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New-York tribune., 1920-06-14

The calmest, most matter of fact
person among the $4,000 persons of
the community to-day was the father
of Senator Harding, tall, sun-browned.
white haired and white DR..
George 7. Harding sr., who celebrated
his seventy sixth birthday yesterday.
Every caller at the weather stained.
ochre-colored frame house, with its
scroll mill work ornaments and vines,
was shown crumplcd telegram that
the doctor carried in the side pocket
of his palm beach coat This read:
Congratulations on your seventy
sixth birthday. I am glad to be hon
ored SO notably on this day;
WARREN"
The earliest visitors found Miss
Abigail Harding, the Senator's sister
and an English teacher in the high
school, frying sausage and making
other preparations for breakfast, "7hile
the doctor was "out back" at the barn
washing the buggy with bucket Of
water and a monster sponge and talk
ing to his old mare Pet, who was
munching an extra large ration of
oats. Urged to pose for a photograph,
DR.. Harding protested that he was not
fixed up and pointed ruefully to his
sockless ankles and work stained
clothes.
"Well, w. G.'s nice boy" said the
doctor. 81 tell you it's great honor
to raise a boy to be President of 1OO,-
lots was surprised when the news
came that Warren had been nomi-
mated. 1t was very nicely conducted
convention--no bosses, and the best
man won. Far as I am concerned,
think my boy is taking a lot of trouble
on his shoulders, specially the way this
country has been run the last few
years. He'll have a hard time straight
ening it out.
Frmest Friends Democrats
Say, that man Willis made crack
erjack speech nominating Warren. 1t
is second only to Lincolns Gettysburg
address to my mind, and | think that
the greatest utterance in history.
DO you know, some of Warren 3
warmest friends in this country are
Democrats" 2"
The old physician yawned and then
apologized. explaining that some of his
patients kept him up late last night
with inconvenient ailments.
warren will be the seventh Presi-
dent to come from Ohio" continued
DR.. Harding.
"Those were Grant, Hayes, Garfield,
Benjamin Harrison, Mckinley, Taft,
and now Warren G. Harding. Ohio is
going to keep On being the mother of
Presidents.
Somebody said there was move
ment on foot to restore the log cabin
Warren vas born in, on the old farm
in Blooming Grove. The postoffice is
Corsica, over in Morrow County. Well,
they'll have a hard time doing it, be-
cause he wasn't born in a log cabin.
st was right respectable looking
frame house of two stories, 3e by IS
feet. II was built in 1910 by my grand
father. When he first came there he
built a log cabin, of course. becaus Sc
lie AID his brother were the first white
folks in that neighborhood and they
laid out the town. Drove over from
Wyoming Valley, Pa. with m OK team
NJ father was two years old ihen.
- gave Warren his early schooling
in my younger days 7 taught school
But it WAS his mother who learned him
his letters. One day, while I was at
school when Warren was three years
he said: 'Mommy,' want to read She
fcontinued next psoe>
New-York tribune., 1920-06-14
Harding Campaign To
BE Likc-UcKinley's

MARION, Ohio, June 13.-Sen-
ator Harding will adopt the Gus
tom of former President McKin-
ley and receive party leaders at
his home for conferences during
the summer. These conferences
will be held on the lawn in front
of the Harding residence.
Senator Harding will be Of
ficially notified of his nomination
for the Presidency by the Repub-
llcan party at his home here with
in the next few days.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-14
HardingCan,paign
To Begin at Once
Fight to Elect Candidate
To Be Launched after
Democratic Convention

CHICAGO, June 10 (By The Asso
eiated Press).-Campaign managers for
Senator Harding said to-day no time
would be lost in getting bis campaign
New-York tribune., 1920-06-14
COOP MORNING.

