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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

W. E. Wilson will go to Wichita
the last of the week to attend the
opening of new wholesale furniture
house. During the opening numer-
Gus demonstrations will be given by
the aid of motion pictures and much
information of interest to furniture
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

dealers disseminated. Mr.. Wilson ex-
poets to buy additional stock for his
store during the week and keep his
stock up to the minute.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Mrs. Guy Williams left Saturday
for Pratt for a short visit with rela-
tives before returning to her home
in Dilworth, Okla.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

I Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Kinds left the
last of the week for their farm near
'Jtleyville, in Baca county, Colorado
Mr. Kinds has been holding down the
first chair at the Cozy barber shop
for the past several months. How
ever when the warm days came he
grew restless and buying a team,
started overland for the farm. They
got caught in the snow storm, but
will likely arrive at the scene of
summer activities before another ar
rives. The Hinds's made many friends
during their stay here who will regret
their leaving.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Frances Stiles of Meade came in
Friday for a short visit with friends,
being the especial guest of Charlotte
Gasaway.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11
First published March a, 1920 \
ROAD NOTICE

State of Kansas, Seward County, IS.
To whom it may concern:
Take notice that a legal petition
signed by W. G. Harnden and other
householders Of Liberal Township, in
said county, has been presented to
the Board of County Commissioners,
praying for the location Of section
line road, as follows, viz: Beginning
at the southeast corner Of section
three (3) township thirty-four (34)
range thirty-three 1887, thence
north on the section line a distance
Of six miles, to the southeast corner
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11
ton alllllIIIluu

Mrs. Jim Pickering of Arlington
came in Sunday for visit with her
sister, Mrs. E. H. Neighbors.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Stobbe of
Weatherford, Okla, arrived Monday
to visit with the John Epp family.
Ross Ridley of Beaver was Liber-
al business visitor Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11
First published February 26, 1920
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Topeka, Kansas
February 81, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that John
Jerman, of Moscow, Kansas, who, c"
March ID, 1917, made additional
homestead entry, Serial No. 04725
(O14284 D. c., for Lot 2, Section s.,
Township 32 s., Range 81 W. 9Th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make three-year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Probate
Judge of Seward county, Kansas, at
Liberal, Kansas, on the 18th day of
April, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses
Fred R. Brownell, August ].
Schmoock, Calvin Grady, Horace
G.. Downing, all of Moscow, Kansas.
GEORGE S. ALLEN,
41t5c Register.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Charles Buchanan of the Sum-
mers-Hood Lumbr yard at Perryton,
Texas, was in Liberal the first of the
week on business and visiting with
relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Faye Cheatum went to Hutchinson
Monday. He intends to remain there.
Mr.. Cheatum has been employed at
the Exide Service Station for some
time. His friends regret to see him
leave Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Weinnie Neill, oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Neil, died at her
home March 4, aged years, 3
months and 10 days. Services were
held by Rev. Bolton and interment
made in the Liberal cemetery.
Friends extend their heartfelt SYM
pathy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

o. p auckland was taken to the
hospital the last of the week where
he will have his foot operated on
that has caused him so much trouble
lately.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Word has been received here by
friends of the recent marriage of
Miss Eva Gray to Mr.. Burt Hollis.
She will be remembered here as the
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. Cason.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson left
Saturday for Pratt. Mr.. Jackson is
going to the hospital there for an
operation. His friends hope for a
speedy recovery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Miss Maud Saunders received word
here the first of the week from Mr..
and Mrs. St. Clair, former residents
of Liberal. They are still at Benton
vile, Ark, where they moved from
here. They like it fine there and in
tend to make their home there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

William Madison Gentry, a retired
farmer living near Beaver, passed
away at his home March A, 1920. He
was Born in Carol County, Mo-,
March 9, 1874. Mr. Gentry was
man that was liked by every one that
knew him. Services were held at the
house March 5 and interment made
in the Ochiltree cemetery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

