31 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
1
Local Red Cross branch has plenty of materials for refugee garments and will open Red Cross rooms to workers once influenza conditions permit. Volunteers are urgently needed to sew garments as they are badly needed.
Harvey Woods ten year old son of Dr and Mrs W H Woods fell from the garage roof Monday evening and dislocated his left elbow. It was a complete dislocation of both bones but after setting he is doing well and will be lively again soon. Friends to the office for letters from soldiers and sailors. Scratch Yes and vote No on Amendment No 8, the Angle Tax amendment.
We did not make the rule but warn three months behind with your subscription as of November 1 could stop your paper. The War Industries Board bans continuing subscriptions past the expiration date without renewal and payment. Readers are urged to send a check promptly to avoid service interruption.
A voter appeals to peers, warning that the chosen saloon policy may ruin families. The note asserts personal responsibility to prevent vice, urging a yea vote on Amendment No 6 to strike the saloon from Missouri.
The piece argues against liquor prohibition and urges a “Year” vote on Amendment No 6 while attacking brewers and political influence. It cites Kansas and Denver as contrasts, warns of corrupt politics tied to saloons, and urges reader support for anti prohibition candidates. It also includes an op ed about tax hikes in Jasper County and calls for amendments to save taxpayer money.
Washington countermanded the October 20 sugar distribution halt for canning in Missouri. Householders may obtain limited sugar in Jasper Territory by applying to Arthur F. Drake, local food administrator. Dealers will not receive canning sugar certificates for November except on special State Food Administrator approval. The public is urged to adhere to rules, support the Food Administration, and reduce overall food use as more troops abroad increase demand.
George Brenneman provided fresh strawberries from his plants last Saturday. The editor’s family enjoyed the fruit despite wartime flour and sugar rationing, calling the strawberry shortcake a real treat.
Ben Janney to have a sale this week with 21 jersey cattle, several good horses, feed, farm machinery and household goods. Auctioneer A. W. Radford oversees the sale set for Tuesday November 12. Also a note urging No on Amendment No. 8 and to send papers to soldiers in trench and camp.
The amendment, known as the single tax, would derive all public revenues from land taxation excluding improvements, with exceptions for liquor and tobacco production, incomes, and inheritances. It faces opposition for taxing property with large improvements and shifting the burden onto farmers. Vote Yes or No on Amendment No. 8.
A quoted wartime advocate argues large scale savings from alcohol would aid the war effort. He cites reductions in grain used for brewing, beer transport, whiskey exports, and employment in saloons, urging redirect of funds and resources to essential industries. The figure claims include 445 million bushels of grain, 157 915 cars, 1 617 777 gallons exported whiskey, and 2 billion dollars spent on drink last year.
Army chaplains receive orders from Washington to bring all American war dead in France home after the conflict. The grave registration bureau has been preparing, but no final plan was known until these directives.
The ad promotes a season saving sale offering 20 percent off all-wool ladies suits and 10 percent off ladies and misses coats. Ten Georgette waists drop from 7.50 to 5.95. corsets remain at old price. hats are cut prices.
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