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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

has for years been fattening at the
expense of the little fellows. They
imagine that it gives them standing
in tn world and feel that they are
great because they are in great COM
pany and use every possible method
to fool the people.
This paper wants to go on record
as being favorable to government
ownership, regardless of who pro-
poses it. We are not so particular as
to what political party brings it about.
That is secondary matter. What we
want is system of railroads that is
run to give the maximum service at a
price. 1t has been the oppo
site lorg enough.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24
WILL U. S. BE THE straw


The situation on the war front at
the present time seems to be some
thing like game of "see-saw". One
day the allies will make slight gain
and possibly the next the Germans
will come back and retake the posi-
ton. The two armies seem to be very
evenly balanced, even with the addi-
tional armies taken from the east
front during suspension of hostilities
with Russia.
The United States government, ac-
cording to official reports, has a mil
lion and half men under arms, and
to the ordinary individual it would
seem that when these are thrown into
the conflict the balance must be so
strong in favor of the allies that the
Germans can not possibly withstand
it. Within the coming year, the last
of these will have been sent to the
trenches and it is reasonable to sup
pose that Germany will suffer crush
ing blows instead of merely losing a
few hundred feet of territory.
Just how long the kaiser will be
able to hold out in the face of bitter
defeat is, of course, not known, but
one thing is sure, and that is that
when the tide begins to turn against
the German army the soldiers will
lose lot of their enthusiasm and
the people "back home" will also lose
confidence in their leaders. This will
be the beginning of the end.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24
Feterita Bread

Here is recipe sent out by one Of
our leading firms and tested by Miss
Nelson, home demonstration agent
for Seward county:
=. Milk, cup,
Salt, Y teaspoon,
Butter or fat, " tablespoon,
Sugar, " tablespoon,
Compressed yeast, " cake,
Feterita meal and flour, equal
parts-1A to l " cups each.
Scald the milk, add salt, butter and
sugar and when luke warm add yeast
cake which has been dissolved in 5
tablespoons Of warm water. Make
batter and let stand until full of bub-
bles. Then add rest Of -four and meal
and knead. Let stand in warm place
until double its bulk, then form into
loaf. When nearly double in bulk,
put into oven and bake As minutes.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

The recent cold wave and snow
storm created sharp demand for
coal, but the local dealers, SO far as
we have been able to learn, took care
Of the situation nicely and all were
supplied. The Liberal dealers are to
be commended for the manner in
which they have taken care of their
patrons in the face of existing con-
ditions.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

Ray Millman and the Democrat
man were among those appointed by
Governor Capper as delegates to the
War Council at Topeka. We would
like awfully well to attend the coun-
Gil, but for various reasons it is going
to be impossible. Mr.. Millman has
not said whether he will be able to
90 or not.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

"Fancy" trains have been discon-
tinued in the East. All trains are reg
ular trains. The Rock Island should
be McAdooized and Nos 8 and 4
made local trains. There is a crying
need for better service west Of Lib
eral since Nos 33 and 81 have been
stopped here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

Use Skived Tire Reliners. Ask
anybody. Evans Harness Shop.
Chas. Summers of Liberal was in
Guymon, Tuesday, shaking hands
with his many friends and looking
after business.-Guymon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

Better reserve your seats early for
"Snow White. On sale at Taylor's
after Monday. adv.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

LIST. We are out of the high rent district own our
own building and you have less expense to pay when
you buy groceries of us. .1
End. We have had years of experience in the
business We know what constitute satisfactory gro
cerfes and where to buy them We are familiar with
prices of different wholesalers and what kind of goods
they carry and in position to buy to the best adj
vantage.
3rd Every order has our personal attention We
are anxious to please our customers so that we may
continue to receive their patronage and use espe
cia that all orders filled correctly with good
quality goods.
We are supplying some of the most particular
people in town with groceries.
If you are not patron of this store, we invite you
to give trial Our phone number is 26 and we
would like to hear your voice over the phone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

Entered as second class matter jan
uary 8, 1911, at the postoffice at
Liberal, Kansas, under the Act Of
March 8, 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24
u. S. Liberty
Bonds
Second Issue

We have received our supply Of
Liberty Bonds of the second issue and
they are now ready for delivery. If
you have not bought of the first issue
and desire to have some of each issue,
we can supply your wants at this time.
They are good investment and each
one purchased is ''whack" at mill
tariSm'.
We have some of the Baby Bonds
for sale. Price for January, $412; for
February, Sab
Always glad to see you.
Are you doing your part in this
war?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

Published Every Thursday at Liberal,
Seward County, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

The Democrat cents per year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-01-24

OFFICIAL PAPER OF SEWARD
COUNTY, LIBERAL CITY AND
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
Nations Discarded Treasures and TrinketS Thrown in Melting Pot
 to Aid American AViatorS.

