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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
1
A rural editorial advocates using straw and brush to halt soil washing in gullies and cattle paths, advising straw for small washes and brush for deeper channels, plus staking if necessary. It urges planning next season's field work to avoid steep runoff and notes winter cover crops help, with references to local commerce and people.
In a contemplative column the piece argues that when inevitable economic shifts occur prices drop and large profiteers profit from ill-gotten gains, while the righteous face the duty to pray for mercy on the poor newly rich.
Rev E L Dycus, pastor at Alton Missouri, writes praise for the Christmas issue of the Herald. He says the front page is beautiful and grand, framing it as a favorite ornament in his home in the Ozark country.
Jus T Burns of Caruthersville a top New York Life executive and member of the 200000 Club was writing insurance in a nearby city Monday. Mrs Susan Watts of Glen Allen arrived early in the week to spend Christmas with her son ON Watts and family. Guth Chocolates listed among items at Lesler’s Drug Store.
A half dozen prominent Democrats are poised for the district congressional race next year. Likely candidate Harry Alexander of Cape Girardeau County is joined by Hob Ward of Caruthersville, ex State Senator Thomas R. Ely of Kennett, Rep F M Norman of Stoddard County, and W H Meredith of Poplar Bluff. The Herald notes holiday office closure and staff absentee over Christmas.
An old Lefler's ad lists dolls for sale and mentions Eagle brand condensed milk at Buckleys with a playful note about strikes and getting busy at work, hinting at a promotional display.
Odd clippings describe a bad poetry line about a cuckoo and wine, a for sale note for a five passenger car in perfect condition newly painted and offered by John T Buckley of Hayti Missouri. Also mentions European export surplus and a chocolate ad at Elders Elders Drug Co plus beauty products and a remark on friendship versus enemies.
Joe Armstrong a noted dog trainer reports rat trouble at his kennels and credits RAT-SNAP with eliminating rats in three weeks. He notes dogs avoid the bait, and plans to recommend the product. Lefler's Drug Store and F M Perkins in Hayti, Missouri sell and guarantee it in cake form in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
The Sunday lesson centers on The Prince of Peace from Matthew 2 1 12 amid wartime unrest. Attendance rose to 66, up seven from last week, with a collection of 1 83 dollars and four 13 cents per capita. Class No 1 led attendance. Class No 9 led in collections.
L J Banner a Aetna rep has set up in our city with headquarters to cover a large territory and return home the same day. Hayti Herald prints a holiday issue full of merchant ads and praise for a fine Christmas edition. Detours on country roads do not deter shoppers. Miss Mejerle Alford of Fulton Ky visits Wood Taylor plantation then travels via Memphis with Mrs Wood Taylor to spend the holidays.
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