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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
James Kincaid and his family spent Sunday in town with his mother and sister Mrs Agnes Kincaid and Mrs Jessie Wardlow.
Readers urged to cast a ballot on the League of Nations question. Prof Wilkins proposed the ballot, placed on a showcase at the News office with ballot and pencil available. Votes accepted until next week’s issue with results to be announced.
Mrs L M Harriman of Magnolia Mississippi visited friends in the community last week.
The public wants the fair this fall and a three day agricultural show is favored. Yet few join the committee work after years of effort, and organizers fear heavy burden on a small group. A call to reorganize and form a larger active committee is urged, with Mr Knott addressed to lead the effort.
A proposal for a $125000 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Carthage faces debate. Carthage would cover $75000 with township shares. Preston Township $11000 and Sheridan Township $0000. Critics question funding and location, urging a lasting tribute that honors both the dead and living with a public gathering space and historical exhibits in the county seat.
A steady stream of 6000 to 10000 bushels of wheat arrives daily at Jasper elevators with grain coming from as far as 11 miles away. The system has faced no trouble securing corn, and shipments proceed as received. Visitors note Jasper County’s rising wheat production alongside its famous lead and zinc mining industry.
EK and Karla Karls sold their 124 acre farm three miles south and two and a half east of Jasper to Everett Bruffett. Webb Bros. handled negotiations. The farm brought 100 dollars per acre. The Karls expect to stay in Jasper until their son finishes school. Jasper welcomes the family if they relocate.
A man named Anderson driving an Overland with his wife and her sister from Lamar struck a new cement traffic post at Grand and Jefferson Highway Monday after dark. The front fender wheel and windshield were damaged. Mrs. Anderson was hit by flying glass but uninjured. Anderson blamed steering failure then claimed not to see the post. witnesses noted bright lighting and no other cars nearby. The post will be painted white to improve visibility according to Mayor Hull.
The Farmers Elevator installs Howe truck scales of 10 tons capacity to handle heavier loads as farmers shift from wagons to trucks. Farmers like Fred Ingle Fred Earl and George Carl contemplate buying trucks soon. These trucks are suited for hauling grain or live stock.
The Jasper school board filled all vacancies with H. C. Wilkerson of Springfield as superintendent, George McMurtry of Springfield as principal, and Miss Mester Vinson to teach English and history. All appointees come highly recommended for their roles.
A newspaper editor found on his desk Monday a generous bag of big Transparents apples left by Mrs. A. T. Dean. The note says apples were scarce and expensive since Christmas, making this gift a welcome treat amid apple scarcity.
Employment notices indicate local farmers seek workers for haying and related seasonal farm tasks. Listings emphasize farm hands needed to assist with fieldwork and animal care during peak season. Immediate start available with potential ongoing work.
Crow Mercantile Co offers dairy and poultry products with a focus on local supply lines. Shoppers can expect a range of fresh dairy items and farm raised poultry at competitive prices from a nearby merchant.
City marshal W H Hager warns boys to keep bicycle riders off sidewalks and to stop shooting guns within city limits. Penalties start at five dollars plus costs for noncompliance.
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