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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
6
A collage of stray notes on suffrage, theatre, pirates, and commerce. Mentions land and law, mackerel fishing in Milford, Guanajuato silver, UK newspapers, freight cars for Georgia peaches, and Cambridge rowing. Includes odd bits on weather, marriages, and Fourth of July expenditures.
A crude notice notes plans for a 62 story New York scraper project costing at least 2000006 with 180 workers over one month. It mentions Robert Sewell of Stidham as a well traveled man with residences in South America and Australia.
The article jokes that strict reading of a new rule will force catarrh cures to actually cure catarrh and corn removers to remove corn. It quips that imagining this stretch of logic is needed to classify catarrh foods under the same heading.
A fragmented reminiscence tells of a man named Mind Tom, born in Columiue, Ga, who died last month. The passage describes his early life, family links, and a memory of hearing winds and distant sounds, noting his eccentricities and musical inclinations as a lifelong companion to his neighbors.
The text recalls Peary's prior voyage to the Arctic region and his aim to reach the Pole. It notes the voyage’s hazards, the retrieval of plants and specimens, and hints at the broader historical significance of polar exploration. The passage references the effort to bring back material to the United States and suggests the event will hold a place in historical rankings of geographic achievements.
Edwin W. Sims United States district attorney at Chicago has won a victory over Standard Oil which Judge Grosscup set aside. Sims plans to renew the government fight against the trust as legal and political alliances shaped his rise from Bay City journalism to the Chicago bar. The narrative covers his Canadian birth, Michigan education, early pay of six dollars weekly, and swift ascent to Maude County attorney district attorney and solicitor roles before reaching his current post.
Thomas L. Hisgen, Independence party presidential candidate and Massachusetts resident, was born in 1858 in Indiana to German parents who moved from Albany to Petersburg. He started clerking in a Albany clothing store, aided by his father’s axle grease patent efforts, and later married Barbara Fox. He ran for state auditor in 1906 on Democratic and Independence League tickets, then for governor in 1907 on the Independence League ticket, finishing second in Massachusetts politics.
John Miller, chief attorney for Standard Oil, wins reversal in Indiana railroad rebate cases at the United States court of appeals, overturning a $20,240 fine. A Chicago lawyer, he previously led cases affecting Roosevelt and the beef trust, earning a reputation as a skilled federal litigator and city counsel for Chicago.
A fragmentary account describes George the Prince of Wales touring North America with a Quebec Tercentennial stop and a later return to Europe. It notes his ascent to royal leadership, his popularity in England, and a calm, private preference amid public scrutiny as writers aired varied opinions.
The Empire State favors Taft as business leaders back his candidacy and trust his proven acumen. Officials note Taft’s early unity with Roosevelt on key issues, his solid position with New York Republicans, and his broad appeal to metropolitan financiers seeking stability. The Buffalo Express calls him the right fit for the nation.
In a Hurtington Free Press summary, Taft and Bryan clash on tariff plans. Taft would pursue McKinley revision preserving protection for U S industries and labor while limiting monopoly influence. Bryan would abolish protective duties, keeping only revenue needs and opening markets to cheap labor products worldwide.
Mr John W Kern of Indiana reacts to his nomination for vice presidency with humor and light chatter. Friends report varied jokes about his beard and popularity, while critics warn the reaction signals poor judgment and political risk for the party nationally.
A Rochester Democrat quips that if Henry Watterson continues his current pace he will argue he supported Firgan in 1595. The remark lampoons his habit of stretching past assertions beyond plausible bounds.
The text records William Jennings Bryan praising Democrats, stating that they have been very good to him. It reflects a partisan sentiment with emphasis on the favorable treatment received from Democratic circles. The remark stands as a historical quote illustrating Bryan's alignment.
The paper presents a Sunday School lesson on David sparing Saul's life with background on David's exile, the wilderness region near Hebron, and lessons learned. It notes two biblical accounts, discusses David's growth in faith and governance, and emphasizes overcoming evil with good through moral examples and reflections from first Samuel chapters 24 and 26.
A Chicago art dealer recalls the anger of New York collector William T Evans over fake paintings. Evans says he is enraged by every denier and compares his fury to a waiter's muttered remark about a dead fly in a dish.
Mrs David Hirown of Locke Arkansas endured two years with eczema on her ankles. Two doctors offered only temporary relief. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills three times, her itching and burning subsided and ankles healed quickly with no recurrence a year after treatment.
A vivid fragment shows a traveler lamenting hardship and hunger amid a harsh economy. A woman observes how people along the route cannot spare meals, underscoring widespread deprivation and social strain.
The piece notes horses are rare in China with cities Shanghai Esing- Tau and Tien-Tein as exceptions. Australian waders from New South Wales are popular. the horses are shipped in batches of 20 to 50, well cared for during voyage, and used within weeks after arrival.
A dialogue fragment shows Ethel resisting a call due to her father’s injunction while a partner named Fred objects to government by injunction. The exchange hints at personal and legal tension over court orders affecting relationships.
A Yorkstate woman describes ten years of stomach and liver trouble improved by switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports gaining twenty pounds, newfound energy, and ability to perform housework and work into the afternoon with reduced fatigue.
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