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Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
NEW STEAM LAUNDRY
NOW DOING BUSINESS
The New Baxter Steam Laundry
Is Now Open and Doing
Business-Be Loyal to
Home Concerns

Today marks an epoch in the laun-
dry business Of Baker Springs that il
well worthy Of mention in these col
umns. W. o. Berkey and F. r. Weber
have constructed, at IN expense of
$4,000 a modern steam laundry in
this city that represents all modern
equipment, housed in a finely lighted
building with cement floor and other
up-to-date features that make the
establishment well worthy Of the
patronage of every citizen needing
laundry service. It is worth while to
patronize home establishments of this
hind and thus assist in building up
the home town, and by this means
keep your money in circulation where
you have a chance to get part Of it
back again.
The payroll and other local laundry
expense will amount to quite sum
each week, and it will all 90 into the
business channels of this city. There
fore you are assisting home when
YOU patronizing the Baxter Steam
Laundry. Call Phone No. 304 when
you have soiled linen, and It will be
sent for at once, and delivered
promptly when finished.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
ONLY ONE MAN REPORTED
Robert Laws Reports That Vol
unteers Are SlOw-TwO Col
umbus Men All So Far

Robert Laws, Of ScammOn, the
Cherokee county agent for securing
volunteer enlistments in the govern
ment ship-building campaign, report
ed today that so far rs he had OBJ
tanned two men, who had volunteered
Tor this important work. The govern
ment expects forty from Cherokee
county, as the quota for Kansas is q
600, and in proportion to population
TINS county should raise forty men.
The two men who have volunteered
are Sylvester Darland and X. Bon
ham, both of Columbus. The name Of
Mr.. Bonham, however, would not
count in the quota, as he is listed in
class w of the draft, and no men in
the draft lists can be counted else
where. So, thus far, Cherokee county
is credited with only one volunteer re-
cruit to help Uncle Sam construct
ships.
Mr.. Laws says that he has received
instructions from Topeka to continue
accepting volunteers, until further
orders.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
WOMEN PAST FORTY
into INDUSTRIES
Women of Middle Age Are Be-
ing Employed in the Indus
tries Of the Nation and
Are Making Good

Women past the 40-year mark arr
heing given their place in the indus
trial sun and daily are disproving tho
statement that they are incapable o.
filling important positions. Mis-.
Florence Schee, head of the bureau Of
employment of the woman's commit
tee, state council of Defense. is de-
monstrating this in Chicago by re-
placing men and young women in va
rIous commercial and industrial activ'
lties with women past the two score
mark. The success with which these
women fill the positions is being at.
tested, Miss Schee stated, in the num-
crous testimonials, of employers and
the steadily increasing demand fol
these women.
Miss Schee is specializing in plac-
ing women past 40 and unframed in
commercial fields. Out of 500 given
employment only fifteen have failed
to qualify, Miss Schee said.
lstifying to the success Of this
class of employers in commercial
work, is the following letters, made
public by Miss Schee:
"We find that the woman you have
recommended are far better than any
we have ever had. They are eXtrem-
ly conscientious and they have sense
of loyalty to their work and their en-
ployer that one rarely finds among
their younger sisters. We will take
ali we can get"
81 think it is ridiculous to say that
the unframed, unattached woman,
who has passed the age Of 40, cannot
take her place in the industrial world,
Miss Schee said. When this type OF
woman first began to apply for posi-
tions here we asked employers to take
her, if for no other than patriotic
reasons. But now we are receiving
letters daily in which heads of firms
tell us that these women are just as
satisfactory and in many cases even
more so, than men or younger wom-
en-. They tell us that they are just
as efficient, and more faithful and
steady than the others"
The contention that there was no
place for unframed women past 40
was made recently at n meeting Of
the employment committee members.
1t was argued then that youth and
training are essential to successful
competition under existing conditions.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
REPAIR WEEK IN KANSAS
Farmers Are Asked to Get Ready for
Spring Planting by Observing
Preparedness Week"

