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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-23
THE PERSHING FORCE
 SIMPLY A BEGINNING

When it was announced that Per- shing would lead to the trenches of France and Flanders little force of between 2S,000 and 10000 men, the general rejoicing throughout the >Uni ted States was tempered by a shudder of horror. Fear was great that 2 handful of Americans. determined to snow their prowess. would rush in their enthusiasm into the cannons month and suffer annihilation.
 Since that first announcement, how ever. the indicated facts are slowly asserted themselves As result it may be stated, that while the first troops to go into training in France will be of no greater numerical strength than 10000, the first troops to enter the trenches will be of such numbers that they can give good account of themselves and remain intact despite the death and destruction which will necessarily be encountered.
 There is no reason for any patriotic American to entertain fear lest the struggle be concluded before he has had a chance to strike his blow against the TeutonS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-23
UNFRAMED TROOPS MUST HAVE SPACE

The war department does not make public it's plans regarding the organi- zation of it's army in France. It has stated that General Pershing shall so and that his force, in the beginning, shall number between 2s.ooO and 10000 men.
 It is believed. however, that as soon as the first unit is reported to have reached France. the second will he started. The regular army. it is in- dicated, will be first drawn into serv- ice. Thereafter National Guard units as they are recruited into the federal service, will be shipped abroad It Is provided that all such units shall be in service by August 5---the date on
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
DADDYS EVLNIN(
EAIRY TALL
~ MARY GRAHA3.l0,.jl. AL J. {. mn
CHARIOT RACE.

"The Gnomes," said Daddy, ''were
giving a great many parties now that
their cousins, the Bogey family, had
come to visit.
'.Now, one day Peter Gnome was a
visiting old Mr.. Giant.
"We're going to give chariot race
entertainment for the benefit of our
cousins, the Bogey family, he said.
will you come and judge for us?'
"Thank you,' said Mr.. Giant, po-
litely. i will be both honored and de-
lighted to come AS he said this he
made low bow.
.'Thank you for being SO obliging,'
said Peter Gnome, and off he went.
t.Next he called on Witty Witch.
"'We are giving chariot race en-
tertainment,' he said, for our friends
and cousins, the Bogey family. Will
YOU come and tell US some of your
wonderful stories after we have had
the racer
at will be only too delighted said
Witty Witch.
Ihen It's all SeLtled, Sitlu TeLer
Gnome. This afternoon at three, pray
come
"Three is an hour the Fairies,
Gnomes, Brownies and Elves are very
fond of. They give many of their par
ties at just this time.
Eat three promptly, then, the char
lot race began. Oh, how thrilling
were the races, for nothing is quite so
exciting as a chariot race. They were
all in it and the woods were filled with
chariots. The creatures in the woods
gasped in wonder as they saw the
chariots go tearing by.
.You see, in Fairyland they can do
so much. When trees or little woods
creatures got in the way up went the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why take ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used for fifty-one years in all
towns in the United States, Canada.
Australia, and other countries, for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the
throat, especially lung trouble. II
gives the patient a good nights rest,
free from coughing. with easy expec-
toration in the morning, giving nature
a chance to sOothe the in1amed parts,
throw off the disease, helping the pa
tent to regain his health, assisted by
pure air and sunshine when possible
Trial size 25c. and 75c family size
Sold In all towns In the United States
Canada, Australia, and other coun-
tries.-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
He Knew.

A supervising principal recently was
testing some children In reading and.
in order to know whether they inter-
preted correctly, asked the meaning
of different words. One word which
promised difficulty was "christened."
When asked, none could tell its mean
Ing. In order to lead up to its mean
ing the supervisor asked: well, what
do they do when a baby's born?'
One urchin, whose home must have
had recent visit from Mr.. Stork.
popped up and said, ''They weigh ii. ;"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13

