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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
MISS LUCILLE ERB ENTERTAINs

Miss Lucille Erb entertained a
number of friends to very pretty
appointed party at her home at 312
n. Sherman, Wednesday evening.
The guest of honor was Miss Ethel
Davis of Sublette. The evening was
spent in music and social CONVERSE
ton. At late hour refreshments
of ice cream and waters were served
by the hostess. The guest list fol-
lows: Misses Belle Sewell, Maud
Chaffin, Ruth Franklin, Pauline Han
cock, and honorary guest Ethel Dav-
is, the Messers. Chester Franklin,
Charles Buchanan, Frances Harnden,
Carl Franklin, James and Carl Tay-
lor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
Just Received
Big Stock 1920
WALL PAPER
Liberal Decorating Co.
Painting Contractors
First Door South of Photoplay
First published May 27, 1920
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Topeka, Kansas.
May 20, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that George
A. Krell, of Arkalon, Kansas, who,
on June 2, 1917, made Additional
homestead entry, Serial No. 04679
(O142O1 D. CO., for E1a SEA Sec
ton 81 and M SWA Section %,
Township 33 S. Range 80 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 26th day of
June, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses,
Charles H. Browne, of Arkalon,
Kansas; Earl E. Him, of Arkalon,
Kansas; John W. Pinkerton, of ks
met, Kansas; James D. Harvey, of
Arkalon, Kansas.
GEORGE S. ALLEN,
2t5c Register.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Evans have gone
to Manhattan to attend the commence
ment exercises at X. S. A. C. Their
daughter, Mabel is one of the gradu-
ates this year. After the exercises
Mr.. Evans will go to Topeka on bust
ness connected with the Liberal Build
ng & Loan Association of which he is
president.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
TWO OIL TESTS IN
OCHILTREE COUNTY
Material on Ground for One Well,
Location Is Made for the
Second
(Special to The Democrat)

Perryton, Texas, May 21.-Every-
thing is now on the ground to COM
plete the derrick on hte oil test to be
drilled near here and it is expected
to have the rig ready to begin drill
ing next week.
Another location has been made
in this county by an Oklahoma com.
pany and a report is in circulation
that Lamb Brothers have also made
a location in the county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
COMPANY E TO co INTO
CAMP TOMORROW
Will Pitch Tents on Wilmarth Farm
East of Playground. To Exper-
fence Regular Camp Life.

Captain Hillyard, of Company E
K. N. G., informed the Democrat this
morning, that the company would &c
into camp tomorrow afternoon or
the Wilmarth farm, east Of the fair.
grounds, where it would experience
regular army camp life until Monday
morning.
Every afternoon at four o'clock
formal guard mount ceremony will be
observed, and also evening retreat
There will be two sham battles dur
ing the qeriod, in which the Browning
Automatic Machine rife will be dem
onstrated The boys will use blank
ammunition. Field manoeuvers and
attack formations and other army re-
quirements will be practiced.
Visitors will be welcomed every af-
ternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Miss Ida NJ. McGoldrick, who re-
Gently graduated as a nurse at the
Sabetha Kansas Training school, has
been here a few days visiting Mrs.
Baughman also her uncle, John Rast-
Ter, who lives south of Liberal. Miss
McGoldrick lost her purse while here
containing some money mad baggage
checks. She has gone to Loveland,
Colorado where she will locate for
the present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mrs. w. L. Rucker will return
from Missouri Friday where she has
been visiting relatives and friends
for the past three weeks.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

A car load of ties were sent to Lib
eral Monday and two cars of steel
arrived there last week. Laying steel
will commence this week and as the
grading is beinf pushed to completion
it is believed that the first new wheat
can be shipped over the new road. The
work on the road is progressing nice
| ly.-Pratt Union
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Misses Eta and Mary Clark who
have been visiting their brother, Geo
at Lorena, returned home last week
to Virginia.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
MISSES GUSTAFSON AND
MEYER ENTERTAIN SENIORS
Six O'Clock Breakfast and Hike En-
joyed by Happy Bunch
of Young Folks

