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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16

projectile were in a shack at the
time.
The weather turned cloudy and
was very cold
Two OF the group Of Americans
wounded when a shell struck a third
line shack, killing and wounding a
few, arrived at a base hospital on
Thursday. one was struck in the
leg and the back of the head and is
in serious condition. The other lost
an eve.
Tells OF Smelling.
We were sitting in the shack
chewing the gag about things back
home in the states when German
shells began dropping around. The
captain ordered us into dugouts.
We were just getting up 70 leave
when a shell came through the roof
smashing the snack 10 bits. ! simply
heard mighty roar and then fell
as if I was swimming through dark
ness. ! woke up in the hospital"
United States Sens Kenyon and
Kendrick visited the American
camp all day Thursday. They mo-
tored in from field headquarters and
saw perhaps the best show" staged
by the American soldiers.
Attack Pleases Officers.
A battalion made "A theoretical
attack under a barrage OF mortar
fire. machine guns, rifles and hand
grenades. carrying out the problem
in a manner that aroused the en-
thusiasm of the officers as we'll as
that OF the visitors.
The statesmen then lunched with
the staff Of "A major general and in
the Afternoon witnessed bonn bling
and bayonet maneuvers at the corps
school They left last night for
Paris. Later they will visit the
French front.
Sen. Kenyon praised highly the
work OF the men and was particu
larly interested in the exhibition
with trench mortars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
U-Boat Menace
Has Failed Says
Navy Secretary
IAL.rlaLIoual - -

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. Ib-The
submarine menace as q decisive
factor in the war has failed. This
declaration vas made ug Se-.y az
the Navy Daniels today
Germany sought to starve out
England by this fall. Sec'y Daniels
said. This object has not been ac-
ccmplshed. American destroyers
operating& with British and French
destroyers have greatly miuimized
the menace OF the submarine"
Sec'y Daniels declared that man
euvering had been found 20 be the
most effective method OF meeting
the U-boat danger, and stated that
American naval statistics now con
clusively show that speed and man
euvers can greatly reduce The eri-
cheney of the submarine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
EXPRESS COMPANIES ASK
A TEN PERCENT INCREASE
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Nov. 16. The
eight principal express companies OF
the United States desire 20 add ap-
proNimately 100000 to the an
uual cost 10 the public Of having its
Express matter carried between do
nestle points and destinations in
Iauada and Mexico
Their petition. pending before the
Interstate commerce commission,
asks a 10 per cent increase in all
rates now n effect. The annual bus
mess done BY the eight principal
companies operating here amounts
20 approximately Sf0O.OOO.O00.
This is the latest step in the Ions
Ught OF the express companies 20 get
On q paying basis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
IDEA MAY HAVE
BEEN PROPOSED
BY PRESIDENT
Wilson Believes Control OF
Allies Military Forces
Should be Centralized
For Effectiveness
IalernalIoual News Service

