Women's Relief Corps Picnic Set for September at Springs Park
The Women's Relief Corps will host its annual picnic on Thursday September 18 at Springs Park. All veterans and their wives are invited to attend with baskets. Chas L Smith sold the Stone forty south of town to John Elrod who plans irrigation on the site with an inexhaustible well and suitable land.
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Women's Relief Corps
Springs Park
Relief Corps
Chas. L. Smith
John Elrod
Mr. Elrod
Rumor and notices mix in a town column
A Sunday rumor of President Wilson’s assassination proved false while town items detail visits by Miss Ruth Barnes and Miss Gertrude Dowty in Miami and Chitwood, and Mrs. Charles Rhodes visiting relatives. Local notices include court actions against James Boye, social events, church society meetings, travel plans, and upcoming train reservations.
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Martin Wise
Miami
Ruth Barnes
Chitwood
Gertrude Dowty
Lecture and Pierce Valley rally spark interest in state and nation
Mrs. Mary Sibbitt, noted lecturer for the International Purity Fenes ts, Kansas White Slave Committee, and the W C T U, gave a strong address titled Outcast at the Christian church. She is recognized nationally for work among soldiers, sailors, and purity causes. A Rio Grande valley colonization pitch promotes Sept 17 as a land of constant work and favorable climate. Advertisements mention Chamberlain s Liniment and Kansas Diamond Hard Wheat Flour.
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Mary Sibbitt
Christian Church
Rio Grande Valley
W. Coglizer
Antis Visit Baxter Springs For Big Day
Next Saturday September 13 the Antis will come to Baxter Springs singly and in groups for a full program. Local committees prepared to host all visitors with activities every minute and a monster parade at 11. Basket dinner will be eaten in Springs Park. Citizens urged to act as hosts for the anticipated crowd.
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Baxter
Springs Park
Baxter Springs
Baxter Public Schools Open with Half Day After Heat
Enrollment figures show grades 1 through 8 with varied class sizes as the Bax ter Public Schools began the term. The district started with a half day session due to heat and has moved to full days now that temperatures have cooled. The note mentions ample funds and equipment including pumps and pump engines.
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Baxter Public Schools
Public Sale Near Galena and Riverton on Sept 18
On leaving the state Ellis Mills will sell at his place four land three-fourths miles west of Galena and a mile and a half north of Riverton. The sale includes two cows, five hogs, 200 shocks of fodder and corn, loose hay, talpa posts, chickens, farm implements, household goods and more on 12 months time. W. T. Hartley, Salesman.
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Galena
Riverton
Catalpa
Ellis Mills
W. T. Hartley
Sunday Night Rain Washes Dust From The Countryside
Gentle rains fell Sunday night and Monday morning with no wind and a calm break in dust. The country received a refreshing wash and the air feels noticeably cleaner.
May We Help You Invite To Enlist Our Services
A public notice invites customers and others to use offered services with no charge for assistance. It promises capable service, prompt attention, and trusted handling of notes, coupons, and bills at the facility.
For Sale Residence in Baxter Springs Kansas
For Sale. A Baxter Springs Kansas residence on East Sheridan street with gas and furnace heat gas and electric light modern in every respect and beautiful grounds. Swap for 3000 terms to suit. Email A Gregg care of Baxter News Baxter Springs Kansas.
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Sheridan Street
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Ema
A Gregg
Baxter
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Wilson
Mrs
Charles Rhodes
Samuel Binns
Roper & Tarr
Nola Beltzhoever
R. B. McKinney
Columbus
Nelle Landon
Fort I Smith, Ark
I. E. Bridges
Hazel Goodwin
Nelle Weaver
Scottie Nichols
Pittsburg
State Manuel Training Normal
J. W. Twente
Missouri
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Kas
E. G. Poister
Havre
Montana
Ed. Sn
Bert Feoe Peck
James Boge
Whd
Boye
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Jim Hartley
Arthur Ballard
Kansas City
Jupiter Pluvius
Weather Bureau
John Polster
M. E
J. E. Simmons
Wisconsin
Arkansas
S. W. Coglizer
Joplin
Texas
Coglizer
Frances
R. English
Paice
Wa Gogtia
Chamberlain
Adv
Nation of
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Hood
Kodaking
Eastman Kodak Co
Kodak
J. W. Grantham
The
United States
Baxter State Bank
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