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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
2
A Philadelphia physician recalls calling on a patient named Pat and directing him to take an ounce of whisky three times daily. Pat’s wife insists the dose was misunderstood, believing an ounce equals sixteen drams, while the doctor counters that Pat drank far more, revealing a comic misunderstanding of quantities in Harper’s Weekly.
A visiting couple in a Cornish chapel was asked to sit apart as men and women sit on different sides. The chapel steward publicly urged the groom to move, saying they do not have sweethearting there. The incident reflects strict gender seating norms in local practice.
Genesee county justice of the peace Henry Moyer, seven feet two inches tall, sentenced a thief who stole four bags of oats to no days in fall, granting one day per inch of height and one per bag, in a case reported by the Nunda News of New York.
Mrs Myles notes a 24 year old son of a London dry goods man is bankrupt after shedding 2 100 000 dollars since coming of age Mrs Styles quips boys will be boys Mrs Myles adds the boy aims to be a bridge whist player
A man with side whiskers tells a dealer he has brought back a lawn mower and reminds the dealer promise to refund if unsatisfactory. The dealer replies the money was satisfactory in every respect, leading to a sharp exchange about the transaction.
France has quadrupled its waterways since neglecting canals while commercial figures show the British Isles possess 1000 miles of canal, with much not pre dating the railroad, highlighting a shift in inland navigation.
A Lander County man attempted to escape jury duty by arguing he was too large for the task. The note adds a moral line about beauty in action and stillness serving good, attributed to Coliyer.
The article extols Grape Nuts as a superior food claiming it yields more usable nourishment per pound than meat or bread. It notes claims from a farmer and worldwide testimony, mentions weight changes in various body types, and references a popular health tale and the book The Head to Wellville.
The government appoints J. M. Moody as chief hunter to exterminate predators in Dixie national forest Utah to reduce losses to ranchers and farmers. The move follows a petition by Pine Valley citizens and aims to protect settlements and livestock while expanding federal efforts in western conservation.
Union workers may share in prosperity if railroads secure anchor investments and capital improvements. John T. Marchand, Rock Island assistant to the president, cites rail efficiency gains, sturdy track conditions, and ample equipment as key to avoiding last winter’s troubles. Crop conditions boost tonnage prospects, delaying any predicted reductions.
The article reports Cortelyou and Tracewell proposing a new government disbursement method that excludes the Garfield regulation and omits consultation with a top cabinet figure. It notes Garfield’s White House standing and suggests the president could appeal publicly to challenge the plan.
The article argues 1907 foreign trade near 3.3 to 3.6 billion shows imports rising faster than exports. It notes exports around 3.0 billion, imports about 1.5 billion, and a shrinking trade balance from 1906 to 1907. It warns debt to foreigners and questions tariff policy, suggesting tariffs or trade tactics should be reconsidered to protect American labor and industry.
A dialog shows the US Consul chastising a manufacturer for using a German agreement undervaluation privilege. He notes exporters may invoice below market price by 2 to 5 cents per unit and urges cancellation and correction to comply with export price rules.
The Crooklyn Standard-Union notes NAM plans to raise 1 million to wage war on organized labor and argues using that money to push a tariff cut could kill two birds. A tariff revision could lower unemployment and dissolve unions, while easing labor strife. The piece warns bold leaders may view this as an easy fix to a hard problem.
The letter criticizes Secretary Manning for exposing a $10,000,000 yearly loss from import undervaluation under President Cleveland. It argues domestic labor suffers far more than that amount and accuses the government of complicity in unfair competition.
Margaret Emmerich of Clin ton Street Napoleon Ohio suffered fifteen years of kidney pain backache poor eyesight and dizzy spells. She could not do housework for ten years and stayed indoors two years. Doctors offered little help until Deans Kidney Pills provided fast relief and a complete cure, a claim tied to Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An architect and writer laments that women demand more closet space, claiming liberty upends his designs. He asks why architects plan if not to secure conveniences and argues a house can be perfect yet fail without adequate closet room, noting the ridicule among peers.
A man in a small western town finds milk adulterated and posts notices offering a second quart if the culprit brings one more. The next day three quart cans appear on his doorstep. A girl jokes about baldness and a man spends on a bald spot. An ad touts home laundering with Starch for shirt waists, promising proper stiffness and no sticking.
A scene unfolds with the Philanthropist offering money if Redface Leary will bathe. Leary retorts boldly that a bath implies being mistaken for a mermaid, turning the offer into a snub and a display of pride.
London Punch hints Rafsall dislikes Card Mclean because he introduced bagpipes in Morocco, framing a cultural clash as the motive. The remark reflects satirical context about personal animus and exotic music claims in a lighthearted way.
A quotation on France’s wealth places prosperity at forty two thousand millions and mirrors 19th century views on wisdom and action. Humphrey’s maxim emphasizes knowing and doing the best worthwhile things.
In a Youth's Companion excerpt Capt Bascomb is described as nearly stone deaf to hide from a wife and others. Capt Somers confirms Bascomb’s strategic turn to feigned deafness, noting Miss Bascomb’s loudness and the town’s hush about his hearing. The scene blends humor with a sly comment on marital and social dynamics.
The article argues that Defiance Starch provides superior stiffness with thinner application, avoiding the paste buildup that hides fabric beauty and harms wearing quality. It claims the product yields greater strength than rival brands, easing ironing and maintenance concerns.
Five minutes after the tardy bell, a pudgy boy races toward first grade as the principal intercepts him in the lower hall. The boy protests he is late and hurries to his classroom, while the principal seeks an explanation in this brief scene from The Circle.
A brief humorous exchange from Young's Magazine features Mrs Tartleigh remarking about meeting husbands after death and Mrs Muchwedie retorting that heaven is her expectation. The dialogue showcases social wit and era tone in a serialized magazine fragment.
Fragmentary note describes widows in the Sandwich Islands tattooing their husbands’ names on their tongues and references Lewis’ Single Binder strat and a factory at Poorta. The text is garbled, with stray phrases about nobleness of mind and a call to improvement attributed to Howard.
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