Appreciates makers who serve as your fortable
A brief note praising makers who have long served you, delivering sturdy footwear that endures daily wear and lively activity.
26 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
A brief note praising makers who have long served you, delivering sturdy footwear that endures daily wear and lively activity.
At the home of Til ler 14 miles southeast of Jasper a committee plans a sale raising proceeds intended to improve the cemetery. The brief item notes a community effort with local participation.
The Barton County Fair boosters describe the event as a social and business boon, bringing together business men and families for a morning of cars and camaraderie. They argue such gatherings foster better terms among citizens, hinting that towns with strong community cooperation see growth and development.
Miss Mary Lawson entertained at dinner joining friends Lucile Teter who will teach in Chicago and in Kansas, Miss Myrtie teaching at the Southwest Teachers in Springfield, and another Miss teaching at Jasper County's school. The text mentions Myrtie as a mathematics instructor at the University of Los Angeles and convey details about upcoming term instruction at Com.
Mrs Cassil and her little son from Joplin spent time with relatives during a brief visit. Details are sparse but indicate a family gathering with local ties and usual visiting patterns.
A fragment from a local notice describes a feast titled A Wategigghit Feast marking a move to a new hall. It mentions Andrews and a wish for the host to be honored and for watermelons to be prolific.
The News lists births reported this week. John King and wife welcome a boy in Jasper area. Jalon Bart and wife near Jasper greet a girl born August 23.
Mrs Fred Banwart of 13 miles northwest of Jasper died after a gasoline iron exploded while she Worked. The accident occurred at 9 30 am Wednesday with death at 3 pm. Two children suffered burns and Mr Banwart was severely burned while trying to put out the fire. Funeral held Saturday at the German Church near the home.
D. M. Wallace died July 29 at the home of his son E. E. Wallace in Home Missouri. He formerly owned the farm now held by F. W. Wescott four miles southwest of Jasper and was well known and mourned by many friends in the area.
A quirky verse urges farmers to value production, fix prices, and demand fair profits. It contrasts sellers who misprice meat with those who misunderstand wheat value and calls for unity to secure just gains. The poem emphasizes knowing production costs and standing firm in selling all agricultural goods.
A garbled note references losing six million dollars weekly and mentions constructing an implement shed. The fragment lacks clear names, places, or dates but implies a financial loss and a project to build storage. The item reads as a terse diary-like reminder with no identifiable entities or concrete actions.
A compact community notice lists individuals Mra SR Templin JB Cline Raymond Davis Mra C L Johnson and Ed Spielman route 3 as subscribers, with no further context or actions indicated.
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