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Historical Society comp tie Copy Kansas The Coldwater Talisman "LIBERTY FOR ALL, FOREVER" OFFICIAL PAPER, COMANCHE COUNTY Vol. XVIII No. 18 COLDWATER, Comanche County, KANSAS, Thursday, June 1, 1922 Whole No. 910 KANSAS-ONE HUNDRED PER CENT Sidelights on Interesting Record Worthy of Emulation by Many Other States -Kansas Farmers Know How to Get Results as Demonstrated by Their Course of Procedure. (From Farmers National Magazine.) A real lesson in percentage can be gained from the state of Kansas.

Of course there are those who only think of Kansas in terms of sunflowers and grasshoppers. But they do not know just what is represented in this midwestern state. Kansas has one of the largest memberships of farmers in a farm organization of any state in the Union. Kansas does more cooperative business a- mong the farmers than any other of our commonwealths. Kansas farmers are represented one hundred per cent in both houses of congress.

This state has a solid delegation in congress back of every measure in which the farmers are interested for passage. Kansas now exercises determining influence on all legislation in congress through position on committees which was formerly exercised exclusively by the New England sections. Kansas farmers have the same vision for legislative achievement as the industrial and banking states. They keep trying out men in the senate and house until they get good reliable men and then keep them on the job. The results of this have given Kansas this wonderful influence in national affairs.

Just a glance into this latter phase. Kansas is at the head of the Rules Committee in the house through Phil Campbell, chairman of the committee. This is the most important and influential committee of the house. Every measure, before it gets to the house, must pass this committee and Kansas therefore has a word to say, and in fact a determining word, on every measure that is to get consideration. Kansas has kept Compbell on the job for 20 years.

Now look at the results. Not a request for a measure to be advanced to hearing in which the farmers have been terested but what it has received favorable action. That is gettirg results, and while assured of action in his committee, his vote on measures is also assured to be what farmers want. Kansas has Tincher on the Agricultural Committee. As a result of this many useless expenditures IN agricultural appropriations have been cut out while support has been gained for many items not only of value but of urgent need for agricultural development while thus occupied, big and stolid as he is, he has been a real bulwark against war in profits gougers seeking to purloin his much coin from Uncle Sam under various guises and disguises.

He has been a leader for constructive legislation, Also he is always to be counted upon as soundly back of every measure the farmers are after. Kansas is the only agricultural state west of the Mississippi river to ing be represented on the house Banking and Currency Committee. This committee in the past has been up dominated by the banking and industrial sections of the east. Kansas has changed the old practices o1 the this committee of doing only what in the bankers and Wall street wanted the done. James G.

Strong is the Kansas member on this committee. He has forced consideration by the com- in mittee of measures the farmers wanted and the other interests tried per to kill. Now no pigeon hole on the committee can be counted upon as a burying place for finance measures 100 in which the farmers are interested. The big interests do not want agri- the culture represented on the Federal Reserve board. But Kansas did not permit the bill providing for this to die in committee, as the money crew thought could be done.

Kansas, through Strong, forced consideration of the interest amendment on Farm big Loan bonds and saved this amendment to American farmers. And while this work was going on, the 100 per cent rule of voting right on ly, measures the farmers want, continues to hold. is One of our great problems is immigration. Here Kansas sits in in- the fluencing manner through Hayes White, a member of the Immigration Committee. He not only upholds the Kansas idea in his active committee work, but continues aggressive in the Kansas way for good legislation and against undesirable measures.

He knows the farmers' point of view and supports it by both his work and vote. The 100 per cent record is maintained by him. On military affairs, Kansas stands out with distinction and creditable influences through the activities of Congressman D. R. Anthony.

How he stood up in the fight on army appropriations and upheld Kansas leadership and influence is a matter of universal comment and commendation. And he, too, sustains the Kansas farmers' point of view in other work and with his votes on measures affecting his state. The service that Homer Hoch has rendered on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee reflects the usually high credit upon his H. E. MYERS Real Estate Farm Loans Insurance Real Estate Loans I am now prepared to make loans on farm and ranch property; rates reasonable K.

