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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
The Jasper News notes local politics and rail schedules. It questions Compton and hints at republican labels, comments on chinch bugs, and asks who will vote for Jasper County prosecuting attorney. It laments campaigning tactics and rail through trains and baggage checks in the region.
A partisan note urges Democrats to vote for Thos Hackney and Republicans to vote for Col Caulkins, asserting both candidates are honorable and aligned with their party principles.
Judge Bright seeks election as prosecuting attorney on a strict law platform. He was defrauded out of the nomination by the saloon element in Joplin, and Cameron's record as city attorney of Joplin would serve as strong campaign material for him.
The piece argues that voters should not be bound by a pledged vote at primaries. It asserts conscience is the guiding force and that an implied pledge to support a convention ticket is conditional on the convention meeting moral standards. It condemns any rule pushing deviation from personal conscience as illegal.
An old advertisement cautions that deafness cannot be cured by local applications but only by constitutional remedies. It promotes Hull's Catarrh Cure offering a hundred dollar reward for cures not achieved, along with various medical and patent medicine claims. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and local merchants selling remedies.
A Missouri perspective defends the mule against caricature, noting its patient temperament and practical value. The piece argues that perceived stubbornness stems from human interaction, and warns against surprising horses or mules. It emphasizes the animal's calm, resilient nature and warns of its defensive heels.
A rustic column extols the mule as a superior all purpose farm animal, praising its work ethic, thrift, and steadiness. It notes the cow’s unpredictable kick and jokes about mule tails shaved in Missouri. The piece concludes with broad admiration for the mule’s value and market appeal.
E W Goodlow of Dutton St Waco Texas says no sea wall needed for safety, claiming five years use of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption keeps him well. He cites a long cough improvement and credits the remedy with curing chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and pneumonia prevention. Webb Bros drug store guarantees every bottle and offers a trial bottle free.
A healthful routine brings peace with the world and better results. A well tuned stomach aids mind and body, while slight dyspepsia disrupts mood. Overeating harms performance. a simple remedy is recommended and sold locally.
Two men per county to represent land advertise hardware department. Samples of goods furnished. Traveling position or office manager. Salary nothing per month cash weekly with all expenses paid in advance. The Columbia House Capt. 610 234 5th Ave Chicago. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar sold by J K Schooler.
A testimonial from E H Welfe of Bear Grove claims two years of kidney trouble left him near collapse until Electric Bitters cured his kidney issues, debility, and stomach problems. The ad promotes the product as a sure remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney complaints, blood diseases, headaches, dizziness, and weakness at 50 cents, guaranteed by Webb Bros. drug store.
Two men are sought in each county to advertise the hardware department and distribute samples. Positions offer traveling or office manager roles with a salary of 890.00 per month cash weekly, all expenses paid in advance. Address THE COLUMBIA HOUSE Chicago Dept 610 Monon Bldg.
An Indiana reader, John N Pleagat of Magnolia, reports relief from periodic attacks and constipation after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. Webb Bros drug store offers the product with a money refund policy.
Royal Supply Co., Dept. W, Allay Block, Chicago Illinois seeks ten men in each state to travel, post signs, advertise and leave samples. Earn salary 875.00 per month plus 3.00 per day for expenses. Promotional job offered through Royal Supply Co. Division W.
Prof Tyler of Amherst College cites digestion as essential and urges care of the digestive system. He touts Kedol for Dyopepsis as a corrective that digests food, endorsing it as a daily aid.
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