One of the real enjoyable times of
the school year was the six o'clock
breakfast and hike to the fair ground
given by the Misses Gustafson and
Meyer of the high school faculty, to
the members of the Senior class last
Friday morning.
The young folks assembled at the
home of Miss Meyer on North Grand.
and promptly at o'clock the merry
bunch started for the fair grounds.
Arriving there breakfast of bacon,
eggs, buns, coffee, bananas, and other
good things was prepared and eaten.
The thirty Seniors played games
common to such gatherings, for the
time being, forgetting their eXaulted
position in the world.
The start home was made in time
for the students and their hOstesses
to take their places in their classes.
The Seniors are loud in their
praise of the ability of Misses Meyer
and Gustafson as entertainers, and
pronounce the event one of the great
est pleasures.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mrs. Virgil Harrison expects ia
leave the last of the week for Jen-
nings, Kans., TO visit Mrs. Martha CuL
yer.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Green and
daughter of Beaver were in the city
Wednesday shopping and looking after
bushes interests.
Little Tommie Swain left Wednes-
day for his home in Saltwater, Okla,
after visiting at the home of his aunt,
Mrs A. V. Stark for few days.
The Jnuiors of the Hugoton High
School gave its class play at the Ma
jestic theatre, Wednesday night to an
appreciative audience,
William Hunter. street manager,
for the paving company, is the owner
of new Oldsmobile car purchased
from the J. A. Brooks Land & Auto
Company.
Miss Helen Lofgren who has been
at Dalhart visiting relatives will re
turn home this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
DO YOU WANT A FARM LOAN

We are still making them. Come
in and see us.-Griffith & Baughman,
Liberal, Kansas. Phone 121. 2t1c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Baughman
and son Robert leave Friday to visit
H. c. Baughman and wife at Cheney.
Kans.. and other relatives. They will
drive through and likely be gone a
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Groves and Mr.
and Mrs. Dallas Sessler left the first
of the week for California where they
intend to make their home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

FOR SALE: WELL BUILT four
room house, on two excellent east
front lots, sidewalks in, city water and
lights. Immediate possession. The
price and some terms can be arranged.
See Ray Kennedy, Griffith & Baugh-
mans. 1871. 2t1c.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mrs. F. A. Clark was here from
Liberal the past week and goes from
here to Arkansas to visit her daugh-
ter Mrs. Shelly. She has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Ed Kearn and
family at Liberal.-Pratt Union
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

A niece of Mrs. Scarbough's re-
turned the first of the week to her
home in Dalhart after a short visit
here
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Summers re-
turned from California Wednesday
where they have been spending the
winter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27
KiSrnet News