The week beginning March 4 is
Farm Preparedness Week" in Kan
sas. Governor Capper has fixed this
date in order to impress upon the
farmers everywhere the great short
age Of farm labor, the transportation
problems and the necessity Of getting
their machinery into shape for sum-
mer use before the rush began and SO
there could be no delays.
Preparedness for the planting, eul-
tivating and harvesting Of the crops
in Kansas with which to help win the
war is just as essential as our war
activities" said the governor. "The
repair work is absolutely necessary
that no time may be lost in any Of the
crop opsratons."
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
CITY HREMEN FEAST
ON KRAUT AND WIENERS
Mayor and City Council Take
Part and a Happy Time Is
Had in Which Poor of
City Are Included

The local firemen enjoyed a sauer
krout-wiener feast at headquarters
last evening in which the mayor and
city council took part and n fine time
was enjoyed. Sam Slaughter was
cook and the eats We're just right, for
Sam knows how. Thirty-four were
present and every fellow was called
upon for short talk and all respond
ed to the limit Of their ability and
Oritory, storytelling and fun occu-
pied the time Of the feasters until all
were satisfied and willing to go home.
Several baskets of good food left
over were distributed among the poor
OF the city, and that was perhaps the
most satisfying feature of the even
ing's enjoyments.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
PRINT SHOP TROUBLES

Luck is against US. When the gas
went out entirely one day last week,
NC telegrapher to the Mergenthaler
linotype Co., at Chicago to forward q
gasoline burner for the typesetting
machine; so we could continue setting
up the gas advertisements. We told
the Mergenthaler folks to hurry, and
send the burner by express. They
did so. The burner weighs ten pounds
but the company packed it inside a
7O-pound wooden box, and so we paid
between $500 and $500 express
charges on a pile of lumber. Just
then, the gas came back On!-COlum-
bus Evening Advocate.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01

Some one connected with the Edit
orial department of the Topeka Cap
ital has evidently been skirting
around Joplin if the following from
that sheet must be taken seriously:
"Ye editor has accepted an invitation
to make a speech in Joplin on June 7
with some misgiving. The only way
to interest Joplin in speech, or any,
thing else, is to put q skirt on it."
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
FARMERS ARE URGED
TO CONSERVE POULTRY
You Can't Eat Your Cake and
Have It-But You Can
POach Your Egg and
Eat the Hen Later

Washington, D. c., Feb. .2S-Ap-
probation of this fact, the poultry
specialists Of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture say, will add
i5O,GOO,OOO eggs to our food this year
without reducing our supply of chick
on meat. Investigators have found
that because poultry brings 2 cents q
pound more in winter than in late
spring, many farmers in the South
have been throwing away valuable
egg profits just to get 8 cents more
per hen. They believe that If farmers
will keep their laying hens and sell
their eggs and then market the birds
in the late spring, they will not only
add to the food supply, but actually
increase their profits so cents per hen.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
AUSTRALIANS KNIT
TWO SOCKS AT ONCE

knitting two sock at one knitting
is something new.
The process comes from Australia,
where the double knitting is produc-
ing $4,000 pairs of socks a month for
British relief. A Miss Brown came to
the United States to teach the method
and it has been taken up by many
women.
They are selling directions for
double knitting at the Red Cross
headquarters in numerous places, the
funds going to the Red Cross, SO wo-
men who want to learn how to make
a right and left sock at the some time
may communicate with the Red Cross
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
JERRY so HATES GERMAN
HE KILLED THE SPEAKER

st. Louis, Feb. 28-Jerry Murphy
is patrinotic. He hates Germans and
German lingo.
Jerry is a parrot, the property Of
David Russell, theatre proprietor. A
bird act is appearing at Russell's
theatre this week. Among them is q
ralrott that spoke German.
After the show the birds were put
TO bed in the cellar where Jerry held
sway. The strange parrot approached
Jcrry and uttered a German phrase.
Jerry attacked the Teutonic invader.
When the commotion subsidized the
stranger lay limp on the floor. JerTy's
harp beak had penetrated his skull.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
lORDs COME HIGHER NOW
like Of $50 Placed ON Machines
Yesterday-SOme Won't
Buy Them

Flivvers are rapidly approaching
the automobile class--at least in price.
Yesterday q 800 advance in the price
of Ford touring cars and runabOuts
took effect and an advance of SIS in
the chassis price. The new prices
make the touring cars cost $3.50 and
the runabouts $435 +. o. b. Detroit.
The Ford people have fought
against the necessity Of an advance
for some time, but the advance in the
cost of raw materials made it inevi-
table that the raise should come.
Agents throughout the country have
heen expecting an announcement Of a
raise for several months.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
WHILE TAKING ATTORNEY
TEST WRITES WITH TEETH

