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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
Ripping Rhymes
MY TICKET

MY TICKET
I'll vote for Cox and Harding when election day and
thus avoid etardng the good times the they stand in
seemy old spanged banner from Portland to
Savannr let's sound loud hooray I'll vote for Hox and Card
for presidential jobs want to them guarding sacred
thngumbobs elected rights will be
respected will be corrected and We'll cut out the sobs
The tickets surely regal the smoothest thing in view well
our eagle up few they're of
tation whove admiration, and they will the
ton from Wasco to Wahoo cheer for Card and Hoxing
throughout the busy day. when busy boxing odes
ship away and sleep I'm dreaming of faces proudly beam
ing and eagles bravey screaming election day When
they're declared the winners the rich will go JAIL the poor
will their dinners and every kind OF ka coal we'll have
bin FULL we all be glad and grinu the pitfalls of the sim
full will avail So rise up nd brothers, rise up
of accord Rise sisters ants and mothers and vote
ward Let's gain the full fruon of high ambition
and lay the opposition, all stricken, on the sward
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
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y ARTHUR SCOTT BAllE r,

cnirnv Cricket knew that they muse
ha moving towards him and that many
~ the Firefly family had accepted MS
invitation. o,o
Co a great host of Freddie's rela-
+;ons surrounded Chirpy Cricket. Ihey
flashed their lights in MS eyes 30 .n"'
he was almost blinded by the sia,e.
And it was only with mucn oiiliou..s
that he could see Moses Mosqui.o'
Kiddie Katydid and Mehitaple Mo'h'
who had also arrived by that tlne.
"What are we going to do" every
hodv asked Chirpy Cricket at the same
time So there was nothing ne coulo
do hut mount the wall and make
speech. =. .is ,o,,aast
,,o;ce--"Fm glad to Sc so many oi
vo, nresent. Our torchlight procession
10 Going to be an even greater success
80 the one that Farmer Green went
to see in the village--if you'll only roi'
low my directions. ,s
1--WE will" his listeners crled.
..p,eased ont ask ust march altei
dawn breaks, for We'll be reaoy loA
he'd bv that time" Freddie Flreflv III
1T understand" Chirpy Cricket re.
piled. "And now this is Wnat "an
Won all to do you must fall IN llne oll'
behind another. And when every
lbody's ready I'll take my place at tl'
head of the procession and lead yo'
ali around the farm, and right pas
Farmer Green's window, too
.Forning line is going to be hare
work" somebody objected.
But Chirpy Cricket arranged ina
matter simply enough.
| "Just form your line along the SUM
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
Alice and Tom Call

We'll, why have we brought all this
furniture over here?" John asked.
"if we are not going to use it. Kath-
erine?"
Il am going to use II upstairs" I
said as John followed me upstairs
II think I shall enjoy the dramatic
contrast of the Oriental splendor of
our living rooms to the Colonial aus
terity OF these upper chambers, and
oh. John. they are wonderful! They
are wonderful" I repeated. We step
ped from one room to another.
These two bed rooms, with a dress
ing room and bath between, will be
ours. This one shall be our guest
chamber and this daring little suite
of three shall he given up to Mary
and her nurse. Oh. think il Is
wonderful, Look, Here are sleeping
porehes for Mary and for you. And
here in this alcove / can have my
coffee every morning. John. the
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
FREE RADIUM FOR CANCER

New York state expended S225000
and quarter grams radum which will be available for
without charge for victims This the initial move for
placing of this valuable and therapeutic agent
the hands of the radu purchase by individuals
practically prove of the COST At radium
privately exploited and the smallest amount procurabe would
cost $12,5 500
New York state founded the first modern research in
the interval has accumulated vast amount OF
knowledge that the of the radum will be mnedl
aey effective and scientific made in treatment OF the
The usefulness of rad has been in certain
of and the result obtained highly satisfactory
Surgery remains the main reliance the treatment OF cancer
but radum connection improves the prospects of cure
today the second most important disease in the
25 per cent every ten In the
States 10000 deaths yearly from it, being OF equal
Importance to tuberculosis New York State about 5000
deaths yearly.
Radum is mined in America principally in Colorado and
through Madame Cr first discovered the preci
element the United States has developed both the and
it's extraction and it's therapeutic agent Its availability
physicians will help the control of of the most dreaded
diseases should and undoubtedly will follow
New York's lead in providing the free of radiun
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
Be Young In Body, Mind and
Looks Despite Your. Years

