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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
ABOUT THE QUOTA

1t seems that there is some mis-
take in regard to the Quota of Sew
ard county. The impression has gone
out that it would be but half what it
was the last time, but this is not GER
tain, so we are informed. There is a
strong probability that it will be con-
siderably more than half the former
amount.
But what is a quota?
1t is the minimum amount that is
expected. This is poor time to think
about quotas. The thing to think
about is ending this war and ending
it as quickly as possible. If wealth
will stop it,, let's pour out the money
in a stream that will make the world
sit up and take notice. Let's don't
give what we can afford to or what we
can spare, or what we consider our
share. There is no such thing. What
we can afford to give is all we can
give; what we can spare is all we
have. If dollars are more precious
than human lives then talk in the Ian
guage of share, or quota or spare; if
we value our boys more than dollars
and cents forget all about quotas and
shares and able, and give, and keep
giving. If money will bring the end
a month sooner that month is worth
all the money in the world.
Did you ever stop to think about
this thing?
Surprising Mr.. Business man that
your business should be closed up on
account of the war, that every dol
lars worth Of property you own
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

"Well," said Smith as he walked
into my ONCE, ave wound up all my
business interests"
"What forf I said as rose to
greet the man I had known In my
home city years before.
$50 could offer myself II I'm worth
having. I've got to get into the game.
Anything useful and human. I'm
ready for marching orders"
"Worth havingl" I echoed. you've
dropped like God-send. We've got
the biggest man-sized job you ever
lions. You're going straight with the
Home Service. Something useful and
human Why. in week this thing
will be gripping you so that you'll eat
and sleep It'll"
II.
The Home Service Section Of big
Red Cross chapter was In session. As
Smith and / arrived they were discuss
ing the problem Of soldiers wife and
six children found living in two tene-
ment rooms In building that rad been
condemned because Of a leaky roof.
mouldy floor and lack Of fire protection.
They had sold most Of their furniture
piece By piece for current living ex-
psnses. The children had no change Of
clothing. There was no income and, he
cause Of the mothers condition, no pos
slbility Of one, except the expected allot-
ment and allowance, which even when
10 came would not entirely meet the cost
Of living in the city. The Home Service
worker had given generous sum Of
money to meet the urgent needs, and
now the committee was planning to
rent better quarters. move the fami.
ly, secure medical and nursing atteD.
ton for the woman. outfit them all
with clothing and furniture and keep
regularly In touch with the family.
III.
In Smiths next case the Home Serv-
ice Section and the tuberculosis society
had arranged hospital care for man
discharged because Of tuberculosis
contracted ain the line Of duty"
Some attorney had told him he would
get compensation for him on hfty-fif-
ty basis, but the lawyer-member Of the
Home Service Section helped him ali
out the proper form which the Red
Gross ONCE supplied and assured him
that no discharged soldier or soldiers
beneficiary should ever pay for COL
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
Smith Serves the Red Cross
By T. J. EDMONDS,
Director Of Civilian Relief Of the Potomac Division

lecting either compensation or insur.
ance.
A member Of the wOmen's uniformed
corps drove US In her machine out to q
camp where there are 10000 men.
Here we met the Red Cross Home
Service man. We didn't take his time
we just watched him. One moment
he was helping man to ill out dupli-
cate allotment blanks; the next he
was arguing the merits of insuring to
the limit; the next he was wiring a
Home Service Section to visit q mans
family; next he was going with a boy
who had received tragic telegram
from home to see the commanding off,
Ger about leave Of absense; then he
was speeding on his way a poor fellow
discharged because of permanent In
jury; then we saw him talking to q
soldier and q girl wife at the hostess
house; and as the shadows fell he was
closeted with worried chap, who was
telling him about an impending mort
gage foreclosure and an expected baby.
v.
Later the same evening we saw hin
stand up In the Liberty theater and,
his eyes glowing with the service pic
ture In his own mind and his voice
ringing with the conviction OF his own
enthusiasm, tell a thousand young fell
lows what Home Service Is. He paint
ed homes made happier by Home Serv-
ice-told Of friends for fighters fami-
lies found by the Red Cross-pictured
devoted Home Service workers hght-
ing tho country's battles this side the
trenches When he ended some fellow
struck up Keep the Home Fires Burn
ing"
We were silent for long while on
the way home. Smith and L Finally
Smith broke out
Can l do lt7 The sort of thing
camp service. you call it7 Why, that's
where want to beat the point Of
first contact with those living prob
lens Pershing was right when he
said. The thing most needful to the
American fighting forces overseas Is
anything and everything that will con-
tribute to the morale Of the men in
service
"Home Service see It now
means morale. When can 1 20 to
wsrkT
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

