davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-07
CROP ESTIMATED
 l2.99I,OOO BALES
MEMPHIS PAPERS GUESS
Runs High in Percentage of White Cotton.-Picking Well
 Advanced.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 7-The Com mercIal Appeals final estimates pla- ces the 192021 crop at 12,99l ,000 bales, without Iinters or repacks.
 Reports from correspondents indl- cate that the crop is of high quality both as to grade and staple and, due ,o the favorable p cking season, con- tains an unusually high percentage og white cotton.
 Rains caused some damage to grade in Oklahoma, and damage, to a small CT extent, from the same cause, oc- cured in portions of Texas. On the whole the picking season was more than ordinarily favorable and picking proceeded rapidly in most sections with labor in fair supply.
 approximately 91 per cent of the crop was picked to December l, al though ginning was somewhat in the arrears, due to the disposition in some sections to hold cotton in the seed rather than in the bale.
 Much cotton remains to be picked in Oklahoma, portions of Texas and Ar kansas, in Tennessee and in North and South Carolina. There are some re ports that cattle are being turned into unpicked fields because of unsatisfac- tory prices, and the claim is being consistently made that weather dam aged cotton will be left in the fields, This factor must be taken into con- sideration in estimating the crop. The crop this year would probably reach a proportion of not less than 13,- 500,000 bales if closely gathered
 The disposition is to refuse to sell at present prices, but many find them selves unable to hold, and have been attempting to force their cotton on the market, with the result that some spectators are picking it up at prices under quotations for quick turn over, or to be held as an investment.
 Parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkan- sas, Tennessee and North and South Carolina made fair to poor top crops, but elsewhere, particularly in boil weevil sections, the top crop was al most nil, with very late cotton yield ing only bottom crop
 Owning to the lateness of the crop, the ginning was very light to about the middle of September, Texas con tributing most of the supply prior to that date. South Texas, where the crop was almost failure, owing to a combination of causes, in 1919, and central Texas, where the crop was all but destroyed by boil worms and army worms in 1919, made unusually high yields this year. The entire state of Texas, with local exceptions, was favored throughout most of the sea- son, both as to weather conditions and absence of insect damage. Texas this year has probably made crop of about 4,500,00O bales, although much of it is likely to remain unpicked and there will be nothing like last years crop of bellies and snaps.
 The estimated yield by states, with United States census report for 1919- 1920 for comparison, is as follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-07
ONE SUBMITS, DEFER
 OTHER GAMING CASES

Cases brought against Dick Milan, Baird Nixon and Homer Hendrickson, arrested Sunday by Constable R. w. King for alleged gaming, were con- tinued today after the court had heard the case against Frank Kennamer, the fourth member of the party. MT. Ken
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-07

It is only natural that William Dun can should be the hero of hundreds of thrilling escapes and strenuous rescues in Vitagraph's famous serials His physique and early training particular. ly fitted him for just such a career. He completed his education at tlo Uu. versity of Pennsylvania, where he took d prominent part in college field games and athletics. He became athletic in structor and toured the country al the head of his own dramatic company before becoming a serial star and di rector.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
MENDOZA LODGE or
K. OF C.'S INSTALLED

A number OF 0uJWans members Of
the local chapter of the KUiGhta OF 90
umbua. attclded n installation Of
the neN Mendoza council yesterday
afternoon at La Sallo. The Initiation
performances were staged at 81 Pat
mc.,s school in thai city and aeYcnls r
three candidates were taken into III"
order. The installation proved "a great
success. and the new goats went thru
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
WOMEN NAMED ON
u. S. ASSAY BOARD

Washington. Feb For the first
time in history women are included
in the annual assay commission aD-
pointed today by Secretary Glass II
meet in Philadelphia February II to
test the weights and tinenoss of til"
coins reserved by the mints of the
United tSates during 1919 for testing
purposes The women members are
Mrs. Kellogg Fairbanks of Chicago
and Mrs. Il. S, Muntord Of Richmond,
Ga.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
Prin,rnsc l.eucnd.

The primrose is AN oracle VI lows
fairs. Let youth or NAl" pun me
fover. and after cutting off the tops
of the stHinrlls, lay it in Il Necre' pace.
Let youth dream through the night OF
his sweetheart. Upon locking III IL
the next day, if he finn the Slail'iS
shot our To their former height, sue
cess viii attend; if not, disappolnt'
ment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
Marked End OF Spanish Rule.

