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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
PROF. ERNEST FULTON
SUCCUMBED TO INFLUENZA
Was Until Short Time Ago One of
Liberals Best Loved Citizens

A message that brought sadness to
the hearts of all who knew him, came
Wednesday, when the telegraph
brought the news of the death of
Prof. Ernest Fulton, at his home in
Newton.
Mr.. Fulton went to Newton at the
beginning of the present school term
to take a position in the schools
there, and his going was the occasion
of universal regret here.
The least that we can say of Ernest
Fulton is that he was a real man in
every sense Of the word. His ideals
were of the highest and he not only
lived up to them but was an inspira-
tion to his associates to strive for the
better things of life.
Prof. Fulton was Scoutmaster of
the local patrols of Boy Scouts. He
loved the boys and they loved him and
his influence will live with them and
make them better men for having
known him.
In the work of the church, Sunday
School or whatever organization re-
ouired his services he was a faithful
and tireless worker 1t seemed that
his greatest pleasure was to do some
work for good, and his highest am
bition to making the world better.
At the same time he was not one who
aspired for leadership. He did not
seek the plaudits of the public, but
had rather occupy a place in the
rear where the burden was heaviest.
We cannot with the printed word
do Ernest Fulton justice. He was
our friend; his going is a deep
personal loss, we feel that the world
could ill spare him, but we do know
that the life he lead will entitle him
to the most glorious gifts of the Civ
er of all good things, and that his
reward will be the most glorious that
may come to one of this earth.
The bereaved wife and little
daughter have the most sincere SYM
pathy of the people of Liberal. May
the Heavenly father sustain them in
their deep trial is the prayer of their
many friends here.
The funeral will be held Friday af-
ternoon at Winchester, Kansas, where
his parents reside.
Mrs. Fulton and little daughter are
both confined in the hospital at New
ton and Mrs. Fulton's condition is
quite serious.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
LIBERALS NEW FLOUR MILL
WILL BEGIN GRINDING SOON:

it will find ready sale wherever
given a trial,
The new mill is handsome piece
of work. Everything is as neat as a
parlor, well lighted and we'll venti-
lated.
On the first floor are the nine
double stands of roller mills, and two
flour packers, with maze of pipes,
tubes, belts and whirling wheels.
The second floor contains the reels,
agitators, dust collector, cleaning
apparatus, and here also, is the same
collection of pipes, wheels, etc.
The basement contains the electric
motors, sterilizing machine, line shaft
etc.
The building and equipping of the
mill entailed the investment of a
great deal of capital. The one item
of betting alone runs close to a
thousand dollars, while. the silk for
the sifters at SO per yard, cost sew
eral hundred dollars. When the
plant is ready to grind, including the
elevators, it will represent an invest
ment of something like $4,000.
This is going to mean a lot to Lib
eral. 1t is not only valuable addi-
ton to the business institutions of
the city, but will be the means of
giving us lot of good advertising, as
the product of the mill will no doubt
travel considerable distance since
the output for one day will supply the
local trade for week.
Everyone should be a booster for
Lights Best" flour, the best grade
put out by the best mill in the best
wheat producing section of the south
west. There is no surer way of max
ing Liberal grow than boosting Liber-
al institutions, and when the product
is equal or superior to others it is not
only good business, but good judg-
ment to give them the business.
Here's to the new mill; may its
success be abundant.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
ALEXANDER N. LANDRETH

Alexander Nathaniel Landreth was
born near West Dayton, Iowa, March
2Sth, 1870, and passed away at his
home in Liberal, Kansas, November
7th, 1918, at the age of AZ years, Z
months and days.
He was united in marriage to Mrs.
ARA Adora Bachelor, March 28th,
1891, and to this union children
were born-two sons who died in
their infancy and two daughters, Yer
nice and Dorothy, who with step
daughter, Mrs. Wesley DeVOll, sur
vive their father. Mrs. DeVoll was
the only child with him at the time of
death.
Mr.. Landreth had an attack of the
flu and was recovering nicely when
his wife died November 3rd, after
which time he was taken with an at
tack of pneumonia which caused his
death five days later.
Mr.. Landreth was well known,
having travelled extensively as an
auto driver thruout almost the entire
southwest. He made the statement
to a sister, Mrs. Mary Wells, short
time before death that he was ready
to go and meet his God
Funeral services were held Novem-
Der 9Th, Elder B. H. Albertson of
the Friends Church having charge.
Interment was made in the Liberal
cemetery by the side of his wife.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
MRS. M. FEINBERG ANOTHER
VICTIM OF THE INFLUENZA
Passed Away Wednesday Afternoon
at Her Home In Liberal.