From time to time the somber pages of history have been adorned with illu- minated letters telling how a votive offering of precious metal, jewels or other wealth has been heaped upon the alter of religion or patriotism by na- ton, community or an individual.
 Ms interest in cause once awak- eAed, the normal human being loves to give. The more he sacrifices the great CT is his satisfaction. From this fact spring many minor romanees of the World War. None have more pictur- esque features than the story of the Treasure and Trinket Fund, whose very name rings with attraction. It calls upon Americans to place the hoarded trinkets of childhood, the cher ished gifts of departed loved ones and their most valued heirlooms on an American shrine-that dedicated to those gallant crusaders of the sky, the ayiators,
 "Tu meet the needs of the air serv- ice, the welfare of dependents in case of disaster and the long list of fiiers' wants in SO far as we are able" is tie purpose of this fund, which was estab- hshed . few n6nths ago by the Avia-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

sonic watch charm, fathers college fraternity pin and the giver's own high school society badge. There is also vast agglomeration of brooches, scarfpins, hatpins, etc., from fossilized relics to recent fads.
 Much of the jewelry is worn, broken and out of style, though not yet valua- ble as antiques. Each bit, however, adds somewhat to the fund and will provide comfort for Americas new flying men.
 Of similar nature is most of the sHyerware There are many tarniShed examples of Victorian ugliness and bad taste. No wonder that the givers were cheerful in the giving, though much of it was, doubtless, part of the proudly displayed presents at grand mothers wedding. Many are the dent ed cake baskets, tarnished castors, bat tered napkin rings, impossible ice pitchers, cracked teapots and spoons, bearing the marks of great-uncle's baby teeth. It is indeed well to cremate all this and redeem it as unadorned, hon. est bullion.
 | By no means all of the contributions
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

tion Committee of the National Spe- cial Aid Society, whose headquarters are at 259 Fifth avenue in the city of New York. Mrs. Henry P. Davison of Red Cross fame is the honorary chair man of this committee, and to Mrs. William Allen Bartlett, it's chairman, is dve the evolution of this magic money raising fund.
 For all treasures and trinkets from patriotic givers are speedily transmit ed into money. After separating the gold and silver such articles as are of no further value for their former use are sent to the United States assay office, melted and paid for by the gov ernment. The load is always an inn posing one, under the armed guard of the express company, for large pack ing cases and barrels are needed to transport the quantities of plated ware. After the silver has been sub tracted the base metal also is sold. !,
 Every state in the Union, as well as Porto Rico, Hawaii, China, Corea and other far away lands, are pouring gifts into the Aviation Committees burglar proof room, which at first glance resembles the treasure stored den of the Forty Thieves. Closer in spection, however. suggests more strongly The Old Curiosity Shop, for shelves are stacked with candleabra, vases, ornaments and tableware. A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
AGRICULTURAL
 COOPERATION PLANS HIDDEN

Rome, May 4-That the German imperial government prevented Amer can farmers from learning about ! nd profiting from the German plan f agricultural cooperation has just Seen revealed here in connection with the charge that the Germans ought even after the war had been D progress three years to obtain con- rol of the International Institute of Agriculture at Rome.
 The effort to hide the workings of 4andschaft system, which David Lu- lin, United States delegate to the In- titute, has declared to be the foun- ation of German success both in Yar and peace, is described in the re- ports of the American commission Fhich in 1913 visited all the countries f Europe for the purpose of obtain ng farming information looking to he establishment of the rural credit ystem and other aids to the farm r.
 The entire representation of the wis., tors, from all the countries of the world, consisted of 120 members, bout one-half of whom came from he United States and Canada. The commission was well received in Italy, Austria and other countries and ap- barently we'll received in Germany, but recent events have explained the backwardness of the Germans in mak- ng clear explanations to questions lsked.
 The commission was met by Dr.. likola Kaumanns. representing the Herman government. He had pre- iously been the German Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture to the United States. It is now claimed he lad specific orders to prevent the Americans, in particular, from get ing the farm information they were 70 eagerly seeking.
 The effort of Dr. Kaumanns to pre- vent the Americans from obtaining Information was at the time consid- bred merely a hostile attitude of a personal nature. But considered in he light of more recent actions, 1t 8 now regarded here as part of the operation of the German system.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
S'TEPNEY

