16 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
1
A verse cartoon lampoons political stakes as Renzo mounts a frock coat campaign against rivals. It mocks taxation and spring candidates while praising the iron will of the famed Prince Albert garbed in old dress. The piece hints at electoral drama and public interest in fashion as a symbol of power.
The firm announces exclusive Baxter Springs sale of Kelley & Lysle Flour from Leavenworth, promising uniform quality and guaranteed sacks. A car of this flour and a large shipment of soft wheat bran mixed with shorts for feed have just arrived, with ongoing promotions in the space.
The Chautauqua Circle meets at Mrs Opperman Friday afternoon. News stands on the library platform debate All or nothing. Ira Perkins of Sapulpa and Don Fenton with children visit relatives here and in Weir City. Farm folks busy. ground in good shape. Sam King to build two houses after buying ground east town. Manual Training Building dedication March 30 with Governor Hoch to speak. Voters urged to register before March 24. mayor and council elections discussed. Born to Homer and wife on March 13. Dust prompts call for street sprinkling. Mrs Burton Smith hosts a whist party. True Childs wins. Baxter Mining Co moves to north room of Baxter National Bank building. J B Nivens sells horses cattle and goods at Operman farm on Friday March 2. Col W T Haruicy noted.
The News reports that propositions regarding the Johnston library fonds were withdrawn after Mason‑led misapprehensions. Citizens are praised for opposition’s end and the Masons for the public statement. E H Post visited Cherryvale and noted “Cheap Joe” Avey’s store and its two wood stacks. E L Wright, long‑time Joplin miner, leases 40 acres in the Quapaw Reserve’s Old Abe 40, with seven of nine drill holes rich in ore. Wright forms a Fort Scott trio to begin operations, signaling regional benefit. The editorial laments the city council’s electric road franchise and urges electing a mayor aligned with rail, library, and city interests, advocating W. T. Hartley as a strong reform choice.
The town shows strong support for Johnston will terms to fund a free public library with a two mill levy. Residents see the library as a booster for prosperity, education, and town image, while Odd Fellows plan a new lodge building and at least ten brick structures are projected for the summer.
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