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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26
First published Sept. 10, 1879
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TRANS
FER OF LIBERAL CEMETERY

To the lot owners in Liberal Gene
terry and all other persons inter-
ested therein: 5l
You are hereby notified that Lib
eral Township proposes to transfer
to the City Of Liberal, for consid-
Grafton of not more than $1.00, that
certain tract Of land known as the
Liberal Cemetery, being the SWA
Of the SWK Of Sec. 80, Twp. "a,
Range 33 West Of the 9Th p. M, the
said City of Liberal to thereafter
have the control and management of
said cemetery; and you are further
notified that said transfer will be
made unless protest signed by not
less than thirty per cent Of the lot
owners of said cemetery shall be filed
with the City Clerk Of said city of
Liberal, within 80 days from the
first publication of this notice.
THE CITY OF LIBERAL,
By THOMAS ]. SMITH, Mayor.
LIBERALS TOWNSHIP,
BY T. w. HUBBARD, Trustee.
1879
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26
Yell For Old Liberal

With James Taylor leading the
yells the high school students have
been warming up in preparation for
the Guymon-Liberal game. A few
new yells have been added to the list
and the old ones reviewed, so that
now the collection of school yells is
complete enough to meet all the re-
quirements. The favorite yell seems
to be 81 yell, you yell, all yell Liber-
al" This yell originated in Liberal
High School about 1909, probably un-
der the guidance of Paul Stoufer. At
that time it was given slowly as a
cant. Since then the yell has been
changed in rhythm and time and is
now given as any other yell.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26
A Physics Trip

Monday morning the physics class
met at the building before school and
made trip down town to observe
pulleys, inclined planes, levers,
cranes, etc. Upon learning of the
pulley elevator at the new hospital
the class went to see how it works.
While watching it load of cement
was hoisted to the top floor The
wheelbarrow tipped, spilling bucket
of cement, those within its reach be-
ing hopelessly splattered. The trip
was very interesting and helpful.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26

Mrs. T. G. Atkins returned from a
few weeks visit with relatives in
Holden, Missouri, Friday. Mrs. At
kins said that the prospects for
crops were better in Seward county
than in Missouri.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26

Mrs. May /. Barton, bookkeeper at
the Equity Exchange, has received a
civil service appointment and will
leave for Washington, d. c., the first
of the week. Her work will likely be
in the custom house.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26
High School Bulletin
By the Students of the Liberal High School
Faculty Entertains

The annual reception given by the
high school faculty honoring the high
school students and grade teachers,
was given Friday evening, Septem-
Der 20. The guests were greeted by
the teachers in the upper hall, from
where they passed into the auditori-
UNI which was beautifully decorated
with flags. A few minutes were
spent getting acquainted and then a
short program was given:
Words Of Welcome. Rindom
Violin Solo. Mrs. Ebersole
Reading .............Mi Miss Thomas
Vocal Solo .............-....-.Miss Meyer
The teachers from each building
had prepared a stunt to be put on for
the amusement of the guests. Those
who appeared were the Junior High
teachers in "The Silent Quartette, /"
and the Senior High people in "The
Humanaphone." The numbers were
much enjoyed. Refreshments were
served by the domestic science girls,
Everybody out to see the Guymon-
mon-Liberal game Friday the 9th,
on the athletic field.
0dell Mahoney, now in the navy,
is recovering from an attack Of
pneumonia. He expects to go to sea
soon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26

Sacks, sacks, sacks bring your old
sacks to Jim Johnston. 13-tf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-09-26
In Agriculture

In Agriculture
Agriculture note books with the
writeup on the three experiments
were handed in Friday.
The first of the scribbles were hand
ed in last Friday, but no AS were dis
covered.
English V classes had an examina-
ton over some of the early English
writer's Thursday.
Agriculture classes this week made
some interesting experiments with
maize. The heads were examined,
number of grains estimated, and the
head weighed and measured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
DorNGs OF THE CITY COUNCIL


