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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
6
A kindergarten near Helen Rebolted faced a split into two sections to accommodate size. Helen, fond of her teacher, cried out she would not be divided when placed with a brand new instructor.
A Florida Times Union item urges holding a brief self conference before starting work to plan details. It recommends reviewing the day’s tasks, noting what was omitted and what was done poorly to improve future performance.
A brief note lists causes of sleeplessness including fatigue and late hours. It recommends nondrug methods such as warm milk or lemonade before bed, a hot mustard foot bath, ice packs, and hot blankets. Medicines are discouraged as unsafe measures.
Rain helped crops and gardens in Diamond as wheat grows and corn is planted. Township election judge Chas Elting attended in Esrom. Gravel for a Jasper road culvert was donated by the Jasper Commercial Club. Numerous visits and social rounds occurred including families traveling to Neck City Webb City and Jasper. Clean-up day at the school is planned with students rehearsing a program for the last day.
An old speaker notes how a stout foe yields to calm resolve and controlled anger. Uncle Hien observes that some men rely on polished language yet fear confrontation, suggesting a path to winning arguments lies in steadiness over volume.
Geologist Place notes Arizona petrified forests formed from ancient wood replaced by agate and amethyst crystals. The trees originated in an ancient sea bed and were later uplifted to the land. Estimated age around sixty million years.
The piece contrasts character and reputation, arguing reputation is outside any individual's control while character is shaped by personal actions. It asserts others will think as they choose, and we influence them only by living according to our own convictions.
An old man crosses a chasm in fading light and is urged to stop. He explains he builds a bridge for a youth who will follow and face the same peril at twilight. The tale, anonymous, emphasizes foresight and care beyond one’s own passing.
Zion hosts Easter program on Sunday morning April 8 led by Rev. Shenk and son Perry from Oronogo. Numerous local residents are listed visiting, hosting, or attending events with families across Zion and nearby towns, including Carthage and Webb City. The column notes illnesses, social visits, farm and business trips, and a funeral in Avilla.
Miss Veda Sunderland and others are listed visiting relatives and attending sales and dinners. The piece notes numerous neighbors and families from May Flower, Knight Station, Aurora, St. Louis, and Carthage, with events including birthday dinners, perfect attendance prizes, a pie supper, an Easter program, and a term of school closing.
Miss Edna Yates of Blue and Bethel hosts and visits mark a busy week as Lee Mitchell and family call on Will Mitchell, Mrs Pfander visits daughter Mra Claude Budd, and many neighbors including Norma Smoots, Jessie Lucas, Eva Cline, and Vera Hobson share time with local households. Beulah Faris and Charley Faris exchange calls, and a Rock party at Geo Lilly’s attracts neighbors. Edna Yates and John Hagen families are among the weekly visits.
An advertisement promotes spring cleansing with mild laxatives to flush wastes. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills brighten the complexion and remove sluggish winter buildup, promising a clearer face and brighter eyes.
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