The Knocker and Local Business Notes in Jasper
A long reflection on the Knocker balances satire with local commerce in Jasper. The News notes steady home printing demand and critiques mail order reliance, recounting a Mulberry incident where locals refused to swap shoes bought elsewhere. A cheerful geezer’s ad wisdom and Saturday opera movies conclude the item.
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Jasper
Mulberry
When Little Fellow Grins
Poem by W. D. Nesbit about a baby’s innocent grin and its moral lift. The speaker contemplates a baby’s face and trust, noting eyes honest and a heart beating goodness. The verse links a baby’s smile to sunshine lost long ago and a sense of religious forgiveness.
Ten Reasons to Patronize the Farmers Elevator Company
A historic advertisement outlines ten reasons for farmers to join and patronize the local farmers elevator company. It argues unity among farmers, keeping profits and money in the community, fair dealings, cooperative participation, and sustaining a strong local market. The piece stresses mutual duty and community uplift through cooperative support.
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Feners
Proof of Success in Real Friendships
Quote by E. B. Hale on success in life and the value of genuine friendships as a man's best token.
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Hale
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