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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
6
A newspaper ad lists fabrics including longcloth bolts priced at 3.25 and 3.83 per 10 yards, another longcloth bolt at 4.00, and 14e aac for nainsook at 15 cents per yard. It reads like a catalog ad with various yardages and prices.
The notice states a special sale discount of 15 percent on all bed spreads. It highlights a reduced price event with a uniform percent-off across the spread category. The ad emphasizes affordable bedding choices for shoppers.
Final instructions from Washington decree the Missouri Division of the United States Food Administration to discontinue all state activities as of January 31 1919. Publicity must announce that from that date the Missouri division will be dissolved though many regulations stay in force under Washington. The note praises local administrators for voluntary, loyal service and urges applying the same spirit to making Missouri the best commonwealth.
A brief letter from F. B. Mumford Federal Food Administrator of Missouri expresses hopeful support for a national cooperative effort. The missive emphasizes unity and cordial regards in promoting federal measures.
Edna Yates is mentioned with Miss Blue and Bethel in neighborhood notes. Several households report visits among Hiner Mitchell Yates Wood Cones Bowman Quillin and Hane families. Two births noted to Fred Pugh and Alva Pugh, with Alva serving in France.
The article argues that faith in the soil drives farming choices. Believing soil responds to tillage prompts trust in lime drainage and fertilizer investments, yielding greater returns. It emphasizes that soil will perform according to the farmer’s expectations.
Readable sale catalog itemizes eight horses and mules with ages and weights, a 12 year old sorrel horse, harness sets, a Viking cream separator, incubator, barb wire and mesh stock, various lumber and hog wire, and related farm supplies. Names, dates, or locations are not provided.
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