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Nov To-
The statement OF the London
Evening Standard that the plan
for a supreme allied war council
as outlined by Lloyd George has
the approval of the United States
was fully confirmed by officials
here today.
II is believed. IN faCL IN some
well Informed circles. that the
plan originated with Pres't VIII
son but was announced by the
British premier for its political
effect on the other allies. Lord
Northclife may have had tina
fact in mild when be warned
Lloyd George that the United
states will seize war control UNI
less dallying is put to an end
Pres't Wilson worked out the per-
manent war council plan. 10 was in-
timated today. with only Col r. M
House IN his confidence.
The president has long believed
chat control OF the allied military
forces should be centralized. PO-
utcal aspirations Of various Of the
allies have led 90 one disaster after
another While the allies have been
lighting independently FOR TERRITORY
20 which they could lay claim after
[ the war. the central powers have
4 concentrated on one front after an-
other with disastrous results
Logical Nation To- Propose.
The United States-the only ma
ton seeking no territorial gain--was
the logical nation o. propose throw
ing all national aspirations over
board in the interest of defeating
Germany quickly and declsively.
While In was semi-ofnciauy con
, Grn.ed that Mai Gen Tasker IT.
, Bliss will be the military expert Of
tho United states ou the upreme
war council. officials were NOT will
ing 90 say definitely that coll House
would sat permanently as the repre-
sentative % Pres't wilson There is
no other candidate for she place
but IL was indicated that pre-t wiz
son feels She need OF COL House
advice. and FOR that reason might
not agree TO have him remain 800
Europe permanently
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
VILLA FORCES
ARE SWEEPING
ON TO JUAREZ
Martin Lopez, Lieutenant of
Bandit Chief, Threatens Va
dopiedra-Chihuahua
City is Objective.
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International News Service.
Ell PASO. Texas, Nov. Is. -
Sweeping eastward along the Rio
Grande today, Martin Lopez. chief
lieutenant of Francisco Villa de-
feated the Mexican government
forces under Col. Jose Flores at
Vadopiedra and captured the town.
The remnant Of Col Flores forces
is fleeing toward Juarez.
Lopez is believed TO DE moving
westward TO attack Juarez which is
garrisoned by less than 500 federal
troops and Is at the mercy Of the
bandits. Chihuahua City is believed
to be Lopez's objective.
Francisco Villa, reported 20 be
with his main army south of Dim
aga. is said 70 be moving southwark
TO the Mulula pass 10 attack Chihua-
hua City from the south while Lopez
attacks from the north if he sue
ceeds in capturing Juarez.
Juarez is i'm q panic today, fear
ing an attack. and many civilians
have crossed to the American side
OF the line.
-AlntIASdH 4llllllE men mere GoNA-
mate that Villa has more men under
arms than the government Gen.
Francisco Murguia, commanding the
division Of the north, has gone south
with practically all the troops in
the state OF Chihuahua. Villa is
reported 10 ne paying his men well
and 10 have 5000 men in the state
United States government officials
and American mining men are re-
ported as declaring that the Car
rama government is likely 10 be
overthrow by the revolutionary
factions. His soldiers, it is declared.
have not been paid for several weeks
and are becoming dissatisfied.
Fear has been expressed that the
revolutionary forces in Taropico may
set fire 10 the oil wells there. in
which event the fuel supply Of the
allied fleets would be curtailed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
CARPET TACK: SCHOOL
BOY: ANGRY TEACHER;
TROUBLE

NEW YORK. Nov. 16.-Louis n
Kurt. teacher In the public
schools Of the Bronx. is being held
in Jail today in default Of s3,00U
bail on the charge of felonious as
sault because o. q sharp carpet
tack.
After demonstrating a problem on
the blackboard the teacher sat
down. He arose quickly. George
Harberg. y years old laughed.
The teacher then attacked the boy.
who. after he had caused the teach
er's arrest, said he was not the
guilty party.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
THROW GIRL OUT OF AUTO
AFTER CABARET TOUR

International News Service
CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Tossed pod
Iy out OF speeding automo bile by
-drce men. who. she declares. took
her on tour OF the cabarets, Miss
-srace Isyttle. IS years old. was
5und IN a lonely road in a 81 burb
a-iy today. The police are seeking
a. chase. Frank MERRIAM and VII
lam Conroy. who the girl named as
her assaiisnts. she declared Chase
vas a mem Der OF the Chicago board
o. trade. The girl is suffering from
gainful bruises.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
HOUSE MAY REPRESENT
WILSON ON COUNCIL

PARIS Sov. tf.-Pres't Wilson
VIII be represented on the prop0sed
supreme fntar-aIled war council in
this city by Col r 81 House. ac-
c0-iins 90 q press reporr from Lon
don today It was attributed to the
Eyeniug Standard. At me same time
it w1s stated that the American
military es-a tiishraenr would So
represented Hy Cen Toske~ ~
Elt=z
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
TWO PAYROLL ROBBERS
ARE STILL AT LARGE

international News Service.
NEW CASTLE. Pa, Nov TO-
Two Of the four bandits who escaped
with the $1,000 payroll of the
Johnson Limestone Quarry Co at
HillsvilIe yesterday afternoon after
killing one man and wounding au-
other. Were still al large early today
One OF the bandits Is dead sup
posediy killed by his companion
and another wa captured after
being wounded by posse About
$4,000 Of the money has been re-
covered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
NEGROES SHOOT HANDS
OFF TO ESCAPE DRAF 7

SONATOBIA. Miss. Nov. l5.-A
few minutes after they had been
notified 20 report 20 Camp Pike as
drafted soldiers. Caleb Salisbury
and Charley House, Negroes. each
shot off a hand here today. One OF
the Negroes may die from loss OF
blood entailed by his wound.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
Former Senator
Released on Bail

