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The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

and unloaded, the ships cargo space
is available in great quantities. Why
should it not be utilized on the return
trip? Why should the ships be sent
back in ballast? The government
answers in effect:
AS to Return Caruoes
There is no reason why the ships
should not bring something back that
is useful. Our first desire is to get
food and other supplies to our sol
diers and the allies as rapidly as pos
sible and as plentifully as possible.
That means we must not only send the
ships over effectively, but we must
have them back here promptly for an
other cargo. If necessary, Wen have
them come back in cargo if we can
save time that way.
1--WE prefer, however to have the
ships bring back things that we need.
and to keep up our trade with friendly
nations. If you will have your goods
ready at European ports where vessels
are unloading and get the goods
aboard, with reasonable speed the
ships will do their part for commerce
and will serve the nation at the same
time We are willing to tell you the
place where the ships will unload.
1t is up to you to be ready with the
goods. We cannot afford to send
ships to ports for goods, but we
should like to have you send goods
to ports for ships"
That is the unofficial language for
the general clauses which are a part |
of the restricted lists. The exact read
ing of the clauses in The second lists
is that applications for import licenses
for restricted goods will not be
granted except under certain condi-
lions the third of which is. ''When
coming as a return cargo from Euro
pean points and then only (al when
coming from convenient port. tb) |
loaded without delay and (c) when
the importation from Europe is not
specifically prohibited in said list"
A real embargo, as tight as that
of Jeffersons, has been the effect,
however, in the case of some COM
modities, not numerous but of cOnsid
cradle importance. Most breadstuffs,
gelatine, malt liquors, candy, corrfec-
tionery, tobacco leaf, she'll fish, lime,
building cement, dairy products lead
pumice, starch stone and stone m.4Pu-
features are among the commodS sas1
under the ban. The restriction against
the importation of these applies even
if they are European products and
might be loaded with undue delay at
convenient ports. Food articles in
particular are needed in Europe just
now, ana it is preferred to have the
ships come back from Europe in bali
fast rather than have th4m bring ink
foods and, perhaps, take them Back
later That is regarded as a plain
waste of shipping.
Luxuries Not Wanted
1t is inevitable that some corEmod-
tiles should be affected to- a greaterE
extent than others Take agricufUuraIE
indictments, for example, one Of
the restricted classes on tfie first of |
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

story about the kaiser says he
has "fifty-nine years to his credit, y
but probably the more correct phras'
eoIOgv would be "to his discredit."
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07
Bank of Alaska
With the Aim that Its Growth Will Give
the Name Full Sianificanee

Do you want a solid, sturdy shoe that
will give you lasting comfort and freedom
from loot troubles2 Then-get the BUCK
HEIGHT Army Shoe-for practical, everyday
wear. Made on the Munson Last-adopted
by the U. S. Army, worn by all our soldiers
and thousands of men in civil life. The
BUCKHECHT Army Shoe is NOT subject
to seizure. On the contrary-it is endorsed
by the Z. S. Army for civilian wear.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

The pessimist who used to complain
that the government never did any
thing for him has now been meta
morphosed into an optimist who is
glad that the government hasn't done
anything to him.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

Lieutenant Fonck Of the French avi-
alton corps downed six German air
planes in one day recently. You might
saw the Huns were demoralized by an
attack of funk.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

Quality talks. Smoke an Ell Roi
Tan Cigar and be convinced; they are
mild. II
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

The minister of justice in the new
Hungarian cabinet will probably find
a slight lack of raw material In MS
department.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

Another French traitor has been
condemned to death and there will
be less German slush money in cir
culation hereafter.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

Probably Gutzon Borglum never
made as big a bust as sculptor as ne
did as an Investigator.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

1t is about time for the press as
sociations to carry the details of the
English flood in fifty years."
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

Use less wheat ana meat. Buy local
foods. Serve just enough Use what
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

About the only thing left intact in
Russia now is a difference of opinion,
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-06-07

