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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
The nation and state leaders call for a national day of prayer and fasting on Thursday May 30 to support the war effort. Citizens are urged to comply with the presidents request, aiding in every way to hasten victory and peace.
A C Cook of New Madrid was in Hayt on Monday attending to company business as a traveling salesman. The notice urges residents to bring old scrap iron to Parsons' Blacksmith shop for cash.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel offering quick liver relief without salivation. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury harming bones and urges readers to try the toner for improved health and bill of goods, promising pharmacist refunds if unsatisfied.
One hundred nineteen drafted men left Hayti for Camp Dodge Ia to train for service overseas. The crowd gathered at the station amid emotional scenes as families bid farewell. Women cried while men and volunteers joined the voyage, with locals gifting cigarettes and notes of support. The Hayti band performed in Caruthersville to accompany departures.
Dr. W. B. Garrett declares his appointment as Pem. Co U. S. Food Administrator and urges loyal citizens to support the food conservation effort. The office is in the Exchange Building Caruthersville with visiting hours each weekday 8 to 9 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. No Sunday hours.
A group of 100 women telephone operators have already been sent to France to serve the American Expeditionary Forces and 160 are in training schools to meet future demand. Wives of officers and men eligible for duty in France are not accepted. Hay W. found a ring on Hayti streets. Anyone who lost a ring and can provide a proper description and pay for the ad can claim it.
In the town's north end on Tuesday at about two o'clock Mrs. Jas Denton whipped her step-child accusing the girl of defying dishwashing chores. Neighbors heard cries, marshal Bud Cathey intervened to calm the scene, and women attacked him with clubs demanding jail keys before Denton was taken to Police Court for official ruling. Denton claimed innocence and questioned the necessity of the punishment after three years of washing duties.
Parents of all cradle roll children invited to attend at 10 45 with their babies. Pastor to give exegesis of Math 18 1 10. Baptism of children to be administered at the close of the service. Don't forget to bring the babies. Buy W 5.
A breezy item from Buckleys notes snappy ties by Hugh and playfully warns against calling your husband Hun unless he accepts wheat bread routines. Light etiquette quip reflects local humor and shop banter.
Help wanted advertisement seeks good looking men with a sense of humor, strong back, and willing mind. Wages listed as 2.75 monthly. Location noted as Garver Spur with attribution to Basil Beard.
Scottsburg Indiana resident Annie Johnson recalls long constipations and failed purgatives that worsened stomach upset and nervous symptoms. She reports medical warnings to quit medicines, then notes relief after trying Black-Draught shown as EB-15 in her account.
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