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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
1
The Farmers Mutual plan lays wiring from New Wells to Oak Ridge with a new switchboard in Oak Ridge and monthly 25 cent rates after build, amid praise from locals. A city council debate follows on limiting aldermen and reshaping governance, railing against large councils and praising principled leaders.
A man over 50, posing as a rich California stockman and orange grove owner named John Madson, tricked three widows by borrowing money for a supposed marriage and a horse purchase. Mrs. Jackson of Iola Kansas gave him 1000 dollars and then 3400 more in Kansas City for tickets to the Golden Gate before he vanished. Two other women in St Louis joined her later, each losing sums to the same ruse. The piece warns widows to deal with known locals.
A Jackson city issue critiques a proposed resolution reducing wards from four to an unknown number. The writer argues the change favors a few and risks returning to oligarchy. They urge aldermen to seek constituents’ views in each ward before voting.
A Sunday afternoon program at the Methodist church honored Frances E Willard. Miss Reena Shaner led, with readings by Mrs C A Macom and Mrs Don LaPierre as the Prohibition piece drew praise. A Spradling address praised Willard while boys and girls sang and a Presbyterian choir quartette performed. Shaner noted lawmakers welcomed the women visiting the legislature, calling it a historic Missouri event.
A Southern Missouri railroad representative toured Jackson reviewing an old west-side survey and said the line may extend from Ste. Genevieve toward Bismarck, then run down to Thebes. Local notes mention social visits, deaths, school events, and community happenings including box suppers for Sunday school funds and residents improving health.
A readable fragment describes boys at a Norwegian school learning cooking as an experimental program. The plan, if widely adopted, would push the war into the enemy's camp by turning men into cooks. The piece argues the utilitarian value, suggesting bachelors gain independence and insight into married domestic duties.
Nearly 1,000 pianos at Lyon & Healy led by Chicago’s famous music house announce a grand rebuild sale. The firm offers a vast stock with unprecedented terms to attract buyers, including four easy payment plans and a request for interested customers to write for the piano list.
From Oak Grove School the note reports pleasant springlike weather and general good health with several people named. Grandia Rayburn is quite sick. Willie Masters and sister Clara visited Mr August Klap roth's family. Mrs Kilie Rayburn and others are mentioned in a brief community update.
The Minor family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who offered comfort during their mother’s illness and death. They acknowledge lasting sorrow at the vacant chair but praise unselfish friendship and generosity. Anvix Minor, Ei. Minor, Crana Mino, Children.
Notice to holders of Cape Girardeau Township Railroad Refunding Bonds numbers 23 through 27 dated April 2 1902 for 1000 each. Redeemed by Cape Girardeau County treasurer, paid by Mississippi Valley Trust Co in St Louis on April 2 2000. If unpresented, interest ceases. Treasurer Jons G Port County Clerk Free Goyrar Jackson Mo Red 23 1908.
The Cape Girardeau County annual meeting will be held at the circuit court room in the new courthouse Jackson Missouri on Tuesday evening March 20 at 7 30 o clock Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other business of importance will be transacted All members are urged to be present and citizens of Jackson Greene generally are invited to attend Hevxay Pours Secretary
Slips and health notes report poor conditions for several residents. Gasoline engine purchase noted for Mr. BE G Wallman. Roofing needed over barn area to protect stock. Farmers Mutual Telephone line extends from Poea to New Wells. Ridge Perry County family visited Cape County. Beckmeyer and son arrived for Landgraf birthday. Baldridge Reid Portis seen on streets. Raff visited Cape. Thompson family ill with flu. Virgil Mizer enters realty business. Engelhart sister visited Jackson. Vervoldt Rast join local neighbors in routine, while Jersey cattle sought via Mrs. W A Bonney. We have been noticing
Posters circulated of a public sale of personal property at M F Zorn's Thursday March 4 one and a half miles east of here. KE G Schoen went to Oriole and Egypt in the interest of an old line insurance company. H W Putz made a business trip to Jackson Monday. Albert Wallman had business at Altenberg Saturday. Gust Wall of the Cape arrived here Tuesday to visit his parents. The young folks had a party at Mathias Steiner Sunday night. Miss Ella Kienninger returned home from St Louis to spend the rest of the winter with her parents. The Jolly Boys Band had a jolly time. They had some Apple creek in bottle and it was powerful good. Corner Bros moved their saw mill to John Leimer's Monday. Fred Lichtnegger and family Theo Leimer and family of Fruitland Fred Ruehling and family Herman Litchnegger and family of Ridge Perry county were the guests of H W Putz Sunday. L R Bowman of Poca went to Fruitland Sunday night to see his best girl. He wasn't a bit short only went to see a Miss Short Prenix.
A score of Beaverville ND young women form a league to promote refinement among men. They vow to marry only men who drink smoke or chew and who read the home paper. They deem drinking the chief evil with smoking and chewing as secondary. They say a man without the home paper shows lack of intelligence and likely stinginess toward family and education. The group aims to be industrious and beneficial.
Classified notice announces sixty Cyphers Incubators offered in first class condition for seven dollars and fifty cents each. Inquiry at Herald office.
Abstracter advertises prompt title work and deed protection. Orders for Abstract of Title are welcomed with quick attention and a contact phone number listed as 50.
Farmers are advised to contact Taylor and Masterson Bros of Cape Girardeau for circulars on Sattley’s New Way Planter. The circular promotes the planter as far ahead of competitors and emphasizes it as the best and latest improved model.
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