Local Navy, Army Veterans Visit as Prohibition Wins
Fred Cramer of the U S Navy and Preston Holman and Go Sparks spent furloughs in town with families after service in foreign waters. Lt Ralph Ellis received discharge and is ill after gas exposure in France. Robby Ellis also discharged and visiting his father J M Ellis. Virgil Carter works at Citizens Bank. J A Dennis of Mountain Grove and Attorney John T Pope of Hartville visited on business. Probate Judge Murrell of Hartville and Mr Vrooman of Kansas City called on M Hodge. Missouri becomes the 17th dry state as national prohibition is ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ellis
U.S. Army
France
Robby Ellis
U. S. Navy
J.m.ellis
Local Farm Sale and Community Notes
John T. Howard of south of town sold his farm to J. D. Woods. Norwood school purchased a new organ. C. E. Householder had a cow killed by a freight train Monday on the railroad. Sheriff C. G. Sanders of Hartville was in town Monday. Mr. Selvey of Lawrence County was here Monday with W. S. Elrod touring the country with prospects of chat. Mrs. GC Murrell of Hartville visited here during the week. H. F. Bruton and son were in Springfield Tuesday. Competent girl for general house work. Apply or write to F M. Bell, Norwood, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Howard
J. D. Woods
C. E. Householder
Mr. Selvey
Lawrence County
Elrod
Mansfield bakery reopens as J. Atkis takes over
Mansfield's bakery reopens with J. Atkis son of Jim's Cafe proprietor and E. G. Ries as baker. The move places Atkis at the helm with Ries handling the kitchen duties in the revived shop.
Hartville painter Jack Payne visits town
Jack Payne, of Hartville, was in town Sunday for painting and decorating work. He is said to be doing considerable decorative painting locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Payne
Hartville
Land of the Almighty dollar and the World’s Greatest Idealists
David Hinsfaw reflects on America's self image from immigrant roots to wartime sacrifice and postwar duty. He argues Americans sought equality and humane goals, not profit, and that after aiding impoverished Europe, the nation should finish the recovery effort and be known as dollar-givers rather than dollar-getters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alleghenies
Atlantic Seaboard
Europe
Americans urged to aid Near East orphans now
Amid widespread child destitution in Armenia Syria Caucasus Persia Mesopotamia and Palestine the American Committee for Relief in the Near East appeals for support noting many children lack guardians and government aid. Consuls and missionaries report urgent needs with funds directed to food and supplies. all administration costs privately covered and every dollar goes to relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Syria
Caucasus
Persia
Mesopotamia
Palestine
American Committee For Relief In
Near East
Tiflis
Western Asia
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maxwell
Springfield
Martin Motor Company
McDaniel Ave
Springfield, Mo
Norwood
Fred Cramer
U.S. Navy
New York
Preston Holman
T. 8. Navy
Go Sparks
Navy
U.S
Virgil Carter
The
Citizens Bank
J.a.dennis
Mountain Grove
John T.pope
Murrell
Mr. Vrooman
Kansas City
M. Hodge
Yeoman
Missouri
Norwood School
Sherif CG. Sanders of
GC Murrell of
H. F. Bruton and Son
By David Hinsfaw
Cuaries Evans Hocuss
Clement Jewelry Company
St. Louis Street
Square
Joseph
Sterling and
Sheffield Holloware
Session
Seth Thomas
Ansonia
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