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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
5
Rev H J LaTour will preach at the Whitewater Baptist Church on Saturday the 20th at 7 pm and Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Judge W M Evans announces candidacy for re election in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Doors and windows at C W Hendersons lumber yard.
A terse classified notice offers money for large sums at 5.1 percent and smaller sums at 6 percent secured on improved farms with clear titles. It instructs to write or call Orren Wilson, Attorney-at-Law, Suite 205, Second Floor Harrison & Himmelberger Building, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Cattle receipts 00 with steady market for choice steers and cows. heifers and steers lower by 10 to 20 cents. hog receipts 12 601 with mixed and butcher hogs 7.80 to 8.15. good pigs 7.25 to 7.40. light pigs 7.00 to 7.15. Sheep receipts 2000 with market steady to strong. good to choice lambs 7.25 to 7.50. Outlook favorable for good kinds. National Live Stock Commission Ga.
In 1904 Youths Companion cites Dr Browne praising oats as highly nutritious. He notes oats rich in fats phosphorus and lecithins and claims oatmeal strengthens the thyroid aiding growth and vigor. He cites Scottish adoption of oatmeal porridge as shaping a big boned energetic race.
Real estate transfers include Katy Burgess to H. G. and Lot 1 Range A Cape and several other Lot transfers in Cape, Jackson, and McLain additions with various sums from 150 to 2600 dollars. An offer to sell or trade a Jackson home is advertised by W. H. Miller with bank contact. A Bucklen Arnica Salve endorsement notes its healing claims and local availability.
Corn is nearly in and wheat faces Hessian fly damage. Miner Monroe Mabrey dies of typhoid on November 5. Forest fires strike fencing and cornfields. Engineer Seivally advances the Whitewater public road. James A. McCullough and Monroe Proffer visit the teachers meeting on Saturday the 6th. Verna Welborn hosts a school library box supper. Rural school graduates will be few this year. many children remain in country schools.
An article notes growing forest restoration in China led by German expertise. Since Tsingtao’s occupation, about 2965 acres have been planted with acacias, pine, and other species. Caterpillar pests, moisture shortages, and thieves hinder progress, but acacias show resilience. The Chinese government and European-managed mines plan broader afforestation, including Mukden’s forest school and 260 miles of Shantung Railway planting acacias.
Advertisement claims the pills help both young girls and older women heal headaches and nervous tension. It markets the product as a universal remedy that builds health and strengthens nerves, priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
Several corn dhuckings noted in the neighborhood over two weeks. A christening occurred at August Love's on Sunday the 7th. Ida Sievers and Carolina Wolfenkoehler were in Jackson Saturday. A girl was born to L. Dickerson and wife on the 5th. German church preached Sunday. Grandma Bap, who fell and broke her arm, improves. School progress under Andrew Caldwell. Otto Kauffmann and Emil Mantz having houses painted. Holer Barber College of St. Louis seeks men to learn barber trade. offers inducements and sends free catalogue.
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