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Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
Bonding for improvements

DOnuAhS IoT improvements
1t has long been mooted
question with the towns and
smaller cities of our country as
to whether or not they were
justified in issuing municipal
bonds for purposes of public
improvement.
One stock argument of the
ants has always been that one
generation is not justified in
saddling a debt upon future
generations.
But let US consider this.
We will say that the town of
Baxter Springs has set its heart
upon acquiring modern public
school. The subscription plan
will not achieve it, and direct
taxation is out of the question.
At least it would be many years
before sufficient funds could be
realized by direct taxation.
We will suppose, first, that the
town decides to resort to direct
taxation and establishes a fund
that is intended in the course of
ten or twenty years to furnish
means for establishing the
desired institution.
We presuppose that the town
feels the need of such a school,
that her young people may be
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

(Fist Published in Baxter Springs News Angus,
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
The Water Question

Baxter Springs people are
strongly in favor of municipa
ownership of the water plant
One can easily satisfy himself or
that point by listening to the
conversation on the street.
There is a question, however,
whether the present is the op.
perfume time for the city to make
the investment. The cost ol
material was never higher; the
same is true of labor, and even
at present high prices it is prac-
tically impossible to get either.
Should the city start now to in
stall a new plant it is very doubt
full that it could be completed
inside of two years. In the
meantime, with a present short
age of water and a tremendous
increase in population sure to
come, what are we going to do
for water?
If Mr.. Foshay should agree to
the elimination of some of the
Objectionable features in his
franchise as submitted, perhaps
it would be wise for the city at
this time to grant the franchise,
reservlng the right, of course, to
purchase the plant at the end of
five years.
Of course We should insist that,
except in extreme emergency
cases, all water should be pumped
from the deep wells. This city,
in its deep well, has the purest
and most agreeable water, and it
means much to us to make sure
that the substitution of water
from the shallow well is not per-
mitted. Other sections in the
franchise should be changed, so
as to give the city a better deal.
Then let the contract be ratified,
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23

only with the determination OF
taking the property of Mr..
Forshay's hands at the end oi
five years and making a muni-
cipal plant out Of it.
The News hopes for the good
of the town that the mayor and
the council will work in harmony
and out OF all this discussion,
evolve some kind of scheme that
will get the city out Of its present
serious predicament.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
Ask Anyone Who
Has Used II

There are families who always
aim to keep q bottle Of Chamber
lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Rene
dy in the house for use in case It
is needed, and find that 1t Is not
only a good investment but
saves them no end OF suffering.
AS to its reliability, ask anyone
who has used it.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
Stomach and Liver Trouble

No end Of misery and actual
suffering is caused by disorders
of the stomach and liver, and
may be avoided by the use of
Chamberlain's Tablets. Give
them a trial. They only cost a
marte
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23

If a fine crop of weeds would
contribute anything to the
food supply Baxter surely could
do her share. Never were finer
specimens produced, nor in
greater abundance and variety
than the growth that now adorns
the walks and lots all over town.
If our taste runs to weeds we
surely should be satisfied.
Strangers marvel at our sloven-
illness, but what the deuce do we
care? The city has an ordinance
passed recently, making it a
misdemeanor for property owners
to let weeds grow up and go to
seed, but all the regulating laws
a city can enact will not avail
unless the citizens take it upon
themselves 10 do the right thing
without being forced to act.
However, it appears to be neces-
sary just now to make use of the
power of the law.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
Arrested for Jay Driving

