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The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06
OBSERVE FATHER AND SON WEEK

National Father and Son Week will
be observed in Clifton and plans are
already well under way for the big
banquet to take place Monday night,
February 16 at the Auditorium. This
date is the Banquet Day of Father
and Sen Week and throughout the
nation million Fathers and Sons will
banquet together on that evening.
Churches, Chambers of Commerce,
Business Mems Clubs, and numerous
organizations are planning banquets
for the members of their organization
and their sons.
The purpose of Father and Son
Week is to get fathers to renew their
interest in their patternal obligations,
to lead sons. to a deeper respect and
appreciation for their fathers and
homes, and to lead both fathers and
sens to regard the church as necess-
ary to the finest development of their
spiritual lives to secure their cooper
alton in the work and support of the
church.
The Executive Committee in charge
of plans for local observance of Faith
er and Son Week are Rev. c. H Love,
Chairman, F. l.. Gordon, c Watt,
Rev f. l.. Glisson Asa Miller, l.. N.
Callicotte, F B Travis, w. ]. Collins,
r. Stevens.
The plans for the entire weeks pro-
gram include:
Monday, February 16th-Annual
Banquet Day
Tuesday, February 17-Home Day.
Wednesday, February .1S-Father's
Day.
Thursday, February 19-Tell Your
Boy Day.
Sunday, February 22-Go To Church
Day.
The Interstate Committee of the Y.
M. C A. with headquarters at Ell Paso
is in charge of the promotion of Fa-
ther and Son Week program in the
Southwest. H. P. Demand, Boys
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06
ARIZONA SECURES BANkHEAD
BORDERLAND ROUTE

The following telegram was receiv-
ed this morning and speaks fo" it
self.
Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 5, 1920.
Hon. Pickens Anderson,
Clifton, Arizona.
Pathfinders decide >on Borderland
Bankhead route Directors adopt
our route as Roosevelt link in Bank
head National Highway, which gives
us all we want.
Dell M. Potter
Col. Potter left for Alabama last
week and has evidently been able to
convince the directors of the feasa-
bility of the Bankhead route as against
the northern route desired by Phoe-
nix and Globe.
The Borderland Highway is now an
assured fact and puts southern Ari-
ona on the map as far as across coun-
try motoring is concerned. That this
route will be of inestimable benefit
to our district has been recognized by
all, and we have not placed our faith
in vain in Col. Potter as our represen-
tative to attend the meeting of the di-
rectors of the Bankhead National
Highway.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06

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The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06
SILVER MORE THAN
HOLDS ITS OWN
]. IN MARKET
Gradual Return of Gold And Silver To
A Pre-War Basis is
Expected.

Denver, February 2.-In spite of the
fact that the British pound sterling
(paper) declined Monday in New
York to a new low record, or $3.5s
showing discount from normal
($4.S6) of 26 per cent, bar silver op
ened the week at s1!34 per fine ounce
with reports from London that the de.
mand from several sources is as yet
far ahead of the supply.
DETECTION of her currency, now a
live topic on both sides of the Allan
tic, means the gradual return of gold
and silver to their pre-war status
which also means the return of pros.
perity to mines, which have severely
suffered from the advance in cost of
labor and supplies when measured by
the two precious metals A promi-
nent New York authority states:
1--WE may be pretty well satisfied
with the money markets progress in
the necessary readjustment if it is
shown that commercial and manufac-
turing borrowers of money to be u.s.
ed in the boarding of high-priced
goods and materials continue to H.
quidate their banking obligations in
anything like the same ratio as the
security markets have done.
THE general business imitation has
been checked as a result of the Feo-
eral reserve policy and the deflation-
ary process should bring relief so
important that when peace is arrived
that we may discuss European credits
for needed trade without sending so
serious a chill through the banking
community.
Zinc prices show loss of So. 40
per ton for last week as export was
practically stopped by the drop in
exchange which also affected copper
to the extent of 1 cent per pound.
Some consolation for this weaken
ing in price of the metals may be
gained from the fact that the posi-
ton of both metals is generally ac-
knowledged to be better than year
ago. All during 1919 coppers were
friendless, says the Boston News Bu-
reau. Producers were burdened with
huge and growing surplus of raw
and refined metal In the last quar-
ter of 1919, however, came improve
ment, resulting in sales for Decem-
Der of 450,OOO,OOO pounds, the largest
months business in the history of the
industry, and on the basis of current
curtailed production over four months
output of the mines
Ore strikes are numerous in differ
ent Colorado camps as development
proceeds, while the organization OF
new companies to reopen old mines
where silver is prominent is daily
feature of business activity. Boston
New York, Philadelphia, Chicago
Milwaukee and Detroit are represent
ed in the fresh influx of capital, fol-
owing upon the heels of expert re-
ports. Mines not fit for examina-
ton are out of the running
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06
WILL GIVE DANCE

