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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
General Wood told American Legion members in Boston that law and order is of first importance and urged tighter immigration control. He called for a strict immigration quality check before boarding ships and warned against political opportunism harming labor, property rights, and public safety.
Reports say oil flowing at about 200 barrels daily has surfaced near Advance at Tillman five miles southeast, with drilling began December 29 reaching surface at 336 feet. Promoters Kentucky Of Company reportedly withdrew all stock amid growing excitement. Similar booms reported at Beelfoot Tennessee with three wells completed this week.
The newest wall coverings and patterns are featured at Highfill Nelfind Furniture Co in Caruthersville. The ad highlights fresh wallpaper designs and decor options for homes and rooms.
An item listing notes aftershave offered for 35 cents per bottle at Lefler's shop. The fragment suggests a sale or price in a local store context with emphasis on value and availability.
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln's early failures in business politics and love, detailing defeats from state legislature to Senate and Vice Presidency. It then notes encouragement from his eventual prominence. It also mentions Dunklin county residents G W Wallace and Wallace Loving visiting Lenath to discuss a significant band deal near the city.
The article notes emeralds rubies and sapphires as the most valuable gems of ancient times. Diamonds were worn rough until a later period when cutting improved. Emeralds remain fashionable and rare with good stones increasingly scarce, potentially rivaling diamonds in value.
Paris Temps reports the Peace Conference secretary handed a note to the Dutch minister demanding extradition of the ex Kaiser. It cites Article 227 of the Versailles treaty and lists crimes including Belgium Luxembourg neutrality violations, hostage system, deportations, devastation, and submarine nets. The note argues Holland must join in prosecuting or not impede punishment.
Health is not very good in this community with colds and a few whooping cough cases. Mrs Lula Byars is back on her feet, Mrs Woodside returned home after visiting, and Miss Linnie Borer spent the weekend in Caruthersville. Lucy Byars is ill. A country Store Sale at Tom Hatley’s raised $12 to pay on the school Victrola.
An editorial on true patriotism distinguishing quiet, steadfast citizens from public bravado. It argues loyalty means love of country for its value and deeds, even at risk, without self praise, praising those who quietly serve and endure for the republic across past, present, and future.
Attorney B. L. Guffy traveled to St. Louis for two days this weekend to attend to legal matters and conduct professional business.
Harry Stout of Bragg City was here Saturday on business.
A lodge collector’s daughter would take pennies from members. Her mother forbade it. The next day a member offered a penny, and the girl replied she cannot take pennies it can only take wickets and dimes.
Harry Herrell traveled to Huffman Arkansas last week and serves as a lawyer for the J. E. Cleaver Mill. The Cleaver mill has a lengthy production run and holds several large contracts, prompting Mr Cleaver to give the operation his personal attention.
A playful note suggests stopping at Elders & Elders Drug Co. for a box of Biech's pure chocolates for a sweetheart. It also mentions sugar price trends possibly prompting the Department of Agriculture to advise city gardeners on keeping a beehive in the backyard.
Highfill Neifind Furniture Co of Caruthersville Mo displays a wonderful selection of the newest wallpapers suitable for every room in the house.
Sea Island cotton is produced mainly in Georgia Florida and South Carolina with the finest fiber coming from the chain of islands off the Carolina coast. Coastal growing preserves fiber quality. inland plantings yield upland cotton unless island seed is used for successive crops.
Miss Viola Patterson went to Hay al Friday to spend the night with her mother Mrs Anna Patterson in Mayflower.
Country Life Facts stresses that "country cured ham" is premier meat and advocates profitable advertising for farmers and merchants. It urges organization in every school district now, promotes plain living, and endorses milk toast as economical. It highlights farming as vital and stresses early preparation for youth in farming.
C. K. Chism spent days loading household goods and will move with his family to Imboden Arkansas where he has bought a small farm. Drewle Sanders and wife will accompany them. Miss Gladys Will stays until school term ends then joins the group.
A garbled Boston Post excerpt notes Dr Goliath and a giant figure, eleven feet three inches tall, causing trouble for a military quartermaster. It hints at how a uniform was obtained for him and references Philippine era attire and stock figures in a quirky, chaotic historical snippet.
Lefler's offers Chapo for chapped hands and face at 35 cents per bottle.
New appeal for nurses and facilities issued as Chicago faces a severe influenza outbreak. In the last two days 707 new flu cases reported, 13 additional deaths, and 38 pneumonia deaths. State officials in Springfield close institutions to visitors during the epidemic.
A reader muses on how habit and impulse shape behavior from bedtime routines to restless foot tapping and nail biting during shows. The piece recalls the pull of improper acts during sermons and the temptation to leap from a high place, concluding with a self-deprecating admission of being “a lot of kids” when impulse takes over.
M. G. Manuel of law was here Tuesday looking after business matters and attending to professional duties in the city.
Lefler s advertises CHAPO for rough hands at 35 cents a bottle. The listing emphasizes a low price and availability at Lefler s, a local store.
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