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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
Imnrovsmsnt Of Horne.

The improvement Of the quality Of
the grade horse in the country has
been made by farmers who are will
ing to pay a reasonable price for tho
services Of a high class stallion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
PLANTING Tree.

Planting a tree does not consist
simply in digging a hole and placing
the tree In It and filling up the hole.
Many trees are planted that way,
though.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

It passes understanding that the
New York man who was able to make
his wife obey rules didn't have one
about buying millinery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
cause Of Rumble Foot.

While humble foot is generally
caused by fowls jumping from some
high point to the ground and striking
stone or some other obstacle. it can
also come from a fowl treading
heavily on such an object.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
Yard for colts.

During the FIRST winter provide
some sort Of sheltered yard for the
colts so that they may run about and
exercise for q few hours every day
when the weather is not too stormy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
clnders for Hens.

Hens win eat 4 great quantity Of
coal cinders and they are very good
for them. Try putting a load in the
chicken yard and watch the result
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Az Doctor Wiley is q food specialist
ve cannot see where he obtains q
ytoht 10 lecture on dogs. Dogs are
not a food-at least. 30 far a. We
know.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

SIlos and silage are certain TO hold
the attention Of eAttlemen wherever
they congregate nowadayA. For beef.
making. they have become the moSt
valuable farm equipment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
Hnrna RaIaInn.

The farmer who goes into the busi.
ness Of rearing draft horses should
stick BY the business through thick
and thin. through good tines and bal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
Tango"

A student looked up the word tan
90" in a Latin dictionary. This Ii
what he found: ITO take in hand. car
ry of, to be contiguous to. to strike.
beat, smear"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

An animal trainer has died Of q
snake bite seven years old. But that
is no reason for postponing the appli-
cation Of the antidote in other cases.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

A Washington preacher says young
men calling upon young women Sun
day evening should be led to church
They will be, eventually. doctor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Boston woman II going to At
..r,pt to ~ In q biplane acSOss the
-,cean. Il e necessary TO DO Sucn
1Sl1eS nowadays to keep in the swim.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Gothamites are now to make war
on tainted pie. This strikes at the
very root Of one Of the most cherish
ed traditions of the nation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

One Of the great drawbacks to war
is the number OF unexploded mines 1t
leaves floating around in the seven
seas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

A New York doctor says that only
one in FIVE men is fit to marry. But
every girl is sure she has picked the
right one.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Knickerbockers. such as the Yale
hovs have adopted. will be great
TelIef II they provide escape from the
thralldom of keeping them pressed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Those low heels women are wear
ing nowadays mean quite q come
down for the fair sex.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

wizard EdIson'S Succesl makes him
n.ttern 70 emulate. but bis habit Of
-crEinR twenty hours . day mares
hin ) horrible sample 30 @sFs ~
aroi
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

AS for language reforms, we per
sonally are Of the opinion that there
are too many commas In the English
language.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

A new worlds record has recently
been made by a running horse. but the
little old gas meter smashes records
every day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

aC al. i Always nhu
q headache and I
was 30 dizzy and ner
vous that ! had no
rest at night The
flashes Of heat werd
% bad sometimes
that ! did not know
what to do.
Zone day ahiend
advised me to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Washable Com
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
rhe rorturen Of PrIekIy Head

The TortureS OF PrIcKIy Heae
and all skin affections are quickly al
leviated and in a short time complete
ly cured by using Tyree's Antiseptic
Powder. 25c. at druggists. For free
sample write ]. S. Tyree, Chemist.
Washington, D. C.-Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

The fisherman who pulled himself
out Of Quicksand by casting his line
over a tree could write a good testi-
monial for the line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

It is said that some men have q
great affection for their safety raz'
ors, but we don't believe It.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

And many a young man has gone to
the bad trying to make others believe
he is a good fellow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

One advantage of the vestless sea-
son is that a man can show more than
six cents worth OF his fifty cent tie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

II airboats become as popular rs
automobiles It may be necessary to
roof the streets.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

