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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

Yes, Twelfth street and River street
are just the same, only it isn't River
street anymore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

Troy Killingsworth is spending this
week at his old hime in Springfield,
Mo. Troy is one Of the boys in town
who are waiting for the call of Uncle
Sam. Fairfax Barnes recently bought
the Cash Store on Military avenue and
has renamed the institution the
BARNES Mercantile Co." and has a
large sign placed over the side walk
bearing the name. Mr.. Barnes is pro-
gressive and one Of the fellows who
roll up their sleeves and dig in when
ever an, thing for the benefit Of the
town demanding little work appears.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

Misses Maude, Naoma and Eva
Button were Joplin visitors yester-
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

]. W. Grantham mOtorsd to Walnut
last Friday to his farm near there.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

Now comes the chautauqua and
with It q chance to see some war vet
Grams and hear them talk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05
POLITICAL ANNoUNCEMENTs
For County Attorney

! hereby announce my candidacy
for denomination as county attorney,
subject to the approval Of my admin
istration by the republicans Of Cher.
okee County.
DON H. ELLEMAN. /.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

The Baxter Daily Citizen Is print
ing and distributing almost HOO pa
pers. There is no town Of the size
of Baxter Springs in this section OF
the country with q circulation 30
large.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

For Sale-Pigs, old enough to wean,
cows giving milk, heifer OF be fresh,
Mrs. Keplinger, near Lowell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

For Sale-McCO rmick moving ma.
chine. Jas. Large.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

For Sale-0ne library table, one
gas cook stove, two children's rockers,
three sectional book cases. Mrs. Burt
Kuhn. Phone 108.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

For Sale-Mare and colt, buggy and
harness. A. GODDARD, / block east, 2
blocks south of M. o. & G.. depot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-05

Wanted-$s0O.O0 private money on
city real estate. VIII pay go for one
year loan. Address G. B. Lamb, P. o
Box 616, Baxter Springs, Kas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
PROTECT YOURSELF
HELP YOUR NATION

confidence and assurance is simply a
reflection OF the spirit of the agricul-
tural people.
Since the declaration Of war there
has been q continuous battle on Amer
lean farms for more corn, more wheat
more meat, more poultry. more milk
and other foods to support the army,
the navy and the allies. Patriotism
has been demonstrated in the farm ac-
tivities and the increased food sup
ply.
The farms also have met the war
needs by furnishing men for the army
and navy. These men could not well
be spared, but they have been released
cheerfully for the big work at the
front. Women, boys and girls are com
ing forward to help do the farm work
In addition to furnishing men and
food, the farmers viii play a big part
in supplying money to the govern
ment. The fact that they have invest
ed in bonds of previous loans will be q
stimulus to buy more of the coming
issue. The farmer recognizes his
place in the war program and is sure
''to Go his bit'' in a big way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
EDITORIAL.
NEED FOR FIRING SQUAD.

1t must have occurred to a great
many people, in reading the newspa per
accounts of the lenient methods ADOPT
ed by the government authorities in
dealing with the spy. question, that the
plying of this trade by a German or
German sympathizer is far safer than
service in the army Of the Kaiser.
The most serious penalty imposed
so far has been against an officer Of
the United States army who voIun-
tarily announced that he could not do
justice to himself or his men in lead
ing them against his relatives and
friends fighting on the German side.
4 man who is convicted Of being a
leader in the spy plots against Ameri-
can lives and property is given a
prison sentence less than that usually
melted out to an embezzling clerk.
Other men, engaged in subterranean
efforts which might result in the kill
ing of more American boys than could
be accomplished by an entire German
regiment, are pleasantly interned in
quarters where they are provided with
creature comforts unknown to the
young men who are unfolding the
Stars and Stripes in No Mans Land.
The reas5n for this state of affairs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
TRUE CITIZENSHIP.

