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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
6
Classified and legal advertisement rates listed for locals, professional cards, and display ads in the Jackson Herald. Rates per year and per insertion published, with display and legal notices available on request.
Market report outlines prevailing grain conditions with focus on price trends and supply dynamics. It notes harvest activity levels, storage implications, and seasonal demand factors affecting grains. Trade sources indicate cautious sentiment amid fluctuating futures and milling demand.
Missouri applicants for the Rhodes Scholarship faced a dense written exam at Mineourd University last Wednesday and Thursday. Nineteen candidates from across the state competed. selections will go to Montreal then Oxford authorities for final judgment.
The St. Louis Republic reports in the Troy Circuit Court a verdict for the plaintiff Lee Meriwether for 10,000 dollars with 5,000 for compensation and 5,000 for exemplary damages after a dramatic jury deliberation. The defendant sought an appeal immediately following the verdict. Included is a brief item on Clinton pottery fire, rural free delivery route growth, and Missouri route counts.
Dr. C Whitten of Missouri University says reports vary but overall peach and other fruit crops should be safe. He notes only light losses in some areas and explains peach buds are fragile but most trees would not survive if all buds froze. He warns against assuming total damage from a single cold spell.
In St Joseph, John Ganey, under heavy drinking, shot his nephew Foster and his niece Mia Sigler. Foster died in the hallway after being struck in the breast. Mia Sigler was fatally shot as officers arrived. Ganey had threatened his wife earlier and was later found in his room. Grover Poeter and Mire Eiger arrived to remonstrate with him.
In St Louis the Orrville and Bonhomme mobile school districts clash over a strip of land along the county line. The dispute, four years in progress, involves a contested lot described in courts and now referred to the County Superintendent for determination. Bonhomme seeks annexation to Orrville to aid students with a more convenient school holding.
Dr J o Britts sold his coal fossils collection to the Chicago Academy of Science after inspection by Secretary William K Highley. The 2000 specimen set, from Meary County coal mines, ranks among the largest outside the Smithsonian Institution. Also, De Soto fire reported at Mrs Fulcher residence on Fitch street. fire quickly controlled. Col G M Casey of Kansas City, a noted cattle raiser, died near Clinton at 70.
Mrs Thomas L Tootle of St Joseph Missouri died Sunday of heart failure at age 73. Her death was sudden and unexpected, with health described as good until Saturday afternoon.
A correspondent reports sharp fighting near Oksharu as Major Von Grnse papp's column engages Herero forces while moving toward Omatu. The rear guard, reinforced by Lt Manehold's artillery and Count Brockdorff's company, endured a three and a half hour shelling, with German casualties listed as eight killed and ten wounded.
Ex Senator Maron of Illinois social circle in a Washington cafe when a rich son of a western capital lout, bragging of his money, joins the party. The youth boasts of being self supporting and defines his “snap” as the only way to live, provoking a cool reply from the senator.
Sir William Howard Russell, aged about forty four, a renowned war correspondent with Crimean fame, covered Lucknow siege and numerous campaigns. He befriended King Edward and served as honorary private secretary on Edward's eastern tour in 1875 to 1876.
When Nicholas Murray Butler was an undergraduate he faced milk thefts from a dairyman placing a pall outside his door. He countered by printing a bold warning proclaimed as a formidable leg end to deter the marauders. Upon returning, the milk remained untouched and his notice read so have we.
An English engineer claims a simpler ozone manufacturing process enabling larger yields. Oxygen is produced in an apparatus fed by atmospheric air from a pump. An 180 volt AC, stepped to 1100 volts, is applied. Electric discharge in the apparatus is said to generate ozone.
In a Georgia race, Robert Toombs faced a rival who accused him of absenteeism. During a joint debate, Toombs replied that even if absent, he offers greater value than an opponent who stays in session. Voter support carried Toombs to victory by his usual wide margin.
The Norwegiana of the Red river valley plan a May 17 festival in Fargo to honor Wernetjerne Bjjornson with a monument. The drive began in Aber cromble North Dakota and spread statewide with Norse support. Granite for the monument was shipped from Norway by Dr. Fjelde of Abercromble. Wisconsin and South Dakota governors intend to attend.
The American Medical Association will hold its annual meeting in Atlantic City June 7 to 10. The event, described as the largest gathering of physicians surgeons and specialists, has officials optimistic about high attendance and significance. A half fare route has been granted by the Truck Lines Association and may spread to other regions.
Consular Report lauds Mesopotamia as highly fertile with potential for two crops yearly. It notes abundant gypsum sand stone and white marble quarries along with mountain deposits of iron copper lead and gold, suggesting provincial wealth could rival major regions like Kaku or Pennsylvania.
A sweeping, fragmented wire of items from Cairo to London, Washington to Manila. Fire devastates business property in Cairo. European diamonds prices may rise. Iowa Supreme Court overturns Doyle Burns. fashion, immigration, and politics mix with military clashes, court cases, and royal acts.
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