One charm OF q long fishing trip Is
that the fisherman gets a chance to
let his whiskers grow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Requests for food were made in Lat
n at a school supper at which Phila'
delphia scrapple was not served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Those English are the enthusiastic
lot. A little. old cricket game attract
ed q crowd OF $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Don't poke fun at a girl. The first
thing you know she will get even by
marrying you.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

A man in Baltimore died from q
horse disease which had nothing
whatever to do with wagers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Training q pompadour in the way
II should go seems to be the life work
Of some young men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

There is a bit Of riot going on
among the Chinese to decide which
one is father OF his country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Tainted money Is that which IL re-
ceived by exploiters OF fake tubercu-
losis cures.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Il was the militants who put the
rage in suffrage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhAmma-
tion, allAys PAIN cures wind collie DC bottlek
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

This being a wide world. there are
plenty of places for the newlyweds to
see.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Capture Of that aeroplane destined
for use in the Mexican war doubtless
saved the life OF at least one aviator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

In Chicago. music lessons and even
German lessons are given over the
telephone.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Unbelievable! Some real blood has
been shed in a duel in France.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

A president Of Haiti achieves unique
fame when he dies q natural death.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Duck suits would be better II they
were oiled the way ducks wear them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
AILING WOMEN
OF MIDDLE AGE
Mira. Hilbert Tells Of Her Dis
tressing Symptoms During
Change of Life and How
She Found Relief.

Fleetwood. Pa.-"During the Change
Of Life / was hardly able to be around
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Nobody would care for dandelion
greens II they tasted like food.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

Even the cost OF dying Is raised.
London grave diggers have struck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

BAXTER SPRINGS :. KANsAS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03
Baxter Springs News

cHAs. L. SMITH. Editor q owner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-03

VARIOUS localities in Kan I
sas suffer, from time to time,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-23
THE SPIRANTHEA
~ Harold Carrier.

Dy lidi OlO Sdi lSis
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
Professor Singleton hat crouched
over his microscope. To. the observer
he would have seemed to be studying
only a tiny spot of jelly upon slide.
The professor, however, was looking
into thickly populated world. The
drop of jelly, like the world, was
round, and within it several millions
of the spiranthea Jacksonii we're put
ting on wings.
This transformation of the spiran-
thea, which identified them with an
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-23
The Hour Was Midnight.

The Hour Was Midnight.
other species hitherto believed to be
separate, had never before been wit
messed.
Singleton was forty-two. A rich
man, he had devoted himself for
years to his scientific Investigations.
Of late, however, ever since his mar
riage, the year before, to a charming
society girl, who had devoted her
whole care to his welfare, he had in
sensibly been drawn away from his
hobby. That he had shamefully neg
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-23

lected Mary did not occur to him. He
had lived for his researches. Mary
lived for him. She had abandoned
all her old friends, except the Streets.
George Street and she had been great
friends before her marriage, and sur
prise had been felt that she had
chosen the professor.
For two whole days and a night
Singleton had bent over his micro
scope. He had not slept; he had
eaten there, slipping beef tea and hot
milk which his wife brought him.
Now at last he was to be rewarded.
Spiranthea was undoubtedly passing
from the larvaI into the pupal stage,
and from that into the fuIl-fedged
image. Ten generations had died
while he sat there; ten had been born,
and the tenth was accomplishing
what every scientist had denied.
Suddenly Professor Singleton
heard George Streets voice in the
next room, and Mary's answering.
There was nothing strange in that,
except for the tone and the hour.
The hour was midnight; the tone
was low and impassioned.
can old man." Street was saying.
MARY, you have tied yourself for life
to one who can never appreciate or
understand you. Your life is one long
sacrifice"
81 know it," answered Mary, ever
so softly.
The professors heart was thump-
ing against his ribs. He had loved his
wife devotedly, after his fashion, he
had even secretly thought of retir-
ing from science to devote his life to
her; but scientist though he was he
was also a human being.
Then in a moment he had forgot
ten, for he saw a curious movement
among the animalculae in the jelly
drop, and his eye was glued to the
glass again.
ga shameless Se1f-WOrShinnr -
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24
Transmissibility Of Genius.