In the death of Mrs. M. Feinberg,
which occurred Wednesday afternoon
the community has suffered distinct
loss. Her life has been dispaired of
for several days, yet the news that
the end had come was a shock to her
many friends here.
Owing to .he great distance from
which the relatives of Mrs. Feinbers
would have to come none were with
her when she passed away.
Mr., Feinberg and little daughter
accompanied by Harry Malone, left
on No. 2 today with the remains. At
Harrington Mr. Malone's mother will
take Harry's place and accompany
Mr.. Fenberg to Philadelphia, where
the last sad rites will be held.
None of the relatives being here it
was impossible to get the data for an
obituary this week, but one will be
published next week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
STATE BOARD INVESTIGATES
"FLUE" SITUATION HERE

State Board of Health
Topeka, Nov. IA, 1918.
DR.. George S. Smith,
Liberal, Kansas.
Dear Doctor:
The number of influenza cases be-
ing reported in your jurisdiction has
been a matter of sustained interest in
this Office. We have been watching
it carefully Am wondering just
what happened to cause it to be so
widespread in your community. So
far it would seem that eleven deaths
had occurred in your jurisdiction. Up
until November 9th you have report
ed 438 cases to us giving you fatal
rate Of 2.5 per cent. This would seem
to be about average and so far we
presume that your reports have been
fairly complete.
Four hundred and thirty-eight cas-
es would indicate that To per cent of
the entire population of Seward coun-
ty or about one in fourteen persons
have had the disease. The average
morbidity rate in eastern states is 15
per cent of the population so presume
you are still below the eastern aver
age. On the other hand your rate
was very much higher than other
western counties. We will appreci-
ate any opinions from you as to what
factors were responsible for this high
er rate. We presume of course that
your people complied with the closing
order and that rigid quarantine was
enforced.
JOHN J. SIPPY, NJ. d.,
Epidemiologist.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
A NEW ORDER REGARDING
PERMITS FOR BUILDING

Ray Millman, chairman of the
Council of Defense, is in receipt of a
circular giving him permission to is
sue permits for buildings or improve
ments up to $4,000. Heretofore
such permits were approved by the
state and U. S. War Industries boards
but the new order allows the local
chairman to issue them without fur
ther approval. Several permits have
been denied, and these can now get
their permit from Mr.. Millman and
proceed with their building.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
COLLEGE SPECIALIST COMING

Members of the Farm Bureau and
all others interested will shortly re-
ceive announcement of dates for com
munity meetings to be held through
out the county in connection with the
nationwide farm bureau extension
campaign, commencing November 25
A general program of work for the
drive has been completed. Mr. c. A
Gilkinson and Miss Sequist, special
lists from the Agricultural College
have been assigned to Seward county
Watch for date of meeting in your
community,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
SEND THE SOLDIERS A
PACKAGE FOR CHRISTMAS
Office of Third Asst. P. NJ. Gen.
tnt a

Office of Third Asst. P. NJ. Gen.
Washington, Nov. IS, 1918.
The nearest relative of any mem
Der of the American Expeditionary
Forces in Europe not receiving a
Christmas parcel label by November
21, 1918, or in case such label is lost,
may obtain a Christmas parcel label
for sending such a parcel by apply
ing to the Local Red Cross receiving
station.
Parcels to which such labels are
affixed will be accepted by post
masters up to and including Novem-
ber 80, 1918.
A. I'M. DOCKEY,
Third Asst Postmaster Gen
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
HOME GUARDS STILL
MEETING FOR DRILL
A Small Crowd Out Last Monday
Night-Expect Full Attendance
Next Monday

The Home Guards have not been
disbanded with the signing of the ar
mistice. While the quarantine pre-
vented them from meeting for drill
for several weeks, they expect to re-
sumo regular work right away.
Although it was not generally
known that there would be drill last
Monday night number of the mem
bers came out and went through
their PAGES, and it is expected that
next Monday evening will see full
attendance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
UNITED WAR WORK QUOTA
NOT RAISED ACCOUNT FLU
Unusual Amount of Sickness Makes
Canvas Impossible

The quota apportioned to Seward
county in the United War Work Cam
paign has not yet been subscribed.
The principal reason for this is the
unprecedented amount of sickness in
the city and country. 1t has been
a hard matter to get enough well
people to take care of the sick, and
keep the necessary business insti-
tutions running, while the qanran.
tine interfered with the drive in its
early stages.
Seward county expects to go over
the top in this drive if people get well
enough to go and get the money and
there are enough well people stirring
to subscribe it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21

Q. P. Holland and wife, Emil Wede,
and Everett Mead have returned
from Wichita where they were called
as witnesses before the Federal
Grand Jury in the Oldham case. A
bill was returned against Oldham and
he is held pending the giving OF
bond. On the return trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Holland and Emil Wede stop
ped off at Bucklin for a short visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Roggensees.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
DISTRICT COURT WILL
CONVENE DECEMBER 2
Jury Will Report for Duty December
3. A Heavy Docket