T. R. Boggs of Commerce,
Okla, was arrested by City
Marshal Henry Horton Friday
for Jay driving. He paid $3.50
fine and drove away.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23

properly equipped for a life Of
usefulness. In the meantime,
under the waiting program, they
are either not receiving the
necessary instruction, or else
they are being sent away to
some other place to acquire it.
In the latter case, the knowledge
is dearly bought; and in the
former, lives that might have
beer made of great usefulness to
the world have been stunted and
mullifid by the failure to acquire
competent training.
Now, as to the bonding prop
osition. And right here property
becomes a big factor in the
problem.
Let us take Mr.. A as
representing the property inter-
ests, which of course are expected
to bear the chief burden Of taxa
ton. He has a family Of boys
to be educated and trained in
professions and trades. Under
the waiting plan this is accom-
plished at great expense, vastly
more than he would have had to
pay had the bonds been issued,
or else his own children are de-
barred the education they should
have had in order that he may
lay up a fund that will give this
education to his grandchildren
a reversing of the policy which
he condemns, as it is saddling a
debt upon one generation for the
benefit of the next.
But, had the bonds been issued
and the institution established
at once, Mr.. As children
would have profted by it and
their children as well. And this
would have been accomplished
with no more expense than the
direct tax plan entailed, and
that without the loss of one
generation of efficient usefulness.
We say with no more expense,
because the rate of interest on
such paper is very reasonable,
and no town can afford to do
without needed facilities on ac-
count of it.
Now as to saddling a debt
onto future generations, as they
term it. Suppose the bonds
have been issued and the school
has been established. The bonds
will have a life of twenty years
at least. In the meantime
As children have been
educated and are in business for
themselves long before the debt
is paid, and in all probability
have succeeded to their fathers
business, and it is really they
who pay the debt at last, and
not he. Furthermore, for their
payment they have a tangible
asset in the shape of the institu-
tion, which stands ready to do
for their children what it has
done for them.
We might add that this prin-
ciple holds good in all of the de-
partments of civic improvement
the generation that benefits
most is usually the one that does
most of the paying.
So that, summing up the
matter from a sensible and prac-
tical point of view, no town can
afford to be without needed i'm
provements from a mistaken
fear of injustice to future genera
tions on account of bond issues.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
The State Of Kansas County Of Cherokee. =.

The State Of Kansas County Of Cherokee. -.
In the Probate Court in and for Said County.
In the matter Of the Estate Of John Mckenzie
deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested
In the Aforesaid Estate hereby notified that my
final report is now ile in the Probate Court. IN
and for Gaid county. for the inspection Of partie.
interested. shall. on the 2s day Of August, 1917
apply TO aid Court for a full and final settlement
Of aid Estate. and ask the Court Tor an order
allowing my compensation. declaring who Are ths
legal heirs TO this Estate.
MALONA MCKENZIE,
Executrix.
Of John MeKAEis. deosansd.
DAtsd, Columbus, KanHal. July 81, A. D., 1917.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23
Notice A. O. u. W.

Special business to be trans
acted at the regular meeting
Friday night. Be there.
j. M. English,
Recorder.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-08-23

First Published in Baxter Springs News. Aug.
%. 1919
PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHEROKEE
COUNTY. KANSAS.
SITTING AT GALENA
Ava Neal. Plaintiff.
VS.
". L. Neal. Defendant.
The State OF Kansas to the above named defendant
". l.. Neal. Greeting:--
You are hereby notified that you have been sued
in the above entitled cause by the above named
plaintiff whose petition Ia now on fie In the Office o
the Clerk OF said Court At Galena, Kansas and that
YOU must answer said petition on or before the 4th
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
CARING FOR TOMATO PLANTS
Where Blossoms Drop Off and Fruit
Is Scarce and Inferior Try Gut
ting Off Top Parts.

Very frequently you hear COM
plants of tomato vines making a very
vigorous growth, bearing quantities of
blossoms, which are dropping off, and
the fruit is scarce and inferior.
Try cutting some of the upper parts
of the vines almost off. Slash in such
manner that the branches will be
almost severed, and drop to the
ground and yet still cling enough to re-
tain life.
The plants will cease dropping the
blossoms, and there will be heavy
crop of fine tomatoes which will be a
surprise, as such treatment of vines
seems contrary to the notion of most
persons.
The secret is there is more plant
than can be sustained, and the vital.
lty needed to make fruit is used in sus-
tanning the surplus plant.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
NEGLECT OF Small FRUITS
Extremely Profitable to Maintain
Grapes, Raspberries and Currants
in Good Condition.