had seen in months, and she looked
like an angel"
We feel sure that this talk will
have a good effect on all of us. It
will cause us to think more and work
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

should be swept from you, you still
have your hands and your head, and
should you lose everything are you
not better Off alive and able to work
than the poor boys who have been
torn to shreds by German shells on
the battle field of France?
Start to thinking.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

harder to bring the war to success
full close, and if it does Lieutenant
HERSHEY has done great work even
though absent from the firing line,
physically disabled.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Mrs. Frank WiHkleman Of Tyrone
was shopping in the city Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Miss Emma Thompson was a, visitor
in Kismet Friday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Facts About the American Red Cross
Did you know that

Did you know that
It has established and is operating twenty dis
pensaries in the American Army Zone in France to
care for the needy families there and to improve
health conditions in that section ready for our troops?
It is housing and feeding thousands of children
in the War Zone to keep them away from the
danger of gas and shell fire?
1t has divided the entire War Zone into six main
districts, with Red Cross workers at each point to
distribute cooking utensils agricultural implements,
BEDS bedding, food and clothing?
1t provides builders and ready-to-put-up build
ngs to house the homeless in the devastated regions,
often before the walls of the destroyed homes have
cooled?
It is bringing over two hundred tons of supplies
every day into Paris, from which one hundred and
twenty-five tons are reshipped to branch warehouses
over France?
1t is providing an artificial limb factory outside
of Paris in addition to special plants for the making
of splints? =
What will yoa give to keep this Hand of Mercy
at it's work?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

It feeds and clothes entire populations In times a
great calamity
ia there to help your soldier bog in his time a
need.
With its thousands of workers. ts tremendous
stores smooth running transportation facilities
II is serving Americas advances guard-and thus
helping to win the
Congress authorizes II.
President Wilson heads It.
The War Department audts ts sccounts.
Your Army. your Navy and your Allies snthuses
asticaly endorse It.
Twenty-Five million Americans have Joined Il.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
RECOGNIZE STATE AS
RED CROSS DIVISION

In recognition Of the splendid work OF
the Delaware Red Cross. The name OF the
division 10 which Delaware belongs has
been changed from the pennsylvania
Division" TO the "pennsylvania-Dela-
ware Division" The announcement has
been made in the following letter
General Charles A. Bird, Chairman,
Delaware Chapter, American heu
Cross, Wilmington, Del.
Dear General Bird ! am very glal
10 announce 20 you that the name OF
this division of the American Red Cross
has been changed from the PennsylNa-
MIA Division 90 the Pennsylvanla-Deia-
ware Division
81 have felt for some time That tnis
change should be made In order mat
recognition might Doe given TO your
state as an evidence OF appreciation on
the part Of the Red Cross Of the won
derful support which Delaware has al
ways rendered 20 the organization.
VERY sincerely yours,
CHARLES SCOTT. JR.
division Manager"
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
BEAUTIFUL SUNSET
IN Wake OF ST0Rh

The first heavy thunder storm OF the
season, did small damage 10 this city
during It's brief visitation, from 6io 70
2 o'clock last night Hail fell from the
size Of peas to that OF marbles. and
one person remarked that the stones
exactly resembled camphor balls. The
thunder was not unusually severe, but
was almost continual for half an hour
and the lightning played over the
heavens I'm q weirdly fantastic manner.
During the height OF the storm the
electric current was cut OF an over
the city. but beyond the blowing out OF
few fuses. no damage was done, and
in few moments street car traffic was
resumed.
Neither of the telephone companies
reported any damage ont OF the ordin-
ary As far as Is known. no poles
were struck in or out Of the city u
was explained Boy officials that rural
phone users usually keep or the wire
during an electrical disturbance. thus
lessening Che chances OF contact.
The Police Department reported no
fires cor losses. except minor cases of
detached shutters and unhinged gates
The storm broke very suddenly. about
Gt5 o'clock In O. short time the streets
were as dark as late dusk, although %
was an hour and a half before sunset
80 the conclusion of the electrical dis
play q lieht rain fen for half an hour
after which Wilmingtonians were
treated Zoo one of The most magnificent
Z sunsets witnessed here in years. The
entire west was iilumned with a shee-
/ M brilliant silver. which caused a glow
/ TO i8ii asa.nst the western walls of th,
/ buildings
Another result OF the almost unnatu
/ rel lmInanca was d rainbow Of mag
nihceut proportions which swop
across the heavens in ringsntic arc
+ ll prismalic colors being especially
/ vivid at lh southern extremity OF th'
bow
Evening journal., 1918-05-11

