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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
4
The Jackson Herald reports the Prohibition Amendment passed the House by 86 to 0. Adolphus Busch argues the people should not vote on Prohibition, countering calls for public referendum and government by the people.
The article argues the engrossed anti-pass bill does not ban railroads from paying for newspaper advertising with transportation. It says the bill targets free passes for lack of value beyond goodwill, and newspaper space has fixed value, so editors could be compensated with tickets. Sel.
The Farm Department notes that spring is a busy period with fencing repairs, machinery prep, and seed corn orders. It warns farmers to secure seed early to avoid shortages and rushes, and mentions ongoing duties like the Boys' Corn Contest and general farming tasks.
A county program invites boys to join the Corn Contest highlighting its unique value for education and opportunity, noting last year’s inaugural effort and renewed drive to reach every participant in the county.
A speaker argues that neglecting farming education harms country youth. City life tempts boys away, while country life offers health, church, and schools. The plan is to let boys farm a patch, win premiums, and learn better corn, building a new generation of practical, wide awake farmers.
Sealed proposals are invited from banking corporations associations or individual bankers in Cape Girardeau County to be selected as the county funds depository by noon May 3 1909 Bidders must state daily deposit interest for two years and accompany a security check of at least one half of one percent of the county revenue as faith guarantee to enter bond as required by Missouri law Frederick Goyert Clerk of the County Court Jackson Mo April 7 1909
Jackson merchants sign a pledge to close stores at 7 o clock from May 1 to September 1 except Saturdays. The list includes McAfee Mercantile Co Heinberg Miltenberger Hoffmeister Macom Priest Behrens Wm Schaefer Bruening Kerstner. Also advertise tested eggs show birds and Leghorns at proper prices with a catalogue and testimonials on testing infertile eggs before incubation. Mrs L L White Montrose Mo.
Pittsfield attorney N H Brown endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family medicine. The ad claims relief for chills constipation biliousness and general illness. Sold for 25 cents at all drug stores.
A short ad touts a book titled A Rave S Twenty Years Ex perience by F S Kinder of Frederick town. It notes Kinder is a Cape county native and encourages local buyers in the county to send 25 cents to secure the volume.
Abstracter offers abstracts of title and prompt attention for property buyers. Charley Behrens in Jackson, Missouri, supplies the best chick feed. Sibley in Jackson makes and sells the best ice cream locally.
The Schumer Springs Sanitarium offers year round accommodation for health rest and pleasure. Water from the springs is recommended for stomach kidney bladder disorders chronic malaria rheumatism and elimination-related health issues. Dr. R. T. Henderson of Jackson Missouri oversees the facility with competent assistants and invites inquiries.
Editor and Regular Contributor clash over a batch of jokes deemed old or chestnut. The editor complains they are older than language and outdated, while the contributor defends them as well roasted chestnuts that were returned for critique.
At a Sherry's luncheon Mme Calve is teased by an elderly spinster who mocks a laudatory article about her as lacking discrimination. Calve replies that only discriminating praise matters but soft flattery is enough for her.
Passengers aboard a sea voyage face rough seas and motion sickness as Dora warns of a possibly dead rabbit dinner. Mrs Newwed muses on wealth and future status while Mr Newwed contemplates buying fine furnishings. The scene blends domestic musings with a tense voyage atmosphere.
An elderly man sues his wife for cruel treatment. He claims she overtook him, while the judge questions the meeting of the couple. The wife, described as small yet determined, defies the dour assertion as the courtroom hums with disbelief. The witty exchange captures a comic, domestic dispute.
A brief cartoon exchange features Mr Scrappington musing on Lincoln saying a man may fool some of the people, all the time, and all the people some of the time, followed by Mrs Scrappington briskly retorting you can't fool me any of the time.
Andrew Carnegie enjoys the bagpipe at Ski bo cautle aeunally with big piper in attendance during dinners. In a large gathering a French visitor asks why the piper walks. a guest explains the pacing keeps listeners from reaching for utensils or bottles.
In a classroom exchange, a pupil defines relocution as the method by which people are put to death in certain states, prompting the teacher to seek clarification on the term.
A playful Chicago Tribune item questions if a lion and a lamb sat down together. It ponders whether Blanchard or Uncle Bam embody the lion and the lamb pair in a light hearted literary jeu d esprit.
A fragmented item notes a weather forecaster named Gye Myer or Myer in Chicago. It references a man and misquoted lines about weather and government forecasting in a terse, unclear snippet.
A terse exchange finds a millionaire objecting to a marriage proposal. The hopeful, poor suitor presses for a respectable job, while the financier retorts. The dialogue hints at social friction and economic strain.
A brief, dialogue driven scene centers on a hotel keeper insisting prepayment for services and a guest protesting the charge. The exchange highlights misunderstandings and a playful miscommunication about emotion and moving.
A Washington Star quote features a man who magnifies small things saying he would rather ride horseback than eat possum, answering whether he looks forward to a change of administration with satisfaction with a firm no.
Fragmentary quotation from Life magazine about a man named Jim and a woman’s death on a boarding train. Mentions marriage, religion, and a harsh remark about supporting a heavy burden. No clear names beyond Jim and Life magazine.
Louise laments an insufficient supply of bleach leaving her hair half done before Nelson’s expected arrival. Julia jokes about using perox Aide to finish, reflecting a light day in Harper’s Bazaar style.
In a sharp exchange, The Orator asserts the public are gentlemen while Voice in Rear counters that the latest census shows half are ladies. The brief clash captures a moment of social humor reflecting the era's attitudes.
A dialogue reveals a student seeking precise legal guidance on permissible game showings by month and weekday across regions. The exchange contrasts criminal and corporate law with a focus on regulatory limits for broadcasting or displaying games.
Use warm not hot suds and pure soap to prevent shrinking. Do not rub the garment. run it through the wringer and check again in the nude until clean. Rinse thoroughly with clear water, then stretch lengthwise and dry quickly in open air.
Theresa WIN witnesses a cake moment as Helen’s mother instructs the child to choose the nearest piece. The little one asks to turn the plate instead, prompting a short parental rebuke and a reminder of fair sharing.
The Washington Star quotes Col. Stillwell saying local option benefited the region. He explains that realizing how far many citizens would travel for a drink spurred them to organize a good roads movement.
If the teapot is discolored, soak briefly in a strong borax solution. Borax cleans stained tinware more effectively than other common cleaners, restoring shine without harsh scrubbing.
In a brisk exchange, Hicks comments that your office boy must sleep well as he never seems fully awake. Dicka replies with a teasing question, sparking a light newsroom moment.
Yeu, an amateur inventor, talks with Pam about building an ale ship of the balloon type. A facetious friend suggests naming it Theory, prompting the quip that a theory is so easily exploded.
The dialogue turns on value of wealth connections with a man asking what good rich relations do and a woman replying they help when you need something to point to without pride, illustrating social attitudes in the Cileago News excerpt.
A fragment shows a tramp lamenting unseen years to his mother while the Lady of the House urges him to wash, implying domestic tension over appearance and respect. The terse dialogue hints at class dynamics and family estrangement.
A Chicago News item quotes an instructor from a journalism correspondence school advising single sided writing. A new pupil asks which elite list should write on, signaling curiosity about writing standards and selection.
A customer recalls the moment he confronted a saloon keeper about diluting whisky. He notes making concessions to temperance advocates amid the debate over alcohol purity and saloon practices.
A three year old, in a petulant mood, asks for more than four preserved strawberries. His mother instructs Jennie to give “about four.” Jennie counts four, but the child insists on five and receives the extra berry, citing the mother’s “about four” instruction.
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