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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
8
A jolt in a local column story arises as Miss Oldstyle is said to suffer severe mental shock after exposing a newspaper note that claimed she was twenty eight years old. The discovery comes from a drift of “0 Years Ago” clippings.
A Diamond’s natural facet alone can cut glass, polishing dulls sharpness and prevents cutting power.
A fragment notes that things in Hades are said to be a superior material for paying purposes, preventing constant street torn up for exchanges. The odd remark hints at a satirical view of currency and infrastructure in that place.
A Cincinnati Times Star quip notes that upkeep of roads is funded by travelers, implying the burden falls on those who use the infrastructure. The saying highlights public responsibility and fiscal choices in road maintenance.
A Kansas Farmer article stresses keeping dairy cows well fed during peak heat and dry pasture in July and August. It advocates continuous feeding of palatable green feed, like alfalfa, to maintain milk production, citing a Shawnee County dairyman who keeps cows full to maximize output.
A dialogue from Puck depicts a president of a traction company debating why he would not reveal his identity to a conductor who jostled and spoke back to him on a car, implying it would have unsettled other passengers.
A Boston Page column quotes Dr BE urging readers to keep hands in motion while walking. He advises not to rely on walking on hind legs but to keep all four limbs in motion to obtain essential exercise, stressing active movement as beneficial.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a colonial dinner scene with a roast turkey at one end a feast on the other and a large baked ham in the middle The piece ends by joking that guests should cheer the high cost of living since they paid $1 each for ammunition to defend against Indians on the journey to the feast
The text discusses tact as an important trait in conversation, noting it is not common and can be developed by quick judgment and intelligence. It emphasizes learning from others' mistakes, noticing minor demeanor changes, and reading facial expressions to determine agreeable topics and those to avoid.
The Kansas City Star quotes Suys Baldwin Smith addressing the Jewell Republican. He ponders two curiosities about human and animal behavior, asking what a miser thinks when starving himself for money and what a bulky horse thinks when enduring punishment rather than walking away with a buggy.
Uncle Nien mocks the notion of an easy path, saying that such a person often avoids regular work and seeks to dodge real effort. The remark highlights attitudes about ambition and responsibility in a candid, old-fashioned vernacular.
Writer notes a remedy idea from Woman's Home Companion claiming a dropper technique reduces waste of peroxide. He describes pouring from a bottle onto an injured area, mentions spills, and says the new method will save about half a bottle of peroxide once tested.
The text recalls the 1853 London strike for a three-part day of labor sleep and recreation, which failed, followed by a 1854 Melbourne victory for the eight-hour day. It notes this as the first documented enforcement of the eight-hour principle by workers or institutions.
Eucalyptus are evergreen trees that shed bark but retain leaves and do not serve as shade trees. Leaves angle upward, allowing light to pass and letting stonier trees, shrubs, and grass grow beneath. Woods resemble a jungle with towering tree trunks.
Dr Hendricks farm mile west and a mile north of Jasper hosts a public sale beginning 9 am Monday August 27 1917 featuring 16 head of choice Jersey cows and heifers bred to registered stock and nearing freshening plus 18 head of stock ewes and 20 stock hogs. Notable animals include Butter Cup Pet and Rennie with details on age breeding and origin. Sold as is with registry eligibility for one bull calf and other herd additions from local breeders.
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