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Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
KANSAS SETS
MUSICAL PACE
Kansas Doing More for Musical
Development Than Any
State In the
Union

That Kansas is now doing more for
musical development than any other
state in theUnion Is conceded by mu-
sical publications, critics and artists,
as well as by representatives Of the
National Federation of Musical clubs,
who were in Kansas City yesterday
attending the first biennial convention
of the newly organized Kansas State
Federation Of Musical clubs. There is
good reason for this new awakening
of musical interest and the develop
ment Of a wonderful array Of talent
among Kansans.
Kansas Colleges Organized
Fifteen Of the states leading col
leges, universities and normal schools,
including state and UNCONVENTIONAL in
stitutions, having well-equipped music
departments, are now organizing un-
der the Kansas Association Of College
Music Conservatives. They are all
working together under prescribed
rules and standards Of instruction and
with a Uniform course Of study, so
that the graduate of any one Of these
Kansas music schools will have a di-
ploma that will be recognized any
where. Besides, the music teachers OF
the state are organized, while the new
Kansas State Federation Of Musical
clubs is bringing together the talent
of the state to give added force to
the movement which cannot fail in its
great purpose of making Kansas peo-
pie musical.
Proof is not lacking to convince one
of the important position Kansas now
holds in the world of music. One only
has to read the long list of truly great
artists and composers that have come
out of Kansas. Three such artists ap-
peared in an all-Kansas program at
the session of the convention last
night. They were Carl Preyer, plan
ist and composer, from the University
of Kansas; Hans Fell, Organist, from
Baker university; Paul R. UT, vocal
ist, dean of Ottawa university.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
SERVICE BADGES

The national committee on awards
for Red Cross certificates and service
badges has issued copy of regula-
tions which has been received here by
the local Red Cross organization. The
rules are as follows:
The minimum service for which a
badge, suspended from a blue ribbon
can be given is 300 hours, dating from
April 6, 1917. No recognition is grant
ed for service prior to that date. Six
teen hundred hours spent during a
period of twelve months, a ribbon
with one white stripe; 2,400 hours
within a period of eighteen months,
a blue ribbon with two white stripes.
The number of hours spent in classes
of instruction for all work in the max
ing of various garments for the Red
Cross, of any kind whatsoever, are
considered as time given in the SER
vice of the Red Cross. Men or women
who have rendered an exceptional
service for the Red Cross may be re-
commended for the certificate and
badge. To determine the number Of
hours spent in knitting, time allotted
to each garment is as follows: Scarf
forty hours; sweater, thirty hours;
pair socks, twenty hours; helmet, six
teen hours; pair wristlets, ten hours;
All workers in this city will please
compute the number Of hours worked
in each department or branch of the
Red Cross service and give the report
to the local secretary, Miss Grace
Perkins and they will be recommended
for their honor badges or certificates.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL

About forty young people gathered
in the parlOrs Of the Presbyterian
church Wed. night for a social time.
And they had it. There was no stiff
ness but lots Of laughter and fun
making. All the games which young
people like were played and as the
company was about evenly divided as
TO boys and girls, It made real social
possible.
Messrs. C. N. Sarchet, Walter Fish
er, John Garretson and Misses Rebec-
ca Sarchet and Grace Perkins, and
Mrs. Leonard HOdgkins and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Perkins chaperoned the
crowd.
The committee in charge were Glen
Richardson, Maurine Barnes, Ruth
carretsOn, Mark Sarchet and Doris
Dodson. Refreshments consisting Of
salad, pickles, sandwiches and cocoa
were served. A silver offering was
taken for the work Of the Christian
Endeavor Society.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

Miss Grace Perkins delightfully."- en-
tertained the members of the Poinset-
tia Club Tuesday afternoon at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Perkins on East Fourteenth
street. The time was pleasantly pass
ed at needlework and social conversa-
tion. A delightful one course lunch
con was served. Those present were
Misses Sarah Kelsey, Zella Wright,
Margaret Sweeney, Anna Webb and
Mesdames Leslie Meyerding, Fred
Nichols, Will Mckinney and small
daughter, Clara Jean, L. A. StOskOpf,
E. M. Mitchell, o. NJ. Rhine, ]. G. Ire
wartha and F. M. Perkins. The next
hostess will be Miss Margaret Sween-
ey, March IL.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
INDUSTRIES
FOR BAXTER
Summary Of the New Industries
Which Baxter Hopes to
Land In q Few
Weeks

