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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
SCHOOL CHILDREN TAKEN
ON BIG PICNIC TUESDAY
Business Men Furnished Treats and
More Than 800 We're Taken
To Stout's Grove

On of the prettiest and most inter-
esting sights imaginable was wit
messed by those who accompanied the
school children of the first, second,
and third grades of the city schools
to Stout's Grove on the Cimarron for
picnic last Tuesday afternoon.
Something like fifty cars and a
couple of trucks conveyed the little
folks, and as these hastily unloaded
and hundreds OF youngsters crossed
the bridge they made picture long
to be remembered.
The business men of the city raised
a fund and provided lemonade and
ice cream cones for the kids, and it
was a jolly crowd, enjoyed by the
grownups as well as the children.
This afternoon the men will take
the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades
on similar picnic, and Friday the
Junior high will go on their picnic.
their picnic.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
OF LIBERAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Commencement exercises of the
Liberal High School will be held al
the Methodist Church, Wednesday
May Oath. The program is as follows
Organ Prelude-Miss Bess Reed
Invocation-Rev. A. E. Henry
Wandering in the Woodlands, Otto
Roeder-High School Chorus.
Vocal Solo, Happy Days-Agaths
Printz,
Address-Dr. o. P. Dellinger, Pitts.
burgh Normal.
Piano Solo, Fantaisie Impromptu-
Chopin-Miss Mildred Cure.
Presentation of Diplomas.
Will o. the Whisp, Spross Girls
Double Sextette.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Will Make Only Stop
at Liberal Landing Field
LIEUT.'S BROOKLEY AND WALKER TO
ARRIVE TUESDAY, OTHERS WEDNESDAY
First Official Use of Liberal FieId-Will Require
5000 Gallons of Gasoline and Lots of Oil
for Use of Planes on Long Flight

The Liberal government landing field will used off
ciay for the first time May % and a. when fleet gov
ernment planes will land here their flight from Fort SILL
Oklahoma to Denver, Colorado.
Leuenants Brookley and Walker will arrive the 23rd
and the main fleet will the following day, due
here about ten o'clock in the morning
The start will be made at Post Field. Fort Sill and
this well be the only stop between that place and
Returning the planes will arrive here on Monday the 29h
probably arriving shortly before noon
w. B. King secretary of the Liberal Chamber Of Com
merce is in receipt of letter asking that supplies of oil
and gasoline be hand for the planes and is making
rangemens to comply with the request
Three thousand gallons of gasoline will be required for
the planes, besides large quantity of motor oil.
Laird Swallow will be here the same days. from Wich-
la Tor the purpose of taking and doubt lot
of Liberal folks will visit the student ayators up in
the air We informed that probably the Hugoton plane
will also be here to carry passengers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
SPLENDID SCHOOL EXHIBIT
WAS HELD LAST FRIDAY
Rooms Prettily Decorated and Exam.
pies of Work of Pupils Was
Surprising

Last Friday afternoon the Liberia
Schools were thrown open to the pub
lie and samples of the work done by
the pupils placed on exhibition.
The teachers in the different rooms
of the various schools of the city had
spent much time and effort in decor
ating their rooms for the occasion
and the pupils have been busy prepar-
ing articles for the exhibit, and the
showing was remarkable.
The Democrat reporter visited every
room of every school in the city and
the same careful preparation was in
evidence, the teachers being on hand to
see that the patrons of the schools
might have any information desired.
The exhibit at the Lincoln building,
occupied by the Junior High depart
ment was splendid, and included al
most everything in the line of educa-
,tioal work. There was such variety
that even brief mention is impossible,
but we can truthfully say that the in
structors have cause to feel proud of
the. work done by their pupils. Much
of the work was equal to that of much
older folks and the uniformly good
work speaks well of the system used
in our schools.
The next stop was at the new Nc
Kinley school, and here we found the
same careful preparation and good
work, altho done by younger pupils
Curteous teachers were pleased to
show the work of their pupils, and
they are entitled to lot of credit for
the splendid work shown.
At the Garfield school we found the
folks equal to the occasion with nice
decorations and some exceptionally
good work in all departments. AT
this school the little tots were includ-
ed and they had some surprisingly nice
work. The teachers were there to
show the visitors about and showed a
iustifiable pride in, their students.
A considerable number of people
visited the schools during the exhibit
but not so may as the showing deserv'
ed. Those unfamiliar with modern
ideas of education would be surpris'
ed at the advancement in the matter
of these methods. Another thing
which would be impressed upon the
parents is the interest the teachers
take in the individual pupil, and theil
efforts to bring out the best in thu
slower pupils.
The afternoon spent in visiting TIN
displays was valuable one for ever!
one who attended, and we hope tha
another year, more time will be de
voted to the exhibit, and that ever!
parent who can possibly can do 81
will attend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
LIBERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
To Every Citizen of Liberal:
Nav is, 1922.

