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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
8
The Cape Girardeau and Chester Railroad plans to silica the road bed to create a solid track. John Robinson show may come to Cape August 4. News notes include birthday gas price joke about Rockefeller, theft claim involving Sixth regiment, and service changes for Houck road. County printing rates topic ends with call to printers to lower rates or donate.
A reader condemns the Capepublican editors for three years of county printing in succession, accusing them of opportunism and of letting in February 108 era while others unheard, arguing they prioritize gain over service and should learn to do without what they don't get.
WCTU reflects on Sherman urging resumption of action and outlines plans for prohibition in Missouri. The Missouri Constitutional Amendment Association held its first annual meeting in Sedalia on June 24 and 25 with officers elected and strategies set. The assembly vows full effort against the rum traffic, noting statewide prohibition aims for 1911 in Utah as a related push.
A historical passage argues that saloons breed criminals and corruption, claiming alcohol fuels murders, lies, poverty, and prison sentences. It cites 1700 penitentiary inmates linked to drink and questions how many would vote wet or sign a saloon petition.
The wine cup is not large as compared with the sea yet more treasure lies dissolved in its fathoms than in all oceans. The sea bears wrecked ships while the wine cup bears sunken riches beyond the world’s seas. Missourian counselor Mrs. Lillie Armstrong, Press Superintendent.
The water of these springs is especially recommended for kidney and bladder affections.
Judge F A Kage was reap pointed U S Commissioner for this district for another four years with no opposition. He has filled that position well and the authorities recognize in him the right man for the place. He has taken the oath of office and entered upon his duties.
The Charleston Baptist congregation will erect a new church. Rev. J. J. Russell and others visited the Methodist church in town, with suggestions that Charleston’s aging Baptist building be repurposed as a gymnasium and lecture hall to serve social and educational church work.
In Cape Girardeau County Missouri the May term 1900 circuit court sheriff sale is set for May 6 at Jackson. The northwest fractional quarter of section 17 township 538 range 14 east totaling 79.46 acres will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. E Z Hitt plaintiff versus Earl E Burke and Musse E Burke and Burke Co defendants. W F Schade is sheriff.
A fragmented market report lists various commodities with unit prices such as Flour at per ewt and Cornmeal per bu, alongside Irish Potatoes and Butter. The text includes references to chickens, feathers, soap, and other items with scattered price figures and unclear unit details.
Notice to all creditors and interested parties that Herman F. Eggimann as administrator intends to make final settlement of the estate of William Eggimann deceased at the next term of the Probate Court of Cape Girardeau County Missouri at Jackson beginning August 9 1909.
Trustee William Seibert will sell at public auction on Thursday July 29 1909 at the south door of the court house Missouri to satisfy a deed of trust dated August 31 1905 by Joseph Merideth and Margaret Merideth securing a note. The property is the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 26 Township 33 North Range 12 East Cape Girardeau County Missouri containing forty acres more or less.
James A. Jones announces a final settlement of the estate of Sarah J. Jones deceased at the next Probate Court term in Cape Girardeau County Missouri. The court will be held in Jackson beginning on the 9th day of August 1909.
In the estate of Rosalie Steiner deceased, I, the undersigned, intend to make final settlement of the estate on the 9th day of August, 1909. John G. Putz.
A dated ad warns against harsh night riders calomel croton or aloe pills that raid your bed to steal rest. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentler remedy that cleanses the system and cures colds headache constipation malaria. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.
A notice urges property owners to consult Cape County Abstract Company prior to purchasing insurance for their holdings. The guidance stresses checking coverage scope and avoiding gaps in protection.
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me credits Electric Bitters with reversing her mother's 20 year dyspepsia, saying the 70 year old woman now seems young again after remedies failed. The tonic claims to invigorate all vital organs, cure liver and kidney troubles, induce sleep, and restore appetite. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
An elderly farmer or widow seeks a neat, tidy woman for correspondence with the aim of matrimony. The suitor promises a good home and shared duties. Apply to G. C. Schadenberg at 418 S. Hanover St., Cape Girardeau.
A client seeks to place funds in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois on well-improved farms with clear titles. Rates offered are 5 percent for large sums and 6 percent for smaller amounts. Write or call Orren Wilson, Attorney at Law, Suit 205, Second Floor Harrison and Himmelberger Building, Cape Girardeau.
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