A lire Of industries, that are also
community builders and that result in
the extension Of trade, will become the
greatest asset Of the city. OF such
are the dairy products plant, to be es-
tablished by L. L. Cardin and his as
sociates, and the -four mill, an inves-
tigation Of which was made at Par
sons yesterday by q Chamber Of Com
merce committee. The committees
spent all Of the day in Parsons.
where is located a duplicate Of the
plant proposed for Baxter.
There Is an argument in favor OF
such industries as trade getters, In
the poultry business, inaugurated sew
eral months ago by P. B. Sweeney, OF
the Minute Cafe. Prior to that time
there had been no poultry market in
this city. Today Mr.. Sweeney is not
only doing a nice business in this line
but he can give you list Of twenty
five farmers that are doing their trad
ing in Baxter because Of the establish
ment Of poultry market.
Dairy Products Plant
In q similar way, but on an en-
larEed scale, the Cardin dairy pro-
ducts plant will provide never ceas-
ing market here for milk and cream,
brought in by the farmers. Within n
short time it will mean greater at
tentiOn paid to the dairy department
of the farms in the Baxter trade ter
ritOry, better roads and an increased
farmer trade for all the merchants.
The Flour Mill
The -four mill Is also farmer trade
inducement. The mill people, whom
Baxter is now investigating, make it
q specific point to deal direct with the
farmers, buying wheat direct from
them, exchanging -four for wheat and
cooperating in every respect with the
men that grow the wheat.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
THAT BIRTH CERTIFICATE

French law presented a barrier be-
tween the marriage of at least fifty
thousand American soldiers and
French girls, according to the esti-
mates of oversee officers returning
who claim that at least that number
of international romances were either
permanently blasted or postponed be-
cause the Yanks could not produce Of
fetal birth certificates. The French
REQUIRE the birth certificate as a pre-
liminary to the issuing of marriage
license, and these certificates were
items omitted from the overseas
equipment of our fighters.
In a few cases the boys managed to
get the folks at home to scratch
around and find their birth record and
have an official attested copy mailed
them.
The home folks, however, apparent
ly opposed entangling materimonlal
alliances even with fair ally and the
lovers have had to wait until the SOL
der can come home, get his own birth
credentials and go back to France for
his bride or send for her to join him
here.
For the first time since demObiliza-
ton began there is heard among over
seas soldiers ret6rning talk of going
back to France in the role Of civilians.
Heretofore there has been unanimous
Joy oppressed at getting back to Gods
country.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
PLANNING VICTORY GARDENS

Cooperating with the state and ma
tional movement, Prof. o. M Rhine
Of the city schools is planning the
making of many victory gardens" in
Baxter this spring by school boys and
girls. A more extensive program than
heretofore known in this city Is be-
ing mapped out, with sufficient prizes
b give all an opportunity to compete.
He has been discussing the matter
with the Chamber Of Commerce and
win perhaps work through the wO-
mems organisations, as formerly has
bssn TIE plan, 70 insure cooperation
throuThout TIE entire city.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
UPTOWN EXPRESS OFFICE

The campaign for an uptown ex-
press office has been started by the
Chamber of Commerce. The matter
has been taken up with the Public
Utilities commission, and an investi-
CATION of conditions here has been
asked. The distance of the office
from the business district works a
distinct handicap to the business men
and it also cuts in twain the amount
of business the company would do.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

Fred Hobart, one Of the prominent
operators of this district who is max
ing his home at the Empire Hotel, dis
appeared mysteriOusly about week
ago and no one knew his whereabouts
He arrived with blushing bride Wed
morning, much to the surprise of his
many friends here. Mr.. and Mrs,
Hobart will make their home at the
Empire Hotel. Mr.. Hobart left Wed
evening for a short business trip in
Iowa.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
ASKS DAMAGES

Joe Joseph, of Picher, has filed a
damage suit in the district court
against the Blue Mound Mining Co.,
for $5,75O.40 for alleged damages re-
ceived while pushing loaded cars Of
lead and zinc from the drifts to the
shaft of the mine.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

