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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Man Power


We read much of man power these
days; human power is a better term,
because it emphasizes the fact that
women and children also constitute
a great factor in this war. In the final
victory every man, woman and child
in America can and should have a
part.
In comparing the man power of
Germany with that Of the United
States it must be borne in mind that
a much larger proportion of the man
ual labor of the man power Of the
Nation is performed, is exerted by
the German women than by the
women of America. 1t is said that in
peace times the women constituted
AZ per cent of the agricultural and
industrial labor of Grmany. They
work in the fields, in the factories, in
the mines, at the very hardest and
most larborious tasks, doing the
work only done by men in this coun-
try. With a great proportion of the
German men in the army, it is not
improbable that women now consti-
tute by far the larger half Of Ger
man manual labor
The women of the United States
are nobly, unselfshly, manfully, one
many say, bearing their share of the
burdens of war. By the grace OF
God and the power and courage of
America the fate of the German
women is not and will never be theirs
But it will be with their assistance
and cooperation and their full as
sumption of the burdens and duties
of the day that the United States is
to exrt its full power in Kidding the
world of that intolerable German
kultur which makes brute soldiers of
the men and slaves of the women.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
The SoLdier's Chances

Great as the danger and large as
the losses in the aggregate, the midi
vidual soldier has plenty of chances
of coming out Of the war unscathed,
or at Least not badly injured.
Based on the mortality statistics
of the allied armies, soldiers chanc-
es are as follows
Twenty-Five chances of coming
home to one chance of being killed.
Forty-nine chances of recovering
from wounds to one chance of dying
from them.
One chance in 500 of losing a limb.
Will live five years longer because
of, physical training, is freezer from
disease in the Army than in civil
lie, and has better medical care at
the front than at home.
In other wars from 10 to Is men
die dfrom disease to 1 from bullets.
in this war 1 man dies from disease to
every 10 from bullets.
For those of our fighting men who
do not escape scatheless, the Govern
ment under the soldier and sailor in
surance law gives protection to the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11

Capper's iternary when the chief ex-
ecutive was~corfronted with overlap
ping dates or Impossible rail connec-
tions. Last Saturday night he spoke
under a street light in Lebanon,
where scores of farmers who had
worked N the wheat fields while day
light lasted, gathered for the occa-
sion. His speech was delivered at
1880 at night, the busiest part of a
Lebanon day, he found IN attentive
audience ready to listen to reasons
why they should give part of their
wheat money to the Red Cross and
kindred activities and invest the rest
in government securities.
Truly the first mate of the ship of
state is busy person, who sleeps but
little between cross country hivver
tripssand rides on belated trains that
bring him to a waiting audience.
''The first duty of every man who
is permitted to meet the people from
any platform or pulpit" says Mr..
Morgan, els to hammer home the
proposition that we are at war and
it is their privilege and duty to help
in bringing it to an early and success
full concluson. Then, if he wants to
tlak about his own and his party 5
political desires, he still has time be-
fore catching a train to the next
stop, he may talk on those subjects D
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Over 100000 Acres Designated in
May Under Homestead Act

Over 100000 Acres Designated in
May Under Homestead Act
The Department of the Interior
issues the following:
Secretary Lane announces that dur
ing the month of May over 100000
acres of land were classified for entry
1nder the act which provides for &C
-luiTing stock raising homesteads en-
5racing $40 acres each. Of this
land, 985,000 acres are in Colorado,
10000 in New York, 475,OOO in
South Dakota and 1,265,OOO in Wyo-
ming. This makes a total of more
than 100000 acres that have so far
2een designated for entry under this
act.
Also during the month nearly l.
100000 acres of land were designat-
al for entry under the enlarged
homestead act under which entrymen
nay take up 32O-acre tracts. These
lands are located in Arizona, Califor-
ia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New
Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah,
5ashingtonand Wyoming.
Twenty-Five thousand acres in Mon
ana and 2,4OO acres in Washington
we're restored from coal Withdrawals.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
CHANGE THE CLUB PLAN NOW
Women Can ReorFanize Social to
Savings Clubs