Mrs. Wilson of Mullinville came
in the first of the week with her chill
dren here.
Geo. Rose made business trip to
Liberal Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon and Mrs. H.
S. Mooney and Mrs. Geo. Rose we're
shopping in Liberal last Wednesday.
Fred Rose and Harrison Hake came
in from Friedrich, Okla, last week.
Fred and George Rose left the next
day for Cunningham looking after
their oil interests there.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Pin
kerton last week.
Mrs Nelson, who has been working
at Pratt for the past few months
came home to attend the 9Th grade
commencement last Thursday night
She returned to Pratt Monday.
d. r. Green and wife are the proud
parents of baby girl which arrived
Sunday.
The school children and parents
and teachers spent the day last Fri
day picnicing.
ildEtl hIboSOlll anu May hlGAIIeEOI
cams up from Liberal last week to
attend the commencement and the
picnic.
Several from Kismet attended the
convention held at the Pleasant Val
ley church last Sunday.
f. R. Hess and son Howard left for
Wichita last Saturday. Howard will
visit his grandmother at Halstead
Ralph Rinehart and family and
Ray Rinehart and family visited over
Sunday with their parents at Green's
burg.
Geo. Knowles and family returned
the last Of the week from Colorado
where they had been visiting the past
three weeks.
Lon Jones, Field Secretary for the
Salt City Business College, was in
Kismet last Thursday.
Miss Nellie Craig is working at D.
r. Green's this week.
T.. R. Hess traded his Ford to Har-
rison Hake for a wheat crop last
week.
w. L. Cannon left Tuesday for
Wichita to attend the Grain Dealers
Convention.
Mrs. Nellie Benson and Jackie were
III LlDeral iast FRIDAY between trains
Oliver Brown is reported quite
SICK at MS nome east OF town at TINS
time. -,
amos Lohgacher llVie glrl was az
tackled by an old gander last week
whi,e playing IN the yard ana was
Dadly bruised ABOUT the lace ana
OoHy. ,u h.. r,.,,,alo,.,,,,oa
eeTLalneu quIIe hunioeI oI young
e Z, rom Iialhs anu hisiheI ias'
o oaat s IN, m,sil' az 'ne'i ho'ie Sou''-
eaSS " ~ III ,.,.; ..;.,, Al. to,
WIFI III, ~ w. y; DANES. ~.
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"L 1870, o"s',e nt; ",S uJ ooGs Al All
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Miss Beva Hackett is expected this
week for visit with W. S. Bangs and
family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Come in with your harvest bills
and let US figure with yOu-Groceres
and Meats--a full line Of good goods.
Will treat you right.
THE CITY MARKET
list door west Riggle Brothers.
wltfC Phone 1876.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Wlglc IhOne 49,
E. ]. Horn of Beaver City was a
Liberal visitor Wednesday.
A. C. Baumgardner of Fowler was
in the city Wednesday looking after
business affairs.
Mrs. Laura Linn of Rupert, Idaho,
came in the last Of the week for visit
with her sister, Mrs. G. f. Rneharts.
G. H .Hinkle returned home We'd
nesday morning from Bison, Kans.,
where he was called on account Of the
death of his brother.
Mrs. Eta Graham and little daugh-
tiers leave Friday for Peabody, Kan,
for short visit with relatives and
also to attend Decoration Day eXer-
cises.
Judge Campbell of the probate
court reports no marriages, so far, for
the month of May. Howeve, he had
ordered an aXtra supply of certifi
Gates for the June rush.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Miss Lois Stanford of near Floris
was in the city Monday to have her
tonsils removed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

Ralph Decker and wife went to
Hooker last week for a visit with rel
atives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-05-27

E. J. Horn of Beaver City was a
Liberal visitor Wednesday.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-14

i
sales, the following described proper
ty, being and situated In Washington
Parish, towit.
Lot No. 9 of block No. 6 of the
Stephen E. Richardson First Addition
to Bogalusa, Louisiana, as per plat OF
the said Addition on file in the office
of the Clerk OF Court of this Parish at
Franklinton, La, and being in the
William Peters Headlight No. Al, TIP.
IS. Range 10 east, St Helena Med,
with the buildings and improvements
thereon.
Terms OF Sale. Cash with benefit
Of appraisement.
This the 9Th day Of September, 1920.
], 3, Bstemsu, Sheriff,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-14
Sheriff sale--No, 8ll9.
T. H. Sutton and Wife
II
IONA Hathorn Winstead.

iona Hathorn Winstead.
10Th judicial District Court, State of
Louisiana, Parish of Washington.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order Of seizure and sale, issued
out. Of the 2sth judicial District
Court Of Louisiana, in and for the
above entitled cause and to me- direct.
cd, / will proceed to sell at Public
auction to the last and highest bidder
on
Saturday, October 23, 1920
between lsgal sale hours tor judicial
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-14
ForSale.

