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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
3
The piece argues Missouri’s enduring “show me” identity despite attempts at new sobriquets by Governor, noting public protests over bandied nicknames. It muses on evolving fashion and cultural shifts while preserving the core slogan emblematic of the state.
The University of Copenhagen first recognized Dr. Cook when he arrived south, but later rejected his claim to discovering the pole. His assertion of reaching the summit of Mount McKinley had already been debunked, and he is named as discredited in this report.
A doctor is blamed for a long running pole discovery hoax that would have made him famous for conquering Mr. McKinley. The tale shifts to locating Cook, with Cook’s brother claiming he is in Norway. If true, the culprit may be far north.
Arthur Aull of the Lamar Democrat previews country life around 1919 with notes on hog prices eggs turkey hunting and farm labor. Farmers offer ads for help at a hundred dollars a month plus board and washing with auto use while wives recruit domestic help from local business families. Miss Mabel Scroggs returns from Europe as price data show spending and weather records mark a cold December with persistent cold waves and a frustrating Missouri climate.
Probate Court in Jasper County Missouri orders notice for sale of real estate to pay debts of Joho D Waldron deceased. Administrator WT Peterson petitions for sale. publication in Jasper News for four weeks before February term. Judge EF Robinhard certifies. First insertion December 2 1900 at Pitts Drug Store Holiday Perfumes.
Mrs. Kaderly and husband from Jasper attended the case as the divorce suit filed last summer over property was dismissed after Mr. Kaderly paid costs. The couple had been married about fifteen years and separated last summer. Mrs. Kaderly agreed to dismissal on Wednesday.
The Tals club hosted its weekly gathering at Mrs. Wm. Thomas home last Wednesday. Members shared needlework and enjoyed an elaborate three course lunch served by J. KK. Schooler, Wesley Spaid, Clint Teeter, and Wm. Thomas. Guests included Vea Wolfe, J. A. Cozatt, W. K. Knott, Eli Scott, Chae. Ward, J. K. Wells, Roy Wolfe, J. K. Schooler, FP. J. McComb, Frank Runyon, Ross Dodd, and Miss Nora For. Christmas spirit abounded with holly decorations and bouquets.
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