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Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

The Priscilla Art Club was pleas
antyl entertained Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Vina Owen on
North Fifth street. A short business
session was held after which a social
time was enjoyed. The hostess served
a delicious three course luncheon to
the following guests and club mem
bers: Mesdames S. C. Hurt, w. ].
Norman, G. w. Burnett, L. c. Evans,
]. M. Brown, R. M. Young, j. Boyd,
o. D. Lockhart, H. Hardiman, c.
Whitcomb, L. Burnett, T. H. Carter,
N. A. Slaughter, V. Owen, Miss L.
Pillar, Miss Ollie Estes, Belle Carter,
Hostesses Miss ]. McWilliams and
Mrs. Johnson.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Ute Wells has dropped anchor in
Baxter and expects to stay in port
for a while. Ute is a Navy man and
one of the Black gang that kept the
road open between here and Europe.
Ute is some salty bird and believes
there is no place like the Navy. He
is still in reserve and anxious for
more action if they stir up another
war. Among the things acquired
while in the Navy still shows across
his upper lip. While in Kansas City
he had his travelling bag taken in
which were all of his papers.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Messrs. and Mesdames Fred Hill, Otis
Everett, Geo. Baldwin, ]. C. Page,
Will Jones, R. d. Barnes, c. R. Jones,
Everett Ferguson, Norman Mitchell,
DR.. and Mrs. Davis and. Mesdames ].
w. Earls, John Royce and Misses Lois
Hamilton, Mildred Earls, Angeline
Royce, Tulsa Barnes, Messrs. Bryan
Hampton and Russell Barnes.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21
Doesn't Want the Job
Baxter, Feb. II, 1919.

Baxter, FeD. II, IJIJ.
Dear Editor Citizen:
/ have read the article in Satur-
days Citizen in which my name as a
prospective nominee for Mayor is
used; l want to express my thanks fOr
the courtesy of public mention much
as the colored fellow did to the man
who asked if he could change $40
bill; l am at least grateful for the
compliment.
However ! am not a candidate for
this honor, Respectfully,
]. w. Kaltenbach.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

1 Have you wished for . definite way
In which you might help solve the
mothers and housewives problems in
this town. Come to the first regular
meeting Of the Woman's club in the
rooms of TIE Chamber Of Commerce,
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, ut half
past two.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21
GETTING RID OF COLDS

The easiest and quickest way to get
rid of a cold is to take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. This preparation has
been in use for many years and its
value fully proven. No matter what
remedy you use, however, care must
be taken not to contract a second cold
before you have recovered from the
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

What would you like to see done in
Batxer Springs? Bring your immed-
late circle of friends to the first meet
ing Of the Woman's club, Thursday
afternoon at half past two, in the
Chamber of Commerce rooms, and
help make the club effective along the
lines that especially interest you.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Misses Myrtle Pratte, Alma Good
ner, Mrs. Mildred Pickens, Mrs. Mono
maker and Mr.. and Mrs. Simerall
were guests of Miss Swannie Smith
Sunday evening.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Reuben Shanks, son Of Martin
Shanks of Lowell, is home from
France. He was gassed when on the
firing line and is partially blinded
and otherwise disabled but hopes ulti-
mately to fully recover.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Benjamin Ferris, brother Of Mrs
A. B. Willard and Mrs. s. J. Cooke,
was here Monday. Mr.. Ferris served
in Baxter Sunday at Shead's Waffle
nine months on the firing line in
France and was in three Of the great
battles. He was gassed but Is now
about recovered.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

first one, and there is serious danger
of this. A man Of middle age or old
er should 90 to bed and stay IN bed
until fully recovered. It Is better TO
stay in bed three days at the start
than three weeks later on.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Misses Laura Johnson, Love Park
ms and Messrs. Lance Wene and Ed
mond Parkins motored to Joplin Sun
day.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

One of the loveliest parties of the
week in keeping with the Valentine
season was given Friday evening in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Barnes, 1896 Fourteenth street. Elab-
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

A very enjoyable time was spent
Saturday evening at the home Of Mrs.
C. C. Sparlin who entertained the
Methodist choir. Games and music
were the pleasures of the evening. Re-
freshments were served to the choir.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Porter Clark, Jr., was in town Mon.
and is now well on the road to re-
covery.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Mr.. Ira Perkins and family, Of Ga
lena, visited in this city Sunday, the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. n, Perkins.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