Miss Lima Nichols of Shelton, was a recent visitor at the home of her uncle, Edwards S. Beardsley.
 Mrs. Emily D. Leavenworth return ed on Tuesday after spending several days with MT. and Mrs. George Drew White Hills
 MT. George Lyon attended the flu neral of his aunt, Mrs. Frances Lyon Judd, held at her late home in Fair field, on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Judd was . former resident here and has a. large circle of friends in this vicinity.
 MT. Herbert Garlick has had sick horse this week under the care of Vet erinary D. M. Burr of Monroe.
 The household goods of. MT. and Mrs. George Powell were moved to Port Chester on Wednesday.
 Mrs. A. L. Frederick returned to New Haven this week after spending several months in this vicinity.
 At the last meeting of Harmony Grange, Brothers night was observ~ ed. An interesting program was presented. Rev Wayne Edwards gave a lecture upon the Philipine Isl ands, assisted by Rev. F. w. Poten with stereopticon views. A fine drill spelling Harmony Grange, P. of H., was executed. Several musical num- bers were given. At the close of the program refreshments were served.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Blakeman ot East Village, have been guests of MT and Mrs. l.. V. Slade.
 Miss Jennie Searight, who has beer caring for Mrs. Elizabeth Beardsley in Monroe, has returned home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
A. E. l. O. U.
(By Kenneth L. Roberts

NDy LNOlll1ClAA u.
 Over four and a quarter centuries ago Frederick III, Holy Roman Em- peror and fifth Duke of Austria, or iginated the phrase "Austriae Est Im- perare Orbi Universe" or 'It is Aus tria's destiny to rule the entire world" and adopted the initials of the Latin words as his favorite device. Sub sequent rulers of Austria have con- tinued to have the initials A. E. I. O. U. engraved on their toilet articles, note paper and cigarette cases in token of the high estate to which Austria some day expects to rise.S If Fred : erick III had been good English scholar, however, and had been given the opportunity to observe the gay and carefree manner in which Ger many is preparing to swallow the dual monarchy, he would have inter- preted the letters A. E. I. O. U. by the words Austria Ends in Over- whelming Upset, and eliminated all the nonsense about imperaring the orbi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

The usea of the Fund have varied fnem dime to time as the program of the War Department has developed. At the outset, before the $64a 000,Oo0 appropriation for the Air Service was made by Congress, the committees en- ergies were directed toward training and equippfng aviators, in eo-opera- ftien with the Aero Club of America. Tkeoagh these e-actiYities the first prac- tical impetus was given to our new flying force and a working nucleus formed, which was afterWard taken over by the government.
 When the volunteer naval aNiakoB began training at Bayshoce, L. 1. they had no hospital, something which was a prime necessity, as the men WerS constantly suffering injuries and ind ing that their provision for first aid was most inadequate.
 This need was reported to Mrs. Bart lett, chairman of the Aviation Com rnittee, and in less than week work was begun on a hospital whose every GC1Ad1 " NUSI WAS SG49lhA<u VS AAS treasure and trinket fund.
 During the first six n3onths of -ft5 existence the fund has amounted te nearly $4O;000, most Of it teeoming from unused or cast-of articles This has been expended according to "the-caa of the day. the hour or the moment, as conditions change. There have been distributed thousands of knitted gar ments- s-scarfs, helmets, socks, wrist lets, sweaters addition to the cost Iy equipment of the aerial soldier AA4 safler, which comprises leather flying coats and brooches or one-pieee leafh- CT suits, gloves, goggles and other pre- visions for his comfort and safetY while in the air, where the .theraaoase- ter falls as he rises,
 Now that the government signal corps has undertaken to supply flying equipment, the present demands are varied. Every man going across needs at least one heavy army blanket and a Penn roll, the latter serving as A portable, waterproof bed, most con- forting on the ocean trip and, word comes from the other side, also in France, where the nights are cold. An aviator, coming up from the Mexican border, finds that his trunk, contain ing his wearing apparel, including uni forms, has gone astray; his monthly pay is not yet due; he is a stranger in New York, and-he sails tonighti Fortune directs him to the treasure and trinket stronghold, and he is sent forth with enough warm clothing to prevent pneumonia on the voyage.
 The calls upon the oficer-aviator's pay are many-so many that it some times seems to melt away, for the list includes his personal equipment; uni- forms food, no small item nowadays; wife or other dependents to provide for; insurance, and often a heavy toll for Liberty Bonds, subscribed to with youthful enthusiasm and a desire e aid his Uncle Samuel
 The Aviation Committee has lanaa and far-reaehing plans for the imme- diate and the distant future. and how thoroughly they are carried out must. of necessity, depend upon the Ameri- can public.
 High endorsement of the committees work is contained in letter from the Acting Secretary of War urging that 'tthis useful and patriotic service should l be generously helped by our people,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

are discarded by their owners as use less, for many represent genuine pecu- niary value and artistic worth. Such are carefully set aside by the commit tee to be placed on sale after appraise- ment by experts. Among these are some really beautiful silver articles i; jewelry of every sort, including a dia- mond and platinum lavaIliere, valued at SIPS; opera glasses; lace, and e1- quisite fans. There are all sorts and conditions of gold and silver thimbles, bracelets, chains, fobs, cigarette cases, matchboxes, cuflinks, studs, umbrella and cane tops, toilet articles and coins-the last being ancient, modern, foreign and domestic.
 Other features are medals of every description, and a collection of mili- tary buttons, which represented the personal admiration of many a bud ding hero for the fair donor. One young woman tennis champion has con- tributed trophy cups she has won, while among the presentation cups is one inscribed, 'To the Sixth Cavalry from Well-wishers, on the Eve of the 1 War, Chiekamauga. April, 1898"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
NO PROVISIONS
 WERE MADE FOR
 BRITISH INJURED