Firoqua. Wis, jane IL. 1918
Regular meeting Of the common council call
ed to order by the mayer. Members present
Aldermen Rogers, Anderson. Thompson, Lar
sen, Nelson and knudson.
Minutes of previous meeting read and APP
proved. The following accounts we're read.
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call Of members all vot-
ing aye.
An application was received from Garfield
Pennell asking for permit to run two psoi
and one billiard table in the basement q the
Hotel Fortuey. Upon motion of Alderman
Rogers and second by Alderman Anderson the
petition was granted.
Moved By Alderman knrdsan and seconded
by Alderman Anderson that the city renew
the insurance for she city employees. Carried.
A rem0nstraHce signed by % property own
eFs South Main street appealing to the
council TO defer action in regard to the laying
of curhs and cutters South Main street.
vas deferred until the 2gsh inst al which time
bids are to be submitted for the work
Accounts: Standard Oil Co. $3.50, Alfred
James Foundry Co. $iI.46, M. o. Larsens3.50
Oscar buchanan SI6.50. Buchanan Bros 81 rs,
Melvin Owen Si3.50. r. b. Smell Sass Mason
Bros. s22.75, Jno. Mason sI0.50. A. c. Hook
$500. Sam LePage S12.00, Simon Glenn st2,
George Reed $500, Joseph Reed $500 r. b.
Smell s3s 90, Oscar Quain $500.
Upon Motion council adjourned.
E. J. OLDER. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
CONCERN TO PENSIONERS
LAW PASSED CONGRESS FOR
PENSION INCREASES
Congressman Esch Writes for Infor-
nation of Constituents-Do the
Changes Interest You?
Washington. D. G.. June 14. 1918.

Washington, D. c., June IA, 1918.
Editor Censor: l have just receiv-
ed a letter from the Commissioner of
Pensions, of which the following is an
exact copy, and l am forwarding it 10
you thinking it will be Of interest:
The act Of June 10, 1918, amending the
Sherwood pension Law OF Msy IL. 1912, pre-
vides the rate OF $40 per month for soldiers
and sailors Of any age who served 80 days
and less TRAN months during The Civil War
and were honoTabiy discharged, and who are
now receiving q lower rate. Those who are
" years fage over, and who served
months, are entitled to receive $50 per month
those who served | year SIS per month II,
years S3S per month; and 2 years or over Sl5
per month. These increases will be granted
automatically and without application Of any
kind TO the Pension Bureau. to all soldiers
and sailors pensened under tae act Of
May IL, 1912. and who have attained the re-
CURED age and served the necessary length OF
time.
soldiers and sailors who served during the
Civil War and are pensIUned at lower rates
under some other Law, bat who are entitled
to pension under the act OF May IL, 1912
viii be required TO file application under
that act in order to receive the benefits Of the
new law.
The pension bureau viii make these al
lewances WitL all the dispatch possible under
existing conditions. 4 special force for the
adjustment of cases within the provisions ef
the neN Law has been organized. which win
handle these cases exclusively. II should be
borne in mind by those concerned thst there
are now nearly 26S.9a0 pensioners under the
Act Of hay II. 1912, and all are urged to
exercise patience and consideration. While
every effort viii be made 70 hasten this work,
there will be no ayoidabie Interference with
the progress Of claims now ale or here
after fied under ether laws. special af-
fort VIII be made MOI to interfere with the
adjudication Of widows claims.
1T will be wholly inpraetiCable TO make
any payments at the increased rate on July
{, 1918; bat It is hoped that payments due
August 1, 1918, may Re made at the rate
provided by the new law. Il viii not be
essary to write the Bureau about these in
creases- Letters Of inquiry win simply delay
the york of making allowances.
NO attorneys fees viii be allowed or paid
for services in securing increase Of pension
under the act Of June 10. 1918"
Nnmrs very lrny. IOEN j. EsCM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
APPLICATIONS FOR bids

