Call Cancelled for Douglas County Boys En Route to San Antonio
A contingent of 149 Douglas County boys entrained for Kelley Field San Antonio Texas and 10 more at Mountain Grove were recalled after a notice cancelled the call due to cessation of hostilities. County Clerk E C Bunch Deputy Sheriff Grant Eslick and Elmer Hunsaker oversaw. Names include Elza Leroy Bertha Wm M Gardner Arthur J T McCullough Tigris Hugh Willard Richville James M C Ward W B Freeman Edgar Riley Geret H Collins Thomas W Drooms Otis C Sims David Johnson W M B Falk Albert O Huffman and others from Willow Springs Roop Buckhart Rome Rockbridge and Roosevelt.
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Douglas County
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Texas
Mountain Grove
E.C. Bunch
Grant Eslick
Ava
Elmer Hunsaker
Elza Leroy
Bertha
Wm. M. Gardner
Prior
Arthur J.T. McCullough
Tigris
Hugh Willard
Richville
James M. C. Ward
Rippee
W.b.freeman
Willow Springs
Edgar Riley
Blanche
Geret H. Collins
Roosevelt
Thomas W.drooms
Rockbridge
Otis C. Sims
Buckhart
David Johnson
W.M. B. Falk
Silverton
Albert O. Huffman
Rome
Alfred L. Hood
Topas
Lynn K. Stewart
Leonard Collins
Mainard
Ellis O. McMurray
Tigra
Joseph EK. Cole
Seymour
Wim.m Andrews
Cold Springs
Lonzo W. Huff
Robert F. Williams
Oswego
Oliver Letterman
Pansy
Henry C. Miller
Arthur Heath
Bertha Jones Bowlie
Ernest 4
Whitston
Roy
Frank T. Huotaman
Harley S. Williams
Mansfeld
Fred L. Weddle
Basher
Ben Prine
Smallett
Wa Brown
Bertha Wa
M Strong
Marion G Mears
Liam Hicks
Coenes
Guvnn Miltenberger
Ava P E Hopewell
Brushy Knob
Everett Gary
G. E. Smallwood
Mun
Grove
Wesler
Wheeer
Charles Stoct
Rip
Roy Bowne
Walter A.vancil
Dale M. Gott
Topaz
Virgil Inman
Martin Deckard
Burrell Davis
James G. Farley
James Banks
W. M. G. Hicks
Sedan
Roy Sluder
James E Smallwood
G. M. Shaw
Wm. C. Goodnight
Oliver Hodge
Lewis Moritz
Carl E. Johnson
Vera Cruz
Srl G. Maxwell
Fay S.hutchison
Homer Mitluck
Hertha
Floyd Garrison
Olga
Clarence Lethco
Cross Roads
Ernest A. Gardner
Girdner
Luther H. Davis
Dewey Atchison
Micomb
James W. McClary
Blanche Jesse M. Vougt
Edwin R. Singleton
Sam Redman
Drury
Jesse Bragg
Squires
Wm. Haynes
Hebron
Noah C. Smith
Mansfield
James A. Selle
Elmer E. McMillan
Bryant
Pringle
Witty
Jesse M.cornelius
Joohns Mills
Dodson's Liver Tone: a safe calomel alternative
A advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable, harmless substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes salivation, cramps, and sickness, while Dodson's promises to start the liver without side effects and to be safe for children.
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Dodson
Names List From Ava and Nearby Towns Readers
A long OCR reading lists many individuals with first and last names across Ava Cold Springs Vernon Cruz Girdner and neighboring towns. The fragment shows numerous people such as Alfred Hood Lynn Stewart Leonard Collins Ellis McMurray Cole Seymour and many more, mixed with place names like Ava Cold Springs Mount Grove Norwood and Vera Cruz. The text appears to be a roster or directory snippet rather than a narrative event.
Spanish Influenza Prevention vs Cure
A concise note compares prevention and cure for Spanish influenza, stressing that prevention is easier and more effective than treatment once infection occurs. It highlights public health measures as key defense and urges early action to reduce spread and mortality.
Local Social Directory Snippet Names Several Individuals
Berry Young of Lawndale Jesse L. Biker of Vanzant Claude Andrews of Vera Cruz Leonard Redman of Columbia Allen G. McHolland of Hurley Audie Frye of Hest Chas E. Ousley of Buckhart listed in a community roster with multiple entries from varied locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Young
Lawndale
Jesse L. Biker
Vanzant
Claude Andrews
Vera Cruz
Leonard Redman
Columbia
Allen G. McHolland
Hurley
Audie
Frye
Hest
Chas. E. Ousley
Buckhart
Relief for stuffed nose with Eli's Cream Balm
Instant relief promised for nasal congestion and headache with Eli's Cream Balm. Describes clearing air passages, easing catarrh, and nocturnal breathing ease by applying antiseptic healing cream in nostrils. Claims fast, lasting results with fragrant formula.
