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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
Look Before You Leap.

Listen to this: AT the age Of TWEEN
IT," says a phrenologist, 1.-THE head OF
every woman should be clipped close
as the head OF q convict, and care
fully measured. The inches should be
placed on record; then the hair should
be allowed to grow. Women's heads
are a great deal smaller than they
are measured. Beautiful hair, lovely
hair. fluffy locks, rebellious tresses
hide q multitude OF chronological
humps that every man should know
about before he marries. The male
head. as automatically charted by
the halter, looks more like q bear
track then q brain container. What
must the female caput look like? We
are accustomed to judging a man by
his whole head, and as his hair is
usually short cropped tolerably cor
rect estimate OF his character and
abilities may be arrived at. Not 80
with q woman. We judge her by her
figure and looks. In her garrulous
vivacity she is as unknowable as the
Sphinx In his majestic silence. Make
your sweethearts shave their heads be-
fore you ask for their hands In mar
rage"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
Don't Wait
Take Advantage Of a Baxter
Springs Citizens Experience.

When the back begins to ache,
Don't wait until backache be-
comes chronic;
Til kidney troubles develop;
Till urinary troubles destroy
nights rest.
Profit by a Baxter Springs cit
izen's experience.
NJ. Jarrett, retired carpenter,
Main ST., Baxter Springs, says:
las a rule, l have a supply OF
Doan's Kidney Pills in the house,
getting them from M. E. Reddy's
Drug Store. Several years ago,
| first took them and now l use
them still, whenever l need a
kidney medicine. They always
do good work. AT one time, my
back ached pretty badly and my
kidneys acted irregularly. Doan's
Kidney Pills strengthened my
kidneys and then the pains in my
back eased up and the other all
meuts were corrected. | now de-
pend on Doan's Kidney Pills to
keep my kidneys in good shape. "
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mr.. Jarrett had.
Foster-Milburn Co., Props, Buff
falo, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22

All the world admires a man
when he is A MAN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
A Question Of Time.

She was n young and pretty girl Of
a sporting turn of mind. Somehow
eho heard that certain horse was to
win certain race, AID, deciding to
indulge in a little speculation, she
went to a "bookie" and put dollar
on for q win, asking how much she
would get II It came of.
'Tf 1t starts at 20 10 1 you will get
$21 back" said the bookie; III at 10
to /, $11 back; If at s to 1, you'll get
$6 back"
81 see," said the maiden, land II 1t
starts at / o'clock, how much do I get
then"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22


greatest seaport 1913 being
S6OOOO0O under York
free would great opportunity operations
made possible by the currency would stimulate international
the world
country has become the natural center
cities the Netherlands But the financial
becomes clearing
goods well For credit the world over created by cur
the clearance Of the
yield the
recapuan
the Importance OF the free IN
Africa
and concludes
direct gain America win cheaper
quantities goods doors importation
stimulate growth
which hold goods indefinite period without the payment Of
article disposal
trade demands international credit
increasing and ultimately predominant share In
Finally country counter Of the world
all
materials foduns iron and steel and standardized poduc
position 70 with the world But international trade
land this always aseTpked HH e epocal II cannot Be eeaed
paid
only Be PAID " ezr1anrs e pne'IAs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
Kesn sohoolroom Ventilated.

More woman patients, three to one,
are sent to hospitals than men. This
comes in large degree from the fact
that women live indoors and breathe
q dust.laden, secondhand atmosphere.
II this is true of housekeepers, how
doubly true 1t is of school teachers!
Teachers suffer from brain flag, not
because teaching itself is depicting,
but because the average schoolroom
Is badly ventilated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
W.-F. A. VanderIip
On The Business OF Banking

