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, 1919-06-25

The postmaster asks to publish: That
pursuant to the order of the Postmaster
General, dated March 10. 1919. and No.
2876, prescribing the postage rates effec-
tive July l, 1919, on hrst-class mail, the
letter rate of postage provided in said
order 1.-TWO cents for each ounce or frac-
ton thereof) will, on and after the
date named, be applicable to letters
addressed for delivery in the BAHIA
mas, Canada, Cuba, Barbados, Brit
ish Guiana, British Honduras, Domini-
can Republic, Dutch West Indies, Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Leeward
Islands, Mexico, Newfoundland, New
Zealand, Panama, Trinidad Gncluding
TOBACCO, and Windward Islands (includ-
ing Grenada, St. Vincent, The Grana-
dimes, and St. Lucia.
The provisions of the above mentioned
order are not to be understood as affect
ing the rates applicable to letters for
foreign countries other than those
named in the preceding paragraph, said
rates remaining at 5 cents for the first
ounce or fraction thereof, and 3 cents
for each additional ounce or fraction
thereof.
The rates of postage applicable on
and after July l, 1919, to postal cards
and post cards (~private mailing cards.
addressed for delivery in Canada, Cuea.
Mexico, and Panama, will be (ent
each.
, 1919-06-25

who would, he hoped. give hearty coop
GRAFTON in making the celebration of the
day a complete success. The chairman
then announced that Father Daily had
approached the Cove nor with an invita-
ton to visit ST. Croix and participate in
the observance Of the dag here, and he
read a c|ablegram from His Excellency
expressing his appreciation of the cour-
tesy and regretting that owing to previ-
Gus engagements he would be unable to
avail himself Of the pleasure of being
present t the 4th. July celebrations.
The Governor advised, however, that
he would be represented on that occa-
sion by Major w. NJ. Small, Command
ing Officer u. S. NJ. c., Lieut.. O'Hagan,
)ispatching Secretary, and one or more
of his aides. The regular business of
the meeting was now proceeded with,
committees, judges, umpires etc, being
appointed, and the programme which
will be published later, drawn up. 1t
was decided that popular contributions,
to be used for the purchase of prizes
in different events, should be invited
through the medium Of stores and
business places, and a committee of
ladies was elected to enlist and sti
mulate public enthusiasm, and encourage
a display OF flags from all buildings where
possible.
We are very much gratified to note the
promising start made in this matter and
hope that all assistance will be shown
the committees in order that their work
may be facilitated and furthered and he
contemplated success Of the day fully at
tanned.
, 1919-06-25
CONCERT.

We have been informed that the Chris
tiansted Native Brass Band will give a
concert on the Wharf THIS EVENING.
Weather permitting.
, 1919-06-25
WANTED

A NEAT GIRL for office work etc.
from July 1; if satisfactory will be taken
to St. Thomas also. Apply to DR.. H. C.
Hark.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
RAILS RUN INTO SPEARMAN

If the weather continues favor
able and if the workmen do not go
out on a strike-which workmen are
wanting to do these days-the rail
road will reach Spearman about
Wednesday, October 10. Spearman
will not celebrate the occasion at
this time, on account of the I'M
certainty of weather conditions at
this season, and the further fact
that there are so many other mat
tiers that demand immediate and
diligent attention. The greatest
proposition that confronts the bust
ness men of Hansford today, is how
and when will we move to the new
town. 1t is not likely that a great
deal of moving will be attempted
until Ochiltree, LaKemp and Gray
are thoroughly and completely NOV
ed, thus releasing the men and
equipment for the work on this end
of the line, and a well is put down,
that the town may be supplied with
water. A majority of the business
men of Hansford are anxious to
move. They have waited long and
patiently for the railroad and now
they do not want therailroad to
wait for them. Reports of develop
ments at Spearman are coming
thick and fast and it will be
matter of only a few weeks until
almost every line of business will
be represented there.-Hansford
Headlight. !
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
THE LADIES co ON STRIKE

Tuesday evening Olney Springs
ladies that have been picking apples
in Vests orchard served notice that
they would not work any longer I'M
less the pay was increased from to
cents per box. Wednesday morn
ing all reported for duty, but an in
crease being refused five of them
went on a strike and returned
home.-OIney Springs Journal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

