Public Sales to Be Held Near Jasper in Coming Days
The News lists upcoming auctions in the Jasper area. On Monday January 24 H Smelser and W N Carns will hold a joint sale on the J C Pilis farm four miles southwest of Jasper featuring 7 horses and mules 11 brood cattle a large lot of feed farm implements and household goods Auctioneered by A W Radford On Thursday January 31 H C Earl will sell at his farm five miles northeast of Jasper 145 head of high grade Hereford and Shorthorn cattle 10 bred Poland China sows a span of young mules a driving horse and 30 tons of prairie hay B F Boland A W Radford and C F Rex auctioneers On Tuesday February 5 John Schooler and Charley Ballard will sell at the Schooler farm about four miles east and three fourths south of Jasper 21 good horses and mares 50 head of high grade and registered Poland China hogs 40 head of cattle many pure Jerseys and some farm implements J Boland C J Mex and A W Radford listed as auctioneers
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H. Smelser
W. N. Carns
J. C. Pilis
Jasper
A. W. Radford
Jasper Beats Lamar in Narrow 33 to 22 Victory
Jasper defeated Lamar Athletic Club 33 to 22 in a Friday night basketball game. Jasper's lineup included Rue Webb and Ralph Rand as forwards, Frank Moulton at center, Sam Tallman and Glen Buzzard as guards, with A. D. Gil breath officiating as referee.
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Lamar Athletic Club
Jasper
Rue Webb
Ralph Rand
Frank Moulton
Sam Tallman
Glen Buzzard
A. D. Gilbreath
Fat Cattle Shipped to Kansas City by Local Men
Last Monday Judge W. R. Schooler and Robert Wolfe shipped seven carloads of fat cattle to Kansas City. Jud Schooler owned four carloads and Mr Wolfe three, reflecting a sizable local livestock shipment coordinated by prominent residents.
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W. R. Schooler
Robert Wolfe
Kansas City
Jud Schooler
Mr. Wolfe
Letter From Over There Meade Drake Writes From Irish Coast
Arthur Mendel Drake, a musician in U S 8 stationed on the Melville, writes from the Irish coast in December 1917. He describes mail delays at sea, Christmas fare aboard ship, learning to play a new instrument, and reflections on the sinking of a U S destroyer and the bravery of sailors. He notes the crew’s morale, weather, and daily routines, including a recent concert and free suppers.
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Meade
Drake
U.S
Melville
America
Turkey
Damon
Teun
Missouri
New York
Arthur Mendel Drake
U. S
New York City
N. Y
H C Hall Sends Regards From Burley
A 1918 letter from Henry C. Hall in Burley Idaho dated January 15 1918 to A F Drake encloses 160 for another year of Home Letters. He reports all in good health and a mild winter until recent week noting a killed mosquito since Christmas and a near blizzard yesterday. Regards to old Jasperians.
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Burley
Idaho
A. F. Drake
Henry C. Hall
Baptist Church Notice Preaching Sunday Services
Baptist church invites all to attend Sunday morning and evening worship with Sunday School at 10 a m. The message aims for good attendance and welcomes everyone. Everett Looney serves as pastor.
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Everett Looney
Crow Mercantile Co Buys Big Store Building
Crow Mercantile Co acquires the old Webb Bros store building formerly used by Jackson Bros and Jasper Mercantile Co. Organized nine years ago by Miss Rebecca Crow, the firm began in 1900 and has since expanded through Jasper, moving to a prime location at Muin and Grand. Construction will start to prepare the building for its enlarged stock and better service.
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Crow Mercantile Co
Webb Bros
Jackson Bros
Jasper Mercantile Co
Rebecca Crow
Crow
Frank Crow
Wal4
Roberta & Son
Muin
Grand
Jasper
Dear Editor Missive From a Distant Reader
A reader in San Bernarting California writes asking for a lost paper and shares personal news. He mentions illness improving for his wife, weight gain, and recent trips including to the coast amid cold snowy weather. He signs as M L Arner.
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Sin Bernarting
Cal
Dan
San Bernina
Oll Mishouri
M. L. Arner
Mr Fox Nearing End Of Long Illness At Home
Word from the bedside indicates Mr FR Fox is fading with strength exhausted and life near its end. His son Clay and daughter Mrs Gurley and Miss No. Pox tire remain at his bedside. he has been homebound after a stroke.
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FR. Fox
Clay
Ired
Oregon
Kansas City
Gurley
Springheld
Miss No. Pox Tire
Mr. Fox
School Urges Vaccination Against Smallpox
County health board requests pupils be vaccinated due to numerous smallpox cases in the area. An organized effort to stamp out the disease is underway and parents are urged to cooperate with authorities.
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Prof. Wilkins
County Health Board
Postmaster Reports Thrift Stamp and Baby Bonds Sales
The News learns that Postmaster Hardaway has sold 1400 dollars of Baby Bonds and Thrift Stamps. The thrift stamp program is gaining nationwide popularity and, though no organized local effort exists, residents are buying stamps anyway. Subscribe for your daily paper at the News office.
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Hardaway
Kaiser
Sergeant Robin Wine Marries in Jasper Amid Rank Mixup
The Jasper News corrected its report on Sergeant Robin Wine of Company C and a Jasper girl, noting his proper rank after an earlier error. Wine, now a private again, left camp due to furlough delays to ensure the wedding proceeded with a groom.
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Robin Wine
Company C
Jasper
Arthur Drake
The
Jasper News
the News
Mobert
Bob
Lamar Republican-Sentinel
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Poland
J. Boland
C. J. Mex
Jasper Boats
Lamar
First National Bank
Jasper, Missouri
H. C. Hall
Mr. Fox Very. Low
Carter
Main Street
Dr. Hess
Nyal Pharmacy
C. L. Hill
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