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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
8
An archival note indicates a second class matter entry at the Jasper Missouri post office dated September 21, 1s. The line suggests a one year filing or renewal but the fragmentary text limits specifics.
Advertising space rates listed for last page and inside pages ten cents per issue with front page space contracted. Local notices charged per line at five cents per issue. Copy required by Tuesday evening. Resolutions of respect memorial cards and obituaries billed per line.
The piece mocks political shifts and wartime governance while lampooning local editors and military ranks. It notes Jasper County oat and hay production figures, then digresses to humorous quips about editors, soldiers, and Navy musicians, ending with a jibe about liars.
Missouri farmers produced 268,958,027 bushels of corn this year with state averages by region: northeast 317, north central 348, southeast 347, southwest 314, and a state average of 3325 bushels per acre. Barton County 3,208,351 and Jesper County 2,677,500 bushels.
Friends of Carson Laker received a letter last week stating his promotion to Division Superintendent of the M K and T R Kt with headquarters at Muskogee. He has bought a home there and moved his family. Carson is the second son of the late Mr and Mrs H Baker who managed the Missouri Pacific business at Jasper for 20 years. He is a Jasper High School graduate who went into railroad work and has held good positions that show his ability. Frank Baker is training at Camp Funston and spent Thanksgiving with Carson in Muskogee while Christmas was at the camp.
A note describes a collection of dated newspapers stored at The News Office. The listing highlights archival issues, potential for research, and the chance to explore past local events through the paper creasinged remains. The tone suggests a resource for readers seeking historical articles.
Jasper and Golden City high schools met in a debate last Friday with Golden City winning the decision. Jasper debaters earned praise and personal triumph despite not securing the judges verdict. Jasper incurred over 20 dollars in travel and related costs prompting a 25 cent admission to attend the program. A basketball game Saturday night favored Jasper, 41 to 0. The Carterville High School team will visit Jasper on Friday evening, January 11. The second quarterly examinations take place Thursday and Friday this week. Money to loan on farms is advertised by First National Bank.
Miss Luba Dixon and Miss Donna Myers host social visits in Cedar Bluff neighborhood. Families including the Knoxes, Wescotts, Bradford, Morrison, Boyer, and Huffman are mentioned with weekend visits and travel. Revival services at New Providence Church draw local attendees. Medical ad promotes Sanol for liver and kidney support with a 35 cent trial bottle.
The M E Church South announces preaching at Jasper at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on the first and fifth Sundays each month. Salem hosts the second Sunday, Boston the third, and Lebanon the fourth Sunday.
Automobile Insurance Agent 1 has been appointed agent for State Mutual Insurance Co. for Jasper and nearby community. H. G. Griffin of 1941x Jugper, Missouri is prepared to insure automobiles, stock, and other farm property.
Notice to all creditors and others interested in the estate of Emanuel Burns deceased. Clara J. Burns as administratrix intends to make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Jasper County Missouri at Curthece on Monday the With Gay of Kewigay OL Crana Herss Adculoistratrix first publication January 8 41
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