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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
LIBERAL TO HAVE MODERN
SCHOOL BUILDINGS SOON
Petitions Being Circulated Calling
Election to Vote Bonds
Now Authorized.

The Board of Education is acting
promptly in the matter of providing
modern school buildings, and petit
tions are being circulated calling an
election to vote something like $780,
600 for the purpose of building a
high school building and another
grade building.
Smith, Beattie & Company, a
Hutchinson firm of architects, have
been chosen to prepare plans for the
buildings.
1t is thought at this time that the
high school building will be built on
the ground now occupied by the Lin
coin school, while the new grade
building will likely be in the north
west part of the city.
1t is a well known fact that the
high school is badly cramped fol-
want of room, but it is not generally
known that the grade buildings are
overcrowded.
The Board will endeavor to build
to take care of both situations and
will no doubt have the funds placed
at their disposal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
LIBERAL GIRL HONORED
AT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Miss Mabel Evans, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. N. Evans of Liberal has
won signal honor at X. A. A. c.
Miss Evans is senior in the Do
mestic Art Department of the col
lege. The members of the class are
required to make two dresses, the
better of the two being accorded a
place in the fall fashion show which
is held during Farm and Home Week.
When the selections were made both
of Miss Evans's dresses were chosen,
she being the only one in the class
to have two accepted. Miss Evans
this year graduates with her A. B.
degee, and after teaching two years
will be given the Masters degree.
She has received her entire schooling
in the Liberal schools and X. S. A. c.
Her friends are pleased to hear OF
her achievement.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05

bound to be winner. The man who
prepared the copy and the designs
has hit upon an idea that alone is
worth half the cost of the entire
campaign. His slogan is "Citizens
and Neighbors Wanted" and he
works out the idea in many different
ways. He lends to his advertising the
human appeal, and having been
among the early settlers in Kansas
he knows the country and the peo-
pie. While the Rankin company had
some excellent advertising we were
more than impressed with McVey's
suggestions and it would not take us
long to give the contract to the
Southwestern Advertising Company
if we had the letting.
Mr.. McVey made a telling argu-
ment favoring the proposition. He
said that this section would at some
future time be thickly settled with
out any advertising campaign, but
that the present generation could see
hit done by going after settlers, rath-
er than let them come of their own
accord for the benefit of the genera
ton to come.
According to Mr.. McVey, the coun-
try is too goo to not be more thickly
populated, but that the word of
mouth method was too slow a method
of getting settlers.
Liberal was very well represented,
but it would have been better if
more could have attended the meet
ing as there was so much enthusiasm
spilled and so many good ideas
brought out that none could have
gotten away without being benefited.
Garden City showed their usual
class in the entertainment line. In
the evening a banquet was served
the visitors and it was a real treat
for those fortunate enough to be
present. The bansuet was served by
the ladies of Garden City and pro-
nounced superior to the well-known
Harvey House spreads.
The most of the speakers at the
meeting were what we would term
old-timers in this country. They are
men who came to this country in the
early days and helped to make it
what it is today. They saw the ad-
vantages of this section years ago,
but not the advantages that confront
the conner of the present day. They
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
UNITED STATES ARMY
SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

On April 10th, next, a board of
Judges, consisting of Secretary of
War Baker, General Peyton C. March
and General John j. Pershing, will
announce to the awaiting juvenile,
the names of three boys or girls who
on February 20, 1920, wrote the best
essay on the subject: "What are the
benefits of an enlistment in the U. S,
Army"
Then on May 5, 1920, these boys
and girls, accompanied by Parents or
guardians, (railroad fares and all ex-
penses paid to Washington and re-
turn for both winners and parents),
Twill be presented with medals by
Secretary Of War Baker himself,
and in addition three beautiful cups,
suitably engraved.
Many additional prizes are being
offered to the winners for the best
essay written in this distrnct by the
business men of every city and town
amounting to hundreds of thousands
of dollars, and it is to be hoped that
the business men of Liberal will get
together and offer suitable prizes for
the winner in this contest.
Liberal has always gone cover
the top" in every undertaking, and if
everyone will take an interest in this
contest in behalf of the children in
this district, Liberal may produce a
National winner, or at least one or
more winners for the prizes offered
in this district, and l sincerely hope
that we may produce National win
ner.
In addition to the other prizes now
Colonel C. E. Ide, recruiting
officer in this district, offers to the
school children in this district silver
loving cup for the best essay, and the
cup will be presented on May 5, next,
at the school where the winner is at
tending.
Literature on the "New Democrat
&c Peace Time Army" can be secured
at the U. S. Army Recruiting Stations
by request in person or by mail.
Yours for a winner and we are
pulling for you strong.
S. A. WILSON,
Sergeant, General Service Inf,
U. S. Recruiting Station,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
LIBERAL TOOK DOUBLE
HEADER WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Both Girls and Boys Won From
Hugoton Before Largest Crowd
of the Season.

