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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
2
A meeting of the Merchants and Mechanics Mutual Aid association will be held in the courthouse at Jackson Missouri on April 11 1904 Henry W Purz is noted in the notice.
From Fruitland the weather brings heavy rain and mud hindering farming work. Water gaps wash fences and wheat fields suffer though optimism remains for spring plowing. Local notes report Amos McLain’s mumps improving slowly Alex McNeely’s slow recovery and visitors including Mrs Carrie Jones Aunt Margaret Stevenson and J C Davis from St Louis. A stave factory is expected in Fruitland this fall. SCRIBBLER.
Readers are urged to petition Congress to raise rural postmen salaries to match city carriers. The piece highlights that city carriers earn 600 to 1000 plus overtime and holidays, while rural carriers work 20 to 30 miles daily in all weathers on a 6000 annual salary with fewer privileges. It argues the rural burden justifies higher pay and benefits.
On Easter Monday night at the recital hall J. M. A. presents an entertaining program for charity. The lineup includes an orchestra, The Snow Storm emotional drama, The Oak in the Storm comedy, and musical selections by Miss Katharine Kobelsperger Miss Goldof McCune and others with Col. T. W. Birmingham and Maj. E. V. Greenfield among the performers.
Notice that Jackson city district in Missouri will hold the annual school election at the county clerk's office in the courthouse on Tuesday April 5 1004 to elect two directors for three years and vote on a 70 cent tax levy to sustain the schools plus a proposition to adopt County School Supervision for Cape Girardeau County. T D Hines president A P Benrens secretary
For sale a cer of 160 acres in lots 15 and 22, to 32, 1. 12, about 44 miles northwest of Jackson, on a good county road. 120 acres in cultivation and 40 acres of good timber. For particulars, apply at this office.
An old advertisement extols consumption treatment via Scott's Emulsion, advising fresh air rest and hearty eating. It urges early recognition, regular use, and promises a free sample. The message emphasizes that even if not consumption, benefits may arise and stresses product availability through Scott & Bowne, chemists.
Bargains at Plainview Nursery for ten days only. Apple and peach trees at 7 per 100, pear plum and cherry trees 20c each, pear 815 per 100. No. 4 healthy stock, good assortment. Come and see. Cary Wallace, Proprietor. Phone 32. Jackson, Mo.
Three farms totaling 260 acres with 100 acres on one and 80 acres on each of the other two, plus two engines a 20 HP Port Huron and a 13 HP Russell, hay baler threshing machine saw mill and pen huller. All in good condition. For particulars call or write D. R. Anderson Jackson Missouri.
The March 18 good roads meeting is recalled by Cape County residents near Jackson. Men drag and repair local roads, inspired by Mr. King’s visit, aiming to improve travel, communication between county sections, property values, and overall quality of life through sustained road upkeep.
Jackson lodge No 134 AOUW adopts resolutions in mourning for J G Ranney who died February 18 104 The lodge notes his faithfulness and usefulness as a member and citizen and extends sympathy to his wife Four charter draped for thirty days copies sent to the widow and published in the Jackson Herald and Missouri Cash-Book
Probate Court of Cape Girardeau grants letters of administration dated February 12, 1904. All claimants must present claims within one year for allowance or be barred. two years from publication to file will forever bar. Josl KORTLER is named administrator.
WANTED Special representative in this county and adjoining territories to represent an old established business house of solid financial standings. Salary 21 weekly with expenses paid each Monday by check direct from headquaters. Expenses advanced, and horse and buggy furnished when necessity. Position permanent. Address The Columbia 630 Monon Bridge Chicago Il.
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