To Every Citizen of Liberal:
In every city worthy the there is CONNER
cia organizaton-a medium through which business and
professional men and women given an opportunity
to give their time and ability for the interests of all
This organization in Liberal is the Chamber of Com
merce 1t is the first organization a business profess
siona should join, and the last from which he should
resign
Every business professional man earning a liveli-
hood in the city debt which he cannot erase ex-
cept by giving of his money and time to its upbuid-
ing. The Chamber of Commerce furnishes the machin-
cry for the payment of this obligation Let the spirit
of Liberal prevent anyone from defaung in the pay
ment of debt to his city and his fellow-citizens
The Chamber of Commerce is practical working
membership organization; il cannot perform miracles.
1t has mythical methods by which it can settle all rou-
hes of the individual members; it has governmental
authority except that of the wishes of the memberships it
concentrates its effort upon the business and civic prob
lens of the community and expresses the organized
thoughts of the individual members
Let remember that the spirit of any city for pro-
gress greater smaller than the united citizenship
which represents it. Chamber of Commerce success de-
pens upon the cooperation it receives. Let each
solve to have larger share in the of the Chamber
of Commerce the current year. Your officers bespeak
your loyal support
WE CANNOT STAND STILL WE ARE LOOKING
FORWARD AND FORGING AHEAD.
Yours for closer cooperation,
E. D. COOPER President.
WB. KING, Secretary.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
ROTARY

At Tuesdays luncheon it was de.
cided to submit names for our bulle-
tin at next meeting. Jack Evans pre-
sided. The absentees were credited
with going to Larned for the Charter
Meeting there, with stop at Dodge
City for lunch with the Rotary Club
there.
Three new members were intro.
duced, Earl Rodgers, of Duckwalls, Ira
Riney, and Charley Leete.
Jack Evans told of having bulle.
tin from johannesburg, South Africa
from the first Rotary Club in that
country.
Rev. A. E. Henry was a guest, and
on invitation made little talk, devot.
ing most of his time to Community
Base Ball Club, promising the support
of the people for a week day game
provided Sunday games were cut out
AS there seemed to be some difference
of opinion, the chairman stated that
the club as a club could not take
action, but that individual members
could, that his stand was very well
known.
A letter from San Francisco was
read inviting the members of the Club
to stop there either going to or re.
turning from Los Angeles. Paul w
Light reported progress on plans fol-
next Tuesday; a night meeting, with
large number of guests that the
club would be proud of. Ben Day was
asked for an account of his wanderings
He did not speak of an important
Office to which he had been elected, bu
said he had been going from one plac,
to another and had missed meeting
with Rotarians.
Beside Mr.. Henry, L. H. McFarlin'
and Charley Fees were guests. Mr.
Fees is secretary Of Concordia Rotar!
Club. With member ship of 20 hi
club raised 100000 to start pla!
ground. Other citizens contributes
futher sums, and they are having |
fine place fitted up. That is grea
work.
Sam Miller will be chairman mex
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
THE BETTER CITY CAMPAIGN

