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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

The valleys were
Did Ludy Turn'Palce green and smiling, but
the heights and ridges
had been SO pitted and torn that from a dis
tance they appeared almost white against the
blue horizon" Thus a correspondent de-
scribes the present Somme battle-ground. But
perhaps that white horizon was the pallor
of the Great General Staff of Huns peeking
timorously out of Ham.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

mo, I'm not feeling
Call the Ambulance! very well today, Mr..
Tambo." Sorry. in
deed, Mr.. Bones what's the trouble?" why.
it's about those German embassy chaps that
are reported to have moved from Moscow. l
was fearing that those who came to Pskov
remained to prey" Don't dwell upon it,
Mr.. Bones, and you'll feel much better"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13


WHEN some one gets box from home
w in our squad room.
Maginnis drops the moppingstick and
johnson drops the broom,
MacPhersons off in a Highland fling and
Terence begins to caper,
While Sandy yanks at the cotton string
and scatters the wrapping paper.
OH, HERE'S a pound of chocolate fudge
" thatll turn your whiskers green,
And a chicken fried in its juicy hide as
brown as navy bean.
There's angel food so goldarned good that
you reach for another cut,
A box of snkers sweet with lard and
rich as hazel nut.
IL your bowie knife.
And a cocoanut cake that 'ud almost make
bridegroom leave his wife.
Like hungry crows we perch in rows on
the foot Of OReily's bunk,
Full to the brim, but waitin' for Slim to
carve us another hunk.
OH, IT'S hurry up, you lazy pup, or
" you'll never get a smell;
The Kaiser's strong, but Shermans
wrong when he says that war is
Well,
| Magnnis, drop your moppingstck and
johnson, drop your broom,
| For some ones got box from home In
our squad room.
| PRIVATE WILLARD wATTLES.
First Infirmary. 164th Depot Brigade, Camp
| Funston, Kansas.
Wires should remember that there Is
| nothing said in the marriage contract
about hanging up pajamds and putting
| dlcdy slippers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

nature Of their splendid service has put
all our men upon one high level.
In the case of Empey therefore, the
President acted with just discrimination.
A captain of the service who happened
to be temperamentally untitled to achieve
such a point of view would be intolerable
and dangerous.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

There are illcsitimate
means by which the
President may influence
the action of Congress.
He may bargain with
members. not only
with regard to appoint
ments. but also with re-
gard e. legislative
measures. Hc may use
his local patronage to
assist members to get
or retain their seats.
He may interpose his
powerful influence, in
one covert wa" or an
other. in contests for
places in tho Senate,
Such things
are not only deeply
immoral. they are de-
struCtive of the funda-
mental understandings
of constitutional gov
ernmcnt and, therefore.
Of constitutional gov
ernmprt itself. They
are sure moreover. in
a country OF free public
opinion, to bring their
own punishment, TO de-
stroy both the fame
and tho power of the
man who dares to
practice them. From
constitutional Gov
ernment. by Profess
sor Woodrow Wilson.
OF Princeton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
The Huns at home ;

The Huns at home are
A Source Of Supply? murmuring thunder
ously for the head of
Ludendorff simultaneously 1t Is reported
that the shortage of fat in Germany has
reached new and terrifying crisis. 1t may
be possible that the German, after all, is here
beginning to demonstrate his ability to think
his way out of a pinch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Several crowns are said to have been
paid for the liberty pamphlets which Airman
D'Annunzio dropped into Vienna. Kaiser
Karl is reported still loath to cough UP. but
the delay Is only temporary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
Expiating
Their Crimea

very happily under German surveillance on
the ducal estates in the Crimea. Their
amusements are said to be drinking tea
(without sugar, we hope), watching the
young people play tennis and sitting on a
balcony in the evening "musing" Doubtless
they have plenty to muse about.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

1t would be interesting to learn Just
what Won Kluck thinks of it all. but just now
he and Tirpitz and Herr Tauscher and Karl
Muck and some others seem to have Joined
the choir inaudible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Far be It from us to defend Senator
Vardaman, for he deserves all that is com.
ing to him; but it is curious and it will
interest historians of this epoch that the
President seems to be unableto distinguish
between loyalty to his Administration
and loyalty to the national Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

