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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
7
A farmer argues against selling dairy cows, urging retention of Guernseys to secure milk and butter as vital national sustenance. He shares personal discipline in resisting buyers, advocates keeping cows, raising calves, growing feed, and expanding silos to boost dairy output for patriotic duty.
A short quotation by Walter A. Dyer extols American patriotism rooted in home life and reverence for ancestral past. It frames national devotion as centered on domestic comforts and traditional hearthside values.
A passerby questions a coin given to a shabby man. The giver explains it was a modest contribution toward city improvement, noting the man wanted the money for bus fare to reach the next town. The exchange reflects local attitudes and urban concerns.
Mortimer Lewis recalls a boy named Guiréwn bey Jin reading about his bravery in France. A humorous childhood incident of pants slipping is contrasted with the heroism he showed under fire. The writer notes pride in Jim's decoration and vows to support him, recalling the past and the present.
A first person reminiscence from Carthage recounts a Monday trip four miles northeast of Jasper with Aunt Lora and Jerry Jr. They visit old family spots, recall past incidents with the Ford and cows, and express hopeful sentiment about life. The letter promotes selling furniture in Carthage and a Thursday shipment to Dudenville with claims of better goods for less money. It ends with a postscript noting Uncle remains opposed to Jerry N.’s bargains.
A quoted line attributed to James Otis declares resolve to sacrifice estate health and life for sacred calls of country. The terse utterance emphasizes patriotism over personal comfort and acclaim.
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