FOR CEMENT CURB AND GUTTER
The city of Viroqua asks for bids for cement
Curb and Gutter, via; Beginning at South
street in said city and extended South on both
sides of Main Street to the City limits on the
SOUTH For Curb inches TO IL inches deep
and feet gutter. Contractor TO furnish all
material and labor. and bid TO be submitted
TO the city on the goth of June 1918.
Also bids for standard cement curb and
gutter from Main Street east on Decker to
East Avenue, the curb to conforTa to the lay
wide except where the gutter is now laid,
which gutter is to be extended to be when
finished feet wide, on both sides of the
street. Bids to be submitted to the city June
goth. 1g1S.
A certified check of Cd of each bid must
accompany each bid; cheek to be returned to
the successful bidder on acceptance of bid
by city. The city reserves the right TO reject
any all bids. Bids should be presented in
person the above date.
E. j. OLDER. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
How,s This

we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hairs Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelIing the Poi
son from, the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Hairs Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you viii see q
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Hairs Catarrh Madi-
cine at once and get rid Of catarrh. Send
Tor testimonials, free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. l5~.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
THE DANGERS OF A COLD
yiroqua People viii Do Well to Heed
Them

Many bad cases of kidney trouble
result from a cold or chill. Congest-
ed kidneys fall behind in filtering the
poison-laden blood and backache, head
ache, dizziness and disordered kidney
action follow. Don't neglect a cold
Use Doan's Kidney Pills at the first
sign of kidney trouble Follow this
Viroqua residents example
Mre. G. Swanson, 204 Hickory St,
says: "A cold settled on my kidneys
bringing on an attack of kidney troub-
lie. | Rad lameness in my back and
/ felt out of sorts. I tired easily and
was sleepy and suffeded from dull
pains in the back of my head | read
about Doan's Kidney Pills and got a
box at Davis Drug Store. After |
had taken half box / felt much bet
ter and the box cured me of all back
ache and other ailments. l have not
been troubled since then"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Swanson had. Foster Milburn
Co, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 24-2
Insure with John Dawson & Co.
Mrs Oliver Helgeson and chill
dren are spending month with reIa-
tives in Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
wANr TORNADO insurance.

The Wisconsin Tornado insurance
company has made an enviable rec
ord during its whole existence. A
$1,000 policy has cost ONLY $3.50 for
the last five year period. This COM
panv has over $4,000, 10000 now in
force. distributed in over 40 different
counties IA Wisconsin, with over $780,
0O0 90 around yirooua. This COM
Danv Is MANAGED BY FARMERS MU-
TUAL FIRE INSURANCE MEN VINO
are reliable. honest, efficient and Just
in settling losses, and understand the
mutual insurance business.
T. ". ALEXANDER, Local Ags.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
EsCH TO HAVE CLEAR FIELD

La Crosse Tribune says reports re-
ceived from al parts of the seventh
congressional district indicate there
is slight possibility of a candidate be-
ing brought out against Representa-
tive John J. Esch at the republican
primaries in September.
Thus far no republican in the dis
trict has announced a desire to make
the run for the seat held by the La
Crosse man. Nomination papers for
Mr.. Esch are now being circulated in
every county in the district. Just
who of the democrats will run against
Mr.. Esch has not developed. 1t IS
probable a Lacrosse man win be
brought out for the nomination.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
OBITUARY

One of the very sad deaths that il is an
unusual sorrow to announce IS that OF Miss
Sadie Anderson, aged twenty-five years
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Ole l.. Anderson of
Asbury Ridge, who died from brain fever at
Mrs. SMELLS hospital last Friday. funeral
was at the home and United Lutheran church
in this city last Sunday conducted by Rev.
Hofstead, interment in the local cemetery.
Pail bearers: Ernest Pierce, Leo Semerfeld.
Otto Thompson. Alfred Gald, Joseph Sordahb
Martin Sordahi.
Miss Anderson was a bright and useful
Young woman. She graduated from the
county training SHOOT about four years since,
taught two years in Iowa, and within
two days of chasing her second year in town
of Greenwood district when stricken. Her loss
is deeply felt and mourned by her parents and
family the ueighbors and friends during her
life of usefulness and good werks.
Two Roberg families came from FerFyvilie
section to attend the funeral.
The parents and family extend sincere
thanks TO all who rendered them assistance
and comfort in the great loss they have sus-
stained.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
Stil at the Old lob

