Fourth at Lamar Promises Parade and Contests
A large Lamar parade opens with mounted police, band, and exhibition by fire department, featuring best decorated vehicle and biggest crowd in a multi-event program. Prizes include cash awards for kids races, nail driving, eating, tug of war, and various novelty contests, plus merchandise and shoes. Music by the Lamar band and vendor booths accompany the events, with notable notices about alfalfa research and chinch bug control guidance from Missouri Agricultural sources.
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Yo A. m
A.co
West Side of Square
Southeast Corner Square
Southwest Corner Square
Northwest Corner Square
Buster Brown
Jones Shoe Co
Lamar Saddlery Co
T. W. Harkless
Diamond Drug Co
Eckles Variety Store
Lamar Band
Missouri Agricultural College
Department of Entomology
Columbia
Missouri
Leonard Haseman
Tonic and Oath Builder Claim Health Boost
A reader letter from Mrs. Jamen Rouen of Hayneaville Me touts a tonic and booster as cures for fatigue and bodily waste buildup. The missive endorses an electric start remedy, noting a prior cure after several weeks.
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Jamen Rouen
Hayneaville
Tee Phas Jeon
From Former Jasper Girl in Sunny Southern California
A former Jasper resident writes from Los Angeles to Jasper friends. Sylva Beaty shares life in California as a Bullock's clerk and bookkeeper for twenty two months, and Minnie works in auditing at another Los Angeles department store. She notes good health, fine weather, and misses home while cherishing news of old classmates.
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Jasper
California
Little Jasper
Big
Los Angeles
Bullock's
Pacific Coast
Bullullocks
Minnie
Booster Crop News Wanted For Increased Yields
The News invites readers to report unusual crop yields and profits in this section. Write or visit the office with news on small fruits truck farming and all agricultural lines showing forth any gains or notable measurements.
The Big Baxter Reunion Held This Summer
The Big Baxter Reunion will be held August 41 to September 5 this year. Many noted speakers have accepted invitations and the line of amusements will be of the highest class. Grounds will be improved and tents and straw will be furnished free to old soldiers and their families. Parties seeking accommodations should address C. L. Smith, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
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Baxter
C.l.smith
Baxter Springs
Kans
Jasper County Soil Qualities Promoted for Good Name
Local appeal urges unity to highlight the merits and advantages of the soil in Jasper County. Residents vow cooperative effort to advance county renown and foster agricultural pride through collective labor and civic pride.
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Jasper County
Golden City Reunion Enthralls Veterans and Settlers
The Golden City Reunion Association invites old soldiers and settlers to a three day gathering on August 26 to 28, 1914. A full program features speeches on diverse topics, music by bands and glee clubs, and various attractions. For details contact Arthur Farr, J A Griese, or J M Connor.
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Golden City Reunion Association
Arthur Farr
Golden City
John A. Griese
3. M. Connor
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Lamar
Court House
Alfalfa
W. L. Nelson
State Board of Agriculture
Department
Jasper Girl
Sylva Beaty
Chautauqua
Ster
Deering
Twine
McCormick
J.a.cozatt
Jasper, Missouri
Leck
Leqgett & Platt
Carthage
Booster Crop News
Merchants Bank
Akill
A. R. Kennan
Goldstein
Optometrist
Golden City Reunion
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