The Clifton Woman's Club is pre-
pairing to give masquerade ball at
the Auditorium the night of Febru-
airy 22nd
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06
JUNIOR PLAY

JUNIOR PLAY
The Man From Home is a typ1-
cally modern play, truly American,
with strong appeal to every Ameri-
can audience. 1t has fascinating plot
and is sure to please 1t has been
presented by High Schools and has
always proven a success.
Watch for the date and don't fail
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1920-02-06

versity Extension work will become
a permanent feature in the civic life
of Clifton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
TRADERS OIL CORPORATION START
ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE RIGS
EVER SHIPPED TO THE KANSAS FIELD
Second Test in Liberal Field By Traders Oil Cor
pOratiOn, Subsidiary of the American
Fuel, Oil & Transportation Co.,
is Started

The Traders Bunting No. became Friday morning at
lO4O when the big rotary outfit started and began work
ON the second test conducted by the Traders Oil Corporation
in the Liberal Field
This company is subsidiary of the American Fuel Oil and
Transportation Company $30O0000O corporation, which
drilled the Boles No of Liberal bringing 100000
foot gas well in July
Work on the outfit has been under way for several
months but finally all the details arranged and this
ing the rotary started down to what hoped pool OIL
The starting of the well not hearded but few
the start but those fortunate enough be ground say
they anything work smoothly than the great
outfit
A number of out-oown oil on the streets
day and looks like the oil game again coming alive
The actual starting of this second test by this
pany should convince the keptca that the chance oil
in his field is mighty good bet
Some leases changing hands and if present conditions
continue prevail the eyes the oil fraternity will again be
Just bet your money Liberal is destined become oil
town, because the American Fuel Oil and Transportation
Company spending forty fifty thousand dollars in starting
this second hole SAY nongof what will complete
it, That should be evidence enough
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN MAKING
FACES AT ONE ANOTHER JAPANESE
PRESS IS URGING WAR AGAINST j. s.
President POinacre of France Says England is
Revising Versailles Treaty in Favor of
Germany. French Press UphOlds
Sim Feiners
(By International News Service)

PARIS, Nov 24-Despe the reassurng statement of of
ficias of both nations the AngoFench relatives again
stranded to degree unequaed since he close of the world
war
The three chief issues German indemnity, soviet Rus
-sia and disposition of Turkish territory.
President Poncare of France in letter. says that Eng
land continues urge France to further revise the Versailles
treaty in favor Germany England herself should restore the
surrendered German fleet and former German colonies
Many of the French newspapers print bitter attacks
England upholdng the Sim Feners
The text of these articles show that there is bitter
ey between the two countries and unless pressure brought
bear from outside going be difficult matter
to effect a settlement.
The Milan newspaper, Secoa, has printed sensational
article to the effect that Japan busy preparing public opn
ion against the United States According the
ment the entire japanese press clamorng for with
America urging declaration the part of the Government
declares that the Toxic government fearing internal
ouon of opposing stand is taken hey resolve make
o the United States although knowing the conflict would be fa
to Japan.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
Manager Tucker Purchases Adjoining
Lot and Looks Forward To
Big Fine Building
PLANS NOT YET MADE FOR HOUSE
The Piper Lot South of Present
Location Has Been Purchased By
The Photoplsy and Will Be Used
When New Building is Construct
ed.