Two snappy games of basket ball
were won by the girls and boys
teams of L. H. S. at the Armory last
night, when the Hugoton teams were
defeated by decisive scores.
The first game was between the
Liberal and Hugoton girls and the
score was 20 to 10 in favor of Lib
eral.
The second game between the
boys teams of the two schools re-
suited in Liberal winning by score
of 81 to 8.
Both the Liberal teams were at
their best and developed unusual
style as the games progressed. In
fact they so outclassed their op-
ponents that substitute players were
sent into the game to get practice.
Several individual players on the
Hugoton teams showed much skill,
but their team work was weak. They
had one player who was wonder at
shooting long goals.
The largest crowd of the season
witnessed the game and it is hoped
there will be a continuation of the
good record in attendance as the
teams need the money.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05

went thru hardships and endured
privations that will not be the lot
of the men who come as result of
this advertising campaign, yet not
one of them had anything but words
of praise for the great southwest.
and the younger fellows who talked
spoke words of praise for a country
full of opportunities not only for
making money, but for building
homes in community of enlighten-
ment and advantages.
There will be a meeting of the
Board of Governors at Dodge City
next Monday at which time it is ex-
pected to employ a secretary, fix the
permanent headquarters of the AS
sociation and enter into an advertis-
ing contract.
The counties represented and their
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
GRAIN TERRITORY PROMISED
RIGHT OF WAY ON CARS

The Railroad Administration has
ordered that the railroads serving the
grain raising districts shall furnish all
box cars on their lines for the ex-
elusive use of hauling grain for ten
day period beginning February 8 and
ending February 18. This will re-
lieve the situation in hits part of the
country.
Public sales are the order of the
day in this section. When you have
yours let the Democrat do the print,
ing. We give you the best in Quail
ty, service and price.
County Clerk Abe X. Stoufer is in
Topeka this week on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
Board Of Governors Meet

Following the meeting of the as
sociation the Board of Governors
held meeting at the Industrial Club
room and elected officers. Those
being elected as follows:
President-H. W Magruder, Lib
eral.
Vice PRESIDENT. j. Carter, Gar
den City.
Treasurer-C. G.. Isley, Dodge
City.
The president of the Board of Gov
ernors is also president of the Asso-
citation and it is gratifying that the
honor fell upon a Liberal Man. How
ever the board showed good judg-
ment in their selection for there has
not been more consistent booster
for the project than Mr.. Magruder.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
LIBERAL CAN HAVE
ANOTHER OIL TEST
Seward County Oil & Gas Co. Plan to
Drill North of Town Under
New Plan.