A number of the young folks gath
cred at Ed Covey's residence Sunday
and spent the evening.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

J. W. Twente has returned from
overseas and is now ut TT. Riley
awaiting his discharge. He will be
home in few days now.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Fred Heron, of Webb City, was Wis
iting our interurban substation opera
tor, w. w. Lee, Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21
INDIGESTION

Take q few doses of Chamberlain's
Tablets as directed for indigestion,
and you will soon forget your stomach
troubles. Try it.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

James Carr, of Hockerville, visited
his old time friend, W. W. Lee, 1872
Ninth street, Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Mrs. Joseph Stephens has returned
after q visit in Joplin with friends
and relatives.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Cole III and Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Smith visited friends
in Miami Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Chas. Nash, of Vinita, Okla, visited
his mother, Mrs. Helen Nash, in this
city Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Nrs. James M. Mills and sister, Eva
Button, were week end guests of Mrs.
-RAsa Stinson, in Carterville, Mo.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Misses Gail Hamilton, Maurine Fer
rell and Ivan Chubb and Thomas
Goodwin were Joplin visitors Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Mrs. Sherman Wiley has returned
to her home in TT. Scott after visit
With Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Patton.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

X. Storey, of Joplin, spent the day
In Baxter yesterday at Shead's Waffle
House.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Major CoSey, of Vinita, Okla, Wis
tied his brother, Ed Covey, and family
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Miss Marie Page and Mr.. Herbert
McAbOy went to the shows in Joplin
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Misses Nell Weaver and Scottie
Nichols spent the week end in Joplin,
visiting friends.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21
Wants More Pep

Daily Citizen:
A great many people have express
ed their dissatisfaction with the pro-
gress our present administration has
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Harold Edens is seriously i'll of
rheumatism.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Washington's Birthday dance Fri
day night, Feb. 21, 1919, ut Goodeagle
Hall.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Davidson were
guests Sunday of relatives in Com
merce, Okla.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Clovis France, of Webb City, was il
Baxter Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

G. W. Skies is reported on the sick
list.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Hazleton Minshall, of Joplin, visit
cd friends in Baxter Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21
THAT TERRIBLE HEADACHE

Do you have periodic attacks OF
headache accompanied by sickness OF
the stomach or vomiting, q sallow
skin and dull eyes? If so, you can
get quick relief by taking Chamber
iain's Tablets as directed for bilious:
ness, and you make be able to avoid
these attacks If you observe the di-
rections with each package.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Page, of Joplin,
visited friends and relatives in Baxter
Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-24
N1W FNCLANDERS PUSHED GERMANS BACK g MILES DURING l98 DAYS
 FIGHTING IN FRONT LINE AREAS
26h Division Participated in Seven Big Battles, h. c,uding Three of the Winning Offensive
 Took 314S Prisoners.

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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
THEA IRE ATTRA CT ONS General News of Local Theatres, Screen Stars
 and Features

decides to stay, greatly to the sat isfaction of his wife.
 "Rimrock Jones'" also at the Coli scum, introucing Wallace Reid as { picturesque figure in the copper min ing district of Arizona. This pie ture was made from the story by Dane Coolidge, the scenario by liar vey F. Thew and Frank x. Finrcgan The production was directed by Don aid Crisp. While utterly different from anything Wallace Reid has done "Rimrock Jones" reflects the vita life and characteristics of a certain section of the Great West. It's au thor, Dane Coolidge is quite at home in this environment, as he has tray eled through it many times not only as a writer in search of material, but also as naturalist and photographer working for tho Smithsonian Insti ute and other scientific organiza tiOns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
THIS TIME NOT
 THE "GOO GOO EYES" BUT CHAMPAGNE EYES