Much as We dislike to admit 1t, there
still exists distinct apathy toward
the war on the part of great many
people in various parts of the country.
The reason fer this IS even deeper than
constitutional pacitism or proGer-
manism based upon explainable blood
or mental association The fact is.
although We did not realize it until
recently, the average citizen of this
country has not had instilled in him
real responsibility in and to his gov
eminent. The extreme development of
the democratic idea in America and
the ultra-political nature Of our form
of government has resulted in the al
most total disappearance of the appre-
citation by the individual of what the
government means to him.
The changing Of this condition is
possibly the most serious problem fac
ing the United States today, outside
of winning the war. 1t involves com.
plete reimbursement and revitalizing of
our methods Of civic instruction. This
work must start in the schools of the
lowest grade. Many men who have
had the advantage of collegiate in
struction in political economy, and
even the influence of the discussion of
these matters in high school debating
societies, appreciate the problem. 1t
must be remembered, however, that
by far the greater majority of boys
who later make up the citizenry Of the
a in ~
through only the most elementary
grades.
The National Security League, or
ranized at the start of the war as q
preparedness proganda and now deyot-
ing it's entire efforts to the awakening
of the people to a realization Of the
meanings of the war and the menace
of defeat, has undertaken a nation
wide campaign en- this question of true
citizenship which is worthy of atten-
ton and support. 1t has enlisted the
cooperation Of state, county and city
superintendents of schools in all parts
of the country to make daily instruc-
ton on the war part of actual school
tuition. The league has also obtained
the EeietSe 10 IL Oh lull Pay ny tuS
Boards of Trustees Of q number of the
| largest colleges and universities in the
country Of corps of professors who
| are to constitute a "Nati0nal Patriotic
Education Faculty" to carry on this
work in the broader field. These men
will create a sort of peripatetic uni
versity, tourneying personally into all
parts of the country to spread this
thought of the necessity Of awakening
the citizenship Of the country TO re
sponsibility in its government. More
power to the National Security League
and may the nation quickly realize the
Importance of its work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
BLACKLEG CAUSED BY GERMS
Highly Bred Calves Should Be Vac
cinated Before 1t Picks Up
Little Organisms.

- Blackleg is caused by a small germ,
an organism about one three-thou-
sandth Of an inch long. This organism
multfplies very rapidly by one organ
ism dividing into two individuals and
these again dividing in the same way.
Also by producing very much smaller
spores or seeds. These spores are very
hardy and resist extreme heat and
cO.d, remaining alive sometimes for
many years AS a consequence when
a pasture, corral or feedlOt is once
contaminated with the organism there
is no telling how long it viii harbOr
the Infection. Dislnfecting such prem
fses is impractical. Safety lies in vac
cinatiOn. In all contagious or germ
diseases the animals most likely to get
sick are those whose constitution is
more or less weakened from any cause
at weaving time, after changing from
poorly fed to heavy feeding or vice
versa Immunfzing beforehand fnsures
safety. Highly bred calves are also
more susceptible than scrubs. Many
operators report perfect results when
they vaccinate at the same time they
brand, dehorn, or castrate. Vaccinate
any time for blackleg.
When a calf is turned upon infected
ground it picks up some of the spores
which gain entrance to the body in
various ways = through the bruised
skin, through the mouth either with |
animal licking itself. These spores
Immediately come into active life, |
begin to grow and multiply, and if the |
the food and water or merely by the |
animal is susceptible one it con-
tracts the disease. If it is immune |
the germ will have no effect whatever |
upon it. Therefore, imE1unize the calf |
with q reliable vaccine before 1t picks |
I'D these organisms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
SARATOGA

