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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
FIRST LESSONS IN FRENCH
If You Would Make Yourself
Understood Hold Your Nose
and Pronounce the Fol-
lowing
BY GEORGE MARTIN

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, Dec. 18-If Doctor
Johnston and Daniel Webster could
only see their dictionary now. War
is somewhat of q word-maker itself,
and has sprinkled enough strange
language through the worlds COM
versation to make both those bright
lights of learning lay down between
A and 2 and give up the alphabet.
Herewith is list of the new trench
language words. Most of them came
from the French originally, but what
has been done to them by the British
Tommy along the way is q sin.
Doubtless by the time Americas boys
has ben done to them by the British
year or so this list will he obsolete.
We have beginning with:
A
Abri-A shelter.
Ace of the Air-A flying man who
has brough down five enemy ma
chimes.
Ak Emma-Afternoon.
Amublance-A field hospital.
Anzacs - Troops from Australia
and New Zealand.
Arbi-An Aegean soldier.
Archies-Anti-aircraft guns.
Bantam-A soldier under 5 foot s..
Barrage-A curtain of shell-fre,
of which there are variations such as
Box Barrage, Jumping Barrage,
Creeping Barrage.
Biffin-French slang for Dough-
boy.
Big Willie-The Kaiser.
Billet-Soldier's quarters.
Billet Hospital-A hospital card
with a mans personal and trench
history on it.
Black Marie-Big Smoke Screen
shells.
Blesse-A wounded man.
Blighty-An Indian word mean
ing "home" or England" corrupted
to apply to anything away from the
front, such as a wound or furlough,
i. e. T've got my blighty."
Blinde-Bomb-proof shelter.
Blue Devils-Alphine Chasseurs.
oardwalk-Brush and timber
over mud.
Boche-A German soldier, cor
hupted from the Frenche "cabOche,"
meaning numb-skull, dunderpate, a
stupid.
Body Snatchers-Snipers.
Bolsheviki-Russian revolutionary
anarchists.
Boulet-French slang for a job or
meal.
Bourgeois-Russian anti-common-
ers.
Brancardier-French for stretcher
bearer.
Bush-A German bomb that looks
like q hair brush.
Bully-Canned beef.
DISQUALIFICATION of a nOn-com-
missioned officer to the ranks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
PUBLICATION NOTICE


The State of Kansas to the above
named defendants, and each of them
except H. B. March:-You and each
of you, will take notice that you have
been sued in the above named court
by the above named plaintiff in the
above entitled action and that you
must answer the petition of the plain
tiff now on file in the office of the
Clerk of said court in the City OF
Columbus on or before the 31st day
of January, 1918, or said petition will
be taken as true and judgment rend-
cred against you, and each of you
excluding you, and each of you, from
any right, title, interest or estate in
and to the following described real
estate situate in Cherokee County,
Kansas, to-wit:
Lots One, Two, Three, Four, Five
Six and Seven, Block Four, Solomon's
Addition to the City Of Baxter
Springs.
Quieting the title in and to said
real estate in the plaintiff, barring
and enjoining you, and each Of you
from claiming any interest in said
real estate adverse to plaintiffs title,
J. B. ARBUTHN0T, Plaintiff.
BY R. E. Rosenstein, His Attorney,
(Seal)
Attest:
FRED SIMKIN, District Clerk
(SeaD
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
TAKE NOTICE

Hunting or trespassing in any man.
ner whatever on what is known a.
the 0verton farm, three miles south
of Baxter Springs, and occupied BY
the undersigned, is hereby strictly
forbidden.
Dated this 18th day Of November,
1917.
Nov. 1873 P. o. POTT0RFF.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