Influenza Outbreak Spurs Shiloh Settlement Health Alert
The Shiloh and Endeavor areas report flu cases among residents including Shiloh Ernest Miller and Sid Williams households. Community life continues with school openings and local visits as personal milestones are noted. A wartime wedding at the Starks home ends with Eddie Trettin and Elva Starks marrying, and the groom preparing to depart for training camps.
Pleasant Knob Notes On Health And Visits
Pleasant Knob Health is good in this vicinity. Everybody is feeling fine as we hear the war is over. Ray Howard and wife spent Saturday night and Sunday with the formers parents. FD. How ard and wife, School has opened at the Knob. Those present ath. Rushing's Sunday were Otto Dedimond's, Joe Rushing and wife, Ray Howard and wife, Mrs. FD, Howard, Fay, Virgil and Sady Murrell and Lyle Wells. Singing at Antioch Sunday nights is progressing nicely. Gussie Rushing has returned home from Iowa. Mrs. Elmer Rushing left for Iowa last Wednesday. BLUE-EYED BEAUTY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Howard
FD. Howard
Rushing
Otto Dedimond
Joe Rushing
Howard
Fay
Virgil
Sady Murrell
Lyle Wells
Antioch
Gussie Rushing
Iowa
Elmer Rushing
Pleasant Valley Dedicates Sunday Night Event Preparations
Pleasant Valley residents report fine weather as plastering for the church dedication proceeds. Mrs. John King is sick while Mrs. Marion Stogsduil learns her sister Martha Branstetter of Minntola Kansas wed and expects to move to Nebraska. John King and wife will live with their son Joe in Wa. Brasher and wife visited Joe and Grandma Blazier. Sunday school at Pleasant Valley each Sunday at 1 p.m. Laughing Beauty and Herbine advertised as bowel regulators. Sold by all dealers in medicine. July.
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Marion Stogsduil
Martha Branstetter
Minntola
Kans
Hele
Nebraska
John King
Pierce City
Joe King
Brasher
Grandma Blazier
Pleasant Valley
Medicine
Influenza Declines and War News Boost Local Morale
The influenza outbreak is waning with no new cases in the area. Jason Coday is listed as sick but improving. Local residents celebrate the hopeful news from the war as spirits rise. Dottie Dimple.
Farm Loans At Lowest Prevailing Rates Ad
Farm loans advertised with no delay. Promoter identified as Gro B Freeman offers lowest prevailing rates and quick processing.
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Gro
B. Freeman
Social Roundup of Local Guests and Church Notice
Route Number Three Geo Mallory and wife were dinner guests at Silas Moon s Sunday. Wilford and Alva Dorrell spent Saturday at C F Harris s, Morgan Dodson and wife spent the latter part of last week at Jasper Newton s. Misses Aleth and Verbie Fuge spent Saturday with Mrs D 8. Dorrell, G E Fuge and wife were in Hartville Saturday. Gilbert Dixon spent Saturday night and Sunday at C F Harrias s Mrs Mike Branstetter received a letter Saturday from her son, Marion, who has been in the hospital at Fort Riley the past three week, stating that he had had the influenza followed by the measles and is not out of danger yet. Preaching at New Hope every first and third Saturday nights and Sundays, Rev J E Seal, pastor. Prayer meeting every second and fourth Sunday at 4 p m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend, CASEY JONES.
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Wilford
Alva Dorrell
C. F. Harris
Morgan Dodson
Wife
Jasper Newton's
G. E. Fuge
Hartville
Gilbert Dixon
C.f.harrias
Mike Branstetter
Marion
Fort Riley
New Hope
J.e.seal
Casey Jones
Constipation Cure Promoted by Herbine Remedy
Irregular bowel movements are blamed for chronic constipation and impurity buildup. Herbine is advertised as a great bowel regulator that purifies the system, vitalizes the blood, and strengthens the digestive organs. Sold by all reputable dealers in medicine and drugs.
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Dealera
Ady
Reward Offered for Information in Clifton Raney Death
R G Raney of Norwood Missouri offers 200 dollars for information leading to conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of his son Clifton Raney. Reward paid upon conviction of the guilty party or parties. Ady.
