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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
The notice advertises a clearance sale with extensive discounts on most articles. It claims real harvest time for thrifty shoppers and highlights bargains on boots, cinnamon, and various caps for ladies and children, urging readers to take advantage of the reduced prices.
Jasper High School upset Carthage in a first round elementary debate for the Southwest Missouri championship in Carthage last Friday night. Judges scored 2 to 1 for Jasper. The Jasper team Loaueille Scott and Ruth Good argued against Kirke Bryan and David McPherson of Carthage on the issue of closed shop in American industry. Promoted by Missouri University, the contest drew 23 Southwest Missouri schools. Upcoming rounds will pair winners. Also, Peerless Chapter Order of the Eastern Star elected new officers: Mrs E L Crawford worthy matron, N H Patterson worthy patron, Mrs R L Roberts associate, Mrs Anna Spaid secretary, L Hayziett treasurer, Mrs T B Hardaway conductor, C J Teeter associate.
An invitation to all farmers living nearby asks attendance at Hammond's Hall on January 14 at 7 30 pm to address a petition. BE E. Rush is expected to attend the meeting. Subscribe for daily papers at the News Office.
A Saturday sale day in Jasper drew a large crowd with brisk business at the pavilion auction. About 15 cows and 30 hogs plus horses, poultry, and other property sold well amid lively trade. Fancy poultry pens remain a strong draw and the town economy appeared active as the Chamber of Commerce plans monthly sales.
The Jasper Commercial Club held its seventh annual election at Hammond's Hall. C. E. Brown was named President, C. F. Rex Vice-President, C. L. Hayzlett Secretary, Dr. Knott Treasurer, and W. H. Waters Jr. joined the board. The group voted to rename the organization the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, urging community support.
R E Greenlee has purchased the old Casebolt property on North Main street now occupied by C A Arnold and family.
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