ed to the church dining room dish sup
ply. There were thirty-four drinking
glasses donated, This being the an
nual meeting of the society the elec-
ton of officers was in order but the
rules were suspended and the old Of
ficers were retained for the ensuing
year: Mrs. B. H. Shields, president;
Mrs. M. l. Nichols, vice president;
Mrs. James Simmons, secretary; Mrs.
r. NJ. Gilman, assistant secretary, and
Mrs. E. G. Polster, treasurer. The
following ladies were hostesses at this
meeting and served sandwiches and
coffee: Mesdames S. Blanchard, Ala
Baker, Maggie Berry, Ora Harman,
Margaret Meads, ]. T. Morrison and
D. S. Chubb. Those present at this
meeting were Mesdames H. Chamer,
E. G. Polster, Q. Manker, Walter
Winn, L. L. Cardin, C. C. Sparlin, ].
B. opperman, o. L. orton, E. L.
Clark, Willard Shultz, ]. H. Hunt,
Grubaugh, N. l. Nichols, Peters, Mag
gle Berry, S. Blanchard, ]. 7. Nor
rison, B. H. Shields, ]. w Linthicum,
o. N. Youse, Ed Covey, LangstOn, Al
Ia Baker, Orc Harman, ]. Sawyer
Cannon, Englebright R. n. Gilman.
A. B. Willard. ]. r Slmmons. TIay-
Ior und D. s. Chutb.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
A SOLDIER FROM OVERSEAS

Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Stauheh en-
tertained at dinner yesterday, at thei1
home on North Military, their grand
SON. Edwin Standheld Of orOnogo,
No, who has but recently returned
from overseas. He did not get into
tie fighting, however. until the day
ths armistice was signed. Two other
0Iandsons Of the Stanhelds, Sam and
Pur.y stauaheld Of Webb City, are
ssiu overseas and wSrs In the front
- trsnehss for over ninety days
~ ere euusins of tie young man
cr,rliirst q EnlaE Ys1tsrdsy.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

The management Of the Empire Ho-
tel are rebuilding the west room down
stairs in which they are opening one
of the best Billiard Parlors and bar
Der shops in the southwest. The room
will be completed about the first OF
March.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
SOCIAL DoINGS

Miss Irene Dent charmingly enter
tanned a number of friends at Auction
Bridge at her home, 1916 East Elev-
enth street, Wednesday afternoon.
There were three tables of players and
at the close of the games on count
ing the score it was found Mrs. w. B.
Apple held high. The hostess served
dainty one course luncheon to the
following: Mesdames D. D. Muir,
Enoch Perkins, L. M. Perkins, W. B.
Campbell, W. N. Clark of Joplin, w.
B. Apple, Charles opperman, Charles
Smith, Walter Scott, o. M. Rhine,
Arthur Johnson, Lee Wells Of Miami,
and Miss Blanche Bilharz.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

The members Of the Aid Society Of
the Methodist church gave @tumbler
shower" Wednesday afternoon IN the
banquet room Of the Methodist church.
The tumbleII donnt.1 a1s . 8. ed
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

The Aid Society of the Christian
church met Wednesday afternoon in
the church parlors with the following
ladies in attendance: Mesdames S. M.
Hartley, Harriet DOwty, G. T. Nc
Kee, F. E. Phillips, Lewis and Foster
and Rev. H. C. Williams. The regular
business of the society was taken up.
This was the annual meeting but the
election of officers was postponed until
next Wednesday, March s, which will
be held in the church parlors, and at
this meeting a program and social
meeting will follow the business ses-
sion. A committee Of ladies will serve
refreshments and a silver offering will
be taken. All members are expected
to be present and a hearty welcome is
extended to visitors.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

c. F. Berry and wife, Of Treece'
Kan, visited with Mr.. Beny's father,
~ B. Berry, Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

Mrs. Ray Hartley, who has been
quite m for a number Of days, is i'm
proving.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28

A circle of ladies of the Methodist
Aid Society entertained Wed. evening
with a six o'clock dinner in the ban
quet room of the Methodist church
The hostesses were Mesdames NJ. !,
Nichols, Will Jones, Grubaugh, Thom-
as, Sours and Englebright. Between
seventy-five and one huudred people
were served. The banquet table was
attfactively laid, centered with bloom
ing plants and ferns and the delight
full dinner consisted of two courses,
The hostesses were assisted in the
serving by Misses SeOttie Nichols,
Nell Weaver, Fey Gruhaugh and
Marie COvey.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
JUST SIX ITEMS

We herewith append just six items
of the more important bills to be pass
ed by congress before it closes this
session. The figures are staggering:
P. o. Appropriation Bill s 4OO,OOO,OOO
Army y. 1,2l5,OOO,OOO
"victory Loan" Bill ...... 7,OOO,OOO,OOO
Naval Appropriation Bill 720,OOO,OOO
R. R. Adm. Bill...... 750,000,000
Fed. Guar. Wheat Bill. 100000
81, nor mn mn
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-28
CAUSE OF FIRE

