27 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
1
To Our Customers and Friends we announce a spring event with substantial savings on men’s wear. The notice promises low prices and special picks, urging early purchases to secure best values and unique items.
John Hansen Jr writes from Germany about travel with the 42nd Field Artillery into Coblenz for a football game with the 4th division as part of the 89th division’s actions in the occupation. He praises the band, reports a 14 to 0 victory, and notes future game hopes in Paris with possible selection for a final Army contest.
The American Red Cross appeals for at least 10 000 tons of clothing shoes and bedding for destitute Europeans with 1 000 tons allotted to its southwestern division. A collection campaign is set for March 2451 aiming to double last year’s Belgian aid. Millions displaced across Europe face cloth shortages as factories dismantle and textiles vanish. Representatives of the Red Cross and European Relief Administration confirm the emergency needs.
A global appeal asks Americans to donate 10,000 tons of clothing to aid devasted nations. The effort aims to distribute garments quickly to those in need across war torn and impoverished regions.
A historical voice extols the Fifth Liberty Loan to fund veterans and avoid government pensions. It argues thousands of trained soldiers will support themselves, decrying dependency while urging continued enlistment and national sacrifice, praising community self-reliance and national renewal through the loan.
Oak Ridge physician Dr Ellis died last Sunday after a stroke while attending a patient. Born October 1841 in Tennessee, he lived in Bollinger county Missouri before moving to Oak Ridge in 1889. Survived by wife Willie Harris and daughter Esther, now Mrs John Henry. funeral conducted by Rev D M Margrave.
The funeral of Turelay and Chebeaty was one of the largest in the county. Attendees from the city and other parts gathered in Old Goshen cemetery to honor the memory of a respected man and citizen, a Mason and Methowlet church member.
Jefferson City March 14 Speer bill to amend drainage law requires drainage districts to pay for bridges where ditches cross highways. Babcock amendment to bar reassessment or extra taxes for bridges passed. Result: 57 to 58 and 57 to 52 respectively. Poplar Bluff Citizen Democrat.
Neelyville Missouri March 17 two young men John Harvey of Poplar Bluff and George Hutson of Neelyville aided by drawing water to extinguish a roof fire at Mosaic Templars hall caused by a faulty flue. Their swift action is seen as saving the town’s business district and a purse was mentioned as a reward.
A troubled OCR fragment hints at a city sporting event and a rower’s notable performance. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the piece indicates a competitive row in a local meet with civic involvement.
Report of Sunday services at Pairview and Grovel ill, with praise for charitable contributions. Upcoming gatherings planned for Hickory Grove Parkview and Habn Chapel, led by HOE Cone with SWOPE coming on April 27. Chicago voters show record female participation in municipal election preparations, while notes on World War I doughboys and Liberty Loan urging strong support. The western mountains hold over 72 percent of US potential water power.
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