Women Can ReOrFanize Social to
Savings Clubs
Business institutions all over Kan
sas are organizing their officers and
employees for the purpose Of establish
ing permanent war savings clubs.
These organizations are signing
pledge cards for the purpose of set
ting aside each month an amount to
be devoted to the cause of the war
through the war savings stamps
1t is now suggested that the women
of the state follow suit and transfer
the activities of their social clubs to
the war savings idea.
There are thousands of literary,
study, card and social clubs among
the women of Kansas. 1t IS custo-
mary to collect dues from the mem
bers--the money being used for year
books, programs and banquets. The
card clubs give prizes and at most or
ganization affairs, q lunch or refresh
ments are served
It is the wish of the government as
the June % war savings campaign
well as the state body IN charge OF
that all the money possible be col
lected or pledged for the little 'fstick-
ers' that viii perform such a great
task in winning the war It Is sug-
gested that the women OF Kansas de
vote their dues, their banquests, their
lunches and their prizes to the cause
of victory by buying stamps
It is up to you. women OF Kansas.
FOR SALE.
A team, harness and wagon For
information see A A Wiesner.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11

Chamber OF Commerce on July 18th
and join IN movement to classify
and mobilize the industries OF Kan
sas for the period OF the war The
Topeka district comprises the south
eastern part of the state, roughly.
There is a danger that those manu-
features that are not classified viii
be frozen out of raw material as non
essential to the conduct of the war.
n. P. Buck, of Topeka, is temporary
chairman and will give particulars.
A hundred and fifty residents of
Burlington, Yates Center and 1ynaen
we're the guests of the Topeka Cham
Der Of Commerce last week: This is
the largest convocation of inter-city
visitors in the state so far. Sort of a
town house party for the Weekend.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Facing Question Whether Freedom
Shall Continue to Exist In the
World
(By Secretary of Labor wilson

kBy secretary OF LABOR WILSON,
With the exception of the Fourth
of July, 1776, this Fourth of July
IS the most significant in the history
of the Republic. In the 141 annni-
versaries which we have hitherto cele-
hrated we have been concerned with
the question of preserving and per
petuating liberty In the United States.
On this fatsful day the first time in
our annals, we ars face to face with
the question whether freedom, as
~ understand It, shall continue to ex-
ist IN the world, or whether the feu-
dalism which we once deemed obso-
lete shall be reimposed upon man
Gus; all other considerations Of slight
Kind. All other issues are extrane-
account. The die has been irrevo-
cably cast. If the tide Of battional
life comes after the war is ended.
This call of duty is not alone to
our young women TO prepare for
service, but to the people everywhere
to economic IN the use of profes-
sienal nurses except so drawn upon
the nurses of the country that there
are not half enough for serious home
cases, and they should be employed
N no other. Every household should
care for its own sick so far as is con
sistent with the health of the com
llunity.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Judge for 2srd Judicial District

Judge FOR 23rd Judicial District
To the Voters of the 23rd Judicial
District of Kansas:
I am a Republican candidate for
Judge of this the 23rd Judicial Dis
trict of Kansas. Your support IS
earnestly solicited and will be very
greatly appreciated.
I T. Purcell.
WaKeeney, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
For County Superintendent

l hereby announce myself as a
tendent of Public Instruction of Ell
lis County, subject to the decision of
the Republican voters at the August
primary election.
Louis Christensen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
First published June 20, 1879
Notice of Final Settlement

State of Kansas, Ellis County IS:
In the probate court of said County
In the matter OF the esate of Porter
T. Devore, Deceased.
TO ALL CREDITORS Of and other
PERSONS interested IN said ES-
TATE.
Creditors and all other persons in
terested in the aforesaid estate are
hereby notified that on the 18th day
of July, 1918, 1 shall apply TO the
Probate Court sitting at the Court
House IN the city of Hays, Ellis
county, Kansas, for full and final
settlement of said estate and for an
order Of the Court finding and ad-
judging who are the heirs Of Porter
F Devore, Deceased
G. L. Smith.
Administrator of the Estate of Porter
F Devore, Deceased.
Two large residence lots on Broad
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
7ood Administration Begins Cam
Paign to Utilize Garbage

