Bright prospects for lead and zinc in Kansas mining
Prof Terrill of the University of Kansas reports on Kansas zinc and lead prospects, drilling near Baxter Springs, Lawton, and Waco, and the value of flotation, new plant methods, and diversifying uses. He expects sustained zinc demand due to wartime needs and substitutions for copper, aluminum, and tin, with postwar rebuilding driving metal demand and ship needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bince
State Geological Survey of
Kansas
Sunflower State
Galena
Baxter Springs
Lawton
Waco
Kansas Geological Survey
Arthur C. Terrill
Department of
University of Kansas
Lawrence
State Geological Survey of Kansas
Terrill
Joplin
Oklahoma-Kansas
Western States
Germany
China
Russia
Kansas Poll Tax Law Sparks Opposition in Kansas Cities
A late Kansas legislature enacted a poll tax requiring every male aged 21 to 60 to pay $4. In Baxter Springs Marshal Horton collected $3 from eligible men and served notices on nonpayers. Protest grows in Topeka and other cities with claims the law is unconstitutional and class legislation. The act also makes officers liable if they fail to notify eligible men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kanaas
Henry Horton
Baxter Springs
Topeka
Kansas City
Kas
Mable
Thayer Held Over in Grand Larceny Case
Orley J Thayer a local ball player was jailed after a charge of grand larceny with a prior draft quota relate claim. He was fined 15 dollars costs paroled to raise money then jailed again on complaint by Neikirk for allegedly selling two drill bits valued at 90 dollars. Thayer’s hearing was set for August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley J. Thayer
Tee Boy
Ngish
Ft Tin
Neikirk
Thayer
Benebien
The Official Draft List Examined For August Eighth
The draft list details are unclear but reference to August eighth appears. Readers should note the document outlines registration steps and attendee obligations for the draft.
Baxter Red Cross Fund Over $6,000
Baxter Springs residents closed the Red Cross subscription drive with near six thousand dollars raised. Over four hundred additional members joined, each contributing one dollar or more, bringing the total to about six thousand four hundred. The town, population just under 2,500, raised roughly $2.60 per person and considers it the best county showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Baxter Springa
Triple Birthday Celebration At Riseling Home
A Friday afternoon gathering at the west city home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Riseling celebrated the birthday anniversary of Mr. Riseling and two of their daughters. Guests included Mrs. Leon Older and Mrs. Har of Pittsburg, with other relatives visiting from Columbus and Pitt. Red Cross fund early installment urged, with payments to L. L. Cardin, B. C. Me site, Arie fi ster, or A. L. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Riseling
Riseling
Juanita
Roscoe Patty
Columbus
Leon Ider
Robert
Leon Older
Har
Pittsburg
Older
Harly
Ray Hartley
Red Cross
L. L. Cardin
B.C. Mesite Arie Fister
A. L. Harvey
Kansas Farm Picture Wins With Wheat Parable
A Kansas produced photoplay titled Winning With Wheat stars real Kansas farmers portraying farm life. The plot centers on a son promoting higher wheat yields, his rival father, a marriage, and a patriotic push for better wheat. Shot across Kansas with authentic rural details, the film features modern cinema tricks and real field scenes. It screens August 11 1917 at Baxter Springs Majestic Theatre at 1 20 p m free admission by August Rehm.
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Kansas
Kansas Council of Defense
Seeon
Baxter Springs
August Rehm
Majestic Moving Picture Theatre
New Dentist Opens Office in Keith and Burke Building
Dr Vere Lane a Columbus native and recent graduate of Kansas City Dental School has opened an office in the Keith and Burke building in this city. Lane was born and raised here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere Lane
Columbus
Kansas City Dental School
Keith & Burke
Dr. Lane
Notice to Automobile Owners and Drivers
Notice to automobile owners and drivers stating it is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle in the state of the reported area without proper authorization, registration, or compliance with prevailing traffic laws and safety rules. The notice warns of penalties for violations and directs readers to obtain required permits or licenses.
Killed by an Automobile in Joplin Death of Mrs Louisa Denton
Mrs Louisa Denton age 66 died in Joplin on Monday from injuries after being struck by an automobile. She was crossing the pavement when hit and died as the ambulance arrived at St Johns Hospital. Funeral services were held at her home at 2 p m Wednesday conducted by Lou Love of the community.
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Louisa Denton
Joplin
St. John's
Denton
Wedne
Lou Love
Mundis and Ash Guilty in Bone Dry Law Case
Carl Mundis and Bert Ash pled guilty before Judge English for violating the bone dry law. Each man received a $200 fine six months in jail and trial costs. Two pint beer bottles and a whiskey bottle were found in the car. Mundis and Ashbaugh claimed liquor belonged to two other men who rode with them. The sheriff found only two in the vehicle and the fate of the other two is unknown. Both men work in Coffeyville Kansas. The arrest occurred Tuesday as they drove from Baxter Springs toward Galena in a drunken state on the wrong side of the road nearly colliding with the sheriff’s car.
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Carl Mundis
Bert Ashbough
English
Mundis
Ashbaugh
Coffeyville
Kans
Ashbough
I Weasioe
Galena
Baxter Springs
Mining and wedding notes from a Kansas Oklahoma border page
Drill cutting operations near the Kansas state line report two shafts, Monagnock and Wachanetts, with 5 000 gallons per hour pumped water and strong ore at 231 feet. Sheridan Mining Co finds a rich lead vein at 170 feet. A luncheon engagement features Miss Brannie Smith and Miss Ruth Barnes among guests, with solos from Mrs Josephine Johnson and Ruth Barnes at Reames City.
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Broom Factory
Thomas Mining & Royalty Company
Sheridan Mining Company
Arthur Johnson
Brannie Smith
Opel Hesver
Josephine Jehnnem
Josephine Jehnson
Ruth Barnes
Ladhes
Mesdames
Opal Hesser
Josephine Johnson
Wallie Covey
Martin Goodeng
Fred Ded
Mises Irene Dent
Ie Covey
Margaret Operman
Ruth
Sette Nichols
Swannie Smith
Ruth Toungting
Af Reames City
Baxter Young Man Shot by Officer Monroe
A disputed incident describes a Baxter youth shot by a deputy near Monroe. The account cites uneven tactics, rear firing, and lack of search or clear commands, with witnesses noting confusion and unsafe procedures as Sheriff Gibeon and local officers respond.
Mr. Love Passes On in Local Merchant Death
W N Love respected merchant and board member dies after long illness at home. Funeral services planned with doctors from Mayo Clinic credited for care. Local leaders recall his community service and business tenure on Poncations Street corner.
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Spring Valley
Baxter Red Cross
Cherokee County
United States
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Wm ‘Grocery Co
Quapaw
Hartley An
Pr. Laat
Yat
Mille
I ‘Os
Eilzabeth Dour
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Cook W. Skinner
Lowley
Welxe FW
von Weddell
O'Connell & McGuire
Lucy Hooki
W. Manker
EB. Amor
Brows Eel i
G. W. Taylor
Mate Geo. van Dusen
Sieeet
John Jones
Naylor
G. E. Richardson
Baxter Stove
H. Davis
Ely
August Meyerhoff
Commerce
Kansas-Oklahoma
Boston
Prement
State Line
H. E. Wright
D. &. Chubb
Monagnock
Sean
Emmelven
Gibeon
Mr. Love
W. N. Love
Ber Oftal Board
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