Since the two-day institute here, DR..
VIM. A. McKeever has prepared de-
tailed schedule of activities for the
year-round Better City Campaign
which was initiated by his meetings.
He has appointed the following heads
of departments and these will select
a representative from each and every
organization in the city to apeor on
one of the committees representing
Home School, Church, and Community
1. Home betterment: Mrs. ]. d. Hill.
2. School Extension: A. V. Ebersole.
8: Church Fellowship: Abe X.
Stoufer.
a. Community Welfare: F o Rindom
5. Publicity Agent: Roy Gardner.
These larger committee groups will
be published in due time Also this
paper will try to publish in install
ments the 100 specifications of pro-
jects to be undertaken as time and
occasion may allow.
The Committee of five named above
are anxious to have all whom they may
call as their assistants, respond with
out objection. 1t is hoped that the
plan adopted will prove effective in
making Liberal one of the most near
ly ideal places for rearing the young
to be found IN the entire state Of Kan
sas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
YOUNG PEOPLES CONVEN-
TION AT BAPTIST CHURCH

DR.. James ASA White of Chicago
arrived in the city Wednesday and
will be the principal speaker at the
Young Peoples and Sunday School
Convention held here today and tomor.
row at the Baptist church. There will
be sessions, mornings, afternoon, ant
evening. Ministers, Sunday Schoo
Workers, and young people are expec
ted from all over the district. Miss
Bess Witthauer will direct the chorus
and there will be special music al
thru the convention. Everyone is in
vited to attend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18
LIBERAL ROTARIANS
VISIT LARNED CLUB

The Rotary Club at Larned Kansas
has just recently received their char
ter and number of Liberal Rotarians
paid them a visit. The delegates
from here were:
Rev. and Mrs. Eli Walker, ]. G.
Ault and wife, S. A. Miller and wife,
and Roy Ravenscroft and wife.
The delegates were entertained at
luncheon at Dodge City by the Club
there.
Rev. Walker gave very interesting
talk for the Liberal Club and all re-
port a splendid time on the trip.
Mrs. Jerry Graber and baby went
to Kismet Wednesday to spend the re-
mainder of the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stowl.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18

Mis- Maude Roberts of near Dombey
is a guest of Mrs. vanHyning this
week. a
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18

Rev. A. E. Henry went to, Engle-
wood Tuesday where he gave the
commencement address to the gradu-
ating class of the High school there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18

U. ]. Mulligan of New York was a
business visitor in our city this week.
Mr.. Mulligan is from the head office
Of the owners of the Light company
Here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18

See the Massey-Harris Combined
machine.-Thos. w. Cav. 48t3c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18

Don't fail to see that great pic5
ture, "The Lost Battalion" at the Ma
jestic Theatre Friday and Saturday
NIGHTS
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-05-18

"The Lost Battalion, played by
the survivors, is to be shown at the
Majestic Theatre Friday and Satur-
day nights. Don't fail to see it.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
all kinds of information.

Maintained a w. U. T. clock and
have given the correct time to hun
dreds of citizens who called up for
this information.
Have provided a meeting place for
number of organizations, including,
the Farm Bureau, the A. B. & A. A
gricultural work, the Home economics
work, the American Legion, the Boy
Scouts, The Credit Assn, the Cham
Der of Commerce and all kinds of mass
and committee meetings.
Have assisted the county agent in
holding number of poultry and stock
exhibits, fairs etc.
Have provided the citizens of this
city, as we'll as visitors an organiza-
ton that could and would take up any
matter of Importance to the city and
county and a great many problems
not mentioned here have been worked
out by this body.
Not the least of the accomplishments
of this body has been the wiping out
of factional lines. Having taken a
straight clean stand from the first the
officers of this body for the past four
years have not allowed politics, reli-
gion nor factional differences to be
mentioned and have dealt fairly and
honestly with each and every member
until we have won their confidence
and today, as never before in Fitz-
gerald, the old bitter strifes are gone
and there is a spirit of cooperation
and helpfulness in its stead. If we
had accomplished nothing else, we
would feel that the organization had
justified itself.
Respectfully Submitted.
w. A. Adams.
Sacrafarnr
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
rtaA a Funny FACE

Dea Sir: Herewith are two fecen
photos Of myself, taken within min
ute of each other. One Is my natural
self; the other shows what i can in,
stantly do with my fnce even without
the help Of makeup Whoever sees
1t goes into uncomfortable fits vi
laughter. Is an ability to do this sort
or thing, and to keep it up for any
time, required in character acting,
likely to be Of any use to you2 II II
always causes instant mirth among my
own acquaintances (no matter how
melancholy they may have been feel
tng), possibly it might be worth while
introducing to the lider circle of the
public" But may be allowed, from
the beginning (if such should be my
fortune), to bar having blanc-mange
thrown at it, or myself being dropped
Ia the mud or rolled downstairs, as ]
am not a gymnast in any form. SerI.
ously a face" like this might be just
such as you require for some quiet and
quaint really humorous character
study.-Application Received by &
london Motion Picture CorporaticA
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21


