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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
5
A 1918 urging cash purchases over credit. It argues cash eliminates dead charges by creditors, compares credit versus cash grocery prices, and urges customers to switch to cash at cash stores to avoid paying for others’ bad accounts.
The note lists price cuts with two columns named Credit and Cash. The difference between Credit and Cash equals the amount paid on dead accounts. The statement clarifies how reductions affect unsettled balances.
Otis Berryhill of Kansas City visits Butler relatives early in the week. Lumber firm figures and family gatherings are noted. Warrensburg students Bertie Silvers and Susie Harper spend holidays at home. Mrs Hildebrandt of Wichita visits relatives near Butler. Guy Silvers of Jefferson City dines with the Silvers family. National Defense badge plans for women registering to work. Okmulgee resident Mrs Standsbury and son visit Alice DeArmond. G L Vandoren of Pontiac and Mrs Fisk visit, then depart for Kansas City. Butler lacks mail Friday due to freight wreck. freight cars and cattle killed en route. Miss Mary Braden from Kensington school spends holidays with Braden family. Earl Barsome transfers from Walton Trust to Missouri State Bank. Bank staff departure as assist. cashiers enlist in army ordnance. John D Moore noted as explosive licensing agent for Rich Hill. Bureau of Mines notice received.
Fred A. Boxley, a prominent Kansas City attorney, is in Foster inspecting oil leases tied to a company he backs. Local news notes include Christmas package rush at Butler post office, a marriage license in Kansas City, and numerous Christmas visits and homecomings.
At a regular meeting of Butler Encampment No. 76 I O O F held Tuesday evening December 25 1917 officers were elected for the first term of 1918. The article lists names and the offices filled.
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