Miss Dorothy Athorp attended the
Womans Council of Defense meeting
held at Grand Rapids on Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. G. F. Dawes returned on We'd
nesday from her visit at Chill and
Marshfeld.
J. B. Weber sawed wood for w
Nicolaus on Thursday.
Word was received here on SATURDAY.
of the death of Mr.. David Hammond
IF Wilmot, S. D. He is a brother of
George V. Hammond and will be re-
membered by many, having visited
here about five years ago.
Charles and w T. Mobiles of Grand
Rapids were Sunday visitors at the
Frank Mobiles home.
Will Burhite did wood saving last
week for E. Tracy, Ed. Brazeau, H.
Noble, VIM. lesser, Ray Grover and
Frank Mobiles.
Eric Knuteson, Thomas Chrystal,
Fred Weber and L. R. Hammond are
making the Liberty Loan drive in this
Fown this week.
Miss Edna Dawes returned on Mon
day from Necedah.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. McGarigle and
Nrs. j. Gutheil were Sunday visitors
at the VIM. Nicolaus home.
Mrs. Frank Ross and son IIovd
were Grand Rapids visitors on Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Graves of Han
cock spent few days last week at the
Will Ross home.
Miss Dorothy Athorp spent Satur-
day and Sunday with home folks.
We understand Ed. Brazeau is now
owner of the farm formerly owned
by Mrs. Murphy Drake.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Abbot and Ross
BiNby were Saturday visitors at the
L. R. Hammond home.
Miss Fern Ross spent Sunday with
friends in East Saratoga.
S. V. TOPPING and J. B. Anderson
were busy last week hauling lime
stone from Nekoosa to put on their
land.
The farmers have lost all their last
years seeding of clover, it having
been winter killed.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Hammond and
guests attended the Jackie Band con-
cert at Nekoosa Saturday afternoon.
George Schmidt Jr. of Armenia was
a Sunday visitor at the P. Ghiloni
home.
Frank Ross and family attended the
Liberty Loan speech and concert at
Grand Rapids Saturday night.
Albert Anderson is home for a few
weeks to help on the farm.
K. B Roberts and Albert Ross de-
livered load of pork to Grand Rap
ids on Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

In this column will be found the
names of county officers, city Off
GERS, school board and library board
and other officers for general infor-
nation.
COUNTY OFFICERS

County Judge-W. J. Conway.
Sheriff-John E. Normington.
Under Sheriff Albert Natwick.
County Clerk-Sam Church.
County Treasurer-Claus Johnson.
Register of Deeds-Henry Ebbe-
Clerk of the Circuit Court-A. 3.
8ever
District Attorney-John Roberts.
County Highway Commissioner
L. Amundson.
Register in Probate-Mrs. Nellie
Dolan.
Surveyor. W. Severns.
Coroner-H. H. Helke.
Superintendent of Schools George
i. Varney.
Assessor of Incomes-Andrew P.
Zen.
Superintendent of Poor Farm-Jas.
Case
Superintendent of Isane Asylum
{. E. Gibson
State SENATOR. P. Witter.
Member of Assiembly-Byron Whit
ingham.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
UNIVERSAL military
TRAINING VOTES
176 Congressman and az Sena-
tors Are Recorded for Meas
ure by Security League.

The National Security League an
nOunces today that it has recorded in
favor Of universal military training
176 members of the House of Repre-
sentatives and ~ members Of the Sen
ate. The figures III the canvass which
the League has been conducting stood
179 in the House of Representatives
and 10 in the Senate in it's last an.
n0uncement These figures were re
Auced by the retirement from Congress
of three New York representatives
who were committed to universal
military training-viz, Congressman
Griffin, who was elected sheriff of
Kings county; Murray Hubert, ap-
nointed dock commissioner by Mayor
Hylan, and Congressman Bruckner
elected borough president of the
Bronx. The advocates in the Senate
were reduced by three by the death of
Senators Brady of Idaho, Newlands of
Nevada and Hughes of New Jersey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
The Kaiser and Russian Wheat.

Reports from neutral countries tell
If Germany and Austria shipping to
their starving people several hundred
thousand tons of Russian and Rou-
nanian wheat. No mention is made
Df the price the cOnQuering armies
paid for the precious grain, for the
good reason that no price was paid.
Farmers here in America are get
ing pretty fair price for their wheat
from a government which is only ask
ng in return that some Of this money
paid for the crops be loaned back that
more wheat may be bought. 1t is bet
er TO lend to our government than to
withhold funds to conduct this war
and have Germany carry away the
crops and pay nothing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Mrs. Spellman passed away Satur-
day morning. They have taken her to
Waukegan for burial.
A very large crowd attended the
L. A. S. at the, Geo. Schmidt home
Thursday. The next meeting will be
May 8, with Mrs. Carrie Spice and Mrs
Val Spice.
Robert Klegg is now working in
Nekoosa.
Mrs. P o. Pearson and children
spent Saturday with Mrs. Fay Wells.
The George Goodness family spent
Sunday at Miner.
Henry Rattunda of Necedah was a
caller at the Fay Wells home Sunday
anroute to Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Paaps were Sun
1av visitors at the Oliver Alnes home.
The Fay Wells family have moved
INTO their farm in Frog Hollow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Mon
zoe Center spent Sunday at the Joe
Nelson home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
SACRIFICES MUST Be MADE
Mai. Gen. Parker Says Put Heart and
Soul in Liberty Lean Boost.
BY MAJ. GEN. JAMES PARKER.
Tcommandant, Camp Custer, Battle
Crack Mich