The Food Administration issues the
following:
4 campaign for the utilization of
rarbage has been inaugurated by the
United States Food Administration,
ghich is advising all State administra-
-0rs to spread garbage utilization pro-
uganda through their territory and
uESe upon housekepers the necess-
Y for keeping garbage (kitchen and
table refuse) IN a separate cOntainer
from other house refuse.
Figures and statistics issued by the
Eood Administration show that IN
one ton of garbage there is sufficient
glycerine TO make the explosive
charge for fourteen 75-millimeter
shells, enough "fatty acid to manu-
facture rs pounds of soap, fertilizer
elements to grow bushels of wheat
and a score of other valuable mater
ials essential in the manufacture of
munitions
It 6 also pointed out that "a cities
CT over 100000 are not utilizing gar
oage and that the combined popula-
JiOn, which is estimated to be over
100000 is wasting 100000 lbs.
Of nitroglycerine and 100000
5Zvelve ounce cakes of soap, besides
$4,000 tons of tankage which con-
tains fertilizer sufficient to produce
100000 bushel wheat crop. The
value of this loss of materials is esti-
mated at S5,000,000.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
For Clerk of District Court

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of Clerk of the
District Court of Ellis County, Kan
sas, subject to the decision of the vo-
tiers of the republican party at the
August primary.
George Ziegler.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
For Probate Judge

/, At the solicitation of numerous
friends l hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of Probate
Judge subject to the primary election
in August, 1918.
F. E. McLain.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Cut this out for Reference

Three will be some one at the Red
Cross work room On Monday and
Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday and
Thursday forenoon and both forenoon
and afternoon to instruct in knitting
and to give out yarn, Remember we
must knit 100 pair of socks and 240
sweaters by October 1st.
Be sure and read the directions to
jyT1itforS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
For County ATTORNEY

am a candidate for the nomina-
ton on the Republican ticket for the
Office of County Attorney of Ellis
County. Harry L. Pestana.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Call to Young Women

The call from our brave men to
our brave young women is; prepare
to care for US when we come back
from the field of battle torn and shat
tered" And to the families every
where: ''Eoconmize in the use of
nurses already trained; we need them
that we may be healed to go back
to the front and fight until we win a
conclusive peace for you, ourselves
and for the world"
Faithfully,
ANNA H. SHAW,
Chairman Woman's Committee,
Council of National Defense.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
RED CROSS NOTES

Be sure and read the notice to
knitters-
In the kindergarten entertain
nent Eula Fulton and Dorothy Hark-
ness were Miss MsKee's ASSISTANTS. The
little tots Melted over $4,000 for the
ehapter.
The following have worked
Friday afternoon, July 5th: Refu-
gee Work, Mrs. Bell, Dorothy MOrri-
son, Eilene Bell, Walter Bell, Frank,
John Bell, 800 gunwipes.
Sewers: Mrs. Nickles, Morrison,
Hockensmith, Wilson, Bemis, Miss
Bemis, Earlenbaugh, Mrs. Troth, Hal
stead.
Monday: Mrs. Pestana, Penney, Bis
sing, Rogers, Schmoekel, Jordan, Ida
Shaffer, Refugee Mrs. Bell.
Tuesday, July g: Luella Rhine, Mrs.
Fred SchWaller, Mrs E. r King, Mrs.
W. D. King, Mrs. Bartholic, Esther
Kennedy, Olive King, Myrtle Noon,
Mrs. W. Singleton, Mrs. H. W. Koen-
exc, Mrs Anton Gross, Myrtle Cost
ner. Winifred Bennett, Mildred Guen-
tne.., Freda Morrison, Mrs. A. D.
Stewart, Mrs. Kirkland.
Tuesday: Mrs. E. King, Mrs. Bar
tholic, Mrs. Ed Hill, Mrs. Fred Miller,
Mrs. Chas King, Mrs Crawford, Mrs.
Rhyan and daughter, Mrs Miller,
Mrs. NJ. R. King, Mrs. Croft.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11

wounded and their dependents and
to the families and dependents of
those who make the supreme sacri-
fee for their country.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Political Announcements
For Resister of Deeds

L hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Register of
Deeds subject to the decision Of the
Republican primaries.
Lsona n. Jantzsn.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
For Congress Sixth District

For Congress Sixth District
l am a Republican candidate for
Congress in the Sixth District and re-
specially ask the support of both
women and men voters in the August
primary.
w. J. Meredith,
Phillipsburg, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
Attention Knitters


Those who checked out yarn be-
fore June 18th, are asked to finish
tn earticles and hand in right away.
If for any cause you are unable to
finish the piece send it in unfinished.
Be sure your name is pinned to it
so due credit may be given you.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11

Two large residence lots on Broad
way for sale Inquire at Free Press
office
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11

