Drowning at Lake Side Claims Webb City Boy
Byron Pratt a 10 year old from Webb City drowned last Saturday afternoon while wading with a companion on a sand bar below the Mo Pacific bridge beyond their depth in a current north of the bar. A companion was rescued by A C Poole of Carterville. Pratt drowned as a crowd watched without attempting a rescue. Also noted: Mrs Sophronia Austin of Polar Street died at age over 80 after weeks in bed. move announced for dressmaking services. advertisement for creaming services at J R Wheat.
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Byron Pratt
Webb City
Lakeside
Brader Candidate for Jasper County Recorder
George G. Brader announces his candidacy for Jasper County recorder. A longtime Joplin resident of 36 years and a consistent Republican, he has served on county city and township committees for about fifteen years and worked at the polls on election day. He has been connected with wholesale grocers in business life.
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George G.brader
Jasper Unty
Joplin
Joplin Deputy Circuit Clerk Nominated for County Position
The Joplin deputy circuit clerk of eight years, known for efficient service and courteous treatment, is described as a strong county candidate. A 32nd degree Mason and member of Knights of Pythias, MWA, WOA, and AHTA, he would be a desirable nominee with solid odds in November if nominated, per the Joplin News Herald report from March 20, 1910.
Awakening Great Interest in County Piano Contest
The county is buzzing as a piano and popular girl contest begins to awaken interest. It offers a chance for ambitious girls whose parents cannot buy an instrument to earn a piano through subscriber sales. Start early to boost success and visit the office for full details.
Meal Sale Notice for Hammond and Wheat Buyers
Meal items offered include 1 0 lb sacks and 15 0 lb sacks at mill or grocery stores. T. H. Hammond and J. R. Wheat invite orders. Schooler Grain advertises high grade hard wheat flour brands Red Star Empress Moses Best.
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T. H. Hammond
Hammond
Red Star
Empress
Moses Best
Leaving the Farm as Prosperity Spoils the Family
A poem narrates a farmer deciding to leave the homestead as prosperity brings hardship. The speaker laments high livestock profits, rising costs for fencing and care, and debt including a ten thousand note. He plans to move to the city for a chance at better meals and eggs while his father’s financial strain worsens.
A Woman’s Great Idea to Health and Beauty
A promotional note extols Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation and kidney issues that mar appearance and temper. It claims the tonic improves stomach, liver, kidneys, blood, nerves, eyes, breath, skin, and complexion, urging women to try it. also advertises a 4 room house to rent and a syrup product.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup and Local Softball Update
Advert about Dr Caldwell's Syrup for constipation claiming permanent relief and free samples from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello. mentions testimonials from G Dodson and S A Hampton. Then a note on Boston Bloomer Girls softball in Jasper Lamar Carthage games noting Lamar beat them 11 to 10 and they later beat Sheldon, with mixed results.
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Cathir
Pilin
Caldweill
G. ¥. Dodson
Sanvilin
A. Hampton
Portage
Caldwell
Dwell
W. B. Caldwell
K.600
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Boston
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Schooler Grain
Deering and McCormick
New Hendricks Bldg
South Side
Jasper
J. A. Cozatt
Barton
Vernon
Cedar
Dade
Laser
Bassett Realty Co
Lamar
Boy
B. P.S
Pitt
Sophronia Austin
Porr Polar Street
Smith Powers
South Main Street
J.R. Wheat
W. L. Rice
Lorge G. Brader
George &. Tkader
J. R. Wheat
Schooler
William
Bill
Daisy
Charlie
Jones
Eohrian Brown
Ford
Gal
Elen Smith
Dad
Epsor
Mt James Hotel
Crandall Bros
H. F. Pitts
Springfield
St. Louis
Scott Dravighen
Draughen
Nastville
Tenn
Collees
Ooe
Draughon
Ely
Shoreham
Vaughan
Thio Cove
Tay
Storland
Red Grove
Portland
Janute Cha ‘Anne
Ash Grove
Portland Cement
Uncle Sam
Ash Grove Lime & Portland Cement Co
Kansas City
Laughead Lumber Company
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