At some of the new
Motor Gossip shipyards the man
agement is finding 1t
difficult to provide parking space for the
mechanics automobiles. Some one rises to
ask whether a chauffeur for a shipyard
worker is to be regarded as one engaged in
an essential employment,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

The conversation was general and trivial,
as II is at all such social dinners.-William
Randolph Hearst
We do not often find ourselves in agree
ment with Mr.. Hearst, but applaud the
above sentiment with loud acclaim.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

The vigor with which Wilson specifies
vardaman and his kind reveals the Presi-
Dent the man who put the tag" in an
tagonist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

You call my atten-
ton to certain state
ments made on behalf
of senator Nardaman.
in which an effort Is
made to create an i'm
preston that l would
not regard tho return
of Senator Vardaman
to the Senate as u ver-
dict against the pres
ent Administration.
Such statements are
calculated to put a
very false face upon
Senator Nardamans g
candidacy. Senator
Narda man has been
conspicuous among the
Democrats in the SEN
ate for his opposition
to the Administration
II the voters Of Mis-
sissippi should again
choose him to represent
them. I not only have
no right to object: |
would have no right
in any way to crltI-
Cize them. but I should
he Obliged to accent
their action as a con-
demnation of my Ad-
ministration. and II Ia
only right that they
should know this be-
fore they aCt.-From a
letter to Myron Nc
Nell, OF Mississippi by
Woodrow Wilson Pres
ident of the Vnited
States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Couldn't the inventor of the daylight
saving law work out a scheme for saving
Temperature? Any such economy would be
distinctly refreshing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Whoever put the gust" in August Is
richly entitled to the thanks of city swelter-
ers. Heat waves justly fear it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Possibly Trotsky and Lenine fancy they
eon hear Berlin calling, Come early and
avoid the Russ !"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
What Do You Kno,U?


1. What celebrated religious reformer was born
at NoyOn, q town still within the German
lines. but now imperiled by the latest
Allied advance?
identified with the foreign trade poiey Of
1.-THE open door,?
8. Where Is the Black Forest?
4. Who was the author Of "AIrs. Caudle'g Cur.
tain Lectures?
3. What was the nationality Of Ole Bull, the
famous violinist?
9. What is the meaning Of Vera Cruz?
I. What Is q xylophone7
8. Who was the kaiser's immediate predecessor
on the imperial throne?
10. What President Of the United States was
elected by the House Of Representativesf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

The grand dukes and
dowa gers of the Rus
sian imperial family
are spending the time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
THE CHATTING DISH
Our Own Goosebone

TNHE Kaiser Is said to be great be-
i lever in omens. He might pay atten.
tion to the following:
When Ludendorff begins to measure the
width Of the Rhine, look out for squalls.
When three Jumps of sugar don't
sweeten the Imperial coffee, it is sure
sign that Brazil is pro-Ally.
II the Crown Prince looks blue in the
face, either his uniform is too tight or
Pershing is round the corner.
When Rosner's pen runs dry dissolve
the Reichstag.
When Lenine and Trotsky make a get
away with the collection plate the popula-
tion of Berlin is likely to be increased by
two.
When black specks appear in the west
ern sky look out for explosions along the
Rhine.
The fact that the famous picture Of
Washington crossing the Delaware was
painted on the banks of the Rhine, and
really shows Washington crossing the
Rhine at Dusseldorf, begins to have a more
cheerful significance.
Ambassadors In Russia these days hare
hard time fndin0 chich petO they are
intended to occupy.
Ludendorff is just beginning to learn how
much peasanter it is to fight with the
sun at your back.
A BolSheuib is a political scientist toho
6elieres the only cure for ddndruf ts be.
heading.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

A BolSheuib is a political scientist toho
6elieres the only cure for ddndruf ts be.
heading.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Ludendorff is just beginning to learn how
much pleasanter it is to fight with the
sun at your back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Ambassadors In Russia these days haze
a hard time finding, achich peto they are
intended to occupy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

As We look at it
Foe.
Woe
seems to have replaced
Hun
Fun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