chariots in the air and landed down
the other side, for the chariots were
drawn by the fairy ponies of the
Fairy Queen.
1.-TWO GnOmes stood In one chariot.
On their heads were green WreathS
and their reins were made Of green
and gold ribbons.
|. .Next came the Fairies in white,
with white and silver ribbons for
reins.
.'The Elves wore bright red cos
tunes, red wreaths and yellow rib
bOns.
1.-THE Brownies were in deep brown
velvet, with brown oak leaves around
their heads and reins Of brown, with
golden bells which tinkled so cheer
fully.
1.-THE Bogey family sat in a gallery
made through the woods. Mr.. Giant
was at one end and Witty Witch at the
other.
1.-THE Bogey cousins were delighted
with the races and at times almost fell
over with excitement But Mr.. Giant
stretched out his long arm, which held
them all back, for his arm reached all
along the line where the Bogey family
sat-
After the chariot race was over,
one final race was to take place be-
tween the two who had been in the
lead. Two of the Brownies and two
+l,o IY11oe.. 11yoyn o1aoCor.
HThey started off after Mr.. Giant
had blown a big whistle. But what
do you think happened? You can
never guess, so I'll have to tell you.
The bottom of the chariot in which
the Brownies were riding fell out, and
they had to run along with the rest
of the chariot and the ponies to keep
up. OF course, the ponies never stop
ped to turn around to see if the
Brownies were all right, Imagine
ponies doing that in an exciting char
lot race
"But oh, how Mr.. Giant, Witty
Witch and the Bogey family did
laugh! They thought it quite the fun
NEST thing they had ever seen.
NATURALLY, the Elves won the race |;
but when they saw that the Brownies
had kept up, even though the bottom
of their chariot had fallen out. they
said that they should be given the
prize.
Mr.. Giant, however, gave them all
prizes Of fine sticks made out of birch
bark, for their spring walks. And then
they sat down in the gallery with the
Bogey family, all very much out of
breath.
81 am going to tell stories later
on, said Witty Witch, but first Of all
I want to say how I welcome the
Bogey family here They are not
known-this is the way they should
be known SO many Children and
Grown-Ups say that Bogeys are awful
creatures who rush after naughty lit
tie children and frighten them. Chill
| dren never get over such frights and
| it's not true The Bogeys are fine and
kind and nice, and love everyone,
too, even if I'm q Witch.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
BILIOUS, HEADACHY,
SICK ''CASCARETS"
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get q 10-cent box.

Sick headache, biliousness. dizzi-
ness. coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath-always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, fermenting food In the
bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead of being cast out
Of the system is re-absorbed into the
blood When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue 1t causes con-
gestion and that dull, throbbing. sick
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach. remove the sour, undigesteG
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 10-cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear, stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months Adv,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
A Predicament.

1t was the night of nights. Isabella
had said ''yes," Isabella's father had
said YES" and Isabella's "young man"
was happy. So was Isabella.
Minutes licked away as they sal
hand in hand, not caring for CONVERSE
ton, blissfully content to sit and sit
and sit in each others proximity. But
suddenly IsabelIa's young man grew
restless. He began to witch and pull
fearsome faces. His facial contortions
got worse and worse, till at last Isa-
bella got scared and cried:
what is it, beloved? Tell your Isa-
bella! Are you subject to fits?"
mo, no, of course not" said the
young man soothingly. MY eyeglasses
are falling off and / don't want to
let go of your lovely little hands,"
Gurgles London Answers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
CLEARS AWAY PIMPLES
Does cuticura olntment-Assisted by
cuticura soap-TriaI Free.

On rising and retiring smear the af-
fected surfaces gently with Cuticura
Ointment. Wash off in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin is clear keep it so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.
Boston. Sold re.-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
LIGHT RESPONSIBILITY.

II thought you said Dubson could be
depended on in an emergency. Yes
terday his house caught fire and he
got so excited he couldn't turn in an
alarm
81 failed to explain the kind Of en-
Urgency r meant. If you should ever
want to stoop over and tie your shoe
lace, Dubson could be depended on to
hold your hat"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
important 10 Mothera
Unjust Taxes.

"Gertrude,' asked the teacher.
what were the causes Of the Reyolu-
tionary WARP"
1T had something to do with auto
mobiles, but / do not understand just
what" replied Gertrude.
"Oh, nor said the teacher, that
was before the day of automobiles
'sWell, it said it was on account OF
unjust taxis,' said Gertrude firmly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Easet
the antiseptic powder for the feet. Shaken into
the shoes and sprfnkled in the foot-Dath, AlIena
Foot. Ease makes tight shoes feel easy and gives
instant relief to corns and bnnions Try II todGy.
Sold everywhere, 25c. For FREE trial package
address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy ~. 1s--Aov.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13

Floods in 1915 caused losses in the
United States aggegatng s21, oO0. 0O0
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13
1t feaches tie
y0nngSferS 10 DC
bapble,- and more
asefM/ nllzenS