M. GILBERT REAL ESTATE LOANS INSURANCE state which has grown into such national prominence and influence. What Edward C. Little has done his work in committees and by certainty in support of farmers demands through his votes on all measures continues to sustain the credit of his great state, in measuring up to its standard for capable and reliable service. In Congressman Bird Kansas presents their one member who is servhis first term, but, with Kansas characteristics, he has sustained the record of both working and voting to the Kansas standard.

Kansas similarly dominates the senate through Curtis, chairman of Senate Rules Committee. Here this greatest deliberative body of world, Kansas leadership is acknowledged and felt. Senator Capper also stands out prominently leadership and influence in the senate. As in the house, the 100 cent rule of right voting holds true. Taking it by and large, Kansas per cent briefly summed up is this--The Farmers have profited by vision that as individuals they cannot accomplish much, but as united in a common way for the betterment of themselves in business, production, distribution, and politics, they can influence and effect affairs.

They have gotten together and done things. Still greater things are ahead. They do not let the little personal or partisan items color their judgment. They move unitedselect carefully and then expect results. The result of their system that it gets results.

The purpose of thus setting forth Kansas idea and method is to DECORATION DAY OBSERVED Tuesday of this week was Decoration Day, and was very fittingly observed in Coldwater. The "boys" of Comanche post No. 122, American Legion, had full charge of the observance of the day here this year and everything was done in a most creditable manner. The program was given at the Presbyterian church. The Rev.

J. T. Wheeler, formerly pastor of the Christian church in this city, but now pastor of a church at Stafford, was the speaker of the day ana made a very pleasing and appropriate talk. The post did well in securing Mr. Wheeler for the occasion.

The Lewis orchestra furnished instrumental music for the program and a special number was a quartet rendered by the Taylor quartet. This was special in more ways than one. It was a song composed by Mrs. C. E.

Guizlo. She composed both the words and the music, and both have real merit. There is good thought in the words and the music is well arranged. Then, too, it was especially appropriate to the occasion and was appreciated by the audience. This was sung by Thmosa Taylor, Oscar Taylor, Mirs.

George Janson and Mrs. C. E. Guizlo, all brothers and sisters. Following the services at the church, which were attended by a large crowd, there was a long string of autos carrying people to the cemetery where the ceremonies of the day were concluded.

This part of the program was carried out by post members in the regulation manner, with the colors, the guard of honor and the firing squad. In con- FIRE STATION Does Your Money Help Your Community? You who demand better streets, better sidewalks, better police and fire protec-are you doing your part towards such improvement? Not if you send money out of town--money that would have just as much buying power at home. The your Every nickel community you so send much away poorer, makes for the people who receive it do not reBest the invest it development here. That of money another goes com- for munity or city. Patronize our home Policy TRADE possible merchants and you whenever will do one of your foreAT HOME most duties 3 community.

to your have them carried into every agricultural state so that the farmers everywhere may know the results of a united system and, by knowing the benefits to be gained, pursue similar policy which is most urgently needed in the future makeup 01 congress for satisfactory results as well as real achievement in the growth and development of cooperation under the new cooperative law so largely due to the influence of Kansas in its enactment. More large agricultural states with 100 per cent representation in congress will simplify the struggle in securing some of the yet needed tion now before or soon to come before congress. A Hiawatha clarinet player hit the trail at the local revival the other night, and declared that he would never furnish music for another dance. But the Atchison Globe says the evangelist hasn't made any impression on the Hiawatha saxaphone players. Mrs.

Anna Powell returned to her home in this city on last Monday after a visit with her sister in Nebraska. ROAD OFFICIAL COMING E. Bee Guthrie of Tulsa, president of the Albert Pike Highway association, will be in Coldwater for a short time on Wednesday afternoon of next week, June 7. Walter S. Stewart, vice president of the association for Kansas, has received notice of the coming of Mr.

Guthrie and party. The principal mission of their trip at this time is to work out a plan for the remarking, or better marking, of the highway. All good roads boosters and especially those interested in the Albert Pike Highway, as all our people should be, are urged to give a little time to the cause and unite with those who will meet this party in our city. And this includes not only the residents of the town, but everyone of the community, or the county, who is interested in this good work. Mr.

Guthrie and party are scheduled to arrive in Coldwater at 12:45 p. m. on Wednesday, June 7, and remain until 2:00 o'clock. These men are promoting a cause for our benefit. Let's help them with the work.