The farmers Of this nation to come into their own
must study business We must. o class, understand
the fundamental principles that underlie industry
its functions society and its relation to agriculture for
there can be intelligent cooperation without under
standing Mr. F. A. vanderp. president of the National
City Bank of New York. when asked What is bank?
said in part:
"The first and most familiar function of bank is
that OF gathering up the idle money OF community,
small sums and large and thus forming pool or reser-
yor upon which responsible persons may draw they
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
Notice Of Appointment
AdminiSfralFix.
(First PubIished Iuly l. 1o1sl

First Published July /, 1851
State OF Kansas. County Of Cherokee. s..
In the Matter Of the Estate of ]. Clyde
Allison late Of Cherokee County, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice Is Hereby Given that on the aIst
day OF June. A. D. 1915 the undersigned
was, by the Probate Court Of Cherokee
County, Kansas, duly appointed and quail
fled as Administrative of the estate of T..
ely de Allison late of Cherokee County,
deceased All parties interested in said
estate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
SUSIE L. ALLISON. Administrative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
Had Not Noticed Any Improvement.

Had Not Noticed Any improvement.
"Less'n one shawl yeah ago. brud-
dren and sistahs." dramatically de.
clared Brother Bogus, during the ex-
perience meeting. Il was a mizzable
wretch, wadin' in de slough o. sin and
wallerin' in de sasspole o. 'nickerty!
I loved de wrong and hated de right!
l lied, / stole. / cheated, and was de
most contaminated sconl in dis town!
But now, bruddren and sistahs, what
do yo' s'pose brung about de changer"
"What changer" pessimistically de-
manded Brother Grump, whose grudge
against the speaker was one Of long
Btanding.-Kansas City Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
We. P. Ripley
On Relations of Railroads and People

On Relations of Railroads and People
The industrial leaders of this nation are talking to
the public face to face through the columns Of this paper
The time was when II corporation had anything to say
to the people they sent hired hand whispered through
lawyer employed lobbyist to explain to the legs'
ature but the men who know and the men who do are
now talking over the fence to the man who plows.
When the leading business men of this nation get
back to the so with their problems strife and dissen
sion will disappear for when look into each others
faces and smile there is a better day coming.
Mr. E. p Ripley, president of the Santa Fe Railroad
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22

1t pays to advertise, and peo-
rle who advertise are generally
able to pay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22

Man and wife may be one, but
often the wife is four fourths Of
the whole.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22

Failing in his effort to kill
Morgan, Holt did the only de-
cent thing left-killed himself.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
The Chautauqua Committee
Is Hoping

Sunnose Won were to crowd all the attractions OF
the Chautauqua on the plat form in front OF you'
You have doubtless seen the list and looked over
the program.
Imagine them all before you at one time.
Why you can't ina CINE it. It's out ofthe question.
You'd be stunned if you did imagine it successfully
You would say, There aren't that many Chautauqua
performers and lecturers and musicians.
The idea is. they come drifting along two and
three at time from day day throughout the Chau-
tauaua Some in as others leave There Is
constant stream of these brilliant men and women pour
ing in and of this city day after day through the
several days that the Chautauqua lasts
Manv come in at night and leave at night. Their
anpearauce in another cy the requires this
and their appearance in another city just previous mas
necessitated it.
They are busy, busy people They must keep go
ing all the time, making jumps and ming oateS'
So it's not easy to think of them in single group
or in a mass. We naturally think OF them IN ItIe
groups that come and CO.
Rut-when YOU buy Chautauqua ticket,
vou must think of the MONEY in a lump sum. And
i looks big If we could think of it dime at time
it would look trAing and SMALL hardly worth CONSIDER
ing very long at time dime all by itself.
Did YOU ever stop to think that at a Chautauqua
YOU can hear the New York City Marine Band for
few cents if you of these magical season tick
cts the committee is talking so much about?
Just few pennies to hear a great organization
that has played in many of the largest amusements
parks in the world.
And can't tile same be said of the Cecilian Choir
of Granville JIues of Josef Konecny-and OF the others
ON this long list Of Chautauqua attractions?
You pay just few cents to hear each one OF them
as YOU see when you look into the matter.
So now wouldn't it be fine thing to present your
self and each member of your family of these said
Chautauqua season tickets!
It's big treat at a low cost; and that's the only
trouble about it, The cost is too low to excite your
amazemcnt or your interest as perhaps 1t should.
But the committee is hoping you'll
Buy a Chautauqua Season Ticket, You'll be Glad
GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS Immediately
Chautauqua Begins July 18th.
7. coNNoR. SECRETARY.
.ex,sa< 80 49, - - = q
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-07-22
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
VI.-F. c. Howe
On The Advantages of Free Ports