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CHICAGO. Nov. 1S-RiChArd r
Pettigrev. former United States SEN
ator from South Dakota, is at liberty
under bond OF $4,000 here today on
charges of obstructing the draft
and uttering disloyal sentiments.
The charges are made in federal
indictment returned against him AZ
Sioux Falls. :. y.
II is understood Sen. Petugrew
will be- allowed 20 90 20 Battle
Greek for his health and vii not be
required 70 return 20 south Dakota
az this time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
PEACE Is ON THE ROAD
WRITES LIBERAL LEADER.

International News Service:
GENEVA, Nov. 16.-"Peace is
on the road" writes Or. Gustave
Stresemann. national liberal
leader in Germany, in an article
received here today from Berlin.
Or. Stresemann said that there
had been a revision OF feeling
over peace terms and that even
the centrists. progressives and
national liberals. that forced q
peace resolution through the
reichstag last July. now approve
territorial additions" IN CON
clusion the writer said that war
aim concessions" were made 20
the Embellishments 10 induce
them 10 consent TO the entrance
or a fourth year OF war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
GERMANY USING FINEST
TROOPS AGAINST ITALl
-erIaLI.E-- - -

Information NeHr Service.
PARIS \or. 1f-.l f..UIa..
trying o. force "a miiitarv decision
that nil end The WAR on the plains
OF northern italy says Lr Saws
LOPEZ chief a Italian p-opa ~anda
il letter received from Rome co.
day. lie added that Germany and
AustTia-Hungary have STU. re.
their lines Of their finest troops an.
are using the cream ~ their r0aE
armies against rre italians
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
TWO PAY PENALTY FOR
MURDER BY HANGING

HARTFORD. Conn. Nov. Is
Giovanni Donvanz0 and Stephen
Buglione. both % years old, who
were convicted for the murder OF
Raffaele Simonelli in New Britain
on Sept. IS. paid the penalty for
their crime by hanging at the state
prison in Weathersdeld early today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
WAGE SCHEDULES OF
EASTERN ROADS FIXED