A large crowd was in attendance at
the box social Friday night at the
Presbyterian church. Every one had
a good time There were q boxes
sold and the proceeds was 5000.
They money will be used for the
benefit of the Christian Endeavor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

Mrs. Jim Pickering of Arlington
came in Sunday for a visit with her
sister, Mrs. E. H. Neighbors.
Mrs. Guy Williams left Saturday !
for Pratt for a short visit with rela- !
tives before returning to her home
in Dilworth, Okla. |
Frances Stiles of Meade came in
Friday for a short visit with friends,
being the especial guest of Charlotte
Gasaway.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Stobbe of
Weatherford, Okla, arrived Monday
to visit with the John Epp family.
Ross Ridley of Beaver was Liber-
al business visitor Monday.
Charles Buchanan of the Sum-
mers-Hood Lumbr yard at Perryton,
Texas, was in Liberal the first of the
week on business and visiting with
relatives.
Word has been received here by
friends of the recent marriage of
Miss Eva Gray to Mr.. Burt Hollis.
She will be remembered here as the
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. Cason.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson left
Saturday for Pratt. Mr.. Jackson is
going to the hospital there for an
operation. His friends hope for
speedy recovery.
o. P. auckland was taken to the
hospital the last of the week where
he will have his foot operated on
that has caused him so much trouble
lately.
Faye Cheatum went to Hutchinson
Monday. He intends to remain there.
Mr. Cheatum has been employed at
the Exide Service Station for some
time. His friends regret to see him
leave Liberal.
Miss Maud Saunders received word
here the first of the week from Mr..
and Mrs. St. Clair, former residents
of Liberal They are still at Benton
vile, Ark, where they moved from
here. They like it fine there and in
tend to make their home there.
A large crowd was in attendance at
the box social Friday night at the
Presbyterian church. Every one had
good time There were p boxes
sold and the proceeds was $50.50
They money will be used for the
! benefit of the Christian Endeavor.
William Madison Gentry, retired
farmer living near Beaver, passed
away at his home March A, 1920. He
was Born in Carol County, Mo-,
March 9, 1914. Mr. Gentry was a
man that was liked by every one that
knew him. Services were held at the
house March and interment made
in the Ochiltree cemetery.
Weinnie Neil, oldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Neil, died at her
home March A, aged 3 years, 3
months and 1S days. Services were
held by Rev. Bolton and interment
made in the Liberal cemetery.
Friends extend their heartfelt SYM
pathy.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Kinds left the
last of the week for their farm near
IJtleyville, in Baca county, Colorado
Mr. Kinds has been holding down the
first chair at the Cozy barber shop
for the past several months. How
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-03-11

KATHERINE WRIGHT, Secretary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
WAGE WAR ON ALFALFA PESTS
Parasites VIII Be Imported to Fight
Destructive Work OF WeeViI
In Many States.

Within the last dozen years de-
structive insect called the alfalfa wee
vii has appeared numerously in north
ern Utah and parts Of Idaho, Wyoming
and Colorado. 1t Is small beetle, and
does lot Of damage to one Of the
most important forage crops.
The United States bureau Of ento-
mology has been called upon to fight
this beetle, and In addition to devising
means for destroying 1t has gone so
far as to import from Europe (whence
the insect came) fly parasites that
prey upon 1t over there. The parasites
are Matched and bred in little wire
cages covered with cheesecloth. which
are scattered thickly over the alfalfa
fields
What Is most desired IS to prevent
the spread of the beetle into other re-
gions BY adopting the control meas
ures already worked out the farmer
can prevent injury to his alfalfa at a
cost Of only 81 an acre per annum-
q cheap rate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
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PAINT is GOOD INVESTMENT
Apart From Appearances, It Actually
Adds to the Value Of the House
and Barn.

