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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
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The Legislature will probably adjourn on May 7. The immigration law for advertising the State, recommended by Governor Hadley, has been enacted.
The General Assembly passed a bill authorizing 5 million dollars in bonds to fund a new capitol building in Jefferson City. The measure outlines bond issuance and repayment terms set by state authorities.
The Missouri Legislature declares carriers found guilty will face two years in prison. The measure aims to deter youths from carrying pistols and curb gun violence.
The Jackson 8¢ ool elects Prof. B. Hugh Smith as county superintendent at the High School. Unclear if he will accept or stay with Scott county schools. District division looms as judges and lawyers favor splitting the circuit into Democratic and Republican paths with Wilson Cramer and B F Davis named as possible appointees.
Kate Byrne is named administratrix by the Probate Court of Cape Girardeau County for the estate of James A Byrne deceased with hearing May 8 1909. Creditors must present claims within one year for allowance or risk being barred. claims not shown within two years from publication will be forever barred.
Court of Cape Girardeau County sets April 20 1909 as the hearing date for the estate of Frederick Koerber. Administrator M B Shelton directs parties to exhibit assets and claims for review.
Notice states May 15 start for carding wool and that all wool arriving after that date will be carded. Signed by Jd J. McNeely of the Jackson Machine Shop.
In New Idea Woman's Magazine the piece urges householders to back compulsory education as a protection for children and to engage with the board of health and board of education. It argues for smarter optimism and stronger social conscience, calling for better electing of leaders and clearer public expectations to meet twentieth century challenges.
In a late chapter Bud Thames faces Diana Langdon’s schemes as Senator Langdon contends with Peabody and naval base pressure. Georgia Langdon’s romance and a dinner with Washington figures set a tense backdrop for loyalties, betrayals, and a possible congressional resignation.
The piece recalls Langdon holding grand dinners in Washington where invitations were rarely accepted. His Mississippi cook, a famed Southern chef, even enticed the secretary of state with a bid for his services. Langdon quips that no one would leave General Washington’s kitchen, not even for the presidency, and he could not discharge the cook if he tried.
In a tense scene, Hope Langdon confronts her father Senator Langdon and Mr Haines at the house. Hope asserts control as relationships fray. Caroline and others maneuver to summon the senator while warnings and threats ripple through the room. The tension centers on avoiding a public confrontation and securing Mr Haines’s arrival that night.
An old advertisement extols Quaker Oats as superior for strength and endurance, citing recent tests and economy. It claims oats outrank greasy foods, notes popularity and grocery availability, with pricing for regular and large family packages and a china gift offer.
6 PERCY. WONEY. I have a client who desires to place money n Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois, at 5 per cent in large sums and 6 per cent in smaller, on well-improved farms with clear titles. Write or call on ORREN WILSON, Attorney-at-Law, Suit 205, Second Floor Harrison & Himmelberger Bldg., Cape Girardeau.
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