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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
IS BABIES REGISTERED
BETTER BABY WEEK

The Better Baby Week was observ-
ed June 10 and 20 at the Christian
church. The building was appro-
priately decorated in the National
colors, the work being in charge of
the Womans' Committee of the Sew
ard County Council of Defense, with
Mrs. Roy Harrison as chairman, and
1t was largely due to her untiring eff
fort that the work was so successful
ly conducted.
65 babies were registered during
, the days of the registration.
j. S. Miller and Fred Beatty, den-
fists, were faithfully in attendance
the, whole time, donating their SER
vices to the cause.
Our nurse for baby week was Mrs.
S. Damie Aker, and she was on hand
continually as was also Miss Rose
George, who registered the babies.
They have the thanks of all for their
time and interest.
Mrs. o. C. Armstrong, chairman of
the Social Service Committee was
called away by the death of rela-
tive and could not assist.
The ladies who contributed in
many ways to the success of the
movement were: Mrs. w. o. Woods,
Mrs. C. D. Gasaway, Mrs. A. F. Cor
man, Mrs. Abe X. Stoufer, Mrs. War
rem Zimmerman, Mrs. o. D. Nichols
and others, whose names we could
not learn.
The following doctors assisted in
the examination of the babies: DR..
Geo. s. Smith, DR.. F. w. Huddleston,
DR.. M. H. Levi, DR.. Eugene F. Pell-
ette, and DR.. Morrow. They have
the thanks of the committee for
their assistance.
Better Babies Week will be an an
nual affair in Liberal. Each of the
doctors, dentists and nurses Of the
city will be asked to furnish their
apportionment of time to this work
which is under the direction Of the
state.
The State Board of Health asks
the doctors and dentists to furnish
substitutes when then cannot be pres
ent.
The loyalty of the newspapers Of
Liberal in giving valuable space to
this phase of war work, is appreciated
by the organization in charge.
Mrs. W. E. Wilson, Mrs. Earl
Smith and Mrs. Minnie Johnston
Grinstead acted as clerks in a very
efficient manner.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
POOL HALLS TO RUN
ANOTHER YEAR YET
Council Decides Against Closing on
Less Than a Years
Notice.

The pool hall situation in Liberal
the past few weeks has been like the
Dutchman's idea Of flea, but from
the present outlook the flea is locat-
ed.
Upon petition from the Minis
terial Association the council voted
to close the pool halls. This was at
meeting several weeks ago. At
their next meeting a petition liberal
ly signed by business men asked an
amendment to their action in that the
owners be given one years time in
which to dispose of their business.
This petition, like the first, was ia
vorably acted upon by the council.
Then the Good Citizens League
got busy. Other petitions were cir
culated asking that the pool halls be
closed at the end of 80 days. This
petition was taken by fifteen or twen-
ty business and professional men and
presented to the council at the meet
ing Tuesday evening.
After a short discussion the coun-
Gil voted a to to table the petition.
The members expressed themselves
as being of the opinion that years
notice was right and just and that
their decision was final.
Unless something further can be
brought out by the legal representa-
tives the pool halls will remain one
year from the first of July when IL
censes will be issued for that length
of time.
1t is not our business to criticise
the council for their action. In most
instances they have proven them
selves qualified as guardians of the
interests of the city, and deserve
credit therefor. However, we cannot
agree with them in their stand in
this matter. We have no quarrel with
them in turning down the petition
submitted, but when the matter of
taking vote of the people in regard
to the pool hall proposition and abid-
ing by the result we think they erred.
Putting ourself in their place, which
is only fair to them, we should have
welcomed a vote on the matter and
been willing to abide by it.
The business men have already ex-
pressed themselves generally. The
two pe lions contained the names of
the large majority of those actually
engaged in business here, and there
is little doubt but what an election
would go strongly against the pool
halls. But there is where the rub
comes. There is no legal way in
which an election may be held. The
best that could be done would be a
straw vote which would still leave the
matter up to the council, and with
one exception the members of that
body have gone on record against
considering such a vote.
So it seems that all that has been
done has been in vain and that we
will have the pool halls with us until
the expiration of their licenses.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
ATTEMPTS HARVESTING