The sale of relics of Robert and
Elizabeth Browning by executors OF
the estate of their son, the late Robert
Weidemann Barrett Browning, which
began May l. again calls attention to
the fact that the child of a union SO
richly lowered, from the literary
and artistic standpoint, failed to show
traces of the genius of either parent.
He was an artist, but did nothing eX-
traordinary. 1t would almost seem
that genius not only has way OF
sometimes consuming its possessor
but also of consuming itself. as far
as the immediate offspring are con-
cerned. At any rate, the evidence as
to it's transmissibility is still lacking
although, Of course, there are plenty
of facts to justify belief as to the
transmissibility of special talents.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24
Secretary ~fh
My 1u1er11r ! N
Mu51saNOW w
bobssappn, arsH pM COMPANY VLBARNfS
MNSHaNNS hy
V.L.BARNfS

ing
Mr.. Partridge was a little old law
yer, bald and bachelor. He re-
ceived us with ceremony, bowed US
into his inner office, where he raised
his eyebrows to his stenographer and
she disappeared. Then he fused an
unusual time over the papers on his
desk. cleared his throat until I began
to feel like coming forward with a
suggestion about drafts on his poor
little bald head. and fell to rubbing his
glasses abstractedly as II making up
his mind how to say whatever 1t was
he had to say. 10 began to get sus-
picious. could see 1t In the way she
sat quite. quite still and held in.
Then it camel! The mine-our mine
was up to its neck in water with
every prospect Of staying that way.
year 10 didn't vince when the
blow fell She's like wonderful piece
of steel. anyway. 1t took me some
little while fully to comprehend SO
didn't faint or do anything foolish.
After all. 10 and l had the same
father and mother: It's the only van
ity I allow myself.
Mr.. Partridge threatened to cry.
instead Of ourselves. as he patiently
explained the details. There was no
hope-he didn't tell US until there was
no hope-the mine was now aban-
doned. An effort had been made to
pump 1t dry. but it was like trying to
pump out the Atlantic ocean.
hov h.. ato To uc1 yaA
quietly.
IT'S not worth the paper it's print
ed on" Mr.. Partridge replied with a
groan.
Lock it up just as If 1t were.' d.
rected 10. and rose to go.
Have you thought"-Mr. Partridge
blew his nose rather inelegantly to
give vent to his feelings-"what you
are going to do to replace that three
thousand a year? Two young, attrac-
tive women left to make living?"
I'm going home, sit down and
think what we're going to do" re-
piled 10.
began to examine some Japanese
prints on the wall which l knew moth
ing about, Just to get command of my
SELF l was shaking as you do when
you 60 to your window in the middle
of the night to see the fire-engines
pass.
II don't mind for myself"
10 paused and raised her eyebrows
toward my back. saw 1t quite plain
ly In a mirror set at just the proper
angle. l turned around.
I've been studying Practical Econo-
my. too, Jo" l said bravely. Don't
you think I'm going to be game-too?"
10 swept me into her arms as II
some one were trying to steal me
which, Of course. nobody was-and
patted my cheek.
You're game enough, my dear little
sister. but it isn't only Practical Econ
omy we've got to look out for now
It's bringing in something to econo-
mize on" She turned to Mr.. Part
ridge. Here's g1rl,"-her voice
broke a little-"a young, attractive,
wellbred girl, who has to get out into
the world and earn her living. We
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24

ANYHOW it's the same thing the 9TH
er way round. 1t you were learning
70 drive, and he were teaching you?
the position is just the same"
10 shook her head
A man with diamond rings wouldn't
be teaching me to drive" she remind
ed me. Il won't argue it. I'd be ex-
posing myself. for l never heard of
a female demonstrator in the auto
mobile business. l wouldn't be ex-
posed teaching"
You certainly wouldn't" l remark
ed. thinking Of the frumpy professors
who-"But then they sometimes do,
Jo-the professors kiss. l mean. I've
seen it in the papers" She had to
agree with me, too "I'd back you in
any capacity" l told her admiringly.
"and the novelty of female demon
strator might get you the job"
"A female chauffeur!" she laughed.
How does it sound?"
And from the way she looked at me
l Knew she never had considered the
IDEA for single minute. I'm sure
went red. for I'd been in earnest, and
the whole idea seemed so novel and
possible, She leaned forward finally
| and clasped her hands. I knew from
the attitude that she was resigned
for something.
The trouble Is" she unused. Its
| the wrong time of year to begin to
| teach. Another month and all the
| schools will be over"
Good" l said heartily. so that's
out"
l Just wouldn't think of 10 as a
teacher! Shed grow old and gray
and have TO put spectacles over the
gorgeous eyes, and fall into the habit
| of talking theorems and such stuff.
hate theorems,
But then may need time for prep
aration,' she went on, not hearing
me, | suess-at least not paying the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24
CHAPTER u.
The Utility or UseIessness.

