Home Circle Echoes Payne's exile and a call to wholesome youth
The piece reflects on John Howard Payne's loneliness in London and how his hardship sparked the Home Sweet Home melody. It then urges young men to pursue constructive, Christian lives, value home, and nurture family joy, urging orderly growth, gratitude for home, and respect for mothers.
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John Howard Payne
London
Atlantic Ocean
Lucian Knight
Sahara
Payne
Thames
Death of Mrs Maggie Crookshanks Near Shafter
Mrs Maggie Crookshanks widow of the late R D Crookshank died at her home northwest of Shafter last Monday. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive church with Rev John W Drinkard. burial followed in Mt Olive cemetery. She was a longtime Mt Olive member and sister to several Phillips siblings and aunt by marriage to Marshal J Crookshanks. She leaves three sons Clarence Everett of Linn county and Owen of California. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Maggie Crookshanks
R. D. Crookshank
Shafter
Mt. Olive Church
John W. Drinkard
Mt.Olive Cemetery
S. J. Phillips
Dudley Phillips
Jackson Township
A. H Alexander
Linneus
Marshal J. Crookshanks
Clarence
Everett
Linn County
Owen
California
Bulletin
Exemption Regulations and Agricultural Exemption Jurisdiction
A War Department note to Representative Rucker discusses exemption rules under the draft and the exclusive congressional jurisdiction over discharge claims based on engagement in an agricultural enterprise, outlining the decision authority vested in Congress.
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District Board
Congress
W. W. Rucker
House of Repres
Rucker
Fear and Faith in Wartime Protest Letter
A brief wartime note signed by E. H. Crowder as Provost Marshal General expresses solemn resolve and calls for discipline. The letter frames duties to the nation and urges steadfast support for the military effort.
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E. H. Crowder
City Sees Steady Growth and Major Improvements
Browning shows steady growth as new projects arise. The C B and K C crews rebuild the water tank with a new foundation to meet modern laws. Dr. W C Ingram’s mansion nears completion in the east, while Dr. Mairs completes extensive home improvements costing about $15000. Long-Bell Lumber Co rebuilds yards with a new office and large shed. A crash injures Mrs. Crowdis. Mr. Crowdis escapes unharmed, planning to keep the belt in place.
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Browning
C. B
K. C
W.C. Ingram
Mairs
The
Long-Bell Lumber Co
Main Street
W. C. T. U. Elects Officers at August Meeting
The regular W. C. T. U. meeting on Friday August 3 attended by eleven members at Mrs Lucy Hunter home elected officers for the coming year Mrs May Schrock president Luke Wallace vice president Nellie Williams secretary Permelia Mairs treasurer The social hour featured music by the Victrola September’s meeting will be with Mrs Anna Jessee.
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Lucy Hunter
Cnusing
May Schrock
Luke Wallace
Nellie Williams
Treas
Permelia Mairs
Victrola
Anna Jessee
Belt Change Sees Crowdis Win Pocket Prize
Robert E. Crowdis of southwest of Roger motored home with his wife when a car skidded near W. L. Rinehart’s residence on a hill, allowing him to regain the little red belt he had previously lost.
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Robert E. Crowdis
Roger
W. L. Rinehart
Mr. Crow
Green City Fair Appeals to Sullivan County
Green City will hold its annual fair from August 21 to 24 drawing thousands from Sullivan and neighboring counties. The grounds boast a dry, ample site with an amphitheatre, horse cattle sheep hog and poultry exhibits, and competitive races promising strong entries and value beyond admission.
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Green City
Sullivan
Missouri
No Liquor by Express Causes At-Depot Confusion
The depot reports fewer packages marked glass handle with care as express shipments of intoxicants are halted by orders from the express company. The agent suspects a new national law is behind the move and fears Uncle Sam attention for liquor violations.
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Mr. Wyckoff
Express Company
Uncle Sam
Community clean up at Kaifong cemetery announced
All interested parties are invited with filled baskets to Kaifong cemetery on Tuesday August 14 for grounds cleaning. Participants should bring axes scythes and forks.
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Kaifong
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Home Circle
WAR Department
Washington
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Green City’s Fair
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