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TIZS LIBERAL DEMOCRAT rj. ram- T r 4 t- I- Dodge S roth MOTOR CAR This car has been an important factor in establishing the present day tendency to drive all winter. The ciose fitting curtains provide ample protection against wind and cold. The safety-tread cord tires minimize skidding and reduce tire trouble to its simplest terms. And every owner appreciates the remark able dependability of the starter. It responds quickly and quietly in the cold est weatherv 4 BURTON D. MANN Liberal, Kansas -0-7 Buy Men's Presents At a Man's Store A Few Suggestions for MEN'S GIFTS Ties, Hose, Scrafs, Bath Robes, Smoking Jack ets, Collars, Gloves, Cuff (Buttons, Belts, Golf Hose, Golf Suits, Sweaters, Caps, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases. Give the Boy Scouts a Scout Suit or Scout Equip ment We have everything you need. ,. . We Wish You a Merry Christmas Dubois & Ravenscroft - - Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH A splendid Christmas program will be given at the time of the regular evening service next Sunday even ing. The program will consist of Sacred Anthems by the big Chorus Choir, Christmas songs by the Bible School, Readings and exercises. To close with the stereopticon pictures, "The New Bom King." The special numbers by the Chorus Choir at each service are attracting a great deal of attention and appre ciation. The men's chorus, which bad in charge the song service last Sunday night, deserves favorable mention. These men and the entire chorus, under the direction of Leo Monroe, will sing at every regular service. The orchestra which played for the Endeavor meetings and the regular evening church service, is an added attraction, and will be of great as sistance in the services. They ex pect to play at all servcles In the future. Musicians who play orches tra instruments, and who do not be long to other churches or orchestras, are invited to play with us. Next Sunday's Program Bible school at 9:45. Let's go over the 300 mark. Communion and preaching at 11. Subject: "God's Best Gift" Junior and Senior Endeavor, 6:30. Chrsitmas program. 7:30. A very cordial invitation and wel come to all. K. U. STUDENTS TO GIVE PICTURES AT TUCKER The Seward County Club of the Kansas University will present three reels of motion pictures at the Tuck Theater Friday night, December 22, depicting the scenes and life of the University. One reel will show the Kansas and Missouri football game of 1921 others Bhowing the various act ivities of the student life. The pictures will be shown in ad- dition'to the regular show, and the regular admission charged. A further description of the pic tures will be given in an ad found elsewhere in-the paper. The people of Liberal who are not acquainted with our state school should avail themselves of this oppor tunity. ' The K. U. students of Seward county, who are home spending the holidays, will give a program at the high school Friday. MASONS ELECT OFFICERS A meeting of the Masons was held Monday night at the Masonic hall and the following officers were elect ed: W. M. Ben H. Day. S. W. Ansel Mahoney. J. W. Eugene W. Davis. Secretary Had Lane. i Treasurer Ralph Summers. S. D J. W. Igou. . J. D. F. L. Bowlby. I S S Earl Smith J S. W. A. Naylor. Tiler Harry Lightcap. The trustees for the year of 1923 are C. E. Woods, Ralph Summers and J. N. Evans. UNION WEEK OF PRAYER WHEAT GROWERS' ASSN PAYS OUT $300,000 Approximately $300,000 in checks were mailed out of Enid to members of the Oklahoma and Texas Wheat Growers' Association, according to John Manley, secretary of the Okla homa organization. Of this amount over $250,000 went to members in Oklahoma and the re mainder to Texas. This is a future payment on all wheat delivered prior to Ocbtober 1, paid on basis No. 1 at 70 cents hard and soft wheat This brings the total payment at the pres ent time to 70 cents a bushel. Addi tional payments will be made from time to time as the wheat is sold and money accumulated with which to make the payments. The years aver age will be well over the dollar mark and show the members a profit over the old method, association officials declare. "One-quarter of a million dollars released at the same time to our mem bers will naturally liven up business in the different communities. There will be no other payments, and then the final payment when the pool is closed and the season average price ascertaind" Manley stated. "The ac counting department has done this work- at no additional expense, which shows that we are practicing economy in the business of the association. This payment certainly will be a blow to our