The Oswego Independent from Oswego, Kansas • Page 2

WHY NOT NOW. Whnt Dors Capital $30,000 Surplus $30,000 Tim mail ho A dry goods merchant was starting down town when his wife reminded him of his moat important duty during the day: "Now, my dear, be sure and send to the city for that new Stanhope, so we can have it for Sunday. You know our old buggy is getting so that it is ANY CHEST COLD' MA DltniG Bronchitis or Tonsltis; The irritating, tickling cough affects the lung tissue and wears down nature's power to resist disease germs. S(L0F EPMSDHDf suppresses the cold, allays the inflammation, steadily removes the irritation and rebuilds the resistive power to prevent lung trouble. A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE INDEPENDENCE Clean living.

A healthy appetite for plenty of good hard work. Thrifty habits. Ability to recognize opportunity when presented. Two accounts one for checking and one for savings in this strong bank. The Oswego State Bank J.

W. Marley, Cashier J. R. Stalling, Asst.Ctish. DIRECTORS: J.

W. Marley, I). S. Routine, Fred Perkins, Sco(t Taylor, A. D.

Swanwick, R. II. Montgomery, John Ilcllwir-. The New is assured direct, personal attention and service at this bank. The safety and protection of his money is fully provided for.

We furnish him with deposit slips, bank and check books and keep the record of his account without charge. He is also entitled to our best advice in his financial affairs and the extent of prudent, conservative bank management, to material assistance in the upbuilding of his business. We shall be glad to have you open an account with us now and avail yourself of these advantages. WE PAY 4 PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS Deposits in this hank guaranteed under the Guaranty Law of the State of Kansas. The Labette State ank.

In the coming school bond election, it behooves every voter in this district to I iok at the matter from every view point, bef rj deciding either one way or the other. We are safe in saying that at least $01 of the voters are agreed that the new building and the manual train ing and other features of practical education with which it is proposed to equip it, is badly needed. A few who insist that they would be for it under normal circumstances, are undecided now, in the face of war conditions. As a matter of fact, because we are at war does not detract from our regular course of business. If anything, business should be prosecuted with more vigor now than ever.

Producers are assured a good price for everything they raise for the next year or two at least, but the laboring man, the fellow whose wages have not kept pace with the high cost of living, is the one who is getting jolted the hardest now. As a rule they do not pay any considerable part of the tax burden, but it is the laborer who is going to share most in the distribution of the thirty thousand dollars that would be disbursed here this summer, if the bonds are voted. It will mean activity here at a time when we need it and it is going to be one more incentive for a good class of citizens to locate with us after the equipment is in. 'Business as usual" must be the slo gan in this community, and it is our duty at this time to help where help is most needed. The construction of a new school building that will bring to the things this community most needs, and the consequent distribution now of the amount that is to be put into it, among the laborers and busi ness firms here, seems to be the least we can do in helping where and when help is most needed and will be most appreciated.

ANOTHER TI NE EATER. The New York World estimates that the banks of the country have saved the government at least $5,000,000 by their free service in helping to place the first installment of what Mr. Mc-Adoo has christened the Liberty Loan. The World bases its estimate upon the commissions which were paid to Jay Cooke for his services in floating the bonds of the Civil War period; and the inevitable deduction is that the banks have done a highly patriotic deed. And so they have.

But we doubt if there will be any recognition of it by the ruling powers at Washington. On the contrary there are evidences that the banks of the country will continue to be looked upon as potential criminals to be hedged about with all sorts of ministerial restrictions such as John Skel- ton Williams is a past master in drawing. Congressman Phil Campbell, of this district, has shown his broad calibre by stating that during the war he is going have no politics, which means that his country first, will actuate his voice and vote. If the President and his ad visers will just be as broad minded as this in our time of stress, what a united front we can present. No one believes stronger in party principles and party lines so far as our own national affairs are concerned, than the editor of this paper.