The officers of the Seward County
Oil & Gas Company have dcided to
drill their test north of town under
a new plan.
Several different drillers have fig
ured with them and agreed to drill
the test but each time something has
come up which prevented their pro-
ceeding with the work. Tired of
fooling with drilling contracts the Of
ficers of the company have determ
ined to drill the test and have en-
ployed driller to do the work.
Mr.. W. C. Bodine, who was man
ager of the Usage Petroleum Com
pany of Newcastle, Wyoming, is the
man, and he is on the job ready to
go to work. The rig has been erected
and all that remains is to place ma
chinery and fire up the boiler.
Mr.. Bodine came to Stevens coun-
ty and bought half section of land
and learning that the company was
having trouble in getting a contractor
on the job, came over and offered
his services. His recommendations
being satisfactory he was given the
job.
There is just one thing that is
necessary at this time to get the
drill started and that is in a financial
way. Before the work can proceed
it is going to be necessary to sell
$4,000 worth more stock. Drilling
machinery is expensive these days
and it is going to cost real money to
get a string of tools on the ground,
but it seems to this writer that it is
better to do this than to give some
drilling company half the leases and
the cash bonus.
Since this arrangement is made
the proposition is squarely up to the
people of Liberal and Seward coun.
ty. If they want this test made by
a home concern it is going to be nee.
essary to kick in with the cash, and
that at an early date. The leases
held by the company require drilling
to be started by certain time anC
it is going to be necessary to ac
promptly in this matter.
The territory all around us is wilc
with the oil fever. Down about
Guymon many tests are being pro.
jected and one already under way
The folks down that way are alive to
the advantages of an oil field and are
doing their best to make it a reality.
And in this connection it is up to
Liberal to get busy and get herself
interested in the test north of town.
The officers of the company have
labored long and hard to get this
well under way and have met with
many discouragements, but they have
kept at it doggedly and with the fin
ancial assistance Forthcoming the
results of their efforts will soon be-
come apparent.
However it is not a time to wait.
This test must be started before very
long if the leases hold, so if you are
interested in seeing this, buy some
stock and get back of the proposition
and help boost it.
Some of the best business men and
farmers in the country are members
of the board of directors and that
should be sufficient guarantee htat
the proposition is sound.
If this field is to be developed soon
it will be done by the Seward County
Oil & Gas Company, so get in with
the bunch and push.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
SEVERAL INFLUENZA CASES

1t is reported that there are con-
siderable number of influenza cases.
The disease is declared by physicians
to be much milder in form than last
winter, altho unmistakably the flu
1t is also said that a number of the
cases are in the families that had the
flu last winter, but no deaths have
been caused by it as yet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
AMERICAN LEGION TEAM TO
PLAY HUGOTON TOWN TEAM

A team composed of members of
the American Legion here will play
a game of basket ball with the Hugo
ton town team next Wednesday even
ing at the Armory.
There are some fast players on
these teams and hot contest is ex-
pected. Better get out and see this
game.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
LIBERAL BOYS AND GIRLS
GO TO HOOKER SAT. NIGHT

Both the boys and girls teams of
Liberal H. S. go to Hooger Satur-
day night to play a double-header
game with the Hooker high school
teams.
1t is expected that big crowd will
accompany the teams and make lot
of fuss.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05

J. H. Salley of the Vickers Grain
e. Seed Company, returned the first
of the week from trip to Ell Paso.
While there he saw the troops at
Fort Bliss reviewed by Gen. PERISH
ing and says it was truly an inspir-
ing sight. Salley says they are sure
strong for Pershing at Ell Paso, and
that the town declared holiday and
entertained him royalty.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05

ner guests at the Mrs. R. E. Benson
home Sunday.
o. j. Ontjes came home Friday
night from a business trip to Ellin-
wood.
Roll Hinman and family spent the
day Sunday with H. S. Mooney and
family.
H. D. Massoni, Chas. P. Cook and
]. C. Benson went to Liberal Friday
night to attend commercial meet
ing.
Mrs. Mary Hickey moved to the
country Friday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05
"THE MIRACLE MAN" COMING

The photoplay states they have
just signed a contract for the big
George Loane Tucker picture, "The
Miracle Man." 1t will be shown two
days-Monday and Tuesday, Febru-
ary 16 and IT, This is a new picture
and is the big sensation of the pres
ent day among pictures.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05

Miss Maud Saunders left Thursday
for Dalhart, where she has accepted
a position as bookkeeper for the
light company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-05

D. A. Harris and Frank Smith of
Beaver were in Liberal the last of the
week on business.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09
Salmon Leap Eighteen Feet.