A deal has been closed between
H. V. Tucker of the Photoplay
theatre and J. M. Piper, whereby
Mr.. Tucker becomes the owner of
the Piper lot adjoining the Photo
play building on the south.
Mr. Tucker announces that he
purchased the lot with the intention
of enlarging the Photoplay, making
the building the full width Of the lot
it now occupies and the one recently
purchased.
The plans for the building have
not been made, and it is Impossible
to give the size or style, but suf-
flee it to say the building will be one
which will justify the location,
which is one of the best in the city.
The photoplay has enjoyed good
patronage in the past and there is lit
tie reason to doubt but what this
will be increased with the erec-
ton of the new and larger building.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
TO REPRESENT
KANSAS, ROAD MEETING

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 24.-Gov-
ernor Henry j. Allen today named
W. s. Gibbons, state representative
from Meade county, to act in his
place as the Kansas representative
at the convention of the American
Association of Highway Officials to
be held in Washington, D. c., Dec.
ember 1916.
Governor Allen is chairman ex-
officio of the state highway COM
mission. Mr.. Gibbons is president
of the Kansas Good Roads associa-
ton.
Other members of the Kansas del
egation are M. W. Watson, Topeka,
state highway engineer; w. C. Mark
ham, Baldwin, secretary of the state
highway commission, A. C. Blair,
Lyons; and H. S. Herman, Fort
Scott.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
AZ KIDDIES TO BE
GUESTS AT OPERA

Last week men and women of
Wichita bought tags and shoe strings
and lead pencils to help the directors
of the Children's Home in the main
tenance and upkeep of that very
worthy institution.
Now it's the children turn, Jack
Vickers' oil operator, thinks that
while the children kill appreciate
beds and clothing and keeping warm
a real sure enough fun on the side
will make an immediate appeal.
This explains why AZ children of
the Children's Home will sit in first
class 75-cent seats and enjoy to the
full the visit of Cindy and members
of her "Follies" company on their
visit to Robinson Crusoe's Isle in the
musical extravangza "0h oh, Condy"
to be given at the Crawford Theatre
Monday and Tuesday, November 29
and 80, for the benefit of the Public
Health Nursing association. Crusoe
himself, the cannibals, the vaudeville
team of the Three Bears, Santa Claus
all will furnish fun galore for the
youngsters as-well as for the grown
ups.
Mrs. Harry Heimple, chairman Of
the ticket committee for ooh, oh,
Cindy-" says that the chillren are go
ing to have AZ of the best seats in
the balcony. - Wichita Eagle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
Plains News

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miles returned
home Friday after a three weeks
visit with relatives in Lancaster Wis.
R. A. McPhee, Roy Traylor ]. H.
Terrell, John Heatt and J. W. Rus
sci attended the Mystic Shrine met
ing in Wichita last Friday.
The revival meeting at the Baptist
church closed last Sunday evening
after two weeks of fine sermons by
Rev. Walfe of Liberal There were
several new members added to the
church during the meeting.
A number of young people at
tended the Pie social at District no.
SO, last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. S. Davis of Kis-
met spent Sunday evening visiting
with relatives here and attended the
revival at the Baptist church.
Misses Edith and Elva Miles, Ruth
Bromuell, and Mr.. Rodney Pringle
attended the movies at Meade last
Saturday night.
Mrs. Verl Knott left Tuesday to
spend Thanksgiving with relatives
near st. Paul Kansas.
W. w. Coone and C. ]. Angel
drove to Baca county Colo. on busin-
ess last Monday.
All the businesp house will be
closed here Thanksgiving day
The M. E. revival meetings started
lat Tuesday evening. Rev. Wheat is
holding these meetings and slides are
being shown this week.
Mr.. H. L. Olds made business
trip to Kismet Monday afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
KiSnet News