For real lemon pies-tbe American
Bakery. Next Goor to the Modern
Laundry.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Millman Goes to the
Chamber of Commerce
Has Taken Position of Acting Sec
retary and Will Handle
War Work

While the matter Of a permanent
secretary of the Liberal Chamber of
Commerce is being further consider
ed, announcement is made that Ray
Millman will act as secretary of the
organization. He will be at the Of
flee of the Chamber of Commerce in
the new location of the Liberal Light,
Ice e. Power Company.
In addition to his duties as Secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce,
he will also handle his numerous Of
fees in the prosecution of war work.
Mr.. Millman is County Fuel Admins
traitor, Food Administrator, Chairman
of the County Council Of Defense and
about dozen other titles carrying
world of grief and hard work but no
salary.
Mr.. Millman has been urged by
many Of his friends to accept the po-
sition permanently and should he be
induced to do so, Liberal will have q
Chamber of Commerce secretary who
is one. of the best boosters in the
Southwest.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Farmer Who Grinds
Need Not Buy Meal
Provisions Have Been Made For
Farmers to Utilize Their
Own Products.

Several times the question has
arose as to what effect the fifty-fifty
order would have ON the man who
grew and ground his own meal, and
other non-wheat products. This has
been definitely seftled by Walter P.
Innes, Federal Food Administrator
for Kansas. = ~
W. E. Wilson, Secretary of the
County Food Council, has received an
order from Mr.. Innes which says:
"Where producer grinds his own
corn meal for consumption in his
family, he. must give the dealer a
dated and signed statement Of the
amount on hand and further state
that he is patriotically following in
his home the conservation rule, using
the corn meal and other listed wheat
substitutes in quantities by weight
equal to the amount of wheat flour
consumed. The dealer must keep
this statement on file and endorse in
ink the purchases on the back of said
statement. In this way he may sell
from time to time, wheat flour with
out further substitutes to quantity
equal in weight to the amount of
corn meal in the signed statement.
Dealers must keep these statements
on file for reference and shall report
to the State Food Administrator any
customer he has reason to believe is
not acting in good faith"
The order also makes provision in
a similar manner for the man who
takes his grist to a mill for grinding,
whether it be a regularly established
mill or merely grinder ton farm.
The mill gives the customer certifi-
cate dated and signed and the dealer
in -four may sell him an equal amount
of flour, the purchase date and num-
ber Of pounds to be- endorsed on the
back of the certificate, and record to
be kept by the merchant.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Sparks from the Rail


Night Foreman o. E. Bailey was
called to Lincoln, Neb., on account Of
the death of his father-in-law. Floyd
Higgins is night foreman during his
absence.
Manuel Farrell has been off duty
the past week on account of sickness.
Charles Fleener, night call boy, has
resigned.
Machinist John Gibson went to
Chicago Sunday.
Hosler o. B. WINNER has been
called, to Camp Funston on account of
the illness of his brother. His place
is being filled by W. E. Jay.
J. B. Downing, oldest machinist
here, has laid off for trip to Guth-
rie, Okla.
Euless Landess is new night call
boy.
Mrs. o. E. Bailey and children Wis
tied her husband few days last
week.
Hoster Helper H. S. Carter has re-
signed
Mrs. v. N. Potts, wife of day fore
man, returned from Herington last
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
New Order Affects
Style of Our Shoes
Cut OFF the Tops and Limit Number
of Colors to Be Manu-
factufed.

A circular from the Council Of Ma
tional Defense to the shoe dealers of
the country, urges them to cooperate
with the Commercial Economy Board
in reducing the number of styles.
w. E. Wilson, secretary Of the
County Council, has one of the cir
culars, and the points the manufac-
turer is asked to observe are as fol
lows:
No woman's shoe shall be over nine
inches in height.
Children and Misses shoes should
not exceed seven inches.
Mems shoes, except canvas, should
be restricted to black and two shades
of tan.
Women's shoes shall be restricted
to white, black, two shades of tan
and two shades of gray.
1t is understood that the rulings
shall apply to cloth top as well as
leather shoes.
Dealers may sell what stock they
have. on hand or what has already
been manufactured, and the order is
intended primarily for the manufac-
turers. The cooperation of the deal
ers is asked, as well as the public.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
\ DISGRACE TO
CITY OF LIBERAL