Henry Goss, with the firm of Grif-
fifth & Baughman says, "It can't be
did," referring to his attempt at har-
vesting. Henry is ambitious in a way,
and also patriotic, and thought the
harvest field would be good place
to do his bit, but after wrestling with
the header teams belonging to Har-
low Emrie, Especially one blue mule)
he decided that it was too strenuous
for one not accustomed to the work.
Some of the crew states that Henry
made very good effort, considering
his limited knowledge of the task,
and even went so far as to have the
boys tie him fast to the header, but
finally had to give it up. UP to the
present time very little of Henry has
been seen on the streets, but we
understand the druggists are doing
a pretty good business, keeping Hen
ry supplied with lotions adapted to
sunburn, bruises, etc.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
SEWARD COUNTY STANDS
18TH IN SALE OF w. S. S.
Our Quota of $l2s,s4o County Ha.
Bought But $14,637.

The people of Seward county have
not taken War Savings Stamps as
freely as most of the other counties
of the state. Out of the 105 counties
in Kansas, Seward ranks 18th. The
amount apportioned to Seward coun-
ty for 1918 was $129,540, and of this
amount but $14,637 has been sub
scribed. The sales per capita up to
the present time is but 1882, where
it would have been $40 had the quota
been taken.
Now it is up to Seward county to
come across once more and get up in
the list if not at the top.
At the meetings Friday night the
balance of the quota is expected to
be subscribed. This does not mean
that one must buy the stamps out
right on this date, but that they must
agree to buy during the remainder
of the year of 1918. The quota is
for the year and you have until jan
uary /, 1919 to take up your sub
scription. 1t would be we'll to buy
all possible right now, and take a
certain amount each month until
the first of the year.
Remember to be at the meetings
Friday night. The meetings in the
country will be held at the school
houses and in Liberal as follows:
First ward at the Baptist church I;
second ward M. E. church, third ward
at the court house.
Everyone is expected to attend
these meetings and subscribe for
what stamps they will take. The, rule
is TAKE ALL YOU eau PAY FOR.
If each person win do this there will
be no trouble in disposing of the
nunta
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
MAILING QUESTIONAIRES
TO NEW REGISTRANTS

Tuesday the 25th of June the Local
Board mailed the first questionaires
to the registrants of the 1918 class
Beginning on that day 25 per cent
were mailed and % per cent each
succeeding day until the entire num-
ber was mailed.
The registrants were allowed Z
days to receive, fill out the question
aire and return it to the Board. If
any registrant cannot make the re-
turn within the time he should apply
to the Board for an extension of time
The Legal Advisory Board, being
the members of the bar, are again
called upon by the Government fol-
assistance and any registrant may
receive assistance with the attorney
of his choice without compensation.
Call No. 819 for 2 men to volun-
teer for special work at the college
at Manhattan.
Call No. 819 now in the hands of
the Local Board calls for two regis
tered men, physically qualified for
general military service, to report to
the commanding officer at Manhattan,
Kansas, July 18th.
The men in this call will receive a
course of training at government ex-
pense, fitting them for positions as
auto mechanics, blacksmiths, car
penters, electricians, horseshoers, ma
chinists and radio operators.
This call is open for volunteers
until July /. Men in deferred class
will be required to waive the defer
red classification.
For further particulars inquire of
the Local Board.
Ray Steiner of Grandvalley regis
tered June oath.
Call No. ATT is to be answered by
Porter A. Kirk who will entrain for
Melissa Park, New Mexico, Sunday,
June 80.
The following registrants were re-
classified by the Local Board during
the past week:
James Harvey Spencer from class
BIC to IL.
Leroy Culley from Class "A to
B-2.
William Roy Denny from class
A-4 to BE-.
Joseph Robert Lyle from class "A
to BE-. Glass B-3 disallowed.
Ansel Henry Mahoney from class
A-4 to BE-.
Clarence H. Money from class A
to Az.
Leroy Ellsworth Gardner from
class A-4 to Az. Class J-3 allowed.
Eugene Ralph Jones from class
A-4 to Az.
Charlie Orville Davis from class
"A to Az.
Roy E. Timberlake from class A
to Az. Glass J-3 allowed.
Frank Raymond Kennedy from
class A-4 to Az.
Roy R. Spain, from 'class G-5 to
Al.
Several cases are now being inves-
tigated by the Government appeal
agent and the final action Of the
Board awaiting his report for re-
classification.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
GET YOUR NAME DOWN
OR YOU'RE A VAC
City Authorities Pass Drastic Regis
tration Ordinance.

