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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
2
July 5 Crescent hotel at Eureka Springs opens as an all round resort under Frisco system. Extensive renovations and improvements have been erected to make the present hotel the signal of any lostelry to be found in the southwest.
A marketing notice by druggist H P Kumpe of Leighton Alabama touts White's Cream Vermifuge as world’s boss worm medicine. It claims to cure stomach worms in children and promotes the tonic benefits boosting digestion, nerves, vigor, and spirits. Published for Gordonville Missouri readers.
Marriage licenses noted. An open air concert by Youre America band will be held in the court house yard Thursday evening if weather permits during the summer season. The program lists multiple acts and weather and crop bulletin commentary follows. The piece blends local notices with agricultural weather updates and regional crop conditions.
Real estate transfers record various deeds including Henry Whitesaid spouse to Wie Ht. Phillippe and wife to J. M. Walker. 320 acres in Ontario. Blike Hoke and others to Cape Gini. Robert Noland Land with wife to Jon Waehtor. Joseph Williams and wife with lands in section Th. Meeullough to W.3. Hurrenghie and wife to Sugiel Mateo. Len Seton and others 60 Foley's Honey and Tar. No opiates.
A special feature of this gale will be that new bar gains will be offered every day for one day only.
A fragment shows a sale listing for men’s undergarments with 50 cent and related values. It mentions men’s pants and price points though text is garbled.
An old advertisement notes discounts on men’s shirts and Alpien Coats with a form of four tenths off. The offer appears in a brief mercantile notice style typical of the period.
A brief catalog lists Mayfield Soap at six pence for a bar, Green Coffee at twelve pounds for a shilling, Roasted Colter at ten pounds for a shilling, and key soda at one shilling for three pounds, reflecting a simple 19th century shop front.
DRY GOODS. Summer Goods are closed out new so we offer Figured Lawns worth five and seven cents per yard. Figured Lawns and Domestics cheap at ten cents. Indigo Blue Calico Turkey Red Calico on sale. Fine Silk for Waists valued at six to eight dollars per yard reduced. One lot Percale sale price and Brown Domestic goods offered at reduced rates.
A historic catalog item lists Ladies' Stapmer Corsets and a range of Parasols with indicated prices. It also notes Ladies' Belts and other accessories, some items priced up to high values, suggesting a sale or promotional listing.
One lot slippers and Oxford shoes in narrow toe styles mostly small sizes 14 2 24 and 4 priced at 82 but offered at 500 a pi. Ladies fine shoes narrow toes from 82 So Sa a few Jess but all at Sloa per pair. Misses shoes sizes 4 to 2 assorted styles now 15e per pair. Children’s shoes sizes 2 to 4 15e per pair. one lot children’s shop also 15e. Men’s and boys shoes listed with sale prices 2.6 and 21.25 respectively. various other shoes reduced to clear.
A neighbor recounts that the circuit clerk and recorder of deeds are split, arguing two separate officers are needed to handle all tasks. He notes sufficient fees exist to support a division and urges petitioning the county court at the next term.
The weekly weather and crop report from the U S Department of Agriculture covers conditions across Jack-Song stations for the week winding Sunday. It notes temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and crop status in major regions, with forecasts and advisories for farmers.
Notice of sale under a mortgage and order of sale in Cape Girardeau County. Joseph Huckstep and wife are to sell real estate described in the deed to satisfy the debt, with sale to be held at the south front door of the court house in the city of Cape Girardeau on August 1, 1837, for cash to the highest bidder.
The undersigned Fannie and the guardianship of Annie M Evans and Ladin Evans with the minors Luella Evans and Annie M Evans seek court authority to sell real estate in the county seat. The filing names Duttiles Bryans and the petitioners ask for an order to proceed with the sale of the estate of Annie M and Luella Evans under guardianship. The matter is presented to the probate court at Mission City in California on a Saturday.
Notice to creditors and heirs that final settlement of Nancy C. Woodfin estate will be heard next term at the probate court in Cape Iranian County. Court at Jackson city on Monday August 1. J. Minune is administrator. Also mentions estate of William Williams and other unsettled affairs. Mother keeps Kodol handy claims stomach relief as testimonial.
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