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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
7
Notice is given to all creditors and interested parties that Tom Brock as executor of the estate of J. W. Brock deceased will submit a final settlement at the Probate Court of Jasper County Missouri at Carthage on August 13 1917. First published May 1917.
A simple kitchen trick suggests placing a pall of cold water in the room to absorb fumes. Change the water every three hours to reduce lingering paint odor.
An ad notes unusual muscle strain causes soreness and offers Sloan's Ointment for fast relief. It claims deep penetration without rubbing, and a clearer liquid cleaner than plasters or vintments. Promotes its use for rheumatism, lumbago, backache and other external pains at H. F. Pitts', 250.
Mrs May Marrirews reports Sheridan township drill with guns and ammo for wolves not Germans. Lorena Estey leaves for Springfield normal school. Jimmie Brock and John Crow catch wolves on the base line near Mr Bender's. Salem reports 76 attendees. visitors include stay Karls, first real soldier seen here. Salem Band to skip Friday practice. Local improvements include new porches, sod, evergreens, and culvert work on the Dewey Avenue north of Dryfork.
Miss Luna Dixon and Mrs Frank Scott visited family members across Route 2. Residents shared meals and social hours with neighbors. church gatherings and lodge events drew crowds. Names cited include Cline Wood Wescott Dixon Crutcher and Milton among others, with several visits to Carthage and Preston areas.
Several days of rain benefited crops with strawberries needing sun. Corn and oats grew rapidly. J F Gulick and family visited Joplin on business. A M Berry of Lamar solicited insurance. A H T A hosted an ice cream and berry supper at Chas Wood’s. Warm weather kept many in coats by the fire. Lunt returned to Webb City to work. John Pfander and wife went to Duval. Chas Nett sold sheep. Mrs Osborne visited Mrs Wardlow. Jasper shoppers included Bilas Deniston Theo Mitchell and Kid Pfander. New gutoes and better roads were anticipated. Don Ingle visited Jasper to see Fred Cline. Frances Gulick appeared on the side list. A new barn on Rosco Lilly’s place was being painted. Diamond Sunday school plans a children day for the fourth Sunday in June. John Pfander and wife visited Chas Elting and wife. Clyde Wagner and family visited relatives in Alba.
Instructions urge residents to mail letters by Monday to ensure delivery before the office hours Monday evening. The note emphasizes timely mailing to meet the office deadline.
Mies Edna Yates of Blue and Bethel visited relatives in Picher on Wednesday. John Yates and wife visited Charley Pugh’s family. Various local residents including Mrs Frank Carns Mia Lee Mitchell and families were mentioned visiting others. Clyde Wagner and family traveled to Alba. Len Quillin attended commence in Carthage. Several small social visits and home guests are noted among local families and neighbors.
Senate and house conferees unveil universal service features including draft ages 21 to 31 and volunteers 18 to 40. Target 11 million eligible, 1 million drawn by selective conscription, and 2,001,000 total force with pay scales and exemptions for officers ministers sect members and others. Provisions include the president’s proclamation for registration and safeguards such as prohibition and suppression of the social evil.
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