Registration of German Alien Females in Missouri
Notice from Saint Louis Postmaster Collin M Selph announcing registration of all German alien females in the Eastern Judicial District of Missouri during June 1918. Defines who qualifies, outlines dates, and advises those unsure to consult the local postmaster. Includes war effort notes and local items about thrift stamps and a few personal notices.
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United States
Albert S Burleson
Eastern Judicial District
Missouri
Hayth
Collin M. Selpii
Saint Lois
Ied
Eastern Judicial District of
L. H. Brannon
Pascora
Soldier Boy Writes An Interesting Letter From Camp
Pvt Arvy F. Watkins, 431 Motor Truck Co., Camp Joseph E. Johnston Fla, writes from Pemiscot County roots about training near Jacksonville. He notes sandy climate, dense swamps, diverse ranges from 200 to 1000 yards, hopes to sail for France, praises Missouri barracks, mentions Liberty trucks, and plans to move to an Eastern port while awaiting deployment. He thanks readers for paper copies and signs as a loyal friend and soldier.
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Hostor
Herald
Pemiscot News
Athuathe
Jacksonville
France
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Army Life
United States
Pemiscot County
Tam
Arvy F
Watkins 431 Motor Truck Co
Camp
Joseph E. Johnston
Fla
Job and ad man wanted with steady work
A middle aged man with a family is sought for a permanent position. The employer offers twenty dollars per week for an eight hour day. Applicants must feed presses and perform good ad work as well as handle presses. only those who can deliver the goods should respond.
Former High School Teacher Leaves for Jonesboro
AMliss Desa Lambert, longtime English and History teacher at this High School, departed Tuesday for Jonesboro Arkansas then plans to return home at Henton. She taught here for two years and also worked as a bookkeeper for East Arkansas Lumber Co. prior to leaving. The school will miss her presence and the students extend thanks for her guidance.
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Amliss Desa Lambert
Jonesboro
Ark
Henton
Miss Lambert
East Arkansas Lumber Co S.offee Am
MISS DICKIE DELIVERS ADDRESS AT Epworth League
Miss Dickie of Kennett spoke at the regular Epworth League meeting in Hayti. She is District Secretary of the Dexter District and praised the local League, recounting Arcadia meetings and noting the district elder's compliment. The town thanked her for the visit, while weather and thrift stamp notices populate the rest of the item.
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Epworth
Dickie
Kennett
Dexter
Arcadia
Hayti
Luy
Ruth Smitherman
Ernest
France
U. 8
A. Navy
Walter D. Munson
Bay Thrift
Ladies’ Athletic Union
Buckley's
French taught draftees free of charge in Caruthersville
Mrs. Wilson, Paris native, will teach basic French to men 21 and older called to serve. Free three nights weekly at 8 pm in the Commercial Club hall, using the Caruthersville venue. Readiness to speak with French locals emphasized as aid to the war effort.
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Commercial Club
Caruthersville
Wilson Dved
Chicago
Ars. Wilpon
Aldermen push waterworks plan with bond election
Last Wednesday the Board of Aldermen approved a special election for June 24 to authorize a $15,000 bond for a waterworks system. The meeting also regulated police court hours, and set duties for the engineer and finance reports. A prior bank loss is deemed minimal, with potential full repayment by the bank.
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Board of Aldermen
Lesler
Chas. Morgan
Kennett
Citizens Bank
F. M. Perkins
Sam J Corbett Declared Democratic Candidate for General Assembly
Announcement from Caruthersville flags Sam J. Corbett as Democratic candidate for the county General Assembly seat. Corbett, a practicing attorney, has long resided in the county and brings legal experience to statute revision. he is the party nominee with no opposition. Also notes local visits by RK Maxery Sr and Mia Metts and Jay OConnor of Morehouse in town.
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Sam J. Corbett
Caruthersville
General Assembly
RK. W. Maxery, Sr
Mia
Metts
Milliston
W. A. Maxey
Jay O'Connor
Morehouse
Constable Hungerford Killed in Cooter Township
Constable Sam J Hungerford of Cooter township was shot and killed last Friday afternoon while trying to calm a disturbance caused by Paul Watley. Watley, who had a grudge with Charles Hoskins, fired three shots at Hungerford, killing him instantly. Watley was captured and jailed in Caruthersville. Hungerford leaves a widow and several children.
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Sam J Hungerford
Cooter Township
Paul Watley
Watley
Cooter
Steele
Charles Hosking
Hoskins
Hungerford
Paul
Hagerford
Hammie Smith
Caruthersville
Herald
Hoy Thritt Stampe
Eclipse of the Sun Darkens Sky in 1901 Event
The article notes a Saturday evening solar eclipse about 6 30 PM the only total eclipse since 1901. In this region the sky was not completely dark, while other parts of North America experienced totality. Local observers used smoked glasses and Kodak films. clouds moved rapidly. The eclipse of the moon is common but solar eclipses are rare.
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North America
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Huy Thrift
Huy
D. Sorrell
Osa Barnett
Truman
von Mayes
St. Louis
Joseph BE
Johnson, Fla
J. Falkoff
Parma
Hay Thrift
Olwey
L. E. Rice
the Royal
Buckley
Job
AD Man
the Herald Printing CO
Hayti, Missouri
Thrift Tower
T H Rutherford
John Davis
White Oak
Huy Voritt
Harry V. Litgelfelner
Prench
Mr. Aun
Edward Young
Edward, Jr
Memphis
Tenn
Huy Theits
Scm
Misa
Cora Mae Meatte
Truntin
W. P. Meatte
Richetts
Methodist Church
Senath
Waterworks
Lefler
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