international News Service:
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The wage
schedules OF eastern railroads FOR
January, March and May were gone
over here today by the federal con
ference board, appointed by Pres't
Wilson 20 examine into the work
ings OF the Adamson law. The
members Of the board will report
TO Priest Wilson late this month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
RUSSIA BEING PURGFD.
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international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Russia
is being thoroughly purged. This is
the Interpretation placed today upon
the lack Of information from Petro-
grad by the Russian EN- bassy.
That there is a bitter struggle
going on, none Of the officials doubt,
nor do they fear that the Kerensky
forces will be overthrow The bat
tie has continued for five days now.
but this gives satisfaction 10 officials
here. They declare that the test Of
power between the conservatives
and the extremists is now being
fought out once and for all
If the Kerensky forces had
Bwooped down upon Pctrograd and
there had been a surrender by the
BoIshevilIi. then the trouble would
have been but temporarily displaced
They would have gone about the
work OF fOmentng a new revolu-
Sion. Embassy attaches declared
today that the capture Of PetrOgrad
is a heavy task. They point out
that the garrison there is large and
is augmented by hundreds OF sailors
from the Baltic fleet
PetrogrRd Cut ON.
Peuograd is absolutely cut oil
from communication with the out.
side world today. according 10 EN-.
bassy officials For several day,
there have been no official advices
from the capital and none is ex.
pected until Kerensl1y has com
pletely restored order.
All reports OF a possible compro
mise were scoffed at by the diplo
mats here. They declare that tn,
issue between conservatism anC
radicahsm in clearcut and there caI
be- nothing but a decision one way
or the other.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
RUSSIA BEING
PURGED, BELIEF
IN WASHINGTON
BOISheviki, Fearing Power of
KerenSky and His Aids,
Seek Understanding
With the Socialists.
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AAhfA Aia lAffiltit sew service.
STOCKHOLM. Nov. 16.-Fearing
the power OF the triumvirate Of Ker-
ensky, Korniloff and Kaledines the
Bolsheviki in Petrograd have ar
rived at an understanding with the
socialists, according 20 "A Petrograd
dispatch printed by the AftOnblad
today. II vas dated Thursday.
The dispatch added that Kerensky
had not yet arrived at Petrograd,
but this was denied by travellers
reaching here today. According 10
the stories told by the travellers, a
battle has developed in Petrograd
and predictions were made that the
forces Of Kerensky would win il,
although the Russian fleet I'm the
Gulf OF Finland is reported 20 have
gone over 20 the BOlsheviki.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
WARNS BRITAIN
U.S. MAY SEIZE
WAR CONTROL
Lord NOrthCIiffe Tells Lloyd
George This Country Will
Not Brook DaIIying Over
0ffenSe Plans.
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LONDON. Nov. 16.-Lord North
cliffe's remarkable letter to Premier
Lloyd George declining the post Of
minister OF the air caused big
sensation today and brought forth
a flood of press comment.
The section of the letter which
caused the biggest stir was the de
claration that the United States may
assume the complete direction IF "A
large part of the war unless the
British government stiffens its poll
cies
The Northcliffe Incident is gen.
orally regarded as another element
in the critical situation brought on
by the premier's speech in Paris and
the plans for the proposed supreme
inter-allied war council The out
come OF the political agitations nov
under way cannot be foreseen until
after debate i'm the house OF com
mons on the war council next week.
Wrote letter i'm L. =.
Lord Northcline's letter 10 Pre-
mier Lloyd George. dated Thurs
day from the London office of the
British mission to the United states.
was as follows:
Dear prime minister.
II have given anxious considera-
/ tior to your repeated invitations
( that [ should take charge of the
new air ministry. The reasons which
INN elled me TO decline that great
J honor and responsibility are in no
way concerned with the office which
( is rightly 10 be set up. They are
( roughly as follows:
/ Praises L. =. War speed.
Returning after five months
spent in the virile atmosphere of
/ the United States and Canada ] md
( thar while these two countries are
/ proceeding with their war prepar-
atoms with fervor and enthusiasm
/ little understood on this side of
! the Atlantic; while the United
States instantly put into operation
! CONSUMPTION over which we wob-
I bled for two years and is making
short work of SeditiOn mongers:
I while Canada already has given such
! proofs Of thorOughness as the dis
/ franchisement Of conscientious OBJ
( jeCtors and the standardization OF
all enemy aliens naturalized within
4 the last g years; while we. for our
( part, are asking immense sacrifices
/ from these peoples, there still are
! i'm office here those who daily with
! sucn urgent questions as that II
uni-y of war control. eradication OF
seditiOn. mobilization of the whole
] man and woman power Of the coun-
/ try and the Introduction OF com
! pulsory food rations.
says Censorship Misus,>d
Al had personal experience while
| - cica- of the obstruction and
!, !. !. !. !. !. ].
certain departments in
which, for example. post
h ndiug Lord Readings vita
a successful mission ] find
~ censorship still is beina
Lmy 90 that men in variou.
sposV authority who should
have lnished have been re-
tainC kome cases elevated
II The men and women
OF Gre9 lis clearly as eager
and spleS ever We have. in
| CONT OF PAGE FOCRl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
NAN IN THE GALLERY

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NEW YORK. Nov. 16.-Man
win be among those present
out he viii be in the gallery
when sunragists from through
out the state gather here next
Wednesday. az a dinner 20 cele-
1rate their recent victory.
Every seat at the So tables viii
ne occupied By the women who
worked and won.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
PERsHING,S NEPHEW JOINS

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HARRISBURG. Pa. Nov. 1j
John Pershins Hiner, nephew
OF Gen. John J. Pershiug, com
mander OF the American forces
in France. left here tOday IoI
camp Lee 20 enter the army
liners mother is Gen Perish
ing's sister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
SUSPEND 80 STUDENTS.

