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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
1
Professor M L Bowman of Iowa State College outlines methods to improve oat seed quality. He stresses grading to remove light chaffy and weed seeds, separating large plump grains, and notes many seeds are undersized. He details formalin treatment to prevent smut, cost estimates, application steps, and safety guidance.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, who served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior, died at his Washington home on April 9. He was a prominent statesman and veteran public servant.
Miss Maggie Davis improves after a brief illness. R L Daniels and B H W Beruhl visited, and a Jefferson City Texas position is noted along with Federal jury service at the Key. G C moved to a Perry county farm. A vacant Morena allotment near S S W Brown is reported. George Baker and others sold barred Rock chickens to a Sikeston buyer. Marion Martin finished the poor farm barn. Wim Wessel traveled to St. Louis for goods, returning Saturday. J A McLain from the Cape arrives with lumber for a new Cape home. An orchestra is formed and ready to perform. Albert McLain visited near Oriole Sunday evening. Scribbler.
The Original Bloomer Girls of Boston, a first class team with a national reputation for moral play, will face Jackson at the park on May 6. Bleachers cost 25 cents and grand stand 40 cents.
One million five hundred thousand acres of Oklahoma School land will be sold this year on forty years at five percent interest under the new law. Map and copy of the law description of land and how to buy sent upon receipt of one dollar by School Land Advertising Co Elena Oklahoma.
The House discussed statewide prohibition amid petitions and revenue concerns. Governor Hadley battles rail rate plans in court while Republicans push for tax provisions to offset lost liquor taxes. Democrats resist, alleging political maneuvering. Arbor Day observed as lawmakers planted trees at the capitol. Senator Stark contributed trees from his Pike county nursery.
Lambert-Marshall Grain Co. of Renton, Scott County Missouri advertises stock peas and fine red clover seed offered at competitive prices. Call or write for details and ordering.
West Pocahontas farmers held a ring meeting to elect trustees for a threshing machine and wheat work. Local families, weddings, and travels are noted alongside illnesses and weather. Dr W A Schoen and wife visited H W Putz. Alfred Vogel travels for his brother Theo Vogel’s wedding. Neelys Landing connects to Farmers Line and Oak Ridge via telegraph links.
Grandma Rayburn remains feeble while Mrs Eula Masterson dies at her parents home near Cape Girardeau. Her funeral was held at Hobbs Chapel. Miss Sallie Rayburn visits her grandparents in Oak Grove as Robert Reid struggles to work through illness and farm duties. School activities continue amid continuing local hardship.
The Southeast Missouri 1 C C F celebration will be held at Kennett Tuesday the 27th. Couples listed include John C Fuller 22 Leonora J Rabold 19 Oscar H Lang 32 Roxie Kur re 21 Myrtle M Haute 20 Ernest H Riehn 25 Rosa J Martin 17 Elma Smith James Hartle 29 Mollie R Seabaugh 29 Ing F Wolters 33.
cattle receipts 2000 hogs 9500 sheep 1800. Best steers 7, good fat steers 6.25 6.75. Best heifers 6, fat heifers 5.25 5.65. Cows 5.25 5.75. Hogs mixed to 7.50 top with 7.25 7.45 bulk. Pigs 6.25 6.75, lights 4.50 5.50. Outlook steady. sheep strong for choice lambs and clipped sheep.
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