m the attack-when it's time to
''buck the line"-when our own
BOYS must 20 "over-the-top," much
dependence will be placed IN the
iron-tank. In the same way real
men-men with a "punch'-haTe
come to place their dependence on
iron in new form. Iron Is
easily assimilated within the body II
taken IN the form OF tablets called
"Iron-tic." These "Irontic" tablets
were experimental with by Dr..
Pierce and his assisting Physicians
at the Surgical Institute in Buffalo
and arc formed OF iron and her
bal extracts that are easily taken
M by the blood. The blood cor
puscles take on a rich color and
the whole system feels the effect.
Instead OF feeling dull, dumpish'
blue, NERVES on edge" tired be-
fore your work IS half done, you
feel rejuvenated. Fresh blood, rich
IN iron. courses through your
body. You have pep" vim and
vigor. The nerves are fed on rich
red-blood and men have the steady
nerves. the wallup, the fghting
force. 70 carry OVt" bombing
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
800 P. c. RAISE
In CHESTER RENTS

CHESTER Pa May ii-That ship
yard and muniiion workers of this city
have been compelled to pay from 100
TO 300 per cent. increase in house
rents since May g. 1917, was asserted
here boy 1900 families protesting 90 T.
Woodward Trainer, secretary of the
Chamber Of Commerce and Board of
Trade. In response 90 the request of
Mr. Trainer for information. onc-fourth
of the families Of Chester have re-
spOnded.
a corps Of clerks and slenographers
is compiling the data 10 is estimated
that 1000 responses will be registered
before the campaign closes tonight. The
data will be submitted 10 a. Merritt
TAYLOR, transportation and housing di-
rector Of the Emergency Fleet CorpoSa-
ton.
Mr. Trainer said: Every member OF
the Chamber Of Commerce and Board of
Trade is elated over the results. I am
more than confident now that ] can
have The rents reduced TO a reasonable
rate"
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
Our Dependence on iron

raid and to take trenches. or to do
their "bit" behind the lines. Men
with the brain to plan and the
brawn to do. acquire strength and
courage with nerves OF steel By
taking "Irontic" tablets.
You need energy and good nerves
every day, every minute OF the day.
Energy Is as valuable TO the me-
chanic turning out 5-inch shells as
to the soldier going lover the top"
The quick and easy way to obtain
energy. pep and staying qualities II
TO take "Irontic" tablets.
These "Irontic" tablets are to be
had IN soc Walls at most drug-stores.
II you wish to test them send 10e
to the Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
n. Y. and get trial package. Ru
will ind this vitalizer and tonic as
good as DR.. Pierce's other medicines.
For SO years DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets have been favorably known
because they are harmless Made
OF May apple, sloes, ialap, they
cause the healthiest habit In the
world. Try the Pleasant Pellets and
you'll find you have acquired the
regular a. clock-work" habit.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
AGAIN OBJECTS TO
LAND JURY AWARD

The second and final commission for
the review Of damages for the CON
demnaiion of land for the proposed
widening Of Thlrty-ihird street, between
Market and Washington. made its re-
turn 90 Resid nt Judge Rice today
awarding Howard N Stoyton s35QO and
William ]. Quigley siSs3 The COM
mission was composed of Robert d..
Kemp. James b. Oberly Philip Burnet
Joseph H. Bartlett and William G..
Taylor
The original commission awarded Mr.
Stayton $500 and Mr. Quigley s3,9a3.
and the first commission OF review
awarded tho former si.ii3IS, and the
latter 5000
Although the return today is nnal,
Hugh NJ. Morris. attorney for Mr. stay
ton. VIII ask that the return Dee set
aside on the grounds of gross Unequal
ity OF the first and third returns when
compared with the second. and will re-
quest the appointment Of another COM
mission Of review
In Mr.. Qulgley's case. should citfel
he or the city be dissatisfied with Go.
days return, Judge Rice viii determine
which Of the three amounts should b'
paid
Evening journal., 1918-05-11