Last Tuesday evening during the
sermon by Rev. Rayburn, someone
without the hope of heaven or fear Of
hell, stopped so low as to throw rocks
at the building.
We do not know who the guilty
party was or what was the motive
that prompted them to take the risk
of occupying prison cell, but we dc
know that it was low-down, dirty
trick, worthy Of none but degen.
crate.
The affair disturbed the meeting
and this made it a clear violation OF
very strict law, and should the gull.
ty party be discovered they will gel
the limit.
Rev. Rayburn talks plainly. He
says some things that are apt to gel
under the hide Of the wrong-doer-
that is what he is here for. There is
nothing compulsory about attending
the meeting. If one cannot stand
what he says they are at liberty tc
remain away, but there is little use
for anyone to adopt such tactics as
were resorted to Tuesday evening
They will have no effect on Mr.. Ray
burn or the meeting. They are very
liable to have serious effect upor
the guilty person.
Unfortunately the English Ian
guage does not contain any word thai
will adequately describe a varmint
Of this class, so we are unable Il
make further comment. but we viii
say that the good people Of Liberia
are not in sympathy with such tactic.
and will use all diligence in hunting
out and furnishing such wrongs.
This must not occur again. If LEI
continue it will be disgrace to the
city.
Mayor Smith has authorized the
policing of the grounds near the
building and an attempt of the dep
relation will mean arrests, and Wig
orous prosecution.
We sincerely hope that we shall
not have to again mention this mat.
ter, and if we do it will be in the
police court items.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
sMILEAcs BOOKS GOING WELL
AT GRIFFITH & BAUCHMAN'S s

During the past week Griffith &
Baughman have taken an interest in
the sale of the Smileage Books which
have been experiencing slow sale
in Liberal and thru their efforts a
large number Of books have now been
sold.
Liberal, however, is not yet as well
represented in the sale of these books
as they should be, and if you have
yet made your purchase you should
call at their Office at once and do so,
as report Of the sale Of these books
must be sent in within few days,
and Liberal wants to be in line with
other live towns of Western Kansas.
This is a most worthy cause, and
one which each of us should give our
support. The books sell for only 81
and each one provides some soldier
boy with admission to 20 high class en-
tertainments. Griffith and Baugh-
man have the boks and the list of pur-
chasers in their window.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Will Talk Cemetery
Improvement Monday
Meeting Wall Be Held in Tabernacle
to Discuss Beautifying
Cemetery.

The Cemetery meeting held last
week at the Griffith & Baughman Of
Zee was not largely attended, but
enough interest developed to Justify
taking the proposition up, and it was
decided to hold meeting at the
Tabernacle Monday evening.
At this meeting definite plans will
be made and every citizen of the
town should attend. Get out and
make this a real meeting. Think on
the matter and have something to Of
fer, and get up and say it. Make it
a time of discussion and action. Men
and women alike should be there to
do whatever part they can for the
identifying of the cemetery. It is q
matter that concerns everyone, and
especially should all lot owners be
present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Vickers Gets Close
in City Property
Buys Six Lots Immediately South oi
His Business House on
Washington.

The Vickers Elevator Company
last week closed a deal with R. j.
Terwilliger for the six lots adjoining
his business property on the south,
on Washington Avenue one block
east of Kansas avenue.
The railroad switch running into
the Star lumber yard comes up to the
alley east of the lots and it. will be
but small matter to extend it across
to the property acquired by Mr..
Vickers.
AT the present time the business
of the company is expanding, and it
is believed that before many years
warehouse will be erected on the
lots and the switch extended to the
property. It is one Of the best
close-in buys one. could imagine and
the foresight exercised by Mr.. Wick
ers is undoubtedly good.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
PROCLAMATION