Milwaukee, Feb. 2S-Writing with
u pencil tightly held between his teeth
an armless man is among the aspir-
ants for legal honors taking the State
BAR examination here. The man,
whose name is withheld by the exam
iners until the results of the test are
known, writes rapidly and 60 per cent
more legible than ordinary writer's.
He pushes the pencil with his head,
using his neck as the ordinary writer
would his wrist.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
NINE HAS FINE RECORD

Carlinville, ILL.,, Feb. 2S-Mine No.
3 of the Superior Coal Company here
has the distinction Of being the great
est coal-producing mine in Illinois.
Figures just compiled show 1916
tons of coal was taken from it during
the 26O working days Of last year.
The mine has n daily output Of 4,457
tons and employees 600 men.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
PARSONS MAN NAMED
HEAD STATE HOSPITAL

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 2s-AppOint-
ment Of DR.. Middleton L. Perry Of
Parsons, Kan, as superintendent Of
the state hospital at Topeka to take
the position made vacant by the death
of the late DR.. Thomas C. Biddle, was
announced today by Governor capper.
Doctor Perry has been superintendent
of the state hospital for epileptics at
Parsons since 1908.
DR.. o. s. Hubbard for eleven years
assistant superintendent at Parsons,
was appointed to I'LL the position
formerly held By Dr.: Perry.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
Ten SERBIAN BROTHERS
KISSED AS THEY DEPART

Chicago, Feb. 2S-Ten brothers, ma
tives of Serbia, who left here recently
on the first lap of journey to the
ollied battle line, were embraced and
kissed by General MihailO Raisich, of
the Serbian War Mission to this coun-
try, at q local theatre.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01

In an effort to do his bit for Uncle
Sam, Carl Dick, II year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dick of Wakenda,
Mo-, received u broken arm by being
thrown from his horse. The school
that Carl attended has q "war pig"
and Sunday was his day to feed it.
While riding his horse to the school
he was thrown from the horse and re-
Ceived the fractured arm.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
ONERY LITTLE DEVIL

Harold l.. Keith, of Horton, does
not like to be called an "onery little
devil" even by his wife, according to
his divorce petition filed at Hiawatha.
Keith is small in stature, and his wife
he alleges, often referred to him in
those terms despite the fact that he
has always been a dutiful and faith
rul husband. Mrs. Keith refused to
cook and mend for him and took their
children and left for Kentucky on n
N.sit.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
SCORES FUNERAL FANS"

Southampton, N. Y, Feb. 2S-De-
nouncing funeral FANS" Father
Cherry, of a Roman Catholic church
here, announced from the pulpit that
nc would preach no mora funeral ser
vices.
MANY regulars who occupy front
pcws," he said, "secm to take morbid
pleasure in listening to words of COM
.oit to relatives of the dead" \
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01
RECORD FOOD PRICES

Brownsville, Tex, Feb. 2s-Here is
a list Of prices from TampicO, the
metropolis of the oil district Of old
Mexico: Ham, S1.25 per POundi steak
81 per pound; milk, 4Oc per quartz
Iat. Eve rooms without water OF
Light, $50 per month
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-01

The opera house at Caldwell, Kas.,
With its contents, We're destroyed by
fire entailing loss of about $4,000.
Band instruments, a picture film con-
Germ and ten trained dogs were de-
atroyed. No cause is known.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
MRS. RALPH FISHER
CALLED BY DEATH
Woman who Resided Near
StanhOpe is Victim of
Pneumonia.

Mrs. Ralph Fisher from near Stan
hope. who was brought to Mercy hos
pital Saturday, passed away yesterday
afternoon following ten days i'll
ness from Spanish influenza which
developed into double pneumonia.
Mrs. Anna Amelia Fisher was a
daughter of Gus w. Anderson, living
southwest of Stanhope. and was but
twenty-five years old at the time Of
her DEATH She was married October
II. 1916, to Ralph Fisher, son Of
Robert Fisher of StanhOpe. The
deceased leaves to mourn her loss, her
husband, a baby girl of fourteen
months. her father. sisters. and
brothers. Her mother passed away
when the deceased was but six years
old.
The arrangements for burial have
not been made, as one brother, Wilbert
Anderson. who is at Jefferson Bar
racks. has not been heard from. The
burial will be at South Marion ceme-
terry south of Stanhope.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
D. A. R. CONTRIB
Ute TO WAR WORK
Have Raised Much Money
for Various War
Activities.