In 1900, on December u. the United
States Philippine commission ordered
that all the laws Of the Philippine Is
lands be printed in English and that
English should he the official language
Of the islands. For 800 years the Off
cial language of the Philippines had
been Spanish.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
Greedy for Wasps.

The common green frog has been
discovered To possess an lnSa'la'e
grech for WaSpS. This extraordinary
appetite does not seem to be in the
least checked hy an occasional sung.
THE protecting color of the frog, which
lies motionlrS~ ruon leaves. no doubt
decciVes III" most wary of insects into
sense Of security.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
lilies OccunAtional.

IN English newspaper suggests thc
use rf sgcncric names for household
help rs, for instance: "Falmer' for
uarlor maid, Jenny" FOR general
"Sc-IIy" ror Scullrrs' maid, and 50 on,
Al! very well, hNt supp SO in The first
case there were three parl0r maids
would it distinguish them - "paj1,'
"r;lmc!'' unG "palmlstE Boston
Transcript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
LOCALE77{]
NEWS 1E&

Mrs. Herman Mack and daughter
of Pitt sburgh, Pa, are visiting at the
home of Mrs Mack'S parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence G. Wilson, ON Douglas
street.
Miss Blanche Moscy has returned to
her home on Glover street after
spending the past three weeks visit
ing her sister Ruth in Washington,
ID. &.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Leland Of
the north bluff have gone to Pase-
dena. Calf where they will spend the
remainder Of the winter.
William Mulholland of Chicago
spent the week end visiting his par
cnts. Mr. and Mrs. William Mulhol-
land on East Superior street.
Miss Frcda Duncan of Chicago
spent the week end visiting at the
home of her uncle. w. ID. Duncan, on
Illinois avenue.
Mrs. William MulhoIland Of East
Superior street is visiting friends III
Chicago.
John lIaniren of this city spent to-
day in La Sale on business.
last evening in Streator
William Dryer spent last evening
in Streator calling on friends.
Kenneth Sapp was an Oglesby caller
last evening.
Percy Trcss called on friends in
Marsellcs last cvcHing
MI and Mrs. Jules Richardson ol
this q y spent yesterday in Marseiiles
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs, Ray
Johnson.
Josephine HOWermaatcr spent laSl
evening in Marseilles.
Arthur fIdlligan, Harry Costello
Emett Kelly. Howard Gcigcr, sydney
Weiss. John Feehan, John Farrell
I Elmer Levy. Roy Motta zand Everett
/ Dougherty spent last evening III Ia
Sale calling on friends.
/ John Dunno of Caicago spent seN
eral days in this city calling on rela
/ ives and friends,
Joseph Kiley Of CHICAGO spent sev
eral days in this city calling OF
friends.
William Hart of Joliet is spending
/ several da.s in this city visiting rela
/ lives.
Arthur Douehcrty. John Dougher'y
and tohn Mart nf tins, city spent last
/ evening in Seneca
FIoyd Harppr of Strcat0r spent las,
evening IN Ottawa.
Ncrdlln Hearty of .<trealor called
On friends in this city Yesterday.
Miss Ru.h GlaIlelter was a La SALE
caller last evening.
/ Merit Carroll and BOYD llmmohS u
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
NOTICE.

IN" Sou.h ottawa Grain and Supply
Go. viii IdEc over the plant of III"
Illinois Valley Grain Co, located in
South GttaWa. on Monday, February
>, and will 5e ready Tor business Tues
day, February ..
BOARD or DIRE. TORS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
OVERLAND.

Model 81 Overland This car is as
nearly like new as used car could
be; mechanically perfect. reprinted;
has now tires \ real saving for some
one who wants a good family car.
$3.50
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
South Siders to Meet.

A meeting of the paving DIRECTORS
for Third and Fourth averue will he
held this evening at the Town Hall il
South ottawa. All property owners
in the district have been invited to at
tend this meeting
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
Notice to x Of c.

Every member meet at the Il. OF {
hall tomorrow morning lTueSday, ven
- at SIS O'Clock to attend in body
the funeral of late brother. jeffrey
O'Connell OWEN w. fON.
Grand Knight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
MILLION RA|LMEN
CALLED To CONFER
OVER STRIKE ISSUE
EXECUTIVES OF FOURTEEN UN-
IONS SUMMONED TO WASHING
TON TO HOLD MEETING WITH
DIRECTOR GENERAL HINES.

