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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
2
An open letter from Col. G. C. Thelenius appears in the Hiren column as he withdraws from the May ticket. He states reasons against running, citing procedural issues and his alignment with honest Republican principles while signaling hundreds of petitioners opposed to the convention’s conduct.
The La Grange Massachusetts Weolky Vindicator describes town industries and features a halftone tour of the Real Bonl factory. J D Martin of Battle Creek Michigan proposed "Howl Mood" and named it Por Mo. It is claimed to contain all ingredients for a perfectly digestive food.
The Anti Saloon League urged Sunday business closures nationwide and last Sunday most places shut down. In New Madrid druggists plan 10 AM to 12 PM hours with afternoon operation and a 7 PM close to let clerks and customers attend church.
Claiming to restore appetite digestion and liver activity Herbine is pitched as a tonic laxative remedy. A Grand View hotel proprietor in Cheney Kansas praises its two year use and a doctor’s recommendation is cited. Other testimonials appear from Missouri physicians.
The week ending June 17 averaged warmer than normal with abundant sunshine. Northern counties saw showers totaling one to over two inches, while central and southeastern areas had limited rain. The favorable weather boosted crop conditions with rapid corn planting, thriving grasses and gardens, and wheat harvest underway. Rye and cotton progress varied, flax generally good, some drought damage in parts, apples finishing drop in many places, early fruit ripening in extreme southwest. A. E. Hacker, Section Director.
June exams at Cape Girardeau on June 27 and 28 with August tests at Jackson on August 22 and 23. An Institute starts in Jackson on August 11. Summers, Secretary, notes bids for city janitor service and bread delivery by phone. The board reserves the right to reject all bids.
A patchwork market report covers varied items from potatos and curd to spring chickens and pork products. It mentions Prague related notes and a dubious claim about a remedy sold by Poly’s Honey and The All druggists with a brisk, promotional tone.
W A Brooks and Nora M Lindsey appear as a couple on a marriage license notice. Additional entries mention W Jones with Bertha F Knopp ins GB Knopper and Oilie Moeder in a sequence of license records.
The U S Department of Agriculture Jackson station releases the weekly weather and crop report for the period ending June 18. Rainfall, temperatures, and field conditions across counties are summarized with notes on crop status and soil moisture. Many areas report adequate moisture, while a few districts show deficits impacting early yields.
Closing exercises of the public school will be held at the courthouse on June 20 starting at 5 p.m. The program includes two gold medal contests for best recitation and best declamation, the scholarship medal presentation, and diplomas. Participants include Helen Williams, Mary LaPierre, Louise Helukanpt, Lydia Kies, Jean Caldwell, and others with various recitations and performances.
William Pash trustee announces a public auction of 77.40 acres in Cape Girardeau County tied to a deed of trust securing a promissory note. The sale, by bidding at the south front door of the courthouse in Jackson, occurs Saturday July 12 1903 between the hours of 9 and 11 in the morning. Proceeds will satisfy the debt and trust costs.
All prints are at per yard, spools of coat's thread offered, brown maslin priced at 5d, Bastiste cloth sold in two lots at 6d and 1s, Scotch lawn at 1s 6d per bolt. Summer goods follow, with many more items too numerous to detail.
Two cans Golden Slipper Corn for 15c two cans soda for Se ten pounds good cakes for £1.00 five cakes Simmer's Soap for fe
Local shop seeks to dispose of all Queensware items in a single sale. Purchasers can expect a wide range of dishes and teaware marked for immediate removal. Limited stock and first come, first served terms apply.
The third Sunday in June is observed as memorial day by Modern Woodmen lodges. Jackson No 4033 met at 2 o'clock last Sunday, led by the Young America band, marched to the courthouse where Neighbor T D Hines delivered an address, then proceeded to the cemetery to decorate graves. The procession returned to the hall and the regalia were deposited before members went home.
The Iron Mountain announces July 4 sale of round trip fares from Jackson to points within 200 miles with a minimum ticket price of 50 cents. For more details contact D. I. Bailey in Jackson Missouri. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised with claims of curing kidney and bladder ailments.
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