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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
1
A large supply of low shoes in all sizes from infant to ladies is advertised. Infant sizes 3 and up are available, with a fine line of ladies low shoes in Dongola, Vici and Patent, plus kids Oxfords and sandals. Prices listed as low figures tempt buyers before shopping elsewhere.
A brisk Friday ceremony at the Christian church marked the eighth grade commencement for the Jasper Wich School class of 1924 with crowd of over five hundred. Speeches by Parker Sheets Marion Van Dosen and others urged graduates to work hard, aim high, and prepare for future college and life, as diplomas were handed by D. W. Teeter.
The advertisement markets Belle of Louis in three styles at 50 cents to 2.00 dollars, Peerless Tinfive in five styles at 2.00 dollars, four styles at 2.50, Lady Claire in three styles at 3.00, plus Lugin in three styles with patent leather options. It offers light, medium or extension soles, stock or patent leather tips, or all patents.
City crews on steel works in wet weather as Commissioner Hagar directs men to fill labor for poll tax duties. Cornelius J. W. Douebor warns payers will face labor replacement if full tax owed is not collected. Meanwhile, Jasper Lodge I.O.O.F. observes the ninth anniversary of their order’s founding with speeches from C. Rowe and notices of members’ travel. Death of Mrs. Mattha A. Pagan marked by service in Carthage. funeral arrangements and local obituaries noted.
Alumni association of Jasper High Behold held a banquet after the commencement exercises at the Christian church on Friday. Graduates and former students attended, sharing reminiscences, ice cream and cake refreshment, with no formal program but much enjoyment and nostalgic talk of school days.
A brief price list shows Wilson at 2.50 King William at 8.00 Diplo at 8.00 College at 3.50 3.75. The notice records shoe shop prices for men with multiple model names and amounts.
An Albany dentist advertises a pain free tooth extraction by an appliance named Mab Chee, claiming a gentle method and quick service. The notice also mentions a fast ride square near Myers' store and provides a telephone contact for VARTHARE, MO.
A special meeting of the school board elected Prof. J. J. Rowe as principal. Teachers and department heads were announced for the coming year including Mrs. Slice in the German department and Miss Neea owek as head of the primary room. Several local staff and visiting educators attended, with remarks on recent entertainments and school initiatives. Local figures, arrivals, and shop announcements appear in the same item.
Lona Robison wed Mr At the pavilion of Meag Mea Fabien with three town nuptials. Lowa May Kolieon married Mr Cio Daneies of Katueud Ciny in a ceremony noted for mutual detentions. Guests included many locals and a grand train voyage to Manene City.
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