Shaft Starts Near City Limits at Baxter Springs
The mining act begins near Baxter Springs as Y Y Ramage of Pittsburg starts the first shaft on Hunter land, half a mile south of the city. Reports say Kansas-Oklahoma field strikes are rich, with drills yielding leading cubes and ore faces up to 12 feet. Extensions, mills, and jigs planned. multiple leases and prospecting continue on adjacent holdings with notable ore findings and depth records.
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Baxter Springs
8. Y. Ramage
Pittsburg
Baxter Territory
Hunter Land
Mr. Ramage
Webber
M Out
Kansas-Oklahoma
Kansas
A. D. Hickel
J. W. Radcliff
Lead in two Strata on the L.J. Fish land discovery near Baxter springs
On the L J Fish land west of Baxter Springs two lead strata were struck. Ore appeared at about 50 feet and drilling continued to 184 feet with a 70 foot rise noted. Original lease is held by Walter Apple and associates C Piamb, McLellan and others.
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L.J. Fish Land
Baxter
Wor Suns
Walter Apple
Od C. Piamb
McLellan
Barr Mill in Operation
Barr Mill remains active at the Barr mine site with ongoing ore processing and production work.
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Barr Mine
Hood's Demonstration a Big Success at Local Store
The Hood's Implement store finished a week of demonstrations on Saturday night after distributing $15 in prizes. A large, mixed crowd from the city and nearby towns attended. Demonstrators presented plans clearly and visitors left satisfied with the exhibits and talks. A colored orchestra from Oklahoma performed, with concerts held on the streets and performances taken to Lowell and Riverton.
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Hood
Oklahoma
Lowell
Riverton
Wholesale Grocery Plans in Hawk Addition for Baxter B Dobson
Prospective Baxter B Dobson settles in one ark area seeking a wholesale grocery site in a 100 by 100 block for nets and business. He may relocate with five or six families to live in the city and build a two story 80 by 100 block structure. Capitalized start at $1.
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B. Dobson
Ark
Annual Swatfest Chooses Baxter Ball Cast for Red Cross
Baxter Springs business men revive an old tradition pairing fatties and lankies for a charity ball game to aid Red Cross funds. The match is set for Friday at 2:30 PM with a named lineup and officials, tickets and a riot-quieting special at stake as residents pledge to Do Your Bit.
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Baxter Springs
Os Red Cross
Baxter
Ae Ae Dill
Re H. Ne Bi ‘Ih
Ed Scanbrie
L. Crawford
Ors Easton Zie "Caan
Pete Diveley
Dr, . Hope
Pete Hu
Ani Opal
Jack Ae
J. W. Hannah
L. G. Meyerding
Harry Goldstein
Chas. Johns
Walter Harty
Dim
Jim Durant
Paul
Umpie
Paul Sorat
Sa Special
Atse m
Drill Cuts and Mining Prospects Near Blue Mound Area
R Cook and associates report another strong drill result with a 20 foot ore face and 21 percent assay on the Walker land southwest of town. A one run of zinc ore was found Monday near Blue Mound under W Bilharz interests, with a projected 40 percent ore grade. A strike at Maire land southwest of SPO yielded 20 foot face at 95 feet depth.
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R. Cook
Sonata Associates
Jack
Fly
S. Y. Mill
Blue Mound
W. Bilharz
Csasle
Maire
SPO
Acme Mining Company
Walker
Rome
Erin
Ladies of the Na ie Meeting on First Monday in August
A local group held a meeting on Monday and announced a session scheduled for the first Monday in August. Details about attendees or location are not provided in the accessible text.
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The
Na Ie
Picnic Event Fails to Start at Loyal Order Moose Gathering
Sunday picnic hosted by the Loyal Order of Moose faced disruption with key players listed, including John Royse and family and Jem Stephen, amid a note of unfulfilled activities and unclear details. Harold Freeman and J.C. Bea appear as attendees or organizers in the fragmented text.
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Order of Moose x
John Royse
Jem
Harold Freeman
J.C. Bea
A plane overflight sparks curiosity in night district
Residents report a aeroplane passing over the district last week as a light flashed briefly from its cockpit. Shouts and tension drew neighbors to the sky before the craft vanished into darkness. Unclear if the event was a test or a routine flight by a private company.
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Ne Fill Zine
Shania
Tention
Baxter Firm Opens Branch Office in Picher Ola
The O.K. Company opens a branch office in Picher Ola under the supervision of W. J. Van Borries. The new office will move to the Empire Hotel building upon completion, with plans to expand profits and facilities. A member named Pia was recently employed as chemist for Beaver Mining Co.
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O.K. Ee
Picher
Ola
W. J. van Borries
Empire
Pia
Beaver Mining Co
Willard Grain Elevator Sold to New Firm
A new firm purchases the Willard grain elevator and plans flour milling on site. The new management will operate the elevator and oversee flour and feed distribution with ten stations in the county.
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Willard Grain
Won The Race Rey Sullivan Triumphs In Skating Event
Rey Sullivan wins the Renrow skating race in a decisive victory. Sullivan edged competitors to claim the top spot, showcasing speed and consistency on the ice.
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Rey Sullivan
Sullivan
Baxter Springs Red Cross Drive Gathers Support
Community effort in Baxter Springs raises funds for the American Red Cross with a goal of 5000 dollars. Under E C McWilliams leadership the drive nears completion as locals pledge donations in varied amounts, including from O M Bilharz Rialto Mining and Baxter banks, while the final push invites all residents to contribute within their means.
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Baxter Springs
Baxter
American Red Cross
E. C. McWilliams
O. M. Bilharz
E. K. Brown
W. T. Apple
Henry Mendendorf
R. M. Sturtevant
Ben Patton
Cartoonist Charles Plumb Shows Early Talent at Denver Pong School
A New Feature The News previews a weekly timely cartoon by Charles Plumb of this city. While at pong school in Denver last month Plumb proves he is past amateur status and could pursue a professional career. He is the son of C H Plumb a mining engineer of Baxter.
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Charles Plumb
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Richee Mining Company
Cardin
Clark Farm
B. A. Wilson
John D. Richards
Tulsa
W. T
Galena
Sf Penn
Red Cross
Fats and Loans
Baxter Firm
Nichols-Williams
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