The elevator men in Mr.. HearsPs apart
ment IN Ne,o York nicknamed Bernstor6
"the Duke de la Breso." Trust an elepato,
man to size up the boobs
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Walter Winn entertained a
number of little folks Saturday after
noon in honor of her little daughter,
Margaret's 9Th birthday. The home
was decorated in keeping with st.
Valentines day. One of the games
which the children enjoyed was a
heart hunt. In this game little
Florence Brinton was the lucky one,
finding the greatest number of hearts
and was awarded first prize, bottle
of perfume. Numerous other games
and music was enjoyed during the
afternoon. The dining table was
prettily decorated with the Valentine
ideas. The centerpiece, a birthday
cake lighted with 6 red candles, and
the favors, small red satin hearts
filled with candies made the table
most attractive. Ices, decorated with
red jello hearts, and cake were served.
Those present were little Misses Betty
Davis, Florence Brinton, Helen and
Margaret Richardson, Roberta Allen
Willard, Jane and Virginia Spratt,
Margaret Mary Reddy and George
and Margaret Winn.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
YOU CAN ASSIST
THE SEA MAD DOCS
Let Your Binoculars, Telescopes,
Spyglasses, Sextants and
ChrOnOmeters Volunteer
for War Service

Fritz Is a cunning mad dog. Every
foot of the sea must be watched day
and night with high powered glasses
to keep his depredations to a mini
mum. It takes thousands Of "eyes"
to do this. Every available man on
every warship should be on the look
out for summaries.
The Navy hasn't sufficient supply
of high powered glasses. The worlds
marketable supply Of binoculars, tele-
scopes, spyglasses, sextants and
chronometers is almost gone. The
Navy's only reserve is the stock in
private hands. The Navy asks that
reserve to volunteer for active SER
vice.
The "eyes" you give may be the
means of spotting a submarine that
otherwise might sink a transport.
Send, or bring, your glasses secur-
lily wrapped, with your name and ad-
dress plainly marked, to the Navy
Recruiting Station, 200 Gumbel Build
ing, Eight and Walnut streets, Kan
sas City, Mo.
If you live outside Kansas City,
mail them to the Recruiting Station,
or send a postal saying your glasses
are willing to volunteer, and label,
properly addressed and franked will
be sent you.
Receipts are given for all glasses.
The glasses will be sent to the Naval
Observatory for inspection and classi-
fication, and then issued for active
service. Every effort will be made to
return the glasses after the war, with
a complete record of their patriotic
service.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
COUNT ON FORTY
TWO DRY STATES
PrOhibitiOnists Already List Six 90
Ratifying the Federal
Amendment

Chicago, Feb. 18-With six states
already in the ratified" column and
twenty-five others dry, anti-salOOn
forces are waging a battle to secure
the approval Of the remainder Of the
thirty-six states needed to make the
national prohibition amendment q
law.
To fight centers in Illinois, Ohio,
Delaware, Rhode Island, Nevada,
Florida and Texas, according to "dry"
leaders here tonight. To make doubly
sure, the drys will work to carry New
York, California and Minnesota legis-
latures.
Temperance forces everywhere are
seeking election Of state legislators
favorable to their cause. Anti-SaloOn
League officials predict forty-twO Of
the forty-eight states will be In line
within the next three years. Missis-
sippi, Virginia, Kentucky, South Car
olina, North Dakota and Montana
have already ratified the amendment.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
HOUSE DESTROYED
BY FIRE SATURDAY
McAbOy Four Room Cottage Is
Wiped Out by Early Satur-
day Evening Fire-Was
Partially Insured

The dreaded firm alarm sounded at
about S:45 Saturday evening, calling
the fire fighters to q house on East
St., between Shawnee and Miami, own
ed by the T. C. McAboy estate. 1t
was q four room cottage occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Eden, Mrs. Eden
being out of town since early in the
day. Sam had gone home and taken
a cold supper, not even lighting q
match while in the house, he claims,
and he has no idea how the fire origi-
mated. He had applied for $500 in
surance policy on his goods, for three
years, at the office of the Baxter
Realty Company on Feb. 8, and going
to the company's office Saturday af-
ternoon had the policy changed to one
year, which he paid for and asked if
it would be in force Immediately if
anything should happen. He was ad-
Nlseu IIluL IL IGbtcu Will Ltlc ulSuL-
ance company, but since it had ac-
cepted the three year policy on a
valuation of 5000, it was quite likely
to be in force at once. Considerable
confusion was occasioned by the CEN
trail telephone office in locating the
fire, and the fire boys did not get onto
the ground with the truck until the
house was partly destryed. Nothing
was saved but a few articles of kitch-
en- furniture, the house and contents
being almost entirely consumed. There
was insurance to the amount of 5000
on the house, and if the policy on the
goods sticks the loss will be pretty
well covered.
Mr.. Eden is connected with drill OPP
erations in this locality as an expert
of some sort and is a man of good
reputation and standing, but will like
ly have trouble in collecting insurance
on his goods, under the peculiar. cir
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

