Missouri crops lead in 1917 rankings and war effort
Missouri shows strong gains in 1917 with total garden and field crop value at 546,619,195 dollars, leading bluegrass and rice yields and rising from 11th to 5th among 13 standard crops. The report notes crop production, livestock data, and state actions on alien property and wartime finance amid court changes and transportation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Jewall Mayes
Missouri State Bound of
Missouri
Kentucky
California
Migsouri
Talon
Folly to Send Men Abroad If Allies Not Supplied
Morale of civilian population must be maintained in war to win. Political leaders warn against committing troops overseas without adequate Allied support while urging steadfast home front resolve.
Dairy Industry Hardest Hit Across Europe in War
Europe now faces severe food shortages as Germany overruns regions, with Hoover warning that 400 million Europeans risk starvation. He notes Allied and neutral populations live on the edge while Germany loots cattle and feedstuffs. Condensed milk from the United States aids North France and Belgium children, as German theft of cattle persists amid war and blockades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Herbert Yuover Wald
F. B. Mumford
Missouri
Europe
Emothea
Germany
Mr. Hoover
Poland
Finland
Serbia
Armenia
Russia
Arma
Belgium
Reilef Commission
Daily Express
Lexington May Have Hospital Plan by Local Doctors
Dr. William C. West and Dr. Frederick L. Schmitt formerly of Kansas City have purchased the James R. Moorehead property on South Street to fit it as a hospital. They aim to create a first class facility and expect equipment soon to admit patients in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
William C. West
Frederick L. Schmitt
Kansas City
James R. Moorehead
South Street
Lame back care and travel notes from era
Instructions advise applying Cham berlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back over the painful area. The column records Mrs. R. P. Palmer and two children leaving Lexington for Harrisburg Pennsylvania after a month there, with Mrs. M. D. Wilson joining them to St. Louis. Myette Amos from Kansas City arrived for an extended visit with Mrs. S. G. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Palmer
Harrisburg
Lexington
M. D. Wilson
St. Louis
Mise Myette Amos
Kansas City
S. G. Russell
To Prevent Belching and Health Notices
To prevent belching make a habit of eating slowly and thoroughly masticate the food. If trouble continues take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. Mr and Mrs Chas Mayer visited Higginsville for a few days. Ruth Craig spent Sunday in Higginsville. Lottie Fuller from Leavenworth, Kansas arrived for a visit with Mrs William Hoge Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chas Mayer
Higginsville
Ruth Craig
Lottie Fuller
Leavenworth
Kansas
Wm. M. Hoge, Jr
Chronic Constipation Advice and Local Visits
An article discusses constipation caused by low moisture in digestive residue and advises hydration fruit intake and outdoor activity. It warns against harsh laxatives and endorses Chamberlain's Tab Tera as mild. The piece also notes social visits including Miss Ruth Field of Higginsville visiting Mrs. Harry Boardman and trips by Miss Izola Fizer and Miss Marie Gray to Waverly. Mrs. William Barton returns to Kansas City after visiting her brother Walter B. Waddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Field
Higginsville
Harry Boardman
Izola Fizer
Marie Gray
Waverly
William Barton
Kansas City
Walter B. Waddell
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
A local appeal urges keeping Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home so treat stomach pains colic and diarrhoea promptly. It claims no physician can better prescribe this medicine and that having it may save life. Community news notes several residents traveling or visiting in nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Primary Election Notice for County Offices August 6, 1918
Notice proclaims a primary election will be held on the first Tuesday in August for multiple county offices including Senator in Congress Missouri, Supreme Court judge divisions, state superintendent, and several county roles. It lists precincts, townships, and offices such as clerk, treasurer, probate judge, and constables with polling details and election day procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raid
Ar Ea
Nier
Geongrem
Missouri
Supreme Court
Congress
Eqouw of
Bree Jimdige
Wrt
Weaterm
Julice Thes County Court
Eastort Jndge
Cirecuit Court
Couenty Court
Counsey
Proceetiog _Attomn
Tthe Ig
Olay
Ustice
Thie
Davis Township
Dover Town
Freedom
Justice
Lexington
Middleton
Topas
Sni-a-bar
Justice of the Peace
Washington Township
Dover
Onstable
Sahi
Ryan
Administrator's Notice With Well Annexed
Letters of administration with will annexed granted to the undersigned on April 20 1918 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All claims must be exhibited within one year from the date of granting. The undersigned requests all persons to present their claims for allowance or risk barred. SAM S AYER administrator with will annexed requests all persons to file claims in care of May 1908 Mays Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsouri Council of Defense
Frank W. McAlileter
Missouri
National Council of Defense
Vanlveten
Missouri Council of Deferine
Midsours
United Railwaye Co of
St. Louis
Cole County
Eircuit
Aaiool
Ate City
H.W. Hamilton
Hamilton
Magalo Halil
Lafayette Conty
J. D. Templeton
Probste Court
Afayette County
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Seattle
Allens
Missouri Supreme Court
St Louia
Wiliam
Whiffen
Mary Whiffer
St. Loui
St. Louis County
St. Laue
Rombauer
Marke
St. Owls
Bond
State Supreme Court
Henry W. Bond
Justnlee
W. W. Graves
Men¢o
Joe Gray
Farber
Awirain Gun Club
Commonwealth
Bureau of Labor Statistics
William H. Lewis
Commonwealths
Akoh
Totler
Mixcourt
Wil
Walter
Dickey
John
Leaby
St. Loula
United States Senate
Feld
Selden Spencer
Uncle Sam
Exerciaua
University of Missouri
Abscentia
John W. Withers
Crowder
First
Finn
Springfield
Marshal
Dallas
Hickory
Benton
Potts
Green
Saline
Sedalia
Warsaaw
Buffalo
Houwwea
Wate
State Tax Commission
Corpellus Roach
Roach
Thciricians
Navy
Marines
St. Louie
Gountrica
Muna
Wm. Bard
Bettie Klee
Ernest Fegert
Virgil Kelly
R. P. Hicks
Kana City
Fletcher
Astoria
Howeewife
Anheuser-Busch
Bevo
Clefek
State OF Missouri
of Lafrayette
Sam S.ayeor
Will
Eas
Ieee
Settee
Mays
Carl Bertz
Lexington, Mo
Clarencé Smith
Highland Ave
Phone
Ed H. Dieckmann
Levisy, Mo
W. M. Johnson
the Paylor
Ninth St
Louis Petach
Misa Elizabeth Graves
I Mahan
Wilson’ Dudge
Tephen N. Wilson
Lafayette County
Warwick
Ata
St.Louis
Senate
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