TtHEN there are other
things, moderate in cost,
yet capable Of giving
endless pleasure, such as a
clock or a nice lambs wool
quilt for her bed.
A trim little clock in a ma
hogany case Of classic design,
standing about four inches
high and six inches wide,
would do nicely as a mantel or
desk clock, and look Eat home"
in the bedroom on Mothers
dressing-table.
Or a striking clock often
times is company" for dull
hours. We know Of a gift Of
such a clock by a daughter to
a semi-invalid mother which
brought tears TO the eyes, not
Of the receiver, but Of the Civ
er, when the mother said. after
a months possession Of the
gift: "Oh. If you knew what a
comfort it is to me, in the wake
full nights, to hear that clock
strike, and know, instead of
guessing, whether morning is
more or less nearl"
"If had known what a COM
fort it would be, you should
have had that clock six months
ago, when you first mentioned
it." answered the daughter.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
BOARD | Calls IS
MORE RECISIRAATS

Or. Harrison w. Howell, chairman OF
local Exemption Board No !. has Is
sued a cali for fifteen registranis TO
appear at the now quarters. old. Water
Department Building Sixteenth and
French streets. at 10 O'Clock Monday
forenoon, May 10, for examination pre-
paratOry 90 being called for military
service. Following Is the list OF names
Samuel Chadwick, 2i5 w. 7th st.
OthO l.. Corbett. i0i W. 7th ST.
Harry w. Read, 1926 Trinity Place,
Phila.. Pa
w II. Brown. Box 59i. M on. Pa.
John p. Broughall 50i W ith st.
James ! McCamerty. 1911 Lincoln ST.
Cleveland Joyner. 500 W. 2nd 81.
Alfred Ringgold. 50i W. 2nd 81.
samuel d. AMIGO. COZ Union 81.
VIM. NJ. Johnston, CIT Van Buren St.
John s. Rudolph. an Delaware Ave.
Alexis Kirschner, 10i q. 9Th 50.
l. Frank Bewley. 5iJ West s..
Peter Greco, S32 Wilder Sc, Phila'
Pa
The following men have been accept
ed by Board No. and sent TO for
Slocum, n. y: John Weber, Wallace
Dlckerson. A. b. Culpepper, James J
Arthur, Walter r. Newman, Enrlco ID
stefano, Bert Faults. Eugene T. Fineri,
and James Francis.
Roy r. Tucker, a registrant at no.
board. reports that he has enlisted ii
the Navy.
Board No. announces that two Pho
tographers are wanted TO report 40 ih'
Office by Monday night Men Tor gen
eral. or limited military service viii D
accepted.
No. Board has made q call for
white pipe litter and a colored carpen
ter. or carpenters helper. The mel
will be sent to camps on May a. Ih
pipe inter will be sent 20 Camp Hum
phrey. Beloir, Va, and the carpenter o.
helper TO Camp Fort Wayne, Mich. Th
carpenter is wanted for The aviation
section.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
NO CHANGE In REAL
ESTATE COMMISSIONS

A. b Moore. OF The real estate firm
of Gibbons & Moore. today said The
printed announcement that real setate
brokers had increased their commls-
sions for the sale Of properties 90 .
per cent. was erroneous The question
OF Increasing the commission 90 five
per cent was considered as meeting
Of real estate brokers last week, Mr.
Moore said but % was then decided TO
make no change in commissions. The
schedule OF commissions in effect for
many years, is as follows, Mr.. Moore
stated.
For selling improved city property, ,
per cent.
Improved suburban property, . per
cent.
Unimproyed city and suburban prop
erty. per cent
Farm property, . per cent
Mortgages. per cent
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
DITCHED AUTOSTOLEN,
OWNER RECEIVERS 1T.