The Utility or UseIessness.
Before the morning was over Jo
was sure on what she'd economic, al
though she wasn't sure what she'd
economize on. There's a difference
there If you'll Just notice It. We had
no way of fixing our prospective In
come We tried to aim high and
didn't know II we could afford the
apartment or not. We might be able
to AFFORD a better one-even the car.
Again: here we were practically pen
niless, for we had no income and no
profession; yet we stood the chance
of landing something in our ambitious
mood that would make the three
thousand a year look foolish. We had
never worked; we didn't know what
we could do. 1t was a problem that
had the Servant Question tied in a
double knot
10. for all her cheerfulness, had a
hard time to put into words even the
things she wanted to do. knew
what she wanted to do. She was just
about to do 1t when the blow fell
She wanted to take a course in botany
at the Harvard gardens and specialize
in orchids. for she had hope Of one
day owning a country place where
she could experiment, though how she
was going to get the country place the
Lord knows, unless she married 1t,
and she hadn't counted that far. She
finally swung back and around to
teaching. 1t seemed the only thing.
you might" suggested. demon
strate automobiles It's outdoors and
the hours are not long. No new man
Just learning to drive can stand the
strain on his backbone very long.
Sometimes the place is in the country
where the roads are beautiful. I don't
think 1t would be wearing, 10, be-
cause you always know without half
thinking when a person is going to
change gear without throwing out the
clutch. You could make him fix
punctures as lesson"
Perhaps, instead of a man." Jo
smiled. ut would be a woman, a frail
little creature whom the Lord never
intended TO drive a car; and she
couldn't let on the emergency. much
less Jam it on If necessary I'd whack
her and lose my Job"
You may be cut out for teaching,
after ALL" I unused.
Or" she went on, ''he might be a
fat man with short pudgy fingers,
wearing diamond rings. and on one
Of those beautiful country roads we
might reach secluded spot and he
might-try to kiss me-
"Whack him." I suggested. She
Ia quite capable Of doing 1t, too.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24

well and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. | feel very grateful that
| found Dodds Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter If you wish. l
am serving my third term as Probate
Judge of Gray Co. Yours truly.
PHILIP MILLER, Cimarron. Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.
Buffalo, n. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All sent free.
Adv
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24
Gnat's Bite Causes Loss Of Leo

How dangerous the bite of an or
dinary gnat may be under special cir
cumstances even when the best med
ical assistance Is at hand is shown by
the case of the wife of one of the lead
ing surgeons of Vienna. This lady
was bitten on the ankle while taking
tea on the terrace of her suburban
villa a few days ago. Inflammation
began on the next day, and despite
local treatment increased so rapidly
that one day later a surgical incision
was made This had to be repeated
on the next day under chloroform.
General blood poisoning had, however,
set in, and consultation Of doctors
finally decided that the only chance Of
saving the lady's life was to amputate
the leg above the knee. The opera
ton was performed six days after the
bite, but the lady is still In consider
able danger 1t is supposed that the
gnat must have been infected with
some putrid matter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-05-24
New life-Savinq Jacket.

A public test was recently carried
out in the Thames. at London, Eng
land. Of a new life-saying Jacket Dur
ing the demonstration this apparatus
was used by a woman and three meu.
The garment consists Of a loose sack,
about the length of an ordinary lounge
jacket, having a ribbing fitted with a
substance Of greater buoyancy than
cork. 1t is so constructed that the
heads of the users are completely out
Of water, thus permitting them to take
food while in the water