/ wish it understood that / am do
ing all kinds of tailoring and cleaning
at my place east of the Censor office.
Possibly a misunderstanding may
have occurred when / offered to sell
my building. N. A. Swiggum. Tailor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
To Prevent ReIching

Make a regular habit of eating
slowly, masticate your food thorough
ly, and you may have no further trou-
bic. II you should, take one of Cham
berlain's Tablets Immediately after
supper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

having disposed Of our automobile
business we are anxious to close up
our books We must therefore in
sist oman immediate settlement by all
owing Us. Don't wait. Come NOW.
F0RTNEY & LAVOLD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Want to Retire From Business
/ am determined to retire from bus
mess. Consequently will sell my
complete stock of millinery and furni-
ture. If interested in a desirable bar
gain come and see me.
MRS. L. C. NORRIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

For q lame back apply Chamber
lain's Liniment twice a day and mas
sage the muscles Of the back over the
seat Of pain thoroughly at each ap-
plication.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

The whole political ''non-partisan"
% i in Minnesota, who tried to ride
ln,a nominations on the republican
ticket at Mondays primaries, were
licked to f+azzle. All congressman
who failed to support war measures
were defeated for nomination. Sturdy
old Knute Nelson was renominated
over James A. Peterson, four to one,
for United States senator. The young
governor who early took strong Off
cial ground against the pacifst and
anti-war attitude of the l. W. VS..
and other discordant elements, was
renominated for governor by 10000
over the mon partisan, anti-war
crowd. Minnesota points the way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
Coal q Nov Gaming In

Uncle Sam says you must take it.
now or your chances for getting it
later, may be lost. This is import
ant to you Phone L. C. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
FOR SENATOR WILCOX

The Twenty-eight Senatorial Dis
trict, which is represented in the high
er branch of the legislature by Sena-
tor Roy P, Wilcox of EauClaire, has
formed a club for the purpose of pre-
senting the availability Of and team
work for Senator Wilcox as a tenta-
tive candidate for the gubernatorial
nomination in the republican primar-
les. Senator Wilcox is strong and
brilliant man, resoureeful in official
and civil life. He would reflect great
credit on the commonwealth if made
its chief executive,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

The government is to loan the rail-
roads one hundred and twenty-four
millions of dollars Then they viii
collect the amount with interest from
the people in the shape Of increased
fares and freight rates. This war
game is a great one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
STOLL G. GROVES
The One Price CIothiers

the large wells operating in that district,
after which | got a very small boat tone
operating) and went 10 T8on Ken tau, where
there also boat to be found. Struck
up a small stream here Ii and found
American from Missouri, DR.. Kelley, in charge
Of the Wa Tung ChzeO salt C0Nactorate.
lad but hour with him because being
unable TO find q boat, ] struck ont overland
for Tzu-lui-Ching, the salt district of Szech-
wCan. Reached Ma Ia Ching FIRST night
10 Ii. stayed in the humble quarters OF a mis-
SIGN girls school. The second day made 1870
or more Ii, arriving in Yung Hsien at 9;f5
sent The cook on sitea5 with cards informing
the Canadians the n 'sson there, people
whom | had neyer met, nat ! would arrive
about $3.50 IND requesting permission to pat
up my camp cot on their premises. Another
card was given to the soldiers at the city
gate with the request that trey let in
when / arrive, which they verS indy did,
was welcomed by DR.. w. f. Smith of the
Canadian Methodists given a good dim
CRATE in the bed | certainly appreci-
ated the chow and the bed, as l had walked
over l00 Ii during the day, II of them in the
afternoon. My two pack coolies were on the
point Of refusing to so on with me, because
of terribly calves and feet. This was
due to their having climbed Mt.Omei, put
of the packs in the chair, leaving only
one for them to carry between them and l
walked the rest of the way. On leaving
Yung Hsien the next day, they were not any
better, / repeated and vOlked the whole
day from 9:l5 to 1900 at night, when | ar
rived at the foreign salt inspectors home in
rzu Lin Ching, having covered about i25 Ii
during the day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Talk is for republican conference
or convention for nomination of
state ticket. Make a straight-out 10y
atty ticket.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
! PILES DISSOLVED
IN TEN MINUTES