Plain as our ah,!scape Is, Il has
special attractions for the scholar
Hho courts quiet surroundings, seen
cry not too exciting. yet stimulating
TO genial and uninterrupted studieA
Il the hills command no very broad
aorlzOn. the prospect is sufficiently
sylvan to give an agreeable variety
without confusing the mind, while the
river in good part compensates for the
sameness as it winds sluggishly along
the confines Of the village, flowing by
the monument into the distance
through the meadows. Thoreau, writ
ing of 1t, jocOsely says: "It Is remark
able for the gentleness of its current,
which Ia hardly perceptible, and some
have ascrioed to its influsnce the pro-
fsrbial moderation Of the inhabitants
II Concord, as celebrated in the Revo-
mtion and on otler occasions. 1t has
been proposed that the town should
adopt for its coat Of arms a field YER.
liant, xith the Concord river circling
alne Times round it."-"Table Talk" !"
\. Bronson Aaeott.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
prfNllaook of Ana

Cicero says: Neither gray hairs nor
wrinkles can suddenly catch respect
but the former part of life, honorably
spent, reaps he fruits of authority at
the close. There are many ex-
cellent rules In our college, but this
Of which | am treating especially, that
in proportion as eacf man has the ad.
vantage In age, ~ he takes precedence
in giving his opinion and older augurs
are preferred, not only to those who
are higher in Office, but even to such
as are in actual command. What pleas,
ures. then, Of the body can be com.
pared with the privileges Of authority.
which they who have nobly employed
seem to me to have consummated the
drama Of life, and not like inexper,
performers to have broken down In the
last act?'.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
Balm of G;lead"

Balm Of Gilead is the name applied
20 balm or balsam of Mecca, or Of
Syria. It is an oleo-resin, once Of
great repute and still esteemed in the
East for its fragrance and medicinal
properties. Mixed with oil, it conssi-
tutes the chrism of the Roman Cath
ole church. 1t Is the product of a
tree or shrub, "commiphora (balsamo-
dendron) opobalsam," which also
yields myrrh. The specific name "bal-
samodendron gileadense" was given it
because it was once supposed to be
the Scriptural Balm Of Gilead''-an
opinion probably erroneous, for 1t does
not at present grow in Gilead, either
wild or in gardens, nor has 1t been
satisfactorily proved that it ever did.
1t is still found south Of % degreess
N. latitude on both sides Of the Re11
sea, in Arabia, Abyssinia and Nubi
though It is not found in Palestine,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
The S'ze Of Whales.

A member Of tn. Brooklyn Institute
museum, Brooklyn, New York, who
has made special study of whales
IN Newfoundland, states that the av-
erage length Of "ull-grown sulphur,
bottom whale is just under 30 feet.
This estimate disregards the exag-
gerated reports sometimes spread by
sailors, and is based on actual meas
urements Of many individual speci.
mems. There seem to be credible ac.
counts Of whales reaching length
of from IS feet to 80 feet. but this
authority did not see any of that size.
Whales appear to grow with great
rapidity, the length of 'yearlings" be.
ing estimated az from 30 to rs feet
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Continued from Page y
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
stage.
Maps.