But when the very life and future of our country is at stake then everything that will hinder prompt and united action should be cast aside. Upon President Wilson and his administration the country depends now for orders and guidance. It is up to them to take a little broader view of the situation than they have been doing. This war is not going to make or unmake anyone through any political maneuvers. The fellow who can deliver the goods is the one who should succeed and will succeed.

A MAN'S MAN. The finest example of faith in leadership which has been exhibited to this country since the Civil War is contained in the news that Theodore Roosevelt, without the blare of a trumpet or boom of a drum, has an army of 200,000 men, the flower of the country, at his beck and call, eager and willing to take the measure of the Huns on the battleground of Europe. That is better than the entire administration with its flamboyant, posters, spread eagle oratory, appeals to patriotism, bands, banners and bravos has been able to accomplish since the troops were sent to the Mexican border. And the reason for it is plain: Roosevelt follows speech with immediate action. He Bays what he means, and means what he says.

He goes not around but over obstacles. He is a man's man. It is a judgment on the country for itsjaction last November that we have not more such men Theodore Roosevelt to handle a situat ion the gravity of which we are only beginning to appreciate. "(bmulinrliiin's TuMnts Have Donft Wundrrs fur "I have been a sufferer from stomach trouble for a number of years, and al though I have used a great number of remedies recommended for this com plaint, Chamberlain's Tablets is the first medicine that has given me positive and lasting relief," writes Mrs. Anna Kadin, Spencerport, N.

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Editor and Proprietor Entered for transmission through the mails at Oswego, Kansas, as second class matter. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1917. Fort Scott voted in bonds for the construction of a new school last week. It is perhaps unfair to wonder if the increasing scarcity of men had any in-flunce on the Supreme Court of Kansas, when they decided last week that school maam's can marry if they get a chance, without being dismissed by the district. The advice to the farmer boys, to stick to the farm, is timely and should be heeded just as much as possible.

The average young man who is used to the farm now, can accomplish in the way of increased crops, as much as three or four youngsters, unskilled in farm tactics, and farm work. THE FORI) PASSWORD. The Ford grip and password are given by an exchange as follows: Grasp your friend'B hand firmly in your own and jerk it around and around in a circle, Then fling it aside with the exclamation, "dammit!" Any Ford owner will recognize you at once as a member of the brother hood. I'd love to be an aeronaut, and sail to heights quite dizzy, hut since I'm not, I'll clear a lot and with my hoe get busy. I'd love to be a sailor bold arid flirt with U-boat danger, but since the sea is not for me, I'll be a loyal granger.

I'd love to be a brigadier directing moves exciting, but since I can't, I thing I'll plant and plow hIDIII.V, I S. The fare to Oswego is "thirty cents" which seems reasonable and very appropriate, as well as the "red lights" to designate thi? Katy train to Joplin. --PursonB Eclipse. Shame on ou Ctl.sus. We might hazard the suggestion that it costs "thirty cents" to get from here to Parsons, too and that frequently one wonders if the coin didn't have a hole in it, but then we wtli refrain from mentioning it.

Again, if all of the "red lights that are visible in that town designate trains to Joplin, then they have some service to the Southwest Missouri metropolis. "THE WHOLE TRUTH" 5ayi Mrs. Earls, in Writing Her Praise For Cardui. CircleviHe, Ohio. "All I have said Cardui, the woman's tonic, is the whole truth," says Mrs.

Fannie Eads, of R. F. D. No. 6, this town.

"I suffered with womanly weakness, and pains in my back and limbs for two org years. I was so bad off, I could hardly walk at all. My husband advised me to try Cardui, the woman's tonic, and I concluded to follow his advice. After taking Cardui according to directions, I now feel like a new woman, and can do all of my work. Before taking Cardui, I was a walking skeleton; now I weigh loQ pounds.

I recommend Cardui to every suffering woman, for I know what it did fur rue. My drenser is never without a toot He of Cardui on it." There is no reason why Cardui won't help you, just as it has Mrs. Lads, as well as hundreds of thou-landa of other women in the past DO T-ars. Bo If you Buffer from any of the many ailment's so common to women, or need a good strenfthenlni for that tired, nervous, worn-out gat a bottle of Card.u-i, today. At all druggist.

