberal and receipts to be divided
equally between the Liberal and
Plains Red Cross Chapters. Expert
enced ball players to be ruled out
from any game.
1t is now up to Liberal to get
busy, organize ball teams to match
those at Plains and accept their
challenge. Mr.. Jacobs says each OF
his teams have dates for the future,
but by taking the matter up with
him he will arrange suitable date
in the near. future.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
LIBERAL BUSINESS MEN
TO PLAY BALL AT KISMET
A Team From Kismet and Plains
to Oppose Them-A Red
Cross Sale.

There is going to be something
doing" at Kismet Friday afternoon.
That town is to have a big Red Cross
sale on that day and there will be a
lot of things sold for the benefi of
the local Red Cross chapter. The
farmers are to bring in chickens,
pigs, anything they want to give and
they will be sold and the proceeds
will be donated to the Red Cross
fund.
Aside from the sale there will be a
base ball game-it may be somewhat
camouflaged-between a team from
Kismet and Plains and one from Lib
eral. The said teams are to be made
up of business men from the towns
mentioned, and it promises to be
thrilling-even exciting, at least for
some Of the players.
The Red Cross ladies will serve a
dinner for the benefit of the fund,
and those who are in a position to
know tell US that they know just ex-
actly how to fix it up so it will be
enjoyed.
The people Of Kismet are extend
ing cordial invitation to Liberal to
visit them that day and they will be
warmly welcomed.
Everybody who can get away
should go up and be neighborly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
KEEP THE MUFFLERS
CLOSED DURING TALKS
While War Rally is Going On Auto
lists Should Use Care Not
To Disturb.

The day Lieut.. HERSHEY spoke on
the street there was too much noise
caused by cars running with their
muffiers open. This is not right. 1t
is annoying to the speaker and audi
ence alike, and there is no excuse for
it.
We want to caution against a rep
etition when the speakers of the War
Rally next Sunday afternoon are
making their talks. The streets
should be roped off block or so each
way, but if this is not done officers
should see that the cars be made to
keep STILL.
Let us strive to have everything as
quiet as possible during the talks and
if some mutt close to you makes a
fuss swat him and charge it to the
Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
EIGHT MORE BOYS
co TO THE NAVY
Left on No. 2 This Morning to Enlist
For Service On the Sea.

Eight boys from Liberal and vi
cinity left this morning for Kansas
City where they will offer their SER
vices to the Government for duty on
ship board. Those who went are
Herman Smith.
Will Brier.
Cecil Pearce.
Dewey Roddy.
Guy Dickerson.
Orville Holmes.
Floyd Bangs.
Chester Franklin.
The spirit of these boys is COM
mendable, and here's hoping they
get good chance to swat the Hun
and return safely home.
The band met the boys at the post
office, formed in line proceeded by
DR.. Perrin, who carried large flag,
and accompanied them to the depot
where they played several appro-
pirate selections.
Rev. MacLennan spoke few
words of encouragement and ex-
pressed the sentiment Of those pres
ent in wishing them Godspeed and a
victorious and safe return. He also
gave them the promise that all posi-
BILE would be done to keep the home
fires burning until their return.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
FARMERS ASSIST THE
RED CROSS NOBLY
100 Per Cent Contributions Reported
by Most of the Committees.

The farmers of Seward county are
not to be outdone in the matter Of as
sisting the Red Cross. While it has
been out of the question to see all
the committees and get their re-
ports we have been able to see sew
eral, and all tell about the same
story.
F. G. Boles and W. E. Wilson re-
port 100 per cent contributions in
their district in the southwest corner
of the county. Mr.. Boles says the
smallest contribution was SIS and the
largest $100. -.
A. F. German reports that in his
territory thirty-eight calls were made
and that every person visited gave
something
From all solicitors we learn the
same thing. 1t was not so much a
matter of giving, but the amount to
give that counted. Everyone was
willing and ready to help in the good
work.
We imagine that about the worst
fate that could be given the kaiser
would be to turn him over to the
people of Seward county-they're
sure agin' him and they are willing
to show it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
TO OBSERVE
MEMORIAL DAY
HON. SAML. GRIFFIN OF MEDI-
CINE LODGE WILL
SPEAK.
HONOR VETERANS
Patriotic Program to Be Held at the
Christian Church
May 80.

Plans are under way for the OBJ
servance of Memorial day, Thurs
day, May 80.
A program has been prepared
which will be given at the Christian
church at 3 p. M, Thursday, May
30.
Hon. Samuel Griffin of Medicine
Lodge has been secured to deliver
the address. Herbert Hobble, the
committee on speakers has held
the posotion for a number of years
and each year has endeavored to Sc
cure Mr.. Griffin, but always failed on
account of previous arrangements.
This year he took the matter up with
Mr.. Griffin long in advance and has
secured his promise to be here. Mr..
Hobble says that the people are to
have a real treat in the address of
Mr.. Griffin.
The program follows:
1t is fitting that all observe Memo
rial Day this year in manner that
will not only show the veterans that
they are remembered and appreciat-
ed, but which will instill in the pres
ent generation the idea that special
devotion is due the defenders of the
country.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
NEW REGISTRATION LAW
WAS PASSED BY CONGRESS
All Men Who Have Since the Fifth
Day of June, 1917, Become Fl
Years of Age Must Regis
ter June 5th, 1918.