First published in Baxter Springs
News November 90, 1919
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
CHEROKEE COUNTY, KANSAS.
SITTING AT COLUMBUS
Florence o. Morgan. .......,.....Plaintiff.
Astor V. Vaneps, Vaneps, wife
of Astor v. Vaneps, Harriet C.
Vaneps, ]. S. Vaneps, if they or any
of them be living but if any of them
be dead then in the alternative their
unknown heirs, executors, administra-
tors, devisees, trustees and assigns,
and Harry B. March, Jessie Isle
Crowell, Arthur Crowell and Fred
Crowell, ............................ Defendants.
PUBLICATION NOTICE
The State of Kansas to the above
named defendants Aston V. Vaneps,
Vaneps, wife of Aston V.
Vaneps, Harriet C. Vaneps, ]. S.
Vaneps, if they or any of them be
living but if any Of them be dead
then in the alternative to their un-
known heirs, executors, administra-
tors, devisees, trustees and assigns,
and to Fred Crowell and Arthur
Crowell greeting:-
You and each of you are hereby
notified that you have been sued in
the above named court by the above
named plaintiff whose petition is now
on file in the office Of the Clerk of
said Court and that you must answer
said petition on or before the 10th
day of January, 1918, or said petition
will be taken as true and judgment
will be rendered in favor of said
plaintiff and against you and each OF
you of the following nature to-wit:-
Plaintiff will be decreed to be the alb
solute owner Of the following describ-
ed real estate to-wit:-Lots Eleven
(11), Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20)
in Block Four az of Vaneps Addition
to the City Of Baxter Springs in
Cherokee County, Kansas, and her
title to said real estate will be quoted
and the clouds appearing upon the re
cords in the office Of the Register Of
Deeds in Cherokee County, Kansas,
will be removed by the judgment and
decree of said court and you and each
of you will be forever barred and
estopped from setting up or claiming
any right, title or interest in or to
said real estate or any part thereof
and plaintiff will be awarded such
other and further relief as she may
be entitled to.
Dated at Galena, Kansas, this 22nd
day of November, 1917.
FLORENCE o MORGAN,
Plaintiff.
Attest: FRED SIAEKIN,
Clerk Of the District Court.
By A. W. WEBER, Deputy
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted US
during the Serious illness and death
of my mother.
Sarah Paxson and children.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
Stomach Trouble and Constipation

Stomach Trouble and Constipation
Those who are afflicted with stom-
ach trouble and constipation should
read the following: Il have never
found anything 30 good for Rtomach
trouble and constipation as Chamber
lain's>Tablets. / have used them off
and on now for the past two years.
They not only regulate the action Of
the bowels, but stimulate the liver
and keep OneS body in q healthy con-
ditiOn," writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper,
Auburn, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

Tom Freshmen was arrested last
night by Constable Eugene Turner
on a charge of assault upon his wife
and he was fined thirteen dollars for
fine and cost. His wife was the com
plaintaut
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
NOTICE TO VOTERS

The poll books of the City Of Bax-
ter Springs are open for registration
at my office and will be open until
o'clock p. m. every day except Sum
day until and including December 81,
1917, and which day they viii. be
kept open until / o'clock p. m. Books
viii be closed on December 81, 1917.
o. N. SPRATT, City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
TAKEN UP

One span of black mare mules with
halters on; one mule with white nose.
Come onto my premises about Nov.
1897. Owner is notified to call
and get same and pay for keep and
advertising.
]. /. HEAVIN,
Sunny Side, Oklahoma.
5k miles south of Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20
Tia Truth About Cancer

pew book giving q most compre-
I've explanation. Of cancer and its
gful treatment without the
b offered for free distribution
nodical institution. Of national
inenct. Send for your copy to-
Address, o. A. johnson, n. D.,
DO, 1890 Main St, Kansas City,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