Tcommandant, Camp Custer, Battle
Creek, Mich.I
This war has lasted nearly four
years, and there is no end in sight.
Most wars come to an end as result
Of exhaustion and despair on the
part Of one side or the other. We
contend we have saved our allies from
defeat by going into this war with our
infinite resources, but if we wish to
Impress upon our enemies that fact,
we will have to show by our action
that we are heart and soul in this
struggle, and are ready to make every
sacrifice to succeed. As yet we have
made few sacrifices as compared with
our allies. England, for many months,
has been expending money at the rate
of over one billion Of dollars q month,
and France and Italy have been doing
the same thing, proportionately.
In France, England and italy almost
every woman is in black, almost ev-
cry family in mourning. This is the
"supreme sacrifice they have been
making in the cause Of humanity. We
also have our dearest and best enlisted
In this war. Must we, also, sacrifice
them? That depends upon the atti-
tude of our people. Our country has
made what seems to Us a stupendOus
effort in the way of preparation. But
It is only beginning. We must show
by the action Of our people that all
NJ Of u
try are ready to be poured out for VIC
tory.
The Germans have declared we are
pot a Warlike nation, that we are
slaves of the dollar. They do not be-
lieve we are in earnest. They do not
as yet believe that anything we viii
do will save our allies. They have
gained in heart through the detection
of Russia, and they believe they can
crush our allies before we will come to
their assistance. What, then, can we
do to save our country?
We must vote for this war. We
must register our ballots in favor OF
its prosecution t. the death. This we
can best do by general subscription to
the Liberty loans. Every person Of
mature age, man or woman, should
invest in these bonds. Those who
invested before should invest again.
We want to show our enemy that nine
tenths Of the American people, with
out regard to origin or race, demand
that this thing be put through. Let
those who wish to register and vote
for justice, humanity and peace sub
scribe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
The Western Drive

The Germans in making their west
ern drive in France are not meeting
with the success that they anticipated
they would. While they have been
making a little progress as to the
number of miles they gain, the ter
ritory secured is not of sufficient i'm
portance, when the cost is estimated
as to the great number of lives lost
on the German side. Thus far it is
estimated that nearly million men
have been killed, wounded and taken
prisoners during the progress of the
western drive. The Germans at the
present time are practically no better
off than they were six months ago.
In the mean time it is estimated that
the Americans have an army of nearly
a million men in France, and expect
to have another million more before
the summer is over with, all we'll e.
4uipped and ready for service. We
annot understand how the German
ople stand for the Militarism and
Kaiserism. Eventually the Germans
cannot possibly win and why they con-
niue to sacrifice their men is the
The hospitals in Belgium and Hol-
nder of the world. We are informed
nd are overcrowded with the wound
II that have become so in the west
orn drive. The Germans fear to bring
the large number wounded into Ger
my because then their people would
~ the truth as to the large num-
a~ IF killed and wounded. This con-
'ition of affairs cannot go on very
much longer before the German peo-
Die will revolt against their own mill
tary government The willing sacri-
See of the American people for great
principle and ideals in this war. is
the wonder of all Europe. The fact
that we are spending billions of money
IN our loans to the allies besides what
1t costs us to equip our great army
and furnish them with munitions of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Don't forget the Red Cross dance
Friday night April 26th, in Hamm's
Hall.
We are all sorry Prof. Chillrud got
his call from Uncle Sam and will
leave Friday. We were all in hopes
he would be able to finish his term
of school. He will be rendered a fare
we'll party at the school house on
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. n. G. Ratelle is confined to
her bed with an attack Of La grippe
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Grunewald are
rejoicing over the arrival Of a baby
girl born April II.
Mrs. Evelyn Crotteau has purchased
the Peter Hammers place on the S E
four corners. North of the Catholic
church. She moved thereon Tuesday.
John Meyers has moved his family
in the Maud Robbins home
Arthur lockwood and family spent
Saturday and Sunday at the home of
her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Livernash
are rejoicing over the arrival of a
baby girl born Sunday night.
Mrs. Livernash has been seriously
i'll and Miss Hewitt of your city is
caring for her.
Joe Zimmerman has built a new
cheese factory and Nick Ratelle has
been mixing the cement for the floors
| with his cement mixer.
A baby boy was born oMr. and
Mrs. John Hauser the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
SCHOOL CORNERSTONE

