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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
2
In Jackson Missouri on August 24, 1905, a local report identifies Wilder Yuyerg in connection with municipal matters. The notice provides basic biographical or procedural context within the city’s public record.
A Jackson county reader note urges support for a new county court house at Jackson. The piece claims strong local support, predicting about 3000 yes votes next Saturday to 1000 no, with a call to voters to back the measure to prosper the county and provide better vaults and housing for rent. It appeals to Byrd township voters not to oppose the proposition and highlights Gordonville’s expected large turnout.
A local appeal argues for voting for the court house proposition, praising a committee of reputable men and urging supporters to vote on Saturday. The piece claims widespread county support, notes dilapidated facilities, and links the vote to public welfare, but warns against Sunday baseball. It ends with a call to examine probate records to justify backing the new courthouse.
W S Wilkinson, former editor, urges Byrd township voters to approve the courthouse proposition. He argues the current courthouse and public square are condemned and calls for citizens to consider the vault tour as proof before voting next Saturday.
The Cape Girardeau County Court orders a special election on August 26 in seven precincts to decide issuing bonds for a new courthouse and jail, adjoining the Jackson public square. Voters will see Yes for bonds and No for appropriation of 875000 for the project. notices will be published in Cape Girardeau papers.
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