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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
1
We have just received a large stock of low shoes in all sizes from infant to women's. Includes ladies Dongola Vici and patent oxfords in fresh lines plus kids and sandals. Prices quoted at 1.25, 1.35 and 1.50. Call to compare before you buy.
A Joplin saloon man who sought to open a Jasper saloon gave up after a week of circulating a petition. Public sentiment against the saloon proved strong, with over a hundred citizens signing to urge the council to revoke the $2200 yearly license. The council meeting to hear the petition is upcoming. Also note church entertainments by Prof. E F Horakat and a local straw hat display at R L Roberts & Son.
Prof E E Harakat, born in Dannecus Syria, will address M E Church next Sunday Monday and Tuesday evenings. Sunday feature Protestantism in the Orient, Monday offers a six girl tableaux, Tuesday shows moving pictures and eight strip story scenes. Sunday free with offering, Monday silver coin admission for children, adults 10 and 15 cents. Prof Baravat highly recommended by pastors.
Wilbert Miller sells his Lonore tract to N A Mackey cashier of the First National Bank who plans to finish a new residence this summer and may move to Colorado or Oklahoma D A Roberts sells a southeast town residence with four lots for 9550 and Mo Pac offers spring fares to Joplin April 24 with return by April 20 plus a special low daily to California and the Northwest until June 15 A 12 pound baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Sam Jones Dewey neighborhood Miss Pearls Wilson of Lamar visits cousin Mrs W T Ferguson Webb Bros and Mrs Nellie Crow start new positions at Harbor's store Buy a Trust Binder ask about interest rates.
A catalog note lists Belle of St Louis and Lygia styles in various counts with discounted prices. It mentions Pearless Wilson and Lady Claire models with specific style counts and price points, plus Patent leather options and soles or tips available in light medium or extension variants.
R P McMahan known as Park volunteers to serve as mayor after urging from local businessmen. Acting Mayor Persen plans a special election after the next regular meeting in May. he says the people must act if someone volunteers. Also notes social notes and local business updates including weddings, movers, and spring goods at J D Harbur.
Advertising copy notes prices for Gent's fine shoes including Wilson at Diplomat 2.50 King William at 3.50 8.00 College at 3.75 and asserts ongoing improvement of line to offer best values, latest styles, quality stock, and thoroughly good serviceable shoes at the lowest possible price.
Skilled care emphasized with experience patience and sympathy. Dentists promise painless tooth extraction using vitalized air or topical application to gums, highlighting their thorough equipment and dedication to easing patient anxiety.
Arrangements for Jasper High School's eight annual commencement at Christina Church Friday night are nearly complete and expected to draw a large crowd. Alumni Association will host post ceremony events at Me Costin and Monck Hall. program includes speeches by Ertie Roberts Parker Sheets Away Doola Eabrie Coville Hogan Mudie Mer Morgan Wilhoit Eden Took Evany Giraen Owings Roy Bourher and Delia Glaze. diplomas presented by Board of Education president Rev. Jones Embree.
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