How often you have
wished that you could
indulge in the strenu-
GUS exercise of out
door sports with the
vigor and enthusiasm
of youth! But the
end of the week finds
you all in - you are
tired, listless and lack
the energy togo out for
a vigorous walk or a
round of the links-or
any other exercise that re-
quires much physical exer-
tion.S Many a man, even IN
his middle forties, has a
vague feeling that he is
"getting old"-and right
at a time when he should be
at his very bestphysically.
Andheisgrowing old, not
in the sense that the years
are pressing heavily upon
him-but in the sense that
his vital forces are wasting
awayfaster than Nature re-
places the worn out tissues.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09

wall" he directed them. 'The wall Is
(straight enough. Andto tell the truth.
that's exactly why I told Freddie that
we'd meet here"
but what about Moses MOSQUITO
and Riddle Katydid and Mehitable
Moth?" Freddie inquired somewhat
lanxiously.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09

you look sharp you can see them now,
crossing the meadow
Chirpy Cricket tried to see through
the blackness of the night. After gaz-
ing steadily for a few moments he was
ableto make out patch of twlnkllng
lights, which looked good deal ike
stars, except that they We're too low.
Since they kept growing brighter,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
MONDAY, AUGUST q ia.

swell, what about thar ~.
asked s,n1 him. What do you m..s, ,.''' :.
They haven't brought IN !.
Freddie pointed out. 80 ws.,.s E !
use OF their being in the nrcau ~nats Y
"oh, that's all right!" cb,r.' : .sf
assured him, They're eoins ussss
the banners" eA's 70 can
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09

newly rich guys who could think ana
talk of nothing but money
eyes you would, deor. We always
think and talk about the thing that
we are most interested in. That
makes us imagine we are impressing
others with our importance. The
man who made millions in the last
war never for moment thinks that
he has not made his money by his
own genius or his own capabilities.
Do you ever hear one admit that 1T
naturally flowed into his pocket be-
cause of the great necessities of
war;"
'sHello, everybody, hello!" The
voice came from below. Both John
and I looked down over the ballis-
trade of the balcony and saw Alice
and Tom.
1t was the first had seen of Tom
since I returned. Dear old Tom. !
know of no man that think it would
| husband. True, he isn't very easy on
| the eyes, being fat and bald and
somewhat bandy-legged, but his
smile is always of that kind that
won't come off. His hand clasp is
warm and his eyes are kindly.
think down in her heart that Alice
loves him dearly, but she tells hersel
/ that she does not; that they are onl!
| friends and pals because he doesn'
Il Fill bar aaSthetic eve
"Come up here, Tom," I shouted
| "and see the rest of our lovely home.
i IT am looking at something quit
/ as lovely" he answered.
"Tom," said Alice with smile
''you are too gallant"
ssI have told the truth. Isn't Kath
crime pretty as she looks down at US
!. Juliet in her balcony could not hav
4 outshone her"
4 "Tom, if you were not so ugly, yo
4 would be the most popular man wit
J, the women in this town. joshe
II John.
"Perhaps you would like to sa
that it is because I am so very ugl
that I have to resort to flattery 10
popularity. I would have you under
stand, John Gordon, that I do nj
believe in falsehood and never ha
any friendship or respect for Anania
I either ancient or modern"
Tom came up the stairs at tn
with his hand clinched in mock dc
fiance. I caught it and put up m
, mouth for q kiss.
'It is strange thing to me,
mused John audibly, that an ugl
man is apt to get the osculatory fay
ors that should come to handsom
man like me-"
"Well, you would not have me re
fuse a lady would you?" said Tor
with a smile.
do you mean to tell me, Rather
inc, that you asked him to kiss you
John asked as though he were yer
jealous, keeping up the fun.
: 'Well. didn't ask him in so man
Words
:, "Does a woman ever ask in
many words? Can you say that 70
: did not ask me, Katherine?"
No." answered honestly.
: wanted to kiss you, Tom"
(Tomorrow-Elizabe Moreland
Drops In)
Il
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
AT THE STONE WALL

