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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
The readable text shows a damaged issue from the Jackson Herald with garbled lines and partial phrases. It references the paper's masthead, editors, and a February date fragment, but most content is unreadable.
Probate court items and county sessions list routine dates for hearings and calendar events. Names and places are obscured. payment and session timing reference the upcoming months May, July, and related days. The fragmentary text references sessions on Mondays and public notices in a county calendar.
Announcement lists F A Kage as a sheriffs candidate under the Republican primary on August 4 1908. It notes state and national conventions at St Louis February 28 1908 Chicago June 16 1908 and references other figures at West Plains. Also mentions Danbury Hat case ruling against AFL boycotts and a push to restore In God We Trust on gold coins.
Before the West Plains convention several candidates sought the Fourteenth district seat but now only C. A. Crowe remains, the Caruthersville postmaster, as a clear frontrunner.
Indiana selected uninstructed delegates to the national convention meeting in Chicago on June 16. The action leaves them free to use their best judgment as developments unfold. The Thaw trial concluded with a not guilty verdict on murder and he was sent to a gavlam, with lawyers promising release shortly.
The St Louis County Sentinel accuses T K Neidringhams and W S Dickey of supporting both sides of the political scene by backing Taft in some conventions and opposing it in others. The gubernatorial race narrows to Cowherd Ball and Fort with Fort favored as Ball and Cowherd split votes. Balla Sharpalwo.
Postmasters are not to be active in politics, but current signs show such rulings are ignored. Two postmasters in politics may cause trouble as FE. F. Reenhardt of this county and Sullivan of Stone County were elected national delegates to Chicago, June 16, at West Plains last Saturday, instructed for W. H. Taft.
The paper explains a postal law restricting subscribers in arrears over a year and outlines its plan to drop nonresponsive accounts after two months without notice. It admits past laxity, promises a full books review after March 1, and invites readers to stop if value is not received.
The piece argues the primary law lets each voter nominate by petition or vote directly, urging full Republican participation in the August 4 primary. It warns that neglect could yield unexpected tickets and political chaos, urging voters to study the law and act as their own political managers.
The article notes many need cod liver oil but stomach irritation and nausea prevent use. It promises a solution by offering cod liver oil in a dry tablet form, claiming no unpleasant mouth or digestive effects.
C. O. D. Tablets are dry medium size pills that swallow whole. They claim Norwegian Cod Liver Oil properties with added hypophosphites and licorice to boost the system, minimize fishy taste, and avoid stomach upset. Available 50c and 1.00 per bottle from Dr Kasson Chemical Co. in New York City.
The Herald noted Taft as the initial favorite about four months earlier but cautioned against an exclusive commitment, preferring to wait for conditions to clarify over the next two months before deciding.
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