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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
A Missouri Ruralist description explains a wooden earth road drag system. It covers materials, dimensions, stake placement, back slab offset, blade construction, and operating tips for maintaining south serviceable roads, reducing mud in wet weather and dust in dry, while deterring weed growth.
D W Schoolcraft of the Fre donia Kane Lumber Co died in Wesley Hospital at Keamsas City Monday after a surgical operation. He was 75, leaving a wife and two sons FH Schoolcraft of Kansas City and Willis Schoolcraft of Prected. He had been a witness in Jasper, owned property near Jasper, and was an aunt of Mr O E Roberts. Funeral held yesterday at Fredonia with Masonic Lodge rites.
The Alpha Club held its monthly gathering Tuesday with Mrs W C Thomas presiding. Members shared biographical sketches of Amelia Barr and Jenny Lind, mourned John Bigelow’s death, and noted long-time Jasper County resident Thomas Nelson’s passing. A luncheon followed and future meetings were scheduled for January 24.
Mrs Florence Simithpeter of Birguard Mo sold turkeys last week averaging a bit over 194 pounds each, totaling 2638 pounds at 14 cents per pound, bringing in 256.84 dollars. J. Wheat offers cream pickup.
Church notices announce continuance of meetings at the M E B Church Friday night Young People's Night with address to young police and Bible reading. Children’s service led by Mrs Allinson. Sunday Jubilee Day closes meetings with Sunday school, address to teachers by Rev F Odom, Love feast, sermon by Rev Odom, baptismal service with new converts, Epworth League led by Miss Allinson, evangelist Odor to preach closing sermon. Congregation urged to attend and pay pledged funds.
Vital statistics show birth and death tallies with city names Joplin Webb City and Weld City. The month records 48 births and 32 deaths in Joplin, plus 25 deaths in Webb City, with various illnesses and nervous system disorders noted.
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