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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
The Jasper News from Jasper Missouri prints an editorial address and publication information. It lists editor Griffith and notes post office status, second class matter date September 21, 1898, with subscription rates for one year six months and three months, and indicates single copies cease after a period.
The article notes Briand as France's first socialist premier, shaping a cautious radical shift while Clemenceau's allies retain influence. It discusses socialism's broad aims, including public education and labor's clash with capital, and argues Briand's rise is seen as natural and not alarming.
A thirty day federally supervised test at the Kansas City stockyards shows serum developed by Dr. M Dorset prevents hog cholera. Of 35 boys in a poison squad, 13 un immunized died and 22 treated remained healthy under exposure, with carcasses left in pens for study. The result implies strong protection under controlled conditions.
Report claims two fatalities were prevented by the geram serum tested by authorities. James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, approved and sponsored the test. Hogs used were bought from a Clay County farmer via the Kansas City stockyards company, with affidavits stating ten years without cholera. Government bulletin expected to cover the tests.
The article asserts corn will be the largest U S crop ever, estimating three billion bushels worth over two billion dollars to farmers. It claims corn surpasses all earlier crops and debt, praising corn as distinctly American and central to national wealth and progress.
The Lamar Democrat reports a heat wave on Sunday and Monday reaching 104 degrees, hottest ever for the town. Record readings show July in the past nine years with multiple days above 100 and July 108 in a prior year, as officials verify the scale and temperatures.
Word reached here that Lafayette Merrett, former editor of the Frese Press and the Register at Golden City, died recently in Denver Colorado. He was associated with the Golden City Herald a few years ago.
The Kellogg breakfast food maker offers a 1000 gold and silver Tiffany trophy to the grower producing the best single ear of corn. Winners gain honor for their state and county, attract local attention, and may enter through the optional corn exposition. Judges in Omaha will select the holder of the prize.
F W Rumble advertises a public livestock sale at his Jasper area farm two miles south Friday September 3. The event centers on the head of his famous Rambouillet flock drawing much attention and potential buyers from a considerable distance are expected to attend.
To the Public. A Jasper firm announces readiness to sell or trade all property types through a large cooperative company. Plans a trip to the north and west around September first and invites immediate listings. Also offers a town and insurance broker service.
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