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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
4
The Jasper News Editor issue dated Thursday April 27 reports a local community update from Jasper. The page notes a telephone contact line and references local notices, events, and brief items typical of the historical paper’s tiny town coverage.
The Jasper News features a sarcastic critique of politics and loyalty as it mocks the McKinley era campaign. It parodies editorials and responses from readers, highlighting tensions between press and public figures while celebrating partisan jests and community readership.
The piece defends backing Mr. Polk, praising Governor Polls and criticizing partisan newspapers. It argues unity over faction, lauds Liberal support for Polk, and denounces attacks from rival papers and supporters of opposing viewpoints. The text expresses pride in the chosen political stance and warding off political fear.
George Peisen denounces price hikes for Devoe paint and cites agents claiming 10 to 12 gallons cover costs. The letter explains amounts spent, terms like 35 gallons of paint, and questions the value of the paint. It closes with a sales pitch and a political pledge offer.
An assortments ad copy promotes Thuwa cabbage Tormstors and ale Sweet Porat plants, praising Tarvite as best and chewy. It also touts Dyspepsia Core as a stomach aid, Dr Schapler remedies, a 100 piece Freed china dinner set, and One Minute Cough Cure, all offered by local sellers including Jasper Rackei Store and Or Schooler.
Local report details the arrival of Doyee and Low for new boxing suits. The article notes preparation by the vendors and indicates possible upgrade in athletic gear for upcoming matches. Specifics on model numbers or prices are not provided in the readable text.
A discourse extols steadfast purpose over distraction, arguing that focused intent powers achievement and resilience. It stresses the danger of wandering minds, praises singular aims, and cites moral examples and quotes to urge persistence toward lofty ideals.
A fragmented era dental text mixes claims about Pain Galen and Chamberlain's Pain Balm offering pain relief. It notes testimonials and urges use, with notices about business dissolution and calls to settle accounts. It mentions Webb Drug & Hardware Co and local merchants selling DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and bowel health.
A frightened account describes a night attack on Mis Unown’s daughter as she slept near a window. Rioters joyfully known as Croup Whooping Cough threaten the child but Henry id Tar and Ketandy’s Laxative Honey and Tar are praised as life saving. The notice claims the remedy contains no opiates and is sold by Dr Boloolne.
Physicians said W A Smithhart of Palkia was near death from consumption but Dr King New Dinewy kept him alive with treatment. The patient credited a tonic for its life saving effect. Wend bros drugstore advertised cough remedies and a complete line of building materials from UG Lumber Co.
The Jasper racket store plans a new storefront display to attract customers. The ad notes racket goods and equipment available, inviting local patrons to visit and browse a selection. The brief mentions a batter not included and signals ongoing promotions.
Fragmentary OCR describes furniture and undertaker stock including picture frames and pillows, mentions samples from Brussels and Moquotta, and notes embalming care and preservation of bodies. It lists tools, supplies, and references to preserving fluids, with torn lines obscuring details.
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