Grapes, raspberries and currants are
frequently so neglected that they cease
to be profitable. And yet it is extreme
ly profitable to maintain these home
accessories in vigorous condition. No
argument should be needed to con-
vince farmers of this fact, for we'll
cared-for half-acre of these three OF
more fruits will bring 5000 worth Of
appetizing and healthful table sup
plies.
Culture, pruning and fertilizing are
essential to the best possible results.
These requirements are not so difficult
that they are a sufficient bar to sue
cess.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
OBTAIN HoRsERADIsH CROP
Commonly Grown From Sets and Not
From Seed-In Spring Set in
Between Cabbage Rows.

Horseradish is commonly grown
from sets and not from seed. Some
claim they have the best success grow
ing it as a second crop after the early
cabbage, beets, etc. The crop is dug
in the fall, the small roots removed
and then cut into sets four to six inches
long The top end is cut square and
the bottom slanting, so as to make
no mistake in planting. These are tied
in bundles and kept over winter in
sand.
In the spring after the cabbages are
set out, row of horseradish is set in
between the cabbage rows. Small
holes are made with light crowbar
or long stick and the sets dropped in
and covered two or three inches deep
so that they do not come up until
July list.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
PROFITS FROM DAIRY
Value of Land Raised by In
creased Fertility Produced.
Farmers Are Few and Far Between
Who Do Not Perceive That Few
Cows Are Valuable Adjunct
to Farming System.

Dairy farming is intensive farming.
The dairy farmer may be located on
a comparatively small area of land,
but he is generally dealing in higher
finance than the large rancher or
stockman. High-priced land is adapt
ed to the dairyEnan and may be made
to pay out where the same land used
for grain crops would show balance
on the other side of the ledger.
More than this, the dairy farmer
is a purchaser rather than seller of
grain and consequently his original
capital by gaining in fertility is gain
ing in value rather than decreasing.
The bringing in of concentrated pro-
tein feed means the bringing in of in
creased fertility and consequent in
creased land values. Rents and val
ues are high on dairy land because it
is an industry which yields large
profits. In Holland land is frequently
sold for $1,000 to $1,000 per acre and
it is used almost entirely for dairy
purposes. The islands of Jersey and
Guernsey, the homes of the breeds
by those names, are the most inten-
sive dairy sections in the world. In
these places land rents for $50 per
acre or even higher and pays profit.
Land in the corn-belt states has by
no means reached limits such as
these, nor is there any possibility
that it will with our present popula-
tion and area, yet careful students
of the times are noticing that as land
values increase dairying is also in
creasing, and as the number of cows
grows larger land values soar proper
tionately. The Central states need
not fear that they will all be driven
to milking COWS, but farmers are
mighty few and far between who are
not coming to see that few cows
are valuable adjunct to their sys-
TEN of farming. For the sake of the
land alone no one can afford to be
without few cows to supply fresh
fertility to his fields.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
Preserve the Wild Flowers.

. An earnest appeal has been made by
for the preservation Of one Of the most
beautiful of wild flowers, the colum-
bine, particularly along tourist routes.
This appeal will find sympathetic sup
port everywhere throughout the states
in which the columbine is a natural
annual, but it should be broadened to
include all wild Towering plants that
are needlessly, and often wantonly,
pulled up by the roots. The conser-
walton of wild flowers is patriotic
duty.-Christian Science Monitor.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
TREES CARED FOR PROPERLY Y
If Not Set Out Immediately on ReceN-
ing From Nursery They Should
Be "HeeIed In"