T. ]. Pate made business trip
to Guymon the last of the week.
H. A. Reickers of Kismet made
business trip to Liberal Monday.
Mrs. N. M. Vineyard of Dalhart
( was in Liberal shopping Saturday.
Mrs. E. R. Chapman of Hayne
was Liberal shopper Saturday.
The Westminster Guild met with
Miss Anna Atkins Friday night.
Daphne Jordan spent Sunday with
friends in Tyrone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

H. Hobble, L. D. Weidensaul and
j. H. Salters drove through from
Liberal to Goodwill Tuesday, to
look after property interests in
that vicinity. They say the paving
Of the streets in Liberal is making
a wonderful change in conditions
there. 1t hardly seems like the
same town.--Guymon Herald:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness shown us during the sickness
and death of our daughter, Dorothy
also to the Eureka Sunday School
for the beautiful flowers at differ
ent times.
Mr.. AND MRS. C. H. WADE
AND CHILDREN.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
C.. r. JONES
Livestock e General
AuctiOneer
Moscow, Kans.
First published October 8, 1919
ROAD NOTICE

ROAD NOTICE
State of Kansas, Seward County, SIS.
To whom it may concern:
Take notice, that legal petition
Signed by J. B. Fackler, E. B. White
and other householders of Fargo
Township, in said county, has been
presented to the Board of County
Commissioners, praying for the To-
lows, viz. Beginning at the south
thence north to the right-of-way of
the c. R. I. & P. Ry. Co., thence in
a northeasterly direction following
the right of-way on the south and
east side thereof to the section line
between section 2-34-32 and section
35-33-32 to the new road recently
laid out, running north and south,
thence east from said new road on
the section line between sections 2
and 1-34-32 and sections 35 and &C.
1892 and east between the sections
3-33-31 and section 6-34-31 to the
southeast corner of section 31-33-31,
thence north on the section line be-
tween sections 81 and 80 and 20
and 80 to the northeast corner of
section 3U-33-3l, said point being
to a regularly laid out and estab-
lished road, and ending with the
regular road at said point last de-
scribed.
And that said Board, acting as
viewers, will meet at the point of
beginning of said road, as petitioned
for, on the 30th day of October,
1919, and proceed to view said
road, as the law directs, at which |
time and place all persons interested
may attend and have hearing. In
case said viewers fail to meet on
the day designated, they may meet
on the following day, as provided by
Jaw, without further notice.
Witness my hand and the official
seal OF said county, this 7th day of
October, 1919.
ABE X. STOUFER. !
21t3 (SeaD County Clerk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Messrs. Ames and Light of Lib
eral, were in Meade last Sunday
and in the evening addressed the
M. f. congregation on the cente-
nary. Their addresses were much
appreciated.-Meade Globe-News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

"Well, stranger, I'm mayor of
these diggin's and Pm fer law en-
forcement. We've got an ordinance
what says no saloon shall be nearer
than three hundred feet from a
church. | give 'em three days to
move the church Kansas OBJ
server.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

A letter from Ledru Healy to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Healy
states that he is changing his resi-
dence from Wichita Falls, Texas,
to Shreveport, La, where he will
be engaged with the oil company
with which he was employed at
Wichita Falls.-Beaver Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

