18 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
Gresham Bros. received from the W. A. Forsythe shorthorn ranch at Pleasant Hill last week a fine shorthorn bull a little over a year old. This animal will make a valuable addition to the Gresham herd.
Class No 5 of the M E Sunday School was entertained last Sunday afternoon at the Alphijuerge home on North Main Street. Mrs I S Follmer teaches this lively class of boys aged about 11 or 12.
A letter from Crow from McAleeater Oklahoma and a self serving note from Jasper News, Jasper, Me, describe paying for a paper to satisfy a wife’s demand to renew a yearly subscription. The writer jokes about using the paper to light fires if renewal is refused.
A Time Wisconsin report notes many capable people exist in the woods who could teach preach run a better business or publish a better paper, yet they do not engage in these pursuits. The writer contrasts their diligence with those who do, describing them asidle like the field breeze.
Washington on December 15 reports that 2500 to 3000 small newspapers may suspend or fold unless the newsprint shortage is resolved. Representative Anthony of Kansas urged the House Post Office Committee to pass a bill limiting daily papers to 21 pages and restricting second class mailing privileges.
Teeter’s introduces a Velie six motor hearse finished in two tones of gray with mahogany interior. The modern vehicle, ordered last spring, features the latest attachments and conveniences for funeral service. Subscribe for The Jasper News.
We announce new advertising rates effective January 1. Front page ads 20 cents per column inch, other pages 15 cents. Discounts apply for 45 inches or more. Reading notices 5 cents per line, minimum 25 cents. Cards of thanks 50 cents. Church and school notices 4 cents per line. Authors warn of higher costs but vow to maintain operation and fair wages.
A short prose vignette contrasts a disabled man with no enemies to a healthy, capable man who faces hostility from critics. It notes the difficulty of resisting such pressure and the idea of “screwing the coffin lid down” on a good man.
Early morning train from Kansas City and evening train from Joplin resume service two weeks after coal strike. Both run on their former schedules, with morning and evening departures restored.
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