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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary line shows terms for an entity named Wekanp with a one year period. The OCR reads unclear but indicates a duration of one year and mentions a Senate or similar body. No identifiable dates, places, or organizations beyond Wekanp.
The Republican State Nominating Convention is planned for Jefferson City with details noted for July 18, 1908, and a Republican Judicial Convocation is set for Joplin. A summer gathering at Winona Indiana promises a deluxe program in late July with speakers Marcus Hanna and Samuel Compers scheduled to address attendees on Labor Day.
An Optimist column argues delegates to political conventions should be paid their expenses. It contends the public should cover four to five days and 50 to 100 dollars, as workers like road overseers are paid, and criticizes using railroad passes to attend. Mr Hoffan is praised for sensible view.
A fragmented OCR item discusses duties and a medical remedy, naming Dr. BW Luys and Gordoufille. It mentions feeble children and digestion, promoting small doses of a vermifuge. The text resembles a dubious historical advertisement or public notice.
Real estate transfers are listed from Cape Girardeau and nearby areas, noting several property deeds and owners. A Hastings column includes Latour letters from Bonne Terre and commentary on press integrity, arguing a party paper must balance loyalty with truth and condemn leaders when necessary.
The public school closes with exercises at the courthouse on June 20 at p.m. It includes two gold medal contests for best recitation and best declamation, plus the scholarship medal. The program features chorus numbers, prayers by Rev. C. W. Latham, numerous recitations and declamations, solos, and diploma presentations by D. Hines, president of the Board of Education.
An old advertorial touts Hervine as a tonic laxative and restorative for summer fatigue. It claims to boost appetite digestion and liver activity, endorsing widespread use and citing testimonials from Dr. Newton and others in Newton Kan and Gordonville Mo.
Plowing corn is the rush now with 88 wheat harvest due last of the week. Uncle Davie Willa, oldest in the community, is very feeble with age and heart trouble. Twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conner. Fruitland and Pocahontas baseball tied 1 to 1. Road overseer J. C. Davis and Robert Reid using a road grader. Miss Gusta Schneer and Mona Caldwell visited Bollinger county. Oriole correspondent debated river-hill issues. questions remain about public interest and local benefits. Wheat harvest expected by week’s end. Irish potatoes growing well. Political talk lingers, Democrats and Republicans uneasy after railroad pass flap. Proposals for direct county candiate votes discussed. A baby boy born to Renzo Miller and wife. Mrs. Mawle Snider’s family left for Missouri and nearby counties for a visit.
A terse classified item seeks wool by subscription, urging prompt delivery. The notice uses archaic spelling and phrasing, mentioning a person or entity likely connected to a local market or barter system. No specific dates or quantities are stated beyond "a few loads."
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