The coming feature at the Palace is the Girl With the Champagne Eyes"
 q have heard of many strange things that those who gain fame in moving pictures have to do, but nev- CT did I believe that l would ever seriously go into the work of pocket. picking" said Jewel Carmen, the beautiful William Fox star when she was making the remarkable photoplay The Girl With the Champagne Eyes"
 Nevertheless the star became quite an adept in the art for screen pur- poses. She had many instructors
 Members of the detective force of Los Angeles gave her points on the way pickpockets operate and with practice she was able to give realism to the unsual scene on the ship where she steals one mans wallet and later slips it into the pocket of another as the passengers are being searched and detection is inevitable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
WAS SELLING THE WHOLE OF EUROPE
 TO CAPITALISTS

PARIS, Feb. 26.-Officers are pug zled somewhat regarding what dispo sition to make of Victor Bender, a Pennsylvania private, who is in jail for selling the Paris subway" and getting an initial payment, and sell ing other French property wholesale as the efforts to make out that he was insane seem to have no founda tion .other than his seeming ability to sell people things. The impress sion prevails that but for the French officers having stepped in Bender might have succeeded in disposine of practically everything in France His case has no parallel and even put into the shade the Wallingford stories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
KLAWOCK NATIVES AIDED IN CAPTURE
 OF PETER JACKSON

The fo' lowing letter written by NJ L. Bonhs-b of Craig, was printed ir the Wrangell Sentinel, It show@ that the Indians of Klawock have nc sympathy with crime, and that the, did all within their power to aid ir the apprehension of Peter Jackson the slayer of Deputy Marshal c. D Calhoun of Craig.
 Mir. Bonham said
 "In justice to the residents of the Native town of Klawock I wish tc state through tho columns of your worthy paper that the residents ol Klawock, after the shooting of Dep uty Marshal Calhoun, spared neither labor nor money to assist in the capture of his murderer.
 "Without exception the Natives gave every assistance to the white deputies and absolutely denied sup port of any kind to the fugitive.
 Peter, Jackson had been denied the privileges of living in KlawocF but was permitted by the Native au thorities to move into his wife's house after solemn promise to be good The Natives could not know the dastardly crimes that were to fol low but from the time the murder of the marshal was made known un. til the shot that announced the crim- inars self-destruction there was no thought except to bring the criminal to justice"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
FATTY ARBUCklE AT THE COLISEUM DELIVERS GOODS

For tonight Fatty" Arbuckle will be seen at the Coliseum in the new Arbuckle comedy, Good Night, Nurse,' said to be remarkable comedy MT Arbbckle plays the part of a heavyweight von yiYant whc is sent to a sanitarium to be cured and who experiences a few things calculated to shatter the ribs of the spectators.
 On the morning after the night before, Fatty is still celebrating, while wifey is indignantly awaiting him at home. He is walking medi- tatively and solemnly through the quiet village streets when a terrific storm oyertakes him and he seeks shelter in a drug store. The proprie- tor unfeelingly throws him out and he falls into the arms of dignified gentleman who also has been cele- brating not too we'll, but too much.
 The two become friendly and both find it necessary to elude a suspic- ious policeman. They attach an or gan grinder, a dancer and monkey. Fatty" taking the latter home with him. The wife is incensed and af- ter throwing out her susband's com paniop, she puts Fatty to bed. He becomes i'll and the next day wifey sends him to a sanitarium for treat ment He looks the nurses over ap- provingly and decides to stay awile.
 The reception committee is com posed largely of Al St. John and Buster Keaton, and neither makes a hit with the fat patient, but wifey insists that he must stay and get well. In an adjoining room there is a beautiful girl-Alice Lake who fancies she is a mermaid, and when Fatty" gets a glimpse of ~her, he
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

Pennsylvania carnivals, the State and Missouri Valley meets. the Anes- Drake -Grinnell triangular, the Big Four'-Iowa, Ames, Drake and Grin nell indoor carnival, and dual clash es with Nebraska and Drake
 More than twenty men are seek ing positions on the team, but the number includes only a few yeter- ans, although it is expected the squad will be strengthened by the return of other old men discharged from the Army. The complete schedule follows:
 March 1,-"Big Four" at Ames.
 April 12.-Home Meet
 April 19.-Drake relays.
 April 26.-Pennsylvania relays.
 May 3.-Drake at Des Moines.
 May 10.-Nebraska at Grinnell.
 May 7.-Triangular at Ames or Grinnell
 May 24.-State Meet at Des Moines.
 May Missouria Valley meet at Ames.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
1.-THE FLAMING OMEN" IS EXCELLENT PLAY AT THE DhI ACE

