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Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
METHODIST SELECT
ARCHITECT FOR CHURCH
Baxter Church Decides to Have
a Magnificent EdiIice to Re
place One Destroyed
by Fire

The building committee Of the
Methodist Episcopal church today
awarded to Architect Bert c. overton
the contract for designing and super
vising the erection Of a magnificent
new church to take the place Of the
edifice destroyed last fall. Mr.. Over
ton some time ago was selected as the
architect and supervisor Of the pro-
posed new high school building for
Baxter Springs. He has established
an office in this city, in the Gaba
building.
The new Methodist church will be
erected on new site, corner Cedar
street and Choutcau avenue. Brick
and Carthage stone will be used in its
walls and Il will be Of modern de-
sign. The cost will approximate
$4,000.
The dimensions of the new building
will be 6sx96 feet. It will have q
full basement, in which will be the
heating plant, fuel rooms, kitchen,
pantry, serving room,' Boy Scouts
room, League room, storage room, IL
Sunday school rooms and two toilets.
On the second floor the auditorium
will be 52xs0 feet with large gallery
total seating capacity Of 1000. A
pipe organ will be included. On this
floor in addition to the auditorium
will he four Sunday school rooms and
the pastors study.
The third floor will be five Sunday
school class rooms, the entrances to
the gallery, etc.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
BIC PENALTY ATTACHED
: FOR FOOD BOARDING.
The Food Hog and the One Who
Sells II Liable for $4,000
and Four Year Impris-
Onment. BE 'aisy

Search yourself and make sure you
are not flour hoarder in the eyes Of
the law. Prior to the order Of Presi-
dent Wilson effective January 2S, put
ting the country on q 5000 flour ra-
ton, no one family was presumed or
allowed by law to have more than a
80 day flour supply on hand. Evil
IDENTIFY a lot Of folks didn't understand
this and an opportunity is being given
those who had laid in five hundred
or thousand or two thousand pounds
to turn it back and evade the penalty.
The maximum penalty is $4,000 and
four years in Jail. The system of
checking up on the amount of flour
each person has on hand is said to be
very complete and already a number
of prosecutions have been started over
the country, two being at Wichita,
this week and some reported to be
pending in other counties.
Folks, we mustn't delude ourselves
with the idea that because some may
have money to buy these things which
the President is prohibiting, that we
are going to get by with less incOn-
venicnce than the fellow whose tinan-
ces won't permit him to touch them.
We are all in the same boat now and
we must learn to eat out of the same
porridge pot, regardless Of wealth or
distinction. Our yoke isn't half heavy
yet. We may forget what white flour
tastes like before this thing is over.
Corn meal may be out Of our reach n
year from now, but gee there are so
many good things to eat in this coun-
try that we won't miss it long. Let's
win the war and banquet afterwards.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
LABOR ELEMENT
BIC WAR FACTOR
Mining Engineer Recognizes
Labor Element AS One of
Main Factors In Win
ming War

New York, Feb 20-In the heat of
his work over war mineral problems
the American mining engineer today
recognized the labor element as q
chief factor in the country's success
ful prosecution of the war. The Oc-
casion was the closing day of the
10th meeting of the American lnsti-
lite of Mining Engineers, which, this
year, probably more than ever before,
has been attended by men of national
prominence, who have presented tech
meal problems of extraordinary i'm
portance.
The outlook for labor after the war,
using the crippled soldier in industry
and giving to the laborer every ad-
vantage for better living and greater
responsibility were a few of the
matters under consideration. Opin-
ions were presented by Prince Hrebi-
lianovich, Major Frank NJ. Gilbreth
and others.
Later in the day, during a Hoover
food conservation dinner, the en-
gineers heard q statement Of the
country's war aims from cambridge
Colby, Director of the U. S. Shipping
Poard, and also from a member Of
the French High Commission.
Reducing the labor turnover in
American industries and providing
for greater prevention Of illness and
accident were pointed out as the
greatest needs of the employees Of to-
day. Judging by the agreement Of
opinion presented one might presume
that these leaders Of one of the coun-
try's greatest industries, mining, look
upon safety and welfare work for en-
ployees as still in its infancy. An es-,
innate that labor turnover costs one
large American corporation at least
So, ,OO0, 900 q year was only one.of the
several examples which impressed the
Importance Of the subject uPon TIE
snginssu.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
THIRTY SIX MEN
IN NEXT DRAFT
Men Are Notified to Be Ready
To- Report February 2Srd
-COunty's Quota Is
Thirty-Six Men