E,s'' ssal bargain in a Ford Car.
81 ~ ~. = line condition. Equip.
s. ''a = full set Of new tires.
PARTICULARS call at
EEa'Lesdsr Once,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-14
The Older Boy Problem.

eflefEy Soie
porsry lapse of laws restraint re-
,saled vicious restlessness born
II idleness, responsibility and
those companion forms of neg
lset by which the individual and
s,ciety suffer. Within our own
dooryard re saw the budding
champions Of rowdyism, plumber,
golshevism, anarchism. Most of
The actors were not men grown,
out those soon to bear that design.
alton. By day and by night for
sshort period, their revels dis.
Dayed the tragedy of adventure
sids.tracked towards vice, brutal.
i,rn and destruction-tha antithe.
els Of society's hopes aud aspira-
tons.
A superficial observer might
think that these tendencies were
subdued along with their gross
manifestations when law and orr
der we're restored. But behind
the exhibitions is the big problem
which confronts every agency
dealing with boys Of fifteen and
over. 1t is the problem of help.
ing each to make his adjustments
tohimself and to society-to find
bis niche in the worlds work and
tobe 9 loyal, enterprising Ameri.
can citizen. A new educational
force has recently come into be-
igg 10 deal with this problem. 1t
ia magazine created to bridge
toe gap between juvenile maya.
slnss aud magazines for adults,
prepared expressly for ''the older
Boy, and bearing the significant
tile, The Open Road. 1t is pub.
hshed in Boston and backed by
Boston's business men and edu.
gators.
70 the years of later youth when
deals are forming but while char
sotsr is still fluid, when ambi-
uonsa beginning to take charge
oul PLACEMENT is still immature,
aooy needs the influence of a
cleali, ylrile magazine in which
lhsse are stories that grip his in
lsrest, articles and comment tina,
leeo the reservoirs of his finer
possibilities aud a literary quail.
y inst increases his taste for
yQM reading. 1t is well-known
nascur so-called yellow jour
aaasm' is a ready exponent, if
hdeed not a potent breeder, of
Nper- radical doctrines. Its de.
sRuctive propaganda and the at.
'aadant displays of individualism
sflp the imagination of youth,
patyert it's idealism and foster
dlalorted conceptions Of personal
gam, inherit rights and selfish
pleasure.
20 the threshold of life when
" eyes are trained toward the
sasate and blood is packing ener.
y thlo every nerve cell the older
" needs the understanding, re.
'p0lslve fellowship of a magazine
peculiarly Y his own, that speaks a
a''ss'' honest language and
N y % the highway Of service.
llls, ltshould be understood, is
y purpose of The Open Road.
propaganda is the gospel Of
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@ y Every agency which, like
u open Road, is created to sta
81 ana give wholesome expires.
B Y inc energy and idealism
s0u'n should have the cooper
s.. y an interested public
ss'0A Evening Transcript.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-14
The Facts of the. Telephone
Situation in Louisiana
j BRowN Pyesden
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY
The Company's Meager Profit

Since 1915 the cost Of labor, material and
all other expenses Of operation have con-
stantly increased.
Operating costs have increased at
higher ratio than the gross revenue.
The margin of safety between expenses
and income, essential for successful opera
ton, has steadily disappeared. The danger
line has been reached.
In 1916 the Companys investment, used
by the public, in its territory including the
states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky
and Tennessee, was ....... .$93 033, 817.76
Its gross operating revenue
was ...,..,,............ S,f99, 45S.1U
Its net operating revenue was 1,211,019.72
In 1918 the Company's in
vestment, used by the pub
lie, in that same territory
was ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 ,493, 7SU.9b
Its gross operating revenue
was .................. f2,547,344.o1
Its net operating revenue was 1882 ,663.46
On an increased investment of 6,453,9632o
e The Company's gross revenue
increased ............... 3,747,ss5s0
The Company's net revenue
increased .t..,.,..,.,,,., 121,643A
The Compsny's operations exclusively
within the state Of Louisiana tell the same
story.
IN 1916 the Company's investment, used
by the public, in the state
Of Louisiana was. ,....$ 8,464,821.61
ffc ,roca nnoro&;np SAVANNA
was .,.................. 2,721,650.60
its net operating revenue was 629,234.06
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-14

