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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
1
Wheat 850 today. Various locals and visitors noted in Jackson and Cape Girardeau region including Davis, Hays, Osbron, Litzelfelner, Talley, Henderson. Died Gus Thornton and Myrtle Stevens. For sale cattle, horse, dairy, seeds, ice cream, and building materials. Community events include shop notices, church services, school board, and musical play Cul t T. Birmingham credited for stage work.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions graduation time and medals, likely describing awards and scenes at a ceremony. It references fathers and youths, with unclear phrases about prizes, prizes, and items such as chains and other goods.
The advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as vital for life and enjoyment, claiming it builds flesh and strength for consumption cure and recovery from wasting diseases. It targets men women and children, praising it as nourishment for growth and vitality, with a sales claim of medical benefits and widespread availability.
A Jackson area report notes a crossing settlement at Honek railroad near Jackson and possible Etoe depot at Diveksorn. A beginner painter in White and Dirtown, about two years old, is missing. rewards offered by Mansy Bryan. A death in West Jackson: Mrs. Tirrence Torrence aged 65, survived by husband and six children. funeral at Presbyterian church with burial in Jackson cemetery. Gravel Road cases from the county ruled against Gravel Road Co, bond set at 3000 pending appeals to the Supreme Court. Road grading advances toward Jackson Ink Ridge area with rails soon laid and a Houck era railroad anticipated.
A brief classified item offers farms for sale or trade including fruit stock or plain farmland. The notice mentions a four tun suitability and is signed by Rh. M. Sawyer with an unclear addressee.
A vintage ad urges buyers to choose Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry, noting no sticking to iron and 1 oz per package, claiming other brands come in larger but same price pound packs, with Defiance free from injurious chemicals and clearly marked packaging.
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