The little Indian village of Awill-
gate on the Buckley river in British
Columbia is famous for its leaping sal
mon. Helen de Curcy Lett in Travels,
tells about them. Here over a great
rock which almost blocked their way,
salmon were leaping. A leap of eight
cen feet Is necessary" she says. Old
time packers and guides, the old Hud-
sons bay post, Indian dogs and bury
ing grounds, ancient totem poles
these are at Awilgate also. All fish
ermen will sympathize as they read Of
the "large ash that we could see quite
plainly as they swan toward the edge
of the pool" and these were rain
bow trout There was an ancient
bridge there once, and upon it ten
squaws were made ito dance to test
whether It was safe for horse to
cross while the flimsy structure swung
to and fro above the boiling water"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09
ElIIElIIl slITsEslII2

A HAT and smOCk destined to spend
n most of their time together are
among the rich and charming matched
sets that the coming of autumn has
inspired. The destiny of hats appears
to be settled in the beginning by their
creators, who either provide them with
q bag, scarf or sm6ck as life COM
7aniOns or send them out well equip
ped to conquer the world alone. The
gorgeous piece of headwear shown in
the picture might hold its own unat-
tended anywhere but 1t calls for com
panion piece equally splendid. 1t
could not tolerate rival below its
level, and so the safe course was to
provide n garment to match.
1t. does not need pretty Russian
face to point out that this set is Il
Russian inspiration, but the two go
well together. Black satin provides
the background for embroidery in an
involved and beautiful pattern that
almost covers the hat and goes far
on the smock. 1t proves to be an in
tricatc piece of imagery In which birds
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09
Caught!
By CORONA REMINGTON


tG 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
He was plunging through the woods
in his usual carefree manner when
suddenly he came upon her crouched
almost at his feet.
you startled me-" His voice sound
ed somewhat peeved.
Nothing to the way you startled
me" she flashed back
DO you know that it's dangerous
for you to be out here this near dark?"
he went on, unmoved by her nettled
tones.
'Why?" she asked, her eyes growing
big.
Because snakes abound in this
place at this time of year and you
might get bitten. How can you see
where you're putting your foot in all
this underbrush and it nearly night"
II didn't know that" she answered.
her face paling slightly.
well, now I've told you, you must
90 home at once. Come, I'll see you
there"
That's very nice of you, but I'm
perfectly satisfied where l am" she
returned coolly, making no attempt to
rise.
I'll stay until you change your
mind" he said quietly.
"Oh, please CO." she begged.
He paid no attention to her remark,
but went on good-naturedly: Guess
I'd better introduce myself We seem
to be in for quite siege of it,"
Don't, please" she said pettishIy.
81 don't even want to know who you
are"
"All right" he smiled as he lit a
cigar and dropped carelessly at her
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09

The skirt is shorter than American.
will accept or consider graceful anC
neither are they enthusiastic oveI
short sleeves. But even so. there il
nothing to do but cOncede that this il
a beautiful gown with suggestions
that are valuable in drapng, in en-
broidery and in color combination.
The second gown is less simple,
equally graceful and is made of black
satin with an Overdress of blue and
gray plaid brOcade. A photograph
fails to do it justice but it is really Il
pure delight to the eye, so elegant in
its long lines and color effect that the
very short skirt seems an eccentricity
easily overlooked. The brOcade at the
front and back is merely a square of
the silk with points falling below the
bottom of the skirt and joined at the
sides with a long, splendid tassel. The
tong sleeves have pointed cuffs of
brOcade and the short jacket and wide
turnover collar reveal again the hand
of genius.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09

