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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
8
A fragmented Republican message from Missouri stresses party unity to win in 1904. It calls for ballot counts in St Louis, St Joseph, and Kansas City, endorses Roosevelt and Cockrell, and criticizes Stone while urging support for a full Republican ticket and party majority.
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the only pure unadulterated witch hazel product. It claims counterfeit salves exist and credits I C DeWitt with inventing the salve, praising its use for cuts burns bruises tetter blind bleeding itching and piles sold by all druggists.
County corn exhibitors urged to select uniform ears with quality and size balance for the November 14 display under the Missouri World's Fair commission. Prizes are offered for best white yellow and mixed corn and for best display of long ears. Entrants should wrap ears, avoid shelling, and store in mouse proof boxes to preserve color and freshness for the St Louis world competition.
Mrs. W. W. Saylor of Hilliard Poon reports a complete cure from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia. The ad cites loss of appetite, weakness, nervousness, headaches, constipation, bad breath, sour risings, and stomach troubles as quickly remedied. It claims Kodol provides natural digestive juices plus tonic properties and is sold by druggists.
Enrollment at the University of Missouri nears a record with about 1350 new students in Columbia and 120 more than last year at this stage. Read Hall opens as a women’s dormitory, improvements at La throp and Benton Halls, a planned gymnasium, and ongoing campus expansion include a larger athletic field. State editors’ support is credited for boosting publicity and enrollment across all departments including Rolla School of Mines.
The Missouri World's Fair commission offers cash prizes for corn displays across counties. Prizes include first, second, and third places for ears and special awards for large and long ears, with details provided by J. J. Waters in St. Louis and George B. Ellis in Columbia.
The ad claims dyspepsia relief without milk and toast by using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It states the product enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest all wholesome food and acts as a universal cure for indigestion and stomach troubles.
The Chattanooga Medicine Co lists Wine of Cardui and Thedford's Black Draught among its premier products. A Cincinnati testimonial from May 1902 praises Wine of Cardui as a lifelong female tonic, helping a woman conquer years of pain and weakness and restore regular health and vitality.
Statewide meetings draw teachers and patrons to rally for school improvement.county and district attendance is high with many directors present. Emphasis falls on systematic study, school organization, local library use, and modern school facilities and sanitation. Directors and patrons are urged to attend and support the work.
Miss Carrie Lee Carter of Dexter Missouri national W C T U lecturer speaks at two Methodist and Baptist churches next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 30. She is praised as refined entertaining and logical with clear diction and wit. Times Anniston Alabama notes her as a distinguished daughter. Public invited to attend.
The collector will meet taxpayers at multiple locations from October 26 to November 20 for tax payments. Locations include Crump Welch Dutchtown and many townships with specific dates listed. Unpaid taxes may lead to seizure and sale, and back tax books will not be carried. books are at the Jackson office.
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