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drcd in Greater New York--Advt.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-14

Partly cloudy to-day, probably with
showers; tomorrow fair and
warmer: variable winds
Full! Report on Last Page
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
MEADE WON FROM L. II. S.
LAST FRIDAY NIGHT

The Liberal high school basket
ball team went to Meade last Friday
and were defeated by that team by
score of 20 to 80.
Something like fifty rooters ac-
companied the team and there was
excitement plenty.
The boys showed up well, but the
referee came in for strong criticism.
Whether he had it in for Liberal or
whether he did not know how to
referee is unknown but it is evident
one or the other conditions prevailed.
In the last half the Liberal team
held the Meade fellows to a tie score
but the lead gained in the FIRST half
could not be overcome.
Meade treated the visitors nicely.
An orchestra made good music be-
fore the game, and crowd of pretty
little girls in white and gold dresses
sang for us and everything connected
with the trip was pleasant, except the
referee and the Rock Island, the lat.
ter taking over three hours to bring
us back home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
HUTCHINSON SPEAKERS TO
BE HERE FRIDAY NIGHT
Big Meeting to Be Held at Armory to
Raise County Quota For
Advertising Fund.

There will be held a meeting of
the citizens of the county at the
Armory Friday evening at 8 o'clock,
and the matter of entering the ad-
vertising campaign as outlined at a
meeting of twenty of these south
western counties at Dodge City on
the 18th inst. will be discussed.
Nearly all the counties, according
to the records of H. w. Magruder,
secretary-treasurer of the South
western Advertising Conference,
have raised thier quotas for the pro-
posed $25,000.00 advertising fund,
and all have an enthusiastic member
ship in the organization. No coun-
try can be fully developed without
working farmers and this idea is pre-
vailing to such an extent that the en-
tire district included in the organ
ization will soon have the $25, 100000
raised.
At this meeting Prof. Coffey, of
the Agricultural College at Goodwell,
will have message for us; Mr.. Leas-
ure of the Hutchinson Gazette will
have something to tell us, and Mr..
McVey Of the Southwestern Adver-
tising Agency at Wichita will be
present and address the meeting.
Thru the plan outlined at Dodge
City this country may secure its
share of publicity at lower rate
than if il should attempt to start
campaign of its own. It's share of
the fun to be raised is $1p00.00.
That fifteen hundred will buy a way
for Seward county to be known to a
million people this year. Will the
investment pay? Instance: Say the
series Of advertisements should bring
just fifteen families to the county to
buy or rent a farm. 1t would be fair
to assume that each family would
spend not less than $1,0O000 a year
for living expenses, and if the goods
sold on a basis of ten per cent profit,
the fifteen hundred invested in ad-
vertising would be returned. And if
fifteen families would be attracted
why should not more be induced to
come.
Come to the meeting tomorrow
night and enter the discussion and
see that the quota and a good men,
bership to the Association is secured.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
WILDCAT SPUDS NEAR GUYMoN

. The Beaver Oil and Gas company
spudded in wildcat test 18 miles
southwest of Guymon last Saturday.
The company is composed of business
men and farmers in the community.
and is backed by plenty of finance to
sink the test as deep as the company
cares to drill it.
That the company means to sink
test as rapidly as possible is evil
denced by the fact that two boilers
have been installed to avoid boiler
troubles, and every tool necessary or
likely to be needed in a wildcat dis
trict has been sent out to the test.
The company is Incorporated for
100000, and has several blocks of
leases in Texas and Beaver counties,
Oklahoma, and Seward county, Kan
sas. 1t is said that arrangements are
already under way to start another
test on the Beaver county acreage
this spring.
The officers of hte company are ::
j. E. George, president; j. B. Craig,
vice-president; C. E. Woods, treasur-
er. The board of directors, including
the officers, are: Guy S. Speakman,
L, V. Gardner and D. B. Almond
Wichita Eagle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
AMARILLO

Amarillo, Texas, now lays claim to
possession of the largest gas well in
the world, which soon will be supply
ing fuel and light to this rapidly
growing Panhandle metropolis. Wich-
itaans who recently have visited the
Amarillo neighborhood are unanim-
Gus in predicting a future of consid-
,erable Importance for this active
neighbor It also has been observed
that there is a field of great prom
Use for Wichita merchants and job
bers in the Panhandle that is not be-
ing as fully covered as it might be.
North Texas is friendly to Wichita,
and likes Wichita goods. Amarillo is
but short nights journey by train
from Wichita, and in the airplane
travel days that are just beginning
the time spent on journey between
the two cities will be about sufficient
for the eating of light lunch and
che smoking of cigar.
Those Wichita merchants who are
not acquainted with growing ANA
rillo and her neighbors should visit
the Panhandle in person and sense
its prospects of development.-Wich-
ita Eagle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
WHAT WILL POPULATION Be?