First published In Baxter Springs
News December 20, 1919
ORDINANCE NO. 179
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING UN
TO THE WESTERN UNION
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, A COR,
P0RArION, THE RIGHT TO
CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AMI
MAINTAIN A TELEGRAPH
LINE OVER AND ALONG GER.
TAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS
IN THE CITY OF BAXTER
SPRINGS, KANSAS.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAY
OR AND C0UNCILMEN OF THE
CITY OF BAXTER SPRINGS,
KANSAS:
Section 1. That the Western I'm
ion Telegraph Company, a corpora
ton, its successors and assigns, is
hereby granted the right to construct,
erect, maintain and operate telegraph
poles, fixtures and wires, for supply
ing telegraph service, over and along
the alleys in Blocks One "a, Two (2),
Three (3), and Four az, in Griswold
and Hawks Addition to said City, and
the alley between Block One ~ Girls
void and Hawks Addition and Block
Four (4) in Brewsters Second Addi-
ton to said City, and across West
Street, Grant Street, Lincoln Street
and Main Street in said city.
Section Two. This ordinance and
all rights Hereunder shall be taken
and usel subject to and under all ordi-
nances and regulations Of a police
nature governing the construction
and maintenance and use of such
in public places rs may be
legally adopted by the City Council
Of said City.
Section Three. All poles shall be
set and wires run as outlined in plat
heretofore filed with the Clerk OF said
City on the 9th day Of November,
1917.
Section Four: This Ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after It's publication in The official
city paper, the date Of its legal ef-
thereafter, and its accep-
lance in writing by The Western Tn
ion Telegraph Company, and shall
continue in force for the term of
twenty years thereafter.
Passed, signed and approved De-
rcmber 10, 1917.
Z. l.. WRIGHT, Mayor.
D. NJ. SPRATT, City Clerk.
Seal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

Fred Nichols, manager Of the
NichOls-GOOdeagle drug store, has re-
eeivod his quoStionaire.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

Miss Dessa Campbell is clerking
at Posters during the Christmas
rush.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. N. v. Eardlsy spent
the wssk end IN Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

First published In Baxter Springs
News, November 20, 1917
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOUTH
WEST MISSOURI RAILROAD
COMPANY IN CHEROKEE
COUNTY, KANSAS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

First published in Baxter Springs
News November 20, 1910
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
CHEROKEE COUNTY, KANSAS.
SITTING AT COLUMBUS
Florence o. Morgan, ......,..... Plaintiff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-20

Clerk Of the District Court.
By A. W. WEBER, Deputy,
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03

A visit to Mont Carnillet demon- strates the importance the Germans at tached to this place and the eXtraordi- nary preparations made to hold it in order to preserve the observatories from which the Germans were able to watch the French artillery. Inside the hill the Germans had excavated a tun- mel with three exits on the northern slopes. There was space sufficient to hold three battalions with ten days ra- tions, and big ammunition depots. Above the tunnel were many deep shell ters and machine guns emplacements and pits for Grenadiers.
 The existence of this tunnel was un- known until the French offensive on April IT, when, after the first French waves passed, the German occupants sortied and fired upon them from the rear On May 20, after terrific artil- lery preparation with sixteen inch guns and gas shells the French made a sec ond attempt and won the crest and the northern slopes of Mont Carmillet. The French awaited a counter attack from the garrison of the tunnel similar to that of the 17th, but none occurred.
 A German officer. captured near one of the ventilation shafts of the tunnel, also expressed astonishment at the ab- sence of reaction by his comrades. He was caught while endeavoring to call the garrison out. Later it was found that the entire garrison had perished. It comprised six companies of the -four hundred and seventy sixth German in- fantry regiment two machine gun companies, two sections of pioneers, an ambulance unit and signal attachments beside a number of artillery officers,
 Since this French success, tine Ger man artillery has been hampered great ly owing to lack of observation facili- ties. The fire of the Germans has as a consequence been most cratic, and their infantry attacks here therefore, been doomed to failure.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The grain requirements of the allies and the Eu ropean neutrals were put at 971, 900, 900 bushels, a total much greater than the United States can supply, in a state ment by Herbert C. Hoover today list ing the minimum needs of each nation for human consumption and for feed
 It will, of course, be impossible" :" said MT. Hoover" for North America to furnish all of this quantity, although the major load must fall on us. In any event it emphasizes the necessity for control of exports in order to control prices and protect our supply and the necessity for conservation and elimi- nation of waste in order to increase the volume of our exports"
 MT. Hoover believes the United States and Canada can export this year at least 00,000,00 bushels of grain. If the winter wheat crop improves and the spring crop is larger than normal, he believes this may be increased to S00, 100000. Shipments of that much grain, much of it wheat will force American consumers to eat less wheat than usual.
 Coordination of allied food pur- chases will be established as soon as the food bills and the export limitations becomes law. At present the allies and neutral countries are purchasing in large quantities for future delivery. There is no guarantee that these will be made as this government may hold up contracts to assure an adequate food supply at home.
 MT. Hoover denied report that the
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
PLAN INSURANCE eO PENSIONS ARE
 NOT NECESSARY
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON. June 2.-Plans for issuing S4,000 free government insur- ance on the life of every American sailor during the war in lieu of pension arrangements, will be taken up next week by the council of national defense. A report prepared by Assistant Secre tary Sweet of the commerce depart ment ready to be submitted, urges that the insurance be provided through leg islation before American troops a1e sent to France.
 The defense council took up the question some weeks ago turned the whole subject over to the department of commerce for investigation. The re- port now ready offers a long list of arguments showing the advantage of working out a compensation system be- fore American lives are lost in the war
 The plans as prepared provide for flat insurance of S4,000 on the life of every officer and private in the military and naval service, to be paid to his beneficiaries without premiums A government insurance bureau would handle the whole subject and there would be provision for a system of in- sUrance by which officers and men de- string to do so could take out amounts higher than the s4,000 free policy by paying premiums at Peace rates.
 Insurance companies, 1t is said, are ready to approve the scheme if assured the government will not continue in the insurance business after the war. War hazards are so great few com panies are anxious to insure soldiers and sailors except at high premiums Of ficials have been told. although many companies who have on their lists men now in the military and naval service have not advanced their premium rates.
 At the end of the war, the govern ment, it is suggested. could turn over to insurance companies it's premium war business, dropping the flat S4,0O0 policy on all who leave the service, but continuing it on men who remain in the army or navy,
 One argument advanced for the in- surance plan is that it would improve the morale of the troops since many would go into battle much more Will ingly if assured their dependents would be cared for if they were killed. The plan would provide also insurance for partial or total disability. In case of death the insurance would be paid in installments whose amount would be determined by a government board Government officials are convinced fCortinued on page eighty
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
PRINCE UD|VE AND
 WILLIAM MARC0N|
 ADDRESS THE HOUSE
[Republican A. p. Leased wire1