N THO past seven years thousands OF
town and cities in all parts Of the Unit
ed States have used the Boy Scout
program as means of developing their
boys into manly men, and the success
Of their efforts is shown by the fact
that today there are over 10000 Boy
Scouts in this country.
The movement has been Endorsed by
educators, by churches of every de-
nomination. hy civic and nhilanthrOnic
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. Malinda Allen of Melrose, KS,
died Thursday, November 9th, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Fannie
Bruce in Tar River, Okla. Mrs. Allen
was "a years of age, and leaves to
mourn her death two sons and three
daughters; ]. S. Allen Of Hallowell,
Kansas, F. NJ. Allen Of Parsons, Kan
sas, Becca Turchell of Greenfield, ILL.,,
Mary Colthar of st. Louis, No., and
Fannie Bruce of Tar River, Okla. In
terment was in the Fairview cemetery
at Melrose, Kansas, beside her hus-
band who died in 1901.
A large number Of the members Of
the Moose lodge, No. 1173, Of this
city, were present at the dedication
exercises Of the new Moose home in
Pittsburg, which took place recently.
Among the members and friends Of
the organization who were present
were: Miss Olive Mansinberger, W.
H. Abbott, T. E. Cooper and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. J. o. Hunter, Mr.. Miller, G.
L. Cox and L. Felts. A big dance
was included in the program the
proceeds Of which was given to COM
panies C. and D. of that city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

w. w. Scott returned on Monday
from Columbus, Ca, where he went
couple of weeks ago to see his son, W
A. Scott. He had intended to be alb
sent several weeks but the destruc-
ton Of the Methodist church by fire
and other matters appertaining to
the development Of Baxter, induced
him to come back here for q couple
of weeks. Mr.. Scott has been q resi-
dent Of Baxter for many years. He
stuck by the old town when there
was little reason for hoping that it
would ever become more than q quiet
country village. But he never got in
to the rut Of unprogressiveness like
q few old timers that anyone can pick
out. Mr.. Scott rejOiees in the pros
perity that has come to this city and
he is one Of the foremost in devoting
his time and using his means to
speed its development. To that end
he is at present taking q deep interest
in seeing that the old Methodist
church shall be replaced by beautiful
and spacious edifice that will provide
for the growth Of the church as Bax-
ter develops.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Richard Sebastian Of Joplin spent
the week end in Baxter, the guest Of
Russell Earls. Richard now holds a
good position with the Empire Elec-
trio Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

A camping party of high school
students spent the weekend at Five
Mile and had one glorious time. Fri
day night they enjoyed a truck ride
to Joplin. Mrs. T. T. McAbOy chap
eroned the party. Those in the crowd
were Clover Gaba, Thelma Wells,
Louise Convey, Dorothy Cooke,
Dorothy Smith, Ralph Pfremmer,
Herbert McAboy, Hazelton Menshaw,
Burton Convey and Pascal Popple-
well.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Although the dance given in the
Goodeagle hall last Friday evening
was gotten up very hurriedly and
without any invitations being issued,
there was q good attendance and .
good time reported by all present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

According to a recent letter from
France, Dewey Names, who went over
with Pershing's men, has been con-
fined to the hospital for 10 days. His
mother, sisters and relatives are get
ting ready to send him a box Of
Christmas presents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Of these ttrilEss a $4,000 company
was organised recently. Now the COM
pany Il building . ESQ ton capacity
mill on It's lease. nearly two miles
southwest Of this city. This company
IL to be known a. the Diamond.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

P. A. Williams Of Joplin, IL sinking
Q shaft on the Col. Joe 7. Davis lease,
which has been known a. the Strong
lease for some time. Very rich strikes
were mads hare ct comparatively
shallow depths and upon The report
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. F.; R. Cook and her invalid
mOther, her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Longmiers, all Of
Springfield, Mo-, arrived in Baxter
Springs to make their home here. Mr..
Cook is engaged in mining business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. Bert Williams Of this place.
who has been quite sick for some
time was operated on last Friday.
The operation was q success and Mrs.
Williams ID recovering nicely.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

The Misses Swannie Smith, Mildred
Popplewell and Florence Pfremmer,
and the Messrs. Russell Earls, Oliver
Mcbride and Richard Sebastian
mOtored to Joplin and Webb City
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

A party from Miami composed Of
the following people were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Barnes Sun
day: George Ogden, Miss Eunice
Keith, Miss Madaline Harr and Mrs.
Bessie Gardner, sister Of Mrs. Barnes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

L. A. Stone formerly Of Adrain
Mo-, has moved to Baxter and Is
building two new houses on the
corner Of Grant and Oak. Mr.. Stone
is doing the contracting himself and
expects to continue that business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. Louisa Dever, Of Baxter
Springs, has brought suit in the Cher
okee county district court against
her husband, William Dever, for an
absolute divorce, and the restoration
of her maiden name, Louisa Wade.
The couple was married in 1907.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