President Wilson'S Proclamation of
January 28th urges every patriotic
American to help win the war by food
conservation.
America faces a crisis, but we fail
to grasp the situation. Stopl-Think
of the boys you know in the army
the $4,000 Kansas boys who are Of
fering their lives for US. They are
going over the sea and we must feed
them. Every true Kansan will do
his part. He will gladly observe the
meatless days, the wheatless days and
use wheat substitutes to save flour
for our soldiers and the allies.
Food will win the war, and every
shipment of -four to Europe means
fewer of our boys to go into the
trenches and fewer white crosses in
France.
A Call to Loyal Kansas
Flour is the great need. Have you
a surplus? For many years it has
been a custom in Kansas to buy flour
in large quantities and store in our
homes. We inherit this from the
early settlers. Under ordinary cir
cumstances it is harmless and
thrifty practice, but we are now fac
ing war emergency shortage. Ev-
cry Kansan who has in his home more
than one or two sacks Of -four can
render his country patriotic service
by returning the surplus to the retail
er for credit and exchange even il il
| is financial sacrifice. Then join the
ranks Of the loyal Kansans who live
on the fifty-ffty war basis, that is
use in their homes an equal quantity
by weight Of wheat substitutes witt
all wheat -four.
We all must cooperate to win this
war. Every Kansas town and city
should have its war club to take care
of war problems. Get together in
your town-explain to those who
have a surplus of -four, the emergen.
cy need. Many lives may be saved
by a little sacrifice. Send this Office
a full list Of the patriotic citizens in
your community who re-distribute
their surplus flour to help win the
war. Give name, address and amount
of -four returned. This office will
keep an honor roll of Kansans who
MAKE JHlS SdCrlllCc. uc HOHOi ioil
will be sent thru Mr.. Hoover to Pres
ident Wilson to show what Kansas is
doing to help win the war.
In Cawley county five farmers vlo-
unfairly redistributed flour and re-
ported to the county Food Admins
traitor. One of them. German
farmer, said: "One sack is enough
for my family for thirty days and
understand that more than thirty
day supply is boarding. Hoarding
congests freight, hampers the mills
and interferes with Hoover's plans
of distribution. Altho am subject
of the Kaiser | want to see America
win because l know the curse of the
German system. / will do my part to
help win the war with food"
There is penalty for boarding
-four, of several thousand dollars
fine, or a number of years in prison
or both. This would indicate the
emergency need when such law is
passed in free America. AS true
patriots we want to show the country
that no such law is needed in Kan
sas-"Out where the west begins"
u. s. FOOD ADMINISTRATION,
W. P. Innis, Administrator for
Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Daily For Next Week
Beginning Monday
Liberal People Asked to Cooperate
to Make Paper Repre-
sentative.

Next Monday evening The Liberal
Daily Democrat will make its first
appearance this year. It is our inten-
tion to make better paper than the
Chautauqua daily, and in this we are
going to ask the cooperation of everv
citizen of the town and county. Send
us in news items whenever you know
anything of interest, be it in your
family or neighbor's. In this way
we can give all the news, and that
Is the idea.
The business men are asked to buy
what space they can afford to carry.
There will be no urging or bully
ragging to get people to buy adver-
tising space. The daily will run dur
ing the remainder Of the meeting if
it does not carry an inch of advertis-
ing. We are going to offer it for sale
and will appreciate your assistance,
but II it has to be losing PROPOSE
tion we will stand it.
The enthusiasm that greeted the
Chautauqua daily has not developed,
although the cause is in every way as
worthy. We do not understand the
reason, but it is causing us no loss of
sleep. We have announced the paper
and do not expect to back up. We
still believe that the business men of
Liberal will support it at least enough
to make it pay its way and this will
satisfy us. We are here to boost the
town and every good institution. We
did not come here to get rich. We
never harbor delusions.- We expect
to make living for ourself and fam
lily. We always have done it and see
no reason why we should not con-
tinue to do so.
We will appreciate your support of
the daily both in the matter of news
and advertising.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21