Thirty-six men have been notified
by the local draft board 10 be In read
mess to report for mobilization and
entrainment for Camp Funston, Feb
ruary 2S, or during the five days fol-
lowing.
Following are the names Of the men
who have been notified to be ready to
report for service and from whom the
contingent will be selected:
Frederick Garner Boice, Galena;
Logan M. Anderson, Columbus; John
Mack Wisdom, Columbus; Abraham
Lincoln Leonard, Hallowell; Fred
Brock, Galena; William Harris, Ga
lena; Joseph A. Lauer, West Mineral;
Ray Colburn Talbot, Baxter Springs;
Louie Clarence Bialostoski, Weir City;
Earl Cook, Pittsburg; Henry Leroy
Little, Picher, Okla; William Small,
Weir City; Grover Cleveland Pallet,
Weir City; George Gerald Goodwin,
Rolla, Mo-; James Dunbar, ScammOn;
Luther E. Atterbury, Galena; lngra-
ham v. Kortz, Carthage, Mo-; John
Bell, Roseland; Roy Richard Crubb,
Manhattan; Charles H. Zimmerman,
Columbus; Willie James Osborne, Co
lumbus; Marvin Ashley, Galena;
James Bell, Carona; Oscar Earnest
Jenkins, Galena; William Henry Beal,
Galena; Alva Hubbs, Wetumka, Ok;
Mike Parisa, Columbus; Harry Daub-
en-, Gravette, Ark; Ivan G. Dennis,
Buffalo, Kan; James Hughes, Scam
mon; Fred Howard Sloan, Hamilton,
No.; Banjamin H. Smith, Galena; Ar
thur Lloyd Douglass, Lawrence; Rich
ard Edward Terry, Galena; Francis
p. Wilcox, Columbus.
Everyone of these men now being
called into service were exempted
last fall. Some failed to pass the
physical examination at that time, but
were recently drafted.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
A FARMER ON ADVERTISING

I've been soaked a good many
times since / started in business for
myself and note that it has always
been in the article that wasn't adver-
tised. l started into the getting soak
et business by buying a lightning rod
per foot and settling for it by the
inch.
I've bought everything from hedge
fence TO enclopedias that wasn't adj
vertised, and if there is a piece Of
unadvertised furniture on this place
that is any account I've not fallen
over it. / have got so that when an
agent calls on me with something ]
don't understand l ask him where it
is advertised. If he can't show me
anything but a pocket full of hand
bills / call the dogs.
don't believe that an advertise
ment will make q good article out Of
a had one, but / am all fired certain
that it is not going to spoil a sure
thing. If a fellow can't notify me in
advance through some paper that he
has a winner, he can't do business
with me.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
THE NEW JAZZ DANCE

Now that the Red Cross dances
have been resumed in Baxter Springs
the following by Roy X. Moulton, in
the Topeka State Journal, will be
timely.
"Here is the new Jazz dance well
defined. That dreamy. dance known
as the jazz is in itself an inspiration.
The young man takes the young lady
gently but firmly around the neck
with his good right arm, so that her
back hair fits nicely into the hollow
of his elbow. Then he swings her
around gracefully until her feet
clear the floor. Soon she is giving
an imitation of the governor on an
old-fashioned high-pressure traction
engine. Then while he is whirling
he gives three or four sOmersaults,
using his free hand for the purpose,
and the trick is to keep the lady in
the air and not let her hit the floor
or break any Of the Lady Ounce
furniture. When this figure is thru
he walks on his hands and balances
the lady on his right foot, whirling
her gently, tossing her in the air oc-
casionally as in the old japanese
barrel trick, then grasping her firm
ly by the hair and dragging her
about the room so deity that her
feet do not touch the floor. This
dance is designed for unmarried peo-
pie. No wife would accept such
treatment from her. husband even in
the dance, as she would almost GER
tainly fail to appreciate the classic
of the movements and
would be inclined to fight back just
as she does at home"
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
WARNINGS AGAINST
KANSAS SOIL BLOWING
Kansas Agriculturalist Tells
How II May BE Prevented
and Wheat Crop
Saved