A very good strike on the Turner
land, three miles southwest Of Bax-
ter Springs has been reported. It Is
said that the drill cuttings indicated
that the ore, which is lead, in that
hole Is better than any others discov-
cred on that lease.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Sam Abrams went to Kansas City
last Friday night on q short business
trip.
Perry Oliver and Walter Arbuthnot
were in Columbus last. Saturday on
business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15
CARD OF THANKS

We. wish to .Gxtsnd our thanks 10
al those who 70 kindly assisted ub IN
our time Of need Sunday.
7,zt W. z Walker and wife,
ChsS. wsggonsF and vie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. w. H. Stanfield left Baxter
Springs Saturday for Buffalo, Kan
sas, where she will make an indef-
mite visit with her friends and rela-
tives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Allen of Par
sons spent last Saturday and Sun
day as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
C. Armstrong on East Sheridan
street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Young doc" Scates has accepted
q position as helper on drill rig,
with the idea of learning the drilling
business, and purchasing a rig Of
his own.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

The Square Deal Mining company
is developing Cora Ebenstein's 80
acre tract, two miles west of this city.
Only one drill is in operation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

MIR. and Mrs. E. A. Lapp of Day
tona, Fla, arrived in this city in
their car to visit Mrs. Q. W. Marker
and w. w. Winn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Barbara Walker and Erville Osthoff
Of Columbus were among those pres
ent at the dance last Friday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. R. J. Lee returned to Baxter
Springs after several days of visiting
with her relatives in st. Joseph, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

The Rev. ]. w. Scott, D. D. will
preach at the Blue Mound church
Saturday evening 500 p. m. Com
munion services Sunday 500 p. m.
The public is invited to attend these
services.
]. H. Hoopingarner, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

The Willing Workers Of st. Jo-
seph's Catholic Church will meet this
afternoon with Miss Josie Murphy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Miss Maud Peck of Galena has &C.
cepted a position as stenographer and
bookkeeper at the News office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Rev. and Mrs. Seth Brown Of
Miami, Oklahoma, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Eli Kane last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

W. N. ArbuthnOt spent Sunday In
Webb City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Harry K. Powell, manager of The
Joplin Storage Battery was in town
last Saturday on business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Van Cavanaugh and wife spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. c. Cava-
naugh's father in Cherokee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mrs. Josephine johnson is taking
nurses training In Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold T. Wright
spent several days in Kansas City
last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Henry EversOle Of Fulton, Mo-, was
q Baxter visitor last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15
Town Topics.

Eli Kane Is helping Ted Shutters
this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Hazelton Minshall and Ralph
Pfremmer were Joplin visitors Fri
day night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Whistler Of
Carthage visited Mr.. and Mrs. G. N.
Ukena over Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

A pie social will be given at the
Star school house November 10. Ev-
erybody invited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

Miss Marie Convey and Ted Treece
spent Sunday in Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

H. D. Long and Jack Grewe were
business visitors to Locust Grove last
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-15

street.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16

Methodist.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
FREEDOM OF THE DOLLAR

THE dollar cannot be pressed into
involuntary servitude any more sue
cessfully than the man, and capital
seeks the lines of least resistance and
largest profits. Even in the most pros
porous year I'm their history-1916-
the net return from railroad earrings
was less than per cent on the prop
erty devoted to the public service, and
this rate is certain to be lowered in
the current year
How relatively small this return to
capital from railroad investment is
may readily be seen in comparing It
with the earnings in other lines of
business during the past twelve
months, or by noting the prices quoted
for railway stocks as the measure of
the public estimate OF their relative
value, or Of their value now as com.
pared with 1915."-Mr. Frank Trum.
bull before The Economic Club, Wash.
ington, ID. c., January 18th. 1917.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
, . - % <>>> 80

Mrs. Arthur Ward is visiting in
Delta
Cal Musser made business trip to
Delta and to visit his wife.
Sidney Corn has been hauling saw
dust from the Gilbert mill to put up
ice
Miss Alice Dayhuff and Miss Stella
sims, of Delta, attended the dance
given at the Oscar huntington ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs Jim Couch from Colona
are visiting Frank Miller and family.
Also the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller is visiting them from Iowa.
Mrs. Georgia Corn and Mrs. Abbie
Miller gave a very delightful surprise
party for Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller.
1t was we'll attended and all reported
a very enjoyable time.
The neighbors got together and gave
a dance in Mr. Huffington's house
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Couch.
The ladies served a midnight lunch.
In the wee hours all departed for their
homes having enjoyed a fine time.