On Inc advantages OF TTee TOTIS
Mr.. F. c. Howe, Federal Commissioner Of Immigra
tion who is one of the best American authorities
marine commerce. in discussing the relation Of free
ports to the development of trade said in part:
"Ships will go hundreds of miles out Of their way
to avoid ports surrounded by a tariff wall. The only
way therefore for a country with tariff to compete
in the shipping world with free trade country is to
establish free ports at strategca points along its coast
line Germany has done so. and in a comparatively
short period has built up carrying trade which before
the war was seriously threatening Engands supremacy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-17
Newspaper Workers Invited To Review
 Submarine Pictures

Following the private showing this morning for the critics Of Bridgeport newspapers, Manager Poi has arrang- ed another private exhibition of the Williamson expedit1ons submarine pie lures for tomorrow afternoon at Polls theatre
 Tomorrow afternoon, Mir Polls guests will include all the newspaper employees of the city. The whole list from the f'deviF' up to the old man. have been invited to be present with their wives or sweethearts Prot Pierce's' excellent lecture will accom- pany the pictures.
 The public exhibition of the pictures is at Poff's, the first half of next week.
 Capt. Simon Lake, head of the Lake Torpedo Boat Go, and party of friends will be guests aof Manager Poli at a box party in Polls Monday evening. Capt. Lake has manifested an extreme interest in the submarine pictures and has accepted Manager Polls invitation to occupy a box.
 On Tuesday evening, the department heads and office force of the Lake Go will be guests of MT. Poli at a the atre party. It is expected there will be about 40 in the party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-17
SONS OF ST. GEORGE
 CARNIVAL ENDS TONIGHT

 E With the last night of an eight day carnival2in pruspect tonight the big g-est crowd 6f- sth e week anticipat- ed for the Sons of St. George carni- val at the State Street Casino to wit ness the distribution of a large num- Der of exhibits this evening. A crowd that comfortably filled the hall was in attendance at the matinee session this afternoon and thoroughly en- joyed itself, much interest being man ifest in a sale of needleWork.
 Special features were arranged for both the afternoon and evening, al- though the main attracti onl5 for to- night is the distri ibutfon the ex- hibits, which include an anton obile, a miniature electric railroad Made in Bridgeport, ,,i- by MT John Knight; a handsome combination gas and electric dome; a vio1in;t 3 large va riety of gifts furnished for the carni- val by the wonen's lodges. and num- erous other articles. W1nterburn's orchestra will furnish the music for dancing.
 As far as could be learned today the carnival has proved itself a fine success During the eight days of merryInaking thousands have been interested and amused at the Casino, the various evenings programs have been greatly enjoyed and with the closing tonight. the carnival will lit eraIly terminate in a blaze of glory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-17

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, who was operated on at Roosevelt hospital is improving rapidly, according to her physician. and there is every. prospect she will be able to return to Oyster Bay within a fortnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-17

William A. Law. former vice presi- dent of the First National bank of Philadelphia. succeeded J. Tatnall Lea, resigned, as president of the institu- ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-17

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
SPECIAL RA|LROiD RATE
FOR THE FAIR 4
Maine Central Railroad is CO-operat-
ing With Management of Somerset
Central Society