enemies it will prove to the world that the stuff they have been telling is nothing more than propa ganda." Guymon Herald. ROCK ISLAND TAX MUDDLE The churches of Liberal are to unite in a Week of Prayer for the first week in the New Year. All of the Christian people in Liberal are urged to join in this week of prayer. The meetngs will be from seven to eight o'clock each evening begin ning with Tuesday evening, January In the churches as follows: Tuesday evening Baptist church Wednesday eve Chrsitian church, Thursday eve Friends church. Friday eve Methodist church. Saturday eve Presbyterian. EPISCOPAL SERVICES County Assessor F. C. Mathews reports this afternoon that he is still unable to prepare the tax rolls for Texas county .owing to. the conflict ing understandings of the state and county offcials. When County Judge Frittz was in Oklahoma City two weeks ago to aid in adjusting the mat ter, State Auditor Frank Carter authorized him to state that the Rock Island valuations would be reduced twelve per cent. When they were certified in laBt week, the reduction amounted to nineteen and two-tenths per cent on their valuations. The Texas county officials are protesting against any such reduction, which is contrary to their understanding and there seems to be some question about the matter in the state audit or's of fee, as a message ' from Mr. Carter received this afternoon re quests Mr. Hathews to await further instructions. The Rock Island valuation in Texas County in 1910 was $2574,450 and in 1921 $2,578 909. If the nineteen and two-tenths per cent reduction was allowed this year it would bring thier valuation down to $2,080,238 or $488212 less than in 1910 and $492, 671 less than they were last year. Sinve 1910 the vauations of Texas county farms have been incerased more than fifty per cent. It would seem that the ralroads are getting off mighty easy jrbmparatively. Guymon Herald. Cheerfulness is what greases the axles of the world. Some people go through life creaking. Sylvia Shaw of Twrone, Okla., was a Liberal shopper Saturday. Gerald Rector will spend Christina at his home in Scott City. Mrs. Fanne Alexander of Tyrone, shopped and visited here the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard. Robinson were down from Plains Saturday at tending to business interest and shopping. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Kimball and son Ray, of Beaver, were in the city Sunday and visited at the Cawley and Farmer homes. Owen Dowdy and Miss Nellie Dow dy will leave Friday for St. John, where they will spend Christmas with relatives. "Rite, it With Ray- Army Goods Why npt buy Clothing for "his" Christmas? Wp hnv a number of good suggestions in our store and you will be sure that a practical gift from this store will be appreciated. Government Raincoats, a wonder $5.00 Army Overcoats $6.50 Navy Blankets $4.95 Army Blankets $3.85 . Radiator Robes $2.75 Cordurov Hunting Caps "50c Corduroy Caps $1.35 Army Button Breeches $3.50 Heavy Puttees, a good Shoes $2.75 Officers' Dress Shoes $5.00 10 inch Lace Boot $6.25 Heavy Uuttccs, a good Christmas Gift $4.75 ' Earl Dawson Church sohool at 10 :45 a. m., Sun day, Dec. 24. Chrsitmas services and Christmas tree at the hall, at 7.30 p. in. At St Andrew's Parish Hall Chrsitmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 11 :30 p. m. Holy Commun ion. Mrs. E. F. Pellette returned Satur- day from Pratt after attending the funeral ef her father, 3. 8. Green. Mrs. Green returned with Mrs. Pel lette for an extended visit Fred Odneal ki.led fourteen coy otes last week and marketed their hides and scalps in this city. Mr. Odneal said he run them down with his dogs and then shot them. M ..J U T D nt Uili BitU A a XJ. f UlVOUUg Gray, Okla;, were trading in the city j Friday, returning home Saturday, morning. They. ere guests ol the John Ford family while in the city. Clarence Kiddoo and sister of Kis met were shopping here Saturday morning. He reports the loss of a tire and rim for his Ford coupe while coming over. Miss Fern Bar of -Hooker was shopping and visiting here Friday. We Will Be Closed Christmas Day Don't forget that the Chrsitmas spirit is in the giver and not the gift. Costly gifts may embar rass you financially. Why not teach the children to save by putting your earnings in the Bank and thus set an example for them to follow? Open a savings account for them and see how enthusiastic they will be with it. THIS BANK takes pleasure in wishing ALL a Merry Christmas and Our Gift to this Community is the opportunity of doing bsuiness wih a strong institution. The First National Bank "Sbmething Appropriate for the Family Bank Account"