...$11,,OS5,OOO,OOO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
LaSaILe

Sealed Hearts in which Eugene
OBrien makes his latest appear
ance at the LaSalle today is found
ed on an original story written by
Edmund Goulding and dramatized
by that famous author and dram
atist, Eugene Walter. 1t is the
story Of a father and son who love
the same woman. The father is an
industrial magnate. who TO carry
out his life's ambition has adopted
the son OF a former friend. The
boy is educated abroad and when
time comes for him to enter bust
ness, he further complicates mat
tiers by falling desperately in love
with his youthful step-mother.
Robert Edeson is splendid as the
older man, while the woman is ap-
pealingly and charmingly played
by Lucille Lee Stewart. The ending
Of this intricate drama IS startling
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
"BROKEN BLOSSOMS"

David Wark Griffith, whose pho
top'ay drama, Broken Blossoms"
viii be seen at the Oliver theater all
this week starting today at 1
o'clock is the sort CT man who leav-
ing nothing 10 chance. or TO his
subordinates always insists on per-
sonally looking after every artistic
detail OF his productions, however
seemingly insignificant. In Broken
Blossoms" Mr.. Griffith has achieved
new distinction in the field OF mo-
ton picture drama, for here, for the
first time instead Of using tremen-
doUs scenic effects and great crowds
OF people, he works on the emotions
OF his audiences by the simplest and
most artistic means. His picture,
made from the story The Chink
and the Child taken from Thomas
Burkes "Limehouse Nights" con-
tains less than half a dozen char
acters, and yet its appeal TO the
deeper emotions is quite as striking
and potent as was the appeal Of
The Birth of a Nation" or Hearts
Of the World" As the art OF the
cineomatograph has grown, II has
grown steadily away from mere &C
ton for actions sake. There was a
time when, simply because OF the
facility with which the camera could
depict large masses and the gigan-
TIC action so much better than the
regular drama could do these things
that all Of the producers went rath-
er mad about battle scenes and
mobs and violent action. L thinS
as the art or the camera has be-
come more ductile IN the hands OF
The producers, Mr.. Griffith says, we
have come 90 see that the real
strength OF the motion pictuFe drama
lies in the simpler emotions, such as
IL has been my pleasure 10 depict
IN Broken Blossoms During the
run of this wonderful prod Gction al
the oliver the performances will be
givea continuously each day start.
Ing at / o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07

hold the interest and in this case
are added charm by the portrayal
OF the star and his support. Eileen
Percy, Robert Game and Monte
Blue. all we'll known TO film fans"
are prominent in the cast.
Popular Harry Carey works in
his same awkward. quiet, sure-fire
vein in his latest picture. The Out
casts of Poker Fiat" a speedy
western comedy-drama which is the
Castles feature for tomorrow. II
is the story OF a gang Of dishonest
men, who are outwitted and beaten
single-handed by the brave hero.
He mixes in society for a Srief
spell. turns the tables on those who
try to humiliate him, and incident
ally proves what a preferable sort
of person he is. His many admir-
ers will like him better than ever
after viewing this picture.
On Tuesday. Sealed Hearts
brings to the Castle screen once
more that splendid actor and hand
some screen-heart-bre breaker. Eugene
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07

The crucial moments fairly leap
from the screen.
I'm Iizzoura" was written by
Augustus Thomas, foremost OF
American playwrights. Its screen
version as shown at the LaSalle to-
morrow with that actor-soldier,
Robert Warwick in the stellar role,
will be found doubly attractive. The
story has all of the elements that
appeal TO common, everyday PEG
pie and the great love of honest
Jim Radburn for the beautiful viii
lage girl who thought education
was a bar 20 their love. is filed
with heart-interest and charm. All
Of the odd characters of Pike
county. Missouri. have been repro
duced in the telling. The girl is
played by Eileen Percy. who adds
quaint charm 10 the role.
Tuesdays picture is THE Grim
Game" a story Of thrills and hair
raising stunts, featuring that clever
vaudevillian and serial star, Harry
Houdini.
On Wednesday and Thursday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
Castle

