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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
4
The Herald notes Walter Dickey and William Warner likely candidates for the United States Senate on the Republican ticket. It highlights a prosperity theme with hog prices and grain prices cited, and urges backing railroads over automobiles while reporting on a proposed National Guard pay bill.
A local businessman reflecting on twelve years of effort in Jackson says the town has been built up and served. now he plans to focus on self-satisfaction and charging for space, signaling a shift from community aid to personal gain.
The source discusses the deep waterway project to the C 'f, noting that had nature helped earlier the cost would be lower. It argues waterways can no longer compete with railroads, suggesting railroad companies await river improvement to respond with freight rate adjustments.
A terse rant argues that a nonsubscriber who withholds payments has no claim to newspaper space for notices or other content. It likens the unpaid reader to a merchant who trades not, insisting such a person cannot dictate publication in the paper.
The Fredericktown Democrat-News reports a bold plan requiring advance payment to receive the paper. Subscribers who cannot prepay will not have the paper mailed, with threats of termination. The editorial notes similar past issues and argues editors need funds.
I will act as agent for M. H. Robb and sell at public sale at the Jackson Court House Missouri on Saturday November 27 1909 at 1 pm the described real estate lies in Cape Girardeau county including the West half of Southeast quarter Section 24 Township 33 North Range 12 East 80 acres plus West half and Northeast quarter of Northeast quarter Section 25 Township 33 North Range 12 East 120 acres plus 37 45 acres North half of Lot 2 Northwest quarter Section 30 Township 33 North Range 13 East total about 237 45 acres more or less Purchaser to pay cash on delivery of deed Possession given immediately Private sale also offered See T D Hines for Fire Lightning and Wind Storm Insurance at lowest rates.
Mrs Jamies Doncan of Haynesville Maine says a twenty year struggle with dyspepsia and insomnia ended after using Electric Bitters. She reports complete cure after many doctors gave up and notes the remedy helps indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble and female complaints. Only 40 cents at druggists.
Brighten your home by dyeing curtains, range doors, porches, and more with Putnam Fade Free Dyes. Easy to use and quick to apply, these dyes provide lasting color without hassle or mess.
A drug advertorial urges use of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney disease symptoms. A Jackson Missouri resident touts night pain, dizziness, and irregular urination easing after three years of use. Buffalo New York distributors Foster Milburn Co. claims sole U.S. agents. price listed as 50 cents.
In Cape Girardeau Missouri the Court of Common Pleas orders sale of multiple parcels totaling 112.02 acres in townships 31N range 13E, with detailed metes and bounds. Auction set for November 24, 1909 at the courthouse, terms 20 percent cash and a 12 month balance with 6 percent interest. Also included are road overseer requirements and tax delinquent lists. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advert follows.
Exiled from home in Oklahoma for fearsome couch that resisted cures for two years, Mountain wife seeks relief. After six months he returns with deadly results, then turns to Dr. King's New Discovery. Six bottles restore health, claimed by the user as effective against coughs and lung troubles. Trial bottle free. $1 guaranteed by druggists.
C. Welling and Son announce a new blacksmith shop near the Powell farm on Byrd's Creek offering horse shoeing and general blacksmithing services. Call for work.
National Stock Yards reports hog receipts around 9100 with prices from 7.85 to 8.15, mixed and butcher hogs 7.90 to 8.10, and others up to 8.15. Hog market strong, packers active, butchers and shippers steady. Sheep receipts about 3500 with top lambs around 7.50 and top sheep near 4.50. prospects favorable.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions birds and bears with unclear names and actions. It references Pariit Windrew Orhas Pramiog Vietuies Soting Myehties and killing or where, but the exact event, place, or date is not decipherable. The readable elements are isolated nouns without coherent narrative.
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