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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
4
The Jackson Herald lists office details and rates, notes the Cape Girardeau County court fidings, and records an upcoming Republican editorial association meeting in Joplin on January 21 22 and 23 1909. It also mentions the lieutenant governor race between Painter and Gmelich and urges action over words.
The city of Jackson Missouri to issue six bonds totaling three thousand dollars to enlarge the electric light plant. Bonds bear six percent interest, mature January 1, 1910, with semiannual coupons. Funds to be used for machinery, generator, switchboard and engine, with payment guaranteed by city revenue. Section details regulate form, dates, and authority.
The city council directs preparation and signing of bonds and coupons by the mayor and city clerk with the city seal. Bonds are registered by the State Auditor, then delivered to purchasers by the city treasurer for cash, with premiums if any. Funds go only to pay the specified machinery costs. Ordinances inconsistent are repealed. ordinance takes effect on passage dated December 7, 108.
Sheriff Bernhard Gockel announces a trustee's sale of Cape Girardeau county real estate due to default on a promissory note. The parcel includes lots 9 10 11 and 12 in block four plus two story store and butcher shop buildings. Sale set for Saturday January 9 1909 after 9 o'clock.
In the forenoon and five o'clock in the afternoon of that day the sheriff will sell at the south front door of the court house in Jackson to satisfy an execution and costs. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash in hand, to satisfy the decree. Bernhard Gockel, Sheriff, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Notice of stockholders meeting in Jackson on Monday January 4 1909 at 9 A M for annual electing five directors and other business. Santa Claus advert mentions Me Combs Furniture Store overflowing with goods suitable for Christmas presents.
A jurist’s strong anti liquor plea contrasts with court actions. The Oklahoma State Supreme Court mandamus upholds prohibition law as constitutional. Reports note Illinois counties now dry and Ohio saloon reductions. A Daily account questions a woman elected vice-president of the Illinois Bartenders League.
National Prison Commissioner Samuel J. Barrows declares support for woman suffrage. He argues women’s genius for housekeeping improves prisons, noting that the cleanest institutions are those run by women, framing the issue within philanthropy.
The text argues women increasingly influence lawmaking and hearings and will one day expect the vote. It claims women are more law abiding than men and notes US prison statistics show women at about five and a half percent of prisoners, a share that is shrinking.
The piece honors Queen Amelie for her bravery during the Lisbon royal tragedy. It notes her shielding relatives and returning to leadership in the Council Chamber to steady Portugal. Mention is made of her French birth and Frenchwomen as inspiration for courage.
A Bridges ton St Louis County woman Mrs Mary Wright swears she never told a lie in sixty five years of life. She recalls sending her boy to tell callers she was not at home on washday. The chat among women turns to new kitchen ideas with fireless cookers hay boxes and embroidery.
Maud Howe, daughter of Julia Ward Howe, writes Sun and Shadow in Spain. The book, praised for its witty, delicately womanly tone and readable pages, charm the reader and are enhanced by illustrations.
Grocers and candy merchants welcome veils tied under the chin as it curbs sampling by women. A dime gets blocked by a tied veil and a nickel gone in the store. Meanwhile Jackson praises local women for literary and artistic talent with Chrysanthemum show voices and several prima donnas. Mrs. Ann Hildrecht is hailed as a poetess with verses.
A historic procedure outlines mixing one third cup molasses one cup brown sugar and sour milk with a teaspoon of soda until fizzing stops. Add softened shortening vinegar cinnamon ginger and one egg. Stir in flour to form a soft dough roll cut circles bake on greased pan in hot oven.
At night mix one cup molasses one teaspoon salt one teaspoon soda pour over one quart boiling water. Stir till foams cool and add yeast and two measures of Graham to one white flour until stiff enough to hold a spoon. Let rise overnight bake one hour yields morning bread. Press Superintendent Mrs Lillie Armstrong
Public auction to the highest bidder of multiple parcels in Cape Girardeau County Missouri on January 5 1909. The sale includes specified tracts in section 9 10 and 15 township 38 N range 13 E with detailed metes and bounds. Terms are cash in hand. Bernhard Gockel Sheriff Cape Girardeau County.
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