Besides being a successful stage
and screen star, Robert Warwick
is also a brave soldier. His best
picture since returning from the
front is also his latest. Entitled
In Mizzoura," it is a film adapta-
ton OF that famous play by Angus
tus Thomas. The role is an excel
lent one for the star, being one
that is filed with power. sympathy
end romance. The honest sheriff
and the pretty country girl who
almost falls a victim to the speci-
Gus wiles OF the gay, deceiving city
chap, can always be relied upon to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
Screen

who IS now appearing at the or
pheum theater with his pianls,
partner Harry Hosford. His act
combines all the essence OF pleas
ureable. refined fouishnesa. mixed
with tuneful music that VIII have
q sure appeal 10 the ear. Mr. Hos
ford was formerly solo pianist for
Annette Kellerman. playing many
OF his own compositions Rawls
and Van Kaufman. offer the com
edy singing and talking skit, "A
Willing Worker while Libonau. q
dealer IN syncopation and Robert
and Demont, up-to-dste comedians
round out the pleasing bill
Beauty OF face, form and voice
are distinguishing features OF the
musical act presented by the Vir-
ginia Bellies. six pretty maids who
headline the vaudeville bill for the
last three days OF the present week.
A beautiful scenic setting. represent
ing the Colonial period. adds attrac-
lrnN-rTNT-ED ~ DAGr cry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
O-pheun1

y real novelty act headlines the
new vaudeville bsn opening at the
Orpheum theater today. This is
the Seven Family Troupe. OF worlds
fastest tumblers and pyramid build
ers. OF course. everyone has heard
some Jazz" in their time. That Is
they think they have until the have
listened 10 the artistry OF one Frank
De Voc. late comedian with FRITZ
Shelf and a star OF "Glorianna" and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07

Many Husbands" an a. II. Woods
production: and THE Royal Vsga-
bond" the Cohanized comic opera;
are the best attractions on view I'm
New York Some or them may get
this way before the season ends.
The third week OF the season OF
10 weeks Of the Chicago Grand
Opera companys ninth year at the
Auditorium, Chicago. closed last
night Madame Amelita CALI
Curci, who sang at Notre Dame
gymnasium Oct. 4, sang for the
first time this season at the Chi
cage Auditorium Thursday night,
appearing in "Rigoletto." Madame
Call Curci is TO sing twice each
week during December CALI
Curci. Mary Garden and Rosa Raisa
have all renewed the great favor
that established them in Chicago.
The Cleofonte Campanini perform
ances this year are extraordinarily
meritorious. AS to principals,
chorus. ballet, orchestra and stag
ing, Chicago has never he0rd better
opera-none so generally God At
most performances the bis Auditor
ium is filled TO capacity. This sea-
son the best seats are being sold at
SC. The season will not come 10 an
end until Saturday. Jan. "a, 1890.
Northern Indiana residents never
had such opportunity 10 hear the
best IN music as is afforded by the
Chicago Grand Opera company
performances. Included in the big
audiences are hundreds of residents
OF the smaller cities and towns.
They are among the most enthusi-
astic patrons OF the opera.
The wanderer," an Elliott, Com
stock & Gest production. is the
Christmas attraction-matinee and
night-at the oliver.
Among the best offerings en- route
I 20 the Oliver IS Guy Bates Post in
The Masquerader.' Many years ago
Mr.. Post acted here IN support OF
Dustin Farnum in The Virginian."
More recently he came in Omar the
| Tentmaker."
"The Better OLE in which De-
Wolf Hopper is TO be seen at the
| Oliver ere long,, was one Of the big
| hits ~ New York last season. It is
an odd combination of English hui
NOR and music. Mr.. Hopper head
| ed the company which was organ.
| lied TO give The Better ole" at the
Illinois in Chicago. He has the role
| OF Old Bill. Mr.. Coburn played II
In New York. Edmund Quincy in
| Boston, Maclyn Arbuckle in Phila-
! delphia and James K. Hackett
| through the Canadian territory.
There is now a dearth OF stan.
dard attractions at the Oliver.
few weeks ago that playhouse wa
overburdened with big things.
Sam s. Hardy, who was here n
the cast of THE Canary" (som,
| people liked him very much anC
others thought him next to bad). 4
! the chief funmaker in la La Lu-
ellie" current at the Colonial il
Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07

O'Brien. The Grim Game" or
Wednesday features the handcuh
king. Harry Houdini. Thursdays
attraction is Why Smith Left
Home" with Bryant Washburn
featured. while on Friday The Lot
terry Man" features Wallace Reid
and Saturdays attraction is a
Fight For Love"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07

Wallace Reid will appear in The
Lottery Man" new Paramount
Aircraft. Bryant washburn will
be the star Friday and Saturday in
Why Smith Left Home"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
OLiiUer
1.-THE WANDERER. !"

The Christmas attraction at the
Oliver theater will be David Belas-
cos big spectacular production The
Wanderer" playing Christmas day
and the day after.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-07
ooh. LOOK

The Dolly Sisters in "Oh, Look"
the musical comedy which pleased
patrons OF the Oliver theater in Oc-
tober, will play a return engagement
on Sunday evening December 21st.