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CLEVELAND, O., Nov 16.-
Thirty students at Case are under
suspension today. They cut" mil
itary drill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
RAILROAD CREDIT
NEAR COLLAPSE
Banker Cites Figures to Show
Low Financial Status
of Rail Stocks.
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WASHINGTON. Nov. 10 Rail
road credit is on the brink of col
lapse. according 10 Frank A. Van
derlip, president OF the National
City bank of New York city. and
Paul NJ. Warburg, vice governor OF
the federal reserve board. who APP
peared before the interstate COM
merce commission today to tell the
trUe story Of present American rail-
road finances. The two financiers-
both now in the government ser
vice-reviewed the history Of the
last quarter Of o century of rail
road operation and finance anC
showed how railroad securities have
changed from gilt edged securities
to half doubtful ones; chiefly be
cause Of a lack OF adequate revenues
10 make dividend paying earnings
possible.
Restoration Needed.
They took the position that if the
interstate commerce commission
grants a general increase of Is per
cent sought now by eastern and
western railroads. il would aid in
the restoration of public confidence
I'm the American transportation Sys-
tenn. This would mean that new
capital would be invested greater
earnings made possible. extensive
necessary Improvements and extern
sions made and the whole railroad
system raised TO "a more efficient
standard
There is tremendous interest in
! both official and railroad circles
there today over the discussion OF
the possibility OF a government loan
to American railroads engaged in by
Pres't Rea of the Pennsylvania rail
road and several members Of the in
! terstate commerce commission.
! There is general feeling thai
should the government make loan.
TO the railroads. government owner
ship and operation is just around
! the corner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS ARE
RECORDED IN CAPITAL

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. II. - s
series Of heavy earthquake shocks
lasting from 1917 last night until
. o'clock this morning was record
ed on the seismOgraph at George
town university. Father Tornderf
in charge, said that the distance was
about 5000 miles from this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
InternatlonaI News Service

4AteIAdlloLat NtNe NtIfltt-
PORTLAND, ore, Nov. 16.-
Rainier has been shaken twice this
week by earthquakes. according to
Prof. John Flett, who has been in
the government service at Rainier
National park for many years. Flett
declares rocks have come hurting
down the mountain side and his Of
hce has been shaken severely. a
second shock was felt Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
THE WEATHER

INDIANA. Fair tonight and Sat-
urdav. nrl- change in temperature.
LOWER NICHIGAN-Fsir to
night slightly warmer p southwest
portion. saturday fair
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

Smith Brothers, who viii oc-
cupy the new buiding north OF
the Polster Brothers department
store, have requested G. E.
Rucker to buy two memberships
for them in the Chamber of Com
merce. Smith Brothers are not
in the city as yet and they have
no interests here, only a prospect
of one, but the spirit with which
they have come "across" to help
boost Baxter is worth noticing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

Sunday School evUry Sunday
ut 9:45 o. m. Preaching every
Sunday at 10 q. m. and 7:3O p.
m. You are invited to our ser
vices. Gospel songs and ser
mons. You viii cheer US and we
will try to help you. At 7:SO !
will give my lecture, "The jug or
bread and butter, which will you
have? This lecture win bepartly
acted out with a concrete exam
pie.
JR. Browne, Minister.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

The children of Mrs. Elizabeth
Peters made Mrs. Peters birth
day, Oct. 29, the occasion for q
pleasant surprise party. They
came loaded with filled baskets
and fittingly celebrated the date
Those present were: Mrs. Kate
Hoff Of Seneca, Mo-, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Evans and son, John
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Band,
Fred, Gus and Martin Weiss, and
respective families.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

Mrs. VIM. Swalley was given a
pleasant surprise last week by a
few of her friends. A very en-
joyable evening was spent by
those present and a lunch was
served to them at Top. m.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

The Pullman Cafe which has
been closed on account Of sickness,
will be opened for business Sum
day, November 4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

For Rent-Ready Nov. z, q
new four room cottage. Call
phone 159.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01
Corset Demonstration Here

Miss VIVA Shafer, the noted
corset demonstration will be at
the Red Star store, on South
Military street, one block south
of Porter Clark's, to demonstrate
the Gossard corsets on Friday
and Saturday. All ladies are
invited to see her demonstrate.
Mrs. Roy Van Horn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

For Sale - Good, fire proof
safes, desks and chairs at lowest
prices. Safes opened and repair
ed. Bank Furniture and Fixture
Co. Lonlin. Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

The Misses Ruth Uzzell and
Mary Louise Jackson of Joplin
were the guests Of Florence
Pfremmer Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

The Pullman Cafe which has
been closed on account of sickness
will be opened for business Sun
day, November 4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

Special sale on millinery, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, at
the Baxter Supply Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-01

For Sale-Peanut and popcorn
machine. Inquire at SCOTS
Drug Store.