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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
4
A fragment issue of the Jackson Herald notes advertising columns, political commentary, and local observations. It praises civic effort, discusses primary law amendments affecting small parties, and mentions upcoming attorney nominations. It comments on literacy and youth, and cites President Taft addressing Mormons.
Senator Warner says the tariff bill passed with the facts then available and any flaws will be cured by the tariff commission. He notes no bill is perfect and that the commission will adjust complications as they arise.
The editor seeks contributions from readers to provide a write-up of a baseball game for the Herald. The note encourages fans to submit a detailed narrative in plain language suitable for publication.
Republicans gear up for an aggressive campaign in 1 as the Centennial at St. Louis the State Fair at Sedalia and the Cape fair run next week. Taft touts the Payne Aldrich tariff as the best measure passed by a Republican Congress and will attend the Cape October 26 with preparations for a proper reception. An adjourned term of the circuit court will address efforts to quash the Cape mayor and Cape Republican editor indictment. Local business leagues form across the region with calls to rebuild Jackson’s Commercial Club. The attorney general declares highway engineer appointments by county courts mandatory. The piece ends with a critique of unequal punishments for theft versus large embezzlements.
The Republican county clerk probate judge and recorder aim for a second term with no opposition in the primary, citing efficient services as the reason they will likely be elected.
Missouri Pacific plans double tracking from Bismarck to Whitewater and contemplates a Whitewater valley branch via Millerville and Biehle to Perryville. The passage urges Jackson residents to learn what Mr. Houck intends to do and get involved.
Hon Louis Houck spoke in our city on railroad service and investment. He noted engines and rolling stock need costly improvements but will add trains and improve service to spur more business and better public transportation.
National Stock Yards on Sept 27 reports cattle receipts 9500 with prices 10 to 15 cents lower and steady for choice steers. Hogs 7500 mostly plain class with top $8.45 and bulk $7.85 to $8.40. Sheep 2000 receipts with market steady. top lambs $7 and best sheep $4.50 to $4.06. National Live Stock Com Co.
A bold guaranteed advertisement asserts Cole's Hot Blast stoves are not an experiment, with annual output of 60,000 from Chicago and widespread use across the United States. It cites guarantees on fuel savings, fire retention, airtightness, and smoke-free feeds, signed by J W McCombs Jr as sole agent, urging readers to inspect before winter.
For Sale or Trade. A lot of three fourths acre with two houses and outbuildings in Oak Ridge is offered for trade or sale, with preference for property in Jackson. Contact J. S. Peterson, Box 65, Oak Ridge, Missouri. Rev. C. J. Mueller returns to Gordonville church for another year and preaches evangelistic sermon Sunday. W. G. Schneider and wife attend the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Blottner near the Cape Sunday.
Directors of Cape Girardeau County Farmers and Stockbreeders meet at Cave Fair grounds on Saturday October 9 at ten o clock in the secretary's office. B F Sides secretary.
The demand for Dr King s New Life Pills is rising as druggists report a rush of customers seeking a remedy for Sour Stomach Constipation Indigestion Biliousness Jaundice Sick Headache Chills and Malaria. The popular cure is priced at 26e and available at all drug stores.
Bloomfield Vindicator reports a September term list with thirty divorce cases. The item notes court actions and reflects local legal activity but provides no further names beyond the publication.
A list of hopeful couples including S. Shy and Sahila Mo Ida Hirst and Chaffee, Charles Moore and Allenvill eyer Bock, G. Boren and New Wells, Sadie M Schulenberg and Richard H Green, Jeff and Sadie H Johnson, Cape, Henry C Golden and Cape, Lillie M Davis and Robert Woods, Cape, Ida May Williams and A. H. Peterson. The notice also announces sealed bids in Jackson for concrete culverts at several roads and mentions plans on file at the county clerk's office. Dennis Scivally, Highway Engineer, Jackson Mo.
An old advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders. A Missouri reader from Jackson, Mrs. Henry Reitzel, credits relief from back pain headaches and urinary problems after using the product, claiming consistent benefit since 1906 and purchases from W E Wood’s drug store.
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