A team, harness and wagon F.
information see A. A. Wiesner.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-11
LANDS CLAssED FOR ENTRY

OI4lTman " OMAN OOmm1CJee,
- Council of National Defense.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-09

! Miss Eunice Evans, of Garden
Grove, came Saturday and visited
! over Sunday in this city at the home
| of her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs.
! w. II. Frost.
! Mrs. Matte Walker returned to
her home at Van Vert Saturday af.-
ter a few days visit in this city at
the home s MEET; Of her mothero Mrs Caro-
Mrs. Art Griffin, who was called
of her mother, Mrs. ]. e. Drury re-
turned Saturday to her home at
Yuma, Colorado.
Mrs. Minnie McGrail and Mrs. Ell
la Ogier returned to their homes at
visit at the home of Mrs.. c. Bull
lard in this city.
Mrs. Rose Lands and daughter,
Miss Emma, of Grand River, came
Friday and visited a few days at the
home Of her mother, Mrs. M. A. De-
Kalb, in this city.
to their home at Leroy Monday ar
ter an over Sunday visit in this city
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Smith.
Mrs. j. II. Standifer and son Earl
returned to their home at Davis
City Saturday evening after visit
at the nome Oh ueT SlSleI, MIS-. JdSh
Bowman, in this city.
j. A. Wilson, of Garden Grove,
who had been visiting at the home
of his sister. Mrs. d. A. Buell., in
this city, left Friday afternoon for
visit at Des Moines.
Miss Donella Ballou returned
Tuesday evening to her home at
Kellerton after a few days visit at
the home of her grandmother, Mrs
j. M. Still, in this city.
Tom Judd, of Camp Lewis, Wash
ington, who had been visiting with
relatives at Davis City, came to
Leon Thursday to visit his many
old friends in this city.
Mrs. w. H. Becknor, who had
been visiting at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John Norton, in this
city, returned to her home at Wat
erloo Saturday afternoon.
Miss Iris Smith, one of the Leon
High School graduates this year.
went to her home at Pleasanton
Thursday evening and visited over
Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Ehrhardt OF
this city. and Mrs. e. Cornell, OF
Sayre, Oklahoma, autoed to Des
Moines Sunday and We're caught by
the rain and had to return home on
the train Monday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-09
Miss Lulu Shields, who is a stu

Miss Lulu Shields, who is stu
dent at Simpson College at Indian
ola, came Saturday for an over Sun
day visit at the home Of her parents,
Nj. and Mrs. w. H. Shields.
County food administrator w. II.
Shields and A. l.. .Ackerley motor
ed to Des Moines Monday nor morning !,
mn isrna snf held e IL that city tyou
Grove > was S; visiting ii in Leon satur-
day. being enroute home from dag
onal where she attended a w. f. M.
convention Thursday and Friday.
Phillip Little, who has been a
Stu a the past year in b The Leon
ed his school work for this year.
Mrs. Anna Woodbury., of Garden
Grove, was in Leon Monday enroute
home from Newton, Iowa, where she
had been visiting a few days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. John.
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Bradley went
to Houston, Texas last Friday to
visit a few days with their son,
Lieut.. Will Bradley, who expects to
go across the big pond at any time
now.
j. O. Miller, who was here to at
tenu the 1unefdl OF HIS uncle, IOD-
ert Bowsher departed Sunday for
his home at Los angeles, California,
J. r. Bowsher driving him to Osceola
Sunday.
granddaughter, Rose Cairnes return
ed to their home at Grand River
Tuesday after visit in this city
with her daughter, Mrs. Lenna
Cairnes.
Miss Myrtle Quiet, who is employ
ant came Friday noon for a few
days visit at the home of her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Quiet in
this city.
S. M. Bracewell. former we'll
known resident of Decatur county,
now residing at Esmond. S. d., who
had been visiting with relatives
southeast of Leon, went to Lamont
Saturday evening for an over Sun
day visit.
Mrs. V. F. Penniwell went to Des
Moines Monday to take charge of
the home of her brother, j. V. Ar
ney, who left Sunday for Philadel-
phia, Penna., to have an operation
performed for the removal of the
gold crown which was lodged in his
wind pipe, Mrs. Arney accompanying
him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-09
Farewell Senior Party.