A prominent banker makes the
statement that he is Influenced in lend
Ing money to people by the appearance
Of their property. II their houses,
barns and other buildings are painted
Gs often as necessary in order to give
them spick-and-span appearance, he
feels that they are a better risk than
those who do not paint their buildings
and let them go to rack and ruin
through neglect.
1t is a condition in almost all mort
cages on buildings that the buildings
shall be insured, for the protection Of
the lender against fire. Some lenders
make the stipulation also that the
buildings shall be kept painted at reg
ular intervals. This Is wise precau-
ton, as building can deteriorate from
lack Of paint 50 as to lose large part
OF It's value In few years. In way,
paint Is also fire protection, since 1t
Is the slow combustion Of the oxygen
and other elements in the afr that
causes the decay of building material.
Besides, ii for any reason 1t Is de-
sired to sell a property, the prospective
purchaser can easily be induced to pay
higher price for well-panted house
than for shabby one. A good buyer
looking over shabby property is quick
to assume that the owner ts bankrupt
or badly in need Of money If his prop
erty has rundown appearance and
makes his offer accordingly. II 1t Is
neatly painted, however, he assumes
that the owner is prosperous and hesi-
tates to make an under-value bid. In
short, in case Of sale, a coat Of paint
will bring price enough higher than
could be obtained for an implanted
building to more than cover the cost
of painting.
Therefore, any way we look at It,
paint is good investment for prep
erty owner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
COPIES METHODS OF AMERICA
New Zealand viii Use Gold Dredqe
Long in Successful Operation
Throughout Alaska.

An example of the far-reaching &C.
tivitieS of American industry is to be
found in q gold dredge that has been
designed and constructed in this coun-
Try for the purpose of operating In
New Zealand gold fields, This dredge,
says the Electrical Review, Is built
by a New York company and is along
the type Of dredge constructed for
operations in Alaskan fields. Power
for dredging, pumping and shifting po-
sition is furnished by electric motors,
while twelve men working four to a
shift constitute the crew.
The general method Of dredging Is
as follows: The digging ladder car
rying the buckets is lowered and dirt
is scooped up. This dirt is dropped
on the conveyor belt and is carried
to the screen. Here II is screened
and washed and the refuse Is dropped
to the stacker and deposited. The
pay dirt that remains Is further
washed on gold tables or laundries,
and then passed to a gold box, where
the gold is recovered. Remaining de-
posts In this gold box are treated
about once a week with mercury, 50
that all the gold is obtained either In
nugget or tn the form Of an amalgam.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
German Taxicabs q Torment

Present-day German taxicabs we're
not primarily designed to stimulate
the liver; but after hitting few rough
spots one is left with a distinct ina
preston that they exist solely to shake
up the internal organs, writes Ken
meth l.. Roberts In the Saturday Eve
ming Post.
AS for their meters, they can be read
properly only with the assistance Of
slide rule and q table Of ogarithms.
Each meter possesses seven clocks
one for the passenger, one for extra
passengers, one for luggage, one for
waiting, one for the luxury tax, one
for the tax on capital and one for good
luck. All the clocks work busily all
the time-even the one for waiting.
This is probably because the passen-
ger, due to the hard tires, Is either
waiting to bounce up or to fall back
after q bump during the entire ride.
After determining the amount regis
tered by each clock at the end of
ride, these sums are added together
and multiplied by four.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
PROPER TIME TO ADVERTISE
Fact Should Be Recognized Thst
Period Of sisekness Demands
Increase Of Publicity.

The best time to advertise and to
use every other means Of bringing
in orders is when orders are most
needed. Yet quite few people, IN
Guiding some very large concerns, are
canoeing their advertising and cut
ting down other selling expenses at
the very time they want orders more
than they have needed them In several
years. Any old concern could sell its
product while the boom was roaring
along like a prairie fire and people
we're spending money with thought
less abandon. A change has come.
1t is beginning to take craftsmanship
to sell many lines Of goods. Yet many
concerns are dismlssing their best
statesmen, the super-salesman, adver-
Using. Not all are, however. Those
longest and best acquainted with ad-
vertising and its power are not drop
ping 1t now that they have increased
need for it. Recent converts to ad-
vertising should take leaf out ct
their Older and wiser competitors
notebook.-Forbes Magazine N. ~.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
Tree Screen Routed Billboard.