AT THE STONE WALL
"Where's the rest of your crowo.
Chirpy Cricket asked Freddie F'rleliy,
when they met by the stone wall. IL
getting darker every minute. Ana the
torchlight procession ought to start
right away" .r.
They're coming" said Freddie' Il
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09
WHY WOOD WAS LEFT HOME

WHY WOOD WAS LEFT HOME
In his new book The War; the World and Wilson, George
Cee pyes some inside information concerning the conouc OF
the and Americas part in the peace conference
other subjects which he sheds light the reason why
Leonard Wood not sent to France AS tne autho "a
close touch with administration, he is in position 10 kho"
the facts
General Wood he states not sent to France
pehing did not want him sent Secretary Baker had
nothing to do with except silently take the blame Tor
had been given conduct the campaign against
many in the field without interference from Washington
the chapter entitled e Case Wood Cree declares
France for the very good reason tina tna
did that he was neither eth needed
nor nor @ Mans m on War nor th chief Of
ons aa sssa @ pm es sen he a held
% sa1ss s not n S he ses for
the the @ of m shas n oapa ana the a
ana abilities m Tns o so Of
erals returned from their M pben m due me peng sent to the
of embakatn should be reached The
Public Information with duty to
of General Pershngs for
pan to hm
n hss sn t. 5o he ~eaa
a % and went into the War Department files
March treated the m % a pns a
for the completion the training period
before issuing orders to the division ion omnnder % @ e Gn ] o to
left Camp @ h the p aG @ % Ma n
effect of jerking
As the
soldier politician
Secretary had decided upon poicy of mpersonaly
judicial detachment that would lift him above the human
wrange bsures of fairness dealing with his
avoid charges of unfaness and swung back to the
in dealing with friends Consequently Wood was
permitted look after his personal interests during the war and
allowed campaign for the presidency in the uni
of major general Baker would have escaped attack
told Of Peshngs list but Pershng would have been at
tackled and America might have suffered through the COM
manderhief of the Armies of France being dragged into
domestic political wrangle
Cree quotes from records to show that the
General Wood is built clever suggestion rather
favorable statement and punre the retense OF the can
didate who tried, but failed to bug the presidency
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-09

The tailoring class in the summer
school at the Oregon Agricultural col
ege has established a record of 81
suits, 16 long coats and two make-over
coats for children in less than six
weeks. The class numbers So.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday is Mothers Day. The
small tribute of affection and atten-
tion which you bestow on that occa-
sion she will understand and love it
because it comes from one she loves
most. So on that day if you will
come to the Presbyterian Church
with her and sit with her during the
especial services that are going to
be for her at 11:00 o'clock you will
show your appreciation of her. Rev.
Barrier will have a very interesting
subject to talk on and he wishes ev-
cry member of the church to be pres
ent.
Sunday school will be held at the
usual hour-9:45.
In the evening the Christian En-
deavor at the usual hour and then
Church worship again.
Every member and their friends
should try and attend all the meet
ings and hear the message Rev. Bar
rier has-to bring to the people.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
MISS ALICE NICHOLS
HONORED BY BOOSTERS

Miss Alice Nichols, editor of the
Nichols Journal, proudly proclaimed
by Liberal people as the youngest
editor in the country, was honored by
the Wichita Boosters during their
program at the Armory, Thursday
night.
The mention made by Mr.. Hobble
that Liberal was the home of the
youngest editor in the United States
the Boosters asked Mis- Nichols to
stand up. AS she arose they gave her
cheer and their YELL "she's alright;
who's alright; Miss Nichols is alright"
after which they escorted her to the
platform, where all the visitors
might see her and then gave her a
seat of honor among them.
Liberal is proud of her young edi-
tor and was pleased to see her recog-
nized.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
BEAVER OIL & GAS co. WILL
INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK

At business meeting of the stock
holders of the Beaver Oil and Gas
Company held in Guymon Tuesday,
May 9th, it was the unanimous sem
timent that the work should be
pushed, and that a rotary drill should
be secured to facilitate the drilling
thru the quicksand that has greatly
retarded the work so far. With the
rotary drill, it is thought that work
that has required weeks can be ac-
complished in a few hours. There
were between thirty and forty stock
holders present at this meeting, and
a number of others sent word that
they would favor the plans outlined.
1t was voted the sense of those
present at this meeting that the di-
rectors should increase the capital
stock from 100000 to $15O,O0O and
be in readiness to put on sale such
a part of the added $4,000 of stock
as might prove necessary to complete
the test.-Guymon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
CITY COUNCIL CONTRACTS
FOR ADDITIONAL PAVING
Will Pave First, Third, Fourth from
Kansas to Lincoln, Seventh from
Kansas to Sherman.

At the meeting of the city council
Tuesday night the contract was let
to the Stanton Construction Com
pany for the paving of First, Third
and Fourth streets from Kansas to
Lincoln, and Seventh street from
Sherman to Kansas.
The paving is done at the rate con-
tracted for the first and is a good
deal for the city. The Stanton COM
pany agreed to accept these streets
on the basis of the original estimate
and is willing to abide by the agree
ment, Notwithstanding the increase
in the cost of doing the work.
This pavement is badly needed and
will work big Improvement in the
looks of the city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
ALL THREE OIL TESTS
SHUT DOWN THIS WEEK

The three active tests in the Lib
eral field are shut down this week,
from different causes.
The Traders test on the Boles farm
is making repairs on the machinery
and is shut down for a few days.
The Seward County Oil & Ga!
company on the Sealey farm, 9 miles
north, is shut down waiting on cal
of Is inch casing. This casing was
shipped some time ago, but has failed
to show up here.
The Beaver Oil & Gas company is
making changes in it's rig, installing
rotary outfit. The rotary needed a
few repairs and the test is shut down
until these can be made.
Reports are that two rigs are to go
up in this field within the next few
weeks.
Oil men are coming in from the
outside and oil interest is beginning
to awaken among the home folks.
Some men of more than passing
prominence in the oil game have
given the field the once-over and
seemed satisfied with the outlook
here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
OLD TIMER PASSES AWAY

Alexander Templeton, of Sloan
Springs, Arkansas, passed away April
10, at the home of his granddaughter,
Mrs. L. P. Kemper, formerly Miss
Hope Swayze of this city.
Mr.. Templeton was a resident of
Liberal for many years and is we'll
known to all the old timers. He was
a prominent Democrat in this county
and held the office of register of
deeds of Seward county for several
terms. He was an ardent worker in
the Christian church and did much
toward building up the organization
in the early days.
He was a member of the G. A. R.
post at this place. Many acquaint-
ances of the family will regret to
learn of his death.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
A GENUINE PICNIC

Last week was week of pleasant
anticipation for the Seventh A grade
and the Fourth A grade. They had
been invited by Mr.. Larrabee to
spend Saturday at grove near Ar
kalon. They knew this meant a
jolly time and the days preceding
Saturday seemed unusually long.
When Saturday morning finally ar
rived it found happy crowd at the
station fully prepared for Jolly day.
About eight o'clock the morning To-
cal left Liberal, the picnic crowd
being in a coach attached to the
local.
At Arkalon cars were awaiting to
take the party to the grove. On the
way they stopped at the sand pits
that supplies the surrounding coun-
try with sand.
When the grove was reached it
was not difficult to persuade the boys
and girls that the river was the place
for, real picnic. Soon the banks
were dotted with shoes and stockings
while the shouts and laughter of the
owners showed that they were en-
joying the river as only western Kan
lona oki1JraY hA Itery1 ~
of the adults was carried down
stream and they joined the children
in the sport. No beach ever gave
more real joy than did the Cimarron
river that day.
After few hours of play, din
ner, such as picnickers appreciate,
was served. The immensity of the
supply, perhaps can be artially real
lied when you know that about one
hundred real picnic appetites were
satisfied. This dinner was the re-
suit of hours of labor for Mrs. Lar
rabee, but the pleasure it gave was
her reward.
After dinner several more hours of
play were enjoyed. Then a lunch
was served and the party returned to
Arkalon to take the train to Liberal.
The return trip was pleasant one.
Perhaps some were tired but all were
happy. Each one appreciated the
kind, thoughtful spirit manifested by
Mr.. and Mrs. Larrabee in giving so
much pleasure to others.
The day was one that will never be
forgotten but will be one of the
bright spots in the lives of those who
were there and they all say a very
hearty "thank you" to Mr.. and Mrs.
Larrabee.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
NICKEL SELLING LOTS OF
SILO TILE THESE DAYS