The Maine Central Railroad is CO.
! operating with the management of
the Somerset Central Fair to a far
greater extent than in previous years.
Arrangements have already been
made for one fare, round trip rate,
from Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston and
| intermediate points including also
points on the Somerset Branch as far
as Bingham Heights. The single ad-
mission to the Park is 50 cents, but
ten cent reduction is made in COM
bining the one fare Transportation
ticket with the price of admission so
that people can come from the above
points to attend the fair, September
9, 10, or II, on very favorable terms
The trolley line rate from Madison,
including admission to the Park, will
be rs cents.
So far as possible exhibitors should
enter their stock in advance Prem
ium schedules will be mailed on re-
quest to those not already supplied.
State what class the animal is entered
under, give age, sex, breeding and
other particulars. These entries
should be made to S.H. Bradbury, Sec
rotary, Skowhegan. Those not life
members should remit $3.50 with their
entry. This entities them to enter
one animal or more as they wish. 1t
also entities them to an exhibitors
ticket good for the three days of the
Fair.
A life members ticket entities the
holder. his wife and minor children to
attend the annual Fair, all three days,
or to enter stock without payment of
entrance fee. A life members tick
ct costs $40 and may be obtained by
application to the secretary or any
officer of the society. There are at
present 102 life members, the list be-
ing printed in the 1915 Premium
Schedule
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
ANNUAL METHODIST CAMPMEET-
ING CLOSED
Successful Session Although Attend
ance Was Light

The annual Methodist Campmeeting
at the North Arson grounds closed
Sunday night. Owing to serious
causes the attendance during the meet
had been light, yet the sessions were
successful. The attendance on sun
day was the largest for the week. The
services opened at a. m. Sunday with
love feast in the Skowhegan chapel
led by DR.. Holt. A powerful sermon
was delivered Sunday forenoon at the
stand by Rev. H. G. McGlauf1in, pas
tor of the Centenary NJ. E. Church at
Skowhegan. from the text found in
Hebrew 18th chapter, third verse. The
afternoon address was by Rev. P. E.
Call of the Dover street mission in
Boston. The closing sermon Sun
day evening was by Rev. D. B. Holt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26

Headquarters Russell Post No. 90
Dept. of Maine, G. A R.
Aug. q, 1915.
At regular meeting of this Post it
was voted that a public statement be
made in regard to the claim of Hiram
P. Thing that he is a Civil War Vet
eran, and a member of this Post.
When this Post was organized Hiram
p Thing represented himself as being
an ex-member of Co. B First Maine
Vols (three months regimenD and
was admitted as a charter member.
He claimed to have discharge from
the U. s. service but failed to produce
1t and after proper investigation he
was dropped from the rolls and his
name expunged from our charter.
Very recently he displayed the
badge of the Grand Army to the cor
respondent of a daily paper and
claimed to be Civil War Veteran He
has no right to wear the badge for
thS ituoOho aDOFt oldltu L Hat ne
has no record of service in the Civil
War is shown by the following letter
from the Adjutant General of the
State.
By order of Russell Post
w. II. WESTON.
Post Commander.
H. J, VARNEY, Adjutant.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GEN.
Augusta
August II, 1915.
Mr.. William H. Weston,
Skowhegan, Maine.
Dear Sir:
With reference to your let
ter of the 10th instant, you are in
formed that the name of Hiram P.
Thing does not appear on the records
of this Office as having had service in
a Maine organization in the Civil War.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. E. DAVIS,
Chief Clerk, in the abb
sence Of The Adjutant General.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1915
This Paper in School and
Camp

