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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
4
The Jasper News notes frequent trains have through connections and through tickets to all principal U.S. points. It includes editorials on graft and politics, a local letter about the paper’s influence, Twain anecdotes, weather forecasts for winter, and Roosevelt era rail policy discussions.
A late 19th century editorial argues railroads should be regulated, condemns dishonest officials and railroad companies, and urges Pennsylvania and other states to adopt measures to curb railroad power. It asserts public good lies in government oversight and predicts wider adoption by other lines.
A scrambled ad style text touts cures from Elavil and a cough remedy. It mentions doctors, a mysterious Barnot church, torture narrative, and a claim of a reward for reporting, all framed as a sensational medical cure pitch with dubious guarantees and prices.
A fragmentary notice advertises jewelry at Jasper Racket Store with unclear product terms and a nod to medical pills by a provincial seller. The readable text mentions DeWitt's Little Liver Pills and a general call to vendors.
A fragmentary account cites governors and leaders praising Sunday schools as essential for moral character and early Bible instruction. Quoted figures include Governor Penn, Governor Herrick, and Lieutenant Governor Brann, stressing worship based education over mere day schooling.
An advertising page extols exotic tonics and remedies for indigestion and general vitality aimed at men past middle age. It touts Dr. Lorwic’s Biomech and Liver Tulkie, Kogdol Dyepepeia Cure, and Chamberialie’s Cough Remedy as perfect digestants and life prolongers. Numerous merchants, including Webb Bros and Crandal Bros, push various tonics and digestives while promising improved stomach function and bowel health, with testimonials and claims of universal benefit.
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