Washington, Feb. =. A crisis in the
efforts of the railroad brotherhoodS
and shopmen 10 secure increases in
wages for more than l,00o,ojo en-
ploycs viii be reached Tuesday,
Director General Hines has uncX-
pcctcdly called the chief executives OF
the fourteen unions iayoIved to Wash
ington to tell them what the govern,
mcnt intends to do with their requests
for higher wages
Just what he proposes to say to
them is not known, but union officials
are said to realize that the confer
oncc viii hring a showdown.
The union officials have been press
ing the director general Tor al ans
wcr to their demands for nearly a
year. But he has pat them off with
one pretcXt or another, ana now 1t Is
said Their will no more waiting.
Unauthorized Walkout Fear.
so far as an authorized general
strike is concerned, the union Off
Gals deny one is contemplated Bul
they tear that If the director general
refuses to grant an increase ihe ranI
and yiIe viii ,ton work as individuals
ne urotest
m. ,,.., ..,,..,,.,,. ~ t,o. ,tiro,,,,, gan.
cral claimed that the shopmen were
. ,,tt,,,, 80 ,n ir.rao.o bnrauel
they were already receiving higher
wages than 100000 other railroad
"'P'VS 90, f''' ,,l,,,, ,,i,'',, a., in
1. ,..,,t tl,@ ,,.,'. If liy
Ic'S' " : ~, , ~. ''' ~. Vn no,
'"H 'd" ""''"''' ''''S
''i'
tlSurc OUt NOW 'dH P"3 W"
higher wages because OF t''t ''l''
cd cost OF llNlil2 "hl'e at '"V H"i'''
'i'i1N W" navy Vea1 ' ,'''.'s, ,r,,n no
,o', ~ ljvt,n hos advanced " said the
df,c.tnr general
to,. .o,'n,aI weeks TN, sbnnmcn ard
.,,,,,,,,.,,l ,y,,ort.. .t,,died tho fir
,,,,,,,. ',.,,.,,,tdd h. tLo dio,tor zen
,.,, ',l ra,,,,d thny c.id thot thcy
ha,I hnn, ;v;,gln1 ia III inc case
,rho,. nrnrontod indi.r,,tahle pvi
aonno ,hat the wapo ratns Mad no,
}',,, .i,.,,,,,.,,l. ',,,,I, az tho di
,a,,r,. 'o'ar.l NOD .seortnd and ma,
i,,l,r,,a ,,or uror, ,,ilI vnrr mnrh in
rt,..'. ,,t,,,,, ON, Ly tho no
,,,,,.,,,,nn, - ,I,nr =. in mo Increased
| ,i,.i,,
cbon,d no director general AN
,,,,,,,,,' -, tho fourteen ,hiaf nyncu
} %, ............ ,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
{: SSE-X

Essex demonstration. wire wheels
new cord jircs, Hartford shock alb
sorbcrs Nou must ride in this car tc
appreciate its splendid mechanical
condition Would cost $3.50 new
VIII sell tor $ll3U.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
NEllE

Old model. would make good truck
or knockabout car. Mechanical con
dition good $l35
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
Notice to X, of G.

Every member meet at the X. of E..
hall tomorrow morning CTuesday. Feb.
- at S.. ID o'clock to attend in body
the funeral of late brother. Jeffrey
O'Connel OWEN w FOX.
Grand knight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
MAEW ELL.

Maxwell 1916 model This is I ar
gain. Completely ovcrhauled Sew
tires all around. 1928.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02
USED CARS.

