St. Joseph teerver and county news mix of events
Readable items report a St Joseph area wedding, a troop scout trip, river swim fatality, a ninety fifth birthday near Libertyville, a misrouted plane search near Oak Ridge, and an explosion at a county jail. Also noted are cattlemen tensions at West Plains and poisonings along the Pomona Douglas line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Conrad Kiepe
Libertyville
Adam Langs
St. Louis
Fred Ber
St. Joseph
West Plains
J‘ougas
Pomona
Douglas County
Jackson County Truant Law Aims To Engage Youth
Jackson County enforces a state truancy law requiring children from seven to fourteen to be enrolled at term start and attend two thirds of the term. The county treasurer notes the need to ensure compliance, with truancy officers sent to schools to identify missing pupils and reasons for absence while urging stronger enforcement and Red Cross service eligibility reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girie
Red Cross
Dackeon Echeo Team
Jackson Cash Book
Fire devastates Piedmont Hannet warehouse complex
The Warneamber and Mining company warehouse and its contents were destroyed by fire early Saturday. An official suspects accidental origin due to nightly activity, with a carload of time and other goods lost. The report includes personal notes on family members connected to local men serving or drafted, and mentions prior life events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Chareos
Warneamber and Mining Company
C.F Ringie
Bivens
Cut Out and Save Dont Let Your New Born Babe Go Blind
A public health warning urges parents to use doctor advised eye drops at birth to prevent infant blindness. The notice condemns unsafe home remedies and stresses seeking professional care for red swollen eyes in newborns, citing guidance from the Children's Bureau and Missouri Woman's Committee.
Letters From Abroad Reveal Wartime Observations and Feelings
Excerpts express mixed views on England and France during wartime. The author notes English churches, railways, and housing, contrasts farm life with American life, and discusses shortages, morale, and civilians' conditions. Several named individuals and places hint at broader wartime sentiment and ally perceptions.
Joe of the slums and the need for care of homeless youths
A lament on a homeless eight year old boy named Joe, son of a convicted horse thief, living in a houseboat on Black River with an unreliable guardian. The piece argues for state wards and better care for impoverished youth, warning that funds for foreign missions divert from helping Joe and similar boys escape crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luttle
Siolw
Shinidatd
iInw
Jon
Black River
Joe
Kleak House
Marble Hill Circuit Sermon Farewell Message
Dear Brothern we have had a dent year together and have gained much. The people in federal late have been kind to me and my family and the circuit board. I have found a faithful people and offer best wishes and blessings. I will preach my last sermon for this conference year at Marble Hill next Sunday night with no morning services. All are welcome. Your brother in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feeral
Circuit
Marble Hill
Christ
Spirit of France and sugar aid in wartime tale
A Red Cross worker recounts how Paris schoolchildren were invited to a luncheon with chocolate and scarce bread, each receiving half dominoes of royal sugar. Americans are urged to eat only two pounds monthly to send sugar to France, while the youngsters save some for soldiers. The piece closes with a quirky exchange about names and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paria
America
Physical Education Play Week Impacts Youth Fitness
A program described by the Child Welfare Bureau outlines a Play Week for children emphasizing safety and physical agility. Games such as Tag, Tug of War, Prisoners Barr, and Volley Ball are promoted to develop alertness, teamwork, and fitness ahead of tests at summer’s end. Local recreation committees coordinate activities across communities to engage mothers and families in healthy recreation through playful competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susviene
Ciblidret
Department of Later
Alee
Child Welfare Department
Acallahe
Pisgareumd
Ameria
Macdvean Avenue
New Yport
SN. Y
Opening of the Normal School at Cape Girardeau
The Normal school at Cape Girardeau opens September 1, 1918. The first term runs sixteen weeks through September 20. The second term begins December 0, 1918 and ends April 18, 1919. The two terms form the regular school year with a spring or summer term April 27 to August 19, 1918. Military training starts fall term under an Army officer. Six students and one faculty member trained at Fort Sheridan in July for sixty days. W.S. Dearmont, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardeau
United States Army
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
W.S. Dearmont
Cape Girardeau, Mo
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Steadferd
Tritane Berrett
J. Geott
Mies
Tickerton Herald
Roral Boy Scouts
C. H Denman
Harfordeilie
Jackson
Ernie Star-News
Pird Beeman
Cecil, Crotcheld
Grace Crutchfield
Charles
Grace Bowman
St. Francie
Pird
Cecil
Horseshoe Bend
Bowman
Mr. Crutchfield
Ted
Ukeyare
Allen
Jackeom Cash
Mempeee
Heileville
Oak Hidge
In. Railroad
Hull
Seviderd
Tribow
Prante
M. Mer
Bownhee
Okar Mirettien Children's Bureau
IF Department of Labor
Misouri
Council of National Defense
England
Chris
Hermaniem
Frater
Wmt
Army
L'Nele Sam
Herbert Spenter
the Spirit of
Clinton
John Jellico
Douglas Haig
Lloyd George
Bonardan Smithers
Jones
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