The planting of a tree screen is a
way of suppressing billbOards that has
been tried with success on one boule-
ward in Boston. Directly across the.
way from a dignified hotel that spe-
cializes largely in Iong-term guests, IA
huge boarding was erected some ten
years ago. 1t was built to last % years,
with oak posts and sheet-iron panel
ing. The hotel proprietor obtained
permission from the city to set out in
front of the billboard lot a row of
good-sized young poplars. Now the
proprietor of the billboard has re-
moved his ugly structure to another
place, where II will be seen and, in his
opinion, do him some good. What a
public benefnctor Is the gentleman who
made eight graceful trees to flourish
where once blatant billboard made
desolate the view christian Science
Monitor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
New Sian Posts.

One Of the things most admired in
France by the doughboy intrusted with
the delivery of important messages, or
truck loads of ammunition, was the
sign posts telling him precisely how
far he was from his destination. But
they were antlquated in some in
stances, and so small that they could
not be read at a distance. Just be-
fore the outbreak of the war France
was planning to have them replaced
by larger ones arranged on a rlore
scientific basis Then came the war
II now costs 135 francs to set up one
sign post. and France needs $4,000 Of
them.
Tile French government, being un.
willing to finance the scheme at the
present high cost Of iron, concrete and
paint. Andre Michelin. president Of
the Aero club of France, has under
taken to supply the republic with the
necessary guides.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
Monastery Sells Famous Painting.

An investigation conducted by the
civil governor of Toledo, Spain, re-
garding the reported sale Of the paint
ing of st. Veronica the work of Theo-
tocOpuli by the clerical authorities of
SantO Domingo monastery, confirms
that the picture was disposed Of with
the consent of the government and
The religious authorities in August.
The monastery offered to sell the
work to the Spanish government, but
it did not possess sufficient funds to
purchase it, and thereupon the paint
ing passed into the hands of Ma
drd dealer.
There is considerable agitation In
art circles over the sale of the paint
ing, and reports are In circulation that
there have been sales of other art
treasures by the monastery of Sants
Domingo.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
l.IGD IS NEEHEST AT NIGHT
Fact That Is Recognized by Most
Writers and Other Workers Wish
Then Brains.

Many writer's sleep with pencil and
notebook under their pillows and a
lamp at hand so that they may dash
off the thoughts that come to them in
the watches of the night. 1t Is said
that Mary e. wilkins Freeman has a
typewriter handy on an extension
spring, which she draws out from the
wall on Its shelf and places in position
before her If she cannot sleep.
There is about these thoughts a
clarity that does not come with day
time thinking-a sureness of vision
that approa ches the ciairvoyant.
problem with which we have wres-
tied In the daylight, weighing it with
all our intelligence, Is settled In a
certain way. calmly and judicially.
and after mature reflection. Our deci-
sion seems the right one. And then.
suddenly, In the dead Of the night, that
selfsame Issue hobs up before our men
tai vision, wakes Us from a sound
sleep and settles itself In quite an
other way, In one great fash! A
strong white light has been turned
upon the brain and has revealed there
a conclusion Of which we had no ink
ling before. The processes Of arriving
att are closed chapter The clair
voyant brain has registered q result
only. And again and again itHwill be
found to bs the right. the expedient
solution.
Memory. too. 10 peculiarly keen In
the sdlences between midnight and 4
O'Clock IN the morning. All cobwebs
have been swept from the brain by the
first hours Of sleep; the body and
nerve centers are singularly rested !;
there are no noises to disturb and
some subeonseieus power 10 at work
within as
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
PLANT NUT-BEARlnG TREES
How Half Barren Acres and Road
sides Can Be Turned Into a
Source OF Revenue.