The registration under the ordi.
nance recently passed by the city
council requiring registration of all
male inhabitants Of the city between
the ages Of 16 and go is now being
made.
Each person registering is given q
registration card which he may show
If the vag. officer questions him re-
garding his standing in the community
and he who fails to register under
the terms of the ordinance becomes
subject to the laws regarding vag-
rancy.
The time in which to register ends
Saturday, June 20, so if you want
to remain in the ranks of law abiding
citizens go to the Office of the city
clerk and give your history.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
EUGENE STOUFER HERE
VISITING HIS PARENTS

Eugent Stoufer, a real Liberal
boy, now in the gunners department
Of the U. S. Navy with headquarters
in Brooklyn, N. Y, is here on short
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abe X. Stoufer.
Gene is loking hearty and every
inch sailor. He says he enjoys the
life, and is glad he has gotten into
real service. He has made one trip
over already.
He will leave Saturday for New
York to report for duty.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
MARICLE SELLS PROPERTY
ENLISTS IN u. s. ARMY
Popular Manager of Enterprise Mer-
camille Company Beats
Draft.

The draft law is causing quite a
shake-up in business circles in Liber-
al The latest is the change at the
Enterprise Mercantile Co., caused by
Jess Maricle leaving the firm to enlist
in the navy.
Jess has disposed of his residence
property to Mrs. Chas. Plymell Of
Grand Valley, Oklahoma, who will
occupy it soon. His interest in the
store has been sold to the other
stockholders.
Jess has been a familiar figure in
Liberal for close to q dozen years.
In 1906 he entered the employ Of the
Enterprise Mercantile Co., and has
been in the store ever since. In 1918
he purchased stock in the company
and took the position as manager,
and he has made good one. He is
a steady, reliable young man, and has
good business training.
He and Mrs. Maricle will leave
Friday morning for Macksville where
Mrs. Maricle will remain with a sis
ter during his absence. Jess will be
in Topeka Tuesday where he will en-
list in the navy and do his part in the
world war.
Liberal is experiencing a real loss
in the departure of Mr.. Maricle, as
he was interested in the town and its
growth and was always ready to do
what he could to further the inter-
ests of the community.
We wish him good luck and safe
return.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
A VALUABLE LEASE

w. M. Pysher and brother, M. W
Pysher closed deal last week where.
by the Hooker Developing Company
Of Hooker, Okla, leased 27 acres in
the lead and zinc fields near Miami
Oklahoma, for a consideration OF
$23, 800.
DR.. w. T. Todd of this city pur.
chased tenth interest in the lease
There are already seven holes OF
good ore open on this lease with de-
velopments on all adjoining proper
ties.
The Hooker Developing Company
will begin drilling on this land this
week for further development.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
McPherson on North Lincoln was
struck by lightning early this morn
ing, the chimney being torn into
pieces and part of the roof about the
chimney burned. Some of the bricks
which fell through the opening the
lightning had made struck Mrs. Nc
Pherson on the head causing her to
become very much frightened think
ing she had been struck by lightning.
The electric light fuse were burned
out as was the case in several homes
in that neighborhood.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
PURCHASES FARM TRACTOR

