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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
5
Bruening and Kersiner Ury Goods Company presents an early spring display featuring embroideries silks and dress materials for confirmations. The shop touts Selz Shoes men’s and boys’ spring hats and caps and a wide array of large bargains across departments with prices described as very reasonable.
Official organ notice listing advertising rates per line for legal notices professional cards and display advertisements in the Jackson Herald with pricing and publication details.
Announcements declare F A Kage F J Tacke D M Scivally and Orren Wilson as sheriff prosecutor and related offices in Cape Girardeau County with Republican primary set for August 4 1908. Lewis Daugherty T F Mitchel and B F Lusk also listed for county assessor and treasurer seeking GOP votes.
Missouri eyes a high turnout race with vigorous lines of attack as campaigns intensify. Kentucky lawmakers elected a Republican U S senator last week signaling a partisan shift and shaping regional political dynamics.
Republicans express pride in the record of state officers and confidence in carrying the state, provided no blunders occur.
Judge J. L. Fort is said to have withdrawn from the Democratic bid for governor and the announcement of Chairman W. N. Evans is expected in a few days.
Judge W H Evans of West Plains enters the Democratic nomination contest to oppose Wallace and Cowherd. The move is seen as ensuring Cowherd’s nomination and likely Republican victory for Missouri.
The Republican State Convention passed off in good shape with all factions united. Senator William Warner was made permanent chairman and Fred Naeter permanent secretary. Hadley endorsed for governor and W. H. Taft for president. Nagel endorsed for national committeeman, with at large delegates Hadley, Warner, Bothwell, and Holmes elected.
A local endorsement praises Herman Rabich as a strong choice for a county bench seat from Cape Town township. The speaker argues Cape township deserves representation on the bench and names Rabich as the best available candidate for the position.
A local observer praises the Herald as the county’s top advertising medium citing wide reach. The article notes readers vary in paying, borrowing, or stealing copies, yet all still read the paper.
A Texas county family names a girl Panie Plunk reflecting a local naming joke. The note warns against extending the name beyond the Texas county line, hinting at a border dispute or local humor surrounding the Panie naming trend.
The Herald notes T F Mitehel announces for county assessor. He has served as deputy assessor for three years and as county central committee man for years. A longtime Republican, he is described as party loyal and capable, deserving careful voter consideration.
The text notes Folk not endorsing Fort influencing his withdrawal, citing Folk's past stance on law enforcement and good government, plus constitutional prohibition framing. It recalls Champ Clark praising Dave Ball as a longtime friend and offering statewide stump support for Ball.
A county paper carries a political appeal from a candidate for county treasurer stating qualification for the treasurer’s duties and requesting Republican support and influence. The candidate notes not all Republicans may be reached but seeks endorsement and promises to prove worthy if successful.
Property listing offers one six room house and one acre of ground with a barn 32 by 40 feet plus one half acre and a second lot 90 by 100 feet. All for sale at 1500 dollars if sold at once. Apply at this office.
The Smith brothers of Sikeston, tried for a crime last summer and convicted, are now found guilty by the highest courts and likely to go to the penitentiary, raising questions about whether justice aligns with the law in their case.
A Monday night meeting at the court house organized local option forces for a resubmission campaign in Dunklin county. Eld J M Blaylock led, with speakers including D B Pankey W R Satterfield Rev C W Latham Virgil McKay and Senator T R Ely among others. D B Pankey named permanent chairman and W Petty permanent secretary. a seven member campaign committee was appointed to handle forthcoming fight preparations.
The article discusses ongoing local option arguments ahead of polls closing. It notes expected drys to win but urges vigilant advocacy, while Dunklin county editors reveal mixed views and a cautious stance on enforcing saloon restrictions without urging coercion.
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