On Monday evening, May 6, the
Seniors, High School teachers and
members of the school board with
their wives spent most ENJOYABLE
evening at the VanWerden home IN
south Leon This was the second
time the Seniors and faulty nave
VanWerden this spring and if pos
sibIe the last evening was more en-
joyable than the first. The time
was spent with games and dancing
Just before refreshments were serv-
ed each guest was presented with
the class flower, a lovely American
Beauty rose, the gift OF Mr.. ana 1
feeling that the last Senior party
will be long remembered.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. b. l.. Eiker Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-09

Mrs. G. H. Mitchell and little
daughter departed Monday for Camp
Bowie at Houston, Texas, where
base hospital, and they will reside
there for the nresent..
Vern Binning, who is stationed at
the Great Lakes Naval Training Sta
ton, came last week on a thirteen
day furlough which he is spending
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-09
. PURELY PERSONAL

Miss Edna Brann was visitor at
& Decatur Saturday afternoon,
Milt Truitt, Of near Blockley, was
visiting IN this Set city Tuesday lay c..
/ was a visitor in Leon Monday.
%. al. 7, Wiley, Of Tuskeego, had
business in Leon last Thursday,
Charles Cherrington made a busi-
D ness trip to Des Moines Monday.
Phillip Williams was a business
4 visitor at Davis City last Friday.
sA visitor in this city last Saturday.
John Fox, of Davis City, was a
{ visitor in this city last Thursday.
Miss Ola Stratton,. OF Saline, Mo-,
was visiting in Leon last Saturday.
Miss Ruth Tharp returned Satur-
VI Mrs rso Nice { Marble ,' Of Davis City,
was visitor in Leon last SATURDAY.
Mrs. Bob Axes went to Blocklev
4 Friday for a short visit with friends.
Oscar Judd, of Davis City. was a
business visitor, in this city Monday.
Mrs. Charles Cornett, of Pleasan-
ton, was visiting in this city Monday.
Miss Cecil Irving, of Van Vert,
/ was visitor in this city last Satur-
VIM. Carroll, of near Decatur; was
y UuSlAesS flsltol III Ills SAtS A"S9
w. w. Wiley, of Davis City, was
= business visitor in Leon last Thurs
j.. R. Norris, Of Pleasanton, was
business visitor in this city Mon
i. A. Mitchell, of Weldon, YVES a
business visitor in this city Tues
j. R. Smith. of Lamont, was a
business visitor in Leon last Mon
s. D. Fleet, of Lamont, was e
business visitor in this city last Fri
Prof. B. G. Porter, of Decatur,
was visitor in this city last Satur-
Charles Stanley. of Decatur, was
= business visitor in Leon last Sat
81 Prof. S. A. Lohr of Davis City,
was a business visitor in Leon Sat
Mrs. L. S. Wight. of Lamont. was
visiting with Leon friends last Sat
urday.
Friday.
George Bowman went to Blockley
TUESDAY to visit few days with
friends.
Norris Snyder returned Jues0ay
evening from few days visit in Des
Moines.
e. E. Henderson returned Monday
|seyening from business trip to Des
MI. and Mrs. J. E. Vail, of Gar
/ den Grove, we're visitors in this city
Geo. P. Campbell, of Davis City,
was business visitor in this city
! Monday.
&City, was a business visitor in Leon
Monday.
pas business visitor IN this city
Fletcher Honn, of near Blockley.
vas q business visitor in Leon last
q. S. Doolittle, of near Davis City,
vas a business visitor in Leon last
Thursday.
e.itv. was a visitor in this city last
Thursday.
II business visitor in this city last
4hursday. n.
eame. Monday for few days VISIT
RAYMOND Frost returned Saturday
fsum q few days visit with relatives
Miss Frances Caulfield, of north
Easf 81 Leon. returned Tuesday even
~ from a weeks visit with friends
- Des Moines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-30
USE sLA CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING

to prevent your hair from growing gray and to restore a beautiful dark colo rto gray or faded hair. Sold and guaranteed by all good drug stores everywhere, or sentd irect for $1.20 by jan Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co.,, Mem phis, Tenn.-( (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-30
Chicken Mystery.

Pearl and Stanley. six and four, re> upectively. had buried dead chicken In their garden. A week later out of curiosity they went to dig 1t up, tp the wrong place. and did not find 1t. Excited. they ran together to mother and cried. "Ma. that chicken must have gone to heaven. because It isn1 shere any porev