02 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
1
An invitation from H. A. Clark connected with this Store expresses eagerness to meet friends and gain regular customers. It pledges dependable merchandise, fair dealing, and good values, aiming to prove its commitment to Missourians and invite trade.
A large Saturday crowd attended a flag raising and college rally with Prof Ira Welker and G B Snider speaking on registration and war reasons. Rush H. Limbaugh urged support as heat and crowds persisted, followed by a campus bill rally with music and speeches.
Farmers warned against con artists selling plans for storage houses for sweet potatoes. U S Department of Agriculture specialists emphasize free government plans, proper curing and ventilation, and losses under 2 percent after 124 days in tested houses across the South.
Russell Summers son of Mr and Mrs Ro Limbaugh died July 1 1917 after a brief illness at age 7 years 1 month. He expressed acceptance of death and rested in the Savior. He leaves a father mother grandfather grandmothers and many relatives and friends. The narrative speaks of a bright sweet child and a sorrowful home.
An advertisement from the Oliver Chilled Plow Works urges buyers to demand genuine Oliver repair parts for plows from South Bend. It explains differences between genuine and imitation parts, notes polished points wear less, and emphasizes that only authentic Oliver parts bear the Oliver name and trademark.
The obituary recalls a cherished father and mother loved by many, with funeral services led by Rev William Boutwell of Oran and burial in Fairview cemetery. The piece intertwines family grief with a humorous real estate anecdote from a farmer who places an ad for his fertile Perks farm, only to decide to keep it after reading the notice.
A lifelong farmer tired of his Buchanan county homestead seeks a more peaceful life away from the farm he grew up on and built a family near. He recalls childhood chores and the years with his wife and three now-grown children, ending with his longing for comfort in retirement.
The piece outlines three archetypes during war. The first idolizes total sacrifice but fades, the second feigns patriotism to protect self interest, and the third steadily bears the burden with consistent effort, destined to prevail.
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