kill my father and mother and we'd
all he disgraced," she pleaded.
The man seemed to debate with him
self while the sprite eagerly watched
him.
"Where do you live?" he asked at
last
"Kensington. 34S Watagua avenue"
81 live in Kensington. too" he went
on. you'll have to let me come and
call, say, twice week for two months.
That's the only demand | make. In
the meanwhile, let's take the melon
to camp and I'll leave you before we
get in sight; then you need never tell
OF your miSadventure."
you're really too lenient," the
Sprite smiled happily, land l agree to
the conditions absolutely and promise
never, never to do it again"
When they parted at the edge of
the clearing where the tent was
pitched he handed her the melon and
turned to go.
"By the way" he said over his
shoulder, when are you going back to
town."
Tomorrow" she answered ruefully.
"All right. TomorrowlI be Satur-
day. See you Sunday" He raised his
hat and in a second the bushes had
closed behind him.
The two months sped swiftly by and
with little coaxing the man managed
to prolong his inflicted fine through
the winter and into the spring. With
the summer the girl went back to
camp and he to the old farm house
nearby. Naturally they spent most
of their time together, and one day
when they were rambling through the
woods picking berries the man stopped
suddenly.
DO you remember?" he said.
Remember what" she asked.
1t was year ago today at this
very spot"
The girl blushed, but asked bravely:
"What WASP"
THAT l met you after you'd stolen
the"
bOh say SlOlellp she DfOhe Ill.
Say Slipped"
At the end of the sentence her voice
shook and for some unaccountabe rea-
son she burst into tears again. This
time the man did not hesitate to adj
minister the proper consolation, nor
did the girl protest. After a pause he
spoke:
Dearest, have a dreadful confess
cion to make and l know you'll never
forgive me for doing it, but l felt it
was my only chance of ever seeing you
again"
"Tell me, quickly; what have you
done?" she demanded.
"Why-why-that wasn't my water
melon yOu-you-that strayed away
from the patch last year. In fact, l
haven't the least idea who owns that
piece of land and, what's more, don't
care a rap"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09
TOO MUCH STRAIN ON MAYOR
Dusky Official in Danger of Forgetting
His Position in View of Chance
for Wealth.

Sailors lounging along the rail of
an American destroyer that was an
chored in a small Philippine harbor
were throwing pennies into the wa
ter for a crowd of dusky, naked
youngsters to dive for. It was a live
ly scene. No sooner was penny
thrown into the water than a native
boy dived and brought It to the sur
face. Many times penny did not
reach the bottom before boy caught
1t.
On the wharf, the native mayor sur
rounded by his native townsmen, was
awaiting the arrival of the Ameri-
can naval officer to whom he was CO.
ing to tender grand reception. He
watched the diving with keen inter-
est.
A reckless sailor lad began throw
ing quarters and then half dollars into
the water. Then some one threw over
board, one after another, a handful
of big, glstening silver dollars. What
a scrambling! 1t seemed as If every
boy in the town was either in the air
or In the water.
Suddenly a dusky messenger came
dashing breathlessly down the wharf,
and shouted to the group Of sailors ::
"Will you lads please stop throwing
those dollars? The mayors getting
nervous; he's already taken off his
coat r'-Youth's Companion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-09-09

feet, "We'll say that I'm Mr.. Man
and you're Miss Sprite."
The girl was In anything but a jest
ing mood.
"The fact is" she said, after
while as the darkness settled around
them, "I'll just have to go. My friends
at the camp'll be looking for me and
they'll be scared to death If I'm not
in pretty soon"
"There1 You're coming to your
Senses" he remarked with satisfac-
ton.
The girl only answered by suddenly
bursting into tears while the man
looked on in Amusement.
"Why, what's the matter?" he asked,
but she only continued to weep.
Look here" he said at last. For
PHYS sake, do stop or I'll just about
90 dippy. When | see a girl cry
either want to spank her or take her
in my arms and so0the her, and since
you're perfect stranger to me I'm
afraid to do either. You might mis-
understand"
The sprite could not help laughing
at this In spite of her predicament.
Now. won't you tell me what the
trouble Isl" he asked gently.
II guess I'll have to-" she con-
fessed. "To begin with. there's a
crowd Of us camping in little tent
on the Watkins place, and since we
came to the country we've all gone
perfectly wild.
ut was dreadfully hot this after
noon about two O'Clock and we were
all lying around In the shade trying TO
keep cool when some one said: 4 wish
had a nice luscious watermelon and
we hogan talking about how good 1t
would be- and, before knew 1t they
had dared me to go and slip one out
of somebody's field. don't know yet
what made me agree to do 1t, and If
had been in town I'd have died be-
fore | would have stolen pin, but.
Well, the long and short Of it is that
I'm sitting on one Of your water
melons"
TIE man laughed until the forest
echoed.
so YOU got II out of the patch on
the other side Of Tie thicket2" he
said.
"Yes. and ri do anything on earth
If you won't send me to Jail. 1t would