London, May 3, via Ottawa-Dutch papers say 107 severely wounded Brit ish who have arrived in Rotterdam for repatriation were not sent from Germany under proper conditions No hospital train was provided and the Dutch medical authorities ex- pressed forcible opinions regarding the transport of stretcher cases un- der such conditions.
 The German authorities, it is de- clared, must either confess inhuman- ity or admit no hospital trains were available owing to the German losses on the western front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
TAXES GRAND LIST OF 1917

Notice is hereby given to the tax payers of the City of Bridgeport that the taxes on the grand list of 1917 are now due and payable at the Tax Col Iector's office, Room 4. City Hall. The undersigned will be at the Collectors office, as above, on May 1, 1918, and daily thereafter, Sunday excepted, from a. m. to D, m., and Saturdays from a. m. to t2 m. for the purpose of collecting said taxes. After June 1st, as required by law, interest at the rate of three-quarters of one per cent. will be added to all unpaid taxes and the same on the first of each succeeding month.
 HOWARD F. SMITH,
 U16 ug" Collector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

bushel of watches peer up out of their half open antique hunting cases. These are sold to watchmakers, who reclaim a portion of the works. In this accumulation are many battered old Swiss watches that saw service through our country's last great war. Then there, are the daintier cases, worn thin by the hands of the grand mothers of those who have now parted with the treasured relics.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

A surprising feature of the collec- ton is "a multitude of wedding rings. Most of them show the wear Of long and faithful service and bring with them no suggestion of Reno. The giv- CTS are usually the children. some times the grandchildren, of those who wore them.
 Suggestive, too, of many heart in terest tale are the boxfuls of pins and badges. Here are graRdfather's Ma
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

George La Blanch, known as "The Marine among pugilists, died in Law renee, Mass, aged 61. He defeated Jack Dempsey in S3-round fight. He employed the pivot blow" since barred in fights.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

APIII oV, l5lo Estate of Susanna Schmid. late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JACOB REH,
 Executor. PA Shelton St. Ri s*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

Germany will allow Chile to use the three merchantmen taken by the Chilian government. The vessels must carry only metals, saltpetre and other products to neutral ports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

A prize of s5,OOo is offered by the BritiSh Automobile Association for he invention of a coal gas running kuto and motorcycle. It must not Fost more than $100 or weigh more han 140 pounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

Henry Lichenor Francis Allison, 20 Fears old, of Brooklyn, was remanded To jail foF trying to force his way in To Vest Point by giving false state |nents as to his education.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04
FARM 18O ACRES

50 acres tillable, balance in pasture and woodland with 1000 crods wood, 10000 feet of timber, best of land, 100 apple trees, 6. plum, 12 pear trees, large strawberry bed, brick house of 12 rooms, running water at house, some improvements in house, ? barns, with basement, 90 it. sheep shed, 22 head of stock, 2 horses, pigs, com- plete set of farming tools, la=ge sugar house, all ill the best of condition. Let us show you this.
 Alfred H. Clark & Son
 1924 MAIN ST. ROOM 400.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-04

PA Shelton St.
Evening star., 1918-08-25

only stood the same dangers as the
Pilgrim fathers, but they stood the
Pilgrim fathers. One may say of the
women of today that they not only
stand the hardships that the men
stand. but they give up their best
beloved men to death.
1t Is therefore only right that the
administration should in every way
appeal to the women on this side of
the. water. while the bone of their
bone and the flesh of their flesh are
fighting on the other side Of the wa
ter. It's a colossal thing to ask Of
women in any epoch, but 1t has been
asked by life and nature since Eve.
Dr. Jowett of New York. who has
been called by his king and country
to preach in Great Britain. once tragi-
cally remarked In his sermon on Mary
Magdalen that wherever there is
woman there Ia the shadow Of CROSS
The part that women are doing in
this country Is to regard clothes and
food as of fundamental Importance.
There are thousands who do NOT quite
see the war through this hooking
glass and who feel that the Kitchen,
the sewing-r0om and the nursery
should be entirely given up for surgi-
cal dressings and committee meet
ings.
This is too big a subject to discuss.
Each individual must work out her