w. L. Canon attended theEquity
banquet at the Cimarron hotel at
Liberal Wednesday night.
Mrs. Pansy Mcclure came in the
first of the week to visit her broth
ers.
Quite number from Kismet were
in Plains shopping Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Chas DeWeese were
very pleasantly surprised Tuesday
evening when about so of their
friends gave them farewell party
at their home.
Nova Moody made bushes trip to
Liberal Wednesday.
Mrs. Longacher returned from her
visit east Tuesday
The high school gave a farewell
party for Denzil Hobbs Wednesday
evening at the home of Lucille Moody.
The evening was spent in music and
games. All had a pleasant time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
indications Are That Drilling is To
Be Resumed At Traders No.
| West Of Town
OIL IHTEsTs INCREASING EVERY DAY
Liberal Folks Hoping For Early
Strike Once Drilled is Resumed
Opinion Strong That an Oil Strike
is About Due Although Company
Is Giving Out No Information.

Bangs Brothers, draymen, began
Wednesday hauling out the Id in.
casing to the Boles No. well west
of Liberal.
The fact that the easing is being
taken to the test leads to the belief
that drilling in the small hole is to
be resumed right away. 1t was ex-
pected the casing would be hauled
out earlier in the week, but that
work was delayed until today.
Officials Of the company are Civ
ing out little information. In fa9
there seems little to give out at this
time. The time of starting work
depends much upon circumstances
which may develop from day to day
and Mr.. McQuigg hesitates to take
any statement in. the fear that subse-
quent events may change his plans.
All the paper has to go on is the
evidence gained from watching op-
erations and this is bound to be
meager. However, most people seem
strong in the belief that when once
the small drill begins making hole
there will be production.
An inspection Of the plant at the
test shows everything in good shape,
it is probable that the casing will be
run without trouble and that, drill
ing will proceed within the next week
or possibly at an earlier date
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
Federal, State, and City Authorities
Are Cooperating to Rid Windy
City of Vice
SCORES OF RAIDS NIGHT AND DAY
Most Comprehensive and Systematic
Clean-Up Drive in The History of
Chicago is Now Under Way and
Results Have Been Highly Salts
factory.
tBy international News service)

(By international news SerVice)
CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-The big
triple drive against gamblers, boot.
leggers and criminals of all degrees
is under way here today, with the
Federal, State and City police author
tiles joining forces to rid the city of
crime.
Scores of additional raids were
made during the night and early to-
day in the most comprehensive and
systematic cleanup drive in the his
tory of the city.
More than one hundred and fifty
suspected gun-men and gamblers
We're arrested within the city limits,
while the county authorities were
making wholesale raids on resorts
just over the line. but within county
limits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
DIED

The ten year old son Of Mrs. Rosa
Adams passed away Wednesday
morning at their home ten miles N.
west of this city. The boy has been
in i'll health for some time and hS,
been an invalid all his life. Funeral
services will be held today at the
Undertaking tffice and interment
made in the Liberal cemetery. The
boy is a nephew of Mrs. A.. R. Nit
chell of this city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
COR. SECOND AND KANSAS
AVE. TO HAVE EIGHT LIGHTS

The corners Of End Street and
! Kansas avenue will have eight street
lights instead of four, the eact post
set away from the corner, leaving
it free for auto drivers who must
cut the corners. The continual
breaking of the street light posts
by careless drivers makes the
change necessary. 1t will improve
the lightning too, as lights will make
a pretty sight at night.
Gerald Rector of Scott City was
Liberal visitor Sunday.
The Lincoln and Garfield grade
school will play football today.
Sherman Enterline Of BalkO was
in Liberal transacting business We'd
nesday.
E. S. Irwin, postmaster, returned
from a few days visit in Colorado
last night
Rev. Barrier is holding revival at
the Antelope Valley School house.
A number from Liberal attended
every night.
A number of the Liberal young
folks attended the box supper at
the Liberal school house last night.
Miss Gertrude Farmer is the teacher.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
WENT TO DODGE AFTER
TRUCK LOAD OF POTATOES

