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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
1
The Jasper City Fair runs October 14 to 16 in Jasper County, with live stock and farm products exhibits. The event attracts visitors, offers premium money to exhibitors, and serves to advertise local breeders and the county’s agricultural resources.
The Red and White membership out attended the contest of the Lpworth League last week with the Reds beating the Whites by several hundred points. The Reds will be entertained by the Whites at Miss Thma Cling home Friday night of this week.
Wednesday marked Chautauqua Day at the community hall with Stockdale delivering an afternoon lecture on farm dignity and feeding the world. An evening illustrated talk titled The Dawn of Plenty traced farming machinery progress and compared nations, capped by a vivid violin program. Also noted was the death of Miss Bessie Ulrich, a Jasper-area resident and former schoolmate of local youth.
A chaotic OCR filled report describes a Chautauqua event in a Kansas town. It highlights performances by Elbert Akin and Miss Holenan with violin and piano, the crowd’s praise, and an afternoon address to children. The piece notes local figures and a lively sacred concert, portraying strong community engagement.
A report from last week notes a 2 acre wheat field yielding 37 bushels per acre, the highest average recorded this year. The figures come from Lionel Winds ora near Aibee mile southwest of Jaa por.
Mrs. Tom Bell, living north east of town, took arsenic by mistake believing it to be headache powder. Dr Knott treated her promptly with stomach washes and medicine, and she is improving though still ill. Nearby, Mr Trimble on the Marsh Deanfort place four miles west injured his foot in a hay press and will rest for some time.
The Hietmon Mist indiiaite and Star Chautauqua System presented a two session show at the local assembly. Dr Pax emphasized his points with song and oratory while Daiby, a soprano, opened and closed with appealing pieces. The quartet, Miss Cullen, and Miss Roope earned hearty applause as the audience praised the budget friendly program.
A garbled report mentions stock men events, cattle shows at Bartan County, and exhibitors like Gallo and Chulich. It notes rifle work, catalog details, and a September sale week with a state fair vibe, plus reference to Tangner, Kahane, and Carthese locations and individuals.
Royden Seidner, a well known Jasper farmer, wed Miss Edna Chehiran in Carthage last Wednesday. The couple, described as of good character, receive well wishes from friends. Jasper City Fair dates are listed for October 14 to 16 with the theme Star Brand Shoes Are Better.
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