The census enumerators are still
at work rounding up the "strays"
and will likely be thru their work in
time to give population figures next
week.
There is considerable speculation
as to what the showing will be. The
Democrat has ventured the opinion
that the figures will be more than
1000, but this may not prove out.
There are certain rules in regard to
counting which may defeat this fig
ure. Those living here who hold res
idence elsewhere cannot be counted
and this is going to cut off several
hundred. We still leave the figure
at 1000 or better even if the official
hustlers cannot find that many boni
fde residents. Every house and room
in town is full and two families in
many houses, so we certainly have
more than 1000 people within our
city limits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
/, u. S. ARMY LAUNCHES
AN ESSAY CONTEST
School Children of Nation Asked to
Write on Benefits of
Enlistment.

Children in all of the public and
private schools of the United States
will compete on Friday, February 20,
in a school essay contest conducted
by the United States army. The sub
ject will be:
"What are the benefits of an en-
listment in the United States army?"
Three national medals will be
awarded for the best essays and sill
yer cups will be presented to the
schools the medal winners attend.
Principals and teachers in the pub
lie schools will receive official in
formation concerning the contest
from the office of the superintendent
of schools.
The three national prize winners
will be announced on April 10 next.
The national prize winners will be
selected by a board of judges, con-
sisting of Secretary of War Baker,
General Peyton c. March, and Cen
eral John ]. Pershing.
On May the winners of the army
prizes, accompanied by parents or
guardians (railroad fares and all ex-
penses paid to Washington and re-
turn for both winners and parents) +,
will be presented with medals by Sec
retary Baker himself.
A gold medal, suitably engraved,
will be given to the winner of the
pirst prize, silver medal to the win
ner of the second prize, and bronze
medal to the winner of the third
prize.
The newspaper, Come Back, the
official organ of the Walter Reed
Hospital in Washington, asked per-
mission to purchase the prizes. This
permission was granted and the
school children are really competing
for prizes that were provided by
manned and injured soldiers now at
Walter Reed Hospital.
Rules For Contest
There is no age limit in the con-
test. The following rules will gov
ern:
Essays will be written in the class
rooms on Friday, February 20, from
notes if desired.
No essay will be more than four
hundred words in length.
Pencil, or pen and ink, may be
used, but the essay will be written on
only one side of the sheet.
Essays will be judged strictly on a
basis of (1) originality, (2) express
sion, (3) sincerity.
Each school will be the judge of
its own product. The principal of
each school will appoint board Of
three judges to select one essay as
the entry from his school, He will
then forward the entry, not later
than February 27, 1920, to the army
recruiting station.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
JUNIOR HIGH CLASS HAD
SPLENDID PROGRAM

The graduating exercises of the
Junior High School was one of the
most splendidly given programs Of its
kind the people have had the oppor-
tunity of witnessing. Every selec-
tion that was rendered showed a
great deal of careful preparation
that was certainly appreciated by the
audience. The program was given
at the Christian church Friday night,
January 23, as follows:
Piano Solo, "a Perfect Night" j.
P. Wooten.
Chorus, "We Come to Greet You,"
Class.
Reading, "From Far Country"
Alice Sanford.
Violin Solo, "Love's Dream After
The Ball." Roy Smith.
Reading, Franz" Lorene Sprad-
ling.
Piano Solo, "Tam O'Shanter,"
Wayde Grinstead.
Chorus, "Sing," Class.
Cornet Solo, "Narcissus," Lester
Ellsaesser.
Class Prophecy, Thelma Farmer
and Myrl Engel.
Piano Solo, "Polonaise," Henry
Scandrett.
Address, "Fate," The Reverend ].
M. Taylor.
Piano Duet, "L'Alete," Nile Car
son and Helen Emrie
Presentation of Diplomas, M. H.
Scandrett.
Chorus, "a Sail," Class.
Benediction. Rev. j. M. Taylor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
FILM VERSION OF LITTLE
WOMEN" TO BE SHOWN HERE