In 1919 the Companys invest.
ment, used by the public in
Louisiana was ........... 10,535, 291.O2
was ..............,...... s,s71,s25.2
It's net operating revenue was 588,68l.08
With an investment increased 2,o7o,4es.41
And gross revenue increased 1,149,674.67
The Company suffered loss
in its net earnings in the
state of Louisiana, during
1919 amounting to..,..... 40,552.98
All Of these figures are actual operating
figures. They represent only physical prop
erty, and cash received and expended in
furnishing telephone service. They have no
relation whatever to stocks, bonds, or other
forms OF capitalization franchises or "in.
tangibles."
The Company earned $50 per cent upon
It's investment in Louisiana during 1919.
The difference between this meager profit
and fair and just profit is what our bust.
ness contributed to your business last wear.
We hope that you will study these figures.
Theyare your figures as much as they
are ours.
They are as vital to you as they are to US.
You could not conduct your business with.
out our business
Our business can not continue to serve
your business. unless these figures are
speedily changed.
No one could. The United States Gov.
eminent tried it, and failed
You must help US change these figures Il
you want us to serve you.
We have accounted to you for the money
you have paid US.
If you want more, or other facts, we will
gladly give them.
nj art ~ Ala, ann u 4. ,...... A.1..i..A
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-30
PRESIDENT TO
MASSACHUSETTS,

President Wilson will spend the
summer at Woods Hole, Mass.
where the summer White House
viii be established on the estate Of
Charles r. Crane, the Chicago bus
mess man recently appointed Min
lister to China. Arrangements al
ready are being made for moving
the president and his family and a
GOOD part of the executive Offices
there for the last two weeks If
June and all Of July and August
The Crane estate is an extensive
country place which overlooks Buz
cards Bay and Vineyard Sound and
is close by Martha's Vineyard, an
island which figures in Colonial his
tory President Taft and his family
spent their summers at Beverly
Mass. not So very far away.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-30
MAN HAS
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE

a was told by cur family ply
sciian that | could not live without
an operation, as my liver and gall
sack were in such a condition. l set
the day to go to the hospital, but
then | saw the advertisement of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Since
taking it | am feeling like a two
year-old. | am sure l never could
have survived an operation" 1t is
a simple, harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mueus from
the intestinal tract and allays the
Inflammation which causes practi-
cally all stomach. liver and intest-
NAL ailments, including appendici-
tbs. One dose will convince or
money refunded. A, NJ. Gilbert and
druggists everywhere. 1t.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-30
NEW COM MANDER.

Sergeant Dorsey Smith, who was
in charge of the local post of the
state department Of public safety,
has resigned his position and re-
turned to his home in Clarksburg,
and entered a hospital He is suf-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-30
REGISTRATION BOOKS
ARE NOT YET CLOSED

The city council, at d special
meeting last night, decided not to
close the registration books until
Thursday night so every voter will
have an opportunity to be register
ed. Last night few came to the
meeting and had their names
placed on the books, but after they
are closed it will be impossible for
anyone, who has been missed by
the registrars, to vote at the city
primary Monday, April 5.
Mrs. Crane Clarke and Mrs James
r. Albright, Of Magnolia, were shop
pers in town today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-30

night where she has accepted a
position in Pines flower store
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-22
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
JAY WALKERS.

The men who drive the choo-choo boats
are pinched and fined some useful greats.
when they're discovered speeding; and all
the witnesses applaud when justice soaks
them for their wad-they get just what
they're needing. The motorists are much to
blame, and folks are always crying, shame"
We daily hear their droolinSs; but half the
trouble on the street is caused by jays who
ply their feet without regard to rulings. The
man on foot breaks all the laws. breaks every
rule that ever was, nor cares a cheap sus-
pender: and when my auto runs him down..
and spreads his fragments through the town,
] find I've no defender. The people gather
round my car and talk of feathers and of tar
in tones that throb with passion: the man on
foot's a sacred jay: the motorist is wrong al
way; and stiff fines are the fashion. ! drive
my car with ceaseless care, and Yet I'm al
ways in despair. jay walkers are so busy;
they get before my chugging vain. as though
determined to be slain, they are so brash and
dizzy. They cross the street where'er they
please. between the moving cars they
squeeze. they dodge at every angle: and
when I've driven for a mile l can no longer
sing and smile-my nerves are all a-jangle.