Regular meetings Of this IL
ED on the first Monday ol
1onth at 1880 o'clock p N
1st Ward-Mrs. F. P Arp. IS
/. Reeves.
End Ward-J. R. Ragan and Ja.ob
5earls.
3rd Ward t. ". Brazeaa, W. F
Kellogg.
4th Ward-Guy o. Babcock. Pres,
Mrs. Sam Church
5th Ward-Otto Beine and Carl
Nord.
9Th Ward-Rev. H. B. Johnson.
Johnson.
7th Ward-C. A. Hatch and Mrs. B.
L. Brown.
9Th Ward-J. " Natwick, C. A.
Meilicke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM
We Must Invest Our Money in Liberty
Bonds to The Last
Dollar.
BY JOHN FITZPATRICK,
president, Chicago Federation OF La


(FrestoenG, chicago FsQGf1TiCn or I'd
bor.)
We union members have organized
to protect ourselves from the aggres-
sion and selfshness Of any man or
group Of men who shall try to sacrifice
our rights to their desires. For years
we have fought, and slowly but sure
ly it has proven to be q winning fight.
Labor regulations, state and govern
ment legislation, public opinion have
all come to our side. Our fight is al
most won-and we have grown strong
and prospered. And now there comes
against us a greater foe.
The German military machine is the
curse Of humanity and its destruction
must be accomplished if democracy
and freedom are to exist.
The ground we have won must not
be lost. We will fight this new foe
as we did the Old. Democracy and
freedom is the only thing possible in
our eyes, whether it be for men or
nations. We have learned that there
are two sources of poWer-men and
money. We have given hundreds Of
thousands of men-and now we will
give money. We will invest our money
in Liberty bonds to the last dollar
that we can spare, so that we in
America will forever be free to work
out our own destinies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

IS aea Is appreciate TIE eopatry IS
at war and var * moi .ciyi1" matter.
4 man who conspfFes to place a bomb
in an American troop-ship OF a vessel
carrying much needed supplies TO our
allies IS warning against this country
as much feven mere. we believe) as
the private or officer in the German
ranks who is exposed to American
bullets Why, then, should we treat
these vipers as offenders against the
civil law? Let's order out the firing
squad!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
Thursday April, Is, 1918
MONEY TOLOAN

IF you need money with which to
buy seed grain, cows, merchandise or
anything which Uncle Sam would call
necessary business, we are prepared
to assist you.
We are keeping in close touch
with business conditions throughout
the Country and would be glad to
tolk matters over with you at any
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Mrs. Edward Hougen entertained
eight ladies at Red Cross party at
her home Tuesday evening. Auction
bridge was the means of entertain
ment. At these parties each lady
donates ten cents which is contributed
to the Red Cross, and in turn each
lady entertains in a similar manner
for the same purpose. Light refresh
ments were served and a social good
time was reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

The East Side Fire company was
called out Wednesday morning on ac-
count of a small fire that had started
at the swimming pool. Some refuse
and wood work on the north side of
the pool had caught fire in some mys-
ferrous way and was extinguished by
the fire company before much damage
was done.