George o. Boone, a former Baxter
Springs resident, but now q citizen OF
Topeka, Is visiting his son c. +.
Boone, manager Of the Matthews
Lumber company, at Treece, and was
here yesterday shaking hands with
old friends and former neighbors. Mr..
Boone told the editor of the Citizen
that the streets, alleys, back yards
and vacant lots of this city were in
the worst condition he had ever seen
them, but II will be good news to him
and many others to learn that the
city authorities propose that a gen.
eral cleanup shall be undertaken be-
fore warm weather arrives.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
KANSAS WAR SAVINGS
SOCIETIES IN DRIVE
National Committees Hopes for
Thirty Million Members by
April l-An Should
Join

Kansas City, Kan, Feb. 18-What
may be regarded as the most import
ant move yet launched for the econ
omic welfare Of the American people
is the campaign for the organization
of war savings societies. The nation
al war savings committee is to create
a mighty army Of savers who wilh by
saving, release labor and materials
for the use Of the government to pros
ecute the war. Thus, thru the habits
of thrift inculcated, future prosperity
may be vouchsafed. At the same time
the investments Of savings in govern
ment interest-bearing securities
should make it easier for the Ameri-
can soldiers and their comrades in the
allied armies to crush the iron rule Of
autOcracy and military despotism.
In Kansas it is the plan Of p. w.
Goebel, state director, to have q war
savings society for each 300 of the
states population. To that end drive
us under way to perfect the prelim-
mary organization of hundreds Of
these societies during this month of
February. Thru the cooperation Of
the educational authorities and teach
ers these societies are now forming in
the schools of Kansas. The Mother
and Parent Teacher associations, cul-
ture clubs, churches missionary So
cieties and the w. C. T. u, are all do
ing splendid patriotic work along this
line by forming war savings societies
within the ranks Of their members.
Among the several thousands of
lodges and secret and fraternal Or
CARNATIONS in Kansas there are many
in which war savings societies are
now being formed, while among the
employees in stores, offices, banks, in
factories large and small Organiza-
tions are in process of formation.
Organized saving is urged by Mr..
GOebel as the most efficient means of
converting the people as a whole to
the idea of conserving their earnings
saving for themselves and for their
future independence and prosperity.
A war savings society may be form
ed by ten or more persons, who from
patriotic motives, pledge themselves
to save systematically and to lend
such Swings to the United States
thru the medium Of war savings
stamps. Printed matter, including |
blanks for membership signatures,
bylaws, ETC., are being sent out free
from state headquarters in Kansas
City, Kan, to organizations.
By April It is the hope Of the ma
tiOnaT committee that 25,OOO,0OO or
persons shall have Joined
these societies IN the United States,
and Kansas may be depended on to
20 over the top with her full quota.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
SOME FUNNY ADVERTISEMENTS

For Sale-A bulldog. viii eat any
thing. Very fond of children.
Wanted-A laborer and a boy;
with grazing for two goats; both
Professionals.
Wanted-A young man to take care
of a pair of mules of a christian
disposition.
Wanted-A furnished room for q
single gentleman looking both ways
and we'll ventilated.
For Sale-Caps, victOrines, etc,
made up for ladies out Of their own
skins.
wanted-A good girl to cook, and
one who will make q good roast or
boil and will stew well,
When the baby il done drinking
1t must be unserewed and laid in q
cool place under a tap. II the baby
does not thrive on fresh milk, Il
should be boiled
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