ELDERLY WOMAN DIES On Thursday evening of last week Mrs. Maria Burt departed this life at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. V.

Jackson, southeast of town. She was well advanced in years and while she was not an invalid, she had not enjoyed the best of health for some time. She had been able to be up and around the home, but shortly before her death was stricken with an attack of heart trouble. This with the infirmity of age caused her death in a few hours. The deceased was the mother of Mrs.

Jackson. She was born in Montreal, Canada, and at her death was 77 years, 9 months and 11 days old. She had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson for some years and while she was not well known, yet among the neighbors and those who knew her she was highly esteemed.

Those who survive will have the sympathy of all in their loss. The funeral was held at the family home on Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock and was conducted by the Rev. J. B. Handy.

Interment was made in Crown Hill cemetery. BURIED BY DAUGHTER Mrs. Selina Huffman, mother of Daniel Huffman of 308 Eleventh Avenue west died this morning at the home of her son. The body will be taken to Coldwater Monday morning where funeral services will be held and then laid to rest in the cemetery there, Mrs. Huffman was born in Illinois October 25, 1836 and later came to Kansas locating at Coldwater in 1910 and coming to Hutchinson to be with her son two years ago.

She is survived by five children, Mrs. Ada Huff of Sterling. Mrs. Emma Hughes, Coolidge, Kansas; Mrs. Rhoda Van Bevender of Stoneham, William Huffman, Yale, Oklahoma and Dan News.

The deceased was the mother of Mrs. Grant Wheeler, who died here a few years ago, while living northwest of town. The body of Mrs. Huffman was brought here on Monday and interred beside that of the daughter in Crown Hill cemetery. A short funeral service was held at the M.

E. church, conducted by the Rev. W. Austin, TEST BOOZE TAX Salina, United States government will, on June 6, sell three farms in Ellis county to collect booze tax. The warrants have been issued from the office of the chief of the federal revenue office, and the notices of the sale have been posted on the farms.

They belong to Frank P. Brown, Louis Nemecheck and Alex A. Leiker. The case grew out of the arrest of the three men several months ago by federal officers for selling liquor. Officers have been unable to collect the license.

The tax to be collected is from Brown Nemecheck, 309.42; Leiker, $1,992.20. The warrants on which their properties are to be sold are technically known as "distraint warrants," in this case issued for the violation of the Volstead act. The sale of the farms will be hotly contested and a corps of attorneys has been retained to defend the farmers. It is said this will be made a test case to determine the rights of the federal authorities in this regard. Coldwater National Bank WHY NO OBSERVANCE? Memorial Sunday was not observed in Coldwater this year.

And this is the first year within the memory of the oldest inhabitants that this occasion has not been fittingly observed. Always heretofore Memorial Sunday has been observed, as it should be, at a union service held at one of the churches of the town. Why it was not done this year no one seems able to answer. Several persons have asked the writer of this why there was no observance this year. We do not know.

The fact remains that the day passed all unobserved. Can anyone answer why? clusion the graves of all fallen soldiers were decorated and the departed paid that honor SO justly their due. CITIZENS' TRAINING CAMP If you want a month's vacation FREE, with food, lodging, uniforms, military instruction, recreation, and railroad fare allowance at five cents per mile to the camp and return; now is the time and the last chance to apply. This movement has the hearty indorsement of the Association 01 College Presidents of the United States, The Military Training Camps association (a civilian organization) and many other prominent civilian orders. Practically every man attending last year was benefitted not only morally and mentally, but with a definite gain in height, weight and chest measurements.

Full information may be obtained by post card request to the Chief of Staff, 89th Division, Army Building, Omaha, Nebraska. For "Printing that pleases particular people" call at the Talisman Print Shop. A World Necessity What makes possible the running of farms and businesses; the erecting of schools and churches and homes; the building of roads; the payment of wages; in short, the carrying on of human activities and life itself? It is saving, your saving, our saving, the saving of those who lived before us, that makes these things possible. You couldn't borrow if someone hadn't saved and when you haven't saved enough for your own use you must pay others for the use of what they have saved. It's fair, isn't it? But why not save for yourself, and accumulate enough to buy things you will want with your own money? The Goldwater National Bank.