The Village of Jasper Promises Quiet Prosperity
The Lamar Democrat extols Jasper as a thriving village with modern stores two banks strong streets and cement walks a four car high school and active churches and clubs including a 45 member commercial club that funded road campaigns and local shipments of wheat hogs eggs poultry and butter. It notes Jasper as a top shipping point between Joplin and Kansas City while offering a jab at a college paper alleging chapel misbehavior by students and noting furniture breaking hymn book tossing.
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Lamar Democrat
Jasper
Demtrat
the Democrat
Lamar
Joplin
Kansas City
Brother Aull
Saloons Close in Sedalia Amid Dry Debate
Sedalia papers report three local saloons shut down January 1 tied to poor business. The piece critiques Prohibition influence and notes broader tolls in Oklahoma and Kansas, arguing dry policies fail to curb liquor consumption en route to Joplin.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Campaign to ban trading stamps in Missouri gains allies
The Independence Examiner notes a Missouri merchants group aims to pass a law prohibiting trading stamps and coupon schemes this winter. It argues advertising should inform customers about products and prices, not rely on stamps, and cites papers that oppose stamp advertising. The piece urges Missouri to adopt a progressive business stance when the legislature convenes.
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Missouri
Seattle ‘Times
St. Paul
Independence Examiner
Administrator's Notice of Kentl estate in Jasper County
Letters of Administration granted by the Probate Court of Jasper County for the estate of LH Kentl deceased hearing January 3 1917. Creditors must file claims for allowance within six months after letters date or be barred. failure to file within one year from publication may bar claims. Monnie E Hoall administratrix. First published January 11 1917.
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LH. Kentl
Jasper County
Monnie E. Hoall
Executor's Notice for Trae Herring Estate
Letters testamentary granted to John W. Harring as executor by Jesper County Probate Court on January 1917. He requires claims to be exhibited within six months for allowance. failure to do so may bar benefits. If claims are not exhibited within one year from the date of last publication, they shall be forever barred. First published January 114¢.
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Trae Herring
Jesper
Burrac
John W. Harring
Tanlac praised by Hannibal area resident in 1917
W A Cole, former Hannibal Sunday School superintendent, credits Tanlac with restoring his health after a hot summer left his stomach and appetite poor. He reports better sleep, improved digestion, and renewed strength, urging others to try the medicine. Tanlac is marketed for stomach, liver and kidney relief among other ailments. In Jasper, H F Pitts promotes Tanlac. Joplin city commission tightens liquor hours, cutting operating times for saloons to open at 6 pm and close at 1 30 pm.
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Hannibal
W. A. Cole
Hannibal Sunday School
Fulton Avenue
John Sanders
Tanlac
Jasper
H. F. Pitts
Joplin
Wheat reports favorable winter with moisture shortfall
The winter has been favorable for wheat, which began late in the fall due to a lack of ground moisture.
Miss Angelina’s Supposition to Captain Brown in Alaska
A fragment from the Christian Register presents Miss Angelina addressing Captain Brown. She opines that in northern latitudes the sun does not set until long after dark during part of the year.
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Angelina
Brown
Alaskan
Christian Register
City folks urged to take on farming for cheap staples
A Blue Jicket Oklahoma Gazette item jokes that city residents complaing about high egg butter and meat prices could counter by starting small farms. It suggests keeping hens for eggs, bees for honey, and a cow for milk, even jokingly detailing makeshift feeding ideas to show self reliance.
Sloan's Liniment advertised for stiff joints relief
Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatic aches in joints and muscles with quick penetration without rubbing. It stimulates congested blood to action and offers a clean convenient pain relief, available at H F Pitts 250 and via subscription to Youth's Companion at The News office.
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Sloan
H. F. Pitts
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