Christmas Roll Call Week for Red Cross Enrolls County Families
Washington County Chapter appeals to citizens to enroll every family in the Red Cross as part of Christmas Roll Call Week. Volunteers canvass school districts to recruit members, offering home service and holiday stickers. The drive aims to support the Red Cross’s war relief and mercy missions amid influenza challenges.
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Christmas Roll Call Letter to Chairman trio
A letter addressed to Chairman Christmas Roll Call Red Crone Potoel Mo and Janes A Buenos fronts the message All you need is a heart and a dollar. The chairman signs as Christmas My Call. The fragment suggests a civic or charitable appeal with a quoted slogan and multiple named figures.
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Potoel
Janes A. Buenos
Supreme Sacrifice of Alva E Wood in World War I
Obituary notes Alva E Wood born November 25 1881 in Washington county Missouri died in France December 1 190K from spinal meningitis after a fracture in service. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized November 10 1994 at Aklee Moegle church Lost Creek. He served from Camp Dele Indiana and is remembered as a faithful citizen who joined his fellow soldiers in defense of the country.
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Washington County
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A. N. Rethmeyer
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The Journal Office for Your Job Printing
Local newspaper office promotes its job printing services with a concise line asserting quality work and reliability. The brief highlights the journal office as the source for printing needs.
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Journal Office
Low Meat Prices vs High Cattle Prices and Processing Costs
The piece argues that consumer meat prices drive demand while packers seek profits by minimizing processing costs. It cites Swift & Company paying about 90 percent of meat revenue to cattle, with by products swelling the farmer’s share via efficiency. If cattle could be turned to meat with lower costs, farmers would gain more per pound and consumers would pay less. Packers justify profits as funding plants, freight, and distribution nationwide.
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Swift & Company
Demands for War Spending and Democratic Critique Rise
The piece rails at President Wilson and the Democratic Party over war financing, calling for accountability as a $5 billion bond issue stretches for the current year. It decries perceived favoritism to corporations and questions the handling of funds raised for winning the war, urging thorough investigations and self-respect in a democratic nation.
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Aerit
Notice to Taxpayers in Potosi 1918 Taxes Due
Taxpayers must pay 1915 taxes at the Independent Office under 25 cents per dollar. Delinquent real estate personal and poll taxes will be returned January 1, 1919 for suit. By order of City Downed. Collect or Wilson Bell. December 3, 1918. War framing scorn for Germany as fate bars triumph in battles.
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Wilson Bell
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