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Clifton Raney
R. G. Raney
Norwood
Ady
Gardner Urges Victory Drive For War Work Campaign
Governor F D Gardner calls for united home support in the Imperial State during the Allied effort. He asks volunteers to back the drive, aiming to oversubscribe the $5,000,000 quota in the one great campaign starting November 11, 1918.
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Hohenzollern
To Missouri Boys Soldiers of the Cross pledge
A patriotic message praises Missouri boys serving in France. It extols their sacrifice for liberty and divine principles, calling them Soldiers of the Cross and makers of a better day for all mankind.
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France
Missouri Governor’s War Campaign Letter Travels Abroad
Gov Gardner's message is carried by Casa Connaway to raise funds for a United War Work Campaign. Seven welfare groups including the YMCAs and Salvation Army join to solicit $170.6 million for soldiers at home and abroad during World War I. Connaway will greet Missourians overseas before returning to support the effort.
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Gov. Gardner
Missouri
Casa Connaway
Indianapolis
Y. W
War Camp Community Service
National Catholic War Council
K. of C
Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
The
Salvation Army
Connaway
Low Prices to Our Boys for War Campaign Goods
A New York telegram announces that during the United War Work Campaign articles for troops abroad will be sold at the same prices as army canteens. Organizations including the YMCA, Knights of Columbus, and Salvation Army will supply goods with freight paid by the government, enabling each dollar to go twice as far in France as at home.
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New York
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
United War Work Campaign
America
Missouri
Missouri Sets Pace In War Work Campaign Pledge
Missouri district managers of the United War Work Campaign met at Chicago and pledged to raise 60 percent more than their $6,000,000 quota during November 11 to 18. They urged over subscriptions as others followed Missouri’s lead. Campaign director R. A. Cassidy of Baltimore heads Missouri efforts from the Third National Bank Building in St Louis, in daily talks with Chairman Hinton and officers.
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Missouri
United War Work Campaign
Chicago
John R. Mott
United Organizations
R. A. Cassidy
Baltimore
Third National Bank
St. Louis
Hinton
Local notes and ads from Ava area settlers and shoppers
Rev J E Nevels of Ava visits and previews Rockers at J W Floyds. T N Funston of Mountain Grove visits. Mrs W H Royal and daughter from Joplin visiting relatives. Lee Browns moving Ava to Springfield. new buggies at J C Carters Mansfield. Sherman W Brown from Coweta Okla en route home from Gainesville. Ford car for sale via W B Hitchcock. Pleasant Valley plans all day service with flag dedication on Nov 17. Shoes and millinery at Mrs J D Reynolds. Mrs A T Friend and children move from Dr A J Clark residence. Arthur Short family relocate to Lindsay Cal. Tax lists for Pleasant Valley township available at Avery & Stephens office.
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Styles
J. W. Floyd
T. N. Funston
Mountain Grove
W.H. Royal
Joplin
Sherman W. Brown
Coweta
Okio
Gainesville
W. B. Hitchcock
Pleasant Valley
J. D. Reynolds
A.T. Friend
A. J. Clark
James Coday
Arthur Short
Lindsay, Cal
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Guaranty
F.A. Cole
Abi
Cascara
Quinine
Fetta Atracupiter
Shiloh
Ernest Miller
Sid Williams
John Short
Macomb
Mr. Babb
Clarence Wood
Cecil Eldon
Endeavor
Leman Hylton
Chas
Baker
B. B. Hylton
Joe Doyel
Mary Dodson
Moses
Floyd Dixon
Starks
Wolf Creek
Jason Coday
Dottie Dimple
Peyton Nurseries
Boonville,Mo
Geo. Mallory and Wife
Silas Moon
Aleth
Verbie Fuge
R. E. Williams Watchmaker and Jeweler
Norwood, Mo
Thomas R. Dean
Bouldin-Ryan Furniture Co
T.b.bouldin
Farmers Produce Company
Jarrett Bldg
North Side
Phone I.R
Knotwell
F. M. Huffman
GOV
F. D.bardner
Heodore Danielson
Clement Jewelry Company
T. L. Hanson
St. Louis Street
Springfield
Clement Optical Department
Wyoming
Lec'y Riverton Commercial Club
Riverton
Wyo
Garage Republic
Firestone Tires
Y. F. Young
Mansfield, Mo
J. E. Nevels
J. W. Floyd’s
Lee Brown
J. C. Carter's
Pleasant Valley Township
Avery & Stephens
A.b.benesch &Co
Central National Bank
Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York
Olive
Central
J.D. Reynolds
Wharton & Cayce
Martin
Tennessee
Onnac Cr
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