The session of District Court which
was postponed on account of the in
fluenza epidemic, will be held begin
ming December 2. The jury which
was subpoenaed at the time the ses-
sion was to have been held, but
which was excused temporarily, will
be called to report December 3.
There is an exceptionally heavy
docket for the term, and the session
will be longer than usual, in the opin-
ion of the attorneys.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21

E. R. Hess, editor of the Kisme.
Klipper and owner of the Kismct
mill was a Liberal visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. Hess was looking for wheat. He
said he had lot on hand, but that
the farmers of his territory run out
of seed wheat and he let them have
what ne had. Now he is short OF
milling wheat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
WILL BE BEAUTIFUL BUILDING
New Liberal Hospital Will Have Hon
or of Being HandsomeSt Build
ing in Liberal

Work still continues on the inter
ior of the new Liberal Hospital build
ing, and the finishing touches are
b eing added to some of the rooms.
1t was big job but has gone ahead
nicely. All that remains is the in
side work and that is being finished as
rapidly as possible.
The exterior of the building is
such that it is a credit to the city.
In fact it is easily the prettiest build
ing in the city; while the interior con-
struction will be all that the most ap-
proved plans dictate.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
RED CROSS ROOMS OPEN

The Red Cross rooms are again
open each afternoon for work. Orders
have been received to close surgical
dressing room as soon as articles in
process of making are completed.
Workers who have been doing the
surgical dressing work are urged to
help with the garment work, of which
there is a pressing need for relief of
civilians.
We have just received a part ship
ment of 345 boys undershrts cut and
ready for making. Auxiliaries should
call for their quota at once as we
are instructed to rush this work, ow-
ing to the rapid approach of cold
weather. The sooner these garments
reach their destination the more lives
they will save.
MRS. NICHOLS,
Director Women't Work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Love of Tyrone,
were visitors in the city TODAY.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
REMODELING IN FULL SWING
Carpenters, Painters and Other
Workmen Making Over the
Building for Hospital

The work of remodeling the old
National hoted building and making
it over into an up-to-date hospital is
going on swiftly. Carpenters, paint
ers, and other worBmen are putting
in good licks and Are working won
ders with the inside of the building
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21

United States Marshal o. 7. Wood
was here last week serving subpoen-
as for witnesses in the Oldham case
which will come up at the term of
Federal court at Wichita.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21
PRODUCE MARKET

The following market prices
are being paid for produce
in Liberal today:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Love of Tyrone,
were visitors in the city today.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE
WIRE WAGES AND CONDITIONS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Postmas:
ter General Burleson has appointed q
committee "to investigate the work
ing conditions of and wages paid to
employees of the telegraph and tele-
phone companies, and report as to
what improvements, if any, should be
made in the working conditions, the
wages which should be aid the vari-
GUS classes of employees and the FEAST
bi1ity of standardiZing the same
The committee consists of William
S. Ryan, assistant superintendent, d.
vision of postoffice service; John B.
Colpoys, special agent, department of
labor, and editor of the Washington
Cd. CO., Trades Unionist; U. N. Beth
ell, first vice president American TEL
ephone & Telegraph company; F. 3.
MacKinnon, United States Indepen-
dent Telephone association, and Miss
Julia S. O'Connor, president Boston
Telephone Operators union.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
THE WAR NEWS.

The war news these days are great
for the allies-but, the war is not
won yet.
We should go on conserving, saw
ing and doing our utmost-for We
must beat the murderous Hun.
The Hun talks Of the cruelty Of
our shotguns. If there is anything
that will facilitate the giving of shot
guns to our boys, let's give them all
they want. When the boches shout of
cruelty, we surely have them on the
run, but it is long road to Berlin
and our boys will get there soon if
they are backed up by the people at
home.
The boys cover there are fighting
their hardest and expect all cover
here" to do the same
Don't make the boys wonder if
we are conserving and saving-but
let us send them the news that we
are with them--no matter what the
cost. Our part is as vital to the SOL
diers Of America and is his part vital
to YOU
Think, seriously-are you doing
your utmost?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
As OTHERS SEE IT

10 the Editor of The Labor World:
Will YOU please publish the en-
closed about the kaiser. Yours truly,
Duluth, Sept. 80. E. F. z.
In the Agony of the Ghost. You Shall
Roast, Mr.. Kaiser
Oh Mr.. Kaiser, your honor not,
Your miseries done cannot be forgot
We all wish you we'll
Far away into the gates of HI;
For all beasts shall roast
In the agony of the ghost,
That on this earth has done;
You've tortured, fired and hung
All the human lives
That's reached the Huns.
Mr.. Kaiser, Kaiser, Kaiser,
You're the biggest beast in Berlin.
Your country, Mr.. Kaiser, will never,
never win.
For red, white and black
Will never raise tack,
TO fly over the land of Uncle Sam.
But in a red-hot place,
Your victory might be a good case
But maybe even the imps
Don't want a beast like you.
Oh, Mr.. kaiser, your honor not;
We're going to remind you,
For maybe you've forgot;
That a beast like you, Mr.. Kaiser,
Can never in this world be riser,
For God already knows
The beast who kicks his toes.
And all the world would be low.
If the Huns should win the war.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
DEMOCRACY INTERPRETED.