Priced extremely low to jnsur,
quick sales Don't delay if you want
/ one
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-02

The Amateur Musical Club
will meet at the home of Mrs. Trimble
on Prospect avenue Tuesday after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13

err of any piece of ground liable for
such assessment may redeem such
property from such liability by pay
ing into the city treasury the entire
amount chargeable against the same
as in this ordinance provided at any
time within thirty days from and
after the publication of this ordi-
nance and before the issuance Of the
bonds of said city in payment of the
costs of said improvements, and the
property so paid on shall not be Ii
able for further assessments for the
cost of said improvements nor any
part of the said bonds.
Section 8. There is hereby further
levied and assessed against each lot
and piece of ground described in
section One hereof Five per cent,
per annum on all the said install
ments which shall be collected an
nually at the same time and in the
and after the issuance of said bonds
it shall be the duty of the City Clerk
of said city to annually, at the same
time other taxes are certified, and
until all of said taxes and assess
ments so apportioned and levied
have been certified to the County
Clerk of Seward County, Kansas, a
full list of all the property liable to
taxation and assessment for such
improvements, except such property
on which the special assessment as
aforesaid has been paid in full, as
herein provided, together with the
respective amounts due on each lot
and parcel of ground, which amounts
shall include installment and interest
on the same, or on all unpaid bal
ances for one year, at the rate Of
five and one half per cent (5h)
per annum as aforesaid; and such
amounts so certified shall be collec-
ted as other taxes and assessments
are collected.
Section A. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after it's passage and publication in
the official city papers.
Passed by the Council May A, 1920.
Approved by the Mayor May A, 1920.
W. V. GRIFFITH,
(seaD Mayor.
Attest: L. L. Holland, City Clerk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13
HAS UNUSUAL WAR RELIC

Miss Kathrine Wright is the proud
possessor of lamp stand made from
q rs millimeter shell. 1t will be re-
membered that these shells were
made in this country for the French
guns, and an explosion occurred at
the factory on the Jersey coast, al
most obliterating the plant. Among
the debris were found many shells
useless for war service and an artist,
wishing to make his wife fitting
souvenior, asked for one of the dam
aged shells. He explained that he
wanted to make lamp stand from
it. AS a result, the factory made them
and because of the limited supply,
they have distributed them over the
country into homes where especial
war work was done, and that is why
Miss Wright represents Liberal in
the ownership Of one of them, but
she feels that all who are interested
may enjoy it with her, and if you
would like to see it and hear the his
tory of it, call on her and she will
be pleased to tell about it and, also,
about the shade which was especially
designed
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13
THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY. MAY IS, 191

bonds it shall be the duty of the City
Clerk of said city to annually, at the
same time other taxes are certified
and until all of said taxes and as
sessments so apportioned and levied
have been certified, to the County
Clerk of Seward County, Kansas, a
full list of all the property liable to
taxation for such improvements, ex-
cept such property on which the
special assessment as aforesaid has
been paid in full, as herein provided,
together with the respective amounts
due on each lot and parcel of ground
which amounts shall include Install
ments and interest on the same, or
on all unpaid balances for one year,
a the rate of Five and one half per
cent (5k per cent? per annum as
aforesaid; and such amounts so GER
titled shall be collected as other taxes
and assessments are collected.
Section 4. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its passage and publication in
the official city papers.
Passed by the Council May a, 1920.
Approved by the Mayor May a, 1920
W. V. GRIFFITH,
Mayor.
Attest: L. L. Holland, City Clerk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13
First published May ID, 1920
ORDINANCE NO. 255

An ordinance relating to the levying
of and apportioning Special As
sessments on certain lots and
pieces of ground in the City Of Lib
eral, Kansas, to pay the cost Of
grading, curbing, guttering and
paving of Kansas Avenue between
the south boundry line of Fifth
Street on the south and the in
tersection of Kansas Avenue and
Eleventh Street on the north, and
also relating to and providing for
the collection and payment of such
assessments.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Council of the City of Liberal,
Kansas:
Section 1. That for the purpose
Of paying the costs of grading, curb
bling, guttering and paving Of Kan
sas Avenue between the south bound
ry line of Fifth Street on the south
and the intersection of Kansas Av-
enue and Eleventh Street on the
north, there is hereby levied and as
sessed against the property liable
therefor, being all Of the lots and
parcels of ground lying on either
side of Kansas Avenue between the
points indicated and to the center
of the blocks or pieces of ground,
special assessments covering the cost
Of such work and improvements, said
special assessments being based on
special appraisement of valuation of
said lots and parcels of ground here
tofore made by three disintersted
householders appointed by the May
or and Council, which said appraise-
ments are hereby referred to and
made a part of this ordinance, and
the several amounts levied, assessed
and apportioned against each of said
lots and pieces of ground according
to the benefits to be derived by rea-
son Of said paving as aforesaid are
described and designated as follows:
Original Townsite
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13
LIBERAL BOY ELECTED
TO K. S. A. c. FRATERNITY

