04 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
1
An exhortation favors shifting discussion from war to everyday needs such as food and goods. The piece promotes practical options for acquiring the best and most goods at lower prices, encouraging focus on daily sustenance and value. The tone urges readers to prioritize practical needs over conflict.
Mrs John McKenzie is ill with pneumonia. For sale barrier Rock eggs for setting 50c per setting of 15 offered by Mrs A L Jones. R R Burr of Miami has bought Timothy Martin property in southeast town and will improve the place. Born Feb 26 to Mr and Mrs Mont Clark Route 2 a daughter. The paper notes rains, sermons, and that Mr and Mrs S T Coe expect to return from Arizona.
John R. Rose, proposing an Oklahoma to Joplin route linking Columbus Baxter and Miami, has dropped Galena from his project after Galena residents asked proof of his ability to build if they granted the bonus. Rose’s ability to demonstrate feasibility is now key for community support and potential backing.
Boom times swirl in a southern mining camp as the Mission and Katy mines are pumped, production to start once water is removed. The Big Jack mine and mill have been leased and will soon operate. E. F. Sweeney negotiates with parties for his mine and mill. Ed Miller reports about 50 tons of ore in his bin and rising daily.
S. J. Armstrong has the Rochester agency for Kant Klog fruit sprays. He urges spraying to raise fruit and offers spraying service. The sprays also suit vegetables and reach undersides of plants and vegetables.
Albert Norris 54 died suddenly of apoplexy on Monday forenoon. He was a respected Lowell resident and member of Baxter Camp Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his wife and two sisters.
The planned March 1 fare increase to Joplin did not take effect. Authorities told rail firms to stand pat, and the 3ic rate remains in force.
2000 bushels of wheat sold last week by L. C. Hocker & Sons at 1.50 dollars per bushel. Wheat bought by a Tulga Oklahoma firm. The Hocker family is credited for their hard work in raising the crop.
The item urges Springvalley township to back a new gravel road project to reach Baxter Springs and the state line, with Joplin Galena Baxter Springs and local farmers pledging money and labor. It argues the road will raise land values and community pride, urging immediate action before a possible state law makes road building mandatory.
A rush of notices offers a Ford car for hire from Jhas added a new Ford car to Schloeman’s livery and transfer business with plans for another. Baxter Mill and Elevation advertise cotton seed meal for sale and talk up its milk producing benefits. Also listed are Indian Runner Duck Eggs sale prices, a soda bottling plant for sale, and poetry books at the local store. Local executors Tarrence Connor and John M. Cooper sign up in community efforts.
Misses Pearl Babb and Rose McNulty of Galena visited Miss Edna Creamer for the weekend, while Miss Irene Thompson stayed with Miss Petrea Newcomer. The March term of the district court began in Galena on Monday morning, and the Frisco depot was robbed Sunday at about 2:30 a.m. by a highwayman who took $20 from the cash drawer.
Swalley and Sons sold a large lot of wheat last week at 91.40 per bushel. The grain was raised by local workers known as the boys. Abe does most of his work on his little sorrel pony.
The piece records multiple items from Columbus including D S Chubb and Mrs Earl Abrams. It notes the sale of J T Amon and Sons as a major local auction with strong attendance. Social items mention Justamere club hosting, visits by Mrs Gaba and others, a barn for sale, and firm slogan contests with deadlines March 13 1915.
Emma Cook Press Cor reports a patriotic social at the G A R hall next Saturday evening. A good program is planned and the junior band will provide music. Soldiers and families are especially invited.
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