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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
6
A mosaic of quips and quick takes from The Jackson Herald pages, listing jokes about Francis Joseph, royalty, fashion, finance, and society. Snippets mention Rockefeller, hoopskirts, a Dutch deficit, a freeball pitcher, and theatrical notes.
A fragmented report suggests a controversy over a new school for witches, with residents noting plans and potential impact. Names and precise details are unclear, but the piece hints at local controversy around funding and curriculum, plus reactions from several community figures.
A fragmentary account recalls Avignon the papal seat in the 14th century. It notes the grand palace as a symbol of power, its fortifications and tomb of Pope John XI, and its later decline leaving only ruined relics and a church ruin amid lingering memories of papal glory and street life.
A 1905 newspaper note extols acetylene as the safest cheapest light for homes and shops. It cites insurance approvals, low fire risk, and cost comparisons to kerosene, gasoline, electricity, and city gas. The piece touts sunlight-like quality, reduced oxygen usage, and faster plant growth, urging readers to request a free book.
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