Remarkable Town Merchant Builds Bus in New Market Ad Blitz
In Macon a traveling salesman recalls a New Market scheme where Tom Smith, running a small store, used a page newspaper ad and posters to attract town business during shortages. He secured 60 day terms, expanded stock, and grew revenue with a red delivery truck, boosted by daily farm price quotes and eager customers. Smith later earned trust with agencies and scaled up his operation.
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Charley Hawley
Hearthstone
Jefferson
Macon
New Market
Tommy Smith
Smith
The Salvation Army and State Tax Commission News
The Salvation Army earns public support for its relief work and calls for larger, regular funding through buildings and sustained giving. Governor names Roy Williams, W A Dallmeyer, and H Chouteau Dyer to Missouri State Tax Commission, with Williams as chairman. Pure Seed Bill signed into law by Governor Gardner, praised by agricultural experts as a major boon to Missouri farming.
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Salvation Army
Roy Williams
Boonville
W. A. Dallmeyer
Jefferson City
Col. H. Chouteau Dyer
St. Louis
State Tax Commission
Williams
Messrs Williams and Dyer
Col. Dallmeyer
Gardner
Missouri
A Reasonable Guess and Memorial Day Reflections
A mixed column contrasts Europe’s demoralization and famine with American resilience in Monroe City. It laments unemployment in Berlin and rising unrest, then shifts to a medical anecdote about a boy under government control. It ends with a memorial piece urging lasting tribute to fallen soldiers.
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Vienna
Austria
Quebec
Winnipeg
Berlin
Russia
England
France
Italy
Europe
Eiher
Seven Passenger White Steam Car For Sale In Clarence Mo
In first class condition with new boiler rebuilt engine aluminum body and leather upholstery this luxury steam car will ready to go in about three minutes. Suitable for family private use or livery and easily convertible into a truck. Bargain price. Trade Ford. Call on or address W H Clawson Clarence Mo.
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W. H. Clawson
Clarence, Mo
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Monroe Overland Company
Monroe City
Woodson & Drescher
Democrat
K. C. Star
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