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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
The notice states a public sale of farm property by A. D. Owensby two miles northwest of Jasper on June 1. Owensby has rented the place and will move to a larger farm near Pittaburg, Kansas, to be with his brother.
Announcement notes Alma Greenwood will graduate from the Nurse's Training Course at Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan on June 1. She plans to return to Jasper. Grace Grasmteek will attend the University of Kansas commencement next week and receive her degree from the Alma Mater in 1919-20.
General rain fell across the section last night with showers in limited areas. Crop conditions are reported fair to good. Wheat harvest is expected around June 15.
City officials in Jasper discuss a bond election to fund a light plant project with options including a municipal plant, a stock company, or a line to Empire Co. A three-member committee would appraise the light property for possible city purchase if bonds pass. A favored plan would connect to Empire Co supplying power and town service, with around 40,000 needed for transmission and equipment. Proposals aim to reduce fire risk and improve water service, potentially lowering insurance costs and ending kerosene lighting. The outcome depends on ordinances and voter support.
The body of Private Floyd Largent, who died in France on October 5 1918 from pneumonia, was buried Monday in Falkenrate chapel. Veterans from Battery A and local Legion members escorted the casket with a firing squad, taps, and the flag folding ceremony. Largent, of Company L 60th Infantry, was a member of the Christian Church in Carthage.
Jasper's third monthly trades day sale is planned for next Saturday June 4 with a weather forecast warm enough to favor the new all under roof pavilion. Merchants list varied merchandise from McCune Tallman’s wood wheel truck to sewing machines, stoves, wagons, feed, twine, and hardware items, plus riding cultivators and livestock consignments expected to arrive.
A notice inviting readers to subscribe to daily newspapers through The News Office. Addresses how to sign up and the benefits of regular delivery, emphasizing convenience and steady access to local reporting.
Professor O W Thomas was hospitalized for appendicitis last week and is progressing well. He expects to be able to go home by the end of the week.
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