Jacob H. Neufeld, of Gray, Okla
homa., was in Liberal Monday and
took out a gasoline tractor which he
will use on a section of land he owns
in that part Of the country. Owing
to so many young farmers who have
found it impossible to rent his land
so concluded rather than to leave it
idle during these war times he con-
cluded to buy the tractor and farm it
himself.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
WILL NOT BUILD NOW

William McLarty leading merchant
of Ochiltree, Texas, transacted bust
ness here with our merchants Mon
day. He states that work on that
branch of the Santa Fe railroad that
was being constructed through that
country has been suspended and will
probably not be resumed until after
the war
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

If you save to the utmost of your
capacity and buy w. s. S. and Lib
erty Bonds to the limit of your finan-
cial resources you will be as genu-
inely patriotic as anyone. But do not
forget that this means the limit of
your financial resources-the lin
it reached after down right hard
saving-saving that represents sac
rifice.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

Many people caught the inspiration
of helping the government by lending
it money after the Third Liberty
Loan closed. But it is not too late,
Another opportunity is at hand. The
government is calling just as urgently
for you to buy War Swings Stamps.
AS an investment the W. s. s. is
really the better security.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

People shouldn't get the idea that
the War Savings Stamps are for chill
dren's savings alone. The govern
ment is urging the older people to
take hold Of the campaign as well.
Kansas is asked to raise its quota at
once. Will we meet the issue square
ly as we have met every other obli-
CATION to the government
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
ESTABLISHES TRUCK LINE

John L. Just, who lives here, but
is one of the main members Of the
Gray, Okla, Mercantile Co., has re.
Gently purchased a motor truck fol
that firm and will do the freighting
for them from this point.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

Private Alva F. Jackson, Of Bat
terry B. 1st French Artillery, with
American Expeditionary forces in
France, who is the son of E. F. Jack
son of Brownwood, Texas, has arriv-
ed safely over seas. Mr.. Jackson is
grandson of Mrs. Kate Jones and
nephew of Mrs. Roy Womack Of
this citv
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

Rev. Miles o. Wolf Of Protection
will fill the pulpit at the Baptist
church Sunday, July 7, 1918.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27
PRODUCE MARKET

The following prices are
The following market prices
are being paid for produce
in Liberal today:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

A dance is being given this evening
at the P. A. Craig home, honoring
Miss Mary Humphrey, who is guest
of Misses Gladys and Velma Craig.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

Should we not consider it privi-
lege to save to help our boys.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-06-27

Why in the world don't you try a
Democrat Want Ad?
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05

cIsaaiag aad p'sssiag. Miss lsasesss, Flat
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
NORT0NS COME AND GO

Captain and Mrs. U. Grant Norton, who were ths last to leave this port last October for Fortuna Ledge by water, returned hero last Monday night over the trail in the good sled ship "Nor,onia." They report not an altogether pleasant trip, both on &C., count of severe weather and lack of sufficient snow.
 They report the sudden death of an old native known on tho Lower Yukon as Coney Jack. at 8 wood camp on tho big river near the old St. Joseph mission. With Coney Jack WAS young native boy about 9 or 10 years old named Csnklin, who awoke ono morn ing about two weeks ago to find his bsdfsllow dead. The youngster, d. though very poorly clad, traveled sfoot several miies over the rough trail and ice to . camp of white woodchop- DOTS, to whom he told his story. The boy was badly frozen on his trip for xs. sistance, but was picked up by . mail carrier, taken to Holy Cross, whore he is being cared for by tho good sisters.
 The Nortons report that short dis tance on this side of Holy Cross they mot Joe Mcdowell and John Novak, the drill export, who are going to Fortuna Lodge.
 Ths Nortonia sailed st o'clock Thursday from Iditarod for Tolstoi and Seward
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
Taf1 ;z5S ||$S;Ss4I,, sES 3S55