Chapters of the Daughters of the
American Revolution in twenty-eight
states contributed 100000 to the Red
Cross and $4,000 to the Y. NJ. G. A.
and Y. w. c. A.. and raised $7S.SJO for
the care of French orphans and $25,O0(s
for civilian relief in Toll0loy, France,
in the six months ending October 1.
These figures are embodied in the semi
annual report of the war relief serv-
ice committee.
The local chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution has been
especially active in war work, and
while taking part In each activity @
the n9tional organization has hsF
mar private charities, as well.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
|ASL|GHT IN
| CREASE IN FLU
IN THE STAT
Reports From Des MOines
Say Disease has Slight
ly Increased Over
State.
ARE L741 NEW CASES
Is Under Control at Camp
Dodge Among the
Soldiers.

Des MOines, Iowa, Oct. 21.-There
was slight increase in the number of
new influenza cases in Iowa today.
Deaths have decreased slightly.
The new cases reported during the
last twenysfUur hours totai 1,T4I. max
ing the number reported 2s,193 since
the beginning of the epidemic. The to-
tai number of deaths has now reached
81.
The epidemic at Camp Dodge is un-
der control. The new, cases and deaths
were so small that no report was made
today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Looks Like the Boxing
Game is Dead in IOlUa

DeS MOineS. Iowa, Oct. 21.-BOXing
fans today We're wondering whether
Des Moines this winter would enter
tain them as in other years.
With most of the boxers in the state
either fighting Kaiser Bill or training
to do that very thing it looks like a
slim winter for the square circle gang.
The death Of Al Thomas al, Camp
Dodge last week, victim of the flu
took away one of lowa's most senSa-
tional bitf artists.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
To Offer Guarantees.

Paris, Oct 21.-The German reply to
mediate suspension of submarine war
faretand will offer political guarantees,
German newspapers say, according to Il
Geneva dispatch to Information
The German papers declare that the
new note will abandon the proposal for
4 mixed commission to discuss condi-
tions of an armistice (which the Amer
can and German high commands will
arrange on the battle field"
Berlin official circles are said to be
disturbed ovef report that negotia-
tioas have beck broker OF.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
EVA MccoskEY DIES
FROM PNEUMONIA
Fifteen Year Old Daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Clinton
McCOskey.

Miss Eva Marie McCoskey, fifteen
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clil.
ton McCoskey, who live at 315 Third
street, died Saturday night of pneu-
mOnia. The funeral was held from the
home this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock,
conducted by Rev. G. V. Pence.
Miss McCoskey was one of four chill
dren. She had been in ill health for
years and had been tendcrly cared for
by loving parents and brothers and sis
ters. Her last illness lasted but few
days. In her passing the family have
the tender sympathies of their many
friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
WHOLESALE
EXECUTIONS
IN AUSTRIA

Washington, d. c., Oct. 21.-The
wholesale execution of CZecho- -Slovaks,
Poles and Ukranians who refuse to bat
tie for their oppressors is being il.
dorsed by the Austrian authorities Of
fetal diplomatic cables stated tocs...
Verdicts for these executions on tech
nical orders of high treason arc being
signed by Emporer Charles, who has
just announced the comforting of aut"n-
omy for all subject peoples.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Red Cross Needs Garments.

ers, with Arch Foster as chairman.
which has been rendering needed relief
to families stricken with Spanish in
fluenZa, are in need of Il number of
children's night gowns, also women's
gowns. 1t is believed that there are
many garments, out grown. and cast
aside in homes of the city. which could
be put to excellent service at this time
Anyone having such garments are urg-
ed to leave them at the Foster furni-
ture store sssssa3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21

Expect Turkey and Aus-
trld to Drop out and
Germany to Fight On
By Carl D. CIRCUIT.