]. H. Shearer of Balko was here
the last of the week on business.
W. S. Wolley went to Hooker
Tuesday on business.
Ruth Bolin Smith was in. Liberal
Monday.
Miss Grace Pickett left Sunday
for her home at Lorena.
Hildah Needham left for Tyrone
Saturday after visiting at the home
of DR.. Nelson.
Mrs. L. M. Teeter left Satur-
day for Pratt for a few days
visit with relatives.
j. A. Reeves left Friday for Lake
Charles, Ills, for visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Grover Keown left Friday for
visit with relatives at Galliton,
Missouri.
Mrs. Everett Edwards of Plains
was shopping in Liberal the last
of the week.
c. P. Smith was ill the first of
the week and W. G. Young carried
the mail for him.
Mr.. w. H. Jones of Hutchinson
Monument Works is here on tomb
stone business.
L. K. Orr left the first of the
week for a few days business at
his farm near Forgan.
W. H. Jones and S. A. Miller
went to Tyrone the last of the
week on tombstone business
Miss Lille Lease went to Tyrone
Tuesday to visit with her friend,
Miss Inez Parker.
W. H. Jones and Mr.. Ray Meyer
went to Hooker Friday on tomb
stone business.
Esther Hern and Miss Norris of
Arkalon were in Liberal shopping
the first of the week.
S. A. Miller and family spent the
day, Sunday, with Mrs. W. ]. Pen
nington, east of town.
Mrs. A. H. Wilson arrived in the
city Tuesday for a visit with Tom
Costly and family.
Miss Pauline Sutherland of New
York is here visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Ada Sutton.
A. B. McAfee of Fort Worth,
Texas, was a Liberal visitor the
last of the week
Miss Blanche Jennison left Sat
urday for a short visit with her
brother, George Jennison and fam-
ly at Penalosa, Kansas.
The H. H. Club had a Masquerade
party at the Superior School House
Friday. A good crowd was present
and all had a splendid time.
Two Centenary luncheons for men
are being served in the Church
basement this week, one Wednesday |
night and one Friday night. Mr.. |
7. B. Moore, from Liberal District
Chairman of the Methodist Minute
Men, speaks Wednesday night, and
Mr.. c. T. Franks, from Winfield,
Kansas, father of our Superintend-
ant Franks, speaks Friday night.
Each of these men will address the
public at the 500 o'clock hour on
the evening he is here.-Guymon
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
COMFORTS

And comfort materials are in
strong demand at this time. Our
lines have so far withslood the
heavy buying but the stock is 60
ing down. Materials in these lines
are scarce and those who do not
take advantage Of present stocks
may be delayed until cold weather
causes discomfort.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
WOOL SWEATERS

Many new arrivals in Wool Sweat
ers shown in new styles. Smart
styles in fillet effect, Tuxedo
fronts. Ripple styles in the New
SlipOver. All new shades and
styles shown.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
Ladies' Winter Underwear

Our well-known lines meet the re-
quirements of discriminating wo-
men who demand perfect fit
ting undergarment woven of the
finest yarns and giving unusual
service.
Childrens' underwear in several
different grades and weights. You
will like our underwear stock and
prices.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

The H. H. Club had Masquerade
party at the Superior School House
Friday A good crowd was present
and all had a splendid time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Miss Blanche Jennison left Sat.
urday for a short visit with her
brother, George Jennison and fami.
ly at Penalosa, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
PERCALES

For aprons white ground printed
in cOlors and stripes. Good quail
ty and satisfactory price.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

A. B. McAfee of Fort Worth,
Texas, was a Liberal visitor the
last of the week
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23
PRETTY TUB FROCKS
for the Little Tots

Styles too numerous to count and
values that every economical moth
er will recognize as out of the
ordinary. Fashioned of sturdy
chambray, linen. and checked and
striped or plaid Bingham. Some
feature contrasting color combina-
ton, others shocked and embrOid-
cred. Some have boomers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Miss Pauline Sutherland of New
York is here visiting her grand.
mother, Mrs. Ada Sutton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Mrs. A. H. Wilson arrived in the
city Tuesday for visit with Ton
Costly and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

The styles are trifle less fanciful
than heretofore, invariably display
ing a new nicely of line and CON
struction that will please you. We
have many models for your seIec-
ton in the Dorthy Dodd line. Make
your purchases now and remember
good taste will tell"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

S. A. Miller and family spent the
day, Sunday, with Mrs. W. ]. Pen.
nington, east of town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-09
No REMEDY POSSIBLE
IL MIN LOSE TEMPER.

No remedy is possible while men
are in LcmIer and there can he NJ
settlement which does not have as
its motive and standard the general
interest. Threats and undue insist
ence upon the interest Of q single
class makes settlement impossi BILE.
I believe as I have hitherto had &C
Casion TO say 10 toe congress, that
the industry and lire or our people
and Of the world will suffer irrepar-
able damage II employers and work
men are 10 20 on In a perpetual con-
test. as antagonists. They must. Oh
one plan or another. be effectively
associated lave We not stsadinesS
and self-possessicn and business
sense cnougn 20 WORK out that re-
sulte Undoubtedly We have and We
shall work il out In the meantime
now and in days OF resdjustment
and recuperation that are ahead o.
uS let Us resort more and more 20
frank and intimate counsel and
make ourselves a great and triumph
ant nation by making ourselves a
United force iu the iI0e or tlie world
IL viii not then have looked 10 IS fof
leadership in vain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-09
INVESTIG ALTON SHOWS
GREAT HONRDED SUPPLY.