Mary Anderson and Alfred Whit man in 'The Flaming Omen" at the Palace tonight is remarkably strong feature in many ways. II gives the contrast between the con ventional society life and the simple law of the great outdoors, where life is primitive. There are strong parts which are brought out to their full effect in dramatic values. There are besides good Pathe News and a comedy. "A Four Corner Triangle , The comedy is little out of the usual run, but is nevertheless enter taining
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
DOROTHY DALTON RIDES HER OWN HORSE IN "LOVE LETTERS"

Dorothy Dalton, the charming Paramount star, famed as "the girl with the dimples," is not only a talented actress, but a thorough sportswoman, being proficient at golf, tennis, riding, and other sports. At the time she was told that in Love Letters" her latest Paramount pho toplay, which is to be shown at the Coliseum Theatre Thursday and Fri day she was to appear in several scenes on horseback, she was more than delighted Miss Dalton asked permission to ride Lord Chesterfield, her favorite horse, and it would be hard to say which was more plea ased
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
NEW ELECTRIC SHOP

R. E. Holmes has opened a general repair and electrical shop in the build
 ing formerly occupied by the Barnes Ignition Works at No. 156 Front street, near Ferry Way. For the past two years, Mir. Holmes has been employed by the Treadwell Company and the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, of Juneau, severing his connection with the latter firm a short time ago. With his present stock of supplies, he is prepared to do general electrical work of all kinds. [. xAl
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Letters remaining uncalled for in the Postoffice at Juneau, Alaska, Feb 21, 1919. Parties wishing same should call for Advertised Letters, and give date of list.
 One Cent Due on Advertised Letters
 Albert Bystrom, Mrs. Mary E. Hart Charlie Moses, MT Midas (of Strelna Alaska) Johnnie Mark, Julian Nolas- co, Mamie Nunnelley, Albert Peter son, Geo. Paul. vek Stanli (2), Clyde Stephens (postaD. Bertha Smith (pos- tab. Ivory Sinclair, E. L. Scrafford (2),
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

and proud at the occasion of Ches- terfield's screen debut-the pony or his rider. Miss Dalton's riding cos tune in this picture is new model and especially attractive, as are her gowns throughout the production.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
Attractions Tonight

COLISEUM = Fatty Arbuckle in
 Good Night Nurse" and Wallace
 Reid in "Rimrock Jones'" PALAcE-Mary Anderson in "The
 "FIaming Omen," and comedy. "A Four Corner Triangle"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

Mrs. Huntington Wilson. one of the most prominent society women fin the United States. is spending q few weeks at Palm Beach. where she is well known for her many en- tertainments. The balrny atmos- phere and general surroundings are most pleasing to this popular SO ciety favorite.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
Don't Miss It-What :?

THE BEST THING YOU CAN ENJOY; a clear con science, not only towards men but also towards God. One of the greatest men that ever lived said: Herein do I exercise myself, to have AL WAYS a conscience void of offense toward God, and to- ward men" This is ONLY POSSIBLE by having our sins ablotted put" by the precious blood of Jesus Christ who died to set us FREE FROM SIN.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
FITZGERALD LEADS
 CANDIDATES IN THE
 SEATTLE PRIMARIES

SEATTLE, Feb. 26.-Campaigning already is active for the candidates nominated at the recent primaries for the city election which takes place March 4th. Complete returns give the primary vote as follows:
 For Corporation Counsel
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

Give us your next order for tsu9e, fer work CT ceal- Junsas 1ranaba
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

You wouldn't think that . man would do more rejoicing on the day he got his divorce than he did on the day he was married. would you? But 1t is often the case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

The first six named will be the candidates at the city election. Rob- ert l.. Proctor, Ed. T. Levi and Charles H. Gallant are the labor can didates. All of the candidates are well known and promise is given that the city election will bring out a large vote.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26

IoAH GaIsworthy, English nov elist and playwright, and Mrs. Gal worthy. have just arrived in New York. The author came expressly to be present at the celebration to be given February 19. the one hun- dredfh anniversary Of the birth of James Russell Lowell. met. critic. essavisf and at one lime Minister b Great Britain. This is Nr. Gals- w"rthv's third visit to America. and e~ch time he likes tt better.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
SPORTS

