07 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
R B Griffith, once of Jasper and now in Chicago, has purchased the Deming Graphic of Deming New Mexico. The six column quarto shows a lively community and bright prospects as the new owner takes charge with Grif in front.
Renewal notes show names Wm. Mevins, Mra M. A Gardner, Saltzman C, B, Earl Ross McConnell, Earl Harvey, Mrs. KR V Elliott, P B Cole, B S A, Noland J. Is your subscription due.
A local piece urges conservation under food board rules warning against buying beyond limits. It explains future card system purchases for sugar flour meat and warns enforcement will tighten. It stresses national prosperity after the war and urges self discipline to prevent German victory.
A reflective poem contrasts brotherly loyalty with participation in a women’s game. The speaker recalls shared games, pride in fair play, and a vow not to cheat, while noting the shift to a “woman’s game” and the enduring spirit between siblings.
Tuesday sale at Schooler Ballard featured quilts auctioned by auctioneers raising nearly 400 for Jasper and Zion Red Cross societies. A Zion quilt brought 19 dollars. a joint gift from Mrs. E D Boyd sold and resold to yield about 451 dollars, split equally. Crowd generosity continued after bidding ceased with silver donations, aiding the fund. Zion Aid Society provided dinner and one quilt, totaling about 45.00.
F G Nebel, longtime Picher restaurateur, rebuilt after the May and December fires and opened Nebels Cafe in the Hammond building at 11 West Third Street. The new cafe, praised for a clean setup and courteous staff, opened with solid patronage Saturday night.
The will of Henry I Mox of Jasper has probate declared. It lists a $50 000 estate value, awards Nora M Fox $500 cash and household goods plus life tenancy on the Jasper residence and three lots, with division among six children on marriage or death of Nora. The codicil assigns equal upkeep costs to all six heirs and the farm may not be divided within three years unless sold at $100 per acre or more. Nora M Fox named executrix without bond. Testator wrote June 13, 1917, witnesses W H Waters Jr and BE Crawford. codicil written five days later with same witnesses.
A Missouri woman from Home, Less Cake, offers a butterless cake recipe. Montor Moore of Border Telephone, who tasted the slice, endorses the method. The recipe includes honey, skimmed cream, eggs, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, soda, baking powder, and flour. The cake is baked in three layers and iced.
Webb Bros began their 1915 fertilizer advertising drive this week and continue to handle Swift's goods. The firm alone sold 750 tons of fertilizer in Missouri last year, more than any other single retail firm in the state.
Dr. Livingston, district organizer for the Anti-Saloon League, will address the M E Church Sunday morning on February 10. His talk is titled The Kaiser's Allies in America and will discuss wartime influence and domestic enforcement concerns.
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