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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
5
Mrs. Emily Shaw extols Rat-Snap in a testimonial about a rodent control product sold by Lefler's Drug Store and Kohn Hardware Co. in Hayti. She claims the trap killed more rats than competitors and praises its effectiveness for poultry and home use.
A discussion of farm naming in U S history cites presidents such as Washington Monticello Jefferson Monticello Madison Montpelier and Roosevelt Sagamore Hill among others. Missouri’s law on farm name registration is noted and the State Board of Agriculture offers a free bulletin with farm name ideas and stationery tips. The piece closes with unrelated ads and editorial asides on peace and local commerce.
The piece argues that cutting advertising wastes money and harms trade and prestige. It urges maintaining steady, smart promotion to boost sales and signal prosperity, warning against pessimism and inactivity as routes to success.
Seventeen renowned reptile consumers from Tunis and Algeria gathered in the five year lapse convention. Many wore French war medals as spectators cheered. Over four hundred small snakes were measured and distributed to competitors. The winner, who consumed 24 snakes first, received a brass studded ball on brass chains with silver and gold coins.
Perkins seeks a doctor for a malaise and is told the issue is imagination. The doctor prescribes rest, and a week later Perkins reports improvement after following the suggestion. He pays five dollars, and the doctor notes the improvement as due to imagination. In a separate note, Fred Zavatkay reports mosquitos puncturing his car tire on a Riverton fishing trip in Wins t ed, Conn.
The piece recalls a humorous line about a humming bird and a woodchuck observed by Sir Ruby as reported by R. J. Brasher. It also notes a Rabbit Drives campaign in eastern Washington, where 35 000 rabbits were killed for meat, with white tailed fetching two dollars a dozen and black tailed four, to be dressed promptly for sale. An extension of the effort is planned.
A fragment from the Kansas City Star quotes Johnson of Rumpus Ridge on plans to install a pipe organ in the new town church. Mrs Johnson retorts she will not attend if smoking is involved, highlighting a local family dispute over church etiquette.
Detroit Free Press item notes a domestic dispute rumor as a wife begins housecleaning and neighbors hear she questions the husband’s housekeeping, sparking social gossip.
A reflection praises curious kids and patient parents. It argues questions signal a thirst for knowledge and that guiding answers builds understanding. The piece commends parents who foster inquiry and treat challenges as growth for the child and the community.
An article discusses farmers forming groups to secure industrial protection and mutual support. It notes long-standing farm organizations and the value of discussions and exchanges to keep farmers informed and contented. References Turkleys and farm equipment as context.
Advertises Mogul farm wagons with strong wide beds and deep frames sold by Caruthersville Hardware Co. Mentions Jolson family at Hot Springs Ark for a couple weeks and a jab about Bolshevists as profiteers. Includes political quips and social commentary typical of the era.
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