Rich in pathos, humor, sentiment
and sweet charm, "Little Women"
the celebrated story written by Lou
lisa M. Alcott, has for fifty years ex-
erted wide appeal upon the reading
public of the world. "Little Women"
has been translated in many Ian
guages and it's beauty has been rec
ognized in foreign lands with the re-
suit that the little heroines of the
book-Meg, 10, Beth and Amy-are
the most celebrated characters in lit
crature.
This wonderful appealing story
has been filmed and as Paramount
Aircraft special picture, it will be
shown at the Photoplay theatre next
Monday. Every man, woman and
child in the city who has read the
story should see it on the silver
screen, for it visualizes the celebrat-
ed characters which will never fade
in the memory of those who laughed
and cried over the novel in their
youth. The picture was filmed in and
about the home of Miss Alcott in
Concord, Mass, and it is more than
usually interesting on that account.
A fine cast has been provided by the
producers, the little women being por-
trayed by Isabel Lamon, Dorothy
Bernard, Lillian Hall and Florence
Finn.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
PREPAREDNESS

On account of the appearance Of
influenza in many parts of the coun-
try, it is desirable that a survey of
all available resources in this county,
which should include nurses available
for influenza nursing, hospitals or
buildings that might be converted in
to emergency hospitals, and hospital
supplies for emergency work
Any person wishing to engage in
such nursing or emergency work are
requested to list their names with
DR.. Geo. S. Smith, County Health
Officer. 37t1c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
THE SOUTHWEST ADVERTISING
CAMPAIGN

There may be few people who
have not as yet grasped the signifi-
canoe of the movement to advertise
the Southwest. If such there be we
would advise them to acquaint them
selves with the facts in the matter.
The movement is one of the most
advantageous ever launched, viewed
from every angle, and one that can
not but be beneficial to all classes of
citizens.
The primary purpose of the cam
paign is to more thickly populate the
territory-the first step toward max
ing good towns. If Liberal had a
population of ten thousand with no
more settlement than we have in the
surrounding territory it would be a
poor town, as there would be no sup
port for so many people. On the
other hand if the territory was more
thickly populated there would be
room for many additional people in
the town and they would naturally
come.
According to the best information
we can get the quota of the adver-
tising fund for Seward county will
be $1,500.00.
Let us figure that as a result of
the campaign ten families settle in
our trade territory. 1t has been es-
timated that the average farmer will
spend at least 81 100000 per year in
his home town. This would make an
additional receipt of 100000 per
year for the business places of the
town. Figuring an average profit of
10 per cent on this volume of bust
ness would give US 100000 profit
the first year and after the first year
and half it would be clear gain.
Could we spend the money to any
better advantage?
If the advertising fund was devot-
ed to the town and would bring in
additional business to compete with
those already here would it help in
the net result? Hardly.
Yet, an influx Of settlers will nat
urally attract more business, but
there will be more business for
them. Thus it would seem that the
logical thing to do is to populate the
territory first.
Some people may have the idea
that the proposition will work to the
advantage of the real estate men. II
is likely that they will get some bust
ness, as they should, but they will gel
one commission and they are thru
while the balance of the business will
continue to draw patronage year af.
ter year.
This is a proposition that should
have the backing of every bushes!
institution of the town as we'll as the
farming community. 1t will increase
the price of land and make farming
conditions more favorable.
Be among those who go to Garder
City next Monday and have mem
bership card in your pocket so yor
can take part in the meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoR PARTY

The members of the Friends
church enjoyed very pleasant even
ing last Wednesday at the home Of
Adelbert Albertson. A number of
games were played and also some
very good music was rendered by diff
ferent persons. A very dainty lunch
con was served by the hostess.
The following guests were present:
Vaughn Fankhouser, Leila Allen,
Eunice Gardner, Lovetta Humble,
Nina Robinson, Ila Albertson, Ches-
ter and Ernest Boles, Cecil Dillon,
Willie Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Monte
Isham, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gardner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Boles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Isham, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Fankhouser, Mrs. Carl Brown,
Mrs. L. V. Gardner, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Albertson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
HUTCHINSON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BACKS ANNUAL

For the first time since Hutchin-
son high school has issued an annual
there will be no ads in the book.
The Hutchinson Chamber of Com
merce has volunteered to pay the
expense incident to getting out the
book this year.
Liberal business men have been
liberal in buying space in the Liberal
High School Annual, but not enough
has been sold to make the size of
book necessary. Those who have not
taken space should get in soon and
help boost the Annual. That it is
beneficial to a city is proven by the
action of the Hutchinson Chamber
of Commerce.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
READ AUToMoTIVE SECTION