The proprietor of the second hand
store in South Liberal went to Dodge
the first of the week for a load of
potatoes. He reached Sublette last
night and broke down delaying his
arrival here. He hopes to reach home
tonight with his load.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25

BORN: To Mr.. and Mrs. Ned
Snider, Tuesday, November 23, son
Miss Lovetta Humble came in to-
day for a short visit with Miss Ester
Smith.
Mrs. Glenn Riggle will entertain
tomorrow for the L. NJ. Calvert fam
lily and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Titus.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Greenburg who
went to Kansas City Sunday on a
short business trip, will return home
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Greenhcrg win
entertain at dinner tonight at Hotel
Cimarron, for Mr.. and Mrs. j. G..
Ault, Mrs. Osa Nichols, and Miss
Nellie Berry.
M W. H. Vickers left today for
Wichita, where he will visit his son,
Aldried and family. 1t is Aldrieds
birthday, and number of relatives
will be entertained at dinner in hon
or of the occasion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
LEGION DANCE A SUCCESS

The dance given last night under
the auspices of the American Legion
was another big success.
The music three piece orchestra
was very good. A large crowd at
tended and all present declare big
evening we'll spent and say the leg
ion boys are very good entertainers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
Harding in Panama

BALBOA, CANAL ZONE, Nov. 25
"A game of Golf featured President
Elect Harding's Thanksgiving day
program. Following his old Senator
Harding intended to take day of
absolute rest at the home of Cover
nor Harding of the Canal Zone.
Tonight the President-Elect will be
a guest of President Porras of Pana-
ma at a dinner formal reception.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25
President and President Elect Pass
Thanksgiving as Ordinary
Citizens Wont to Do
HARDING IS IN PANAMA TODAY
President Wilson Spent Forenoon in
White House, Will Drive This
Afternoon and Attend Movie To-
night. Harding is Guest of Gov
ernor Harding of the Canal Zone.
(By international News service)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Presi-
dent Wilson spent Thanksgiving
forenoon in the White House, while
Mrs. Wilson attended divine serv-
ices at st. Johns church.
The Thanksgiving dinner will be
served at 7 o'clock tonight, followed
by the latest movie show. Only men,
bers of the family will be guests. The
president may take his usual drive
this afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25

Herman Salley left today for
Wichita to attend the football gone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25

Fred Ginter of Balko was Lib
eral visitor Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-11-25

BORN: To Mr.. and Mrs. Ned
Snider, Tuesday, November 23, son
Arizona republican., 1920-06-29
A SLIGHT MISTAKE

("Karikaturen', Christiania, Norway)
 Absent minded professor (halfway through the service)-I thought there was something wrong. This is not the girl I want to marry.
 There are about 35.e00.0O0 cotton spindles in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-29

Brink, in our northern strip" ana taken before Justice of the Peace J. II. Smith this week on a charge of kill ing horses The men explained to the court they understood that the country was overrun with wild horses and con cluded that there would be money m killing them for their hides, and at the same time rid the ranges of excess feeders.-MohaVe County Miner.
 Times Hard for Cattlemen
 KINGMAN-The cattle men of the state are just now experiencing the hardest times that has come to them since pre-wa- days. Buyers are un- able to finance their purchases, be- cause of the reluctance of the banks to advance money on cattle. The cat tie men of the south part of the state are suffering largely from this cause and it is probable that some of them will be pressed to the wall before sales are made. In northern Arizona an effort is being made to obtain advances from the federal banks. - Mohave County Miner.
 Widening Road
 OGALES-Automobilis returning yesterday from Patagonia report road crew at work on the Nogales-P Pa tagonia road on the narrow places along the river about three miles this side of Patagonia.
 The narrow places are being widened out by blasting away the mountain sides and filling in the banks of the river. This is a work that has long been needed and will obviate many ac- cidents along that part of the road in the future.-Oasis.