WASHINGTON. lure D. Prince Udine and William Marconi of the Italian war mission addressed the house today, renewing Italy's assur- ances of qualification upon America S entrance into the war and predicting American industry and resourcefulness would be the deciding factor in the struggle with German autocracy The visitors were given an enthusiastic re- ception.
 Tine prince brought cheers from the floor and galleries when he predicted the United States and Italy and allies could not fail to win a victory that should be enduring. Signor Marconi appearing in public for the first time since the missions arrival. paid a trib- ute to American inventiveness and re- called feelingly that America had con- trihuted greatly to all he had accom- plished in the field of science
 Signor Marconi who has been i'll since he reached Washington, probably will no. accompany the mission on it's tour of American cities which begins Monday.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
RALLY ' 1O ANNOUNCE
 b|G3 DATE

While plans for the patriotic celebra- tion to be held on Monday, the day preceding the selective draft registra- tion, are steadily going on under the direction of Captain J. L. B. Alexan- der, chairman of the special commit tee assisted by P. c. Gettins and Vic Hanny, the Arizona Council of De fense, is busily engaged in arranging similar meetings throughout the state on the same day.
 According to advices received by George Smalley, secretary of the coun- cil, Arizona is going to be a blaze of patriotic demonstrations on Monday Every city and town and almost all of the smaller settlements in the state are preparing for the event.
 Volunteers among the young women of Phoenix are being called for. their services being in demand to distribute Liberty Loan pamphlets on Registra- tion day Their presence also is nee essary at Riverside Park on that even ing and it is especially desired that there shall be four young women at each of the registering places in the city during the hours they will be open on Tuesday They will pin badges on the young men after they have regis tered and also will congratulate them for having come forward so willingly to do their duty to their country Among the young women who already have volunteered for this swork are Miss Hannah Brown. Miss Hannah Egg elSton and Miss Bernice Egelston.
 Tn addition to the blowing of horns on the morning of Tuesday to an- nounce the opening of the registration booths there will be four mounted buglers on duty the entire day, one in each ward. Once each hour the bugler in each ward will make the rounds of that ward, stirring up every section of the ward with notes from the bugle.
 The Monday evening patriotic cele- bration in Phoenix will take place at City Hall plaza in which addresses will alternate with band and choral music. The program for the evening is under the direction of Captain J. L.. B. Alexander who probably will pre- side at the meeting.
 Judge Richard F.. Sloan and Wiley E.. Jones, attorney general, will deliver patriotic addresses urging the young men of registerable age to consider that act an honor and privilege. They
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
MORE VEGETABLES
 IN DIET URGED BY
 HERBERT |. HOOVER
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ

WASHINGTON. June 2.-An in creased vegetable diet was urged on the American people today by Herbert c. Hoover as a means of conserving the supply of staple foodstuffs. In an appeal to the countrys housewives, Hoover emphasized the allies needs of staples and the probable needs of this country next winter.
 We want the American people to increase the proportion of vegetables in their diet for many reasons Hoover said. Vegetables, including potatoes, compose but a small fraction of the diet of the Americans, considered as a nation.
 of our total foOdStuffs. in terms of units, only about IA per cent are sup piled in the form of vegetables, while some 40 per cent arises from cereal products, including bread. 20 per cent from various animal products. and 13 per cent from sugar. The widespread agitation throughout the country to in crease production of foodstuffs has re suited in a large expansion of the gar den area and with normal weather con- ditions we may hope for a greatly in- creased supply of garden vegetables. These may be disposed of either by di- rect consumption during the summer months or conservation for winter use.
 Much the more simple and direct thing to do is to increase the propor- tion of vegetables in the diet during the months of July. August and Sep tember, and thus save portion of the cereals, meat and sugar for winter use. To double the proportion of vegetables and thus diminish approximately the drain on bread and meat supplies. in no way suggests vegetarianism; public health will not only be normal but especially during the summer months will even be improved if the proportion of vegetables in the general diet is doubled"
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
SAYS MAJORITY
 IF MEN VOTE IN
 FAVOR OF STRIKE
.RepublIcan A. p. Leased Wire!

JEROME, June 2.-W. A. Burns. ex- ecutive committeeman of the Interna- tional Union of Mine. Mill and Shelter workers. estimated tonight that sixty per cent of the members of the union had voted against accepting the con cession of mine operators made in a proposal for settlement of the strike of about 1900 copper miners in the Je- rome district called May A to enforce demands for recognition of the union.
 The statement was made by Burns shortly after the union men had fin ished ballotting late tonight on the pro- posal to accept the concessions and re- turr to work. The official result will not be announced until tomorrow, it was stated.
 Ii was reported that Austrian miners among the union men voted soiidly against accepting the proposal.
 John Mcbride. conciliator of the de- partment of labor, said tonight he be- lieVed the proposal would have been acceDted had the men voted last night
 4 demand made today by the eXecu- tive committee of the union that She United Verde discharge all men who had refused to strike was rejected by Robert F. Tally, superintendent of the mine. The committee also submitted a list of several shift bosses, who, the union leaders alleged, had 'mistreated" the miners and asked their discharge as a condition of calling off the strike. Tally stated he would hear protests of this nature from a grievance committee of the employees after the strike was settled
 PRESCOTT, June 2.-Union Miners in the Jerome copper district, on strike to enforce demands for recog- milton of the union, voted tonight by a majority of 90 to return to work, according to dispatch received from Jerome. The official count was said to show 4e7 votes in favor of ac cepting the concessions offered by the mine operators and 4S1 against
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
KAISER PRAISES MEN
 FOR THEIR VICTORIES
(RepubIioan Associated Press Leased Wire)

London the following to the pr n France: "on had address deputatons the the French through the Asne and Cham to all  tn nennysas were attered. ftherId and full of confidence telesraphed the of Bavaria follows: battlefield of the fierce battles Of the last months brought  to liar feeling the entir army
 
 
  oiou in fighting future"
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
PUBLISHED SAY HIGH POSTAL RATES MEAN RUIN
Prefer Tax O Adesng Receipts To Be Met By Higher Advelsng Ra
GERMANS SACRIFICE HUNDREDS TRYING TO.
 REGAIN LOST HILLS

(Froma Corresp of the HEADQUARTERS FRENCH ARMIES IN FRANCE, efforts of hills comprising Mont Rheims fruiles Its
 
 
  etvvth disaster.
   followed obtained footing the French lines and the f  detachment menwe thenwi putin a Frenchc nter-att