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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
4
The Jackson Herald reports on the progress of the prohibition amendment passing the House and the final vote, notes about Taft and rural post offices, praise for the new county courthouse, and outlines the Hawkins local option bill affecting voting rules for cities and counties. The piece reflects ongoing political and civic developments in Cape Girardeau County.
The Herald announces readiness to deliver a better paper with improved type, content, and machinery, promising coverage that exceeds rival publications and a stronger commitment to readers.
Jackson invites manufacturers to locate a plant employing 20 to 25 workers. No cash bonus is offered but patronage and moral support will be provided to any good business seeking to start or expand operations in the city.
An exhortation to persevere against discouragement urging continued effort and action. It emphasizes not giving up, pushing forward, and maintaining momentum when faced with opposition or setbacks. The language evokes a folksy, rhythmic call to persistence and resilience in the face of authority or doubt.
Cape residents echoed a strong local stance during a late school superintendent race. The campaign slogan hung on trees urged support for the Cape, with residents voting in line with local allegiance. The piece questions offering outsiders as candidates if Cape loyalties persist.
A reader complains that local politics were reportedly absent in town elections and county offices, noting prior July statements. The letter asserts Kies and others claim no political influence was used in the last election and suggests claims of political maneuvering were ineffective.
We did not win the county school superintendent race but deeply value every vote and the support shown by the community. Thank you for your trust and encouragement throughout the campaign.
The piece extols Jackson Missouri as superior in morals and communities, then notes Cape Republican's remarks about John McNevin seen in town performing feats with barrels using his teeth. It argues McNevin is not inherently bad, just a drinker who spends his dollars on liquor and can become wild when intoxicated.
The undersigned contracted for all the wood made by the handle factory this season. It is described as the best stove wood. Delivery to your home is available in a double wagon bed for $1.50.
Mrs Eula Masterson wife of Emory Masterson of Jackson died at her parents home on Saturday April 10 1909 after a long illness. She was 22 years old and expressed readiness to meet God in Heaven. Funeral services were held Sunday at Hobbs school house and she rests beside her baby who died July 26 1908. Peace to her ashes.
A woman seeking divorce cites contempt over a husband's treatment of money. The piece argues women often endure financial control, fear asking for funds, and dream of independent spending. It praises husbands granting a regular allowance and acknowledges a wife's hesitation to request support for essentials.
In a Woman's Home Companion piece Mrs. Anna Steele Richardson argues that successful working girls do not marry. Based on interviews with welfare secretaries, she cites a department store with three thousand workers and finds only three marriages in a year. The secretary notes the women prefer work and philanthropy over wedlock.
A garbled catalog of anniversary gifts links numbers with materials such as cotton second and third, wood seventh, silk and dine tenth, crystal fifteenth, china twentieth, silver twenty fifth, ruby thirtieth, pearl fortieth, and diamond eightieth. It appears to mix correct pairings with many OCR errors and unclear terms.
A report on the National Dry Farming congress at Cheyenne Wyoming extols rain conservation as a new farming religion. It credits H W Campbell of Lincoln Nebraska for pioneering the method of trapping and guiding rain into crops. The piece argues dry farming can extend limited rainfall across continents and feed a growing world.
Publicized reminiscence recounts Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske as a child actress in a three year old role and a spooky rehearsal moment. She recalls bristling red hair and a shrill voice pleasing the audience as Barry Sullivan staged Macbeth. Sullivan offered lollipops for learning lines, and she promised the sound.
A brief note describes piques with colored borders as part of new wash materials, observed in local shops. The item highlights novelty and color variants offered alongside standard products. No specific brands or dates are provided.
A Chicago doctor recounts a sixteen year old Berlin girl who survived removal of a vast cabinet of foreign objects from her stomach after a ghastly autopsy like inventory. He rails against modern dieting fads and urges simple, well cooked foods eaten slowly to protect the stomach and avoid further abuse.
Mrs Alina Steese Richardson notes in Woman's Home Companion that career women with higher weekly earnings set living standards that make marriage less appealing. A man earning far less would struggle to meet expectations, and many women would rather work than sacrifice luxuries. The article argues women gain wage equality through honest effort in desk counter and similar jobs.
A concise, fragmented quotation discusses comparative economics and social rhythms of nations. It cites A. Be, Winship, and references Armenia to frame views on England Germany France and broader economic capacity. The text presents a stylized commentary rather than a reportable event.
The Schumer Springs Sanitarium offers year round accommodations for health rest and pleasure. Water from the springs is believed beneficial for stomach and kidney troubles, chronic malaria, rheumatism, and general elimination issues. Dr. R. T. Henderson of Jackson, Mo., is in charge with assistants. Address him for information.
Charles Behrens of Jackson Missouri offers the best feed for chicks. T. J. Juden from Cape Girardeau attended Tuesday’s Jackson Council of the Knights and Ladies of Security meeting. The gathering was well attended and showed strong interest in the work.
Pittsfield attorney N. H. Brown endorses Dr King's New Life Pills as a reliable family medicine. The ad claims effectiveness for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache, priced at 25 cents at all drug stores.
The New York skyline glows as bridges and towers illuminate the night, turning the lower city into a glittering vista while distant palaces and wharves fade into darkness, as pedestrians rush through their hurried routines. The piece notes locals’ indifference to the spectacle amid family reunions and urban bustle.
A historic public notice warns boatmen to heed Niagara River ripples and currents after a deadly incident. The piece extols nature’s warnings and promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for backaches and kidney issues, citing a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk, Tenn. The ad markets a 50 cent bottle, urging readers to seek relief from ailments linked to kidneys and the back.
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