Pro posed water works debate in city
The proposed water works election sparked heavy argument among taxpayers and business interests. Opinion splits: critics say $15,000 is insufficient and taxes rise with little gain. supporters urge a start toward sanitation and fire protection with gradual expansion. The plan places a station on jail property, with mains toward Second and Broadway, then north to Madison, using a pressure tank or an oil powered standpipe.
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Second
Broadway
Madison Street
Mayor Guffy Proclaims War Savings Day in Hayti
Hayti mayor B L Guffy urges all citizens to mark June 28 1918 as War Savings Day and pledge to invest in War Savings Stamps at designated district meetings. The proclamation cites the Presidents call for national thrift to support the war effort and urges participation by all residents. The note also mentions a June 24 election on the subject.
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Hayti
United States
Mourning Emblem Endorsed for Service Families
President Wilson approves a suggestion by the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. American women with relatives who died in service are urged to wear a black arm band with a gilt star for each fallen family member rather than traditional mourning. Buckley’s advertises athletic underwear under a thrift price point.
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Wilson
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
W. C. T. U. Organizes Local Union in Hayti
Mrs. C. L. Sigler state WCTU worker directed a Hayti meeting at the Methodist church. The local union formed with 84 members and elected officers: Mrs. D. B. Hayes president, Mrs. M. B. Crider secretary, Mrs. J. T. Self treasurer.
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C. L. Sigler
Hayti
Methodist Church
D. B. Hayes
M. B. Crider
J. T. Self
Bey Thrift Stamp Phone 94 News Items You Happen to Know
A compact roundup of scattered items mentions Bey Thrift Stamp and a 1994 phone reference. The fragmentary text hints at cataloged notices and public notices but provides no clear events, dates, or named organizations.
Merchants Pledge War Savings sales in Haytt township
At a Tuesday afternoon meeting in the High School Auditorium F M Perkins chaired the War Savings drive in Haytt township. A list shows merchants who pledged a total of 5160 to buy and sell War Savings and Thrift stamps with several merchants not reached or declining.
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F. M. Perkins
Haytt Township
War Savings National Committee
Perkins
Jackson Returns From Europe War Service
John H. Jackson, who fought for the States in the present war, returned to Philadelphia May 12 and then came to visit his brother in Caruthersville. He will remain for a time before rejoining forces. he has seen German submarines and wartime life at sea. Bey Thrift Stampe and family visited Mrs. E. J. King, deputy circuit clerk, in Caruthersville on Sunday. Stew meats and pork sausage advertised at 15 and 20 cents per pound. other first class steak at 85 cents per pound at J. H. Fields' Nation Meat Market.
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John H. Jackson
Europe
Mr. Jackson
United States
Philadelphia
James Jackson
Bey Thrift Stampe
V. E. Hopkins
Caruthersville
E. J. King
J. H. Fields’ Nation
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B. L. Guffy
Thrift Stampe
Harry YV. Litzelfelner
the Revenue
Guy Thrift Stam
Buckley's
A. J. Dorris
I. Kohn
Lato Scasaeaa
Fred Morgan
John T. Buckley W. P. Meatte
R. L. Popham
A. G. Sandere
L. L
Lee Spencer
F. M. Perkina
G. W. Dorris
East Arkansas Lumber Co
A. D. Mullens
D. M. Ray
Gaither & Stubbs
H. Henderson
L. L. Mullins
Aline
R. L. Crockett
D. L
J. H. Jackson
Philip Hamra
Mack Rayner
Ward Avenue
Caruthersville, Mo
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