Steve Garrett Wins Big Ear of Corn at Local Carnival
O A McCubbin hosted a clothing store carnival featuring a 2 85.00 cash prize for the largest ear of corn. Twenty five contestants entered with Steve Garrett taking first for an ear of 20 kernel rows and 68 grains per row. Ed Onstott placed second and Mr Schwab third, with T F Dye fourth. Charley File opened a new lunch room in the Walla building attracting steady patronage.
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O. A. McCubbin
Steve Garrett
Ed Onstott
Mr. Schwab
T.F. Dye
Mr. Onstott
Hatfield
A. ©. Ruckel
Art McClurg
Charley File
Walla
del Botm
Mr. File
Visit from Jade Triggers Night of Trouble in Jasper
Indo Allen once claimed Jasper as home but now based at Webb City visits Inez. Jade and Albert Forbes quarrel over expenses and drink, leading to a knife fight. Forbes injured, Jade jailed at Carthage then released after payment. Forbes fined for common assault. both leave town. Local items note public sale ad, Homer Pitts return, and a reader letter about a subscription payback.
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Indo Allen
Jasper
Webb City
Jade
Albert Forbes
Hue
Forbes
Forbés
Ojty
Porbeer
Hendricks
Waa
Geo. Vincent
Geome
Carthage
Putpam
Cosa
Vihcent
Niin
Dad
Jude
Controversial Editor Debates Pole Claimers in Local Paper
Aaron D. States of the Golden City Register attacks both Cook and Peary over the pole controversy. He dismisses the claims as humbug, saying no man will prove the pole’s worth and that the public’s attention should end. He criticizes their brawl as noisy and pointless.
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Aaron D. States
Golden City Register
Prither
Peary
Reorganization of County Fair Adopts New Name
A long-standing figure in Carthage is associated with the county fair, which will be reorganized and publicly marketed under the new title of the June County Fair. The change reflects efforts to refresh the event and attract broader attendance.
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Kuell
Kivathistais
Carthage
Iis
Juey
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Webb Brothers [Mercantile Co
J. G. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Kaneag
Syracuse
Santa Fe
Colorado
Homer Pitts
Excalator Springs
Taney Co. Rep
Ethel Peterson
Fannie Mée Qilerr
Mos. M
Ohio
Ewer Ee
Signa
First’ National Bank
Hsesstevens
Schoeler
South Side Drug Store
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