Old Time Wagon Caravan Passes Through Joplin for Strawberries
Crowds gather as a three generation family travels in a covered wagon headed to strawberry fields in Southwestern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The patriarch recalls long back-and-forth trips, with a dog and lean brindled horse. He notes cooking utensils hidden in a cave near the patch and fears streetcars. The piece lauds the good roads movement as essential and costly but worth the investment, urging public support.
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Joplin
Strawberry Fields
Missouri
Arkansas
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Money to Loan on Farms at Five and a Half Percent
A lender offers quick farm loans in any amount at five and one half percent interest with a small cash commission. The service emphasizes rapid funding for a short term and encourages contact for details.
Fourth of July Celebration Across England and France
The piece notes the Fourth of July being observed abroad in France and England, with George V participating in England’s ceremonies. It contrasts public reaction, traces lineage to George III, and argues for unity in celebrating the anniversary across both sides of the Atlantic.
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France
England
George V
George
George III
Borneo
Cromwell
Atlantic
Un-Prophetic Vision and Local Wolf Bounties in Missouri
The piece contrasts past prophecies on government control of railways and telegraphs with failed outcomes and widespread editor polls showing support for returning to private management. It notes a Caldwell county Anti-Wolf Society paying bounties, with $15 for a full grown wolf, and highlights Gentry county Missouri as a leading blue grass seed producer.
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Caldwell County
Missouri
Kentucky
Gentry County
United States
Cardui praised by Albany woman for female troubles
Mrs Lillian Akes of Albany says Cardui eased four years of weakness and female ailments after trying multiple medicines and a doctor, noting one bottle brought clear improvement and enabled her to care for her baby. Cardui, a long used tonic, claims decades of physician familiarity with its ingredients.
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Albany
Lillian Akes
Cardus
Sublimity of the Abstract in Wilson's Far-reaching Program
The piece argues that President Wilson's program was nearly too ambitious to fully realize yet remains valuable. It defends forming bold plans as necessary despite the gap between intention and detail. It notes European materialism contrasts with American idealism and suggests some features may have emerged by implication rather than explicit prescription.
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Wilson
Europe
Seven Passenger White Steam Car For Sale In First Class Condition
An executive style seven passenger White Steam car is offered in first class condition with nearly new tires a rebuilt engine a new boiler and an aluminum body. It features luxury leather upholstery and cold water cooled steam ready in about two and a half to three minutes. Suitable for family private use or a prestigious livery car and could be converted to a truck. Sold at a bargain in a trade for a Ford. Call or address W H Clawson Clarence Mo. The ad notes high prices persist and discusses labor cost trends and employer attitudes toward wage standards and industrial activity in America.
League of Nations and World War Threat Refuted
The piece argues that Germany would not have begun World War I if England and the United States had been certain to back France. It contends the League Covenant binds nations, implying withdrawal or aggression would be deterred if great powers stood united.
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League of Nations
Germany
England
France
United States
League
Moonshine Still Hidden in Ozarks Home Near Paris Okla
Revenue officers discovered a camouflaged moonshine still at the home of Louis Kohler a farmer near Paris Oklahoma. The plant allegedly operated for six years producing thousands of gallons of whiskey. Access was concealed by a hinged porch concealing a cellar entry and a flue tied to an upstairs cook stove.
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Ozarks
Missouri
Arkansas
Louis Kohler
Paris
Oklo
Kohler
Obsolete publicity tricks in correspondence schools
The article critiques old advertising displays for correspondence schools showing mottoes and aspirational roles. It notes the lure of higher pay figures for various trades and questions if education unfairly penalizes self improvement. It also mentions a Carroll county sheriff inquiry about an escape from Carrollton jail and nutty confusion with a George Taylor.
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Carroll County
San Bernardino
California
George Taylor
Carrollton
Nursery stock recall offer from Chase Nursery Co
Notice to all customers who bought nursery stock from Mr. McAfee and received logs. They may obtain replacements free of charge by saving their tags.
Ford service pledge with genuine parts appeal
Ford cars are important servants everywhere. They require little attention and are easy to run, yet repairs are best handled by those familiar with the work using genuine Ford parts. Monroe City Auto Co. and Caplinger partners pledge reliable service at standard Ford prices.
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Ford
Monroe City Auto Co
Pierceall & Sons
Caplinger & Johnston
Logan Bros
Roy Crowley
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Monroe City Bank Capital & Surplus
Monroe City
United States Railroad Administration
Rocky Mountain Vacation Land
Mountains
Congress
America
Correspondence School
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