Kreismann Elected Mayor In Quiet Jackson Election
The election passed off quietly here as St. Louis went Republican by about 10 000. Kreismann was elected mayor.
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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
4
The election passed off quietly here as St. Louis went Republican by about 10 000. Kreismann was elected mayor.
The Missouri General Assembly faces a tight timeline with about twenty days remaining to complete its work. Lawmakers must push through bills and reach final adjournment before the session ends.
An old saying contrasts how some still kick a man when he is down with the philanthropist urging a helping hand. The comment reflects enduring moral judgments about mercy and charity.
Five candidates were reported for county school superintendent on Tuesday in Cape Girardeau. It now appears there was only one real candidate, J. T. McDonald, and a motion is made to make his election unanimous.
Advert describes C. O. D. Tablets pure Norwegian cod liver oil condensed into pills. Claims tablets avoid nausea and stomach upset, provide essential components for lung and general health, and include hypophosphites and licorice. Sold 50c and 1.00 bottles at drug stores or by mail from Dr Kasson Chemical Co. New York. Local dealer H. K L. Jones in Jackson, Mo.
A vivid portrait of Japanese women blending tradition with modern presence. The piece praises charm and modest wit, describes courtship via flower omens, wedding customs with silk girdles and white veils, and the serene, spacious home life. It notes elegance, ritual, and balanced roles in domestic life.
Alfred Meyer reports that public and medical efforts against tuberculosis have grown since a Washington congress. Earlier hopes fade, but now early detection and hygienic living boost recovery chances. No single cure exists, but many patients are cured and stay well through strengthened immunity and proper care.
The excerpt sketches life stages of girls and women across eras and cultures. It contrasts Roman rites with Japanese perceptions, presenting a view of feminine power wrapped in fragility. It portrays women as cheerful despots whose inner strength hides tyrannical impulses.
Engileh Needle Making traces the origin of the English needle industry to Redditch with monastic teaching at Bordesley’s Claterclan Abbey before dissolution in 1548. The trade grew slowly and did not concentrate around Redditch until the late eighteenth century.
An Enelleh inventor, Mr Bowron, devised a small oscillating mirror to reflect light from a phonograph. The resulting beam forms a luminous curve on a screen that varies with the music, creating a visible representation of the sound. The instrument is named the acoustic oxygraph.
A classroom vignette notes a teacher guiding Willie to abbreviate and shorten wording. The moment highlights language play and a student’s effort to condense from an older text.
A rough-hewn 18th century Kentucky tale follows Andrew Jackson and Rachel Donelson Robards. Their romance, duels, political rise, and enduring devotion are set against frontier life, marriage disputes, and the birth of a future U.S. president. incidents span 1788 to 1812, including Jacksons battles, public life, and the smear campaigns that shadowed their union.
A terse report notes that sixty two of every one hundred Bosnian recruits show flattened skulls, attributed to harsh infant head shaping in the first months of life, indicating a widespread practice with lasting effects.
A 19th century reflection praises small domestic arts as stabilizing to men and women. The essay argues knitting, darning, and sewing regulate thought, deeming smoking unwise and urging women to keep husbands engaged in crafts to prevent insanity and moral decay.
A New York Times report recalls a room clerk at a Manhattan woman’s hotel deemed to require special qualifications. A young prospective guest asked for a room, proposing 150 dollars a day versus 3 dollars weekly, only to learn all rooms were occupied until a guest leaves or marries. The young woman sighed that hope seemed hopeless.
In 1789 the French public craving sensational news, Camille Desmontins published Lanny Post Talks to the People of Paris urging punishment by lamp and hanging for opponents. He later admitted innocent victims were harmed as mobs attacked. The tale served as a caution about sensational newspapers.
The quote urges choosing wholesome behavior over broken promises and playful eccentric charm toward Theo, suggesting safety in genuine conduct and personal appeal within a social dynamic.
A writer argues against hasty travel and home dangers from faulty construction and late hours. He cites the Shrewsbury accident and a Mauretania versus Lusitania record, warning that crowding and speed increase risk. He questions the obsession with minute time saves aboard liners and the idea of ultimate safety.
The passage describes men tanned and altered by cosmetics and sun exposure, noting a striking woman with auburn hair and pale complexion. It portrays a restaurant scene with “bandits” and “villains,” references to race and beauty, and questions why men admire cosmetic work while women seek cosmetic appeal.
A quirky 19th century notice describes an Optimists Club in London inviting members who must be cheerful and look on the bright side. It outlines hall decorations and servant expectations, with future plans for rooms in the Sfeewatilhyy region and recruitment for an organizer and officers to run the club.
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