The Democrat this week inaugur-
ates new feature which will not
only be of interest to dealers in cars,
trucks, tractors and other lines con-
nected with the. auto industry, but to
users and prospective users as well.
On pages two and three viii be
found the advertisements of dealers,
with news of interest to those who
own cars. trucks, tractors, etc, also
those who contemplate becoming
owners. There will be a world of in
formation each week besides the, ,ad-
vertisements which it will pay you to
read. See the lists of used cars this
week, the advertisements for new
cars, tires, batteries, etc. You can
keep posted by reading this section
each week and it may be the means
of saving some good money.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
LIBERAL WANTS A BIG SCHOOL
One That Will Seat 1000 Pupils Is
Planned for High School
Building.

Harry E. Wagenknecht, Hutch
inson architect, has prepared plans
for a new high school building pro-
posed at Liberal, one of type cost
ing approximately $150,000. How
ever, the Liberal Chamber of Com
merce has decided that larger
school will be needed, one seating
1000 pupils. 1t was decided to defer
construction until the larger building
can be built.
Liberal is also considering a me-
mortal hall. There is some talk
there of voting 100000 bonds for
such building, but no action has
been taken.-Hutchinso News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The services on Sunday will be at
the usual hours.
The Sunday school begins at 9:45
a. m.
Divine worship at 11:00. Theme:
"Surrendering to the Holy Spirit"
The c. f. prayer meeting will be
in honor of Christian Endeavor day
and the meeting will be a memorial
service of Miss Shoebel who laid
down her life year or two ago in
Persia. Our society helped to sup
port her and is helping to support
her successor, Miss Edna Guild.
Public worship at 1880. Subject
of discourse: "What Is Man."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
A NEW MUSIC CLUB

The meubers of the Philharmonic
Music Club met last Thursday night
at the Molthop studio. They studied
the life of Austrian composers and
musicians. The next meeting will
be held at the same place February
IL, and study of American compos-
ers and musicians will be held. This
music club has just recently organ
lied and it is composed of young
folks that are very energetic and will
push for the good of the club. They
have chosen for their motto "Always
Strike True" and for their flower
pink rose.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Mrs. Jennie Karau entertained at
O'Clock luncheon Friday at her
home, to announce the wedding of
Miss Edna George to Mr.. Tom Blake
more that is to be soon. The follow
ing guests were present: Mrs. V.
Tucker, Mrs. Ralph Summers, Mrs.
Frank Summers, Mrs. Lee Larrabee,
Mrs. A. F. Gornian, Mrs. Ira Riney,
Mrs. ]. T. Newby, Mrs. Mark Perrin,
Mrs. R. M. Gaines, Mrs. John Bolin,
Mrs. o. j. Wilkins, Miss Mary Flood,
Mrs. C. C. Sealey, Mrs. R. E. Colvin
and Miss Edna George.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sabbath school at 9:45 a. m. Sub
ject of lesson: "Peter and John in
Samaria." 1t is gratifying to see
such a splendid group of young men
in the Sunday school studying these
valuable lessons.
Morning worship at 11:00 a. m.
Sermon: abiding Under the Shad-
ow."
B. Y. P. U. Juniors, $3.50 p. m.
B. Y. P. U. Seniors, $3.50 p. m.
Evening worship, 1880 p. m. Ser
mon: "Moses."
A cordial welcome to all.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
E TO HAVE
AN ENTERTAINMENT

The Juvenile Entertainers will
give an entertainment at the Ma
jestic Theatre Friday night for the
benefit of Company E. The Juvenile
Entertainers will provide you an ev-
ening of pleasure and at the same
time help the financial standing of
the company. Everyone turn out
and fill the house to capacity Friday
night.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
NEW SCHEDULE PUT INTO
EFFECT ON ROCK ISLAND
Little Change Made Except in Plugs,
Which No One Rides Except
in Emergencies.

There was several changes in the
Rock Island time card effective Sun
day. Trains No. 81 and 312 be-
tween Liberal and Herington have
been discontinued and Nos. 335 and
336 have been put on.
No. will arrive at $3.50 p. m. in
stead of 4:10 as formerly, stopping
here for dinner, leaving at AIS. The
time of Nos. and A remains as be-
fore, as is also the case with No. l..
The present schedule is as follows