NCBt J. W. UENUKRSOX, Prfsidpnt 'Bruce 'Dick, Cashier. not fit to be seen." Just a few blocks away the merchant who handles vehicles and implements was sitting at breakfast with his fam ily. The conversation drifted around to the near approach of school.

"And that reminds me, John," said the lady who sat at the head of the table, "I must be going to the city not later than next week. I must get school clothes and see about a fall suit for myself, and while perhaps I had better see about a new rug for the parlor and some lace curtains for the front windows." An hour later a leading grocer stepped into the bank to buy a draft which he was going to send to a Catalogue house for a swell bedroom suite, "How's business?" asked the banker. "Oh, not so very good," replied the grocer, "things are dull just now." That night the local business men had a meeting at the town hall to discuss the growth of the mail order evil. All the gentlemen mentioned in the narrative delivered short talks. They agreed that the farmers were guilty of treason to their home merchants when they persisted in buying their goods from mail order houses, and the meeting closed by adopting strong resolutions against trading away from home.

Selected. CRUCIFIXION OF BELGIUM. In the great welcome given to the French representatives at Chicago, here is one gem from Raymond Robbing in welcoming the foreigners: "Never again can any people deny the supreme truth of the words of the great apostle: 'None of us liveth unto himself and no man dieth to himself. From the crucifixion of Belgium comes forth the resurrection of the liberties of Europe. The community of interest, yea, of life itself, among individuals, classes and nations has been established for all time.

By the blood of martyred Belgium and desecrated France, by the sacrifice of those who have given their lives for the freedom of the seas; in the holy cause of liberty among the nations of the earth, let us pledge our property and our lives to win victory for democracy and enduring peace for all the world." Whooping Coofth One of the most successful preparations in use for this disease is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. S. W. McClin-ton, Blandon Springs, writes, "Our baby had whooping cough aa bad as most any baby could have it. I gave him Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it soon got him well." Obtainable every where.

adv. Iluplist Church. Rev. B. M.

Shacklette, Minister. You are cordially invited to attend the following services. Bible school at 10:00 a. m. O.

L. Steele, Superintendent. B. Y. P.

U. at p. m. Mid-week prayer and Bible study ser vice Thursday evening at 8:00 p. m.

A welcome to all. For Sal or Trado. I have one of the best Black Grade Stallions in Labette County. I will offer the same for cash or will trade for some good milk cows. If interested phone or call and I will show same to interested party.

wT H. CONDON. Will Kuild a Nrw Srhoul House, The patrons of school district No. 72, three miles east of Edna, are advertising the old Valley school building for sale to the highest bidder and plane have already been made to erect new building during the summer vacation. The building will be modern in methods of lighting, heating and ventilating and warrants will be issued to meet the cost of material, labor, etc.

The patrons of the district are working in harmony with the school board and the building will go up without delay. Edna Sun. GOODLANDERS BEST flour is made from selected wheat, ground in one of The Kansas Flour Mills up-to-date mills, and is sold under the guarantee that your grocer will refund the purchase price without argument if you are not entirely satisfied, GOODLANDElt MILLS. The Kansas Agricultural College has found out that it is an easy matter to rid a house of red ants, if their nest can be found. Two or three ounces of carbon bisulphide injected into it, drives them from the place.

Oswego Aniaxrd by Suddea Action. The incredible action of pure Lavop-tik eye wash is startling. A school boy had eye strain so badly he could not read. A week's use of Lavoptik sur prised his teacher bo much sfie used it for her old mother. ONE WASH show ed benefit.

A Binall bottle is guaranteed to benefit EVEItY CASE weak, Btrain-ed or inflamed eyes. The INCREDIBLE result is astonishing. Pure alum inum eye cup FREE. Kingsbury Frick, druggist adv. Organs second handed, at Dean's.