Measures to prevent soil blowing
should be taken soon by Kansas farm
ers, points out r. |. Throckmorton,
associate professor of agronomy in
the Kansas State Agricultural college.
Blowing, particularly in the west
e,n port of the state, is likely OF be
serious because of the small vege-
tative growth and the loosening of
the soil by alternate freezing and
thawing. The surface will begin NOV
ing first and if not stopped the wheat
will be carried out.
Light applications of straw or ma
nure will prove beneficial on small
areas especially likely OF be affected.
1t is desirable to apply this material
before the blowing begins.
Cultivating strips three Of four feet
vide at intervals Of two or three rods
across will prevent blowing in most
cases. These strips should be at right
angles to the prevailing direction Of
the wind. An ordinary corn cultiva-
tor or an alfalfa renOvator is a satis-
factory implement to use in doing this
work. The surface should be left
rough. If pulverized to dust the
loosened soil will blow readily. This
would increase the difficulty instead
OF bringing about the desired benefi-
oia! effect.
If the blowing becomes so severe
that the cultivated strips will not
stop it lister must be used. The in
tervals between the listed strips will
depend upon the individual case.
Strips of two burrows each and two
to three rods apart will ordinarily be
sufficient.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
BARBARISM OF HUNS
VIVIDLY DESCRIBED

Indescribable atrocities, which even
the brutal Hun might not be thought
capable of, were committed in France
recently and discovered when the val
liant Seaforth Highlanders captured
small village near PlOugestreert
wood, according to Sergeant A. Goad
of the Highlanders, who has been in
valided to American with three
wounds.
"When we took the village hap
pened to look into a hut, still stand
ing among the ruins, and there saw
the most horrible sight that ! have
yet seen in my war experience" Ser
geant GOad said.
Against one wall was the dead
body of q woman, her hands crossed
above her head and nailed to the wall
by a spike. There were no other
wounds on her bOdy-she must have
been left there to die from torture.
Opposite her, against the other
wall, was a little three-year-old child,
with its head impaled on a sharp hook
and its limp little body hanging eSWn.
The two had doubtless been crucihed
at the same time and left alone to
watch each others death agOnies."
Sergeant Goad said that some time
later the British took PlOuegstreert
Wood, but were driven back tempo
rarily, and when they reeaPtured it a
score Of wounded, whom they had
been unable to rescue, had been saw
agely slain.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
SCIENTISTS TO GATHER AT
DENVER TO SEE ECLIPSE

Denver next June will become the
mecca of scientists and star-gazers
from all parts of the world. The men
of letters are going to that city to
obtain a mountain-tOp view Of the
total eclipse of the sun, scheduled on
June 8. The sun shadow path will en-
ter the United States in southwestern
Washington and travel southeasterly.
Iu parts of Colorado the face of the
sun will be covered for two hours and
three minutes. Scients have chosen
Colorado for their observations be-
cause of the clearness of the atmos-
phere and the time at which the
eclipse will be on in the intermOuntain
region.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
SOLDIER BOY WRITES
FROM FIGHTING FRONT
Tells of Fine Weather and Every
day Life On or Near the Fir
ing Line-Big Drives
Anticipated

The shifting of the American forces
in France to closer touch with the
coming campaign is shown in letter
received this week by N. w. Dunham
from his son Howard. A letter re-
ceived two weeks ago indicated that
his unit was far behind the front
while the following letter states that
they are right up to the main fighting
line.
No. 12 Open Army Hospital
British Exp'd Forces, Jan. "a, 1913
Dear Dad:--
Your letter of Dec. 16 came today.
1t was about five weeks on the way
over. Glad that every thing is going
fine in the old U. S. A., and l trust
that your snow blizzards have
changed into fine spring weather like
We are having here at the present
time.
The last ten days have been warm
enough to go without a coat; can't be-
Iieve, however, that it will last this
way long. We are looking for heavy
earnest work here as it is generally
expected the Germans have some
strong drives to pull off soon.
A big mail came in today which was
The first for some time. l had a letter
from a Goodrich man with whom |
roomed at st. Louis and two from my
Vanderbilt friend. Oh yes, | believe
thanked you for the other box Of
things. The contents were most eX-
cellent. still have some tobacco but
the cigars are all gone now.
l have been kicking football some
of late, as we play association foot
ball afternoons. A ball and bat ap-
reared on the grounds today and
American base ball was on the pro-
gram.
The English patients watch the
game with much interest as they
lave heard more than they have seen,
Of our great national game. The
English are old timers, however, at
kicking the football and playing
sOrcer. Quite often we play a game
with the English stationed here.
We watch all the news from Wash
ington with as much interest as you
do, ! imagine. We read thoroughly
the London Mail and Herald each day.
We have one advantage in that the
papers are only printed on four pages
and it is no trouble to get all they
contain. The news from the English
papers of course furnish much food
for discussion, etc, as to the probable
nap Of Europe after the war when
the Germans have clicked inn"
l trust, Dad, that you viii write
me at regular intervals, and give me
all the news. With love and kindest
regards.
Your son, Howard.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
MANY GERMANS FAIL TO
REGISTER, REPORTS SAY

