11 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
1
Advertisement urging readers to trade with the dealer who buys in car load lots discounts bills and passes rebates to customers. It promises prompt delivery best goods courteous treatment and very lowest prices to attract buyers.
The column discusses Pattee and John Deere seedlines at Hood's, fly traps used by Columbus merchants, and a Paola wheat figure of 45 bushels per acre for Dog White. It also notes a big reunion ad campaign, new Ford purchase by John M. Cooper, a Runaway injury to Trammel of Love Grocery, and questions why last year's fly traps are not in use this year as the crop faltered.
July 14 marks the start of the Apostolic camp meeting conducted by Chas F Parham and held at Springs Park for forty days. Miranda reports the upcoming reunion will be an event, and local notices include employment ads, school plans, and community updates across Galena and surrounding areas.
On the first of the month the Frisco Railroad begins a new program at principal stations. Local agent Vincent gains authority to settle claims and engage with the public on railroad matters. Ed Weddell becomes cashier alongside his telegraph duties. Vincent plans active community ties, including good roads and Baxter Springs benefits, deeming the move wise.
Oklahoma deputy Ed Allen of Ottawa County captured an automobile carrying eight five gallon whiskey kegs from Joplin bound for Quapaw. He waited in Lincolnville as the driver headed toward Quapaw. The U.S. grand jury in Vinita will handle the case with the transgressor facing a hard road.
Small boys and matches started what might have been a bad fire last Monday afternoon in the feed barn of Roper & Son on River street. The alarm sounded and the department made a good run, but the hay in bales was all pulled out before the engine arrived, preventing greater havoc across the alley block.
The Grace Hill school building will be sold and a new one built. Interested parties should contact J. A. Stallsmith, clerk of the board, R. F.D. No. 2, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Warning to a thief who takes fruit and other items from the Armstrong property with threat of prosecution if the offense recurs, attributed to S. J. Armstrong.
Mr and Mrs Ben Dardenne of Miami spent Sunday and Monday in the city. Bale ties are tied to Baxter Mill and Elevator. The loading market lists a high price per ton, noting a sharp rise in activity and a strong demand.
News from New York reports J Pierpont Morgan has saved enough to own an office. After twenty years of renting he purchased a small space at Wall Street and announces he will quit paying rent. Also mentions Blue Bell cream separators and Promenade activities last week with many attendees and notable exercises.
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