Four, Where up in on It a SCOTTS has done more fof bronchial troubles than any other one medicine. It contains no alcohol. Scott Bowne. Bioomfieid. N.

J. FORTY YEARS AGO Taken from Flies of Oswego Independent of that Date Trom Onwego Indeoemlent May 19, 1877. Among the choice fish caught in the Neosho are white perch and cods. If the storms continue tne bottom farmers are debating whether to convert their farms into rice fields, or replant with corn and shoot it in with a shot gun. Mr.

Pigg and Monroe Hail are opening a grocery store on Commercial street the building formerly occupied by Coley Co; as a hardware store. Embarked on the matrimonial sea, Sabbath evening. May 13th, at the M. E. parsonage, Mr.

William M. Adams and Miss Annie E. Hughey, both of this city. May their sun set behind amber clouds which know no storms. Mr.

A. T. Dickerman brought to this office a mammoth spinach or tongue grass, The seed came from Vermont. has a wide curly leaf and heads out like lettuce. A good bed of it, no larger than a breakfast table, will produce family supply.

G. A. Anderson, who has been keep ing the boarding house at the T. depot has purchased McBride's restaur ant and moved into town. Now is the time when the loving spouse meets her John Anderson at the door with "don't you step on here with them mud hooks." Miss Julia Weir, daughter of J.W.

Weir.a young lady of another of "Neosho," the prize essay published in the Independent two weeks since. "Blood will tell." F.OJ AI.IZATION JSOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners will meet at the office of the County Clerk, in the city of Oswego, on Monday, May 21, 1917, as a board of Equalization, when the assessment rolls as returned by the various Township and City Assessors, will be open tor inspection and persons feeling themselves aggrieved, may on appeal, have such corrections made as may be found to be just and equitable. E. A.

MILLIKEN, (seall County, Clerk. Dated at Oswego, April 23, 1917 Go to (the) Woods for Lumber for any kind of building purposes. Quality and service unexcelled, Bruns, Mgr. What Ails You? Ilavo you ln'como run-down, woak. cntai'itiuM.

pah', alter a long Hicne of Colds? iJtwH the hkin show that the blood thin and watoryf bprmtr the time when vitality is at its lowest ebb clean house now by ridding the body of its accumulated poisons. Refresh the blood with a nt miniating tonic. Dr. Tierce's Golden Medical Discovery. free from alcohol or narcotics and extracted from roots and barks with pure glycerine, banishes from the blood all poison and impure mailer.

It dissolves the impure deposits and carries them out, it does all impurities, through the Liver, Bowels, Kidneys and Skin. If you have indigestion, BhiKgish liver. backache over tho kidneys, nasal or other catarrh, unsteady nerves or unsightly skin, get Dr. Tierce's Golden Medical Discovery to-day and start at once to replace your impure blood with the kind that puts energy and ambition into you and brings back youth and vigorous action. All medicine dealers can supply you in cither liquid or tablet form or send 60 cents for trial box of tablets to Dr.

Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for free booklet on blood. rt rr -J. nMtl of a blood medicine.

Was all run-down and weak. 1 saw Doctor Tierce's advertisement of his i 'Golden Medical Dis- Yu and decided VzVt1' Votryit- jrf" VV, f-i claim it to bo a good medicine." Mita. Amoh Wools, ltWl South Maple Sty Ottawa, Kans. It's weak, impure blood that causes stomach weakness. Get good blood through the use of Dr.

Tierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and you will have no wore iiiditiostiou. SYSTEMATIZE Your cAf fairs Depositor CHAS. HPXRUKON, VI-e-Prenldent Labette, Kansas. Co. State Hunk Oswego, Kansas Cll) Open a Bark Account here and put all the money you receive as soon as you receive it right into Bank.

The pocket book leaks. Your Bank Account doesn't. It costs you nothing to keep a Bank Account here. We furnish you with books, checks, free. If you don't know how to do it, let us show you.

Everyone must learn sometime. Why not start learning today? G. M. Condon ELMER S. NANCE, Cashier.

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