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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
1
The notice urges Jackson residents to vote yes on the June 27 bond proposition for water works and electric lights. It argues the project benefits Cape Girardeau county and Southeast Missouri, invites readers to a St Francis River Improvement meeting in Memphis on June 22, and warns against contracting with Fowler's Special Agency.
An advertisement extols Lax Fos as a cure all for coughs lung issues and various ailments claiming quick benefits and a money back guarantee. It warns against opponents and lists a Dr. Woods drugstore as the selling point, portraying the product as a pinnacle of medical enterprise and originality.
Proclamation notices a Special Election in Jackson Missouri on June 27 1905 to decide issuance of 27010 dollars in bonds for water works and electric lighting. Ballots offer For increase of debt Yes or No with two thirds voter approval required and election conducted under city rules in first ward probate court office.
The County Collector's office in Jackson's Second Ward in the County Court House executes by order of the Board of Aldermen under Ordinance No 228 approved on the Sun day of June 1905. The mayor Epw. D. Hays signs with the city seal dated June 5 1905, attested by City Clerk We Paar.
Chas Williams and Ida Gladyney Steven Bank and Lena Kaiser J H Ulrich and Pauline Brennecke Isaac VanAmburg and Ida McLain license details appear in the county clerk records with names of the couples and dates of filing.
Daisy notes a July 4 religious celebration four miles southwest of Oak Ridge inviting all to attend with baskets. An elaborate program is promised and health updates mention Ed Crites as busy with few calls recently. Farmers need rain as oats and grass are short, wheat harvest starts this week. The Cape County Milling Co plans an elevator at Daisy, with W F Ruch as contractor and C F Hahn considering a local machine shop. Houck railroad extends to Perry County line on Apple Creek. Daisy picnic praised by Mr Scribbler. cooks Dan Wills and Mrs Stoffragen, inspector Big Dave Crites, about fifteen clerks at stalls.
The Rev. D Moore, pastor of the Baptist church in Harpersville New Jersey, recounts agonizing coughs from a grip and sleep disrupted by coughing. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing his cough and preventing consumption. A grand cure for diseased throat and lungs offered at 50c and 1. Trial bottle free, sold by Dr S S Woods.
Southeast Notes recounts Cape Girardeau area chatter on electric railroads from Oran to Rockview, and Houck road plans near Perryville. It notes Walter Boden’s accidental self-inflicted gunshot in Elvins on June 3, and highlights local students winning medals and promotions at regional events in Cape, Jackson, and Caruthersville, including Katie Rayburn, Will McElwain, Fred Powell, Bob Latta Crow, Walter Holley, and Clyde Shepard.
Ranking at Columbia highlights top round in his class as federal court questions Pemiscot county land titles. Fire in 1881 erased records and Carleton abstracts were later deemed legal by act, now struck down by the court. Advocates urge a new Jackson courthouse to safeguard vaults and deeds.
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