Damage estimates from frost hit Missouri fruit regions
The State Board of Agriculture and local observers report extensive frost damage across southwest Missouri. Apples and grapes show severe losses with many buds broken and foliage killed, while strawberries and peaches suffer notable harm. Widespread estimates cite reduced crops and a need for additional pickers and support for growers in Avilla and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Boke
Henry Damagy
Buda
Stinwbury Grocers
Plokowa
Avilla
Ted Tong
Tangier
Fretes
Frakes
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Anecdote From Patton Mills
A man recounts a rough episode on a farm where a passersby treated rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm, healing quickly and then returning for another bottle. The tale, attributed to Rayde of Patton Mills, NY, appears in a local anecdote collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herscana
May. Rayde
Pattonn Mills
N.Y
Weeblleo
20th Century Stock Food Sold in Jasper Ad
An advertisement touts 20th Century Stock Food as unequal to others, claiming it is sold in Jasper by J. Leiss Grain Co. The copy extols health claims and local availability, mentioning Dr. King and townspeople, with marketing hype about vitality and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ). Leiss Grain ‘Co
Fragmented Public School Notes and Local Advertisements
A garbled, hand typed page fragment reports on public school exams and staff notes, including mentions of Mr Rowe and Miss Palmer, plus a brief local agricultural update about grain growth. It also includes several short advertisements for fabrics, groceries, and home goods from local merchants.
Rural Teacher Promises School Progress Near Carthage
The article notes Mrs. Dinas as a notable rural teacher in the county who has recently taught and plans to teach at Bloomingdale school fifteen miles northeast of Bigcity next year. It mentions improvements at a brick wheel building and classroom facilities, with references to local crops and fields around Carthage and nearby lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillog, Bays
Carthage
Oandeniog
Ile
Biel
Dinas
Morning Star
Pohwil
Bigeity
Town war over rail line to Alba sparks legal threat
Alba residents fear the Carthage and Western Railroad will bypass their town for Purcell. A heated poll and possible legal steps are discussed to force trains to stop in Alba. Talks of action may involve Alba Purcell and Neck City, with a future period of activity anticipated. Tom Seala visited Lamar, and Soule family moved back while he remains in turning regions to work in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Alba
Jinstead
Purest
Milroad Company
Purcell and
Neck City
Tom Seala
Lamar
Soule
Too Cheating A Rink and Advertiser Fragments
A garbled page fragment mentions cholera remedies and a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by a draggist for improving digestion and appetite. It references Webb Kiros and Witn Bayne's gaslight products, with notices about shows and various goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowph Pominvilia
Stillwater
Rollet
Ales
Richard
Chamberlain
Webb Kiros
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Foley
Bright
Gal Stillson
Tampico
Edward Huss
Salisbury
Poley
E. J. Lauderbaugh Drug CO
Ida M. Snyder
Brooklyn
Ari Cini
McElree
Cardi
Theford
Humo
Cardus
D. W. Teeter
Jasper
Missouri
L. C. Henderson
The
Kansas City Veterinary College
Jasper, Mo
LauderLougl
George Peisen Shoe Shop
Bert Webb
Eeceaes Agent Bank
Sai
Owiit
Southweat
Dr. King
Ned
Turneral Derapady
Toy Lives
Biomech
Bowes
Webb
Geone
Girard
Ligale
Weil
Cova
Rowe
Mies Palmer
Marion van
Janpur
St. Oinie
Joplin Schouls
Tountier
Urodjoy
Bendhey
Cain
Pepe
T.G. Merritt
Nopany
Vanderuleure
Webb Deon
McCaslin & Houck
Onna
Begeanen
Biellebaree
S. Dattas
Alba and Neck City
Purcell
Simost
Chamberllain
Webbros
Wm. Bayne
J.P. Leiss Grain CO
Mae
Earth
J. A. Cozatt
B.A. Ginpisch
Pree
Devry
N. A. Macuser
First National Bank of Jasper
B. A. Gonnrxa
Siowoay Moar Faierieso
Wa. Huster NL
Parreasent
W. C. Macane
Joie
Moti GO
Wy Bau
Kibo Kid
Queen Quality
J. D. Harbur
Bank of Jasper
Orvam
DD. W. Teeter’sa Furniturt
Lintatan
Sumenor
Lamabade
Cronus
Chas
S. Ward
James F. Ballagd
St. Louis
Lauderbaugh Drug CO
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