Washington D. c., Oct. 21.-With Turkey and Aus
tria mill stone around Germanys neck, military
thorities here awaiting the next With the
prospective elimination of these nations, Germany is
the greatest benefactor for she is thus enabled fight
purely defensive warfare greatly shortened line
of her own territory.
The collapse of Austria, unless military aid is forth
coming is decisively certain. Should Germany fight
through the coming year strong costly campaign will
be undertaken. The United States is proceeding with
this as it's main effort, regardless Of doubts
The general staff is proceeding on the expectation
that Germany will battle over next year. The question
with her is how to obtain better standing at the
peace table. - II srT--~-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Twenty WINDOW
LIGHTS BROKEN
WantOn Destruction OF
Lights at Osmundson
Spade Factory.

A peculiar piece Of malicious mis-
chief was reported TO the police this
ly window lights in the Osmmdsor
Spade factory were broken. There is
no reason known for the vadalism and
Mr. Osmundson has offered Il reward
for information or apprehension of the
guilty persons.
Any person or persons guilty of such
a piece of wanton obstruction should
certainly be located and brought to
justice.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
BOys and Girls Get
Ready for Big DriUe

Des Moines. Iowa. Oct. 21.-Thc Vic
tory Boys and Girls are getting set for
the big drive in Iowa for the united
war work campaign which begins next
month.
Iowa's quota in the drive is $17O,-
100000 and the youngsters have made
arrangements which will make the
quota disappear with rush.
Indications are today that the quo
ta will be quickly subscribed within a
few days after the drive opens.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
'IFLU" IS AbATING
IN WEBSTER CITY
Only Two or Three New
Cases Reported Over
Sunday.

The Spanish influenza epidemic in
Webster City has abated somewhat and
shows conditions most promising.
But two or three new cases were, re-
ported to the city health board over
Sunday and those having the disease
are getting along nicely in practically
all instances. There still remain in the
city several cases, of pneumonia, de-
veloping from influenza, but as far as
could be learned all these cases show
improvement.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Continue American Pressure.

Washington. ID. c., Oct. 21.-Ameri-
can forces north of Verdm Sunday
continued the pivotal pressure upon
which the German rctreat swings
General Pershing announced today.
During last week, the German forces
have constantly increased their force in
a determined attempt to rescue and
prevent disaster to their retiring forces
in Belgium and northcn France.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
ply had not been received.
German Plans.

The indications are that Germany
will seek to lay down a specific case in
trying to justify her action on the seas
and leave the evacuation of territory
to protect her from claims of indemni-
ty at the peace table.
In it she will point to reforms re-
ported under way in Germany, as ac-
The opinion of diplomats is that if
this be the case at this time, peace APP
pears to be far off. officials of this
government and entente diplomats, of
course, say nothing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
$300,00o,00o ARE
LOANED TO ITALY
and FRANCE BY ]. S.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 21.-This
government extended new credit of
5000, 100000 to Italy and 100000, 600 to
France today.
The new loan brings the total credit
extended to France up to 81, 165, ,OOO, ,00O
and that to Italy $1,O60,OOO,O0O. The
total credit to the allies is now $500
47G,00C.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
note ACCEPTS PROPOSAL FOR EVACUATION
OF OCCUPIED TERRITORY AND ASSUMES AN
ARM|ST|CE WILL Be AGREED UPON At ONCE

Washington D. c.. Oct. 21-President Wilson ard
Secretary Lansing had before them today Germanys
ply picked up by wireless from the German wireless
station at Mannheim 1t was officially stated that the
text the Teutonc response would not be commented
upon pending the receipt of the official text
There strong current of opinion among neu-
trail diplomats that Germany may avoid decision in her
reply to the Wilson note, which will leave the way open
for further discussion if this government deems it neces-
sary.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
by the British north of Cateau.
Fight i'm Rain.

In the direction of Valenciennes, the
English, Scottish and Welch troops
fought in rain and made steady ad-
vance despite the resistance of Ger
mans in the villages along the rail
road line. Tanks went forward with
the Infantry, crossing the Sensee river.
The British threw bridges across the
Sensee and the artillery crossed the
river close behind the infantry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
IOWAN INJURED
IN a WRECK AT
FREEPORT, ILL.,

FreepOrt, ILL.,, Oct. PIG. Il. Smith
of Perry was cut about the head and
face and Chester GObskin of Portland
Ore, was also injured aboard Chicago
Great Western train as passengers, in
a wreck here today.