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,-John Ganzel manager of the Kansas City Club of the American Association, is on the hunt for a catcher to succeed Jack Onslow, who, because of the salary offered him, decided to play inde- pendent ball He will manage the Pittsburgh club of the Alleghany Steel League.
 Onslow is a baseball man of con- siderable experience in both college and professional game. He made his professional debut with Dallas, Tex, in 1908 He was with the Detroit Americans in 1910, and later played with the New York Nationals. He came to Kansas City from the Giants last Spring.
 CHANNEL. Ia.,-With eight meets listed on Grinnell Colleges track schedule for this Spring, Coach II. ]. Huff has started his track men on indoor training, mixing in some out ioor activity when weather condi tions permit.
 Included in the schedule, one of he heaviest the school has faced in recent years, are the Drake and
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-26
FIRE ALARM BOXES Correct to Aug. IA, 1918

 1-3-Cor Third and Franklin 1-4-Front of J. R. Wills store. 1-6-op. Marshal { Newman's. :, Front Street. 1-6-Opp. Alaska Auto Gar age, Front Street. 1-7--Front Street. opp. City
 Dock.
 1-s-Front Street. below Wor-
 then Mills. 2-1-Cor. Mrs. Germain's stors.
 Willoughby Ave 2-3-Willoughby and 2nA. 2-4-Seward and Front. 2-5-Maip and Front. 2-6-Main and End. 2-7-Cor. 9th and Seward. 3-2-Gastineau Ave. and Rawn
 Way.
 3-4-Gold and End. 3-5-4th and Harris. 3-6-5th and Gold. 3-7-6th and East. s-s-7th and Gold. 1 3-s-5th and Kennedy. 4-l-9th and Indian 4-2-5th and Calhoun. | 4-3-West end nistin Ave 4-5-9th and Calhoun. 4-G-7th and Main. 4-7-12th St., opp Northsrn Laundry, 4-s-l>th and D St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-30
OPPOSITION ID
 NEW SCHOOL BILL

A bill Is about to be introduced in the Connecticut Legislature which. If It becomes law, will violently revo- lutionize the entire educational struc- ture of the state. This bill will be founded upon a Detailed Plan for School Code for the State of Connec- tcut" of which Henry c. Morrision IS said to be the author.
 It Includes among other things the following pernicious provisions: Duties Which District School Boards
 Shall Have.
 1.-They shall serve without pay- the Commissioner of Education" in Hartford is to receive large salary.
 2.-This is the principal duty. School Boards in Districts Having
 Less Than 50 Teachers.
 1.-These shall be grouped to. gether In Supervisory Union"
 2.-The superintendent cannot be named by the Supervisory Union"- the commissioner names him. The Supervisory Union" can only confirm the superintendent named by the commissioner. For other functions of district school boards, see local school boards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-30
ILLINOIS FIRST
 IN AGRICULTURE

Washington, Jan. 30.-High prices and increased production swelIed the total value of the farm crops of the country in 1918 half a billion dollars more than the total of any previous year. The aggregate value of farm crops for the year has been placed at $14, 900, 769, 900 by the bureau of crop estimates of the Department of Agri- culture. The previous record value year was 1917. The value of last years crop was double the average value for the five years, 1912 to 1916.
 Illinois ranked first in the value of all crops as did that state in 1917. Iowa, Texas and Georgia were second, third and fourth, holding the same rank they did in 1917. Minnesota took fifth rank, jumping from ninth place which she held in 1917. Ohio dropped back into sixth place from the fifth rank. North Carolina moved up into seventh rank from the eleventh place. Missouri dropped into ninth rank from the sixth place she held the previous year. Pennsylvania moved into tenth place from the fourteenth position. Nebraska, which held sev- enth place in 1917. dropped back to the seventeenth rank. California dropped from tenth rank to twenty first.
 The thirteen principal farm crops corn, wheat oats. barley, rye, buck wheat, fiaXseed, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, hay, tobacco and lint cotton which formed almost so per cent. of the value of all of the country's crops in 1909 as reported by the Census Bureau, were valued in 1918 at s11,- 125.996.OOO.