NV mild safe method cures without the
knife, pain or danger-ail cases except can
Ger. Full particulars and special instructions
sent free describe your fully and inclose
Sc starlp. Dr. F. T. Riley, AIS Nj. & NJ. Bank
Bldg, Milwaukee, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
THIRD INsrALLMENT

Returned to Chungking last l.;shi, had to
wait 40 minutes before they would let me
in the gate. As there had been intermittent
fighting for three or four days right across
the river from Chungking, only 3, and >
miles away, the officials in Che city including
the governor took every precaution and shut
the gates at dark. Before the gate was OPEN
ed the man had TO telephone to several officials
including the Governor before he could allow
me ia get in. Found on my return that ! am
not transferred but that my mess mate,
Cheshire, is transferred instead. He goes to
Treitau. Net with no robbers coming from
TIE liu Tung; made the trip Csc liz in five
days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
OLD ACQUAINTANCE IN WILDERNESS

The salt Inspector. MIR. A. r. Luc6e. was
old acquaintance Of mine from Chungking,
so / was treated royalty while there. After
good chow and long talk, ! went TO bed.
The next day, he took me TO some of the larg-
err wells, also about the city 10 show the
part which had been burned by the Yumman-
before they retired on Luehow. They had
also looted tine plt ce for ali they could carry
away with them. What they could not carry
they would smash. TIE Liu Chiu not only
has salt wells but natural gas wells also.
When they drill the wells. which anyway
from 2000 TO 5000 feet deep. it is not certain
which will be struck, gas salt, but eisher
one is valuable. The natural gas is used 10
eyaporate the brine. Water Bufialos are main-
Iy used to hoist up the long bamboo pole full
of brine but lately few donkey engines
have been installed which bring the tube to
the surface at the rate of 10 miles an hour.
With the water buffalos ii is found to be
much slower. The salt works e&ception-
ally interesting, because, / believe there one
sees the most ancient of methods still in
vogue in modern times. | stayed IN Izu .4lu
Ching all day yesterday. Left this morning
at go and am spending the night al
temple at Niu no tn, the main part Of
which was also burned short time age, not
by Yummanese soldiers but by . gang OF
robbers, who set FIRE 10 the place in order
that ii might aid them in looting.
Shall write more later, this letter viii be
mailed on my return to Chungking. 1t VIII
perhaps be the longest | have ever written
end i. ought to be.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

In the morning he took me to see one Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19
some OF QUEER THINGS
SEEN in FAR-OFF China
INTERESTING LETTER WRITTEN
BY VERNON BOY
BY Carl Edwin Neprud of Coon VALLEY
in the Chinese. Customs Depart
ment-Now Transferred to
Shanghai
Dear Foll.s at Home;

DeaE Eoatss at Homer
write this sitting in my sedan chair.
winch has been put aboard shallow draft
boat, on my Bay back 10 ChUngiing. We
tied Up at Ching-sheu- for the night.
This is small place about 20 ii, or 80 miles,
above CHA Ting
have been on the hop for some time now
On the 7th Of October I had ray second ex-
animation in Chinese, lasting from a. N.
70 p. m--one big sweat, / expect, however,
70 pass without any difficulty.