In this connection, the Chamber of
Commerce has bought land issued
hundreds of maps to tourists and 9th
crS who desired them, advertising the
Central Dixie Highway. On many of
these maps was short story of FitZ-
gerald which served to arouse the
interest of the tourists. These maps
have been distributed, not only here,
but all over the L. S. We have spent
several hundred dollars on this feature
OF advertising alone.
Tourist Camp.
Thru the assistance of the city au-
thorities and the Water, Light and
Bond Commission, We have been able
to fix up one of the incest tourist
camps in the country. Electric lights
have been strung thruout the park.
Free water, toilet facilities and other
conveniences have been provided and
all free to the travellers. Police pro-
lection has also been provided.
Signs.
Signs habe been erected calling at
tention to free camp sight in this ci-
ty and inviting tourists to stov over.
Large sign board with pictures of
the Central Dixie Highway have been
erected from Macon to Waycross and
the Chamber of Commerce donated
$4,000 toward this work. The Cham
ger OF Commerce also erected large
sign board directing traffic this way,
just North of Perry, where the Wes-
tern branch of the Dixie Highway
forks toward Fort Valley This cost
about $500, but has been factor in
directing traffic this way.
Money was also donated to The
Perry Business Mems Club to erect
a concrete sign with the name of
Fitzgerald on same.
The Chamber erected 80 Danger"
sign boards at various places in the
city and county calling the attention
of the travellers to the danger at that
point
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21

favor of primary road thru Eastman,
the Chamber of Commerce got busy
with state and national officers in an
effort to prevent this happening A
contention was called to meet in Fitz-
gerald and all towns from Waycross
cials were invited and attended. The
the State Highway Department Off
cials were invicd and attended. The
convention was successful in accom-
plishing the purposes desired and thus
the Dixie Highway was saved as a
Primary trunk line. During the time
this fight was going on traffic had al
most ceased over it Today it is esti-
mated that between 200 and 800 cars
pass thru Fitzgerald daily.
The Chamber of Commerce was at
the borning of what is now known
as the Jeff Davis Highway. The pri-
mary purpose of this route was to
assist US in the building of the pro-
posed bridge at the Ocmulgee river,
howebcr, the promoters saw an op-
portunity of getting another trunk
line highway, reaching from East to
West which would give Fitzgerald
another chance to show its progress
sivc spirit and at the same time open
up another line of travel for the tour
lists. This road and the advocating of
it by Fitzgerald, has already given
this city some of its best advertis-
ing both thru the press and at con-
vcntions, where Fitzgerald has been
given the credit for its promotion.
While the Chamber of Commerce
claims credit for furnishing the inspir-
alton for this new route, to Mr.. |.
Gelders. is due all credit for the name
and for most Of the, advertising which
has come out of it. He has made this
route his special hobby and has ad-
Vanced its influence to an advanced
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
GOOD ROADS ASSIST FARMER
Joint Commission Of Agricultural
Inquiry Finds Improved High
ways Lessen Costs.

The joint commission Of agncui.
tural inquiry sees in good roads one
Of the ways of solving the farmers
difficulties. Part one Of the report or
Agricultural Crisis and Its Causes
says: Good roads to local markets
joint facilities at terminals connect
ing rail, water and motor transport
systems and more adequate facilities
at shipping points will materially con
tribute to the reduction of costs OF
marketing and distribution to the mu
tual benefit of producer and con
sumer."
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
safe Mexern Fear hoadon.

Safe movers are the most supersti.
dous persnTis, Gays a man who Is In
the business. Safe movers, because
OF their su.,erstit!ous tendencies, have
to be fraste3 with great consideration
they're so sensitive. he says. II
anything goes wrong they insist on
taking a re'nite. little matter Eke
leaving safe standing on the side
walk overnight means nothing to
them; they fear another accident will
follow mofs serious than the first. Not
long ago while mover was 'riding"
a safe being lowered from the win
dow of an office building the rope
t'roke. Safe and man crashed to the
street and the mover was killed. His
companion movers quit work for ten
days.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
Old Sell splendldly Preserves

In an old graveyard in County An.
nim' Ireland. farmer, while plowIng.
unearthed bronze church bell weigh.
ing more than 100 lbs., and believed
70 De over 800 years old. The bell ID
10 a splendid state Of preservation,
With q clear, powerful tone. The old
hlrkmoyle parish church, where the
nnd was made. has been In ruins since
t622.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
Hiahroads and skyroads.

'sHighroads and skyroads" is the
title of a one-reel motion picture just
released by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. II was made In
the western tier Of states under the
supervision Of highway engineers OF
the bureau Of public roads. ..
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21
Replace Grade crossinus.

There are 252,0O0 grade crossings In
the United States. To replace these
by a separation of the highway and
railway grades would require accord
ing to estimates, $12,OOO,OOU,oOO.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-12-21

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