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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
4
A fragment from Jackson Missouri prints a local classified and opinion piece arguing against a compromise senator, urging unity, civic improvements, and public spirit. It critiques Niedringhaus supporters, warns of town decay, and discusses race between capital and labor while naming Rev. A. T. Osbron as an agent candidate.
A versatile preacher offers a humorous lecture program as a lecturer bureau backed by a run for lieutenant governor on the Prohibition ticket. He promises lectures on spiritualism and more religion than any editor or church steward opposed to him. He asserts no conflict with his ministerial duties and ponders a final resting place free from decay.
This week’s notes report youths freezing ears at a box supper with 87 dollars raised, coasting injuries, and a broken collar bone treated by Dr. Hall. Jacob Doyle’s house burned, most goods saved, possible fire via the flue with some insurance. A parsonage wedding united Newt Thompson and Effie McLain. R T Reid crosses through town on a Pocahontas assignment. J M Colyer snagged a storehouse contract for Wessell & Weisbrod of Jackson. Fruitland boom urged amid slow flour mill progress and impending construction plans, Scribbler signs off as unreadable eyes strain.
A prominent druggist notes Scott's Emulsion can counteract weakness from infancy to old age. The ad claims the product restores lost flesh, vitality, and repairs tissue through nourishment unavailable in ordinary food. It asserts the emulsion works for even weak systems and highlights its openly stated composition.
An old ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for sleep and cough relief with pricing 25c 0e and $1. Sold by Dr S Ek Woods. Also notes cotton belt round trip fares of 15 dollars to southern destinations on Feb 7 21 and Mar 7 21 from Deray Missouri.
Sickness touches the community with Mrs Sides and Barney Hodge on the sick list. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Schloush on February 13. Maud Kurre teaches a successful school, closes February 24 with an entertainment. A big girl born to Nd Cox and wife of Neelys Landing last week. Lizzie Reed of Neelys Landing ill. Glen Conner and Arthur Childs trade horses. HQ at Leemon. Williamsons celebrate fiftieth anniversary February 15 with a large family gathering.
Frances Willard memorial services in the Methodist church last Sunday drew a good audience. The program featured music, Recitations and essays on Willard’s girlhood and teaching. Miss Reena Shaner delivered the reformer address with praise for Willard’s devotion and unselfish life.
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