Curious patriotic corn ear and July cyclones hit small town
An ear of corn displays red, white, and blue colors as a local grocer reports scarce quality produce. Lalbourn in New Madrid county suffers a Tuesday cyclone causing structural damage to Wedge Hotel and Jones Fitz building, with no casualties. Camp Funston dispatch notes routine military life, health, and pay days, plus Taft speech looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretheret
Demoenist Pheas Lyon
Bell Avenue Grocer
Liules
Living News
Carputhereville
Lalbourn
New Madrid
Wedge Hotel
Jones. Fitz
Caruthersville
County Court Proceedings and County Disbursements
County Court met with all members present. Various itemized allowances were approved including wood, hospital advances, office supplies, stationery, and salaries for county officials. Road district funds and tax collection actions were authorized, with commissions appointed to assess damages and to oversee road work. Court authorized attorneys to assist with tax suits and drainage district matters, and approved reports from overseers and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Graves
John W. Sample
F. F. Mabuce
L. T. Kinder
John Owens
Oscar W. Yount
Jasper S. McGee
Homer F. Williams
W. K. Chandler
Tien
Adainat
Lirthe
Bollinger County
Chris Sont
State of Missouri
Velva Rees
Roberta
Allowert
Tidhway
NTV
Thomas Snider
John Linteagt
Abermathn
Arthur Baker
Cirrent Goort Dinandons
Feudiwe
Whitewater Township
Clvde Seabaud
Mathias Burks
Union— Cr
Sharrock
John Bo Smith
Cricked Creek
Iam Denman
Dock Tallent
Henry Tallent
Jonas Cook
Lorance
Kl. Richards
Jens McDaniel
J.C. Myers
Wol
Lutesipl
Lee Syzee Fillmore
OW. Pederson
Kael Kinder
Kael Kinder Libepy—Robert VanGenp
Frank Branits
John James
Frive Deirek
Wayne—Allen T
Kinderlake Hughes
Jota Abernathy
Cherlh
Wigins
Joanne Faeric
Cherk
Aprinvest Rett
Ald Kiinter
Beta
Missouri
Piarnff
Prise
Western Unis Telegrapty Company
Ad Somer Telephone Company
Jett Hollinger
Coninis
JM Sittes
Social Read Distriet
Coipprover
LL Vance
Pds
Arthur Cobb
EA Murray
Petman
Jacob Ho Fifrink
Peter Baker
Peter Bess
Jeary Chibb
GG. Smith
Oscar W. Your
Ac. Caldwell
Board of Commissioners
Ed Kinder
Sam Zimmerman
Jasper McGee
George Bell
Care of Self and Family Notes From 1918 Adjournment List
A list of guardians and beneficiaries with small grant amounts for care of self and family. Names such as Harriet Wilson Elvira C Watkins Sherfinn Baker Levi Bridwell Robins and others receive allowances ranging from 7.50 to 15 dollars. The document notes an adjournment date of March 11, 1918 and references several individuals connected to care payments.
Burford Offers Free First Pair of Trousers in Stork Special
D W Burford promotes a campaign promising a first pair of trousers at no charge to newborns in Bollinger County. Parents provide the infant’s name and the town of Lutesville, with Burford sending a complete outfit and a congratulatory note upon arrival. The program seeks to welcome new residents and encourage future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burford
Bollinger
Dr. Burford
Lutesville
Bollinger County
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Thrift IS
Germany
Bank of Marble Hill
Marble Hill, Missouri
Southeast News
Carwthereviile
Tve
Camp Funston
Kansas
Mounted Police
Cox
Junction City
Mottley
RS Gaither
A Gaither
Cape Girardeau
Callus Rickett
Motley
Mht
Hove
Cord Paxton
Fort Riley
Robert Hopkins
Roy Gaither
Elbert Robins
van Morten
Willian H. Taft
Zalma
Homer Williams
John Tenholder
Special Road District No. 5
Wo Sample
Hopital No 1 Gardner Office Supply Company
Geo . Barnard & Company
Advance Telephone Company
Wm Lagee
John Hollinger
St Lous Bindery Company
Standard Printing Company
Estes Brow
de Jo J Chandler
C A Sander
A J Speer
P S Statler
W J Myers
T. A Caldwell
Lt. Chandler
W M Welker
WC Cole
Woof Ruhio
Special Road
RC Ricketts
Nineteer
Wm. Lages
Enoch Underwood
Willis
Fred Feiler
Feiler
Coun Y Farm
God Roads Machinery Companys
Lutes Mercantile, Land and Lumber Company
Coa Walker
JA. Taylor
Joh. Johnson
CA. Miller
Green L. Myers
Jude
Urban Gibbs
Pool District
St 47
Huffman
Hin
Bidward Seabaugh
Bum
John Limbaugh
Hin Eport
R. M. Abernathy
John Reed
N. D. Huffman
Petit
Armour Brand
Oliver
Murope
J. A. Berry
Glen Allen, Mo
Cyre
Irvin Russell Alloe
Harriet Wilson
D. W. Burford
Hemerets
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