There is county In Ensasnd
whore all the roadsidss have beeH
planted TO damson piums, which have
not only made the landscape mere
beautiful, but furnished many tons Of
plums that were picked half ripe for
the manufacture Of dyes that became
scarce owing to the war.
If such movement as this had been
taken in this country in the planting
of nut trees in former years, our road
sides would be more beautiful, the
country more healthful, the farmer
more Independent, having these crops
that require little labor and that could
be marketed at leisure. Our soldiers
meats included in their rations on the
European battle fronts that would
have been very acceptable rs food and
have added little weight to their packs.
Unfortunately the tree has not been
much used as yet for crops yielding
staple food in places where men till
the soil. They begin with crops which
return annual results in exchange for
labor. Now that the crops from an
nual plants are beroming smaller
every year in proportion to the in
creased number of inhabitants, men
will set great trees al work upon mil
lions of half barren acres These trees
will return a larger ;iCft for less la
Dor than would be required for annual
plant crops. People nave not found it
out as yet.-pittsburgh Dispatch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
TURKEY HELPED BY GERMANS
Jute Bags, Designed to Block Suez
Canal, Are Now Being Put to
Peaceful Use.

It Is always a pleasure to ackn0Wl-
edge debt of gratitude to ones foes.
The German occupation has left many
a nightmare In this poor land; but
some benefits as well. One of these
has recently come to light. Hundreds
of poor are peddling on the streets Of
Constantinople jute bags, with handles,
which are very convenient for carrying
home rice or onions or bread or patti
Jan tegg-plant) or any other purchase.
For six or seven cents, one can have a
good strong bag.
The story of these is interesting.
During the early days Of the war, when
the campaign against Egypt was I'M
dertaken, the plan was conceived of
driving the British back to the Suez
canal, filling up the canal with the
sands of the desert, and walking over
into the new Promised Land, and thus
delivering" Egypt from the yoke of
tyranny. To facilitate this project.
the Germans sent into this country
millions Of jute bags, which were to
be flled with sand and piled into the
canal in a hurry when the Conquering
invaders reached Its banks.
When the American committee for
relief In the near East sent out its
shiploads Of supplies for the starving
Of this country, and no warehouses
could be had for love or money at Con-
stantfnople, the fine large German
warehouses at Derindje, on the gulf Of
Eicomedia, were requistioned for this
humanitarian purpose, and granted to
the relief committee. In these were
found about one million of these Ger
man bags. For long time they were
left alone; but recently some enter
prising firm has got hold Of them, cut
each one in two so as to make 1t Of
convenient size. stitched up the ends,
put handles on-and the population OF
Constantinople thanks the Germans
for their unintentional gift! And the
suez canal Is still open for traffic
From the Orient, Constantinople.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30
Mystery Machine.

There was much mystery about 8
perpetual motion machine, set up as
sign and advertisement over street
in Los Angeles not long ago, 1t had
the form Of huge wheel that re-
volved slowly oil day and all night.
being driven by number Of metal
balls which ran along spokes from
the center to the circumference and
back.
Gravity was supposed to furnish the
power, and thus the machine could 90
on forever without depending upon
any other sources Of energy. Unfor.
tunately.. hewe~er. there came a Day
when the oty's electric plant was shut
down for Repairs, and the wheel stsp-
ped turnins.-4Pntisdeiphia Ledxen
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-12-30

won the regard Of the men overseas,
for ii bloomed on about them. and
often the flower vas the only beautiful
thing the soldiers saw for DAYS upon
days.
The poppy is one of the oldest flow
ers in the worlds literature, and has
been sung in verse and mentioned in
holy books by all races. The oriental
poppies are of orange-crimson with
black centers and large seed bags,
which burst and scatter the seeds in
all directions. Other varieties include
the slender Iceland poppy. the yellow
California variety and the big double
flowers. None Of them has any per-
fume. but they depend upon beauty
of form and color to attract and hold
the senses.