Tho passing of John Barleycorn last Monday night was somewhat disap- pointing to those who expected and looked for 2 spectacular finish. Both in Iditarod and Flat the svsnt was very commonplace, scarcely ripple to break the monotony. 'Tis reported that shortly after II o'clock on that evening tho resorts had 'closed out" their goods, and not ''cough drop" could be obtained at any of them long before midnight.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
STERLING DARK, sPUD PROMOTER

Sterling Dark, who is the owner of a valuable homestead nsar Matsnuska arrived in town yesterday Oct. 5th and is staying at the Richtsr House. Mr. Dark has raised . fine crop of potatoes and his visit at this time is for the pur- pose of disposing of portion of it. Mr. Dark is an old timer and for six teen years was engaged in mining in various parts of the territory. He took out s500 900 nsar Fairbanks in tho carly days.-Anchorags Timss.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To Charles Courtright, and to his heirs
 and assigns:

To Charles Courtright, and to his heirs
 and assigns:
 You are hereby notified that the un- dsrsignsd has expended in money, labor and improvements during the year l9l6 the sum of one hundred dollars (sl00) upon placer mining claim known as the Ophir Fraction, on Willow creek, 2 tributary of Iditarod river, in tho Otter mining and recording district. territory of Alaska, in order to hold said claim under tho provisions of the law respect ing annual labor on mining claims.
 And if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice you fail or refuse to pay your proportion of such expenditure, your interest in said claim will become the property of the undsr- signed co-owner, according to the pro- visions of Section 2324, Revised Stat utes of tho United States
 DONA LAGRANGE, Co-ownsr.
 First publication, January 5, 1918.
 Last publication. April 6, 1918.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
BYERs TRYING TO BE A BlRDMlA

A post card in the last mail sd- dressed to Tub" from Captain Earl L. Byers, dated at Seattle November II, st tates that the writer was taking his physical examination for 6 "birdman" in the Nationxl army. He said that he had already gons as high as tho forty second story of tho Smith building, but he was in an elevator at the time.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
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FREE NIGHT SCHOOL

A meeting of all those desiring to at- tend a free Citizenship Night School is called for tonight, Saturday, January 5, 1918, at the Commissioners office, Flat. The laws of the Territory pro- vide for such school in case at least 12 desire to attend.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
IDIrIRoD COMMERCIAL CLUB

Notice is hereby given that the reg ular annual meeting of tho Iditarod Commercial Club will be hold at the Miners & Merchants Bank on Monday. January !, 1918, tt s o'clock in the evening. GEO. ". ALBRIGHT,
 President.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05

Nov Years eve..Mr. and Mrs. Dave Strandbsrg gave 6 dinner. Those pres snt were Mr. and Mrs. Monkman. Mr. and Mrs A. F. Erickson. Mira E. T. Malin, Miss Helen Grant and Oscar M. Anderson.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05

The hard times dance given xt Flat on New Years eve was quite sdxir and much enjoyed by those who attended.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
WEATHER REPORT

Following are the daily temperatures from readings taken by Captain K. J. Smith, volunteer obssrvsr.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05
THE EIGHT-H0UR Law

all
 
 the punishment therefor. Be Territory Of Alaska:
 all the 8 hours within calsn te n imminent
 
 individual partnership whether the partnership stockh
 person. who shall shall guilty hundred dollars s0 federal
 months N by both such Every this shall constitute cnense.
 the Territory hereby given the contained this law when such shall by modification whom made shall fer the duration of ngh ion 0 any . foreign
 bo and after Jsnu l, l95
 Approved May 5, 1917.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-01-05

aps a. de to order and Furs repaired
 Mrs. Smaller, Flat.