If trees cannot be set Immediately
when they are received from the nurs-
cry they should be "heeled in." To
heel in trees dig a trench one foot
deep, throwing out the earth to one
side as if turned by plow. Place the
trees side by side with their roots in
the trench and their tops leaning over
the turned-out earth at an angle of 40
degrees. Spade in earth over the
roots and tramp in firm. In moving
earth to cover the roots a second
trench is made parallel with the first.
More trees may be heeled in this sec
ond trench. This may be repeated so
as to finally leave the trees in a COM
pact block rather than in a single low
row.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

apt to do a more thorough job of
mixing. The edging prevents the
seed from scattering over a large
space; and the fact that the table
rocks makes it possible to tilt it slight
ly to drain off surplus water.
Finally, when the operation is COM
plete, the table can be tilted enough to
allow the seed to- run into box for
sacking. Such a table is also handy
when selecting seed corn or sorting
fruit, and when not in use can be lift
ed off of the base and leaned up
against the wall comparatively out of
the way.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
.BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
.t-
Panacea of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow cold to ad-
vance in your system and thus encour-
age more serious maladies, such as
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use of a few doses of
Boschee's German Syrup you can get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test of fifty years. 1t induces good
nights sleep with easy expectoration
in the morning. For sale by druggists
in all parts OF the civilized world in
25 and 75 cent bottles.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
SOUND HOGS RESIST DISEASE
Sanitation and Wholesome Food Are
Best Assurances Against Disor-
ders-Keep Yards Clean.

Sanitation and wholesome feed are
the best assurances against hog dis
eases. Hogs that are kept on clean
premises are not likely to become sick.
Thrifty hogs are less susceptible to
disease than hogs that are poorly nour-
ished. Therefore, the first precautions
are clean premises, plenty of pure wa
ter and air. and well-balanced rations.
Hogs Kept under such conditions will
not be sick.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
ADVANTAGES IN RAISING BEEF
Fact Lost Sight of That Steer Does
Not Have to Be MIXED Every Day
Cow Needs Much Care.

When a dairy expert compares the
product of COW with the value of a
steer he usually forgets that the steer
does not have to be MIXED every day.
Furthermore, the steer is calved,
raised, fattened and marketed before
the COW gives a drop of milk. The
cow needs man attendant to every
fifteen and the steer needs a man to
every fifty.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
cUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly in Most cases-Write for a
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
of itching, burning skin and scalp af-
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients if used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
Home. Sweet Home.

After the battle Of Mons an officer
congratulated an Irishman on his con-
spicuous bravery under fire.
swell, Pat" he said, ''how did you
fell during the engagement"
Feel, captain?" answered Pat, 81
felt as if every hair on me head was
a band of music, and they were all
playing Home, Sweet Home '"-Ev.
erybody's Magazine.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
ERADICATION OF PLANT LICE
Lime Sulphur Applied Directly to Bod
les of Insects Will Kill Them
Spray of No Avail.

You can't poison "plant life" or
aphids by spraying. The spray which
kills so-called lice, and also scale in
sects, must be applied directly to their
bodies and kill by contact. Strong
lime-sulphur will do the work.
For the tender insects with soft bod
les, strong solution of tobacco will
kill them.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
GROW SORGHUM FOR FORAGE
Furnish Considerable Amount of Feed
for Swine During Hot, Dry
Time of Summer.

Sorghum will furnish considerable
amount of forage for hogs during the
hot, dry time of summer when other
crops are not growing well.
If sown the latter half of May or the
first of June it should be ready for pas
turing in six to eight weeks.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
ohstructina Navlaation.

"They tell me that Smith was ar
rested today because he drowned his
dog in the river" said Jones.
"How could they arrest him for
drowning a dog in the river?" demand
ed Brown.
"Why, they claimed that a sunken
bark obstructed navigation"
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Cen
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System SO cents
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
A Guess From the. GuIch.

Whats this Hindenburg line we
read so much about?" saked Three
Fingered Sam.
81 can't say for certain" replied
Broncho Bob, "but judging by the kinks
being put into it, it must look like
lariat in the hands of a tenderfoot."
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
Not the ONLY One.