Some very interesting and signi-
6cant facts with regard TO stocks on
hand and the rise OF prices in the
face of abundance have been dis
closed by the inquiries Of the de-
partmcnt OF agriculture. the depart
ment Of labor and the federal trade
commission. They seem 10 Justify the
statement that in the case OF many
necessary commodities effective
means have been found 10 prevent
the normal operation of the law OF
supply and demand Disregarding the
surplus stock in the hands OF the
government
There was greater supply OF
foodstuns IN this country on June I
of this year than at the same date
last year.
In the ombined total OF a num-
ber OF the most important foods in
dry and cold storage the excess is
not quite 10 percent And vet prices
have risen The supply OF fresh eggs
on hand in June OF this year for ex-
ample was greater by nearly ten per
cent than the supply on hand AT the
same time last year and Yet the
wholesale price was forty cents a
dozen as against thirty cents a year
ago. The stock OF frozen fowls had
increased more than two hundred
and ninety eight percent and yet the
price had risen also from thirty-fouT
and half cents per pound 10 thir-
ty-seyen and "a half cents The sup
ply of creamery butter had increas-
ed "a hundred and tweHty-nine per
cent and the price from ~ 10 81
cents per pound. The supply OF salt
beef had been augmented three per
cent and the price had gone up from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-09

that a penalty should be provided
which will be persuasive.
ASKS LAW FOR
STORAGE REGULATION.
To the same end. earnestly rec
ommend. in the second place. that
the congress pass a Jaw regulating
cold storage as il is regulated for
example. by the laws OF the state Of
New Jersey. which limit the time
during which goods may be kept in
storage. prescribe the method OF
disposing OF them II kept beyond
the permitted period and require
that goods released from storage
shall IN all cases bear the date Of
their receipt IL would materially
add 10 the serviCea bility' OF the law
for the purpose We now have in
view. II it were also prescribed that
all goods released from storage for
interstate shipment should have
plainly marked Upon each package
the selling or market price al which
they went into storage. BY this
means the purchaser would always
be able 10 learn what profits stood
between him and the producer or
the wholesale dealer
1t would serve as useful example
10 the other communities OF live
country. as well as greatly relieve
local distress If the congress We're
TO regulate all such matters very
fully for the District of Columbia,
where its legislative authority Is
without limit.
/ would also recommend that it
required that all goods destined
for interstate commerce should in
every case where their form or
package makes il possible, be plain
~ marked with the price at which
they left the hands of the producer.
such a requirement would bear n
close analogy to certain provisions
of the pure food act. by which II Is
required that certain detailed infor-
nation be given on the labels Of
packages Of food and drugs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-09