Washington, Feb. 1S-Thousands Of
unnaturalized Germans failed to en-
roll themselves with police or post
masters during the registration per-
iod which closed on Wednesday and
are subject TO interment, it was
shown today by preliminary reports
on the registration reaching the de-
partment of justice. United States
marshals and attorneys are engaged
in a study of the registration rolls
and within a week will undertake ac-
tion against those who neglected to
report as ordered.
Most failures were due to misun-
derstanding of the requirements, or
to doubt considering citizenship status
it is believed, and it is probable that
these men will be permitted to regis
ter later and not be interned. The
minority who refused to register,
however, is expected to furnish many
subjects for intsrnment camps.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
NEW FOUNDRY SOON

Material il now on the ground for
the Sherman Iron Works, which is To-
eating here. The building will be con-
structed between the n. o. & G. and
Frisco tracks, and viii be connected
to these lines by a private switch.
They will be made Of brick and ee-
msut and will cover = large territry,
the main building measuring 6OxlSO
feet with two wings each 6OxsO feet
Approximately $50 Gkilled mechanics
viii - employed
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

A Southerner describes Gentle
man" as follows: "A man who is clean
both outside and inside; who neither
looks up to the rich nor down to the
poor; who can lose without squealing
and wins without Dragging; who is
considerate of women, children and
old people; who is too brave to lie,
too generous to cheat; who takes his
share of the world and lets other peo-
pie have theirs"
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
INDIGESTION

Take a few does of Chamberlain's
Tablets. as directed for indigestion,
and you will soon forget about your
stomach troubles. Try it.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Huston B. Cannon. son Of Or. and
Mrs. J. Sawyer Cannon y at home on
furl0ugh Aon Camp FEnStoA.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

HEAR REV GARRITSON SUM-
DAY MORNING AT THE PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Miss Georgia Collins Of Denver,
Colo, is = house guest Of Miss Swan
pis Smith. g.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-05
WESTERN CANADAS
CROPS
iot an Excellent Start. Big
Yields Now Assured.

Never In the history Of Western
Canada did the seed enter the ground
under more favorable conditions, The
weather during the month OF April
was perfect for seeding operations,
and from early morning until late nc
night the seedcrs were ut work, and
every acre that could be pro1tably
sown was placed under requlsltlon.
Farmers entered heart and soul into
the campaign OF greater production.
There was the time and tho opportu-
nifty for careful preparation, and as q
consequence with favorable weather
from now on there will be n vastly in.
creased yield. They realized II was a
duty they owed to humanity to produce
all that they could IN the land. not
only this year but next as well. In
addition to the patriotic aspect, they
are aware that the moro they produce
the grenter will be their own return
In dollars and cents.
In many districts wheat seeding was
completed by the LIST Of May, after
which date oats and barley on larger
acreages than usual were planted.
AS has, been said, favorable weather
conditions made possible excellent
seed-bed preparation, and the seed has
gone into the ground In unusually good
shape. The available moisture In the
soil has been added to by rains. which
have not been so heavy, however, as 10
interfere long with the work IN the
fields. The grain is terminating read
lily, and on many fields the young green
blades Of the cereal are already show.
Ing. - .
An optimistic feeling prevalls among
farmers that Western Canada will reap
a record harvest. II the season from
now on Is as favorable as II has begun,
these hopes should be realized. Mr..
J.. d. McGregor Of the Federal Food
Board, who is also an old and success
full farmer in Western Canada, assert
ed a few days ago at Calgary that crop
conditions throughout the Prairie
Provinces were excellent. speaking
generally" he said, "the crops have
never gone into the ground In better
shape than this year, and with an
even break OF luck ms far as the wealth.
err Is concerned, there should be an
enormous crop" His present duties In
connection with tho Food Control
Board, taking him In nil parts OF the
West, Mr.. McGregor has exceptional
opportunities Of observing conditions
all over the country.-Advertisement.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-05
Brown Sugar, Among Other
Old Time Necessities, Now
Found Best For Many Uses

