Deputy Hammie Smith Rewarded For Murder Capture
Deputy Hammie Smith and Sherwood Dorris tracked and captured the Ty ler killer in Italy Texas after an extensive tour. A $300 reward was raised by citizens with $100 supplied by the county court. Sheriff Juden praises his four deputies and hints at a higher position for Ham Smith next year. Dr T J Trautman visited Caruthersville on business.
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Hammie Smith
Sherwood Dorris
H. P. Little
Tyler
Smith
Italy
Texas
Mr. Smith
Juden
Ham” Smith
School Year Ends With 1917 18 Term Closure
May 10 marked the close of the 1917 18 school term as students reflect on years of study. The Senior class savors twelve years completed while eighth graders prepare for High School. Some teachers depart for new roles and the superintendent plans work in Portageville next year amid wartime changes. Miss Laura Jeffress travels to Tennessee for a vacation with relatives.
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Portageville
Chesley Morrison Seeks Pemiscot Circuit Clerk Post
Chesley Morrison of Cottonwood Point in Pemiscot Township announces his candidacy for circuit court clerk. A progressive farmer and businessman from Oxford Mississippi, he has lived in Pemiscot County 14 years and served Pemiscot Township as committeeman. He pledges to serve the county’s needs if elected by Democratic voters.
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Chesley Morrison
Pemiscot County
Morrison
South End
Cottonwood Point
Pemiscot
Oxford
Miss
Mississippi
Nelson's Business College of
Memphis
Pemiscot Township
Bragg Seeks Pemiscot County Prosecuting Attorney Post
C E Bragg, county prosecutor for two terms, seeks renomination on the Democratic ticket. He pledges prompt, strict case handling, best advice, and duties to state and people. He asks Democratic voters for support at the upcoming primary Tuesday August 6 1915. Help boost the Red Cross campaign next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bragg
Pemiscot County
Hragg
The Great Need of Good Roads
A persuasive piece arguing for improved roads to boost commerce and farming. It notes earlier transport limits, praises Rome, and urges Pemiscot County to build better roads using local material, labor, and funding to attract trade while supporting wartime dual efforts. It frames road quality as essential to economic progress.
Missouri Tops In Agriculture And Livestock Claims
Missouri boasted over 267 000 mules and led in pure bred animals and diversified crops. It claimed first in many categories including poultry and eggs value in 1917, largest corn farm, premier peony farm, biggest orchard, largest dairy, and top quality cattle and horses.
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Missouri
Union
Texas
Lone Star
Company B in France Reported by Postcard
News indicates Company B from Pemiscot County has left Caruthersville and is now in France. A postcard with no postmark confirms their presence in France though not the exact location. The item notes pride in home troops facing the Huns and awaits thrilling reports of bravery. Thrift Stam Eastern Star to serve strawberries and coffee on the square for Red Cross funds Saturday. Bob Fry of Micola visited Daytop on business Tuesday.
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Caruthersville
France
America
Pemiscot County
Eastern Star
Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund Campaign To Start Next Week
Next Monday May 20 begins the national Red Cross War Fund drive with a goal of one hundred million dollars. County plans include heavy advertising and a list of several hundred citizens drafted to contribute ten dollars each, with leaders published in newspapers. A Caruthersville luncheon honored Third Liberty Loan workers and outlined campaign methods, including speakers, to rally county support and exceed the drive’s quota.
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Second Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Caruthersville
Missouri Corn Crop May 1918 Report Summary
Missouri agricultural report by E A Logan and Jewell Minges notes good corn crop conditions and wheat set for best yields. Statewide crops acreage reaches record highs with 2 546 000 acres of wheat yielding 45 693 000 bushels, rye about 506 000 bushels, hay 882 000 tons from 3 245 000 acres, oats large though could be trimmed by a hard rain.
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E. A. Logan
United States Bureau of Crop Estimations
Jewell Minges
State Board of Agriculture
Missouri
The Tyranny of Autocracy in Wartime America
Editorial urges American unity against German autocracy in World War I with contrasting suffering in Europe and home front resolve. It appeals for continued sacrifice to ensure liberty and democracy, praising the flag and national ideals as victory approaches.
Thrift Store Appreciate Our Efforts
A Missouri district publisher expresses gratitude to newspapers for aiding the Liberty Loan campaign. H. S. Gardner, Director of Publicity, thanks St Louis and Hayti outlets for patriotic cooperation and support in publicizing and advertising the loan.
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Liberty Loan Organization
Gardner
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Wberty
Rownattifor
Butler Township
Godall
Little River Township
Hayti
Sone
Concord Township
Pascola
Deering Township
Braggadocia Township
Little Prairie
Organ Township
Cooter
Amourit Bank of Steele
Eee
Cotton Exchange Bank Holland Bank Meee Ee Ae
Cooter Bank Ee
Farmers Bank, Hraggadovia
Bank of Hayden A
Bank of Caruthersville Aa
Ewe Ee Ee
Citizens Trust Co
First National Bank Oe
Chrift Stumpa
Thrift Stampe
Laura Jeffress
Tennessee
Buckley Store
Simmons
Buckley
Rome
Iinl
Missouri-Isms
Erift Ir
Bob Fry
Micola
RED Cross War Fund Campaign
Thrift Stan
EERE
Atlantic
Comrads
London
Mamma
Huw
St. Louis
Publisher Herald
Hayti, Mo
Deuss, Cerler
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