Not only on the battlefields is
democracy being interpreted in ae-
ton.
At home it is being interpreted as
WELL
When the National War Labor
Board ruled that employers have no
right to prevent workingmen from or
ganizing, and ordered the inQuitous
individual contract" discontinued,
that was an Interpretation of de-
mocracy
And now comes the forecast by
Joint Chairman Walsh that this same
board soon will make general rul-
ing fixing eight hours as the basic
workday.
Democracy is being interpreted in
terms of life and happiness here at
! home
Our great struggle for democracy
is making us all more keenly ap-
preciative of the full meaning Of
, democracy.
Democracy is being dramatized as
| a great human order of life-not
; merely as a certain kind of govern
, mental machinery.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05

to control himself,> but to be always
subject to the authority of others, he
has no self-control. SO that in all
things that are not forbidden he is
worse than the widest beast because
he is more cunning and ingenious.
The American soldier is more ef-
ficient than the German soldier and,
although his training has been very
short, is better disciplined, too, be-
cause he obeys with intelligence and
he learns with his heart and soul in
it.
The Yankee commite no atrocities,
not only because he has orders to
the contrary, but also because his
own self-control would prevent.
Failing any orders from a superior
authority he proceeds on his own,
using Intelligence rather than brute
Instinct
He has been taught to think so
obey. He has not been governed by
fear so that he does not fear to OPP
pose any force.
American youth has been criticized
for it's lack of discipline, for it's lack
of respect for authority, but it will
not be criticized for it's lack of self
control or for it's fear of any power
on earth that does not stand for the
right.
1t is greatly to the credit of the
United States as q nation that the
YanEs in this crucial test have not
been found wanting, but in a mar
velously short space of time have
been made ready and have acquitted
themselves in manner to call forth
the praise of the entire civilized
wor1d-which does not include the
j bOches.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
A PAT ON THE BACK

pat the back is a wonderful thing.
1t gives courage to whistle and sing;
When hope is departing, the outlook is grim,
pat on the back then says volumes to him.
1t whispers keep at it! You doing all right
just dig in your toes and get busy and fight
There's man behind you-go to it, old man;
One pal who is sure that you can that you
A pat the back from stranger friend
When jaw starts to and knees start bend
Will bring you right up with new courage and grit
And you'll keep in the fight when going quit
You'll feel it, you hear it-yes actually hear it
For hours saying Dig in old fellow. Don't fear it;
That isn't as hard as it looks. Be man;
There's fellow back there who believes that you
Just pat the back And for days and for days,
No matter how far you may roam, it still stays
By your side, and matter how hard be your fight
It's whispering always '"Youn come out all ri ht.
There's fellow back there who's believing in you,
Expecting each minute to you through
With your colors still flying and leading your clan!'
And the first thing you know you saying II can.
Oh, pat on the back is wonderful thing.
The touch of it's magic; I've known it to bring
Back hopes that Fleeing and strength seemed gone
And smiles that had vanished and urge a on
When it seemed that he couldn't step advance more
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
TIKI; DIFFERENCE.

The most thoroughly disciplined
nation in the world is Germany, but
Germany is not peacable and believes
In frightfulness.
A nation or it's people brought up
by fear of authority, disciplined by
the will of stronger force, will
naturally try to rule others as they
have been ruled.
The German soldier-and that
means every able bodied male, fights
because and as he is ordered to fight.
He commits most horrible atrocities
because he has no individual sense
OF right or wrong. Ha is permitted
to do SO because that sort of thing
tends to make him more blood
thirsty and to harden him to his own
and the sufferngs of his companions
Because. he has never been taught
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
ITALIAN FEDERATION ASK
FOR JUSTICE FOR MOONEY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3-Justice
for Thomas J. Mooney is urged by
the General Federation of Labor,
Milan, Italy, in letter to Presi-
dent Gompers. Secretary Rigola,
of this organization, which repre-
sents nearly 100 affiliates, ex-
presses these sentiments:
Every conspicuous Of the duty
imposed by international solidarity,
the Italian proletariat could not
remain deaf to the appeals issued
by the American unions in favor
of Tom Mooney.
1T would be impossible for me
to enumerate to you all the demon
strations that have taken place in
Italy since we took the initiative.
l send you herewith, however, a
first list of organizations which
have passed resolutions of SYM
pathy with the condemned man,
while expressing our most ardent
wish that justice may be revindi-
Gated"