25 Jun 1914
Page 1
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
A fragment reports Will Tallman losing acres of wheat to fire near a rail line south of a church area. It notes prior storage losses months earlier and references a lingering fire danger and local damages. The text also mentions a Star Climitation system and a July Sunday special at a shop.
Fragmented OCR notes depict heated saloon debates, political alignments, a Jasper vs Golden City football summary, and local notices. Names appear in passing alongside mentions of editors, land sales, and a Colorado potato crop tale.
A long passage recounts farmer Jack Graff urging Sacreviinity growers to market wheat now rather than store it, arguing current prices are low but could rise with timely selling. The piece weaves local color, jokes, and references to Springfield, a hidden note on a nearby fair, and a hint of community meetings.
Readable parts describe a Carthage vote on saloon interests with mentions of county unit influence, saloon defenders and opponents, and reports that voters faced pressure and manipulation. The text references the February election, saloon advocates, and fears of corruption affecting the ballot.
The text discusses saloons and road financing in Joplin, noting a claim that saloons circulate funds toward the county road fund. It mentions a government commission and Joplin’s current operation under it, with references to fees and licenses related to saloons.
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