thirty-four dollars a barrel 10 thirty
six dollars a barrel. Canned corn
had increased in stock nearly 90 per
cent and had remained substantiaIly
the same in price. In a few food
sJufs the prices had declined but in
nothing like the proportion in which
the supply had increased. For ex-
ample, the stock OF canned tomatoes
had increased one hundred and two
percent and yet the price had de-
clined only % cents per dozen cans.
In some cases there had been the
usual result of an increase Of a price
following "A decrease OF supply but
in almost every instance the in
crease Of price had been dispropor-
tionate 70 the decrease in stock.
EXISTING LAWS MAKE
ACTION POSSIBLE.
The attorney general has been
making careful study of the stu
alton as a whole and OF the laws that
can be applied to better il and is
convinced that under the stimulation
and temptation O. exceptional cir
cumstanccs. combinations OF pro
dUcers and combinations Of traders
have been formed for the control @.
supplies and Of prices which are
clearly IN restraint OF trade an I
against these prosecutions will BE-
/ promptly instituted and actively
rushed which will in all likelihood
have prompt corrective effect.
fa Il,
prices Of leather. OF coal. Of number
and Of textiles have been materially
affected by forms OF concert anG CO.
operation among the producers and
Inarkcters Of these and other unIver-
sally necessary commodities which II
viii he possible 10 redress. No
/ watchful or energetic effort will be
spared 10 accomplish this necessary
result. l trust that there VIII not be
many cases in which prcsec ution vii.
| be necessary. Public action will no
doubt cause many who have perhaps
( unwittingly adopted illegal METHODS
70 abandon them promptly and If
their own motion.
And put Lefty can accomplish a
.reat deal The purchaser car often
| take cdro Of himself if ne knows the
/ facts and influences he is dealins
with; and purchasers are not disin-
clined to 10 anything, either Singly or
! collectively that may be necessaty
| for then protection The de-
partment OF commerce. the depart
mont of agriculture, the department
Of labor and the federal trade conf
mission can do a Ereat deal tow ard
supplying The pubic sy scientifically
and at short intervals with informa-
ton regarding the actual supply Of
particular commodities that is in eX-
istence and available, with regard 10
supplies which are in existence but
not available because of boarding.
price fixing which are Deihg used by
| dealers in certain foodstuffs and
| other neceSsarieS. There can be little
/ doubt that retailers are in part
sometimes i'm larger part re SpOn-
| sible for exOrbitant prices; and it Is
quite practicable for the government
| through the agencies / have men
| toned. TO supply the public with full
/ information rs TO the prices at which
| retailers may buy and as to the costs
I or transportation they paid, in order
I that il may be known Just what mar
1 gin Of proft they are demanding.
| Opinion and concerted action on the
/ part Of purchasers can probably 40
the rest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-09
ENOUGH TO DO NOW:
SHOULD BE DONE AT ONCE.

But what we ca4 do we should do
and should do at once. And there
is a great deal that we can do, pro-
visional though il be. Wheat ship
ments and credits to facilitate the
purchase OF orr wheat can and will
be limited and controlled I'm such a
way as not 10 raise but rather lower
the price of flour here. The govern
ment has the power. within certain
limits. to regulate that. We cannot
DENY wheat TO foreign peoples who
are in dire need Of il and we do not
wish 10 do so: but fortunately,
though the wheat crop is not what
We hoped it would be. il is abundant
II handled with provident care. The
price Of wheat is lower in the Uni
ted States than in Europe and can
with proper management be kept so.
BY way OF immediate relief, sur
plus stocks Of both food and cloth
ing in the hands Of the government
will be sold and of course sold at
prices at which there is no profit.
And by way of a more permanent
correction Of prices surplus stocks
in private hands viii be drawn out
of storage and put upon the market.
Fortunately under the terms Of the
food control act, the boarding of
foodstuffs can be checked and pre-
vented. and they Will be- with the
greatest energy. FOodstuffs can be
drawn out Of storage and sold by
legal action which the department
Of justice will institute wherever ne
Cessary; but so soon as the situation
is Systematically dealt with il is not
likely that the courts will often have
TO be resorted to Much of the &C
cumulating stocks has no doubt been
due to the sort OF speculation which
always results from uncertainty.
Great SURPRISES were accumulated
because IL was impossible to fore
see what the market would disclose
and dealers were determined TO be
ready for whatever might happen.
as well as eager TO reap the full ad-
vantage OF rising prices. They Will
now see the disadvantage, as we'll
as the danger, OF holding of from
the new prices Of distribution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-09
NEED FUNDS To
MAXI REPORTS.

That Is, those agt nCies may. per
form this indispensable service pro-
vided the congress viii supply them
with the necessary funds to prose
cute their inquiries and keep their
price lists up TO date Hitherto the
appropriation committee OF the house
have not always. / fear. seen the full
value OF these inquiries and the de
partmentS and committees have been
very much Strengthened for means
10 render this serNi ice. hat adequate
funds be provided 10y appropriation
for this purpose and provided as
promptly as possible. * one of the
rieans OF greatly ameliOrating the
present distressing conditions o.
livelihood that / have come 20 urge
in this attempt TO concert with you
the hest ways to serve the country
i'm this emergency IL Is one of the
absolutely necessary means, underly-
INK many others ana car be SUP
piled al once.
There are many other ways. Elk
listing law is inadequate. There are
many perfectly legitimate methods
by which the government can eXer-
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