Letter From the West By W. H. Ward Couple
The Ward pair chronicled their cross country journey from Kansas City to Jasper via Burlington Route and Great Northern to Spokane Pullman and Salem Oregon, noting farm sizes in Palouse country, Moscow Idaho, and Washington State College, with visits to Hollward relatives, Oregon prune and hop country, foggy San Francisco exposition days, and final stop in Long Beach California at Yale Hotel. They describe weather, scenery, and social contacts including the Peed and Crandall families and Jim Powell.
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Authtor
Jasper News
Kansas City
Burlington
Billings
Mont
Great Northern
Spokane
Wash
Ward
Leone Rader
Harvey Frasier
Jasper
Oscar Garst
Wes Harvey
Pullman
Valense
W. L. Higgins
Belle
Washington State College
Higgins
Emma Peed
Cora
Peed) Davis
Moscow
Idaho
Davises
Fred Peed
Marriott Snyder
Oakesdale
Salem
Oreg
Hal Ward
Dallas
Maggie (Peebles) Morrison
R. V. Elliott
Elliott
Bessie Crandall
Leta Gilliam
Jim Powell
Joe Powell
Long Beach
Mrs. W. H. Ward
Yale Hotel
Cal
Statement of Ownership for Jasper News 1915
Notice lists Arthur P. Drake as editor managing editor business manager publisher and owner of Jasper News Jasper Missouri. Bondholders and other security holders with 1 percent or more of bonds mortgages or other securities are named as none. Sworn before Notary Public N Marsh December 7 1915 with commission expiry March 23 1918.
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Jasper News
Jasper
Settle for 1915 Accounts At Local Store
D Harbur asks overdue accounts be settled to balance books for the year and pay current bills. The note cites exclusive agency for Red Ball robbersthe best with an absolute guarantee from Jackson Bros Jasper's greatest store.
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D. Harbur
Jackson Bros
Jasper
Quote by Emerson on strength from weakness awaken
A compact aphorism suggests strength grows from weakness and peril. It frames adversity as the catalyst for awakening indignation and inner power that organizes itself into force.
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Emerson
Catarrh Cure Claim and Cure Guarantee
An old advertisement promises a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Ball's Catarrh Cure. It extols internal use to cleanse blood and mucous surfaces, claims constitutional improvement, and urges sending testimonials to FP J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists with a parallel pill for constipation.
Auto Livery Price Prompt for Early or Late Phone 26a
An automotive livery advertises flexible service hours and a price that aims to please, urging potential customers to call Phone 26a and 132 for details. The notice emphasizes accessibility for all times.
Bar Red Rock Cockerels for Sale at Jasper Fair
Miss Althea Armstrong advertises remaining Bar red Rock cockerels like those shown at the Jasper City Fair. Buyers are invited to inquire about availability and prices.
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Jasper City
Althea Armstrong
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Warns of Cold Danger
An old advertisement urges caution about coughs and colds and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy. It claims the product has helped both young and old for over four years and emphasizes avoiding serious lung diseases. The note concludes with a local retailer reference Li. F. Pitts.
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Dr. King
Li. F. Pitts
Real Meaning of Phrase in Prayer Book
The phrase kindly fruits of the earth originally meant the fruits of the earth each after its kind. The word kindly once signified “of its kind,” but modern usage differs, altering the expression’s clear sense for many readers.
Sloan's Liniment Ad from 1915 War On Pain
An advertisement asserts Sloan's Liniment as the greatest pain killer for home emergencies. It claims quick relief without rubbing and includes a testimonial from Marvin H. Leister of Berkeley, California, describing neck pain improving after application and a second benefit later.
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Sloan
Marvin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Pitts
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Arthur F. Drake
Missouri
Mrs. Ward
Me. A. BP. Drake
Newburg
Mrs. Peebles
Bill Noldeman
Mr. Peebles
Mrs Peebles
Oregon
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Golden Gate Park
Cliff House
Seat Rocks
Farmers Cooperative Elevator
J. P. Leiss
Schooler Grain Company
Settle
Kansas City Weekly Star
Weekly Star
Miles
Nervine
Milex Merweine
Coheiteriandy
J. E. Rice
W. F. Crandall
Burgner-Bowman. Lumber Company
Jasper, Missouri
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