This is the season when new sub
scriptions come in with careful in
structions for reaching the subscriber
in the logging woods or at school and
college. While these orders are
rarely for full year and are likely
to be discontinued in the spring or at
commencement time, they are well
coined with more than usual cordial
ity. We know that our paper going
to logging camp, carrying the home
news to the depths of the wilderness,
ia sure to be read with even greater
interest than in the village or rural
home 1t is a good place for a news
paper to make lasting friends. Like
wise the boy or girl that keeps in
touch with the home folks through
the Independent-Repo while a
student in a distant town or city, Is
pretty sure to renew his patronage
later in life.
; Don't bury yourself in the woods
;or go into student quarters for the
winter without planning to have this
paper follow you.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26

changed to different western Ioca-
tons His last change was made
from ST. Paul, Mimi. to Davenport,
where he acted in uperintending
position. Indications of the esteem
in which he was held by his employ
ers were shown not only by the ad
vancement which they had made pos
sible for him, but by their willing
efforts to aid him in every way to re-
cover his health. The malady which
caused his untimely end was an af-
lection of the heart and lungs.
Mr.. Leavitt was married seven
years ago to Miss Maude Morrill, of
Titon, N. H., two children Dorothy
and Morrill, having been born to the
couple These with his mother, Mrs.
Smith, who has been at her sons
home for the last two months, are
the nearest surviving relatives. There
is also a half-brother, Frank Leavitt,
who resides in the west. The moth
er of the deceased has been widow
but a few months.
The funeral services were held Sun
day at $50 p. m. from the Smith
homestead on the East Madison Road,
Rev. George Merriam of the Bethany
Baptist Church officiating.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
FORMER STUDENTS ASSEMBLED
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page)
Garden, Miss Marion Dyer, accom-
PIANIST, Jessie Smith with encore My
Little Gray Home in the West" !;
Sketch of Uncle Josh Weatherby by
C. IT. Blackwell and instrumental
music by Doris Wentworth. Let
tiers from Nina Hamm Keck of Wash
ington, Iowa and L. Leslie Jones of
Mansfield, Mass were read and then
Miss NJ. Evelyn Flanders of Madison
sang AS Deep as the Deep Blue Sea,
responding to an encore with One
Sweetly Solemn Thought. The clos
ing number was humorous story OF
the old days, Frank Folsom having
been persuaded to repeat the sketch
given last year.
Each reunion is pronounced the
best time ever. These reunions are
among the best times OF the year and
the old friendships seem very strong
A letter from DIR Guy Emery of Hol-
liday, Utah VAS received too late to
be read, but either the message or
extracts from the same will be pub
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
Endorsed at Home
such Proof as This should Convince
Any Skowhegan Citizen

The public endorsement of a local
citizen is the best proof that can be
produced None better, none strong
e. can be had When a man comes
forward and testifes to his fellow
citizens. addresses his friends and
neighbors, you may be sure he is
thoroughly convinced or he would not
do so. Telling ones experience when
it is for the public good is an act of
kindness that should be appreciated.
The following statement given by a
resident of Skowhegan adds one more
to the many cases of Home Endorse
ment which are being published about
Doan's Kidney Pills Read it.
A. H. Lang, Is Middle ST, Show
hogan, says: Pain in my back was
quite annoying and / had other symp-
toms of kidney complaint. ! knew
that the trouble would result serious
ly if neglected it and when l heard
about Doan's Kidney Pills, | got box
at Sampson & Azores Drug Store.
They quickly relieved me-"
Price SOC, at all dealers Don I
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Lang had. Foster Milburn Co,
Props, Buffalo, N Y
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
THE DEATH OF VIM. H. LEAvITT
Remains Brought to Skowhegan for
Burial

The death of William Henry Lea
witt, son of Mrs. Ida S. L. Smith and
the late DR.. Henry Leavitt occurred
Thursday at his home In Davenport,
Iowa, where he had been in failing
health since last winter. Mr.. Leavitt,
who was only 20 years of age. was
born in Skowhegan and spent his
boyhood days here. After complet-
ing his studies at the High School, he
worked for a time In local grocery
stores, but his ambitions were not
satisfied with such duties and he ac-
cordingly journeyed to Boston, where
he secured a salesman's position, still
later accepting employment with the
Underwood Typewriter Company.
With this firm he appeared to be emf
nently successful, as promotions fol-
lowed and he was several times