15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
Farmers urged to consider the easily built Common Sense silo. Hood’s new building promotion hints at cooling and weeds removal. Local trades, visits, and a quick sale ad mix with notes on a coming big reunion and newspaper duties.
A fragment page notes a missing pocketbook with 72 dollars found near Baxter Springs and Sunnyside Oklahoma offering a reward to return it. It lists reunion preparations at Baxter National Bank, local business activity, community events, religious and relief society notices and invitations to participate, with multiple personal updates and social announcements.
The coming reunion shows strong expected attendance as many groups from the Southwest apply for tents and camping space. Noted orators are set to speak and attractions are arranged. Officials urge individuals to secure camp locations promptly to avoid missing out.
The M O G officials led by Mr Miller general attorney Mr Ury right of way man and Mr Kenefick president met last Saturday to finalize Baxter Springs road plans. The right of way committee will start within days and construction will begin once rights are secured. The new road is expected to bring major benefits to Baxter Springs.
Mr Bell will be the host at the new hotel and expects to open next week, possibly Monday. Furniture and fixtures are new and up to date. The house aims to be a credit to the town and will address any guest dissatisfaction directly. The building has been thoroughly modernized and will be first class in every aspect.
Announcement to all Democrats of the County Central Committee meeting at the southeast corner of the square in Columbus on Saturday August 17 at 2 pm All old and newly elected committeemen should attend Many precincts have failed to elect a committee man and vacancies will be filled by appointment Every Democrat should be interested in the selection.
The Pastor Rev Clarence Stewart will preach Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. The message reflects on healing and faith as a man recounts being cured of illness.
A $3 000 stock of clothing is offered to trade for land. Correspondence is directed to Box 103 Baxter Springs Kansas. Mrs Frank Hartley entertained the New York Missionary? group warmly.
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