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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
A essay decries use of white heron plumes in hats. It condemns hunting, trapping, and stuffing of birds for fashion, citing biblical law on not harming the dam and young. The piece laments the near extinction of the white heron in South Florida and condemns milliners’ cruelty.
Health is generally good and activity grows with a booming Leeman high school this winter. A new store nears completion by Mr A Morton while Mr Wm Shelton moves to Oran Mo after a recent sale. Trading pairs include Wm Myer and Charley Trickey. A friend Shelby Owens returns and George Sides enters land claimed by Jess Story. A cooler spell follows last week’s rain despite a Sunday work controversy.
The St Louis Republic reports a piano recital at the Masonic Temple Odeon on Wednesday evening November 11 to benefit the Society of Scientific and Religious Truthseekers. Theodore C. Hunter performed with vocalist Miss Myrna Sharlow and accompanist Leo V Zumster. Hunter is noted as a former Jackson resident.
A nostalgic reminiscence portrays Grandma Dixon living in a small vine-thatch cottage. She counseled joy by counting blessings and sharing cheer, telling others to cast aside worries and march up the hill to banish sorrow. Her simple creed, praised by family, made happiness bloom like song through hardships.
The stereoptican views of the Life of Jesus shown at the J M A Hall Tuesday night traced Christ’s life from birth to ascension. The presentation was praised for fine pictures clear descriptions by Col T W Birmingham and fitting music and singing. The audience expressed satisfaction and gratitude to Colonel Birmingham for the engaging and instructive entertainment.
We, the undersigned, will be in Jackson on Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21 for the purpose of buying mules. Mules wanted from 144 to 16 hands. Highest market price paid for good stall. Ratz Bros. Red Bud, Hl.
Local notice urges public to join Goodwin and Jean for a community rabbit hunting time. Officials emphasize safety and ethical hunting practices amid seasonal activity.
Last week the power house alarm drew anxious citizens as Johnny on the Spot rushed to two blazes. On Thursday morning a flue fire burned at Dr. G. S. Henderson’s residence. On Saturday a fire at Judge Edw. D. Hays’s home was discovered by Mrs. Hunter and reported by Lee Masters of Cape County Milling. The flames were soon suppressed with little damage.
The Rev. il R Hicks Almanac for 1909 is advertised with prepublication date of November 15, 1908, featuring new content and colored covers. It billed as the best astronomical year book and the only one with Hicks Weather Forecasts priced at 35 cents by mail or 20 cents on newsstands. One free copy with Word and Works, monthly in America, discount quantities for almanacs, and agents wanted from Word and Works Pub Co, 2201 Locust Street, St. Louis Missouri.
Gov Hadley vows to act with haste slowly and appoint capable, honest officials to uphold the Republican platform, including home rule for large cities. He will protect business interests, avoid political removals in police, and pursue a constructive administration benefiting the state's growth. A church note admonishes disruptive churchgoers to remain for services.
From Nov 4 to Nov 13 the county superintendent lists visits to Randles Delta Maplehrore Poplar Ridge Liberty Allenville Whitewater Crump Hickory Grove Helderman Gravel Hill Strader Burfordville. Teachers named include Georgia Allen Maude Clippard Prudence Browning Lottie Ates Leah Wiley Jesse Kinder Grace Summers Wilson Proffer W. A. Fulbright Chas H Daume Cora E Cauvey Ray Miller A B Leisley Elodie Proffer. Enrollments range 21 to 69 with present counts from 16 to 57.
Squire H W Hahs was to have court but Ferdinand Berkbigler charged with felonious assault sought change of venue. New Justice O B Reid heard five witnesses for state and defense and Berkbigler bound over to circuit court. Other cases continued to March 18. T E McNeely visited schools, T E Crites and family went to St Louis with stock. Twenty coops of turkeys shipped from Daily. Business boomed after the election. Hurrah for Taft and Hadley.
The undersigned thanks all who aided at the funeral of our son Henry Chas Bleckwendt. A year’s Herald subscription, a Wall Chart with 3 maps and two pages of information, and a 32 page souvenir Herald with a full Jackson write up offered for 1.25. Regular prices total 2.60.
Obituary note from Pasadena California dated November 1908 for Mrs Olga Evelyn Byrd McFarland. Born in the city, she died aged 23 after marriage to Bates McFarland in June 1907. Funeral held at Methodist church with Rev M T Haw. burial Friday November 13, 1908 in city cemetery. She was described as studious, affectionate, cultured, and beloved by family and friends. Floral tributes noted, including a white flower pall from close friends.
From Millerville comes word of a recent beneficial rainfall, health updates on Clyde Buchanan and Frank Caldwell’s new son born October 14. Poultry trades by J W Miller benefit Goodwin and Jean of Jackson. W C T U silver medal contest crowned Stella Huff. Revival meetings at Old Salem and Gravel Hill closed. High School Society shifts to biweekly evenings. James and George Miller left for St. Louis due to their brother the Doctor’s serious illness.
An advertising pitch offers a wall map for $1.25 and a Herald one year subscription, with 50 cents for the map alone. Existing paid subscribers can extend their subscription eight months and get a map for 0 cents, inviting readers to respond if interested.
National Live Stock Commission Company reports cattle receipts at 9500 with liberal supplies. Market weakens 15 to 25 cents from Monday, best loads around 7.25 per cwt, odd yearlings to 87.50, yearlings and steers show varied bids. Hog receipts at 9000 with prices 5.45 to 5.80, sheep 2000 with lambs 5.85 tops. overall prospects show lighter future supplies and slight value strengthening by week’s end.
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