Manhattan, Kan, May 12.-Dilts
McHugh of Liberal, student in en-
gineering at the Kansas State Agri-
cultural college, has been elected to
membership in Phi Kappa Phi, hon
orary scholastic fraternity.
Phi Kappa Phi is an honorary frat
ernity whose object is to promote
scholarship among men and women
students. Each year the members Of
this fraternity are chosen from those
students whose grades are among the
upper 10 per cent in their division in
the college,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13

Marion Eldridge came up the the
farm in Oklahoma, last week, to
visit his mother, Mrs. Cora Eldridge,
depot matron.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13
First published May IA, 1920
ORDINANCE NO. 256

An ordinance relating to the levying
of and apportioning Special Asses
ments on certain lots and pieces
of ground in the City of Liberal,
Kansas, to pay the cost of grading,
curbing, guttering and paving of
Lincoln Avenue between the in
tersection of Lincoln Avenue and
Railroad Avenue on the south and
the north boundry line of Eighth
Street on the north, and also re-
lating to and providing for the
collection and payment of such as
sessments.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Council of the City of Liberal,
Kansas:
Section 1. That for the purpose
of paying the costs of grading, curb
ing, guttering and paving of Lincoln
Avenue between the intersection of
Lincoln Avenue and Railroad Avenue
on the south and the north boundry
line Of Eighth Street on the north,
there is hereby levied and assessed
against the property liable therefore,
being all Of the lots and parcels of
ground lying on either side of Lincoln
Avenue between the points indicated
and to the center of the blocks or
pieces of ground, special assess
ments covering the cost of such
work and improvements, said special
assessments being based on special
lots and parcels of ground hereto
fore made by three disinterested
householders appointed by the Mayor
and Council, which said appraise-
ments are hereby referred to and
made a part of this ordinance, and
the several amounts levied, assessed
and apportioned against each of said
lots and pieces of ground according
to the benefits to be derived by rea-
son of said paving as aforesaid are
described and designated as follows ::
0r;oinal Toxynsifa
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-13

Section 2. Paid amounts levied,
assessed and apportioned as aforesaid
shall be due and collectable in Twen-
ty equal annual instruments becom-
ing due in each year thereafter unit
all are paid, and all to be collected
with interest as in this ordinance
designated; provided, that the own
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-01-17
LEAVES HIS WIFE AS BAIL
Husbands Appearance Relieves EN-.
barrassment Of Police Judge In
Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Police Judge
Chesebro was most embarrassed. A
woman had been left with him In lieu
of $25 bail, and he did not know what
to do with her.
Walter Lincercum appeared before
the court on a misdemeanor charge.
Judge Chesebro fixed the bail at $25
Lincercum did not have the $25.
Mrs. Lincercum, who was in court,
had bright idea and whispered to the
Judge. He nodded assent and Lincer-
cum rushed from the courtroom. His
wife remained behind. She was the
bail. - g.. -.
Everybody was happy until 5 p. m.
arrived, and brought - no Lincercum
It was time to close the court. The
Judge looked at his clock, and at the
bail. =.
Then Lincercum rushed in, just as
the court was ordered closed. He had
$25 in real money and walked away
with his wife, ->-..-..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-01-17
THE BOYS CLUB FEDERATION.

THE APPEAL is in receipt of a
letter from Mr.. Frank G.. Patchen, of
the Boys Club Federation bureau of
1nformation), 10 West 10th Street,
New York, N. Y, asking for it's CO.
operation in the efforts of the Fedora
ton to solve the vital problem Of the
"under-privileged" boy, one of the
greatest human problems. that our
country is facing. He states that in
no sense does the work of the or
ganization conflict with that of the
Church. On the contrary, it is an
aid to the Church, reaching material
that neither the Church nor Church
clubs can successfully reach and with
out bias, placing that material in the
hands of the Churches for spiritual
guidance, distributing to each Church
its own, WITHOUT REGARD TO
RACE, CREED OR COLOR"
Elsewhere in our columns we pub
lish an article that tells of the Fedora
ton and it is hoped that some Of our
good citizens will interest themselves
to the extent Of writing to Mr.. Patchen
to learn the plans upon which the de-
sired cooperation may be given.