Jane started to tell secret which
Uncle Jack had told her, but her moth
er warned her that secrets must not be
told to anyone. After while she came
to her mother and said dolefully:
Mother, don't like secrets"
"Why not?"
81 don't know. I guess like to talk
too WE'LL" returned Jane.-F. q.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

The purgative forces within the body
sometimes slow up through Winter and
need stimulating in Spring. Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pills are just the thing
to make Natures efforts easy. They are
tonic as well as laxative. ADV.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
TABLE TO INocULATE SEEDS
Takes Work Off Floor and Insures More
Thorough Job--Is Useful for
Other Tasks.

The incubation Of seeds is very
easy matter when one has table espe-
cially for this purpose. In fact, there are
SO many advantages to the one shown
that wish to recommend it, writes
Leo Matthews in Farm Progress.
1t gets the work up off the floor
so that it is not so tiresome. Since
it is not so tiresome, the operator is
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
sUBsoILER TO LOOSEN SOIL
Device Is Adjustable to Any Depth and
Is Quite Valuable to Those Having
Clay Subsoils.

An attachment to plows which
loosens the soil at the bottom of the
burrows is one that may be very val
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
One Nurse to Ten Patients.

One nurse to every 200 soldiers is
the requirement in modern conflict, as
the war in Europe has demonstrated.
The proportion of sick and wounded to
the entire army is about 5 per cent.
That is, if we throw 100000 soldiers
against an enemy, at least $4,000 of
them will be in the hospitals contin-
ually. In war hospital the average
proportion of patients to nurses is ten
to one.-Red Cross Magazine.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

Many people imagine that Worms or Tape
worm cannot be gotten rid of entirely.
Those who have used Dead Shot"--Dr
Peerys Vermifuge, know that they can. Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
A Question.

Does your boy Josh help you to run
the farm?"
81 can't say" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. Sometimes 1 think Josh puts
in too much time lecturin' tn help on
efficiency, when they might be plantin'
potatoes"
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

Deposits of coal estimated to con-
tain 1S0,000,O00 tons have been dis
covered in Iceland
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

Prosperity gives us friends and ad-
versity proves them.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

Don't boast of your blood-you may
need q purifier this spring.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
Men and Women

Women as we'll as men are made miser-
able by kidney and bladder trouble. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
medicine, is highly recommended by thou
sands.
reason that SO many people say it has
proved to be just the remedy needed in
thousands of even the most distressing
cases.
At druggists in 5Oc and 800 sizes. You
may receive a sample size bottle Of
swamp-Root by Parcel Post also PAM
.pAiet telling you about it. Address DR.;
kilner e. Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents, also mention this paper.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11
SubsoiIer.

liable to those who have heavy clay
subsoils. 1t is adjustable for depth,
and it's attachment to the plow may be
seen in the illustration.-Wis Ag-
riculturist.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

BY keeping everlastingly at it
man accomplishes lot of things that
are not worth the effort.
The midland journal., 1917-05-11

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-16
Ask Minor Leagues to
Abandon Game After July 4

Chicago, June 16.-Cluh owners of
the Three-I League met here yester-
day for the purpose of discussing the
course to be pursued during the re-
mainder of the baseball season. So
far the season has been disastrous
from a financial standpoint, due to
the war and unfavorable weather,
and some action must be taken at
once to avoid further losses, accord
ing to President A. r. Tearney.
Believing that a continuance under
present conditions would only result
in further reverses, President Tear
ney has sent kilograms to thirteen
minor league in various parts of the
country, requesting them to discon-
tinue their respective schedules after
July 4.
Conditions in minor league circles
are becoming almost unbearable," said
Tearney. The Three-I League can
not continue under present conditions
and believe the same conditions pre-
vail in a majority of the leagues be-
low Glasses AA and A"
John H. Farrell secretary of the
National Association of Professional
Baseball Leagues, has been asked
for decision in regard to what pro-
lection would be afforded the Three-I
League. it's players and territorial
rights in view of the proposed sus-
pension after July 4.