The new registration law was pas
sed by Congress May 18, 1918, and
by its terms requires all male per-
sons, who have, since the 9Th day of
June, 1917, and on or before the day
set for registration by proclamation
by the President, attained the age of
21 years, shall be subject to regis
tration according to the regulations
prescribed by the President.
The date fixed by the Presidents
Proclamation for this registration is
June 9th, 1918, and the registration
will be held at the office Of the Local
Board of Seward County, Kansas,
at the Court House in Liberal, Kan
sas, for all men in Seward county.
There will be only the one place
for registration in this county and
all persons affected by this act are
charged with notice and it is requir-
ed that they present themselves on
that date and place for investigation.
Provisions are made for the reg
istration of persons temporarily abb
sent from the jurisdiction Of their
respective Local Boards to be regis
tered wherever they are on that day,
but the responsibility is upon such
person to see that his card is in the
hands of the Local Board.
Every person should take a vital
interest in this and see to it that
no person within this age is not advis-
ed of what is required Of him on that
date and in this manner assist the Lo-
cal Boards and officers and individ-
uals of any violation Of this law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
NO DECISION
In RATE CASE
UTILITIES BOARD CONSIDERING
MATTER OF RAISE IN
PHONE RATES
HEARING THURS.
Raise Was Opposed BY Citizens By
Attorneys Sawyer and
Gaskill.

The hearing before the utilities
Commission in the matter of the Lib
eral Telephone Company which ask
ed permission to increase telephone
rates, was held at the City Hall in
Liberal last Thursday afternoon.
Attorney Harry Gaskill represent
ed the city and the Chamber of Com
meree, and attorney G. W. Sawyer
appeared for a number of the citi-
zens.
The financial condition of the
company was gone into at length.
The company furnished a report by
an engineering company to show the
necessity of charging more for phone
service, and much additional matter
was gathered by the board.
Several persons using the rural
service were present and gave their
account of the service which was not
fiattering to the company. In an
swer to their complaint the company
was instructed to improve its SER
vice.
The meeting was not largely at
tended by citizens. 1t seems to be
the idea Of most people that if the
company is entitled to the raise they
should have it, and that if the pres
ent income will not provide funds to
give service they have little objection
to paying more. However, they do
want to feel and know that there is a
necessity for the raise and that the
service will be improved thereafter.
The main point on which most peo-
pie agree is in the matter of notice
of the hearing. The public has not
been taken into the confidence of
the company in the matter as should
have been done, the only publicity
given being that required by law.
This class of publicity is inadequate
to give sufficient notice as the small
type in which legals are printed are
seldom read by anyone but attorneys
looking after their notices, and had
it not been for the fact that The
Democrat took the matter up and
gave notice it is not unlikely that
the matter would not have come to
the attention of the public and moth
ing would have been known of it un-
til the cards came out with the raise.
Just what will be done about the
matter is not yet known. The men,
bers of the Board who were here
seemed favorable to recommending
some sort of increase, but this must
be considered by the entire Board.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
]. A. BLACK AND FAMILY
co TO HUTCHINSON
After Thirteen Years in the Lumber
Business Here Will Make
Change.

J. A. Black manager Of the lumber
and hardware department OF the
Equity Exchange has accepted po,,
sition with firm at Hutchinson, and
as soon as he can arrange. to make
the change he and Mrs. Black Will
go there to make their home.
Mr.. Black has been in the lumber
business here for thirteen years and
has wide acquaintance He knows
just about all there is to know about
lumber, which makes his services in
demand. He is going back to the
firm for whom he worked before
coming to Liberal, and makes the
change only because ne will have a
better opportunity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Black will be missed
from Liberal, and they have host
of friends who regret to see them go:
At the same time the best wishes OF
all follow them to their new home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23
GLENN RIGGLE OPENS A
NEW GROCERY STORE
Has Building North of Equity With
a Nice New Stock of
Goods.

1t is mighty hard for a fellow to
leave Liberal and stay away, even
if he is doing well elsewhere, and
usually they drift back.
This is true of Glen Riggle. He
run a grocery store at Tyrone, and
he did good business, too, but he
could not resist the call, and today
we find him behind the counter Of a
neat little grocery store in South
Liberal. The sign over the door
reads-"Glen Riggle, Groceries"
Glen has almost grown up in the
grocery BUSINESS. He knows more
about beans and sugar and prunes
and coffee and the like than he could
tell in month, and he wanted to be
at home, so here he is.
He is live wire and he will do
some business. We are glad to see
him back and he has host of friends
who will join with us in extending
the glad hand.