Twenty Below in Nebraska and a Home Paper Plea
A letter from Scotia Blull Nebraska reports 20 below zero and dry dusty weather while noting the Jasper News is essential to readers. Mention of high coal costs and foreigners in Scotts Bluff reflects local tensions. Also references a “Letter from Home” subscription renewal and Christmas wishes to Jasper County readers.
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Nebraska
Scotia Blull
Nebr
Dee
Arthur F. Drake
Jasper News
Jasper County
Scotts Bluff
Commercial Club Plans Active Road Work Campaign
The Commercial Club met at Secretary Bert Webb's office last Thursday night. With wartime activity there were no regular meetings but organizers hope to revive the group for an active campaign in road work and related efforts once the influenza epidemic subsides. Farmers, citizens and businessmen are urged to support the effort.
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Commercial Club
Bert Webb
Sugar Restrictions Lifted for Households and Public Eateries
J B Mumford federal food administrator announces general orders 8 and 9 rescinded removing sugar limits for households and public eating places. Retailers may buy as needed within a six day supply rule as the sugar division plans disbanding soon. The move aligns with wartime conservation while urging continued prudent use amid Europe food needs.
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J.B. Mumford
MiasouUri
Galil
Mumford
Europe
Weryjst
State Food Administration
Earl Frick Badly Hurt in Norwalk Motor Crash
Earl Frick, a well known local man, was badly injured in a December 1 motor accident in Norwalk, Connecticut. The companion in the car was killed, and Frick lay unconscious for four days. A naval gun crew member, he has crossed the Atlantic nine times. He was in Norwalk on shore leave when injured, and a sister reported he seemed improved by Tuesday noon.
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Earl Frick
Norwalk
Conn
Earl
Intlis Cearnal
Prof Wilkins Loses Brother in France War Service
Professor F C Wilkins superintendent of Jasper Schools learned Friday evening of his brother Lester Wilkins dying in France from bronchial pneumonia on November 24. He was a private in Company B Field Artillery. Parents reside at Clever Missouri. A Clever newspaper printed a flattering life and character piece about the deceased.
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F. C. Wilkins
Jasper
Lester
Company B
Field Artillery
France
Clever
Jasper Hogs Ship to Oklahoma Kansas Tinois and Missouri
Walter Ladd shipped 20 young breeding Spotted Poland China hogs to markets in Oklahoma Kansas Tinois and north Missouri Prominent hog men judged selections Geo L Pinnell and family visited Jasper with wife and daughter Lessie Lora from Seneca Pinnell had been in Chicago last summer and sent to Camp Sherman Ohio for training
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Walter Ladd
Oklahoma
Kansas
Tinois
Missouri
Geo. L. Pinnell
Jasper
Lessie Lora
Seneca
Chicago
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Influenza Epidemic Triggers City Quarantine Rules
The city council banned public meetings and appointed W. H. Hager as officer to enforce quarantine rules and post signs. He reported rising cases from 65 to nearly 80 by Tuesday noon, with the epidemic confined to under 20 homes. The school board also voted to close schools indefinitely.
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W. H. Hager
Hager
Error in Casualty List Misnames Arthur Mevius
The casualty list wrongly lists Arthur Mevius under disease. He was wounded a month ago in leg and arm by shrapnel, was on crutches, and recovering. The error may have occurred in transmission. Also W E Deardorf’s £25 check was omitted and then added to the township total.
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Mijulay
Arthur Mevius
Arthur
Lah Weelk
Mir
W. E. Deardoris
Specials at the Crow Mercantile Co.
Pda Lee reports specials at the Crow Mercantile Co offering limited time discounts. Local shoppers are advised to visit the store for bargain prices on daily essentials and seasonal items.
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Crow Mercantile Co
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Abe Roberts
Sam
Vata Re
M. Hatwell
Trench
Iowa
Lando Hendricks
Bedford
Hill Crandall
The
First National Bank
Jasper, Missouri
F. F. Follmer
E. B. Jacobs
W. H. Waters, Jr
Cash
E. L. Crawford
A. Cash
Hétela
Prof. Wilkins
Robt, Kincaid
George Rex
Zimmerman Dan Faith Maurine
Kerrick
H. Janney
W.E. Stratton
John Goodman
A.D. Owensby
Mary Gooding
Walter Dodd
George M. Carns
Kansas City
Mia
I. BE
Bradley
Route 1
Jasper Hogs
Lee
Liu
Summer Girl
Peaches
Ramer’s
L. E. Waterman
Grieshaber
Eastman Kodaks
Kodak
Eastman
Schooler Drug Store
J. K. Schooler
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