]. L. Hinchman, field man for the
Liberal Equity Creamery, paid Wis
it to this office Tuesday last. Mr..
Hinchman, who for quite while was
the live wire of the Chamber of Com
merce of Liberal, resigned some time
back and now will be found as num-
ber one field representative for the
company by whom he is employed.
We have found him to be at his post
and ready at any time to promote a
good cause, and too, we are sure in
his new line the company may be
proud of the man selected, as we
think his work will be successful.
Guymon Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
BERRY SMITH TRANSFERRED
TO CAMP MERRITT, N. J

r. Berry Smith, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. A. Smith of Hayne, who has
been in the signal corps Of the U. s.
army has been transferred from
Camp Funstonrto Camp Merritt, New
Jersey. Berry writes his parents
that enroute they passed through
London, Ontario, Canada, and wher-
ever they went received great ova-
ton. He says he does not know the
reason for the transfer unless it
means that he is to go over soon. He
is well pleased with army life and
eagerly anticipates the trip across.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21

Mr.. C. E. Hancock was among the
few from Liberal who was in attend
ance at the recent Kansas City auto
mobile show. Mr.. Hancock has pat
ent on an automobile trailer which he
has built himself and which he put be-
fore several automobile men of prom
inence in Kansas City, and he re-
ceived very strong encouragement
that his traitor would soon be one
of the big sellers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Popular Law Firm
Dissolved Partnership
E. w. Davis and F. s. Macy to Work
As individuals In
Future f

Announcement was made the first
Of the week of the dissolution of the
dissolution Of the partnership Of
Macy & Davis, attorneys. Mr.. Macy
will continue to occupy the former
headquarters Of the firm while Mr..
Davis will open an Office In the rooms
first door west Of the Democrat Of
flee in the Citizens bank building.
Mr.. Davis has built up an enviable
reputation as an attorney and will
doubtless receive good business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
ROYAL ARCH MASONS
CHARTER IS GRANTED
After Working Under Dispensation
Camp Will Be Regularly
Chartered

Herbert Hobble, Scribe of the To-
cal camp Royal Arch Masons, has re-
turned from Topeka, where he went
as a representative of the Liberal
Camp at the meeting of the, Grand
Lodge.
Mr.. Hobble brings the information
that the charter for the Liberal
Camp has been allowed and that an
officer Of that body will soon visit
Liberal and formally institute the
Camp.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
ESTABLISH EMERGENCY
HOSPITAL IN HOOKER

Miss Maud Dover, of Liberal, has
rented the Risen building, on AL
bright street and intends to use it for
an emergency hospital.
The roms have all been remodeled
and redecorated and the building will
accommodate four patients, besides
the operating room and kitchen and
living rooms.-Hooker Advance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21

The United States is just beginning
to demonstrate its unexampled power
and might. 1t is called upon to de-
fend the liberty of the world, to pre-
serve civilization and humanity. It
is answering in a way to demonstrate
that it is equal to the task in courage,
in genius, in men, and in money.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
CRACKERS TO COUNT
THE SAME AS WHEAT
Must Be Sold BY Crocers on Fifty
Fifty Basis Here
after

While the official order has not
reached Liberal it is fact that such
is the case. A travelling man re-
ceived message from his company
at this place which conveyed the in
formation and advised him that in
the future he was to sell crackers to
grocers on the fifty-fifty basis with
non-wheat products.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21
Electric Light Office
Will Move This Week

To Occupy North Room of the VOL
ley Building on North
Kansas.
The Office Of the Liberal Light, Ice
& Power will be moved the last Of the
week to the north room of the Wolley
building on North Kansas avenue.
Considerable work has been done
on the interior of the building and
the Light Company will have one Of
the incest and best appointed Offices
in the country.
The Office of the Chamber Of Com
merce will continue to have Offices
with the company in the new loca-
ton. This is to facilitate work of
the organization of which Mr.. Ma
gruder of the Light Company is pres
ident.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-02-21

Miss Blanche Weidensaul left fol
Kansas City and Leona, Kansas, to.
day. She will be at Leona several
weeks visiting relatives.