War effort urged by Red Cross official from France
George W. Simmons, manager of the Southwestern Division of the American Red Cross, urges U S citizens to determine the war's length through national effort not just military action. He stresses that victory depends on unified national action, stronger Red Cross work, and more ships to move men and materiel.
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Southwest
George W. Simmons
Southwestern
American Red Cross
France
War Council
Simmons
Red Cross
America
The
Bimmons
Potatoes Urged to Save Wheat in Missouri War Drive
Food Administrator for Missouri urges residents to switch to potatoes to conserve scarce wheat for Allies. He notes 90 million bushels excess potatoes and explains substitution in bread mak ing can reduce wheat use. The appeal ties potato consumption to Liberty Bonds and Red Cross support amid wartime shortages.
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Missouri
Liberty
Red Cross
F. B. Mumford
Missori
Mr. Mumford
Germany
Europe
Market all wheat now order issued to Missouri farmers
Federal Food Administrator F B Mumford calls on Missouri farmers to immediately market all wheat not needed for seed or family use. He warns that any remaining wheat may be requisitioned to support soldiers in France. Reports of noncompliance will be investigated at the Columbia office.
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Missouri
F. B. Mumford
United States
France
Federel
Columbia
Tod Mumford
Bed Bath And Board In Junction Canteen
A Red Cross worker recounts a soldier’s letter from France praising American canteens. He describes mud, delays, and relief upon reaching a canteen that offers baths, meals, a barber, a movie theater, and a dry bed. The letter credits Red Cross women with restoring human dignity and fueling morale.
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Junction
Red Cross
Ed Cross
New York
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Ted Cross
Greene county resident buys 62 acre Meonk Towe farm
Herman Carroll of Greene county purchased the 62 acre Meonk Towe farm last week for $1,000 through Avery & Stephens. The sale included some stock, farm implements, furniture, and ele, with Carroll planning to move there.
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Greene County
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Tle
St. Louis Star expands war coverage with global network
The St. Louis Star announces a new Star Chicago Daily News combination boosting war reporting. Thirty extra correspondents and seven western front writers join from Paris to Stockholm, with United Press International News and London Times cables continuing. Subscriptions rise as postage law changes loom.
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Australia
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Red Cross sale fiere ends during dinner hour at Manstfiell
The Manstfiell loter closed during the Red Cross dinner hour. Landlord F D Mooney, a regular booster for the Red Cross, earns credit for the event, though this remark comes a bit late.
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F. D. Mooney
Free Information About Schools and Colleges
Readers are invited to obtain complete information about schools and colleges at no cost. The St. Louis Star Educational Bureau in St. Louis, Missouri offers personal attention from an experienced school man. Include desired kind of school, preferred location, and budget for yearly expenses.
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St. Louis
Wayside Gleanings Sunday School at Macomb Methodist
Sunday school follows weekly at Macomb Methodist Church. Sunday School Convention at Ashley postponed to the second Sunday in June due to rainy weather. program unchanged. Invitations extend to all attendees. Nearby residents and visitors noted in casual social mentions.
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Ashley
Lead Hill Sunday School Officers Elected
Lead Hill organized Sunday school with Mrs Bf Matney as superintendent and Joe Goss plus Mrs Thula Goss as assistants. Miss Havel Hunt is secretary and Marvin Cass is organist. The class meets at 2 30 p m. W S Gashill to preach on the third Sunday each month. Casskill and wife and J D Avery attended Joe Goss’ dinner. A lightning strike damaged G W Kiser’s house but caused no injuries. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Hensley and will meet at Mrs Jake Crider’s for Decoration day observances.
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Bf. Matney
Joe Goss
Thula Goss
Havel Hunt
Marvin’ Cass
W.S. Gashill
Casskill
J. D. Avery
Mansfield
G.w.kiser
Aid
Clear Valley Social and Farming Notes
Nice farming weather continues in Clear Valley. A party at C Hire’s last Wednesday night drew a large crowd and all reported a pleasant time. Dinner guests visited Chesley Hire’s Sunday and Sam Crippen’s, John Woody’s were afternoon callers. Opal and Ellen Frye stayed overnight with Ger Lie Stout and attended C Mire’s party Wednesday night. Mrs Rabey and her son traveled to Seymour Sunday. Leslie Miller of Olathe joined the digect home BLUE EYES for a Sunday visit.
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C. Hire
Chesley Hire
Sam Crippen
John Woody
Opal
Ellen Frye
Ger Lie Stout
C. Mire
Mrs. Rabey and Son
Seymour
Leslie Miller
Olathe
Blue Eyes
Midway Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Miss Barbara Wells and Miss Dendilion are among those noted in Midway society reports. Visitors include Miss Emina Russel and Pearlie Dudley meeting sister Tennie Rushing. Dendilion is listed on the sick list this week.
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Wimner Rushing
Emina Russel
Pearlie Dudley
Tennie Rushing
Sundsay
Tieie Eur
Miss Dendilion
And They Were Wed in Springtrell License Issue
A marriage license was issued at Springtrell for John M. Bray and Mrs. Lotus A. Campbell, both residents of Ayal.
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Springtrell
John M. Bray
Lotus A. Campbell
Ayal
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