The automobile which was Abandoned
by two men In Market street. near
shellpot Park. on last Monday night
has been claimed by its owner. a resi-
dent Of Philadelphia. The car which
is valued at $1,000, was stolen froIa
Philadelphia, it has developed. by the
men who abandoned it and yesterday
an agent Of the insurance company. tx
which the owner had the car insured
came here and Identified &c.
The auto was struck by a truck or a
trolley car last Monday night, 10 Is
thought, and was badly damaged and
thrown into a ditch. TWO men are
said 90 have been seen leaving the car,
supposedly TO have 10 towed In for re-
pairs. However. they did not return,
and on Wednesday Assistant county
Engineer Charles r. Grubb had the car
removed 90 the garage IN tho Court
House, a number of complaints aoous
It's hindrance 60 traffic having been re-
ceived. Yesterday &c was identified and
claimed.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11

either the mother or the child.
A very young person may be
reading this page who can give
Mother great pleasure.
One thing that costs moth
ing any boy or girl can give,
a kiss upon going to or coming
from work or school or an
afternoons play outdoors.
But keepsakes help.
Those, however, who are best
able to place a mother at some
thing like her true valuation
are the grown-up sons, OF even
more, daughters, who have chill
dren Of their own to toll and
sacrifice for, as Mother once
toiled and outpoured herself for
them. Or perhaps it is most
keenly realized by those from
whom the blessing Of a moth
er's companionship and sym
pathy has been taken
AS these mothers grow older
and even the youngest of
them is doing that-their abil-
ity to enjoy the active pleas
ures Of life is almost certain
to grow less rather than more.
There should be no unnecessary
procrastination Of the things
1--WE always meant to do" Tor
them.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
WORKMAN STRICKEN
In POWER PLANT

VIM. r. Slaughter, aged 80 years. assis-
iant power house chief at the pusey *
Jones plant, died early this afternoon
On the Phoenix ambulance shortly be-
fore reaching the Homeopathic Hospi-
ial after Doe had been found dying on
The floor of the power house
Although The cause OF his death Is
uncertain and will be determined at
the autopsy it is thought he died Of
apoplexy. lie had been afflicted with
heart disease lie was engaged i'm turn
ing on the current TO start an air com
pressor when be was stricken.
When the ambulance arrived az the
hospital Slaughter was pronounced
dead
Deputy Coroner McCrery took charge
OF the body Mr. Slaughter lived at
No. 1903 Lowering avenue.
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
Sitting in My
Mothers Old
Armchair

which she loved because her
hrst-born son gave II 20 her
forty years ago, I am writing
this in the evening twilight
coming on:
With the darkness falling,
I seem 20 lose myself in the
food of memories and feel
that the arms of the chair
have loosed themselves to
become my very own moth
er's arms around me again,
drawing me 20 her bosom,
the happiest place on earth
my mothers bosom, just as
she used to do in the days
and nights long gone by.
I feel the touch OF her
little hand on my brow and
I hear her voice as she
smooths my hair and calls
me her boy. her very own
dear boy.
oh. Motheri If only you
were here tonight, l am sure
there would be plenty Of
room in this old chair for
both Of us, just you and I, n
this old chair Of yours.
| ISignedl
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
4 0"D"@'
/ Nay II, 1918.

T UST a week ago to-
J day, as an entire
nation we passed
through one of those
glorious, emotional, up
lifting moments i n
which all that was sell
fish and Grass and sup
erfcial in us was cast
aside like a garment
that did not fit us, as
we joined in pledging
and proving our devo-
tion to the country that
is the mother of us all.
Such moments o f
spiritual deep-breath-
ing are good for us, and
all too infrequent in
our rushing modern
lives, in which we all
forget and neglect so
much that is important,
in our fear lest, as some
satirist has said, "we
miss a leaf in a revolv-
ing door"
Evening journal., 1918-05-11
REIIENI-E PnsTMAsTERsHIP

Members of the United states Civil
Service Commission Will hold an ex-
animation at the local postoflce on
May % for the postmastership of the
Evening journal., 1918-05-11

IFI LDere hanged on the highest hiI
Mother O. mine, oh, mother o. mine;
kHoD UhOse lore IUould fOilOD me still,
Mother o. mine, OH mother o. B7inel
II I ICere droLDHed in the deepest sea,
Mother o mine, oh, mother o. mine:
kHOID IChOse tears IOOHld come dOLDn to me,
Mother o. mine, oh, mother o. Hlinel
RUDYARD KIPLING