14 Oct 1920
Page 1
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
1
A local vendor appeals to shoppers urging a look at affordable goods. The message invites customers to buy several items, stressing that prices are lower and the store desires to serve the community as a fellow shopper.
The Mere mother is never troubled by fear of fashion for she has no baby carriage. She carries her children on her shoulders and in her arms, one on each side, while the youngsters cling to her hair.
A Friday evening program at the Liberty Theatre is noted for 7 30 start with Judge Gray's reputation drawing a large anticipated crowd. Meanwhile speakers include Well known names, Miss Harrdets prominent in Gillian ranks, and discussions on the League of Nations and the Volstead Act. Community notices cover church events, anti-saloon league lectures, and local school activities with updates on performances, fairs, and band practices.
The W C T U met last Friday at Mrs Belle Carter with Mrs Nettie Harbur as chairpersons. Plans include a regular meeting at 230 p.m. at Harbur home with Mrs Stella Hall as leader. One member is preparing a program for October 1.
Dr. Houser spends the week vaccinating hogs against cholera eight to ten miles southeast of town where the disease persists. No cases reported elsewhere and townsfolk remain hopeful. Farmers vaccinated include John Carter, Roy Carter, LO Vincent, Hugh Phillips, RH Holton, Ad Crawford, JWS paid Emery, Tiller, Ben Gearig, Low Strecker, Ed Smith, Ed Strecker, Don Johnston, Fred Johnston, Ben Johnson, Ben Smith, Mrs Sunderland, Phil Campbell, Ed Reed, AW Radford, Mr Beck, Allen Peterson, Grady Campbell.
The notice promotes cheaper wholesale lumber and urges customers to repair before storms. It advocates building a machine shed to protect farm machinery from weather, claiming longer life and future cost savings.
A Boston Transcript excerpt records a child named Marjory begging her mother to stop feeding her. She warns that eating more will make her stomach resemble her grandfather’s humpbacked figure, signaling distress over overeating.
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