"We must get out our old cook books
and revive some OF the things our
grnndmothers used to make" says
Prof. Mary Rausch OF the department
OF home economies, University OF Wash
ington, In commenting In that univer-
sIty's newsletter on the necessity that
faces ~housekeepers Of learning how to
do without grnnulated sugar for cook
Ing.
When the cook books that were
printed In u grnndmothers day
speak OF sugar they do not mean the
granulnted sugar to which we are ac-
customed, but the heavier, dark, moist
sugar TINT has q flavor resembling mo-
lasses or rum. For many purposes
this Is really better than the granu'
lated white sugar. ore OF the largest
bakers In Semitic uses nothing else,
and he says the flavor of all sweetened
breads Is much improved by 1t.
Brown sugar or slrup should be used
In all biscuits. mullins, cakes, buildings
and pies. For years the best ginger
breads and spice cakes have been made
with nothing else. And there are many
candles for which 1t Is better than
white. A delicious cGke Icing Is made
by boiling brown sugar to n strip and
pouring 1t over the stifly beaten
whites Of eggs.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-05

Sir +. Il. Smith told n queue story
at n Washington luncheon.
'There nre 30 many queues In Eng
land now" he said. that one Is npt
10 get mixed up.
"a young American soldier passed
four hours In n very long queue the
other day. His spirits were superb.
He amused everybody with his qulps
and sallies. But he uttered n low cry
Of dlsmay when his turn ut last came,
and a girl thrust n small greasy packet
In his hand, saying:
"'No tea today. but here's q nice
half-ounce of margarine
"'Well, I'll be Jlggeredv snid the
American. Is this or amt It the gal
lery entrance 10 the Frlvollty the
ater7'"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-05

fby the United States Department OF Az
riculturcD
Important amounts OF perlshable
foods are made dangerous or lnedlble
in households because they are ex.
posed unnecessarily to heat, moisture,
germs, dust. dirt, or to flies and other
insects.
Much milk spells quickly because II
Ii kept uncovered In wnrm kitchens.
keep perishnble food. especially
milk, cool. clean and covered contin-
uously." may make n striking differ
ence In the food bills OF many fam
lilies.
Fresh vegetables not needed lnme.
dlately for other purposes should not
be thrown out or allowed to spoil. but
should be used In making soups, sal
ads. or combination dishes. Fruits nre
sometimes allowed to go to waste
which might be stewed and kept n dny
or two until needed.
Vegetables and fruits should not be
stored IN quantities In hot. damp, and
poorly ventilated bins. Such condl-
lions hasten whiting, fermentation and
decay.
Surplus fruits, beams, tomatoes and
other vegetables produced In home
gardens should not be allowed TO spoil
on the vines or rot on the ground. A
mornings work would can and pre-
serve such surplusage for use when
fruits and vegetables are scarce and
high In price.
Much food, ruined by being stored
where flies or other insects, or rats
and mice can get at II, can be saved
II It is given proper care. Much ce-
real food Is ruined because II Is not
kept In cant or other suitable con.
tainers and protected against weevils
or other insects. Prevent such losses
by careful handling.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-05
N... NLAkmea0
HIS MOTHER

II I might only think-he bears
A shining armor OF my prayers
To ward the shadow OF a shell
From his beloved breast,
And like the wings OF angels keep
Away tho nameless things that creep
PleaBure-maaked v.dettea OF hell,
To prey on his rare hours OF restl
But all my prayers and tears are vain
To shield him from a single pain.
One gift Is mine TO give. and one alone.
To my own flesh which Is no more my
own.
His parting look into his mothers eyes
Shall find 30 calm and absolute n trust
Ir the high cause that claims the sacri-
flee
That when the moment comes-as come
II must
when h asks himself: rs It worth
while
This dream I fight for?" then he can
recall
His mothers faith. who gave that dream
her all
And gave II with a smile.
-Amelia Josephine Burr OF the Vigil
lantes.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-07-05

Cucumbcrs are such refreshing voge-
tables and may be used IN combination
with so many other foods we need
never tire OF them. A different way OF
serving them is to peel them, slice in
quarter-lnch slices, then peel round
each slice making ribbons. Heap these
on lettuce, sprinkle with chopped onion
ana serve with French dressing.
Sweet salads Of various comblna-
lions NJ fruits make most d%electable
desserts. Lemon Jelly accompanied by
figs steamed and stuffed with cheese.