o. D. Nickel, the National Tile Silo
man, informs the Democrat that the
tile has arrived for the silos for R.
M. Gilbert, c. ]. Bowles, Grant Black
and R. C. Matkin. These are being
unloaded this week and the work of
erection will start at once.
Mr.. Nickel says he is in position to
make delivery of tile right now and
that anyone who is contemplating
building had better get their orders
in while the getting is good.
We are glad to note that the silo
bushes is getting better as this Scoun-
try needs more of them. They are
the big thing in the east and this Sec
ton is going to have more as time
goes on.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
LIBERAL TOOK FIFTH PLACE
IN SEVENTH DISTRICT MEET
The Hard Contest at Cimarron and
Long Auto Trip to Pratt Too
Much For the Boys.

L. H. S. won fifth place in the
Seventh District Meet at Pratt Sat-
urday, despite the fact that they
were close second in a harder con-
test at Cimarron Friday.
After the Literary contest Friday
night the boys made the trip to Dodge
City, arriving there as a late hour.
Early the next morning they started
for Pratt in cars. The late hours Of
the night before and the long trip
was too much. for them and they
were in no condition to take part in
the meet.
However, Taylor of Liberal won
first in the 50-yard dash and second
in the 100-yard dash; Stoufer took
third in the 5O-yard dash and Ran
dies third in the low hurdles.
Stoufer should have had second
in the 50-yard dash, but the timber
in the heads of the judges was of
such su ubstantial quality that nothing
could penetrate it, so he was given
third and deprived of the chance to
go to the State Meet.
Stoufer's number was SO and when
the judges announced the winner of
second place they called No. 5. The
man bearing this number stood near
and remarked that it was a snap to
win the race and not run. The fact
is the tag on Stoufer's back had not
shown clearly and they saw only the
5. However, when apprised OF the
fact and it was attested by more than
half dozen different people they alb
solutely refused to consider a
change.
The teams participating and their
points are as follows:
Pratt 40 "; st. John 25; Anthony
19; Hutchinson .1S; Liberal IL;
Scott City IL; Dodge City S1s ; King
man 3; Kiowa /.
Liberal won the relay and the
team composed of Bane, Ellis, Ma
honey and Snyder will attend the
State Meet. James Taylor will also
represent Liberal in the meet.
The track team goes to Bucklin
Saturday to take part in the Rock
Island Meet and expect to come home
with several more good cups.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
BAPTIST NOTICE

Friends and members of the church
will be interested in knowing that we
are going cover the top" in pledging
our share of twelve thousand dollars
toward the New World Movement OF
the denomination.
The pastor wishes to thank the
members and friends sharing in the
good work for their interest in and
response to this worthy cause.
Next Sunday is Mothers Day. We
will all want to honor mother by at
tending the service.
Morning worship at eleven. Ser
mon: Mother"
Church school nine forty-fve.
Let's reach the two hundred mark
Sunday. You can help.
B. Y. P. u. at seven. Evening
service at eight. Sermon: "0ur
Obligation to Mother"
A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-06
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECTS OFFICERS MAY 10
Call Has Been Issued For Meeting
at the Court House on
That Date.

The Annual Election of Officers
of the Liberal Chamber of Commerce
will be held at the Court House on
May 10th and every member is urged
to be present.
There is lot of work ahead of the
Chamber of Commerce the coming
year and if there are to be any
changes made at this time they
should be carefully considered. 1t is
important to elect men not only who
are qualified to act, but who have
the time and inclination to do so.
Be on hand May 10 and help in the
selection.