George Van Dusen, A. E. Pfremmer
and o. N. Lynch, members Of the Bax-
ter Springs school board were &C
cOmpanied upon an automobile trip
that viii include Wichita, Hutchin-
SON and several other important Kan
sas cities, by architect Bert ovsrtOn,
Of Miami, Okla, and Superintendent
Of schools o. N. Rhine Of the city
schools. The trip win require thrss
or four days and is undertaken with
the purpose Of investigating, public
school buildings Of the cities viSited,
to bstter assist the school board when
planning for the new school building
In Baxter Springs. Mr.. Pfrsmmsf
VIA doubtless WEits Z rspgrt Of tie
txip fof thS Citizen upon his tsiu1.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mrs. Short and John Milton Cooper
and Emily Grace Cooper spent the
week end in Webb City and Joplin.
They visited the children's father, Mr..
John I. Cooper who has recently un-
dergOne a slight operation in a hos
pital in Joplin.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Babb and three
children are visiting at the home Of
MIR. Babb's father, Mr.. A. F. Babb.
The family is moving from Spring
field, Mo-, to San Francisco, Calf,
and are visiting here before going
west.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

At the Mitchell sewing room Mrs.
Kane supervised Thursday morning
with Mesdames Laird and Killings
worth as helpers. In the afternoon
Mrs. Geo. Van Dusen was supervisor
with helpers Mesdames Chas. Gobe,
Youse, Rowe and Jones.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Miss Maud Stephens who is at
tending the business college in Joplin,
has been i'll with the grippe. Her
mother, Mrs. Jas. Stephens, went to
Joplin Wednesday returning to this
city Thursday with Miss Maude, who
is some better at present.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Baxter Springs can stand a lot of
renOvating, and the sooner it is un-
dertaken the better it will be for the
health and safety of her citizens. Let
all property owners and renters start
a cleanup campaign.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mrs. Silas Burnett is here from
Arkansas, the guest of Mrs. Ale Ray
in the north part of town. Mrs.
Burnett was for many years a resi-
dent Of Peoria and is well known by
many in Baxter.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mr.. P. H. Lee, of the Douglass
school, wishes to announce that the
school made nearly $50 at its musical
Feb. 9. We thank all patronizers.
Our pledges have now reached $2OO.S5
and we have paid 500 on our piano.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Claude Lowe, one of Baxter's sold
ier boys, is home from Camp Funston
on 81 day furlough, for recuperation
after seige of sickness. He is visit
ing his uncle, Jake Lowe, and brother,
Bert.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

George M. Goodwin has entered the
Baxter Springs hospital in the service
Of DR.. Cannon. He is a plummer and
has been employed by Ed Mccullough
Of this city.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
RED CROSS NOTES

At the Library work room the sew
ing unit working Thursday afternoon,
under the supervisor Of Mrs. Rummel
were 'Mesdames e. G. Polster, M. E.
Reddy, T. T. McAboy and Winsor.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Miss Grace Elliott, of Fredonia,
Kas., has come to Baxter Springs to
take the position of stenOgrapher in
the Office of the Chamber Of Com
merce.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mrs. Chas. Edwards of Muskogee,
Okla, and Doc. Snelson and wife of
Coffeyville, Kas., arrived in this city
yesterday to attend the funeral of
their father, Rev. A. C. SnelsOn.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Ola Snelson arrived yesterday from
Elko, New, to attend the funeral Of
his father, A. C. Snelson, who will be
buried tomorrow from the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. L. L. Willard
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Russell Barnes returned from
Wichita last night where he has been
taking a course in pharmacy. He has
accepted a position in Pages drug
store.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mr.. ]. W. B. Lambert Of CRANKY
is visiting in Baxter at the home Of
Mr.. W. J. Wells. Mr.. Lambert is
looking after mining interests while
in Baxter.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Miss Virgie Stephens returned home
Friday evening from Joplin, to spend
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents. Miss Maud Stephens who has
been quite III is much improved.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Tom Wolf of Pineville, is located on
the Langston place north of town and
will engage in hog raising and will
take care of all garbage offered in
Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mrs. W. w. Haines who has been
visiting Rev. HOOpingarner and fam
lily, returned to her home in Joplin
yesterday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Douthit and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Will
son and son, Leslie, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Hibbard.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-22

Mrs. F. n. Lynch and daughter,
Fayrene, Of Webb City, Mr.. and Mrs.
s. c. Babb and children of Maryville,
No. are visiting 1t the home Of A. +.
Bsbb.