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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
4
A Kansas Farmer reader argues cows drive agricultural prosperity and that feed crops suited to beef or dairy cattle are more reliable than market grains. He warns against selling herd assets after a dry year and urges planning for future “off” years with ample feed and resilient crops.
Mrs Beertha Webber and Mrs Emma King visited Mrs Bertie Garner and baby Tuesday afternoon. Grider Grim and Webber visited Mrs Bluebaugh Wednesday. Mr Grider and wife visited J C Webber and wife and Grandma Armstrong Friday. John Armstrong suffers rheumatism. Will Lane and wife visited Earl Garner Sunday. Mrs Grider called on Estell Taffner and children Sunday. Bertha Webber visited John Armstrong Sunday. Earl Garner and family spent evening with Sam King and family Sunday. C M Wells and family spent afternoon with Sam King. Miss Katie Taffner of Jasper visited her brother Joe and family Sunday. Herbert, Walter Armstrong and Wes Malone helped Marl Garner husk corn Tuesday. Mr Wells called at Sam King home Sunday. Mrs Bessie Evans came from Carthage Monday. Grider and her mother returned with her.
A child named Bobbie declares he saw God with blue eyes in the sky and heard God thank him for his life. He imagines growing up to become a big man, as his mother listens. The exchange captures a tender, aspirational moment from a domestic scene.
A compact adage notes that meddling never improves what is already, quoting Robert Louis Stevenson and highlighting caution against unnecessary interference. The remark emphasizes restraint and wisdom in action.
A historical notice states that becoming a deputy sheriff requires no special qualification or exam, only courage intelligence and a willingness to serve the public interests. It emphasizes dedication to community safety and duty.
Joe Edwards and wife spent Sunday with I O Patterson and wife Luther Wescott and son Elvis visited F W Wescott Will Lowe of Jasper visited Dave Lowe Sunday Mae Wood spent weekend at home Pearl Taft works in Carthage Flossie Patterson spent late week in Jasper Frank Wolfe bought lumber from Dave Lowe to build a scale platform Mrs Dan Teeter spent late week with Mrs Abe Teeter she is able to walk again sick in area improving Mary Randall of Joplin visited sister Mrs A J Lowe Saturday night Luther Wescott's girl spent Friday night with grandparents Kh Patterson Dick Patterson and family visited Nathan Patterson and family in Jasper Sunday
Seymour Deming in the Atlante urges collecting ideas from every locale including alleys, boulevards, offices, halls, theaters, libraries, and streets. He contends that confronting salt water and hardship shapes character, making ideas seem either less momentous or far more so.
A compact note reflects a saying about identity and reputation, suggesting a person is identified by his employer or association rather than by personal labels. It echoes a historical verse tone about social perception and fate within a community.
Mrs Wilson of Maple Grove died Thursday evening after a two week illness from pneumonia. She leaves three sons and many relatives. Burial beside her husband who also died years ago of pneumonia.
The insect world showcases immense life with a species count far exceeding all other animals combined. Despite over 100000 described species, estimates suggest roughly twice that number await examination. Insects and their prey form a cornerstone of ecosystems worldwide.
Topeka Capital quotes a philosophy that loving a woman is not the important thing. Getting along with her after marriage is the important thing. The remark reflects domestic counsel in a social column.
A fragmentary quotation reflects on nostalgia and family rituals, recalling "Back home" gatherings, a God fearing household, and sentimental melodies for Nellie and Bonnie. The text critiques a dyspeptic passerby and cites Robert M. Goy from the Atlantic.
The Little Rock Gazette notes that very few men who make a living playing guitar succeed, highlighting the uncertain life in music.
Mrs W F King of Dry Fork is very ill with a sore throat while Laura Miller is also sick. Riley King improves this week. Grandma Currey and Mrs Andrew Gresham’s mother are reported very low at home. Seth Gresham and wife visit Dr Swan of Carthage. Joe Elwell and wife return from visiting relatives in Carthage. Ben Hackett and family visited friends near Golden City. Dewey neighborhood hosts a good library event at the Dewey School House with attendees from nearby areas. Fern Patrick visits her sister Mrs W F King while Fern teaches in Duenweg. Frank King visits Edgar Calvert and friends near Jasper.
Robert M. Gay argues in the Atlantic that despite criticism and cultural divides readers remain moved by sentimental figures and classics from Little Nell to Darby and Joan, with varied reactions to Ingelow and Hemans. The piece reflects on enduring emotions across cultures and art forms.
It is not money but energy thought and love that make a home and happiness is contagious. Children in a happy home surrounded by simple comforts become magnets in the community and draw friends to share its joys despite inexpensive furnishings.
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